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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-03
SOILS OF OLD
-. DIFFERENT THAN u. S.
Daily Letter by Frederic j. Haskin

fgrass land of Europe. and is used for
raising small grain and fruit and tor
pastures.
1t is interesting to find that the
soils of old Bohemia are almost iden-
teal with those of southeastern
Pennsylvania, known as Chester
soils; and that the soils of southern
Germany resemble the best part OF
Kentucky, the Shenandoah Valley
Of Virginia and the Lebanon and
Cumberland Valleys of Pennsylvania.
With all the variety of soils in this
country immigrants of Germany and
Bohemia have settled in regions
where the soils are similar to those
at home. This may account to some
extent for the success of the Ger
man farmers in the East.
Greece Like Arizona
Few of us have ever thought of
the soil of Greece as being anything
like land in this country, yet tn ere
is a parallel. DR.. Marbut compares
the soils of Greece to those near
Tucson, Arizona. In both regions
the soils are reddish in color and
have a hardpan subsoil.
The Greek farmers had the ideal
of producing thei rown grain, wine
and oil, and sitting under their w
fig trees, and the farmers of Greece
still grow grapes, olives, figs, and
wheat.
Crops are meagre there because
| of the climate. The rainfall of Ath
ems is only about II inches, and it all
falls in-winter. Irrigation is almost
impossible because there are no riv-
ers from which sufficient water can
be taken. When you have a country
that is too dry to grow alfalfa, grass,
or clover there Is not much that can
be done to rotate crops.
DR.. Marbut expects to make chem
IDEAL analysis of $50 soil samples ne
has brought from Europe, and he
says that analyses of the Greek and
other soils may show differences
that observations in Europe did not
reveal.
DR.. Marbut spent several days COL
lecting samples and studying the
soils on the higher part of the Ro-
man Campagna. Much of the land
about Rome is poor. However, there
are soils near the city, mostly south
and some to the east. that have been
farmed for many centuries and still
produce good crops of alfalfa and
wheat. Little live stock is produced
and apparently very little fertilizer
used. Samples of soil from alfalfa
and wheat fields along the Appian
Way were brought back for anaiy-
sis.
European civilization was develop
ed on poor soils and the people of
western Europe have struggled for
centuries with the soil problem, DIR.
Marbut says. In this part of Europe
the first attempt to improve farm
land came through the discovery
that animal enrich soil.
Then they discovered that by resting
the soil n year in three production
would be increased. That was the
beginning of the three field system
of feudal times.
Even that did not solve the prob
lem of raising crops on impoverisn-
ed soil. Eventually man discovered
that by growing grass he not only
helped the soil but he could feed
more stock and so have more animal
waste to put On the soil. The latest
stage in soil history was the discov-
cry of chemical fertilizers about rs
years ago.
Now there are soil bureaus and
experts. DR.. Marbut of our Govern
ment Bureau of Soils, is a member of
the International Conference OF Soil
Scientists.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-03
Tom


