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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
EXAMINING LABORERs.
A Marked Difference in the Glass Of
Persons Obtained.

The civil service commission is conduct
ing examinations IN a number of the large
cities for the unskilled Iaboring positions in
the government service, particularly in
post offices and custom houses, and has
found that the new regulations by which
candidates for these places are examined
are resulting in n marked difference In the
class of persons appointed. The commits
sion expects that the regulations which
provide for these examinations, which In
VOlye no educational fest, but determines
The relative standing of the applicants by
their physical condition and adaptabiity
for laboTing work, will prevent any further
evasions of the civil service rules by ir-
regular assignments of persons not quail
fed for laboring work, the APP
T0intees are found to be adapted to this
class of employment and not to work of
higher grade.
In the past many persons have been ap-
pointed as labOrers without regard to their
ability or inclination to do the work re-
quired. and after appointment have secured
assignments to clerical and other classified
positions From now on, unless specific ex
ceptions made by the President, all ap
nOiutments in the executive civil service Of
the government must be made either from
the lists of the civil service commission
or from the lists of the boards of labor en-
ulOyment, which are under the supervision
Of the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
FOR WORLDS AGRICULTURE.
Plans at Rome for Establishing an
International Bureau.

David Lubin of Sacramento, Cal, who
has been staying in Rome. Italy, for some
months perfecting the plans for the estab-
lishment of an international chamber of
agriculture. speaking to the correspondent
Of the Associated Press, in that city, yes
terday said:
Il do not wish to be interviewed as any
thing coming from a single person will
diminish the Importance of the scheme.
which is and must remain the initiative of
King Victor Emmanuel. who has OWNED
The true needs of the people throughout the
world. and who will become one of the
greatest sovereigns in history if the project
is carried out successfully
Mr. Lubin has had numerous interviews
with Minister of the Treasury Luzzatti and
prominent economists and agriculturists
In report on the subject Mr. Lubin says:
The purpose of the international cham
Der Of agriculture is not to create abnormal
conditions, but to bring about and maintain
as normal conditions which are now alb
normal No consumer should object TO
pay normal prices even II some of them be
higher than those now prevalent II con-
sumers understood the reason for this they
would not only consent to pay normal
prices, but would eagerly desire it. as in the
end prices would become equaliZed"
Asked IL the end sought in the proposed
chamber was not already met by the De-
partment of Agriculture, Mr.. Lubin an
SwereG.
No. because the thousands of docu-
ments and facts from throughout the world
are 500 numerous to be mastered by min
lister of agriculture, he having no means at
his control to establish the authenticity of
the facts. his jurisdiction being bounded
by his own nation, and his powers being
limited and prescribed by law. He also
has no power TO influence other nations,
which act and react upon his own nation.
For instance, in America the Department
of Agriculture is unable TO abolish the evil
tendencies of trusts, combines and mergers
which made American agriculturists lose
S7oo0D oSo last year Blu, an international
chamber could do more than this"
The whole press comments enthusiastic
caliy on the project of King Victor EN-
manuel to establish an international cham
Der OF agriculture. The Capitale says.
we cannot refrain from manifesting our
pride as Italians in a fact which will make
the name of King Victor Emmanuel ap-
plauded from the Italian frontiers to the
country OF George Washington"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
WAS AN INVENTION.
Reported Expression Of Letter Car
riers Sympathy for Machen.

BY order of the Postmaster General an
investigation has been made into the report
that letter carrier had openly expressed
sympathy for August Machen in the name
of the entire force of letter carriers of the
country. when Machen was departing for
Moundsvile to serve his sentence for fraud
and conspiracy. Through the clever work
of a post office inspector, attached to the
local force, the man who was reported to
have made the remark was located. He
was not letter carrier, and, Furthermore,
told the inspector that he had not used the
language attributed to him. This was
proven to the satisfaction of the Post
master General. and the case. in so far as
it relates to the department, has been
dropped.
Secretary Cantwell of the National Asso-
citation Of Letter Carriers has come out in
an open statement in which he says that
no such language was used by any letter
carrier having the authority of the associa-
ton for his remarks, and that Furthermore
he did not believe that the man who was
said to have made the remark to Machen
was a carrier. The entire matter has been
repudiated by that body and by the Post
Office Department has been found to have
been an invention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
A Permanent Exposition.

