v Bellefonte, Pa., Aug. 25, 1905. SE ————————————— FARM NOTES. Although the subject of sheep manage- ment is being discussed in all sections, yet the uomber of sheep in this country is small compared with the opportunities of- fered by sheep in the matter of affording a profit, ‘and despite the constant attention which 1s called to the value of sheep, not only as improvers of the land, but also as profitable farm animals for wool and mut- ton, there are many farmers thas have nos kept a single sheep, though their farms are adapsed so raising sheep largely and profis- ably. Facts and figures can be had by the rcore to prove the profitableness of sheep hreeding, if necessary, and the only drawback in many localities is the loss by dogs. Many a rough, worn-out or neglect- ed farm might be brought up rapidly and be made paying land by breeding sheep thereon, asthe manure from the sheep is one of she moss enriching of fertilizers and is evenly distributed. Sheep require at- tention and additional food to that which they secure in the fields, yet this addition- al food works to the profit of the breeder in two ways—it nos only insures good and profitable growth of flesh and wool, but it makes the manure richer and more valu. able. Even poor farmers can give sheep a trial, by commencing in a small way, and then, as means and experience are gained, the flocks can be gradnally increased by purchases, though the natural increase from a #mall flock of sheep is by no means incon. siderable, if properly managed and cared for as they should he. Like any other kind of stock, they must have good care and food to secure the greatest measure of profit. In some localities dogs are seldom fed, which induces them to stray, and they learn to kill sheep hecause they have no other source of food. SHEEP AS FORAGERS. Sheep are perfect weed killers, for not a single plans escapes them, and it is in late summer, when the crops are harvested, that sheep begin their duties as scavengers. Not that it is intended to imply that they muss be content with refuse matter of an obnoxious kind, but that they are service- able in the way of procuring much from the undesirable foods and stubble. Sheep are not very dainty, nor do they demand the exclusive care of the farmer, but they should be fed atthe barn at nights and driven into the fields and other places dur- ing the day, where they can find anything that may be serviceable. Sheep are great foragers, and are’ always on the alert for whatever has been left, and they are cap- able of selecting and appropriating material for consumption that would be entirely re- jected by other classes of stock. It is this peculiarity of sheep that fits them so well as a farm animal for profit, as they convert large quantities of coarse and unprofitable material that would otherwise be wasted into salable wool and mutton. There is no necessity for feeding sheep except at night, if the pastures and fields have not been ful- ly cleaned. Even the weeds, if not too coarse and woody, will be eaten, and with a limited supply of water,they will be con- tent in any location. Sheep,being excel- lent foragers, and capable of picking up a portion of their subsistence,have been made to adapt themselves to those sections where the land cannot be profitably - cultivated, and where they are supposed to cost bus little in proportion to that which may be derived from them. For that reason the American farmers have given their atten- tion to the small, active breeds, such as the Merino, Southdown, and native, which can exist in large flocks more successfully than those of larger size, but the large breeds are found more profitable on some farms. Farm News and Views.—Like all bienni- als, the burdock is easily destroyed in ounl- tivated fields. It isin byplaces, as fence sides, lanes, corners, around the buildings, pastures and the borders of woodlands, that bardocks give trouble. But even in these they are not difficult to destroy. Farmers who go over their fields twice a year will soon have no burdock. In cutting them care should be taken to strike below the crown. Every plant cut in this way must die. The cutting may be done at any time of the year when the ground is not frozen, and it is, of course, much more easily done when the plants are young. -~ While it is not difficult to cut off the emall tap roost with a knife, it is moch: more difficult to accomplish the same when the root has ob- tained the diameter ofan inch or more. Two