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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
URUGUAYAN TABLE FRUIT.
GuaybR Suggested for Growing on
Soil of Southern States.

Guayba Suggested for Growing on
Soil of Southern States.
Growing plentifully IN all parts OF Uru-
quay Consul Frederick W. Golding OF
Montevideo, says, II n plant locally called
"guayba" CFeijo sellowiana). which he
thinks might be grown in the United
States, and which he describes:
In 4 general way the plant resembles a
cactus. The bright red flowers form at
the edge OF the thick. leshy leaves. at the
base Of which flowers the fruit Is formed.
The fruit resembles and IS about the size
OF a fig. some being round and others
olive shaped. green. red, or blue in color,
and covered with fine sharp. irritating
nettles which disappear under cultiva-
ton. The outer skin OF the fruit Is SIM
liar 10 that OF the fig. but firmer- The
interior IS filed with most luscious red.
white. or blue sweet pulp. the flavor re-
sembling that Of the musUnelon, while
an odor emanates from the unbroken
fruit like that OF a fresh apple.
The plant grows well. but must be pro-
tected from violent winds. Plants three
and one-half feet high sell for So cents
each. the seeds about IS cents per ounce.
postage extra. Alist OF Montevideo deal
ers is on file at the Bureau OF Manufac-
lures. Were this delicious fruit intro
duced INTO the United States It would be
a valuable addition TO the list OF table
fruits used there.
The Uruguayan fruit in question Is now
being tested near Los Angeles. Cal. Il
is Of a tropical nature, enduring only
small degrees of frost, similar TO the
guava, and could also probably be sue
cessfully grown IN Southern Florida,
Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
Navieres de Pierre.
From tho London Globe.

From tho London Globe.
History repeats itself The monkIsh
historians tell US with wonderment how
the early missionaries crossed the seas in
ships OF stone. Notably by this mode of
transportation ST. Columbo is said to
have set out from Scotland or Ireland to
evangelIze Armorica, as they called the
northwest Of France. What In the cradle
OF civilization was supposed TO be accom-
plished BY the supernatural to-day is ef-
fected by science. Hence we learn
through a Paris contemporary that an
Italian naval engineer, SignOr GabellInI,
after many years Of labor, had dlscov-
cred a means OF building ships with be-
ton, a species OF concrete used in sub
marine work. If Signor Gabellinps pro-
ject be feasible. then we may expect a
revolution in shipbuilding.
The keel is of iron. Fastened obIiQuely
from right to left are bent timbers, after
the manner Of the skeleton OF a boat.
Upon these timbers is fixed kind OF wire
netting. This is covered with the beton,
and then we have the hull equipped
There is no necessity We learn, FOR the
beton 10 be very thick The vessel IS
then light and water-tight. It IS smooth
and polished Ike marble, consequently
parasites, either OF fish or moss, are I'M
able to attach themselves to the vessel.
which, it is claimed, is more durable than
II built OF iron or wood The decks and
the bridge are constructed Of this con-
crete without any carpentry TO sustain
them. It Is further claimed that the
holds and cabin can be more capacious
than in the ordinary ships: there is no
chance of fire and no leakage to be
feared At least, these are the preten-
sions OF Signor Gabellini.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
SELL HOUSES And GROUND
Stone & Fairfax Say that Business
Is Active.
John VI. Lamb Property, at 9OS G.
Street Northwest, Goes for
$4,000.

