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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-11-17

BEATING OUT HEMP SEED IN KEN.
lucky.
English and Dutch homes. These of
course were of such plants as were
considered necessaries of life-cOrn
barley and peas, while fruit trees
were also set out.
Early records show that in 1853,
Nathaniel Bird, a book-dealer of New
port, r. l., advertised garden seeds
just arrived from London. The fol-
lowing year an announcement was
made by Gideon Welles that he had
some choice Connecticut onion seeds
for sale. In New York city hemp and
fax seeds were advertised for sale as
early as 1765. Boston, however, be-
ing NE commercial center in the early
days, vas the chief city for the sale
Of garden seeds. In 1867 out Of twen-
ty-six advertisers in the Boston Ga
zette, six were dealers in seeds. Dur
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-11-17
A CALIFORNIA ONION PATCH.
fact, the Department will send any
body a pamphlet describing simple
Of tastipCr Sanis

fact, the Department will send any
body a pamphlet describing simple
methods of testing seeds.
Firms with any reputation behind
them can not afford to work off poor
seeds, and if lot of seed is tested
and found to be defective in germina-
tive qualities, the seedsmen will prob
ably stand ready to supply good arti-
Gle in its place. The fault,i fact, may
not be the seedman's. Although the
seed dealers attempt to convey the
idea that they raise their own seeds
on their own farms, such practice is
manifestly impossible where vast sup
piles of seeds are furnished. They
raise some of the seeds, but large
quantities are contracted for by them
with other growers and farmers, and
there Is always q chance of the seeds
men themselves being imposed upon.
So that it is well for the individual
grower to test each batch of farm or
garden seeds which fle expects to
plant. The test which he can make
will show him nothing regarding vari-
cites; he may be getting a common
cabbage instead of some high-priced
novelty, that can only be determined
at the end of the year: but the gov
eminent experiments along this line
are effectually holding the more ire
sponsible seedsmen in line. and the
farmer himself can check up with his
seedsmen on the question of germi-
nation.
Seeds terminate Quickly.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-11-17

One Of the most thriving businesses
In the United States today and which
seemingly carries on its work regard
less of the fluctuations of stocks on
the great exchanges, is the growing
and selling of seeds. From small be-
ginnings In the colonial period this
business has grown so that now its
value in measured by the tens Of mil
liens. The first beginning of the seed
business commenced in small shops
where a few boxes Of seed shared a
corner with Goldfish or shelf with
calicoes or books. To-day it has come
to claim for itself immense ware
houses and business establishments,
having interests which extend to
every portion of the globe.
The Pilgrims probably were the first
introducers of seeds into this country,
for they brought with them seeds of
the plants cultivated by them In their
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-11-17

or VarletleS are made. Samples are
also planted of the vast quantities OF
seed sent out for Congressional dis
tribution. The Department has in fact
done much to purge the country of
dishonest seed dealers, and a large
force is constantly employed securing
seeds from dealers and testing them,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-11-17
Mulberry Fences.

There are but few fences in ia
pan. The mulberry tree is planted in
stead, the leaves of which furnish food
for silk worms. Nearly 100000 acres
are thus utilized.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-11-17

grown in this country for at least fifty
years. The amount raised, even at
the present time, is not sufficient to
meet the trade and the greater part of
the fiower-seed sold is imported from
Europe.
Importance of Seed Testing.
Since the days Of tradition a great
deal Of attention has been paid to
seed testing for quality of germina-
ton. Seeds have been floated or have
been heated until they popped; they
have been broken and the fracture
noted; they have been cut and judged
by the appearance of the inside.
Various experiment stations of the
United States have, for a long time.
paid much attention to practical seed
testing. The Department of Agricul-
ture for nearly eight years has con-
Quoted trial ground in connection
with its seed laboratory. where studies
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

