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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

The annual report on the inspection
of commercial fertilizers In West Vir-
ginia win be ready for distribution in
a few days. 1t will have to mention
no really serious violation OF the fer
tilizer law. When farmers buy fer
tilizers in West Virginia they get what
the tags tell them they are getting;
indeed there are very few other pur-
chases that may be made with as lit
tie uncertainty.
The report will show that somebody
Is buying too much low grade fertil-
tier, but this Is not the fault Of the
law or those Entrusted with its enforce
ment. II some body will buy the low
grade stun when sworn statement
as to its inferiority conspicuously and
securely affixed to every package. it
is sad case to be sure, but 1t is be-
yond the reach OF fertilizer legisla-
ton. Just here it is to be observed
that while Glow priced" often means
TOW grade, there are exceptioAa to
this rule. Acid phosphates are among
the cheapest fertilizers obtainable and
there is no better source Of phosphoric
acid On the other hand, some Of the
highest priced materials may not be
the best for all purposes. For exam
pie, bone products, such as bone meal.
bone tangake, etc, which furnish SO
large part of the nitrogen purchased
In. this state. are, in this climate, nee
essarily slow acting manures. When
bone has time to decompose, as when
used on crops that do not have to at
tain their full growth In single sea
son, or when used in a rotation close
enough to prevent serious loss by
teaching, bone is an ideal manure. It
even tends to feed the crop more reg
ularly than the more quickly available
materials Unfortunately, however, 1t
is not on such crops OF in such rota-
tions that bone products are always
used, and while the lasting effect" is
always highly priced and often regard
ed as evidence Of double service, it
may, in the case OF quick growing
crops and loose rotation be the evil
dence of double 1oss-loss by leach
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

blossom. A-Week or SO after the pet
ais fall it is ready to begin its laying
of eggs. The eggs are laid on the.
leaves often at some distance from the
apples. The egg matches in or 10
days and the young larva, or worm,
eats little of the leaf and then goes
to the nearest apple. TWo-thirds to
three-fourths Of the little apple worms
enter the apples through the blossom
end. On entering the fruit the larva
eats to the core and continues eating
around same until fully developed.
when 1t leaves the apple. After leaV-
ing the apple it soon natures into the.
adult stage and is ready to lay more
eggs. These eggs hatch sometimes
during the last of Jul. varying with
the location in the state. The larvae
thus Matched constitute the second
brood Of the codling moth and are the
worms found in the ripe apples. Few
er eff the larvae of the second brood
enter the apples at the blossom end
than in the first brood, entering wher-
ever two or more apples touch or a
limb or leaf rub the fruit. The worms
from this brood leave the fruit and
find suitable locations In the scales of
bark and depressions, and there spin
their cocoons. In this stage they pass
the winter and the next spring change
to pupae and then the adult codlfng
moths emerge. ready to lay eggs for
the first brood of worms.
$hn
foregoing life history we see that the
larvae are Matched outside the fruit;
that they chew the foliage and fruit;
and that the second brood makes Its
appearance late in July Any chew
ing insect may be killed by poisoning
the substance eaten. The poison most
commonly applied for the codling moth
is some form of arsenic. Arsenate Of
lead has been found the most salts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
THE COOLING MOTH SHOULD Be DESTROYED

