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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
FISHING VESSEL LAUNCHED.
The Bauman Will Not Go Into
Service Until Next Season.

Another addition to the large fleet of
steamers employed in the menhaden fish
ing inustry on Chesapeake bay and the
lower Potomac was put overheard last
week. but II will be next season before
the vessel Will be in service. The vessel
was named Philip *. Bauman in honor of
one of the members Of the Douglas Com
pany Of Reedville. Va. her owner.
Delaware company will install the
machinery in the new craft, and the hull
las been taken to Wilmington to have the
work done. The Bauman is 1.S feet long,
"a feet beam and liz feet deep in the
hold.
August -. at Phipps5urg. Me. the four
masted schooner Edwin G. Farrer. one of
the few coasting vessels now building in
Maine. will be launched at the yard of
Bowker Il co. The vessel will be ready
for service in about month. and will be
commanded by Capt. j. +. Chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Notes Of Lighthouse Service.

The transfer of Ewald Werner, as
sistant engineer of lightship No. As. mark
ing the rty-fve-foot channel in Chesa-
peake bay. to lightship No. 80 on Cape
Lookout shoals. n. c.. Is announced by
the lighthouse authorities In charge Of
the fifth lighthouse district
The lighthouse service steamer Holly
has sailed from Portsmouth. Va. for
buoy overhauling service on the Kappa
hammock river and other tributaries Of
Chesapeake bay. along its western shore
During this week the tender Orchid
Capt Amy. will take stores and coal to
lightship No. ~ on the Diamond shoal
ON the North Carolina coast The Orchid
took aboard the supplies for the ship at
the Portsmouth. Va. station.
The tender Jessamine. with the buoy
erecting and lighthouse repairing force
aboard. was at Newbern last week from
repair cruise on the North Carolina
sounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Outing Plans Completed.

Preparations are complete for the an
nual outing Of Almas Temple, Ancient
Arabic Order Mobiles Of the Mystic
Shrine, to Marshall Hall Tuesday. A
basket ball game and base ball game
has been arranged for the afternoon. In
the evening a program Of dancing and
music will be given by Misses Lila
Smithson, J. MCGEE, M. Pitt, Norma
Barnard, Blanche Ramsaur. Helen Byers,
Dorothy Stokes, Emma Morgenweck,
Gates, DeBee and Heasley and Hugh
Ramsaur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
LODGE THANKS CAPITAL.
Knights Of Columbus Appreciative
of Celebration Here June 8.

Joseph Strasburger, who served as
chairman of the citizens joint committee
in charge of the Columbus statue unveil-
ing. has just received a letter from Will
liam ]. Mckinley, supreme secretary.
Knights of Columbus, expressing the
thanks of that organization for the man
ner In which the citZesn of Washington
aided in the great celebration. The let
ter follows:
AT the Supreme Council meeting. held
at Colorado Springs. Col. August 6-S,
the following minute was adopted:
THAT the heartfelt thanks of this con-
vention be extended to each and every
member of the joint citizens committee.
under the enthusiastic direction of its
chairman, Joseph Strashurger. all OF
whom. through their committee. con-
tributed greatly In material way TO
make the celebration at Washington. D..
G., June :. 1912. "A memorable tribute Ia
tire great admiral"
Mr.. Strasburger has notified those who
served with him on the citizens COM
mittcs 81 the receipt Of the letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
POWER LAUNCH IS REPAIRED.
The Louise K. in Service After Hav-
ing New Wheel Installed.

The Installation of new wheel on Prof.
Kuble's power launch Louise X, which
was out on Regan's railway, has been
completed and the vessel was yesterday
Put overheard ready for service. She Will
today take a party to the clubhouse at
White House. Va, a short distance below
Ait Vernon.
The work OF eqmpping a dory OF Capt.
Hahn with a gasoline engine for service
as tender to the power yacht Two FRIENDS
is In progress at Regan's. The lnstaila-
ton of the engine bed and other wood
work for the little craft has been com
pleted and this week the engine VIII be
placed in the craft Regain also Is putting
an engine In the yawl of the schooner
NIears and it is expected it Will be ready
for service in a week or ten days.
Power launch Pomonkey, owned by
capt Gibson. which was at Popes creek
Md to be fitted with new rudder ana
rudder shoe. has been brought back to
this city for engine repairs. 1t Will be
week or longer before she is ready to re-
turn to service.
The launch Ella, owned by Capt. Aleck
Watson is out on the small railway at
BENEFITS boatyard for cleaning and paint
ing and for minor repair work. She VIII
be ready for service early this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
FUNERAL OF MRS. HOLDEN.
Rev. Lucien Clarke Oficiates at the
Services.

