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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-03

TO the exhaustion OF the water supply
or to the cutting off Of capillary water
from the top soil, but are partly due to
certain definite chemical compounds
formed by the decay of the plant it
self. Rye seems to have a beneficial
effect on potatoes, and is very gen
orally useful as a cover crop to pillow
under where potatoes are to be grown.
Crimson clover is better known in
northern New Jersey than in lower
New York. 1t must be sown earlier
than rye and will not succeed on soils
which are notably acid. On the other
hand, it does add more nitrogen to the
soil than is required to raise a full
crop of corn and at the same time adds
enough humus to the soil to greatly
increase it's water-holding capacity.
The decay of crimson clover in the
soil is very rapid and it seems to pro-
vide Just the right food for the friend
ly bacteria which put out plant food in
available form. Most failures in Grim
son clover are due to one of three
things: ID Sowing too late, which
Sour soil which seems to prevent the
growth of nearly all useful legumeS.
(3) Improper covering of the seed. At
the time crimson clover is Sown in
August the ground is usually very
warm and quite dry, making it neces-
sary to cover the seed more deeply
than would be done if the seed were
soWn in the early spring.
A crop of crimson clover will add
to the soil an amount of organic mat
ter equal TO ten tons of stable manure,
and will, by occupying the land
through the winter, conserve q very
large amount of soil nutrients which
would otherwise be carried away in the
water which flows over the surface.
Land which has become unproduc-
tive may be rapidly increased in value
in this manner: Sow crop Of rye as
early as the land is available in the
fall, applying a small top dressing Of
acid phosphate to give the rye strong,
vigorous autumn growth. Pillow this
under when the rye is just coming into
head and, after lining 1t with ton Of
lime to the acre, sow cowpeas or soy
beans at the rate of two bushels per
acre. These will make q very rank
growth, and seem to thrive on land
where rye has been plowed under. AS
soon as seeds have begun to form on
the cowpeas or soy beans, they should
be plowed down and rye or crimson
clover again sown on the grounds.
This treatment will do more to re-
store land health and productiveness
than even large application Of high
priced stable manure.
If it is not possible to allow the land
to rest for a year, the use of winter
legumes will alone be sufficient to keep
the land in a fair state Of productiv-
ity with only the application of mod
crate amounts of mineral fertilizers.
The greatest loss in soil fertility IN
the eastern United States consists in
leaving the ground bare through the
winter. Any cover crop will prevent
this loss, but a clover will at the same
time add large quantities of high
priced nitrogen.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-03
Roads Valuation Raised.

An increase of nearly $33,OO0,00G
in the total assessed valuation of the
railroads operating in Wisconsin is
noted in the statement issued by the
state tax commission. The commits
sion places the valuation at $685., 1885,
GOO as constituting the assessment for
1917. In 1916 the assessed valuation
was $500, 100000 worth of property In
the state railroads S4,754, 7S4.S6. The
increased assessment will mean q ma
terial increase In the taxes of the state.
The largest increase in valuation,
according to the statement, was made
by the 500 road, as lessee of the Wis
cOnsin Central system, with a jump
from $39,0O0,000 to $46,000,O0O, an in
crease of $7,000,000.
The Chicago & Northwestern is
credited with an increase of from $124,
100000 worth of property in the state
to $131, 100000.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
road advanced in property holdings
from $1O5,OOO,OO0 to $11O,0OO,OOO
The Burlington system is now worth
S23 100000, whereas in the 1916
assessment it was held as valued at
19.50O0O0.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-03

