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The Washington herald., 1906-12-02

not of much use as a shade tree There
Is a fine avenue Of them on Thirteenth
street extended into the Agricultural
grounds. some on the west side OF Lafay-
cite Square. others on Pierce place, and
a few around Dupont Circle. The branch
es present a peculiar appearance Of
stringed fruit in festoOns after the leaves
fall. When the fruit IS ripe and falls
to the ground Ii has q very offensive
od0r. though used by the Chinese for
food when cooked. The fruit in appear
ance resembles a plum and has a seed
also similar. / have been unable 10 get
the seed TO germinate. Botanists classify
this tree in the natural order of coniferae,
why, ! am un ,Sle 10 see
A tree more recently planted for shade
on our streets is the Eastern sycamore,
Platanus orientalis. native. perhaps, Of
Asia. This tree is mainly planted on our
thoroughfares. such as Pennsylvania ave
nue. and Connecticut avenue northwest
Il does not give a dense shade, but re-
tains its leaves longer than lIost. and
seems adapted 10 a crowded environment
Shaded Ancient Scholars.
It was under these trees the scholars
OF ancient Greece studied their lessons.
or listened to the discourses Of their
teachers and philosophers.
When there is so much and dense shade
as there is in our streets. grass will
not grow. so that in many places front
lawns are impossible. The tendency now
is to plant evergreens, particularly ivy.
Another difficulty is encountered IN
maintaining a handsome lawn is the use
OF the modern lawn mower. Ii cuts too
close. like the bite of a sheep, expos
ing the roots 70 the hot sun to be burnt
up 1t would be some ameiioration II the
cut grass would be permitted to remain
to furnish plant food and TO shield the
roots This is natures method Of restora-
tion.
A mistake. also. is made I'm watering
the grass too freely and too often. induc-
ing an unnatural and undue stimulation.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-02

growth and IS free fr.m tie attack of
caterpillars and insects. Its alHtd species.
Catalpa speciosa, is indigenous u the
Mississippi Valley, and was recommended
by Gen. William Henry Harrison 10 the
farmers In Ohio. in 1870 for planting as
fence posts. as IL is very C'lrabIs in the
ground. as well as of rapid growth-con-
trary To the general rule rapid growth.
quick dew II has TeCerJly been planted
for cross ties.
The honey locust. Glcdits,h!a triacan-
thos, is found I'm some OF our streets as
shade tree. and while not OF rauid
growth IS both hands0me and durable
Some fine specimens mcy b. seen near
Florida avenue and Nineteenth street
The oak, Quercus palustris and Ouer-
Gus Tubra. has been planted more recent
ly for shade on Pennsylvania avenue
east, Connecticut avenue extended. and
on Columbia Heights. with what ultimate
result Ii Is probably too early 10 estimate.
as the oak is naturally a Iong-lived tree.
though OF slow growth Nut trees. OF
which the oak is one, do not take kindly
to transportation. However, 80 far,
they seem to thrive.
The linden or Eastwood tree. Tilia
Americana, has been largely used for
hllclut 'tH numerous SIleeLS ana
avenues, and makes ceasa shade The
flowers make an excellent bee pasture.
This tree seems to be peculiarly sUscep-
tible to the attack of caterpillars.
EIms Not Used often.
Elm trees are not now often used for
shade on the streets. About fifty years
ago a European elm stood on each side
Of the steps of the western side of the
Capitol near the old fountain. They were
so regularly defoliated every year that
they were cat Iown. Our native elm.
Ulmus Americana, is also periodically
devastated in the same way. have seen
those in Lafayette Square defoliated early
in the summer and an entirely new
growth of leaves follow.
The maidenhair tree. Salisburia adianti-
folio, more recently classified Ginko biloba
Is a native OF Japan The leaves have
two distinct lobes like the maidenhair
fern, and present a brilliant appearance
in the fall succeeding several frosts. The
tree has rather a graceful shape, though
The Washington herald., 1906-12-02

