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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
PREPARING Sell
FOR ONION CROP
Plant FIourishes An Rich, Well.
Drained Loaxn-Avoid Hill
sides, Heavy Clay and
Stones.

The best soil for onions is rich,
Nell-drained loan: Heavy clays, hill
sides and stony land SHOULD be avoid
ed. Onion soil cannot be tCo rich.
Excellent crops are grown on deep,
rich, muck lands that hava been un,
der cultivation for three or sour years.
Such lands should contain I fair mix
ture of sand. New, raw n'uck lands
give poor returns.
The ground for onions should have
been planted to some heavily MANFRED
hoed crop the preceding yea and be
practically free from weed seed. 1t
is a great mistake to grow Olions on
weedy or rundown land.
The following which relates 20 onion
growing on a large scale also applies
to garden growing.
A rather Grm seeded which results
from fall blowing is desirable and
gives the best results. A second crop
of clover, heavily fortified witt barn
yard manure and turned under n the
fall followed by potatoes the next year
makes an excellent preparation for
onions the second year.
A heavy top dressing of well-Totted
barnyard manure or compost should
be applied in the spring, and well
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

ing is perfectly produced, and the lit
tie half shuttle, half run, the express
sion, etc., are all faithfully portrayed.
/ was lucky in seeing two distinct
plays with a fresh set of actors in
each. Some of the dresses are really
gorgeous, and the makeup is particu-
larly good. In the first play we were
shown a reproduction of real Chi
nese criminal court, in which, at any
trial, in true Oriental fashion, they
torture and punish the prisoner long
before they decide whether or not he
is guilty, and in the second play two
mighty warriors, twins and rivals for
the same maiden's hand, fought long
and most realistic duel, first with dag
gers, then with long swords, and
eventually they INDUCED in spirit
ed wrestling match, quite acrobatic
in its movements, until one poor fell
low whirled madly in the air, turned
a trick somersault and expired doing
a cartwheel. 1t was really funny, but
the audience took it all quite serious
ly. Many of the women broke down
and wept at the woes the heroine had
to go through, while to the European
eye the whole thing was simply ludt
crous.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
BLACK AND WHITE COSTUME
Idea That Really Never Has Lost
Favor Comes With New Versions
of the Mode.

Black and white costumes, it seems,
have been revived, though probably
few have ever been able to discover
that they were in need of any such
process. A smart new version of the
mode may be seen in suit consisting
of white linen skirt and black
taffeta coat, in Russian blouse style,
which is adorned with white linen
buttons and buttonholes bound with
white linen. Another striking black
and white combination is in gown
of oyster white satin, the skirt of
which opens in front to show an up
ward turning point of black satin,
underskirt. This Is all the black
there is, except in the girdle, which is
of black velvet. A hat that would be
altogether stunning worn by the right
woman is a wide black straw of
graceful lines, which is entirely cev-
cred on the upper side by a drapery
of white chiffon. The trimming is 2
fat mass of pure white roses.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
WOMAN HAS CLEVER SCHEME
Possible Accidents to Costumes, No
Matter What Their Color, Are
All Provided For.

At one of the debutante teas the
hostess, woman noted for her fastidi-
GUS dressing, tore her gown SO badly
that repair was necessary. A friend
accompanied her to her room to sit
and chat while the mending was go
ing on. The maid brought out sew
ing case filed with needles threaded
with silks and cottons of all colors. 1t
took but a moment 10 select the re-
quired color and the repairs we're
quickly made. The guest thereupon
remarked on the advantage of having
threaded needles ready at hand. The
hostess proudly admitted that this was
her own brilliant idea, as 1t made her
nervous to see maid try and try
again for a needle eye when she was
hurried. She says she not only has
stock of needles threaded in black and
white, but on the day colored frock
is worn needles are threaded in that
color and placed in the workbasket
It takes only few minutes on bright
day to thread needles and the system
really saves time, eyesight and, most
precious of all, patience.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
WILL BUILD ROAD TO PEAK
Dr.. r. S. Pearson of New York, As.
serts Gotham Tramways Company
Plans Mountain Railway.