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth A.
Holden, who died suddenly Wednesday t
Ocean City, Nd. were held yesterda v
afternoon at her late residence. 1922 Ken
yon street, the Rev. Lucien Clarke Off
ciating.
Mrs Holden was the widow of Frank
B. Holden, and leaves three daughters,
Miss Flora NJ. Holden. Mrs. Eugene G.
Copenhaver and Mrs. Louis B. Greening.
with whom she made her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Band Concert Today.

Fort Myer, Va. 18th Cavalry
Band; Arthur S. WitcOmb, director;
GUARD MOUNT.
March, "Old Faithful !. Hoffman
Inspection, 'Floras De Cuba,
Brockenshine
Troop the line, Sons of the
Brave" .....................B tdgoOd
Review. Universal Peace. .Blon
SACRED CONCERT.
March, "Old Comrades" $3.50. Tieke
Overture, Tampa. .Meyrelles
Cornet solo, The Rosary (by
requesD ......................N evin
Grand selection, "Cavallerfa Rusti-
cana (by request). .Mascagn
TOMORROW.
Soldiers Home. Soldiers Home
Band: ]. S. NJ. Zimmerman, d.
rector; pm.
PROGRAM.
March, "A Bunch Of Roses" .Chapi
Overture. The Four Ages OF
Man. ...Lachner
Ballet music from Sylvia" .Delibes
Contents: Moderate Maestoso,
Moderate, Valse Lente. Pig
Zcato, Barcarolla, Finale,
Selection, 1.-THE Red Milf Herbert
Intermezzo, Cleaning Star"
Excerpts from Robin Hood"
De Koven
Finale, Dublin Daisies Wenrich
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
WILSON CLUB MEETS.
Democrats at Herndon Listen to
Addresses.
ecial Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence or The Star.
HERNDON, Va, August "A, 1912.
A large and enthusiastic meeting Of the
Wilson Marshall Club was held last even
ing in Watkins Hall, Fl. Z. Hanes pre-
siding A short address was made by
Paca c. Oberlin of the Washington bar.
A telegram was received from Fulton r.
Gordon expressing his regret at not being
able to attend. A stirring speech was
made by Kyle B. Price Of Alabama.
Mrs. Ruth Thompson Eaton OF Wiehle
died Wednesday afternoon OF typhoid
fever. Funeral services were held I'm the
Baptist Church here this morning. Rev.
Thomas Waite officiating. Burial was
In Chestnut Grove cemetery. Mrs. Eaton
IL survived by a husband. two small
children and her father and mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Thompson Of Wiehie.
Several hundred persons attended.
Thursday. the union picnic of the four
Sunday schools OF this place. held near
William Gibson's, at Dranesville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Drops Dead While at Work.

Samuel Carroll. a negro workman at
John Miller's brick yard. Sd and o streets
southwest. dropped dead yesterday after
noon while at work. His death was due
to an attack of heart failure. A physi-
clan was summoned from the Casualty
Hospital, but Carroll died before he
reached the yard. The body was sent
to the morgue. Carroll, the police were
told, resiued in virginia and an effort
is being made to locate his relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
PEYSER TO BE H0NORED.
B'nai Birth Lodge Will Give Din.
ner in Honor of Grand President.

A dinner Is to be rendered Julius Pey-
ser by B'nai Birth Lodge, No. Ala, in
honor OF his election as grand president
Of the District Grand Lodge, No. s. A
committee consisting of A. c. Mayer.
chairman: Isaac Heidenheimer, L. NJ.
Pelzman. Julius Refs. Sol Herzog and Jo-
seph Strasburger. which has charge OF the
arrangements for the dinner. held meet
ing Friday night and decided that 1t
should be held at one of the larger hotels
about the middle OF October.
A number of prominent speakers are to
be invited to attend. DR.. Abram simon
has been selected as postmaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Transfers of Marine Property.

Transfers of marine property in service
on Chesapeake bay and its tributaries
made in the past week were recorded in
the custom house at Baltimore as follows:
Three-quarters Of schooner Richard
Iintldcum, 191 tons, from B. j. Lnthi-
cum to Thomas B. Webster and others.
IS.
One-third OF schooner Ann Matilda.
nine tons, from George Il. Lyons and
Oscar p Lyons to Thomas Dunnock. IS.
One third Of same from Oscar p. Lyons
to George F. Lyons, S..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Bill Prohibits Cock Fighting.

