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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

The terms "in-and-in breeding" 'In-
breeding" "line-breeding' and cross
breeding" are sometimes confused. This
is especially true of the first two, and
the last two, when taken together.
Some one will use the phrase in-and-in
breeding where he simply means to
convey the idea of in-breeding; or he
will use the term line-breeding where
breeding is meant. After noticing
frequent mistakes of this kind among
our feeders and breeders, it occurred
to us that just word in regard to
their use might not be altogether i'm
proper at this time.
In-and-in breeding is. according to
Johnson: The breeding from close re-
lations." From another authority:
The mating of relations within the
degree of second cousins, twice or
more in succession" These two defini-
tons, we are sure. give exactly what
is meant; a mere continuance of close
breeding for a period of several genet-
ations. This method of Improvement
was used more largely a century or
two ago than 1t is to-day. Then during
the foundation periods of the breeds.
1t was deemed more a necessity. as
there were fewer families and strains
with which to work 1t, however
served we'll its purpose at that early
hdNCs anu hSuIcu largely IN the maj
establishment of the now noted St
Lambert Jerseys, Quartiey Devons.
Price Herefords and bates shorthorns
In connection with the last named
family II will be remembered that the
system was continued through thirty
two consecutive generations before
Mr.. Bates changed his plan. In-and-
in breeding has many advantages in
the hands of an intelligent and expe-
rienced breeder. but has been much
abused. and has been the cause of
many unsatisfactory results when used
indiscriminately.
The method OF in breeding is also one
between close relations, but differs
from the former in that not more than
Two such generations are allowed in
succession. The blood Of a new family
or tribe Is more generally practiced
ana has the records OF better results.
IL has been OF great value in the flying
or certain desired individual charac-
teristles among our commoner classes
Of stock
stu more distant form OF breeding
man the above mentioned we fnd In
what is known as line-brsedlng. This
refers % the putting together OF ami.
mails ~ the same families or Of A Few
families 81 the same breed. II NAV
% very properly termed the i0osest
hind 81 in-breeding IN general. II Be-
ne method used for the esta biiehment
81 more uniformity Of type and breed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
SYSTEM OF PENSIONS.
VIII Prevail on Lines of the South
ern Pacific.

ern Pacific.
Houston, Tex, Nov. 30.-President
Hartman of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road has decided upon plan for PEN
sioning aged employees of his lines, and
has directed Manager Markham to put
it into effect on the Southern Pacific
lines in Texas.
The plan is practically the same as
that established or now in operation
on the Pennsylvania Railroad, the
Illinois Central and Chicago and
Northwestern Railway. Employees who
have attained the age of 20 years or
more are to be retired and will receive
pensions on the basis of / per cent per
annum of the average salary received
ten years prior to retirement. An en-
ploye whose pay averages $1,000 per
annum for ten years prior to retire
ment and who had been in the service
of the company thirty years, would
receive a pension equal to 80 per cent.
Of 81 200, or $500 per annum.
The order will include employees of
the Galveston, Harrisburg and San
Antonio, Texas and New Orleans, Gal
weston, Houston and Northern; New
York, Texas and Mexican; Gulf, West
Texas and Pacific; Houston and Texas
Central; Houston, East and West
Texas, and Houston and Shreveport
roads. III
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

of a certain smaller size than those Of
a very large size. They are more cas-
lily cooked, involve less waste and are
somewhat more delicate. 1t is the
case especially with onions and poJa-
toes. We would much rather have a
bushel of either where the bulbs or
tubers averaged only two ounces. at
most three. than five pecks of either
with bulbs or tubers over grown and
averaging one pound each, and just
for the reasons given.
If any of our readers would like to
enlarge their knowledge of the posi-
bilities of an onion crop, let them
make out a good sized plat and be
guided by the suggestions above given.
Doubtless most OF them will find. that
their past lino Wedge of onion growing
was quite limited. In fact, they had
been altogether ignorant of what
big crop of onions was.
1t is not a difficult matter at all to
make 500 to 800 bushels of this splen-
did esculent on an acre of good soil.
OF course it must be good soil. and
the cultivation must also be good. But
above all, the seeds must be good
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
NO MORE CATTLE
VIII Leave Boston for an Indefinite
Period Because of Disease

