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Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

premises Of another, without bis fault,
he can 60 after It. He argued that the
same doctrine applied y potatoes which
had wandering habits. For he was very
sure that the potatoes on the Vance
farm belonged to him. Vance and his
friends invoked another principle Of
law that a man owns his land from
heaven to hades and he refused to dig
up the potatoes for the benefit Of his
neighbor.
"All that happened ten years ago."
continued Mr.. HUMPHREYS, land the
Readings and the vancesi are still
armed against each other. Two or three
skirmishes have taken place between
the parties and one of the Vance boys,
IS years old, was wounded by fire from
the enemy.
"They are never spoken to zach other
since that eventful night ten years ago
Lawyers and politicians have gone out
to help them settle their difficulties,
but they were obdurate. and If the feud
grows for twenty years as 1t has al
ready Florida and Marion County will
have feud equal to the best that Ken
lucky has. ever produced "-Denver Re
publican.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
WIT or THE YOUNGSTERS.

Teachers-What can you tell mo
about Florida, Tommy? Small Tommy
Its a great summer resort In win.
ter.
Little 3-year-old Frances on seeing q
large rope for the first time, exclaim-
ed: "Oh, mamma, look at the big, fat
string!
Teacher-What does see spell7
Small Pupil-Don't know. Teacher
What do do with my eyes? Small
Pupil-Squint
The Parson-You take after your
father, do you not, Bobby? Small Bob
by-No, sir. Father never leaves any.
thing for anybody to take
Mamma (sternly)-Tommy, did you
eat the cake left on the table? Tom
my-No, mamma. Did 1, Elsie? Elsie
Jagged 3)-'Deed him didn't mamma. I
saw him didn't.
Little Bess-1 guess your folks are
not society people, are they? Little
Melbourne they are. What made you
think they wasn't? Little Bess-'Cause
you call the meal you eat at o'clock
supper.
A small 5-year-old chap was making
a lot Of unnecessary noise when his
father asked: Erred, why are you maxi
ing all that racket?"[ "Oh," was the re-
ply, II guess it's cause I'm too little to
know any better"
Little Margie-We's dot a new baby.
visitor-You don't say! Little Margie
-Yes'm; an its eyes come open an 60
shut jes' like my dollie's, but dess
som'fin's re matter wifi its works, 'tauS
Its eyes 60 shut envy time FAY lay It
down.
Small Tommy had read that three
score and ten were the allotted years Of
man, and asked his grandfather how
many years that made. Seventy" re-
piled the old gentleman. "And how old
are you, grandpaT' queried the small
inquisitor. ooh, I'm more than TO-"
was the reply. "What!" exclaimed
Tommy, in evident surprise. "More
than 70 and not dead yeti"
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
FUNNY TO FOREIGN VISITORS.

Features Of American Life That
Seem Odd to Tourists.
We may think the continental candle
a great Joke, but foreigners coming
here are Just as much humored by
American institutions, says the New
York Press. For instance: Frank Gill
more, the actor, saw many funny things
when he came here on his first visit
His first resting place was the United
States hotel in Boston. His room was
smotheringly hot He sought relief by
opening the windows, but the tecnpera-
ture remained unbearable. He had
read Of the awful temperature in Amer
lean hotels and got the notion that his
room was lined with steam pipes. A
critical search for the lever to shut of
the heat failed. Suddenly he espled a
doorstep and at it pulled and tugged
for some time In vain. The room was
growing hotter.
The radiator was in full view all the
time, but Frank had never made the in
innate acquaintance Of such a monster.
Becoming disheartened, he decided to
call for help. Over the electric push
button was q notice: Zone push will
bring a bellboy." Here was another
puzzle. In Europe he knew boots" and
porter" but no bellboy. However. he
pushed and took chances. Luther, a.
black as the ace Of spades, responded.
Pointing to the unoffending doorstep
fillmore said: 1T doesn't work."
luther looked woozey. Frank walked
yer and tapping the step with his fin-
er, remarked: i've pulled 1t three
lines and it doesn't work" Luther,
he whites Of his eyes as big as Sat
,rn's ring, tried to escape; but his
enses came back and he shut off the
eat; and the actor gradually cooled
If.
Gilmore cannot be as fresh as the
verage "knowall" British tourist. One
ny he wanted to write letter and
oticing a fine, large room near the
erk's desk provided with big tables,
lairs and writing utilities approached
A legend stared him in the face:
This room for guests only; all others
,ep out" Gillmore's Interpretation of
ynest" was that it was one who &C
opted anothers hospitality without
ayment, therefore he must be a Wis
or" and the room was intended for
i'm to bring friend in, but being
alone he thought he could not enter.
He retired to bis room and wrote his
letter there. &c.,.
One night Gilmore was introduced to
our great American favorite-"corn on
the cob" or "roas'n' yeahs" Foreign
ers know nothing Of this delicacy. The
actor attempted to eat it with a knife
and fork, by slicing 1t Off as you would
a banana: but failing to make an in
preston summoned the waiter and or
dered another corn, as that wasn't
cooked through.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