A bill fixing the punishment for cock
fighting. dog fighting and for any cruelty
to animals or abandonment of animals
was introduced in the House yesterday
afternoon by Representative Ben Johnson
of Kentucky, chairman of the House Dis
trict committee. at the request of the Dis
trict Commissioners. The penalty pro-
vided is Imprisonment not to exceed
twenty-nine days or fine not to exceed
$40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
MERCHANTS CAMPAIGN
FOR MEMBERS NOW ON
President Strasburger of Re-
taiIerS' Association An
nounces Committee.

President Joseph Strasburger Of the Re-
tail Merchants Association yesterday an
nounced the personnel Of the committee
which is to have charge Of the member
ship campaign that has been inaugurated
now that the association is an independ-
ent organization and not affiliated with
the Chamber of Commerce.
Those who are to serve on the commit
tee are R. P. Andrews. chairman; Joseph
Strasburger, T. G. Dulin. M. A. Leese,
Isaac Cans. A. D. Prince. E. H. Etc,
George S. DeNeale, A. o. Hutterly,
Joseph jacob, Owen Owen. E. II. Droop.
Max Rich, Louis Levy, J. T. Jarvis and
Joseph Stoddard.
Members of the committee will work in
pairs. and will visit every merchant OF
Washington who is not already MEM
Der of the Retail Merchants Association,
and ask him to join.
Want All Retailers to Join.
I'm order to make our association USE
full we must get every retail merchant
Of Washington to join," said Mr.. Stras-
burger yesterday. mo matter II he is
the proprietor or manager OF a small
store. his assistance Is just as valuable
as that of the proprietor Of large
store. The dues of the association will
be arranged SO that they will not be
too heavy for any merchant. There is
one thing that the association Will de-
mand and that is that every member
shall be a retail merchant
1t is proposed to increase the member
ship of the board Of governors to twen-
ty-five some time this fall. Meetings
Of the board will be held at least twice
each month. Meetings Of the entire men,
bership will be held only three or four
times each year, instead Of each month
as was formerly the case. Things will
be arranged SO that the governors will
handle the business of the association.
There will be representative Of each
line of business on the board. who shall
be chairman of committee having
charge of all matters pertaining to that
particular line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
LIQUOR DEALER FOUND DEAD.
Affection of the Liver Proves Fatal
to John C.. Kessel.

John c. Kessel thirty-eight years old,
who was In the wholesale liquor business
at 1922 9Th street northwest, was found
dead In a room in the rear of his store
Yesterday afternoon. His death resulted
from an affection of the liver. DR.
Thomas Grasty, who had been attending
him, gave the necessary death certificate
Mr. Kessel formerly was in the saloon
business near the Center Market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
FUNERAL OF C. E. LINCH.
Services Held at His Late Home
on East Capitol Street,

Funeral services for Calvin E. Linch,
who died suddenly Wednesday night.
were held at his late residence, 1856 East
Capitol street. Friday afternoon. The
body was taken to Speares undertaking
establishment for cremation. 1t will be
inferred at later date.
Mr.. Linch, who was president of the
Cloverdale Mineral Water Company, was
In bushes here for ten years. Previous
to that time he had been in business In
New York. Detroit and Indianapolis For
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Realty Transfers.

