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The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
Care of Orchards.

While the requirements of orchards
vary according to the condition and kind
Of soil, and the age and vigor Of the
trees, the following treatment will be
found advantageous under any Circum-
stances and in many cases will be just
the proper treatment. A poor soil will
require vegetable matter, and where red
clover will succeed 1t will be found pref
erable to anything else for the purpose.
In the absence Of the clover, barnyard
manures should be used at the rate Of
six to ten tons per acre applied once in
three or four years To assist In the de-
composition of the vegetable matter lime
should be applied broadcast once in iive
years at the rate Of twenty-five bushels
per acre. For the proper development Of
both tree and fruit the orchard will re-
quire an application yearly Of available
plant food to be given in quantities vary
ing according to the richness of the soil
and the age and vigor Of the trees. It
Is a mistaken idea to think that fruit
trees do not exhaust the fertility OF the
soil or that crops Of hay or grain taken
from the orchard are all clear gain or
that after once planted and we'll started
the orchard can take care OF itself or be
turned into hog or cattle pasture. An
orchard is planted for the fruit 1t Is ex-
pected to grow and 1t is a success just in
proportion to the quantity and quality
'of fruit 1t produces Corn or potatoes
may be planted in an apple orchard the
first five or six years, but as soon as the
trees begin to bear the ground should
be seeded to red clover Orchards Of
peaches, pears, cherries and plums
should have no crop planted in them but
should be kept clean and mellow with
frequent surface cultivation until the
trees begin to bear and then the ground
should be seeded to clover. The clover
should be moved when in blossom and
left lying on the ground as a mulch and
fertilizer and the second crop should be
left to reseed the ground with clover and
as an additional mulch and fertilizer.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
Live Stock ON Farms.

The National Department Of Agricul-
ture has issued its annual statement
showing the number and value of the
different kinds of stock on the farms Of
this country at the close of last year
which shows that there were: 1880, ,911
horses, 2,257 ,665 mules, 15,840,886 milch
cows, 29,264,197 oxen and other cattle,
S7,656,96O sheep and 39,759,993 swine
This shows decrease Of 403, ,756 In the
number of horses, 100,841 in that Of
milch cows, 1,244,211 in that of oxen and
other cattle, 840,2S3 in that of swine.
And an increase of $685. in the num-
Der of. sheep and 42,O11 in that of mules.
While there has been an increase in
the number of milch cows in each of the
New England States and a somewhat
considerable increase in the Northwest
ern States, there has been decrease
throughout almost the entire South, and
this fact, together with slight decrease
in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Mich
igan, Indiana and Illinois, reduces the
total for the country at large to six
tenths Of 1 per cent. below that of last
year.
OF the seventeen States reporting
total of over 100000 Of hogs, Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio, Georgia, Missouri, Kansas
and Nebraska show an increase, and In
diana, Illinois, Iowa and eight Southern
States decrease.
There is a marked increase in the
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
Selection Of Varieties.

During the sessions Of a recent meet
Ing Of farmers institute, when the
subject Of fruits was under discussion
there were twelve different opinions rs
to the best varieties Of strawberries,
ten as to the best apple, six as to the best
pear, and so on through the list. These
opinions were from experienced and sue
cessful growers and given from their
actual experiences with the several va
rieties under discussion.
Here Is further proof for the actual
necessity Of testing on ones own grounds
and in ones own climate the several va
rietles, and planting those actually
proved to be of merit from the tests
made. With orchard fruits this Is more
or less difficult, but it is safe to be guided
to some extent by the successes OF fail
ures Of growers near you, or by the evil
dence Of your State experiment station
managers. II your neighbor whose farm
adjOins yours, and the soil of which is
similar, has made failure growing the
Anjou pear, you should not plant this
variety unless 1t is clearly evident that
his failure was due to mismanagement or
lack OF proper methods In culture. Test
all the new varieties possible, but be
reasonably certain that they are what
your market demands and that they can
be successfully grown in your soil be-
fore planting largely OF them.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
What a Calf Costs.

