House and Garden 
strongly rammed with iron-sheathed ram¬ 
mers. The ordinary thickness of this 
layer was 45 centimetres. In the ab¬ 
sence of mortar, loam was used. Super¬ 
imposed on this was a layer of 30 to 50 
centimetres of gravel or coarse sand, 
carefully rolled. The top layer, or 
crust, was convex, and ran to a thickness 
of 20 to 30 centimetres or more. It was 
made differently, according to the ma¬ 
terials at hand. It was either paved 
with cut stone or laid with pebble and 
granite, or metalled.— St. Louis Globe- 
Democrat. 
A GLASS HOSPITAL WARD 
A N“ aseptic ward ” in one of the Lon- 
^ don hospitals contains some novel 
features. It is 14 feet by 11 feet in area 
and 13 feet high, being intended for only 
one patient at a time. The walls and 
ceiling are of enamelled glass, with 
rounded angles, and the floor is of 
marble mosaic, with angles also rounded. 
A plate-glass window, with outside blind, 
forms three-fifths of the west wall; the 
door is of ground glass, and the frame— 
the only wood about the ward—is of 
hard teak. No pipe or drain opens into 
the ward, and great care has been taken 
with the ventilating arrangements, the 
ward being also cut off from the rest of 
the hospital by a ventilated lobby; the 
bed, chair, patient’s locker, etc., are of 
metal. Everything in the apartment 
can be washed in hot water without harm 
of any kind, and it is suggested that 
future houses will be provided with the 
most complete protection against the 
growth or entrance of any description 
of harmful germs.— N. T. Tribune. 
BURIED FOREST UNEARTHED 
CECRETARY WATSON of the 
^ Lumbermen’s Exchange reports 
that within the last few months an 
extensive forest of walnut has been 
unearthed in southeast Missouri. In 
18 11 an earthquake in that part of the 
State resulted in the sinking of large 
tracts of land. Since then there have 
been annual floods in that district, each 
year adding to the accretions. Less 
than two months ago two farmers, walk¬ 
ing through a part of the district, noticed 
what to their eyes seemed to be the ends 
of walnut trees sticking out of the sunken 
places and tipped over. Remembering 
that vast amounts of cedar-wood have 
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New Departments in the 
October Issue of 
The domestic animals com¬ 
monly kept on a country place 
will be dealt with in a fashion 
so practical that readers, 
whether of long experience or 
new in such ownership, will 
alike be interested. Of these 
animals the horse is probably 
the most important and as the 
department is to be conducted 
by 
Mr. John Gilmer Speed, 
author of the standard book, 
“The Horse in America,” it is 
unlikely that this section will 
not receive proper treatment. 
Mr. Speed was born on a Ken¬ 
tucky farm, where all kinds 
of farm animals were bred, 
and has himself been a breeder 
of horses, cattle, dogs, and 
chickens ever since attaining 
manhood. He will not only 
write on the various types of 
these animals but will give 
counsel as to the purchase, 
keep, training and general treat¬ 
ment of them. His expert 
knowledge will be at the dispo¬ 
sal of all readers of jfpoaeftQ&riteii 
POULTRY RAISERS 
Do you wish a flock of the hardiest BIRDS 
and Best Layers on earth? Then write to 
WALTER. SHERMAN 
Maplep&th, Newport, R. I., 
for some of h, s RHODE ISLAND REDS. 
“Eggs to Hatch” at 10c each or BIRDS 
at moderate prices. He has also Light Brahmas. 
White, Silver, Golden and Buff Wyandottes; 
Brown, Buff and White Leghorns; Barred, 
White, Buff and Black Rocks; Black Mmorcas 
and Javas. Free circular and other information. 
GREAT DANES— These magnificent dogs are docile, sensible 
and obedient, but splendid watchers at night. We have some es¬ 
pecially handsome young stock at present. Best blood extant. 
Ideal dogs for country place. Correspondence solicited. 
_ DANICKA KENNELS. Geneva, N, Y. 
AFTON FARM 
IMPERIAL PEKIN DUCKS 
Bred for size, quick growth, egg produc¬ 
tion and beauty. They will add beauty 
to your estate and pay a profit at the 
same time. Write for particulars. 
S. B. & E. W. TWINING 
Afton Farm Yardley, Pa. 
WINNETKA COLLIE KENNELS 
Established January, 1902, since which time Collies sired by our 
Stud have won 158 first ami special prizes. 
At Stud 
Parbold Professor - - 
Ch. Winneta Christopher 
Fee $25.00 
Fee $15.00 
Registered Stock of the best blood in the world always ior sale. 
Meadow Farm WINNETKA, 111 
Champions 
Largest 
Breeders 
Largest 
Winners 
We HaVe Won 
during the past five 
years at Madison Sq. 
Garden, N. Y., more 
prizes than any Orp¬ 
ington breeder in this 
country, namely : In 
the S- C. Buff. Black 
and White varieties, 
last year we won five 
Firsts ; five Seconds ; 
three Thirds ; three 
Fourths and three Fifths. We also won the most prizes of any 
breeder, and also won upon stock raised and produced by Willow 
Brook Farm from their established winning and breeding lines. 
We have our breeding lines established, thus accounting for our 
consistent winnings each year at N. Y. We wish you would send 
for our catalogue and our elaborate mating list, describing over 50 
different breeding yards and the price of eggs from each yard. Do 
not be fooled or misled by Orpington mis-advertisers, but come to 
the fountain-head to get your stock. We are now offering our sur¬ 
plus breeding stock for sale at greatly reduced prices. Write 
your wants plainly to us and receive an answer by immediate mail 
Willow Brook Farm W. L. Davis 
Box H. BERLIN. CONN., U. S. A. 
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