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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1906-02-07
Cause of Specked Beans.

Cause OF Spcckeu ocaASs
The following, from the Florida Ad
vocate, of Wauchula, explains itself,
and needs no comment.
Mr.. ]. A. Icenhour, the travelling
representative of the f. o. Painter
Fertilizer Co. Jacksonville, always
awake to the interests of the tillers
of the soil, has been investigating
the subject of specked beans, and
received the following letter from the
Vegetable Pathological and Physiologi-
cal Investigation Department or Blu
reau of Plant Industry, Washington
d. c.. which we believe will be of in
terest to our growers:
eDear Sir:-YOur letter of December
9th. relative to the treatment of
beans and cucumbers. has been refer
red TO this office for attention and is
answered by Mr.. w. A. Orton.
"'The disease causing the spOtting
of the pods of your beans is doubtless
the anthracnOSe. common ana
troublesome malady, caused by the
fungus ColIetotrichum Lindemuthian-
um. 1t is widespread throughout the
country and. as it occurs in the north
ern districts where beans are grown
for seed. it is very likely carried into
Florida to some extent i'm the seed.
as the mycelium of the fungus pene-
trates the beans and remains dormant
within them. This is not the only
source. as the fungus is widely dis
tributed in the South and lives over In
bean fields, probably on decaying
plants. Remedial measures are not
easy or entirely satisfactory. 1t is.
of course. important to obtain seed
from reliable sources. where freedom
from anthracnese- ean-be guaranteed
IT is desirable to practice a rotation
of crops i'm which beans shall alter
nate with other truck crops with as
wide an interval between the bean
crops as circumstances will permit
A crop of cucumbers is equivalent tc
crop of beans in your section, as II
is believed that the anthracnose OF
cucumbers and other curcurbits Is
caused by the fungus. third pre-
caution should be taken by destroying
all diseased plants and pods and by
burning all the plants as soon as tht
bean crop is harvested.
"Spraving is often recommended
for bean anthracnose but we are un
able to state from personal experience
how practicable this may ge for Flor
da. 1t is advised that, if undertaken
if should be begun when the plants
are small, in order to control thu
damping-off due to the occurrence o.
the disease on the seeding beans, ant
should be continued up to the TIM
when the first bean pods are formed
when the applications would have 4
he discontinued on account of the dis
celebration produced by the spray mix
ture. See our Farmers Bulletin No
231. referred to later, for direction
for spraying.
cit is probable that the most I'm
portant work to be done in reducln;
the loss from anthracnOse unde
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1906-02-07
Yielded Nine Bushels.

Leon county, is Growing over a
pecan tree that has yielded eight
bushels of nuts. st. Johns can go
it one better Mr.. John L. D1smukes
has. on a lot on Spanish Street, pc
can tree that yielded nine bushels.
DIR RIB. Garnett also has some of
the finest specimens of those trees
to be found anywhere, but he mas
never sized up their yielding capacity
st Augustine Meteor.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1906-02-07

The filthy places in the poultry yard
or the pig pen are the breeding places
of disease. 81 o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
Iowa Midshipman RESIGNS.

Washington, March 1.-Midshipman
John H. Lofiand, OF Oskaloosa, Iowa,
and Earl w. Chaffee of Michigan, two
of the three midshipmen dismissed
from the naval academy for hazing and
reinstated by special act Of congress,
last year, have rendered their resigna-
tions from the service.
That Of Lofand has bees accepted,
and the other is awaiting action by
Secretary Bonaparte. In both cases
the reason given is dissatisfaction with
the service and preference for civil
life. They are now serving on the
Minneapolis.
Loflands reinstatement was not Sc
cured a year ago until after a hard
effort by Congressman Lacey of the
Sixth district. Shortly after his REIN
statement, he rendered his resignation.
but it was refused.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
GlEw IS IN GLOOM
Married a Matrimonial Bureau Widow
and G.ts into the Divorce Court
Claims Widows Daughter 10 I'm.
moral and the Girl Brings Suit For
Slandelr.
,eclal TO Times-Republican.