These are striking times. Even
the safety matches are striking.
Since the Indians struck oil 10!
The poor Indian lives high"
One might say the man who stole
a cornet belonged to a robber band.
Bobbed skirts are growing longer
about as fast as bobbed hair.
plants feel" says Burbank. Then
a briar patch feels stuck up.
Golf keeps n out in the open;
but not paying rent does the same.
Our idea of fun would be two joy
killers shooting at each other and
both of them crack shots.
Naming Pullmans is running our
alphabet.
Senate has started an open-air
restaurant. Now, when eating
spaghetti, the sky's the limit.
Maybe a barber shaving himself
a y your head needs washing,
SIR"
These strange cries coming from
a Florida swamp may be a train
caller on his vacation.
Men with light heads seldom shine
like those with lantern Jaws.
The man who remarked his di-
vcrced wife won't be hearing forever
about her former husband.
The average song hit does i. about
three months, then misses.
keep n foot on the floor" is a
good rule in shooting pool and a
better one in kicking.
In 1912 parents will wish for the
III -fashioned 1922 fiapper.
Another crowd may try to scale
Mt. Everest. They can train by
living in three-story apartments.
The man who found the ant q
model of industry was a picnicker
watching the grub.
Only a few teams still claim this
years pennant. the others have
started claiming next years.
Maybe bAcksmiths and Jazz
drummers belong to the same nnion.
Talk OF a boxer fighting a wrest-
Ter has stopped. Let's match O
tennis champ and a rug beaten.
Il looks as If the mar who figured
a fly lays about a million eggs didn't
count them all.
Difference between an amateur
golfer and amateur gardener is one
uses the holes he digs.
Having the laugh on somebody Is
seldom a permanent job.
Three Americans almost died OF
thirst in the Mojave desert. This
proves America is not as dry as q
desert.
Only two more income tax pay
ments until Christmas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-03
Oue;tions- Answers

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any question by writing Ths astn
Awnov Evening News Information
nn,.ssv Erederio J. Haskin. Director
W~ashinrton. D. G. This oner ap-
n,ies strictly to information. Lns
ppnrsan csnnot give advice n lesai,
Medicinal and financial
does not attempt TO settle ooMsesu.S
rroubles. nor to undertake eAna.s
i've research on any subject WIZ
your question plainly ana "a an.
c,oss two o in stamps for return
uostaTs. All replies are sent d'7'o'
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-03

Only two o income tax pay
ments until Christmas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-03

Three Americans almost died Of
thirst in the Mojave desert. This
proves America is not a. dry as q
desert,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-03
Bible Thought For Today

LOVE CASTS OUT EAR:-Ther is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear; because fear hath torment.
He that feareth is not made perfect in love| John l.: Is.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-03
Want Rain in South JERSEY

WdHC ftHIH III SOUTH JcrSey
TRENTON, Aug. 3:-The weather
report for the past week
states that. there has been too little
sunshine over practically all portions
of the state, and it has been some-
what too cool and dry, especially in
southwestern counties where rain is
now needed. There have been no
more than two consecutive clear
days in the past two months. Corn
is in fine condition. is tasselling and
caring well. Oats are mostly cut,
and much Is housed. The second
cutting of alfalfa and clover is in
progress. Potatoes continue exceed
ingly satisfactory and digging is in
progress. Late tomatoes look better
and peppers are good. Apples and
peaches are maturing very well.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-03

head"
@. Is it correct to <all silver aud
gold money currency?-A. II. *.
A. Currency is sometimes used
as synonymous with the phrase
medium of exchange but more COM
monty confined to the paper ,le-
ments of the medium. If Used in
the broader sense. two kinds should
be distinguished, metallic and paper.
q. Who gave the Republican
party its name?-C. A. s.,
A The first known suggestion
of the name Republican" was in
a letter written by Horace Greeley;
the earliest convention of imp4r-
lance to adopt it was held at Jack.
son. Michigan, July s, 1854. \
@. What nations have repuii.
ated public debts?-S. U.
A. Nearly all the leading coun-
tries have at some time in their
history repudiated indebtedness. The
United States, for instance, failed to
redeem the Continental currency
Q. Which Is the right hand o
left hand side of a river ?-H. F.
A. When the shores of a stream
are described as right or left hand
going down stream is assumed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
GASTON|A MAN
BRUTALITY SLAIN
Prominent Cotton Mill Execu.
tive Found With Bull
let in Head.
HAD VISITED FIANCEE
Was to Have Married Popu.
lar Society Girl
April 20.
HAD VISITED FIANCEE
lRy Associated press1

