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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21
autographs
DEPARTMENT SPENCER COMPANY.

dorsement of the Fruit Division Of
.e Department of Agriculture. The
bple men of the Department were ex-
lemely doubtful of the claims made
y Mr.. Spencer that he had evolved a
eedless apple which would revolu-
onize the apple industry of the coun-
~, and they were wise in refusing to
i've it Endorsement. Colonel Bracket,
5o- Tanologist of the Department
~ states that the seedless and core
.ss apple propaganda is apparently one
f the most carefully considered and
htelligently worked out schemes for
ooling and defrauding the public
,hich has ever been attempted along
agricultural lines. Taking advantage
If the remarkable results of fruit and
plant Improvement made by Luther
eaasr5ank and other wizards of plant
cience, the statement was sprung upon
IN unsuspecting newspaper press and
1 bile that wonderful seedless and
Il tless apple had been discovered.
hdreds of columns Of newspaper de-
Seriptions of this fruit have since APP
peared in not only the daily and weekly
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21

the scheme, that all of the people con-
nected with the general company, with
the exception of the president, or al
legged discoverer of the new apple, are
men entirely unknown to the horticul-
tural world"
Reckless Statements
The company appears to be well or
ganized and has apparently engaged eX-
cellent legal talent. "The statements
in all the literature issued by the COM
pany are very skillfully worded," said
Mr.. Taylor, "the statements made
through the public press, for which the
company cannot be held accountable,
and which are influencing the people,
have been recklessly misleading and
untrue" The shrewd method by which
this apple was advertised in England
and again readvertised in the United
States shows that master brain is en-
cheering the promotion Of the scheme.
Having prepared the British public
through numerous articles, for some
thing startling, a specimen of the seed
less apple was sent to King Edward,
inclosed in a plush-lined jewelry box.
The English papers commented widely
upon the occurrence and several addi-
tional apples were sold at public auc-
ton for enormous prices, and the pro-
cially we'll written encomium on this
happening and on the value Of the
apple was innocently transmitted by
the American Consul to our Depart
ment of Commerce and through its al
vance consular sheets distributed to
every newspaper in the United States.
A feature of this incident was the
ceremony connected with the cutting of
two apples which brought the largest
prices-namely, SIS. A number of dis
tinguished British horticulturists were
present, the apples were taken from
cold storage cases, and everything was
proceeding beautifully until the knife
was applied, then it was found that the
apples were neither seedless nor core
less and the indignant purchasers
Messrs. Shearn, demanded their money
back
Must Make the Fakirs Smile.
A somewhat amusing feature, as re-
lated by Colonel Bracket, is the con-
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21
Proper Seasoning of Farm LmpIe.
mems.

1t is full time that all moving ma
chimes. harvesters, and other horse
implements should be left out in the
field to obtain the benefit of the fall
weather. Plows and harrOws will, OF
course, be needed yet, and these will
be kept under cover for awhile, but
can be left out later after the fall
blowing. This practice of fall wealth
ering of implements is quite general in
many farming sections and is encour-
aged from year to year by large
class Of farmers. 1t insures thorough
weathering of the wood and produces
in the metal parts of the machinery
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21
The Seed1ess Apple Fraud
10
APARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DENOUNCES
SCHEME AS HUMBUC
GUY ELLIOTT MITCHELL.

of Uncle Sans duties, and it is
.tremely important one, is showing
scanfy wnere possible, stopping
diuh ~, fakes and preventing the
= MN req ase'ng mulcted of their
WY WE meupo Jugh it's issuance of
y, !" HHi't ~ ~. ." the Postoffice Depart
a. prevents millions of dollars every
" from being squandered on worth
+, 7 projects and fake schemes eX-
ed through cunning advertise
IS. The vigilance of the Govern
4 against lottery concerns is an
2r instance. So much is done now
c.%h\ clever advertising that officials
ry ne to be very chary about CIV
Sneir Endorsement to any schemes
have not been pretty thoroughly
toASt.
81 al warencer "Seedless" Apple.
sson,.o in point was the efforts of the
olplado seedless and coreless apple
on'cern, headed by a Mr.. Spencer,
'hich attempted last year to secure the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21

