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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
KEEP WATER IN SOIL
Excellent Method Given to Ascer.
tain Capacity.
Lons-Necked Bottles Arranged With
Bottoms Off and Cheese Cloth
Over Mouth viii Tell How
Much Moisture Is Retained.
tBy r. ]. CROSBY

tBy r. J. Crosby
To ascertain the capacity of soils
to take in rainfall, break the bottoms
of five long-necked bottles, tie a
piece of cheesecloth or thin muslin
over the mouth of each and arrange
them in rack with glass tumbler
under each one. Fill the bottles to
about the same height with different
kinds of soil and firm the soils. by
lifting this rack and Earring it down
moderately three or four times. To
break the bottom off of bottle file
groove in the bottle parallel with
the bottom. Heat a poker red-hot
and lay it in the groove. AS soon as
u small crack starts from the groove
draw the poker around the bottle and
the crack will follow.
When all is in readiness, take
watch or clock in hand, and with a
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
PANELS ARE BoLTED ON GATE
Excellent Method Is Described and
illustrated by Nebraska Farmer
Solid Post Needed.

want to add feature to the Elm
-quist gate. Instead Of mailing the
panels 1 bolt them through the frame
with one bolt at each place as shown.
The brace is an old wagon tire bent
in the form of hook at the lower
end and bolted at the top. Blocks
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Beef Loaf.

One pound hamburg steak, one tea
spoon salt, one-Quarter teaspoon pep
per, one cup milk, one egg, small piece
Of butter. two crackers rolled fine.
Mix together. put In buttered pan,
put dressing on top made Of one cup
Of rolled crackers, one-half cup milk,
a little salt. pepper and sage or poul-
try dressing and one<half cup of wa
ter. Put on top a little piece of but
ter. Bake one hour
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
How to Cook Young Beets.

Clean these nicely, but do not pare
them, leaving on short piece of the
stalk. Then put over to boil in hot
water Young beets will cook tender
in an hour; old beets require several
hours boiling. When done, skin
quickly while hot, slice thin into your
vegetable dish. put on salt. pepper, and
a little butter, put over little vine
gar. and serve hot or cold.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
80 clean car.rets.

To brighten carpets and make them
look like new, wipe them over with
a.scloth wrung out in, pail Of warm
wKter to which add two tablespoon
fuls of ammonia. rinsing the cloth
often to keep it fresh. Do this after
sweeping the carpet. and it, will give
wonderful results.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
cress ard pandeIIon Salad.

AS soon as the dandelion shoots are
fairly above ground, gather them
while fresh and cool and wash care
fully and drain. Toss In salad bowl
with equal quantity of fresh gathered
cress Chop a young spring onion
fine and sprinkle over the top and
serve with plain French dressing. q
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
aAlma Mater

There is q saloon in Chicago thae
does business under this sign: Alma
Mater" AS alma mater refers to the
Institution where one has received
his education, 1t is probable that
many human wrecks about town. can
look to that sign and truthfully say
Alma Mater"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Effect Of Sailing curd.

Salt is added to cird mainly to Ma
vor the cheese. In addition, however.
1t aids in removing the whey, hardens
and contracts the curd. checks the for
nation of Tactic acid, and also checks
undesirable forms of ferment. Unsalt-
ed cheese cures more rapidly. but is
apt to develop bitter flavor
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
To Cook q raunh Fowl.

When boiling an old fowl or tough
meat. add pinch of soda % the
water. Simmer gently. and the meat,
will be perfectly tender. 81
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27

A teaspoonful of Venetian red in q
gallon Of drinking water is a good
bowel trouble preventative.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
secioioaIeai and Economieai.

The present day question of total
abstinence is sociological and eco
nomic and not only one OF personal
betterments Sir Victor Horsley.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27

LETTUCE Ano FepptF, SaIad.E
For lettuce and pepper asllad shred
about half of seeded sweet red pep
per and sprinkle it Ovsr the dressed
lettuce
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27

Chilis, wet food and lack of sunshine
ara the main causes of bowel trouble
~ chieks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
.P|RA TAKES STAND
IN DYNAMITE CASE
Evidence Tends to Close
Gaps in Prosecutions Case
Against w. M. Wood