A Small Greenhouse.
To speak of greenhouse suggests
the idea Of an expensive building that
requires much labor on the part of
some person to keep in order. While
1t is possible to spend almost any
amount, very practical house can be
made Of hot-bed sash, using the south
piazza as a basis for operations. Hot
bed sash, all ready for use. costs from
1925 to $3.50 each, and measures 3x6
feet; the glass in these frames meas
ures 10x12 inches.
Buy the sash first, and then build
according to the number Of sash. This
little greenhouse can be heated by
smokeless blue-fame oil stove without
injury to the flowers.
For a beginner some Of the bulb
family will be best. OF late years,
Roman hyacinths, narcissus Of various
kinds, freesias and tulips have had
great sale in the winter months. When
grown for cut flowers they are put
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
START OF A FLORIDA FEUD.

Mans Farm Built ON Coral FlOated
Away and = NeiEhbor Took 1t.
speaking about feuds," said John l.
Humphries Of Tampa, Fla, II think
that the strangest, In its inception, IL
one between two families in Marion
County, In our State. It came about
this way. You know in our State some
times land disappears during the night
and a man wakes up to find his gar.
F-- - ~-oa+ ctr,,hol> Th'~ L. 80
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
How to Save Melon Seed,

Melon seeds are best when saved
from the entire melon. Select a fine
specimen; let 1t remain on the vine
until there are Indications Of ripeness.
Then gather, put In the sun and
weather until there are indications of
decay. Wash the seed from the puln
and spread in the shade to dry. Such
seed will keep several years a-a rW
produce fine. vigorous plants.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
Honey Crops Of Europe.

The United States Consul at Frank
fort, Germany, has been gathering sta
tistics about honey production in Eu-
rope. He finds that Germany leads all
European countries. producing 10000
tons from 100000 beehives. Spain
yields 10000 tons; Austria, $4,000;
France, 10000; Holland, $500; Bel
GUM. 1000; Greece, 1.400, and Russia
and Denmark, 900 tons each.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

bottom Of the egg drawer Is removed
and the eggs rest upon a roller curtain
cloth, which winds upon a rod with q
small crank. Winding the roller a very
short distance turns each egg and
jostles 1t slightly. A single turn on the
crank will usually be sufficient.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

In low boxes Of convenient size for
handling, at a distance apart equal to
about twice their diameter, and 30 they
will just show above the surface.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

Every farmer needs a good tool
house. 1t should be so convenient Of
access that there need be no excuse for
leaving farm implements exposed to
the weather when not in use. Prop
erly cared for, many implements that
now last only few years ought to be
serviceable as long as the farmer lives
to need them. Besides, tool that has
not been rusted. warped and cracked
by exposure will work as we'll the sec
ond and third year of use as the first
On many farms the tools are so much
injured by being left out of doors that
after the first season they cost more
for repairs than they save In labor.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
Moved by Spirit of Landlady,

