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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30
HOW FAR APART.

In setting out the trees about th.
home. where their mission is that ~
ornament and shade rather than for
wiudbrcak purposes. 1t is II quite nat
ural mistake to put them too near 10.
Eethcr. as ii is difficult TO imagine how
wide they will spread with the growth
~ dozen years. The elms should not
he set closer than thirty feet. as Is
true also OF the hard and soft maple.
while the ash. box elder. blackberry aud
similar small and slow growing varlc-
ties may be planted at distance Of
twenty-five feet from each other or
course the trees Of any OF these varle.
ties may be set twice as thick as Il is
Intended they should finally stand. In
which ease the thinning should be done
before the trees have become dwarfed
or malformed as result Of growing
too close together
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30
A REASON eoR FANCY PRICES.

n is well FOR the eastern fruit grow
or 10 keep In mind that while the
Hood river valley apples fetch about
twice cor three times the price OF the
best New York fruit tic grower gives
the orchard in which these apples are
grown care aud attention that Is
nearly commensurate with the price
Ills orchard is often less than ten
acres aud seldom more than twenty
and this tract of land he gives almost
continuous cultivation and spraying
At picking time the fruit Is all hand
picked" IN the exact meaning OF the
term and each indiyidua apple j.
wrapped as carefully as are the lemon
aud oranges % California The exc
else % every possible precauiion. CO
Piled with the marketing OF only
most perfect fruit. insures a top MOI
price which gives generous rev;
for the seasons work
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30
A PROMISING NEW APPLE.

g. g. l'attcn Of Charles City, la. who
IS today recognized as one ~ the lead.
ing hnrticulturisIS of the country and
who Won the Wilder medal at the
jamestown exposition for displaying
the largest number OF valuable varie.
ties II apples originated by an exhlb-
itor has on his grounds II few trees Of
a new winter variety. the Slas Wilson.
an apple of excellent quality. OF which
he has great hopes rs a hardy variety.
me that VIII be hardy in trunk and
limb and particularly suited 10 climatic
conditions found IN the northern cen
raj states The apple In question Is a
Seeding Of the Ben Davis. being pro.
duccd from apples grown IN an orchard
in which rows Of the Jonathan alter
mated with tho Ben Davis IN appear
ancc the now apple is more Ike It's
male than is female parent is triae
snla er than tho Davis aud has a quail
~ which Is but slightly inferior 70 the
Jonathan. which Is recognized MS the
standard Of excellence among apple
growers, Mr.. Patton is propaGatlnG
III" Sias Wilson rs rapidly ms possible
and hopes 10 he able Ia put the young
trees on III" market In the not distant
future With fine quality and the
much desired red color. ability to stand
the severe winters Of the northern
states is the only requisite needed to
make the new apple boon 10 all north
crn apple growers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

For benefit delegates attending the sessions of
the bodies enumerated below others desiring to
the cities of the West the Pennsy Railroad Company
has arranged opace sale to all tickets
to the various meeting places considerable reduction
from the usual fares
Chicago, III. American Medical Association June > to
Tickets sold May 2s to 30 good returning until June
inclusive.
Louisville, KY. International Sunday School Associ-
alton. June Tickets sold June to T. good re-
turning, until June % inclusive.
Chicago, Ill. Republican National Convention June II.
Tickets sold June - TO- good returning until June 81
inclusive
Denver, Col Democratic National Convention, July T.
Tickets sold July to good until July II, in
elusive.
Cleveland Ohio. International Convention, Baptists
Young Peoples Union of America, July H. Tickets
sold July ;, good to until July l5 inclusive
St Paul linn Imperial Council Mystic Shrine July
- to Is. Tickets sold July H. good until July
., inclusive.
Columbus Ohio Prohibition National Convention, July
"A Tickets sold July to 49, good to return until
July 24 inclusive
indianapolis Ind. National Convention, A. O. H., July
% to % Tickets sold July II 49,, good until
July 81 inclusive
Toledo, Ohio. National Encampment q A. r. August
81 to September Tickets sold August good
until September Is, inclusive.
Denver, Col. Sovereign Grand Lodge |. O. o. f. Sep
TENDER Tickets sold September Is to H. good to
return until September 80, inclusive.
The Pennsy vania Railroad maintains a comprehensive
schedule of fast trains Chicago, ST Louis In
dianapois Louisville Columbus Cleveland, and Toledo
from the principal cities of the East
Fnl details of the reduced arrangements for these
conventions and the through train service be
obtained of any Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Agent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

