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The Delta independent., 1907-05-17
THE INJURED TREE.
Methods Of Treatment to Insure Their
Protection and Preservation.

1t Is the part of wisdom to be able
to administer first aid to the injured
tree, as we'll as the more permanent
aids. One of the most common Of
these is the splitting down of limb
as suggested in accompanying illus
traffic Fig. /.
II III" limb is not broken wholly of
If here is still left connecting
link o. sound wood. and Of sound
bark. the limb can. with care, be
save This will often save the beauty
OF II" Tree. With as little delay as
poss H." shorten all the small branch
es o: he limb. to make their weight
as liz" as possible. then carefully lift
the nioken limb back into position.
and ash it firmly with ropes or
straf
Nc" with bit, or auger. bore a
hole Trough the limb and tree trunk
as -gested by the dotted line in
The Delta independent., 1907-05-17
MoORE'S EARLY GRAPE.
It Needs High Feeding and Good cui'
ture to Secure Best Results.

Moore's Early in one respect is like
the Delaware. ii needs high feeding
and good culture to bring about best
results. II is not a hca~ bearer at its
best. and If We do not give it wood it
cannot produce fruit. In order to
produce the necessary good strong
wood We must feed the vine liberally
| use. writes a correspondent Of Rural
New Yorker old deCayed horse
manure trut firefanEedl with wood
ashes forked in the ground and then
top-dress heavily with hen manure.
When can get old mortar from
buildings torn down | work that in
the soil too. OF course. realize that
perhaps this treatment would not pay
in 4 large vineyard. and 1t might not
be practical there: still 1t is the
method | use on all my vines. aid |
The Delta independent., 1907-05-17

am growing about so varieties. In re-
gard to pruning l use sort of re-
neTal system on all OF my Labrusca
class. In the cut the two lower
branches b b are to take the place OF
those marked n a, which will be cut
on at the crosslines at next season $
pruning. Other classes require diff
ferent systems, and even all varieties
OF the same class should not be
trimmed alike. The rose beetle Is
more troublesome on my Duchess
than any Of my other kinds: Niagara
next. The only remedy found was
Manipulating, and then feed them to
my Minorca hens. They would cor
vert the bugs into the very cho.css !
Kind Vf eggs.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-17

Fig. 2. Through this insert 4 bolt OF
ron having a head on one end and n
nut on the othrr. Turn the nut on
he end with big washer" be
Meath it, until the crack in the break
has been made As small As possible
hen cover the crack neatly over with
rafting wax
In Fig is shown how to protect
mall trees from mice and rabbits
which snaw the tender bark near the
cround in winter Wrap the base OF
he tree as suggested. with wire mos
quito netting. or tarred building pa
per. and tie it firmly with strings
When tree is near hitchinE
post, or fence. where horses may be
tied, there is great danger that the
latter may cuaw the bark Fig 1
shows how TO protcC, tree from
such danger. Measure the Circumfer-
cnce Of the tree. then select width
of wire poultry netting just n bit
wider. and cut of six and onc.half or
seven feet in length. Stand this up
against the trunk OF the tree and wrap
Il about the trunk till the edges meet
Fasten these edges together with a
bit OF wire every six inches. and the
PROTECTOR is complete
Many tree has such a gaping
wound rs that shown in A. Fig 5. 1t
is caused by saving OF big limb.
and neglecting to protect the wound
until nature could extend new
growth OF bark over it. The new
bark has begun to grow about the
edges, but the wood has decayed with
in, and nature can carry growth OF
bark no further
Cut ont all the decayed wood. di.
rects Orange Judd Farmer. and fill
the cavity completely with portland
cement mixed with water. Do not add
sand. Fill the cavity and press the
cement close to the new bark (B. Fig
81 that there may be left no little
opening for air and water to enter.
The life Of tree can be prolonged for
many years by such aid as this.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-17

