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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-09
Potato Experiments,

Results gained from experiments with
Irish potatoes at the Louisiana station
and reported on by j. G.. Lee give some
interesting conclusions. In an expert
ment to test size of seed seven varieties
of large and medium sized potatoes were
used for seed, being planted whole and
cut to two or more eyes and to one eye.
The results for each variety from one
kind of seed are tabulated. "The pro-
ductive results obtained concur with
those of previous years; the larger the
seed planted the greater the yield. The
economical results are, however, differ
ent, and calculating for this point sug-
gest that, planting on a large scale, it is
better to cut not to more than four eyes
nor less than two"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-09
Arkansas Waking LIN.

Let every farmer give the subject of
roads half an hours thought, and he
will convince himself that a new road
now demands the attention of our legis-
lature. and then let him say the same to
his representative, which viii result in
move for better roads. All the rest CT
our country IS waking up to the absolute
necessity for an improvement in country
roads. Almost every newspaper has ar
hcles On the subject, and it is time our
state fell into line in the great march of
progress. -Arkansaw Democrat.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-09
KII.sllIf,gr05r5eStock
zaAlts faRal.g.
BONE AS A FERTILIZER.

Value of Nitrogen and Phosphoric Acid in
Bones-Reducing Bones Without Acids.
The names of brands, as "bone meal, :"
"pure bone, aground bone, ""raw bone,"
ETC., are, as a'rule, simply trade terms
and have no reference to the kind of bone
or method of manufacture Provided
bone only is used in the preparation of
the brands, the fineness and amount of
plant food contained govern the value.
The results of the analysis of dissolved
bone made at the New Jersey station are
stated to be in accord with those secured
in previous years-viz., that these prod
ucts furnish readily available forms of
nitrogen and phosphoric acid at much
cheaper rates than the majority of COM
plete fertilizers. Furthermore, the use
fulness of nitrogen and phosphoric acid
in slowly available forms-as they ex-
ist in bones-has been amply proved in
practice, especially for slow growing
crops, in orchards, meadows and in such
other cases where gradual increase in
general fertility is regarded as important.
A mixture of fine ground bone and muri-
ate of potash in the proportion of three
parts of bone to one of potash is used
quite largely and has proved a very eff
fective and profitable manure for general
use in grain farming. 1t furnishes all
the essential ingredients, costs less per
ton than the average complete fertilizers,
and it contains quite as much nitrogen
and very much more phosphoric acid and
potash.
This simple method of reducing bones
without acids is suggested by H. E. Al
ford of the Maryland station: Crush
the bones thoroughly as possible, and
provide a barrel of fresh burned lime
and three barrels Of strong, unleached
hardwood ashes for every barrel of
crushed bone. Use as a base or mixing
hearth a tight floor or level layer of
loamy soil about six inches thick. Upon
this spread a barrel of ashes in a similar
Layer, then in thinner layer half a bar
rel of bone; scatter through the bone, to
fill the space, and spread upon it half
barrel of lime pulverized, but not slaked.
On this spread second barrel of ashes.
Wet this pile gradually with sprin-
kler, using about ten gallons water or
enough to moisten all, but have none
run out. Add in like manner half bar
rel bone, a half barrel lime, a barrel
ashes and ten gallons more water. Over
all scatter about one bushel land plaster
and cover the entire pile with dry loan.
Examine the pile once week, if needed.
and add water to keep all moist but not
wet. In four or five weeks shovel over
and thoroughly mix, moisten and pile
again, cover with soil and little more
plaster and leave two or three weeks
longer. If pieces of bone then remain
undecomposed, sift them out, use in next
compost or add more quicklime and
ashes to give further time.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-09
Benefit of Good Roads.

One of the best arguments for good
roads is contained in calculation re-
Gently published in one of the engineer
ing papers. 1t stated that on the worst
earth roads-not muddy, but sandy-a
horse can draw only twice as much as
he can carry on his back: on fair earth
road, 81 times as much: on good mac
adamized road, 0 times as much; on a
smooth plank road, 25 times as much; on
stone trackway, 33 times as much, and
ON metal rails, 81 times as much. The
men who use the country roads can
therefore make money by improving the
roads rather than by buying new horses
every year or two.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-09
Lanes Family Medicine
Moves the bowels each day. In order to b
healthy this Is necessary. 25-1y
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

Send 10 cents for a subscription to lively
matrimonial journal for old and young. Ad-
dress. Orange Blossoms, Yarmouthport, Mass.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-09
Land Plaster for Stables.