more central and convenient site. George
Mason. his lifelong friend and compa-
triot objected for sentimental reasons,
and the meeting was adjourned before a
decision was reached. Before the next
meeting was called, Washington made a
personal survey Of the parish and drew a
map of the country. marking the princi-
pal homes and a site convenient to all of
them. The presentation of this map won
the day, and Washington and his diagram
outweighed the arguments Of the more
conservative faction.
Distinguished Families Attended.
The swinging doors Of the old pews
bore upon their nameplate the names of
such fine Virginia families as the Wash
ingtOns, HendersOns. Masseys, Fords.
Grahams. Paynes. McCarthys, the Fair
faxes. of BelvOir; the Hasons, Of Gunston
Hall, and the Lewises, Of WoOdlawn. Law
renee Lewis. son Of Washington's sister
Betty. better known as the husband Of
Nellie Gusts, lived three miles away. at
Woodlawn. This fine old mansion house
still holds its own as one of the best
colonial buildings in the South. It has
recently been bought by Miss Elizabeth
Sharp, Of New Jersey.
Used as stable During Civil War.
When the Washingtons and Lewises be-
gan to worship in Alexandria the families
around POhick began to go down and
scatter until the attendance dwindIed
away to nothing, and the church was de-
serted. For long years its doors hung
open to the stress of the storm Dur
ing the civil war it was used as a stable.
and from that time 1t was subject to
vandalism and desecration. The font was
carried off. but it has been recently found
and carried back.
1t is good for the American people that
this old landmark In church and national
history has been preserved for the present
and future generations, and that the
services on Sunday morning viii mark a
new era Of usefulness in the records OF
this wonderful old church.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-02
FINEST TREES HERE
George c. Henning Writes of
Our Shade-prOyiderS.
POPLAR IS ONE OF THE BEST
Has Not Been Planted 10 a Great
Extent, but 1t Is Free from All
tackled by Insects-The Eastern
Is Becoming Popular Here.

George c. Henning. president Of the
Traders Bank, is greatly interested in
the subject of shade trees, especially as
applied to the adornment of city streets.
He has made a study of the shade trees
of Washington, and contributes the fol-
/ lowing article on this subject
Washington is naturally proud Of its
shade trees. I have seen no other city
approaching it, except New Haven, Conn.
That was a humber Of years ago. I do
not know how it is now.
The frs planting Of shade trees here
was largely composed of the Carolina
poplar or cottonwood, PopuIus molinfera,
justly discontinued, as they grow Irreg-
ularly and are not long-nved. The same
may be said Of the red maple Acer ru-
brum.
The Norway maple Acer sacharum,
makes a beautiful tree. with its hand
some flowers, a soft and delicate green
Ish yellow, which precede the leaves for
few days and are often mistaken for
them This tree seems to be hardy and
thrives, nor is 1t subjected to insect pests.
Il has not been planted largely, doubt
less for some good reason.
Infected by Insects.
The horse chestnut, EscuIus hippocasta-
mum, is also a handsome tree, with its
showy cluster of flowers, but seems to be
infected by insects. Some of the finest
specimens are to be found in De SauIes
street
The white gum, Liquidambar styraei-
fiua. is one Of our native trees free from
insect depTedations, but not planted
largely, because. perhaps, it naturally
likes moisture
The tulip poplar, Liriodendron tulipife-
rum, has been planted, not to any great
extent. though it is one of our best trees.
and under favorable circumstances grows
to be a very large tree No insects attack
its foliage and II seems to be free from
fungous troubles. The flowers. while
not particularly noticeable, on account of
the foliage, are handsome, and shaped
like tulips. Some fine specimens are to
be found on Sixteenth street northwest
The best specimen I have seen stands in
the Geological Park. under which was
formerly a spring house a portion of
which still remains. Its leaf is like no
other known leaf. having the shape of a
saddle cloth when folded.
CataIpa Not Popular.
The Indian bean. or as the boys know
it, the segar tree, Catalpa bignonioides.
has not Of recent years Sound much Iavor
as shade tree, though some IRE found
here and there. This tree is of rapid
The Washington herald., 1906-12-02
was No Prentice Hand.

From the Boston Herald.
On one occasion, Mr.. Copeland. instruc-
tor in English at Harvard. was expostu-
lating with a student for his idleness.
when the latter said:
It's Of no use finding fault, I was cut
out for a loafer"
Well" replied the instructor, survey
ing him critically from head to foot,
whoever cut you out understood his
business -
The Washington herald., 1906-12-02
WhOOp-In!

