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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

A henhouse floor should never be
made of boards. There will be sure
to be some cracks between,them, and
when the droppings fall upon them
and keep these cracks moist they
make the best possible breeding place
for lice. Rather than have board
floors we would have one with earth,
underlaid with stone to secure drain
age, and covered with sifted coal
ashes to receive the droppings from
the roosts. The most satisfactory OF
all hoors is one of cement. This will
not rot out like board or plank plow,
and it will not have cracks to encour-
age the breeding of vermin. On
cement floor under the roosts no litter
should be allowed. Thus the excre-
tions may be kept free from matter
that cannot be rotted down, and if put
into large box with sifted coal ashes
sprinkled over them they will be rotted
down by spring, so as to be in good
condition for drilling with grain or
for sprinkling in the rows where peas
are planted. There is nothing better
to give peas vigorous start early. 1t
will also make them several days
earlier, and thus secure for a them
better price.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
A Handy Farm Cart.

On nearly every farm there is one
or two pairs of unused cultivator
wheels. With these cart can be
made which will save much lrb Dor, and
many steps. Especially is this SO
where there are half grown children
about. They will enjoy working with
the cart and will do much of the feed
ing, haul wood and cobs, and do many
chores that would otherwise take up
the farmers time and attention.
A box about. 23x33 feet and six or
eight inches in depth is set on an axle
long enough to give the wheels plenty
of play, in such manner as to nearly
balance, the heavier end being toward
the handle, so the one pushing or
pulling it will have little weight to
carry. To the sides of the box fasten
with nails or bolts, three-inch boards
extending three feet from the box and
about five from the axle. Bore an
inch hole through the ends and put a
round piece of wood, such as an old
pitchfork handle or other strong wood,
into these holes, fastening the ends by
wedging firmly. This will serve as
means of propelling the cart. Under
meath the rear end of the cart, stan
dards can be spiked or bolted on, so
that the cart box will always remain
in nearly a horizontal position when
the propeller releases the handles
American Agriculturist.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

Steadily the United States is taking
ground for her manufactured articles
throughout all foreign countries, and
especially is this so in Germany with
respect to machinery. England has
heretofore led in this line in that
country, but the record of the past
year uncovers the fact that material
decrease has taken place in the sales
CT the Britishers, while the business
Of the Americans has increased fully
seventy-tive per cent. over that of last
year, In 1895 the imports from the
United States into Germany did not
amount to one-sixth of those of Great
Britain, now they are equal to sixty
per cent. of the same. 1t is crafty
ing to know, too, that this is not due
to price alone, as the quality of the
American article is invariably consid-
cred by the purchaser.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
Colds and influenza in Poultry.

During the cold and wet weather of
the winter months poultry are liable
to various ailments, any of which may
prove fatal if not treated in time.
Colds and influenza are the most COM
mon and this item should therefore be
kept handy for future references.
Colds are frequent among poultry
in winter and need prompt attention
to prevent the more serious roup which
is likely to follow neglected cold.
The symptoms Of a cold including the
frothy nostrils, running matter in
eyes and wheezy sound when breath
ing are familiar to all poultrymen.
Take ten drops each of tincture of
spongia and aconite and mix with suf
ficient alcohol to make an ounce. Put
O teaspoonful of this mixture in each
quart of drinking water. Keep the
fowls from dampness and cold winds
and bathe the eyes and nostrils of the
birds with equal parts of water and
hydrogen dioxide, forcing a little
down the throat and into the nostrils.
This treatment is also good for roup
in its incipient stages.
Lagrippe or influenza is prevalent
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
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Changing a Heavy Clay Soil.


