Indianapolis Journal, Volume 53, Number 62, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 March 1903 — Page 3

THE IKDTANAFOLXS JOUKNAL. TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1903.

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that "there Is no kinff like Dodo," but that must be a mistake, lor the Mikado is the king of them all, always was, and probably The pupils of the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music demonstrated this fact anew last night at English's when they sang the ever-tuneful and always-delightful Gilbert and Sullivan opera to a big audience that gave the good old standby a most hearty welcome. How vastly superior In construction are all of Gilbert's librettos,' and how much wittier his lines when compared to the present-day operatic comedies, and how. far more melodious is all of the music of Sir Arthur Sullivan when compared with the scores of the same up-to-date musical entertainments. The revival of the merry opera was thoroughly enjoyed last night, and, although presented by a cast of principals unused to operatic work, it was given in pretty good style. Only too often amateurs on the stage are applauded indiscriminately by their friends and well wishers in the audience but the applause last night did not lack that genuine ring that comes from spontaneity, and no better evidence of the success of their efforts could have been asked by the performers than this. Naturally enough, there is always a noticeable nervousness In the work of amateurs engaged in interpreting a pretentious work, but, for that matter, it must be remembered that the first night of a new stage production by the most experienced of professional people is always marked by lack of confidence on the part of .the performers. Taking an this Into consideration, the performance last night was exceptionally good, and, with one or two more presentations of the opera, the pupils of the conservatory would be giving an entertainment that would rank with that of many professional onera companies.

Edgar M. Cawley, who directed the work of the principals, chorus and orchestra, is deserving of praise for the thorough manner in which he accomplished his task. It is no easy job to take in hand over a hundred young people, inexperienced in the vocal and instrumental Interpretation of a complete opera, and bring them all up to such a state of efficiency. The stage was in charge of Mrs. Edgar Flagler, who dem onstrated that she was quite equal to the undertaking of directing the business of the production. Mrs. Harriet Augusta Prunk had superintended the elocutionary training of the principals and her knowledge of dramatic work was shown in the handling of the dialogue by the members of the company having speaking and acting parts. The first honors of the evening, in a vocal way, were won by Miss Litta Grimm In the eccentric part of Katlsha. Miss Grimm sang with assurance from the first and her excellent contralto voice was heard to much advantage. The other principals gained ' confidence as the entertainment progressed and after they had been long enough on the stage to assume command of their vocal chords they sang with the same confidence that characterized Miss Grimm's work all along. Miss Elizabeth Carroll was charming as Yum-Yum? and rendered the leading soprano role In a very pleasing manner, while Mrs. Gertrude rugate, as Pittl-Sing, and Miss Elsa Henn, as Peep-Bo, looked very pretty and sang in admirable style. Edward Taylor had the difficult tenor role of Nankl-Pooh, and when he had once gained self-confidence sang his share of the score in a way that won wellmerited recalls. Arnold Spencer appeared in the comic part of Ko-Ko, and although he did not always make the most of his opportunities for provoking fun his singing was a distinct feature of the performance, as also was Mr. William J. Mor rison s vocal work in the character of PishTush. Bert Gadd was the Mikado, and he made a good one. His appearance upon the merry scene did not take place until the second act, but he soon made vp for lost time. William J. Bussey portrayed the no ble lord, Pooh-Bah. and was satisfactory both from a vocal and dramatic standpoint. The chorus was very large, there being over seventy fresh young voices, and all of those taking part in the performance were handsomely costumed. Taken as a whole, no amateur presentation of comic opera has ever been more successful in Indianapolis and the Conservatory of Music is to be congratulated. The Vaudeville at the Grand. The Grand's patrons turned out In large numbers yesterday at both performances to witness the new vaudeville bill for the week. If they had anticipated, from scanning the advance notices, an unusually excellent programme they were not disappointed, as it is a fact that nothing better In the way of entertaining vaudeville has been seen in Indianapolis for several weeks. Acrobatics again top the list of specialties and not since the Nelsons were at the Grand has such wonderful gymnastic and athletic acts been seen on the stage of the theater as that given by the five Des Lucca s. There are so many skillful acrobats now before the public that it is surprising to witness an acrobatic performance that has any novelty in it. But the five Des Duccas seem to begin