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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
A CORN BREEDING PLOT

1t would be well II every farmer who
is seriously engaged in the growing Of
corn had q few acres of the best soil
on the place as a corn breeding plot.
On such q plot could be raised the
seed needed for the general crop, while
valuable tests in determining the pro-
ductivity Of various types of corn
could be carried on and would not
only give new interest to the farm
operations, but would have a direct
bearing on the financial consideration.
The field set apart for this purpose
should be by itself and separated from
the main field Of corn by twenty or
minimum a pOllination of the breeding
plot from the main field If 1t Is de-
sirable to produce seed OF especial
vlgor by cross, rather than self .fertil-
ization Of the stalks In the breeding
plot, this may be done by detasseling
alternate rows and selecting the seed
for the ensuing year from those stalks
from which the blossoms (stamens)
have been removed. Another instruc-
tive experiment is planting a given
number of hills with kernels from
several desirable types Of ears. the
seed from each ear being in row by
itself. When the corn from such ear
rows is measured at harvest time a
good idea is obtainable of the vigor
and productivity-andt this means real
value-of given types as well as va
rieties Of corn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

While a calf may have nothing but
skimmilk from birth and make a go
Of 1t. it win never be the calf 1t might
have been had 1t been started on new
milk and gradually changed to a skim
milk ration REINFORCED by handful
Of oilmeal at each feed and later by
oats and shelled corn. Scrimping the
feed Of the calf in order to sell little
more cream or butter is not a good
plan for any animal which is being
raised for profit.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
A NEW POTATO DISEASE.

As II II were not enough for the
murphy" raiser to contend with scab
and bugs and blight and commission
men, a new disease, the potato wart,
n fungous disease which causes un-
slightly warts and In severe attacks
completely destroys the crop, has late
ly attracted much interest. II was
discovered in Hungary number of
years ago, Is prevalent In many Sec
lions of England, has been carried TO
Newfoundland. and the chances are
that 1t Will spread TO Ireland and this
country unless the greatest precau-
tons are taken Once the fungus
g,ts into the soil It IL impossible to
grow crop of potatoes for several
years. II is introduced from section
TO section 10y using affected seed. and
II is In this respect that great caution
should be exercised.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
SETTING FRUIT TREES


since trees Ill crooked rows are un-
slghuy ana make trouble In blowing
anu cultlVation OF any crop put In
rows II Is just as well to set them
stralght' WINE there Is more than
one way Vi uoihS ms there Is no bet
Ter lnetnod thah the running or three
rows OF signing stakes both ways
across the area 10 be set. VI course
II the tract Is very large or the sur
iace quite rolilhg more rows or stakes
shouiu DE SET. IL Is Wen TO begin at
one siue' measuring OH the distances
ior the stakes ana at the same time
sishIihs lhein' 80 that they VIII set
rue ana stralght. row should then
De run III the same way on one OF the
other sizes ut right angles 10 the one
aireauy SET Two rows shouid then DE
set near lhe nhouie OF the tract parai-
lei 10 tne rows alfeady SET ana lastly,
Two other rows should DE run through
Oh the Two euges OF tne neld not al
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pe quicAiy SET ny sisnting tnose al
leuS N nroiii ms point On 10 meas
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

While conditions vary greatly In diff
ferent sections of the country affect
ing the care which ought to be given
to newly set fruit trees, it is the YER
dict Of the best experience that they
should be given most thorough cult
walton, with no crop grown close
enough to appropriate the moisture
which the trees need for their best
growth. Too often mistakes are made
along both these lines, with the result
that the young trees, instead Of making
a healthy growth, become stunted and
never develop as they might have
done. That cultivation should be given
which will insure loose and mellow
soil about the trees, and under no
circumstances should 1t be allowed to
become hard and baked.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

