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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
TEST OF VARIETIES.

For commercial orchards the following
varieties are recommended: Ben Davis,
Gano, Jonathan. York, Missouri Pippin.
Winesap. Grimes, Clayton, Ingram and
Rome Beauty Other sorts, like the Jenet.
Payne's Keeper, Huntsnan and Mammoth
Black Twig are sometimes profitable. Ben
Davis and Garo, which are very much alike
ARE the leading commercial kinds and are
AL others combined. It Is recommended
that at least half of a commercial orchard
be planted TO these sorts. For the trees
bear heavily, the fruit ships splendiaty. they
are among our best cooking sorts and are
remarkably cosmopolitan, succeeding well
on all soils and in all parts of the State.
Their quality is poor, but the people vii!
buy them and the trees will produce them,
so that 1t is a good business proposition 10
produce what the people will take. II at the
same time 1t can be grown easily and with
certainty.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

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o nARIkER'S FIRST WORDS
g AS A FREE MAN. (
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

ent varieties Of apples under test end
where all the methods Of planting. prun-
ing, cultivating. picking. packing. etc. have
been compared.
Doctor Written has also made careful
study of this industry in different parts Of
the State. and devoted nearly two years to
special investigation Of the orchards of
Europe.
FAVORABLE SOIL CONDITIONS.
Concerning the soil 1t is shown that the
arple thrives best on light. well-drained
land. with gravel subsoil A stiff clay
autsoil Is not available.
In fact. the subsoil is Of more Importance
than the soil. Hilly-b broken places are US
rugged hillsides along the rivers, which are
too steep for the cultivation of the ordinary
farm crops. will bear the finest apples.
This is particularly true of the deep.
loamy .loess" soil along the Missouri and
Mississippi rivers and some of their tribu-
taries and of the red soil of the Ozark re-
gion.
An open subsoil which will allow the roots
to penetrate to such depth as to reach a
practically uniform temperature in the sum-
mer and to be protected against the eX-
cessive heat and drought OF some years is
of great Importance.
Other things being equal. a northern slope
fs preferable for the reason that the buds
will start later in the spring and be- there
fore, more apt to escape the late frosts.
Not only Is this SO, but on thin and stony
land the northern and eastern slopes are
likely to be more fertile. and the trees VIII
stand the droughts better and not suffer so
much from excessive heat as On southern
and western slopes. On the other hand, the
fruit is likely to be better colored and Of
better flavor when grown on the southern
slopes. Under propGr management and with
properly selected varieties. apples may be
grown successfully on any slope il the soil
conditions are right Low, damp places
should be avoided.
The character of the native forest trees
indicates to a considerable extent the
adaptability Of land to apples. Where nut
trees sugar maple. poplar, pawpaw, linden
The larger and better the growth of these
native trees the stronger the probability
that an orchard will do well.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
THOMAS G. BARKER HURRIES
FROM JAIL TO GREET WIFE.

Upon His Arrival in Arlington, Cheers Welcome
Ter Two Years AO-paroed Prisoner Thank
New Jersey Governor and Board of PaIdons
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

sonally thank Governor Murphy and the
members Of the Board of Pardons for their
favorable consideration OF my case
S-nppr ,,~TE,n EaJSE RI-NORS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

ent varieties Of apples under test end
where all the methods Of planting. prun-
ing, cultivating. picking. packing. etc. have
brap
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

FAVORABLE SOIL CONDITIONS.
Concerning the soil 1t is shown that the
arple thrives best on light. well-drained
land. with a gravel subsoil A stiff clay
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

Doctor Written has also made a careful
study of this industry in different parts Of
the State. and devoted nearly two years to
a special investigation of the orchards Of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12

steps to bring to an end condition OF
affairs which had become intolerable.
The new republic Of Panama immedi-
ately offered to negotiate a treaty with
us. This treaty | herewith submit
BY ii our interests are better safeguard
ed than in the treaty with Colombia
which was ratified by the senate at its
last session. 1t is better in it's terms
than the treaties offered to US by the
republics Of Nicaragua and Costa Rica
At last the right to begin this great
undertaking is made available. Pan.
anna has done her part. All that re.
mains Is for the American congress to
do its part, and forthwith this republic
win enter upon the execution OF a
project colossal in its size and OF well
nigh incalculable possibilities for the
good of this country and the nations Of
mankind
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12

]. D. Campbell. prominent and
wealthy citizen of Duluth, Mimi. had
an exciting ride on the back of huge
bull moose 40 miles north of there.
Campbell and three Others were hunt
ing in the big swamp when suddenly
they came upon the moose. Campbell
mounted it's back with single leap and
away went the terrified animal through
the thicket and brush. Campbell who
had anticipated no serious danger from
his performance chung desperately Ia
his position on the animal, which after
a wild run of mile or more plunged into
a slough, where the moose sunk to its
belly and it's rider dismounted in safety
finally killing the moose with one shot
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
BARON Won STENCIL.
New German Chancellor OF the tn.
chequeT who VIII Have TO solve
some Hard Problems.

