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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-04-12
Don't forget the water.
Clean out feed troughs daily.

Test out infertile eggs on tenth and
| seventeenth days.
A quart of mixed feed is about
right for twelve hens.
If you wish to succeed, know that
your hens are comfortable
Do not make too violent crosses.
Select type and stick to it.
| 1t is not so much the make of in
cubator as the man who runs it.
Air-slaked lime is a valuable dis
infectant in the poultry house.
Variety is always good, but sudden
and abrupt changes are dangerous.
1t pays in more ways than one to
be on friendly terms with the heifers.
The sort of seed corn to select is
the kind that produces bushels per
acre.
Correct sour or acid soil with one
to five tons per acre Of crushed lime
stone.
To maintain normal soil fertility
the supply of humus must be con-
served.
The business hen is the hen that
puts her daily credits in the egg
| basket.
The only proper way to replenish
the flock is to save the best lambs
each year.
is an overfilled churn. Half full is
about right.
Dirty collars are probably as re-
sponsible for sore shoulders as i'll
fitting ones.
Keep the horses we'll cleaned, but
remember that you can be cruel with
the curry comb.
The hopper system Of feeding Is a
good one, but put only one kind Of
feed in one hopper.
The fault of too many dairy farm.
ers is failure to make the COWS pro-
duce up to their limit.
Too much corn has caused the loss
of many a fine litter of pigs, and often
the loss of the SOW as we'll
In raising horses for ones own use it
should be done as intelligently as if it
were to be d regular business
Spraying is one of the unavoidable
tasks of the farmer who would keep
his orchard in desirable condition.
Arsenate of lead which is held over
from the year before will be good if it
has not dried out and become hard
lump.
When turkeys are penned up to fat
ten for market, good results are not
obtained if they are cramped for
room.
Now and then put little brine on
the straw. 1t acts as an appetizer,
and the sheep clean up the straw
better.
A heifer may give as much milk in
| proportion to the food eaten as a
| mature COW, and make some growth
in addition.
A paint brush that has become
hardened with paint can be made
soft and pliab1e by immersing 1t in
| boiling vinegar.
It is just as easy to multiply de-
fects in breeding as it is to strength
en- good points, and many people arc
| DONG the FORMER.
| The colt crop on the general farm
may be made a by-prOduct that will
cost very little, but swell the bank &C.
count considerably.
| Seed corn? OF course you have it
all in good shape and ready for the
termination test. Do not plant grain
unless you know it comes from sound
| stock.
The best medicine in the world for
poultry are dry, clean quarters and
lots of sunshine. Better lose every 9th
er poultry recipe known than to for
get this.
The great need of the day is edu-
Gated dairymen, men who understand
the care and feeding Of the cow as
we'll as the successful marketing Of
her products.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-04-12
S2.25

Then if we add the value of the
humus, commission charged by agents
and freight on commercial fertilizers
we may still be conservative when we
double the commercial value of the
manure and count a ton of we'll
cared for stable manure worth $3.50
to the farm.
Its value is not appreciated because
it is by-product and because farm
ers have fallen into the habit OF neg
lecting to properly care for the man
ure and apply it judiciously.
The manure when allowed to ac-
cumulate about the stables is in the
way and is repulsive, bad-smelling
product, but when drawn to the field
and distributed over the soil by means
of spreaders it is out OF the way and
is also preparing the soil to grow a
large crop.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-04-12

First Dutch Comedian--Necessity
vas der murder Of convention.
Second Dutch Comedian--Yaw--un
invitation is der sincerest flattery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
CONVENTION IS OLDER.
The Baltimore Meeting Viii Be the
Party's Twenty FIRST