Boston, Nov. S0.-With the departure
Of a drove of cattle on the steamer Syl-
vania for Liverpool to-day. the Bos-
ton export market of cattle on the
hoof officially closed for an indefinite
period. Permission to ship, these cat
tie had been given by the Bureau of
Agriculture at Washington. as they
had been pronounced physically sound
and free from foot and mouth disease.
The vessels in this port at present,
that were to have carried cattle freights
to Europe, will have to seek some other
kind of freight. DR.. Bennett, the rep
resentative of the Bureau of AgricuI-
ture here, says that not another live
animal win leave this port until the
department is satisfied that the foot
and mouth disease has been stamped
out. 1t is expected that some radical
measures will be taken to stamp out
the disease
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
ON A LONG MARCH.
Pershing Led His Company Across
Island of MindanaO.

Manila, Nov. SO-Capt. Pershing.
with sixty men, has completed a march
across the Island of Mindanao from
Camp Wears to Yligan. This is pos
sibly the first time that white men have
made the journey.
Capt. Pershing visited the villages of
Madaya and Marahui. On his way to
Madaya he found the Moros were sur
prised to learn that Americans were
not monsters ten feet tall. with horns
and tails. At Marahui he addressed
500 Moros. telling them of the friendly
purposes of the Americans.
representatives. of the Nato and
Bocayutan tribes, which are now at
war, asked Capt. Pershing to arbitrate
the difference between them. The cap
tain agreed to visit them and give his
arbitration on his return journey to
camp Wears. No hostility was shown
towards the column on the march.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

Our esteemed correspondent, j. A. NJ.
Scarboro. Ca, writes for some infor-
nation as to the disease affecting his
elephants. His plants all during the
season. were turning black and dying
out, and he enters that both elephants
and tomatoes are affected with a spe-
| cies of blight on fungous disease. . y"
Yes. The inference is correct. Both
tomatoes and elephants are now sub
ject to a specific disease-"Blight. !"
They are both affected with a disease,
root-rot. They are distinct ailments.
and both serious. Nearly all OF our
fruits and garden plants are subject
now to some form of this disease.
Nothing definite is known of it's cause
or origin.
Fortunately, however, something is
known of a remedy. BY judicious
spraying with the widely known and
widely used Bordeaux Mixture"
-lime-water), 1t is possible
to protect the plants of both from any
serious effects from the blight.
First, we would advise j. A. NJ. to
procure seeds afresh from some North
ern locality for another year-at any
rate for a part of his crop.
Before sowing the seeds wash them
in a solution of bluestone water and
water the soil of the seed bed freely
with the same.
When he comes to set the plants out
prepare a grout of fresh COW ma
nure, clay dust and water and stir in
also a handful of bluestone and lime
into the grout. Into this dip the roots
of the plants until they are freely coat
ed with 1t.
After the plants get to growing good
and about or before the time they
bloom, sprinkle them freely with Dor
daeux Mixture" and repeat every two
weeks if 1t appears necessary. Our
correspondent doubtless has the for
mula for this remedy. Every garden
er should know of II, for it must be
used now on half the crops we plant.
Besides elephants and tomatoes II
will be a necessity to melons, grapes,
potatoes, strawberries and other crops
of more or less Importance.
Bordeaux Mixture.
In one vessel dissolve four pounds of
bluestone in one gallon or so of hot
water. In another vessel Stake fully
four pounds of fresh lime and add nifty
gallons of water. Then into the lime
solution pour slowly the bluestone solu-
ton, constantly stirring it. Prepare it,
just as needed for use. When using Il Ii
must be steadily stirred with a paddle,
else it will become disproportioned and
consequently not so effective.
The original Bordeaux" was made
stronger than this, but the above
strength has generally proved satisfac-
tory. 1t is better to use a weaker So
luton. and use 1t oftener. In a small
garden of one acre we have applied
the Bordeaux quite satisfactorily
with bunch of pine tops, a mop of
rags or a whisk broom. If possible,
however, sprayer should be pro-
vided.
We are much afraid that many a
crop of one thing or another is to be
utterly ruined in the South before the
farmer and gardener realizes the ne
cessity of being prepared to avert the
threatened danger. There is every
promise of serious consequences to US in
the next five years. blight and in
sect is as a black cloud to our truck
ing interests. Deliverance may come
Unexpectedly, however.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

