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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27

should besprepared for II as we'll at
might be. ',''r -v,.s -,,,.4,,s
But they say the Germans are COM
Ing through Belgium" he, ventured.
Henri Christophe picked up the
checkerboard that the two peasants
mad used to amuse themselves, and
placed 1t upon the counter.
"Ah, no, m'sieu! And even should
they, our people are good people. They
will not touch u.s." he said as opt1mis.
dcally as he could.
"Well-1 hope not" Charlie agreed.
But at least I'd like to see some of
the beggars. It's ID irritating to
look for a war and not be able to
dnd it." He rose stifny from his chair
and strolled to the cigar counter. "Got
anything to smoker" he asked, leaning
over the glass case. The innkeeper
tumbled inside the showcase and laid
his wares out for his guests inspec.
ton.
"Gosh, Peterv Mr.. Brown exclaimed
In delight. "And a real cigar counter,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27
SYNOPSIS.
B.

The chief characters are Ethel Will.
aoughby. Henry StFeetman and Capt
are Sir George Wagstaff Of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown, New
York newspaper correspondent. Ethel
a resident or Sir Georges household
spy. though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond, her old lover
returns to England after long absence
From him she learns the truth about
Stretman; furthermore, that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
Grets: The European war breaks out
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
to Brussels as a German spy in order tC
get revenge and serve England.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27
BEST SOIL FOR STRAWBERRY
Rich Sandy Loan Is Most Desirable
PLANTS Demand an Immense
Amount of Moisture.

The best type of soil for straw
berry Culture is a rich sandy loam,}
but most any kind Of soil will pro-
duce good crops provided it is rich,
we]l-drained and Of loose texture.
Strawberries demand an immense
amount Of moisture, and for this rea-
son the soil should be In good condi-
ton to hold large quantities Of it. AS
the water-holding capacity Of a soil
depends largely on the amount of or
ganic matter present, there should be
an abundance Of it in the soil. This
can be supplied by turning under Il
green manuring crop of heavy appli-
cation of manure.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27

BY keeping stables of horses and
COWS we'll bedded with litter the above
quantities of manure can be greatly
increased.
The amount and value Of the nitro
gen, phosphoric acid, and potash in
manure produced by different kinds of
farm animals are shown in the ac-
companying table.
While the actual plant food con-
tanned in a ton of well-preserved
barnyard manure is worth at least
$3.50, it is safe to say that the farmer
will derive nearer 81 worth Of good
from it. Barnyard manure not only
furnishes plant food but greatly i'm
proves the mechanical condition of the
soil and multiplies beneficial bacteria.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27

SuSa1 0SOeIS UOOs ~TUCOs
toe! Where on earth did you get
thatT'
"Oh, was in New York." the other
told him proudly. II educated my
daughter there. I was a waiter at
the Beaux Arts.''
Charlie Brown stuck his hand out.
The Beaux Arts was one Of his special
weaknesses.
"Greetingsv' he exclaimed. "And you
brought this with you?' He looked al
most lovingly upon that familiar con-
trivance Of oak, glass and nickel.
II had wished to introduce here a
little Of the American-what you call
it?-enterprise. And this year I had
hoped to purchase book to registra-
ton in, and little boxes behind for the
letters and the keys" Christophe add
ed. "But business has not been good"
He sighed.
"You're good sort, old manv' Char
lie told him. II hope if they do come,
they'll leave you alone"
II hope SO, m'sieu," the innkeeper
answered. And he breathed a silent
prayer that the Germans would not
come that way.
At that moment a lady in white
entered from the street and started
across the room toward a door that
led to the chambers above.
'Bonjour, madame!' Christophe
said politely. 1t was his mysterious
ledger. And since she paid we'll,
there was every reason why he should
be affable to her.
"Bonjour!' the young woman an
swered. She did not recognize her
fellow guest until he approached with
outstretched hand.
"Great Scott! Your he cried, scarce
believing his own eyes.
Ethel Willoughby-for 1t was she
could not do otherwise than pause. She
stared at Charlie Brown.
"How do you do, Mr.. Brown" she
said. Her manner was nervous, con-
strained. But Charlie Brown did not
notice that in his surprise. He took
her hand with undisguised delight.
Imagine meeting you here" he said
with great good-humor. II suppose
ought to say, This is a small world
after ALL"
Henri Christophe had witnessed
their unexpected meeting with an the
interest of curious-minded resident of
small village. It pleased him, more
over, that his newly found friend from
New York already knew his feminine
lodger.
"Ah, m'sieu knows Madame de
Lorde! That is good, good" he MUIR
INJURED, az he beamed upon them both.
Charlie Brown looked first at Henri
Christophe-then back at Ethel again.
| And an expression Of bewilderment
spread over his face.
MADAME de Lorde?' he said to her
| questioningly.
eyes, yes" she answered inpatient
~. And he perceived then that che
was decidedly ill at ease. But all thas
escaped the pleased innkeeper.
"And now 1 myself will prepare din.
ner;" Christophe announced. "Perhaps
You and madame will dine together"
he told Mr.. Brown.
"Why, yes, surH-if madame WILL"
Charlie agreed promptly. So far as he
was concerned, nothing could please
Thin more
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27

