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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-03-19
The Wrong Door.

Charles + Wells, who has zen
called the ground-hog senator OF
West Virginia, because he once in
troduced bill advocating the chang
ing of Ground Hog day from Febru-
ary 2 to July 4, was staying over
night at the Grand Hotel of bud
ding West Virginia village not lons
since.
He was awakened in the morning
by heavy pounding on his door, and
the voice of the old man night clerk
saying. Five o'clock. Better get up
or you'll miss your train"
Mr.. Wells didn't intend to catch a
morning train and hadn't given any
instructions that he should be called
at the unearthly hour of five o'clock,
so he paid no attention to the old
mans early morning greeting and
was asleep again almost Immediately.
In about fifteen minutes he was
again awakened by the pounding OF
his door and heard the voice Of the
old man saying apologetically, Don't
get up. raped on the wrong door. "
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-03-19
SPORTING BREVITIES.

Yale defeated Princeton by the
score of 80 to IS in the annual dua
swimming meet.
Tommy Ryan. the fighter, says he
would like TO train Jeffries for bout
with Jack Johnson.
Gymnasium work is compulsory
with certain class of students in the
University OF Pennsylvania.
Jay Gould and Joshua Crane were
defeated in an exhibition court tennis
match at Cambridge by Tom Pettii
and Alfred White.
First Of the new power boats build
inc for the New York 10 Bermuda
race is owned by Mr.. ]. G. y. Whita
ker. of Philadelphia.
81 do not agree with the idea that
the influence of summer baseball Is
bad for university men, says DR.
Hutchns. University of Wisconsin
physical director.
The football agreement between
Michigan and Minnesota makes II
look very much as if the Wolverines
had made up their minds TO go back
into the conference.
Hugh Jennings, manager OF the
Detroit Club, in an interview strong.
ly disapproves Mike Donlin's stand
against the management OF the Giants
and scores him heavily.
Yale's wrestling victory over Penn.
sylvania. which never before in the
four years of intercollegiate wrest'
ling was beaten in dual meet, makes
the blue look good for the champion.
ship.
Detectives failed to obtain any evil
dence that Harry and William FORBES
and Promoter Dunn had faxed night
at Chicago recently. and the case
against the men named was dls'
missed.
Members of the Executive Commit
tee of the Metropolitan Golf Associa-
ton have announced that the Metro
po,itan amateur championship will be
held Nav 90. 81. 2S and % on the
Apawamis links, at Rye, y. Y.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-03-19

The Department of Agriculture had
n good friend in President Lincoln, as
indeed IL has had in his successors.
1T is peculiarly the peoples depart
ment. in which they feel more direct.
ly concerned than in any other" he
said in his last annual message. Il
commend II 10 the continued atten-
ton and fostering care of Congress- =
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-03-19

Olneyville, X. i. Residence, Sc Plain
held St. Calls attended day AMI night.
Cofins and Caskeis liz ed AID trim .ec In
the best manner and ever thing turn - hst
at short notice. Telephone % West.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-03-19
girl cashier, he was taking those

girl cashier, "he was taking those
home for his baby. and now he'll have
10 buy some more" The young man
in question was still more surprised
when he returned a little later with
another supply OF nursing bottles. this
time securely clutched in his hand, by
the cashier refusing 10 accept another
fare. you go right in," she said, you
paid your fare once, and besides, we've
baby al our house. too"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-03-19

Many will find consolation In the
fact. thinks the Philadelphia Ledger,
that the published picture of Penn
sylvania's handsomest man" portrays
him as bald as an apple.
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Especial Correspondence.)
Especial Correspondence.)

The arrest and detention OF Boston
fugitive from justice down al Buenos
Ayres serve as a welcome reminder
that we now have extradition treaties
with about all the civilized countries
in the world which apply 10 all such
cases. Boston has good reason 10 real
ize that it was not always thus.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-03-19

A young man with his overcoat over
his arm rushed into tunnel station,
bought a ticket and hurried on TO the
train platform. AS he did so a small
parcel slipped out of an overcoat
pocket and landed with tell-tale
crash OF broken glass on the cement.
For a moment the young man gazed at
the wreck ruefully, and then picking
II up, threw 1t into the waste recep-
tacle and hurried out to perform his
errand over again. The curious ticket
taker winked at the cashier in the
ticket booth and opened the wrapper
expecting to s~e a sample of wet
goods" To his amazemert he found
instead a couple baby's nursing bot
ties. "Oh. the poor thing" cried the
Evening star., 1909-04-24
A Wild Flower Garden.

