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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
BY O. NJ. THOMSON.

For two years / lived near one
of our great state universities of the
Northwest. / had many occasion
to observe how things have changed
since | went to school. That was
seventy-five years ago at a little
log school house, which stood silent
and lonely at the foot of Watkins
Hill in Boone county, Arkansas.
The reason / say seventy-five years
ago is because it has been actually
twenty-five years of my life and
that country was then fifty years
behind the times. OF the few les
sons | learned under the strict in
struction of the long-bearded old
schoolmaster, the one that impressed
me the most and stands out the
most wildly in my memory yet, was
the fable in the back of the old blue
backed spelling book about a dog
named Tray. Her terrible fate made
a profound impression upon my
young and tender mind, and so to
avoid like experience I have al
ways been more or less choicy of the
company I kept.
So one day last fall, in my daily
practice of this policy, and desiring
to enjoy an intelligent conversation,
wandered aimlessly across the
campus and down to the brink OF
Lake Washington. 1t was late in
the afternoon-so late that the sun
had swung like a great pendulum
behind the Olympics, whose long
cooling shades stretched out towards
the Cascades The dim outlines OF
the early moon peeked at me from
behind a little clou1 out over Union
bay and the flaring and Pickering
lights, twinkling over the city like
early stars reminded me of the rus
tie, rattle and bang that was being
enacted down there; but being with
out the sound of it all there reigned
about me a grand and inspiring sill
ence. Delighted with the prospects
of an hours fruitful meditation in
my retreat of perfect seclusion,
took a seat on a large log, one end
of which lay in the water, and lean
ed back against small fir tree which
grew beside it.
After drinking in several large
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08

even II he was as wise as a ser
pent."
BY this time l had found my
speech, and in trembling, though
positive tones, ordered the youngster
to hunt his hat from the drift-wood
and clear out and cease to disturb
me. At this he cooked his head
sidewise. ana chuckling in scornful
superiority. replied, "Why, old man,
watcher take me for? / didn't
have no hat on; that's how I came
to be dumped out here on dry land
Just for appearing on the campus
without cap on. You see, at the
Frog College down here Jerking
his thumb over his shoulder) the
upper-classmen have a lot of rules
an one of 'em is that no freshman
shall apepar on the campus without
the regulation cap on. But I thought
/ had as much. right to go bare
headed as any upper classman, and
this is what I get for it" he con-
cluded with tone of Enthusiastically
wounded pride, as he motioned me
to my seat by the tree. Then back
ing off down the log he blew a ring
of smoke about the size Of a bicy-
Gle wheel, and leaping into it, per-
formed series of vaudeville stunts
that would set a Pantages audience
wild with delight. At first + was
so charmed that I forgot my evil
dent peril and slackened my grasp
on the stick, but as he leaped to
the top of the ring, stood on his
nose and spun around and around
like top, the terrible dangerous
ness of talking and acting frog
required to me, and gripping my
stick as tight as Sophomore
squeeZes a co-eds hand, looked for
an opening in the brush. But just
then he slid down to the lower side,
pulled the ring in two under him,
dropped down on the log, wound UP
the ring and stuck it in his pocket
The climax was so effective that
from force of habit I burst forth in
to APPLAUSE, the which he acknowl-
edged with a polite bow, and pull
ing out his tobacco bag and pack
of papers, proposed that we smoke
the cigarettes of peace and be
friends.
So, after long and eventful
journey, I had arrived at the sooth-
ing conclusion that l was in no i'm
minent danger, and decided to be
as agreeable as possible. Fact is
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he had won my confidence, ana |
had come to like him so much that
we both lighted our cigarettes from
the same match. Thereupon he told
me of their institution OF learning
and especially Of the student activi-
ties. In recounting his hopes and
ambitions his enthusiasm reached
the highest pitch as he arose to his
feet exclaiming, "I'll tell you, old
man, I'll be glad when / get to be
an upper-classman so that can go
bareheaded, wear two turns in my
pants at the bottom, and talk to the
co-eds on the campus; and then I'll
get satisfaction for all the indigni-
ties and humiliations l have suffer
ed from being Freshman"
At that moment a great hub-bub
let loose down at the waters edge,
and bounding down the log he ex-
claimed, Gee! there's a class fight
tween the FreShies and the Sophs
an I've got to be in it. Tia ia. old
man, when I see you agin, hope to
be an upper-classman," and with
that he leaped high into the air and
came down with such a splash as
to send up shower of water, which
in my efforts to dodge I fell off the
log and awake to find it was rain
ing in my face.
/ got up, sullenly surveyed the
Surroundings and started for home
with a VOW solemnly registered
never to eat another piece of mince
pie.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08

