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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-01-15
Post Oak Land
EDITOR GAzkTTE:

EDITOR GAZETTE:
Please advise me what fertil-
izer to = on good post oak land
for cotton and what quantity
per acre. What kind OF land
does bur clover grow the best
on? +. +.
Answcr.by Prof. T.. X. Lloyd.
Agricultural College. Miss:
l suppose the land is post oak
prairie. There is yet no pos :
tive evidence that com mercial
fertilizers will ia the slightest
degree increase the yield OF
crop on any kind Of prairie land
IN this state. We do no. recon-.
mend com mcrcial fertilizers TO
be used on such land. The
great need OF all the prairie
lands is deeper blowing and
more thorough preparation and
the addition OF organic matter.
The most valuable form ia which
organic matter can be used is
stable manure. would suggcs,
the use OF as much manure as
can be had, applied in drill and
bcddcd on. Cos,onsccd IL a
splendid manure Tor prairie
land.
II Mr.. +. decides to use com
mercial fertilizer. sugges, tina,
he use i, on a small plat OF land
and he can then determine a,
small expense whether or no, -,
is OF any value on his soil.
Answer by editor: Some au.
,hori,ics state the soil prefer.
cncc OF bur clover by saying ,
does best on rich loamy soil.
while authorities that are equal.
ly good say il is bes, adapted to
light but rich soils. 1t will do
fairly we'll on almost any reason
ably good soil. 1t will grow any.
where that Bermuda will.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-01-15

meal. Such management will
bave them doing we'll at wean-
ing time and they ought to keep
growing without any interrupt
ton.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-01-15
Hog Lore

a sow sucking a litter OF
pigs should be literally fed.
Pigs need plenty of sunshine
and dry bedding that is often
changed.
Lice annoy hogs and draw out
much blood from them. Feed
is too expensive to make blood
OF for lice feed. Kill the lice.
Provide an abundance Of pas.
ture and special crops for the
hogs this year, for the sake Of
their health and the money that
is in II.
Do not permit the growth OF
pigs TO be interrupted at any
time. Keep them growing bone
and muscle from birth till they
go TO the block.
II they can be fed plenty OF
skim milk and their keeper has
time 10 look after them, pigs can
be weaned quite early; other
wise, they will get a better start
in life i. not weaned so soon.
Ten days before narrowing
time let the sows feed consist
manly OF clean dry bran. Put
i, 10 one trough and drinking
water IN another. Bran will &C,
as a laxative and help 10 prevent
fever al narrowing time.
When the boar is not in serv.
ice his feed may be OF a succu-
lent nature, mainly pasture; but
will do better with a little grain
10 keep him IN condition. Mid
dlings, shorts, bran, and a little
corn arc good TO supplement his
green feed.
The man who starts ia with
ore breed OF hogs,' then changes
TO another, and finally crosses
that breed with something else
rarely meets with much success.
The man who yearly breeds up
his herd is the one who gets
good results.
Instead OF keeping the boar in
a small dirty pen, let him have a
good well fenced pasture and a
clean sleeping place. 1t will be
the cheapest way to keep him
and will be the best for his off,
spring. DO not 1ccp the rest OF
the herd about him.
When three or four weeks old
a beginning should be made 10
teach young pigs 10 eat a little
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
Alexandria Methodist Prot.
estants at Odds.
NEW ORGANIZATION PLANNED
differences of Long Standing Gull
inmate I'm separation of COngrega-
ton Into FaetiOns-Smalier Body,
Containing Many Influential Menu
hers to Form Independent Society.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
gRsu sraterhoue ia
Conner Of Prince and Royal Street,


