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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
THE PRIZE KANSAS EGG.
One Which weighs Six Ounces and
Nearly Inches in circumference.

Possibly one of the largest hens
eggs ever laid by a Kansas hen, is in
the possession of 1. Palmer of 1144
Spruce street. Palmer owns a fine
flock Of hens. When he gathered the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

cat the Mercy of Tiberius," offers
none of the impossibilties that have
been the chief claim of many of the
so-called successes; but, on the con-
trary, while it has some startling sit
uations. it never borders on the I'M
real. Its action takes place in the
home of the Brentano's in New York
city; the living room Of Helen Single
ton, in the cold cherries county Jail;
the library at Elm Bluff, the estate of
General Darlington, in Virginia and
the final scene, at the Mission of All
Angels, in the mountains of Alberta,
Canada. Comes to the Grand tomor-
row.
If you appreciate the really clever
don't fail to see Henrietta Crosman in
"Anti-Matrimony, at the Grand on
Tuesday night, March %. She comes
direct from the Studebaker theater in
Chicago with novelty in the shape
of satire by the talented Percy Mac
Kaye, author of Joan of Are" and
"Sapho and Phaon,' the former done
by Sothern and MarIowe and the lat
ter by Bertha Kalish. MacKaye has
always been considered a "high-b brow"
but his Anti Matrimony' proves him
to have a keen sense of humor. Anti
Matrimony'' was written to make peo-
pie laugh. There is not one serious
situation in the play. The whole plot
is founded on burlesque, which makes
the actors take themselves most seri-
ously The result is that in the SEEM
ingly very serious situations of the
play the audience is convulsed with
laughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
HASN'T CHOSEN THE MEN.
Not Known What X. N. G. Officers
Will Go to San Antonio.

Three officers of the Kansas national
guard will go to San Antonio, Tex,
April 1 to watch the maneuvers Of the
regular army in camp there. The As
ISOLATED Press dispatches brought this
information to Topeka last night but
no official notice has been received by
G. L Martin, adjutant general of the
Kansas national guard, today. He ex-
poets the official order to reach him
Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Martin will not make the APP
pojntments Of the officers who will go
until after he receives the order as the
government may have some special
class of officers that it wants to attend
the maneuverS. Mr.. Martin does not
know whether the governor prefers line
or staff officers of the national guard to
take part in the maneuvers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
TOOK A Joy RIDE.
Some One Took Menninger's Auto and
Left 1t at Pauline.

Some one who wanted to ride to
Pauline last night did so in DR.. c. f.
Menninger's automobile without MAX
ing any arrangements with the owner.
The unknown person took the machine
at 1919 Taylor street, where the doc
tor was making a call.
A milk man, who neglected to give
his name or claim a reward. diScov-
cred the car this morning and tele-
phoned to Mrs. Menninger. The doc
tor was taken out to get his machine
by a friend and drove it in. The per-
son who had borrowed it had not in
jured it in the least.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
DR.. GEO. PORT ASHTON
DENTIST
Ben Phone 1888 Ind. 32e
N. W. Corner Eighth and Kansas ave-
paws Work for a Days Pay.

Washington, March PA full days
work for every full days pay is the
order which has been flashed to every
customs house in the United States
by direction of Secretary MacVeagh-
1t applies to every man in the customs
service from collectors holding choice
appointments with salaries running
into four figures to the stevedore who
hustles freight on the dock at day
wage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

daily. egg harvest Thursday evening
he almost tainted when he found the
prize single package of hen fruit. 1t
was Plymouth Rock product and
weighed just six ounces. The egg is
7% inches in circumference.
Palmer, who is an expert in the egg
business, says it is the prize egg of the
state. The bit of hen fruit may be
photographed and occupy the front
page of Secretary Coburn's next an
nual report on the helpful Kansas
hen, and her ability as a mortgage
LITTER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
ROB BANK OF $4,000
Thieves Then Lock Cashier in the
Vault and Walk Out.

