8 THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBUftfo ft w THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1!K)9. The Zoological Press Bulletin of the Division of Zoology, Penn sylvania Department of Agricul ture. Timely Topics of Plants and Pests Discussed Weekjy. By II. A. Surface, State Zoologist. ANT HIIXS IN GRASS PLOTS. The Superintendent of a ceme tery in Pottsville wrote to the Penn sylvania State College in regard to the trouble that was being experi enced by some of the lot holders in that cemetery through ants build . ing hills on th.2 lots and destroying the gras. The letter was referred to Prof. Surface, State Zoologist, Harris burg, who gave the following in formation: "You can get rid of these pests with certainty, and very easily, by making holes in the atit hills to a depth of a foot or a foot and one half, and pcuring in a liquid known as carbon bisulfide or bisulfide of carbon. Use about one-half tea cupful of this to each hill, making the holes two or three feet apart, in accordance with the size of the ant hill and the porocity of the ground. For a heavy clay soil, they must be nearer, but for a light, sandy soil, they can be nearly three feet apart. These holes can be made with a sharpened stick. A broom handle, pointed at the end, will an swer the purpose. After the liq uid has been poured in, close the holes with earth, and also keep the mound covered with a wet blanket for an hour or two. The carbon bisulfide will not injure vegetitiou, but it will kill the ants." CAUJE OF GAPES IN CHICKS. Prof. II. A. Surface, the State Zoologist, is daily iu receipt of let ters requesting information in re gard to insect pests and the diseas es of plant life. These letters come to bis office in Harrisburg from every part of the State and are up on many topics. It was not sur prising, therefore, tnat he received one in reference to that common affliction of poultry, known as gapes. The correspondent asked for the best relief for chicks suffer ing with gapes, and wanted to know how to prevent the trouble. Prof. Surface replied that "Gapes in little chickens are caused by the fating of earth-worms. There are parasites in the earth-uorms which Snd their way into the windpipe of the chicken and lodge there, where they take the form of little red worms. The tyest preventive is to Steep the chickens from the surface if the ground; or use salt or strong aalt water on the soil, so as to kill he earthworms; or strew strong ime or something of the kiud on the ground, so that the chicks will not get hold of the worms to eat hem. "After the chicks have been at acked with gapes, however, you :afi dislodge the worms by making i very small loop in a twisted horse uir, draw out the tongue of the hick slightly, insert the horse hair oop in the windpipe opening, vhich will be seen between the orks at the base of tongue, and, wisting the hair around, with Iraw it. The worms are likely to e found within the loop, or some f them will have been thus re newed, and the operation can be epeated. "Another remedy is to dip the tp of a soft feather into keresene n insert it in the windpipe open 'Og to dislodge and kill the worms, uch treatment, although severe, is etter than letting the worms re tain undisturbed, to severely an noy the fowls and eveu kill them. "Mixing turpentine or other sub tances in the food of the young oultry has not proven satisfactory 9 a remedy for gapes." GUM OOZING FROM TREES. The following question, in regard o gum oozing from trees, was re ared to Prof. II. A. Surface. State How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars eward for any case of Catarrh that innot be cured by Hall's Catarrh ure. . T. CHENEY & CO , Toledo, O We, the undersigned, have known . J. Cheuey for the last 15 years, ad believe him perfectly honora le in all business transactions and jianciaUy able to carry out any ob- gations made by his hrm. Valding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists Toledo. O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken in .rnally, acting directly upon the tood and mucous surfaces of the ' stem. Testimonials sent free, rice 75 cents per Lottie. Sold by 11 Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for con- ttipatlon. Zoologist, Harrisburg: "I have cherry trees that have bunches of gum. Can you give me a remedy to rid the trees of the trouble?" ANSWER: The gum oozing frotu the bark of your trees may be from one of thres or four causes. It may be (1) Mechanical injury, in which case the best thing to do is to clean away the gum and paint the wound with melted grafting wax or bees wax, or even common house paint, p.nd let Nature take care of it. (2) A fungus disease sometimes called "gummosus," in which case severe pruning back of trees, culti vation, fertilization of soil and wa tering are about all that can bz done, as the purpose should be to stimulate growth. This can not be reached by spraying, as it is be neath the bark. (3) Bark Borers or Shot-hole Borers. These are the larvae of very minute beetles that make tun nels beneath the bark and are also called "Engraver Beetles.'