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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
REN0vATING AN ORCHARD
BY MANURINS IN FALL.
Apply After Flowing or In Winter Elk.
cept on Land That Washes Bad
iy-Watch Growth of Trees.

Most general farm orchards have
been left in sod for many years and
are in sod al present Many are crop
ped in the regular rotation and the
crops removed from the land. In most
cases no effort has been made to feed
the trees or to keep up the fertility of
the soil. says a bulletin of the United
States department of agriculture.
Apples are as much crop as any
thing grown on the farm and should be
so regarded. If the trees are not taken
care of a farmer has no reason to ex-
pect that they will give good yields.
When more than one crop is grown on
the same land without extra care. fer
tilization, etc. good yields Of both may
not justly be expected. When this
practice has been in vogue on farm
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Culled Fresh From the Farm

light application or twenty loads for a
heavy application. This amounts to a
load for each two to five trees. Such
an application will not only go far to-
ward supplying the necessary nitrogen.
phosphoric acid and potash. but espe-
cially. of course. will add humus and
help to improve the physical condition
of the soil Manure should be applied
in the fall after blowing or during the
winter, except on land that washes
badly. 1t should not be piled near the
trunk of the tree but should be spread
uniformly over the entire surface Of
the ground. 1t is particularly essential
to spread the manure under ard be-
yond the farthest extent of the branch
es. as the most important feeding roots
penetrate this area.
Nitrogen produces strong wood
growth. which is desirable on old trees
not growing vigorously. 1t is easily
possible to overdo the use of nitrogen
and produce wood growth at the ex-
pense of fruit buds and fruit Potash
and phosphoric acid are found in larger
proportions in the leaves and fruit.
Good, vigorous twig growth, an album
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Ferreting Out a Crime
By WALTER MORGAN DANA

that 1t is weakness to tamper with
human frailties, and to shield young
Byrnes would be to my own dishonor.
knew way to prove his guilt.
Nine times in ten in placing sheet
Of folded paper in an envelope one will
put in the folded edge first because
the letter will go In that way easier.
asked the merchant to write let
ter to one of his correspondents to
whom he was used to sending money.
He did so. I put it in the envelope
with the folded edge down and, seal
Ing 1t, told him to send it to the post
Office at certain hour by Robert
Byrnes. He promised to do SO, and I
left him.
The longest interval I have ever
known in my life was that between
writing and receiving that letter.
was in a private Office at the postofflce
when one of the clerks handed it to
me. I held it in my hand fully ten
minutes before I had the courage to
open it. II the envelope had been
opened there were nine chances In ten
that the letter would be found, revers-
ed. Finally tore off the cover.
1t was as had placed it.
Though l was much relieved, was
not convinced and determined to make
the experiment again and again till 1
was vas s.are But my suspicion, induced
by the boys mothers information. was
disturbed. and l concluded to look else
where. After investigation discov-
cred that whenever Robert desired to
leave the Office earlier than usual he
would confide the mail to another
clerk named Hethrington Hethring-
ton had occupied his position for many
years and had his employers perfect
confidence. asked the merchant to
send me letter by Hethrington SINH
lar to the one he had already sent me
and placed in the envelope the same
way. He at first refused to do so. say
ing he knew all about Hethrington. and
intimated that he would find another
man to do the work who could do Ii
better. But he finally consented. and
the letter was sent.
confess had no faith in making a
discovery Judge. then. OF my surprise
land delight. admit when drew
the letter from the envelope in re-
versed position.
lost no time in confessing to the
widow that my duty as postofi1ce in
spector had forced me to apply tests
that had resulted in establishing her
sons Innocence. The matter was kept
a secret between us. and neither Rob
ert nor any one else ever knew that i
had stood ready to expose him II he
we're found guilty. | hare since att
tributsd to that secret my success In
winning my position III the family Of
swhich I form. ! latter myself. no In
st.onside rable part. And / feel us con-
fideht that they all love me NJ that |
love them all 1877 al
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
POWER FOR FARM WORK.
How Many Horsepower Arc Needed to
Perform Certain Operations.

