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The Washington times., 1907-05-26
The Kaiser Tries
the DiVining Rod

IT HE latest fad OF the versatile
German Emperor is expert
menting with the divining rod
demonstration given by
Prince Hans Of Carolath having greet
" interested him.
Prince Hans recently received a com
mand 10 appear al the Royal Castle
Of WilhelmshOhe, and lecture on the
powers and nature OF the divining rod.
The Empress hid her pocketbook and
the prince instantly located It by
means OF his rod. the Emperor and
Prince Carolath next went into the
Castle Park. and the prince found q
spring OF sweet water sixteen feet IN
der the ground At the Emperor's re-
quest the course OF the spring was
traced by the rod, and II was discov-
cred to run to the castle and the lake.
After dinner the Emperor and En-
press experimental themselves. but
met with no success, but the Kaiser
was so pleased with Prince Carolath's
discovery, that he gave him an en-
craving Of the royal family.
The curiosity showni by the Emperor
in the powers OF the divining rod has
resulted IN his sending Lieutenant Won
Csler to German Southwest Africa to
discover water by the same means.
Experts in divining rod lore differ az
TO what material the rod should be
composed OF some maintain that II
should be made o6fthe roots OF the
hazel bush. others say that. to dis
cover lead and copper. fire and ash
wood are necessary.
German engineer, who has Joined
the press controversy that the Kais>r's
latest fad has started, writes in the
National zeitunE that the divining rod
is not all hUmbug. He declares its
usefulpess to be due to electricity. and,
as flowing water is an excellent con-
ductor for electric currents. so a nag
netlzed divining rod can indicate hid
den streams. But the German press
is poking fun at the Emperor's expert
ments, and is respectfully incredulous.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
The Statue to General Stuart.

on the two occasions on which they
Will De 1malgamated into q COnfed-
crate flag, for they will also be called
upon 10 sing several Southern songs
Another notable feature OF the re-
union VIII be the appearance Ct the
aged wife Of -StOnewaIl'' Jackson and
several other notable Confederate wo-
men on horseback. leading the pro-
cessions on the several principal par
ade days. To see these old women
leading the marching thousands whom
their husbands led 20 victory in other
days. VIII be one Of the most inspiring
features Of the reunion.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

monument Is TO be unveiled. speeches
will be delivered by Judge Taec1ore
s. Garrett. of Norfolk; Mayor Carl
ton Mccarthy. Of Richmond, and the
Rev. DR.. William Dudley Powers. who
will also make the address at Holly
wood Cemetery in the afternoon. when
Memorial Day will be observed. The
veil will be drawn from the Stuart
monument by the pretty granddaugh-
ter of rhe great cavalry chieftain.
This. young lady, who is a resident of
Tidewater Virginia, will be assisted in
her work OF love and devotion by a
younger brother.
The second day. which will be de-
voted chiefly to the sessions Of the
Grand Camp, viii include speeches by
Governor Swanson, Mayor Mccarthy,
John w. Daniel. Of I,ynchburg. United
States Senator; E. B. Morgan, Gen.
Stephen d. Lee. and Col. Robert z.
Lee, jr.. the grandson OF the great
Confederate leader.
On the third day all the speeches at
the sessions of the Grand Camp will
be of an extempore nature. The A@
ISOLATION of Confederated Army and
Navy Surgeons will also meet on this
occasion, when they will be addressed
by several well known speakers,
among them being DR.. Stuart Mcclure
the well-known Virginia surgeon. Sun
day, the fourth day. will be the oc-
casion for special services IN all the
churches ir the morning. The Con-
federated Southern Memorial Associa-
tons will hold a joint meeting in the
auditorium in the afternoon. At this
session the Rev. DR.. w. w. Moore,
OF the Union Theological Seminary,
viii be the principal speaker.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
The Pipe Dreamer

