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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Woman9 Veteran in Want
Mustered Out" of New York Munich
pal Service; Was Wounded
in Battle.

New York.-Kady Brownell, the only
woman veteran of the civil war, has
been mustered out of the civil serv-
ice, under which she had served the
last seventeen years.
She and her husband, Robert s.
Brownell, have been living in the Ju-
mel mansion, corner of One Hundred
and Sixtieth street and Edgecomb ave-
nue., where they have been acting as
Caretakers. Commissioner Slower OF
the park department tried to arrange
with the Grand Army of the Republic,
of which both Mr.. and Mrs. Brownell
are members, to take care of them in
some institution for the rest of their
lives. The difficulty is that the organ
ization has not had to consider sim
liar case before.
Mrs Brownells military career may
be said to have begun with her birth
on the battlefield, when her father
Colonel George Southwell was station
ed in Caffaria, South Wales. Her
mother died few days later, but the
child was sturdy and lived to go hons
with her father.
After a time he was ordered back t.
Africa and the little Girl came to tb'
United States with another friend O.
the fathers, Cameron Mckenzie
While living in Central Falls, R. l., sbl
met and was married to Mr. Brownell
she being then barely IS years old
Three days after her marriage the wa
broke out and her husband, who wal
one of the charter members Of tn,
Mechanics Rifles Of Providence, wa
summoned to go to the front.
He went home and broke the new
that he was going to the war. Hi
wife said she, too, would 60 to tn
front and fight beside her husband.
Both Mrs. Brownell and her hus
band were wounded during the wal
the latter seriously. In 1884 congress
passed an act granting her a specis
pension. Since 1903 she has been en-
ployed by the New York Department
of Parks,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
STOP LEAKS IN FARM WORK
System Of coordlnated Effort. Should
Be Worked Out and See Where
Savings Can Be Made.

One of the great things on the farm
is to see that the leaks are looked al.
ter, not only stopping one leak, but
also the taking of general survey Of
all the departments Of farm work, en-.
deavoring to make saving wherever
there is a loss. Most of us are familiar
with the story of the Holland boy who
discovered a leak in the dyke and
stuck his thumb in it to keep the sea
from breaking through and flooding
the land below. The story goes that
the leak grew in size and the lad was
forced to put in his fist, then his arm,
then his body AS we recall it now, at
that point the story ends and nothing
was told US regarding the later re-
pairs or about the funeral of the boy.
From this fable we gather an idea
regarding the farmers who are in the
habit Of discovering leaks in farm
work, and for awhile the farmer en-
deavors to stop up the leak, then he
may discover that there is another
leak and forget about the first and
what may be buried therein. 1t is bet
ter to not look at one Of the leaks, but
to investigate the entire system OF
farm practice to see if there Is not an
opportunity to stop more than one leak
II they may be found. Some system
Of coordinated effort should be worked
out. Such actions save a great deal
of energy that is now expended in
useless and ineffective spurts. The
point is, endeavor to stop not only the
main leak and then get lost in that ef
fort, but look over the entire field Of
work and see where savings can b
made in all lines,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
HAS ANYONE ELSE MET HIM?
Kansas City Paper Tells Story of En-
counter With Automobiles That
Is Hard to Believe.

Thus cynically does the Kansas City
Independent speak OF the motorist
who cares for something else than
speed-for he does really exist, ap-
pearances to the contrary notwith-
standing:
We came upon the motor car stand
ing on the brow Of the hill.
"Hello!" we said to the chauffeur.
Broken DOWN."
mo, sir" he responded.
out of gasoline?"
mo, sir. We have plenty"
Tire punctured?'
No sir. The tires are in perfect
condition"
Lost your way?"
NO sir. The country hereaboute
is very familiar"
Dropped something from the auto7'
NO, sir. Nothing OF the sort"
Then why are you standing here?
Why are you not shooting down the
hill and across the level at a terrific
speed?"
Il do not care to do that" said the
owner of the machine, who had been
silent until this moment. Whenever
come this way I have my car stop
ped here so that may enjoy the mag
nifcent view from this elevation"
With a frightened glance at him, We
| turned and FASTENED to the nearest
town, to warn the officials that per
son evidently insane was at large in
an automobile.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
FRIEND OF COTTON GROWERS
Immense Loss Sustained In Texas Be.
cause Quail and Prairie Chicken
Are Almost Extermlnated.