or three years of persistent outting will remove nearly all burdocks from the by-places of farms. The milk of dairy cows tests all the way | from 2.5 per cent. butter fat up to 6 per cent. Some of the great Holstein-Friesian cows when yielding as much as 100 pounds of milk a day, give a fluid which is as. low as 2.5 per cent. of fat, or even somewhat lower in few cases. Other Holstein-Frie- sian cows, give milk as rich as from 4 to 6 per cent. fat. Cows of the Jersey type, which yield a smaller quantity of milk show about the same per cent. fas. The total yield of fat is not materially different for the two breeds. Cows generally yield milk possessing richness falling between these two extremes. j . The plants of golden-rod are very liable to escape through the teeth of the cultiva- tor, and these should be pulled up by the roots entire, if possible. If not destroyed with the cultivated crop they will appear pext year in the sown grain. Then, if not uprooted, they will afterward be found thrifty and defians in the crops,which they will injare in quality. They are not to be found in pastures usually where cattle are kept, as they will keep them down. When the farm fails to produce the o that once were easily grown upon it the best course to pursue is $o restrict the acre- age. Caltivate only half the space, or even less, and concentrate all your manure on it. The orops will soon be larger than were se- cured from the entire farm, less expense will be incurred, the farm will improve i fertility, and that portion which is unused will be benefited hy the seasons of rest giv- en it. ; The growth and spread of noxious weeds is decidedly on the increase. = There are more kinds than there were 50 years ago One reason, probably, for this is that then most of the seeds of grain and grass were grown on the farm, and were saved ina purer condition than are seeds now used. New weed varieties have been obtained in this way,some of which are giving the farm- ers much trouble. a Corn fodder is receiving more attention a8 food for fast horses. If pulled when just turning yellow, and cured on the stalks in bundles, where they will not lie on the ground, the blades will be free from dirs, and therefore more snitable for those ani mals that are subject to heaves. ; FUR AND ABOUT WOMEN: A DAILY THOUGHT. When we have failed we should not spend a moment in regret ; regret is vain and useless. We should turn instantly and with resistless energy to the saving of what is left. There is always another chance, even down to life's latest moment in this world —J. R. Miller. Tucks and Medallions.—A hammock frock of the moment is of soft-finished gingbam in a soft light green shade. This color and the hook its fair wearer is holding combine to remind one of the rbyme about the book and the skady nook. Tucks and medallions are the chief adorn- ment of this attractive waist and skirt, the medallions being done in eyelet embroidery. If pressed carefully on the wrong side after each laundering this dress will retain its beauty,and the embroidery will show much better than if pressed on the right side. The great point in a hammock frock is freedom from m: ssing. Any stiffly starched material is therefore out of the question—that is, if one desires 0 be presentable after getting out of one of these moss comfortable swinging couches. Neither should the material be too delicate or too fine, as in moving about the least his it is likely’to get strained, if nos torn. Tucke and strappings are, indeed, the sensible trimmings, and these may always be adapted so cleverly to the requirements of the figure and subjected toso many variations that there need not be anything of the commonplace about them. Let the hammock gown be carefully chosen and sensibly made and there'll be nothing to say about its impossibility as a presentable rig. There is no denying the lace coat a prom- inent place in the list of stunning things for antumn and winter. And this lace coat may be anything from a wee bolero, fashioned outof a few remnants and left- overs, to a stately, full-length arrangement made purposely for some. millionairess, representing, perhaps, half a year’s skilled work of half a dozen women. Such ethereal creations in lace are exquisite for dinner coats, or for any stately evening entertain ment. “ & A very charming creation just brought home by a certain fashionable is in the form of a robe of moire nucre (the mother- of-pear] shadings are as beautiful as they