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Arizona republican., 1902-04-22
WHEN TO CUT ALFALFA
Series of Interesting Experiments
 Made by Scientific Men.

The following press bulletin relative
 to the cutting of alfalfa and issued by
 the Manhattan. Kan. agricultural col lege will interest Salt River valley farmers:
 Alfalfa should be cut when not more than one-tenth of the plants have come in bloom. Cut at this early stage. the yield of hay for the season will be
 much greater than if the alfalfa is cut near maturity. and every pound of hay secured will be worth more for feed. At the Kansas experiment station a strip through a field of alfalfa was cut when one-tenth was in bloom, another strip was cut after full bloom had past. The strip cut early was nearly ready to cut the second time when that cut af-
 ter full bloom was being harvested the first time. The strip cut early grew vigorously through the season and
 made three cuttings and good after
 math. The strip cut after full bloom
 gave a low yield the first cutting and
 did rot grow sufficiently to yield good
 second cutting. Early cuttings seem to invigorate the plant.
 The late cutting of the first crop
 seems to injure the plant more than al any other time, and we have found it profitable to cut alfalfa the first time as soon as one-tenth was in bloom. even though the weather was bad and
 We knew that the crop would spoil in
 curing. The increased yield from sue
 ceeding cuttings over that cut late
 much more than makes up for the loss of the first crop.
 Successful clover growers. the first
 time they try alfalfa, often ruin the stand, so that it has to be plowed up,
 by waiting to cut until it reaches the
 stage at which clover is usually cut.
 The great value of alfalfa is the large
 amount of protein it contains. that ma
 terial in feed that is absolutely neces-
 sary for the formation of blood, lean
 meat and milk. The higher the protein in alfalfa, the more valuable the crop The chemical department of this sta
 tion found the effect of cutting alfalfa at different stages, as follows: Protein. One-tenth in bloom. 1S5 per cent Onehalf in bloom. ... 172 per cent In full bloom. .............. 14.4 per cent The Colorado experiment station found the effect of cutting alfalfa as l follows:
 Protein.
 Coming in bloom. ....... 1S.5 per cent Half in bloom 14.6 per cent In full bloom. m.............. 12.9 per cent The Utah experiment station for five
 years cut alfalfa at different stages of
 maturity and fed the crop in producing -beef. The average production per year per acre was as follows:
 Hay, Beef Tons. Pounds. In first bloom. m............ 5.35 706 In full bloom 490 562 | Half blooms fallen. 4.55 49O | These experiments made in three states-Kansas, Colorado and Utah 1 prove that alfalfa cut in the first bloom will give the greatest yield and feeding value. The leaves of alfalfa contain
 more than three times as much protein
Arizona republican., 1902-04-22

There are cheap baking powders, made from alum. but they are ex- ceedingly harmful to health. Their astringent and cauterizing qualities add ? dangerous element to food.
Arizona republican., 1902-04-22

The Utah experiment station for five years cut alfalfa at different stages of maturity and fed the crop in producing beef. The average production per year per acre was as follows:
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
NO CONFLICTING
 EXCURSION DATES
REPRESENTATIVES OF PAssEN. GER DEPARTMENTS OF RAIL ROADS ENTERING BIRMINGHAM HOLD CONFERENCE.

There was a,large gathering of passen- ger officials in Birmingham yesterday for the purpose of conferring about summer excursion dates. In the past these dates often confiicted. but an agreement has been reached which will prevent any trouble of that sort in the future. The summer excursion season begins this year April 12 which is a little earlier than usual.
 Three different conferences were held. One was to arrange excursion dates for the Birmingham lines. one for the Selma lines and one for the Mobile lines.
 The Birmingham conference called for the largest attendance, and these officials responded:
 c. A Benscoter, assistant general pas senger agent, Southern Railway, Chatta- nooga; E. G. Johnson, chief clerk, Louis vile and Nashville Railroad, Louisville; Fred Robinson, assistant general passen- ger agent, Central of Georgia Savannah; A. G. Lytte, chief clerk, Alabama Great Southern Railroad, Cincinnati Local representatives present: c. E. Jackson, travelling passenger agent. Southern Rail- way. city: c. O. Jackson. travelling pas- senger agent, Frisco System. city; A. B. Freeman, travelling passenger agent. Ala bama Great Southern, city; Capt P. Syd Jones, district passenger agent. Louis vile and Nashville, city.
 In the Selma conference were the fol- lowing, C. A Benscoter of the Southern, E. G. Johnson of the Louisville and Nash vile and J. P. Billups, acting general passenger agent of the Atlanta and West Point and the Western Railway of Ala bama-
 C. M. Sheppard, general passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio; I. A. Bens- coter and E. c. Johnson met and agreed upon the Mobile rates.
 All three of the meetings were held at the Hillman.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
SOLEMN SERVICES.
Maundy Thursday Was Observed With
 impressive Ceremonies.

