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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
QUERIES ANSWERED
Smut in Oats and It's Treatment


w. H. NJ, Commerce. Ca. writes:
What is the cause OF smut in oats, and
how may II be prevented? I have some
oats Just beginning to head out that are
badly affected with the rust. In what
stage would you cut them in order to
get the most feed? VIII rust hurt stock2
There are two kinds Of smut, both be-
ing caused by a fungus. The loose smut
belongs TO the same genus as the smut
so commonly found on maize. The spores
which carry the disease adhere to the
grain and terminating enter the young
plants, the fungus growing up within
the flower. The shrinking smut is closely
allied to the loose smut, but differs from
il in the character and extent of its in
jury. II affects the grains only, which
are considerably enlarged and become
blacklist I'm the interior, containing the
spores which give. off an offensive smell.
The losses from sinking smut are quite
considerable.
You can do nothing 10 prevent the raw
ages of the smut at this time, but by
treating the seed which you plant in the
future. you can control the trouble. Place
the seed in a bag or basket and immerse
them for ten minutes in water heated to
1873 degrees F. Cool quickly by immersing
In cold water and stir thoroughly while
drying. This is known as the hot water
treatment.
The bluestone or copper sulphate treat
ment is as follows: Immerse the grain
for ten minutes in a solution made from
one pound of copper sulphate to five gal
Ions of water. Allow to stand for ten
minutes then spread out and dry.
Another efficient treatment is per-
formed as follows: Sprinkle or immense
the grain for thirty minutes In a solu-
ton OF one pound OF formalin; that is, a
20 per cent solution Of formaldehyde, In
fifty gallons OF water. The treatment is
comparatively simple, as you will see,
and has been found remarkably efficient
in preventing loss from this trouble.
There is no known remedy for rust
which is caused apparently by warm,
moist weather during the ripening period
of the crop. 1t will probably be best to
cut the crop on the green side, but GER
tainly not before the oats begin TO hard
en-; that is, getting well out of the dough
stage. The rust will not injure stock.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
Wants Protection
Against Rabid Dogs

Editor Journal: As the lawmakers OF Georgia
are to meet in a few days, / suppose 1t would
not be out of place for the people 10 make
known 10 that honorable body some Of their
wants and this depOnent thinks the first bust
ness that should engage their attention after
they organize is to enact a law that Will pro
tect the people from the rabid dogs that are
rowing the state. For information upon this
question they can easily refer to the Pasteur In
stitute and see the number of cases that have
been treated for hydrophObia within the last
twelve months.
why such risk and destruction of human life
should go on so long unheeded, Is beyond the
comprehension Of sound reasoning.
Now, gentlemen, for the sake Of defenseless
children and others that have been the victims
Of these worthless ours, enact a law at once
that viii require avery owner OF dog to
muEzle him. and fix such a penalty for the vio-
lation thereof as viii be constant reminder to
obey the law. Respectfully submitted.
]. W. GROGAN.
Ball Ground. Ca. Route l.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
FARMERS FLOWING
ARMED WITH GUNS

COWGILL, Mo-, June 1s.-Farmers work
ing IN the fields near Tnitsville. fifteen miles
south OF here. with rifles slung over theI-
shoulders This condition was caused by the
murder from ambush OF Clyde Hatfield,
young farmer, last Sunday and the shooting Of
Henry Berry by night riders Sunday, May 80.
The feeling in Taitsville is that several men
must die move from the community before
the feud ends and peace is restored. Every
house in the Taitsville district is supplied by
firearms.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
A. P. COLES TO HEAD
GEORGIA BANKERS

A dispatch from Savannah says that A.
P. Coles, cashier of the Central Banking
& Trust corporation, will probably be
made president of the Georgia Bankers
association, F. D. Walter, who is now
president, is to move from this state 10
Jacksonville, Fla. Mr.. Coles is first vice
president.
He is one of the best known bankers
I'm Atlanta and would make a popular
head of the state association.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
Seeding Alfalfa and Herds Grass

