ee FARM NOTES. —1It is not always the man with the big- gest herd of cows who clears the most mon- ey from his dairy. —Gilt edged butter is more to be desired on the average customer’s plate than any delicacy of the season. — The dairywoman who churns before “sun np’’ in the morning often makes firm grained butter without the use of ice. —The reason some farmers never ex- tract the latent gold in dairy cows is that they persist in looking to the grain and corn fields for it. Tt isa parody on cleanliness to try to strain filth out of milk when it might have been obviated by the exercise of the most ordinary precautions. __1¢ is a curious fact, and yet true, that some of the most profitable moments any one engaged in dairying can spend are in repeated washing of the hands. ~The bodies of dead animals are con- verted into fertilizer by some farmers, but something depends upon circumstances as $0 the advisability of so doing. If an ani- mal Gies of some contagious disease and is buried the earthworms will bring to the surface the germs of the disease. This fact was demonstrated by Pasteur, the famous French chemist, who made tests in that di- rection. Disease was communicated to animals that ate grass which grew over the body of a buried animal. The better plan is to consume the bodies of diseased ani- mals, or subject them to a bath of sul- phuric acid after death in order to destroy the germs of disease. —_The following formula will keep cider sweet for an indefinite length of time : Let it ferment until sufficiently acid to suit taste; then bottle in champagne bottles of one quart each, putting one raisin and one clove in each bottle ; cork tight, wire se- curely, keep in a cool cellar, and in three months it will be fit for use. Care must be exercisea when opening to let the gas escape gradually or your bottle will be emptied all over the room. It makes a drink superior to champagne and does not make the hair pull after using. More than one raisin put in will burst any bottle made.—Country Gentleman. —In writing about the care of horses an eminent English army officer has the fol- lowing to say : “Regularity of exercise is an important element in the development of the highest powers of the horse. The horse in regular work will suffer less in his legs than an- other, for he becomes gradually and thor- oughly accustomed to what is required of him. The whole living machine accommo- dates itself to the regular demands ou it, the body becomes active and well condi- tioned, without superfluous fat, and the muscles and tendons gradually develop. Horses in regular work are also pearly ex- empt from the many accidents which arise from overfeshness. As a proof of the value of regular exercise, we need only refer to the stagecoach horse of former days. Many of these animals, though by no means of the best physical frame, would trot with a heavy load behind them for eight hours at the rate of ten miles an hour without turn- ing a hair, and this work they would con- tinue to do for years without even being sick or sorry. Few gentlemen can ay as much for their carrirge horses. No horses, in fact, were in hardier condition. On the other hand, if exercise be neglected, even for a few days, in a horse in high condi- tion, he will put on fat. He has been tak- ing daily the large amount of material needed to sustain the consumption caused by his work. If that work cease sudden- ly, nature will, notwithstanding, continue to supply the new material, and fat, fol- lowed by plethora and frequently by dis- ease, will be the speedy consequence.’’ __A forest may consist of a single spe- cies, when itis known as a pure wood, or of different species, when it is known asa mixed wood. Pure woods are seldom found. While they are more easily man- FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN. How many girls one sees with a bow of black watered ribbon or of taffeta worn at the back of the head, just above the catogan braids, or at the crown of the head if the bair is dressed high ! It is well that the girls wear this by daylight, but also well that they know that this style of hair- dressing is rather passe. Wear an aigrette of an evening or a comb, butterfly or some other decoration, and reserve your black ribbon bow for daytime use. There are just enough fashions in the win- dows of the city stores to hint of what to lower and flare more; there are more ruffles; and where rufflss are missing elaborate stitching in contrast. The jackets are simple—except for some bright little vest, which chirks up the spirit of the whole gown. Some of the shoulders seem broader and squarer—just as they will be in the Spring alsters and rain coats. Some are strapped with leather. The linen shirt waist suit is