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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
NAVY YARD CHANGES
LIEUT.. GALBRAITH r
FOR DUTY.
REPORTS

A number of recent changes in the Wash
ington navy yard. including the naval gun
factory, are announced.
Lieut.. g. s. Galbraith has reported for
special temporary duty in connection with
the manufacture Of eight-inch gun mounts.
The big navy tug Triton left for Hamp-
ton Roads recently with the new ffve-inch
mounts and sights for the United States ship
Kentucky, and will bring back old material
from that vessel.
The resignation of w. r. Wayland, spe-
cial laborer, general storekeepers depart
ment, has been accepted from May To- Mr..
Wayland has been on duty at the scale
house since 1893, and goes to look
after his real estate interests in Missouri.
Fred NJ. McGraw has been appointed first
class copyist ordnance craftsman in the
ordnance department.
Robert B. Cleghorn, jr has been trans
ferred from the navy yard, Mare Island, to
the department of yards and docks. this
navy yard and appointed second-class copy
list architectural craftsman.
A. V. Curtis and J. V. McCrary of the con-
struction and repair department have been
ordered to Newport, r. l., for temporary
duty.
Edgar F. Ruark has been appointed spe-
cial laborer- messenger in the department
of ordnance.
Examination of Applicants.
An examination of applicants will be held
at this yard about May % for the purpose
of establishing a register of eligibles for the
position of subinspector of ordnance and
for filling the vacancy of subinspector of
ordnance al New Haven and Derby, Conn,
81 per diem.
Maj. J. B. X. Lee. chief clerk ordnance
department, has just returned from his
wedding trip and resumed his office duties
The tug Rocket has returned from the
Norfolk navy yard with the damaged eight
inch gun from the L. S. S. Iowa and
quantity of scrap brass After unloading
she will proceed to Indian Head for cargo
of smokeless powder for st. Julien's creek.
The board to examine applicants for the
position of subinspector and craftsman,
department of yards and docks, naval sta
ton, Cavite, p. t. composed of Civil Engi-
neer A. j. Menocal, L. S. N, president. and
Lieut.. r. G. Bulmer U. S. N, and Chief
Gunner c. H. VenaDle, retired, met at this
yard last Tuesday.
H. Davis, f1rst-class fireman, has been
delivered to the Washington navy yard
authorities deserter from the Topeka
I. L. Shannon, attached to the Puritan.
has been issued an acting appointment as
machinist's mate. first class.
G. c. Talbert, machinist fourth class,
caught his right index finger in a lathe
Friday evening, cutting off the end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
BIG JOB FOR THE AJAX
Collier Preparing for Long Asiatic
Voyage to Cavite.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

PORTSMOUTH, Va, May IL, 1905.
The United States collier Ajax, Capt. J.
S. Hutchinson, commanding, is preparing
to get away from the Norfolk navy yard
next Wednesday on a long voyage to the
Asiatic station with a cargo of coal for
the immense pile of 10000 tons which the
Navy Department is endeavoring to ac-
cumulate at Cavite for the use of the war
ships on the Asiatic station.
The departure of the big collier for the
far east has been somewhat delayed by an
accident to one of its furnaces sustained
while steam was being gotten up, prepara-
tory to getting away from the yard several
days ago, cold water in the boiler cracking
the furnace. Repairs are nearing compile
ton, however, and the ship is scheduled to
sail on the oath for Curtis bay. Baltimore,
to load several thousand tons of coal
The trip to the Philippines will be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Editor of Booklovers' Magazine Dead.

DR.. Frederick w. Speirs, editor of the
Booklovers' Magazine, died last night at
his home in Lansdowne, a suburb of Phila-
delphia, after a short illness. DR.. Speirs
was educational director of the Booklovers
Library and organized the Booklovers' Lii
brary in England. He well known as
a university extension lecturer. DIR. Speirs
was thirty-seven years of age and leaves a
wife and one child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Suicide of Revenue officer.

George d. Richardson. cashier in the in
ternal revenue Office in Milwaukee for the
last thirteen years, committed suicide yes
terday by shooting himself in the head.
Special Examiner Emmons is now making
an examination of Richardson's books, and.
IT is said has discovered discrepancies,
though the amount has not been given out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Pension Before Husbands Death.