are intangible), over which falls a Direc- toire coat of creamy Maitese lage. Such richly, softly, silky lace ! This coat, with 1ts low neck and long tails, is lined with accordioned white gauze, and is, indeed, a beauty. The dress which: it is worn over has the decolletage filled in with chiffon, exquisitely embroidered and shirred. : Can any good come out of an old flonnoce ? Just listen ! A black Chantilly flounce, 12 inches in depth, which has done duty on an old black net dress, was cleaned, and converted into a jaunty bolero, to be worn with a cream mousseline dress, with bands of Chantilly applique on the skirt. The lace is used upside down, which makes the edge over- lap the transparent yoke. The elbow sleeves are in the same fashion with bonillonne, litle frills of black and white net foaming out between the scallops. : Down the front an edge is caught on by means of strappings and tiny rhinestone buttons. Itis a dazzling sucoess, and is worn over a softblouse of the cream moussel- ine. Useful Housekeeping Hints.—A few gen- eral directions, says a writer in Good House- keeping, may be of help to your maid, the rest will come with patience on, your pars, and practice on hers. First impress upon her that she should be neat in her personal appearance and quiet in all her movements, making no un- necessary noise in walking abous,and never speaking loudly. Neither should she rattle china nor silver, nor drop dishes. What is called the ‘‘machinery of the household” should never be apparent. Let ber practice correct serving daily, and when mistakes can be easily corrected by yom in private after the meal; and she will not feel awk- ward before guests. Inannouncing dinner the maid opens thedining room door, looks at the hostess and says quietly : ‘‘Dinner ie served.” The maid presents all dishes on the left side of the person she is serving; and fills glasses from the right, and places tea and coffee on the right. The dishes of the first course are presented first to the lady sitting on the right of the host,and then in regular order around the table. During the other courses the dishes are started elsewhere, so that no one person is always the last to be served. The maid holds plates and large dishes in her hand, but passes sugar, cream,olives and small dishes from a small tray covered with a doily. Service plates which remain on the table generally during the sonp and shell fish courses, are removed by the maid with her left band when she slips the plate of the meat course into place with her right hand. When the hostess has unusually handsome plates she wishes to display they remain through the meal up to the dessers. All dishes are removed by the maid before serving the dessert, and the table gone over with a silver crumb knife. Fancy plates kolding finger howls and tiny doilies are placed before the guest when the dessers is of fruit or cold dishes. It is the present custom to have the carv- ing done at a side table or in the kitchen and the vegetables passed in large dishes to the left of each guest, that he may help himself. There should be no baste on the pars of the maid in serving, and she should nos re- move the dishes of a course until all are through. If necessary the hostess may quietly signal when the dishes'are to be removed. The maid should see that water glasses are replenished, bus should never fill a glass or cup full. By following these simple directions your maid will scon mas- 10 | ter the ars of serving correctly. Ladies’ Apron.—What would the busy housewife do without the serviceable apron? If there are tasks for the morning; or. in fact, any hour of the day. It is quickly slipped into, and if the apron cover one en- tirely, is indispensable, f1om an economical standpoint, in protecting the dress. Then, $00, these aprons are so inexpensive and re- | quire so little time in the making—only a few yards of calico or gingham, two seams to sew up, and the hems to turn and one has the finished garment. Many women use unbleached muslin for work aprons, and they are hoth serviceable and very ef- fective if trimmed with a finishing braid in colors. Holland oloth is an excellent material for aprons both for ladies and ohil- dren, not to mention duck, calico, madras and gingham. The Yellowstone Park, Lewis and Clark Exposition, and the Rocky Mountains. An Attractive Fall Tour via Pennsylvania Rail- road. : The Pennsylvania Railioad Company bh arranged a special personally-conducted tour to visit the