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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Rural Carrier Privileges

Senator Clay by a unanimous
vote of the Senate has had added
to the new Postal bill u special fee
to Rural Mail carriers giving them
permission to carry packages for
the accommodation ofthcir patrons.
The privilege should be given farm
crs wives to purchase small ncccs-
sary articles at the village shop
through the rural carriers when it
IS announcement for them to 90
themselves to the markets. This
VIII give the patrons along the
routes the service they need during
the rush season.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
A Home Thrunt.

There is IL good story told about the
late Henry Bergh. While walking
about the streets Of New York, city II
morning he saw Il teamster whipping a
balky horse.
"Stop that, you brute" he exclaimed,
"or I'll have you locked up inside Of
five minutes! Why don't you try kind
ness on the animal? Don't you sup
pose Il horse car be reached by q kind
word the same as n human being7"
II blieve ye're right, sor," replied
the teamster, Il quick witted Irishman,
who, with all his faults of temper, was
not a bad man at heart, IAN If q harse
Las feelin's, sor don't we s'poae his
dhriver has too? Thry& koind word
OH the dhriver, If we PHASE"
The stern face OF Mfr. Bergh relaxed
into "a smile, II In the better under
standing that followed the horse for
got that 1t WAS baking and started of
in q trot.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good.

~ have been afflicted with kidney
n bladder trouble for years, passing
gravel or stones with cxcruciating pain
says A. II. Thurncs, a well known coal
operator Of Buffalo. O. Il got no relief
rom medicine until | began taking
foiey's Kidney Cure her the result was
surprising. a few doses started the brick
dust like substance and now have no
pain across my kidneys and | feel like a
new man. 1t has done me $1,000 worth
OF good Foley's Kidney Cure will cure
every form of kidney or bladder disease
Bcnncttsville Pharmacy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

itiatiVe. 1t picks the potato up and
oks lt'oyer, or seems to, cuts 1t into
haires, quarters or any desired num-
Der OF parts, separates the eyes and
enoves the seed ends. 1t plants whole
potatoes or parts thereof as desired rs
near together or rs far apart as the
Judgment OF the farmer on the driving
seat suggests. Having dropped the
seed 1t covers 1t, fcrtiliZes 1t, tucks It
In hke a child put to bed md PAGES off
the next row with mathematical nc.
curacy. Chicago Tribune.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
r

Envelopes We're first used in 1889.
The first steel pen was made in 1880.
Postofflces were first established in
1904.
The hrst lucifer match was made In
1920.
Kerosene was first Used for lighting
in 1926.
The first steamboat piled the Hudson
In 1907.
The first balloon ascension was made
in 1888.
Omnibuses first appeared in New
York in 1880.
Tho first locomotive was run in this
country in 1920.
The nrst watches were made at NJ.
rembcrg In 1477.
The first English newspaper was
published In 1888.
Pins were first manufactured in this
country soon after the war Of 1912.
The first complete sewing machine
vas patented by elias Howe, Jr., in
1916.
The first Union flag was unfurled on
Jan. l, 1776, ove the camp ut Cam.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Sill! ss Demana

Fora time it appeared tina
horses and mules would be rele
gated to the rear and that their
places would be largely filled
!oy sundry twentieth century
inventions. Despite the steam
plo%s, traction engines, horse
less carriages and cars, the de.
mand for horses was never
greater nor the price higher.
The faithful beasts of burden
are here to stay and can defy
their competitors, steam and
electricity.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Fast Mails By Bennettsyilla

The Florence Times says;
cit is rumorcd that the Coast
Line ia laying heavy rails on the
road from Florence to Fayetteville
by. way of Bennettsville and Oar
llngton with the intention ofrun
ming the fast mails over that route
IN the event of their failure to win
the suit which Latta has brought
against the railroad company com
pel!ing them to stop their fast
mails at Latta.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

