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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
SEA GRIT RIFLE TEAM
ORDERS ISSUED FOR DEPARTURE
SATURDAY NEXT.
Representation Of District Brigade Of
National auard-Maj. Bell
Designated AZ Captain.

The Brigade Rife Team Of the National
Guard OF the District Of Columbia will leave
this city next Saturday for Sea Girt, N. j.,
to participate in the national match and the
interstate shooting tournament Of the Ma
to participate in the national match and the
New Jersey State Rifle Association. The
team will remain at Sea Girt for thirteen
days from Monday. August q.
The following named officers and enlisted
men will constitute the Brigade Rife Team
Lieut.. Col. Luther H. Reichlderfer, LIST
Regiment
Maj. James E. Bell. inspector general Of
rifle practice.
Maj. Alfred P. Robbins, inspector gen.
eral.
Capt. Alex. Summers. company /, I'd Reg
iment.
Capt. Frank E. Skinner Company K. I'd
Regiment
First Lieut.. William w. Cookson. 1. r..
First Lieut.. Frank W. Holt. quartermas-
ter. 9Th Battalion
First Lieut.. Geo. G. Dennson. 1. r. P.
9th Battalion
First Lieut.. Frederick H. Heidenreich.
Company /, LIST Regiment.
First Lieut.. Ralph Alderman. 1. r. p. LIST
Battalion.
First Lieut.. Marshall Magruder, Company
Quartermaster sergt. w. Milton Garrow.
jr., 4th Battalion
sergt. Charles E. Groome, Company l. I'd
Regiment
Private F. J. Fink, Company I, LIST Regi-
ment.
Private Jackson Morris, Company I. 1st
Regiment
Private Robert L. Pile Company L I'd
regiment.
Private James M. Stewart, Company 1. I'd
Regiment
Maj James E. Bell, inspector general OF
rifle practice, Is team captain.
First Lieut.. George G. Dennison, inspector
or rifle practice. 9th Battalion, is team
coach and quartermaster, and Private Jack
son Morris. Company l, 1st Regiment Is
team spotter
Capt. Andrew Parker. special disbursing
of1cer, has been directed to furnish the
necessary funds to cover the expenses OF
transportation and subsistence of the team
in accordance with the provisions Of sec
ton IA of the act of Congress approved
January q, 1905.
Rate Of Pay Allowed.
The officers and men of the team will be
allowed pay for thirteen days service at
the rate OF corresponding grades in the reg
ular army Pay rolls will be prepared on
the return Of the team to this city.
Members Of the team in government en-
ploy will be given certificates covering a
period of service of thirteen days.
The following named officers and enlisted
men have so far been given permission to
accompany the Brigade Rife Team to Sea
Girt. They will report to the captain of
the team for temporary attachment to his
command. They will not receive pay nor
will they be furnished with transportation
or subsistence: Capt J. Harry Bean, Com
pany G, 1st Regiment; First Lieut.. William
B. Sullivan Company K, LIST Regiment and
Private Samuel B. Weatherald, Company 1,
LIST Regiment.
In addition to the Brigade Rife Team sew
eral regimental and company teams and a
large number of individuals will represent
the District Of Columbia in the Sea Grit
competitions. The latter will constitute
the biggest shooting tournament ever held
in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Screamed with Pain-Suf-
fering Nearly Broke Par
emts' Heart - Twelve
Years of Misery-Doctor
Called Case lncurable-
Helped from First, and
SPEEDILY CURED BY
gy770GIy[RA REMEDIES

