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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-11-23
uNOT GITII,TY,'

we're pronounced the outburst of APP
plause that swept the court room was
so pronounced and SO UNANIMOUS that
the rapping of the court failed to re-
store order. Amid all this the crowd
who had watched all through the trial
rushed TO the defendant with heart
felt congratulations and it was some
time before the defendant now cloth
ed with liberty could crowd his way
to the jury and warmly extend his
hand thanking them for tile verdict
that restored him to liberty and tie
pursuit of happiness, the most pre-
cious boon guaranteed to American
citizens and vouchsafed by our con
stitution.
The tragedy closes and the curtain
il drawn upon another and brighter
picture. In company with his mother,
| his brothers and q hest OF sympathiz-
ing friends, Frank Ries goes forth
once more a free man to enter upon
a new (and shall we say higher and
bettet life. In making this statement
for publication we cast no reflections
upon his past life, yet having passed
through the most trying ordsal that
mortal man can ever lie called upon
to endure, there is good reason = ny
be should be careful what we say con
cerning our neighbors.
Frank is yet a young man. The
door Of opportunity is open to him
and when re considers the almost
unanimous wave Of public opinion on
his side and la his behalf during the
dark months Of trouble and when be
considers another fact that he owes a
duty to his devoted mother during
her declining days. Then realizing
this duty that Is now burned into his
life through one OF the most convinc-
ing lessons In llte. Franks friends
with full faith in him expect good
things OF him and will with their
united effort help him to wipe out
every stain upon his reputation and
enable him to make of himself an
honorable upright citizen.
We have no Intention neither incli-
nation to go into detail concerning
the testimony or the trial proceedings,
so with one passing comment we close
the subject.
One of the attorneys for the state
said In his plea to the jury that the
defense had spread "dragnet" all
over Hood River valley and into ev-
cry nook and corner where Frank
Ries had ever been and brought In an
army of witnesses to bolster up the
former good reputation. The Law
gives the defense this right where hu
man life Is at stake This Is wise
provision of law. For the expense of
such trial counts for nothing com.
pared TO that of human life. The
state, we beg to say. also cast its net,
but drag the best they could they
failed TO make a catch. We have no
words Of criticism to offer. The pros.
ecuting attorney discharged Ills duty
iowa d the state but failed to make
a case.
Henry s. Lewis Of Portland, broth
er-in-law of Troy Shelley who has just
sold his ranch at Belmont, was a caller
at Odell last Sunday. He has no in
tention OF quitting Hood River. On
the contrary he intends to buy home
in the valley. He now has his eye
turned toward 0dell. There are many
a fractions and Inducements here to
offer the homeseeker Mr.. Lewis is
not tenderioot and does not have TO
be told this He knows the valley, he
knows its resources and has faith in
its wonderful future and possibilities
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
when to Prune.

Ii carefully and properly done with
sharp tools that make clean, smooth
cut it makes little difference when
pruning is done provided the tempera-
ture is above freezing. Trees should
never be trimmed when the wood is
frozen. as the wound does not heal
readily, and the stubs dry In. turn black
and make unsightly blemishes on the
tree Wounds made in June will prob
ably heal more quickly and more thor
oughly than at any other season, but
the practical fruit grower is too busy
at that time to do the work. The later
in the spring we do the work that is.
the nearer we approach the time when
the sap is flowing the less damage will
be done by drying out of the edges Of
the cut Fruit Grower,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
PENS F1R SITTING HENS
AND EXHIBITION F0NLS
FLOOR PAN

FLOOR PLAN OF POULTRY HOUSE
way from the roost rooms into the
scratch sheds can be left open if de-
sired
Above the lower edge of the roof over
the scratching sheds there is to be a
stretch of four foot wire netting to
prevent the fowls from flying over the
roof.
AS to cost, it will vary with the kind
and grade of lumber and other materi-
ais used, but the building can doubt
less be as cheaply built as any other,
considering the advantages claimed for
it. 1t will be seen from the ground plan
that the first small room to the left of
the hallway upon entering is to be used
for storing fuel and other essentials.
The yard runs will be ten feet wide
and as long as space will allow.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
How to Develop the Neck