Historically the Democratic national
convention is older than the Republic
an, just as the party itself is Of earlier
origin. The Baltimore meeting win
be the twenty-frst national nominating
convention of the Democratic party.
The Chicago convention is the fifteenth
that has gathered under the name of
Republican. The first national Demo
cratic gathering was in 1882, when
Jackson, the unanimous choice Of his
party for reelection, inspired his
Kitchen cabinet to set under way a
national assembly for the nomination
OF Martin Van Buren,. whom he had
chosen to be his running mate as vice
president.
This gathering, which, like most Of
the Democratic conventions prior to the
civil war, met at Baltimore. was
strangely constituted The initiative
was taken by the Jackson men in the
New Hampshire legislature, who adopt
son for reelection and recommended
the calling of a national convention for
the purpose of naming a candidate for
vice president only. The Suggestion
thus put forth was taken up by the
Jackson press, and the delegates We're
elected.
The number of delegates was sup
posed to be equal to the electoral vote
OF each state, although this rule was
not strictly adhered to. Every state
but Missouri was represented in the
convention. which approved Jackson's
and named Van Buren, for vice presi.
dent A resolution adopted at this
gathering provided the requirement of
two-thirds majority for nomination,
the beginning of the historic but un-
democratic two-thirds rule, which has
prevailed in every Democratic conven-
ton down to the present, Jackson's
administration was Endorsed by resolu-
ton, but no platform was adopted, al
though a special committee was en-
powered to draw up an address to the
people"
From 1886 on the convention system
has been firmly established by all ma
tional parties as the means of placing
candidates for the presidency and vice
presidency in the field. In all its essen
tails the national convention of today
is what it was three-quarters of cen
fury ago. although it has naturally
been modified and reformed by the in
cfeasing perfection Of party machinery
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
OLD COUNCIL OUT
NEW COUNCIL IN
Mayor caskcy and couneiImanic As
sociates Step Out and Mayor
Harrison Assumes Office.

The old City Council and Mayor w
r. Caskey held their last meeting to-
gether Thursday night, the regular
monthly meeting night, and then re
tired from Office by virtue of the two
year time limit Then Mayor p r.
Harrison and the new council took
the oath Of office for a period OF two
years, the first session only lasting
ten minutes. A big crowd waited out
side for the old council to adjourn and
the new one TO convene, many of
them doubtless thinking that saloon
licenses would be granted the first
thing But they were disappointed
However. council viii meet In special
session this evening when there viii
be something doing
Councilmen Harry Smith, w, s.
Bert Frank ]. Trammen, John T.
oliver aud William Cumlskey were all
present and Mayor caskey in tho
chair.
City Recorder Letter read he volu-
ninous minutes of the last regular
meeting and special meetings which
were adopted
A resolution was adopred approving
the purchase Of the Doll property on
East Burke street from A. u. Darby
for $4,000 on which to erect pro-
posed market house.
Permission was given p. Dudley to
move a house along North Center
street.
A permit was granted to A. III. Gard
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
COMPLAINT FROM R0UMANIA.
Minister jackson Relates How Annsri-
GA Loses Foreign Trade.

The following incident. reported by
American Minister John Is. Jackson.
Bucharest. shows the manner In which
sentiment prejudicial to American
trade generally can be brought about
by the Ill considered action OF a single
exporting house.
Some months ago an energetic Amer
lean salesman representing tool and
hardware company came to Roumania
and was successful In placing a mum
Der of orders. The local houses count
ed on receiving the goods ordered in
accordance with the terms Of the con-
tract and made their arrangements ac-
cordingly. Recently-not long before
the arrival OF the goods had been antic-
ipated- agent here OF the American
house received telegram to the effect
that freight charges make compliance
with the contract impossible" Owing
to the vigorous protest OF the agent,
the manufacturer has ultimately con-
scented to send part of the goods or
dered, but these shipments will arrive
late, and the local houses will be sub
jected to considerable embarrassment
and will be obliged to replenish their
stocks from other sources. which Will
certainly not be American, and IL Is
doubtful II they will ever again have
confidence In representations made by
an American salesman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15

