davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
Hard and Soft Wood.

One who knocks about among
Maine men often hears interesting
points brought up in queer ways.
One Of these presented itself recently
in a transaction which involved the
question: Where is the legal line
TO be drawn between hard and soft
wood2" A very sharp Penobscot
County man made a contract TO de-
liver TO the other party some hun
dreds Of cords Of hard" wood, and
then proceeded TO deliver white birch
and poplar wood TO the required
amount. To this the purchaser, who
expected TO receive either maple,
beech or yellow birch, demurred,
claiming IL was not according TO con-
tract. A high judicial authority is
quoted as ruling that white birch and
poplar are 'hard" wood, because they
bear a leaf, the line being drawn be-
tween the evergreen and l~eaf-bearing
trees. -[Lewiston Journal.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
IRRIGATION AND -aEE CULTURE.

IRRIGATION AND RE CULTURE.
The necessity for tree culture ID
equally imperative with irrigation,
and the arid lands question will never
be satisfactorily settled without the
recognition of this principle in its
solution. America can ill afford I'd
ignore the experience of other Nations
in this respect, and forestry should
receive equal consideration with irri-
CATION.
II has been estimated that within
historic times some seven millions Of
square miles along the shores of the
Mediterranean, once highly fertile,
have been changed into worthless
deserts, and for nearly two Thousand
years the inhabitable portion of the
earth has decreased at the average
rate Of $500 square miles. This has
been produced by the direct agency OF
man, the evil being chiefly due to
river foods caused almost exclusively
by the destruction of land protecting
forests.
1t is right that America should SET
the example of retaining desert
lands, and thus increase the earth'd
capacity for supporting the human
race. Irrigation and tree culture
must 60 hand and hand in this work.
-Colman's Rural World.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
WHITE CUTTINGS.

In the winter time cuttings from
shrubs and small fruits should be
made for early spring planting. In
this way trees and shrubs can be
greatly increased in numbers, and
new, large orchards can be given an
early start without any expense other
than the labor required to make the
cuttings and plant them Currsnts,
gooseherries and ornamental shrubs
should be grown upon nearly all farms.
The vsfioIs methods adopted by
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

HIGHEST RoPrr IN HIGHEST
Ten COW were fed a ration Begin
ming with eight pounds of grain and
twelve pounds of hay, and gradually
increasing up to as high a nineteen
pounds Of grain and twenty-seven
pounds of hay per day and head, and
then gradually decreasing to the or
iginal amount. Throughout this test
at the Pennsylvsnia Experiment Sta
ton accurate notes were taken of the
amount and cost of the food, the
amount of milk produced by each
animal and it's butter value as determ-
ined by the Babcock test.
Perhaps the most striking lesson Is
the demonstration given of the profit
there is in liberal feeding. The cheap
est ration used cost 49, cents per day
and produced butter valued at 20. D
cents, making a net profit of TT cents
per day per COW. An increase of 20
cents per day per COW in the cost of
this ration made the daily value of the
butter 81 cents, and the net profit 9.3
cents per day, or a difference of 1.6
cents per day per COW in favor Of the
more costly ration. In other words,
the farmer who attempted to econo-
mize by feeding the cheaper ration,
would, with a herd of twenty-five
COWS, ave $217 per year on his feed
bills, but would lose 1897 worth OF
butter that he might have produced
with the more costly ration, so that
bis lll-judged attempt at economy
would result in a net loss Of Sl20.
The cheaper ration, moreover, is
what would ordinarily be considered a
good ration, and the majority of dairy.
men would be likely to feelless, rather
than more, yet the results show con-
clusively that with such cows as these
the more expensive ration was really
the more economical.
A further increase OF the cost OF the
ration, however, to 25.1 cent per day
gave no further increase In the butter
product, and the net profit was thereby
cut down TO 40 GEM per day, or 1.S
cent less than with the cheapest ration
of the three. In other words, the ex.
periments indicate that there is certain
medium ration for each COW which will
give the greatest net profit, and that
any attempt to economic by feeding
less than this will result in n loss,
while, on the other hand, it is possible
10 feed q COW too much as well as too
little. Generally, however, there is
much more danger of feeding too lit
lie than too much. New Englan =.
Homestead.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
YOUNG cAIvIs MUST sE PROTECTED.

