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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-13
CAPT. j. E. BERNIER.

that at 50 degrees these hummochs have
attained a still greater height.
This appears in the report of the dis
cussion Of the Royal Geographical Society
Of London. March -, 1891. Several explor-
ers of this region took part In this dis
cussoa. MIR. Clement Markham presided.
and the controversy was sustained by DIR.
Nansen. Prof. Ruecker. Prof Judd, Or.
Bowdler Sharp. Colonel Fielden, Sir Leo
pold McCllntoek and Sir George Mares.
In the summing up IT was clearly
proved that the first itinerary l have out
lined agrees perfectly with the conclusions
arrived N by these savants.
Quoting the words OF the president CT
the society:
Captain BernferS second Project.
To accomplish the project of this second
itinerary we start upon a solidiy construc1-
ed whaler. progressing BY steam. We d.
rect our course upon Franz Josef land
In the eastern part Of Cape Mary Harms
worth and pushing north as far as posi-
bic. disembaTk with ali our provisions.
dogs. reindeer. long boat, sheds. kyacks.
etc. We shall reach Cape Fligeiy on the
western side and pursue cur route 10 Pc
terman lard which Is an island Sc degrees
north latitude and 81 or % degrees east
longitude. The land is anout 40 miles
from the north p0se. Here is the starting
point OF the most Of the twenty different
expeditions Of slsds hauled rs men anil
dogs which have started 20 search Tor
Sir John Franklin.
These figures give an exact idea Of the
extent 70 which Il is possible to penetrate
Into jhe. polar ice. and prove that IL -
possible fo~ men II robust constitution.
with energetic wills and sufficient pre-
visions to suTmount the f20 mile barter
which separates PeteFman land from the
north pole:
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the Ice that eternally blocks the sides of
the Grinaen channel ard the north Of
Greenland Sir q. Mares. who endeavored
10 reach the pole by this route acknow-
lodged the impossibility. and refused 10
follow the itinerary.
Speaking row of the Bering straits route.
the key OF the course taken by Captain
Long. It forms the first link IN the chain
of this famous polar current (Which I
express by the word Of overflow. that IS
TO say. by the augmentation of waters on
the polar basin produced by the discharge
Of the rivers Of Siberia and by the met
ing OF the SHOWS al certain times OF the
year The water and lie take the direc-
ton OF the north and OF the west. for the
reasons l have pointed out.
The second link Is formed by the route
followed ~ the Fran in the polar circle
for three years passing to - degrees Of
north latitude. the highest attained to the
present day by ship. Captain Long
had good reason 10 declare THAI If his shin
had resisted the pressure of ice he would
have arrived AZ Greenland. after having
passed hy the pole or iu lts - b1rho1d
II Captain Long had remained upon the
tee which crushed his vessel hc would have
reached the shores 81 Spitzbergcn three
years later.
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Statement FROM 1 Intrepid apd Epepad Navigator Who Positive He
Will Overcome Gill Obstacles

