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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30
Other Western Varieties

The success of an orchard is dependent upon the
judgment displayed in the selection of varieties
the profit paying kind. And profit in fruit growing
means quality. Quality and color are the two
things that the great fruit consuming public pay
their money for. That's certain-you cant deny it.
Increase your orchard profts-do it by planting
the splendid tested special sorts OF Stark Trees. Begin
now--don't wait until next season. Plant now
and be that much nearer big profit paying crop
than you would be by waiting months year.
Here is a brief list of varieties highly adapted
to western conditions-the kind that will make
model orchard which will Weld profitable returns.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

There is a curious thing about this
new year IL will be just what you
make il happy or miserable, sad on
gay Now, Of course, you know
that other new years have had
luck in them, You may remember
that all the unfortunate things that
happened TO you were some ones
fault not yours. You may recall
that in times past luck has rewarded
your enemies, and that everything
has been against sou.
All this will change now. 1t is
going to be with you Lie will be
what 20 mae il in the new year.
You wal be your own angel or devil;
you will blow the fire in your own
hell or toot the horn in your own
heaven. Times have changed. You
are the captain Of your own fate
the master OF your own soul So
though death and loss come, though
pain and sorrow come, they are sent
TO strengthen you. and that if they
break you, it is your own fault, III
prosperity comes. il will be sent to
make you kinder; If you are mean,
your misery IN prosperity will be
your own fault. Happiness is the
relation of lie TO duty now and /
forever, world without end
Towns and communities are much
like individuals. They make or mar
their own life. To Emmett the old
year has been one of substantial
growth and development. True,
there have been discouragements
and set backs, but they have been
only temporary, and the year 1910
looms up bright and full of hope.
The few faithful souls and stout
hearts that have been doing things
for Emmett and the Emmett country
are still on deck and ready to grasp
the glorious opportunities that the
new year has in store. The Emmett
spirit is growing and the faithful
band Of boosters is constantly grow
ing, The women folks have caught
the spirit and are organized for
strenuous work the coming year.
They will be valuable allies of the
Commercial Club in its labors to up
build and beautify this good old /
own, and make it a bigger and bet
.er community in which to live In
his work there is room for every &
,ody, Ii every reader Of the INDEX !
esolyes that during 1910 he will do
rs share in boosting and working
or Emmett, no obstacle will be too
arge TO overcome and the results
lili be not only a pleasure TO the
Ger, but source Of great benefit
the city
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30
FAIR EXCHANGE.
A New Back for an Old One. How Il
Can be Done in Emmett.

The back aches at times with a
dull, understandable feeling, making
you weary and restless: piercing
pains shoot across the region of the
kidneys, and again the loins are
SO lame to stoop.is agony. No use
to rub or apply plaster to the
back in this condition. You can
not reach the cause. Exchange
the bad back for a new and strong.
er one. Emmett residents would
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30
A WISE JUDGE.

The wisdom of paroling prisoners
is somewhat doubtful, but the
method adopted by a California
judge should work great deaf of
good for those he deals with. The
only requirement he makes of those
paroled for minor offenses is that
they go to work and deposit a GER
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30

Early liberia is all right Two bore fine, yell
low spicy fruit and although full crop it
than was produced by 50 liberia trees in the
orchard Rpened with Carman.-E. II. Riehl, tIl.
Experiment Station Pres. Alton Horticultural Society.
Madison Co., ILL.,
Stark Early liberia is worthy of your utmost
r,onidence-plant it largely and reap the harvest Of
profits which will surely follow. The true Stark
Early liberia be had only of We
purchased the exclusive Propagating right from the
ordination. DR.. Sumner Clemson.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30
Stark King David Apple

You should plant it along with Delicious-plan
it argely-you'll never regret it, It's money max
er, and big one. 1t has highest quality, is a long
keeper. very hardy and has beautiful color. Sells
at highest prices. Many planters think it better
than Delicious.
In my opinion King David will surpass Delicious
commercial apple. 1t is fine silk."-Rey. I. II.
Atkinson, Entiat Washington.
Was in Mr.. Odds orchard last week. His King
David 3yr old trees will bear quite lot OF fruit this
year. consider them far ahead OF Jonathanthe fruit
is LARGER. has better color and favor and is better
keeoer.-D. j. Hayden. Chelan Co., Washington.
Kine David stood Is degrees below last winter
without injury while Ben Davis suffered severely
r. G. McDougall Chean Co.. Washington.
King David. very rich red makes a beautiful
apple. Hangs on the tree well, equal to Ben Davis
and Just productive quality is equal to Sptzenburg;
picked threc boxes from one scion grated Ben
Davis 1t is the apple you have for this part of
the country the beautiful apple grown can't help
but sell anywhere. and ahead of all others. Have
heard nothing but King David all this Have
had to date hftytwo parties place these
apples.-F Dando Chejan Co., Washington.
Include King David in your next order. You II
will
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30
for all cash-with-order business.

