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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
The POTATO QUESTION
Good Ground, Good Seed and Good cuI'
tlvation Are Essential

From my experience in the raising
OF potatoes Il seems TO me there are
three things to be especially consid-
cred: these arc. good ground. good
seed potatoes and good care of the
land. writes an Iowa correspondent OF
the Northwestern Agricalturist.
First we viii consider the ground.
Plow early IN the fall. or In August II
possible. not shallow, but middling
deep. Oats land Is preferred for this
reason. and have found Il to produce
the meallest potatoes. Wheat and corn
land will give the tubers which are
glossy and hard. but those raised on
oats land are Of the incest quality for
home and market use. Disk three
times In the spring so the land will be
loose and plant Immediately after small
grain or In the first part OF May.
Planting later will give the bugs a
chance. but by putting the seed In
early the plant win be getting tough
by the time the bugs begin their work,
and they do not care for tough leaves.
In late planting. also. the plant is young
and tender and the seed will not be
as large nor healthy.
Selection OF the seed: have come
70 one conclusion. that Is. use the beat
seed TO be bought Plant none that Is
small or unhealthy. Select your seed
potatoes as you do your corn. Use
only those that are round and smooth
and that have shallow eyes. About the
size OF an egg Is my fayorile. or little
smaller will DO. Cut the heads on just
enough to kill the sprouts so closely
connected. as two or three eyes are
sufilcicn; for a good hill. Cut them
about three weeks before planting
them. so the part that was cut can dry
up. n planted Immediately after b..
ing cut. the ground viii draw oneihird
OF the substances from the potato sud
Il will not have nourlshment enough
to produce q healthy tuber.
Taking care OF the land as 4 should
be done II must be kept clean. Drag
Il twice after planting. n can stand a
good dragging after the plants are up.
say a couple OF inches But don't drag
In the morning when the dew Is on the
plants because they will break and
their growth will be retarded for at
least two weeks Right after dinner
when they are good and dry Is the best
time.
A common corn cultiyaior IA eual.
client % do the work. But you should
pillow az least six times and run through
with the hoe Immediately after. Hoe
n twice. and this with the plowing will
leave the land nice aud clean for gath.
cring the potatoes In the fall. n can
answer any further questions concern.
Ina the potato business. vii be sad
to do so.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

50 gallons Of water. To prepare 50
gallons of Bordeaux mixture as per
above formula. M a 50.gaIlon cask
three quarters fun Of water add I've
gallons OF the copper sulphate solu-
ton. and stir ia enough OF the Hme
wash TO equal FIVE pounds OF stone
limo. Stir well when adding the
lime. and then test a little OF the mix
ture In a saucer or can with a few
drops Of ten per cent. solution OF yeI-
low prussiate Of potash. II II shows
a red brown color lime must be added
until you get no color from the test
II Is best to have a slight excess Of
lime than deficiency. As noxzles az
a smaller capacity than generally used
for orchard work are best. great care
should be used In strainlng the Bor-
deaux. A strainer is made some
what after style Of the diagram. the
size OF mesh being the same as the
diameter OF opening OF MOBILES. An
inverted V-shaped strainer win strain
mixtures that il would be impossible
TO get through strainer with Hat
horizontal sieve. One-quarter 10 one
half pound Of Paris green or its
equivalent In some other form OF poi
son should be added 20 so gallons OF
Bordeaux when potato bugs threaten.
Commence spraying when potato vines
are six inches high and repeat about
every ten days.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

The Reverend Paul stoddard. sir
The chaplain OF st. Agatha's was .
big fellow. as | had remarked on the
occasion of his interview with Olivia
Gladys Armstrong by the wall. HIS
light brown hair was close-cut; his
smooth shaven face was bright with
the freshness of youth. Here was a
sturdy young apostle without frills.
but with a vigorous grip that left my
hand tingling. His voice was deep
and musical voice that suggested
sincerity and inspired confidence.
I'm afraid I haven't been neigh
borly. Mr. Glenarm I was called
away from home a few days ago after
heard OF your arrival. and I have
just got back. l blew in yesterday
with the snow storm
lie folded his arms easily and
looked at me with cheerful directness.
as though politely Specializing as to
what manner of man might be
1T was a fine storm; | got a great
day, out Of IT," l said. 'An Indiana
snow storm is something have never
experienced before"
This is my second winter. | came
out here because wished TO do some
reading and thought Id rather do Il
alone in university"
"Studious habits are rather forced
on one out here. should say. In my
own case my course of reading is all
cut out for me-"
The Glenarm collection is famous
the best in the country. easily. Mr.
Glenarm. your grandfather was Ger.
talnly an enthusiast l met him sew.
eral times, though he was a trifie hard
to meet,"-and the clergyman smiled.
/ MY grandfather had his whims
but he was a fine. generous-hearted
old gentleman. | said.
you haven't been on our side OF
the wall yet? Well. l promise not TO
modest your hidden treasure II youll
be neighborly." and he laughed mer-
rily.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