The following are among the transfers of
real estate recorded in the office Of the
clerk Of the circuit court here during the
week: Hugh A. Thrift to William J. Fish
er. lot at Chevy Chase: Guion Miller to
George B. Miller, one acre; Henry NJ.
Hilton to George w. Crump, jr., pa acres:
Chevy Chase Land Company to Garlin
=. Thomas. lot at Chevy Chase; John J.
Hemphill to Charles E. Myers. lot at
Woodside: Samuel y. Waters to Benja-
min Schwartz. 1874 acres; Benjamin F.
Leighton to Charles f. Myers. lot at
Woodsfde: Charles e. Wire to Phillip j.
Hermann, lot at Chevy Chase View;
Vivian F. Syme to Alice NJ. Clark. lot at
Chevy Chase: Washington Sanatorium
Company to Martin F. Helm, - acres:
Fredella Offutt to Pauline Campbell, 10
acres: Henry M. Offutt to William w.
Frost. lot at Friendship: Benjamin +.
Leighton to Rachel c. Whitacre. lot at
WoOdside; Frances c. Gingel to Noble F.
Perry. one-half acre.
Miss Bertha Collins has returned to
Washington after visiting Miss Mabel
Haney here.
Miss Katherine Lawn of Washington
is at the home of her sister. Mrs. Edward
Anderson, here. recuperating from a
severe attack Of the grip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Lewis Worrell. cord wood
from Nomini creek, at an East
ern branch wharf for J. II. Carter
& Co.: tug Camilla. towing raft Of
pine piling from Jacksons creek, Va,
for Sanford & Brooks; schooner jose
phine Kreas, cord wood from Boyds Hole.
Va. at Alexandria for the dealers; power
boat Virgie Garrison, watermelons from
q Chesapeake bay point. at 18th street
wharf for the market; schooner Hattie
Francis, cord wood. from a Potomac point
at 10th street wharf for L. A. Clarke &
Son: tug George w. Pride, towing light
ers laden with stone from Occoquan for
channel improvement work; schooner Bel
mont. cord wood from Nanjemoy creek.
at Georgetown for dealers; schooners
Express, Kate Rowe and Harry Phil
lips. melons from bay points. at 18th
street wharf for the market; tug RO-
sale, at Alexandria with lighters:
schooner Oakland. cord wood from
Nanjemoy creek for the dealers.
Departures.
Schooner Mary and Inez, light, for the
eastern shore Of Chesapeake bay to load
back to this city: schooner Col. A. s..
Graham. light, for the st. Marys river
to load back to this port: schooner Car
RE Revell, light, for Nanjemoy creek to
load cord wood for dealers here; schoon-
er 8. L. Bowen, light, for Maryland point
after wood or lumber for the market
here: tug Capt. Toby, towing johnson &
Wimsatt lighter for Occoquan to load
lumber back to this city; schooner
Catherine. light, for a bay point to
load; launch Norman, on a cruise to
the lower river: schooner Grape Shot,
from Alexandria with merchandise for
Lower Machodoc creek; schooner j. p.
Robinson. from Alexandria with mer-
chandise for Upper Machodoc creek;
District tug General Warren, towing
two coal-laden lighters for the District
wOrkhouse, OccoQuan, Va; power boat
Daisy. from Alexandria for Piscataway
creek with merchandise.
Barge Wicomico has arrived at
Grays landing, Nanjemoy creek. from
Alexandria to load pulp wood for
Philadelphia; steamship Uller, Norwe-
gian, is chartered to load asphalt at
Port au Prince. Trinidad, for this city;
barge Two Friends is due at this city
with hard coal from Philadelphia;
schooner Mary Ann Shea is in Aqua
creek to load lumber for the dealers
here; tug Defiance Is due at Alexandria
with barge Columbia from Baltimore;
barge Totuskey will sail today for
Nomini creek to load railroad ties;
schooner A. Van Nyvenheim has sailed
from Baltimore for Winston, N. c.. to
load lumber; schooner Ella is in Upper
Machodoc creek to load for this city;
schooner Quicktime is on her way to
the Rappahannock river to load lum
Der: schooner Silver Star is at Poto-
mac point loading cord wood for the
dealers here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Strikes Ambassadors Auto.

While turning into X street northwest
at 18th street last night about O'Clock
James Allen, 1901 New Hampshire ave-
nue. northwest, rode his bicycle against an
automobile belonging to the French am
bassador. He was not injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25

Carleton Williams, seven years old. lois
v street southeast. was knocked down by
n motor cycle yesterday afternoon while
playing on the roadway at Nichols ave-
nue and Good Hope road His head was
severely cut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25

Reynolds' Specific Pile Ointment
Is the remedy that you need for piles and
hemorrhoids. For sale at 1885 18th st.
NV. Jas. A. Clarkson. mfg. and prop.
Price, 25 and 80 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
The Sales Of the L. $. Standard Bottled

beer. ale and porter have steadily in
creased since their Introduction to Wash
ington's beer-drinking public, because
their ingredients. age and flavor are the
best Give the goods trial. $1.25 a case
containing "a large bottles. Phone or
drop postal to the Reading Brewing Co.,
7th and G SITS. ne. Phone Lincoln 1884
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
CITY ITEMS.
By Farren

"JOseph and His Brethren" Biblical
Feature. Today Virginia Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25

DurinG July and August . Special 20.
cent lunch will be served from noon till
pm. at Harveys. l1th St and Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25

several years he was identified with poll
tics in New Jersty, the state of his birth,
but for the last twelve years or more had
been inactive in those circles.
He had a wide acquaintance, number
ing United States senat tors and represen-
atives, end had known several Presi-
dents. He had autograph letters from
former President Roosevelt, former
Speaker Cannon and Ebert Hubbard.
The death of Mr.. Linch was sudden,
following illness of only day. He went
to New York on business. and while there
complained of feeling Ill. He hurried
home and died the following day His
wife and son. Mark Linch survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
sI.2s Baltimore and Return.

