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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
RAISING CABBAGE.

Before the young cabbage are large
enough TO transplant, the ground they
are to occupy should be cleared OF
everything that will be in the way
Of working the cabbage, and the soil
turned over and allowed to lie for n
few days to mellow a harrow should
then be run over 1t to smooth 1t down,
break up the clods and kill the weeds
that remain. This done, the hills can
be made up or the ground marked out
for the cabbage, which should be
placed about three feet one way and
four the other from one another.
When they are about four inches high
Is the time to set them out. II II rains
when this occurs, set them out, by
all means, just as soon as 1t slacks
raining Pull them up by catching
close TO the ground but be careful
In so doing not to mash the stalks
or let the fingers slip on them, for
II the young tender bark Is injured
the plant will take the rust and die.
About three days after setting sprin-
kle some salt on them to keep the
worms off and TO start them to grow
ing, and II the ground Is dry work
the cabbage every four days, but ii
wet not at all. Continue sprnkling
salt on them to keep the worms OFT,
and when they commence to head re.
move the bottom leaves, as this will
let all the substance of the plant go
into tho head.
All cabbage, OF course, Will not do
equally well on the same land, and
certainly not in the same locality.
Such being the case, care must be
taken to obtain those varieties best
suited for the place In which they
are to be grown and then not to grow
them too long on the same piece OF
ground, for II devoted year after year
to the crop It will soon be out OF
condition, resulting in weakened VI
tally and loss OF color in the cab
bage.
An excellent fertilizer for the crop
consists OF phosphate, applied at the
rate OF one thousand pounds to the
acre. A home mixed, medium hlgh
grade. analyzlng 4 per cent. nitrogen,
7 per cent. phosphorlc acid and 9
per cent potash will do. This can
be distributed in the rows in which
the plants are to be set when the
ground is marked out.
Cultivation should always continue
until cabbage begin to head, and II
heads exceedingly crisp and tender
are wanted, nitrate of soda should be
applied Immediately after the soil Is
last titled, at the rate Of two hundred
pounds an acre in the row close to
but not on the plants. The heading
will be so much more general and
rapid that it often pays to do this.
Frederick o. Sibley.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
THE LITTLE COMMODORE
And q Seaman's Seventh Trip Through
the Inland Sea.

He came aboard at Nagasaki.
dressed all In gray, every snap of his
keen black eyes telling that he was
not delighted with his berth, and for
that matter neither were we, the
crew, exultant when we looked to our
gallant-mast and saw that we had
lost star, for instead Of an ad-
miral's pennant with two stars we fly
the one star of commodore. 1t was
Commodore Dewey who was succeed
ing Rear-Admiral McNair. McCue
timed his sweeping to accompany his
cracked voice, and sang:
"Hurrah, hurrah for southern right
hurrah!
Hurrah for the bonnie blue flag, that
bears single star"
But the swallowtail saves It. oh,
the discrimination of flags and pen-
nant! Some day, when have noth-
ing to do, will go to the flag locker.
just around from the ships library,
study them out, and write descrip-
tive poem about them. A flag that
means "yes" at the main truck means
mo" on the after gaff. We carry the
ensign of every country under the
sun, and among our rating flags there
are blue fields with one, two, three
or four white stars, standing respec-
lively for commodore, rear-admiral,
vice-admiral and admiral. OF the last
our navy has had but two-Farragut
and Porter. II will cost another war
to restore the Office.
Purdy recognized the newcomer on
sight; says he cruised the Mediter-
ranean with him when he was a
MILDLY, and Scotty says, Him and me
was shipmates with Farragut at New
Orleans" These two, with others of
the old guard, having approved, we
have nothing to do but accept their
verdict, and certain 1t is he can rem
der an admiral's inspection quite as
miserable as his predecessor. This
through with we started back for
Yokohama, making our seventh trip
through the Inland Sea.
/ have seen it in the rosy bloom Of
spring; In summer, when the purpling
mists from the hills came down and
nestled among the pendant wistarias;
in autumn, when the rose had deep
ened into crimson and the golden kiss
Of Midas awakened it to unwonted
splendor. But on this, my last voy-
age, / thought it more beautiful than
ever before, for the cold winds COM
ing down from the home of eternal
snow crisped the air until the halos
on the heads of the sailors, guardian
angels shone with uncommon radi-
ance.
Some time I am coming here again;
coming when may sleep all day un-
disturbed in my berth, and lie awake
all night upon the deck, watching the
stars as they guide the mariner upon
his way. Or / will loaf all day upon
the deck and sleep at night. Oh, joy
in the thought to sleep again whole
night through!-From "Three Years
Behind the Guns, in st. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
A PLEA FOR THE PLUM.