where most of their contemporaries leave off,. for their exhibition is a marvelous one. The youngest of the troupe, known in circus .parlance as the "top mounter," never throws the ordinary somersaults through the air when being whirled from the shoulders of one of his brothers to those of another, but succeeds in accomplishing a series of twisting evolutions that are truly astonishing to see. Even those theatergoers who are tired of acrobatic acts will find much in this one to interest them. There are two sketches on the bill, both of them acted by clever Comedians, but neither sketch worthy of the star appearing in it. However, entertainment nuiy be had from both of the acts and the audience yesterday afternoon seemed to enjoy them. Frank Keenan is really sadly out of place in a dress suit and portraying the role of a young husband. He Is so much better as a character comedian that It is strange he should not stick to the line of parts in which he first became prominent. He is assisted in his sketch by Miss Dean Edsall, who wrote the piece. The sketch is well acted, but has a poor sort of plot and is too long-drawn out. Mark Murphy, an old favorite here, is playing his "Seventh Son," with the able help of Mrs. Mark Murphy. The farce is not as good as the other one played by this team, although it gives the comedian a chance to depict his type of Irishman. Murphy's work is entirely free from burlesque; his Irishman is Just the sort one often meets In everyday life and it is rather amazirg that the Order of Hibernians in Utica. N. If., should have objected to hi3 work on the grounds that his Impersonation gave offense. Mrs. Murphy has a good voice, but the songs she sings hardly serve to show it to Its best advantage. One of the brightest spots on the bill is the singing of Miss Sophie Burnham. As often happens in a vaudeville programme, a most meritorious performer was neglected in the advertising announcments, for Miss Burnham's name appears in small letters on the Gland's current lithographs. It will not be long until she has made a reputation, if her work of yesterday was any criterion. She is of modest, unassuming stage presence, but she can sing. Her sweet, pure soprano voice is by long odds the best heard at the Grand In many a day. Another pleasing singer Is Mr. Gladish. of the team of Werden and Gladish, who give an illustrated song act that is vastly superior to most specialties of this sort. The views, prepared by Mr. Werden and shown by him on a white satin curtain, are the most beautiful ever exhibited In a song turn. But the selection of songs does not show good judgment. One of the numbers, a would-be pathetic ballad about a frightfully unlucky child, burdened from the cradle with the name of "DolHe Driftwood," is almost enough to spoil the whole specialty. A more Insane set of words never was written. The now well-known act of the Beaux and Belles octet continues to please. It has been prettily put together, and. although there are no singers of much ability among the eight men and women, they all present an attractive appearance and their dances are done gracefully. While the novelty or it has worn off, it Is still an entertaining specialty. James J. Morton is the monologulst this week, and he made a hit yesterday with his Jokes, stories and songs, some of wrhich are very funny and others merely childish in their humor. He has an original style that soon starts his audience laughing . and he manages to keep the laughter going all of the time he is on the stage. Miller and Kresko, two black-face singen and dancers, contribute a rag-time act of the old Montgomery and Stone order, and it is well done. The bioscope has a number of splendid new moving pictures. Ldllptit lonn nt the Inrk. The Royal Llliputlans came to town yesterday and began a three days" engagement at tho Park Theater to crowded houses. The little people have lost none of their power to create fun, and caused much amusement by their queer and eccentric antics. The " Ldliputlan carry a large company. In which there are big people, small people and. in fact, persons of all sites. "In Posterland" Is the title of the vehicle In which the small actors are riding to popularity this season. The piece is elaborately staged, especially the scene of the first act showing" a street in Chinatown. During the action of the show a number of specialties are interspersed, giving the large chorus of pretty gtrls, who sing well. a chance to exercise their voices. "Roses and Lailes," sung by Mies Inez LewU and

chorus, took exceedingly well. There Is only a hint of plot relating the experiences of characters In Sunday newspaper supplements. The action of the piece is fast and the little people work hard, never letting the show drag. The fun is kept going every minute of the three acts. One of the features of the show is the original Tom Thumb coach. All of the company is good, but Major James D. Doyle, In the character of Larry Dooley, he of the Emerald isle, who is constantly getting into trouble, is done exceptionally well. James E. Rosen, Louis Merkle, Joe Mack, Howard Knowles and George Laible all contribute to the hilarity. The little women in the cast are adequate to the demands made on them. Thursday "On the Stroke of Twelve" will come to fill out the week.