s. Z. W., Tallulan FallS, "a, WRITES.
VIII you tell me II alfalfa and herds
grass can be sown at this time Of the
year? / want some quick growing forage
stun to plant in the edge Of my garden;
something that can be cut for green cow
feed.
II is late In the season to grow both
alfalfa and herds grass and we would
advise you to use something else as 4
sOiling crop. Cowpeas will answer well
for the purpose you have in mind. You
may also grow some sorghum OF the AM
Der or Orange variety. Soy beans may
also be used advantageously. Alfalfa will
not furnish any hay the first season from
planting as IL should be kept closely clip
ped In order TO throw the strength back
into the roots and develop them. Herds
grass is rather slow growing at first. and
il would take II the best part Of a year to
form much of a sod even with conditions
favorable for it's growth. We have used
the crop suggested for soiling purposes
with COWS and found them very satisfac-
tory We have maintained cows for sew
eral months I'm the year on soiling crops
and know that the practice Is feasible. OF
course. where you can Craze the animals
II IS easier TO do so. but cutting and
handling soiling crops is rather expens-
I've
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
ONE DEAD; 10 HURT
IN TEXAS WRECK

Ell PASO. Tex, June 15.-A passenger
train on the Guaymas branch of the
Southern Pacific railroad was wrecked
last night at Pesquorn. near Hermos-
vile, Mexico.
Conductor A. c. Bulge, Of Nogales.
and Is passengers are reported to have
been seriously injured.
All the coaches except the sleeper turn
ed over.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
Laurens Had Planned
Retention TO Party

LAURENS, s. c., June 16.-The Atlanta
JOurnal-New York Herald scout automo-
biles arrived at Waterloo at $50 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, turning at that point
toward Cross Hill, bound for Newberry.
The party had been induced to come to
Laurens, but a message from Waterloo
stated that they had changed their
minds" OF course the Laurens cham
Der of commerce was disappointed after
fits preparations for a reception to the
marty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18

scours about all the time, and she rolls
and wallows as II she had collie. Would
like to know what to do for her.
Your horse seems to be suffering from
indigestion, and the securing is an effort
Of nature to remove some irritating sub
stance which is in the alimentary tract.
The cause may be due to several things.
First of all. there is a predispostion on
the part Of some animals to this trouble.
Then, the food may not be suitable, or
may not be in first-class condition, or bac-
terra OF certain kinds may have found
their way into the alimentary tract, and
no relief can be anticipated until they
are removed therefrom. The collie is a re-
sultant of the more or less chronic ma
ture of the other trouble. The first thing
should be to locate and remove the cause.
For this purpose give a two-ounce dose
of castor oil, combined with one ounce
Of laudanum This may be given as
drench. Try this treatment and see If it
does not prove efficient If followed for
as much as three days. Look after the
quality of the food, and give as much
variety TO the diet as possible. Feed light
and easily digested foods for several days.
Then, IL the trouble persists use oak bark
tea as an astringent. This is made by
sleeping the inner bark Of white oak. and
a teacupful combined with one ounce of
laudanum should be given as a drench
twice daily. Before the astringent treat
ment is resorted to- you should be sure
that the irritant has been removed, and
that the food is in flrst-class condition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
Wood Ashes as a Fertilizer for
Corn

T. r. c. Appling. Ca. writes: Are wood
ashes a desirable fertilizer for corn? n
so. should they be applied leached or dry.
end should they be applied near the corn
or I'm the middle Of the furrow?
Wood ashes are valuable as fertilizer
for the potash they contain. An average
analysis shows that they contain 5 per
cent of potash. 2 per cent of phosphOric
acid and % per cent Of lime. This is
where they are protected from the wealth
er after burning and not allowed to leach.
When leached by exposure 10 the weather
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18

and worry. Sold on little payments. Write for
fascinating Free Book today. AN correspond
Henry St, Binghsmton, n. y. If you
live IN Canada, address Canadian 1900 Washer
Co., SIS Yonge ST., Toronto, Canada
RRANCFT HOUSES; We maintain branches az
1917 Broadway. New York CITY,; and lll5 ElatbuFh
Ave- brooklyn; and In ell principal eities We cleo
- Francisco and Seattle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
Indigestion in Horses and Mules

W. A, Waco, Ca, writes: 1 have a
mare mule about eight years old. She has
scours about all the time, and she rolls
and wallows as II she had collie. Would
like to know what to do for her.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-07

the question the will a sale without cost opening will be day Bring the children There will tfng The R. D. When the thousands upon thousands of ideas the ba thousands be placed on stock Is compl disposed of
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-07
NOTICE---The first purchaser of $5 worth of goods will be pre- serted with a fine oak rocking chair each mGning.

