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The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
Successful Mellon Culture.

Watermelons are excessive feeders,
and many fail in attempting to grow
them because they do not furnish suffi.
cient plant food to supply the necessary
strength for vigorous vine and fine
fruit. Not infrequently watermelon
vines turn yellow and die when they
should be just in their prime simply
from plant starvation. Here is the plan
of an American Agrioulturist CORE,
spondent He writes:
prepare the ground as for corn. Lay
off in rows 10 feet apart each way l
dig hole about b feet deep and per-
haps 8 in diameter. In the bottom of
this put peck or more of good stable
manure, tramping it lightly. Next put
in a layer of soil and follow with q
layer made up of equal parts of soil and
fine rich manure thoroughly mixed, and
lastly, where the seeds are to be placed
another layer of pure soil. Sow seeds
thiesly and cover about one inch. When
the second or third leaf shows, thin out
to two or three plants in the hill.
c-pp..ssonally large mel6hs, regular prize
takers, " are desired thin 70 but one
plant IN the hill cultivate about as |
do corn. hoeine each hill after entire
patch IS plowed If very dry. cultivate
often, particularly about the hills. II
is some. trouble to thus prepare the
ground bat it more than pays in the
size. humber and quality of n1nfons pro
duced; also in the increased length Of
time that the vines are in bearing, al
they remain green and I'm good condi
tion until killed by frost
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
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SAVING STABLE MANURE.
Manure Heap In the Open Air Manure
In tic stable collar.

Manure Heap In the Open Air-Manure
In the Stable Cellar.
Building additional roofs to cover
stable manure is not looked upon with
favor in these days when every dollar
has its appointed mission marked out
for it even before 1t Is received.
1t is all very we'll to describe ideal
conditions, but it seems to me that more
good is often done in describing condi-
tions that are less than ideal, but still
serviceable, practical and easily within
the reach of all. With this end in view
is here reproduced from The Country
Gentleman a sectional view of home
made foundation for a manure heap in
the open air which will keep the
manure in condition very nearly at its
best THIS foundation is made Just far
enough away from the stable to escape
any drip from the caves 1t is made
square or round, as may be preferred,
and has rough stone wall about the
outer edge extending down below the
frost line. Within this, over the surface
of the ground, are placed loose stones,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
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FOUNDATION FOR MANURE HEAP

FOUNDATION FOR MANURE HEAP.
lowest in the center, as shown A coat
of cement two inches thick is placed
over them, the surface thus being made
saucer shaped.
To this foundation is wheeled the
manure from the COW and horse stalls,
the latter being spread evenly over the
former. If the heap should begin to
heat, let it be drenched with water,
either from nearby well or from the
caves troughs of the barn. Often the
manure heap can be located so that wa
ter can be conveyed directly upon it
from the pump by means of a spout.
From the same source is the diagram
showing plan recently adopted in a
village stable for saving the solids and
liquids without loss Two COW and two
horse stalls occupy closed room in one
end of the stable. A cement floor was
desired here, but could not we'll make
its foundation upon the ground, as the
stable sets well up from the ground.
Therefore double board floor was laid,
sloping toward the rear. Upon this dou-
BILE floor was laid coat of cement, fol
lowing the pitch of the floor to point
little behind the stalls, at A. From
that point it pitches the other way till
the partition is reached. The platforms
of the stalls are raised several inches
above the inclined cement floor All the
liquid that runs through the platform
is conducted down the inclined cement
floor to the point A, where it soa<s in
to a lot of litter, sawdust, ETC.. with
which the floor behind the stalls is kept
covered.
This plan recommends itself because
it can easily be adopted in barns and
stables already built, the incline being
secured in the'coating of cement, since
the board floor will be level A thin
coat of cement behind the stalls would
be injured by the sharp shoes of horses,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13

We certainly believe that it will pay
10 add potash and phosph6flc acid to
manure in any section where CONNER
rial fertilizers are in general use. Good
clover hay alone CONES very near to be-
ing balanced ration" for milk cows.
Yet what dairman would feed it alone?
We consider it just as sound economy
to add minerals to stable manure as it
is to add grain to clover hay. We would
add 20 pounds of muriate of potash and
30 pounds of dissolved rock to every
ton of stable manure, mixing them in
the manure as it is made. We feel sure
that this use of chemicals will pay on
any farm where fertilizers have ever
been used. Where the manure is al
ready in the yard we would broadcast
1t and pillow it i'll and then harrow in
enough murate of potash and dissolved
rock to give the proportions named
above. Feed the manure pile. 1t is like
putting cash into the bank. Burial
New Yorker.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
BLEEDING To DEATH.

