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Evening star., 1917-11-02

SELECT LIST OF HOUSES FOR SALE AND
FOR RENT IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE CITY.
PHONE, CALL OR WRITE FOB APPOINT
MENT TO INSPECT HOUSES.
MOORE HILL Unc.l. 141o7 eI.
Evening star., 1917-11-02
APARTMENTs TO LET.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

SOS 90 OFFICE ROOMS. II B ST. NV.
S25. .00-4r.. b., Penhurst. 4S II at. ne.
S1s.O0-2r.. free gas. Astoria. Bird and @ ~.
S12.OO. $1000-2r., Dorchester. 18th and Nd.
ave. s.w.
ALONzo o. BLISS PRoPERTIEs
As St NV Phone Line 1880,
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HIMSELF TO DEATH
Anagram Writing From Shakespeare's
Works Takes Vitality of Noted
British Author.

The death of Capt. Basil Willett
Charles Hood, the British author, was
brought about by his excessive at
tempts at anagram writing from Shake
speare's works, according to testimony
at the inquest in London. He was
fifty-three years old and a former Off
Ger of the Prince of Wales West York
shire regiment.
The coroner, according to the Lon
don Times, said it was evident what
caused death. Captain Hood was en-
gagged in Il laborious undertaking, con-
structing writing out of the cryptic
grams which he alleged that he found
in Shakespeare.
There are reams of writing here" "
said the coroner. Every single let
ter is written most carefully, and it
must take months to file all this stun
about secret writing and various mes
sages which he purpOrted to have
found concealed by means Of cryptic
grams in Hamlet and other plays. II
seems to me that he has been working
very late at night and all day at this
rubbfSh-it cannot be called anything
else-and has been exhausting himself
and wearing out his nervous system by
going without a proper amount OF
nouriShment because he thought his
brain more active on an empty stom-
ach All the time he was using his
strength in this way he was exhaust
ing his strength"
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ALFALFA TO RESTORE SOILS
Power of Crop to Revive Wornout
Lands Deficient In HUmus and
Nitrogen Is Well Known.

The power Of alfalfa TO restore worn
out lands and to build up soil that is
deficient in humus and nitrogen Is
known to all OF Us. It can easily be
seen by anyone who Will compare the
subsequent crops grown On alfalfa sod
with those on ordinary soil, or even
where barnyard manure has been
heavily applied Realizing these facts,
it is evident that alfalfa must be
grown more extensively in our crop
rotations to maintain and restore the
soil that is being depleted by the large
crops OF sugar beets and other prod
ucts. Many acres OF alfalfa hay land
are sacrificed each year for the more
remunerative returns from bests.
cantaloupes or potatoes grown on al
faifa sod, and as a result alfalfa hay
has become scarce and the price Is adj
vancing to q point that disheartens the
stock feeders. We must work al these
things to a balance 50 as TO equalize
our operations.
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IDLE FARM ACREAGE
MEANS GREAT WASTE
Greater Profits Can Be Obtained
by Farmers Who Apply Bet
ter Planning on Farm.