Not the wealth of j. PIERPONT
MORGAN or of JOHN ID. ROOKIE.
TELLER, but several large fortunes
have been spent in bringing to point
of Perfection and developing the
product known as CEREMONIAL"
The resent company, after Il long
and tedious litigation, have acquired
all right and title to the trade mark
'"BROMONIA,' assets, 6 ,od will &c.
Ia a comparatively short time Bro
monia will be known everywhere, even
to the remotest parts of the civilized
world.
The proof of the pudding is in the
eating. The mere statement that
"Brom0nia" is such tremendous eff
cacy and so beneficial that it should
be in the home Of citizens in the civil
lied is not enough nowadays to con.
vince the sceptical public, dcluded rs
it has been IN the past by the myriads
of takers and heartless charlatans,
"' h"'o '"no'i .iic PuDilCS money IN
exchange for dangerous, insidious
end habit forming drugs. The invalid
'n these u!ightened days want some
v.iliiee sincerity on the part of
'ee o"ner a proprietary remedy be,
iote 'ayeS, ng money.
VIZ tt pse to sec bat every civil.
hed honian adult who desires to try
our a~e1r at our expense can do 80
"'tlion' ote cent of c>st. We are cap.
lt&ill q al -Four Million Of dollars,
'h uD being thought necessary
'N Greer carry out cur plans.
A'ru following carefully:
Y 'an ave consumption or some
'' ''gious forms of blood poiss
p. mot cure you. We don't
pi,.'ri cure you, You need the
'No'f1i'A. treatment of k ed spc.
"'@' oot if you are Il down in
2en,f IT'D, if yr have dyspepsia
U. s1hJa, to faint. spell 8. a victim
to i",y,una, biiiousness, kidney or
liver trouble, catch cold easily, if|
your system is in that condition tho.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
TO CANVASS THE COUNTY

IIo MoNnol Marble Company Of Spar.
tauburg, :. O, is ono Of tho best and
A%trongcst in the South. Tho handsome
Gonzales monument in Columbia is the
ofuditublo woik of this firm.
Tho Marlboro Chapter u. d. G., is ne
gotia,iug with this company for n Confod.
ernto monument The agent Of this COM
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
The NEW YORK WORLD
Thrice A Week Edition,
The Most Widely Read Newspaper
in America.

Time has demonstrated that the Thrice
a-Wcek World stands alone in a class,
Othcr papers have initiated its form hut
motifs success. This is because il tells
It impartially, whether that news be po.
lltical or otherwise. Itis in fact almost
a daily at the price Of a weekly.
In addition TO news, it publishes first.
class serial stories and other features
suited to the home and fireside.
The Thrice q Week Worlds regular
subscription price is only $I.oo per year.
and this pays tor rs6 papers. Ne offer
this unequalled newspaper and the DsmA
ocrat together n year fol Sf.67,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Stimulation Without Irritation.

In case OF stomach and liver trouble
me proper treatment is to stimulate
these organs without irritating them
orino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digcs.
tlon and stimulates the liver and bowels
without irritating these organs like pills
or ordinary cathartics. 1t does not nau
seate or grippe and is mild and pleasant
TO take Bennettsvilie pharmacy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
New P. 0. Rules.

On and after July |, patrons on
rural Delivery Routs are requir.
ed to place flags on their boxes
when they place mail in them 10
be forwarded. This is done to
prevent delays in taking out mail
when stops are made for deposits.
The carriers will tell patrons about
it.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Prepared for the Work.

MIR. >. D. Pearson, the Jeweler, has
now one OF the latest improvements
Tor engraving your name or initials
on any article of gold or silver or
plate IN the most up>to date manner.
Inc samples of work already done by
him are ust fine. Call and see him.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

An amendment to the post
office appropriation bill provides
for an annual vacation of fifteen
days for the rural free delivery car
riers.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Will Cure

a; A. Herren, Finch. Ark.. v, IS;
"Foley's Honey and Tar is Jaa f, It
preparation Tor coughs, colds, and lunp
trouble. know that itAhas cured cons
sumption in the first stages ? You never
heard OF any one using Foley's Honey
and Tar and not being satisfied. Ran.
nettsville Pharmacy
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
d O N, T

Tinker with your watch and
incidentally don't let it be tinkerod
with If it stops don't try to force
it to run. 1t probably needs clean
ing. We only do strictly High
Glass Fine Watch Repairing. vet
our charges are as reasonable as
good work can be done for INV.
where.
SAM j PEARSON
Leading JEwELER AND OprrcrAN.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
WINTHROP G..
SCHOLARSHIP N
EXAMrNATIr

