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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-01
The Bronx.

ARTHUR AVE, e cor 177th ST. l44.3K
20 10: Mount Hope Building Co 20 Harlem
savings Bank, l2i East l2jth 81; Oct 81: due
per bond: $4,000; attorney. L Clinch,
~ ParK Row.
BATHGATE AVE. 5. l25. 10 # Ii Of i73d
st. 2JxI16: Matilda & Jennings 20 BoveTy
Savings Bank. 12S BoWery: yrs; Oct 81;
So 500; attorneys, strong e. Cadwalsder, 80
Wall ~.
BARRY ST cor Dongvood ave. l0)NS0
August~ Barley 10 Louisa BroSaug, 563 West
161st ~: Oct 81; , yrs, per cent; $1,000.
attorneys Wesselman & kTaus, 10 Liberty ST.,
CAMBRIDGE AVE, Q cor Eordham Road.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
Family Life Is Wholesome Because Il
Has 6raclns Qualities Of
Commonwealth.

The modern writer's who have sug.
gested. in q more or less open man.
ner. that the family Is a bad institu'
ton. have generally confined them
selves TO suggesting. with much sharp
ness. bitterness, or pathos. that Per
hans the family is a good institution
because 1t is uncongenial. It Is whole
some precisely because It contains so
many Emergencies and varieties. 1t
Is as the sentimentalists say, like a
little kingdom, and. like most other
little kingdoms, 1t is generally In a
state OF something resembling an.
nrchy. It is exactly because our
brother George Is not interested In our
religious difficulties. but is Interested
I'm the Trocadero restaurant, that the
family has some OF the bracing quail.
t,as az the commonwealth. It is pre-
o,sely because our uncle Henry does
not approve OF the theatrical ambi-
t,ons Of our sister Sarah that the fam
ily Is like humanity, The men and
women who, for good reasons and bad,
revolt against the family, are, for good
reasons and bad. simply revolving
against mankind. Aunt Elizabeth Is
unreasonable, like mankind. Papa Is
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
Snuu Mosquitoes.

Seated on the furnace in the warm
cellar If the intelligent citizens home.
two New Jersey mosquitoes were talk.
Ing things over.
They will never do anything to US"
said the first. Before they can be rid
of us they will have to get together.
and that will take them thousands of
years"
Then, too" said the second. about
the time they do begin to make things
unpleasant for us, somebody will or.
ganize a Society to Protect Tender
Little Insects from the Barbarities Of
Scientific Savages, ard all the senti-
mental people will join, and we shall
be spared many years longer. See
the snow falling outside"
YES" answered the other mos.
quito, Winter has set in at last, and
spring will ONE almost before We
know It Then we shall slip out and
lay our little 400 eggs apiece in an
old fowerpot somewhere and be hap
by. How lovely and warm 1t Is here"
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solicitors, are they not? u.
No; It's me misfortune not to know
your uncle, But the name of his firm
I've heard"
The genial nature OF the Irishman,
which had insensibly warmed to the
girls charm. withdrew abruptly, tor.
toise-like, into a shell OF reserve. The
element of coincidence had again en-
tered into his affairs, and he had
learned a bitter lesson from experience
to distrust coincidence on general
principles, There's naught so com,
mon In life as condolences" he phil.
osophised, and be the same token
naught so dangerous" q
For which reason he invented an
early excuse to terminate the conver-
sation, and ungallantly withdrew to the
seclusion OF his stateroom, where he
passed a night that seemed intermlna-
BILE; for he lay long In a wakeful pan
ic OF imagination, scheming out a hun
dred stratgems whereby he might con-
fuse as many possible attempts to pre-
rent the due and safe delivery Of the
Pool Of Flame into the hands OF Mr..
Lansdowne Sypher.
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A Judge Without Prisoners,

St Helena is a curiousity among our
colonies, inasmuch as its governor ia
also chief justice. although he NAV
never have opened a law book. The
retiring ruler. Sir Henry Galloway. ia
a soldier, and In reviewing his nine
years administration the little local
paper mentions that he presided AT
50 courts OF quarter sessions, but at
II OF them there was no business OK.
cept presentation OF white gloves. The
absence OF serious crime ID declared
to be both remarkable and gratifying
In view OF the struggle for existence,
and the fact that since the withdrawal
OF the garrison st. Helena has been
In a state OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Chronicle.
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SELECTING A GOOD STALLION
Much Benefit Derived From Assoela.
lions In Many Districts, but
Gives No Choice to Farmer.