Mexico City, Mexico-Dr. F. S.
Pearson of Montreal and New York,
president of the tramways system
here. has announced the intention of
his company to build railway on the
top of the snow covered volcano Popo-
catepetl, 1880 feet above sea level.
The company is completing the sur
vey for an electric line from Mexico
City to Puebla, the road passing be-
tween Popocatepetl end Ixyaccihuatl.
at an altitude of $4,000 feet. DR.. Pear
son says that branch from, this road
to the mountain top is feasible.
President Madero is constantly re-
ceiving delegations asking for a divis-
ion of the large states into small farms
and requesting participation in loan
of 15o,OOO,OOO pesos, which the gov
eminent will make for the develop
ment Of irrigation projects on a large
scale.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
THEATER IN CHINA
Playhouse Is the Great National
Amusement.
English Writer Attends Performances
and Tells Of HE Experience with
CeIestIaIs-PIay Lasts Sew
eral Days

Pekin, China-The theater In
China is the great national amuse-
ment, and the Chinese will attend a
play that lasts for several days with
out getting the least tired of 1t, says
an English writer.
Figure to yourself a huge, dingy
barn crammed full of Chinese. mostly
of the cOolie class, the men all on
one side and the women on the other;
attendants go round selling saucers OF
fruit, melon seeds, sweetmeats and
cups of green unstewed tea. Up
above is a huge gallery, also crammed
with tier upon tier of men, women
and children, smoking eating and ges-
ticulating, but, as rule, perfectly
well behaved In the last respect they
could give many of our own music
hall audiences points, and they never
applaud.
Some have taken their shoes off and
sit with their bare feet up on the
edge in front Of them, where also Is
placed the program Tin Chinese and
written from the bottom of the page
up to the top), and the saucers OF
fruit and other "chow" purchased
from the half-naked attendants The
odor from this unwashed mass of hui
mainly is appalling.
AS you push your way through the
crowd to your reserved pew, because
that is exactly what it is like, you
hear the beating of tomtoms and the
strident squeak of fiddles completely
out of tune, mingled with a sound as
though all the fireirons In Christen-
dom were being thrown downstairs.
This is the orchestra, and 1t plays
throughout the performance; there is
no escape from 1t, even for a moment,
and the crash of cymbals and bang
ings of gongs never give you one mo-
ment's respite.
Through the dim, cloudy atmos-
phere you catch sight of what is hap
pening on the stage. There is no
scenery, no drop curtain, no wings
and no footligbts. The actors make
their entrance from doors at the back
OF the stage, one of which is to the
left and the other on the right.
No actresses appear. Although
not actually forbidden, 1t is consid-
cred extremely bad form for a woman
to appear on the stage in China. All
the women's parts have to be taken
by men, and the impersonation is
absolutely perfect as to department,
gesture, dress and figure, and, above
all, voice The shrill falsetto twitter
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

worked into the soil. After this a COM
plete commercial fertilizer analysing
4 per. cent. nitrogen, 8 per cent. avail
able phosphoric and 10 per cent. pot
ash should be applied.
This fertilizer formula is very popu-
lar with large onion growers, and it
should be put on broadcast and thick.
If the ground is in high state OF
cultivation the commercial fertilizer
may replace in part, the barnyard
manure A top dressing of ashes and
hen manure might also replace in part
the commercial fertilizers.
Very successful growers use them
all and in addition nitrate of soda APP
piled broadcast in three or four ap-
plications during the growing season.
Wood ashes constitute one of the
best forms of potash fertilizers and
should be carefully kept unG er shelter
away from rains.
1t is we'll to bear in mind that it
costs Just as much to seed and culti-
vate a crop of onions that yields 300
bushels to the acre as it does to grow
a crop yielding 800 to 1000 bushels.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Shoes in colors.

Every effort is being made to pro-
duce novelties. Many colors are being
made up into suede shoes-purple,
sage green, sea blue, raspberry red.
dresses to match, and with white and
black gowns, and colored stockings
Of these bright shades are worn with
black shoes. New black stockings
have the walls of Troy in straight
lines from the knee, which looks like
black satin ribbon. Those who are
economically inclined have Isle thread
heels and toes to their silk stockings,
for silk does not last long, especially
If you walk much.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
A. q. PHILLIPS. Kansas.)

