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equally true that the cultivation Of
corn will never be found profitable on
very poor land. Some growers, from
force of habit, perhaps, every spring
plant corn on land which they know is
too poor to produce profitable corn.
The blowing and cultivating of poor
soil Is as expensive as the blowing and
cultivating OF fertile soil. Corn grow
ing should not be attempted on such
land until it is brought into a fertile
condition by the growing and blowing
under of leguminous crops, the appli-
cation OF manures, etc. In the mean
time some of the crops that require
less fertility than corn may be grown.
1t should be remembered that the ma
ture of the corn plant is such that it
will not produce grain unless the soil
is rich enough to afford considerable
growth of stalk, and that the belt yield
of ears is not obtained unless the
stalks have made maximum growth.
For this reason some other plants will
produce small or fair crops on soil too
poor to produce corn. A cotton plant
adjusts its yield of lint to the fertility
of the coil, small plant producing q
small number of bolls containing lint
of as good quality as that from
larger plant bearing many more hollis.
A hay crop is also quite regular in
proportion to the fertility Of the soil.
This Is not true, however, of corn.
When poor soil dwarfs grass to half its
normal size, the crop Of hay Is reduced
by about one-half, but when poor soil
dwarfs the corn plants to half their
normal size it is probable that there
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-20

There Is many pitfall for the COM
plexion In the fashionable brown" says
Chicago artist, according to the Tri-
bune. AS rule, 1t intensifies the color
of the eyes to match them or wear q
deeper shade Of the same color. Espe-
cially is this true of blue, but in brown
It does not always have q happy effect.
For instance. The. brown eyes that are
accompanied by hair that is two or
three shades darker, or almost black.
are not improved by any Of the fashion,
able reddish or golden browns.
INSTEAD, these shades clash with /,
tinge Of purple that is always lurking
around the eyes and hair in this COM
bination, and the result is a spotted eff
feet. The only brown possible to this
complexion is dark seal that renders
It opaepA TIE woman with hair Of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-20