G. II. Schirmer. the thoroughly eff.
cient manager for the Postal Tele'
graph company, has resigned his posi-.
ton to accept a place In the Office
of the Cattle Sanitary board. Mr.,
Schirmer resigned because the work
is too strenuous. The company re
| quires one man to do the work of two
men and to work double time. The
new manager Is w. d. Emerson. a
good man. who has however, asked
to be relieved for the same reason
that caused Mr.. Schirmer's resigna'
ton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

The taking off Of No. 9 and 10 pas
senger trains and reducing the running
Of the limited to twice q week, appears
to make no difference in the number
Of passenger trains passing through
Las Vegas. Both No. ! and No. 2 are
In two heavy sections this afternoon,
and that has been the rule for several
days. Both sections of No. / came in
before No. 2, while the first section OF
No. 2 didn't arrive till after three and
the second section is reported at five
o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Invitations have been received in
this city to attend the marriage of
Miss Catherine Olive Mcbride, sister
Of DR.. Robert Edwin Mcbride of Las
Cruces. to Attorney w. A. Fleming
Jones, also Of Las Cruces. Mr.. Jones
has visited Las Vegas a number Of
times and Is well known throughout
the territory. DR.. Mcbride attended
the recent meetings OF the medical
association here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Mrs. j. ". Ward has received a let.
ter from her son Charley. which tells
OF the serious injury of Larry Doyle,
formerly of this city. now foreman for
the Lantry-Sharpe Construction COM
pany at Truxton. A. 7. The young
man while supervising some work,
fell twenty feet down the side of a
cliff, He sustained a broken leg. a
fractured knee and other injuries. The
writer took Doyle into Williams.
where he vas placed in the hospital.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09
Montefiore conoreoatIon

Regular Sabbath services tonight
at 8 o'clock. and tomorrow morning
az 10 o'clock Sermon tonight. Meet
ing of b. B. lodge for the election of
officers Wednesday night at s o'clock.
Social culture meeting of Temple Aid
Monday night at s o'clock at Frater.
nal brotherhood hall. The public at
large is cordially invited to attend our
services. DIR. NJ. Lefkovits. Rabbi.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Fred X. Bowen, field representative
of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety, with headquarters at Albuquer-
que. who has been here for a few days,
received a letter yesterday which
brought the pleasing information that
he had been top-notched in the amount
Of insurance written in the southwest.
ern district for the past month. The
letter came from the young mans IA.
ther, the general manager for the dis.
trict. who Is resting at the Grand
Canyon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Word comes from Albuquerque that
Rev. Robert NJ. Craig will leave Mon
day for New York to begin his work
as assistant general superintendent Of
Presbyterian missions for the Ameri.
can field. His wife will follow in a
couple OF weeks. His daughter. Miss
Minnie Craig, n OF the Las Vegas
teachers OF last year, will spend the
summer In Santa Fe. probably going
to New York in the fall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

+. d. Bull Of the Graham Paper
company OF st. Louis. went north to-
day after calling on his trade In the
city. Mr.. Bull has been absent from
his home In Dallas, Tex, since Christ.
mas. During the time he has sold
twenty-five carloads Of paper. He Is
now On his way home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Owen L. Wood, son Of Prof. J. A.
Wood. formerly superintendent Of the
Las Vegas public schools. was gradu.
ated yesterday from the Rose Poly.
fechnic institute at Terre Haute. Ind,
after . four years course. He will
spend the summer with his parents in
Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

There have been no deaths In Las
Vegas for about half a month. The
u%ndertakers say that the majority Of
deaths they have had to deal with
since the first Of the year have been
results OF violent killings. The re.
cord for May bids fair to equal that
OF last August, when there was only
one death for the month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Those who attended the informal
dance NJ the club last night had a de.
lightful time. Among the outside
guests We're Miss ]. Van Houton of
Ration and her friend. Miss Foster.
Miss Anderson OF st. Louis. Miss
Watkins of Owenboro. Ky, and Mr..
Mccullough Of ST. Louis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

