S 3 N N 6 BDemovra Watcuan. Bellefonte, Pa., July Il, 1902 FARM NOTES. —The growing of asparagus, while de- manding some attention, does not require as much labor as some crops that give small- er profits; yet there is a right way to grow asparagus, and should be followed by those who expect the largest returns from such a crop. Among those who have given special attention to the growing of asparagus of superior size and quality’ is Mr. Charles Uffler, gardener for Mr. G. H. McFadden, Rosemont, Pa., whose exhibit before the New York Horticultural Society on June 11 attracted much attention, as giant stalks four to the pound, tender, white and crisp surprised those who had not supposed that such perfection could be attained. A speci- men bunch was also sent to ‘The Record, ”’ and Mr. Uffler was 1equested to state for the benefit of the readers, his method of growing asparagus, to which request he very kindly complied. The variety is the ‘‘d’Argentenil,”’ and a light soil is preferred, owing to the long growth made by the stalks. The plants can be grown from seed or the roots may be purchased, according to circumstances. If the soil is too wet or heavy it must be un- derdrained fully 30 inches below the sur- face, and deep planting is essential to se- curing long stalks. The roots may be set out in rows, or in single beds, by having two or three rows close together, but it is better to have the roots three feet apart in the rows, with the rows also three feet apart. Desiring to grow white stalks the roots were procured from France, and had been boxed eight weeks before arriving in this country. Of the 2000 plants every one started to grow, 1000 being in double rows and 1000 in single rows, the latter method giving the better results. The trenches were made thirty inches deep, the bottom loosened, the drainage material placed there- in, old sod and fresh leaf mold being pre- ferred. On the top of this was placed ma- nure, thena layer of soil, and the roots then planted. The first fall after the plant- ing the rows were top dressed with manure and the following spring this was covered eight inches with another layer. The fol- lowing fall the same treatment was again given, and the third spring after planting the rows were given a covering of soil in ridges, about six inches higher than the general surface of the bed. In this way the stalks could be cut very deep down with- out the slightest liability of injuring the crown. As soon as the tip of the stalk shows ahout half an inch above ground it is cat, putting the knife down to any desired depth, the deeper the better. Some of the stalks cut have been sixteen inches in length, one and a half inches in diameter and weighing from five to ten ounces eacir. \ The roots are now five years old from 3 ed, and it is proposed to follow a differ- Ne ethod of culture next year, in order _ to have the stalks highly finished, smooth, 03 of perfect shape and even heavier in weight. The soil on which the above crop was grown is really too heavy. and contains many stones, matters which should be obvi- ated if better results are to be attained. Mr. Uffler is cutting from 400 to 500 stalks every morning, all of the large type men- tioned. He began cutting asparagus about the 1st of March in the greenhouse, where be has also been gathering strawberries since February. He has only one green- house, 18 hy 95 feet. His best results were on heavy soil, which demonstrates that one can attain success on any soil if the work is done properly. In connection with this subject attention is called to the fact that when asparagus is cut just as the stalks are appearing above ground the eutire stalk will be crisp and tender, whereas when the stalk is allowed to grow until a considerable portion is green the lower portion of the stalk (near the butt) becomes woody and tough. Those who prefer the green stalks are not aware of the fact that.they lose much of the entire stalk, and that the best flavored and tender- est stalks are those with white tips, and no matter how large the stalks may be, they will he tender and crisp, hence much de- pends upon the stage of growth of the stalk when it is cus. The 1ule should be never to allow a stalk to more than raise up the earth when just appearing, it possible. Another point is that when the rows are hilled up the stalks can be more easily cat. Some growers have their hills even two ft, high, and can walk between the rows and cut the stalks more easily than with the level culture, which necessitates bending over to the work. Those who grow aspara- gus in beds use the green portions of the stalks. Sunch growers have much to learn regarding the advautages of white stalks and would abandon the old method of level culture and shallow planting if the could make it convenient to experiment with “deep planting of the roots, plenty of dis- tance between them (as they soon spread) hilling of the rows and cutting the stilks as soon as they push through the ground.