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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07

delivery while the city man gets from
two to seven or eight per day. Still
certain well paid officials would have
US believe that the farmer is to blame
for the deficiency.-Farm and Fireside.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07
Duchess of westminsfe~

The Duchess of Westminster, above
everything else, Is distinguished for
her love of animals and is known TO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07

Lady Marcus. Beresford, who found
ed the English Cat Club, has about $50
felines.
The new queen Of Denmark is a pas
sionate admirer Of Dickens and knows
many Of his books by heart.
Carmen SYLVIA" queen Of Rou-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07

Under no circumstances should a
miscellaneous lot Of hens and cocks or
cockerels run together if the eggs are
to be used for Matching Such mixtures
are at the bottom of the trouble in lay
ing, as a rule. The $50 or 2O0-eggs-a-
year hens are not from eggs lain by
pullets or hens that have run with a
mixed lot of males, but are the product
Of intelligent mating along the lines
specified.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07
Have Better Judgement

not at all pampered by his mother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07

Sheep management involves the rec
IGNITION of a number of details, each
one of which may in itself be compare
lively trivial, but the performance or
neglect of which constitutes the differ
ence between a flock successfully and
disastrously managed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07

1t does not require very wise man
to see why seed corn bought in the ear
is a good plan. The chances to go
wrong are not so apparent. There is
a chance to discard any ear that does
not fill the bill. One can also study
the type Of ears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07

Because a hog is a hog is no reason
why he should live all the time in
muss He will be about the cleanest
animal on the farm if you will let
him.
The object to be gained in raising
chickens for early market is to have
them weigh from one and half to
two pounds in the shortest time pos
gible.
The stunted pigs will make fine, fat
porkers for the meat barrel next win
ter if singled out and penned by them
selves where you can give them extra
attention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07

Nothing helps out the social life on
the farm as much as a country church
1t causes a closer tie than mere neigh
borship. Then there comes all sorts of
social gatherings as a result of the
church relations. Anniversaries birth
days and other occasions call for peo-
pie to come together to enjoy them
selves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-07

A man never ceases to hate himself
when he has permitted his policy to ex-
pire only to lose dwelling or barn in
a few days afterward. Insurance agents
usually keep tab on expirations, but
sometimes they fail and as rule it Is
In such instances where there is a loss.
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
Frisco Appreciates
Aid From District

Commissioners Macfarland received
last night the following telegram from
the mayor Of San Francisco in reply 20
a message from the Commissioner:
Telegram received. Expression Of
sympathy highly appreciated. We need
tents. cots and blankets"
Mr. Macfarlsnd said the 81 5000 sent
by Washington citizens yesterday
through the Red Cross Society would.
Of course. buy just such things as were
mentioned in the telegram. but more
money ts needed and he hoped would
be rapidly raised. He viii submit the
telegram to the meeting Of the citizens
committee at the Willard tomorrow.
The State deputy OF the Knights OF
Columbus for the District. Francis P.
sheehy. and the grand knights OF the
various local councils have issued the
following appeal:
Dear STR and Brother: We are
prompted by the teachings Of our or
der to appeal TO you. a loyal knight Of
Columbus. in behalf Of our brothers OF
the once great city OF San Francisco. in
this the hour Of their peril and distress.
The fate OF the fair city by the Col
den Gate. the home Of a vigorous and
hOurishing section Of our order. is the
most appalling in the annals Of our
country. and affords US an opportunity
10 demonstrate that ve are all deeply
imbued with the principles "f charity
and fraternity upon which our order is
built. Let US. therefore, 70 man, give
practical eXemplifiCatiOn or the beauti-
full lessons Of our order by the relief
Of our brothers OF the stricken city, re-
memberfng that we are all united in
fraternity and that today - is for us
to give and them 10 receive; tomorrow.
II may be for them 10 give and US 20
receive.
Let Us, then, contribute generously
10 this most worthy cause. Let those
" no are blessed with means contribute
accordingly. but let each member con-
tribute al least one dollar.
IF we do this. we VIII be able TO for
ward a fund that Will alleviate the sUf-
ferings Of an unfortunate city, reflect
rcedit upon the knights OF the Dfstrict
Of Columbia. and rebound to the glory
Of our order.
(. Please forward your contributions
at once to your worthy Grand Knight,
for "a is is Imperative that our relief
be immediate. There is no time for de-
lay.
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
(Continued from Is page.l )

