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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-09


Which is Mr.. Skillens?" says l.
At that up minces a middle aged
gent wearin' a black frock coat,
striped Sunday trousers, a fancy
vest, and a purple tie with dia-
mond horseshoe pinned into the
middle of it. He's one of these
kittenish actin. young-old parties,
with a smooth face, and 1ongish
curly hair that's about to the pep
per and salt stage. He's feelin'
cute and larky too; for as he
teeters to the front he holds out
the skirts of his coat and does a
minuet dip.
Greetings. fair SIR" says he.
Il am Mr.. Skillens.
"Oh you Lem!" sings out the
other man of his crowd, and the
three women snickers
Mr.. Skillens of Utica?" says l.
Quite SO" says he, winkin' at
his audience. Pray, sir, proceed"
Maybe we'd better step out
side" says l, while l hand you a
private tip"
"Ah-ha! Hobo! Oh you LEM"
parrots the chorus once more.
Nay, nay, brother" says Mr..
Skillens, strikin' Napoleon on the
rock pose. Here in the midst of
my friends will l receive whatever
Fate has in store. Speak on!'
Sure thing" says l. I'm
from Mrs. Twombley-Crane."
All" says he. my good and
great cousin. who has hidden me
to her festivities. Well, sirrah,
watt"
Nix" says 1. You do the wa
you'll come around about six o'cl
she'll be glad to see you-providi
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
WEALTH IN APPLES
Large Profit Derived from
Fruit in Virginia.
SELLS IN GREAT BRITAIN
Shenandoah Valley Center of Finest
Producing Orchards in Eastern
Part of United States-Interesting
Facts About Growing and Selling
Crop to Outside World.

One Of the most profitable industries in
the Shenandoah Valley Of Virginia is
raising apples Albemarle Pippia. Wine
sap, and York Imperial are names Of fruit
become famous through generations OF
successful horticulture in the Shenan-
doah- These names are the most familiar
one for apples in the markets of the world
and take rank with Rhode Island Green
ing. New England Russell, and New York
Baldwin.
Apples from Augusta. Rockingham, and
Frederick counties of Virginia are not
only well known all over this country. but
are favorites in the English markets It
is said that Queen Victoria for many
years ordered apples for the royal house
hold direct rom Virginia. and most Of the
surplus fruit raised in the valley finds
its way across the ocean to the London
and Liverpool markets. Fruit as famous
as this always commands a high price.
and it is matter OF common knowledge
that Albemarle Pippins. grown in Au-
gusta County. brought IS a bushel in the
British markets last winter
Virginia Apple Belt.
The apple belt OF Virginia runs down
through the Shenandoah Valley and
spreads over the mountains into some Of
the central counties of the State. Good
apples grow almost anywhere in the Old
Dominion. but the characteristics Of soil.
climate and careful culture have resulted
In the production OF the best fruit ever
grown IN the four counties Of the Shen-
andoah Valley.
Men who have made a study OF the
subject say there is more profit in rails
ing good apples than in any other branch
Of the fruit industry. This is due both
to the ease Of growing the fruit and the
special and increasing demand for apples
in all parts Of the world. For some rea-
son not easily explained. the apple crop
of the United States has been declining |
In the way OF production since about 1886. !
That year the product was estimated at /
100000 barrels. BY slow gradations the 4
volume Of the product has declined until /
It was only 2S,0O0eO0 barrels in 1909 This 4
year, according to government reports. /
the yield is expected TO run up to about /
100000 barrels, but experts in fruit /
raising do not expect TO see the yield OF
SsS equaled again in many years
This decreasing supply IS coincident
With an increasing demand for apples.
Tue 10 the healthfulness Of the fruit and
Is many uses upon the table. Il may
g said the market will never be flooded.
The system Of distribution has been
greatly perfected in recent years. and
hough bearing orchards should rapidly
multiply, their product could easily be
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31