characteristics. II will give animals
of a more representative form and
stamp. After the establishment Of a
few families of a race it was through.
this extended method of line breeding
that the general and so well known
breed characteristics were formed.
The matter of cross-breeding Is one
of still different form, being that of
distinct out-blood breeding. AS the
name icdicates, it is really true cross
between different and distinct breeds.
The use of this kind of mating may
be either for forming a new breed or
for the producing of a line of special
purpose animals. In both cases re-
suits have been attended with a high
degree of satisfaction.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
MADE POOR SOLDIERS.
british Not Pleased with Their So
mali Leyiea,

London, Nov. SO.-Details. which ar
rived by telegraph concerning the
march of Gen. Manning's flying col
umn, which relieved the garrison of
Bohotleh, Somaliland. Nov. 10. in the
Mad Mullah's country. and mail &C
counts of the original British reverse
at Erego, all dilate on the utter worth
lessness of the Somila levies, of which
the British forces are mainly made up.
On all occasions they exhibited cow
ardice and INSTRUMENTATION and the
British officers are disgusted at the
hopelessness of the task of reducing
the levies TO order. or{f ,Nar
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
FOR BIG DEVELOPMENT
Syndicate Has Secured Lands in
Eastern Kentucky.

Big Stone Gap, Va, Nov. 3O.-A big
syndicate, composed of Chicago, Duluth
and Eastern capitalists has closed a
deal for 100000 acres of flne mineral
and timber lanE in the border -coun-
ties of Eastern Kentucky and has OPP
tons on 100000 acres more. Surveyors
are laying off the lands, and the alb
stracts are being examined by experts,
but it will probably require two years
to complete this work.
1t is said that included in the scheme
for the development of this vast
amount of mineral wealth is the ex-
tension of three large systems into the
Big Sandy region. These roads are the
Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton, the
Chesapeake and Ohio and the Seaboard
Air Line.
The syndicate has been working on
this deal for a year or more, and it's
agents have quietly bought up and Sc
cured long term options on the richest
mineral lands in Eastern Kentucky.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

London, Nov. S0.-The government
has thrown further difficulties in the
way OF intending emigrants to South
Africa. The colonial Office announces
that after Dec. l, no permits to nro-
coed to the Transvaal or the Orange
River Colony will be issued in Eng
land or anywhere. except at South Ar
rican ports. Intending passengers are
advised to ascertain beforehand bv
writing whether they are likely to o.
tain nermfts
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
TRIAL OF BLONDIN.
For the Murder of His Wife Will
Begin To-day.

For the Murder of His Wife Will
Begin To-day.
Boston, Nov. 30.-The trial of Joseph
w. Blondin, charged with the murder
of his wife, Margaret, April 81, 1901,
which promises to be notable GRIM
inal case. will commence in the Su-
perior Criminal Court of Suffolk coun-
ty Tomorrow. Mrs. Blondin was last
seen alive on April 81, 1901 On June
l her headless body was found in the
woods of Chelmsford, and a few days
later the head was found in a creek
near by. Search To blghout the coun-
try failed to discover Blondin until
Feb. rs of this year.
During most of this time Blondin
was quietly at work in a factory in
White Plains, N. j.. and it was not un-
til he went to New York to make an
plfcation for a fireman's license that
he was recognized and arrested.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

New Bedford, Mass, Nov. S0.-The
barkentine Allan Wilde of Boston, with
a cargo of lumber from Savannah for
Boston. was hauled off rHommedieu
shoal. Vineyard Sound, last night by
the steamer Azeala, Capt. Gibbs. She
apparently was not much damaged
and remains at anchor near the place
where she went ashore, in six fathoms
of water
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
Matters ut MnuIfrie.