Ii one has a large yard wherein there is a
tolerably well shaded corner a wild flower
garden may be made that will be a source
of pleasure If the shady spot is rough
and rocky so much the better for most
nf the wild flowers of our woods. Re-
member always that wild fowers-most
of them-grow in tolera bly, dense shade.
and never. under any circumstances. try
to transplant them TO the home garden
If YOU have only sunny place for them:
they will not grow al all i'll such loca-
ton.
If there is rock enough to make an ir-
regular heaD woods dirt should be pro-
cured and filled in all around the crannies
OF the rocks. A waeonload of leaf nlolG
and rich earth from the woods will be
plenty. Pile up small heap of the or
binary soil: atop Of this make an irreSu-
lar heap of the available bouldefs and
fill in all the open spaces with the soil
from the woods.
violets. bluets. hepaticas. spring beau
ties. bloodroot. snakeroot. sand flowers
ferns, any of the shade-loving plants
from the woods-may be transpianted to
such a spot and will grow. blossom and
do we'll The earth must be kept ason-
ably moist. though not too wet. and there
must be plenty OF shade. Try to remem-
Der the sort of SPOT I'm which the flowers
are found naturally. and make the home
wild flower garden as near like il in nat
ural conditions as possible. Such gar
den once made needs no further care ex-
cept to see that the soil does not dry out
completely. Additions may be made. if
desired; the plants will thereafter take
care of themselves But remember: Don't
try to grow woods-loving plants in ordi-
nary soil. exposed To the full glare of the
sun. because you will have your work
and your trouble for nothing.
Evening star., 1909-04-24

a number Of national forests. the plan
working equally as we'll with them as
with the grass seed.
Where it is feasible TO make the lawn
from the ground up. and where one does
not have to secure immediate results,
this plan viii be found the most lasting
ly satisfactory. Reasonably good sub
surface drainage should be secured ::
where the soil is somewhat sravelly. is
mixed with small stones or !. sanly in
character. this point takes care of il
self. Have the top soil we'll fertilized.
remembering that in practically every
feature of gardening. whether orna-
mental or utlitarian. thorough fertili-
ton is the prime essential for success
Work the soil into fine. mellow condition.
with no clods or Jumps bigger than a
bean. then SOW your grass seed. 1t is
hardly worth while to try to make your
own mixture: the SeeGsmen know all
about that part OF the work. and any re-
liable seed merchant carries i'm stock
packages OF lawn grass seed in mixture
thoroughly adapted to conditions in and
about Washington 1t is good idea to
mix the seed with about its bulk of fine
dry sand. also mixing In quantity of
bone dust Or other commercial fertilizer.
BY making sand mixture thus the seed
is far more readily sOWn, scatters more
evenly and is easier to handle while the
results are much better than when one
simply scatters the unmiXed seed broad
cast. After sowing. rake the surface: IL
the ground seems too dry sprinkle with
the garden hose, and do not allow X to
dry so that it becomes dusty. II the seed
ID sowed on bare ground before the last
snow has melted the grass will be better
and more luxurfant. though good results
will come from later sowinss if the
ground has been properly prepared and
the soil is not allowed to become too dry
after the seed has been raked In.
The lawn Is not finished. by any meana
when good stand of grass has been Sc
cured: at first ii is nothing but grass. and
both time and careful attention is neces-
sary in order to secure a thick. strong
turf. 1t must be kept moved closely. no
seed stalks, being permitted to mature;
weeds must be KEEP, out; the heavy roller
must be used frequently: daily sprinkling
through the summer season is necessary
a good covering of stable manure must be
applied in the fall. before settled cold
weather. and very frequently repeated
seedlings. are necessary before the final
desired result. smooth. VelVety eXpanse
of close-clipped green grass. is secured
But lawn so made. and afterward care
fully tended, is thing of beauty. to be
chosen above a sodded yard every time
Evening star., 1909-04-24
APRIL WORK IN
THE FLOWER GARDEN

