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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-12-06

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Of culture to see which will give tie
best financial results. IL is yet too
early to give the results of the pres
ent seasons work.
CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE COTTON
BOIL wEEvIL.
The most important work of the
Bureau of Entomology during the
year has been its combat with the
Mexican cotton boil weevil. Under
the provisions of the special appro-
priation of $250,000, made available
last January, this work was greatly
enlarged. Over thousand acres, d.
vided among thirteen experimental
farms, were devoted to EXPERIMENTAL
work, and it is believed that the cul-
tural system these farms were d.
signed to illustrate has so far proved
to be the only practical means of con-
trolling the weevil This is the out
growth of several years of expert
mentation.
The discovery of the Guatemalan
ant and its colonization In Texas is
feature of distinct encouragement.
The imminent danger of the spread
of the weevil, however, to other
States indicates the necessity of con-
tinued active and energetic work on
the part of the General Government.
MEANS OF COMBATING THE BoLLwoRM.
Field experiments have demon
strated that the cultural system of
control recommended for the boil
weev1 furnishes the very best means
also against the bool-worm. Spray
ing and dusting with arsenical po-
tions and the value of truck crops
have been made the subject of care
full experiments, and the Department
is now able to recommend measures
which will greatly reduce damage
from this pest.
PUBLIC ROAD INQUIRIES.
Object-lesson roads have been CON
structed with the cooperation of the
Office of Public Road Inquiries in
Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia,
and West Virginia. These were
mostly frst-class macadam roads. Tt
has also co-operated at several points
IN the South In constructing expert
mental roads of a mixture of sand
and clay. In the absence of stone
and gravel this mixture may be used
TO great advantage. Much has been
accomplished during the year in the
development of good roads by the
State-aid plan. The main features
of this plan as now adopted In sew
eral States are a State Highway
Commission. appropriations from
the State Treasury to pay portion
of the expense, the balance being
divided between the counties, towns.
and the owners of property along the
improved roads. Since 1890 eleven
States In all have provided, In
greater or less degree, the State aid.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-12-06
NEW PLANT INDUSTRIES.


Under the head of new industries
developed, the Secretary enumerates,
first, rice, of which, under the en-
couragement of the Department.
there has been enormously increased
production in Louisiana and Texas
Preliminary estimates give the area
devoted to rice in 1904 in these
States at 100000 acres, and the
crop will approximate 650,0OO,OOO
pounds. In reference to durum or
macaroni wheat the success attend
ing It's introduction continues un-
abated. Probably no less than A.
100000 bushels Of such wheats will
be grown this year. The durum
wheats are now being handled with
out difficulty by many millers. These
wheats have been found valuable for
bread and can be grown successfully
where many other crops fail. Efforts
are also being made to introduce the
raw material for the manufacture
of fine mattings.
CULTURAL WORK ON COTTON.
Special work has been done on cot
ton with view to bringing home
to farmers of Texas and Louisiana,
especially in the boll-weevil districts.
the advantages of better methods of
cultivation and the value of early
maturing seed.
The Bureau of Plant Industry mas
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-12-06
NITRoaEN.FIxINa BACTERIA.

Extensive practical tests were
made the past season with nitrogen
bacteria for use in connection with
the leguminous crops. Results have
been even more successful than was
anticipated. The several strains of
bacteria sent out from the Depart
ment have proved valuable even on
soils containing the uncultivated or
ganisms in abundance. The materi-
al for inoculatinr an acre of soil
costs the Department about one cent
per acre and the farmers scarcely
anything to apply it. The demand
for the organisms is constantly in
creasing.
GROWING OF CUBAN SEED TOBACCO.
In the line of tobacco investiga-
tons which are carried on by the
Bureau of Soils, the most important
work during the year was the expert
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
SPECIALS.

Big Springs. Ohio. June edwin
Brugler while trying to catch a vi
cious horse was kicked in the stomach
by the animal and has been in ser
ious condition.
Independence, Colo June 6.-Six-
teen non. union miners Were killed and
nine Others fatally injured here this
morning by an explosion of some dy-
Mantle which had been placed under
the depot platform of the Florence and
Cripple Creek railway.
Springfield, Ohio. June 2.-Former
Postmaster p. M. Csrtmell, who year
ago successfully agitated crusade in
favor of painting telegraph and other
poles green, has started n similar move
ment in favor of having cement walks
tinted. He says the glare of the white
walks is extremely injurious to the
ayes
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
ACCUSATIONS
Of Sensational Nature In
Divorce Petitions.