II dreamed OF pipe lines when q
boy John D. Rockefeller~
When Johnny D. had hardly ceased
To cry. oh. rock a feIIerr'
His business head had so Increased
That he was made hank teller.
And. not 10 waste the implements
Dame Nature hides IN slumber,
He breathed in dollars, snored N
cents
And dreamed one golden number.
But more than this. he spent the
hour
When others fed their faces
In plans for OUTRAGEOUS power
In unctuous petrol places.
And lighting up his penny clay
(LonS years ago olscdrOed)
He lost the sense OF noisy day.
Nor friend nor foe regarded.
Ecstatic. he would fabricate
A pipe dream comprehensive,
In which appeared a Standard State,
Where oil was most expensive.
Intoxicated by the weed.
His wife began a-boiling
And he whom he has stung may
read
The genesis Of oiling.
Vincent Van Marter Breda
II n n
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

bathed flag on many a shot-torn field.
Joined with them in their demonstra-
ton, the voices of the old and young
alike Joining in making the April
afternoon one 20 be long remembered,
At Lees monument the parade was
Joined by a detachment from the Sol
diers' Home, and many others whom
the weight OF three score years had
dealt less kindly stood on the ernbank-
ment and cheered the children on in
their endeavors- The ropes were cut
to pieces after the ceremonies. the
fragments being treasured by the pos
SCISSORS as souvenirs.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
Gallant as Ever.

Although IL will be entirely novel in
Richmond and in the South. one Of the
most pleasing and noteworthy features
Of the reunion viii be a series of
speeches by several women who have
been connected with the various Con-
federate organizations. This is consid-
cred most fitting. inasmuch as the
women in question have so success
fully completed the undertaking Of
raising funds for the Jefferson Davis
Memorial, and who supervised its
erection with such care and attention.
The occasion on which these ladies
will be called upon 10 make public ad-
dresses viii be the closing day Of the
reunion. II is generally agreed that
this will be the great day of the re-
union. for IL is on this occasion that
the Davis Memorial, representing
great work Of love on the part of the
Southern people. is to be unveiled. and
the most imposing OF all the paradts
will take place on this day. Addresses
are to be delivered by Claude =.
Swanson, governor Of Virginia: Carl
ton Mccarthy. mayor of Richmond.
and Gen. Clement A. Evans. OF A.
lanta, Ga. the orator OF the occasion
the veil is to be drawn from the
memorial by Mrs J. A. Hayes, Of
California and New York. a daush-
ter of Jefferson Davis. She will be
assisted by her sons, the grandchildren
OF the president. Mrs. n. V Ran
dolph. OF Richmond. chairman OF the
central committee OF the Davis Monu-
Inent Association, will deliver an ad-
dress OF welcome. to which Mrs. VIII
liam J. Behan. president Of the Con-
federate Southern Memorial Associa-
ton, viii make a response.
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The Washington times., 1907-05-26
Noble Shaft to JEFF
ferSOn Davis and
MOnun1 ent to
General Stuart to
Be Unveiled at
Richmond.

T THOUSANDS of grizzIed
veterans who wore the
gray and fought bravely
for ''the lost cause will
gather in Richmond this
week TO do honor to the memory
Of their fallen leaders in the field,
and the statesmen who guided the
political affairs of the Confederate
States. A monument to General
Stuart will be unveiled and a no.
bic shaft to Jefferson Davis viii be
dedicated during the reunion be-
ginning next Wednesday and end
ing June 8.
Richmond, the capital of the
Confederacy, around which so
many bloody battles were fought
before the final evacuat ton and the
saclHing of the city by Federal
troops, is, indeed, a fitting place
for such a gathering, for here,
more than at any other point, the
great tragedy of the Southern
cause was enacted. The old sol
diers love always TO gather in this
historic town, which they guarded
with such stubborn tenacity for
four long years, and which repre-
sents to them all that they lost in
finally yielding up their arms.
Here the most pretentious memo
rails to their beloved leaders have
been erected, and here the dim old
minds can turn again into the past.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

Impressive Exercises.
on the first day. when the Stuart
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

enanter Fife and Drum Corps.
Now and then the strains of Dixie
rang through the air. and the children.
imbued with the spirit of their fore
fathers, cheered vociferously. The
houses along the line of march We're
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

. he latest fad OF the versatile
German Emperor is expert
menting with the divining rod
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05