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Americans run wild on a holiday" says
a London newspaper. And why not? They
are born with a hurrah and raised like
halleluiah.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-02
CHURCH IS RESTORED
Edifice at POhick Run to Be
Rededicated To-day.
HELD WASHINGTON'S PEW

Father of His Country Led Fight for
Location on Present Site-Sinks
Through the Efforts of Daughters
of the American Revolution.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-02

Few Washingtonians who have made
piigrlmages to Christ Church, Alexandria.
on account Of its association with George
Washington. know of old Pohick Church,
where he also served as vestryman. He
attended services there regularly from
the time of his marriage until he retired
from active life
On Sunday, December ,. this church
viii be formally opened and rededicated.
The exercises viii be in charge Of Dr.
Samuel Wallis. head Of the Alexandria
Theological Seminary, and for fourteen
years rector of the church. and Rev
Everett Meade, the rector at the present
time.
Old Features Restored.
Not only has the building been repaired
throughout. and rendered safe and com
Portable. but il has been restored with
paintsaking accuracy and attention TO de-
tail After years of desertion and shame
ful neglect. ii now presents an appear
anCe not unlike il did when the family
coaches of the Washingtons and Masons
and Fairfaxes brought its worshipers to
service. High-backed family pews, sim
liar to those in Christ Church have been
replaced, and the high pulpit has been
set up against the side wall. The floor
has been laid of exactly as it was in the
early history Of the church, which was an
important part OF the early history of the
nation.
ID. A. r. Aid Project.
These restorations and Improvements
were made possible through the interest
OF the Daughters Of the Revolution, and
the contributions Of patriotic people in
all sections of the country.
Pohiek Church is about twenty miles
from Washington, IN Fairfax County, Va
The building itself is substantially built.
of small red brick with facing cf sand
stone and a deep sloping slate roof Il is
severely simple in style. Rough-hewn
hagstones serve as steps leading to fine
colonial doorways The old graveyard
contains many curious stones, rich in gro
tesQue and quaint inscriptions Near the
church IS a modern parish hall, the gift
Of Mrs Phoebe Hearst.
Washington Leads Fight for site.
Washington was directly responsible for
the location of Pohiek The first church
was two miles from the present site on
the other side of POhick Run. When it
became unfit for use a meeting of the yes
try was called When the question of To-
cation came up Washington advocated a
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-02
How Carnegie Helped.

Special to the Ocala Banner.
New York, Feb 2S-The members
of the First Methodist church of New
Rochelle are a sadly disappointed lot.
Some time age they came to a con-
clusion that a new $1,000 pipe organ
would be a highly desirable addition
to the equipment of their church. One
of the members of the congregation
wrote to Mr.. Andrew Carnegie to as
sist them. Mr.. Carnegie replied that
if the congregation would first raise
$500 he would see what could be done.
This response was so encouraging that
the members of the congregation soon
had the money pledged. Then they in
formed Mr.. Carnegie that they had
raised the required amount.
In the mean time Mr.. Carnegie had
instituted a quiet investigation through
his secretary and when he was noti-
fled that the congregation was wait
(, ing for his check he wrote to the dea-
cons, that he had found that the con-
gregation was too small for a $1,000
organ. He expressed the opinion that
$500 organ would be efficient and
and added hat,inasmuch as they had
already raised that amount, they did
not need his assistance. Although
greatly disappointed, the deacons of
the church have not quite given up all
hope of obtaining help from Mr.. Car
negie. They have delegated Mr.. Hen
ry Siebracht, a member of the congre-
cation, who is personally we'll ac-
quainted with Mr.. Carnegie to call
on him and induce him to reconsider
his decision.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-02
Life at Fort Mccoy.
BY OUR STAFF OF SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS

| Special to the Ocala Banner.
Turpentine men are highly elated
| over the price Of spirits turpentine
and rosin; one thing noticeable is that
! there is being very feM boxes cut this
winter arrangements are being made
| towork all the old boxes possible
Some few are yet dipping late crops.
Wedding pines is about over and for
est fires will start, and then stock men
| will begin to look over their stock to
| see how many cows died.
Farmers are about ready to plant
| corn and general field crops. The
present winter is a reminder of old
times of the winters of the COS and
| 7O's when cotton, tomatoes, and wat
ermelons grew and bloomed all the
winter. Nothing strange to go to the
potato patch Christmas day and pull
out Wrapping big melon.
Mr.. Roderick ellis one of the pio-
| neers of this section was laid to rest
| here last Monday. He died of hemor-
rage of the bowels. He leaves a wife
and two married daughters to mourn
his loss.
L. L. Meggs, one of the successful
naval stores operators of Marion coun-
ty. is rushing things in getting up his
new still near Citra.
Everything is moving along nicely
at his Dexter still when they are
about ready to go to dipping pines for
the new crop. This is one of the best
arranged turpentine farms in Florida.
Artesian water for everything. Three
miles from the river with a good train
road to haul on, everything well or
ganized and systematized, and bids
fair for a successful years work.
We are pleased ito see Peter Stanley
| here this week. hauling a two-horse
wagon load Of sweet potatoes home to
eat with those fine cold storage hams
he's been talking about so much in
the Banner. Peter is nothing, if not
| the whole thing.
Messrs Lewis Lang, and G. K Robin
| son, of Ocala, were here this week,
hunting and having a good time. Lew
ISIS old friends were delighted to see
him here again.
A letter from Mr.. and Mrs. Josh C.
Geiger, of West Tisbury, Mass, says
they are fixing to move back to Mar
| ion county their old birth place. They
have been away from here three years
and their old friends will accord them a
hearty welcome back.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-02
OMNIBUS PREPARATIONS.
Six Torpedo Boats and Conveys Leave
Norfolk Today for Asiatie Sta
tion-WiIi Go to Pacific via SUI
ez Canal and Indian Ocean.
Special to the ocala eannAr.