~ wish to inform you that your wonderful
Cuticura has put stop to twelve years Of mis-
cry passed with my son. As an infant noticed
different remedies for about FIVE years, but when
the spot began to get larger put him under the
care Of doctors. Under their treatment the dis
ease spread to four different parts Of his body.
The longer the doctors treated him the worse II
grew. During the day 1t would get rough and form
like scales. At night 1t would be cracked IN
famed. and badly swollen. with terrible burning
and itching. When think Of his suffering 4,
nearly breaks my heart. His screams could be
heard down stairs. The suffering Of my son made
mo full Of misery. had ambition to work, to
eat. nor could sleep.
zone doctor told me that my sons eczema was
incurable and gave It up for a bad job. One
evening saw an article in the paper about the
wonderful Cuticura and decided to give 10 a
trial.
''I tell you that Cuticura Ointment 10 worth its
weight in gold; and when had used the first box
Of Ointment there was q great improvement and
by the time had used the second set Of Cuti-
cura Soap Ointment and Resolvent my child was
cured. He Is now twelve years DID, and his skin
Ia as fine and smooth as silk tSgned) Michael
steiDman. Sumner Avenue. Brooklyn. N. Y,
April 16. 1905"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
every Humor. from Pimples to Scrofula, from In
fancy to Age consisting Of Cuticura Soap, 25c.,
Ointment. b0c.. Resolvent, 50c. I'm form of Choc-
olate Coated Pills. 25c. per vial Of COZ, may be
had Of all druggists. single set often cures.
Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Boston.
yMailed Free "How to Cure Humors Of Child
tSond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
"Wheu the World Sleeps"

when the World Sleeps will be the Of
fering at the Academy for the week COM
mencing next Monday night. The play Is
claimed to be far above the ordinary in
point of interest and scenic investure The
cast Of characters includes many that may
be found in the small villages, as well as
types found IN cities. Some sensational and
novel scenic effects are said to be intro
duced. Among them the old mill in full
opera ton, the escape from the burning mill,
the Jail delivery, sleep-walking scene,
midnight murder and several others equally
exciting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Thanks Expressed.

Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee. acting secretary Of
war, this morning received a communica-
ton from Mr.. Mcfarland. president of the
board OF District Commissioners. acknowl-
edging the receipt OF the report Of Lieut..
Col. Hoxie. Corps Of Engineers. showing the
steps taken to expedite the operation of the
hitratlon plant and to thank him. on behalf
OF the Commissioners and the people OF the
Oist1ct OK Columbia. for the prompt COM
pliance with the request to have the filter
beds OF the filtration plant put in service
severaliy. as finished. in order to reduce
as quickly as possible the danger from ty-
phoid fever and other disease germs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

Special Prices at Blackistone's
on all floral designs. Store, 14th and H
Advertise ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Funeral Of j. M. Hall.

Many friends of the late Julian NJ Hail.
former shipping clerk of the Union Trust
Company, attended his funeral at O'Clock
this morning at ST. Aloysius Church. Req
uiem mass was sslng for the repose of his
soul. and the remains were then taken to
Mount Olivet. Mr.. Hall died last Friday at
the family residence, 237 X street north
east. from pneumonia. He was born In this
city in 1856. He was In the employ of J. T.
Earnshaw for number of years. Later he
was freight clerk for the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. His widow, formerly Miss
Bertha Willis, and four children survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Colored Business Men to Meet.

The colored business men OF the United
states Will get together today at New
York. when the national convention will
begin Its sessions there and formulate
plans for the future operations and scope
of the general organization. on the order
of the National Board Of Trade. Delegates
from the Colored Mems Business League
of Washington left for New York last night
as follows: ]. A. Landlord. Maj. C. r.
Douglass, George F. Collins, James A.
Cobb. Arthur S. Gray. A. II. Underdown.
r. H Terrell. James A. Page, w. h
Davis, Mrs Mary Mossell, DR.. A. NJ Cur
It's A B. Wesley, Miss George Coleman,
w. l.. Pollard. Daniel Freeman and DR.. j.
r. Francis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Marine Band Concert

The United States Marine Band. William
II. Santelmann, leader. will play the follow
Ing program at the Capitol today at $50
o'clock:
March, our Comrades" ...........F Wagner
Overture, 'Tannhauser' -. Richard Wagner
Norspiel, "Rantzau" .................M ascagni
Invitation to the Dance. Weber Weingartner
arranged for Military Band by w II
Santelmann)
Grand scenes from The Bohemian Girl"
Balfe
March. Fanfares for Herald Trumpets
Franz Joseph" .....................Ka iser
Finale The Star Spangled Banner" Key
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

