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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

'Ltstcn!' he hissed.
NO" she answered. and turning upon
her heel brusquely, she left him there alone.
For she was telephone girl hy profession
and il was not her won't to listen 20 anything.
unless she was sure 10 was mono of her busi.
ness. Detroit Journal.
wheeer-I suppose when flying machines
are invented ysu'll get one and be happy.
Mrs. Wheeler-Yes. until the next years
model comes out.--New York Truth.
"How Is Cullen getting along uowi"
"Splendidly for him."
'How do you knowS'
He has just succeeded in borrowing u
sovereign from me. "-London Tit Bits
''It is the nature Of q child TO be wanting 10
do something" said the enthusiastic kinder
gartener.
''As far as have noticed" said the mother
OF six, ut is the nature Of a child TO be want
ing 10 do something else. "-Cincinnati En-
qu!rer.
If understood you rightly, you called
that cake we had for dinner pourdcake."
eyes. Why
"Oh, nothing; only il occurred 20 me after
ate it that you might have cheated your
self"
The landlady made no reply AZ the moment;
but in the silent watches of tho evening the
tolephoned the butcher TO make IL "A round
steak instead OF q porterhouse. Detroit Jour. :.
nal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
TEE new ENGLAND R. R. CO
Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected To Nov. %, 1896.

Trains leave PROVIDENCE az follows;
For Boston-0!5J "a u. 49, A.1I JAN I:11p. m,
6:27 p. m
wALPoLE-5:55, ii.55 m
FRANKLIN-5:55, III .5j a. m. $3.50 .. n
NlLFO ORD-5:55. IL :bj a. m; $50 p.
ARLINGToN-.Fi2 05. 6;3i ESQ D. m
WEST ARL1NGToN-Fll;h 5:35, F6;3o y. m
KNIGHTsVILIE--Fl2.OS %. 5i35. e;SJ, 'Fii 10 p. m
MEsHANrICUT-i2;)j S;,5. $3.50. "ii:iO p. m.
NATICK. RIVER POINT. eENTREvILLE
WASHINGToN-5:s0 800 a. m; l-:ea 4:2C. S:3o.
O,7h5. -l1:i5 D. m.
CRANSToN. OAKLAWN-6:t0 $50 a M i:iol
4;2l b:35, $780, 7:lo, -s1li,0 a. ni----
PoNrIAC-6:iO am: 2;o', 4;2o, o:3,, c:SO. F1iL
+il 10 p.
ARCTIC AND QUIDNICK-s:io. a m; 1905 s;21
$50. 6;5C. 7;ia ''li:io p. m.
ANTHoNY-eaO, $500 a. M; ": s. i:2c. 6;3' C;3l
7:l5, Til:iO p. m.
sTERLtNG-eD 500 n. m. 4:2o 7:l6 p.
COVENTRY, GREENE, oNECo. MOoSUP
PLAINFIELo-o:IO 800 a. IN 4:2o. ';l5 .. m
The 1.ilp Il. Train connects AT Plainhed f1r
New YORK
suMMIr-Gto, 300. a. M; 4;?o. 7;i5 p m.
VERSAILLES. BALTIC, SOUTH WINDhAM =
6.iO 800 a. NJ; 4;.0, 5iio p m.
wILLIMAEIIC-6;i 800 a. m; S;2O. 7:l5 p. a.
HARTFoRD--6;f9. 300 a. m; i;20, ;:lj ?. IN
FIsHIILL& NEWBURG-s;Oo a. IN.
NoRwICH-6;lo. $500 A. m; 4;20, 7;l5 D. m.
WATERBURY,. DAEBURY-9.JJ a. M.
CHICAGO AID THE WEST Ma NEwBURG
AND ERIE ipY-s:Oo q. IN.
PAsCoAG AND INTERMEDIATES STATIONS
FXCfrT FIELDS SrATIOS-t:Ii y:JJ A. M;
4;ij 6:Jj and ''ll:lb p. IN.
Fields Station-5;i. s;jl a. IN. i;t1 s:)j pm.
Leave Pascoag vt 5;A a;5 a. nj l2;I1.
5:25 and sss.05 D. m.
An trains ,eave from west end Of Union Depot
Providence.
..saturdays only s'ors on notice
W. ~ BABCoCK, .P.L
J.N KING. Sup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
THE CITY OF PROvIDENCE.
PROPOSALS FOR
STEEL HIGHWAY BRIDGE.
Ofrice of Commissioned of Pnblic Worries.

