NY Bellefonte, Pa., February 10, 1905. wa EE S— NMA FARM NOTES. Breeding For Quality.—For over a cen- tury progressive breeders and farmers have experimented and diligently worked to im- prove all classes of live stock. As the pres- ent day there is more or less objection to inbreeding, as being ruinous to the vigor of stock, yet it is an admitted fact that ani- mals produced by inbreeding transmit their qualities more prominently than do those that are the result of careful selec- tion from different strains. Inbreeding, as practiced on some farms, results in failure because it is not done under the guidance or direction of some careful farmer,but in a careless and irregalar manner. Inbreeding is a science, and demands the most careful judgment,as it permits of no middle ground whatever. Its tendency is either to improve or deteriorate the stock. Without inbreed- ing farmers would not to-day be favored with many of our choicest and most popu- lar breeds, as all of them have been estah- lished by persistent inbreeding, in order to fix the characteristics desired. That great and successful English breeder, Lord Wes- ton, in his efforts to make a superior breed of hogs, resorted to but a single out-oross upon the Essex, which prompted him to use the Neapolitan as an admirable animal with which to blend the proper propor- tions of lean and fat, and even this out- cross may not be considered as such, the Neapolitan being one of the original breeds upon which the experiments were begun. It was only by a judicious selection of the strongest and most vigorous of the herd that success was attained. Had the herd been left to breed in-and-in, without a guide to assist in the selection of the best, the Essex hog would have passed out of ex- istence long ago, for even careful selections could not prevent the breed from gradu- ally becoming enfeebled and weak. The Berkshire, itself a closely inbred hog, was next used to infuse mew blood, and the process of inbreeding was again persisted in, until at the present day we bave a perfectly black Essex hog, without a white spot of any kind, which breeds true to col- or and stamps its features and merits on all its offspring. HAVE AN OBJECT IN VIEW. Careful selection and inbreeding have al- so greatly improved the breeds of cattle. The Jerseys are nearly all closely inbred. But few pedigrees can be traced that do not run into one or two progenitors of the whole, and our best butter strains are near- ly all descended from one or two families. The rule of late years has been to select for breeding purposes only cows that have made records for butter production, they being closely inbred for that purpose. The surprise is that such animals retain their constitutional vigor, but, happily for the breeders, the test of butter production seems to be also the test for vigor, as the best cows are those that are vigorous and capable of digesting and assimilating suffi- cient material with which to accomplish the purposes desired; yet, with all the care that may be exercised in the matter of se- lection, the animals that prove superior are few as compared with the number that are not so fortunate. The results of in- breeding may be plainly noticed by even the most casual observer in the delicate shape and structure of Jersey cattle, but the appearance and form are now consider- ed badges of purity of breeding. The beef-producing, butter-yielding and milk giving breeds differ in form and character- istics. While a few breeds may possess more than one desirable quality, it is nob considered advantageous to attempt to com- bine all the good qualities in a eingle breed. The risk is too great. The cow that daily satisfies her owner in a single re- spect only has as much as she can do. If something else is required, procure, or breed, a different kind of animal, as each farmer oan, at the present day, breed for what he prefers. RAPID IMPROVEMENT. The best families of horses, whether thoroughbred runners or trotters, were pro- duced from a few selected ancestors, in- breeding being largely practiced. Breed- ing close to the Messenger blood, through Hambletonian, has certainly increased the speed of our trotters, and admitting that the instinct of trotting has been more firm- ly impressed, yet there is a much larger proportion of failure, compared with the success attained, if the fact is considerd that the number of the whole is many times greater than that of half a century ago. The form of the trotter, as well as that of the thoroughbred, shows plainly the work of inbreeding, for while the spir- it and will force have been increased, it has required an occasional infusionjof new blood (not, however, altogether foreign) to retain the stamina so essential tojthe road- sters. The thoroughbred runuer of to-day is largely indebted to Diomed, Sir Archy, Glencoe and Lexineton for improvement in endurance and speed. The mutton breeds of sheep are now cap- able of producing specimens exceeding 400 pounds live weight, with also an increase in length of wool and weight of fleece, while the best merinos can shear over 30 pounds. Every decade bas