Mrs. David Kizer of Springfield, Ohio.
has been granted n pension of IS month,
but she will not begin to draw it until
twelve years from date. This ruling is due
to the fact that she drew a pension for
twelve years on the, presumption that her
husband David kizer was dead. He re-
Gently died, after being brought home sick
from Denver. He had been mourned as
dead for twenty-seven years, most of which
for gold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18

by way of the Cape of Good Hope which
is several thousand miles farther than a run
through the Mediterranean and the Suez
canal would be. The Ajax will touch at
Durham and other South African ports.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
GRAPESHOT.

What will drunkards' wives DO when
all the saloons are wiped out-Start
laughing schools.-American Queen.
The Womans club. OF Dubuque. Ia.
has Joined forces with the teachers of
the state in crusade against cigarettes.
The Indiana legislature has passed a
bill which absolutely prohibits the man
ufacture and sale of cigarettes. and pro-
vides heavy penalty for violation.
In revenue from taxation Of alcoholic
beverages only Russia exceeds us. and q
large part OF her income is due 10 the sale
OF liquor by the government
Twenty-three cases of abandonment
for the month OF January were reported
at the monthly meeting OF the Associated
Charities of Wisconsin. Nearly all OF
these are liquor cases.
An institute for the treatment OF SUI
ferers from chest complaints neuralgia
catarrh and other maladies. by means OF
opium smoking, has been opened by Lon
don physicians. This is destroying lesser
evils by cultivating a greater one. the
opium habit
For ~ years Indian Territory has
had laws making II a criminal offense to
Introduce or traffic in intoxicating
liquors. The treaty agreement with the
i've great Indian tribes obligated the
United States government 10 uphold this
legislation, and the law has been well
enforced.
A Berlin CORES ondent in the Strass-
burger Post announces the Introduction
in the German capital OF the American
free lunch that is, the giving OF free
sandwiches, etc, to those who buy a
certain amount Of liquor. u is 10 be
hoped the system will not be permitted
to gain a foOthold.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20

ROOTS OF Young ALFALFA PLANTS
SHOWING NODULES
per acre has been computed as l2z
pounds; in Germany il is estimated al
200 pounds per acre.
The question naturally occurs to the
farmer who reads OF the wonderful work
done by basterial cultures. How can |
benefit by this discovery" To begin
with IL should be clearly understood
that the nodule bacteria are only use
full with the plants which nature has
adapted TO produce root nodules when
these bacteria are present These plants
are practically all included in the legu-
minous or pulse" family. and the COM
mon forms sown are the clOvers. peas.
beans and vetches Some experiments
have been made by workers in this
country 10 infect the roots OF corn,
wheat. etc. with nitrogen fixing bac-
terra, but the results were negative in
every case.
Assuming that the farmer has decided
to SOW some legume-alfalfa, for in
stance-the first question is: Does my
land need this treatment" The answer
depends on several conditions. First OF
hi luOCuldllou Is absolutely necessary
when % the land is at all poor or thin"
and has borne no legumes previously;
(2) the land has borne legumes whose
roots were devoid of nodules. Even in
Boils rated as standard" and capable
Of producing excellent crops OF grain,
etc, legumes lacking nodules frequently
make a very poor Showing.
In the second place incubation is high
ly desirable when % the legumes pre-
viously grown on the land belong 10 an
other group Of these plants. For in
stance. Bokhars or sweet clover 1Meii-
iotus) and bur clover are the only com
mon legumes which give evidence or
having nodule bacteria capable OF in
fecting alfalfa. Infection of soy beans
grown in the United States was first Sc
cured only after using soil imported
from Japan. (2) The soil produces a
sickly growth OF legumes even though
their roots bear nodules This applies
whether the leguminous crop 10 be
sown is the same as the preceding one
or not. The Introduction OF the more
active organisms furnished by pure cuI-
lures may solve the difficulty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
az one arter 1he orher frea1e1 1h 49,

