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The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26

f MdIly OICldfUS lldu lIO lIU1U. dllO received extra heavy pruning last season. All orchards that did not receive this heavy pruning last year should now, if not al- ready had, receive close inspec- tion. All dead limbs and strag- gling branches should be remov- ed. This is very important op- eration. It improves the orchard and fruit in more ways than we are generally aware of.
 1st. It enables the trees to put out new buds and grow new wood for next years crop.
 2nd. It gives more air and sum- shine to this years crop, gives color and flavor, beside size and quality to the fruit. The suc- cessful orchardist will spare neither knife nor shears in the or chard at this season of the year.
 CURL LEAF.
 All peach trees in this section are subject to curl leaf. This disease is fatal to a great many orchards. For the first year or two, it's effect is not so apparent, but if not arrested, the tree gen. erally will dwindle and grow weaker year by year until it final ly dies. This is the proper time to fight the disease. A heavy so- lution of bluestone and water just before the trees bloom will usual ly arrest the disease. Use 10 lbs. of bluestone to 50 gallons of water. Apply just before the bloom comes out. Most writers say use lime with the bluestone, but if it is of any advantage I have not been able to detect it after an ex- perience of several years.
 TO PREVENT BoRBRs.
 One pint of carbolic acid, five gallons of whitewash, one pound of sulphur, half pound of salt, and a quart of soap. l have not used this formula for borers, but have found carbolic acid and sul- phur very effective in preventing peach rot. The formula above is used extensively in Georgia, where the peach industry is much older than here, and they claim that it is a fair preventative. It is applied to the tree from top to roots to crotchet just before or af ter blooming. The scent of the acid coupled with the other in- gredients drives the moth away and no eggs are deposited.
 THREE BIRDS WITH ONE STONE.
 Many of our readers have good young orchards on hand and are somewhat perplexed as to what crops to grow that will be least disadvantages to the trees, and most economical in a financial point of view. We often hear of killing two birds with one stone The plan which l propose and which great many pursue with benefit, gets as many as three birds with one stone, and if had as much as 500 acres in young orchard, 1 should exert every eff fort to have it cultivated in the following way.
 Run the orchard off in rows three feet wide. In the bottom of these rows or furrows drop 200 lbs. of any good commercial fertilizer, per acre, bed up and plant in cot- ton. The cultivation of the cot ton would be cultivation for the trees. This is one bird killed. The guano will be ample manure for trees and cotton. Another bird killed. The cotton usually will pay for guano and expense of cultivating and gathering. An other fat bird killed.
 Now the fruit grower has the guano and all the expense of cul- tivation paid for and usually a snug little sum to lay aside for a rainy day.
 Fearful Odds Against Him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26
d-StOnes Pronounced Fakes

y AAOhiO eOO 9OONa'
 Mad-Stones Pronounced Fakes.
 The following article is from the March number of '"The American Farmer" published at Indianapolis, Indiana:
 Readers of the American Farm CT must have noticed that the ed- itor has a great aversion to super stitious beliefs of all kinds and never loses an opportunity to ''knock" one of those pernicious breeders of ignorance. The latest called to our attention is the widely prevalent belief in the vir- tue of "mad- stones' to cure dog bites. It is astonishing to what extent this belief prevails among otherwise, sensible people. Re- gently in Indianapolis supposed mad dog bit three people, includ- ing a policeman and a police mans s child. Several days after the killing it was gravely an- nounced in the newspapers that the bitten polio eman had gone to New Castle. Indiana, to apply a maidstone and that the other in- tended to take his child to Terre Haute for the same purpose. It was almost pitiable to read such stories as these in papers at the capital of a great state at the opening of the fourth year of the twentieth century. Manifestly, if these people had had poison in- jected into them by a rabid ani- nal, it would have accomplished it's deadly work long before the maidstone was applied, even sup posing the latter to have virtue as a poison extractor. But, of course, it has no such virtue. The best that can be said for it is that, like "old women's medi- cine," if it does no good it will do no harm. The harm comes from encouraging and nuturing these superstitious fancies. u
 The theory is that madstones are connections formed in the stomachs or intestines of deer, which is itself a mere figment of the imagination and a child of delusion. Let some one bring formal proof that any such stone has been formed or found in any animals stomach. Manifestly neither the maidstone nor any other stone is of the slightest eff ficiency in cases of rabies, or hy- drophobia. It is germ disease, the germs being introduced. into the wound by the bite of a. rabid animal If there be any germs, they are taken into the circulation within few minutes. There they slowly multiply in number, until they become so numerous as to produce the symptoms of the disease. The only treatment that has ever proved efficient is the serum treatment. The serum is produced from a culture of the ra- bies germ, andis injected into the circulation by a hypodermic sy- ringe. When a person is bitten by an animal there is good reason to believe is suffering from rabies, those who play with his life by using maidstone are guilty of deliberate murder. The patient should be taken to some city where there is a Pasteur hos pital. The newspapers which allow the publication of mad stone cures are doing a great pubic injury, The majority of bites of animals are harmless. A maidstone" is applied, and the patient gets we'll. He would get we'll as quickly without the appli- cation, for he was not inoculated with rabies. If he were, he would die.
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26
CANDIDATES HERE MONDAY
The Speakers Were Greeted by
 Quite a Good sized Crowd.

