davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-12
CuItivating the Soil.

The soil should be cultivated four to
six inches deep about the plants after
each irrigation or heavy rainfall dur
ing the growing season; or, better yet,
mulched after deep and thorough CUT
tivation in the spring with thick
layer of chip dirt, old manure, twlgs,
or other trash to assist in retarding
evaporation Sufficient watering 20
keep the plants growing will be neces-
sary until they have become thorough
ly established in their new surround
ings, after which the less resistant va
rieties should be watered once month
during drouthy periods Too much
stress cannot be laid on occasional deep
cultiva ton, and thorough irrigation,
which helps to induce deep root forma-
ton; on the other hand constant light
watering or sprinkling with little or
10 cultivation, which practice is very
common, tends to shallow root develop
ment.
Basins four to six feet In diameter,
and few inches deep, should De made
below the level of the ground about
the various plants. These collect
surprisingly large amount or runoff
during the summer rainy periods. es-
pecally if the surrounding surface is
inclined gently toward them. The
amount of flood water gathered in this
way NAV be increased considerably by
observing the surface during a heavy
summer shower, after which 1t may
be sloped accordingly. Also wedge or
crescent-shaped earthen ridges may be
thrown up on sloping surfaces to re-
tain the collected storm water over
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-12

l have just received Timely Hints for
Farmers, No. 50, by Prof. J. J. Thorn
Der. professor of Botany, at the Univer-
sity of Arizona and the Arizona Agri-
cultural Experiment station Prof
Thornber has had many years of actual
work in the southwest and is perhaps
the best posted man in the natural
flora and growth in this section. l am
sure your readers who are interested
in identifying, and Ornamentals in
general, will find much of interest in
the bulletin. A few remarks concern
ing experiments here might be of local
interest. In the first place, have ex-
perimented with nine varieties of euca-
lyptus including the two kinds spoken
of by Prof. Thornber, with very indif-
ferent success. Some are still living
but have made scarcely any growth.
therefore 1 would not advise planting
them here.
The mission olive may do very well
on the mesas, although 1 would not
recommend extensive planting until a
longer test has been given, as they will
not stand much colder temperature
than we had this present winter, which
went as low as 10 above.
The Australian Beefwood CCasurina
Stricta) I consider perfectly safe here,
and it is a very fine tree L have had
them growing here for three years
The pepper tree is frozen to the
ground here every few years
OF the palms, I have found all the
Chamaerops very hardy and especially
c. Nepalensis, which is not spoken OF
in the pamphlet under the head Of
shrubs.
Ought 10 Grow Here.
He speaks of Ligustrum Japonicum.
In the state of Chihuahua, and in the
cities of Austin and San Antonio, Tex,
this makes a fine tree when trimmed as
a tree. In parts of chihuahua, this
tree. 1 am told by reliable people, has
attained q diameter of four feet and a
spread of top of over 100 feet. When
treated as a shrub, it certainly is
beauty So far they have done eXcep-
tionauy well here, and l see no reason
why they should not be more extern
Sively planted.
Pointers for Ell PasOans.
Aside from these few remarks I do
not see why the whole of this pamphlet
may not be used as a guide here with
the added addition of white clover IN
place of Lippia repenS- The clover VIII
require more irrigation So far L have
not had nor have I observed any great
success here with Lippia-
As a closing precaution, 1 will add
that about the only difference here
and at the location of the University
of Arizona, is that we get some
what lower temperature here than
there amounting perhaps to five or SIX
degrees, and plants that are injured by
a few less degrees of temperature than
they have there should not be planted
here. These 1 have tried to point out.
Yours very truly,
r. A Harris,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-12
CITY 70 r u
THE BULLETIN.
The bulletin referred 10 Dy
Harris follows:
Northumberland Plants.