GASTONIA, y. G.. March %
Harry Shuford, 80. prominent Young
cotton-m mill executive connected
WIN the Mclean Mills. and a
brother-in-law OF George w. Wilson
prosecuting attorney OF this district.
was found dead ia bed in his room
at n hotel at Bcssemer civ short,,.
fefore noon today with bullet hole
III The right temple and jagged
wound on the head.
An inquest, held by the coroner
tonight. revealed, it was said. that
Shuford had been killed by n blow
from some blunt instrument and
afterwards shot. Shuford was last
seen here shortly after midnight
last night. il was said, after having
returned from Mount Holly. where
he called on his nancee. Miss Ruth
Ensor. a popular society Girl OF shat
place. whom he was 10 have mar
ried April 90
NO clues have been found upon
which To base a motive for the
killing. according to officers. They
said however. he evidently had been
killed while asleep.
Evidence gathered by officers and
the coroncr's jury disclosed that the
uoor TO the room where the body
was found had been locked from, the
inside. The theory or robbery as
the motive was dissipated By the
finding of $50 in Shuford's clothing.
He had purchased an automobile in
Gastonia, II was learned.
n .25-caliber steel-jack bullet
had passed through the head of the
man, and pistol of that size was
found beside the body. This first. led
to the belief that Shuford had taken
his own life. but this theory was
dropped when evidence of a severe
blow in addition to the bullet
wound, was found.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
ORDERED TO RETURN
TO HIS STUDIES, LAD
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
{ charlottesville Youth Wounds
Himself With Bullet
From, ReuOlver
IspeciaI TO The imes-Dispatch !

lSpeclal 10 The Times Djspat,h I
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. Mach
-''-Becoming piqued at throat
made by his father that If he did
not return TO his school duties. after
an absence OF sevcra, days, he would
be punished. Clyde Spencer. the ID.
Eear-old son OF G. W. Spencer, clerk
~ leading downtown grocery
went to his home and. securing "A re.
Volver, shot himself through the
upper part of the right thigh. the
Dali lust escaping the abdomen. Tho
!outl. fell across the bed in his
fathers room. where he was found
by members OF the family who had
Beard the shot.
The lad came to charlottesville
two years ago from the country. had
made line record IN his studies in
the local grammar school and had
been promoted regularly with his
classmates. Recently. however he
had been PIE TO work OF afternoon,
In tho sto.e with his fa:he-, and
thereupon seemed to lose al. inter
est in his Eo"ks. His mother died
recently. lie was removed to tho
University Hospital for treatment,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
GOVERNORS ESTIMATE
REDUCED BY SOLONS
Decreased Nearly Half, Max
ing S539,8l5 Available for
Ensuing Biennium.
Money From MIlI Tax, Coleman Says,
Not Ready for Jse Until
December.

Analysing tho reduced appropri-
atoms for highway work for the year
ending February IS. 1928, Highway
Commissioner George T. Coleman
announced yesterday that the amount
of new construction during 1929
would not be as great as in 1921, pc
cause OF the fact that the revenue
from the mill tax. which will total
approximately sl.600.O00. will not be
available until the frst OF Decem-
Der. and by that time weather condi-
tons Will hamper road constructions
Because OF the reduced appropri-
ations there Will be natural re-
striction OF the amount Of new work,
arG for that reason the people who
have been expecting an elaborate
building campaign will b" disap-
pointed" said Commissioner Cot. :
man.
In the bulge; submitted h. Gov
ernor Davis to the General Assem-
bly,. there was appropriated gu; OF
Tie general treasury for road vnra
''lt..60 for each OF the yea-, end
ing February IS, 1922. and February
%. 1924. total OF Sl.O29,i2o for the
premium. After the budget recon-
mendations had ueen slashed in or
der to make funds available for other
State institutions. the final appro-
priations bill carried s333.24a for
1922 and s204.5Go for 1928. a total Of
*S3ssls for the two-year period.
with the Federal State-alG appro-
priation OF 100000. the Highway
Department viii have approximately
S".50o,0o0 for the biennium.
"Hetwcen seventy-fve and eighty
contracts are under way in connec-
ton with Federal funds and approx
mately thirty under way in which
there Is no Federal aid" said the
commissioner. who emphasized tina t
the completion OF these contracts
VIII take an enormous sum.
Commissioner Coleman said that
after the twenty convicts are pro-
rided with the funds for teams. tools,
wagons. explosives. etc. there Will be
very little money left TO be allocateu
II new work.
IL is proposed to make the money
aiailable so as far as possible in
completing contracts now under
way. but there will not be anv award
made for new work until nearer the
time that the revenue from ,.c mill
ak Will be available
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
PILOT, LONE SURVIVOR
OF LOST SEAPLANE.
TELLS GRAPHIC STORY
WOMEN TAKE CHARGF
OF ALL OFFICES; WILL,
CLEANUP THEIR TOWN
North Dakota Village Turns Every Man Out of Local
Government: Newly Elected Municipality House.
keepers Hedging Enforcement of Efficiency

