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been !. poor one for the farmer. One
up in the CatslSills had been hard hit.
He cut down some trees that had
grown at his door and shipped them 70
New York city, coming along with his
product. He obtained the privilege OF
using a sidewalk downtown on which
lie exhibited his trees For this priv
ilege he paid the city 81. He was the
pioneer in the Christmas tree business
in the metropolis. The Christmas tree
merchant who gets a corner or any
space in the great city now IS lucky.
and the price paid is so great that it
will cut into the profit unless the sales
are enormous.
The extent Of the Christmas tree in
dustry. and the holly and mistletoe as
well. in New York city will give an
idea of the business throughout the
country A year ago the big city spent
more than S2.000.00O for these Christ
mas goods. OF course all were not
used in the city. but that was the
amount expended for trees. holly and
other Christmas green's. It was also
estimated that between 5000 and 6,0OO
people in the city were venders of the
Yuletide decorations. Tho same year It
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was estimated that St Louis. now
fourth in population. spent more than
$4,000 Tor the same sort Of goods for
the season Of good will.
The Christmas tree was sentinentaIy
revered long before this land was dis
covered. Tree worship also obtained
in England and France n the days OF
the Druids. In some form or other It is
worshiped I'm heather lands. 1t ex-
lists in Iceland. According TO the rec
ords in that country. il was known in
China zoo years b. G.
The fret English child 10 enjoy
Christmas tree was Mary. daughter OF
Henry VIII, who was afterward known
as Bloody Mary" When she was four
years old a rosemary bush. hung with
red Jewels and silver spangles and
lighted with rushlighta. was set up in
tho great hall Of the castle for the
amusement Of the little princess. From
this little rosemary bush tho custom
spread until now no English home Is
complete without the Christmas tree.
FRANK II. BROOKS.
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OF New York and New Jersey. While
the big cities of the east are being sup
piled many cargoes are shipped to the
middle western states Holly and mis-
uetoe constitute another branch Of the
business. They come from Maryland
and Virginia. and some come from the
FAR southwest.
Harvesting Christmas trees is not
conducted in any haphazard sort of
way. Anything" win not do. The
ideal tree must be intensely green.
symmetrical, straigh and graceful. and
it's limbs must be stout. so as TO hold
up the gifts they are designed to bear.
Generally there Is a large profit In har-
vcsting these trees. II there IS an av-
erage cut the cost OF delivering TO New
York OF Boston does not exceed 2 cents
a tree. The price of the smallest tree
in a big city seldom falls below q
cents. and from that the price goes NJ
TO IS. according to the height and sym
metry OF the tree.
Another decoration for the season is
the ground plant" II grows deep In
the pine woods and among resinous
needles and broken limbs II is a
creeping. vinelille plant Children of
the country gather Il In the fall, sort
Il, press Il into boxes or sacks and send
It 70 the cities. Out of this are made
wreaths. festoons and streamers into
any desired shape. These make up the
decorations seen all over the land.
Tree Farm Of the City.
The stranger I'm New York city a few
weeks before Christmas would be war;
rantod in tho opinion that Christmas
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Rife Grenade Of Great Power.

