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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08

feet. Flax roots 60 down three and
four feet. Grass roots, four to six
feet. Red clover completely occupies
the upper three feet Of soil. Crimson
clover roots in single year grow
three feet. Alfalfa roots 60 to the
enormous depth Of twenty to thirty
feet. All of which may give some
farmers new ideas as to cultivation
which breaks the roots Of plants, and
the distance at which to plant. When
late potato hills are three feet apart
each way the soil is very fully occu-
pied by the roots to a depth of three
feet. Each potato hill, therefore, oc.
cupies twenty-seven cubit feet Of soil
Salt Not Needed For Asparagus.
Another short article is on the Prop
er Fertilizers for Asparagus. Although
salt has been considered time-hOn,
ored necessity for this crop, it has
been found that asparagus will yield
rs we'll without as with it except for
the fact that the salt prevents the
growth of weeds.
Growing Mushrooms for Home Use,
is another short article and Onion
Culture covers another. Another
short article gives the remarkable re-
suits Of forcing early rhubarb with
ether.
Raising Calves on Skim Milk, sup
plemented, of course, by grain, is an
instructive little article, covering the
results Of experiments in this line in
the government stations in Iowa, Ida
no, Kansas, Nebraska and Utah. En-
tire success has been had with the
skim milk diet and the practice is
considered even more desirable by
some authorities than allowing the
youngsters to have natural milk.
Other topics discussed are Noodles,
a product prepared by European
housewives and some manufacturers
from -four with the addition of a GER
tain amount Of eggs and salt the
dough being rolled into sheets and cut
into strips or fanciful shapes; Condi-
ton Powders and Special Stimulating
leeds for Fowls and Farm Animals;
the Relative Cost Of Producing Meat
from the Beef Type ind the Drily
Type of Cattle; the Use Of Animal
Food for Young Ducks, showing the
gains Of ducklings on rations contain
ing different proportions of animal
food; the Bad Effect Of Using Milk
from Diseased Cows and the Produc-
ton of Cider Vinegar.
This is free bulletin and applica-
ton should be made to your senator
or member of congress, or to Secre-
tary James Wilson at Washington.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08
OLD AGE PENSION.
Much Attention Given in France to
the Care of the INDECENT.

France evidently does not believe
that the old should be chloroformed
and put out of the way, for, according
to official reports received from United
States officials located at Paris, that
government has a system Of pension
ing for the aged. For more than a
century the French government has
been experimenting with schemes for
giving an annuity to the old, not, how
ever with entire success.
At the present time deposits are re-
ceived from any person, regardless of
age, but the amount may not exceed
500 francs ($96.5O) in the course Of a
year. An recount may be opened for a
child Of three years of age; a married
woman may deposit money without her
husbands consent. At any age be-
tween fifty and sixty-fve Cor earlier
in case of permanent disability to
work. the depositor may claim his an
nuity, which is calculated according to
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08

fnow claims the whole world as its
home. Many of the present generation
can remember how but compare
lively few years ago the only chry-
santhemums exhibited were to be
found in the show windows of for
lists and the flower fanciers were
taxed sums ranging from one to three
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08

plants, representing about 100 diff
erent varieties. Many Of these are
the product of the gov,rnments gar
deners, artificial pollenation and cross
breeding valuable varieties, bringing
about most startling results. This
year the most successful Of the de-
partment's efforts is magnificent yell
low flower fully ten inches in dame
ter. The petals are extremely heavy,
we'll shaped and all in all the bloom
is a huge ball of molten gold. The
flower is not merely one for show;
florists who have seen 1t declare that
it is Of much commercial value.
The Mrs. Roosevelt Chrysanthemum.
Secretary Wilson was so pleased
with this Seeding of 1905" that he
authorized it named Mrs. Roosevelt,
in honor of the first lady Of the land.
But the departments experiments
along the line of chrysanthemum
crossing are not always success.
Last spring efforts were made to
cross two varieties-Merza and Lieu
tenant Colonel Du Croisset-the lar
gest of the white and yellow kinds
with the hope Of producing combina-
ton Of value. When the flower of the
new plant unfolded itself it presented
an ugly mass of brown, red, yellow
and white, and of but ordinary size.
1t had gone back. Other hybrids have
a tendency to 60 back to single petal
varieties and to distinctly different
color from the parents. And yet each
year the efforts Of the government
gardeners are rewarded, even though
they produce one good specimen, by
obtaining chrysanthemum Of rare
beauty and shape.
Good Grating
A plant at the Departments show
this wear which attracted more than
usual attention was specimen about
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08
cHRYsANTHEMUM WEALTH IN THE GOVERNMENT GREENHOUSE

