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The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
An Excuse That Held Water.

waiter" roared the diner. The
waiter looked intently out of the win
dow, pretending he hadn't heard. The
diner had already complained of his
chop and his chips and his napkins,
and Alphonse had had about enough
Of him. "Waiter!" Reluctantly Al
phonse moved over. "Just look at the
color of this water, waiter!' growled
the diner. "It's not fit to drink"
Critically the waiter raised the glass
to the light and examined it. Then
triumphantly he set it down again.
"No, sir; you're deceiving yourself,
SIR" he said kindly. '"That waters
perfectly all right, sir. It's the glass
what's dirty!'-Pittsburg Leader.
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
THE BALD TRUTH.
L Was Handed Out to the Clerks bv
the Bell Boy.

Sn0 0cIi soy
Both Fred Shirenan, chief clerk. and
Jud Carter, night clerk. ut the Seel-
zach hotel. are becoming baldheaded,
and both have until quite recently
been proud Of the fact.
According to friend. it took negro
bellboy at the hotel to take the conceit
out Of them few days ago. A travel
ing man, who had not been stopping at
the hotel for some time, pulled up at
the desk the other day.
He gazed at both over the rim Of his
gold spectacles for minute. "Gracious
goodness" he said, "you fellows will
soon be combing your hair with a
towel. What's the trouble?"
Excessive brain work." said Shire
man. Isn't that right, Carter?"
Correct" corroborated Carter. "Only
thinking men become baldheaded." !"
Then he turned and winked at negro
bellhop. "Fact, isn't it, sam?' he said.
The negro boy grinned. "Well. now,
boss" he said, II don't know fob suah
bout that. My ole dad he always low
dat an empty balm dom need no
ovah."-Louisville Times,
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20

Chart I.
Yields Of wheat from the series B, CO.
operative rotation plats. Dickinson sta
tion, with various methods Of cropping
for 1910 and for the three years, 1908
1910.
an average for the three years. wheat
continuously on fall plowing gave the
lowest yield. But for 1910, the spring
plowing gave the lowest yield. The
highest yield for the three years and
for 1910, was after a clean summer
fallow. The second highest yield was
after crop Of corn.
The yields of oats were treated in
the manner as were the yields OF
wheat and the results are shown on
chart 2. In this case. oats after corn
has done the best for an average OF
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
No Joke About This.

Colonel John H. Carroll, the big st.
Louis railroad lawyer, came out of his
hotel in Washington the other day,
red in the face and humping the side
walk vigorously with his cane.
"What's the matter, colonel?" asked
friend who met him.
"Matter?" replied Carroll. "Why, 1t
has got so now in these hotels that it
costs more for tips than it does for
food and room. This morning sent
down a pair of shoes to be cleaned.
One boy brought up one shoe, and five
minutes later another boy appeared
with the other shoe, and each ex-
pected tip!'-Philadelphia Saturday
Evening Post.
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
MuIchina Strawberries.

Mulching is beneficial in all caset
and weather conditions. On some
fields it is absolutely necessary to pre-
vent freezing out in the spring. One
OF the greatest advantages of mulch
ing is that it keeps the plants back
in early spring, thereby escaping dis
astrous spring frosts; next 1t holdf
moisture better, and last but not least
keeps the berries nice and clean II
rainy weather; no sandy berries where
mulching is done.
Any kind of coarse material an
swers the purpose such as. straw
leaves, pine-browse, marsh-hay, etc
Fresh manure is excellent, as it not
only covers but sfertilizes at the same
time.
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
CHARTS SHOW YIELDS
Merits Of Different Ways of Pre-
pairing Land.
superintendent Waidron Of Dickinson
oub-station Gives Results Of Ex-
perlments In Annual Report
illustrated.

Tho merits Of different ways of pre-
pairing the land for crop has been
discussed good deal. l.. r. Waldron.
superintendent of tho Dickinson sub.
station, has carried out set Of ex.
periments and makes the following
illustrated report in his third annual
report:
THE yields for the wheat. which
was grown on Series B rotation, were
averaged for the years 1908-1910,
with respect to the preceding crop.
A study was made to determine the
influence Of the preceding crop upon
the following crop of wheat. The re.
suits were charted and are shown on
the left portion of chart. The re-
suits for 1910 alone are shown on the
right hand portion of the chart. Az
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
lust "A Announced.

