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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Potash Fertilizers for Sugar Bets
In several foreign experiments with
the culture of sugar beets noted by the
department of agriculture. it was found
that whereas heterogeneous fertilizers in
creased the yield of beets per acre,
they also decreased the sugar content
and purity of the juice, but that the
application of potash and phosphoric
acid fertilizers improved the quality Of
the beets. The greatest increase in
sugar was due to potash fertilizing.
Beets grown from large seeds gave bet
ter yields and were richer in sugar
than those grown from small seeds. 1t
was concluded that fourteen inches was
a good depth for plowing.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Self-love is more commendable at
times than self-forgetfulness.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Bisulphate of Carbon and Tree-Root Lico
At recent meeting of the Ohio
State Horticultural Society, Prof.
Webster stated that he had expert
mented with bisulphate of carbon to;
exterminate lice on the roots of trees.
Invariably when he applied sufficient
bisulphate of carbon to kill the lice the
tree also died. The professor remarked
that the ants burrow down along the
trunks Of the trees, then follow the
larger roots until they arrive at the
soft and tender rootlets and there de-
post the lice.
In regard to fumigation Prof. Web;
ster remarked: Il would rather have
a certificate of fumigation Of nursery
stock than one of inspection" The
professor exhibited a model house for
fumigation. He cautioned the audi,
ence to be very careful on account Of
the deadly invisible gas employed. The!
hydrocyanic gas used is formed by,
dropping potassium cyanide into sui,
phuric acid and water. The moment
these two ingredients come in contact
they form an invisible deadly vapor.
The model house that the professor
exhibited was so constructed that the
danger from mixing was avoided.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

No woman would mind getting old
Il every other woman was older.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

The goat is the butt of many poor
Joke.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

one-third of the population Of the
world speaks Chinese.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

The continued use of stimulant fer
tilizers will eventually exhaust the
soil of its natural fertility; hence it
is poor economy to apply them con-
tinuously. 1t has been said that slim
ulant manures "enrich the father but
impoverish the son." This is literally
true as has been demonstrated in the
case of clovers. Clovers will appro-
pirate all the potash and phosphoric
acid which may be liberated to them
by lime or plaster. Continued culti-
walton on these lines has been known
to exhaust the two ingredients men
toned and to make the lands clover
sick.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

The average woman will never be-
lieve man is decetful if he has blue
eyes and high forehead.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

You have doubtless observed that
small men seldom insult large ones.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

Keep the walls of the henhouse
white by repeated whitewashins.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

wANTED-Case of bad health that RIP ANS
will not benefit Send cents to Rpans Chemical
Co.. New York. for 10 samples and 900 testimonials
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21
Remedies for Cut Worms.

At this season of the year cut
worms do more or less damage to
nearly all crops, especially to toma-
toes, cabbages and corn. Whenever
sod or grassy land is left until spring
before being plowed, any crop that
may be planted on such land will be
considerably damaged by cut-worms.
The reason Of this is that the worms
are nearly full-grown in the spring,
yet they need one good meal before
forming into pupae, a short time after
which they come forth as night-fying
moths. The life history of the cut
worm is this: The moths lay their
eggs in grass throughout the summer
eggs hatch into small worms, which
feed upon the grass. The worms cast
off their skins from time to time to
accommodate their increase in size,
and during the cooler weather of win
ter go deeper in the ground, being
dormant for time if the weather is
very cold. Upon the advent of spring
the worms come forth for finishing
touch of growth, and soon from pupae
in the ground just beneath the surface.
Some time after this the moths are
produced, and, after mating, the fe-
males lay the eggs for new brood.
With most species there is but one
brood year. Most farmers are begin
ming to realize the advantages of fall
blowing, and where sod land especial
ly is plowed in the fall it will greatly
lessen the number of cut worms and
other insects on such land the follow
ing spring. A good remedy for killing
out the cut worms in the garden is to
make up a mixture consisting Of
quantity of bran or corn meal moist
ened with water, to which is added
little paris green and little molasses
or sugar to give SweetiSh taste. 1t
is the paris green that kills the worms,
and this should be very thoroughly
mixed with the bran, so that the mix
ture will be uniform. A spoonful Of
this mixture should be placed near the
plants just before night on the day the
plants are set out. The cut worms
work at night and will be killed by
eating of the poisoned mixture. 1t is
much better, however, to place the
mixture about in various parts Of the
field few days before planting, as it
will then kill off the worms before any
damage is done to the new plants
H. E. Weed, Mississippi Station.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