THE "SEEDLESS" APPLE PRESENTED
TO KING EDWARD.
mitted to the Department and to the
st. Louis Exposition apple judges con-
tanned either seeds or cores. The
apples were, moreover, small and in
ferior; but the newspaper account Of
these events tell a different tale.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21

{ now turns out that the Spencer
seedless apple, so far as its being a
new and valuable production is con-
cerned, is an entire fake, and it would
appear that the plan is more of stock
and bond selling proposition than a
nursery stock raising one. The seed
less and coreless apple is almost as old
AS history. Pliny, the Roman natural
list, described it two thousand years
ago Hundreds of references appear in
the books of horticulturists about this
freak, the whole story having been de-
scribed by Professor Bailey of Cornell
about fifteen years ago. The bad faith
of the Spencer apple people is shown
in their circulating a partial quotation
from Professor Bailey written about
the seedless apple years ago, and hav-
ing no reference to the so-called Spen-
Ger seedless apple.
The reason now appears for the care
full educational work done among the
newspapers last year. The Spencer
lSeedless Apple Company of New York
has been organized with alleged nur-
Series in Niagara County, has issued
magnificent catalogue with a full col
ored Autograph Of the Spencer seed
less apple" and also showing cross sec
tions of the apple with no semblance OF
core or seed.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21
Plans for Sinking Money.

papers, but in magazines and scientific
journals.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21
Newspapers Which Bit.

This catalogue contains numerous ex-
tracts from papers all over the country
lauding the Spencer seedless apple al
most to the skies. The truth is, that
some of the most conservative papers
were successfully roped in and uncon-
sciously published articles specially
written for them by the propagandists
themselves, and these very papers are
now quoted in the catalogues distrib-
uted by the company. Such eminent
names appear as the New York Times,
the Buffalo Inquirer, both of which
had enthusiastic editorials, the Ameri-
can Inventor, the New York Farmer
the Scientific American, the Buffalo
Commercial, the New York Herald, the
National Nurseryman, the Denver
Times and a score Of others.
The Public to Pay the Profits
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21
Must Make the Fakirs Smile.

A somewhat amusing feature, as re-
lated by Colonel Bracket, is the con-
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-10-21

The scheme, That al OF the people con-
nected with the general company, with
the exception of the president, or al
legged discoverer of the new apple, are
men entirely unknown to the horticul-
tura1 world -
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
INLAND WEATHER

At s o'clock this morning, the weather conditions on the Yukon river and along the line of the w. P. & Y. R. were as follows;
 Skagway-Cloudy, strong north wind, 34 above,
 Cloudy, strong north wind, 20 above.
 White Pass-Cloudy, strong north wind, l5 above.
 Fraser-Snowing, strong north wind, l5 above.
 Log Cabin-Cloudy, strong north wind, 10 above,
 Bennett-Cloudy, strong north wind, l3 above.
 Pennington-Cloudy, light north wind, F above.
 Cloudy, light north wind, 10 above.
 Whitehorse-Cloudy, calm, above. Lower Labarge-Cloudy, calm, ? above.
 Hootalinqua-Cloudy, calm, 10 below, Big Clear, calm, s above. Yukon Crossiug-Clear, calm, F be- low.
 Selkirk-Clear, calm, 45 below. Selwyn-Clear, calm, 30 below. Stewart-Clear. calm, 40 below. Ogilvie-Clear, calm, 45 below. Dawson-C Clear, calm, 40 below. Fortymile-Clear, calm, 10 below. Eagle-Clear, calm, g below. Atlin-Cloudy, north wind, F above, Tantalus-Cloudy, north wind, 10 be- low,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
JoHN.w. .'TRoY, EDITOR TOWN | JENSEN, PUBLISHERS
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
SENSE AND NONSENSE