For the week of August Fl, commencing
with the matinee, the attraction at Ker-
mans Lyceum will be The Innocent
Maids Company, presenting. instead OF the
usual burlesques and olio, a two-act must
cal farce comedy entitled "A Scotch High
Ball" In place of the usual olio a COM
pany of vaudevilians will introduce their
specialties during the action of the play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving tho city should
have The Star sent to them by mail
in order that they may keep in
formed about Washington affairs. In
most instances The Star will be at
the breakfast table the next day and
give all of the news from Washing
ton OF the day before The address
may be changed as frequently as
desired. The price OF The Star by
mail daily ana Sunday 10 90 cents
Der month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Rule in Cerberite Case Dismissed

After hearing the rule requiring the de-
ferdant to show cause why a receiver
should not be appointed in the case of
Alpheus E Riddle against the Cerberite
Manufacturing Company has been dismissed
by Justice Barnard of the Supreme Court
OF the District of Columbia. Among other
ttirgs the complainant contended that the
defendant company was being mismanaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

The two-masted schooner T. Towner,
which went ashore on the coast Of New Jer-
sey Sunday last in a squat, is well known
on the Potomac and has brought car
goes both to this city and Alexandria. She
was last at Alexandria about three months
ago, when she brought a cargo of glass
making sand from the Severn river to one
of the glass bottle plants. She hailed from
New York, and was built at New Haven in
1866. She was vessel of 1877 tons burden
and at one time few the British flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Lunacy Proceedings.

Attorney Gus A. Schuldt Of the corpora
tion counsers office today instituted pro-
oeedings to inquire into the sanity Of the
following named persons: David Alexander.
Fannie C. Chase, Sarah E. Cook, Elizabeth
Cox, Joseph F. Holden, John J. Hughes,
Nelson E. Luckey, Annie Thomas and
George Williams.
these cases, setting them for trial at 10
o'clock Friday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
OPEN-AHR THEATER.
CHEVY CHASE LAKE
All new and amusing motion pictures.
aul6-t Admission. 1oc.

LAFAYETTE OPERA HOUSE
WILL OPEN
MONDAY, AUGUST ri,
WHEN FRED BERGER. JR.. WILL PRESENT.
HARRY B. SMITHS MUSICAL COMEDY.
1TMIE LIBERTY BELLIES.
Sale of Seats-Thursday Morning au14ss
AGAD[ e bD y 4a5ss s !. 81.
ALL THIS WEEK.
Scenic Sensa tIonai Success
THE VVMl11IE GAPS
BY OWEN DAVIS.
play OF today cast of superior cxcellence-A
story beautifully told-a moral long remembers
NeIt Week-WHEN THE WORLD SLEEPS.
auI3-8 t.I5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Will Of Jacob C. Krefs.

BY the terms of the will of Jacob C.
Kreis dated February IS. 1903. and filed
for probate. the greater part OF his estate
is left to his sons, George w. Kreis and
John w. Kreis. George w. Kreis will re-
ceive $500. Mrs. Susette Schleith. daugh-
ter. 800: Leonhardt Kreis a son, and Eliz-
abeth Kreis, a daughter each $50. George
w. kreis Is named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Unauthorized Ice Cream.
Rosenfelds. $40 II ST. ne. Phone, E. 1909

While working in the mail bag repair shop
this morning about 1870 O'Clock Warner
Waddy. colored, sixty years old. fell from
"a scaffold and sprained his ankle. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
meut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The White Caps" s:16 pm.
Chase's-PoIite vaudeville. s:15 pm.
Herman s-"The Utopians." SIS pm.
Chevy Chase I.ake-Concert by United
States Marine Band, followed by dancing.
Motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Two Chances Instead of One.

We conduct two real estate offices, COM
handing locations to invite patronage from
every section of the city You will rent
houses quickly If they are listed with US.
Stone & Fairfax, So4 TO sos F ST., 1912 n. Y
aVe.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Avoid Infection in Poorly Bottled

waters. Ballardvale Lithia, the only Amer
lean water allowed by French government
to be sold in France. Greatest purity ever
known. Still or sparkling, in sterile bot
ties and corkage. Drug stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

Charles Marks reported to the police last
night that he had been robbed OF watch
and chain and 81 in cash. The theft was
committed at Chesapeake Junction. where
the valuables were taken from the pockets
Of his clothing, where he had left them In
car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion,

