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New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
LONDON HOTELS.

years with the most phenomenal success his
tory Of his experiment. published in German. has
been translated into English. The fecundty OF the
gypsy and browntail moths Is wonderful. and there
fore every possible effort should be made to stamp
every colony OF them that discovered IN this
state before these pests spread
According the reports OF recent government in
vestigations. more than forty native song birds
feed the gypsy and browntail moths. The most
useful species of native sOngsters 10 combat the
advance Of the moth plague are the yellow and
black billed Cuckoos. Baltimore orioles catbfrds,
chckadees, blue jays chipping sparrows. the robins
and the red eyed and yellow throated vireos The
crows also make themselves useful in destroying
moths.
The passage of more stringent bird protective
laws by the Legislature has for years been advo-
Gated by the State Grange which numbers eighty
three thousand farmers, the Audubon organiza-
ton and many other civic and philsnthropic bodies
but the millinery interests have thus far been able
to defeat all such measures. Next fall II IS de-
signed make this question Of the bird guardian
ship of the crops an issue throughout the state
and sound in advance the views OF every legislator
in the matter
Already the state entomoIogist has issued emer-
gency bulletins of warning 10 every postoffice in
New York calling for every precaution against
the spread Of the moth plague Automobiles, IL is
declared are now known 70 be extensive agents
in carrying the deadly insects into parts OF the
country that have not experienced that blight
The circular says IN part:
This matter Is Of vital Importance to all resi-
dents Of New York State, as the gypsy moth, a
pest which has caused a loss running into
millions Of dollars in Massachusetts. has become
established in Maine. New Hampshire, RhOds
Island and Connecticut and is steadily making it's
way westward. Small colonies occur at Spring
field and Greenfield. Mass. Experience has shown
that automobiles are active agents In transport
ing this insect. and can foresee where the
Jest may appear next. The browntan moth is a
more recent introduction. and unlike the gypsy
moth flies readily. II is only a very de
structve leaf feeder, but the barbed hairs Of the
caterpillars cause a very severe irritation on the
unprotected skin. This insect found nur-
sery stock imported from France last winter and
while every precaution taken 10 eradicate the
stroyed"
This peculiar pest OF moths was first introduced
into this country Medford. Mass. in 1889, where
IL remained practically unnoticed for ten years.
In 1859 the crops of the whole locality became a
prey TO these moths. and from that day to this
Massachusetts has been heavily taxed to hold the
plague m check For one brief interval the people
Of the commonwealth apparently succeeded in driv-
ing out these moths. but several years later they
again began seriously TO menace the agriculture
of the whole state II is hoped that New York may
escape as disastrous an experience by rising 10
piled to check this insect plague
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
THE CHINESE STARE.
Familiarity That Is Not Rudeness-Elaborate
Code of Etiquette

There is one thing in China that travellers, and
especially women, find Il hard 20 bear with COM
plaisance. That is the Chinese stare This aim
less imhecile look that meets you every turn
makes some sensitive people annoyed but 10 be-
Shanghai Mercury"
On our wupan whatever we did was an object
OF engrossing interest TO the whole ships company.
Dressing washing was especially ar opportunity
for good long stare. At meals the hardly
ever took their eyes off US. and probably If you
had asked them what they were looking at they
would be at a loss for an answer. Privacy TO the
ordinary Chlnaman is unknown thing. Every
thing that can be done IN fun view OF the public
Is carried on, and rather than feeling embarrassed
by the situation, he seems TO enjoy the curious
gaze Of the multitude.
Familiarity IS another trait that strikes n trav-
eller on q wupan. but that the Chinese mean moth
ing rude Is quite apparert Tley examine care
fully your books writing. pencils or other things
YOU may have about and feel the texture Of your
garments. II We could speak Chinese they would
ask our ages, married. income and
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25

various other questions, which. aceoraing 70 chi
nese etiquette are quite proper md lu order.
We have already learned that 20 tax" OF your
hat when you enter room is bad manners. fH"i
~ Won wear glasses uo uHftar how sHor'sighf"d
YOU may be They must b" removed. even az Fisk
OF falling over the furniture, that FCn must Not
stand at ease n tho presence of tiR1itaEt"s. but
al attention. though not ncr"rsHrur "!'G your
heels together. nor sit down until permitted tHat
the correct thing Is 70 shake hands v-ih N"ufSHl'
and ~ YOU wish 20 be very polite raise 'A"In 70
vrur forehead, that tea !s Uot 20 60" taken uutu
Tho host wishes yov 20 leave. when p" mercy
touches the rim of the cup. when NoN FfH ana de-
rart. that even The srra Hest article table must
i handed yvffh to hands tone 90 exceedingly ruArl
because II a thing is worth doirE a. al - is worth
doing well. and
The Chinese code q etiquette . NOSE ELABORATE
s-d al q foreigner can hope 10 do ls 90 observe
the little everyday courtesies - l'fe.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
BATTLE ON NEAR Port CHESTER.