overlook chance like this save yourself at least Jse the good with which nature has endowed grand offering and all gong for less than the actual
 hundred miles to visit this s Never again will you have
 Sale positively opens Saturda, January 9th, at m. cry largest anyone in ana attempted involving
 rday January 9th at a. rn at R. D. Sale & Co., store ansas Saturday, January &h, and lasts until the big
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-07

dDyG neun S
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-07

| NOTICE---T h e First | Purchaser of S worth of goods will be pre- l sented with a fine oak
 rocking chair each morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16
LINCOLN TRIED IT.
And That Ended the Naval Sweatbox
Punishment.

And That Ended the Naval Sweatbox
Punishment.
On one of Mr.. Lincoln's excursions
to Fortress Monroe on the steamer
Hartford In 1863 his attention was d.
rected to a narrow door bound with
iron. the use Of which he was anxious
to learn.
What is thisT' he asked.
"Oh. that Is the sweatbox." was the
reply. 1T is used for refractory ana
insubordinate seamen. A man In there
is subjected to steam heat and has very
little ventilation. 1t generally brings
him to terms very quickly"
President Lincoln's curiosity was
aroused. This be said to himself,
sis treatment to which thousands OF
American seamen are probably sub
jected every year Let me try it for
myself and see what Ii really is"
Taking off his bat, for he was sever
al inches over six feet in height, he en-
tered the Enclosure. which he found to
be little more than three feet in length
or width. He gave orders that at
signal from himself the door should
be Immediately opened. 1t was then
closed and the steam turned on.
He had been inside hardly three min
utes before the signal was given. Pres
fdent Lincoln had experienced enough
of what was then regarded as neces-
sary punishment for American seamen.
There was very little ventilation, and
the short exposure TO the hot and hu-
mid air had almost suffocated him.
Turning to Secretary Welles Of the
navy department. the president ordered
that no such Enclosure as the sweatbox
should ever after be allowed on any
vessel flying the American Gag.
1t was not an hour after this order
had been given before every sailor on
every ship In Hampton Roads had
heard Of it. The effect was most re-
markable on the older sailors, many
of whom had themselves experienced
the punishment of the sweatbox. Some
Of them wept from joy.
But the good results of this act OF
President Lincoln were not confined to
the American navy. treat britdln,
France, Germany and other European
countries heard that the sweatbox had
been abolished in America as inhuman.
One and all of these nations In turn fell
into line, and today the sweatbox is
not to be found on any vessel flying
the flag ia civilized nation through
out the world.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16
Tutt'spii
60 to the root of the whole mat.
ter, thoroughly, quickly safety
and restore the action Of the
LIVER to normal condition.
Give tone to the system and
solid flesh to the body.
Take No Substitute.

Hon. Charles P Light, State Com
missioner of Highways, has dug up an
I'D Virginia statute passed by our fore
athers away back yonder in the year
1887, which gives the county court the
right to work the prisoners in the coun-
ty Jail upon the public roads. Mr..
Light has been corresponding with the
sheriifs throughout the State trying to
find out the number of prisoners con-
fined in the county Jail with the view of
asking the county courts TO act in this
matter. If the courts can be persuaded
to adopt his views regarding this stat
ute the prisoners numbering about 500
in the state will be put out among public
highways to work, and in some coun-
ties the amount of work to be obtained
in this way will be valuable assist
ance towards the building and mainte-
nance of public roads. We think the
commissioner views are correct in this
matter, and if it can be carried into eff
feet it will not only have tendency tc
reduce crime, but will result in great
saving to the taxpayers. Tyler County
| News,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16
Fine Estates.