OF being canned at the opening of
the coming season. For there were
to be met at every turn men who
are experts in every branch of can
ming. They came from every part
of the country to attend the annual
convention of the National Gamers
association and the meetings of sew
eral affiliated organizations, includ-
ing the Canning Machinery and Sup
plies association and the National
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
Stark Early liberia Peach

One of the good things you not afford to
overlook. 1t is winning golden opinions from
experienced fruit men the country over. Better
quality than liberia and ripens ten days to two
weeks earlier, reaching the markets when all other
good peaches are scarce and thus commanding high
prices. great shipping peach, SURPRISING liberia.
believe Early liberia is of the best varieties
introduced since the first liberia came In Early
liberia one has all of the good qualities of Ebea and
the additional feature of early rpenine When this
taken into consideration and when il is planted along
with the original liberia, much of the strain and
feson which with peach harvest will be greatly
reduced The shipping will be Heightened.
E. II. Favor. Asst Horticulturist, Davis Co., Utah.
Having tested it, shipping and keeping qualities
thoroughly. without doubt it is the valuable ad-
diton the commercial peach list introduced in
years; excellent shipper and q keeper it has
rval.-L Marsh. Hor. Inspector, Davis Co.. Utah.
J. H Hale lThe Peach Kind wrote me that he took
some Early liberia home from Georeia and that they
kept nearly twice long 40 Elberta-Dr. Sumner
Gleason tOrieinator of Stark Early Elberta) Davis
Co. Utah.
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Big Meeting of Gamers.

Atlantic City, N. j., Feb. 8.-The
famous boardwalk would scarcely
have been found a pleasant place to-
day by members of the great army
of professional baseball playeds in
whose breasts there may Turk fear
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08

Canned Goods and Dried Fruit Pack
erss association. The joint gather
ing will continue its session four
days. during which time there will
be addresses and discussions in which
many prominent specialists of the
trade will take part.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
Have You
Planted Stark Delicious?

If not make it the first and biggest item on your
next order-youll never regret it. Delicious is the
most wonderful apple known to horticulture for
quality. keeping qualities and selling value. This year
at the sale of the Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers
Assn Washington Delicious brought $500 per
box o. b. there (he present market value is 400,
while Spitzenburg brought only $3.50. Winesap
S2.2S Jonathan ST 80, Black Ben S1.75 (now s.. 90
selling with Jonathan), Baldwin S1.15, Ben Davis
$1.40, Gano Sl.50. etc.
Luther Burbank, Wizard OF Horticulture, says DE
icous the finest apple in all the world. 1t is
the best in quality of apple have far tested
and Luther Burbank knows.
Delicious Brings s., 600 Per Acre
100 seven year old Stark Delicious apple the
Bailey Orchard. Chelan Co., Washington. earned
s. 900 for their last year and when prices
iowor of so per for seasons crop.
s Delicious is today making more profits-bis
profits, for the long headed far-sighted orchardsts
who have planted it than any other variety. Write
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
cry! ry! ry!
81! 81! 81
We will toss him
High and dry!"

And then there were splashings,
flounderings, screenings, scream
ings and protestations followed by
a chorus of Civilizations and replies
the which it would be malam per Sc
to set down here. I had hoped that
I was beyond the reach of those
rasping, grating, unearthly haunt
ing sounds, and sat up with jerk
as I growled words unbecoming a
frequenter of the Sunday school.
looked sullenly about for the saw
ages who had so sacriligously in
vaded my sanctum but to my as
constituent could see no one.
was just lying back in the loving
lap of my fir tree when the shrill,
piping, protesting voice let loose a
list of bitter epithets supported by
groups of modifying adjectives in a
style which, for strenuousity, would
turn a presidential candidate, a SEN
ator, or even a Theodore green with
envy; and upon looking in the d.
rection from whence the sound came,
for 81 had heard a voice but seen
no man." saw a medium-siZed bull
frog trying to extricate himself from
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08

