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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-09-15

crops to seedsin the fall for blowing
under in the spring is rye and spring
vetch, but should prefer to let 1t
grow until probably the middle of
April or posi- bly, the latter part, il
you can arrange your crops that way.
1t will make very heavy growth
under good normal conditions by the
middle or latter part of April, and
will furnish enough more organic
matter to pillow under to pay for leav-
ing it few days longer, know of
nothing better suited for general con-
ditions for this purpose than the
crops mentioned.
The State has made no apprOpIia-
tion for the analysis of soil this year.
Will say, Furthermore, that the
chemical analysis of an isolated
sample of soil is of very little value
in determining just what your soil
may be expected to do, or in telling
you just what you need to put on
your SOIL Nearly all fairly good
soils have quite large supply of the
essential plant food elements but it
is held in the soil in 80 many different
ways that Analysing "poor" in given
element may prove itself to be fertile
in actual practice, because of the
greater availability of that element.
On the other hand, a soil that a
chemical analysis would show to be
rich in certain element might prove
itself to be poor with reference to
that element, by reason of the greater
difficulty in making that element
available, but the important thing in
most cases is to see that the soil is
put into proper physical condition
for desirable chemical changes to
take place. This means that it should
be thoroughly underdrained, either
naturally or artificially, that there
should be good supply of organic
matter kept up in the soil and that
thorough tillage be practiced.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-09-15
Questions Answered by Experts

do not rinse the utensils in cold water
after they have been scalded.
Question: am trying to get hold
of couple of good COWS for family
use, but having had no previous eX-
perience in buying cows, and wishing
to be sure that the animals L get have
no symptoms of tuberculosis, and
give milk up to standard, ] write you
for advice.
The only COW | have looked at so
far is Durh am heifer, with her first
calf three months old. She is prob
ably not full blood and gives but
eight quarts of milk a day, and has
been getting all her feed from graz
ing. She looks healthy enough, but
would ask what symptoms one should
look for, with incipient tuberculosis.
Regarding the richness of the milk,
what per cent of cream should the
milk show in glass tube, so as to
bring it up to the standard required
by dairies of this state? Ii this
heifer gives but eight quarts day
now with no stable feeding, are we
not jstified in counting on material
gain from stable feeding with alfalfa
and shorts, and on a greater gain
after the arrival of her second calf?
w. IL. D. Aloha, Wash.
Answer: The Durham breed which
you mention is now called the Short
horn and is prominently beef
breed, although some very good in
div1dual mixers have been found
among them. For family cow you
would probably be able to get very
good individual from that breed, but
should prefer having a strictly
dairy type of COW, such as Jersey,
Ayrshire, Guernsey or HoIstein.
There is no way in which you can
tell whether or not COW has tuber-
culosis by outside appearance. A
tuberculin test will need to be appli-
ed, and If you are suspicious it would
be we'll to have a competent veterina-
rian make the test which can be done
at a small cost.
The richness of the milk is not de-
termined by the per cent OF cream
shown in a glass tube, since some
milk will show much more distinct
cream line than other milks. By
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-09-15

means of the Babcock test the per
cent of fat can be determined &C
curately and quickly. 1t is the
only reliable simple test, and if you
have a creamery near you they would
be glad to test a sample for a very
small charge.
In your case, when the COW is Civ
ing eight quarts of milk without
stable feeding you could expect an
increase when given some concen-
trates, but this again will depend
entirely upon the COW, for beef COW
will fatten when stable fed and as a
milk. You could expect gain in
second calf.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-09-15

(By Washington Experiment Station
Will you please inform me how
much Italian rye to SOW per acre for
pasture? Is it as good or better than
the grain rye?
MARION THOMAS,
Arlington, Wash.
Answer: Italian rye grass is quite
different from the grain rye, and, in
my Judgment, furnishes better pas
ture. | would not advise, however,
seeding Italian rye grass alone. l
would seed with it some orchard
grass, same aIsike clover and some
red clover, say about four pounds of
rye grass, four pounds of orchard
grass, three pounds of alsike clover
and four pounds Of red clover per
acre. This gives a greater variety
and would be more apt to give you a
continuous feed supply throughout
the season.
I have a piece of land and it seems
run out, and l want. with your ad
vice, to plant crop this fall and GLOW
under next spring. l want to know
it winter rye and spring vetch plant
ed in September will be ready to pillow
under by the first of April following,
and if there is anything better suited
to this Puget Sound climate l would
be pleased to bear of it; also what
time to seed it and when could | turn
it under and where to get good seed
and thesprobable price?
Has the state made any appropria-
lions for the analysis of soil this year?
B. GIBBONS,
Everson, Wash.
Answer: | think one of the best
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
WERE AT DANGER POINT.
Sir Edward Grey Admits Germany and
England Were Near War.

