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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
IGORROTES BLAME
HIM FOR ECLIPSE
American Teacher Charged
With Taking Liberties
With Moon.

Infuriated because they believed that
he had taken liberties with the moon,
the Igorrotes in the hills OF northern
Luzon, Philippine Islands. have fright
ened j. C. Early. an American school
teacher. 50 badly that he has asked the
insular authorities for another assign
ment
According 10 advices received here.
the natives became alarmed over an
eclipse. As the darkness deepened. the
Igorrote chiefs spread the news that the
Maestro Americana" had used his
mysterious powers 20 pull a vel over
the moon that had shone on the land OF
tie ISorrotes for eternity. as a punish
meat for some f3nciful offense.
All the people in the vicinity gathered
IN front Of the house of the teacher,
looking for trouble. They demanded the
American, but he laid low. II was
race Of endurance between tae anger OF
the natives and the eclipse OF the moon
The former finished strong. bur lost
Early wants 20 get out OF the Lard 81
Irorrotes before there are any more
ecnpses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
MARSHALL HALL TRIPS
CONTINUE IN FAVOR

One only needs 20 take a sail down
the river In the evening to Marshall
Hail and Indian Head on the steamer
Charles Manchester to realize how much
pleasure the Potomac river affords the
citizens Of Washington. The Macal-
sster makes the Indian Head trip every
Friday evening at $50 p. m, stopping
At Marshall Hall both ways. Prof.
Schroeder's band accompanies the
steamer and furnishes music for dancing
az the han: Parties spending the dag
AZ the hall may avail themselves OF
me indian Head trip without extra cost.
pay trips to Marshall Hall at 10 a. m.
s:3o, and $50 D. m
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
INCREASED CAR CAPACITY
OVER BIG BRIDGE DENIED

The request of citizens of Congress
Heights made to the Commissioners that
thespolice regulations be so modified as
TO permit more people being transported
on the car@ crossing the Anacostia
bridge, ove-. the eastern branch OF the
Potomac. has been denied.
Under existing regulations only forty
people on the single and fifty on the
double truck cars are permitted to cross
the bridge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
SALVATION ARMY WILLING
TO GIVE UP USE OF DRUMS

CAPTAIN Quirk. commanding officer OF
the Salvation Army. has expressed his
intention 10 discontinue the use OF
DRUMS and other musical instruments
used BY his organization in the con-
duct OF religious meetings on the street
If the merchants object to their use
he says that he has not been adj
viscd tina such IS the wish Of the mer-
chants, or that complaint has been filed
with the Commissioners asking that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
CHEVY CHASE LAKE
CROWDED EVENINGS

Chevy Chase Lake is entertaining
thousands every day now, or every
evening, 10 speak correctly, for aside
nom the picnic parties shere are few
pleasure seekers at the resort until the
evening attractions commence. The
nightly musical programs are appre-
eiated BY large and enthusiastic crowds.
There are comfortable seats Tor hun
dreds about the baadstand. After o,
music is furnished for the dancers. A
program OF extra length is rendered
Sunday evenings. The artistic manner
IN which the illuminations at Chevy
ShaSe Lake are arranged never fails 10
inspire admira ton The car Service -
Always satisfactory under all sircum-
stances, making the ride over the cool
countryside a great pleasure after the
heat OF the day In town.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
FIND MISSING GIRL,
MOTHER GETS HER

Miss Ruth Balm. a beautiful seventeen
year-old girl, of Richmond, who had
been missing from her home for several
days, and who was located in this city
last night by Detectives Weldon and
Burlingame I'm a boarding house az 9ls
street northwest, was taken back
today.
Mrs. T. c. Balm, the girls mother. ar
rived In Washington, and told the po-
lice she had learned that her daughter
was stopping in this city. Rather than
stay away from her daughter Mrs. Balm
spent the night at the House Of De-
tenuon, and today the two took a train
for the Richmond. The police say the
girl Is consumed with ''wanderlust," and
was not very much pleased at the pros
poets Of having TO go back hcne.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
MRS. CALLUM BURIED;
WELL KNOWN IN SOUTH

Funeral services for Mrs. Robert G..
Cailum were held at IL o'clock this
morning from the home of Mrs. ]. Nj.
-uip. 1865 Q street. Burial was in Oak
dil Cemetery. Mrs. Callum died On
tuesday night in Georgetown University
hospital Before her marriage Mrs.
Sallum was Miss ImOgene Dixon and
vas widely known in Washington. Vir-
.inia, and Georgia. She is survived bv
Ter husband and one son, Preston
Dixon Callum
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
SOUTHERN R. R. BUYS
NEW ROLLING STOCK