II only write when the spirit moves
me-" remarked the attic poet.
"But suppose the spirit doesn't move
you for long time" suggested the
worshipcr at the shrine of genius.
"In that case the landlady does"
replied the poet sadly.-Philadelphi
Record.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
CHAPTER Xxx,


thoughtful and troubled, but 1t seemed to
me a. IL she were rather undergoing a
conflict Of feeling than thinking out
course Of action. Once she glanced at
me, then turned away with Q restless
movement and q slsh.
strolled up to the window to look out.
I had stood there little while, when
heard her call softlyi
"Jack
turned and came to her, kneeling
down by her side and taking her hands.
She gaxed rather intently into my face
with unusual gravity. Then she said:
III you have to choose between me and
the money, which will 1t be7"
kissed her hand for answer.
IF the money Is lost, won't It all come
out2 And then won't they call you dis
honest?"
II suppose &c." said 1.
"You don't mind that?"
"Yes, do. Nobody likes to be called
a thief-especially when there's kind of
truth about 1t. But should mind losing
you more"
"Ar you really very fond Of me, Jack ?
No, you needn't say 30. think you are.
Now I'll tell you secret. If you hadn't
come here, / should have married General
Nottingham long ago. stayed here in
tending to do 1t, and he asked me very
soon after you first arrived. l gave him
my money, you know then"
l was listening intently. 1t seemed as
il some things were going to be cleared
up.
"Well," she continued, you know what
happened. You fell in love with me,
tried to make you, and then suppose l
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

Thought II Was Something to Eat.
Miss Swelltop-The Millyuns girl
made her debut with eclat.
Miss Parvenu--I always put baking
powdkr In mine.-Baltimore American.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
Profitable Apple Trees.

81. A. Squires, living near Dearborn,
Mo-, has 125 trees Of Wealthy apples
and seventeen trees of Summer Queen.
there are eight trees of another early
sort, making $50 trees, or three acres,
Of apples ripening at this season. This
year Mr.. Squires sold the fruit from
these three acres for 1905 net, after
paying for the barrels in which the
fruit was shipped. More than $500 an
acre Is not bad record In a year like
this. OF course. Mr.. SQuires had a
good crop, some trees making six and
seven barrels Of choice apples, but
prices were not as high as Is often the
case.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
Test of Age in Fowls.

TEST OF age IN FOWhs
A ROSTERS age Is determined by tho
size of his spurs. If they are long he
Is antique" If there is small but
ton on the ankle where the spurs come
later be is young bird. Ducks are
Invariably judged by the under lip Of
the bill. II dressed duck will sus-
tain Its weight by Its under bill, "lay
it back and try another" for there Is
no telling how old 1t is; certainly too
old to be real tender. But If the bill
snaps easily 1t is young bird. Cob
blers are told by their spurs, the same
as ROSTERS, the age Of the hen turkey
being determined by the length of Its
beard Aside from the test applied to
ducks there is one infallible rule which
can be applied with safety in all cases.
The back part of the breastbone can be
bent easily in young fowl. If 1t ID
sharp and hard and refuses to yield
to pressure from your thumb it Is an
old bird.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

No woman ever attributes her hus-
bands loss of appetite to her own cook.
Ing.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

The people of Thibet rarely wash,
finding 1t warmer to be dirty.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

Handy Egg Turner.
When keeping eggs for Matching they
should be turned frequently. The
sketch shows combination egg drawer
and turner which is very effective. The
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
Sweet Potato Growing.

The following suggestions about
sweet potato growing are from a vir-
ginia lady: Sweet potatoes succeed
best on deep and rich sandy soil with
a warm exposure. The ground should
be well plowed and narrowed fine. In
each hill plant two sets, covering about
two inches deep, and as they grow keep
drawing dirt around them. They are
among the very best vegetables for
table use. Select a bright, clear day
for digging, let them dry a day or two.
then place in boxes with paper with a
small quantity of slaked lime among
the potatoes. Keep during winter in a
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
One Way to XIII Rats.