The cotton growers Of Texas are los.
ing $iO,OOO00O to S50,OOO,O0O a year
by reason of the ravages Of the boil
weevil; and all because the quail and
the prairie chicken, the n4tural enc.
mics of that bug have been practically
exterminated in that great state.
The cotton boil weevil is moving like
a great army to the eastward and to
the northward, and scientists sent to
study the situation tell US II will go
to the Atlantic ocean before It stops.
and as far north az cotton is grown.
unless all killing Of blrds is prohib-
tied.
The wheat growers Of the United
States are losing over $10O,OO0,OOO a
year by reason Of the ravages of the
chinch bug.
Why?
Because the quail. the natural enc.
my Of that bug, has been almost exter.
minated.
The farmers OF the middle and east.
ern states are paying out $4,000 900 a
year for paris green to put on their pc.
tato vines.
Why?
Because the quail the natural enc
my of that bug, has been killed of.
Each of the great apple producing
states are paying $1,OOO,OOO to $4,000,
600 a year for spraying apple trees, to
keep down the coddling moth.
Why?
Because the woodpeckers, the sap
suckers, the robins, the bluejays, the
bluebirds, the orioles, the tanagers and
other birds that formerly preyed OF
that insect have been killed of.
Here are few records as to the val
ne of certain bug eaters:
A quail killed in a cotton field il
Texas had in his craw the remains o.
1877 cotton boil weevils.
Another killed in a potato field II
Pennsylvania had in his craw the re
mains Of 101 potato bugs.
Another killed in a Kansas wheat
field had in its crop the remains o.
over 1900 chinch bugs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
IS WITHOUT A FLAW
Mystic Crystal Sphere Is Nor
gan's Gift to Museum.
Water.Purs Globe Veneratsd for Cen.
turtles In the Orient Now Where
Visitors Care Into lie
Liquid Depths.

New York-The Museum OF Natural
History recently has acquired a "mys.
tic crystal Sphere silver-mounted
globe Of quartz, water.pure and Of
wonderful symmetry This curious
bauble for centuries has bene regard
ed with generation and even fear by
people Of the far east Unknown pow
ers OF hallucination Turk within its
llmpid depths, and this has been util.
lied by wizard and seer with no little
profit In bygone days.
The crystal Is the gift Of ]. Pier
pont Morgan. Nearly five inches In
diameter, II Is absolutely devoid Of
flaw, cloud. stain or lrregularity, and
even the most cynical disbeliever in
matters mystical cannot but admit a
fascination. a subtle sense Of the oc.
cult, when looking into its clear
depths
Where did It come from? What Is
its history? These are questions that
must remain unanswered. About its
CLASSY surface hangs strange decisions
OF prophecy and clairvoyance-tales
Of credulity and superstition that are
not always scoffed at by the most
scornful Of scientific writer's.
Fabulous are the weird stores told
of its effect upon the lives Of men and
women There was the young girl of
San Saturn, who eloped with her sis
ter's husband She took a famous
crystal-a family heirloom with her
and the morning after the escapade
she was found lifeless on a couch with
the crystal broken in thousand
pieces on the floor
Probably the most expert crystal
fashioners were the Japanese and Chi
nese Of thousand years ago They
had no laborsaving devices. but skill
patience and hereditary pride made
up for their lack of mechanical tools
The masses, at first rounded into
globular form by chipping with small
steel hammers, were subsequently
ground down to an even surface will
powdered garnet or emery. The last
transformation polish was impaired
by rubbing the surface with bamboo
and with the hand watch had pre-
viously been dipped in a rough kline
of rouge
The largest and most perfect sphere
known is kept in the Green Vault a
Dresden. II weighs fifteen pound!
and is seven inches in diameter.
The great value of the large spheret
arises from the rarity of the quarts
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