Boston, June 2.-Evidence intended to
close the gaps in the prosecutions case
nv connecting President William NJ Wood
of the American Woolen company and
Frederick f. Atteaux, directly with the
alleged plot to plant dynamite in the
houses of the textile strikers at Law
renee. was introduced by the state. to-
day. When the trial of Wood. Atteaux
AND Dennis ]. Collins was resumed Dis
trict Attorney Pelletier called to the
stand Arthur Pira, taxicab chauffeur,
who testified that on the evening of, jan
uary 49, 1912. the date upon which the
dynamite was planted he drove a man
resembling Atteaux from a Boston resi-
dence of President Wood to Franklin and
Wa shington streets, thence to saloon
on Court street, back again to Frank
lin street and thence to the clubhouse
of the Boston Athletic association. Earlier
in the trial Collins who turned states
evidence, told of assisting John J. Breen
in placing the explosive. Breen, who also
confessed completely said that Atteaux
had paid him $500 to do the work. and
that Ernest W Pitman, building con-
tractor of Andover had furnished the
dynamite.
Rreen's story of Pitmans part in the
AFFAIR was oorroborated by William B.
Rice. a quarryman, who testified that
Pitnan had obtained the explosive from
hin, and that he had seen the contractor
deliver the explosive to man resem-
hing Breen at Franklin and Washing
ton streets.
Pira's testimony came as q surprise.
~ arreed In essential points with por-
tion Of Breen's testimony. Breen had
told of two meetings on January 10. with
Atteaux at Washington and Franklin
streets, at the second Of which Atteaux
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
JAPAN ACCEPTS BRYAN'S
PROPOSED PEACE PLAN
vscount Chnda Gives Formal Notification of Action Secre
tary Bryan-Ten Other Nations Receive
Plan Favorably

Washington. June 2.-viscount Chinda,
the Japanese ambassador. today late
called upon Secretary Bryan with formal
notification that Japan had accepted in
principle the proposed plan advanced by
the United States for universal peace.
signatories of the treaty proposed in
Mr. Bryan's plan would agree to refrain
from hostilities for q period OF at least
nine months while any conflicting claims
We're under consideration by an interna-
tional joint commission. In the case of
Japan. ~ with the ten other nations that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

have received the proposal favorably, tho
response applies solely to the general
principle involved, and none has commit
ted itself to approval OF any of the de-
tails of the project. Therefore. 1t may
be many months before the tentative draft
of the convention, which Mr. Bryan sub
mtted to the various embassies and lesa-
tions can be reduced to a form which will
receive their unqualified approval.
The statement by the Japanese ambas-
sador that his government WAS prepared
to give careful consideration 10 the peace
proposal has no bearing whatever upon
the negotiations now in prosys sss between
land legislation. 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
ANOTHER LINK IN
]. THE PHAGAN CASE

Atlanta. June 2.-Another arrest ~
been made in connection with the Mary
Phagan murder mystery. negress name.,
Minola Mcknight. having been taken into
custody - suspect" late today. The
woman. cook and servant at the house
where Leo NJ. Frank. factory. superintend.
ent, indicted for the Phagan girls mur-
der, formerly lived, Is said to have created
a scene on q public street today. sobbine
and exclaiming that she was to be hanged
Tor something she knew nothing about
Inc ponce nave not disclosed their object
IN OBTAINING the woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
UNDERWOOD'S LEADERSHIP
AGAIN SANCTIONED BY
ACTION OF THE HOUSE
ny c. r. STEWART

washington, June 2.-(Special)-A usu-
al the talk of rebellion against Mr.. Under
wood which was supposed to develop in
the caucus today over the proposed legis-
ALL That the democratic majority is re-
sponsibe to the Underwood leadership
was strikingly shown in the adoption Of
the limited legislative slate.
For the past week or so reports have
been current that Mr. Underwood and his
associates would endeavor to put through
the programme that was approved today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Senate starts lobby probe
Auburn alumni welcomed.
Senate may change Underwood bill.
Says Steel corporation not subject to
antitrust law.
E. X. Campbell sworn In.
&Thach requests additional funds.
3-Shippers change attitude.
4-Editorial comment
5-Board of revenue raises tax.
Cleaning week for Birmingham.
Large attendance expected at cham.
ber meeting.
Strike situation clearing up.
6-Society.
7-Sports.
8-House restricts legislative programme
s-Walter d. Seed speaks at Cordova
10-W Wilson In the best of health
Ill Birmingham sends many golfers tc
state capital.
1Eseed opens campaign in Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

had dropped package containing $500,
the first installment in payment for the
planting
Pira was unable positively to identify
Atteaux as his passenger, or Breen as
the person met. although he said they re-
sembled the two parties. Pira. however
was quite positive that no package was
dropped by his passenger or picked up
by the other man.
Pira's story also tended to corroborate
the testimony OF Orrville A.. Reddig, a
chauffeur formerly In Wood S employ, who
testified that on the night of January
10, 1912, he took Atteaux in an automo-
bile from the Boston Athletic association
clubhouse to Woods Andover home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
YOUNG Girls BEGIN THE
STUDY OF INFANT HYGIENE
Cleveland High School @ Nave Real Babies Experiment
Upon-Epoch Masag Innovation, Says City
Superintendent