continue then = tie direction Of Spite
bergen 20 TIE Danish island. where the
explorer Ardree started With his balloon
We can reach Europe By the regular tour
iss excursion boats. This itinerary enables
US % profit BY the great current flowing
toward the north.
II we study the course Of the Fran dur
gng Two years and nias months VIE md the
vesseI trave3esf si9 niles year. IL VIE be
cur faGlt II we cannot heat the time 81
tha Fran. Rsnges4sfser also that Peary' $
expedition started with provisions for ~
days oGly and had counter current OF
two miles = day. Notwithstanding these
Disadvantages he attained ~ degrees north
after having made J. go miles. or more
than Is miles day.
BY the r0ats Of Smiths straits II is i'm
possible 10 reach the pole. On account NJ
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II We draw lire straight from Bering
straits 10 thu north OF Greenland we d.
vide the polar basin into TWO parts The
western portion forms an immense block
CT ice on the American side. which forms
an insUpera5ls barrier ~ reaching the
pole. The eastern half, on the contrary.
IS formed OF ice which is born on the ST.
herian side AID in the Boring straits. This
advances. driven by the winds. which. as
] have previously said. blow in one direc-
ton. But. as this ice becomes old AMI
near the pole II Is augmented in volume
and forms obstacles difhcuit to overcome.
as was thoroughly demonstrated by the
voyage Of DR.. Nansen- When NanSen left
his ship 10 travel north TO ~ degrees 3
minutes Of latitude, he found the hum
riocks q and 81 feet high. piled on the
solid ice 1t i then reasonable 10 suppose
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i.saFo has hser vt.5erd nv i.s.zh-S-ssts.
smf ~ abs Jaek>aa-&i .fssssu -.ta rxes.
ast5ae
TIE #rst atssHcrl tfs aratr fht r.
~ of Es-rs =srsss wzs tres ar --.z
s. f-.s fhe ss-t wss yae esq Fortunate AK
tzilt5sa ~ sae Je8esest.
'@ptaia nsrsses's Htr.t Project.
Il ISL ;ise Jsannetie was crushed b. te>
resth - tae arcAtras sra - n ~ ss
afSeF = @esaF ~ tua sNA~s ia tfeesae te.
ieN ~,eSn q Sh Esle yrafs .-.e
sec tfsfsEe8 Atas wae taa-eeress
~ se NeAr 3assrvhaaa ia fNa .e
ad = tae eastlsp easaxa sNstese -
- N-As@-a.-2a1 = csrtssa thas ITS aeat-
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We wiN pass the winter az Peterman
! nd and "a TIE FIRST favorable moment
probably !n tae midd.c - FehyGer~ r thr
D. gizualuE of March. We viii start with
sBcUEh doEs and reindeer 90 carry oar
provisions. {u order utt 20 De- Obliged 20
return. The reindeer have the great at
vantage of heag fsas~ hI- 81 c4ae Fs.ou
iu5o fo35 for anen and aaEs
II follow ta5s itinerary TIE expedition
wI} De- ecwu9st3 of d cssief q WecluSfr4l
surveyor. a physician. six chosen IN au. and
f.sua eaEa for the dogs ard reindeer
We wcul8 eadeaKoF so Gnlaw Ger route
to gre Ha!e ~ uE krr our fH niles i'm
about Ha days W. would return av "a
raute whteh would a.iew us SO reach sol.x-
bergen which IS e@ n1siss from she pole
We would than have A fAvcrsNle current
81 two ru-les paF DAY. and am ~ tha
opinion fks1 this voyage could 81 made Ia
fsar1 isa 90 80 DAYS. We oilla retrh :he
ua1lzh lalan3 fra-n wnls-~e Andre start
20 in Eis balloon. ia the autuma We
wog}8 tn1 on ths isiant q depot x pro-
Visitors vhz-n bad bs~n carried there la
advance 5n xsew ~ car return at tasz
ttyos We shEa8 pass the Winter her=.
Cor sas eErursisu boats cnly cas- there ~
la1< intervals aE3 i0 tHe warm SEASON.
Ire 2dE1ntas~ wilma tHls itinerary pms
saFess - thst i WCuid prEuit us to exp. -r.
E'et -rFGaa Ia1a = wAsrh o gi r.uae MS
bad hy tss axH3ofsr PAYERS EEo at aru-a. n
DISCOVERIES Fraaz 1osef EHna We n.a.stl
oe.ah-e @sa - explore she ISLES nQr,a q
thla agcAtrts ea
The grs1 Itinerary fsve outlined ,~
r~esarao BE froaa t1e gcrt ot vsew q
ssae-s-r& IS .a r1a rs eNs rNe
chief en3 Is q faash see rorsh ra
nv adopting s3fner of taese rEo ftaru 7
- Absolutely certain ~ ths SUCCESS = rs3y
GseeltAoa. J Z. DEGSlER
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TEBEc. Maria fz-Sgt since
meu laid The first gruesonze
foundation Of TIE pathway u
Eust human lives that dads
towards the ynF.aen@d north
pole hAs a gsoposstl0a to over
surns the apparently Insaf-
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02
MEN IN MEETING
Continued From Page One.