Moultrie. Ga, Nov. S0.-Mr. Matt j.
Pearsall has been appointed solicitor
of the City Court of Moultrie for the
next two years. Mr.. Pearsall was
formerly solicitor, but resigned two
years ago. He has quite a number of
friends in South Georgia. who will be
pleased TO know of his appointmen mt.
Mr.. Pearsall is partner of Hon. r. l..
Ship.
The County Commissioners have
commenced work on the Court House
grounds. They propose to make them
equal in beauty the grounds at Thorn
asville,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
THE WEATHER.

Morning News barometer. Nov.
80, 1880 p. m. ...............29 IA
Morning News thermometer, Nov.
80, 1880 p. m. ............. "a
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday:
For Georgia and South Carolina:
Fair and colder Monday. Tuesday fair,
with rising temperature; fresh west to
northwest winds.
For Eastern Florida and Western
Florida: Fair and cooler Monday.
Tuesday, fair; light to fresh northwest
winds. fh-
Yesterdays weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
CANADA is CAREFUL.
Precautions Against Introduction of
Cattle Disease

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 30.-In addition
to prohibiting cattle from entering
Canada from New England states, the
Canadian government will also pro-
hibit the loading of cattle at st. John
or Halifax in ships clearing from
Portland or Boston. The shipment of
cattle from the Canadian West in bond
through the state of Maine will be
stopped.
These orders will be revoked, how
ever, If the imperial government con-
sents. The minister of agriculture is
now in communication with Lord
Strathcona regarding the matter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

Dh' hAihA Wal Poison, No. 7. Ca
tarrh. These books should be In the
hands Of every person afflicted, as DIR.
Hathaway, the author. 10 recognized az
the best authority and expert In the
United States on these diseases Write
or send for the book you want to-day.
and u viii be sent you free. sealed.
address ), Newton Hathaway. N. D.,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
OBITUARY.
William wIIIsens, RaItimore.

Baltimore. Nov 30.--wiulam Wilkens
senior member OF the bristle and hair
factory OF william Wilkens & Son, died
tonight at his home IN this city. aged
81 years. Mr. Wilkens had been fail
ing IN health nearly n year. The Arm
has branches In New York and chica-
go.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
Frenks of Neuetntinn

Bloomington. ILL.,, Nov. 22.-Dame
Nature appears to have lost her reck-
ching in Central Illinois this fall. and
has been as active as If this was the
merry spring time. Freaks of vegeta-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

Hartford, Conn. Nov. 2O.-Neison
Augnsiave Moore the veteran land.
Scnpe painter died 40 tia home IN Ken
hington to-day from ap1pieRy He was
born IN Remington IN 1874,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
MAGAZINES.
Continued from Seventh Page.

Everybody will read with pleasure the
article entitled THE Best Tricks OF
Famous Magician" by Ruth Everett
There IL widespread Interest IN such
articles. This article on the series
dealing with captains OF industry con-
tains some well known names and
pictures Of familiar faces The arti-
Gle IL good one. The latest number
IL made ~ the best material and h
credit 20 the publisher and editor. The
Cosmopolitan, IrvinGt0n. n. Y.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

River Report. The hight of the Sa-
vannah river at Augusta, at a. M.
(75th meridian time), yesterday, was
S.6 feet. a fall of OF foot during the
preceding twenty -four hours.
Observa tions taken at the same mo-
ment of time. Nov. 80, 1902, p. M, 18th
meridian time
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
Small Matters.

man in Pennsylvania has found
the raising of crows a profitable ven
ture. Ready sale is found for the
heads and feathers to milliners for
decorating hats. Incubators are used
for Matching the eggs, which requires
fifteen days, and two weeks later the
product is ready for market.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