Cleveland. o.. June Rive hundred
girls in their early teens. pupils in the
eighth grade of the Cleveland High
schools today began practical study
Of infant hygiene with real live babies
to experiment upon. Initiation of the
course took place at the Sterling school
where Edward Parsch. eight months old
son OF Mahon Parsch, q machinist. was
stripped and given a perfectly hygienie
bath before an interested class Of girls
IN short dresses,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

Fl believe this is an epoch making
ihpvation In public school instruction. .
saiosSrs. Ada B. Williams. city super
visor: domestic science instruction.
VINO 10 sensor for the course
"A. tne >crling school class today,
riorence ~ IA. who had obtained
Master Farscn cr the experiment. un-
dressed tne oa1y' After the instructor
nag "asneG ms - nose and ears.
Lorna Booth. IA, dried :, roa.es
him and put him to bed $3.50, -
strated the value OF infant b. ~sena ~
going to sleep At once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
E. K. Campbell Sworn In
Justice Of Court Of Claims
Birmingham Man Enters Immediately Upon New Duties at
Washington important Railroad Case Decided by
Court of Claims Yesterday
by c. e. STEWART

Washington, June 2.-(Special.) )-E.
tice of the court of claims this morning
and Immediately entered upon the du-
ties of the position. The court Is now
cases pending TO be disposed of before
the summes recess. Judge Campbell
wears his new honors with great dig
nifty and appears perfectly at home In
his new surroundings.
Washington, June 2.-(Speca1)- THE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
BEYNON ENGLISH
BANTAM CHAMPION

London, June Bill Beynon tonight
won the English bantam championship
from Digger" Stanley, holder of the
title. The fight, which was before the
National Sporting club. went 20 rounds,
Beynon getting the decision.
Eddy Morgan champion OF Wales,
was scheduled to fight Stanley but ILL
ness prevented him from appearing and
Beynon took his place
The cabinet m!?daTW Pfii. .aily?Ds. o
The contest was for purse of $2500
and the Lord Lonsdale belt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

The talk was that many democrats who
had pet legislation of their own were op-
posed to the plan and would make a Wig
orous fight for the right to present their
bills to the House during the present ses-
sion. Only two democrats took exception
to the move made by Mr.. Underwood.
They were alfalfa" Bill Murray of Okla
homa and Representative Hardwick of
Georgia. Each of these statesmen sug-
gested that no curb should be placed upon
the House as proposed, and seemed dis
posed to offer fight against such a plan
When the time cam to vote, however,
Representatives Hardwrck and Murray
fell in with the majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

court of claims today in a test case OF
the Chicago and Alton Railroad company
gave judgment against the government
on question of much Importance to ali
the railroad companies of the country
The suit relates to the method of COM
putting the average weights of mail car
ried per day. these averages being the
bases on which the railroads are paid
The postoffice. appropriation bill for the
fiscal year commencing July l. 1907 as
prepared by the House committee on post
office and postroads, contained two pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
Love of Home