When this cutting graft is planted the
free lower end OF the scion Is able TO
absorb moisture from the soil and
often to emit roots OF It's own at the
same time being nourished By rs
vital connection with the stock. The
cut illustrates Japanese graft made
by Mr. Normand Of an oriental wal
nut. but. says Rural New Yorker. the
method may be applied 10 other spc.
cies. and Is naturally most useful With
varieties that root as cuttings with
dinhculty when planted In the ordinary
way.
This cuttinggraft or japan method
Is In particular favor In Australia for
the purpose OF getting apple varieties
locally suitable or Northern Spy or
other stocks resistant O. WOolly
aphis or American blight" a. Il Is
there called Long scioas OF North.
crn Spy are grated In the manner
shown on ordinary apple Seeding
stocks and carefully planted. taking
especial pains 10 firm the soil about
the lower end OF the scion. which gen.
orally throws out roots OF It's own
after Il has grown a year or two. The
top is then budded OF grated to the
desired variety. and when transplant
ed from the nursery row the original
stock Is entirely cut away. leaving the
Tree wholly On Northern Spy or other
resistant roots.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

Il fear there's a big Joke involved n
the hidden treasure" | replied. I'm
SO busy staying al home to guard Il
that have no time for social recrea.
ton"
He looked at me quickly 10 sec
whether was joking. His eyes were
steady and earnest The Reverend
Paul Stoddard impressed me more and
more agreeably. There was a sugges'
tion OF quiet strength about him that
drew me to him.
Il suppose every one about here
thinks OF nothing but that I'm at Glen
arm 10 earn my inheritance. My resi-
dence here must Look pretty sordtd
from the outside"
Mr.. Glensrm's viii Is a matter OF
record In the county. OF course But
you are too hard on yourself. It's no
body's business II your grandfather
wished to visit his whims on YOU. J
should say. in my own case. that ]
don't consider II any of my business
what you are here for. / didn't come
over TO annoy you or 10 pry into your
affairs. | get lonely now and thea
and thought I'd like to establish neigh
borly relations"
Thank you; I appreciate your c0m
ing very much, and my heart warn
ed under the manifest Kindness Of the
man.
"And hope'--he spoke for the first
time with restraint hope nothing
will prevent your knowing Sister
Theresa and Miss Deyereux. They
are interesting and charming-the
only women about here Of your Owl
social status"
My liking for him abated slightly
He might be a detective. represent
Ing the alternative heir. fer all | knew
and possibly Sister Theresa was ,
party to tae conspiracy TO drive mt
away
in time, no doubt, In time, | shall
know them" answered evasively.
oh. quite as you like,"-and he
changed the subject We talked Of
many things-of outdoor sports. with
which he showed great familiarity, OF
universities. Of travel and adventure
Coiumbia was his alma mater, but kv
had spent two years at Oxford.
Gro BE CONTINUITY
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

mat the Intrusion upon his grounds
by Miss Armstrong. one of their stu
dents. has caused Mr. Glenarm no an
noyance. The Sisters beg that this
infraction of their discipline will be
overlooked. and they assure Mr.. Glen
arm that Il will not recur"
An unnecessary apology. The note
paper was of the best quality. AT
the head OF the page st. Agatha's
Annandale" was embossed In purple
One of the sisters l had seen beyond
the wall undoubtedly wrote it--possi-
bly, Sister Theresa herself. A clever
woman. that, Thoroughly capable OF
plucklng money from guileless old
gentlemen, Poor Olivial born for
freedom, but doomed to a pent-up ex
istence with a lot of nuns, l resolved
to send her a box Of candy sometime
just to annoy her guardians. Then
my own affairs claimed attention.
Bates" / asked. do you know
what Air. Glenarm did with the plans
for this house?"
He started slightly. should moi
have noticed it If I had not been SO
keen for his answer.
no. sir. / can't put my hand upon
them. sir
That's all very we'll. Bates. but you
didn't answer my question. Do you
know where they are? III put my
hand on them II you will kindly tel
me where they're kept"
Il fear very much. Mr.. Glenarm
that they have been destroyed / tried
to find them before you came, to tel
you the whole truth, sir; but they
must have been put out Of the way
That's very interesting, Bates. viii
you kindly tell me whom you suspect
OF destroying them? The toast again
please"
His hand shook as he passed the
plate.
Il hardly like to say. sir, when It's
only a suspicion"
"Of course I shouldn't ask you tC
incriminate yourself, but IN have tC
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

