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THE NEGLECTED BLACK WAL.
NUT.

Loudon in his Arboretum ct Fruit
cetum Britannicum describes the
black, walnut as "a native OF North
America from New England to Florida,
introduced into England in 1856, grow
ing from GO to 100 feet high"
In America it is not unusual for the
black walnut, Juglans nigra,s Ito attain
a height OF 100 feet, with trunks 6
feet or more in diameter. The
branches extend horizontally to great
distances, spreading into a spacious
head, making a majestic tree.
The fruit is round and always APP
pears at the .extremities of the
branches.
Loudon says: 1.-THE growth of the
tree is remarkably quick, more so than
that Of the European walnut: the
leaves come out in Pennsylvania the
second week in May and in England
about the middle of June, before the
common (English) walnut.
At s or 10 years of age J. nigra be-
gins to bear. and age incre ases its fer.
tility."
The way the black walnut trees
have been destroyed and wasted IT
America is a glazing revelation Of oui
generally wasteful ideas and methods
Splendid trees have been used fol
shingles; for fence posts, which have
lasted In the ground for quarter of {
century. The trees in groves of blacl
walnuts in the West have been split VI
and used. for fence rails.
Black walnut wood is close grained
heavy and sufficiently hard to take f.;
high polish. These characteristic!
have made a demand for the wood
resulting in almost the complete de
struction of the trees, once constituting
| large tracts of forests. When abso
lutely dry a cubic foot of the WOO,
weighs 3S.11 pounds.
Seedlings are easily raised by plant
The sun., 1918-10-13

II this is read by any one who has
been confined to the he'd by illness
away from home and friends. one
guess tells exactly what he is going
to do.
Recall the time when lying there
among strangers all ones worldly
possessions would have been given
lust at that time to havc reached out
and grasped the hand OF some one
from back home.
To-day there are hundreds and hun
dreds of poor fellows, far from home
and friends. here in New York and
neighboring towns. Ill with influenza;
not only Ill in body, but i'll at heart,
lonesome and craving a, little atten-
ton. Fruits, Jams and jellies are
happy mediums to friendship among
strangers.
Those who have been in this unfor-
tunate position are going out in the
pantry this minute and take down a
fine lot Of jams and jellies, and will
later arrange for the fruit. sending all
Monday morning early to the National
The sun., 1918-10-13

ing the nuts soon after they fall from
the trees in the autumn, but as the
varieties 40 not come true from seed
the Northern Nut Growers Association
does not approve of the sale of seed
ling trees under variety names.
In England the black walnut is
planted not only for it's fruit but for
its beauty as a shade tree and the
value of the wood.
No wood has been found to equal
black walnut for gun stocks and for
propellers for airplanes. The scarcity
OF the wood caused the United States
Government to send out general call
for information regarding the location
of black walnut trees.
AS a precaution that there may be
sufficient wood another time it would
be good idea for the Government to
make request that every farmer.
where walnut trees will grow, plant one
or more trees either this autumn or
next spring, and those who can might
be asked to plant several trees. Few
| investments will pay as well. Say
| the trees cost a dollar each. What can
dollar be invested in that will so
| surely stay right where 1t is put; will
| afford shade and fruit and surely be
| worth as much as a walnut tree twenty
years from now?
Some will say they do not wish TO
wait SO long. The cost is trlfiing;
make the investment for the family.
1t will surely cause them to favorably
remember the planter II it happens he
has departed from this life. Besides, II
would be a source of satisfaction to the
authorities to know that a hundred
thousand black walnut trees were to
be planted every year for the next six
or seven years.
| The old fashioned black walnut had
a very sweet kernel, but it was hard
work getting the meat out of the shell
New varieties have appeared, including
the Stabler. from which an amateur
can crack out so per cent. whole
kernels and an experienced hand can
crack out rs per cent. The Thomas
and Rush are also good.
| Black walnuts bear good crop OF
nuts every year. once they are In bear
ing. They have no bacterial or fungus
diseases and no fatal enemy except
the axe.
A well cared for. grated black wal
nut should begin bearing when about
Ave or SIX years old, and their produc-
tiveness increases very rapidly after
they begin bearing. They RESPOND
gratefully to cultivation and fertiliza'
ton. They make good trees for indi'
vidual planting or used along avenues
driveways. fence rows and in orchard
form.
The sun., 1918-10-13
WHY DID DAHLIAS FAu3

