Bellefonte, Pa., July 15, 1904. SS SB a, FARM NOTES. —Whether fertile or poor the soil seems capable of producing weeds. This is due to the fact that as there are so many dif- ferent kinds of weeds on a soil there will be found some kinds that are adapted to the sonditions. Weeds are Nature’s restor- ers of fertility. The poorest soil will in time become the location of some weeds that alone will grow upon it, and as those weeds cover the ground they assist in the storage in the soil of the nitrogen brought down by the rains, while mineral matter is brought from the sub-soil to the surface. As the soil becomes richer in plant food it gradually approaches a condition in which it can also support other weeds, and they promptly appear to do their part. When weeds are not destroyed they should be kept down, for they are usually indigenous to the soil,and will sometimes defy drought, cold, heat and close cultivation, but they are nevertheless man’s friend at times as well as his enemies. What is desirable with all weeds is to keep them under con- trol, for should they assume the mastery their eradication is slow and expensive work. ! —Phosphate rock varies, according to the mines from which it is taken. A ton of material from the mines may contain 50, or even as much as 80 per cent, of phos- phate of lime, the remainder usually being iron and alumina. The percentage of phosphoric acid applies to the pure phos- phate of lime only. The rock is not gen- erally sold in this country until acidulated, 80 as to render the phosphoric acid soluble, acid being required to acidulate 100 pounds of rock, the lime then being changed in composition to sulphate of lime, leaving the phosphoric acid free and uncombined. The sources of phosphate rock are Tenn- essee, Florida and South Carolina. —Sandy soilsare not as retentive of plant food as the soils which have clay sub-soils, but sandy soils quickly respond to manure and fertilizers and are more easily worked than stiff soils. Sandy soils are usually deficient in potash and lime—the most es- sential substances for clover and grass— and -the lime acts upon the soil mechanical- ly, making light soils heavier and heavy soils lighter. When lime is applied on clover land, where the soil is light, its ef- fects are quickly noticeable. Land plaster (sulphate of lime) gives but little indica- tion of being present, although it is solu- ble to a certain extent, bus on heavy soils plaster is a special fertilizer for clover. Manure on sandy soils is always beneficial, and does not, as is frequently claimed, per- form ite service in one year only, as there are many farms upon which manure has been spread on sandy soils and with the re- sult that fair returns were secured for sev- eral years thereafter. Vegetable matter, turned under, gives excellent results on sandy soils, and when lime is added the benefit is increased. Grass can be grown on sandy soils if the plant food is added, and now that fertilizers can be made to do service instead of manure the opportunities for securing a stand of grass are increased. It is seldom too late in the season to grow n green manurial crop preparatory to plow- ing it under if clover cannot be secured, as rye is always a general-purpose crop, but because a soil is sandy it is not barren, as many light soils that will not produce good grass crops bave done excellent service in yielding grain or vegetables, and also con- tain vegetable matter sufficient to be of assistance to nearly all kinds of crops. That olover and grass will grow on light soils has been demonstrated, but there is a proper time for seeding, and the prepara- tion of the soil mast be thorough. —Farmers are prone to cultivate those crops which require the least work, and many of them do not consider that by de- voting labor to a crop it is principally labor they sell and not the article produced. All articles possess certain values, but they are the results of labor, and the greater the amount of labor bestowed upon the crop the more valuable it should become, as the yield is larger and the quality improved. There are certain crops that many farmers do not grow, and yet they are more profit- able than many of the cereals. For in- stance, asparagus is a crop that is slow in yielding returns, but once secured it isa permanent investment. Those who devote their time to such a crop make the ground very rich and pulverize it well. The crop is treated every fall to liberal applications of manure, salt and mineral fertilizers, and care is given. In one section it is esti- mated that each acre should yield one ton, at five cuttings each, or five tons, selling readily at $100 per ton, or a produce of $500 per acre. This is equal to the product of 25 acres of wheat at 25 bushels per acre, and selling for $1 per bushel. Another excellent crop is celery, which, though quicker than asparagus, requires more labor. In the region of Kalamazoo it is grown