giving this liberal discount also prepay freight to any
United States, orders amounting to $40 more box and
without charge nrseymen make extra charges tor
ackng guarantee safe arrival give generous premiums and
lstOn1er complete satisfaction
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30

for "The Apple Stark Delicious" a booklet giving
Greatest horticulursts and successful orchardiss.
It will convince you. Last year we sold ,250, 900
trees Of Delicious alone and could have sold another
million had we had them. Planters nowadays
do not buy variety at that rate unless there's
son. And there is one-send for the booklet.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30
Why We Make This Offer

Heretofore Stark Trees have been sold through
statesmen, to whom we have paid a commission for
sending your orders. We have discontinued
selling through statesmen and dealing direct with
the planter in the irrigated valleys and orchard
eions of the west. Thus the commissions formerly
paid swaziland given to you.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-30
Our Catalosue-Price-List
Is Our Only Salesman

in this state and it is top-notch salesman too-be
ter by far than most men statesmen. Every question
you could ask, it will answer and the will be
corect-not guess. Every variety in all classes is
fully described strong and weak points pointed
out-(everything is not listed best is the
with most nurserymen's lerature) Following
each variety is key indicating the section OF the
country where experience has proven that variety
will succeed.
This book contains accurate and valuable infor-
nation methods of planting, fertilization, cover
crops, planting and of trees, suggestions for
spraying pruning ETC., etc. Over $50 illustrations
from actual photographs within its pages
You could not ask for a better salesman than is
our catalogue-prce-list With ii in your hands you
can order successfully, conveniently, and with
better results than you could by talking the best
informed nursery salesman. Send for it today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-07

manufacturers and exporters with tht department of commerce and labor iT its relation to the domestic aspect o1 the subject of foreign commerce. h the study of foreign tariff treatment they will assist the bureau of trade relations of the department of state It is hoped thus to coordinate and bring to bear upon this most important subject all the agencies of the govern ment which can contribute anything t. it's efficient handling.
 As a consequence of section 2 of tht tariff act of Aug. 5. 1909, it becomes ths duty of the secretary of state to con duct as diplomatic business all tho negotia tons necessary to place him iI a position to advise me as to whether or not a particular country undufy dis crinainates against the United States in the sense of the statute referred to The great scope and compiexity of thi< work, as well as the obligation to lend all proper aid to our expanding com merce, is met by the expansion of the bureau of trade relations as set fortk iH the estimates for the department ct state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-07
OPEN DOOR IN CHINA.
United States Insisting on Equality of Opportunity For All Nations.

In the far east this government pre- serves unchanged its policy of support ing the principle Of equality of oppor- tunity and scrupulous respect for the integrity of the Chinese empire, to which policy are pledged the interested powers of both east and west.
 By the treaty of 1908 China has un- dertaken the abolition of likin with a moderate and proportionate raising of the customs tarif along with currency reform. These reforms being of mani fest advantage to foreign commerce as we'll as to the interests of China, this government is endeavoring to facili- tate these measures and the needfuI acquiescence of the treaty powers. When it appeared that Chinese Hkin revenues were to be hypothecated to foreign bankers in connection with a great railway project it was obvious that the governments whose nationals held this loan would have a certain direct interest in the question of the carrying out by China of the reforms in question. Because this railroad loan represented a practical and real application of the open door policy through cooperation with China by Interested powers, as well as because of its relations to the reforms referred to above. the administration deemed American participation to be of great national interest. Happily, when it was as a matter of broad policy ur- gent that this opportunity should not be lost, the indispensable instrumental ity presented itself when a group of American bankers of international reputation and great resources agreed at once to share in the loan upon pre- cisely such terms as this government should approve. The chief of those terms was that American railway ma terial should be upon. an exact equality with that of the other nationals join ing In the loan in the placing of or ders for this whole railroad system. After months of negotiation the equal participation of Americans seems at last assured. It is gratifying that Americans will thus take their share in this extension of these great high ways of trade and to believe that such activities will give a real impetus to tical corollary to our historic policy in tn far east.
 The imperial Chinese government in pursuance of its decision to devote funds from the portion of the indeul- nity remitted by the United States to the sending of students to this coun- try has already completed arrange ments for carrying out this purpose. and a considerable body of students have arrived to take up their work in our schools and universities. No one can doubt the happy effect that the as-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-07