NlI~> RkV CASH each week e7KRK louisiana Ne
WCEAb iiyou sell Stark n ssFDV UotkpS[t, IIs
TREES. Outfit absolutely free. SAHlLkl Daus,il:. ny
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-07-21

ssFd ssa, T a:6 ThompsOn's Eye Wafer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
STRUGGLE WITH MAD DOG.
Miss McAteer Chokes an Animal Un
til It Is Powerless to Do Harm.

Pittsburg, Dec. IA mad dog ter
rorized citizens on the streets Of WIKI
insburg and had things all his own
way until Miss Myrtle McAteCr the
well known tennis player, ard cham
pion in the women's double Of the
United States, grasped it by the
throat and held the struggling. mad
dened creature until aid came to her.
The dog was coming up the street
and everyone was making way for 1t
as Miss McAteer came out OF the gate
at her home. Instead Of attempting to
shun it, she suddenly ciutched 1t by
the throat and Chosed the rabld
animal. She held the dog In this man
ner until the conductor of a passing
street car came up, and he, instead OF
doing any material good only mad
dened it more by kicking it.
Finally she became so exhausted
that she lOosened her grip, but the
dog was SO weak there was little dan
ger of his doing harm, at least until
he revived. lie was killed later.
Without waiting for any one to aid
her, she went on to the store. which
was her destination, and attended to
her shopping. Her dress was badly
torn in the struggle with the desper-
ate animal, whose bite meant death,
but she was not injured in any way
and suffered no bruises or shock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
method of dispersion of hail.

Let me quote an instance just COM
municated to me- In various districts
Of MonieTrato, in the Alta Italia, a
violent thunder storm, accompanied by
hail, was devastating a series of up
land farms at Trino Vercelles, Canine,
POntestura, and Quartz. The storm
was signaled to the people of San
GiOrgio Monferrato as terrible" so
they lost no time in nrenaring to give
1t warm reception" They had quite
a park of artillery prepared, the can
non, as described by Signor OttaVi,
being in great force. On came III"
storm cloud, and out flashed the vol
leys in rapid succession, ill, after two
hours bOmbardment, the cloud reveal
ed to the eye witnesses u large rent,
through which the blue sky was Vis-
ible. II thereafter drfted away, leay-
ing the coolies apertos" topen hills), of
which, according to Virgil, "Bacchus"
che grapevlne) Is so enamored in fun
possession of all their menaced riches
and smiling at the destruction they
had escaped. Not a hailstone fell, but
from the ragged edges of the retreat
ing cloud there dropped gentle and
not unwelcome dew, hardly amount
ing TO rain, The vine dressers, turned
artillery men for the nonce, find the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08

every want, washes it's face, kisses 1t
at appropriate intervals and at all
times keeps it Immediately free of
dirt.
At night the mother monkey takes
her feline child and puts it carefully
to sleep in a dry good box, never fail.
ing TO cover the kitten with a piece of
blanket.
A few days ago Miss Jocko un-
hooked her chain and sought refuge
from the crowd by climbing to the top
of a porch, never for a moment letting
go Of her baby. She folded the little
one in her right arm, squeezing it un-
Ill it mewed, then scampered up a post
to place Of safety, from which Mr..
Cohn finally dislodged her. To effect
this result he was obliged to climb to
the second story, open a window and
step out upon the porch. Miss Jocko
quickly folded the baby in her arms
and descended,
Miss Jocko has been a resident Of
Juneau for less than year. She is a
South American monkey and appar-
entity is thriving in her adopted home
north of the fifty-cighth parallel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
CHARGED WITH EMBEzzLEMENT
B. S. Ketchem Arrested by Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen.