A hydrangeas bloom on the current
~ years growth. they should be
= = pruned at once. Shrubs, like
spirea deutzia and forsytha. that bloom
on last years growth mus not be pruned
until after the blooming season
Herbaceous borders and bulb beds that
have not yet been uncovered should be
attended to Immediately. After removing
all the mulch from the borders. spade
with a fork, turning in a quantity OF well
rotted manure.
Sow seed of ANIMALS, both for bed
ding and to supplement the border peren-
malls.
Prune blackberries and raspberries. too,
il the latter were not pruned last autumn.
Stake the plants of both; in the raspberry
bed cut out all old canes that bore last
summer and make new paintings of both
as soon as possible. Raspberrles and
blackberries are better planted in the
spring than in autumn.
Cultivate Stra " berries, removing the
winter mulch and placing it between the
rows. When the new growth j. fairly
started spread mulch of salt hay or
straw about the vines, to keep the berries
off the dirt.
Before the leaves have come in the
orchard. spray for San Jose scale: lime
sulphur or whale oil emulsion makes the
most effective spray.
Young trees should have the protection
of boards leant against the south sides
of the trunks, to prevent sun scalds.
Trim box and privet hedges before the
new growth makes any considera bic start.
Incubator chicks Matched during April
must be kept warm and comfortabl and
in dry quarters. Feed them nothing for
the first thirty-siX hours: during that
time they live by absorbing the egg
yolk in their bodies. Let them have
plenty of clean, sharp sand. so that they
may at least partly fill their crops before
they eat anything.
Clean incubator and air it thoroughly
bad odors generated during Matching
must be got rid of before eggs are again
placed in the machine.
Watch hen-hatched chicks for lice. Lard
in which tiny bit of sulphur has been
worked rubbed OH the heads of young
chicks eradicates head lice.
Have the brooder we'll ventilated. SO
that the young chicks will have plenty of
fresh air. Watch the chicks and they
will tell YOU If they are comfortable or
not If they huddle closely together and
they scatter and lie with their little wings
outstretched painting. they are of course.
too warm.
4 good plan. when chicks arc running in
the open air with n hen. is IL run wire
from the coon to little stake some dis
tance away. Have q ring running ON the
wire: fasten cord to the hens leg.
the other end being fast to the ring. In
this way the hen has considerable range.
4 little watchfulness is necessary TO see
that the hen does not become entaneled
In the string and in her struggles to free
herself in lure her chicks.
Evening star., 1909-04-24

is generally their 4ot at the hands OF the
careless amateur No flower 50 quickly
and SO richly rewards proper attention,
and none so long withstands and survives
under continued careless treatment and
inattent"n.
Properly attended To in the fall. before
he season OF hard freezes. wrapped and
tied up To stakes firmly driven in the
ground all of the hardies will live
through the most severe winter of this
latitude. and even the less hardy varie
ties-the sorts usually found in hot
houses or conservatoiies-whe carefully
protected before the advent of freezing
weather. and properly cared for i'm the
early spring will not only survive aston
ishin.iy well through outdoor winter
but will seemingly become accustomed TO
The unwonted surroundings and treatment
and perform equally we'll as an open -ar
plant. \ particular illustration of this
adapta bilitN of the rose is the American
Beauty. Grown originally as strictly
dollhouse rose. the Beauty has been acCli-
matized and hardened until ii is grown
out nf doors now all over the United
States.
The American Beauty, however, is by
no means the only rose originally grown
a conservatory plant that has been
hardened and converted into an out-of-
door rose. capable. if properly wrapped.
of withstanding the mos rigorous Of win
ter weather. La France Clothilde Sou
pert, Mamon Cochet. Richmond. Killar-
ney, Pere dos Jardins. etc. are few
that. beginning hothouse plants. are
now grown out Of doors being perfectly
hardy as far north as st. Paul.
Starting a Rose Garden.
For the beginner with roses now is the
time 10 start the rose garden. Rose grow
Evening star., 1909-04-24
BEAUTIFYlNG THE CITY HOME.