woman has erected a tent-four sticks
with a damask tablecloth spread over
them. Her furnishings consist OF sew
eral articles Of wearing apparel tied in
A sheet and a canary in a cage over
the entrance is the sign, Your fortune
told-cheap.'
One man had a tepee of evergreen
bcughs, and he sits inside, the proud
possessor OF the only silk hat in the
panhandle. and a banjo with broken
strings. Three days ago that man had
wife and a comfortable home. Now
he toasts bacon over a fire and eats
it with his fingers. II he can locate his
wife he will be perfectly happy.
Hunted for Friends.
The ExamineT automobiles brought
hundreds OF anxious ones. Not one of
them wanted 20 know Of the food supply
or the chances of any betterment in
their position Without an exception,
they asked news Of friends or relatives.
Husbands who had lost their wives
wives who had lost their husbands, and
anxious mothers seeking some word Of
their chil1ren. made the stories very
much the sIne. Ono pretty woman. in
an expensive tanor-made costume sadly
ctaAAtQ ana LpEDs ndl Ac6l ncI llNllc
II don't think anything has happened
10 her. she said hopefully. She Is
almost eleven years old. and some ons
will be sure 20 take her IN and care for
hc=. so I cnly want 10 know where she
Is; that Is az care about now"
Two race track men met In the drive
"Hullo Bill, where are you living
now?" asked one.
You see that tree over there-that bis
one said Bill. We'll. you climb thai
and my room is on the third branch q
the left" and they went away laugh
irg.
One man wants TO know whether tho
fire had reached his home. He was IN
formed that there was not a hous,
standing IN that section OF the city
He shrugged his shoulders and whist ed
There's lots Of others IN the same
box" as ne turned away.
And those men who have lost every
thing are planning 10 begin all ovei
again
Going to build repeated one mar
who lost family and home inside OF two
hours. ''Of course I am. They tell ms
that the money I'm the banks is al
right and I have some insurance. F1f
teen years ago I began with these.
showing his hands. and l guess II
The Washington times., 1906-04-22

nothing finer market in the United States
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
SUFFERERS NOW FIND
MUCH GRIM HUMOR

game TO do IL ever again. Build again?
well I wonder"
These little things show the spirit
with which the people OF San Fran
cisco, have faced the worst that the fates
could send. They are down. but not
out The spirit OF - lives and moves
among those tattered refugees and no
loss can crush it out. These are the sons
of the men who made San Francisco
the creates, city in the West. To them
and their SINS Is given the task OF re-
trieving a >ity's fortunes
Newspapers were eagerly sought Tor.
Early In the morning automobiles circu-
lated through the park and copies OF the
Examiner were thrown out. Immediate
ly the drives were filed with people
struggling for chance TO see the print
ed sheets.
The park IS under military rule. Arm
ed guards are everywhere and while
there have been hundreds Of rumors Of
shootings because of laWless acts. actual
cases are very rare.
All Fires Out.
AT 7:So all fires must be extinguished in
the park. One darky lit a Cigarette
and refused 10 put II out when ordered
to do so. Put II out, or I'll shoot IL
out" said the soldier ieveling his re-
volver. and the man put IL out. Every
one is being made 20 keep the great en-
campment In a sanitary condition. The
task is a great one but the right men
are in charge OF Il The board Of health
meets IN the park lodges. and the mill
tary IS there 10 enforce all orders. Hun
dreds OF barrels OF lime are needed and
needed badly.
There was rumor today that typhoid
had broken out IN the city. Sewers are
broken open throughout the burned dis
trict, and the stencil Is growing worse
with every day.
This Is Just one Of the things which
the authorities must grapple with.
Ovens in the Street.
The people still IN the unburnsd dis
trf Il are beginning 20 realize the danger
OF building fires in the houses. Every
house mas It's little brick oven out IN the
street. There the meals are cooked
Those who have food share Il with their
neIghbors. and as yet there has been no
actual hunger except in isloated cases.
Help is pouring in from all parts Of
| the country TIE first relief train from
Chicago got into Oakland this morning.
( The Roanoke, hearing food. bedding.
and surgical supplies from Los Angeles
arrived at Howard Pier No 2 early this
morning, and the supplies were hustled
| over the side and promptly distributed
Every city in the North IS sending
food and SUPPLIES.
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
HOSPITAL CORPS
RUSHED TO FRISCO
Company A Leaves Wash
ingtOn for Front.
WILL CARE FOR VICTIMS
War Department Orders Large Quantity
of Medical Supplies for
Sufferers.
WILL CARE FOR VICTIMS