George F.. Thomas. Of S24 Four
teenth street, went before Alderman
Kasson on December and represent
ing the Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men swOre out warrant for the al
rest of B. S. Ketchem.
He charged the latter with the em-
hezzlement of funds amounting TO
Sl6205. Ketchem lives on Academy
street and is the treasurer or financial
secretary Of the Brotherhood of Rail
road Trainmen. Thomas claimed that
Ketchem, acting in his official capacity
made collections amounting to the sum
specified i'm the warrant.
These funds, he appropriated, it is
alleged, to his own uses, and hence the
warrant. Ketchem was arrested yes
terday and had his hearing before AL
derman Myron Kasson, the outcome Of
which was the putting him under $500
bail. He found a bondsman in the per-
son of Abraham Polhamus, of Lincoln
Heights.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
HAILsToRMs AND ARTILLERY.
Some Successful Experiments Made
Quite Recently in Italy.

From the lancet.
In London some twenty-five yeA-s
ago a fog of almost unprecedented
duration and density infl ted such
damage, notably on a great catJlo show
held at IslingtOn, that it was serious
ly proposed on future yiSitatioEs of
the kind to clear the air by artillery,
cych at the cost (as then estimated)
of 100000. The proposal, transferred
to italy and applied 10 her hallstorms,
has quite lately been emerge ricailv
carried out mainly on the lines recon-
mended ana Practiced in Styria by Sig
nor Stiger At Turin, a member Of
parliament largely interested i'm agri-
culture, Signor Ottavi, has shown that
the mortar used IN Styria, and still
more the ginger cannon" also in use
there, may be constructed In any we'll
appointed Italian foundry--so simple
are they in construction and operation.
The mortar, for example, with a charge
of from so TO 100 grams of gunpowder.
rammed in not very tightly, and
plugged at the mouth with stopper
of seasoned wood, can, when fired off
in repeated volleys, keep a hailcloud
at bay, and even break II up and dis
perse II. Throughout Italy, but more
particularly I'm the more robust,
wealthier, more enterprising north, one
reads Of experiments tried with the
most gratifying results in this new
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
MONKEY ADOPTS A KITTEN.
Miss Jocko the Wonder of Sightseers
at Juneau, Alaska.

From the Chicago Tribune.
One OF the most unique sights Of
Juneau, Alaska, and a source of never
failing interest to tourists who visit
that place, in the tender care of Miss
Jocko, said to be the only monkey i'm
Alaska, for little founding kitten.
Miss Jocko belongs to Terry Cohn,
who a short time ago placed a kitten
in charge of the monkey. She at once
literally took the founding to her
breast and cared for it with all the
sympathy and tenderness peculiar to
the quadramana. When strangers
came near Miss Jocko showed her dis
pleasure by continuous chattering, and
her anxiety was betrayed by the nerv-
Gus way in which she folded her charge
IN her arms. The only time she would
consent to- releasing the kitty was
when her master set out saucer Of
milk for II.
The cat got on famously and became
large and fat, but one unlucky day
some one stole 1t, Miss Jocko was dis
consulate beyond words and refused to
be comforted until about the middle
of last month, when a little girl pre-
sented her with tiny kitten.
Previously the monkey had rejected
other kittens, after losing her first
ward, but this one she took to her
heart. Carefully she looks after its
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
C.oap Excursion to Washington,
D. c,

The Masonic lodges of the United
States will commemorate the one hun
dredth anniversary of the death OF
George Washington at Alexandria, Va
opposite Washington, Dec. I3 to 10.
For the accommodation OF those who
desire TO attend this ceremony the
Lackawanna railroad will selI-tloIsets
from this statieFftto Washin gton At q
rate Of enc and one third fare. for the
roundrtrip. these tickets will be sold
Dee II and 49, Persons holding them
will be required to make a continuous
journey in each direction. The returu
iourey must pc begun leaving Wash
ington not later than Dec. IS. For
further particulars apply to local agent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
AN ALASKAN RAILWAY.
Will Run Through Canada to Chill
koot Pass,

Montreal, Dec. THE Canada Ga
Zette announces the application for in
corporation of the Alaska and North
western Railroad company to con-
struct and operate a railway from n
point at or near Pyramid Harbor, on
Lynn canal, or from a point on or near
the international boundary between
Canada and the United States, in the
vicinity or Lynn canal, thence through
the Chilkoot pass, and thence by way
of the Dalton trail to a point at or near
Fort Selkirk, on the Yukon river in the
northwest territories; also to build and
operate tramways, and for other pur-
poses related.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN
Will Be Erected in Philadelphia by
Peter Widener

