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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-12
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
AN EXPERIMENT. IN SURFACE
CULTIVATION q. d ss..
When Wool Reaches the NIill-Rules
for Stock Farming-Good Bono
In Horses-Farm Notes and
Household Helps.

Much has been published within the
past years in regard to surface culti-
walton. especially OF corn, the cutting
off OF surface roots and the depriva
ton of the plant of the nutriment
gathered from the sun. air and sur
face moisture and mulching by shall
low cultivation. The following
article from z. Breed of North
Weare N. H., to Our Grange
Homes is the latest on this
matter and very pertinent and con-
vincing to all who are unbiased
The subject of surface culture is
now UP for general discussion, mainly
in reference to hoed crops. There
may be something more to this subject
than merely letting the roots alone to
run where they will to find root food
for the plant If by root pruning at
the surface we drive tho roots deeper
into the SOIL or cause the deep run
ming roots to bring up material, is the
quality OF the crop as good as if the
surface roots were left in? Is not the
material richer near the surface where
the sun warns the soil and where the
effect of the rains is first felt?
have been led into these inquiries
from the quality of my work the past
two years. My orchard had become
foul with tough grass roots and I
wished to improve its condition. 1t
has been under the pillow for two years.
In these two years there has been an
enormous crop of very large apples.
The foliage was abundant the leaves
being much thicker and broader than
before. | think l did not manure
heavy enough to produce these re-
suits. The fruit did not color up
we'll, and it was softer and did not
keep. The flavor also was not good.
l had two or three trees standing in a
soil that never was plowed. and so
hard I doubt If the roots could possibly
get down twelve inches. These trees
were top dressed literally. The fruit
was more perfect in texture. splen-
didly colored, firm and hard, and
kept much better than the others. The
flavor was also better. Should not
our fruit trees receive surface culture
and surface fertilizing, that the sur
face roots may do their part in build
ing up the fruit? 49,. .....E
Would it not be wiser to encourage
the development of surface earth than
to cut them off? 1t is a we'll known
fact that top dressing encourages roots
to shoot up from below. Go into a
grove OF maple trees, rake the leaves
into piles and let them remain one
season and the roots from below will
have come into the base of the pile.
completely knitting quite a strata of
the leaves to the soil. Perhaps by in
vestigating we will find the best flaw
ored and the largest crop of straw er-
ries on vines where roots run near the
surface These. surface roots may
also have something to do with the
color. l submit these considerations
to thoughtful farmers gardeners and
fruit growers. The best show of an
orchard and of it's fruit I ever saw was
one surface cultured and surface fer
tilted with poultry. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-12
CURING A FLIRT.

HAT q foolish little
woman! My betrothed
wife ought to have more
faith in me than to be-
come Jealous every time
I happen to look at a
pretty face"
jealous, Eric Thorne!'
echoed Miss Beauford,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17

pany, presided. The following were
elected TO membership: Messrs. William
Shaw, William &. Hunt. Thomas j;
Peirce, Alvin Rounds, lie Roy Nichols and
Johns Eldred.
The itemized report of the fair CON-
mittee showed receipts from all sources
Of ss'555, aud ,aS expendiitalsre,sa ni sls, ,, OF
Messrs. Hugh McCahey, L. +. j. Nc
Donnell, and G.. Il. Gardiner were re
quested 10 present suitable resolutions OF
thanks for the services OF the fair COM
inittee.
Resolutions were also adopted. ex-
pressing the thanks OF the company TO the
Lafayette cornet band, TO the young
ladies who assisted. and TO all who con-
tributed 20 the success. IL was voted that
n gold watch similar TO that won by
James Tully for selling tickets be pre-
sented to Miss Louisa McCombs, for sim
liar services rendered, and Fred a. Lewis
was empowered To procure and present
the srme.
A committee was appointed TO take into
consideration the purchase OF new uni
forms. Messrs. George r. Hunt, chair
man; j. III. u. Burdick, Daniel Cady,
Fred a. Lewis, Walter V. Cozzens, Will
lam Eldred, Isaac +. Lewis, David ~.
Briggs. Frank Willis, Robert Newberry
and VIM. A. Lewis.
In further recognition of the services
rendered by the ladies, it was voted that
a complimentary social be given soon
after the close of the Lenton season.
The annual mseting of the Women $
Christian Temperance Union was. held
yesterday afternoon. Officers were elected
in part, and an adjournment was made to
Wednesday OF next week to complete the
matter and to receive various annual
reports.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
The Peak Family Entertained.

