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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07

hKINTOL. w. august 6.--Mrs. Ell
Feathers, widow OF eli Feathers who
was Il Confederate soldier ufod slA
denly Tuesday afternoon at Fher family
nome on the Weaver Pike. Sullivan
county She Was seventy three years
John, Joe. Edgar and Levi Feathers
and one daughter. Mrs. l.. p. SimerIy.
The funeral was held at Weaver's
Chapel AT o'clock Wednesday after
noon. the Rev. Il. 4. Mcdowell being
in charge
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
DIR. Latayettc Cnnman.

lSpeeiai 10 me Times Dispalch-l
u AKRlSoNBURG, VA. August e
~ LaFaNetie Coffmau. forty five Years
Monday H. TaleQuah, Oklahom, wehera
he located several years ago for me
PRACTICE OF medicine. lie was native
ot Rockingham ana spent mos, OF his
nc here IN the county. He il sur
yiyed by his widow. who was Miss
Lokoy Of Rockingham. and I'VE chill.
"ren. ana also several brothers and Sis
l"rS. lie was member OF Inc re-
i"lned Church. anu an active odd Eel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
Chnrscd WIN rn..lns worthle.. Ch.ck.

Or. e. II. Wright. veterinary eur
Teon. was arrested by Detectives
DUFFY and Smith yesterday as su-
spcious character, suspected OF having
passed worthless checks on tho Grant
Drug Company and A. Rosaleigh.
Wright was arrested on these charges
some time ago and was bailed for his
appearance I'm the Police Court on July
70. He failed to appear. and tho no
lice have been watching for him since
that time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
Suspected of Stealing.

Toe Col!cran and George Bailey wcre
arrested IN front OF the First Police
Station at 2:30 o'clock this morning
following a chase down Broad Street
from Fourteenth Street. charged with
being suspicious characters. suspect cd
OF stealing $40 from tho person OF w.
q. fcrlins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
ALLAN LINE STEAMER
Gu'ulIfrIs ny

LIVERPOOL, August 6.--The Allan
Line steamer Monsolian, on arriving
here from Glasgow to-day. was struck
bS gunshot ut tho entrance to the
River MerscN. The shell went through
her bows.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07

rREDERlCkSBU VA, August =.
the death In Austin. Texas. of Miss
Mamie scott, formerly of this city.
Three of her sisters. Mrs H. L. Minor.
Mrs John Thurman and Miss Frances
g. Scott reside here. Mrs. Thurman
and Miss Scott left at once for Austin.
and VIII bring the body here for burial
in Spotsylvania County. near this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
Il, 4, phiIIips.

Especial 10 The Times ispatoh.l
IAPPAHANNoCk. VA, August 6.-R
q, Phillips, age siXty-seven wears for
many years one of the most prominent
merchants In ESSEX County. died al
his home here his morning. lie is
W phill!Ds - -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
GERMANS AND RUSSIANS

LONDON. August Ga dispatch to
the London Daily Mail from Tientsin
says that the Russian cruiser Askold
and the German cruiser Endcm both
have sunk after an engagement OF
Wei -ftai-Wci, China
The Emdcm was II protected cruiser
Of 3,692 tons, She carried ten four
inOh guns and WAS nttcd with two
torpedo tubes.
The displacement OF the Askold was
1905 tons. Her armament consisted Of
twelve. siX-inch guns. twelve three
inch guns and eight three FOUNDERS.
After the battle of the Yellow Sea in
tho Russo-Japanase War, she was en-
tored at Shanghai.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07

The Building Inspector issued a ucr-
init yesterday To Robert Lee Gill, 10
build a one story brick garage in the
rear Of 2007 stuart Avenue. to cost
$500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
Marriage License.

License Ia marry was issued yester.
day by Deputy Clerk Breeder, Of tn,
liustngs Court. To r.. J. Gardner ant
Ida Mary Perry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
Fined for Axnnult.

Hunk Robinson. colorcd wa. fined
SEQ and costs by Justice Crutchncld
in the Police Court yesterday. When
arraiened on charge of assaulting
n nd beating William Sims
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
Grand Duke Cupturcd.

BKUSSELS, august Ga new snaper
dispatch declares that German troops
have arrested Grand Duke Constuu-
tine constantinovitch at Bad Wildu-
gen as a prisoner of war
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
Mobilization proceedins.