a locality or region, for 1t is usually
Improbable to attempt to grow fruits
in any region that are not adapted to
the conditions under which they are
planted.
Selection of Site.
The soil should be deep with por-
Gus subStratum which will allow ex-
cess water to seep away quickly. II
the soil is run down it is not in good
condition for the growth Of orchard
trees.
Land that is gently rolling is TO be
preferred to land that is either very
rough and uneven or very steep.
Erosion is apt to be very heavy on
steep land, and the expense of orchard
operations is heavy in comparison with
what it is where the conditions are
favorable.
If the relative elevation, or elevation
as compared with the surrounding
country, is high, it provides for good
air drainage and good soil drainage.
Air drainage is very essential, for it
provides conditions under which frosts
are less apt to occur, and under which
fungus diseases are more easily CON
trolled. A well-drained soil is almost
imperative for the proper growth of
fruit trees; therefore, if the site for
an orchard is not well drained or ca
pable of being well drained at little
expense, it is q waste of time and
money to use it for orchard purposes.
The climate of particular site with
reference to frosts should be consid-
cred, for it is very difficult to produce
fruit profitable in sections subject to
severe freezes or in sections where
late spring frostS occur annually.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-03
School Legislation Planned.


School legislation will occupy much
of the time of the legislature at the
coming session, according to plans be-
ing formulated by educators.
1t has been no secret that the COM
mittee of 100 which was organized a
year ago, and which includes many
well-known teachers of the state. will
be in Madison with bills or recommen-
dations for revisions of the school
laws. The members of that committee
have professed to be interested in the
welfare of the common schools, and
little reference has been made in their
announcements to the regulation of the
higher institutions of learning.
Members of the legislature have re-
ceived letters from State Superintend-
ent of Instruction c. p. Cary, acQuaint-
ing them with the fact that there is TO
be much school legislation and inclos-
ing a pamphlet containing the laws
now on the statute books.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22
ARMY ORDERS

Il. Pursuant to instructions from
the War Department. the following
named enlisted men will report in per-
son on February IS, 1917. to the presi
dent Of the examining board appoint
ed in paragraph 1. Special Orders,
No. SO, these headquarters. current
series, for examination to determine
their fitness for appointment as End
lieutenants. Philippine Scouts, and
upon completion of the duty will re-
turn 20 their proper stations:
Sergt. Edmund J; Engel. Med. Dept.
Am. Co. No. 9; Cpl. Andrew p Steph-
enson, GAG, 3rd Co.. Ft. RGger; Cp:.
David b. Doty, IT., Co. d. 1st Infantry.
Cpl. Stephenson will proceed to
Schofield Barracks on the 18th inst
and report to the post commander for
assignment of quarters and ratioHs
rring the period Of examination. The
Quartermaster Corps will furnish tue
necessary transportation
ist Lieut.. Wallace &. Philoon, lst
Infantry. Ado. has been ordered to
report at Fort Shafter after March L
TO the examining board for an ex-
animation to determine his fitness for
promotion to captaincy'
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22
STAR-BULLETIN MAN WEEDS
MISS FRANCIS OF OREGON

Miss Ethel NJ. Francis. who arrived
on the Niagara yesterday from her
home in Portland. and Richard A
Male, one of the operators in the Star
Bulletin job printing department, were
married last night by Rev. S. K.
Kamaiopilf w E. Fletcher and E. E.
Rhoads were witnesses. The couple
will make their home at Dewey court,
Kalia road, Waikiki Male has been
in Honolulu nearly a year, coming
here from Portland. His former resi-
dence here was at the Pierpoint,
Waikiki.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

