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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-09-10
CUTTING AND TRANSPORT
INC. LUMBER.
By Clifford Pinchot.

The difference between the
practical work under ordinary
numbering and conservative lunl-
behring's is chiefly IN the selection OF
trees to cut. in telling them, and III
the first part OF their journey from
the stump to the mill. Under d
working plan the trees to cut are
chosen in such d way that when
they are gone the forest will suffer
but little from their absence. be
cause their places will be taken bv
others as quickly as possible.
Usually the trees selected are first
stamped with a marking hatchet to
prevent mistakes, and then the next
step is to cut them down.
A tree NAV be felled either with
the AK or with the saw. In either
case the first thing to consider IS
the height above the ground at
which the cut is to be made. High
Stumps needlessly waste the best
timber in d sound tree. Low
stumps are slightly more difficult
to cut, and therefore a little more
expensive, but the additional cost
is more than balanced by the gain.
When the trees are down their
lower branches are chopped off and
the trunks are sawed into logs.
When this has beer done the logs
are dragged away BY horses. mules
Or oxen, or in some cases by a long
wire rope which is wound on the
drum of d donkey engine. This is
called "skidding the logs" In this
way they are collected in piles call
ed "roll-ways,' or assembled in
ydltS, VI Oti'Si NlSt Hlduc TcdON
for the next step III their progress
to the mill. Care is needed in skid
ding not to rub or tear the bark
from the valuable standing trees or
to break the Young growth down.
for much harm is quickly done in
this way.
After the skidding the logs NAV
be transported to the sawmill in
many different ways. Sometimes
they are loaded on sleds and drawn
over carefully made ice roads to a
logging railroad or to the bank Of
a stream. When the stream is not
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-09-10

swift or deep enough to carry the
logs by itself. splash dams are built
in which great quantities Of water
are held back for a time. When
such a dam is opened the water IS
set free and great numbers OF logs
NAV be driven far down the stream
by the sudden food. In larger
streams the logs are sometimes
made into RATS. or they may be
driven sing1y down the river. The
log drivers who do this work
learn to balance themselves on the
floating, rolling logs, and walk on
them almost as easily as on the
solid ground. Sometimes loco
motives drag the logs behind them
over the ties, or they are hauled on
cars which I'VE poles cut IN
the woods instead of over metal
rails; often they are rolled into
slides built Of other logs, and either
move downhill by their own weight
or are dragged along by horses.
cattle or steam. In southern
swamps the logs are sometimes
swung up BY d wire rope suspended
from the trees. and 50 loaded on
the great hatboat which carries
them to the mill.
At the mills the logs are cut in
to lumber bv various kinds of saws.
Of these the circular saw is still
very widely used. although the
wide bite or kerr which it cuts in
the log makes it very wastefuI Of
timber. A large circular saw
makes a kerf a quarter of an inch
VIDE, SO that IN cutting four one
inch boards enough wood to make
a fifth board is ripped into saw
dust. Band saws are far less waste
full. for they are thinner and make
a narrower kerr. Hence they are
taking the place of the circular
saws. although they do not work SO
rapidly. Many mills. in addition
to their band saws or circulars. use
gang saws. which cut out several
boards at the same time.
Besides lumber, the best saw
mills produce great quantities Of
lath and shingles, made from small
logs called bolts" cut especially
for that purpose. or from slabs,
edgings, and other pieces Of wood
which might otherwise be wasted.
But IN spite Of every effort to pre-.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-09-10
LEAF-SPOT DISEASE
CAUSES DAMAGE
Leafspot Troubles are Due to
Parasitic Fungi, and Are Worse
In Seasons of Abundant Rainfall.
By A. D. Selbv.

he term "diseasc" as aDp]l.d
to plants, means any change in that
plant toward reduced vigor from
ordinary or average behavior.
When a plant shows any deviation
from the regular behavior Of that
plant III respect to appearance.
growth. color Of bark. foliage.
fruitfuiness, time Of dropping
leaves or length Of life, IN short
when the plants fail to on
torn to these averages which
nave been established by
extended observation for the
species and variety in question.
the plant is said to be diseased"
he more usual symptoms e DIS
ease are marked bv evident differ
ences IN the plant. The leaves
become spotted. curled or discoloJ-
ca, or may even drop pTennature1v.
n 1ruit may develop u~nevenlv OF
be marked BY decayed spots. or tic
branches may blight. wilt or d4e.
IN al such cases We have,a maui
ie>' loss OF Vl9or and profit.
Nf1lle most OF these troubles ,r
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
EvANGElISTS WIFE
TRIPS, FRACTURES

