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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
WASHINGTON NEWS.

The wave of land speculation which
Is sweeping through the Middle West,
accompanied by a sudden expansion
of bank loans and a large accumula-
ton of real estate mortgages by ma
tional banks, has somewhat aroused
the apprehension of the treasury de-
partment. Steps have been taken to
check what seems to be a tendency on
the part of the banks to indulge too
freely in loans secured by farm
mortgages.
Official notices of an increase Of
freight rates by the railroads within
the Central Freight associations ter
ritory, to take effect on July 1, have
been filed with the interstate COM
merce commission and an increase of
freight rates in the Eastern territory
are beginning to come in, to take ef-
feet or July S.
The supreme court of the United
States has set the corporation tax
case for reargument. The case is to
be reargued at the beginning of the
next term, before a full bench.
The Republicans of the house, in
caucus, declared in favor of the
prompt passage of the postal savings
hank hill
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

Simultaneous appeals to the people
were made at Chicago by the Western
railroads and by the Illinois Manufac-
turers' association. The railroads sub
mitted their brief to "the man in the
street and the farmer" limiting hard
times if the railroads are not per-
mitted to increase their freight rates.
The manufacturers tell the people not
to be deceived, Is there is no danger
of panic, and laud President Taft for
his action in obtaining the Injunction
hating the proposed increase in rates.
Frank Gotch of Humboldt, Ia, sue
cessfully defended his title as wrest-
ling champion of the world by easily
defeating Stanislaus Zbyszko, the Pol
ish champion, at Chicago. Gotch won
the first fall in 6A seconds and the
second fall in ~ minutes, SO seconds.
With but two dissenting votes and
without preliminary discussion the per-
NIT for the forty-ive round battle on
July 4 between Jeffries and johnson
was granted by the San Francisco
board of supervisors.
A heavy wind storm casued damage
at Wichita, Kan. estimated at $780,
900.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

may further be protected by binding
with cloth. Care should be taken,
however, to see that the Irvine that
holds the cloth is not SO tight as to CIR
die the newly set scions. After the
scions have become firmly established
the cloth may be removed.
The scions will continue to increase
in size, and as they approach each 9th
er the union of one scion to the other
may be accomplished by shaving the
sides of the scions. In time the whole
girdled area may be entirely healed
over in this way.
In some cases bridge grating will
not be necessary. If the inner bark
has not been removed by the rabbits
the tree may be saved by Immediately
protecting the girdled area before it has
had time to dry out by wrapping with
cloth which has been treated with
grating wax. The inner bark will
then form an outer bark without sert.
GUS injury. Where it can be used this
method is better than bridge grating.
Trees on which the bark has been re-
moved along the sides and not entire
" around the trunk will be benefited
by painting the wound. Before this
is done, however, the rough edges OF
the bark should be removed so as to
facilitate healing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
FINANCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

The action Of Attorney General
Wickersham in obtaining an injunc-
ton at Hannibal. Mo-. restraining
twenty-five Western railroads from
making effective the proposed in
creases in freight rates and the an
nouncement of the decision Of the
United States supreme court In the
Missouri river rate cas- have aroused
o vigorous protest BY railroad omcers,
bankers and manufacturers. Among
New York bankers and railroad men
1t is felt that a recession of business
will result. though how severe this set
back will be cannot be estimated.
Twenty-Five Western railroads ere
temporarily restrained by United
States District Judge David p. Dyer
at Hannibal, No., from enforcing or
making a general advance in inter-
state freight rates. The injunction
was granted on a petition filed by the
government on the allegations that the
advances in rates were arrived at by
the defendants by an agreement with
each other and without competition
and In violation of the Sherman anti
trust act.
The long contested order of the in
terstate commerce commission reduc-
ing the freight rate between the Mis-
sissippi river and the Missouri river.
as a part Of the through rate on
through shipments originating in the
seaboard territory, was declared to be
valid by the United States supreme
court.
The New York Central has decided
to suspend a IS, 900, 900 project for i'm
proving its system and has requested
the cancellation of a $4,000, 900 order
for cars on account of the injunction
granted to the attorney general by
Judge Dyer in Missouri restraining
railroads from increasing their rates.
The Fort Dodge, Des Moines and
Southern road, operating interurbans
between Des Moines, Ames, Boone and
Fort Dodge, Ia, with $50 miles of
track, has been declared insolvent by
the United States circuit court.
A new and aggressive transconti-
mental line is reported as having been
provided for in the purchase by finan-
ciers back of the Rock Island system
of the Lehigh Valley and the Wabash
railroads.
A marked break in the price of rail-
road stocks followed the granting Of
the injunction against the proposed
advance in Western railroad freight
rates.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
THE DEATH RECORD.