police Of the Baltimore and Ohio Pail
road since July l, 1903. He was horn az
Alliance, Ohio. February IS. 1859 entered
the service of the police department Of
his native town in the fall of 1892. In
1895 he was appointed patrolman of
the pennsylvania Lines West. at Younps-
town, Ohio. being promoted to lieutenant
the same year. He was promoted TO can.
tain OF the Erie and Ashtabula division
Of the same road, with headquarters AZ
New Castle, Pa, in May, 1897. later being
transferred 70 the Chicago Terminal di-
vision in the same capacity. He resigned
this position in 1901 to become assistant
superintendent of police Of the Ralti-
more and Ohio. Mr.. Ogline has earned
a reputation as a crimnologist and has
read several important papers before
conventions Of the International Chiefs
Of Police.
Mr.. Powell is a native of New Castle
Pa. He resigned as captain Of police OF
the New Castle division of the Pennsvl-
vania Lines in April, 1902, to enter the
service OF the Baltimore and Ohio. being
promoted TO captain of the Baltimore d.
vision September I. 1902 He was appoint
ed inspector of police east of the Ohio
River on July l, 1903
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31

taken care Of People in this country
are demaI~ing more and more apples.
England clamors for them. and no less
than 10000 boxes Of choice apples were
shipped 10 Great Britain last year.
though the crop was short and hardly
equal TO the home demand.
BY way Of comparison. IL may be said
that in the city Of Atlanta. which is
about equally distant from the centers of
growth. apples commanded s. a box and
oranges 50 box good part Of last WIN
ter and even at the price the people Of
Atlanta seemed TO prefer the apples.
As an illustration OF the profits of ap-
pie growing, may be cited the expert
ence Of a moderate sized orchard in Fred
erick County whose annual production
is 500 10 500 70 the acre, and has been
for the past twenty years. Trees in this
orchard have been bearing twenty-five
years, and 10 all appearance are good for
twenty-five years more. Last year the
owner OF this orchard sold his product at
s. box in New YORK. after paying the
freight
Somebody has said that a good apple
orchard is Of more permanent value to
the nation than a battleship II so. the
broad acres Of the Shenandoah already
planted 10 apples and at the bearing age
constitutes a squadron worth more than
all the navies OF the world
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
BOY WILL RAISE FAMILY
Texas Youngster Could Not Bear to
See Children in 0rpAanage.
Associated Charities Allow Him to
Try and support Himself
and Four Others.

The associated charities OF San An
tonic. Tex, have recently inaugurated
an experiment which promises well.
though it is unique. A few days ago
Mrs. Harmon. a widow OF that city. died
leaving a family Of FIVE children. the
oldest a boy OF fifteen.
The boy, Victor Harmon. found mis-
heart torn when it was proposed to sep
arate the little family. and ne pleaded
with the men and women Of the char
tiles to allow him TO try and take care
of them He proposed that the little
girls should take care Of the little home
in a cottage rented for the purposo
while ne and younger boy would
hustle for money TO pay the bills. Victor
already had a good position and was
earning some money. He declared his
employers would give him a raise. and be
figured out that by economy he could
keep the family together and the family
need not be broken W.
His argument prevailed and the boy
was allowed to carry out his wish.
The fate that stared Victor IL the face
was 10 see his sisters and brothers trans
ferred to an orphanage and rather than
have this happen he pleaded his case.
At first there was some doubt as to the
boys ability to shoulder so large task.
but he finally won out through sheer de-
votion to the youngsters. He will run
the Harmon household under the auspices
Of the associated charities.
"A cottage has been rented for them
and housekeeping viii commence under
the supervision Of Mrs. Sadie Haley. the
agent Of the charity organization.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
WILL POLICE B. & 0. SYSTEM
G. A. ogline Becomes Superintend
ent of All the Lines.
Ohio Man Who Has Grown I'd with
Road Rewarded with
High office.

1t is announced that, effective August
l. the jurisdiction of Grant A. ogline.
superintendent Of police OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. will be extended 70
embrace the entire system, including the
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern from,
St Louis to Parker sburg, and from
Beardstown TO Shawneetown. and the
Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal
Railroad.
N pursuance with this announcement
Mr. Ogline has issued a circular OF the
promotion OF Mr.. John NJ Powell. for
mer inspector IF police east Of the Ohio
River. 10 assistant superintendent Of all
lines. J. F. Ryan. former captain Of
police Of the Chicago division. becomes
captain Of police of the Chicago Terminal
Railroad and the Chicago division from
McCools. Ind, TO Chicago.
w. L. Eagle. former captain OF police
Of the Ohio River division at Parkers-
burg, is placed IN charge Of the Chicago
division from Chicago Junction. Ohio 10
McCools. Frank ]. Young has been pro-
noted to captain Of police Of the Obio
division of the Baltimore and Ohio South
western. with headquarters at Chilli
Gothic. Ohio. succeeding J. A. Jester. re-
signed.
Mr. Ogline has been superintendent Of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
Trade Schools In switzerland.