Idle acres on the farm mean q fnan-
ciaI loss to the farmer, points out Dr..
Theodore Macklin, in charge Of rural
economics in the Kansas Agricultural
Experiment station Uncultiyated land
indicates that so many dollars of the
farmers investment are untitled and
that the farmer or operator is paying
so much rent or interest on capital
from which he receives mo returns.
Formerly land was exceedingly
cheap" said Doctor Macklin, land
then the farmer could not be criticized
for not having used the land to its
fullest extent. Now. however, condi-
lions have changed and land has a
high value.
1.-The farm acreage Of the United
States comprises &C per cent Of the
total land area, but OF this acreage
only 81 per cent is improved land.
While much of the unimproved land
actually is utilized IN the production
of live stock, there is far too much
waste land.
obviously If this land were put to
proper use it would constitute a vast
acreage which could be used for the
production Of food supply. To the in
dividuaI farmer any procedure which
would bring into use the idle acres
would result in greater profits for the
farm business
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TT is easy to overlook the fact that
land is lying idle on almost every
farm. This has been true because
farming has not been considered q
business, subject TO regular principles
which affect other lines OF business. In
the planning OF farm buildings, the
location and building OF fences, and
mapping the shape Of the fields and
lanes, much land has been rendered
unavoidable. With increased prices,
greater profits can be obtained by
farmers who apply themselves TO bet
ter planning OF farm organization.
Two outstanding features are seen
In the present food crisis brought on
by the war. The supply Of food pro
duction Is short or insufficient to meet
the demands and there are possible
ways Of increasing the food supply.
This possible increase can come only
when greater efficiency is practiced by
the farmer"
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R'rom the United States Department OF
Agriculture.)
Sheep can be successfully wintered
with a smaller use Of grain than is
needed for other live stock. II in good
condition at the beginning OF winter
and given the right kind OF hay they
can be carried through the winter
without grain unless the lambs are to
be dropped before going to pasture
All depends upon the kind Of hay or
other roughage used.
Legume hays stand at the fore front
as a roughage for sheep. No other
rOughages approach them In feeding
values. The coarse-stemmed hays
like timothy, red top and bluegrass
have very few leaves and therefore
are poor sheep feeds. Hays having
a large amount OF timothy in them
also are undesirable. Not only is tim
Othy unpalatable TO the sheep, but it
causes serious cases Of constipation.
The dry timothy heads work into the
wool, causing irritation to the skin,
leSsening the value Of the clip and
making shearing difficult. When tim
Othy or other coarSe-stemmed hay is
fed to sheep in winter quarters it be-
comes necessary to use some supple
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PROMPT ATTENTION
TO ANIMAL WOUNDS
First Step Is to Explore for For.
eign Body-Then Arrest
the Hemorrhage.

Animals on the farm are continually
being wounded. The first step to take
IN the care OF a wound is to promptly
explore the parts with a view to as
ceTtaining If there is a foreign body;
then arrest the hemorrhage to prevent
waste of blood. The latter can often
be done by twisting the blood vessel
or tying it, or by compression. The
wound should then be washed with
an antiseptie solution OF some kind.
It is important that the wound have
proper drainage 1t may be necessary
to do little cutting before good drain
age is obtained. A wound that "pock-
cts" seldom heals quickly. Small
wounds about the head and neck
should be first cleaned, peroxide OF
hydrogen applied (stitching material
dipped in same), then edges OF wound
brought together and stitched as even
" as possible. Paint edges OF the
wound with tincture Of iodine or apply
equal parts oxide Of zinc and boric
acid or any other reliable commercial
busting powder. Never stitch a wound
unless you believe it necessary to hold
the tissues together.
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Benefits From Sleep.

Sleep is q great preserver of youth.
Eight hours at night and a short nap
during the day will. do much to keep
the face free from wrinkles. Always
sleep with the bedroom window open
a few inches at the top, both in sum-
mer and in winter, says a physician.
A daily morning bath, tepid in winter
and cold in summer, with a brisk rub
to follow, will keep the skin fresh and
clear. Two hours must be passed in
the open air, walking. riding or play
ing games. All tight clothing. and
especially tight lacing, must be avoid
ed, as compression disturbs the cir
culation and is often the cause Of en-
larged veins and red noses. A cele-
brated woman, who was famous even
In her old age for her beautiful, clear
complexion and freedom from wrin-
kles, was once persuaded to tell the
secret of her youthful looks. The an
swer was simple. Abstinence had
been the rule of her life. No tea, cOf
fee or stimulant of any kind. To keep
well drink lemonade or water, eat ap-
piles, grapes and figs regularly. Take
the raw juice of a lemon every day.
Never fail to walk regularly. Battle
frequently.
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scantx Fare.