The system OF forming associations
for the hire Of a stallion has been Of
immense benefit to farmers in many
districts, as 1t brings a good sire with
in easy reach Of the members, but
even that system Is not a perfect one,
as 1t gives no choice Of a sire.
In selecting the sire, the weaker
points of the mare must be recognized,
and a horse selected that is particu-
larly good in these points.
Pedigree in a sire is of the utmost
Importance. 1t is not always the best.
looking horse that proves the most
valuable sire. How often do we SEQ
the prize winners In the show rns
prove disappointing at the stud.
1t is a safe rule to put a filly to as
good a horse Of mature age as can be
had to sire her first foal.
The ~adyisability of putting two-yeat
old fillies to the stud is a matter Of
controversy, II a flly is well grown.
and is not required for work, 1t Is
certainly the best plan to begin her
for the business of life as early as
possible. The chances are that she
will then become a more regular
1reeder, and make a better mother.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05

many large nodules latter the soil be-
comes inoculated with the proper
b%acteria). 1t yields a heavy crop of
beans that aRalyze higher as animal
food than linseed oil meal. As a farm
crop 1t should be grown as a catch
crop rather than as a rotation crop.
On many fields where clover has failed
to secure a stand it turns apparent
failure into success.
The preparation Of the seed bed
should be about the same as the corn
crop and the planting done as soon
as the ground becomes thoroughly
warmed. In a northern latitude it
Is best to delay planting until after
the middle of May and it may safely
be delayed until the middle Of June.
An ordinary grain drill may be used
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05

Pool Of Flame lay naked. a blIndirg
marvel. In the hollow Of his palm.
O'Rourke heard him gasp and was
conscious OF his FASTENED respiration.
Watching the man ~intently, he saw
a strange shade of pallor color his
face.
TITS meself." said the ~adventurer.
that's no more superstitious than ye.
sir. Yet I'm willing to confess I'm
glad the things out OF me hands 1T
last"
Sypher seemed to recollect himself
as one coming out OF a state Of stJ-
por. He stood up and buttoned the
ruby carefully into a pocket Of his
trousers. Come" he said crisply.
Let US step across the street to the
bank. The moneys there for you. sir
the reward"
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not fear to enter upon the sheep bust.
ness nor continue In II.
Indeed. in spite of It's drawbacks,
there is no other business that can be
conducted upon a similar capital that
will return as large profits II only It Is
properly handled. II willing to wage
your share Of the conflict, let not the
fear Of invading hosts OF parasites de.
ter you from sheep growing.
The normal time for shearing farm
flocks is FROM the middle of April to
the middle OF May, after the cold
weather Is over and there have been a
number OF days too warm for the com.
fort OF unshorn sheep. As a rule the
wool would be In better condition n
shearing were done early, say about
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05

coast Of Burmah; by dark she was
steaming steadily s]outhwards alons
tho littoral, heading for the delta OF
the .Irrawaddy.
A stll, bright night with little wind:
O'Ruurke was not one to resist its al
lure. Four bells saw him lounging al
the rail below the bridge. staring hun.
grtly over toward the land. II was in
his mind that another twelve hours
or so would see him relieved Of his
trust; and as the time drew nigh i'm.
patience burned hotly within him; he
had become full weary OF the Pool of
Flame and vas anxious to be free OF
the thing, to have its chapter in his
history closed forever,
Far over the water a white and
flashing light lifted up and caught his
eye, a nameless beacon bright against
the darkness at the base Of the Ara,
kan hills, guardian of the perils OF
those shallow seas. And simultane.
ously he became conscious OF a pres.
nee at his elbow; as he turned sharp.
ly the English girl addressed him in
a voice sweet-toned and quiet,
What is that light, II you please,
Colonel ORourke?"
Faith, that can't say, Miss Pyn.
sent"
Her eyes flashed a laugh upon him
In the gloom. Then you know my
name?"
Even as yourself knew mine.
"Twould be strange otherwise, with
our ships company so small"
But l." she returned, animated, am
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
CHAPTER XXX.