factory OF all the arsenical poisons.
Paris Green has been often used but
1t does not stay in suspension as we'll
as the arsenate OF lead and also burns
the foliage much more than the latter.
When to Spray.-The first applica-
ton should be made as soon as the
petals fall, and before the calyx closes
(See Fig), SO that the cavity will be
filled with the poison and awaiting the
larva when it enters the fruit. Great
care should be used to direct the spray
into the calyx (blossom end of the
young fruit and cover the foliage com
pletely. In case of heavy rains follow.
ing soon after the first spray second
application should be made in to 10
days. II no rains come the second ap-
plication should be made about three
weeks after the first, SO as to cover
the foliage when the eggs are hatch
ing. The third application may some.
times be made late in July to catch
the second brood Of moths, but usually
this is not necessary if the first two
applications are thoroughly made.
Preparing the Spray Solutions. The
commercially prepared arsenate OF
lead is recommended, and used in con
junction with the Bordeaux or Lime
Sulphur solutions. Two to 21s pounds
of the lead arsenate should be added
to each SO gallons of the above solu-
lions and mixed thoroughly.
Applying the Spray.-A high press.
ure and fine mist is to be preferred to
the low pressure. or coarse spray. AS
stated above, the spraying should be
done thoroughly SO as to completely
cover the foliage and to force the
spray into the blossom ends of the
young fruit, which are pointing in all
directions. The spray must be ap.
piled with sufficient force SO that II
will penetrate through the tree and en-.
ter the blossom end of the fruits
which point inward on the far side OF
the tree. LUTHER F. SUTTON.
Assistant Horticulturist, West Vir.
ginia University.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
MIGHTY RIVERS
TERRIBLE HAVOC
Forty thousand Homeless Along
the Mississippi.
10000 MORE ARE DESTITUTE.
United States Troops May Be Sent
To the Valley To Assist In Dis
trlbutlau Relief and To
Rreserve Order.

Washington, After talk with
President Taft Major General Leon
ard Wood, chief Of star of the Army,
predicted that more than 10000 per-
sons would be made homeless and
more than 10000 others would have to
be fed as a result OF the Mississippi
River food General Wood based his
prediction on reports already received
from Army officers now in the field.
The War Department will move as
rapidly as possible to take care OF
the homeless and needy in the flooded
districts. Brigadier General Ramsay
D. Potts, at Chicago, temporarily COM
manding the central division, will
have direct charge of the distribution
Of supplies and tents.
It was said that probably many
companies OF United States troops
eventually would have to be sent to
the Mississippi Valley to assist In the
distribution and to help preserve or
der. As quartermaster department
officers in the field call for troops they
will be dispatched in small detach-
ments.
General Wood said the National Red
Cross intended to send scores Of set
Element workers into the flooded coun-
try to help in caring for the homeless,
and also to see that those able to
work do not impose on the govern
ment's charity.
President Taft sent letters to
Chairman Fitzgerald, of the House APP
preparations Committee, and Senator
elect James, of Kentucky, bearing on
relief measures for the Mississippi
River flood sufferers.
II do not think it wise to make any
appropriation for the purpose of buy
ing food and other supplies until Off
GERS reach the ground and give us
some idea Of the amount needed and
the extent of the suffering and destttu-
tion," said Mr. Taft in his letter to
Mr., Fitzgerald.
Meantime, before any appropria-
ton is made" he continued, "the Sec
rotary Of War will not hesitate to use
of the Army supplies whatever is i'm
mediately needed, and have no doubt
that he has near at hand sufficient
amount to relieve such suffering as
can be relieved in that way"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
HIGHEST GRADE OF FERTILIZERS
SHOULD Be USED BY FARMERS
The Highest Priced Material May Not Be Best For All
Purposes Report Shows That Education Of West
Virginia Farmers Is Necessary

ing while nothing was growing; loss
In the half starved crop for which the
bone was applied, but for which II
could not become available in time.
Such losses must be very great and
even II we could AFFORD them 1t is a
shame to waste materials so well
adapted to better agricultural prac-
tees. A very considerable part Of
these losses il traceabie to the teach
ing that 1t is the acid phosphates that
make soils sour. Parties believing
this naturally buy the more expensive
bone as source of phosphoric acid. !.
An ever present opportunity for
wasting money in the purchase OF fer
tilizers Is to be found In the garbage,
muck tankage and other low grade
sources of nitrogen. Small quantities
of such materials are sometimes used
for the reason that they keep certain
mixtures In good mechanical condi-
ton. Larger quantities are often used
because some people insist upon hav-
ing something low priced at any cost.
But by far the greater part of such
materials are doubtless used to meet
the provisions of fertilizer laws which,
in many states, refuse to recognize
any difference between the best and
the worst sources of nitrogen and
which require that nitrogen of all sorts
be officially valued" on the same
basis.
The tags show the materials from
which the fertilizer is made and the
proportions in which the materials are
used. The purchaser knows just what
he Is getting; indeed he has very much
less reason for uncertainty than if he
had bought the materials and mixed
them himself, for in such case he must
of course take chances on the materi-
ais which may not be as ordered. In
West Virginia there is only one way
for purchaser of commercial fertil-
izer to be in any doubt as to what he
is getting and that way is to refuse to
read the tags.
PROF. B. HI. HITE,
West Virginia Agricultural Expert.
ment Station.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

