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DIsHoRNlNe STOCK.
Caustic Potash Treatment of the
Young Horn In High Favor,

Caustic Potash Treatment of the
Young Horn In High Favor.
common method now to do away
with the horns of stock is to prevent
their growth by the use of chemicals
on the calf. This seems to have had its
beginning about the year 1890 and i'm
mediately grew in favor. The Mary
land station seems to prefer this meth.
cd to cutting or clipping the horns and
has the following to say about it:
1t is quickly and easily done. 1t is
comparatively painless, causes no nerv-
Gus shock, and it is done at time
when there is no milk flow to injure.
The ordinary method is to use O stick
of cauStic soda or caustic potash when
the button or small horn can first be
felt. Clip the hair from over the button
with pair of scissors, wet the end of
the stick of caustic with saliva and
rub the skin over the horn vigorously.
The operation requires about two min
utes. The work can be done very easily
by one man-in fact, as easily as two
can do it. The best age at which to
perform this operation is as soon as
the button or young horn can be felt
with the finger. This is usually when
the calf is about week old. But it
ca% be done with perfect success up
until the time the calf is a month old
or even older if the operator is careful
to make thorough application. 1t is
better to use the caustic on the calves
when they are young enough to insure
that the operation will be effective, and
this age is from three days to three
weeks.
In our work at this station we have
used the stick caustic potash or caus-
tic soda entirely, and in it's use we
necessarily handle it with care, not
allowing it to come in contact with the
fingers, as it has burning or corrod-
ing effect and will take off the skin
very quickly. This can be prevented
by simply wrapping the end of the
stick in a piece of paper to serve as a
handle. In applying the caustic to the
head it is well not to allow the spot
to become too moist, as it will run
down the side of the head. making a
sore, removing the hair and leaving
a scar which may show, and then
there is danger of it running into the
eye, which would certainly cause
blindness. 1t would be well to have
some water standing close by, so that
the caustic could be dipped into it a
couple of times during the application
In using the caustic thorough rubbing
is necessary, and insufficient rubbing
caused many failures. It is well to
rub until the skin over the horn com
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lOne-year-old trees just from the nursery
on the left; pruned for planting. on the
right
particularly the domesticas and dam
sons, but other varieties thrive in 9TH
er soils. Taking all kinds of plums
together, the best soil is that which
would be suitable for apples. and the
general rule regarding apples is that
they will thrive on any soil well suited
to potatoes. Almost any soil will do,
provided only that it is we'll drained.
1t must not hold water either in sum-
mer or winter.
The best plum trees for planting are
either one or two years old. In gen
eral, it is probably best to order two
year-old trees, especially of domes-
ticas and damsons. The trees may be
set either in the fall OF spring. In gen
eral, the latter is to be recommended
The method adopted by Horticulture
ist Waugh in pruning and training
young trees is as follows: The young
trees as they come from the nursery
have the loose and broken roots cut off.
The top is pruned to straight whip
by the removal of all branches, and
this whip is cut back to a height of
two or three feet, depending on the va
riety and the strength of the young
tree, chiefly on the former. At this
point where the whip is cut back the
head of the tree is to be formed. Dur
ing the first summer number of
branches will be sent out from all
sides of this straight stock. These are
carefully watched and their number
regulated by pinching off all those
which are not desired. From four to
six of these side branches are preserv-
ed, the object being to have them as
well distributed around the trunk as
possible, so as to give the tree a proper
balance. On a thrifty tree these side
branches will make a growth Of two
to four feet each the first year. The
best plan is to cut off the tips of these
branches early in September or late in
August, so as to stop growth and
to see that suckers and water sprouts
are kept rubbed off.
At the opening of the second spring
the tree consists of short trunk with
four to six diverging branches. These
are cut back to a length of six to eight
cen inches. The weaker the tree the
more closely it is shortened in. On
these four to six branches the head is
then formed. From one to three new
branches-preferabl two-are allowed
to grow on each branch, and these are
treated during the second summer just
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f. H. Taylor, a Nebraskan, is an
nounced as the chief in charge of agri-
cultural interests for the Louisiana
Purchase exposition.
The agricultural department of the
ST. Louis exposition will have the lar
gest of all the buildings. covering more
than thirty-two acres and having per-
imeter of more than mile.
insecticides and Fungicides," farm
ers' bulletin No. 146. concerns the
chemical composition and effectiveness
Of certain preparations and contains
information of interest in anticipation
of the annual warfare on bugs and
plant diseases.
The Barry gold medals for new and
valuable fruits were awarded by the
Western New York Horticultural soci-
ETY. to the originators of the Perfection
currant and the Charlton grape.
In English experiments it has been
noted that the number of small pota-
toes increases with the number OF
stems that potato produces and va
rieties with strongest stalks were the
best drought resisters.
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PettfCOats.