Have you ugly little hollows in your
neck and ii fiat chest? Here is an ad-
mirable exercise taught to women who
are so afflicted which, if followed per-
sistently, will develop the chest mus
Giles and fill out all those telltale hol-
lows in the neck, says the Journal OF
Health Advance one foot as in long
step and stand with the weight on it,
extending the arms parallel to each 9TH
er in front until they are IN line with
the shoulders. Energize them and close
the hands as IL each were firmly grasp
ing rope, keeping the eyes steadily
fixed on some point about two feet
above the level. Inhale slowly and
with great energy pull the extended
arms down and well backward. at the
same time bending the torso forward.
but do not transfer the weight Of the
body. The head bends back ward in
opposition to the torso. Hold the posi-
ton FOR moment, then withdraw all
unnecessary nerve force from the mus
cles and exhale as the body returns to
the original position.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
Japanese Cane.

One item we have learned will be of
untold benefit to sections just above
the cane belt. Many farmers higher up
have attempted to raise ribbon cane
and have been compelled to quit on
account of loss from our early frost.
The new variety, the Japanese cane, is
a true cane, smaller than the ribbon.
but suckers more and will grow on
poor land. 1t is fine for sirup and is
also splendid feed for cattle of all
kinds. 1t will stand 10 degrees more
cold than ribbon cane We think any
farmer in middle Georgia. Alabama Of
South Carolina would do well to tt.
some and learn of its adaptabIlity.
One gentleman told us he grew twenty
three stalks from single eye. South
ern Cultivatsr
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
Rest For Dairy Cows.

Practical experience seems to teach
US that the cow used for practical,
profitable dairy purposes will do the
best annual dairy work il we give her
a rest of six or eight weeks, says L. w
Lightly in National Stockman Some
times 1t is quite difficult or, in fact. inn
possible to set a cow dry just when we
wish, though we can generally succeed
If we cut out all the grain and put her
on dry hay Timothy preferred) ration
and have the hired man milk her or, In
other words, milk her half every time
that is. two quarters at one milking
and the two other quarters the next
milking. If a cow is MIXED up to with
in three weeks of calying time it is
very risky to dry her off, and would
prefer to continue milking her and
avoid caked udder and other troubles.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
siIage Versus Hay.

At the recent meeting of the Con-
necticut Dairymen's association C. s.
Phelps said he believed in silage, but
thought its value overestimated. Hay
can be grown at the rate of three tons
per acre more cheaply than silage at
the rate Of fifteen tons, and the hay
contains more dry matter per acre
than the silage. If the hay Is cut early
it is as digestible. Hay lacks some
what in succulence and in palatability
in comparison with silage. but its low
er cost to produce is much In its favor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
A Miniature Hotbed .

A miniature hotbed for starting to-
mato and cabbage plants Is described
in Farm Journal, and it seems that
the amateur florist might make equal
" good use Of it to get an early start
with flowers. 1t Is simply to all an
old pan with rich earth, SOW the seed
and place under the pan an ordinary
lamp inclosei around the outside Of
the pan with heavy paper to come to
the floor One will be surprised to see
how quickly seed will germinate
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
REARING A BULL.
should BE Kindly Treated. hut KEPT
Under Subieefion.


In rearing q bull accustom it to be-
Ing handled from calfhood. but with
out fondIing or encouraging froIie, says
ii. G. Alvord, chief of dairy division
United States department Of agricub
ture. Give it kind, quiet. firm and un-
varying treatment aud keep it always
under subsection, that it may never
know its strength and power. Insert
the nose ring before it is war old,
keep this renewed Sc rs to be always
strong and always lead and handle
the animal with staff in the hands or
discreet and trusty man.
The bull should never run loose in
yard or pasture. but should be pro-
yided with abundant and regular exer-
else, always under restraint and full
control. The walk around" arrange
ment, like the sweep horsepower, af-
fords fair degree of voluntary exer-
else, but is hardly sufficient The best
plan seems to be to provide suitable
tread power with a governor attached;
place the bull in this daily and let him
walk a fixed time or known distance
The main object should be regular and
sufficient exercise for the bull. Incl
dentally he may be made TO run fod-
der cutter or a cream separator and
perform valuable service.
As age and strength increase let
the staff be supplemented by strap.
chain Or rope attached to a second
ring. To this may well be added some
hitching or leading chain with a strong
strap around horns or neck Let there
be always a double hitching device, SO
that the bull may never by accident
find himself loose when he should be
tied. II restiveness and temper are
shown, add to the exercise, in duration
or quantity, without violence A bull
physically tired may be depended upon
to be quiet and easily managed
1t is far better to keep the buIl as
much as possible in the presence or in
full sight of the herd than stabbed by.
himself in lonely place Let him be
in the same room with the cows dur
ing the stable season and at milking
times the rest of the year
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
Selecting Egg Producers.

