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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-13

A perusal of the social calendar will
show a marked absence of cotillions
this season. A few of these affairs
will be given, but society is going in
for other forms of amusement There
are several reasons for the change.
For one, many of the best cotillion
leaders are either getting too old, or
too tired to go through the tortures of
the new tangled affairs. Another rea-
son is that the social leaders are TAX
ing to new things. Rink skating has
grown to be such a popular sport, that
entire evenings are devoted to it. 1t
requires less formality and is certain
ly more enjoyable. The Kinks are
large, we'll lighted places, with every
thing provided that will be conducive
to the comfort of patrons. OF course,
ice skating takes the place of roller
skating at this season.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-13

With the completion next August
of a cutoff between Texico on the
Belon line and Coleman on the Gulf
line, about 300 miles, the Santa Fe
will reduce the distance between Los
Angeles and Galveston 500 miles,
making the entire distance 1,S45 miles.
While the route of the Southern Pa
cific is shorter by 200 miles, the San
ia Fe will have the advantage of low
grades, and become strong competi-
tor for Pacific coast business, now
monopolized by the Hartman system.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-13

The new shops Of the Central C
Georgia, in Macon, Ga, built and
equipped at cost of $2,999,999, and
considered by Major j. F. Hanson,
president of the company as one of
the biggest achievements in the his.
tory of the South, are now in opera
ton.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-13

After all, the reports of the ultra
exclusiveness of King George and
Queen Mary must be exaggerated to
some extent, at least. Only recently
were their majesties entertained by a
man who began life as herdboy in
Scotland. The career of Lord Mount
Stephen has been one of the romances
of modern biography.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
Two Old Shacks Burn

Early Monday evening the fire alarm
called the fire department to small
blaze on the river bluff back of the
Star Meat Market.
The houses belonged to Phil Bart
lett. They were unoccupied. 1t is
not known how the fire started. Tramps
are charged with it; but some persons
hint it was not accidental. The two
buildings were about fifteen feet apart
and in ten minutes both houses were
burning fercely.
The department was on the ground
promptly. Nothing could be done to
save the burning shacks. The efforts
of the fremen was devoted to saving
surrounding houses. The damage was
trihing. If insurance was carried the
amount is not known.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
CASHMERE GETS THE CUP
Award to c. n. Sprost of Hood River was
Made by Mistake.

Cashmere is to be congratulated on
winning the trophy cup for a car OF
apples shown at the last Spokane apple
show on car owned by Hinman &
Grandy. The prize was supposed to
have been secured by c. H. Sproat Of
Hood River, but that is now acknow-
lodged to have been by mistake. The
Cashmere Record has this to say on
the matter:
Cashmere is the rightful owner of the
magnificent silver trophy cup awarded
by the Manufacturers Association OF
Chicago for the car Of apples exhibited
at the last Apple Show scoring the
highest number of points on pack.
An error in its award was made by the
management in Spokane, and since last
November the cup has been in posses
ion Of, and exhibited by c. H. Sproat
of Hood River. Mr.. Sproat's car was
a close second to the car of Hinman
& Grandy, and probably from the fact
it won the grand prize it was also given
the trophy cup.
During the last three months much
ado has been made by Hood River
people over the possession of the cup.
They have boasted Of, and widely ad-
vertised the fact, and to surrender it
now to Cashmere must be very humil-
iating indeed to them. However, they
were sincere in thinking it trightfully be-
longed to them, and the officers OF the
apple show have freely acknowledged
a mistake on their part due to the rush
in getting away to the Chicago apple
show. Word received from Mr.. Sproat
says they will be good losers and that
he will take steps at once to see that
the cup gets to its rightful owners.
He is to be commended for the broad
spirit in which he views the matter.
With the cup was won 500 pounds
of arsenate of lead, which was likewise
delivered to Mr.. Sproat, and which also
belongs to Messrs. Hinman & Grandy.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Cascade Chapter Organized Friday BY
Ieavenworth Ladies Cashmere Ladies
of the o. {. S. Assisted.