extensively. A few parties having grown it on a piece of reclaimed swamp land, others followed, and to-day it is giv- ing a large profit to all engaged in its cul- ture. It is estimated that the average value of an acre of celery is $600, hus prices, of conree, fluctuate. This industry was begun by those who could not make the land pay in any other manner. In other sections lima beans, green peas, sweet corn and the small fruits are raised in large quantities. —The turnip crop shonld be a leading one, as a large supply can be secured from an acre of land. The growing of turnips for winter is during the summer season, but while the growing of turnips is done somewhat carefully after the ground is ready for the seed, she proper preparation of the ground is not always made. Weeds grow rapidly during warm weather, and to protect she turnips the land should be plow- ed now, harrowed, and the weed seeds per- mitted to sprout, using the harrow as often a3 may he neoessary to destroy them. Jus before seeding the turnips (usually in July) the land should be worked deep with a cultivator, and then harrowed down again as fine as possible. This will nob only cause fewer weeds to appear, but will also increase the crop of turnips both in the yield and quality. —The mower isan excellent destroyer of weeds, and every piece of land cov- ered with them should be mowed before the weeds go to seed. It is the seeds that do the damage, and they are often over- looked when the weeds grow in fence cor- ners and locations not reached by the mower, hence a close observation should be made in order not to let a single weed escape. —1t is claimed that with potatoes grown on land that has been tilled so as to per- mit of perfect drainage there is less liabil- ity of the tubers rotting than on other soils. The most important matter, however, is to use seed potatoes from localities where no «lisease has existed. FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN. A DAILY THOUGHT. Politeness is likean air cushion—there may be nothing in it, but it eases our jolts wonderfully. Matinee jackets of loosely woven eorash, lined with pale shades of china silk, are made Directoire fashion and have deep col- lars of lace and jabots of the lace and rib- bon down the front. A dainty frock for a girl of 12 has shoulder capes, edged with lace to correspond with the insertings on the skirt and waist. Plaid wash taffeta makes an effective trimming for a plain colored bathing suit. Word comes from Paris that the flaring hems of our fall gowns are to flare more than ever, and that crinoline and feather- hone are to be used to make them stand out. Moreover, says the New York Post, the many ruffles we are wearing are to be increased rather than diminished. It is not artistic to cut up a fabric too much, and it really seems a frightful waste of time to cut one’s clothes into a thousand pieces and then sew them together again. We have been through the 1830 period,and are passing through the 1860’s. It would be too bad if we were forced into the early seventies with its long-trained, tight-fitting, beruffled gowns. The possibility reconciles us to the widening of the skirt. Still, if it keeps on much longer it will require 30 yards of silk to make a gown, especially if sleeves grow with the skirts. Tiny bags filled with ordinary, plain oan meal used in the daily bath, will produce tue most exquisise softness of skin. Oat meal possesses great healing and soothing properties and will prove more beneficial thau many other extravagant priced skin lotions. Offensive breath may be caused by de- caying teeth, or an unwholesome state of the mouth itself, the Innge or the stomach. For any disorder of the mouth there are few things better than a wash composed of glscerine, one part; boric acid, one part; and water, 38 parts. The water should be boiling and the wash be used when cold. A few drops of tincture of myrrh will form a pleasant addition. When the stomach is at fault a benzoic acid lozenge taken now and again may prove useful. inn It is a mistake for a mother to keep her son’s hair long after the child is 3 or 4 years old. It is not only effeminate, but is bad for the child to have these long curls. It saps the strength, and, especially in warm weather,is a constant source of irrita- tion, and is often a source of secret mortifica- tion to the little sufferer, who longs to be ‘‘a big man and wear his hair like father’s.”’ A generation ago a little girl’s hair was kept short until she was ahout 12 years old. It was not a pretty fashion, but it was supposed to make the hair thick and long in later life. It depended a good deal on the individual, however, for some hair will never be thick; it is not its nature. The popular girl isthe girl who can always say a good word about everybody. Who is never caught in dishevelled or neglige costumes when she should be ready to receive visitors. Who is always enthusiastic or at least interested in what is going on. Who is not ashamed of a hearty appe- tite. Who is not always complaining of ber ills. Who does not always imagine herself to be the most important men: ber of her so- cial circle, but who can forget herself "and be easy and natural in her manners and conversation. The short skirt is unmistakably making great headway in favor, and is not only seen upon the trig morning tailor frock, bus often is worn for the promenade, and is even being adapted to the sheer flounced summer frocks. The English display a tendency to introdnce the short dancing frock, and a few Americans are following the lead, but in Paris this innovation has been frowned upon. The Parisian has at last accepted the short walking skirt for morning, and with her customary enthusiasm has made it radically shorter than the model which has been popular with Americans. To keep the bed mattress clean make for it a stout slip. Shape from heavy cotton the sides, ends, top and bottom and make it a close fit for the mattress. Take care to make the side pieces just as wide and no wider than the sides of the mattress. If the slip is too large. it will wrinkle and cause discomfort. This slip can he remov- ed and washed frequently, as it can be buttoned over the mattress at one end, preferably the lower. Pillows can he pro- tected in the same way. Tomata Mayonnaise. This sauce is com- paratively new and is delicious. It goes well with broiled fish, cold meats and vegetables. Stew balf a pint of tomatoes, soften one teaspoonful of gelatine in a tea- spoonful of cold water, add to hot tomato, stir well and rab through a fine sieve. Ie cool, beating occasionally, then add to half a pint of mayonnaise. It gives the sauce a beautiful pink color; heaped in little cu- camber cups and served with broiled fish or cutlets it decorates a dish effectively and is pleasing to the palate as well. Dots are becoming more and more a fea- tare of all light summer materials. They are large and small, round and seed shaped, mere flecks or ten cent pieces. flat or repousse. All colors and tints, as well as black and white, are employed for them. Every- thing from the mesh of a summer veil to a yard of the sheerest mull for a warm weath- er frock shows them. Fascinating little frocks are made of dainty flowered organdies and lawns, but all white will ever be moss popular for the young folks. Silk or lawn slips of delicate shades of pink or blue are very smart worn under fine white mull, and the sash should be of the shade of the slip, as white ribbon is not so effective over a color. White and colored moire silke are beauti- ful for pillows when worked in the new fashion, with white embroidery silk and honiton braids. A pale green one, worked in white and finished with a white silk cord, is dainty and useful. These combinations are rare in pillows now-a-days. Tucks of all widths are noted on new dresses. _Pipings outline some very smart strap- pings. Niagara Falls Excursions. The Pennsylvania Raiiroad Company bas selzoted the following dates for its popular ten-day excursions to Niagara Falls from Washington and Baltimore: July 8 and 22, August 12 and 26, Sept. 9 and 23, and Oct. 14. On these dates the special train will leave Washington at 800 A. M. Sanbnry12.58 P. M., Williamsport 2.30 P. M., Lock Haven 3.08 P. M., Renovo 3.556 P. M., Em- porium Junction 5.05 P. M., arriving Niagara Falls at 9.35 P. M. Excursion tickets, good for return pas- sage on any regular train, exclusive of limited express trains, within ten days, will be sold as $10.00 from Washington; 7.80 from Altoona; 7.40 from Tyrone; 6.45 from Bellefonte; 5.10 from Ridgway ; $6.90 from Sunbury and Wilkesbarre; $5.72 from Williamsport; and at proportionate rates from principal points. A stop-over will be allowed at Buffalo within limit of ticket returning. ; The special trains of Pullman cars and day coaches will be run with each oxeur- sion running through to Niagara Falls. An extra charge will be made for parlor car seats. An experienced tourist agent and chap- eron will accompany each excursion. For descriptive pamphlet, time of con- necting trains, and further information ap- ply to nearest ticket agent, or address Geo. W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. 49-26-7% Pennsylvania Chautauqua. Requed Rates to Mt. Gretna via Pennsylvania Rail- road. For the Pennsylvania Chautauqua, to be held at Mt. Gretna, Pa., July 1to August 5, 1904, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany will sell special excursion tickets from New York, Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill, Phoenixville, Wilmington, Perry- ville, Frederick, Md., Washington, D. C., East Liberty, Butler, Indiana, Connells- ville, Bedford, Clearfield, Martinsburg, Bellefonte, Waterford, Canandaigua Wilkes- barre, Tomhicken, Mt. Carmel, Lykens, and principal intermediate points, to M¢. Gretna and return, at reduced rates. Tickets will be sold June 25th to August 5th, inclusive, and will be good to retarn until August 16th, inclusive. For specific rates, consult ticket agents. 