Stone & Fairfax report that business
continues active with them. They have
recently made important sales Of business
properties. apartment houses, and resi-
dences. as well as vacant land.
They have Just closed the sale OF q val
liable piece Of business property at 90S
G street northwest for J. NJ. Lamb. the
consideration being $4,000 The lot con-
tains about $500 square feet and Is i'm
proved by a substantial building. The
property was purchased by a well-lnown
business man as an investment.
They have sold for the Mercantile In
vestment Company the three-story and
cellar brick and stone residence at 1909 s
street northwest The house was erected
by John H. Nolan a few years ago from
plans prepared by George s. Cooper, ar
chitect. II is planned with parlor, re-
eeption hall, dining-room, pantry, and
kitchen on the first floor. with six bed
rooms and bath above. It is under lease
at $500 per annum, and the purchaser &C
quires Il as an investment.
Sixteen lots on the north side Of Rock
Creek Church road. near Seventh street.
for Thomas w. Dalton. The purchaser
intends to erect modern two-story dwell
ings on the land. eight Of them to be de-
tached.
No 176O Ontario place, Washington
Heights, for Charles King, jr.; considera-
tlon, $500. This is the last OF q row Of
six houses which are being completed.
They report the sale for the Mattison
estate OF the brick dwelling at III c street
southeast The house Is three stories and
cellar. containing nine rooms and bath
II has a frontage of 10 feet with depth or
100 feet TO public alley. The purchaser is
a resident Of the city and will hold the
property as an investment
No. 1896 Oregon avenue. Cor Adam
Brandt; consideration, $500 The pur-
chaser VIII hold the house as an invest
ment
No. 500 A street southeast, for Bertha
w. BeccarL The consideration IS 5000.
The Improvements consist Of a three
story and basement brick dwelling.
No. 1O2e Park road, for Charles W.
King, r.; consideration, $500 The last of
o row Of houses completed by Mr.. King
within the last two weeks
No. 2S0 p street northwest, for Mrs.
Bassett; consideration, $4,5Oe.
No. 1916 Eighth street, for e. p. Myers:
consideration, $500. The purchaser Will
occupy tie same as his home
No. 1727 Seaton place, for Mrs. Nichols;
consideration, $780,
No. 123 Todd place northwest, for r. W.
Browne; consideration, $500.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
PLAN RAILWAY EXPOSITION
Argentina Will Hold II from Nav
to September, 1910.
II VIII BE I'm Connection with CeIe.
bratiOn of Centenary OF Re
Dublic's independence,

The Argentine Republic. IN commemora-
ton Of the centenary Of independence.
has included in the programme an inter
national railway and land transport ex-
hibition. This viii be held at Buenos
Ayres from May till November. 1910. and
will furnish unusual opportunities for
American manufacturers OF railway ma
terial and equipment. Special Agent
Charles NJ. Pepper. who some time ago
made full investigation OF railway pros
poets In South America IN connection
with the proposed Pan-American Rail-
way. writes to the Bureau OF Manufac-
lures concerning the Importance OF THIS
Argentine exhibition. In his letter Mr..
Pepper says:
It does not seem TO be fully realized
by our manufacturers what a land OF Cd
portunity the Argentine Republic Is for
the railway builder Il Is a country with
more than 100000 square miles OF fer
tile territory, which some day will have
population Of 100000 people. Some OF
the best farm lands have been opened I'D
and everybody knows ATgentina's impor-
lance IN supplying wheat and beef and
mutton TO the world. The railroads al
ready built have made this possible, but
the crops and the herds will Increase
much more in the future when the vast
areas yet untouched are reached by rail-
way
The Argentine government has been
very liberal in its encouragement Of
railway construction. and the lines now
extend north to Bolivia, west 10 the heart
OF the Andes. and south TO what was for
merly called Patagonia. But there are
many trunk lines and branches yet to be
built have no doubt that. as the COM
iottee in charge OF the exposition saws.
the 5000 miles of railway lines which
now serve the agricultural and CONNER
cial needs Of the country will be in
creased within the next generation TO %. .
GOO or 10000 miles. The enormous Increase
In the Argentine foreign trade and the
rising tide Of immigration are signs OF
what may be expected In the future. So
there are not only the needs OF the ex-
listing railways 70 be supplied, but there
are new lines which are certain to be
bullt"
Mr.. Pepper adds that the exposition n
70 include electric railways and tram
ways as well as steam lines He calls at
tention TO the fact that the chief owner
ship OF the Buenos Ayres electric lines
Is IN the United States He says that
though July 81, 1909. Is the latest date for
receiving applications for admission, there
is yet time for American manufacturers
TO act through the Argentine Legation.
He suggests that they write directly to
the Argentine minister in Washington for
fun information on the subject and make
known their desire 10 be represented.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25

