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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
CONCERNING PHOSPHATES.
Ground Rock Profitnbly Re. 4"
More Expensive Fcrtiii2ers.

Ground Rock Prontnbly Re. ss
More Expensive Fcrtiiigcrs.
Experiments made by the Maine ex-
pertinent station have indicated that
with certain kinds of plants, notably
turnps and rutabagas, crude fine
ground Florida rock phosphate (noats)
was utilized to good advantage at all
stages of growth as a source Of phos-
phoric acid. Other crops-such MS corn,
barley. clover, tomatoes ana potatoes
lid not respond to applications Of the
lnsoluble phosphates in the earlier
stages of growth, but utilized it to
better advantage in later stages of
growth, thus suggesting that it may
be profitable on certain crops grown on
large scale to combine the soluble
and insoluble phosphates, applying a
small amount of the former at time of
planting to hasten the early growth of
the crop and larger amount Of the
latter few weeks later to supply the
wants of the more advanced plants.
In this way the outlay for phosphoric
acid would be greatly reduced and
probably the yield in no way de-
creased"
Slow Action of InsolubIe Phosphntes.
The fertilizing value of the insoluble
phosphates-such as crude fine ground
Florida or Tennessee rock phosphate
as compared with the more soluble and
la, ~ nh pri.,
acid-such as acid phosphate, Thomas
Stag, etc.-has been carefully invest-
gated in recent years by number of
other experiment stations, particularly
those of Illinois, Maryland, Massachu-
sets and Ohio, and, while the results
have not been entirely conclusive, they
In general bear out those obtained by
the Maine station and indicate that
such phosphates may In many cases
profitably replace to large extent the
more expensive phosphates. partlcu-
larly on soils naturally or artifcially
supplied with an abundance of decay
ing organic matter (humus) and with
certain kinds of crops especially those
having long season of growth and with
which early maturity Is not an impor
tant consideration. On the other hand.
crops which must be forced in their
early stages of growth and brought to
early maturity require more soluble
forms of phosphorlc acid.
When Used with Grecn Manures.
Experiments made by n number Of
eastern experiment stations show rath.
er conclusively that the insolub.e phos-
pilates cannot be profitably used, for
example, In market gardening on the
light soils best adapted to that pur-
pose, while 1t has been clearly demon
strated by several of the southern and
western experiment stations that when
used in connection with liberal applica-
tions of stable manure or green ma
nures the cheap lnsoluble phosphates
are about as effective and much more
economical in general farming than the
high priced acid phosphates. The use
Of fine ground phosphates, or floats, In
connection with green manures, cot
tonseed meal and other organic mat
ter the decomposition of which In the
soil is believed to render the phosphor-
ic acid more available, has long been
prncticed In the south and the advan-
tages of the practice have been demon
strated by the Alabama experiment
station.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

1t Is the short piece. be II letter or
editorial, that catches the reader. and
correspondents who wish their letters
to be read should never extend them
beyond quarter Of column, and half
that length is preferable. Condensa-
ton Is an art, but it can be acquired
with a little practice. Never try to
see how long you can make your ar
ticle. but how short. Use never n
superfluous sentence or. word. Be as
brief as an intelligi lr statement of the
case will allow and you will have ten
readers where the long winded fellow
will have one-Richmond Dispatch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

DIAGRAM OF PIGSTY.

Ind the boxes OBJ. The pens COCO are
not under the roof. The entire build
ing is tloored with plank. slanting
lightly toward the front for the pur-
pose of drainage.
The inside partitions may be about
four feet high. The small doors be-
tween B and G are hung by hinges from
the top, so as to open either way easily.
The pigs soon learn to push 1t open and
pass out and in, with the door closing
behind them. When pigs are first put
in the pen one corner of the floor (C)
should be made wet and the pigs will
be careful not to soil elsewhere. The
feeding troughs are shown at OOOO.
The height of the building need not be
over seven or eight feet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
A NATION
OF CRIPPLES
RHEUMATISM BEYOND
CONTROL
Uric-O Treatment Advised

