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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Resources of the Islands as
Viewed by Mr.. Fairchild.
GOOD TROPICAL WOOD
INTERESTING PROBLEMS IN
AGRICULTURE FOR SOLUTION.
Manila Hemp Industry Monopoly
Tobacco Leaf Inferior to
Former Yields.

That the agricultural and forest resources
of the Philippines have promise of great
value, has been frequently stated. but new
er has more specific evidence been furnish
ed than that contained in letter address
ed recently to the Secretary of Agriculture
by David G. Fairchid, an agricultural eX-
plorer" attached to the Department OF
Agriculture, who says, in part: Judging
from the large quantities of very excellent
timber which have been used in the con-
struction of churches and houses. the for
ests must have contained and still possess
a wealth of exceptionally good tropical
wood. Polished floors made of fourteen-inch
boards. as straight as if newly laid and
the tropics, and such floor that Of the
Jesuit church dn Manila) which is as
smooth as marble, made Of large squares
Of hard wood. would be a novelty any
where. In the astronomical observatory
is dark mahogany-brown table top six
feet wide and twelve feet long of native
'harra' wood, which shows the large size
to which these trees grow and corroborates
the statements made in works of travel as
we'll as by officers that large forests of
giant trees exist, into the hollow stumps of
some of which it Is possible to ride on
horseback.
with such valuable timbers the problem
Of their protection and exploitation be-
comes an important one Notwithstanding
the well understood fact that comparative
ly few tropical cabinet woods pay for eX-
portation to Europe and America. The
Dutch have shown in Java what can be
done in the forest management of trop-
ical island and their system is well worth
study.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

NS~ for Ladies' Turkish Bath and Bed
ZSN. Room Slippers, with or without
counters Sizes to g. Regular
price, 49c. a pair. for 25c tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

&Z~ per yard for remnants of Tn
SC. h Hds sIee SfstSH aI 51 one yard
sirable lengths from to 10 yards. Remnant
price, 3a4c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

AM~ for Boys and Girls Al-leather
QUVO. Shoes In kidskin and wax calf; in
sizes from to 2. Regular 81 quail
itE. for G1t Isair t0mnrrnM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

o. per hank for Shetland Floss, in black.
on. white and all the leading colors. For
knitting capes &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

ON mo for lot of 10 Ladies' Ragans
sDV .VN OF finest Imported kersey, In
tan and castor. Some are strap
trimmed others corded, trimmed In va
rious swell effects. Handsomely satin-lined.
Regular $500, 5000 and SD values for
80 gS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

en- a pair for Children's Regular soc.
NU(' and 81 co Shoes of Dongola Kid:
W - ~ lace and button; patent leather and
kid tips: also a few pairs of Patent Leather
Shoes Broken lots and odds and ends of regular
stn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

NJ for Ladies' and Misses Wool Soles,
II QUN with tan binding Sizes from II in
the misses TO s in the ladies.
WORTH zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

q mo for lot of Dress Skirts Of Chew
Do yO lot. Venetian and Broadcloth;
taffeta band trimmed: tailor
stitched and in other effects Regular IS. 90
and $500 values-for So 9S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

hS~ for miscellaneous lot. consisting
NtSOo Of Mems ard BOYS Comfortable
House Slippers. in cloth and various
feathers; all sizes In the lot. Also Children's
Shoes, all solid ather: in sizes ; to s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

O7- for Infants Solid Leather Shoes,
- NO. with leather counters; also Infants
W Soft-sole Shoes in patent leather or
all kid. Sizes to 5. Regular price, SOC, for
SIC tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

MI for Ladies' 7-button Black
Z12c. so'i in al szas 5son S!sr g 5
Regular price, 25c. pair. for 1215c. tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Hemp a Monopoly.

