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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
BUSY WITH VACCINATION.
Only Those Not Inoeulated Have Taken
Smallpox IT Newport News.

opt-llI % Ilt FQet
Newport News. Va, March 1.-The
Board OF Health has been making an in
Yestigati0n into the smallpox matter here
with interesting results. Ii has been
found that Of the entire number Of
smallpox patients who have been sent TO
the city pesthouse only two were vac
cInated. On these two persons the vac
cination failed to take The Board Of
Health reports that The situation here is
improving all the time. Up 10 = O'Clock
to-day no cases were removed 10 the pest
house and only one had been reported
Yesterday there were two cases.
The shipyard physicians were busily
engaged in vScc!nating the workmen en-
ployed in the yard to-day.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
BY WATER POWER.
Potomac River Power Company Seeking
Land Near Chain Bridge.

Fairfax Court House. Va, March O.
TIE County Court to-day heard the mo-
lion of the Potomac River Power COM
Iuy TO appoint commissioners TO CON
..uu The NaHderWrtheT land near Chalh
IE.-gr. au the Potomac line, partly In TINS
s-- partly in Alexandria County, so lar
o. OBJ, same will be needed for the COM
I..5 purposes The company designs 10
c.m the river near Little Falls and estao-
L.. d plant go generate electric power
--r Na.a-gWcther dryisees resisted the
I'.o. on various grounds. but the court
...0....1 tA. commissioners. The COM
lf.s Mas represented by Moore * Keith,
O. ...- place. and ID. : Mackall, Of Wash
--. OIL THE drvisees were represented b.
&. Wei and 4. y. Armstrong OF Alex
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
PATSY WARD. AGED 1O7.
Though Bent with Years, She Still Has
Clear Mind.
Special to The Pest.

NptCIaI 70 TIC FVst
Luray, Va, March 6.-Patsy Ward, be-
yCnd doubt the oldest person in the Val
ley of Virginia, possibly in the State
having been born February %, 1872, on a
farm two miles east of Luray, celebrated
her 10th birthday on the 18th of last
month. at her home near Oak Hill, this
county. She lives with one of her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. William Wood, who is seventy
seven years of age. and whose husband,
long since dead. was soldier in the war
OF 1872.
The old woman is bent with years
though her mind is exceedingly clear. She
says she remembers when the main street
Of Luray. a very old town. was nothing
but a mere pig path" People for many
miles gather TO hear the Old womans his
tory of this valley. which is very inter
est ting.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Rev. DIR. Garrison Accepts His Post.

sptcIaI % Ils FJsL
Woodstock, Va, March 5.-Rev. J. 6.
Garrison. pastor Of the Reformed Church
OF Edinburg, who was recently elected
President Of Massanutten Academy, which
viii be located in Woodstock, has an
nOunceG that he will accept the Presi-
dency. Rev. Mr.. Garrison viii locate here
in the early summer. and work will be be-
gun on the buildings, so as TO have them
ready for the next session The work Of
soliciting stock 10 the academy under the
direction OF Rev. j. Z. SLOncsifer. OF Win
chester, Is progressing IN a satisfactory
manner.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Wise-YOung Contest.

spec ~ r he POST
Norfolk. Va. March 2-Dr Wise. who g.
eontesting Mr. " A Youngs seat in
Congress. has nO,'ied the latter that he
will not be able 10 complete the taking OF
MS testimony In the time prescribed b.
law. owing. he SAYS. 10 the recent bad
weather but ne pITpohes continuing the
taking o. evidence and wants 70 come %
an agreement with NJ YCuGg upon tbs
pint NJ Young Ntl not Weld
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Souvenir for Bandmaster Zimmerman,
Sre~ial n. IN. Poet

Annapolis, Nd, March 6-Naval Cadet
Ellis. Of the second class. on behalf OF Inc
graduates, class Of 80, to-day presented
Prof Charles 4. Zimmerman. leader OF
the Naval Academy Band, with a SOU
venir consisting of a golden shell. with .
pin attached, from which is suspended
a medal Of exquisite design. The Orna-
mCnt is beautifully carved. On the front
are the letters ~. ) y. A." and on the
reverse is presented 10 Baudmaster
Charles 4. Zimmerman by the Class Of
ia
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Frederieksbgrg's Bail Team.