.' When they m it ure they bore through the bark and leave holes about the size of those made by gun shot, or about the size of a pin's head. This is why they are called "Shot-hole Borers." They attack only trees that are declining. There is no way of reaching them iu the sense of a remedy, but the best thing to do is to prune back the trees, culti vate the soil, and water abundant ly and frequently with water con taining a teaspoonful of nitrate of soda iu each gallon of water. This is to stimulate growth, and often is successful. (4) The fourth cause of gum is a larger kind of borer, such as is to be seen in peach and plum trees frequently. This can bs killed by inserting a soft wire with a sharp point, or by cutting out with a sharp knife, slitting lengthwise rather than crosswise in the bark; or using the best possible remedy for borers, which consists of a liquid called carbon bisulfide of carbon, put into a spring botton oil can and injected into the holes they occupy. Close up these holes with mud or clay, and the pests will be killed at once and the tree not injured as it might be by cutting. This remedy is recommended for all borers. Visitine cards and Weddinp invi tations at the Columbian office. Send for This Free Bulletin. The Pennsylvania State College has issued a bulletin giving full in formation about the courses of study ofiered in the School of Ag riculture and Experiment Station. It describes the work required in tne seven tour years courses and the two years' course and makes ' interesting reading for any one who ' wishes to know the kind of train ing that is given young men who want to become expert farmers, or teachers, or experimenters. A study of the pages of this bulletin is convincing that the instruction is most practical. A young man fitted for entrance to college usually se lects one of the four years' courses. The two years' course is designed for those who want instruction in agriculture but have not time or opportunity to bt themselves lor a full college course, or else do not see their way clear to spend four years in college. The two years' course can be taken without any entrance examinations. Last year the School of Agricul ture enrolled 108 men in the fresh man class, 55 men in the sophomore, 25 in the junior, and 16 in the sen ior, lhe enrollment in the two years' course was 40. Ninety per sons entered the winter courses of twelve weeks. The bulletin is free. It gives the dates for the beginning of all cours es, including the winter courses and "farmers' week." Ask for the May Bulletin," addressing the School of Agriculture and Experi ment Station, State College, Pa. President Brown, of the New York Central Railroad, has been traveling through the West, and has returned with the conviction that the crops will be enormous both in yield and value. He finds the agricultural prosperity of the country amazing. The Iowa farmer is getting $1.20 for his wheat, 65 cents for his corn and 7 cents for cattle on the hoof. Those of us who live iu cities are not quite so enthusiastic over these figures as the Iowa farmer and the railroad president, who is figuring on haul ing most of the stuff to market. Still, we are glad the farmer is prosperous, and we know that insures prosperity for the country But a few years hence the Repubfi can politicians will be referriug to the great prosperity of the country in 1909 10 as the result of the Re publican party's revision of the tariff. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S C ASTORIA Woman's Home Companion for August "Susanna and Sue" begins iu the August issue of Woman's Home Companion, The scene of the story is laid in a Shaker village, which gives an opportunity for a novel plot. The first instalment promises even greater charm than Mrs. Wiggin's famous earlier books. Edward Everett Hale's Reminis cences are appearing exclusively in Woman's Home Companion. Now that his revered white head and kindly smile have gone forever, these reminiscences, always charm ing, have an added interest. Edward Everett Hale's death is a peculiar loss to the Woman's Home Companion, to which he has contributed so constantly during the last few years. The August issue in an appreciation of Doctor Hale's life and work has some new anecdotes that are full of the charm of Doctor Hale's personality. This issue has none of the pover ty of many summer magazines. There are eight stories in it-each good and eich novel. The mother of to-day has a problem her grandmother never knew. The modern girl, after many years at school, looks with scorn at the housekeeping which her mother knows is so important. In "What Mothers Can Do" the Woman's Home Companion points out a way to make the college girl "the daughter of the house" in the old-fashioned sense, Marion Harland, in a veritable literary pilgrimage through Eu rope, has discovered many unpub lished stories of famous men and women, which she will tell to Com panion readtrs in her delightfully intimate way. The first of the series deals with the ever-interesting Empress Josephine at Maltnaison where she died. The matter o( diet iu summer is one fraught with many difficulties. In the Woman's Home Companion for August Dr. Woods Hutchinson claims that we are apt to starve ourselves in summer. He says that we suffer from the heat because of bad physical condition and that we would feel the heat less if we ate three good meals a day. "Suit-Case Photography," "Camp Cooking" and "Washing Fineries" are of special interest right now. The Children's Department and the Fashion Department are both particularly good. The Embroidery pages are full of summer ideas, and Fannie Merritt Farmer supplies enough ideas for novel cool drinks to last the whole summer. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD Bulletin. FORTY PLAYGROUNDS BY THE SEA. This is seashore time. The dog days call to the worker in home, office, and mill and the answer brings up thoughts of the many resorts be side the sea where comfort, recreation, and pleasure alike await the coming of the holiday-maker. Along the shores of New Jersey from Cape May to San dy Hook lie forty beaches, each offering delights for outings long or short and each easily accessible by the splendid train service of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Atlantic City, with its myriad attractions for young and old, needs no introduction, for its charms are known from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Cape May, for a century the summering place of satisfied thousands of seekers after cool breezes, fine bathing, and the refined amusements of the seaside, is more attractive than ever in its new life. Ocean City, Wildwood, Sea Isle City, with their smaller neighbors, Anglesea, Holly Beach, Wildwood Crest, Avalon, and Stone Harbor, afford summer pleasure to thousands. To .he north lie Beach Haven, Seaside Park, Island Heights and the other resorts about Barnegat Bay, where the lover of fishing and sailing finds he choicest sport. Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Spring Lake, Long Branch, . Sea Girt, Point Pleasant, Allenhurst, Elberon, and Belmar on the Upper Coast where the country meets the sea right on the beach, appeal with mighty force to the vacationist. Any Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Agent will be glad to give full information regarding excursion rates, time of trains and arrange your outing whether it be for a day, a week or the whole summer. j.2y 2t. On The Rigl The following notice meets the eyes of travellers at a hotel half way up the Rigi: Misters and voyagers are adver tised that, when the sun him risen, a horn will be blowed! This announcement sufficiently prepares tourists for the following entry in the wine-list : Iu this hotel the wines leave the traveller nothing to hope for. August Lippincotf s. DIVORCE- NOTICE. Freda Rabb Hall ") In the Court of Common Pleas of Coluni vs, I bia County, P. 4 Subpaena in divorce. Walter Townsend Hall No: 161 May J Term, lgoq. To Walter Townsend Hall, Respond ent in the above cited case. You are hereby notified, in pursuance of the or der of the Court of Common Pleas of the said county of Columbia and State of Pennsylvania, to be and appear in said Court on or before the Fourth Mon day of August, 1000, being the 23rd day of said month, to answer petition here tofore preferred by the libellant, Freda Rabb Hall, vour wife, and show cause, if any you have, why the said Freda Rabb Hall should not be divorced from the bonds of matrimony entered into with you, agreeably to the Act of As sembly in such case made and provided. Hereof fail not, under the penalty of having the said petition heard and a de cree of divorce granted against you in your absence. CHARLES B KNT. Sheriff. Clinton Herring, Attorney, 7-22-4t. CHARTER NOTICE. In tlie Court of Common Plea of Columbia County. Notice is hereby given that an appli cation will be made to the above named Court on Monday, the 27th day of Sep tember, 1909 at 10 a. m., under the Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "An Act to pro vide for the Incorporation and Regula tion of certain Corporations," approved April 29, 1874, and the supplements thereto, for the Charter of an intended Corporation to be called "Orthodox Catholic Brotherhood of Saint Nicholas of Centralia, Pa.," the character and object of which is to provide funds to as sist the members in case of sickness, ac cidents, or death, and for these purposes to have, possess and enjoy all the rights, benefits and privileges of the said Act of Assembly and its supplements. The names of the subscribers are Ja cob Broda, Andrew Hudick, Michael Onushkawich, Wasyl Oryniak and Deni itry Rosack, and others, The proposed Charter is now on file in the Prothonotary's office. EDWARD J. FLYNN, Solicitor, 7-22-.tf. Centralia, Pa. The R. E, Hartman Store Bloomsburg, Pa. HAS JUST BEEN OPENED with an entirely new stock, no old goods of any kind. We are starting on new plans. Every person's dol lar has the same value here. No Favoritisms, No Credits. Your money will buy just what your neighbor gets No more, no less. We pro pose showing all the new things just as soon as they are put on the market, and at prices that will please every buyer. Come and See Our New Store. The 8. E. Hartman Store Bloomsburo;, Pa. Alexander Brothers & Co. 5 DEALERS IN f Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes, and, Confectionery. 0 Pine Candies. Fresh Every Week. enny Goods a. Specialty. HAVE YOU SMOKED A ( ROYAL BUCK or JEWEL CIGAR? ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM. : ALEXANDER BROS. & CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. IF YOU ARE IN NEED Carpets, Rugs, Hatting and Draperies, Oil Cloth and Window Curtains You Will Find a Nice Line at BLOOMSBURO, PENN'A. Pennsylvania Railroad PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED EXCURSIONS NIAGARA FALLS August II, 25, Sept. 8, 22, and Oct. 6, 1909 Round-Trip ork ,. Rate 4f ,OU From EAST BLOOMSBURG. Tickets. Rood eoiiiE on train leavino-1 1. . a . . running via the PICTURESQUE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY ROUTE. Unrated Booklet and fuil informatiop may be obtained toTiZ' Passenger Traffic Manager. 6.24.15t GenPaLncnt. OF TO
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