1t requires at least 100 or more loads
Of sand to cover even very slightly the
43, 800 square feet in an acre of lard.
This will make the cost more than the
change is worth, unless the sand and
clay are much closer together than is
usual. We have known it to be done
in gardens for the culture of melons
and cucumbers, both of which succeed
better where sand constitutes q part of
the soil. But usually the application
of manures, and the plowing under of
clover and the thorough underdrain-
ing of the clay will make all the change
needed, and do it much more cheaply
than can be done by drawing sand on
it. So soon as clay soil is under
drained the frost mellows the surface
soil so that clover seed will grow, and
when clover growth is secured it will
so increase the amount of vegetable
matter that there will be no difficulty
thereafter in keeping the soil friable
at least to the depth il is plowed.
Clay soils are always originally full
OF vegetable matter, because they hold
the water and the leaves, and vegeta-
ton grown on them decays slowly.
But continued cultivation so reduces
this vegetable matter that the clay
runs together in wet weather, and
when plowed comes up in hard clods
that plant roots cannot penetrate. AS
the clay contains much mineral fertil-
ity, these clods need only to be broken
up by freezing to enable the plant
roots to use it. But we have always
found that small dressing of avail
able potash and phosphate has even
better effecton clay soils than it does
on sand or gravel. 1t is needed on the
clay to start the plants to growing,
after which their roots will help them
selves to whatever is in reach. On
the sandy or gravelly soil there must
be larger dressing of fertilizer as
such soils can furnish less.
1t is very rare that, however long
cultivated, all of the vegetable matter
in clay soils will be exhausted. But
we have known instances where sew
eral feet depth of clay was removed
for making brick and tile. The clay
soil beneath was, after few years,
well seeded with grass, and made a
good meadow thereafter. The first
thing done to this clay was to sink
underdrains into it so as to carry off
surplus water. Then it was fall
plowed, and in the spring was sown
with grain and clover seed, merely
narrowing down the rough surface
which the plowing had left. There
was only a partial growth of clover the
first year, but after growing a year the
clover was plowed under when in
bloom, and the clay was cultivated
until fall, and wheat sown with Tim
othy seed. In the spring clover seed
was also sown, and made much bet
ter catch than at first seeding. The
Timothy sod was good one for two
or three years after the clover had
died out. How much longer it would
have lasted we do not know, for about
that time there was an increased de-
mand for brick, as a nearby city was
growing rapidly, and another strata of
clay was taken from land that had al
ready furnished two stratas before. -
American Cultivator.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
Wanted to See the Queen.

About forty-three years ago Queen
Victoria, then on visit to Napoleon
ILL.,, passed down the Champs Elysees
on her way to the Champ de Mars,
where a review was to be held in her
honor. An English nebleman, run
ming to join the cab waiting for him,
ran against Beranger. The aged poet
seemed in a great hurry, and the Eng
lishman asked him the reason of his
haste. ST want to see your Queen, -
replied Beranger. Inasmuch as a
couple of years before Berangar had
declined an invitation of the Empress
Eugene to go to the Tulleries, where
npon the Empress called upon the poet
instead, the English nobleman re-
marked upon it. II was under the
impression that you did not trouble
yourself much about royalty" he said
'You refused to go to see the Empress,
and you rush along to see the Queen.
How do you account for such incon-
sistency." "No, am not going to see
the Queen" was the rejoinder, "I am
going to see the woman. If there were
many women like Victoria I'd forgive
them being Queens"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
Fashion Nnles.

Silk petticoats are now hung from
deep yokes and fit the hips like glove
without even one gather in the back.
The bows worn with stocks are big
and broad and the ends long. The
sides and ends are hemmed with a
narrow stitched hem.
The old combination of pale gray
and orange, seen so much of late in
house and carriage gowns, is low used
for evening frocks with much success.
Fus capes, pelerines, 1chus, sailor
shaped collars, boas and Vandyked
collarettes have never been made in
such variety of styles as they have
this season.
Many of the exceedingly smart lit
tie garments cost quite as much as :.
fur jacket or other wrap, and in spite
of the rage for the new long, sweeping
capes, the small fur shoulder cover
ings are still 10 mode.
Poplins of various qualities and in
many new effects will be one OF the
fabrics next season. They nave q
silky finish, and in dainty stripes,
plaids, checks, and dots of soft, deli.
cate color the spring patterns are ex.
ceedingly effective.
Simplicity marks the ornanentation.
Hand embroidery of silk, in colors, is
chosen for decorating the cuffs and
the front of the bodice. Applique of
broadcloth, in contrasting and in har-
monizing colors, is also favored by
many. The colors most used are auto.
mobile, a reddish brown, castors and
gray.
The head of the animal in muffs has
taken its place at one side, and with
the long tailor there may be two or
more tails, there being often an abnor.
NAL development in made-up animals
at the other end, and with the muff
itself serving for a body, there is
strong suggestion of the animal as it
was in life.
Long coats are features of the sea-
son. They appear in variety of de-
signs. An attractive model of brown
velvet is trimmed with sable. 1t is
tight-fitting both front and back. A
high, rolling collar of velvet is faced
with sable, the fur extending in long,
stabilize ends. At the bust is large
b0w-knot Of the velvet.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

