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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

| sion OF nature 10 prevent exhaustion of
| the soil. for II the plant foods I'm the soil
were easily rendered soluble the soil
would long ago have been deprived OF
them. But they are in the soil and
ready for use when demanded but the
soil will not give up these foods except
when certain natural laws have been
complied with. and even the farmer can
not rob the soil by taking therefrom more
than fair proportion unless ne pays the
cost OF 80 doing to an amount which is
really prohibtory 10 certain extent
When a farmer exhsusts n soil BY ex-
cessive cropping, and without returning
something as compensation therefor. ne
simply deprives the soil OF It's soluble
portions. but even the poorest soil will
have left, for a future reserve its vast
stores OF insoluble plant foods.
The farmer who uses manure and fer
tilizer thereby gains from the soil more
than he applies. because the materials
which he adds to the soil serve 10 render
soluble the inert plant foods existing In
the soil. and. as IL takes capital TO make
money I'm business, so II takes manure
and fertilizers to make the soil more sub
servient TO the demands OF the farmer
Every dollar expended for plant food to
be applied TO the soil IN ar investment
which In the future Is sure to bring good
returns, because of the abundance or raw
materials existing in the SOIL ready for
use when proper methods are applied for
deriving them from the vast stores which
are always within reach with the aid OF
suitable appliances.
The growing of green crops for manure
benefits the land not only ny returning 10
the soil that which may have heen de-
rived therefrom. and from the air. but
also through the chemical action of plant
roots. which have the capacity OF chang
ing the characteristics Of the various
salts In the soil. and. as the roots OF
plants appropriate carbonic acid as an
agent In neutrslixlng the alkaline matter.
various compounds are formed. Alkalies
also neutralize acids. ana there Is con-
stant tendency TO effect chemical changes
by reason OF the use of green foods ma
nures. fertilizers, plaster or lime. The
soil II the bank OF the farmer upon which
he can draw. but he must first make his
deposits. Cultivation. tile drainage. the
use Of certain crops and knowledge OF
The soil will give the intelligent farmer "A !
great advantage over him who does not
consider the reserve of plant |
foods I'm the soil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
DIE D.

FTFIELD-In Pawtucket on the 18th
inst, Carrie l.. widow OF William FL
field.
GARTI.AND--In this city, on the esth
inst. George. son OF Elizabeth and the
late John Gsrtland aged 20 years.
Gl'NN-ln Woonsocket. Dec. 2e Sarah,
widow of Robert Gum. In her 18th year.
GILLE.N-In this city. the 18th inst. Mary
Frances Edgerton. wife of James H Gill
len. Residence No. N7 Charles street.
HaRKINS-fn this city on the 18th inst.
Annie, daughter OF Thomas and Cath
crime Harkins.
-IEAklNs=-In this city on the 18th inst.
Walter Il. Jenkins. Residence 10 Bark
er street.
MILLER In Central Falls. the c6th inst,
Jane. wife OF John Miller
M GOrGH-in this ciry. on the 26th inst,
at l@ Davis street. John McGough.
POtNDEXTER- In this city. the 18th
inst. Henderson Poindextcr aged IS
years.
POWERS-Iu this city. on The 26th inst.
William Powers. in his 71th year.
SIDDONS-In this city. 26th inst George
w. Sddons. in his e7th year.
SPOONER--In East Providence. on the
26th inst Amanda y. NJ. daughter ~
Peieg and Martha NJ Spooner. aged II
years months and u days.
SNiITH-In this city. on the 25th inst.
Patrick smith residence No. Almy
street
sTCRDIVANT-I this city 25th inst.
Sophia Sturdlvaut. widow OF Captain
cyrus SturdNalt
Johnston. on the 25th inst,
Amelia, wife OF Samuel Tetlow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
Soil Fertility.