"The love of home has ever been the
crowning glory of the race, and a people
without homes Is people without pa
trlotism, Intellectual or moral advance
Dent. No noinadic tribe ever yet attained
any high degree of civilization. The home
has ever been the nursery of every virtue.
the foundation upon which the whole
structure of our civilization is builded.
Whether for good or evil the influences
of home upon character Is the deepest,
most lasting and far-reaching. Neither
the school or church can supply its place.
and the impressions and inclinations and
habits that we there acquire abide with
us through life. At the mothers knee,
in the family circle our future character
is moulded ard fashioned. How impof-
tant then that the home should be pure
Its Influence elevating and refined, the
abode of happiness, of culture--the sacred
spot from which we can draw inspiration
and courage for the trials and conflicts
of life, to which our weary feet can turn
with happiness, confidence and cheer,
when the nerve- racling labors of the day
are ended. that within its portals peace,
virtue and religion should abide-and
ITO make a happy fireside cline,
For ween and wife
That's the true pathos and sublime
OF human life.
Climate exercises and important iIflu-
ence upon civilization and progress In
those tropical countries where men spend
their days out of doors and where fam
lilies do not gather together, civilization
has halted and progress has been slow
Greatest advancement is found in the tenn
perate zone. where abounds the family
fireside. Here are cultivated those feel
ings of affection. of mutual cooperation.
and of love, which bind the family to-
gether with links of steel; where virtue
and culture reside, where music and art
and religion are found, and good cheer
prevails, and where are laid deep the
foundations upon which society must rest
No boarding house, or hotel or club. no.
young men or women Christian associa-
tions or any other place established by
custom, where men and women can gath
er for social intercourse, can ever take
the place of home in its refining and ele-
waiting influences.
A Home Castle
TT was the proud boast of the common
law which we inherited from our English
ancestors that every mans home was his
castle. We have safeguarded its priva-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
Would Prevent Polygamy

Washington. June "A resolution to
amend the constitution so to empower
Congress to prevent polygamy in all states
and territories was introduced today by
Representative Gillette of Massachusetts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
Governor O'Nears Speech

The speech of Governor O'Neal In par
follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen: | esteem my
fortunate in being accorded the high p
lege of utterng on behalf of the n
a few words of welcome on this auspU
Gus homecoming occasion.
Il am sure that your return to this
favored spot, endeared as it is by every
fond memory of earlier and happier days
the col didf greetings of old friends ant
the Renaissance of those hours whe.
you were busy in preparing for the re.
sponsibilities of real life, can only bring
you happiness and pleasure The mother
land has called the wanderers home, and
her voice, reaching distant states. whett
er 1t found you blessed by fortune
struggling with adversely, has been he's
and obeyed. In the language of Had
Watterson: whether upon the heigfoa,
fortune and fame or down amid
shadows of the valley of death andont.
paid" the true Alahaman. seeing fthe
shining eyes and hearing the mother call,
sends back the refrain:
Where ere | roam.
Whatever realms see,
My heart untraveled,
Pondly turns to thee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

'' Where ere / roam,
Whatever realms 1 see,
My heart untraveled,
Pondly turns to thee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
Eloquent Addresses
Opening Exercises
Commencement Week
ALL SPEECHES OF
CORDIAL CHARACT'
Speakers Include Gov. O'Neal,
dent Thach and w. X. Terr
Observation-Disclosures
Week Predicted
ny CLYDE W. ENNIS

AupuTii. June 1.--tSpeclal )--Ine
Alabama, the Auburn trustees, the
itself and the Alumni association
today in welcoming the former
who have reached here for the
coming celebration
Thomas Bragg, president of the Altiri
association. was master of the cerenonie
which attended the formal launching
the homecoming welcome for the O.
graduates that have been away
Auburn for years and have reached
nence In their line or work all shed,
glory upon the institution mainta
here.
All of the speeches were of the
cordial character. The welcoming 81
ers showered upon the college garl
OF rare merit and were unable to +
sufficient compliments to convey
warmth of greetings that were givenV
returning hosts some of whom have c
for hundreds of miles to attend the
casion.
The speakers of the day included G.,
ernor O'Neal President Thach of Aub,S
Tom Bragg, William X. Terry of II
mingham and others. The speakers W,
greeted by crowd that emphasizes a
makes sure the claim that this Is 4.
largest and most enthusiastic commenH
ment that has been held in Auburn h
many years. III
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

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Arizona republican., 1913-08-09

MRS. MARTINS MOTHER DIE6- Mrs. Fannie T.. Martin of 519 south Second street received tho s,,d intel h-cnrc last evening of the death of h.l mother MrS. Nj. Kenny at Dor Il ;
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09
Of Local Interest
l1sa- s5s -RH55s'sg CaAsEs sss33- s-33 eogszlD s5cIEIER1~
STORED WATER SUPPLY.