Representative Shull of Pennsylvania has
introduced bill in the House to authorize
the establishment of permanent national
exposition. The measure authorizes the
President to Immediately appoint COM
mission of three to select the grounds and
ascertain their cost. and to.obtain estimates
of the cost of preparing the grounds and
erecting the necessary buildings. The
members of the commission are to servo
without compensation. ana SIS 900 is appro-
priated for their expenses. clerk hire. and
so forth. The national exposition Is to be
held decennially, beginning In 1914
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
Admiral Wilde Asks to Retire.

Rear Admiral George F. Wilde. COM
mandant of the Boston navy yard, has for
warded to Secretary of the Navy Morton
a request that he be placed on the retired
list Admiral Wilde has served in the navy
forty-three years. and hisbretifement is ex-
pected to date from February 20. The adj
miral will not reach the age limit for sew
eral years, but in discussing his proposed
retirement, he stated that he had decided
upon the step because of Mrs. Wilde's Ill
health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
Home Building Association
rwENTY-sEcoND ISSUE OF STOCK.


Office Of treasurer. 1907 Pa. ave.; Of secretary,
2l3o st. NV.
Books open for subscription to stock at OF.
flee OF treasurer as above. Second monthly meet
Ing Of this series for payment OF dues on stock
at hall. s-w corner Of Pa. ave. and 10Th st. NV.
Regular monthly meetings second Tuesday even
Ing Of each month at same place. Shares, 500
each.
Monthly payments. 81 per share commencing
with January. Shares may be taken at this or
any other meeting, or at any time. at Office Of
treasurer above.
Interest allowed at 5 per Cent on all payments
on stock Withdrawn Cancelled In settlement Of
loans.
Loans can be secured without unnecessary delay
on an additional monthly payment therefor of 81
per share. The maximum amount loaned per share
Will not exceed 5000. and may be applied for at
any time to any Of the officers directors. Ex-
penses for loans are at lowest possible figures.
Loans can be settled on one more shares at
the pleasure of the borrower. As a money wing
institution, or from which to obtain loans, 1t is
equal to any. Thirtyday notices Of a desire to
withdraw your money are rarely required
GEO ". LINkINS. Pres. Cor 18th H sts NV.
ANSON $. TAYLOR, V. Pres 1905 + ST. NV.
W H. WETZEL Secretary. 2135 II ST n W.
EDWARD S. WESTGOTT Treas 1907 Pa ave r.w
DIRECTORS:
JAMES 81. BYRAM 2027 Fl ST. NV.
SAM'L A. C0OMBS The Albert Flats, 1925 NV
RICHARD e. CLAUGHTON.. Com. Natl Bank
CHAS. y. MOORE. ............ 1145 18th ST NV
>: NOhRlS THORN 1888 23d st. Nv.
MA OLSON WHlPPLE. 1914 FL st NV.
JAMES NJ. WOODWARD. Cor 18th & H SITS. NV.
fe10-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
To Revise the Endicott Plan.

Capt. Charles NJ. Thomas and Capt
Charles III. Sperry OF the navy have been
appointed as members of the joint army
and navy board, recently constituted by the
President. to revise the report of the Endi-
colt board of 1885 on the subject of coast
defenses. Secretary Taft is chairman of
the board and Major George w. Goethals,
Corps of Engineers. u. s. A., Is the secre-
tary
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15
Conserving the Moisture.

When it is considered that most
crops require enormous quantities OF
water to produce a small quantity or
dry matter, it is remarkable that SO
few soil workers appreciate the neces-
sity of conserving the moisture in the
soil. It is estimated by experts that
to produce one pound of dry matter IN
oats over 500 pounds of water is re-
CURED, and over 300 pounds OF water
TO produce one pound of dry matter In
corn. Other crops along the same
lines vary more or less, but require
large quantities of water. If. this is
the case, it is at once plain that as
surface soil cultivation does much to
conserve the moisture in the soil, the
man who will not keep his cultiVator
going as long as he can during the
summer is injuring his own pocket
book, and that seriously.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15
Branding Steers.

Did you ever brand steer? Did the
steer look happy and satisfied with life?
Perhaps you feel about the same way
when you shave. If so, stop using COM
mon soaps for shaving and try the only
real shaving soap made especially for
shaving by the j. B, Williams Co., of
Glastonbury, Conn. If you once try it,
you will never be satisfied with any
other kind. That is why they are will
ing to send you a free trial sample as
per their offer. in another column. TRY
it for your faces sake"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15
TESTING the Soil.

