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Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09
THE BLACK LOCUST.

Through the courtesy of Professor H. F. Baker, forester in charge at the Iowa experiment station, we are able to present the following facts relative to the black locust, a tree concerning the growing of which good many in- quiries are being made: While the locust Is found in practically every state in the Union, it is only native to high slopes and ridges from Penusyl- vania to Georgia and westward to In dian Territory. In many ways it is one of the most valuable trees that can be grown in the northern states. If al- lowed to shift for itself, the locust is quite likely to come to destruction through small insect called the locust borer, which bores through the trunk and branches. 1t is safe to say, howev- CT, that the damage from this source can be entirely done away with er greatly reduced by proper planting and management. When the small trees are put on to good, well drained soil
 
 growing rapidly and cut as soon as they are of size for posts, there will be a very small per cent of damaged trees The borer enters the trees most easily when the growth begins to de cline, and it is for this reason that they should be kept growing rapidly and cut when of proper size. The tree is easily grown from the seed, which Is borne in small pods that ripen early in the autumn. The seed may be gathered as long as the pods remain on the tree and may be left in the pods and stored in cool, dry place, or, if the seed are removed from the pods, they should be buried in moist sand in a cool place. Termination and growth may be greatly hastened by soaking the seed for twenty-four hours in Wa ter which is at first several degrees below boiling point After soaking, the seed should be planted at once, as they will fail if allowed to dry out. The seed should be planted in the spring in good garden soil in rows about fifteen inches apart if hand cCl- tivation is to be given. The seed should be sown thick i'll the row and covered lightly. During the first year the seedlings will make a growth of from enc to two feet and will be ready to transplant to their permanent loca- tion the following spring, when, in order that they may form straight trunks, they should be set about four oy four or three by six feet apart. They can be grown by themselves or with other species, such as the osage orange, hardy catalpa or Russian nul- berry. The tendency of tie locust to sprout may be entirely prevented if Il row or two of some other tree like the Russian olive, hackberry or cotton wood surround the grove, as the To- cust sprouts will not grow in the shade. The locust should be planted on good. well drained soils. On wet, undrained soils its growth is slow and the tree is short lived. In the west it succeed, well on sandy soils. On good soil and with proper cultivation a three to six inch round post may be grown in from six to ten years, while after cut ting the stumps will send up sprouts which make extremely rapid growth and produce q good crop of three to five inch posts in from four to eight years regardless Of the borer.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09
AGRICULTURAL OBJECT LESSON.

OBJECT LESSON.
 In a recent address James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern rail way, strongly recommended the es- tablishment of a model farm of thirty five or forty acres in every county In the United States to be conducted by the national department of agriculture as demonstration grounds for illustrat- ing the best methods of cultivating diff ferent crops as determined by scientific experimentation. One of the chief ob- jects in the establishment of such farms would. in MT. Hill's opinion, be the simple showing that a small, well titled farm will pay better than large one to which equal care could not be given. He would have each farm plac- ed in charge of an intelligent farm hand, with five or more farms under the supervision of a superintendent skilled both in the theory and the practice of modern farming'' By ob- servation of the workings of such q model farm the farmer would be bene- fited vastly more than were the same data furnished in book or pamphlet. In view of Mir. Hills breadth of view, sound sense and intimate acquaintance with agricultural conditions which pre- vail all over the great northwest, his suggestions walld seem to be entitled to more than passing notice
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09

Corn, alfalfa and silage make aD ideal dairy ration, and he is fortunate ly situated who can raise the alfalfa and thus complete the combination Where alfalfa cannot be raised, red clover is the next best substitute.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09

There is no better way to keep the rose bed in a thrifty condition than to douse the bushes thoroughly once a week with soapsuds from the family washing. This not only serves to wa ter the bed, but puts a quietus on the little spiders which are almost invisi- ble, yet are without question the worst enemy the rose family has to contend with.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09

A nearby raiser of pure bred hogs told us recently that he had bet ter success in raising little pigs which came in January than those which were farrowed in March This he at tributed to the fact that there was not the danger of dampness with the Janu. ary pigs, it being this rather than the extremely cold weather that was re- sponsible for colds and kindred com plaints
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09

