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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27

dewberry pollinated with a red rasp-
berry of European origin. The Logan
berry did not prove successful here in
the east, but is grown commercially IN
California and is steadily gaining favor
in England, as it shows special adapt
ability to the climate. 1t is becoming
a feature of the summer fruit shown
over there. The defects here are ten
derness of plant as regards winter ex-
posture and limited productiveness
probably owing to injury of canes and
buds by cold. The fruits are large and
attractive, but the plant is rapidly 60
ing out Of cultivation east of the Rocky
mountains.
Now comes The Mahdi, novelty re-
sulting from crossing the raspberry
Belle de Fontenoy with the common
European bramble or running black
berry. 1t is said to be superior in flavor
to the Loganberry and perfectly hardy
in England. The figure shows the form
of the berries, which appear like very
large violet red blackberries, but more
rounded in shape. The foliage is mid
way between the parents and very lux
uriant, while the plants are rapid grow
ers and very prolific under British cul-
ture, ripening in late July and early
August. These favorable reports do
not necessarily imply that The Mahdi
will succeed with US, as few berries of
European origin are able to withstand
our climate, concludes The Rural New
Yorker, which illustrates this new
fruit.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27

Perhaps the most startling example
of great increase in size in a hybrid
among Burbank's creations is his Shas-
ia daisy, says the New York Herald.
There is little doubt that this wonder
full flower will soon become one of the
most popular of our cultivated bios
SONS. The Shasta is a daisy with
yellow center surrounded by several
rows of thick white petals. 1t meas
ures at least four inches in diameter
and stands upon a stem which is long
and thick, like that of the sunflower.
1t is described as being hardy flower
and profuse bloomer and for this rea-
son will become a favorite in modest
garden plots.
This daisy represents single strain,
selected and improved out Of thou
sands of hybrids produced. In making
it common daisy ee the east it was
first crossed by an English daisy. The
hybrid thus obtained was again crossed
by a daisy from Japan. In the same
way our orchids, roses, pansies and
chrysanthemums have been crossed
and recrossed until it is frequently i'm
possible to determine their origin, and
to this extensive hybridization we are
indebted for almost all their beautiful
forms of today. Burbank has lately
grown some remarkable forms of the
amaryllis which have not yet been in
troduced. He has also red California
poppy.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
WINTER ORCHARD WORK.
Pruning and Thinning-Cultivati
Preuaratioua For Surinr

Pruning and Thinning-Cultivati
Preparations For Spring.
Pruning should be done in winter
where it is necessary to prune away
large limbs. The trees may need
branches thinned out to give an abun-
dance of light and air among the
branches. They cannot have too much.
A low spreading habit should be en-
couraged for exposure of as great
surface to the light as possible. If the
trees are spreading close to each other,
don't be afraid to cut out alternate
ones where necessary. 1t will give ad-
ditional value and longer life to the re-
naming ones.
Cultivating can be done to advantage
in winter. Surface soil should be stir
red and made fine to admit air and
moisture readily in the growing sea-
son. Summer cultivation must neces-
sarily be rather shallow for fear of
disturbing the young feeding roots,
which are rather near the surface.
InlS Danger is not present IN winter,
and it is good time to break up the
soil deeply. The surface may first have
it's coating of manure and then be turn
ed lightly under. It need not be har-
rowed smooth. The rains and frost will
do that to perfection.
When weather will not permit of out
side work, get the spraying apparatus
in order and the formulas ready for
early work in spring. Get ahead of the
codling moth. If you propose setting
out more trees, plan it out on paper,
deciding exactly what you will plant
and what space each should have.
Large growing trees, like apples, are
often given thirty-siX feet square. 9th
er kinds are given less, down to eight
cen feet. 1t is safest to err in giving
them too much. The holes may even
be dug and manure placed in them to
become well Incorporated with the soil
Spring planting is usually accompa-
MED by considerable haste because of
other work at that time, and it is adj
visable to be in readiness.-M eehan's
Monthly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27

1t beats all how much annoyance
and vexation can be worked up out of
the everyday work of life if one is al
ways looking for trouble and bound to
find it. And, inyerting this statement,
it also beats all how cheerful and
hopeful way of looking at life and its
work will checkmate trouble and make
life worth living. We always feel sor-
~ for that person who is born with the
corners of his mouth turned down.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
THE TANK HEATER.
Warm Water For Cows Is Cheape
Than High Priced Feed.

