Demo tc Bellefonte, Pa., Jan. 3, 1902. FARM NOTES. The Horse’s Foot. Probably there is more trouble with the foot of the horse than with any other part. A plain talk about this, entirely devoid of unexplained professional terms, may be helpful to those who will spend the time to reflect upon it. Many diseases of the foot are directly the result of faulty shoe- ing or absence of care of the feet, and con- sequently avoidable. The foot of the horse is a wonderful piece of mechanism. It consists of hundreds of distinct parts, all interdependent, but each as absolutely necessary as are the various parts of a rail- road engine. The internal framework or skeleton of the horse’s foot consists of three bones. The interspaces contain nerves and blood vessels and various in- tricate machinery to secrete horn and a greasy, watery matter to lubricate the var- ious parts of the machinery and keep the horn of the hoof soft and elastic. The frog is a very important part of the machinery. It prevents serious effects of con- cussion to the body when the animal is travelling on a hard road. The concus- sion upon the frog keeps all the other ma- chinery of the foot in motion; otherwise hoof material would not he secreted nor lubricating material to oil the machinery and keep it in smooth and effective run- ning order—the latter for the same pur- pose that the engineer keeps wearing por- tions of his engine oiled. If there were no frog there would be no lubrication; all the machinery would become dry, the hoof brittle. shrink up and bind, and the horse would hecome a cripple and perhaps lose the hoof. By paring away the frog, as some smiths do when shoeing the horse, they do about the worst thing they could for the foot and the animal, for they de- stroy the main piece of the machinery, without which all the rest must fail. With no spring to receive and modify the concussion as the horse travels, it pounds him and makes him feel sore all over. As a preventive of harmful concussion, the frog protects the horse as the spring draw- heads of railroad cars protect the coaches and passengers. Without springs here, the passengers would have their lives balf pounded and jerked out of them in a day’s travel. Some inexperienced smiths are so anxious to have the frog look nice, and it pares so easily, that they are too free in using the paring knife. The only admis- sible paring of the frog is to trim off from it the partially dissevered shreds attached to it, if there are any. The art of shoeing is very little under- stood. The hoofs of no two horses are ex- actly alike. Before fashioning or applying a shoe, the skilful operator will view the foot from every point, The best smith I ever knew, when a strange horse came to his shop to be shod, would have the at- tendant move the animal both on a walk and on a trot before he would begin oper- ations. He could then see where the horn of the hoofs needed most paring and where the least. When he had done with the horse his feet would squarely strike on the ground when he moved. Very few pay any attention to this desirable feature. ‘When the shoe is fastened on, its lower or under surface should be about even with the surface of the frog, Iu travelling on the earth the calks sink into it so that the frog strikes the earth at every step as well as the shoe, and this concussion of the frog upon the earth is what keeps the internal machinery of the foot in healthful action. The Creator designed the horse to walk on the face of the earth; but when he is kept upon the smooth, hard paved city streets, the shoe calks keep the frog far above any- thing to press against, and in consequence there is nothing to keep the internal ma- chinery of the foot in motion, and hence the hoofs get dry and brittle and the ani- mal is then called ‘‘hoof bound’’ or foot- sore’’ and becomes a confirmed cripple, and is usually sold for what he will fetch, and all this because of man putting him in an unnatural condition—where the frog can- not be acted upon by concussion with the ground or anything else. Cobblestone pavement is better for a horse than a smooth, hard pavement, for the frog will sometimes strike the former. It is unsafe to keep work horses on a bard pavement longer than a year at a time; and let the close of that year be in the spring, for they would get some relief in winter when the snow is on the ground. When horses are footsore and not too old they will largely or entirely recover from it if kept on a farm a year or two. Many farm- ers near cities understand this, and watch for young horses with tender feet that are right otherwise. They purchase them at a small price, take them to the farm and make sound horses of them, and perhaps sell them at a largely advanced price to go back to the city, where they are most like- ly to contract the same trouble again. There is a good deal in determining whether a horse is shod right or not by looking at his shoes when somewhat worn. If one corner of a toe calk is worn off more than the other corner, it is an indication that the side of the hoof next to the most worn corner has been pared down too much. To correct this and cause the foot to strike the ground squarely, the opposite side of the hoof needs cutting down. This is not true in all cases, for some horses have the ugly habit of travelling