Office OF Commissioner of Public Works,
SEALED PROPOSALS, addressed to the
Commissioner of Public Works, City Hall,
Providence, Il. l., will be received until
eleven o'clock a. m., MAY l5 1897, for fur
nshlng n steel highway bridge over the Provi-
dence river, TO replace the present Weybosset
bridge.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the
City Engineers office. City Hall, where
blank forms of contract, proposal and bonds
may be obtained.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
bond or certified check for two thousand dol
lars
The right to reject any all bids is re-
served. ROBERT r. SMITH,
a27-lGt Commissioners Of Public Works. !.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

while away the time he began to whis-
tie TO himself, and what with whistiing,
and what with winking and talking 10
the lantern on the table, and calling
himself painful names, he endured his
captivity well enough.
1t was near midnight when the lock
turned in the door ana presently stepped
inside--a girl.
TO BE CONCLUDED
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
A Decree Entered.

In the case of Mary Y. Smith VS.
Stephen Wright a decree was entered in
the Appellate Court yesterday providing
for the payment Of 500 out of the sum i'm
the registry of the court to the complain
ant or her solicitor and the balance To the
respondent. The money was also paid out,
u. j. Quinn receiving 500 as the
attorney for Mrs. Smith and j. T.. Gold
sworthy SOB for Mr.. Wright. This is the
end OF noted controversy over tho cut
ting of some wood in sheep pasture in
tho town of Lincoln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
Sues for $4,000.

James Iiarlow has, through his at.
torncy. u. II. Quinn, begun suit 20 rccov-
er 80, 900 from H. A.. pease ~ Co., and
Alexander q White for injuries received,
IL Is alleged 10y the carclcssnoss of the ser
wants Of the two firms named. Mr.. Bar
low some days ago was going along the
sidewalk when an awning, that was
being put up over the entrance 90 the
What Cheer grocery, fell on his head. His
mind was for time seriously affected by
the blow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
For piles UseDr Aunew's Ointment.

1t saves many painful surgical opera
tion, gives quick relief I'm most irritating
cases Of Itching, Bleeding, and Blind
Piles One application gives relief In n
lew minutes and to q nights will cure
chronic cases. - cents Sold hy T. l..
Lnthrop. 80 Westminster; }landing &
BlandinR. - ma bS Mevbossct. George
L. Clailin y Co, 62 to AZ south Main
street; Hall q Lyon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

= rhile he. the corporal. was with bis COM
painons. so avoiding suspicion as 10 his
own completely. McGilvray and the
corporal were 20 meet again and ex-
change courtesies after the manner Of
brothers-if the fortunes of war per-
mitted.
Then McGilvray was left alone. To
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
Mortgagee's Sale.

Will 10 sold at Public Auction ON the 18th
day Of NAY. 1907. at 10 o'clock forenoon, on
the premises, the stock, consisting Of Dry
Goods and fixtures In tho store 10 Mil street,
of sale contained in a mortgage decd made
and executed by Thomas Hoffman, and re-
corded in personal property mortgage book
No. 10 at page 80, in the Office OF the Eccurd.
--.trf --+-rrvrrtrr7--S L.
tho conditions of said mortgage deed having
been broken. JJ-iOt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

BOYS! BOYSU BOYs!i!-You can mako
money and get Bicycle for nothing. Tie
News wants 2JJ boys in Providence aud yicin-
ity who want 90 earn ~ or s3a week hy work.
ing few hours every afternoon. The work
VIII be easy and rirlt in your home ueighhor.
hood. Toys who reside with their parents Or
ruardinrs pref rrcd Call at once aud receive
fCh oEplau1 iOn. Circulation DCpGTtuIent,
Providence News, NcyLOsast strect,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
LEGAL NOTICES.
M ortgagee's Sale.

Default having been made by Max Il. ].
Hartwig uuon demand of "a certain mortgage
executed the 9th day of February. A. d. 1897,
on record in Providence, Il. l., in personal
property mortgage book No IL, page 100, and
mortgagce having taken possession OF all The
goods and chattels of the hair store, No. lS2
MathcwsOn street, i'm the city of Providence,
q sale Of all the goods and chattels in said
store at Public Auction will be held at tha
above promises on THURSDAY, MAY g. a.
-. 1897, nt 10 o'clock. The mortgagce hoTcby
gives notice Of his intention TO bid at said
sale. Terms cash day OF sale.
GEORGE WILHELM, Mortgage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
WARREN AND BRISTOL BRANCH.