The Broad Street Christian Church was
crowded last night, and The Peak Fam
ilyn was played to perfection. TIE family
is also engaged for next Wednesdsy even
ing TO give an evenings entertainment in
south Providence. Due praise should be
charge OF the entertainment, which they
all enjoyed. The. entertainment opened
with a selection by che Vendetta ban 10
and mandolin club. Next came a song
10y Minnie Reynolds then came the Ven
delta Club again with their banios; then
Minnie Reynolds appeared again with
another song; next came the Peak Fam
lily, consisting OF fourteen, one being a
boy. Ernest Chace took the part of the
hoy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
Aluminium Light.

A very intense light, such as is required
for Photographic or occasionally for
medical purposes, may, as is well known,
be readily obtained by burning magne-
sium ribbon, which has, however, the dis
An excellent substitute has been found by
n French chemist, NJ. Villon, in alumni
ium, which is about third OF the price of
magnesium, and which may be utilized in
the same manner by burning u in spirit
lamp, or, il flame of much more intense
brilliancy is required, in n coal, gas, or
spirit flame supplied with Jet OF oxygen.
Lancet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
EAST PROVIDENCE RAILROADS.
Two Acts Discussed by Counsel be-
fore the House Committee.

The House Committee on corporations
gave hearings to-day on the act authoriz-
ing the Old Colony. Railroad Company to
lay track on Water street, East Provi-
dence, and an act in addition to and in
amendment of an act entitled can act TO
incorporate the Providence and Worces-
ter Railroad Company" j. II. Benton,
Jr. and Henry w. Hayes, counsel for the
Old Colony Railroad Company ap
peared in behalf of the first measure
and Frank 5. Arnold and Walter B. Vim
cent, appeared for the second proposed
act
Mr.. Hayes spoke Of the origin of the
Old Colony act, that il was 70 accom-
modate David ;. Frazer, the coal dealer of
East Providence, and called on Mr..
Frazer TO explain the situation. Mr..
Frazer said that he had found ii impos-
sible TO get spur track TO his coal pocket
and had gone To the Old Colony TO get
them TO petit ion for the spur track.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
SAILS.
signifies ex-divldend.
Market Notes.

The rate of sterling exchange arc L.S6.1. The
rate Of demand sterling bills at irhteh gold cdn
be exported 10 London uthoia Joss is L.ssJs for
bars and L.S9I for coin, aud the rate at tchich Il
can be imported ictttom loss at L.s5 81.
The rates of sterling exchange are
e. s6ls to S4.SSJs.
Exchange on New York: Chicago, 75
DISCOUNT; st. Louis % premium; San Fran
cisco, sight, 22lS premium, telegraph 30
premium; New Orleans, commercial, 30
premium, bank, Is premium: Charleston,
buying, par, selling, * premium; Savan-
nah, buying, a discount. selling IS dis
count at par.
Michigan reports the wheat undergoing
most critical period. There are cold
nights and mild days. Kentucky reports
some little damage TO the wheat-the
fact, however, that the wheat looks black
is no indication that the roots have been
killed There has been no weather yet
mild enough TO show the real condition OF
the wheat.s
NEW YORK, March 1.-THE Richmond
Terminal plan issued yesterday wassdis-
cussed on Wall street to-day and the
general opinion was that it looked well.
Conservative people, however. could not
make up their minds that all obstacles
hrd been removed from the path TO sue
cess-and some were SO skeptical as TO adj
wise sales OF Richmond Terminal securi-
ties on the expected rally to-day.
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
st. Paul, second week March, Increase. 1904
u. and o.. net tor February, decrease 2I,l9
B. and o., net for 1--WE months decrease. 5os,l99
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
WARREN.

The Republicans held very spirited
caucus at the town hall last evening
Daniel l.. Turner was elected chairman
and q. X. Cooke, secretary. The chair
then addressed the meeting at length,
speaking Of the vital Importance of the
work which must be done and very
emphatically expressed himself that
the party could, with jealous work,
accomplish the desired result il
full vote was brought ont that victory
was certainly assured. Luther Cole nom
mated the Hon. Benjamin Drown for
Senator, who was unanimously nomi-
mated The gentleman then arose and
thanked the meeting for the honor con
ferred upon him and said that IL elected
he perform The duties Of the Office TO the
bes Of his ability.
h. NJ. Bosworth arose and spoke i'm
very able manner. which is his usual Gus
general outlook OF the party which was
daily growing more favorable of the G..
q. j.. after which he nominated samuel
L. Peck for representative. who was unan-
imovsly elected. The meeting then ad
iourned to meet again at the polls on cleo
tiou day.
Stopping az the Coles Hotel. George w.
Bliss. G II. Powell, William i. Sanford
and George l.. Cooke.
Fessendonese House. :. ". Jones, K. A.
Guile, II. y, Mathew. j. b. Price and W.
y. Winters.
Alfred Luther, veteran OF th. late re-
bellion. who fell and broke bis arm and
fractured his ieg, has so far recovered as
70 again be seen upon the streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
TWO CHAMPIONS TO MEET.
Scott Will Box New York's Cham
pion at the Metropole's Tourney.