William Snyder, head keeper at the
Central park menagerie. is willing to
answer any question regarding animals
at any hour of the day or night That
readiness frequently gives him an in
sight into domestic tragedies affecting
the life or liberty Of birds. dogs, cats,
monkeys and even turtles kept as pets
in New York homes, says the New
York Herald.
Mr.. Snyder was called to the tele-
phone the other afternoon and Ques-
toned by an agitated woman who
sought to know the proper food for a
turtle. Mr.. Snyder explained that il
depended upon the type OF turtle, and
upon being informed that it was lit
tie one, 2 inches in diameter, suggest
ed that it be fed one lettuce leaf a
week.
"Oh, pshaw!" exclaimed the woman.
s.and I've just sent the maid over TO
get it a pound OF chopped meat"
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learned somewhere that they wouldn't
hurt him if he brOught-do you know
what he brought? Do you know what
it was that he struck"
ga tuning fork ~ shouted Davies.
With their arms linked, they ran
into the throng of scurrying monsters.
Ida between Donald and Davies, and
Clouts in the van. blowing his mouth
organ like a mailman. The monsters
hurried before them in evident panic
The contact with the slippery bodies
no longer produced residence. The
elusive phOsphOrescent CLEANS shot
here and there like will-o'-the-wisps.
MacBeard was nowhere to be seen.
At the caves entrance Sam Clouts
paused and turned to Donald.
81 wish I'd brought my bass con-
certina aboard, sir" he said.
Never mind; you're doing very
well indeed, ClOuts," answered Donald.
!''Play, mani PlayI'
The lights, which had remained sta
tiOnary during the moments interIude,
grew DINNER again as CIouts struck
out with his lips the tune of Cock o.
the North
'aThe submarineI" gasped Donald.
pointing before him as he ran
But, even as he neared it, it began
to grow dim. Not more than a hun
dred PAGES away, the vessel sank into
Obscurity as they raced toward it 1t
seemed gradually to be bIotted out be
fore their eyes
And slowly. almost imperceptibly
the cloudy curtain began to descend
and to dissolve.
Donald gasped for air. He heard
Clouts coughing, and saw the MILDLY
stagger as he ran. Ida fell back into
his arms The submarine was still
fifty PAGES away, and she was nothing
more than a cloudy image upon the
night.
On they ran, cropping through the
complete blackneSs. The air was like
wine Jelly. Donald had almost ceased
to breathe. He ran with his lungs full
OF a little reservoir Of air, which he
exhaIed slowly
He could see neither Clouts nor Da.
vies, but he believed that they were
struggling toward the submarine
And he found ii. and them. almost
By a miracle he had the good forums
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mentary feed to keep the sheep in
condition.
Linseed Meal as q Supplement.
II any nOnlegume hay is fed, supple
mentary protein feed is needed. Lin
seed meal is good since in addition
to furnishing protein it counteracts
the cOnstipating effect OF timothy hay.
From One-Quarter &c. one-half pound Of
hnseed meal per eve daily should be
used, depending upon the size and con-
ditiOn OF the animal and the other feed
used.
In an experiment conducted st the
Missouri station and reported In bull
letin No. 120, the relative values OF
clover and timothy hays for Hintering
ewes were determined.
Fifteen ewes fed % pounds timothy
hay and OBS pound grain per head
daily lost 7.6 pounds each during the
same time that another lot receiving
the same weight of grain and clover
hay gained 6.5 pounds. The Il ewes
fed clover hay dropped 10 strong
lambs, while those fed timothy
dropped IL strong and five weak
lambs. The lambs from the ewes fed
clover hay gained more rapidly dur
ing the first 80 days than did those
from the ewes fed timothy hay.
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PITY Father.

Carl. aged three, and his baby sister
of eighteen months slept in the same
room as their parents. Carl woke up
early and tOrmented his still sleepy
father with questions.
"Father. can a COW speak?"
"NO. my child"
AFather, can a dog speakT
The father, thinking carl was going
through the entire list of animals that
he knew, said severely:
'No animal can speak. And you
must now keep quiet, for father wants
80 sleep"
For long time the child remained
quiet; then being no longer able to re-
strain his curiosity, he asked timidly !:
Father, what kind of an animal is
babyF"
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TheDeeD Sea Peril
Blu VICTOR ROUSSEAU
Blu VICTOR ROUSSEAU
0ODyright by ". g. Chapnaa1