Water service department report for August S:
 Elevation of water in reservoir,
 feet -. ............... .............. 136 26 Contents Of reservoir, acre feet 300, ,697 Loss preceding 24 hours. acre
 feet ....--............ 3,116 Elevation of water in reservoir
 one year ago today, fcct..... 163.75 Contents If reservoir, one year
 ago today. acre feet ........534, S95 Normal flow Salt and Verde
 rivers at Granite Reef dam,
 NJ | ..-. ......-.-.......... 11.222 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation, north side. NJ. I...... 47,iSO Amount of water used for irri-
 gaton, south side, M L..... 25.76O
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09

WENT TO THE GARDEN Judge and Mrs. \. C. Baker and Mr. and Mrs C. l. Stacey left yesterday morn uE hy automobile for the Garden of Allah at which delightful resort they
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09
GETS

Harry Nadder arrested two men last evening after he he'd trtiIcd them for some distance and observed them ac- costing men and women and asking for money. The men had cvidcutIt- made a good evening of it when Vad- der stepped into the Imclight. The. lad decided to quit for the night and lad adjourned to am alley to make !, division of the spoiIs The two are charged with being Hagrants. When searched both were in ro4scs-iou or bottles and other articles which gives color to the belief that they each have t5tt. b4
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09
B. p. O. ELkS ATTENTION

All Ell,s meet at the residence of T.. r. Kirkland at the corner of Cor "uado Toad and Alvarado street thi. afternoon ut 3:&o D. m.. to \ttend the funeral of our late brother Roy T.. Kirkland.
 F. GUY ATSDP,
 Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09
LOCAL WEATHER YESTERDAY

Gam. CD. m. ITgmpcra urc degrees ......77 90 Sensihl" temperature .....G9 Y Humidity per cent ........6J 42 Wind direction ......-..-.N NE Wind velocity miles ...... & liantdH ......................... Weather ..--...... It. Cloudy Cloudy Hichcst temperature ...........-...gG Lowest temperature ...........-....15 Mean relative humidity ...........54 Total rainfall ................... q Deficiency in temperature ycster- day, i degrees
 Deficiency in temperature since first If month. 24 degrees.
 Accumulated deficiency in tcnpcra- ture since Jaruary l. 4S5 degrees. Deficiency in rainfall yesterday. .o2 inch
 Deficiency in rainfall since first of month iii inch
 Accumulated deficiency in rainfall since January l. .&l inch.
 Data for Tucson Highest temperature yesterday .... 92 Lowest temperature yesterday .....7o. Rainfall yesterday .......--........ O|
 ROBERT R. BRIGGS.
 Section Director
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09
NATURALLY.

Medical Professor What is the re- suit. young gentleman, when pa ticnts temperature goes down as far as it csn2
 student Why-cr gets cold Stray Stories.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09

George Washington-the first in peace, first ia war, etc. had noth1 ing on the Indianapolis Indians. Mi!l" NclN's triLc is last in batting, last in fielding and last in the American as sociatIon .c1:H standing.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09
STATISTICIhN OF
 U.s.R.S. IN S.R.V.
C, J. Blanchard Making annual Tour
 of Valley

C. J. Bl1uchard. statisucian for the United States rccIamatioD scr.ies j.; n'-, pa>irg visit of inspection to t''" Sat river valley ovvI",kin-; -he Iioo-"Eelt project and is Wpri<.n@s and incidentally acting ls press agent extraordinary fc" the reclamation %er- llrc. AIr. Blaachard brings to the valley the messag. that tra govern 1T cnt proposes to work hnal in hand with the Water Users associations in tic rIottcr ol inducing sturdy coIon- ists and farmers to immfgr't. 10 this "oct.an. Bluryhard's roUt" ir"lu here ".II include l.sit to the Yuma coGn~ ty project. and from there to the other e.'vcl inner. works iu U west and rrI Invest This is the regular annual tour of the publicity agent H. comes I,Ic from l-I Pdso.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09

Drink Great American rIop Ale. A soda water beverage. A food for the body. It rcfreshes, 1t satisfies.-Ad- VcrtiSemcnt. tf
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09

ROLLER SKATES Pinney I& Rob inSon.-AdVcTtiSem If
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09

Ask for Eagle Brand' Soda Pop. If your dealer don't handle it, go to the next. he docs.-AdVertiscm If
Arizona republican., 1913-08-09
TO IRON sPRINGs-I. J. John

I Q IRON SPRIIHGo-l- J. Johnson thc popular general manager of the NcW York Life Insurance Company for Ar:zoua, leaves this morning, with lis famjlv for a vacation at Iron springs ol,iI,s t' the pressure of husiress. Mir Johnson vtl only he 1blc to stay at thc fashionable re- sort for two weeks, but Mrs. John son and family NH stay the balance eff the Suwncr