The Manila hemp industry is still
monopoly, although the plant grows well
in other tropical regions and could be
easily cultivated in the Straits Settlements,
according to DR.. Ridley of the Botanic Gar
dens of Singapore. According to informa-
ton furnished by one of the largest hemp
exporters in Manila, the methods of Gull
ture are those practiced with any semi-wild
plant. it being grown over a large area of
forest land. especially in the regions about
Albay. The problem of increased produc
ton is not the cultivation of more hemp
plants to a given area, but the invention of
a machine OF large capacity for extracting
the fiber. With the old hand-machines,
which require only three men to operate
them and are carried on the heads of the
operators into the forests Of the hemp
plant, the extraction is done SO slowly that
for every stalk that is cut and stripped
into fiber at least five are left to decay in
the field. The rapidity with which the fiber
deteriorates after the stalks are cut has so
far prevented the work Of extraction being
done Al one central point. Increased means
Of transportation might make such GEN.
trail factory DOsSible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

N0C for untrmmed Hats. velvet and
shapes, inc uding Shepherdess Ttlr-
ban and Walking Hats. Black, blue. oxford,
brown and castor. Scratch and plain felt.
Regular 1ec. values-fCs- S9c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

O. mo for lot of one dozen Stylish
DWeYO Tafreta silk Dress Skirts; trim
med very tastefully; some have
drop skirts Regular $3.50 and $500 values
for $6.9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

QM~ for lot of regular 75c. Fancy Color
oOyN. ed Silk-finished Velour Pillow Tops;
beautiful designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

7QZ~ for Draperies sold off the piece
ZoMlGo from 121ac. to Doc. yard-con-
~ sistng of Silkolines, Denims,
Cretonnes. Curtain Swisses and Fish Nets. De-
sirable lengths and big variety of patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

G. n 9 for lot of Real Imported Irish
OO 40 Point Lace Curtains-one and
two pairs of kind. Slightly
mnssed from handling Qualities worth up to
5000 pair for $3.4S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

II e for lot of Fancy Feathers in
Il DO, Breasts. Wings, Pompons. etc; in
all cOors. well desirable
black and white effects; worth up to IJc., for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Toilet Articles.

Genuine COsmO Buttermilk Soap. &c.
Witch Hazel Soap cakes for. .......... 10c.
Aliens TacUm Powder. per box. .2hc.
Tooth Brushes. worth 15c. and 19c., for. Sc.
Bevel Glass Hand Mirrors, sold regularly at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

E'"~ yard for remnants Of l5-inch
O1TSN. Stair oilcloth; in variety of
Nv desirable effects. Good lengths.
Guaranteed best quality. Friday at SIC per
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

Battenberg Braid, sc yards for 25c.
Battenberg Thread, per spool, 21sc.
Battenberg Rings. per dozen. 2lac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

60 7R for Walking Skirts of Thibet
sDoO. ~ and Vicuna. with slot seams;
others corded and strap
finished. Regular $500 and $500 values-for
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Suits, Skirts, Coats
and Silk Waists.

O. I'm for choice OF regular 81 90 and
SZ.QOV $3.50 Black Taffeta silk Waists,
stylishly tucked and carefully
finished All sizes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

eO Ii ,yN finer qualified Nottingham Lace
Curtains, left from the same
great sale. In exact reproductions of the beau
tiful Irish point and Brussels net laces. Soiled
and musSed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

M7 for regular $1.50 kidskin Shoes Tor
W NC. ladies. Choice OF extension or close lose
- W trimmed sOles. Patent and KID Ups,
with heels and spring heels Sizes 2la to Z: q,
d and widths orc. instead Of $50 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

Il f. Lot of Boys Plain and Fancy
II No. Knee Pants. Nearly all sizes from
to IA years. Offered in tomor-
rows Remnant Sale. per pair. at lie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

2Ar a, yard for remnants of I'm
O1OS' disable lengths. desirable - mali sSIt
ty. Friday for 3Tsc. yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

RM1 for 11-qIarter Gray Blankets with
OyOo colored borders. Good weight Sub
tect to slight imperfections. which
do not hurt the wear. Regular T5c values.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

DE- for Mems Doc All-silk Imperial
AONe Ties. in this seasons newest de-
signs and patterns; plain and fancy
coiors small lot we closed out from the
manufacturer: Friday for 25c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Granite Ware.