6O bushels per acre, but the average of
the entire United States for the past
ten years (237a bushels per acre.
shows that many are annually harvest
ing less than half of this quantity.
Since the average crop in the states
best adapted to corn growing is but
little above. the general average of the
entire country, it is evident that the
average is not lowered to any great ex-
tent by the poor crops in sections un-
suited to corn growing. Moreover, the
yield per acre in the New England
states, with their poor soil and short
growing season, is greater than in any
other part of the country. This clearly
indicates the possibility of greatly in
creasing the yield per acre in the corn
belt. This Is especially easy of ac-
complishment in the southern states.
where the present average is low and
where the growing season is not short
ened by frosts.
The most valuable information re-
garding the growing Of corn in any
particular section can be obtained
from !, unprejudiced observant corn
growers OF many years experience;
and the writer wishes to thank the
hundreds who have SO kindly given
him such information. The fact that
the experiences Of growers in different
localities and the reports of expert
ments from the various state experi-
ment stations do not agree should not
lower the estimation of the value of
either. Such disagreement follows nee
essarily from the different soils. alti-
tudes. ATTITUDES and seasons. Conflict
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he would Perceive the economy Of
growing a soil-enriching, leguminous
plant between the corn rows. On the
broad prairies of the western states
ne would learn methods of curtailing
expenses by the use of plows, planters,
cultivators and corn harvesters, de-
signed SO that one man can work a
large number of horses and thereby &C.
complish maximum of work. With
such implements one man can, without
help, plant and care for 40 or 60 acres
OF corn in addition to his other crops.
The same methods and implements are
suitable for many farms where more
tedious and laborious methods are now
followed
While it is true that proper attention
to seed selection and methods of cul-
tivation will greatly increase the aver.
age production per acre for all land
now devoted to corn growing. it 10
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having dental degree from NORTH
western university dental school in
Chicago, which is one Of the foremost
In the world, would. according to this
decision, not be allowed to append
that degree to his name in Germany.
A glimpse OF these German schools
will show the completeness of the sys-
tenn Of popular education. First come
the public elementary schools. OF
which there are in the empire So, 164.
with 144,4S4 teachers (122,145 male:
22,339 fema1e), and S,S29,812 pupils.
There are also GA private elementary
schools, with 10000 pupils.
Above the elementary schools rank
the middle schools of the townsville
Burger Schulen or Hohereburger Schu-
len-which fit their pupils for business
life. Children of the working classes
may continue their education at me
Fortbildung Schulen or Continuation
schools" which are open in the even
ing or other convenient time.
The secondary schools are arranged
on a homogeneous plan. The Gym
nasia" are the most fully developed
classical schools, preparing pupils in =
nine years course for the universities
and the learned professions. These
are the most numerous and, in spite
of the tendency against the classics,
the most popular. The Pro-gymnasia
differ from these in not having the
highest classes. Then come the Real
gymnasia, in which Latin, but not
Greek. is taught, and more time IL
given to modern subjects" The
Real Pro-gymnasia" have q similar
course, but have no class correspond
ing to the highest class in the preced-
ing. In the -Real-Schulen" and
"Real-Schulen" Latin is wholly dis
placed in favor of xne modern lam
guages. The high schools for the girls
are called Observation-Disclosures"
Besides these, there are numerous
Gerrerhe-Schulen," or technical
schools, normal schools and SEMI
naries.
The climax is the university. OF
these there are 81, at the head OF
which numerically stand Berlin univer-
sity, with more than 5000 students.
Leipsic is one of the Oldest, celebrat-
ing in October, 1905, her five hum
dredth anniversary. In this university
is the home of the great scholarship OF
which the Germans are justly proud.
The German professor and the Ger
man university student may not ba
dismissed in brief article. They
merit careful and prolonged attention.
Let us not forget, however, that
American institutions are attracting
worldwide attention, and less and less
is it becoming necessary for the adj
vanced student in certain lines to visit
European schools. The amount az
money poured out for American
schools by private citizens astonishes
the Germans, whose schools are sub
sidized chiefly by the state. America
in some educational features is decid-
eddy in advance of Germany, though
we acknowledge the supremacy OF the
in her vast and patient re-
searches in her commanding scholar
ship in all lines.
AMOS W. PATTEN.
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nere n-or the woman-who WIN
for the na sock that won't wear on.
, aa,s the man with an , scon0n man 4
Of MIND, Md - - buy a new pair Of SOCKS Ks
cant ano .,n.e M toes poke nols
every . ! sock. and hate TO have ., my
through & s1 most Of her time darnins
for me nan you,'' declared
I'm m a,n,cal mans unmarried friend
ihe ec &C.. .ot no wife 70 darn fof ne
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TROUBLES OF AN HEiREss.
Fraulein Krupp, Richest Girl in Essen,
Germany, Guarded by
Detectives.

It IS one of the grim ironies of fate that
a young girl, barely Of age, should be
in q sense responsible for the bloodshed
in the struggle between Russia and Ja-
pan, owing to the fact that she supplied
both powers with practically all their
guns The young woman in question 10
Miss Krupp, who, on the death Of her
father, became chief proprietor OF the
world-famous Krupp works at Essen.
and likewise became the wealthiest
woman in the world.
The heiress seems to have inherited
some of the family capacity for In
dustrial organization, for she takes the
greatest pride and delight In supervising
the work of the different departments,
and declares that at some future time
she will have gained sufficient experience
to take an active part in the direction Of
affairs.
Meanwhile, her interference in bust.
ness matters Is limited to passive SUPER
vision, but she takes more active part
in controlling the management OF the
numerous auxiliary departments Of the
establishment. The schools for the chill
dren Of her employees and the hospitals
for the care Of the sick receive regular
visits from her, and she has sharp eye
for defects Of all kinds.
knowing human nature, 1t is hardly
surprising to find that Miss Kupp's
employees do not appreciate her good
qualities and charitable ways. Living in
Miss Kupp's houses, sending their chill
dren to her scnoois, applying to her hos.
pitfalls when they or their families are
sick, attending her churches. drinking
beer in her restaurants, buying meat
from her slaughter houses, four from her
mills, bread from her bakeries and hats
and clothes from her stores makes them
feel that they are her serfs. and not free
born laborers.
Miss Krupp's charitable disposition
has, become known to the general public
in Germany, with the result that she
receives, on an average, over 200 purely
begging letters day, and over $50 let.
tiers daily entreating her to grant some
position in the works to some worthy
young man.
She also has to undergo some Of the in-
conveniences which are generally con.
finded to emperors and kings. Her vast
wealth and the ownership OF an entire
city make her likely target for an
archists' bullets, and her friends are In
constant terror Of assassination. For
this reason her guardians have insisted
on her being continually guarded by
special corps of detectives, who are Ill
ways in her vicinity.
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p1T nF.. DOMESTIC ECONOMY