A touch of winter at last! After
many weeks of glorious Indian sum-
mer weather the first cold wave of the
season put in its appearance Friday
morning Nov. rs. The mercury fell
to 26 at Milledgeville, Ga, on that
day. The day before tomatoes and
beans We're gathered from the garden
for Thanksgiving dinner.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

One Kansas orchardist alone has So
600 bushels of apples to be put upon
the market. Choice apples are going
a-begging almost at $1.25 to $3.50 per
bushel.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

1t would appear that down here in
Georgia even we might get some of
this fruit for something less than so
cents per peck.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

ton are reported from many portions
Of Mclean and adjoining counties.
Samuel Heffner, a farmer of near hex
ington. has just completed cutting his
third crop of clover this year. Fourth
crops OF timothy hay were numerous
this year. and old settlers have been
trying to recall such a happening in
former years. 1t is believed to be un-
precedented. A farmer near Mclean
has been enjoying strawberries all
through the present month, and which
grew and developed without the aid
Of hothouses. William Smallman, a
resident of Champaign, picked quart
Of strawberries from his vines last
Sunday, the second crop this year. This
is also a very rare happening and can
not be recalled here. A farmer in Ford
county reports a second crop of black
berries. F. w. Offer, who resides in
Alton, writes that he is picking his
second crop of grapes this year. The
second crop is not so large nor are
the grapes as nutritious as the first
but are very palatable. George Heppre-
ly, a farmer of Livingston county, has
just completed cutting his second crop
of oats. After the first cutting he plow-
ed the field and the wet season follow
ing caused the scattered oats to grow
and develop in a wonderful manner.
Apples and peach trees have bloomed
the second time in many orchards, but
none have developed fruit.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

1t is so easy to dehorn young calf
and the advantage of so doing is so
great IT is strange that any one neg
lects 1t nowadays. 1t is easily done
any time within a year after birth.
especially. Some one has asked what
Will become of the hollow horn" the
orists and doctors, If the horns are ali
bred off the cattle. Well Never mind
about that. They will still have the
tail to split and salt.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01

OF late years we have relied on
"Pyrethrum" powder to destroy the
green worms, etc. on cabbages. A
western gardener insists that a half
pint of salt dissolved in five gallons
of water and sprinkled on the csh9
bage is an effective remedy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-01
ALLAN WILDE AFLOAT.

n. %. Boyer,
Local Forecast Official.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-12
William, Allen White.

William Allen White, who sturdily defends American
politicians in his powerful stories OF Middle Western life
StraaEcms and Sroils only 80 years Old has been
for several years the editor Of OF the prominent
newspapers In his State, the Emporia (Kan) Gazette lie
was horn in Eulporia, by the way
His father Allen White, country doctor, of New
England parcntagc aud his mother Of Irish descent MIR
Whites parents moved lei Dorado. Kan, when he
baby and there he spent bis boyhood and youth lie
graduated from the high school and later after
90 Emporia college entered printing office devil. lie
remained there long enough learn the rudimcns of the
trade when he entered the State university Lawrence Kan
He studied there off and for four years working on
the local papers local reporter printer and editorial
writer He graduated from the university but
took a job manager of the III Dorado Republican
In 1901 he the Kansas City Journal editorial
writer aud in So. he political correspondent at To-
reka When the campaign OF 1909 closed White went to the
Kansas City Star editorial writer
In 1893 he married Miss Sallie Lindsay Of Kansas City
Kan and years bought the Emporia Gazette. He
~ August and in the fall OF that year brought
book of under the title, "The Real Issue"
These many them printed in the Kansas City
Star while White worked on the paper
White is a practical politician, being chairman of his
ward republican organization member Of the county
trail committee and member OF the republican State
trail committee He works in every department Of the Ga
writes locals personals. runaway items, local adver
tisomsns makes advertising contracts attends the Office
correspondence writes the editorials and Solicits job work
In 1909 the stories which had been running in various
magazines collected and published since when he has
devoted himself 80 writing stories OF political life and
sketches of political for Scrbuers and other maya
zines.