How Many Horsepower Arc Needed to
Perform Certain Operations.
The use of farm power is much dis
cussed. but often the farmer has little
idea Of the power required for the vari-
Gus purposes he would use it,
Six horsepower will run feed mill
grinding twenty bushels Of corn an
hour.
Five horsepower grinds twenty-five
to forty bushels of feed or ten to twelve
bushels of ear corn an hour.
Seven horsepower drives an eighteen
inch separator burr mill and corncob
csusher and corn shelter, grinding from
twelve to fifteen bushels of good fine
meal.
Six horsepower runs heavy apple
CRATER, grinding and pressing 200 to 250
bushels Of apples an hour.
Five horsepower will drive thirty
inch circular saw, saving from fifty to
seventytive cords Of stove wood and
from hard oak in ten hours.
Twelve horsepower will drive fifty
inch circular saw, saving 1000 feet of
oak or 5000 feet Of poplar in day.
Ten horsepower will run sixteen
inch cutter and blower and elevate the
silage into silo thirty feet high at the
rate Of seven tons per hour.
One horsepower will pump water
from well Of ordinary depth in suf-
fcient quantity to supply an ordinary
farmhouse and oil the buildings with
water for oil ordinary uses.-Kansas
Farmer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

convention will take place on the 18th
of September.
The candidates for local officers and
the delegates to the state convention
may be nominated In two different
ways-first, by the party committee on
the unit of representation and. second
ly, by a petition of enrolled electors.
which must be 5 per cent of the fetal
enrolment and not less than 4 per cent
of the vote cast for governor in 1910 ON
the unit of representation.
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JAPAN's NEW EMPEROR
While the death of the Emperor Nut
suhito of Japan caused profound. wide
spread grief throughout Japan. there
has been little effect on normal condi-
tions
The new emperor, Yoshihito. the son
of the late ruler. is the third son Of
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Too Much Glass.

The barn without windows is not the
right kind Of barn, and of late years
this is conceded by ell. So with the
poultry house. One without windows
has been denounced and with SO much
vigor that the pendulum swung the
other way, SO to speak, and too much
glass has been used In many cases.
This warns up the inside so much that
it holds moisture, which is necessarily
condensed at night, making the air
both cold and wet Better use cloth
for part of the windows or even chick
en- wire.-Iowa Homestead.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

/ the return Of the seventy jchapter I,
21-24), while Matthew inserts It after
the woes on the unrepentant cities.
Whatever the occasion, 1t expresses
the mind Of Jesus, which was in hearty
accord with that Of the Father, con-
corning the method Of the divine rev.
citation. "Wise and prudent" in mat
tiers pertaining to the world, and so
having measure of self conceit and
self complacency. The scribes and
Pharisees belonged to this class.
BABES" niwisdom and understanding.
like the simple fishermen and tax
gatherers who were among his disci-
pies. Jesus is not here placing pre-
MUM on ignorance and discounting
knowledge. Patti, the scholar. and Pc
ter, the unlearned, We're acceptable not
because of their mental qualifications
or disqualifications, but because they
were willing to surrender to the will
of God ''Seemeth good in thy sight"
1t is the contrite spirit which is omen
to conviction that receives the favors
of God elsa. Xvi, p. "All things are
delivered unto me-" This verse is an
WIN VI lCuSdAAS III tI1e gOSDGI OF
John. But the claims of Jesus to an
exceptional knowledge of the will of
God and to a unique relationship to
God are more than supported by the
character of Jesus as made known in
Matthews gospe! as we'll as the Others.
But the Father" Jesus may be re-
.jected by the populous cities. but he
has the approval of God. and he has
been divinely commissioned to reveal
God. He is thus the mediator between
God and man Il Tim. ii. 81.
Verses 2S-30.-The offer of rest.
The revelation of God was. however
to be made not to chosen few in any
spirit OF favoritisn and partiality. Il
is offered to ali who have a sense Of
need. Labor and are. heavy laden.,-
suffering from the strain OF toll and
the WEAKNESS of exhaustion. .ss
Meek and lowly '-without SELF as
sertion and without that kind of self
reliance that is born of conceit. ..Find
rest. Ihe promise is to those only
who will enter upon tile quest in the.
spirit of the Master. All others viii
ne disappointed. Yoke is easy, I'm.
like the, harsh rule of the scribes fMatf.
xiii. -, TINT of Jesus is kindly aud
considerate. because his yoke ia ..,iued
with love-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
. Am a postofice inspector and have
had a good deal to do with fer
ro+ino, ont c,.;y,o A., tho ox+ro o+;o,,