When asked what Alaska needs at the present time more than anything else, Capt. D. Fl. Jarvis, collector of customs for this district, who IS 10 Washington, promptly replied: Cap itAl with which to develop her marvel ous mining resources" And he was right. Capt. Jarvis and all others, pos sessing intelli renee, who are informed on the existing conditions and the trend of events in the north understand that with the development of the mining, fisheries and timbered resources of Alaska will come greater population and greater prosperity, and with an increase in prosperous inhabitants will come home market for the farmer.
 The situation in Alaska is so simple that to state 1t makes so supremely silly the solemn rawlings of Gov. Brady about the need for farmers and New England girls that even those who have done all they can to secure his retirement from the executive chair feel pity for him.
 No one disputes that Alaska has agri- cultural resources, but it is evident to any one with common sense that their development depends upon the creation of a local market more than anything else. It is absurd 70 contend that peO- pie could make money in the north raising the products of agriculture iu extensive quantities for shipment to the markets of the states. Let the mining, the fisheries and timbered re- sources of the district be developed and the farmers and the New England girls will come in good time.
 Capt. Jarvis is talking good sense as he always does. II Alaska is to be iu- hicted with Brady as governor it is a good thing that it also has a Jarvis, a Shoup, a DiStin, an Andrews, Wick ershsm and many other broad minded. capable and patriotic public officials to eouuteract the positively damaging au- nual reports he sends out from this dis trict.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Contracted Chronic DiArrhosR While
 in the Philippines

"while with the U. s. army in the Philippines, l contracted chronic diarr- hoea- l suffered severely from this terrible disease for over three years and tried the prescriptions of numerous physicians, but found nothing that did me any good until tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy, two small bottles of which entirely cured me and I have since had no re- turn of the disease. ."-Herman Stein, PIP N, Union fave, Pueblo, Colorado. For sale by Kelly Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
STRAIT ON ICE

w. Jones, known to all old sour doughs of Nome and vicinity, will un- dertake a trip during the coming win CT that will be replete with dangers and harlships, being nothing less than an attempt to cross the Strait of Ser lng on the ice from East Cape, native village situated on the extreme north eastern portion of the Tchukotsk Penin- sul, in Siberia, to Cape Prince of Wales on the American side.
 This feat has never yet been success fully accomplished by a white man. Nome Nugget.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
DOING THEIR DUTY
Sooyss of Alaska Readers Are Learn
 ing the Duty of the Kidneys

To filter the blood is the kidneys duty.
 When they fail to do this the kidneys are sick.
 BacEache and many kidney ills follow;
 Urinary trouble, diabetes.
 Deans Kidney Pills cure them all.
 Thousands Of people endorse our claim.
 Mrs. !. w. Keen, wiie of Capt. J. w. Keen, residence 223 East Lake Ave, Seattle, says: "For three or four years I was seldom withou; backache, and any overexertiou or the slightest cold con- trac,ed brought ou au aggravated attack. 1 took remedies of various kinds trying to check it, but uu,il I was advised 70 try Doau's Kidney Pills lmet with very indifferent success. They proved to he the best medicine l ever used and gave me snch prompt and per- msueut relief that have no hesitation in recommending them to others"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-DOan's-and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Ordinance No. 6l

Be 1t ordained by the common council of the town of Skagway. Section l. A standing committee of three members of the council, known and designated as the Committee on NaterwOrks, shall be and the same Is hereby created. The said committee shall be named by the president of the council, as soon as consistent after the passage of this ordinance.
 Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on and after it's passage and approval.
 Passed the council this Fist day of November, 1904.
 Approved, W. B. King,
 President pro tenn Attest, W. s. Mckean,
 Clerk and Auditor.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Electric Massage Treatment

The Principal Barber Shop has se cured the great Carpenter Vibrator and is prepared to give the best cleo cric massage treatment that ever ha: been devised. They are an absolute cure for headache, rheumatism and other disorders, improve the circula' ton and give nervous strength. We have private rooms for ladies. Princi' pal Barber Shop.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
R.v.cAAI ale P. B. Martin, L. L. D.