As consumation of plans long since
laid by ladies of Leavenworth, Cascade
chapter, Order Of the Eastern Star, an
auxiliary Of the Masonic Fraternity, was
organized Friday evening, March 24,
with twenty charter members. Other
ladies will be added to the charter list,
if their names are received within a
short time.
The chapter was formed under spe-
cial dispensation. William H. Acuff,
Of Spokane, grand patron Of the state
Of Washington, was the instituting Off
Ger, assisted by Worthy Patron J. F.
Casebeer and twenty ladies from the
Cashmere chapter, who exemplifed the
work.
When Cascade chapter had been in
stituted, addresses were made by Grand
Patron Acuff, Worthy Patron Casebeer
and others.
DR.. A. G. McKeown, on behalf Of
the local ladies, presented the installing
officers with beautiful bouquets of cut
flowers.
Following are the officers Of Cascade
chapter elected, appointed and installed
for the ensuing year:
Mrs. Anna Sampson Worthy Matron.
Mrs. Angela Gutherless, Associate
Matron.
DR.. A. G. McKeown Worthy Patron.
Mrs. Mary Motteler, Secretary.
Mrs. Ida L. Davis, Treasurer.
Mrs. Pearl L. Wheeler, Conductress.
Mrs. Jessie Mohler, Associate Con-
ductress.
Mrs. Anna Davis Geards, Adah.
Mrs. Francis B. Field, Ruth.
Mrs. Emma Stage, Esther.
Mrs. Myrtle ]. Ruth, Martha.
Mrs. Kate Wykof, Electa.
Mrs. Carrie Patterson, Warder.
A. G. Stage, Sentinel.
Mrs. Eugene Andrews, Marshal.
Mrs. Edna L. Hannibal, Organist.
A banquet concluded the ceremonies
during which recitations were given by
Mrs. Lulu Palmer and J. F. Casebeer
OF Cashmere.
Altogether a most enjoyable evening
was passed. The members are joined
in closer bonds of friendship and love.
The Order of the Eastern Star will
be of value not only to its members,
but also to the community at large, for
the practice OF its principles has far
reaching and benefcent effect.
Most of the visiting Cashmere ladies
returned home on the early train Satur-
day, two or three remaining to visit
friends in Leavenworth.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
Six Whole Years Old

Little Jane Grant has negotiated six
milestones on the journey of life, and
her mother gave her chance to cele-
brate the event by inviting number
of her little friends to be merry Tues
day afternoon from 3 to 6 O'Clock.
Refreshments OF cakes, sweetmeats,
nuts and lemonade were served, and
the little folks playes themselves black
in the face.
Those present were: Ethel Ahearn,
Bob Carter, Bessie Hartman, Dick Car
ter, Laura Grant, Douglas Hartman,
Gladys Pinch, Kenneth Elan, Reatha
Hutchings, Lawrence Ahearn, Mildred
Harkins, Delmer Fromm, Maudie
Roach, Tommie Grant, Jane Grant,
Billie Grant, Delois Smith and Harold
Taggert.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
Fruit Prospects Bright

Fruit Inspector Darlington looks for
an unusually early season this year.
Conservative estimates by conservative
men place the 1911 crop Of apples at
about 5000 carloads in the Wenatchee
valley. This is about 1000 cars in
excess Of the 1910 crop. In addition
to the above it is expected there will
be at least 1000 cars Of soft fruits.
The value of the enormous crop OF
apples is consevatively estimated at
S2,50e, 900 and, at a low figure, the
soft fruit will swell this amount to more
than S3,OOO,0O0
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
Record Prices for livestock

