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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

allows opportunity for wood destroy
ing fungi to gain an entrance. Once
started, their growth Will eventually
destroy the whole tree Severe head
ing back and clearing out of the dead
and fungus infested wood followed by
cultivation and fertilization should be
rcsortcd TO. In some instances II may
be necessary to top-graft to renew the
head of the tree. The full results OF
such treatment do not show the first
year. Great care should be taken no;
to leave wounds through which tho
spores OF fungi can gain an entrance
10 cause future decay.
During the past few years large
number of shade trees in the North
eastern part of the United States, and
fectcd with staghead The trouble
appears 10 have come chiefly from the
root system, but exactly what causes
il is not definitely known at the pres
ent time.
There are many varieties of shade
trees effected in this way, and this
means their ultimate destruction. since
those that do not die outright will
never recover their tops, and are
therefore worthless as specimens OF
shade trees This dying back is par
ticularly noticeable on elms
4 characteristics feature of trees at
fected with staghead. more consp;cu :
Gus in slowly dying trees, may be seen
In the Increase of the heartwood and
decrease OF the sapwood. The wood
OF the dying trees Is very brittle, and
the limbs and branches fall of. easily
Old trees reaching the end of their
grand period of growth, usually show
the same characteristic. and for this
reason they, 900. become dangerous
MANY OF the limbs and branches fall
n large percentage whom. there Is no
wind and where the atmosphere is
unusually quiet, especially during DC
toher and November, after the leaves
have. fallen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
MILLIONS OF FISH EGGS
II. NJ. Smith Submits Report of Cul
ture DiNision Activities for 1913.

WASHINGTON, October 25.-what to
the ordinary individual seem enormous
quantities of fish eggs have been col
lected for the fiscal year 19lS by the
division Of fish culture. as shown In
the report OF Hugh n. Smith. commits
sioner OF fisheries, to Secretary Red
field, Of the Department OF Commerce.
The figures are: chinook salmon, a.
S1t,71i; blueback salmon, 47.597.0oO:
humpback salmon. 5.6lS.o00: dog SAL
mon. l7.S15.o black spotted trout,
s,s61 900; shad, $4,000; lobster. IA
100000.
The fish culture stations on the Pa
cific coast have collected and trans
ferred from Volcano. Cal, 4sS adult
golden trout for use In connection with
the bureaus exhibit at the Panama
Pacific Exposition. These fish arc now
being held in tank constructed es-
pecially for the purpose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
Training the Colt.

Commence handling the colt when
he is no more than week old. BE
kind and gentle with him When
hitching up for the first time. don't
hitch to anything that he, can turn
over, or that will make a racket and
scare him.
The essential factors in training arc
good care. daily handling. kindness
and patience Don't wait until he is
two or three years old before you begin
to train him, for then 1t is big task
One is apt to get in a hurry to get the
colt doing something and try and ex-
pect TO train him in a very short time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
A Bran Mash.

4 bran mash. once a week. is a
renovation for the driving horse. Two
quarts Of shelled oats and the same
quantity OF wheat brand, scalded about
Midday and then covered with a
blanket or cloth, to keep In the steam,
add pinch OF salt and feed at night.
Give no other grain with this mash.
but, of course. the regulation ration of
hay. This once-a week mash, given
preferably Saturday night, will do your
driving or riding horse all the good
in the world The work stock will
also appreciate the mash, too
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
The Rcnl I,arp,or

Will rs real iarmer? We use this
ssS <I,. al real farmer" often, and
farmer IS person who makes his liv.
ing by tiliin2 the land and who o,iyes
on the land he, works. Men.'who own
renting their property. or iensin,' e. or
shares. are not farmers, even when
the Ito ,1o be farmers The test is
Real farmers live by work alone on =, q
land H' vi tite
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
WHY PASTURES EniI.