The first trade school in Switzerland
was no doubt the Ecole des Beaux-Arts.
founded in Geneva in 1751. for furtherins
not only pure art, but also art applied
to industries In 1852 a school for draw
ing was founded in Basel; other cities
rapidly followed, and during the latter
part of the eighteenth and early part Of
the nineteenth centuries a number of in
stitutions were organized by associations.
guilds, and school. town. and cantonal
authorities. Up to 1884 the industrial
schools Of Switzerland received no sup
port from the confederation. but in that
year a law was passed authorizing fed
earal subventions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
PreservinE Ginrer in Ch,nn

The preserving of ginger is entirely
In the hands of the Chinese. and the
ginger manufactured in Hongkong is
famous over the world Tai Loone. Man
Loong, and Sun Sing operate the largest
plants. The raw ginger is brought into
the colony from the southern provinces
OF China. cleaned and soaked. and then
mixed with sugar and boiled. After this
1t is kept in casks for a number of davs
until ready for packing It is shipped
In bulk in casks. and also packed in lars
the latter being packed so many to the
case or 10 the barrel. A similar mode
Of procedure is followed in preparing
Chinese chow-chow. or preserved fruit
with a ginger base; but in the case Of
the latter the fruit must be stoned as
we'll as cleaned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
SOUTH GROWS CORN
Acreage Shows Big Increase
in Two Years.
IS EVIDENCE OF PROSPERITY
production of Maize at the Rate of
l'0ao'Ooo Expanded Crop Each Year
Means Large Economy TO Soutb-
eastern StateS-POints TO Inde-
Pendence in Food supply.

With 26,27EoOo acres planted in corn this
year being an increase Of I.5S5.0o0 over
1909. and 2.776OOO acres over 1905. the far
mers OF Virginia, North Carolina. South
carolina Georgia. Kentucky. Tennessee.
Alabama, and Mississippi are furnishing
substantial proof that the South in con-
stantly devoting more attention to raising
its own food supplies.
These figures are from the last report
OF the Bureau of Statistics Of the United
states Department OF Agriculture.
Inc acreage in corn for the three years
10 these States is shown in the follow
ing table:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31

In many Australian towns rabbit killing
and freezing and preparing the skins for
export is a growing asset OF great value.
especially during the winter season, when
1t enables men who would then have no
other occupation to make a good living
and spend considerable money at the
country stores.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
Cotton Selling at IL Cent.

Gins in Southwest Texas are turning
out their first bales of cotton. From a
to l51-3 cents is paid for ginned staple.
and cents for cotton in the seed. II is
expected that the first picking will be
well under way in another ten DAYS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
HOUSE BRINGS S1O,5OO.
Fourth Street Property Is Pur
chased for Investment.

II { - IIINItts
Mrs. Mary c. Metzger and Cora I,
Dinwiddie have sold the red pressed brick
house at Is Fourth street. between East
| Capitol and streets northeast
The house occupies lot II" square 7S6
and has frontage Of twenty-one feet
by uniform depth Of 90 feet It has ten
rooms and two baths, and is heated by
not water heat 1t is understood that ap-
proximately SlO.JOO was paid for the prop
erty. which will be held as an Investment
by the purchaser, Mrs. Annie V. Anderson.
The deal was made by Winige. Gibbs
& Daniel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
Russin's Large FLAX crop.

A larger fax crop is expected through
out the fax-growing districts Of Russia
this year than last. This is owing to
the fact that everywhere the weather
has been favorable and more area has
been cultivated. The market IS quiet
with prices high. notwithstanding the
diminished demand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
Amazing Gain in Population

Preliminary reports published by the
United statSs Census Bureau show that
the State Of Texas has made an amazing
gain in population since the taking of
the last national census While the totfl
In 1900 was only S.Ols7O, the 1910 count
VIII give the State at least 900: this
representing a gain of nearly so per cent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31

1t is believed that a large part Of
Northern Mexico is especially well adapt
ed 20 the raising of a superior quality
OF pecans, and that much of the present
uncultivated land will be planted with
pecan trees.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
Nc art of makinp notferr - IL.