Record prices for livestock marked
the first fat stock show held under the
direction of the Pacific Northwest Live
stock Association in Portland during
the past week. The champion steer
sold for S4o9, or $40 per 100 pounds
on foot.
Breeders who attended were pleased
with the stock shown and the prices
paid. They declare Portland is the
highest market in the United States
and that this eventually will become the
livestock center Of the Northwest.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
P. S. Darlington,
District Horticultural Inspector


Henceforth it will be misdemeanoi
to discriminate against men wearing the
uniform Of the United States. A law
passed by the last congress protects the
dignity Of the army, navy and marine
corps uniform.
The proprietor of any place of busi-
ness who excludes a man SO clothed
may be fined $50 on conviction. This
law was passed to meet conditions fre-
quently arising in seaports and in cities
near military posts. Only lately two
warships on Puget sound quarantined
their men against Seattle because sew
eral sailors had been excluded from a
skating rink.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
County Road Money

Figures given out by the state audi
tor showing the amounts to which the
various counties are entitled from the
unused portion of the state aid road
money contributed by the counties
during the years 1907, 1908, 1909 and
1910, show that Chelan county is en-
titled to $l0.8S7.S0 for its permanent
highway fund to be spent by the county
commissioners.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
PtsHASnN CORRESPONDENCE

Saturday. March 25, in answer to a
call for volunteers to clear the ground
for the new cemetery, 81 men respond
ed, II Of whom brought teams. The
tract was heavily timbered, also thick
growth OF underbrush, but many and
willing hands soon had the trees all
down, and the teams came in for their
part. By noon the trees were off the
ground, and S. P. Beecher, the leader,
called dinner. Everybody went down
to Gilbert's hall, where they found all
the wives, mothers, sisters and sweet
hearts OF the bunch in waiting with a
sumptuous repast. A long table had
been provided. 1t was simply loaded
with everything imaginable. The ladies'
certainly did themselves proud. The
men showed their appreciation, for they
went after that grub like-weH, you
know how a niger acts when he sits
down to a 'possum dinner! After the
inner man had been satisfied, all re-
turned to the ground, and the way they
cut, piled and burned brush showed
they were onto their job. By a p. m.
all was done that could be done. We
will take another day and shoot the
stumps, plat the ground and build a
fence. The location is all that could
be desired-high, dry and good drain
age. Mr.. Faust, who gave the ground,
showed his public spirit, and those who
helped clear it showed their apprecia-
ton. Returning TO town we stopped
at w. H. Kirby's and rebuilt his wood
shed, which the wind had demolished.
We were out for the day to do good,
and whatsoever our hands found to do
we did with our might. The ladies
visited the grounds late in the after
noon and all expressed themselves as
satisfied with what we had done.
E. K. Harvey and wife returned Sat
urday from a seven-week trip through
the East. They report pleasant trip,
but are glad to get home. Mr.. Harvey
is one of our leading ranchers, and one
who has made a success Of the bust
ness. He has done specially well on
berries and small fruits.
Mrs. c. L. Barker returned Monday
from a two weeks visit at Entait.
]. ]. Griffith has begun work on the
county roads. He started on strip
running east from Peshastin. Judging
by the looks OF his outfit he is going to
do business this season.
Peshastin was represented at the
Fruitgrowers association which met at
Wenatchee March d, by E. K. Har-
vey, Geo. Hauber, G. B. Kinney, Bert
Harvey, M. w. Stark, John Arbogast
and Chas. Harvey. They report good
attendance and a lively interest in the
proposed selling system introduced by
Mr.. Otis We need better selling sy-
stem and we hope and believe Mr..
Otis plan will work out if given trial.
The Y. P. S. c. E. gave a social
Tuesday night at the residence of Mr..
A. c. Gilbert. There were about 35
present and an enjoyable evening was
passed, interspersed with songs, char
ades, recitations and games. Light
refreshments were served.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

