davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-15

than the frost. While this is a mooted
question as yet, my limited observa-
ton the present year does not fully
bear out this claim. The frost last
spring on or about April 26 hit good
many fruit trees pretty hard in this
section. Most of the bloom had fallen,
but the small apricots, cherries,
peaches, and in some cases apples and
plums, were frozen on the trees and
later dropped off. If the morning
sun at such times is harmful, one
would expect to find trees most ex-
posed to the rising sun most seriously
injured. But in my own orchard most
of the trees that have little or no fruit
are back in the body of the orchard
on a northwestern slope, largely
screened from the early sun, while
the trees on the east side, exposed
to the morning sun, are fairly well
filled. One tree in particular is con-
spicuous-a fall apple of a variety
unknown to me. 1t is thickly screened
on the southwest and west by dense
growth of poplar and other trees, and
less thickly screened on the north and
northwest, but is fully exposed on the
east to the morning sun. The east
side of the tree is heavily loaded with
fine fruit, with hardly an apple on
the other parts of the tree. Most
other trees fully exposed to the morn
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-15
HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT


ing sun are the more heavily loaded
on the east side. This is by no means
universal and a few trees so exposed
are somewhat heavier loaded on some
other side than the east But this
seems to be the general rule so far as
my observation has gone. This ques-
ton is apparently deserving of further
observation and study"
l fully agree with friend Scott in
what he says in his last sentence. Let
us make observations such as he has
here reported, and when we have all
the facts then let us draw our conclu-
sions. | do not think that our sci
entific men would quite agree with
Mr.. Scott in saying that the thawing
does more damage than the frost 1t
is the frost that really does the dam
age, but the sudden thawing inter
cepts nature in it's work o. recuper-
ating from this damage. This may
seem to be a distinction without
difference. That l may be understood
in this matter, let me quote from
Agricultural Botany by Percival, also
quoted in another part of these notes.
quote as follows from page 244 of
this admirable work: "The power of
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-15

withstanding heat and cold depends
very largely upon the amount of water
which the plant contains. Well-rip-
ened shoots and buds containing lit
tie water do not suffer so much from
the effects of frost during the winter
as sappy, immature shoots which con-
tain large proportion of water. Tur-
gid seeds, buds just opening and re-
Gently unfolded leaves, plants watered
in the evening, succulent roots and
all parts containing considerable
amounts of water are often injured by
exposure to sharp frosts for a few
nights. Usually when plant is sub
jected to a temperature of two to five
degrees centigrade the cytoplasm al
lows a certain amount of pure water
in the vacuole to ooze out of the cell
into the surrounding intercellular
spaces, where it freezes into small
crystals of ice; death in such cases is
somewhat analogous to death by dry
ing. Although plants are sometimes
killed in the process of freezing, this
formation of ice is not always fatal,
for in many cases, if the frozen part is
thawed very slowly, the cells re-
absorb the water and the tissues as
sumo their normal state. If, however,
the frozen part is thawed rapidly the
water does not re-enter the cells and
death takes place. Frozen potted
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-15

farmer at Ephrata, Wash, averaged
165 bushels the acre from a 25-acre
tract in the Big Bend country this
year. This crop was grown on land
that, until last spring, was rank with
sagebrush and no water was used.
The land was prepared by clearing
off the brush and blowing the seed po-
tatoes under.
The yields mentioned in the fore
going have been investigated by the
Spokane Chamber of Commerce, and
L. G.. Monroe, secretary, vouches for
the correctness of the statements,
having affidavits from Messrs. Hurd
and Colebank and others who were on
the ground when the crops were taken
out The highest average yield for
the state is 151 bushels, while the
general average for 10 years is 124
bushels.
On the ranch of the Mounceer
Bros, near Satsop, a yield of 400 sacks
of potatoes per acre is reported
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-15
Yakima Valley
Nursery

Largest commercial nursery
in the Pacific Northwest. We
are producing trees on the ia
nous Mob Hill soil from the
best bearing orchards to be
found. Every tree grown under
our personal supervision and
observation.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-15