DE" Laos. y. H.. March .5.-Amid
'he ringing OF bells. footing Of whis-
''es' and general charivari. In which
The whole population took part. this
town Was handed over to the women
Friday night.
Eight women were sworn into Of
nee ana Tor the next two gears men
won nave anr more 10 say abou;
running the village than the WON
en- used 10.
The woman's ticket swept cvcty
o:!ice in the election carly this week.
general celebration followed tho
ceremonies at the Town Hall. and
women hung carelcssiy over drug
store counters. drinking sodas with
reckless abandon. AS it was not safe
for men 10 be on the streets, they re.
sired ea-ly.
Mrs. II. l.. IIaIvoscn. who was
sworn in MS Village President. held
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
BOOKKEEPING .JUGGLE
WILL NOT HALTCLAM
HUGHES TELLS ALLIES
IOWA. ANDCAROLINA
MAY MEET ON GRIDIRON
HERE ON THANKSGIVING
Negotiations Which, 1t Is Hoped, Will Lead Mayo
Island Park Being Obtained for Annual
Contest, Are Reported Opened.

Gridiron supremacy between the
University OF Virginia ana the Uni
versity OF North Carolina may be
fought out in Richmond next Thanks
giving Day. Information received in
this city last night was to the effect
that negotiations. which II is hoped
Will lead to Mayo Island Park being
obtained for the contest. have been
opened.
w. b. Bradley. who controls the
leasing of the park. declined to com
ment on the report that overtures had
been made to him. He merely said
that the park was open to any col
lcSes and that he was ready to con-
slider n proposition from the Unit
Tersity OF Virginia. or any other in
stitution desiring to lease tho park
for Thanksgiving Day or any other
date.
That the reports floating into Rich
mond are more than mere rumors. Is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
NO SLAYER
HIS MOTHER AYERS
Aged Woman. Bowed in Grief.
Pardons Boys Ac.
CuScrs.
2 SONS RALLY TO HER
Can Prove Alibi for Dead
Veteran, They Firmly
Believe.
? SONS RALLY TO HER