naQ good deal to do with fer
reting out crime in the extraction
Of money from letters. I work
on certain principles that have evolv-
ed by long experience, and it is usually
very easy matter for me to hunt
down culprit. This is because when
man begins to steal he continues his
thefts. They are not committed by va
rious people. All one has to do is to
find that one person. Besides, there are
various traps we set for him which he
is not likely to suspect.
once lad case where got some
to facilitate any investigations might
make. John Crawlins, merchant,
complained to me that his letters were
being robbed in passing through the
postof1ce. asked him IL any one in
his employ had access to his mail. and
he told me that 1t was received and
taken to the postoffice by clerk named
Robert Byrnes.
Incognito made the young mans ac-
quaintance, or, rather, the acquaint-
ance of the family of which he was a
part. He was the idol of his mother,
widow; two younger sisters and a
sweetheart, Marion Swift. saw that
something was troubling the mother
anu set bout winning her eenfid enee.
suspecting the cause Of her worry to
be her son. He was a gay, free hand
ed young fellow, and whatever was on
his mind was sure to come to the sur
face. His mother finally told me that
her boys generous nature was likely to
prove his ruin. He made both her, his
sisters aud Marion Swift presents that
she was sure he could not afford. She
had heard Of the extraction Of money
from his employers mail and was In
great distress for fear her son was the
cuiprit.
This was pretty direct clew. New
ertheless there was one thing that
prevented me from following 1t with
proper persistence sympathy. Mrs.
Byrnes was a lovely woman, Marion
Swift was an attractive aud innocent
girl, while Robert was a boy whom
every one loved. TO confess the whole
matter. hadn't known Mrs. Byrnes
an hour before had made up my.
mind that she was the woman was
looking for for q wife.
u never occupied SO much time In
solving q detective problem not that /
Iscouldn't solve It, but because didn't
wish It solved. 1t looked to me like
one OF those cases where young
mans heart runs away With his hon 3
esty mud have known d number. Of
them IL i fixed the crime upon him i
would wound myself through not only
This mother. but his betrothed and hIs
saister Aged respecti lively tifteen5 and
tsyclvs. III q whom Ind come Is
love
AZ Eowever. have always believed
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

Verses 20-24-The penalty Of indif-
ference.
Our lesson deals with some Of the
reflections Of Jesus at the close Of his
extensive mission and that of his disci-
pies throughout Galilee. There is a
note of disappointment with the re-
suits achieved. "Upbraid." There was
no bitterness in the reproaches, but
more sense Of the sorrow of love.
Most of his mighty works" Ellis
very numerous mighty works" (Moul-
toni. The referlpce is chiefly to the
miracles, but we can think Of his en-
tire ministry. "Repented not" No i'm
preston had been made such as would
induce the people to turn from the err
ror of their ways. "Chorazin." There
is no other mention OF this place in
the gospels. 1t is the modern Kerazeh,
about one hours Journey north from
Tell Hum. supposed by many to be Ca
pernaum. "Bethsaida." known also
as Bethsaida Julias, situated on the
north Of the sea Of Galilee and on the
west side Of the Jordan. We know
nothing Of what was done at Chorazin
and very little Of the ministry Of Beth
saida. They were centers Of much
commercial activity and doubtless shar-
ed with Capernaum in receiving more
particular attention from Jesus than
other places. Tyre and Sidon" were
frequently condemned by the prophets
for their iniquity Qsa. xiii; Jer. Xvii:
Eek. xxviiD. I'm sackcloth and ash
es'-a sign Of mourning. "More toll
cradle" The prospects Of the heather
cities would be brighter than these
towns which had the privilege of so en-
Tightening ministry. 'Capernaum"
had been the headquarters OF Jesus
and had been unusually favored. but it's
people had tailed to appreciate and 70
take advantage of their opportunities.
Heaven" hell heaven" Indies
"synhbplize the height Of glory and the
depth OF shame lisa. xiv. 1876. Surh
Judgment was to be visited on tham
because Of their sheer indifference
Verses 25-2z-The assurance Of pr,v.
ilege.
This prayer Of Jesus Is placed nv
Z Luke Immediately after his report of
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

it may be expected that the orchard
will be lacking in fertility. The growth
Of the trees will usually indicate the
fact. II the tree looks scrawny and
stunted and II examination shows Ell
ther that no growth or but few inch
es Of annual growth are being made, it
is certain that fertilization is one of
the requisites for regeneration.
The necessary plant food is best sup
piled by barnyard manure applied at
the rate of ten loads per acre for
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Frlend Of Good crop..-