insist on my question. II may have
occurred to you. Bates. that In a sense
in a sense, mind you-im the mas
ties here
well. should say. If you press me
that fear Mr. Giensrm, your grand
father, burned the plans when he left
here the last time | hope you will
pardon me. sir. for seeming TO reflect
upon him"
Reflect upon the devil, What was
his idea. do you suppose
7 think. sir If you will pardon
Don't be so fussyi" I snapped.
Damn your pardon, and go on
He wanted you to study out the
place for yourself. sir. II was dear
to his heart, this house. He set his
heart upon having you enjoy it,
Il like the word-go ahead"
And suppose there are things
about it that he wished you TO learn
for yourself"
you know them, OF course, and are
watching me when I'm hot and cold.
watching me to see when I'm hot and
cold. like kids at a child's game"
The fellow turned and faced me
acress the table.
mr.. Glenarm. as | hope God may
be merciful to me in the last judg-
ment, don't know any more about It
than you do"
You were here with Mr. Glenarm
oil the time he was building the house,
but you never saw walls built that
weren't what they appeared to be, or
doors made that didn't lead any
where"
/ summoned all my irony and con-
tempt for this arraignment- He lifted
his hand as though making oath.
AS God sees me, that is all true. |
was here to care for the dead masters
comfort and not to spy on him, sir. ("
And Morgan, yJur friend, what
about him?"
Il wish ] knew. sir"
Il wish to the devil you did" and
flung out OF the room and into the H.
brary.
Az n O'Clock heard a pounding
at the great front door and Bates came
to announce caller. who vas now
stamping the snow from his shoes
audibly in the outer hall.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
CHAPTER xl.
4 Receive a Cali.


Going to bed at three o'clock on
winter morning in house whose
ways are disquieting, after a duel in
which you escaped whole only by
sheer good luck. does not fit one for
sleep. When / finally drew the coyets
over me IL was to lie and speculate
upon the events OF the night in con.
nection with the history of the few
weeks had spent at Glenarm. Larry
had suggested IN New York that Pick
ering was playing some deep game,
and /, myself. could not accept Pick
ering's statement that my grandfath-
er's large fortune had proved to be a
myth. II Pickering had not stolen or
dissipated -. where was Il concealed?
Morgan was undoubtedly looking for
something OF value or he would not
risk his life in the business: and II
was quite possible that he was EN-.
ployed by Pickering 20 search for hid
den property This idea took strong
hold of me, the more readily, fear
since / had alwaye heen axious to see
evil in Pickering There was, to be
sure. the unknown alternative heir.
but neither she cor Sister Theresa
was. | imagined. person capable Of
hiring an assassin 10 kill me-
On reflection | dismissed the idea
Of appealing TO the county authorities.
and / never regretted that resolution.
The seat of Wabana county was 20
miles away the processes OF law we're
unfamiliar. and wished to avoid pub
licity. Morgan might. OF course, have
been easily disposed Of by an appeal
to the Anmandale constable. but now
that | suspected Pickering of treach-
cry the caretaker's importance dwin-
died. ] had wanted all my life for a
chance at Arthur Plcke.ing. and in
this affair I hoped to draw him into
the open and settle with him.
slept presently but woke at my
usual hour. and after a tub felt ready
tor another day. Bates served nae.
as usual. a breakfast that gave fair
aspect to the morning was alert
for any sign of perturbation In him:
but had already decided that /
might as well look for emotion In
stone wall as in this placid. cclorless
serving man. had 40 reason 70 sus
pect him OF completely IN the nights
affair. but hsd 40 faith in him. and
merely waited until be should show
his hr<rl
BY my plate neNt morning ! found
this note. written Ia a clear, bold.
womaa's hand
~Ths Sisters o. st. Agatha trust
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CHAPTER X.-continued.