49-25-26 Reduced Rates to Cincinnati. Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Grand Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. For the benefit of those desiring to at- tend the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, to be held at Ciocinnati, Ohio, the Pennsylvania railroad company will sell round-trip tickets to Cincinnati from all stations on its lines, July 15th, 16th, and 17th, at rate of single fare for the round- trip, plus $1.00. Tickets will be good re- turning, leaving Cincinnati not later ‘than July 23rd, when properly validated, for which no fee will be required. By deposit- ing ticket not later than July 23rd, and payment of fee of fifty cents, an extension of return limit may be had to August 18th. For specific information consult ticket agents. Rednced Rates to St. Paul or Minne apolis, Minn. Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Triennial Con- vention Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association. On account of the Triennial convention of the Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent associa- tion, at St. Paul,Minn., July 15th to 30th, the Pennsylvania railroad company will sell round-trip tickets to St. Paul or Minne- apolis from all stations on its lines July 12th to 16th, inclusive, good to return until August 5th, at reduced rates. For rates and conditions of tickets consult ticket agents. Worlds Fair Excursions. Low-rate ten-day coach excursions via Pennsylvania Railroad, July 2nd, 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th. Rate, $15.55 from Belle- fonte. Train leaves Bellefonte at 1.05 P. M., connecting with special train from New York arriving St. Louis 4.15 P. M., next day. TuckERED OuT.—This is a familiar ex- pression of many men and women after a day’s work, whether it be brain work or hone labor. Tired out nerves and muscles, brain fagged, energy gone, sleeplessness, nervousness, irritability, are the resulf of overwork. These are the warning signs that repairs to the system are demanded. To correct any of these conditions take Vin-te-na, and if you do not note improve- ment Mr. F. P. Green will refund your money, as he guarantees every bottle of Vin-te-na. It costs you nothing if it fails. ——A Chicago girl wrote the beauty de- partment of a local paper, and asked: “What is good for big feet?’’ Promptly the reply appeared, ‘‘Big shoes.’’—Huston Post. ; Castoria. ccc 48-4-2lm The Centaur Co., New York City. A Lesson in Grammar. ‘‘Remember this,” said the primary school teacher, ‘‘a plural subject takes a plural verb—a girl is, a boy is; girls are, boys are. Now, do you understand?’ Every hand was raised in assent. ‘‘Well, then, who will give a sentence with girls in the plural?’ This time only one little girl: ‘I can give a sentence. ‘Girls are my hat on straight?’ ’—Boston Christian Register. _BruraALLY TORTURED.—A case came t0 light that for persistent and unmercifal torture has perhaps never been equaled. Joe Golobick, of Colusa, Calif, writes. “For 15 years [ endured insufferable pain from Rheumatism and nothing relieved me though I tried everything known. I came across Electric Bitterssand it’s the greatest medicine on earth for that trouble. A few bottles of it completely relieved and cured me.’”’ Just as good for Liver and Kidney troubles and general debility. Only 50c. Satisfaction guaranteed by Green’s drug- gist. : $50 to California and Back. From Chicago, August! 15th, to September 10th. Final return limit October 23rd. Two through trains daily via the St. Paul and the Union Pacific Line The Overland Limited runs via this route, and makes the trip, Chicago to San Francisco, in less than three days. The California Express is another good train via this route, and carries tourist sleeping cars in which the rate for a double berth all the way is only $7. Tickets via the Twin Cities and Port- land, in one direction, $61. John R. Pott, District Passenger Agent. Room D, Park Bldg., Pittsburg. 49-27-1t Medical. A YER'’S You can hardly find a home with- out its Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. Parents know what it does for childreu: breaks CHERRY PECTORAL up a cold in a single night, wards off bronchitis, prevents pneumo- nia. Physicians advise parents to keep it on hand. “The best medicine money can buy is Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral For the coughs of children nothing could possible be better.” Japor SHuLL, Saratoga, Ind. 25¢., 50., $1.00 J. C. AYER CO. All druggists Lowell, Mass. FOR = THROAT, LUNGS Ayer’s Pills greatly aid the Cherry Pectoral in breaking up a cold. 49-42-1t New Advertisement. F YOU WANT TO SELL standin timber, sawed timber, railroa ties, and chemical woo IF YOU WANT TO BUY lumber of any kind worked or 1n the