The Empire State is to-day massiug great force
Of state and government authorities just above
Port Chester where the deadly moth pest has just
crossed the border line IT'S way West. II this
advancing insect column Is not checked at once it
Will cost the people Of New York millions OF dol
lars in the future TO make up for the deple-
ton OK It's wild birds due 20 years Of lax laws, II
IS estimated. In other states in the path % this
pest. where little legislation exists 10 prevent the
slaughter OF the insect every effort is being
made rouse the people to the seriousness OF the
situation. For years the millinery interests have
prevented the farmers from obtaining real bird
protection IN New York state. It Is pointed OUT
and now the whole commonwealth must pay the
penaltv.
AS tho chief and essential natural check to the
moth and other insect pests. attempts 10 he
made IN every state in the Union 70 attract and
Increase wild bird iire. Agricultural capital reach
ing millions Of dollars may be thus accrued 10 any
community by the widespread and immediate ap-
plicaton OF few simple expedients. 1t is de-
olared.
Every American who cares FOR -he preservation
q the nations agricultural wealth will find us
ready and glad 20 tell him what he can do 10
hcip IN this e-nerRcncy.'' said William butcher.
president of the National Association of Audubon
Societies. yesterday. we are hearing every day
from patriotic s-V'e oil over the country who are
eager 10 support us IN this most important eco
nomic movement. For years the politicians have
IN many cases prevented the people from properly
protecting their insect eating birds and the crops
which they IN turn protect Now. however. I be
ueye. the public Is aroused 20 profit by the sad
example Of the moth invasion of this state
NO better or more important work can be done
than to keep before the public the great danger
from the ravaRes os the gypsy and hrowntal
moths and To urge the public protect our native
birds especially by attracting them 10 live about
our homes Wild birds can be attracted by erect
ing suitable bird houses. and I'm this increasing
the number OF birds given locality. Birds VIII
~ Fgr r,Yv effa
the increase OF these TWO insect pests than any
other means that can be employed.
The late Baron Won Berlepsch." continued Mr..
Dutcher "on his estate of five hundred acres at
Seehach In the district Of Lsangensalza. in Thur
ingia. experimental along these lines for thirty
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
BATTLE FOR THE CROPS
MEN AND BIRDS ALLIED
AGAINST INSECTS.
Pests Cost Country $500, 900, 900 Am-
nuaJly = Protection Of Their
FeQthered Foes Needed.

To check crop losses due to insect pests which
the government experts calculate at $500 600
each year, a vigorous campaign has been started
this summer in many states, including New York
where the recent invasion OF the gypsy moth over
the Connecticut line threatens war Of exteru1ina-
ton that will cost the commonwealth many millions
of dollars. Every weapon known to science is to
be employed against the boil weevil the gypsy and
brown tail moth the elm leaf beetle and a dozen
other insect plaques in all parts of the country
where their spread has begun seriously to menace
the agricultural wealth Of America While the New
England States have already spent 100000 in an
attempt to stay the ravages OF the gypsy moth
alone. 1t is expected that many millions of dollars
must be expended throughout the country before
these active and prolific crop pests are permanently
restrained in their march the farms, pIanta-
tions and ranches OF the continent.
Thousands Of leaders among the agricultural COM
munities Of every section Of the country to-day
Joining IN a movement 70 ward off insect crop
plague by protecting the birds that are known to
serve as it's greatest check Acting upon this
gency demand from the farming interests. the Ma
tionaI Association OF Audubon Societies has estab-
lshed a national information bureau at No. 1H
Broadway from which instructions for preserving
and increasing the number Of the insect eating birds
are being distributed throughout the country. Amer
leans who are interested IN the crop wealth OF the
land urged join this campaign at once.
Three main lines Of work have been projected to-
day by the leaders in this movement. Sentiment IN
favor Of the protection Of birds be crystalzed
comprehensive and drastic laws this end enacted
and every possible used to attract the birds
and thus Increase their number combat the insect
crop pests. Every state. county and town where
proper protection - the insect eating birds has not
been provided or whose bird VS. have not been en-
forced is likely 10 fall easy prey to the costly
rHvages of the spreading moths. IL s shown Failure
to push this campaign only be undone In the
face OF the moth plague by years Of hard labor
and millions Of dollars spent by all the taxpayers
OF any state It has been proved by the government
and state authorities
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
SOME BIG CHEESES.
ITtica HeraIt- -Dlspatch