and spread it on the land. The litter
or waste matter used for bedding not
| only serves it's purpose in helping to
preserve the manure, but adds con-
siderably to it. When neither OF
these plans can be advantageously
| used, cheap shed conveniently To-
Gated may be substituted and all ma
must be taken to prevent heating,
which is likely to happen when horse
manure predominates. This can be
remedied by adding water when
needed.
While the farmer may buy plant
| food in the form of commercial fer
tilizer, it will not have so beneficial
an effect on the crops as an equal
amount contained in barnyard manure.
The commercial fertilizers do not add
vegetable matter, do not promote bac:
| terial activity, and do not correct me-
chanical defects of the soil to the
| same extent as manure. A ton $4,000
! pounds) Of well-preserved manure
from a well-fed horse contains about
9.8 pounds of nitrogen, So pounds of
phosphoric acid, and SO pounds Of
potash. Assuming a value of 20
cents a pound for nitrogen and five
cents pound each for phosphoric
acid and potash, this plant food would
cost $2.70 if bought in the form Of
commercial fertilizer.
Manure Produced by Stock.
! 1t has been estimated that the vari-
Gus classes Of farm animals will pro-
duce about the following quantities
of solid and liquid manure during n
year:
Quantities of manure produced in q
year by farm animals:
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27
RED PEPPER AS STlMU&ANT
Plenty Of Balanced Ration and Prop
erIy Arranged House Vastly
Superior IN Value.

The use OF red pepper as stimr.
liant for laying is largely a myth:
plenty Of balanced ration and warm
quarters, properly lighted and ven
tlated, are all vastly superior in value
to make hens lay as compared with
excessive feeding Of such a condi-
ment as red pepper. Adding little
condiment occasionally to a hot wet
mash will stimulate appetite when
the fowls do not appear to be eating
as well as usual. It should not form
part Of the daily ration, even in
cold weather. !
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27
1.-The Germans Will Be Here Tonight"

1.-The Germans Will Be Here Tonight"
on their arrival a woman will send US
word by our telephone"
Larry had not learned that.
"A woman?" he exclaimed. "Who is
;she?''
II do not know, m'sieu."
us she here now" Larry persisted.
A suspicion had suddenly swept across
his mind, filling him half with hope,
half with fear, that the unknown Wom-
an might be Ethel Willoughby.
The Frahchman shook his head.
mo, m'sieu, I wait her return" he
explained
"slle was not, perhaps, a Madame de
Lorde-" Larry unused.
II was not told her name, m'sieu. l
am to ind her by CODE"
II thought possibly it might be a
Nadine de Lorde," Larry told him.
"Untn two days ago we were work.
ing together in Brussels. Then I had
to leave thought she might
have come this way" He slipped of
the table onto his feet. "Still, no mat.
ter" he added, as the French spy
looked at him a bit too inquiringly.
"You can depend on this woman?" he
Anquired.
The fellow shrugged his shoulders.
"She serves General Jacques. he
trusts her," he replied, as If that fact
sbseNed him Of responsibility. 81
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27
INSURE HEALTH OF POULTRY
Handful Of Charcoal to Each Gallon
Of Mash Will Prevent Many Bad
Cases Of Indigestion.