The University of Wisconsin has of
late inaugurated custom which might
well be followed by other institutions
u part or the whole of the energies of
which as institutions are devoted to
the teaching and exemplifcation Of a
better type Of agriculture This con-
sists Of presenting degrees
malls appropriately engrossed-to men
who have achieved distinction by serv-
ice rendered to their fellows through
their contributions to the upbuilding OF
the country's agricultural interests.
Three men were honored a short time
ago by the university, one Of whom
was a leader in the organization Of
farmers clubs and an able institute
leader, the second for the good work
he had done as o breeder OF fine horses
and the encouragement he had given
the industry, while the third intro
duced the culture of japanese rice in
the southwest and has been q pioneer
In the work Of establishing the very
valuable demonstration farms In a doz-
en- southern states, being at present In
the employ Of the federal government.
With agriculture occupying the funda-
mentally important place that 1t does
In our life as people the recognition
thus Of service rendered is becoming
indeed and tends to give to agriculture
as a vocation the emphasis which II
rightly deserves. There ought to be
more of these degrees for farmers
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
FARMS WANTED.

We have several prospective purchasers
who are DESTROYS Of buying good farms in
the Rockville district at an early date.
Call or write at once TO
S0ULE REALTY CO.,
1928 New York Ave,
oct 29-6m Washington, D. c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

A woman win work her fingers OF
and be cheerful and light hearted
about 4 II she 10 now and then made
TO feel that the service she renders
is appreciated. Spoken appreciation
costs the one who gives 1t nothing In
fact, 1t enlarges his nature and, on the
other hand, Is as rain to thirsty plants
20 those on whom 1t Is bestowed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

There seems to be an extraordinary
decentralization in the spud market,
due to last years unusually heavy
'rop and holding Of a large per
cent Of 1t close to the time when new
potatoes will be on the market Not
withstanding the slump in prices, no
good reason will exist for reducing the
acreage Of the tubers materially, as
enough Will be led to do this to mate
rally raise the price for those who
stay in the business on the same scale.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

Before the present years growth Of
the shade trees gets well started it
will be good idea to inspect those
bordering the public highway and to
prune the limbs hanging down over
walks and driveways. 1t is not cal
culated to induce kindly feelings in
the lady next door If she has the feath-
ers on her best hat knocked loose by
one Of these overhanging limbs nor to
promote the religious instincts Of the
fellow who has his eye punched while
riding by on load Of hay or double
box wagon.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

The state of Minnesota has 10000
quarter sections Of land subject to
homestead entry. Much of this land
is good for farming purposes, but be-
fore being filed on should be carefully
inspected when there Is no snow on
the ground. Information regarding
homestead lands over the country may
be secured by writing the department
Of the interior, Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

There is probably no type Of farm
ing or ranching that is more remu-
nerative or accompanied with less
risk one year with another than the
growing of alfalfa. Especially is this
true In and near sections whose area
il largely devoted to some other pur-
pose-as. for instance, fruit raising, for
uniformly high prices can be secured
for the hay owing to the limited sup
ply raised. Here is a fine opportunity
for many an energetic fellow who
likes farming, but doesn't like to put
up with the exacting care which the
raising of fruit entails.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

Having quite large lot of buegies, har-
ness, blankets, robes. whips, and good
many secondhand buggies that we will
sell at bargain prices. we would be pleased
to have you call and look the stock over.
We have buggies from $50 up; blankets,
from rs cents up; robes. from $l.50 up, as
high as SIS, some of which are beauties
Quality considered, we can save you money
P0SS & RICKETTS,,
dec 24-u Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
KensingtOn Railway.