Maundy Thursday services in the Catho- lie and Episcopal churches were deeply impressive.
 At high mass at St. Paurs the Rev. Father O'Reilly was celebrant. After the mass the blessed sacrament was carried in solemn procession from the high altar to the repository on St. Joseph's altar. The procession moved through the middle aisle to the front and then down the side aisle to the repository which was decked with many flowers and surrounded by many lighted candles. This ceremony of carrying the blessed sacrament to the re- pository took place in all the Catholic churches in the world.
 The bells of Catholic churches are hushed from Maundy Thursday morning until the Gloria is sung in the mass on Holy Saturday.
 Last night at St. Paurs the Rev. Father Downs preached a carefully prepared sermon on the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
 In spite of the indictment weather a large congregation attended the darkened service at St. Mary s-on-the- Highlands Good Friday services at St. Mary's will be at 7:3O a. m. and Il a. m. On Saturday there will be only one sermon at that church-7:30 a. m.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
MILES CASE DROPPED.
The President VIII Ignore the Gen.
 erals Statements.

New York. March H.-A special to the Tribune from Washington says:
 It is understood from an authoritive source that there will be no further con- troversy over the testimony of General Miles before the senate military commit tee The subject was referred to at the cabinet m eeting today and it is regarded now as almost certain that President Roosevelt will take no official notice of the statements made by General Miles. It is said that a perusal of his testimony with respect to the Philippines and the army has not given offense to the Pres ident. officials generally regard the incl dent as closed. Had statements similar to those accredited to General Miles In the newspaper accounts of his testimony been made by any officer of the army. the impression here is that prompt ac- ton would have been taken to rebuke such an offender. But in this case 1t has
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
ASSOCIATION DAY.
Sunday School Workers to Meet to
 Complete Organization.

An Association Day" will be held Sun day, April 13. by the Jefferson county Sunday School Association for the pur- pose of completing Its organization and mapping out future work Every Sun day school in the county will be repre- scented.
 meeting held at the Cum mberland Presbyterian church Wednesday was at tended by number of superintendents and others interested in the work. The plans for this meeting were made at that time.
 A committee consisting of MT. R. A. Lewis. MT. Frank Leslie and MT Von L. Thompson were named to arrange the de- tails.
 The invitation of the Woodlawn Bap- tist church for the next county conven- tion was accepted. This will be held July 10 and Il.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
WOMAN DIES OF BURNS.
Marie McDanelI, Who Was Badly
 Burned Monday Night.

Marie McDanell, the negro woman who was badly burned Monday night in her room in the rear of Mrs Blythe's house on Twenty-frst street died yesterday morning at St. Yincent's Hospital, where she was carried Tuesday morning Mir. and Mrs Blythe ran to the house In answer to the aged negro's screams and found her kneeling on the floor with her arms in front of her face as if to shield 1t from the flames. Her face. breast and abdomen were badly burned and the neck piece the negro wore was cinder.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
SHOT HIS DIVORCED WIFE.
One Bullet Intended for Her Struck
 the Mother-in-Law.