London, Nov. 2S-In the opinion of
Europe, history was made in the house
of commons when Sir Edward Grey,
the secretary of state for foreign af-
fairs, delivered his notable speech
clearing up much of the mystery
which has clung about the part which
Great Britain took in the negotiations
regarding Morocco.
While the utterances of Sir Edward
were conservative in every way, the
fact stands out clearly that the rela-
tons between England and Germany
were strained last summer to the dan
ger point. That the British govern
ment refused to permit Germany to
deal with France without being con-
suited in turn was revealed by Sir Ed
ward, who, while deprecating the idea
that Lloyd-George's speech of July last
was threatening in its nature, left a
strong impression on the minds of his
hearers that a threat was intended.
He went so far as to intimate that the
speech was suggested by Premier AS.
quith himself.
Sir Edward did not enter into an ex.
planation of the reports which have
been in circulation that Great Britain
had been prepared for hostilities while
the Moroccan negotiations were in
progress. So far as that portion of
the controversy is concerned, the min.
lister confined his statement to the ex-
preston of personal disbelief of the
report which has been circulated from
time to time that an abrupt break had
been likely in the relations between
Germany and Great Britain. While
he admitted that during the month of
July there had been periods of anxiety,
he evidently was of the opinion that
there had been no real danger. He
made it obvious that during that
month Germany had abstained from
all communication with the British
government, but despite this fact Sir
Edward explained that he had twice
outlined the attitude Of Great Britain
to the German ambassador at London.
1t was apparent from this that Lloyd.
Georges speech was made for the pur.
pose of forcing a reply from the
kaiser's minister and bringing the Ger.
man government to terms. 1t was
just as apparent from the speech that
this policy was successful.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Thorounhness an Asset.

One qualification business girl
should cultivate. if she wants to give
satisfaction and to be sure always of
a position. is thoroughness The girl
who does things thoroughly is a joy
to her employer. Let her have that
reputation and a business man will
bolt the office door for fear she will
escape before he can engage her.
The girl who half does her work is
everywhere. The girl who Is thorough
is rare. And. like all rare things. she
Is priced.
Everywhere thoroughness is rated
high All lines of work require it. 1t
is quality that employers need most
urgently. 1t is absolutely essential to
successful business. A business man
can't afford to jeopardize his business
by placing it in the hands of the girl
who half does her work. He knows
that the injurious results of neglect,
forgetfulness or indifference may be
farreaching.
When a girl acquires a reputation
for thoroughness, when it becomes
known that she can be absolutely de-
ptnded upon to do thoroughly what is
intrusted to her. that no part of her
worl; will be left undone. no part done
carelessly, she will never be out of
position long.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Her Sound Advice.

The prominent citizen and favorite
son sat at his desk, deeply immersed
in the cares of his wide affairs. A
delegation of party leaders was ushered
in.
"Sir," said the spokesman, "you have
been unanimously chosen as the party's
candidate for governor of the state
Under present conditions a nomination
is tantamount to election, and we urge
your acceptance. The Office seeks the
man."
Gentlemen" said the favorite son,
Il am profoundly impressed by the
honor done me, but before l accept
must consult my wife. 1 never take a
decisive step without consulting my
wife"
The committee bowed and withdrew.
At home the favorite son confided
the circumstances to his wife, who lis
tened with fond pride and wifely ad-
miration.
And now" he said in conclusion,
what would you advise me to do?"
John" she said, you must get your
hair trimmed. Savannah News.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
First Aid to Silver Bau.

where's your lovely silver bag?"
asked keen eyed woman of the friend
who had come to meet her
"Oh," was the plaintive answer, 81
have had to stop wearing it. 1t leaves
dirty mark against all my light
dresses, and, besides, Pm afraid of
wearing it out. My keys and things
poke holes in the links So"
Any possessor of one of those very
desirable silver bags will have expert
enced these troubles, but there is really
no need to put the pretty things
away except for dark clad occasions,
when nothing more serious than n
handkerchief and a notebook are car.
ried. Silver bags certainly get very
dirty, but they have the advantage
over leather and suede ones of being
easily cleaned.
When your bag is dark and dull look
ing simply drop it into bowl Of hot
water to which a little ammonia has
been added. You will be surprised at
the dirt that will roll out. A good
brushing with soap and a soft nail
brush will finish the cleaning process.
The bag should now be rinsed in clear
hot water and rubbed with soft towel
while it is still warm.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Market Renorta.