more wholesale houses OF much "p-
position to them a. they could sell
goods Just at as cheap Il figure. and filed
their orders and delivered the goods
more promptly than the Philadelohia ~
Baltimore people
W. d. Mulin made a few remarks on
this subject, which fully agreed with
those OF Mr. Harveys.
There seemed to be Il difference in
opinion as.to the reiunding OF railroad
tarcs and ten per cent. reduction spoken
of by Mr. Hollis.
John I.anlborn, OF the firm of kennard
& Company, stated that they did not
favor any such idea. believing the people
would look upon it as donation instead
OF the way it was intended: further he
believed after the people visited the
different stores in Wilmington and saw
what inducements We're offered them in
the way Of compete lines OF stock and
reasonable prices they would tie i'm
pressed sufficiently to return.
Mr.. Mcgary stated that he understood
this arrangement to be purely personal,
every merchant using his own judge
ment on this subject This was perfectly
satisfactory to all and was left IN that
way.
Mayor McIear made some very appro-
pirate remarks on the subject. lie said
in part that some arrangements should
be made to entertain the people. Tie
then moved that the gentlemen present
cordially endorse the project OF the
cheap excursi ons from the surrounding
points and that the business men would
give the committee their moral and
financial support to make such move
ment a success.
After a few remarks made by David
Lemon, in which he went back hun.
bred years and was making brave effort
to get up to the present time with the
assistance OF several large sheets OF close
" written documents which he seemed
to prize very highly. He soon became
tiresome, and thanks to Mr.. Megary,
who kindly brought Mr.. Lemon to point
of order, the meeting continued in Il e
very harmonious manner which had
characterised the proceedings.
The Board Of Trade presented the fol-
lowing:
We, the undersigned, hereby agrse to
pay the amount opposite our respective
names, being subscribed to the mer-
chants fund, for the purpose Of aiding
the Board of Trade Committee in ad-
vanciug the interests Of Wilmington
merchants and Manufacturers, in in
ducing people to visit our city and in
spcct our factories fpr furnishing and
supporting their wants more advun-
tageou>I y han Philadelphia merchants.
Thi, object to be accomplished as the
following comhIlttcc think best: George
II. Hollis, William NJ. kcnnard, A. J.
Hart, James Megary, VI. Taylor ,n",
;, Mullen, Jr, lloI-toin Harvey, treas
nrcr >everul names were subscribed
and 500 raised. The universal opinion
OF all the gentlemen present was that the
Board ri 1'rlGc Committee were making
valuable strides towards frurfting the
city and that he cheap rNrurSlun- and
"NllNnUon Day were now assured,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02
SPECIAL.
PatroniZe Home Enterprise
Shall Everything
Go to PhiIa=
delpl1ia =?
TO THE PUBLIC

~, 80. ! r., 80, ,,,, :,
:; +, n1pEc"rOpI, ~,,d
''~'' e -, 49, 17,,,r,:l,,>t,n
o. ''e N''E 30, q N','h',,%'9H
I t, 1902 l ''e pU POO! WI" O'
"'>l."cN\e'N a " }iiHlllGloh
We. X NC 'o'op'1nH' c"'l-
N'S,'''@' printing, bHn"lH@
ana arrangement VIII he
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02
Commerce and Finance