The writer enjoyed delightful drive
in the country on Sunday morning last
with Mr.. Clayton L. Haines, the junior
editor OF the Spirit. Our route was
over the boom lands through the Flow
ing Spring farm of County Commits
sicner John c. Burns. Flowing Spring
is one of several fine estates owned by
him. 1t contains some 453 acres OF the
most fertile land in the county, under a
high state of cultivation, heavy crops
garnered and put away for the winter,
with large herds of cattle and sheep
browsing on the hillsides and in the
valleys, a picture realistic of full.
and plenty. The improvements are in
keeping with Mr.. Burns progressive
spirit and good business qualities. A
fine old colonial homestead sets back in
lovely shady lawn with every con-
venience, two large bank barns and
numerous outbuildings that resem-
BILE small village, never failing sup
ply Of the purest of spring water, and
driveway from the pike to the man
sion house covered with rock macadam,
are contributing factors in making it an
ideal estate, lesson in intensive farm
ing and a solace and comfort to the
owner. On our return home, we passed
the western portion of the farm of Mr.
Jacob Dutterer, bordering on the Shcp-
herdstown and Charles Town pike. We
particularly noticed field of corn on
his farm of 10 or 80 acres, the shocks
standing close together, which led US to
remark, that while many were COM
planning of shortage in yield, this
stretch of land presented scene that
the crop would be far above the aver
age. Mr.. Dutterer is probably the la
gest land owner in the county, with
more acreage in growing young orch
ards than any other one person. His
farms are highly improved, not only
with substantial buildings and other
conveniences, but the land has beer
brought TO such state of fertility un
der his personal supervision that two
blades of grass are now made to grow.
where but few years back there was
only one. On coming into town W.
drove over the new road that has re
GENTLY been opened between the B. 4
10. station and the ShepherdstowD pike
LIT is debatable question whether tn
distance saved m travel win compen
safe the people who use it, who wi
be compelled TO pass over the danger
Gus looking crossing where the roa
passes over the B. & @. rree Prss
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16
An INTELLIGENT Cow.

A few nights ago citizen went
home and found cow In his yard.
He drove her out. He then went into
the house and later heard the animal
in the yard again. He drove her out
the second and third times. The citi-
zen's son came home later and found
the animal in the yard aud drove her
out. The citizen then made an inves-
tigation and found the cow got In by
wading around the fence on the river
side. He hung up lantern to deceive
the COW as she came In. and the next
morning, so he says, he found the COW
In the yard with the lantern hung on
her horns. using the same to hunt out
the best grapefruit in his grove. Say
what you please. but that was an In
telligent COW. And the story Is true
of course it is.-Fort Myer Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16
RAN THE BLOCKADE.
Putting Through Risky Piece OF
Business at Santiago.

Business at Santiago.
Some naval officers at dinner party
the other evening were discussing the
efficacy of the Cuban blockade in 1898.
That many vessels ran the blockade at
Havana, Cienfuegos and elsewhere
was admitted.
"Rut only one vessel ever ran the
Santiago blockade" said one of the
speakers. "and that was one OF our
own vessels. the little Gloucester"
He then described how the Glouces-
ter ran the blockade. while command
ed by Dick Wainwright. then lieu
tenant commander. who had previous
ly been executive officer Of the Maine
when it blew up.
1--WE had been sent down to Asser-
raderos to communicate with the In
surgents," said the raconteur, who was
on the Gloucester at the time. Upon
our return it was quite dark. and we
were proceeding slowly TO our station
on the inside line of the blockade when
the electric signaling apparatus broke
down. We could not give signal.
particularly the private Identification
signal Of the night. Had we been dis
covered by one of the blockading YES
sells il would at once have flashed the
signal. and If we did not Immediately
respond it would have promptly open
ed fire. We would have been blown
to pieces in minute.
-. <xFI rtCt hut
Dick Wainwright was perfectly cool
and the Gloucester actually picked its
way without being discovered through
the whole blockading feet. took up Its
station on the inside line. under the
MORO. and as soon as the signaling ap-
paratus was repaired reported its ar
rival. 1t was a clear case Of blockade
running, but 1t was mighty tickiish
while 1t lasted."-San Francisco Cal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16
MILLER'S PHARMACY
Business Locals

