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The Florida agriculturist., 1906-06-20
Cultivation to Conserve Moisture.

A great many farmers and garden
ers misunderstood the object of run
ming a cultivator through a growing
crop. They suppose that it is solely
to kill the weeds. Whereas, it would
be wise to go through the crop after
every rain, even if we were sure that
there was not a single weed seed in
the land that would sprout. The sur
face needs to be stirred to prevent
caking that will allow the moisture to
evaporate The following article,
from the American Agriculturist, elab-
crates the idea:
The subsOil is our reservoir and I'M
less we cultivate the top of the ground
to Il dust mulch, thus completely de-
stroying the capillary action on top,
the ground will dry and crack. and
we lose the moisture by evaporation.
More than one tool is necessary in
cultivating corn. Experience has
taught me that no one implement can
be used with best results during the
entire cultivating season. Neither can
different implements be used on the
same rotation at all times. This will
depend upon the condition of the
ground, and the amount of rainfall
Under ordinary conditions, and with
black prairie loan, l have found the
following method TO give the best re
suits, both for killing weeds and for
retaining the dust mulch.
Work the Surface Early-After the
corn has been planted in a well-pre-
pared Seedbed, | start the harrow and
roller, too, if the ground is loose.
row. Do not leave the ground packed
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-06-20

OH Top Keep tue HdIIoN SOlhS ullii
the corn is about to come through the
ground. Do not try to cultivate with
any kind of implement while the corn
is coming through the ground. After
the corn has grown two or three
leaves. | start the weeder and keep it
running until the corn is high enough
to be plOwed without covering it too
much.
| like to p1Ow close to the corn, and
deep, the first time. / use the six
shovel riding cultivatOr for the first
and the second plowing. if the corn is
not too large. If the corn is over one
foot high, / prefer the surface culti-
vator After the first plowing I run
the weeder again, driving crosswise
of the plowing. This has a tendency
to level the ground and destroy any
later weeds that have germinated in
the hill. If | use the shovel cultivatOr
for second or cross plOwing. am care
full not to run the shovel deep enough
TO 40 lnucH ROOT pruning
PlOw Deep but Once.-I do not be-
lieve in root pruning after the first
plOwing Nature provides the corn
plant with roots. that they might
gather food and moisture for the
plant The plant needs all of the
available plant food that ordinary
ground contains, and by pruning the
roots. we are depriving the plant of a
large part of the plant food contained
in the center of the row.
If the ground is in good. physical
condition, with the amount of work
described above. well done. have
killed practically all of the early
weeds and prepared good dust
mulch. Unless it rains sufficient to
run the ground together, | do not stir
the ground again until the last plOw-
ing. l use the surface cultivatOr for
the last cultivation, and do the work
just as late in the season as | can.
so as not to break down too much
corn, leaving the ground just as level
as possible.
By the following the old method of
laying corn by with the large shovel
cultfvator, ridging the ground well up
around the corn, we not only cut off
the roots, thus depriving the plant of
great amount of plant food, but
cause the ground to dry out from the
side of the hill as well as on top.
Often with this kind of cultivation. the
furrOw in the center of the row is
lower than the seat of the corn plant
If crust forms, and the ground be-
gins to crack, after the corn is too
high to prevent using a twO-hOrse cul
tivator, and before it is well tasseled
out. one horse hitched to any kind of
drag that will break the crust
should be used.
| cut down an old lever harrow the
proper width to go between the rows,
put a piece of strap iron on each side
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-06-20

from the front to the back bar, thus
preventing the end of the bar from
catching the hill of corn. L fixed the
hitch about one foot above the harrow,
put on a pair of plow handles, and by
giving the teeth the desired slant, and
pushing down on the handles just
enough to make the harrow run level,
l found it the best tool 1 ever tried
for breaking the crust. 1t not only
breaks the crust, but destroys a great
many weeds, grasses, etc, that are
just beginning to start.
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-06-20
Lasting Effects of Mineral Fertil-
izers.

