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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
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Mrs. Johanna SoderhoIm, Of
Fergus Falls, Mimi, fell and dis.
located her shoulder. Sho had a
surgeon get it back in place as
soon as possible, but II was quite
sore and panied her very much.
Her son mentioned that he had
seen Chamberlains Pain Balm adj
vertised for sprains and soreness,
she asked him to buy her bottle
of it, which he did. Il quickly re-
lieved her and enabled her to sleep
which she had not done for several
days. The son was so much
pleased with the relief it gave his
mother that be has ssaee recon-
mended it to many others. For
sale BY Palace Drug Store.
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promise well, but soon showed ten dency to sour on the trees, and was generally of poor flavor. These or chards have, as a rule, either been up- rooted or are being worked over" into true smyrna fig trees.
 In 1885, E. w. Moslin obtained some imported Smyrna figs in San Francisco and planted the seeds, from which beautiful trees were grown, which failed to produce fertile seeds, for req sons then unknown. In 1886, F. Roed- ing determined to devote special ef- fort, on his ranch in the San Joachim valley, to introduce the true smyrna fig of commerce in conjunction with it's complement, the wild Capri fig, and the fig wasp, in order that fig caprification in natural way might be feasible. His son, G. C. Roeding, has gone on with the work until, after about IF years, it has been emonstrated that commercial figs may be grown in this state as we'll as in Asia Minor.
 The first orchard was planted about seven miles east of Fresno. In 1886, MT. Roeding sent Mir. W. c. West abroad to study the whole subject. As a result, from the Herbeyli district, in the Meander valley, in Asia Minor, cut
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the fig may be pressed betweenS he fingers. If it gives to the touch, S ready for picking, Capri figs conta4, ing the wasps are distributed in wire mesh baskets, already hung in the Smyrna trees.
 The Capri fig is hollow, to large ex- tent, lined with gall flowers. which re- ceive the wasps eggs, at least six weeks before the male flowers, near the eye of the fig, mature. The wingless male crawls from his gall and around in the fig, and with it's mandibles cuts an opening into the gals where the fe- males lie, soon after which it dies in- side the fig. The winged female in- sect crawls through the opening made by the male in the gall in which she has lain, out into the fig, and thence through the male flowers at the ori- flee of the fig. from which it's body be- comes covered with pollen. It then enters the next crop of Capri figs, de- posting its eggs in the gall flowers, or. if its fig has been previously hung in a Smyrna tree. it forces its way into 'hN iNi iSs lCSilS us WlHRS ln TDe process. The pollen which it received on it's body in leaving the Capri male figs fertiiizes the blossoms through which it crawls when entering the fe- male smyrna figs. The latter having no gall flowers, it is impossible for the insect to lay it's eggs, and it crawls out, drops to the ground and perishes- having rendered the propagation of he Smyrna fig tree possible as well as the production of fruit otherwise worth less. All Smyrna figs thus entered pro- duee fertile seeds, and are of fine fla vor.
 In the San Joachin valley. they be- gin to ripen in August, and continue un- til the last of September. The fruit falls of itself when nearly dried. It is taken from the ground dipped in boiling brine, and placed on trays to dry for two days. Clipping renders the skin pliable) It is now placed in a sweat box, to remain two weeks. and washed in salt water to remove dirt. The fruit now goes to the packing house to be graded and pressed.
 It is believed that Smyrna figs may be cultivated successfully in those por- tions of the south where the temper ature rises to 95 degrees and does not fall below IS degrees Fahrenheit. and where there is not too great an amount of fog and rain, as well as in Arizona and California. Almost any we'll drained soil is suitable. The cost and labor of producing a fig orchard com pares favorably with that of a grove of prunes or peaches.
 EDWARD JULIAN.
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FIG WASP AT WORK.
Useful Insect Performs Important
 Horticultural Duty.
May Be the Means of Developing a New and Lucrative Industry in the Southern States of
 the Union.
Especial Los Angeles tcal) Letter.l