Last night the Central Produce
company shipped a car of apples to
Eastern Montana.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
Stark King David Apple

You should plant it along with Delicious-plan
it largely-you'll never regret it. It's money max
er, and big 1t has highest quality, is a long
keeper, very hardy, and has beautiful color. Sels
at highest prices. Many planters think it bettel
than Delicious.
in my opinion King David will surpass Delicious
acommercial apple. 1t is fine a silk Rev. T. H.
Atkinson. Entiat, Washington.
Was in Mr.. Olds' orchard last week. His King
David 3yr old trees will bear quite a lot of fruit this
year. consider them far ahead of Jonathan-the fruit
is arker. has better color and flavor and is a better
keeper.-D. ]. Hayden. Chean Co., Washington.
King David stood Is degrees below last winter
without injury while Ben Davis suffered severely
X. G. McDoueal. Chelan Co.. Washington.
King David, very rich red, makes a most beautiful
apple. Hangs the WELL equal to Ben Davis
and just productive; quality is equal Spitzenburk:
picked three boxes from scion grated Ben
Davis 1t is the finest apple have for this of
the country the most beautiful apple grown; can't help
but sell anywhere. and ahead of all Others Have
heard nothing but King David all this Have
had to date fftytwo parties my place these
apples-F. Dando Chelan Co., Washington.
Include King David in your next order. You'll
regret it and will want more when you see it
MAGNIFICENT frrIif
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
Other Western Varieties

The success of an orchard is dependent upon the
judgment displayed in the selection of varieties
the profit paying kind. And profit in fruit growing
means quality. Quality and color are the two
things that the great fruit consuming public pay
their money for. That's certan-you can't deny it.
Increase your orchard profts-do it by planting
the splendid tested special of Stark Trees. Begin
now-dont wait until next season. Plant now
than you would be by waiting months or year.
Here is brief list of varieties highly adapted
to western conditions-the kind that will make a
model orchard which will yield profitable returns.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
Our Catalogue-Price-List
Is Our Only Salesman

in this state and it is top-notch salesman too-bet
ter by far than most men statesmen. Every question
you could ask it will answer, and the answer will be
correct-not guess. Every variety in all classes is
fully described, strong and weak points are pointed
out-(everythine is not listed as best" is the
case with most nurserymen's literature). Following
each variety key indicating the section of the
country where experience has proven that variety
will succeed.
This book contains accurate and valuable infor-
nation methods of planting, fertilization, cover
spraying, pruning etc., etc. Over $50 illustrations
from actual photographs within its pages.
You could not ask for a better salesman than is
our catalogue prcelist. With it in your hands you
can order more successfully conveniently, and with
better results than you could by talking to the best
informed nursery salesman. Send for it today.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
for all cash-with-Order business.

for 1.-THE Apple Stark Delicious booklet giving
greatest horticultursts and successful orchardists
1t will convince you. Last year we sold ], 25O 600
trees of Delicious alone and could have sold another
million had we had them. Planters nowadays
do not buy variety at that rate unless there's rea.
son. And there is one-seud for the booklet.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
THE FRESHMAN FROG

iraughts of inspiration I stretched
myself upon the log, my head re-
clining softly in the tender embraces
of the aforesaid tree, prepared for
one of my cherished day dreams.
My imagination had just got to work
ing well-just got in mind her sweet
innocent face and trusting eyes.
whose wondering depths spoke of a
love which lips have never been
able to utter; of how we had walked
side by side in the cool shade by
the murmuring brook, and talked
of birds and songs and flowers; of
how we had sat on a large log, very
like the one I was sitting on then;
and of how sweetly she blushed and
dropped her shapely head on my
shoulder when l asked her-when
of a sudden there rang out on the
still evening air in shrill, piping
tones:
cry! ry! ry!
81! 81! 81
We will toss him
High and dry!"
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08