Among the many interesting events
that occur weekly at the National Cap
ital during the summer season. from
June until October, are the excellent
open-air concerts given by that combin-
alton OF Observation-Disclosures of all nations
who comprise the noted United States
Marine Band. writes F. NJ Thornett In
the Golden West Magazine The band
numbers over sixty performers, uniformed
In scarlet short frock coats. trimmed
with gold braid, blue trousers and regu-
lation helmets. but upon the occasion Of
these summer concerts Is arrayed in
natty white linen suits presenting a very
cool and neat appearance equipped with
the finest modern instruments. with a
repertoire unlimited. this organization is
unsurpassed Lieut.. w. II. Santelmann,
leader or director OF the band, has estab-
lished for himself a national reputation,
being a composer OF marked ability-his
compositions Overture, Lebanon" IN
manuscript only two copies being in ex-
lstence Zone used by the Marine and the
other by Sousa's Band; gavotte.
Hearts Message" and waltz. "Debu-
tante." are a few Of his best and most
popular numbers. His knowledge OF har-
mony and ability in arranging other
music to suit the requirements Of q MILL
tary band makes him an accomplished
wielder Of the baton for this celebrated
organization. Several other members OF
the band are composers and noted so
loists.
Upon all official ceremonies at the White
House. State dinners and receptions the
band is one Of the most important factors.
and when the full Marine Corps turns out.
and upon great occasions, for instance.
the Presidential inaugural parade. the
band Is augmented by It's fine drum and
bugle corps swelling It's ranks 20 one
hundred, thereby making a very imposing
spectacle.
The band gives a concert Wednesday
evening at the east front OF the Capitol
Building, Thursday at the Marine Bar
racks. and Saturday on the lawn in rear
Of White House. where the President
resides. At the east front of the Capt.
toll building extends a great plaza OF con-
crete surrounded by fine lawns IN front
and 20 the sides with beautiful trees and
shrubbery enclosed with granite and
marble coping. and nearby IS seen the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25


to water. OF from one water carrier 10
another. VIII continue to be necessary
on most long inland or partly inland
hauls Transshipment means terminals.
Part III of this reort. now In prepara-
ton. win take up the question OF ter
minals In detail. 1t has had far too little
attention in the past. II is sufficient TO
say now that terminal Improvement is
greatly needed and IS entirely possible
General Policy Now Followed.
Since 1870 a general policy to Federal
waterway Improvement has been fol-
lowed. The total Federal appropriations
for inland river improvements up to 1907
have been over S250OoO.OoO There has
been very little cooperation between the
central and local authorities This has
resulted in inevitable lack OF uniformity
and OF comprehensive plan. and in the
lack Of any proportionate contribution
from the localities peculiarly benefited.
European countries have in many cases
distributed the costs OF waterway i'm
provements upon localities IN some ratio
with the special benefits received. Such
cooperation is worthy OF careful consid-
Grafton In any comprehensive plan Of
waterway Improvement.
The report sets forth certain general
facts as 10 floating equipment, company
organization. finance, legal conditions.
&c. The total gross tonnage OF docu-
mented vessels in the domestic trade In
1896 was 3.S5S,927 tons: in 1906. 795. 4ss tons,
a gain Of IS per cent. American vessels
ih the foreign trade, whose tonnage
reached its maximum in 1850. declined
until 1898. Between 1896 and 1905 there
was an increase OF only II per cent m,
this latter tonnage. Steam has largely
superseded sail power. and its propor-
ionate tonnage IS steadily increasing.
The Atlantic and Gulf coasts are the
most important districts, with nearly half
the total doeumental tonnage. The Great
Lakes have more than one-third OF that
total tonnage. and almost half the total
documented steam tonnage. on the
coasts and the Great Lakes there has
been a marked increase IN the size OF
vessels, bringing about there a reduction
In transportation costs.
Corporations control the great propor-
ton OF the steam tonnage. particularly
the larger vessels. In 1906 the average
size OF vessels owned by individuals was
ll5 tons; by firms, %; and by corpora
tons. 526. There was also a proportionate
Increase OF corporate ownership OF barge
lines, and even Of sailing vessels though
not so marked as with steamers. There
has been recent tendency toward con-
soldation OF many lines under single cor
porations"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
COTTON THREAD IN JAMAICA.
Opportunity for Southern Mills to
Sell It i'm that Island.