the cmount of his deposit and interest
and the probabilities Of life, but the
annuity may not exceed 1000 francs
($23l.6O).
In rural districts the tax gatherer is
empowered to receive deposits, and in
many factories certain percentage is
deducted from the wages and paid to
the Caisse in the workman's name. A
branch of the Caisse may be founded
in any town or village, with the per-
mission Of the project of the depart
ment, and there are about 1890 of such
branches, with nearly 100000 de-
positors.
There are several large institutions
for the care of the INDECENT aged. Some
of these are free and a. others small
charge is made for board and lodging.
At Issy, near Paris, is an institution
for widowers, widows, or married
couples, of whom both are over sixty
five years of age and who have been
married at least fifteen years.
There are many small institutions
founded by private persons for old
officials, at some Of which the charge
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08

The annual chrysanthemum show
of the Department of Agriculture, un-
der the auspices Of the bureau of
plant industry; of which DR.. B. y.
Galloway is chief, has just been held
in the new greenhouses of the depart
mcnt. The building was one mass Of
bloom with it's several thousand OF
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08

by the jury from cups and spoons.
After the test the jury was dismissed
and the members each wrote a sep
arate report, giving his views Of the
coffee, and stating which of the sam
pies he considered the best. These
were placed in sealed envelopes and
sent to DR.. Wiley who opened them
and submitted the finding to the Quar-
termaster General. DR.. Wiley also
constituted part of the jury-a fore
man, as it were-to ascertain whether
his findings and judgment of the quail
ity of the coffee conceded with those
of the others.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08

Empire Cburn," reports Consul Lie
field, of Freiburg, Baden, does not
even need a special vessel for holding
the cream. The cream is placed IN
the vessel 40 that the dasher is in the
center, and about IL inches below
the surface. The handle Is then turn
ed slowly for a few seconds, and
then at a good speed, and within one
minute butter is formed. Then some
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08
Good Grating.

A plant at the Departments show
this year which attracted more than
usual attention was specimen about
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08
One Minute Butter.

The instantaneous ice-cream maker
seems about to give way to an in
butter maker. This is
churn capable of making butter in
sixty seconds. The machine is so
handy that it might very we'll be
placed on the tea table as an Access
sorry to the cups and teapot, and yet
not look out Of place. All that is
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08

Perhaps nowhere in the world can
one find such a varied and magniti-
cent collection of chrysanthemums as
may be seen every autumn at the Ma
tons Capitol. The chrysanthemum
shows of Washington have become
fixed institution so that society-diplo-
matte circles as well-look forward in
terestedly for the opening of the gov
eminent hothouses which display the
finest of Uncle Sans experiments in
this branch Of flower growing.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08
GUY ELLIOTT MITCHELL.

four feet tall on which grew eighteen
different and distinct varieties, some
white, some yellow, while others were
pink, brown and red. This was OBJ
tanned by grating stems from valu-
able sorts Oh good stock.
The first chrysanthemum known to
florists was yellow and was grown in
Japan. 1t was carried over to China
and from that country rapidly spread
all over the world. The passing years
however, wrought wonders, and the
chrysanthemum, the autumn queen,"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-12-08

dollars for a single blossom. Now,
however, when plant experts have
simplified the art of cultivating the
flower such prices would shock even
the most extravagant minded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
News From Laurel, Md.
'peciai Correspondence of The Star.