Special TO Times-Republican.
Dubuque. March 1.-E. w. Glew.
prominent farmer living near Farley,
and who is wealthy, is having no end
of trouble as result Of his experience
with a matrimonial bureau. Last
summer he advertised thru matri-
monial bureau for wife and got one
in the person Of Mrs. Jennie Hodges.
widow of A, with three children,
married daughter and an unmarried
daughter and son. They were married
at Pittsield, ILL.,, in August 1905. Glew
has now filed petitionsin the district
court here asking for a divorce, charg-
ing desertion and inhuman treatment
by his wife and declaring that his
wife's daughter Helen is a person OF
Immoral character. In the meantime
the wife has filed cross petition and
asking for $4,000 alimony. In her Pc
tition she makes serious allegations
against Glew and defends the charac-
ter of her daughter.
More .rouble is threatened for Glew,
the stepdaughter, it Is claimed, being
about to begin suit for $4,000 dam
ages charging defamation Of character.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
IT LOOKS GLOOMY
The Conference at Alseciras Unable to
Roach an Agreement on Account Of
the Attitude Of the Germans.

washington, March 1.--While no m-
mediate break in the conference at
Algeciras is expected by this govern
ment, negotiations there have reached
a stage which, according to reports
received here, threaten the failure Of
the conference unless there is change
of the attitude Of Germany. A long
conference occurred today between
Secretary Root and French Ambassa-
dor Jusserand, during which the nego
tiations at Algeciras was the main sub
ject under discussion.
y 1t is not unlikely some Of the neutral
powers more directly interested will
renew their efforts to bring France and
Germany into accord. The Washington
government. however 1t is stated here,
is not among the powers chiefly inter-
ested and cannot be expected to inter-
vene in European politics.
Algeciras, March 1.-THE result OF
the last forty y-eight hours negotiation
is another check, threatening to pro-
long the Moroccan conference. The
diplomatic corps at Tangiers, ask to
exercise surveillance over the state
bank thus preventing its use for fur
ther French political designs. , The
French resist this. Delegates now talk
of the struggle being prolonged to the
latter part of March.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
OF these latter there will be

! { OF these latter there will be
! in my own coffin.
3 lis life was an example and an In
. atio1; the poor boy on the farm,
- soldier going to the front, his cruel
t, his indomnitable spirit. his struggle
for a better place among men; how he
builded from the web OF opportunity.
gained admission to a learned profess
sion, took a place with distinguished
lawyers, year by year added 10 MS
power; chosen to represent his district
in congress, advanced there to great
influence, receiving at the last the hom-
age of the office which is only second
to the Jresidency-this poor boy, born
over the, sea- He had many contests;
we may know he had defeats, for we
have come here now with our tears
and vita our benedictions.
"All the struggle Is over, the vary
ing tide of 1t and its pain. We can
add nothing to his fame; We cannot
put his heart to beating, and there is no
power in earthly love to recall the soul
that has taken flight. The lifelong SOL
der has been mustered out His COM
mission is with his people.
David Bremner Henderson-but not
that. Our Dave hail to you and fare
well!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
Short reJeorams,

Mrs. Burkhart, of shelbyville, Ind-
a bride of six weeks, committed sui
eide, thinking her husbands love was
waning.
Frank spangler, of Evansville. Ind,
fired several shots at Emerson Balsdon,
his father-in law. because Of family
troubles.
Postmaster Albert Hoerner, Of the
West Seneca, N Y. postoffice. was
arrested, charged with embezzling So
900 postoffice funds.
William j. O'Connell, at Middletown.
TO-, sporting rran. who was shot by q
r:--cte detective in raid on O'Con-
neirs crap game, Is dead
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
TO PERMIT MERGER
New York Laws Will Not Prevent
Combination Of Traction Companies
in the State Of New York.

Albany, N. Y, March Attorney
General Mayer today announced he
had denied the application of william
r. Hearst, demanding that the at
torney general begin proceedings to an
null the charter of the Interborough-
Metropolitan Holding Company. under
which a merger of the New York
traction companies is intended to be
effectuated. Mayer holds the pro-
posed merger will constitute mono
poly Of the present elevated, surface
and subway systems in Manhattan and
Bronx, but that such a monopoly In
street transportation is permissible
under the laws OF the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
Panama Canal Attorney Con.
fronted With Letters He
Wrote to Secretary Hay
HE REFUSES TO EXPLAIN
Alabama Senator Asks Many Questions
Which Witness Evades on Flimsy
Grounds-Evdence Shows Cromwell
Knew Of the Impending Revolution
Sale of Canal Company.