ANPNNANA sA<oS AA6 S4CS N-dA.J bctlST.I ID LASTOPHAGA GROSSORUM is ID the rather formidla ble name of the
 insect tribe which proves to be an indispensable aid to an industry which may become large source of revenue to the farmers of the south and ex- treme west.
 The culture of Smyrna figs, or va rlety that will rival them in the mar kets of the world, has long been the aim of the agriculturists, and unsuc- cesstul attempts have cost years of la Dor and large sums of money. Now the httle fig wasp, with the large name, as above, is quietly solving the problem. Figs have been so long raised in Cali fornla that their origin is doubtful, although the blanket veil covering grapes, olives, etc, is thrown over them and the little dark specimens so well known are called mission fies.'' These are. only suitable for food when hrst taken from the tree. As the prob abilities of horticulture were devel- oped in this state, ambitious planters endeavored to improve on their fig Nsf anu lHloduced Ql1lefeDC Va11- cities from Asia Minor and places around the Mediterranean but none could be cured in manner to rem der them an article of commerce. It was realized that ideal conditions for fig culture existed in California when once fruitful trees were introduced. In the early eighties, about 500 cuttings were secured through the United States consulate at Smyrna, and wide ly distributed over the state, but they did not bear satisfactorily. About the same time, the white Adriatic fig was imported from Sicily, planted, prop agated, and, for awhile, seemed to
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Harry Vardon has again demon strated his superiority over other
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not equal to that of the imported figs as only portion of the female flowers had developed seeds, owing to the crude fertilization.
 Similar experiments were carried on for several years, entailing much labor with small results. Then various un- successful efforts were made to import the fig wasp. Finally, in April, 1899, two consignments of Capri figs, wrapped in tin foil and packed in cotton. reached Fresno, which, on being cut, were found to contain live and fully developed insects. In June gals con taining insects developed in some of the Capri figs, and after years of la Dor and expenditure the cultivation of Smyrna figs became established in America.
 The caprifcation of the fig is simple. There are, as rule, three crops of Capri figs; one each in spring, summer and fall. 1t is hoped that in the Cali fornia climate there will be fourth. crop remaining on the tree through the winter, although the leaves fall. In figs there are four distinct kinds of flowers, male, female, gall and mule. Fe- male flowers are present in the smyrna and few of the summer crop of the Capris. Gall flowers are found in all 1 the crops of the Capris and in no other variety. In these the little fig wasps develop. Mule flowers, or misformed female blossoms, are found in the first crop of Spyrna and in the Adriatic figs. The creamy white color of the flowers and the glossy green of the figs designate the time for republication. It must also be understood show often the Smyrna must be caprified in order to obtain a maximum crop of fruit. The spring or male crop of Capri figs, maturing in the San Joachim valley in June, is to be chiefly considered. MT. Roeding advises having two varieties of Capris, one maturing about ten days later than the other, thus extending the season, as the Smyrna trees do not have all their fruits in receptive stage at the same time. When the Capri figs reach full size, they are watched and if male insects are found crawling around in the fruit when opened, the female wasp has begun to issue. Also
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
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 Hair hunOurS, Whether Simple ScrOful0us or
 Hereditary Speedily Cured by Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills. Complete External and Internal Treatment, One Dollar.

In the treatment of torturing, dis figuring, itching, scaly, crusted, pimplyr blotchy and scrofulous humours of the skin, scalp and blood, with loss of hair, Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills have been wonderfully successful. Even the most obstinate of constitutional hu- mours, such as bad blood, sscrofula, in herited and contagious humours, with loss of hair, grandular Swellings, ulcer ous patches in the throat and mouth, sore eyes, copper-coloured blotches, aS well as boils, carbunces, scurvy, stiessS ulcers and sores arising from an inn pure or impoverished condition of the blood, yield to the Cuticura Treatment, when all other remedies fail.
 And greater still, if possible, is the wonderful record of cures of torturfng. disfguring humours among infants and children. The suffering which CuticurS Remedies have alleviated among the young, and the comfort they have af- forded worn-out and worried parents, have led to their adoption in countless homes as priceless curativeS for the skin and blood. Infantile and birth hu- mours, milk crust, sealed head, eczema. rashes and every form ofitching, scaly. pimply skin and scalp humours, with loss of hair, of infancy and childhood, are speedily, permanently and economi- caly cured when all other remedies suitable for children, and even the best physicians, fail.
 Sold throughout the world cuticurs Rcsossnt .in form of Chocolate Coated Pills 25c per vial 6) Oot- sa, Psris Rsc de Psi1s Boston. is7 co,mSus Ave. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Scs Props.
 cS- Send for "T The Great uumour Cure.''
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THE ZIG WASP.