Professor Dean, of the Ontario Agricul-
tural station, says on the subject of land
plaster in stables: 1--WE use constantly
On our floors liberal quantity of land
plaster or gypsum, which has three eff
eects: 1. It fixes the ammonia and
It sweetens the stable, absorbing bad
doors. g. It gives the stable better
appearance and looks neat and tidy. In
fact, an hour after our cows are turned
out you would scarcely know that COW
had been in. This is accomplished by a
liberal use of plaster and whitewash.
Both are cheap"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-09
Poultry Droppings.

Save all the poultry droppings. These
will be valuable as top dressing for
vegetables next season. The care with
which this manure is saved viii deter
mine its value Keep wood ashes away
from it and keep it dry. A plan that has
succeeded well consists in placing the
droppings as fast as gathered up in a
water tight key or barrel provided with
q cover and sprinkling over the manure
a shovelful or two of loan. The latter
deodorizes the mass and prevents loss.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-09
Children Cry for Pitchers Cas.oria.

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemps Balsam stops the cough at once. Ash
your friends aboutit. 25ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03
ORGANIZING THE JURORS.
Vacancies to Be FiIled-Citizens Excused
Prom Service.

Vacancies to Be FiIled-Citizens Excused
From Service.
In the courts this morning the roll OF Jurors
drawn for service was called. When the list OF
the grand jurors was called in the Criminal
Court, Justice McComss. E. X. Russell. Walter
c. Morrison and Sterling Gait were returned
not found and James Mcknight failed 70
answer. number preferred excuses, but none
was successful. There being four vacancies
eight names were ordered drawn from the box
to It t at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
when - grand jury will be organized. Those
present were excused until that time.
The petit jurors were called John L. Skinner
and Harry A. Hamilton were returned no,
found. Noryal W. Burchell. Mark b. Lstim.r
Aug. Schroeder. A. II. Frazier. James Bennett
and Charles Z. Banes were excused. and sixteen
names were ordered drawn to report tomorrow
at 10 O'Clock.
Justice Bradley convened Circuit Court di.
vision /, and excused Leon f. Dessez r.
Buckley. George W. Thomas, George Stsdler
George I. Keen. W. S. Brown. George r
Hulse and Walter A. Gait The names
OF fifteen were ordered drawn Ia
fill the vacancies and report tomorrow morning
Judge Hagner convened Circuit Court. diyi-
sion 2. c. A. Gibbs and f. b. Winter were re-
turned not found, and J. o. johnson. W. A.
Lavelette, F. W. Bolgiano and E. L. Scbmid
were excused. Six names were ordersd drawn
to report next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03
HOME FOR THE AGED.
Ground Broken for the First Cottage on the
Queens Chapel Road

Ground Broken for the First Cottage ON the
Queens Chapel Road.
The beginnings Of another institution Of i'm
portsnce were made yesterday when ground
was broken for the erection of a cottage ON
the Queens Chapel road. This building is OF
small consequence in itself, but its import
ance lies in the fact that it is TO be one
of group of houses or buildings which will be
known as the Lutheran Home for the Aged.
The site is commanding one. overlooking the
settlement of Langdon to the north. The
property is well known as the Utermehle tract,
and is one Of the benegactions of the late
Geo. W. Ctermehle. The giftbas been accepted
by the general synod of the church. and an in
corporation has been formed to carry out the
terms OF the bequest. which designed TO have
located there a home for the aged
A committee of the incorporators consisting
Of A. F. Fox, j. W. Swope and Geo. Ryneal are
in charge Of the work and in fact are furnish-
ing the funds that are needed at present. as
there is no endowment and the new
incorporation has no capital except the
land. 1t is expected, however, that the home
will be endowed as soon as the matter can
properly be presented to the church at large
The property consists Of twentv-tour acres
lying to the north of the old Ivy CITY race track
and to the west of the subdivision of
Montello. Under the terms OF the beauest the
incorporators have the power to sell ten acres
of the tract. and they have decided TO dispose
of the southern portion. In the course of
time it is expected that this place will be one
of the attractive spots in that location
as the plan of having detached cottages instead
OF one large building. and with tine grounds
handsomely laid out, will make a fine effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03
SENATOR CAsEY's SUCCESSOR.
The Opposition Cannot Combine Any
Candidate,