LAUREL. Nd, December %, 1905.
Miss Ada Lewis and Mr.. Howard B. Cha
ney, both Of Laurel, were united in holy
bonds of Inatrimony last evening at the
home Of Rev. T. w. Haslup. Immediately
after the ceremony reception was served.
and the bride and groom left on a late
train for New York. On their return they
will make their future home here Rev.
7. w. Haslup performed the ceremony.
There will be midnight mass Christmas
eve at st. Marys Roman Catholic Church.
A smoker will be given next Wednesday
evening at HilPs Hail. on Washington ave-
nue.. when a permanent gun club and game
protective association will be organized.
Mr.. Harry F, Frost. chairman of the club,
has extended an invitation to all farmers
and sportsmen In the vicinity to be present
on that night, Among those who have al
ready enrolled themselves are: Messrs +.
9. German. John ID. Cronmiller, LIE. Page
Cronmiller, Robert Williams Mr. NJ J.
Tighe. James Brisco, John Mattingiy Mr.
Frederick Dallam, H. F. Frost, E. n.
Fisher and others.
Mr. William Henry Robey is seriously i'll
at his home on Post Office avenue. and
slight hopes Of his recovery are enter
tanned.
The Christmas entertainment of the Bap-
list Sunday school will be held Wednesday
evening, December n. at Z 40 o'clock.
A very fine program has been arranged
for that evening.
Chief II. H. Thfes of the Laurel volunteer
fire department, las ordered cutoff nozzles
for each COMPANY. The MOBILES were tried
on last Thanksgiving day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
SCHOOL WORK PLEASING
EXPRESSIONS OF APPROVAL BY
VISITORS LAST NIGHT.

"Never saw better exhibit; had no idea
the scope of the work was 50 great" said
prominent educator last night after passing
through the crowds at the Business High
School and the Mckinley Manual Training
School
1T is the same thing at the M Street and
the Armstrong Manual Training said an
other who had made the complete round.
'"There is only one fault about the exhibit,
and that is that 1t is not permanent"
The doors closed upon the work of half
hundred thousand children last night at 10
o'clock with expressions Of regret from the
many thousands OF visitors who had not
seen enough.
The machine shop at Mckinley was
thronged with boys wondering at the skill
of the operators upon the steel lathes. girls
anxious for the clever brass souvenirs which
were made to order while you waited moth
ers and fathers marveling at the develop
ment of school opportunities since their
days, and the educators who believe that
the future of education Is In manual train
Ing. The wood shop. where classes were
busy at the wood lathes. turning out with
rapt absorption the models for which visit
ors waited. was not less crowded. Bench
work IN the form of tables. tabourettes
Morris chairs and cabinets attested the slim
ulus which Mr.. Harry White gives to the
boys to do extra work
Mechanical Drawing.
On the second floor the large mechanical
drawing room attracted draughtsmer, while
just opposite examples of the work In
French and German. for which only very
limited courses are offered, showed the skill
which the time allotted develops On the
third floor design and the application OF de-
sign to copper, brass, embroidery. weaving.
jewel work. hangings pillow covers, linen
and lace work. pencil and charcoal sketches
and color work made a display OF crafts
manship thoroughly convincing as TO the
value OF the courses By which the work %
developed.
Millinery and fins sewing. cutting. fitting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
BLOOD FR1aHrENED HIM.
Caesar Knorr Attempts Suicide, but
Now Wants to Live.


Being without money and thinking he
mad no special reason for wanting to live,
Caesar Knorr, sixty-three years old, cut
MS throat with a knife this morning, but
changed his mind when he saw the blood
and went to Freedmen's Hospital. The
elderly man left his bed at o'clock this
morning and went to the rear OF his
premises, where no one could see him. He
crew the blade OF the knife across his
throat several times and when the blood
spurted from the wound and appeared on
his clothing he became frightened Not
having car fare and knowing OF no way to
get TO a hospital he walked to Freedmen's
Hospital. The surgeons dressed his
wounds. Later the patient was seen at
the hospital by Precinct Detective Bur-
lingane OF the eighth precinct and his story
was that he attempted to take his life
because he had nothing for which to live.
Of blood when he reached the hospital but
he will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
NEW ENGLAND WOMEN
WASHINGTON COLONY PAYS TRIB-
UTE TO FoREFArHERs.
Addresses by Former Senator Baker,
Justice Gould and Others
New England Dinner.