Baron Hermann Won Stengel, En-
peror Williams new chancellor of the
exchequer, is confronted by one Of
the knottiest financial problems with
which modern Germany has ever had
10 wrestle-how to meet increasing ma
ticnal expenditure with a correspond
Ingly decreasing revenue. The solu.
ton of the question will involve a
practical revolution in the system of
government finance-new arrange
ments with the various independent
states of the empire with reference to
The pro rata contributions to the impe.
rial treasury, new schemes of internal
and external taxation, a possible re-
organization of the national currency
and a score of other yexing PROPOSE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12

(RecentIy Appointed Chancellor of the
German Exchequer)
tions. To add to the new minister's
woes, the great cash-eating depart
ments of the kaiser's government
the army and navy-are clamoring ap-
pealingly for more money; the army
wants more cavalry and artillery di-
visions and a complete rearmament,
costing $25,000,000; the navy is fe-
verishly anxious to cram into the
next five years the completion of EN-
peror Williams great 38 battleship
programme, designed to extend over
liz years,
Baron Won Thielmann, whom EN-
peror William relieved of the finance
minister's portfolio in August was
found unequal to the task of satisfy
Ing all these hungry departmental
wolves, and Baron Won Stengel, with
fine record of successful accomplish
ment as a state financier in Bavaria,
has been summoned to Berlin to ae-
complish the Herculean task of max
ing imperial ends meet. His friends
ing him, the kaiser was compelled, ow-
ing to the exigencies requiring an ex'
perienced hand to depart from his
newly established rule of calling only
Young men into the cabinet, for the
new secretary of the treasury is 7S
years old. He has, however, been an
usually active public figure, and
during the bitter discussions proceed,
ing the passage of the new German
tariff law, he was especially promi
nent in his capacity as Bavaria's rep
resentative in the federal council
the upper house" of the German EN-
pire's parliamentary system. Stengel
comes from old Rhineland-Westpha
liam stock, his ancestor having been
made a member of The Prussian no
bility by Frederick the Great, He
has been a national character since
1884, when Bavaria and the grand
duehy of Saxe-Meiningen Jointly sent
him to Berlin as their representative
in the federal council.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
A LIFE WELL SPENT.
WHY Edmund Clarence Stedman
Is Young at Seventy.
lie Placed the welfare of His Fellow
Men Above His own ComfoFs--A
Fine Specimen 81 True
American Manhood.

Erect and 1.-THE, his eyes sparkling
and his wit as ready as ever, Edmund
Clarence Stedman accepted the birthday
congratulations OF his friends recently.
The threescore and tenth milestone Of
his life had been left behind. Time has
been mercful TO the famous scholar
poet FIR Stedman celebrated the event
by day Of downright hard work. It
Is this work, he said TO New York Her
did representative. that keeps him
young.
In his early youth Mr.. Stedman gave
promise OF becoming one OF Americas
foremost scholars. !. Family councils de-
cided, however, that his lot should be
east in the busy world OF Wall street.
He became broker and banker, but DUR
ing the years he wrestled with financial
problems he never lost his love for the
beautiful His poems attracted more
and more attention. He became light in
the literary world. Humanitarian al
ways. he devoted many OF his leisure
hours to encouraging budding genius.
More than hundred writer's to-day owe
the success of their first efforts to his
direction and encouragement. Mr..
Stedman may look back on the greater
part of his 70 years and see many pedes-
tails erected to the memory of his philan-
thropy. His charities have not all been
devoted to the poor OF the literary world.
The humblest laborer upon his estate
has his sympathy and help. His bust
ness in life has been to relieve such dis
tress as he might find. Mr.. Stedman's
associations in the street. (from which
he long ago retired) and in the cloisters
of art and verse. extending as they have
over so many years, brought this active
man innumerable letters and kilograms
from all parts of the world. The writer's
said they were glad that he had lived
and that his work would survive him
down the ages.
Aside from books of poetry from his
unceasing pen Mr.. Stedman has given
us "A Victorian Anthology" in 1895.
and IAN American Anthology" in 1900,
volumes which required the most active
research and which demonstrated his
untiring devotion to this study. These
books of reference to-day are of almost
inestimable value. He delivered the in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
AT WAR ONCE MORE.
San Domingo Again in Throes of
Bloody Revolution.
Opera Bouffe Negro Republic "a Mem
ace to the Peace of the World
should Be called TO Account
4 by Powers.