Gil chamber Mrs cuy Hetzel was
spokesman for the ladies. BY leave OF
the mayor Mrs. Hetgel said she was
there to ask that council extend the
water main into the public ground
soon to be opened at the Stone Home.
the management OF the home agreeing
to put in the necessary drinking foun-
tains this was agreed 10. She also
requested council to close the spring
at the foot Of the hill at the Stone
Home because an analysts has demon.
strated that the water Of the spring
is contaminated with typhoid bacilli.
and that council remove n large tree
near the spring as the place Is re-
sort for people for immoral purposes
Mrs. Hetzel said she was there to
address council on behalf of the Won
ans Christian Temperance Union. ap.
pealing 10 the mayor and councilmen
not to grant liquor licenses for sa-
looms in Martinsburg. because the sa.
loon, said she. is a menace to the
boys and girls of any community
where Il is countenanced. not to
mention men and women.
Council adjourned at $50 to s
o'clock this evening when the mayor
win doubtless announce his slate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
MORE LAND FOR THE CANAL
Area Which Gatun Lake Will Overflow
Is Added to Panama Zone.

The United States is acquiring large
addition to the canal zone under the
second article of the treaty of 1908, by
which the republic of Panama ceded to
the United States the ten mile zone for
the purposes of. the canal and also
agreed TO release control of all land adj
joining the zone that later might be-
come necessary and convenient for
the construction, maintenance, opera
ton, sanitation and protection" of the
canal.
1t was not known at the time just
how much land might eventually be re-
quired for canal purposes. When the
plans were completed it was apparent
that the overflow from Gatun lake and
its tributaries would extend outside Of
the ten mile strip. BY public procla-
nation the president of Panama has
already announced that his government
claims no jurisdiction over the area
embracing more than seventy square
miles covered by the rising waters of
the Gatun lake and the Trinidad,
Chagres and Gatun rivers.
All the territory which is likely to be
overlooked is now being depopulated.
The United States police are patrolling
the region, and before the land is Gov
cred by water more than 800 native
houses will be wrecked or removed.
The eighty-seven foot contour level has
been staked out, and the inhabitants
know just how far the Jurisdiction Of
this government will extend.
The treaty also provides that all land
needed for auxiliary canals or other
works of the Panama canal shall pass
into the control of the United States.
and it is likely that "a considerably
larger tract will pass to the United
States when the lake has risen to its
normal level.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
Sc TO Battle A SENATOR.
John Sharp Williams Says That Is
What II Costs the Government.

Charging that it costs So to battle a
senator In the luxurious bathrooms I'm
the senate office building, John Sharp
Williams Of Mississippi renewed the
agitation for the removal of the baths
to make place for public documents.
The documents now occupy all the
space In an abandoned ear barn, and
the discussion arose In connection with
provision In the legislative, execu-
live and judicial appropriation bill ap-
propriating money to continue the pay
ment OF rent for that structure. Mr..
williams proposed that the documents
should be removed to the basement OF
the ofAce structure, but IT was suggest
ed that all the space had been appro-
priated.
'Let us move out the baths" said
Mr.. williams. "There Is no use to
have the government battle US. The
establishment arouses public criticism
and Is Of little use. II is like going
through bull pasture with red flag,
which makes bad impression on the
bull. 1t gives the muckraker chance
to rake, and the graft is not worth
while. There Is no sense iu it,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
GEORGES SWORD CUTS CAKE
Memento OF Washington Used at Wed
dino of Friends Descendant.

"When you wed, Edna. cut your
wedding cake with the sword of the
father of your country. 1t will bring
you luck and fortune. Treasure this
blade with which Washington helped
to win our independence"
These We're the deathbed instruc-
tons of John La Bree of Philadelphia
to his daughter just before he died
four years ago. She carried them out
to the letter recently when she mar
ried Harold A. Smith.
The sword descended to the brides
father from his ancestor. John Hews-
ton, a manufacturer of print calico
In Philadelphia in colonial days and a
warm supporter of freedoms cause
when the Revolutionary war opened
He became an ardent admirer and firm
friend of General Washington, and
during the war he issued from his es-
tablishment handkerchiefs bearing
Washington's portrait.
In appreciation of Hewston's loyal
ty Washington gave the sword to his
friend. Since then it has been handed
down The blade of the sword is
eighteen inches long and the handle Of
fiuted ivory encircled by band of
silver. On the band can be traced the
outlines of cross and anchor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
REAR ADMIRAL LEUTZE
OUT AFTER 40 YEARS.
He Had Served the Navy In Every
Possible Capacity.

