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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

| A German author, A. Caron, spent
considerable time investigating the ef-
feet Of inoculating soils with nitrogen
consuming bacteria. An estimation
was made Of the abundance of bacteria
in various soils that had been cropped
with oats, barley and rye. following
wheat, rye and wheat. There were
found 1.5, go and 81 million bacteria
per cubic centimeter In the three soils.
fallow on which grass had been al
lowed to spring up prior to blowing
under, the number of bacteria increases
from spring until autumn, when their
maximum number is to be found.
Investigations were conducted to as
certain the vertical distribution of soil
bacteria, and it was found that they
decrease with the increased depth OF
the soil from which they are taken.
there being six million per cubic cent?
matters at depth of eight inches and
only one and half million at depth
of IL inches, in this field examined
Examinations were made of a field In
which various crops, such as grain,
clover, potatoes, ETC., had been grown,
and 1t was found that where grains
were grown there was decrease in the
number of soil bacteria as the season
advanced, while there was constant
increase in the case of the other crops.
In this the author confirms the obser-
vations Of others that grain crops do
best when they follow such crops as
legumes, potatoes, etc., or fallow, not
only on account of the chemical and
physical condition of the soil, but also
on account Of the presence OF greater
numbers of soil bacteria by the aid OF
which greater amounts of nitrogen are
supplied to the growing crop.
The author isolated the bacteria from
soils on which wheat and clover had
been grown, and also rom compost.
making numerous pure cultures OF
them. Pot experiments were made to
test their influence upon the growth
of oats. The pots were % centimeters
of bouilloa culture, and all received
the same fertilizers and treatment. At
maturity the plants grown in the spots
receiving the bacterial cultures gave as
an average 1916 GIN. grain and 1913
GIN. straw, as compared with 1926 and
2214 gm. from the check pots.
In 1893 some field experiments were
undertaken with oats in which the
seed, prior to sowing, was impreg'
mated with the desired organism by
soaking for some time in liquid cul-
lures containing it. The yields OF
grain from inoculated seed and from
seed so treated were in the proportion
of 100 to 1856. In the autumn the field
where the oats had been sown was
plowed and in the spring sown with
mustard. The yields OF green forage on
equal portions of uninoculated and
inoculated plants may be represented
by the proportion of 100 to 1876.
Numerous additional experiments
were conducted which in every case
gave a higher yield whenever the soil
or culture medium had received an in
oculation with some form of soil
bacteria.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
horticultural Observat TONS

Apples should not be repacked II It
can be avoided. Once packed they
should remain packed till they reach
the consumer. The repacking causes
additional bruising and the bruised
parts are always susceptible to fungus
growths. H. M. Dunlap says that the
failure Of the Canadian apples in the
exposition at Paris was largely due to
the fact that they were repacked before
reaching their destination. The addi-
tional bruises they received brought
them onto the tables in Paris in a bad
condition, while the American apples
that were not touched from the time
they left the shippers on this side till
they were taken out OF the boxes or
barrels in Paris were in fine shape. 1t
is without doubt true that American
fruit growers every year lose consider
able by repacking for storage.
The North will ultimately find in the
South a strong competitor in the man
ufacture of canned goods Already the
southern papers are asking why their
people have been so long asleep and
permitted the people of other sections
to sell them canned goods at high
price. 1t is claimed that the southern
people buy 100 cans put up in other
sections of the country to every can
they themselves put up. This is a
strange state Of affairs. for the South
is the section Of the country Of all
others where the contents of these cans
can be raised easiest and cheapest.
The fact that other localities have ia
ken the lead in this matter shows the
value of that thing we call center
prise"
At the convention of horticulturists
held at Champaign recently an agent OF
the manufacturer of dust sprayer
was present and was given the unusual
privilege of addressing the convention
on the principles of spraying with dust.
He had the previous week visited the
convention of the state horticulturists
of Missouri and brought with him from
that meeting a note by the secretary
commencing him to the favorable no
tice of the Illinois horticulturists. The
gentleman gave a talk on the manner
and results Of dust spraying, and the
audience was deeply interested. The
fact is that if dust spraying can be
made a success it means very much to
the fruit grower. The cost Of spraying
as at present conducted is made large
ly by the necessity of carrying and dis
tributing such large bulk of water
In the dust spray the poison is mixed
with lime instead of water. The spray
ing IL done in the morning while the
dew IL still on the leaves. and this
causes the lime and poison to adhere.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