JudgmeHt Tn accorC,nnce with the gen eral principles of justice and equity As, however, many questions in inter national maritime law are understood differently and therefore interpreted differently in various countries, it was deemed advisable not to intrust legis- lative powers to the proposed court. but to determine the rules of law prop erly applicable in a conference of the representative maritime nations. Pur- suant to an invitation of Great Britain a conference was held at London from Dec. 2, 1908, to Feb. 26, 1909. in which the following powers participated: :: The United States, Austria Hungary, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy. Japan. the Netherlands, Russia and Spain. The conference resulted in the declaration of London, unanimously agreed to and signed by the participat- ing powers. concerning, among other matters, the highly important subjects of blockade. contraband. the destruc- ton of neutral prizes and continuous voyages
 The declaration of London is an eml- nently satisfactory qualification of the international maritime law, and it Is
  ness will secure its general adoption. as we'll as remove one of the difficult ties standing in the way of the estab- Hshment of an international prize court
 Under the sauthority given in the suDdry civil appropriation act. ap- proved March 4, 1909, the United States wcs represented at the inter
 n..~ at Brussels. The conference met on the 2sth of September last and result ed in the signature ad referendum of a convention for the unification of cer- tain regulations with regard to mari- time assistance and salvage and a con vention for the unidcstion of certain rules with regard to collisions at sea-
 Two new projects of conventions which have not heretofore been con- sidered in a diplomatic conference namely, one concerning the limitation or the responsibility of sshipowners and the other concerning marine mort gages and privileges-have been sub mitted by the conference to the diff ferent governments.
 The conference adjourned to meet again on April II, 1910.
 The international conference for the purpose of promoting uniform legisla- ton concerning lettets of exchange. which was called by the government of the Netherlands to meet at The Hague in September. 1909. has been postponed to meet at that capital in June, 1910. The United States will be appropriately represented in this con- ference under the provision therefor already made by congress-
 The cordial invitation of Belgium to be represented by a fitting display of American progress in the useful arts and inventions at the worlds fair to be held at Brussels in 1910 remains to be acted upon by the congress. Mind full of the advantages to accrue to our artisans and producers in competition with their continental rivals, renew the recommendation heretofore made that provision be made for acceptance of the invitation and adequate repre- sentation in the exposition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-07
zELAYA GOVERNMENT SCORED.
Slain Americans Should Have Been Dealt With as Prisoners of War.

Since the Washington conventions of ernment of the United States as a con- sulting and advising party this gov ernment has been almost continuously called upon by one or another and in turn by all of the five Central Amer ican republics to exert itself, for the maintenance of the conventions. Near ly every complaint has been against the Zelaya government of Nicaragua, which has kept Central America in constant tension or turmoil. The re- sponses made to the representations of Central American republics as due from the United States on account of its relation to the Washington eonven- tons have been at all times conserva- tive and have avoided. so far as possi- ble, any semblapce of interference, al- though 1t is very apparent that the considerations of geographic proximity to the canal gone and of the very sub stantial Amerlcan interests in Central America give to the United States a special position in the zone of these republics and the Caribbean sea.
 I need not rehearse here the patient efforts of this government to promote peace and welfare among these re- publics, efforts which are fully appre- ciated by the majority of them who are loyal to their true interests. It would bs no less unnecessary to re- hearse here the sad tale of unspeak- able barbarities and oppression alleged to have been committed by the Zelaya government Recently two Americans were put to death by order of Presi- dent Zelaya himself. They were off cers in the organized forces of a rev oiution which had continued many weeks and was in control of about half of the republic, and as such, ac- eording to the modern enlightened practice of civilized nations, they were entitled to be dealt with as prisoners of war
 At the date when this message is printed this government has termi- mated diplomatic relations with the Zelaya government for reasons made public in a communication to the for mer Nicsraguan charge d'affaires and is intending to take such future steps as may be found most consistent with its dignity, it's duty to American in- terests and it's moral obligations to Central America and to civilization. It may later be necessary for me to bring tHis subject to the attention of the congress In a special message
 Bureas of American Republics.
 The international bureau of Amer ican republics has carried on an impor- tant and increasing work during the last year. In the exercise of its pecul- lar functions SIS an international agen- cy, maintained by all the American republics for the development of pauA American commerce and friendship. 1t has accomplished a great practical good which could be done in the same way by no individual department or bu- reau of one government and is there Bore deserving of your liberal support. The fact that it Is about to enter a new building, erected through the munin- cence of an American philanthropist and the contributions of all the Amer ican nations. where both it's efficiency of administration and expense of main tenance will naturally be much aug further entities it to special
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-07
REFORMS IN THE KOxGo.
Attitude of the United States One of
 Benevolent Encouragement.