Recently a minister gave out from
the pulpit that on the following Sun
day he would discuss family scan
dal When Sunday came the church
was filed until standing room was at
a premium. He talked about Eve be-
ing beguiled by the serpent.-Buffalo
Commercial.
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
A Matter Of Honor.

IF you were married to a woman
who had secured divorce from an
other man would you permit her to
keep on drawing alimony from him?"
"No, sir; should not think of coun-
tenancing such a thing-unless the
amount was sufficient to make it pos
sible for me to give up my job
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20

Dairy Cows in North Dakota.
North Dakota, according to the last
report of the dairy commissioner. has
157, 900 dairy cows, representing q:
value OF IS ,66O, 900. ff559si9is
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
Exceed,noly u.efu, Birds.

1t is claimed that the quiet dispo.
sit1on and steady habits Of the Black
Langshans make them exceedingly
useful birds to raise in an orchard.
Large of size, they are not given to
flying over fences. Il
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
Plant Grape Cuttings

Plant grape cuttings in the spring
As early as the ground can be worked
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
His Worries.

His Worries.
"'Ere, Bill, wot's the matter? You're
lookin' worried"
"Work-nothin' but work from
mornin' till night"
"Ow long ave you been at it?"
II begin tomorrow."-M.A A. P.
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
Cement Floor uneomfortable.

Animals are as uncomfortable as
man would be when forced to stand
or lie on a cold cement floor. Such
floor should be covered knee-deeI
with straw, especially for milch-cowi
and young stock. Fattening beevei
VIII show their appreciation of suct
comfort by taking flesh more rapidly.
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
An UnfaiIino Sion.

nv OulAuuuS SSS"s
"Oh, DEAR" sighed the wife, "this
new dress doesn't fit me at all.''
"Why, it looks all right" rejoined
her husband. "What makes you think
it doesn't f1t?"
because it's too comfortable" she
Chicago News.
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20

Hiss. yes, hiss the great tragedian.
What do you know about the drama?
You're nothing but lot Of geese
anyway
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20
- OaU toUtIUuUdSIy ~ Ith pIuWU8.
2QD oats eontiuuous,y CO sprtng plewise
KBx4 0aN afsss . email, g.aIp crop.
oats after green nsssss ~ after meadow
@NW Osss ATE. . clsaI nnmss fsns0
Os&s sftss . crop Of esss.
Chart 2.

Chart 2.
Yield of oats from the series B, co-opera.
tive rotation plats. Dickinson station,
with various methods of cropping for 1917
and for the three years, 1908-191O.
three years though the oats after 9
clean summer fallow was decidedly
the best for 1910. In both cases, oats
on fall plowed land has yielded the
least"
The Dickinson press., 1911-05-20

The Cipher.
"Why does that poet begin 80 many
Of his verses with orr 81.
Perhaps" replied Miss Cayenne,
because that Is the mathematical
symbol that represents their exact
value."- e."-Washingto Star:
Poor Women. 81
IT'S very sad ~
Y Bout Mrs. Widge.
She can't improve @
Her game Of bridge. 81
!. Birmingham (Ala.) Age-Herald.
IT'S sadder still
a.r Bout Mrs. Ball.
she thinks that she
4 3.'s .ss Has learned II all: :3 #
. chicngo Record Herald .sl
New-York tribune., 1911-09-02
DR.. GLADDEN. TO RETIRE
Originator of Tainted Money
Finds CONGREGATION Shrinking.

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. DIR Washington
GLADDEN., who got considerable notoriety
through his opposition 10 accepting John
D. Rockefellers money for missionary pur-
poses and the originator Of the term "taint-
ed money" has written letter to his con
sregation. of the First Congregational
Church. announcing his early retirement
from active duties I'm connection with the
church. He acknowledges that lie Is at
a loss TO account for the thinning Of his
CONGREGATIONS numbers at Sunday services.
DR.. GLADDEN. makes a personal @ppeai'
which he says is his last, to the memJers
OF his church to come back and fll the
seats. saying in part:
Il do not attribute the absence OF church
members in many cases 10 disanection. In
most cases I believe II Is simply lack OF
interest For some reason they nave
formed the habit of church neglect Some
of them devote their Sundays TO pleasure.
the WAYS of Sunday diversion having been
.multjplving of late. All this means that
the interests of recreation have taken prec-
edence I'm the minds Of many church mem
hers OF the interests OF the higher HE. Inc
fact that this is taking place everywhere
does not comfort me; this is the alarming
thing"
New-York tribune., 1911-09-02
ARREST SEVEN NET FISHERS
Authorities Move to Stop Prac-
tice in Freeport Waters.