A supply Of finely ground charcoal
Is good health insurance for poultry.
A handful of charcoal to each gallon
Of mash will prevent many bad case
OF indigestion which is the forerunner
Of the various liver troubles that an
nually carry off many a promising
chick. -,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27

In this instaIlment is given a
remarkable picture Of Belgian.
village life-its peacefulness and
hopefulness-just before tho
German host swept the little ma
ton tn 1914. You will enjoy
Charlie Browns meeting with
the innkeeper, and sympathize
with old Henri in his pathetic
effort to reassure his frightened
daughter Of her safety. You will
thrill at the meeting Of spies.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-09-27

Capt. Larry Redmond, a British
spy. discusses plans with a French
spy in a Belgian village inn.
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COMPOSITION AMOUNT AND VALUE OF MANURE PRODUCED BY
Different FARM ANIMALS:
Analysis pounds per ton
Of 1900 pounds.
DEVICE FOR DIGGING TUBERS
the Vibrating Rods Shake Off
All Loose Soil.

The blade of this machine lifts the
potatoes and also some earth the vi
brating rods free potatoes from the
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careful.
pardon! A slip Of the tongue!' his
ally apologized.
you have arranged matters as I
planned with your General jacques? p
Larry asked.
Yes! Last night we have strung a
wire from the fort to this inn. Even
now the end Of It is dangling in that
chimney" He nodded toward the huge
fireplace across the room. II have
outside telephone, :. wait
only the opportunity to connect the in
strument."
Nov sit over therew' Larry COM
handed, waving the man to chair at
one Of the tables. The fellow obeyed
him without question. And after a
quick survey Of the place to make
sure that there were no eavesdroppers,
Captain Redmond Joined him.
"Goodp' he said. "Now, the Germans
will be here tonight" he confded, as
he seated himself upon the table and
leaned toward his fellow-spy.
$50 soon?'
'*They march FAST" Larry said.
Here the road forks. One turns to
the left, the other to the right. The
safety Of your fort depends on which
road *hey take"
Il know" the other assented. "And
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
WOMAN ENDS LIFE
 AS HER BABES SLEEP
fContinued from Page 1.)


 nyck oftimes, when unable to sleep, would get up and do the ironing dur ing the middle of the night.
 Mrs. Pastnyck is said to have been very cratic by those who knew her. She was arrested a year ago last autumn on the charge of assaulting her husband. At the time they were conducting a butcher market and grocery store at AT Main street and in a quarrel, Mrs. Pastnyck is alleged to have struck her husband in the left knee with butcher c1eaver. He was taken to a hospital and was in a ser ious condition, for some time, blood poison developing which necessitated the amputation of the leg, just below the hip. He refused to press the charge against her.
 At one time, Mrs. Pastnyck assault ed the late Special Policeman Harris Kahn when he went to arrest her hus- band. He was hit over the head with a maI1et.
 The two sons of the couple, aged g and Il years, were at police head quarters with the father this morning I and did not appear to realize the seriousness of the mothers act. The father was held pending the report of the medical examiner and order. of the coroner who was in Newtown
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
DIVIDE $1OO,OOO ESTATE BETWEEN
 TWO HURD HEIRS
(Continued from page D

(Coptinued from page D the age of 40 he is to receive all his one-half share in the residue. The same provision was made for the daughter.
 If either child should die before reaching 40 years, leaving Fno heirs, then the will provides the other is to receive the residue under the same provisions of quarterly payments until 40 years of age is attained by the sur viving child.
 If either dies, leaving issue, before reaching 40 years of age, the issue shall receive payments of income until 21 years of age when the principal is to be paid him entitled thereto.
 The trustee is empowered to use the principal or sell the realty if neces- sary for the support of the children and is given wide powers. Provision is made for distribution of the estate if the two children die before reaching 40 years leaving no issue, then on the death of the last child the property shall be distributed as follows:
 Two-ninths to the sister, Julia E. Stoddard; two-ninths to the sister, Mabel J. Jennings; two-ninths to the niece, Emily J. Sanford, daughter of deceased brother; one sixth to Hattie BueI Hurd, sister of deceased hus- band; one-sixth to Laura K. Vanhorn, sister of deceased husband.
 In ordering the sale of her books and furniture, the testatrix directs her son and daughter shall be given the first opportunity of purchase.
 The Bridgeport Trust Co.,: is named executor, to act without bonds. Charles D. Sanford, Philo Calhoun and Malcolm McFayden have been named appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27

