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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

the results Of each yea better than
those Of the year before.
Speaking a short time ago. Mr.. Sny-
der said: Il have always said that we
have the best irrigated country in the
United States. Mr.. Burley gave us a
chance to prove 1t, and 1t was as much
the opportunity of showing that we
could make good, as the money, which
induced me to go into this competi-
ton"
Notwithstanding his achievement
Mr.. Snyder does not believe that his
record will stand. He has too great
a faith in the potato industry and in
Idaho to permit sue an opinion. Il
do not think we have reached the limit,
by a long way" he remarks, conf
IDENTIFY, n there are thousands who
are familiar with that country who
are ready to echo the assertion.
The fact is that large profits from
potato raising in Idaho are the rule.
not the exception. H. P. Frodsham. a
farmer In the American Falls district,
commonly takes 500 bushels from an
acre, his yield per acre thus being, at
AZ cents per bushel, $210.
oOLACOAO AO ALIVE IA AOAAAANAOAAS
in and the possibilities OF Idaho has
said hat 1T is a maxim in southern
Idaho that the new settler, with little
or no capital or implements, but with
a willingness to work, can plant pota-
toes on his irrigated farm the first
year Inc make a good living for his
family, besides laying aside money to
make all necessary payments on his
land"
William B. Kelley, who owns a
ranch near Gooding, says: I'VE get
so many potatoes to the acre that We
don't stop to count the sacks
Samuel Lewis, also living near Good
ing, reports as follows: Potatoes
grow large and thick. Six potatoes
from my field weighed 81 pounds. The
crop runs 500 to 600 bushels to the
acre, and a Always be depended
upon"
The price received by Mr.. Snyder
for his prize-winning potatoes does
not by any means represent the top"
of the Idaho market. Much higher
prices have been commanded at vari-
GUS times, yet at the Accent rate re-
ceived by Mr.. Snyder his profits were
very large.
Scores Of instances may be cited to
show what the lands of Idaho hold in
store for those who will put forth the
effort that must precede success.
Those who have succeeded in this
one task Of potato raising, trace their
accomplishments to industry, Of
course, and to a study of conditions
and needs. But they could not have
reaped such harvests II industry and
determination had not been fortified
by ideal conditions of climate and soil.
Such conditions prevail in the agri-
cultural districts of Idaho. There the
ground is rich and eager. There the
climate is conducive to the outdoor
task. There the scheme Of irrigation
has been SO we'll prepared and is SO
unfailing in its supply that growing
crops have water when they need It.
With water, sunshine Int Cultiva'
ton to bless the crops at proper In
t~ervals, the growing of potatoes, OF
any other agricultural or horticultural
industry in Idaho, is as sure of abun
dant cash returns as an of mans
tasks can be.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

Overwhelmed by Fumes OF Spirits.
Exciting scenes we're Witnessed re-
Gently at a fire in London which
broke out in premises owned by wine
merchants. The fire had obtained a
firm grip when the firemen arrived.
Locating the seat OF the outbreak.
smoke helmets were donned and a
powerful hydrant was soon at york.
Then followe& a series Of remarkable
incidents. Officers and men Of both
fire brigade and salvage corps who
had passed into the basement were
overwhelmed by the fumes Of spirits
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

few days the nesting quarters should
be moved to some light airy quarter
where the direct rays Of the sun can
be shed upon it.
The youngsters will soon be found
basking in the sunshine and thriving
nightly compared with pigs allowed
to stow themselves away in punches
in lark corners
For this reason we like very much
the portable hog bunk for early pigs,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

(By u. II.
There is no better hay grown than
~lespedeza hay. 1t is very rich in pro-
tein and is easily digested. The stock
readily eat every bit of it.
1t is usually spoken of as a pasture
grass or crop and seldom referred to
as a hay crop. Of course, it will not
grow tall enough to cut on poor land,
but it will help to make the soil rich
er so that it will grow taller every
year and succeeding crops will yield
better.
With a good stand Of lespedeza on
land that will produce One-half bale Of
cotton per acre, it will make approx
mately one and a half tons of cured
hay per acre. A yield of three tons
of cured hay per acre is often OBJ
tanned on very fertile soil.
The seed may be sown as late as
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19
Pig is PROFITABLE
early Litter Should Be Looked
After Very Carefully.
Little Fellows That Are Housed In
Damp Easements or Poorly Ventl-
lated Houses Will Never Be
Money Makers.
CBy GEORGE w. BROwN.)

