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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-22

Dear Santa Claus.---r am a little
girl seven years old. I want large
so-cait for my doll; nice box Of
candy; a horn, a box of small candles
and a stocking full of good things.
also want my large doll dressed nicely.
Yours in hopes.
ANNIE PATTERSON.
1899 North Twenty second Street,
Richmond Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-22

eol's \. Twenty third st., city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-22
no parents. we will go to bed carly
and shut our eyes tight so we can't
yol; Trom you,r little fTae,ngdds
No. l221 North ThIyty-iirst Street.

Richmond, Va, Dec, 20,
Dear Santa Clnus,--1 will writo YOU
n letter to toll you what want you
to bring me. want IL large tool
chest and popgtii1 and IL horn, sig
not ring, some fireworks and candy
nnd nuts. Good-by.
TObIM1TJ HUBBARD,
Inn Nnrkh 1arnufN Eitnnf. n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-22
Richmond, Va. Dec. 1s. 1907

West Marshall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-22

Bremo Bluff, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-22

Your little girl,
MARY KORTE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-22

Richmond. Va. Dec 10.
Dear Santa Claus.--I am very little
girl. Will you please bring mo doll
baby carriage. set dishes. safe. little
bed. rocking chair, china press, cradle
many things 1 don't think you will be
able to bring mo all, so Santa don't
forget my Christmas tree: plenty. OF
fireworks and candles. am your little
girl ELSIE KOSS.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1907-06-26
UNION PACIFIC RAIL
ROADS WEED BURNER

How ,o rid its right of way oi weeds
~ tall, rank aud troublesome as To in
icficrc with operation Of trains, has
been solved on 'hc Union Pacific rail.
road hy the invention of u machine that
does the work of 300 men day. The
new gnsolcnc weed burner turned out
by the Omaha shops Of the Hartman
ROAD covers twenty five miles in twelve
hours, while heretofore it mas required
a gam of sixteen men. working full
day. Ia cut the weeds from u single
mile Of track.
The weed burner is built entirely OF
steel. with regulation trucks. AZ one
end ~ n gasoline engine, used for pro.
pclling the ear and pumping the air
which forces the gasoline 20 the burners
spreading on, near the ground. when
nj work the weed burner runs three or
four miles an hour, bu, can make a
speed ~ from twelve to fifteen miles,
aud IL handled ON tue rad under rcpu.
lar train orders.
Tanks carried on the ear platform
contain enough gasolcne for a DAYS
run. Through rows of burners spread.
'ng well beyond the rails, the flaming
gasoline X forced downwar into the
weeds, killing roo, and branch. while
the old process did not s,op future
growth.
" Is moi uncommon ON western
branch lines, sidngs and commercial
tracks To see weeds from three 10 seven
feet high Which form great obstruc,
ton To train movement, cause slippevy
rails and make operation difficult. The
Union Pacific weed burner il ,ncreforc
solution Of n serious railroad prob
lem, General Manager Mohler cor.
'"Ived the idea which has been dcvcl
op'd 10y W II, McKccn, superintendent,
'o' motive power Of the Union Pacific
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1907-06-26
PRESCOTT GIRL IS
BRIDE Of ],
n. HALL
WEEDS Nevada Man In
Los Angeles Last
Friday
Contracting Parties Ar,
Well Known In
This City
(F'rom Tuesdays DaayJ

IAN extremely pretty, althourh
quiet wedding occurred yesterday =,
nigh noon, mt the home Of Mrs. HAITI,
ward, 722 National avenue, the con.
tracing parties being James Now.
Hall, u young business man Of Blair
New, and Miss Beatrice Conncl. a bell,
Of Prescott, Arizona" says the "a,
Diego, Cal, Union Of June 81.
"Rcv. Bcde A. johnson. pastor Of
the Central Methodist church, perform.
ed the marriage ceremony, the FUN
Methodist Episcopal service being used
and the young couple entering tho bess
tifully decorated rooms TO the straiu
Of the Flower Song Tho bride IN
a,tircd in an exquisite creation Of Will.
embroidered Swiss and cnrricd a bc,,
tful bouquet Of white carnations snl
roscbuds. Following tho ceremony
wedding dinner was served"
Tho bride IL the second daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Council, pioneer
residents OF this city. She was born
and grow 10 womanhood here. She 10
an accomplished and pleasing young
woman, and previous 60 leaving iu
California, n short timc ngo, was On.
ployed for two years In q responsible
capacity in the Bank Of Arizona. So
left, presumably on hcr summer vsss
ton, and the news Of her marriage IN
be- n surprise to her many friends Mere
The groom wa somc ycsn Q NJ
dent Of this city and county. lie vort
cd in the local mercantile cssablial
ments and lister accepted tho posi,ios
Of bookkeepcr and stcnographer u
John II. Hisc, mining engineer, d
Placcrita, and afterwards loft with N.
IIise for Los Angeles and Neud.
While in tho Sage Brush state, be n
gagged In business in Blair on HE ON
account, and has been very successful
Both have q large number OF fies&
here who wish them success and b,
pincss in their matrimonial venture
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1907-06-26
HUMBOLDT DEFEATS THE
JEROME TEAM. IL TO 3.