Amber, which Is nothing but fossil ized rosfn, Is found cite extensively in the island of Santo Domingo. The chief European source of the product Is Konigsberg, on the Baltic coast.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09

~ Naturally it HE did not take kim ws long to requisition a " and Eh Copier.
 And note this Besides the money saving, he secured a M e thOd providing perfect fac- siniles showing every nnv-~orfinr and Y,1ada
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09

If there is any one lesson that is taught with repeated and unerring cer- tainty, it is that mere. possession or wealth is no guarantee of peace or happiness.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09

Now and then you will find fellow who has hogs and cattle by the score in the feed lot who is so tight listed that he can't afford to take the home paper for his wife and children. As & rule, this kind are likely to be neither good neighbors nor good citizens.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09

There are two things, among others. that we have never been able to ac- count for touching the bovine family why a cow will drink paint every time she gets a chance and why a calf will chew off and eat a horses tail. Any light on these questions will be thank. fully received.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09

15- An Office Manager found By Test that IN MATERIALS ALONE ny and Fl Letter .Copier was oo% Cheaper to Operate than either Ordinary Letter Press or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
ARDEN'S SEASON TO OPEN
WITH BRILLIANT WILDE PLAY

The spring and summer season at the
Belaseo Theater, viii be opened Monday
night, when Edwin Arden and his COM
pany will appear for the first time in
Oscar Wildes brilliant comedy. The
Importance Of Being Earnest
The return Of Mr.. Arden Is sue 70
attract a gathering OF his friends and
admirers. and for them the manage
ment OF the E3elasco has arranged a
unique souvenir. This win be a fash
light photograph OF the audience. taken
from the stage and showing the face OF
every prison in the auditorium. A copy
Of this photograph will be given away
10 every person in the audience.
The Importance Of Being Earnest Is
considered the most brilliant OF all the
oscar Wilde comedies. Mr. Arden
leading lady is Miss Chrystal Herue,
daughter OF the late James A. iferne.
Miss Herne Is one of the discovers OF
the last two seasons. Other members OF
the company are Jessie Glendinning,
Alice Butler, Desmond Kelly, Charles
Hammond. Charles Arthur, Edward
Ellis. Edward Fowler. Walter Seymour.
and Van DUsen Phillips.
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COMING TO THE THEATERS

TT HE Columbia Theater will enter
upon its second week with
the full strength Of the or
ganization concentrated upon an
elaborate revival OF Sardou's master
piece, Diplomacy" Three popular
staFs-WiitOn Lackaye, Hnda SpOng.
and Charlotte Walker-will have the
leading roles. These, with strong sup
porting players, will give this power
ful story Of love, intrigue. Jealousy Ill
plomacy, and revenge the best revival
OF the play seen in Washington in
years and the strongest cast that has
produced II anywhere I'm the country
since its big revival under Charles
F"Ohman's auspices at the Empire The
aLer In New York six years ago.
The version of the play proposed by
David BelascC and Henry g DeMille
for the FrOhman revival will be used
next week for the first time in Wash
ington. Wilton Lackaye viii be seen III
the role Of Henry Beauelere, the poi
lshed man OF the world. Miss HIlda
Spong will have the great part OF the
willy Russian Countess Zicka, and Miss
Walker. opportunity for strong emo
uonal representation as Dora.
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that the next President. if he is to
carry forward the Roosevelt poll
cies to which all candidates want
the public to consider them pledged,
viii need TO be a man of war. He will
have to force his views upon a re-
luctant Senate, and through House
controlled by his opponents. The
training that Governor Hughes is
getting in his struggle with the New
York Assembly is of the sort that
will fit him for the grave duties
with which the next President will
be confronted.
So it is that peace in Ohio may
mean very considerable, though
probably gradual, shifting of the
scenes in the Presidential play. The
national convention is yet thirteen
or fourteen months in the future,
and the unexpected is the thing that
must be expected in such a situa-
ton as is now shaping.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
Changing at a Bad Time.