iZerS.
A correspondent of COleman'S Rural
World gives a striking illustration of
the lasting effects of commercial fer
tilizer. 1t is quite a common idea
that, if fertilizer is not used by the
crop the first year it is lost This may
be true on a very porous, sandy soil,
but on lOam or land underlaid by a
stiff clay it is not all lost This is
shown, beyond question, by the fol
lowing article;
We sometimes hear the statement,
by way Of argument possibly, that the
commercial fertilizer is too expensive
for the average farmer to use, as there
must be an annual application to en-
able crops to grow. That this is a
his-statement L have proven to my
satisfaction.
A portion of my farm, purchased a
few years ago, seemed to be much eX-
hausted in fertility and in order to de-
termine, if possible, what particular
element was lacking, the land was
laid off in 1908 in three plots of about
One-third acre each.
Plot No. received no fertilizer.
Plot No. received a broadcasted
application of 200 pounds of acid
phosphate and 40 pounds of sulphate
of potash.
Plot No. received 200 pounds of
acid phosphate alone.
intention was to apply nitrogen in the
form of nitrate of soda soon after the
plants were above ground, but wire
worms and maggOts worked such de-
structiOn that this was omitted and
the ground was dragged over and
planted to late cabbage. When this
tilizatiOn were very evident.
The crop from plot was not har-
for stock feed.
Plot 2, to which was applied the
acid phosphate and sulphate of potash,
grew crop of cabbage more compact
and solid than 1 had ever before seen,
and the weight was most surprising
when compared with size.
The crop of Plot 3 was fully up to
that of plot 2 in size, but weighed
much less and was less compact or
solid.
In order to test the lasting effects
of the fertilizers, Plot and 3 were
planted the following year to pOta-
toes. This crop demands plenty of
potash (sulphate, some being best). or
the tubers will be watery and of poor
quality. We never grew potatoes of
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-06-20

Jensen, Fla, Nov. 16, 1904
E o. Painter, ESQ.,:
Jacksonville, Fla,
Dear Sir:
Please ship six tons Bean Fertilizer same
as you sent me last. 1 will add that 1 tested
it carefully by side of - and so far your
goods at $500 per ton, giving better
suits than at S37. so. Several of my
neighbors watching results and think it will
be big ad. for your goods.
Bill my order to Stuart, Fla, and oblige,
Respectfully,
H. E. Olds.
Jensen, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-06-20

But the hardy Catalpa, cut and set.
will last a life-time-Or more
Let Southern writers get and give
the facts about the Catalpas.
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Letter from Texas.
FLoREsvILLE, WILSON County,, TEXAS,
Inne

l.
August %, 1906.
Dear ADVOCATE and Readers The cotton
picking, ginning and marketing season is now
on hand, and all business is active. There
are few boil weevil. but they are not doing
much devltry yet. Lint cotton is selling at
above 10 cents per pound, which is a good
profitable price.
May and June was droughty the time corn
was making, hence that important crop is
light here. The melon aud onion crops were
splendid, but did not pay the producers much.
Local markets only consume a small part OF
these crops and We try to sell to parties further
norlhward, but get meagre returns.
Within the last few days railway through
this county from San Antonio via Siockdale
was completed to Cuero. 80 miles, giving rail
connection for splendid region to the bal
ance of creation.
Land, mostly for farming, is changing hands
rapidly, at stiff prices, $l5 to $40 per acre.
Big old stock ranches are being sub-divided
into agricultural tracts at an immense profit
to the owners, and thus increasing production,
monetarily, aud the country in general.
Floresville has just completed good sys-
TEN of waterwOrks, which was greatly needed,
and is very much appreciated.
L deeply regret the loss lately of two great
Maryanders; Mr.. Vanderford. beloved and
masterly editor OF the ADVOCATE, aud the
peerless Arthur Pue German. The latter,
should have been 20 years ago, president of
the United States; for that big Office has been
vacant that long. wonder how many people
know that the president is given $4,000 an
nualy for incidental expenses. besides his
salary of $50. 900, and recently that was raised
to $25, 900. Gosh that's some money-$83,
600 "plunks." Let's try Joe Bailey, of
Texas, next time we get whack at the Niger
boasling. tariff raising, graft raking, South
hating party.
General health very good here.
z. b. BARNES.
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EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE.
Valparaiso and Other Places De-
stroyed.