Back in his stateroom on the Poo
nah, O'Rourke threw himself into tht
lower berth and lay there. a forearm
flung across his eyes, thinking ex
citedly. disturbed by formless fore
bodings.
Beside him Danny was packing in
dustriously. with now and again 9
pause during which he would stand
reflective, his gaze fixed upon his EN-
ployer's face, a little puzzled and per
picked.
The Poonah vas pausing overnight
to discharge and take aboard cargo;
for this reason O'Rourke in his haste
to get ashore had not delayed to take
his luggage with him. on
deck, fore and aft donkey engines
were putting and ~chugging and chain
tackles rafting az they lifted freight
to and from the hold and the lighters
alongside.
Abruptly without moving, O'Rourks
spoke. TN want evening clothes,
Danny" said he. "'Tis dining | am
tonight with Mr.. Straker and his
niece, Miss Pynsent, who came with US
from Diamond Harbor. Twill save u
bit Of bother to dress before l go
ashore"
AVN" said Danny, assimilating.
and the MISUSE" he saE
suddenly, some minutes later. Man
In Madam ORourke, sor. Did ye get
no word from herr"
For what else would | be driving
to every hotel in the town after leav-
ing Mr.. Sypher, Danny, but to inquire
for her? She's not here; but sheH
come, be sure. She's stlll got several
days-three or four--in which to keep
our tryst. 'Tis disconnected | am not
to find her waiting Tor me, but I'm
satisfied entirely she'll keep faith"
And" insisted Danny eagerly
begin yer honor's pardon-but what
will We have to tell her, sor?"
O'Rourke sat up. Have to tell
her? What dye mean"
Il mean, scr, I'm dyin' wild the wish
to know how ut's all turned out.
Phase, yer honor, won't ye be tellin'
me2 Is ut-ls ut all right?"
Bless your heart, Danny!" laughed
ORourke, "'Tis so dazed I've been
that | never thought to tell ye--think.
ing all the time that We knew. It's
all right, indeed, me boy. The Pool OF
Flames in Mr.. Sypher's keeping and
the moneys In mine-in the bank,
payable to me order. Think Of
hundred thousand pounds Of
real money, and all me own. IT'S
ridiculous, It's absurd. 'Tis meself
credits the truth of it all; yet
| was there-saw the man, gave him
the jewel, went to the bank with him
and for the space Of five minutes sat
at a table, with all that money before
me, counting 1t over, bill by bill, o
square hundred of them, each for a
thousand pounds, guaranteed by the
Bank Of England! Think of
that-all that belonging to me-to me,
ORourke! :"
Thank Cod" breathed Danny de-
votedly. But did We l'arn nothin'
about the s%tone?"
Little enough, Danny--only a part
Of the meaning Of the whole dlvilish
business; the rest I'm to know to-
night. Mr.. Sypher II be tellin' me
we've dined; he wants to hear
ne W end Of the story, too"
no BE CONTINUED1
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for planting BY stopping nm !.
three teeth so that the rows sas
Is inches apart. With all no. 4
we use the middle hose and ~
next to the outside SO thar "
follow the wheel when d~rivir.
across the field. II the gro,.
reasonably well supplied with
ture, ! prefer to plant the soes =
one inch deep.
The crop may be cultivated -,
ordinary one-horse cultiyator .l,a Y
some people prefer to narrov =
two-horse corn cultivator and Il,
horses. Give the crop shallow ~
walton and do not ridge ND the ~
The field VIII afford luxuriant o,. vsa
as soon as the pods are set.
Hogs Will thrive best on a sov /.
field, although many claim ey..y NY
results from using it for sheer u
ture. ~
Perhaps the most sa~tisfactorv 4.
ner of using this crop is 10 j.. :
when the silos r being hlled -
run 1t In the silo with the cnrr "
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05

the most sanitary conditions, and In
the best state Of health possible, and
applying externally and internally
medicines detrimental to the growth
of parasites, will even in this day and
age, when parasites are numerous, re-
suit in keeping a flock free enough
from them so that good profits can be
made. The man who is willing to exert
himself a little along these lines need
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
Tomato Cultivation.

For fall tomatoes. plant in July.
about the time OF the summer rains,
Plant the NEarliana.
Plant In ridges In the lowlands.
Plant fiat in the hills.
Constantly work, pillow, hoe or har
row.
Don't let soil form a crust.
Hoe or rake after rains to keep sol
loose and porous.
Prune vines to prevent rot. Leave
foliage sufficient to protect from sun
When the plants are ten to twelve
inches high 1t is time to stick them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05

