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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

l believe more injury has been done
clay soils by blowing too deep than
by all the cropping yet done in the
country. One fact worthy OF our at
tention is that in the cultivation OF
clay soils we must keep the humus or
organic matter as close as possible to
the top of the soil until the physical
condition of the soil is such that the
air may have access to the soil as
deep as the organic matter is turned
under.
Vegetable matter. when exposed TO
the action of the air, will soon decom-
pose into carbon or vegetable mold
and carbonic-acid Large quantities
of vegetable mold and carbonic acid
make the soil pillow up light, loamy
and free from clods. On the other
hand. if this organic matter is plowed
under deep, the air cannot reach 1t in
the saturated, wet soil, and the decom-
position goes on slowly, and the prod
uct will be widely different. Under
such conditions the nitrifying bacteria
cannot perform their work.
through the soil. the clods will decom-
pose into carboric acid, which will
liberata the plant food in the soil and
provide the growing plants with nour-
ishment.
When 1t is desired to deepen the
cultivation of clay soils, the work
should be gradual and there must be a
thorough intermixing of the soil with
vegetable matter as fast as it is
brought up from below.
AS a general rule it will be better
to apply fresh manure to the clay
soils, TO- the reason that fresh manure
mixed with the soil goes through a
proeess Of fermentation which not
only Increases the availability of its
fertilizing elements. but also assists
in rendering soluble the portions OF
hitherto insoluble constituents of the
soil.
On a large proportion OF clay soils
there will be more benefits from the
manure when it is applied as a top
dressing TO the grass lands. Ia this
way we grow more manure to incor-
poSs.te with the soil when it is plowed.
after clay soil has been improved
by undertakings. tillage. and fer
tilization so that 1t will grow good
crops OF clover, IL is an easy matter
to adopt rotation of crops In con-
nection with live stock feeding that
will make sufficient manure to return
to the soil to maintain it in high
state of fertility.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Chinese Servant Giyes Notice When
employers Daughter Gets Old
Enough 60 Practice.

The fascination Of an untrammeled
Tie IN New York had lured other Chi
nese servants away from western fam
lilies who had migrated with their ret
niue to New York. but John OF the
bankers family had remained faithful
through two years OF metropolitan
temptations
AT last Ae gave notice and refused
to tell why. Finally the manager of
an employment agency offered q solu-
ton Of Johns detection.
1T Is because your little girl hs=
got big enough to practice on the
plane" be said John can't stand
that
a Chlnaman hates a piano II
takes a good deal to upset Chinese
nerves. but piano Is capable Of com
iictug the job most efectuany Here
:n-arc there has been but little piano
zig In yoat house: now that there
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
MANAGEMENT OF
THE CLAY SOILS
Unless Conditions Are Very Fa-
vorable Fertility Remains Quite
Unavailable.
fRv w. MII.roN KELL.Yl


The average clay soil possesses an
abundant supply OF natural fertility,
but unless conditions are very favor
able this fertility remains in an un-
available condition.
In the management of clay soils the
practical point that we need to keep
in mind is the fact that we must mod
ify conditions so that this locked up
fertility may become available for
the growing crops.
These stored up elements in The soil
are to be regarded as so much poten-
tia! energy, which by our methods OF
cultivation and soil management, may
be converted into active energy.
We must Therefore seek to adopt
such methods as will conserve and
preserve THIS stored-up energy, or fer
tiiity, excep. such as is necessary to
produce crops fror year to year.
Clay soils must be properly drained
before they can be brought under a
profitable system of cultivation. With
our attempting to name all Of the ad-
vantages OF thorough drainage on clay
soils; by taking away the water from
under the surface and giving the air
and moisture an opportunity to sep
arate the soil particles permits bet
ter growth of roots.
Drainage also prevents the washing.
of the surface. and assists in con
serving available fertility Its infiu-
ence on the temperature Of the soil.
l., 10 10 nf tCTI
lar Importance, as it lengthens the
growing season, and makes II posi-
BILE for us to begin work earlier in
the spring, and to perform the work
in a more thorough manner during
the whole OF the growing season. It
is impossible to cultivate soil satG-
rated with water.
in addition to these direct benefits
there are a number OF indirect ways
In which the soil is improved by drain
age. such as the influence OF higher
temperature Of ths bacterial and
chemical changes going on In the
oils
There are bacterial processes that
piay an important part In this
branch OF natural economy. and we
must so shape our methods of cultiva-
ton and management as to get the
most benefit from these processes.
These clay soils. which are the most
benefited by a thorough system of tile
drainage, are the most fertile soils in
the country, and they will therefore
warrant the largest expenditure in i'm
provement and development.
While not every farmer is able TO
nut in a complete system of tile drain
age the first year. he can so plan his
work that what he is able to do from
sine TO time win at into and form a
part Of permanent system and not
be a haphazard. disconnected work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
cHAprea xxv.-fcontinueo.)

