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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25
THEY COULDN'T FOOL HIM.
Son of Erin Knew He Was in the
Wrong Place by Letters on
the Wall.

At the recent election owing to the
lack of proper accommodations, it was
found necessary, relates the New York
Times, to use the rooms OF the American
Pleasure association as a polling place for
one ct the lower East side districts.
1t happened on the very first registra-
ton day that a little old, weazened son
of Erin Ga newly-made citizen) strolled in.
lie proved very snappy and suspicious
individual, and the inspectors of cleo
ton found it a very difficult task to ex-
tract from him suitable replies to the
usual questions, the old fellow displaying
keen resentment and taking much um-
bragg at the necessary information re-
quired qualifying him as a voter.
Soon the chairman of the board and the
old chap were exchanging compliments
relative to pedigree, intelligence and
facial appearance of not too hattering
nature.
suddenly in the midst of his harangue
with the chairman the excited irishman
stopped short, the color left his face, he
threw his clay pipe angrily upon the
floor, and with his eyes blazing fire
brought his fist down upon the table
with bang as he shriekcd
'BegorTy. | thought this wasn't the
wrong! Its a trap Eve fallen iuto And
there's the proof.' he added, shaking his
finger mcnacingly at the wall.
The inspectors quickly turned. \ smile
fickercd across their faces. On the wall,
painted in great, big yellow letters was
the clubs emblem, "A. p. A.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25
HeartleSS Dame.

Fate is a fat old woman who
chucltles at mortals for believing il
her
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25
No Excuse for Her.

Mrs. Braggs-I wish you wouldn't be so
positive. There are two sides to every
question.
Mr.. Braggs-Well, that's no reason why
you should always be on the wrong side!
Stray Stories.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25
Alttuntattr JnrtfH That
A1akr fnr NtDlrrr Gtfr
By RABBI LEON HARRISON.
Pastor Temple Israel. St. Louis.

7 SEEMS almost contradiction in speak of NOR
ais mechanical. For the of moral responsibility
is moral freedom If not free to do right to
do wrong, there be any real virtue in right shamul
guilt in wrong The discussion would indeed closed
before being commenced Yet propose sustain, with
inconsistency the thesis have advanced the existence
OF what have termed automatic morality.
1t will indeed soon become evident you that
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

Among those present at Cannes this
winter are five Russian grand dukes and
one grand duchess. They are all of one
opinion: BE it ever so humble, any place
but home-Pucl.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

An Atchison girl who works down town
for three dollars a week bought a Christ
mas present for her young man that cost
six dollars-a hair brush. And shat IS
love, too-Atchison Globe
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

1t is vain to expect to live both long
and fast.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

When a man finds it necessary TO boast
Of the greatness of his ancestors he has
reached the limit of his descent.-ChIclgo
Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

There are few ladders in the well where
Truth lies.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-26
CALLS 1T A
FIRECRACKER

THE president wants some sort Of
a giant firecracker to get the railroad
rate bill through congress-" was the
comment of representative of the
Stanrard Oil Co. upon the reports
from Washington that the admins
tration has definitely decided upon
the early starting OF criminal pro
ceedings against the Standard oil
officials and those railroads that have
been giving rebates to the great oil
trust.
The same representative of the oil
trust added: THE Standard oil peo-
pie are not worrying over the situa-
ton. Starting a prosecution is a very
different thing from getting a con
yiction."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-26
TRAINING FOR
MATRIMONY.

The worthy Bishop of Ripon la
ments that England has no schools
for engaged couples. II is an over
sight from which our own country
suffers also. There is no end OF
schools of law and medicine. schools
OF typewriting and trade. dancing
and, dramatics. cooking correspond
enee. china painting. wood carving
and leather burning by mail. But no
benevolent millinaire has yet endow-
ed preparatory school for matri-
mony.
Yet. matrimony is the most i'm
portant condition OF life, and should
command the most careful prepare
ton. 4 few primitive prescriptions
OF boneset tea. sulphur and treaeie.
and flannel and goose oil are passed
down from generation to generation.
but the truly scietihc courses OF the
lecture room and laboratory still re-
main To- be founded.
To be sure. Mr.. Roosevelt now and
then lightens his leisure by semi-of-
ficially pointing out the path OF duty
TO motherhood; still, this is volun-
tary service, and is not required of
him by statute or constitution
In France a paternal Government.
after the ceremony, presents bride
and bridegroom with an attractive
little booklet of advice about family
affairs. We have not got that far In
England or this country.
The General Federation OF Wo-
mems Clubs appears also TO have re-
system OF instruction, graduates OF
which system are guaranteed to
stand the acid test of matrimony,
even on an income OF $40 a week.
Unfortunately, 1t is a delicate sub
ject for teaching. There can be no
instruction until there are recog-
nized instructors. And where are
they? Those who have had the high
est success in marriage hold the few
est theories about IT. Those who flu
emily express opinions on the subject
are the unmarried. And those who
have been most married encounter a
distinct prejudice, and are not en-
couraged to parade their experiences
BY all means, let us have training
for matrimony But who will do the
training?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-26
OF LITTLE
CONSEQUENCE

