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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

If room is limited it hardly pays the
average person in setting out the first
apple trees to experiment with many
or fancy varieties Choose some re-
liable variety which can be easily han
died, cultivate it to its best, and let
others do the experimenting. II is
hard to uproot a thriving tree, even
though its fruit is worthless and falls
to the ground but to decay and be an
eyesore. casa =!
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

If you must let your chickens, big
and little, monopolize your neighbors'
front yards, back yards and sidewalks,
the least you can decently do when the
chickens have arrived at the stage
when they are worth anything to your
self or any one else-namely, the eat
ing stage-is to reward your much
tried neighbor with one of the said
pests for Sunday dinner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

It is a compliment to the average
woman that she would rather ride In
the merry go-round when attending the
state fair than spend her money view
ing the fearful carcass of some NAL
formed or adipose biped in the dime
museum. Fact is it Is usually the men
who patronize this last type Of attrac-
ton.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

NEPONSET Sheathing Paper and
~ Paroid Roofing adopted by the U.
S. Government and sold exclusively by
Smith & Reifsnider. Get samples and
prices.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

In buying any article of furniture, a
dress or suit Of clothes there are three
things which should be kept in mind
satisfaction during use, durability and
price Many a purchaser allows the
last consideration to be the determin-
ing one, ignoring the two other points
involved. He thus may be actually
paying a higher relative price than he
would for an article of better quality
costing a half or again as much.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25
POWERS MAGIC CREAM

A sure cure for Hay Fever and Ca
tarrh. For sale by
THE WESTMINSTER DRUGGISTS.
Hay Fever sufferers should begin
treatment at least month before the
disease develops, and there will be no
necessity for change of clim ate or spec
ialist. If directions are followed stric!-
ly there is absolutely no case that It
will not cure. july If
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25
miracle" WHEAT,

The miracle" or Alaska wheat, re-
puted to have yielded for an Idaho
farmer at the rate Of 90 bushels per
acre, had brief but brilliant course.
Skepticism was expressed in many
quarters and voiced in these notes re-
specting the reliability of the claims
made for this remarkable wheat. These
doubts have been verified by an au-
thentic investigation by Professor FL
lott, head of the agricultural depart
ment of the Washington State college.
After careful inspection Of the fields
Of wheat raised by this man Adams,
who foisted this mares nest on the
public. Professor Elliott reports that
instead of yielding 222 bushels per acre
wheat in these fields will not yield
more than thirty-five bushels to the
acre and that instead Of being No. I
hard, as claimed. 1t Is so soft as to be
almost worthless. Added to this. sever
al other varieties are mixed in with it.
"a lamentable thing about this is that
many bought some Of the wheat for
seed at SIS to $40 per bushel.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

In an address which Secretary Will
son Of the department Of agriculture
recently made at the Iowa state fair
he presented statistics which showed
that in spite of a steady and rapid de-
pletion of the soil in many sections of
the country the average crop yield for
the past ten years was greater In the
case Of most cereals than 1t was In the
decade between 1850 and 1870. which
seems to mean that the Inauguration of
scientific methods, including crop rota-
ton, has more than counterbalanced
the disadvantage OF an extensive deple-
ton Of original soil fertility
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

Waiting for a man to come to meal
after 1t is ready to put on the table is
just as trying from the housewives
standpoint as it Is for the man of the
house to wait for a meal to be pre-
pared after the dinner hour has ar
rived. When either of these situations
occurs there is need for patience and
forbearance, and this Is especially true
where the being late" on either side
has not come to be habit.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

Seven carloads of added eggs were
recently seized at Detroit Mich, and
held by authority of the federal pure
food commissioner. Inquiry developed
the fact that they had been bought up
In different states and were intended
for use in the manufacture of fancy
cookies and crackers. Folks have been
wondering for some time past what be-
comes Of the myriad bad eggs that are
sent to market, and the above seizure
gives an fnkling.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25
a PERENNIAL PROBLEM,