VALPARAISO, CHILL, August 19.-This city,
and, in fact, the whole of Chill, has met with
one of the greatest earthquake disasters in its
history.
At 1852 o'clock last Thursday evening Val.
paraiso experienced earthquake of great
severity, and during that night 81 shocks were
felt
Most Of the buildings of the city either were
ruined or damaged.
The loss will be enormous, probably reach
ing $3.50, 100000.
1t is estimated that The killed and injured
number from 500 to 1000.
Vina del Mar, three miles from Valparaiso,
and having population ofover 10, 900; Quiri.
hue, 225 miles TO the southwark, with popu.
lation of 2, 500; Salto 81 Limache, Is miles to
the northwest with population of 800;
Quilloia. 20 miles 10 the northwest, with u
population of 10000, and villages all around
were destroyed
Most of the damage was due TO fire, which
started Immediately after the first shock
The whole population is sleeping in the
hills. the parks or the streets.
While food was scarce for Il time the author,
tiles have taken charge of stores of provisions
and believe they can prevent a famine. The
city is under martial law.
The railroads are all destroyed.
Rain, which began to fall Immediately after
the first shock, stopped an hour afterward.
The nights are very cold and windy and the
people sleeping in the open are suffering
greatly.
The captain ofa steamship which has arrived
from San Francisco says that the situation
here is worse then that following the disaster
at San Francisco
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Carroll Charge Reformed Church-Benjamin's-
Harvest Home service at 10 a. m; Sunday School
at 9 a. m. Services at Bachmans at p. m.
James B. StOnesifer. Pastor.
Salem Lutheran Charge-St. Benjamins- Sunday
School at a. M; divine service 10 a. st. Johns
Leister'sl-Sunday School at p. m; divine service
p m. Y. p. s. C. K. at 7.45 p. m.
r. w. Doty, Pastor.
Ascension Church-sunday services-7.SO a. M.
Holy Communion: 1880 q. m, Morning Prayer Lit
any and Sermon; 430 p. m, Evening Prayer.
Frank M Gibson. Phi. D., Rector.
Grace Lutheran Church-Sunday School at 9 a.
m. Divine Service at 10 so q. m. and 730 p. m. Ves-
per Service ut $50 p m. Y p g. C. e. at 7.15 p. m
p. II. Miller, ID. D.. Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. L. +. Warner,
Pastor.-Sabbath Services.-Preachinga at 10. 80
and at $50 p. m. regular service combined with the
Y. p. 8. C. e. Sunday School 9.15 q. m. Mid week
Service in the lecture room Wednesday evening at
500 O'Clock. L. r. Warner, Pastor.
st. Johns Church-Sundays-Low Mass at 7.15
and High Massa 10 q. m. During the week-Mass
at z a. m. Joseph III. Cassidy, Pastor
Reformed Church, Silver Run-Service 1880 q.
M. every other Sunday, and at 2 p. m; Sunday
school at $50 q. m, and p. m. Preaching every
two weeks at p. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-08-24
EAGLES IN BATTLE.
The Daring and Skill of These Fierce
Birds of Prey.

Ornithologists are inclined to discourage
the idea that eagles are in the habit of at
tacking large animals, but contest wit
messed by an observer dispels such the
ory. The battle was between an eagle and
a stag.
The bird singled out from herd one
particular buck, which it succeeded in
driving from the rest. 1t struck the ami
NAL with its powerful wings, knocked it
down and finally killed it. A still more
remarkable spectacle is we'll authenticated.
An eagle attacked fawn in the highlands
of Scotland The cries of the little one
were answered by its dam, which sprang
upon the eagle and struck it repeatedly
with its forefeet. Fawn, deer and eagle
rolled down declivity, the bird was dis
lodged from its hold and the fawn rescued.
Many traditions are extant as to the
carrying off of children by eagles. The
most recent case bearing close scrutiny is
one which happened in South Africa. A
Boer farmer whose stock had been harried
by eagles lay in ambush for the robbers
and saw one of them descend and carry off
the five year-old child of one of the Kaffir
servants. He shot the bird, which, with
the child still clutched in its grip, fell into
thorn bush. The bird was dead, but
the child was little hurt.
Two eagles will stalk covert in concert.
While one conceals itself the other beats
about the bushes with great screaming,
driving out its quarry for the hidden eagle
to swoop down upon. An even more in
sidious method has been observed. An
eagle seeing sheep on the edge of a pree-
ipice flew at it, screaming shrilly and with
forceful beat of wing hurled it into the
valley below, where it could devour it at
its leisure. In the light of such records
there is good reason for believing the le-
gend of the eagle dropping tortoise on
the bald head of aschylus, the Greek
poet, and SO causing his death.
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Says Charlie Ross Lives.