Pacific Coast, including the Yellowstone Park, Portland (for the Lewis and Clark Exposition ),and the hean- tiful resorts among the Colorado Rockies. This tour will leave New York, Philadel- phia, Baltimore, Washington, and other cities on the Pennsylvania Railroad, Satur- day, September 2nd, by a special train of highgrade Pallman equipment. The itin- erary will cover a pericd of three weeks, the party reaching the East on the homeward journey September 22. The special train will be used by the party over the entire route, except during the five and one-half days in the Yellowstone Park, when the fine hotels now in service in the Great Pre- serves will be utilized. The train will be side-tracked in Portland for occupancy there, and all meals en route, except in the Yellowstone Park and in Denver, will be served in the special dining car. Round-trip tickets,covering all necessary expenses for twenty-one days, $200 from all points on the Pennsylvania Railroad except Pittsburg, from which the rate will he $195. ~ For itineraries and further information apply to ticket agents; Thos. E. Watt, Passenger Agent Western District, Pitts- burg, Pa.; or address George W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent, Philadelpmia ” 50-30-26 Low Rates to California Via Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. Ona number of days this summer low round-trip rates to California points are of- fered via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. Liberal return limits and stop-over privileges. Two through trains every day from Union Station, Chicago, via Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Union Pacific Line. The Overland Limit- ed leaves 6.05 p.' m., and makes the run to San Franoisco in less than three days. The California Express, at 10.25 p. m., carries tbroogh tourist as well as standard sleep- ing cars, and the berth rate for tourist sleeper is only $7. Complete information regarding rates, routes and train service sent on request. Colorado-California Book sent for six cents postage. Folders free. John R: Pott, District Passenger Agent, Room D, Park Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. Low Rates to Colorado. Only $30 Chicago to Colorado and return every day this summer. Return limit Oc- tober 31st. © Two through trains every day from Union Station, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Union Pacific Line, Leave Chicago 6:05 p. m., arrive at Denver 9:30 p. m. next day. ' Or, leave Chicago 10:25 p. m., arrive at Denver 7:50 a. m. the sec- ond day. Descriptive book on Colorado and California sent to any address for six cents postage. Folders free. John R. Pott, district passenger agent, room D, Park Bulding, Pittsburg, Pa. Lewis and Clark Exposition. Round trip tickets Chicago to Portland and return $56.50 via the Chicago, Milwau- kee & St. Paul railway. Tickets on sale daily until September 30th, and good for return for 90 days. Choice of routes offer- ed by this line. Liberal stop-over privi_ leges. Descriptive book sent for two cent postage. Folders free. Jobn R. Pott, dis trict passenger agent, room D, Park Build- ing, Pittsburg, Pa. Saddlery. AFTER 31 YEARS The wise buyer is “posted” in what he buys and where he buys. 84 years of unquestioned ascendency. 34 years of steady improvement in quality and workmanship. . 84 years of constant increase in sales and still growing. ——This is the Record of— SCHOFIELD’S HARNESS FACTORY. Are there any who will deny the above.. Three first-class workmen kept busy all : winter making : HEAVY AND LIGHT HARNESS OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE IN ‘FARM, TUG, BUGGY, SPRING WAGON AND LIGHT DOUBLE DRIVING HARNESS. OUR CHAIN HARNESS THIS YEAR ARE CHEAPER AND BETTER THAN EVER. We have a large assortment of —FINE TUG BRIDLES— made in different styles. We invite you to call and examine our ‘goods and get prices. Don't pay the price for old harness when you can buy new for the same money. Don’t ask us to compete with infer- ior made 8,88 We use only the best material and employ first-class workmen. We have over SIX HUN- DRED DOLLARS WORTH OF COLLARS, ran ing in price from $2 to $4. n’t fail to see thes goods before buying. ours truly, for your trade, JAMES SCHOFIELD, . Spring street,* -37 BELLEFONTE, PA. Typewriter. VIN-TE-NA for Depressed Feeling, Ex- hansted Vitality, Nervous Debility and Diseases requiring a Tonic Strengthening Medicine. It cures quickly by making Pure Red Blood and replenishing