Prof. Jordan, who is we'll posted on
the above question, gives the following
method: Set off eight small plots,
say one-eighth of an acre each, in soil
representing about the average OF the
farm. Sow fertilizers containing the
various ingredients on these plots and
note the results. Thus, on one plot
sow with 100 pounds of muriate OF pot
ash, on the second forty pounds OF
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15
Attention, Guernsey Breeders.

Thos. II. Wilson, Issaquah, Wash.
advertises for sale several head of hne
Guernsey cattle. 1t would be worth
while for anyone interested to write
Mr.. Wilson and secure full information.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15

acid phosphate, on the third twenty
pounds of nitrate of soda, on the fourth
combine one-half the quantities OF
muriate of potash and nitrate, on the
fifth one-half the quantities of acid
phosphate and nitrogen, on the sew
enth one-half the quantities of muriate
of potash and nitrogen. The eighth
he would leave without fertilizer OF
any kind BY using the leading crops
of the farm the farmer would soon be
able to tell to which fertilizer the farm
gave the most profitable response. He
might find that by adding only one
of the elements to the farm nothing
else need be used.
IA Rhubarb may be planted any time
now, placing the settings three feet
apart each way. Strong seeding plants
are surer to grow than the divided
crowns sent out by seedsmen, but they
do not come as true to type as might
be desired. Cover the crowns with
an inch or two of soil and keep well
cultivated. A few stalks may be
pulled the next year. The succeeding
spring and thereafter twenty-five
plants should give a fair family sup
ply, A yearly coating of good man
ure is needed with sufficient cultiva-
ton to keep the ground mellow and all
weeds subdued Horseradish is usu-
ally grown as an annual by market
gardeners-that is, young roots are
planted in rich soil between cabbages
or other early crops and are marketed
the next spring, after getting the adj
vantage of the whole space when the
early crop is removed, but for house
hold use a few root cuttings or crowns
may be planted near the rhubarb and
renewed every two years as the old
plants deteriOrate.
Considerable of the Australian salt
bush, a plant highly recommended for
arid and alkali lands, is being planted
in and around Caldwell, Idaho Henry
Cox, who is doing dry land farming
five miles north of Caldwell, has five
acres in, and many others are testing
it. The plant makes an enormous
growth where it does well, and sup
plies a great amount of forage. accord
ing to the Gem State Rural 1t is of a
creeping habit and in some instances
it has made a growth of 16 feet in
diameter in a season. The seed
should be planted in we'll pulverized
soil, in hills seven to eight feet apart
and only slightly covered.
An Idaho subscriber writes that
dandolon appeared on his farm a few
years ago and has since spread rapid
ly. This is a very troublesome weed,
but can be eradicated by putting the
ground in hoed crop and giving it
thorough cultivation.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15

campbelps Soil Culture.

An inquiry came to The Ranch re-
Gently for a description of the method
of soil treatment known as Camp
bells Soil Culture" This would take
too much space in The Ranch to go
into detail, and as brief article would
probably not meet the requirements of
the inquirer we suggest that he write
to H. w. Campbell, 924 South Tween
tieth street, Lincoln, Neb., for copy
of "Campbells Soil Culture Manual,
the price of which is fifty cents, and
which should be RENTED at time OF
sending for the book. The Manual
contains about hundred pages, well
illustrated, and goes into detail IN
way that will enable any one to under
stand the principles embodied in
Campbell's method.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props,
Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned. have known f. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx,
Wholesale Druggists, Toldo o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo O.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15

Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15
Rotation to Prevent Soil Blowing.