The city of London invests its chief
magistrate with the most extraordin-
airy powers and prerogatives. He is
not only chief criminal and civil Judge
Of the city. but likewise generalissimo
Of the city militia and admiral Of the
port Of London. But before entering
upon his twelve months term Of office
1t compels him to sign bond of ST.,
100000 for the safekeeping of the jewels
forming part Of his insignia Of office.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
Gypsy's Influence over Queen.

The king of Spain has not yet been
able to show either his taste or his
pluck In riding, for his mother is so
nervous about 1t that she did not even
like to see him getting too bold on his
wooden horse. The hour of the riding
lesson on the real thing is always one
OF anxiety for the regent. They say
that this fear comes from prediction
which was once made to her by a
gypsy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
YELLOW JACK.
Part of the West African Coast RavaCed
by the DiaeaSe.

by the Disease.
Malarial fever is the greatest scourge
along the west coast of Africa. but
the country has usually, though not
always, been spared visitations of yell
low fever, which is far more preva-
lent along the tropical western coast
of the Atlantic than on the eastern
side of that ocean. In the past sum-
mer, however, yellow fever scourged
West Africa from the desert of Sa-
hara southwark through Senegal. In
August last, says the Revue Fran
caise, many of the officers of the
French army of occupation and also
several sisters of charity died of the
disease. The government of the coun-
try was completely disorganized on
account Of it. Mr.. Chaudie, the gov
ernor general, departed for Europe,
leaving Gen. Combes in charge of his
duties. The army doctors heroically
remained at their posts and have done
splendid service in fighting the scourge
1t is believed that the plague was in
PRODUCED by Syrian and his compan-
ions who spread it over the country.
The result was complete embargo
upon commerce, as no vessel anchored
there and no European was able to
leave. The local government is very
much blamed in France for not taking
better precautions against the spread
ing of the scourge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18


1t has long been known that air in
the soil is a very important factor In
the growth Of plants, and that air per-
meates the soil to as great depth as
the roots of most plants Perhaps with
plants not aquatic the depth to which
the roots can permeate Is regulated to
a considerable extent by the depth to
which the air penetrates. How, then,
does the air penetrate the soil? En-
cept under special conditions, 1t does
not depend upon the volume Of the
pores, but is Influenced primarily by
tne size Of the pores, since the latter
determines almost exclusively the re-
sistance offered to the circulation OF
the air. The permeability increases IS
this resistance diminishes, and Is
therefore smaller the smaller the soil
particles, and vice versa.
OF the different soil constituents in
the dry state, clay is the least per.
meable to air; and permeability in
creases generally with the quantity Of
quartz present. Soils consisting OF
humus alone, behave, when dry, sim
ilarly to the coarse-graired sands. In
soils made up OF constituents varying
considerably fror: one another in the
size of the particles, the permeability
of the whole mass depends principally
on the finest grained material. The re-
markable permeability of most sands
can therefore be reduced considerably
by the admiXture of comparatively
small quantities Of some fine material,
such as clay, loan or mari.
In the case of stratified soils the per-
meability depends entirely on the
finest grained layer, even if the layer
is very thin. In very impermeable
soil the permeability is increased to .
remarkable extent by the formation OF
the crumbly structure. With an in
crease of humidity the permeability OF
a soil for air diminishes and more
strongly the greater the water capac-
ity of the soil. All soils rich in clay
and hmus become impermeable at
point below saturation. If soil is
wet only in the upper layers the en-
trance and exit of the cir Is hindered
in proportion to the fineness of the
grains. In soils rich in clay and humus
this may result in absolute impermea-
Dility, even with slight precipitation.
Utilization of Peat Boys.
The peat boys of Ireland and other
are likely to have much
greater value in The future than they
have had in the past. The possibilities
of peat have been a subject of study
for twelve years by Herr Zschorner OF
Vienna, and he has found that, while
the grasses and reeds composing it
have become chemically changed, the
tibers have not decayed. but that they
are elastic, durable, non-conductors OF
heat and non-combustible. Thes,
?. OperLles adapt the material for many
uses. 1t hos been made into grea
variety of fahrlcs, including blanket
TO- horses and cattle. carpets win
Cow curtains, and paper Of variou
kinds. The fabrics have the strengt
Oh linen, with the warm 80
The unspun fiber is not without tses
fe- it has proven highly antiser.
substitute for absorb ~"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
The Horned Squash Bug.
(Anasa armigera.)
Herewith we illustrate the horned
squash bug in its various stages. They