AS relic. TO the present hospital
force on duty at San Francisco. Com
psny A, Hospital Corps, L. s. A. left
Washington at 7:40 O'Clock last night
under rush orders 70 proceed 10 the
doomed city. Upon it's arrival there,
Tuesday night or Wednesday, It Will be
assigned 10 assist in administering med
icaI aid 10 the victims Of the earthquake.
The War Department is doing every
thing in its power to give aid to the
sufferers in the destroyed city. From
all the army posts throughout the West
II has ordered it's trained hospital corps
TO the Golden Gate. At the local
medical headquarters the officials and
employees are working overtime TO get
medical and hospital supplies under way.
Captain Gilcrist Commands.
When the special train conveying
Company A left the Pennsylvania sta
tion last night Il carried with IL a large
amount OF hospital supplies. The de-
tachment and supplies were under the
charge Of Capt. Harry l. Gilcrist and
Lieut. W. l.. Davis. Orders were
issued by Secretary Taft through Sur
geon General O'Reilly late in the day.
The tip had been given the company at
noon, and before the final orders were
received everything was in readiness TO
depart.
The detachment comprises 100 enlisted
men and two officers. In making the
selection of the officers, Surgeon O;Reilly
selected Captain Gilcrist and Lieutenant
Davis on account Of the service they
have experienced during the war with
Spain and in the Philippine islands. The
company assigned is made up principally
Of recruits. though IT has been well
trained for such work during its period
OF preliminary training at the local
arsenal.
Anxious to Get Started.
For two hours before departure the
members of the command were re-
1oicing. They were anxious TO get start
ed. as they vented 20 get on the scene
without delay. Captain Gilcrist. when
ne read the orders directing their de-
parture, asked that any man who did
not feel himself equal 10 the hard task
ahead 70 step out OF ranks. Not a SOL
dier moved. When the company march
ed out % the garrison 1t was given a
rousi1g cheer, and at the depot the men
were cheered again, when IL became
known what the mission of the blue
coats was.
The train bearing this relief party will
have right Of way through 10 Frisco II
IS contemplated that the trip will b.
made in record time Captain Gilcrlst
expects that upon his arrival he will bc
directed to cooperate with a similar
service from the navy. Upon cOmple>
tion of duty at San Francisco. the or
ders upon which the company is travel
ing. direct its return TO the local post.
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
PandemOnium Reigned.