The examination (
of vacant scholarsh
throp College and 70
sion Of new student
at the County Coz
Friday, July 9Th. at
pllcants must not be
teen years Of age. w
ships are vacated a
they will be aware
making the highest a
examination provide
the conditions govel
ward. Applicants
should write
johnson be fore the
for scholarship apple
Scholarships arc We
tuition. The ne1
open September 1877
information a
Pres. d, /
Hill, S. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
HOW'S This 2

we oiter One Hundred Dollars Re.
"ard Tor any case OF Catarrh that a
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
e >. CHENEY e. Co Toledo. O.
we, the undersigned, have known II
) Cheney Tor the last rs years, and be,
lleve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness t~ransactlons and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
lIrm. WALDIM kGNNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Gdtarrh Cufc is taken internally
acllng directly upon the blood and mu.
surfaces OF the system. Tcstimon.
ials sent free. Price 75c, per bottle. Sold
Nv all druggists.
take liars Family Pills for Constipa,
ton.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Flowers Flowers I

Mrs. Jno S. Moore has a fine
i9t OF 9Graniuins, Degonias
Ferns, Pelms and other plants,
well rooted, that she desires to
sell Cuttings 800 per dozen.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

r"P".", CONTRACTOR, has TAKEN n
contract to build the new Mctho-
dist church at Maxton. Work is
to beg!n soon and rushed to com.
pletion.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

For bloating, belchipg, sour stomach, bad
breath malassimilation Of food. and oil
symptoms of indigestion, Rings Dyspepsia
Tablets arc q prompt and efficient corrcc
two. Sold by Marlboro Drug 90.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

96G~ Kinghams Readable Hams,
Breakfast Bacon, Beef Huns, Beef
Tongue, always nice and fresh at
w. M. Rowe's.
- Grape Nuts at
w. M. Rowe's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
DolNGs

Death at all times is sad enough,
but, when the quiet home is enter
ed and the young wife and mother
is taken, all hearts are touched
with sympathy.
Mrs. Annie Everett Grassland.
beloved wife of Mr. J.. w, Crog-
land of Red Hill passed away on
Monday evening about 8 o'clock,
after q brief immediate illness with
u complication of diseases. This
announcement will bring sincere
sorrow to the hearts ola great many
friends not only in Bennettsville
but in the adjoining counties where
she was veil and most favorably
knowd.
Mrs. Crosland was the eldest
daughter of Mr.. John Il. Everett
OF our town and one loved and liked
by all who knew her. She leaves a
devoted husband and one child,
father, several brothers and sisters
anda host of relatives to mourn her
sad death.
The funeral services were held
at Oak Ridge cemetery Tuesday
evening at 6 o'clock, conducted by
Rev. II. T.. Morris.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
UNCLAIMED

The following letter. ralnnig cd
for Mt Bennettsville Pos .iiico
MALE LisY
w d Skinner,
Eddie e Stewart
II M Boley,
is ~Covington,
} NJ Carlisle,
ID w Davis,
e H Giles,
Charlie McRae,
Campbell Keef,
T. M Gilbert,
FEMALE LIST
Fannie r William.
Amanda Bumgar att.
Dora Richardson,
Hattie Keef,
Alice King.
The slump in cotton 4s al.
doubt the result of tho 3.;orf
the increased acreago W.
eminent has proven ID .l.aIi t5
the farmer.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

San Francisco is slowly bnt
surely recovering from her disas-
ter and trade improving.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
For County Auditor.

| hereby announce myaclfa canaidate
Tor re election to the ollicc efAuditor of
marlboro County-sunjcct 20 the rula, of
the Democratic Primarp
Ncsnc9tfully.
Juno 2, 1906. e. l.. SutkRrlI.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

Messrs Sl,crril and Stanton
placcd their cards this week, and
leave the result in the hands of
9heir fricnds in the coming pri-
mary.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Winthrop College.
Can You Answer Thj.:

Why is it that eve
we fit eye glasses
more trouble with IT,,
A visit to an Ele d
cal parlor will giyo
answer.
SAM j. p ,
Loading Jeweler
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Ts.

wv .Nvv
For Superintendent Of Education
| hereby myself . candidate
for the office Of Suprrintendcntof Edu
cation Of Marlboro county, subject To
the rules Of the Democrats primary.
ARTHUR l., EAsR,KLING.
May %, 1906.
L he eby announce myself q candidate
Tor recollection as Superintendent Of iGdu.
cation OF Marlboro county, subject to tho
Democratic primary.
w. t. STA NTOM.
June 8. 1906.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

aa1 Five cars of Timothy Hay
to be sold right. Bcnncttsyille
Mercantile Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
juno 2, 1896.
Notice of Court

NOTICE is hereby give that ,hc Court
~ OF General Session fer tho Qo.uty of
marlboro will convene ~ Ronnc.t. !, on
the fourth Monday In Juno, 1a>,, Icing
25th day thetoof) 1905, ia md ioi tho
county OF Marlboro ana stnto Of Na1th
All porsons .otoraased win AXE
duo notice thereof.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Specials at Moore's.

