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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01
The Earmers' Autos.

The farm paper that constantly dis
counts the automobile Is not very en-
terprising. If you were to get at the
facts you would find about as many
road hogs who drive horses ms who run
autos. The machine is becoming popu.
lar with farmers too. One prosper
Gus little Iowa town Of about l,JOO
boasts Of only three chug buggles, but
all through the surrounding country
farmers own and use them extensively.
These are conservative, practical men.
too, not sports. The self propelled We
hlcle has many advantages. chief Of
which is great influence on road I'm
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01
The Irish (Y Potato.

The potato Is n native of the Andes.
particularly Of Chile and Peru. and
some writers claim that II was found
growing wild as far north as the
Toltec gorge In southern Colorado. 1t
probably was first introduced into Eu-
rope by the Spaniarls about the mid
die Of the sixteenth century. In 1856
Il was taken to England from Nir-
glnla. where however. Il was prob
ably derived from a Spanish source.
Its progress IN Europe was slow. its
culture even In Ireland. not becoming
general until the middle Of the eight
ecnth century. but Il is now a staple
food IN most temperate climates.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01
Z arm cno
Garden
FOES OF THE APPLE.

Some Little Known Pests Found In
American Orchards.
One Of the reasons why the apple
leaf roller (Archips rosaceanal has re
ceived so little attention from the sci
entific fruit growers is because it has
never existed in numbers sufficient to
be regarded as a positive menace
Now, however. it seems TO be largely
on the increase. and with the prospect
of finding It added to the already toe
long list Of our apple tree pests II i
well to know something Of It and what
is to be expected from It if it should
become plentiful
The larvae are active, cylindrical
pale green or reddish brown insects
with a deep brown head and with th
first body division prothOrax) and first
two pairs Of JoiDted legs also deep
brown. The false legs are well de-
veloped and are colored like the body.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01

The northern limit for sweet potato
culture is roughly indicated by line
drawn from the border line of Massa-
chusetts and Connecticut on the east
"uA't westward to the northeast corner
Of Colorado, but the area where it is
profitable commercially would be con.
siGcrahly south Of this, except in the
Mississippi valley. where 1t extends
well into Iowa. Illinois and Indiana.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01
THE WHITE GRUB.
A Dangerous Insect Enemy of the
Fruit Tree.

A Dangerous Insect Enemy of the
/ Fruit Tree.
( The peach borer or white grub,
which bores holes through and under
the bark of the roots of peach trees,
weakens and often kills trees and may
be considered one of the greatest enc
mics the peach has to contend with.
This insect changes from a worm TO
fly in August or September. At that
time the worm comes to the surface of
the ground, constructing cocoon an
inch in length, which Is attached to the
base of the tree or perched on the
ground, end upward. In a few weeks
it appears as a moth and begins to de-
posit its small eggs on the body of the
tree near the ground. Each body lays
300 or more eggs and dies within two
weeks. In October or November the
eggs hatch, and the little borers,
scarcely large enough to be seen. make
their way down TO the ground at the
base of the tree. When warm weather
comes in spring they begin active work
and increase rapidly in size, working
first in the bark of the roots nearest
the base of the tree and then extend
ing down four or six inches into the
over roots. eating their way as they
20. The worst work is done in May,
Tune and July, and these are the |
months when the peach trees should |
lave most careful attention. Young |
,each trees require more attention than
Ilder trees. The roots of older trees
re often so large, coarse and tough
s not to be susceptible to serious in
ury, but the young trees may be de-
troyed by one grub.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01
The Farmers Friend.

One of the interesting features of
the new school of agriculture is the
recognition of the helpfulness Of many
feathered wild tenants of our farms.
Thanks to the investigation of the de-
parment of agriculture, many birds
which were once ruthlessly destroyed
by the ignorant pot hunter are now
protected because of their
usefulness in keeping down the insect
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01
now,s This!

We offer One Euntred Dollars Reward fol
~ case It ..;arri: that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Care.
F j. CHENEY Ss CO., Props Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. ]. Che.
ney fo1 the last is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINSAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O..
Halrs Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold BY all
Druggists. Testimonials free
Hail. Family Pills are the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01
MUSHROOM CULTURE.
Simple Methods That Will Yield Rich
Returns.