Very few people nowadays are free
from sove form of Rheumatism. In
fact. it looks as though the disease was
fast crippling our nation. People of
means are trying the great specialists,
and they go from East to West and to
all parts of the earth in search of med
ical help and relief.
The greatest boon to mankind has re-
Gently been brought about, especially
to those who suffer with Rheumatic
Acid Poisoning. 1t is harmless rem
edy called URIC-O. A treatment for
the blood, bladder and kidneys. This
marvellous remedy, taken internally,
acts In thorough manner on the
blood, relieving those terrible pains
that nearly craze the mind. URIC-O is
made for Rheumatism only, and it is a
positive cure for the disease in all it's
forms. 1t Is harmless and pleasant to
take, containing no poison, alcohol or
whiskey, and. if taken as directed, will
cure each and every form of Rheuma
tism, no matter how bad.
Druggists sell URIC-O at S1.OO per
bottle, or it will be sent at above price
by the SMITH DRUG COMPANY
SYRACUSE, N. Y. Liberal size sam
Piles and circulars will be forwardes
free 10 all who apply for same.
Urico is s,ld in Reynoldsville by the
Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
WEIGHT FLUCTUATIONS.
A Man May Gain and Lose Five
Pounds In the Day.


Pounds In the Day.
"a dinner like this increases ones
weight two and half pounds" said
psychologist as he finished his more
than generous meal. "An average din
ner increases the weight two pounds
two ounces. Did you ever consider
how the weight fluctuates night and
day?
1--WE lose In bed at night two pounds
six ounces. Between breakfast and
lunch we lose fourteen ounces. Be-
tween lunch and dinner we lose ten
ounces more. Total loss, four pounds
fourteen ounces. That goes on every
day of our lives.
"At breakfast we gain one pound
twelve ounces; at lunch, one pound; at
dinner, as I said before, two pounds
two ounces. Total gain, four pounds
fourteen ounces.
"rhus, day by day, gaining nearly
five pounds, our weight remains uni
form. If we ate but half or third
what we do, 1t is logical to suppose
that our organs. digestive and 80 on.
would have but half as much work to
do and that our brains in consequence
would be able to do twice as much
That is the logical suppositlon, and no
doubt it Is the correct one. but man Is
still too nearly animal to eat only
what he needs. He insists upon eating
tiII hn con hold M mora -
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
Saved by the Apostles Creed.

The value of religious education
was once experienced by the skeptic
Hume. He fell off a temporary bridge
connecting old and new Edinburgh
and sank in bog. After many cries
for assistance an old woman drew
near and began to make preparations
for saving him. But as soon as she
saw who 1t was she would save she de-
sisted and bade him stay where he was.
"I am no atheist" protested Hume. 81
assure you, good woman. you are mis-
taken" "Well, then, II you are not an
atheist" she cried, "you can say your
belief. and IL you cannot do that will
be no aid to save an infldel." Hume
accordingly, embOgged In the swamp
lie profundis-recited the Apostles
Creed and, having made no mistake in
the recital was duly saved by this Sc
we're Samaritan. If he had failed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

Never say of anything. Il have lost
it," but, 81 have given 1t back" Is
Jour child dead? 1t has been given
back. Is your wife dead? She has been
given back. Is your estate taken away?
Well, and is not that likewise given
back? But he who took it away is a
bad man." What is it to you by whose
hands he who gave it has demanded it
back again? While he allows you to
possess 1t. take care of 1t, but as of
,omething not your own, as travellers
10 of an inn.-Epictetus.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
Exhibits In Law Cases.

What are known as Exhibits" in law
cases range from sheets of paper to
boilers and other large articles. At va
rlous times an omnibus, motor car
and n cab have been on view In the
private roadway by the side Of the
London law courts, and as they could
not I've brought into the witness box
the judge and jury have had to go cut
and inspect them in the open. One Of
the most ponderous Exhibits Of this
kind was a large ships boiler furnace,
which was conveyed from Swansea for
inspe. pe.'tion.-London Standard.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
Cool and ThOughtfuI.