already an- nounced for summer morning frocks. First place is given to white and linen color— navy blue and pale blue follow close sec- onds. Linen lends itself to severe tailor-made effects, which probably accounts for its place of favor. Faggoting isan odd sorb of embellishment employed. Itis hand- worked, giving the effect of a unique linen insertion not over a quarter of an inch wide. The sleeves have heen growing per- ceptibly fuller, the tendency to widen out at the cuff apparent. One might call it the evolution of last year’s bishop sleeve. The cuffs? Well, very much like those of last summer, sometimes deeper, sometimes pointed, again left straight. The waist is tucked in all sorts of ways. Very effective is the stitching on the plain gored skirt and waist,simulating the Walls of-Troy design, plain and smartly severe. Girdles are notably severe, made of linen, finished with stitching. Only the merest suggestion of long front remains. The un- comfortable, hot-looking, high-backed col- lar of last summer has disappeared. One of equal width around, cool- and chic has taken its place. Stitching and faggoting are its smart finish, carried out on cuffs and front as well. 3 The best-hred women do not fuss. They take their gowns and their furniture, their jewels and their children 2s matters of course. They are unconseious of their veils and their gloves, and they expect every one else to be equally so. If they see an intimate wearing a handsome gown they refer to it admiringly but they also preface their comment with an apology. Theirdifferences with their husbands are not aired, neither are the domestic upheavals caused by the desertion of the cook on wash morning. The repose of well-bred women is not the quiet of weakness. It is the calm of train- ed faculties, balanced so nicely that an earthquake may cause a change of color, but will not bring forth a loud cry. Well- bred women are a boon to the human race. They help the social and professional world to maintain a high standard both of morals and behavior. Low-neck, short-sleeve night gowns are a fad at present, and it matters not whether the weather be cold or warm, this style prevails. Sleeping rooms are usually of even temperature, and there is not much danger of catching cold when wearing one of these dainty conceits. Square, round, or pointed effects are shown, and usually the upper portion consists of a yoke in which lace, line embroidery, tucking or ribbon is used. The sleeves terminate in flowing ruffles of lace, which depend from Buy Your Harness at Home. Buy at home ; save money and see what you are getting. Don’t buy a cat in a bag nor from pictures ; come and see the goods. Low prices on reliable Harness. We fit the harness to the horse. The habit of sending away for your har- pess wants is not justified, either in the advantage of prices or better quality. All we ask is that you compare our goods ab the same prices, and let the man with the best goods and prices get your orders. We do not expect that you patronize us because we are neighbors and friends, but we would be glad to have you at least call in and expect this spring. The skirts are tight | give us a fair opportunity to convince you “hat it is to your best interest to give us your harness business. We want your har- ..ess business, and if we can sell you better Larness for less money we think we ought to have it. We. are here to do business and, as we buy for cash, we can supply your harness wants for less money then any other con- cern in the county—big or small. Come in and let us figure with you on your wants. Its not assuming too much to say, that having an experience of forty years in the business we are better qualified to know your wants and to manufacture what you want than you are likely to find in seed stores or hardware stores. Is not the local harnessmaker entitled to all of your trade? You never think, when your harness breaks or your collars need repairs, of taking them to feed stores or hardware men. Why not take care of the harnessmaker at home, who is obliged to do your repair work? Practice what you have taught—protect your local dealers. SPECIAL OFFER. For the next 60 days we will close out all of our Robes, Blankets and Bells at cost to make room for the biggest line of heavy and light harness we have ever placed before the public. We carry a fine line of men’s working gloves and mittens. Every purchaser of $5 is entitled to a present of a useful piece of merchandise. Thirty-two years in business in Belle- fonte is a safe guarantee. We are here to stay. Respt. yours, JAMES SCHOFIELD, 43-37 Bellefonte, Pa. A Sceond Conference on Agricultural Education. A very important meeting in the inter- est of agricultural education was held on