We'll, WELL" exclaimed the first
summer girl, where did the engage
ment ring come from"
From Biffany's, OF course" re-
piled the other.
"Oh, l don't mean that Who is the
man who gave il to your"
"Oh! Why-er-really. I've for
gotten his last name. | just call him
shorty Catholic Standard and
Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-26
UP To DATE.

Little Jack Horner
Sat in q corner
Eating a packing house pie.
He put in his thumb
And pulled out a
piece Of rope, two chunks OF bone,
three fish hooks, a silk umbrella. one
Overshoe, three collar buttons, a
safety steel razor. one sock, a pair Of
cuffs and q fried egg. and said.
Wen, I'll be durned!"
Dispatch.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-26
THE PAY OF
CONGRESsMEN

We notice predictions that bill
TO make the pay Of congressman
(both kinds $500 a year will be
introduced and reported next ses-
sion There are senator's and repre-
sentatives who would be n very good
bargain at double the price, and
there are others who would be dear
az any price Hartford Courant
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-26

Read the Leader and keep posted.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-26

Typewriter Supplies, Carbon
Paper Loose Leaf Ledger and
Blank Books of every descrip.
ton Try a box Of our Winged
Foot Carbon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
OBJECT to Uncle
Sans Questions

Special Correspondence of The Star.
LONDON, October 4, 1906.
According to all accounts. wrath against
the Americans RoAacnment is general among
intending first-class or saloon passengers to
the United States, other than those who
can claim citizenship in the land Of the
free. The cause of the trouble lies in the
new passenger regulation just issued by the
United States. For a long time first-class
passengers have been handed form to fill
out on board ship. 1t contained some
twenty questions in accordance with the
old immigration law affecting alien trav-
elers. The filling-in of this sheet was a
pure formality; ones cabin steward gen.
orally did it and few worried themselves
about it.
Now, however, the United States has is
sued an order that this form must be filled
up before a steamer ticket is to be sold
to the passenger at any ticket Office in
Europe, and additional questions have been
added to the list. These questions are ex-
tremely personal, ones.
The outcry over the new order of things
has been particularly loud in the fashion
able west end of London. Steamship
agencies In Cockspur street, Waterloo
Place. Pail Mall and Piccadiay are the
places where the most of the first-class pas
sages are booked. This week these agencies
all received big pile of the United States
governments new examination papers At
Cooks the Cunard Line, the Hamburg
American, the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. the
White Star and multiple lines Of the In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
well repaid for his trouble and care of

well repaid for his trouble and care of
these not very hardy trees.
Up to September 10 of this season there
has been gathered from this little farm
the following crops Fifteen thousand
bushels of grapes, les bushels of apples.
with more to harvest; 1915 bushels of Ameri-
can pears; II bushels of Japanese pears.
with about % bushels still on the trees; 100
quarts of cherries, and nearly as many
quarts of Strawberries; ) bushels of goose
berries besides quantities of figs and nuts.
In great measure the success of this
farm is attributed to a unique system of
irrigation and ventilation, which has been
installed by Mr.. Henric. This consists Of
underground pipes and wooden troughs by
which the roots of the vines and trees are
supplied with plenty of moisture from con-
slant flowing water and pure air. To Mr..
Alanco .Henric, the horticultural. is
ascribed the credit for the fine fruit grown
at the st. Elizabeth farm, and 1t is with
pride that he displays the many first prize"
diplomas which have been awarded him
by the various horticultural societies.
Mr.. Henric is a Dane. He was born in
Denmark more than seventy years ago. In
his early youth he emigrated to the West
Indies, later coming to this country. He
has been in his present position some
thirty odd years and Is still hale and
hearty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
Roman Armor as Receptacle for Coal

Armor-like coal scuttles are among the
attractive novelties that will be used in
caring for crate fires this fall. They are
decidedly martial in appearance, for in
every detail they are exact copies of old
Roman and Greek helmets. Made of dull
hammered brass carefully riveted together
these buckets have curved bottoms such as
real helmet would have. and the OPEN
work lid at the top that holds in the coal
is a duplicate Of the sliding piece that
covered the eyes and mouth Of an old-tme
soldier. At the top of this cover sliding
lid Is an eagle that answers for knob in
opening and shutting the bucket, and at
either side are Ions heads with brass rings
in their mouths that are serviceable in
carrying the scuttle.
Attractive, though not as unusual as these
helmet buckets. are the scuttles made in
imitation of metal breastplates worn by
old world warriors. They are also in ham,
mered brass in both dull and bright finish
but are without tops. and having ornate
but practical bottoms. are. much more like
the ordinary coal receptacle commonly used.
Some of these are decorated with the eagle,
spears and wreaths of the Romans, while
others stamped with Greek war-like
insignia that gives them most unusual
appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
Baskets Show Warlike Designs.