(By A. G. PHILLIPS, Kansas.)
To insure the best success in this
work, the pouitryman must first have
fixed in his mind the line he wishes
to follow and then bend every effort
to carry it out. If he wishes to breed
hens for eggs, the first thing he must
do is to select his stock with that OBJ
ject in view.
A farmer who feeds steers for. beef
production picks out individuals which
conform closest to the type of animal
which he considers would make the
best feeder. This type is entirely diff
ferent from the one dairyman would
select for his dairy herd. The man
who selects horse to use on heavy
drag wagon hunts for one which he
thinks can best do that work, while
the man selecting a race horse would
pick one of an entirely different con-
formation.
Thus, in intelligent selection of our
live stock the purpose for which it is
to be used is first determined In ap-
plying this principle in the poultry
business, there are several things
which should be considered in select
ing hens for layers.
The first thing to notice concerning
the shape is, as to whether or net the
hen is rangy or becky. A bocRy hen
indicates meat producer, While the
more rangy one indicates the produc-
ton of eggs. Since the development
of the egg, to large exte1t, takes
place in the region of the body below
the broad part of the back that part
of the body should be broader than
the fore part. THIS gives to the body
V-shaped appearance as viewed
from the top, the small part of the
v lying toward the front When a
hen is in heavy laying condition, her
abdomen is lower than the breast line.
This gives the body the appearance
of being V-shaped as viewed from
the side along the top and bottom
lines, with the small part of the V
toward the front. This enlargement
of the body in the abdominal region
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Narrow Belts Smart.

While wide girdlelike belts are fash
ionable, there is something chic and
smart about the narrow belt which the
former lack.
Black patent leather belts one and a
half inches in width are popular.
These are decorated with buckle to
match, or one of antique silver. Plain
stitched cloth belts to match the suit
are also worn. Sometimes these are
trimmed with tiny white buttons ar
ranged in a design at the back.
Narrow satin belts are in demand.
Some are made of contrasting color
from that used in the dress.
Suede and leather belts are made in
all widths desired, and in every color.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
The Living Room.

In choosing chairs for the living room
the individual requirements of the
members of the family should be re-
membered, so that when the family is
gathered together there will be COM
Portable spot for each member.
The curtains, too, should be chosen
in accordance with the needs and de-
sires of the family.
Since the living room is always
where the privacy of home life is en-
joyed, the curtains should, If neces-
sary, serve as protection from passers-
by.
On the other hand, the room will
probably require all the light possible.
A happy arrangement is often made by
having upper and lower curtains. Such
sash curtains are made in two tiers
and hung on two sets of brass rods,
80 that either the upper or lower half,
or both, can readily be drawn aside.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
POMACE MAKES
A FERTILIZER
Waste From Apples May Also
be Used as Hog Feed-An
Excellent Way to
Dispose OF It.

Apple pomace can be used as Ter
tilizer. 1t will add humus to the Soil.
Never put the pomace in the orchard,
as it spreads fungous diseases and in
sects which otherwise Mould De de-
stroyed.
Hogs eat pomace readily. And that,
says Albert Dickens, professor of hor-
ticLlture at the Kansas Agricultural
college, is one of the best ways to dis
pose of it. Do not feed pomace to
fattenng hogs, as the acid in it will
set their teeth on edge, and they may
eat less.
Pomace is sometimes placed in bar
rels and covered with water, vinegar
being made In this way. This is an
unsatisfactory method if there is very
little juice left in the pomace. Flies
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
GOLD is MINED BY QUAKES
Volcanic Eruptions often Open Vast
Mineral Deposits in the
Earth.