The Metropole Athletic Club has Sc
cured a great card for the wind-up of the
amateur boxing tournament on Tuesday
evening. IL will be a three-round set-to
for special prize, between Fred Scott, Of
the Metropole Club, amateur champion
Of New England, and Ben HOLIDAY, of the
Clinton Athletic Club. heavy weight
amateur champion of New York State. 1t
will be the biggest event in amateur box
ing circles in New England this season.
aud will give the lovers of boxing in
Rhode Island the first opportunity TO see
Scott, their champion, up against a really
good man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
PROF. FREEMAN DEAD.
The Distinguished Historian Sue
cumbs to Smallpox in Spain.
A GREAT CAREER FINISHED.
Hunting for Dynamite In Paris-Tbe Po-
lice Discoveries -Poachers Hanged at
Oxford-They Had Murdered Keeper
Death was instantaneous.
Prof Freeman Dead.

LONDON, March l7.--News has been re-
ceived here that Prof. Edward Augustus
Freeman, OF Somerlease-well, SOMERSET,
is dead.
Prof Freeman succumbed to smallpox
in Alicante, Spain.
Edward Augustus Freeman-one of the
greatest historians in century which
has so many accomplished writer's in that
department, was born in 1923 at Harborne,
in Staffordshire. England. He entered
Trinity College, Oxford, at the age of Is,
and became fellow OF the same in lsi5
on attaining his twenty-second year.
In 1856. after some previous efforts, ap-
peared his Lectures on the History and
Conquests of the Saracens." The book
won Immediate recognition, and marked
Mr. freemans rank at once among the
most accomplished Of living historians, a
consummate master of the art of nara
tive.
In 1852 he issued the first volume of n
'Iiiftory of Federal Government" de-
signed 20 cover the entire space of time
from the foundation of the Achaian
League To the disruption OF the United
states. Apparently the discovery that
tine United States were not disrupted
gave pause 70 the work.
In 1861 appeared the first volume of Mr..
Freeman's greatest work, the History of
the Norman Conquest Of England; Its
Causes ana Results" The fifth and
final volume was given TO the world in
1876.
In 1871 came his brief, COMPACT and
powerful work upon '"rhe Ottoman Power
in Europe; Its Nature, Its Growth and Its
Decline" 1t was followed in 1875 by his
celebrated essay on the "Relation OF the
English People TO the Russo-Turkish
War"
In this year also he contributed a sue
cinct history of Europe" 20 McMillan's
series Of history and literature primers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
ASSIGNMENT OF CHARACTERS
For the Mock Court Trial at Music Hall,
Friday Evening. March IS.

The characters for the great Mock Court Trial are
arranged as follows: Judge, Gen. olncy Arnold ;
Complainant. EX-Mayor Henry n. Barker: Defend
ant. Judge Vim. A. Ph Hips; Clerk OF Court City
clerk VIM. p. Clarke Onlccr, chief OF Police Benz.
u. Child; Attorney for Prosecution, &. b. Perry OF
Worcester. Attorney for Defense. Capt A. v. New
ton OF Worcester; Crier sheriff. Hunter &. white.
Wtnosses-,ion. Adm Capron, Postmaster Charles
NJ. George, ES-Mayor 4. sidney smith, Hon.
Benz Y. Davis Hon. Geo. r. Cfanston.
Jury-Gov. H. W. Lsdd, ES-Gov. Joln W. DAVIS
Ex-Gov. A, X. Littlened, En-Gov Royal 4. Taft.
Mayor WIN X. Potter. Ex-Msyor William :. Hay.
ward. DR.. H. Benz. Andrews. President Brown
University Professor Geo A. Littlcneld. Principal
state Normal school, Hon. John 4. kindrok. Hon.
Joshua NJ Alderman Hon. Chas. A. Wilson, Hon.
Robt L. smith.
There IL brisk demand for tickets aud with the
above array Of distinguished gentlemen, that
has never been eaualed in connection with an en-
tsrtainment IN Providence or elsewhere. the public
may be assured that the Mock Court Trial will b.
the great event % the season. Tickets on sale at
steinerts Music Store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
Electrics for Fall River