William Sydney Porter, better
known under his pen name of 20.
Henry" writer of short stories, died
at Polytechnic hospital, New York
city. He underwent an operation and
never rallied. Mr.. Porter was forty
six years OF age.
John G. Young, postmaster of Port
land, Ore, and a prominent Republic.
an, is dead. Mr.. Young was born in
Salt Lake City and was a nephew of
the late Brigham Young Of that city.
Charles Fl. Treat, until a few months
ago treasurer of the United States.
to which position he was appointed by
President Roosevelt, died Of apoplexy
in New York city.
Sidney Webster, an authority on
corporation and International law and
ence private secretary to President
Pierce, is dead at Newport, r. l., aged
eighty-two.
Ex-Governor John H. Mickey Of Ne
oraska Is dead at Oscsola, that state.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
MAKING WAR ON THE RAT.

Government Advises Farmers to Use
Concrete In Building Construction.
The United States department Of
agriculture. discussing the extermina-
ton Of rats. strongly advocates the
using Of concrete for the construction
Of every class Of building. The i'm
p~ortance of. this precaution cannot be
overestimated. When the immense
loss caused annually by these svermin
Is considered the need of stopping their
depredations is more clearly realized.
1t has been repeatedly stated on good
authority that every rat In the u
try causes an annual property loss OF
over 81. The total cost Of this pest to
the country will W be known, as
their number cannot be even roughly
estimated. The department Of agri-
culture says:
"The best way to keep rats from
buildings, whether in the city or in
the country, is by the use of cement
construction. In constructing dwell
ing houses the additional cost of max
ing the foundations rat proof is slight
as compared with the advantages. The
cellar walls should have concrete foot
ings, and the walls themselves should
be laid in cement mortar. The cellar
floor should be Of medium rather than
lean concrete, and all water and drain
pipes should be surrounded with con-
crete
"Rat holes may be permanently
closed with a mixture Of cement, sand
and broken glass or sharp bits of
crockery or stone. The space between
the s%heathing and lath to the height
Of about q foot should be filed with
concrete.
"Granaries, corncribs and poultry
houses may be made rat proof, by a
liberal use of concrete in the fOunda-
lions and floors. For a rat proof crib a
we'll drained site should be chosen.
The outer walls, laid in cement, should
be sunk about twenty inches into the
ground. The space within the walls
should be thoroughly grouted with ce-
ment and broken stone and finished
with rich concrete for a floor. Upon
this the structure may. be built. Even
the walls of the crib may be Of con-
crete. Corn will not mold in contact
with them provided there Is good ven
tilation and the roof is water tight"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
GENERAL FARM INTEREST.

A neat farm home is Of value to the
children because 1t will instill in them
an admiration for the farm.
IF you expect the hired mans con-
fidence you must put confidence in
him. You will find that 1t pays to
talk matters over with him. r..
The best bank Is the soil. In It one
may deposit his energy and his seed
and be sure to have both returned with
more than compound interest.
For the first time in its history Of
forty-eight years the Kansas State
Agricultural college has created ayde-
partment Of instruction which will be
devoted entirely to farm mechanics.
Ever figure out what percentage Of
profit you are receiving from tn the
money and labor invested in the farm1i
The business man Of the city knows
this about his business. and the bust
ness nj on the farm should do Q
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
Amateurs In Country Life.

Except for the pity Of it, farming
communities will not be greatly exer-
cised wei the individual failures sure
to result from the "back to the land"
craze. Country folks know very well
that only now and then a family
makes good on a farm. The history
Of settlement colonies drafted from
towns and cities by indefatgable
land boomers is a tragic one. Helpless
from the start and penniless at last,
gaunt and starving men, women and
children have tramped home to friends
and, as they put it. ito Gods coun-
try"
A good place to head of the insists
on a farm is in the towns where the
"back to the land" movement becomes
a craze. Some Of the railroads are
promoting the exodus. They now give
one side of the story. In two or three
years the other side will come out,
and it will be a poor advertisement to
a section if it's insists are many and
loud voiced. As a rule, a city family
Of energy and mental resource will
succeed on q farm If it chooses, and
the family with a small income, con-
tent to exc it out by hard toll and self
denial, can find country life agreeable.
A farmer who has n deserted the
land and goes back knows what 10
before him. outside of the three
classes named, good subjects for hack
to the land" adventures are few.
Properly recruited, there must be
enough Of these to reinstate productiv-
ity on countless abandoned farms.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
IN HAVING TIME.