when we reached England we took
baby to another doctor, who said his
condition was due to change Of food
and climate, and gave more medicine.
The rash got no better, and it used to
itch and burn at night SO bad that the
child could not sleep. He was COM
pletely covered with 1t at different
times. It was at this time that my
mother advised us to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. After using Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for
about nine months the places disap-
peared. There are not any scars, or
other kind Of Disagreement, and baby
is completely cured by the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. We have had no
further trouble with baby's skin. Moth
ing stopped the itching, and allowed
baby to sleep but Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment" (Signed) Mrs.
Margaret Gum, 20 Burrell St., Rox-
bury, Boston, Mass, March 10, 1911.
Although Guticura Soap and oint-
1ment are sold everywhere, a sample
Of each. with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti-
:ura, Dept. L. Boston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
Medical Genius.

An old doctor, seeing young one
who was going along the street with
half dozen shabby-looking men and
women, called him aside and asked:
"Who are all those people. and where
are you going with them?"
II will tell you In confidence" was
the reply. that I've hired them to
come and sit In my reception room I
expect rich patient this morning.
and want to make an impression on
him,-Judge's Library.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
Rhode island Leads In Good Roads.

Washington. Rhode Island, the
smallest State in the country, ranks
FIRST in percentage OF improved roads.
according to statistics gathered by the
Bureau OF Good Roads. The State has
nearly 50 per cent. OF improved roads,
Massachusetts, following close sec
ond with ~ per cent Indiana. Con-
necticut, New Jersey, Kentucky, Yer
mont and California follow in the or
der named In the entire country less
than per cent. Of the roads are class
ed as improved
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
To Take . pIfferent Route.

"Sistern and brethren" exhorted
Uncle Abraham, recent promotion
from the pillow to the pulpit. ION de
one side er dis here meetin' house Is
a road leading to destruction. on de
udder is a road gwtne to hell and
damnatlon. Which you gwine pur-
500? Oar is the internal question:
Which is you gwine pursoo?'
Law. Brer Abraham" spoke Sis
ter Eliza from the back pew. Il speck
I'm er gwine home too de woods!"--
4E{Dnincott
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
A MOTHER OF SOLDIERS.

Proposed Pension TO Woman Who
Had IS Sons In Civil War.
Washington Repr esentatiye Fran
els, of Ohio, has asked the House
Committee on Invalid Pensions to con-
slider Immediately a bill granting a
pension of $10O a month to Mrs. Sarah
Brandon, who furnished Is sons to
fight for the Union during the Civil
War. Mrs Brandon, who lives at
Jacobsburg, o., is said to be la years
old She has been married twice and
has had SO children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

The Cooling Moth, commonly called
the apple worm" is known wherever
the apple is grown. Losses to the ap-
pie growers of West Virginia due to
the ravages of this insect are almost
If not quite equal to the losses caused
by all the other insects combined.
Hence it is of prime Importance that
the apple producers of the state make
a united effort to combat this pest To
deal with the codling moth wisely we
must know its life history and Its
methods of eating.
Life EIistory-The adult moth
makes its first appearance at about
the time the apple trees are in
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
AmerIeans Il MexIeo stranded.

