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The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
MAKING MONEY
RAISING SKUNKS
How the Animals Are Bred and
Why their Breeding Profitable.

Skunk farming is becoming an i'm
United States, and yet the man who
suggested 1t was regarded as mentally
unsound. To-day there are hundreds
of such farms on paying basis.
The average skunk produces a
quart of oil and the fur or skin always
brings a good price, fashion regu-
lating the value. At the present time
the skins which are the most valuable
are the darker ones. A pure black
skin is worth from $1.25 to $3.50, ac-
cording to the quality and size; a
striped skunk skin brings in the mar
ket about 80 or so cents. while those
with a part stripe are worth in the
neighborhood of dollar.
1t has been figured out that a man
who understands skunk farming can
begin on 20 skunks, Is females and
five males. and in q few years he can
have healthy bank account. 1t is
not difficult to calculate how rapidly
these 20 skunks will increase in mum
ber. Say you begin work early in the
fall and that in December they breed
At once you have an increase of 12O
skunks. putting the average of each
litter at eight. In June they. breed
again, and If the same ratio of In.
crease be kept up, at the expiration
of a year and half you will have
7.495 skunks.
Put the pelts at one dollar each, the
pelts of 200 male skunks would bring
5000; the oil at so cents an ounce
would be worth $500. Then figuring
as was done on the increase in
skunks. at the expiration of year
and a half you could kill 300 male
skunks, the pelts of which would be
worth that many dollars.
The amount of oil gathered from
this number would be 29,60O ounces
worth just s14.S00. At the expiration
of four years you would have killed
100000 males, the pelts of which
would be worth s1,S90.00O, and the oil
15.120.000 ounces, worth s7,560,OO0
And you would still have 100000
skunks left!
1t is not surprising that skunk
farming is being taken up throughout
the country. and If it was possible to
deodorize the skunk the industry
Would be even more popular.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
OVER THE FENCE
Neighbor Says Something.

The front yard fence Is a famous
council place on pleasant days. Maybe
to chat with some one along the street.
or for friendly gossip with next door
neighbor. Sometimes it Is only small
talk but other times neighbor has
something really good to offer.
An old resident OF Baird, Texas, got
some mighty good advice this way
once.
He says:
Drinking coffee left me nearly dead
with dyspepsia, kidney disease and
bowel trouble, with constant pains in
my stomach, back and side, and SO
weak / could scarcely walk.
One day was chatting with one OF
my neighbors about my trouble and
told her believed coffee hurt me.
Neighbor said she knew lots OF people
to whom coffee was poison and she
pleaded with me to quit it and give
Postum a trial. | did not take her
advice right away but tried change
of climate, which did not do me any
good. Then dropped coffee and took
up Postum.
My improvement began Immediate
ly and got better every day I used
Postum.
My bowels became regular in two
weeks, all my pains we're gone. Now
am well and strong and can eat any
thing l want to without distress. All
of this is due to my having quit cof-
fee. and to the use OF Postum regu-
larly.
My son who was troubled with indi-
gestion thought that If Postum helped
me SO. 1t might help him. 1t did. too,
and he is now well and strong again.
We like Postum as well as we ever
liked the coffee and use It altogether
in my family in place of coffee and all
keep we'll" There's Reason" Read
The Road to wellville." In Pkgs
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time 10 time. They
Interest.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04

tion; also any stalks in the rest of the
rows that are imperfect to a marked
degree in any way should be detas-
seled.
All the seemingly good ears from
good stalks, in good position on the
stalk, should be gathered from the de-
tasseled rows. Out of all these ears
first pick out the best ones for next
years breeding plot. From that re-
naming the best ears can be selected
for next seasons seed corn for the
main crop.
In regard to the type of ear to Sc
iect for seed the following points are
essential: The main object in view is
the production of as large a quantity
of grain to the ear as possible: the
ear should be cylindrical in shape.
about ten inches in length and IN
inches in circumference. Both ends
should be well filled out with large
kernels. The rows of kernels, as we'll
as the kernels themselves, should be
closely pressed together, in order that
the ear will be compact and solid.
Each ear can be readily tested for
weight by weighing the entire ear
first and then the shelled corn OBJ
tanned from it. The grain should con-
stitute from S5 to 90 per cent. of the
whole ear. The kernels should be as
nearly uniform in size as possible, to
insure good, even stand; they should
be wedged shaped.
The vitality of the corn should al
ways ways be tested. Improper dry
ing and storing away of seed corn
very often lowers the vitality Of the
seed. but If 1t is thoroughly cured and
kept dry no injury is likely TO take
place. We have found 1t very salts
factory method to string the corn and
tie it up In the barn. provided 1t Is
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
Quite True.