A serious mistake is often made in
selecting fowls for breeding purposes
and in selecting eggs for Matching. A
correspondent of Farm Home says: On
many farms the custom is to select
eggs for Matching during the spring
months. when nearly all of the fowls
are laying. No matter how poor a lay
er a hen may be, the chances are that
most of the eggs will be produced dur
ing the spring and early summer
months. A hen that has laid many
eggs during the winter months is quite
likely to produce fewer eggs during the
spring and early summer months than
one that commenced to lay on the APP
proach of warm weather. Springtime
is natures season for egg production.
All fowls that produce any considera
BILE number of eggs during the year are
likely to be laying at this time. 1t is
therefore plain that whenever eggs are
selected in the springtime from flock
of mixed hens composed of some good
layers and some poor ones larger per
centage of eggs will be obtained from
the poor layers than at almost any 9th
er season of the year. A serious mis-
take is therefore made in breeding
largely from the Improbable fowls.
Whenever it is possible fowls that are
known for the great number of eggs
that have produced during the year
should be selected for the breeding pen.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
An Egg Producer.

Green cut bones are not used as ex-
tensiyely as they should be. because
grain can be obtained with less difficult
ty and at minimum cost. but as egg
producing material the bone is far SUI
perior to grain and does not cost more
than grain in some sections. The cut
ting of the bone into available sizes Is
now rendered an easy matter. as the
bone cutter is within reach Of all. Bones
fresh from the butcher contain more or
less meat. and the more of such meat
the better, as it will cost no more per
pound than the bone. while the combi-
nation of both meat and bone Is an
excellent food from which to produce
eggs.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
suits art

l. Hawkbill knife for small trees and
shrubs. 2 Hand pruning shears for
larger branches. 3. Looping shears for
still larger branches. 4 Shears for
pruning hedges. S. very desirable
form of pruning saw.
young growth, which is not required,
in summer. labor will be saved in prun-
ing 1t is much better to prune at any
time of the year than to neglect it al
together. as it is not a matter of great
consequence what month it is done in.
The important tools are a sharp prun-
ing knife or shears
Modern orchardists have come to
look upon the low headed apple tree as
more desirable than those headed high.
A head which is two and a half to
three feet from the ground is at pres
ent considered more desirable than one
which is six feet or more from the
ground. The latter height was former
~ frequently used. In forming the
framework branches disposed at differ
ent heights along the body of the tree,
say from three to six inches apart, and
distributed as evenly as possible
around the body as central axis
that is, when viewed from above the
picture presented would be that of
wheel, the hub being the central axis
of the tree and the framework branch
es the spokes of the wheel
When the trees begin to grow thrift
lily many new branches will be formed.
and it is the work of the primer to re-
move all those which are not necessary
and to cut back others. The top of the
tree should be kept open to admit air
and sunlight but pruning should be SO
carefully done that there will be no
bare limbs. All branches which are
growing across and through the top
should be cut out. If two branches
touch one another one of them should
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

which to condition fowls for the exhi-
bition room.
Roost rooms with roost poles and
drop boards easily accessible from the
hallway for cleaning
Scratching sheds easily accessible
from the roost rooms by two foot doors
through which to enter or throw grain
straw or litter.
Abundance Of sunlight. though not
direct sunshine which is unessentiai.
The windows are eight feet long. fit
ted with panes 10 by 49, The window
frames are hinged on the inside at the
bottom so as to swing in at the top for
ventilation. The exit from the roost
room into the scratch rooms can be
opened or closed from The hallway by a
cord and pulley. In summer time or
whenever wanted the two foot door
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
FACTS ABOUT MILK