using building paper. says a writer In
Farming
i cut a piece OF the tarred building
piper so that u viii be as wide IS the
hive IN deep--that will be nine and
one-half inches for Lanxstroth hives
and long enough TO cover all four
sides OF the hive and also have the
ends overlap several inches.
The FIRST fine day after the bees
have been put outside. I take an
empty hive body and fasten 10 II the
bottom board with double pointed crate
staples. Then lay the hive body on
it, side aud fastcn the paper at one
corner with thin strip OF wood
mine was sawed out Of dry goods box
boards When the iirst corner Is
fastened II Is an easy matter TO wrap
the paper and tack on the rest Of the
strips.
After the hive Is fixed and set on
the place of one containing bees. ! re-
move the combs and bees from that
hive and put them In the hive that has
been protected by building paper.
then shake AL OF the bees out Of the
hive from which the combs have been
removed and wrap II with paper. and
proceed thus until all OF the colonies
are protected.
Ihave never known any kind OF Gov
or with which hive could be closed
no light that no heat could escape
from the cluster. yet some bee keep
ers use nothing under the cover TO
prevent the loss OF heat use an en-.
toward the bees. and ON this pieces
OF old carpets or sacking. or pieces OF
building paper. cut large enough 20
cover the top Of the hive. but not over
tapping. With an enameled sheet
tarred paper would probably not be an
objection TO the bees. but as Il might.
% Is better to substitute the kind Of
building paper used for houses. place
% on top OF the hivc-and. OF course.
under the cover
Whenever n hive Is opened In early
spring. heat escapes rapidly. which Is
a great objection. because some OF the
brood may be chilled and the colony
given great setback. Whenever
manipulatlons are necessary during
the spring months a guilt should he
used TO cover the hive while Il Is
open. Make II OF several thicknesses
OF heavy cloth. and have one side dark
colored and the other side light. and
large enough 20 hang dawn several
inches on all four sides. The dark.
'colored side should be up during cold
weather In spring. for n the sun is
shining some OF It's heat will be better
absorbed. The lIgh,-colored side of
the quilt Is for use during the warm
season when Il Is necessary 10 manip.
'ulate frames while robbers are bad
When a hive Is opened. the quill,
should be- thrown over the top. Roll II
back. and when frame has been re
moved. cover up the top Of the hive
again.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
THE saegolNo YARDS.
Some Suggestions a. to the Raising
OF Strong Chickens.

In regard TO the number OF females
In the breeding yards. that will de
pend In a measure on the vigor and
age of the male bird. and also upon
the size OF the houses and yards.
II you have houses i0xi2 feet. and
yards 25xi00 feet. or larger. with n
good, matured cockerel. Il will be safe
TO have i5 females. hens or bullets. OF
the larger sizes. and 20 II I.eghorns
or any OF the smaller laying breeds.
For n cock bird do not put In more
than ~ or IL females.
In the yards OF the American class
Of birds. or larger. not more than 10
should be kept for each cockerel. and
rs for each cock bird. And there Is
no better time than right now TO pick
out your breeders and breeding yards
for the coming spring
So many persons sell on everything
they can and then mate up their yards
with what they have left. This is tho
wrong way 10 do business. and such
breeders will never make any i'm
provement In the quality OF their
stock.
The birds intended for next spring 8
breeders should be- chosen now, and
n they can be separated from the rest
OF the flock 40 much the better.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
THE ANGEL CHILD.

a A certain fond mother was horrihed
not long ago when parrot--fuiiy
guaranteed by the dealer from whom
II was purchased TO be free OF any
such knowledge-began 20 swear Wig
orously IN the presence Of several call
ers and her young son.
The birds vocabulary increased to
a remarkable extent. both In amount
and force. within the next week or so.
and the lady had come TO the conciu-
sion that for the sake Of her sons
morals she mus, get rid Of II. although
II Afforded the entire household no
little amusement In It's more polite mo-
ments. when one day she quietly en-
tered the room where the cage hung
Perched upon chair was Johnny. and
there was being executed an astonish-
Ing duet OF profanity.
~Oh. Johnny. are you teaching foli
to swearg" the mother gasped.
For an instant only Johnny was
panic. stricken. and then assumed an
expression Of sanity patience.
mo. no. mother" he asserted In a
hurt tone. II was Just tellin' " all
the awful things II mustn't say"
Mammals darling boy" she ex
claimed. and gathered him into her
arms.--N. Y. Times.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
CARE OF THE FOWLS.

he sure that box OF clean. sharp
grit IL constantly within reach OF the
fowls.
Cattle and sheep starve on DOGGY
meadows. but geese thrive and are
profitable.
No fowls are easier 10 raise than
geese. Nothing better than the un'
drainable fields. There's money In
EN-.
Buttermllk Is good chicken feed.
II contains the necessary elements for
tiesh and egg material. and the chick
ems will eat q In preference to skim
milk.
The poul,rg business does not make
hard work. but everything connected
with Il mus, be- looked after In sea.
son and everything kept clean
Neglect means loss.
Feed laying hens too little rather
than too much corn. Il should be
covered with a deep litter ~ straw
Tor them 10 scratch out. The busy
hen Is the hen that lays.
Charcoal Is one OF the best and
cheapest OF stomach purifiers. A sup
ply 81 Il should always be where the
fowls can get Il. for Il will greatly
aid proper digestion.
Eggs that have been kept two OF
three weeks will produce weak chick
ems. II they live Ia get their growth
they will never be strong nor healthy
The germ OF the exc becomes weak
ened with age. Only fresh. new egg,
should be set
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05

