Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-24

mouse mere hfludJ d~AtetAo0ut WtS
marked By an unusually large atten-
ance and the keen interest manifested
in the discussions on yellows and
scale by the fruit growers themselves
while the influence exerted viii be felt
even beyond the confines OF the coun-
ty.
Resolutions.
Before a~djourning late in the after
noon Gfr. Alex. Clohan, a leading spirit
in the meeting, presented the follow
ing resolutions looking to the enforce
ment of the law regarding yelIows and
scale and the final eradication Of these
pests among fuit trees in West Vir-
ginia.
After a vigorous discussion these
resolutions were adopted:
Resolved. That we repudiate the
idea which has gone abroad that the
peach industry in this section is ire
trevably lost; while the facts are that
as soon as all the diseased trees are
destroyed, it will be safe to plant
again; then by keeping all the dis
eased trees cut out, this industry can
be made to develop more largely in
the future thar it has In the past.
Resolved, That We appreciate the eff
forts Of the director of the West Yir-
ginia Experiment station at Morgan
to carry out the provisions OF
the law concerning the San Jose
scale, peach yellows, black rot, and
other insect or dangerous diseases,
and that we pledge him our hearty
support in his efforts to develop and
protect the fruit industry in the state.
Resolved, That we request all per
sons who only have a few trees il
their yards or fence corners to have
them inspected by some of their neigh
bors who are familiar with the dis
ease, and if they are diseased to re
move them at once and not to wait for
for the inspectors, who will lot be
able to get all over county in one sea
son. BY his means We can o get
the yellows cleaned up.
Resolved, That we request Director
Stewart to employ counsel to assist
the prosecuting attorney in prescott
ing all persons who refuse to obey the
law.
Resolved, That we are in favor of a
rigid enforcement of this law.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
fruit growers Of Berkeley county are
due, and are hereby rendered to Direc
tor Stewart for his efforts made in
the past and at present to build W
and protect the fruit industry.
Resolved, That we request the city
and county papers to publish these
resolutions.
There was no uncertain sound about
the speeches or the resolutions. All
agreed that the law was a just and
proper one and that it must be en-
forced against all who refuse TO obey
it.
Mr.. John NJ. Miller, the apple king
of the county, took an active part in
the meeting and all of the large or
chard companies were represented
and were unanimously in favor OF the
law being enforced.
Mr.. c. p. Rothwell said that it was
just as sensible to talk about the
worth OF a dead dog as a diseased
peach tree, and what we needed was
not more orchards but better treat
ment and care for what we have.
Senator Gray Silver said the legls-
lature appropriated the money in good
faith and it should be spent in that
spirit, by wiping out the disease in
fruit trees.
Mr.. d. G, Miller reported the result
of his work-fnds plenty to do in the
orchards.
Mr.. j.. II. Smith and Mr.. c. P. Light
spoke in favor of the resolutions.
Mr.. w. F. Evans, county superinten-
dent said he was a new beginner in
tree culture, but wanted the law en-
forced for the small growers bene-
fit.
Director Stewart talked briefly and
to the point. He said we had made