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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24
TO TELL OF
MISSOURI FRUIT

st, Louis capitalists who are inter-
ested in fruit orchards throughout
Missouri are making preparations to
secure statistics in regard to the pro-
duction of fruit In the state, to be
used in advertising Missouri in all
parts of the world.
1t is estimated that there are up
wards of 20, 000,000 bearing apple trees
in Missouri, and the state Is in fact
as we'll as in name the veritable "Land
of the Big Red Apple" as there is
not another state in the Union that
has anywhere near this number Of ap-
Pile trees. New York, which used to
be considered the premier apple state
Of the country, claims to have about
$1,000, 600 trees which are bearing
fruit.
Many of the Missouri trees are yet
Young, and have not reached their full
bearing capacity, and as the present
indications point to the largest fruit
yield in the history of the state, fruit
growers are anXiously waiting to see
what the "grand old commonwealth"
can do in the way of an apple yield
when she tries. 1t has been a number
of years since there has been full
yield of fruit in Missouri and experts
are predicting that if the present eX-
pectations are realized the yield will
surprise even the most sanguine Mis-.
sourian, as only small percentage OF
the present number Of trees we're bear
ing at the time of the last full yield,
which was in 1901.
OF late the Ozark country has be
come almost one vast orchard and
year after year these fruit farms are
increasing IN area Not only il Mis-
souri, famous for her apples, but she
has secured good reputation as a
peach state, as well as producer of
small fruits. This reputation Is well
earned, as her apples, peaches, straw
berries and watermelOus are remark
able, not only for their size and keep
ing qualities, but for their fine flavor
as we'll, and Missouri fruit finds ready
buyers in any market in the country.
Apples are grown in all parts of the
state, but most OF the peaches are
grown south of the Missouri river.
Millions of trees are already bearing
fruit, but the business Is still in its
infancy and growers are claiming with
good reason that the state will soon
become, il she is not already, the
leading peach state, as we'll as the
largest apple growing state, in the
Union
Another advantage possessed by the
state is that, owing to her peculiar
climate, the crops, particularly of
Strawberries, watermelons and peach
es, in one part Of the state are gather
ed and disposed of before they ripen
In another district, thus allowing
them to be rushed to market az soon
as they mature without causing a
glut.
1t il the intention of these st. Louis
capitalists as soon as the fruit crop Is
disposed Of, and authentic statistics
can be secured to send these figures
broadcast all over this country and
Europe in order to call attention to
the wonderful resources of the state,
and to attract fruit growers and farm
ers as we'll as to broaden the markets
for Missouri fruits. Packer.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24

Last Tuesday night put the finish
ing touches on the fruit crop OF Baker
valley aud it also put a great many
gardens out of commission. 1t was
one of the coolest May nights ON re-
cord and ice quarter OF an inch
thick formed ON the pools of standing
water. There is no doubt but the
fruit crop IN the immediate Baker val
ley is badly damaged If not entirely
ruined. Tho gardens are also badly
damaged and there may le dearth
of fresh vegetables for tho early sea-
son.
yesterday it was rainy and buster
ing all day with snow falling ON the
mountains There was Il cold north
wind sweeping up the valley and in
the afternoon there was snow furry
which made the foot hills look very
white. The sky cleared about mid
night and the wind went down with
the result the thermometer took a
tumble and Jack Frost nipped the
fruit and vegetables Reports from
Eagle and Pine valleys say that the
fruit is not damaged there. And it is
not known just what the extent of the
damage is in Baker valley.
1.-The spring had been exceedingly
dry up to the last few days and over
portion of the Inland Empire whore
crops are raised without irrigation
the wheat has suffered. But com
mencing this week heavy rains fell
and the indications are now that there
will be an average wheat crop this
year. Baker City Herald.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24
Have You Dyspepsia, Indigestion?