Eight hundred bushels of potatoes
of the Burbank variety from an acre
of land was produced on a four-acre
patch owned by R. J. Hurd, rancher
on the Little Spokane River in Spo-
kane County, Wash, the remaining
three acres averaging 533 1-3 bushels,
or a total of 2,400 bushels for the
patch. 1t is believed to be worlds
record The tubers are of good size
and color and smooth of grain. One
hill contained 33 potatoes, weighing %
pounds They were grown without
irrigation in sandy loan soil, planted
three feet apart and cultivated in
criss-cross fashion.
Another big yield grown without ir-
rigation is reported by G. G. Colebank
of Sullivan, Stevens County, Wash,
who averaged more than 400 bushels
on five acres, Is potatoes taken from
one hill weighing IA pounds. The po-
tatoes were grown on practically I'M
broken land and were only hoed twice
during the season. e. J. KillOn,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
TO EXHIBIT MODELS nF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
General Fiscal Agent Barrett Returns
from San Francisco, Bringing
First one-Wire Ma
chimes

Frederick B. Barrett, general fiscal
agent of the Burlingame underwriters,
returned to the company's offices,
811-15 Pacific Electric building, yester-
day after an absence of nine weeks at
the factory of the Burlingame Tele-
graphing Typewriter company at San
Francisco. bringing with him the first
two models of the new one-wire ma
chine.
He was accompanied by two elec-
trical experts and George A. Smith, as
sistant general manager Of the fiscal
agency.
A very successful exhibition was
given at the offices OF the company
In the Chronicle building, San Fran
cisco, to a large audience of telegraph,
telephone and electrical experts and
officials of the United States govern
ment from the Preside and Mare
island.
These experts made a most minute
and critical examination and were en-
thusiastic in their approval of these
wonderful machines that are almost
humanlike In their operation.
Promises have been made to Capt. A.
L. Fuller, chief signal officer of the
coast artillery, to give a demonstration
of this one-wire machine to the Artil-
lery and Signal corps boards at Wash
ington, d. c., at an early date.
These machines will be on exhibition
at the local offices of the company, be-
ginning tomorrow. 1t will be a very
Instructive and interesting exhibition
and well worth seeing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
TEACHERS CHEER
SUPERINT ENDENT
DR.. MOORES WORDS WARMLY
APPLAUDED
HEAD OF CITY SCHOOLS Is GIVEN
HEARTY OVATION
In Outlining Work for the Year That
Begins Tomorrow, Chief Urges
Harmony and Unity
OF Purpose

The auditorium of the Polytechnic
high school was crowded to Its utmost
capacity and the aisles lined with
school teachers who were unable to
find seats when DR.. q. G. Moore. super
morning to outline the work for the
coming year,
The approval of DR.. Moore's methods
of school supervision and the friendly
feeling which the teachers have for
him was shown in the ovation of cheers
| and hand clapping which he received
when he arose to make his address,
| 1t was several minutes before he could
calm the tempest of applause so that
he could be heard.
DR.. Moore urged on the school teach
ers unity of purpose and cooperation
in school work. whatever friction
there may be in the conduct of school
matters, whatever criticism may be d.
rected at those In authority" he said,
"let 1t not influence the harmony that
has always existed in school work. /
take my torders from but one source,
and that is the board of education"
When DR.. Moore concluded his ad-
dress many of the teachers rushed to
the rostrum to shake hands with him.
Deputy Superintendent Monlux and
Assistant Superintendent Bettinger
also spoke and gave instructions and
encouragement to the teachers, all of
whom seemed enthusiastic over the
work of the coming year.
Schools will open tomorrow morning.
Enrolment in both the high schools is
exceedingly heavy
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
MOTHERS WILL
CONVENE HERE
STATE MEETING SCHEDULED
FOR NOVEMBER
PARENT TEAcHERS WORK
Officially Recognizes Circles as Aux
Hilary to Public School System
and Instructs Teachers
to Aid II