Marian. a little three-year-old, Is
very stubborn. One day. when she
was fretful, her mother. wishing to
engage her mind. attracted her atten-
tion to COW in a vacant lot and asked
what 1t was.
Marian replied. "hoss" (horse) and
stubbornly refused to give In. Her
mother. wishing to get correct an
swer without scolding. asked: What
eats grass besides a horse?" More
hoss," was the quick response.-De-
lineator.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
uNkINp FAKE.
Women to FIoht rubercuIo.I,.

~ Fs8'h tee1s kotSetos
One million women. representing
cities. towns. villages and isolated
rural settlements in every section of
the country. are to-day enlisted in a
campaign against tuberculosis. accord
Ing to statement issued by the Ma
tional Association for the Study and
prevention of tuberculosis In legis-
latures. in congress at Washington, In
society gatherings. in churches and
clubs. through speaking and writing
IN every possible way. the women Of
the country are persistently lighting
consumption.
With an organization established In
every state Of the country. under the
direction of the General Federation Of
Womens Clubs, and with associated
clubs in Alaska. the Hawaiian islands.
Porto Rico and the canal zone, the
women of the country have entered a
systematic crusade to carry the mes.
sage of the prevention and cure OF
tuberculosis into every American
home
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
Roum.nI.n R.IIro.d. u.ino oIl,

The consumption of oil for fuel pur
poses has made rapid strides in Rou.
mania Eight years ago the railways
took up the use OF 1t In earnest. For
the first year the consumption was
10000 tons. The extension Of Its use
has been wonderful, reaching $4,000
tons during the last year To-day
Roumania has GAO engines In constant
use on her railroads; OF this number
$40 are run by liquid futl.-Oil City
Derrick.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
WESTON, ocean-to-ooean Walker

Said recently; when you feel down and
out, feel there is no use living, just take
your bad thoughts with you and walk
them of. Before you have walked mile
things will look roster. Just try it," Have
you noticed the increase in walking of
late in every community Many attribute
it to the comfort which Aliens Foot-Ease,
the antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes, gives to the millions now using
it. As Weston has said, 1T has real mer-
it,. 1t cures tired, aching feet while you
walk. 10000 testimonials. Order a 25c
package to-day of any Druggist and be
ready to forget you have feet. A trial
package of ALIENS FOOT-EASE sent
Row n "
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
Good to Remember.

Physical defects can be turned into
Incentives to success instead of draw.
backs. what we look upon as handI.
caps in the end may prove spurs to en-
able us to reach the goal of desire. II
We know but how to use them. We
make our own happines. we carve our
own success.-Exchange.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
PROPOSES INDIAN STATUE

Rodman Wannamaker. son OF John Wanna.
maker. has started movement to have erected
in upper New York bay. bronze statue to the
Indian greater and more imposing than that of
the Goddess OF Liberty. II Mr. wanamaker's
plan is realized. and he has been assured that II
will be. but few years will pass when the huge
bronze, representing the muscular Indian. will
stand where the Hudson empties into the bav
Rodman Wanamaker is the younger son Of
John Wanamaker and Is associated with the
greater mercantile enterprise OF his father in
New York and Philadelphia. He established the
Paris branch Of wanamaker's and set prece-
dent which all other big stores in France were
OBLIGED % follow. He brought about the practi
cal reciprocity between this country and France.
advantage OF both countries The commercial
h as his patronage OF art has won for Mr.. Wana-
onors in the dispensation OF the French republic.
the legion Of honor ten years ago In recognition
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04

Farmers FamiIies.-It is estimated
that there are about 10000 farmers
families In the United States to-day.
taking the word farmer in its b-oa lest
sense, and including all families kving
In the open country.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
His Kick.

my wife has no idea Of proper
tion."
What's wrong?"
"She had a 5000 gown made to
match = SO dog."-Milwaukee Jour
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
LED Jameson RAID"