BUTTER - Firm; receipts. e252 pack
ages; creamery, specials, per h., 36kc.
3extras. S51hc.; thirds TO frsts, 26a34c.: held
specials, 3SAa34c: held extras, 31ha32hc
held lower grades, 26a31c; state dairy,
common to prime. 23a34c.; process, seconds
to specials, 22a26c.; factory. current make,
0a23c. packing stock, 1sJkanc
CHEESE-Ffrmer; receipts, SIT boxes;
state, whole milk. September and earlier
specials, per lb.. 15Ac.; average fancy.
ESeptember and earlier 15a15hc; current
make, specials, 16a15Ac.; average fancy.
I14lfa14%c.; undergrades, 13a14kc: daisies.
Hbest. lb%c.; part skins. 6a13c.; hard skins,
Ease.
4 EGGS - Steady; receipts, 3s19 cases;
Efresh gathered. extras, 41a43c; extra firsts
|B7a39c.; frsts. 33a36c. seconds, 2as2c. re-
3frigerator. special marks, fancy 23Sc .
<hrsts, 22a23c.: seconds, 205kaaBc: state
pennsylvania and nearby, whites, 40a55c .
hennery browns, 42a4Sc.; gathered brown
and mixed, 34a4Oc.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkey higher; chick
E1kc.; turkeys. 15alSc.; ducks, l2a13c.; geese
2a1Sc.; pigeons, per pair, 2Oc.; guineas, per
pair, soc.
POTATOES-Firm; Bermuda, late crop.
no. 1. per bbl.. s6a7; No. 2 S5a5.50; south
brn, late crop, $2.25a2.75; Maine, bulk, $50
bs.. $3a3.25; per bag. S2SaS; Long Island.
per Dbl. or bag, $3.50; state and western,
bulk $50 lbs. s2.Sla3,l2; per bag, s2.75a2 90
Michigan. $50 Id. bag. 81. 25a250; Scotch. per
bag, $l.65al.S5; English, $165al.&; Irish.
65al.75 sweets. Jersey, No. /. per bask-
.laL5O; southern. per bbl. s250as.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Useful Christmas offerinqs.

A Christmas grab bag will make the
day bright for some friend who is ill.
1t can be made to suit any purse. That
is its chief appeal to the donor. 1t
lasts all day, and that is it's greatest
attraction to the recipient.
Make the bag to suit the age and
tastes of the person who is to open it.
In it pack ten or dozen gifts, tied
separately in tissue paper with gay
cords or colored ribbons. Fasten a
card Of direction to the outside of the
bag. 1t might read: merry Christ
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
LOYALIsTs REPULSE REBELS.
Desperate Fighting and Heavy Losses
Reported at Hankow,

Peking, Nov 2S.-While indications
point to the ultimate success of the
rebels fighting around Peking, the i'm
perial forces again have the upper
hand in the Hankow district.
The American consul at Hankow
wired his legation here that after the
imperial forces had captured the rebel
positions the revolutionists fed to WI
chang, where they were pursued. The
losses of the rebels are described as
enormous, and it is added that the
fighting was of the most desperate
character
Word comes that the rebel leaders
around Hankow have appealed to the
foreign consuls to mediate with a view
to securing three days armistice to
enable them to consult with other
revolutionary centers about consider
ing Yuan Shih Kai's proposal for a
limited monarchy.
If these reports are true, it can only
mean that the position of Yuan Shih
Kai as premier has been greatly
strengthened. Meanwhile the republic
ans are banking strongly on the cap
ture of Marking, the fall of which is
said to be imminent. The republicans
claim that the fall of Marking will
establish their cause firmly in central
and southern China.
The Manchus are said to be extreme
ly anxious over the situation. Prince
Tsaitao is said to be in almost constant
consultation with General Yin Chang,
chief of the general staff. 1t is as
sumed that plans are being made for
a display of military strength by the
Manchus.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Don'ts For EnQaued Girls.