From The Utica HerelC-DiSpdtCn
II was reported from Lowve the other day max
a cheese had been made there which weiSned neasly
a ION and il was intmated that II broke the record
for size in this dairy section But Lew Wnsas31' nl
OF this city for many years leading cheese oUyers
was on the Utica board yesterday WITH some rem
niscences that put the story OF the AO"FAi4e SA0~
ton considerably in the shade
In lsS2 Mr.. Wheaton was a buyer for the nm oL
Iohu s Martin & Co. Of New York city. ne re-
ceiyed an order for giant cheese. and nad a
concentration relative their manufacture with Dr
4 r. Wight who conducted the famous wines
boro factory. As a result three giant cheese were
made in this factory. which weighed respectively
I SO fO9 and 212S pounds. They were sent 70 tns
New York firm and proved so satisfactorily tnal
three more OF stiu larger size we're ordered N aSss
When made they weighed. respectively. z+us, -to1
and ? $40 pounds Because OF the necessity or hav-
inc sDecaIIv constructed hoops and other new ma
chlnery il cost 4la cents pound more 20 make ens
first LOT than IL cost TO make cheese or slandaEa
size while the cost OF making the second Iot WAs
( cents pound more. The yearning OF the New
York firm for mammoth cheese was not yet sats-
fed and Mr. Wheaton got order for one taas
should weigh 1000 pounds. He and DIT WiSnt o,1
some elaborate figuring. and found that II NoElo
cost fully 81 coo make cheese OF the size -
quired The pound monster was thereror-, acs
constructed The six giants made ny Dr- W.sas ss
established record. which stands To-Day as sas ss
for the largest number OF greatest welsht cnSes9
ever made In single factory IN TINS country
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
BIRDS FEET.

When the new go gold piece was issued IN 1877 a
critic ~ the design on the coins asked Who ever
saw an eagle IN hight with is legs trailing behind
IT, This touches upon a question mat has often
been debated hut Dr c. W. Townsend thinks that
birds OF prey. he SAYS hHbitually carry their !ess
behind IN flight except when about to strike their
quarry Water birds also 1y with their legs ex-
tended behind. and pheasauts. grouse and other
birds 10 tire thing soon as
The are well under way But the Passeres or perch
ing birds such as English blackh!rds. sparroWs
robins ravens rocks. crows and swallows. when In
night carry their legs drawn UP in front The
habit Of humming birds r. uncertain. although
IN front-Youths Companion.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
!. BUSINESS MEN HAVE OPTION.

sEa O., 49,. hundreds OF persons work in Tennessee
.srt ,s. "a. si7ep In virginia. or vice versa The
eser,i. l. 'he principal business thorouehfare is
e sb6o. ~ me state line permits men in business
.ss,,s,z, lle state in which The laws are more
Tn, : " their particular lines. without sacrt-
rfsst r, "u'aniage of being on the principal
ssrts,, = instance, il the Tennessee license on
Aeass 80 ea'ess is 800 "a year and the Virginia
ftgs.. :, person may have his business in
Ire me result is that some lines of business
sis. !, i'ea almost entirely in one-half Of the
tdssr,g.s-No -o9olii q cheaper license tax or other
hrssa discrepancy in the marriage laws. In
ands I So, 80, licenses may be issued where the
= oser 'seh or over and the bridegroom eighteen
shas = i1.saidezs - q the consent Of the parents,
sht thev ..sihia. Z moth parties are not twenty
iaes a.. MS have ;he formal written consent OF
= n q. = Which Is often not obtainabie The
iar is Tennessee city. which reems TO charge
The cs q ia"s is s. 60. while in the other half
"a sst Is thas the Tennessee parr OF Bristol
sg!ns ieiHa Green FOR eloping couples from
: : Z ,rs- ele local minister hes acquired fame
asirssr sias psFsoE" He is the Rev Alfred
: rs sstss- o1shs. vino has married 1850 couples
->-< sa,s..ss ssafs Ct pastoral work. The ''matri-
aPss IN Tennessee. a short dis
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE.
Citiaens' Committee IndOrses UM-
lam Crocker for MayOr.
lBv Telegraph TO The Tribune.

