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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
NASHUA.

Earned runs-BlngOr, ,. TWO-basc Nus
Hayward, Hanscum. Thrce-basc hits
j. Kelly, Spuoncr. Stolen bascs-Joncs. 2.
J. Kelly. ". Kelly. Bridgham. >: Coyrncy.
. Double pIays-BridEhdm Spooncr.
Hayward. brigham. First base on balls
by Willis. Cov"uey. ); Udnscomb, >,
Page, BOYLE. CoIiopy; by Moore. I5ridg-
ham. Willis. 2 Spoonvr. Jupe. mt by
pitched bali-I5y Willis. FBhey. Struck
uut-B by Willis. kcarney. =, Boyle, Z,
Moor: by Moore. Jones. W; Kelly, Mel
son. Willis. J. Kelly. Passed baiis-Paec.
Time. l.J5. mpirc. Ltzotte. Attendance.
80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
National League Standing.
Other Games.

At Buffalo-Bufralo. 5: Wore ostcr S.
At Toronto-TorontO. l. Providence. t.
At ACCOMPLISHMENTS. 6: Montreal. ).
At Meriden-Mcridcn II: New London. s.
:. AT New Havcn-Ncw Haven. 4: De-
by, 1.
At Observation-Disclosures. 10: Hart
ford. T.
At Syracuse-SyracUse University, S.:
University Of Michigan. 4.
At Bristol-The Bristol Norwich game
was postponed; wet grounds
At Watcrbury-rhe Bridgeport Water
Dury game was postponed; wet grounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
Drowned Brunswick Boys Body Found.

Brunswick. Me-. May 2o.-Thc body OF
Alfred Painchaud. Jr., of Brunswick, the
6-year-oid son of Alfred Painola,,d. who
was crowned about week ago short
distance above t..e CabOt's Go g dem " 10
Iound. this noon at tho Interyalc, lust
above the place where John +. Weber
ir., was recently drowned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Runs-Campbell. Greene; Edwards. Sa"-
rifice hits-Manter. Greene. >, Grover
Woodman. Stolen bascS-Stcwart .. Was
Libby: Grover Bases on balls-By Ill-
vey. Thomas, Longfcllow: BY Grover
Wass ,. Hit by pitched bali-Camphell ,
Struck out-lSv Havey. Edwards. Grover
f. Gordon L. Thomas. Hegarty 5. G. Cor
don ,. Longfclow, Maxwell: by Grover
Smith. Manter ,. Baisdcll >. Campbell
Libby 2 Colcord. Passed balis--By Libby
]: by Thomas. > Cmpircs, Peacock and
Towne. Time. 1hr. 3om.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Senator J. V. Quarles of Wisconsin, has
been visiting the Indian Territory and
comes back with his ideas of that region
G cs, T.S ~ rs ma was not
In such an advanced agricultural condi-
ton. In common with most members of
Congress I had an idea that Indian Ter
ritory was 4 wild cactus country, fit res
idence only for those who refuse to cujti
vate the arts of civilization That cOur-
try has the markings of a very rich tate >.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
so. 900 mAcHIMIsTs
CONTINUED from page ~

only 1884 actual strikers, with 1900 ad-
ditional men promised an answer 10
their demand by Wednesday. From
review OF the first day 1t Is EVIDENT
that what little trouble showed itse'i
will be smoothcd over in u day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

. Dayton. Ohio. May 30.-About 500 union
nachinists struck hero. today. They rep
resent about half of the union machinists
employed in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
burg az Bosfnn. Chicago at Brook yr. Gin
cinatti at New York, 81. Louis al Piia.
| dciphia - 49,
AMERICAN LEAGI-E

puII ~ boSl"iI, 'DirJgD at RrOGE WI. Gin
cinatti at New York. 81. Louis al Piaia-
delpha.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Tuesday. Wcdncaday. Thursd1y. Friday
-BostOn at Detroit. Washington at Cieve.
land. Athletic at Chicago, Baltimore al
Milwaukee.
STANDARDIZATION at Cleveland wash
ihgfon az De'roii; baltimore at Allwau-
kee. Athletic at Chicago.
Sunday Washington at Detroit. Balti-
more AT Chicago. Athletic at MILWAUKEE,.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
Monday and Tuesdav-HaverhiIl at Au-
gusta. Nashua at Bangor. Lowell ~
Portland Manchester at Lew ston
Wednesday and Thuryday-N Nashua AT
Augusta. Jiavcrhii at Bangor. Lowell AT
Lewiston. Manchester at Portland.
Friday-LowciI at Augusta. Manchester
al Bangor. iaycrhiil at Lewiston, Ma III
VA al Portland.
Saturday-I.owcli at Augusta. ManciIcs
ter at Bangor. Havcrhill at Lewis Oh.
Nashua at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
cAaNEGIE's $4,000. 900 Gift.
Is for MY Scottish Fellow Country men, ard
no Foreigners.