Next TO the peach, the plum Is the
most important fruit grown anywhere
In the temperate regions. In many
localities 1t is even more
important than the peach. This OBJ
servatlon holds true in Massachusetts,
for while in some sections the peach
Is valuable fruit and even an i'm.
portant commercial crop, there are
other sections where 1t cannot be
grown. Plums of some sort can be
grown, however, in every town In the
State.
This much wider adaptabllity OF
the pllm Is due to two causes: First,
there are many different varieties, de-
rived from many different species,
some Of which thrive on one soil and
some on another, so that plums may
be selected for every kind OF tllable
soil; second, these different species
vary great deal as to hardness.
While some OF them are more ten
der than peaches, others are even
, harder than apples, SO that they
may be grown in cold districts and
exposed situations. In spite OF all Its
] good points, the plum Is sadly neg
lected; in fact, 1t is a rarity to find
supply of good plums on any farm
In Massachusetts,. There are a few
trees on almost every farm, but the
sad fact Is that a majority Of them
are mere breeding places for black
knot; only a few ever bear fine,
sound, clean fruit.
Yet the plum Is one Of the most
luscious fruits when properly grown
and well Iipened on the tree. For
eating out OF hand 1t Is surpassed by
the peach alone, as a dessert fruit 1t
has no superior; while for canning 1t
easily ranks next to the peach, and
for jelly-making competes for first
place with the red currant.
Unfortunately, the general impress
, sion has grown up that the plum Is
difficult fruit to grow. In a certain
sense this Is SO; but when looked
at fairly, the plum Is found to be as
easily managed as any other crop.
The difficulty is that men have con.
sidered 1t to be of secondary import.
ance, and therefore have not given the
same careful attention to II that they
have to what they consider more i'm
portant crops.
The plum Is really no more dificuli
TO grow than corn tobacco or straw.
berries. There are a few principals
which have to be carefully attended
to-; but these requirements have to
be met with In every other crop, in
order TO make 1t success.-Cor-
Country Gentleman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26

out Of sight before Gladys should
change her mind.
"Now, smarty," began Elizabeth.
But her speech fed at the sight OF
Ralph, her sworn enemy, who came
around the corner with grocery
basket. Before he had time to put
the basket in safe place she was
running away at the top of her speed.
THAT kid is going to get what's
coming to her pretty soon." remarked
Ralph, resuming his burden. "She's
a peach, don't think"
Don't you care, Gladys" said Vic
toria to her mournful play fellow.
an make my brother Billy give you
his new little bull pup that he is SO
crazy about; that's better than an
old blue pencil"
ut wasn't so very old and 1t was
SO lovely, Vicky," said Gladys, with a
lump In her throat. Maybe Billy
won't give me the little dog"
"If he doesn't" said Victoria, un-
easily, hell have to fight 'Lizabeth' g
brother again, and his eyes are all
swelled up yet from the last time.
'Lizabeths brother is so much bigger
than he is that Billy hasn't any
show. Chicago News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
HIS FIDDLE.