A rife grenade has been invented
which is thought to have great possi-
bilities. Tho grenade would. it is con-
sidered. prove Of the very greatest
value in frontier warfare in India aud
IN bush fighting in West Africa
Situations arise in these forms OF
warfare that can only be met by the
use os the grenade. which would not
only do great destruction, but also
have a demoralizing effect upon the
enemy. The grenade. which may be
applied to any rifle without interfering
with the existing mechanism, prac-
tically converts a rifle into a howitzer.
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tances over country roads before they
are shipped on trains. ~hese trees
range from six feet TO twenty-five feet
in height Wholesale prices range from
as cents a bunch Casually four trees
make a bunch) up to S25 for a single
tree that measures twenty-five feet
The wholesale trade of New York city
IS handled by only a few concerns. One
has been in the business for more than
thirty-five years. orders for the great
Christmas cut are often made while
people are Just finishing their vaca-
tions.
Similar Christmas markets are found
before tn season opens in Chicago,
Philadelphia. Boston and Washington.
Chicago draws on the pineries Of Mich
igan for much of its stock in the way
of Christmas trees and supplies vast
area in the west and northwest with
Rreeneries that add TO the merry sea-
SON Most OF the trees delivered IL
Chicago arrive on lake schooners.
In Pennsylvania stalwart woodsmen
work in gangs and are IN the employ
of a large shipper The contractor
pays the owner Of the land at the rate
OF from 81 % SO an acre, taking them
as they come" The trees are loaded
on large hay and bark rugged wagons,
hauled to the nearest railroad station
by oxen and piled in stacks or rows
near the tracks, from which they are
loaded on lumber cars and shipped to
the large cities.
Home Of Holly.
The holly used IN decorations comes
from Maryland. Virginia, North Caro-
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-InoulUnls woman AA AhN
weird-who considers herself
n v q Neapolitan. although some
of those from the boot shaped peninsu-
Ia who know their Italy shake their
hoads about Naples as her cradle town
while admitting that she does come
from the land Of fine arts. sunny skies
and epaghettL She comes 20 America
the United States-as they all do.
after. contact with men Of note on the
other side. And United States folks
nock. as they always do. TO anybody
or anything that has been talked
about across tho water. Let II be
said 70 the credit Of Americans that
"docfinr" does not always imply be-
lief. Also, in behalf OF the Palladino,
let Il be said that she puzzles she
makes motions, and things rise; they
come and vanoose at her bidding, ap-
parentiy, as she stretches her arms. all
she while being under the scrutiny OF
scientific men. journalists and others
who By their talk or writings spread
tho name OF Palladino. Her seances In
New York city have created a STIR
So also came. puzzled and benefited.
Lulu Hurst. Annie Abbott. the Daven-
port brothers--remember tho Daven-
ports2-Washington Irving Bishop. ].
1taAAAHu DIyNLt james AalhAt AAtAAlEl
May Pepper and others. All OF these
did things which caused the moderns
20 wonder as much as tho Israeiites
probably wondered when Elisha caused
the ak that a woodman had lost IN the
Jordan 20 come Up and hoat on tho
surface
The most recent spiritualistic ar
rival met. interested and to some ex-
tent associated with. In a business way
at least. some noted people on the
other side. II must be said for her
that her meeting with these has not
been recent. Some OF them she knew
and Interested for twenty years. Among
them were Lombroso. recently passed
away. and Oliver Lodge. Crookes. Fer
RI. Sergi and others OF a school that
studied the occult and dived into the
waters Of mysticism. Or this side she
caused a professor at Harvard 10
pause. William James is the professor
referred to. When he had Investigated
the psychic force OF Nine. Palladino he
said. Il admit that she resorts to fraud
az times. but will fraud explain her
phenomena p
Professor James H Hyslop. an author
Of note. although somewhat skeptical.
wants the mystery explained "The
falladino case ought TO be investigated
thoroughly" he says. "For both the
scientific man aud the public the his
tory Of Mesmer ought 20 be a warning"
~ ADDS. and lesson. He created the
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Zelaya, Ruler Of Nicaragua
Born to Wealth, Educated, Ambitious and H1erciless
He Has Become Mischief Maker of Central America