According to Farm and Fireside.
the researches Of the bureau Of soil
Of the department Of agriculture arg
throwing much light on the nature
and composition of soil. For example,
one compound which has lately been
found in the soil and is a friend Of
good crops Is known as creatinlne.i
All these discoveries lead to the belief
that when the researches Of soil
chemistry now going on are completed
the business Of applying fertilizers
will be revolutionized.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Insect Powder For Fowls.

Here Is a recipe for an insect pow
der, and it can be made great deal
cheaper than 1t can be bought:
Take one pint Of crude carbolic acid
and three pints Of gasoline. Mix in an,
earthen crock or graniteware dish.
Sprinkle in plaster Of paris and thor
oughly stir so that every particle Of It,
will be wet. Use enough plaster OF
paris to absorb all the liquid. Spread
out on paper for extra gasoline to-
evaporate, then run through a sieve
and the powder IL ready for USE
Farm Progress
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

dance Of large dark green leaves and
fruit Of good size are the most salts
factory proof of sufficient fertility.
Manure will usually supply the need
ed elements in sufficient quantity If a
medium to heavy application can be
made, but If it cannot be obtained COM
mercial fertilizers may be resorted to.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
silo Paw Eor ltsaIf.

SiIo Pays For ITSELF.
You would surely build silo If you
knew that it would pay for itself every
year over and over again. Ten tons OF
feed to the acre! That is what you
can save by putting portion Of your
corn into silo. A barn that will hold
hundred tons Of hay would cost a
thousand dollars. A silo that will hold
a hundred tons Of ensilage will cost
but a quarter as much.-Farm Press.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Preventing Trouble.

Preventing Trouble.
When blackleg gets started In a herd
Of young cattle there is but one thing
to do-vaccinate. In this case proven
ton Is better than cure, and It is
best to vacclnate before there Is any
hint Of the trouble.-Iowa Homestead.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12


Emperor Yoshihito, the New Ruler Of
Japan.
Princess Yanigawara Yoshihito, the
others dying soon after birth. He was
born Aug. 10, 1879, and nominated heir
apparent Aug. 81, 1887. By the law
Of the imperial family the succession
to the throne must be through the male
lines exclusively, though he must not
OF necessity be the son of the emperor
preceding.
The nifty day period Of deep mourn
ing Is now over, but a degree of Of
ficial sympathy is being maintained
for year.
CARE OF CHILDREN
All the phases Of the care Of chill
dren" will be discussed at great length
during the fifteenth international con-
gress on hygiene and dermography.
which will be held liz Washington be-
ginning Sept 16 and continuing until
Oct. 3.
Famous authorities from nearly ev-
cry country In the world will attend
and are expected to speak on the neces-
sity OF their; work and it's many com
pick and interesting features.
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NEGRO POLITICAL AssEMBLAGE
New York city has been chosen as
the meeting place for the convention of
the Consolidated Colored Republican
Clubs and the Independent clubs. In
that city on Sept. Is, 10 and 20 almost
1000 negro delegates are expected to
meet to choose presidential candidate.
A pamphlet will be prepared by the
convention containing an address to
negro voters OF the country, in which
will be contained the name Of the can
didate to be supported and the princi-
pies to be advocated for the advance
ment Of the negro race in America.
President Taft, ex-President Roose-
welt and Governor Wilson are expected
to speak. The convention is under the
leadership Of DR.. Simon P. w. Drew.
Ut REMEMBRANCE OF GARFIELD
Many hundreds Of the friends and
admirers OF the late President Car
field are expected to meet in Long
Branch, N. j.. on Sept. 10 to com
memorate the thirty -frst anniversary
of his death. Plans for memorial
monument win be presented to con-
gress and an appropriation asked Tor.
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VETERANS AT AfNTlETAM
SIS Veterans Of the civil war will gather
Mt Antietam battlefield, Maryland, on
Sept. 81 to celebrate the semicentenary
OF the historic conflict.
Plans for an extensive memorial
meeting have been made. and parade
and review during the day. with
campfire and entertainment at night.
sIre espected to form the basis OF an
Interesting program Of events.
RADitJM I'm A STAR
Professor Kuestn OF the Bonn OBJ
servatory at Bonn, Germany, has es-
tabltshed the presence OF urinium and
radialll the recently discovered new
star Of the conste citation Gemini. Fur
/ Their study along the lines OF his OBJ
serya tons ninv prove the discovery one
Of tremendous Importance as throw
li.if IS new Hight upon the constitution
kSfs tie sslnH and the fixed stars. which
eniset res the suns 81 farott
sxs
star ii (seminf III marked
lact TN It's light varies from
4 great dlfnnesa Ia bril Infancy
slsltsl1 radiunn IA the anal
lia may. ID view of
s known of the lieht ana
a That element,
~ b seolmpr l,ensions
q! s. ll!i i q & ofe.scs
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Survey Of the Worlds News