Following the complaints Of many New
Yorkers who enjoy line fishing in the bav
south Of Freeport. Long Island, against the
use OF nets, which scare away the fish, the
authorities have caused the arrest Of seven
men.
The Massapequa and Nassau County
Board of Trade Of Massapequa, of which
George Stanton Floyd-Jones, of Manhattan,
is president took up the matter some days
ago. and sent resolutions to the Board of
Supervisors Of Nassau County, complaining
against the practice of net fishing, declar-
Ing il was a violation of the law.
Il am informed that the owners OF these
nets hire them out at 81 a haul, and are
coming money" said Mr.. Floyd-Jones yes
terday. and the only way to stop the UNI
lawful practice is to push the matter TO it's
fullest extent when the offenders are capt
ured"
The men arrested were John Hocrnell of
No. 4Ol East 54th street, Manhattan: John
Lukacs, No. $50 East 56th street. Manhat-
tan; Richard Bedell and Amos Raynor, of
Freeport. and Burgess Carman, Henry A.
Smith and Charles ". Verify, Of Baldwin.
All were fined SO each and COSTS. with the
exception OF Verify, who was fined S25.
The arrests were made by Joseph Sau-
ter, Assistant Chief Protector Of the state;
Mr., Lee. Deputy Protector for Suffolk
County, and Captain Harry HoT a Long
Island representative OF the Fisheries De
partment.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-02
SAW BEARDED MAN
Canadian Bicyclists Willing to
Testify in Beattie's Defence.
IBy Telegraph 10 TIE Tribune.

Berwick, Penn. Sept. In Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry f. Miller. of Toronto, the de
fence in the Beattie trial at Chesterfield
Courthouse. Virginia, have new and i'm
portant witnesses. Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
are on a ten thousand mile bicycle tour
and they reached Berwick to-day, where
they read in New York paper that a
man with a straggly beard was suspect
ed Of having murdered the wife OF the
accused man. They expressed their Arm
belief to -day that when in Virginia they
had encountered the same man. not far
distant from where the murder is said to
have been committed
They say that shortly before meeting
the man described by the defence they
we're stopped by an automobilist and
warned Of a dangerous character down
the road who had stoned their car, and
who had a mania for holding up automo-
bilsts.
They have a very distinct recollection
of the man. His hair was unkempt and
beard covered his face. He did NOT,
however, attempt to interfere with them.
A record kept by the Millers of their
travels verifies their assertion that they
were in that section of Virginia at the
time OF the murder, and they express
their willingness to go to Chesterfield
Courthouse and testify for Beattie.
They have written to his lawyers, say
ing they are willing to interrupt their
travels II their testimony might aid In
clearing a falsely accused man.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-02
FEW HOBOES ASSEMBLE
Rows Convention Begins with
Wrangle Over Name.

Washington. Sept. flames Eads How s
hobo convention opend here to-day with
barely a bakers dozen in attendance. This
is a great shrinkage. as previous estimates
by members of the committee for the un-
employed set 1000 delegates as the mini
mum The few who are here think that
somewhat more than 100 of their irScomrades
are delayed on the road
Dissension occurred as soon as the con-
vention opened. This was over a name
for the organization. How, who glories in
the fact that he is "hobo," wanted the
convention so called, but his associates
chose the more dignifed name. Gather
ing o; Unemployed" To save How's feel
inEs, however. they made the title double
one by adding, 'or so-oalled Hobo Con-
Vention"
has been obtained as headquarters There
is an abundance Of room, except when the
free meals are served. The free lunch
IS feature which tends greatly toward
increased attendance. All sessions will be
held I'm the day time. as there is no way Of
Lighting the place at night.
After things had been smoothly started
to-day clerical delegate was introduced
by How. His trousers were girded about
by a hucklestrap. but a Phi Beta Kappa
kew dangling nonchalantly from the strap
gave its wearer air of academic dis
tlnctjoo. He proved to be a good talker,
and mis- ideas so impressed suhragette of
evangelical tendencies that she nearly
broke up the meeting with frequent and
hearty "Amcns"
Alexander Law. of New York. addressed
the unemployed on his favorite theme. the
eisAt hour day. All the unemployed pres
ent demanded short hours, should the labor
he supplied To them. They also want free
transportation TO the job.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-02
MISS De WITT HELD IN BAIL
Charged with Writing scurrilous
Notes to Neighbors.