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The effect of incubation with nitrogen
forming bacteria on white clover,
grown in poor sand. This pot to
the right was inoculated, that to the
left unnoculated.
Partially rotted manure which by
it's decomposition gradually sets free
these elements in available form, is
usually the best fertilizer for such use
and the application of even a very
small amount of properly composed
barn yard manure is the best assur-
ance of a good growth of clover, al
falfa or other legume. When, how
ever, stable manure is entirely out Of
the questions, artificial fertilizers con-
tanning the necessary elements may
be used An application of a mixture
containing rs to 100 pounds OF muri-
ate Of potash and 200 to 300 pounds
of ground steamed bone meal, ap-
piled per acre on land which has been
lined the fall before, as described
above, in preparing the ground for
seeding to clover or other legumes
will aid greatly in the growth of this
crop.
Ordinarily the roots of clover or al
falfa contain only about one-quarter OF
one-third as much vegetable matter
and nitrogen as is contained in the
plant above ground. When, therefore
It is desired that considerable in
crease in the fertility of the soil and
especially of humus be made, it IL
necessary to turn under the whole
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Culdwife's Mistake.

A tourist who had been caught in a
sever storm in the Highlands of Scot
land finally came to solitary cottage,
says the Telegraph, and eagerly &C
copied an invitation to stay over
night.
After supper, while he was wearing
a suit of the guidman's clothes till
Eis own were dry, he met the mis-
tress on the stairs. She bore broom
in her hands, from which he. got a
sharp thump on the head, followed by
the exclamation:
That's for askin' the man to stay
a. icht!"-Youth's Companion.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
everybody Happy.

A wealthy young woman from our
west was recently welded to a men,
Der of the nobility of England and the
ceremony took place In the most fash
ionable of London churches-St.
Georges.
Among the guests was a cousin of
the bride, as sturdy an American as
can be imagined. He gave an inter
esting summary of the wedding when
asked by a girl friend whether the
marriage was a happy one.
Happy? l should say it was" said
the cousin. THE bride was happy,
the mother was ove-joyed, Lork Stick.
leigh, the groom, was in ecstasies and
his creditors, / understand, were in a
state Of absolute bliss. "-Lippincott'
Magazine.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

The advantages Of blowing under a
crop of red clover on sandy soils Is
shown by this corn, the yield being
increased nearly so per cent where
a clover sod was turned under the
previous year for green manure.
per acre. Where, however, it must be
shipped in, half of these quantities
will produce a fair development when
the soil is kept in a moist condition.
When other legumes, such as COW
peas and soy beans are to be grown,
1t may often be better to use the
quantity Of soil which can be secured
on a small plat on which the CORE
spending crop can be grown for two
or three years until this plat has be-
come thoroughly inoculated and can
be used for inoculating other land
adjoining or in the neighborhood
The use Of small amount Of al
falfa seed mixed with clover seed will
pave the way for alfalfa later by CIV
ing a few plants on the field start
so that the alfalfa bacteria can de-
velop.
1t is possible to develop the bacteria
in question in other substances than
soil and distribute them either by mix
ing with the seed or by sowing on the
land separately. Attempts to do this
have been made and firms are adver.
Using such material. So far, however,
the best results have been secured by
the use of soil as above described.
1t must be distinctly remembered
that while the leguminOus plants are
able to gather their nitrogen from the
air that they require other elements
such as magnesium for their growth
as we'll as do all other plants. Indeed
these leguminous plants are among
the most active feeders on phosphor
us, potassium, and calcium, and to Sc
cure a good growth, it is necessary tC
supply these elements in some form.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Club Of Women Of Newport Organized
In Which Coct of Refreshments
Must Not Exceed 1.-TWO Bits"

Newport, R. I.-Twenty-t1ve cents is
the price Newport society people now
pay for their dinners. A club, The
Limit" has been formed. 1t is a din
ing club only, the limit" being a quar-
ter as the price Of a meal.
When members of the club are en-
tertained at a luncheon or dinner the
expense account of the hostess is read
to show the cost of everything served
has been within the 25-cent limit.
There was much discussion when
the club was formed as to the proper
sum to spend and really make it a
stunt" and 1t was decided that rs
cents should be the limit spent for
each of the members.
Mrs. Edward Stanley Kellogg was
the hostess last night. other mem
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Proof Positive.