ing about one-fourth soy beans with
the corn.
In this way the ensilage is greatly
improved by the addition Of more
protein. When cut and cured for hay
it requires a number of days to prop
erly cure the crop, but II the weather
Is favorable it makes excellent fodder
for winter feeding.
. Hogs, cattle and sheep relish SOY
beans when fed from the NOV. The
cost of growing the crop and harvest.
ing is slightly nor than that Of grow.
ing corn 1t would seem that the
growing of this crop should be en-.
~couraged by all men who are inter.
ested in reducing their feed bills and
increasing the productivity OF their
farms.
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dered him, not the least hitch delayed
his Decentralization. II was curious,
It was Incredible, 1t was disturbing.
lie took away with him no ease OF
] mind whatever,
There were tikkagharries waiting.
and without a breath's delay the ad-
]ycnturer and his servant climbed into
the nearest and desired to be con.
Feyed to the Offices Of Messrs. Sec
rctan and Sypher. The vehicle whlrled
them swiftly away and into the main
Travelled way Of Rangoon, Mogul
street.
In front of a structure Of stone and
IRON so palpably an Office building
that It might have been transplanted
to the Strand without exciting com.
ment-saye for the spotless cleanli.
ness Of it--their t~itkagharry drew up.
The gharriwallah indicated the Of
ices Of Messrs. Secretan and Sypher,
one Night up-and named his fare.
ORourke paid him and alighted, with
tn@ 81 us uee'9 ana his heart Try
ING to choke him. The hour of full
hIment was at h~and-and all was
We'll! He who had faced death in a
"'''ieu Shapes OF terror un1lnching,
W "iuise" 'n a H"'ter OF nerves
that would have dtsgraced a school.
girl
ne uousea INTO the building, took
''e steps three aia stride . and
'UNueuly iouhd himself in the pres.
o''e Oh more than that, closeted with
me man to meet whom he had crossed
uan inc world at peril Of his life:
"r' l'ahsdo"he Sypher.
Colonel ORourke?' Sypher's man.
hoF was very cordial. I'm glad to see
You you are within your time, yet |
" begun to despair of you. BE
seated lie indicated a chair beside
MS oesk' 'And permit me; you of
an men Will appreciate the precau-
1iuu'
lie laughed ana went to the win.
vows adjusting The wooden shades in
Such a manner that the light was
ana no portion Of the room
coulu DC visible to anyone spying
rom a WINDOW in n of the adjacent
puliulhBs. Inc lie turned and smiled
cheerlully at the stupeiled %adventurer.
nave 1t here, said ORourke; safe
DC the mercy OF several highly poten-
tial saihts! He laughed uneasily,
lumpllng IN MS breast pocket. There
II u.s. sad me- tossing the stone in It's
chainois covering upon the solicitors
Sypher himself betrayed some evi-
aeuces OF as he sat for
"aru ut Hlleu tne case by its leath-
erh thohgS' he let 1t dangIe before
MIN Tor an instant, watching 1t with a
curious speculative smile. .
Wen ne SAID really I"
ana aiter a pause; ! congratulate
YOU Colohei ohourke. And | admire
you Immensely. You see,
lhis COMMISSION was offered us,
considered seriously the project Of |
going IN seafch OF you IN person and
bringing the stone back to Rangoon
myself but then-although I'm not
really a umorous mani knew the
circumstance SO WE'LL feared /
should neYe reach Rangoon alive.
h"9 re '"IuSt d hahu lhto MS waist
pocket and produced a ~penknife,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05

March l. Where there are barns and
equipment for keeping them comfort.
able, 1t perhaps pays better to shea
them before they lamb. Often a fever
ish condition Immediately after lamb
ing causes them to slip their wool,
with the result that the fleece is
broken and the amount Of wool Sc
cured Is less than IL the shearing were
done before lambing. Then, too. the
growth Of wool after lambing is Ike
ly to be weak, because much Of the
ewes energy is expended towards the
production of milk. Another argument
for early sbearing Is that there ara
likely to be fewer dung tags. When
sheep are turned on the fresh young
grass in the spring. the dung becomes
soft and inclined to stick to the wool
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
GOOD CARE OF SHEEP
Practice Of Dipping Animals Be-
coming More General.
Normal Time for Shearlna FIocks Is
After Cold Weather Is Over and
Days Are Too Warm for the
Comfort OF Animal.

The practice OF dipping animals to
rid them OF vermin is coming to be
more general on the farm. Sheep
dipped as often and as thoroughly as
they should be are very little troubled
by scab, mango and like diseases. The
external parasites are much more
easily combated than are the internal
ones.
In general, keeping the sheep under
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
CHAPTER xxx.

Toward the close Of the following
day the Poonah dropped anchor in the
river roadstead off Rangoon; and with
in the ensuing hour her passengers
ha6 deserted her. De Hyeres and Miss
Pynsent In their van. o'Rourke among
the last to leave, And nothing him
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
CULTURE OF SOY BEAN
Farmers Experiment to Cut
Down Prohibitiye Feed Bill.
Hogs, Cattle and Sheep Relish Crop
When Fed From Mow-cost Of
Growing and Harvesting Slight.
ty More Than Corn.
oBy W. MILTON KELLY

No farm crop is attracting more
attention than the soy bean. The
high price OF all grain and concen-
trates has caused many farmers to
experiment with new crops that will
assist in cutting down the prohibitive
feed bill.
The soy bean Is a nitrogen gather.
ing crop and 1t possesses a strong and
penetrating root system that carries
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05

Pretty well all the big things won.
en- do are done for men. | believe.
Foolish II may be. but | suppose It's
human nature. We are made so, and
must put up with it--Robert Hichsns
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
Peanut Hay for Stock.