Tuesday last (January 21st) at the office of the State Superintendent of Public In- struction, representatives of all the State agricultural organizations, as well as of the Department of Public Instruction, of Agriculture and of Forestry, and of the Pennsylvania State College being present. This is the second conference of the Al- lied Agricultural Organizations of the State, the first being held June 4th and 5th, 1900. At that time a program of legislation for the promotion of agricultur- al education in the Commonwealth was mapped out, which enlisted the farmers of the State in its support to an unprecedented extent, and which secured an overwhelm- ing vote in its favor in the last legislature, but which received the disapproval of the Governor on account of insufficient State revenue. The conference of Tuesday last was unaminous in its determination to renew this campaign upon au even broader scale, and to insist that the faculties for acquir- tigh-fitting elbow bands, or else they are bell-shaped and trimmed with Narrow frills. Artificial blooms are at present much worn, but in quite a novel form. They are disposed in close-set rows when meant for trimming purposes, or in a set of three when worn as a bouquet, and always with- out foliage. Some head a flonnce or form a ruche around the bottom of the skirt. The very large flowers, with trails of foli- age, are worn on one shoulder. Some of aged than mixed woods, the dangers are greater, and the practice is seldom advis- able. However, mixed woods of few species are generally more desirable than those of many species. When different species are grown togeth- er, the light conditions demanded by each become of paramount importance. Cer- tain trees demand full exposure to the sun light and will not grow in the shade of other trees. They are known as light de- manding trees altogether. Generally trees with light and scanty foliage belong to this class, although there are some exceptions. The birches, pines, honey locust, black locust, blacl: cherry, ash and chestnut be- long here. Other species thrive in partial shade and are known as shade bearing trees. Among these are the beech, maple, hemlock and oaks. If, then, light de- manding and shade bearing trees are plant- ed together, care must be taken that the former are more rapid growers or else that they are given sufficient start to enable them to keep ip the lead. Thinning becomes one of the most im- portant operations in forestry. Here, again, “the light conditions are all important and must be studied carefully. It is well known that a tree which grows in the open field becomes broad, sturdy and vigorous, beautiful to look upon, but useless to the lumberman. In forest management just the reverse of this type is demanded. The boles must be tall and straight and taper as little as possible. To secure this the forest should he thinned but lightly in ite earlier years until the trees have attained their principal height. Thinning may then be increased, and these tall, slim boles will increase in size, making the type of “tree most desired. By this method the an- nual layers of growth will be more uni- form and the quality of timber better be- cause the tree grows less rapidly in its earlier years than it would do under nor- mal conditions. Nature must be made to do her own pruning in forest management, and, like all other pruners, her work will be more effective if done when the branches are small. When trees stand thick in their earlier years, the branches are killed out from want of light while yet small; hence no large knots remain to injure the quality of the timber. Statistics taken from the Black forest as $0 the number of trees per acre growing in forests of different ages show the averages to be about as follows : At 20 years, 4,000 trees per acre; at 40 years, 1,000; at 60 years, 450; at 80 years, 350; at 100 years, 950. The number of trees per acre will need to vary with conditions of soil, cli- mate and altitude, but these figures may give a general idea of the great difference in number between young forests and old -forests properly managed. these flowers nave the veings and leaves outlined with paste. The chemisettes, or blouses, were never more elaborate than now, but the first favorites are in ivory white satin, the tucks of which are so small as to give the ap- pearance of a ribbed material. Since the cold weather has come upon us, some Rus- sian blouses in Liberty velvet have ap- peared, trimmed with strappings and bands in Persion designs. These are very effec- tive. A New Idea in Fritters.