Petticoats are quite a feature of the
seasons wardrobe, the present make of
skirt allowing us almost peep at
them. The colors chosen for them are
of the lightest, pale mauve and pale
blue being the favorites, and they are
usually made with founces striped
little gathered frills bordered with
lace. On the whole, though, we have
grown wise in our generation and real
ize that lace frill on the hem of o
petticoat has habit of entangling it.
self to its destruction in the heel of the
Pittsburg Dispatch.
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CHIFFON HAT.

style are Of chiffon, draped with lace
and relieved here and there by touches
of fur or velvet
Wreaths of autumn leaves are COM
bined with roses with very good effect.
Large bows of wired lace are very
smart on tucked black chiffon hats
The proper thing for summer will
be to have the hat match the gown, or
at least repeat in some particular the
leading color of the gown.
A smart hat of chiffon is shown in
the cut. 1t is laid in soft folds both as
regards the brim and the crown, which
is low and fiat. The hat is tilted to
one side with a wide velvet band,
which is hidden by a cluster Of flow
ers. The hat is simply trimmed with
a cluster of flowers and a dropping
black velvet bow. JUDIc CHoLLET.
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little coats of brown silk are being
shown for the summer months. Brown
is the fashionable color, and even the
children are going to wear it during
the coming reason. These silk coats
are mostly of peau de sole, and they
are lined with fiowered silks and trim
med with lace.
Accordion plating plays a large part
in the spring and summer frocks, 1t is
combined with bands of fine embroid-
cry and velvet ribbon. Brilliantine and
crepe de chine are excellent materials
for dress of this description.
The pretty child's gown here shown
is made of cream brilliantine accordion
plated. The waist has deep yoke of
guipure, which is collarless. The
sleeves are composed of two ruff1es
which end at the elbow. The belt and
ribbon bows are of pale blue louisine.
JUDO CHoLLET.
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row to wide as they draw nearer the
bottom of the skirt. The edges of these
ruffies are heavily stitched.
Panels are once more to be seen, and
in lace they form very rich decora-
ton for the front of ball or dinner
gown.
The smart bolero in the illustration
may be made by any clever woman.
1t is the latest Paris model. There are
tucks on each shoulder, which, far
ther down, are held into two clusters.
The top of the sleeves is laid in tucks
and the fullness disposed into a tight
fitting cuff. The fronts are cut long
and fall over the stitched belt. This is
of white cloth or taffeta to match the
white appliques, which lend an air of
chic to the garment. Under the open
front are worn vest and high collar of
white taffeta or cloth stitched, and the
fronts of the jacket are held in place
over this by lacings of narrow black
velvet.
A pretty model for skirt to be worn
with this should have a wide f1ounce
headed by five folds stitched fiat, the
fiounce being appliqued with the en-
broidery. JUDO CHoLLET.
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1sRR7S'GHRS DEN
POULTRY FOR SHIPMENT.
Points of General Interest In Dress
ing and Packing.