the Blood Supply. Benefit Guaranteed or money re- funded. All druggists. Castoria. A 8 T O RI A oC A 8 T O BR .I A c A EET. O BI A C AR 7 O'R") 0 A 8.7m 0 BR TA cco For Infants and Children BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF CHAS. H. FLETCHER. THE KIND YOU HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT In Use For Over) Years. CCC A 8 T''O'R 'I'3 c AcE WE OLR DA C A 8 TT 0 RB. ..1 A C Acoghiaipalige agpill Fagg c A, 8. F 06 Ri.1i A ccc AT 'g peg t RT A -4-2lm The Centaur Co.. New York City. Williams’ Wall Paper Store OU INTEND Certainly you do and we wish to call your attention to the size and quality of our stock of 3 ween Wed LL PA P B Ri... It consists of 50,000 rolls of the most beautiful and carefully selected stock of Wall Paper ever brought TO BELLEFONTE. ——SPECIALTIES—— Our specialties consist of a large line . of beautiful: Stripes, Floral ~De- signs, Burlap Cloth Effects and Tapestries. veeeesns OUR PRICES......... Are right, ranging in price from 5c. to $1.00 per toll. We have a large line of Brown Backs at 5c. and 6c. per roll with match ceiling and two band border at 2c. per yard. Also a large assortment of White Blanks at 6c. to 10c. per roll and matched up in perfect combination. . Our Ingrains and Gold Papers are more beautiful than ever before with 18in. blended borders and ceilings to match, in. factanything made in the Wall Paper line this year we are able to show you. 0 eosssnssen SKILLED WORKMEN............ Are necessary to put on the paper as it ‘should be put on. © have them and are able to do ‘anything in the business. We do ‘Painting, Graining, Paper Hanging, . House Decorating, Sign Writing, Ete. a TRY US AND BE CONVINCED... Also dealers in Picture and Room Moulding, Oil Paintings, Water Colors, Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Glass, Ete, 8. H. WILLIAMS, High street, BELLEFONTE, PA SAL KEY-BOARD; LIGHT { Price 49-44-10 PITTSBURG VISIBLE TYPEWRITER. THE ONLY PERFECT MACHINE MADE. VISIBLE WRITING ; STRONG MANIFOLDER ; UNIVER- J Is Reaches the Demands of Business. [ Unexcelled for billing and tabulating. Send for catalog and proposition to dealers, PITTSBURG WRITING MACHINE CO, PITTSBURG, « PA. TOUCH RAPID ACTION. $75 Groceries NECHLER & CO. PURE FOOD STORE. We carry a full line of all goods in the line of Foods and Fine Groceries. MANHATTAN DRIPS A fine Table Syrup in one qaart, two quart and four quart tin pails, at 12., 250., and 450. per pail; try it. Maple Syrup in glass bottles 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 bus not equal to the Marbots. Fine Almonds and Mixed Nuts. EVAPORATED FRUITS. Peaches 10c., 120., 150. and 18¢. per pound. Apricots 15¢., 18c. and 20c. per pound. Prunes 5o.; 8c., 100. and 120. per pound. Raisins 10¢. and 120. per pound, either seeded or unseeded. Currants 10c. and 120. per pound. Citron, Orange and Lemon Peel. Dates, Figs and fine Table Raisins. 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 of 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 at reasonable prices. T.overs of Grape Fruit can be nicely suited on the fruit we have. Lemons for some time past have been a difficult proposi- tion, but we now have some fine fruit. SECHLER & CO. 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Do not fail to give us a call before insuring your Life or Property :as we are in position to write large lines at any time, Office in Crider's Stone Building, BELLEFONTE, PA. 43-18-1y VATA AY THE PREFERRED ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. i THE $5,000 TRAVEL POLICY 8 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 JE, Wesk. 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. H. E. FENLON, 50-21 Agent, Bellefonte, Pa, NA/ TA TA TANNA TAA AN Jewelry. FE THE NEW YEAR Our stockis now complete and awaits your inspection. STERLING SILVER TABLE AND TOILET WARE, FINE UMBRELLAS, PoCKET BOOKS, Gorp, JEWELRY, WATCHES, DIAMONDS. ‘F. C. RICHARD’S SONS, High Street, (BELLEFONTE, - - - - PENNA. ad Flour and Feed. (urs Y. WAGNER, BrockerHOFF Murs, BeuieroNte Pa. Manufacturer, and wholesaler ‘and retailers of ROLLER FLOUR, FEED, CORN MEAL, Etc. Also Dealer in Grain. , . Manufactures and has on hand at all “times the following brands of high grad: flour : 3 WHITE STAR, OUR BEST. HIGH GRADE, VICTORY PATENT, ~ FANCY PATENT—formerly Phos: | nix Mills high grade brand. ; + The only place in the county where SPRAY, an extraordinery 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. 47-19