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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
By .. n. DAVIDSON and N. l.. XXI
Iowa.)

tBy j. H. DAVIDSON and NJ L. k1NO,
Iowa.
The Importance and value OF the
silo In furnishing succulent food for
dairy cows and other farm animals
Is now being more generally appre-
cfated. Only trial is necessary to
convince stock raisers that silage is an
economical feed for the production OF
beef as well as for the production OF
milk. Silage when included in the
ration for steers makes Il more pal.
atable. and 10 this manner Is an active
agent In bringing about more rapid
gains. Also In many cases well pre-
served silage has been found q cheap
and successful feed for sheep. swine
and horses.
The silo pay be made an ornament
to any group Of farm buildings. Its
form is such that II may be madI TO
add to the appearance of any style OF
construction. One or more conical silo
roofs when viewed from a distance.
or In the full height OF the curved
walls at a closer range, gives a very
pleasing erect when placed In n set
ting OF rectangular buildings.
II is the purpose OF any silo. re-
CARELESS OF its construction. to exclude
air as far as possible from the silage.
and In this way prevent decay. To pre-
vent the air from reaching the silage.
all siios must have alright walls.
These must be rigid enough not to be
sprung out OF shape by the pressure
OF the silage. permitting air to enter
next TO the wall. Not only the walls
but the doors. also. must be perfectly
air tight To accomplish this they
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
The Value OF Duck Eggs.

Nearly all good eaters In England
and on the continent relish duck eggs.
even more than the hens eggs.
Properly fed on sweet, clean grain.
green stuff with pure water the duck
produces eggs that are delicious.
The Indian Runner duck lays better
eggs than tho pekln, although the lat
ter Is In greater favor in the United
States because Of its pure white
color.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
Handy Corn Rack.

2z inches apart. running from top
TO bottom. This makes an ideal pig
con hole for each ear. Two cross
wires are run through the center
around the lath. as shown. to prevent
them from sagging. Each division can
be numbered so that individual tests
can be made OF every ear
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
Marketing Vegetables.

The successful marketing OF vege
tables. beyond doubt. Ia the most sc.
rious question OF all for commercial
growers. In many instances II Is ap-
parently impossible to make ship
ments to the city and realize a fair
profit This condition Is due to high
freight or express charges. unscrupu.
lous dealers and too many middle
men. There 10 too much difference be-
tween the price received by the pro
Queer and that paid by the consumer.
and this is the primary cause OF the
high cost Of living In the large cities.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
HANDY RACK FOR SEED CORN
Pigeon Hole 10 Provided for Every
Ear and 10 Easy to Mako
Mice Are Kept on.

A handy typo OF rack for storing
seed corn. which Is very simple in
construction. Is shown In the illustra-
ton. says the Farm and Home. II
may be made any size. but one that Is
seven feet high and four feet wide is
very convenient The frame Ia made
of inch boards ~ inches wide. and at
intervals OF three inches two laths are
placed crosswise and wires are strung
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
Winter Feed for Geese.

never feed any special green feed
except cabbage to my breeding geese
during the winter. But ! raise field
corn and feed that. allowing the geese
the range except when there Is snow
on the ground. says a writer in an ex.
change. ! have tried various feeds.
but never have found any advantage
over corn. The pasture is. Of course.
best OF all for geese. since the birds
win care for themselves.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
Stretching Wire.

OF knobs. slanting the nails downward.
Lang the wire over them. In the low
places drive them into the post up
ward. and hook the wire under them.
Then stretch the wire as tight as de-
sired. One man can stretch nearly as
much wire this way as two can with
out the use OF the nails.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
WorId's Wool Croo.

About onethird Of the wool crop
Of the entire world is produced in
Australasia. which includes New Zeal.
and and Tasmania. Last years crop
exceeding S00.0oo.0 900 pounds. The
fiocks OF this section contain nearly
twice as many sheep as those Of the
United States.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
BEREA
FOR The ASPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE or
THE MOUNTAINS
THE MOUNT
What IRE Your Talentsf
What Are Your Aims?
Berea Has the Training That ID Best Por YOU.