lBv Telegraph The Tribune
fan Francisco July 24.-The subcommittee Of the
Citizens Committee OF Two Hundred has indOrsed
William Crocker for Mayor and Charles NJ Fickert
for District Attorney Mr.. Crocker is well known
business man and may be counted 10 the
city government as he would run large business
establishment He is regarded as the strongest
candidate who has yet been nominated for Mayor
Mr. Fickert Is a graduate Of Stanford and has al
ready made a reputation a lawyer Of unusul
ability. He will get strong backing from college
men and the Native Sons.
II has been decided raise between $4,000 and
100000 for big Portola festival in october. and
twenty-five thousand letters have already been sent
out requesting subscriptions The celebration mas
been so widely advertised and the project has met
with such warm approval that there should be no
trouble in gathering large fund Among the feat
ures planned are a parade Of warshps Of the world
in San Francisco Harbor. an International balloon
race and pageants depicting important events In
Californian history. The Native Sons are arrang-
inc to take an important part in the festival and
one dav will probably be given UP their parade.
with floats representing picturesque scenes in the
states history.
The investigation into the affairs Of the State
Savings and Commercial Bank and the Union
state Bank has revealed the remarkable business
methods of W. c. Hayes, practically manager OF
both institutions. Two sets of books were kept.
although the banks had been merged for several
months. Inc entlEe capltal mas oeeh swept away
SUPERINTENDENT Anderson hopes TO get enough out
of the assets TO pay the depositors.
The railroads of California did a large bus-
ness in the year ended June 80 The reports filed
show the Southern Pacific earned S4S.sS2,355. with
a net income OF sl4s15.Oe7. The Santa Fe had
gross earnings of S5.s69.5l1, with a net income
of s. 2O2 $50 while the Pacific earned SS2
$685. with net income OF slO.644.OS6.
San Francisco has now on hand a larger amount
OF cash than for many years The reserve Is SlO'-
O70 $50 more than quarter OF which represents the
proceeds Of various sales bonds for schools, hos
pitals and public buildings.
The Christian Scientists have bought the old
Hotaling lot at the northeaf corner Of California
and Franklin streets and will build 1t 100000
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
ITALY AND SOUTH OF FRANCE
a nENOA. PRfVATE fT RhAE ~ PARk RI
ID "EDEn PALACE. "

church They paid $1,000 for the property. which
fronts 1871 feet IN franklin street BY 135 feet n
California The First Christian Scientist Church Is
now at Sacrament and Scott streets in large
temporary wooden structure. The church Is grow
ing far more rapidly than any OF the other demons
nations.
After many months Of work the San Franctsos
Bar Association has been able TO obtain the dis
baruent of George d. Collins. the notorious law
yer who was recently sent TO San Quentin prison
on q fourtsen-year sentence for perjury. Collins
for years enjoyed the reputation Of being the
shrewdest juggIer with legal technicalties In Cali
fornia With his knowledge. his resources for de-
LAYING cases were uneQUalled. and he enjoyed a
lucrative practice. Finally year before the FIRE
he married Miss Clarice McCurdy. a wealthy young
woman Of Chicago. although he had wife living
in this city by whom he had had three children.
He was indicted for bgamy. but escaped to Brit
bigamy does come under the extradition Law
managed by a skiIfuI technical fight TO escape tbs
state prison for four years.
The Board Of Public Works is making delinqueus
contractors on city buildings and FIRE appararzs
hustle These co-----ctJrs have been warned that
they must work night shifts or suffer the loss %
their contracts.
The yield Of the Fresno raisfn vineyards this sea-
will be 7o00O tons of rasins. all of fine quality
The price will be low. because Of the large hold
from last year The process OF seeding rais-ns
has stimulated the use OF raisins throughout the
country. and Fresno growers expect large de-
mand-
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25

Hotaling lot at the northeaf corner of California
and Franklin streets. and will build 1t 500 coo
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25

San Francisco has now hand larger amour
of cash than for many years The reserve Is $40
O70 4sO more than a quarter OF which represents IN
proceeds Of various sales OF bonds for schools, hos
pitals and public buildings.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-25
A pRIMER OF LIFE.