Baltimore and Ohio, every Saturday and
Sunday. Good to return until 8 am. train
Monday. All trains both ways, including
the Royal Lmited.-Advt.
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HAVE the STAR FOLLOW YOU
RATES BY MAIL
POSTAGE PREPAID

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The Evening star, 20 Cents q Month
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The Evening and Sunday Star. 6oc Mo
In ordering the paper or
having the address changed
always give old as well As
new address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
river PIRATES" LOOT
LAUNCHES AND YACHTS
Owners of Small Craft Com
plain to Police of Activity
of Thieves.

The Analostan Boat Clubs offer of
reward of SIS for the arrest of the ''pi-
rates" who have been robbing launches.
yachts and other small craft on the
Potomac in the vicinity of the Aqueduct
bridge has not put stop to the prac-
tice, additional complaints having been
received by the police last night.
Stanley Milliken and Henry Jones. own
ers Of an unnamed launch, entered
vigorous protest against the treatment
their boat had received. Their sx-cylin-
der engine was taken from the boat while
the craft was high and dry on the shore
a short distance above the Aqueduct
bridge.
"They would have taken the engine
from the Bessie b. said one of the
owners of another boat last night, "but
they found it impossible to take it with
out tearing the boat to pieces. They did
take the leg screws out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25

Many owners of boats have suffered at
the hands Of the pirates this summer.
although no boats have actually been
stolen. Food supplies and other goods
have been taken from the boats, how
ever, and owners fear 1t will be neces-
sary for them to employ private watch
men to guard their property.
The police say it is impossible for them
to have policemen guarding the several
hundred small boats on the Potomac
river and Eastern branch at all times.
They are scattered over such a wide
area, the police say. that 1t would re-
quire large number of extra policemen
to guard them.
Members of the harbor precinct make
trips about the river every day They
are unable to make fast time with their
craft. however. and realize it would be
an easy matter for thieves to operate in
one section while they are doing duty in
another. 1t is thought by some of the
victims that much of the stolen property
has been taken up the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25

Phone Your Want Ad 20 The star,
Main 2440.
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4 Bargain I'm Roses.

4 bargain In noses.
GUIDE offers fresh cut. homegrown roses.
different varieties, at zoe doZ 1914 F.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25

Phone Your wasn't Al to The star
Main 2440.
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TRADE AT HOME

Because you examine your pur.
chase and are assured satisfaction
before investing your money.
Because your merchant is always
ready and willing to make right any
error or defective article purchased
of him.
Because when yor are sick OF for
any reason ii is necessary to ask for
credit, you can go to the local mer,
chant. Could you ask it of a mail
order house?
Because, IL a merchant Is willing to
extend you credit, you should give
him the benefit of your cash trade.
Because your home merchant pays
local taxes and exerts every effort to
build up and better your market, thu:
increasing the value Of city and near,
by property.
Because the mail order merchant
does not tighten your tax or in any
way help the value of your property
Because the mail order merchant
does nothing for the benefit of mar
kets or real estate values.
Because. IF your town is good
enough to live in. It Is good enough to
spend your money In" as Gov. Folk
OF Missouri. remarked.
Because. II you viii give your home
merchant an opportunity to compete,
by bringing your orders to him in the
quantities you would buy out Of town.
he viii demonstrate that. quality con
sidsrsd. ~ win ave yoa moasy.-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-04
cheaper and it means that a portion
OF the marketing problem will be
solved.
ALFALFA

Alfalfa means more to farmers Of
south Dakota than any other crop.
II 1t is given half a chance it will
grow upon nearly every farm in the
s'ate' 1t is a deep rooted plant and is
able to Withstand very dry weather.
irue to the characteristics of all
hardy plants, alfalfa is exceedingly
tender when young. For this reason
considerable attention must be given
10 the preparation of the land. II
should not be sown with a nurse crop.
because it is easily smothered out.
me fields should be kept free from
weeds because the weeds usurp a
arg amount OF plant food and mois.
ture' both OF which retard the deyelop.
ment OF the alfalfa. Only about six or
eight pounds OF seed should be sown
9 acre. 1t should be drilled in and
not sown broadcast.