Alexandria, Va. April 22.-Steps have
been taken by a number Of members Of
the local Methodist Protestant church to
form an organization apart from the
parent body About forty persons, who.
until recently, were communicates of the
church, have made arrangements for a
meeting to be held next Friday evening
in Emmanuel Lutheran Church. when
plans for the formation Of a new society
under the same denomination will be
discussed.
II is stated that several Of those inter-
ested have contemplated the establish
ment of another Methodist Protestant
church in Alexandria. but il is under
stood that this measure Is not at present
favored by a majority OF the members.
The plan which. it is said. will probably
be adopted at the meeting Is simply TO
unite the members in a society to keep
intact their church life, and TO preserve
their connection with the Methodist
Protestant denomination. Differences OF
long standing in the congregation of the
church recently eliminated in a decided
separation into TWO factions. II is the
smaller body, containing many of those
formerly most influential in the church.
which proposes TO form the new organi-
cation.
Rev c. ! Humphreys, who was re-
Gently appointed pastor OF the Methodist
Protestant church, has just commenced
his pastorate. The regular congregation
has elected new official members, and il
is said that the affairs Of the church are
now In good condition.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
WILL DECLARED VOID
Mrs. Rachael Richardson to Share
in Sisters Estate.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Upper Marlboro. Nd. April 22.-After a
stubborn contest lasting one week, the
Jury in the Godfrey will case returned a
verdict here late Saturday afternoon. de-
claring the viii purporting 10 be executed
by Mrs F. Godfrey void.
Early in April of last year. Mrs. God
frey, who was visiting relatives in Ana
costa, D. c., fell into a tub of boiling
water, receiving injuries from which she
died in Providence Hospital, Washington.
During her confinement in the hospital
II was alleged, she executed a will in
which she left all Of her property, con-
sisting of a farm of thirty acres, located
near ForestviIie, Prince George county
personal effects. &c. to Benjamin F.
Dean, a nephew. and Josephine Baldwin
a niece The only witnesses TO this will
were Dean and Tyler Baldwin. husband
of Josephine Baldwin.
Mrs. Rachael A. Richardson. of Wash
ington. sister of the dead woman, filed a
caveat TO the will, setting out that the
whole matter was fraud, and that, as a
matter OF fact. Mrs. Godfrey never legal
Iy executed the will filed in the OrpTans'
Court of Prince George county.
The verdict Of the jury upsettIng the
viii means that one-half OF the property
will so TO Mrs. Rachael Richardson and
the other half 70 the Dean heirs.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
MISS LEILA MCGUIRE TO WE'D.
Virginia Belle TO Become Wife of
New York Lawyer.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Winchester Va, April 22.-Dr. and
Mrs William P. MCGUIRE to-day an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter Leila Moss Mcclure. TO Lewis
Huntington Hyde. of New York, the
wedding to take place at Christ Protest
ant Episcopal Church about the middle
OF June
Miss Mcclure is a granddaughter Of
the late John Randolph Tucker, the
distinguished jurist and statesman. and
a niece of the late DR.. Hunter Holmes
Mcclure. the famous Richmond sur
geon. Mr.. Hyde Is lawyer of New
York, and a member Of the law firm of
Hyde & Leonard, of that city. He is a
member of the Players and several
other New York clubs, and is well
known socially and In legal circles.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
BRIBERY CHARGES PROBED
Baltimore Grand Jury Investigating
Railroad Deal Allegations.
Statements Made by Robert Burton
in suit Against Senator
Stephen b. EIkins.
specisl to The washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Baltimore. April 22.-The investigation
of the grand jury into the charges Of
graft against city councilmen at the time
of the sale of the Western Maryland Rail-
road in 1902 to the Fuller syndicate. was
taken up to-day, when City Councilman
George Stewart Brown was summoned.
Mr. Brown was called early and remained
before the jury about ten minutes.
1t is said that MIR. Brown was present