Many pastures fail in midsummer be-
cause they are not made right. Too
few grasses and clovcrs are employed
in the mixture. In many sections, par
ticularly in the central west. timothy
Is the only grass used. This should
be supplemented with clovcrs that ma
ture earlier and again come on later in
the season than timothy. Some OF the
other grasses with different habits OF
growth and seasons of maturing should
also be used in the mixture, thus Sc
curing with the clover not only more
pasture, but a far better quality OF
pasture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

for the season now amount to 397.475
bales. against 2.o79.535 bales during the
same period last year. and 1,S71.275 dur
Ing tho same period two years ago.
The conference this week between
leading hnanciers of the United States
and England Will BIO watched by the
cotton trade with great interest, be-
cause OF the growing belief that they
VIII lead to plans that will accomplish
kets. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
"STAGHEAD" OF SHADE
AND FRUIT TREES

Very frequently apple trees and
some varieties of shade trees arc seen
with the tormost branches dead and
remaining as dry sticks like antlcrs
projecting above the foliage. This
condition may be due to various UNI
favorable conditions, but it is chiefly
encountered with old trees which have
long remained unsprayed, unprunod.
uncultirated and unfertilized. This
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
INJURIOUS PLANT DISEASES

That crown gall and hairy root are
serious Diseases cannot he doubted.
iEat they may be much moro serious
IN some localities than others. and upon
some plants than on others, is equally
true. In somc sections it may be said
that they are most injurious on cane
fruits, especially red raspberries. In
other parts of the country they fire.
Hhently prove very injurious to peach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
Tnr Wcnkenn Rone.

Rope Is often tarred to protect II
from the weather. This Is somewhat
doubtful practice as the acid In the
tar wcakens the rope to such an extent
that engineers estimate tarred rope TO
be only two-thirds as strong as clean,
new rope.
No kind of oil or other preparation
has so far been found that Will not
inture the rope, except tallow.- Tallow
mission rope, and for lubricating it
when in use. ~ a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
SEEDING MEADOWS
AND PASTURES

There is probably no agricultural
practice regarding which there is
greater difference of opinion among
farmers than that Of the methods OF
seeding meadows and pastures. This
Is largely due to the fact that a stand
of either clover or grass IS dependent
upon many factors, such as weather
conditions. soil and quality OF seed.
The most common meadow mixture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

Whipped Cream.
When the cream is too thin to whip
add the unbeaten white of an egg.
You will then have no trouble whip
ping the cream
by the Carload.
d. II. G., Albermarle County: a car
load of lambs weighs about 1880
pounds. 1t Is the custom of the rail-
roads to charge for a minimum of co.
900 pounds and they can give you a
plausible reason for 1t; but your road
is trying to encourage sheep raising,
and ii Is likely that If you will con-
fer with the proper officer or agent
you can get this apparent injustice
adjusted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

cherry and sometimes to apple trees.
Certain varieties of grapes and
berries are also more susceptible than
others. The disease is not necessarily
fatal. but diseased trees are frequently
more or less stunted, and sometimes
die from the effects of this disease.
The root system of many varieties will
be imperfect and the trees can he read
lily blown out by storms, and cannot
produce the maximum crop of fruit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
The Rome Halter.

Every stockman knows how incon-
vehIent st!ft. new rop. halter can
be. New rope may be made as pliable
as old b. boiling 1t for two hours in
water. Then hang il In a warm room
and let 1t dry thoroughly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

vlsable to keep hens longer than two
years?
From the standpoint of production
II is not considered profitable to keep
hen after her second year; but If
the hen Is valuable as a breeder. she
may be kept three or four years. You
must Judge by local conditions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

S. Backyard poultry-raising is no
longer an experiment. Its success has
been demonstrated time and again; in
fact. it is carried on in many climes
and under various conditions. and It's
popularity has just fairly started.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

Certain varieties when affected will
produce a much smaller croD than
healthy trees. Such trees Will occn-
s,onaily produce good crops. but do
Mot thrive and produce as we'll as
healthy trees under the same treatment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

The better you seed wheat, the bet
ter your crop next year. 1t is n great
mistake to SOW small. shrunken OIL
otherwise defective seed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
Weekly Bureau of In
formation for All Who
Till the Soil or Are In
terested in Making Homes
BRIEF NOTES THOUGHT
OUT BY THE WAYSlDE

Early and careful selection of seed
corn will easily Increase the pros
pcctive yields for next year five bushels
per acre.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

