FHUir UriuWINiJ JUfTlNoS.
Tha Proper Manner of Flanttnf Ont
Frail Tr.ee
Ltne upon line, fwopt irpon pre
wpt," says a Southern fruit grower,
must be written regnrdln the proper
manner of planting put fruit, trees; not
ilia t5:re exmis a great dlTerslty of j
opinion, but because o little heed is j
paid to the plain teachings of nature
and common seuse. "The way father
a- prandfather did It," la authority
for the majority, and they eeek no fur
ther knowledge.
Now the world moTp. and many nw.
nl valuable methods have been de
Tlsed whlcli Insure the desired kind
nd quality of fruit, hasten maturity,
nd prevent decay. The non-progres-ie
oruhardlst ells his fruit for a
nominal figure, whenever he has any,
to aril, which la not often, and Is con
tinually complaining because hi or
chard "doesn't pay." It does pay for
all the labor bestowed upon It, but It
will not pay for what it doea not re
ceive. ,
Any kind of a fruit tree Is an enor
mous feeder If It produce any amount
of Jrult. Who can reasonably expect
to receive barrel upon barrel from any,
given tree, year after year, when no
thing Is fed to ItT As well mlht tho
owner expect to work a week oa tho
oennmory of a Sunday dinner.
Trees should bo fed. therefore, and
IlberaCy, too, if large crops of fine fruit
n expected from them.
The old-fahloned way of crowding
tree in the space devoted to orchard
purposes Is still persisted in. notwith
standing the teachings of nature to tho
contrary. Trees are crowded In tho
rows like lodgers In a tenement house,
and the results are as disastrous In
one case as In the other. Trees, like
human beings, need air and light. They
must have three or their lives do not
reach three score years and ten. Fruit
will not grow In the shade, and It Is
beyond the power of any man to cause
it to do so.
'Tis true, when trees are young, a,
proper space seems unreasonably largo
there seems to be a waste, but there
really to none. It la questionable It
planting small crops, like strawberries,
melons, tomatoes, etc.. Is advisable,
even in the earlier stages of growth,
and It certainly Is not unless a liberal
quantity of somi proper fertilizer Is
appLcd. As the tree enlarges and
reaches out Its arm-like branches. It
asks for more food; It also asks that
God's sunlight may be permitted to
kiss It from topmost branch to root,
and unless this request Is granted It
shoots skyward, breirlng no fruit ex
cept upon Its highest branches, and
becomes liable to be attacked by nu
merous diseases.
Who has not noticed that a tree,
stand. ng solitary and alone, always
bears a liberal quantity of fruit? Who
has not noticed that such trees are in
Tariab'y healthy? Who has not re
marked that if the entire orchard was
like tills or ihat solitary tree, there
would be money In fruit-growing?
Must so plain a lesson be unheeded?
Can we not learn so simple o lesson
without pnylng the immense price we
do for tuition? The number of trees
upon a given area does not determine
the value of the orchard. If they are
in excess of the proper number, they
certain! are, comparatively, of little
worth.
One argument used by those who
favor close planting is that the shade
thereby produced kills the grass and
weeds which would steal the life-blood
of the tree. This argument Is born of
pure laziness, and If carried into ef
fect, as It too often Is, the tree Is de
prived of its means of thrift, that Its
loafing owner may not blister his hands
or burn his neck In his efforts to keep
(Trass and weeds from choking his
trees.
In raising fruit trees for profit, the
following general principles should not
be overlooked: 1. Effective drainage;
2. Thorough preparation; 3. Liberal
fertilization; 4. rroeuring-.beet varie
ties; 5. Intelligent -cultivation; and
each wlTl afford the .owner a themo
for constant study.
That fruit growing, as now prac
ticed, is non-paying, we are ready to
admit; that it may to made Immensely
profitable, we confidently assert. To
attain this desired object something
must be done besides blindly treading
In the footsteps of old ways and ex
pecting nature to perform impossibil
ities. The whole Southern country can bo
made a vast frult-fleld. Any and every
man may literally "sit under his own
vine and fig tree." Millions can be an
nually added to our material wealth.
