For the benefit of those who may not be able to obtain a pattern hive, or frame, we will give the dimensions. The sides of the Langstroth hive are 10 inches wide, by 23 inches long, the ends are 12 inches long, the back end the same width as the sides; front end, 3/8 inches narrower, and recesses or sets back 3-3/8 inches from portico, all 7/8 inches thick. The Langstroth frame is 17-1/4 x 9-1/4 inches outside measure. The length of top bar of frame is 19-1/4 inches, the frame stuff is all 7/8 wide, the top bar is 5/8 x 7/8, and is V shaped on the under side for a comb guide--the upright pieces 1/2 x 7/8, the bottom pieces 1/4 x 7/8. The above are the dimensions of an eight frame hive. Strips 1/4 x 7/8 inches are nailed on the outside of the hive 1/4 inch from the upper edge, and the cap or upper hive rests upon them. We make the cap 22-1/8 inches long by 13-7/8 inches wide in the clear, and ten inches high. Some apiarists omit the porticos, but we like them, and the bees appear to enjoy them. Right angled triangle blocks, made right and left, are used to regulate the entrance. By changing the position of these blocks on the alighting board the size of the entrance may be varied, and the bees always directed to it by the shape of the block, without any loss of time in searching for it--in case of robbing the hive, the hive can be entirely closed with them. A board was formerly used to cover the frames, but is now generally abandoned, apiarists preferring duck, enameled cloth, or heavy muslin. MRS. L. HARRISON. * * * * * NO SAFER REMEDY can be had for Coughs and Colds, or any trouble of the Throat, than "_Brown's Bronchial Troches_." Price 25 cents. _Sold only in boxes._ * * * * * MISCELLANEOUS. ARM & HAMMER BRAND TO FARMERS.--It is important that the SODA OR SALERATUS they use should be _white_ and _pure_, in common with all similar substances used for food. [Illustration: CHURCH & CO'S SODA & SALERATUS] In making bread with yeast, it is well to use about half a teaspoonful of the "ARM AND HAMMER" BRAND SODA or SALERATUS at the same time, and thus make the bread rise better and prevent it becoming sour by correcting the natural acidity of the yeast. DAIRYMEN AND FARMERS should use only the "ARM AND HAMMER" brand for cleaning and keeping milk-pans sweet and clean. _To insure obtaining only the_ "ARM AND HAMMER" _brand Soda or Saleratus, buy it in_ "POUND _or_ HALF-POUND PACKAGES," _which bear our name and trade-mark, as inferior goods are sometimes substituted for the_ "ARM AND HAMMER" _brand when bought in bulk._ * * * * * "THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST." ENGINES SAW MILLS, THRESHERS, HORSE POWERS, (For all sections and purposes.) Write for FREE Pamphlet and Prices to The Aultman & Taylor Co., Mansfield, Ohio. * * * * * THE FAMOUS EASY-RUNNING Monarch Lightning Sawing Machine