29c. Chambers 19c. Csc. Seamless Rice
zoe. Wash Basins. 19c. Boilers. ..... .39c.
30c. Covered Buck 65c. Seamless Cover
cts. Zoe. ed Saucepans. soc.
29c. Covered Sauce 50c. Stop Jars 39c.
pans. 19c. Csc. Water Carriers,
35c. Tipped Kettles, zoe.
with bail handles. Csc. Foot Tubs. .39c.
19c. Coo. Drip Coffee Pots,
asc Cake Molds 19c. acc.
25c. Food Cups, with 5Gc. Tea Kettles. 39c.
covers. .19c. zoe. Foot Tubs. .49c.
35c. Milk Pans. .19c. Csc. Coffee Boilers.
BE Tipped Sancc- 49c.
pans ........19c. roe. Rice Boilers 49c.
zoe Stew Pans Ice. 1925 Seamless Rice
40c. Covered Buck Rollers. zoe.
ets............ .25c. $40 Seamless Ham
45c. Large Chambers. Boilers .s9c.
25c. $125 Seamless Tea
800. Seamless Cover Kettles. 75c.
ed Saucepans. .25c. 125 Seamless Gov
45c. Preserving ket- cred Sau"epanS. soc.
ties, with bail ham 15c. Soup Ladies. DC
dies. .25c. 15c. Hanging Soap
Acc. Tea Kettles for Dishes. Sc.
25c. 15c. Extra Large Pie
4Oc. Square Seamless Plates $50. Sc.
Baking Pans 25c. Zoe. Lar,,e Dippers &c.
4Oc. Large Pudding 12c. Soup Skfmmers.
4sc. Large-size Lip 15c Round Baking
ped Saucepans. .25c. Pans. .......... 9c.
45c. Coffee Pots 25c. l5c. Round Pudding
45c. Tea Pots. 25c. Pans. ........ DC.
40c. Colanders. 25c 25c. Covered Buck
59c Dish Pans. 80. cts. lie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

SM~ pair for the balance of the Lace
OyGo Curtains from yesterdays sale. Con-
sist Of Nottingham Lace Curtains,
In number of pretty patterns; full width and
length. Choice at S9c a pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

q II mo Boys Top Coats and Overcoats
~ IL .VS of covert and mixed cloths:
odd sizes and broken lines Of our
regular stock, sold up to $500. To be closed
ONT at 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

e. for choice of a big lot of Fancy Litho-
Do, graphed Pillow Tops In square and
oblong shapes. Various subjects.
Worth 15c. For DC. tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

NO. yard for Beautiful Silk Tapestries
VOCo sold regularly at 500 and s., so a
yard. Comprising Silk Lambelle,
Silk Gobeln SILK Tapestry and Turkish Tap
estry. In rich designs and colorings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

II e. for regular 39c Cushions. covered
d. with art denim and filed with silk
floss. Finished with cord. Four
dozen in the let.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

A~ All the odds and ends of Boys reg
QUN. ular 25c. Neckwear, In band and shield
bows; also Windsor Bows Qualities
sold regularly at pc. Tomorrow for &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

7S for Ladies' Trimmed Ready to- wear
II d. Hats, Of good quality felt. trimmed
in velvet ami other stylish ma
tcrials Regular 600 y:llueS-for zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Ribbon Remnants.

D. bunch for All-silk Baby Ribbons
DC each bunch containing three to five
yards. A very complete assortment OF
colors; also black and white Usually &c. a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
FRIDAY-Aways Day of Immense Advantage Here

You know o
Specially bahH
defamation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Problems to Be Solved.

THE agricultural problems to be solved
lin the Philippines and the botanical ex-
plorations to be made are very attractive
and offer an interesting life to any young
man who is willing to work for the inter
ests Of a native race like the Filipnos and
identify himself with the development of
rich tropical archipelago
Reviewing the agricultural prospects of
the islands Mr.. Farchild says: The cult
walton Of tea is a possibility, but the profits
will depend largely on the price of labor,
which has been gradually rising since the
American occupation Of the islands. Coffee
of a reputed excellent quality was once
grown in the islands. but the trees were
destroyed by an insect pest, of which, DR..
Carol informs me, the life history has been,
at least in part. studied out. Good grades
of cotton have been produced and the Gull
ture of Sea Island and Egyptian varieties
has been suggested likely to yield profit
able returns and form an article of export.
II Is probable that some of the many islands
possess climate especially suited for cot
ton culture. The small Island of Lombok,
in the Dutch East Indies, 1t is said, grows
a good quality of cotton for export, and its
culture is entirely in the hands of the ma
tiVeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

q Al mo for eighteen Kersey Coats.
oOAto VN sold at S7.9S-with corded front
back and sleeves. Lined
throughout. 25-inch length
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

o. Lot of Boys Golf Caps, of plain and
NO fancy cloth. with long peaks. Good
for knOckabout wear. Closed out Fri
day for Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