1s one alter The Other treated In turn.
Suddenly their conversation was In.
terrupted by Scott accidentally drop
ping from his unsteady grasp the bottle
from which he was about TO pour a
dram.
"Hello!" said he, that was an acct.
dent"
Accident or not. youW pay for that
liquor and bottle" retorted the saloon
keeper, whose attention was called 10
Scott by the crash
You don't mean that. Lawrence '.
said Scott; 1t was an accident"
That's all right replied the saloon
Keeper, but the price OF that bottle and
liquor will take the profit on many a
drink; / can't affard TO lose il. and youll
have 10 pay it,"
But pleaded the mechanic; I've but
dollar of my wages left. and must take
Il home"
The saloon keeper. however. was in
eXorable. and Scott handed over the
dollar note which was To have given his
vile and little ones a Sunday dinner.
When he got his change he turned 10
the saloon keeper and said:
Il didn't think YOU would do that
Lawrence, after I've been spending a
good part OF my wages here for the past
ten years"
Wen, II you have, / guess you've got
the equivalent OF every cent you spent"
gruffiy responded Lawrence.
Did l?' said Scott, quietly. and nick
ing up The pieces he started from the sa-
loon
There was something in his manner
tnAt Lawrence did not like. and taking
the amount he had received from the me
chanic from the drawer. he threw il nois-
iy on the counter and called Scott 10
come back; but the latter had reached
the door and went on out.
he proceeded TO his home and meet
ing his wife. he placed the piece of brok-
en- bottle In her hand. saying:
There. Betty. l paid several bundred
dollars for that and / think you'll CON
slider ii cheap"
For a moment Mrs Scott did moi nm
oerstand him; but looking at the pieces
OF the bottle and inhaling the fumes q,
the liquor. she intuitively crashed his
peaning. and With glad feeling in her
heart, she said
What do you mean. William"
/ mean" said Scott. that for fen
years that bottle has been swallowing
my earnings; but now I've bought IL
and am going 10 see If the broken hottie
Is not better than the whole bottle -.
The Happy Home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
USE ELEVATED PLATFORM.
Device Which VIII Enable the Or
chardisr to Make Spraying More
Effective.

In spraying it is often impossible To
reach the upper ioliase OF the tree.
This is particularly IN evidence with
large trees. and trouble comes even
with the medium SIZED ones. Spray
ing 10 be effective must necessarily
cover every Leaf and branch Of the
trees treated. 70 enable the men 10
get the spray ever all the tree. SAYS
the Farmers Review. an elevated
spraying outfit Was built. a diagram
of which is shown in the accompany
Ing cut.
The bed pieces. "a " should be OF the
best selected timer oak or ash. two
inches thick by 10 or y inches
wide. and either TO or rs feet long
The longer tho better. except for
short turning. as length prevents
lifting up trout when elevated plat
form Is only half up and one or more
men are working ia the cage" The
end pieces are OF the same material.
long enough TO M in between side
pieces SO that iiame is proper width
Tor wagon standards. II is we'll TO
chain the frame TO rear bolster The
upright pieces. &C. are OF two-by-four-
inch hardwood. "a feet long. fastened
by one-half or jhrce-fourt hs-inch bolts
10 the bed pieces. as shown at II" and
by half-inch bolts TO the bottom OF
floor frame of The elevated platform.
These pieces. 3D." are of wo-by-four-
inch stun. or 3eavier. and the corner
posts OF two-cy-two-inch. and the
ratings OF one-uy-two-inch stun
The adjustment is arranged for by
the two pieces. "a" bolted 10 the ped
frame, as are &C" &C" and extending
TO the forward part of the elevated
platform. One-hal;-inch holes. Il" are
bored at convenient intervals in
ID 20 allow a graded adjustment by
boiling 20 &C." as shown at "e." A
rod run through from side 10 side at
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
ROOT PRUNING NOT LIKED,
One Farmers Experience in SETTING
~ Out a Large Orchard of
psQz Trees.

Last year set out l,4OO yearling ap-
pie trees, close root pruned and eut
back. says an Arkansas correspondent
of the Farm and Home. Did not lose
q single tree Got a fair growth. I
also put out $500 liberia peaches.
They were standard trees. closely root
pruned, but did not do near so well
as those not root pruned. My opinion
IL that they are too large TO success
fully practice root pruning on.
A neighbor set out 1000 year-old ap-
pie trees close root pruned and lost
about 25 per cent. but he did not set
them out till after they had begun to
leaf out. From these facts / gather
that you should 40 your root pruning
before sap starts. Those last trees
would all have grown If not root
pruned. Also. do not root prune close
ly anything but a small tree. II you
have any hesitancy. plant out the old
way
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20

