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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

kind of fertilizer or guano Is the best
for slate land. have used several
kinds. but ] do not get good results
from any"
Land derived from slate contains
more or less clay, depending on the
character of rock from which 1t Is
formed Such lands are very often
leachy, since the rock from which they
are derived breaks up into thin splin-
ters, as 1t were, or is of a shaly char
acter. In the decomposition Of the
rock, the thin slate or layers into
which it breaks up may be parallel
t. the Etrata or otherwise. When
they are opposed to the direction IN
which the strata runs and stand on
edge. as it were. it is easy to see how
the numerous crevices presented
toward the surface of the soil, even
though the strata itself may be covered
by layer of decomposed material from
Fix inches to one foot in depth, absorb
and drain away water falling on the sur
face. AS a result the plant food dissolv
ed in the soil water teaches away very
readily from these soils. It is on this
account that such soils, as. a rule, are
considered low in fertility and difficult to
handle successfully from an agricultural
standpoint
1 would suggest that the best policy for
you to pursue in handling this land would
he to first fill it with vegetable matter.
This may be done by heavy applications
of farmyard manure and litter from the
woods, o. by growing and turning under
green crops. II will at least be neces
sary for. you to practice a rotation on
this land in which the legumes must
predominant. have seen slaty lands
brought UP to a high state of cultivation
where dairying or other forms of animal
husbandry were practiced, and a large
amount of farmyard refuse thus made
available to put on the land. Slaty LANDS
can not be maintained in a high state Of
cultivation except through the exercise
of care and watchfulness. OF course there
are some possible exceptions to this state
ment for the richness of the soil and
the amount Of plant food of various kinds
1t will be necessary to apply to 1t Will
depend good deal on the degree of de-
composition which has been effected in
the rock Immediately underlying the sur
face or distintegrated soil.
Slaty soils require liberal fertilization
with phosphates and potash. You should
use for ordinary farm crops 200 to 800
pounds Of high-grade acid phosphate and
30 to 100 pounds OF muriate of potash.
These amounts may even be doubled
where you seek TO raise extra large cropS
OF corn or sorghum, or other heavy feed
Ing crops. I have suggested that you use
the vegetable matter in these soils as
source Of nitrogen and also to give them
absorptive and retentive power, which is
necessary, because the nitrogen when ap-
piled in the form of vegetable matter will!
not become so quickly available as when
used In the form Of a commercial fertility
or, and is thus not so likely to leach
away from the SOIL
You will find by following the sugges-
lions made that you can improve the tex
ture, quality and richness OF your soil
and increase crop yields as well
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
WOMAN KILLS SELF;
HAD FRIENDS RAZOR

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. 26.-With
her throat cut from ear to ear, Mrs Ma
BILE A. Beaucham, of Boston, Mass, was
found dying in her room in the Aragon
hotel, this morning by her private ply
slcian, DR.. E. E. Banker of New York,
who accompanied her here and occupied
a room across the hall. She died a short
time later.
Mrs. Beaucham was the widow of the
late John L. Beaucham, part owner of
the Moxle Nerve Remedy, and was quite
wealthy. She was "a years old and had
beer in bad health for some time. In
committing suicide she used a razor be-
longing to DR.. Baker, which she had
secured during his absence.
Mrs. Beaucham had attended Buffalo
Bits show here yesterday and appeared
in better spirits than for some time past
Dependency and the fear of an opera
ton are attributed as the cause OF the
suicide. 1t was reported that DR.. Banker
and Mrs. Beaucham were soon to have
been married.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
NO CUSTOMER FOR
STORE IN TEN YEARS

CHICAGO. Oct. H.-The quiet and
methodical business career OF d. w
Stockwell, a pioneer merchant Of Aurora
in business at the same stand for tS
years, was disclosed in fire that swept
his store yesterday. Not a customer HAD
darkened the door OF the old mans store
in ten years. but he came to his place Of
business regularly each day and remained
from in the morning until at night
Mr. stockwell, nearly 80 years old
looked on as the store burned and esK-
pressed no sorrow, though he had not a
cent OF insurance and the buildings ard
goods were valued at $12 900.
1.-The goods destroyed are not worth
what I would have paid for fire protec-
ton the many years I have been in busi-
ness" he said.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

and the Baron de Hirsch fund Its
aim was two-fold, to show that Jewish
farmers are weIl-estabIished and pros
porous and not the failures they have
generally been Credited with being, ana
to interest city dwelIers in the advan-
tages Of farm living. There is no
question, 1t has accomplished the first
purpose, and little doubt, also. from tho
deep interest evinced in good proper
ton Of the visitors, that 1t has done g.
great zeal in its other purpose.
Throughout the week. the CHER bust
ness which the farmers discussed waa
the establishment of an exchange IT.
New York to market their products
profitably. There are many difficulties
in the way Of this, but it is likely that
some such common distributing agency
will be formed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
North Georgia Apple Production
PART II.