One of the wittiest men of past
generation of Englishmen was Bishop
Samuel WilberforGe. Toward the end
of meeting at which he spoke, says
Mr.. Walter Jerrold in his Book Of
Famous Wits" the audience began to
dispense.
A gentleman whose name was on
the program of speakers said to the
bishop. 81 need not speak; hardly
think they expect me-"
ITO be sure they do" said Wilber'
force. Don't you see they are all
youths Companion.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

the banner for severe ordinances.
Here, as in many provincial towns,
boy pupils have been forbidden to go
walking with the girl students in the
streets, but the Khorol board OF edu-
Tcation followed this ordinance with an
order prohibiting the teachesr also to
be seen on the streets in company
with the women, on the ground that
they should furnish an example OF
proper conduct to their pupils. At a
high school party held in Khorol dur
ing the holidays the school authorities
at midnight segregated the boy pupils
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Limit Is Placed on Meals

bers are Mrs. Walter Coles Cabell,
Mrs. George w. Williams, Mrs W. S.
Sims, Mrs. Edward Sturtevant, Mrs,
Ernest Howe, Miss C. Olden Jones and
Mrs. William Satterlee Pye.
So keen is the competition among
the members that the prospective en-,
tertainers consult with their grocers
to get prices of fancy morsels. All the
delicacies are listed and the women re.
turn home to arrange various combina.
lions that will provide alluring menus
within the 25-cent limit.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Efficient.

The train robber suddenly appeared
as many of the passengers were pre-
pairing to retire for the night.
Come, shell QUIT" he demanded as
he stood towering above an eastern
clergyman, who had just finished a
devout prayer.
The minister looked at him sadly
for q moment, then said:
''If had such energetic fellows as
you to pass the plate now and then,
might have something to, give you
--Harper's Magazine.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

masses of desirable quality for their
creation. The islands of Nippon and
Fujiyama yield a superior grade Of
material, the fragments being uncov-
cred in the gravel beds of ancient
streams.
That the use of crystals by spiritual.
istic mediums is by no means Of re-
cent origin may be gathered from the
observations of Garcia, Spanish phil
osopher, who writes that wise men
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Type in Poultry.

There is such a thing as type in
poultry, distinguishing the meat fowl
from the egg-laying type. The body
of the meat fowl is rectangular; that
is to say, its outlines correspond with
that Of a brick The egg type OF hen
has a body that is triangular in three
ways. viz: First, on sides from front
to rear; second, top and bottom
front to rear; third, base Of tall
downward; their backs are broad and
long, neeks OF medium length, eyes
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
In Private.

AS he started out with a bushel OF
that he didn't see.
When he had picked himself out of
the ash pile and recovered his hat he
stood in the back yard and relieved
his feelings.
Henry" called his wife.
"Well?" he snapped
Don't stand out there and do it.
Come straight into the house and tell
me that it's all my fault"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
A Worlds Record.

There are forty insect enemies Of
the boil weevil and the government
has introduced six Of these parasites
on the cotton lands of the south and
will in a few months turn loose six
more species. The government au.
thorities have hope that weevils may
in time be entirely eliminated.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Starting With Poultry.

II not accustomed to poultry, begin
with small number. Learn to make
a success with few, then go on with
larger number. In a majority OF
cases those who have made the big
gest success in the poultry world and
are yet in the business worked up
from a small beginning,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
ASK GUARDIAN FOR NATIONS
Estrada, ZeIaya and Castro for Presl.
dents Of Republics to Request vii.
son for Armed Protectorate.