4 OR the first time since the year
1870 the number OF foreign
born living within the area OF
the thirteen states which re-
belled against the aggressions iof the
Brdtish crown exceeds the number OF
1oFsisn born living within the area
added to the United States since the
Revolutionary war.
IN 1850, when the federal authorities
1 separately tabulated for the first time
the foreign born element in the popula-
n tion of the United States, the foreign
born living within the original area OF
the Union were nearly two-thirds of
the whole Immigrant group, or, to be
exact, 65.3 per cent. In 1860 the per-
centage had shrunk to CAT, and in
1870 there had been further shrink
age Of Is per cent, placing more than
hall, OF. to BE- exact, 50.3 per cent Of
q the foreign born within the area added
B to the United States after the Revolu-
\ ton. The percentage within the add
d Cd area was yet larger in 1880 and in
1880 reached SOL per cent. A study
{ Of the changes In percentages shows
y that the added area grew as long as
land remained to be taken up. In 1900
the percentage living within the added
area had shrunk to 51.4 per cent.
n 1900 a. trife above one-third of
tho foreign born whites In the United
States were domiciled In nineteen
cittee, now having 25O,000 population.
= 1910 the percentage Of the foreign
born whites Of the nation living In
these Same cities was 1862. an increase
q % ~ per cent, representing 1,37O,735
1 persons.
Of this Increase 914,573, or over two
z thirds. was In nine cities located with
"a the area Of the original thirteen
states and 1913 per cent in ten cities
y within the area added to the United
otates since the Revolutionary war.
Within nineteen miles Of New York's
L ~ hall there are today more foreign
born than were In the whole United
etates n the year 1850. IN New York
caty alons the foreign born whites
Il numbse 1872, 7O8 and the foreign born
Il r1grues and other colored 1864 more,
- king Z total Of 1,e44.857 foreign
) boEsn
80 BEER IN CHICAGO
Consumption Of beer in Chicago dur
me- tn last fiscal year fell of $4,000
Hbarrels. according to the report Of the
4 heal branch Of the internal revenue de-
\ partment
The decline "A the sales Of beer has
\ been noticeable for months, according
& ~ dealers. who attribute It both to high
cost Of living and to the use Of butter
milk O. substitute drink. There was
decline also "a the sale Of internal
rsvenue stamps for cigars amounting
~ $1s 200
The ale Of oleomargarine stamps In
creased $22,21O20. The total sales for
4 stamps or all kinds amounted to S12,-
EO67, 3O052. There was q general deficit
sof $544 ,756.30.
!, ANNUAL CUBAN FAIR
The annual Cuban fair is to be held
AZ Havana, starting Sept. II. This is
the leading industrial event OF the year
~ Cuba and correspond with the great
stats fstrs held throughout the United
/ States.
scEAseic AUTO RACES
M The two greatest classics IN the his
tory Ct automobile racing IN America !
!
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
The Sunday School Lesson

Golden Text.-Come unto me. all We
that labor and are heavy laden, and I
will give you rest.-Matt. II, %
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