II Is announced that the Southern
railway VIII purchase fifty new loco
motives. seventy-fve passenger coaches.
four dining cars. six combination mail
ard baggage cars. six combination pas
srHSeT and baggage cars. and 200 ca
bosses.
The general purpose IN view IN order
ing this new equipment is the strength
ening OF the passenger and freight ser
vice of the railway
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
SANITARY CONVENTION
IS CALLED BY BARRETT

Acting under a request Of Surgeon
General Wyman, chairman Of the In
iernational Sanitary Bureau, Director
Barrett, of the Bureau Of American Re
puolies, has issued a call for a third
International sanitary convention to be
aeld In the City of Mexico, December
70 next.
The program provides for discussion
IL the subjects considered at the Rio de
ianeiro convention held last year
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
MARYLANDERS TO VISIT
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

Thirty towns on the eastern shore OF
Maryland Will send visitors 70 the Ma
tional Capital next Tuesday. II is esu-
mated that fully 5000 Marylanders will
be in the city that day. They will
come on an excursion from points on
the eastern shore TO Chesapeake Beach
and from Chesapeake Beach 10 Wash
ington, spending four hours il this
city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
summer TOurist Rates va Baltimors

s. Ohio on sale daily to Jersey seashore
resorts, Adirondack Mountains. Northern
New York, New York, New England,
Canadian Provinces, Nova Scotia. Ale
gheny Mountains resorts, also to NAM
Western points. II you are contenplat-
ing a rail OF water tour-for pleasure or
recreation. consult agents at 1917 G St,
6l9 Penna- Ave. or station. n. J. Ave. &
c St, for rates, routes, etc. They will
be helpful 10 you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
MRS. NORA SHEEHAN DEAD;
WIFE OF NAVY MACHINIST

Mrs. Nora Sheehan. wife of William
Sheehan, machinist at the Navy Yard.
died last night at 10 o'clock after a
weeks illness OF acute indigestion. The
funeral Will be held at her nome. 40
= street southwest. on Saturday morn
ing, the Rev. Father O'ROurke. OF St
Dominic's parish. officiating. The In
terment VIII take place at Mt Olivet
CemcterN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
LARGE SNAKE KILLED
IN ENGRAVING BUREAU

William F. ODonnen. a Waterman at
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
killed big snake IN the sub-basement
OF the bureau at ? o'clock this morn
ing. He says the snake WAS so big
ne had 10 call a fellow Waterman.
John Whitehead, before the reptile could
be vanquished.
Lieutenant Parks. Of the watch. who
is an authority on snakes. says this one
Is a new variety in this country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
COMMISSIONERS TO INSIST
ON FlREPR00F BUILDINGS

The recent fire which came so near de-
StroyinE the buildings al the Freedman's
Hospital is taken as a valuable object
lesson by the Commissioners. who will
hereafter advocate before Congress that
all such public buildings shall be con-
structed on the fireproof plan both for
economy and safety.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
U. S. FOREIGN TRADE
EXCEEDS THREE BILLIONS

At the close OF the fiscal year ending
June 30 last the foreign trade OF the
United States, as shown by a bulletin
OF the Bureau OF Statistics. aggregated
s., 315. Z2.116. for the first time in the
history Of the trade having passed the
three billion mark Imports were 81
454. 40l. 052, while the exports were 81
$50. S5l. 02A
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion, July I9,

Baltimore & Ohio. Special train stand
ard coaches and parlor cars. leaving
washington 7:f5 q. n, running via
Philadelphia and picturesque Lehigh
Valley. Liberal stopoyers returning
Tickets good ten days. Attr active side
trips from Niagara Falls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
$500 Weekend Excursions.

Baltimore & Ohio 10 Atlantic seaboard
resorts. Every Friday and Saturday,
returning until following Tuesday. in
elusive Consult agents for particulars
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
win YOur SiIverware Be Protected

During your absence from town. II same
be stored in the special silver vaults Of
Union Trust Co. 1914 F. you can feel as
sured Of Its safety. Free carriage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18

Ice Cream That's Absolutely Pure.
c. & S. famous Velvet Kind. Druggists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
Cheap Excursion to Harpers Ferry

Martinsburg. Berkeley Springs, and
Cumberland, Sis a. m. Sunday. July o.
from Baltimore & Ohio station. Wash
ington. Round trip rate TO Harpers
Ferry and MartinsbUrg, 800: to Berk-
eley Springs. $1.35; 20 Cumberland. $500
Splendid opportunity to spend a day in
the country at small expense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
HERD FUNERAL TODAY;
INTERMENT IN GLENWOOD