There Is an aspect of the mixer
should be sound man, free from any
infectious disease because it is an easy
matter for a mixer to transmit the
germs from himself to the milk by
means OF his hands or his clothes or
in various ways Do what he will, he
cannot free himself from contamina
tion with those germs which, IL they
once find their way into the milk, are
capable of setting up disease. These
are facts fully established and the
significance OF which is well known
Michigan Experiment Station Bulletin
Odors In MIX.
The cowy, barn and kitchen odors
sometimes so prominent in milk may
be removed to certain extent by
aeration, but prevention is preferable
to cure in such cases. Keep the milk
out of these places and give it
chance to live by itself where it will
not be contaminated by Improbable
neighbors.
Value of Aeratfon.
II mlik Is wen deEdItQ anu tllOE-
oughiy cooled it can be safely held in
cans tightly covered. but when it ia
not aerated the covers ought not to
be put on the cans tightly until it IL
thoroughly cooled When warm milk
Is tightly covered it has a tendency to
develop what is called "smothercd~
odor
Useless In the Dairy.
A slow mixer is nuisance in the
dairy dirty one is worse.
influence of Feed ON MIX.
The Objectionable fiavors in milk that
come from the cows eating musty feed.
pasture weeds, garlic and wild onions
are not easily got rid OF, and such feeds
should be avoided
MIX From Fresh Cows.
Milk ought not to be used until about
six days after calving. and some au-
thorities prefer not to use 1t FOR thirty
days before caIving.
Mfxfns Milk.
Never mix warm milk with cold milk.
but cool both before mixing them.
Warm milk will absorb odors more
readily than cold, and the growth and
development Of bacteria are checked By
keeping the milk at q low temperature
Professor Harrington In Wisconsin A.
riculturist
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
Give the Flock Room.

Oyercrowding the poultry house is
dangerous business and should never
be practiced. Better kill half the flock.
Hens in crowded quarters get the egg
eating and feather pulling habit and
are much more liable to contract dis
ease. Either get more room or dispose
OF portion OF the flock Each bird
should have at least six square feet OF
floor space. and eight Is better Com
mercial Poultry.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

RENEWING THE LAWN.
Leveling, Cleaning and Reseeding
Rough and Fatchy Turf

After having filed up holes. dug off
bumps aud made the lawn perfectly
smooth and level this is the way, as
told in an exchange. that an expert
enced gardener would prepare for re-
newing an old lawn that is rough and
bare in patches:
Just as soon as the weather Is open
and the ground is free from frost and
dry enough to work get light iron
toothed harrow and run it lengthwise
and crosswise over the face of all the
lawn This will scratch among the
grass, root out some tussocls, tear
among creeping weeds, as veronica.
mouse ear, chickweed, yarrow and sor-
rel, and unfasten the dead grass If one
narrowing doesn't scratch it enough
harrow ii again. Now take a wooden
toothed rake and rake off all the loose
surface stuff, as old grass, roots, sticks
stones and the like torn up by the har-
row into little heaps or ridges and cart
ii off as you go along. Ii your land
was good and sweet and rich on the
surface it would now be ready for the
grass seed. but il poor it should have a
heavy dressing of compost-say one
half or one-third good loan and the re-
mainder well rotted manure But don't
SOW the seed till there is spell of open
weather late in March or the first of
April. There is no need for rolling the
ground now The rains and SHOWS of
winter will compact it enough and
leave it in better condition for sowing
than if it were rolled
When the time comes for sowing the
seed drag over it to break the surface
crust. run link or brush harrow over
the ground and rake off and cart away
all the rough stuff. as the strawy part
of the manure. then sow the seed broad
cast over the lawn and either harrow
or rake it in and roll the whole lawn
firmly.
For grass seed use two bushels Ken
lucky blue grass. two bushels redtop,
one bushel rye grass and six pounds
white clover, mix all together and SOW
at the rate of two to three bushels. ac-
cording to the baroness of the ground.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

be removed. II a branch on one side Of
the tree has outgrown the other it
should be headed back so as to make
the tree symmetrical, cutting it Off just
above bud which is on the side that
it is desired to have the new growth.
II when the trees are young they are
treated in this way every year com
paratIvely little work will have to be
done at one time
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
HOREHOUND WATERS.
How to Make an Excellent Remedy
For Coughs.