The police department at Galveston,
Texas, has located man believed to be
Joseph L. Douglas, one of the abductors
of Charlie Ross, in July, 1874. This
man has been resident Of Galveston for
many years 1t has never been proved
that Douglas was dead although it was
claimed he was wounded at the time his
comrade in the abduction, William Misher,
was killed while robbing house in Brook
lyn.
He has said that he could tell some
thing about Charlie Ross in 10 words, but
he fears to do so. He says that Ross is
still living.
The police are confident that he was
associated in the Ross kidnapping and they
believe he will some day confess.
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SALE OF SIX DE-
Il SIRABLE PROPERTIES,
In Westminster. Carroll County. Md.

By virtue of degree of the Circuit Court for Car
roll County. in Equity, passed in cause No 42S5
Equity, wherein Elias G. Shipley ct. al are plain
I'm tins and Lloyd b shipley et al are defendants
on the premises below described, on
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST %. 1906,
at o'clock p m. the following properties of which
Grove A. Shipley died seized and possessed in the
a. All that lot of land situate on the East side
of George street, between the w. NJ. R. K. and Lib
proved with two story Frame Weatherboarded
Hon House being g, paris paris, of .s, Lots Nos = 4
AS @ West3inster" m and and being e ths,oa the same ae
aEjT 6iz land and premises described in a
0aE453 deed from John F. buckingham to
among f6e ns aated JIy ~ ISs ana ree9aed @ ;h
f. I. ST. No 6l folio. u.s. &c, including the right of
way and use of an alley 10 feet wife adjoining this
&c. No 7s folio s5. &c. The bid for this property
All e has lot of aGoRnnE Lott
proved with a story Frame House containing 44lO
So IT, also including The right of way and use OF
said @ alley way. This bid will then be held and Lots
q and (2l offered together and sold in the manner
which will realize the best price.
t3) All that lot of land known rs Lots No. 81 and
30 ON the plat of "FrizZelPs Addition Ia Westmin-
ser. improved with Three WeatherbOarded
Houses, and situate South of the Winchester Place
on corner of Church street and George street ex
tended.
tD All that lot of land containing Acre, 2 Roods
Twostorv House, barn and other outbuildings, sit
uate ON Almshouse road. adjoining the Robert Friz
zell bick yard and George F. Morelock's property.
Also 10 foot alley in fee running back 175 feet
described in deed from Robert (. FrizZel and
wife To Grove A. Shipley, and recorded among the
Land Records in Liber b. F. c., No a. folio 136 &c.
This alley is inclOsed with. and not sepeHted from
said lot.
(5) All that lot of land containing 6320 So feet,
improved with a two story frame house. situate on
the Washington road, near Green street. usually Oc-
cnpied by colOred people, adjoining the corner
property owned by VIM. ii. Cunningham.
(6) All that lot of land containing 1890 So feet
more or less, improved with a two story Frame
House. situate on Webster street joining the lands
of Charles A. Horner being part of Bonds Meadow
Enlarged"
For further information apply to Ivan L. Hoff,
Attorney, or the undersigned Trustees.
Terms of Sale-One- third cash upon the day of
sale, the ratification of said sale by the Court,
and the residue in two equal payments of one and
two years from day of sale. all cash at the option
of the purchaser; credit payments to bear interest
from day of sale and to be secured by notes of pur
chaser, with approved security.
ELIAS G. SHIPLEY,
GEO. ALFRED SHIPLEY,
LLOYD b. SHIPLEY,
Ivan L. Hoff, Attorney. Trustees.
j. Thomas Roop Auct. jyH Is
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Hanged Himself. Pipe In Mouth.

The body of fifty-nine- year old Joseph
Spachmann, of Terryville, who had been
missing since May 8, was found hanging
from tree in grove near Bristol, Conn.
He had not removed his spectacles, and his
pipe was in his mouth. The medical ex-
aminer declared it case of suicide.
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THE Nd AGRICUL
Il TURAL COLLEGE,
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND.