YES" said the warden, ''he was the
coolest and most thoughtful convict
who ever broke jail"
You don't sayw exclaimed the WIS.,
itor.
"Yes; he left behind him note to
the governor Of the state beginning, I
hope you will pardon me for the liber-
ty Pm taking" = Catholic Standard
and Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
STATE GRANGE DELEGATES.
Basis on which They Are Allotted
Explained.


Explained.
1t is not clear to all members of the
grange just what the basis of repre-
sentation in the state grange Is. We
refer now to New York state particu-
larly. Delegates are allotted to diff
ferent counties by the state grange
secretary upon reports received from
the subordinate oranges for the quar-
ter ending Sept. 80. The allotment u
made Nov. 10. and every grange In
the state is notified Of the number of
delegates that the county will be en-
titled to in which it is located. Every
county is entitled to one delegate at
large. whether 1t has one grange or
fifty. Then, in addition to the delegate
at large, the county is entitled to an
other for each full 400 members. and
after that one delegate may be elected
for every fraction of 400 members ex.
ceeding 200. Each alternate delegate
must be matron. These delegates
are elected at the Pomona grange
meetings In counties where there Is
Pomona grange. lf not, the county
deputy calls a meeting some time in
December of all the masters and past
masters and their wives who are
matrons. and they elect the delegates
from every county. Any fourth degree
member is eligible. If male delegate
is accompanied by his wife. he draws
five days pay instead of four, and the
same is true If the delegate is wo-
man accompanied by her husband.
Delegates are paid $3.50 per day for
four days and G cents mileage one
way.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

One of the eastern experiment sta
tons is authority for this little pig
feeding formula: Pigs weighing twen-
ty to seventy pounds, two ounces of
cornmeal per quart of skim milk; pigs
weighing seventy to 100 pounds, four
ounces of cornmeal per quart of skim
milk; pigs weighing 100 to 200 pounds,
six ounces Of cornmeal per quart of
skim milk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
Jumping At Conclu.Ion..

II see that the human ostrich Is no
more. He's the chap who swallowed
nails, needles and hatpins. And he
chewed glass too"
II see. He chewed SO much glass
that he got a pain."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

Paw, when there's big banquet,
why do they always have spoiled
cheese to wind 1t up wlthY
Because. my son. 1t makes you for
get the earlier courses" : Chicago
Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
MODERN PIGSTY.
Handy For Feeding - Separate Pens.
Self Closing Doors.

In furnishing suggestion for a
modern pigsty American Agriculturist
says: The accompanying diagram af-
fords an idea of satisfactory pigsty.
1t shows the ground floor, twenty-five
feet wide and thirty-two feet long. In
the diagram A is an entry five feet wide,
running the whole length of the build
ing, with door at either end. This
entry Is convenient in feeding the ami
mails, as the troughs in the separate
pens run along one side Of it. The
roof extends over only the entry (A)
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
The Intention Wa. Good.

Governess-You're naughty little
girl. Christabel, to kick your cousin
like that. Christabel-I didn't kick
her. Governess-Oh, hush. dear! I
saw you kick her several times. Chris
tabel-I didn't. I missed her every
time-Punch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
High Life In Gotham,

The way them New York folks act
Is dreadful curious" said my aunt
Betsy. "They dew say as Mrs. Demil-
lion Is at home on horse. I'm glad
she amt one on whom call. for I
calculate shouldn't know exactly
how tew ct."-Harper's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
the Stockholders of t

To the Stockholders of the Pittsburg
Industrial Iron Works:
You are hereby notified that meeting of
the stockholders of the Pittsburg Industrial
Iron Works will be b aid at the Office of the
company In Reynoldsville. Penna. on Thurs
day. January "a, 1907. at o'clock D. m. to
take action upon the approval or disapproyal
Of proposed Increase OF the Indebtedness OF
the company from $30.0L0 to $l05. 600, for the
purpose OF purchasing the property OF the
Keystone Boiler and Radiator 90. at Hunt
iLngton. Pa. and providing working capital
Us. BECKwITH.
Secretary.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