The Partisan newspapers announce
that the Governor of French Oceana
has issued a decree prohibiting tat
tooing throughout the archipelago, in
the interests of public health and
morals, which, the decree states,
seriously suffer from the practice.
Henceforth tattooers and tattooed will
be subject to fine ranging from S. to
5000, and term of imprisonment not
exceeding fourteen days.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
Feed Pigs Genersu usly.

1t certainly is improbable for any
swine raiser to stint his animals, as
they should be made to grow every
day. After ten days or two weeks
they should be fed generously through
their dams, and at three or four weeks
provided with place where they can
obtain, unmolested, little feed OF
slop and soaked shelled corn. Keep
them growing every day, and at an
early age they will be ready for. the
market at profit to the raiser. II
the pigs are allowed to stop growing
and become stunted it is very hard
to start them anew, not to mention
the loss of feed, time and labor. Pigs
inclosed in dry lot or yard, and
given only dry, hard corn and hard
water, seldom yield handsome
profit. They need variety of food,
such as will expand the stomach and
at the same .time be cooling to the
system. Corn, alone, is too heating.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
Rough Bark on Old Trees.

The gradual thickening of bark on
trees is often objected to as an evil
dence of unthriftiness. But it al
most always comes on trees when they
get to be Of bearing age, and except
for harboring the cocoons of the cod
ling moth it does no harm. Scrapine
this bark off through the winter re-
moves The protection, and the cocoon
exposed to snow and rain perishes.
These cocoons will be usually found
on the side opposite where the pre-.
vailing wind blows, as this is partly
protected against beating rains, es-
pecially if the tree trunk leans that
way. Only the bark that readily
comes off should be removed. Scrap
ing the trunk down to the green bark
will cause some kinds of trees to sun
scald and is injurious. Make the
tree grow vigorously and the rough
bark will roll off of itself or with very
little effort.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

this winter. The symptoms are dis.
charges at eyes and nose, cough and
swollen faces. Take ten drops each
of aconite, spongia and bryonia and
mix with sufficient alcohol to make an
ounce. Use a tablespoonful of the
mixture to each quart of drinking
water, using also the mixture OF hy-
drogen dioxide and water in the n an
ner advised above for colds. Keep
fowls dry and well fed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

Perhaps in no line of wearing ap-
parel has there been so marked a de-
parture within two years as in hosiery.
The universally worn black stockings,
in spite of their many points Of excel
lence, have no place in the modern
wardrobe. Plain colors are still worn,
but all are gaudy, except the somber
gray and tan shades.
In the place of the sober black
articles there have come the tartan
silk ribbed hose and fancy stripes in
Isle thread, with woolly finish, and
they might at first sight be mistaken
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

The history of the disease proves
that "the grippe" or "la grippe" or
plain "grip" by any other name
would be as unwelcome. Whether it
is contagious or infectious, rides on
the sightIess couriers of the air or
passes from victim to victim by per
sonal contract, it deserves the male.
dictions Of all. Whether it comes as
an old-fashioned influenza, accom-.
panied by infamed eyes and Other
signs, or signifies its presence by
shooting pcins in the back and aching
limbs, it is not to be sneezed off.
While doctors may differ as to
whether it is a germ disease or follows
from atmospheric conditions all agree
that it is best avoided by general at.
tcntion to hygienic rules. Eat IA.
tionally, dress warmly, live cheerfully
and avoid the foul fend, which we are
convinced was poor Toms name for
worry. If grip, grippe or la grippe
catches you in his clutches, yield at
once, put yourself between warm
rlankets and rest and sweat him out.
Avoid both depressing medicines and
stimulating drinks. Be as cheerful as
you can under circumstances that
would have made Mark Tapley mad.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
Gossip.