ciently fragrant to be observed in the
regular transaction OF business.
Utterly in the dark, the bankers
turned to this side Of the water for
light. To determine whether the sus-
uee;ed notes were real or spurious,
several Of them and a number of un-
quastionably good ones were sent to
tho American Bank Note company,
New York. and also to the Bank OF
England. says the Cincinnati En-
quL,er.
After three months close stndy OF
the notes discrepancies were noted in
all those under suspicion. and they
were pronounced counterfeits. The
discrepancies were limited, however,
to .he minutest differences OF texture
Of the paper. and other virtually in
uiscernible faults. British findings
we7e the same.
onsternation has been caused by
tie replies sent to the oriental banks
To what extent they have been re-
cai5ing these counterfeits during
the banks themselves were and are
holding as supposedly good money
romans 10 be learned. Sixteen mil
lion pounds - $SO.O00.O 900 is an
American experts estimate OF the
amount already found.
Four Plates Used.
II has been established that these
cuunterfeits were placed in circula.
uou at the opening of the Russo
japanese war. and possibly before
lLstead OF having stopped the tide
hiss risen until the afflicted bankers
age sfraid Of their own paper. because
they cannot be sure OF it.
During the war it was openly
charged that the Japanese govern
Icent knew Of nefarious operations
carried on and closed its eyes and
lars 10 them. Every Japanese or
Cnirese Of the coolie class appeared
were bcsieged. and the report was
rife tha, the little brown men were
securing roodly portion OF their
fighting expenses from the four banks
referred TO.
Experts TO Investigate.
Information has been received that
the main counterfeiting plant itself
has been located in Kobe The out.
q. is said TO have cost at least SlOO..
600. The most expensive machinery
used in the making OF money has
been employed in turning out this
The Delta independent., 1907-05-17
Feed the Trees.

. When trees commence to show
signs OF unthriftiness a liberal aprli.
cation Of barnyard manure will usu.
ally give them new vigor. 1t is the
strong. vigorous tree that gives the
most perfect fruit, and such trees are
less liable to damage from insect or
fungous pests. In the old orchard. a
half OF wagon load OF manure
around each tree Is none too much.
Scatter the manure out us fur rs the
branches reach. II the litter Is
coarse. so much the better. US this
will serve also as II mulch II well
rc:ted manure Is used. work 1t into
the red with an orchard disk.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-17

rumor that forged notes were in
circulation. The Japanese who were
In on the counterfeiting game were
augmented by the holders Of genuine
notes, and in a swarm they descended
upon the bank.
Where VIII Il Stop?
This institution is understood to
be backed by the French government
1t paid dollar for dollar on every
note. The run continued in tremen
dous volume, and the officials fixed
upon drastic move. They recalled
every note OF the bank that was in
circulation. and for Ave days kept
them from passing out to the public
II was hoped in this way to unearth
the holders OF the counterfeits. II was
unsuccessful, and the bank resumed
the circulation Of its notes.
The Imperial Bank Of China ha.
experienced similar runs. Where this
is going to stop the bankers cannot
say. The only reason II has not caus.
cd suspension OF business In the far
east Is thIt every man thinks he has
genuine note and therefore does
act worry. The only man now wor-
lying Is the banker. who is almost
palsied by the thought that the mil.
lions Of notes he Is carefully guarding
In his vaults may be merely mass
Of counterfeits made by the Japanese.
The bankers look to the paper
manufacturers to save the day. so
lar the only basis for declaring any
of the notes forgeries has been a dis.
crepancy In the paper. 1t takes some
thing more than imitation to make
the grade OF paper required for bank
notes, This last condition may bs
the means OF putting stop to the
activities OF the Japs. and likewiss
the greatest of counterfeitka0
schemes."
The Delta independent., 1907-05-17
BANK VAULTS
STUFFED WITH
FORGED NOTES
FlNANClERS OF FAR EAST
DUPED BY SkILlFUl
COUNTERFEITERS

Experts from the Bank Of England
and the American Bank Note
Company Arc Now on the Way
to China to Assist In Separating
the Spurious from the Genuine
Notes Held by the Big Financial
Institutions Of the East-Powers
May Join in the Attempt to Stop
skiIlfui Counterfeitino, Which
Threatens the Currency Of All
Nations.
The Delta independent., 1907-05-17

What makes Peck look so WOE
ried He has been contrsting his
wlf''s will" why. | didn't know his
wife was dead" That's it--she isn't
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
Belinda S atients.
By JAMES ]. MONTAGUE.