The Speakers Were Greeted by
 Quite Good sized Crowd.
 Candidates galore were here Monday and the people courte- ously quit their work and listen . ed at them lay their claims before the voters.
 The principal interest in the county campaign was manifested in the race for representative. As stated exclusively by THE TRIBUNE last week the two gentle men running for this office have a good deal to say about each other as we'll as about themselves.
 Dr. J. w. Poynor spoke first and made strong appeal for the suffrage of the people in this his last attempt for office, if turned down at the primary. He criticized Fuller's record and re- peated several of the charges made in his Liberty speech, dwelling at length on the Johnson pardon case. He thought Full ler's record was such that he did not deserve a second term.
 Fuller was then introduced. He thanked the people of Hickory township for the splendid support given him two years ago, not withstanding the township had a candidate for this office in the person of w. R. Phillips.
 He again discussed the various measures that he had fought for in the last legislature, and said if Dr. Poynor or any one else would bring the proof that he had been unfaithful to his trust in one single instance, he would with draw from the race. If he had been faithful he thought demo- cratic usage entitled him to a sec ond term.
 In short rejoinder pr. Poynor said that he thought the creation of the western district was 8 great mistake but since 1t was done he was willing for the people to rule in the matter.
 Considerable time of both can didates was used in referring to newspaper accounts, affidavlts, letters, rumors, etc.
 The candidates for co unty judge were then accorded a re- spectful hearing. Judge White referred to the three races he had made for county office and the very small margin that he lacked in two of the races of elect ion. He wants to be known as the "good roads county judge" :"
 Thomas Fancher presented his claims for this office in a plain, open manner; said he was born in Corroll county but had never before asked for an office and that he believed he was com petent to make a good county judge; that he would be the proudest boy in the county if tfe people saw fit and proper to honor him with this office.
 J. H. Jackson and John Mc- Loud, candidates for circuit clerk, both presented their claims for that office and earnestly solicited the support of the democrats at the primary"
 Henry L. Bunch and Ali Leathers each presented their claims for collector. MT. Leath- : CTS felt that Mr. Anderson had been honored long enough and said that his ten years in office had not improved his qualifica- tions one whit and he thought it was time for Anderson to be re- tired.
 Joe Fancher announced him. self a candidate for county clerk and thanked the voters of Hick- ory township for the 118 votes cast for him in this township two years ago, when he run for asses- SOr.
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The Chorus Club.

The Chorus Club, which was organized in
January last with William ]. Palmer as its
musical director, has been holding weekly
rehearsals and las in the brief period of its
history reached an advanced stage Of pro-
ficiency. A number OF operate and sacred
choruses have been rehearsed and more re-
Gently IT took M the sacred cantata, '"rhe
Holy One of israel" by Gabriel, which 1t
presented at st. Paul's English Lutheran
Church week ago ard greatly delighted
the large audience that greeted its maiden
appearance Since then it has been heard
In two other city churches with like result
and last night the spo cious auditorium of
Trinity NJ. e. Church was filled with an ap-
preciative but critical audience and the rem
dition Of the beautiful, cantata was fire.
quentiy interrupted with spontaneous APP
plause.
These decided successes have encouraged
the managers to continue the organisation
the coming season, and number Of singers
have declared their intention Of adding their
names 10 the society, which now has over
eighty members enrolled.
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THE CLOSING SESSION.
Crittenton Mission Conference Brings
Its Labors to an End.