urban. is the securing Of smooth. beau
isul lawn CT -sward. The usual plan. OF
course, is to have the lot rolled, sinoothed
and sodGed, The sod being la d in strips
or irregular pieces, cut from any vacant
lot where grass and weeds grow. BY
following this plan. of course. one Sc
cures results much more quickly, but it
Is the exception, rather than the rule, if
results so secured are satisfactory or
even reasonably pleasing Lawns so
made are always more or less rough and
i1umpy-they could not well be otherwise
and the grass is certain to be full of
weeds of dozen SORTS. all Of which are
moro hardy and difficult TO eradicate
than the grass itself. | have seen newly
sodded los this spring where. in a space
ten feet square. fifteen or more differ mt
| sbits Of weeds could be counted
| OF course, if one ha; the time and the
muscular strength. on wishes 10 hire the
work done, the sodding process will an
swer In such case, however. the lawn
must be rolled repea edly, to work out
the rouShness and Jumps. and the weeds
! must be booked after constantly, to make
sure that they do not gain suffic: :ent
headway to seed the grass plot and kill
out the grass. \ long dibble. with which
one may cut down deeply and take out at
least the greater part os weed ROOTS, Is
the best tool with which, to do the neces-
sary wedding where the lawn is not
large. on large stretches OF sward a
weeder is almost necessary With one Of
these the back-breaking work is largely
done away with. as one works in a
standing position; but with weeaer only
the crowns are taken off, and the larger
part of the root system remains, to send
up later growth and make necessary fire.
quent going over the same ground. 1t is
always an excellent plan to seed even
well sOdded lawns each fall or spring
one of the very best plans yet devised is
that originated by the Department of
Agriculture. of sowing grass seed On the
last snow or on a late winter Or early
spring snowfall Use a good lawn grass
M Nture, such as may be had from any re-
liable scotsman. m King the seed wi1h a
small proportion u bone dust and sea-
tering rather thickly over The surface o.
the snow. AS the snow melts' the grass
seed and fertilizer sink to the ground .
the melting snow moistens the seed and
dissoves the fertilizer, and the first warm
days Of spring see a strong. sturdy
growth of new grass coming up all
through the old sod This plan was sug-
gested a few years ago by Secretary NIL
son himself for starting new growths of
pasture grasses on some Of the cattle
ranges and national feres>s of the west,
and the first season ii was tried ii
demonstrated its value. Seeds o. forest
trees are now planted in this mauner on
Evening star., 1909-04-24
Iris for Moist Spots.

II there happens 10 be a spring or sma II
branch on Your place YOU have the op-
portunity Ia grow half a dozen or so
varieties Of iris. This is naturally a
moisture-loving plant. the common. un-
cultivated blue flag being one variety
The soil should be a tolerably wet black
loan having plenty OF moisture and at
the same time plenty Of richness. Iris
bulbs are obtainable in wide range of
color and of varying habits OF growth.
Blue, purple. creamy white. canary yell
low. azure are only few of the colors
while the different varieties range in
height from foot to four or five feet
\ bed Of iris of several sorts. planted
about the margin Of a boggy spring or
along the ooZy banks OF a small stream
let, mai Ees spot Of transcendent beauty
out of what would ordinarily lie an eve
sore; the strong. erect blades of the
foliage screen from view the otherwise
muddy. mucky banks. while the blossoms
in many Of the hich-class cultivated
sorts are an near like giant orchids as
anything else
Evening star., 1909-04-24

ers there are all over the country. from
whom well grown one. two or three year
old plants may he had in great variety
and these rose growers are usually not
only, willing. hui anxious. to help with
suggestions any inquiring amateur who
writes them.
Following is a list of a few perfectly
hardy out of door roses. such as may be
grown by any amateur who is willing TO
give them the l'ttle time and attention
they require:
Pink-Mrs. Jardine. Killarney. La
France. Pharisaer. Maman Cochet.
Rose. red etc Sunrise. Burbank. Nr-
ginia r. Coke, Queens Scarlet. kaisern
Augusta Victoria. Betty.
Viii e suffused etc.--IvorN. White Ma
man Cochet Mosella. Clothiide soupert.
limbers-Farauhar. Crimson Ramblel.
yellow Rambler. Dorothy Perkins, Bati-
more Belle. Climbing Hermosa.
Hardy hybrids-Anna de Des5ach fcar-
mineI Madame PLAINTIFF twhiter Prince
Camille de Rohan ,crimson,. American
Beauty. coduette des Apes ,white,.
Glore Lyonnaise demon Yellow, Jlrich
Erunner CHERRY Ied. Nick's Caprice
GLOSSY pink with carnfne flakes and
strpes-a genuine harlequin effect. Gen.
Jacqueminot tbright ve(vety scarleo.
In the list of bedding roses should also
be included the Baby Rambler. Judging
by the flower trusses this is a true
rambler the blossoms coming in large
clusters and of bright crimson color. IN
stead of climbing. however, it grows only
about eighteen inches In height, The
Baby Rambler blooms throughout the en-
tire summer. and makes a most valuable
border plant Cor the rose he'd or garden
Setting Out the Plants
If the yard or grounds should happen
to be arranged in terrace or terraces
the matter OF Starting the rose garden
is much simplified Terraces afford ex-
cellent drainage, which is prime requi-
site. roses will not thrive in ill
drained locations One may plan for a
hedge to border walk. in which case
Beauties Or JacGueminots. or some sturdy
rose o. erect habit should be chosen
Or. IL a bed of roses is desired, the bor-
der may be planted with Baby Ramblers.
while the center Of the bed may con
Evening star., 1909-04-24
AMERICAN BEAUTIES. GROWN OUT OF DOORS.