It costs at least 10 cents a day or
$3650 year to keep COW. The aver
age net price Of butter to the farmer
will probably not exceed 15 cents a
pound. If the cow produces only $50
pounds of butter a year worth $3.50, the
skinned milk may be worth S., making
$27.50, and the COW has not paid for her
keeping within SO. 1t will cost $40 to
feed and keep the calf until he is a year
old, besides the milk given him, and he
will then have cost $19. Is there any
profit in that? If the COW will produce
200 pounds of butter worth $50, the
skinned milk may be worth $3.50, and
she will just about pay for her keeping
and the calf will cost about $40. There
is not much profit in that. But If the COW
will produce 300 pounds of butter worth
$45, the skinned milk will be worth $40,
the farmer will have profit of $3.50 for
keeping the cow and the calf at cost
of $40, when he is year old and a calf
worth about double what calf would be
worth from a cow that produced only
$50 pounds Of butter year. These are
cold facts that every farmer can and
should figure out for himself and then
fatten and sell to the butcher every COW
that will not produce at least 200 pounds
Of butter year.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13

value Of live stock on farms reported
from almost every section of the coun-
try, the total value Of farm horses hav-
ing increased during the year by $685.
1901, that Of mules $6,728 ,972, Of milch
cows S65, ,573, 1893, of oxen and other cattle
$1O4,S67 ,21S, Of sheep $25, ,700,191, and OF
swine $S,078, ,6S9-total increase In value
Of $2S6, 162,859, or 14.27 per cent.
This increase in value comes from an
increase in price and not from an in
crease In numbers, as there has been a
decrease In the numbers OF horses, milch
cows, cattle and swine and an increase
only in the number Of sheep aud mules.
Hence, while the farmers have less stock
in numbers than they had year pre-
vious, yet they have an added wealth Of
more than S2S6,000, 900 in the Increased
price which their stock would command,
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
Shrubs for Farm Grounds.

AS a rule the farmer and the mem
bers of his family are too busy during
the spring and summer to give much at
tentiOn to Towering plants, requiring,
as they do, almost daily attention. AS a
consequence, farm grounds are too often
devoid Of floral decorations of any sort.
An easy remedy may be found in flower
ing shrubs that may be bought at low
price, which are usually hardy, and when
once established need little care beyond
the annual pruning and enriching of the
soil. The list of desirable shrubs will
give a variety of bloom from early
spring until late fall, and the blossoms
will rival in beauty the herbaceous flow
ering plants Of the garden. Most Of the
Towering shrubs are profuse and contin-
uOus bloomers, and many of them are in
bloom for two months or longer. One
plant of each Of the following varieties
will give a magnificent display covering
the entire season and may be bought
at price not exceeding 25 cents each.
Forsythia viridissima blooms in April,
giving mass of beautiful yellow flowers.
Exorchorda grandiflora, with pure white
flowers, Spirea pruniflora, the we'll
known bridal wreath, and the hardy
azaleas give an abundance Of flowers in
May, the two last blooming also through
June. In June one may have the beauti-
full calycanthus, more commonly known
as the sweet-scented shrub, from the
Odor of its chocolate-colored blossoms,
the Deutzia cronata, with flowers of pure
white tinged with rose, the popular mock
orange (Philadelphus coronarius), with
its masses of yellow blossoms, and the
beautiful white flowers of Spirea Van
HOutteii. In July the Deutzia candida,
flowers double and pure white, from July
to October the Kerria Japonica, double
yellow flowers, and the Weigelia candida
during the same period with flowers Of
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13

them additional support. The illustra-
tiOn shows plainly the plan Of cOnstruc-
tlon, excepting that the cross-bar should
be on the outside of the end post so as
to give it additional strength and prevent
it from being drawn away from the post.
The end posts should be set deeply and
firmly in the ground so that the weight
of the vines will not pull them over.
The fruit from one crop will generally
be enough better to more than pay the
expense of such a trellis, and If made of
good material 1t can be used for many
years.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13

pure white. In August and September
the magnificent hydrangea paniculata
grandifiora, with It's large panicles Of
white changing to deep pink at the base
as the season advances, and the varie-
ties af althea, beautiful Rose Of Sharon,
with Its blossoms of red, white and va
riegated, delight with their beauty, Truly
here Is summer display hard to equal,
costing but small sum and growing In
beauty with each succeeding year.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
TrelIIses for Tomatoes or Berries.