YOUNG CALVES MUST BE PRorEcrRD.
The first year of a calls life deter
mines to a great degree it's value as an
animal for profit. If it is permitted
20 run with the cows, steers and
older cattle, where it will be jostled
about aud made to stand back from
the feed until such a time ss it can
get to take up the refuse left after the
stronger have their choice, An IN.
profitable, stunted calf will be the re-
suit. Western Plowman.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

The worlds sugar plantations pro-
duce every year 6.OOO,OOO tons Of
sugar.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

The French army Is three times as
large as IL was In 1870.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

florists to increase the number Other
shrubs and trees are al simple, such
as the soft wood cuttings in the green
house in the winter and lsyering in
the summer, but the hardwood props-
CATION in fall or spring is the method
that should be considered at this time
Of the year. II the cuttings are to be
planted out in the spring they may be
made any time this winter. Where
winters are sewers the planting shouli
never take place until spring, but
where the weather is not very cold it
does not matter much whether the
paintings are made in the fall, winter
or spring. The cuttings that are
gathered In the winter should be tied
in loose bundles, and be set in damp
sand in q frost proof cellar where they
will keep until needed in the spring.
As soon ~ the soil dries out in the
spring they should be planted.
The young shoots Of last season
should be selected for these cuttings,
and they should be cleft from the
main bushes so that they will be about
one foot long. These are nearly all
buried in the spring in deep, rich soil,
leaving only four inches of the tips
above the ground. The soil must be
trampled down firmly around them.
They will begin TO start almost I'M
m~edistely, and n young orchard OF
trees or shrubs will Don prove a great
blessing. Not only fruit bearing trees
will succeed in this way, but nearly
all shade trees. 1t is probably the
easiest way of starting young trees
that can be devised.
Ounce orchards should be started
every few years if a good crop Is ex-
pected annually, and there is no easier,
quicker and surer way than selecting
the cuttings in the winter months,
when there is plenty of time, and then
starting them out early in the spring.
Meanwhile, the land on which they
have been started . be planted the
same as usual for a season or two AZ
terward. American C~ultivator.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

Artificial limbs are usually made of
willow wood on account of its lightness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
Among the Good Templara.

meeting Of Grand Lodge officers was
held Wednesday evening AT the home of the
grand secretary, Jesse c. Sute-, and plans
for procedure in the pending official vista
lions, presented by Grand Templar A. N.
Garfield, were agreed upon. The visitations
will begin with Minnehaha Lodge On the
4th proximo.
The committee from the Anti-Saloon
League who are preparing for the public
welfare of the coming Pythian visitors re-
ported the four ice water tanks promised
by the league as nearly ready to be placed
on the streets.
Rescue Lodge, at IL and q streets south
west, had rcusinS meeting Monday even
ing. Chief Tsmplar Daley presiding. A large
amount of business was transacted, five
candidates were initiated. and in the ad-
dresses made by Grand Chaplain Blackboard
and Past Grand Templar Kalstrom warm
compliments were paid to the presiding Of
ficer, Sergeant Daley. for his courageous eff
forts in behalf Of law and the local public
welfare.
The meeting of Minnehaha Lodge Tuesday
evening wa; largely attended. Chief Temp
lar Hawxhurst presiding ana at the con-
clusior of the business session, in which
preliminary steps were taken for celebrating
the coming twenty-ninth' anniversary of the
lodge, entertaining songs were sung by Mr..
Denison of Columbia Lodge and Mrs. Car
RE Smith, and Instructive literary contribu-
tons made by Grand Templar Garfield
Mrs. Naylor, Mr. McCullom of Persever-
ance. Henry Smith, Lodge Deputy Dins-
more, and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
Fun AND DRILLS.
War Department Guards EnJOying
the Sen Breexes.
danco az No Erani Mar