1t is expected by one Of the news
paper photographers that the Central
and South American visitors to the
st. Louis exposition will behold with
envy the tiy-wheel in the Machinery
building, which will execute 1000 rev.
Dlutions minute The best that San
10 Domingo has done Of late is three
revolutions in a year and half. In
May, 1902, Gen Juan Isidro Jiminez
was turned out OF the presidency by
Gen Horacio yasquez in a success.
full revolution: last March Gen. Vas
quez was overthrow by Gen. Alejan.
dro Woz GiG and now Gen. Gil is
opposed by Gen. Jiminez. The New
York Tribune gives the following in
formation in regard 20 the insurgent
general:
"The report that Gen. Juan Isidor
Jiminez has been proclaimed presi-
dent Of the Dominican republic by the
Insurgents fighting for possession Of
Santo Domingo, the capital, was some
thing of surprise to his compatriots
in this city. 1t has been known since
Jiminez left mere a few months ago,
for Porto Rico, that he was anxious
TO return to the Office from which he
was deposed by Gen. Horacio Vas
quez, about a year and a half ago.
in fact he resigned the place of fis-
cal agent of Santo Domingo to the
United States and Europe, to which
President Woz y Gil had appointed
him, that he might be free to take
part in rebellion and return to the
presidency. 1t was not expected,
however, that his hopes would be real
lied. as Gen. Carlos Morales, gov
ernor of Porto Plata, former priest,
who started the movement, has also
aspirations for the place. Another
reason for believing that Gen. Jiminez
would not again become president was
4he opposition to him of the Vas
nuez element.
1 Gen. Jimiiaez, before his appear
ance as an fnsurrecto,' was mer-
chant in this city. He was proclaimed
president of Santo Domingo on the
overthrow of President Heureaux in
1898, although as in the present in
stance, he took no part In the fight
ing. He was, in turn, deposed by
Gen. Vasquez who was then vice
president His one ambition since
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
continl ed from third page

the building Of the canal across the
isthmus OF Panama. This was the
route which commended itself to the
deliberate Judgment OF tn gress.
and we can now acquire by treaty the
right TO construct the canal over this
route The question now, therefore, Is
not by which route the isthmian canal
shall be built, for that question has
been definitely and irreyocably decid-
ed The question is simply whether or
not we shall have an isthmian canal.
When the congress directed that we
should take the Panama route under
treaty with Colombia the essence of
the condition, Of course. referred not
to the government which controlled
that ronte. but to the route itself: to the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12

itiatory course of lectures of the Turn
hull chair of poetry at Johns Hopkins
university. These were repeated later
at Columbia and at the University OF
Pennsylvania His critical works in
cude victorian Poets" written in
1875; Poets of America" 1885; and
"Vhe Nature and Elements of Poetry
in 1892.
Mr.. Stedman's poems were familiar
as early as 1860. AS his experience
widened his works gained in grace and
mower He divided his time later be-
tween Wall street and his books. al
though always remaining faithful to the
former. He had great many friends in
the literary world in the days of his
youth. and this circle has been steadily
growing. His friendship with Horace
Greeley was of long standing, and when
the poet came to write lovingly of the
sage Of Chappaqua" he wrote truly,
but the characteristics were those of
q. C. Stedman as we'll as Of the man 10
whom they were addressed:
lie saw the goodness, not the faint
In many poor dO-hOtulhB creature,
And gave to sinner and to saint.
But kept his faith in human nature;
Perchauce he was not worldly wise.
Yet we who noted, standing nearer,
The ehrewd, kind twinkle IN his eyes.
For every weakness held him dearer
EIr. Stedman is now engaged upon
"Tbe History of Wall Street" a life
story of men and deeds which he is SC
| fitted TO tell
To this work he will bring a keer
| sense Of observation kindly sympathy
and the gracious craft Of the teller Of an
ecdotes who makes such entertaining
! hits a work of simple art. This history
NJ the street" which, of necessity, mus
he threaded with gold. wiz, it is safe t
saw. possess none Of the sad, dispiritini
influence of Hood when he sang of tn,
sunny metal 1t Is the whole hearted
optimism Of Mr. Stedman that ha
brought him to a silvery youth. in tn
c1oudless. crystalline winter of hi
! tbreescore years and ten.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12

