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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
JAMES W. RATcLIFFE. AUCTIoYEER.
TRUSTEES SALE or Two-sTORY BRIO
U.l.SE " ~ 2 AIIEESlN S.ER 81

TRUSTEES SALE OF Two-sToRY BRICK
HOUSE, No. Al PATTERSON STREET
NORTHEAST
BY virtue Of i certain deed of trust duly re-
corded in Lber no. PAS, folio 36 ct seq, of the
land records Of the District OF Columbia and at
the request Of the party secured thereby, we, the
Undersigned trustees. will sell, at public auction,
in front OF the premises. TUESDAY, THE
TWENTY EIGHTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. ID.
1909 AT HALF-PAST THREE O'CLOCK PM.
~ the city Of Washington, in the District OF Co
mmha. and designated and being part OF lot
numbered eighty seven go in Cox, Wiuslow and
Jay, trustees, subdivision of square numbered six
hundred and seventy-two (6721 per plat record
ed in Book Is, page fT9 In the surveyors Office of
Of Patterson street and the northeast corner of
said iu aud running thence south % 3T5-i0OO feet
TO a public alley; thence running west along the
line Of said lot and alley Il feet inches; thence
running north % $4,000 feet TO Patterson street
and thence running east along the lire OF said
street aud lot Il fee: inches to the place of be-
ginning. together with the improvements, rights
Terms Of sale: One-third of the purchase money
= hc paid IN cash. and the balance I'm two equal
iustallments payable IN and two years. with
interest at six per cenfum per annum. payable
SEMI. annually. from day Of sale secured by deed
Of trust upon the property sold. all cash. the
option OF the purchaser. deposit OF $500 will be
COM eyuncing. recording and notHrfal fees at the
cost Of tie purchaser Terms of sale he com
piled with within fifteen days from day OF sale
otherwise the trustees reserve the right 10 resell
the property at the rsS and cost OF the fautinl
puycha yrr. after five days advertisement OF sucf
resale in The Evening star newspaper published
il the city Of Washington. d. G.
HENRY II. BERGMAN.
GEORGE NJ. EMMERlCH,
felG-d&ds Trustees.
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Langdon Catholic Union.

More than 100 couples attended the euchre
and dance given for the benefit of the
Langdon Catholic Mission last night at the
old town hall in Langdon. The city con-
tingent came out on straw ride which
left 18th and II streets at 1880 pm in
wagons.
Miss Sweeney of Langdon received the
first lady's prize, a barrel of flour, and
Officer John Foley of the ninth precinct
won the first gentlemans prize, ton Of
coal Other winners were: Mrs. Auth. pair
of handsome slippers; Mrs. Mary Higdon,
stand of roses, and Mrs. Foley, a cake
Those in charge were Misses Lizzie and
Regina Auth, Miss Sweeney, Mrs. Dorr,
Mrs. Auth, Mrs McDuell, Mrs. Good
key and Miss Cooney and Messrs. Auth,
Goodkey, Leahy and Cooney.
The proceeds will be used to build a
Catholic church on the Old Queens estate,
to be called st. Nicholas Church, adjoin-
ing Langdon.
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Stole Gifts for Her Friends.

A dispatch from Atlantic City. N. j., says:
Police here are puzzled over theft which
had no motive of gain in it beyond the de-
sire to make presents to friends and rela-
tives Miss Emma Simons, young wo-
man. dignitied, refined and apparently of a
good family, who says her home Is Will
mington. Del, confessed to Magistrate De-
hart that she had systematically robbed a
merchant, her employer, of silks and jew
eIry valued at 81, 900. She sobbed as she
said: ut was with no idea of theft that
took them. / wanted to make presents to
friends and relatives and the habit became
a mania with me-" She Is in jail, in default
of 81 900 bail She says her father founded
the first Masonic lodge in Wilmington, Del.
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Mr.. Shanks had long been suffering from
gastritis and other ailments and before
going to Bermuda in December he had been
confined to his home in Brooklyn for more
than a year.
Mr.. Shanks was born in Shelbyville KY,
on April 20, 1887, his father, Sanders
Shanks. being the high sheriff of the coun-
ty. While still young he went to Louis
vile and engaged in newspaper work He
wrote a short sllit which was produced on
the stage in Louisville in 1856 the late Mrs
Gilbert being one of the performers A
couple of years later Maggie Mitchell APP
peared in another dramatic effort of his
at the Louisville Opera House. of which
he was the treasurer
He was an ardent Union man, and at the
breaking out of the civil war went to the
front as a correspondent of the New York
Herald. He was on the staff of Gen. Rous-
seau in Gen. Shernans campaign and
later was under Gen. Grant
At the close Of the war he came north and
settled in Brooklyn. He remained with
the Herald until 1867 when he Joined the
staff of Harper's Magazine. He was the
author of the index for the first forty VOL
umes of the magazine and OF Personal
Recolections of Union Generals" In 1860
he went to Washington as the correspond
ent of the New York Times and a year later
became a member of the staff of the Trib-
une, with which paper he remained until
1881 most of the time as city editor After
serving as managing editor of the Star for
a couple of years he founded the National
Press Intelligence Company in 1885, and he
came its president. The Daily and Weekly
Bond Buyer was an outgrOWth of this CO n
pany.
Mr.. Shanks' wife died couple of years
ago. He is survived by three sons, Sanders
Shanks, the well-known Brooklyn lawyer;
Lynn Hudson Shanks and William Rosseau
Shanks The body will be brought to
Brooklyn and the interment will be In Cove
Hill cemetery. Louisville.
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THOS. ]. OWEN & son, Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE.sToRy BRICK

TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE-sTORY BRICK
DWELLING, NO, 80 STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue of certain deed of trust. dated Au-
gust 90 1902, recorded in liber 26S2, folio 49, one
OF the land records of the District of Columbia,
and also by virtue of authority conferred by a
decree Of the Supreme Court of the District of Co
lunbia passed in cause Of Proctor agt. Pairo ct
al. No. 25l04 In equity. the undersigned trustee
will sell by public auction THURSDAY, THE
SECOND DAY OF MARCH. 1905. at -FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, In front of the premises. all of
lot fortythree (i3) of Joseph Pauls subdivision of
square twenty-one CD in Dohbins addition to the
city OF Washington District of Columbia, together
with the Improvements, consisting of the above
mentioned dwelling house.
Terms OF sale: Property will be sold subject to
incumhrance of twenty hundred dollars 81 500
secured by a first deed of trust due November l.,
1907, bearing interest at per cent. One-half of
the purchase money the said incumbrance to
be paid In cash and the balance In monthly notes
of thirty dollars (S30o0) at per cent interest or
all cash may be paid at the option OF the pur-
chaser. Taxes and interest on the above ncum-
brance will be paid to the day of sale. All con-
veyancing and recording at purchasers cost. A
deposit Of two hundred dollars 5000 required at
time Of sale. Terms Of sale 10 be complied with
in fifteen 90 days, deposit will be forfeited.
HERBERT A. GILL
fels-d&ds Trustee, 612 18th st,
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THos. J. OWEN & son, AUCTIoYEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE or VALUABLE IMPROVED
FRAME AND BRICK BASEMENT DWELLING
No. COS HOWARD AVENUE NORTHWEST.
By virtue OF certain deed of trust duly recorded
in Liber No. 1854, folio 81 ct seq. OF the land
records Of the District Of Columbia and at the re-
QHes OF the party secured thereby. the undersigned
trustees VIII sell at public auction In front the
Ireiuises on the THIRD DAY OF MARCH A. ID
1903 At THREE O'CLOCK PM the following
described land and premises. situate IN the county
Of Washington, District OF Columbia and deslg
mated as and being lot twenty five (2Jl in Robert
proctors subdivision of part of block four a. and
adjoining property. in the subdivision made by
Saith MS said ProCtor's subdivision recorded IN
TIE surveyors otee OF said District Of Columbia. in
County Book eight tSl, page -.
said lot fronting forty (i0l feet on the north
side of Howard avenue by depth OF about one
hundred feet, together with the improvements
tAercou.
Terms Of sale: one-third of the purchase money
20 Ice paid IN cash. balance in two equal install
mcnts, payable in aud two years. with inter
est at Eve per centum per annum. payable semi
annually. from day OF sale. secured by deed OF
trust upon the property sold. all cash. Mt the
option OF tie purchaser. A deposit of $500 VIII be
ing. Sc ar cost OF purchaser Terms OF sale to be
complied with within fifteen days from day OF sale
Otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost OF defaultina
purchaser. after Eve days advertisement of suci
resale in some newspaper published In Washington
d. G.
/. ROBERTS F0ULKE.
J. BARTON TOWNSEND.
felsdn Trustees.
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lands boathouse viii be completed. The
boat Will be used for pleasure cruising on
the river.
The replacing of the engine aboard the
power launch Alert has been delayed by the
loss of pump as the machine was on it's
way from this city to Detroit.
The rebuilding of the steam yacht Diana,
belonging to Gen. Crogier, is to be pushed at
Deans boatyard, near Alexandria, in order
to have the little vessel ready for service in
the early spring
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FUTURE DAYS.