Simple Methods That Will Yield Rich
Returns.
For mushroom growing a greenhouse
! is not needed. Any building which
/ protects the crop from rain. wind aud
cold viii do. Mushrooms do best in a
moderate temperature, say from 45 10
J6 degrees They are easily hurt by
drip. The air should be moist and
stationary. no drafts. Light is not
needed. They are really winter crop.
because il is easier 10 heat a struc-
ture than to cool 1t down. When warm
weather sets in insects often attack
the crop and ruin it. Generally the
first beds are prepared in September
or October and the last in March.
To make a mushroom bed use fresh
horse manure. such as one would get
in a livery barn. II should be from
grain fed animals. bedded with hay
or straw. Sawdust or shavlngs are
not suitable. Shake out the coarsest
straw and throw the material into &
heap to start heating.
1t should be moderately moist. nei-
ther wet nor at all dry. As soon as .
heating has commenced fork the pile .
over TO prevent burning. and repeat .
this three or four times every two 4
lays When the material assumes a
lark brown or blackish color and
smells rather sweet it is ready TO form
ntO beds. These may be fifteen 10
Eighteen inches deep and Of any suita-
de width or length. Pack down firm
Y and wait three or four days to allow
Try with a thermometer,
nd IL not higher than So or 90 de-
-rees insert spawn every ten or twelve
inches apart each way. Place the
pawn an inch or two deep and cover
he whole bed with light dressing
loan, say two inches deep, to hold
eat and moisture and form a firm
loting place for the crop. Mushrooms
lslke to be watered; hence moisture
lould be preserved rather than sup
led.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01

applied at the s<<.= = sj1Tt gallons an
acre at each spraying The soil is
sandy loan, and the variety Of potato
Carman No s. During the season
plant lice and flea beetles were abun-
dant in all parts of the field, but there
was no early blight Owing to the
great press of work 1t was impossible
TO make a fifth spraying and also give
the field attacked proper attention in
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01

they remain ciinginG to u iwis or TO
bark of the trunk When leaves are
gone from the trees. a search Of plum
or apple trees in an orchard will al
most invariably show some Of these
masses
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01
Il arm 0ro
Garden
ENTERPRISE PAYS.
Progressive Msthods - Coed Staples
Are the Secrets of Success.

Are the Secrets Of Success.
The progressive farmer Is the one
who scores at the markets. Good meth
DDS In raising crops. the selecting of
staples for which the demand Is great
er than the supply. these are the con
siderations that count for success.
One farmer In New York experiment
al with a spraying apparatus In rails
ing potatoes and results justified the
expense because the Increased gain q
sixty-seven bushels an acre gave a
cash prodt Of SS7-i5 an acre. o. Si020
on the field The spraying cost only
S3oo en- ACRE for labor. materials. etc
The experiment Was tried On nftcen
acrcs - potatoes. vhich werc SPRAYED
four times 20 prevent injuries hy
blight and Insects Thrse rous ca
feet long and "a feet apart vcrc iefi
unspruyel Tor a check Rorieaux was
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01
BEES AND HONEY.

Fhe Way Thsy Gatb-r Thsir Harvest
Fro. TIE Fls~srE
bees Eather honey frcm TIE uecfar
Vessels u noEes and pants he
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-01

yoIr hand as fast as you can look
them over, one spry man doing the
work of FIVE by the old system.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
Of FUNDS
FOR |NTERURBAN
Promoters Of the New Line Say
They are Ready to Begin
Work at Once.
WILL Be A BELT SYSTEM
Project to Construct Road from Dal-
las Via Waxahachie and Cleburne
to Fort Worth-Wiil Open
New Country.