The county commissioners as a
hoard Of equalization are still wrest.
ling with the complaint problem, but
as nothing Of great importance has
thus far shown up 1t il hoped that the
body can soon adjourn as an equaIi-
cation board.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Aparty OF instructors OF the Nor
NAL university will cast aside dull care
for a week, and enjoy the zon and
other things at the Harvey mountain
ranch. In the party which leaves for
there tomorrow will be Miss r. Nc.
Cricket, Miss Helen Carrick, Miss r.
Erhardt, Miss NJ. Tanning and Miss NJ.
Callaghan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

The f%ive-dollar hat awarded by the
Hub to the Las Vegas batter who
made the highest batting average in
the four race meet games went TO
Charlie Rathbnrn. Charlie Daniel was
a close second.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Tho commissioners Of the county
are sitting as a board OF equalization.
There Is said to be considerable rea.
son why a number OF tax payers of
this precinct could see the board
with advantage. However. any reduc.
ions or changes asked for must be
spoken Of at once.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

The management OF 81. Anthony's
Will build three more tent cottages on
the grounds. The institution is full
TO overlooking al a season OF the year
when ordinarily there are many
empty rooms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Work has again been delayed on
the Y. M. c. A. foundation on account
ct the heavy rain Of Wednesday. At
this rate the building ought to be
ready for dedication about two years
hence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Weather.-Partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday. Probable thundershowers
and cooler In eastern portion Saturday.
Maximum temperature 70; minimum
temperature IS; mean temperature g..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

The following insurance companies
have paid to Hon. Pedro Perea, super.
%intendent Of insurance, the 500 fee
which authorizes them to do business
In the territory: Connecticut Fire In.
surance company of Hartford: Pala.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09
DICE IN

A game of dice called saro is
played by the Negritos in the Philip
pines, Instead of dots the marks on
the small wooden cubes are incised
lines made with a knife.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Dining car No. 141O, which was
considerably broken up In an accident
ut Winslow, passed through the city
yesterday on It's way from Albuquer.
que shops to Chicago headquarters,
1t looked as fine and sound as ever.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

W. l.. Crockett's fine new horse re.
Gently brought in from Kansas by
Mr.. Garrard, attracted considerable
attention on the street today and
elected favorable comment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Cbildren's day service will be held
al the Presbyterian church next Sun.
day Mt IL o'clock. All parents and
friends are desired to be present. The
regular Sunday school lesson win be
at GAS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Al a meeting OF the Royal Arch
chapter, held at Masonic temple next
Monday night, three candidates will
qualify for the golden spurs In the
usual strenuous manner
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

tine Fire Insurance company. Of New
York; Union Mutual Life Insurance
company Of Portland. Maine: Fire As.
ISOLATION Of Philadelphia, Of Philadel.
phia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

Word IN from the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Leon Manko In Kansas City
10 Las Vegas relatives OF the arrival
of 0 fine. strong boy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09
Brief Meadow City Paragraphs

Last nights band concert on the
west side was enjoyed by a large mum.
Der OF strollers In the park.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09

The territorial irrigation commits.
sion OF which Frank Springer OF this
city Is a member, has been called to
meet in Santa Fe June Is.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-09
Fermin Garcia, aged sixty.eight, who
died Tuesday. was buried yesterday
from the west side church.

The plasterers have begun work on
the Hedgcock & Koogler building on
Douglass avenue, the walls OF which
are now completed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
LOAN SHARK
CAUSES MAN
TO LOSE JOB

o. Boyle, brakeman on the
Northern Pacific railroad, was dis-l
missed from the service of that
company a few days ago on &C.
count Of an assignment Of his SAL
airy to, it Is said, Miss v. v. Craven
who runs the Standard Salary
Loan company in the Mohawk
block.
Boyle borrowed $25 from tho
loan company and was charged
$3.50 per month interest on the
money. This amounts to 10 pen
cent per month, or, at compound
interest, about $50 per cent year.
He paid his first interest about
Oct. 20, or one month after the
loan was made. Before the second
interest was due, his salary was
attached and he lost his positions
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
E.. M|N|STER STRAUS HAS WORD OF
MASSACRES IN 81 RUSSIAN TOWNS