The trellis shown in the accompanying
sketch may be constructed at small ex-
pense and is extremely useful in the
tomato or raspberry field. 1t is neces-
sary that the end posts be we'll braced
while the posts between simply act as
supports for the wire, which is the kind
known as telegraph wire. When the
vines are unusually strong and tall they
may be tied to the wire IL desired to give
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
Two Valuable Potatoes.

This illustration shows two potatoes
which have been thoroughly tested and
found worthy Of general cultivation.
Early Michigan is the earliest potato
grown, maturing fully a week earlier
than the Early Ohio. 1t is a heavy
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
We buy
We buy
Cane,
Millet,
Kaftir corn,
White seed corn.
Send samples.
Hubbard's Seed Store,
$40 Kansas Ave-, Topeka, Kas.

Wanted.-A few wide-awake, energetic
and reliable men for position they can
ill and be at home every night. Work
light and occupation commendable and
pay good. Address Lock Box 9SS, Me-
Pherson, KaA
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13

yielder, smooth, good-sized tubers, white
skin and attractive. The quality is ex-
cellent, fine-grained and Of good favor,
cooking dry and mealy. In the potato
sections of Michigan, where the variety
originated, 1t is a great favorite and al
ways brings high price in the market.
Maggie Murphy is by far the best late
variety tested and In rather light soil
Is preferable to any variety grown. The
tubers are oval in form, skin a pinkish
tint with russet markings, eyes even with
the surface. Plants are strong and Wig
orous and apparently blight-proof, yield
ing enormously. 1t Is remarkably good
keeper, and on this account alone would
have ready sale. The quality ls first
class and the tubers cook well.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
Horrors Of Dyspepsia
Sour Stomach, Heart PaIpita-
ton, Nervous, SIeepIess
Now Able 70 90 An the HousewoEk
What Cured Her.


The excellent qualities of Hoods
Sarsaparilla as o stomach tonic and
appetizer enable it to relieve and cure
dyspepsia even when cure seems hope
less. Read Mrs. Willett's letters:
&C. l. Hood q Co., Lowell, Mass:
Gentlemen:-I have been sick for
about six years with dys-
etter pepsia with all its horrible
nightmares, such as sour
No. | stomach, hatulency, palpi-
tatiOn Of the heart, insom-
mia, ETC., and all that time have tried
almost every known remedy and the
best doctors in the state, but nothing
did me any good. was very
Weak ard Nervous.
About five months ago | commenced
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and after
using five bottles | am able to do
all my hOusework and feel better
than have in several years. Also,
my husband had pneumonia last win
ter and his blood got very bad; he
had rheumatism and could scarcely
walk. He commenced TO take Hoods
Sarsaparilla and in short time he
was better in every way, his rheuma-
tism has left him and is in better
health than for long time" Mrs.
w. j. WHLETT, Mt. Holly, N. Q.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11
Military Excited.

The Kobe Chronicle says, the news
which has reached Japan during the
last few days appears to have greatly
excited the military party. Even the
more moderate men seem to believe
that the time has come for Japan TO
secure q portion of the spoils. Military
ana naval officers are quoted in the
Asahi as deploring the weakness OF the
Government and its inability TO decide
upon a resolute policy The army and
navy are always ready TO take up i'm
portant duties" The Asahi says that
from these remarks the spirit animat-
ing military and naval officers may be
inferred. There Is no doubt that Japan
is making military preparation-for
defense or offense, as the case may be.
General Katsura, the commander OF the
Tokyo bay defensive works, visited Yo-
kohama Oh the 21st on what is de-
seribed as important military business.
AT Kannonsaki forts, night gun prae-
tioe was 70 be made on the 22d and
23d, and besides this there are many
other signs Of activity
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11
Swimming Tourney.

The acquatic events set for last Sat.
urday did not take place, they have
been postponed until the 22d of this
month, when they will take place, rain
or shine. 1t was thought that Ranea1
and Kimokeo would swim, but it was
deemed best TO postpone this event tc
take place with the others. Its post.
ponement was due to the fact thai
Ranear wished to have the officials OF
the H. A. A. c. in attendance for the
purpose of making the event official.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11
HIGH WINDS BLEW
Three Feet of Water on
Alelele Crossing.
Maui Teachers Meet and Discuss
Topics of Interest to
Schools.
lSnecial Correspondence.