P--nuts have proved a valuable
crop for dairy cattle and hogs. No
extra machinery is necessary for their
cultivation, the yield is large and the
olant Is very rich In protein.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
is LIKE LITTLE KINGDOM

Is e~xcitable, like mankind. Our young.
er brother is mischlevous, like man.
kind, Grandpa is stupid, like the
world; he is old, like the world.--Gil.
bert Chesterton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
Place for Boar.

The boar should always have a Large
lot to himself and never be confres
in dark, damp quarters.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
BRADSTREET'S REPORT,
Great Activity Reported In All Parts Of
United States.

NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-Bradstreet's s
tomorrow Will say:
Trade has lost none Of It's wonted vim
and activity abounds, though II is rnodi-
fed in degree in some parts OF the
southwest. where excessive heat has pre-
vailed, while being accentuated through
out the west and northwest.
Everywhere buying Is predicated on
the uniformly good influences that record
or close to record crops will generate,
and lnanciers, merchants and captains OF
industry are exceedingly optimistic.
Activity is not confined TO any partic-
ular line or locality, though. OF course.
the pace Is moro conspicuous in some
than others notably In the northwest,
where sales are Of record volume, and
even the south is Joining in the genera!
movement.
Business failures IN the United States
for the week ending September Il were
23s, against 191 last week, 21o IN the like
week of 1911. c1o in 1910, 1913 in 1909 and
eos In 1908.
Business failures in Canada for the
week number %, which contrasts with
20 last week and 20 in the like week OF
1911.
Wheat, including -four. exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ending September 10 aggregate t.
161. 500 bushels. against 4.4S1 ZOO last
week and 8.369,90 this week last year.
Com exports for the week were 61 300
bushels. against 45.300 bushels last week
and TSS. 900 in 1911,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
LIVELY ADVANCE IN
THE WHEAT MARKET
Revival of Export Demand
Helps Bulls Chase Bears
to Cover.

CHICAGO, Sept 1S-Revival Of ex-
port demand today helped bring about
lively advance In wheat. The market
closed unsettled, &c TO 1tc over last
night.
Wheat prices were higher from the
start. Bullish cables furnished the cue
to traders and nullified fears OF heavy
world shipments. German crop advices
seemed In particular OF a sort 70 alarm
shorts and there were disturbing reports
OF diminishing stocks in Argentina Rains
northwest, which stopped threshing,
added to the difficulties Of the bear side
Moreover. milling demand was reported
good,
Much Of the business In the wheat pit
consisted Of buying on the part Of the
people who yesterday had been urgent
sellers. December nuctuated between
90ic and 9llc, with last sales 913c, an
advance of &c compared with twenty
four hours before.
Latest trading left corn varying from
1c Off TO a like amount up.
Oats closed with gain OF 16ANsc.
Provisions at the end ranged from a
decline OF 5@T5c TO a rise OF 1oc.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-14
INVESTORS ARE PICKING
UP STOCKS FOR ADVANCE
Belief General Among Men of Money That Busi-
ness Situation Is Too Strong to Be
Upset by Politicians.
BY Thomas c. Shotwell.

plain to the public that they would not
countensnce any market for the stock
At a price greater than the actual lioui-
dating value OF the property. They have
let IL be known that investors must write
OFT all dividends In excess Of 8 per cent
on the actual cost OF the stock. for II
would only be question OF time when
the mine became exhausted. The de-
cline OF today evidently means that there
Is 70 be another reduction OF the dIvi-
dcnd.
Operators who do not believe the stock
market will be advanced are saying there
soon will be such a congestion Of freight
at terminals that the railroads will lose
money, even on big business. That is
like saying that a man will lose money
by having 50 much that he cannot carry
II all The only persons who will lose
this year through the congestion OF
freight arc those eminent patriots who
forced the railroads TO pay them rebates
on shipments as long as the rebates
could be kept secret. and who. when
finally exposed. Joined in a vrtuous cru
sade to prevent the railroads from ad-
vancing rates and thereby get money
enough TO purchase adequate equipment
for handling business