The closing session of the conference in
this city OF the National Florence Critten-
ton Mission was held last night Its chief
feature was discussion by Mrs Kate w.
Barrett of what can be done to lesson the
social evil. Mrs. Barrett has had many
years of work IN the field covered by the
mission. Briefly suggestions were:
1. Stop the Gale of liquor In disorderly
houses.
2. Establish close police supervision and
authority over such places
g. Require a record to be kept OF every in
mate of a disorderly house, giving her age.
history so far rs obtainable. etc.
L. Require that before being permitted to
enter d!sorderly house those women who
come from other places shall report to the
chief Of police.
| 8. Make 1t possible for girl to earn an
honest living.
While not advocating that police super
vision and authority should be carried to
the extent II Ii In some foreign cities. where
tho social evil IL II legally recognised insti-
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Marine Corps Orders.

Capt. Logan Ireland. from the marine
battalion. naval station. Guantanamo,
Cuba, to San Juan, P. r.. for duty at the
marine barracks there. relieving Mai.
Thee. p. Kane, who has been ordered to
his home to reportsto the brigadier general
commandment.
First Lieut. S. A. w. Patterson from the
marine barracks. League Island, Pa, to the
marine barracks, New York
Second Lieuts. Arthur Stokes and John
H White to Annapolis for instruction
First Lieut.. Cleyburn McCauley from the
naval station. Guantanamo. Cuba, to Guile
bra, for duty with the permanent marine
garrison at that place, relieving Second
Lieut.. F. A. Udell. who is ordered to the
marine barracks. New York.
First Lieut.. John 8. Bates, granted six
months leave on account of sickness
Second Lieut.. Fred ID. Kilgore from the
marine battalion, Guantanamo, Cuba, to
the marine barracks. San Juan. p. r., re-
lieving Second Lieut.. L. G. Miller. who is
ordered to the marine barracks, Ports
mouth, N. III.
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DEATH OF MIR. WoRTHINGToN.
Old Washingtonian Expires Suddenly
at L Street Residence.

Mr.. Charles Worthington, one Of the
founders of and probably the oldest MEM
Der of the Metropolitan Club. died sudden
" at his residence, 1409 L street north
west shortly after midnight last night.
Mr.. Worthington had been in his usual
health and gave no indication of the illness
that caused his death. which came as a
shock to large circle of friends and ac-
qualntances. no bs
Mr.. Worthinsten. was native Washing
tonian, his family having lived in this vi
cinity for more! than hundred years He
is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Mr. Worthington was born in 1881 and re-
Gently celebrated the forty-fourth anniver-
sary of hts marriage to Miss Rebecca Brit
ton. 5atGJ3
vate funeral ceremonies on Monday
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w. B. MOSES & SONS, IF St., Cor. 18th.


the case of Davis Jewell against the South
ern Railroad Company. which was a suit
for damages in the sum of $1,000 for per-
sonal injuries alleged to have been sustain
ed at the Washington and Ohio freight sta
ton, while the plaintiff was in the employ
Of the defendant company. Attorney c. c..
Carlin appeared for the railroad and At
torney John M. Johnson represented the
plaintiff. The defendant demurring to the
evidence the court instructed the jury to
find a verdict against the defendant COM
pany, fixing the amount of damages By
that procedure all the questions of law
were left to be determined upon the de-
murrer, the jury having the province only
to find damages and fix the amount. The
sum of $3.50 was fixed in the verdict.
Serious Result of Assault
E. L. Pepper appeared before Justice Ca
ton in the police court this morning as
complainant against Arthur Mcclure, col
ored. charging him with assault. The in
jury which Mr.. Pepper received at the
hands OF the colored man resulted in the
loss of one eye. but Mr.. Pepper stated to
the court that he did not believe that Nc
Clure had any intention in what he did be-
yond that of simple assault. He said he
thought the unfoward result was due prin-
cipally to improper treatment Justice Ca
the prisoner had spent several weeks in Jail
already, and dismissed him. Mcclure was
represented by Attorney Eugene Taylor.
General Matters.
The regular monthly meeting of r. =. Lee
Camp. Confederate Veterans next Monday
night will be the occasion of a special visit
from Capt. George L. Christian of Rich
mond state grand commander. The camp
has made arrangements to handsomely en-
terrain the visitor.
The meeting Of the city democratic COM
mittee, called to decide upon date for the
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Funeral of James T. Walter.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mr.. James T. Walter were held this after
noon at the late residence, 634 Pickford
place. northeast. The deceased was en-
gagged in the building business as a con-
tractor. He had the respect and conf
dence of a large circle of friends
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Carpets.