There are warlilke wood holders, too.
These are patterned after the Roman and
Greek chairs, with spear-like handles and
claw feet. They are low like those an
tiques and made in wrought iron, bright
or dull brass. and are most attractive when
set beside a crate.
Andirens In wrought iron or brass In any
of the period styles Of decoration will be
used in front of fireplaces this season. Some
of these are simple being colonial pillars,
either straight or grooved, with round ball
like or claw feet; others are a combination
of wreaths, torches, spears. bow knots of
the Louis XIV or XVI PERIOD or in more
modern designs show Cupids or Venuses in
antique brass or wrought iron finish.
Folding fire screens, without which no
crate seems complete are made in small
designs. Some Of them are composed of
three panels and others of five, but with
few exceptions all are plain, the screens
without any kind of ornamentation and
the framework either in scroll or delicate
floral pattern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

He spent forty years or more of his life and
5000 in establishing vineyards in the
Ohio valley. His persistent effort to make
the industry a success Is a fine example
of American energy and enterprise. Long
worth obtained thousands of vines from
Bordeaux and Burgundy. from the Rhine
district Of Germany, from Madeira 5000
vines, and from the Jura 1000 vines, in
hope Of finding grapes which would thrive
in his Ohio vineyards. He also tried native
grapes. but most of these were given up
for the Catawba, which he first received
from Maj. Album in 1925.
Not only as a pioneer, but as leader in
grape and wine growing, Longworth exer-
cised great influence on the industry. Many
able and practicable men in Cincinnati
became interested in grape culture, and in
1848 the Cincinnati Horticultural Society
estimated that within twenty miles Of the
city more than 1 200 acres were planted in
vineyards. During the next three four
years some six or eight wine cellars were
established in Cincinnati. Longworth had
two. At his cellars dry and sweet wines
were made. and sparkling Catawba'-the
latter produced by fermentation in the
bottle after the method of French cham
payne. 1t was after visit to Mr.. Long
worth that the poet Longfellow wrote his
celebrated poem on 'Catawba Wine"
X
Aside from grape culture, which is the
principal crop, other fruits receive the
scientific care of the horticulturist, Mr..
Alanco Henric. who has produced some
strange fruits in his many years of ex-
perimenting. One interesting production
is the Japanese pear Americanized. This.
is an odd fruit in many ways. 1t does not
grow like the ordinary pear on single
out-hanging stem, but In clusters of seven,
eight and ten like bunch of grapes, and
hugging closely the larger branches of the
tree. Then again the pears grow just OPP
posite to the natural order of things, with
the large end at the stem and the point of
the pear at the bud end. They are much
larger than a mans fist, and their flavor,
though pleasant and sweet, does not COM
pare with the Bartlett pear for table serv
ice. but for preserving purposes it is
superior fruit. In order that the trees
might be successfully grown in this climate
they were grated to the root of an Ameri-
can ounce tree, and about twenty-five of
these trees from six to ten years of age are
now lourishing on this model farm.
x*
The fig trees, more than 100 in number,
are bearing excellent fruit. though the con-
tinuous rains of the past season has been
ruinous to the crop. Wet weather causes
the nearly ripe figs to burst, and then it
rots. Great care is necessary to grow figs
in this climate. Not a single tree or vine
on this entire six acres is under the cover
of glass. but all are grown in the open and
are not hot-house fruits.
The pecan trees were planted as Infants"
more than twenty-five. years ago by Mr..
Henric when they were only about one
foot high. Today they are giant trees and
the nuts are large and full of meat. The
Spanish chestnuts were also raised from
very small trees, and Mr.. Henric has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

There is no doubt that the Catawba grape
has played an important part in the grape
and wine industry Of the United States.
That was largely due to tAe efforts Of the
elder Nicholas Longworth, who is called
1.-The father of American grape culture"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
New Shades.

From the Tattler.
Wood shades are prominent among the
new autumn colorings, rosewood and cedar
being two of the prettiest hues. Greens
will be greatly in demand, and in the finer
cloths olive shades will predominant. 1t
sounds decidedly anomalous to speak of
shades of black; nevertheless there is to be
chronicled a new black hue inclining to APP
pear green in certain lights which will be
known as ebony. American women are GER
tainly favoring black for what they call
their 'three-piece suits this autumn; the
third piece-which is, of course. the blouse
frequently introduces note of variety in
the shape of plaid or check silks or satfns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
New Millinery.