War Department Guards EnJOying
the Sea Breexes.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
WAR DEPARTMENT GUARDS CAMP,
August "a, 1894.
There was no rife practice by the
War Department Guards this morning, as
Capt Wilson, Lieut.. Fairly and Scrgt Maj.
Watson were surveying the 800 and COO
yard ranges. This work was somewhat
tedious on account of the heat but was
done in as short time as possible. The
company Is now engaged on these ranges
and thus far the scores are very satisfac-
tory.
Quite delegation from among the men,
Der Of the company are on leave of absence,
spending the day at Atlantic City. where
many Of the boys have friends sojourning
for the summer.
Capt. Barker and Sergt. Symons went to
Cape May, aid were In high spirits over
the jolly time they expected to have.
Still another party under the very able
lead ,rship of Corporal Smyth and ex-First
the inlet, where a boat had been engaged
for fishing expedition. The boys remain
Ing In camp can only hope Messrs. Clark
and Smyth and their party will return with
host.
For wonder the command was SHINY
represented at the dance last night. but
those who were there enjoyed a hearty
welcome. The girls were there in force,
and Of course brass buttons did the rest.
The company has about decided to start
home Sunday night, reaching there Monday
morning. though under the provisions of
the order longer stay would be permiss-
able.
Most OF the guardsmen remaining in camp
today took advantage Of the delightful con-
ditfon Of the surf this morning and en-
joyed bath In the breakers OF the great
Atlantic.
odd Glory" is again at the mast and no
mlsplacement Of the ropes and pulley oc-
CURED when she was raised this morning.
as some were inclined to anticipate
Drills on the beach were inaugurated last
evening, and, notwithstanding the hcayi-
ness OF the sand In some places. they will
be continued. The principal reason for this
lies In the fact that the commanding gem
eral CT the Jersey "skeeters'' army keeps
stronger line everywhere than on the
sandy slope of the waters edge.
me command OF the company was turn
ed over to Lieut. Fairly during the drill
yesterday. and Capt Wilson's popular right
hand man showed great skill in handling
the men.
During the march. Acting First seret.
Feaster distinguished himself by the stem
with which he led the campward march.
The men unanim ously agree that the tall
sergeant is a hustler from Hustlersyille"
Mr.. Harper displayed his ability to do
police duty yesterday. SO much SO, indeed.
cruelty unkind as to suggest that he Sc
cure an able-bodied assistant from the out
side to help him twinc the laurels bout his
stately brow. At any rate, the duty was
well done.
Everything is dull around the canvas vii
lage today on account of the few remain
ing at nome, and the boys were for the
most part INDUCING In peaceful maps"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
A JURY DRAWN.
Those Summoned for Criminal Court
No. 4 Next Month.

Those Summoned for Criminal Court
No. L Next Month.
The first branch of the District Supreme
Court to resume work after the summer
recess will be Criminal Court No. 1, Judge
McComas. A jury has been drawn for that
court, returnable the 4th of next month, but
it is understood that the jury will then be
excused until about the middle of the
month, when cases requiring a jury will
be called.
The jurors summoned are Ferdinand G.
Purner. Brightwood and Whitney avenues;
Samuel d. Phillips, 1881 Sd street; William
H. Mckinley, 1910 35th street; Charles A.
McEuen, 1920 F street; James r. Ellis,
stall 9S. Western market; James A. Bates.
14O1 F street; Robert O'Neil, 40 F street
southwest; John l.. McDuell, 1884 9th street;
VIM. O'Donnell, 124S 18th street, Peter j.
Duffey, PIG G street; Robert Wilson, Eb-
btt House; A. E. Powell, 3077 M street;
Aug. L. Perrie 23S eth street southeast;
Jos. r. Freeman, 612 18th street; Henry
H. Jeter, 1918 Duncan place northeast; l..
H. Posey, 1119 14th street; George w.
Thomas, 3416 T street; William p. Carson.
Ivy City; Frederick Mason, 1880 Pierce
place; E. L. Turner. 931 C street; William
Andrews, 51S 9th street southeast; Jas. NJ.
Ford, 600 18th street; Thomas Wheeler,
32O6 M street; Samuel Wetzel, New Cut
road; James F. Crown, 221 10th street south
east. and Clifford Richardson, 1918 Jefferson
place,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
THE GOLDEN CROSS.
Grand Commander Perry's Invftatioa
to Visiting Members.

Meridian Commandery, United Order OF
the Golden Cross. held its regular meeting
lsst evening, Noble Commander n. w. VIII
kerson presiding. Knight Carl r. W. Berg
mann of the good OF the order COMMITTEES
announced that at the next meeting an in
teresting program would be presented
Speeches were made BY Noble Commander
wilkerson and Past Grand Commander
Groot Knights Edward Steer and Jos w.
Charlton Of Goodwill Commandery.
Grand Commander Perry extends a cordiss
invitation to visiting Pythians who are
members of the United Order OF the Golden
Cross to visit the subordinate Communicates
during their stay In the city, and assures
them q hearty and fraternal welcome. The
communicates meet during next week as
follows:
Goodwin. No. q. at Scottish Rite Hall.
No. 1907 G street northwest, on Monday
evening; August %.
National. No. 346 at National G. c. Hall.
No. 62l Louisiana avenue. on Monday even
ing. August "a.
Trinity. No $50. at Golden Cross Hall. No.
3l6 pennsylvania avenue southeast on
Tuesday evening. August IS.
Columbia, No. ST4. at Melford's Hall. cor
ner sth and 1 streets northeast on Tuesday
evening. August Is
ST. Johns. No. II, at Golden Cross Hall,
No. 3l6 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, on
Saturday evening. September 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25