From many parts OF the country re-
ports have been received that dahllas
this year have been disappointing,
neither foliage nor flowers being up to
the usual standard.
Some say the prolonged cool sum
mer weather was the cause. while
others place the blame on the white
fly
In the neighborhood of New York
city the cause of the poor results with
dahlias this year was evidently the
prolonged drought Just before and at
the time the buds were forming.
Dahlias do best in light, sandy SOIL
where the tuberous roots can develop
and expand. Here the drainage is
good and the capillary attraction of
the light soil supplies plenty Of mois-
ture from below even when the sur
face OF the ground is dry. Last sum-
mer dahlias In sandy soil were bene'
flied by frequent watering with the
garden hose.
The dahlia plant is largely composed
of water; the flower Is large and
heavy, and this too Is composed chiefly
of water; without water and plenty OF
moisture in the soil constantly dahlias
cannot produce their best flowers.
Where dahlias are grown in heavy
soil, tighten 1t UP as much as possible
| by working In sand, coal ashes ant
manure. Turning under large quaint
| tias of leaycS this autumn and limink
The sun., 1918-10-13
< SOLDIERS WANT FRUIT, HOMEMADE JAMS AND yElLlE

where all the water does not freeze
A pond from which ice IS inches thicl
was cut during severe winters con.
tanned goldfish that remained undis.
turbed for several years, where thew
grew to very large size and in.
creased greatly in numbers.
Basins Of fountains where the waite,
freezes solid IL permitted TO remain
over winter and shallow ponds whers
all the water freezes in cold weathe,
will not do for goldfish in winter
They should be removed and kept in
tanks that will not freeze.
Goldfish that have been shipped in
severe winter weather in large cans a
distance of $50 miles have been re.
ceived with some of the fish embedded
in a solid cake of ice. The Ice was
placed in q tank OF cold water and
allowed to thaw out gradually and thu
fish seemed none the worse for thu
experience.
The sun., 1918-10-13

League for woman's Service at 257
Madison avenue. Those who have
been spared this misfortune are going
to do the very same thing.
Mrs. j. Clark Curtin and her corps
OF energetic women are nobly doing
their utmost and will see that every
ounce of this precious food Is immedi-
ately placed where 1t will do the most
good.
DO not be afraid of sending too
much; q dozen trucSloads would not
be sufficient. Remember also that
every little helps IL It happens to be
only a single glass Of jelly, can OF
peaches or raspberries or a few apples
II our people understood the great
need they would not hesitate to deny
themselves in order to buy or send a
single pot Of the food the boys crave.
Call the attention Of friends and
neighbors to the situation. ask them
to joint in the contribution and sur
prise the women at. 257 Madison ave-
nue. Monday morning and all next
week with a deluge of fruits and 1el-
lies. They will be distributed regard
less of race, creed or color to our ailing
American soldier boys who have done
SO much for us.
NEW YORK, Oct. s.
THE SUN GARDEN DEPARTMENT.:
IL am very pleased to tell you tha
the result of my letter in last Sun
days Sun was most satisfactory. Mon
day and Tuesday brought quite guam
tity of flowers; now would like some
fruit and jellies. Many Of the sick
boys are craving for homemade jellies
Do you think 1t would be possible &c
obtain these from a letter In your
paper? II so will you write such {
letter? Yours sincerely,
Mrs. J. CLARK CURTIN.
Chairman Home and Overseas Relief
National League for Woman's Ser
vice."
Here is the letter. What shall TIL
answer be?
The sun., 1918-10-13
THE LURE OF THE MOUNTAINS
by SUSAN r. OKIE.

Some one has said that IL he were
allowed to write the ballads of a ma
ton others might make the laws, and
there are many who would rather dis
cover new tree or flower than the
North Pole. II those mountain tour
lists who spend the precious summer
days on the hotel porticos or waste
petrol on the roads that lead to no.
where could be made to understand
or feel the lure Of the mountains they
would find a pleasure in the trackless
woods. There the clematis grows and
the Stuartias and the azalea and the
no mans flower, that is waiting to be
discovered.
There was q Frenchman a century
or two ago by name OF De Lussac, who
discovered the whortleberry or buckle
berry in Virginia and took It to Eu-
rope and It is now known to tho bo-
The sun., 1918-10-13
RAISE RABBITS FOR U.s."

Advertisements seeking breeders to
raise rabbits or guinea pigs for u.s.
should not be taken seriously. Deal
ers in stock of this kind raise their
own animals or purchase them where
they can when wanted. Advertisers
of this description will buy the young
at fair prices If they need them, other
wise they will not.
1t is not a good idea to attempt to
raise stock depending on selling 1t to
the one from whom the parent stock
was purchased. The dealer is so far
away that in making this offer he de-
ponds on the breeder selling the stock
nearer home.
The sun., 1918-10-13
RESTORING GRADUATED
HONEY.

