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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
Crop Improvement
Robbine the Soil Should be a
Crime in Law AS It Is
Crime In Fact.
YIELDS IN KANSAS.
What the Community Spirit, Inspired
by Farmers Clubs and County
Farm Bureaus, is Doing for
Great State.

National Crop Improvement Servicel
While large yield of better grain
is the primary object of the Crop
Improvement Committee of the
Council of Grain Exchanges, it is
gratifying to know that when the
community spirit is aroused in any
locality all of the things which make
lite worth living are given a great
impetus
AS great as scientific agriculture
may be, it is secondary to the i'm
provement of rural life conditions,
which means better homes, better
schools, better roads, and all of the
things which add to the comfort and
happiness of mankind.
In reporting the wonderful develop
ment of Kansas, Prof. J. H. Miller,
superintendent of College Extension
Division, Kansas State Agricultural
College, says:
while the Crop Improvement
Committee has been chiefly con-
cerned about the Improvement of
wheat in this state, we have been
going on improving all the other
things
"ln 1907 Kansas had 100000 acres
of alfalfa, and today they have l,000,-
600 acres.
Only few years since there were
only about half a dozen men here
growing well-bred corn for sale. To-
are six to fifteen men who are grow
ing for sale the well-known varieties,
and the corn yield has been increas-
ing,
"A matter of great Importance in
Kansas has been the increase in
sorghums. Seven years ago there
were only about 100000 acres in
Kansas in crops of kafr, milo and
sweet sorghuns; the report of 1912
showed 2,318,769 acres of the three.
This year there will be planted, ap-
proximately, $4,000 acres of the
three.
The cash returns for milk in
Kansas Will be about three times as
much this year as in 1905, and about
twice as much for butter. In 1905
there was only one pure-bred herd
of Holsteins in the state, and not
one pure-bred Jersey herd. Today
there are about so pure-bred Hol-
stein herds, with stock for sale, and
about 20 pure-bred Jersey herds, with
stock for sale. During the last two
years more than 100 cars of high,
grade Holsteins and Jerseys have
been brought into the state and sold
THE Kansas farmers, business and
professional men have two hundred
million dollars on deposit in the state
and national banks of Kansas, there
being 9l6 state banks and 2l2 national
banks. This is the largest deposit
the state has ever known. The state
banks have reserve of 80 per cen,
and the national banks SO per cent
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
PRACTICAL FARM CREDITS.
The County Silo Committee is Be-
coming More Popular Every Day.

National Crop Improvement Servicel
In a number of counties the bank
ers are offering to finance all silos
recommended by the County Silo
Committee for the first year without
interest, and for the second year at
low rate. This puts the subject Of
rural credits on very substantial
foundation.
The bankers have always claimed
that if the farmers would put their
work upon a business basis, and spend
their money for permanent improve
ments that they will finance such
projects at the same rate that the
merchants enjoy for like accommo-
dations.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
BEWARE OF OINTNIENTS FOR Ca
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MER-
curry,

as mercury VIII surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains 10
mercury, and IS taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by f. j. Cheney G Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c. per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
SEEKS NEW LINCOLN HOLIDAY.
Illinois Senator Would Set Apart An
niversary of Gettysburu Address.

Illinois Senator Would Set Apart An
niversary Of Gettysburg Address.
The flftieth anniversary Of the deliv-
cry of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg
speech will be a national holiday If
President Wilson accepts the idea in a
resolution recently offered in the Illi-
nois senate by Hugh s. Magill, Jr.
"We respectfully petition his excel
lency Woodrow Wilson, president OF
the United States,- reads the Magill
resolution, ito set apart by proclama-
ton Wednesday Nov 10. 1913, as a
day Of national thanksgiving and dedi-
cation that we as a nation may dedi-
cate ourselves more wholly to the great
tasks remaining before u.s."
In the preambleatt is set forth that
Springfield, ILL.,, the home Of Lincoln, Is
b fitting place to start this movement.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
A COUNTY ROAD CLUB.