The grain markets were very quiet
but showed no important change. Fluc.
t .ations in Wheat were within narrow
units, and values at the close on call
showed little change from Yesterday
final figures. Corn was IA trifle firmer,
with "A fair inquiry for export, Oats
ruled firm under moderate offerings, but
there was not much doing Demand tor
Flour wa- light, bat prices were firmly
held. No. and choice Hay sold fairly
at steady prices, but medium and low
grades were plentiful and dull. Straw
was inactive and weak, with free offer
lngs Feed was in small supply, and
firm, with fair demand for choice
stock. Provisions were firm, with "A
fair jobbng trade. Refined Sugars were
unchanged and dull Cotton was quiet
and steady.
Grain Movement.
Receipts at Philadelphia:-Wheat. 81,
243; Corn, 1875, III; Oats, Is.4l2. Balti-
more:-W Wheat, 1917; Corn, l+6 7Os;
Oats, 27,3O6. Shipments from phia-
de lphia: Wheat, 5O4; Corn, 295, 4O2;
Oats, 1891. Wheat, 36,0Ol +;
Corn, 81, 1876.
Butter and Eggs.
The following are the official whole.
sale prices recorded today at the Phila
dephia Butter and Egg Board
Solid Packed Butter.
Separator Creamery, extra ...........2l
Creamery, tirsts........ ............."."2O
do seconds. lisa 10
Imitation Creamery, extra.
do seconds. .l3M Il
ladle-packed, tra....................l5
do tilsts. Observation-Disclosures. ~
do seconds. .........................l2
Print Butter.
Creamery, extra............
do firsts ......................... ..2Ofa u
do seconds ......................"lS
Eggs.
Pennsylvania and near by............I4!
Western, strictly fresh............."l4!
Southern, fresh. ......................l4
Butter, firm; Eggs, quiet.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02

THOSE counterfeit 500 bills now are
as scarce as their makers, but as the lat
ter have not been captured a second edl-
ton may be looked for.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02

Ir S,atll. and Tacoma do not get rich
this year it will not be the fault OF the
Klondike pilgrims-nor their own,
either.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02

WILLIAM MCKINLEY is taking plenty
of care Mt to cause premature eS'
ptosion by pressing the wrong button.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02

MAYOR MASTER has just discovered
that the Legislature brewed peck Of
trouble for him when it passed the bill
to redistrict Baltimore.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02

Minor colleges will now achieve a
Temporary fame by substituting Spanish
flags for calculus in their bonfire socials
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02

GENERAL LEW WALLACE might com
promise with the fellow who wants tt
fight him by agreeing to a French duel
bean shooters and a cup Of cafe NOR.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02
Long Distance Telephone 1867.
Delnaryia Telephone 1Sl.
Wednesday, March 2, 1898.
Go ID Morning.

THE sausage vat tragedy III Chicago
has moved up just in time t" give place
to a hat-pin murder.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02
AGLNl is NEkD No ,!rINsE

'"ehy-NlH "'eping decisions affecting
AHcu~. AurtiENetrs ropvo.s.rs IN,
ii';,I nf''ln'ne's' P"tenees, leddlers. So
'','','S i lotnGr"phcr, and all Others cx-
t ,nn from local taxation sent anywhere
r"u u irn'c, Actress law department,
lHE SuN, h"ndolph Building, station G.
ihli"delphla, L :. A. one If these De-,
e s,,, appears in THE Sun, every month
Subscription price twent, five cents n YEAR.
male copy, three cents; none free
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02
No lax On ig2DtS ' ':". e, "' ;ss

','"l states ruireuIe Cont, and
"'ue' lt. 'nnei'' jmlst., and have
der'ded that all rtlte, count, and Town
laws or regulations eNartng fee, from
"He'''S' '"h'nN'"I>. distributors, and drum.
hIe'a are uncuAs .IlutIpnul.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02

SAN JuNE> will continue to wreStle
Satan at tt old stand rather than pull
off t,uberuatorial mill with Georgia
politicians, This is tough on tn" pol
ticans.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-02

Entered at the Wilmington Post Office As second
Glass Matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-29
CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS DENOUNCED.