But" he went en-, I've found way
ia make socks last more than what you
MIGHT call their normal life. It's Sim
Me enough. Don't wear the same sock
ON the same foot more than one day
al a time. Put to-day's left seek on
the right foot tomorrow. and SO on.
..I,ve been astonished at the amount
AZ extra wear I've got out OF my socks
- this easy method. It has saved me
many a darning bill at the laundry.
ana il you will try 1t, your wife viii
have less darning to do.
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BROWN EYES IN ECLIPSE

a little brighter shade, however, has
usually a tinge of red in her cheeks,
which is brought out by brown Of
warm reddish shade.
'"The Titan haired woman with eyes
shade or two darker may also wear
the shades that match either eyes or.
hair. because her color scheme is pure.
Even an occasional freckle on her face
shows that the pigment is all upon the
same order"
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will be little or no grain yield, and any
ears that are produced will be small
and inferior.
C.P HARTLEY.
Keen Scent.
c. p. HARTLEY.

Keen Scent.
The neighbor had been requested by
Eddies mother to no longer furnish
him with candy, as had been her GUS
tom. So it happened that on the oc-
casion OF the next neighborly call Ed
dies disappointment was great.
At last he remarked: ut seems to
me smell candy.
Importuned SO directly Mrs. A
presented him with diminutiye por-
ton.
Looking at 1t long and earnestly.
Eddie was heard to say: Gould it be
possible smelled SO small piece:'-
Lippiucott's Magazine.
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Sarcastic.

"Halloa!" cried the neighbor. What
are you building new chickenhouse
for?"
Why" replied Nettles, for flock OF
pink elephants, Of course. You didn't
suppose I'd put chickens in it, did your"
London Tit-Bits.
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Duty Of Silence.

The optimist cannot fall back, can
not falter, for he knows his neighbor
will be hindered by his failure to keep
in line. He will therefore hold his
place fearlessly and remember the duty
Of silence. Sufficient unto each heart
is its own sorrow.-Helen Keller.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-20

ia i d Aidl SClOuo
example of Gods
grace, mercy and
love we navein Ra-
hab, that woman
of the town, that
daughter Of the
neathenish Jeri-
chic. How start
ling and strange
it seems to find
her name among
those of Abraham,
Isaac and Jacob
and Moses; yea
more that HI
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-20
@unh attn Ban aafthnna
fttt}1lnyrn it Qrnrtt CULTURE
~ the Exercise Of Care Crop Of the Country Could
Be Greatly Increased

l|HE object OF this article is
", to present to farmers some
Vd N n suggestions as to the surest
WKE and quickest means of in
creasing the production of
corn per acre. The writer
s ss certain that it is DOS
sloie within few years to double tho
average production of corn per acre in
:. Tue united States, and to accomplish
II wlthor- any increase in work ~
expense. 1t is not to be understood
from this that it is desirable to double
Tue present corn crop, but that it Is
desirable to produce the same yield on
smaller number OF acres and with
less labor. If 60 bushels are raised ON
one acre instead of on two acres the
labor OF blowing, narrowing. planting
cultlvating and harvesting is greatly
reduced. Some farmers produce from
year to year an average of more than
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-20
Stuck, B'aosh.

Farmer Medders-But thought
Wilder Jones " Hn't goin't ter take no
more summer boarders.
Farmer Whif1etree-Wal, she took
one Of 'em fer better or wuss last year
an now she's got ter take more tes
support him.-Puck.
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More in It.