Ahasa arm'serd' q. mature FORM b, egg in profile
from side 3D. same from above sculpture of n.v
ha'ehed nymphi nymph after first molt nympb four,h
stage o. nymph' fifth stage-a twice natural size, d,fo
nearly tho same' D. b. enlarged! greatly masnsed
(original). ''''
may be destroyed in the same manner
as other squash bugs, but one Of the
best methods is trapping. This bug
remains in the field very late and this
fact makes it the easier to trap it.
This may be accomplished by setting
out a few late cucurbits as trap crop.
After the old vines have been destroyed
the bugs will congregate on the later
plants and here can be more success
fully dealt with. A good way would be
to distribute these trap plants about
the garden patches and set fire to
them when the bugs have congregated
upon them in sufficient numbers. This
could readily be done by throwing upon
the plants dry straw or similar mate
rial and adding little kerosene.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
Library for q College.

w. r. Thompson Of Pittsburg, an
alumnus of Washington and Jefferson
College in Washington, Pa. is to erect
a library building for the institution
at cost of $4,000 and give $4,000 for
equipping 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
Lady Kenmare Befrlends Poor.

Lady Kenmare, who has done so
much for the poor people on Lord Ken
mares Irish estates, intends next year
to personally superintend the hotel ON
the lovely Lake of Killarney, which is
their property. Killarney house, their
own residence, is exquisitely situated
on the same lake at no great distance
from the hotel.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
Few DIVORCES in Canada.

Statistics are said to show that in
the past thirty-two years only 271 d.
vorces have been granted In Canada.
1t is not easy to sever the conjugal
tie across the border. Parliament
passes on most divorce cases and petit
TONERS do not care to face the solemn
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
Perfumiug Gloves.

To perfume your gloves mix well to-
gether half an ounce OF essence Of
roses, a dram each Of oil OF cloves and
mace, and quarter Of an ounce Of
frankincense. Place this in tissue pa
per and lay it between the gloves
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
LIEUT.. MABEL C. HUNT.
A Bright Salvation Army Lassie, Who
Knows How to Keep Her Corps
In Good Health.

In Good Health.
Ogden, Utah, Jan. ~, 1901.-(Spe-
cial.) Pacific Coast Division of
the Salvation Army, whose noble work
in the interests of fallen humanity has
done so much for this western country,
has its headquarters in this city. One
Of the brightest and most enthusiastic
workers is Lieut.. Miss Mabel Clarice
Hunt. Everyone knows how these de-
voted people parade the streets day or
night, exposing themselves to all kinds
of weather, that no opportunity may
be lost of rescuing some poor unfortu-
nate from sin and suffering. In some
cases, their recklessness in thus expos
ing themselves has been commented
upon as almost suicidal Their answer
to such criticisms invariably is their
unfailing faith in the Divine injunc-
tion to do right and fear not" Lieut.
Hunt explains one of the means she
employs to keep her Soldiers" in good
health, as follows:
Il have found Dodd's Kidney Pills Of
great value in cases of Kidney and
Liver Trouble and Diseases contracted
from severe colds. Several of our lads
and lassies have been repeatedly ex-
posed to cold weather and rain, and
have spoken for hours out Of doors,
often with wet feet and chilled to the
marrow. AS consequence of this ex-
posure, Pulmonary Trouble, Rheu-
matism and Kidney Disorders often en-
sue. In such cases l always advise
Dodd's Kidney Pills, for I have no.
ticed better results, quicker relief, and
more lasting benefit from the use Of
Dodd's Kidney Pills in such cases than
from all other medicines l know Of
combined. They cleanse the blood,
regulate the system and destroy dis
ease"
A medicine which can do what Lieut.. |
Hunt says so positively Dodd's Kidney
Pills do is surely worth the attention !
of all who suffer with any form of
Kidney Trouble, Rheumatism, or Blood |
Disorders
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
AGED Ambassador Resigns.