Leave PROVIDENCE india Street Station)
for
FALL RIvER-79O, 93O, l:9O a. m. 80
2:55, 4:l5, 30 $50 y. IN. Sundays-0OO
n. IN. 80, 80 and 900 y. m.
NEWPORT-7 30 9aD, II 90 a. m. / 20, 4:l5,
go, 6:30 y. III. Sundays-l 80, e5 40 D. IN.
WARREN and way statons-7 30 go and
IL 30 a. M, and 30 2:55, AIS, 30, $50,
Z 30 and IL 80 y. m. Sundays-9:0O "A. IN.
20. 80 and 9:00 p. m.
BRISTOL: 30, $780, II 30 A. m. I 80, 2:55,
4:l5, $50, q: 80, 80 and II 30 y. IN. Sun.
days-9:l0 a. m. (; 90, 5 30, 200 y. m.
Electric cars leave Exchange place Provi-
dence, at 7:l5, 0:l5, IL: rs a. m. / rs, 2:4O,
400, 5:l5, Gals, 7:l5 and II :l5 p. IN.
Leave Market square al II 30 y m.
Sundays at S:i5 a. M; :l5, 5:l5 and s:i5 p. m.
Relurring connect with all trains
a. Sleeping ears only; b, coaches and sleep
ing cars; C, all parlor cars; d, via Walpole
Line.
., connects for Newport via boat from Fall
River.
GEO. l.. CONNER, A. G. KENDALL,
Pass'r Traffic Manager. Genl Pass'r Agent.
T.. q. ALLEN, Gen'l Supt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
WORCESTER DIVISION.

Trains leave PROVIDENCE rs follows for
WORCESTER-6:S5 texpD, 7:45 (accom J.
9:l0 (accom.), ii 80 %. m. (accom.D; 80
tcxp.), 40 texp. 10 Woonsocketl, 3 As
doc. exp Sis y. IN. laccom). Sundays
$50 a. IN. (accom.) : 80 p. IN.
MILLNILLE-7:i 10, s:45 9:l0, IL 30 n. m. /;
1900, 3:i5, s;20, 5l5 S:l5 y. IN. Sundays
BLACKSTONE JUNCrION-7:l5, s:45, 9:l0
1915, IL 30 n. m. | 90, 2:J0, :45, 40, 5:l5,
as, 7:l5, s:l5, ii 80 p. IN. Suudays-s 30
a. IN. l2:l0, $3.50 ) :55, 90, $50 p. m
WOONSOCKET-6 i5 1:s5, S:45, 9:lO, 1915,
IL 30 Il. IN; 800, 80 2:jO, 3:45 4 90, ) :l5,
5:45 7:lh S:i5, 80 y. IN. Sundays-S 80
a. N. |. Y 10 $50. >: :a5. Z .Ol. Q 30 d. IN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

new YORK, NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.

Time tables giving full Information
ns to local and through train servics
may be obtained at Providence sta-
tion AMI stations below.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
sTONINGTON DIVISION.

Trains leave PROVIDENCE ss follows for
NEW HORk-al :l2 bl .2} a. m. (daily), 5: :Q3.
local oXp.), lOU5 texp.D, ell :Ol ulmited),
IL l3 a. m; 2:l3, 400 daily, 600 p. IN.
daily.
NEW YORK, via Stonington Line 20 and
~ p. m. daily, except sunday.
PHILADELPHIA, BALTIMORE and WASH
lNGTON via Harlem River-lO :O5 a. M,
S:l1 p ~. daily.
NEW HAVEN-ai IL, bl :23 n. IN. (exp.
daily, sa3, tloc exp.l, 1905 (exp.,) ell ;Ol
0imitod), II l:l3 a. ~. texp.). lib (oxp.l,
t:O) (eNI. daily, GOO (cxp. daily, s:l7
texp. daily p. IN.
NEW LONDON-al IL, bl :2@ "A. m. (daily
exp, Gao taccom.). s:O3 (loc.-exp.), ,, 1903
texpressl, 1910 local eNp.D, Clio (im-
ltodl, IL B n. m. texp.l, 20 taccom.
2:l3 (eXp.l, 4O5 (oXpress daily, 4l5 (ac-
com.l sos p. m. texp. dailyG S:l7 p. m.
(exp. daily), 500 n. M. taccom. Sundays
Only). 2:-O p. NJ. lnccOm. SUNDAYS onlyl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
PROvIDENCE DIVISION.


