GRE LL. Leas FARM NOTES, A Goop PorTABLE H0oG TEN. —A cheap, convenient hog pen that is port able is built as follows: Take two pieces of good, durgble timber, three by nine inches each, fifteen feet in length, round off the ends in the form of a sled runner, then lay them parallel eight feet apart, with the rounded edge on the ground. Take four scantlings and halve or tenon in crosswise one piece at each end, and eight inches from the ends of the runners and place the others 80 as to support a floor in one-half of the pen. Adjust these strips so they will set about two inches below the level of the upper edge of the runners, then lay a floor of ash or oak lumber one inch thick over one-half of the pen, leaving the other half a dirt floor. This, however, may be arranged as may suit best; one-half may be left, or, if desirable, the whole pen may have a floor. Now mortise in two-by-four -antlings at each corner and midway for posts on which to nail the boards or slats for the enclosing. It is necessary for comfort that at least one-half of the pen be covered; for this reason make the posts for the siding about one foot longer on one side than the other, 80 as to give some slope to the roof. The roof ought to be elevated enough to allow a man to walk under it, If only one- half of the pen is floored, there must be a partition across, and in this arrange a slide door so as to shut the hogs in or out of either section, and the pen is complete, If hogs are wanted to fatten surely and quickly, they must be confined to close, clean quarters, and that 1s the de- sign of this pen. It can be moved easily from oue place to another, and thus be entirely free from accumula- tions of filth. By hitching a span of horses to either end of it, it readily moved anyw in it moved; then open the slide door and they are in their new location. IMPROVED ROSCOMMON The Roscommon is a native Irish breed of sheep, which originated in the old province of Connaught. has from time immemorial been the principal sheep ralsing section of Ire- land. The Connaught sheep of the old style were coarse, long-legged animals of slow growth, not attaining matunty and full weight until three to four years of age. But great improvement has been wrought in the breed by care- ful selection and the infusion of Leices. ter blood. By this cross both carcass —— somewhat Too Witty. It’s a great thing to be ready witted. I saw an instance of it recently. Over at the Unton Depot, in Canal street, Chicago, they have an “information bureau,’’ and a neat sign over the open window announces tne fact, It's a very clever idea, since a great many people frequently want to know some- thing about the town or about trains, but it is the only one in town and it strikes sophisticated folks as very queer. I saw a very flip young fellow look at the sign recently and smile. Then he went up to the window and I knew he was going to try to be funny at the bureau man’s expense, I edged up carelessly and heard him ask: “What kind you got¥”’ “Kind o* what?’ asked the informa- tion man, “Kind of information,” young man. The bureau man ‘‘tumbled” in a second, He saw he had run against a joker, but he didn’t show it in his man- per. He just said, in a business like tone and a perfectly straight face: “All kinds,” “Does it come with or without?” “Both ways. Which Il you have it?” “Got any cut bias?” “Plenty, and stripes side.” “Is it red, white and blue?” “It is, and shot with stars; also fringed. How much’ll you have?” The humorist seemed to be disap- pointed mn some way, for he mumbled | something and sneaked away, looking crushed as a banana peel under a 200 { pound man’s boot, I asked the man | at the window if he had many custom | ers of this kind. that the travelling men usually fun with him when they had time. said the fQip down the tid JULY is the turnip month, | to raise a large crop of turnips, | young plants require extra care | they first appear, but soon | large, Ruta-bagas are the best { winter storage ! —— Tarrs are persons who see it {| who seem to t ——— the change?! This wo mutton lost bling the finely-marbled English breeds; the flesh of fleece wt hey a had suffered length and quality of fleece, the Im- proved sheep somewhat resemble the Lincolns, but they are lighter and far more active. The ewes weigh from 140 to 180 pounds, fat wethers from to 300 pounds, and lustrous, The average weight fleece is eight to ten pounds for ewes, while full-grown rams have clips as high as twenty pounds, long-wooled sheep. and more prolific than the Leicesters or Cotswolds, more active and better adapted to broken country than the Lincolns. PERsiAN Iris. —For gorgeous color- 1ris is unequalled. fragile as frost. It gives one the idea out to dry. They have truly a raiment of purple and gold, Not all of them, though. Some are a soft lavender, veined. with exquisite blue, with flecks of gold here and there, while one is a delicate gray streaked with black. All are charming. And they are hardy, sorts of Iris are exceptionally fine for cutting. If you cut a stalk on which or five buds, and the water