Sunday afternoon, before a small
crowd, on the local grounds, the greatly
strengthened Humboldt Greens wiped
up the lot with the jerome team 10 the
tune Of IL to ,, and hut for the rulings
Of Umpire Grabb, who, when IL began
to look m though Humboldt would
keep making runs for tho res, Of tho
day, began calling Humboldt men out
ON all close decisions, they would
probably have piled up an even greater
number OF runs.
This game has demonstrated the fact
that Jerome il out OF the running. 40
far as any hopes Of winning a place in
the northern Arizona championships 1,
concerned, and II has also demonstrated
that Humboldt is to become 4 serious
factor in the hampionship race, MS sh,
has strengthened her team 40 much
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1907-06-26

since her last appearance her that ~ h'f
coming game with the Grays here, SAT
urlny, she may even be- able to defeat
the boys that buried Phoenix. SUNDAY
That the game will bc mucn more
closely contested than was the last
game between the Green and Grays
is forcgonc conclusion. Following the
game Saturday, with Humboldt, the
Grays will 60 against Wickcnburg,
sunday. This hus,ling mining town is
said 10 have u team that is really n
wonder, and may be expected to put up
fast game against the nl''conqucrlnR
Grays.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1907-06-26
THE AMATEUR DETECTIVE

Said tne man In the restaurant u
the other across the table;
"I'll bet you re a druggist"
"No; you're wrong"
"a chemist, thenf"
Wrong again"
"a photographer"
"This time you're right. How did
you guess III"
at was simple enough" was The
answer. 81 guessed IL from the way
you held tho vinegar cruct in making
your salad. You placed your li'lh
finger at the bottom Of the bottle. no
one but u man accustomed to measuring
out graduated and exact quan'l'i~
does that. - New York Press.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1907-06-26

right, Rinchart walked, and Rcym,llrr
popped mp tn snort Rycr died. pitcher
TO first. retiring the side. For Phocuix,
Mugofiin hit TO third, being thrown out
at first. Lewis paved the air and Luna
hit safe. stealing second, making third
on an error. and scoring on n pGssc |
ball, after Delgado had walked stew.
crson struck out. retiring the side.
Elliott, Prescott's catcher. split his
thumb in the first inning behind the
bat, and was greatly handicapped
throughout the remainder Of the game
thereby, making several bad throws ON
account Of it, and letting couple Of
balls got away that otherwise would
not have.
Third Inning - Farquhar went out on
line drive, Elliott by q fly which
went high into the air, descending in
to Dclgado's mitt, and Wilson by a
ay to Stevenson. For Phoenix, Pope
walked and was caught trying TO steal
second. Graham few to right. Scot,
made first and purloiDcd second safely
scoring on Grijalva's safe hit TO left
Grijalva wa, killed trying to make
second.
Fourth Inning Hudson drove "a long
one into right field, the fielder hugginl
IT, Gillctt walked, STEALING second
Mitchell few out to second. Rinehart
next up, had bad luck, being robbed
~ hit by the sensational catch made
Of his rcd-hot line drive to right, by
Grijslva. who, with good run and
jump managed 10 save IL with his left
hand. II was one Of the pretticst
catches Of the game. For Phoenix
MagofHn hit TO third and was throws
ont at first. Lewis walked. Luna hi,
Ia short, who delivered tho ball to sec
ond. killing Lewis. Luna stole second
and on u wild throw 20 catch him at
third. vamblcd home, for the secont
time in the game, on the same kind OF
u play. being given big "hand" BY
the Phoenix rooters. Dclgndo strucl
out, retiring the side.
Fifth Inning-This WAS the begin
ming of the pyrotechnical display tina
sent Dclgado up into the clouds. Rey
miller proved good waiter, and wen
10 first ON the four bali train. stcalinj
second when no one was looking. III
got busy when Rycr flew to Graham
and went out on double play befor
he could make 10 back TO the bal
With two out little old Farquhar on
cleared himself TO every Prescott ma
there when he slammed the bali owe
the fence, taking two bases for the hi,
according to ground rules. Elliot,
with his thumb looking like to.
balloon, decided putting 'em over tn
fence didn't give man n fair show
~ he smashed the ball on the nos
; for clean three dagger, Farquha
scoring. Wilson flew to Stevenson, nm
that player obligngly dropped the bal
Captain Elliott making 1t over IN
, home plate with the second run, an
Wilson going TO second on the thro'
to ca,ca Elliott. Hudson, next up, WI
there strong, rs usual, scoring Wilso
I on his safe hit. Gillett famed, retirin
, the side, but tho ice had been broker
= aud II was Prcscott's game from tbs
, moment on. For Phoenix, Stcverso
! went out, pitcher to arst. POI
| couldn - savvy Rinohart's twistcrs, M
famed. On an error 81 pitcher. mr.
wild throw by catcher. Graham made
o TO third, hut died there whom Scott h
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1907-06-26