Are you not far advanced Then enter the
FOUNDATION SCHOOL,
VII be placed with others like YOURSELF under special teacher
rapid Ind
and household
dalton School 8
Are aiming . teacherf Then Join the
NORMAL SCHOOL, John Dinsmors win
trained
Are n
THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, Miller e. Marsh, Dean
Mountain Agriculture. Home Science.
Woodwork
Printing eookBIndino. Business
things .
n
GENERAL ACADEMY COURSE, Francis T.
three practical studies will At
able useful
and
for the doctor
the science Of machinery Drawing, Bookkeeping &C.
Do wish to College? Start
sEREA AcADEMY-PREPARATORY COURSES,
training
Academy has its
egs Library and apparatus
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
USEFUL KAFIR
CORN TOPPER
Handy Implement Can BE Made
Out of Two Blades From
Old Stalk Cutter as
Illustrated.

We have kafir corn topper which
We use to top cane and kafir corn. In
making II. two straight blades from an
old stalk cutter were used. one bolted
onto a piece Of 2x4. three feet long.
and the upper blade fastened to II at
one end with a bolt. A, which allows
the two knives to work like scissor
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
Berea College

The College nse
maintained highest
To conform to the Carnegie standards have diminished former
particular library Laboratories
equipped for student practice leading
@. B. l., B.
MUSIC snsns Culture Piano. Thsoys
schoolA
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
LARGE WHEELS ON TRACTOR
Largest OF Their Kind Manufactures
BY English Firm for Expert
mental Purposes.

The largest wheels ever used on an
agricultural traction engine were built
by firm In Leeds. England. for ex-
perimenth purposes. says the Popular
Mechanics. The giant wheels are II
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
PLAN FOR STRETCHING WIRE
Method Shown In Illustration VIII
Enable One Man to Do az Much
Work as Two.

The following method OF stretching
wire over rough ground is a good one.
Get some big nails and drive them
into the posts rs illustrated. on top
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
ClEHTS

Handy Topper for kafir Corn.
blades. Two cleats are nailed at each
end of the 2x4 to fl over the edge
OF the wagon box. One man stands In
the wagon and works the topper,
while another lifts the bundles OF corn
and puts them In. The heads when
cut fall into the wagon.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
Prevent Washing Of Soils.

on hilly lands great dificuity 10 ex-
perienced In preventing washing by
heavy fall and winter rains. The use
Of cover crops. therefore. becomes i'm
perative on such lands II clean cul-
turs 10 10 be practiced In the summer
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16
L.rasst Butter M,klna City

81 Paul is said to be the second
largest butter making city In the
world. Omaha alone leading all others
with total output Of about 10000, 600
pounds per year.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16

The duckiings should always have
access 10 Drinking water. but swim
Mag water can be omitted u de
sired.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16

Our farms are decreasing In siss.
the average number Of acres in farms
having decreased from lac In 1900 V
1ss In 1910.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16

feet In diameter, with a bearing sur
face 10 inches wide. The wheels were
designed for use on soft soil.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-16

top to the bottom Of the wall was
quite free and readily transmitted
heat from wall to wall In this man
ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
BOWMAN AND BEDDOW TO
 MEET IN DEBATE TONIGHT
Signed Agreement Made Last Night by Dr. Grove and Borden Burr, Representing the Two Principals Will
 Begin at Jefferson Theatre at o Clock

Arrangements were completed last night for the joint debate tonight be- tween Chairman c. P. Beddow and P. c. Bowman. The debate will be held at the Jefferson theatre and will begin at o'clock A signed agreement was made public last night by Borden Burr, acting for MT. Beddow, and Dr. c. B. Grove, acting for MT Bowman This agreement reads as follows:
 It is agreed that MT. Peyton G. Bow man and MT. c. P. Beddow shall debate the issues, as presented on the official ballot of the election to be held on August 24, 1911, at the Jefferson thea tre Wednesday night. August 23, upon the following terms:
 l. Mir Beddow will open with speech of an hour, MT. Bowman will follow in a speech of an hour and half, and MT. Beddow will close in a speech of half an hour.
 g. The doors of the theatre are to be opened at 7:30 p. m., the debate to commence at D. m.
 B. A chairman shall be agreed upon before the time for the debate and this chairman shall see that the debate is conducted parliamentarily, shall have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
LOCKWOOD LINE IS
 TO BE EXTENDED
Contract Let For Construction Up to the New Edgewood Coun-
 try Club