Come. Sal. git In here along with
u.s." said Mrs. Bower as she hoisfed
herself and her large flower basket on
TO the footboard OF London omnibus.
wherein one OF her companions with a
similar burden had already found
seat
But Sal shook her head and re-
NAMED standing on the curb outside
the station-yard ut Charing Cross.
HE won't care to take more'n two
OF us" she said. looking doubtfully at
the conductor. "wc crowd him up 80.
I'll walt for the next"
That's all right. miss cried the
conductor. Give us hold o. yer bas-
kit an Jump In The more the merri-
er's my motter. even when It's fidgety
old ladies who relieve the tedium o.
the journey by pokin' at me with their
umbrellas. bless their hearts, There's
next TO nobody In the bus this morn
in, 40 in We git. Drive on. Chariie'
and springing to his accustomed stand
he gave a resounding pull at tho bell.
and the omnibus curved round to
whitehall at that celebrating pace
only INDUCED In before nine In the
morning
The next 10 nobody" referred TO
was a bronzed. bearded man In the lar
corner. whose face was partially hid
den BY a large felt hat Of the shape
known A. colonial" and yet further
screened by the open pages of the
Morning Leader. He glanced up. how
ever. when the three women were
settled. and noted the broad shoulders
and strong hands which. with the
black bonnet and feathers. loosely
pinned shawl and coarse white apron.
are so Characteristic Of the humber
customers at the Covent Garden now
er market.
He's a decent chap. he is." re-
marked Mrs Bower. giving shake OF
her feathers In the direction OF the
conductor. Il always follow up his
bus"
It's a bit frosty this mornin'." OBJ
served s7s4 by way Of acknowledging
the compliment which had reached his
ears.
"'Tis So" responded Mrs. Bower
with a confirmatory nod. Then TO Sal
in a loud whisper; Give him =
button-hole bouquet"
Il WILL" replied Sal. promptly. and
whilst s7st turned his back with
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
|FFs. & OF nzaA,
STILLS

Limit.
They were sitting out on the frosty
porch and when her dad asked the
young man what they were waiting for
he said they we're waiting for the stars
TO shoot"
Great Caesar"
Two hours later dad shouted down
and the young man said they were
waiting for Cupid 20 shoot"
Hin What happened after that"
why. dad began to shoot"-cht
cago Daily News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05

studying unconsciousness and devoted
his whole attention to admiring the
Admiralty dolphIns. she drew from
her basket sprig OF scarlet geranium
and three white daisies. which. with
a frond OF the Inevitable maiden-hair.
she bound firmly together and laid on
the tray Of her basket whilst she ar
ranged a second spray resembling
The first In every particular.
Her task was just finished when
the conductor conveniently turned
round and she handed them 10 him.
That's yours" she said. 'and the
others for the driver"
My word, One for him. too,
Shan't we be grand. Folks win think
this here bus Is a.goin' To 4 weddin'."
"ltn have to be Sails. then" said
Mrs. Bower. laughing "Canse we've
both got a man at home-ha, emit we.
Mrs. Carp"
We have" assented Mrs. Carp In a
tone that seemed 10 convey the idea
that though husbands were question
able blessings yet no self.respccting
fiower.woman would be without that
appendage g! was list goin' TO tell
you about Jim last Saturday" she con-
tinued as sse4 disappeared up the
step with the drivers buttonhole.
"You know how II poured? Well. he'd
been an bought whole barrelful O.
cauiinower Real beauties. they were.
You can't think what lovely sight
that barrel did look with them all
stacked high upon Il, Then down
comes that wind an rain. an he
doesn't get em covered up In time.
and whole lot OF EN- gets tipped
over into the slush an gets spoiit,
Just like him. wasn't III"
All. but you see. Il came on 50 sud.
den-like." replied Mrs. Bower sooth-
insly. Il got a lot o my flowers spoilt.
The winds worse than the rain when
Il bi,ws like that I've often won.
dsred. Sal" she continued. adroitly
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
Maybe she Was a eoyerness.