].
His tender, sweet life-story's told
AT laSA!ie's solved the riddlel
He'll ask 'em not for harps of gold:
He'll only want his fiddle!
Twas far away for him TO roam
An eyes with teardrops glistened:
When. he was playin' Home, Sweet
). Home"
know the angels listened.
Seemed like that music, thrillin' far
A heavenly touch was given,
Sweet as the singin' OF star
Heard in dream O. heaveni
An echo came of unseen wings
As DER the. last dark river;
A strange, sweet tremblin' o. the strings-
And they were stilled forever.
V.
But in that higher land an fair
Where now he reads Life riddle,
Perhaps they'll need his music there
An give him back his fiddle!
Frank l.. Stanton, in Uncle Remus's-
The Home Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
DAIRY SCIENCE

During the past twenty-five years
progress in the knowledge of the COW
and the why of the dairy industry
has grown very extensively so thai
there is beginning to be formulated
what might be called dairy science.
About 1880 or near that time there
seemed to have come out in various
parts Of the world new ideas regard.
ing the dairy industry.
Practically the most important dis.
covery at this special period was the
idea reached various parts of the
periments were made along various
lines to accomplish this purpose. The
practical machines were first made
in Germany and Sweden, so that 1t
may be said that Germany and Sweden
were the birthplaces of the dlscov-
cry of this special method.
This being such radical departure
1t encouraged experiments and think
ers to further work, resulting in the
discovery of what might be called
the science of bacteriology as applied
to the dairy industry, followed direct
ly by the discovery of the Babcock
test
With these three inventions and dis
coveries, centrifugal separation OF
cream, the Babcock test for determin-
ing butter fat and meteorological de-
termination, we have the beginning
of what might be strictly called dairy
science and the foundation upon
which the development of SO many
different phases of the dairy industry
have been built.
Since the establishment OF the dairy
division in the Bureau of Animal In
dustry, Department of Agriculture, va
rious investigations have been car
ried on by that branch and are still
in progress along scientific lines es-
pecially those that have been direct
ed towards determining the best and
proper temperature at which to store
butter and cheese for future distrl-
button.
How to determine the moisture con-
tent OF butter and how to induce 1t
that may be called a scientific pro.
cess, the farmers and dairymen to
produce and deliver clean, wholesome
milk, are problems now under con-
sideration.
OF all the branches of agriculture,
the dairy industry has received in
the last twenty-five years more
thought and more care for its develop
ment along proper lines than any 9th
er individual department Of farming.
This has resulted in many changes
and improvements in the production,
manufacture and distribution OF dairy
products, giving to the people high
er and better grade of product and
thereby inducing larger consumption.
increasing the demand and generally
enhancing the value of the dairy to
nj parties engaged In the production
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
PROFIT IN WASTE PLACES ON
THE FARM

Many poor soils, now waste spots
on the farm, would become profitable
il planted with the right kind of for.
est trees and cared for in the right
way. Trees will often grow where
grain and grass will not. Swamps,
stony ridges, exhausted fields and
washed hillsides need not be aban-
doned. There is money in most of
them If they are set to work pro-
ducing wood lots and forests. Fer
tile acres are usually fairly profit
able, but the gravel bars, rocky
knolls, marshy swales and exhausted
and eroded slopes are not. Scarcely
one Of them need remain unproduc-
tive. They will grow timber-pine,
locust, poplar, Usage orange, oak,
chestnut or some other kind. But
the soil must be studied and the
species selected to suit 1t. Failure
might follow the planting of walnut
on soil suited to white pine or vice
versa.
Studies Of various regions and trees
that suit them have been made by
the forest service at Washington. Re
suits and conclusions have been pub
lished, and may be had for the ask
ing. The aim of these studies has
been to point out how the farms
waste and neglected corners may be
turned into wood lots where the farm
er may grow his own posts, poles,
fences and sawlogs. The owner pays
taxes on all his land, and is out OF
pocket for whatever is not earning
him something. Further, by growing
a tree crop on land which is too poor
to plough, the quality of the land it.
self is improved. Wood growing on
wornout land thus becomes, doubly
profitable.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
Practical Points.

