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The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22

United States be-
gan by capture of
small force of II.
s. troops by Mexi-
cans.
Nay IL - President
Il * announced
that state of war
existe q between
United States and
Mexico.
u n G l5-T r G a I v
signed with Great
Britain settling the
the Oregon bound
ary dispute.
July 6-Com. John d.
Sloat, u. s. N. oc-
cupied Monterey
Cal, and declare d
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22
Jan, i1-Gen. Benjamin = Butler died

e.
Ian. % Judge l.. @.
G. Lamar. soldier.
statesman, iuriEt,
died al Macon, Ga.
Ian. q James q.
y lain q died at
Washington. aged
60.
Feb. 20 Gen. + T.
q. BeHnregard died
at New Orleans,
aged T5.
Feb. % lnman limo
steamers city of
New York and city
OF Paris irana-
fcrred from British
20 American reg
iFtry.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22

=" : - = = . = =
ST o n e was laid
July 1. ls4s.
Feb. Z6--E0ntract la
Dor law passed.
farch 5-PreSident
Arthur approved
act appropriatlng
81 $40, O00 for new
ships for u. s.
navy. This was
the beginning of
the present navy.
Sept. i-Firsf cleo
fric railway line III
America from Bal
tim0re 10 Harpp-
den, Md. distance
2 miles. opened.
net "a Zen Gr0rQa
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22

NNAAiHk AAN w thN IT,
b G ga n in New
ork II lasted
three months and
resulted success
fully Tor the strik-
trS
sept 14-Geneea tfis
bunal warded
United Stat teH
SIS. 500. 600 from
Great Britain.
SnV wNntY Sec
on d siaiential
election. Grant re.
eeiVtd aS6 electoral
and $50. 90 popu-
lar votes Remain
der of electoral
votes divided Rs
fellows n Grntz
Hraxea X 1fhnpaa
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22

armies.
May 4-F q q @ r a !
army, numbering
1870. 600 men, crossed
the Rapidan to at
tack Lee.
May 5-Struggle be-
tween federal and
confederate armies
In the Wilderness
and at Spottsyl-
vania began. In
these battles the
federal army lost
1000 men.
NJ a y Up o 3 / n !
money order sys-
tenn established.
May 10 - Nathaniel
Ha wthorne d ! g d
AZ Plymouth. N. H.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22


of representatives
because of tie in
electoral vote be-
tween himself and
Aaron Burr. the
ter becoming
vice president.
Tune 10-Tripoli de-
clares war a against
United States.
Dec. 7-Pres 5 ! d e n I
Jefferson inaugu-
rated system of
sending writer n
message TO con-
gress. Since this
date no president
has addressed con-
gress orally.
rhe second census
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22

congress for 20
years; ;capital, s35, :
000, 600.
April 27-First pro-
teetive I arfn bill
passed by congress.
July 5-Ice a quarter
of an inch thick
formed in Pennsyi-
vania. New York
and New England
states
Dec. 11-Indfana ad-
m | I I e d to the
union.
Dec.-American COL
oniza tion society
or & a n ! z e d in
Princeton. N. J..
This society found
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22

1901
Feb. le-'Thomas jefferson elected president
f.sf .rof fe nj 4 he house
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22
1879.

March STRIKE Tor an s.hour day. In.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22

May is-Abraham Lincoln nominated for
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22

March 10-Gen. Grant placed in command
q "A
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-12-22

Feb. H-Washlngl0n monument
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-26

FOR SALE
lively new: not alley property; always rented to
frstclass white tenants Price So 800.
Is. Ii. WARNER COMPANY,
my26-3t e16 street NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-26

FOR SALE
Three stone and brick front houses, on quincy
ct. ne; 1sA90; stories; rooms we want
an offer.
B. H. WARNER COMPANY,
my26-3t GIG street NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-26
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