Run the mower under cover every
day after you have done with it.
When the sky gets streaked, streak
It for the barn with all the hay you
have out.
Don't cut your meadows too close.
Leave at least two inches Of stubble.
The best place for the horse rake
when not in use is away from sun
shine, dew and rain.
Keep the mower knives and the
scythes all sharp. Save your own
strength and that Of the horses.
Hay left on the wagon overnight
pitches OF quite a good deal harder.
Get it of the same night IL you can.
Rake the s~catterings close every day.
Left out, they are not worth a great
deal. Even a little moisture hurts
them.
Glover and timothy cut when in
blossom make the best hay. The cat
tie think so. too, and that is why they
never leave any Of II, In the manger.
Look out and do not get too big a
mouthful. The machines Of our day
cut grass fast. and. It takes time to
cure it and get 1t up. Be moderate
about moving. 4
As nearly as you al clear up the
fields at night. Then II you wake up
"a the night and hear 1t raining You
can turn over and go to sleep without
having to say. tOh. dear; there's all
that hay getting wet!rFarm Journal
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
Tho Roosevelt Reception.

1t is likely that the controversy over
RooseveIt's reception at New York
will he prolonged. When 1t is passed
there will be people to argue that It
should have been different The origd-
nal idea seems to have been that his
home city and home state pay suitable
tribute to the ex-president and b
Joined by an adequate national rep
eesentahon. In point Of fact. this pro-
gram in itself would bring into tho
streets and squares immense crowds.
To provide for a national turnout,
with ceremonies to suit, q national oc-
casion would require more than one
day. and 1t may be doubted IL New
York has the advantages for such q
celebration within a limited time.
Since preparation began the idea
seems to have grown that nothing
short of a national affair will do. That
might mean that organizations from
all wei the Union should take part
In a parade to be reviewed by the ex-
president. 1t has been explained that
a parade to crafty all claiming equal
right to participate would require
t%wenty-four hours in passing a given
point. Such a demonstration Is diff
cult to manage and likely to end In
deeper heartburnings than will re-
suit from a limited parade and brief
ceremonies. On the other hand, local
demonstrations would give the masses
a chance to hail the return Of Roose-
welt. The Mckinley obsequies were
marked by a national tribute. Every
city and town took part. The national
feeling could not be expressed in New
York even should 5000 organizations
mastering 100000 men assemble and
parade there.
GEORGE L. K1LMER-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
CABBAGE Cultivation.

After setting out cabbage the plants
require shallow. level cultivation until
the crop natures. Toe much Guilt
walton cannot be given, and especially
after every rain should the ground be
thoroughly stirred. A fine tooth horse
cultivator is one of the most salts
factory implements for this purpose.
At the Maine experiment station
mulching the plants with straw or
similar material in a dry season tend
ed to increase the size of the head.
At the Nebraska station also a straw
mulch was found very beneficial
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
Hoo Marketing Record.

An Indiana farmer who recently
purchased a motorcar Immediately put
1t to good s in carrying a 40
pound hog a distance Of six miles to
market. He claims the worlds hog
marketing speed record.-Farm Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
GEORGE L. K1LMER.

Old world honors to Roosevelt have
been scattered over q considerable Pc
Rod of time and focused in many
capitals. 1t is impossible to get up q
tribute in New York comparable to
what other nations have done in the
aggregate.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

Think of the astute August Belmont
being obliged to ask Governor Hughes
for an Interpretation Of New York's
anti-betting law and then figure out
how effective such a law is likely
to be!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

irrigation Experiments With Onions.
Comparative tests of the furrow and
flooding methods Of irrigation at the
Texas experiment station resulted in
estimated gains in yields per acre by
the flooding method Of 1920 to 1000
pounds of. onions. The increased yields
secured from irrigation as compared
with dry culture indicate that irriga-
ton is profitable even in seasons when
the rainfall is sufficient to produce q
good crop.-American Agricultural.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

however; hence the destructive spread
Of the disease does not begin until the
plants have passed their stage Of great
est vigor. This occurs soon after the
poisoning period and when the plants
are forming tubers rapidly, the inroads
made by the carly blight at this time
being very disastrous. This fungus
does not attack the tubers directly,
however, and never causes them to rot.
The appearance Of the leaves affect
ed by this early blight is shown in the
illustration.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