BISMARCK. y. D, JAN 3-The chief interest
in the session of the North Dakota legislature,
which opened today, centers i'll the contest for
a successor to United States Senator Casey.
The republicans have a clear majority and
the result hinges on the decision of
the party caucus. Caueuses for officers of the
two houses were held this morning. and the
fact that such caucuses were held is taken TO
indicate that IA caucus on the senatorship will
follow. This is matter OF some doubt.
the opponents of Senator Casey hoping
to encompass his defeat by preventing the hold
ing of party caucus. 1t is alleged that some
of these opponents made overtures to the
democrats and brought the matter to the
attention of President elect Cleveland. He is
said to have refused to have ANYTHING to do
with the proposition, saving his party could
with corruption and advising the election OF as
clean a republican possible.
The fight has been in the party and is an in
teresting one.
1t has been asserted that Congressman John
ston would fight Senator Casev's reelection,
but the latest reports are that Mr.. John
ston will take part in the contest
Besides Senator Casey State Senator
Woerst Col Kingman. J. Il. Smith. W. j. An
derson are candidates and their present
strength is estimated as follows: Casey, IL to
10; Anderson, 4 TO 6; Kingman, to s; Woerst,
10; Smith. ).
OF course each has elements of strength.
with others out OF the way, which would
materially add 10 the figures given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03
WHY THE GALLIA PROCEEDED.
More Unofiicia; Explanation Of Her Leav.
ing the Cmbria.

More Unofhcfa; Explanation OF Her Leav-
ing the Cmbria.
LONDON, Jan. 3.-The Galla arrived at Liver
pool today. Capt. Ferguson aud his officers
persisted in their refusal to talk on the sub
jec. Ut the Urnbria without having first con-
suited the management of the line The passen-
gers, OF course. felt no such obligation and
readily enough explained the situation a. it ap-
peared to them. They said that the Cmbria
signaled TO the Galla requesting that steamer
to stand by for twenty-fonr hours. Capt. Nc
kay stating hat the shaft would probably be
repaired within that time.
The Galla waited for three hours.
Then Capt Ferguson signAed to the Cmbria
that his vessel had only sufficient coal on board
to reach Liverpool, and upon sending this mes
sage Capt. Ferguson decided to proceed.
The passengers are uncertain whether Cap
tain Mckav protested against the Gallia pro-
ceeding. The passengers all agree, however,
that the condition OF the Umbria did not war
rant any apprehension Of danger at the time
the Gala steamed away on her voyage.
The Cunard management will Issue
official statement based on the report recei' ed
from Capt. Ferguson.
THE OFFICIAL EXPLANATION.
The Cunard Company have Issued an official
statement of the Gallia- Umbria incident. In
this stnternen, Capt. Ferguson. of the Gallla,
saws that when his steamer approached the UNI
bria he steamer living in proximity to
her blowing off steam
The Umbrio was lying like duck in water
and formed perfect picture of security, while
the Galla was rolling On reaching the signal
question shaft broken Ferguson consulted
with his chief engineer.
The latter officer satisfied from the next
signal ready to proceed tomorrow" that the
mbria was in no danger"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03
MISSING SINCE CHRISTMAS.
Friends of Elias stafford Fear That He Has
Been Foully Dealt With.

The police of this city are endeavoring 10
ascertain the whereabouts of Elias Stafford. a
Young colored man. who has been missing
since Christmas eve. He disappearel
from here under mysterious circumstances,
and it appears though foul play NAV
have figured in the affair Saturday evening
Stafford. who has not been here from the
county more than two or three wears. started
down the hay market on b street TO go 10 GA
street southeast. He was driving a
horse and wagon and in the vehicle be
had groceries, several sacks of corn, a barrel
OF corn and some clothing He had TO collect
some money at the place mentioned. but he
failed TO appear there.
Sunday morning about o'clock the horse
and wagon were found near the Jail and the
contents Of the vehicle were missing. as wa.
the driver
No attention was paid TO the mans disap.
pearance, as MS friends thought be had proba.
bly gone to visit friends at his former home IN
Montgomery county. MARYLAND. but yesterda,
1t was learned that Stafford had not been there
and his friends now fear that he has been mur.
dered and robbed
The missing man is twenty-five wears old and
was not addicted 10 the Use of intoxicants He
was considered by those who knew him as an
honest and upright man, and for that
reason his friends fear that something
has happened to him. 1t is possible
the police say that he was murdered and hi.
body thrown in the Eastern branch through q
hole In the ice. as his wagon. robbed Of its con.
tents, was found so near that stream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
A ColOred Man Brought Here by a Virginia
Constable.