While social standing and the posses
sion Of money may be- factors IN deter.
mining the amount Of happiness that
young married couple viii have as
they go through life Il after All de
Ponds more largely upon themselves
how much Of happiness or misery will
be theirs. They can make their life
the one or the other largely as they
choose
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

\ plentiful sowing OF beets or man
gel wurtzcls this spring will furnish II
nourishIng and succulent ration for the
milk cows next fall and winter and one
that they will greatly enjoy
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

The fellows who went into the egg
deal extensively last summer and fail
buying eggs at good stifr price and
whose corner this spring WAS knocked
To smash by old Bddy with the fresh
product before they had booste the
price TO the desired level have learned
somewhat OF conservatism aud are not
bidding 50 iiercely OH this years stock
OF eggs The financial furry, too. may
have had some part in preventing the
Spectators from realizing on their eX
pectations.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

4 lady friend who has tried 1t states
that horseradisli can be ground very
nicely In the ordinary meat grinder
The roots are washed and scrapcd as
much as is desirable and then put
through the mill. the job being just as
well done and attended with many less
tears than IN the old way
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

The broad gauge patriotic citizen If
he does not have heavy load aboard
will drive his team in the center Of the
newly graded road It is very natural
to leave this preliminary travel on n
new road for the next fellow who
comes along.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

II Is generally agreed that while the
dairy type of steer will never make as
good quality Of beef as the strictly
beef type he Will make more rapid
gains than win the other. this because
he comes from type Of COWS whose
digestive aud assImilatye powers are
abnormally developed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

A slow rain of from one-half TO
three-quarters Of an inch, which soaks
into the ground AS II falls does more
real good than the three inches which
comes down in buckets fun In the
average thunderstorm
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

Unlike most other members of the
clover family. alsike docs well OH wet
soil It should be sowed In late sum.
mer or early fall when the ground can
be worked to the best advantage and
when maximum work shall have
been done in the matter Of killing weed
seed In the soil
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

The thing that makes the bur oak Il
hard tree to transplant is also respon
sible for its standing more drought than
many other varieties Of trees-a tap
root which goes down deep until IT
strikes stratum of permanent mois-
ture
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

The blue grass pasture furnishes an
almost ideal and properly balanced ra
ton for stock This is indicated not
only by the relish with which they eat
the grass. but the good il does them
IN the matter Of growth or in milk or
meat production.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

Lemons oranges and grape fruit
(whcn obtained ripei are not only de
licous and greatly relshed by the av-
cragc person but they arc also most
wholesome food products their mild
acids being n much needed tonic and
cleanser OF the system Thousands Of
dollars have been spcn, by california
fruit growers this spring IN q general
advertising of the merits Of these fruits
along the lines mentioned, and I'M
doubtedly the sales have boon greatly
Increased rs result
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

Since the old Jersey hos" came
fresh there has been living IN the writ
er's home Before that for II couple
OF months It was just existing
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

It Is questionable whether It pays TO
try to veal i calf that can only be- fed
II skmmilk ration during the first three
or four weeks After this time the but
ter fat in the whole milk ration may
he IN part substituted by shelcd corn
and boiled 1axseed meal
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

Up TO 1873 not more than $4,000
was invested In orange groves in cali
fornia. As II result Of the Introduction
Of the navel orange In that year the
industry has developed until today
there is invested ia the culture Of this
same navel orange SlOO,oDO.O00 IN cal.
nfornla alone.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

II Is estimated that the dalrymen ~
he state Of Iowa atone lose annually
S3o,'0o00O rs a result of keeping IN.
profitable cows IN their e Try herds
and through not giving the cream that
is produced the care which viii pro
duce the highest grade Of butter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

