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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. l4.-Be-
ware of the plausible real estate agent
who promises you a fortune from d
five acre tract Of and in southern
Georgia. or northern Florida, when
the land is used for the production of
fruit and vegetables for the northern
market. The warning was voiced
today by DE-. Seaman a. Knapp, of the
Department of Agriculture, who de-
livered an address on the agricultural
problems of this section Of the
United States. In his opinion re-
suits could not be obtained from any
tract under twenty acres, and forty
would insure better returns on the
investment.
Incidentally, DR.. Knapp advised
the truck farmers to adopt trust
methods in the marketing OF their
~proaucIon. He pointed out the
beauties of cooperation in fighting
the competition offered by the fruits
and vegetables OF the West Indies,
which reached the northern markets
carrier than those of Florida ana
Georgia.
In the present condition of
things" he said. lit is absolutely
necessary to have quite a large body
of men, that is, it is Just as important
that q good many truck men be in
II locality as it is to have a number
OF stores TO make q city. The single
trucker is at the mercy of commits
sion men and every other class. He
can neither buy fertilizer to advant-
g or sell his products. By a COM
plete organization and Stationing q
man in the great cities to receive and
deliver the shipments, the business
can be carried on with reasonable
safety"
The government expert also advo-
Gated the erection at the point OF
shipment of cold storage plants by
the agricultural trust. This, he
pointed out would enable grower te
hold their products for the market
and would save a heavy toll nov
levied on them by tle cold storage
houses in the cities.
"Another feature where large bust
ness is done is the ownership of YOU
own cars" he continued. II not,
that nearly all the large manufac
turers, the beef men, the manufac
turers of furniture and of wagons
own their W cars. This might b,
to the advantage of the truck men
provided there are enough Of then
combined to own cars that are bette
adapted to shipments than thew hay.
at the present time"
The principal fault with the sol
OF this region, in Dr.. Knapp's opinion
was that it had not been properl
fertillzed. The farmers and garden
ers of northern Florida and fhei
over the Georgia line, h
believed, We're not awake to the ad
Vantages that would follow a scien
title enriching of the sandy loan tina
covers this section.
The great value Of sandy Ioar
soils he said, when they are pron
erly improved by the removal 9
stumps and h blowing under Q
green crops or use of Sufficient s+a HI
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18

Working along the same lines as
luther Burbank, Professor =. Z. Buff
fum, of Worland. Wyo., has produced
q e wheat which he asserts will
supplant the wheat now raised for
stock feeding.
The new wheat is produced by a
system Of interbreeding winter wheat
and winter emner and is the result Of
seventeen years experimenting with
h various commercial grains. The
new wheat has not been given a name
and the seeds ave been carefully
guarded.
The new wheat was obtained from
what the farmer scientist calls an
emmer SPORT a sport being q plant
or animal that changes it's character
as a result Of unusual conditions. This
sport was obtained by extra 4
attention to the soil moisture and ale-
ments which contributed to it's growth
Professor Buffum was formerly
dean of agriculture in the UNIVERSITY
Of Wyoming.
Ihere are 10000 abandoned annie
farms in New York State which COMO
not De made to grow apples and which
proved a loss to their owners. Tho
New York Times says: The chief
oostacles are h scarcity of labor.
tne expense Of cultivation and lack Of
shipping facilities and a ring of New,
aofk commission mon"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18

aThe values of fertilizers and ma
nure here given are based on the
prices of c~otton-seed meal at $25 a
ron, acid phosphate t15 per cent
purity at SIS. and kainit at $12. OF
course when these articles cost more.
nitrogen, phosphoric acid. and potash
should be rated hieher and stable ma
nure would be worth more.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18