The funeral of Andrew J. Herd, who
led suddenly Tuesday. will be held al
he family residence this afternoon al
O'Clock. The interment will take place
n Glenwood Cemetery Mr.. Herd was
n old resident Of the city. For sixteen
ears he mad been an inspector OF the
Washington Fertilizer Company. Be
ore taking that position he was a
.ealth office inspector. He was a ma
I've of Baltimore. but had resided here
or thirty-five years. He is survived by
is wife and one son, Wilbur Herd.
SI.oo to Harpers Ferry and Return
rom Baltimore & Ohio Station. sis
m, Sunday, July q.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-07-07
Dainty, Fresh Candies

Whipped Cream Chocolates of all havOrs;
worth 40c pound, at ...-............----.25c
Mackintosh's Toffee. the 1Oc size for 1880 &C
K-O'B.'s Best Chocolates ..........5Oc a pound
Cream Nut Loaf. sells everywhere for SOD
and 60c a pound .................3 0c a pound
Superior Toasted Marshmallows, those large
Angelus Vanilla Marshmallows 100 box
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-07-07
Sale Starts Monday, July 8, 1907
EMBROIDERY REMNANTS

We have gone through our entire
stock of Embroidery and all rem
nants are less than half-price. These
are in lengths from 112 to Az yards.
All Our Irish Hand Embroidered Lin
ems from the small Dolly to the largest
Centerpiece, Exactly Half-Price No
goods laid away before the sale for
anyone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
SALEM'S LINEUP

The lineup Of tho Salem k,.h
school football team for the game
with the Lincoln high school eleven
tomorrow cns announced Tor the
first time this morning. Manager
Hauck OF Lincoln, reading II to Tho
students at rouHlng biz assembly,
at which numerous speeches were
made by the football boys
The Lincoln team, the heaviest
man OF which weighs 1bS. WI line.
up tomorrow as follows. Niles. e.
e., Smith. l. e. keenea. r. g. say
aEe. &. Watson. r. 81. llofor I *
Eyre. c., Sarruer q, captain. kroba
n Richardson. ! h.. Jones, Z b.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15

noon. The next meeting OF the
club VIII be with Mrs c. u Knight.
December ~.
6asn Dramatic School.
The Egan dramatic school will
bold the first Of a serioa OF com.
plimoutary rccitels at Egan hall 70.
night
Art and Travel Department Of
s. W. c.
The art and travel department Of
the Seattle Woman's club met with
Mrs n Il pigott az her home. on
Mercer 81. yesterday afternoon.
Ladies' Auxiliary 10 Railway
Conductors
The Ladies' Auxiliary 10 the or
der of Railway Conductors enter.
tanned the members OF Tacoma Aux
Hilary AZ their hall this afternoon.
Classic Culture Club.
The Classic Culture club viii
meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs.
+. J. Van Horn at her home, aa8
1aueH a.
Junior Prom Committee.
The committee which will have
charge OF the Lincoln Junior Prom
has been appointed by the president
Of class 90, Moritx Mueller The
committee ls az follows Mr. War
ren Hinton. Miss Gcneylcve King
ston. Miss Beatrice Austin. Miss
Elvcrta Jones and Mr. William
( Titus
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
fRy United press.l

VANCOUVER. n. G.. Nov i5--A
hoabshel was throws Into the
placid circles OF the Japapesas col.
ony here today whcp Federal Ceist'
missioner Mackeuaie kine ia
nouneod that he had sent the names
Of a number OF the most prominent
japanese 81 the colony 30 Ottawa.
with a recommendation that they
be prosecuted for perjury 50 rela'
sion 60 the testimony they gave be.
fore him during his Investigations
here into the amount Of damages
wrought upon the Japanese at the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
JAZZ GRAFT EXPOSE

time OF the September riots and
into Iapaucrc immigration moth.
Oda. Consteraatteo rcigpa IN the
NipPoneae,
Late yesterday Klng aHdaeHly ap
peared before the offices OF the
Japanese supply aad immigration
companies ana took FROM the Of
fees of the companies hhckload
of iodgors and daybooks Sensa
tional evidence duplicating some OF
the best known business men aud
officials Of the province In the Jap
aneso immigration trade 10 expect
ed to be uncovered by a systematic
analysts Of these books
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
JEANNE AGROUND
BUT is FL0ATED

steamer Jcanie OF the Alaska
Coast Co. ran aground near Peters.
burg. IN wranglo Nurown last
Tuesday. but was floatod At high
tide aud Is expected TO now be pro.
ceeding towards Seattle. according
to dispatches received by the local
officials. Capt Austin ~ IN com.
mand The Ioanic has a cargo OF
ore aud salmon aboard and Il Is
not known If this vns damaged
while she was ashore or not
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
TO EXTEND PARKS.