While grass is necessary to fowls
proper condition, II is not fair to ex-
pect hen to live on grass alone.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

Young clover should never be pas
tured. as the tramping of the cattle
will compact the soil so hard as to
kill out most of the plant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

1t is said that 90 per cent of the
normal bird life of this country al
ready has been destroyed. and much of
the other 10 per cent will go in the
next five years unless strong measures
are employed to stop the slaughter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

Fruit growers who have to employ
pickers cannot be too careful In select
ing their help. Do not tolerate care
less, Indifferent pickers. There are
plenty who really enjoy this kind Of
work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

Some Of the things that cause the
failure OF potato hills are poor soil.
improper preparation, poor seed, ir-
regular planting, poor cultivation, bugs,
diseases and poor weather Many of
these conditions are comfortable; all of
them may be Influenced by proper
methods Of culture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

Early maturity of the lamb is where
the big profit comes In in raising them
for the market It's another case of
the early bird catches the worm"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

The determining factor III the yield
OF good variety of corn is not the
size OF the ear. but rather the strength
OF the whole plant and the percentage
OF stand secured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
GENERAL INFORMATION
THROUGH QUESTION BOX
The Orchard.

Il. l.. d.. Bedford County: The or
chard must have nitrogen and good
way to supply this is to SOW a catch
or cover crop at the last cultivation
say oats or crimson clover, or both.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
Winter Rood for Chickens.

j. B. B.. Halifax County: What is
considered good food tgreen) for
poultry for the winter months?
The following green foods have
proven practical for winter feeding:
cabbage. clover, alfalfa, mangels.
sprouted oats, turnips and pumpkins.
As to Hens Ages.
Mrs. L., Charlotte County: Is 1t adj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

In buying n farm, select good land.
even II you cannot afford to but moro
than twenty acres.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
LockJasv.

F. NJ. H.. Orange County: For lock-
jaw In beast-or man either as
for that matter-Dr. Gray, n famous
veterinarian, says give the half of a
scent package of smoking tobacco in
n gallon of hot water. Cool and in
ject per rectum.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

All ,nquss md
Monday sugscstic Ions be
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-23
HAMPTON COUNTY TRAGEDY
Joe Woods Dead; G. c. Owens Claims
Self Defense.

Hampton, July 20.-Joe Woods
was shot and killed late yesterday
afternoon at Cummings, in this coun-
ty, by G. c. Owens. Both men are
white. The shooting occurred while
they we're on the way from Sand
Hill church.
1t seems that both of the men, in
company with Lee Woods, brother
of the deceased, and Vincent Tuten,
another white man had gone to Sand
Hill church, at which place revival
meeting was held, yesterday together
in a wagon furnished by Mr.. Owens,
and after spending the day at the
church, they were returning to Cum
mings, when within about two miles
of Cummings dispute arose between
the two principals about whipping
the mule and cursing in the presence
of the wife of Mr.. Owens.
The testimony of witnesses at the
coroner's inquest, which was held to-
day, was conflicting as to which of
the men took the initiative, one wit
ness claiming that Owens shot Woods
without the slightest cause. This wit
ness was the brother Of the deceased.
Another witness, Vincent Tuten, and
the only other one examined by the
cononer, testified that Woods cursed
Owens and brought on the difficulty.
tTuten swore that the Woods broth
ers attacked Owens and Owens shot
when he had backed against fence
in lane, where the killing occurred.
The weapon used was 32-calibre
pistol, the bullet, only one being fired,
taking effect in the chest and cutting
into the aorta. Death was almost
instantaneous. The coroner's jury
empanelled at Cummings this morn
ing brought in verdict that the de-
ceased came to his death from pis-
tol shot wound from a pistol in the
hands of one G. C. Owens.
Early this morning Mr.. Owens
came to Hampton and surrendered to
Deputy Sheriff Lightsey. He has en-
ployed counsel. Mr.. Owens did not
testify. He was interviewed this
morning and claimed that the shoot
ing was necessary, as two men were
coming on him menacingly. The trial
will take place here next fall.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-23
WILL NOT CAUCUS.
Party Conference on Appointment of
Jones Unlikely.