The loss of fertility from the soil occur.
| In various ways. but the characteristic
OF soils have much influence on tho loss
and something also depends upon tho
kind of manure or fertilizer used. SAYS
the Philadelphia Record. One result OF
an Inquiry regarding the mineral fertil-
izers used at the Rothamsted experiment
farms, In England, is to show that neither
potash nor phosphoric acid, when pres
ent i'm excess of immediate requirements.
is liable to escape from the soil or to sink
to depth beyond the reach OF plant
roots, and that n such should happen
the quantity would be very small.
When barnyard manure IL used both
the potash and phosphoric acid contained
I'm the manure have been found To de-
scend In more liberal quantities and to a
greater depth into subsoil. than when
applied In the form OF fertilizers The ex-
cess phosphoric acid and potash derived
from superphosphate and potash salts re-
speetively accumulate in the first nine
inches Of the soil. but are less soluble
than the same substances supplied in
BARNARD manure. The accumulations
of phosphoric acid are less fixed, and
consequently more available. when aka
line salts have been applied with super-
potash salts are similarly affected, I'm
beneficial sense. when there are accom-
panying applications OF phosphate and MI
trogenous substances. IL has therefore
been demonstrated that the loss from the
soil Is not as great as has been supposed
and that the soil has the power 60 retain
the larger share OF soluble plant foods
near the surface, II IL is not exceedingly
porous
During the entire year the amount OF
water which falls upon field Is very
large and soluble substances are conse-
quently dissolved. especially as the actual
amount of water used by crops. compared
with that which falls. Ia small. The rains
would soon deplete the soil OF its soluble
mineral matter but for the power OF the
soil 10 retain potash and other substances
For that reason some soils are more val
uable than others. The nitrstes IN soils
are more easily carried away than potash
or phospcric acid hence 10 IN possible
that the loss In the form OF nitrates may
be large. especially during very wet
weather. when the soil is dry evapora-
ton brings TO the surface some OF the
growing crops also prevent loss by pro-
tccting the soil. or by appropriating the |
plant foods ~ is well known also that |
some soils absorbs gases from tho air. |
hence some OF the ammonia lost from 1
he soil - recovered in that manner and /
Ihc power OF ordinary land plaster 60 alb 1
.orb gases has enabled some farmers to ,
.ain fertility % their soils by its use
Nhile ammonia II largely brought down
,y rains 10 the soil. the result being that ]
I is converted into nitric acid.
la the soil there is a large and abundant
supply Of plant foods. but they do not ex-
~ In forms which permit of their use ex-
'cpt IN limited supply. This is n provi-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
A Goose for the Bride.

The Scandinavian bridegroom gives his
bethrothed q prayer book ana many other
Wits. which usually include a goose. She.
In turn, gives him. especially IN Sweden.
"a shirt. and this he inevitably weurs on
his wedding dnv. Afterward he Laws "a
away. and under 10 circumstances of
state of poverty will he wear it agaln
while alive. But he wears N in his
grave. and there are Swedes who ear
nestly believe not only in the rcsurrcc-
tion OF the bethrothsl shirts Of such hus-
hu uds who have never broken their MAJ
risge vows, Tho Swedish wldowpr mus
DESTROY upon tho eve OF his second ninr
tiagr the wedding shirt his first wife gave
him w Omans' Home Gonna Mon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
BUBONIC PLAGUE.
M. Anderson Returns After
Studying Disease IaFoTsIga Porls

New York Dee. g. Dr John r. Ander.
SON. who went TO England more than six
weeks ago to study the byboHic plague a
ports IN that country has returned. Or
Anderson represented the Marine Hospl-
'ai service and had speelal commission
from President Roosevelt.
lie was Instructed 10 visit the sailors
boarding houses and any place that has
oeeh OF was plague infected besides
making microscopical examinations ~
the plague bacclli in IT'S various ytapes
OF development Dr Anderson viii ar
once submit special report covering bIs
work while abroad to Surgeon CeperaI
walter Wyman, OF the Marine Hospital
sersice Tf''"'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Ticket transfers have made stree, rail.
way corporations in other cities richer.
ard when they are established IN Prov,-
dence a. they Will be within a very sbor,
fime. ihss viii make Marsd.n > rerr,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Senator Aldrlch ana the other gentlemen
who own tho Union Railroad compan,
even more prosperous than they are az
present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Buffalo'ssuperintendent OF police makes
the sensible statement that diamonds.
striking ties, kid gloves and patent Ieath-
er shoes do not become detectives"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
THE H0MEl lest MAN IN
PROVIDENCE