There has been collected in interest
on bonds held by state treasurer John
G. Lewis, during the month Of March
the sum Of S1o, 1000 or more than $500
a day. Although March is light
month compared with January and July
which are the big months for the col
lection OF interest, and bonds now held
by the permanent school fund net the
taxpayers more than one thousand dol
lars a day in interest. This money be-
longs to the general fund and is now
invested as soon as il is received in
school and municipal bonds instead
Of lying idle in banks as formerly.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
NOW IS THE TIME
Darlington Advises Growers TO Begin Using
lime-Sulphur at Once

I have a great many inquiries with
regard to when is the proper time to
apply lime-sulphur spray. For the ben
eft of those who are newcomers and
those who are unfamiliar with our spring
spraying conditions l wish to take this
opportunity of making few sugges-
tions.
In spraying peach trees the lime
sulphur spray must be timed pretty
accurately in order to catch the twig
borers just as they are leaving their
winter cells in the crotches Of the trees.
This time can be accurately determined
by watching for the new cuttings Of
the borers themselves, or can be deter
mined fairly accurately by watching the
blossom buds. The spray should be
applied just before the blossoms burst.
For apple and other fruit trees any
time from now until the foliage comes
out is the proper time for lime-sulphur
spray. I would suggest, however, that
as much OF it as possible be done right
away. A little later we may expect to
have plenty OF wind, thus making spray
ing disagreeable.
P. S. Darlington,
rN..:. II -; z,,I.,,-oI T.e,ac+o,
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

When a man comes along whining
that he is the victim of circumstances,
the chances are that the circumstances
were contained within iron-bound slaves
and labeled ''Old Rye"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

Pleading for more friendly relations
between the public and the railways, to
the mutual advantage Of each party,
Howard Elliott, president Of the North
ern Pacific railway, makes pertinent
comments on the recent ruling OF the
interstate commerce commission in the
famous rate advance case. He said in
part: Railways must either earn or
borrow money to improve their lines
and service. They are suffering, the
same as individuals, from the rising cost
of living. Yet they are paying $780,
900, 900 year, imposed by the people,
through board and commission control
Of very doubtful character. 1t might be
better for all business to give the rail-
ways breathing spell, eliminate much
of the useless and unnecessary restric-
tions under which they work, and give
them a chance to work out their prob
lem of giving the public the service it
wants by friendly discussion with that
public, rather than have constant fric-
ton and pickering"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
FROM ALL OVER NORTHWEST
Waada Clubs the Thing Graduated
Occupation Tax Railway Matters-De-
veIopment of the Northwest
Seattle, March 2o, 1911.


Waadah Clubs are to be organized in
all parts Of Washington, for the purpose
OF taking a hand in future campaigns.
The parent chapter has been in exist
ence in Seattle for some time. At the
recent councilmanic election five OF the
six candidates that it indorsed were
elected. Lincoln Davis, well known in
Washington politics, is the big chief.
He explains the movement as being for
political, social and fraternal purposes.
Since the enactment Of the direct pri-
mary law" says Chief Davis, we have
no political parties left, you might say.
The Waadahs plan to fill the gap. Their
object is to elect good men to Office.
Statewide organization is going forward.
The membership is recruited from the
best Of political and business men. We
will take hand in politics, indorsing
and working for candidates, with all the
strength of the organization. " The
name OF the new order is taken from
Waadah Island, at present life-saving
station, where the Neah Bay Indians
formerly tied their war canoes.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

Have you ever tried an old paint
brush with which to blacken the stove?
II you haven't, you have JOY coming.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31
SCRAPS FROM STATE CAPITOL
The Eoho's Special Correspondent Has
Prepared Potpouri Of Interesting State
News.
Olympia, March 29, 1911.