London. May @0.-Andrcw Carnegie has
given slo.ra.'s0 To establish fire. education
in tho Scotch Universities of Edinburgh
Glasgow. Aberdeen and St. Andrews. He
stipulatcs that the bcneiiciariCs he mis-
Scottish fellow countrymcn' only-no
English. Irish. colonials or foreigner
The fund will apply To medical as well as
to commercial education and will he plac-
cd in the hands of trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

New York. MAY x.
Ja no.'o U.s. July jury. Isl: august; 1i% III:
fember. 10; October, '.G; o". Febfuary.
December, 100; January, ~
7.02 81. Middling UP
Spot cotton closed dulIiis sales, liza :
lands, s 1-16; do. Gulf, 9''o'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Cleveland. Ohio. May Cup to noon.
today. II local concerns had granted the
demands of the men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
Little Boy Drowned at Rockland.

Rockland. Me-. May 2o.-Charlcs
Lewman w. Hutchins, was drowned,
today. by falling from a dock. The
body was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

New York. Nav cN.-Ahout 10 mnchIn-
isis enplrycd III INC Warrington Nv
draulic Pump Co. In BROOKLYN went ~
strike but returned Ia WORK on prn,'isa
by the superintendent 70 supni' thclr re
quests TO the board OF directors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
New England League Standing.
American League.
AT WASHINGTON.

Al W AsohlNt loN
Washington % o y "-t-lt-l
Philadelphia ~ . 0 Q 0 ! t-i- as
Batterics-I.ec and Grady and Clark:
Frazer and Murphy. Attendance, Si1o.
At CLEN t.LA.>D.
Cleveland 20 O. l-l0-5
Detroit ........0 0 0 S-l5-l2l
Batterics-Ilart and Wood; F'risk and
Buelow. Attendance. il1o.
At Bos,on-Thc Boston Baltimore game
was rostponcd rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
Eastman Trial Expense. $4,000.

Bo-ton, May 20.-The expense of the
trial of Charles +. Eastman. the Har-
ward instructor. en- the charge of muir
der recently, will be about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
In Other Place..

San Francisco. May 21.-Thc en-
ploycs of the Union Iron Works. this
afternoon. joined the ranks of the
strikers and ii is now estimated that
$500 men have left their work benches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Louisville. Ky. May 9.-Lcsa than go
machinists struck here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Auburn. N. Y. Nav 2o-Thcrc Is no SIG
of a strike of machinists here. mcintosh
Seymour Il Co, engine manufacturers. ac
coded to the demands Of the mon. In IN,
Other shops a.! the men are at work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Grand Rapids Mich. Nav % Five hun
drcd men. machinisis. helpers and APP
prcntiCcs, went out. today. to enforce the
demand of the machinists Tor a hour
day. Only two small shops have yielded
to the unions demands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
American League Standing.
National League.
AT PHILADELPHIA

Chicago ........1 o 0 o o. 6-5
Philadelphia 20 l N-d-6-2
Battcries-W and King; White
and Jacklitscn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
The Weeks Schedules.
NATIONAL. I.EAGTE

Monday. TUESDAY and Wednestlay-C'in
c;natti ut Boston. st. Louis at BROOKLYN
adelphia. ~ M
Thursday. Friday and Saturday--pitts-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Oswego y. Y. MAY 2o.-fifty machin-
lists employed at the Oswcgo Machine
Works struck. today. the firm having re
fused to grant 3-hour day. Tho men at
kingsford'S Machine Works made Il sim
liar request. Friday. and were locked out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
Chicago Markets.