Tennis has been given big boost
by the visitiof the mainland stars and
next week the feminine players OF
the city will begin their play at the
Beretania courts The entry list has
been opened and it is thought that a
number of stars will be entered before
the books close on Saturday.
Without doubt the tournament,
which begins on Monday, will be the
best ever held in Honolulu, and al
ready a number Of visiting stars have
consented to enter. Mrs. George Coul-
ter, who was champion of Hawaii FOL
seven years, will reenter the play and
many believe that she will have an
excellent chance to carry off the
honors
Visiting Players
In tile singles lie prospects are
bright for number OF good matches.
as Miss Janet Storrs, player Of
note In the East, is here. as is also
Mrs. Balm, who has played. in Homo
lulu before. Then Miss Marion ,Sopid
has been practising on the Moana
courts and is expected to enter the
competition.
One of the fayorites in the coming
tournament will be Miss Male Wears,
who at 16 years has made great lec-
ord In tennis. She has lacked expert
ence In tennis tournaments, but not
withstanding should make a credita5le
showing In the coming tourney. An.
other player who has been prominent
in tennis circles is Miss Kathryn Viii
Hams She played excellent tennis in.
the last TOURNEY and is expected 10
repeat this performance.
Miss Pauline Schaefer is one Of
her game is along the lines that make
for the best tennis. Miss Ruth An
derson is another player who has com
peted before in the tournaments and
has improved her game during the
past year. Miss Alice Hopper, former
champion. is one Of Honolulu's lead.
ms opponents Of tennis play.
Many stars .,5 .s
Among the players wlp "a 4xbectaa
TO enter the tournafneNt are Mrs.
Balm, MISS Janet Storrs, Miss Marion
Gould. Mrs. George Coulter Mrs.
Frank James, Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs.
Gordon, Mrs. Graham. Mrs. Renton
Hind and the Misses Ward, Mailes
Wears, Pauline Schaefer, Ruth Ander-
son, Theima Wicke, Marjorie Caps,
Kathryn Williams. Alice Hopper,
0'Snlliyan, Campbell. Pearl Josephso1,
Stubs and number of tourists.
The committee, consisting Of Miss
Alice Hopper. Miss Pauline Schaefer
and o. Mayall have notified the hotels
that entriee will not close until Sat
urday and there may be a number of
stars from the mainland entered.
Both singles and doubles will be
played and many Of the players viii
be entered in both events. II is ey-
pected that there viii be at least 10
doubles teams. entered and perhaps
more. The sdfa Nings for the singles
and doubles VIII be announced later
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22
NEEDOT TARIFF
AFTER VAR TOLD
To CONVENTION
ny Associated Pr.ssl

PITTSBURG, PA plea that the
United States tariff system, whatever
It's underlying principle. should be
given certain bargaining provisions
whereby American foreign trade may
be encouraged and protected from dis.
elimination. was made by Willard
Straight, yice-president OF the Ameri.
can international Corporation, in an
address before the National Foreign
Trade convention here. ,.:::
Whole World TO Revise
The tariff systems Of the entire
world will be revised after the war
to meet new conditions. he said, with
a tendency among the many belliger-
ent nations to greatly increase duties
in order to pay interest on their war
debts. Ii European groupings Of ma
tons proposed to utilize bargaining
tariffs, IL was essential, said Mr..
Straight, that the United States
should be in position to protect it.
SELF He said:
1T has been stated that every eff
fort would be made to continue past
commercial relations with the neu-
trail nations twin the maintenance or
such relations, however. be made con-
tingehe upon the willingness OF neu-
trails to discriminate against German
tfadeR sfThe best method of avoiding
such a dilemma is to realize that IL
may arise. II this or other equally
difficult situations are possible, should
we not now consider measures which
WITH render them improbable?
Must Meet Conditions
THE trend Of economic policies in
Europe is manifest The need for
maintaining our export trade is obvi
Gus. The United States will be the
richest market in the world after the
war. The United States win be the
most serious competitor which Euro
pean industry will be obliged to meet
in its campaign for recouping tho
losses of the present struggle. This
war has demonstrated the fact which
some Of us in this country have here
tofore been disposed to ignore that
international trade, like domestic
trade, is essentially an exchange Of
commodities. We cannot hope that
we shall continue to sell some $4,000.
100000 worth more goods than we
buy. Commercial relationships to be
permanent must be mutually advan-
tageous. II we wish to sell our goods
abroad, we must in turn purchases
from foreign producers. Our purchas-
ing power therefore is our first line
of economic defense. To utilize It as
such we must be able intelligently TO
regulate the importation iato this
country Of goods which other ma
tons desire to sell u.s. By SO doing
we may demonstrate the advantages
which they may gain by purchasing
articles, which Isl, in turn, desire to
export. We need a bargaining tariff.
Al bargainings tariff to be effective
should be flexible. It should be pos
sible to apply its provisions to meet
situations as they arise. our present
tariff laws are inadequate from both
points OF view. Whatever the under.
lying principle Of the American tariff
system it should possess ndeduate re-
sources for the announcement Of the
foreign trade of the United States
and its projection from discrimination
abroad
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22
JAPANESE STAR IN TENNIS
MEET