Warm Water For Cows Is Cheaper
Than High Priced Feed.
The recent cold snap has well DEM
onstrated the value of q tank heater.
1t would be a tremendous task to cal
culate the amount of suffering and
consequent loss to stockman that have
been caused by water tanks being
frozen over and by stock being obliged
to drink ice water after an exasperated
attendant had broken the ice and fished
out the big pieces. Water is one OF
the most necessary foods and one OF
which both man and beast take too
little during cold weather. Warming
the water allows the animal to drink
all it needs and at time it is needed
without being chilled, says the Kansas
Farmer.
The temperature of cattle and horses
is about 100 degrees F., and this tenn
perature is maintained by the food they
eat, and everything should be done in
the way of preventing the loss of heat
by economically supplying an addition
al source of heat
III lOOO, w liGu COIn W do WI III IL
cents per bushel, some farmers thought
it more economical to burn corn in
their stoves than to sell it and buy
coal, and they were about right, pro-
vided a ton of corn on the cob would
yield as much heat as a ton of coal,
but with corn up to 20 cents it seems
extravagant to warm stock with it
when coal is only $3.50 to So a ton.
The time required to keep the heater
burning is very small indeed, depend
ing to some extent on the kind of heat
ers. One from which the ashes can be
taken without first letting the fire go
out is preferable. The heater needs at
tention twice daily and need not take
over seven or eight minutes each time.
Six of these heaters, representing
four different makes, were started at
the experiment station Dec. 10. One
of them has burned constantly ever
since The others have had to be re-
kindled after each cleaning of the ash
es. One of the tanks was of galvanized
iron, and this radiated heat so fast that
it was frozen over during the coolest
weather. The others were of wood and
did not freeze
During the warmer weather of the
latter part of December the fires were
kept burning. and we found that they
could be regulated so as not to over
heat the water and keep the chill off
and be ready for sudden changes.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
The TOUCH DOES IT

Benson's Plasters are like your other
friends-they hate to see you in pain or
in weakness and are dog-tired hearing you
complain about 1t. They want to cure you
and send you along to your business whole
and happy. They can do it and sosU do it.
Try them on. What for2 Why for any
cough or cold you may be troubled with, or
any bothering pain or ache, or worry with
kidneys or liver. Possibly some old clutch
OF muscular rheumatism renders an arm or
leg worth only half price just now. For
anything that makes the machine work slow
and stiff, with pain maybe in the motion of
it, clap a Benson's Porous Plaster squarely on
the bad spot. They are the get-out-to-morros
plasters-not the sort that go to sleep on
your skin like cat on cushion. There
is comfort and speedy relief in the touch of
them. No other external remedy, no maj
ter how made or how called, is worthy
to live in the same street with Ben
sons Plasters. Pains and ailments melt
away under them as sheet of ice does un-
der the Spring sun. You cannot foreteli
the weather but you can always foretelI
the effect Of Benson's Plasters; it is as
sure as the effect of hot breakfast in q
hungry mans stomach. But look out for
substitutes. Get the genuine. All drug
gists, or we will prepay postage on any
number ordered in the United States Oh
receipt of 25c. each.
Seablry & johnson, Mfg. Chemists, NY.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
NJ Office TO CREDITORS.

Dated surrogate's Office, Jan. Is, /
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
Low PRICED STOCK FARMS.