— Phila Record. —In regard to remedies for the squash beetle some growers intimately mix a ta- blespoonful each of kerosene and spirits of turpentine with balf a gallon of finely ground land plaster, scattering a small quantity of the mixture around each plant or over the hill. While this method may cause the bugs to leave for a while, yet it does not destroy them, simply sending them to other plants. The obhjeet should be to destroy as many as possible, as well as to get rid of them by anv method. —The best melons are not always the largest. Many of the vareties grown are for shipment to market, and must, therefore necessarily ' ‘possess thick rinds. A good mellon should be very sweet, and should not he stringy when sliced, nor should the rind be very thick. The best flavored oan- talonpes are the amall ones, the Jenny Lind and Netted Gem being favorites. ~The radish isa hardy plant and can be grown every month from spring. until late in the fall. But few should he planted at a time, as they soon become tough if left in the ground or are allowed to approach ma- tarity. To. have them crisp and tender they should be grown on rich soil and fore- ed, as the sooner they reach the table stage the better their quality. —It may not be known to some that hens will lay without the males being with them, hence all males should be gotten rid of and others from elsewhere produced next spring. If it is desired to keep eggs those from hen not with males will keep twice as long as those coutaining. the germs of chicks. —There will probably he some very warm and dry weather during July and August, and the weeds will then do consid- erable harm, as some kinds delight in warmth. It is important that the top soil between the rows of crops be kept loose, 80 as to retain moisture and kill the weeds. FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN. A gay and perhaps correct enough touch to these white shirt waist suits is the elbow-long gloves of black silk. These are quite as smart, if not as néw or expensive, as the lace effects, which are as modish in bhandgear as in hosiery. Farthermore, a silk glove is suitable with a shirt waist suit while a lace one is not. Speaking of simple effects reminds one the loveliest pale green hat. looks simple it is anything bat simple to wake. The rolling brim is faced with soft- ly green foliage; this forms a plate, as it were, for a mass of Niagara grapes which are only a couple of shades paler green. It is a dainty crown for a clear blonde or a fair brunette. Full-front corset covers that can be stiff- ly starched are very becoming under ashirt waist for a too-slender woman. When an all-white rig is worn, hat and all, an effective way to introduce a bit of color is to carry a parasol of vivid cherry silk and a wrist bag of morocco in the same cherry red. You’ll find it bard to discover anything more fetching, providing the cos- tume be well cut and worn, and the red is becoming and the wearer bas the style necessary to carry it. Those who are constantly on the look out for difficulties, usnally find mountains of disaster at every turn’’ Children of 14 years are wearing huge dead white straw hats, the edges bound with pale blue velvet, and a huge sash of pale blue satin ribbon tied around the crown, finished in bows and fringed ends at the back. You could have nothing pret- tier than this. Wear the hair pompadonr, high from the face, with combs to keep it up, than tie it with a broad black satin ribbon at the top. If it is curly,let it hang entirely free; if not, plat it loosely and tie again with another large bow of ribbon. Girls wear their hair free until they are 16 now. For Pimples, Black Heads and Freckles. Would you like to exchange a sallow, leathery skin for a clear, healthy one? The idea is very simple, but it did wonders for the woman who gives the advice. Buy twenty five cents’ worth of phosphate of soda. Take a teaspoonful in a glass of wa- ter at bedtime, and the same