from the office OK recording secretary
general
Paudemonium Reigned.
That was enough for the house. Con-
fusion reigned supreme. and the con-
tinued rapping OF Mrs. McLsan's gavel
was not sufficient 20 oueu the commc-
ton
Mrs. Buell.. OF Connecticut. rose IN her
seat, and asked that as the report had
been received and not acted upon
that some action should be taken.
81 have ruled on that question" said
Mrs. Mclean
May be permitted. Madame Presi-
dent General" said Mrs. Buell., ito see
Roberts ruling on such a question:
Il must refuse such permission said
Mrs. Mclean - have ruled on the
question:"
From way over on the north side OF
the house came a demand for an opin-
Ion from the official parlIamentarlan.
The parHamentarian is employed by the
congress TO settle just this sort Of dis
pute. but Mrs. Mclean refused the ser
vices Of this officer. and again declared
she had ruled on II herself.
After some confusion, the report was
accepted and the next one was up for
Miss Desha said last night that her
service under the present administra-
ton had shown her nothing could be
fair and that Il was useless TO try 10
adhere 10 Roberts rules. which are tho
constitutional lines on which the So
Clety IS governed. She declared her lffe-
I long allegiance 20 the society, which.
with two other women she founded and
said that every effort she could possibly
command would be pat forth 10 further
its success. She said no amount OF
persuasion could induce her 10 serve
when she Was so cOgniZant OF the IN
parliamentary proceedings not only In
| the congress. but In the board nleedngs
which she had always attended.
She said that Montana had been dis
franChised FOR TWO months and that
w-hen she notified its officers TO attend
meetings the presiding officer had OBJ
1sctc. and tfst the general irregularitY Y
which had attended the administra tlon
OF the past year had justified her re-
| signing forthwith
The Last Hours.
Much ceremony attended the last
hours OF the Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution congress. which came
/ 70 an end at little after Il O'Clock last
night The Minute Men were present
as a guard OF honor 10 the president
/ general and when Rev DR.. Smith had
] pronounced the beaedictiOn he escort
4 ed Mrs. Mclean through this guard
/ Of honor
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
Continued from First Pase0

clerk at the subscription desk. but we
all want to do what we can for the
poor people OF San Francisco. Here's
so cents, and when the first of the
month comes round I'll try 20 make It
more"
One From Florida.
]. A Johnson. a man from Suwanee.
Fla. was another visitor who came 20
The Times. He said he had come 70
Washington recently. partly for plea5-
ure and partly in search Of employ
ment, and that as to the latter, be-
cause he had not been hard to please.
he had been moderately successful
I've made a little money" he de-
clared. Il want to give 81 to the
fund"
These are but iIlustrations-sca.
tered instances from the hundreds and
thousands Of cases that are becoming
known day by day. Children are Civ
ing their boarded pennies. and little
treasures, that stood for childish
pleasures. are being emptied at the dis
tant call Of childish voices, rendered
shriII. piercing. insistent, by suffering
and want
Men are sacrificing a days enjoyment
and women some bit Of summer finery
their hearts have longed TO possess.
There is a general realization Of the
fact that whatever sacrifice can be
made will not be too much-that the
situation demands il.
In the Departments
In all the Government department
collections are being made by The
clerks. and in most cases they will be
in a position 10 report tomorrow the
results of their labors. generous
rivalry among the departments has
been generated and each is striving
zeaIously- to secure the largest pos
sibIe contribution 10 the fund
Several hundred dollars were raised in
an hour or less among CLERKS and other
employees of the Navy Department. Just
before the closing hour yesterday after
noon. in almost all the bureaus and
Offices subscription papers were passed.
and most Of the money was paid down.
while the remainder will be tuTs,ed in
tomorrow.
It was not known last night what the
total amount was. as the funds will not
be turned in 20 the disbursing clerk.
F. II. Stickney. until the lists are com
pleted Monday. AS an example Of the
spirit OF the Government clerks, A 4
Feathers. a messenger in the Secretary s
Office. started a paper in circulation as
the clerks were leaving in few min
utes he had raised nearly $50. and he
had approached only eighteen clerks.
Clerks Work Overtime.
A movement also was started among
the clerks Of the War Department. and
the lists will be completed Monday. The
clerks IN this department have been
rushed with work. on account Of the
disaster, many In the offices Of the Quar-
termaster and Commissary Generals
working several hours nearly every
night. and having little time for think
ing OF engaging in personal financial re-
lief work.
W. s. Knox. chairman Of the commit
tee which has been organized to aid
the san Francisco sufferers. yesterday
obtained a building 70 be used as depo;
OF supplies The building was obtained
through Col. o. G. Staples. who owns
the property, and is located at Sixth
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
NATIONS CAPITAL
OPENS ITS PURSE