CBy GEORGE W. BROwN.)
The early filters of pigs are very
profitable assets upon the farm pro-
viding the owner looks well after
them in getting them along until the
weather is sufficiently warm to make
their existence comfortable.
Early pigs hat are housed for some
weeks after their arrival in damp
barn Easements, or poorly ventilated
hoghouses cannot grow into profit,
able hogs, for they spend too much
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19
Scarlet Runners.

About some time in July, when the
scarlet runners have reached the
height Of from three to four feet, the
topssshould be pinched off, and then
they will, instead Of going higher,
shoot out below, and form very bushy.
and will bear an abundance of beans.
The growth will be stronger than by
letting them run to six or seven feet
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

time n a gloomy, dark corner huddled
together in a bunch Of steaming straw
~endeavoring to keep comfortable.
Really, this is not the kind Of COM
fort they should have. A warm base
ment is a fine place for early pigs at
narrowing time and for a few days
a~fterward, but if the sunlight cannot
be directed into their nests after a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19
A waII-ln the Near Future.

"Drat them ~plutocrats! They're
grinding down the poor worse every
day. There I was maxim ez high ez
$29 a week commission fer ketchin' au-
tomobile speeders, an now what do
they do? They take to flynn ma
chimes n cheat a poor nan out Of his
livin', the hogs."-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

the latter part of April. Prepare the
land and SOW about one bushel Of
seed per acre.
1t requires no work and may be
harvested from September first until
just before frost and will make good
hay at any of the stages. 1t is easily
cured.
More l~espedeza means more produo
tive soil and more good live stock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

letting the door face the south ex-
posure in order to let in plenty of sun
light.
A well bedded nest of fresh straw
in a bunk of this kind where the pigs
can get the monday sun is just as
important to them as a generous feed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

and wines arising from a mass OF
shattered bottles. One by one the
men fell, and comrades who went to
their rescue suffered tie same ex-
p~erience. 1t was only after almost
superhuman efforts that the men
were rescued. sixteen officers and
men being dragged from the base
ment. A number remained uncon-
scious for a considerable time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19
To Secure Vigorous Pigs.

The first step in securing vigorous
pigs at birth is to give the sows laxa-
tive foods for several weeks before
narrowing. The sows should be pen
mitted to Craze grasses, oats, rye, and
other green grazing plants. Such
feeds as bran are excellent for sows
before narrowing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

Gerald-Coffee keeps me awake.
Geraldine-Me, too; 1 always drink
an extra cup when 1 know you are
coming to call.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

The only proof against disappoinb
ment is to expect the unexpected
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-19

There is more giving according to
meanness than there is according to
means.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
The American Woman,