]. G. Olmstoad. OF Olmatead
Bros. tioHton landscape architects,
will reach the city tomorrow from
the east 90 conior with the Seattle
park board In Ne matter of elah.
Grating the city park and boulevard
system 20 take a. the Twelfth,
Thirteenth and fourteenth wards
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
BITS 0'GOSSIP
.NSzSISZVSlSlSSZSzS

Council Of Jewish Women.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the Council Of Jewish Women was
held yesterday afternoon az Temple
De Hirsch The program consisted
OF a talk on current events by Mrs
NJ Himmelhoeh, paper on Norris
Rosenfield aud bis Songs OF the
Ghetto. by Mrs tEnRce Reiss, OF
Chicago. which was read By Mrs
Ralph Schoenfeld. and musical 50.
lections
Literary ard Musical Club.
The Ladies' Literary and Musical
club held their open meeting az
the home OF Mrs. George Stocking
yesterday afternoon. A most In
teresting program WAS rendered
The club had as les guests mem
beers Of the C0terie club and Of
the Ladies' Musical club, OF Sc.
attic.
Daughters % Isis
Mrs Frank c. Dunn pleasantly
entertained the Daughters 81 Isis
AZ her home yesterday afternoon
with a guessing contest. Mrs II.
A. Fackman and Mrs. Noble ear.
rsed off the h0nors Of the after.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15

SAN FRANCISCO Nov. Ia
More than $4,000. 000 has been re.
coivod Ia this city ON transfers
nom the east through the sub
treasury since the hegiNnlng OF the
financial furry, which has been
called a bankers panic, as II
does net seem TO have affected the
people at large, who are proceed
Ing with their business as calmly
~ though the bankers We're not On.
countcfing difficulty Ia recalling
thcay eastern leans,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
MONEY POURING
INTO WEST .

AZ the subtre0aury yesterday st..
Joe. O0o was paid ont on traWsfcrs
from the east or this $4,000 WAS
from nostnn aud s60.000 from Phu.
adelphla. indicating that money ~
easier In cities outside OF New
York. as well az In the metropolis.
AL the rest ~ the transfer came
from New York or this Saen,0
was FOR Oregon banks and the re.
mainder for san Francisco, with
the exception OF small amounts for
Sacramento and Fresno
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15

For Cravenette
Raincoats

Just Ia time for you 70 b,v
for the approaching rainy
weather we offer Tor tome,.
rows selling a line Of CRAY
enoite Rainooats. m looas
and belted styles. made !,
Hight and dark coloped
cravenotte cloth. some with
collar trimmed with sou.
tache braid. al the speas,
price Of ...........ss oo
Same styles. better quality
special ...... ..ga ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
sEcUREe JUDGMENT.

John ~ aud Eatelle Humphrey
yesterday secured Judgment OF
s. 600 against the city for property
taken In the improvement OF Key.
stone place,
Halls hand loaded shells are the
best. Loaded with any kind of
iowder Rud % order. Halls, III
First ay -"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15

Az tOe-wonenA Jersey Ribbed TwoPioce Gar
mena n The Vests silk crochet finished ana
perfect fitting Per garment. fOc
All AOe-womena Of medium weight Jersey RIB
bed neocened cotton In High neck long sleeve ana
ankle length.
AT z5fomena Combination Suits Jersey ribbed meno In
silver gray. Igh neck. long sleeve and ankle length
AT S5rWomena Of Jersey ribbed nerno
The Vests silk crochet finished
land perfect hitting Per garment soc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15

You won't have hard times II you
keep your insurance money ia the
state. 49,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15

Soap Lake Soap eieanses and
hcalA 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15

o5Swomens Combination Suits Of Jersey ribbed vog,
lined cotton IN cream color High neck Ions sna
ankle length. sllk crochet finished. Exirn value "'
25e-Chdena Twoeco Garments ~ silver gray neecesa
it6H
a5f-3oyB TwoPiecc Garments. Of honyy neeeens
cotton Ia silver The Vests have woven ota,
AT Io<-ChdrenH TwoPiece Garments of mcuo the
rhled agd fiat weave, Nos 20 a4rmeu w
AT O5e-ChfdrenB Combination Butts Of Jersey ribbed nauo
broken may be had IN natural color
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15