There need be no poverty in such a
country, and there will be none In the
near future, when our almost bound
less resources are more fully developed.
Ch Pbwpriate. In the Fall.
The fall is an excellent period of tho
year for using prosphates, as they
may be applied in the finely divided
form particles, and slowly give off
their panicles, being available In the
spring. If applied in the spring, how
ever, the more soluble forms should be
preferred. Kor all kinds of grain
crops they show a marked effect, and
may be applied n wheat land, in tho
fall, with benefit None of the phos
phates contain nitrogen or potash, ex
cept bones, -whlc'n contain nitrogen,
but no potash. It nay be safely claim
ed that there Is no crop grown that
does not respond to the use of tho
phoephattti. and they are more lasting
in their effects on the soil taaa any
cither class of fertilizers.
A Good Fenra.
Raise, black walnut posts on the lot
where they are wanted. If they grow
fast they will do In from five to seven
years. I'se the barb Wire. Wack wal
nut injnres crops less than almost any
other tree. No stock will gnaw or
hurt it. The roots run straight down,
so you can plow against the trunk. It
grows straight and tall, and has but
few limbs. The working of tho tree
will not break the wire. Black wal
nut will pay all expenses in a few
years in fruit
Farmer.' Account.
It would le a source of much satis
faction, and not cost much extra la
bor, to keep an account with each
field, with ach herd, with tho orchard,
the poultry, the stable and son on.
.Money refeived or expended can be as
easily set down one place as another.
There would then be fewer unprofit
able crops, and less stock ou which
money was being wasted.
in ihk box OrFICE.
Three Charming Matin Cllrl. Maaaffe to
liny Thrlr Tlrketa.
There were three of ibntn, and rhey
came to the box office of the theatre
Jut n the lobby was filling up for the
hirttiuec.
They put their heads together eo
that all three could look through tho
window nt the abashed voting man in
side, ami they lgan talking in con
cert: "We want three ome ticketa
for the matinee -good seats not
too far lvt you fcave for three
seats together."
The jouns man waited until tliy,,
quieted somewhat, ami tiian he tfl&i
"i'ou wish three tickets? We have
some very good seat in the parquet'
"Oh, my I how much are they?''
"One-fifty each." '
"(loodiM'ss mel Haven't you any,
dollar seats?" said fhe second.
"1 should think Ihoy'd If they're not
too had some one day that depends
on where," all three are going at the
same time.
"We have some dollars seats in tho
circle," said the youmg man.
"That's back of the parquet. Isn't
It? We don't want to sit too far
back."
"I Mlnuld say we don't Why, I
think lie mig'lit give us three seata
down front for $.1. The house won't
be crowded this afternoon."
"They are very good seats," ventur
ed the young man.
"Pshaw. It's so hard for me to make
up my mind," said the woman who
did mxt of the talking. "Let us see
the diagram."
An Impatient line was waiting Ix-hlnd
them, but the young man In the box
otliee produced tho diagram.
He pointed out the l seats and tho
talkative one said she thought they'd
do. but she would leave it to the sec
ond, and referred it to No. 3, who
hadn't said very much, and remarked
that anything would euit tier,
"Well, now, you will glre us three
good ones, won't you?"
"Yes. ma'am: tho best that we have."
"All right, then." continued the talk
ative one. "That will be $3."
"Hold on," exclaimed the second,
"I'm not going to let you pay for
these. No, I just won't do it. You
paid the last time."
"You contrary thing, what differ
ence does it make?"
"I won't let you. anyway. I've got
the money somewhere."
Whereirpon the two began a nervous
fumbling for money. The second
stuck a parcel under tier arm, put her
handkerchief In her mouth, opened a
purse alxmt fourteen Inches long and,
began running her gloved fingers
through the leather compartments.
The talkative one was rummaging
desperately in a hand-bag. bringing
out visiting cards, bottles, silk samples
and almost everything except cntfh.