Chicago. MAY ~
Corn and oats ruled strong, today, eaea
closing Ssn y higher for july delivery; ~, ~;
wheat lost its early advance and cios ssi
unchanged. Provisions closed 5dii. to lvc
up. t,,,ors.
The leading futures closed as follows
ENT-May. 7Sl4a3s: July. i2h.
CORN-May. 4S; July. AIS: Sept. fss.
OATS-May. S0i9; July, -o'ss's' Sep''
PoRk-May. 1i.So: July. 1i.9ei5' Sept
IARD-May. S.a5: July. SHY: Sept ~
RIBS-Mav, SIS: July. $50; Sept. i.S
CASH FLOUR-Steady. -o,.. "a
WHEAT-No. 3 spring, 6sa'oa' ~
CORN-No. ., Az: No. 2 yellow AZ; su.
OATS-No 2 3osT30l4: No. white W
a.: No 3 white 2?i4I31A-
RYE-No. ,, 5ii2.
EARLEY-Good feeding. 5oa5o.
MALTING-Fair to choice. DO. - ~
FLAXSEED-No. /. 1O; NO. ~ W.
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime. 355;
MESS PORE-Per Dbl, 4SfuifS' m
LARD. 50n7. 62t2.
SHORT RIBS SiDES-Suas,-n
SUOIrLDERS-Drv sailed, ~NTs,.
SHORT CLEAR SIDES-S.lzt:,nl,es,r,e ,,s
Flour .. 5000 -GSso
w neat .-.--..---....-'-'- .oa,n a9t ~
Corn Observation-Disclosures. to4' ~ $500
oats Observation-Disclosures. S".'", Noa
Rye ....--.--.....--...-' 100 500
BUTTER-Firm; creameries.
'' T. ! 9T1ols.
EGGS-Steady, 1l9A. :. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

New Brunswick, y. j. May 2p.-Forty
men employed in the Walden Machine
shops here went on strike, today, on or
dcrs from their union. None of the other
shops i'll New Brunswick are affected, the
mon not being organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Portland. Me. May 20.-Inauiry at The
offices Of the Portland machine shops and
construction companies. today. developed
the fact that no strike had been served
by local workmen and it was not thought
that the general strike would in any way
affect this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Chicago. May ga total of lG6 ma
chinists went on strike. today. IN this
city. or this number A. were granted
their demands and returned to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

today. granted the demands of the ma
chinists and their employees arc ~ Wotk'
Five hlndred and fifty nach' "lsts en-
ploycd Ill Ot..cr shops arc out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Philadelphia. May Gothic 200 ma
chinists employed by the Pennsylvania
Iron Works went on strike at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
At Boston-Thc Boston, Cincinatti game

was postponed: rain.
At Erooklyn--Thc Brooklyn-St. Loui I:
game was postponed; wet grounds.
At New ork-The New YorkPittShurg
game was postponed: wet grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Elmlra. -. y. Nav ea-All OF the ma
chinists ard boiler makers employed ~
the Iackawanna Railroad shops here
struck. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Minneapolis. MAY 20.-Machinists to the
number Of 80 refused to resume work
here today Six small shops signed tho
agreement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

London. May 21.-According to the edu-
cational authorities the administration o
Mr. CarneCie's gift presents c1nsijcrab'
difficulties. and for this reason the Sc,tcA
papers for the present are IA Their lODf>jnt;
the gift horse in the mouth. while tn"
English press is inclined to cavil at the
method of Mr.. CaTncgic's munificcnce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Little Falls. y. r., May 2o.-Forty ma
chinists in this city struck. this morning,
in response to orders from the 1nterna-
tional MaChinists Mon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

St Louis. May 2n.-With the exception
of between 30 Az. 100 mouidcrs' hcipcr-
who refused to 90 to work today, there
is no sign OF General strike among the
metal workers of St. Louis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
New York Money MARKET.

Money on call firm All per cent =.
loan pA. ''' iast
Prime mercantile Paper M der co,.
Sterling exchange firm at Issi.s,il =.
drnan nd and at 4Si%. for 60 DAYS i'f
Posted rates 49, and 4S9.
Commercial bills 3.S5itYi4
silver nominal GU. Z
Bar silver 53A.
Mexican dollars 40.
Government bonds steady.
railroad bonds irregular VI
cited States new is, reg. ~ $40
10 coup ~.
Tc cn1rn ." ''.'''--''''-.'..-...... 49,,
~ COUP Observation-Disclosures. JtSt-
Denver q Rio Grandc lists 's
uleso,ri lTs,aas T.. re-. an
Kansas Pacific consols ..... ~
Oregon & Nav. lists ................. ma,
NM ic 5i ~ is's -.-.-.-......... llys
Union Pacific lists ...............
Eek. int. .+bid llaskad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Rochester. y. T.. May 20.-Two hundred
and sixty machinis:s went out on strike,
today \ strike of coo street and buldint;
laborerS began. today. for an increase in
wages and recognition of the union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Seneca Falls. n. Y. May a1.-All the
iron working Industries here closed, ;ocaN.
on account of the strike of the mach!niSi <
and allied metal workers. One thousand
men are out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21
now to ten r.. oen.,r.