 The question arising out of the Bel gian annexation of the Independent State of the Kongo, which has so long and earnestly preoccupied the atten- ton of this government and enlisted the sympathy of our best citizens. is still open. but in n more hopeful stage. This government was among the fore most In the great work of uplifting the uncivilized regions of Africa and urging the extension of the benefits of civilization, education and fruitful open commerce to that vast domain and is a party to treaty engagements of all the interested powers designed to carry out that great duty to human ity- The way to better the original and adventitiOus conditions. so bur densome to the natives and so de- structive to their development, has been pointed out. by observation and experience, not alone of American rep resentatives, but by cumulative evil dence from all quarters and by the h. vestigations of Belgian agents. The announced programs of reforms, striking at many of the evils known to exist, are an augury of better things. The attitude of the United States is one of benevolent encourage ment, coupled with a hopeful trust that the good work. responsibly under taken and zealously perfected to the accomplishment of the results so ardently desired. will soon justify the wisdom that inspires them and satisfy the demands of humane sentiment throughout the world
 German Patents.
 A convention between the United States and Germany, under which the nonworking provisions of the German patent law are made 1nappHcable to the patents of American citizens. was concluded on Feb. 23. 1909. and is now in force. Negotiations for similar con- ventions looking to the placing of American inventors on the same foot ing as nationals have recently been initiated with other European govern ments whose laws require the local working of foreign patents.
 Under an appropriation made at the last session of the congress commis sion was sent on American cruiserA to Monrovia to investigate the interests OA tue OhltGQ anu ClllZeuS III Liberia Upon it's arrival at Monrovia the commission was enthusiastically received and during its stay in h. beria was everywhere met with the heartiest expressions of good will for the American government and people. and the hope was repeatedly expressed on all sides that this government might see its way clear to do some thing to relieve the critical position of the republic arising in a measure from external as well as internal and finan- cial endorsements.
 The Liberian government afforded every facility to the commission for ascertaining the true state of affairs. The commission also had conferences with representative citizens. interest. ed foreigners and the representatives of foreign governments in Monrovin Visits were made to various parts of the republic ard to the neighboring British colony of Sierra Leone. where the commission was received by and conferred with the governor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-07
lIHE FARMER: DECEMBER .. I9Uy

and friendly relations upon which both set such store, have agreed by proto- col to submit the controversy to defini- tive settlement by his Br.tannic majes- ty Edward VII.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-07
PAN-AMERIGAN POLICY.
Monroe Doctrine Not For Perpetua- ton of Irresponsible Government.

Today more than ever before Amer lean capital is seeking investment In foreign countries. and American prod rcts are more and more generally seek
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-07

Z1. lSOO, ana COmnen0 tO your COI-
 sideration the question of embodying
 in a statute the principles. of the pres
 ent executive order upon which the
 efficiency of our consular service is
 wholly dependent
 In modern times political and com
 mercial interests are iuterrelated, and in the negotiation of commercial trea- ties, conventions and tariff agreements, the keeping open of opportunities and the proper support of American enter prises our diplomatic service is quite as important as the consular service to the business interests of the country. Impressed with this idea and con vinced that selection after rigorous ex- animation, promotion for merit solely and the experience only to be gained through the continuity of an organized service are indispensable to a high de gree of efficiency in the diplomatic service, have signed an executive or der as the first step toward this very desirable result. It's effect should be to place all secretaries in the dipio- matic service in much the same posi- ton as consular officers are now placed and to tend to the promotion of the LiOsL SISfcnt t0 tue BEdue 9I MiHlSleI, generally leaving for outside appoint ment such posts Of the grade of ann bassador or minister as it may be ex- pedient to fill from without the serv- ice It is proposed also to continue the practice instituted last summer of giving to all newly appointed secre- taries at least one months thorough training in the department of state be fore they proceed to their posts. This has been done for some time in regard to the consular service with excellent results.
 Under a provision of the act of Aug. 5, 1909. have appointed three officials to assist the officers of the government in collecting information necessary to a wise administration of the tariff act of Aug. 5, 1909. As to questions of customs administration they are CO., operating with the officials of the treasury department and as to matters of the needs and the exigencies of our