Burlesque at the Empire. Two crowded houses were present at the opening of the week's bill of the Phil Sheridan City Sports Company at the Empire Theater yesterday. The burlesque company, headed by Crissie Sheridan, a timehonored queen of burlesque, contains several good features, and as a whole furnishes amusement during the performance. The frequent use of mild profanity in the show secured the applause of the gallery where the wit of the comedians failed to appeal to their sense of humor. The opening burlesque, "A Mistake in Society," gives a pretext for the interpolation of a number of popular songs, sung by the principals of the company, assisted by the chorus of twenty-eight girls. The chorus is not well drilled and frequently sings out of tune, but contains several voices of more than average merit. Several specialties fill In the time between the closing of the first burlesque and the afterpiece, "Fun at Brighton." John S. Renzatta and Harry La Rue, in an eccentric comedy acrobatic act, are probably the best of the bill. The specialty is full of fun, and La Rue's clever work at eccentric tumbling was appreciated by the spectators. Unlike most comedians in this line, the acrobats refrain from talking, but create laughter by their eccentricities. Miss Hazel Burt, in a well-practiced voice, sings popular songs, accompanied by pictures, but none of her songs are new. Tom Beeson, Lulu Beeson, Harry Ferguson and a scarecrow furnish a good act of the olio. Miss Beeson is a clever buck and wing dancer, and wears a medal won in a dancing contest which was offered by the editor of a theatrical periodical. The humor of her two male assistants Is somewhat weak, but good in places. Kennedy and Evans, as Celtic wits, are not very witty, and their act tires before it is completed. They are assisted by a monkey that is funny without an effort. Some jokes used in their sketch were good when new, but are no longer a novelty. The Everett Trio of acrobats contribute to the merit of the olio with a good act. The two women and the man depart somewhat from the. ordinary work of acrobatic teams, and perform with agility and grace several difficult feats. Theatrical Notes. Miss Kathryn Kidder, the actress, Is confined to her room in a hotel at San Antonio, Tex., suffering from pneumonia. XXX Mcdric Robillard, known in the theatrical world as Lewis Martinetti, is dead at Victor, Col., and his remains will, be shipped to Fall River, Mass.. for burial. Death was caused by apoplexy. Martinetti was the chief comedian of "The Devil's Auction" Company and was taken ill while playing at Victor. He was born at Montreal in 1.S68 and was the youngest of the famous Martinetti family of acrobats. 1 xxx "The Two Schools," Alfred Capus's comedy, which Charles Frohman's players will present at English's to-night, to-morrow flight and at a popular-priced matinee tomorrow afternoon, was a great success in Paris and New York. The Madison-square Theater, where the comedy was acted in the metropolis, was crowded to the doors during Its three months' run there, and it Is claimed that such laughter as this comedy evoked had never been heard in that house since the Jolly days of "Because She Loved Him So." It Is understood that the members of the cast which Mr. Frohman has put into this comedy enter fully into the spirit of Capus's work, and present their characters and go through their scenes with the lightness of touch and sprightliness of spirit which are called for in a production of this kind. XXX A new story Is being told about Mrs. Patrick Campbell, who Is to appear at English's next Friday and Saturday night. Mr. Goodfriend, who has been In Indianapolis for the last three days preparing for Mrs. Campbell's engagement, says that during the original run of "The Second Mrs. Tan queray" in London George Alexander, who played the part of Obrey Tanqueray, be came annoyed with the actress for standing in the wings during his principal scenes and laughing at him. , Finally Mr. Alexander sent the following formal note to his associate player: "Mr. George Alexander presents his compliments to Mrs. Patrick Campbell and requests that she refrain, in the future, from standing in the wings and laughing at him during his scenes' In a few moments this return message was brought to Mr. Alexander in his dress ing room: "Mrs. Patrick Campbell presents her compliments to Mr. George Alexander and begs to state that she does not laugh at him during his scenes she waits untJl she returns home." xxx Stuart Robson is ill at his home In New York and his tour for the next two weeks has been canceled by his manager. ' PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Mrs. John T. Brush returned yesterday from French Lick. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Bacon will leave this week for a trip to Florida. Miss Julia Hollweg will return to-day from a brief visit in Cincinnati. Miss Helen Downing, of Greenfield, is spending a few days with Miss Freda Cockrum. ' Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Griffith entertained a number of friends at dinner Saturday evening. Miss Mary Rogers, of Logansport, arrived yesterday to spend a short time with Mrs. William Garber. Mrs. Samuel A. Morrison and daughter, of Marquette, Mich., are the guests of Mrs. Buck at 946 North Meridian street. Senator and Mrs. Glenn Kimball, of Marion, have returned from Chicago, where they spent a few days with friends. Mr. and Mrs. "William K. Thompson will entertain Senator and Mrs. James P. Gray, of Evansville, at dinner this evening. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Gay will leave to-day for New York and will go South later to remain throughout the month. Mrs. Margaret Tripp and her guest. Miss Nellie Grant, of San Diego. Cal.. will go to French Lick on Thursday for a brief visit. Mrs. William H. Coleman will be home to-day from a trip of several weeks duration to New York city and Washington, D. C. Mrs. John H. Talbott has returned from Chicago, where she attended a military party given by the Nakoma Club of Oak Park. Mrs. II. P. Wasson and Mrs. Edward L. McKee, who are spending a fortnight in New York city, will return the last of the week. Miss Augusta Jameson left yesterday for Chicago and Miss Eunice Jameson will join her there to-day to spend a week or ten days with Miss Mary Brush. A chafing dish party will be given tomorrow evening by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Roberts Park Church in the church parlors. Colonel Elliott Durand, of Chicago, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Don Price Hawkins, and Miss Bessie Smeeck, of the same city is also visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins. Mrs. Samuel Perkins and Mrs. Robert Geddes, who attended the National Council of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington, D. C, last week, have returned home. Miss Edith Miller, of Franklin, and Mr. Herbert De Prez. of Shclbyville, will arrive to-day to visit Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur W. Dark and attend the meeting of the Dramatic Club this evening. Mrs. Charles Hollings worth will receive Informally this afternoon at her home, 613 East Twenty-third street, for Mrs. T. Edwin Bell, wife of Senator Bell, of Hammond. There are no invitations. Rev. H. A. Cleveland, formerly pastor of the Meridian-street Church and now of Kansas City, is the guest of friends in the city and was present at the meeting of the Indianapolis Literary Club last night. Mrs. Horace Wood left yesterday fcr California, where she will join her son James, who attends the Leland Stanford University, and remain until June. Mr. Wood went to French Lick yesterday and will return in ten days. Miss Emma Atkins is home from New Orleans, where she attended the Mardi Gras. Mrs. E. C. Atkins, who accompanied her South is now in Covington, La., and will not return for some time. Miss

Atkins will be with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas

Reld Kackley, on Central avenue for the present. Mrs. Thomas E. Stucky will entertain to morrow at luncheon for Mrs. II. A. Wampler, wife of Senator v ampler, of Gosport, Mrs. Ida Landers, of Martinsville, and Mrs. J. L. Matthews, of Mooresville, all of whom will arrive to spend the day with the hostess and meet a group of friends invited for the occasion. The Dramatic Club will meet this evening at the Propylaeum and the play "Caste" will be presented by Mrs. Hugh McGibeny, Mrs. Frank M. Murphy, Mrs. Ida Davis FInley, Mr. John D. Thomson, Dr. Bernays Kennedy, Mr. Hugh McGibeny and Mr. Charles A. Layman. To-morrow evening the play will be repeated for the benefit of the Eleanor Hospital. The Dramatic Club entertainment will be given to-night as scheduled. Mrs. Frank M. Murphy, who plays the principal character, has been ill for a few days, and postponement was talked of, but she has recovered sufficiently to take her part. The performance will begin promptly at 8:30. To-morrow night it will be repeated publicly for the benefit of the Eleanor Hospital. Miss Susan Pursell was the hostess for a small card company last night, entertaining a few friends for her visitor. Miss Mary Pierson, of Spencer. Her guest3 included Miss Pierson, Miss Clara Lewis, Miss Florence Cothrell, Miss Enid Morris, Miss Mary McConney, Miss Mary Kurtz, Miss Clara Hawkins, Misses Alberta and Katherine Conlln, Miss Bess Coldwell, Miss Helen Todd and Messrs. Harry Hendrickson, Will Harrison, Walter Johnson, Albert Davis, Arthur Shaffer, William Armstrong, Edward Kepperly, Phelps Darby of Evansville, Will Clapp, Dr. Kyle and Dr. Morgan. SHELBYVILLE WEDDINGS. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SHELBYVILLE, Ind.f March 2. The marriage of Mr. John James and Miss Ester McDonald took place in this city Sunday evening, the Rev. E. F. Mahan officiating. Mr. George Dale and Miss Nannie Bager, also were married Sunday night, the Rev. Mr. Patchen officiating. New Stlye In Hats. Woman's Home Companion. Generally speaking the Easter hat will be broad and flat in effect. Backs will be a trifle shorter, crowns a bit broader, and In size no extremes will be seen. Light effects will characterize the trim mings, and the flowers used will be preferably the smaller blossoms. There is a tendency to Introduce later on a crown high enough to be worthy its name, but the first models show the plateau or extremely low crown. One noticeable feature of the new hats Is that they no longer lie flat on the head, but are made with a bandeau, and show the brim becomingly raised. Drooping trimmings are much favored. Flowers will be arranged to droop their heads, and the smaller flowers will be used In pendant bunches. It is to be a season of mixed effects in straw braids. Not only is one color mingled with white or black braid, but two shades of the same color are often seen effectively blended. The glace satin straw braids are charming used In this way, as they have a polished, iridescent effect. The black-and-white combinations both in tulle and straw are quite as fashionable as ever, but It Is the black that predominates, rather than white. A Skirt for "Flatlron Corners.' New York Letter. If Paris dressmakers do not look sharp the Flatiron building and its windy vicinage are going to dominate the world of style. Tho latest fashion note from that haunt of curves is to the effect that a new skirt has been devised which will oppose an invulnerable circumference to all the envious winds of heaven. The headquarters of the Dressmakers Protective Association of America, at 174 Fifth avenue, is directly across the street from the frisky windjammer. The new skirt is the invention of Miss Elizabeth A. C. White, president of the dressmakers association. The new skirt Is an ingenious product of the "protective association." whose name now assumes a new significance. The skirt has at the bottom a wide flounce that flares 'outward boldly, yet gracefully, and gives to the skirt a lilylike appearance. Inside the flounce there is a band of haircloth about seven Inches wide. This does the trick. It does not add perceptibly to the weight of the skirt, but it holds the pesky thing down, like Columbia's fin keel. Fragments. Harper's Bazar. Some brides, In bestowing favors upon their bridesmaids, depart from the conventional list of brooches, rings and bracelets and give presents that are useful as well as decorative. Summer brides often give beautiful parasols or fans, and one winter bride bestowed on each of her attendants a set of furs. A simple gift to a traveler or to a stay-at-home whose life is cast In boarding houses is a napkin envelope. This is a narrow case of gray linen, made to receive the napkin In an oblong fold. An Initial or monogram in color is worked on the outside, the edges are bound with a braid to matcn, and the flap is secured by buttons and cord loops. A clever arrangement in a big roomy hall puts two old-fashioned mahogany sofas back to back In its center. Each Is corduroy-covered and well supplied with cushions, and the scheme is attractive and inviting. In a girl's snuggery or den the plan could be adapted with shorter benches or seats. j HOME DRESSMAKING HINTS. By MAY MANTON. Sleeping suits or pajamas make by all means the most acceptable and comfortable garments for the purpose for boys as well as for grown men. The excellent model shown is made of pongee stitched with corticelll silk and trimmed with Brandenburgs, but is available for all cotton and linen fabrics and can be closed with buttons and buttonholes only when preferred. The pajamas consist of coat and trousers. The trousers are hemmed at the lower 4330 Boy's Pajamas, 4 to 16 yrs. edges, are supplied with broad strings at the top and wkh tabs, by means of which they are buttoned to the coat at the underarm seams. The coat is made with fronts and back, and is supplied with a patch pocket on the left side. At the neck is a standing or military collar. The sleeves are cut in one piece and are simply hemmed at their lower edges. As illustrated the closing is accomplished by means of buttons and buttonholes through the openings in the Brandenburgs. The quantity of material required for the medium size (10 years) is Gtfe yards 21 inches wide, 5 yards 27 Inches wide or 4 yards 32 Inches wide. The pattern 4360 is cut in sizes for boys of 4. 