The meek may inherit the earth,
but the mortgage is held by the
other fellow.
Don't hide your light under a BUSH
el-use reflector and make the most
Of 1t.
Success is the ability to forget
failure.
You cant play hockey from the
School OF Experience.
The reason that babies are so ex-
pensive is because the stork has such
long blH.-The Bohemian Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26

First Office Boy" Unsympathetic
world, l call it! I went to the boss
and showed him the rings round me
eyes, and asked If didn't need hol-
iday?"
Second Ditto-"Well, wot did g
say?"
First Dltto-"He said / needed a
half bar of soap. From Ally Sloper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
A DIRECTORS IDEA.

This business Of giving people a
lot Of straps to hang on to in the cars
is all wrong!" exclaimed the indig-
nant citizen.
That's right" answered Mr..
Dustin Stax, with sudden interest,
"the public ought to be made to fur
nish its own straps. Washington
Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
A TRADE PAYMENT

The Patient-"Doc, can't pay you
no money, while l amt got none.
Already. VIII you dake it oud in
trader"
The Dentist-"Well. ! might con-
slider that. What's your business?'
Il lead leedl Choiman band. Ven
come aroundt und serenade you effry
nighd for mont. yet. Cleveland
Leader.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
On the Lookout.

Eph-"How'd you git along ridin'
in them there sleepin' cars when you
took your trip?"
Simp.-"Got long all right, but
caught colored feller tryin' to sneak
away with my boots an made i'm
bring 'em back"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
He COULD TELL.

Church. don't believe you can
tell the difference between a stable
and a garage"
Why, do you think /
have no sense of smell?"-Yonkers
Statesman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
In Times of Thirst.

Detective-"A glass OF ale, please"
Barkeeper-"We don't keep ale.
Nothing but soft drinks"
Detective-'Then kindly give me
a glass OF water. ! am thirsty"
Barkeeper-"Sorry, but our water
Is hard."-The Bohemian Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
POOR CAB HORSE.

Cabman with exaggerated polite
ness) Would you mind walking the
other way and not passing the
horse?"
Stout Lady (who has just paid the
minimum Why?"
Because II e sees wot 'e's been
carrying for shilling ell ave a
fit. it.n-Pick-Me-Up.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
THE USUAL WAY,

How do you expect to spend your
vacation this year?"
Judging from the number of peo-
pie my wife has invited to visit us at
our cottage, by sleeping on the floor
as usual. Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
WHERE HE LIVES.

"That society man lives in very
humble quarters, doesn't he?"
IL don't know where he gets his
mail, but he lives where people invite
him to dinner. Catholic Standard
and Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
IN OKLAHOMA.

Keeper - Il don't know what I
shall do with No. 1929"
Assistant-"What's the trouble?"
Keeper-"He's too far gone to run
around here at large and not quite
crazy enough to send to the Legislat-
ure."-Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
IN MITIGATION.

Magistrate-"So you acknowledge
having stolen the overcoat? ANY,
thing more to say?"
Prisoner-"Yes, your Honor. I
had to have the sleeves refined. =
Punch
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
Picture Postcard Terms,

Nan-"Young Mr.. Ke.chley is
away on his vacation, isn't he? Are
you and he on corresponding terms?"
Fan-@Not quite-but we're on
pictv terms.n
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
THE APPLE CURE.

In these days of Indigestion,
OF fever and congestion,
A new and pleasant remedy has lately
come to light;
'Tis cure-all pure and simple,
The very latest wrinkle,
just eat a big round apple and you'll be
all right.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
UP TO THE MINUTE.

Mrs. Style-"I want hat, but 1t
must be in the latest style"
Kindly take chair.
madam, and wait few minutes; the
fashion is Just changing. Human
Life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26

At one point along the Australian
coast the line is unbroken by any
stream for nearly 1000 miles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
ONE MONTH.