—‘‘Better than grandmother’s doughnuts,”’ was the ver- dict of the small gourmand of the family, and with such a recommendation the mak- ing of apricot fritters should be more gen- erally known. Drain the syrup from a can of apricots, bring it to the boiling point, add one-half of a cupful of sugar and one teaspoonful of cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water. Stir until clear and thick, drop in an inch stick of cinnamon and simmer for five min- utes. Beat together the yolk of one egg and one-quarter of a cupful of cold water; add one-half of a cupful of flour, one-quar- ter of a teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoon- ful of powdered sugar and one-half of a tea- spoonful of olive oil, beaten uutil smooth. Whip the white of the egg to a stiff, dry froth, stir lightly into the batter, and set away in a cool place for at least two hours. Have ready a kettle of smoking hot fat; dip each piece of drained fruit into the bat- ter, drop into the hot fat and cook quickly until a golden brown. Drain for a mo- ment on unglazed paper and serve hot with the favorite pudding sauce. Recipe for Face Bleach.—Bichloride of mercury, eight grains; tincture of benzoin, one dram; water enough to make eight ounces; use as often as agreeable. Do not forget that bichloride of mercury and corrosive sublimate are one and the same thing. Proper enough to use, in certain cases, but dangerous to be left within reach of ignorant persons and young children. A firm noted for its shirt waist showings is making a fetching display in finest India lawn. These shirts bave either tucked yokes, or else an embroidered band down the centre front, with corresponding em- broidery down each side of the band. There are no yokes, and the seams are joined with finest beading in hemstitched effect. Hap- pily, pretty tucked collars with dainty turnovers come on the shirts, which means that we are to be spared the awful, cut- ting choker. Sleeves are in the shape of slender bishops, and end either at the wrist or just below the elbow. Many of the fin- est shirt waists buttons at the back, and these cost up to $8.50. Done at home the cost may be very little. ing an education in agricultural and related subjects in Pennsylvania, instead of being, as now, entirely inadequate to meet the de- mand and inferior to those of most other States shall be such as this Commonwealth may be proud of. Resolutions were unanimously adoped fa- voring liberal appropriations by the next legislature for an agricultural building at the State College, for the correspondence courses in agriculture, for equipment and instruction in Forestry, and for an ele- mentary school of Forestry, for the main- tenance of township high schools, and for the prompt publication of reports of the meetings of agricultural organizations. An Executive Committee, consisting of one member from each of the sixteen or- ganizations represented, was appointed and provision was also made for a legislative committee to take active charge of the campaign. The meeting was earnest and enthusiastic and the reports presented dem- onstrated that the farmers of the State are behind this movement, and are determined that Pennsylvania shall no longer be in the rear of the column in tbe march of agri- cultural progress. ——————————————— Enemy of the Steel Car, . The greatest enemy of the pressed steel car is corrosion. The sulphur and other minerals from coal eat into the material of the car body rapidly. Dumping in coal, limestone and other rough materials cut off the paint and the sulphur begins its work. It has been found advisable to repaint these cars inside and out at least every eighteen months. The painting process has been re- duced to the minimum of expense by the spraying process, but the cleaning of the metal is quite expensive, although simpli- fied greatly by the use of the sand blast. How to prevent the sulphur from damaging the cais is a problem which now confronts the railway officials as well as the manu- facturers of the cars. Railroad to Try Steel Ties. As soon as the frost is out of the ground the Northern Central railway will take up 1,000 wooden ties at Middletown Ferry and at Goldsboro and replace them with steel ties, now being made by the Penn- sylvania Steel company, at Steelton. It the steel ties prove a success, they will, it is said, replace the wooden ties on the Pennsylvania railroad system. THE SECRET OF LONG Lire.