kfFaAf@ z " nav
Tie. nevertheless. insisted upon ac-
companying her; but. indicating the
not distant door through which they
mad come, she professed to make light
% objections. and when he still chung
to the point. replied with fash Of
apirlt, sudden and passionate. II com.
peIied hls acqulesoence: left him sur
Drised for second time that day; a
little hurt. too. perhaps, for heretofore
had their intimacy been maintained
an a strictly ethical and charming
piane Hut he had no time for analy
ais. the others were drawing away to
the left. into side passage; and. with
last backward glance toward the
oetreating figure. the Marquis reluc-
iantiy followed the majority.
Despite. however. her avowed ropug
nance for that underworld. my lady
showed now no haste to quit II: for
scareeiy had the others vanished than
she stopped: began slowly 20 retraee
her way in the direction they had
taken In the narrow route TO The
petit exiI connected with the maiG
nisIe. sudden draft OF air extin-
suished her light; yet still she went
oa. led by the voices. and glImmcr
afar. until reaching a room, low, mss
sive. as IL hewn from the solid rock
again abe paused. Drawing behind a
heavy square pillar. she gazed at the
lords aud ladies assembled in the for
bidding place. listened TO a voice that
ran on. as II discoursing about some
anomalous thing. Again was she cog,
infant Of their questions; Jest from
my lord. the Marquis; she saw that
GeyeraI stole forward, peered. and
started back. half afraid.
But. at length. they asked about the
0uhiiettes. and. chatting gaily, left.
Their garments almost touched the
Governors daughter: lights played
about the gigantic pillars. and like
wiil0'-the-wisps whisked away. Now.
staring straight ahead toward the
chamber they had vacated. my lady's
attention became Fixed by single dot
of yellow candle placed In a mica ,
ny the iailer's assistant. II seemed
- hsoAhAteAsNs w AA&W nFf l0FNhfus
across the portals--into the room Il.
self
h6w long she stood there In the
faint sHggestion OF light, she did no,
reaiise; nor when she approached the
iron barred aperture. and what she
drst said Something eager. solicit
tous. with odd silenoes between the
words. until the impression OF a mo
tionless form. aud two steady. cynical
eyes fastened ON her, brought her 10
m abrupt pause II was some time
before she continued. more coherentiy
an explanation about her apprehen,
alon on account OF her father. which
uad entirely left her when she peered
through the window OF the guard
house
You thought me, then, out a com
mon assassin" satlrical voice inter
oosed
My father hates you. ard you"
MY Lady has. perhaps. a standard
OF her own for tudginy!"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Diamond Gu. Diamond.