J. l.. MCCARTHY WAS the name given by a vir-
ginia constable from Lewinsville who visited
police headquarters this afternoon and turned
over to Inspector HoIlinberger a young
colored man who gave his name as
Bladen Thomas Busey. The constable arrested
him early this morning at the dairy
farm Of Mr. John Muterspaugh near Lewins-
vile on suspicion Of being William Willett the
negro who murdered John T. Reed at Duke s
wharf, near Prince Frederick, Calvert county.
Nd, Christmas eve night
The constable knew Of the murder through
the columns of The EVENING STAR and as he
had brought criminals to justice in the same
way before he thought he would again arrest
one; As published in The STAR last
week. the murder occurred at Duke s
wharf, a favorite place for oyster dredgers
to congregate and spend their earnings in
riotous living. The murder was the result of
gambling, drinking and general lawlessness
Reed. who was a white man. and Willett. a col
ored dredger. became involved in a dispute and
a blow inflicted by Reed was responded to by a
bullet from Willett. The bullet entered
Reeds head and he died Christmas morning
The alleged mui derer then left for parts I'M
known. He is described as being twenty-one
years old chestnut colored, five feet two inches
tall. has thick curled upper lip, With large scar
on his forehead, and a reward Of $50 was Of
fered for his apprehension.
The prisoner answers the description in some
respects. although he protests his innocence and
does not seem at all alarmed concerning his
fate. He says that he came here from
Poolesville, Md. and has lived in George
town and then in Shows row. Last
Thursday. he says, he went to work on Mr.
Muterspaugh's farm and was surprised when
he was placed under arrest this morning He
was milking q COW when the officer arrested
him.
The prisoner has not the usual signs of an
oyster dredger about him. and although
Inspector Hollinberger believes he is not the
man wanted, he notified the Maryland author
tiles this afternoon of his arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03
NEW YORK'S SCOURGE
The Health Department Waging
War on the Typhus.
TROOPS ON THE Rio GRANDE BORDER
Another Chapter in the Famous
Games Case.
THE PANAMA SCANDAL.
WAR ON THE TYPHUs sCOURGE.
The Full Power of the New York Health
Department Exerted.

The Full Power Of the New York Health
Department Exerted-
NEw YoRK. Jan 3--The full power OF the
health departments machinery was this morn
ing concentrated the lodging houses
that more have become a
threat to tho community with the typhus
scouTge- Proof that IT was high time to came
that hailed from four different quarters, yet
were all traced to a common center. One OF
them came from a house on 9th avenue and two
from Black well Island
The aims house gave up one this morning and
the Charity Hospital another. These four with
those now on North Brother Island make a
total OF tfty-three Three have died, one dur
irS last night He was Lawrence Hudson,
aged thirty-one, OF the Bayard street
dodgers.
-Four new patients are Harry kneel. forty
Years old. eN-lodger of "a Dayard street. Au-
gust liauck. fifty years old, found sick with
tyI hus at No. 10 9th avenue: John Mcbride.
twenty-five wears old. direct from the Eayard
street house, George Dohertv. forty wears.
taken from the aims house TO which he had
been sent "a few days ago.
President Wilson this morning detailed
tweuty-siN doctors TO look after lodging houses
at night Each has many to cover and he IS
Z" maxi the round Of them every night, exaInin-
ing all dodgers therein. There are ia licensed
lodging houses in the CITY and between them
they will be able to cover them alt
frsuci1 kean. aged fifty wears, "a patient in
Be lesi.e III p''al. found this NOR ing to
h1Ns g. phd- and taken to North brother
Island Daniel Brennan. aged forty-five. an
other Bellevue inmate, also found to be suf-
ierIuS from typhus. lie removed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03

