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Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-23
FLOATING A WHALE.
Initiating the Monster Carcass to kseE
II on the Surface.

lhHatIn9 tne monster Caroass 20 Neet
II on the Surface.
Then began the work Of bringing
the whale to the surface and blowing
it up SO that it would float" says u
writer on whaling in Popular Me
chancs Talking hitch about a con.
venlent post. the rope was Stacked and
run through a pulley block at the mast.
head TO relieve the strain of raising
the great body. The winch was set a..
motion, and for fifteen minutes moth
ing was heard save the monotonOus
grind as fathom after fathom Of lin
was wound in. When the body was
brought alongside the lobes Of I'll
dukes were cut OF and lifted to thu
deck. Then a long coil Of small rub
Der hose, one end Of which was al
tached to a pump and the other to
hollow, spear pointed tube of stee
with perforations along its entir,
length, was brought into play. TIL,
spea- vas jabbed well down into tn,
whales side, the air pump vas started
and the body slowly hlled with air
When inflated sufficiently 70 keep 1
anoat, the tube was withdrawn, tn,
lneision plugged with oakum and the
chains cast or. A buoy with q tiac
was then attached to the carcass anC
the whole set adrift to be picked VI
at the end Of the days hunting"
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-23
BEAVERS HOMES.
How the Ingenious Little Builders Con-
struet Their Houses.

How the Ingenious Little Builders Con-
struet Their Houses.
When the beavers dams are COM
peted. the animals separate into small
companies to build cabins or houses
for themselves. These are constructed
upon piles along the borderSo' the
pond They are of an oval shape. re-
sembllng a beehive, and they vary
from Eve feet to ten feet IN diameter
according to the number Of familir"
they are to accommodate.
These dwellings are never less than
two stories high, generally three, and
sometimes they contain four apart.
ments. The walls Of these are from
two feet to three feet thick. formed
Of the same materials as the dams On
the inside they are made smooth, but
left rough without, being rendered i'm
penetrable to rain.
The lower story IL about two fee;
high, the second ia formed by a noo'
Of sticks covered with mud. and tn,
upper part terminates with an archCt
roof. Through each floor there is Il
passage, and the uppermOSt door Is
always above the level OF the water
Each Of these huts has two doors. one
On the land side to admit Of their go
ing out and seeking provisions that
way, another under the water and be
ow where 1t freezes to preserve theii
communication with the pond.-Eng
fish Magazine,
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-23
The Sycamore.

The sycamore has been called the
Egyptian fig tree. The date OF its be.
ing planted In England is not known,
but 1t was very early. Mary. queen
OF Scots. brought over from France a
young sycamore, which she planted In
the gardens OF Hollywood, and from
this have sprung all the beautiful
groves Of sycamores now to be seen
In Scotland.-St. James Gazette.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-23
Saw tha Madam lIan

Understand me, Henry Peck! /
shall not lay another egg unless yon
get an incubator. l simply cannon
neglect my social duties as I've beer
doing."-Life.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-23
ON Har own H.nd.

Hubby What You paid $50 for that
hatl It's monstrous-it's a sinI Wife
(sweetly)-No matter. The sin VIII be
on my own head-Ldppineotts Mag
aKina.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-23

Our opinion Of ourselves, like our
shadow, makes us either too big or
too little, -BrOnte.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-23
FORT PIERCE HAS

IUN / IILNSL HAN
A library.
A bakery.
Six hotels.
Ice factory.
Six lawyers.
Two dentists,
A good band.
Paved streets.
A strong bank.
Barrel factory.
A lumber yard.
A skating rink.
Six fish houses.
Two orchestras,
An opera house.
Three churches.
Concrete works.
Four physicians.
A Masonic lodge.
A cabinet maker,
A wagon factory.
A Boosters Club
A Board of Trade,
Cement sidewalks.
A blacksmith shop.
Two livery stables,
Two machine shops.
A junior high school,
Progressive citizens.
Eastern Star Chapter,
Two good newspapers.
An Odd Fellows lodge.
A Royal Arch Chapter,
Two telephone systems.
Six building contractors.
A moving picture theatre.
Two thousand inhabitants.
Three real estate agencies.
Numerous boarding houses.
Undertaking establishment.
A wholesale cattle company.
A volunteer fire department.
A Ladies' Improvement Club.
A Woodmen Of the World lodge.
A picture framing establishment.
An excellent Photographic studio.
Excellent soft water in abundance.
stores-including all lines.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-23
FORT PIERCE IS