Many Articles Specially Priced at $z.5O
China Section special collection Of
Stems slyerware. Hand Painted
Decorated Toilet other goods be chosen
Quaker Glass Bon Bona design special s105
Quaker Glass binh Nappy deliberately cut Ia new Do
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
Remnants of Carpeting Specially Priced

The Section will iouorru
number OF Remnants including various kinds csretsg
many made into Rugs being honS
and regular fringe attached Special pes
s50f
Dynerg Samples Of Body Tapestry Busse,s -
petng well other kinds lengths from q inches 70
"a inches. viii be specially priced at to soc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
Music Cabinet, Special, $8.95

Cabinet 81 quartcraawed oak finished golden and pol
Stands 30 inches high and has tor measuring lfzo
inches This Cabinet equipped Nh patent automatic
shelves which brought forward BY opening the door
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
FREDERICK & NELSON, Inc.
sroRE CLOSES DAILY At $50
Under One Roof-Every,blno !,
Furnish the Home coNp,sis
Apparel for Women, Misses
md Children.
,cialsin Women S and Children Knit Underwear

ucsofe
and We ata
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15

A Kitchen Table. In natural wood.
inches A wellmade article Of !
tomorrow AZ ....... .+...+....
Same Table. with drawer special
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-15
Misses and Children's Fur Sets

Angora Set with fitted neck piece and plain mutf
..... ....... ..............s1.75
Lamb aet with fitted neck piece. Angora trimmed.
aud huff also Ang0ra trimmed and having
small purse .s.,st.t+ .+s.. .s's.'ts's' h2.o0
plain Lamb Set. with fitted neck piece and mutt
with purse ,..,..... ........ ..''''''''s sS.oo
Imitation Ermine Set with plain throw and square
muff head trimmed anna. .........,. $3.50
Fur Set OF curly AnEora with fitted neck piece
aud square muff with purse ..,.....,... $3.50
Imitation Ermlne Set with Angoratfmmed fitted
neck piece and AngorA trimmed square muff. In
animal effect .tsss.s+stsssssss sssfs'st Nb.bb
White and Gray Squirrel Set. with fancy neck
piece trimmed with heads. and square mutf Win
Set Of Curly Angora. with long plain throw and
aquafe mun ......... ................. si.05
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-12
Stuffed Cabbsaa

Lay a firm white cabbage in cola
ter for an hour, then boil for ton N Va
utes in salted water. Drain and I'LL ut'll'
very cold stand it on the Stem ona "uell
open the leaves, carefully, heinz anu
that there are no particles Of or,s su'e
other lnpurity between them ond o VI
ing the interstices with a stuffng ma n1l,
OF cup Of cold chopped, boiled o. nD
chicken and the same quantity If ' SoS
ed rice, half as much choDnAd bon ~''''
little butter and seasoning to ta9. I"
When the leaves are we'll fuaa ' s,n
this mixture close the cabbage ond ". ~
it up tightly in strong and coarse NJ. "'
ting. Boil gently in sailed wotor f
an hour and three-quarters. Take fro1
the water, remove the netting nu+ ~
cabbage on a heated dish and norn
well-seasoned white sauce ovar ., =
around it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-12
APPLE ORCHARD CENTURIES OLD
In Manzano, N. M, Planted by the
Spaniards.

In Manzano, N. NJ, Planted by the
Spaniards.
The oldest apple orchard in America,
the ancient town of Manzano, eighteen
miles southwest of Estarcia, Torrance
County, N. M. Many Of the trees are
more than six feet in circumference,
but all are still fruitful and vigorous
although neglected for generations
Little is known of the history Of this
orchard, but the oldest inhabitants Of
the valley of the Rio Grande remem-
Der the orchard from childhood, and
claim that the trees have not changed
in appearance since then. Venerable
Mexicans and Pueblo Indians tell Of
visiting the orchard as far back as they
can remember, and finding apples on
the ground in all stages Of decomposi-
ton at least two feet deep.
The Estancia Valley has been peo-
pied for ages, probably by the kins-
men Of the natives found by the Span
ish explorers at Gran Quivira, Abo and
other ancient cities. Probably in the
early days Of the Spanish occupation
some Franciscan monk found his way
to Manzano and there planted the seeds
that have developed into these veneer
able trees. They are no doubt fully
300 years old.
Close by the orchard is little lake,
fed by large spring. A short distance
away is a grove Of pines and cedars
making an ideal place for picnic and
camping parties.-Kansas City Star.