in which you place it is changed daily, the unde- and come out gloriously later, though they will Jack something of the vivid coloring which the out-door flowers have. In this respect they are quite equal to the Gladiolus, RirFENING CREAM FOR CHURNING, —A proper degree of acidity in the cream is required to produce the best quality of butter. It matters not how this acidity is produced, whether by lactic acid. It may be produced by the addition of sour milk to the fresh cream, in quantity of one pint of the milk to ten gallons of cream, and thor- ough stirring to diffuse the acid, which at once begins to act upon the sweet cream, and in twenty-four hours brings it into the right condition for churning, On principle this is precisely the same as mixing the newly-skimmed sweet cream with the older and sour cream by which the former is acidified and the acid of the latter is neutralized to some extent. The practice of slowly stirring the cream in the jar when the fresh cream is added, is therefore not to be neglected, as it not only hastens the ripening of the fresh cream, but it retards that of the older. How 10 Use INsecT Poisons. —Dr, Lintner, State Entomologist of New York, in one of his reports mentions these utions as necessary to be used in applying Paris Green and Lon- don pu for the destruction of in- sects: irst, never distribute them with the hand, as an abrasion of the skin might result in serious harm. Sec. ond, apply the powder with the wind so as not to breathe it, Third, apply only to leaves and fruit from which it will be entirely washed away by long and re- rains, Fourth, exclude all ani- mals from feeding on the poisoned crops. Fifth, test the strength of the prep poison on a few plants first, it be too strong and injure them, Sixth, use it no stronger than will kil the insect. se slis her fx universal ving given it i ar aliments r, CON -—— The newest blouses are made of figured border, —— This is the age of wonders, and the average American « en is no longer surprised 1 thing. fy want to experience thal se tion, however, just write to B. F. Johnsou & «5 Main St. Richmond, Va. and hear what t have got to say of the success of some of heir agents. They haveg Naa a their own interests by applyiag to them. i should ally, of course, black. — s— | rouses the liver, cures headache, and gives re £ cullar to itself. Sold by all druggists. A cloth mantle for with a yoke, the skirt portion gathered | to it, and pinked all around, It is 1in- expensive and picturesque, - - Cann’s Kidney Cure for Dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes, Bright's, | Heart, Urinary or Liver Diseases, Nerv | ousness, &c. Cure guaranteed. 831 | Arch Street, Philad’a. $1 a bottle, © | for $5, or druggist. 1000 certificates of cures. Try It. Sand-burrs come from seed, and may easily be destroyed in one season by cutting them down as fast as they appear. ———— Ever since 1344 there have been women (more each year) who claim that there is no soap halt as good, of as economical as Dobbins’ Electric. There must be some truth in thelr claim. Try it, see how much. Your grocer has it. The earliest lima beans should be left to dry on a few vines to be gathered for seed next year, Rupture cure guaranteed by Dr, J. B. Mayer, 831 Arch 3t., Phil’a, Pa. Kase at once, no operation or de- lay from business, attested by thou- sands of eures after others fail, advice free, send for circular. The red raspberry sells better than the black, and brings a higher price in market, Frazer Axle Grease. There is no need of being imposed on if you will insist ou having the Frazer Brand of Axle Grease, One greasing will last two weeks, issn A I QO 555550 The total assessed valuation of the real and personal estate in New York city, for the year 1889 is $1,608,839,113, ———————————— AN Pita free uy Dr. Kline's Grost ITB demorer. No is alier frm da % use, Mar velous cures, Treatise and $2.00 rial free lo ¥it cases. Send 10 Dr. Kline 931 Aron 8& Puls. Pa ————— A I I AA A crop of late string beans may be se- cured if seed is now planted, Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso’s Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. Soe ———— The run of a good pasture will bring the pigs into excellent condition for fat- . - J1afficted with sore eyes use Dr. Isano Thom won'sEye-water, all nt Tha. par hota ————— I Thou shalt always have Joy in the evening if thou hast spent the day well; HL ————— i ot mateh-safe free to smokeers of Fansiil’s Ponab’ So. Clase, CLA EY — - Weak and Weary Describes the condition of many people debill- tated by the warm weather, by disease, or over. work. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is just the medicine needed to overcome that tired feeling, to purify and quicken the siuggish blood, and restore the 10st appetite. Try Hood's Sarsaparilia, “My appetite was poor, | could not sleep, had headache a great deal, pains in my back, my bowels did not move regularly. Hood's Sarsa parilla in a short time did me so mud h good that I feel like a new man. My pains and aches are relieved, my appetite improved.” GEORGE F. 