PERsoNAL.-H. G. Cooper of California, ).
NJ. Cummins Of New Jersey, r. NJ. Keene of
New York, T. J. Geary of California and John
n. Gill of Philadelphia are at Wizards Geo.
W. Shout of Wilkesbarre, Pa. T. Tunis of
Maryland, Adolph L. Burge of New York and p
T. Martin Of Michigan are at the
Randall.-S. A. Northway of jefferson, Ohio,
n. D. Leggett Of Cleveland, H. A. Hawkins of
New York. t. R. Redell of Stamford, Conn.,, and
Harry j. Bieman of Indian territory are at the
Ebbitt.-Samrel Griffith and j. W.
Gradsden Of Philadelphia. j. c.
Cemsley Of Pittsfeld. Macs, w. P.
Thompson Of New York, J. H. Rothery of En-
gland are at the Riggs.--A. E. Mcclellan of
Harrisburg. Pa, Ariel Nicholson of Con-
necticut, J. S. Teddy Of Georgia, d. J. Thomp-
son Of Chicago, George T. Simmons of Massa-
chusetts and C. S. Griffith Ct Virginia are at
the Arlington.-T. W. Hill Of Boston. Frank
n. Perkins of New Jersey and ". E. Sharp Of
Philadelphia are at the Shoreham.-H. p
Chsas OF North Carolina, o. b. Roberts Of
Boston and G. E. Mills of New York are
at the Normandie. B. Stone Of
Boston, H. s. White Of West Virginia and
E. D. Woodward of Philadelphia are at the Ma
tional.--F. A. Wightman Of Pittsburg and
Geo. H. Couch Of Bridgeport, Conn, are at the
Metropolitan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03
The Relatives Not Informed.

The friends of Edward Murphy Of Alex
andria, who was drowned in this city last Fri
day. state some singular facts connected with
his death. When the body was recovered,
two hours after death, there were
found in his pocket number of papers
clearly fixing his identity. Among these were
a receipt for rent several official papers bear
ing his name and private letters showing that
he resident of Alexandria. NOtwith-
standing these facts the friends state that they
were never informed by the police of his
death and knew nothing Of it until they read Of
it in the newspapers Of the following day. Mr..
J. J. Desmond OF this city, a brother-in-law of
the deceased. was told of the death by lady
who had CHANGED to see it in news
paper and going to the police OBJ
tanned possession OF the remains. Mr.. Des-
mond today showed to a STAR reporter the pa
pers taken from Mr.. Murphys pocket and ex-
pressed his amazement that the police had
taken no steps to inform the relatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03
PURSUING THE BANDITS.
Gen. Wheaton Says They Will he Caught
IL Hard Work Can DO IL.

ten. w hPaton says IhPN VIII he CauG mt
IL Hard Work C,n DO IL.
NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 3.-The Picd,ptne San
Antonio. Tex. special says:
In an interview here Gen. Wheaton, COM
mande- of the Department OF Texas, said:
The bandits on the border Will probably prove
troublesome. rs they are fully acquainted with
tl4e country and can eiude pursuit bv conceal
Ing themselves in the dense chapparel.
We have now IN the field tine third cavalry and
a troop Of the seventh cavalry from Fort Hilev
Nan. There are camps established at vsri-
Qua points along the border Capt
Hardie Is located at the Coni,as Rancho
and Capt Jackson of the seventh cavalry
q; Garlic. Capts. Chase and Hunter
~ the third cavalry are patroliug the railroad
between Peua and Laredo and Lieuts
West ard l-anghorn are In command of
two troops from Fort Ringgold and a COM
rauy Of the tweuiy-third infantry at Reudado.
there are smaller detacEmcnts at San Iguacio
a.. other points nlong the border. The Rio
''-.lUic effeculsllv guarded from Laredo to
Fort RngGo!i and lIidalgo.
Capt. Dcoi's troops Of the third cavalry are
alert seeking information. and il hard work
vii accomplish anything the bandits will soon
be run down.
cen. Wheaton i'll his annual report recon-
meuLcd that cavalry be sent here. and, a. a con-
sequence. The three troops u the seventh cav
siry were ordered to the field. II the troubles
are prolonged Il is very probable that addi-
tlOual troops will be sent him.