Maryland's School Of Technology.
Six Courses of instruction, leading to the
Professional Degree of"B. S. Agricultural,
Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Horticultural,
Scientific, Chemical for ife's work:
Positions assured to those who have worked
with will.
Each Department supplied with the most
modern and approved apparatus. Practical
work emphasized in all Departments. Grad
yates qualified to enter at once upon lite s
work. Boarding Department supplied with
all modern improvements. Bath Rooms,
Steam Heat and Electricity.
New Buildings with modern improvements.
Location unsurpassed for health. Tuition;
Books, Heat. Light, Laundry, Board, Medical
Attendance, Annual Deposit, Chemical and
Athletic Fees, all included in an annual charge
of $500, payable Quarterly in Advance. Daily
visit by physician in charge. Sanatarium Tor
isolation of any patient with contagious dis,
ease. Catalog giving full particulars sent on
application. Attention is called to Snort
Course Of Ten Weeks in Agriculture. Write
for particulars.
Term Commences Thursday, September @Oth.
Early application necessary for admittance.
r. W. SYLVESTER, PRESIDENT.
-july20 st College Park, Maryland.
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Lewis
Pure White Lead

MADE by the Old Dutch Process,
contains no adulteration
whatever, and when mixed
with Lewis Linseed Oil,
lasts as no paint made of
cheap limitations can.
If your dealer cannot
supply, write us.
JOHN r. LEWIS s. BROS. co. /
23I S. Front ST.. Philadelphia. Pa. i
For sale by all first class dealers.
For Sale by all Dealers.
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NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given to the Active and
Retired Members of Westminster Fire Engine
and Hose Company No. l, of Westminster,
Maryland, in accordance with Article 9, Sec
ton 2, of the Constitution of said Company,
that at the next regular meeting of the Com
pany on Wednesday, September 9th, 1906, at
8 o'clock p. M, action will be taken looking
TO the sale of a portion of the Company's land
about feet inches by 20 feet l inch, ad-
joining the land of II. ii. Harbaugh, on East
Main street, in Westminster, Md.
JOHN M. ROBERTS,
President
j. P. WANT. Secretary. aug3 At
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FACTS=-=
ABOUT THE
COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT
FREDERICK COLLEGE,
Frederick, Marylant

Last session there were 50 students in this de-
partment; Now every one of the graduates. and
$500 per week to $500 per day They are located In
Washington. Baltimore Brunswick. Frederick and
course. You can pay for IL in at least two months
after you secure q position. Large profits; quick
business Write for o Catalogue. Low charges.
FREDERICK COLLEGE,
augl0 At Frederick, Nd.
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TRUSTEE'S SALE
Il OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
In Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland.

In Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll County, sitting rs a Conr. OF
Equity, passed in cause No. 42S3 Eqnity.
wherein Louisa A. Price is the complainant
and Agnes G. Nelson and others are the de
PENDANTS, the undersigned trustee will offer At
public sale on the premises. situate on Liberty
street, in the city of Westminster, in Carroll
county, and State of Maryland, on
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 9Th, 1906,
at 2 O'Clock, p. m., the House and Lot Of
Land which John Price died seized and pos
sessed, containing $3.50 SQUARE FEET
OF LAND, more or less, and being the same
land which was conveyed by Edward Lynch
and wife to John Price by deed bearing date
the 24lh day of July, in the year 1879, and
recorded among the Land Records of Carroll
County, in Liber F. 7. s., No. 81. folio So,
&C. This property is well located for any one
seeking small home. The
improvements thereon consist k-@4S
DWELLING HOUSE, with kssszIz43z5II
hog pen and meat house. This property is
supplied with city water.
This property fronts on Liberty street about
80 feet, and adjoins the lands OF Herbert
Morgan and Charles Yingling.
Terms of Sale.-One third cash on day of
sale or upon ratification by the court, one
third in one year and the other one third in
Two years from day of sale; or if desired by
the purchaser or purchasers, all cash on the
day of sale or upon ratification of sale by the
court; the credit payments to be secured by
the notes of the purchaser or purchasers with
approved security, bearing interest from the
day of sale.
JOHN M. ROBERTS,,
Trustee.
Roberts & Grouse, Solicitors.
augl7 IS Elias N. Davis, Auct.
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WhyAdulterated
Paint is Dear
A maker of adulterated
white lead sneered "Why
should paint be pure? No
one eats it"
True, but when white
lead is adulterated with
barytes, sublimed lead,
gypsum, whiting, etc., it
loses the qualities which
make pure white lead the
best paint pigment.
And when these imita-
tons are sold as white lead,
the consumer is deceived
into payingwhite lead prices
for worthless substitutes.