DR.. Leander Starr Jameson, who has been
the leader in the movement which has just re-
suited in bringing the various different states and
colonies Of South Africa into one British colony,
is former premier Of Cape Colony. Moreover,
he attained that position after the close OF the
Boer war, few years after the time of the cele-
brated Jameson Transvaal raid" which left him
perhaps the best hated man In all South Africa.
He was sentenced to ten months Imprisonment
by his home government when that raid failed
and was banished from Africa by Dom Paul
Kruger. He came back a volunteer surgeon
however, during the Boer and stayed to see
his old influence restored and multiplied
Under his plan OF consolidation. Cape Colony
Natal. the Transvaal and the Orange Free State
organization that becomes single colony. and
Boer peoples. There are to be three capitals one
ind one judicial; two Official languages English
arrangement closely resembles In many respects
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04

appeared when she
Howe, a
man All Of her children have been literary but
known
Mrs Howe first became interested in the antsalvery
the
Republic" the land.
of
sometimes
a
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04


considers the o
bred torpedo tube When the adoption the
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went better and which attached
mined outdo his
is
in q
admiral
the disposal of his for another
1t during the battle of Ell while
The battle had been in time the British
he
ablng
more.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
FOUR SCORE AND TEN

Women suffragists in all parts of the coun-
try celebrated the ninetieth birthday OF Mrs. Julia
Ward Howe May 81.
Mrs. Howe was born In Bowling Green in
1872 II the house still stands very few know
where 1t is Her father came from Roger Will
liams stock and on her mothers side Mrs. Howe
is French Huguenot
She has been described the most wonder
full American woman" Her fathers house in
Bowling Green was the meeting place of the liter
ary folk OF that time-Washington Irving. VIII
liam Cullen Bryant and all OF that coterie.
Brought up In this intense literary atmos-
phere 1t was natural that she should write an
onymously for the papers and magazines of her
girlhood day. Her first poem Is said to have
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-06-04
"SILENT ADMIRAL'' HoNoRED

Amiral Sir Arthur Knyvet Wilson. grand
commander of the bath, grand commander of the
Victoria order and holder OF the Victoria CROSS.
who had just been appointed a member Of the
committee OF imperial defense, would probably
have gained fame inventor apart from his
career In the British navy. for several instrti-
ments of destruction In connection with battle
ships are the product OF his brain. He Is also
renowned among his fellow-oficers and men
being fonder of gun practice than preaching. and
has thereby earned the nickname OF "the silent
admiral" He is 81 years of age and possesses
an iron will and rough exterior. He is extreme.
ly popular with Jack Tar, running Lord Beres
lord close In their affections.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-09
MONTCLAIR

Mrs. Robert H.. Carson and family,
of Harrison avenue. are at Newport,
r. l., for the hummer
Mrs. James Hardman and son.. of
Charles street. are spending a week at
Asbury Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvin A. Traynor and
family, of Clarenont avenue, will sail
for Europe tomorrow for a stay of two
months. They will visit Italy. Belgium,
France and Switzerland.
Thomas T. Wittredge and sons, James
and Harry Wittredge, of Montclair
Heights, left today for a trip through
the maritime provinces of Canada.
Their trip will include a sail up the
Brae dor lakes. in Cape Breton, from
Port Hawkesbury TO North Sydney.
They will take a steamer there for
Prince Edward Island on their return.
Miss Lucy Eldridge. of Valley road,
will spend her vacation on the Con-
coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent S. McMann, of
Grove street, have returned from a
months stay at Atlantic City.
Mrs. John T. Walters. Of Walnut
street. is spending a week at Ocean
Grove.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-09
GLEN RIDGE,
AND NUTLEY
CALL To
BROOKLYN PASTOR
Orange Valley Congregational
lists Want Rev. Boyd Ed
wards to Take Charge. .

At a meeting of the Orange Valley
Congregational Church last night 1t
was decided unanimously to extend a
call to the Rev. Boyd Edwards. associ-
ate pastor of the South Congregational
Church, Brooklyn. The church has
been without q head since the death
last year of the Rev. Robert Service
steen, who passed away after a short
rastorate.
A special committee was given
charge of the selection of a successor
to the deceased pastor. who died on
Good Friday of 1908. and selected John
Steen. brother of the dead man. He
was one of the young men whose an
swers to theological questions aroused
protests at a recent examination of
candidates for the ministry in New
York He relieved an embarrs ssing
situation by declining to accept the call
extAnded him.
The Brooklyn clergyman now chosen
is a nan of 80 and is at present at
Mortified, Mass, in charge of confer
ence classes. He is considered a force
full preacher and has a pleasing per-
sonality, as we'll as executive ability.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-09
MILLBURN,
IRvIN6TON
AND HILTON
NAME NEW COPS
FOR So. ORANGE
Morrison and BOdei Will HeIC
Keep the Peace on Sum
days and Holidays.