MAUI. January S.-Heavy trade
winds have blown all the week and
have caused frequent rains. The roads
are very muddy and the atmosphere
cold and damp.
Monday afternoon. the Sd, 10 teach
erS assembled in the Makawao sehoo
house and discussed McMurry. There
were also lessons given on blackboard
illustration and how TO teach volume
bulk. etc. to the primary class.
Last evening, the old dancing club
of Makawao revived and gave a party
At B. D. Baldwin's. Hamakuapoko.
Music was furnished by stringed
band and the dancing under the direc-
ton of ". o. Aiken, as floor manager
lasted until midnight. Quite num-
Der of Spreckelsville people were pres
ent
Rev. Kitcat held service at Wal
uku last Sunday evening.
The many Maui friends of Manager
McLane OF Hamoa, Hama, are offering
ASdA - SOASiGNuIdllOuS upon MS en-
gagement 10 Miss Sorensen.
Some curiosity is manifested as TO
which of the other four bachelor man
ayers of Maui plantations will soon
enter into matrimonial bonds.
During the week, Alelele crossing in
MakawaO has been running with about
5 feet of water.
During Monday. the Sd, the schooner
H. c. Wright, olesen master. arrived
in kahului, in ballast, S11s days from
Libertad. She will load with Haiku
and Paia sugar.
The Mildred, Mary Winkelman. and
Eureka are still discharging their car
goes.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11
MARGARET MATHER.
The Shakespearean Actress is to
Appear Here.

A Boston correspondent writes:
Margaret Mather is planning for an
elaborate tour around the world, al
though the details have not been COM
pleted. Her plan is to take company
composed Of first-class American play
ers across the Pacific. stopping at Ho-
nOlulu, going thence TO Japan, where
during a stay of three months, she
intends 10 give an entire repertoire of
Shakespearean plays mounted in elab-
crate style, and after this is conclud-
ed to play in the chief Australian cit
ies,and thence proceed to India and ev-
enrually to London. In anticipation
of the stay in Japan, and with view
TO studying that country to the best
advantage, Miss Mather is now arrang-
ing for a japanese scholar TO travel
with her company later in the season,
in the capacity Of tutor Her agent ad-
yerdsed for one in every Boston paper,
but had bad luck"
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11
4 Broken Leg.

News came on the Mokolii Saturday.
to the effect that Edward Dunn. an en-
ploye of Lucas mill. met with bad
accident on Friday. He went out hunt
ing deer in the mountains. just above
kamalo and in the excitement of the
chase, his mule fell with him. The an
imal pinned Dunn to the ground and,
when assistance arrived. it was found
that the mans leg was broken.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11

IS cent or so cent baking
powders are made to satisfy
the demand of people who think
anything will do"
Schtlling's Best is cheaper
than such baking powder in
every way.
A SchiIiing y Company
San Francisco 27
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11
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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11
TIMELY TOPICS
goth December. 1907.

A New Lot OF s2iDiions al dss5 8i
Harness and Saddlery came
to us last steamer. and We
are in a position TO dispose
of it at prices unheard Of in
Honolulu.
Just a few articles c. our
large stock can be mentioned
here:
1-EXPRESS HARNESS-Good.
strong. well made and dura-
BILE.
2-MULE HARNESS--As strong
as can be procured. For plow-
ing and all rough work il
can't De beat
3-SINGLE CART and BUGGY
HARNESS Beautifully
made of first-class material
We have them from S16 &c
$50 the set.
4-RUSSET HARNESS-Always
looks neat and good
slap ROBES We have a
large stock in Linen and No
ME cloth, from 81 20 $50.
6-GENUINE IVORY-Martin-
gale rings
.7-WHITMAN BITS are for hard
mouthed animals. but they
can be used without fear OF
injury on the tenderest OF
mouths.
.S@RACINE BITS are the latest
things out. No fear Of bolt
ing horses where these are
used. They're a bit too much
for EN-.
.9-FEED BONES prevent slob-
bering and waste, and paw for
themselves in no time. be
sides being a real boon TO
your horses.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11
DON'T
DELAY
BUILDING.