Special % Tie FCst-
Fredericksburg. Va, Merch 2.-Fred-
ericksburs viii have this season cne Of
The strongest faseDall teams IN the State
Mr.. ". A. Ma jdOX. a. enIerprising GILL
zen, has takea the management Of the
club. and the fine players. Stidham and
Manner, OF Maryland. have b-en engaged
for the season. a schedule Of match
games has already Eeen arranged 10 Sc
played on the Athletic grounds here With
the following clubs. Lafayette College.
Yale University, ROarOke College, HsrV-
srd University. Episcopal High School.
leRe
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Dea'h of Mime. Bertha RuhI.
Special to The Post.


Charlestown, w Va. March MADAME
Bertha Ruhl, relict Of the late Peter Ruhl,
died at her residence in this city this
morning Of cancer, aged hfty-nlne years.
Madame RChl was a music instructor OF
prominence, having had charge of that
branch in many colleges of the country.
She was born IN Frankfort-On-the-M Main.
Germany. and came to America in her
youth. Children surviving her are George
L, of Cumberland, Nd; Peter A.. OF
Gainesville, Fla; G. William. OF Charles
town: Mrs. James Close. OF PhOsphoria.
Fla, and Miss Bertha, OF this city
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
TRAINS DELAYED By FLOODS.
First Mail In Forty eight Hours Reaches
Lexington.

speCllI % The Post.
Lexington, Va, March 1.-THE first mail
since Saturday night arrived in Lexington
tonight Trains over the Valley Branch
of the Baltimore and Ohio were delayed
by slide at Gingerbread, five miles
from here, the deeIest cut on this end
of the division. The Chesapeake and
Ohio trains were delayed by high water.
The railroad trestle across North River
at East Lexington was damaged by the
strong current undermining the supports.
Mayor Thomas Z. McCookle, who was
paralyzed several weeks ago, continues
TO grow worse, and his death is expected
at any time.
Mrs. Elizabeth Poague, widow of James
Barclay Poague, died this morning at the
age of about eighty years.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
WILL CLOSE UP ThEATeRS.
Proposed Tax on Them Accusing Protest
from North Carolina Managers.

Charlotte, y. c.. March 5.-TheatricaI
managers and the people in the larger
towns are protesting against the propos-
ed graduated tax on theaters, which will
practically close every theater in North
Carolina. The State ana county tax in
towns Of l0.Oo1 and over will amount 10
500, besides the municipal tax. Circuses
are taxed 500 performance, and so for
each side show, which will exclude them
from the State. The bill has passed the
House and will probably pass the senate
Tomorrow.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Funeral of Michael G.ennan.

SPECIAL q Tic FUsi.
Norfolk. Va, March 5.-The funeral OF
Hon. Michael Glennan. late editor OF the
NiTgini2n-Pilot, OF this place. took place
to-day from S.. Aary's Church. Despite
the hardest rain Of the season, nearly
two Thousand people attended. Delega-
lions from the Business Mems AssOcla-
lion. Pickett Buchanan Camp Confeder-
ate Veterans, and other organizations
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Death of Mrs. Mary 4. Dutton.


CharlestoWn. w. Va. March 3.-Mrs.
Mary Frances Dutton died at her .es!-
dence in this city this morning Of old age
and general debility. having been paral-
yZed several times previous TO death, she
being about seVenty-iive years Of age.
Her late husband, Rev. DR.. Warren l..
DuttOn, was pastor Of the Presbyterian
Church In this city for twenty-five years,
having had a charge previously at liar
pers Ferry, where Mrs. DuttOn held her
membership az the time Of der death
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Marriage At Winchester.

syssizl % Tha Pot
winchester. Va. FEB. H.-Dr T. Clay
ton williams. one Of Winchester most
prominent physicians, and Miss Lila
Baker. the accomplished daughter Of Mrs
EgimOula Baker, were married - me
Esv. Dr. Grammer. Of Christ Church, 80
O'Clock this evening The event Bas the
roclal surprise o. ne season fns happy
couple left on tie evening train for me
North. where they Will spend thelr honey
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Sunday Wedding at Roanoke.

Roanoke, Va, March 5.-To-night, az
Temple Emmanuel. the Jewish synagogus,
a fashionable wedding was celebrated. l.
NJ. Kohen. Ct Marion. va. was married
10 Miss Lille COhu, daughter OF l. C6hn,
OF this city. DR.. s 1yOr. OF Petersburg.
performed the cersmuny. which was an
orthodox affair. r KOhen- brother OF the
groom. was best man. and Mr.. Cohn gave
tae bride away. After the ceremony a re-
ception was held al the brides home. The
couple left on the late train for u North
eFn bridal trip.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
TF4E MIRCINIRS AND CRROLINKS.

eide by Jumping In Narrow Passage Creek
this morning shortly before O'Clock The
stream was very high on account Of recent
rain, and her body was carried half a mile
down the stream, where IL was recovered.
For the past twenty-five years her mind
had been impaired. Twice she had at
tempted her life. and she had been in the
insane hospital at stanton twice
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Mrs. Isabella Coleman Dead.