For the farmer in the corn belt there
Is no problem which annually con-
fronts him which is more important
than that found in the saving of his
seed for next years crop. While it is
pertinent on April to discuss methods
for the careful testing of seed corn, the
accepted time for securing it is be-
tween the list and the 18th Of October.
IN the northern part Of the corn belt,
where early maturity is an important
matter. it is well to select the ears in
tended for seed during the month of
September. when the earliest matur-
ing corn can be selected. In the selec-
ton Of the seed ears should be chosen
which are filled well at butt and tip,
whose kernels are Of medium size, of
as good depth as early maturity Will
permit and even rows. While the
old fashioned way of stripping back
the husks and tying two ears together
is good, an even better way IS to use
strong Irvine. tying each ear around
the middle and putting them crisis
cross to each until a good string Of
ears mas DeCI SeCuTeu. AuOSucl d1StAou
is to slip the butts of the ears ON to
long finishing nails driven through
wide inch boards. which may be fast
ened together conveniently as a sort
of rack. The early securing of the
seed corn Is imperative In order that
1t may become thoroughly dry before
the heavy freezes in November. If
there is moisture in the cob when the
hard freeze comes the seed is done for.
and it cannot be resurrected by any
kind Of q test. Now and then there
is a season when corn will cure and
dry on the stalk, but this is excep-
tional. When thoroughly seasoned
the seed should be stored in dry
place, preferably where it does not
freeze but this is not essential pro-
yided there is no moisture in 1t. When
seed is secured in the above manner
and then carefully tested next March
or April a good stand of corn would
seem to be assured.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

The agriculturist who annually al
lows his corn fodder to go to waste
beyond what his stock get out Of the
bleached and tattered leaves during
the months following the husking Of
the crop is not living up to his agrfcul-
tural opportunities, and he needn't pre-
tend that he is. Probably cured corn
fodder Is second in feeding value only
to clover, while If left in the field 1t
barely provides the energy which an
animal has to expend in scratching
around for it. For all kinds Of feeding
purposes the silo makes possible the
most economical handling of the crop.
In cases where this is not feasible the
corn should be cut with the harvester rs
soon as the husks begin to turn yellow
and put In large, well topped shocks.
which may be fed corn on or husked
out at leisure. Perhaps there IS no sin
gle feature which distinguishes eastern
farmers from those living west Of the
Mississippi river more than this Of the
disposal which they make OF their corn.
stalks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

Several close observers of bird life in
the vicinity In which the writer lives
have had their attention drawn to the
fact that during the interval from July
Is to Sept. the robins, which usually
are very plentiful and are often seen
by dozens under lawn sprays, were
strangely missing. Whether they went
to localities where there had been
more abundant rainfall or where they
found insect life more abundant 1t
would be difficult to say. Sept. l finds
them back again in large numbers, and
they are as welcome as they were
ApriI
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

There is probably no single phase Of
farm industry that is given so little
attention as that of the raising Of poul-
try, and yet the poultry and egg bust
ness of the country for 1907 surpassed
in total value all the wheat produced
and was q close second to the value of
the entire cotton crop. Were the atten-
ton devoted to poultry on the farm
equal to that now given to the raising
Of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs it IS
quite likely that the returns from this
industry would quickly pass the billion
dollar mark
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25
Do You Want A Suit /
Order This Fall?

