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The Washington times., 1908-08-01
MONUMENT TO HARRIS.

As a memorial to Joel Chandler Har-
ris a public park for the children OF
his home city, Atlanta, is suggested.
The idea has found immediate favor
throughout the South and the name OF
the prospective playground has already
been chosen-Jncle RemuS Park. The
Atlanta Constitution heads the popular
subscription list with a contribution or
500 and in editorially commencing the
plan says: In bit Of green ana grassy
woodland poisoning in spring and sum-
meTs spreading natures choicest frag-
rance, where the squirrel and hooking
bird and even Brer Rabbit might find
a tempting bower. populated by little
tots who know OF have yet to learn the
joys Of the old plantation stories-the
spirit Of Uncle Remus would be there
delighting IN the joyous picture, while
unmindful, as In life, OF the brain and
toll that made il possible. AS il was
Mr.. Harris chief delight 70 give others
pleasure while he lived. the most fitting
tribute would find expression IN thai
which would mean continuation Of MIS-
lies greatest purpose"
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
NEXT TO NEW YORK.

Yonkers delegates to the recent EIks
grand lodge meeting took with them 20
Dallas, Tex, a supply Of badges made
after a design by ex-AssembIyman
George n. Rigby, past exalted ruler OF
Yonkers Lodge and a delegate to the
national gathering OF course. the
badges have the traditional clock face
with the hands pointing 10 1.-THE hour
for the toast 10 the absent brothers. -
The novelty Of the emblems lies in the
engraved line, Next To the Largest City
in America" Yonkers really had only
75. 600 population, but its boast Is well
founded, for geographically il Is next 10
the largest city IN the country
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
HORSES POWER OF SMELL.

The horse will leave mUsty hay IN
touched In his bin. however hungry. He
viii not drink II water Objectionable
10 his snif, or from a bucket which
some odor makes offensive. however
thirsty. His intelligent nostrils will
widen. CULVER, and query over the daiE-
test bit offered by the fairest Of hands.
with coaXtngs that would make a mort
al shut his eyes and swallow a nauseous
mOuthful at one gulp- A mare is never
satisfied by either sight or whinny that
her colt IS really her own until she has
a certified nasal certificate TO the fact.
A blind horse, now living. will not al
low the approach Of any stranger with
out showing signs OF anger not safely
to be disregarded- The distinction IS
evidently made by his sense OF smell
and at a considerable distance. Blind
horses, as a rule, VIII gallop wildly
about a pasture without striking the
surrounding fences. The sense Of smell
informs them of its prOximity.-Horse
and Stable.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
Talk about energyl

A half cake Of FelS-Naptha soap can
display more energy in getting rid of dirt
IN half an hour than an able-bodied
woman can in half day.
But there's this difference: Much of
the woman'S energy is wasted.
When she rubS clothes hard on a
waShboard she wears out the clothes in
trying to rub out the dirt.
Fels-Naptha concentrates its energy
on the dirt-diSsolveS it into tiny particles
that are easily rinsed away-without
harming the most delicate fabric.
And it does this in cool or lukewarm
water, without hot water or boiling, sum-
meT or winter.
Do you prefer to supply the dirt
removing energy yourself or to use that
stored up in cake Of FelS-Naptha7
If you choose the easier and better
way, follow directions on the red and
green wrapper.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
Anty Drudge Discovers Why George
Has No Appetite.

Anty Drudgs-"What9 eating dinner in this steamy,
smelly kitchens 1 should chink it would take your
appetite away"
Hrs SloI have noticed that George doesn't eat much
on washdays."
Anty Drudgs-''How can lei Why don't you use
Fels-Napthal Boiling water isn't necessary; and
you'll be through your wash plenty Of time to have
dinner in the diningroom. Or if you prefer the
kitchen, there viii be steam or bad SMELLS
The Washington times., 1908-08-01