A. well as the hsndhorlsst and others
arc inNitcd ~ can on sny draeslst and
for the Throat and Iunes \ remedy that
ie guaranteed - cure and relieve all
Chronic and Acute Coughs. Asthma
Bronchitis and Consumption Price &c
and 5Oc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Joking aside. the personal STATS OF
recent governors have been credit
10 the state. Their manly. dignifled an
Pearance was commented on, especial
~ az chicago and Buffalo, while So
ciahy tney were equal TO every emer-
Sency ana outshone some OF the stafrs
Ito,n 9lher states at public functions
and private receptions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

but they keep significantly silent con-
eerning. the cotton bale trust with which
Senator Jones. chairman of the Demo-
cratic national committee is prominently
Identified.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Governor Shaw Of Iowa first asked his
wife and then accepted place IN the
Roosevelt cabinet. The majority Of men
would have accepted the position and
consulted their wives afterward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
A)haf Others
4re Saying.

Cuba. therefore. Is going 10 have an
election winter and something like "A
CONTINUOUS campaign. Should our gov
tfnment begin at this time TO interfere
~ mlEht nave To continue interfering
S@1 49, each one OF the succeeding elections.
That. OF course, IL something we wish
70 avoid. Cuba is to be seIf-govern-
Ing; and the time for her TO begin
ssuch government "a right now. San
Francisco Call.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Devery has been acquitted by the court
but in the minds OF the decent citizens
Of New York he has been convicted of I'm
efficiency Ia use no harsher term.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

While he Is president. there is little
likelihood that any one will be permitted
to forget that Theodore Roosevelt is
commander-in-chief of the army and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

a clock in the tower OF the new fire
station on Exchange place with a dial
on each or the four sides would be a
welcome and useful addition to that mas
sive structure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

New York's fee trust Is going into the
coal business. This is case OF making
both ends meet. end no mistake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Belmont's threat to sue Croker for libel
is one of the things that contribute 70
the gaiety OF the joyous holiday season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

tn end of the war IN South Africa Is
not yet in sight The Bocrs. who are
'mpsiled by the true patriotic spirl, will
noe stop nshtins and the British cannot
sf they would
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

supposing In future years lot OF
Young fellows get together, organize a
new semi-military society and cali
themselves Sons OF the Veterans OF
Exposition Midways.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27


The League or American sportsmen
mas taken up the matter OF securing
uetler protection for the big game OF
ihe West. and President Roosevelt has
peen asked 10 lend his aid I'm this work
~ is planned to secure an appropria-
iiun tor the protection OF game I'm yell
Io"stone National park. and IL Is also
Planned Ia extend the park To include
lhe timber reserves south and east
Inc matter should not stop there
however III II Is found that state laws
are ineffective In protecting the big
game OF the West, as In the case of
colorado today strong national laws
should be enacted The League Of
American Sportsmen Is doing well in
enlisting the aid OF the president In the
work OF reform Denver Republican
II seems likely from the language
OF the report that the Panama route
did not receive the consideration that
because of the difficulty OF dealing
with the French canals president.
Now the commission is committed I'm
. favor or the Nicaragua route; the con-
gressional and the popular opinion Is
I'm accord with it. and the Nicaragua
route Will, no doubt be chosen. Phil
adelphia Ledger.
There are many instances In the
history OF politics I'm the United States
OF men once prominent in affairs hold
ing on indefinitely after they have had
due notice to quit, and occupying con-
SIDERABLE space In the public view
without ever accomplishing anything"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
'The government OF the United
states stands ready To acquit itself
honorably and promptly OF all obli-
cations properly adJudlcated resulting
from claims OF it's citizens whose prop
erty suffered through the war with
Spain. Had the treaty devolved the
responsibility for them upon Spain,
their value would have become a aues-
tonable quantity. But the honest gov
ernment OF the United States ought
not 10 be mnlcted by dishonest claim
ants. That there are and will be such
claimants may he assumed from the
experience OF the court OF claims I'm
suits brought by men living In the Sc
ceding states during tine Civil war, de-
manding recompense for property de-
stroyed during the hostilities. II Is
notorious that many OF these cases
have been without merit New York
Mail and Express.
"Mr. Laxare WELLER. member OF the
French council OF foreign affairs, and
OF the Colonial superior council and
Raron Maurice Ia Grottelerie. "A cop
per manufacturer, who IN a personal
friend OF NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau. have
come To look around for industrial
hints which may be useful for home
To ascertain. IL they can.
the secret OF American success. and TO
collect the materials for report
which shall serve TO guide the future
action of the French government.
Nothing u risked ia assuring them "A
cordial welcome. The country which
they represent is one for which the
American people have a very hearty
sNmpethy aud admiration and which
hey recognize as having substantial
claims on their good Will Whatever
& may be possible TO DO 10 promote the
success OF our visitors mission will be
lone with a ready cheerfuluess. and N
hey don't always See what they want
{ VIII only be necessary for them TO
lsk FOR II. t."-philadelphia Inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