National Crop Improvement Servieel
The history of the S6s Day Road
Club, Carthage, Missouri. should be
known by every road committee in
every County Farm Bureau.
Mr.. J, D. Clarkson, the wide-avake
president of that club. says:
"Many bad roads are only good
road material wrongly placed. Under
our present system the big fat dollar
that goes into the collectors Office
k the fall looks like 80 cents when
you meet it on the road next spring"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08

style and with a sailor collar The
box plaits are applied on each side at
both front and back over indicated
lines, and these plaits extend below
the waist hhe and are attached to the
skirt at about hip depth.
For the sixteen-year-old size the
dress will require six and one-Quarter
yards of material twenty-seven inches
wide, with three-quarters of a yard
twenty-seven inches wide for the trim
ming.
This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
for girls of fourteen, sixteen and eighteen
years of age. Send 10 cents to this Office
giving number, 1857, and 1t will be prompt
ly forwarded to you by mail. If in haste
send an additional two cent stamp for let
ter postage. When ordering use coupon.
No............ Size. Observation-Disclosures.
Name OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .......".............
Address Observation-Disclosures.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08

a Office is hereby given that an appli-
n cation will be made to the Governor
N of Pennsylvania and to the Water
Supply Commission of Pennsylvania on
1913, by George H. Stein, Bruce a. Metz
gar and Alex. r. Cheston under the Act
of Assembly of the Commonwealth of
vide for the incorporation and regula-
ton of certain corporations approved
April 20, 1874, and the supplements there
to for the charter of an intended corpora
ton to be called Narrowsburg Water
Supply Company, the character and OBJ
ject of which are the supply, storage or
for commercial and manufacturing pur-
poses in the Township of Damascus,
County of Wayne, State of Pennsylvania,
and for these purposes to have, possess
and enjoy all the rights, benefits and
privileges of the said Act of Assembly
and it's supplements.
53eoi3 READ, GILL & LINN.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08

them all, feeling as do today. A pny-
sician can't heal the sick unless there's
healing in his own soul I'd bring
death, not life, into their homes. Tell
lhem to go awayv
Stuart emptied his pockets of all the
money he had in desperate effort to
break their disappointment
"The doctors too Ill to see you now"
he explained. "He sent this money for
you and hopes 1t will help you over the
worst until he can come"
He divided the money among them,
and they looked at II with dull disap-
polntment. They were glad to get 1t,
but what they needed more than mon
ey was the hope and strength of their
friends presence.
Doctor Stuart began gently, "I've
known You for about fifteen years.
You're the only father I've had in this
big town. and you've been a good one.
You've been acting strangely for the
past two weeks. You're in trouble"
"The greatest trouble that can come
to any human SOUL" was the bitter an
swer. But" he paused, and his eyes
stared at the ceiling as he groaned,
"I've got to bear it. What's the use to
whine?'
Stuart stepped close and slipped his
arm about the stalwart figure. His
voice was tender.
Come. doctor; you're not fooling me.
I've known you too long. There's only
one man on earth for whom 1'd'do as
much as ] would for you-my own
gray haired father down south. Come
now; tell me what's the trouble?"
Stuart could feel the big form sway
and tremble under the stress of over
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
The Root
; OF Evil
By THOMAS DIXON
Copyright, 1911. by Thounas
Dixon
By THOMAS DIXON
SYNOPSIS

/ Stuart, southern lawyer in New York, is
p love with Nan Primrose His friend,
Pr. Woodman, who has a young daugh-
pr, is threatened with the loss of his
Z rug business by Bivens, whom he be-
Fiended years before. Stuart visits the
frimroses.
Nan wants Stuart to accept place with
ivens' chemical trust. He dislikes Biv-
hs' methods and refuses. Bivens ca
him.
Bivens is in love with Nan. Stuart re-
kses the offer, and Nan breaks her en-
hgement with the lawyer Bivens asks
GOODMAN to enter the trust
WoodTnAn win not yield and sues Bivens'
PmpanY The promoter tells the doctor
and Nan are engaged. Harriet Wood
IAN is studying music. Stuart takes Nan
|r day in the country.
&stuart pleads with Nan to give up Biv-
4s, but the spell of millions is on her and
T. 10 yields to it.
Man becomes Mrs. Uvens. E=Arr,eL
yes stuart but he does not kn5w it
Z Inc years pass. Stuart becomes district
torney. He investigates criminal trusts
I az asks him to call.
Stuart wants Woodman to end his suit
Eainst Bivens, but the doctor stands
m. Bivens aids Stuart in his investi-
tion of crooked fnanciers.
5tuart's revelations aid In bringing on a
Isis. Bivens promises to aid the Van
hm Trust company, which is in trouble.
Goldman needs money badly.
in the stock market slump engineered
Bivens Woodman and many others
be all. The trust company fails because
vsns, at command of the money king,
eaks his word. Stuart faces his critics
front of Bivens' bank.
Che mob attacks Stuart and Injuries him
ghtly. Nan sees 1t and reveals her
Fe. Bivens piles s90,OOO,0O0 on a table
d calls Stuart to see the money to re-
te rumors of his financial weakness.
Etuart Is tempted to join Bivens as his
hfidential man. He accepts an invita-
n to visit the Bivens house and is re-
we'd by Nan.
1t a meeting of the discontented. at
lich Bivens is denounced, a bomb
Fower is killed by his own missile.
podman decides to continue his fight
ainst Bivens.
bruart's plea with i3ivens for Woodman
in vain. and the lawyer refuses to join
the mill!onaire's plans. Woodman
Eads guilty and Stuart who has re-
med as district attorney, defends him.
entence Is suspended Bivens Is ILL.,
his insistence, Stuart accompanies
and Nan on a duck hunting trip to
rginia, although Stuart fears Mans
Psence may tempt him beyond his
ength
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
YOUR BOY PARTNER.