Extracted honey at the approach of
cold weather will granulate or candy
Some have an idea that the honey is
then spoiled. but graduating does not
!nJure 1t.
Some bee keepers are working up a
trade in granulated honey. cutting II
in pound squares. wrapping 1t in
paraffln paper. and 1t is eaten in this
candy form. The alfalfa honey OF the
West Is used quite generally in this
way
Granulated or cand!ed honey can be
restored to the liquid form by i'm
mersing the can in hot water for an
hour or two. The water should no,
be allowed to boil, as that will darken
the honey. Be careful not to get any
water in the honey.
GEORGE SHmR.
The sun., 1918-10-13
WINTERNG GOLD FISH IN
PONDS.

Goldfish in ponds of fresh water will
feed on the Larvae Of the mosquito and
help to keep them in check. The fish
become quite tame and II fed occa-
sionally in shallow water will appear
in numbers when any one stands at the
feeding spot. Ant eggs. sold by deal
ers in aquarium supplies, are the best
food and should DO given sparingly, not
very often. Goldfish will also rise for
the ordinary house fly that has been
killed and thrown on the surface OF
the water.
The fish will winter safely in ponds
The sun., 1918-10-13

the potatoes stored in frost proof cell
lars kept perfectly.
From these bins the early shipments
Of potatoes were made for seed and
later the piles in the fields were opened
for local use.
Onions require a very low tempera-
ture and dry instead of moist air, and
the air about them must circulate
freely.
Squashes and sweet potatoes re-
quire a higher temperature than any
Of the above mentioned vegetables and
the air must be dry and should circu-
late freely.
IL the house is heated by furnace
In the basement the part of the cellar
used for storing vegetables should be
partitioned off with an insulated wall
instead of the light board partition
usually used. However, very good re-
suits are obtained where only a board
partition is used. provided dhere is an
aside window that can be used for
ventilating and keeping the tempera-
ture down. Care must be exercised to
keep fruit and vegetables away from
under the window, where they might
freeze.
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~ ~. - ~ - ~, s,o.,,
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building paper and boarding up both
sides. The, door should fit tightly.
Beets. carrots, parsnips and turnips
will keep best II they are buried in
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aa. condi,,ons
porsn,ns COW ha .+oroa On milo,
T., tho gardsp arst having
10, 90 strow IN we'll draineI
sno, an which tho narsnins ara niled
covering them lightly with earth The,
ara imnroved nv freezing The ad.
vantage of digging and keeping their
in n nile Ia that when the GROUND
freezes il is more convenient to get a
them.
Il Beets. carrots. parsnips, turnips
potatoes and cabbage can be safel,
stored in piles in the field, as pre-
viously described in these columns
Cabbages are usually kept in small
piles or narrow rows, placed upsid
, down. Sometimes three rows are lai
side by side and covered. Anothe
plan is to lay two rows. with a thir
The sun., 1918-10-13
A GOOD EVERGREEN VINE.

Evergreen bittersweet is an attrac-
tive evergreen vine that will keep trel.
Uses, stumps, &c, covered with green
all winter. The crimson berries that
appear in the autumn add to the at.
Effectiveness Of the plants. They car
be planted now and will make an early
start next year.
The sun., 1918-10-13

fowls, ducks. geese. chickens. pigeons
and goldfish at the Macniff Horticul-
tural Company, 81 Vesey street A
large number Of Belgian hares, Flem-
mish giants and other rabbits will be
found there also.
The sun., 1918-10-13

Poultrymen who expect to use coal
burning incubators and breeders next
spring should arrange now for their
supply of coal. This is the advice Of
the United States Fuel Administra-
ton.
The sun., 1918-10-13

tanical world as the Lussacia- The
dahlia is named for Prof. Dahl. and
one need only go through the pages
Of any encyclopedia to observe the
honors paid to mortals by immortal
natures children!
The sun., 1918-10-13
DUTCH BULBS ARRIVE.