Charlottesville, Va, March 5.-A tele-
gram received here announces the death
al II PasO, Tex, OF Mrs. Isabella Cole
man, mother Of Mrs. ". II. SeamOn.
Mrs. Coleman was d daughter Of the late
Judge Alexander Eiyes. OF this county,
and a sister OF HE late Mrs. Scneie De
We're. Of the university. She l. survived
b. only TWO members Of her fathers fam
Ny-Ar. r. W. Riyes and Mrs. Skinker.
Of ST. Louis, No.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
c. p. HUNTINGToN's PURCHASE.
Five Squares Bought Near His Shipyard
in Newport News.
Special to The Post.

Newport News, Va. March Gone re-
suit Of Mr. Coils P Huntilgton's recent
visit % This city became apparent to-day
in = deed which was recorded, transfer
ring lgI lots from the Old Dominion Land
Company 10 him. The consideration
named in the deed is '&5 and other and
good valuable c0nsidera tions. in hand
paid. the receipt Of which is hereby ac-
kuowledged." The tax on the deed is $40
watch - proof that the other good and
valuable considerations" amount 10 49,
eco. The lots transferred are situated i'm
mediately in front OF the shipyard and
comprise nearly nVe squares.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
sane Man Hangs Himself.

..''.".A. Va. March SAMUEL Judkins,
'...- M4A or impaired mind. strangled
.y death a. the home Of his
..,.. George ". Judkips, lie tied
about las neck and hung himself 10
' i'.- Tie was about twenty-one
.' as", and Was awaiting admission
Eastern state Hospital for the In
A jury Of inquest decided that
--- -...-l rom straMEulaIlun.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Suit Against Railroad Company.

Special % Tie Pcs.
Lynchburg, Va, March 2--SaIt has been
Instituted against the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad Company for 5000 BY X. =.
Arnistead. a colored lawyer Of this city.
The complainant alleges that he was ioTci-
bly, elected from the iadiss' waiiins-room
at Rusbgrg, Campbell County, while walt
Ing for a train, and that several waite
LAWYER who were present al tie time
we're allowed 70 remain.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07

known as the beating mill. The fire de-
partmsnt from this city was sent for and
dispatched TO the scene Of the FIRE. and
prevented the entire destruction OF the
mills. The loss viii probably be S.90
covered by insurance. The FIRE resulted
from an ignited piece OF tow used for a
light while the machinery was being re-
paired.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Mos, H4,. ve.,,baie. en- Their Cars.

Special - fAs Pet
Baltimore. I'D. March s.-The City
Council passed an ordinance Tonight re-
qulrlug the street railway companies 70
place yestibgles in trent and rear plat
conductors and TnotOTmsn. TIE Ordi-
NANCE MAS ctzmplonsd ~ syefy news
PAPER and bitterly tGasal ~ he eoTSo-
atiOla-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Attorney General Griggs Gees Hunting.


Norfolk, Va. March 5.-Attorney Cen
eral John W Griggs arrived here from
Washington this morning He was met
By a committee OF local members OF the
Ragged Island Cunning Club. OF which ne
is a member He remained IN Norfolk
only Z shcrt while befose leaving for the
club grounds. where he sill spend week
shooting Wild ducks.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
snowslide sn New River Road.

special 10 ne foSL
East Radford, Va. March "a big
slide occurred to-day on the New River
RoaC, near Lurichs- There are no trains
to-day, and 80 men are clearing the
track. \ heavy snow has been falling
here for the past six hours, and 1t looks
IS IL a big fan will be recorded.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Arne,st.d shore espt.l..

= -elei - re Ft-
Seag0rt News. Va. March The cHes-
apeske and Ohio steamship fappahsr-
mock BE- ~ port Nith a neH master. capt
). 4. FGsle her former master. capt j.
n. G. Berg. coming over from Liverpool a.
q pzaseaeey, lie has been aDD)intfa 20
Inc resconslbir position o. zhOfc apiain
- th~ fhesafseaks and Oaio ships a. this
Dsrt. wee Capt Saith, ~hO recently vent
10 BALTIMORE.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
aInrTied AT sIaIlassas.