Special to the Ocala 2annAr.
Norfolk, Va, Fen. eS.-Mueh inter-
est attaches to the selection by the
Navy Department of convoy to the
six torpedo boats which are destined
for service on the Asiatic station.
These boats are now at the Norfolk
navy yard, and are being especially
equipped with modern torpedo appa-
ratus, with view to their service in
far eastern waters. The arrangement
of the boats to do duty on the distant
station has no special relation to any
emergency that may prevent because
of the situation in China, but, of
course, in the plans for the naval ac-
tivity in the event of trouble of that
sort, the torpedo fiotilla of the Allan
tic fleet will be conspicuously en-
ployed. These torpedo boats will pro-
coed as far as possible on their own
coal, and probably in pleasant water
they will be towed on the voyage so
so that they may not make too heavy
draft on the bunker supply. Some
such ship as the Prairie or theYankee
may be used for the purpose of con-
voy. The boats will go by the way of
the Suez Canal. The torpedo boats
will be practically of modern equip
ment in all respects, as they have re-
Gently been subjected to a thorough
overhauling and have had installed on
board a new torpedo-fi firing device so
that an enlarged torpedo may be
discharged
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-02
Disastrous Fire at Lake Weir.

On Tuesday a very disastrous, fire
occurred at Lake Weir. which resulted
in the destruction of Mr.. E. L. Car
ney's house, furniture and books, the
J. L. Carney Homestead, which was
occupied by Mr.. John L. Carney, jr.;
Mrs. j. H. Hills place, which
was occupied by Mr.. Bradford
Caldwell; and two barns belonging to
Col. Burnham.
The fire was caused from the burn
ing of the woods and as the winds
were so high great velocity was given
to the flames, which swept everything
before them. There was no insurance
on any of the buildings.
In connection with the destruction
of the old John L. Carney home the
following note from Tuesdays Tampa
Times will be read with interest:
The party who have been the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Gray for the
past few days at the old Carney home
stead on Lake Weir, Mrs. Gray's old
home, consisting of Messrs. Mcclellan
and Turnkey and Messrs. M. w. Car
ruth, c. E. Ball and C. c. Woodward,
returned Monday night with their
host and hostess to Tampa. The
party enjoyed to the fullest the hos
pitality dispensed for their benefit and
were deeply impressed with the nat
ural beauties of the Carney home
Standing on the south end of Lake
Weir on an eminence fully fifty feet
above the level of the water the view
of the lake is entirely uninterrupted,
and when in addition to this it is stat
ed that the residence is entirely sur
rounded by luxurious growth of hic-
Dry, magnolias, oaks and other fine
trees in which the squirrels are allow
ed to play unmolested, the beauty of
the scene can better be imagined than
described.
The property is now in the hands of
the Carney Investment company, and
under the management of John Carney
is being rapidly developed, the COM
pany now having 100 acres in orange
groves, a large part of which are in
bearing and giving signs of having a
tremendous crop this year,
The time was very pleasantly spent
by the party in enjoying the excellent
fishing and hunting in the vicinity of
the estate, and the visitors attribute
the pleasure of much of their outdoor
enjoyment to Mr.. Carney and their
old friend Dick Christian, who is
stopping with him.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-02
To Extradite Fugitive Army Officers

Special to the Ocala Banner
Washington, d. c., Feb. 2S.-Lieu-
tenant Arthur H. Freshwater, OF the
29th Infantry, who recently fed to
Mexico from his army post in Texas,
where he was confronted with
charges of embezzlement of company
funds and swindling of enlisted men,
was today dropped from the army
roll as deserter, having been absent
without leave for three months. His
exact whereabouts are not known to
the military authorities, but steps have
been taken to locate him and have him
placed in the custody of the Mexican
authorities. The department of the
state, through its representative in
the City Of Mexico, has arranged the
preliminaries for the extradition of
the offender, and the department of
justice will bring him before the civil
courts of Texas for trial.
Millinery Opening.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-02
DOINGS OVER THE &C
GRAINS FROM eRINER FARM.