before break- fast. It is not unpleasant to take, so for one week take a dose before each: other meal. After that, for one week take only night and morning, In two weeks, time there will be a considerable change in your com- plexion. For Falling Hair. For those who have lost their hair from sickness or other causes and find that their locks are scarce, or, in- deed, bald, in some places, will find the folling worthy of a trial. Use sulphate “of copper in brandy. Your druggist will give proper proportions. The girl who gave this claims that the following lotion has banished these beauty ills from her skin, leaving it beautifully soft and imparting a youthful bloom Dis- solve two tablespoonfuls of Epson salts and one tablespoonfal of borax in one half pint of luke warm water. Stir in slowly ten drops of tincture of benzoin. then bottle. After throughly washing the face apply with a Turkish wash cloth rubbing in well. The finger tips will answer equal- ly as well. From crash are evolved some of the smartest models of strikingly novel aspect Skirts come of this loosly woven fabric in blue a dull, odd shade which reminds one of the blue peasants’ costumes in the pic- tures of Breton and Dutch humble folk the painters send from abroad; also in tan and in gray, the latter being especially stylish. These waists are made with six half inch side pleats on each side, turning toward the arm and stitched to have the effect of boxzpleats. The waist closes with very large pearl buttons set on a hoxpleat two inches wide. The back is ornamented with six—three on each side of the narrow pleats which converge hecomingly to the waist line The fullness of the sleeves is gathered into a two inch wide straight cuff. To wear with the waist is a stock with turn over and tie of white lawn. hemstitched and edged with a narrow border of the blue crash. The tie finishes with a natty little bow in front: Good Freckle Lotion. Take lactic acid, four ounces, glycerine, 2-ounces, and rose water, one ounce. Apply several times dai- ly with a soft, linen cloth, pouring a small quality of the lotion into a saucer. Teach your 3Jaughter that modesty is the most attractive of all qualities,and that loud talking or laughter in public not only disgusts everybody that hears i*, but will eventually destroy her self fespect. Belts for shirt waists are not being worn as pointed as they were last season. There is juss a slight dip to the front, and no ef- fort is made to make the waist unduly short in the back. Linen aad pongee waists must be found in the wardrobe of every girl who wishes to be completely in the mode. Many of these have insertions and insets of square or medallions, with a bit of color under the lace. : A sailor collar of guipure or Irish point that is a dainty finish toa pretty gown has three or four rows of black or white chiffon frills about four or five inches deep sewed on to its outer edge, so that the honldors ‘are well covered. In the front, where the collar meets at the neck, to long stole ends of plaited or even of plain chiffon are set. These are caught from place to place with large knots of black velvet with drooping’ ends, and a very pretty and inexpensive ‘mantelet is made at comparatively small cost. If a little protection from chill around the neck is necssary, the open work collar can he lined with some pale toned taffetas with good effect. Ruffles, especially the up- standing ones, are entirely obsolete. To be- gin with, both neck bands and coiffures are worn lower this season than ever, so that the mantelet formed with larger turned back collar is infinitely more useful and more comfortable for ordinary wear. There’s as much difference in shirt waist suits as there is.in shirt waists. One may have the extremely plain and severe style in either, or any may rejoice in an elabo- rate little scheme that would never be sus- pected at first glance of being in this class at all. may be mn the shirt waist clase, providing only the lines be right, and yet cousist largely of clusters of tucks aud lace inser- tions. It really is a season of furbelows. Tin bath tubs may be scoured with whit- ing and ammonia, porcelain lined tubs with soda. The ugly iron stains on the But while it For you mast know that a suit | set bowls can be removed by rubbing a little muriatic acid on the stains, and then rinsing quickly with ammonia water. Such hosts of those linen turn over col- lars that they are becoming a weariness to eyes, bat here