who routed out the Arctic company s foreman, who is said at first to have taken the view that an alarm must be sounded through the telephone office, butw as finally persuaded to visit the scene. The fire was found to have gained much headway though 8 num- Der of volunteers were combating it Before it was extinguished, the body had been burned from the truck chas- sis.
 At the Milford firehouse today it was admitted that much time waa lost in arriving at the scene, but those who called the department were blamed for not going to the nearest telephone rather than coming in person to the firehOuSe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
DR. BUDAU HERE
 ON RECORD TRIP
 OVER CONTINENT
Former Bridgeporter Goes From Coast to Coast In
 Touring Gar.

After a record trip across the con- tinent in which 4,1116 miles were cov- cred in an actual running time of five days, 19 hours and 5 minutes, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. D. Badua, former residents of Bridgeport, who for sev- eral years have resided in Los An geles are again renewing friendships in this city.
 The couple arrived last night af- ter a most pleasant trip through Col orado, Nebraska, Michigan and Ne v York states with stops at North Plat te, Neb., Chicago. Ills, Detroit, Mich. A two days stay was made in visiting points of interest in Yellwstone Park.
 Dr. Budau, an ardent motor enthu- siast, has made several trans-continen- tai trips but declares this to have been most exceptional in point of weather and time. Though camping equipment was carried it was not used but twice, once on the Mojave desert, Cal, and again in Colorado. But four tire changes were made the entire trip.
 In reviewing the road situation the motorist today proclaimed the western states to be most active in building good roads, especially New Mexico, Colorado and Nebraska. The condi- ton of Michigan roads is very bad. On western roads Dr. Badau was able to make a maximum run of 427 miles, the average being between 300 and 400 adily. The trip was made in a Pack ard twin-six.
 During the visit of Dr. and Mrs. Badau in this city they will reside at the home of Compensation Connis- sioner Edward T. Buckingham, | brother-in-law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
Man With Two Wives,
 Seeking One Divorce.
 Cannot Get a Hearino

Frank Hegedus or NorwaIk. whu 141'S two W1Ves, and wants 8 divorce rom one, was unable to get a hear ing in the civil superior co,,r+ +bis morning. He is living with his sec )ond wife, who is the mother of his two children.
 Hegedus declares his first wife. Su- sic Hegedus, deserted him and as he does not know where she is he thinks he IS entitled to a divorce. He wants to marry legally his present compan- ion in order to make the children leei- ttmate. When the suit recently came up in Judge Webb's court he said he could not properly hear it. Attorney George F. Mara asked Judge Curtis to try the/ case this morning but the court said he could not comply with the request Court then adjourned un- til Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
Milford Bremen
 Stand On Ceremony
 As Motor Gar Burns
(speciaI to The Farmer.l

Milford, June 27-While the M1l% ford fire department argued the for rnality of sending in an alarm of fire a large automobile truck owned in New Haven was partially destroyed by fire on the Shore road near Indian river late last night As result ok the incident other method of sounding alarms than by the tele- phone is likely to be considered by the board of selectmen at it's next meeting.
 The fire was first discovered by passing automobiles who raced to the Arctic Hose Company headquar- ters They were asked to respond but at first refused to do so upon the for mality that an alarm had not been sounded in the prescribed manner.
 Appeals were made to the police
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
Will Arrest Autoist Whose Gar BoWled Over
 Fairfield Silent Cop

Deputy Sheriff Gould of Fairfield is ready to arrest Samuel Holzer of Waterbury, who knocked over a, guide post in 4he road at Flint's corner in Fairfield last week. After hitting the post it is alleged HoIZer speeded away without leaving his name. The num- Der of the car was observed by by stander, however.
 Sheriff Gould has received a com p1aint from Mrs. Ralph Perry of Southport who said a valuable canoe was stolen from it's mooring place in Sasco Creek last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
ADJOURN HEARING.

An adjournment has been taken un- til Friday in the hearing on the David O'Connen estate, which started yes- terday before Referee Banks in the bankrupcy court. George B. Clark has a claim of over 12,0O0 against the bankrupt, who conducted a garage on Noble avenue. Trustee Thomas Bar key is opposing the allowance of the claim which, if allowed, would leave practically nothing for other creditors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
WALTER S. HURLRURT.