6. 8. 10. 12. 14 and 16 years of age. PATTERN COtTPnv" For patterns of garment illustrated above send 10 cnt (coin or tamps.) Cut out Illustration and inclose It in letter Write your name and addre distinctly and state number and size wanted. Address Pattern Dpt.. The Journal. Indianapolis, Ind. Allow on week for return of pattern. Don't AValt To buy a diamond, as diamonds are going to advance 15 per cent, in a very short time. I have been notified to this effect from the De Beers Company, who have control of nine-tenths of the diamond mines In the world. My stock of diamonds is large and prices low. J. p. MULLALLY. jeweler, 23 Monument place.

FARM AND GARDEN & INTERESTS

Corn and Live Stock. Country Gentleman. A corn and live stock judging school was held at Lafayette, Ind., the last week in January, with such success that it was resolved to make It an annual event, and that the farmers of the State should co-operate with the college and experiment station in conducting the breeding of high-protein corn. Profs. H. A. Huston and A. T. Wiauh and C. A. Shavel lectured on methods of increasing the poteln content. IL F. McMahan discussed "Selection of Seed Ears of Corn." Dr. A. W. Bitting, state veterinarian, lectured on "Hog Cholera" and "Bacteriology of the Dairy." Prof. R. A. Craig discussed the "Cornstalk Disease in Cattle;" Prof. J. H. Skinner, "Hog Feeding," and Prof. H. V. Mumford. "Feeding Fat Cattle." The corn-judging school at Ames, la., Jan. 5-17, conducted by Prof. P. G. Holden and eight instructors, was a great success. Nearly 350 students were registered, some from Canada and Mexico, and from Virginia. One who has raised corn for years in the Shenandoah valley of the latter State said he never dreamed how much there was he didn't know about corn until he came to this school. He Intends now to revolutionize the business in his section. Another student is foreman of the Hooper farm near Trenton, Mo., of which H. M. Cottrell, formerly professor of agriculture in Kansas College, is manager. A Chicago lawyer, who owns several farms in Kentucky, came to the school to learn how to select proper varitles and types of corn for that section.' A leading farmer near Odebolt, after studying corn samples with Assistant Olln, decided to plant one hundred acres, using ten varieties selected by Mr. Olln. Another Odebolt farmer asked Professor Holden to select corn to plant 1,000 acres. Professor Holden says he has never seen a body of students so absorbingly interested, and many of them are over sixty years old. One outcome of the school was the formation of a State Corn Growers' Assiciation, with George T. Forest, of Clinton county, as president. The State will be divided into nine districts, with clubs In each district, and at the next corn-judging school each club will compete In showing the best corn, for which a trophy will be offered by H. C. Wallace, of Des Moines, to be held for a year or until vanquished. The first school of the kind was held by Professor Holden at Champaign, 111., in 1899, and the work has grown in Importance since that time. A similar school will be held in Topeka, Kan., In February. At the same time there was carried on a live stock judging school, conducted by Prof. C. F. Curtiss, ending with a slaughter test in charge of M. F. Mullins, foreman of the slaughtering department of the Agar Packing Company, of Des Moines. For seventeen years Mr. Holden has held his own in the dressing of cattle, his best record being four minutes and five seconds. He was formerly with Swift & Co., of Chicago, and operates with the skill of an anatomist. This was followed by a block test, John Gosling, butcher of Kansas City, cutting up the carcasses and ascertaining the waste in each instance. Irrigation In Eastern States. New York Evening Post. The report of the Irrigation Investigation of the United States Department of Agriculture for the year 1901, conducted in Missouri, Wisconsin and New Jersey, under the direction of El wood Mead, gives some valuable data on the question of profits In irrigation in the eastern part of the United States. A series of experiments extending over several years at the "Wisconsin experiment station, at Madison, show a marked increase in yields of farm crops. The average increase in the yield of clover hay on Irrigated land over that from unlrrigated land, has been 2.5 tons per acre; the average increase in yield of corn has been 26.93 bushels per acre, and potatoes show a gain of 83.9 bushels per acre. The annual cost of