How to Use Commercial Fertilizers.
If fertilizers are used, the follow
ing general rule should govern: On
rich lands use manly fertilizers that
will stimulate the fruit and not the
stalk growth. On lighter lands use
more Of the elements to force growth.
combined with others which will ma
ture the fruit.
High grade IA per cent acid phos-
phate may be considered q basis for
increasing fruit and fastening ma
turity of crops. Even on the richest
land it has been demonstrated that a
small percentage of nitrogen d
to the acid phosphate gives better re-
suits. Use three parts of acid phos-
phate and one part of cotton seed
meal for cotton.
A mixture of one part of cotton
seed meal to two parts Of high grade
acid phosphate will greatly increase
the growing condition and will be bet
ter for medium soils.
Air-slaked lime is Of value for use
on stiff or gun1my soils to loosen them
up, permit the air to enter. and pre-
vent a sour condition of such soils
when too wet.
On thin or impoverished soils eoual
quantities OF cotton seed meal and
ACID phosphate can be used 60 ad-
vantage.
In case the foregoing car not be
optalned, s~tandard-grade commercial
iertillzers may be used. These should
contain in the mixture 8 to 10 per
cent OF available phosphoric acid. 2
70 8 per cent of nitrogen, and | IL
20 Z per cent of potash. or on some
iahos a ~hlghgrade acid phosphate "a
per cent may be used.
On black waxy land the best nrac-
ice IS to have the cotton follow a
crop of " "
Nhere lands are greatly worn nv
sbarS . cropping, more fertilizer
onouiu pe used to the acre. ana Il
should contain about equal narta :
cotton seed meal and high grade actf
The beneficial effect ~
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18

HANK Stubbs-"They say Jed Mar
"a 5 closed up his we'll 'cuz he's
afeard O. typhoid"
Elge Miller-"Yaas, Jed SAYS he's
5 ~ 70 Iet well enough alone ex
Herald. Io9'oh
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18
NOTES OF THE SHEEP Eo;n

fy proper breeding and common
sense IN feeding and care sheeprnen
can ralse five pounds of wool Where
they are now raising three.
sheep will clean up the tur,,ip
ileid pretty Well in their own way. but
!. IS much better to dig the turpins
ana feed them regularly.
II Ied to sheep at all, ensilage
snouid be given in very small o1an-
titles and always in connect;on U q
some other feed. VIII
Inc stiff old broom is an excellent
ming to clean out the feed tronah
and TINS should be done after every
IL you want to raise mutton 10 coli
81 ~ LOT the mutton breeds and
iet the wool problems alone.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18

The pnosphoric acid may be con-
sidered as available, as h fermenta-
ton renders it so.
How to Use Commercial Fertilizers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18
COM MERClAL FERTILIZERS.
THEIR USE AND ABUSE

CONTINUED From Page One.)
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18

commercial fertilizers depends largely
upon the presence of humus IN the
soil: hence the Importance OF using
stable and ploWlng under
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-18

Special Agentin Charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
NOT ON ARMY ROLLS.
Tale of Launch Formerly on Duty
at Fort Washington.

The United States Army launch. Lieut.
Bernard OF the quartermaster department
service, which has been on duty at Fort
Washington for several years past, is no
longer on the army rolls. having been
sold Friday last to Capt f.. T. Howard
Of Baltimore, we'll known master of
pleasure yachts on Chesapeake bay. There
were number Of bids for the vessel but
that of capt. Howard was the highest
and the army authorities turned her over
10 him The vessel has been brought RI
Bennctts boatyard, where she Is to be
given thorough overhauling. New
guards are to he placed about her hull.
all unsound planking removed, hull clean
ed and painted. machinery overhauIed and
the little craft put in thorough order
for service. Later in the month Cant
Howard will take the vessel to Baltimore
and after giving her a new name will
use her for pleasure service on Ch.sa-
peake bay and its tributaries. The I.ieut
Barnard was built at Stonington. Conn.
In 1891. and before being purchased Inv rho
government was the steam yacht GLADYS
She is vessel of ~ gross and 16 net
tons. and is 20 feet long. lis feet beam
and A deep roomy cabin covers the
greater part OF the craft making her AN
ideal vessel for pleasure cruising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
CONTRACT FOR NEW WHARF.
Will Be Built at Bryant's Fertiliz-
ing Plant.

Plans have been perfected and the con-
tract let to the ClarkeWinston Company
of this city for the construction of new
wharf for the Bryant fertilizer manufac-
turing plant. at the mouth of the old
Alexandria and Georgetown canal. at the
north end of Alexandria. The wharf is
10 be quite large one and will be used
by vessels that will load the products
of the factory, consigned to points along
the river and on Chesapeake bay. In the
construction of the new pier a portion of
the piling of an old wharf built about
the time of the civil war will be used
as a base for stills. on which it will rest
IL is stated that the work on the wharf
viii be started in the latter part of this
week The new plant is located at the
extreme north end of Alexandria, and Is
one of the new industries established in
the Virginia city within the last two
years. Practically all the oyster shells
from oysters shucked at the 18th street
oyster wharf are used at the Alexandria
plant in the manufacture of poultry
food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
PARENTS ARE INVITED.
School Meeting to Enlist Their Co.
Operation With Teachers.