Il learned something new the other
day" said the father of boy who is
prone TO playing hockey from school
The letter carrier makes his first
delivery about the time we are all at
breakfast. noticed that when the
heh rang my boy would sometimes
hurry down before any one else could
get ahead of him. although he was
naJuraily So lazy that usually you
couldn't get him 20 80 nj all.
This set me thinking / soon found
out that he ran downstairs TO the let.
ter.hox only when the previous day
had been fine one l followed him
and caught him In the act OF destroy.
ing y postal card his teacher had sent
TO me, stating that the boy had been
absent from school
1T was neat little trick. but |
managed 10 checkmate him all right
by having the teacher send the card to
my place OF business DOWNTOWN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

gr-y eyes regarded the speaker IN
quiringly.
We were about to visit the Biacl
Seigneuri"
All" A look flashed from his Ex
cellency to his daughter; her glance
failed to meet II.
Yet paler. she turned over-hurriedly
to the Marquis. What is that air
they are playing now" His response
she heard not. was only conscious
that across the board, the eyes OF her
father stiIl scrutinized; studied
At length. however. the evening
wore away: a signal from his Excel
lency, and OF one accord they rose
and crossed to the star-illumined. clois-
ter adjoining. There at the entrance,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

None Of use. we are told. likes his
own qualities when he sees them re-
fiected IN others Probably many re-
spectacle people VIII take Il fer par
adox in all good faith, For We all
know that We live by choice with PEG
pie who are like ourselves. We seek
and ensue those OF similar tastes. SINH
lar virtues and similar vices And
with people OF different framework We
are uncomfortable. Your good hour.
geoise gets on badly with people who
are unconventional Your bohemian
RACES furlously when constrained to
the society OF tie ordinary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Value Of LAUGH,

When you so to visit the sick Dc
not forget that good laugh IL one o.
the best tonics and bit OF humorous
gossip or piQuant saying Is better
than any drugs. Make the invalid
smile If YOU cannot start up a laugh
but maize your visit short: rememhe
that too much of good thing is
bad as tee little
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
strawberry Plants.

Some people say that strawberry
plants set out the last OF July or the
first OF August will give q paying
crop the next spring. but we believe
that to be bad practice. Better
set plants in the spring, permit not
a single blossom to come to fruit the
first year. and then the second year
win give you bountiful crop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Cannot Endure the Piano 8

is a prospect II several he urs of prac-
uce every day John clears ont.
We have that trouble with many
Chinese servants. There are plenty
of western families IL New York who
would Ike Chimes help. but as soon
as an otherwise willing servant learns
that there Is piano In the house he
declines the Job"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
TO have been demonstrated beyond
question ,-Harper's Weekly.
RuaY paY for snllcers.

The fancy Of the young people 81
Austria turns to thoughts OF natri
mony at carnival time, and, carnival
Sunday-Fa sching sonntag--is usually
busy day for those who tie the
matrimonial knot. The records FOL
this year show that on February Is
upward OF one thousand and one sun
bred couples we're united In marriage
in the various Roman Catholic church
es of Vienna
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