Washington, July lS.-Suggestions
today by Democratic Senate leaders
for a party conference to consider
the nomination of Thomas D. Jones,
of Chicago, to the federal reserve
board drew little response. Democrats
opposed to confirmation expressed
such vigorous opposition that the idea
virtually was abandoned. Some of the
staunchest administration supporters
discouraged the plan.
Reports that the fight might be
ended by withdrawal Of Mr.. Jones at
his own request were persistent. The
president still stands stolidly behind
his candidate.
Democrats of the banking commit
tee who voted for confirmation plan
to file their report early next week.
They expect supplementary state
ment from Mr.. Jones in answer to the
majority report which urged his re-
lection because of his connection with
the International Harvester company.
No vote in the senate is expected until
late next week.
Members of the committee said no
word had been received from Paul
NJ. Warburg. No action is contem-
plated on his nomination unless he
agrees to appear before the commit
tee.
Announcement today by Secretary
McAdoo that the three board mem
bers already confirmed would not be
sworn in Monday as formerly plan
ned was taken to indicate that the
administration hoped for confrma-
ton of Jones and Warburg in time
to organize the board at one time.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-23
NEGRO KILLED on STREET.
Harold Sparks, White, Shoots After
Being Slashed With Knife.

Gaffney, July 1S.-While dozens Of
hurrying pedestrians, composing the
usual Saturday evening crowd, look
ed on, Harold Sparks, we'll known
young white man of Cherokee coun-
ty, shot and killed a negro named
Nose Moorhead, alias Nose Petty, on
one of Gaffney's principal thorough
fares.
The shooting took place about 8
o'clock and no shots were fired until
after the negro had already cut the
white man across the left shoulder,
inhicting a number of painful wounds.
1t is said that the dispute arose
over the fact that the negro would
not drive his wagon out of the way
to let the white man pass, and when
the two met later in the evening the
argument was renewed.
Heated words were heard and then
the negro is said to have seized Mr..
Sparks and dragged him from the
door of a store, inflicting the cuts
with a large knife. Sparks then
opened fire with his pistol and three
bullets too effect in the negro's
breast near the heart.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-23
NOT SERIOUSLY HURT
Columbia Girl in Railway Accident
in Norfolk, Va.

Miss Minnie Williamson's friends,
who were alarmed yesterday to hear
that she was one of the persons in
jured in the collision of trolley train
and a coal train in Norfolk, Va,
Thursday, will be relieved to learn
that she is not seriously hurt. She is
suffering from the shock and from a
few bruises, but her injuries are con-
sidered slight. Miss Williamson's S
mother, Mrs. w. L. Williamson, went
on to Portsmouth Saturday afternoon
to be with her daughter until she has
completely recovered from the effects
of the experience.
In the wreck in which Miss Will
hanson was injured six persons were
killed and 10 others hurt. A trolley
train of three cars, returning from
Virginia Beach, crashed into a coal
train on the Virginia railroad. Miss
Williamson visiting her cousin, Mrs.
A. B. Sparkes, of Portsmouth, for
merly Miss Julia Tew, of Columbia
Columbia State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-23
AN OFFICER IS HURT.
j. G. Howe is Seriously Injured at
Chester.

Chester, July 1S.-Deputy Sheriff
J. G. Howe is in serious condition
tonight from being severely beaten
up this evening by Norton and Earle
Marlborough, workmen at the Wylie
cotton mills, who gave their homes
as Columbia.
The Yarboroughs, it is said, were
drunk and became very boisterous at
the Seaboard Air Line station this af-
ternoon and, upon being reprimand-
ed by the railways patrolman, NJ. L.
Austin, went away and later return
ed and gave him bad beating. One
blow across the temple fifth a knife
was very painful one. He is rather
a weak man physically and was easily
overpowered. 1t is said that as soon
as they learned that Mr.. Austin had
a warrant sworn out for them, they
ran a couple of miles to the mill.
Deputy Howe and Deputy W. W.
Baker were communicated with, and
endeavored to arrest them at the
mill. They made, it is alleged, a
violent resistance, but their assail-
lants were assisted by a number Of
their mill friends. AS result Dep
uty Howe was beaten up from head
to foot. He was given a terrible
blow by some kind of an instrument
on his face from which much blood
flowed. Norton was arrested by Dep
uty Sheriff Young, who came to the
scene of conflict, and is now in jail,
while his brother escaped. Sheriff
D. E. Colvin is making section-wide
search for him tonight.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-23
LITTLE GIRL RUN OVER.
Struck by Automobile While Cross
in Road at Nichols.