Nome Alaska.-"It's poor earth
the new and startling version of the
old proverb tits an i'll wind that
blows nobody any good"
The earthquake disturbances OF
September and October in southwest
ern Alaska have brought to the sur
face scores Of gold mines, which will
add millions of dollars to the wealth
of the people of the territory.
The manner in which the earth
quake operates to bring potential
gold mine in sight is, says the Detroit
Free Press, as follows when the
trembling motion of the earth's crust
becomes exceedingly violent it pro-
duces deep cracks in the surface. The
earthquake, it is well known, rolls
over the surface of the earth in GER
tain direction just as a wave rolls
over the surface of the ocean
The earthquake, however, is not
working in a fluid medium, and It's
action upon the more stiff and brittle
crust Of the earth produces many
kinds of fractures and rearrange-
ments of the superficial strata. One
portion of layer of rock is lifted up
and placed upon another. What was
once the surface of the earth is buried
deep out of sight, and the rock that
has been buried deep out Of sight for
ages is brought to light.
That side of crack in the earth
from which the pressure is coming is
very apt to be lifted up and pushed
over the opposite side. In other cases
the gold-bearing lode lies concealed
under the surface soil Of a hillside
and the earthquake shakes away the
gold, exposing the quartz.
The gold-bearing lead in the newly
fractured rock is lifted up and expos
ed few feet above the ground. The
miner has only to stretch forth his
pick and strike the auriferous rock.
Thus, through an intervention of the
benevolent earthquake, gold is discov-
cred which might never have been
found, and, in any case, an expendi-
ture of many thousands OF dollars in
mining machinery is avoided.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

seen on the front seat of his motor
car.
The Cossack, member of one Of
the far-famed light cavalry regiments
which so faithfully guard the car, Is
of a commanding build and with the
high chapeau which goes with the uni
form appears to be giant. With his
long wide skirted coat, high black
boots, high chapeau and decorations,
the Cossack presents the most strik-
ing appearance of any retainer ever
brought to Washington by any for
eign diplomat Across his broad breast
are rows of dangerous looking cart
ridges and the revolver and dagger
which are suspended in leather hol-
sters outside his coat look most busi-
nesslike.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

makes the back appear somewhat
narrower, giving tie body V-shaped
appearance from the back downward
on the sides as viewed from the rear.
Thus, body V-shaped in three di-
rections indicates large productive
powers.
A good layer is longer in body, neck
and legs than meat-producing hen.
She stands up we'll and has well
spread tail Observation has shown
that a pinch-tailed Leghorn is not
generally as good layer as is fan
tailed one.
The character of the head furnish
ings is an indication of the hens lay
ing condition When a hen is in full
laying her comb is full and bright
red. Some Plymouth Rocks when
laying heavily will have Topped combs.
and therefore become disqualified as
show birds When hens are Noting
they lose all their color in face and
comb and the size of their combs be-
come very small, but as soon as laying
commences, the combs enlarge and
the color returns. Many instances
have been noted with Leghorns and
Minorcas which indicate that the
birds with the largest and reddest
combs are in heavy-laying condition.
A laying hen works and hunts lor
food all day, is the first off OF the
lroost and the last to go to roost.
Some claim the pelvic bone test to
be final and conclusive. Immediately
below the tail at the end of side
pieces of the back are two somewhat
bony protuberances These are called
the pelvic or LAY" bones, and are
just above the vent through which
the eggs must pass When an egg
is laid, these bones mist be forced
apart to allow its free passage. When
these bones are soft and pliable, and
spread sufficient to allow three fingers
| to- be placed between them, it is an
| indication that the hen is laying. II
they are hard and bony, and close
| together, the hen would not be con-
| sidered as laying at that time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Two Fashions In Costumes.

At the moment there are two dis
tinct fashions in the street costume
The severe, almost exaggeratedly plain,
coat and skirt made of rough material
or serge, is only suitable for the MORN
ing or for travelling, and the more elab-
crate coat and skirt that vary from
elaborate to very elaborate. This can
be made of serge, cloth, crepe de
chine, silk, satin, and so on indefnite-
ly. The coat is made to be worn with
skirt and waist to match or with
the one-piece model that is now 10 be
seen in velvet and the heavier grades
of satin and cloth.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Rio Price for Arm,

Pendleton, Ore.-Attorney Dan p.
Smythe. president of the Commercial
association and secretary of the Ore
gon Wool Growers association, is in
Portland to prosecute a damage suit
against the Northern Pacific COM
pany for 100000. While accompany
ing train load of sheep to Tacoma
eighteen months ago he received in
juries which resulted in the loss of an
arm and caused him to spend several
months in the hospital.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Dainty Dresser Cover.