Implicit confidence In the innocence
OF her dead son. accused bv hloo,
relatives with cowardly murder.
was expressed late yesterday By Mrs.
VIRGINIA w. Jenkins. the aged mother
OF curtis u. jenkins. whose name has
been coupled with the assassination
o. Patrolman Washington ]. Curtis.
'or which Walter r. Hines is under
sentence TO aftecn years in the peni-
Tertiary.
TWO brothers and a sister OF Young
jenkins support the mother In her
loving defense of the memory Of the
oead war veteran--her baby. Ar
TaEed against them are two other
brothers and s!ster-in-law. who
declare that their action In be-
smirching the name OF their kins-
man Is due To conscieuce--that they
could not see Hines so 10 the peni-
'ehtiarE Il he is not guilty.
Mother bowed With Grief.
Mrs. Jenkins. bowed with grief a,
the loss OF her youngest. and bro,cn-
hearted at the attack on his name
just one month after he was laid
away forever. bravely held hack tho
tears while she described the terrible
su"erihGs the boy endured before
death came 10 his relief That. in
the paroNysm ana delirium from the
agony OF meningitis, he may have
spoken words that might be con-
strued as self-accusation. she al
mitted. At the same time. she cx-
planned That his rawlings continued
Tor hours on n stretch. and coyered
every conceivable subject. all RAM
bling and disjointed.
fhat friends OF young Jenkins will,
prove that lie was out of the city ON
the night Of the Curtis murder 10
expected: in fact, the identity of one
man with whom he is beljevcd IN
nave been on that night Is known
ana ne VIII be asked TO remove the
stain from his dead comrades name
Nhile risibly shaken at the a;tacl,
on her son. Mrs. jenkins eyorcssed
no resentment against the relatives
who declare he confessed the mur.
DER 10 them. She herself would mo,
want to see an innocent man GO tn
the penitentiary. but she dcrided III.
idea that II was matter of con-
science that prompted Fred Il. Jen-
kihs' her son. 20 go TO attorneys for
Hines with the alleged words of n
delirious youth. Would Fred and his
sistcr-in-law. Mrs. Bessie Jenkins
nave permitted their conscienccs To
rave sent their relative to the cleo
trio chair in the event he had lived?
is her pertinent inquiry.
"Wouid Not kiII Chicken"
of course. do not believe nv hoy
would have committed such n crime"
said Mrs. Jenkins; in fact. Curtis
would not have killed chicken.
so tender hearted was he, she con-
tinued.
My boys always came TO me with
their troubles" Mrs. jenkins said
with wistful smile as she recalled
the many scrapcs her sons. Fred and
Raymond--both accusers Of their
younger brother-had been In. ct
know that If, by any chance, Curtis
had killed policeman, he would NOT
have stayed around South Richmond.
But Curtis never had but one gun
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
FEDERAL DRY NAVY
ALREADY ON HUNT
First Units of Prohibition
Fleet on Trial of Rum
Runners.
COMMISSIONERS SILENT
Haynes Is Determined Liquor
Ships Shall Not Be
Tipped Off"
COMMISSIONER SILENT
tBy Associated prcssl

WASHINGTON. March a5.-First
units of the new prohibition navy
are in actual operation somewhere
along the Atlantic Coast. il was
learned today on high Official au-
thority.
officials continue TO withhold plans
for the sea attack on rum smuGglers
by the submarine chasers operated
by the Prohibition Bureau. hut IL
was declared that several vessels are
now on duty in Florida waters and
that others were cruising farther
North.
officials indicated that as rapidly
as additional subchasers obtained
from the coast guard can be pat into
commission. they will siip out TO sea
under sealed orders to join the pro
posed rum patrol along the Atlantic
Coast line.
Lieutenant +. l.. Jack. OF the coast
guard. the admiral" of the prohihi-
ton fleet. is TO have direct charge
OF the operation OF his miniature
warn ~. ii was stated. but he will
junction under l.. G. Yellowley, chief
or general prohibition agents. who
VIII bear somewhat the same rela
ton to the prohibition navy that The
chief OF operations i'm the Navy De-
partment does to the cuuntrv's sca
forces
Commissioner Haynes. IL was nm
uers.ood. was waiting until the new
prohibition enforcement arm was In
iui swing before making any state
meht In order to avoid the possibility.
o. information reaching the l!uuor-
laden enemy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
SHEBURNE IS FREED
ON BAD.CHECK CHARGE
fh'inuriphinn Arrested mt 81. Angus.
tine Liberated by
1'unrf
IEy ASSOCIATED Press