Prince Muenster Won Derneburg,
German ambassador to Paris, has re-
signed, owing to his great age. The
prince, who is 80 years old, has been
fifty years in the diplomatic service,
the last fifteen in Paris. Previously he
vas ambassador to London.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

During the period from August l,
1899, to July 81. 1900. the Mexican
Central railway expended for the con-
struction of new lines and equipments
$3.50. 900.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
President OF Historical, Society.

President OF Historical Society.
Professor Samuel Hart of the Berk-
eley Divinity School, Middletown
Conn.,, has been elected president of the
Connecticut Historical society, sue
ceeding the late DR.. Charles ]. Hoadly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

A woman never believes more than
half of what man says, but it max s
lot of difference whether it's the
1rst half or the last half.-New York
Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
A British Criticism on war Horses.

their favor.
A British Criticism on War Horses.
James r. Bowman, writing in the
North British Agriculturist on RE
mounts for the Army" says: las l
am frequently asked as 60 the best pos
sible manner of breeding horses for
the army, had better reply in short
letter to your valuable paper. Good
English saddle horses are best pro-
duced by a half-bred stallion, rather
tall, with a comely and outswelling
forehead. His eyes should be bright
and sparkling, neck well turned, and
issuing high out of his breast, with
deep shoulders, broad breast, long,
muscular arm, and short shank, back
short, and ribbed home. girth large,
and his belly round; his headquarters
should be bold and muscular, and not
too long in the thigh and leg; he
should go light, and his knee should
be we'll elevated and advanced during
the trot
The progeny Of such is eXcellently
adapted either for road, saddle. or war
AS to brood mares, it should be remem-
bered that the size of the foal depends
more upon the strength and vigor OF
the dams constitution than the dimen-
sions Of her middle-piece. Very old
mares are not so fit for breeding as
young ones; and besides, from the de-
cay of their teeth, they do not Craze
well, and artificial food cannot supply
the foal with nutrition like what is de-
rived from natural resources.
Now, the progeny Of this class OF
horses are not the man-traps like those
things which were bought in Cumber
land for military purposes in South
Africa-whateve came of them-for
they were only death-traps for our
like the understood weak horses that
were admitted into our regiments of
light dragons, which rendered them
unable at the battle of Waterloo to
Withstand the charge of the French
cavalry.
But breeders generally put their
mares to some Informed thoroughbred
stallion, which possesses no recon-
mendation but pedigree, or perhaps
the winning Of some sweepstake made
for the purpose. Many of these are
badly formed in their legs, and show
evident signs Of bad action by the
scars on their fetlock joints, occa-
stoned by their striking one leg against
the other.
But the comparatively low price
given for good road horse has, no
doubt, contributed to discourage the
improvements in this invaluable breed,
therefore the government should take
it in hand, as it is an object of great
national Importance, as it affects both
internal intercourse and external de-
fense Now, good horse is as easy
to keep as a bad one; and l cannot
see why there is bad one in the best
horse-breeding country in the world,
for EnglisL-bred horses are the finest
and the best the world can produce.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