at an interview between Robert Burton.
who made the charges. and F. G. Land
street. of the Western Maryland Rail
road Company. Mr.. Landstreet. accord
ing to a statement made recently by Mr..
Burton. made reference TO certain mem
bers of the council who demanded a
price for their votes in favor Of the Full
Ter bid Later this was denied. and it is
understood that the grand jury was es-
| pecially anxious TO hear from Mr.. Brown.
Before going before the jury to-day Mr..
Brown was 10th to discuss the matter.
II do not think that I would be doing
exactly right" he said. If I were 10
make public at the present time what
seems to me to be matter for the inquest
alone. and I beg to be excused from
/ talking on that account
So far Mr.. Burton and Mr.. Brown have
| been the most important witnesses called,
| 1t was stated to-day that James =. Guy
ton viii be called before the grand jury
tomorrow. Mr.. Guyton was member OF
/ the second branch OF the city council al
the time the deal was put through.
Upon his return from Atlantic City. 1t
/ Is probable that Mai Richard ii. Ven
able. president of the park board, who
was president Of the second branch Of
/ the council AT that time. viii be called.
An effort will be made to have Mr.
| Landstreet appear before the grand jury
/ tomorrow and testify In the case. A
summons was issued for him on Satur-
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
COLT DRAGS DRIVER.
Bradley Ward Seriously Hurt in
Runaway Accident.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Md. april 22-Bradley Ward,
aged fifteen years. son Of Mortimer Ward,
Of Barnesvilie district. was perhaps
fatally injured in a runaway accident yes
terday evening
In company with his brother, Vinton
Ward, he was returning to his hoEae IN
buggy hitehed to a spirited colt. Young
Ward dropped his whip and got out to
get it. AS he attempted 10 get back into
the vehicle. the colt took fright and
started down a steep hill. AS the colt
started on. Bradley Wards leg became
entangled IN one of the front wheels OF
the buggy and he was dragged down the
steep hill and along the rough road, the
colt not stopping until the Ward home
was reached. The brother was thrown
out Of the vehicle as the colt turned into
the Ward farm When the young man
was found, he was unconscious and his
entire right side was a mass Of bruises
and Commissions.
A physician pronounced the youth S
condition as extremely serious.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
ALLEGED TRADUCER WHIPPED.
Mrs. n. n. BarksdaIe Ready with
Pistol, and Husband Assists.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Roanoke, Va, April 22-Mrs. r. K.
Barksdale, wife of a Norfolk and
Western Railway engineer, to-day held
pistol over John B. Gronway, young
man Of this city. while her husband ap-
piled q cowhide strenuously to Gronway's
back. The whipping took place in the
Eagles Home. into which club Barksdale
had invited Gronway. saying that he
wished TO speak with him privately.
Barksdale claims that GrOnway had
made derogatOry remarks about MS wife.
Dir and Mrs. Barksdale We're waiting IN
the clubrooms when GrOnway appeared.
The young woman at once covered Gron-
way with the gun. while her husband
proceeded 20 administer a severe chas-
tlsement Gronway has sworn out war
rants for his assailants, charging them
with assault
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
MARK TWAIN at ANNAPOLIS
VIII BE Guest of Honor of Governor
and Mrs. WaraeId.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md. April samuel L.
Clemens. Mark Twain" viii be the guest
Of Gov. and Mrs. Warfield al Annapolis
in the early part of May. Il viii be Mr..
Clemens first visit to Annapolis. He will
COME May g. and Gov. and Mrs. Warfield
have sent out invitations for a dinner In
his honor that evening.
Gov and Mrs. Varied were the guests
Of honor at dinner given by Mr.. Glenn
ems ia New York several weeks ago. and
MI Clemens, learning Of Mrs. Warield' s
deep interest in the Presbyterian Church.
Of Annapolis, consented while here TO give
a talk and reading for the benefit OF the
church in the drawing-roOms of the gov
eminent house on the evening Of May 10.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
BOYS HELD FOR MURDER.
Charged with killing Negro Woman
in Mems Clothing.