In a guessing contest as to what
Roosevelt will do when he gets back
"something different" would be likely
to land the prize.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

The same fellows who turned
hair gray owe the dangers of the CON-
ct will now turn their attention to
the awfulness of the housefy germs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

Schoolteachers ''say nothing. but saw
wood" during three-fourths of the
year and in commencement and grad
uation week exhibit the pile.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

Flies killed in the spring count a lot
In holding down the insect population
Of the summer. They are small game.
but dangerous.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

Railroads and trusts must soon b
Convinced that the safest place to do
business is at the old stand Of "squars
deal"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

Explorer Peary in Europe cannot
fail to recall the adage about the
scarcity Of honor for a prophet in hin
own country.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10
FOE OF THE POTATO.
threads Of the Early Blight OF Leaf
SPOT Disease.

Spot Disease.
The early blight or leaf spot disease
Is a more recently observed fung0us
disease of the potato and allied plants.
In its attacks upon potatoes in the
northern United States and Canada the
spots begin to appear in July upon
early potatoes and become increasing
ly common and destructive from that
time until the plants die.
This fungus does not ordinarily at
tack healthy, vigorous potato leaves,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

How easily some people forget their
duty of uplifting things In general
when vacation season rolls round.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

Seventeen year locusts are due this
season. SO was Halley's COMET with
it, cyanogen tail.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

As usual, it is the old man blowing
In dialect that helps the young man to
graduate in Greek.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-06-10

T"S VIZ SO0S-o -
evidently engaged, had drifted away.
Vaughn laid the dainty opera cloak
across her shoulders.
1.-THE wheels Of a great factory are
moving again." he said slowly. "Hun-
dreds Of men leave its doors each night
to go home to happier families. There
is no more discomfort. and 1t is all be-
cause Of you"
The girl looked out and far beyond
the moving throng. II am so glad"
she said joyously. $50 glad. though I'm
til you spoke l had not thought Of all
that 1t means to so many, for I seemed
only to see Andrea coming home with
his great arms filed with packages.
Little Nickola would meet him at the
head Of the stairs: then a never to be
forgotten supper would be served upon
the wooden table near the window.
and" she added softly. 'It is all be-
cause Of you"
"Antona." the man whispered ten
derby. "Antona!!
She laughed q little unsteadily.
eyes" she said. "you may call me by
Nicholas translation OF my name. It
Is a privilege which only you may
share with him."
.sYou were kind enough to act as my
escort upon one memorable OCCASION"
Vaughn reminded her. May. I now
return the favor?"
Miss Norton looked In the direction
of her waiting friends and nodded to
them with II conciliating smile. then
placed her hand upon his arm. You
may II you please" she said.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-04-15
Certificate of Nominations.

State Of South Dakota, County of G. all, NIX. s..
J. the under signed. city auo itor of Inc city # wagner. Charles
Mix county. Stale Of South Dakota, do hereby certify that t.e
following nominations bv petition ave been filed in my Office
to be voted upon at the regular city election to be held on tue
10Th day Of April, 1909:
Office Mann Business Residence r. O Address
FOL Alderman for list Ward Al. swartx Grail Buyer Wagner d. Wagner : p
Fr Alderman Tor list Ward y n stoh Mason Wagnersn Wagner :. y
Fol Alderman To- "a ward. Arthur + Helgas Contractor Wagner u Wagner. 3 y
For ArmIernan for sd yard + j. McCormIek Insurance Agt Wagner s. L. Wagner s D.
Ir Alderman 10 I'd ward. & - Eader Retired arnsr Wagner = !. - Wagner T. d
/ pstd April l3h. 1910 r. y echrhter. lily AuuHr
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-04-15
AN


l hereby announce that I am q
candidate for the republican
nomination for repres entatiye
from Charles Mix comfy at the
primary election to be held
throughout saia county on June
9TH, 1910.
r.. J. TAYLOR.
Wagner, S. D., March II. 1910.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-04-15
For County Treasurer.

For County Treasurer.
Apreciating tue confidence
imposed in me by the voters Of
Charles Max County at the
last general election aud - l
have used my best endeavors
in not abusing that confidence
in nv management OF the Office
of County Treasurer. | hereby
announce my c .ndidacy for re
nomination subject to the will
of the de mocratic primary.
Soliciting the good will and
hearty support Of all my friends
| an,
Respectfully,
Frank j. kaberna.