Emporia, Kas., March 27.-Stephen G. Conkling of the grocery firm of Emry & Conkling, today shot and fatally wound ed his divorced wife, shot and seriously wounded his mother-in-law, Mrs. Silvers after which he discharged the two re- maining bullets of the pistol into his own heart, dying instantly
 The tragedy which occurred at the home of Mrs. Silvers, was the outgrowth of m matrimonial troubles which terminated in a divorce suit. Conkling had threatened to kill his wife a number of times since the divorce was granted and when he ap- peared at the house today he began to shoot before she could escape.
 One of the bullets intended for her struck her mother.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
MINERS WILL NOT
 STRIKE APRIL 1
Representatives of Both Sides
 Meet { nd Have Discussion
HANNA ARRANGED MEETING
He Is Empowered to Gall Another Con- ference Within the Next Thirty Days-Miners Notified to De-
 fer Definite Action.

New York, March 27.-Mine workers and mine owners of anthracite fields de- bated their differences for four hours to- day in a conference arranged by the con- ciliation committee of the National Civic Federationa but the meeting was without result save that the workers agreed not to strike on April 1 as decreed at the Shamokin convention. There is to be fur ther friendly discussion between the two interests, and Senator Hanna, as chair man of the industrial department of the federation, was empowered to call an- other conference at any favorable time within the next thirty days.
 The workers asked for an increase in pay. shortening of the working day to eight hours and the adoption of scale for the entire district. The operators declined to grant the demands as to time and pay and refused to permit the com- plete unionizing of their properties.
 Offered to Meet Them.
 The operators offered to meet employees with grievances at any time, but insisted that there be no distinction between union and non union men. They also asserted that present market conditions did not warrant any increase in wages or a de- crease in working time.
 The presidents of the coal companies outlined three propositions and said that under no circumstances would they re- cede. Those propositions were as fol- lows:
 l. That there should be no distinction between union and non-union men.
 2. That the officials of the companies would meet committees consisting of en- ployes to discuss and adjust all griev- ances. The members of the committees must be persons in the employ of the companies, but the matter of their ap- pointment would not be inquired into, either as to their religion. politics or membership in labor organizations.
 2. That the coal must be prepared to meet the market requirements and that the output Of the mines must be main tained at their productive capacity and in no way be interferred with.
 Both Sides to Take Time. When Senator Hanna came from the conference room he said
 "The miners representatives have pledg- ed themselves to withdraw the threat of a partial strike on April 1. Both sides are to take time to consider the representa- tions made today and in thirty days, or at call, the committee Is to meet and hear the results of this deliberation. An agree ment seems likely"
 President Mitchell tonight sent tele- gram to the secretaries of the three Anthracite districts, saying In part:
 we are hopeful that questions at is- sue will be satisfactorily adjusted ahd strike averted. Notify all mine workers to defer action upon resolution adopted at Shamokin convention"
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
NEGRO STABS CONDUCTOR,
Elledge Receives a PanfuI
 Wound Through the Hand.

Conductor William P. Elledge, brother of Policeman Elledge, was stabbed through the hand last night by a negro at the Powderly station of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power Company. He threw up his arm to ward off a stab from the knife, the blade going through his hand He fired at the negro five times but missed, and the negro escaped
 Several nights ago he had some trouble with the negro and put him off the car. Last night he was visiting in Powderly and was waiting for the car to come to Birmingham. The negro stepped up, look ed at him and then said he would kill him now that they had an equal chance. The negro had the knife in his hand, and made a thrust at Conductor Elledge. The negro's name Is not known.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
FESTIVAL TICKETS.
Guarantors Can Reserve Seats Now
 and the Public Next Monday.

The guarantors of the music festival have the privilege of reserving seats at Parker's drug store today and tomor- row, and the box sheet will be open to the public all next week. The price of tickets good for seats is only s1.
 Last year the audience on the first night of the festival numbered nearly 250O and on the second night nearly as many. The audiences this year promise to be large. for many reasons. In the first place Birmingham has increased in population within the past twelve months In the second place, the programmes in- clude much more popular music this year than they did last In the third place MT. and Mrs. Guckenberger will make their farewell appearance, while Miss Edna Gockel will make her first appear ance upon her return home from Berlin.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
COTTON MILL STOCKHOLDERS.
Old Board of Directors and Officers Reelected by AvondaIe Mills.