All the new Olive Greens, Browns
and latest Stripes; not Samples to show
you, but the goods, cut just as you want
it, and made right, at lower price than
so-called tailor made suits from samples
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

A small central Iowa town is to be
one Of the first In the west to establish
denatured alcohol plant under the
law recently passed by congress hav-
ing that end in view. Local citizens,
aided by outside capitalists. will
finance the enterprise. The plant is to
have capacity Of 200 gallons daily
and will be ready for operation in
few months. The products consumed
In the manufacture of the alcohol will
be grain. fruits and vegetables.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

Not only because they have larger
stock to select from, but they know they
can always find the latest style, reliable
quality and the lowest prices here.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1908-09-25

With September come the school
days again, and each parent has a lit
tie missionary duty before him in help
ing his boys and girls to get into the
right groove-the right mood for the
work before him. A childs attitude
toward his school and his teacher Is
Influenced nightly by what the par
ents think and talk at home. Even
though the fall work detafns the boy
or girl at home for some days. let not
that be an excuse for thinking that
education is Of secondary Importance.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
NO BARBED SHAFTS AT OHIO DINNER.
President and Secretary Taft Will Not Be
Assailed, Says Colonel McCook.

Colonel John ]. McCook. president OF the Ohio
Society, whose annual dinner be given at
the Wadorf-Astoria Saturday night. said yes
terday that there foundation for the story
that Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt would
Among the speakers advertised are Governor
Hughes. Senator Foraker, of Ohio: Judson Har-
mon. of Ohio: Judge Peter S. Grosscup of Chi
cago, and William d. Murphy. of this city. Until
this week the committee expected that Secretary
Taft would be at the dinner. but II was said yes
terday that speaking engagements I'm the West
would prevent him from attending. Colonel Nc
Cook went to Washington yesterday to see the
Secretary. Before leaving he said:
There is politics in the Ohio Society and
will be. Mr. Taft was invited as a guest
pontnent that he will be able to attend.
don't think the majority of the men announced
to speak be said TO be antagonistic to the ad-
minstration. Judge Grosscup. 1 should say. Is an
administration man He and Senator Foraker are
honorary members OF the society. There is abso-
lutely foundation for any suggestion that there
is politics In the arrangements for the dinner"
"Ts Governor Hughes TO be the chief guest OF
honor?'' he was asked.
''They all guests of honor-Governor Hughes
Senator Foraker, Judge Harmon. Judge Grosscup
and Mr. Murphy There is no chief guest of honor
The Governor OF the state Is always invited"
''Will politics be discussed at the dinner?'''
'.I can't say to that-very likely When Ohio
men get together they likely to talk on many
subjects"
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
RUSH TO HEAR HUGHES'S VIEWS.
Republican Club Flooded with Requests for
Tickets to Reception on Friday.

Final arrangements for the reception OF the
Republican Club 10 Governor Hughes Friday
night, at which he has expressed HIS purpose to
announce his views national issues, were
made by the committee of which James S. Leh-
mailer is chairman yesterday.
Owing to the demand from all quarters for
tickets to the reception, IT has been found nee
essary TO limit each member to one guest There
Will not be a single ticket for general distribu-
tion. 1t is expected that few OF the tickets
issued will not be used. and the club IS likely
to have one Of the largest gatherings in its
history.
Charles H. Young. president Of the club, will
introduce Governor Hughes, who will respond
in the speech which is being awaited with in
terest in all parts Of the country. Following the
Governors speech he will have the opportunity
OF meeting those present in informal recep-
ton
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
WAR OF THE WHISPERS.
Continued from first page

forcing their way down to the stage to start
their housecIeaning Slotkin rushed to the 'front.'
of the stage and yelled: You anarchists
responsible for McKinley's death. You sent
Mckinley 20 his grave. You COwards.
thieves. murderers and'-some other things
But the police were near and he stopped
Then it was pell-mell for the stairway. two
Irish "cOppers' against five hundred others. and
the cops won. ''Whiskers.'' the bomb thrOWer.
being the first to make his getaway with sew
eral others who had promised TO Mayor Nc
CIeIlan. despite helmets and nightsticks follow
ing as close seconds.
The stairway narrow. but that didn't
trouble the ''troubemakers'' they climbed
over each other in a vain attempt TO escape
After It was all over ReardOn remarked 70
Lynch: Come on over on my post. There is
couple OF husky Irishmen fighting over there.
Nothing doing said Lynch, until get the
reserves. for that will be good fight" And
they sadly left the scene
There Will be conference of the remnants OF
the Crisis society tonight at No. 162
Madison street. at which sporting whisk-
ers will be admitted No reporters have yet
signifed their willingness to sacrifice them
selves for duty's sake either.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
4 POLL OF THE SENATE.
T1oenty-nine Ont of Sirty RepubH-
cans FaOor Tafts Nomination.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau I