Time was when doctors reSorted to
bleeding and cupping as a cure for all
diseases. Tney were correct in supposing
that in disease the blood is impure but
they were not correct in supposing that to
let out the blood would remove the
disease, as that method would only cure
the disease at the expense of life.
We now know that the best way is to
purify the blood, and so enable the blood
to do its work as intended by nature. The
mineral water, Ypslant Specific, is the
greatest blood purifier known, 1t is natures
own true remedy and should be in every
house. If your dealer does not supply you
with this water, write to the YPSILANTI
SPECIFIC Co., at To4 BROAD ST BOSTON,
and they will see that you are supplied.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
Somerset County.

Condition of grass fields excellent.
Very little winter killing on low ground.
Season one week late. Acreage of grain,
"a per cent; condition of fruit trees, 95
per cent; plum trees snd other small
fruits, 81 per cent. Local market prices
hay, 1895, $40; 1897, $1,000; potatoes,
1896, 33 cents; 1897, 80 cents; cream,
1896, Is cent? 1897, II cents; apples,
1896, $3.50; 1897, 60 cents; poultry,
1896, u cents; 1897, Is cents; eggs,
1896, IL cents; 1897, 10 cents; butter,
1896, l6 cents 1897, Is cents; sheep,
1896, 90 SO; 1897, 1896; wool, 1896, Il
cents; 1897, 10 cents.-Agl. BID. Bulletin
for May.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
ALWAYS bear in mind it is the wi

Always bear in mind it is the winter
eggs that pay the profit; therefore it is
it is the pullet we must raise. In order to
get them to lay in the fall they must be
early Matched and taken care of. II
Matched late they mature late and this
means late breeding birds next spring,
thus making one season overlap the other,
and if this is done you find your hens
begin to lay just when everybody's hens
lay, and that they can hardly be sold at
profit. Pullets that are Matched early
will begin to lay before cold weather and
keep it up all winter until about March,
when they become broody, and thus give
you ample time to raise another flock OF
early matched chickens.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
All Ready.

The work of the farm is now at hand,
and calls for the full and prompt attention
of the farmer The time in this State
within which the seed must be put into
the ground in order to secure successful
results is short. Out of date seeding,
or partial or defective work in any par
ticular is always at expense of possible
results when conditions are fully met. 1t
is vitality important, then that every farmer
should be all ready to take hold of his
work as soon as it is called for. All pre-
liminaries should be attended to in adj
vance that the most possible may be &C
complished as each part of the work pre-
sents its demands, and that all may be
performed in the time when called for.
1t is the vigilant farmer who accomplishes
most with the means at hand.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
Prizes for Sunlight Soap Wrappers

The announcement of winners TO- the month
OF march OF the Sunlight Soap monthly wrap
per competition in what is knawn as District
No. 4, consisted of the New England states,
has come to hand Messers. Lever Bros, Ltd,
have awarded the first prize of 8 90 to James
A. Donoghue, PIG Main ST., Springfield, Mass
Special Bicycle, have been awarded to Newton
Greenwood, 1853 ). Water ct, New Bedford
Mass. Andrew Beaumont, d Riyet St, New
Bedford Mass; Harry Phillips, PIG Main 1T,
Springfield, Mass; Chas. f, Lord, Chester,
Middlesex Co, Conn; Miss Gertrude L. John
son, 278 Crescent St, Waltham, Mass, The ten
third prizes, each of $25 gold watch, were
awarded to Roberts H Bishop, 1872 E. Broad
ST., Norwich, Conn.,; Mrs Helen Gaimshaw, "a
Jomvette st. New Bedford, Mass; Geo r.
Smith, II Pitin Court, Montpelier, Vt; b. r.
Bean Clinton, Kennebec Co.. Me; Henry
Bremner. Clinton. Kennebec Co, Me, Mrs. +.
II. Grose. Srrattcn, Franklin Co, Me; Fred. q
Greenwood. 80 Laurel Hill Ave. Johnston, X.
l.; Mrs VIM. H. Claxten, 3s4 Fast Main St.
Waterbury, Conn; Mrs. VIM +. Mulvey. 43i
Atwell's Ave. Pre- violence, X. l.: NJ V. Rug
giles Care of q. w. Gilmore & Co. Market So,
Lynn. Mass.
see advertisements in this paper from time
to time for particulars, or write to Lever Bros,
Ltd, Hudson Harrison SITS, New York.
Bacon: Your wife plays good game of
croquet, does she notf" ERbert: Yes But
she plays rather conservative game, doesn't
she?" well, yes; | never heard her swear
The pain that sc metmes strikes a man at
the most inopportune moment is due To in
digestion. 1t may come in the midst of
dinner and make the feast mockery. 1t is a
reminder that he may not eat what he chooses
nor when he chooses. He is slave to the
weakness of his stomach. A mans health
and strength depend upon what he gets out
OF his food. This depends on his digestion
Remove the distractions by taking DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets They positive
cure for constipation and it's attendant ills
headaches, sour stomach, hatulence dizziness
biliousuess and Heartburn The "Pellets"
are very gentle in their action. They simply
assist nature. They give no violent wrench to
the system. They cause no pain, nor gripping.
Send Il one cent stamps to cover expense of
mailing only, and receive free a copy OF DR..
Pierce's Medical Adviser. Address, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N Y.
Sweetheart. he whispered. He wasn't tell
ing her thing but the old. old story. Yet
he held his audience for hours
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
Three Kinds ~ Hay Caps.