The state meeting of the California
Congress of Mothers and Parent Teach
ers' association will be held in Los An
geles November 3, and 8. Local mem
bers of the organization, which was
formed In Los Angeles and has since
had its headquarters here. will enter
tain the delegates from other cities
with a reception on the evening OF No
vember 8, and the two days following
will be devoted to all day sessions.
The meetings will be held at the Wo-
mems club.
At a district meeting of the Los An
geles circles. held at the Grand avenue
school yesterday afternoon preliminary
arrangements were made for the state
congress. The state congress was or
ganized by Mrs. w. w. Murphy, VINO
served for years as It's president. She
was succeeded last year by MRS.
Chalmers Smith of Los Angeles, who
has been busy through the summer
months in preliminary work for the
state plans through the winter season.
Mrs. Smith will preside at all the ses-
sions of the state meeting in No
vember.
At yesterdays meeting the local cir.
cles were greatly pleased to receive a
communication from the board of edu-
cation officially recognizing the work
as auxiliary to the public school yys-
tenn. In addition the board has n.aaa
It the duty of all principals and teach
ers to assist local circles as much as
possible, and the circles will be allowed
the free use of the school rooms for
their meetings. This has been assumed
heretofore. but the circle is now OIL
cially part of the public school work.
Mrs. H. @. Terrill has been made
chairman of the committee on patriot
ism and citizenship of the local asso-
citation, succeeding Miss Agnes Elliott,
who died recently. The committee in
tends to take up actively this winter
work for better and more patriotic
but less dangerous observance of the
Fourth of July.
The Los Angeles associations rooms
In the Chamber Of Commerce, which
have been closed during the summer,
will be open this month. and the emer-
gency work will be maintained through
the school season. This work is done
quite unostentatiously. but great deal
of good is accomplished in supplying
books and clothing to children who
would otherwise be unable to attend
school.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
To Have Band Concerts

To Have Band Concerts
The merchants conducting stores on
Moneta avenue have been granted per-
mission by Chief Kern to have band
play near the center of the business
district each Saturday evening.
Accepts San Diego Passionate
Rev. Willard s. Thorpe of Chicago
has accepted the pastorate of the First
Congregational church of San Diego.
He will preach his farewell sermon
next Sunday.
Schools, Have Large Numbers
1t is expected that 1900 of last years
pupils at the Polytechnic high school
will return for this year, and already
there has been an enrolment of $50
new students. It Is feared that all
who apply at the Los Angeles high
school cannot be accommodated, as the
enrolment is very large.
Goes to England
J. W. Ring, who-has been connected
with the local offices OF the Interna-
tional Correspondence school, leaves to-
day for England, where he will act as
superintendent of agencies of the school
in Great Britain. Last night he was
given gold pen by his assistants here
as q testimonial.
Salesman to Be Buried
The body of Levi Alonzo Wright, a
salesman for the Pacific Produce COM
pany, will be buried tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock from the Naomi Ave-
nue. Christian church. Mr.. Wright died
late Saturday night at his home, 1915
East Twenty-fifth street, after an Ill
ness of six weeks.
To Preach at Mass
FNa. Will
preach the sermon at the solemn mass
of invocation this morning at st. Vim
cents church at the opening of the
school year. Very Rev. DR.. j. s. Glass,
C. NJ, president of the college, who
was to have preached the sermon, Is
suffering from q severe cold and will
not take part in the service.
Wanted at Bakersfield
A. H. Tyson, wanted in Bakersfield
on q misdemeanor charge, was arrest
ed on Spring street yesterday after
noon by Detectives Hosick and Zeigler
and taken to the central police station,
where he will be held until an officer
from the northern city comes for him.
The police say Tyson admits having
defrauded hotel keeper out of board
bill amounting to $3.50.
Thief Busy at Baths
A thief was busy az the Blm1nl paths
yesterday and the rooms of three bath
ers were entered and robbed. p. II.
Law, 1926 Bonsello street. missed So
when he returned to his room to don
his street clothes; Samuel Walters OF
450 East Tenth street was short $1,b5
when he felt for his money, and Joe
Schiller of 1889 Thalia street lost O.
watch and fob. The matter was re-
ported to the police and Investigations
are being made.
Thieves Steal Tents
Thieves with a wish for tents en-
tered the store of 8. Morris, 2218 Cen
trail avenue. and stole twenty of the
canvas shelters. All the tents had been
used. but were In good condition.
Twelve were of white canvas, seven by
seven feet, and the remainder were OF
brown material and sixteen feet
square. The robbery was reported to
the police, and the officers have been
asked to keep q lookout about grading
camps and beach resorts for the stolen
goods.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION Is
STILL IN DARK ABOUT RATES