Decatur, ILL.,, March 24.-Two rob-
besr walked into the First National
bank Bluemound, ILL.,, shortly after
noon today and drove Francis Peck
20-year-old cashier, into the vault
made him unlock the safe and hand
out $4,000 in currency. They then
locked Peck in the vault and made
their escape. Peck was discovered 20
minutes later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
New Motor Boat Record.

London, March 24.-E. Mckay Ed
CARS motor boat Maple Leaf III
showed a wonderful burst of speed in
a trial on. the Solent today, making
491s knots an hour. This is claimed
as the worlds record. The Maple
Leaf III took part in the motor boat
regatta at Monaco a year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
No Choice in Iowa.

Des Moines, March 24.-Today S
joint ballot for senator by the Iowa
legislature: Deemer, 80; Kenyon, ga:
Porter Democrat, 46; Hamilton,
Democrat, 2; absent or paired, 13.
Necessary to choice, 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
Fayette. Ala. Burned out.

Birmingham, March 24.-The bust
ness section of Fayette, Ala, 80 miles
west of Birmingham, in the natural
gas fields, was destroyed today. The
loss is estimated at 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-27
1IAIEs-REFUBIICAfS MARsHALLTOwN. IOWA. -,

presence only Of the family and one or
two intimate friends. The ceremony
was performed by the pastor Of the
West Union Methodist church, OF
which the bride has been a prominent
member. The bride was married in her
travelling costume, q suit of tan broad
cloth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin left West I'm
ion Wednesday night for Madison.
Wis. where they will be guests for
week or ten days at the home of Mrs.
Austin's sister. Mrs. Nillington Haines,
and at the Haines cottage at the lake
They will stop at West Union few
days on their way home and expect to
reach this city about the middle OF
August. Their at-home cards read
Sept. /. at South Fifth avenue, and
until that date. when they get possess
sion, the couple will reside at the home
Of Mr. Austin's father. Mr.. S. ]. Aus
tin. 4oS East Main street.
Mr.. Austin is one of the widely
known residents of this city, where he
has worked at the printers trade, and
as an employing printer. for many
years. He was former member of the
school board. Mrs. Austin will not
come to the city a total stranger. as
she made her home here for fifteen
months. prior to last March, during
which time she practiced her profess
sion, that Of trained nurse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-27
VETERINARIANS N
ANNUAL MEETING
COUNTY ASSOCIATION HOLDS
SESSION HERE, ELECTlNG NEW
OFFICERS.
DR.. 1. / DllLER is
ELECTED AS PRESIDENT
New Members Are Received From This
and Adjoining counties-Membsrs
Discuss Subjects Of Interest to Pro-
fession, Mott ably the Use Of Anti
Toxins and Vaccines.

The annual meeting Of the Marshall
County Veterinary Association was
held in this city Wednesday at the Of
fee OF DR. F. ]. Neiman. The attend
ance was good. twenty five members OF
the association being present Whlls
the organization Is, judging from its
name, county association. its scope
IS beyond the confines OF the county,
and mem bers are included from all adj
joining counties
The election Of officers, the most
important feature OF the business ses-
sion, resulted III DR., l.. L. Diller, OF this
city. being chosen president: Dr.. ]. +.
Underwood. OF Nevada, vice president;
Dr. c. \. Noggle. OF this city. sec
rotary: and DR.. +. ]. Neiman. OF this
city, treasurer. The executive COM
miItee chosen. aside from the pres!-
dent and treas urer OF the organization
comprise DR.. Nahlon Russell, % Ban
COR: DR.. Cyrus a. Adams, of State
Center; and Dr.. c. H Stull, Of this
city
Three new members We're received
into The association. in the persons OF
Dr, & r Diller OF this city: DR.. j. R.
Underwood. OF Nevada; and DR., +. S,
Cozzens, of Maxwell.
During the afternoon interesting dis
cusSions Oh subjects pertaining 10 the
veterinary profession We're taken up.
Included among the subjects We're the
Use Of auti-tox:ns, vaccineS, and bac-
terms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-27
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. j. S. Adair, Of kearney, Neb
Succumbs 70 Iona Illness.