Because Of the resignation Of Police
man William x. Van Iderstine, of
South Orange Township, who expects
to become postmaster in the Maplewood
section, W applications for the va
Gated position were received by the
Township Committee last night. One
was from Patrick s. Morrison, jr., and
the other from William Bodei. Both
men were appointed special officers.
Morrison in his application stated. Il
do not drink intoxicants or gamble
temporarily and Bodei said: Il don't
drink to any extent When Township
Clerk Edward r. Arcularius read the
applications Chairman William II.
Kemp said he failed to understand
clearly what was meant by the express
sion mot temporarily and Morrison
offered an explanation.
1T means Just what it says he de-
clared. The meaning of temporarily
is a while. / have not been drinking
or gambling for a while"
Charles Lea Mond, who has been a
special officer, was appointed to take
the place left vacant by the resigna-
ton of Van Iderstine. Morrison and
Bodei will act on Sundays and holidays
or on other special occasions.
An anonymous communication was
received calling the attention of the
committee to alleged Sunday violations
of the excise law by proprietors of sa-
looms in Millburn avenue. Because no
names were signed to the paper it was
ordered destroyed.
H. C. Seaman and j. Charles O'Brien.
residents of Maplewood avenue, spoke
in favor of the passage of an ordinance
calling for the laying of a blue-stone
curb and yitriied brick pavement for
that street. Charles H. Taylor opposed
the work. The ordinance was passed,
however.
Justice of the Peace William How
kins, of the Hilton section. was au-
thorized to act as police justice during
the absence of Justice Robert D.
Brewer, Who will attend the G. A. r.
orcampment at Salt Lake City next
nionth.
A request from Carol P. Bassett,
president of the Commonwealth Water
and Light Company of Summit, to Law
a new ten-inch water main through
the township in order to give addi-
tional pressure will be granted Upon
the receipt of a map showing through
what streets the main is to be laid,
and providing that the streets are TO
be left in good condition.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-09
THE ORANGES,
BL00MFIELD,
MONTCLAIR
PRICE OF ICE UP
IN WEST HUDSON
Hygeia Company Boosts Figure
to So a Ton for Second
Raise in Three Months.


Six dollars a Son for ice was the
price fixed by the West Hudson Bust
ness Mems Hygeia Ice Company last
Monday. The price was formerly IS,
and this is the second raise in three
months. The first being from $3.50 to IS
a ton.
When asked by a STAR reporter to-
day for the cause of the raise Martin
Tooney. business manager for the con-
Germ, stated it was in accordance with
9 resolution passed at the January
meeting of stockholders. The resolu-
ton provided that the company should
charge the same price as Newark CON
Germs.
The company is made up of promi-
nent West Hudson business men. The
plant is situated at Passaic avenue,
Kearny, and makes artificial ice exciu-
sively.
Mr.. Tooney also stated that weeks ago
an accident occurred to the machinery
and crippled the plant, so that in order
70 hold trade the company was COM
PEELED to buy ice from rival companies
at prices ranging from IS to $3.50 a ton,
and Notwithstanding the loss caused by
shrinkage, to sell 1t for So. 1t also cost
$1,000 to make necessary repairs, he
said.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-09
BLOOMFIELDAGLEN RIDGE

The work of oiling Bloomfield avenue
to lay the dust has been started.
J. Emmett Gaughan, of Camden.
Ark. who has been the guest of his
aunt. Mrs. Catherine Daley. has re-
turned to his home.
William Loesch I'M family, of Pros
pect street. are at Crystal Run. Orange
county, n. Y, for a month.
Thomas Kelly and family. of Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, are visiting William
Kelly in Almira street.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pollitt, of Olive
street. are In Ocean Grove for several
weeks.
Eric Ericsson, of Willow street. cham
pion swimmer of Sweden, has charge #
the life-saving station in Asbury Park.
Mrs. Peter ]. Quinn and son, Healy
Quinn. of B~elleviIle avenue. are in
Oswego. y. Y.
Mrs. Michael n. Higgins and her
daughter. Miss Katherine Higgins. OF
Orange street. have been sojourning in
Asbury Park.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-09
SUBURBAN PAGE
ASKS REBATE OF
WATER COMPANY
Kearny Council Thinks Town
Was 0yercharged to Ex-
tent of S6,058.76.