BaIUmOre and Ohio r. R.
Leaving Washington Z am. August 49,
Special train, Standard Coaches and Pull
man Parlor Cars, via Philadelphia and pic
turesQue Lehigh valley. Tickets lJod ten
days Liberal stopovers returning. Similar
excursions Sept l and 15.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Save the Pieces! Royal Glue Mends EN-
China. toys. furniture. etc. Druggists. 1Oc

Mrs. Rebecca Richards who was recently
injured by falling from a street car Is still
under treatment at the Emergency Hos
pital. There has been a decided improve
ment In her condition, and she may be able
TO return to her home near Falls Church.
Va, in a few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

Rev. James F. Mackin. pastor Of st.
Paul's Roman Catholic Church. who was
stricken with a severe attack of indiges-
ton last Monday, has entirely recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
The Most Healthful of Beverages.

wholesome as old Glory" Beer. Keep a
supply on hand. For case write, or phone
w. 436. Abner-Drury Brewing Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Byron S. Adams Superior Facilities
Receivers From Attack Of Indigestion.

insure the execution OF finest printing in the
shortest time. Office. SIP 18th st. nw-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
"Milk'' Bread is Cleanest and Purest.

The mixing and making and baking OF
Holmes genuine homemade Milk" Bread
are done in the cleanest and most modern
home bakery in the city. Every loaf is baked
just so, and Is delivered fresh and clean
from the oven to your table, &c. Delicious
home made Pies. all kinds, 2Oc. each. Holmes
Bakery. list & E SITS. Phones E. 144O & 1441
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
J. H. Small & Sons, Florists,

14th and G SITS, Washington; Waldorf-Asto-
ria and 1853 Broadway, New York. Ameri-
can Beauty roses, carnations etc; express
and steamer orders a specialty.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Everybody's Going to Chase's.

Splendid vaudeville. Coolest spot In town.
Daily matinee, 25c. Evening. 25c. and SOC.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Moses August Floor Covering Sale.
Carpets, Rugs. Mattings, etc. Bargained.
"Royal Pilsen" is Enjoyed

in more homes every day. If you appreciate
fine light beer order a case. Write or
phone w. 436. AbnerDrury Brewing Co
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

FusselTs Ice Cream Is Famous
for uniform excellence. 1927 N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

Reisinger's Ice Cream for Dessert.
81 gal, 5Oc. II gal. 235 g st. Phone NJ. 2T67.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
CITY ITEMS.
Order Your Groceries and Meats
At JOHNSTON'S. 1871 It'll st. NV. It,

Best Sugar Cured Hams, 1870. h.;
extra large Mackerel for 25c. J. r. ID.
PYLES Z stores, including e4S La. ave.
au16-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

A. B. @. Headache Powders.
Immediate relief. Druggists. 1Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

John r. Kelly, Center Market.
New York roast beef. corned beef a speciality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

Portland, Ore, via Scenic G. & O.. Ry.
Lewis and Clark Exposition.
Liberal rates and stop-over privileges
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Manillanettes Stogies, for SC.
Your dealer will supply you. au9-10t

Mollie Johnson, colored. living at 613 ga
street northeast, stumbled over a shovel
and fell while crossing street northeast
last night about $50 o'clock. She received
painful bruises, which were dressed by the
physicians at the Casualty Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Did You Know That Washington

possesses the most modern sanitary milk
plan In the world? 1t means absolutely
germ-free milk. 1t means high standard
of richness. 1t means clean milk. 1t does
not easily. 1t saves lives. Our ice
cream is the same, too. Regular prices.
Standard Dairy and Ice Co, 1888 14th ST.
Phone north 1873. aus, 70 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
$500 to Portland, Or.

$500 to Portland, Ore, and Return.
Via Pennsylvania r. r. Account Lewis
and Clark exposition. Tickets good going
one direct route. returning the same or any
other direct route. Liberal stop-overs. Con-
suit ticket agents.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Why Hotel johnson is Popular

Visiting Florists and other excursionists
to this city find all the comforts of home at
Hotel Johnson, where Club Breakfasts,
Midday Lunches and Table de Hote Dinners
served par excellent and unexcelled in prep
aration. Once a guest always guest 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Southern Maryland
Fair,
Upper Marlboro, Md,
August is, 10, ~, 1905.