is an all linen stock which is charming. It is of pink, in the prevail- ing style, the lower edge having a deep point in the front. The upper edge is fin- ished with a fold of the pink linen, and betweenr that and the body of the collar a line of cream lace is set in, and the collar itself is simply embroidered with French knots. Last of a Great Mine Fire. Burned for 53 Years and Consumed the Interior of a Hill. Whole The fire in the mine at Summit Hill, Car- bon County, is out, after furnishing a spec- tacle for fifty years. The mine caught fire before the Civil War. The fire could not be controlled, and it was decided to let it burn itself ont. There was much specu- lation at that time as to how long it would take. The hill over the main fire rose to a height of sixty or seventy feet and the veins out cropped at the top. It was therefore apparent that the coal would have to he burned from the very heart of the hill be- fore the fire could eat itself out. Many mining men believed that the fire would burn out in ten years, and none gave it more than twenty years, but its life proved to be fifty. three years. For many years there were no out ward signs of fire except the smoke and the gas which escaped from some natural ventholes, but of late years the fire had so eaten upward into the hill that at night the flames were plainly visi- ble and could be seen for miles. The final act of this fire was witnessed by only one man a miner who was on his way home from work one Sunday morning ahout 2 o'clock. He was passing within half a mile of the hill when he heard a rumbling, evidently caused by the accumulation and explosion of gas in the interior of the hill. These explosions grew in force until there was a very loud report and a gush of flames and smoke from the top. Then the peak of the hill sank in slowly and the sides tum- bled 1n after it, filling up the hollows in the veins below, long ago eaten out by the flames. Showers of sparks and great gushes of smoke burst forth and the heavens were lighted by the flames as the hill sank. The whole time consumed in this final work of destruction was not more than halfan hour, and when it was over the hill was like the crushed in top of a pie, and the fire which bad burned for fifty three years was dying out for want of fuel to feed upon. It had eaten out the hill until there was nothing left but a crust. Real Estate Transfers. The following real estate transfers have been recorded during the past week by Recorder N. E. Robb. B. F. Burd to G. E. Stover, March 31, 1902, property in Haines Twp, for $450. Scott T. Stover et ux to G. E. Stover, April 24, 1893, interest in lot in Aarons- burg, for $25. Lehigh Valley Coal Company to Snow Shoe Land & Coal Company, June 23, 1902, 2016 acres in Snow Shoe Twp. for $8,474.- 50. H. A. Mooreet al to Mrs. Sarah E. Cook, May 1, 1902, lot in Howard Boro, for $60. Mary Rapp et al to Pleasant Gap Luth- eran Cemetery Association, June 14, 1902, lot in Spring Twp. for $330. Fred R. Carter et ux to Amanda Rachau, April 1, 1901, lot of land in Gregg Twp. for $425. : Lowery Justice to Mary E. Justice, June 27, 1902, 20 acres in Benner Twp. for $1,000. 1 C. P. W. Fisher’s heirs to H. M. Hoster- man, June 4, 1902, 11 acres 27.68 perches in Harris Twp. for $783. County Commissioners to Wm. Whitmer & Sons Co., June 26, 1902, 110 acres in Gregg Twp. for $7.00. W. T. Speer, Treasurer, to Commission- ers of Centre Co., Aug. 20, 1900, 50 acres in Harris Twp. for $1.26. : W. T. Speer, Treasurer, to Commission- ers of Centre county, Aug. 20, 1900, 110 acres in Gregg Twp. for $2.18. Harrison Kline, Treasurer, to Commis- sioners of Centre county, Dee. 12, 1898, 88 acres in Harris Twp. $1.93. County Commissioners to Linden Hall Lumber Co., June 26, 1902, 50 acres in Harris Twp. for $1.00. County Commissioners to Linden Hall T.amber Co., June 26, 1902, 50 acres in Harris Twp. for $500. James P. Coburn, Trustee, to H. E. Zim- merman et al, June 28, 1902, 80 acres in Benner Twp. for $500. Charles Smith to Laurelton Lumber Co., June 24, 1902, 55 acres, 117 perches, for $55.75. Reply to Matrimonial “Ad.” The following letter was sent by a Miss- issippi man in answer to a matrimonial ‘‘ad;”’ *'I incloas my I photograf with my Full Descriptions. It shows the features are nachel as can bee, only it is to Dark; I am very lite Complexion, Grey eyes, Orbon bair 6 feet high, waight 190 Lbs, inclined to be hump shouldered; A Muskler man and a widower 28 years old, with a com- mon school Equation, but hav got Anof to Atten to Enny Business, am Strictly Mor- rel. Don’t use Tobacco Nor whiskey.’ He is anxious to have. her understand that her ‘‘Age, Complecktions. wait and All Suits me to atee, Kind Loving Girl, I bav only one Thing to offer, And it is Neither Lands Nor Gold. But a Strong Arm and a True Hart, and will Lay Down My Life for the Rite Girl and Be happy, for I am Tired of living ‘Alone. The Girl that Steels my Hart and takes my Name for the Remain- der of My Lif i will make Happy, fori am |. ‘Hunting a Girl that i can idleise and Made a Angel of.” Functuate It. Take this sentence, printed nakedly: “It was and I said not of.” As it stands it is enough to give the reader vertigo before he grasps its import. Properly stopped and buoyed with commas, it is a perfectly simple and natural sentence, as you will see when you have got the grip of your senses. —London Chronicle. . Winning n Kiss. Aunt Hannah—I saw that young man kiss you, Jane. How did it come about? Jane—In the most natural way in the world, auntie. He asked me if I would ve offended if he kissed me, and I told him it was impossible for me to say until I knew what it was like.—~Boston Transeript., Ch —— sperm Read—Read Carefully. We sell harness to every part of the county, and over a large part of the State. Why should you run around looking for cheap goods when you can buy first class goods almost as cheap from us? We. guarantee all goods and price, and have at the present a very large assortment of light, single and double harness—at AWAY DOWN PRICES. Don’t fail to see this line of goods. We have also placed in stock a big line of shoe findings, sole leath- er inside and cut in strips. We carry a big line of men’s working gloves and mit- tens at all prices. We are employing four first class work- men and your orders by mail will have our prompt attention. When you come in to see the show be sure that you see it all—as you will miss a good thing if yon fail to examine cur line of dusters, nets and horse sheets. Respt. yours, JAS. SCHOFIELD. Declare for War. MANILA, July 7.—The Moros of Min- danao report that an extraordinary confer- ence has been held at Bacolod to consider the question of recognizing American author- ity. The sultan urged his followers to accept the friendship of the Americans. A major- ity of the Dattos refased, and two of them declared that they were willing to die rather than co-operate with the American invaders. Three towns on the western shore continue hostile to the Americans. The offi- cers and troops, however, hope to win them | over in a short time. Ten Moros attacked five men of the twenty-seventh infantry who were guarding the transport service. They boloed two of them serionsly. The Moros got away without suffering any casualties, capturing one rifle. This oecurr- ed a half mile from the American camp. Postal Telegraph Company. It Will Secure P. R. R. Offices and Lines Now Used by Western Union. PHILADELPHIA, July 7.—Negotiations have heen finally concluded whereby the Postal Telegraph company will secure the 3,500 offices and all the lines owned by the Pennsylvania railroad now operated by the Western Union. The Postal will take pos- session of the offices on January 1, 1903, when the Western Union will be com- pelled to give up all of the trunk lines now in use which are on the property of the Pennsylvania railroad. This deal will de- prive the Western Union of its chief out- lets west and south in addition to the 3,500 feeders that cost little or nothing to maintain. , team abi Cincinnati to Get Dollar Steel Plant. ‘CINCINNATI, O., July 7.—A" million- dollar steel plant, first projected near Phil- adelphia, on the Delaware river, is lost to Philadelphia through a change in the man- agement, and is coming to Cincinnati, ac- cording to the Board of Trade statements. This plant was to have heen capitalized by a man who favored the Philadelphia lo- cation, but he now goes to another big con- cern and his successors favors Cincinnati. An expert in steel plant interests, whose name is not yet given out, is to come here next week from Philadelphia to complete the plans with local financiers. ita emi Ir A MAN LIE TO YOoUu—And say some other salve, ointment, lotion, oil or alleged healer is as good as Bucklen’s Arnica Salve tell him thirty years of marveloas cures of piles, burns, boils, corns, felons, ulcers, cuts, scalds, bruises and skin eruptions prove it’s the best and cheapest. 