Canned Triple zoe each or 2 for
%iiolnzs Picklo-fresh and good.
FRESH Jelly-assortod-only 10.
Armour's Sausage in tomato
sauce only 10 cents.
llo!nzc's White Wine Vinegar
for picking.
g8 Five cars Of Timothy
Ray 10 be sold right.
Bennettsville Mercantile Go.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
int: VIZ TIN SRI u y

on a. have opened UP 81 uIpjn,iate Tin
HaopSl IN the rear of w. T. Pesrsmi's
Jewe,fy Store, where L am d nra-
2ssstto DO ALL KINDS TIN RooFIh !
ma, aaS9 q sbATING on sbo {
1G,ee. Protect your houses BY usi, q
taaa ess; etc. Allnew work gunin .
,So on VIII lind my work done in
'ne nest style; Give me a Trial.
old Cook Stoves Repaired. 3
YOURS TO SERvE
April s., 1906.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

Nay Five cnrs of Timothy Hay
SO 58 acid right.
Bcppettsville Mercantile Go.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
Gentlemen Of The Jury.

GENERAL SESSIONS JUNE TERN 1905.
The following have been drawn 70
serve as petit jurors for June term
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

The newspaper men and women
and devils" will assemble in an
n"@! convention al the is'e of
Palms the later part of June.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

Suddenly, silently and all alone
in her room, while engaged in her
household duties on Thursday
afternoon about 4 80, the gentle
spirit of Mrs. Willie Diggs, wife of
Mr.. B. E. Diggs and daughter of
MIR. W. I. Kelly, u chief of police,
took its flight to the spirit land.
She leaves a heart broken hus-
band, three small children, a father,
three sisters and three brothers to
mourn her sad loss. She was a
sweet tempered and obliging neigh
Dor, and vas esteemed by all who
knew her.
The funeral services were held
at Oak Ridge cemetery on Friday
evening at 5 o'clock, conducted by
B. Mcleod assisted by Rev. G. A..
Jones.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08

j. b. Townsend, j j. Lane.
Pharaoh Odom, w. H. John,
N. Fletcher, j. McB Hurley,
S f Powers, II Il Curry.
w b Thompson, N B Bcthea,
y a Mclnnis, r. b Thomas,
a Il Usher, II B Tatum,
Walter Jones, II McIntyre.
y Is Beverly, Gilbert McEachern,
George Hubbard, j l. Spears.
w S Lee, IA Parker.
G NJ Smith, CD Odom,
4 . Rogers, ia C~ovington,
IS kullard, WI Darlington,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-06-08
j. A DRAKE,

u. A nitN ~,
Clerk Court oil G.. e.. ~ q. g,
For Marlboro % IS. Z.
May IS, I9o6.-rm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-22
Flood Situation Improved

Memphis, Nov. 21.-The flood sit
uation as regards the railroads, was
somewhat improved Wednesday in the
case of one road-the Southern
which resumed its traffic into Mem
phis, thus relieving the Frisco of
the burden of handling the Southern
traffic. Matters, however ,are much
worse for the Illinois Central and
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
railroads. Although the Illinois Cen
tral is greatly hampered in its north
ern traffic on account of the weaken
Ing CT the Wolf river bridge, the
officials of that road report its lines
south as yet all right. The Louis
vile and Nashville have had, as yet,
no Washouts, but the heavy rains
have delayed a number of their pas
senger trains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-22

Washington, Nov. 21.-The war
department issued the following
statement Wednesday concerning the
negro troops ordered dismissed at
Fort Reno:
In the matter of the order dis
charging the enlisted men of three
companies Of the Twenty fifth infan-
try issued by the president, appIica-
ton was presented TO the secretary
OF war by number Of persons of
standing asking for a rehearing by
the president of the ground on which
the action was taken. The secretary
telegraphed the president of the ap-
plicaion and delayed the proceedings
OF the discharge until the president
could Indicate his wishes. The Sec
retary was IN the meantime called
out OF town. No answer was re-
ceived from the president. The
secretary on his return did not feel
justified in further delaying the ex-
ecution of the order of DISCHARGE.
especially in view of the fact that the
secretary then learned that the pres
ident had fully and exhaustively con-
stdered the argument against the or
der OF the persons who now applied
Ior rehearlng. Accordingly, the
secretary directed yesterday (Tues-
day. that the proceedings for dis
charging the negroes be continued
without delay"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-22
Thaw Prepare.s For Trial.