Of wsyerly, Texas, writes: "Ot a morning when first arising, often find a troublesome collection of phlegm, which produces a cough and Is very hard 10 dislodge; but a small quantity oi Ballsrd's Horehouni Syrup wIli at once dislodge it, and tue trouble IS over. know of no medicine that Is equal to l.; and it SO pIeasaat to take. l can most cordially recomend it 10 all persons needing a medicine for throa; and lung trouble" 25c, soc aud SI.Oo. Sold by Kelly Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Notice of Dissolution

Notice is hereby given that the part uership lately subsIsting between John L.. Gage and Robert c. Smith, under the firm name of John L. Gage & Co.,, conducting the business of the Pack Train saloon, SkagwaY, was dissolved on December 24, 1901, by common con- sent. All debts owing to the said part nership are to be received by John L. Gage and all demands on the said part nership are to be presented to him for payment John l.. Gage.
 Robert c Smith, By W. W, Boughton, his Attorney-in' Fact.
 Skagway, AlasSa, Dsc. 24, 1904.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
IN FOR ATHLETICS

The students of the Juneau public schools are organizing for the purpose of forming an athletic association. They propose to have basket ball tournament in the winter and baseball and track teams in the spring.
 The Juneauites believe 1t will be pos sible to have athletic contests and track meets with the public school students of Skagway, Douglas and other south eastern Alaskan towns.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Cursd Lumbago

A. B. Caumau, Chicago, writes March l I9OS: Having been troubled with Lumbago at different times and had tried pue physician alter another; then differ s7t OinlmenJs and liniments, gave it up altogether. So I tried once more, and got a bottle Of Ballard's Snow Lintment, which gave me almost instant relief. can cheerfulIy recomend 1t, aud will add my name to your list of former sui terers." 2Sc, soc and SI.oo. Sold by Kelly Drug Co,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19

The fact that the middle of January has passed and Taku arm and Atlir lake are not yet covered with ice Ot sufficient thickceSS to support the mail carrier, indicates the remarkable mild ness ot the weather this winter ss cOm' pared with that Ot other winters,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19

While all the senatorial aSpirantS Of the state of Washington have friends in Alaska, it is admitted by everybody that Senator Foster, who is in the lead ia the contest at Olympia, has been a good friend of this district, one of the best it ever had.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Winter Goods at woIland's

The bad weather will be upon us in g short time and now is an opportune time 70 order a winter suit or winter .overcoat. We are specially prepared with a fine line of winter suitings, over coats and pants. Leave your order anC receive prompt attention.
 F. WOLLAND, Merchant Tailor
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
New Music at Pack Train

The Pack Train saloon has just re, ceived 50 new records for its excellent photograph and the largest horn that ever came to Alaska. There will be q grand concert at that place tonight The latest songs and the latest instrU mental selections will be given.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19

In casting their votes for Alden J.. Blethen today the democratic me ubers of the Washington legislature ara pay ing a deserved compliment to the editor of the Seattle Daily Times.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Elks' Meeting

There will be a regular meeting Of Skagway Lodge No. 4Sl, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, at their hall, Thursday, January l9, ats p. m.
 All visiting Elks are invited to at tend. k. A. MURPHY Sec'y'
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Good Time at Dance

The informal dance given by the White Pass Athletic Club last night was we'll attended and a good time was had. There were more than three score persons present.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19

The movement among the Juneau students to organize for athletic pur- poses is a worthy one, and it offers a suggestion to the Skagway SchoO. boys.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
District Attorney For KstOhikan

Assistant District Attorney Barnhill has removed from Juneau to ketchikan where he will be stationed hereafter.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Wood and Coal For Sale

We have for sale and will deliver to any part of the city good dry wood. Sawed in any length. Alaska Transfer Co.,, Phone 10. $ 70 tt
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
sKAGWAY WEATHER

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, January Is, 1905, is as follows: Temperature time of obServation....SI Max. temp. preceding 2i hours. 10 Min. ......5l Mean " ......3b
 Barometer, 29.S4.
 Heavy north wind, cloudy.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always Ou hard. lO-I Jf.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Eieah Meat

The Frye-Bruhn Go. keep all kinds of fresh meat constantly on hand. tf
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19

Fresh bread delivered to any part of the city at any time by the Boss Baker.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-19
Skagway Laundry

For frst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-Five years eXPeri- ence. Telephone S9. tt
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-10-21
vhore 10 no Rochelle oaits, Alum.
Limo or ammonls in food made with
Calumet
Baking
Powder
-NoTN TYg RAKyNc POWDER zxgg~-,
itmnkes pure food. -
Blind Justice.