Here is the method used by one farm
er to clean out rats: On a large num-
Der Of old shingles he put about half
teaspoonful Of molasses each, and on
that, with his pocketknife, he scraped
a small amount Of concentrated I've.
He then placed the old shingles around
under the stable doors and under the
cribs. The next morning he found for
ty dead rats, and the rest left the farm
for parts unknown. He has cleared
many farms of the pests In the same
way. and has never known it to fail.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
Iowa Farmers' Phones.


For the first time a census Of tele-
phones has been taken in the State Of
Iowa. and this has disclosed that there
are now in use 222,325 instruments. OF
this number 1O4,524 are classed as in
struments used In connection with
rural lines. That is, they are used by
the farmers of Iowa.
During the past few years the Gov
eminent Weather Bureau In Des
Moines has arranged for telephone dis
tribution Of forecasts, and a large per-
centage Of these farmers now receive
by telephone every morning the fore
cast Of the weather for the coming
thirty-six hours. This, in fact, has
been one strong incentive for installa-
ton Of telephones In the homes of the
farmers Of the State.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
Impure Maple Sirup.


Impure maple sugar and strip ID
the rule rather than the exception, both
in this country and In Canada. The
Canadian government has been making
an investigation Of the matter, and out
Of IS samples of strip only % were
found to be genuine, while 50 were
adulterated. In the same way, out Of
% samples Of sugar only II were gen.
uine. These samples were purchased
at stores In different cities and towns.
Out of $40 samples Of milk gathered
In the same way, only $50 were genu-
Inc Canada Is as much In need Of
pure food law as Is the United States
and one will soon be in operation ON
that side Of the line.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03
General-Purpose Horse.

Genera1-PuFD0se Horse.
The general-purpose farm horse Is
sne that can be well utilized in ordi-
nary farm work of all kinds and can
also do the limited amount of road
work needed In connection with the
working of the medium-sized or small
farm, says a well-known farmer. A
horse called a "chunk" In market,
standing 10 to 18 hands high, weighing
from LOO to 1.4OO pounds, compactly
built with good feet and legs, tract
able, lively disposition, a good, clean,
rapid way Of going at walk or trot Is
In brief, the kind of a horse that
would call a general-purpose horse.
This kind Of a horse has a place on
farms, and we say is the most val
liable class, 70 far as farm work Is
concerned. You will note that he par
takes of the qualities Of both the
draught and coach or heavy roadster
types, in both his conformation and
disposition.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03


Cotton is king in export record of the
United States for the fiscal year 1ust
closed. The total value of raw cotton
exported, for the first time crossed the
S4OO, 100000 line, and exceeded by far
the value Of any article of merchandise
sent out of the country. The exports
Of cotton have increased over 500.
100000 since 1901. The manufactured
cotton goods were also larger than
heretofore, and aggregated $4,000, 900.
Making Henhou-> Warmer.
The henhouse can be made much
warmer, II the walls are thin, by lining
sides and ceiling with tar paper. The
floor may be of brick. stone, cement.
dry earth or coal cinders. The latter
Is preferable, especially If you are un-
fortunately possessed Of damp house.
lvll In the damp henhouse a foot with
rinders and they will always be dry
an top.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-08-24
BASE BALL