Special to The Washington Herald
Danville. Va. April 22.-The cOroner's
jury investigating the death OF Ellen FL
lott, a negro woman. who was killed by
a crowd of white boys, while she was
masQuerading IN male attire. returned a
verdict to-day that she came 10 her death
at the hands OF Joe Baugh. Oscar Meath
eTly, John 5. Talbot. and Tom Walker.
All of the above named are now in Jail
The ages Of the boys range from fifteen
10 twenty-one years.
The assault appears TO have been pro-
voked by the boys throwing rocks at the
woman. who then cursed them. Their de-
Tense will he that the woman fired twice
at them before they closed in on her and
beat and cut her 10 death. She was
dressed In mems clothes for the purpose of
spying on one OF her admirers.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
Erecutire Partr a. NorfoIl..

Special 10 The Washington Ferald.
Norfolk, Va, April 22.-Nrs. Claude A
Swanson arrived here to-day accompanied
by Miss Sailie Dean, Col John Lane
Stern. Gen. Charles J. Anderson, and sew
eral Of the exposition staff from the ex-
ecutive mansion at Richmond. Prepare
lions are being made for the opening OF
the State Exposition Building. The open
ing OF the State Building viii occur
Thursday night, when a reception viii bt
held for the exposition governors and the
State officials.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23

New York. April 22.-Detectives work.
ing in the interests OF the Trust COM
pany OF America, whose assistant bond
clerk, W. o. Douglass. absconded on
Saturday with Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific bonds. valued, according to the
| company. at $4,000 stopped oliver NJ.
bennett, OF the firm Of O. NJ. bennett &
Co, brokers, q Wall street, as he was
| leaving the Manhattan Club this morning
and told him that he would have to sub
NIT TO arrest.
/ The detectives went back with bennett
to his apart nents in the club, and after
an exhaustive search they found about
$4,000 worth of the missing bonds be-
tween the mattresses on his bed.
Tonight Mr.. Thorne. president Of the
/ Trust Company Of America, said that he
did not care either to deny or affirm the
/ fact that part of the missing bonds had
| been found in Dement'S rooms at the
club.
| I will say this much" he added, that
/ the Trust Company of America has not
! yet recovered the bonds taken from IS
/ offices by Douglass. but that It conf
| IDENTIFY expects 10 do so In the near future
| The company has not lost dollar and
will not lose a dollar Tomorrow at
O'Clock Judge Morgan J. O'Brien. counsel
for the trust company. will give out a
statement which I think will make inter
| esting reading"
Bonds in Brokers' Hands.
It was learned to-day from a reliable
| source that a large part Of the bonds
which Douglass admits he took from
the trust company are now In the hands
Of other brokers besides bennett Ne
gotiations for the return of these bonds
TO the trust company were under way
to-day. and the trust company awaits
the securing of orders from Douglass
aud bennett, who represented Douglass
in his stock transactions, for the deliv-
cry of the stolen bonds TO the trust
| company.
The police intimated to-day that all
prosecution Of further investigation by
| them into the dealings between Doug
lass and hts agents had been called of
by the representatives of the trust COM
pany pending private negotiations
| which were under way between the off,
GERS Of the trust concern and lawyers
/ representing the brokers who hold
them.
DefaIcatiOn More Than $4,000.
Col. Herman Dowd. vice president OF
the Trust Company of America, admitted
to-day that the sum Of Douglass defal
cation exceeded by a considerable amount
the $4,000 worth OF Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific bonds. announced by Mr.
Thorne on Sunday. as the value Of The
bonds stolen from the company's Office.
Douglass gave out a statement to-day
which would seem TO indicate that he had
been depending on his employers tC
finance stock speculation Of his own fOl
some time
Il have been hitting Wall street; that's
what was the matter" said Douglass to
day.
II first started in specializing in small
way. and gradually / got pulled into il
deeper than ] had expected. in the re
cent slump on Wall street I was lost be
fore I realized il. I have given the de
tectives information which 1 think will b.
favorable TO my case"
bennett could not be found either in hi
offices or at his house to-day.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
CARDWELL OUT OF RACE.
VIII Not Be Candidate for Re-eIec-
tiOn To Virginia Legislature.