The city council will meet tomor-
row morning at 10 O'Clock to con-
slider the request of the Empire
Construction company of Kansas
City, Mo-, for franchise through
the city for an interurban railway
which is proposed to be constructed
from Dallas by the way of Waxaha
chic and Cleburne to Fort Worth.
This projected line will be part of
belt system that will connect with
the Northern Traction company's
line at Fort Worth and Dallas That
the promoters of this line mean bus
mess is indicated by the fact that
they have retained Farrar, McRae
& Kemble as their local attorneys.
These gentlemen will appear before
the city council tomorrow and pre-
sent the ordinance that provides for
franchise through Waxahachie. 1t
is understood that the company will
ask for the privilege of constructing
and operating a first class city street
car system, although this part Of the
ordinance will not be insisted upon
in the event it should meet with any
local opposition. If local men are not
able to convince the council of their
sincerity to put in city system at
grant the franchise to the Empire
Construction company. Mr.. H. M
Hyatt, secretary of the Empire Con-
struction company, writes Messrs
Farrar, McRae & Kemble as follows:
''Al / can say for you to say to
them (the city couRcil) ia that the
syndicate l represent is composed OF
very strong, able and experienced
men with plenty Of funds to go
ahead Immediately and begin active
operations in connection with this
matter.
I'VE will say this, that we will
give Waxahachie interurban connec-
tions with Dallas on the north and
with Cleburne and Fort Worth On
the west; that we mean business alb
solutely and will go ahead without
any delay whatever. In addition to
with electric cars end first class
equipment sufficient to meet their
immediate demands and will extend
this line from time to time as it is
found necessary
The benefits to be derived by the
people of Waxahachie from the con-
summation of the plans outlined
above are so apparent that comment
from us is unnecessary. At a glance
it will be seen that very rich part
OF the county, including the Bee
Greek, Auburn, Maypearl, Ozro and
adjacent communities, which are
now almost inaccessible to Waxaha-
chic will be put in direct communi-
1teA k~1v advantases
to be derived from the proposed en-
terprise are SO apparent that the city
council should grant all necessary
franchises through the streets for
its construction.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
OUR DAILY FORT WORTH STORY
A Preacher Is Held Up and Robbed
Of Purse and Money.

Fort Worth, Texas, Nov ID
Rev. B. G. Holloway, a young minis
ter, who is here from his home at
Ben Arnold, Tex, attending the Bap-
tist convention, reported to the po-
lice yesterday morning he was the
victim of sensational street rob-
berry Wednesday night. whereby he
was relieved Of his pocketbook con-
taining about $50.
The minister in describing the
robbery said he was walking OF
Throckmorton street between Sixth
and Seventh when some person over
took him and placed his hands owe
his eyes in manner common amonf
close friends. He suspected nothing
anu offered no resistance, ever
was slipped around his forehead
covering his eyes and fastened from
behind. Still believing some &C.
quaintance was playing joke on
him he gave little heed. A moment
later he removed the handkerchief
and looked around to find himself
alone.
Furthermore his pocketbook and
all his ready cash was gone. The rob-
berry occurred at about IL o'clock
Wednesday night The police are in
vestigating, but have obtained no
clew. This morning collection was
taken up at the convention and the
delegates contributed $3126 toward
making good the young minister s
loss.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
Honor Prince Of Monte Carlo.

of the 60th birthday anniversary of
the Prince of Monaco, the gambling
king Of the world, whose little prin-
cipality is supported by revenues
from Monte Carlos famous games of
chance, public fetes were commen-
|ced here today and will be contin-
ued tomorrow. Thousands of visit
|ors are here and the fete marks the
opening of the season at this famous
resort. The town is brilliantly decor
ated and there will be marvellous
fireworks display tonight.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
Historical Festival.

New York, Nov. l3.---All of the
leading civic. educational and histor
ical societies of the city are repre-
sened at the historical bazar" which
will be held at the Hotel Plaza to-
day and tomorrow. There will be
dances, and costume booths and
speeches by prominent persons. The
New York City History Club is in
charge OF the affair, which was or
ganized for the purpose Of promot-
ing interest in the history of the
city especially among school chill
dren.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
EXPLOSION, IN
GERMAN MINE
Fire Follows Terrific Explosion
that Completely Wrecked
the Shalt
DISASTER HEART RENO|NC
Cause Of Horror in Westphalian Coal
Field Shrouded in Considerable
Mystery Flames Force
Rescuers to Retreat.