The signature Of II. w. Grove appeafs
r. r. very hc~ Of the genuine LaxatiJ 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Cleveland Ohio. May 2o.-About 1929
machinists employed in this city are on
strike. Probably 1000 members Of the
union continued at work. their cmpioy crs
having granted the demands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Trenton. n. j.. May 2o.-Thc machinist1
of this city. with the exception of thnSr
employed in four places, went Oh strike.
this morning. Is, mon being out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

WATERFOWL. n. Y. May n.-Thrcc hun
drcd machinists are on strike here. Sev I
eral hundred nouiders have been laid OFF
on account of the strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Binshampton. n. Y. May 2o.-Less than
% machir,srs are on strike here and only
one of the smaller shops has granted tho
demands for 9-hour day with 10 hours
nar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Detroit Nav 20-Seventeen local ma
chine shops employing Total Of $50 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Westfeld, Mass. May 20-About 3S ma
chinists and metal workers employed in
the Lozervile plant of the American si-
cycle Co. struck this morning. and were
la ter paid off at the office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

New York. MAY 9a-Thc members cf the
Car Workers Union emp oyci by "a" Del -.
at Hobokcn. 10 the Number of 10. went
on strike. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-21

Indianapolis. Ind. May 20.-.About 20
machinists struck here, today. In the
railway machine shops and the engine
works the firms either have granted the
unions demands or made agreements
with the men pending negotiations.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
JAPAN'S IMPREGNABILITY.
Bold Crags and Bluffs of the Sea-
coast Are Protected by the
Most Modern Guns.

The coast of japan, Notwithstanding
its long shore line and numerous har-
bors, offers scant allurement to an in
vading army. There is very little
beach; the bold crags and bluffs over
looking every spot where a modern
war vessel can ride at anchor are pro-
tected by strong Notifications de-
Tended by the most modern guns.
Yeddo bay, the most feasible blight
for invading purposes, needs careful
navigation, even by steamers of mod
crate draught. When torpedoes are
planted it is simply impregnable, says
a writer in Golfers Weekly. When the
war with China broke out a small
steamer was selected to pilot merchant
steamers up and down the bay. 1 re-
member perfectly the unexpected
curves made by this steamer, showing
plainly the countless dangers beset-
ting a hostile fleet, regardless of the
care that may be used in feeling it's
way. No invading army could posi-
bly, land; and even if it succeeded in
doing SO, the rice fields, readily SUBJ
merged as they are, would aid materi-
ally in thwarting the advance and in
isolating the enemy. A successful in
vasion of Japan is simply impossible.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
7-12 9-13
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Duluth MINI.
July 2. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress
OF June 8, 1878, entitled 'An act for the
sale OF timber lands in the States of Cali
Eornia, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the puolic
land States by act of August 4, 1892
Anna .. Moran. of Duluth county of st
Louis State of Minnesota. has this day fled
In this office her sworn statement No. 1894.
for the purchase of the VIZ of NEA and Lot
2 of Section So in Township 65 N. Range II
West.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its tim
Der and stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and to establish her claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver
of this office at Duluth. Minnesota on
Friday. the 10Th day of Sept. 1901.
She names as witnesses: Edwin S. Ferris.
Wesley McCauley. Albert B. King. all of
Duluth. Mimi. and Syend Oleson. of Win
ton. Mimi.
Any an5iall persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested TO file
their claims in this office on or before said
Goth day of Sept. 1901.
VIM. e. CUUKIN, Register.
n
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
NIAGARA FALLS POWER.
tended in Future Opera
tiOns