observation-disclosures Plants.
MANY of our factors of climate and
upon plant growth, that great care
must be given to the selection or resist
ant plant varieties. in particular those
resistant to heat aridity, frost and TO
some extent, alkali. 1t is manifestly
no easy matter to find all these quail
tiles combined in single plant, and
certainly not in any large number. For
this reason not a few Of our newly
set plants, which often represent I'M
tried varieties from northern and east
ern nurseries, die shortly after oelns
planted out, regardless of care, or else
linger on for a season or more IN an
enfeebled, chlorotic, or yellow-leaVeo
condition, only to die later
In the beginning, it may be well 10
note certain conditions which make
possible the successful growth OF
drouth resistant plants with rather
limited irrigation, in addition TO an an
nual rainfall of but 10 TO Is inches For
good sized trees like the ash or null
berry the soil should be two and one
half or three feet deep at least. and
where this does not obtain, as is orten
the case on mesa lands, holes ABOUT
five feet in diameter should be dug
through the hardpan or caliche stratum
into the sandy layer which is COM
monty four to six feet below. This in
sures ample space for the growing
plant, and, in addition, good drainage,
both of which are very essential to
the growth of healthy plants under
any circumstances. An inexpensive, as
well as efficient plan is TO dig out the
caliche to n depth Of three feet or so,
and then loosen things up below with
a stick of No. 2 dynamite and a good
handful OF black powder Such holes
may be filled with ordinary soil, pre-
ferabIy a sandy loan. mixed with leaf
mold chip dirt, sawdust> well-rotted
manure. or other miscellaneous or
ganic matter as leaves, bark and twlgs,
in the proportion of one part OF the
latter to four or five of the soil. All
such material lying carelessiy about
dwellings can be raked together and
turned to good account in this way, IN
asnuch as it assists in keeping the SOIL
from becoming too compact, besides
supplying the necessary humus. Even
where the soil is deep 1t should be
loosened up by digging and mixed with
organic ma teriaL Heavy clay SOILS OF
mesa depressions, and adobe soils OF
valleys are very much improved in this
way. In the above connection II Is not
advisable to use fresh barn manure or
wood ashes TO any extent
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30
HERDOFELEPAANTS
ESCAPE FROM SHOW
lnjure Several Persons and
Do Property Damage
Amounting to$10,000.

Danville, Ill.,, April %. Several
persons were injured and property
damaged to the amount of several
thousand dollars when eight bulls
and one female elephant of the Ring
ling Show stampeded here Yesterday.
AS the pachyderms were beng nm
loaded, one Of the bulls made a
break for liberty, bowling over his
keeper and escaping guard. He was
followed by seven bulls. Later
while the entire force of trainers
we're engaged in the unusual sport
of hunting elephants in automobiles.
the female escaped.
For several hours the elephants
were at large, despite the fact that
the entire force Of police reserves
were called into action and gave
chase. After escaping, the elephants
moved for some time in a bunch.
then separated. They stopped for
nothing except brick and stone
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30
TWO HEADS
Both Well Developed, Adorn
Brooklyn Child.

New York, April 28.-John o.
Nelson, of AIN Stuart avenue,
Brooklyn Hills, QueensborougL, has
daughter who has two well-devel-
oped heads, he says. She is 6 years
old and is unable to walk or sit up,
but, her father says, she is as bright
as any child he ever saw.
When the child was born tn e doc
tor told its parents that she could
not live, but Nelson employed the
best specialists, and succeeded in
keeping his little one not only alive,
but in giving her comparative health.
This cost him all he owned, he says,
about S33, 1000, and he and his wife
now are poor.
The Nelson's do all possible to pre-.
vent strangers seeing their child and
wrap her up to get her out Of doors
without attracting attention TIE
child speaks English and German
with equal fluency. using both
mouths when she speaks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30

buildings. Small frame structures
coal sheds. fences and trees in their
path were pushed aside, turned over,
uprooted and thrown to one side.
AT the home Of William Miller
three elephants found there was not
sufficient room for them to pass be
tween the summer kitchen and resi-
dence, and pushed the kitchen aside,
badly frighteri' g the persons there
in. AT the home of Joseph Ebles,
after overturning a shed and killing
a horse, one of the animals attacked
the man, hurting him against the
side of his residence, and he is now
in a critical condition.
Barney 0'Nea. llveryman, was
thrown from his wagon when the
herr of elephants dashed down
side street and in front of his team.
F.. Krabbe, one of the keepers,
who was assisting in the taking of
three Of the bulls into their quarters
in the car after their capture late
yesterday, was hurled against the
side of nearby barn and badly in
jured Other persons were slightly
injured when horses were frighten-
ed during the stampede.
Late last evening it was estimated
that more than one hundred homes
were visited by the elephants and
that the damage will probably ag-
gregate 100000, although no cor
rect estimate can be made at this
time.
Truck gardens, orchards and many
buildings were absolutely ruined in
the outskirts of the city by the ele-
plants, which went into the north |
and northeast portions of the city, |
while shade trees and residences
were greatly damaged by those |
which went to the southwark toward |
the business district.
Late last evening one elephant was
still at large, two or three miles |
north of the city, and force of at
tendants was sent to affect a cap
ture if possible
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30