Three kinds of hay caps were TIRED
Of the Massachusetts hatch station
Symme's paper board, oiled cotton and
cotton treated ~ith tannin. The first is
held in place by its weight and the
others are fastened by pins attached to
the cords nj the corners. In every trial
the use of the cap was very beneficial.
and the paper cap was considered in
some respects superior to the other two
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas w. +. Donahue of Moscow In the
County OF Somerset, by his mortgage deed
dated the 9th day of August A. d. 1884, and
recorded in Book 225, Page 2l4 OF Somerset
Registry Of Deeds conveyed to R. w. Firth of
said Moscow, certain parcel of real estate
situated on the River road in said Moscow,
containing two acres more or less, as fenced
out on the westerly side OF said River road
and bounded on the North by Charles NJ.
Hills land field and West and South by
Lyman Bassett's field also a certain piece
of wood and pasture land containing twenty
five acres more or less, being part OF lot No.
in the tenth range according to the plan
and survey OF said Moscow and bounded
and included within the following lines to wit:
Beginning at a corner on the west line OF said
lot No. 4 % 81 rods from the south west cor
ner of said lot No. 4, thence running East
10 rods to land Of George Collins thence
North % 8 : rods 70 4 corner thence West
l76 rods to a corner, thence south To Hrst
named bounds, and the said r. W. Firth BY
ms assignment in writing under sealed and
duly acknowledged dated thu 7th day OF
September, A. D. 1894 aud recorded in Vol
222, Page 223 of Somersct Registry of Deeds
conveyed SAID mortgage deed and the debt Sc
cured thereby to tie, and whereas the condition
OF said mortgage has been broken, now there
fore, by reason OF the breach OF the condition
thereof claim foreclosure of said mortgage.
Moscow, April, II, 1897.
5~l7 ROYAL b. BURTON,
by Walton Il Walton, his Atty,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
CASTo1IA.
Ths FAC If
a'assis" XZzLZz . ;.;'z

Bacon: al see the editor has come ont for
athletics" Egbert: That's strange! He
told me he was going in for them.
81 have used Burdoek Blood Bitters in my
family for two years. 1t is the best medicine /
ever used. 1t cured me of erysipelas in very
short time also cured my son of scrofua after
the doctors had failed Louie 5. Woodward,
Laurel Hill, Fayette Co, Pa.
Pepper. what does it mean by Adams one
fatal Slip" Edde's Father {absentmindedly !:
Parting with that rib. I suppose"
II VIII Surprise You.
In order to prove the great merit of Ely's
Cream Balm, the most effective cure for catarrh
and cold IN head, your druggist will supply a
generous 10 cent trial size will mail for 10
cents. Full size so cts
ELY BROS, ID Warren St, y Y. City
Ely's ream Balm has completely cured me of
catarrh when everything else failed. Many ae-
quaintances have used it with excellent results.
Alfred W. Stevens, Caldwell. Ohio.
Often and often, All, my poor man." said
the benevolent OLE lady. Il suppose you are
often pinched by want and hunger, are you
not?" "Yessum and by de cops
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
CEMENT AND BOARD FLOOR.

but this will not occur If the cement L.
kept we'll covered with absorbents that
are removed as they become saturated.
Both of these plans call for no expendi.
ture of money except for the cement
that is needed, and this is not large in
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13

One Of mary: "Is that an argument on the
tariff you're readingYn mo, suppose 1t was
intended as an argument, but it's merely a
speech"
For Over Fifty Years
MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions of moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. II soothes the child seftens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoes. II will re-
leve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world
Twenty five cents q bottle. Be sure and ask
for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. 1y3S
Mr.. Dyer: "Where is the bargain counter"
The floor. walker: "There are several. What
are you looking for?" "Im looking for my
wife"
The morning times., 1897-01-14
SPECIAL NOTICE.