BOSTON S5a9i iSes a. no % e isS' Sa' g sSs. S.
zoo, 3:2S, 40s 500! $50 125 49, slo.
S:i0a. M; 1900 noon; AS, i:l0, 6;lO.
7:js, 0:6S p. IN. RETURNING Leave Hos.
ton from Park square station big .u3, 10,
8:45,9Oc, cl0OQ, i0O3 lO:45 u. M. ls:s5.
U, 245, $780, 3.45, i:i5 8 90 :45, 100,
J:lo, III rs p. IN. Sunaays-bl2:U3 Sis
q. m. l2:2s, $500, AIS, 500, 90, s;ls.
AT1LkBORO-5 A. 5:5J, 6:4g, :Og, e:U9, S40,
o;O2, l0:O2, II 40 a. IN. l2.O2, l2:4Q. 2Oi,
3AO, 4U2, 4:lO d:J2 $40, 10 oIV, lO:lO,
u. M. 1880 noon, 33j, 4lV, GU, CIV, 40
NORTH ATrLEBORo and PIAINVILLE--
G;i0 s;iO ll:s0 a. M; 4:iO G:iO lI;lO
y. IA. Sundays-5i5 p. IN.
WAMPUN, WREN THAN, NORWOOD CEN
TRIAL, NORWOOD AND DEDHAM-64l,
SO ll;iO ~ M; i;4O p. m. sndays-
MANsFIELD-b54y, 55O gO2. s:O2. 9oa
lJ:U9 "a. IA. l!:O!. 2,JI, 40! u .0!, 1:l0, $40
lulO p. IN. Sundays-A5 40, 80; $40
a. NJ: Il 90 noon, 4:lO 6:lJ y. m.
FITCHBCRG md way -tatlons-j 80 "A. IN. /:
l.:U- and 30! p. IN. Sundays-a:lO y. m
LON aud way stations-5jO "a. m; l2O2
.U2 D. IN. Sundays ~ y. IN.
TAUNTON and NEW BEDFORD-6:4O, $40
a. M; l2:iO, 3:iU, 4:4U Gao, 1910 p. IN.
Sundays-6aO a. m, ana 600, 40 y. m.
Taunton only
MIDDLEBORO-6;i0, $40 "A. m; 12l), 330
4:iO, 6:i1 p. m. Sundays-1:i1 p. m.
PLNMOUIH-6:ij a. ~. II 40, 80 p. IN.
loints ON Cape Cod-6:iO a. M; l2:iO 3:IO,
COTTAGE CITY-l2:iO p. m.
NAATlj(KEI-lg. 40 n m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

CITY ADVERTIsEMENTs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

low and splitting on the ground before
the surly one, who m2dc motion as If
he would buyonct McGilvray where he
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-23
When to Plant Trees.

"Early fall is an excellent time for
planting trees" writes Thomas Nee
han in the Ladies' Home Journal by
early is meant as soon as the wood Is
ripe and the winter buds fully formed
This is usually month before the reg
ular fall of the leaf. The leaves are
stripped by hand. After the wood Ia
ripe it makes no difference whether
the leaves are taken off by Jack Frost,
the wind or the human hand. In the
eastern part of Pennsylvania this would
be usually about the 1st of Septem-
ber, and the work of planting can be
kept up during October, and often to
November or December. But late fall
planting in cold climates is as risky as
late spring planting. The moisture is
dried out by cold winds or hot suns be-
plenish the great evaporation. In
milder climates planting may be sue
cess all winter"
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-23

CONVENIENT FEED BOX.