The late Capt. Joe" Nicholson. 10
memory dear in Detroit. used to tel
OF long time prisoner who had been
In the house OF correction while the
captain ran that institution.
Just before his term expired the
convict called the captain and told
him that justice was now done ana
that an honest man would start frssh
Ia the world.
but you have told mo several times
that you were innocent OF the charge
on which yon we're sent here"
so | Was. capt Joe and car
prove H. Here are the names OF three
witnesses Get their statement ane
see whether I'm lying"
Just as matter OF curiosity the
captain complied and found conyincins
evidence OF thu mans innocence
The convict was called in and IN
dignantly asked why he had not used
this evidence In getting n new trial.
III tell You. captain. In my time
was acquitted three or four times
when was guilty. 80 when ! was con
victed OF something never did ! jus,
thought I'd even things up by takins
my medicine without kicking Besides
that. II sort OF tickled me TO md THAI
justice had missed mo At every shot
Detroit Journal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-10-21
lUTHERANS TO HOLD
FIVt-OAY CONVENTION
representatives OF Twelve District
synods OF the Church in America
Gather al Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wis. dispatch The thir-
ieth convention OF The general council
embracing twelve district synods OF
the Lutheran Church in America. VIII
open IN this city next Thursday. Oc-
tobtr l2th The convention will con-
unue for five days
Nbout l25 delegates VIII attend rep
resrntlng total on 100000 cummuur
cant members aud goo ministers
The opening service viii be held at
1880 O'Clock Thursday morning with
sermon by The president OF the ccu.
eral couLcil Rev Theodore t.
srhmmk - D.. of Lebanon, Pa
milwaukee, has more luthcrans than
any American city OF its size there
being sixty resident ministers oua
forty houses OF worship
In Wisconsin tine Lutherans are sec
ond only to the Roman Catholics. the
former numbering 100000 and the lat-
yer 24Suu1. while the Melhudigts rams
third with $4,000 The Church Of the
Rcdcemcr. where the sessions will be
held. was the first English Lutheran
cdifce built Ia This state
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-10-21
sest in the World.

Cream. Ark. Oct. sth.-tSpeciall-
After eighteen months suffering from
Epilepsy. Backache and Kidney Com.
plant. Mr.. w. II. Smith OF this place
ia we'll man again and those who
have watched his return to health IN
hcsitatlnGly give all the credit to
Dodd's Kidney Pills In an Interview
regarding his cure. Mr.. Smith says:
Il had been low for eighteen months
with my back and kidneys and also
Epilepsy. ! had taken everything
knew 81 and nothing seemed TO DO me
any good TN friend Of mine got ne
TO send for Dodd's Kidney pills. | find
that they are the greatest medicine
in tho world. for now ! am able TO
work and am In fact as stout and
strong as before ! took sick"
Dodd's Kidney Pills cure the kid.
neys. Cured Kidneys cleanse tho
blood OF all impurities. Pure bloos
means good health.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-10-21
Posse Defeats Robber Band.
WABASH DIRECTORS GUST
RAMSEY FROM OFFICE
Frederick a. Deiano is installed as
President Of the Railway al New
York Meeting

New York special. Evidently made
approhensiyo by the steps taken and
the proceedings contemplated by
Joseph Ramsey. Jr., 10 wrcst control
Of the Wabash from the Gould inter
osts az the Toledo meeting. directors
OF the railroad met Thursday and by
"A bare majority adopted q resolution
removing him from the presidency 81
the road and installing Frederick A..
Delano. vice president. in his place.
Mr.. Ramsey received formal notice
that the directors meeting would be
held When he entered the board
room nc represented minority OF one
as against seven other directors who
were arrayed against him. Among his
opponents were George ! Gould. chair
man OF the board Edward r Jeffrey,
president OF the Western Pacific.
Frederick A. Delauo. Winslow s.
Pierce. Nh Gould's personal counsel,
Edgar r Wclles and other Gould ad-
herents
Mr. Gould presided AT the meeting.
Il Is understood that the removal Of
Mr.. Ramsey was decided on by the
Gould interests. with the object Of pre-
venting him from presiding AZ the
stockholders annual meeting al Tolc.
do on oct 10.