witnessed the break- ing of “‘records’’ among all classes of ani- mals, which is the best evidence that im- provement is rapid, much of the success be- ing due to inbreeding, a system that is un- safe unless practiced by one who fully un- derstands the selection of the choicest individuals, their adaptation to circam- stances and the objects sought to be ac- complished. Tarnips and carrots make excellent win- ter food. For cattle they should be sliced with a root slicer, which does the work very rapidly. Even poultry can consume such foods when the materials are sliced. The way to prepare sliced roots is to sprinkle cornmeal and bran over the mess, and give it to the cattle or fowls at least once a day. The advantages are that such foods are sucounlens, easily digested, and they afford a change from the usual dry rations. Ensilage should also be given, if there is a supply on hand, but the root crops will be found excellent, no matter what the other foods may be. Breeds for producing beef have been im- proved so as to enable the farmer to secure twice as much weight in a steer compared with 40 years ago. The average weight of an entire berd of cattle would not then ex- ceed 800 pounds, but an average of from 1200 to 1600 pounds is not regarded as re- markable at the present day. To secure gocd seed oats fill a large wash tub two-thirds full of water, and pour in hall a bushel of oats at a time. Skim off all the oats that do not sink to the bottom. Draw off the water, dry the seed, and the chances will be that every seed will sprout. FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN, A Late Winter Style.—Full skirts trim- med with flounces are very becoming to slender, girlish figures and will be more worn during the coming season than gored models. An excellent mode is shown, developed in marine blue ‘‘granite’’ cloth. Fullness in the upper portion of the skirt is arranged in deep, backward turn- ing tucks that form a simulated box pleat in the front. The closing is made invisibly at the centre back. The tucks are stitched down to a round yoke depth, fullness be- low the tucks falling in flounce effect. The deep flcunce has a heading at the top. It is joined to the lower edge of the skirt, the heading concealing the seam. A deep hem at the lower edge is machine stitched. The skirt should he worn over a petticoat plentifully trimmed with flounces that will add considerably to the flare at the hem. Skirts in this style are made of eash- mere, Henrietta, poplin, voile or veiling and trimmed with bands of silk, ribbon or velvet at the hem. The mode may also be successfully developed in lawn, organdie, batiste or Swiss, with lace or embroidered bands for trimming, In wash fabrics it will be more satisfactory if gathered around she belt in place of being tucked. To make the skirt for a miss of 14 years will require three and three-quarter yards of material 40 inches wide. What is Worn.—To hold ont the ex- tremely bouffant skirt there is a cerclette of thin wire, which prevents it from flop- ping about in an aimless and ungraceful fashion. This forerunner of the crinoline will not be found objectionable in its pres- ent mild form. When made up as a trimming for even- ing frocks, the tiniest button rose built of chiffon is placed in the middle of a lace wheel. Sealskin is much used for stoles, and those opening over a pointed vest of ermine and worn with a large granny muff border- ed with this royal fur are the newest ideas. Yokes of white or cream cloth perforated like broderie anglaise are employed upon cloth gowns. White chiffon taffeta silk makes a charm- ing bodice. Guipure lace forms the yoke, collar and small vest. Outlizing the yoke is a narrow piping of black velvet, over which is laid a guimpe of dull gold. Orna- ments of gold close the bodice and band the pleated sleeves. The influence of the Audubon and sim- ilar societies is being widely felt, as evi- denced in many of the millinery depart- ments of the larger shops in England and America. The beautiful effects that can be gained by the artistic dying and skilled make-up of ‘farm yard’’ feathers has large- ly done away with any necessity for the wholesale *‘slanghter of the innocents’’ of the animal kingdom. A popular trimming for evening dresses is found in the dainty artificial flowers that are manufactured from chiffon. Chiffon roses, in either cluster or wreath form, are a very effective finish to skirt or bodice. They are more soft and delicate for the lat- ter than the stiff imitation flowers that we generally describe as *‘artificial.”” Chiffon flowers are especially suited for fringing a low-cut bodice. Large muffs, of related colors and ma- terials, are being made for wear with pic- ture hats. A lately observed model was of amethyst velvet, trimmed with violets gathered in clusters under the brim, while shaded ostrich plumes decorated the top. The muff that accompanied it was of the same velvet, trimmed also with violets. The two were exceedingly picturesque and smart in effect. To Prevent Freezing.