Harness and Running Races.
Special train will leave FAIR GROUNDS for
Baltimore, Washington and all way stations, B. &
p. r. R., at 6:2b pm.
Al trains Chesapeake Beach R. R. will
stop at every station to pick up and let of pas
sepgers
Excursion tickets over both railroads at reduced
rates. VIM, G, BROOKE, Sec'y,
au14-9t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
How to Avoid Typhoid,

Drink Red Oak Spring Water. Absolutely
pure. Delivered fresh from the spring;
gallons, +Oc. 51S 9th NV. Phone Main 394O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

Elk Grove-a Butter of excellent quality
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

Brown & Tolson's Special Sale Of
Household Furniture Friday, August 10,
1905, at 10 am, 1900 H ST. NV aul6-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Understand How Money Breeds"

when 1t is put into paying properties? There
Is no sounder investment than "Magus."
You can get In now at S1.50; soon it will
cost you 81. AT any price It is good buy,
for 1t is big property-one that will last.
S02 F st. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Purissima-a Protection to Health.

A nip OF VIM. Cannon's Pure Purssima
Rye Whiskey now and then will guard you
against typhoid fever and other Ills by
strengthening and building up your system
Phone n. j2S or postal 1225 18th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

chesapeake Beach, the Atlantic City
of the south, with its fine boating, fishing,
grabbing. bathing and abundance of shade
combined with all kinds of amusements Is
the Ideal summer resort to spend the day.
Rate, 80 cents. See schedule in railroad
column.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
If You Want Sound Spruce Laths

at especially small prices order here. Eisin-
ger Bros, 2109 7th NV. Phone N. 1913.
au16-deSu-3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

We Store and Sell Furniture
Brown & Tolson, Aucts., 1909 II st.
au16-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

Order a Loose-Leaf Ledger
TO start the fall business We control the
best on the market. Hodges, 42o-22 nth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

When buying Butter get the pure Elk Grove.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

Try Salt Air Trip to Baltimore.
Palatial steamers. Electric lighted. Unex.
eelled cuisine See excursions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16

A Ten-Cent Box Of Cos Contains
six laxative doses, twelve children's doses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
Safe From Flames and Thieves.

Safe Deposit Boxes In fire and burglar
proof vaults of Union Trust Co., 1414 F,
rented s. yr. Secure one for your valua bles
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-16
$34.s5, Denver and Return, c. & O. Ry

August 20 to September 3; liberal limits
Special G. A r. train. II 10 pm. Sept. L.
Advertisement.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05
MISCELLANY
Loss Of Soil Nitrogen.

The nitrogen Of the soil is one OF its
most important constituents and fer
tilizing element that quickly disap-
pears. 1t volatizes rapidly and one OF
the chief agents of holding 1t in the
soil is the humus. When the humus
becomes exhausted the nitrogen es-
capes with increased rapidity. Eek.
periments with continuous wheat
growing on the same soil have shown
that the animal and vegetable matter
in the soil disappears very rapidly.
This causes the liberation of the nitro
gen. AS long as tho nitrogen is in
combination with and forms a part of
the humus, or decaying animal and
vegetable matter Of the SOIL 1t is in q
stable form; but as soon as the humus
decays the nitrogen Is liberated in
various gases and soluble forms,
which are easily lost from the SOIL 1t
is the statement Of scientists that
there is no element that Is SO readily
lost as nitrogen. 1t Is not possible for
the mineral forms Of plant food, such
as potash and phosphoric acid, to be
converted into gaseous and soluble
forms by the ordinary chemical
changes that take place in the soil,
as in the case Of nitrogen. With
them the principal loss Is in their
removal from the soil as plant food.
But with humus it is different. There
is loss of course of the plant food
by its being used by the crops, but
much additional is leached downward
by the soil water and some is sent
of in the form Of gas when the humus
decays. We have an illustration OF
this in the decay of piles Of manure
and vegetable matter. We say that
we can smell the ammonia rising
from them; but that ammonia is the
gas into which the nitrogen in the
decaying mass is being changed.
The loss of soil nitrogen can only
be prevented by keeping up the hu-
mus in the soil. In most countries
rotation of crops alone is able
to do this. Some men brag that they
have grown wheat year after year on
the same soil for generation with
out loss, but 1t will be found that such
soil was in the beginning very rich
in humus. BY all means rotate, and
include in the rotation some Of the
legumeS.