THE wEEMs STEAMBOAT co.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
STEAMER POTOMAC.
On and after Sunday, December "a, 1890, the
Thursday at 4 pm for Baltimore and river land
ings.
Baltimore freight solicited
Accommodations for passengers strictly first class
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents.
Telephone 7i5. de22-12.f
E. S. RANDALLs POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer HARRY RANDALL will leave River
View wharf Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
am landing at Colonial Beach. Chapel Point
and ali wiiaryes far down Lower Machodoc
Returning on Mondays and Wednesdays at PM
aud on Fridays about $50 pm.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. TO GLYMONT, ND,
and intermediate landings.
The steamer ESTELIE RANDALL. daily,
except Sunday, $50 an. Returning about p m.
Passenger accommodations first class. Freight
E. S. RANDALL.
Proprietor and Manager
GEO. O. CARPENTER General Agent, Washington
WM NJ. REARDoN. Agent. Alexandria. se1s-if.2O
STEAMER WAKEFIELD,
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leaves Washington. D. G. 9th st. Ferry Wharf,
Mondays, am. for intermediate landings to Co.
lopial Beach. Bushwood. Rock PIT Colton's, Nom
ini Creek. Abell's. Leonardtown Stones. Howard
and CObrun,'s.
Wednesdays. am, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach, Eastwood. Rock Point Colton's.
Ieonardtown, Abell's. Nomini Creek ooan and
Yeocomico rivers.
Saturday. an. for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach. Bushwood. Rock Point. Coltons,
See schedule in effect August q. 1899.
aule-1stf G. ". RIDLEY. General Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-26
FOR REN1'-HOUSES.
UNFINISHED.

For ENT-UNFURNISHED-
1919 Belmont av Wash $40 9TH me- 1Or&b. p. so
Hts 10r&b. -. $50 90 429 I'd me- 6r&b. Is. so
1I6J Madison 9rSb. 40 90 134S Union sw Orb. 10. 80
HEISkELL. l. McI4ERAN.
my23 tn thSs-tf zoos F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-26

FOR sALE-CONN. AVE. AND COLUMBIA ROAD.
q new and beautiful house; Is rooms. JOHN
SHERMAN. Owner. go 14th 1t. mhS-4u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-26

FOR RENT-1e2s 18TH ST. NV, HANDSOME
modem residence; 10 rooms and bath; new
1Iumiiny Si5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-26
.,
FOR SALE-HOrSES.

FQR SALE-HousE NO. 8o4 sTH ST. Sc: 6
rooms and large store; cellar; water in yard
g 600. House No. 2l5 +th st. Sc; rooms and
bath: modern improvements: furnace heat. 5000.
inquire of owner. CHARLES \. STOCkEFr.
At Book Biniery. 9th and ID sts. NV
mY24- tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-26

FOR RFNT-ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS-l34i
icst: mi; rcni, s465g. Key at i35i
ms ~ COLLINS 4 i,AI1JlS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-26

FOR SALE
House me-, one square from II ST.. cars; 2
stories, 6 rooms and CELLAR Kitchen lst floor;
worth So, 800; will sell for 81. $50; easy terms.
b. II. WARNER COMPANY,
my28-3t Ole street NV.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14

A United States consul recently re-
turned here gives the following ae-
count Of how English is taught in the
French schoois. Jean. You will stand
up" said the master to his brightest
pupil upon the occasion OF the consafs
visit Now conjugate the verb I
have a gold mine" Il have a gold
mine" responded the bright pupil.
with scarcely an accent, Thou has a
gold thine, he has gold hisen. we
have a gold ourn, you have a gold
y0grn, they have a gold theirn."
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
Y,ctnrl. = nr,ll,.r, on.,un..

In the earliest years of her reign
the queen was accustomed to view her
troops mounted on a charger dressed
In military costume. Two months at
ter her accession. mounted on a gray
charger. she wore a trim blue cloth
coat and skirt with a star on the
breast. and a round cap with peak
ornamented with deep gold band,
In reviewing for the first time the
Household troops at Windsor. Later
On the queen was dressed in long
habit with a eutaway jacket and a
large hat ornamented with military
plumes.-Scottish American.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
RIar An Low. and v,,ehcraf..

The ring has figured not only IN
domestic concerns-in affairs Of love
and wftchcraft-but in church and
state. The Greeks Of ancient days
elevated the ring from a mere baubie
20 sentimental distinction. and ever
since that time the ring has assumed
n significance accorded to no other ar
ticle Of personal adornment By them
It was regarded as a type OF eternity
and became the emblem of stability
and affection.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14

Postage Stamps IN Bosks - sale
The first consignment Of postage
stamps ISSUED In books has arrived at
the Chicago postofice. The consIgn-
msnt consisted OF 500 books Of twelve
stamps each. 200 books OF twenty-forI
stamps. and hfty books Of forty-eighi
stamps. These are now on sale at the
postofice. and VIII be distributed al
cnce to tie stations and substations in
the city. The books are small and
convenient for carrying in the pocket
At present the department is issuing
stamps, of the 2-cenI denomination
only. These are sold at an edvancSol
! cent nthe stamp value OF each book
TO cover cost of manufacture. The
Pages are of six stamps each. inter.
leaved with parafined psper TO pre-
vent premature adhesion. Chicago In
ter Ocean.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
smoh. 90 a Tong Round rrIn