transformed into a garden spot. An OPP
portunity to visit and examine the west
ern part OF the United States was af-
forded the writer this summer, and he
can truthfully and sincerely say that
while such undeveloped opportunities are
to be found right here at home no good
citizen OF the state should go west seek
ing for fortune, for there is just as much
money to be made IL developing some q
the wonderful resources of our STATE
which have been neglected in the past
as will be made by forsalNing home and
old associates for a new and untried
country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
PPERISH IN
ORPHAN NURSERY FIRE

LYNCHBURG, Va, Oct. 26.-Five chill
dren, all inmates OF the nursery, were
incinerated in a fire which totally de-
stroyed Shelton college, the home Of the
girls, at the Virginia Synod Presbyterian
Orphans home early today.
RUBY MOORE FIELD. I.ynchburi'.
Va.
LUCILLE MOORE FIELD. LynchOurIE.
Va.
MAMIE REYNOLDS. Bath county.
Va
MARIE HICKMAN. Campbell county.
Va
MARY POOLE, Mcdowell county. West
Va.
CAUGHT IN TRAP.
The children were all on the secord
floor Of the wing of the building and were
caught by the fire in a manner that
made their rescue impossible. Ruby Moore
Field. however. was taken out OF the
building, but when she ascertained thai
the younger sister was still inside. sire
ran back and lost her life.
The fire was discovered by. Mrs.
Priest, the cook, who rushed to the third
story and brought Is children down 70
the second floor, leading them to the
veTanda top, where they were taken down
a ladder, several of them dropping into
the outstretched arms OF the older boys
Of the institution.
When the children were all safe. Mrs.
Priest had to Jump for her life and in
doing so sustained a dislocated shoulder,
a scalp wound and an injury to her back.
She will recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

Grease-heeI or scratches Is a trouble
arising from an Inflammation OF certain
glands Of the skin, especially In the re-
gion OF the heels. The trouble Is generally
caused by an irritant, such as mud. tlith
or wet 1t is most frequently met with IN
the winter OF spring when the roaos are
bad or the horses confined in stables that
are not regularly cleaned. The character
istic symptoms of the disease are itching
of the skin with the hair standing erect,
and there Is often a sticky discharge.
At first the fluid Is thin and colorless
ana later It becomes gummy and may
have a foetid odor. Cracks appear IN the
skin under the fetlock, though sometimes
above. The legs swell and the joints be-
come stiff and the horse is often lame.
The first essential in the way Of treat
ment is to cleanse the parts. clip away
the hair close to the skin and apply "a
poultice Of scalded bran or linseed meal.
The poultice should be kept on for at
least IL to "A hours. and changed at least
twice a day. Next thoroughly wash the
affected part and wipe dry. Then apply
antiseptics either in solution or busted on
as a fine powder. One ounce Of copper
sulphate dissolved in one pint OF water,
iodoform, acetanilid, or boric acid dust
ed into the sores are all excellent for
scratches. After this treatment cover
with cotton-seed oil. olive oil. castor oil.
fresh lard or vaseline. The stable should
be kept clean and dry, and II the horse
is worked the sore parts should be greas-
ed at least twice day. In chronic cases
or where grapes" are formed, the parts
should be cauterized with lunar caustic
or butter Of anthony applied with a
swab, OF tincture Of iodine may be used
once daily for few days.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
THE TEXAs WoNDER

Cures all Kidney. Bladder and Rheu-
matte troubles; sold by Southern Drug
Company. Norfolk. Two months treat
ment by mail. for 81. Send to DR.. Z. w.
Hall. 1926 Olive street. St. Louis. No.. for
testimonials.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

l. A. GREENE,
Dear Sirs-I have gone into the merits OF
your Cotton Grader thoroughly. and ! am
convinced that 1t win unQuestionahly be the
greatest factor In revolutionizinx the present
atrocious method In dealing In cotton. where
by the farmer 10 deprived of the rightful
farmer to know exactly the grade OF his
cotton, and the market value each day of the
year. ] am heart and soul with you In the
proposition. and viii do everything In my
power 70 place Grader in each farm house
throughout the South, as am convinced that
Il VIII prove of instant value to each farmer.
and viii afford me an opportunity 70 get into
direct touch with tbs grower and supply him
with information relative to the great pro-
duct grown throughout the world.
Yours truly. DANIEL. SULLY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

t,ce than the figures here given. Either
Of these fertilizers applied at the rate OF
500 10 1000 pounds per acre should give
YOU excellent results. You might also use
a top dressing of 200 pounds Of nitrate Oh
soda on sweet potatoes to advantage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