A steamer loaded with Dutch bulbs
arrived Wednesday. October 9. The
dealers will now DO able to fill their
orders Bulbs, however, are not plenti-
full and orders should be placed with
out delay.
The sun., 1918-10-13

A garden full of weeds and grass
makes a fine place for sly cat to lie
in and hide, from which to spring and
catch unsuspecting birds. This Is an
other reason why gardens should be
kent free from weeds.
The sun., 1918-10-13

The Oregons. the breed Of fowls
originated by the Oregon Agricultural
College, are leading in the egg laying
contest at Storrs, Conn.
The sun., 1918-10-13

Those in the best position to know
say that now is the time to buy feed
for cattle, horses and fowls.
The sun., 1918-10-13

The Pratt Experiment Station birds
at the New Jersey State Fair at Tren-
ton captured an unusually large num-
Der of prizes for one exhibitor. The
s. c. Black Mlnorcas took first for
cock. first. second and third for hens.
Rose Comb Black Minorcas, cocks first
and second; hens first and second.
Pekin ducks, brakes first and third
ducks first and third. Mallard ducks
brakes first; ducks second and third
White China geese. ganders, first, sec
ond and third: geese, first. second and
| third. This exhibit was also awarded
special prizes for best display OF
Minorcas, Pekins. ducks and in several
other classes.
The Pratt Experiment Station Is
| conducted by the Pratt Food Company
Of philadelphia
The sun., 1918-10-13
DISINFECT CELLARS, POULTRY
HOUSES &C.

Prof. Fl. r. Lewis of the New Jersey
Experiment Station says that during
the late summer is an ideal time for
the general cleanup in and about the
POULTRY house. All the interior fix
tuIes should be removed, the litter
and nesting material cleaned out and
the house swept clean. Then 1t should
be sprayed with a good disinfectant
solution. A whitewash solution which
makes the house clean, dry and CHEEKY
is excellent. There is probably moth
ing better than Carbola, q disinfectant
whitewash paint, which comes in a
dry powder form and is ready to APP
ply with brush or spray pump when
mixed with water.
Vegetable cellars should be cleaned
| out and thoroughly disinfected in the
same way, and it will be we'll for the
health Of the family to go over all the
cellar. Cleanliness will insure the
health Of the family.
The sun., 1918-10-13
SWINE.
LAMBS
BREEDING LAMBS

Choice eve lambs for sale. Th" h"..'.'r
season opens In November. The o""nnA
for wool has caused tho breeding OK Ian .
to become profitable Lambs th-f' 10
best In winter, Phone or cal y. .. N.,'"-
COLL, 522 Eleventh Ave. near iglA So.
Phone s7e9 Bryant.
The sun., 1918-10-13
WHITE, RED. BLACK, PURPLE
ASPARAGUS ROOTS

S'and years old TO plant this fan for oxt
summers crop; also for winter forcing in
cellar or greenhouse, Large Rhubarb AMI
French Endlve roots for the same purposes
Also strawberry, Raspberry, RInckherry
SoOseberrS, turrant, Grape Plants Fruit
Trees. shrubs. Catalogue free, HARRY
II. SQulRES. Good Ground. n. Y.
The sun., 1918-10-13

Before putting away scythes and
siclles for the winter wipe them OFT
and give them a thick coating of heavy
oil, vaseline is good, to prevent rust.
Keep all the tools in a dry place.
The mud and dirt should be wiped
from the spades, shovels. garden forks
and hoes. The trimming shears should
be wiped always after using and oiled
before storing for winter.
All canes and plant stakes should be
collected and assorted according to
lengths and tied up in bundles of con-
venient size.
Gather all implements. wheelbar-
rows, hammers. &c, also pots and
flats, and put them away where they
will be safe and ready for use as soon
as wanted next spring.
The hand forks and trowels should
be cleaned and oiled Heavy machine
oil applied heavily will keep the tools
in condition, and with proper care they
will last for years. II there is raffia
take care Of it, as no more is being
imported and it is a scarce article.
Azaleas, genistas. camellias. chrys-
h4, 90
The sun., 1918-10-13
CATS.

BEAUTIFUL ASGORA Cats and XII
tens: make the best ratters. $500 ".
Stamp for reply. BAY VIEW FARM, North
Haven. Maine.
The sun., 1918-10-13
Evergreen
BittersWeet-
Euonymus radiesns vegetus

A most lovely climber. adaptable
to all locations: unsurpassed for COW
ering trellises, walls or stumpS.
Rich green all the year, with crimson
berries In winter. Can be planted at
any time.
ist size. soc each; IS per dozen
End size, 75c each: Is per dozen
3rd size. si.50 each; sis per dozen
Adolf Muller, DtKAlB NURSERIES, R,Histukn, Psnns.
The sun., 1918-10-13

Azaleas, genistas. camellias, chrys-
anthemums and tender greenhouse
plants must be removed inside, IL this
has not already been done, to avoid
damage by frost.
The sun., 1918-10-13
Farm PRODUCE.
HONEY.