We have again arrived at the time
of year when the spring winds are
engaging in the real estate business by
Dicking I'D great quantities OF surface
soil blowing it to Kingdom come and
sometimes back again. We are salts
fed the trouble is due almost entire
Nv TO the loose condition of the. sub
soil When such soil dries out no line
root hairs are found interviewer with
if and in consequence it becomes like
the dead soil on the highways. When
the subsoil is plowed up it dries out
and the slightest handling causes II
to break up and when forty-five mile
wind blows these fragments over once
or twice they form fine particles OF
soil which may be driven from the
fields. These particles will continue
to blow until the point is reached in
the soil where little roOtlets hold the
particles together. When vegetable
matter is found in the first few inches
of the soil the soil is less likely to
blow. Prairie sod, for instance is not
so apt to blow away. We have no
ticed that when the soil OF one HELD
blows badly, that in neighborlng held
of similar composition does not blow,
due to the fact that it contains suffi-
cient vegetable matter in the first
few inches of the soil. The remedy
is to plant rotation of crops so as
to introduce into the soil enough vege-
table humus each year that the soil
particles may be held together. Dust
storms in the prairie states are largely
due to the fact that crops having a
small root system, such as oats, barley
and wheat are grown year after year
without rotation of grass or, forage
plants.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15

An Idaho subscriber writes that
dandelion appeared on his farm few
years ago and has since spread rapid
ly. This is a very troublesome weed,
but can be eradicated by putting the
ground in a hoed crop and giving it
thorough cultivation.
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30
Farmers Union

We'll ~ it is scar Thanksgiving we
world like to know how many farmers
can thanS the Lord that they are con
Au-kiag corn. We think not mNnyI
There is .alk Of diptheria in or near
Farmers Uaicn school,
We think MIR. Strain is going in the
dairy business as he is purchasing
some fine cows.
Mr. Bert Gilmore Of Jasper is still
working aS a. A. Moore5
MrGcorgs Moore OF Webb City was
up to look after his big farm 3l3 miles
Sorthsost.of Jasrer Tuesday. Ho came
up in hts au.omibile. He has his Iitti
boy and girl with him,
Geo Moore Of Webb City is going tc
uher. his wife is in colorado where sh-
is going to stay this winter on account
Of her health.
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30
bsttcn items.

Nest Of our farmers have iiuished
gathering soru Guring this fine weather.
Ollie Conc and viis Of Lamar visited
relatives here the first oithe soek.
Several Of our young folks atteuded
the Box sSppor at Ledbetter last Friday
night. Al report a good time.
james snd Rob's Ovens sttesded
church 10 LamW Sunday night,
TW Box and mother vi slted at
Snip's Sunday.
Ida Harrington is reported q uito sick
at this writing
Hf Pousdstons Of carterville spent
feW days 10 our vicinity last week,
Ht williams and Chas Maui droVs tC
Jasper Sunday morning.
Prof Blske's brother spent Saturday
aud sunday in our city.
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30
Zion Items

"Our national birds:
The American Eagle sud the
Thanksgiving TsrSey,
Nay one give us pcsce in Nll ourstatcs;
The other, piece Tor all our plates"
Einieeu dollars and seventy contslsl9.
70 1901 Was realized from the Pic Supper
at Zion Saturday night. An interesting
programme MAS rendered and We wish to
thank each one who hslped so make the
undertaking sIccsss both financially
and sooially.
Nr. L, A. Surde,lant, OF Webb City,
preached tho home Of hot brothers,
{. A. CoVerI, Sunday Aight. QSits a
number wore present.
! Mrss-rs SnaudS and S.idner held
thei, sale at the formers home Monday.
A largo crowd vas present And thiag-
sold fairly we'll. Both parties intend tc
move 60 Carthage.
Homer Wsmpier has besn real SICK
with she sons.ln.is but Is rspors Da'te7
as this WrS!ns.
Ethyle Earl snd her cousin from
/ Illinois wished With Mrs Eli Scott II
JASPER, Sunday.
| Gcnlza Follmer who il employed IN
die naking establishments at CSilhag
, visited with home folk, sunday.
There wtll - public sale st Mr Cook
! Dsc 8. Everybody cordially invited {
attoud. roe lad.y-sof the Zion neigl
3 borhoou slH -err, dinner and W. hoy
= you ~, al com, and y,iss ,4,uuDr ~
g 45,
Ns-. daossrand acn of jasper vi-.ts
wi.n D., si-s-r Hr,. Curtis ru,sday (
o a i,rovril su,pr.-- ra- given u
= Stand. ls.aur HGnd,y night. The
t were sboul 70 present and general gJe
tims va hNd ay ali. hu5oh 80 s'
yed iauUS :Es -,s.,ar SOD sh' cfoa
departed a. lt;s hour si,nins b
% Shan-5 much success ~ hiI new gom'
Il ass hrel rImo,'i, tha5 vhl
d att-nd.rg rssia! 'unctoa ons eVg
r ing one Or our youu, .1,-a sos losI tfo
(. her par-agi. Tho parents tax 81
N method cf ,zaaki0g she S"uuknoN'
r. finder ioS ta' sats r,suta oi sh'
70 daughter.
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30
a FAREWELL aArnrRrNo
rrIsHds of 7f. SSsa.s ad Fuziv
urve Them SSrrr.s,