c. g. SLOAN & Co, AUCTToNEERs, 14o7 C ST.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
real. ESTATE. NOS All 18TH STREET
SOUTHEAST AND 436 1ST STREET SOUTH
By virtue Of decree of the supreme Court of
the District of Columbia, passed February II,
Campbell vs.. Eliza Mcconnell ct al, the under
signed trustee will sell, at public auction en-
TUESDAY, MARCH SEVENTH 1905, AT FOUR
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land and
premises, situate in the city of Washington, Dis
letter ~ in William b. Todd's subdivision OF
part of original lot numbered /, and the whole CT
per plat recorded in the office OF the surveyor OF
the District of Columbia, improved by premises
known as No. 436 LIST street southwest; Ana on t;,e
SAME DAY, AT HALF-PASf FoGR OCLOCh
PM. the following described parcel situated in
the city of Washington. District of Columbia,
designated as and being part OF original iot Num-
bercd % in square numbered 101s contained with
in the following metes and bounds Beginning at
point 18th street distant % feet inches
north from the southeast of said lot, and
running thence west II feet; thence south ! foot
4 inches thence west p feet TO west line of said
lot; thence south IL feet 10 inches thence east
30 feet and thence north IA feet INCHES to place
over that part of said lot % contained within the
following metes and bounds Beginning at
point feet north from the southwest corner of
said lot and running thence north 1s feet; thence
east feet; thence south IS feet, and thence west
3 feet 10 place of beginning; the part of said lot
% first hereinbefore mentioned being subject to
feet by the width thereof the said first mentioned
part of said lot % being improved by premises
known as No. All 18th street southeast.
Terms of sale each parcel: One-third of the
purchase money to be paid in cash and the balance
in equal installments. payable in one and two
years from day Of SALE and to be represented by
the promissory notes of the purchaser, bearing in
terest at the rate Of per cent per annum, pay
able seml-annually. and secured by first deed OF
trust the property sold, all cash, at the OPP
ton of the purchaser A deposit of $3.50 will be
required at TIM of sale of each parcel All con-
veyancing, recording, etc, at cost of purchaser.
Terms of sale TO be complied with within fifteen
days from the day of sale. otherwise the trustee
reserves the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost OF the defaulting purchaser, after
five days advertisement of such resale In some
newspaper published In Washington D. G.
fe2l-d&ds ]. NJ. CARLISLE. Trustee, S44 D st.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
THOMAS j. OWEN & SON. AUoTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF NEW Two-sToRY
FRANB DWELLING AND STABLE, Al

FRAME DWELLING AND STABLE. AT
BRiGHTW0OD, d. O.
BY virtue Of certain deed of trust, duly re-,
corded in Liber No. 2s17. at folio 461 ct seq, one
Of the land records Of the District of Columbia
and at the request of the parties secured thereby
the undersigned trustees will sell, at public ane;
tIon. in front of tne premises, on FRIDAY, IHE
TWENTY FOURTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D.
Ieo5. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the following de-
scribed land and premises situate in the county OF
Washington, District OF Columbia. and designated
as and being part of tract called Peters Mil
Seat, located the west side of Piney Branch
road Oath street road said lot being about ~
feet front. with an average depth OF about IA.
feet. more particularly described In the deed OF
trust above mentioned together with the improve
mcEts. consisting Of two-story and cellar frame
dwelling and stable.
Terms of sale: One third OF the purchase money
To be paid In cash, balance in two equal Install
ments. in one and two years, with interest at
per cent per annum, payable semi-snnually, from
day Of sale. secured by deed of trust upon the
property sold or all cash. A deposit Of 500 viii
be required at time OF sale. All conyeyancing, re-
cording ETC. at cost of purchaser Terms of sale
TO be complied with within fifteen days from day
Of the sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the
right To resell the property at the risk and cost OF
the defaulting purchaser. after five days advertise
nent Of such resale in some newspaper published
in Washington. u. Z.
G. W. BALLOCH, Trustee,
1905 ST. NV.
LUTHER L. APPLE. Trustee,
fef1-d&ds 6o2 F st.
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JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUCTI0NEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TwO-STORY BRICK
HOUSE, NO. T6s HARVARD STREET NORTH