CHAPTER H.-Continueo.
gathered up the fragments of Nor
gan's lantern and went back to the IL
brary. The lights In haif the candle
sticks had sputercd ou. ! eXtin-
gulshed the remainder and started to
my room.
Then, In the great dark HAN. heard
a mufIied tread as Of some one follow
ing me-not on the broad staircase.
nor in any place | could identify-yet
Enthusiastically on steps of some sort
beneath or above me. My nerves
were already keyed to a breaking
pitch. and the ghostlike tread in the
wall sngered me- Morgan. or his ally.
Bates. undoubtedly. o reflected. az
some new trick. | ran into my room,
found heavy walking stick and set
on for Bates room on the third floor.
II was always easy 10 attribute any
sort OF mischief 70 the fellow, and
undoubtedly he was crawling through
the house somewhere on an errand
that BODIED no good 10 me.
II was now past two o'clock and he
should have been asleep and out of
the way long ago. ! crePt TO his room
and threw open the door without,
must say. the slightest idea of find
ing him there. Rut Bates. the enigma,
Bates. the incompatible cook, the per-
feet servant, sat az a table. the light
of several candles falling on a book
over which he was bent with that
maddening gravity he had never yet
In my presence thrown on.
He rose at once. stood at attention
lnclining his head slightly.
Yes, Mr. Gienarm."
Yes, the dewitt" I roared at him,
astonished at finding him-sorry.
must say. that he was therel The
stick fell from my hands. | did not
doubt he knew perfectly well that
had some purpose In breaking in upon
him. was bafied and In my rage
foundered for words to explain my
self.
Il thought | heard some one in the
house. don't want you prowling
about in the night. do you hear?"
Certainly not, sir" he replied in a
grieved tone.
I glanced al the book he had been
reading. II was volume of Shakes
peares comedies. open at the first
scene of the last act OF Winters
Tale"
Quite a pretty bit of work that
should say" he remarked. 1T was
one OF my late masters favorites."
Go 10 the DEVIL" bawled at him,
and went down to my room and
slammed the door In rage and
chagrin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
poas WIEN Nltrai, d soda.

In many cases any plants that have
become slckly looking can by the aid
OF few doses Of nitrate of soda be-
quickly brought to a good state OF
health agala: but being very powerful
In its actions must be used In small
quantities. a piece about the size OF a
marble being large enough for a.
inch pot. This fertilizer has also the
effect OF forcing plants on much more
= aickly than other manures, and Is
therefore valuable for assisting those
that are naturally Of slow gsoTth.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
LEFT ALONE
BY Their Widowed Mother, the Three
Children Were cTemated.

sault Ste. Marie. Mich. May T.
Three children named Dominique we're
burned to death In their home at Blind
River. Their mother. a widow, built
a big fire in the heating stove and then
went to a neighbours house. leaving the
children alone. Nelghbors discovered
the house on Gre soon afterward. but
were unable 70 rescue tho children.
They ranged from 6 months to s years
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
PEACH CULTURE.
High Land the Best Location for an
Orchard.

The peach. although a native 81 a
warm climate. has through years OF
cultivation. been hardened until e may
now be grown far north. " Is tree
which comes into bearing az the third
year from the bud. Propagation - e.
fected by seed. by budding or by graft
Ing; budding being the most success
ful and widely practiced method
The best site for peach orchard Is
high land. sIoping toward the north,
and the best soil sandy loarl with a
grayelly sabsoil. Peach lands must be
dry; under no conditions VIII the trees
grow IN wet. soggy land.
Prepare for planting much the same
way as for the apple, planting the trees
in spring one rod apart each way II
special care is taken. two-year-oid
trees can be used, bet the best are one
year. medium size. four feet hieh.
The peach requires very severe
pruning, says Farmers Review. The
first year cut of all branches, leaving
only one bud at the base of each
branch. and head the trees back 10
about two and one-half feet. The sec
ond and third years prune to a round
or oval shape and every year after cut
out one-fourth to one-fifth OF the wood
Thin the fruit the same as the apple
and begin picking as soon as the
peaches part readily from the stem
II may be necessary. to make three &c
five pickings during the season.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
Revived After He Had Been Ianusd.

Fl Worth. Tex. May 7.-Reports
received here from trainmen and
negro passengers on the Southern
Pacific. say that John Armstrong. the
negro hanged at Columbus, Tex, Fri.
day, April 10. for wife murder, re-
vived after being placed In the coffin.
and when delivered to his brother at
Sealy for burial was given medical
attention. II is declared that Arm.
strong il now living.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
Receives Approval Of Governor.