Japan is going to have woman's
university, the Nihon Yoshi Daigaku,
in place of the former Academy of
Mobiles at Toxic.
Mrs. Antonio Terry, Silby Sanderson
that was, now that she has fully recov-
cred her health, will probably return
to the operate stage.
Miss Jennie Revert, who has stock
farm on Long Island, has invaded a
new field for women by graduating
from the Veterinary School in Abort,
France.
Nine. Sarah Bernhardt is so de-
lighted over her recent ascent of Mount
Vesuvius that she has declared her
intention of establishing villa on the
slope of the mountain.
Mile. Lucie Fa1re, the only daugh-
ter of President Faure, whose engage
ment to M. Georges Chris is an,
nounced, understands Latin, Greek
and English, and has written book
of travels.
The late Empress of Austria was q
great admirer of beautiful women.
She had special portrait gallery con-
tanning the pictures of good-looking
women she had met, especially Aus
trians, French and Italians.
Miss Amy Castillo, M. D., the first
woman to become resident medical
officer of a general hospital in the
southern hemisphere, has just died in
Australia. She was also one of the
first lady graduates of the University
of Melbourne.
Mrs. Lily Dominis, formerly queen
of the Hawaiian Islands, has rested a
modest furnished house in Washing.
ton and will hereafter hold court there,
assisted by Miss Mcclure, her 'Iady
in waiting" and Mr.. Hellelulah, her
''lord high chamberlain.
The Queen of Roumania is perhaps
the only royal parsonage who acquits
herself s,a public lecturer. For some
time past her majesty has been accus-
toned to give lectures privately in her
palace to the young leadies of the
leading families in Roumania.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

for a heavyweight article. Thess
come in such combinations as yellow,
blue and black, and green, coral and
black, the most brilliant color in each
being made of silk, which is inter-
woven with the Isle thread.
The prettiest novelties in Isle
thread are the checks, composed of
two shades of one color and one of
white. The checks are perhaps one
third of an inch square, and are con-
tlnued quite to the tip of the toe. One
very beautiful check is shown of gray,
green and white, with toe and hem at
the top of black.
The French quadrille is another
very pretty conceit, and is formed by
a succession of narrow stripes of green
and white upon a black background.
In all combinations the checks and
stripes extend throughout the entire
length of the stocking.
There is bewildering variety OF
exquisite weaves for evening wear
which embrace every imaginable color
and design. One of the novelties is
the boot-top design of embroidery,
reaching from the toe to one-third the
length of the hose, where it is finished
in form of a boot-top. Lace vertical
stripes and embroidery in fancy colors
are used for this.
The long vertical striped hosiery is
to be had in such blendings as maize
and white, pale blue and white, and
two shades of the colored silk, but
with black tips at the toe, heel and
hem. Black silk speckled lightly
with blue and of very lace-like tex
ture affords dainty example of such
black hose as is worn. There is also
a bolder combination of black and
white Milan silk, wherein the two
colors are in lace-like stripes alter
nately placed. d.-Harper's Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

Our steel manufactures are in high
repute with Russians, as our ship and
locomotive builders have discovered
to their advantage, and there is no
reason why the makers OF smaller iron
and steel goods should not develop a
profitable business with the planters
OF Southern Russia.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
NEWS AND NOTES.
FOR WOMEN.
Crystal Beads Too Tawdry

The long chaplets of crystal beads
in vogue in Paris are too tawdry for
folks of good taste-too suggestive of
squaws. But long gold chains are
coveted, and the pearl dog collar of
last winter is still with us.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
a club Is reported to have been

4 club Is reported to have been
formed in Vienna, Austria, the men,
bers of which are pledged to marry a
poor girl. If by chance or design a
member marries rich girl, he is fined
$1,000, which sum is bestowed on some
respectable but impecunious couple
engaged to be married
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27
THE NICKEL SKATES.
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BY A. +. Caldwell.