| Washington Jan. 25--"The Washington Post"
| which has just made poll OF the Republican
members of the Senate. will say tomorrow
| morning:
Practically one-half OF the sixty Republican
members OF the United States Senate in
favor of the nomination Of Secretary Taft for
the Presidency at the hands of the Chicago con-
vention.
Twenty nine of the Senators. distributed from
Maine to California and from Minnesota to Mis-
souri,, declared preference for the Secretary of
War I'm answer to the question: What candi-
date do you individually prefer as the nominee
of the Republican party for the Presidency"
Nineteen expressed themselves as in favor OF
other candidates. Five voted for Senator Knox
a like number for ice-President Fairbanks two
for Speaker Cannon, two for Governor Hughes
two for Senator La Toilette, two for Senator
Foraker. and one for President Roosevelt. Those
Senators who avowed candidates were not
interviewed, 1t was assumed they favor their
own nomination. These are Senators Knox, La
Toilette and Foraker. The poll was begun after
Governor Hughes had announced his candidacy.
Senator Bourne voted for the President.
OF the Senators from California, Oregon and
Washington four are for Taft, is for Fair
banks and ono for Roosevelt Five of the SEN
ators from Idaho. Montana, Wyoming Utah
Colorado and Nevada voted for Taft two for
Knox and two We're non-committal. In the
states of North Dakota, South Dakota Nebraska
Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri twelve
expressed n preference for the nomination of
Secretary Taft. One voted for Fairbanks In
the states of Michigan, West Virginia. Delaware
and New Jersey three Senators voted for Taft
one for the Vice-President and one for Senator
Knox Two were non-committal; one was abb
sent OF the Senators from the states of New
York, Vermont. New Hampshire, Maine, Massa-
chusetts. Connecticut and Rhode Island five
voted for Taft two for Hughes. Five were nom
committal and one absent
In seventeen states Secretary Taft received
the votes of either both Senators or of one where
the other remained nom communicative. In nine
states the votes Of both Senators. Of one
where the other remained non-communicative
were for other candidates. In two states the
Senators We're non -committal.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

ell, whether or not one railroad may hold stock
in another. Another result OF the suit which is
looked forward TO with considerable interest is
said to be the possibility that the Supreme
Court will practically reverse itself in so far as
fits earlier interpretations Of the antitrust law
are concerned, It having held at that time that
all combinations in restraint Of trade. whether
reasonable or unreasonable, were Illegal. II Is
maintained by some Of the legal experts Of the
government that the opinion Of Chief Justice
Fuller in the Northern Securities case fore
shadows a decision that combinations effecting
only reasonable restraint Of trade not pro-
hioited by the Sherman Law.
Should the highest court decide against the
government in this II would doubtless
pave the way for prompt legislation authorizing
traffic agreements, subject, Of course, to au-
thorftative supervision by the Interstate Com
merce Commission, such as have been suggest
ed advisable by the President in two annual
messages. Should the decision sustain the con-
tention OF the government IL is somewhat diff
cult to foresee what good end will have been
served for has been the course of the roads
controlled by the Northern Securities Company,
the defendants, when enioined from perpetual
ing their present form of combination might be
able TO effect another equally promotive OF their
own welfare. although invulnerable to attack
on the ground Of illegality.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
LEAGUE VON'T DISBAND.
Hughes Men Want Black for Big
-Four" DELEGATE.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Albany, Jan. 25.-Enorts will be made by the
Hughes State League and those working IN
sympathy with II to send Ex-Governor Frank s.
Black to Chicago as one of the Big Four" dele
gates. He is taking part quietly in the Hughes
movement and this particular group of the Gov
ernor's supporters believes his election one
of the delegates large to the national con-
vention necessary TO the success OF the Gov
ernor's candidacy.
1t announced here positively to-day by
politicians who were In conference last night
with ex-senator Bracket that the Hughes State
League had no intention OF stopping its work,
William Barnes, jr., and some other men
classed as "anti-Hughes' have demanded. These
say they willing to bear the brand
OF factionalists in persstng in their work
along this line, because to them 1t seems
necessary that earnest work be done to as
the choice Of delegates TO the national
convention who are heart and soul for Governor
Hughes. They fear that too great unity of the
sort proposed by those who would swing into
the Hughes movement now would not result
happily for the Governors candidacy.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
MOHLER DENIES POLITICAL MOVE
Curtailment on Union Pacific Only Matter
of Necessity, Says Viee-President.
lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. !

tBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Omaha Jan. 20-Vice-P President Mohler OF ths
Union Pacific Railroad denied to-day that ths
heavy reduction 10 be made in the railroads
mechanical force was a political move directed
at the present national administration.
The conversation with him. published in press
dispatches. declaring that the Presidents ''iants
for reform was responsible. he declared TO pa
only his personal opinion. not given out for pub
lication. This conversation indicated that ths
company would work with reduced force 50
long as the Presidents activity against corpo-
rations continues.
You may say that the Union Pacific Is only
cutting down because IL has to-" he said. and
not because IT is any pleasure to the company
TO throw thousands of men out of work. Tbs
public Will be affected in way by the reduce
tion in force. and all the comforts 20 travel VIA
oe preserved just before"
Mr. Mohler denied that he had received anx
pohticai instructions from E. II. Hartman.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

| tional convention the choice Of the Empire
State"
call was issued yesterday from county COM
| mittee headquarters in New York for meeting
of the county committee at the Murray Hill
Lyceum Wednesday night. President Par
sons returned to Washington Friday night
after making all arrangements for calling the
meeting.
At the headquarters of the Hughes State
League in the Bristol Building. it was said that
the work of organizing Hughes clubs IN this and
other states would be pressed with the greatest
vigor. A member of the executive committee
of the league said:
TT may seem a triae cold blooded and
charitable. but it is a fact that the friends Of
Governor Hughes who have organized the
Hughes national and state leagues do not put
very much faith in the sincerity of President
Parsons and his immediate lieutenants. who
were hostile TO Governor Hughes until they
were forced into line for him. We do not be-
lleve that It would be safe to leave the political
fortunes of Governor Hughes in the hands of the
gentlemen who at heart are in favor Of the
nomination of Secretary Taft They may say,
now that they have to. that they are first and
last and all the time for Governor Hughes for
President. That will be an excellent thing for
them to keep saying until the holding OF the
It is entirely likely that they VIII find an excuse
for giving aid and comfort to the Taft men
instead of standing fast and making uphill
fight for the nomination of Governor Hughes.
ITO put It in nutshell, the Hughes State
League does not trust the Parsons organization
any longer, and We going ahead to nail
things down tight for the Governor If
We are receiving letters from all over the United
States expressing the pleasure of the writers on
account Of what doing for Governor
Hughes and urging US to keep right doing
moro Of the same hing. While do not
ucpate any trouble in obtaining the election Of
national convention delegates who will be for
Hughes on the first ballot. anticipate lot of
difficulty in electing delegates who will make an
aggressive fight for the Governor. The action OF
the Republican County Committee next week
will be a good thing for the Hughes boom all
over the country. but Il will not warrant US in
relaxing our vigilance"
Samuel S. koenig. one of the Parsons district
leaders, said last night that II the OdelI men
made themselves disagreeable the friends OF Mr.
Parsons would pass resolution In the county
committee expressing confidence in President
Parsons and in the integrity OF his motives Mr.
koenig predicted that such motion would pass
with the accustomed majority.