Greatly EnIarged.)
 tings of wild, or Capri, figs, the Lop Injir, or true fig, and few other yari- cites were sent here, planted out and carefully tended. Meantime, Mir. Roed- ing was appointed commissioner of agriculture by Secretary Wilson, and toured the whole fig district of Asia Minor. In 1888 20 acres were set, and the following year another tract of equal acreage. In 1891 another 20 acres were put out, entirely in Lop mir, except a single row of 40 Capri figs. In 1892 some of the trees came into bearing, but the fruit failed to de- velop, although in 1890 a little fruit had appeared, after an attempt had been made at artificial fertiliza tion. At that time some of the Capri figs had been opened, some of the pollen taken from the male blossoms, and by means of toothpick conveyed into the ori- flee of the figs, fertilizing the female flower. Of the half dozen thus treat ed all matured, while the others shriv- eled and fell to the ground when one third grown. After the fertilized fruits were dried, they were found to con- saln fertilized seeds, but the flavor was
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cessful pulpit artist. The diamond is tirst-class place to tudycertain phases of human nature, and a successful preacher must have a large stock of that kind of knowledge. At all events MT. William A. Sunday, formerly well known in baseball circles, has resolved to make trial of the ministry and, judging by the excellent record he made when recently examined by the Chicago Presbytery for ordination as beyond question. The ordination of MT. Sunday took place at.the Jefferson Park Presby terian church, at Chicago, but he has not taken up regular pas- toral work as yet, being engaged in evangelistic work, at which he has al- ready accomplished much good.
 The last chapter of the war between the National and American baseball leagues was closed the other day when Lajoie, Bernhard and Flick, who have been enjoined from playing the game in the state of Pennsylvania for fail- ing to live up to their contract with the Philadelphia National league club, were formally urged of contempt and they are once more free to tread the soil of the Keystone state.
 Harry Vardon has again demon Strated his SuDeriority over other
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E n g l i S h and Scotch devotees of the game of golf by keeping the title of open champion at the tournament r e. gently run off at
 Prestwick Sc o t. land. Vardon fn- ished with the lowest score that has ever won the c h a m pi 0 Il ship, beating Tom Var don who was sec
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All She Could Stand.

A certain woman, the wife of for mer representative in congress and minis ter abroad, who now aims at social lead ership in the most exclusive and top lofty circles of Washington, D. C., is noted for her love of display and her penchant for wearing about all the jewels she can bear up under.
 One night she gave a dinner. Several members of the diplomatic set were pres. ent. Madame was in high feather, and she also woce diamond tiara and several strings of pearls around her neck.
 During the evening she complained of feeling a bit chilly, and told one of the servants to call her maid.
 When the maid appeared she is said to have shivered trife and exclaimed: "Susettc, 1 am so cold please get me another string of pearls. ."-Argonaut.
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Why Suffer with Backache i?

1 have suffered several years witt backache, and after taking one bottle O
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Dishonest Industry.

A short time ago a Sicilian advocate was found guilty of 63 different acts of fraud. For his industry and enthus- iasm in the cause of dishonesty he was sentenced to 189 years imprison- ment.
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not specially con ducive to that calm, neditativ and cast
 of mind most be- fitting a candidate for holy orders, there is no good reason in the na- ture of thin gs why a young man who has been a shin ing success as a pitcher or a short stop should not also make a suc-
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Ond with 306 strokes, by SIX strokes. Harry Vardon is to-day one of the best if not the best known golfer through out the British Isles. His fame, though, is not confined to that country, as he has often visited these shores and shown Americans his skill with the clubs.
 In Indiana they believe that the game of golf deserves a better stand- ing than to be known only as pleas ure or pastime, so they have formed the Indiana Golf league, composed of Marion, Muncie. Anderson and Rich mond, and series of 12 matches will be played during the summer season.
 The football rules committee, who say how the big colleges of the east, and through them practically all other colleges, shall play the game, at re- cent meeting agreed to make two al- terations in the rules. A change will proba bly, be made in the rules govern ing the number of men who are kept in the rush line and with regard to the quarter back. A rule will be drafted for next season which will require that between the two 25-yard lines, from one 25-yard to the other, seven men will be required in the line. In other words that will prevent mass plays and heavy formation on the center of the field. Inside the 25-yard lines there will be no such requirement.. The new rules will probably also allow the quarter back in the same section of the field to run with the ball. provided he cross the line of scrimmage at least five yards from where it is put in play. Several coaches who have been interviewed re- garding the proposed changes are op- posed to them.
 "Kid" Broad, the Cleveland pugilist, recently received the first knockout In his career when Aurelio Herrera. the Mexican, accomplished the trick in four rounds before Butte, audience.
 The entry of c. s. Titus, the Ameri- can amateur champion in the single shells, to the famous Henley, England, regatta, has been rejected. No cause is given for the action.
 The Philadelphia cricketers, who re- gently went to England to play the team from Cambridge university, lost their first match to the Britishers by six wickets.
 Conditions for an international re- volver match by ble have been agreed upon by the United States Revolver as- sociation and the National Shooting societies of France, and as the result a contest will be held in the near fu- ture.
 The National Roller Polo league has been formed and the following cities, all in Ohio. compose the circuit: Fin lay, Toledo. Columbus, Dayton, Cin- cinnati and Hamilton.
 "Dooney" Harris, an old-time prize fighter and contemporary of Jem Mace. Tom Allen, Joe Goss. Jim Elliott and others of the old school of fighters, died the other day at the age of 70 years. Harris achieved fame when, in 1864, in England, he defeated Patsy" Marley, the then lightweight cham pion of the world, in bare-knuckle fight
 Jockey Winnie O'Connor. the well- known American rider who has recent IF been riding in France under the col ors of Baron Rothschild. has left his employer and is now riding as a free4 lance, HARRY MARTIN.
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Arrogance is always the sign of little and unbenevoent temper, having no more greatness in it than the swelling of the dropsy
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SPORTS AND AT THLETICS