The most spoiled women in the world are the American women. No one dis putes this. not even the American wo- placency.
 But are the grounds for her com placency justif1ablef Is 1t to her cred it that the man spends his last dollar that she may be indulged; that she occupies the position of a spoiled dar- ling rather than as helpmeet and com panion; that her days vacillate be tween rest cures and a mad search for excitement?
 Are not the American men responst- ble for this helpless attitude of the American woman? Have they not in their desire to guard women from every pin prick really crippled them and spoiled their efficiency as assistant lUraoH hpa""-s?,
 '..i, utt.;uutA of the American woman hes become definitely frivolous. She wastes her abundant vitality on things not worth while; she bends her keen mentality upon the attainment of so- cial prestige with its endless and life destroying competition; she recklessly saps her strength in a hundred inef. fectual ways.
 But her ambition is frivolous, her energy spasmodic, and the expression of both is futile. because the objects upon which they are spent are not worth while. Why not give her in- sight and her vitality to the men of her family in their struggle for sue cess? And let her make of society a relaxation, not an object; let her use 1t as a graceful ornamentatiOn, but not as a foundation.
 Who is to blame for so unjust a sit uation? Both. The American man be- cause he foolishly shields the woman from every wind that blows, making of her a fragile orchid of hothouse beauty when she should be a hardy garden rose. And the woman is to blame for shutting her eyes to life's serious aspect. for chasing butterflies in the fair gardens of convention day in and day out, when she might be climbing. side by side, with the man to the high mountain tops in the land of fine achievement.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
Good Thinqs to Know.

In preparing grapefruit for the table If you will roll the fruit before cutting you will find that it is improved. It not only makes the fruit more juicy: but loosens the pulp and gives 1t far better flavor.
 A convenient broom holder is made in this way: Take a square of cloth little larger than will cover the brush of the broom. Put hem an inch wide in each end and run tape or string In each hem, then all that is needed to have a broom cover is to lay cloth over the broom. draw the string at each end and tie.
 If all the reserve corks are too large for the bottle try soaking one in hot water. It will go easily into the bot tie and leave no space for air to get in
 Before hemming heavy table linen rub hem with dry white soap and nee lle will go through more readily.
 Try putting lemon juice on rust spots and then applying a hot iron. If rust does not disappear try again.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02

MT. and Mrs. Bullock,...Mr. and Mrs. Lyles. MT. Samuel A. Eddy, MT. and Mrs. R. D. Peirce, MT. and Mrs. Felten, MT. and Mrs. Freeman, Miss Minnie Peirce and MT. Lester Adam.
 MT. Hubbard Weed, of Copake Iron Works, was in town last week, the guest of David D. Walters.
 The communion of the Lords Supper will be administered at the Pilgrim Church next Sunday morning, and the preparatory service will be held Friday afternoon at o'clock. This will also be the first of the Friday vesper services which are held during Lent. The ad- dresses at these services will be based upon the great Latin hymns of the Mid dle ages, "Stabat Mater. " "Hora Novis- s1ma" and others.
 The fifth annual mems supper at the Methodist church will be held in the church parlors Wednesday evening, March 8, from 5;3O to g o'clock. A fine time is assured.
 E. R. Atwood was in Hartford from Saturday to Monday.
 Miss Margaret Dempsey, of Pittsfeld, was an over Sunday guest of Miss Mabel Dempsey.
 Mrs. Walter Warner gave party at the O'Hara farm house, near Twin Lakes Monday night, which was attended by about 120 guests from Canaan, Falls Will lage, Sheffield and all the region round about. It was most enjoyable affair and dancing was indulged in until the early morning hours.
 The Cranford Club will meet today with Miss Ferguson.
 Granddaughter, Marjorie Nina, to MT. and Mrs. Samuel Brinton, of Hart ford, formerly of Canaan, Feb. 24th.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
A Cold Ride.

All through his life Senator Deliver of Iowa had a horror of fast trains and possible railroad wrecks. Once he was on a train with Vice President Fairbanks.
 Deliver awolle in the middle of the night, and it seemed to him that tho train was going at terrific speed. He climbed out of his berth and, arrayed only in his pajamas, started down the length of the train to find the con- ductor and ask him to order the train run at less speed. It was cold night, but the senator did not mind that until the door of his car snapped shut and locked behind him and he found that the door of the next coach was also locked. He rode sixty-fve miles locked out in the cold of the vestibule before he could wake up anybody to let him in. MT. Fairbanks finally heard his cries for help and rescued him.-New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
Nsok. and Leas of Animals.