Whether or no the railroads will
make low rates for the annual con-
vention of the National Livestock as
sociation, to be held in Los Angeles
next spring, has not been decided.
When the association was invited to
come to the coast instead of holding It's
meeting In Denver as has been the
custom heretofore, 1t was supposed
that rates would be granted by the
roads, but the railroad management
appears to be in doubt, owing to the
large traffic at regular rates that is
expected In the spring.
The transportation committee of the
chamber of commerce has taken the
matter up with the Transcontfnental
Passenger association. with a request
that the matter be brought forward
at the next meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
We Will Close Them Out at Once
Prices Beyond Comparison
The BIRKEL Company Guarantee Behind
Every Instrument or Terms

find the stock to be in excellent con-
dition and have no hesitancy in back
ing every single instrument with our
guarantee.
If you have not already attended this
sale we want you to come in tomor-
row morning. early. We have ar
ranged with Mr.. Bonnell to continue
to manage this sale for US, Prospec-
tive purchasers who have already seen
Mr.. Bonnell should not fail to see him
again tomorrow. for he will then be
able to offer you the added induce
ment of our guarantee. which means
absolute protection to you. No matter
what kind OF Piano you want to buy.
new or a secondhand instrument
Grand or an Upright, you will find
1t in this splendid assortment-every
Piano of merit is represented. Choose
yours tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

We believe this announcement will
cause genuine sensation among
Piano buyers all over Southern Cali
fornia. Mr.. e. M. Bonnel. who has
been conducting a special sale Of
pianos at 435 South Spring street. has
turned over his entire stock to us and
we have made arrangements to con-
tinue the sale in Mr.. Bonnell's loca-
ton at 435 South Spring street until
October I.
Piano buyers who are familiar with
the local trade situation know that
when we put our guarantee behind a
sale OF this kind the instruments are
surely the best that can be bought.
Before concluding our deal with Mr..
Bonnell we exported every Piano in
his stock and found that in his adver-
Using he has not made single state
ment which we could controvert. We
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
WOMEN FIND THEMSELVES
STRANDED IN MOUNTAINS
Miss Their Party and Pass Night at
1o,oo0-Foot Altitude Without
Either Blankets or
Matches

The unpleasant experience of being
lost in the mountain heights of Tulare
county and passing the night In a
country where the mountain lion makes
his home is what happened to Mrs.
Charles H. Barker and her mother,
Mrs. ID. A. Palmer of Pasadena.
While making the trip on burros
from the Sequoia National park to Mt.
Whitney they became separated from
the rest of the party and found night
coming on with no matches or blankets
other than those of the burros They
passed the night in perfect safety at
an altitude of 10000 feet and in the
morning rode to the village of Mineral
King
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
CITY BRIEFS

Miss X. Montreville Cooke ana Miss
Mabel Barnwell Steuart. assistant,
announce the fall opening of their
Fletcher method music class at Kram-
er's, on Grand avenue. Beginners
classes are now being formed. Parents
wishing to make arrangements for these
classes may call any afternoon except
ing Saturday, from to p. m, or
phone E2540.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
ImperlaI Convention

IMPERIAL, Sept. 1s.-The Repub-
lican convention at Brawley today for
the nomination of superior judge for
Imperial county gave the place to r.
D. McPherrin of Imperial after hard
6ght
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

Henry j. Kramer will form a juven-
lie beginners dancing class Saturday,
October 8. at 1880. Adult beginners
class Monday evening, October 5. at 8.
References required.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits
Of california products at the Chamber OF Com
rnerce building, on Broadway. between First
and Second streets. where free information viii
be given on all subjects pertaining to this
aeeffou.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

Save sickness and stomach trouble by
drinking the best spring water. The
Glen Rock Water company will supply
you. Phones C1456. East 4s7. Prices
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

The Herald Will pay $40 in cash to anyone
furnishing evidences that will lead TO the ar
res. and conviction OF any person caught steal
ing copies OF The Herald from the premises Of
our patrons THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

Floral arrangements for all social oc-
casions. Personal attention given to
all orders. Miss Forman. 1719 South
Flower street. Phones B56SS. West 1886.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

September q. 748 South Figueroa street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

DIR. Robert v. Day resumed practice,
209-11 Lissner Bldg. Telephone Main
1878. Residence. Hotel Melrose.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
Steinway, Knabe, Chickering

Weber Bach Sohmer Milton Steck Decker Bros,
Wissner Krakauer Needham, Kurzmann Emerson, Krel,
Smith Barnes Sterling, Henry Miller, Hallet Davis
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

II you are an expert hair dresse
you are a Macdonald graduate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

and Angeus Piano Players Baus Cecian Kuz
mann Wheelock Interior Player Pianos
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