.Does your daughter play Mozart?"
INQUIRED the young man with gold
trimmed glasses.
II believe she does" answered Mrs.
Sanders. affably. But / think She
nrefers bridge. STRAY Stories.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-20
RAHAB AND THE
SCARLET THREAD
Sermon by the Highway and
Byway" Preacher.
(Copyri:ht, 1904, by J. NJ. Edison. }

Chicago, Sunday, July H. 1904.
Text:-'By faith Rahab the harlet per-
shed not with them that were disobedi-
ent, having received the spies with peace"
Heb. 11:31
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-20

When men begin to improve on Gods
way they are likely to 60 astray.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-20

DAHABS attitude was one of faith to-
N wards God, and this condition of
heart led to obedience to God. When
she heard of the true God she believed
q Him. She wanted to know more Of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
WATERYILL.E:.

There is young man about town wondering who sent him the leap year package by express yesterday, the con. tents of which he paid 35 cents on He is trying>to ind use for the contents.
 MT and Mrs M. Bride of Hartford, who attended the production of "Kath, leen Mavourneen," have returned to tAeir home
 Philip Johnson, who for the past few days has been the guest Of MT and Mrs Charles Stevens, has returned to his home in Thomaston.
 Prayer meeting at Grace M E church this evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 John Macoley spent yesterday il town with friends.
 The ladies of St Paul's parish society will hold domestic bakery sale in the Waterville drug store Saturday iron 2 to 5:3O p. m.
 Kathleen Mavourneen" was pre- scented by the Waterville Dramatic so ciety last evening in Pythian hall, be fore the largest audience the hall evel held-450 people. The work of all tho l members detserved credit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
MARIE TEMPEST.

The engagement of Marie Tempest
 1n "The> Marriage of Kitty" this even &ng at Pors, will be brilliant event. When she first came to this country, seome dozen or more years ago, Miss Tempest was at once recognized as an Accomplished and artistic singer and
 N most brilliant comedienne 1t did Ehot take her long to establish herself
 Hs great favorite and the memory Ibf her attractiveness has not faded S1uring the years of her absence. Op- 2portunity to renew old associations Fwill be offered in the engagement this evening Although Miss Tempest re- Turns to Us as a cornedienne, the action EDfs her play, "The Marriage of Kitty" Erequires her to sing French ballad, Ewhich will serve to show that she still Eefains all her former powers as q vo- 5calist. During her recent long en- lgagement at the Hudson theater, New
 Tork, Miss Tempest and hersplay re- Bceived the most unanimous and en- lthusiastic praise that has been accord
 ed to any production of this season,
 Prices are 25 and 50 cents, $1, $1.5O
 bnd $2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
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NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
The. Mohawks Will Smoke and Enjoy

The. Mohawks Will Smoke and Enjoy
 Themselves Tomorrow Night
 The Mohawk Athletic club will hold q smoker in their club rooms on Rub- Der avenue tomorrow night. Vocal and instrumental music and wrestling will afford the amusement for the evening. s,
 Emil Waller of Rubber avenue has gone to New Brunswick, N. J., where he will spend some time. Mir Waller Is ill very poor health.
 There will be Lenten devotons at St Francis's church this evening at 73:O o'clock.
 Rock Rimmon grange will hold a sociable tonight at the home of George Clark in Beacon Falls.
 Milton Cochran of Ansonia spent yesterday with friends in town.
 Truman Stearns of Church street swho has been i'll with diphtheria, has recovered and the quarantine has been removed. Columbus hall was crowded last night, the occasion being the concert and lecture for the benefit of St Fran ciss church. The Rev Father Dollar of the Diocesan Missionary band, de livered an able lecture on the ''Mis sionary Spirit of the Irish Race Father Dolan is an eloquent speaker and handled his subject in a masterl, manner. An excellent concert pre- ceded the lecture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
RATHER "FLIRTY. :"
The Manner of Singing One of the
 Wizard of Or Songs.