Albany, n. Y. May 7.--Goy. Hughes
has approved tho Page child labor bill
desired by the child labor committees
OF the consumers league. Il provides
that no minor under 16 years Of age
shall be employed or be permitted to
work In any factory In this state be
fore a. m. or after p. N. The per
mitted hours are now a. m. 70 2 p. m
and a nlne-hour day Is permitted. The
act win not take effect until January
1909
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

Pawtucket. r. L.. May 7.--Notices o.
the granting Of 10 per cent. increas.
to the 1000 striking carders at thu J. &
r. Coates thread pills was posted. A
a meeting Of tie strikers Il was unar.
ila0usly voted 10 return 60 worh.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
IApANssI Mooe OF oaAFrINo.
In This Method the Scion Is Extended
to or Below Level Of Roots.

In Japanese grating the scion is
incised In about tho same method as
the stock would be IA the ordinary
splicegrafting. the sharpened head Of
the stock fitted into the cut in the
side of the scion. the lower end OF
which extends 90 or below the level
OF the stock. and the union well GOV.
cred with waxed clo.h and thread.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
Six Murder chs,oes.

South .McAlester. l. r., May 7.-sIz
prominent merchants Of Dursnt and
Calbert. 7. T.. we're arrested on the
charge OF leading the mob which lynch.
ed Jim Williams, a negro, at sterrett
March 80. The specific charge Of muir
Ger has been brought AGAINST them.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

Kansas City. May T.--Ofcials Of tho
National Bank of Commerce gave II a.
their opinion that the theft of boa
containing $1,000 from teller's cage In
the bank hore last week was the work
OF someone in the bank and not an
outsider
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

Kansas City. May Santa Fe pas
senger train No. 1, which left Chicago
fer California, was derailei at Nor
borne. Mo. Ten persons were injured
severely enough to need the services
Of physician. Twelve other persons
were bruised.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
PeraIstent spraYlnq.

Begin early 10 spray and keep II up
TIL the fruit is nearly ready 10 ripen.
Do not confne the applications to the
-.umber usually advised In the spray.
Ing calendars but spray as often as
there are rains to wash the solutions
rom the trees.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

Warsaw, May 7.--Fire totally do
stroyed the town OF Tyszowce. In tbe
province OF Lrsblln. Three thousand
neraons are homeless.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16
STOCK SOLUTION OF BORDEAUX.
Some Suggestions as to Methods OF
Preparing tire Spraying Mixture.

Concentrated stock solutions OF cop
pcr sulphats. one pound to each gallon
water (dissolved by suspending in
sacks at surface OF watcrl. are often
used also stock dome wash Of a
creamy consistency which win keep
an seasons II kept covered with H..
tie clear water. The $3.50 Bordeaux
Is generally recommended for poia-
toes. which means i've pounds copper
sniphate. fiye pounds Of stone lime 10
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-05-16

An communication Tor IN. paper should Be sceou.
psnied 81 The OF the author, not necessarily to-
subicatlcn but evidence Of good faith the part
tf the writer. write ogiy side o. the paper.
Re particularly careful IN giving names snd dates o
have the letters and hguros plan and distinct Proper
aanas are OMEN dhcun 70 deciphef, because Of ths
maoner IA which thsT wrttea-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-11-17
GIBSON BENEFIT PLANS.
Louis NethersoIe Wires Order for
Seats for Entertainment.

Preparations for the benefit to be
given to James Gibson, the veteran
Salt Lake theatre chief doorkeeper, are
going forward rapidly. The benefit is
scheduled for next Friday night in the
Salt Lake theatre. 1t will be in charge
of the Elks and the theatre manage
ment.
Many offers of assistance have come
from the best known vocal and instru-
mental musical talent of the city and
the Elks are arranging some stunts
that will surprise the natives. Among
them is a mock initiation in which a
candidate is given all he has coming
to him and a whole lot after that.
Numerous inquiries for tickets have
already been made. Louis NethersOle,
brother of Miss Olga Nethersoie and
manager of that star, has the honor to
be the first subscriber. Mr.. Nethersole
wired from Helena yesterday to put
him down for pair of seats at $3.50
each. Mr.. Gibson and Mr.. Nethersole
are great friends.
Those in charge of the benefit are
greatly encouraged over the prospect.
They confidently predict that it will be
the biggest event of its kind ever given
in the theatre.