—During the win- ter season, when hanging out clothes is so difficult, try puttinga handful of salt in the last rinsing water, and the clothes will not freeze or stiffen until after they are hung on the line; indeed, it is possible even to change the position of a lineful of clothes if necessary, before they freeze, and best of all, if hung out in the sun they will have commenced to dry before the freezing be- gins; this saves the wear and tear, for nothing is so hard upon linen as this freez- ing and flapping in the wind; they are also easier to remove from the line; have a pair of white gloves for hanging out clothes, the white wool sort that are worn so much now, and these, with the salt water rins- ing, will rob hanging out clothes in winter of its terrors, says Mary Taylor-Ross, in the Housekeeper. Always hang the table linen in good shape, for it is almost impossible to iron out wrinkles which dry in it. Hang both tablecloths and sheets across the line even- ly, with the weight on the waip threads, ends down, for the warp is stronger than the woof, and if hang habitually length wise the goods will split across the folds. Iron down the middle, folding them exact- ly opposite from the way they hung on the line, and they will wear longer. If clothes have become discolored through improper washing, try for a few wash days the plan of scalding them just before put- ting them into the last rinse water; this will whiten them beautifully, although it is more trouble. Never take the clothes from the line damp and fold down to iron; let them get quite dry, and then bring them in, folding them properly when they are taken from the line, as this will save much ironing out of wrinkles. Remember in a Sickroom.—That medi- cine bottles should be kept ont of sight. That garrulous friends should be treated in the same wise fashion. That a rubber ice bag is as useful as a hot water bag. That everything about the room should be scrupulously clean. That it is sometimes safer to humor sick people than to argue with them. That rapid recovery from illness often depends more upon nourishing food than upon medicine. That sweet smelling flowers should never be permitted in a sick room where there is a very sick person. That both light and ventilation can be regulated hy placing a tall screen between the bed and window. Coffee a Cleaning Agent.—Black goods, silk, wool or cotton, will look like new if sponged with strong black coffee that has been strained and to which a few spoon- fuls of ammonia have been added. Buttermilk is excellent for cleaning sponges. Steep the spouge in milk for some hours, then squeeze it out and wash it in cold water. Lemon jnice is also good. Cold and Colds. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A simple precaution will prevent both colds and the sensation of being cold. Wild animals do not take cold. Men constantly expose themselves to changes in the tem- perature and humidity that no other ani- mal could stand. A man’s body is a furnace. Clothing does not warm him, but only keeps off the cold. The warmth comes from the burning of the oxygen of the air in the lungs. Ex- ercise warms the man because his lungs burn up more oxygen. The oxygen in combination . with the assimilated food burns freely. It is as really fuel as coal or wood. The process that goes on in the lungs is similar to that in a stove—the more draught the hotter fire. Give your lungs more draught and you will feel warmer immedi- ately. Ten long, deep breatbs, on coming out of the house in the morning, will make the outdoor temperature seem 20 degrees warmer. Long, deep breaths every time you go from a warm room into the open air will send the blood tingling to the sur- face of the skin, and the colder the air the more exhilarating the sensation. Try it. Nature has put; in every man’s chest a furnace that beats steam heat. Fresh Grapes All Winter. French Devices Preserves Them for the Palate of the Epicure. A clever French process by which vine growers in France are able to market fresh outdoor grapes all through the winter is thus described. Bunches of the finest grapes when ripe in autumn are cut in such a way that to eat a bunch a piece of the vine five or six inches long remains attach- ed. From this piece the stems of the bunch hang, an arrangement vitally neces- sary to the success of the operation. A large number of wide-mounth bottles, filled with water, is ranged in a cellar and in the open end of each is inserted the pieces of vine stem, the bunches of grapes hanging outside. The grapes do not touch the water, but are thus supplied with moisture through the vine stem, which is immersed in water. By this process choice varieties of table grapes are kept in perfect condition for the whole winter. The temperature of the cellar is uniform and moderately low and care is taken daily to supply the bottles with the water lost by evaporation. Fruit thus carefully tend- ed is somewhat costly, but there are many patrons who willingly pay $2 a bunch for the delicacy of fresh grapes in midwinter. The Sun’s Nearest Neighbor. The rarely-seen planet mercury reached its greatest western elongation from the sun on January 22nd and since then has