ST PETERSBCRG, August 6.-Mo-
Obligation of the Russian army is pro-
ceeding in perfect order and indica-
tions are that it will he CONNECTED
earlier than was expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
Qualities as t.xcr,,tor.

Cosmos T.. Smith qualified Yesterday
IA the Chancery Court as executor OF
Mary smith The estate Is valued at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
battle at 1,ninr-l'nu

MANILA. August Am authentic
report received hare to-day stated that
German squadron has boon given
battle by British cruisers at Using
Tau
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
DEATHS

L!LpS,-D!ed. TUESDAY August 4.
~ 1880 T. NJ. at HIS residence,
II PHILLIPS. y H. -
Funeral from Fifth Street BAPTIST
'huIch THIS friday AFTER%OoN
~ o'clock, conducted by Or. " r
Hrahem 1ntcrment ia Everereen
temeteTy.
aHf \ Died, August &. l9It. al .
h', at the residence Of his father.
FAloss Side Avenue, Ginter PARK
LToN a GREEN. son OF q. b
Ecu, IN nis thirty second YEAR To
Edge and MAY; father, mother. one
'sister, Mrs 4 Bush. and one broth
' ,, i;onMie' r 70 NOUN ~, iheir loss
! ON immanuei Baptist Church inter
inehi ~ Oak God Cemetery
"reenViiie' :. e. papers please COPY.
MpoRE.-.Died. at his residence, SOS
south First street August g. A, IL a.
N. MICHAEL j. MOORE
Funeral notice later.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
GOOD ROAD MEETING
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTH
DAKOTA, WINNIPEG AND GULF
HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
From the Capital City, the Various
State institutions and from
Many Different Parts Of
the Sushine State.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

VcN'tIu Newspaper mon News v
Brookings.-The third annual meet
ing of the South Dakota, Winnipeg to
Gulf Highway association is TO DO
held at the auditorium OF the Com
mercial club OF the city OF Brooklngs
on July IL at . o'clock in the after
loon under the provisions OF the state
highway commission law passed TO he
last session of the legislature.
An interesting program has been
arranged which will include addresses
by Hon. +. G.. Issenhuth of Redfield,
chairman of the highway commission,
and N. o. Monserud Of Sioux Falls.
member of the commission, who Will
dedicate and designate this road as
the third official state highway OF
South Dakota. Hon. J. w. Parmley
Of Ipswich, president of the state
highway association, has been in
vited and undoubtedly will be pres
ent.
The South Dakota, Winnipeg to
Gulf highway, known as the Red,
White and Blue trail, was projected
az OH ClllIUSlbOtlt hlC1bAbS htiH -
Siou~ Falls in September, 1912. The
road as at present marked and I'M
proved runs through jefferson, Elk
Point, Beresford, WOrthing, Sioux
Falls, Dell Rapids, %Brookings, Clear
Lake, Toronto, LeBolt, Milbank, White
Block and on north to Fargo, N. o.,
and Winnipeg.
Great enthusiasm has been shown
all along the route and thousands OF
dollars have been expended in all the
various counties through which the
road passes, until today it is n OF
the best improved routes in the state.
II. f. Brownell, Of Sioux Falls, IS
president Of the association, and A. A.
Harris, of Brookings, is secretary. and
they have in charge the arrangements
for the meeting and are enthusiastic
over the meeting.
Last year the meeting was held at
Big Stone and had an attendance OF
500. This years meeting promises d
larger attendance and "a greater meet
ing. Mr.. Brownell especially urges
road enthusiasts of Sioux Falls and
vicinity to arrange TO drive through
10 Brookings for this meeting as he
thinks the first city in the state
should be largely represented.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
INVITED TO PLANT TREES
Park Commissioner Insersoll of Brook
iyn Urges Systematic Eeautify-
ing Of Highways.

Park Commissioner Raymond V. IN
gersoll Of the borough of Brooklyn has
published a pamphlet entitled Tree
Planting on City Streets" which is to
be sent to property owners whose
trees are removed as dead or danger
Gus.
"Citizens are urged to plant trees
in front Of their property" the coE-
missioner writes. "Still better than
individual planting Is cooperative
planting by streets or blocks. This
method secures uniformity Of treat
ment and has been done successfully
in several sections. Fuller particu-
lars VIII be furnished il requested.
The department cares for the pruning
and spraying Of street trees and the
removal OF dead trees. II has no APP
preparation for street planting. Tho
number of street trees in Brooklyn is
growing less by about fifteen hundred
yearly"
Commissioners Ingersoll recommends
the Oriental sycamore, the Norway
maple. and the red oak for city streets
and for suburbs. The poplars, silver
maple. catalpa and willow are classed
by him as undesirable.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
Resolution On Cattle Shipments.