Washington There are 211 Ameri-
cans stranded, some of them in abso-
lutte want. in Vera Cruz, on the east
coast Of Mexico: IN Mazatlan. on the
west coast, and in Manzanillo, in the
interior Of the State Of Jalisco. The
American Red Cross here dispatched
$500 to the American Consuls in
those places to aid IN their relief. The
Red Cross says Il probably win be
necessary to issue = national appeal
for aid.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
Child chokes To Death.

Troy, N. Y-While blowing a blad-
der with group Of little playmates
here. Jessie Kosska, Polish child,
drew the bladder into her throat. and
though she made frantic efforts to re-
move the obstacle, she choked to
death within a few moments
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
SUICIDE PROTECTED FAMILY.
Wrote Warning Against Matches,
Then Turned on Gas.

Lafayette. Before seeking his own
death by asphyxiation. James Hall
protected his absent family from a
possible explosion and when they re-
turned home they found pinned on
the front door a note: Don't strike
q match" In an upstairs room was
Halls body and the house was filled
with gas from a jet he had opened.
His motive for suicide is not known.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
Hence the Tears.

A German lass stood ct q steam
ship pier, weeping. Why do you
grieye. Frauiein9r Because my low
er has sailed. and fear that before he
returns someone else may propose to
me and Ismay accept Satire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
AIT Sounded TO Him.

Il think" said Mrs, Cumrox. who
was arranging a musical programme.
that We will have a mezzo-soprano.
"All right" replied her husband
Don't bother me about 1t. Go ahead
and see an architect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
RASH ALL OVER BABY'S BODY
iTCHED so He COULD
NOT SLEEP

"on July 81. 1909, we left Boston for
a trip to England and Ireland. taking
baby with us. After being in Ireland
a few days q nasty rash came out all
over his body. We took him to doc
tor who gave us medicine for him.
..The trouble started in the form OF
a rash and was all over baby's body,
head and face, at different times. It
irritated, and he would scratch 1t with
all his might. The consequence was
it developed into sores, and we were
afraid it would leave nasty scars on
hic faoa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
Mnt : Elatterina opinlorl.

Blobbs-sD young DR.. Squills
know much about medicine? ," Slobbs
well, should say that what he
doesn't know about medicine would
MI morgue."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
MAKER OF PIES DIES.
Found Consolation In Religious Texts
OF Card. M ottoee.

Chicago. Elisha w. Case, 70 years
old, known as the worlds most ex-
tensive maker of pies, is dead here.
During his long illness he found con-
ISOLATION in texts of many card notices
hung in his room. The favorite one
was Christ is the head of this house;
the unseen host at every meal; the
silent listener at every conversation"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
ln q Hurry.

Magistrate What is the charge
against this old man?
Off1cer-Stealing some birthstone,
your honor. He was caught In the act,
Magistrate Ito prisouer) My aged
friend, couldn't you have waited few
years longer?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

Mrs. wfns1ow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammar
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

Consul F. T. Dumont advises that
the technical study OF French West
India ports by a commission from
France, for the selection OF one of
them for extensive harbor develop.
sments. is now being made.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

1t appears that the Canadian North
ern Railroad is planning to build an
electric railway from Toronto to st.
GATHERINGS, joining there with the road
already laid to Niagara Falls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

Not only say the right thing in the
right place, but, far more difficult still,
leave unsaid the wrong thing at the
tempting moment.-Sala.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

The woman who suffers in silence
usually manages to make lot of
noise about 1t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

Alimony is the cement that is some
times used to mend a broken heart.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

There are men who see that dignity
may be disgraced, and who feel that
disgrace may be dignified. Boiling-
broke.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Ribs radiate from a center disk Of
metal in kite frame patented by a
Wisconsin man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
She Knew

She Knew. -
Miss Gusher-Oh, please tell mel
Do you think poets have to be bornY
The Poets Wife-Yes, borne with.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

For HEADACHE-Hteks CAPUDTNH
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
It's liQuid-pleasant to take-acts immedi-
&tely. Try it. l0c, &c., and 50 cents at arug
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

As we grow more sensible we refuse drug
cathartics and take instead Natures herb
cure, Garfield Tea.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

The Brazilian minister Of the in
terror has given contracts for two
more wireless telegraphy stations in
the Acre Territory (at Xapury and
Taruaca), supplementing those at
Cruzeiro do Sui. SIENNA Madureira.
and Rio Branco.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

Gf1nM THE STAGE VIII tell you howl Write for
UUVN III - hVI desert ptive circular ills Ereel
6K0GLAND CO., lAo7 Larimer Street, Denver, Colo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11
Rats.