MARS leave Chevy Chase Lake for Kensing-
ton on hour and on half hour, $3.50 a.
m. to IL p. m.
Returning cars leave Kensington quarter
before and quarter after hour connecting
with Capital Traction Co.'s through cars
which leave Chevy Chase Lake and returning
leave 18th street and New York Avenue at
quarter hour intervals. Cars leaving 9th and
New York Avenue, N. W. quarter before and
quarter after hour connect with Kensing-
ton cars.
Fare cents each way on Kensington Kali
way, and one car ticket to Circle on Capital
Traction Railway.
COMPUTATION RATES-GOOD UNTIL
USED-5O ride tickets 81 so. good on Ken
sington Railway. Sold by Mr.. George Peter
at B. 4 o. ticket Office
100 ride tickets So 90 on Capital Traction
Co.'S line, Chevy Chase Lake to Circle sold by
Capital Traction Company's Agent, Chevy
Chase Lake
Chevy Chase Circle ID. C. liue) one car
ticket to any point in city on Capital Trsc-
ton Oompany's lines.
Nm- Connection at Kensington with local
trains on B. h o. r. R. To reach points In
northwest section OF city passengers will usu-
ally save time and money by taking Kensing-
ten cars to the Lake and thence Capital Trac.
ton cars 10 city.
KENSTNGTON RAILWAY co.
july 2O-y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

Where possible first hand inspec-
ton Of the nursery stock which one
buys is advisable, for in such case one
not only has opportunity to size up the
general appearance of the stock, but
to examine the type OF roots which the
stun has, which is Of more Importance
than any other factor. And this holds
whether the order be OF small fruit,
bushes, vines, fruit trees or ever
green's. The root Of plant or tree is
the capital with which it starts in the
business Of growing, and II this CAPT
tai be lacking its operations are bound
to be limited and unsatisfactory.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
(Herald Specially

Philadelphia, Pa, March 4.-Up to
noon today the transit company had
failed to answer the letter of j. Bur-
wood Daily, attorney for the striking
street car men, asking that the COM
pany join the strikers in requesting
the court of common pleas to appoint
three members to arbitrate the differ
.ences between the company and the
employees. AS result all peace nego-
tiations are now off, and the labor
unions are forced to make good their
threat to call a general strike of one
hundred thousand union men in Phil
adelphia, and the call for such a
strike will be issued to be effective
from and after midnight tonight.
Four thousand special policemen have
been sworn in and will be stationed in
various parts of the city, with positive
instructions to preserve order at all
hazards If the police force, consist
ing of six thousand regulars and spec
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
OF the Administration and Will Stand
For Reelection as Speaker.
Reaction Expected.
tHeraId Speeial.o,

Washington, D. c., March 4.-Jo
|seph Cannon will be candidate for
speaker of the sixty7secopd congress,
notwithstanding the statement of Rep
lesentative Mckinney, republican OF
Illinois, chairman of the republican
congressional committee, that he
If@onld withdraw from tie raceate in
sure republican control of the next
house. The above information was
received by the United Press today
from source that leaves no room
for doubt. 1t is also reported that
President Taft and Postmaster Gen
eral Hitchcock have agreed that the
weight of the administration will be
thrown behind Cannon and his forces
in the coming congressional election,
and a plea will be made to the coun-
try to elect the regulars to the house
of representatives, men who will
work in harmony with the president
during the next two years. One
guest at the White House dinner last
night said today that President Taft
had declared that there will be re-
action in sentiment by next fall and
that the people by then will be ready
to repudiate the insurgents and vote
the straight administration ticket.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
WEEKS DEATH REcORD|cANNON HAS BACKING
In the Northwest Country From
Floods, snowsIides and Mine
Disasters.
(Herald Specially


Seattle, Wash, March 4.-With two
hundred and sixty-five people dead,
twenty-five injured and many missing,
reports of disasters continue to pour
in as the result of floods, avalanches,
mine disasters and railroad wrecks
from all parts of the -.Pacifie. North,
west. Weather conditions are stu,
threatening and other disasters are
expected. The streams are swollen
far beyond their banks, the winds are
melting the snow, giving fear for
other ava1anches, etc.:
Following is a partial list of the
weeks disasters up to today:
Monday: Thirty killed by ava
lanches in Idaho. Two drowned in
Washington, fourteen seriously in
jured and many missing.
Tuesday: One hundred killed in
the Washington avalanche and two
trains wrecked and buried by the
snow.
Wednesday: Fast Great Northern
train wrecked. Washington landslide,
one killed Estimated that thirty were
killed by avalanches in Washington
and Idaho.
Thursday: Twenty-three miners
killed and eight injured by dynamite
explosion at the Treadwell mine near
Junea, Alaska.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04