Philadelphia. Dec. Peter A. B.
Widener, the Millionaire traction mag
nate Of this city, today announced that
he has purchased forty-siX acres of
land at Logan. a suburb OfIs Philadel-
phia, on which he intends to erect and
endow Il home and school for crippled
children at q cost of 50 000, 900. The
announcement was made in letter
from Mr.. Widener to Mayor Ash
bridge. Mr. Widener states that the
object of the institution will be the
care of helpless children.
The home is to be placed where they
can receive such medical and surgical
attention as will cure or allay their
deformities, and where they can re-
ceive, not only q general education,
but an education and instruction In
such industrial lines as will assist
them toward self support.
The institution will be known as the
Widener industrial home for crippled
children
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Working for the Convention.

Philadelphia, Dec. 7.-Common council
today voted unanimously to support the
movement TO bring the Republican ma
tional convention to this city next year,
and appointed a joint committee OF twen-
~ members TO cooperate with outside
organizations in the work, 1t is expected
that councils will appropriate $4,000 or
$4,000 towards the fund Of Sl0O, 900, which
is being raised
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
DWYER DROPPED DEAD.
Divine Healer's Deliverance Looked
Like a Miracle.

Minneapolis, Dec. IA special TO the
Times from Butte, Montana. saws.
Prof. Malachy Dwyer, during a heated
religious discussion with j. $. Charlie
bois, the divine healer, attempted to
strike the latter. Charlebois called on
God to protect him, and Dwyer dropped
dead.
The coroners inquest this evening de-
veloped the fact that death was due to
heart failure, produced by excitement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
PELoZT WILL BE RETURNED.
Papers to Secure Delivery of Man to
Pennsylvania Authorities.

Washington, Dec. THE state de-
partment today forwarded to the au-
thorities of Pennsylvania at Harris
burg the papers to secure the delivery
to the Pennsylvania officer of Angelo
PeloZi, the alleged murderer of An
tonic Spinello, in Lackawanna coun-
ty. The latter is held prisoner by the
Italian authorities at Naples pending
the arrival of these papers
The state department has forwarded
to the governor of Illinois papers to
secure to extradition to the United
States of Michael ]. Sampson, who is
now held under detention in Upper
airy, Ireland, on a charge of embAz-
zling public moneys while auditor of
the water works department of Chi
CagO.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
D. & H. Expenditures.

Albany, N. y, Dec. Five million dol
lare are to be expended by the Delaware
and Hudson Railroad company I'm the
replenishing Of its rolling stock. Orders
have been placed for forty-two locomo-
uVes OF the latest tyre, at a cost Of
100000 and 1900 freight cars at cost of
A,OOO,OOO The latest Of these orders was
given yesterday for 1000 freight cars TO
the American Car and Foundry company,
the principal offices Of which are in New
York city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
BASE BALL DEAL.
May Be Effected Between Louisville
and Pittsburg.

Chicago, Dec. 7.--President Barney
Dreyfus and Secretary Harry Pulliam,
of the Louisville base ball club, today
called on President Hart, of the Chi
cago team, and made an offer to sell
the Louisville club to Chicago. Presi-
dent Hart refused TO pay the sum
asked but made the visitors an offer.
The meeting was secret and neither
side was willing to say what We're the
hgures named by either side.
The Louisville men left for Pitts
burg. where the negotiations will be
resumed for sort of a deal between
Louisville and Pittsburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
RUSSIA AND THE MESSAGE.
st. Petersburg Newspaper Says 1t
Contradicts Mr.. Chamberlain.

st. Petersburg, Dec. THE Novoe-
Nremya, commenting on President Nc
kinley's message to congress, says:
THE statement that the United
States declines all alliances serves as
a reply to Mr.. Chamberlain. Great
Britain's feelings of kinship with the
United states will last as long as it is
to the advantage of England. The
present feeling of kinship is one Of the
most singular episodes in contemporary
history"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
PAN-AMERICAN EXHIBITION,
Massachusetts, Board of Managers to
Meet Today,

Buffalo, Dec. 7.-Colonel John r.
Weber, commissioner general of the
Pan-American exhibition, left for Bos-
ton last night TO attend a meeting Of
the Massachusetts board of Pan
American managers today.
Proposals for the excavating of the
general water system of the exposition
have been opened by Director Carlton.
of the department of works, and un-
der the lowest bid within the time limi.
specified therein the work is to be fin
ished by March l.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
THE ExTRADITIoN OF MOORE.
Chilli Allows Forty Days for United
States to Prove His Identity.