been e2led at various times under Ze-
iaya'S administration. Long before
Zelaya was elected president he was a
fomenting factor in his country When
Charmora was presidebt the republic
was in a condition of quietude that
disturbed the hot bloodcd and active
young man who is the present ruler.
zelaya undertook to agitate the lethar-
sic natives against the government.
His time. however. had not come He
was sent into exile. He found his wav
TO Guatemala and became an ardent
supporter OF tho restless spirit who
governed there, ]. Rufino Barrios lIo
entered the service OF Barrios. Hs
learned lessons there which enabled
him to carry out the policies that have
characterized his rule up to the pres
ent time. Kindred spirits were Bar
rios and Zelaya-
A revolution in Nicaragua was in
evitable. 1t came, and Zelaya return
cd. he headed the insurgents on that
uprising. and finally tho government
was overthrown and zelaya came 10
tho top.
1t is conceded even by his most in
veterate enemies that he is courageous.
he IS the boldest leader who has so far
appeared in tho Latin American coun-
try. except, perhaps. Castro. And he Is
moro ambitious than was the Venezue-
Ian ruler. Ono OF his dreams. accord
Ing to those who have studied him, is
10 unite the five republics OF Central
America and become president OF all.
He is fifty-one years old.
Ever since zelaya became president
the soldiery Of his country have had
something TO do other than chasing
fpigs and goats. which was their for
mer exercise and amusement. Zelaya
has been better equipped for his sort
Of rule than any Central Anericaa
schemer or fighter. Up to the present
trouble he has outpointed all oppo-
nents.
In spite OF the comparatively small
population Of the country and the lazi-
ness OF the natives. Zelaya. according
TO the most recent reports. IS capable
of putting up a strong fight One re-
port IS that he can easily place in the
field an army of $4,000 equipped with
modern rifles and artillery Not a
great while ago there we're shipped to
him from New ORLEANS $4,000 Mauser
rides and 25.000.0C0 rounds OF ammuni-
ton. Whether this shipment succeeded
In running the blockade Is not definite-
ly known. With the ports of his own
country bloclSaded by the insurgents
and with the United States watching
the situation. Zelaya IS ono Of the most
interesting figures that has come into
the limelight for some time. and sooner
or later ho is one who win have TO be
dealt with. S. NINTQN RANEx.
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a DISTRACTED hornet in a rapidly
~ revolving. steam heated ka-
"A leidoscOpe is not an altogether
a = eXtravagant smile OF the
present condition of Jose Santos ze-
laya, titular president and. IL may be
added. dictator Of Nicaragua zelaya
represents the militant insect. Mica
ragua is the instrument containing the
loose collections composed OF Zelaya's
supporters and the insurgents under
General Juan ]. Estrada
II there ever was a time when Nica-
ragua was in q state OF repose that
promised TO last a year. It must have
been when Gil Gonzalez Davila dis
covered the big lake in that country in
1859 or when tho strip was in some
soporifc condition. Away back in 1893
Il revoltod from Spain ana was an
uexed 10 tie Mexican empire under
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Iturbide. It has kept up the pace In
one way or another ever since.
Zelaya's present troubles extend be-
yond the confines OF his carbonated
country. Diplomatically, IL I'm no other
way, he is responsible for the killing
of two American citizens. Leroy Can
non and Leonard Groce. They were
shot to death for participation In the
present revolution of Nicaragua What
brough. on this revolution is a matter
that does not concern any citizen OF
the United States. The rumpus is be-
tween zelaya and Estrada. the latter
being the head Of the party opposing
Zelaya-
zeiaya has ruled in Nicaragua for
sixteen years. The population Of the
republic is roughly estimated 10 be a
half million. The statement has been
printed that OF this number 10000 have
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the madame's vocabulary Several se-
ances were held in the committees
own room. one OF those present was
Hereward Darlington, an author and
scientist Of New York city, who de-
voted many years 10 tho study of al
legged splritualistic phenomena He has
detected and exposed a number Of
fraudulent mediums Mr.. Darlington
returned homo after tho London Sc
ances and Is quoted as saying that he
IS as much mystified at what he saw
and heard as any OF the foreign In
vestigators. Frequently during the
seances," says Mr. Darlington. "we all
experienced a sensation of cold. as
though cold breeze were issuing from
the cabinet curtains and blowing over
us. All who have had sittings with
Eusapia are convinced that this cold
breeze is not subjective in character.
but that 1t is distinctly and provably
objective. II IS invariably noticed by
all present at about the same time. and
their descriptions all agree with one
another as to its nature and as to the
sensations they experience when It
blows upon them This breeze some-
times seems 10 become denser and
more solid, as Il were. until it assumes
the impression Of icy cold fingers"
Palladino reads and writes fairly
well, IL not up to the. standard OF the
purlst- She speaks tho Neapolitan
dialect readily When she speaks Ital-
ian she frequently mixes Neapolitan IN
her sentences and is given TO inter-
sporsing French and even English
words.
! In spite OF the fact that her manners
are not such as would fascinate one ac-
eustomed TO cultured circles. she has
peen received in tho refined and uxu-
flous salons Of Paris ard London. OF
her early life she prefers not to talk
Her birthplace was an obscure town.
her family had associations with a
brigand; her first marriage was m
happy. no. 1 insisting that as she
was money maker she should sum
port him. But all these things she
dismisses when they are hinted at
When they are suggested a cloud comes
over her countenance. Her life, she
says has been a series OF successes
ever since she first found herelf. She
did not understand her powers at flrst
Sne was afraid Of herself in the begin
ming. "But afterward," and when. she
speaks In this manner she becomes
elated, everybody was converted"
She has been seen in all the capitals OF
europe and was surprised TO learn that
she was so well known in America.
Her tastes are simple. She would
rather sit down 10 a meal in an east
side restaurant OF her own people than
dine at the most fashionable cafe. She
Is also simple in her dress. why care
so much for money. dress. culture and
accomplishments? she asks. And then
she adds. rather dramatically, This
life. after all. is not so important as
most men consider it." Then her eyes
srow CLASSY. The woman ends--the
medium begins. She has been in the
business thirty Years she is here 10
chalcngc Americans 20 disprove her
powers JOHN KERSCHEYAL.
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Nine. Palladino, Psychic Puzzle
Italian Whose Seances In Europe r1ystified Scien-
fists Comes Here to Prove Her Weird Powers