= NEW YORK, n. Y.--lchiya Ku-
) magae. the japanese tennis
= champion. is expected to com
> pete in the 1917 American cham
= picnsHip tournament. according
= TO word received by the National
: Lawn Tennis Association Ku-
> magae proved the sensation OF
: the season. in th{s t6nRffs last
> summer and was = avored by.
= some as the winner of the ma
= tional singles title until put out
= Of the tournament at Forest
: l1ills. BY George n. Church. now
: playing in Honolulu
The Japanese racquet expert,
> who Is employed in Toxic bank,
= hopes to get d leave Of absence
= next summer as he df6 a year
= ago when his playing in this
= country earned him the honor of
= being rauEed No: 5 IN the list Of
y American stars
\ = 4
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

war loan Of the Netherlands has been
over-subscrfbed to the extent of seven
millions. This is by no means so bril-
liant showing as the two previous
war loans of sf1O.oOO.OOO and $4,000
900 respectively made, but only 4 per
cent interest was offered In the pre-
sent case as compared with Az and )
per cent in the two former instances.
The price OF the new loan was 81.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22
IRISH STAY AT HOME

DUBLIN, IrelanG.--Irish emigration
continues to show a steady decline,
The official returns for 1916, just pub
lished, are the lowest on record.
Only 1902 persons emigrated, as com
pared with 1860 in 1915, 2o,314 in
1914 and 30,967 in 1913. Only 1907
went to the United States, or 2474
less than the previous year. Prepaid
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

passages to the United States Used to
make up the bulk Of the emigration to
that country Last year they num-
hered only SILL The emigration from
Ulster is still the highest of the four
provinces and amounted to 1888 in
1916.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

Springfield. taass.) Y. NJ. c. a. gym
nastic squad viii take part in IL
meets, the largest schedule ever
mapped out for squad of that col.
lege.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

University of New Hampshire stu.
dents are going to build their own
stadium. including bleachers, track
and field.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

AAa AnAahtAsp "hO WAA oAoC ~ AN SChA
mand of Fort Shafter. Col. James A.
Irons, is not only well known among
the officers at Fort Shafter, many of
whom have served with him, but he
IL also especially popular among the
prominent Japanese officials, as he
has served with great credit two tours
OF duty In the American embassy in
Toxic, Japan. and his record and
popularity Will make him not only an
excellent commander at Fort Skater,
but he will also be persona grata to
tie Japanese population in the islands.
Only recently Col Irons organized a
branch Of the Boy Scouts of America
under the honorary presidency of
George w. Guthrie. the American am
bassador, composed OF some 20 Ameri-
can boys who are pupils in the Toxic
Grammar school, which incident will
show his general interest in all things
and classes, thus developing patriot
ism in American communities. AL.
though so years Of age, Col. Irons is
keenly alive to all important matters
and both the new commanding officer
and Mrs. Irons will be found as well
nost gracious host and hostess in
many social affairs and entertainment
in the social life of Fort Shafter and
Honolulu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22
LOAN ovER-suascRtsED

TILE HAGuE.-The new s5o.o0o.O0l
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

sTAR-6uLLETlN GIVES YOU
TODAVs NEWS TOnAv
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22
LADIES' Tennis
TOURNAMENT TO
OPEN ON MONDAY
Island Championships VIII Be
Played Next Meek; Entries
Will Close Saturday
ISLAND TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Ladies' Singles and Doubles /.

Entries now open at e. o. Hall &
Sons. Entry books will close sstur-
day, February a., a. II O'Clock. Tour
nament will begin February rs.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

The officers and soldiers at Fort
Shafter who served under Gen. Fred.
erick S. Funston, both in the Spanish
war, the Philippine insurrection and
in the early days Of HIS command in
the Hawaiian department. especially
those who were privileged to know
the man intimately, deeply regret to
hear OF the death OF one of the great
est Americans in recent times. All
regret his demise at a moment
when the nation needs such characters
OF heroic mold, patriotic and self.
sacrificing, and when the army has
the utmost necessity for men Of ex.
perience in military affairs and in the
handling and organizing Of great
bodies oil. troops.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22
kort SI,afterNotes.
/ special Star Bulletin corresponasneel