—Consists in keeping all the main organs of the body in healthy, regular action, and in quickly destroying deadly disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate Stomach, Liver and Kid- neys, purify the blood, and give a splendid appetite. They work wonders in curing Kidney Troubles, Female Complaints, Nervous Diseases, Constipation, Dyspepsia, and Malaria. Vigorous health and strength always follow their use. Only 50c. guar- anteed by Green’s pharmacy. f Castoria. | McCalmont & Co. A 8 T 0 R I A cC Af FT OR FA C 32'S"T 0 R I A 2 2 8 T 0 R11 A | : A S T 0 R I A { “2 * TW BEARS | Can a Spertan.an have if he does tot iry 1 to seenre the best gecds with which to get THE his game? SIGNATURE Ove Lisr oe or | GUNS, AEE SR TR CHAS. HO FLETCHER. tieessssvsinseigaeseseseestases ies T1sMIENIL ESRI ELE RSs rss enes to tho finesh jt theity ana ie cordially THE | invite all interested to inspect the dis- ! play. KIND We offer, at special prices, a line of YOU HAVE DOUBLE Axp SINGLE BARREL SHOT ALWAYS BOUGH1 | GUNS AND RIFLES, BLACK AND ; SMOKELESS POWDER SHELLS FOR In Use For Over 30 Years. | | ALL GUNS ccCcC A S T 0 R 1 ..4A / c 4 § pl iBeagimyaid | McCALMONT & CO. C A S T O R T A 46-4-13 BELLEFONTE, PA. Cc A Ss ‘T 0 R 1 -A Cc A S 1 0 BR I. 1A ccc A Ss T 0. BR 1 A § fap Sl es 46-19-ly The Centaur Co., New York City. Painting. New Advertisements. Wall Papering and ECKENROTH THE OLD RELIABLE PAINTER ——AND—- PAPER HANGER Will start with a clean, new stock of Wall Paper and Paints and an experienced corps of workmen and many new ideas for picture framing and wall decora- tions. He will occupy the store room in the Bush Arcade now occupied by Yeager & Davis, about Feb. Ist. At present write or phone E. J. Eckenroth for any urgent w ork needed and T will call at once. E. J. ECKENROTH, . BELLEFONTE, PA. Prospectus. McCLURE’S read McClure’s reqularly. A FEW of gallant men and beautiful women, Mexican War. of Napoleon,” “Life of Lincoln,” etc. GREATEST OF THE OLD MASTERS. By Joux LA FARGE. Interesting and helpful papers on Michelangelo, aph- ael, Rembrandt, etc., their finest pie- tures reproduced in tints. MR. DOOLEY. ON HIS TRAVELS. His views upon the typical New York- er, Philadelphian, Bostonian, and in- habitant of Chicago and Washington. WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE on Till- man, Platt, Cleveland and others. ARE you interested in your Jellows ? Ave you concerned in th affairs of life? Do you care anything about the great men who have brought about the conditions in which you live, and those who are in power to-day ? Do you enjoy wholesome, animated stories that are true to life? Do you care for beau- ty in any form? 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EE n—— ee ———— Wall Papering and Painting. 70 THE PUBLIC: Just a few words to let you know that 1 am still in business and better prepared than ever lo serve you. ZL will be found at the old stand, with the same old methods and fine workmen that have been so satis- factory fo you in the past. ; Remember, that Robert H. Montgomery is the successor to Eckenroth & Mont momery and is in business and solicits | | ROBERT H. MONTGOMERY, Yours patronage. Yours . Crider’s Stone Building, BELLEFONTE, PA. L7-3 | EER P CHICHESTER’S ENGLISH ENNYROYAL PILLS. Original and only genuine. Safe. Always re- liable. Ladies ask druggist for Chichester’s Eng- lish in Red and Gold metallic boxes, sealed with blue ribbon. Take no other, refuse dangerous substitutes and imitations. Buy of your druggist or send 4c in stamps for particulars, testimonials and “Relief for Ladies,” in letter, by return mail. 10,000 testimonials. Sold by all rig ists CHICHESTER CHEMICAL CO. 46-38-52t Madison Square, Phila., Pa. Mention this paper. Buggies for Sale. PUceIEs Fox SALE NEW AND SECOND BARGAINS in — BUGGIES AND WAGONS— at the McQUISTION & CO, Bellefonte, Pa. HAND SHOPS We have rare bacgpins 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 must he sold. Come and see them. 46-310 Flour and Feed. NASA VAT AN BL Y. WAGNER, Brockermorr MiLts, BELLEFONTE, PA. Manufacturer, and wholesaler and retailers of ROLLER FLOUR, FEED, CORN 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—(ormerly 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. INTERNATI ONAL STOCK FOOD. FEED OF ALL KINDS, Whole or Manufactured. All kinds of Grain bought at office. Exchanges Flour for Wheat. OFFICE and STORE, - Bishop Street, Bellefonte. MILL, =.= uo. 0m 46-19-1y AV ATA TUL TAA TA TATA 'ROOPSBURG. ‘ A ALSO : : : / Meat Markets. ; GET THE BEST MEATS. You save nothing by buying, poor, thin or gristly meats, Iuse 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 ho 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. 43-34-1y P. L. BEEZER. High Street, Bellefonte. AVE IN YOUR MEAT BILLS. There is no reason why you should use poor meat, or pay exorbitant 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 give it away, but we will furnish you OD MEAT, at prices that you have paid elsewhere for very poor. ——GIVE US A TRIAL ; and see if you don’t save in the long run and have better Meats, Poultry and Game (in sea: son) than have been furnished you. 7 GETTIG & KREAMER, Bush HouseBlock BELLEFONTE, PA. 44-18 i ad