The stockholders of the Avondale mills held their annual meeting in the office of the cotton factory yesterday after noon. They reelected the old board of directors, whose names follow: Messrs. B. B. Conner, B. E. Roden, T. T. Hillman, Robert Jemison, N. E. Barker, F. D. Nabers, W. J. Milner, J. F. Conner and M V. Joseph. Only routine business was transacted.
 The directors met later in the afternoon and reelected Mir. B. B. Conner president and treasurer and MT. Charles H. Abbott secretary.
 During the fiscal year the company put 5000 additional spindles in the factory, bringing the number up to nearly ss, 900. It is operating 1152 looms and is putting in 22 more.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
ROOSEVELT STIRs VETERANS,
Want to Know What Will Become of
 Deserters' Widows.

Washington, March N.-The deciara- tion by the President that so long as he is in office no deserter will find favor with him has excited the interest of or ganizations of war veterans as to what will become of the widows of soldiers who deserted, afterward enlisted in other commands and drew pensions for this latter service.
 General Donohue commended Ae stand taken by the President in regard to deserters, but wanted to know his views as to soldiers widows. The Presi-- dent replied that in all cases of the char acter mentioned brought to his attention he would carefully consider the circum- stances and where possible give the widows the benefit of the doubt.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
SUSPECTS ARRESTED.
Three Men Detained Believed to Be
 Pickpockets.

Three white men. one of whom is be- lieved by Chief Austin to be the man who picked the pocket of MT. Wayne walcott on a Powderly car Sunday after noon, were arrested last night on an Ensley car by Policemen Nix and Hury, charged with attempting to pick the pocket of a man yesterday afternoon in the Stag saloon.
 The three men are J. B. Key, Luke Wooten and W. E. Montgomery. They were arrested on description given by persons in the Stag saloon. About $35 was found on one of the men and each had . watch.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
BENNETT KNOCKED OUT.
Joe Cans Gets in Lucky Hook On the
 Right Jaw.

Baltimore, March 27.-Joe Cans knocked out Jack Bennett of McKeesport, Pa., to- night in the fifth round.
 Bennett, who had considerably the best of 1t In weight put up what looked to be a pretty hard fight while he lasted, al- though 1t could be plainly seen that Cans outgeneralled him. The end came in a mix-up when the fifth round was about half oyer Cans saw his opportunity and landed right hook to the jaw, which fairly lifted Bennett off his feet and sent him into dreamland.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
EDUCATIONAL DAY Charleston, s, C., Exposition.

For the above occasion the Southern Railway will sell individual tickets from Birmingham, Ala, to Charleston, s. C., and return on March S1. April 1 and at the low rate of s11.45 for the round trip. A special rate for parties of students and teachers. twenty-five or more op one ticket, has been made for this occasion rate, S9.52: tickets limited ten days from date of sale.
 For further information call on Union Depot Ticket Agent or Southern Railway Passenger Office.
 c. E. JACKSON, T. P. A.,
 2O19 First Ave. Birmingham, Ala. 3-27-5t
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

apparently been found in the first place that General Miles testimony before a committee sitting in executive session was not of character which warranted such rigorous actions.
 Friends of the general are inclined to believe he, will retire some time before he reaches the compulsory age limit.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Knight Templars.

There will be a special conclave of Cyrene Commandery No. 10, K. T.. held at their Asylum. Masonic Temple. on Fri day evening, March S. at 7:SO o'clock. Work, Red Cross. Visiting fratus cor dially invited. JAMES ESDALE, B. c.
 c. J. GEOHEGAN, Recorder. :,
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS

Laxative Brom o-Quinine removes the cause. E. w. Groves signature on every box. 2-26-wed- fri
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Mrs Catherine Cook.

Mrs. Catherine Cook, aged 65 years, died yesterday morning at her home on Eighteenth street and First avenue. The remains will be inferred this morning in the Catholic cemetery.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
DEATHS ANDFUNERALS
Robert Rclhie.