Sspectsl Star Bulletin Cerrespondsneel
FORT SKATER Feb. l.--The
commandment Of army service schools,
Fort Leavenworth, Kan. will send a
detachment of 81 enlisted men OF the
Signal Corps, under charge of Cpl.
F. C. Drummer, Signal Corps, to Fort
Mcdowell. Cal, In time to report to
the commanding officer and to be sent
on the transport scheduled to leave
about March TO Honolulu. Hawaii.
for duty With the 1st Platoon, Com
pany n. Bird Telegraph Battalion, Sig
raj Corps, y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

A copy of the new compilation OF
all war department orders, bulletins
and circulars from 1881 to 1915, has
been sent from Washington for the
use of each. organization at Fort Shat
IA
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

Word has been received by the Off
'cers at Fort Shafter that for those
soffifers who have been transferred to
.othGr branches of the service there.
VIM be exemptions from examinations
in drill and technique of the arm to-
which transferred for one year.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

The Battalion commanders at Fort
Shafter have received directions that
the troops in the companies OF their
respective commands will consist OF
two platoons. of three squads each,
in the formation for the parade on
Washington's Birthday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

FORT SKATER, Feb. 22.-Pvt
First Class William F. Smith, NJ
Company, End Infantry, has been pro
NOTED to the grade of corporal upon
the. Recommendation of Capt. Ben
jamin F. Mcclellan, commanding that
organization.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-22

Upon the recommendation of the
commanding officer, Company A, Capt,
Earl A. Martin, infantry, Cpl Robert
Charlesworth has been promoted to
the grade of sergeant, vice Sgt Al
banese. recently furloughed and trans.
ferred to the army reserve.
~ y
Word has been received that Capt.
Ohio B. Rosenbaum. End Infantry, in
command of the End Infantry at Fort
Shafter, has been ordered to leave on
the April transport for a new station
on the mainland.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-25

circumstances, she had felt on leaV-
ing school she must do something
to earn her living. But an indulgent
father and mother had wished her to
first enjoy her release from studies,
and when Earle Terry, a teller in the
one bank of the little town, began
to pay her marked attentions, his
suit was regarded with favor by Eliz-:
abeth's father, who knew the steady,
industrious character of the young
man
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-25


BY Katherine Howe
= = , >
I'm sick of your nagging and jeal-
ousy" -
Elizabeth Farley gave a defiant
look at the young man, whose plead
ing, honest eyes sought to have con-
WINGED her of the reason and SINGER
ity of his argument.
Dear, it's not meant to be tagging.
It's only that I want to keep you
from trouble and unhappiness. May
be 1 don't put it just as you'd like
it-bUt mean right
''But you can't understand" she
cried. I'm determined to make
something of my life. What's the use
of having a talent if you don't use
it? You said yourself could act"
Eyes, I did. 1 think you were some
actress in that play we gave for the
Belgian sufferers that's differ
ent."
ooh, yes, it's different if you work
like a slave and give your services
for charity. But want to make my
living"
''You know you don't have to Il
want to make the living for you"
Eyes, Earle i know - but l can
make more than you're earning.
Why lots of actresses get 800
week"
Eyes, and lots don't get more than
twenty-five"
ooh, well, if 1 begin at that I'll soon
show them I'm worth more"
Look here, Elizabeth, it's that &C
tor, Winter! He's been telling you
these fairy tales, he's been trying"
'Stop there!' stormed the girl.
''Hsw do you know what he has told
me?"
What do you know about him?"
''WeI, I guess Elsie Burns knows
about him! She introduced him to
me-"
~q. she used to know him ten
III
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-25

That's lots, isn't it," And the
girl turned angrily from him and
walked away.
Earle Terry looked after her,
standing still in his perplexity. His
face was white and set with the ag-
ony tugging at his heart. For a year
he had loved Elizabeth with all the
intensity of deep, earnest nature.
Six months they had been: engaged,
and now this cloud threatened to
burst into a storm, wrecking his hope
of happiness.
Elizabeth was only trifle over
10, but her parents being in moderate