unsquarely. To travel ‘‘squarely’’ means to set the feet squarely on the ground and not twist the leg out or in when moving along. Errors in shoeing are apt to cause much trouble with the legs as well as the feet, as wind-puffs, spavin and some other ail- ments. Bad shoeing often creates such a complication of difficulties as to result in laminitis, or founder. When this occurs pull the shoe off and reduce the local in- flammation with poultices. If in summer, turn the animal out to pasture, and if in winter, keep him in a roomy box stall with an earth floor and exercise him out of doors daily, and thus bring the natural action of the frog into use again. A broad, flat hoof, and also a small, narrow one, are in- dications of an early tendency to disease. A full, plump foot of medium size for the weight of the animal is the most promising of endurance and freedom from disease. ‘‘Clicking’’ or ‘‘forging’’ is usually caused by underfeeding and overdriving. Click- ers are mostly animals made to work at too early an age. Time, liberal feeding and moderate driving will remedy such cases. Often a horse starts out from home all right, hut returns clicking. Less drive and more oats is the cure. Shortening the toes of the hind feet will sometimes help, but proper care and use are the only pan- acea.—Dr. Galen Wilson in N. Y. Tribune Farmer. —— Women can now attend as delegates the general conferences of the Methodist Episcopal church, the several conferences throughout the country having voted 8,196 to 2,513 in favor of their admission, FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN. The fad of the moment is a tiny line of tulle or chiffon around the stock, ending in an immense chou at the back of the neck. When a polished table is stained by a hot dish, one restoring process is to use first wood alcohol and then linseed or olive oil. This treatment is excellent for keep- ing any polished furniture in order, and is one of the few things for which wood alco- hol may be used. The latter is cheaper than the pure and for certain domestic uses is quite as good. — 1 Bridesmaids gowns are preferred all of color, pastel pink, blue or gicen being the favorites, and are made of soft, cling- ing material, similiar to those worn by the brides, with, preferably black }.irture hats. The touch of black that accen:.ates and brings out the color of the costume, has be- come a recognized aid to effect in these, as in costumes of less limited use. The big hats with graceful sweeping plumes, add to the picture as no color could do. A pretty innovation, at a recent wedding of fashionable folk, consisted in the brides- maids passing down from the chancel to the door to meet the bride, in place of en- tering with or in advance of her. There were twelve in all, and the number was di- vided into two parties. As the strains of the wedding march burst forth they emerg- ed from the choir rooms, one at each side of the chancel, and, meeting, walked two by two down the centre aisie to the en- trance, where they met, and escorted the bridal party to the altar. The maid of honor alone entered with the bride and her father, and was dressed in yellow, while the bridesmaids were in white, but all wore big black hats that gave a picturesque touch to the scene, and carried big bunches of white chrysanthemums over the left arms. The white-gowned attendants is a French idea, and was noted in Paris last year, but has never become universal or popular here in spite of the seeming fitness, although the wedding I have been describ- ing was eminently chic and effective. The one touch of color found in the maid of hon- or’s gown made a focas and an admirable background for the bride, while at the same time it separated its wearer from the gen- eral group. Neat and well-fitting shoes play a very important part in woman’s attire, though many of them do not seem to have grasped the fact, judging from the careless manner in which they dress their feet after devot- ing an hour or more to the other details of their toilette,and it is surprising how many will invest in cheap shoes who would scorn to wear anything but the best in other ar- ticles of dress. Surrounded by every comfort and lux- ury that money can buy, there seems to be no necessity for daughters of wealthy par- ents or even those in comfortable circum- stances to concern themselves about a means of livelihood, but cruel fate bas a habit of playing sorry tricks at times. A sudden decline in values may turn for- tune’s most fascinating smile into the dark- est of frowns in a single day and compel the petted child of plenty to make her own living and perhaps to assist in the support of her family. So every girl should take stock of her accomplishments and cultivate any special talent she may possess. To be sure, there are thousands who are not gift- ed in any particular line, yet have the knack of doing a great many things equal- ly well, but this is rather a misfortune to the ‘‘all-around girl”’ of whom we so often hear parents proudly speak, for she will never-be a real, genuine success at any one thing unless she drops her role of “Jack of all Trades’’ and determines to devote her energies to mastering one of them. You may have noticed that it is always the girl who has a talent (?) for doing everything that will eventually