Ienox Rugs oxI2: $1,000
best quality Tapestry Brussels Rugs from $500
Rugs "a inch. S. so to $I75
Administer Rugs 3x6 $3.50 $225
IL Administer Mats 60; ...... $I5o $o75
Atwood Art Squares 21zx3 yards; from to $375
Oriental Colored Rugs, 5x8 it. from $3.50
Carpets, it. $3.50
d Carpets 76xIo6; $1,000 $I4oo
Carpets $3.50
Carpet Remnants Vevets Tapestry and Administer
Is remnants LlnOeums from 100 TO 45c per yd.
20 remnants Ocloths; from SOC TO lcc per yq.
a patterns Carpet $I5o to $o75
6paerns Velvet Carpet FROM SI5o to SOS
Tapestry Carpet; SIoo $3.50
Tapestry Carpet from $3.50 to 5000
Special fine Mahogany Armstrong Piano. height it. in
length it. depth The action responds to the slightest
and beautiful of the highest
quality This sale from $3.50 to SITS cash.
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democratic municipal primary. will be held
this evening at O'Clock in Fleischmanns
Hotel.
Messrs. T. N. Davis. chief dispatcher OF
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon railroad, ard w. r. Vernon, assist
ant ticket receiver of the road. have gone
for brief tour through the west
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Lamsbmrgh Furniture (
INTER-OCEAN BUILDING,
SIP Ninth Street.

tuition, Mrs. Barrett he'd that a certain de-
gree of this supervision and authority, with
Its necessary accom- animent of segregation.
must be provided. I'm no other way" she
said. can the problem be dealt with sue
cessfuily'
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c. ". Taylor. president of the Morristown
(Tenn) National Bank. committed suicide by
shooting himself through the breast He
lived long enough after the fatal shot was
fired to make his will. disposing Of a large
estate. He had been In this city several
weeks.
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man. but as the sun shone out the day we
stood on Lookout Mountain, and looked
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ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
REMAINS OF JAMES McCANN RE-
MOVED TO PHILADELPHIA.
Was Victim Of Accident on Railroad
Verdict In Damage Suit-Gen-
eral and Personal
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. April 80, 1904.
The remains of James Mccain, whose
death resulted from injuries received in an
accident on the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad, several miles below
this city, were brought here yesterday
afternoon and forwarded this morning to
the former home of the deceased. In Phila-
delphia, for interment. Mccain was en-
ployed on the construction OF the double
track through Prince william county. and
yesterday morning. about II o'clock, he
was caught between machinery and was
terribly mangied. He was placed aboard
the first northbound train, with view OF
bringing him to the hospital. but he ex-
pired before reaching Alexandria The re-
mains were then taken to the undertaking
establishment of B. Wheatley. on King
street. The unfortunate man was forty-dve
years of age. He resided with his wife IN
Philadelphia.
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In the corporation court yesterday. Judge
Barley presiding, the most of the days
session was taken up with proceedings In
The Imperial press., 1904-07-02
"CITIZENS' TICKET.
Enthusiastic Meeting "Wednesday
 Night. Speech by Judge Farr.