The teachers and principal of the Joshua
r. Giddings School, G street between Sd
and 18th streets southeast, have called a
meeting of the patrons of the school, to
be held at Mount Jezrell Colored Baptist
Church. 9TH and f streets southeast.
next Wednesday evening, at o'clock,
for the purpose of forming Parents AS
ISOLATION. The object is to foster closer
sympathy and cooperation between the
home and school in the southeast school
district and to promote the educational
and social welfare of the community.
The principal, Miss Louise A. Smith.
has issued invitations to all Of the pa
irons to be present at the meeting in or
der that a full discussion of the purpose
of such an organization may be had, and
that persons fully interested in the school
work and necessary home training of
children may be selected as officers of the
organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
MOOSE NOMINATE OFFICERS.
Herd No. 8 Puts Up S. H. Takes
for President.

S. II. Takes was nominated for pres
ident of the Social Order of Moose. Herd
No 8, at meeting last night at 4l9 10th
street.
Other officers nominated were: First
vice president, H. w. Finch; second vice
president, w. G. Brown; treasurer, T. E.
Bailey; recording secretary. r. T.
Pietsch; financial secretary, w. F. Sarbo;
keeper of the herd. c. B. Gavner; inner
guard, W. Sicily: outer guard. C. Ed
wards: legal adviser, Col Montague;
trustees. of which four will be chosen.
W. Mooney, Col. Montague. Frank Hall.
Joseph Crowley, D. Schmidt and NJ.
Proctor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
TENDER FOR SCHOONER.
Small Craft Being Built at the Cum.
berland Boatyard.

Edward Cumberland is building at his
boathouse. foot of 9th street southwest.
a small tender for the schooner May and
Annie Beswick. Capt. Meek!ns, which is
in port here with lumber. The boat is to
be seventeen feet long and four and one
half feet wide. and is to be used in pass
ing between the shore and the vessel
when she is lying at anchor in tribu-
taries Of Chesapeake bay. The boat will
be completed and ready to turn over to
the vessel when she comes here next
month with lumber from a Virginia
point.
Cumberland is also finishing up the new
lighter which he launched last week
for Johnson & Wimsatt. The vessel will
be completed and ready to turn over to
its owners in the latter part of the week.
1t will be used in the transportation of
lumber and building material between
this city and Alexandria and to river
points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
Red Men Attend Special Service.

Many members and friends of the Inn
proved Order of Red Men attended the
special THANKSGIVING services of the or
der in the Capital Baptist Church in
Typographical Temple last evening.
Large delegations from the tribes and
the councils of the degree of Pocahontas,
the female branch of the order. were
present. Rev. E. Hez Sven. pastor of
the church. preached on Thanksgiving,
dwelling on each word of the motto of
the order, freedom, friendship and
charity" A feature of the service was q
solo. The Harp at Midnight" which was
sung by Mrs John Bennett. The musical
program also included violin selections by
Fl. w. Weber. with Miss Mary Hooe ac-
companist. The Red Men assembled at
the society temple and marched in d
body to the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
WHITE HOUSE CALF
PASSESAWAy SUDDENLY
Weaving and Improper Feed
ing Cause of big BiIr'
Wayne's Death.

Big Bill Wayne. the most noted calf
in the land, died suddenly yesterday In
the White House stables The veterinari-
an who was called to attend the bovine
prince found it difficult to diagnose the
trouble. although he was disposed to
think that keeping the youngster too
closely in the warm stables had brought
on brain disorder.
big Bill was the son of Pauline
Wayne the prize White House COW. He
was born election morning. less than
three weeks ago, and had thrived finely
until his illness. Six days ago the man
in charge of the COW and calf weaned
Big BilP' from the mother and was get
ting him ready to go to a Maryland
farm, where he was to live. It is prob
able that the weaving and improper feed
ing caused the illness.
Big BIZ was one Of the attractions of
Washington, visitors by the hundreds
going to- the White House stables daily
to see him. Offers of many hundreds of
dollars had been received for him by
w. w. Price. to whom the youngster
had been given by the President, but all
these had been refused by Mr.. Price.
For the Theater, Calling, Shopping, Etc,
use TTCO taxicabs. Ready on the minute
Rate e hour Phone North 1212-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
FEDERATION Of LABOR
PLANS TO BUILD HOME
Building to Be Erected in
Washington Designed as
Headquarters.