Mistress-"How long we're you In
your last place, Brldget?"
Shure. an II I'd stayed
there eleven. months longer I'd have
been livin' there year. Life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26

and distribution oil It's produces
gin Dairy Report.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-08-26
HE KNEW.

Sentimental Young Lady-"Ah
professor what would this old oal
say IL 1t could talk?"
Professor-"It would say, I an
an elm.' "-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
DIVISION
IN WAR DEPARTMENT
FOR THE MILITIA

Orders were issued today by Acting
Secretary of War Oliver, creating a
new division, to be known as the d.
vision OF militia affairs OF the War
Department. 1t win In the future
transact all business connected with
the organized militia of all the States
and Territories.
The jurisdiction OF the new division
will embrace all administrative duties
involving the armament, equipment,
discipline. training, education. and or
ganlzation OF militia throughout the
United States, the conduct Of camps
OF instruction and participation in the
field exercises and maneuvers, and the
mobilization and the relation Of the
militia TO the regular IN time OF peace.
The new division, made necessary by
the recent move to place militia organ
izations on a regular army footing. VIII
he under the direction OF Col Erasmus
NJ. Weaver at present assistant 10 GEN
eral Murray, chief of artillery Colonel
Weaver had much 10 do with the ar
rangeuent OF plans for the participa-
ton of the militia IL coast artillery ma
neuvers and is one Of the most efficient
officers on stan duty Colonel weaver
arranged the plans for the District or
Columbia miliJia's participation In the
maneuvers at the river forts last sum-
mer. He will take charge OF the new
division Immediately. Colonel Weaver
successor in the artillery branch OF the
service has not yet been named
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
PRESIDENTS HELP
IN CURRENCY BILL
ASSURED ALDRICH

President Roosevelt has assured Sen
atOC Aldrich Of his earnest support OF
the financial bin now before the Sen
ate, bearing the Senator's name. and
viii give it the benefit Of his influence
to secure its passage both in the Sen
ate and House.
The President recognizes, that under
present conditions, and with so many
conflicting notions prevailing as to what
Is the right way 10 bring about a re-
modelling of the entire currency system
of the country, the only financial legis-
lation that is possible at this session is
to provide for an emergency note is
sue, such as that IL the Aldrich bill.
While realizing that It is make-shift
legislation, as its author admits. the
President fels that IL Is important that
something shall be done at this session,
and that the AldriCn bill is the most
feasible plan that has been offered.
There viii be considerable debate IL
the Senate before the bill passes that
body and Il is not vet possible 10 fix
a time. when the final vote may be
taken. on the Democratic side the fol
Lowing Senators have indicated their in
tention 10 speak: Clay Georgia., Frazier
tTennessee). Clark arkansas, Cuiber-
son CTeXas). Teller Colorado. Daniel
tEirginia), Tillmaa (South CarOhna),
TaliafeTrO tF1oTida), and Bailey (TexasJ.
There will be few long speeches on the
Republican side
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
Martin Hypothesis
RearrangeS Stars
Into One Big Star

II the patriotic lovers of beauty and
symmetry are up in the air. over the
proper arrangement OF stars upon Old
Glory, they may breathe a sigh OF re-
lief. DR.. A. NJ. Martin, of Bloomville.
Ohio. has solved the problem, and the
Stars and Stripes, If made thel way he
suggests, viii be even more than a
thing CT beauty, and last longer than a
JOY forever.
The doctor says hat the only right,
President feels that Il IS important that
10 arrange the stars upon the blue field
Is to arrange then as a geOmetric de-
sign consisting Of five arcs in combina-
ton, the centers of the arcs 10 be the
apices Of q regular pentagOn; the stars
to be placed uniform in distance one
from the otner and stars for the new
States shall be added in the field by ex-
tending the arcs"
In plain United States. the doctor 5
idea is 10 arrange the State stars all
in one big star upon the blue field.
Or. Martin has copyrighted the ieda. so
don't take IL without his permission.
Representative Ansberry OF OHIO in
troduced the doctor 70 the President
today and the latter explained his starry
scheme.