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-STORY BRICK
HOUSE, NO. 76s HARVARD STREET NORTH
WEST.
By virtue of a certain deed of trust. duly re-
corded in Liber No. 2S07 folio 305 ct seq. of the
land records of the District of Columbia, and at
the request of the party secured thereby, We the
undersigned trustees will sell at public auction in
front of the premises. on TUESDAY, THE TWEEN.
TY-EIGHTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, AID. 1905. AT
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following
described land and premises. situate In the county
of Washington. in the District Of Columbia and
designated as and being lot numbered one hundred
and seventy four Q74(, in Eugene 4. Gaddis' sub
division of block numbered four az. In Todd
Browns subdivision of part of Mount Pleasant and
Pleasant Plains as said Gadds' subdivision is re-
corded in the Office of the surveyor for said Dis
trict in County Book 10, page 100, together with
the improvements rights. &c.
Terms of sale: One third OF the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the balance in two equal
installments, payable in one and two years. with
interest at six per centum per annum. payable
semi annually, from day of sale. secured by deed
Of trust upon the property sold. all cash, at the
option of the purchaser. deposit of 500 VIII be
required of the purchaser at the time of SALE All
conveyancing, recording and notarial fees at the
cost of the purchaser. Terms of sale to be com
piled with within fifteen days from day of sale.
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property the risk and cost Of the defaulting
purchaser, after five days advertisement Of such
resale In The Evening Star, newspaper published
in the city of Washington. D. G.
GEORGE NJ. EMMERICH,
fe18-d&ds Trustees.
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ssThe Man on the Box

OF this charming story the Philadelphia
Inquirer says: ut is the sort of tale that
keeps you in a constant litter persistent
state OF expectancy as to what is to happen
next and a wholesome absorption to the
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Girls Plated Blouse Dress.

No 2710-A very attractive example OF
the blouse dress is given in our illustra-
ton. 1t will be welcomed by mothers be-
cause of its general utility and simplicity
of style. 1t affords an opportunity to COM
bine different colors and fabrics. The long
lines in the blouse assist in making it
becoming to the plump as well as the
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The Evening Star Patterns.
A Becoming Suspender Waist.

No. 2764-The universal becomingness Of
the suspender waist has brought it back
into vogue, and happy is the woman who
makes use of it. The suspender straps lend
breadth to narrow shoulders and taper to
full waists. For the accompanying cut,
silk or the soft wool fabrics, like henrietta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Solved the Mystery.

Sherlock Holmes does some wonderful
detective work in 1.-THE Adventure of the
Dancing Men," Don't miss 1t in The Star
tomorrow.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
KNOWN AS NO. 1014 18TH STREET NORTH
WEST.
BY virtue of certain deed Of trust recorded In
libe- 1914, folio 100 ct seq, one Of the land
records of the District OF Columbia. and at the
request Of the holder Of the secured thereby
1 will sell at public auction in front of the
premises. on THURSDAY. MARCH SECOND
1905 at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the
following described real estate. situated in the city
of Washington District of Columbia, to wit: Part
Of lot 90 in square 1913. beginning for the same at
the southeast corner Of said lot and running thence
north 10 feet; thence west 100 feet to 24-foot
alley thence south 10 feet thence east 100 feet
the beginning; together with the improvements
thereon.
Terms of sale: One-third cash. Balance in two
equal installments at one and two years. secured
by first deed OF trust to G. c. Purves and Richard
W. Tyler the property sold, with interest on
deferred payments from day of sale. payable semi
annually, at the rate Of per cent per annum, or
all cash at the option Of the purchaser. deposit
of $4,000 will be required at the time Of sale All
conveyancng and recording to be at purchasers
cost. Terms OF sale to be complied with within
10 days from day of sale. or the trustee reserves
the right to resell at the risk and cost Of the de-
faulting purchaser after FIVE days previous adyer
tisement in The Evening Star newspaper.
RICHARD W. TYLER,
fe1S-d&ds Surviving Trustee.
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w. F. g. sHAMKs DEAD.
Formerly Stationed in This City as
CORRESPONDENT,

A cablegram from Hamilton Bermuda,
says: William Franklin Gore Shanks, the
New York newspaper man, died here We'd
nesday night.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS,
THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUCTIONEERs.

SALE OF 21o F STREET SOUTHWEST, TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING, NINE ROOMS.
By virtue of the power vested in trustees,
will sell, at public auction, in front Of the
premises on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTY
EIGHTH. 1905. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, tie following described land and premises
In the city of Washington, District Of Columbia,
known as part of lot 49, square 5S5, being % feet
front Dy a depth of 1915 feet.
Terms of sale: Cash. deposit Of 500 re-
uuired at time of sale. All conveyancing at cost
o. purchaser. Terms OF sale to be complied with
in fifteen days. otherwise property will be Tesold
at risk and cost Of defauting purchaser.
ANDREW WILSON,
NOEL W. BARKSDALE,
fe2I-6t Trustees 504 st. n.w.
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Suggestions for Something to
Wear ThisrSpring.
TAFFETA MUCH LIKED
ALL SORTS OF HHADaEAR AND
LIGHT WRAPS.
Chiffon is the Handiest of All Light
Fabrics for Millinery
Uses.
Design by Redfern.
Copyright. 1908, by R. F. Ayers)