The American Federation of Labor. at
its annual convention in St. Louis. which
closed Saturday evening, decided to erect
in this city temple to be dedicated to
the cause of organized labor Of this
country. The erection of the building
will be the fruition of the hopes Of many
labor leaders of the country, the move
ment in that interest having been inau-
gurated several years ago.
The enabling resolution which was
adopted by the convention carried with
1t no appropriation, being simply all that
the promoters of the idea hoped for-an
expression Of intention. The proposition
in the main comprehended too much to
risk the success of the adoption Of the
idea in asking for any appropriation for
site, building and its appointments. 1t
will be incumbent upon the executive
committee to name committee to work
out the plans for the proposed ediflce.
Permanent Headquarters Here.
Besides gaining another fine structure
to ornament it's walks. Washington will
be the gamer in having secured the per-
manent headquarters Of the great labor
organization and the annual meetings of
the federation. The value to this city
will probably be only equaled by the
advantage to labor of having the meet
ings right at the doors Of national legis-
lation and right under Uncle Sans nose,
If you please.
President Gompers and others Of the
Washington contingent to the st. Louis
meeting are on their way home today.
Their absence prevents the collection of
further details of the powers contained
in this enabling resolution. It Is reason
ably expected that the promoters of the
plan will lose no time in the matter of
selecting a site, arranging for the neces-
sary funds and the opening OF an archi-
tectural competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
ADJUSTMENTS
Passion Play Lecture.

The Passion Play of 191O' was the
subject Of the lecture last night in the
Burton Holmes series at the Columbia
Theater. Although the performances OF
the players at Oberammergau have been
the subject of frequent description and
illustration, Mr.. Holmes succeeded in
lending new interest to the topic and
held the attention of a large audience.
The lecture will be repeated this after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
Saengerhund Concert.

The Washington Saengerbund gave its
first public concert last night and repeat
ed its triumphs of seasons past. A highly
appreciative audience. which included the
German ambassador. was present. and the
program, which. included selections Of
wide range. evoked the heartiest demon
STATIONS OF approval. The soloists of the
evening were Miss E. Wycoff and Mr.
Marcus Killermann. The orchestral music
was provided by the Washington Symph-
ony Orchestra, under the direction Of Mr..
Heinrich Hammer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
ACCIDENT VICTIM BETTER.
Boy Run Over by Wagon Improving
of uoen;%o1

The condition of Bernard Blatt thir-
teen years of age. of Ill 9th street, who
il at Emergency Hospital suffering from
injuries received by being run over by
a wagon yesterday afternoon, is said to
he improved.
Blatt was riding bicycle on II street
between 9Th and 9TH streets northwest
about 80 O'Clock. He attempted to pass
behind a street car which he had been
following. AS he did so he crashed into
a horse and wagon driven by Edwin
Smith of Balston. Va. He was knocked
from the bicycle. Smith stopped his
team and went back to the boy. The
ambulance of Emergency Hospital was
called and he was taken to that insti-
tuition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
SPECIAL MUSICAL SERVICE,
Cantata of Thanksgiving Sung il
New York Avenue Church.

Maunders cantata of Thanksgiving was
given by the quartet choir of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church last
night before a large attendance. Rev Dr.
Radcliffe, the pastor, delivered a short
discourse before the cantata was sung
He spoke particularly of the spirit of the
cantata.
AT the morning service Canada's famous
boy soprano, Wilfrid Laurier Morrison
who has sung in Westminster Abbey, the
Royal Academy of Music and the Chapel
Royal OF st. James Palace In London,
was one of the soloists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28