Through her attorneys Mrs. Lou
Burdette. Of DeGraff. has filed an
amended petition to her petition for
divorce from her husband, Matt E.
Burdette, who she claims abandoned
ner March 1. 1900. The couple was
married. in 1884. In the last petition
she AYERS that her husband at various
times about 1900 was in. company with
enc Mrs. Minnie Adams being with her
at hotels in Bellecenter. Piqus and Co
lumbus. At Piqus she AYERS that they
registered at the Hotel Plaza as Mr..
and Mrs. Adams. Mrs. Burdette
wants besides the divorce the custody
of two children and lot located in
DeGraff. owned by the defendant. de
creed to her.
The husband in his cross petition
admits leaving his wife declaring that
he was forced to by her jealousy and
also asks for divorce. She was sc
Jealous, he declares, that sne refused
to permit him to sing in the church
choir hiding his clothes in order that
he be kept away from church. Sh,
also refused to allow him to take any
further degrees in Masonry after h,
had taken the first degree and to per
nit him to conduct evening prsyel
service at the home and while angr,
she would maze threats against hi
life. Mrs. Burdette is said to owl
property valued at several thousan,
ldollaIa
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
RIOT
Near WOrId'S 81
Fair Grounds
Wanted to See Bull
| Fight.
|ARENA BURNS
AFTER Sheriff Pre-
vented Exhibition.
Audience Demanded the Re-
turn of Their MOney--Fight
With Deputies.
ARENA BURNS

special TO the Daily Index.
st. Louis, June 6.-Incensed over
the failure to see a genuine Spanish
bull fight" which the authorities had
ordered stopped, riot was started
in an arena near the worlds fair
grounds last evening by a crowd OF
$500 men and boys who were unable
to get their money back, and the
building was burned to the ground.
The price of admission charged was
one dollar. Four men were placed un-
der arrest by the authorities Of St
Louis county, charged with destruc-
ton of property. The crowd. thinking
these men were connected with the
show, made an attempt to mob them,
and in their encounter with the dep
uty sheriffs a number were roughly
handled and some received severe
| scalp wounds. The building Is said to
have cost $4,000. 1t is total loss.
The initial performance by the
company of Spanish bull fighters had
been advertised widely for yesterday.
but Gov. Dockery, to whom numerous
protests had been made by religious
and humane societies, ordered that II
should not be allowed TO take place.
| Despite these orders a large crowd
assembled in the arena at the adver-
tised time of opening. Before the
regular performance a number OF
cowboys drove in some bulls which
they ran around the arena in true
wild west style. The crowd soon be.
came tired of this and called for the
bull fight The announcement was
then made that the bull fight would
now be proceeded with. AS the mata-
dors came into the ring a county Of
fetal stepped up to the announcer ant
handed him a paper informing hin
that the proposed show could not take
place.
When this became known the crowt
leaped into the arena and demanded
the return of their money. Failing t.
get this the crowd went to the Office
which was located in a small building
outside the arena, and began to ston
: the structure. This was followed b.
attempts to burn the arena, which i
[ an immense building constructed o
/ pine. Bits of burning paper wer
| thrown at the woodwork and finall
3 some one went inside and dropped
: lighted match in a pile Of hay unde
: the arena. The whole structure wa
1 | soon on fire and before long was Il
!. ruins.
call was made for the fire depart
I ment, but the single engine that re
sponded stuck in the mud and ther
. | was nothing to stop the progress c
the flames.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
A MEMORIAL SERVICE.