Complete and Attractive Record Of
the Encampment for Fifteen Cents.
The Evening Star will publish during the
week beginning Monday. August "a. graphic
accounts of the doings Of the Knights Of
Pythias. the occurrences in camp. the
parade and review, the competitive drills.
and the proceedings Of the Supreme Lodge
The reports will be complete and deliberately
illustrated. Altogether. file of The Star
for the week will form one of the hand
soonest and most valuable souvenirs Of the
great X r. encamrment OF 1884 that could
possibly be provided. Visiting knights and
others VINO have left friends at home in
terested in the doings here should take note
of this. The Star will be mailed for the
week to any address in the United States or
Canada for fifteen cents. Orders may be
left at The Evening Star Office or at The
Stars booth in the camp grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
THE DRYDEN MANDAMUs.
Judge Cole VIII Give His Decision
Next Monday.

Judge Cole stated to a Star reporter that
he would give his decision in the case OF
Lyttleton I. Dryden against the Secretary
Of the Treasury at 10 o'clock next Monday
morning. The case. as heretofore stated in
The Star, is an application of Mr.. Dryden
for writ of mandamus compelling Secre-
tary Carlisle to re,nstate him to the position
of shipping commissioner of the port of
Baltimore Md. Mr.. Dryden complaine
that he had been removed without cause
simply to make room for the appointment
of a democrat, a course, he contended, con-
trary to law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
A Pleasant Occasion.

Mrs. p. ]. Duffy Of Hyattsville, Md, was
the scene Of much merriment and pleasure
on Wednesday evening, the occasion being
a small party invited to meet their friend,
Miss Emily Dalton Of Washington The
guests were the Misses Emily Dalton, Lola
and Mae Tricou, Corinne Mcfarland, Net
tie Craiger. Edythe Gallant Fannie, Agnes
and Cecilia Duffy and Messrs Grant Ar
mour, Adolph Member. Jack Graham, Louis
Richardson, Howard Moran, Joseph Duffy,
Byrne, Reicklediefer, Ford and Bannon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
THE COURTS.
Equity Court-Judge Cole.


Adriaans agt. Lyons; time to take testi-
mony limited. Slater agt. Pratt; payment
of fund to c. A Brandenberg. solicitor or
dered. Matthews agt. Matthews; commits
sions to take testimony ordered issued
Small agt. New National Brick Company;
auditors report confirmed. Morrison agt
Brent; Lemuel NJ. Beckett made party COM
plainant. Payne agt Payne; decree of d.
vorce amended by adding decree for costs
and counsel fees. Strachan agt MetcaIf:
order of revivor. and final decree canceling
trust and tax deeds Gordon agt Kali: APP
pearance Of absent defendants, and order
Of July 16. 1894 vacated. Gordon agt Cor
don; complainants petition for leave to
amend set for hearing on September IL,
1894.
Circuit Court No. Judge Cole
Armstrong, Gator & Company agt Emil
A. Stiebel: Judgment by default for $500 "a
Geo. j. Johnston agt. VIM. A. Fry; attach
ment quashed on defendants motion and
at plaintiffs cost.
Criminal Court No. 1--Judge Cole
United States agt. Robert d. Rufiin, false
prefer scs; defendant admitted TO bail, bond
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25

Marriage licenses have been granted to
the following: Charles c. Shreve ana
Haude Il. Gilbert. James d. Stead and
George e. Goddin. Paul Basa and Martha
Dyson. Edward Porgee and Hattie Laws.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
Bill In Equity.

John A. Stewart has filed a bill in equity
against e. Lulu McNair and four others,
children OF the late James NJ. McNair, to
correct complainants title to parts of lots
3 and 4, square 7S4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25

Gov. Stone has issued a proclamation re-
questirg the observance Of September as
Labor day in Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25

Fire broke out yesterday mcrning in Red
Mems Hall at Dravosburg. Pa. That build
ing. q saloon and dwelling and four resi-
dences wer1 burned down. Loss, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25