AXET. Gr'sTAFsoN DELIVERS \ LECTURE BEFORE
THE SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB.
Christian Scientists and their asserted power 70
heal bodily Ills severely denounced In lect.
ure given by Axe Gustafson before the Social
Science Club at a meeting held at NO 81 East
Fourth-st. last evening. While IL was true. the
lecturer pointed out. that Christian Science In its
early existence. when It was simply health study
and health science. based on denial OF disease OF
body or mind had quesionaby been productive
OF good yet the systematic development OF the
movement had little by little become so encum-
bered and poisoned with psrasitical weeds. half
truths speclOIs reasonings and contradictions tnst
there was little worth preserving in christian
Science to-day. 1t had made many radical depart
lrrs from the first bases. in religion philosophy
and science until now. Mr.. Gustafson said the en-
tire system was "honeycombed with puerile as
sumptions and claims chiefly sustained by mysti-
ncation. equlvocation. sophistry and blun
Proceeding review critically Carol Norton's de-
fence OF Christian Science. the lecturer asserted
that although Mr. Norton's reply was the only ON
ciaI one which the Christian Scientists had made
10 the structures made on their movement, II pre-
scented no evidence and was made up almost en-
tirely OF cure testimonials hagging at critics ana
alternately patronizing beratng the medical
profession The lecturer dwelt also upon the Chris
tan Science creed. condemning as ridiculous and
material universe. 1.-THE Norton manifesto" added
Mr. Gustafson. claims further that Cnristian
Science possesses exact VI pH!s.
icai or mental laws through which Jesus Christ
Operated In view of the fact that Christian
Scientists acknowledge Jesus as the Son OF God.
could they possibly advance more brazen claim
than this? IL they understand exactly how Christ
could walk upon the water. feed five thousand men
with five loaves and two fishes, raise the dead.
reslIrrect Himself and ascend to heaven, why do
they not demonstrate this knowledge by feats like
those? They would then quickly silence all OBJ
position"
The idea prevailed before the meeting that some
believers in Christian Science would be present anS
would resent Mr.. Gustafsons criticisms, but, as w
happened. the meeting was In accord With him.
Among the speakers who followed the lecturer WA
Mrs A. l.. Beach. who characterized Mrs. Mary
Eddy as 1.-THE queen OF humbugs' and as one who
claimed to have a corner on God Almighty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-29
CEN. GREENE BONORABLY DISCHAhdnD'
u,s RESIGNATION ACCEPTED BY THE PRDSipf'Nr
TO TAKE EFFECT FEBRUARY IS

u,s RESIGNATION ACCEPTED BY THE PREslphNr
TO TAXI, EFFECT FEBRUARY IS
Washington. Dec 2S OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
rrarc,. " Greene United States Volunteers was
,ormaIy discharged from the service IN oroerS Is
a todav 10 take effect February e. the custo-
-, ,wo months leave being granted TO MIN from
60 date OF the acceptance Of his resignation oy 'he
r,aar. While on leave, however ueheia
creare u,li visit washington. when MS presence Is
astod nv the authorities for consultation MS woe
axnsr,ence in the Philippines. as well as IN Cuoa'
naer,nr his advice invaluable. In the estimauoh
., the war Department. regarding ana'rs IN 'noSo
islands 49, 49,. o,one,cv NJ
Genera, Creene's rapid rise from the coioheicy VI
.ha lie, New-York Volunteer Infantry to the high-
.s. rank IN the Army Is said TO be without parai~
e, ,ha history OF the war with Spain. especially az
h,s nromot,ons rested wholly on meritorious SER
WHITE IN Washington to-day, after visiting IN! me
prasiden, and consulting with Secretary hise., Gso
anarsi declared that he had been coInpeneu ~ ea
IT, noe,,ively the honor OF an appointiient,
c,a,e S,nerintendent of Public WORKS tei , ,ru
t ~, overnor- Roosevelt. and that ne VIOLIN
INN pS ~ nrivate life continuing in the occupation
~ nrrsued before the war began GeneraI 1Ieeno
~ haen ~ exceptional service 10 the uovei ,
nds oe na or the first officers OF rank 10 taKe pat
" W. camnagn in the Philippines ana thsii oos
~, Us, ettectiye work Havana after the ueatm ~
raone, Waring in reforming the sanitary conui
ton Commission effecting the change OF propoy
interests The President onered MN 'ne md
chin on Havana which he declined IN "e"e'"' N'N
lows favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-29
LUNCHEON FOR THE BANK CLERKS.