Ter, both of her husbands adopted her
maiden name
At a seance given in London Palla-
dino was subjected to the scrutiny OF
members Of the English Society For
Psychical Research. Every care was
taken TO trap the italian sorceress in
any trick to which she might resort.
Tho word trick" by the way is not In
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Same excitement among the aristocracy
Of France that Eusapia Palladino IS
creating among the ignorant vulgar
rich here"
Nine Paliadino. who Is 20 tour the
cities If this country-st least that is
the program-is fifty-four years old
She has been twice married. but re-
tains her maiden name. For that mat
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nJerked BuffaIov Wa a p.lioao,,

Vt W EHII"IN FFao q EcIIldcy,
There are no more buffalo steaks on
the market. but old timers will easily
recall the days when It was as easy 10
buy such steaks as it is now 70 Get
beefstealS. and for less money. And
"jerked buffalo," buffalo meat cured.
Was a delicacy in its day.
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OW comes Eusapia Palladino
medium. woman OF the
weird-who considers herself
a Neapolitan. although some
The Springdale news., 1909-10-29
SYNOD OF ARKANSAS.
Some of the Business Transacted
 at the Recent Meeting

The Synod of Arkansas held its fiftyseventh annual session in Helena last week, with large attendance from all parts of the state.
 Rev. Richard E. Willis. D. D., of Fayetteville, preached the op- ening sermon, using as his sub ject, The Sabbath.
 Dr. (. (. Williams, of Hope. was elected moderator.
 Educational interests had the first place in the consideration of the synod The Austin Pres byterian Theological Seminary, Austin, Texas; Arkansas Col lege, Batesville; and the Or phans Home were prominently before the Synod.
 Arkansas College IS the only school in the state under dl- rection Of the Synod. The re ports from that institution show a larger enrolment this year
The Springdale news., 1909-10-29
MARRIAGES.
VanHorn-B Berry.

In words beautiful and Tu- pressive Rev W. II. Morrow. pas tor of the Pgssbyterian Church. joined i'll marriage Wednesday evening at $ 30 0 clock Glen Van Horn and Miss Ethel Berry. the ceremony occurring at the home of the bride in the presence of only relatives of the contract ing parties. After the ceremony light refreshments were served.
 The bride is the eldest daugh- fer of Judge and Mrs. NJ. Berry and was reared in Springdale and IS an accomplished young lady. held in high esteem by all who know her, The groom, while he has been a resident of Springdale= but d few years, has won substantial place in the community and no young man stands higher in the estimation
The Springdale news., 1909-10-29

of the people than he He has responsible position in the drug establishment of W. C.. Ownbey
 Nlr. and Mrs. VanIlorn expect soon to 20 to housekeeping Their many friends will join right heartily with The News in wishing them much happiness and success.
The Springdale news., 1909-10-29

Farm" B. B. Greenhouse, F miles west of Johnson. R. F. D. No. l.
 'Fairview Fruit Farm" R. X Larson, 12 miles southwest
 Twin Oaks, R. A Larson. 7 .nl,es south, R F D. No 1
 Prairie Stock and Grain Farm, Wm Roberts. Sr, Baldwin, 3l2 miles east of Fayetteville
 Spring Valley Dairy, . W Il. Higgs, Elm Springs
 Maplehurst. E ] Holland. Elm Springs
 Wisconsin Fruit Farm. Dr J. Kellogg. Springdale
 ''Triwell Stock Farm, c W. Brooks, Elm Springs
 Ideal Fruit Farm. ars D. stockton. Springdale.
 "home Sweet Home Stock and Fruit Farm j. W Robinson. Elm Springs, R. F. D No. 1.
 The Films" Edward E Hale, Springdale, R F. D. No. l.
 "Glenwood. E. NJ Houts, Spring dale.
 "Elmdale Valley Farm" John Iv- ey, Springdale. K. F. D. No |
 The Summit, Raedels Heirs South Springdale.
The Springdale news., 1909-10-29
TEACHERS AND PATRONS.
Met at Harmon and Discussed
 School Matters.