Only a dreamer asks Time and Ilde 20 rs-,s sc<
him vhen he miGht head them on. Sc. All 1sSs-f.
money and make Tide turn q MIL W1ssl--s>-~~
Constitution
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-12

out an error. They picked out two
scores in the second inning, three
in the fifth and one in the ninth,
and 1t seemed as though no matter
how hard they worked, the Indians
were powerless to stop them. With
second and third occupied by run
ners in the third and with two outs,
good hit meaning glory, Connors
got up and fouled out. After that
there seemed to be no chance for
Spokane. Inning after inning they
popped the ball either right into
some Turks mitts or drove it to
sure death in the infield, where II
was shot to first after double gear
ed lightning style.
At one critical moment in the
game Brown annexed himself to
the ball with such graceful form
that he rolled about twice over be-
fore he could let it loose to first,
then it was too late.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-12
SINFUL WAY
TURKS PLAY

Remember how sullen and rainy
It was yesterday afternoon? Well.
those Seattle Turks took to that
sort of weather like bunch of
ducks and cleaned up Brown and
his braves to the doleful tune of 6
to Dust like there was nothing
to it,
Sure enough the sky was dark
and heavy with big black clouds
floating round and one of those
tantnliaing sprinkles was going on
nearly all the while, but some
where in the universe or elsewhere
those Turks lucky stars must have
shone. That big yellow haired
descendent of the Vikings. Ander-
SON "O-oolee," as the fans like to
call him, pitched the game for Sc
attic and Rasty Wright was In for
Spokane.
There were double plays played
In double quick time and the Turks
seemed to be everywhere at once
and i'm the right places at the right
time all the way through. sweeping
through the encounter again with
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-12
BUT LLSTEN!- CHEER UP!
BY HERBERT QUICK

All natures wiles she doth employ,
to lure the one-time barefoot boy
begone, dull care. for mercy's sake.
The bass are biting in the lake!
If Payne and Aldrich with their
bill decline the partys pledge to
fill. and help the trusts to steal us
blind with tricky phrase to theft
inclined; If congress deals deceit
and craft, we'll just rely on Mr.
Taft, and leaving things to him and
God, fix up the reel and splice the
rod. If things are not done as they
should, at election time We'll soak
'em good; but nows busy time OF
year, with base ball on and fishing
here. Ignoring all those statesmen
dubs, Wen eye the standing of the
clubs, and cool our patriotic rage In
Indians batting average. The world
has stood some scurvy knocks: let's
hope 1t will survive these shocks!
What earthly difference does II
make? The bass are biting in the
luket
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-12
AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPS
HAVE THE DIAMOND HABIT

when the Detroit team, American
league champions, assemble In the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-12

OF course. the world is mighty
bad, from San Jose to far Bagdad,
and grim rebellion's busting loose,
and rapines out on pirate cruise;
the Moslems out for CORY war, way
ing his sharpened smiitar; the
kaiser's fleet. with havoc fraught,
shows England's dread" Is not for
''naught"; to read the news you'd
surely think all the world is on the
blink.
+ But listen! From the elm trees
crown, the orioles song comes CUR
Cling down. The robin pulls the
tender worm. and scarcely gives
him time to squirm. The tulip bed
explodes In fire: the bluebirds deco
rate the wire; the English sparrows
chase the wren. and peck each
others eyes out then; the Thomas
kitty sneaks along the moonlit
fence, and yowls his song; the trees
hang out their banners green; the
housewife dust the window screen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-12

en- masse along the metropolitan
highways In the evening, the cleo
trio lights 60 out of commission.
You'd imagine the Wholesale
jewelers. or the ancient and honor
able association OF hotel clerks
were in session when the athletes
loom up. The icebergs they wear
shine like thousand candle power
searchlights on clear night and
represent enough cash to pay Off
several town debts.
Claude Rossman wears more of
the rocks than any other Tiger. He
sports a cluster of three carat
stones In his scarf and another on
his hand that makes every dip he
passes shake like a man with chills
and ague. And the others are not
far behind the big first sacker. The
champions have the diamond habit
and they light up the neighborhood
when they stand In the sun or
saunter along under the electric
lights.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-12

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 12.-As
usual, Edward f. Geers, dean of the
harness turf, has big stable this
spring at the Billings track. In all
Mars Ed" has As animals in train.
ing, a record number even for the
man who made the Village Farm
famous.
1t is natural perhaps for the Isl.
lent Man" to hold the seasons rec.
ord. He believes in ascertaining
early what a horse can do, so he
searches" his charges sooner than
any other trainer in the business,
When the majority are working out
around 2:20, Geers is setting down
his hopefuls in 2:10.