hearney. Neb, papers. received III
this city, tell of the death al her home
in kearney of Mrs. j. S. Adair, for
mer well-known resident of this city,
who will be remembered by many Of
the older residents. Mrs. Adair died a
week ago Wednesday following an i'll
ness Of several weeks, due 10 paralysis.
Apoplexy followed and resulted in the
end coming suddenly. Mrs. Adair was
SO years cid.
Mrs. -Adar was born Gormley, ard
was the wife Of the founder OF the
Marshautown state B-nk. The family
lived here in the early sos. ard was
prominent both II business circles and
socially.
The Adairs came here in 1879, ard
.HIr. -Adair, in company with his broth
er, W. r Adair, then of Washing ton,
Iowa. and the late H 4. Parker. Of
Chicago. orsanized the Marshal,town
bank as a private banking institution.
y year later the bank was Incorporated
and made state bank by the organi-
zers and q. g. Charlton. ]. s. Adair
becoming cashier. In 1883 A + Bach
purctas ed the stock in the bank and
became assistant cashier Mr. BaIch
- 81 pCtSi!l IU+ entire tlO!CI-.sS OIL tIlS
.AGair brothers and became cashier, the
late Phineas Stevens becoming presi-
dent
II 1881 Mr. Adair built what is row
the home Of NJ. and Mrs. z. W Nc
Creery, at the corner of Seventh and
Main streets. which was sold in 1852 to
DR.. and Mrs. ". y. kibbey and was
for many years the kibbey home. MIR.
-Adai~. in com pa.y with the late NJ. W.
Bibbins. then a druggist Of this city.
built Z brick bocl; on North Center
street. between Main ard State. Fol-
lowing his disposal Of mis- banking bus
mess here Mr.. Adair moved TO Mime
apo.is, Kan. and later went 10 Kear-
ny. Neb., where ne organized the City
National Bank. He is ROW cashier OF
the bank, and his brother, w. r. Adair.
Is president.
Mrs, Adair's body was taken to ON
Ia Tor burial beside the body of
sister.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-27
An Instantaneous
Wrinkle Remover
Crom Eastern stvles.l

The average woman is always sur
prised to learn, after experimenting
with all sorts Of patent so-called
wrinkle reInovers.' that the most ef-
fective renedy' in the world is sim
pie face wash which she can make her
self at home in jiffy.
She has only to get an ounce Of
pure powdered saxolite from her near
est druggist and dissolve II in half a
pint Of witch hazel. Apply this re
freshing solution to the face every day.
The result is 11ing-marvelous.
Even after the very first treatment the
wrinkles show less plainly and the face
has nice, firm, comfortable feeling
that is thoroughly delightful and lends
self-conf6ence in ones appearance.
This harmlessIl,ome remedy is used by
thousands Of women to obliterate the
unwelcome traces Of time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-27
CLERK GETS SALOON PETITION.
Document Transferred From County
Auditor 20 Clerks Office

The defeated general petition Of
consent 10 operate the saloons in this
city, which has been in the custody Of
County Auditor A II. Welker, since it
was fled in the spring, was this morn
ing fled in the office Of Clerk of Courts
T. " Haradon by Mr.. Welker. The
transfer Of the document is because Of
the appeal which has been fled,
which had the effect Of taking the petit
tion out OF the auditors custody. With
it We're filed in the clerks office the
withdrawals. Withdrawals of with
drawaIs, minutes Of the meetings Of the
board of supervisors. and poll books.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-27
DANCE At COUNTRY CLUB.
Ladies Give Dance Friday to Improve
Club House.