Consul f. Van Dyne. Of Kingston, re-
ports as follows concerning the cotton
thread trade Of Jamaica:
The cotton thread used In Jamaica
comes from England. The agency for the
distribution Of the thread In the West In
dies Is in Barbados, but owing TO the
prevalence Of yellow fever there the deal
ers here cannot. at the present time Sc
cure their usual supply. the result being
that 1t is impossible for customers to
get the sizes and quantities of thread
required
As cotton Is grown and thread is manu-
featured in the United States. only five
days distant from Jamaica. It would seem
that American manufacturers could sue
cessfully compete with thread makers
whose product is manufactured nearly
three times as distant In point Of time.
and distributed from another island In the
West Indies far out OF the course OF
prompt delivery and economical freight
rates. A proper effort on the part OF
American manufacturers should secure
this market. The prices paid for cotton
thread here. and the prices at which It is
Tetailed are as follows: 40O-yard spools.
IS cents per dozen wholesale, 8 cents each
retail; 150-yard spools, % cents per dozen
wholesale. 81 cents each retail; 1OO-yard
spools. p cents per dozen wholesale. 21k
cents each retail
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ma Some OId FeeIlnr.

From the Louisville C0urier-JOurnal.
4 young Louisville man who was out
West not long ago has returned. telling
a yarn which he admits Is at his own
expense, but which he declares TO be
about one Of the most interesting ex-
periences OF even his checkered career.
I was walking along the street IN a
Western town. he said. when sudden
" across the way I saw q Louisville
girl whom recognized Immediately.
She saw me, too. and 1 expected her TO
bow rather coolly and distantly. IS had
been her wont back home. was con-
siderably astonished. therefore. when
she dashed across the street, seized me
with both hands and fairly dubbed
over in her delight. was so surprised.
in fact that I commented on It.
q" I'm glad to SEQ you. too. I said,
when I had managed TO extricate my
self from her exuberant greeting, but
to tell you the truth, hadn't expected
to see you so excited over my appear
ance. You always treated me rather
a IL iceberg al home. you know; what
has caused your change or hearth
Mr. Smith. I've been away from
home so long that I'd be glad to see
even a dog II he came from kentucky
Il let It 90 at that"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
CoAL DEPosITS IN MEXICO.
Their Development Near GundaIa-
lara Regarded ms UnDromising.

jnra Regarded ms UnDrOmising.
Consul Samuel z. AIagill reports as fol-
lows concerning the Mexican coal de-
poslts near Guadalajara. their quality.
estimated output. and possible markets:
Had coal heen mined near Guadala lara
twenty or more years ago, It's value TO the
manufacturing and railroad interests OF
this city would have been very great. as
the cost OF coal imported from the United
States through the port OF Tampico, and
delivered by rail- at Suadalajara, made
its use almost impossible: but now that
fuel oil in abundance is TO be had. and
great water power has been and can be
developed TO furnish electricity, the lcca-
ton Of coal deposits near here is consid-
cred OF so little Importance that very III
tie development work is being done since
the preliminary operations were stopped
by disagreements among the owners Of
the property.
The deposit is eighteen miles east OF
Zapotiltic, a station 1l3 miles from Quad
alajara. on the Mauzanillo branch Of the
Mexican Central Railway. Surveys made
provide for eighteen miles OF railway 10
tap the Mexican Central al Zapotiltic.
The maximum grade will be 4 per cent for
two and one-half miles Of the distance.
the remainder not exceeding 215 per cent
The estimated cost of the branch line Is
Sl50.000 exclusive Of rails. The curvature
will be such as to necessitate Shay loco
motives The known area already devel-
oped with drills is 1000 acres. and the es-
timated area, according 10 outcrOp and
direction OF vein, 5000 acres more, making
a total OF 5000 acres.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
MARINE BAND CONCERTS.