Flowers and lace are to play the same I'M
portant role in the production Of spring
millinery that they have in the past sea-
sons, but we are to see them used in won
derful color effects and in even greater pro-
fusion than ever before. After all, one
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Large Quantity of Dining
Room Effects From a
First=Class Cafe

COMPRISING LARGE LOT OF CHINA, SUCH AS
PLATES. CUPS AND SAUCERS AND DISHES OF
ALL KINDS, TABLE LINEN, SUCH AS NAP
KINS AND TABLE CLOTHS; PLATED WARE,
SUCH AS KNIVES. FORKS, SPOONS, TUREENS,
ETC; FURNITURE, SUCH AS BRENTWOOD
CHAIRS. EXT. TABLES SIDE TABLES, BUT
LER'S STANDS ETC, ALL TO BE SOLD AT PUB
Lie AUCTION WITHIN OUR ROOMS, 1407 G ST.
SECOND FLOOR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
TWENTY FIFTH, 1905, AT TEN O'CLOCK AN.
THESE GOODS ARE ALL SUITABLE FOR INAU-
DURATION PURPOSES, CAFES OR DINING
ROOMS.
TERMS: CASH.
O. G. SLOAN & CO., Auctioneers,
fe22-3t 1907 G st.
G. G. SLOAN & co. AUCTIONEERs 1907 G ST.
SALE OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEKEEPING
EFFEyTS SUITABLE FOR INAUGURATION
PURPOSES. WITHIN OUR ROOMS, 14o7 G
ST, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTY
FIFTH, 1905, AT TEN AN.
Brass and Enamel Bedsteads, Odd Bureaus,
Beds bookcases, China Closets, Parlor Sets and
Odd Pieces, Chamber Sets, 9x12 Carpets. Mat
tresses PillCv s, Cots Toilet Sets, Mirrors, Pic
lures; also large lot China and Table Linen, Plat
ed Cutlery, Tureens Sugar Bowls and other Table
ware, Extension Tables. Brentwood Chairs, Kitchen
Goods Gas Stoves, lot Books Couches, Sideboards.
Office Effects, two good Driving Horses two good
Work Horses and good Surrey etc
AND, AT TWELVE NJ,
Brewster Broughara, Horse and Vehicles, Har-
ness, etc
G. G. SLOAN & CO.. Auctioneers,
fe23-2t 1907 G st.
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mailed sending
the
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slender child Innumerable ideas in TRIM
ming may be introduced, braid stitching,
and in a dress for special occasions, heavy
all-over lace for the front, collar and cuffs.
combination which gives pleasing re-
suits is navy blue cheviot or serge, with
the front collar and cuffs of crimson red.
and either adorned with black stitching
or soutache braid. The material required
for a child years of age would be 3is
yards SO inches wide.
Pattern No. 27l0 is in sizes, from to
ii years.
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@. @. SLOAN s Co, AUCTIONEERS, 1407 G ST
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. NOS. All 18TH STREET
SOUTHEAST AND 436 1ST STREET SOUTH
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or nuns yelling, used in the body of the
waist and sleeves, with silk lace or en-
broidery material for the deep square yoke
and cuffs, will make most effective bodice
for afternoon wear. The neck may be cut
square and the sleeves made elbow length,
emitting the suspenders, if desired. 33s
yards of 27-inch material are required for
the medium size.
Pattern No. 27e4 is cut in sizes, from 80
to AZ inches bust.
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO. AUCTIONEERS

c. G. SLOAN 4 CO., AUCTS, 1907 G ST. NV.
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fcf1-d&ds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

in the stable and carry the forage to
them, but W" are scarcely ready to
ADOPT that system get. Nevertheless.
the time is not far distant when pat
Of the cows summer ration will be
supplied from the silo. Many dairy
men now find the 5ilo quite as indis-
pcnsd BILE during the summer months
as they do in the winter. They feed
from 70 t. % pounds of silage daily to
each COW, AMI the herd IS permitted to
run in the pasture only half the time.
The real merits Of the si!o can be
summed up as follows:
Cd Silage is more palatable the year
through than dry corn fodder.
(2) 1t is succulent. wkic', makes it
a satisfactory substitute for grass.
6, Stock will consume more silage
than Cry roughage.
ca 1t greatly increases the number
of animals that can he kept on given
acrea ge.
(5) The silo assures plenty of green
feed during dry summers when there is
a shortage of grass.