With few exceptions there is a mark ed equality between the length of the necks and of the legs of both birds and quadrupeds, and whether they be long or short is determined chiefly by the place where the animal must go for Its food. This is especially noticeable in beasts that feed constantly upon grass, in which case the neck has just a slight advantage in that it cannot hang perpendicularly down. Croco- diles, lizards and fish have practically no necks. Fowls that feed in the water also offer an example of this correspondence between the members, with the exception of swans and geese and some Indian birds, which gather their food from the bottom of pools and must have long neclxs for that pur- pose, while the short legs make it more convenient for them to swim Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
GlLLETTE'S LETTER
Continued from Fourth Page.)

will be upwards of hundred dollars which 1 am suffering for now l, in this, empower you to give them an order on Captain Hubbard, who has some of my money now in his hands, which order may secure them. It was only in the cause of my country I partook of this misfortue, and will only step forth to make my life in some manner com fortable while I live. I have little or no expectation of being released from this my present confinement during the contest, or at least not under year from now; but should be so happy as to meet a quick release, soon would attack my old friends, the Hessians, and try hard to be revenged on them for my bad eyes, and give them full proof I never would be taken again, for I never shall forget the robbers blows and in- suits met with Jas we'll as hunger) since they are imprinted in such legible characters on my memory. What they robbed me of that day would at @ moder- ate computation amount to the value of seventy dollars at least, and how much since then I cannot tell.
 l will give a near and exact account of how many prisoners. the enemy has taken. They took on Long Island of Huntington's Regiment 64 privates and of officers 40 of other regiments they took about 60, They took the 18th of September right in New York @ Island about 100, on Manhattan Island A, on Staten Island 2 men. They took at Fort Washington 2200 officers and men they took on the Jersey side about 28 of officers and men belonging to the army. So 1t amounts to about 2513 officers and all. And how many killed I do not nt nd many, as I before said, we have lost, that went out with me, of sickness oc-' casioned by hunger. and more lie at the point of death. We had lost two Ser geants since I came here how many men have died of the Regiment l can not rightly say, but believe at least one third, but notwithstanding this we are not discouraged yet. Roger Filler @ has lost one of his legs and part of his thigh. It was his left. John Moody dled here, prisoner, So now to con- clude my little ragged history will be ill few words. as you know, ever did impress upon your mind to look to God for support. So still continue to do the same. Think less of me and more of your Creator. Remember that you are born to die and that you could not but expect to meet with difficulties. Were it SOu WILL, SHOulu pc glaQ to see you and the children before 1 am called to depart this life. But if I do not shall not allow myself to be uneasy, for a complaining, uneasy temper of soul car ries punishment along with it, so ex- hort you to shun that failing In this I wish you we'll and all your family, and subscribe myself your friend and we'll wisher, forever.
 JONATHAN GILLETTE.
 Postscript. Tell "Co'' not to forget her father for he has not forgotten her. My sincere love to you and the children.
 N. B. My duty to father. and mother. Love to brothers and sisters, and remem- brance to all neighbors and friends, es- pecially to B. Colton, MT. Collins, Mr. r Crosby, etc.. etc.
 New York. December 2nd, 1776. To Elizabeth Gillette, ..
 at West Hartford, Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
JONATHAN GILLETTE.
Speed of the Teal.

Give a bluewing teal a forty mile breeze behind him, having the little rascal dropping down with it, and he comes on so fast as to be simply un- hittable. Some writers have claimed a speed for him of 15O miles an hour, or 22O feet a second The canvasback, redhead and bluebill have a way of driving before a gale. too, that will be found fast enough in all conscience. Much of the fascination of wing shoot ing comes from the fact that shots will always be afforded quite beyond skill of mortal man. - Charles Askins in Outing.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
A Story Pepys Tells.