Instantly the resilient wall closed in
about them. and. with the same slow,
steady pressure, they were urged for
ward. CIOuts in the lead. The note
sounded again; they stopped. Clouts
was now Immediately in front of the
sacriicial knife of bone And very
slowly, he began to lean forward
At any other time he would have
presented an appearance distinctly lu-
dicrOus. He seemed to be waddling
slowly. and with great dignity. toward
the razOr-edged weapon. He stood
stock still, planted his legs hard in
the OOze. and began to bend forward,
as if he were about to undertake some
calisthenic exercise.
Donald understood what was hap
pening. The monsters were urging
Clouts' body downward in such way
that the edge of the bone knife would
lie Immediately against his breast.
Then, with an increased pressure,
ClOuts would be forced down until the
keen bone sliced his body in twain.
He plunged his hand into the mound
and drew out a bone. Whirling it
about his head, he struck out right and
left with it. He heard the skulls of
the monsters crack under the impact.
He Glove a path to Clouts' side. He
reached him just as the edge of the
knife lay across Gouts' breast. As he
beat back the sea devils, Clouts
Strengthened himself with a jerk and
looked up mournfulIy.
'It amt no use, sir" he said, and
plunging his hand into his breast, he
drew out his mouth organ.
The relief was only mOmentarily
achieved. The monsters came crowd
ing back. They pinioned Donald's
arms to his sides by pressure. In an
other instant Clouts would have paid
the debt he never owed MacBeard.
1t was then the ruling passion as
serted itself in ClOuts. Perhaps it was
because he thought his chance would
never come again, or it might have
been mere habit. Setting his hand to
his lips, he struck out the reedy notes
of ''Sally in Our Alley
Donald saw the phosphorescence run
from them along the cave like liquid
fire. He heard MacBeard's deep note,
saw the fire culver and vanish in the
darkness outside the cave. Meanwhile
Sam Clouts played on
Donald seized Davies arm in wild
excitement
''DOn't you see?" he cried. Its mu-
sic, not the sounds, because they can't
hear those, but only the vibrations.
That's their language. And EIacBeard
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A GREAT DISCOVERY
Ry J. H. Watson, NJ. D.

Swollen hands, ankles, feet are due to
q dropsical condition, often caused by
dlsordered kidneys. Naturally when the
kidneys are deranged the blood is filed
with poisonous waste matter, which set
ties In the feet, ankles and wrists; or I'M
DER the eyes in bag-Iike formations.
AS q remedy for those easily recognized
symptoms of Inflammation caused bv uric
Acld-as scaIding urine, backache and fire.
4uent urlnation, as well as sediment in
the urine, or if uric acid in the blood has
caused rheumatism, 1umbago, sciatica
govt. 1t Is simply wonderful how quickly
An-u-ric acts; the pains and stiffness
rapidly disappear, for Anuric, double
strength), Is many times more potent
than hthia and often eliminates uric acid
as hot water melts sugar. All druggists.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for the
nver ana bowels have been favorably
known for nearly so years.
Anuric is a recent scientific discovery
by DR.. Pierce, Chief OF Staff at the In
valids" Hotel and Surgical Inst, in Buff
falo. N. Y. Send 10c there for q trial
pkg. OF Anuric. Large package 60c.
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CHIEF ESSENTIALS
In DAIRY BUSINESS
Consider Selection of Profitable
Cows, Markets and Loca-
ton of the Farm.

The prospective dairyman should
consider the selection Of profitable
COWS, the markets, the location Of the
farm, and the prospects for profits,
according to J. B. Fitch, associate pro-
tessor OF dairy husbandry In the Kan
sas State Agricultural college.
Experience with dairy cattle Is the
main essentials in this business" said
Professor Fitch. 'sThe dairyman must
not only be a good judge Of cattle, but
he must understand how to feed and
care for stock In such a manner that
will bring best results.
''In selecting a breed, one should
consider the question from a COM
munity standpoint. If there is a Ger
tain breed already in the community
il is advisable and wise TO adopt 1t and
develop the best herd possible. Com
munities should be organized and farm
ers and dairymen cooperate more ex-
tensively In the development and rails
ing of purebred animals. In cOmmuni-
ties where there are only few cows it
is advisable to purchase bull for gem
eraI community service. Farmers are
not only aided in disposing Of their
animals, but feed may be purchased to-
gether or extensive advertising OF their
stock in farm papers can be more
economically handled
One should not start with purebred
cattle at first unless he has had ex-
perience, believes Professor Fitch. This
being the case, it is advisable to buy a
few good grade COWS OF some pardcu-
lar breed, and with a purebred bull,
grade up the herd. A bull backed by
good individuals and excellent dairy
records shouId head the herd.
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CHAPTER XII.
The InterIoper.