oIellaI % Ile " aaIIllsIuI iitTaIu-
Richmond. Va. April Fit was def
nitely announced to-day by c. P CaTdweI
that his brother ". D. Cardwell, speaker
Of the house OF delegates. from Hanover
County, viii not be a candidate for re-
election to the house.
II is not known who, in addition TO +.
II. Holiday already announced viii be a
candidate TO succeed CardwelL. II sknOWn
however. that Roosevelt Page determined
some time ago that he would become a
candidate in ease Of the withdrawal OF
Cardwell. His candidacy is now regarded
as certain.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
ARTICLES NOT ACCEPTED.
Presbytery Rejects Closer Relations
with Reformed Churches.

speclaI @ Ihe WGsllng10n HlTald.
Winchester. Va. April AFTER an i'm
portant spring meeting, Winchester Pres
bytery, which is composed of all the
churches of that denomination in the
lower valley OF Virginia and portions OF
West Virginia and Maryland, adjourned
yesterday at Clear Brook, this county.
One Of the principal transactions was
the presbytery's refusal to indorse or ac-
cept the articles OF agreement proposed
for closer relations with reformed
churches. notwithstanding about two
thirds Of the Presbyterian churches Of
Virginia have voted TO make the proposed
articles effective
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
New Bank Organized.

Special to The Washington Herald,
Gormania. w Va, April 22.-The new
First National Bank of Gormania. Grant
County. w. Va. has been organized with {
$4,000 capital. A number of business mer
of Garrett County. Md, are interested
Gormania is on the Garrett County border
The directors are c. H. Yosler. NJ. A
Patrick. L. D. Castiger. Z. L. Judy. J
A. Kimble. II. Tambourini ]. H. Schaef
fer. A. F. Swartz, Burt Wilson, Obed A
Hanlin, D. P. Hendrickson and B. Har
Vey
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
JUDGE KILLS SHERIFF'S SON
W. G. Loving Surrenders After
Shooting Theodore I. Estes.
Domestic Trouble Is Held 10 blame
for Tragedy Near Lynch
burg, Va.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg, Va, April 22.-At Oak Ridge
Depot, Nelson County. this afternoon,
Judge W. G. Loving, manager Of Thomas
F. Ryan's estate, shot and killed Theo-
dore ]. Estes, soE Of the sheriff Of Nelson
County. Judge Loving used a double
barreled shotgun.
The cause Of the trouble is said TO be
domestic. Loving surrendered 10 the au-
thOrities at Oak Ridge.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
Vanderbilt to Address Bankers.

Special to The Washington Herald.
I.ynchburg. Va, April 22.-secretary n.
P. Calling, Of the Virginia Bankers As
ISOLATION of this city, announced to-day
that former Assistant Secretary Frank 4.
Vanderlip has consented to make an adj
dress 81 the convention OF that assoeia-
ton To be held at the jamestown EXPOSE
ton in June.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
VI. FINDLAY BURIED.
Remains OF Former Representative
Inferred at baltimore.

Inferred az BALTIMORE
Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, April 22.-The funeral OF John
v I. Findlay was held this afternoon at
his late home. 9Z7 St. Paul street. Only
relatives and intimate friends attended
the services. such being the wish Of the
family on account of the recent Illness OF
Mrs. Yorxe Allen, Mr.. Findlay's daughter
Rev. Robert A. Boyle of Hagerstown'
who married a niece of Mr.. Findlay, Off
eiated, owing 10 the Illness Of Rev DR..
Donald Guthries, pastor Of the First
Presbyterian Church. this city, of which
Mr.. Findlay was a member.
The pallbeaners. In addition to Mr.. Find
lays law partner-Thomas Mackenzie
were all family connections, and included
Col. Charles A, Little, Findlay French,
and Robert Wright. all Of Hagerstown;
William +. Brown and Francis 5. Brown,
of Philadelphia; Vincent Reesey, of York.
Pa. and Findlay Van Lear, of Whining
ton. Del. Interment was In Greenmount
Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
Married at Rockville.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Md. April William Hem
~ Poole. aged twenty-eight. of Vienna,
Va, and Miss Grace E. Durrer. aged
twenty-five. of ROOkersville. Va. came
TO Rockville to-day and were married by
Rev. Thomas II. Campbell, pastor of the
Baptist church, the ceremony being per
formed at the minister's home. They left
for Washington soon after the ceremony
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
Lie Insurance Company Loses,
,ecial 70 The washington Herald.