Loose sales of tobacco on the To-
cal market this week will probably
amount to 100000 pounds. Prices
were very satisfactory, ranging from
So for low lugs. up, quotations be-
ing about the same as those of last
week. The market is steady on both
loose tobacco and that in the hogs
head. Receipts continue to decline.
as much Of the 1909 crop has already
been delivered
The Association sales to date have
been 5295 hogsheads.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30
"squattedD in Empty Houses.

A Woman who recently applied %
the Lambeth guardians for relief said
that for the last three months she and
her five children had lived rent free
by "squatting" in the rooms of empty
houses. In Lambeth there are many
such houses which have reverted to
the duchy Of Cornwall, and people
are permitted to occupy the places I'm.
I'll the premises are demolished.-Lo
don News.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30
Advice for Youno Ladies'

1t is superfuous to decorate women
highly for early youth; youth is itself
a decoration. We mistakenly adorn
most that part of life which least re-
quires it, and neglect to provide for
that which will want it most.-Han.
nah More.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30
Real Estate Deal.

]. F. Ellis, as agent, has sold to
Mrs. w. D. Ennis, the williamson
place. large two.story residence
on 7th street, near the Tabernacle.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30

FOR Rent-Cottage on 9th, street
$1,000. J F. Ellis.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30
Wilson For President.

Edward A. Wilson, a former
prominent merchant Of Pembroke,
now a travelling man with head
quarters in Henderson, is being
backed by the Henderson delegation
for president of the State associa-
tion of the 7. P. A. The annual
meeting of the State Association
will be held in:Hopkinsville on May
7, when the election of officers will
take place. Pembroke Journal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30
Season for Humility.

It is necessary that one should some
times forget that he is a superior, and
to remember that he is a BROTHER
Bishop Wilson.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30

For sale-New modern residence
on 9.h street. known as the Brack-
rrgge place. J. F. Ellis.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30
THE BUSINESS PHILOSOPHER


IF rough seas make
good Sailors" says the
= Judge. "then rough
weather should make
good soldiers" IF this
be true, this last cold
snap should furnish US
with a standing army"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30

FOR SALE or RENT-Six room
cottage, corner l4th & Walnut. J..
f. Ellis.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30
A Lesson from Mature.

l saw a delicate flower had gr6&n
UP two feet high, between the horseB'
path and the wheel track. An inch
more to right or left had sealed itA
fate, or an inch higher; and yet Il
lived to flourish as much as If it had
a thousand acres Of untrodden space
around 1t, and never knew the danger
1t Incurred. 1t did not borrow trouble.
nor invite an evil fate by apprehend-
ing it.-Henry D. Thoreau C817-1S62).
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-30

FOR SALE or RENT-The Ennis
place on West 7th. Nice two story
residence, close in. j. F. Ellis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-01-05
Name of clothes.

Funny, isn't it." said the observant
woman, how our clothes are named.
In some Of them there is a sort of pre-
tense that may please others, but it
seems absurd to me. For instance,
have had woman show me coat
and tell me how fine 1t would be for
driving when neither nor one In
hundred of her customers would ever
get into a carriage. Then the motor
wells! Just see how every woman
rushes to get them. suppose they
will be selling thousands of aviation
hats next. But If you don't realize
how our clothes are named and the
foollshness of 1t, Just consider that at
the same time a woman may wear a
so-called tennis blouse, sailor collar,
walking shoes, riding hat, motor
veil, a trotting skirt. golf vest and a
driving coat. And In spite of the com.
plexity of sports she wouldn't look
particularly incongruous, either"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-01-05
THE FIDDLER or DocNEY.