Special Correspondence Ocala Banner.
Rev. J. G. Graham filled his regular
appointment Sunday. He preached an
excellent sermon to a large congrega-
I ton; subject, Return of the ,Prodi-
gal Son."
| C. A. Priest, the affable woods-rider
for Stucky and Tiller, was caller in
I our midst last Sunday afternoon.
Hon. j. C. French and Mrs. Wake
| field, of the Park, attended divine SER
vices at this place last Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. G. M. Brown and family, of An
| thony, called on his brother, Mr..
Charles Brown, last Sunday.
Mr.. ]. J. Huffman and Mr.. w. H.
Scarborough called on Mr.. John Scar
borough and family last Sunday eve
ming.
The friends of Mr.. A. B. Halsel, was
glad to see him out at preaching last
Sunday.
We are glad to hear that the fine
mare belonging to Mr.. Sam Johnson
is recovering from case Of staggers.
The truckers are wearing broad
smiles, owing to the good stand of
cantaloupes and other vegetables.
Mr.. John Seller has gone to st.
Petersburg with a car Of bean fed cat
tie from this place.
Miss Matte Belle Jones is visiting
her uncle at Palmetto.
What is the matter with Captain
Bill Chalker that he doesn't come to
Sunday school anymore? Come out
Brother Bill we are always glad to see
you.
Mrs. John Seller has purchased a
| fine six hundred dollar piano.
Mr.. Christopher Columbus Huffman
| made a business trip to Ocala last
Saturday.
Sunday school next Sunday at two
p. m, and preaching at p. m, by
Rev. Cunningham, of Anthony. Hope
to see well filled house.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-03-02
ANTHONY.

The delightful spring weather we
have been enjoying for the past week
has suddenly given place to cold
wave which makes our truckers look
solemn, especially those who have
acres of vegetables up.
Lettuce is going forward rapidly,
stimulated by the good returns being
received.
Mr.. E. p. Hutto's brother from Nor
way, S. c., is on visit to his brother
here and seems well pleased with An
thony.
Mrs. Harvey is visiting her sick
daughter, Mrs. Smith, Of Cedar Key.
Mrs. Brown and six children from
Clinton, S. c., is visiting her sister.
Mrs. Geo. Pasteur.
Mr.. Hanselman, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Mr.. Geo. Brown while
here looking after the interests Of his
commission house.
The extra term Of our public school
is now being taught by Misses Sue
Milligan and Kate Liddon. The inter-
mediate room has been dispensed with
on account of the diminished atten-
dance, only about 40 to As scholars be-
ing enrolled.
Messrs. S. B. Daniels and B. F. Minis
are giving their residences a fresh
coat of paint which adds much to their
appearances.
Mr.. Edward Forbes, who recently
while trying to drive a nail had it to
glance and strike him in the eye, Is
quite sick and it is feared may lose his
sight.
Miss Ella Tydings, who is principal
OF a Mission school in Mexico, after
visiting various parts of the state, has
returned home here for a period of
rest.
An alarm of fire was given Monday
night in the eastern part Of town, due
to defective fiue, which set fire to
the residence of Mr.. Haynes Martin. II
was extinguished before doing serious
damage.
Mr.. ]. B. Malloy's new mill, located
about one mile north of town, has be-
gun operations, and is one of the, larg-
est and most complete mill plants in
the country. He had the misfortune
to lose his old mill about one half
mile west of his new mill on Tues
day morning from woods fire getting
into the rubbish and communicated
under a strong wind to his mill house,
burning same with stables, and two
horses, two dwellings, basket house,
shops, etc., also about 80 tons of fer
tilizer.
The new Epworth League organ re-
Gently purchased for the Methodist
church has been received, and was
used last Sunday in regular services,
= giving entire satisfaction, and win
ming many words of commentator on
i count of its sweet tone.