An interview quoting Colonel Bid
die on District school buildings en-
phasizes the disadvantage to the
Capital of having that officer retire
with the work of the School House
Commission not yet done HisJudg-
ment viii recommend itself to all
citizens with knowledge of our
schools, that most of them are well
built, well lighted, and compare IA
vorably with similar buildings else
where; but that a few large new
buildings could advantageOusly sup
plant some of the smaller and older
ones. 1t is to be expected Colonel
Biddle will leave full memoranda of
his observations and conclusions for
the benefit of his successor, Captain
Morrow. But it would have been
better not to change the personnel
of the commission so near the end
of its labOrs.
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Peace in Ohio.

The news from Ohio justifies the
expectations that have been rife for
several days, that compromise and
agreement was likely soon to be
reached between the Republican fac
tons there. Probably, if the Gin
cinnati organization olive branch
shall be accepted by the Taft forces,
the outcome will at last be just
about the same as if the war had
been fought 70 the bitter end
through fifteen months of continu-
Gus turmoil. It has for some time
looked very much as if the people
of Ohio would settle the whole mat
ter with a Scotch verdict, give Taft
the delegation for President. and
continue Foraker in the Senate
1t is altogether too early to reach
any conclusions as to the effect of
this adjustment on the movement
for Secretary Taft's nomination in
1908. 1t may remove the one serious
question, and give his boom an i'm
petus which will carry it to the
front so far that no competitor will
be able to Overtake it. On the other
hand. with the Ohio fight compro-
missed, there may be a diminution
of interest in Taft, and public at
tention, looking for the region
where strenuous things are doing,
may find that Governor Hughes is
the center of the most attractive
fight now on the boards.
Not impossibly, Governor Hughes
may make more progress because
he has fight on hand than Taft
viii make without fight. The man
who is fighter, and who makes the
public regard him as a fighter, is
likely, in the experience of politics,
to make progress where the man of
compromises or the man fortunate
enough always to have his way made
smooth for him, is likely to find
himself overlooked by the people
when they are seeking man of
tried mettle to lead them in a great
popular movement.
a widespread impression prevails
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
TAFT DENIES
JOHN Is APPEAL
President and Secretary
Asked to Pardon His
Nephew.

The friend" whom John L Sullivan
appealed 20 the President and Secretary
Taft to liberate from the military prison
at Governors Island. New York, will,
in all probability. continue 20 do time
II was bis nephew and namesake. John
Lawrence Lem, for whom the ex-cham-
pion appealed.
Young John L was following the pro-
fession Of marine in the service Of the
United States. He left his command
down in Cuba one day 10 so 20 a British
cruiser to get some good American
food
Old John L. was not able 70 explain
exactly the psychological workings OF
the young mans mind which led him 10
do such a thing. but he was dead sure
II was not a case OF desertiOn. as the
court martial found and so told the
Secretary and the Pr sident-
John L was grieved 60 think that Mr..
TAFT did not at once recall the facts
about his nephew. Sullivan had written
the Secretary about the matter The
letter came. however. when the Secre-
tary was out IN Ohio recently, and the
acting Secretary Of War approved the
sentence Of a years confinement De-
spite John LIS appeal, the case will
remain closed. as already determined.
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LOCKED OUT OF OWN HOUSE;
PADDY SEEKS COURT REDRESS

me pay. Thin widout so much as a
thank We, or go [ tn divil, she up
an gets out"
But I don't see any outrage there, -
said the bystander with a view TO
learning other and more intimate
facts
tbs not there tn outrage WuZ." an
nOunced Paddy as he spat COpiOusly in
the general direction of the cuspidor.
That matther befell later. OF Travelled
out an threated mesilf [ a few drinks.
Wild thin under me belt, OF had tn
courage [ fare hor.e an face tn ragin'
wife Whin OF came L tn door. OF
fourd tn same locked. OF pounded on
Ut wild diligence an loudly, but from
widin came niver sound. OF raised
me vice ar calls. Wolfe, come an let
me in, but niver word says she. Thin,
thinkin L make til Dist aV q bad
matther, OF TUX of me shooes an me
coat an wiskit. Thin OF layed me down
in tn hall-t' shleep. For a oft OF shtuck
II out. but tn ooords become har-rd.
an OF was forced I git up"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
As to Lord PauncefOte.