the point OF adjustment, e" mas
proven more seryiceable than single
bolts on each side. making the frame
steadier. Gross pieces may Dee nailed
on the front OF forward uprights for
man 20 mount platform. The barrel
and pump are placed on the front end
OF the wagon -latform. Any sort Of
boards or planks may be provided for
the floor. The spraying hose passes
from the barrel 90 the elevated plat
form. where IL is handled by one or
more men. An awning or other ar
rangement may be- placed over The
man or men working the pump 70 pre-
vent them from being continually
soaked with the dripping or falling
spray. This platform Is found useful.
as well. In whitewashing the dairy
and other buildings. inside and out.
permitting an adjustment ar IL does
OF from IA feet high 10 the height OF
the wagon bolster
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
INCUBATION OF TIE SOIL.
The Great Service the Agricultural
Department Is Rendering
the Farmer.

The agricultural department by its
experiments has demonstrated the
value of its discovery Of the bacteria
Tor producing nodules on leguminous
crops which enable the plants TO feed on
the free nitrogen OF the air. Thou
sands of farmers all over the country
have been supplied with the cultures
and report beneficial results obtained.
In order that the bacteria might have
the most thorough practical test pos
sible. the departing mt Of agriculture con-
Quoted during the year 1904 one of the
largest experiments OF this nature ever
undertaken by any country. BY the
distribution OF cultures 10 practically
every one who was sufficiently interest
ed to request package il was possible
TO secure about y 500 tests under the
most varied conditions in almost every
state of the union
A convincing demonstration OF the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
THE BROKEN BOTTLE.
It Cost Scott a Pretty Sum, But I
Opened His Eyes TO His
Folly.

Come on, boys. let US go and take q
drink"
The speaker was William Scott, hard
working mechanic, Who, with three OF
his shopmates. was on his way home al
the close Of the weeks labors. All OF the
men had taken several drinks and had
begun TO show the effects Of them, espe-
rially Scott, who staggered as he
walked.
The four went in ard stood before the
bar OF the saloon. which was but a short
distance from Scott's home and had for
years been patronized by him Drunk
en- men seldom drink and leave a saloon
when there are two or more together,
and on this occasion Scott and his
friends stood al the tar and conversec
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
Trumpet Flowers and Saloons.

In the city Of Honolulu there formerly
grew beautiful flower. One day a child
ate the blossom and died. Immediately
the people began TO pluck up the plant
all over the city. The next morning the
roads were full OF the outcast flower
Human life is too precious TO be exposed
20 such peril. Is not mans character
OF too much value TO be exposed to the
peTils OF the grog shop. even though the
town may get a license fee OF 5000. or
even $500, from it?-Northwest Mail
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20

c. -, or a me thousands
Who 10 Ozark despair are driven;
Gould the tears that fail ia millions
TEL Us each their tale OF woe.
We should hrger not in rising
To cefeat this deadly foe
From the mouths Of hungry children
There are voices hid US arm
From TIE haunts Of sQualid mis'ry
There are cries that sound alarm;
From the broken ht arts that iinger
Ere they drop into the grave.
There are uotes or earnest pleading
Are there none 20 help anG save?
widows val. and orphans sorrow.
Drunkards glCom and dying groan.
Cherries homes ana homeless children.
Bid YOU make his cause your own.
Nov the hour H. come GO rally.
And 20 set The captive free.
Heaven auu Ee.i inquire and wonder
What your answer now will te
Tor the h;tle ores who anguish
At a drunken mothers breast.
For the prodiga.s in anguish.
Seek NIX hCpeiess.y FOR rest.
ln the name Of Him who CHERISHED
K en- the least. az even YOU
II you fee. Ills Gains are pressing.
Tel Him low what you viii DO
Mrs CommaaoaLt booth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
SHEEP IN THE ORCHARD.
Under Proper Feeding and Manage
ment They Will Enrich
the Soil.