Pierre.-On account Of objections on
the part Of dealers to a former order
OF the state live stock board, a new
order has been issued, known as resO-
luton No. 80, covering shipments Of
cattle from market centers. The new
resolution follows: "All heifers trans
ported from the country Of Mexico, the
states Of Texas. Arizona, New Mexico.
Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and
Montana, when not transported direct,
in accordance with the requirements
OF regulation No. %, may be brought
into the state of South Dakota, after
having successfully passed the intra-
dermal tuberculin test administered
BY an inspector of the United States
bureau of animal industry, or the state
veterinarian or one Of his deputies Of
the state from which such animals
come direct to South Dakota. Ger
tifcate stating that above test has
been administered and affidavit Of CON
signee must be forwarded to the state
live stock sanitary board, Pierre,
S. y.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
NEW SOIL AClDlTY
TEST Is DISCOVERED
Chemicals Are Perfectly SAFE for
Layman to Handle. and Ap-
paratus Is Cheap.

What is expected TO prove a more
positive test Tor soil acidity than the
common litmus paper test, and II
which, because of the cheap and harm.
less chemicals used in its operation,
will be within the reach Of the orii-
nary farmer, has been devised by
L. Truog, instructor in the department
Of soil, college OF agriculture Of the
University of Wisconsin.
The new test, it is believed, will be
OF especial benefit to county repre-.
~sentatives and to field agents Of the
state soils laboratory, owing to the
fact that it is simple to operate and
approximate Quantitative results can
be secured in from 10 to 10 minutes.
The new method consists OF the ad.
dition to a sample OF soil to be ex.
amined OF zinc sulphide with small
amounts of calcium chloride and wa.
ter, and boiling the mixture in a flask
held over a small fame, preferably
an alcohol lamp. Commercial lead
acetate paper, which "a be purchased
ot 'hS uAdS SAC'p, "hCh h'io III IL
fumes OF the mixture for a few min
utes. Will turn from light brown to
a shiny black, according TO the de-
gree Of acidity present in the soil.
The natural color of the lead acetate
paper is white, hence the discOlora-
ton can be plainly seen and will more
accurately gauge the acidity in q soil
than will the litmus paper test, now
in use.
The chemicals are perfectly safe for
the layman TO handle, and the COM
plete apparatus, including flask and
burner. ordinarily will not cost more
than 81. The details OF the apparatus
have not been completed, but in a
short time a more definite announce
mept will be forthcoming.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
VALUE or ALFALFA
AND ACRE OF CORN
Placing Valuation Of TWO and
9re-Hali Times on Former
Seems to Be About Right.

4 comparison CT the value OF the
average acre of alfalfa with the aver
age acre of corn brings some interest
Ing figures to light. An enthusiastic
alfalfa raiser claims that one acre OF
alfalfa is worth w and a half acres
OF corn. This looks like a rather large
estimate but q little work with a pad
and pencil shows that the enthusiast
has not ~ovcrdrawn the comparison TO
any great extent.
Forty bushels Of corn to the acre is
q rather generous estimate, and an
average price of GO cents per bushel
Is good. Figuring it this way the crop
will be worth S2i. Giving the stalks
q valuation of 81 We can say that
the entire product Of the acre OF corn
amounted to $50. An ordinary acre OF
alfalfa in an ordinary season should
produce three and a half IONS Of good
hay at the least, and a good average
price would be $3.50 per ton. Thus
the alfalfa crop will be worth $3.50.
The alfalfa will be already planted for
the next year, and the crop taken on
will leave the soil in a better condl-
ton than It found II. The crop Will
have been produced at about one-third
the labor cost OF the corn, and VIII
return to the soil much more manu-
rial value than the corn If both are fed
on the farm. The corn will have Ia
ken from the fertility Of the soil n
the loss will eventually have TO be
made UP by growing alfalfa or some
other legume. Placing a valuation OF
two and one-half times as much on
alfalfa as corn does not seem to be
Ear wrong.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
Some GARDENING Advice.