The Washington colony of the National
Society OF New England Women held its an
nual celebration at the Washington Sena-
mary for Girls. the home of Mr. and Mrs.
g. T. Snallwood. 1t was brilliant gather
ing. with many of the society folk OF the
city in attendance. A reception was held.
beginning at o'clock and continuing TIL q
o'clock when a pleasing literary program
was given In the west parlor Mrs. Bertha
NJ Robbins, the president OF the colony. pre-
sided over the meeting.
In delivering the address OF welcome Mrs
Robbins gave a history Of the society from
its small beginning up to the present time.
She congratulated the members for the work
they had done for the upbuilding OF the So
ciety, and said she knew the members are
proud OF the fact that they are New Eng
land women. In concluding Mrs. Robbins
announced the receipt OF letters from the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs Dom
aid Mclean of New York, the president gem
olution. regretting their inability to be pres
emit.
Mr. Bakers Address,
Mrs. Robbins then introduced Mr., Henry
M. Baker. former representative from New
Hampshire. Mr.. Baker took as his subject
-Our Forefathers, His address was most
interesting. He began with the early his
tory OF England and spoke OF the early pa
ganism. which was followed by Druidism.
and then of the reign of Henry VIII during
which the 3rst note of the Professionalism OF
the world was sounded. After the king
had broken with the pope on account Of the
pontiffs refusal to sanction his divorce from
Catherine of Arragon. 3 the speaker com
tinued the king took matters IN his own
hands and divorced Catherine and married
Ann Boleyn. Then was that the Church
of England was founded.
Tbs speaker referred 10 the reign az the
sixth Edward, ana then 70 that Of Qusen
Mary, who, be STATED again brought the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Takes & Vacation.

Mel. B. Rideout, physical director OF the
\. NJ. G. A, leaves today for vacation or
several weeks Mr.. Rideout has been With
the local association for seven years. and
with the exception OF a small rest In sum-
meT he has been In harness continuously
The work In connection with the instaIla-
ton OF the new plant has worn him out. 80
that he feels that be must take rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
Bill and Winfield IT
dependence were characteristic of all the

As a whole. on the first impression, draw
ing made the sharpest impression during
the exhibit, with the natural exception Of
all phases OF manual training. Upon exami-
nation music was found to have proper
place, and throughout grades and high
schools there was found constant insist
ence upon number work. arithmetic and ex-
preston. 1T Is hard to see how pupil"
said an observer, "can run the gamut Of
this work without coming out riddled with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
MASS MEETING CALLED
COMMITTEE TO PLAN FOE Rrc
AUDITORIUM.

Commissioner Henry L. West. chairman
OF the citizens committee of the Washing
ton Auditorium Association has Issued a
call. under date of yesterday, for a pubIl,
mass meeting to be held In the Columbia
Iheater at o'clock next Friday after
noon. The purpose of the gathering. statas5
m the circular letter. Is the general IN
ccrsenent of a proposed resolution REQUEST
ing Congress to pass an act Incorporating
the Washington Auditorium Association.
SEouid this be accomplished the movement
VIII be given definite organization. ana
action looking to the formation of finance
and other subcommittee will be taken.
The necessity and importance of securing
In Washington the erection of a capacious
and attractive auditorium Is emphasized
In the letter In this language:
A building of this character is absolutely
essential to the city's progress 1t Is need
ed Tor the accommodation OF the numerous
conventions which assemble here, and the
lact OF its existence would undoubtedly at
tract many organizations which now inset
elsewhere. owing to the difficulty of pro-
curing satisfactory hall facilities In Wash.
ington. 1t could be used, Also for local
mass meetings. concerts. food shows, horse
shows. automobile displays. flower shows
hlppodromess etc. besides which It's eie-
quate floor space would make It availablo
for inauguration balls.
What Experience Has Taught.
Experience has shown that in c.ties
which do not possess one-tenth OF the nax-
uraI attraetiveness OF Washington, as KAN
sas City. for instance, these auditoriums
are sources OF revenue. Even IL this were
not the case. they serve to advertise the
city and thus materially assist In its de-
velopment. Washington is, in fact, ono
Of the very few cities lacking q structure
Of this kind,
In concluding the letter Mr. West says
that the suggestion for the construction Of
such an auditorium here has met win
aggregating s135.000 have al
ready been pledged. although no active per-
sonal canvass has been undertaken On
behalf OF the committee he asks that the
sisfxene testify their interest IN the pro;..ff s.
" atfendng ne meetiag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
The Tide in Tbs Affairs