We have two or three inquiries as to
where good stock farms can be secured
at cheap rates. There is vast terrific
ry in northern Minnesota-cut over and
burned over timber lands, good soil,
plenty of water and a reliable rainfall
which seems to be specially adapted
to all our grasses = wild grasses in
greatest profusion and the natural
home of clover and timothy. While
these lands, with their sloughs, spectral
tree trunks and rank growth of grass,
look very forbidding at first sight, it
seems to us that the conditions there
exist to make one of the best stock
countries in the north. Pasturing
rough land speedily civilizes it. The
tame grasses soon crowd out the wild
heritage. The stumps and grubs will
soon rot, and, Judging from what we
have seen accomplished elsewhere, it
will only take very few years to con-
vert this wild and woolly territory into
the best of farms, and that without
clearing by hand. These lands are in
close contact with the best markets,
may be bought at low prices and on
easy terms and only await occupation
to make them very valuable farm
lands. Then there are what are called
the range lands of North and South Da-
kota, a region where the rainfall is de-
ficient and not enough to insure the
profitable culture of our cereal crops
without irrigation-a fine stock coun-
try, where men are now making their
fortunes on cattle. These lands sell
for about So to SIS per acre, and man
wants at least a section, and more If he
can get it.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27

The action of the sun, moisture and
carbonic acid in the air on the soda or
potash in the glass produces an opaque
ness more or less pronounced. To re-
move this wet the glass with diluted
hydrochloric acid, and after few min
utes go over the glass with powdered
whiting. Pour the acid slowly into the
cold water, using four ounces of the
acid to twelve ounces of water Zone
pint and half. Polish with chamois
or soft paper 1t must be remembered
that this acid will attack metals and
should not be allowed to touch Them
nor should the bottle be left open an
instant longer than necessary, as the
fumes are very destructive
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
A GREAT RECORD.
. H0lstein-Friesian Cow In the Lend
Milk Producer.

D H0lstein-FriesianC Cow In the Lend
as MILK Producer.
1t gives US much pleasure, says
Hoard's Dairyman. to present a pic
ture of the COW Mercedes Julip's Pr
terrific, H. F. II. B. 394S0, albeit the
picture itself is very far from being
work of art or in any sense worthy of
its subject. 1t will, however, serve the
main purpose of it's publication, which
is to set before the student of dairy
form the outlines and conformation of
a cow that has recently made a new
record as a producer of butter fat.
This cow is the property of T. S.
Tompkins, White Bear Lake, MINI.
We are indebted to Mr.. S. Hoxie, SUI
perintendent of the Holstein- Friesian
Advanced Registry, for copy of the
detailed record made by this COW from
Dec. II to 23, 1901, inclusive. For the
first three days of this period she was
MIXED four times daily and for the
other four days three times. Each of
these twenty-four milkings was sepa-
rately weighed and the milk tested I'M
der the personal supervision of Mr.. III.
G. McKinstry, whose competency, in
iegrity and disinterestedness are vouch-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
Calf with TapeyvorIn.
STALKS AS FERTILIZERS.

Where the corn is cut up for fodder
and the stalks removed is the land rob-
bed? At the present time, when the
farmers of the great corn belt are so
generally changing from the old meth
cd of feeding the stalks off in the field
to that of harvesting the corn with
binder, this question becomes of con-
siderable interest. There is not much
fertility in the rotted stalks or in the
droppings of the cattle which clean
the stalks up Where soil is stiff and
lacking in humus the decaying stalks
are helpful, but on loose and rich soils
they are of little value. A rotation of
clover on the cornfeld will put more
fertility into the soil than will the ac-
cumulated stalks of five years growth.
1t is further noted that the small grain
crop succeeding corn where the crop
has been cut and removed is almost in
variably better than where they are
left on the ground, this owing to the
fact that the crop can be put in in bet
ter shape when the stalks are removed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27

ed for by Professor Hacker Of the
Minnesota experiment station and who
is also well known to be entirely reli-
able by the editors of this paper. 1t is
not SO stated in the report, but we be-
lieve the fact to be that Mr.. MccKKfinstry
was selected by Professor Hacker to
conduct this test. To make assurance
doubly sure and forestall every doubt
as to the accuracy of the record two
other representatives of the Minnesota
station were detailed to keep constant
watch of the COW during the last three
days of the test
Instead of presenting all the figures
of these successive milkings and tests,
which would tend more to confusion
than clearness for the majority of read
ers, we give the aggregates and aver
ages by days as follows:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
AN OLD BUr COOP THING.