A glance at the past development
of the Niagara Falls Power company
indicates the lines along which it is
likely to grow in the future, says
Casters Magazine. AS the manufac-
turing arts advance, the element of
power becomes more and more i'm
portant, and cheap power, therefore,
more demanded. Electro-chemistry is
new art and one which has great
possibilities ahead of it. The high
temperatures obtainable in electric
furnaces have opened up new field
to chemical synthesis, and it is likely
that many as yet undiscovered proc
esses, which will require large
amounts of electrical power for their
operation, will be brought to light.
The supply of power for electro
chemical purposes is especially de-
sirable in water-power plant, where
large investment is necessary, for the
power used by these processes is
practically constant for "A hours of
the day, thus tending to reduce load
'tpeaks" on the total station output.
The economical distance to which
power can be transmitted extends
every year as the general demand for
power increases and methods of
handling high voltages improve, and
the electric equipment of steam rail-
way systems, witch is certain to
come in time, will open up further
field for the long-distance transmits
sion of large amounts of power from
a central plant.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
Bricks from Coke Ashes.

A European scientific journal re-
ports that the coke ashes of gas
works are now manufactured into
bricks resembling pressed brick, but
considerably harder than the latter.
Heretofore these ashes were looked
upon as absolute waste, and were
often piled up on land which might
have been profitably cultivated, so
that the innovation is doubly profit
able. The manufacture of coke ash
brick is a very simple one. The
ashes are carefully reduced to a fine
powder, mixed with one-tenth part of
slaked lime, and, after the addition
of water. kneaded until the mass
forms stiff paste, Then it is treated
like ordinary clay and formed into
bricks by the use of suitable presses.
The bricks are then stacked, protect
ed from rain and dried in the air. No
artificial heat is required. The air.
dried bricks are very hard and make
excellent building material
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
QUEER WAX CROP.
Insects in China That Produce a Val.
liable Commodity I'm a Curl
Gus Manner.

The white wax crop exported from
China is made by the curious method
of using minute insects in its produc.
ton. These insects are found in
brown, pea-shaped excrescences or
gals attached to an evergreen tree
called the ''insect tree" The gals are
gathered in May and carried in head
long fight to the market towns by
bearers, who travel at night, so that
the heat may not force the insects to
emerge during the journey, says Lon
don exchange.
They are then placed in a "wax
tree" which is a stump varying from
three to twelve feet in height, with
numerous branches rising from the
top, similar to the pollard willow.
The wax insects are made into small
packets of 20 or 80 gals, which are in
closed in leaf of the wood oil tree,
fastened together with rice straw.
These packets are suspended close to
the branches under which they hang.
On emerging from the gals the insects
creep rapidly up the branches, to
which they attache themselves, and
begin forming a wax that in about
three months attains thickness of al
most a quarter of an inch.
The branches are then cut off, and
after removing as much of the wax as
possible by hand they are put in a ket-
tie of hot water, when the remaining
wax floats on the surface, and the in
sects finish their usefulness by going
to the bottom.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
CALIFORNIA ORANGES.
Vast Improvement Noted I'm the Fruit
Effects of the Freeze In
Florida.

Everybody who eats them has
probably noticed that New York's
supply of California oranges has
never before been so plentiful and
cheap and good as now. You can get
big, sweet, juicy navel oranges as low
as two for a nickel, says the Sun.
Florida oranges have practically
been out of the market since the big
freeze in the fall of 1897. They will
find things somewhat changed when
they get back. A few years ago the
superiority of the Florida orange,
particularly the Indian river prod
uct, was unquestioned. The Califor-
MIA orange was coarse-grained, less
Juicy than the Floridas, deficient in
flavor and full of a stringy pulp that
was both disagreeable to the eater
and hard upon the digestion.
But a wonderful improvement has
been made within a comparatively
short time. The California orange to-
day is still coarse-grained and still
lacks some of the delicate flavor of
the Florida or the Messina fruit, but
its flavor has been vastly improved,
it is trimming with juice and the
tough fiber in the best grade of
oranges has almost entirely disap-
peared.
1t is not generally known that this
horticultural device for doing away
with the seeds in the ripened fruit
was introduced in this country by
an observant American woman who
called the attention of the depart
ment of agriculture to it. This wom-
an, while travelling in the province OF
Bahia, Brazil, in 1868, observed that
the oranges of that province were
much superior to those raised in the
United States, and seedless as well
She communicated with the commits.
sioner of agriculture, and as result
~ young plants were sent from Bra
zil to Washington.