Roosevelt changed your mind IN refer
ence TO the support OF BryanE''- was
asked.
I am on very friendly terms with
President Roosevelt. replied Nj
Mitchell. and think very highly OF
hin, but that would not sway me pO-
htically. Our friendship was not
brought about by politics.
Has Never Met Taft.
I have never met 8Ir. Taft. and do
not know what kind OF a man be Is ex-
cept what have read about him. 1
have met Mr. Bryan twice. but also
know very little about him.
I want 70 say positively that / an
not talking politics: will not give any
opinion as % what Is likely 70 occur or
who Is 20 be elected. and I want 70
avoid being put IN q position where 3,
might be said was going 70 take part
IN the campaign, which I am not"
Mr.. NitchelTs name had been men
toned as a candidate for Vice President
on the ticket with Mr. Bryan, and also
for governor OF Illinois on the Demo
cratic ticket. and in this connection he
said:
The Holding of a political office never
appealed 10 me I VIII devote my time
10 other duties
IN new 1OIk POSITION
Mr.. Mitchell came TO this city to &C
cept the position OF cheirman Of tht
trade agreement department of the Ma
tional Civic Federation with headqUar'
ters AZ 81 Fourth az niue. Mr.. Mitchell
who viii make his home IN New York
entered upon his duties this morning
The National Civic Federation wal
founded by Mark Hanna for the set
Ting Of labor disputes William h TAT
is q member OF the federation. Th'
president Is ex-Mayor Seth Low. i
was Mr.. Low who faduced Mr.. Mitchell
70 accept His salary, IL IS said, viii b
more than $500 a year.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
SILENT IN STUPOR
AS FRIENDS MARVEL
Case of Pittsburg Girl, Found IN
conscious at Home After Disap-
pearance, Still a Mystery.

PlTTSBURG, Aug. clara Ronter,
the eighteen-yesr-old girl who mys-
teriously disappeared from her Shouse-
town home Monday and then magicaliy
reappeared twenty-four hours later, FOL
lowing an all night search today, mani
tests no returning signs of conscious
ness. She has remained in a stupor
ever since she was found, appa rently
lfeiess. IN her own bed early Tuesday.
Powerful reStOratves have been admin
istered- Physicians today admit that
they are baffied
Clara left her home Monday 10 post
a letter. she was In coed spirits and
said she would return IN time for sup
per When she did not return, her
father searched among neigEbOrs TO see
II she had gone 10 visit one OF them.
Not finding her, a posse CT farme Is
secured the woods for miles around all
night Worn out. the father and mother
OF the girl returned home early Tuesday
and found the girl in her own bed.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
Mitchell Won't Enter Campaign;
Refuses to Divulge HIS Choice
Former Chief of Miners Refuses TO Say If He Sympa-
thizes With Stand Taken by Gompers-Has
Never Met Taft

NEW YORK. Aug. John Mitchell,
former president of the United Nine
workers OF America, has announced
that under no circumstances would he
take any part In the Presidential cam
paign.
This statement, coming from a man
who f. looked upon as the head Of or
ganized labor IN his country, next TO
Samuel GomIers. caused a profound
sensation IN labor circles in this city
last night.
Mr.. Mitchell made known in emphatic
language. first. that he would make no
speeches for Bryan. and. secondly. that
he does not intend 70 take any part
whatever in the coming election.
May Surprise GomPers
Mr. AIftcheIIs declaration will m
doubtedly be a great surprise 70 Presi-
dent Gompers. who. as is well known,
hes always sought the advice OF this
cool-headed and able labor leader, who
displayed his ability IN the great an
thracite coal strike OF 1902. For this
reason II was Nj Mitchell who accom-
panied CTOmpers TO Chicago, where the
two made a fight before the platform
committee Of the Republican national
convention for an anti-injunction plank
but got u stone instead OF bread" as
both expressed then. selves at the time
The two then proceeded 10 the Demo-
cratic national convention az Denver
and obtained everything they wanted IN
the platform OF that party
II was then Mr.. Gomper5 declared
that he would do everything In MS
rover to bring about the election q
Sir. Bryan and Mr.. Mitchell, who was
with him, expressed similar views Mr.
Mitchell, however, has since decided
that Il would be best for him because
OF his standing as a labor leader not
to express any views whatever regard
ing the political situation, ana 20 let
every man form his own political OplH-
ion without any suggestion from him
Refuses to Commit Himself.
Speaking of President GOmpers, Mr..
Mitchell said:
Il will lOt say whether OF not I am
in sympathy with the stand taken by
Mr.. Gompers- I will not say what side
1 am on or make any predictions 1 an
stu and viii remain a member OF the
National Executive Council OF the
American Federation Of Labor, but
did not attend the conference Of heads
Of the national labor organizations
called 10 agree on a personal pro-
gram.
HAS your friendship for President
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
Refuses to Commit Himself.
EXCURSIONS.