Easton. Penn. Sept. Miss Harriet
De Witt. daughter of prominent resident
Of this CITY, was held in $500 bail to-day
on the charge of writing scurrilous and IN
decent notes TO residents of Easton.
The office Of United States Commissioner
Turner was crowded with interested spec
tators this morning when the hearing be-
gan.
The Rev Elmer f. Snyder pastor OF
Christ Lutheran Chtrch, was ;he first wit
ness called 10 the stand lie came here
ton wears ago to-day and began receiving
anonymous letters about eight monthS
later. lie tod Of the letters coming To hls
home, all being in the same handwriting
and al! scurrious and defamatory. lie
said that he had complained, finally to the
Post Office Department. He was a single
man until a little over year ago, ann
, since them his wife's name had teen men
toned in the letters. lie told OF having
met Miss De Witt. who lives across the
street from him, and how subsequently she
showed decided animoSity TO nm. RE Hiu
rot krow Why, he declared ~
Others were called 10 testify TO receiving
similar letters. None OF the letters "as
read in evidence. P9Stoiiice lhspTeior ,nniS ;0r
teryiews with Miss De Witt. This testi-
mony was to The effect that, after two
meetings with her. he had in the presence
OF her counsel ordered her 10 write certain
sentences, and to print certain sentences.
She did so Willingly, he said After COM
pariua the writing he had told her that the
easiest thing FOR her TO do was 10 confess.
She protested her innocence
The strongest point brought ont was just
before the az a6journment of the hearing for
luncheon. Alr. SchoenDerger testined that All
erIployes III the postoifice were familiar
with the handwriting OF the person who
wrote the defamatory letters, ana that just
before the second interview at the post
Office with Miss De Witt letter III that
handwriting which had just been collected
was handed to him. when he asked Miss
| De Witt If she had mailed the letter she
| said NO" Asked If she had been at a
certain street corner she said, mo. not
nearer tnan "A certain store. Counsel for
the government said that they have evi-
dence 20 prove that she was at the corner
and mailed a letter there.
| Miss De Witt took lively interest IN the
proceedings and frequently leaned forward
and whispered in the ears OF her attorneys.
Several times she smiled while the Rev.
Elmer T.. Snyder was testfying
New-York tribune., 1911-09-02

pubic and the Capinet ministers This
statement brought about the fall Of the
Monis ministry and caused widespread
alarm and dissatisfaction throughout the
country.
Ten days after the separation of par
lament, while the government was ac-
lively discussing with Germany the
threatening situation resulting from the
occupation of Agadir. and at moment
calling for the greatest vigilance and
prudence, Il was suddenly announced
that a grave 6issension existed in the SUI
perior Council OF War. which, like the
famous Aulic Council of Austria during
the last century. exercises the control
and management of the fighting strength
OF the nation The vice-president of the
Superior War Council. General Michel,
designated as the "generalissimo" of the
French forces In time of war. according
To official information, had lost the con-
fidence of all the members of the Coun-
Gil.
This news came like a thunder
bolt. and NJ Messimy. the present MIN
lister Of War. i'm order TO satisfy pubic
opinion, determined TO remedy the SIT
uation at once by recognizing the
"Haut Commandment" and this Is now
being accomplished
General Joffre the present chief OF the
General Staff, will become the most I'M
portant parsonage in the army, after the
Minister Of War. The chief Of stan is 10
have functions analogous 10 those or the
chief of staff of the German armies, ana
the Minister of War at the outbreak Oh
hostilities is t. have duties of an admln-
istrative character. and is 10 have no ul-
rect responsibility for the movements OF
the armies in the field. In the opinion
of military experts this arrangement is
much more satisfactory than the method
which has prevailed in France since 1906
II should BE- borne in mind that all the
ministries Of the Third Republic have
had 10 take account of the chronic fear
Of parliament to intrust any one man
with supreme military authority, for the
popular belief is that the man enjoying
such extraordinary powers and prestige
would in the natural course of events be-
come a dictator and overthrow the pres
ent form of government. I. l. IS.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-02
FALSE PRETENCES CHARGED
New York Man Accused of Try
b ing to Get $4,000.
fPy TELEGRAPH 70 Tn. Trihur