this was the last game abroad for the
Grays this season, hut number OF
good games are IN store for the local
fans before the season closes, Hum
boldt, Wickcnburg. Globe, the tennis en-
tcring the Fourth ut july tournament,
Mesa and Phoenix yet To make their
appearance her, this season, aud pos
sibly Tucson and Yuma.
Phoenix IN now out of the running
for The Territorial championship, 1t be-
ing up to Tucson, Yuma, Globe, Bisbcc,
Chiffon and Prescott to decide which IL
really the best Arizona team, and as
all these teams nave an opportunity to
enter the Territorial championship ser.
les 20 be played here on the occasion
of the tournament, the winner of that
tournament can justly lay claim to tho
championship. and Prescott IL going 10
cop the prize.
Following is the summary of Sun
uHy game:
Earned Runs Phoenix |, Prescott 4.
Three base Hit Elliott.
Twobasc Hit Farquhar.
Stolen Bases - Scott !, Luna /, Rinc
mart !, Rycr !.
Struck Oui-By Dolgs 10 I, 10y Rinc.
hart II.
First on Balls ON Dclgado I. N
Rinchart I.
Hit by Balls - Rinehart l.
Wild Pitch Rinehart 9.
Passed Balls Magof'in ., Elliot, ,.
Double Play Graham 10 Scott,
Umpire wynkoop.
Score by innings
lg3 <56 $50
Prescott .... go. g.. 900 O32 23O-lO
L Dhnaniv .
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1907-06-26
% third and was thrown out ut first.

10 thifd ana was thrown out ~ nfst.
sixth Inning - Mitchell flew TO Gri
jalva, who dropped II. Rinchart hit
safely, advancing Mitchell, who scored
on n passed ball, amid the yc,ls of the
Prescott contingent, az this tied the
score Of the two teams. Rcymillcr
went out, pitcher TO first. Rinchart
scored on n passed ball, Ryer went out
and Farquhar hit safe, dying on Eli
iott's fly.up TO second. which made tae
third out. For Phoenix. Grijalva hit
safe, moving up To third on an error
which gave Masof'in first. Lewis hunt
cd, Grijalva ran in. scoring when Eli.
OFT dropped the ball, Magofiin moving
up to third, and Lewis going TO first
safely on the play. The Athletics
captain. Lewis, signalcd for the
squeeze" play, and started to second,
to draw a throw, that MagofIin might
score. Rinchart aad the ball, and
chased around the diamond with II, APP
pnrently paying strict attention to
Lewis, but in reality watching Magof
FIN, and when that player started home
Rinehart threw in. Magoh1n started
back, and died, being run down, Lewis
being caught on the next throw TO sec.
ond. II was great head work on the
part Of the Grays. Luna walked, stole
second and scored again on Delgado q
safe hit, the latter being caught NJ
third, retiring the side.
Seventh Inning Wilson went to first
on Lewis error, and took third when
Hudson hit TO Graham, who fumbled.
0illett raped out n single and both
Wilson and Hudson scored. Mitchell
hit a popup, being retired by the
catcher, and Rinehart struck out. Rey.
miller flying out TO Grijslvs. For
Phoenix, Stevenson and Pope went out
M first, Graham hit safe and Scott
famed the air.
Eighth Inning The Grays, feeling all
to the good over being In tho lead, con.
tinucd TO hammer Dclgndo all over the
lot. Ryer hit safe, going to second when
Farquhsr hit safe, and both runners
scoring when Elliott raped out =
stiff single. Wilson famed and Hud-
son went out ut first, but Elliott, who
had gone TO third, scored when Dclgado
J..,.oI Z. hall .at,ron1 Sn ht,,, ~, a.,
catcher. Gillett flew 20 short, who
dropped it, but Mitchell went out at
first, retiring tac side. For Phoenix
Grijalvs famed, Maaohin went out on
throw from third to first, and Barker
u substitute for Captain Lewis, who, IL
il said, was doposcd by Rinderle, IA,
captain, hit safe, moving to second on
u wild pitch. Lunt was hit by a
pitched ball and took 6rst. Delgadc
struck out, retiring the side.
Ninth INNING Rinchart hit safe
"Dutch' Burgett. substituted for Rey
miller, few to Graham, Ryer famed
and Farquhar few to Grijalva. Fol
Phoenix, Stevenson broke his bat try
} ing TO knock the cover off the ball
and died AT first, Pope sawed the air
and Granam flew to right field, Bur
: gett catching the ball and ending tn,
! game. Reymillcr was put on tn
! bench by Umpire wynkoop for On
croaching on the side lines and payinl
no attention to tho warnings Of tn
} umpire to stay back.
; II was a great victory for the Gray,
who In thus taking two straights iron
"hoenix, have beyond doubt demon
trated their superiority over the Ath
; TO ""~"grr wav'ov +"'.." ~.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-05-16
TIE BORDEAUX MIXTURE.