You may take from each man the of-
flee. an you will.
The pretty bright uniform balaass "a
him still.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Three more colonels have been add
ed to the retired list Three mora
young men nave been notified that
commissions as colonies are TO issue
10 them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

AFTER cross-examining the main Wit
nsss the oully propounded tho follow
ihg startling question To another who
had seen the assault.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Democratic newspapers are denouncinr
A'iorney General Knox as a trust lawyer,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
MIDI ton ticket last election.

VIII be sold on shares. Mrs Walter Arm.
F, ington Potter will have charge of the
doil table and she will he assisted by Mrs
I Philip Allen
A lemonade booth will be IN charge
| oil Mrs jeffrey Hazard and Mrs. Charles
| l.. A. Heiser
The program for the evening will begin
with concert by the American band with
MT Herbert l.. Clarke az leader The
concert viii continue until 9:15 and the
music has been chosen with view of
having the concert an exceptionally fine
one, as VIII be seen by the following
program which will be given by the band
win cornet solos by Mr. Clarke:
overture, Hungarian LustpieI. Kela Bela
selection. Burgomaster .. I.udos
Cornet solo, Mr.. Herbert l.. Clarke.
~ internezzo. Solome. ...... Swaine
d. March A Frangesa Costa
trombone solo, Mr.. Claude w. Spary.
One Thousand Leagues Under the
sea .''......,.................. Petrie
selection, Lohensrin .....,.. Wagner
"arch, capt. Draper..............Re Reeves
AT the close of the concert there will no
an intermission when Colonel n Anthonv
oyer VIII act as auctioneer 10 dispose NJ
the posters which are now In use to al
vertise the ball
A flower booth will also be presided over
by Mrs. Charles Morris Smith. .Jr.. as
sisted by Mrs. Livingstone Ham and Mrs
Philip Allen.
Mrs. Smith will also be assisted nv
Lippitt ' i@o"iso
Al $3.50 o'clock the ball Will be onened
ana music will he provided by the Ameri-
can band orchestra of 90 pieces and tho
alternately WI Pi"'
The ushsrs- -ip-eAaFse- -the-l,.,A- Twill
ne as follows: Head ushers Mr. Martin
RAINING and DR. ~. Darrell Harvey also
Alonzo Williams, Mr.. Bryce T. Armour
ana Mr. A. G. Msthewson.
10 Mr.. Charles Morris Smith, the treas
urer or the Lying-in hospital and Mrs
smith, the president Of the ladies' board
or the same, belongs unreserved credit
ball. of whose ultimate success there ex-
lists not the shadow of a doubt. The pro-
gram of dances with the music scheduled
for the ball follows. viz:
Waltz, Morganblatter ...........s Strauss
Iwo-step. Invincible Eagle. e.......... Sousa
ohd, lock ..... .....................Au AuStetn
Natz, l. Estudiantina....... Waldtenfel
a.ahciefs, Manhattan. Weingarten
aNo-Sttp. rTdNkes& ...................C Costa /
sltz Blue Danube. be................. Strauss |
Polka, Coem a tout. TikofY |
Lanciers. Grand Duke. Ross |
Galop. Cyclists sts....................... Spring /
Waltz. Dream of the Ocean. ........ .Cungi /
Iwo-step. Boolah. h...................... Hirsch 4
LanclerS, cupid. ....................W Wefgarten L
INo-step. Fulia. a...........,............M Mas skie
Naltz. Santiago. ........................Co Corbin
iood Night. Ladies. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

What did 7 ever do wrane 10 this
lady?"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
Chat About
People.