The Sportsman's Paradise.
On the famous Indian River.
242 miles south Of Jacksonville.
Rendezvouslfor pleasure crafts.
Preparing to light by electricity.
Backed up by good farming lands.
In the heart Of the Pineapple Belt.
The county seat Of St. Lucie county.
One mile and a half from the Allan.
ic ocean.
Commercial center of the Middle
East Coast.
Division headquarters OF the Florida
East Coast Railway.
Crown G faster than any other tow
on the East Coast.
Headquarters for fruit. add produce
buyers during seasons.
Three miles from Indian River Inlet
the great fishing point,
Eighteen miles from Santa Lucia
Inlet, where the government will prob.
ably spend Sl,4OO,OOO for harbor in
the near future,
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
WAnTs,I0 EXHIBIT
 FIVE LEGGED CALF
Fair Commission Refuses the Novel
 Offering.

Entries and exhibits of all classes are coming in rapidly to the fair com mission. Some of the exhibits are novel and outre. Perhaps the most outre, bizarre and scandalous of all is five-legged calf which man down Thatcher way wants to exhibit.
 The man who owns the monstrosity that Ringing Brothers somehow over looked. wrote to the secretary of the commission with a view to obtaining information as to what class he should enter the calf in. The man from Thatcher said he looked over the premium list, but could find nothing about five-legged calves in it. The secretary wrote him that there was no provision made for five-legged calves. Another man has also applied for per mission to bring his blind pig to the fair. There is no classification for either blind pigs or five or more legged calves.
 One exhibit in the womans depart ment worthy of mention is lace opera coat which required five months of steady work to make. The coat is insured for $500. It is of Battenberg lace and required in the making two hundred yards of braid and four hun dred rings It was made by Mrs. Eubank when she lived at Stafford be- fore her marriage.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
tasty, were not as digestible as tn newer method.

tasty. were not as digestible as the
 newer method.
 Baked Potatoes-Select those having smooth skins. Wash thoroughly and drain. Put in an old baking pan kept for this purpose and set in a hot oven Forty minutes will suffice for the bak- ing of an average size potato Baked potatoes must be served as soon as done. A shriveled, clammy baked po- tato is an abomination. On gas stove where 1t is sometimes impracti- cable to heat an oven. the potatoes can be baked over the gas flame, if the pan containing them is well covered.
 Creamed Potatoes-These may he made from freshly boiled or cold po- tatoes baker or boiled. For one pint potatoes diced or cut in small balls with a potato scoop. make a white sauce. using one tablespoonful Of flour. two tablespoonfuls of butter, one cupful of milk or cream and salt and pepper to season. Melt the but ter in a saucepan. add the flour and cook. stirring until thoroughly cooked. A frequent cause of failure with creamed potatoes comes from the raw taste of the flour. Add the milk and and seasoning and if you have 1t, a half cupful of cream. As soon as ready, thickened and velvety. add the potatoes. Do not stir. but be sure they are thoroughly heated through. Serve at once. A teaspoonful of finely minced parsley may be added at the last. If desired.
 Bread With Potatoes - Scald one quart of sweet milk and let cool to blood heat Cor warm water may be used if necessary. stir in two quarts of sifted flour and one cup of fresh potato yeast. beat it vigorously. then let rise in a warm place over night In the morning, peel and boil six medium sized potatoes in three pints of water. When done mash the po- tatoes thoroughly. add the water in which they were cooked to three quarts of sifted flour. use it boiling hot, then add the mashed potato and when cooled to blood heat add the sponge and mix well. Knead thsr-i oughly. then let rise to double the original size. Knead down. then di- vide into loaves. knead each loaf for five minutes. rub over with soft but ter and place in a buttered pan. Let rise until as large again as when then bake.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
RESUME OF POLAR TRIUMPHs.