Hamm. Westphalia, Germany,
Nov 13.-The greatest mine disas-
ter in many years in Germany oc-
CURED yesterday morning at the
Radben mine. about thirty miles
from this place. There was a heavy
explosion in the mine about a. M,
and almost Immediately the mine
took fire. OF $50 miners working un-
! derground at the time only six es-
capped without injury, thirty-five
were taken out badly injured and
thirty-seven were dead when brought
to the mouth of the pit. The remain
ing 302 have been given up for lost.
The explosion, which was unusual
! ly violent, destroyed one of the
shafts, which had to be partly re-
| paired before the rescue work was
| begun. In addition, the flames and
smoke proved almost insurmoun-
able obstacles in the early hours to
the rescue party. A special corps,
composed of the men who rendered
such valuable aid in the terrible
mine disaster at Currieres. France,
in March of 1906, arrived upon the
scene shortly before noon, but were
unable to enter the mine, being
forced to await the result of the de-
termined efforts of the firemen to
keep the flames in check
Meantime heartrending scenes
were being enacted at the mine wheT
the dead and wounded were brough
to the surface and similar scenes oc
Cured in the town when the injured
were sent through the streets to tn
J hospital. s.S
At l o'clock the fire had mad,
great headway and later in the af
ternoon, after a consultation Of thu
engineers, it was decided that any
further attempts at rescue of the en-.
tombed men were vain, owing to the
impossibility Of entering the CALLER
les. AT the same time an order was
issued to flood the mine.
First reports indicated that the
accident was the result of an explos-
ion of coal dust, but the statements
of the injured men render this i'm
possible, and il is not clear just
what caused it,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
Death of Mrs. ROyaI.

Mrs. Royal, aged about 81 years
died Thursday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
at the home of her sister, Mrs G. r
Graves, at Rocket The body was
brought to Waxahachie Friday morn
ing ana shipped to Palestine for in
terment. j. p. Royal, a son Of the
deceased, came here from his home
at Marshall to accompany the re-
mains to Palestine. Mrs. c. r. Graves
and Mrs. A. A. Graves also went
along to attend the funeral services
Mrs. Royal had been with her sister
at Rocket about six weeks
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
KATY SHOPS REMAIN.
Hillsboro VIII Continue to BE Divis-
ION Point of the Katy.


ion Point of the Katy.
Hillsboro, Texas, Nov. 13.-It is
stated on authority that is thorough
ly reliable that all question as to the
permanency of the location Of the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas COM
pany's shops and divisional terminals
here has been definitely determined
and that they will not be removed.
On the contrary. there will in all
probability be an extension OF the
operations and an increase of the To-
cal service here. This Information
comes from source which renders
1t almost as certainly correct as II It
had been officially bulletined.
The shops will remain here and
the only terminal changes of service
at all likely to be made Is the loca-
tion OF partial terminal OF engin-
GERS ut Waco. The service at the dis
patcher's ONCE here has also been In
creased.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
bEAsLEY INDICTED
IS REARRESTEO
The Young Man Who Killed His
Father Is Again in the
County Jail.
GRAND JURY TAKES ACTION
Returns True Bill Against Douglas
Beasley on Charge Of Murder.
Boy Surrenders to the
Deputy Sheriffs.

Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 13.-Af-
ter being once released from custo-
dy after an investigation by the pre-
vious grand jury on the charge OF
killing his father near Oak Grove,
S. Douglas Beasles, Jr., was rearrest-
ed last night, charged with the same
offense. The present grand jury
found a true bill against the accused
and Immediately after adjournment
Deputy Sheriffs Purvis and Higgins
started for the Smith farm, where
Beasley returned after his former In
generation.
AS the two deputies stepped from
the train at the station Beasley saw
them coming, and walking toward
them said, We'll, guess you fell
lows are looking for me-" He ex-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13

waymen in the neck. The negroes
fired their pistols, one bullet passing
through Wolford's body, shattering
his left hip. The little boys screams
after the pistol shot brought men
to the place. Wolford died in the
city hospital at 2 O'Clock yesterday
morning. He and his boy made state
ments, but not sufficiently definite to
aid in identifying the highwaymen.
One negro has been arrested by the
police on suspicion. The wounded
negro has not been found
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
The Musical Club.