Early liberia is all right. Two trees bore fne yell
low spicy fruit and although full crop, it was more
than produced by 50 liberia trees in the
orchard Ripened with Carman-E. H. Riehl I'll.
Experiment Station) Pres. Alton Horticultural Society.
Madison Co., III.
Stark Early liberia is worthy of your utmost
confdence-plan it largely and reap the harvest of
profits which will surely follow. The true Stark
Early liberia be had only of us. We
purchased the exclusive propagating right from the
originator DR.. Sumner Gleason.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-08
Whv We Make This Offer

Why We Make This Offer
3 Heretofore Stark Trees have been sold through
statesmen, to whom we have paid commission for
sending US your orders. We have now discontinued
selling through statesmen and are dealing direct with
1.-The planter in the irrigated valleys and orchard re-
gons of the west Thus the commissions formerly
paid are saved-and given to you.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-03-09
THE|S STORE TO OPEN
ABOUT MARCH IS
Strikes and Washouts Caus.
ing Delay--Will Be Doing
Business Soon

}. h. Theis expects to open his big
block, corner Main and Third, by
March IS The switchmen's strike,
the washouts, ETC., have caused great
hindrance and may cause still further
de. ay, but when the opening does come
Mr.. Theis expects to show one of the
best selected and best equipped stores
in the state.
1t will be one of the most attrac-
lively arranged stores in the state,
having large glass front for display
purposes and containing one large
room without walls or partitions.
The corner, or right-hand portion
of the store, will contain drygoods,
notions and fancy goods. In front of
the entrance is a large, all glass,
American Beauty show case, and run
ming at right angles through the store
are glass show cases to match. To the
rear is large millinery case To the
left of the show case are WEIGH cab
inets for ladies ready-to-wear gar
ments.
The western entrance to the room
opens into the furniture department,
which will contain carpets, rugs and
draperies, in addition to a high class
line of furniture.
In the northwest corner at an eleva,
tion is the wrapping station, where
all purchased goods will be conveyed
by the Lampson parcel carrier system.
Beneath the wrapping stand are the
lavatories.
The entire building will he heated
by hot water plant and lighted BY
electricity. The glass front will be
equipped by the new x.ray window
refectors aud tungston lights over
counters. The metal ceiling is white,
giving the store a neat and light
appearance.
Mr.. Theis was for twenty years with
the Cummins Thorberg-Theis Com
pany of Mandan, North Dakota, and
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through Pine Grove addition and which
connects with the new county road
running south and the matter was
referred to the street and alley COM
mittee
Arrangements were then made for
the annual city election to be held on
Monday, April 4 and at which a
mayor, city treasurer and one alder
man in the second and third and two
aldermen in the first wards are to be
elected.
F. G. Hoagland was appointed regis
tsy agent. Polling places and judges
were selected as follows:
First Ward-Blindaur's hall; judges,
J. J. Southwick, Levi Swayze and A.
G. Walbridge.
Second ward-City hall; judges G .
A. Reece, AL Biddescomb and Olaf
Peterson.
Third Ward-Burke boarding house;
judges, Jos. Adams, r. H. Smithey
and Geo Barnhart.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-03-09
COMMISSIONERS APPOINT DIREC-
TORS AND APPROPRIATE $1,000
THE ROAD SUPERVISE 0RS
Board to Meet Monthly to Consider
Road Matters---License Granted
Bitter Root Inn.

The board of county commissioners
on Monday voted to appropriate $1,000
for premiums for county fair to be
held in Hamilton this fall. w. J.
Tiedt, P. J. Shannon, John M. Cobb,
H. G. Groff and Henry Buck were
named as directors.
The IS road districts of the county
were consolidated into II and the fol-
lowing supervisors appointed:
District No. l, formerly and 19, N.
]. Tillman; No. ,, formerly and north
Z of II, J. S. Whitstit; No. 3, Ray
mond Porter No. 4, J. H. White; No S,
Russell Smithey; No. 6, VIM. Waddell;
No. 7, formerly and 8, Ben Oertli;
No. 8, formerly 9 and 10, J. F. Logan;
No. 9, formerly 10 and the west fork
to Lavene's, G. A. Robbins; No. 10, A.
Christianson; No IL. Ed Lord; No. u,
formerly IS and south u of Il. G. L.
Flanagan.
Compensation for road work was
hxed at $6 per day for supervisors,
81. so for single hands and SIS for man
and team. Eight hours of actual work
to constitute a day. Commissioner
Treece will have personal supervision
of all roads in the county with author
ity to discharge employees for cause.
The board in future will meet on the
first Monday of each month to consider
road matters.
]. H. Jeffers was granted license
to retail liquors al the Bitter Root Inn.
Treasurer H, fling was authorized TO
pay the premium on his surety bond
out of the proceeds derived from inter
est on county monies
w. p. Baker, W. J. Tiedt, Geo. May.
w. E. Gleason and w. J. Kennedy
were appointed delegates to the Good
Roads convention to be held in Billings.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-03-09
FRUIT MEN TO FORM AN
ASSOCIATION
Hamilton Growers Will Or
ganize for the Promotion
of Their Industry.