sacres took place in 81 different
cities and towns. We had sup
posed that only about 40 places
had been affected.
at is impossible to state how
many thousands have been muir.
dered, how many more thousands
have been wounded, or how many
sores of thousands have been driv-
en- from their homes and despoiled
from all earthly possessions.
zone thing we are certain Of,
about 10000 were massacred in
Odessa, and about $4,000 wounded
in that city.
ain one hospital there are now
about 800 children from to IA
years old, who are suffering from
bayonet or saber wounds.
"Mr. Alfred de Rothschild has
just cabled our committee that the
outrages far exceed the extent at
first estimated.
"These pictures before me tell
the best story of this terrible cal
amity which has shocked the en-
tire civilized world. The dead we
see stretched upon the cold earth
in the photograph had been sacri-
feed under the shadow of the cross
through the diabolical Vaccinations
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27

SEATTLE. Nov. 27-The famous
old gold mine at Chiptapalpie, CO.
rea. through which Leigh Hunt of
Seattle cleaned up a million with
which to pay off his army of credit
ors in this city and the northwest,
has finally PANIED out.
The story of how Hunt secured
the mine, of how he rose from a
much wanted Micawber to gentle
man of opuleuce and wealth, con-
tains much that savors of the ro-
mantle.
Years ago, in the pioneer days of
Seattle, Leigh Hunt was a unique
character in this section He was
the proprietor of the Daily Morn
ing Post. parent of the Post-lntel-
ligencer. The story Of his business
reverses is familiar TO all Of the
old timers in Seattle. Suffice to
say that one morning Leigh Hunt
awoke to find himself on the verge
of bankruptcy, swamped beneath
an avalance of debts.
Dame Fortune, however, paid
him a visit and showed him his
way to wealth again through the
portal Of the Corea gold mine. His
interest in the property made him
Immensely wealthy, and he was
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27

The photographs published in
this newspaper Satu4 >ay and today
from Odessa showing the horrors
of the massacre of Jews in that city
were smuggled over the Russian
border to Paris and sent from
there to New York, where they
were delivered to the correspond
ent of The Press.
Immediately upon receipt in New
York Of the photographs they were
submitted to Oscar S. Straus, for
mer minister to Turkey and now
chairman of the committee Of Am
orleans who are raising by popular
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
LEIGH HUNTS BONANZA
PANIED OUT AT LAST

able to pay off million in debts.
Now, according to John Harley,
a foreman employed in the same
mine, the famous property is now
nothing but a honey comb of desert
ed shafts in the COrean hills.
Mr.. Haley returned from the
Orient Thursday on the Shawmut.
"The output of the mine has
practically ceased" said Mr.. Haley.
But this doesn't mean that Mr.
Hunts source of revenue has also
stopped. The Mai Bong, the Cher
~ BOwa, the X. L. X, Kug Son
Bong and the Tawoia are running
40 stamps, and the Taracol, so
stamps.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
Number of Dead Alone in Odessa Now
Raised From 5000 to 10000. With
$4,000 Wounded --ShoCked by Pic
lures Sent Across to This Newspaper.

subscription 100000 fund for the
relief of the suffering survivors of
the southern Russian outrages.
my God" exclaimed Mr.. Straus,
as his eye fell upon the first pic
lures from the recent massacres,
what terrible documents of bar
barism in this age of enlighten-
ment.
81 have just received a cable
gram from Baron Gunsburg, the
we'll known ST. Petersburg philan-
thropist, who Is in charge of the
distribution of our fund in the
stricken cities. He says that mas
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
AMERICAN
SNOWMAN OUT
OF TROUBLE
(Scripps News Association.)