A correspondent says; The great
est value OF sheep in an orchard is
found probably in their being used as
means OF feTtilizing orchards that
are bearing II put in the same some
what early in the spring and fed a suit
able supplementary food with the grass
which the orchard may furnish. Il will
be found that the sheep will thus con-
vey fertility 10 the land. and they will
do so In a marked degree IL fed on
right kinds of food. Such food may
consist very largely OF wheat bran,
which is in itself valuable fertilizer.
1t may be wise 20 encourage the sheep
to eat il freely, TO add little grain
In the form OF oats. A little oil cake
will also improve the food. The drop
pings thus left in the orchard will
tend very much 10 its enrichment
The outcome Will be that where this
system is persevered in during con-
siderable portions OF the season, the
orchard will thus be provided with a
liberal application Of fertility. This
statement. OF course. is based on the
supposition that there Il some proper
relation between the number OF sheep
grazed and the area OF the orchard"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
IN ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

The summer garden lessons greatly
the expenses of the farmers house
hold.
Trees should be set about as deep
or little deeper than they grew in
the nursery row.
Three sprayings yearly will protect
one apple orchard against most fun
gOus and insect pests.
II the berry bushes have pot been
pruned. there should be no delay ia at.
tending to the work now If cane is
found that is hollow. Il should be cut
down to where 4 is solid. In this way
the insect will DE caught. unless II has
already left the cane.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20

effect upon a soil of a leguminous crop
bearing root nodules is 10 note the strik-
ing differences between crops Of grain
or vegetables that follow legumes and a
similar crop grown on fallow land. or
following a grass or vegetable crop.
This is "a matter OF such common OBJ
servatiOn that rotation including
some leguminous crop is the practice
Of every farmer who has a thought for
maintaining the fertility OF his soil II
Is easily proved that part OF this benefit
is due TO the amount Of nitrogen fixed
by the bacteria OF the root nodules and
not TO the unusual length OF the root
system or other peculiarities of the
plant. Careful experiments to estab-
hsh this fact have been carried on by
many OF the experiment stations in the
United States. the results all tending TO
prove that leguminous crop Affects the
soil which bears 10 like the addition OF a
considerable amount OF itrogenous fer
tilizer. Averaging results obtained in
l6 states. the amount Of nitrogen added
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
AN ARTIFICIAL HAWK.
Potato Stuffed with Feathers and
Hung from Tall Pole Used 20
Protect Garden from Hens.

In the country where fowls often run
at large. they make much trouble in
the garden. but an artificial hawk
placed in proper position will frighten
them away. Set a tall slender pole
near the middle Of the garden. letting
II lean somewhat from perpendicular
Then take very large potato and
stick IL full OF long feathers. those
from goose and turkey wings and tails
being best Follow the plan OF the
spread of the wings and tail OF a
hawk. and use all the feathers that can
possibly md place in the potato. Hang
II from the end OF the pole by a strong
cord, and IL viii sway and dash about
40 the wind IN "A very realistic manner
AS soon as the fowls catch sight OF
II, they start the most unearthlv
sQuawking and run as far awav from
IL as possible. II there is a tree near
by having long. slender branches n
can be hung there but the hest re-
suits are secured by using a pole out
IN the open. where the hawk can he
more easily seen. This remarks the
Country Gentleman. is like nvinp
white strips of cloth to keen uniIlers
away from the cabbage patch or the
stuffed man TO brighten the crows. II
would only take about a week for the
potato 10 be all worn out: then auav
goes the crow. This is a plan that
cannot harm anyone; nor will II be
OF lasting value, as We believe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20
PAY IN HEADACHES

Don't drink. boys don't;
There ls-2othing OF happiness pleasure o.
cheer
IN brandy, In whisky in rum or In beer.
II they cheer you when drunk, you're Ger.
tain TO pay
In headaches and crossness the following
day.
Don't drink. boys, don't.
ELLA Wheeler wilcox.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20

How is 1t that you. mere man. seen
to like this very classical and complies
muster" demanded the intellectual wo-
man, loftiIy
Well. IL was careless of me, ! admi,
lady. But when | was a boy ! pumpec
the organ for five years for a growing
musician. and ! supposed unconscious.
ly absorbed what was not intended for
me"
"A most presumptuous thing to do, d
replied the intellectual woman. IF you
we're not so old would warn you TO be
more careful in the future "-Cincinnau
Commercial Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20

When the hen house is cleaned out
the asparagus bed may well come in
Tor share OF the manure. The rhu-
barb, too. should not be forgotten. like
wise the celery. Use plaster with IT
20 hold the nitrogen. but do not mix
Il with lime OF wood ashes. II II is
90 be applied with either OF these. The
two should be worked into the ground
separately. OF the ammonia will be set
zee from the manure