Good feed. kind treatment and re
llably made cream separator are pretty
sure to mean success with the dairy
OF course ii is taken for granted IN
this statement that the members Of
the dairy herd have been tested and
that only those that are paying their
board bin are on hand
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

As showing the ruthless and almost
complete destruction Of the white pine
forests Of northern Michigan and Wis
a representative Of the American For
estry association that he had ridden in
canoe on the Au Sable river right
through the heart OF what was the
white pine region, aud not until the
end OF the second day Was an expert on
forest trees able 70 point out At long
distance single white pine the first
they had encountered during the entire
"trip
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

II is not surprising that residents OF
the Mississippi valley states and those
on the Atlantic seahOard. mindful Of
the meteorological tantrums Of the
weather clerk, which have resulted In
the formation OF Ice half AN inch thick
nights when apple. peach. cherry and
plum blossoms were 10 full bloom. sort
% longs to hike ont TO the Pacific coast,
where fellow can don one suit of
undertaking ut night with II fair de
gree Of assurance that he will not need
two OF three thicknesscs Of undcrtian
nels the next morning The variety OF
weather above referred TO Is line, hut II
Is rather hard on a fellows physical
constitution and pretty tough On the
fruit and garden truck.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

The other day ON a drive into the
country We noted Il hawk. the large
sized common kind. with wings out
spread aud almost motlonless and sta
tionary. scanning the meadow beneath
him in search OF food While the oh
ject Of the birds keen vision was not
In sight. he had likely spotted q gopher
or mouse and was merely waiting for
4 good chance TO pounce upon il from
his position 81 vantage. Rather than
being considered an enemy Of the
farmer. these hawks. together with
many varieties OF owls should be more
and more viewed as real friends ~ the
farmer orchardist aud gardener
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

In the mammoth wheattcldS Of the
Pacific coast states harvesting opera.
tlons are done on scale Ia correspond.
\ machine called the header and
hauled by from twenty TO sixty head
of horses or an immense gasoline trac-
tIon engine and cutting swath four.
teen feet IN width heads. thrashes,
cleans aud sacks the grain In one
procesS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

While good many fakes and swim.
dies are worked upon folks who are
entirely unoffending aud not to blame,
the vast majority are made possible
because OF the eagerness an the part
Of the victim 10 get something for
nothing. or at least good deal more
than he has reason Ia expect as a re-
turn from legitimate transaction.
Where folks get taken In In this way
they are entitled 10 no sympathy, rs
they merely get II dose OF their own
medicine In slightly different form.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

While the average run Of cows may
give Il maximum yield Of milk NJ seven
or eight years Of age. there are fire.
quently exceptions \ Jersey COW be
longing Ia the writer that is thirteen
years old this spring Is giving more
milk 10y third than IN any previous
period OF lactation While conditions
might he responsible IN part. this would
hardly seem sufficient to account Tor
all the difference noted Undoubtedly
large factor Is that this spring there
was an interval OF nine weeks between
milking periods while IN previous years
there has seldom been more than four
or i've
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

There seems To be something in the
feminine mind that is consttutionally
opposed to doing some kinds Of work
ia an easy way To Illustrate, there's
many Woodworking mother who sim
adhereS to the laborious old chopping
bowl FOR the preparation Of her hash
timber and minee meats when good
meat grinder would do It IN half
the time and with half the effort
There are other good souls who will
patiently drudge away on patchwork
by hand and view as absolute domestic
sacrllege the calling Of a sewing ma
chine into service for the doing of the
same work
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

Very few enemies OF the rose bed
will be able to do II harm II II Is
given thorough spraying every morn.
Ing with the garden hose with the wa
ter under good pressure. Sprayed as
often as this, the lice, slugs and other
pests are not given time enough 10
prosecute their work being uncere-
moniously knocked of 10y the force
OF the water.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

Inasmuch as dirt is the common
name for microbes and bacteria. the
less dust and dirt there are nj milking
time the frecr from germs of various
kinds will the milk be. The most care
ful dairymen not only see that the
back aud sides are brushed carefully
before milking. but that the mdder and
teats of the COW as well as the hands
OF the operator are carefully washed.
These precautions simply mean clean
milk and make possible first class
butter product
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