If today you suffer from impaired di.
gestion, sluggish liver or impure blood,
and you were told Of a preparation which
would cure yon at small cost, would you
try the remedy? There is medicine
Green's August Flower Go to your
druggist's and buy test bottle for 20
cents, or the regular size for rs cents. If
you have used all other dyspepsia reme-
dies without satisfaction, or il you have
never used any preparation for these dis
tressing affections; if you have headache,
biliousness, loss of appetite, sleepless-
ness, nervousness, or any disorder of the
stomach or liver, cure yourself quickly
by using the infallible August Flower.
1t is not an alcoholic stimulant, bul
quite harmless for general use Get a
copy of Green's Prize Almanac
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24
Adnice ns To Cherry Picking.

At the mid winter horticultural
meeting held at Hartford, Michigan,
Benton Gerhardt gave his plan for
picking cherries. His methods are
so radically different from those prac-
ticed by the ordinary grower that a
lively discussion followed. He gave a
general outline of his methods of rails.
ing the cherry, soil, location, selec-
tion of stock varieties, culture, etc,
all of which do not differ materially
from the methods practiced and
recommended by all good growers.
Az Introductory to his talk on pick
ing aud packing Mr. Gorhardt said
that by the usual methods Of pulling
cherries the trees were ruined and Il
chance for a next years crop greatly
lessened by pulling of buds and limbs
together with large quantities of bark,
thus creating wounds aud raw places
for the introduction Of germs and at
the same timo les ening the vitality
of the trees.
Instead, therefore, of pulling the
cherries he has large sheets made so
that two of them will cover the ground
under the largest of his troes. These
sheets are spread under tree and
the pickers stand on ladders cut the
stems of the cherries letting them fall
upon the sheets. Others follow close
~ picking up the cherries as they fall
and sort them into quart boxes ready
for shipping,
MIR. Gerhardt leaves not to exceed
one half inch Of stom and does not
practice facing out, as he prefers to
have his fluit show tor Just what it Is,
He admits that it takos more cher
res to fiji case, but the price that
he gets moro than pays for this extra
fruit.
The advantages claimed are: More
fruit picked per hand. IMr, Gerhardt
pays by the hour Hettor sorted
fruit, better prices obtained, and
above all, the trees are left in better
condition for the next years crop,
as the buds are not torn and stripped
as in the old method of pulling The
fruit.
MIR. Gerbardt recommends low hoad,
ing of the trees and trimming at least
enough to allow the pickers free &C,
cess to all parts of the tree, -NationaI
Fruit Grower.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24

For long term of years, south hal
of Block 8, Parkhurst, and three acres
east OF Parkhurst. w. J. Baker & Co.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24

Crops on the western slope of Colo
RADIO, from present indications, will
be a record breaker. Fruit condi.
tions are generally extremely favor
able. 1t is expected that the Grand
Valley will ship 1900 car loads and the
North Fork country ahomt 200 car
loads of peaches alone, while ! 500 car
loads Of apples ara expected to be sent
from the North Fork country. The
apple crop especially promises to be
large.
! The weather has been very favorable
for the past few months, and the
ground IL filled with enough moisture
to last we'll into the middle of the sea-
son, needing bat little irrigat ion.
Hotchkiss expects the best fruit
year ever known. People arc some
what exercised for fear that with the
big yields they will be caught unpre-
pared to handle the great crops -
Fruit Trade journal.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24

1t is possib to obtain relief from
chronic indigestion and dyspepsia by
the use of KODOL FOR DYSPEPSIA.
Some of the most hopeless cases of long
standing have yielded to t, 1t enables
you to digest the food you eat aud ex-
ercises corrective influence, building
up the efficiency of the digestive or4ans.
The stomach is the boiler wherein the
steam is made that keeps up your VITAL
ity, health and strength. K"dol dl'
gests what you eat, Makes the stomach
sweet-puts the boiler in condition to
do the work natere demands 0fit-gives
you relief from digestive disorders, and
puts you in shape to do your best, and
feel your best, Sold by Williams Phar'
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24
Postmaster Robbed,

&. W. Fouts, postmaster at Riverton
Ia, nearly lost his life and WIS robbed
of ali comfort, according to his letter
which says: "For 20 years | had
chronic liver complaint, which led tc
a severe case of jaundice that even my
finger nails turned yellow, when my
doctor prescribed Electric Bitters, which
cured me and have kept me well fol
eleven years" Sure cure for bilious
ness, neuralgia, weakness and all stom
ach, liver, kidney and bladder derange'
ments. A wonderful tonic. At Chas
N. CIarke's drug store, SO cents.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24
IracIIps Will be Scare.