Some day Lord Pauncefote will
come tardily into his own. We have
all heard the story, circulated as
siduously in advance of Prince
Henry's visit to this country, how it
was the British ambassador who
proposed to interfere on behalf of
Spain just before the ninety days
war, and how the great War Lord of
Germany frustrated the plan. Then,
not long afterward, the Englishman
died and the Administration he was
supposed TO have embarrassed or
dered for his funeral a cortege the
like of which none of us had ever
seen for any other foreigner.
All men close TO President McKin-
ley and John Hay knew the truth
and out of Difference to their wishes
kept still about it. But it is good
now TO read in Harper's Weekly the
story plainly and accurately set
forth. Enough is told by the fol-
lowing:
From him Mr. Hayl it was learned
at the moment, that Lord Pauncefote
/ had always been of great service 10
William Mckinley at the beginning OF
the war, and had accomplished much
/ in keeping the Continental Europeans
off our back.
As dean of the Diplomatic Corps he
1 headed that distinguished group on one
| fruitless visit to the White House. The
group desired TO give expression %
I their hopes that the United States would
not make war on Spain. 1t was Lord
| PauncefOte's intention that nothing
/ should be said that would mean much
/ or would look like interference, OF
embarrassment, and John Hay agreed
| with him and approved of his dispo-
| sition.
When the Austrian minister subse-
| quently, wanted 20 bring about a union
! Of European powers 10 prevent war
| Lord Pauncefote declined TO participate
although, as dean, he was forced to cali
the meeting OF the corps on the request
OF the Austrian minister.
Not this alone explained the
tramp of the foot soldiery and the
elatter of the cavalry that day at
ST. Johns. But it explained it in
part-and the rest is a matter of
practical, tactful, wholly praise
worthy service in bringing the two
great English speaking nations
nearer together for the cause of
world peace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
AT the BeggarS' Door,

Dignity and poise are near cousins.
Both are strangers to self-asser-
ton. And both sit at the elbow of
King Edward VII Of England, as the
following from the Continental
press will signify:
At Naples the King and Queen were
received by the Duke and Duchess OF
Aosta. The Queen bought coral and
tortoise shell presents in the shops os
Naples like every one else. At
Santa Chiara Church on Monday the
King was refused admittanca by the
monks who were aJ dinner. one OF the
monks, speaking through the bars Of
the closed door, repeated the usual
formula for 5eggars:
Go in peace; there is nothing for
yOH."
1t is said he could not find words 10
excuse himself when he discovered his
mistake; but we fancy that the King
may have found words for him on the
undoubtedly true principle that a pure
mistake is not a worse mistake because
king happens to suffer by it,
RULED self-love would have moved
a lesser visitor 10 announce his
lesser rank. Not King Edward. He
withdrew as an ordinary caller.
keeping all his dignity and tasting
the unusual experience of standing
with his plebeian fellows before the
door of charity. At heart he must
be much such a man as our own
Lincoln, who carried pride, but not
vaingloTy, to the White House;
Grant, who walked our streets like
the humblest citizen; Roosevelt, who
gloried in the rough hospitality of
John Burroughs cabin. The poet
Cowper might well have included
Presidents when he wrote:
Kings, then, at last have but the lot of
BY their own conduct they must stand
or fall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
ANNUAL MAY CARNIVAL
AND SONG FESTIVAL