A contract was awarded yesterday for the extension of the Edgewood car line from it's present terminus to the Edge wood Country club, which is about one mile. The contract was given to Howard N Bowdry, one of the best known con tractors in the district. He said yester- day that work on the extension will start this morning, teams and men having been sent to the scene of the work yesterday
 The extension will make a curvature about 100 yards from its present terminus, skirt the lake line for about 1900 feet, and then enter the boulevard adjacent to the Country club The end will be about 100 yards from the front piazza of the club house.
 The work will be of the same nigh grade of construction which distinguishes the Edgewood line construction from Eff teenth avenue to the end of the line now, The contract is expected to be fulfilled by October 1.
 The work on the club house is nearing completion and it is expected that the of fcials of that organization will outline plans for, a gay season at the club this fall President John T. Yeatman and the board of directors of the club will have a meeting within a few days, at which time the remaining standing committees will be announced by the president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
AT THE HOTELS

Dr. A. M. Reed and Dr. w. M. John son of Florence are registered at the Florence. f4
 J.R. Heazy of Gadsden Is in the city at fhe Florence
 Dr. J. T. Potts of Eutaw is at the Florence.
 W. M. Chenault of New Decatur is stopping at the Birmingham. Il Among yesterdays arrivals at the E;r- aningham was c. P. Bibb of Warrior.
 J. C. Long of Fayette was in the city Tuesday at the Birmingham.
 R. l.. Towles of Ozark is registered at the Morris.
 Mrs. A. W. Tr1gg. of Blockton is in Birmingham at the Morris.
 w. c. Nichols of Calera Is at the Morris. S. A. Avery of Montevallo is in the city lat the Metropolitan.
 J. R. Sellers of Union Springs is stop ping at the Metropolitan.
 Prof. w. B. Compton, Jr., of Blounts- eille Is registered at the Metropolitan.
 F. E. Rogers of Sheffield was amorg Tuesdays arrivals at the Hillman.
 c. C. Almon of Tuscumbia is in the city at the Hillman.
 w. w. Hill of Auburn is stopping at the rIiTlman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
TOLEDO MAN HERE
 TO BID ON BONDS
Thinks P0stponement of Action Till After the Election Will
 Have Good Effect

W. J. Long of Toledo, representing an important bonding house of that city. was In Birmingham yesterday for the pur- pose of buying the bonds of Birminghar to the extent of s1,3OO000. When told that the sale had been postponed until Sep tember 12. MT. Long expressed the keen est interest, saying that the postponement at the last minute was sure to work to the good of the sale, in view of the in- pending election.
 If in the election the voters elect to handle the liquor traffic in some way to get revenue for the city, then the bonds will be of gerater value to the buyers said MT. Long.
 And from what I can learn, that will be the sure result of the forthcoming election It does not matter materially whether 1t is open saloons or dispensaries, just so long the city gets some money out of the business rather than wildcat propositions"
 MT. Long returned to his home last night.
 He was in short consultation with Com missioner Lane, City Attorney Boyd and Secretary Ryall, to whom he expressed the greatest confidence in the city of Bir- mingham and the ability of the city to handle the financial affairs properly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
SHANNON BOY KILLED
Was On Way to New Orleans to
 Work As Chauffeur

News reached Birmingham yesterday morning of the killing of young John Shannon, Twenty sixth street, between Seventh and Eighth avenues, while riding the New Orleans Flyer of the Queen ana Crescent. It is alleged that shannon, ac- companied by boy named Harry Daniels was riding the .bind baggage" on the Flyer.
 The. accident occurred near York and Shannon was taken to Meridian by the Flyer. Daniels was left at York It seems that shannon slipped and fell be- heath the wheels of the train. His head was severed from his body. Daniels was also badly injured. He fell at the same time that shannon did.
 Shannon was 23 years old and had been employed as a chauffeur and determined to go to New Orleans. His body will be sent to Birmingham, arriving here this morning at o'clock. No funeral arrange ments have been made as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