Points of General Interest In Dress
ing and Packing.
In the poultry industry, as in every
other, attractive marketing is an inn
portant feature and one too often over
looked. The Canadian experiment sta
Hons have devoted considerable atten-
ton to the poultry industry. Special
efforts have been made to learn the re-
quirements of the English market. In
a recent report of the Canadian COM
missioner of agriculture and dairying
the methods of dressing, packing and
shipping poultry for British markets
are discussed. Some of the directions
for shipping turkeys seem of general
application. Among the principal points
are the following:
Plucked turkeys are regarded as
more salable than unplucked. Fast the
birds for twenty-four hours to empty
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effect can be given by the addition of
many frills bound with narrow satin
or velvet ribbon.
At some of the shops separate skirts
of point d'esprit and net can be bought
ready made. These are especially use
full in black, white or cream and may
be worn with chiffon or lace waists
for dinner or informal occasions.
The all lace frock has by no means
departed. There has been a revival of
1t this winter. Some of these dresses
are very magnificent. The underskirt
consists of endless founces of accor-
dion plated chiffon. The overdrapery
of lace is often mingled with bands Of
mink or sable. Jet and beading of ev-
cry sort are to be worn on the summer
lace gowns.
The smart gown in the illustration is
of black yelling over white silk. The
waist is decollete, but has long, tight
fitting sleeves. There are three tiny
velvet straps over the shoulders. Both
waist and skirt are profusely orna-
mented with black chiffon appliques in
q decided flower pattern.
JUDO CHoLLET.
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YOUNG PLUM TREES.
Pruning and Training Practically
Described and Illustrated.

Pruning and Training Practically
Described and Illustrated.
The horticultural department of the
Vermont experiment station for some
time has devoted a large share of it's
attention to plums, covering the whole
range of plum knowledge. from varie-
ties to pruning and culture. This gives
them an opportunity to speak with
more than usual assurance in Offering
general practical directions, from
which only those relating to pruning
and training are here reproduced.
The old notion used to be that plums
preferred a heavy clay soil. This is
still true for certain classes of plums
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CHILDREN'S CLOTHES.

Brown Silk Coats and Accordion
Plated Dresses.
Children's gowns are models of grace
this year. Take, for instance, the little
coats. The prettiest of them are made
with wide fiaring collars covered with
coarse lace and edged with fur. A
strip of this fur also runs down the
front The sleeves flare below the ell
bow and have underpuffs of lace quite
like those of "grownups." Charming
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WRINKLES OF FASHION.
Loose Fronts, Fluffy Vests and Much
Trimmed Skirts,

Everything is worn loose in front.
The blouse is extensively pouched, and
the new belts still pull down far below
the waist line in front, giving a CORE
spondingly short effect in the back.
The coats are fashionable worn open
and filled in with much lace and a
pouched or cascaded vest. Even the
short boleros have tabled ends falling
far below the waist or revers so ar
ranged that the ends fare out beyond
the natural lines of the body.
Wide bands of velvet are used to
trim the latest tailor mades. These
bands of velvet are frequently out
lined by narrow braid.
Tunic skirts showing a double or tri-
pie effect are the latest cry from Paris;
so is the five fiounce skirt. AS it's
name implies, this is composed of five
ruf1ies gored and graduated from mar
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And He Got 1t.

'T see you have a new cashier" re-
marked the depositor, meeting the
bank president.
Eyes; the old one seemed to think he
needed little change" remarked the
president sadly.
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FIG. /.
Method of tying up legs. pushing head
under the wing and hanging turkey:
A. breast view; B. side view.l
the crop and intestines. The fermenta-
ton Of food in the crops and intestines
will wholly spoil the birds. Give a
small quantity of water just before
killing. Kill by wringing the neck and
not by knitting or sticking.
One dealer says the easiest and best
mode of killing is by the dislocation of
the neck. This manner of killing is
generally adopted by the English and
continental pouterers.
The method of killing turkeys in
Norfolk is also recommended 1t is as
follows: The bird is hung up by the
legs, the wings being crossed to pre-
vent struggling. Next it is given
sharp blow on the back of the head
with stout piece of wood, which rem
ders it insensible. The knife is then
inserted into the roof of the mouth so
as to pierce the brain. cutting it along
the entire length. The bird is left
hanging by the legs for a few minutes
to allow the blood to drain out. Pluck
at once. while still warm
Twist the wings on the back of the
bird Gig. p. A string. which, however,
should not encircle the body. may be
used to keep them in place. AS soon as
the feathers are off hang the bird up
by the feet to cool. Do not lay it down
or hang it by the head. The blood
chnt1ld Ipai in I'd hn hno6 ho
come coagulated there. One dealer says
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NET AND POINT D'ESPRIT.