Cuban Editor Admires America.
Don Nicholas Rivers. editor of Ell
Diario Of Havana, is an ardent Carlist.
but warm admirer Of American insti-
buttons. His children are being edu-
Gated In Washington.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

Information AS to reduced railway rates can be
had on application to the Superintendent Of
Immigration Department Of Interior, Ottawa,
Canada or to j. 5. Crawford PA w. Ninth ST.,
Kansas City. Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18

OF course the manufacturers Of the
dust-spraying machines claim complete
success for them. We can but hope
that their claims are true, but will wait
for impartial proof before passing in
their favor,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-18
IN 3 OR a YEARS
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ada, the land OF plenty.
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delegates, etc, and full
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
Theatrical 2 2s
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THE FAIR MAHATMA,

Anna Eva Fay set another splendid audience wondering by her marvellous performance at Polls theater last night When Miss Fay was asked by a reporter how it was possible to read hidden communications and divine the thought Of those in her audience, as she Is doing nightly. she said: Tt IS no uncommon thing for people to read each others thoughts, especially when these people are nearly allied in affec- ton or interest. The coincidence of thought as we call 1t, is so frequent, that nearly everybody can recall an in- stance. Why is it that when you are thinking of a man he walks up to you! Have you never had such an experi- enceT' Miss Fay is honest and un- affected in her explanations. She ad- mits that she does not know how she succeeds in communicating thought, but she believes 1t is a special gift born ip her, that has been developed just as memory can be. No matter what the explanation may be, her per- forInances are marvellous and strange ly fascinating. With Miss Fay appear the four Luciers in a very clever musical act that has made a decided hit here. This afternoon Miss Fay is giving matinee exclusively for ladies. The engagement is for the entire week, and popular prices, 10, 20 and 30 cents, will be continued.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23

tied scores with myself and vIDeu or all the bad uns with clear sweep tol- erably clean; not afore, sir"
 And Rake was so sturdily obstinate not to always carry his point. Mean while Picpon's news was correct.
 The regiment was ordered out on the march. There was fresh war in, the interior, and wherever there was the hottest slaughter there the Black. Hawk always flew down with his fal-t con flock When Cecil left his incorri- gible comrade, the trumpets were sounding an assembly. There were noise, tumult, eagerness, excitement, delighted zest, on every side. A gener- al order was read to the enraptured squadrons. They were to leave the town at the first streak of dawn.
 That evening at the Villa Aioussa there gathered a courtly assembly of much higher rank than Algiers can commonly afford, because many of sta- tion as lofty as her own had been drawn thither to follow her to what the Princess Corona called her banish- ment.
 There was a variety of distractions to prevent ennui. There were half q dozen clever Paris actors playing that airiest of vaudevilles in the bijou the ater beyond the drawing rooms; there were some celebrated Italian singers whom an imperial prince had brought over in his yacht; there was the best music; there was wit as we'll as hom- age whispered in her ear. Yet she was not altogether amused; she was little touched with ennui.
 .'Those men are very stupid! They have not half the talent of that sol dierw she thought once, turning from a peer of France, an Austrian arch duke and a Russian diplomatist.
 "Chateauroy and his chasseurs have an order to march, voice was say ing that moment behind her chair.
 "There is always fighting here. I sup pose ?''
 .'Oh, yes. The losses in men are i'm mense, only the journals would get in trouble if they ventured to say so in France. How delicious La Doche is! She comes in again with the next Scene.v
 The Princess Corona listened, and her attention wandered farther from the archduke to the peer and the di- plomatist as from the vaudeville. She did not find Mine. Doche very charm ing, and she was absorbed for time looking at the miniatures on her fan. At the same moment, through the lighted streets of Algiers, Cigarette, like union of fairy and of fury, was flying with the news. Cigarette had seen the flame of war at it's height and had danced in the midst of it's whitest heat as young children dance to see the fires leap red in the black winters night. Cigarette loved the battle, the charge, the wild music of bugles, the thunder tramp of battalions, the siroc- co sweep of light squadrons.