Washington, March 1.-Senator Nor
gan resumed cross-examination of
William Nelson Cromwell today at the
Investigation Of canal affairs before the
ais. He began examination by inquir-
Ing concerning financial difficulties of
the old Panama Canal Company and
extensions granted by Colombia to the
receiver and later to the Panama Canal
Company. In the questions particular
reference was had to 5,000,000 francs
in stock set aside for Colombia In the
new company in consideration of form
alton Of the new company. Cromwell
said he had no part in getting that
concession and after replying to several
questions he had no knowledge on the
subject, said finally:
II can claim no credit for that"
If there was any discredit, pre-
sumo you do not wish to claim it?"
Il cannot see there was an discredit
in the company getting an extension
and paying its money for It,"
You don't? That very extension
cost 100000 lives and S6,O0o,Ooo in
debts
II have seen no trace Of the horrors
you mention"
Returning to the history of the Pan-
anna Canal Company, Morgan read a
letter written by the former president
of the board of trustees Of the old
Panama Canal Company and Morgan
took the witness to task for his alleged
failure to remember it.
II have memory for what can re-
member and what have not, you can
not make me remember" said Crom-
well.
Morgan referred to letters and tele-
grams sent by Cromwell to former
Secretary of State Hay, prior to the
last extension by Colombia. The sem
ator held these in his hand, but did
not read them. Cromwell admitted
writing the letters, but declined to
say whether the communications were
true and would not say he remembered
their contents. The correspondence
contained the statements that war was
about to break out in Colombia and
gave evidence that Cromwell was cog
infant of conditions in the republic.
After the witness had declined to dis
cuss the letters, Morgan asked if the
declination was because of duties to
his clients.
"You know that to be. the case, SEN
ator."
IT don't know it, and don't believe
It," said Morgan, testify.
"Then your faculties have not their
full power" replied the witness.
II should be sorry if they had, If
they caused me to gloss over the truth
in that manner" said Morgan.
Morgan was taking up the history OF
Colombia at the time when the repub-
lie was engaged in a controversy with
the Panama Canal Company and later
rejected the Hay Herran treaty, when
the committee took recess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
WORLDS EYES DOOMED.
Prominent Physician Says Electricity
Means Race Of Blind Persons.

Chicago, March Universal blind
ness is to be humanity's tribute to
electricity-the monster which mans
genius has unclaimed. Possibly In
this twentieth century-with a mock
glory styled the age of electricity-hu-
man eyesight will flicker out under the
influence of the gigantic fluid 1t has
found, too powerful for mans delicate
physical organism.
This is the theory expressed by DR..
H. Preston Pratt, X-ray and thera-
peutic expert, in the trial of per-
sonal injury suit in Judge Windes'
court, yesterday The Union Traction
Company is being sued for $4,000
damages in behalf of Ruth Bostrom,
209 West North avenue, who is declar-
ed to be partially blind and paralyzed
from an electrical current which
passed through her body, April TO-,
1902. DR.. Pratt, who is said to be the
pioneer of X-Ray therapeutics in the
west, was the specialist on the stand.
Eye specialists have been the first to
discover the corroding effects of the
electrical currents being generated by
millions of dynamos in every corner
Of the civilized globe, explained the
witness. Day or night we are never
free from its influence, he said. The
more sensitive the persons organism.
the quicker and easier will he or she
be to feel the electrical effects. The
eyes, the most delicate portion Of the
human body, will suffer first. DR..
Pratt cited the increasing prevalence
of failing eyesight. Later will come
a gradual sensitizing and burning of
the hands, and the physician exhibited
his own with the scars just healing
from the burns induced by passing
dynamo.
The wavering of incandescent globe.
the sputtering brightness OF the arc
light, the glaring white Of the vacuum
tube were specified as the agencies
which already have made the Ameri-
cans "spectacled and blinking ma
tion.'' The shock from telephone
battery. the spark from jumped
trolley pole, the snap and crackle OF
the power station dynamo and motor
were cited as stronger but less ever
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
MT contributors to the same ef-

present contributors to the same eff
feet.
"Delicate persons in this age are be-
Ing constantly affectes by electrical
currents" said DIR. Pratt. almost any
person feels the current pass thru his
body when riding on street car and
the trolley comes Off. 1t is not SO much
shock from the light alone but from
its accompanying current.
."rhese apparently trivial electrical
disturbances, the use of electric lights
and its presence in hundreds OF other
forms, Is the cause Of so much trouble
to the eyes. Eventually the human
race will be blind from the increasing
strength and influence of electricity.
Sight will be the first OF our faculties
to vanish"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
charoes AGAINST Police.