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 1.-THE ex-
cutive committee of the new syndicate
hat controls the Globe Street Railwa,
company, met at the Melen House yes
erdsy and closed contracts for recon
.tructing the road and putting in th
rolley system. Work will be commence
Monday next and by July 1st il Is ex-
pccted that the road will be in full run
ming order. Three miles OF new trnck
will be built, making "a mics in all n
new power house will be erected on Hart
veil street, fifty new cars will be put on
the road and the service will be doub bled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
Abduction by a Tramp.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, March 17.-Frank, the
thirteen-year-o son of Capt. +. b.
Strausser, was found in an old sand
house near town almost frozen to death
He said a tramp named "Iong Tim" on
Washington birthday induced him to
ride on a freight train. Last Thursday
they arrived at Braddock, near Pittsburg,
and were standing the the Pennsylvania
railroad when the fast freight east tore
along. Young Strausser boarded il. A
brakeman, on learning his story, allowed
him To ride to Altoona, from where the
boy tramped it to the outskirts of Sham
okin, v hen he crept exhausted into the
sand house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
GOV. LADD's VACATION.
He VIII spend Week or so at Old Point
Comfort.

Gov Ladd has had rather hard winters
work and has contemplated a short vaca-
tion. Last night he left for Old Point
Comfort, Va, accompanied by Col. Ros-
zoe :. Washburn, his chief Of staff. They
will make the Hygeia Hotel their head
quarters and will be abseut from the State
about week. Gov. Ladd was expected
TO have taken part in the Slocum Post
mock trial and was also TO have attended
the Republican Club meeting at Woon-
socket this evening. but found that the
sooner he got away the earlier he would
get back, or words TO that effect, 80 he
went last night. lie will be here to vote
lust the same.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
MIR. TILLINGHAsT's BIRTHDAY.
A Number of His Friends Celebrate 1t Last
Evening at His Home.


A number of the friends of Edward ii.
Tillinghast assembled at his home on
Wilson street last evening, to celebrate
the twenty-hrst birthday of the host.
Music and games were enjoyed until a
late hour when superb collation. was
served. Among those present were Ar
thur Lindsey, Albert Day, Charles Hall,
Charles Sacker. Edwin HIll Fred Board
man of Brooklyn, Fred Sacker, Frank
Affiick, Frank Parker, George Tillinghast,
Harold Hoyt, Horace Jacobs, Joseph San
ford, Walter Reed, Miss Annie Smith,
Miss Annie Reed Miss Anne Fowler,
Miss Alice Fergussn, Miss Alice Wood,
Miss Blanch Smith, Miss Bertha Tanning,
Miss Carrie Olney, Miss Ella Washburn,
Miss Florence Wells, Miss Fannie Fergu-
son, Miss Jessie Douglass, Miss Lulu
Hathaway, Miss Mamie Fowler, Miss
Mamie Pratt, Miss Marion Albro, Miss
Maud Sweet, Miss Tillinghast, Miss Bush,
Miss Nettie kilcup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
Chicago Grain Market.
The Young Mems Republican Banquet
Probably March so.

The date fixed for the meeting of the
Young Mems Republican Club banquet
at Infantry Hall is March 30. President
Kendall will communicate the date TO
Secretary Tracy Mt once and he is TO be
here. There will be other speakers, prob
ably including Congressman Barber of
Connecticut. The banquets of the Young
Mems Club are among the most enthus-
iastic and successful in the city, and
there will, of course, be especial interest
in this one, which takes place week be-
fore the State election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
SECRETARY FOSTER ARRIVES.
The Voyage Was Rough but Did Him
Good, Apparently.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE steamer
Spree, with Secretary Foster on board,
arrived this morning. The Secretary's
health is much improved. A party of
friends aboard of the revenue cutter Man
haitian went down the bay and took Mr.
Foster aboard. On reaching this city, the
party went TO the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Secretary Foster stated that the passage
was extremely rough. While walking
the deck on the third day out he was
knocked down and severely injured by a
lurch OF the vessel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
Old CoiouvLapa Damages

The commissioners appointed blythe
Court OF Common Pleas TO estimate dam.
ages caused by the condemnation Of land
by the Old Colony Railroad Company
heard claims nj the Narragansett today.
John Walsh claims ~. .20e for land at the
corner Of Dan and Bush streets: w. VI.
Harris, $4,000 for land ON Borya street
and Owen Gaffney, $4,000 for land on
Borvs aud Oregon streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
No Cnmnrnmise Made.