When the thermometer registers Sc
degrees. which has occurred recently.
most people complain about it being
cod In reality it is not cold weather
but ones blood is thin and does not
furnish sufficient warmth TO guard
against the climatic changes.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11

Tic recent hard times" have made people cut off
expenses
This has encouraged the invasion of cheap" bak-
ing powder-baking powder which sells for small
price, but which either does not do the work. is
bad for the nsdes, or both
Honest baking powder cannot be made to sell for
25 or 3oc, a pound, There few honest baking
powders at higher prices Of these SctzlfgS Besf is
the right one partly because it goes farthest 4S
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11

We have a full assortment
of Horse Goods, including
Whips, Sponges. Rugs. etc,
etc, and a visit to our store
will repay you.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11
MALT MURINE BUILDS

This is the season when you need a
fat and blood builder. You cannot ex-
pect to accomplish this end without
taking somthing to do it-let that
something be MALT MURINE. I. is
the friend of the ailing one.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-01-11

In couple of days now the Pail
road viii be open again for vehicles
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-05
GOOD TIMES HAVE come.

family in the luxury of good weekly news
paper and quarterly magazine of fiction.
You can get both of these publications with
almost a library of good novels for SIS per year.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-05
CONFERENCE ON NAVAL BRIGADE

Commander Rush, q. 8. NJ, came to
Portland yesterday to confer with 40
jutant General Richards, representing the
Governor, and the gentlemen interested
in the formation of naval reserve in
this city. Commander Rush met Messrs.
Clifford and Camp at the Cum berland
club last evening. Gen. John Marshall
Brown was also present. The matter
was talked over and the commander ex-
pressed himself as favoring the forma-
ton of the brigade if the necessary re
quirements could be fulfilled. 1t is to
see that this can be done that Comman-
der Rush is here. He will meet the mayor
this morning and the question will be
further considered today.
It was reported last night that Lieut..
Kelley of the Auxiliary cruiser board
was in town yesterday to find some fast
steamboats, for naval purposes. The
gentleman could not be found last night
and the success he met with is not
known.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-05

tho sobool committee in her native town
of Searsport.
Mr. Austin Fitzgerald, who had his
collar bone broken by heavy plank fali-
ing on it. is now getting along nicely.
The French class met last evening at
tie home of Miss Estelle Spear.
SOUTH PORTLAND CHORUS.
This is the programme for the first con-
cert to he given this evening by the
South Portland chorus at Town hall:
Kellar American Hymn
Mrs. Knapp, Quartette and Chorus u.s.,
Miss Craft and Mr.. Taylor.
Stuart '' -' ' Bandolero
Shelly. Loves Sorrow
Mrs. Il. E. Downs.
Miss Craft. Mrs. Horgan and Mr.. lay lor.
DeKoven.
Armorer's Song from Robin Hood
Mr.. Mackie.
Metra, Sumner Frances
Ladies' Chorus.
Selected,
Carciotto Quartette.
Gilchrist, Hearts Delight
Hanscome. Lullaby
Mrs. Horgan, soIoist Male Quartette.
Balfe, The Heart Bowed Down
Mr.. Spear.
Rossini. Infammatus
Solo and Chorus.
PLEASANTDALE.
Mrs. Chandler Runnels Las retufneu
from passing a week at Winnegance, her
former home.
Miss Bessie Pillsbury has recovered
from her recent illness and is now able to
be out.
Miss George Dyer has resumed her du-
ties in the confectionery department. OF
Twitchell, Champlin & Co., Portland,
after few days illness.
Miss Rhoda Orr has returned to Orr
Island to resume her duties as teacher IN
the Grammar department of the Elm
street school.
Master Philip Pickett is suffering from
very severe cold.
Mrs. Winona Emery and son Almove
have returned from Westbrook, having
been the guests of Mrs Nellie Jackson..s
MIR. Percy Mosher is quite i'll with the
measles ut his home on Summer street.
Mr.. Ned Goodwin, his sister, Miss Mer-
tie, and brother Master Harold, are all i'll
with the German measles.
Mr.. Fred W. Peck of Deering passed
Sunday with friends hsre.
Mr.. T. o. Hatch. who is employed as
car inspector in the Main 9 Central yard
had his arm severely injured while per-
forming his duties Saturday morning.
Mrs. Josie Downes, of Knightville
passed the Sabbath with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Coolbroth of Ballard
street.