Richardson's Wood Saw. Phone 900
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
NEARLY SIXTY BODIES
Taken From the ST. Paul Mine Today,
With Twenty More Now In
Sieht-Bodies Mumifed.
fHerald Specially

Cherry, H., March 4-Fifty-eight
more bodies were recovered from the
st. Paul mine today, and twenty
more are in sight, and will be brought
to the surface before nightfall All
of the bodies removed today were
found in the second level of the mine
in tunnel running north from the
main shaft. The bodies are in a good
state of preservation, and despite the
long interment several were in mumi-
fed condition. 1t is believed nearly
all of them will be identified.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
ONLY ONE RESCUED
From Great Northern Trains Struck
BY Avalanche.
(Herald Specially

Everett, Wash, March 4.-Officials
of the Great Northern railroad today
deny the report that ten people have
been rescued alive from the trains
struck by the avalanche at Yelling
ton Washington. One man has been
rescued alive, half-demented after
sixty hours Imprisonment in the
buried train. 1t is hoped others es-
capped death, but there seems little
chance at present.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
TRYING TO AVOID STRIKE.
Chairman Knapp of the |. C. C. Left
Today For Baltimore.
(Herald Specially

Washington, d. c., March An an
effort to avert the threatened strike
of the trainmen on the Baltimore and
ohio railroad, Chairman Knapp of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
went to Baltimore today to open ne
sotiations with both sides.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
WILL STRIKE At MIDNIGHT
One Hundred Thousand Union Men IN Phlade|-
phia VIII Be Ordered 10 Go On Strike.

ials, cannot cope with the situation
"a request will be made on Governor
Stuart to order out the national
guard, and it would not surprise many
to see fully one hundred thousand
troops doing strike duty by Monday
morning. The strike leaders declare
that seven thousand men will quit
work at once and others will follow
in short order.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
QUIET At DALLAS TODAY
Bulletin From North Texas City Says
No Further Trouble Has oc- !.
Cured There.
(Herald Special.l

Dallas, Texas, March 4.-The situa
ton is quiet here today, following the
stirring events of yesterday. The
three negro prisoners hurried from
the city yesterday were safely landed
in Jail at Weatherford They were
badly frightened prisoners, and were
more than anxious to get away from
Dallas.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
Pinchot Cross-Examined.
(Herald SneciaIA

Washington, d. c., March with
Pinchot on the stand for cross-exami-
nation by Attorney Vertrees. the in
vestigation committee resumed its
sessions today before a packed gal
lery.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
TALKING OF PEACE
But Preparing For Trouble Is the
Order In Philadelphia.
(Herald Specially

(Herald Specially
Philadelphia, Pa, March 4-There
is still much talk of peace heard, but
for trouble go steadily
ahead. Nothing regarding arbitration
has been accomplished as yet. No Sc
rious riots have been reported today.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-04
Mrs. Astor Gets Divorce.

White Plains, Iowa, March Aus
ice Mills today signed the divorce
pers of Mrs. j. j. Aston, uncontest-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-16
SMITH HERE SEVERAL DAYS WHILE STATE
 POLICE SOUGHT HIM

Search for Moses Smith. a reputed member of the famous Lemon Gang, is being conducted by the State police and private detectives of this city. Smith escaped capture Thursday even ing when Robert Slater, his alleged acconplfce in g robbery at Jacob Slut ter's hotel in East Hartford, on cleo ton day in Hartford, was captured. All the Hartford saloons under the law were barred from selling on election day, and hordes of thirsty folks hure ried to East Hartford, crowding Sut- ter's cafe as well as the other drink ing emporiums.
 Thursday night State Policeman Rowe Wheeler of Stratford and one of the private detectivesF looking for the pair encountered them near Fairfield avenue and Middle street. Wheeler seized Slater but Smith escaped the
 The local police say Smith has been in Bridgeport for several days. They were not informed that he was wanted in Hartford. There is said to be a third man wanted for the robbery, which consisted of footing the cash drawer of $152.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-16
HEROES BURIED WITH
 HONOR TODAY
Special from United Press.)


