The herald., 1897-11-12
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bers of the club. who came to hear the
discussion of the question of frost pro-
lection. Opinion was divided as to whicn
of the two methods-to raise the temper
ature by dry heat. or by means OF
smudge formed by smoke and steam
was the best.
Mr.. Copley, large orange grower
favored the flrst-named plan. which ne
had tried with success. Mr.. Hill, another
principal speaker, favored the smudge
method. and believed the best results
could be secured by it's use. He said'
however, there was much to learn re-
garding the various methods projected.
He thought extensive experimenting
carried out with Judgment and care the
only way to arrive at decision. This
was the only way to demonstrate which
was the best of the various methods.
1t was decided finally, after very
full discussion, in which many TOOK
part, to conduct some experiments, IN
accordance with plans suggested py Mr.
Harmon Of the United States weather
bureau, and j. H. Reed was selected TO
have charge of such experiments.
The next matter discussed was How
Ito Grow Oranges Successfully"
Mr.. J. X. Woodward,a "a successful grow
er, gave his experience. He had only SSo
trees, set out ten years ago, that last
year turned Oft 1862 47-pound boxes OF
oranges. He said trees should never be
staked, as IL they would not stand alone
they were good for nothing. He did not
think young trees needed pruning. he
had used all kinds of fertilizer, but his
standby was stable manure and chicken
manure or guano.
The case of L. E. Leeman, the Perris
druggist on trial for selling liquor IL
legally, was heard in the superior court
today and taken under advisement. Lee
man was convicted in the justice court
of the offense.
Joe P. Kerr, editor of the Hemet News,
and one of the best-known and bright
est newspaper men in this vicinity, died
of consumption Tuesday. He was long
sufferer from the malady.
The first carload of oranges was ship
ped from here last evening. The fruit
was sent out by Earl & Co. The ship
ment is the earliest ever made from this
city. The fruit, which is we'll colored.
was picked from Arlington Heights
groves. The exchange of this city will
not ship any fruit before the first
week in next month, as the managers
deem the fruit too green. Several more
carloads will be sent out between now
and Thanksgiving.
The Southern Pacific company will be-
gin the work of grading for the new
motor line north of First street In
few days. This line is intended to take
the place of the line on First street,
and the latter will be removed. The COM
pany will not pay the award OF $3400
damages for the right of way through
the Allen place, but have laid out line
around that property.
Mrs Emory Cox ,one of the best-known
and most highly respected women of this
city, died quite suddenly last evening.
Mrs. Cox was the wife of Emory Cox,
senior member of the firm of Cox Bros.
Deceased leaves widower, three daugh-
tiers and a son to mourn the loss of
good Christian mother
Chief Engineer Perris of the Santa Fe
was here today looking over the inn
provements in progress.
The colored man, Dan Welch, who was
taken into custody by Sheriff Johnson
on suspicion that he was the assailant
of Mrs. Holly, near Los Angeles, was
released today. as it was evident he
was not the man.