The supporters of the "Citizens" ticket held an enthusiastic meeting Wednesday night in the old drug store building un Eighth street. The Braw- CTS of the evening were heard by an appreciative audience who overhowed the hall and filled the door and windows.
 Judge T. P. Banta, chairman, pre- sidel with grace and dignity. He stated the purpose of the meeting in few brief remarks and introduced Judge Farr as the exponent of the "Citizens platform.
 Judge Farr paid handsome tribute to the pioneers of the country, especially to those of the Imperial Valley. He believed in municipal ownership of pub. lie utilities, especially water and light plants and believed the time would come when the government would own all railways and telegraph systems. In words Of warning, he called the atten ton oi the voters to the danger of the town from fire at the present time, with the water plant in control oi cor poration. Painting the future of Inn perii,l, free from the domination of out side interests, in glowing colors, he fol- lowed by thanking the ladies for their presence at political gathering He closed by advising the voters to east their ballots according to their best convictions.
 J. J, Sweeney, candidate for trustee, was introduced and announced himself as standing for the best interests of the people.
 Judge Banta closed the meeting with a.lew timely words on the principles for which the "Citizens' ticket stood, and was warmly applauded
The Imperial press., 1904-07-02
RESIDENCE OF MIR. JOSEPH BECKER

The design is by Mrs. Becker herself, and the execution is the handiwork of Contractor C. r.. Irwin, whose good qualities are attested in thorough work r,anshnp and elaborate finish through out. This charming place is the home "f MT. and Mrs. Joseph Becker, their daughter Miss Elsa, and son and daughter-in law, Mir. and Mrs. Harry |. Becker, and shows what can be done in the way of making home in the Im- perial Valley when people give il the same attention they are willing to else where.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-02
"CITIZENS' IMPERIAL" MEET
 lNu
A Good Crowd and Housing Meeting, Stirring Speeches and Good
 Music.

That was a great meeting at the "Hotel Imperial" corner Wednesday night. A crowd gathered early by the handsome building, which was bril- liantly lighted anal seats brought to the broad piazzas. Extra seats were also provided in the street in front. The beautiful balcony made n fine vantage ground for the Imperial Band that located itself at the corner, and from it's elevated position stirring airs tloatcd far and wide.
 An opposition band also stationed itself at the Commercial, nearly oppo- site. and later at Webster'~ pool room, but the crowd remained loyal to it's post and refused to be drawn off.
 The meeting was called to order by $. Q. Long, who read the platform oI the party and said it's nominees would be found standing squarcly on it, not only before but after election.
 Such of the candidates as were present confirmed this in brief addresses, which were warmly received: others were unavoidably absent, but their well.known integrity was taken as sui- ficient guarantee of the fact.
 The ladies oi the Hotel Imperial parlor assisted the program with music, and Miss Waters proved herself an artist in song and recitation. Miss Gross also rendered handsomely an in- strumeutal solo.
 Judge MacDougal made speech that proved him skilled campaign orator, and Frank x. Chaplin gave a talk full
The Imperial press., 1904-07-02

The townsite of Imperial is mile square -6I0 acres-but of this was origi- nally plated, in 1901, only 4s0 acres, leaving still unplatted the strip on the west side, between E and F. streets, a quarter of mile wide and a mile long. comprising the remaining l60 acres.
 This strip, now in barley, has just been plated by the Company and is added to the subdivided map of the town.
 It comprises 42 blocks of l2 lots each, the rows of blocks being three wide, from east to west, and fl long, from north to south.
 This addition is called the [" Park Ad dition" and includes two parks of block each, namely, Prospect Park, in
The Imperial press., 1904-07-02
FOR GREATER IMPERIAL
 Park Addition" on the West-a l6O Acre
on the West Strip.
Four Hundred and Eighty Lots Added to the Town Plat

block 2S, bounded by E and c, Fifth and Sixth streets, and Humboldt Park in block l5, bounded by B and c, Tenth and Eleventh Streets. There are also four other parks in the town site; En- ersOn Park, Paulin Park, Heber Park and Blaisdell Park, besides a block set aside for court house purposes, in antic- ipation of a new county, and situated be- tween and K, Tenth and Eleventh streets.
 The prices of these lots in the new addition have been fixed at the low rate of $50 to $l00, even on Eighth street. This, however, is only temporary, ex- pecting to be advanced in the fall.
 The terms will be half cash, remain der in two equal payments of six and twelve months, at six per cent. interest