 New Haven, April 16-Citizens and ofhcla1s of New Haven today paid hnal tribute to the heroism of three or the six nremen who lost their lives in the fire that destroyed the New Haven county jail, Wednesday. by at tending funeral services for Lieutenant William Doherty and Firemen James Mortel and James Cullen.
 The services were held in different churches and the procession that ac- compan1ed the charred remains to tho cemeteries were among the greatest ever witnessed in this city. Mayor members of the Fire Commission ana detachmentS of honor from the mem bers of the fire department attended all three services.
 Lieutenant Dohertys funeral was held from the residence and later from St. Mary's church with a detail con s1sting of Captain Redmond and Lieu tenants Morton, Tindell, Dwyer Rry- ant and CaIIton
 Services for Hoseman Mortell were held at the home in Forbes avenue and St. Roses church, the department de- tail being Captain Fleming, T. F Lougherty, T. McQUeeney. l.. s. HaE- gerty, J. E. Lynch and A. F. Spane
 Services for Fireman Cullen were conducted from the home in Haven the following detail: Lieutenant EI11r- ley, J. F. Ryan, l.. F. O'Brien, P. Rielly, T. H. Reyes and T. F. De 1aney.
 City Hall was closed at Il o'clocI. in honor of the dead, and flags on all public buildings remained at half mast during the hours of the funerals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-16
WOMEN CENSUS
 TAKERS BETTER
 THAN MEN ARE
Their Papers Are Neater and They Make Fewer
 Mistakes
WOMEN SHY ON TELLING AGES
When a Man Is the Step Fa- fher-in-Law of the Head
 of a Family

The 55 census enumerators who have until May Is to complete their work. took 5000 names yesterday. At this rate the census of Bridgeport will be taken far in advance of the schedule time. During the first two days, while the census is in progress. the return sheets will be turned over to Special Agent N. H. Jones and l.. L. Barber of Yale. who is in this city assisting MT Jones. These sheets are gone over for mistakes. for the pur- pose of instructing the census takers finally in the duties of the job.
 After tomorrow the enumerators will report daily by card to Supervisor Bailey at New Haven. but will make alod p tng aend the mn same See direct to New Ha- ven at the completion Of the enunera- ton.
 many amusing experiences. A large number of women refuse to give their ages. Mrs. Charles Gormley. one Of the census takers. was told by one housewife ssYou can't have my age. know what you women will do. You'u go around and tell one another" the lady next door had been taken. The enumerator said .FYes."
 ssHow old is she?'' inquired the wo-- man. 'rI've been trying to find out for five years.''
 The enumerator gently but kindly refused to tell. remarking that fine or $0UO ana 1InPT1SOu1L0A@ WCdA0 AOA- low such an Offense.
 One of the enumerators. of the fair sex, reported that she had door slammed in her face by a man. Be cause census takers carry large fol1oS they are being mistaken for book agents. A stock greeting is We don't want any books today
 Already the enum orators have found a surprising amount of laxfty among a certain portion of the population. One woman confessed to five children, maria V0StGTday And S0V- eral others. with smaller families. were found.
 Far the best work Is being done by the women, who lead the men, with heater papers and fewer mistakes. None of the women complained of the difficulties of the work. One woman said she enjoyed 1t. But one male enumerator was very much discour- aged.
 of the enunerators. 4 married man has his mother-in-Iaw as an inmate of the family. ''Who Is the head of the family" He was told the young man. and he then added that the father of the mother-in-law was also residing with the family, and asked, ''How shall the relationship of the father of the 1nother-in-law to the head of the fam fly be stated ?'' He was told to call him the step-grandfather or the grand father-in-law.
 The errors made by the enumerators by oversight or in haste are some times peculiar. One census taker put 1t down that an individual was out of work a hundred weeks in 1909. Errors dn recording the number of children are the most frequent