W. S. Blue yesterday filed suit in the circuit court of Jefferson county against the City Delivery company ask ing for s200O for the alleged loss of the, services of his son, Frank Carroll Blue, while he was crippled after an employe of the ice company allowed a block of ice to fall on his fot.
 W. T. Estes brought suit against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for s2000, alleging that he was struck by an electric car of the com pany near Williamson station on Green street in Birmingham on May 34, 1911 The accident, he claims, swas due to the fact that the car was being operated at a dangerous rate of speed.
 In the city court the following suits were filed:
 Alabama Cowser vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for s5000 for alleged personal injuries
 Lllie Odum Tinker vs. the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany for s5000 for alleged personal i'm jures.
 F. M. Mccartney. vs. the City Deliv-i cry company for 5000 for the allege cd breach of a contract to sell ice. The plaintiff claims that he purchased 20. coupons good for 25 pounds of ice each. the coupons after he had used two of them.
 F.. R. Skelton vs. the Slos- field Steel and Iron company for $10.000 for alleged personal injuries which he sustained while working for the de- fendant company at the Bessie mines on July 24. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23

control over the audience and the right to enforce order and the discretionary right, If order is not maintained. to call the debate off if. he deems it best.
 c. B. GROVE,
 Representing Peyton c. Bowman.
 BORDEN BURR,
 Representing c. P. Beddow. The following signed statement was issued by MT. Beddow:
 "In the letter which I received from Mir Bowman on August 19, MT. Bowman takes offense at some statements ia my reply through the Ledger to his challenge. which was given at his Bes- semer speaking, and published in The Age Herald After reading that portion of my acceptance of his challenge in cold print, viz: according to rumor the leaders of the saloonists have hesitated about the wisdom of using you on the stump They seem to fear that you would hurt their cause, l am convinced that the challenge given me did not warrant this assertion and as we have been partners for a number of years and nothing but good feeling has hereto fore existed between us, l desire before the election comes off to withdraw that part of my acceptance of his challenge.
 e. P. BEDDOW."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
EXUM BACK FROM
 RICHMOND TRIP
Was Re- Elected President of Bir- mingham Fertilizer Company
 at the Annual Meeting

Culpepper Exum returned yesterday from Richmond, where Monday he was reelected president of the Birmingham Fertilizer company. He has held that po- sition for rnany years. It does not inter- fere with his civic duties as president of the commission
 The meeting of the board of directors of the company was held in Richmond Monday, for which place MT. Exum left Sunday morning. He spent four hours in the Virginia capital and then boarded a train for Birmingham.
 MT. Exum said yesterday that the meet ing of the owners of his company in Rich mond was without special interest, 1t be- ing a routine annual election. He said there was a great optimism felt among the owners of the properties here and that the utmost faith was felt in Bir- mingham
 As for Improvements or extensions, MT. Exum said nothing of that kind was taken up at the meeting Monday.
 The company has several subsidiary plants elsewhere, and one large establish ment in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
BETTER FEELING ON
 BOND SITUATION Weatherly Says No Furth- CT Election Necessary HAS CAUSED WORRY Still Possibility That Amount May Be Reduced to $500, ,O00 Which
 Is Pronounced As the
 Actual Deficit"