The young: man had piwhed out the
three tickets and was thrumming Im
patiently with his fingers. Then the
third woman, who liad evincod no
nervous anxiety to buy the tick -Ms,
slipped a $." bill out of her glove and
paid the bill.
"Oh, did you pay for those? That's
too mean."
"I should say so. It was my turn
Did you get the tickets V
"0-o-h. Where's my parcels? Oh,
yes, under my arm. Well, let's hurry,
In."
Then a man stepped up and clapped
down a silver dollar. "One," satd (he,
and he cot It.
He was smiling and the young man
asked: "Did you notice which of them
"paid for the tickets?" Chicago Ito
eord. Squire T.'i 8100 Panrtwich.
'Squire T was, in days of auM
lang syne, a famous magnate In Bath,
Maine, a man of great wealth, fond of
good living, and a jovial society man.
It Is related by the Bath Independent
that, on a certain festive occasion, a
party of gentlemen, among whom waa
the 'Siiuire, got discussing their gus
tatorlal capacities, when the 'Squire
wagered that he could eat more than
any other guest present, they to .be
judges. The bet was taken and all
hands ate until they could eat no mors
the '.Squire apparently not being
ahead in the gastronomloal process.
"Are you all done?" inquired the
'Squire. ' The rest admitted that they
were, and claimed the 'Squire had not
fulfilled his promise. The 'Squire pull
ed out his capacious pocket book, took
therefrom a $100 note, and, placing tlhe
bill between two thin slices of butter
ed bread, devoured the costly sand
wich. He won the bet.
She Took Tims.
"Your offer is a great honor, Mr.
Fritters," said the fair young girl, at
whoso feet he had laid his wealth of
love In well-chosen Iwt demonstrative
words, "but it Is so utterly unexpect-
I ed that It takes me completely by sur
: prise. I can't answer you now. You
I must give me time."
"Oh, 1 11 give you time, replied
young Mr. Fritters, briskly, like the
Chicago drummer that foe was; you
can have sixty days, or the usual 2
per cent discount for
"Sir!" interrupted too astonished
girl.
"Oh! I beg your pardon, NeUI la
deed I do. My mind wandered a trifle
whoa you asked for time. I was
dreaming of the bliss that awaited
me when the dearest and loveliest and
sweetest girl in the whole wide world
had become my wife, 111 give yon
time darling! How much do you want
Won't two mlnues be enough?"
They compromised on that basla.
Plttaburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Unfolding (ho My.terlea.
HuflKon At the next meeting of the
fnd-'o you will be let Into another im
ports irt secret of the order.
Judson Yes?
Hadsu Yes; they will explain how
they (gut jou homo Tuesday tiihL
Vuck. The Difference.
She I don't believe you Chink half
o much of ae aa Tom Dinsley does.
He tells me he could die for me.
He That's nothing. I love you well
?nough to live tut you. (Boston Trans
cript. In the Same Old Dace.
Mrs. Bruce During the hot weather'
you ought to send out your overcoat
lo tx scoured. i
Brace it is out now. I'm having It
"aoaked." Truth- I
THE COLUMBIAN.
Sit
DR. E. GREWER,
The Philadelphia Specialist,
And his associated staff of Kngltsti snrtOcrmsn
I'lij slclans, are now permanently located at
OLD POST-OFFICE BLDX,
Scranton, t h.
The Poctnrls a grwltinte of the I'nlversltT
of Pennsylvania, formerly demonstrator of
pnysioiny ana surgery at the Meuluo-Chlrurg-leal
college, of fblladelplila.
His specialties urp etirmile Nervous, Hkln,
DISEASES OF THE NEKVOVS SYSTEM.