Rear Admiral Eugene II. @. Leutze,
who retired recently from command Of
the New York navy yard. had been for
forty-eight years identified with the
naval service in posts which included
surveying and sounding expeditions,
hattleship command, railroad construc-
tion, diplomatic negotiation. professor
ship in the Naval academy, superin-
tendency OF gun factories and com.
mand OF the Washington and New
York yards.
Admiral Leutze retired from the
service ON Nov. l6, 1909, having reach
ed the age OF sixty-two. He was then
in command Of the Washington yard
On March 81, 1910, however, he was
ordered to command the New York
yard and station.
Admiral Leutze was born in Prussia
Nov. 10, 1s4T. the son OF Emanuel
Leutze. the artist who painted wash
ington Crossing the Delaware" and
westward Ho." He entered the Ma
val academy ON March 4, 1868, and In
the summer of 1864. while on leave OF
absence, volunteered for active service
and began his career aboard the Unit
ed States steamer Monticello OF the
north Atlantic bockading squadron.
He was graduated In June, 1867. was
promoted to an ensigncy In 1868 and
when the ironclad Terror ran into the
Severn, on which he was stationed.
was favorably mentioned for 'cool-
ness and efficiency In emergency" in
the report OF Captain Lowry to Rear
Admiral Poor
Then came the commission as lieu
tenant in 1871 and the command OF
various surveying parties In the Mica
raguan expedition In 1872, In the Pan
anna survey Of 1874, Honolulu to Bris-
bane. Australia, soundings In 1876. He
commanded the Macarthur In 1870
and became executive on various ships
until promoted to lieutenant command.
er In March, 1889, having served from
1SsT-00 as head OF the department of
languages at the Naval academy.
Commissioned as commander In Jan
uary, 1897, he was ordered to com
mand the Alert on Jan. of the fol-
lowing year. With this vessel he sur
veyed for the canal commission, pro-
tected the American cable at San Juan
during the Nlcaraguan revolution and
engineered treaty OF peace among
the Central American republics, sign
cd In his cabin In May. When the
Spanish war broke out he took the
United States monitor "A" to the Phil
ippines, was present at the taking OF
Manila and commanded the naval sta
ton at Cavite, defending 1t against the
instruction. In April, 1900, he was
appointed superintendent OF the naval
gun factory at Washington and, being
commissioned captain In 1901, COM
manded the United States battieship
Maine from October, 1902, to Novem-
Der, 1904 He was promoted to rear
admiral July, 1907. and ordered to
command OF the Washington navy
yard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
FEELING A HISTORIC TREE.
sharpshooters and Signal Men Used
1t During Civil War Days.

A historic old tree, believed to be 500
years old, famous also because it was
used during the civil war as a signal
station and by Confederate sharpshoot-
ers. when General Early. in 1864, made
his attack upon the national capital,
was recently cut down in Washington.
The tree was in perfect condition
until struck by lightning recently. 1t
stood about three miles north Of the
capitol. Some Confederate soldiers
killed during the two days fighting,
July ii and u. 1864. near the capital,
were buried under It,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
President Kelster Resigns

Annville. Pa, June 13.-The Rev.
Lawrence Keister, president of Lee
banon Valley College, has rendered
his resignation to the board of trus-
tees at its annual meeting and de-
clined to withdraw 1t when the board
him to do so. The resigna.
ton took effect yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15