ZONES OeeP ana STRONG.
my lady. who toward the last had
listened with an air OF distraction.
hardly concealed, to her noble suitor's
graceful speeches. held back, and, as
the others went In, quickly effected
her escape and fastened to her own
apartments.
AT last!" She threw back her
arms; breathed deeper. "Ah, mon pere,
you are hard-unyielding as the iron
doors and bars OF your dungeons!
She pressed her hand TO her forehead
And can do nothing-nothing! she
repeated; stood for moment melton
less and then mechanically moved
toward the bell-rope at the other end
of the chamber. Bus the hand she
started to raise was arrested; through
the slightly opened doer to the ad
joining apartment. she heard voices;
words that caused her involuntarily to
listen.
Il have made up my mind to tell
her ladyship, Nanettel" The old nurse
was speaking, In tones that betrayed
excitement and anxiety. 1T is, to say
the least, embarrassing for me-your
coming here! Yes, the daughter of
Pierre Laroche, who emigrated to the
English Isles! Who has always shown
d.sloyalty for the monarchy at home!"
My lady, surprised. drew nearer.
"At least. aunt, you are frank"
81 must be! Under ordinary cir
cumstances, | should be glad: Of
course. the child of my dead sister
ought to be welcome"
so | thought" dryly. when l
stopped off few days ago to see
you, on my way to Paris"
''If you had let me know. II is who
would have gone somewhere. near by,
to have seen you," was the troubled
reply. His ExcelIency-what would
he say If he knew? Pierre Laroche,
who has been called friend OF priva-
teersmen, perhaps even of the BLACK
Seigneur. himself! / should have gone
to his Excellency at once and asked if
be objected, only you begged ne not,
and"
Were you so anxious to be rid Of
me?" quickly.
Il shouldn't speak as do nov. yer
haps. only"
"Only?"
Your conduct. since you have been
here"
What do you mean" The others
tone had sudden defiant ring.
1T is not seemly for a girl of your
age and condition to be out alone so
late, nights!"
Il just went down into the town to
get something" was the careless re-
Spouse. and the sands looked so at
tractive--"
That's no excuse! And now" the
old nurses voice showed a trace of
embarrassment, we've had our visit,
and you had better carry out your
plan of going to Paris"
you want me to leave here-at
once?" The girl drew her breath
sharply.
Perhaps 1t would be as we'll"
you treat me as i'll were q spy!"
sngrily.
81 don't wish TO do that" returned
the woman in constrained tone.
But now. after so many years OF
service with her iadyship. And her
mother. the former lady OF the Mount!
II should incur the Governors dis
pleasure" the words died away. If
can be Of any help 10 you. IL you
need assistance-monef@
Money!" Nanette's derisive laugh
| rang out; was suddenly hushed by Il
tinkling OF bell.
Her iadyshipi"
CTo BE CoNTINUED9
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Species of Grapes.

There are about 40 spec,es Of grapes
in the world. more than half of which
are found in North America, Few
other plants on this continent grow
wild under such varied conditions and
over such extended areas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

and attention. but in vain. Only when
the adjoining process was nearly com
pleted and the nurse knelt with a
white slipper. did she. by distinctly
OBTAINING pressure. succeed In arrest
ing. momentarily. the others bright
strained glance.
lis anything the natter" My lady's
absent tone did not invite condolences.
MY Lady" the woman hesitated;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
tIolds MnrId,s &c..

An electric elevator in a New York
office building that travels to a height
Of SIS feet on each trip is believed
TO hold the worlds record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Flavor In Butter.

A warm temperature facilitates and
a low temperature rstards the devet
opment OF favor in butter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

The glow on her cheek faded. Yes. I"
She seemed TO speak with difficulty.
Twas too stupid"
ITO get lost! Say, rather, 1t was
venturesome to have attempted to re-
turn alone"
Just what I said to the Lady Elise!"
broke in the Marquis And to have
left US at most interesting momentl"
Interestingly" The Governors steel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
cor.,aer Ancestry.

Take into consideration the asces-
tors OF the sires and dams Of the dairy
herd.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Easier Milklnu.

II the stables were kept cleaner
and better lighted on some farms
milking would be more pleasant
task.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
kickinn Cow.

Unless she is educated to be one, =
COW OF your own raising will never
be q kicker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
First-clsss Butter.

To produce hrst-class butter the
milk must be kept where It vii not
ahsoro bad odora
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
CHAPTER XVI.
A New Arrival.

A New Arrival.
Thrice had the old nurse. Marie.
assisting her mistress that night for
the banquet. sighed; a number Of
times strlyen to hold my lady's eye
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Almond 100 bal Eranee.

France has about 10000 scres plant.
ed In almond trees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-14
YELLOW JACKETS
TAKE LONG TRIP
Play Five Games of Basketball
in Four Days Against
Strong CUNTS.