The ladies OF the country club wish
ing to make some improvements in the
club house have arranged to give a
party to the club members Friday
night. The proceeds will be spent by
the ladies in changing the lockers. add
ing curtains and generally fixing up
the ladies' end Of the club house. Tick
cts will be 81 Ladies unaccompanied,
50 cents. Tickets can be had at the Wall
lace shoe store or can be purchased at
the dance hall FRIDAY night All club
members should arrange to attend this
dance as the ladies can use consider
able money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-27
KICKED BY HORSE; HURT.
Ralph Arney, Of Taylor Township, In.
iured by Colt

While examining a colts leg. for the
purpose of determining what caused it
to be lame. the animal kicked Ralph
Arney, of Taylor Township, son Of
Wallace Fl. -Arney. squarely in the face
Wednesday afternoon. The animals
unshod hoof caught the young man full
in the face, partly encircling one eye.
The skin was cut and badly bruised.
but the bones of the face were not
broken. The injury, altho painful, is
not serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-27
AUsTIN-HoYT WEDDING.
Very Quietly Celebrated at Brides
Homo in West Union Wednesday.

Al the home OF the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos A. Longfield, at
West Union. Wednesday evening at
80 o'clock, was celebrated the mar
rage of Mrs. Lottie L. Hoyt to Mr..
Edward T. Austin. Of this city, an
nouncement Of which event was made
recently. The wedding was a very quiet
affair. owing to the III health OF the
BRIDES father. and took place in the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-27
ESCAPES FROM HOSPITAL.
Charles Huber. Long Time Patient at
Independence, Gets Away.

According to notice received by Clerk
Of Courts F. NJ Hara don this morning.
Charles Huber. a patient in the state
hospital for the insane ct Independ-
ence. who was sent from this county.
escaped on July %. Huber was sent to
the hospita! on May 4. 1908.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-02-11
FOR SANlTARIUM
Energetic Campaign Being Carried
Out BY Anti-Tubercufosis


Wheeling, W. Va, Feb. DIR. Har
riet p. Jones, head Of the Anti-Tuber.
culosis league in this state, has re-
turned from Charleston, where she
has been in the interest OF health leg
Iglation. An energetic and vigorous
campaign is being carried on for a
tuberculosis sanitarium in this state
end Or. Jones is hopeful that the ef-
forts will be rewarded with an appro-
Driation from the legislature.
Il think we are impressing tie sen
ators and delegates said DR.. Jones,
in discussing the work being done.
We are working hard, and | think
using effective methods. We make Il
point to have every morning on the
desk OF each member striking pic
ture OF man suffering from tubercu-
Iosis in a poor and squalid home.
with wife and children showing their
distress This is to depict the dssti-
tuition that follows consumption in
The homes of the poor and the Tearfnf
conditions that we are striving 70 re-
lTeve.
I'VE are impressing on the mem
ibcrs Of the legislature the need OF a
saEitarium. We want them 70 build
enc out in the state, fer the one we
are to have in this county will not ac-
commodate nearly all tire stuff rers
III West Virginia, and there are many
counties in the state To- which it Will
be inaccessible.
THE work is being carried on by
capable people, and | do not know
that win return, although | may just
as the bill is coming up, but the pros
poets are that the measure viii be
passed and the appropriation made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-02-11
BIG EXPLOSION
Church Trustees Found the Leak In
Gas Machine--one Went High
in the Air.

Ridgely. Nd, Feb Two trustees
Of the Church OF the Brsthren started
out with 8 lantern Sunday night to
find out why gas lamps did not burn.
The explosion sfrcok tbs town and
vas felt six miles away or so, reports
from 1iillsboro and Denton declare.
The trustees were III. X. Holsinger
and o p Mcpherson. Gas is supplied
the church from an acetylene plant
about 30 feet away The lights did
rot burn properly and the pair went
to investigate AS the door Of the
building vas opened tn explosion
came, the lanterns having caused IT,
Mr.. Holsinger was blown in the air
and the fall made him unconscious for
q time. His hair Is nearly all gone
and he Is suffering from severe
bruises. Mr.. Mcpherson who is 20
years old. lost his chin whiskers and
lis hair, but otherwise he is all right.
Every building in Ridgely was shak-
en- and a large number of windows
broken. Large congre cations were at
tending the churches and they poured
into the streets to find out the trouble,
For some time 1t was a mystery to
many and there was q lot OF excit5
mente.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-02-11
CHERRY RUN NOTES
Ttte Happenings OF This Village Are
very Interesting.