Santiago de Chill, Dec. 7, via Gal
weston, Textile supreme court has
confirmed the decision of lower court
allowing the United States forty days
the time expiring December 25, in
which to present documents to prove
the identity and guilt of Frederick II.
Moore, arrested here on the charge of
embezzling $4,000 from the National
Bank Of Commerce of Boston, Mass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Allen Will Manage Cincinnati

Indianapolis, Dec. Bob Allen today
signed contract with John r. Brush.
owner OF the Cincinnati base ball club,
10 manage that team for next season.
Allen was short stop for Philadelphia
prior TO 1897 He has managed the In
dlanapolls team for the past two seasons
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
The Hypocrite.

She-GeorFe is that one OF those cigars
gave you on your birthday?
IIc-No; I'm saving those for my
friends,
She-You dear self-sacrifcing, unsclhsh
man.-Ohio State Journal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Palmer Is Not Out for Brvan.

Detroit, Dec. IA Tribune special
from Howell, Mich, says: Hon. John
NJ. Palmer. the head Of the sound money
Democrats, positively denies an alleged
interview asserting that he had come out
In favor OF William J. Bryan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Pennsylvania Pensions.

Washington, Dec. I--Increase. John Bo-
naly Scranton, So to $40. Original wild
ows' etc, minors of George Krcck IA
zleton $l2.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
SCENES AT OPENING
OF 56TH CONGRESS
PEN PIoTu LES OF WELL KNOWN
MEMBERS.

Pennsylvania Did Not Get the Speak
ership but Had Everything Else
Her Own Wsy--Mr. Connell Fortu-
nate in Selection of Seats-Appear-
ance of Mr.. Grow-Republican Re-
sponsibility.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08

practice more amusing and less costly
than insurance. OF the two Charges"
they prefer that Of the Ginger cam
non "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Outing flannel
skirt patterns

Extraordinary offer for Friday of
five hundred good quality outing
flannel patterns, with crochet edge,
never sold for less than 75c in any
store in the United States. This is
an extraordinary bargain at 1Cc
a special Friday PRICE. lOk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Friday sale Of
WOmen'S gloves

Women's gloves-5oo pair
OF fine quality lambs skin
gloves, with two patent clasps,
in all shades of tan, brown,
pearl, black and white, with
guSsetted fingers, a glove that
will ordinarily cost you 10
$I.25. Here on Friday /OC
Children's gIoves-Fur top
and fleece lined gloves for
boys, girls and misses.
soc kind on Friday, SOC.
75c kind on Friday, soc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08

Yard wide unbleached mus
lin,5c grade. Special on
Friday for two hours. sc
One lot of bleached muslin,
slightly soiled, regular price
SC. Special on Friday -
for two hours. s...".... DC
25 pieces pure linen crash,
Sc grade. Special on
Friday for two hours. &C
One lot OF 2o-inch crash, in
bleached and unbleached,
standard retail price 10 cents.
Special on Friday for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Fridays great pehOliday bargains at sacrifice prices
Cut price on
fancy ribbons

Special sale of all silk rib
bon, in both satin and fancy,
in the following numbers
-, 40, 90 and SO, real -
value 2oc. Special. lac
One lot of all silk satin rib
bon, No. 40, in black only,
real value 29c. Friday
only ............. kSC
Special sale of all silk satin
and gros-grain ribbons in all
shades as follows! No. 7. &c;
No. 9, &c; No. II, Ioc: No.
10, I2Hc.
Forty-five pieces of No. 50
all silk talieta ribbon, in black
and colors, 23c grade.
Special on Friday. lOC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08

speechmaking, but Mr.. Grow seems to
be alone in the perception and appre.
citation of the fact.