DIR. Bail. chiropodist. 4so Byrne bldg.
DR. Bayless removed to Grant Bldg.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20
Auto Lunch Baskets
Is Off

Every ought have of these auto lunch baskets
We carry large of all Sizes and for this week wi
sell any basket less than the regular pric
These baskets wicker and completely fitted wit
china utensils for packing and serving lunch perfectly
see them is want to
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-20

BONNELLS STOCK CONSISTS OF NEW AND SECOND
HAND GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS.
THESE FAMOUS MAKES:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-06
:RENzED FANS. IUPTOT THE POWERS CUTTERS RUN RED
Turkey
Ball Park. al ed With Liquor
Lee Champo
Those of Hammond, Ind. Flood.
ed With Liquor.
Denizens of Slums Drink From
Foaming Current.
OTHER PEOPLE CHEER
As Barrel After Barrel of Beer
Is Emptied.
Four Thousand Dollars Worth
of IntOxicants Spilled.

Chicago, Oct. 6.-Gutters of Ham
mond, Ind. ran brimming with liquor
today.
Derelicts from the city's slums fell
over each other in a mad fight to
drink the foaming current.
Thousands of other men and wom-
en- cheered as barrels of beer were
poured into the sewers and bottles of
wine were cracked and tossed on the
city dump.
Four thousand dollars worth of
liquor was spilled by the authorities
as a wholesale libation to the new
county option law. The wine and
beer had been seized two months ago
in a raid on four "blind tigers" near
Whiting. The liquor had been kept
stored in the basement of the citl hall.
1t was destroyed by orders of Judge
Reiter.
The county option law was passed
few weeks ago by a special legis-
lature convened by Governor Hanly,
at Indianapolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-06
SHELDON DROPS IN.
Republican Treasurer Eats Luncheon
at the White House.

Washington, Oct. 6-George r.
Sheldon, treasurer of the Republican
national committee, arrived from New
York this morning. He spent half an
hour with Secretary Loeb, called upon
Secretary Root and Assistant Secre-
tary Bacon, and later took luncheon
with the president.
Mr.. Loeb said there was no truth
in the rumor that Mr.. Sheldon might
resign as treasurer, and after lunching
with the president the treasurer gave
out the following statement:
THE president asked me to come
over and lunch or dine with him two or
three weeks ago, but the duties of my
position have made it impossible for
me to come until now.
I'VE went completely over the gen.
eral situation.
"On his authority as well as from my
knowledge, 1 can say most positively
that the relations between him and Mr.
Hitchcock are of the closest and mos+
friendly character. that Mr.. Hitchcock
has his entire confidence and that the
president heartily approves of the man.
ner in which Mr.. Hitchcock is manag-
ing the campaign and I may add, the
president is entirely confident of the
result"
Mr.. Sheldon stated campaign contri-
buttons had not been as liberal as in
previous campaigns, but this he at
tributed to various state laws on the
subject The Republicans, however, he
said would have money enough to car
ry them through the campaign. Mr.
Sheldon left late this afternon for New
York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-06
TAFT SHOWS THEM
Makes Thirteen Speeches in One Day
to Missourians.

Macon. Mo. Oct. 6.-Judge William H.
Taft made thirteen speeches in Missouri
yesterday. Eight of the stops in the
Show me state" were arranged upon
urgent demands from towns through
which the special was to have passed
without stopping. This resulted in delay
ing the Taft special more than an hour
and the big audience at this place had
to wait until nearly 10 o'clock for the
appearance of the candidate.
Speaking of his reception at several of
the stops Mr.. Taft said: 1T is an augury
that Missouri is going to show somebody
at the next election that she does not in
tend to remain a mysterious stranger but
will become a regular resident among Re
publicans."
Throughout the day Mr.. Taft hammered
away on the necessity for the voters of
the country to understand that a Demo-
cratic tariff revision meant a destruction
of the market prices of the product of
the farm: that Republican revision meant
a continuation of present prices and pros
perity. He told the Missourians about
the Bryan proposition with respect to the
trusts-that the Nebraskan would destroy
them by nutting trust made articles on
the free list and making a law prohibiting
a trust from manufacturing or controlling
more than so per cent of any article. While
such law. Mr.. Taft believed would be
very difficult to enact. he predicted that
its enforcement would be disastrous.