magnificent Library OF Congress. its gold
dome radiant in the sunshine. In front
Of the grand stairway of vast steps OF
the Capitol Building, which are occupied
with people who have come TO hear the
concert, IS placed a portable stand upon
which the band discourses the programme
for the evening. A rope is stretched
around the stand TO keep out the crowd
which stroll about from encroaching
upon It. And overhead on the grand
Capitol Building floats the national colors
At the White House the populace stroll
about or sit upon small camp stools.
which they bring with them. or rest them
selves upon the lawn, which is surround
ed with noble trees. beautiful shrubbery.
and fountains. The attendance at these
concerts is composed OF congressman
diplomats. members OF official life, gov
ernment clerks, members of the army
and navy and Marine Corps, and the
general music-loving people OF Washing
ton and vicinity. 1t is a splendid sight
10 see the great thrOng of people. and
furnishes a treat to tourists stopping off
here, the ladies' arrayed in white and
nearly ever color OF the rainbow with
the beautiful verdant background OF
nature.
March. Under the Double Eagle" ......w Wagner
Overture "seinira. ide .Rossin
Chilean Dance Msmana .Missud
Clarinet Solo, Waltz Aria, Schreincr
Musician Jacques Louis Yanopuche.
Caprice "Italionno rschnihOWsky
Waltz MY Queen Bucaoss
PoiOnaise No Idszt
The Star Spanglcd Banner ................... Key
The above programme is n specimen OF
the high-class music at these concerts
with intermission OF about ten minutes
between each number; now and then,
however, the band is kept busy inter
spersing the programme with encores,
which are frequent. when short selections
OF ragtime and other popular music Is
rendered.
Occasionally a medley selection IS used,
composed Of various old songs, songs OF
the Sunny South, civil war, English,
Irish, and Scotch ballads, &C.. winding
up with the ever popular Dixie" which
always brings forth great applause and
enthusiasm from the audience.
AS the sun is about 10 sink IN the west,
the final number, 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner" Is reached. the band playing
this number standing, when all members
or the army and navy IN attendance come
70 an attention and salute the flag which
Is lowered from its stan proclaiIning the
end OF the concert and the close Of day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25


From the photographic Office comes the
North Atlantic pilot chart for July, with
a new feature headed Questions and An
swers-" An explanatory note says: ''The
replies that are written to the numerous
letters OF inquiry received by the hydro
graphic Office frequently possess an inter
est for many besides the inquirer himself.
and. IN order that the labor and research
which are required 10 prepare these let
.ers Of reply shall not continue to be
buried IN the correspondence files, but
may. instead, become effective IN a wider
sphere. Il IS purposed TO publish the es-
sential parts of such letters from time 70
time for the benefit Of all who may be
interested
The first question relates to the length
OF the nautical mile. as adopted by the
United States, and apparently comes from
a foreign photographic department. for
the photographic Office IS asked TO COM
municate the information expressed in
meters. In order 10 guard against pos
sible error" Many landsmen ask this
question The answer IL:
''In the United States the nautical mile
is defined to De the one-sixUieth part OF
the length Of a degree Of a great circle OF
sphere whose surface is equal In area
70 the area OF the surface Of the earth.
This value. computed on Clarke's spher-
old, Is 1.S5324s meters"
Inquiry About Tides.
Another man asks a question about the
law OF tides and a third inquiries about
the range OF tides on the Atlantic and
Pacific sides OF the Isthmus OF Panama.
Magnetic variation. how It is measured.
what IL is measured from. and what ac-
counts for the yearly difference form
the subject OF a question answered as
follows:
"a freely suspended magnetic needle
after coming 20 rest does not everywhere
point 10 the true north. and saying true
as the needle 20 the pole needs some
qualification. There Is in each hemisphere
magnetic pole. and these poles do not
coincide in position with the geographical
poles. The north magnetic pole is IN
about latitude 20 degrees north. longitude
So degrees west and the south magnetic
pole IN about q degrees south. longitude
l4T degrees east. The directional force OF
the magnetic needle is Influenced prin-
cipally by these magnetic poles, and thus
II is that the direction assumed by the
needle varies at different positions on the
earth's surface.
Theories Regarding Variation.
The direct cause Of rs variation is
not yet conclusively O. .ablished Many
and various theories have been advanced
regarding IT, some authorities ascribing it
70 influences wholly within the earth.
others to influences outside the earth.
while others yet ascribe g 20 a eomblna-
ton OF both. The view generally held IS
That the earth may be regarded as g
huge magnet 70 which magnetic cOndi-
ton in combination with other influences.
within or without. IS due the phenomenon
known as the variation OF the needle.
Now. at any position on the earth's
surface the angular difference between