Don't exhibit him to your women
friends as you would a new hat.
Don't think he's neglecting you be-
cause he isn't neglecting his business.
Don't note his vices before noticing
his virtues. You will love him for
both.
Don't ask his opinions on woman's S
rights. You will never get the truth
until after you are married.
Don't be dictated to by all your fe-
Eale relatives. Remember they would
like to marry him themselves.
Don't keep the past a closed book.
Remember the past is never wholly
your own property. Let him protect
your interests.
Don't call him clever if he isn't. You
are certain to tell him the reverse after
you are married.
Don't keep diary. You may want
to burn it.
Don't forget he wants more mother
ing than when boy.
Don't f1irt with him.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN woRKBAes.
mas. AS each hour strikes shut your
eyes, thrust in your hand and pull out
the first package you touch"
One attractive bag for a grown per-
son might be made of Japanese Grape
and filed with any of the knickknacks
which are to be picked UP for 25 cents
or as many dollars-in any japanese
bazaar. Some appropriate gifts are a
package Of orrfs root, sachet, print in
soft tones of some oriental maiden or
snow capped mountain. painted fan,
teacup. of thin china, a tiny carved
bone or ivory charm.
A child's bag could hold a picture
book. some Christmas stories, a doll
Or woolly lamb or bear, a small Santa
Claus, reindeer, a holly figured hair
ribbon for girl or a penknife, which
suggests happier days to boy.
The worabags seen in the illustra-
tion are two Of the newest designs in
this useful article.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Eagerly Read Accounts of
Grey's Speech.
WAR CLOUDS DIMINISHING.
The Local AnEeiger, Government Or
gan, Calls Attention to Friendly
Tone of British Foreign Seere-
tsry's Statement Of Moroo-
can Negotiations.

Berlin, Nov. 2S.-The eager curiosity
concerning the long looked for speech
OF Sir Edward Grey in the British
house of commons reached a fever
pitch here. II the direct question OF
peace or war had been at stake the
excitement could scarcely have been
greater than it was while the public
awaited the newspaper reports OF
what the British secretary Of foreign
affairs had said in reference to the re-
cent Moroccan negotiations.
1t was late before the papers issued
gratis extra editions containing the
first part Of Sir Edwards speech
These extras were eagerly grabbed by
everybody who got them and were
read in the streets, on the cars, at the
railway stations and in the restaurants
and cafes-indeed, wherever men con.
gregated. Not enough was printed to
give a very clear and definite idea OF
what had really been said, but it was
apparent that the first impression was
a favorable one.
Ihe local newspapers are having the
entire speech transmitted by tele.
graph. and it will necessarily be very
late before the Germans will have il
all before them. On this account il
will be impossible before late today to
CLEAN anything like a comprehensive
statement of Judgment of Germany
on the matter.
The Lokal Anzeiger, which is always
friendly to the government, will edi.
torially call attention to the friendli.
ness Of the tone of Sir Edwards
speech and express satisfaction there.
at. 1t will point out that his state.
ment corresponds with the expressed
attitude of Germany throughout the
negotiations and will give voice to the
hope that the speech will mark the be.
ginning of period of diminishing
hostility in the relations between
Great Britain and Germany.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
NEW YORK AUTHOR DIES.
w. Max Reid Succumbs After Illness of
Several Weeks.

Amsterdam, N. Y, Nov. 2S.-After an
illness of several weeks of cancer, w.
Max Reid, an author and one of the
best known residents of Amsterdam,
is dead.
Mr.. Reid was born in Amsterdam
June s, 1889. He was the author of
"History of st. AIMS Church and
aQueen AIMS Chapel" "The Mohawk
alley, It's Legends and Its History"
Che Terrible Mohawks" and others.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
JUSTICE ON PAYING BASIS.
Wiokersham Says His Department Is
Self Sustaining.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-Discussing his
annual report, upon which he has been
at work for several days, Attorney
General Wickersham said that before
another year the collections of the de-
Dartment of justice in lawsuits would
equal the expenditures. Last year the
department was able to run without
cost to the government, and this year
the feat is even more creditable, as the
enlarged activities of the department
have increased the expenditures from
$3,500,000 to $4.O00OOO.
Mr.. Wickersham said that three
trusts are now at work upon reorgan-
ization plans. These are the Interna-
tional Harvester company. the powder
trust and the plumbing trust.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