New Orleans.-Juan Jose Estrada.
former president of Nicaragua, who
overthrow Jose Santos Zelaya by a
revolution three years ago, will ask
President Wilson to establish an arm
ed protectorate over all Latin-Ameri-
ca, including the Republic of Mexico.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

New York.-Carrying out a compact
made four years ago that whichever
of the two died first should leave the
other a million dollars, the will of the
late George W. Crossman, a leader in
the coffee market leaves to his part
ner, Herman Sielcken, the sum agreed
upon.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
BOYS BARRED AS ESCORTS
School Authorities Near KleV Are
Somewhat Strict In Matter
Teachers Also Hit.

Vienna, Austria.-The recent discus
SIGN and general opposition in Austria
70 coeducation in the schools and col
leges of the dual monarchy has
brought comparison to the working
Of this system Of instruction in Rus
Ola.
F5orol. town nedr Kiev, carries
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
ESCAPE RENT DAY 7 YEARS
Heirs of Late Landlord Found, New
York Tenants Hear Homes viii
Be Sold.

New York.-Rent days are due for
the families who for more than seven
wears since the death Of Frederick
s. Copley on December 9, 1905, have
been occupying free Of charge three
dwellings In South Prince street,
Flushing. Copley, an Englishman,
died on Staten Island. leaving no
will.
After a worldwide search, Nelson
TunnicliIe, an attorney Of this city,
found the heirs in England, Africa
and Australia They have authorized
the sale OF the property.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Every PoIleemsn Hls Rlval.

Chicago.-Anthony Comstock has a
rival in every member of the police
force here. Detective Fred Hirsch
has ordered the removal OF Paul
Chabas painting September Morn"
from shop windows, and art lovers
are up In arms.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Boil WeeviI Enemies.

Maid Henry, Holstein Gov at the
Kansas agricultural college, produced
1860 pounds of milk, making ne
pounds OF butterfat, last year She is
Thirteen years old-a worlds record for
the Gge.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
c,,suased Thanks.

"Our walters must say Thank you
avon when the tip is small
..That rule does not prevent them
,-or showing their scorn, my friend.
some Of your walters can say It with
seven differ
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

"Tsabel. didn't you promise the
preacher when we stood up together
that YOU would love, honor and o6eyT
"Yes. and I'll do that Godfrey
u,ben Won fulfill your promise and en-
dow ma with all your worldly goods
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

are bright and lustrous. By selecting
these types from year to year for the
breeding pen, great laying strains or
strains noted for their fleshing qVsl.
tiles can be produced
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

in a locked room, dismissed the girls
unescorted, and released the young
men only when time enough had
elapsed for the young women to reach
their homes.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Man Battles a PorpoIse

Palm Beach, Fla.-Peter Rogers
had hand to hand fight with por.
poise while bathing, and was severe
ly injured by its fms before he was
released.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

among the natives practiced a sort Of
diyination through the use of rock
crystal and brought its influence tC
bear upon their crops"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
Not Quite.

rs he what you might call a police
captain at larger"
mo; he's only out on bail. Town
Topics.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

Estrada, Zelaya and Castro. the de-
posed dictator of Venezuela, held a
conference In Havana recently. They
will meet in the Plaza Hotel, New
York, it is said, and then go to Wash
ington.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, sOftens the gums, reduces InhammAr
ton, allRys pain cures wind collie ,95c bOttle-as
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

When an actress dies or is sued for
divorce her real name comes out.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

One touch of weather makes the
whole world sit up and talk about it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

PILES CURED IN g TO II DAYS
Your druggist will refund money IL PAZO ONT
MBNr fails 20 cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or ProtrudinE Piles In 70 IA days. Soc.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

FOR WEAKNESS AND LOSS OF APE
TTTE,
The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTBLBSS chill TONIC drives ont Ma
lariA and builds mp the system A true tonic and
sure Appetizer For adults and children. 20 cents.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09

When some men get interested in
politics they forget all about labor.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-09
The Degrees.

Love opens ones heart"
yes, and marriage opens ones
eyes"