ONLY sweet our forefathers knew; i..''
New York state Bee-made honey. -.
pals, Sl.65: 10 ID. pail. s320, and GO h.
can, 1850; delivered to your door: either
Glover or Buckwheat flavor
The Deroy Taylor Co.. Newark. New York.
NEW CLOVER HONEY-l0 10. pails
$500 . lb. cans. 1896; 3 III. cans, 81 nj
sent by insured parcel post; postage and
insurance prepaid. H3uckwheat Honey, J
lbs s325. GEO. SHIBER, Randolph y. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
RUMOLD SAYS ANDERSON
AGREED TO BUY GRAIN

/ A case was filed with the district
clerk today in which the plaintiff,
John f. Rumold, of Marion county is
suing M. A. Anderson of Hope for
as646.75. Rumold says the defend
ant agreed TO buy wheat from him
when the price was $1.55 a bushel.
When the wheat was delivered, An
derson refused to accept it, according
to the petition. The wheat was then
shipped to Kansas City and sold for
$1.35 a bushel
The plaintiff also alleges that An
derson agreed to buy 1000 bushels
of corn from the plaintiff, but failed
to carry out the contract, causing
loss to the plaintiff Mr.. Rumold
asks for $646.75 to cover the loss in
the two transactions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
10 PER CENT CEREALS IN
WHEAT BREAD NOW
Win Have 20 Per Cent Substitutes
by February "a.

A new food order which is now In
effect requires license from all bak-
ers, restaurants and hotels who use
as much as three barrels of flour a
month. Starting last week any per-
son baking for the above named pur-
poses uses a substitute for wheat. Al
first only per cent cereals beside
wheat were used, but starting today
a ten per cent substitute for wheat
will be used. This substitution Will
increase until it hall have reached
a 20 per cent substitution by Febru-
airy "a. Every baker in Abilene has
declared his desire to live up to the
ruling. The common substitutes are
rice flour, corn -four, potato Hour
and oat meal. There is only one mill
in the state that makes corn hour
at the present time and 1t is swamp
ed with orders and cannot meet the
demand.
Everyone is satisfied with the new
bread, however.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
MISSIONARY MEETING
HELD AT DETROIT SUNDAY

The Missionary Society OF the Uni
ted Brethren church had its annual
thank offering meeting on Sunday
February 8. Miss Addie Thomas read
a story of a small girl who helped
win the war. The story was taken
from an address given by Governor
capper at the dedication of the Pa
ola high school. Mrs. Van Deyenter
read a paper on Sunday school activ-
tiles
Misses Sarah Cook and Iva Van
Deventer gave a vocal duet. Mrs.
Bistline read a paper on Thanksgiv-
ing. The offering amounted to over
$500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
(First published in Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector Feb. z, 1880
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

State OF Kansas, Dickinson county, IS.
IN the PROBATE court of said county
and state.
In the matter of the estate Of Doris
Scheufele deceased.
no all creditors and other persons in
terested in said estate:
You are hereby notified that | have
filed a report Of my administration Of
said estate in the probate court OF
Dickinson County Kansas, and that
will make final settlement Of the above
named estate In the probate court IN
and for said county at the probate
Judges office in Abilene, Kansas, on the
9Th day Of March, 1918. and at such
time application VIII be made for my
compensation attorney fees, and other
expenses, and for my discharge as such
executor, and for an order of the court
finding and adjudging who were the
heirs devisees, and legatees OF the de-
ceased
WILLIAM SCHEUFELE,
Executor Of the estate Of Doris Scheu-
fele, deceased.
7w4f
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07

! DO Solemnly Swear, that the with
in and foregoing account and vouchers
Herewith are In all respects a full and
true account Of all the moneys receiv-
ed by me during the fun period OF the
year ending last Monday in December.
A. ID, 1917, and for the full time for
which | should make such statement,
and of the amounts thereof expended,
and the manner In which they were eN-
pended So help me God
Signed c. A. MADDEN
Township Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
this 2Sth day OF January, A. d., 1918.
A. G. WlItpEHAfR,
Township Trustee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
DETROIT BOYS WON GAME
FROM GARFIELD STUDENTS

The Detroit school boys won the
basket ball game from the Garfield
team Saturday evening by score
OF "a to 4. The former team had
much more practice but the latter
team says it viii come out ahead in
the next game.
The next game OF the City league
will be played Tuesday between
the Tip Top Inn and the Davis teams.