Considerable space is devoted to the recent polar conquest by the two great explorers. Cook and Peary. in the November Popular Mechanics. The work of the brave men who laid the foundation for the final success. the sacrifice of human life in the adventurous cause. and the final achievement are fully discussed Also the sextant-that important instru- ment used in taking observations. and it's use are described. Touching the rights of possession and the de- plorable controversy. H. H. Windsor says:
 While the honor of discovery still remains ours. should either one of the two explorers fail to make good to the satisfaction of the geographical tribunal. to which the controversy will doubtless be submitted. it is re- grettable that any contest should arise. The one possible recompense to the hundreds who have gone into the icy darkness of the mysterious north. has been the hope of winning a place among the worlds few great discoverers.
 4No HODt Oi tItdSuft UT mines of gold. of valleys filled with precious stones. has led them on. as tempted the mariners of the 17th century. Fame alone was their aim. and only two have reported success after more than 700 had lost their lives in fruitless efforts.
 ''The practically simultaneous dis covery of great things is. however nothing new. The Washington Post calls attention to the almost simul- taneous discovery of the law of grav- itation by Newton in England and LeBuet in France; of the recipro- eating steam engine by Watt and Ste phenson: of the planet Neptune at the same hour by Adams at Green wich. England. and Jean Leverrier at Paris. France Two patents for the telephone. both identical in specified tions. were filed at the office in Washington withing fifteen minutes by men total strangers to each other. The litigation subsequent to this event cost millions of dollars"
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
Our Catalogue-P Price-List Is Our Only Salesman

in this state and it is top-notch salesman' 100 hetter by far than most men salesmen Every question you could ask. it will answer. and the answer will correct-not guess. ENery va riety in all classes is fully described strong and weak points pointed out-teverything IS not listed as "best'' as is the with most nur- serymen's literature). Following each variety IS a key indicating the section of the country where experience has proven that variety will succeed
 This book contains accurate and valuable in- formation on methods of planting. fertilization, cover crops planting and of trees sugges- tions for spraying. pruning. etc, etc over i2o Illustrations from actual photographs are within its pages ... l..
 You could not ask for better salesman than IS our catalogue -price-list With 1t in your hands vou can order more successfully. conveniently, and with better results than you could by talking to the best informed nursery salesman Send TOT f tOla
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
NEW MEMcOsSYH0D
 CeNEks TONIGHT
SESSIONS IN THE FIRST PREseY- TERRAIN CHURCH OF
 THIS CITY.
Rev. pr. Donaldson Will Speak on
 Home Missions Sunday.

The synod of New Mexico of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America will convene at the First Presbyterian church in this city at 7:30 o'clck this evening. The synod covers both New Mexico and Arizona. and has membership Of 7S ministers. beside a number of unordained work CTS who are under it's direction. It comprises 96 churches, of which 56 are American, 31 Mexican and Indian. with a total membership of about G. 500
 The number of members in attend ance at the synod this year will prob ably not be large. owing to the dis tance most of them would have to travel to reach Phoenix. but an inter esting program has been arranged and the meetings. particularly sthose of the evening sessions. the public IS cordially invited. A special invitation is given to the pastors of the other churches of the city to attend all the sessions of the synod.
 The Rev Robert NJ. Donaldson. D. D.. field secretary of the Home Mission board of the church for the Rocky Mountain district. will be in attend ance and speak on the subject of home missions. Dr. Donaldson is making a we'll deserved reputation as one of the strongest speakers in the church on this subject. He has practical experi- ence in the home mission field and is a vigorous and eloquent advocate of the work.
 At the close of the evening service tonight the ladies of the church will give an informal reception to the members of synod, to which all others interested are also invited. Most of the pastors of the Arizona churches are expected to be present, and it is hoped the Presbyterian people par ticularly will take the opportunity to meet the workers from the various parts of the territory.
 An outline of the proposed program of popular meetings is given below:
 Thursday. October 2s. 1880 p. m.- Opening sermon by the retiring mod orator. Rev. F. C. Reid of Phoenix.
 Friday, October 2, 7:30 D. m.-F'or- eign mission meeting. Speakers: Rev. H. P. Cory. Globe. Ariz.: Mrs. H. B. Pinney. San Francisco. Cal. president Women's Occidental Board of Foreign Missions
 Saturday. october 30. 7:s0 p. m.- Indian meeting
 A number of speakers will tell of the Indian mission work in the synod and a male quartet of Indian singers from the Gila Crossing mission will sing
 Sunday. October 31, II a. m-Home mission sermon. Rev. Robert NJ. Don- aldson. D. D.. field secretary. p. m. service. 7:30 D. m- Sermon by the moderator of synod
 An automobile ride through the val ley will be taken on Saturday after noon by the synod. The day sessions will be devoted to business
 The people of Phoenix are invited to avail themselves of the opportunity to hear the different speakers.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
MATTER OF INTEREST
 ID HOG RA|sERs
A Letter By Superintendent Kay of the Swine Department of the
 Territorial Fair.