A statement has been prepared by
the state tax commission showing the
per centage Of each county to the total
assessed valuation Of real and personal
property exclusive Of steam railroads,
electric railways and telegraph lines,
the assessed valuation per capita in each
county and the average rate OF levy on
the basis of assessed valuation and on
the basis of actual valuation Of property.
According to this statement Chelan
county has 1884 per cent Of the total
assessed valuation of the state and the
assessed valuation per capita in that
county is $723.97, which is some high
er than the average assessed valuation
per capita for the state which is S691.-
II. The average rate OF levy on
assessed valuation in Chelan county is
27.662 mills while the average levy on
actual valuation is but 12.525 mills.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

The revenue for city purposes which
Everett saloons formerly paid is now to
be raised by graduated occupation tax.
The big public service corporations are
to be assessed $1,000 each; banks, $500;
newspapers, 500; lawyers, $50; preach
ers, $40; bootblacks, SO; wage earn
ers, one days pay. Already there is
opposition to the new program. A fund
is being raised to fight it, as many hold
the levies unfair and illegal. But the
councilmen say they need money to
run the city. They have dispensed
with street lights and the health depart
ment, as well as other services. Many
are beginning to say that dry town is
going to be heavy charge against the
purses of Everett citizens.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

In order to save the state moneys
that would otherwise have to be paid
as interest on warrants that could not
be taken up and in order to straighten
out the highway muddle left by the
last legislature, State Treasurer John c.
Lewis, Attorney General w. P. Bell
and Auditor c. w. Clausen have agreed
to slowly transfer the money from the
old public highway fund to the new
permanent road fund. This will enable
the highway department to pay back
to the counties the money directed by
the Legislature and to pay of all the
contractors who are now doing work.
Under this system money can be paid
as it is needed and the state will not
have to pay any interest for unredeemed
warrants, while if the transfer was made
Immediately the public highway fund
would be bankrupt for many months
and the money would be idle in the
permanent highway fund.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

The state banks OF Washington are
in excellent shape, according to State
Bank Examiner ]. L. Mohundro. The
latest call for statements, March Z,
showed the state banks held higher re-
serves than at any time since the bank
ing department was organized. But six
Washington banks have less than the
required % per cent minimum surplus
reserve. The average is between IS
and 40 per cent, while many Of the
state banks have more than so per cent
reserve.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

Only two bills were vetoed in full by
the governor out of the 76 house bills
and the 81 senate bills passed by the
last legislature. These were the Ho-
guam bill which he considered uncon
stitutional and the Jenson bill which
according to old supreme court decis-
ions by repeating an old liquor law
would permit drug stores by keeping a
record OF all sales made to become
grogshops. He also vetoed the section
of the jute mill bill which made it
mandatory that the board Of control
should run the jute mill at full capa-
city. If the quarries owned by the
state are also to be operated, this would
be impossible and the governor holds
that when the state accepted these
quarries from the people they entered
into a contract to operate them and
that contract must be kept.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

For highway commissioner Governor
M. E. Hay has appointed W. R. White
of Olympia temporarily, and Mr.. White
assumed the duties OF his Office We'd
nesday March 22nd, succeeding H. L.
Bowlby whose commission expired
March 18th, 1911. Mr.. Bowlby has
made strenuous objections to having
anyone but himself appointed and on
the day his successor was appointed
wrote a letter to the governor asking
that he be retained. Although the at
torney general has made no formal rul-
ing it is understood that after June 9th
the new commissioner will be entitled
to receive the increase in salary OF
$1,000 a year provided by the legisla-
ture, and although the law does not
take effect until June 9th, it is believed
ii will not affect the right of the new
commissioner to take the place.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-31

Not content to sit idly by and await
railway development by the large fnan-
cial interests, several Northwest sec
tions intend to supply their own lack OF
transportation. The people of Chehalis
have raised 100000 by subscription
to bond the Chehalis & Cowlitz project,
that early construction may begin. In
the Methow valley work is to begin as
soon as the season opens on an electric
line that will give an outlet from Win
throp to the Columbia river at Pateros.
The people Of North Central Washing
ton have called a transportation con-
gress, which met Wednesday in Wen
atchee. In Oregon several similar prof.
ects are being promoted by the people
in the vicinity Of Coos bay and Klamath
lake.