irrigation at Madison has been $6.68 per acre, not including any Interest on the investment, but including all extra labor. At current prices, this leaves a net prollt from Irrigation of about $20 per acre on hay, $11 per acre on corn, and 173 per acre on potatoes. The conditions of soil and climate at Madison do not differ from those of the middle West generally, and the results show that where water can be obtained without too large an outlay irrigation as a part of intensivo farming is very profitable. Another series of experiments was begun to test the effects of irrigation and fertilization on sandy soils, such as are common in large sections of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. These lands are poor in plant food, and retain so little moisture that all attempts to farm them have failed. The experiments included the supplying of both manure and water. Manure alone was of little use, as there was not water enough to make the plant food available. Water alone produced good results, but the application of both gave the best results. The cost of irrigation was $6.70 per acre, and the net gain from Irrigation was as follows: Potatoes, $30 per acre; corn, $1 per acre; watermelons, $58 per acre; muskmelons, $45 per acre. From these experiments it seems that with special crops irrigation of the sandy lands is profitable, but the increase in the yield of corn is not enough to Justify the expense of securing a water supply. In New Jersey water has been used on small fruits and vegetables, and the added returns due to irrigation vary a great deal with thrt seasons. Some years no irrigation is needed, in others all crops need it, but in most years some crops are helped by it. Professor Voorhees, who has charge of this work, reports that, in his opinion, irrigation where tried has paid. Pumping from streams or wells is the most common way of getting water for fruit and garden irrigation. Small plants furnishing water enough for from five to ten acres, Including pump and engine, cost from $200 to $500. One Solution of Farm Help Problem. Orange Judd Farmer. The number of men that are applying to us for places on farms indicate that the prime need Is to bring together those who want to work and those who wish to hire workers. That is the purpose of. Orange Judd Farmer's help bureau, further particulars oX which we hope to announce next week. It would be a good idea to introduce this spring, wherever possible, a labor fair and open market for labor of both sexes, such as has so long been used in certain parts of Great Britain. In this country, however, some improvements and additions should be made. We present the following suggestions for carrying out this idea, the same to be modified to suit the needs of each locality: Let the agricultural society, grange or farmers club, or some simple organization made for the purpose, set apart a certain day for the affair. Fix the date as much ahead as possible, prior to April 1. Have the fair at the county seat or at the most convenient center. The committee or organization in charge can secure donations of money or merchandise from local merchants for prizes, and the local press will usually be glad to give this novel scheme wide publicity. Announce that on the date fixed every person of either sex and any age who wants work is invited to meet at the hall specified. 'Also invite every one who wishes to hire male or female help to attend this open market: for labor. Offer prizes for those who apply for workfor the fattest person, leanest, tallest, shortest, heaviest. lightest, handsomest, homeliest, best dressed, worst dressed, most oddly dressed, also prizes for those who have been longest in any one position, etc. Devote an hour or two to a labor Institute, with a short paper or talk from some prominent employer of labor, also from some good hired man, to be followed by a lively discussion. Where possible, mistress and maid should participate in the institute. Serve a good temperance dinner at a low price, and wind up the affair with an entertainment in the evening. Exhibits should also be encouraged of implements, seeds and other seasonable supplies. Where this proposition is worked up with enthusiasm and Judgment, it will arouse lots of Interest, draw big crowds, enable many farmers and their families to get competent help, and above all, will teach employer and employe of both sexes many things they do not now know about each other's interests that will do them