81. AUGUSTINE. FLA. March IS.
Inc case against Thomas $. She
burnc. OF Philadelphia. charged with
having issued worthless checks
'Eere, was dismissed today By County
Judge Jackson upon the agreement
OF the defendant 10 mako the paper
good and pay the costs OF the court.
Judge Jackson said he was con-
WINGED Sheburne had not issued the
checks with criminal intent
Sheburne was arrested in Jackson
Vile yesterday on warrant ordered
By local hotel as lac alighted from
a 81. Augustine train, accompanied
ES ms wife and two children. At the
time of his arrest he exhibited n
membership card in a Philadelphia
yacht club TO identify himself, and
told officials he knew nothing of the
charge. but would make good any
unpaid checks he had issued
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26

open house. and tea and lady fingers
nowed like water
Mrs +. i. ward. the town marshal.
!foved that this IL TO be an opcn
town Tor women. by allowing tho
c.lcbra'ors 10 70 the limit.
rms IL lady's night" She said.
MFs. lialvorscn. Village President.
struck the keynote OF the new adj
I',h'stration' policy, in her speech
'oi'o"ing the oath ceremonies.
There arc lot Of things in ,hiY
town wc women don't like" she said.
First. II it ever was one. Des Laos
Isn't going TO be a Main Street town
any longer. There is going TO be no
dirt and filth around our streets. we
women are going to stop any gossip
that we may have INDUCED in and
put AN our energies outside our
homes into civic bettermcnt. We vcr.
elected on the slogan y Bigger. Bet
CONTINUED on Page .. Col. a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26

indicated from n statement made last
night By Murray NJ. Mcclure. Mr.
Mcclure Is chairman OF the cxccu-
tive committee OF the General Ath-
leic Association OF the University OF
Virginia. lie said that at the last
meeting of the committee subcom-
mittcc was appointed to devise ways
and means OF playing more college
games OF the University of Virginia
campus. Nirginus Shackc!ford. Of
Orange. is chairman OF this commit
tee. Mr.. Mcclure stated that no spe-
cihc game had been pointed out at
the meeting.
For the last several weeks there
has been street talk that the Uni
vcrsty OF Virginia preferred to stage
the next football game against the
University Of North Carolina here.
Under the present agreement between
the institutions. the game goes to
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
HOUSE APPLAUDS
RETURN OF TUCKER
Republicans as Well as Demo.
Gratis Join in Wei
come.
VIRCINIAN TAKES OATH
Escorted to Speakers Desk by
Congressman Montague,
of Richmond.
Special to The Times pispa,ea.I

''NSNS'' ~ ut
WASHINGTON. March c5.-Harrv
st. George Tucker OF Lexington,
was sworn in ms a member of the
House today 10 MI out the unexpired
term OF the late Hal d. Flood, Of the
Tenth Virginia District.
Mr.. Tucker was escorted RI ,ha
bar OF the House by Representativ.
a. d. Montague. OF Richmond: Rep
resentative Moore was the only other
member of the Virginia delegation
present when AIR. Tucker was sworn
In as member of the lower house.
Applause came from both sides of
the House chamber when Represent
atiNe Montague asked Unanimous
consent OF the House that the oath
be administered to Mr.. Tucker.
Mr.. Tucker was greeted by mem
bcrs OF the Democratic side OF the
House. among whom were Rcpre-
sentatives Sisson. OF MissisSippi: Gar
rett. Of Tennessee. ana others who
were present. There was as much
applause from the Republican side as
from the Democrati: side OF the
House. Among the Republicans who
app!auded Mr. Tucker was Repre-
sentative Mann. OF Illinois.
In the members gallery when Mr..
Tucker was made a member OF the
House were Mrs. Tucker, and a num-
Der OF other friends
Mr.. Tucker has appointed Fred l..
Smith. OF Newport News. as his prl-
vate secretary. Mr.. Smith was score
tary 10 the late William 4. Jones for
a number OF vea-s Int has hneD no
sistant to the Secretary OF the Trens-
ury. since the beginning of the Will
son administration lie was appoint
ed to that position by former Secre-
tary McAdoo.