A good fertilizer for red clay land
where you intend to plant corn and cot
ton may be prepared as follows: Mix
together 800 pounds Of 1s per cent acid
phosphate, 1000 pounds OF cotton-seed
meal containing els per cent of nitrogen.
2 per cent OF phosphoric acid and LIS per
cent OF potash and 100 pounds of high
grade muriate Of potash. This mixture
will contain approximately per cent OF
nitrogen, SO per cent of phosphoric acid
and 81 per cent Of potash. This fertilizer
might be improved somewhat for both
corn and cotton by cutting out 100 pounds
OF cotton-seed meal and adding 100 pounds
more acid phosphate. You should then use
a top dressing of 100 to $50 pounds of nj
trate OF soda on your corn and cotton
crops. Oats require a fertilizer containing
little more nitrogen and potash than
has been suggested. 1t would be difficult
TO prepare higher grade fertilizer. how
ever, from the ingredients given. 1t Is
more desirable for the oat crop to re-
duce the cotton-seed meal to $50 pounds
and raise the acid phosphate to 1000
pounds and the potash to $50 pounds. and
make an application Of say 200 pounds
OF nitrate OF soda in the spring. 1t would
be better probably to put the nitrate on
In two applications, making one about the
middle Of March or a little later, depend
ing somewhat on the season, and the 9TH
er two TO three weeks later.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
PREPARING A GREEN FERTILIZER
FORMULA.

]. p X, Columbus, Ga, writes: Please
tell me how much 10 per cent acid. stand
ard cotton-seed meal and IS per cest pot
ash mixture together to make ton, and
how much to use for corn, cotton and
oats on red clay land7 wish to drill oats
in October, and use nitrate of soda in the
spring on cotton and corn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

Ever notice how cordially man greets
you just before he tries to make a touch?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
GRADE Your
Own COTTON

THIS GRADER is manufactured on
i basis as near the standard used by the
United States Government as human eye
and experience in cotton grading can make
it. The Government has adopted this
It charges for the nine grades $3.50 per
per set. We offer the same in better
cabinet for S9.O0,-a difference of practi-
liz 60 ~ .....I, Il, z-o.,.. E.,--c-. "a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

IMPROVING SLATE LAND.
J. w. F., Lincoln, Ala, writes: ct
would like fJr you to tell me what
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
rprATNfENr FOR SCRATCHES.

lhbA NAASANA
]. L. B., Lafayette. Ca, writes; nave
a good horse that has had scratcnes lor
three years. Can you give me cure'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29


opportunity his cotton scientifically
accurately and will revoutz cotton grading and selling All cotton
the and establishes the confidence of the farmer viii
authentic established
standard We also keep posted promptly to all
the different
metal under glass holds the graded samples Place handful Of
and accurately establish its grade and value.
men, mayb
for o
FARMERS COTTON GRADER Co. Owners Greenvile S. C.
J. Preside La General kasaa
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

FERTILIZER FOR SWEET OR IRISH
POTATOES.
c. II. c., Atlanta, Ca. writes: would
like a fertilizer formula suitable for
growing sweet and Irish potatoes. Which
do YOU think is best to use on potatoes
muriate or sulphate OF potash?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
GREAT GATHERING OF S. S.
West Virginia Sunday School Associa-
ton viii Meet in Convention
in April.