evolve into the family drudge. If it be in a well-to-do home no one can market, buy furnishings or attend to the numerous details that require person al supervision half so well, and she is gen- erously allowed to do these things. Should she belong to the other half every house- hold duty falls to her lot, because she has always made herself useful, and in what- ever walk of life you may find her she is sare to be living sad and melancholy, friend- less and alone, when her days of usefulness are over. Don’t trifle with an uncertainty, dear girls. Look for the hest, prepare for any emergency and let the wheel of for- tune turn whatever way it will. The finest and most artistic of furniture pieces at present are all made upon old- style patterns. Weathered oak is the craze of the hour. One or two good-sized mirrors in brass or gilt frames will do much to lighten a dark ball or room. The style of young girls’ dresses is only a modification of those worn by grown-up people. Boleros, blouses, shaped skirts, some with box pleats at the back, some gored to the waist,are all worn by the little folks; good taste alone determines how much or how little trimming shall be put on or whether or not the wearer is too young for any particular style. Only hats are simple, and they are mostly plain felts and straws trimmed with ribbon, but some are heavy with feathers or bedecked with flowers. For school wear I saw a very pretty child’s costume. The dress was of tartan in which blue predominated, and was made with a full blouse bodice and shaped skirt; a reefer coat was worn over this of blue cloth, matching the blue of the tartan, and edged round with black braid. The lapels and cuffs were of tartan,and the blue hat was trimmed with tartan ribbon. It was aserv- iceable dress, and yet looked bright and smart. Our tiny girl’s hair is still tied upon each side of the head with ribbons, but the lit- tle boys bave gone back to the old toupee, which their great grandfathers wore before them. °° Skirts will be single, with tucks, a nar- row shaped flounce surrounding the foot, or a very deep one of the same description, mounted on a small or medium-sized yoke. All fit closely 10und the hips and expand widely towards the hem. They will still be worn very short. "- The waists are of the blouse description, forming broad and narrow plaits back and front, drawn in at the waiss-line beneath a band of some bright color. They continue to be out low over a white silk or woolen chemisette. The sleeves are narrow, often terminating at the elbow, but being con- tinued down to the wrist in the same ma- terial as the chemisette. There ig also the bolero, either of the same material as the skirt or velvet. It is made without sleeves, and will be worn over a fanoy blouse having sleeves and revers pass- ing over the fronts of the bolero. This is cut quite low round the neck, leaving all the upper portion of the blouse visible. . RL. sa he The blouses are very elegant, being rich- trasting well with the frock, of which the trimming is of the simplest. let bodice is much in favor. course, cat in one with the skirt which is of the princess order. The skirt, entirely plain, or with a shaped flounce, at the foot, imparting the required flare. For young ladies the skirt reaches the ground, or within two or three inches of it. For them the long coat will be the appropriate garment in cloth or far. Leather waist belts, in preference white, are in full vogue for children. Loops of the material of the dress are placed across the band of the skirt and through these the leather belts are passed. Poor, Unhappy Millionaire. Rockefeller Lives on Crackers and Milk and Works for His Health. The shaving off of his mustache makes a surprising change in the appearance of John D. Rockefeller, the multi-millionaire. He seems much thinner and more sickly. His hair has begun to fall out so fast that he is almost entirely bald, and he seems to be more easily fatigued than heretofore. Mr. Rockefeller is worth an enormous sum, and his income is $30,000,000 a year. Since 1891 he has been so delicate that it is impossible for him to eat a hearty meal. On his estate of 2,000 acres in the Pocan- tico Hills he often works for days at a time in the fields, hoping to regain his strength, but thus far his efforts have been in vain. He has a fine 18-hole golf course, but cannot play over it for fear of overtaxing bis strength. After a day of exercise he sits down to a supper of crackers and skim- med milk, which is served at a tempera- ture of 98 2-5 degrees for nothing may pass his lips at a temperature lower than blood heat. Ice has been for years a forbidden luxury for him. Mr. Rockefeller must walk every day, whether he wants to or not. He often walks from his home, in Fifty-fourth street, to his office, 26 -Broadway. He cannot smoke cigars, drink wines or lig- uors, drive his fast horses or sail in his fine yacht. Any one of these pastimes would upset him and make him sick for months. Methodist Fund Nearly Raised. Methodists are congratulating them- selves on ending this calendar year with a round $15,000,000 of their $20,000,000 thank offering fund. Mass meetings de- signed to insure the raising of the remaining $5,000,000 are to begin in January, and are to be held in New York, Boston, Phila- delphia, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Chica- go. In Pittsburg and other large cities no meetings are to be held, for the reason that in them the task has already been accom- plished and the cities selected are intend- ed to be national. Speakers at all of them are to be Governors and United States Senators. All the millions thus far raised will be used for strengthening ex- isting enterprises. FINDS WAY 10 L1vE LoNG.