National Crop improvement Service.l
If boys liked to milk cows as well
as they like to play baii-but they
don't. Do you know why? 1t is be-
cause the boy has no interest In the
results of milking. If you want to
keep your boy on the farm. take him
into partnership, and he will help
you build up your business. and be
ready to succeed you by the time
you are ready to quit
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08

whelming emotion. and his arm pressed
a little closer. And then the tension
suddenly broke,
The doctor sank into q chair and
looked up with helpless stare.
Yes. Jim, I will. I'l-tell-you.'
And he related his experiences in the
Bivens mansion. ending with:
"I-stole- case-of-jewels"
Stuart sprang to his feet, with an ex'
clamation of horror.
"You-did-whatr
"Yes," the doctor went on hoarsely
II stole a case of his jewels and sent
my girl abroad. I'm going to plead
guilty now and go to prison l shall
never again lift my head in the haunts
Of men,"
Stuart sobbed in anguish.
"You see, boy, failed when put tc
the test. 1t doesn't make any differ
ence about my reputation. Character
only counts, and Pm a thief"
shut upr' Stuart cried fiercely, seiz
ing his arm. "Don't say that agair
and don't talk so loudly. Whatever
you did you We're insane when you die
it."
Maybe it was a mistake. l dom
know. 1 couldn't think then. | only
know now that life is impossible any
more, and I'm ready to go. You car
send me to prison at once, Jim. I'm
glad you are the district attorney"
But I'm not l resigned my Office
this morning to go into business fol
myself. l had only another month tt
serve. You're not going to prison If
can help it"
But l don't want you to help It
It's the only place to go now-you see
boy, I can't live with myself any more
Besides I'm old and played out; the
world don't need me any longer"
well, l need you," Stuart broke in
"and you're not going to give up this
fight as long as I'm here"
"Pm failure; It's no use."
"But you've forgotten some things
the younger man said tenderly
you've helped 30 make my life wha
1t is-you haven't failed tn that. Yol
gave your blood to your country wheI
she needed it-you didn't fail In that
You have forgotten the thousands yol
have helped. the hope and cheer anC
inspiration that passed into their live
through yours. Well go 10 Blvens
house tonight Wen tell him the truth
Wen return the value of his Jewels
I'll get the money TO make good wha
you owe HIM His voice broke. ''Oh
why, why, why didn't you let. MI
know? I've influence with Bivens. HI
will drop the matter and no one OF
earth win know save we three"
But you don't understand, Jlm," tn
broken man protested. feebly. II tel
you I've given up. 1 can't take you
money. can't pay. tell you I'v,
given up. I can't take your money.
can't pay It back"
you can pay It back. too. If you like
Harriet viii be earning thousands o
dollars in a few years. Her success
sure"
A faint smile lighted the father
face.
"Her success is sure. isn't it9" h
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
CHAPTER XVII.
The Parting of the Ways.