Clarence O'Brien was injured by a cable
car yesterday afternoon at South Capitol
and B streets. He received injuries about
the legs and head. which were dressed by
DR.. Hodges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
CHURCH NOTICES.
PRESBYTERIAN.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Az ST. NV
The co-pastor Rev. Adolos Allen will conduct
In the morning he will preach on the Problem Of
evening there will be a brief sermon on the sub
tect. THE Need Of Decision" Strangers who are
Pyth!as are invited. This is the church for
strangers. II you live in Washington. and your
church is closed Sabbath evening, come and wor-
ship with 1t
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT PREsBYTERIAN!,
Conn ave. \ and 18th SITS; nv, Rev Teunis
the Rev. John ii: freeman Of Rockford. vi; !;
Christian Endeavor Society meeting, at I:15
WEST STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. REV.
W. G; Alexander, ID. pa:tor.-preaching by
Sunday school at $3.50 am. Y.P.s.C.E. at p.m.1
ASSEAIBLY's PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, COR.
9th and l sts NV, Rev Geo o. Little, DID,
passo5m9; 20 an am sabbath school; am;
Decatur, III $50 p.m' meeting OF the f-Ps.C
Thursday, pm, midweek prayer meeting.
cordial welcome to all the services. 1t
NEW YORK AVENUE PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching tomorrow by the Rev. Francis A.
cE s'0 prayer meetins at sss pm An a9e eo ne
daily invited to the services as above. 1t
GuNToN TEMPLE MEMORIAL PREsBYTERIAN
Church, cor. 14th and SITS. NV. Geo. b.
ing at IL o'clock by Prof. Rev) E. X. Rawson
Of this city. sabbath school at $50 am. Meet
ing y MidSeei prayer meeting at p%. Thurs.
day. 1t
SIXTH PKESBYTEItIAN CHURCH. CORNER OF
9Th and .ts: sw.-Preacbing ut II am. by the
Rev. ID. W. Skellenger Of Scranton, Ia. Chris
tian Endeavor meeting at pm. All are cordial
ly invited. 1t
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9TH ST.
Preaching Pre- at II ~ AIM. e tomorrow so%mpnioD of
the Lords Supper at pm; Rev. Jas. NJ. NOurse
VIM TSassaS az n SSth Injecting
All are welcome at these services. 1t
MErROPOI.TrAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9TH
and b SITS: s.e.-Preaching tomorrow at IL am.
First Presbyterian Church, New BEDFORD Mass.
Sabbath school, $50 am. Y.P.sCE.. 7:45 pm.1'
THE EASTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. MD.
ave- and 9Th ST. ne-Rey. Thomas Chalmers
subject, "IiFE's IDEALS; p. MOUNTAIN
AND at a;' REX RAM < %
Will preach Is e1peetsd that GsT cI TDSn,s
Of music and organist. Pastors residence, sos
7th st. ne. 1t
CENTRAL PREsRYTERIAN CHURCH, COR. SD
preaching by Rev. A. P. saunders Of Feeder
icksburg, Va, at II am: and pm. Seats free.
CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY, G ST. NEAR
ion; IL am, morning prayer and sermon; y. m,
evening prayer and sermon Strangers welcome. 1t
ST. THOMAS CHURCH, 18TH AND MADISON
sts near Dupont Circle Service Sunday, IL am.
only, conducted by Rev. q. II. Johnston. D.D.lt
Sr. PAUL'S CHURCH. 23D ST. NEAR WASHING
ton Circle. Rev. Frank NJ. Gibson, Ph.D., as
sistant priest, In charge.-Services at 80 and
IL am, and pm. All seats Free Strangers
cordially invited. 1t
CHURCH OF ASCENSION, COR. MASS. AVE. AND
18th st.-Mornng prayer and sermon at IL O'Clock.
Evening prayer, O'Clock. Wednesday, 10 AIN.
Friday. $50 pm. 1t
ST MICHAEL AND ALI. ANGELS CHURCH.
corner 22d st. ard Virginia ave.-Services, 80,
holy communion. IL, morning prayer and litany.
8, evening prayer (chorap. The rector Rev. Z.
W. Bispham. will personally conduct the services,
with the choir In attendance. au11 sat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The weather for the District Of Columbia and
MISUNDERSTANDING, but without rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25

Were You Satisfied
With your last printing! II not. let US dc
the next. We don't claim TO have reached
perfection. but do use every effort TO please
patrons.
Byron s. Adams, Tfinter,
fy24 312 lIth st. u.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-25

NINTH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH, COR 9TH
and D SITS. ne.-Pastor Edward B. Bagby will
preach at IL am. and pm. Y.P.S.C.E. at Z
pm. Prayer meeting, Wednesday. pm. 1t
VERMONT AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHTRCH.-REv.
+. D. Power will preach ut IL am. and $50 p.
m fPSCE- at 40 I'm. Sunday school, $3.50
Am. Seats free. AL welcome. It,