For the benefit of those Of our read
ers who may not have a spraying cal
endar at hand we will give the recipe
for the bordeaux mixture which we
are using in our spraying operations
this year. Dissolve four pounds Of
copper sulphate by suspending it In a
wooden vessel containing four or five
gallons of water. Hot. water is prefer
able if one is in a hurry. Stake the
lime in another vessel This should
be done slowly; otherwise it is likely
to be .umpy. After it has cooled pour
the copper sulphate solution into bar
rel and half fill with water. Add five
pounds of the lime and fill with water
so as to make about fifty gallons in
all If spraying is to be done on a
large scale, it is we'll to have stock
solutions Of both the sulphate and
lime. The lime 81 Old not be added
to. the sulphate solution until ready to
use. The solution should be. strained
through a gunny sack or thirty mesh
brass strainer before it is put into the
spray tank. To ascertain if sufficient
lime has been added to neutralize the
sulphate place small quantity Of the
bordeaux mixture in a saucer and add
two or three drops of prussiate of pot
ash "a deadly poison). If this changes
the bordeaux mixture to reddish
brown color, there is not enough lime
present, and more limewater should
be added until no reddish precipitate
results. In case it is desired to use an
arsenate at the same spraying pound
of paris green may be added to every
$50 gallons Of water. This should be
thoroughly mixed with water in a
small cGn and the Jumps removed be-
fore it is added to the tank. All dur
ing the spraying operation the liquid
in the tank should be kept thoroughly
stirred, as the paris green is heavy
and settles to the bottom.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-05-16
Plant Diseases and Insect Pests,

The following treatment of certain
plant diseases and insect pests from
an authority on the subject is given in
Farm and Ranch:
i For crown gall in peaches there is no
sure remedy. Applications of bluestone
should be taken from healthy trees
soaked in strong bordeaux mixture
and planted in well drained live soil
that has not been in nursery stock, or
chard, potatoes or truck patch Crown
gall in apples may appear as hard, soft
or hairy root. 1t can be prevented in
grating by having the scion and root
same size, fitting them together per-
fectly and using rubber or strong pa
per for wrapper. Crown gall may be
found on dewberries and blackberries
as well as on forest growth.
"Yellows" in peaches, not yet found
in Texas, makes red spots on fruit
reaching to the seed, yellow leaves and
twiggy growth. No remedy. Cut trees
and burn Immediately.
Leaf curl is not dangerous if sprayed
promptly with bordeaux mixture.
Brown rot in peaches and bitter rot
in apples may be prevented by judi
c1ous spraying with bordeaux.
For codling moth or worm in apple
spray with arsenites and afterward
with bordeaux.
For Woolly aphis remove dirt from
around root and sprinkle tobacco dust,
or apply a good wash of hot water or
of kerosene emulsion.
For curculioy-black knot and brown
rot in plums, cut away and burn the
affected parts and spray with weak
bordeaux.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-05-16
gucKED SLOT MACHINES.