The funeral of Walter s. Hur1burt was held from his late home, 189 Ellsworth street, at 2:sO this after noon. Rev. H. c. Woodruff, pastor of the Black Rock Congregational church, conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery. The bearers were J. w Northrop, S. w. Proudman, Ernest V. Sloan and Jos eDh Smith
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
SUSAN E. PARME1EE.

Susan E., widow of Ward c. Parme- lee, died this morning at the home of her niece, Mrs. R. M. Haviland, 329 Maplewood avenue Mrs. Haviland was born in Westport, 78 years ago, the daughter of Horace F. and Harriet A. Allan. Her niece, Mrs. Parmelee, sur wives her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
OBITUARY
ANNE B. HULL.

Anne B. Hull, formerly a clerk in the Rowland Dry Goods Co.,. died this morning at the Bridgeport hospital after a long illness. Miss Hull, who was 19 years old, was the daughter of Frederick C., and the late Augusta Hull and was popular among a host of young friends. Her father survives her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
BRADFORD PIERCE MERWIN,

Merwin, the two years and seven months old son of MT. and Mrs. Hor- ace B. Merwin, was held from the home of his parents, S16 Fairfield ave nue, this afternoon. The services were private and burial was in Noun tain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
DOROTHY BILLING.

The funeral of Mrs. Dorothy Bill ing was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from her late home, 138 Lib erty street and a half hour later from the Danish Lutheran church on Beach street, where the services were large ly attended. Mrs. Billings four sops Chris, Andrew Louis and Soren Billing were the bearers. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
HELD FOR BICYCLE THEFT.

Herbert Abbott of North avenue, was brought back to this city from Milford today by Detective Sergeant George Fox and will stand trial in the city court tomorrow on the charge of stealing a bicycle. The wheel which he sold in Milford, has been recovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
DIED.

 this city, June 27, 1916, Susan E., widow of Ward c. Parme1ee, aged 7S years, 4 months. 29 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the home of her niece, Mrs. I. F. Haviland, No. 329 Maple wood avenue, on Thursday, June 29, at D. m.
 Interment in Park cemetery.
 D27 b# HOWARD-In this-city, Sunday, June 25, 1916, Patrick Howard, aged 53 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Undertaking Par lors of M. J. Cannon, No. 1051 Broad street, on Wednesday, June 28, at 8:30 a. nns and from St. Augustine's church at o'clock. Burial at St. MichaePs ceme- tery. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
MRS. JOHN O. ROWLAND.

Mrs. John O. Rowland, wife of the superintendent of the Masons' home at WalIingford, died Sunday, aged "A years. Mrs. Rowland was we'll known in Masonic circles throughout the state. Her husband and a daughter survive her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
EARLY CELEBRAToR FINED.

Angelo Pavloat, 15 years old, of 112 Helen street, was fined $5 in the city court today for discharging blank cartridge last night that set fire to the dress of a little girl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
NOTICE.

Members of Court Pequonnock No. 62, F. of A., are hereby notified to at tend the quarterly meeting on Tues day evening, June 27. to take action on business of importance to every member.
 A. HIGGINS, c. R. J. P. M'CANN, Fin. Sec'y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
FoRFETTs BOND.

William A. Jackson of Danbury, charged with keeping slot machines in his possession, forfeited a bond of $10O in the criminal common pleas court this afternoon. M. J. Cuff of Danbury was surety. Judge Walsh then ordered court adjourned for the term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27
v.rbaI Rombardment,

Verbal Bombardnaent. 'sThis remarkable gun fired forty shells in one minute and made thirty three hits.''
 My wife can fire forty sentences a minute and make forty hits. .''-St. Louis GIohe-Democrat,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27

Saving His Strength.

'.say, you, I advertised for strong boy.' "well, ain't a strong boy?"
 "You don't show it. Why, you make a four round contest out of licking q stamp."-Pittsburgh Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27

FOR SALE-An room house in Stratford, containing all modern
 conveniences; large lot with nice fruit trees. This is splendid home at a moderate price. Can be bought on pretty easy terms. D. R. Whit ney, 83 Fairfield avenue. D27 S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-27

Which Wac Far Worse.
 Wiiliamson-Does your wife always have the last word? Henderson-WeH, if she doesn't, old fellow. she looks it.