oDeClaI % Inc washington Herald.
Cumberland, Nd. April 22.-The suit Of
Thomas n. Mullen and others, exeeu-
tors, against the Mutual Life Insurance
Company, of New York, TO recover 81, 900
the amount of the policy held on the
life of John J. Mullen, was decided ii
court here. by a jury, in favor of the
plaintiff for the full amount OF the pol
icy and $50 interest. Payment was re.
fused on the alleged grounds that the in.
sured had deceived the companys physi
clans
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
COLLISION NEAR CAPEs.
Fruiter BarnstabIe Severely Dam
aged by FerrybOat.

.I77---ll y LIIl 7FasllIITs----I HUM
Baltimore. April 22.-The British
steamer Barnstable, Capt. Davidson,
under charter to the United Fruit
Company. limped into port this morn
ing with a big hole aft on the port side
a twisted stem. and with about fifteen
feet Of rails and superstTucture ground
into kindiing. Yesterday morning when
about ten miles inside the capes, she
was rammed by the steamer Old Point
Comfort. a ferry plying between Cape
Charles City and Norfolk. The ferry
backed off and continued on 10 Norfolk
The extent of her damage is not known
here
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
H. X. Early Discharged.

Special % The Washington Herald.
e Lynchburg, Va. April PAT Evington
this afternoon II. X. Early. the merchant,
who, Sunday afternoon, shot and killed
John Grossman night telegraph operator
for the Southern. was discharged after a
preliminary trial conducted by three
county magistrates. Early's plea was
self-defense.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
TWO KILLED BY TRAIN.
George Parkinson and Niece Meet
Death while Driving.

SPECIAL 70 ne washington heIhlui
Richmond. Va. April 22-George Per-
kinsOn and his niece, Mrs. John Steel.
were instantly killed on the Seaboard Air
Line Railway fifteen miles from this city
to-day Parkinson was driving a pair of
horses, and was crossing the track at the
el.d of a cut when a wrecking train
dashed into the team.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
MORE CANDIDATES IN FIELD.
r.. Luhn aud w. A. Hempstone Enter
Contest in Montgomery County.

Special % The washington Herald
Rockville. Nd, April Pit was an
nounced this morning that Randolph
Luhn and William A. Hempstone, both
OF the upper section Of the county. will
be in the contest for the Democratic
nomination for sheriff at the approach
ing primary election.
1t is also said that E. Wilkinson, a we'll
known young farmer, of the vicinity of
Dickerson, will seek the Democratic n0mi-
nation for county commissioner from the
Third collection district. William R.
Embrey. who has all along been under
stood to be a candidate for the nomina-
ton for sheriff, ha>. IL is stated, decided
not to enter the contest.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-23
DOUBLE WEDDING ARRANGED.
The Misses King 60 BE Married at
Cedar Grove, nd.

Special to The Washington Herald
Boyds, Md, April Arrangements
have been completed for a double we'd
ding, to take place at Cedar Grove
Thursday afternoon.
The contracting parties are to be Miss
Beulah Hattie King and Mr.. Harry Lin
wood Nicholson and Miss Orrida Jane
King and Mr.. Garnett Ward. The we'd
dings are to take place at the home Of
Mr. Cfittenden King. former school COM
missioner of this county.