''There will be no peaches for eX-
port in our section of the country,
said Weldon Wilson this morning
while discussing the Snake river fruit
prospects with the Lewiston Teller.
''We will have few for home use and
that is all. here will be no apricots
for any use, the crop was entirely
killed but there will be a good crop ui
cherries and a fair crop of apples.
Mr.. Wilson lives at SIcott, on the AL.
powa, aud is one of the best known
fruit growers on the river.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-05-24
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE.

We can offer the following properties
for sale cheap for short time only:
Good residence property close to bus
iness blocks.
Six lots and large residence on the
Heights.
Two lots and fine two-story residence
with grand view.
Small residence on large lot, very
cheap.
Good residence property in the upper
town.
Lot 50xl50 and good Groom house.
Good acreage property within city
limits.
Several nice little farms near town.
Good apple land for SAFE on reasonable
terms.
Onthank e Often
Hood River Oregon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

There is every reason now to hope
 that the joint statehood bill will be
 defeated when it comes up for a
 vote this week, at least that its pur>
 pose will be defeated by having the
 Foraker amendment applied to it
 which will insure the question of
 joint statehood being referred to- the people of New Mexico and Arizona,I which means of course the defeat of that end of the bill The course of the bill after it gets through the senate is a little doubtful. The For aker amendment will ride its shoul- ders like the old Man of the Sea. and it is said that many if not most of the members of the house would rather let the bill die in committee than to accept it in that form. But it is said that there is a strong sen timent for allowing Oklahoma and Indian Territory in. From a. repub- lican viewpoint, this would be- the lesser of two evils. It would at least assure one joint state with but two democratic senators and it would be possible that the fateful day when and New Mexico will each become full fledged states to swell the democratic ranks might be put off for long time, certainly for an indefinite one. r.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

In the summer of 1904 the Mc-
 Cloud River Lumber company, of Me
 Cloud, Cal, appreciating the serious
 ness of the fire losses common to
 numbering operations in that region,
 agreed to attempt to protect it's land
 according to the advice of the Forest
 service, provided the plan of fire pro-
 tection could be shown to be prac-
 ticable and not too costly. The area
 chosen for the plan was cut-over
 land. township in extent. on which
 the amount and character of the
 young timber was, as is commonly
 the case, sufficient to warrant ex- pending something to guard it un- til 1t should establish a renewed for
 est. Last summer the plan was put
 in operation. It called for clearing and burning broad fire lines from 200 to 300 feet in width. to serve as base lines from which to fight possible fires; organizing a patrol; locating tool houses for the storage of fire fighting tools; erecting telephone lines. and the old logging trains were followed as far as possible. Twenty miles of line were cleared. During the dry season of 1905 the operation of this plan proved so successful that the company took steps to extend the protection to the rest of its holdings from three to four hundred thou sand acres-and may now apply to the Forest service for another plan to cover an additional 2O.OOO acres recently purchased in southern Ore gon- The holdings of the MeCloud River Lumber company are in a re- zion where the danger from fire is great. since the long dry season and the abundance of slash and chaparrel not only make the starting of fires very probable, but also render their control difficult in a high degree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
HEARD IN PASSING

It is recalled that year ago last November the republican, candidates for congress taken together boiled more than three-guarters of a million less votes than Mir Roosevelt. while the democratic congressional candi- dates had 10000 more votes than Parker.-Bridgeport Farmer.
 A man who would sell short meas ure to the poor would rob the mite lsox of a church or the bread of life from his parents. Such men deserve the severest penalty of the law. And this includes the big man who mixes adulterants with his merchandise as well as the little fellow selling eoaI- Bridgeport Post.
 Senator TTIIman is an fmpuISive sort of a man who says sharp things in a disagrepable way but at the same time he has a lot of gOoi ideas. There is one thing eommendabIe about the senator and that is that Ise ls not afraid tO express his mini freely when be feels called upon 10 do ses-New London TeIrzram-
 If the woman who committed s1i- eide on Tuesday because she foupd a gray hair in her head had waited A little while she wouh never have rr~ortrxf tO sach . radical cure for her meIancholy- The second and Fhi-f gray hzIrs are wozt te make rhcir zppearzRce without attracting mach zfteztie1--Pr0yidence Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1906.