While the pursuits and ociations of the professional baseball ,Hayer are
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-10-24
STILL HOPE. FOR CANAL,
Dispatch from Minister Beaupre At
Colombia Says Government Ia
Still Considering Question.

:. Washington, Oct. 20-Minister Beau-
pre-, at Bogota, has informed the state
department that the Colombian govern
ment is still considering the canal ques-
ton and that the committee having the
matter in charge has submitted a re-
port upon the concession to the Panama
Canal company from 1904 to 1910. The
dispatch is ambiguous and the depart
ment cannot say whether the committee
has recommended the invalidation OF
the concession and return to the com
pany Of 81 900, 900 which was paid for it,
or whether it favors confirming their
concession. The report is to be print
ed and discussed in the Colombian con-
gress next week. The Colombian gov
eminent having intimated that it de-
sired to renew negotiations for the CON
struction Of q canal, this government
will not act until It has been determined
that q reasonable time has been given
the government at Bogota to formulate
and present proposition pa. . a*$
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-10-24
AI | v0YAGE IS SUCCESS UL
San Francisco Man, Tries Flying
II Machine Of His Own.


/ San Francisco. Oct 2o-Dr. August
Greth, who Tor q year past has been I'M
SYSTEMATICALLY working on an airship,
on Sunday surprised the residents of
San francisco by sailing over their
heads for two hours, directing his ma
chine almost at will and demonstrating
that in many essentials he has solved
the problem of aerial navigation. Dr.
Greth had previously tested his airship
BY making ascensions with the balloon
held captive by along rope. but Sunday
was the first time that he had gone sky
ward free. The ascension was made
from lot almost in the heart Of the city,
and DR.. Greth attempted to encfrcle "a
towering newspaper building about q
mile eastward, but found the high cur
rents too strong for his power, and then
turned in an opposite direction. The
winds carried him oceanward, and for
q time he lowered over the vicinity of
the Golden Gate, making various sue
cessful trials of his steering gear. The
currents threatened to take him out
over the Pacific, and he decided to make
a landing on the parade grounds OF the
Preside military reservation, but made
the mistake of letting out too much gas,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-10-24
MISSIONARY CONVENTION.
Reports of Various Missions Are Pre-
scented at Wednesdays Ses-
sion at Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., Oct. 22.-Wednesday
mornings session of the American Mis-
sionary association was largely devoted
to reports on the Chinese and japanese
missions in Porto Rico and church work
in the south. The chief feature of the
session was the report on Indian and
Alaskan missions presented by Rev.
Robert w. Mclaughlin, D. D., of Grand
Rapids, Mich. l:@..l "a. IL: s. 1g,.s
The financial report was presented and
commended the entire financial admins
tration of the association. Il - SEE
President Charles F. Thwing, D. D.,
LII. d., of Western Reserve university,
Cleveland, presented report on educa-
tional work in the south. 4 4a5=,$ r. IA
& The secretarial paper was presented by
Secretary a. F. Beard,2D. D., of New
York. Is + >sfsT5sH: =, !. z z.s vi
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-10-24

ruLt
and he landed in the bay about 200 feet
from shore. The crew of the life-saving
station rescued tho aeronaut and his
dying machine, which was little dam
aged by the unfortunate Termination
Of the voyage.
The balloon Of Greth is cigar-shaped,
and has q capacity Of $4,000 feet Of gas
with lifting capacity of 1900 to 1000
pounds. The car is similar in construction
to that used by Santos-Dumont, and
weighs about 800 pounds. The engine
Is IL horse power gasoline motor, and
the total weight carried syward. includ-
ing that Of the inventor and 200 pounds
of ballast, was about l 400 pounds. For
some inexplicable reason the motor
would not develop more than six horse
power. and DR.. Greth found considerable
dth1culty in making Roadway against
the current. He expects to make anoth-
er ascension in few days, when he
will have repaired the minor damage
caused by the salt water bath, and rene
died the minor defects brought out BY
his two hours cruise in cloudland.