Chew Norris have some very nice farms
for sale.
Money to loan, in sums to suit, by Chew
Il Norris.
Edison fills and delivers your orders
promptly.
American Beauty eorsets, the latest styles
See Lands
For good hosiery. ladies' and ehildren,s.
buy at Landis's.
W. H Hoof pays cash or trade for all
country produce.
Ii you are looking for the best groceries,
buy of Ronemus.
The Bank of Charles Town pays interest
ON time deposits.
Do you shave YOURSELF Buy arazor from
Miller's Pharmacy.
Ralston Health aud walkoyer shoes and
Oxfords at OFT Bros.
If you want to sell your farm put ii in A.
g. Wynkoop's hands.
Think of Palmbaums when ever you think
of dress goods or silks.
Dwelling houses in Charles Town for reat.
Apply to Chew q Norris.
Automatic stropping for Gillette razor
blades at N coieman's.
Get the b. Washington Sunday Star
and Magazine; all dealers.
Chi-Namel makes old floors new, sold only
by the Farmers Supply 10.
Edison gives special attention to small
orders as well as large ones.
The National Citizens Bank viii pay you
4 per cent. on time deposits.
Baled hay, wholesale and retail, salt and
seed. John G. Burns q Co,
Belts, betting, side and back combs for
your inspection. at Landis's.
American and Elwood fence in any guam
tity at the Farmers Supply Co.
All sorts Of talcums. face powders and
perfumes at MilIer's Pharmacy.
Laurel Steel Ranges the fuel savers sold
only by the Farmers Supply Co.
A. g. Wynkoop viii purchase United
States Land Warrants of any date.
If you want Glass or Granite ware. s. 10
| Is. 20 and 25c. Go TO W. II HoofI.
$500 to loan in sums 10 suit. on good
Security. Apply 10 A. q Mynkoop.
Safe deposit boxes for rent It the Bank
of Charles Town. Call and see them,
Car Schumacher ground feed. for horses,
COWS and sheep. John 9 Burns & Co.
Talk about harness, you ought 10 see that
line the Jefferson Vehicle Company has.
Special illustrated features in Washington
Sunday Star and Magazine. All dealers sell il.
We handle nothing but the celebrated Ly-
kens Valley red ash Goals. Burns Il o.
Hard and soft coal. short wood in stove
lengths III quantities to suit. John G. Burns
a. Co.
$25, 900 to loan on real estate or good per-
sonsl security. Moore Il Moore Incorpof-
ated
For comfort. durability and style buy the
American Beauty. soc and 81. Sold by = n
Lands.
Try a sbarpless Cream Separator aud
make more butter; sold by the Farmers
Supply Co.
10th Centuary Manure spreader. spreads
manure. lime, ashes and dirt, guaranteed.
G N Coleman.
Safe deposit boxes for rent. on reasonable
terms. Call to see them, at the Bank Of
Charles Town.
How about retiring your wheels? We use
the Kelly Springfield Tires. jefferson We
. hicle Company.
Have you ever tried the Battle Axe shocs
Drop in and examine them. None bette
, Once wearer, always q wearer. For sale
BY d. s. Hughes.
J Give z. Frank Ronemus = call for Gro
ssries, dc. He aims 10 keep everything
fresh and up to date in this line, and can FIJI
your order promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16

Former Senator VIM. Campbell spent
several days in the county inspecting
the Hampshire and Ramney Mountain
Orchards in both of which companies
he is director. The former company
is increasing its present planting of
80, 600 three year old peach trees to &c.
600 and 10, 600 apple trees and the latter
is setting out 200 acres additional,
making them easily the largest opera
tons in the East. Mrs. Campbell ac-
companied the senator The Review.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16
Boys, Clothing

Juggling the ball requires def hand npd
quick judgement This Is also trne regard
ing the masie r designers Of boys' eIothine.
who must be students of boy life under
standing the methods Of lsoys' play, locat-
ing the ordinary vulnerable points and rein
forcing them lgsinss the attending strains.
These are 81. reaiIzed in our designers
methods Of making othes fof boys VIM
Eahn. Boys Outfttsr. sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16

Gould I sell you an imported Per-
sian cat for Sf.00oy' ventured the cat
and dog fancier.
What" exclaimed the multimilllon-
aire in surprise. why. ] Just bought
a 5000 bulldog from you the other
day"
"Yes. but I thought you'd want a
81 600 cat for that swell bulldog to
chase You surely wouldn't allow q
5000 bulldog to chase common cat
would youy Pittsburg Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-16

We have said enough about these two eide
lines and now we want to call your attention
TO The fact that We carry the largest anl best
assorted line of Drugs. Patent Medicines
Prescription Chemicals, Tinctures, etc. To At
you can find anywhere in III vicinity.
complete line OF rubber goods, and sundrica
OF ali kinds Complete line Of Tooth, Hair
aud Nail Brushes, Raxors, Pocket Knives.
Gillett Safety Razors, Nail Files and other
goods too numerous to mention in this limit
ed space.