During the volcanic eruption in the
Hawaiian islands last summer the
smoke rose to height of between i've
and six miles and then drifted away to
the northeast. At a distance of 600
miles from Hawaii 1t settled upon the
surface of the sea and was then car
ried baek by the northeast wind to
its place Of origin, where 1t arrived a
fortnight after its original departure
and covered the entire group of is
lands with Its heavy pail.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
.,s,,. p.a ri. Think.

~Ah." sighed the long-haired pas
senger. how little We know Of the
future and what it has in store for
Us" That's right" rejoined the man
with the auburn whiskers In the seat
opposite. Little did / think some
thirty years ago, when carved my
initials in the old country school house
that I would some day grow up and
fail to become famous. Chicago
News
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
Railway Aeelaess..

There we're 2,4s1 train accidents In
the United States In 1899. against 2,22s
in 1888. The killed numbered 5SS, and
the injured 2.06l. This exceeds the
total killed and wounded In the Philip
pines during the eighteen months end
ed Dec. 81. 1883, the excess in killed
being - Per cent and in wounded IL
per cent.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14

Ladies Of culture know that the
Original osonized Ok Marrow 10 the
purest and best remedy TO straighten
the hair and make II pllabie and beau
tifui. Sold over forty years and has
never disappointed the most festidi-
Gus, Try bottle end you win appre-
ciate its superiority. Only 80 centz
per bottle at druggists. Beware OF
limitations. The genuine and original
Is made only by o1onlzed OK Marrow
Co.. Is Wabash avenue. Chicago.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

Forty aero chicken farm, q miles
from Cheap. emile from railroad
stations. Fins grove Is acres surround
ing buildings. which consist Of s-room
hous. frame, 2 barns. chicken house and
poultry yard. Fine hog house and
other outbuildings. Is acres in crop
this year. Hay. corn. oats. potatoes
and beans. Price clear Of incumbrancs
$1,000. Buildings aIons. cost $500.
VIII. exchange for clear property in
Chicago.
II you have anything to ofer, call
or address The Broad Az. so4o Armour
avenue.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
o. ACRE FARM FOR SALE.

Three miles from Geneva Juuctioa,
ak miles from Lake Geneva
"a acres in Walworth county, lies al
In cultivation. good house. barn and
outhildings. 20 head mich cows. 20
head hogs. 800 chickens. 100 turkeys,
50 ducks. Q hear horses. all farming
tools and this years crops.
Price s75 ger acre. Crops last year
over $500 net Crop this year over
$500. Sen cream IS per day now.
II you desire 10 purchase this sle-
CANT farm 20 Indicate By addressing
The Broad Az. ,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
ron SALE

A lovely six-room cottage. modern
improvements. lot IS BY rs. located
On Elizabeth street., near sIxty-ssventh.
Price $500. sl5o cssh. balance to
suit purchaser. This II . bargain.
Any one desiring to secure cosy
little home should avail themselves Of
this opportunity. For further informa-
ton address Julius +. Taylor. 500
Armour avenue.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
LETTERS OF CONTEMPLATION.

Chicago. Sept. 16. 1893.
Mr.. Julius r. Taylor. Editor Broad Az
Dear Sir-I am glad to learn OF the
work that II being done By your paper
In behalf Of Chicago platform prin-
ciples. That platform stands for
such q government as Jefferson and
Lincoln favored, namely. a government
Of the people. for the people and BY
the people, and believe that such
Q government viii prove q blessing to
the great majority Of the people.
Yours truly,
W. J. Bryan
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14

rectio- IL The False Star" BY A. D
Cash, which deals with MormonIsm In
all Of it's notifications.
We will send this wonderful book,
which Ii printed by the W. B. Conkey
Company, and sells for s1-25, and. The
Broad Az for one year to any address
in the United States, for $3.50. Agents
wanted everywhere. Address all COM
munications to Julius +. Taylor. Editor
and Publisher Of The Broad Az, 5o4o
Armour avenue, Chicago, Ill.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
NOTICE.