and Q streets northwest just north of
the National Hotel.
Edward L. Springman will be In
charge of the supplies received, and Mr..
Knox has announced that the building
will be opened tomorrow morning, A
request is made that those who have
good clothing 10 be sent out TO the
stricken people Will either send II 10
the depot OF supplies or notify Mr..
Springman there. either by telephone.
which has been put IN. or by postal
card. A wagon will call for the dOna-
tions.
Packing Facilities.
W. B. Moses & Sons have offered the
services of their delivery wagons and
packing shops TO collect and pack for
shipment free OF charge any articles Of
clothing and other necessaries that
Washingtonians may care to ship West
The wagons will call on notification 10
this firm.
Next Thursday evening. ]. Harry Han
lem and Frank E. HaRan, both OF whom
have been identified with local amateur
theatricals for a number OF years. will
give an entertainment and dance at
Masonic Temple. Ninth and F streets.
for the benefit of the sufferers in San
Francisco. Professional and amateur
talent have rendered their services, and
the event promises TO be we'll worth at
tending. The entire receipts are 10 be
turned over 20 The Times for proper
distribution.
Young People Help.
The Young Ladies' Add Society OF
| this city will give a euchre and whilst
next Thursday night, April D.. for ;hs
| benefit of the sufferers. II will be held
at 81 Seventh street northwest. Quite q
number OF young people. as we'll as theil
| elders. have sisnihed their purpose &c
attend.
The Hotel Gordon. William r. Ken.
ney. will donate the entire receipts OF
| the buffet and cigar counter on Mon
| day. April o. TO the San Francisco fund
The following subscriptions 10 the
fund were received yesterday by L
/ Southard Parker. treasurer OF the citi
zens relief committee. and are IN addi
ton 10 those previously acknowledged
/ in The Times:
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
Through The Times.

Subscriptions through The Times have
The Washington times., 1906-04-22
EXCITING SCENES
MARK D. A. r. CLOSE
Continued from First Page)

linz with emotion. Il hereby RESIN
from the Office OK recording secretary
e~oueraT
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1906-03-17
HOUSE FOR FOWLS.
Arran cement of Building by Which
Old and Young Car Be Con-
venientiy Sheltered.

Lave a poultry house that beats
all others, writes an Indiana man. Il
Is arranged for old fowls and to raise
young fowls in without comins in con
tact with each other
| got out stills Tiki inch, put on
stone at corners, then made I'LL o.
6 inches of rough stone, then put on
g layer OF clay and tamped it. The
building Is 12x24 feet, II feet high in
front and s feet at rear, fronting the
south, and roof slanting to the nortn.
I used refuse lumber left from build.
ing a house Used AKA inch posts and
inch siding. and stripped cracks ali
round except south side, | cut out
door in middle OF building and two
windows side by side on each side OF
door making four in all.
took tho west half for roosts and
busting room and cut OFF S-foot
space At north side by setting up 3x4
inch soAntling At each end for roosts
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1906-03-17
ACiDlTY OF PLANT ROOTS.
Experiments in Italy Which Gro to
Prove an Old Accepted Theory
Among Agricultural Students.

II has long been a question as to
the manner in which plant roots take
up food from the soil, The very great
rapidly with which plants grow
would seem to indicate that the root
of each plant exudes some kind OF an
acid that has the power TO set free
latent plant food. This has been so
firmly believed that 1t has become an
accepted tenet with many agricultural
students, says the Farmers Review. II
will be interesting to many of these 70
learn that experimenters In Italy have
demonstrated beyond all question that
the tip OF the root does exude an acid.
II was found In Italy that when blue lit
mus paper was placed in contact with
the points of the roots Of sugar beets
the paper at the point where It came In
contact with the roots changed to red
color This could be due to nothing less
than the diffusion OF an acid. It's present
value In agriculture Is considerable. an
II gives us some information relative
TO the availability Of plant food In the
soil.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1906-03-17
POISON HEMLOCK.
The Different Names Under Which
the Plant Is Known in Differ
emit Localities.

names, among which are, spotted pars-
ley. stinkweed. herb bennett, poison
root, poison snakeweed, ashes, wode
whistle. This plant is purple spotted,
hollow stemmed and grows from two
to seven feet high The small white
flowers appear in late summer The
seed is prominently rtdged. and has
on its inner surface a deep, narrow
longitudinal groove. The fresh leaves
have nauseating taste and send out
a mouse-like odor when bruised.
This plant is a native of Europe ana
Asia, but has become naturalized in