Special - The Post
Manassas. Va. March Mrs. Ella Weir
and Mr.. =. T. Chapman were married
this morning At I45 IN the Grace Ep!s-
copal Church at this place after which
The left on the 1870 treln Tor Atlanta.
Upon their return they viii make Manes-
sas their home
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07

ssseizi - Tns Pot
Petersburg. Va. March s-Judge y. 4.
Hancock, Of the Circuit court Of Chester
field County. to-day granted charter 20
the Quinn Cotton Manufacturing Com
pauy. The capital stock - not O. ~ Tess
than 70 %, nor more than E9,s19. This
company u 20 operate the Ssi!t Cre~k
Cotton Mills IN Chesterfield County. near
Petersburg
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Con, saay.

Charleston. y. Va. March 2,-Ths Ka-
azs.ha Transportation Company. q HIS
city. has been Incorporated here Win an
authorized capitalization o. u.s9fs9 IN
company proposes 20 90 general iTans-
uoFtatisn business Ia the K4nzsha Val
len. s..a - 1ug aa2 $50 n4..lssss.s
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
po.t-eniee Robbery ., calpepsr.

Special e TIE Post
Culpeper. Va. March 2.-Ths dispatch
from Richmond published in The Post 0,
this cate. stating that the post-o1tice al
Culpeper had Eeen broken into and rob
led of sl15 In cash ana stamps, Is vita
ngf fouuaatiCu
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07

.'t'f- A-o-rg. Va, March 2-Robert
.--' "' Washington. who is visiting his
'' j.. - Lee, in Stafford County,
7 "a. arbone broken ana right shout
tC.-s. - '''' "'0A - Z"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
SEVERE SPRING STORM
Virginia a Sufferer by Wind,
Rain, and Floods.
R,PIp RISE IN THE JAMES RIVER

,.--.b.ruock ard New Rivers Also OSer-
s.u.t,~ Their Banks-several Buildings
ue.froved at Rsdford, and Dwelling
..rack by Lightning at Trsderioksburg-
Ridges Reported Washed Out Along
"a. shenandoah Valley Railroad.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Smallpox at Blackstone.

special 10 re f92-
Petersburg, Va. March 5.-Smallpox has
broken out al Blackstone on the Norfolk
and Western Railroad. Among those sick
with il are Stanley Crow. the agent there
for the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company, also his wife and son.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
p...n..,,,. Appolntrd 10 yirrini..

The following feurth-elass postm4sters
were appointed yesterday in Virginia:
Church Read. James r. Dedm0n. Enon-
Vile. J. 81 Hines Orgalnsgllle. Thomas
A. organ; Wilson's, J. y. u. Rucks.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
small Fire In Paper MILL.

Special 90 The Feat
Charlestown. W Va March IA disas-
treus IRE occurred about midnight last
night al HalltoWn. this county. destroying
a part OF EysteF * sons paper mills,
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
Woman CsmmIts suields b, Drowning.

IT = 10 FJ--
. 3D. .alaiD.k, Va. March 5-Mrs. Ellen
tH-i'z. aged Gfty-elght years wife Of
= ....-.A S"artz, "a farmer living three
@~'es "est " Woodstock. committed sul-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
BEYOND REACH OF LAW
Figgat, a Defaulting Cashier,
Dead in Colorado.
HAD LOOTED BANK OF LEXINGTON

Disappeared Nysieriousiy -Four Years Ago
with sii5,oo0 Of Banks Noney-stook-
holders Lost Everything and Depositors
Good Desl-Wa, Sought Far and Near
Without Result-Lcttsr from Colorado
Tells He Died from Heart Disease.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-07
FUGITIVE RUN DOWN
Inward Rr"wu, Wanted for the Shooting
81 WIS. MoIlIo kempton, In Custody.

81 Wis NollIo kemptOn, In Custody.
s.t... .s Tf. POSI-
!'#H...r. Na, March Edward Brown,
young white man wanted for the shoot
.-- IT,. Mrs MOllir Kempton Saturday
"--. was arrested in North Carolina,
ger Leak yl.'e this morning by a mem
o- 'ar bauviue force sent into that
..a.' Zoo hunt for the fugitive. Brown
'N'' himself up, after the house in which
..' Hrgu staying had been surrounded
0..Ir. 81" returned 10 Ddnville with
.'t.--I.lou papers. and was committed
III. .iIy JAIL Brown claims that the
'-ey..-s Was done In self defense.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