We very much favor the idea of the
old fashioned singing, spelling and de-
batting school for the country commu-
nifty where it can possibly be main
tanned. Such weekly gathering forms
a nucleus for much social pleasure and
profit aside from the indisputable and
permanent value of training in such
lines for the country boy and girl.
Many a fine singer has graduated from
country singing school, many an ora
tor spoke his first piece with his knees
knocking together before his chums
and mates at country debating
school, while only where such spelling
schools are held can hardly any one be
found who can spell such stem winder
words as apothegm. Melchisedec and
Sibyl. Such gatherings do not cost
much to maintain and only need the
interest and active work Of few
bright boys and girls to get them start
ed in almost any community.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
TO coMsuMpriNEs.

The undersigned having beenrestored to health
by simple means. after suffering for several years
with severe lung affection, and that dread
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure. To
those who desire it, he will cheerfully send free
OF charged copy Of the prescription used, which
they will find sure cure for Consumption,
Asthma, Cafarrh, Bronchitis and allthroat and
lung 1iaiadies. He hopes all sufferers will try
his remedy. as it is invaluable. Those desiring
the prescription, which will cost them nothing.
and NAV prove blessing, will please address.
ReV. EDWARD A.WILS0N, Brooklyn, New York.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
How to Make Indian Corn Cake.

Sift cup Of flour, two cups Of In
dian meal and two teaspoonfuls Of
baking powder with a teaspoonful of
salt together in large bowl Make a
hole in the center of the meal and flour
and work in two and half cups of
milk, three eggs beaten very light, two
teaspoonfuls of sugar and heaping
teaspoonful of butter melted. Mix
thoroughly, pour into a creased mold
and bake in a steady oven until a
straw comes out clean from the thick
est part of the loaf. Eat at once.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
How to Make Cocoanut Pudding.

How to Make Cocoanut Pudding.
Soak one pint of stale bread for two
hours in one quart of cold milk; then
beat two eggs with one-third cup OF
sugar and one teaspoonful of salt and
stir into the bread and milk; then add
cup of cocoanut and one-third cup of
finely chopped citron. Turn into pud-
ding dish and bake for forty-fve min
utes or steam one hour. Serve with
creamy or hard sauce.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
A TOUGH PROPOSITION.

The condition of Ireland agricultur-
ally is steadily improving owing to the
more liberal land laws. The per cent of
Irish immigration to this country is
steadily decreasing, largely due to this
improved condition. This is distinct
loss to America, as Pat more than any
other man has contributed to the splen-
did system of internal Improvements
of which America is SO proud. In place
of the son of the Emerald Isle we are
now getting beggars from Italy, for
tune tellers from Alsatia, tramps from
Turkey and scads of all degrees from
the despot ridden and bankrupt princi-
palities of the Mediterranean. America
has done marvellous things in assimf-
lating foreign types and converting
them into a homogeneous citizenship.
but she is now receiving at the rate of
half a million head year of raw ma
terial which bids fair to tax the assim-
ilative power of the country to the ut
most. When we say that only 30 per
cent of this crowd can either read or
write, it is easy to understand what
lob we have on our hands.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
How to Cure Neuralgia.

A towel folded several times and dip
ped in hot water and quickly wrung
and applied over the toothache or neu-
ralgia will generally afford prompt re-
lief. This treatment in collie works like
magic. There is nothing that so prompt
ly cuts short congestion of the lungs,
sore throat or rheumatism as hot wa
ter when applied promptly and thor
oughly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
|kh'ggtsrlnaIy|

The extract of poke is the best rene
dy for swollen udders. If applied in
the early stage of the trouble, it pre-
vents the Inflammation and suppura
ton. Give one ounce in a pint of water
three times daily. 1t is well to add a
half ounce of acetate of potash at each
dose.
CowpOx.
If a COW has sore teats and the sores
look like cowpox, wash the teats clean
with soap and warm water after each
milking. When dry, apply iodine oint-
ment of one-eighth strength.
Foot Rot.
All cases of sore foot are not due to
foot rot, but when the foot begins to
decay and gives off an offensive odor it
is time for prompt action. Apply a
warm linseed poultice twice daily for
two or three days. Be sure and wash
clean with soap and warm water be-
fore applying the poultice. After this
dress once daily with calomel.
Calf With Tapeworm.
When a calf is infested with tape
worm, stop feeding for twelve hours,
then give half an ounce of turpentine
in a pint of boiled milk. Repeat dose
once daily for three days unless the
worms come away. Feeding should
consist entirely of boiled milk and CRU
els Of -four hliiie under treatment.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27