to devour more or less amount of dirt,
which is usually of such nature as to
be no good to them. In order to avoid
this, l would suggest that feedbox be
made, having a door of Stats made of
laths, as shown herewith; also, ON the
side opposite from the door, / should
have Stats, as seen from the inside of the
box. Place the food in this, shut the
door, and the fowls can reach the food
from each side readily between the
Stats, but cannot soil it. Furthermore,
a dish of water can be set within it, and
the fowls can reach through and drink,
but they cannot pollute it as they other
wise would. BY this device, stray cats
and dogs have no chance of getting at
the food, should it happen to be of a
nature palatable to them, and stealing
it away from the fowls. The semi
rotundity of the roof is to keep the
fowls from roosting on it.-Frederick
o. Sibley, in N. Y. Tribune.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-23
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Rape is said to make good hog pas
ture.
Bean or pea straw can be profitably
baled.
Deep culture of potatoes after they
are in bloom is bad business.
Diversity your farming. Never carry
your eggs in one basket or two.
The corn fodder shredder Is a good
thing and so is the shredded corn fod-
der.
Time spent in preparing the ground
for wheat will pay much better than
you may think.
The acreage of wheat will be largely
increased. That is the way to do things.
When market is good we smother it.
A young man announces in a contem-
porary that he wants good strong
Christian wife to take care of the chick
ems and garden. There is chance of a
lifetime for some girl who has strength
in her arms and grace in her heart
Western Plowman.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-23
Mechanical Eject OF Drainage

The mechanical effects of drainage
are to deepen the soil and promote it's
more thorough pulverization. It's first
effect is to dry its surface soil by draw
ing out of it all the surplus moisture, SO
that in early spring or late autumn it
may be worked with the plow as advan-
tageously as at midsummer. A wet
soil can never be properly pulverized,
and the blowing or working clay soil,
or even heavy loan, when wet, tends
only to puddle it and render it less
pervious to water and air. Rain water
contains great quantity and variety
of fertilizing substances, and it depos-
it's them in the soil during its passage
through it. Both these facts are per-
ceptible to the senses without resorting
to chemical tests.-Farmers' Review.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-23
MAKES AN ADMISSION.
Novnk Says the Body of Edward MUIR
ray Was Burned.

NAb burne0.
Within few days after the incar-
ceration in Vinton of Frank A. Novak,
who was captured in Alaska by detec-
tives, William Murray, so years of age,
and father of Edward Murray, the
young man who perished in the flames
at the Walford fire, was in Vinton to
see County Attorney Tobin.
Novak learned of this and expressed
desire to see him. When Mr.. Murray
visited Vinton a second time he was
prevailed upon to go to the Jail. he
told Novak that he was now very old
man and could not live great while at
the most and that he would like to
know whether the body found in the
building at Walford was that of his son.
Novak replied: 81 believe the body
burned to be that of your son. There
are circumstances connected with it OF
which l cannot tell you."
This is considered very important,
and will have great bearing in the
coming trial of Novak. Novak's friends
at all times have contended that Murray
had been seen in different parts of the
country since the fire.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-23
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
THE CAMPHoR TREE.
1t Can BE Planted Successfully in
Some Southern States.

1t Can BE Planted Successfully in
Some Southern States.
Camphor trees may be grown either
from seed or from cuttings. They are
usually grown from seed, as the trees
fruit abundantly, and seedlings can be
grown more easily than cuttings. The
seeds are collected at.maturity in Oc-
tober and November, and after drying
are packed in sharp white sand or some
similar material TO keep them fresh un-
til the time of planting in spring.
About the last of March they are sown
in drills in the seed bed
The soil of the seed bed should be a
good sandy loan mixed with about one
third leaf mold. The seed bed should
be kept moist, but not too wet, and
should be shaded from the direct rays
of the sun If the weather is warm.
The best soil temperature for germinat-
ing camphor seeds is from 70
to IS degrees Fahrenheit. The tenn
perature of the atmosphere may be ten
degrees higher. The seedlings will
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-23
HIVES MADE AT HOME.
Those with the Least Fixtures Are
the Most Satisfactory.