tain such a selection OF roses as the
taste and inclination Of the gardener
dictates. In any case. the procedure of
planting is the same with all out-of-
door roses.
Where here is M terrace to afford
good natural drainage the earth should
be removed from the site Of the bed Or
border 10 a depth OF from eighteen
inches to two feet. In the bottom of the
excavation thus made throw rocks
brickbats. pieces Of broken tile. ETC. to
form layer several inches deep: this
is TO allow for drainage of surplus
water. Over the rubbish lay layer OF
straw, and above the straw fill in with
trr from the compost heap. The proper
ton should be about one part OF manure
to four of earth. or one part of compost
to three Of soil: one 10 five and one to
four will frequently be found ample.
however The eXcavation-hole Or
trench-should be filed to within few
inches OF the iop with such mixture,
and over the top ii should be filled with
unmixed earth, reduced TO fine and
we'll pu!verized condition. In the beds
roots being buried deep in the ground
and covered until the earth Is well up
the stalks of the plants-say an inch or
so above the roots. The plants should
be watered the earth packed firmly
about the roots, and the roses will start
new growth at once.
In case any Of the plants fail to grow
any of the responsible rose growers will
replace them if notified within week
or ten days. SO there need be no fear of
failure on this account.
A light mulch Of straw around the
roots of growing roses. both newly
planted and old plants, is of benefit. as
such mulch helps to retain the mois-
ture in the ground. and shelters the
roots from the sometimes serious effects
o. intense hot sunshine.
The amateur who intends starting
new rose garden this spring should lose
no time; the plants should be set out as
soon as they can be secured. AS the sea
son for growth is here. Old plants
should also receive at t:ention at once. a.
an early start, with renewed fertility. is
certain TO result i'm Il large increase in
blooms we'll as additional vigor and
beauty of both plant and flowers.
Evening star., 1909-04-24
Permanent Work.

From the present until the middle or
latter part of MAY much may be done
in the way of making the new home inn
mediately attractive. But in doing work
of this temporary character the amateur
gardener should not lose sight of the
necessity for much permanent work also.
Annuals OF all kinds may hc chosen from
for decorative purposes 10 last during the
Evening star., 1909-04-24

summer. but the permanent shrubs ana
vines should he selected and planted this
spring and no time slou d be wasted lH
making the definite plan. ordering lhe
plants and getting them disposed in TIE
locations that are 10 be their permanent
homes. The sooner a start is made tn.
sooner results will come and DELAY of a
season ia setting out shrubs. trees vines
and the like means year or 81 longer
before they come to perfection of growth
and reach their full decorative effect
Evening star., 1909-04-24
The Stars Question Box.

During the gardening season
The Star will answer questions on
matters Of interest to amateur
gardeners. Questions received up
to NedncsdNy noon will be an
swered In the paper Of the fol-
lowing saturday. lnguIrers de-
string personal answers b. letter
must iMcIose with their queries q
stamped. seIf-addressed envelope.
On matters regarding the flower
and vegetable garden. beautiAcn.
tI0n Of city and aHburbam homes
aud yards. etc.. address queries 10
Editor the Garden Page. Sunday
Department. The Evening star.
Evening star., 1909-04-24
Lilies of the Valley.

Lilies of the valley should be started in
the spring. Make the bed on the mort h
side Of the house or In shaded loca ton:
1t must not, however. be too damp. Spade
the bed deeply and work in a quantity OF
we'll rotted stable manure: a top dressing
OF three or four inches of real leaf mold
Evening star., 1909-04-24

is a decided benefit. Set out the bulbs
three or four inches apart. III somewhat
regular shape. covering TO depth of
a bout two inches: keep The earth we'll
hacked above them and water if ii seems
that the soil is drying out too much. The
plants will not bloom this spring. but will
come into fun bloom next spring. and as
tile bulbs increase the bed will spread
beyond its confines If not thinned out
occa Sionally