Rats.
Jim-Do you think Mamie Is taller
than Susie
TIM should say that she is just
about one rat taller.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

The sultanate of Oman occupies
the southeastern extremity Of the
Arabian Peninsula. Its area is indie
termined, as the western, or desert,
boundary, is not fixed The country
is largely mountainous and arid and
the population ESTIMATED at 0,000
to 500, 000l. Is confined to the sea
coast and TO some valleys in the in
terror IN which water for irrigation
MAJ he ehtasned from wells.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

more sashionsble thsn var psper or paint and Coz,
far esa IL refined and exduisite In color TO con-
pzre with any klnd n nlsonine Goes further On
the val does not chA pee rub OF iass far longcE
is Beanfifus Tlnts Cones an ready 70 mix With cola
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-11

A congress of universities Of the
British Empire viii meet in London
next July.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-22

authorized to go over the records OF
the no aIamafion service and interior
department and thoroughly investi-
gate and examine all expenditures
made out OF the reclamation fund,
and 10 submit an itimized statement
10 congress-. In it's report the COM
mission will show In detail how the
money has been used so that con-
gTess will be able to determine
what amounts have been charged to
the settlers On the various projects
over and above the amounts prop
erly and necessarily expended in the
building of the storage and diver
sion works. When such report Is
made Senator Boarh will ask con-
gress to appropriate sGff' met money
to m all lcssts due TO error I'm
cons;ru tion and 10 that extent re-
lieve the So tiers. II this plan is
put through there will 10 a meter
ial reduction In the cost assessed
against SETTLERS On some of the
projects. for the payments due now
from settlers on government pro
jects VII be for tie next five to 10
Year and there - ample time to
adJug. heir atCct nts before final
payments become due.
This spirit OF vigilant effort In
behalf Of the settlers. old and
new. as we'll as the prospective I'm
migration, should have the most
hearty, earnest and enthusiastic en-
dorsement OF the people of tho west
In particular II. not OF the people OF
the entire country, as 1t is a force
ful and effective movement In the
interest OF a more rapid settlement
and development OF the unoccupied
lands Of this vast and wonderful
fertile pas. of the world. Idaho Is
fortunate and to be congratulated
upon having so able, progressive and
f~ar-seeing Il man as r in the
house OF congress, who Is big
enough TO represent all interests oil
the west and the nation at large
without fear or favor. or narrow see-
tional prejudice.-Idaho Falls Reg
ister.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-22
X FOR THE WEST.

Senator Borah Is untiring In HIS
fforts In behalf OF SETTLERS and the
svelopment OF the west. He does
ot rest content with the passagc
I the three year homestead bill
nown as the Borah Bill and as
mended protecting old homestead
~ and then getting his bill
through granting early title 10 all
etflers on government reclamation
,rotects. but IL now preparing TO
irees a new pro oAition which rs
Intended to furthsr relieve the bur
1en thas rests upon those who ac-
uire lands under government irri-
.athon projects. There have been
nanay serious as we'll M expensive
Mistakes In engineering and con-
truction by the government. which
.as proven very costly TO the peo-
lie. The main object OF the SEN
bin 10 to correct this in-
ustice md place the expense upon
he government. Looking to the
ccomplish ment OF this end the sen
tor has introduced a bill which he
iii endeayor TO pass at the next
ession OF congress, authorizing the
reation OF n commission on govern
nent reclamation projects to con
,ist OF the chairman OF the senate
nd the house committee on lrriga-
ion. and a civil engineer appointed
" the president and confirmed by
he senate. The commission ia