Reports in the daily press of the past
week tell of an old professor in Illi-
nois, eighty years of age, who after
lifelong thrift and economy had sue
ceeded in accommodating competence
of $4,000, every cent of which he had
lately lost as a result of bucking slot
machines. The reports picture the old
man penniless and on the road to the
poorhouse, hugging tight to his breast
the Greek, Latin and French books
which had been Accomplishments Of his
former years of good horse sense and
industry While the instance cited is
probably extreme, it is a pretty good
illustration Of the finish of a large
class of fellows who make a business
Of bucking slot machines or engage i'll
enterprises that are just as disappoint-
ing and foolhartly, many of whom do
not have so much as Latin grammar
or Greek lexicon as a relic to remind
them of better days and cheer them in
their restitution. The poorhouse is the
logical if not always actual destination
of the slot machine devotee.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-05-16
SQUIRRELS VERSUS BIRDS.

We have been watching with consid-
cradle interest a controversy that is
being carried on through the columns
of paper in nearby town relative to
the red squirrel. One correspondent
holds that, due to protective laws, they
have become a positive nuisance with
in the city limits destroy the eggs,
young and nests of all the much priced
song birds, are as bad as a pest Of rats
when it comes to eating and scattering
grain in his barn, while they also dig
up his lawn and make it unsightly.
His friend, who is especially fond of
the squirrels, states that the damage TO
the birds is exaggerated, while the
little animals are very cute and grace
full Ever since one morning last sum-
mer, when we picked up a couple of
half grown grosbeaks whose heads
had been bitten through by maraud-
ing red squirrel, we have had mighty
little love for the tribe in spite Of
their agility and cuteness. Give us the
birds and their sweet songs every time
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-05-16
The cycIamen.

The foliage, which is heart shaped, is
prettily marked and shaded. The bios
SONS, pink, crimson, blush and white
as the case may be, are borne on long
stems above the crown Of the foliage
Blooming over, the plant gradually
passes into state of rest if cared for
rightly Water at this time should gen
orally be withheld until the leaves turn
yellow and decay, though it will not do
to le- the soil become thoroughly dry
In summer the cyclamen may be plant
ed oct of doors if it can have a par
TALLY shaded situation, with the bulb
placed about two inches below the sur
face OF the SOIL Thus handled, it wants
to be saken up and repotted in Septem-
ber.-T. S. in American Cultivator.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-05-16
Points In Fruit GROWING.

In pruning young apple trees do not
cut back the limbs when it may be
avoided if early bearing is desired.
Fruit buds first form near the ends Of
the older branches and multiply back
In succeeding years. If cut back, the
new growth needs two or three sea-
sons to gain sufficient maturity to form
fruit spurs. Thin out branches where
necessary and keep tree in shape with
out sacrificing leaders. French crab
stock-the genuine imported ones-are
less likely to be troubled with woolly
aphis and crown gall than western
stocks. Don't let your Kieffer pear
trees bear heavily too young. Prune
or thin fruits severely until trees are
seven years old, advises Rural New
Yorker. They must have good tops
and roots to bear full crop without in
jury.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-05-16
SENSIBLE SCHOOL DIRECTORS.

The subdirectors of nearby town
ship have taken long step in the So
luton of the vexed problem Of a
scarcity of teachers for the rural
schools by raising wages from 500 per
month for autumn and spring terms
and $32 for winter terms to a uniform
level of $35. These directors are to
be commended for their good sense
and discrimination They realize that
the cost of living has been steadily
increasing during a number Of years
past, while under the most favorable
conditions the country schoolma am
can lay by only small portion of her
earnings. Then, too, their action Is to
be commended because they believe
that their children are worthy Of as
good instruction as their farm animals
are Of proper care and rations. The
scarcity of teachers over the country
Is going to result in similar action by
many other school directors.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-05-16
Plum on Peach Stock.

In considering the subject of plum
culture at the annual meeting Of the
Ohio State Horticultural society it was
developed that plum on peach stalk
has several decided advantages. Peach
roots prevent the suckering from the
roots. The effect Of the borer in peach
roots is not nearly so great as in plum
roots. There may be more borers in
peach roots than in plum roots, yet the
wood Of the peach roots will not die
to as great extent as that Of the plum.
National Stockman and Farmer.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-05-16

serves are Shipped in turn to the Unit
ed States
The gooseberry here pictured is Pro-
life Pearl, as grown on the experiment
station grounds at Purdue university
Professor Troop, the eminent horticul-
turist, considers it one of the most
profitable varieties to grow, says
American Agriculturist. 1t is larger
than the Downing and fully as pro-
ductive as Houghton.