- 20 y y
When l play on my fiddle in Dooney.
Folk dance like wave of the sea;
My cousin is priest in Kilvarnet,
My brother In Maharabuiee.
I passed my brother and cousin:
They read In their books of prayer;
read in my book of songs
bought at the Sligo fair.
When we cJme at the end of time,
To Peter sitting In state,
He will smile on the three old spirits,
But call me first through the gate;
For the good are always the merry.
Save by an evil chance,
And the merry love the fiddle,
And the merry love to dance:
And when the folk there spy me.
They'll all come up to me.
With Here is the fiddler Of Dooney!"
And dance like wave of the sea-
w. B. Yeats
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-01-05
MAN IS MS BROTHERS. KEEPER.
And IFS IL Curse TO Himself Who
Denies 1t, Says Cardinal Gibbons.

49,
And IFS Il Curse to Himself Who
Denies It, Says Cardinal Gibbons.
~ believe in public spirit and j ad-
mire Americans for endeavoring to
relieve suffering, but suffering cannot
be eliminated" said Cardinal Glib
bons, recently. God intended inc
quality, we will always have It.
Christ's disciples were not men Of pc.
tent political influence or high social
position; they were without any pres
tige at all in the sight of men. But
they were commanded by Christ to
preach the gospel, to heal the broken
hearts, to feed the hungry and clothe
the naked.
THE religion of Christ is prac-
tical religion, and bears relation to
social beings. Men were created for
society, and no man is sufficient by
himself. There should be the same
harmonious relations between members
of the social body, whether rich or
poor, as between members Of the ply.
steal body.
81 care not how rich a man is. i
care not whether he be Croesus, a
John Jacob Aston, John d. Rookie
Teller of Vanderbilt, what will his
wealth avail him If he has no friend
to help him, no servant to minister
to his wants, no one to stand by him,
no one to give him solace in his sor-
row? II they have no friend, say,
their wealth will avail them nothing.
'"The rich as well as the poor de-
clare i am not my brothers keeper d
This is the language Of selfshness
and misery. That man must be mis-
cradle that says: 4 am not my broth.
er's keeper He is an iceberg and is
a curse to himself. Man is his broth
er's keeper, and we would be in sad
state were everybody to believe that
he were not his brothers keeper"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-01-05

which Mrs Cox. her lips pressed tight
~ together, looked fixedly first at the
treetops. then at her hands. Her at
mosphere froze, also her accents: IF
there Is any one present who will re-
lieve me of the care and responsible
ity Of appointing these committees
shall be more grateful than words can
express"
Irene Hazlltt's face slowly Redeemed,
and every one else save Miss Mehita.
BILE fumbled with her handkerchief or
dress. Miss Mehitable's expression be-
came more thoughtful.
"Of course. Mrs. Cox, I'll make the
Coffee Mrs. Boltwood finally found
her voice. "I'll do my best"
Thank you" Mrs. Cox spoke Inn
pressively, but did not look up. 81
will very gladly help you" She made
another note, and added. II will also
prepare the chicken and make the
gravy and mash the potatoes" She
still spoke with averted eyes. the mar
tyrdom Of her position bearing in with
oppressive heaviness on every one
present, my oro.ner ana ms nve
chlldren wan De visiting us az the
time' out can manage somehow. !
suppose always have managed"
Al inc close OF the meeting MRS. COX
looked round the circle, her eyes cold
" Skipping the husned MIS-, Hazitt'
ana mace an announcement:
AS every one seems TOO busy 10 en-
certain tne ala IN july, ~ VIII meet
Win me-lor tne tnira Time TINS year..
NO one else naa entertained II more
tnan once. ! expect 70 nave nve
Doarders al tnat Time, out' patiently,
y can manage II somehow, because
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-01-05

sell" so fascinated Bismarck that he
forgot his duties, and. without official
leave. followed the English travellers
to Switzerland, SO that two months
after he ought to have been back at
his work he is found writing to his
chief. Count Boitzenburg, apologizing
for his conduct. Apparently the love
affair went as far as formed engage
ment. and why 1t ended in nothing
does not appear. The incident is Gu.
rious in view Of Bismarck's attitude
half q century later to Germans of
high position who had married En-
glish wives.
Bsmarck's second love affair, which
occurred at the beginning of the '4Os,-
was still more serious. Bismarck had
then abandoned the service of the
state and was hard at work on his pa
ternal estate. He fell deeply in love
with otillie Won Puttkamer. daughter
of a well-to-do country gentleman Of
Pausin. who is not to be confused
with Johanna Won Puttkamer. his fu.
ture wife. The proposed match was
opposed by the lady's mother, but the
attachment lasted, and two years later
Bismarck described 1t to a friend as
an "unreasoning passion
Bismarck's father addressed an an.
peal to Frau Won Puttkamer, which
Herr Marcks judges to have been
written by Bismarck himself and de.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-01-05