The art of making pottery was intro
duced from China into Siam in the elev-
enth century. and the original kilns were
located near the ancient city of swank-
halok' and here the work Of turning out
What Is known as Swankahalok ware
apparently continued until the CITY was
DESTROYED during the Burmese invasion
of 1856
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31

The exports OF cocoa from rrin,d.a
curing the first four months Of 1910
amounted to 25,4sSoS9 pounds. as COM
pared with &.lO1.S5s pounds during the
first four months OF 1909
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31


The table indicates that each state
showed an increase over. 1865 in 1909 and
an increase over 1909 in 1910. The condition
Of this years crop as reported bv the
department shows the States Of the South
leading the country. Mississippi being
FIRST, Alabama second. and Georgia third.
This increase in the acreage devoted 10
corn is considered one Of the most hone
ful signs in the South to-day.
President FinIey's Views.
In letter 10 the directors OF the
Southern Railway Company. President
Finley called attention to these figures
and said:
The increase in the acreage Of corn.
accompanied. as it Is. by general
adoption Of improved methods OF cul-
ture, is one OF the most encourac3n
features Of Southern agricultural pro-
gress. II IS one OF the results OF a
movement throughout the South in the
direction Of diversified agriculture-a
movement which we are endeavorlnc TO
encourage and assist as far as we can
properly do so"
As the farmers OF the South increase
their yield Of corn. they will save enor-
nous sums which they have been spend
ing IN the West for food products and
VIII consequently themselves realize more
from cotton and other market crops
Economic authorities agree in declarine
the American corn crop the basis OF the
country's prosperity since in such a
large measure the production OF other
crops as well as the pork supply de-
pends upon It and a greater yield OF corn
IN the South consequently means a
greater share Of prosperity In this Sec
ton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31

only coarse pottery is now made in
siam, and Of that only a limited guam
tity. so that quite a large supply of all
kinds Of crockery is yearly required
from abroad.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-31
SELLS wooDLEY PARK HOME.
Mrs. Earl Pays $3.50 for House in
Cathedral Avenue.

The detached house at 22A Cathedral
avenue northwest has been sold to Mrs
Kathleen Earl. who will occupy the same
as home. Il contains ten rooms and
three baths. and is one Of six houses lust
being completed in this street by Mid
daugh & shannon
The sale was made through shannon G.
Luchs in connection with L. S. Lipscomb.
The consideration was $3.50
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-04-22
-l---- - -
SAD DEATH,

Mention was made in the last issue
of the illness of Arthur W., the eight
year old son of Mrs. Jennie b. and the
late James A. Johnston. AT that time
the illness of the child was severe, but
not necessarily considered dangerous.
The child was suffering from measles,
usually mild disease that is not taken
seriously, but complications set in and
the little lad passed away Monday.
Arthur w. Johnston was born Febru-
airy Is, 1902, and hence his age was 8
years and | month at the time of his
death. He was the only child of Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. A. Johnston. The fat her
died January %, 1907. The funeral
took place Tuesday afternoon and was
largely attended. The child was bur-
ried by the side of the father, in the
old cemetery. The stricken surviving
parent has the sympathy of the entire
community in the hour of her sad af-
fiction.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-04-22
STOLE A TICK Err.