10. o. F.-Mount Nebo Encampment, NO.
., VIII celebrate its filtieth anniversary py
pubic nn,ent IN the concert pooti, Cth,
west, this evening, 18th inst, at $50
o'clock. Members of the order; Their lam
lies and friends are cordially invited.
Thomas w. Fowler, Scribe Item
THE annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Maryland and Washington Railway
company, for the election of nine directors
to serve for the ensuing year will be held at
ne. Washington, D. G., on Thursday Jan9-
ary | 4. 1897. at 2 o'clock p. m. ID. NJ.
NEWBoLD. President 1a1 -3tem
SrECIAL nerJiug OF the Stockhold-
ers and members OF the Guarantee Saw
InGs, Loan and nvestment Company OF
Washington, u. G., will be held at Con-
nor's Hotel, Harpcr's. Ferry. w. va, on
Thursday, January Fl, 1887, at z p. m,
for the purpose OF considering the adop-
ton of certain amendments TO the by.
laws OF the company as previously ,ndorSed
by resolution of the board OF directors,
and for the tranSa ction of such other
business Us may lawfully come before
the stockholders ami members AT Such
meeting, including question as to the
time and place of The election OF directors
THOMAS =. sYNNoTT, President.
THOMAS II. WHITNEY, Secretary.
Dated Jan 3, 1886. Ja5- Item
THE annual ueeGing of the Stockholders
or the american Printing Press Company
viii be held at my office, 619 Fourteenth
7:30 D. m, for election OF Officers and trans
action of such other business as may prop
eriy come before IL. $. III. BR ! AN. l'resi-
dent. ja9-7t-pm
OFFlCE Of THE MUTUAL l. FIRE 1NSuR.
ANCE COMPANY OF The DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA,
The eannual meetingo ofthe eMUTUALFIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY OF The Dis
TRICT OF COLUMBIA, will be held on the
THIRD MONDAY OF JANUARY, 1897.
THE 18TH INSTANT, at the office of the
company, corner OF Pennsylvania avenue
and Ninth street northwest, commencing ut
8 o Clock a, IN.
BY Tie charter OF the company the election
~ seven mana gers, to conduct the affairs of
tile company, is reqcired to De held at the
above meeting.
By tie sixth article or tile bylaws or the
company itls provided: A the annual meet
ing or the company the iirst business n or
der shall be the appointment OF a chairman,
WHO Snali conduct the incelinS and election
III accordance With the act OF incorporation,
between the hours OF o'clock q. III. and
6 O clock y. IN.
AiiSunt q. premium notes
ielu by the company 81 .5"1.9f2 O0
amount OF cash on hand -. 1,69S G6
Securities .......... S0,64S 9S
Heal estate ............ 10000 90
Vilice furniture and fixtures. 300 w
losses by fire for the year
1896 adJustedand pad 6,756 "A
Inc annual statement Will be ready Tor
distribution at tile office of the company
ABOUT January 1th Instant.
Jao-l2t SAMUEL C. WILSON. Secretary.
The morning times., 1897-01-14
. ALTlMORE a -
. AND OHM
RAILROAD.