New YORK, March 1.-THE discontin-
uance of the suits brought by the resi-
duarv legatees of the late Robert Ray
Hamilton against Mrs. Eva Mann does
not mean that compromise with the
widow has been effected. There is still
TO be some very hard lighting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
WEXFORD.

Pursuant TO call a special meeting of
the Narragansett Engine Company was
held at their hall last evening To hear the
report OF the fair committee aud To con
slider the purchase OF new uniforms for
the company There was n full attend
ance. j. III. p. Burdiek, chairman OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
Finding More Bombs.

PARIS, March 17'-The police continued
the search to-day for dynamite bombs and
in the apartment of Cazen, one of the
most dangerous arnachists in the kepub-
lie, found number As the occupants of
the house could not satisfactorily explain
the presence of the bombs he
was arrested. Other persons who re-
fused 90 tell the police why they
had explosives in their residences were
locked up. The officials have not yet
found the documentary evidence of the
existence OF an Anarcbistic organization,
although diligent search has been made
for it, The detectives think the Anarch-
lists are acting by common understanding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
PLURALITY ELECTIONS.

Hon. Charles T.. German Addresses the
Committee on special Legislation.
The committee on special legislation of
he Senate gave hearing to-day on
plurality elections. Hon. Charles f. Cor
man appeared in favor of the proposed
amendment Jesse Fox also spoke in
favor Of the act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
Robbed Of Their Dinner Pals.

ELNIRA, ~ Y, March 17-An Erie
freight train was held up by three men on
the crew were forced. at the poiut of a
pistol, to deliver over their dinner pals.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
A Schooner Wrecked.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., March 17.--Fishing
schooner Annie G. Hall of Glocester, went
ashore on Boon Island ledge last night and
is a total loss. Six of the crew have
landed here, but the others have not been
heard from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
As to Mail Subsidies.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE prominent
members of the House say there Is a prob
ability Of the bill for the subsidy becom-
law. The steam ship companies will, in
the event of entering into contracts. be
forced to 90 TO the court Of claims, but
congress is not compelled 20 appropriate
money to pay its awards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
Morrilrs Condition Encouraging.

WASHINGTON. March 17.-Senator Nor
rill's condition continues TO be encourag-
ing. He slept well during the night and
is cheerful to-day. The disease is taking
it's course in mild form, and as the SEN
ator has no chronic disorders but an
almost perfect physique resulting from
temperate habits through his whole life,
there is every reason To believe he will
soon be convalcscent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
Perry Attempts Escape.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, March IA report
reached here this morning that Perry, the
train robber. had made another effort to
escape. A hole has been discovered in the
wall of his cell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17

BosToN, March 17.-The ST. Patrick's
Day parade this noon was the largest seen
here in years. Three thousand men were
in line
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
AS TO BEHRING SEA.
Sir Julian Pauncefote Expects Word
From Salisbury
WITHIN fORTy-ElGHT HOURS.
II Il Doesn't Come the Presidents At
titude Will be Aggressive-senator
MorriiIs state Encouraging Executing
the Antitrust Law.
tpY LEASED WIRE To THE NEWS,

- fBY LEASED WIRE To THE NEws.l
WASHINGTON, ID. C., March 17.-The
Presidents attitude on the Behring Sea
question will assume some aggressive
phases very shortly IL the British govern
ment does not give him some satisfactory
assurance in regard to the protection of
the seal fisheries. Sir Julian Pauncefote
has informed the Department Of State that
he expects reply to the Presidents last
letter within forty-eight hours. Should il
be unfavorable the President will prob
ably send i'm n special message which will
call for decisive measures at once. The
Presidents desire for speedy action is due
to the fact that it is essential that our
government should know promptly
whether Great Britain will cooperate in
keeping the poachers ont Of Behring Sea
The President is advised that already
number of vessels engaged in the sealing
business belonging TO British subjects.
have cleared from various ports. The
character Of the instructions thereto 10
American vessels destined for duty i'm
Behring sea will depend very much on
the attitude TO be assumed by Great
Britain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17

There is po raU material n "a has been
tcorked At for IN hour.--Senator Hawley
90 the State Convention.