Portland, Me. Sept. Frank F. Neal, ~
Nev York. who has summer cottage on
Long Island. was arrested this morning on
a complaint made by Police Inspector
Thomas F. Quinn, alleging that he az
tempted to obtain $1,000 by false pretences
from Percival P Baxter, the president OF
a local ferry company Mr.. Neal was taken
before Judge Merrill of the Municipal
Court.
IL is alleged that Neal sent 70 Mr. Baxter
and offered " he received 81 0O 10 obtain
from the Board of Aldermen favorable con-
sjderation Of a petition asking ior pernls-
sion 20 Law tracks for street railway from
Portland Pier 10 Monument Square: An ap
pointment was made with him. ana county
Attorney Bates said to-day that the alleged
offer was repeated. In the presence OF IN
spector Quinn, and that the talk was taken
down by stenographer.
At the hearing J. I. Conell attorney for
Neal asked for an immediate nearing but
this was opposed by Mr.. Bates. az whose
request the case was continued until seq.
temher is, I'm ovier that the state might
Law It's evidence before the grand jury.
Judge Merrill fixed the bail a, s?0oo. and II
was given at once
The arrest created a sensation. Mr.. Neal
has many friends here and is a well known
summer visitor to Long Island. Mr. Baxter
Is wealthy. and his father James =. Baxter.
a poet and an historian. II is possible that
the case may take an unexpected turn, as
the political situation Is tense, nunieipal
camp,igu being under preparation.
Frank F. Neal is in the city directory
as an agent, with an Office at No. l20 LIB
erty street and living In Maine.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-02
JARS NEWPORT SOCIETY
Cottagers Fear Motion Picture
Show Will Be Neighbor.
"A BELLEVUE AVENUE SITE
Old Parknan Property, Near
Belmonts ald Oelriches, for
New Venture.
IRv Tsl.rph to The Tribune. ]

Boston. Sept In behalf OF a New
York Amusement syndicate, negot'a-
tjons have bee, entered into with the
city Of Boston for the purchase OF ,h'
George r. Partman property In Belle
yue avenue, Newport. which II o"hs'
The New Yrkers learned yesterday
that the city If Boston would sell the
old mansion. situated between the BEL
mont and the Oelrichs cottages 10 the
highest bidder This morning they oio
$4,000.
The Parlmfn mansion came into the
possession Of this city by the VIII oi
George Francs Parkman. OF Boston. II
has been white elephant on the c''3
hands.
The New Yorker, were represented oE
William II Shraf1ter. who reached here
at 8 o'clock this afternoon, and, fogether
with State Senate, James F. Powers. NJ
South Roston. Mr.. Schraffter visited
Mavor FITZGERALD. and afterward MT.
Powers said it was the purpose OF the
syndicate to Civ. Newport something
new in the line Of legitimate diversion
What's thst?" he was asked,
Moving PICTURES, perhaps ne an
swered.
The hest offer the city had received TOT
the property is $4,000, which was made
by Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs, whose estate
adjoins the Parkman property.
The property is worth at least S2o""
more. The appraised valuation is s6o'-
COO
day party Of Boston mep went
down to Newport and visited the Park
man estate. taking measurements. ono
of them is we'll known manager or
apartment houses In New York. 1t Is
said he Is willing to give reasonable
amount for the property. provided he Is
not hampered in his effort To give New
port swell apartment house, with mod
ern trimmings.
Society heard what was up, and part
OF society was angered. The very idea
said society. The visitors even talked
OF three room suites. hot and cold water
and kitchenettes, while sizing up the
property"
New-York tribune., 1911-09-02
FIREWORKS TROUBLE IN HUB
Boston Mayor Refuses to 20. k Bill
for Fourth of July Show.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Boston. Sept. l.-Mayor John +. Fitz-
gerald to-day declared that he would not
indorse for payment the bill presented by
a New Jersey corporation calling for slpO.
which was the sum agreed upon by the city
for the contract for the fireworks used by
the city during the Fourth Of July exhibit
The matter has been hanging fire since
the national holiday. The day after the
exhibit complaints entered the Mayors
Office that the exhibit was one OF the poor
est seen here in a long time. and the mem
bers OF the office force did not consider
that the bills should be paid In the absence
of Mayor Fitzgerald. who was In Europe.
1t is said that the company is the same
one which furnished the New YORK City
display on the Fourth and that the same
criticism was expressed there. because OF
the poor show.
Mayor Fitzgerald said to-day that the
matter was nov up To the Law DEPARTING mt
and out Of his hands completely From his
Investigation he did not consider that the
company had lived up 10 all OF Its require
ments.