Helen and Mary and Eleanor were
playing school one afternoon. when
Helen's father found them.
What are. you doing, girls?' he
asked.
I'VE are not girls. We are school
children. and Mary is the teacher"
Helen replied.
"0h, pardon me!' said he. Then, in.
different manner. he went on:
Breakfast was late this morning,
teacher and couldn't get to school on
time. Mother will write an excuse
and will bring It this afternoon"
He sat down and pretended to study.
Eleanor giggled, but Mary and Helen
had seen him do the same thing be-
fore, SO they went on with the school.
Eleanor, how much are three times
four?" the teacher asked.
Il don't know the times yet, teacher.
I know only the ands and the lesses,"
Eleanor replied.
Then you don't belong in this
grade,e said the teacher, sternly. "I'll
have to put you back in the first
grade. The children here know the
ands, the lesses, the times and the
intos. Now we'll have the class in,
reading. The big boy may read first,
Helen's father stood up with his
book open before him. This is what
he read in clear, serious voice that
made them all laugh:
When the Moon Became Dark.
Hey, diddle. diddle, when the cat
played the fiddle
The COW jumped into the moon,,
And the little dog howled alone in the
dark,
For the light went out SO soon." II
THAT isn't right" said the teacher.
ut doesn't go that way!" Eleanor.
exclaimed.
And the teacher was too excited to
notice that both Helen and Eleanor
had left their seats and were pressing
against the "big boys" book to see
what was in it.
II never heard 1t like that" said
Helen. ut goes. Hey diddle, the cat
and the fiddle,' not the cat played the
fiddle"
Maybe this Isn't right, either" said
the big boy. And he read:
"a Cure for Sleeplessness.
Little Peep lost her sheep.
And doesn't know where to find It.
Put her to bed and cover her head
A.. 49,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-01-05
Il haven't finished my reading les
son yet" the big boy said. 81 want
to read about Naughty. Mary

Z haven't finished my reading les
son yet" the big boy said. II want
to read about Naughty, Mary
Mistress Mary, quite contrary,
How does your temper grow?"
With little squeals and angry yells.
To get my way, you know"
Mary hung her head and looked
sorry. Then the man said he thought
school had kept long enough. The
three girls gathered round him, and
Helen asked: -
Father, does 1t really say those
things?"
He showed her the book. and there
were some loose pages lying In 1t
with typewriting on them.
ooh, yes: 1t does!" she exclaimed.
Here is one you didn't read. 1t is
"A Sad Song About a Picnic..'
Read 1t! Read it," Mary and
Eleanor both demanded And Helen
read this:
Sing song Of sixpence, pocket full
of pie.
Four and twenty little girls screaming
out, % my!'
For the pie was sat upon by the care
less lad.
Wasn't that thoughtless thing with
out blotting pad,"
And as Eleanor started for home,
she said to Helen. Haven't you a nice
father?'
Indeed have!" said Helen
Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-01-05
YOUR PLACE.

. / ~ . -
When yon have found your place,
you will be happy in it-contented,
joyous, cheerful, energetic.
The days will be all too short for
you. Dinner time and closing time
will come before you realize it.
All your faculties will give their
consent to your work; will say
Amen to your occupation. There
will be, NO protest anywhere in your
nature.
You will not feel Inundated be-
cause you are farmer, or a black
smith, or a shoemaker; because.
whatever your occupation or profess
sion you will be an artist instead Of
an artisan.
You will. not apologize because you
are not this or that, because you will
have found your place and will be
satisfied.
You will feel yourself growing in
your work, and your life broadening
and deepening.
Your work will be perpetual ton.
ic to YOU. There. will be no drudgery
In it.
You will go to your task with de-
light and leave 1t with regret.
Life will be glory, not a grind.
New Haven Register.