been favorably placed for observation asa morning star, rising an hour and a-half be- fore the sun in the southeast. It is an achievement to catch a sight of this elusive baby planet, and it is on record that Coper- nicus never succeeded in seeing it. Those who are not early risers must wait until the end of March, by which time mercury, moving at the rapid rate of nearly 1800 miles a minute, will have passed to the other side of the sun, and he even better sitnated as an evening star in the north- west. The planet shines with a dull rosy hue,and to watch its quick passage through the stars is most interesting. Young’s Pler Again Sold. The ocean pier sold some months ago at Atlantic City, to the Young’s Pier Corpora- sion for $1,000,000 has been resold to the Sterling Realty Corporation. The consid- eration is said to have been $1,680,000. The transaction also includes Young’s hotel, facing the Boardwalk at Tennessee avenue, and several properties on the latter street. Captain Young verified the report Sunday night, as did several other parties to the transaction, but all details are withheld, however, until the final papers are signed. -—Another unfortunate man has died of hiccough whose life could have heen saved by the prompt use of tincture of amyl. Why do not the medical practition- ers make a public announcement of the first treatment for the afflicted. Neglect of what is generally thought to bea trif- ling ailment often causes . the nervous dis- temper to pass the curable stage. Hiccough is not to be trifled with. The instant it appears go to the nearest pharmacy, get a few drops of amyl tincture upon a hand- kerchief and breathe it energetically into the mouth and nostrils. If it doesn’t re- lieve take a cab for the most experienced physician in your locality. Don’t wait until next day ! Women Crowding Prisoners’ Pen. A startling increase in the number of women arrested within the jurisdiction of the Jefferson Market Court, which includes the Tenderloin precinct, is shown in the figures for 1904. The total number of persons arraigned in the Court during the year was 26,723. Of the $22,119 paid in fines $18,203 was imposed for disorderly conduct and 90 per cent. of the persons charged with this of- fense were women arrested in the Ten- dexloin precinct. Scorched Sawncepan. If a saucepan scorches the contents, set immediately on a wet cloth and it will not be hard to clean. ——'‘He looks rather seedy, but he must have money to burn. He’s evidently close to 80 years of age.” ; -*‘But that’s no sign of his wealth.” ‘*But the age of his young wife is.” —Philadelphia Public Ledger. ~ ——*‘“There goes Flopper. What side of the political fight is he on this year?” **Oh, he is on the fence.’’ ‘Well, from the uneasy expression on Crusty Carlyle. An Aneodote Which Illustrates His Disagreeabl McCalmont & Co. Disposition. disappointment. He was therefore nei- ther oversympathetic in intercourse with his friends nor fair in his esti- mates of other writers. Though he personally liked Tenny- son, he spoke with impatience of his “cobbling his odes,” dismissed Jane Austen’s novels as “dish washings,” Hallam, the historian, as “dry as dust” and Goldsmith as an “Irish black- guard.” Even the writers of editorials in the press were saluted with this hard say- ing: “What are these fellows doing? They only serve to cancel one anoth- er.” A characteristic anecdote illus- trates his cruel disposition, which pro- voked him to inflict pain even on a friend. An artist who frequented Carlyle's house painted a picture of him in his dressing gown smoking a pipe by the fireside and Mrs. Carlyle in an arm- chair siiting opposite him. The pic- ture was hung at one of the Royal academy's exhibitions and, though not a striking work of art, was purchased by Lord Ashburton, Carlyle’s friend, for £500. ’ - The delighted artist hurried off to the Carlyles, expecting congratulations on the sale and some manifestation of pleasure on their part at having such a value set on a picture of thémselves and their domestic interior. He deliv- ered his glad tidings, but all the re- sponse he received from Carlyle was: “Well, in my opinion. £500 was just £495 too much.” Castoria. ARI soruR: TD A oC A 8 Pi 0 Ril A 2 A: 8.7.0 RB I A A 8 T 0 RIT XN c AS" T 'oURYY KX ccc The Kind You Have Always Bought has borne the signature of Chas, H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision for over 30 years. Allow no one to deceive you in this. Counterfeits, Imitations and “Just-as-good" are but Ex- periments, and endanger the health of Children— Experience against Experiment WHAT IS CASTORIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Cas- tor Oil, Paregoric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neith- er Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrheea and Wind Colic. It re- lieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipa- tion and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children’s Panacea--The Mother’s Friend. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER. IN USE FOR OVER 30 YEARS. THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. 