25¢ at Green's Pharmacy. . Wall Papering Projected Million: McCalmont & Co. IS A LOSS _LOSS OF TIME OF MONEY. Why tinker and fool around wearing out your patience and wasting your time, trying to get your spring work done with broken or worn out implements. you can’t afford to waste their time, patching up" and repairing old tools. to us and we will furnish you the FINEST IMPLEMENTS Farm hands demand high wages, That wont pay. Come and your work will go on smoothly and profitably. You will get more done in a day and you wont be loosing money by wasting your time. Then when you have good implements, dont forget that FRESH SEEDS AND GOOD PHOSPHATE 46-4-13 are the next thing needed. These we have also. Come in and see us and we will try to start youn right in the farming business this spring. . McCALMONT & CO. BELLEFONTE, PA. Castoria. wre RE . pS —— TE". New Advertisements. bb bp nnnnn HHEaHER ccc BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF C0000 CHICHESTER’S ENGLIS 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 wit blue ribbon. Take no other, refuse dangerous substitutes and imitations. Bay of your druggist or send 4c in stamps for particulars, testimonials aud “Relief for Ladies,” in letter, by return mail. 10,000 testimonials. Sold by all gas ists ' CHICHESTER CHEMICAL CO. 47-14-1y Madison Square, Phila., Pa. Mention this paper. . — Pure Milk and Butter. wb bo bo bo A Bb bbb PURE MILK AND BUTTER ALWAYS BOUGH1 In Use For Over 30 Years. CCC A ss 7 Cc Ah 1 Gi C A .8 op c A. 85.7 c A's »r €COe A 8 7 and Painting. 000000 46-19-1y The Centaur Co., New York City. wl AY THE YEAR ROUND i FROM ROCK FARMS. The Pure Milk and Cream from the Rock Farms is delivered to customers in Bellefonte daily. Fresh Gilt Edge Butter is delivered three times a week. You.can make yearly contraets for milk, cream or butter by calling on or address- ing J. HARRIS HOY, Manager, Office, No. 8 So. Allegheny St. nia Bellefonte, Pa. KIND YOU HAVE The fine Dairy Herd. at Rock Farms is regularly inspected so that its product is absolutely pure and healthful. 43-45-1y Flour and Feed. bebolck-ckr ks) Fd bd on od bef be bb (CURTIS Y. WAGNER, BRroCKERHOFF MILLS, BELLFFONTE, Pa. cms — Manufacturer, and wholesaler and retailers of ECKENROTH THE OLD RELIABLE PAINTER mee § NI) —emes PAPER HANGER Our entire ‘stock of Wall Paper, Window Shades and Picture Frame Mouldings. I have the exclusive sale of Robert Graves Co., and M. H. Burges Sons & Co. Fine Florals and Tapestry effects. They are the Finest Wall Papers ever brought to this city. It will pay you to examine my stock and prices before going elsewhere. First class mechanics to pnt the paper on the wall and apply the paint to the woodwork. All work guaranteed in every respect. 47-3 Bush Arcade, E. J. ECKENROTH, BELLEFONTE, Pa. % Wall Papering and Painting. ROLLER FLOUR, FEED, CORN MEAL, Ete. Also Dealer in Grain. Manufactures and has on hand at all times the following brands of high grade our 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. 4LSO: INTERNATIONAL 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, - - - - ROOPSBURG. 46-19-1y Meat Markets. GET THE Your patronage. Yours Crider’s Stone Building, 47-3 17625 : Lupus 70 THE PUBLIC: ROBERT H. I will be found MONTGOMERY, BELLEFONTE, Pa. . * s E48 56500 ad Just a few words to let you know that I . ..am still in business and better prepared than ever lo serve you. at the old stand, with the same old methods and fine workmen that have been so satis- Sfactory lo you in the past. s Remember, that Robert H. Montgomery is the successor to Eckenroth &° Mont. gomery and is in business and solicits BEST MEATS, or. gristly meats. I use only the LARGEST, ‘FATTEST, CATTLE, did and supply my customers with the fresh- a A yu at blood and muscle mak- ‘ing Steaks and Roasts. My prices are no higher than poorer meats are eise- where. 2 : : ‘ Talways have | '—=DRESSED POULTRY,— Gane in season, and any kinds of good meats youwant. "7 i Tar My'Smop.® © "0 4830Iy ' 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- bouts, b good cattle, sheep and calves are to be had. WE BUY ONLY THE BEST and we sell only that which is good We don’s romise to give it away, but we will furnish you 00D 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 aud have better Meats, Poultry and Game (in sea- son) han have been furnished yon . GETTIG & KREAMER, Bush Huuse block BrLLErONTE, Pa. 44-18 ' You save nothing by buying, poor, thin i { HH