The symptoms of which are dizziness, lark of
eonndenee, sexual weakneHln men and women,
ball rlNlng In tliroat. apitis floating before the
eyes, 1ok of memory, unalile to eoneentrale
I lie mind on one subject, easily startled when
suddenly spoken to, ami dull, distressed mind.
which untlis them for performing the actual
duties of life, making happiness Impossible;
rtlsiressliiif the action of Hie heart, rausinir
flush of heat, depression of aplrlts, evil fore-
uouiiik", "-owaruice, icar, nrenms. ineiancnoiv,
tire easy of company, filling aa tired In the
morning as when retiring, lack of energy,
nervousness, trembling, confusion of thought,
depression, constipation, weakness of the limbs
etc i nose so anecieu should consult us Im
mediately and be restored to perfect health.
LOST MANHOOD RESTORED,
Weakness of Young Men Cured.
If you have been given up by jour physician.
rail upon the doctor and be examined. He
cures the worst cases of Nervous liehllltv,
Scrofula, Old fores. Catarrh, I'lles, female
Weakness, Affections of the Ear, Kyp, Nose and
Throat, Asthma. Deafness, Tumors, Cancers,
and Crlpplesof every description. Consultation
In English and German free, which shall be
consiuerea sacred and strictly confidential.
Consultations free and strictly sacred nnd
(mice hours from 9 a.m. to a p m. Sunday
9to
Kiclose nve i-rent stamps for symptom blanks
and mv book called "New Lire."
l will pay one thousand dollars In gold to
anyone whom I cannot cure ot iU'lLEl'TIC
cu. i l.iu.s or r j i s.
IS. OHEWER,
OLD POST-OFFICE Dl'ILDINO,
5-13-ly. Scranton, Pa.
TAKEN UNAWARES.
Much attention has been a'tracted bv the
great, offer of the Southern Pacific company of
New Orleans. They are making a freetlistrlbu.
Hon or books to advertise their wonderful new
irain now running from New Orleans to the Pa
cine coast, and which Is said to be the nnest,
fastest and most, luxuriously appointed train
ever constructed. The train consists of a com
posite car. In which Is embraced a barber shop,
bath room, library, cafe and smoking parlor, a
dining car, In which meals are served at all
hours, day or night, passengers paying only for
what they . rder; also, a lull complement of
Pullman's late-tand inot magnlllcent drawing
room sleeping cars. Tne speed of this railway
wonder, covering the vast distance between
New Orleans and Los Angeles In 60 hours, and
to san Francisco In hours, has never been at
tempted or equaled contrary to the usual
practice of other great railway lines, no ex
pense will be Incurred other than the customary
nrst-olass ticket and Bleeplug-car fare for
travellnr on this superb train.
"Now westward ml has gent the richest
beams ef moon's high gliry."
And much of civilized America Is following
rapidly in his train, seeking homes, wealth and
health In California.
The great Sunset Koute, southern Pacific, Is
now the favorite one to those familiar with the
different lines of Western travel; and Its man
agement, gratefully recognizing the ready sp
p, eclat lou which the traveling public has shown
their excellent fust-train service, embracing
through Pullman and Tourist sleeping-Car facil
ities In the past, and which will be continued
from Cincinnati, Chicago and New Orleans,
have determined to outdo the most splendid
railway achievements, and to provide their pat
rons with a combination of luxury and comfort
hit herto unequaled. To this end the magnin
cent train, "sunset Limited," taking Its name
from the solar luminary, whose path across
valley and plain nnd over hill and mountain It
follows with the speed of the wind, has been
put on between kew Orleans, Los Angeles and
San Francisco. Leaving both terminals every
Tbursnay during the season of 1MH-K, passing
through the balmiest regl ms In all America,
delightful even In January, this "ntrelng city"
covers gulf to coast In a trifle over two davs
Every comfort of home is found In the luxurious
vestlbuled coaches dining, sleeping and com
posite which comprliie & nset Limited," and
the scenery along this line u unsurpassed. For
further particulars, address s. v. B. Horse,
Oen'L l ass'r. Agent, New Orleans, La.
FHEE.
Anyone or mre of the following standard
novels will be sent absolutely free to any ad
dress In the Vrilted Mites or Canada on receipt
of l cents for each book, in stamps or other
wise, to cover the actual cost ot postage and
packing:
Ships that Pass in the Nlgh. Beatrice Harraden.