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A sriout Boston woman who abounds in laconic wisdom not only asserts the possibility of happy and ideal marriage but “lets” us into the secrets of tin these crisp hints Let seach allow the other to know something. Let each consult the other's feelings. Let each realize the fact that they are oue Let the husband frequent his home, not the club. | Let his “having to see aman” waittill | next day. Let his latch key gather unto rust from disuse. Let him speak to his wife and not yell “Say!” at her. Let him be as courteous after mar- | riage as before. itself | terest is equal, | Let him assist i home. Let him appreciate her as his best partner. Let her mot worry him with petty troubles. Let her not narrate Mrs. Next Door’s gossip. Let her not fret because Mrs, Neigh- bor has a sealskin. Let her make home more pleasant than the club. Let her dress as tastefully for him as strangers. Let her sympathize with him in busi- ness oATes. Let her home mean love and rest, not noise and strife, Let her meet him with » kiss, not a frown. her in besutifying the AA JINGLE OF THE BELLS —Nephew-— “They have many ancient customs still in vogue in Sleepytown. 1 watched a man as he tolled the bell at curfew, and I thought how much I should liked to have tolled that bell myself." Uncle—*‘You did, eh? Well, you take my advice and you'll tell a belle nothing. 1 told one I'd marry her and it cost me a breach of promise suit for $20,000. ——— A] ———— First STAGE RomBER-—“What did you get yesterday, Jerry?" Second Robber—‘*Nothin', There wasn’t nobody in the stage ‘ceptin’ a lawyer, two plumbers, and a prima donna, an’ professional courtesy would not allow me to touch ‘em, of course,’ Wms SSS A Hic wAYMAN, halting lady in car- riage—*‘Stop, madam! your money or your life.”’ Lady—*My money is in my pocket, sir, and as neither you nor I can find it inside of ten minutes, and there is a la y of brethren tourists coming up the hin, I would advise you to let me pass, “Thanks, madam; your advice is worth heeding, Good day.” AR Ar Tne DENTIST'S. ~ Assistant, jearning the business—'‘ls there any sure way of telling whether a tooth is sound?’ Dentist—*Yes, Hit it with your hammer, If the patient knocks > You ‘the is do infer down Jou may Iolet Dor TE AR HOUSELOLD a CURRANT TLUMMERY is a pleasing dessert, Get the juice from two quarts of currants, and strain very clear; add one pint of granulated sugar, Now take out one pint of the currant juice and blend with it one-half pint of ground rice, It must be very smooth and free from lumps, Then put the remainder of the juice into a milk boiler, set it on the fire, and when it boils, stir the rice batter gradually in. When it has cooked till quite thick, put it into molds to congeal, It should be served with sweetened cream, CURRANT BAVARIAN CREAM. —The flavor of durrants in cream is especially agreeable, but they require more Sugar from their acid nature, than most fruit or berries, to make an acceptable dish. Cover over one ounce of gelatine with half a cup of cold water for one hour, then put over the fire and add one pint of currant juice, one cup and a half of sugar, bring just toa boil and strain into a large earthen bowl, set in a cool place, and stir till it thickens, when add one pint of whipped cream, and whip all well together, and put into molds and upon ice, In warm weather it should be chilled upon the before stirring. jee ReMOVING NTAINS Woor or BL Faprics.—On material, which eh i 2 1k Rik, OVE which immediately place two folds o e for KiIK, tissue, as violet Venise chalk with a pael or O1 rub over If acid has changed the color, it In order to remove ink spots, what- : Coton, wool | of the material, soak the fabric in cold hours the milk will have assumed a dark | shade. {epeat the process, | again fresh milk; continue this the ink is entirely extracted. svivit il util 1f the “ Later unto Amicola Came a pale face preacher, teaching | Peace and progress to the natives, Wooed and wen by Uanita. Bho nabler to make his calling, Whispered to him nature's secret Told him of the herbs wo potent For the healing and the saving.” ~EATRACT FROR IF'UEN OF "1 CAUTION shoes without W. L. DOUGLA® name snd do pot be deceived thers , but send direct to the . Dealers make more pro ped on the whether you want lerunne, i ———— | - One { loaf sugar. | water and simmer it slowly. | very carefully all the while, and until it is very thick and clear. Keep | cool place, on or anything you prefer. HixTts vor PROSPECTINE | TAINERS.