II was Held in the Confederate Sec
tion of Arlington cemetery-Firsf
One Of Its Kind.
Washington, June 6.-In the pres
ence of thousands of ex-Confederate
and ex-Union soldiers and numbers
of officers of the United States army
and the G. A. R., the first formal me-
mortal exercises ever held over the
graves in the Confederate section of
Arlington cemetery took place Sun
day. As the result of a movement
initiated by the late President Nc
Kinley, the Confederate dead now
have been gathered in one large and
beautiful circle in the southern part
of the cemetery. where the graves
have been marked with separate
stones.
The exercises were opened with
music by the Fifteenth cavalry band
In spirit of good will and fraternit,
after the exercises over the graves o.
the Confederate dead, those in charge
of the services repeated them over tbs
graves of the 1000 unknown Unior
dead and decorated the graves will
| flowers.
Rev. Alexander w. Pitzer, pastor o
the Southern Presbyterian church II
this city, and an ex-Confederate sol
dier. was the orator of the day. HI
referred to the fact that the govern
ment of the United States through
Representatives of its army were par
ticipating in the exercises and tha
the government had collected the re
mains of the Confederate soldiers an
had erected suitable stones to mar
their graves.
He asked the ex-Confederates pres
ent IL they would not recognize tina
as true magnanimity. He feelingl
referred to the interest Mr.. McKinle,
while a member of congress, ha
taken in the proper care by the gov
eminent Of the graves OF the Confed
lerate dead and how the establishmer
of a Confederate section in Arlingto
Twas a fulfillment of Mr.. Mckinley
cherished hope
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
r. r. CASE CONTINUED.

Ray B. Arthur VI. Myrtle NJ. Ar
thur. Petition and cross petition of de
fendant dismissed and former decree
50 far as date of plaintiffs visits ar,
concerned is changed to Saturday in.
stead of Wednesdays. Judgment
against plaintiff for costs.
E. J. Howenstine vs.. U. b. & n. Ry.
Co. Continued by agreement
John Nj. Han ilton ct al Va. A. F.
Prettyman ct al. Money and sale.
Settled and costs paid
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
.~~~N~%~~
, AMONG THE SICK.
N~N~~~N~~~

Abednego Detrick is rapidly i'm
proving.
Mr.. Esli Powers. of Eastern avenue.
who suffered paralytic stroke last
week, is reported to be in critica
condition.
Mrs. NJ. W. Ssger. who was pain
fully burned Saturday in an explosion
of gasoline, is getting along a
we'll as could be expected.
II. q. Ferguson, former carpe
layer in the III. M. Annat store, i
lying very low with quick consump
tion He is not expected to recover.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

Three elements in St Louis eOnven-
ton, according TO the forecast of
Democratic wiseacres here. may COM
promise to undo Parker for tie presi-
dential nomination and secure the selec-
ton Of Mcclellan. The first is the
pledged support of the judge, second
the uninstructed delegates with Guffey,
Senator German. Csmpau of Michigan
and few others in control, and last
the Hearst Bryan forces.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

DIR. ]. E. Nell, who formerly con.
Quoted the drug store owned by the
late g. NJ Thompson, corner of Opers
and Columbus, died at his home in
Lima Saturday afternoon Death fol.
lowed a nervous collapse from which
the sick man made vsin.efforts to rally.
Four years ago May last, the deceased
received q blow on the head, robbery
being the motive. and the attending
physician states that in his opinion
Mr.. Nell never fully recovered from
the shock then sustained About three
weeks ago his illness began to assume
a serious phase.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
200
Members of the
Junior Order
BeIIefOn-
taine Cemetery.
S
Placed Upon Grassy
Mounds
That Cover the Remains of
Former Members--WO0d-
men Memorial Day.