The Passing Show. Hy Hlchard Henry Savage,
The Man In l lach. by standard i. Weyman.
The Maharajah s Guest. Hy an Indian Kxlle.
The last of the Van slacks Edward H Van Zlle.
A Lover's Kale and a Frleud's counsel. Anthony
Uope.
What People Said. An Idle Exile.
Mark Twain : bis Lite and w ork. Will M. Clem
ens. The Major. Major RandolphGore Hampton.
Hose and Ninette. Alphoi.se Daudeu
Th Ministers weak Point. David Maclure.
At Love's Extremes. Maurice Thompson.
Hy Idght, Not Law. K. H sherurd.
Dodo: A Detail of the Day. K. F. Benson.
A Holiday In Bed and other Sketches, i. M.
Barrln.
Christopher Columbus j His Life and Voyages.
Franc B Wllkte.
In Darkest England and the Way Out. Gen.
booth.
t'nele Tom's Cabin, narrtet Peecher Stowe,
Dream Life. Ik. farvel (Donald U. Mitchell.)
COKinopolls. Paul Bourgeu
Keverles of a Bachelor. Ik. Marvel (Donald G.
Mitchell.)
Was It suicide T Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Poems and Yarns. James Whltcomb Klley and
Kill Nye.
An English Girl In America. Tallulah Matteson
Powell.
Sparks fr..m tho Pen of Bill Nre.
people's Reference Book V!,Wi Facts.
Martha Washington Cook Hook.
Health and beauty. Emily H. Houton.
Social Etiquette. Emily 8. Boulon. ,
Looking Forward.
aUDRISS,
80UTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY,
BOOK DEPARTMENT,
Mew Orleans), I.a,
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Get the fieitulne !
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GREASE
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tt gat
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BLOOMSBURG. PA.
Almost good enough for Free Advertising
Winter Clothing for about the half of what you've had to pay
It's in the interest of the people, sure. Since this store was a store wc never
sold Clothing as low as now. You'll credit us with knowing Good Clothing.
We never had better. Every body, almost, is after it we mean great
crowds daily. No use advertising if we didn't believe there were. people. ,
who don't yet know our prices.
We must sell to make settlement of a Partner's Estate
We must sell to make settlement of a Partner's Estate
Perhaps you've seen in the newspapers that wool is lower than it was, that 1
there's also less purchasing power. We know it, for such things come to -us
first We've anticipated all these things because we're forced to sell
now, and you'll find our prices the lowest no matter how long you wait
for lower.
Needn't spend $10 for All Wool Winter Suit. Our price $5
Needn't spend $10 for All Wool Winter Overcoat. Our price $5
Needn't spend $12 or $15 for Suit. Ours $6.75 or $7.50
Needn't spend $16.50 for Dress Suit. Our price $12
Needn't spend $12 or $15 for Fall Overcoat. Ours $6.75, $7.50
Needn't spend $20 for Silk lined Overcoat. We've a lot at $12
Needn't spend more than half for Boys' Clothing-Suits, $3. & $5
Always keep in mind
It's a good sized item We pay Railroad Fare when there's a moderate
amount purchased to allow us to do it without losing too much. It's
clear gain to you.
WANAMAKER & BROWN
SIXTH 52 MARKET
MILLS !
Wc arc agents for
THE BUCKEYE,
THE FARMERS' FAVORITE and
THE RIIIMOIM CHAMPION
GRAIN DRILLS.
trio with which we are not afraid to meet all competition.
Look at them before you buy a drill. The price is right
Wc Iiavc also the celebrated
You need but to see them in use to be convinced that they are
all we claim for them.
3D. "W EZITOHB1T,
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AND REPAIRS OF ALL
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We have saw-mills on this tract
running daily, and have there on hand
and can cut timber &c. at any time.
Shingles, No 1, oils and In. selected, t'.M) M
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Homering- lam, 4 lu lonu. !.f0 M
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