LNNlE sat IN his
seat, repeating
over and over:
"If 1850 pounds
of hay can be
bought for $15,
what is the cost
of hay per ton?"
1t did seem as
though the an
swer in ihe book
must be wrong;
for, try as he
might, Bennie' s
result would not
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

The older one grows the less risk
there. is of dying; only two or three
centenarians die each year.-Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-03-27

agree with it. Strange!
'If 1850 pounds of hay can be
bought-can be bought wonder
who will get those dandy skates
either Dick Atkins or
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-27

Commander and Mrs. Leary made n
host of friends, and their home was the
scene of many q pleasant social gath
erlng. Afterwards he commanded the
ram Katahdln, and is recognized au-
thority in the navy upon all matters
pertaining TO ramming tactics. Dur
ing the war he commanded the San
Francisco. the flag ship of Rear Admi-
raj Howell. This vessel was at flnst
assigned to duty with the patrollin-
fleet off New England, but later on.
joined the blockade Oft, Havana. where
she remained until the protocol wac
signed. The San Francisco assisted in
the destruction of the Spanish auxiliary
naval vessel Alphonso XIII, and en-
joyed the distinction of Being the only
vessel of the navy struck by n shell
from gun forming part OF the de-
fences of Havana.
Captain Leary is emlnently qualified
Tor the duties which will devolve uDon
MN. Fie will sail shortly on the Yose-
mite. now fitting out at the yard here.
captain Leary will. in addition to be-
ing Governor of Guam, have command
OF division of the Asiatic fleet. The
pest wishes of the Virginian- and
the people of this port are with him
In his honorable position.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-27
BUNTING-PR1vE1r Nupr1ALs.
A Beautiful Marriage Ceremony at
Olive Branch Church Last Night


Olive Branch Church Last Night.
At o'clock last night, at Olive
Branch Church. Norfolk county, Mr..
Lemuel Privett, one of Portsmouth's
best known and successful merchants,
led to the altar Miss Maud Lillian, the
beautiful daughter of Captain and Mrs.
William IL. Bunting.
The church was thronged with friends
of the contracting parties, and the
beautiful little edifice was handsomely
decorated with palms, evergreens and
flowers, tho most attractive feature be-
ing the arch formed by two magnificent
potted plants, under which the young
lady and gentleman became, according
to the ritual of the Methodist Church.
man and wife, the most solemn and
sacred relation mortals can enter into
The Rev. r. Il. Bradley, pastor of the
church. assisted by his son. Rev r. Il.
Beadles. pastor of Central Church, tied
the nuptial knot, Il ring being used in
the C5tem ny.
On tho aprror ch of the bridal party
Ills. Irene Thurston Etheredge touched
the keys of the organ with skillful fin
gers. and the beautiful strains of Lo-
hengrin's wedding march pealed forth
upon the ears of the large audience.
and never did its mute language seem
to be more fully understood than on
this occasion and upon the retiring of
the bridge and groom and their attend
ants, Mendelssohn's grand melody kept
time to the retreating foots tops of the
happy party
The biiiai procession was formed
with The ushers. Messrs. George f..
King, John w. Bunting. Sol Fischer.
OF Portsmouth. and John W. Richard
son leading. followed by the grooms-
men. William ]. Codd, Jr., and DR. r.
l.. McMurran. of Portsmouth. and Mr..
Lucious F.. Privett. brother of the
groom. All of these gentlemen were in
full evening dress, adorned with pink
carnations.
The maid Of honor was Miss Fayne
Elizabeth Whitehead, of Pocomoke
City. Md. who wore u beautiful cos
tune of white organdie over blue with
blue ribbon decorations and carried
pink carnations.
The bridesmaids, with their respec-
tive escorts. followed. Miss Minnie
Hamilton, of Churchland. wearing
white orSandie over yellow, with yellow
ribbons and carrying pink carnations.
Miss Mary Louise Codd was gowned in
white organdie over pink. with yellow
ribbons. CARRYING pink carnations.
The groom, Mr. Lem Privett. wore the
usual conventional black with a Bride
rose in the lapel of his coat
The bride came in the church leaning
upon the arm of her brother. Mr.. Rich
ard Marion Bunting, and was met at
tho altar by the groom.
MISS BuntlnT looked beautiful in n
handsome white satin duchess dress,
trimmed in white chiffon and applique
She carried in her hand Il pretty bunch
of Bride roses.
The popularity of Mr.. and Mrs. Pri-
vett is best attested by the numerous
and exceedingly handsome presents re-
ceived by them. A reception followed
at the home of Captain Bunting. and
congratulations were extended to Mr..
and Mrs. Privett, and many express
sions for life of happiness and pros
perity were given voice to.