The Musical Club will meet at the
Sims Library tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock instead of $3.50 as previ-
ously announced. All lovers of mu-
sic who desire to join the choral de-
partment of the club are requested
to meet at 4 o'clock Those who are
not members of the Musical Club
are invited to take part In the choral
work
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13

pressed a willingness to accompany
the two officers, and he was brought
to this city ON the train that was
due here at S:15 O'Clock, but which
failed to arrive until nearly $50.
He was taken to the county jail,
which he left only week or two
ago. 1t is understood that writ of
habeas corpus will be sued for this
morning, asking for the prisoner S
release on bond. 1t is entirely with
in the discretion Of the court wheth-
er Beasley will be allowed his liber-
ty while awaiting trial.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
Night Riding Condemned.

At the last meeting of the Ellis
County Farmers Union the follow
ing was adopted:
Whereas, there has been in the
newspapers of our state and other
states many reports of so called
night riders threatening and intimi-
dating farmers and gin men, and
whereas the Farmers Union has been
accused of same, therefore be it
Resolved by Ellis County Union
now in session that we condemn and
abhor any and all such lawlessness
as cowardly and beneath the respect
of honest and intelligent people,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
Persian Parliament.

Teheran. Nov. 13.-Arrangements
have been made by the shah for the
oonvoking Of the new Persian par
lament on Saturday. The lawmak-
ers will be practically the playthings
of the monarch and forced to do his
bidding In all things.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
Former Merchant Arrested.

Denton Texas. Nov 13.-Fred
Stover, aged II, son of prominent
Lewisville merchant, was arrested
yesterday charged with arson con-
nected with the burning of a Lewis
vile school house recently. He was
released on a $500 bond
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
After a Suspect.

Weatherford, Texas, Nov. 10
Captain Frank Johnson of the state
rangers left yesterday for Green
bay, Mich, to arrest a suspect there,
wanted in Amarillo, charged with
the murder Of Chas. Stewart of Gle
burne
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
HEAR MISS DAFFAN
At the Sims Library Tonight at \
O'Clock

Every veteran in WaXahachie
should hear Miss Daffan, the favor
ite daughter of the Confederacy. All
lovers of children should see the
pageant of flowers. Hear Mrs. Crow
sing and Miss Clara Morse play Ad-
mission 25 and Is cents.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13

Lockhart, Texas, Nov 13.--C. B.
Zachary, mail carrier, was serious
ly injured and narrowly escaped
death yesterday when he was caught
between two Katy cars. which were
being switched. His cart was torn to
pieces. The horse was also hurt.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
Ohio Teachers Meet.

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 13.-Detroit
has as It's guests today several hum
dreds of Buckeye school ma'ams and
educators, who have come from the
neighboring state to hold the an
nual convention of the Central and
Ohio Teachers associa-
tions This is the first time the Ohio
pedagogues have ever held a con-
vention outside Of their home state.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
ROBBERS KILL FARMER.
Frank WOlford Attacked by Thre.
Negroes and Shot.

Negroes and Shot.
Dallas, Texas, Nov 13.-Frank
Wolford, we'll known Dallas coun-
ty farmer living near the village OF
Rowett, was killed In Dallas We'd
nesday night by three negro high
waymen. Wolford. with his Eon, less
than 7 years old, was walking on
East Main street about Il o'clock In
a lonesome part Of that thorough
fare near what II known as the Main
street concrete bridge. when three
negroes confronted him with pistols
and demanded his money Wolford
resisted aE1 stabbed one of the high
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13
Shot Himself to Death.

San Antonio, Texas, Nov. Ia
Despondent over the loss of his po-
sition at the government experiment
tai station, G. w. Childress. aged 81,
ended his life yesterday by shooting
himself through the head
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-13

The Waxahachie Livery and Trans
fer Co.'S cabs and transfer wagons
meet all trains. Phone 40. If