The up to the minute woman carries
to evening affairs. the theater and the
like, a very picturesque bag slung on
long cord handles. Such bag is pic
tured, and it contains fan, opera glass,
vanity outfit and all the little belong
ings a woman likes to have at hand.
1t is made Of rose silk embroidered in
gold soutache and matches the cap Of
macrame lace over rose silk with trim
nings of gold fringe.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

About its name had no doubt
When l arrived in Terra Haute.
But soon met gay galoot,
Who said the town was Terra Hoot.
might have had plain sailing, but
Another called it Terra Hut
And others, was panied to note,
Were pleased to call it Terra Hote.
And then 1 gave it up, you know,
And moved away to Kokomo
Washington Herald.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

Paris, Nov. 2S,-The sale of Jewels
belonging to Abdul Hamid II, ex-sul-
tan Of Turkey, was begun at the gal
leries of George Petit in the Rue de
Seze. The first sale amounted to
2,667,276 francs, or about $3.50, ,455. The
highest price was received for COL
lar and chaplet Of pearls. 1t brought
S1S4,000. There were 154 oriental
pearls arranged in three strings, COM
prising one of the most magnificent
pieces of jewelry ever seen in Paris.
A collar of 191 oriental pearls which
was second on the list went for $13.-
BOO. Another high price was paid for
a chaplet of ninety pearls con-
tanning three ruby pendants which
went for $124,7OO.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

Wigwag-You are drinking too much,
old man. l should think you would
consent to be treated for it.
Guzzler-Thanks. old chap. Don't
care If do. I'll have a cocktail
Philadelphia Record.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Swiss leader Dead.

Bern, Switzerland, Nov. 2S.-Joseph
5A. Schobinger, Conservative leader in
|the federal council, in which he was
also the director of the department OF
finance, is dead.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

II hope your novel ends happily?"
Indeed. it does. 1t ends in the mar
riage of the heroine and hero; does not
go into their married life at all."-
Houston Post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
EWING WINS SUIT,
 SETTING PRECEDENT
Secured Verdict for 5000 for Child Who Was Hit By
 Street Car

Information was received here yester- Gay that Caruthers Ewing, the well known Memphis attorney, yesterday won a damage suit in Memphis involving the question of infantile negligence that set e new law precedent for Tennessee.
 Tn A trial of a case wherein child 6 years of age had been injured by street car, MT. Ewing scured a verdict for sl5,- QUO for the child It was alleged that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory neg ligence In the case in that the injury was only possible through such negligence. The case went to trial with only four witnesses for the defendant company, and in answer to questions by MT. Ewing it developed that 25 passengers were on hoard the car at the time of the accident, while only four appeared The point was thereupon raised by MT. Ewing that child aged could not possibly be guilty of contributing to the negligence of the company which caused the accident.
 The court held that the point was well taken and the verdict followed.
 The case will be appealed to the Ten nessee supreme court. It will be recalled that Mir Ewing. with Gen. Luke F. Wright, was here in connection with the ClabAugh case against the Southern Wholesale Grocers and in the case of Ben Tally against the Illinois Central rail- road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
AT THE HOTELS

W. E. striplin of Gadsden Is stopping at the Hilman.
 A. c. Johnson and wife of Delta are at the Hillman.
 S. A. Hobson of Fayette is in the city at the Hillman.
 George R. Moore of Montevallo is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
 J, T. Bush of Tuscaloosa was among yesterdays arrivals at the Metropolitan W. D. Hubbard of Montgomery is stop ping at the Metropolitan.
 Felix o. Dudley of Clanton was at the Morris last night.
 Thomas w. Martin of Huntsville is at the Morris.
 Among Wednesdays arrivals at the Morris was Sake Simmons of Huntsville. R. D. Hale of Anniston is registered at the Florence.
 A. H. Butler of New Hope is in the city at the Florence.
 s. A. Moses of Montgomery was among yesterdays arrivals at the Florence.
 R. D. Osgood of Ensley is at the Bir- mingham.
 F. A. Mathews of Bessemer is stopping at the Birmingham.
 w. M Chenault of New Decatur is reg istered at the Birmingham.