When he begins gardening the anna
teur calls a spade a spade. After the
third blister his vocabulary expands.
Don't expect your heliotrope bios
SONS to smell like the cologne named
after them.
Trailing Arbutus should be hunted.
not planted.
Wistaria grows we'll. but 1t takes its
own time about It.
When introducing tomato plants to
their summer horne be gentle and
courteous. A little kindness at this
time will make them happy all the
season through.
Cultivating a hedge Is like acQuir-
ing an accent. You always prefer the
way the natives do it.-New York Tel
egraph.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
CBy ELMER HENDERSON,

CBy ELMER HENDERSON,
Just between corn planting and
corn blowing there is a little time
when the work in the fields is not so
cvowding.
This affords a good opportunity to
clean the manure from the yards and
land it out into the fields. At this time
OF the year most probably the only
place to land 1t IS the hay ground.
This Is a good place for it, as he
growing meadow will take up all the
nitrates as fast as they are released
from the ~decaying an and apply
1t to their w use.
It has been proved time and again
oy actual tests reported by our expert
ment stations that the anu that is
allowed to lie around and rot loses
three-fourths of its value.
This is due to decomposition of the
material, nitrificatiOn and the escape
of ammonia and to teaching or wash
ing by rains.
When manure decays there is lib
Grated by this process. nitrogen, which
is one OF the most valuable factors on
the American farm today.
If this nitrogen is allowed to escape,
its value IS lost to the crop, which
probably needs it very much.
AS much as three-fOurths Of the
available nitrogen In q soil may escape
during the summer. When it is consid-
---1 49, = =: 1-o g ~ 800 .a1
liable constituents OF the manure the
extent Of TIE loss is at once apparent.
AS TO the loss by teaching or wash
ing, l need only remind you Of the
tream OF muddy water that issues
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
Citizenship Essay prize.

Winner.-Miss Ruth Janis. who for
a year has been attending the young
ladies' seminary at the Indian univer.
sity, Carlisle, Pa, has been notified
by United States Commissioner Cato
Sells that she was one Of the lucky
contestants in the prize citizenship
essay contest. She received a hand.
some medal from the department, to
gether with letters OF concentration
from Commissioner Sells and the su.
pervisOr in charge, o. II. Lips. Miss
Ruth is receiving the congratulations
Of her many friends. She will return
to Carlisle in the fall. This is the
second prize to be awarded to the
Rosebud. Miss Lois Lamoreaux, who
graduated from the Sherman Indian
institute in California last year, was
the recipient of a very handsome
medal, won in the prize essay con.
test.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
Keep on Cleaning Up.

Gratifying results followed the titu-
lar cleanup week. but these will b0
OF little Importance if the spirit does
not continue throughout the year.
Philadelphia is now in it's best bib and
tucker, and should remain so. Much
as we necessarily depend upon the
authorities for the heavier part of the
work, that which is most essential Ia
that every householder shall make
up his mind to maintain existing con-
ditions. 1t is the bits of paper and
clusters Of dirt that offend the eye.
They are easily removed and ought
not to be allowed to accumulate. Let
every week be a cleanup week.-PhiI
adelphia Inquirer.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
Hometown
Y "
CLEANING UP AND GROWING
Possible for Every One to Plant .
Few Simple Flowers on Their
Property.

Cleaning up is limited in meaning
Homes may go through housecleanins.i
h~ouseholders may clean streets ana
sidewalks and remov every rubbish.
tritie. In great buildings strenuous
efforts may be made. will be made. to
have every bit OF litter carted away.
That is a beginning.
The city may be made beautiful by
natures work. Plants respond to ev-
cry little care. Flowers bloom when
almost neglected. Is 1t not right not
only to clean up, but to start the habit
OF growing plants bearing flowers?
1t is not difficult and almost g
pensive. One great concern In this
city, with hundreds Of windows in the
building. where a thousand work. has
potted plants On every sill. Trail
ing vines halfway the brick
walls, though they are artistic. In
midsummer the factory is a Joy TO
those who like to see evidences Of ma
lures handiwork.
Greater things can be accomplished
along this line. A space two yards
wide and ten yards long in front OF q
factory or store will yield ab%undantly.
The window lodges bear flowers, tho
vacant spots have earth and they Will
satisfy the eye with a charming mix
ture Of color if given half a chance.
One prisoner, famed In story and
song, had not a Joy. Through a e
ice in the damp wall there came the
sprout Of a little flower. He nursed 1t
and gave it encouragement with a
few drops of water from his limited
supply. He was we'll rewarded, as the
ambitious flower wanted to grow. And
they want to grow On every vacant
foot Of land and every city has acres
In the aggregate.
Cleanup Is a proper rallying cry.
but add to that a desire to see ma
lures marvels grow. and the city
clean also will be a city beautiful
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
GAME PRESERVE INSPECTED.
Gov. RyTne Pleased with Big Tract
Near Hermosa.