An amusing bit of fiction written by Ed
gar Welton Cooley telling of the time .Per-
lesser Silnms' drought annihilator and mois-
ture precipitation" got in its work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
CHRISTMAS ALREADY
By RICHARD LIE GALLIENNE.

highly entertaining article dealing with sentimental rem
lnscences OF Yuletide constitutes Mr. LIE Gaenne contrb
on to the Magazine secto The Sunday Star this week The
writer's poetic thoughts prose terspersed with
dainty bits OF and the article are delightful
word paintings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23

made practical application OF the les
sons in design which ELECTED unstinted
praise from every one. A lady standing in
corridor was heard to say: MY husband
has been pooh-poohing everything he saw
until he came to Mckinley, but I can't
drag him away from here"
AT the Business High School, however,
there were others who could not be drag
ged away.
The drawing exhibit of the kindergartens
and grades from the first to the eighth
aroused the greatest admiration. Drawings
from every school, not merely every build
ing. were displayed. There are about one
hundred and fifty buildings, and the aver
age is about ten grade schools 90 q building
In each grade room drawings from each Of
the nine DIVISIONS of white schools were
The order was from the left of the room
entrance around the room from the first
DIVISION to the ninth. There were three
ings to division, in grades fourth 10
eighth. and two sheets containing thirty
two drawings In the lower grades
The order Of sub1ect-matter on each sheet
wa ga, as follows: Construction. design illus
trative. nature work from plant form. OBJ
5eet drawing OF all kinds. still life from the,
pose. animal and human. In this manner
the development of pupils could be followed
the time of transfer to the high school from
the eighth grade. Glass exercises. bound
ana displayed upon the tables, included the
work OF every pupil In the system.
MOI less interesting than the work OF
Mrs. s. q. w. Fuller and her efficlent cnrns
OF drawing teachers was the ACADEMIC hirh
school exhibit OF drawing. -s'ss'
Make General Display.
The Central. Eastern and Western made
a general display Of work which would have
convinced the most hide-bound demagogue
of the vitality and necessity of high
school course Drawing uhysics cl,eufstrv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23

English nation to the Catholic Church. He
portrayed Ellzabeths ascension to the
throne and her. first love for the. Catholic
faith and her break with the pope, which
again brought the Church of England to the
fore, Then came the time, he added, of the
first James and the prosecutions of Pilgrims
MI. Baker spoke of the Pilgrims going to
Holland where they found refuge and were
well treated by the Dutch, but. becoming
afraid that the race might be destroyed by
intermarriage. they pressed the King of
England for q grant In the new world and
the colonists to colonize for them. He told
Of the way the Speedwell and the May
flower started, and of how they put back
to port-the Mayfower alone subsequently
coming over with 101 persons aboard, the
trip taking seventy-seven days. Then came
the story of the days Of the Pilgrims OF
salem and Plymouth. and" concluded the
speaker 4 came from the Salem Pilgrims"
The Artillerist's Oath" was then sung by
the quartet, after which Mrs. 6maliWood
gave recitation of the Landing Of the
Pilgrims the rendition Of the verses bring
sturdy Pilgrim band. 1t called forth much
applause.
Justice Gould's Topic.
The quartet next sang the Sword CT
Bunker HILL" and Mrs. Robbins introduced |
Judge Ashley NJ. Gould, who took as the |
subject OF his address THE Women OF |
Colonial Times" Judge Gould called at
tention to the mothers of the sturdy PHI |
grlms ana said that they deserved much or |
the credit TOR the founding of the colonies /
IN this country. He read many extracts |
from The diaries of the early colonists upon /
the trouble in procuring servants, which |
provoked mirth. He said that during the |
hard winters. when all the brave hearts OF
vations which were being endured, no COM
piafnt came from the women who stood I
out as the bright stars Of the colony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-23
An Analysis of Hun1or
By JEROME K. JEROME

The famous English novelist and hurnor
ist contributes a decidedly interesting CHAPTER
to The Sunday Stars Magazine section. The
real hlinaor of the world, Mr.. Jerome main
tains, is not manufactured to order, or pro-
jected on the wings of ether, but the hun,or
OF each country finds its way to all parts OF
the earth