Next week the New National Theatar
will offer two entertainments that dur
ing the past few years have become
quite a part Of the amusement program
Of the Capitalize annual May carnival
OF Miss Cora B. Shreve. and the song
festival Of the public school children.
Miss Shreve's juvenile dancers have
established themselves in the affections
OF piaygoers here for several seasons.
The children have been at constant re-
hearsal on the stage Of the New Ma
tiOnal for many weeks past. A feature
or the carnival will be the dancing Ct
the difficult Highland fling by girl OF
six years. Another artistic number is a
jumping--Ope speciality, participated in
by eight accomplished little artists.
There are ensembles. and spectacles ga
lore, funny SpecialtIes and difficult toe
dances Ia all Of which the pupils dem
onstrate their ability beyond dispute
Miss Shreve's entertainment Will be
given Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
nights.
Thursday afternoon. at 3 o'clock, a
public rehearsal Of the school children
who are 20 sing the following evening,
viii be held at The New National. This
event is for the exclusive beneht or
school children. and parents and friends
OF the chorus members.
Friday evening. Miss Alys +. Bentley.
director Of music in the public schools
OF the District. Will conduct the song
festival. A chorus of 800 trained voices
Will be heard. Music will be played by
the United States Marine Band The
festival viii begin promptly at O'Clock.
The subscriptions for permanent sea-
son seats for the summer opera season
at this playhouse, have been coming in
great numbers during the past few days.
From present indications. a most sue
cessful engagement is assured. As PIE
viouslv announced. Robin Hood" will
be the opening bill. Monday night,
MAY q
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Democrats would either accept or
listen to. He kept right on talking
to empty Senatorial seats, writing
for the reviews, airing his plan on
every possible occasion, never per-
hitting himself TO be discouraged
for a moment by the fact that peo-
pie called him everything from
crank TO a faddist and populist.
Now that the Newlands plan is
being considered by statesmen or
all parties as not only a likely
method of settling this issue but
as one which is in a fair way to
early adoption, the Nevada Senator
quite naturally feels that the coun-
try is getting on exceedingly well
Something not far removed from his
proposal of Federal control seems
likely to be included in the program
of both parties in 1908, if, indeed, it
is not before that time written into
the statutes. 1t is hard TO realize
how rapidly public sentiment is
moving, how rapidly sentiment is
crystallizing into political programs,
and how fast programs are getting
themselves worked out into laws
and administration.
The railroad rate bill of last ses-
sion, it is now plain enough, was
only a beginning, rather than a con-
summation. There are going to be
more advanced proposals, and more
radical accomplishments by far, in
the next few years. They will all be
democratic, too; democratic in the
broadcast and best sense, as Senator
Newlands uses the word.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
ARTILLERY OFFICERS
ARE TRANSFERRED

Permanent assignments Of officers of
the Artillery Corps to the Coast Artil-
lery and the Field Artillery have been
announced by President Roosevelt. The
transfers were made 10 comply with an
act of Congress passed at its last SEES
sion. Under the new arrangement the
two branches of artillery will be sepa-
rate and distinct, changes, transfers
and new assignments being made within
one or the other division.
The President ordered il colonels, JIG
lieutenant colonies. A majors. pa cap
tains and 1Sr first lieUtenants to the
Coast Artillery. The Field Artillery gets
s colonies. 8 lieutenant coiOnels. "A ma
jOrs, 20 captains an 6S first lieutenants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
KIDNAPPED BOY
RETURNS A MAN

DIES MONIES, Iowa, May 9.-The hap
piest woman in Marshalltown. Iowa, is
Mrs. G. w. Norton, wife Of the Postal
Telegraph manager, who has found her
baby, kidnapped twenty-three years ago.
The baby" lives al Grand Junction.
Col, and has two childi en-. The lost and
now found son is William Porter Mrs.
Norton and her first husband lived in
Nebraska, ard, following a disagree
ment, the wife obtained a divorce and
the custody OF her four-year-old son.
Suddenly the son disappeared. and
then began the Misunderstanding search
by the mother. She suspected her
former husband. but had no proof, and
was always in uncertainty. She got
track Of her son recently through acct
dent, a friend reading her q letter from
Colorado, in which her son was men
toned as having sought his mother for
years. Porter does not know by whom
he was stolen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
BUFFALO STOPS
=" THAW PLAY"

BUFFALO, May 9.-ALayor Adams,
after hearing a delegation Of. Methodist
ministers. ordered the police 20 stop
"A Millionaire's Revenge q melodraua
based on the Tbaw-White tragedy Man
ager Stevens, Of the theater. after con-
sulung his attorney. decided 20 present
the play with some Of the Objectionable
lines cXpurgated- superintendent REGAIN
detailed a captain and his stenOgrapher.
and they attended the play and took
notes OF lines considered immoral.
superintendent Regan said that he
would submit the notes to the district
attorney for an opinion whether the play
can be stopped.