The i'i"ni' sai ncighhor, q + r
5hand' and family p.anu-d surpris.
Tor 'Aom on Noudsy evenirg ~hich was
carried oui in a yory suce"s,ful mAnnor
th" surprise being complete bu, instead
oita Stands family being the surprised
ones tho table WAS turned and the
n"ichhor7 were su lriscI rs She family
were 7.. drc-and in best bib and tuck.
or waiting FOR the crowd TO assemble.
Bot thi' did not mar tho pleasure Of the
oompany aad ail proceeded to have a
good limo and srs that cvcrv ono else
enjoyed themselves.
Tho young folks \. l. Thomas, Geo.
Cook ! Is SAanis and other, u Ike
"t"ndrr 'go' coioynd themselves at
the cyes popu!a, gamo snap
a sumptuous supper was served ut a
late hour to which al did ample justice.
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30
Elected Officers

The EpvOtth L-agu. Of tho ". 4.
church petaI the psr-onIEo Monday
night aud el.ctsd now officers for the
neI. siI months a. follows:
Warren LtEn, president; Roy Bouch-
ar, hrst vice prssidsnt; Mrs. Warrer
linn, second vice president; Ms. "
). Cru-l, ;hird vics. president; Miss
Clara B.yne, secretary; Miss Ainni'
Seal TREASURER; Nis- NiuA Dfny orgaG-
ist; KWrlls choistsr.
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30
Tho FSxaGt Thing Required FOR
GOnstipatious

"As = certain purgatiye aud stomach
purifier ChambeElains Stomach and
Liver Tablets seem 10 be tho cSact
thing required, strong enough for the
most robust: yet mid enough and safe
Tor children aud without that terrible
gripirg 90 common to most purgativrs, q"
say r $ ebsterh Co., Udora, Ontario
Canada. For ale ty obb Bros. N co
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30

4 pair ~ prorrly Gttrd "Qneeu
Quality" Shoes mesns foot comfort,
and delightful ease.
No cramIing ~ th' foot, no u1plaas-
amt burning sensations; lthis i. all done
away with, Theft Of Queen Qualify
is provorbia'.
Itsonnof tho mo't remarkable things
about thete most remarkable shoes
"lhev rive ease TO the foot the iirst day
worn"
7. D. HARBUR
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30
Bazaar

The Ladies Ala Society OF the N. f,
Church south vill bold Ihnir bazaar 90
Dec. 18th and 10Th in the building
first door south Of Dr. H'ndrioks Shice
on North Main street. The Ladies
will have Tor sale some fns uoedlo work
aud arIiclrs suitable for pressnt'
Wait and do your Christmas shopping
wish them.
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30
H~eslIrs
and Mrs. Myers vers avLkened

NJ. and Mrs. Myers were awakened
Monday night about II O'Clock by some
one trying TO getinto their restaurant by
the hack door. They thought 81 first
that it was rat bat on investigation .
piece Of iron Was discovered sticking
through crNek betwceu the door and
easing evidcnrly FOR tho purpos- Of turn
ing tho hut,ou which is used to fast n
the door Who evrr i. Was evidently
acquainted with thr fastening, but they
were scared away before thsi' identity
was discovered
The Jasper news., 1905-11-30
That Terrihls lt.II storn

Mr. Jones formerly OF the Dew, }
ueiEhborhood, but now Of Kondrick-
town, WAS in sh, city last week sud VAS
3 pleasant caller A. this once. Mr..
Jones lives 10 the trscE OF tno terrible
hsil storn which yiited that section
last spring and says that he and his
neighbots suffered practically the com.
plsts loss Of all oi this years. crops. Not
only that but the young orchard on his
place Vas completely ruined. Il cos,
Mr. Jones 600 10 replace the wiadow
glass broken out OF his house by The
bail.