Nichols, July 16.-Mr. VIM. Bry-
ants little daughter, about six years
old, playing with other children on
the road to Mullins, about mile and
a quarter from this place, was run
over by a car driven by Mr.. James
Robinson. Mr.. Bryant was witness
to the accident. The children after
giving the car the right of way, this
little girl concluded to run across to
the other side, where her compan-
ions were. She missed the calculation
and was run over
Mr.. Robinson stopped as soon as
he could and helped with the little
one, and then came directly here and
took DR.. T. L. Ayres, who, with DR..
Brailsford, from Mullins, examined
the little girl They found her not
dangerously hurt. She is doing nice
ly at present.
Mr.. Robinson is a salesman for
Samuel Bean. Sr., & Son, of Whining
ton, n. c., and comes here quite
often.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-23
KERSHAW BABIES BEST.
Two Healthy Specimens Win in
National Contest.

Camden, July 17.-Camden and
Kershaw County have again come to
the front and this time to gain a ma
tional reputation. In the Better
Baby Contest. inaugurated by the
Woman's Home Companion there
were two babies of Camden and ker-
shaw County that stood the perfect
test" out of the hundred thousand
babies examined in all parts of the
United States. There were only
seventeen babies in the United States
to win this distinction and three of
them were from the South.
The local winners were: Blanche
Salley, of Camden, and Julius Coach
man Green, of Boykins, station ten
miles south of Camden. The pictures
of these babies will appear in the
August number of the Woman S
Home Companion. Already the pic
lures of the two above infants have
appeared in other magazines.
The scores were obtained at the
Better Baby Contest" held here dur
ing the County Fair last fall under
the auspices of the Crowell Publish
ing Company. The measurements,
ETC., were made in the rest room on
Main street.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-20

strikingly pretty woman, perhaps
thirty years of age, and what she
could have seen in Pop" Kupfel, the
good-natured, childish German, no
body knew.
Anyway, whenever she appeared,
there was Kupfel, blowing his horn
and gazing with lovelorn eyes at his
distinguished wife.
People prophesied that she would
soon find a more congenial partner.
But, as matter of fact, Minna SEEM
ed quite affectionate toward Pop"
and they always drove home together
in her auto to the little apartment in
the fashionable part of Riverside
Drive, where they resided.
Only once the curtain had been
lifted on Minna's life, and that was
during a first night. Some news
paper men were gathered in the front
seats, watching Minna's debut in the
metropolis There was no music that
night; 1 mean, during the dance.
That was decided upon by Mr.. Ham
burger afterward. -.--. .--.-- -.----.-
81 knew her." said the old hand,
ten years ago. Slip of girl she was
then, too. She was a chorus lady in
a one-night shown down in Harris
burg, where l interviewed her She
had run away from home-usual
story-deceived by man." Here he
mentioned the name of the son of a
well-known magnate on Wall street.
He cast her off. Then this Kupfel man
took pity on her and married her.
guess she's sorry now that she ac-
copied him. Fat old Dutchman, who
plays the horn. You must have seen
him. And say, L wonder what En-
NETT thinks now that she has grown
to be such a stunning woman"
A fat, bald man who was seated
behind them, with rapt stare in his
eyes, leaned forward.
"Dank YOU gentlemen" he said. 81
IL
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-20
"'PoP' KUPFEL's OPPORTUNITY

BY Lincoln Boisewater.
Copyright by W. G.. Chapman.)
Pop" Kupfel blew the horn in the
orchestra, and, in the intervals when
his score prescribed a rest, he would
look with eyes full of speeches. ad-
miration at Minna BIgh, the famous
comedienne, whose serpentine dance
had become the hit of the season. 1t
was all right for him to stare, though,