The kind and size of hive is most
bewildering question for beginners.
The hive to meet the demands of bee
keepers in general is the one with the
least fixtures. The Quimby frame, or
one of about that size, has won the fa-
vor of the apiarist in this locality. The
hive we prefer is made of seven-eighth
square outside measure, and 12 inches
in depth, with hand holes in the sides.
The upper and lower stories are alike.
The front board is % inch narrower,
thus leaving an entrance a by 20inches.
A slat * by R by 20 inches is used to
control the size of the entrance. The
bottom board has cleat 1 by i inch
on each end, to prevent curling around
on the under side. If two boards are
used they should be matched.
The rabbet on which the frames hang
is furnished with improved tin. The
alighting board has a cleat "a by M
inch on each end and is by 20 inches.
A piece of inch hoop iron inches long
is bent almost on square; one is nailed
at each end of the alighting board on
the top side by one end; the other end
has a three-cornered hole to be hung on
two screws, one at each end, at the
proper height to bring the top of the
| alighting board even with the lower
| side of the entrance. The bottom board
as well as the upper and lower stories
are held in place by the Van Deusen
hive clamp; they may be used without.
The furniture for this hive consists of a
division board 11A by 1915 inches, with
top bar "a by R by 10 inches scant
measure. 1t is made of 1s inch lumber
with cleat II by "a inch on each end to
prevent curling. The frames are 17A
by 11H inches outside measure.
The top bar is made so as to form n
comb guide and is 10 inches scant. The
bottom bars are "a by by 1914 inches;
the ends 11h by ~ inches. The hive
| contains the division board and from 1
to 10 frames according to the re-
quirements of the swarm it contains.
l prefer an upper entrance to a
shade board; it saves the bees going up
stairs "on foot" and the result is more
honey. When the flow of honey is large,
as in the clover and Eastwood season,
the upper entrance should be full size;
when the second story is first set on and
the flow light, the entrance should be
small. When the robbers get in line of
battle and when the nights become
cold toward fall, the entrance should be
nearly closed.~-Rural World.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-23

A, young leafy shoot, scale one-third; B.
flower cluster. life size; c, fruit, life size.
grow well at higher temperature, but
are likely to lack vigor and hardness.
The seedlings may be grown in pots,
which will facilitate transplanting at
any time, or they may be transplanted
in nursery rows early in April when
one year old. Plants two years old are
generally regarded as best for final
planting. AT this age they vary from
20 to 40 inches in height.
When set out for ornamental pur-
poses, the camphor tree may be expect
ed to grow, in favorable situations,
about as rapidly as a LIE Conte pear, and
to require about as much room. In
new tree shall be set out for every one
cut, they are not generally set in
straight orchard rows, but cultivation
there is performed almost exclusively
by hand labor. There are no records
showing results of regular orchard
planting, hence the distances at which
trees should be planted must be de-
termined by the size and form of the
trees and the method of cultivation and
of procuring the gum. They may be
set closely in rows about ten feet apart,
and alternate rows cut and reset every
five years, thus producing bush-like
plants of ten years growth. They may
be planted in checks ten feet square,
and alternate trees cut every ten or
twelve years, or they may be planted in
larger checks, and all of the trees be
cut at the age of Is or 20 years.
There are not sufficient data obtain
able upon which to base definite state
ments as to the best methods of plant
ing or the age at which the trees may
be cut with greatest profit for the pro-
duction of gum. Arecent English con-
sular report from japan states that
"although hitherto the youngest wood
from which camphor was extracted was
about 70 to 80 years old, it is expected
that under the present scientific man
agement the trees will give equally
good results after 25 or 80 years" Cam
phor of good quality has been produced
in Florida from the leaves and twigs of
trees less than 20 years old, one pound
of crude gum being obtained from n
pounds of leaves and twigs.
The trees will endure severe pruning
with little apparent injury. One-third
of the leaves and young shoots may be
removed at one time without material
ly checking the growth of the tree. The
largest proportion of camphor is con-
tanned in the older, larger roots; the
trunk, limbs, twigs and leaves contain
ing successfully decreasing proper
ton. When the camphor tree is killed
nearly to the ground 10y frost it sends
up vigorous shoots from the base. 1t
may be expected to do the same when
cut, especially if cut late in the fall. Ex-
periments are needed to determine
whether this growth may be depended
upon, or whether it will be more profit
able to dig out the larger roots and SET
out new seedlings.-Lyster ii. Dewey,
Assistant in Division of Botany, Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-23
SWlNDLING THE SICK.
Farmers Fall Victims to a Gang OF
Chicago Sharpers.

Farmers Fall Victims to "A Gang of
Chicago Sharpers.
The facts as to a swindle which farm
ers are alleging was perpetrated upon
them have just come out. A short time
ago men claiming to be connected with
Chicago sanitarium arrived in Web
ster City. Their arrest followed a short
time afterward on the charge of OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
Their plan was to hunt up sick people
on the verge of the grave and guarantee
n cure by the payment of so much in a
promissory note in year. The treat
mcnt was to be entirely by mail. At
the residence of A. Amundson, six miles
south of Webster City, he found an old
lady 81 years of age, and convinced her
and her husband that she needed the
treatment, and told of five diseases she
had that they could cure and she would
be we'll woman. Amundson gave them
two notes of $3.50 each.