schedule IT effect December .. 1865
Leave Washington from station corner OF
NeW Jersey avenue and street.
II1SI,, q, S,L1icago and North west Eestibuled
-iHiteu uaIns, 1000 a n. sos .. IN
r q Cinci nnatt, s. Louis and indianapolis.
1esl1uled Limited, $40 p IL; express.
For PittsbUrg and Cleveland, expresr
daily, 1000 u m and s 90 D m.
foI winchester and way stations. 10 q
N, TO- 80 D. IN
For New Orleans, Memphis, BIrmIn CHAM,
EoaHoks eco p HEii N daiy, sieepas al5@i tars ala
FOR Luray. $40 D m. daily.
For Baltimore, week days. 500, 8 80.
x %, x7 10, xe-00. 80. Ks, so. xIO 90,
$50, x S5, 40, 400. X5-15. x6.30.
16 20, so. Ks 90, 5l5. xG-2 ~, I115.
x115o ?, m ana * xt2o1 u nlgnt. supdayR
x12 SO, LOO, x3.0O, 20. i. 40, x5.U6.
x515, 6 30. xe.0U, 20. 11l5. x1l.60
For Annapolis, 2 20 ands SO a. IL, 10
and 4. SO p Ii, Sundays. . 80 a. ~, 4-40
For Frederick, week days, 7.so a, m,
I2;;00 noon, 4.30, $50 y. u sundsys.
For hageTstown. 1000 a m. and $3.50
go1 Boyd and way points; week days
days, 1-1o. 90 p IN
For GaithersDurg and way points, week
i So, $50. 7.05. I1.4O y. m Sundays.
3 90 a. m, 1I5, $50, 100, 10 I 8 ?. m
For Washington unctlOn and way points.
135 q. m, 40, .. SO y. u. week daya
i.l5 p. IN. sundays
For Cape May, 10 a. m. IL noon
ROYAL BLUE LINE FOR NEW YORK
AND PHILADELPHIA
All trains Illuminated with FlGtscn uguu-
For f-hIladeIpnIa, New York. Boston, anu
the East, week days, : 20. 1000 q. N
DiniugCart. Z 90 tl2.35 Dining Carl, S-Vp-
80 90 Dining Carr, (12-Ol night, SleeplnS
Car open at % 90 o'clock. sundays, tS.GO
O. m. Dining Carl. tI2 - DlnIu. Carl, S-JOs
% 90 Dining Carr, I=-UI night Sleep,nS ear
open ten . 'cIOcK Additional JraII3 Tor
Philadelphia, week Gays. % L. N. daily,
90 p. m
For Atlantic City, 1000 g. IL. 12-o9
noon, and 1855 p. M week days 1855
ID. N. Sunday6-
Except sunday. DAILY. xExpress
t-alns
baggage called Tor and checked from
hotels and residences by Union TTanster
90. on orders left at ticket offices, 6i9
Pennsylvania avenue n w, New YORK
avenue, and Fifteenth street, and IT depot
NM. n. GREEN, CHAS. o. SCULL.
Gen. Manager Gen Fass- a So
The morning times., 1897-01-14
PROPOSALS.

DESIGNS AND PROP OSALS WILL BE
received by me from architects and build
ers up TO O'Clock p m, on THURSDA1 I,
January the 14tn instant, Tor a reviewing
stand to be erected IN front of tire Executive
Mansion The stand to he 1T5 feet in
length, of a Gcpth o! go 1Cct, 10 haVeapp
pirate stairways and approaches IN accord
ance with ground pian, OF whicn blue
print copies Will be supplied on apl licatOn
tome. The stand to have space for nutl less
than coo chairs.
These designs to bear no names, but in
lieu thereon each should be designated by
acyphcr correspond with that given IN the
accompanying bid.
Accompanying the design must come q
proposal from Il responsible builder for
the work rf construction, the proposal 70
have with it specifications in detail.
The proposal must include, besides the
cost of construction, the cost of decoration
in accordance with the designs and the use
OF the above number OF chairs. The entire
cost must be within So, 500. These de
signs Will be submitted TO committee Of
three dISintCTeSJed and capable persons
Tor eSdmina ton and report Upon the
final act on thereon by the executive com
mlttee, the design round best SnallNe given
the award, and for the next best design
consolation prize of S1tO VIII be gwen.
The right o reject any and all bias and TO
waive defec Us is reserved.
HENRY A. WILLARD,
Chairman of Committee on Iarks and
Beseryat!ons, Washington, d c.
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Ao1--h I@Gb pEopOSdliS VIII Ot INNtlNcu DE
me, to be opened at 1 O'clock on I'D JIrStiay
January l. 1897 at my Office in the kei-
logg building, for the privilege OF printing
and OF the sale of the official program OF
Inauguration day.
Specifications OF the proportions and
character OF the publications. duly approv-
ed ana thus to be published Urtier the
auspices OF this committee as well as
the conditions upon which the q ward viii
be made, will be furnished upon applica-
tion to me- -, 49,,
The right to reject any and all bids and
to waive defects is reserved.
HENRY A. WILLARD,
Chairman of Committee on parks and
Reservations.
Washington, ID. e., Jan. 4, 1897.
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