All friends and readers Of The Broad
Ak, who have relatives or friends Wis
iting them, or II you give or attend
social functions either at home
or abroad. II you journey to other
towns or cities on business or pleasure
II you know or hear Of q marriage,
birth or death. Or In short, II you
know anything Of interest pertaining
to the doings or the movements OF the
people addHce such facts and figures
as briefly as possible on postal cards
or letters. and address them to The
Broad Az, and all such news items viii
find their way into its columns. But do
not send rs anything in reference to
cake walks or Jim Crowism. II you
give swell parties and receptions and
desire that the same should receive
mention, send invitations or tickets
and q representative Of The Broad Az
viii endeavor 70 be on hand, otherwise
no one should, marvel, IL they tail 10
observe = notice in The Broad Az.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14

Hss.brassus cross same - DIphsheriA-
Philadelphia physicians now must
report cases Of membranous Group.
The Philadelphia board Of health. con-
sldering diphtheria and membranous
Group to be identical diseases. has
adopted a resolution that all cases Of
this kind of group be considered and
recorded as diphtheria.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14

Headquarters of Democratic State Gen.
trail Committee Of Illinois, Sherman
House. Chicago, Oct. 9Th, 1899.
To whom It may concern:
This Ia to certify that Mr.. Julius P
Taylor. editor Of The Broad Ara pub
Hcztion Of this city devoted to the In
terests Of the democratic party. and
an able exponent OF democratic princi-
ples-comes 20 US highly recon-
mended. and ! therefore take pleasure
In commanding him to the favorable
consideration Of democrats with whom
he may come in business contact
Respectfully.
Walter Watson.
Chairman DeE-3cratic State Central
Committee OF Illinois.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14

Competent authorities assert thac
SsHth America has greater undevelop-
ed resources than any other section Of
the world. Any crop grown elsewhere
can be duplicated there. and the coun-
try abonnds In mines Of coal, silver
ana eold. most of which have been
only slightly developed
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
Oaiu,mr rImo,

Reporter How did your assistant
nappon 70 fan from the parachute .
Aeronuut--ae belonged to the union. :
Reporter What did that have to do
with stsr Aeronaut-.sHe was two
miles up when he heard a whistle blow
and thought II was time to quit work. .
Baltimore AmeFican-
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
GOLD WATCH FREE.

Anyone sending Us ten yearly sub
seribers to The Broad Ak. or 20 sub
scribers for six months. we will pre-
sent them with this beautiful gold
filled watch. fitted with New York
standard movement, and warranted
for I'VE years, either ladies' or gents.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
July 18th. 1883.

july 4UIHs 4oSS.
TO whom II may concern:
julius r. Taylor, who comes to this
city wen recommended, has begun the
publication Of ''The Broad Az" which.
am informed. Will disseminate
Democratic principles and contend for
the higher intellectual development Of
the Afro-American race and mankind
ih general. While he Is thus engaged
I bespeak for him the hearty support
of al loyal and true friends Of Demoe-
saey. Respectfully,
Carter Il. Rarrisoa.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
THE BROAD ~.

Published Weekly. win promnlgzte
and at all times Uphold re trre prin-
ciples cot Democracy. but Catholics.
Protestants. priests. infdels. farmers.
single takers, Republicans, knights of
Labor. or any one else can have their
say, as long as their language Is prop
er and responsibility b fixed
The Broad Az Is q newspaper whose
platform Is broad enough for all. ever
claiming the editorial right to speak
It's own mind.
Local communications will receive
attention. Write only on one side Of
the paper.
Subscriptions must be paid in ad-
vance.
One year .........-.......... .$z.vV
Six months ..................... LOU
Advertising rates made known on
application. Address all communica-
lions to
THE BROAD AK.
5o40 Armour avenue. Chicago.
Julius F. Taylor Editor and Publisher.
Mrs Julius F. Taylor, Assistant Editor.
Entered ut the postofhce. Chicago.
Ill, as second class matter.)
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-14
HORSES.

We pay the highest prices for
horses for killing purposes. Will
call. Telephone South zoos.
= MCDONALD,
1924 Wentworth ave.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-03-30
putob Auction At Can, Town.