Ashland. Va. February 13-Thc Vel
low Jacket bask ctball team has bccn
working hard this week in preparation
for an extensive trip, which starts to-
morrow, when the 1--WE depart for
IIampdcn- Sidney to meet the Farm
crs' " ouint tomorrow night This
game should prove a fast one. judging
from the records Of thc two teams, and
from the fact that these two schools
have been rivals in football. basket
ball and baseball for n number OF
years.
On Saturday the team goes to Lynch :
burg To meet the strong team Of the
Iynchbury Y. NJ &. A. This will I'm
All probability be the hardest game OF
the trip, and the Yellow Jackets will
do we'll To hold them TO n close score
rs the LynchhurG team has defeated
the Ashlandcrs in previous years by
a big margin.
On Monday the auint will go TO Fed
ford City. TO play the Randolph Ma :
con Academy in the morning. That af-
tcrnoon q jump will he made to Roa :
nokc. there TO be opposed by Roanoke
College.
The next day the team will play Vr-
,rinia Polytechnic Institute, at Blacks
burg. This is the first time that the
Yellow Jackets have played this team
in basketball. and the result will he
watched with interest by supporter:
OF both institutions. The noxt day the
team returns to Ashland
The five games mentioned. to be
played in four days, will be a hard test
for the Yellow Jackets. especially rs
the team is in very poor physical con
ditiou Walker, the Yellow Jackets
guard. who has been playing "A sta1
game this season, mas 4 stiff leg. that
has been giving him Il great deal OF
trouble for the past week, and keep,
him out of the William and Mary game
last Saturday. He was out for a short
time yesterday, but did not get in the
game with the scrubs.
Captain Millican has had tho grippe
and is in very poor condition. This
leaves the team in a very crippled
state, IS these two men are the main
stays Of the team.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-14
LEXINGTON FIVE
WHIPS VISITORS
George Washington Quint I'm
able to Stop Washington
and Lees Scoring.

Lexington. Va, February 13.-Wash
ington and Lee had no difficulty in
defeatin George Washington Univer-
sity this afternoon in basketball. by
tho score of 90 TO o. The White and
Blue played without the services Of
Captain Burke, and Mccain did not
play tho whole contest But the game
was never in doubt. and w. and l..
seemed to tally at will. The visitors
passed the ball with uncrrinS SKILL
but they were weak on attempts at
goal Miles was, as usual, the bright
star for the White and Blue. he alone
scoring twelve baskets. Bear and Nc
Cain played brilliantly at forward,
while Francis put up his usual strong
game at guard. Noonon was the bright
light for George Washington. lie
scored seven of the nine points regis
tered by his team.
Washington and I.cc--McCain Gar
rctD, right forward, Bear, left for
ward; Miles. centre: Barrett Dona
huc). right guard; Frances. left guard.
George NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. right
forward; kcuhn. left forward: Gore.
centre; u. u. Regis. right guard; Me-
Nally, left guard
Goals from fcld--Miles Il; Mccain.
s; Bear, I; Frances. l; Noonon, 3:
Keuhn. /. Foul goals-Miles, 3;
Noonon, .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-14
ROME IS SIXTH
CITY IN LEAGUE
Appalachian Circuit Now Com
plete, With Three States in
New Organization.

Bristol, Va. February l3.-'rhc va
cant berth In the Appalachian Baseball
League tClass ID, occasiUncd when
Morristown surrendered it's franchise
recently, has been taken by Rome. Ga.
President Patton, Of the Rome team,
made known the desire OF the Romans
80 gc; into the Appalachian League i'm
mcdiatoly following the action OF Nor
ristown. but just at that time the
Southeastern League Was rcorEanizcd.
under the name Of the Gcorgia-Ala
bamn League. and for tho reason that
Rome was formerly in the Southeastern
il was thought that IT might be pulled
in that direction again However.
President Jacob Smith. OF the IAppala-
chan. states that ne has accepted the
proposition OF the Romans, pending a
meeting Of the directors, whom the
presidents action Will undoubtedly he
sanctioned.
The Romans played classy ball in
the southeastern. and tho Appalachian
moEuls are proud Of the opportunity
to welcome them into faster company.
The Appalachian League will be
made up of teams from the following
towns for the 1913 season. Cleveland.
Knoxville Johnson city and Bristol,
Tenn: Middleboro, Ky, and Rome. Ga.
The season VIII open on May s. al
though the schedule has not yet been
made public.