siNty-nine feet the well began to flow
and the pumps thereafter yielded their
oleaginous treasure at the rate of 1000
gallons day until the old Drake we'll
went dry. after giving up through its
crude appliances 1000 barrels OF oil,
worth in the neighborhood of So bar
rel. Nowadays the drill seeks and finds
petroleum hundreds and hundreds of
feet beneath the surface of the earth.
With his imperfect tools 1t is doubtful
If Drake could have reached such
depths as are now considered usual in
the Pennsylvania region. He himself
always clasped to his heart an abiding
belief that the hand of Providence had
led him to the precise spot which he
selected us the one upon which to pros
ecute his derided enterprise.
Drake was u New Yorker, born In
Greenville. Green County, in 1919, and
he was 40 years old when as the Co,
lumbus of the petroleum industry he
made his great discovery. Within the
forty years which have followed the
trade In petroleum has attained proper
.AohS VI winch hol even Tue sdliS ulue
fancy of this pioneer dared to dream.
The fortune-a modest one-he reaped
from his success was swept from him
in his age by the dishonesty and rapa-
city of kener-minded men, and he died,
as has ben said already, victim of Ill
health and poverty. Indeed, his very
name is now almost forgotten, except
in that region his sagaclous mind en-
riched, but none the less is it true that
upon the foundation of his foresight
and earnestness of purpose has been
erected that extraordinary fortune
which promises to become the wonder
of our times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31


In every Presidential election up TO
that of 1896 Republican platforms,
newspaper organs and stump shouters
charged that the opposition was back
ed up by British gold To-day the term
British gold" is never seen in the col
umns of any Republican organ, aud Il
sub-editor who should be so foolish or
unfortunate rs to insert in Republican
paper an editorial similar to those that
were In fashion In 1892 would lose his
Job Instantly. Everybody now knows
that British gold (Which is the property
Of British usurpers, the common people
OF that country never seeing any yell
low money! is to-day firm supporter
Of the Republican party.
Can any Republican deny 1t? Can
anybody name any British banker,
fnancier or moneyed man who would
rejoice to see William ]. Bryan elected?
On the contrary, are not the honrders
Of British gold Interested, pecunlarily.
In the continuance of "the existing gold
standard" and would they not, there
fore, be willing to contribute to fund
designed to pay the cost of defeating
the free silver party In America? Brit
ish gold will unquestionably be spent
for the Republican ticket next year.
And If we allow our elections to be thus
bought we shall be selling ourselves
into slavery to Lombard street.
How many American citizens are
ready to stand up and avow that they
vote the ticket dictated and supported
by British gold?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31


natural accretion would, it appears, ac-
fomplish such result, for no longer
eoes he reckon his annual income by
millions, but by tens of millions, and
so vast are his holdings that 1t Is doubt
full If he could himself compute with
in $50,00O,0O0 of his actual possessions.
And yet the man to whose patient sa-
gacity. unresting energies and perfect
faith in himself and nature this ire
mendous massing of capital was due
the man whose genius was the corner
stone upon which rose the imperial
fabric of Standard Oil and its asso-
ciated tenets-that man died obscurely,
in poverty, stricken with palsy and rent
by broken heart. This was Edward
l.. Drake, who after years of struggle,
of encouragement in his endeavor to
interest capital In his theories of sub
terranean reservoirs of oil In the rug
ged creek country of northwestern
Pennsylvania, at last trlmphed over
doubts, Indifference and sneers and
forty years ago sunk upon an island in
OIL creek, mile below the present city
Of Tltusville, the first producing oil
well, the pioneer in an industry now
encircling the globe.
The drawing illustrating the appear
ance of this quaint derrick and engine
house is a reproduction from a photo
graph taken upon the spot in 1863,
when already "the Drake well' was
Fastening to decay. The bearded and
beaver-hatted figure In the foreground
is that Of Colonel Drake himself
this first producing well should have
Struck oil" Mt less depth than 1t has
since been found by any other well of
whose drilling there is record At
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Seed Gcrm,nat,on

II all the grass seed usually sown
were to germinate there would be about
1000 plants to the square foot. 1t takes
about $4,000 seeds Of timothy to weigh
an ounce. Careful experiments have
shown that timothy seed covered by
two inches of dirt cannot shoot into
growth. Covered from three-quarters
to an inch only about one-half of the
good seeds will come forth. Red clover
seed cannot get through two inches of
dirt. White clover seed covered IA
inches deep will not come through, and
only about half will grow when cover
ed from one-half to three-quarters of
an inch deep. Alsike clover seed will
not push through ~ inches Of covering.
The above results were obtained by
sowing the seed in finely sifted dark
loan. which was kept moist during the
process of termination. From one
quarter to one-half an inch is the right
depth to cover grass seed.-Hartford
Times.