New York, March 1.-Judge Rosal-
sky, counsel for Bertha Claiche said in
outlining the defendants case today,
that the defense would attempt to
prove that some policemen who have
testified in the case are attempting to
send defendant to the electric chair in
order to save their positions on the po-
lice force.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
NEW TELEGRAPH LINE.
Postal Company Completes Extension
Into Northern Maine.

Bangor, Me-. March 1.-The Postal
Telegraph Gable Company today COM
pleted direct connection with the
Northern Telegraph Company operat-
ing lines on the Bangor and Aroostock
railroad, thus adding to the system
500 miles of pole line and $50 places
in the famous lumber, agricultural,
hunting and fishing regions In north
ern Maine. kilograms are now trans
mitted to the Moose Head Lake re-
gions and all points OH the Bangor and
Aroostock railroad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
PUR,oY BREAKS HIS HAND.
Boxer Will Be Forced to Retire From
the Ring for Several Months.
~-.,., ). r,-.~. - c,,,,1,1aro~

6oXor Will DO COVC00 70 nSSu0 VsVUU
tho Ring for Several Months.
Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, March 1.-All unknown
to the Interested spectators Of the
Carey-Purdy boxing bout here last
evening, Purdy, in knocking his op-
ponent down in the second round, sus-
tained broken hand, but despite his
injury he continued through the en-
tire fifteen rounds. No sooner were
the gloves taken off his injured hand
after the contest had been declared 4
draw, than severe Inflammation set In
and the member expanded far beyond
its normal proportions. Purdy says
that In Il former contest, he splintered
the bone which last night was broken
clear through. AS result Of the in
Jury he will now be forced to retire
from the ring for four or five months
at least.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
PRINCE AND BRIDE ESCAPE.

Auto Accident Whicf, Looked Serious
Resulted in No Injury.
Berlin, March 1.-There is very
slight basis In fact for the reports
cabled yesterday that Prince Eitel
Friedrich and his bride, Princess So
phie, had been injured in an automo-
bile accident.
The couple entered an auto car last
night at station near the Hubertuss-
took hunting lodge, thirty miles north
of Berlin. where they are spending their
honeymoon. A team Of horses took
fright and ran away, dashing the wa
gon against the auto car and breaking
window of the latter vehicle. No one
in the auto car was even bruised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01

words setting forth the history, OBJ
jects and purposes Of the order, an in
teresting program was rendered, after
which games Of all kinds were PLAYED.
A dainty lap supper was provided for
the wants of the inner man. The eve
ning's entertainment was concluded
by a dance In which old and young
participated. The music for the eve
ming was furnished by the Beloit band
of Waterloo, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
A Arkaneas BANK FaiIs.

Fort Smith. Ark, March 1.-Ths
Southern Bank and Trust Company, =
recent corporation, with an authorized
capital Of 100000, failed to open its
doors this morning. The deposits are
1000 and the assets amount to about
a like sum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
FIRST JAP BURGLAR.

Has Distinction as Premier IN He
Line in illinois.
Chicago, March IA few days ago
"the only Greek tramp in Chicago" was
arrested. Yesterday Tony Hiram
Jap, gained distinction as the first man
Of his race to be convicted OF burglary
in Illinois. He confessed to judge
Brentano that he stole a coat from his
employer, George w. Lederer. 2900 1n-
diana avenue. He was sent to the
brideWell
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
CASE BlTnERLYFoueH1
Girls Character Bitterly Attacked BY
Many Witnesses for Defense.

Special to T1mes-Repubilcan.
Newton, March 1.-The case Of
James Dunton, charged with seduc-
ton, is still being bitterly contested.
1t is thought that the case will go to
the jury either tonight or tomorrow
morning. The character Of the girl in
question was bitterly attacked by a
number Of witnesses for the defense,
and the state is exerting it's efforts to
disprove this testimony and build up
her character.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
MoIsberry Out For Congress.

lMuscatine March 1.-The Muscatine
Journal yesterday afternoon authort-
tatively announced the candidacy of
Senator Molsberry as congressman in
the First district of Iowa. Senator
Molsberry recently achieved fame as
author of the resolution in the Iowa
senate calling for full investigation
of all life insurance companies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
REPORT is UNANIMOUS.