Evening trips down the breezy Poto-
mae aboard the luxurious jamestown
constitute popular means Of avoiding
the oppressive heat Of the city after
nighttall. So spacious is this magnln-
cent steamer that IL is as II one were
aboard a private yacht even when he-
passengers run into the hundreds. as
is the case almost every trip Located
in a favorable position aboard IS the
Palm Garden OF cafe. where both sub
stantials and deliCacies are served at
popular prices. Leaving at every
evening the jamestown lands her pas
seaSers at foot Of Seventh street again
at about Il
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
TROOPS ON WAY
TO QUELL REBELS

MARSEILLES, Aug 1.-Two thousand
troops have just sailed from hers for
service against the native rebels on the
Indebtedness frontier. Aatl-govern-
ment forces In the chamber Of deputies
have opposed the campaign vigorously.
The administration Is growing anxious
for the cOlony's safety
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
DEFENDED CHAPULTEPEC.

Santiago Hernandez, the last survivor
of the Mexican forces that defended
Chapultepec against the American army
in 1S47, died recently IN Mexico City.
Senior Hernandez. who was we'll
known artist in his country, was sew
enty-five years old at the time OF his
death, being only e little more than
fourteen years old when serving in the
Mexican army He was a cadet at the
Celegio Mllitar when the war began
and in one Of the assaults on Chapulte-
pee was taken prisoner by the forces
Of General Scott. The American COM
mander expressed great admiration
for the valorous young soldier,
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
WANTS ROOSEVELT
TO KEEP HANDS OFF
Railroad Believes II Can Easily
Adjust Present Trouble With
Switchmen.

NEW YORK, Aug. President
Truesdsle. OF the Delaware. Laclla-
wanna and Western, declared today
that the trouble between his road and
its switchmeu was not a matter for in
reference by President Roosevelt He
expressed the belief that in case the
switchmen appealed TO toe President,
the latter would ignore them.
Il cannot understand why Mr.. ROose-
Welt should wish 10 Interfere in our
affairs" Blr. Truesdale said. The trOu-
BILE Is not Of such Importance as to in
wife his attention. II is local. and will
be adjusted by the railroad as il sees
proper"
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
GUNBOAT ORDERED
TO FETCH CONSULS

Instructions have been sent to Com
mander Maxwell, OF the gunboat Mari
eta, 10 proceed to Ceiba, Honduras. and
bring away four consular officers
charged with unlawful Intervention in
the political affairs OF Honduras
The cOnsuls whose exequaturs have
been Cancelled by President Davila are
Drew Linnard, United States consul at
Ceiba; his vice consul, and the consuIs
Of Spain and France.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
HELPLESS IN POOL,
AGED MAN IS SAVED
After BlackberrieS, He Breaks Leg
and Falls Into Water, Where
He Is Found.

MEDIA. Pa. Aug Ito lie help
less with a broken leg in a pool Of
water. in imminent danger OF drowning
al any time for many hours, was the
horrible experience OF John Clark, an
aged Philadelphian, who was rescued
BY Martin Leroy. a young man Of
Media, who, while after mushrooms.
found Mr. Clark in the dangerous pre-
dicament.
Shortly after daylight. while in the
neighbOrhOOd OF Hollis Mills. Mr. Leroy
noticed man who was apparently en-
deayOring 20 get a drink from a pool
but after few minutes saw the mans
head rise frosI- the water, and then
drop back Win a splash. which was
repeated when moan escaped the
sufferer.
After being revived, Mr.. Clark told a
story OF suffering. He Is the father
OF Philadelphia policeman, and had
come out after blackberries the day
before While attempting 10 climb a
fence he fell. breaking his leg. and
alighted IN the pool
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
GEM-SET POEM
GIFT TO QUEEN

PARIS. Aug. 1.-Ons Of the most ceIs-
brated jewelers. OF Paris has Just COM
pleted a beautiful gold frame. encrusI-
ed with precious stones. which e1ClO5e8
a poem written II letters OF gold ca
parchment and signed BY the author.
Abbas Him. Khediye Of EgypL The
poem Is dedicated 20 the Queen % EnR-
land
The poem was accompanied b e bou-
Guet OF flowers which was sent by thE
akhedive 70 her majesty.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
ECONOMY!