Representative-elect Leonidas c. Dyer
of Missouri formerly was Washingto-
MAN. He served through the Spanish
American war with the LIST Infantry, Dis
trict of Columbia Volunteers. and wa :
mustered out of that organization as "A
captain. He practiced law in this city.
Capt. Dyer married a Washington girl,
Miss Hyler. and several children have re
suited from the union. When elected To
the Sixty-second Congress. Capt. Dyer
was practicing law in st. Louis, Mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
GR0MlQWAIL NEGLECT
OF SKIN AND (4ADR

Cuticura soap and ointment do 50 much for
poor compilations. red, rough hands and dry, thin
and failing hair' and cost 50 little. that it 10
almost criminal not to use them. Think Of the
suffering Sntailed by neglected skin troubles
mental because Of dishguration-physical because
Of pain. Think Of the pleasure Of a clear skin.
soft white hands and good hair. These blessings
arc often only matter Of a little thoughtful
timely care, viz.-warm baths with cuticura
soap, assisted by anontings with Cuticura oint-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28

Gilbert lockwood OF % I'd street north
east, a clerk in the Department of Com
merce and Labor. is reported to be in a
serious condition at the Central Hospital,
Buffalo. n. Y, from the effects Of nasal
hemorrhage. Mr.. lockwood was at the
railroad station in Buffalo preparing ia
take the train for Washington when
stricken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28

Rev. Zed H. Copp Regards the Little
Image as Idiotic.

In discussing the subject, mo Images, -
in Bethany Presbyterian Chapel last
evening, Rev. Zed II. Copp said he did
not approve of the smiling face Of Bill
kin, the god of things as they ought to
be-
Il would not trade at store where
the idiotic Bilikin is displayed as the
grinning guardian Of the place. said the
clergyman. Il naturally deduce that the
keeper of the place thereof is in har-
nlony with the image, or that he caters
to those Of like temperament. 1 earnestly
hope that all spiritual Christians will fol-
low my example,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28

Dennis King. colored. residing in the
rear Of 40 NJ street northwest. employed
at the feed mill Of Gait & Co., LIST street
and Indiana avenue northwest. fell down
an elevator shaft there this morning and
injured his left leg and out his left eye
He was taken to the Casualty Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
Irving Street Houses Sold.

Stone & Fairfax announce the sale Of
residences 1912 and 1874 Irving street.
The prices realized were $4,000 and &c.,
600, respectively. The houses contain ton
rooms and two baths: lots 22x145 feet to
an alley. The purchasers were II. j.
Atkinson and John B. Rocca. who will
occupy the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
Alcohol Lamp Explodes.

Of Mrs. Harry Collins, 1914 X street
northwest, yesterday afternoon and
caused blaze which did about $50 dam
age No. engine company went to the
home in response to local alarm and
extinguiShed the blaze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
Reports Boathouse Robbed

Phillip Baker Of Wisconsin avenue and
o street northwest reported to the DO.
lice Of the seventh precinct yesterday
that his boathouss near the Three Sis.
tiers in the upper Potomac river had
been entered and clothing and FISHING
tackle stolen. The police are investigat.
ms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28

Mr.. Smith Gives Illustrated Talk on
Travels in India.

A lecture on India was given by W.
". VI. Smith. chief clerk of the bureau
of steam engineering, Navy Department,
in the assembly room of the Y. NJ. c. A.
for the boys of Washington. The lecture
was given under the auspices of the
knights of Sir Godfrey, a mission study
hand of the boys department. and was
The second of a series
Mr.. Smith described his trip through
India, illustrating his lecture with stere-
opticon views. Agra and the Tai Mahal
Lucknow. taWnpore. Benares. Jagganath
and Calcutta were among the places he
visited The speaker described the people
their religions, customs and manner of
living.
Dinner Jackets 0uen tailor ,saa IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-28
Trains Of the
Southern Railway
Beginning yesterday, Nov.

Depart and Arrive
New Pennsylvania Station.
gid Street, One Block from Broadway
Route of the following high-class
trains:
A New Train-'"The Southern's South
eastern Limited Aiken, Augusta
and Florida.
Atlanta and New Orleans Limited"
Atlanta e. New Orleans Fast Mall"
Birmingham Special" via Atlanta.
Memphis Special" via Chattanooga.
Chattanooga & New Orleans Limited.
Also Asheville, n. c., via Salisbury.
These trains. as well as all other
trains of Southern Railway in and out
of Washington, use the splendid Wash
ington station.-Advt.