rough, White Pine, Chestnut or Washington Red Cedar Shing- les, or kiln dried Millwork, Doors, Sash; Plastering Lath, Brick, Ete. o to P. B. CRIDER & SON, 48-18-1y Bellefonte, Pa. MDE EQUIPMENT. CATAWISSA CAR AND FOUNDRY COMPANY, CATAWISSA, COLUMBIA CO., PA. BUILDERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF Bituminous Mine Cars. Every type. Mine Car Wheels. Plain. Solid hub oiler. Spoke oiler. Mine Car Axies. Square, Round, Collared. Car Forgings. Bands, Draw bars, Clevices, Brake, Latches ain. / Rails and Spikes. Old and New. Iron, Steel and Tank Steel and Iron forged and’ prepared for any service. We can give you prompt service, good quality, lowest quotations. Distance is not in the way of LOWEST QUOTATIONS. TRY US. Accident Bolted cap oiler. Recess oiler. 48-26 Insurance. [HE PREFERRED ACCIDENT THE $5,000 TRAVEL POLICY _ Benefits : $5,000 death by accident, 5,000 loss of both’ feet, 5,000 loss of both hands, 5,000 loss of one hand and one foot, 2,500 loss of either hand, 2,500 loss of either foot, 630 loss of one eye, 25 per week, total disability; (limit 52 weeks.) 10 per week, partial disability; (limit 26 weeks. PREMIUM $12 PER YEAR, payable quarterly if desired. Larger or smaller amounts in pro- portion. Any person, male or female engaged in a preferred occupation, in- cluding house-keeping, over eigh- teen years of age of good moral and physical condition may insure under this policy. FREDERICK K. FOSTER, 499 Agent, Bellefonte, Pa. McCalmont & Co. MCcCALMONT & CO. CARRIERS, ROPE, ETC. Twine. 49-1 McCORMICK MOWERS, RAKES, TEDDERS, BINDERS AND TWINE, HAY FORK, PULLEYS, Especially low prices on Hay Rakes and Binder Farmers who purchase harvesting machinery from us this year, and those using said machinery pur- chased from us heretofore, are allowed one-half cent. per pound on twine. 8 FOOT HAY RAKES ARE THE BIGGEST BAR- GAINS WE HAVE. McCALMONT & CO. BELLEFONTE, PA. o Jewelry. VV EERE TO GET. The Latest Novelties, DIAMONDS, WATCHES, : STERLING SILVERWARE, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, POCKET BOOKS, UMBRELLAS. SILVER TOILET WARE, " An abundant Stock at Moderate Prices. snes [me F. C. RICHARDS SONS, 41-46 High St. BELLEFONTE PA Meat Markets. GET THE BEST MEATS. You save nothing by buying, r, thin or gristly meats. I use a ? 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 43-3¢-1y 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 catile sheep and calves are to be had. WE BUY ONLY THE BEST and we sell only that which is good. We don’t Promise to give it away, but we will furnish you 0D 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 have better Meats, Poultry and Game (in sea- son) han have been furnished you . GETTIG & KREAMER, Bush House Block BELLEFONTE, PA. 44-18 Plumbing etc. *s0s00ess seesanssssnsnnn ons, esses sssaces: ssessesessnne “4008080 erastntntsssnersesnsanaran sessssnassnsannnnO Cuore YOUR PLUMBER as you chose your doctor—for ef- fectiveness of work rather than for lowness of price. Judge of our ability as you judged of his—by the work already done. Many very particular people have judged us in this way, and have chosen us as thelr plumbers. R. J. SCHAD & BRO. No. 6 N. Allegheny St., BELLEFONTE, PA. 49-43-6t # Qrorressnene seen eesssesReRe TRILL IIL e0ss0essaressrssneaal sesessenseeseaseseel ssevesasssiseen . Groceries. Eaves, Lemons, Bananas, Pine Ap- ples, Table oil. Olives, Sar- dines, Nuts, Table Raisins, Confectionery, SECHLER & CO., 2-3 BELLEFONTE, PA. Green’s Pharmacy. we cnt Btn. ct ti stn tr ca ctf cf 7 F REP CEDAR FLAKES... The difference ofa few cents upon the price of a pound of moth preven- tive means the difference between a satisfied and a dissatisfied customer. . RED CEDAR FLAKES... The best moth preventative is made from genuine Red Cedar, combined with the most valuable moth destroying arti- cles known. RED CEDAR FLAKES... Is cheap and it is effectual Price 15¢. a package. Sold only at GREEN’S PHARMACY Bush House Block. BELLEFONTE, PA. 44-26-1y rN i a og a= fp gj e080 mere, escent. ec et ct mc) eer 0c lel Ka A i Groceries. Fok A CHANGE On Breakfast Food—Try our Grape Sugar Flakes. It will please you. SECHLER & CO. 49-3 BELLEFONTE PA JE BISCUIT, Cakes, Crackers, Breakfast Foods, Dried Fruits, Ham, Breakfast Bacon, finest Cream Cheese at 1214 c. per pound. SECHLER & CO., 49-3 BELLEFONTE, PA. Flour and Feed. NAS TINA TA TAN CURIE Y. WAGNER, BROCKERHOFF MILLS, 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 Himes the following brands of high grade our WHITE STAR, OUR BEST. HIGH GRADE, VICTORY PATENT, FANCY PATENT—formerly Phoe- nix Mills high grade brand. The only place in the county where SPRAY, an extraordinary fine > Spring wheat Patent rade & obtained. —— ALSO: INTERNATIONAL STOCK- FOOD. FEED OF ALL KINDS, Whole or Manufactured. All kinds of Grain bought at office, Exchanges Flour for Wheat. OFFICE aud STORE, - Bellefonte. » = Bishop Street, MILL ana, ol ROOPSBURG.