They Make Useful Gowns and Sepa-
rate Skirts.
A point d'esprit net gown is by far
the most useful evening dress for a
young girl. This fabric is a decided
improvement on the tulles and veil
ings, for, in spite of the somewhat
ethereal appearance of point d'esprit,
1t is very durable. A very handsome
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I06 wings OF a Iur- any one case OIL
key on the back.l ly birds of near
ly the same weight, graded to within
two pounds In no case should any
bird be lighter than the lightest weight
or heavier than the heaviest weight
marked on the package.
Spread a small quantity of wood
pulp or dry, clean straw in the bottom
of the case. Put paper on the bottom
and top of the birds to keep them
clean. A small quantity of wood pulp
or dry, clean straw may be put on top
directly under the cover. Pack the
birds with backs down. with heads at
one side. Put from twelve to twenty
four birds in a case. Every case should
be packed quite full and close to pre-
vent damage during transit. Do not
export any old. tough birds. Every
bird should show good, plump. white.
broad breast.
Opinions differ in the United States
regarding the practice of drawing poul-
try before marketing, and it seems de-
sirable to suit the demands of the mar
ket to which shipment is made.
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Barnett-Colonel Blower showed me
q Bible that saved his life during the
war.
Garnett-But did you notice that he
carries it in the hind pocket of his
trousers?-Judge.
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THE LATEST STYLES.

What Is Being Worn In the Way of
Sleeves and Skirts.
The latest sleeve is close fitting to
the elbow, where it is confined by a
band of embroidery. From this flare
two narrow rutfles, under which there
is a puff of lace confined in a tight
band Of embroidery.
All the new skirts flare great deal
at the bottom. This flaring effect is
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THE SUMNER HATS.
Rhey VIII Have Irregular Brims and
Be Worn On the Face.

The indications are that the fashion
able hats next summer will be worn off
the face. The edges will be very ir-
regular, and the hat will be tilted a
little to one side by means of band
of velvet bearing a big bow. Floral
trimmings are to be much used, and
the Inevitable bow of lace or velvet
will droop over the hair in the back.
The large plateau toques, when kept
fat and slightly tilted to one side, are
charming in front, but hideous in the
back. The prettiest toques of this
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TO lay the birds
on their breasts
OH a setting
board, pressing
t II e ru m p S
square, letting
the heads hang
down until the
body is set,
when the birds
will always re-
tain their plump
shape. Cleanll-
ness is necessa-
ry. The feet and
legs of the birds
should be clean
also. The legs
of the dressed
birds are often
tied up as shown
in Fig. !. If the
birds are to be
displayed in a
shop, the head
should be push
ed up under the
wing.
T b e b ir d 8
should be thor
oughly cooled,
not frozen, and
they should be
cold through and
through before
being packed in
cases. Pack in
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[End of the first year in the orchard.l
IS the primary branches were treated
during the first summer. Again the
whole growth is stopped late in August
or early in September so that it may
harden up.
A tree carefully handled in this way
will usually be in bearing condition at
the end of the second year and should
give moderate crop the third year.
Thereafter the system of pruning is
somewhat different. Some men prefer
to cut back their plum trees severely
every year. Others prefer to remove
only as much wood as is necessary to
keep the top fairly open.
The warning of Professor j. B.
Smith of New Jersey as to the vista
lion of seventeen year locusts, due this
year, concludes with the advice to
those who plant trees this spring not
to prune severely.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-18
TO TELL GOOD CIGARS.
Judges of Their Fine Points Few
and Far Between.