Some one has said that the forests
Of the country are one OF natures say
ings banks Accepting this statement
as substantially correct, it is fair 10
state that whole lot Of bank wreck
ing is going on IN the suicidal and short.
sighted forest policy which is being
followed by the commercial interests
OF the country.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-05-30

It is due TO the children In the home,
but particularly to the good wife,
whose view of the outdoor world is so
often circunscrIbed by it, that the
front yard should he utilized for some
thing beside chicken ranch or hog
lot Hogs are all right in their place.
but that Is out back OF the barn
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-18
FORAKER is PRAISED
BY Methodist Conference Because Of
Restrictive Legislation on Opium
In Hawaii.

Baltimore, Md, May 1.-THE gener
al conference of the methodist Epis
copal church yesterday adopted a res
.oution commenting the action of Sen
ator Joscpr B. Foraker. of Ohio foi
the Introduction of his bill In the sen
ate prohibiting the Introduction o
opium in the island Of Hawaii, save
for medicinal purposes. A copy of the
resolution will be sent to congress-.
The conference win. IN an likelihood
take no official cognzauce OF the Burt
Scott incident Bishop Burt yesterday
passed the lie to Bishop Scott, who ls
a negro The incident was greatly de-.
plored by leaders of the conference
aud it was decided to allow the mat
ter to drop
The question of changing the name
Of presiding elder to district super
was brought up again today
by DR. +. H. Swift of Rock river After
much discussion the question was de.
feated by vote OF 2SG to 22l.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-18
GOVERNMENT ENDORSED
RESULT OF ELECTION ON FRI
DAY IN JAPAN lNSuRES
STABILITY OF THE PRESENT
CABINET.

Toxic, May 1.-THE results- of the
general election held on Friday in
Tokio and throughout the provinces
Indicate that the constituttionaists
believe they have secured a substln-
tial majority and the government eX-
poets to face the next diet with a
majority over all combinations.
Those best informed declare that
such q popular endorsement of the
govarnment insrres the stability Of
the present cabinet, although it is
understood that the premier. Marquis
Saionii. recently expressed a desire
to resign Prince Ito, however per
suadnd him not to do so, pointing out
the embarrassment that would result
from his resignation in the face Of
the endorseemnt of the people.
The announcement of this is ex-
pected to steady the market, relieve
the depression and restore con
fidonce
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-18
WALL STREET
BUYS IMMUNITY
BY BIG CONTRIBUTIONS TO COM.
ING POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
SECRETARY or. ANTITRUST
LEAGUE MAKES CHARGE.

Washington, May l7--Appearing be
core a subcommittee of the senata
judiciary committed H. p. b. Martin
.of New York secretary of the Amer
ican Antitrust League, made the
charge that compact had been en-
tered into between the big money in
tercsts of Wall street and certain
political managers with view to
granting immunity to Wall street IN
return for large contributions for the
coming political campaign
Mr.. Martin was not given time to
make his charges specific. He men
toned no particular candidate as fig
ufing in the deal" but allowed the
inference to be drawn that he referred
TO the Republican party.
He asked the committee to sit dur.
ing the recess of congress this sum
mer and conduct an invitation as to
the origin of the so-called civic fed
Grafton bill. intended as a Modification
of the sherman antitrust law.
He declared that measure was drawn
by Victor Morawetz aud Francis Lyn
des Stetson, attorney for the Morgan
interests, and that 1t was submitted
to and approved by the officials con
trolling the United States Steel Cor
poration.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-18
5000 JAZZ PANESE
TO KEEP PEACE
FARMING CLASS IN KOREA TO BE
PROTECTED FROM MARAUD.
ERS AND BRIGANDS-CoNDi-
TIONS IMPROVED.