Raw linseed oil put on with a cloth
and thoroughly rubbed into the paint
Is splendid application for buggies
Ind wagons. II they are treated to a
rub Of this kind every time after being
washbsi the paint will look new In
stead Of old.-Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

ut costs more to live than it did
7ears ago." said the man who COM
plains.
"Yes," answered the man who en-
Joys modern conveniences. "but It's
worth more. ."-Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

TOO FuIT FOr UttefHnce.
"How was 1t saw Footlites in town
this week?"
"He isn't playing"
"Why, I thought he was the star in
that tank drama"
$50 he was, but he wanted to be the
tank too."~ Baltimore American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

Bear the best humbly and the worst
resignedly = Homer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
New Things In Grange work.

Among new things" in grange work
during recent months are noted Ore
CONS vigorous lecture hour plans Tin
eluding literary. travel and a geo.
graphical topic, besides its farm topics).
Pennsylvania's grange banks, New
York's and New Jerseys grange schol-
arships in agricultural colleges and
Ohio's home and grange reading
courses. These are by no means all.
simply straws which show the trend Of
o pretty strong grange wind, say you
not?
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23

Professor Kenyon L. Butterfeld was
jnaugurated president Of the Massa-
chusetts Agricultural college at Am
herst, Mass, Oct II. Professor But
terfield is an enthusiastic member Of
the Order Of Patrons of Husbandry
and did grand work for the grange
when connected with the Michigan Ag-
ricultural college.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23
. - - PURELY
-. - VEGETABLE e

S. recognized the best all blood
greatest tonc
safety Young health
systems delicate and rundown with the
without fear unpleasant after
in Importance removing the disease the
condition in which the system left after of d treatment
containing mercury potash strong ingredients
permanent eating out the delicate lining tissues of
Dyspepsia unfavoby affecting the bowels
dangng the system that the original disease had
system left In weakened and erangd
condition that the health permanently impaired enjoys the dis
ingredient entirely the healing
ing juices herbs and bks gathered directly from the
under and when they reach
laboratory all their original valuable tonic and blood purifying
OF for that S. S. S. contains
particle mineral in Being made entirely from these vegetable
and while
strength of the body S. S.
Rheumatism C Scu Sores and Ulcers Skin Diseases Contagious
blood troubles removing
plying and producing qualities
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA GA.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23
FILL UP HOLES
IS THE ORDER
CITY INSPECTORS WILL WATCH
TAMPING PROCESS
No More Ridges Over Excavations
Will Be Permitted, as They ln-
terfere with the Flushing
Machines

New orders were issued yesterday by the
bureau of street maintenance and inspec-
ton in order to permit of the easy opera
tion of the new street flushing machines
without damage to the pavements.
+ The order of D. X. Edwards, inspector
of public works, Is as follows:
"To Inspectors and Others Having Charge
of Excavations:
"rhe flushing of our paved streets will
require some reform in the way of hand
ling excavations. Dirt ridges over eXca-
vations will not be permitted.
Inspectors are authorized to require Of
persons making openings in the paveo
streets that they cut the asphalt out in
such shape that the sheets may be re-
placed in the trench until the opening is
permanently repaired.
'Have the asphalt and concrete taken
out and placed on one side and the dirt ON
the other. When pipe is laid or repair
work finished see that all dirt is replaced
in the trench and well compacted either
by using water or thoroughly tamping, or
both. This can be done, and the ordinance
requires it, except in case of very large
pipes or conduits. Then put in the ola
concrete well broken and tamped. After
this replace the asphalt slabs flush with
the street surface. See that the workmen
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23
EARLY INTEREST
IN WATER BONDS
PUBLIC ENLISTING TO FAVOR
OWENS RIVER
Tremendous Vote and Glorious MAJ
jority Predicted by Chairman
Weidner of the Campaign
Committee