The Teachers and Patron $ In- stitute held al Harmon School on Saturday of last week was one of the best of the season. notwithstanding the attendance of the teachers was not large, Vet there was much interest and enthusiasm displayed by those faithful ones who are al. ways present. and by the pat rons, who seemed to be heart and soul in the work.
 The questions more particular ly emphasized were County Sn- pervision by Prof. Tillman of Elm Springs, and the Grading of Rural Schools by (. E. Ben nett, of Springdale
 From present indications there IS no question but that the ru- ral schools will all be as per fectly and as systematically graded and that in the near fu- ture. aS any of our best equip ped city Schools and that We will have County Supervision at our next opportunity to SC cure 1t. IS almost a settled fact. Also that domestic science and agriculturle should have a reg aiar place in the course of study.
 The teacher. Miss Denver. had splendid program arranged, consisting of songs, dialogues and reeitatlons hy the little folks. who deserve the highest praise for their evident interest and earneStness shown Ill this work Last buf not by any means least. was the interest of the good mothers of the district. shown by the hountiful dinner which was spread at the noon honr. Oh. sons and daughters ,l En3 33rffS l. xoa uould have for anr4 complete satiety f such thing is possible for ehe of yoae .lass. then, attend one ot our rural institutes.
 If you are haunted by thoughts c drought and have fears of starvation and hard times at- tgnd one of o9. rural teachers meeting and nave those fears dispelled
 \ good strong school Improve lnent Association was organized for the School with the following officers Pres, Mrs. Bement, lst Vice Mrs. Thompson, 2nd Vice Mrs. shiplez. 3rd Vice Mrs Lively Sec Mr shipley \ treasurer was also elected but the writer failed 10 get the name.
 The neXf institute for that district goes to Thomas School Program to appear later
 Com.
The Springdale news., 1909-10-29
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than any time in its history. Ad- ditional dormitory facilities are greatly needed as the present accommodations are insufficient. Synod ordered a new dormitory erected at once.
 This College, which has done So much for the educational in= terests of Arkansas, is the old est college i'll the state and the first institution west of the Miss lsslppi river to require course ln the Bible for graduation.
 \ request from the Anti-Sa- loon League was received asking that the Synod appoint three members 10 serve on the Exec utiye Committee of the League. In replying 10 this request the following was adopted
 The Presbyterian church k uncompromisIngly opposed to the liquor traffic in any and ev- cry form. and to the saloon III particular.
 We regard the saloon as great moral evil and the fruitful source of much of the crime and laWlessnesS of the land and We believe that every means con- s stent with the non-polltical character of our church should be used to suppress it.
 Accepting the representation that the Anti-Saloon League Is absolutely unpolltical in eharae- acter this Synod appoints Hon. Thos. C. MeRae of Prescott, Capt. C. A Bridewell of Hope and Dr. C. West of Newport. three of its men, to cooperate with the league in opposition to the saloon and the liquor traf= fife.
 The Presbyterian churches Ill Fayetteville have taken steps to- ward the organization of Bis ble school that will be accessible to the students Of the UniYersi- " synod commended the act ion of the churches and cypress cd the hope thai fl would be made permanent
 Synod commended the work done by Rev. j. F Wylie. evan gelist for Washburn Presbytery. \ number of new churches have been organized il the state and the largest additions to the membership of the Presbyterian church in th. history of it's work in Arkansas are reported for the year just closing
 An action of Importance was the appointment of Dr ]. (. Will liamS of De Queen to confer with other Presbyterian churches looking to cooperation in places occupied by more than one branch of the Presbyterian church thus reducing friction and the waste of men ill supplying the churches with preaching.
 Members of Synod filled the pulpits of the churches at Hel= ena last Sunday.
 The Synod will convene i'll ,Jonesboro next year.
The Springdale news., 1909-10-29
THE CHURCHES.

There will be services 1t the Presbyterian Church next Sunday at II d. m., and 7:15 p. m.
 The First NJ. E. Cl 'rch. - Sun day l a. m., The a.a and dan ger of not obeying the gospel; = ' 30 P. m., "rrepare to meet God. Sabbath school at 10 a. m., Epworth League 6 30 p. m. All welcome.
The Springdale news., 1909-10-29
BIRTHS.

Stamps.-Born. to Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Stamps Saturday af- ternoon. son.
 Rose.-Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Rose Friday. a daughter. The little one only weighed } F pounds. and has been ehristened Roxie Hortense.
 Garter.-Born, 10 Mr. and Mrs. Will Carter Sunday night, a daughter