Maidie. nearly four. brought TO her
mother two little branches which she
had broken from a bush and stripped OF
their leaves.
some switches 70 switch the boys when
they are naughty"
But" objected the mother. you do
not want your dear little brothers 10
be switched, do your
We'll, when they're naughty" Maidie
emphasized. They're such nice little
switches Oovingly) 1T would be a pity
to waste them. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01

EcIipslng the many other amusements
Ia temporary popularity the star at
traction out at Chevy Chase Lake this
season appears 90 be the new pony
track. situated on the level stretch Of
the hill above the band stand Bril-
lautly illuminated, the two rings, one
within the other, are nightly the OBJ
fective point Of hundreds old and
young, the friskiag ponies and the al
Turing burro teams being patrC aiZed
throughout the evening Programs are
arranged anew for the nightly Marine
Band concerts, extra numbers Usualls
being added for Sunday evenings, when
there IS no dancing. On other nights
the Marine Randmen conclude the mu-
steal program at about 9, in order 70
lie on hand at the big pavilion. which
maintains Is accusoned favor with pa
irons.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01

When one has but a few days at a
time in which to take a vacation the
problem becomes a serious task 10 solve
with any satisfaction at all The Nor
folk and washington weekend outings
20 Old Point Comfort were planned with
special reference for those whose bust
ness and other duties preclude extended
vacation trips. one price covers all
expenses, boat and MOTEL varying OF
course with the time one spends at the
Chamberlin. Tickets are on sale eyer5
Friday and Saturday az the uptown Of
fee, T05 Fourteenth street Friday tick
cts are good 10 return 10 Monday or
Tuesday; Saturday tickets 10 Tuesday
Saturday 70 Monday tickets for the
round trip only are on sale at both o.
fees every Saturday
CITY life r. made endurabIe during the
summer months by the opportunities
offered 70 spend an evening on the
water OF ell tina trips down the Z D
tonac the one 10 River View holds
enjoyment and recreation. The steamer
Queen Anne makes three trips daily
and Sunday Under the new manage
ment everything IS done to promote the
comfort and enjoyment OF excursion
lists.
Nothing else adds so much to the en-
iovnent OF a DAYS outing as the op-
ing At Colonial Beach the facilities
for salt water bathing are especially
good. The steamer St. Johns leaves
every morning in the week. except Mon
day and saturday. at S.45 o'clock and
arrives home at about 1870 p m This
is a popular all-day trip with thousands
OF Washingtonians who seek recreation
and sport on the water.
Rarely has newly announced ex-
cursiOn met with such instant favor as
has that TO Atlantic City and other sea-
side resorts by way OF the Washington.
way, and the Ericsson line steamers
from baltimore
The officials Of the company report
that no sooner was the announcement
made than the ticket agents were del
uged with inquiries. both personal and
by phone. and il has been necessary to
put in service an extra car leaving
Washington at o'clock in the morning
10 accommodate the travellers who de-
sire TO take the day boat from Bald-
more at s o'clock IA the morning.
Chesapeake Beach is a place OF. merrf-
ment these days on for Chesapeake, -
is heard from parties all over Wash
ingtOn who have found the resort to be
a place whore a delightful day can be
spent with its multitudinOus attractions
The salt water bathinS. the crab Ash
ing on the long pier. the dancing pa
Vilion with its splendid orchestra the
long board walk and, a little beyond. tbs
restful shade trees with the little sum-
mer houses. all theJe things have com
bined TO make IL tha popular resort that
fl IS
Just now the social season is at its
height and gay parties OF pleasure seek
ers flock TO the seashOre TO pass the
day. Weekend parties have found II
20 be just the spot they dreamed Of
and hundreds make for Chesapeake
Beach as Sunday draws nigh. The com
Portable ride in the trains which leave
the District line station a. frequent
intervals during the day Is but one OF
the pleasan7 incidents OF the trlD.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-02-22

Of spirit and good health that are so
necessary to good farming and good
manhood and good womanhood.
when such people are unable to do
six good days work In q week. they
are often counted indolent or worth
less. when more than half the truth
Is that they are by their food made
physically unit for good work. We
all recognize that we must feed our
work stock we'll II they are to work
well. It IL just as true for man as Il
Is for beast.
Ix.-Try Doubling Your Garden
Area This Year.
The garden or the truck patch
should not be too small. Unless land
IL very scarce. Il will be found better
10 enclose twice IN much land N
will be used to raise vegetables any
one year. 10 that half Of Il can be
given over TO vegetables each year
and tho other half to soil rcnovatin9
crops. This Ia In tine with tho idea
that wc should tirxt Of all make our
soil right before wc plant our gar
den. There viii always DO need for
tho peas or ciovcrs that may b
grown on that part Of tho land which
II not raising vegetables. or the
whole crop may DO piowcd under.
Thia plowing under OF soil-improvins
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-02-22
TEN RULES FOR SUCCESS IN RAISING VEGETABLES AND FRUIT.