It's clearly time for the street sprinkler to get into action along the asphalt thoroughfares and no longer permit this March dust to have un- challenged supremacy and sway. With the trolley cars and the auto mobiles and the wind conspiring to blow the dust hither and thither, the pedestrians who have occasion to go up and down the paved streets on a day like this, when the sprinklers are pursuing a policy of masterly in- activity, have sorry time and can not fail to get their eyes, ears, nose, mouth and lungs full of noxious germs. It's an important function of civilization to conquer the ravages of disease-laden dust in populous centers. The street authorities should lose no time in ordering the sprinkling contractor to get his ap- paratus in operation. The needs of the public and not any mistaken ser vitude to the almanac should deter mine the beginning of the sprinkling season.-Hartford Times.
 That's the way we feel about it in Waterbury, too. Trot out the water
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13


 Quite touching sermon might be
 written on the text, "Be sure youl sins will find you out" placing the action of the piece in the field of the present postoffice trials. There has been quite a measurable degree ot housekeeping in connection with the postoffice up to date. There have been forty-three indictments and six convictions for fraud and conspiracy, the last being that of George Beav- CTS, the former chief of the salaries and allowances division, all round good fellow and mixer, who has just exchanged the post-midnight fare of the Raleigh hotel for the more re- stricted dietary of the penitentiary. Now there comes the\ decision of Judge Gould in the criminal court overruling the motion to quash the indictment of former State Senator George E. Green of New York, who is charged with conspiracy to de- fraud the government in connection with Beavers. The ruling in the case was nothing very remarkable, but it, points strongly to the convic- tion of former State Senator Green. and this is one of the most import ant cases in a way that the govern ment has yet brought. Green was formerly a close friend of President Roosevelt. He aspired to follow Roosevelt as governor of New York, and he was altogether a promising politician of about Roosevelt's age and with much of his independence of party letters. But Green was tempted and apparently fell. There is not much doubt about his falling from the testimony the government has already brought out. He was good deal of money, but there was easy money in sight and he hankered for more of it. There- fore he got mixed up in the post office fraud cases, and he is now in the dock and in trepidation lest he join Beavers in Moundsville. He vas a man who might have closely followed Roosevelt in his political career. He had followed him a cer- ain distance and he was on terms of at the white house, too, within five days of his indictment. But now there is a very different prospect ahead of him, and all be- ,ause he did not choose to follow the ode of square dealing. Seven con- Tictions are not many out of the i indictments. But there | Ire about a score of trials still to ,ome, and the moral they point will ] 'e a mighty wholesome one to any, 1 me in the future who has the dis 'ursing of government money or vho is in a business position where hey can affect for i'll the action of
 government official.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
AFTER NEGRO TENDS
New York District Attorney Unearths 8 Slave Traffic.
POLICEMEN LEVIED BIC TRIBUTE,
Robert H. Spriggs Ia Under Arrest Charged With Serious Crimes-Pa-
 trolmen Said to Re Accomplices
 of Colored Desperadoes.