The details concerning the accident
TO Mrs. Iegg have come to the anxious
friends at Indiana Harbor, where the
evangelist was conducting revival
when summoned by wire. 1t seems
that Mrs Legg tripped over something
on the stairs and fell heavily and In
such a manner as to fracture her skull.
She was unconscious for several days
and when she returned to sensibility
she was paraiyzed on one side Fry
sipelas also set in, and owing to her
years and severe injury her life is de-
SPARED of. The sympathy of her many
friends Is deep and genuine.
1t seems that the revival is not to
suffer because or this loss. for the
Parker Evangelistic company takes his
place Evangelist Parker began Tues
day evening and the audiences have
commenced to respond to his efforts
that last night being the largest since
he arrived in the city.
Mrs. Parker and Miss Nellie Blythe
White arrived yesterday to assist ir
the personal work. Mrs. Lola Calvert
the musical director, is a soloist and d.
rector of rare ability. A splendid meet
ing is assured. Everybody is made
welcome. Christian church. 3717 Grape
vine street, the center of the city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
EVERY SERVICE
I BRINGS RESULTS

In spite of the fact that the present
revival at the Christian church follows
two other very large gatherings, yet
this meeting is already bidding fair
to take its place among Hammonds
most successful revivals.
Though it is generally recognized
that it is difficult to follow one big
meeting with another in the same
church, yet 1t looks as thought the
rule would be broken. Already over
half hundred have come forward to
confess their faith and to unite with
the church. The Christian church is
now well on its way toward 1900 addi-
tions in Rev. Sharp's ministry, and
that mark will be we'll passed before
the present meeting closes.
1t will be remembered that in the
meeting last year this church was
made happy when 1t passed the one
thousand mark. This also gives some
idea of its constant and aggressive
growth.
The sermon subject last night was
why l Am a Christian" The subject
tonight will be Why 1 Am a Christian
Only
| Tonight is the last service of the
week, as there will be no meeting Sat
urday night
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
HAUSMAN
GETS DIVORCE

The divorce case in which Adolph
Hausman, the turnkey at the county
jail at Crown Point, sought a divorce
from his wife, Laura Hausman. was
tried before Special Judge William
Johnson at Valparaiso
The divorce was granted, but Attor-
ney William Il. Sickman. representing
the defendant, secured $500 alimony for
his client. The plaintiff was represent
ed by Attorneys Meeker and Bozarth.
This brings to close a most inter
esting case the principal feature OF
which was the fact that a jailer mar
ried one of his prisoners. Their matri-
monial career was a stormy one from
the start, however, and 1t has culmi-
mated In a legal separation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
LAKE COUNTY
COURTS AT
A GLANCE
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, ROOM NO.
Judge Virgil S. Rciter.

LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, ROOM NO
Judge Virgil S. Rciter.
Case Disposed OF.
$685. Goldberg VS.. Northern Indiana
Gas & Electric Co. J. X. Stinson for
the plaintiff and Bomberger. Sawyer 6
Curtis for the defendant. Jury returns
a verdict in favor of the defendant
Cases on Call.
Acknowledgement Illinois Steel Co.
3S22-Smith V Protected Home Circle
Friday April 5, 1912
626s--Seipp Krikszinnos.
6414-Montau v westchester Fire In
surance Co.
6559-Cohen ct al. V Wolper.
s--Kettrick Bros. Co. McIlroy b.
& II. Co.
7o4s-Klemperer zoll.
Io7s-Martin v Sears.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, ROOM NO.
Judge Lawrence Becker.
Information.
| The court is taking up special mat
| tiers until Tuesday. when the Chinese
murder case will come up. The case OF
state VS.. Vim Ham, charged with muir
der. will be tried on Tuesday. April 9.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT. ROOM NO. >
| Judge johannes KopeIke.
! At Crown Point.
/ INFORMATION.
i Jury cases are all off, Bryan divorce
| case up. Monday before special Judge
i w C. McMahan in Superior court
Court cases off.
Il LAIxE-PORTER CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge w. c. McMahan.
At Valparaiso.
Cnse Disposed OF.
Hausman VS.. Hausman. Divorce case
Meeker & Bozarth for plaintiff Before
special Judge William Johnson. Di
vorce granted. Defendant gets $500 all
mony.
Darroch VS.. Herman Bigler ct al. Be
fore Judge W. c. McMahan.
Cases on Call.
Fifth Friday. April s.
| l346-Parks Parks.
Il 1349--Helmer Horak.
i 1354-Chalmers Motor Co. v Putnam
1359--Jones Jones.
L 136o-Paragrine Drain.
| 1361--Skinner zugbaum.
| 1362-Berghoff Brig. Co. Martin.
| 13s5--Phares Hamilton.
1350-Rhoda Rhoda.
/ 1371--Risden Earle ct al.
| l372-Earle Earle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
SENSATIONAL CHARGES
FILED IN DIVORCE CASE
Louis E. Rahal Makes Accu-
sations in Court Against
His Wife.

Attorneys O'Donnell and Norton of
Gary have filed a complaint for a di-
vorce in the case of Louis E. Rahal VS..
Nettie Rahal. Some unusual allega-
tions are made.
It is alleged in the complaint that
the defendant was victim of the NOR
phine habit; that she would refuse to
prepare the plaintiffs meals, that she
would lie around I'm torpor half OF
the time, and finally that she would ad
NIT Charles Cory to his home much
against his wishes.
1t is alleged that following their
separation in Tolleston, where they
lived, that she went to Lansing, Mich.
where she Is living in an apartment
with Cory.
1t is related that the plaintiff, desir-
| ing a reconciliation, sent Rev. Wilson
of the First Presbyterian ch..rch OF
| Lansing to intercede In her behalf and
| that she refused to admit him to hel
! house The couple were married Sept
| 29, 1907. and separated Oct. %, 1908.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
MONON FIREMEN
GET INCREASE

Lafayette, Ind. April 5.-After max
ing a threat that they would strike in
five hours, 2o0 f1remen on the Monon
railway were granted an increase of
10 per cent in wages last night. A
month ago the men requested an in
crease of II per cent, and today a con-
ference was held with General Man
ager Westfail of the Monon. Eugene
Ball, first vice president of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers. at
tended the conference, and the trouble
was adjusted without ealing the men
out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
Death of Infant,

Alice Muney, the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Muney, 4o4 West
State street, died at the family resi-
dence last night following a short ILL.,
ness. The funeral will be held from
the All Saints church Saturday morn
ing al o'clock. The Rev. Father Bar
rett will officiate and interment will
occur at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
Billiard Tournament.

An interesting handicap pool tourna-
ment is being arranged at Cox's billi-
ard parlors. which will commence next
Monday, and from the number of en-
tries that are being sent in there will
be long list before the entries close
Monday afternoon.
Some OF the best GUESTS in the city
will take part. and those doing the
handicapping are finding a hard time
matching the men. So far eleven en-
tries have been received and it is likely
list of twenty will participate.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05

ready delivered a car to Dr. H. c. Merz
and has number of other sales on
tap.
John Schmueser has just received four
carloads of Fords from the factory.
This is one of the largest shipments
that have ever been made to Hammond
Schmueser has made a number of sales
and delivery Will follow as soon as pos
sible.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
New State Case.

The case of the state VS.. John Besoiu,
who is charged with striking John
Opincar over the head with a piece OF
iron. is on trial before Judge Lawrence
Becker In the Lake superior court at
Hammond. Attorney Joseph Meade
represents the state and Attorney Jo-
seph Conroy John Opincar The as
sault occurred March 20. 1912.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
TOL.LESTON

Miss Kathryn Slocum visited her
home in Highland yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dappert of Tay-
loryille, ILL.,. will be the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. E e. Shower for a few days.
Mrs. G. Elser entertained Mesdames
o. Elser and c. Nusbaum OF Chicago
yesterday.
Miss Myrtle Elser is spending the
day in Chicago.
Mrs William Traeger OF Crisman
was the guest of Mrs. Ed. Fineid yes
terday.
Mesdames G. and r. Shearer and
Miss Daisy Shearer of Wheeler were
the guests of Mrs. Bert Edwards to-
day
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
Auto Dealers BUSY.