2c &C. T Ss s$; 1ff rs! q"
the leading coors. Sold of the piece at Sc yard.
Friday for 212c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

CO a q for choice Of lot Of Trimmed
~. AtC Hats, which sold at $500: most
of them hand made; pref
tily trimmed with birds, wings, feathers, rib
bons. velvets etc: in black and colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

e. each for IL dozen Large-size Luncheon
Do, Fruit Napkins; cream German
linen, with neat red borders. Fast
selvage two sides Sold regularly for SOC.
dozen. To go In remnants, each, &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

$685. s; f $sS T F;:
Pretty material for waists. etc. Regular u &C.
qualty-for sac. tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

hm~ for Mems Flanneette Night Robes:
II w. full regular made; 50 inches long:
pocket; gusseted throughout and
dav at 49c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

q Il mo Boys Fancy Norfolk Suits.
~ Il .VS Sizes 3. 4 and 5 years Quail
ties sold up to S5.O0-but the
lot Is small, shall close them out at l.9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

Several hundred remnant lengths of Table
Linens: some Of the turkey red, OF
cream German damasks some of the very fine
Scotch and Irish cloths; all useful lengths.
Also half dozen OF Dinner Napkins that
soiled or mussed. All marked about one-third
less than regular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

M for style Nelings, in plain and
w. fancy meshes, of various wanted sorts.
Qualities usually sold at 23.. YARD
tomorrow for Sc. yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

60 mo for seven fine Tailor made
OOoyO Suits; silklined jackets; best
Innings in skirts Some have
drop skirts Materials are Cheviot and Basket
Cloth. Regular $500 values-for $S.9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
I1aCeS and Wells.

n yard for lot of German Torchon
II g. Laces, the sort that will wash. Sew
eral desirable patterns. Worth up TO
&c. yard, for 1c. yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chiffon.

There Is & large range Of lace with the
pattern worked like tambour stitch by a
patent machine on small meshed net, and
Ii d great many OF the lace patterns the
Ane mech ana the large are blended. Ao-
f6rdion- 6leatea Chiffon has meyer been more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Lace Curtains,
BedWear, Etc.

7m~ for regular 81 % and 81 80 Double
w.. bed Spreads, in handsome Marseil-
les patterns. Slightly soiled or
mussed from handling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

II NJ Odds and ends of Boys Waists,
II VIZ. Shirt Waists, Waist BlOuses, Mad
ras Shirts and Percale Shirts-the
accumulations from recent selling. Sizes are
broken. of course. Regular soc. and Toe. quail
ties .or l9c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

2 Rm for lot of nine Ladies Black
S0eSV Tareta six Pet 2lcoa;s. with
deep accordion pleated rufies.
ana two small ruffies bottom. Full hare.
Regular $500 value. for $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

7m~ for lot of dozen Girls Regular
NyNe CSC. School Dresses. Of Scotch Plaid
material lined throughout. Waists
are trimmed with ribbon. fancy braid and but
tons. Sizes 5. and 10 years only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

q Il 7R Small quantity of Boys Two
% 10 piece Double breasted Suits.
sizes s, 0, 10. II, IA and Is
years. Qualities sold up to $500, to be closed
out for only 81 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

OT%~ each for remnant lot of Large
ID WSN. size Unbleached Cotton Honey
~ comb Towels. Soft-inish. alb
sorbsnt sort. Red borders and fringed at the
ends. Remnant price ach 31Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

hM~ for Misses and Boys White and
4EVN Natural Wool Shirts, Pants and
Drawers. in broken sizes. Two
birds wool. Qualities sold up to zoe, for 49c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Linen Remnants.

H. yard for to 5-yard lengths of
NGMlGe Heavy Gray Union Linen Crash ra
selvage both sides. Sells from the piece for
Sc. yard. To go in remnants, yard, 4Ac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

OE~ FOR Mems White Laundered land a
AONo few unlaundered) Dress Shirts; full
regular made; linen bosom: patent
neckband; most all sizes; regular 75c. quail
ity; Friday at 25c '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

En- for an odd lot of Ladies' Natural
nOVN Wool Pants Almost all sizes. The
shirts all sold. sacrifice
these at soc Regular price, 81 co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06
Hosiery Odds & Ends.

o. pair for Children's Hose fine ribbed
o. seamless foot. Almost all sizes lHrj.
day for Sc. pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-06

re- for odds and ends of Boys and
ZSO Chdrens Plain White and Natural
Merino Shirts Pants and Drawers,
In all sizes. Qualities sold up to SOC, for 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-03-16
Country Inns In ENG la II d.