In 9Th district court trial OF an as
sauit case, few days ago, the recip-
leht or the fistic attentions of the
prawny bully who Is now doing time
Tor beating her, testified that the
trouble began In the hack hall way
where he dun Knocked me agln de
fre-ge- a-tor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

Accident" was a good one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

In explaining to the court the csuss
on the assault the accused said. "The
Thursday night before this accident
happened"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

There are many instances I'm the
history OF politics I'm the United States
OF men once prominent i'm affairs hold
ing on indefinitely. after they have had
due notice TO quit, and occupying con-
siderable space in the public view
without ever accomplishing anything"
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

BUSINESS OFFICE. weybosset St Telephon. is7-a
EDITORIAL ROOMS 81 Water ST. Telephone isr7-a
Evening star., 1901-11-09
Anacostfa and Vicinity.

DR.. William K. Scott of Nichols avenue,
who has been at the head Of the movement
for the establishment in this section of
colored industrial home for youths, stated
last evening that the plans of the citizens
associated with him for this object are
progressing satisfactorily. Successful meet
ings have been held for the furtherance
of the plan at Bennng, Washington and
Anacostia, Dr. Scott stated and others are
in contemplation, he said.
The work Of repair started recently on
Nichols avenue from Hillsdale to St Eliza
beth Asylum for the Insane has been
completed. The west portion of the avenue
was not improved. The force Of men lately
engaged in work on the avenue has been
transferred to the Morris road for work
there.
A paper on socialism was read by Mr..
Stearns Of Los Angeles, Cal, last night at
the fourth Of series of meetings which
the Bellamy Society of this city is conduct
ing in the Anacostia Masonic Temple cor
ner of Jackson and Pierce streets. Prof.
w. c. Lee. Mr.. John L. McCreery and 9TH
ers took part in the discussion which fol-
lowed the reading of the paper.
Mr.. George F. Pyles, superintendent OF
the free delivery mail system at Anacostia,
through his representations to the depart
ment, has had named as fourth letter
carrier for this section Mr. r. u. Wilker-
son, whose appointment has resulted in two
deliveries Of mail daily at Congress Heights
and the establishment Of four routes, in
stead of three.
The congregation of the Anacostia Bap-
tist Church has formally accepted the res
ignation of Rev. E. w. Bliss as pastor,
rendered several weeks since. 1t was as
certained that Mr.. Bliss would not recon-
slider his action.
Lawrence A. Latchford, former member
of the metropolitan police department, who
recently went to Ell Paso, Tex, to regain
his health, is improving rapidly, it is
stated. He is at present on an Arizona
ranch
Evening star., 1901-11-09
Anniversary Celebration.

The fifteenth anniversary of the Order of
Knights and Daughters of Jerusalem, un-
der the auspices Of Nimrod Grand Encamp-
ment, No. 1, will be celebrated Monday
next by a street parade in the afternoon,
and reception and banquet at Odd Eel
lows Hall on M street northwest, from 8
pm. to 2 am.
The parade will form at 1st street and
Maryland avenue southwest at 12:45 pm.
sharp, and move at 1:3O o'clock over the
following route: From 1st street to Pennsyl-
vania avenue, to 18th street, to Rhode
Island avenue, to N street, to New Jersey
avenue, to Sd street, to Louisiana avenue
to 9th street, to L street, to Sth street, to
0 street, to st. Marks Hail. All north
west lodges will assemble at 4th and O
streets northwest at 11:3O o'clock In, and
with full national brass band, L. Gilbert
leader, will leave in time to march to the
place Of formation, and arrive there at
12:45 sharp. The southwest lodges will
assemble at GIG Louisiana avenue north
west at 11:30 o'clock am, and form into
line and be ready to march to the place of
formation, when the band, with other
lodges, reaches their hall. The parade will
be in charge of l.. F. Webster, chief mar
shall; Ralph Wormly, chief Of staff; J. Z.
Ennis, grand captain; John NJ. Hunt grand
drill master. The executive committee con-
sists of Carter Purdy, chairman; Z. r.
Jackson, secretary: w. P. Hall, chaplain;
R. L. Porter, treasurer; ]. Sam Griffin, as
sistant secretary; Henry Jones, sergeant
alarms; James A. Wormly, grand secre-
tarV