ner to erect q brick addition to the
north end of his property on North
Queen street. the site heretofore be
ing private alley. provided the annex
conform in hight to the prest strue-
ture which is 2 1.2 stories high.
officer Charles Riddle was allowed
$40 extra compensation for acting as
chief of police during the month of
May.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad
was granted permission to put under
ground the electric light, telegraph
and telephone wires STRING along OPP
posite the water works. said work to
be done at the expense of the rail-
road company The wires are said
TO be in the way.
A lengthy report of the committee
appointed over year ago, to inyesti-
gate the feasibility of constructing a
sewerage system and filtration plant
in Maytinsburg at an estimated ex-
penditure of s230,000 was read by Re
corder Letter. In substance the report
was adverse to the proposition on the
ground that the estimated cost was
greater than the resources of the city
would allow Inasmuch as the report
OF the committee was manifestly in
tended less for the City Council than
the Board of Trade, a motion was
passed requesting that the report Of
Engineer Hendrick, of baltimore. who
made the original survey and esti-
mate on the sewerage proposition, be
submitted TO council for investigation
and as a means of throwing further
light on the subject. The report OF
the committee, however, was received
and filed.
New pavements were ordered laid
in front of the d. w. Shaer property
at the corner of North Queen and Lib
erty streets: along the G, A. Miller &
Co. wholesale grocery house, the city
then to lay crossing from there to
the B. & o. crossing; on both sides OF
Strine avenue and on both sides of
North High street between Martin
and Race
Council having finished up the bust
ness before it then adjourned sine
die at 800 p. m.
New Council In.
The old council having retired,
Mayor Harrison and the five new
counciImen then entered the council
chamber. They were J. frank Seibert,
Frank j. Zill, d. J. Heiston, Walter
Shoafstall and Robert l.. Kearfott
Notary Public G. M. sseibert FIRST adj
ministered the oath of Office to Mayor
Harrison and then to the FIVE coun-
cilmen. The Mayor remarked, on TAX
ing the chair that he had nothing
then to suggest or advise as to plans
or policies relative to the aairs of the
city, but would do SO at a later date.
He wanted, he said, to make one nomi-
nation, however, and that was Cleve-
land NJ Seibert for city attorney for
the ensuing two years. On motion
Mr.. Seibert's nomination was confirm
ed and later he took the oath admin
istered by Notary Public H.. A. Downs
While the new council was thus be-
ing indicted into office a crowd filled
the ante room almost TO suffocation
evidently expecting to see something.
This is partly accounted for by the
fact that large representation of the
w. C IT, U. was present. although only
two of the ladies succeeded in squeez-
ing through the crowd into the coun-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15

Contractor w. Fl. Frankenberry has
the new front nearly completed for
Mr.. J. F. Geyer's store in the Stewart
building, and has begun similar i'm
provement in the adjoining store
room for Mr.. Nelson Tavenner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
Warm Bathing in Cold Waters

Arbiters Of fashion in Chicago say
fur trimed bathing suits win be the
rage this year. Anybody who has
tried early-season bathing in the
Northern lakes will be inclined to APP
prove the furs and suggests a red-hot
stove as another good thing to go
swimming Whilst. Louis Republic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
$4,000 FIRE LOSS.

Weymouth, Mass, June 12.-Eight
on Fore River avenue were
burned today with a total loss of thir-
ty thousand dollars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
The Mona Liza Again

The restoration of the Mona Lisa
to the Louvre is promised. Perhaps
the dear girl was merely getting her
complexion xed.-Washington Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15

The Mexican insurgents appear to
have run out Of pronunciamentoes as
well as ammunition. Pittsburg Ga
zetteTimes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
Taken "a Hosoital.

Mrs. II. s. Shade, North Maple ave-
nue.. was taken to the Providence,
Hospital, Washington, Monday even:
ing for an abdominal operation. Y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
Moved.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter l.. brewery
have moved from West Martin street
and gone to housekeeping at 42l
West John street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

Columbia, s. c., June 12.-Three
distinct earthquake shocks were felt
here at $50 this morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15

The county court is still In session.
The time today was taken up with pay
ing bills.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15

supt. w. c. Morton spent today in
Shepberdstown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15

Mr.. John Groziner, Sir, East Burke
street il visiting in Weston.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-15
Government Supervision.

The French government supervises
the operation of the Credit Foncier, ap-
pointing the governor and two sub
governors. The affairs of the COM
pany are run by a general assembly
representing all the stockholders Of the
company. This assembly appoints the
council of administration, which, with
the three treasurers general, numbers
twenty-three members. The shares of
the company are dealt in on the Paris
bourse and may be purchased by any
one. They are issued for 500 francs,
but now sell for 750 francs, paying .
per cent dividends. The capital stock