—The start- ling announcement of a Discovery that will surely lengthen life is made by editor O. H. Downey, of Churubusco, Ind. ‘I wish to state,’”” he writes, ‘‘that Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption is the most infallible remedy that I have ever known for Coughs, Colds and Grip. It’s invaluable to people with weak lungs. Having this wonderful medicine no one need dread Pneumonia or Consumption. Its relief is instant and cure certain.”’ Green’s pharmacy guaranteees very 50c. and $1 bottle, and gives trial bottles free. For young girls in their teens the corse- This is, of { Kidnaped Zachary Taylor. ly embroidered in gold and colors, con-' | ! Death of T. C. Coleman, Who Once Ran Away i With a President. 1 . seventy-seven. Mr. Coleman, who came { to this country from Cork, Ireland, in 1838. was connected with the steam-boat business in its palmy days. If was while engaged in this business that Mr. Coleman. then a steamboat captain, kidnapped Pres- ident-elect Zachary Taylor by way ofa joke. that Gen. Taylor should be taken up the specially fitted boat, with brass bands and festivities befitting the celebration. Capt. Coleman came by a few hours earlier than the vessel of honor and took the president- elect on board, the latter unaware that be had taken the wrong boat. Nine children survive Mr. Coleman. Castoria. AS TT Oo R 1 A cC A: 8:7 0. R- I A Cc A 8S T 0 R I A C A 8 'T O RB I A c Aguila. pie Ty ceo BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF CHAS. H FLETCHER. THE KIND YOU HAVE ALWAYS BOUGH1 In Use For Over 30 Years. ccc A S T 0 R11 A A S T 0 R' LI'iA Cc A S T o R 1. 4A C A S T oO R 1 A Cc A S T 0 a ccc A S T Oo RB 1 A 46-19-1y The Centaur Co., New York City. New Advertisements. XECUTOR’S NOTICE.—Letters testa- mentary on the estate of Jacob Dunkle deceased, late of Walker township, having been granted to the undersigned he requests all per- sons knowing themselves indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the Sake 10 present them duly i 1 settlement, authenticated fo nents EITRICH, 46-46-6t Hublersburg, Pa. WwW ANTED.—Several persons of charac- ter and good reputation in each sy e (one in this county Yequited) to represel bane advertise old established wealthy businos ¥ hogs of solid financial standing. Salary $ Eh ely with expenses additional, all pa; able an an each Wednesday direct from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished, when necessary. lope: ences. Enclose self-addressed enve NG wie MsRACER, 316 CAXTON BUILD ao 3h Prospectus. McCLURE’S ARE you interested in your fellows ? life? ty in any form ? read McClure’s regularly. of gallant men and beautiful women. 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Mention this paper. Buggies for Sale. UGGIES FOR SAL NEW AND SECOND HAND BARGAINS in ——BUGGIES AND WAGONS— at the McQUISTION & CO. Bellefonte, Pa. SHOPS We have rare bargains in 2 New Top Buggies, one with rubber tires. 1 New Open Buggy, with or without rubber tires. 3 Second Hand Top Buggies. 1 Second Hand two-seated Spring wagon. They aust he sold. Come and see them. 46-31-tf Fiour and Feed. | Cons Y. WAGNER, BrocKERHOFF MILLS, BELLEFONTE, PA. Manufacturer, and wholesaler and retailers of ROLLER FLOUR, FEED, COEN MEAL, Ete. Also Dealer in Grain. Manufactures and has on hand at all times the following brands of high grade flour WHITE STAR, OUR BEST. HIGH GRADE, VICTORY PATENT, FANCY PATENT—formerly Phee- nix Mills high grade brand, The only place in the county where SPRAY, an extraordinary fine grade of Spring wheat Patent Flour can be obtained. ALSO : INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD. FEED OF ALL KINDS, Whole or Manufactured. All kinds of Grain bought at office. Exchanges Flour for Wheat. OFFICE and STORE, - Bellefonte. MILL, «a oii. 46-19-1y Bishop Street, ST ATMS BST MT BST SBT BST SMSO TDM OMA BTV 4 ROOPSBURG. SY Meat Markets. GFT THE BEST MEATS. You save nothing by buying, poor, thin or gristly meats. I use only the ° LARGEST, FATTEST, CATTLE, and supply my customers with the fresh- est, choicest, best blood and muscle mak- ing Steaks and Roasts. My prices are no higher than poorer meats are eise- where. I always have ——DRESSED POULTRY,—— Game in season, and any kinds of good meats you want. Try My SHor. P. L. BEEZER. High Street, Bellefonte. 43-34-1y AVE IN YOUR MEAT BILLS. There is no reason why you should use poor meat, or pay exorbitart prices for tender, juicy steaks. Good meat is abundant here- abouts, because good cattle, sheep and calves are to be had. WE BUY ONLY THE BEST and we sell only that which is good. We don't romise to Five it away, but we will farnish you §00D MEAT, at prices that you have paid elsewhere for very poor. —GIVE US A TRIAL andsee if you don't save in the long run and - ha, ~ better Meats, Poultry and Game (in sea- son) 12an have been furnished 5, | GETTIG & KREAMER Bush HouseBlotk