Automobile dealers are preparing for
great activity this spring and summer.
and it is expected that there will be a
larger number OF machines sold this
year than ever before
Lochiel w. Simpson. who has secured
the agency for the Hudson car in this
locality, has just purchased a fine
demonstrating car and will bring 1t out
from Chicago today Simpson has al
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
Cold Weather Costly.

The warm weather of the past few
days has developed a number of leaks
in water pipes and the plumbers of the
city are busy fixing them The severi-
| ty of the winter has cost the property
owners of Hammond hundreds OF dol
lars in addition to the excessively
heavy coal bills.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
Harbor Man Patentee.

Andy Sedivyg of Indiana Harbor is
the patentee of metallic tie and rail-
road fastener. papers fer which have
been issued to him by the patent office.
The invention can be applied to rail-
road and interurban construction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05

three days convention which will be
held in midsummer at Hartford City,
Ind 1t is the plan of Mayor Darrow.
who is president OF the league to have
the program outlined for discussion on
the new legislation for cities and
| towns which will be presented to the
next legislature.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05

the Gary club only playing Sunday ball
throughout the season. This will give
Henning Sunday to play his extra
games in, and Crown Point at present
looks ripe for the signing of Hennings
pitching arm for the season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
PLANS NEW
LEGISLATION
Municipal League Program
Committee to Meet.

Laporte, Ind, April 5.-Mayor OAR
row today called a meeting of the pro
gram committee of the Indiana Munich
pal League to be held in Indianapolis
April II to outline the work of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
GARY GETS HENNING

Especial to THE TIMEs)
Crown Point. Ind. April 5.-Pitcher
Henning has signed up with the Gary
steel mill team for the coming summer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05

ARE YOU READING THE TIMEss
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-14
VARIATION OF THE JAB0T
Delicate Touches of Lace Are for
Those Who Prefer That Form
of hdornment.

For the little lady who still regards
the overgrown jabots and rather
voluminous frills with doubt there is a
very charming and conservative touch
to be given her new blouse or one
piece dress. To match the round col
lar and turnback lace cuffs In the little
frill or lair Of frills of lace or lace
bordered chiffon that come through a
crosswise slit in the front Of the
waist.
These miniature jahots should be not
more than four inches long and not SO
full as to seem crowded through the
opening. If one only is used the open
ing is about five inches above the belt
line. If one wishes the more elaborate
effect of two falls of lace let the sec.
ond be just far enough above to let
the dropping lace just overlap the
silt" from which The lower jabot
comes.
A very pretty variation could be
made to match embroidered collar and
cuffs by having jabot ends like this to
match, but unless the linen used is Of
the filmiest the jabot should be scant-
lily plated to avoid a bunch effect.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-14
American Fertilizer Resources

The old days of farming without
fertilizing have passed We have
now learned that our soil must be
renewed With scientific and inten-
sive farming there is no reason why
the United States should not sup
port three times as many people as
populate III now.
We are finding fertilizer for our
Z farms att home. The United States
possesses the largest phosphate fields
in the world and not only supplies
all that is required for home con-
sumption, but also exports large
quantities to foreign countries All
of the potash, however, required for
cur fertilizers is imported from Ger
many. &@
Recently the department of agri-
culture has been conducting a search
for potash fields at home, which has
finally been crowned with success.
In the giant KEEPS seen on the Paci
fic coast satisfactory source of pot
ash@ has been found The kelp
. FLOWS along less than one-fourth of
the coast line have been mapped,
and wit these should yield from two
TO three times as much potash as the
present importations. These sea-
weeds are able to extract by selec-
tive ,Jabsorption the potash salts
/ sfTGnG tics sea water, and on drying
'thtsf salts are very largely exuded
on the surface The dried plants
I contain from rs to. IS per cent of
their weight of potassium chloride.
and the later can be very readily ex-
tractcd. The Helps also contain
iodine, and many other Dyproduc,s
can be obtained from them. It is
possible that these byproducts will
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-14
Button Boots for Street.