The InterIoper.
Ida went into DOnald'S cabin. Don
aid himself arranged to sleep in the
messroOm. Davies had his cabin, and
ClOuts the first watch. Presently Don
aid found himself alone
He got into his hammock, but he
could not grapple with the situation
It seemed so unreal that he half ex-
pected to awake and find that he had
been delirious, and that he was just
coming to after rescuing Ida from the
wreck of the Beotia. He felt more
and more nervous. He got up and sat
down at the table. staring into the
darkness in front Of him.
Suddenly he leaped to his feet with
a chOked cry. Across the messroOm.
at q distance of about eight PAGES, he
saw, mistiIy outlined, the face and
body of the woman whom he had imag
ined that he saw in the house in Bal
timore-and again outsidel
He stared at her incredulously He
saw her so family that once again he
believed himself the victim of a haIlu-
cination. The faintest illumination
played about her, showing only the
ethereal spirit that seemed incarnate
in a vapOry cloud.
But this was no monster such as
those devils of the sea. 1t was the
most beautiful woman whom Donald
had ever seen or imagined.
He stumbled toward her. He put
out his hand. As he did so, the figure
moved, and he heard Enthusiastically the
faintest slide of feet upon the floor.
He tried to catch her, to satisfy him
self that he was not dreaming, but she
eluded him with ease, seeming to float
before his eyes. now here, now there
Suddenly the door opened. Donald
saw Ida standing in the doorway, by
the light Of the candle within her
cabin.
"DonaId!" she cried. ST thought
I thought I saw a woman pass my
door"
"Ida :"
The denial died on his lips. He was
not sure. He glanced hastily about
him, and, at the far end, he thought
he saw the dim outlines Of his visitor
again.
Ida peered through the darkness.
She saw nothing, but she interpreted
Donald's movements correctly.
'DonaIdi Who is she? How did
she come here?"
There is nobody. Ida He heard
the desperation in his voice; and at
that instant a yearning toward the
ethereal loneliness of that uncanny
wrath filled his whole heart. He took
a match from his box and struck it.
The squirt Of flame Illuminated the
messroOm. 1t was entirely empty.
''You see, dear" said Donald, turn
| ing to Ida with an embarrassed laugh.
you have been dreaming, dear"
Eyes. 1 suppose have been dream
| ing" she answered. But she spoke
without conviction. And suddenly she
was crying upon his shoulder.
donald, you were disappointed
when came in % she sObbed.
Dear, you are hysterical. In the
morning it will be all right"
"You don't love me any more, Don
add
| (TO BE CONTINUED
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COLT DISTEMPER
Word Picture of Jerusalem.

The best wOrd-pictUre of the ancient
city of Jerusalem is Pierre Lofts. He
went thither on a pilgrimage from
Egypt across the desert, along the
same line which has been followed by
the English forces. 1.-The sun rises,
pale, ominously yellow, a sun of
storm, amid threatening Clouds" he
writes. Beyond, large city is grad
ually revealed, on stony and mourn
full mountains; through the dust and
flashing rain it is not easy to distin-
guiSh it. Jerusalem, recog
nizable from all other towns, with its
formidable walls and its little cupOla-
covered roofs of stone; Jerusalem,
gloomy and high, inclosed within it's
battIements, under a dark sky. :"
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asked him If he could recommend
some medicine that he thought would
be good for my case. He told her to
try DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
and she did. had only taken it
short time when I began to improve
and 1t was not long when was we'll
In the best of health. / have since
taken the Prescription during expec-
fancy and found it a wonderful help,
keeping me we'll and strong the entire
time."-MRS. BELL CANNON, 2919
Roosevelt Ave.-Adv.
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WATCH YOUR SKIN IMPROVE
When You Use cuticura-The Soap 70
Purify and Ointment 20 Heal.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
OF Ointment in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Continue
this treatment for ten days and note
the change in your skin. No better
toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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State of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas

State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo, Lucas
County-sA
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm Of +. J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9Th day Of December,
A. D. 1885,
(seaD A. W. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is tax
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Strategy.

"Glitherly keeps a bundle of his
wife's love letters tied up with a pink
ribbon"
"And he's been married for years A
sentimental chap, isn't he?"
mot particularly, but he's crafty. By
digging that bundle of letters out of
his trunk at the psychological moment
he has stopped many a trade
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Making Enemies Envious.

II don't see why you want to hire a
large hall for your musicale. You've
only got about a score of friends that
you're going te invite"
'I know, but I've got several score
Of enemies I am not going to invite,
and I want them to know that 1 had
plenty of ROOM