On Sunday afternoon the annual
memorial service of Grand Council
No. 335 Jr o. U. A. M. was observ
ed The local council, together with
members from West Liberty, Sidney
and DeGraff, amounting in all to
about two hundred, escorted by Rey-
mer's city band, marched to the cem-
etery from the Jr. Order hall at 2 80
o clock.
In the speakers carriage we're seat
ed Rev. Jesse Swank, pastor of the
First NJ E. church, speaker Of the
day; John Fisher. past councillor; Will
liam Hoge, councillor. and William
Cobain, vice councillor and councillor
elect.
At the cemetery Rev. Swank was in
troduced by Councillor Hoge. His ad-
dress was patriotic and eloquent, well
fitting to the occasion. He spoke of
secret orders in general and Of the
beneficial work accomplished by them
Reymer's band played the selections
America and Nearer My God to
Thee The graves of deceased mem
bers of the order were decorated. They
arc Edward Foulk. Harry MCGEE, Ed
ward Schmeer. DIR. f. Pratt, Ora
Ksylor. Jesse Kaylor, ]. Albert Nc
Millen, Fred Wright, William Fish,
or, o. W. Garwood, A. W. Butler,
s. M. Markwith and Thomas Jones
/ In the Church of Christ Sunday
morning at 10 80 o'clock the Modern
Woodmen held their memorial services
and the pastor, Rev w. T. Groom,
"Our Bones are Scattered at the
Graves Mouth as When One Cutteth
and Cleavetn Wood Upon Earth; but
in Thee do l Trust - The speaker
said the text revealed mans greatness
and that while he realizes the inevit-
able death yet hope is in the living
God. The speaker spoke of the
growth of fraternalism. He said the
Icreating of smaller fraternal circles
will ultimately be linked with the Di-
lvine institutions of the church and
the ultimate federation of the world
will be a result
There was a large attendance and
the discourse was logical and interest
ling.
The following are dates for the COM
ing memorial services OF local lodges
i Wilfred Lodge K. of P. June 10.
DIR E. c. Simpson will make the ad-
dress and Rev. g. E. Davies will offer
prayer.
Kenilworth Castle K. g. E., June
26. Judge N. M. Wolf, of Mansfield,
o., may make the address.
Bellefontaine Lodge No. 72 /. o. o.
F. and Bellefontsine Encampment No
73 l. y. o. F., June l2. Speaker not
yet chosen.
Beliefontaine Court No. 12 Tribe
of Ben Hur. June IL. Speaker not
yet chosen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
DOES ITPAY TO BUY Cheap

Acheap remedy for coush hsand colds is al
right. but you want something that will re-
lieve and cure the more severe and danger
Gus results OF throat and lung troubles.
What shall you dor Go TO warmer and
more regular climateT Yes. II possible; II not
possible for you. then In either case take the
ONLY remedy that has been introduced In all
civilized countries with success In severe
throat and lung troubles. "Boschee's German
syrup" IL not only heals and stimulates the
tissues 10 destroy the germ disease. but al
lays Inflammation, causes easy expectora-
tioh, gives good nights rest, and cures the
patient. Try one bottle. Recommended
many years by all druggists In the world
You can get this reliable remedy at
Gilbert N. Frazer's.
IrIl... e. nd
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
TROOPS TO BE WITHDRAWN.
MiIitiamen VIII be Ordered to Leave
Hanging Rock, O., To-day.


Ironton, o., June 6.-While there is
no change at the Hanging Rock fur
naces as far as the settlement of diff
ferences is concerned, martial law
will soon end. Sheriff Payne yester-
day wired Gov. Herrick as follows:
Barring aSy demonstration to-day
or tonight, in my opinion the troops
at Hanging Rock may be safely with
drawn tomorrow"
Affairs being in charge of Adjt
Gen. Critchfield, that officer will or.
der the withdrawal of troops to-day
Sheriff Payne said last night that
he would exercise the power con.
ferred upon him by Judge Blair to ap
point deputies after the removal OF
the troops. maintaining guards In
such numbers as may be deemed nee
essary. With the exception of one
shot fired at skulking form, Satur
day night passed without incident
The militiamen say the non-unior
negroes were gradually leaving
The furnace owners are still attempt
ing to secure a full complement o
men.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
GIBSON MONUMENT.

The annual encampment of the G..
A. r. will be held at Tiffin. June
17-1s-19, and will be a very interesting
one. Among other events, it is expect
ed steps leading to the erection of the
$40. 900 monument to Col. Bill Gibson
will be initiated, in which the q. A r.
bows feel a lively interest
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

Frank Fox, of this city, recently
wrote to President Roosevelt congratu.
lating him upon his address delivered
on the Gettysburg battlefield Decora-
tion Day. He received thanks of the
President for the compliment Monday
morning.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

W. r. Niven was in Columbus, Sat
urday. where nearly half of the Ohio
delegates TO the National Democratic
convention met to arrange for the trip
and appoint committees to manage
the details.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