Slippers and pumps for street wear
have quite gone our Of style, and one
feels grateful that one healthfu fash
ion at least has been introduced. The
buttoned boots worn with velvet suits
and other dressy costumes are, how
ever, quite as dainty as slippers ever
pretended to be. Some of these boots
are made of satin and with their thin
soles, trim lines and high heels,
make the foot look fairylike. Other
boots are Of patent leather, with tops
of suede or satin, and for ordinary
afternoon wear there are well cut
buttoned boots Of dull calf vamps
OF stitched patent leather. With her
velvet costume the smart woman may
wear white glace gloves, though just
now very pale yellow suede or doe
skin gloves are considered more dis
tinctiye.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-14
TRIMMINGS ARE RICH
BRIGHT coLoRS NOTICEABLE EF-
Feet IN MILLINERY.
Foke and Semi-Poke Shapes Continue
Popular and Lend Themselves to
the Prevailing Style Of
characterization.

It Is difficult for woman past her
first youth to resist the temptation OF
INDUCING in one of the quaint poke
bonnets that are so becoming to youth
full faces, but she will find one Of the
larger flaring shapes more appro-
pirate. For young girls the semi-poke
is most fascinating, and one model
! noticed recently was unusually
smart. 1t was developed In ecru.
rough felt, lined with black velvet and
had an oddly shaped outstanding black
velvet bow at the back A dash of
color was given by tiny bunch of
most brilliant red roses, that were al
most Fame color. perched high on the
side back Of the crown.
White hats retain their favor, but
are best liked untrimmed, particular
ly when of rich white beaver.
A new trimming shows flowers and
leaves made of fine feathers. devel-
oped in brilliant color combinations
punches of leaves or red feathers have
the ends dyed rich green.
Ermiue is decidedly a favorite as a
hat trimming in band form, or as a
facing, and usually shows the animal
head as q decoration Fringe Is all
the rage and often the entire upper
side of the hat brim is covered with
overlapping rows of the narrow silk
edge. Large bows have the edges
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-14
HUMOROUS QU|Ps
Engilshman Assisted Out OF Dilemma
by Official Of Heraids' College
His One Achievement.

An Englishman applied to the Her
aids college for coat OF arms. In
such a case 1t is pleasant to be able
to borrow one from celebrated an.
cestor. The man in question could
not remember anything about his
great-grandparents, and therefore,
could not mention any achievement
by them which could be used as the
basis of a coat of arms. But the Of
fetal to whom he applied was not
easily discouraged
"Have you not done something your.
self" he asked
Nothing, | fear" said the man,
adding as a pathetic antithesis that
once, having been locked in Ludgate
prison for debt, he had found means
to escape from an upper window.
And how did you get down."
u got a cord, fixed 1t around the
neck Of King Lud's statue, and let
myself down"
Just the thing. There you have II
honor enough, Lineally descended
from King Lud. His coat of arms is
good enough for you."-Tit-Bits.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-14

tone announced that he would fol-
v lark through thick and thin.
Since The fight became as much
stones as il is Clark's. the curious
save concluded he is looking ahead
0 hts position with the Democratic
iarty In Missouri Stone wants tc
i'll Folk politically 50 that there
viii be no occasion for opqositi3-
rom him in the 1914 ton, wbe.
he figures on running for his third
term in the Senate. The senior
Senate is looking ahead but that Is
what has given him his posit'ei
throughout the State.
Stone recognizes that the strong
probability is that he will have to
defeat Gov Hadley, who has ambi-
.icns on the same toga that Stone
wears from time dat:ng March 4
1915, as the Republican candidate
lie is willing to accept the fight
with Hadley but he does not want
to engage in fight in his owr
party, which will be just as hard
fought within the party as the one
with the nominee OF the other party
will be. Herein lies his reason for
trying to discredjt Folk al he posi-
bly, can, and at the same time dis