Elkton defeated the Maryland Swim
ming Club base ball team last Satur-
day in. the most interesting game OF
the season, by a score OF 2-I. AS sew
eral OF the old players were absent
from the home team and some OF their
places were filled by men from the
"Elkton Juniors" team. the fans were
not very hopeful OF winning but the
youngsters opened their eyes. W.
Scott covered second in regular John
son style, while Atkinson made a beau
tiful catch OF hard fly in deep cen
ter. Bowland in right hadn't a chance
but he was the real thing with the
stick. making two very pretty singles,
and scoring one run. Atkinson also
got hit, but was unable to score
Beatty in the box for Elkton, held
the visitors down to 5 hits and struck
out II men. Balantinc redeemed him
self from the record he made here
some time ago. accepting SIX chances
and making one cXcusable error. As
stated above. the game was very close
and exciting. For seven innings only
two men on each team reached third
base and as the eighth inning started
the excitement was at fever heat The
Swimmers" nailed two hits, and with
two men on bases and two ont Scott
tried to catch Disney at third and
made an overthrow. permitting him to
score When Elkton'S turn came.
Rowland, the first man up, made a
clean single. stole second and got to
third ON Sinners ont Realty then
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-08-24
Old Prisoner Removed

James Andrews, who for 3S years
has been a prisoner in the Elkton Jail,
was taken from the custody OF the
sheriff and sent to the AlmS House at
Cherry Iil last Saturday, Jim An
drcws wa, born in Chesapeake City u
years ago. He served in the Union
Army during the Civil War. for two
wears. Aitcr the war he was arrested
for attempted assault and placed in
Elkton Jail for one year He was later
declared insane and unfit to be at large
by jury and sent to Baltimore for
treatment. He soon escaped from
confinement there and when captured
was brought again to the Elkton jail
where he has been confined ever since
lie has made several attmptS to es-
cape. one oi which was successful. He
was soon apprchcndcd however,
In another attempt TO get away the
rope made oi bed clothes, which he
was descending broke, and he fell to
the ground, breaking his leg.
''lim' has for long time laborcd
under the demSion that some one is
trying to take from him his commits
sion in the United States Army and
has several times written to the PrcSi-
dent, asking his assistance in keeping
it. He has also written to Governors
OF this State and to the County Com
missioacrS in relation to his various
deluSiouS. He has always been an OBJ
ieCt OF Ditv tO the visitors ta the ioi1
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-08-24
FOrger In EIktOn

Mcs,rS. Davis & Bro, groccrs in
Elkton, were the victims OF a forger
last Saturday night. L. w. Kirkley,
an employee on the dredge at work in
the river, presented check for $3.50
on the Citizens National Bank OF Nor
folk, Va, signed by W. H. McPhcr-
son, the captain OF the drcdge, and re-
ceivcd part of the amount in cash and
due bill for the balance. The check
was later shown Capt, Mcpherson,
and he Immediately pronounced the
signature forgery. 4 warrant was
issued for Kirkley By Magistrate Boul-
den, but lie had disappeared and has
not since been seen in Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-08-24

Martin West, of Oak Hill, Pa.
died Sunday week at the home of his
son, Howard West, of Rock Springs
The Farmers Fair will be held at
Delaware Horse Show Park, Will
mington, September ?. 3, 4 and 5.
First Lieut.. John NJ, Bowen, of
Company F., Of Newark, has been re-
lcvcd from further military duty for
three months on account of i'll health
IN inspecting officer will make re-
port regarding the property of which
he : responsible
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-08-24

James Garfield Gordon, coored, of
Port Deposit. was arrested Thursday
moning by Sheriff Kirk, on a warrant
sworn before Squire Harwood, for as
Sau'ting by shooting at Mary Ciarle
and for larceny OF chicken.
Mr. F. Shockley Jenncss, former
ly OF Principle. died August 0. while
on visit to Avondale, Pa. He was
6S years OF age and is survived by a
widow The funeral wGs held Tues
day, with interment in Knb'evi''e
Cemetery
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-08-24
Resigns Judgeship

Hon. Austin l.. Crothcrs has pre-
Scntcd his resignation as Associate
Judge OF the Second Judicial Circuit.
1t took effect Thursday. Governor
appointed Mr.. Philemon b.
Hopper, oi Queen Annc'S county. the
Democratic nominee ior this position,
to fill the vacancy caused by Mr.. Crp-
thcrS' resignation