For dresser cover, take three en-
broidered handkerchiefs, sew row of
insertion around each one; then join
them together, and put narrow lace
around all; line with any preferred
color of cambria, lacking at each COR
ner so it can be easily removed for
laundering. Put at each corner a bow
of ribbon the coloF of the lining.
This makes a very pretty dresser
cove
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Bacon Breeds

The large black hog, bacon breed
much in favor in England, is but little
known in this country, there being but
four herds as far as is lnown. They
are long, deep-bodied, with enormous
dropping ears. The SHOULDERS are
light, the carcass is rather limp, but
the bacon is as fine as any Tamwortt
bacon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
True Economy.

Women are slow to learn that the
wisest economy often means an out
lay of money that may seem reckless
squandering Be consistent in your
economy. Don't try to save on the
necessities of life. To do so is false
economy. But practice your econo-
mics on those things you do not
actually need-the Injuries Of life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

The French government asks for an
appropriation of $4,4O0,0 900 for military
aeroplanes. Those who imagined that
the aerial navies would reduce the
cost OF peace insurance" may have,
to revise their ideas.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

Who says the Filipinos have not at
tanned high degree of civilization?
Manila is grief-stricken over the de-
parture OF the troops for China. The
best baseball team in the city went
with them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

A woman in Iowa laughed so long
and so hard at joke that they had to
send for three doctors to chloroform
her. This ought to be some encour-
agement to those mournful members
of the community, the jokes,niths.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

One of Alaska's most popular vol
canoes is in violent eruption. If 1t is
assisting to temper the atmosphere in
its vicinity it is likely to make itself
dearer than ever to the hearts of the
Alaskan people.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
C0SsACK GUARDS NEW ENVOY
George Bskmetieff, the New Russian
Ambassador, Is Accompanied by
Picturesque Bodyguard.

When the new Russian ambassador,
George Bakmetieff, came to Washing
ton few months ago, he brought with
him a retinue of Russian servants, but
all dress as do other people here and
in Russia. The only exception Is his
personal bodyguard, an enormous Co.'S
sack, who wears the uniform of his
regiment. Everywhere the ambassa-
dor goes this strange figure may be
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

No man Is a hero to his stenograph-
er. So say the organized women Ste
nographers of Chicago. For self-pro-
lection then, we shall have to hire
male stenographers for whose opin-
ion we don't gave a hang.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

Silk stockings are no longer consid-
cred fashionable in Washington. Has
that any possible connection with the
crusade the women of Washington are
waging against high street car steps?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

Paris authorities have order Ray
mond Duncan to wear more clothes In
public. Evidently Raymond labors IN
der the impression that all the worlds
a bathing beach.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

A child years old in New York has
had his income raised from $4,000 per
year to $4,000, thus permitting him
to support his guardians in the style
to which they alleged that they have
been accustomed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Money in Hogs.

A farmer near Husum, Wash, owns
500 acres of undeveloped land cover
ed with oak trees which he has fenced
hog-tight. Last year he fattened so
hogs on acorns. feeding only $50
worth of gra'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Coal Ashes and Manure.

The siftings from coal ashes, when
placed on poultry droppings, absorb
liquids, fix volatile ammonia, prevent
offensive doors, and thus are of value
in preserving the qualities of the drop
pings for fertilizing purposes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28

A California boy % years of age
has married lady of SO. We hope
she will be good enough to refrain
from spanking him in case she hap
pens to catch him stealing jam.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-28
Would eliminate interpreters.

Chicago.-Rev. Abraham Lazarus
has written Municipal Judge SABBATH
advocating selection of judges who
can speak at least seventy languages
and thus dc away with unreliable in
terpreters.