Below is printed a copy of letter being sent to the swine breeders of territory whose addresses the super intendent of the swine department of the fair. w. H. Kay, has been able to obtain However. it is not to be sup posed that he has the addresses of more than small percent of the men engaged in hog raising in this terri tory. so the letter is given this pub licity that it may reach all of those who have hot already received it, and Mir. Kay hopes that by these people 1t will be considered personal A pre- mium book and entry blanks will be sent to all those who apply:
 Dear Sir:
 Under separate cover I am sending you a premium list of our coming fair. to be held in Phoenix November to l3. and I wish especially to call your attention to Department C tswine). on page 8. You will note that our premiums in this department have been increased over those of last year.
 ''I know. and you know. that the breeding of swine has not been ne giected in the Salt river valley and in the other agricultural sections of the territory. and yet it is an industry of which but little is known by those who are not actually engaged in it. The visitors to our fair. especially the outsiders. form their impressions of the territory, and of our valley. by what they see exhibited there, and it Is a regrettable fact that in the past there has not been a representative ex- hibit of swine. There is a great deal of fine stock of this class raised here. and it is my endeavor to obtain a creditahle exhibit at our coming fair
 T therefore request that you make an exhibit of some of your best stock. The cost of entering is. small;, a pen costs one dollar and an exhibitors ticket, which entities the holder to daily admittance to the grounds. only two dollars
 Please give this matter your earn est attention and help us out I am sure you will find that you will be amply repaid for any effort you may expend fin exhibiting your stock at our fair
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
AN ART, IN COOKING POTATOES
Exercise of Brain Necessary in Pre- pairing One of Our Most Valu-
 able Foods.

If potatoes had tongues in lieu of eyes they would long ago have pro- tested against the outrage perpetrated against them in preparation for the table. The stupidest scullery maid is deemed competent to wrestle with boiling a pototo. when really it is fine art, worthy the exercise of brains and skilled intelligence. While the po
 tato is unfit for the sole diet. as such large quantities are required to satisfy all the demands of the body. it is one of our most valuable foods when properly cooked and combined with nitrogenous substances.
 To Boil a Potato-The Irishman's way of cooking a potato in it's jacket is the scientific one. though he may not realize it. The valuable salts of the vegetable lie next its skin and when peeled these are lost. If cooked in the skin they should be free from any blemish and scrubbed absolutely clean With a sharp knife cut a mar row band Of the skin around the cen tes of the potato. Be sure the pota- toes selected are of uniform size. Cover generously with boiling water. adjust the lid, immediately let come to rapid boil. then push back where the water will cook gently until the potatoes are tender When they have been cooking about fifteen minutes, uncover and add salt, about a table spoonful for every dozen potatoes. In half an hour medium-sized potatoes will be done. Small ones require a few moments less and large ones five minutes longer. Test with a fork Potatoes boiled too rapidly are apt to be broken on the outside. leaving what the Irishman calls a bone" in the center. Drain off the water. peel. sprinkle lightly with salt and serve at once. If peeled before boiling. cook in the same way. but after saiting lightly spread a clean cloth over the saucepan to absorb the steam. Let them stand a few moments to become light and mealy. If they need to be kept warm for any length of time. place the pan containing them on an asbestos griddle or tripod. and cover with one thickeness of cheesecloth.
 Mashed Potatoes-Peel potatoes that are to be mashed before boiling. When done, drain and with fork or wire potato rnasher. mash in the pan in which they were cooked. When free from Jumps. add one-third cupful hot water or milk to which a tablespoon fui of butter has been added. with a half teaspoonful of salt and pepper to season. Whip until light and creamy and heap like drift of new fallen snow in heated dish. Do not smooth over the top as our grandmothers used to do. nor decorate the middle with a crater of butter that dribbles in yellow rivulets over it's sides. That method is no longer comme il faut. and that for good dietetic reason. Grand mothers mashed potatoes though
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
THE SUNSHINE CURE.