A raid was made on the Lincoln National! Bank
AT I o'clock last Saturday afternoon An army OF
walters headed by the superintendent OF the Muir
ray Hill Hotel suddenly appeared at the bank. and
the raid was promptly met by the forty-fve clerks.
II has been the custom OF David 8. Hammond.
proprietor OF the Murray Hill Hotel. every year
the day before Christmas to give the clerks OF the
bank a fine feed. Last Saturdays affair seemed
10 siirpass those Of previous years. An elaborate
luncheon was served. brief addresses were made by
Thomas l.. James president OF the Lincoln Ma
tlonai Bank; Alexander s. Webb. jr.. Charles FL
lott Warren and John T: Williams All the OFF,
GERS OF the bank enjoyed the fun which lasted
for several hours on Saturday the forty-hve
clerks OF the banks will be treated to another fine
luncheon by the proprietor OF the Plaza Hotel.
who like Mr.. Hammond has remembered the
clerks for a number OF years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-29
CHESTS AT AN ANNUAL DINER.

The executive oficerS OF the Slegel-Cooper Com
pany gave a dinner at Sherrys last evening for the
heads Of the various departments In the store. for
several newspaper men and few Invited guests
and business associates. Covers were laid for sixty
Ave One Of the most interesting features OF the
dinner was the menu cards. wherein the pecwari-
ties OF the guests touched upon wittly and In
many instances extremely opposite Interpretations
from famous ajthors were made regarding their
pecularitIes or professions. Among those present
were Henry Siegel. G. ". Hogan John r. Butler.
p. A. Come NJ. ". Curry. VI. l.. Kesner. w. L. Il.
johnson. l.. J. Lauman, +. c. Swan. r. O. Hogan.
Louis Strauss. Colonel Starr. 3. c. Bachmsn. A.
Goldman. A. f. Eckle. +. J. O'Harrow, T. H. Nc
Innerney NJ Roman. 8 NJ. siegel. l. Ostergren.
f. J. Farmer Il. H. Sinks j. A. Holt. f. +. Haynes
l.. Underndorfer. w. II. Cooper, J. T. Hagan, F.
Hersh. F. A. Archambaut +. A. Lawson, DR.. f. +.
Hayes DR.. l.. Eichberg. +. Stein q. A. Hoffmeyer.
r. H. Gibbons. G. Wolf. J. W. overheld John Giea :
son. W. r. Rose. Gibson Putzel, F. H. Cooper J..
Keim. Abraham Siegel: Moses Siegel. James Bren-
nan Gerson Segel. J. r. Greenhut, b. J. Greenhut.
John G. Shafer. c. VI. Palmer. Don G. Seitz. Jerome
SiegeI. Walter G: keech. Edward Segmund, Her
man Rider II. II. Nelson. Edward p. Call. X. E. A.
Dorr. r. r. r. Huntsman. Jacob Cohn and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-29
AMERICAN FRUIT IN GERMANY.

REGULATIONS MADE MORE RIGID-FEAR OF THE
SAN JOSE SCALE ALMOST GRoUNDIEsS.
Washington. Dec. 2s-Consul- General Mason
writes to the State Department from Frankfort on
the rigorous inspection of American dried fruits
brought to Germany. despite the fact that the
San Jose scale has not been detected In many
kinds OF American fruits and IL entirely inert and
harmless In such fruits as 1t infested. He says
the regula tons have been extended so as to In
clude all kinds Of fruits, dried and fresh. 1t Is
conceded that the scale is deposited only on the
outside Of fruit, that pared fruit must be free
from all danger But the German officials Will take
nothing for granted. and before admitting even
dried fruit they require the opening or 10 per cent
Of all the boxes to show that the contents consist
Of peeled fruit. These requirements are 20 severe
on the trade that the big steamship lines landing
at Antwerp and Rotterdam have refused to carry
American dried fruits This in turn. has raised the
cost of freight the American fruit. 1t Is obliged
TO take bout routes reaching the interior by
rail with inspections at the frontier stations or
Venlo and Herbesthal The extra freight and the
heavy cost OF inspection, the latter being about
five cents a package. make serious restriction
on the American trade. Mr.. Mason says that pub
lie opinion In Germany upholds the Government In
the restrictions American trees and cuttings. az
the pest may be easily carried In these articles
but he says that 1t IL not so clear why there
should be any restrictions dried fruits.