The ANIMAL convention of the West
Virginia Sunday School Association
will be held in Elkins, April 20-22.
Eminent speakers have been engaged
for this great gathering ci Sunday
school workers The convention sing
ing win be under the leadership OF
Prof. f. o. Excel. of Chicago. The
delegates will be entertained by the
people of Elkins.
1t is altogether likely that goodly
number of the Berkeley County Sun
day School Association will attend the
convention. The county associations
constitute the state association which
Is an auxiliary Of the International
Sunday School Association.
Pastors and Sunday school workers
who desire to attend the convention
rom Berkeley county may obtain from
Rev. w. D. &cCurdy, this city, secre-
tary OF the county association, dele
gates credential certificate that will
entitle hem to entertainment and a
seat in the convention
General. Secretary A. 7 Arnold OF
Wheeling. in writing OF the coming
convention says, among other things:
'TNever before in the history OF the
Sunday school has it filled so large
place in the public eye, attracting as
Is does today the attention Of the brain
and Drawn Of the church.
"It has developed until from an in
stitution which engaged the attention
of few adults, who sought as best
they could in a desultory way to in
struct the children, until it has be-
come indeed the church eaching and
studying OF the word of. Coz and in
stead of an entirely unframed corps Of
workmen. today we have thousands
Of men and women engaged in the
work who have, by hard study anc
close observation, secured a training
until the work is being done witt
skill along approved lines,
Through the orgaAzation Of adul
bible classes among both men anC
women. hundreds of thousands of mel
and women OF ability and influence
from both within and without th'
church, have become regular attend
ants. who through their presence ant
influence have given new character t
the work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
GIRL LOST CAUSES ANXIETY
Child Found Wondering Over Town
Could Not Give Name or Tell
Where She Lived
'lom Tne word Of FrIday.

From The World Of Friday
Considerable excitement was caused
here this morning BY the report that a
little girl was found on the streets
who could not tell her name Or where
she lived With the pathetic story %
Willie Wnitla fresh in mind sons
thought that the child was left here
by kidnappers or had escaped from
them. This, however, proved not to
be the case.
As Miss Margaret Hess was coming
to work this morning at Mrs. Bert's
millinery store, she noticed a little
girl crying near the corner of Queen
and Race streets. When asked who
she was and where she lived the child
could give no account Of herself Miss
Hess then took the child to the
Mayors office, but seeing some police
men at the door she refused to 60 in.
She was then taken to Mrs. Bert's
store nearby.
A number OF persons called at the
store but none knew the little girl
nor would she tell her name or where
she lived Finally young lady called
who thought she recognized the child
as one she had seen at DR.. E. l..
Smiths on Winchester avenue. A
telephone call there brought the an
swer that Margaret, the little daughter
of Mrs. Carrie Kline, who lives at DR..
Smiths was lost and the mother was
much excited in consequence. The
son of DR.. Smith soon called and took
the child home. She Is between four
and five years old.
It seems that the child followed some
people in the direction of the G. v.
station and, losing her way, wondered
a mile or more from home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
REV. GRUyER RETURNED
Rev. Wilson Transferred to Dayton
ya.--vtreInia Conference Adjourn
ed Today at Shenandoah

The Virginia Conference Of, the
United Brethren church in session
since last Tuesday evening at Shenan-
doah. va, adjourned this morning at
9 O'Clock Sunday evening the assign
ments Of ministers were made for the
coming year and which are herewith
published
1t win be noticed that the new pre-
siding elder OF this district is Rev. A.
s. Hammock, an able preacher who
comes from HaErissonburg succeeding
Rev w. F. Gruyer, the energetic and
popular presiding elder of the district
for the past seven years, with resi-
dence in this city. 1t is a matter OF
eongratuiation that he has been as
signed to dartinsburg as pastor Of the
charge.
Rev A. p. Wilson, the pastor here
for the past three years. goes toll Day
ton, va Many regrets will be express
ed that he has to leave. but the hope
viii be general THAT he may be sue
cessful in his new field OF church
work
The assignments for the conference
district are as follows
Presiding Elder. Rev A. s Ham
mock.
Franklin reait. ]. W. stearn.
South Branch circmtL A. Racsy.
New Creek circuit, George Burgess
South Cumberland, A. J. Secrist.
Jones Springs circuit, F. r. Chubb.
Westernport. w. ID Good
Elkton A. P. Salaz-
Rockingham circuit. ] w Brill
Shenandoah, B. n. Sypolt
Prince William, e. B. Ritter.
Keyser, ]. II. Brunk
Roanoke, J. Sharpe
Bayard ]. Dodson
Churchville. J, w Maiden
Agustd (coloredD, J. D. Clifford.
RockbrldGe, C. J. Racey.
Stauntcn, Geo w Slower.
Augusta Gil cult. n. S. Rowe.
Dayton, A. b. Wilson.
Ha~rissonburg, Hammond.
Lacey Springs. A. p. Funkhouser.
Singers Glen G. b. Fadeley
Edinburg, J. Fl. Ford.
Toms Brook. c. p. Dyche.
Frederick, J. C. S. Myers.
! West Frederick, L. c. Messick.
Winchester, J. f. Richardson.
| Winchester circuit n. F. a. Cupp.
! Inwood -.ircuit, to be supplied
Martinsburg, W. F. Gruyer.
Great Capon, C. d. Shelton.
Berkeley Springs, E. e. Neff
Harday |. Summers.
Pendleton, ]. Is. Ferguson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
GOES TO NEW CHARGE
Preached Farewell Sermon Yesterday
and Left Today For New Pas
torate in. Washington.