The habit of going naked in sun- shine and weather. when it was first started several years ago, was not re- garded as a mere fad. but as the height of midsummer madness. if not insanity itself; however. today it Is a rapidly growing system with many followers. Europe now has many sanitary stations where men. women and children may systemat- ically expose themselves naked to sunshine and weather with pre-emi nent, we may say startling. benefits. It has been found to be a true cure for the beginning of tuberculosis of the lungs. glands and joints. and highly delightfully corrective Of chill dren with the inherited tuberculosis tendency-New York Press.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stocSholders of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway Company will be held at the office of this company. in the city of Prescott, Territory of Arizona, on Wednesday. the 17th day of Novem- Der. 1909, at F o'clock noon of said day. for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Books for the transfer of stocks will be closed November 3rd. remaining closed until December 3rd. 1909.
 Dated at Prescott, Arizona. this 18th day of October. 1909.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
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 grow ing means quality. Quality and color the two things that the great fruit consuming public pay their money for. That's certain-you can't deny 1t.
 Increase your orchard profits-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 a
 Here is a brief list of varieties highly adapted to western conditiOns-the kind that will make a model orchard which will yield profitable returns
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
Use Our Special Service Department Free

I've got some money saved up and I'm going to be independent by starting in business for myself. I propose
 Shc-Now. like the stand you've taken. Harry: it certainly shows your marlincss in striking out for yourself. As for your proposal. I accept. When are we to be married Judge
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
LONG ENOUGH

Transient-Kindly tell me whether this ticket will allow me stopover here.
 Station Agent-It depends. What do you want to stop for?
 Transient-To visit some rather dis tinguished relatives of mine, the Jinkses.
 Station Agent-Then you'll have plenty of time. This ticket is good for the next train.
 Transient-See here. Do you know how long I intend to stop?
 Station Agent--Not exactly; hut I know the Jinkses-Puck.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
sA@ RESULTS.

The One-I married at the age of 21. It was case of marry in haste and repent at leisure"
 The Other-I didn't marry until was 40-and it was case of marry at leisure and repent in ste.'-Chi- cago News.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28

has rival-L- Marsh Hort Inspector. Davis Co. Utah.
 l. II. Hale (The Peach King) wrote that he took Early Elberts home from Georgia and that they kept nearly twice as long Eberta--Dr- Sumner Gleason Originator of Stark Early FL bertab. Davis Co.,. Utah.
 Early Elberta is all right Two trees fine. yellow. spicy fruit and although not a full crop. it more than pro duced by 90 Elberta trees in the same or chard. Ripened with Carman--E- H. Riehi, (IIl. Experiment Station) Pres AL ton Horticultural Society Madison O.. H. Stark Early Elberta Is worthy of your utmost confidence-plant it largely and reap the harvest of profits which will surely follow The true Stark Early Esberta be had only of We purchased the exclusive propagating right from the originator. Dr. Sumner Gleason.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
Why We Make This Offer

Heretofore Stark Trees have been sold through saIesmen. to whom have paid commission for sending your orders. We have now dis continued selling through statesmen and are deal ing direct with the planter in the irrigated val leys and orchard regions of the west Thus the Commissions formerly paid saved-and given
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has become famous for its cures of coughs, colds, croup and influenza. Try it when in need. It contains no harm ful substance and always gives prompt relief. Sold by all dealers.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
GRINDS HIS OWN MEAL.

Pa, what is a dentist?"'
 "A dentist my son, is a man who uses other peoples teeth to feed him. self."-Boston Transcript