Judges of Their Fine Points Few
and Far between.
The judges of good cigars in this
country are few and far between, says
an expert. The great difficulty with
the people who think they know cigars
is that they lay too much stress on the
color Of the weed. The color makes not
the slightest difference, and you are
Just as likely to find one of the ranl1est
kind of cigars with the deep black col
or of the genuine Havana as you are
to find bad one among those that are
yellow as straw.
The best way to tell cigar IS by
the feel Of it. Take a cigar il your
hands and give it gentle pressure,
holding it close to the ear. If the cigar
is good one, it will be just the least
little bit flexible, and the fingers will
sink into the wrapper. 1t gives forth
no perceptible sound. If the cigar is
hard and close rolled and when placed
to the ear sounds as though you were
pressing straw together, beware. The
best cigars are made of the same leaf
as the wrapper and are closely rolled.
The common cigars are what Is known
as filed and contain all kinds of refuse
from the tables where the good cigars
are made. There are some filed cigars
that are good smokes but you seldom
Snd Havana or q Manila or good Gu
ban or Key West smoke that is not
rolled. Many people who go into ci-
gar store to get an imported smoke do
not follow UP the salesman when he
takes the cigars from the case and are
consequently often fooled. They are
given domestic brands and are charg-
ed imported prices for them.
These good cigar judges cannot
tell the difference when there is all
the difference in the world. If you must
have an imported smoke, make the
clerk hand you the box and lock close
Z ly ut the revenue stamp. The stamps
on domestic goods are green and white,
while those Oh the imported boxes are
all yellow and white. Look into the
next cigar cases you see before pur-
chasing an imported cigar. If they
have no boxes in the case to which is
attached a yellow and white stamp,
don't attempt to make purchase. The
clerk will sell you cigar he calls i'm
ported, but it will not be the real ar
ticle.-Washington Post.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-18
Probate Order.

State Of Michigan. County OF Shiawassee, SIS
AT on ~ the Probate Courc Tor said
county, held at the Probate ONCE in the Guy OF
COrunna, on Friday, he 2lst day Il March,
In the year one thousand nine hundred and
two.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the Estate OF Sally A.
Hopkins. deceased on reading and filing the
petition of Mrs. ii. II. Barnum, praying that
administration OF Aid estate may be granted
70 Erwin III. Ewell or some other suitable per-
son.
II is ordered, that the 2fst day OF April
next. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said
Probate ONCE, be assigned for hearning said
petition.
And 10 Is further ordered, that copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks
previous TO said day OF hearing, In The OwOsso
llmes newspaper printed and circulating In
said County of Shawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH
Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE E. KELSEY.
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Notice of Hearing Claims

State OF Michigan, County Of Shiawassee, SIS
Notice is hereby given, that by an order OF
the Probate Court for the county OF Shiawsssee,
made on the 3lst day of March. A. D., 1902, six
months from that date were allowed for cred
itors to present their claims against the estate
OF Johanna Shelton, late OF said county deceas-
ed, and that all creditors of said deceased re
quired TO present their claims to said Probate
Court, at the Probate once. in the city OF
Corunr q. for examination and allowance, on or
before the LIST day of October next, and that
such claims will be heard before said court on
Monday, the 30th day OF June, and on Wedr es
day the lst day of October next at ten o'clock
in the forenoon OF each of said days.
Dated, Corunna, April LIST, A. D., 1902.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
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Order of Pubilca alton

State of Mchgan-The Circuit Court for the
county Of Shiawassee, in Chancery.
George j. Broom complainant, VS.. Efhe
Broom defendant.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
county of Shiawassee. in Chancery, at the city
OF Corunna on the 9th day of April, A. D.. 1902.
In this cause 1t appearing that defendant Effie
Broom is a resident of this state, but her
whereabouts is unknown; therefore on motion
of Fitzpatrick & Pierpont solicitors for COM
plainant. il is ordered that defendant enter her
appearance in said cause on or before three
months from the date of this order, and that
within twenty days the complainant cause this
said publication to be continued once in each
week for six weeks IN succession.
STEARNS +. SMITH,
FITZPATRICK g. PIERPoNT, Circuit Judge.
Solicitors for Complainant