The remains of Robert Richie. who died at St. Vincents Hospital several days ago of apoplexy, were yesterday morning inferred in Elm Leaf cemetery. The friends of the deceased waited several days to hear from his relatives in Eng land and then decided to bury him.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY-Pe tions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Sid Johnson. Leroy Smith and Jacob Abraham.
 MARRIAGE LICENSES-Marriage li- censes were Issued yesterday to Richard Knabe and Mary Louigi; William H. Knight and Macie W. Robertson.
 GRAND MASTER CoMING.-Grand Master Winfield s. Lewis of the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows, will be the guest of Magnolia Lodge No. 121 next Monday evening. The members of the Odd Fellow Lodges are all invited to be pres ent.
 POSTPONED TILL TODAY-Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the teach CTS meeting to have been held at the public school building last night was postponed. There will be meeting this morning at o'clock. when a full attend ance is expected.
 HOLIDAY HOURS-Today being good Friday the postoffce will serve holiday hours, The windows will be open from to 10 o'clock. There will be one delivery in the suburbs and two in the business section of the city
 RAIN HURTS ATTENDANCE.-O few were present at the monday meeting yesterday at the First Presby- terian church, the rain causing the num- Der to fall off considerably. The meetings are being held preparatory to the coming of the Rev pr. Munhall. who will con- duct a series of revival services.
 TO GIVE SOCIAL.-The Christian En- deavor Society of the First Presbyterian church will give a social this evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of MT. Robert R. Zell, 1000 Eleventh avenue south.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY-Peti tions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Sid Johnson. Leroy Smith and Jacob Abraham.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

MARRIAGE LICENSES-Marriage li- censes were issued yesterday to Richard Knabe and Mary Louigi; William H. Knight and Macie W. Robertson.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-16
Besie,'s waukesan Brewing Com pan

Besies's waukegan brewing Com pany.
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The frequent use Of adulterants and
substitutes for malt and hops In the
manufacture Of malt liquors has re-
suited In an inquiry for an article Of
domestic manufacture. wholly free
from anything Of a harmful or deleteri.
Gus nature. and mt price that would
commend Its use to all. The failure
hitherto to obtain such IN article has
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Therefore we are prepared to place
on the market bottled ale and porter
unexcelled In quality, equal In every
respect to the imported, at q much
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Our goods being manufactured from
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whatever being used, and. being bottled
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Families can obtain these goods Of
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-16
News from All Parts Of the World
Carefully Selected from the
Press kilograms.
A Weekly Digest Of the Most Important
Facts and Happenings for Busy
Readers.

The boiler Of the tug Jacob Kuper
blew up near st. Georges. Staten 1slanl.
and four members of the crew were kill
ed by the explosion or drowned. Two
men were rescued. The tug sank al
most Immediately and later a quantity
Of wreckage and clothing and the name
board came ashore with the ebb tide
along Staten Island. The owners of the
wrecked craft are q. d. Kuper Il Broth
ers. The Kuper was towing lighter
loaded with cotton from Brooklyn to
Staten Island. The Staten Island ferry.
boat Castleton was near the scene Of the
explosion, and Captain Braistcd Of the
ferryboat says the blast and the sinking
Of the tug were almost simultaneous. The
tug seemed to break In two amidships.
The Castleton was stopped and boats
were lowered, but only one man was pick
ed up by the Castleton. His face was
horribly burned and scnlded. The other
rescued man was picked up by passing
tugbOat,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-16
FARMERS FORM A COMBINE.
Capital Of ESQ. 900. 900 to Be Used
In Securing Better Prices.

Capital Of 100000. 900 to Be Used
In Securing Better Prices.
The Farmers National Cooperative
Exchange Company has filed articles Of
incorporation with capital Of $5O.OOO,OOO
with the Secretary Of State ut Pierre,
8. ID. The purposes Of the corporation
ere to buy, sell and deal In grain. pro-
visions, live stock and oil kinds of pro.
duce on commission and otherwise, and
for that purpose build and equip grain
elevators, warehouses, cold storage
plants, stock yards and whatever may be
necessary to carry on the business Of the
corporation. One-fourth OF the capital
stock will be used for building the elcva-
tors, yards, branch Offices. ETC., and tn.
other fourth will be made cash fund for
the purpose Of dealing In cash grain and
provisions on the Board Of Trade. The
remaining half Of the capital stock will
be left virtually with the farmers In va.
rious banks where the money has been
raised to enable them to carry their crops
for more favorable market. This will
give the farmers $5O,OOO.OOO back Of their
interests to help them In securing better
prices for their produce.