Latest Revoluuonl
then, it is SAIL was to regain the of
flee of chief executive of the little
West Indian republic in which he
seems to have at last succeeded. Gen.
Jiminez is about 60 years old, I'M
usually tall for a Dominican, and has
a military carriage"
The New Orlean- Picayuue advo-
Gates the annexation of the island be-
fore these perpetual disturbances get
the United States into trouble 1t
says.
Revolutions are as common in San
to Domingo as the recurrence of the
seasons. There have been half a
dozen such outbreaks in as manr years,
and between times the country lLself
is kept in a state of unrest by bad
government, and foreign countries
are put to annoyance by infringe
ments upon the rights and property
Of their subjects and embargoes placed
upon trade.
"Santo Domingo is one of the little
opera-bouffe republics whose very ex-
istence is possible only because of the
jealousies and rivalries existing be-
tween the great nations of the earth
The governing classes in Santo Do
mingo are negroes, and their attempts
at government are a mere travesty
upon republican forms and institu-
lions. The only law is the convenience
and caprice OF those in power and
revenues are collected only to furnish
fat livings for successful faction lead
ers. As soon as one faction grows
more powerful than the one eontroll
ing the government for the time be-
ing, there is revolution, and one
set of rascals is turned out to make
room for a worse.
"The latest revolution brings into
prominence the question of forcibly
annexing Santo Domingo and Hayti
as the best means of preventing them
from embroiiing us sooner or later
4 with one or the other Of the European
powers. At least we could compe
4 them to maintain a stable and strong
b government, Of whose friendship VIC
could be certain"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
uenI sbower of QunilS.

+ Gross Berskercl1, in Hungary, was Wis
tied the other day by furious cloud
hurst. The inhabitants, who fled indoors
for shelter, were greatly astonished at
the heavy impact with which the sup
posed raindrops struck the ground
when at last the storm ceased the peo-
ple came out, and were amazed to find
the soil literally covered with quails. a
migratory flight of which happened tc
be over the village when they were
caught by the force OF the cloudburst
and dashed to the ground by thousands
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
Few Germnns in boston.

The only large cities that have not a
large German population are Boston
with less than five per cent German;
and washington, d. c., with seven per
cent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
TurIsey's Mig war Expense.

Something like three-fourths Of the
annual expenditure Of the Turkish gov
eminent has Of recent years been for
arms and munitions of war.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12

The average wealth for the general
population Of the United States Is
81 .23G; that Of the Usage Indians is
Sl1500 per capita
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
RusSin's Enormous Growth.

Within so years Russia has acquired
new territory. which in area is larger
xhan the United States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-05
Potosi School Notes.

The fall term of school ended
last week and the winter
term began Monday. There was
Thanksgiving recess Of two days
between the terms. The pupils of
the High school, whose record of
attendance and punctuality for
the term just closed is perfect,
are Misses Cora barrow, Belle Nc
Kelvey and Myrtle OFT, and Messrs,
Walter Busch and Ralph barrow
It is a mark of distinction to be
neither absent from school nor
tardy for whole term.
Honorable G. P. Cary, State
Superintendent has just issued a
revised edition Of the Manual of
Free High schools. This Manual is
in three parts. Part 1 contains
general suggestions on qualifica-
lions of teachers and school manage
ment and on the courses of study;
part 2 anplifies the courses and
offers suggestive methods of teach
ing; part gives the laws under
which school are organized and
maintained
We are glad to note many
worthy and commendable changes
which reflect the progressive spirit
in educational matters. In the
courses for four year high schools,
the classification of studies on the
required and elective scheme based
on the semester division of the
school year, is a marked improve
ment over the old iron clad''
courses. The increased amount
of history, with American
history in the last year, the devot-
ing a semester to each arithmeti"
and bookkeeping, semester to
civics, in the third year which was
formerly divided into constitu-
tional history and constitutions
for the spring term, Of the second
year, the placing advanced algebra
for half year in the fourth year
of the courses, will be heartily
welcomed by high school teachers
all over the State. Principals of three
year high schools where there are
no assistants employed, will rejoice
over the fact that after 1904 an
assistant who shall devote at last
one-balf her time to high school
work, will be required.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-05
Don'ts for Xmas Shoppers.

Don't fail to have row with
your wife over the amount you are
to spend for presents for the per-
sons who gave her presents last
year.
Don't forget to send your picture
to relatives and lother persons for
whom you care little or nothing.
Don't go to the gallery before
Dec. 81 to have them taken.
Don't put any money in the bank
after Nov. 25.
Don't put any money in the bank
before Feb. Is.
Don't pay the grocer or the
butcher until after the holidays.
Don't fail to give your wife some
book you wish badly.
Don't forget that it is not the cost
of a present that makes it acceptable.
So don't pay more than 80 cents for
one.