NEW YORK. March 13.-The entire
 force of the district attorneys office is
 now being brought to bear to arrest
 the negroes who are believed to have
 murdered two white women and after.
 ward disposed of their bodies by bury. ing them at night The district attor. ney's assistants have the names of sev. eral who are mixed up in the matter, and it is thought that arrests may be made at any minute.
 District Attorney Jerome has the names of two white girls who, it is al. legged, were killed in one of the houses conducted by negroes.
 The investigation which is being made by Mir. Jerome's stan is a result of the raid in which Robert H. Spriggs, a negro, was arrested on charges of abduction. assault and keeping a dis orderly house. Spriggs was held by Judge O'Sullivan in the court of gen. eral sessions in ss,5O0 bail op the three charges for trial. ..-.r
 In line with this investigation wit. nesses were called and testimony given to substantiate the story of murder and rapine. These witnesses have fur nished details of the crimes.
 Among others who were examined were two inmates of the house raided. They were taken to the district at- torney's office. and it was said they made a complete confession that went far to strengthen the case against cer. tain persons who have had dealings with Spriggs.
 It transpires that Sprigg spent three years in states prison for having stab he'd Charles Mayo. Mayo was a horse trainer and got into an altercation with Spriggs. Spriggs stabbed him in the chest and head.
 It is said that twelve policemen are about to De arrested in connection with the official protection of the white slave traffic. N
 The activity of the district attorneys office followed the confessions of Ber- the CIsicbe. the little French girl who Is awaiting sentence for the killing of Emil Gerdron. her master. and of Hat tie Warren and Cora Chester. two white girls rescued from Bob Spriggs' len on CorneIIs street.
 The twelve policemen under surveiI- lance have for years. it Is said levied tribute on SPrigEs win the full kRovl- sdze of the traffic in which he was ec- zszed-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
New York Markets,

FLOUR = Dull, but steady; Minnesota patents. A2o94.5o; winter straights. s.7o0 s;W: s59: wIrter i as extras. a7SGaS; winter pat
 WHEAT "A stronger wheat opening was impelled by higher cables. | cold wave west, covering and lighter worlds shipments: later the market reacted un. der bear pressure, but was strengthened again by outside buying; May, H 3-lGQ Silsc.: July, s4GS 7-l6c.
 CORN-The early strength in corn was ments, covering and the wheat upturn: May, 4shc.; July. isHc.
 BUTTER = Irregular: creamery, com mon to extra, l6aGc.; state dairy. com mon fo ar,,. so eSt5a. lSac; renovated common
 CHEEslfirm: state, full cream, large and small. colored and white, fancy, 10 lh4c.; good to prime. l34Gl3xc.; common to fair, 11qisc; skins. full to light. 90
 EGGs-steady: state. Pennsylvania and nearby, fancy, selected, white. 0d21c.; choice, lsg glsc.: mixed. extra. 1slic. crop. per barrel, s35ods.50; southern. s2a go; Maine and other eastern. per bag, a.l0G2; sweets. Jersey, per barrel. n.S9 TALLow = Steady; city. sc.: country.
 HAY-steady: shipping, sa5oc.: good to choice. S00Ssc-
 SEkss SThsysIsssg sssss;i long $.Tysr Tys sas dium. s2esaz zlo: pea. s.soais s1,1: red kid- ney, s2725td25
 WoOLrsteady: domestic fleece. s1ssc.
 HoPs-Easy: state. common to choice. 1s6. 11d16c.: lso4. 1dsc.; olds. Sa5c.: Pa 4q5c
 LIVE PoULTRY-Unehansed: fowls. ii qlftc.: old roosters. loc.; chickens. isd lslic.; ducks. Isnisc.: geese. ifaisc.: tur-
 DRESSED PorITRY-steady: fowls, choice. Isizd1fc-: do, fair to good. 1r16 l3c.;; old roosters. ioc.: nearby roasting chickens, choice, 1sdlsc.; western do. turkeys. choice and fancy. ls3oe-. do. fair to good IT9isc-; ducks. ndfsc-: geese. 10df4c-
 Live Stock Markets.
 CATTLE-Supply fair; market steady choice. r.Eod5-1s. prime. SzFso; veal calves. tsGs.se.
 HOGs-Receipts light: market active: prime heavies. mediums and heavy York ers. s.7e: light Workers. t56dsS: pigs D Sds 6; roughs. EG6d
 SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light market steady. prime vethers. ELt6s common. seson3=e. lambs. Sa7-A