4 noted traveller says he has sam
pied a large number of hotels in h
time-even in Grecee-but for bar"
faced dishonesty in the making Of
bills the bluff British landlord takes
first place. ".Attcr charging twice
what his food and rooms are worth he
tacks on Il further charge for service,
another for lights. another for bath,
another for fire. In short. my expert
ence of country inns i'll England-and
| can spca With some authorty-is
that pay as much Il day 1T Il shabby
little country inn of England, whcr"
the food is poor and i'll cooked. the AT
tendance inferior and the beds poor. aS
| would at Il good hotel ia such towns
as Springfie i. Mass. or the very best
in Switzerland or Germany. Indeed. it
must have struck the average Amer'-
can that the Incompatible Baedeker
hardly ever finds it possible to recon-
mend an English hotel"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-03-16
The "W" In Writer'S Names.

Beginning with William Shakespeare,
we remember instantly Sir Walter Ra-
leigh, Sir w tier Scott. William Words
worth, Washington Irving. William
Makepeace Thackeray, Henry W..
Longfellow, John G. Whittier, William
Cullen Bryant. Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Oliver Wendell Holmes and Walt
Whitman Others whose names occur
almost simultaneously are William
Cowper, Isaac Watts, Henry Ward
Beechcr. Daniel Webster. Wendell
Phillips. Gecrgc William Curtis. Rich
ard Grant White. Julia Ward Howe,
George w Cable. William ID. How
ellis, Charles Dudley Warner and
Richard Watson Glider. To these are
easily added Sir Walter blackstone.
John Wesley, Edmund Waller, Nathan
icl T. Willis. Walter Savage Landor.
Will Carleton, James Whitcomb Riley,
Thomas Wentworth Tigginson, DR. s
Weir Mitchell, Hamilton Wright Ma
bic, William II. Prescott, Constance
Fenimorc Woolson, Mary Z. Wilkins
and many more.-Ladies' Home Jour
Dol
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-03-16
Photo by Fowler. Evanston. Ill.
PAST HIS FIRST YOUTH.
Fowl That Was Hardly to B1am e
For Proving Tough.


For Proving Tough.
The swan is said to be excellent eat
ing when young, but as it is one Of the
longest lived of all creatures it is we'll
to learn il possible how old your bird
is before you cook it.
A gentleman in Lincolnshire, Eng
land, sent dead swan to the Athenn-
um club, addressed to the secretary. 4
special dinner was to occur that week,
and the committee without question
turned the bird over to the cook.
At the dinner the swan, resting on q
great silver dish, was a delight to the
eye, but when it came to carving and
eating the bird no knife seemed sharp
enough to cut it, and Of course eating
it was out Of the question.
A few days later the donor met the
secretary and said. 81 hope you got my
swan all right"
.That was a nice joke you played on
us" returned the secretary.
"Jokc? What do you mean"
"Why, we had the thing boiled for
thirteen hours, and even then we
might as we'll have tried to cut through
the rock of Gibraltar"
"You don't mean to say you had the
swan cooked!"
"Why, of 'ourse."
"Man alive. l sent it to be stuffed
and PRESCRIBED as a curiosity in the
club. That swan has been in my fami-
ly for $50 years 1t was one of the
identical birds fed by the children Of
Charles I. You've seen the picture Of
it. My ancestor held the post Of mas
ter Of the swans and keeper Of the
kings cygnets.' Well, l have no doubt
it was bit tough"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-03-16
After a partial recovery from a

After partial recovery from an
illness. which affected one of his or
gans of hearing, and caused him great
suffering, Capt. j. M. Hudson, commits
sioner Of agriculture for jefferson
county resumes his regular weekly
contribution to the Graphic on
farm topics. The one which appears
in another column of this issue of the
Graphic is brief but it contains some
interesting matter on the present con-
dition of the farming business Of JEFF
ferson county as it relates to the
crop for this year