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both much good. The labor fair should be held as much before April 1 as possible, as most farmers desire to make their engagements for the season to go Into effect on that date. . Orchard Hints. Detroit Journal. The subject of spraying, using moth traps and any other means to produce better fruit Is being discussed more and more every season. Having secured several hundred trees which will roon be bearing, I have been observing and learning everything possible on the subject, and have come to the following conclusion: Spraying, intelligently done, Is the best method to pursue in order to have fruit free from worms, scab or rust and rot, but unless it is done rightly It is work and money thrown away. Among the farmers or those who do not make fruit growing a specialty, the operation Is generally useless, owing to poor machines and cheap materials used and improper time of applying them. The moth trap is worse than nothing, as it catches more than 50 per cent, benertcial or harmless insects and does not prevent scab and rot. I have visited several orchards where these traps were used, and invariably they have had the worst lot of apples that I ever saw. The finest fruit I have found was in orchards where hogs ran and cleaned up all wormy apples, and where poultry was allowed free range. One orchard which I purchased had chicken coops under nearly every tree, and out of twenty-five barrels of Grimes there were not over three or four wormy apples, and the same was true of other varieties; but scab was very bad and had the trees been sprayed for that trouble I believe fully 95 per cent, of the fruit would have been first class. , In every instance where many chickens were reared in the orchard the fruit was comparatively free from worms, and where both hogs and poultry were allowed free range the fruit was even better. This plan followed for a single season will not give such results, but -should be followed every year, so- that the crop of coddllng-moth will be lessened each season. This plan, then, shoul be adopted by farmers and fruit growers, where the orchard is not too large and could be fenced and used exclusively as a poultry yard. Guineas and ducks are even better than chickens at bug catching, and will pay for their keep In this way. Some crops, such as cowpeas, soy beans or oats, may be planted for the hogs and poultry, and without evil effects upon the trees. In this way the orchard will be one of the most paying spots on the farm. E. B. Davis, in Prairie Farmer. Makliif? a Gnrden. Country Life in America. The home garden is for the affections. It is for quality. Its size is wholly immaterial If only it have the best. I do not mean the rarest or the costliest, but the best the best geranium or the best lilac. Even the fruit garden and the vegetable garden are also for the affections; one can buy ordinary fruits and vegetables It never pays to grow them in the home garden. When you want something superior you must grow it or else buy It at an advanced price directly from someone who grows for quality and not quantity. If you want the very choicest and the most personal products almost ncr esasrily you must grow them; the value of these things cannot be measured in money. The commercial gardener may grow what the market wanfs and the market wants chiefly what is cheap and good-looking. The home gardener should grow what the market cannot supply, else the home garden is not worth the while. Bnhy Ileef. Kansas Experiment Bulletin. If the farmer will produce baby beef he can fill his pasture to the full limit with cows producing calves, and he will realize on the calves twelve months from the date of their birth. Capital is turned annually Instead of once in every three years. The farmer's grain will produce from 50 to 100 per cent, more pounds of baby beef than it will of beef from the mature steer, and for the past three years the baby beef animal has sold for as high prices per hundred as has the average steer. In producing baby beef the farmer can market his heifer calves at the same price as his steers, and will usually get more for the twelve-months-old heifer than he would for the same animal if kept until maturity. Farm Notes. The farmer who can sell an article from his farm without taking from the land any of Ks fertilizing elements is sure to make a profit if the cost of the labor Is not too heavy. When fat Is stored on an animal, or butter is a product, the soil loses none of its fertility, as all of the starch, sugar and fat on the farm comes from the air. Plants absorb carbonic acid gas and give off oxygen through the agency of their leaves, and it Is this carbon in the plants which finally becomes converted into butter, lard. suet. etc. Two pounds each of corn meal, cotton-seed meal and gluten meal, ten pounds of com ensilage, and as much timothy hay as they

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