Thursday last an individual who la
ter in the proceedings gave in his name
as James Burke, called at the home of
James F'insen, in the south part of
town, and asked for some sugar. Mr..
F'insen stepped into the kitchen and
kindly supplied the want. A few min
utes after the stranger disappeared Mr..
Finsen missed lady's gold watch that
had been left on a table in the front
room, where he had also left the visitor
for few moments. The authorities
were notified of the loss, and Consta-
BILE Meyers and Marshal Harding took
the trail, which led down the river to-
ward the railroad contractors camps
Burke was overtaken with two COM
panions, and the trio brought back to
Judge Fraser's Office. While the ex-
animation was in session the watch
slipped out on the floor from the leg of
Burke's trousers. This was evidence
of guilt that could not be rebutted, and
the judge fined the prisoner 800, and
sentenced him to Jail for 30 days. The
prisoner was taken to Conconully to
serve out his time and fine.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-04-22
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

NJ Office is hereby given that on the 25th
IN day of APRIL 1910, special election will
be held in the town of Oroville, Okanogan
county, Washington, in pursuance to Ordi-
nance No. AZ, OF said town, entitled, "An ordi-
nance authorizing an Indebtedness of ten
thousand dollars and providing for he issn-
ance, sale and redemption of bonds OF that
amount for the purpose of constructing a sys
TEN of water works within the limits of the
town of Oroville, and adopting system, or
plan, purposed therefor; and declaring the
estimate cost thereof as near as may be; pro.
viding for and calling special election for the
purpose OF submitting for ratification or rejec-
ton. to the qualified voters of said town the
following question, Shall the said system or
plan, be adopted, and shall the said indebted
thousand dollars be issued?'" which said ord-
nance was passed by the council OF the said
town of Oroville on the 2sth day of March, 1915.
and was published on the LIST day of April 1910,
which election will be held in the Peerless hal ,
in the Peerless hotel building, in the said town
OF Oroville for the purpose of voting upon the
question purposed by said Ordinance No AZ, of
the said town OF Orovile; towit: Shall the said
system, or plan, be adopted, and shall the said
Indebtedness he authorized and the said bonds
for ten thousand dollars be issued? for the con.
struc ion and equipment of the system OF wa
ter works as sset forth in the said Ordinance
No. AZ, of the said town OF Orovile, and the
polls of said election will be opened at eight
O'Clock in the morning and will be closed at
eight O'Clock in the afternoon on said day of
said election.
Dated this first day of April, 1910.
+. S. TAYLOR,
AS clerk OF the Town of Oroville.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-04-22
EXPRESSION OF THANKS.

As agent for the Detroit -Oroville Ex-
ploration company the undersigned on
behalf of himself and the company, de-
sires to take this means of expressing
thanks to Agent Costello and his as
sists for their kindness in permitting
the removal of freight from the depot
and cars after working hours. The
company recently received some very
valuable machinery, to be operated by
skilled and high salaried mechanics,
and every day of idleness entailed a
heavy expense on the company, hence
it was important that the consignment
be secured, delivered and set up at the
mine as soon as possible. Appreciate
ing the situation the railroad employees
kindly and cheerfully worked over
time to accommodate me and the COM
pany represent, thus greatly aiding
to expedite the installation of the ma
chiney and getting it to work, a cour-
tesy that is greatly appreciated.
N. b. KELSEY,
Agent for the Detroit-Oroville Explo-
ration Co.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-04-22
JUVENILE BOSTONIANS,

This celebrated troupe, one of the
largest and best that has ever deigned
to perform in town the size of Oro-
vile, will give performance in Sig
rist hall on the evening of May 5, un-
der the auspices of the lodge of Odd
Fellows. The appearance of the COM
pany will be an event of unusual i'm
portance in the entertainment line,
and should draw the largest crowd that
has ever assembled in the hall. The
Edmonton, B. c., Capital has the fol-
lowing to say of this famous company
''This company of talented young
girls, who opened their engagement at
the Empire theater last evening, full
filled all the promises made by ad-
vance notice, and won the approval Of
every member of their audience. The
girls are pretty well trained in their
stage work, and above all they Ger.
tainly can sing. The opening chorus
and finale of first act are both excel.
lCLo iluoiCai hbuicClo anu IChtCl CO III
a manner that would give satisfaction
from any company much older and
aided by male voices. Miss Hattie
HELEN as Fern Horton, with an excel.
lent voice, graceful manner and full
of dramatic power, certainly has a fu-
ture. Miss Edith McClare as Helm.
dree won every heart with her Swiss
yodel song and careful acting of her
role. Lois Mason as Petite Madlyr
Cant is a winning little lady in every
way and displays pleasing personal
ity charming to all. Madlyn Ryar
toned as having arrived
Little Ethel Stoddard, the Tot o.
the company, is both clever and anus