The several girls who have sung the Sammy song in ''The Wizard of Oz" have used the same sort of busi- ness of directing their attention to one of the boxes when singing the re- frain. It Is an effictiv trick, but is is considerable strain upon the man upon whom the glances of the girl and the amused looks of the audiences chance to be directed. On more than one occasion at the Majestic theater, New York, this selected victim hap pened to interpret the business in a way very complimentary to himself, which was not at all intended. On one occasion the song was cut short be cause the man in the box leaned for ward and attempted to extend an in vitation to the singer to meet him at supper after the theater.
 But there has been no occurrence here like that at the Savoy in London the other night when Sammy" was being sung as an interpolation in the production there. The girl who sang the song repeated the business useC dn this country. and the man to whom her looks and voice were directed be came so. excited over the matter thaT he leaped from the box to the stage thereby almost breaking up the show He was put off the stage quickly, bu, the girl did not resume the song.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
NEW YORK DAY BY DAY." Tuesday and Wednesday at Poli's, "New York Day By Day."
Jacques
THE GEORGIA MAGNET"

Continued wonder and enthusiasm
 are expressed at every exhibition that Miss Annie Abbott, the original ''lit- tie Georgia Magnet" gives of her mys- terious power at the Jacques. It is admitted on every hand that her mar vicious powers of magnetism, utterly unexplainable on any theory yet ad- vanced, constitute the most interesting novelty that has yet been offered the local public. Indeed, so deeply inter- ested have the people become in Miss Abbott that Manager Pon has been showered with requests to continue her engagement for still another week
 This is impracticable, however, be- cause of arrangements that have al ready been made to place her in the other theaters of his circuit and later in some of the New York houses. Per sons, therefore, who wish to see her marvellous act. must not put it off be- yond tonight or tomorrow. Miss Ab- bolt appears i'll the afternoon about 3:30, and about 9:3O at night Comedy makes up the rest of the bill, and it.i highly attractive comedy, too. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.. Next week Piccolo's NIidgets. ea
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
CAT cR1ppLE cREEK. ,

Much interest is being shown in the of Hal Reid's beautiful play. At Cripple Creek" tomorrow |hfternoon and evening at Polls be- Rcause of the fact that Miss Mamie Gloves of this city plays the principal Eparta Arrangements are being made
 Fo extend her a greeting that will show Ehow warm n feeling is entertained for Eher among her townspeople. and tnose 5who attend will have something to re, Rnember apart from the performance Ptself. Miss Gloves is said to show Exceptional talent and to be making
 rapid strides in her profession, and people will be treated to a very fine performance at the hands of herself zpnd the supporting company. Prices
 nre 25 and 50 cents for the matinee, Eand at night 9, 35, 5o and 75 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
TIMELY TOPICS.

J. c. Jackie &a Sons, the Bank street hoe men, talk about their new spring shoes for men at $2 in their ad to-day.
 Castle, the marketman, quotes some low prices on meats for Saturday.
 Browns Quickfire charcoal is the oes. Try a bag and see how quick the breakfast can be cooked.
 Harding is selling decorated toilet sets for $4, that formerly sold at $5.5O
 The Finnegan-Phillips Go will have the Hawes $3 hats on sale tomorrow,
 The Turnbull Go has just received carload of crockery. It is going to be sold at half price. See the fig. ureS.
 When you stop to think, says J. M. Burrall Go ad. Look it up and read the Dalance of it.
 The Union Supply Co will offer some big bargains tomorrow. 1t will pay those in want of groceries to call there.
 The Miller & Peck Co is offering some rare silk bargains these days.
 The White-Simmons Go is offering Cape Cod cranberries at 7c quart, or 15 quarts for $1.
 fenneT ou IueSudy WILL sell enameled ware at less than cost for one day only.
 Dodge, the shoe man, has a $2 sale of reliable footwear. See the list
 D. l.. Dickinson X Son say they can save grocers and others money. Nice lot of salt now ready for buy CTS.
 J. E. Mullings X Son have fine line of top coats. and at very remark able prices. It will pay you to ex- anime the big stock.
 The Curran Dry Goods Go big fur nishing sale ia still on. Garments =:lt and fitted eSaa of charge next Week.