'"rhe public is enlisting already for
Chairman Perry w. Weidner made this
announcement last night after the busiest
day of the campaign committee In the
headquarters of the chamber of com
SThe early interest is greater than we
had even hoped for, said Chairman nan
vote and glorius victory for the aqueduct
bond. issue June IL"
Throughout yesterday a stream of citi-
zens passed through the chamber of COM
mcrce directors ROOM most of them sign
ing their names on. the register Of ''active
workers. for election day.
Secretary Lissner now hopes to enlist
fully 1000 citizens in the volunteer ranks
for service at the precinct voting places,
as we'll as several hundred automobiles
and Carriages for use in carrying voters
to the pills.
M Enthusiasm of People
THE enthusiasm of the people. is a
splendid sign" said Secretary Lissner,
HThe interest that is springing up as the
public realizes the time for actuabbVotmg
approaches is surprising"
We particularly desire to accomplish
!wSo !.wo things" said Chairman Weid%ner. liner
we want every solitary voter to'be fully
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23

do not shovel the dirt back faster than it
can be tamped and that they use lamps OF
such dimension and weight that they can
thoroughly tamp the ground. Simply pat
ting the ground with a broad surface tamp
is of very little service.
'Refilling of excavations has been too
hurriedly done. The heads of departments
of the water company and all utility COM
panies assure this department that they
want the refilling thoroughly done, and
inspectors are authorized to see that it is
done or order it taken out and refilled
properly at the companies expense.
Refuse and extra material must be re-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23
INTERPRETATIONS

Los Angeles Foundry company-In-
crease of capital stock from $25,OOO to
$4,000 paid up. Directors: U. G. Angus
and P. c. Scott
Porter Ranch Oil company-Diectors
Samuel c. Holl. j.. w. Squires. Frank A.
$780, 900, So paid up.
Municipal Realty NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.:
r. P. Shea, f. r. Hunt, c. j. Chambers,
Lorne ID. Oliver and E. w. Elliott. Cap
ital stock $4,000 IS paid up.
Alhambra Improvement association
Directors; F. E. Corey, L. ID. Jones, c..
70. Strifler, H. L. Rose Henrietta ]. Eng
lish, Lucretia F. Anderson. John j.
Wiley, E. c. Robinson and j. j. Burr.
Excelsior Cereal Milling company
Directors: f. A. Brown, NJ. T. Brown,
A. M. Fish and Donald Barker. Capital
stock $4,000, $4,000 paid up.
r. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is a lima
ment Well known for its great power
over pain.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23

informed regarding the aqueduct project
and what it means to the city, and then
we desire just as nearly the total vote as
possible shall be registered in the ballot
boxes. This accomplished, and our work
is a success"
The chamber of commerce board of
directors this afternoon will take final
official action on the Owens river bond
issue, A special paper will report, ex-
haustive details of the aqueduct work as
it stands at the present moment, and a
formal statement will then be given to
the public.
o. Koepfi, w. d. Stephens, j. M.
Schneider w. j., Washburn, Harry Cal
lender and James Slauson. has been
question: for nearly two weeks. The
directorate of the chamber will discuss
the question fully once more in all its
phases, and will then give its last word
before election to the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23
WORTH no 25c

moved at once that the flushing and
sweeping machines be not hindered in
their work"
In pursuance of this order several gangs
of workmen of the water company were
stopped yesterday until special orders
were sent from the company's headquar-
ters to the foremen to do the work as
directed by Superintendent Edwards in
spectors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23
Lectures Being Arranged

A series of Illustrated lectures and pub
lie. meetings is being arranged by Stanley
committee of the campaign committee.
Labor will have a strong hand in the
activity of election day, large number
of Worlkingmen being represented In the
volunteers who are thus far registered.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23

The Dame-I'm surprised to see you
coming out of a public house again.
The Soldier-Oh. mum, we must come
out sometimes.-Army Graphic.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23
ONE DOZEN EXTRA

positively 20x20 inches in a
fulb
snowdrop assort-
specially priced for the big beach cottage