Upon advices from Commissioner James weatherly in New York that the conference there relative to the bond is- sue was satisfactory, the commission yesterday adopted a resolution fixing September 12 at Ii o'clock as the time at which bids will be opened for the s1,sOo,0O0 bond isue.
 The message from MT. weatherly was as follows:
 "Conference yesterday perfectly satis- factory Abbott remains over for final details All agree that no new election will be necessary.
 JAMES wEATHERDY."
 The commissioners here were very much relieved to get the reassuring word from absent officials because since the question of anticipating deficit arose in New York there has been considerable worry over the situation. There was at first believed to be a possibility of rev election to reduce the sum from the anticipated amount to the actual exisit- ing deficit The message of Commis- sioner Weatherly dispelled this fear, but it was noticeable in his message that ro reference was made to the amount to be received by the city. It may be and It is believed probable that the entire Sl. OOO will be issued and sold. Again as that amount represents an anticipated deficit of s4O0, 900 the commissioners may te requested to reduce the sale to the actual deficit The commissioners would not comment yesterday upon that phase of the situation but preferred to await the return of MT. Weathery. When President Exum arrived yester- cay at noon he called meeting of the commission at once. The only matter brought up was a resolution which was adopted, setting out that yesterday was the bond sale day and that 1t was passed over. It was resolved that the sale take place on September F, and that the presi-' dent be authorized and instructed to ad- Vertise the same to the bond houses and ell persons interested. The secretary was also instructed to notify all bidders of tie reason for the postponement of the sale and advise when the final sale would take place. The resolution was passed WiluOul dHy ulScuSSiout dS 1aptdiu NV r,aine Boyd, city attorney, had passed upon the proposition and drew up the resolution.
 At o'clock In the afternoon the com n'issioners met in the council chamber V here MT. Garrett and other property holders who are complaining about some assessments placed their troubles before the board. The afternon meeting was de- voio of any particular interest and aside from special assessments nothing was taken up.
 The adjournment was until this morn- ing when the routine schedule will be ta- ken up.
 It is expected that Comptroller Abbott will return tomorrow from New York He will leave there tonight perhaps, as the greater part of yesterday was spent in consultation with the New York law years on the bond situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
CObURN ID LECTURE HERE NEXT MONTH Alfalfa Expert Will Deliver Several Addresses in
 Alabama

For the purpose of featuring upon alfalfa In the alfalfa zone of the Black Belt of this state, Secretary Coburn of the Kan sas department of agriculture will be in this state the last week of September.
 Joseph O. Thompson, who went to Kan sas to see the officials, has returned to his home in this city and is deeply inter ested in the prospective visit of the Kan sas agricuturist. It Is stated that Sec retary Coburn has done more in his state to advance the growth of alfalfa than any exper in the west. and is accounted one of the best informed men on that subject in the whole country.
 His visit will be for the purpose of stim- ulating interest in the growth of alfalfa by the black belt farmers.
 It Is said that various engagement will be made for Secretary Coburn among the officials of the cities situated in the black belt and that every effort will be made to obtain for the Kansas official large crowds at his addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
W|CKERSHAM HERE WITH CENTRAL MEN Suggests Possibility That He May Take a Place
 With Hartman Lines

President Charles A wickersham of the in Birmingham yesterday, accompanying a party of Central of Georgia officials The nature of the visit of the different company officials could not be ascertained from them yesterday. However the ru- mored retirement of MT Wickersham from his present work next month to en- ter the services of another line suggested the possibility that he may go with the Hartman interest controlling the Gen. tral of Georgia railroad.
 The Central of Georgia party included Vice President w. A. Winburn, General. Superintendent M. A. Ramsay, and others.
 The Central officials left the Terminal tsation and walked over the new con struction through Norwood. which was opened up few days ago to accommodate Central of Georgia Illinois Central and Francisco passenger trains.
 MT. Wickersham left the party here, going to Montgomery in the afternoon. The Central of Georgia officers left for Atlanta last night at midnight
 MT. Winburn said that the trip over here was simply to look over the Norwood work and get into touch with local cond- tions. The party looked in on several Illinois Central officials and inspected the new consolidated freight house on lower First avenue.
 MT. Winburn said business was good and the indications pointed to an excellent volume of traffic this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, were filed in the probate court Tuesday:
 s4OOO-Birmingham Realty company to vincenzo Militello, lots IS and l9, block 144 survey of Birmingham.
 s1600-Stephen Bell to w. l.. Lauderdale, land in section % township F, range ? west
 sl750-George A. Blinn, Jr., ct al., to c. H. Mills. lot IT in T. V. Walters and A. M. Robertson's subdivision in Waverly place.
 $3sOO-I.uke Darden to Mrs. Oscar E.. Stadt, part of lot 9, block 3a, survey of Birmingham.
 sl1OO-E. A. Wilson to Carrie I. Wells, lots 1, block 1, survey of North Haven.
 s4500-C. N. Carraway to w. w. Whor- ton, land in the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section %. township F, range west
 S3500-L. s. Meharg to J. H. Taylor, rart of lot l, block 13. in survey of J. M. Wares addition to Birmingham