Freddie" she cooed. as they sat
on park bench and watched the sun
30 down: Freddie. do you know what
IL was the wife Of the governor of
North Carolina said to the wife of the
governor OF South Carolina"
No. precious he said as he drew
her closer to him. What was it,"
That II was a long time between
hot sodas.- she replied with a shiyer.
And he took the hint and they start
ed for the nearest drug store.--Judge.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05

in back about two inches from sides
and one inch from top. This box can
be hung on two pegs or nails or In
side OF poultry house and makes a
very convenient and sanitary grit box.
Three kinds OF grit or feed can be
kept separately to which the fowls
have access at all times but cannot
waste or foul H. IL is we'll TO let the
front board extend one and one-half
inches below top Of partitions by
notohing. TO prevent grit from feed
ing into the trough too freely.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
MATING Poultry.

In the heavier varieties OF fowls
no moro than cight females should
be mated with one male; In the medl.
um weight varieties 10 20 ~ IL about
rlght: and In the lighter varieties
like the Leghorn. as many as Is usu.
ally prove satisfactory. One drake
TO every four or Ave ducks makes
satisfactory combination. hut geese
are usually bred In trios. When
mating turkeys from 10 10 l5 females
are sufficient for one tom
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05

In raising poultry for market. usu.
ally the profit lies in Matching early.
pushing the chickens forward as rap.
adiy rs possible and marketing them
early. Spring chickens at spring
prices pay better than fowls sold later
ON. when. though the fowls weigh
more. there IL not only the lower
price. but additional feed for perhaps
two or three months must be taken
Into consideration.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
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VI ~7S"'
SPRING CARE OF AplARy.
The Precautions Which should be
Taken to Protect Bees.

bees will do better ~ they are pro-
sected In some way after being set
from the cellar. Winter cases have
been recommended for this purpose.
and they are good. but expensive. Re
gently, however. tarred building paper
has been used. with very satisfactory
results. In some cases the whole hive.
except the bottom. has been wrapped
IN the paper. hut II makes 1t neces-
sary to remove the covering every
time the hive is TO be opened. have.
therefore. devised a different way OF
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05

Please wrap mp my purchases.
said the grouchy customer.
why. I've done so" replied the
cash grocer.
Beg pardon. but you haven't re-
tortcd the &. c.
What have left undone up"
That thumb OF yours that you
weighed up with the butter," snorted
the &. c. Il want Il for dog meat.
Wrap II np,"--Iudee.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05

A New Jersey farm laborer went 10
Egg Harbor City to do some shopping
and when he emerged from a store
his team had disappeared. No one
had seen the drsverless horses 30 and
II was thought that they had been
stolen. The man walked home and
discovered that the house dog vas
also missing. Some days later the
dog returned to the farm. got some
food and drink and started away. bark
Ing furiously. He was followed and In
piece Of woods several miles away
the team was discovered. The horses
had wedsed the wagon between two
trees and there they bad stood ave
days without food or drink. They
had gnawed the bark from the trees.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
A. others See us.

And do the Americans shine In
then conversation asks the inter
viewer Of the foreigner who has re-
turned 60 his native land.
Let me tell YOU" replies the for.
eigner In mixed company the ladies
assemble on one side of the room and
all talk at once about cooks and
dresses. and the men assemble al the
other side OF the room and talk about
automobiles and money. Life.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
No Chance FOR a Kick.

The owl-Twins. ehg Amt you
afraid they'll dlsplease your patrons
The stork-Certainly not Cupid
saws he often hears EN- telling each
other that two can live as cheaply
as one Puck.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
Easily Accommodates.

Hold on" said the doorkeeper at
the theater. as the swain pushed past
him. you can't both go In on that.
this ticket Is for only one seat"
That's all right. mister. One chairs
been big enough to hold both OF us
many a time. amt II. Liza."
And in cloud Of Liza's best
bushes they we're gone.-Royai Maya.
zine
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05

Physician-The majority OF my pa
tients are victims of a peculiar hallu
cination.
Druggist What Is the na
ture thereof?
Physician-They seem TO think
haven't any earthly use for money
Utica Observer.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-05
Economy.

"Ruggles. do you know YOU can ef'
feet a good deal OF a saving merely
In the matter OF sitting your coal
ashes?"
You bet do. I've saved myself
a good deal Of time and lot of nasty
work by not sitting mine"