On the ground that the Suburban
Water Company had o~vercbarged Kear-
ny for water, from August 16, 1904, to
March 81 of this year. a demand for q
rebate of $6.058.76 was made last night
by the Common Council of the own II
vas explained that the contract price
for water was $3.50 per million GAL
Ions, made with the understanding that
if the water sent through the pipes in
Kearny should be sold to any munich
patty at a cheaper rate than Kearny
was paying the latter town should be
given the same rate.
1t was reported that Bayonne was
being, supplied at the rate of 3d. 4 per
million gallons. and as a result the
Kearny Council voted to instruct its
clerk to demand the rebate.
Turner w. Beall, of the Suburban
Water Company, recently denied hal
Kearny was paying more for water
than Bayonne.
When the Kearny Council recently
passed an ordinance providing for the
sale of 1925. 009 worth of Town Hall and
Water Department bonds it was cal
culated that they would sell at 4 per
cent. The lowest bid made was Az per
cent. and last night the. ordinance was
changed to read Az per cent. and put
back to Its second reading.
The Council passed a resolution of
coincidence on the death of Elizabeth
Young, daughter of Building Inspector
Young.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-09
HARRISON EAST NEWARK
LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN
! IN NEW HARRISON SCHOOL.
Only Few Citizens Attend Meet
ing to Discuss Project.

Little interest in the new school
which it issproposed will be erected in
the rear of School No. 1, of Harrison.
was shown last night, when but a few
citizens attended the meeting held in
the Harrison sTown Hall under the
auspices of. the Board of Education in
an %endeavor to learn the sentiment of
the citizens and taxpayers in regard to
the proposed issue of $50, 900 in bonds to
construct the building.
Only two citizens, Charles Biegner
and John Fetherston, spoke, and while
neither vas opposed to h scheme,
they thought hat the proposed struc-
ture should be built on the site of the
old school. and not in the rear of it.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-09
NUTLEY

DR.. and Mrs. H. H. Haywood are at
Bay Shore.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Dale are ~sojourn-
ing at Haines Landing, Me.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. wellman, of High
street. are at Ocean Grove
Miss Josie Lux, of Prospect street.
is spending q week at Lake Hopatcong.
Miss Matte Witbeck, Of Franklin
avenue. has joined her brother in camp
at Lake Hopatcong.
f. F.. Vaughan, of Brooklyn, has
been visiting his daughter. Mrs. J. P.
Hunting, of Prospect street.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Keyser and
family. formerly of Prospect street, are
now residing in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Sturges have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Car
man. who are now In Oakland.
Miss Ilka woodruff and the Misses
Lillian and Mildred Van Ripper, of
Church street, spent the Fourth at
Camp Yantacaw. Lake Hopatcong.
A party consisting of Mrs. Wood
u - iilONllOl G1Ad oi-tCif oAo NhAS9
Townsend, of Brooklyn, spent a few
days with Mrs. c. NJ. Woodford, of
Prospect street.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. I. Markham and
family, of New York, formerly of Nut
ley. visited Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Goth
waite for a few days.
The Junior Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the Reformed Church held a
successful picnic yesterday in the
Church Street Grove.
Paul Neil and the Rev. G.. A. Hol-
bert, of Hillside avenue. have returned
from Mt. Pocono.
An auto party has been arranged by
w. L. Sergeant. of Satterthwaite ave
nue.. to go TO Split Rock tomorrow.
Miss Minnie NJ. Bachelor and Maui
rice McEhgot, of Avondale road, are
spending the summer at Springfield. VT.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-09
KEARNY-ARLINGTON.
FUNERAL OF DROWNED
GIRL TOMORROW.

The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Young,
daughter Of Building Inspector Ralph
S. Young, of Kearny. whit vas
drowned in the Passaic River yester-
day, will take place from her parents
residence, 129 Chestnut street. Kearny,
tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. o. P.
Jones, pastor of Beulah NJ. P. Church,
kearny. will officiate. Interment will
be in Arlington Cemetery.
Mr.. Young was called to Jersey City
on business yesterday n left Eliza
beth in charge of the boathouse.
On his return home he found hat his
daughter had been on a float neal the
bank only a few minutes before.
A hasty search revealed the pole
sticking up in the water a short dis
lance away. Mr.. Young and John
Sheppard. who was working nearby,
got graphing irons, and in less than
ten minutes had the body of the girl on
the bank.