About forty fruitgrowers of Hanil-
ton and vicinity met in the city hall Of
Hamilton last Thursday to discuss the
isability of forming an association
to promote the growing of fruit, its
inspection, the care of orchards and
related subjects. The meeting was
attended by M. L. Dean, inspector-at-
large.
An executive committee composed
of F. J. White, H. M. Sloan, w. O..
Fisk, F. G.. Stevens and Hamilton
Thatcher, was appointed, with power
to proceed to raise money to finance
the needs and purposes of the proposed
organization. This committee will
canvas the fruitgrowers of the county
for contributions and membership in
the association. The present plan is
to assess each acre of orchard land a
small amount.
A committee on organization was
appointed as follows: F. Il. Buell., W..
G.. Barnewall, H. Ferbrache, 7. B.
Cowan and J. F. Terrence. This body
will have the task of determining the
scope of the organization and giving
it name. The committee will also
have charge of the nomination of off,
GERS. The frst-named committee will
make it's report on Thursday, March
10, at II O'Clock in the morning, and
the other will report one week later.
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idea that has come with years of exper-
ience. II is the carrying out of a plan
he had cherished for years, and now
that he is about to engage in a busi-
ness of his own these ideas are being
carried into execution.
Mr.. Theis expects to have an
auspicious opening day and give away
souvenirs Of the occasion An orchestra
will furnish music for the opening
which has been delayed by the in
ability to finish the building at an
earlier date.
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McIntyre-F Forney.

Mr.. VIM. A. Mcintyre of Mt. Yer.
non, Iowa, and Miss Esther Ann For.
ney, the accomplished daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. r, Forney OF West Ham.
ilton, were united in marriage al
Minneapolis on March l. The cere.
mony took place at the Congregational
church, Rev. Nugent officiating. The
happy couple will make their home al
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Mr.. Nc.
Intyre has charge of the naval recruit.
Jag station.
Miss Forney came to Hamilton with
her parents last year and during her
brief residence has made many friends
who wish her boundless happiness.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-03-09
ARRANGEMENTS MADE
FOR CITY ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL a
THE REGISTRAR AND JUDGES
Several Bids Laid On Table. Alderman
Bean Enlivens Proceedings.

The city council was in session until
midnight Monday. All members were
present. The customary salary and
expense bills were audited and allowed.
"A bill for $3.50 for prism lights used
in the construction of the O'Hara side
walk and due the M. M. Co. was
allowed, Alderman Bean stating that
Judge Myers approved of this item.
Alderman Bean certainly was present
and participating at this meeting. He
was out of town at the time of the last
meeting and he "just wanted to know"
all about everything that transpired
then and now. His curiosity, COM
ment, kicks and roars enlivened the
proceedings throughout.
The city attorney reported progress
on the appeal from Judge Myers de-
cision in the sidewalk case. Several
bills, including one for Sal for a tran
script in this case, we're allowed.
The council granted c. c. Coulter
permission to temporarily move a
frame building across south Second
street and also petition for cement
walk fronting block % on north Second
street. 1t was ordered that bath tub
and fixtures be installed in the city
hall for the use of the fremen.
The bids for an official grade sub.
mltted by Surveyors Oertli, Blakeslee,
Eidt & Hawkins; bids for a bath tub
and for the city printing were laid on
the table for further consideration.
F. L. Burns, representing the fire
department, requested the council to
purchase more hose, but no action was
taken.
H. S. Lord petitioned the council to
do some work on south Second street
to connect with the street to be graded