From The World OF Monday:
Rev. c. G. Waite. for the last two
years pastor Of the Winchester avenue
Christian church, preached his fare
well sermon to the congregation last
night This morning he and his family
left for Washington whore he becomes
pastor OF the 81 Street Christian
church
A large congregation was present at
the service last night 70 bid farewell
to their esteemed postor and general
feeling Of sorrow was manifested that
he was going to leave them.
During Rev Mr. Waite's passionate
here he added about fifty to the mem
ship Of the congregation and was
otherwise successful, having addtd a
lecture room to the church edifice, re-
decorating the auditorium and imDrog-
Ing the parsonage. Ills successor has
not yet been selected.
Rev. M. Waits charge In Washing
s.on Is new one but vigorous and
growing with a membership Of about
200. The church Is In new part OF
the city. The wish will be general
here that he may be abundantly sue
C ssfu in his new field
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
THEIR BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Former Matrinsburg couple Celebrate
Event in Cumberland.


The Cumberland News says: Born
on the same date of the same year,
thirty-three years ago, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Caskey celebrate the anniver-
sary OF their birthday Wednesday
night at their home, 1853 Arch street,
when they entertained a number of
their friends and relatives in honor
OF the double event They were the
recipients of many beautiful presents
as a token of remembrance Late
in the evening an appetizing supper
was served, the table being decorated
with carnations, which were presented
to the guests as souvenirs.
Mr. Caskey is well known B. & Q.
shop employee. and he and his wife
formerly lived in Martinsburg. Among
those present were Rev. and Mrs. w
F. Pierce, Mr.. Lewis, of New York
Miss Amelia Hoke, of Ohio; Mr.. S. P
Bombarger. Mr. and Mrs. Weishonce
Mr.. and Hrs. S. III. Russler, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Weber, Mr. and Mrs. ed
gar Tasker and Mr.. Frank Wilhelm
OF Martinsburg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
WILL PR0BATED
Daughter, Mrs. Clara Belle Bales, is
Bequeathed Home on North
High Street.

The will of the late Mrs Mary c.
Henry. was admitted to probate in
the County clerks Office Thursday
afternoon and recorded The instru-
ment is dated March A, 1909, and was
witnessed by Mr.. f. c. Kline and Mr..
Martin Voegele.
After the payment of her debts she
gives to her granddaughter, Anna L.
Mcdonald, s.. To her daughter, Clara
Belle Bales, she gives the house and
lot on the west side of North High
street to have and TO hold during her
natural life, same not TO be cucumber
ed by debts of whatsoever kind or
character contracted by her. At her
death the estate is to be divided as
follows: To Jessie Nj. Bales s., and
residue equally divided, share and
share alike. between the following or
their issue: Maggie Belle Burkhart,
Lottie May Small, Charles H. Bales
and Ella M. Bales. If any heir should
die without issue, their share Is to be
divided between the surviving bene,
ficiaries. except Anna i. Mcdonald
and Jessie NJ. Bales. II all four named
benefciaries die without issue, the
said property is to go to Charles H.
Riddleberger.
c n. Caskey Is executor of the VIII.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
WIND BLEW GAL {.
Storm Thursday Very Severe in Ha-
uerstoWn and Frederick.

In a severe rain and wind storm
that swept over Washington county,
Maryland. yesterday number OF
small buildings were blown down,
large fruit trees in orchards uprooted
and the 75-foot iron smokestack at the
Antietam Paper Mills, near Hagers-
town, was blown down and went crash
ing through the roof OF the boiler
house. A large French plate glass In
A. w. Munson's new store in Hagers-
town was blown out and broken to
pieces.
The storm was perhaps more violent
in Frederick county, Maryland, where
the wind blew gale Much damage
was done in Frederick city, while tel
egraph poles were blown down along
the B. & o. railroad from the city to
Frederick Junction.