Mr. Robert FOX, of Sleepy Greek,
wcs business caller here Friday.
Mr.. ". w FGlton was in Martins
burg last Thursday on business
Mrs. Alice Holton, OF Stony Lane,
was here shopping Monday.
Mr.. w. II Somers, IF Berkeley
Springs. was here several days last
week on business.
Mr.. e J. Hasenbuhler was hHsi.
ness caller mere Saturday.
Mr.. Herbert Hesler, OF Cedar Hill.
was a pleasant CATER 40 Ben Risecs a.
Iuhpsontown Sunday.
Mr. r. 5. Miller, of Hedgesyilla, was
a business caller here Saturday.
Mrs. ]. S. Manford visited friends at
Big Poct several days last week.
Mr. Scott Barnes was visiting
friends at Johnsontown Sunday.
Mr. Il. W. Huffman spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends ut Sleepy
Creek
Mr. Cherries French spent Wednes
day with friends in Hagerstown
Mr.. G. M. F'reshour was business
caller TO berkeley Springs one day
this week,
Mr. ana Mrs. ]. w. Fulton have gene
or visit to Detroit, Mich,
Mr.. Joseph Lopp, of Chestnut Grove
was a business cafier hsre Wednes
day.
Messrs. VIM. Lutman and Hammond
Albright were business callers herr
Saturday.
Mr. o. p. Freshour was in Cumber
land Wednes day visiting his brother
/ Mr. G. p. Freshour.
Mr. Chas D. Randolph spent Mon
day night at Big Pool
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-02-11
MAY BUY COAL & COKE ROAD
Owned Principally BY Davis and
EIkdns interests Who Accom-
pany 3. & o. Men.
Charleston. w Va,

Charleston, w Va, Feb. z.
The purchase Of tire Coal &c Coke
railway, owned largely by the Davis
and Elkfns families, Is contemplated
by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
giving to the trunk line one OF the
best feeders along its entire system.
This information was announced
from semi-off1ciaT source following
the arrival here or President Daniel
Willard and Vice President George M.
Schrlver, of the Baltimore & Ohio, to
meet ex-senator Davis Elkins, who ar
rived Sunday at nooI from Washing
ton, Vice President Arthur Lee and
General Manager A. VI. Smith, of the
Coal &C Coke.
Early yesterday the officials OF the
two railroads LEFT in a private ear for
an inspection Of the lateral lire run
ming between Charleston and Elkins.
It IS said that negotiations are pend
ing for the sale or the West Virginia
railroad TO the big trunk line
No Statement.
The officials OF the two Eoads re-
fused to make any statement concern
ing the matter, Senator Elkins stating
that there was no politics in his visit
here, bat asserting that ne came en-
mission.
The safe of the Coal q Coke wugid
give to the Baltimore AID ONie an
entry into Charleston, and il is plte-
dicted thfs would mean the early de
Of the undevelopsn coal
property lying in several counties
by the Coal & Coke, which
has been retarded'in the past because
of the inadequata facilities possessed
by lateral lines.
The 'CScaI & Coke is IT'S miles long.
running through territuTy RIGA in min
eral resources, and is assessed by the
board of public works at four aISS
three quarter millions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-02-11
Oranges an Game Laws.