A Dutch auction at Cape Town is fire.
quently exciting If house Is to be
sold the auctioneer offers atty golden
sovereigns for the man who first bids
$4,000" Nobody bids. A pause, and
then fifty golden sovereigns for the
man who first bids 94.900." This is
kept up until bid is secured. But 1t
by no means follows that the house is
sold to this bidder. No, the auctioneer
is then at it again. Say that 24,400 is
the first bid. The auctioneer cries:
There are rs golden sovereigns for the
first man who has the courage to bid
94,6OO." Perhaps no one has it. Then
225 is offered for a 94,550 bid. III
there is eventually no bid above the
ga, 400 the man who made that bid is
saddled with the house. Otherwise ne
pockets his bonus and gets off free OF
1t all.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-03-30

OF this, a mixture OF 400 pounds OF
bone meal and $50 pounds OF muriate
of potash per acre, applied early and
mixed well with the soil, can be sub
stituted.
The land should be we'll plowed and
furrowed out so that perfect drainage
may be effected. The best method OF
planting is by drilling in burrows three
to four feet apart. One or two bushels
will plant an acre. II to be irrigated,
the water must be kept Off until the
vines are ready for blooming, and then
only put on sparingly up to the time
for ripening. Cultivation should be
very shallow and never while the vines
are covered with dew or rain, as dis
turbing at that time causes rust, which
destroys the vines and reduces the
yield. The bean crop should not be
disturbed after the blossoms appear,
but all weeds must be cut or pulled
out before this stage of growth. TOO
much rain or irrigating water Will
cause the vines to drop to the ground,
and much OF the crop will be destroyed
by rotting. II too highly MANFRED the
vine will grow to immense proportions,
but contain only very few pods.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-03-30
Beans.

Beans require a rich, loamy soil, but
will produce fair crops on heavy clay,
or even somewhat worn land, says Joel
Shoemaker in Dakota Farmer. The
only way to make the crop profitable
is to select suitable soil, plant only
first-class seed, cultivate properly and
attend strictly to all the details of
harvesting and marketing. The vine
belongs to the leguminous order Of
plants, and collects nitrogen from the
atmosphere The string variety re-
quires a much richer soil than the dry
podded ones, in order TO make the pulp
or green pod plump. Although beans
belong to the leguminous class of
plants, and have the power Of absorb
ing nitrogen from the air, it has been
found That a small amount Of nitrogen
in the fertilizer viii more than pay for
itself. Beans require, though, for full
development, plenty of phosphoric acid
and potash. A good fertilizer should
contain about per cent each of phos-
phoric acid and potash. and per cent
of nitrogen. Of which 600 to 500 pounds
per acre would be a fair dose. Instead
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-03-30
Selection Of Seed Corn.

From Farmers Review: 1t Is a
fact, we'll recognized by careful THINK
ers upon the subject, that though corn
is king It Is not in all respects worthy
of regal rank. 1t is not sufficiently
rich in proteids. the rarest and most
valuable constituents of a food stun,
to insure even the best utilization OF
Its wealth Of starch. If the percent
age of proteids could be permanently
increased the value added to this crop
during the coming ages would be IL
calculable. Analyses Of numerous
samples of corn made by the chemical
department of the Kansas Experiment
Station have shown that not only Is
there a great difference between varie-
ties, but that in different ears OF the
same variety the proteids may vary
between S.5 and IA per cent. In this
variation lies the possibility OF great
improvement. There is no reasonable
doubt that by intelligent and persistent
seed-selection a considerable increase
in the proteids may be made in exist
ing varieties, but how is this selection
to be guided? Chemical analysis can
not be applied by every farmer, yeI
every farmer must be able to join in
this work if it is to be effective.
Chemical analysis Of the severa!
parts Of the corn kernel has shown
that the germ is richest in proteids'
Therefore, choosing corn In when
the germ is in larger proportion is all
that is necessary to insure getting that
that is richer in proteids. Selecting
corn with a large germ is not as diff
ficult as might be supposed. rake a
few grains from the ear, neglectlng
the butt and tip where they are more
or less distorted in form. With a
sharp pocket-knife, tegin at the tip
of kernel, where it was attached to
the cob and make several cross-sec-
tions from one thirty-second to one
sixteenth of an inch in thickness, and
observe the relative proportion OF
germ tndC the SecllOH SHOWS. NoPoa'
this on a number of kernels, and make
longitudinal sections of other kernels
also. These sections can be made in
less time than it takes to tell how to
make them, and by means of them a
very useful judgment can be passed
upon the corn. The relatively small
amount of seed required for corn
planting makes it feasible to give spe-
cial attention to selection of the seed,
and if the method indicated above be
persisted in there can be no serious
doubt that improvement would result.
At the same time attention should be
given to the various factors that com
bine to produce a large yield. A va
riety satisfactory in these respects
should be chosen as the basis upon
which to develop an improvement in
the percentage of proteids.
j. 7. WILLARD.
Kansas Experiment Station.