RHE two weeks which followed
the Bivens ball were the
happiest Harriet Woodman
had known since Mans
[dow had fallen across her life.
cry moment was crowded with the
rk of preparing for her trip, except
hours she could not refuse Stuart,
b had suddenly walked to the fact
L something beautiful Was going
of his life.
Harriet watched him with keen joy
deep in her heart a secret hope
an to grow slowly.
he day she sailed he refused to go
b her to the pier.
why, Jim, You must come with
3" she protested.
No, can't, little pal Goodby."
3 3 watched the cab roll down Fourth
let toward the pier while a great
Te of loneliness overwhelmed him.
j night the doctor was not at home.
art raped on his door next morn
and got no answer. The girl said
had spent the night out-she didn't
W where.
b Stuart was about TO leave for his
be the doctor entered His bloodshot
were sunken deep behind his
+ VS., his face haggard and his
u llders dropped Stuart knew he
tramped the streets all night In a
Por of hopeless misery.
nart took his outstretched hand
led him into the library. 81
w why you tramped the streets; the
house is very lonely"
never knew what loneliness meant
reF The big hand fell In a
ure of despair.
uart pressed hts hand
understand I'm younger than you
- or, but I. too. have walked that
alone You're all in; you must &c
led and Sleep"
hen Stuart returned early from his
K in the afternoon he found O
p of forlorn women and children
ding beside the stoop. A pale, elf,
looking boy OF ten. whose face ap
T ed to be five years older. sat on the
r step crying. -
WHAT'S the matter. kiddieT' he ask
indy.
wants de doctor-me mudder's
She'll croak before mornin' ef he
come-dey an wants him" He
ed his dirty little hand toward the
rs- "He amt come around no more
week. The goil says we can't sex
hes asleep
II tell him you're here. The doc
been III himself"
urged the doctor 30 go at once Il
his patients. The work he loved
d restore hts spirits He was dunn
ded at the answer he received
b. mol I'm In no mood to work.
ip.t helD them ia poison and xii
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
Continued in Fridays Issue.
A Slow Gard Player.

-That maid reminds me Of you when
you first started in to play cards,
DEAR" said the husband at the table
when the girl was a long time bringing
IN the birds for dinner.
"Why soT' inquired the wife.
"She's delaying the game."-Yonkers
Statesman.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
qrs coon ENOUGH ron ME-.

West Central Minnesota has adopted
the following song as battle cryi
West Central Minnesota
oh, It's good enough. for me
I'll raise my corn and feed my stock
On clover hay and I'll never knock
West Central Minnesota
oh, It's here ! love to be,
It's the best place on the face Of earth
Minnesota for me.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
Exhibit.

Exe-So now he has a breach of
promise on his hands, and the woman
Is showing letters Of his saying he'd
do all sorts Of things. for her.
Wye-Sort of promissory note, Ell?
Exe-Yes, with the accent on the
''sorrv."-Boston Transcript.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08
FASHION Hint
BY JUDIc CHOLLET

This illustration shows very attrac-
tive semiprincess frock which gives
the Norfolk idea that is so smart this
season. The blouse is just simple
one with set-in sleeves that may be
finished either full length or elbow
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08

Hot weather makes aching
corns but why suffer? PEDOS
CORN CURE will give instant
relief.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-07-08

u.,.L..I... You should have regular supply
HehSuedleIS of THE SUN. Write for terms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-21

than the OOuC1 E1dIIl- mock. When hanging the bed part is perfectly flat, the same as a couch, and with the use of pillows, one may arrange them selves to NFtake'it easy" to their hearts content. Can you i m a g i II anything more agreeable on some hot summer day or night, than to be out on the lawn in a comfortable Couch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-21

population of nearly thirty thousand souls. Indeed, it is the largest island in the United Kingdom next to Ire land. For the man desirous of set ting up in moderate sort of way as a monarch, here is an admirable chance, for Major Matheson is anx- ious to dispose of his kingdom. Lewis has figured largely in Scottish history, and the doings of that doughty war rior chief, Rural Macleod, who once ruled it with a rod of iron, would fill volumes. Over and over again Brit ish kings have dispatched gallant sol diers to take the island and subdue it's chiefs. After a, few months oc- cupation, however, they invariably had to retire beaten. At one time the island fell into the hands of the Dutch, but they, like the kings forces, were eventually driven out.
 The little kingdom boasts of exten- sive lochs, where magnificent fishing is to be had, while in some parts it is very mountainous, Mealasbhal and Ben More, the two highest peaks, tow ering eighteen hundred odd feet above sea level. Over it's extensive moors and forest land the red deer still roam. Everywhere there are numer- ous antiquities and Druidical remains. The owners residence is magnif1- centEold castle close to StornnWay. the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-21
Notable Preachers Secured for First
 Presbyterian Church