—A barn party was the prin cial event in a fashionable resor amidst Berkshire hills, The spacious barn had been newly 1 and was, therefore, unincumbersd and ready for any rustic decoration. Large fish-nets were hung upon the walls, en- tirely covenng them, and in the meshes were tangled sweet scented garden flow- ers, flowering clematis and asparagus fronds, placed so closely together that the walls seemed made of flowers, The { floor, of smooth pine boards, was cov- | oped with crash, tightly stretched over + . hop the yulit it. thus making a capital floor for danc- Rustic benches, bamboo and improvised benches of rou boards, covered w pretty « were ranged around the walle, tall, three-paneled screens, covered Ww ith rough burlaps and painted somewhat sketchily. divided off one or two corners of the vast barn, which was converted {nto fashionable rooms, with sofas, easy | chairs and tables, and in one of which | the rustic supper table was set. It was | a long, narrow table, covered with blue and white checked linen. A couches +} i = elonne, Some ng. 3 pine ied iid nd Lines will be £5.00 SHOE $4.00 SHOE 83.50 SHOE $2.50 SHOE $2.25 SHOE £2.00 SHOE SHOE 82.00 $1 A b SHO E shoes tn the world All made in Congress, Potion aad Lace W. L. DOUGLAS $3 AND FOR POLAC EX fmooth Inside ar smd IS UNEXCELLED the price WORKINGMAN'S, 18 BQUAL; Major Biduey Herbert, « well-known journalist in agricaitars] clrtios, writes Apri. 1hch, 1880: Some five years ago 1 wrote & jetter stating thet Swift's Specific had cured me of severe rheumatism. Hines that time 1 have hefl mo retarn of the rheqsnatie troubles, sithongh frequently exposed to the infla- ences thet prodoesd former stiacks. Beveral of my friends had s miler experience, and are firm in their conviction that 6 8. 8. brought & permanent cure. The searching power of this medicine is shown in the fact that it developed a scrofulous taint thal wes consphenous in my blood over thirty years ago, and has removed the lest trace of it 1 have also BAB. ass tonic after 8 severe attack of malarist fever, which mp me in bed for thres mouths, and am conviposd fs cursive and ng wopertios insured my recovery {roms thet Ulnoss, s& { wae it & very jow condition of health Browey Heuser, Atlanta, Gs. awe Oomraxy, Drawer 8, Aants, Gs. ——— name and the price are stam Bhoes advertised by him Ore ; this Aects the WeRrOrs against fuferier goods. if your ie or kin Lou want, or offers you on them, and says they are just ss good, botboes of all warranted by snybody. therefors . L. DOUGLAS LAs SHOES ~ ) oap toe, ae hu len B14nY 2 that is not deformed, as my a LW 1. DOUGLAS, W.L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOE GENTLEMEN 15 & Bne seamless calf shoe, with Dengols tops sud value for « DOT In order or Laos . Toe and Pisin Prench Toe Lasts, In sizes from 11, tncinding half sizes and in all widths in have boss paying from $5 Ww #0 for shoes of quality do not 40 so longer. One pair will wear as omg as Pwo paltry of common shoes sid by desiers that are pot warranted by the manulschurer Our thats for this shoe over all other §2 shoes ad- rertised are #1. It contains better material 24. It is more stylish, better Stting snd dursbie 54. It gives better getaral sstisfaction sth. It corte more mOUBEY 0 make tik. 11 saves more meney for the CORSUINST. Bh It 3s sold by more dealers throughout the U. 8. 7th. Its grest s socess is dus 10 merit bth. 11 cannot be duplicated by any other mANG- facturer eh. 1% is the Dest in the world, and has a larger demand than sy other § eboe advertised above statements to be untrue. which takes the piace of custom-made Rafiroad Men and Letter Osrriers all wear them. Sewed Shoe. Bo Tacks or Wax Thread 10 burt the feet FOR HEAVY WEAR, Best Calf Shoe for 1s the best In the world for rough wear; ODe pair TO $3.50. than any shoe ever sold st the price $2 SHOES FOR LADIES. “Phe Medium Common Sense.” All made in Opera tn Front Laces, on $3 Shoo only. rT I shoes | pled the centre, with | ends, [0088 poppies of around the table, The china was of a the other accessories were simple and unstudied. gowns of chintz or calico, and suits of white flannel with gay milk sashes. Pretty hittle polo caps, or jaunty tennis hats were worn, and little silk three cornered handkerchiefs twisted in the hair. The barn was amply lighted by tioned behind a trellis, on a platform built for the purpose. A “German” wae danced after supper, at which the favors were all of wood, This allowed mnch lattitude of selection, and many pretty and useful things will be treas. ured 1n memory of this successful enter- taipment. The scheme of decoration was arranged and carried out by the young lady of the house and her friends, — Art Interchange. Grex Corn Frrrrers.—Grate tender, but well-filled green corn from the cob until you have a quart. Into this stir a large spoonful of melted but- ter, one pint of fresh milk, half a tea- spoonful of salt, two tablespoonfuls of flour, and three ¢ beaten separately until very light, in boiling lard, C—O ANTI. Ir Satan ever laughs it must be at hypoexitos: they are the greatest dupes he : they serye him better than any other, but receive no wages, nay, what is still more ext , they sub- mit to greater modifications to go to hell than the sincerest Christian to go to heaven. Boxtox Frartnens, Esq.—''1 sup to the common how do you do?" ———— is a poultice which re- ADVEREITY duces our vanity and strengthens our virtue. ; FOR Batten in the Latest Styles. Also French langort and only Shoe Manufecturer in fhe the ‘s profits to the wearer. W. L. 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