Radical changes are tor be made in
tbs game laws IL bills to be faYurubfy
recommended to tile house at thus
session Ivy the columittee on fish and
game prevail Thsse bills abolish the
81 hunters license, make written per-
lGfrs apply only 10 enclosed lands
abolish the Office OF game warden and
hls Deputies ana require foreigners TO
be- naturslized before bsing allowed
to- burnt NCn7reaFfents' license Tee
Is tncrea sed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-02-11
COUNTY COURT
Secretary and Treasurer Hctze 500
nits Report Of Berkeley Comfy Ser
ton of Winchc ster Turnpike..

From The World OF Wednesday
The county court was in session to-
day County Commissioners Kearns
and Thatcher were present and Coun-
ty Commissioner Lemaster absent by
rF1son OF illness. A number of road
and parish ILLS were paid
Jim j Hctzel, secretary and treas
urer of the berkeley county section of
the Martinsburg and Winchester Turn
pipe Co. submitted his report tor the
" ar 1910.
The report shows that the balance
on hand at the first OF last year was
$i,133.44; receipts fer the year. 81
2SS.59: paid out, $2,3S4.8S. Included in
th- above we're the following items ::
paid to the county, sSO4.S3; paid to
private stockholders, $52S.75, on the
basis of a > per cent dividend for the
year The balance on nand at the end
OF the year, as shown by the report is
S1,S2371.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-02-11

5s,terestiru Notes Gathered BY Our
Lively Correspondent


NJ and Mrs George ! ALBRIGHT Wis
red friends in Hedgesville Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Ncrris Bowers, Of Sha
dg Lane, are visiting Mrs. Jane KEGS
Mr. Chal1as ShriVer left Saturday
for San Bernardinog California, where
&c expects to locate.
Mr. Jas. WEIGH Of Los Angeles
Car, who has been visiting friends
here left Saturday for home.
Mr. Samuel Downey, of Rabbftsburg
is visiting MIR. John Fodder.
Mr.. f. Basore, who mas been at Elko
Nevada, for tile last year, has return
ed home
Miss Edith Albright is spending the
week at North Mountain visiting her
friends.
Mr.. John shTiner Of High Land, is
visiting his sister. Mrs KEGS.
Miss Ella Basore, of Possum TfolFcw,
is visiting Mrs. Charles Brown.
Mr.. David Weller, OF wild Dell. was
calling on Mr. r. L. Albright Satur-
day.
Miss Goldie Norringeon has return
ed home from visiting her uncle, Mr..
Wesley Norrihgton, at Benton Harbor,
Mich.
Mrs. p. II. WestfaiI and family of
Ell1ins, spent few days with her sis
ter, Mrs Emma Stea~ns on thtf r way
TO Florida, where they expect to make
their future home
Mr.. Boyd Siirinfr spent Sunday at
Cherry Run
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-02-11
Better Than SpankIna.

Spanking does not cure children OF
sed-wetting. There is constitutional
oause TOR this trouble. Mrs. NJ Sum-
RRers. Box W. Notre Dame. Ind, will
~e1d free to any mother her success
IEI homo treatment. with null iustruc-
as@as
send no money, hat write her today
n year children trouble you N this
way. Don't blame the child, the
chances are It can't help It This
= treatment also cures adults and aged
z.-oeopis troubled with urine difficulties
~ Gag and night. I
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-02-11
STOVES FOR BIG ORCHARD.
$1,000 Ordered TO Keep Frost Out of
GOO Acres of Fruit.

Kansas City, February ITO heat
a square mile OF orchard with oil
stoves sounds impossible, but that is
what w. Fl. Underwood, of Hutchin-
son. Kan, says he will do next spring.
Mr.. Underwood, who is frlut-grower,
was in Kansas City Tuesday. directing
the manufacture of 1880 stoves.
These stoves, each of which has a res
ervoir which holds 10 gallons OF oil,
will be placed in his apple orchard.
near Hutchinson, to prevent damage
to the trees by frost. The orchard
contains 600 acres, and about 30
stoves will be used to keep the heat
q each acre above the freezing point