Rapid City.-Gov. Byrne. State
tame Warden Hedrick and Commits
sioner Of School Lands Hefferle have
srent several days inspecting the state
game preserve near Hermosa and are
very much pleased with conditions
there. The herd Of elk placed there
early this spring is in fine shape and
the governor fayors placing a herd of
at least fifty buffalo in the preserve
at an early date. Plans are under
way for considerable road building
through tho park, and sites are to be
ARRANGED for camping places for tour
lists. no hunting will be allowed in
the park. and the regulations govern
ing it will be quite similar to those
in force at Yellowstone National
park.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
"Rain Of Frogs" Causes Disputes.

Pierre.-The disputed question here
is whether a driving shower at th.s
city really trained frogs" or. from
what source the appeared so sudden.
ly, following the dash of rain and hail.
None were to be seen about before
the shower. and Immediately after II
had passed they were hopping over
the sidewalks and streets by hundreds
in certain sections of the city. Wheth-
er Observer Rowe says he is certain
that frogs do rain down at times, as
he found hundreds of them on the top
of a large fat roof building at one
time following a heavy dashing rain,
with certain knowledge that they were
Mt on the root before that time, as
HIS work called him to that roof q
n amber OF times every day.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10

from a manure pile during and after
every heavy rain.
Every drop OF water Is rich in this
valuable nitrogen, not to mention the
other elements that are Of so much
value to the growing crops.
The average manure in the spring,
before teaching or decomposition has
begun, is worth anywhere from $3.50
to SO per ton; allowed to remain in
the yard until fall. it is worth barely a
third of that price.
In our calculations we have left the
sanitary aspect out Of consideration.
There should be nothing more sanitary
than a clean, wellkept barnyard. On
the other hand, there is not a better
place for the germs Of disease than in
the foul, filthy yards that are so COM
mon on many homesteads.
Many a fine horse has been ruined
by being compelled to tramp to and
from the water trough through II Of
these ~disgraceful barn lots. Grease,
rot and all its kindred ailments are
only too common TO animals allowed to
remain in these places.
Then, brother farmers, clean up. II
not for your stocks sake, then for
your pocketbook's sake. But it is dol
lars to doughnuts that the man who
allows his manure to lie around all
summer, also lets his other work lag.
Clean uD! 1t is more sanitary;
things look better-have a cleaner,
better smell.
The elements that insult your nos
trils, in a dirty b%arnyard, are the same
that make the big crop Of fragrant
hay next summer.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
HANDLING Dairy Heifer,

A heifer calf that is to be raised
for the dairy should be handled and
made accustomed TO all necessary ma
nipulations from the time she is a calf
until maturity. Ia which case she win
be little or no trouble and make a bet
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
Coming Fast.

Business must he picking up with
you," said the postman. as he threw
down a bundle Of letters.
"No. 1t isn't business" the man a.
the desk replied. with a sigh. M
two sons are -ayc.~ at college gov
T'hese are demands for mora uaon~-
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10

Pierre.-The Black and Yellow trail
;cross the central part Of the state
will be visualized in the auto tags
70 be used for next year. the depart.
nent having decided on a tag with a
Hack hae.ss"..A and FELLOW raised
numerals for the 1915 tags. Based on
registration OF 1906 automobiles.
lids will be asked for 10000 automo-
lilies numbers for 1915. Two thou
sand motorcycle and GOO dealers nun
lars will BE- asked for. Beside the i6,
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
Much Wool Ruined.

There is much wool ruined in the
pasture during the late summer n
faN aAsv., A1a.s.. spanish 9eedles and
burs are beginning 10 ripen anu ciing
TO everything that touches them.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-07-10
Price of Wood Advances.

Philip.-The first clip OF this sea-
sons wool crop was placed on the
market here Tuesday. Although the
number of sheep in Stanley county has
.teadily grown less each year for ten
Years past. the clip this year is Of
excellent quality. The price paid local
sheepmen, 81 cents, is the best paid
since 1908.