From the Tattler
very charming hat of this type is In
laurel-green felt, the definite but not really
high crown being surrounded by plain
band Of velvet, a steel ornament resembling
bats wing In shape being bent over as If
securing the kink in the brim. At the side
two beautiful ostrich tips of the same soft
shade Of green nod serenely, the brim in
front protruding in o becoming style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

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OF and 1t is
be
winter lInngo quilt
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skirt and waist join
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

ternational Mercantile Marine, the story
was all the same.
Saloon passengers or intending passen-
gers when confronted with the United
States governments papers acted mostly
like bulls at the sight of a red rag. Prac-
tically al were insulted except the Ameri-
can citizen. and he or she, as in the good
old days, merely had to write down name
and address and whether black or white in
color. 81
The new regulation, although little too
new to get a good line on. is according to
some steamship ticket agents, already di-
verting direct New York traffic to Canadian
steamers and ports. Sailing lists on all
steamers going out just now are light In
the first-class. Returning Americans form
the great majority of the passenger lists.
One Of the steamship agents said: Pas
sengers. particularly English men and
women. have declared the new questions
form a gross insult on the part of the
United States. One well-known nobleman
who is going to the Rockies with a large
party of wealthy sportsmen on a shooting
tour spoke for himself and friends and de-
clared he would be eternally condemned
before he answered the insulting questions.
Passengers say that these forms may be
visitor should be exempt.
The formality was unnoticed by passen-
gers when once on board Ship but now
we have to make them fill 1t up and sign
it here in the office before We can sell them
a. ticket. That big party of sportsmen Is
dead loss to the New York boats, for they
are going a Canadian line and many
others following their lead.
The personal questions are the ones the
English tourist or visitor objects to; one
must now fill in ones measurements; color
of complexion, hair and eyes, marks Of
Identification; place Of birth; condition of
health menta. and physical; whether can
rea.. and white; ever in prison. almshouse,
insane asylum or ever received charity;
whether a polygamist. anarchist. deformed,
crippled. One must also, if going to visit
friends give their names and addresses and
tell all about the business which takes one
to the United States.
And last but not least, the money ques-
ton Uncle Sam asks each alien safoon
passenger if he has $50. and If less, how
much he has?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
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lilies. This coat is lined first with some
sort of soft warm inner lining and then
with pale blue and silver brocade.
MARIE, WELDON,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
Unique Little Farm
Near National Capital

vv71 THIN the limits of Greater Wash
NJ ington there is a plot of ground
" six acres in extent, or about twice
the size Of the Capitol grounds, which
Yields a variety and quantity Of products
that is regarded as astonishing. From the
vines and trees in this little plot, a short
car ride from the national capital. one may
gather luscious grapes. apples. pears, figs.
pecans, Spanish chestnuts and many other
fruits and nuts.
This miniature farm is probably one of
the richest six-acre tracts in the United
States. 1t is located on the quiet and peace
full slopes of the eastern shore Of the
Anacestia river, within the limits. Of the
grounds of the United States Government
Hospital for the Insane. 1t was estab-
lished years ago to supply the patients OF
st. Elizabeth with fruit Being in the
hands of a scientific horticulturist and under
government care, the cultivation Of ordi-
nary fruits has been superseded by the
most highly cultivated and strangely
hybridized fruits, and in late years it has
supplied the Agricultural Department with
thousands of grape cuttings.
While the reputation of the little farm s
products is not widespread. 1t is we'll known
to many horticultural societies and to not
d lew SSHd COTS anu representatives., WHO
are personally interested in the progress of
the little patch, having from time to time
received sample baskets Of it's fruits.
One-half Of the six acres is devoted to
the grape and the other half to various
fruits and nuts. There are 1850 grape
vines, comprising seventy-fve different
varieties, the most prominent of which are
the Concord, Delaware. Iona, Eumelan and
the famous wine grape, the Catawba, and
their hybrids, known by numbers, includ-
ing, it seems. all possible sizes, shapes,
colors and f1avors.
The little Catawba grape. which is grown
quite extensively on this little farm, has
an interesting history. In 1910 Maj.
John Album noticed a vine growing in a
garden at Georgetown. D. c. The grape
struck him as having many excellent quail
ties. He first supposed it to be an Euro
pean variety, but the grape was really a
native of North Carolina. where 1t was dis
covered in 1902. and took its name from the
Catawba river. Maj. Album was enthusiasts
tic In his estimate of the value of the Ca
tawba grape. In letter written shortly
before his death to the late Nicholas Long
worth, ST. of Cincinnati he says: II have
done my country a greater benefit in in
Producing this grape than I would have
done If / had paid the national debt"