The pulpit supply committee of the First Presbyterian church is to be congratulated upon the list of men who will preach while the pastor, the Rev. John MacLaren Richardson is in Europe. Few, if any of these men need any introduction to the people of Bridgeport. They are, without ex- ception, splendid leaders in the life of the church.
 Dr. Futile is one of the leading cIergymen of Eastern Pennsy1vania and comes from church with over a. thousand members. Dr. Wright is Baptist clergyman who had been especially prominent in boys work in New Jersey. Prof Bacon is a pro- lessor in Yale Divinity School, and a man who is exceedingly popular as a preacher in Bridgeport and has occu- pied most of the leading pulpitS at one time or another.
 Mr. and Mrs. Richardson sail on the White Star liner, Arabic" leav- ing Boston, July 1st.
 The following men will occupy the pulpit on the days noted: July 6, pr. George B. Pentecost, of Darien; July IS, -; July 20 and 27, pr. Gerhart A Wilson, of Providence; August 8, pr. George F. Pentecost, of Darien; August 10, Rev. Charles o. Wright, of Rfdgewood, N. J.: August IT, pr. Newell M. Calhoun, of Orange, Conn. i; August 24, pr. John B. Futile, of York, Pa; August 31, Professor Ben jan1in W. Bacon, of Yale University; Sept 2, 14, 21 and 2s, Rev. James Grant. of NeW-Havens
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-21
MT. BardO'S Assault
 Upon The BrOtherhOOdS

The organs which usually reflect railroad opinion III 4s part of the country have for days been full of ei17 hints that the Brotherhoods which organlza lions of railroad tranmen have been expressing railroad nanagements that it has been difficult to keep the
 When the Stamford wreck occurred effort made bv certain officers to put the blame agreement with the Brotherhood of Engineers proV1oln TOT promo ton by seniority An effort made to show that the engineer Doherty, had been given the Spr1ngeld Elk press of this agreement and that he was inco- petent
 with any labor union required the New Haven management to place incompetent engineer On the contrary the duty of the management not to place oe and if they knowingly did they would be guilty of very gross negligence.
 But, while the witness stand, General Manager Bardo, delivered datrbe against the Brotherhoods, which entirely uncalled for by the fact outside the testimony, and which seemed directly calculated to de- the good feeling which ught to exist betweeen rail road managers and their employees.
 Most railroad employees belong to labor unions Most raroad employees will continue to belong to unions That is universal fact in this country and abroad Mr. do complain until he is black in the face and he will not change that condition one jot. Being an intelligent man he must know this
 Why then does he elect to insulting language of the great organizations with which his company must treatq
 There is room for reflection before an answer to the question is made
 It is unthnkable that Mr. Bardo should desire to pro stke and that he would wish to ncte employees into a labor trouble.
 Yet if that could done-or rather if it sIonld he donethe wreck of the system would quickly accom- pshed and the the strike did t'' would be loudly made.
 We suggest to the New England stockholders of the New Haven company that their interests will be best pro- tected if the management of the rerans from 11- warranted fire eating whatever unnecessarily tends to bring labor difficulties.
 Some pretty careful examinations have been made biased authority. None that labor unions have increased the difficulties of running the system R11t good many have found the prevailing methods of finance tending to monopoly not conducive good health in rail roading.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-21
A KINGDOM FOR SALE.
The Island of Lewis Offered for $1,'
 5OO,OOO.

Scattered around the shores of the United Kingdom, says a writer in the May Wide World Magazine, are a number of islands, large and small, whose proprietors, while owing ale glance to King George, are, neVerthe- less, monarchs of all they survey, with greater power over the comfort and welI-being of their subjects than His Majesty enjoys. Indeed, in some instances the British Parliament has no power to tax these island es- tates without the consent of their owners, nor can anyone land or re- side upon them without the permis- sion of their rulers. Some of them are but a few acres in extent, while others run into many square miles of territory, boasting of 1ord1y castle and quite a large population.
 Perhaps the principal island prop erty in the United Kingdom is Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides whose present ruler is Major Matheson. Lewis is certainly no mean kingdom, seeing that it boasts of an area of four hun dred and thirty-seven thousand two hundred. and twentyzone. acres and 8