II Washington doctor has all his hospital nurses treat their
patients by singing to them.)
BELINDA a gentle who hock of blue.
u And abod long and lovingly pull her patients through
But pecvh and perere and though she tried and tried
To heal them spite their the mgrates and died
And she broodcd and day upon her
Until she heard say why don't you with songs1"
DELlNDAS soul then knew content she hsond her woe
- And everywhere Belinda a song goi
Beside the bed where parting life apparently laid
She warbled softly Get Wife, nd. trembling and afraid.
The patient suddenly upsat. and picking up his grip.
Departed through the window a L ustania clip
BELINDA tried dmdy the merry Widow" waltz
II Upon whose bones full of assures flaws and faults
Resulting from facas with elevated train
From which, badly broken they pulled him forth again.
When first the nguorou he heard he puzzle
Then bnked then. fury stirred, he away from ere
D kLiNDA has patient the Others fled away
u As fast she could get the and sooe them with her lay
To him she My Teddy Bear School Days and Il Love YOU
And he lies quite eonned there the uneu hours through
She's sung him all the latest hits, and that is going
But he appears like them ALL for he is deaf and dumb.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
The New White House.
By WEX JONES.

TT was with feelings of profound interest
and excitement that the Stranger
} crossed the threshold Of the New White
House. or Executive Stadium, as some pre-
fer TO call it,
was heard in protest.
That" explained the Guide, SIS the In
QUESTION room. Some writer is apparently
being examined regarding his natsre be
liefs. But let US enter"
In the centre Of the room, heavily ironed,
stood 4 small man with a hunted express
sion. Around e massive table sat an offi-
cial representative of the President, John
Burroughs, W. T. Hornaday and other
orthodox authorities.
DO you believe" asked one Of the ex-
aminers, that a chewink barksT'
The wretched prisoner hesitated. He
glanced with fear at the trapdoor leading
to the dungeons and tremRled. But his de-
votion to his belief mistaken, as it was,
| hasten 20 add triumphed.
u do" he replied.
Enough ~ said one of the Judges. and
two enormous attendants seized the shrink
ing
The Stranger hurried from the room.
Tut, tut" said the Guide; that's a mere
tribe. Here on the left we have the Photo
graph and Measurement Chamber, where
Ansnias Club members and general Unde-
sirables and Uuqualifeds are mugged and
Bertilloned. very interesting collection
Of photographs. Care to see 'emf'
The Stranger didn't want to see them.
He once had a friend who-the subject
was too painful.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
To-day's Best Story

a CHARACTERISTIC story Is told by
Mark Twain about a Judge Bagley,
who trtpped and fell down the courthouse
steps and broke his Hsek. The question
arose who would tell Mrs. Bagley. The
task was finally given TO Higgins, who
lived out that way. HIS instructions were
TO break the news gently.
Higgins put the body Of the Judge into
his wagon and started for home When
he arrived at the Bagley farm he stopped
and called until Mrs. Bagley came to the
door. when he said
Does the Wilder Bsgley live in this
house:"
The Widow Bsgley' No. sir; I never
heard Of her"
IN bet she does But have IL you- own
way. Can you tell II Judge Bagiey lives
here, them
Yes, Judge Ragley lives here"
I'm bet ne don't, But never mind e
amt fer me to contradict when you're 50
certain. Is the Judge inf'
NO, not at present"
Il jest expected so much, because you
know. Take bold Of suthin. mum, for I'm
going TO make little communication
that'll maybe jar yeu some. There's been
accident mum. I've got the old Judge
curled up under the seat out here in nv
wagon, and when you see him you'll
acknowledge youseif that an inquest is
about the only thing that would be 4 COM
fort to him."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
Banking Rules in Purple Pup.
By c. B. QUINCY.

HAOTICE-Our depositor is requested TO
~ deposit some more money (reaD as
soon as possible.
RULE Persons who have drew clearing
house certificates and are unable 10 cash
them in the Pink Poodle are advised
by the Bank officials to try the Happy
Days The Bank don't hold no mortgage
on the Happy Days.
RULE I'm case Of any dispute over the
manner of payment the Bank reserves
the right to cancel any obligations in
CURED TO the customer shot.
RULE 3-NOte: Since clearing house certii-
Gates has been issued by the Bank the
President and Cashier and the Paying
Teller and Taker-In are practising five
hours daily at moving targets.
RULE 4-Persons wishing 10 obtain cash
(reaD for cheques are warned that no
attention is paid to shooting out the
lights. the Bank officers being used to
working in the dark.
RULE 5-Golddust Pete of the Totem
Club authorizes the Bank to announce
that he will except clearinghouse certif-
Gates for faro chips. Note-Winners
to be paid OF similar.
RULE 6-NO good win be did by shooting
the President of this Bank. His brother,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15