LONDON, Nov. 27.--Joseph T.
McCadden, proprietor of an Ameri-
can circus stranded in France, was
arrested here on the instigation of
the French authorities, accused of
violation Of the bankruptcy laws,
was discharged this morning by
the court that heard the case.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
FAIR WILL
CLOSE TONIGHT

The Sacred Heart hospital fair
which is being held at the new
church closes tonight. The fat
has been a success and with to-
nights earnings, which it is ex-
pected will reach far above any
other night, will make goodly
sum for the new hospital.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
CoFFINs WITH THE FAD IN THE STREET.

of the recently deposed chief of the
holy synod.
These poor men are heroic mar
tyrs - martyrs to freedom. They
fought like the Maccabees of old,
they laid down their lives to pro-
tect their wives and innocent chill
dren from the onslaught of the
Black One Hundred, organized to
operate with the reactionaries to
stifie freedom. On the face of so
appalling crime, a horror that
makes our age shudder and pros b.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
ROOSEVE[TSCORES
AN EMPLOYEE

and consistent effort on your part
to evade the civil service law, hams
per Its workings and obstruct in
every way possible the action Of
this commission. 1t seems clearly
established that you sought to take
advantage of every technicality in
order to avoid carrying out the law
In good faith" He is charged with
nepotism and political preferment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
AGED MAN
is BURNED
TO DEATH
(Scripps News Association.

RIVERSIDE, Cal, Nov. 81. -
L. w. Ashley. an aged resident of
Murietta, this county, was burned
to death early this morning by a
fire that destroyed his mouse. 1t is
believed he was killed and his
house fired to conceal the crime.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
BOSTON
BANK IS
CLOSED
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 81
The American National bank of
Boston was closed by order Of the
directors after fruitless attempts at
liquidation by another bank. A re-
ceiver was appointed. It's capital
is 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
MARY ROpGEnS
MUST Hang
Cscrlnrs News Associatinn.1

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. Of
The supreme court refused to save
Mary Rogers of Vermont, murder
ess, from the gallows. 1t sustained
the lower court and dismissed the
appeal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27

tutes the very fundamentals of
Christianity, nothing is left for us
to say but-'Vengeance is Mine,
saith the Lord"
Mr.. Straus said that the total
fund for relief collected in the
United States amounted to nearly
100000. The committee is work.
ing to obtain s1,O0O,OOO. The money
is being forwarded Immediately by
cable and alread yis being distrib-
uted through trustworthy jewish
citizens, under the control of Baron
Gunsburg at ST. Petersburg.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
(Scripps News Assoclation.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. e.
The president this morning re-
moved from office William s. Lieb.
United States assistant treasurer,
at Philadelphia, for violation of the
civil service rules. Roosevelt wrote
Lieb long letter which is made
public. 1t is in part: 1T appears
clear there has been a constant
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
FINED $1,000
FOR BRIBERY

(Scripps News Association.)
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 81. - Chas.,
Nader of Chicago plead guilty ands
was fined $1,000 for offering briba
to a supervisor for contract. |
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-27
FOR BURTON

(Scrtpps News Association.)
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 27.-Judge
Van Deventer this morning gave
Burton's attorney until Wednesday
to file a motion for a new trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING.
Large Delegation Attending Sessions
 Being Held in Huntsville.

Huntsville, May S.-(Special. )-The an- nual Epworth league conference of the Huntsville district assembled last night at Ford's chapel and the opening sermon on "The Social Feature of the League was delivered by Presiding Elder J. F. Sturdivant A large number of delegates are attending and a reception in their honor was given last night by the Ford S Chapel league. w. H. Pettus delivered the address of welcome today and the Rev. I. B. Sergeant of Madison responded. The programme of today included the follow ing:
 "The Epworth League as a Church In- vestment," the Rev. R. T. Tylef of Mer- rimack.
 ''The Junior League as a Factor in Saw ing the World' Miss Gertrude Ellis of Stevenson.
 Literary Department" Prof. J. E. Condor of Gurley.
 "The Disciplines of Life" the Rev. F. P. Culver of Huntsville.
 Sermon by the Rev. G. l.. Jenkins of Decatur.
 Half dozen or more of tko rural vil- lages northwest of Huntsville, in Madl- son county, are now connected with the local telephone exchange. A new system of telephones has been installed by Kelly Bros, of Jeff.