crops had better be done in the fall
so that the vegetable matter will be
well rotted and the land will not be
sour when the vegetables are to be
planted the following year.
x.-Learn How to Fight Diseases
and Insect Pests.
II will certainly pay to learn about
spraying vegetables and fruit bear
ing bushes. vines. and trees. to pro-
tect them from insects and diseases:
to learn how to treat potatoes for
scab. how plant diseases and insect
pests live In the land and how they
can be managed. etc. etc. All these
things can be studied In bulletins
that are sent free to all who request
Il Of State Experiment Stations or
the Department OF Agriculture at
Washington. Here II IL pertinent to
say that orders for these bulletins
ought to be sent to the places men,
toned. The Editors do not keep the
bulletins for distribution. and re-
quests for bulletins ought not to be
sent to them. The Experiment Sta
lions and the Department Of AgricuI-
ture are maintained at public ex-
pcnse to do just such work. and will
chccrfuily send bulletins to all who
ask for them. Other bulletins on
pruning should BIO asked for at the
same time.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-02-22
NONE EQUAL TO The D

Hy6a's Improved Diverse Cultivatow q The
most wonderfully useful SIMPLE implement
sves devised for tho farmers manifold uses and
ns:dsi So hight Of draught, and 20 perfectly
crops h half Tho usual tins. You can cultivate
early and often; gr1as and weeds Win nsvu9 Rst
. start n any kind Of season.
Tns frame stands high. nuvss sAnkea q
h % cheap and dos such valuable work that
pEUpss economy On tho farm DEMANDS ID
purchase and uM. D~~r ssa&hAw say ssAw @aAA
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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-02-22

quires alertness Of mind and physi-
cal %activeness. The dullard or the
sluggard cannot hope to compete
with those who are bright OF mind
and Industrious. But there Is no
other kind Of farm work In which
the mind can save the muscles more.
The work, therefore, naturally ap-
peals to those who are capable OF
good head-work. The object Of this
article will be to point out how head
work can be applied to the raising
Of vegetables and fruit
II will not do to wait till the crop
Ia to be cared for before We plan
how 1t Is to be done. Before the
ground is prepared for planting We
must have a general idea Of what We
are going to do and how ne are 60
ing to do It. Particularly with vcge-
tables. the expense OF the necessary
labor 10 the great burden. Every
practical for reducing the
necessary labor will be gainfui.
1.-The Land shoald be Drained
Thoroughly.
The land must DO thoroughly
drained. The drains should be rath-
er deep and numerous. They viii
dry or tho land and enable - TO
work Il In vet seasons when our
neighbors cannot work theirs. The
drains win also In due time make the
land o open. II II naturally runs
together too much. Instead OF rc-
naming ono solid lump. cvcn the
sub-soil far down will be acted on
by the air TIL II becomes more open.
Not only will the air have q better
opportunity later to got into the soi,
and TO prepare food for tho plants
by nitrincation. but tho roots Of the
crops will also be able 20 20 down
deeper. Another du1 thing about
thorough drainage II that II enables
land 10 Withstand drouth better. II
wc cannot put In tile drains. poles
or stone may bc piled In \ ditch and
then covered up. usc open bitches.
rather than to raise vegetables with
out good drainage. OF courSe there
are many pieces Of land OF an open
nature that do not need draining.
H.-<~s Humss into the Soil.
Such land In o likely 10 mead
TO have vegetable matter piowed I'M
der. Vegetable matter. whether got
from %barnyard manurc or from piow-
inx somc crop under. viii bc highly
Eainfui In all land where vegetables
r 10 be grown. Whether thu gar
deninx IL done for homo use or Tor
market. the acreage viii be small
compared With tho acreage Of ordin-
AIRY neld crops. Leaf mold from the
woods or rich earth hauled from
swamps and scattered over tho land
thick enough to color II nicely viii
feed crops TO great advantage.
Something that II we'll rotted II what
should bc hauied~~not whole icav
This will aid In the water control
and will give better returns from
what chemical fertilizer may be ap-
piled. In the work Of draining and
improving the soil. II ought 10 DO 70
membcred that one acre put In first.
class condition will give more 10,
pront than two acres i%ndi1crcntiy
prepared. The yield from tho one
good acre viii be no large and Ger.
tain and will need 30 little work In
proportion TO the Yield. that great
care In every particular OF making
the land ready In warranted. II
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