This" said the Guide, throwing open the
door of busy press room, lis the Denial
Room. If pressed they can turn out $1,000
copies Of twenty different dsnials in the
eight-hour day"
ihe Stranger greatly Impressed, cont1u.
ued down the hall.
That platform out IN the open space"
said the Guide, lis the spankorlum. Loeb
gets 1t there in view OF the crowd after
anything has gone wrong. This row Of
offices in the new wing IS given over to
the great Departments Of State. That one,
where you hear the bones crack, is used
by the Secretary Of Jiu Jitsu. The fat man
squeezing through the next door is Kick
anjamya, the japanese adviser TO the
Wrestling Department. The active man
with the hammer and chisel is chasing
round looking for notices 10 remove.
Look out for that dark cellar stairway.
That's the way 10 the Agriculture, Int
rIor Indian, Post Ohice, Treasury, State,
Commerce and similar unimportant Of
fees"
The Stranger looked edited and inquired
what the racket was caused by.
Sorry l can't take you into the Pres
enee Chamber" said the Guide. This
Presidents going six rounds with Gunner
squoir, the Battersea Bruiser, aud the
Senators have sold out all the seats"
Bitterly disappointed the Stranger pressed
Clearing House certificate into the hand
Of the Guide and departed without even a
glance at the muddy steeplechase course.
where the young assistant secretaries were
practising over the Liverpool in anticips-
ton of friendly little walks with the Presi-
deRt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
Retnbutioa.

visited a school one day where Bible
instruction was part of the daily course,
and I'm order to test the children's knowl-
edge asked some questions. One class of
little girls looked particularly bright, and
7 asked the tailest one: What sin did
Adam commit"
He ate forbidden fruit"
Right What tempted Adam?'
Eve"
Not really Eve, but the serpent. And
how was Adam punishedP
The girl hesitated and looked confused.
Behind her sat a little eightyear-old, who
raised her hand and said please, pastor,
/ know"
well, tell US; how was Adam pun
ishedT"
He had to marry EVe."-MOntreal Star.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15


$50 that heroine three feet six
inches across may hide behind a "gnarled
bOle' two feet three inches across
o.-For what purpose7
A.-SO that she may overhear the villain
plotting to bury tae miser's will in the
geranium bed.
Q.-why doesn't the villain destroy the
A.-Becsuse in that event there could
be no complications.
Q.-Who finds the missing will?
A.-The heroine.
Q.-How does she find it'
Awhile digging geranlums for her
guardians breakfast
o.-Are geraniums edible7
A.-Of course not; there must be
touch of comedy.
Q.-Having found the missing will, what
does the heroine do with ttl
A.-Sne wraps pound OF butter IN IT,
Q-And then?
S.-The hero, who Is cooking his own
meals because OF an estrangement with
his family. buys the pound of butter.
o.-why is the hero estranged from his
A.1For some trihing peccsdiilo such as
the murder of his aunt.
o.-Having found the will wrapped
around his pound of butter, what does the
Ale eats the butter, goes out and mar
ries the heroine, who has been disinherited
lier will which the miser's cousins had
found in dusty apple pie.
o.-And then?
wife for three-quarters of the money COM
ing TO her if ne digs Up the later will
Q.-And then what happens?
Ale lives happy ever after.
o.-what is the object of making wilig
A.-To furnish exercise and excitement
for the surviving members of the family.
o.-When a will has been made what
must be done with IL?
Alt must be concealed in safe place.
GA safe deposit vault for instance?
A.-By no means, IL must be slipped
into a secret drawer, put In the lining of
a coat or showed underneath carpet.
Q.-Does any one die without making a
A.-No one except the orphan child
whose death rsunites her parents and the
old man whose long lost grandson appears
from Australia 5ust as the grasping
nephews are being handed over the deeds,
Q.-What are deeds?
A-Things that speak louder than words
in real estate deals.
Q.-What is stranger than fiction?
A.-Drama.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
Indirectly.

After being conducted through an old
church by the yerger, a visitor was so
pleased with the officers courtesy and in.
formation that he insisted on giving him
half a crown. The man shook his head
sadly. Thank you, sir" he said, but it's
quite against the rules"
Il am sorry for that" said the visitor,
about TO return the half-crowu TO his
pocket
But" added the Verger. IF I were TO
find a coin on the floor it would not be
against the rules for me to pick It up
Tit-Bits.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
Spotted.

Some one had given little Willie a pocket
compass His teacher was carefully ex-
planning the different points.
See" said she. you have the north in
front of you, the east to your right and
the west TO your left Nov what have Won
behindY'
Willie pOndered for a moment. There"
said he, II knew some one would see that
patch, but mother says | must wear these
trousers for a month yet."-Harper's
Weekly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
Catching a Phrase.