New York, Nov. 21.-Harry K.
Thaw had long conference with
Lawyers Delmar, Gleason and Pea
body Tuesday in preparation for his
trial, which is expected to begin on
Dec. 3. He was subjected to
searching examination by Delmra ON
new phases Of the case developed by
detectives. Mrs. Evelyn Nisbet
Thaw was in cheerful mood after
the interview with her husband at his
cell door and said: my husband
can hardly wait for his trial day. The
last thing he said to me was I'll be
home Christmas 1 know he will
be free by that time unless there is
something happens to delay the trial !"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-22

Herkimer, n. Y, Nov. 21.-Inter-
est in the trial of Chester Gillette,
who is charged with the murder of
Miss Grace Brown, increases as the
testimony in this sad love romance
develops. A great throgn filed the
court room and listened to the pa
thetic letters the girl wrote Gillette
for three months previous to her
death. In them the factory girl
Bill Brown, as Gillette affection
ately called her, laid her soul bare
and ended with pitiful pleadings to
her recreant lover to come and keep
his promise that he would wed her.
There was not a man or woman in
the court room who heard the sad re-
cital and remained unmoved The
prisoner himself wept for the first
time in his trial, showing emotion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-22
Murder in the First Degree =.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 21.-
Will Hurd, the negro who killed Po-
liceman T. o. Musgrove, in front of
a South Chattanooga saloon on Nov.
1, was found guilty of murder in the
first degree. On Friday Judge Nc
Reynolds, of the criminal court, will
sentence him to hang. Much excite
ment was caused by the killing of
Musgrove, and the negro was taken
to Knoxville for safekeeping. The
trial passed off without incident, and
the jury, which was composed of the
leading citizens of the city, returned
a verdict within a short time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-22
PLANT RETARDATlON.
The Method of Producing Flowers
Out of Season.

Out of Season.
Lilies of the valley and many other
plants are now placed on the markets
Of the worlds great cities months aft
er they are out of season. This is ac-
complished by plant retardation," ;"
holding back the development by
@eans of cold and darkness until what
yer time is desired Then they are
once more subjected to light and
warmth, when they blossom. The
most prominent feature of a plant re-
tardaton establishment is the huge
cold storage building in which the
plants are slowed away. Under the
care of the guide the visitor passes the
portals. In a moment he steps from
the warmth and light of a summers
day into the cold bitterness of a win
ter's night the darkness of which is
but feebly relieved by the Pickering
hand lanterns. The interior of the
building is divided into various cham
bers, and each one of these is allotted
to some particular kind of plant. One
chamber is full of lily of the valley
roots, the next is packed with boxes
containing liIium bulbs, while again a
compartment is crammed with small
potted plants Of azalea and spiraea.
Each and all of these varieties are in
a dormant condition, sleeping away
their time entirely unconscious of the
changing seasons in the outside world
coated with deposit of frost crystals,
and millions of these fash like dia-
monds in response to the rays of light
from the lamp. The degree of cold is
usually obtained by means of a com
pressed air apparatus, and the freez-
ing current is led into the different
chambers through wooden channels.
In course of time these passages get
choked with hoarfrost, and it becomes
necessary for a man to enter them and
clean the accumulation away. This is
cold job. In places the temperature
is as low~as 20 degrees below zero.
The costume of a workman engaged
in this clearing ont operation is prac-
tically an arctic outfit. Every part
of the body with the exception of
small holes for eyes and mouth must
be protected with thick wool Other
wise serious frostbites would ensue.
Retarded plants may be kept in
check for eight months or at times as
long as year, and curiously enough
they do not seem to be any the worse
for the treatment Indeed, the expert
ence seems to make them grow all the
faster when they are allowed to make
a start Some varieties grow at a tre-
mendous rate when they are brought
into heat.-Chicag0 News.