Mrs Rebecca Harmon. with q claim
of $50. 90 and Miss Maud Coen, with q
claim of s., Monday attached the stock
of goods of the millinery store of Mr..
and Mrs. E. NJ. Deaton, west Colum-
bus avenue. and the place is closed
pending q settlement of the case by
appraising and selling the stock oi
otherwise. Mrs. Harmon was trim
mer and Miss Coen assistant trimmer
in the store and their claims are fol
wages due. Mrs. Deaton has been oui
Of the city since the latter part Of last
week and it is averred that her hus
band has no knowledge of her where
abouts Mr.. Deaton claims that he
and his wife own a half interest each
in the store. The store was purchased
Of Miss Minnie Crawford by Mr.. and
Mrs Deston q few months ago.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

The Nebraska Democratic State con-
vention unanimously selected W. J.
Bryan to head the delegation to the
national gathering at ST Louis and
adopted q platform which reaffirms
the Kansas City platform of 1900 and
places before the public Mr.. Bryan's
views Of what should::be embodied in
the platform Of the coming nation
n convention.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

The anniversary Of Jefferson Davis
birth was generally observed as Memor-
ial Day Friday throughout Georgia.
florida. Alabama and Louisiana In
Tennessee and Mississippi. by virtue of
laws passed at the last Legislative ses-
mons the day was observed as a
public holiday for the first time.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

The funeral services over the re
mains of Peter Deitz, formerly of this
city. were held Sunday morning at /;
at the Soldiers Home. Dayton, Ohio.
Interment in the Soldiers Home Gem.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

Declaring that pressure has been
brought to bear upon him by his wife.
who is leader in Washington society,
Senator Fairbanks has expressed his
willingness to take second pl ace on the
ticket with President Roosevelt.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

Thirtytwo States elect Governors
this fall Both of the big parties have
Considerable to strive for in the guber.
Material line. Along with the election
of Governor and other State officers
viii go, in nearly every case, the cleo
ton of Legislature.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

Andrew ]. Linsee, a well-knOwn at.
tOrney of Detroit, Mich. died Sstur.
day night at the home of his brother,
Judge Benjamin Linsee, of Wapskon-
eta, Ohio. Mr.. Linsee had been in
failing health for some years and death
came as a relief from much suffering.
Deceased was the husband Of Miss Anna
Slower. formerly of this city. Inter.
ment was made at Celina, Ohio.
Tuesday afternoon.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

John Webster, Of Omaha, is making
. determined effort for the Republican
nomination for the Vice Presidency.
A dark horse" may be named, as
Cannon and Fairbanks are fighting sny
OF the honor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

In 46 years Fred Fogle. ST., of Ken
ton, an old resident, has never travers-
ed the principal streets of the city and
has never gone round the public square.
For the past IL years he has never been
farther from his store than mail box
about 100 feet distant.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

At q meeting OF the Democr attic del
sgares 1t the National convention
hsld Saturday at Columbus all refrain
meeting was most conservative. W.
r Niven, Of this city, y delegate
from the Eigth District, was present.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

General Nelson A. Miles is not at all
likely to be q candidate in the Prohibi-
tion convention for President of the
United States, much as the Presidential
Bee has been buzzIng in his bonnet
for the past few years.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07
SIS Chicago to St. PauI-Minneapoiis and
Return

Via the North Western Line. $22
round trip Chicago to Superior aud
Duluth: $40. 80 round trip Chicago to
Sault Ste. Marie, tickets on sale
daily. s12.s5 Chicago to Marquette
aud return, on sale June 7th and 21st
July 5th and 18th. Correspondingly
low rates from other points Perfectly
appointed train service. Through
sleeping cars. The best Of everything.
Information and tickets can be secured
from your home agent. or address
A. F. Cleveland, 2S4 Superior street
Cleveland, o.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-07

Mr.. Herman Bancroft Keller, son oi
Mr. and Mrs r. b. Keller, was her,
Sunday enroute to Oberlin College,
where he will be a student this sum
mer. from Mcpherson. Kan, and
Lindsburg. Kan. where he sang last
week, singing Monday and Tuesday
at Mcpherson in the oIatorios 'Th,
Persian Garden" and The Light ol
Asia, and at the commencement ex
ercises held Wednesday at Bethany
College. Linsburg. Next year he may
sing at a May festival to be given il
Boise City, Idaho.