A precocious little girl living on one of
the crowded business thoroughfares of the
city was in the habit Of gazing out of the
window at the busy street below for hours
at a time
What is it, Gladys. that you find so
constantly interesting in the streetT' asked
her mother one day.
"oh," came the wise rejoinder. 'Just
watching the cars go pro and con. "-Har-
per's Weekly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15

who is freckled and resides in Kansas
City, Kan, Is a better shot nor he is.
RULE 7-AH persons are warned that
persons becoming involved in disputes
with the Bank will not have any funeral
expenses paid by the Bank, the same
being too much of drain on the Banks
reserved cash.
RULE S-No money will be paid out
until safe expert arrives from Denver
or good yegg man blows into the burg
the new safe having been closed by the
Banks officers, the same being too
dsrned complicated for them TO open,
and the steel lock resisting the efforts
of the best AS to shoot it on.
RULE Owe may be shy on tinaneeering.
but we can SHOOT SOME.
CITY BANK OF PURPLE PUP.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
CLASSIFIED.

There is a wen-known editor who dis
likes nothing more than superfiuous ques
lions.
On one occasion the telegraph editor ap-
preached with this query;
Here's a story OF big landslide in the
West Under what head shall put it?'
You might throw IL in with the real
estate transfers." csustically suggested the
"old man. "-Pittsburg Press.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
The Reason.

Two old friends on the street. locking
arms, strolled slowly along. discussing vari-
Gus topics. Personal ones we're touched
upon at last, and. after exchanging family
sOlcitudes for several moments. the judge
asked the major And dear old Mrs. .
your aunt. She must be rather feeble now.
Tell me, how Is she?' Buried her yester-
day." said the major. Buried her? Dear
me. dear me Is the good Did lady dead;"
eyes, that's why we buried her" sald the
major.-Argonaut.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
Putting Him in His Place.

A young constable arrived in a certain
borough in Scotland and in the course of
duty found it essential 10 apprehend a very
old offender. Arrived at the police sta
ton, he ushered him into the cells with the
Mind the step"
'Gae ava, man." said the prisoner.
with contempt. Il kent the step afore We
was born. Tit Bits.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
And He Shores.

King Alfonso is most securely and kcare-
fully guarded during the hours Of dark
ness. For four centuries the Slumbefs of
successive sovereigns Of Spain have been
watched all night by the "Monteras de
Espinosa''-a body of men to whom, is
delegated the exclusive privilege Of guard
ing their monarch from sunset to sunrise
They must have an honorable military ca
reer and be natives of the town OF
Esplnosa.-T it-Blts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
A New Leaf.

"Fvesjust been thinking" said willieboy.
Thinking what?' demanded Silliman, 10
whom the idea of Willieboys thinking was
somewhat discOncerting.
That in Adams case 1t must have been
a real re-leaf to change his Clothes" said
WilliebOy. -Harper's Weekly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
STILL LOOKING FOR THEM.

The folIat0iHa adUeFtiseFHeHt appeared
il the Batin OF Paris Can Gny one
give me the names of the asroHGgts I0ko
passed oUsr the pilIags of RieH at 6
o'clock on Thursday evening GHd teko, By
thro,oing doun sand, ruined a fresklV
made plum tariff Julie DUPlat,"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
DRAMATIC TASTE.

With Kisses and groaHs an audience
greeted the great scene of neU drama.
ITS hard to tell Vhat the public
rants sighed the heGrt-broken pIov-
iCright.
IFS easy enough to tel, SnyIoGy, tob0t
it rants just Hot0," said the manager
grimIy. ut soGnts cts money back"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
A DEEP SEA JOKE.

The l0hals had become eHtaHgged !"
the ocean cable,
We'll" he remarked as he thrashed
himself loose, ~ hope this toireIess bHsi.
ness isn't one of MarconFs dreams" -
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
sTANeI

what became of the peroxide blonde
Nth iohom you tsers flsTtiAS last Sum
meTf'
Thought I toas flirting, you neon.
She is going to marry me this SpriHg. -
Cornell Widow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-15
NOT VET PAID FOR.

Tosoae-TheFe goes R6shlsg. He must
be in debt again
Broume-f wouldH't say that. Why,
he looks quite pros porous. Fhefs NICE
neu suit he lbs
To,eRe-Yes, that's Uhy sag he must
be in debt