How to Make an Excellent Remedy
For Coughs.
These are excellent for coughs and
colds and pleasant to the taste, says
the Pittsburg Chronicle-T Telegraph Cut
small package of pressed horehound
herb into thirty-two portions and make
a pint of tea from one of them. This
is done by bringing it to boil, just as
in making ordinary tea. Then strain
it and place the decoction in q two
quart iron saucepan, add to it two
pounds of graduated sugar and set
over a bright fire to boil
Wash the inside of the kettle to the
sirup's edge and add a dimeful OF pure
cream of tartar which has been dissolv-
ed in tablespoonful of water Do not
stir the mixture when it is boiling, and
let it boil rapidly for ten or twelve
minutes.
At this point the strip should appear
quite thick, and when a spoonful of it
is dropped into cold water and then
pinched between the thumb and fingers
it should be very brittle and snap like
glass. The trouble with such candies
is that they are not allowed to boil long
enough, and consequently they become
sticky soon after they are made.
When the portion shows the ''hard
crack it is done, and it must be re-
moved quickly from the fire and pour
ed in small drops over the surface of an
oiled marble slab or on oiled sheets of
tin.
In ten minutes time they are ready
to serve
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
sEyENrY-FIvE PECAN NUTS IN ONE BUNCH

cents per pound, which, to my idea. is
big enough price by the time the con-
sumner gets them. 1t satisfied me to
such an extent that | abandoned cot
ton culture many years ago. | ges my
pecans gathered for less than ! cent
the weeds and brush on grove ca
pable of bearing $4,000 pounds of nuts
for less than $50 annually the reader
can figure it out for himself that there
is some money in the business. But
take it easy with pecan culture. Don't
go wild over it. because it has its ups
and downs like everything else.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

WHEN THE KNIFE is SHARP.

Pruning In March Is Customary
From Motives of Convenience.
The best time to prune is between the
middle of May and the middle of June,
when the trees are growing thriftily,
as the wounds will heal over quicker
II done at that time, but as this is a
very busy season of the year the Gus
tomary practice is TO prune during the
month of March, when satisfactory re
suits are obtained. By pinching off
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

Do not waste time with sick hens.
Get rid Of them at once. and bury them
deep or burn their bodies. The loss OF
few sick hens can be borne with
greater satisfaction than to have dis
ease attack all the members of the
fiock Poultry News
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
Rixht Conditions.

Enthusiastic beginners in gardening
should beware OF the common mistake
OF starting outdoor operations too
soon. Do not try to work the soil
when 1t is too wet nor, on the other
hand. delay the operation till It is too
dry. Taken just right, the soil will
genially second your efforts to put II
into d nice mellow condition
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
WHAT THE PECAN CAN DO.
A Remarkable Cluster of Nuts and a
Bit of Texas Experience.

The interest in pecan culture contin-
ues to grow in the south. A remark
able cluster of seventy-five pecan nuts
taken from a tree in a San Antonio
Tex.) grove in 1899 and now in the
collection of Professor FL. P. Atwater
of Houston. Tex. is illustrated by
Farm and Ranch, and in the same pa
per a correspondent says:
| have always been able to sell my
pecans right at home at from 5 to {
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
How to Make Good Massage Cream

How TO Make Good Massage Cream.
A massage emollient which is excel
lent for relaxed tissues and will soften
the following ingredients: Oil of sweet
almonds, one and half ounces; oil of
bitter almonds. five grams; balsam of
tolu, one gram: benzoin, one gram; es-
sence of lemon. one drop; essence OF
cajeput. one drop. The rosins are pow
dered and mixed with the oils. Keep
at a gentle heat for twenty-four hours,
then pour off from the sediment and
add the essential oils.