48-43-21m i Saddlery. Bl TO HEADQUARTERS BUY DIRECT AND SAVE MONEY —BIG-— CLEARANCE SALE JAMES SCHOFIELD’S Harness Store, N. Spring Street, ON 5-A BLANKETS AND ROBES FOR THE NEXT 6o DAYS These goods must be sold to make room for our large stock of Summer Goods. These blankets are the strongest, they wear the longest. We have the only full assortment of Blankets, Robes and horse goods in town. Don’t fail to get our prices on Light and Heavy Harness. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTY. JAMES SCHOFIELD, Spring street, 49-44-10m his face it must be a barb-wire fence.’’ 7:31 BELLEFONTE, PA. Typewriter. Pisces VISIBLE TYPEWRITER. THE ONLY PERFECT MACHINE MADE. VISIBLE WRITING ; STRONG MANIFOLDER ; UNIVER- SAL KEY-BOARD; LIGHT TOUCH; RAPID ACTION. | Price $75 | ] It Reaches the Demands of Business. [ Unexcelled for billing and tabulating. ~ Send for catalog and proposition to dealers. PITTSBURG WRITING MACHINE CO, PITTSBURG, . PA. Carlyle suffered from dyspepsia and | SA Carriage goods. 49-1 SPECIAL EEBRUARY Clothes Washers, Clothes Wringers, Feed Cutters, Cream Separators, Cooley Creamers, Churns, Butter Workers. Harness, Robes, Blankets and a full line of Horse and ‘The Standard Carriage Heater,”” a com- bination Foot Stool and Heater, burning prepared Carbon, insuring warmth for the feet, even in the severest weather, with cost of fuel less than five cents per day. All kinds and sizes of Skates, Sleds, Sleigh Bells, Farm and Lumbermen’s Bob-sleds, etc. McCALMONT & CO. Bellefonte, Pa. LE. Groceries Jewelry. QECHLER & CO. PURE FOOD STORE. We carry a full line of all goods in line of Foods and Fine Groceries. MANHATTAN DRIPS A fine Table Syrup in one quart, two quart and four quar tin pails, at 12¢., 25c., and 450. per pail; try it. Maple Syrup in glass hottles and tin cans. NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES : The finest new crop New Orleans—a rich golden yellow and an elegant bak- er. That is the report our customers bring to us. Fine Sugar Syrups—no glucose. MARBOT WALNUTS. These Nuts are clean and sound, heavy in the meats and in every way very satisfactory. We have some very good California Walnuts but not equal to the Marbots. Fine Almonds and Mixed Nuts. EVAPORATED FRUITS. Peaches 10c., 120., 150. and 18c. per pound. Apricots 15¢., 18c. and 20c. per pound. Prunes 5e., 8c., 100. and 120. per pound. Raisins 10c. and 120: per pound, either seeded or unseeded. Currants 10c. and 12. per pound. Citron, Orange and Lemon Peel. Dates, Figs and fine Table Raisins. All tbese goods are well worth the prices named on them and will give good satisfaction. MINCE MEAT. The foundation of our Mince Meat is good sound lean beef, and all other ingredients are the highest grade of goods. It represents our best effort and our customers say it is a success, and at 12}c. per pound is very reason- able in price. FOREIGN FRUITS. We are now receiving some ofj the finest] California Naval Oranges}; and Florida bright and sweet fruits. This fruit is just now reaching its very fin- est flavor. They are exceptionally}fine and abt reasonable prices. Lovers of Grape Fruit can be nicely snited on the fruit we have. Lemons for some time past have been a difficult preposi- tion, but we now have some fine fruit, SECHLER & CO. Pure Food and Fine Groceries. 49-3 BELLEFONTE, PA. Prospectus. 50 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE JPATENTS: TRADE MARKS, NS DESIG. COPYRIGHTS, ETC. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an in- vention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. Handbook on patents sent free, Oldest agency for securing patents, Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circu- lation of any scientific journal, “Terms $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers, MUNN & CO., 361 Broapway, NEW YORK, BrANCH OFFICE, 625 F Sr, WASHINGTON. D.C 48-44-1y FE THE NEW YEAR US . Our stockis now complete and awaits your inspection. STERLING SILVER TABLE AND TOILET WARE, FINE UMBRELLAS, PoCcKET BOOKS. GoLp, JEWELRY, WATCHES, DIAMONDS. F. C. RICHARD’S SONS, High Street, BELLEFONTE, - = = = 41-46 mn PENNA. Green’s Pharmacy. ect eect ctf cc ill LTR TA TO CT Caml PPracricas THINGS wo £ FOR EVERYBODY ij ao jy 4 Comb and Brush Sets, Hair Brushes, Cloth Brushes, Alt, Military Brushes, antl Nail Brushes, Perfumes, Pocket Books, no — gy ctl lt. Traveling Cases, Medicine (Cases, cont... Card Cases, Cigar Cases, Pass Cases, Shaving Sets, Manicuie Sets, Shav- Match tills ls ing Mirrors, Work Boxes, Holders, Ash Trays, ; Hand Bags, Tea Bells, Nut Picks, 3 conti tle, Soap Boxes, Paper Knives, &e., &e. We know the quality and price will ntl tli. suit you. nmi lls. tlt ate lig. lll GREEN’S PHARMACY CO., Bush House Block, BELLEFONTE, PA. 44-26-1y also Hc avitlly cli ie Ce Zl. pe Flour and Feed. BrockeruorF Minis, BELLEFONTE PA. Manufacturer, and wholesaler and retailers of ROLLER FLOUR, FEED, CORN MEAL, Ete. Also Dealer in Grain. (URTIS Y. WAGNER, J > 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, 4 LSO : 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 ie W 47-19 ROOPSBURG. ws