Seoul May 17.-Conditlons through
cut Korea are improving, The determ
ination of Prince Ito, resident general
to suppress disorders so that tha
peaceful farming population may pros
ecuta their work in the outlying dis
tricts, where armed bands are harry
ing the farms and villages. is shown
by the promt arrival CT reinforcement@
of sendarmes numbering about 5000
who viii be scattered through Korea.
Prince Ito has issed strict instruc.
tions To the japanese soldiers and
siVilaus that they must not treat the
Koreans as conquered people, but that
the rights of all law-abiding citizens
must be respected under penalty of
severe punishment. The crop pros
pect throughout Korea is excellent.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-18
.CONFEREES ON
CURRENCY BILL
MEET ToDAY-DiFFERE BE.
TWEEN HOUSE AND SENATE
MANY-AGREEME WILL BE
LONG DELAYED.

Washington May 1.-THE conferees
on the currency bill win meet tomor.
row and the probability is that daily
sessions will be held for the next
several days. In fact it is not thought
THAT the question OF financial legisla-
tion will be settled until a few hours
before the final adjournment
The differences between the senate
and house are many The senate re.
CARDS the provision of the house for
the formation Of claring house dis.
tricts and the issuance OF national
bank notes on commercial paper
guaranteed by the clearing house as
sociatbns to be a species of asset cur
rency.
Ii Is said that Senator Aldrich and
his fellow managers of the confer
ence on the part Of the senate are not
unalterably opposed to the plan of the
hoTse bill, If II can be saleguarded so
as To remove the asset currency tea
ture Therefore II is possible that the
will work out something
that may be acceptable to both branch
es of congress.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-18
TO FILE SUITS
AGAINST ROADS
TO TEST THE. COMMODITY
CLAUSE - BoNAPARTE WILL
ASK COURTS TO PASS ON AL
LEGEO VIOLATIONS.

Washington, May Ito facilitate
Il final decision ON the constitutional
construction of the commodities clause
of the railroad rate law, Attorney Gen
eral Bonaparte has addressed letters
to the United States circuit Judges of
the Third judicial ircuit stating that
it is proposed to institute in the name
of the United States in the circuit
court at Philadelphia a number OF
suits against certain railroads en-
gagged in the interstate transportation
of anthracite coal from the mines in
Pennsylvania in violation of the com
modify clause of the Hepburn act
The attorney general states that the
defendant railroads desire to appear
and plead or answer promptly ana
with permission of the court the cases
will be submitted and argued upon
the pleading and agreed statements
of facts.
The attorney general asks the
judges to agree on date after the
18th of June next for a hearing of the
cases.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-18
NO DISORDERS
At CLEVELAND
STREET CAR STRIKE SITUATION
WAS TRANQUIL YESTERDAY
POLICE OFFICER RODE ON
EVERY ELECTRIC CAR.

Cleveland, May 17.-Aside from a
few minor disturbances the street car
strike situation today showed no evi
dencc of violence, while the service
given by the Municipal Traction Com
pany was greatly improved. A police
officer rode on each car.
On many of the lines the company
inaugurated the usual full quota OF
runs that are in effect on Sundays.
International President w d. Ma.
hon. of the Amalgamated Association
of Street and Electric Railway EN-
ploycs, arrived here today from Chi
cago. He at once went into confer.
ence with Vice President Behner and
members of the local executive com.
mittec.
President Mahon said he did not ex
pect to take any active part in the
strike and that he would return to Chi
cago tomorrow night. In the mean
time he will advise with the leaders
and leave the actual management IN
the hands of Mr. Behner
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-18
A RECKLESS MOTORIST
Holds Record in England For Being
Fined Greatest Number of Times
License Cancelled.

London. May 17.-Lord Vernon
whose mother is a daughter of F. C.
Lawrence of New York. has earned
for himself the reputation of being
the most reckless young motOrist In
England. He is only 10. but he has
been fined SO often for exceeding the
speed limit and driving to the public
danger and had so many hairbreadth
escapes in his cars, that his own
trustees have succeeded i'm having his
motoring license Cancelled. The young
man in the future is absolutely pro
hibited from driving
Sudbury Hall. Lord Vernon's seat
in Dcrbyshire is a picturesque red
brick house, which was built by
Lady Alice of Vernon in the reign of
James / and was for several years
the country residence of Queen Ade
laide. the widow of William w.