Pepys tells in his diary that fin the reign of King Charles II. a customer bargaining with a London merchant for claret hired confederate to ''thun- der (which he had the art of doing upon a deal board) and to rain and hail-that is, make the noise of--so as to give them a pretense of undervalu- ing their merchants wines, by saying this thunder would spoil and turn them, which was so reasonable to the merchant that he did abate two pis- tolls per tun for the wine in belief of that"
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02

Custom cannot stale the infinite va riety of the blue and white foulard frock which as regularly as the spring season comes around bobs up pret- tier and smarter than ever. Such frock pictured. The design is neat and attractive. and the blue is the new kings blue." which is bright and be- coming in tone.
 The skirt is very like the plaited jupes of several years ago. but the blouse waist is extremely up to date with its natty sailor collar and black satin tie.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
T actIesS,

q don't think it was bit nice for the rector to commend women's. econ omy in dress," said the wife to her husband after the service.
 '"That shouldn't have annoyed you, my dear," was the reply. "Your gown is plain enough"
 Exactly! His remark called every body's attention to what I had on"- Boston Courier
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
Good to Live By,

There is only one way to get ready for immortality, and that is to love this life and live it as bravely and faith fully and cheerfully as we can.-Henry van Dyke.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-02
CANAAN

A meeting of the Canaan Board of Trade, to which all citizens interested in the advancement and welfare of the town are invited, will be held in the off, flee of The Garfield Monday evening, March 6, at o'clock.
 H. E. Lyles, President
 N. Watson Hardenbergh, Secretary Canaan, March 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-13
understand. but they appear to be even
Scarcer than catcherS

The turn that affairs have taken in st.
Louis reflects somewhat on the American
League committee which went to the Mis-
souri, metropolis to investigate the pros
pective purchasers of the club. for Its re-
port was favorable to the newcomers.
The committee consisted of Ban Johnson.
Charley Comiskey and Frank Farrell.
who after sizing up the gentlemen In
terested I'm the syndicate pronounced
them o. X. But subsequent events seem
to prove that such was not the case and
Hedges still remains at the helm, per-
haps only temporarily. however. for when
Ban Johnson returns from his trip to
Florida he will no doubt be a very busy
man Strengthening out the affairs in the
Mound City.
Predictions that the New York Giants
would win the next National League PEN
made so inglorious showing against the
Athletics. but it would seem that this
forecast has not been made by Manager
McGraw. who when it comes to telling
what's going to happen in base ball
grows very conservative. Experience has
taught him. as 1t teaches all others. that
there is no telling what a ball club will
do This is gained from the following
remarks he made the other day:
Il never have made prediction as to
the outcome of a championship" said the
manager. talking about the Giants the
other day. Il don't intend to do SO now.
The best man who lives cannot tell what
his ball players are likely to do, but /
in the crowd which I will take with me
this time and that If they continue to i'm
prove as they have since they began to
be young players under my care [ think
tafnment this summer. But what's the
use in speculating?" he interposed hur-
riedly. You never know what will hap
pen twenty-four hours in advance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-13
READY FOR KENDALL GREEN.
Georgetown Quint Will Use Old Line.
up Against Gallaudet.

Coach Joyce of the Georgetown Uni
versity basket ball team put his charges
through a stiff workout. yesterday in an
ticipation of tomorrow evenings contest
against Gallaudet. AS the battle Is to
take place at Kendall Green, and as the
mutes have been showing up unusually
strong. the hilltoppers are a little fearful
over the result, and hence have trained
hard for the encounter.
Coach Joyce and Capt. Schlosser, after
considerable experimenting with new
candidates. have determined to start the
original lineup of the present season
against the dummies. : This means that
Schlosser will play center: Cogan and
Waldron forwards and Heiskell and Mon
arch guards.
Because of the fact that Catholic Uni
versity is on the card for the coming
Tuesday evening. the west enders hope
that the game tomorrow will show up
their quint as having improved greatly
since the holidays. In the New York
University game there was whole lot
OF good playing i'm evidence, and there Is
no reason why this should not keep up.
The team that evening seened- to be in
tiptop shape. and every one among the
anticipates full success in the remaining
anticipate full success in the remaining
contests on the list. - -