House Approves Abolishing Army
Grade Of Lieutenant General.
Washington, March 1.-The house
committee or military affairs today
made unanimous report on the
Prince bill, abolishing the grade Of
lieutenant general in the army.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
NORTH COLLEGE BURNS.

Oldest pornitory Of Wesleyan Univsr.s
sity Destroyed-students Escape IN
injured.
the Oldest dormitory of Wesleyan Uni-
versity, containing one hundred ana ~ 4
ty rooms, was destroyed by fire today.
All OF the students escaped safely. but
lost their effects.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
PRIZE FIGHT FATAL
Harry Tenny, Who Was Knocked Out
In Fight With frankie Neil Last
Night, Died Today AZ Result Of His
BEATING.

San Francisco, March 1.-Harry
Tenny. who was knocked out last
night by frankie Neil, the bantam
champion pugilist, died this morning.
Tenny's death Is undoubtedly the re-.
suit Of the beating he received in the
ring. From the time he was carried
from his corner last night, limp and all
but lifeless he sank rapidly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
INCREASE SALARIES
Bill introduced in Senate to Give
, President, Vice President, Cabinet
Officers, Senator. and Congressman
Bigger Pay.

Washington, March I. Senator
Gallinger has introduced a bill to re-
adjust the salaries Of general officers
of the government to take effect March
4, 1909. The bill proposes the follow
ing salaries: President, $4,000: vice
president, $4,000; speaker Of the
house, $4,000: members of the cabin
ct, $4,000; senator's and representa-
tives, $500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01

PAGE ONE.
Telsgraphfo News.
Dolliver Speaks for Rate Bill.
Address Attracts Much Attention.
Gallinger Would Raise Salaries.
Morgan Flays Cromwell.
Funeral of David B. Henderson.
Quiet at Springfield, Ohio.
Pugilist Dies from Knockout Blow.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Purpose OF New Primary Bill.
An Iowa Man Missing.
Death Of Judge Haddock.
Perkins and the Eleventh.
Deserter Attempts Suicide.
The Educational Board Bill
PAGE POUR.
Editorial.
Mr.. Rankin's Statement.
The Courier Revolts.
Naming Country Roads.
Farmers Column.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
PAGE FIVE.
A Divine Cure Effected.
Miscellaneous News.
"Hesper." by Hamlin Garland.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
looal News.
Keen Interest In Tonight's Caucuses
Stone Will ..ot Have Ticket.
Iowa League Schedule Adopted.
outline OF Local Clubs Games
"Blinky" Morgan Charged With Lar
ceny.
The women's Club.
Baptists Will Have Pipe Organ.
Results OF Township Caucuses.
The City Field
PAGE EIGHT.
Wheat Market Weaker.
Board Of Trade Quotations
The Live Stock Marbet.
Equitable Expenses Reduced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01

commons yesterday afternoon to an ad-
journment of the fiscal debate liked 1or
today.
mir. Asquith, amid shouts of laughter,
remarked that the debate In their ab-
senee would be equivalent TO per-
for1nanse of Hamlet" in the absence
OF not only the prince of Denmark but
also of the ghost. He would not pre-
sumo to allocate the parts between the
twain
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
American Property Safe.

washington, March 1.-The Ameri-
hal, in cablegram to the state DEPART
ment today, says: "It is definitely
known that American property at Nam
chang is safe. The refugees are at
Kiukiang."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
Ria Naval Demonstration.

Algeciras, March IA division of
British cruisers is due at Gibraltar to-
day and two divisions Of battleships
will arrive tomorrow. This formidable
assemblage embraces thirty warships
and 25 900 men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-01
WAITS Fer TARIFF LEADERS.

Illness Of Balfour and Chamberlain
Prevents Commons Fiscal Debate.
London. March lin consequence Of
the Illness OF both Arthur J. Balfour
end Joseph Chamberlain, the latter be-
ing confined to his bed by an attack
OF infiuenza, Chancellor Of the Exche-
quer Asquith agreed IN the house Of