John c. M. Kunzel Administrator of the estate
of Auguste Kunzel, deceased, by direction of
the Surrogate of the County of Gloucester,
hereby gives notice to the creditors Of the said
Auguste Kunzel deceased, to bring in their
debts claims and demands against the estate of
the said decedent under oath or affirmation,
within nine months from this date or they will
be forever barred of any action therefor against
the said Administrator.
JOHN G. M. KUNZEL.
Dated February s, 1902.
E. G.. G. BLEAKLY, Proctor,
BIZ Market St. Camden. N. ]. 30
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27

organs of digestion and nutrition. 1t
eliminates the effete poisonous matter
which originates in the system as a con-
sequence of imperfect digestion. 1t gives
sound health to the whole body.
III wish to say to the world that DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery has proved great
blessing to me-" writes Mrs. Ellen E. Bacon, OF
Shutesbury, Franklin Co., Mass. UPrior to
September, 1897, had doctored for my stomach
trouble for several years, going through a course
of treatment without any real benefit, In
September, 1896, had very sick spells and grew
worse; could eat but little. l commenced in
September, 1897 to take DIR. Pierce's medicine,
and in short time l could eat and work.
have gained ftoenty pounds in tho months"
FREE. DR.. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense of mailing only.
Send 81 one-cent stamps for the book in
paper covers, or 81 stamps for the cloth
bound volume. Address DR.. R.V. Pierce.
Buffalo, N. Y,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27

SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the account OF
Annie M. Shoemaker and Joseph r. Kirby, Adj
illustrators OF the estate Of Smith Shoemaker,
deceased, will be audited by the Surrogate and
exported for settlement to the Orphans Court OF
he County of Gloucester, on Friday, February
49, A. D.. 1902. ANNIE M. SHOEMAKER,
JOSEPH r. KIRBY,
Administrators.
Dated Surrogate's Office, Jan. 10, 1902. 1-so
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
The Z
Right Sort Of
Charity

Mrs. Van Styles sighed YEARLY as she
handed to her secretary a long list OF
names. "My annual charity list" she
commented dryly. please inclose to
each the amount marked"
The young woman took the list and
went on quietly with her work. Mrs.
Van Styles, however, happened to be in
laxative mood. She suddenly chang
ed her mind about going out, and, sink
ing into an easy chair, she watched
her poor relation performing the heavy
task of answering her morning mail.
"Anna," she suddenly exclaimed, "tell
me honestly what do you think of char
ity? Isn't it all fraud?"
The secretary raised her serious gray
eyes. eyes, as you do it." she answer,
ed. Then, fearing she had offended
her employer, she added hastily, "But
you know you wanted the honest
truth"
81 do" retorted Mrs. Van Styles
''These people prey on me so, are SC
ungrateful and so lazy that sometimes
feel as if 1 were doing wrong instead
of right in encouraging them"
"Of course they're lazy" answered
the girl quietly, "and, being lazy, OF
course they're ungrateful. And they're
both these things because they have
neither pride nor ambition. Now. il
you gave them pride and ambition in
stead of money
"But how can Iy'
"It's possible. You know there are
two kinds of charity-the charity that
gives money to the poor and the char
ity that teaches the poor how to gel
money for themselves. And the last
is certainly the greater. The poor
with few exceptions, are not lazy
We make them so. 1t is easier for the
rich to dole out charity than to &c
down among the poor and help then
make the most of what abilities they
have-harder still, discover the abili
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27
Raspberry Bushes In winter,

Raspberries winter best in some
parts of the country when the tips OF
the canes are covered with earth and
rooted fast. This establishes ground
connections with many of the canes
that would otherwise evaporate the
moisture from the plants and reduce
vitality. The same is true of grape
vines.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-27

1t costs $50 year more to live than
it did five years ago. If you have not
had your wages raised this much in
that time, you are worse off than you
were then. Better attend to this right
away and strike the old man for a
raise.