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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22
TERMS OF AWARD
F0H WHEAT TROPHY

The handsome gifts for prize wheat
to be awarded at the coming national
land show undoubtedly will bring to-
gether the finest and greatest collec-
ton of wheat ever shown at any fair
in the world.
Much interest has already been
aroused in Canada by the announce
ment made by the Canadian Pacific
railway that Sir Thomas q. Shaughnes-
sy, its president, has offered $1,000 in
sold for the best hundred pounds OF
hard red spring or winter wheat grown
anywhere in the two Americas.
For Canada to win this prize or
$1,000 in gold" writes MIR. j. S. Dennis,
president of the Canadian Pacific If
rigation Colonization company. will
mean that we are still mistress OF
wheat it will mean honor and glory
to the farmer individually and $1,000
in his pocket. 1t will mean that both
Canada and the farmer who carries Off
the coveted prize will receive such ad-
vertising as would be hard to secure
in any other way. The particular dis
trict where the wheat Is grown. and the
man who produced 1t will become IA
nous. Land values in his district Will
| increase as n consequences, ana. to sum
up. the winning of this prize Will IN
duce settlement all over the Dominion
Canada cannot afford to lose"
The wheat growing farmers of the
! United states viii have the advantage
over their Canadian brothers In that
while the Canadian farmers may only
compete for the $1,000 prize in gold,
the United States farmers may enter
the contest for this gold award and al
so for the Hill trophy.
Mr.. James J. Hills $1,000 prize cup for
the best bushel of wheat grown in the
United States In 1911 can be won by
the exhibitor whose grain gives the
largest yield per acre. has the best gen
eral appearance and weight and Is
truest to variety and type.
Mr.. Hill requires further that the
wheat placed in competition for his cur
must be exhibited by the actual grow
er. The grower must be prepared to
make affidavit as to the method OF
preparation Of the land for the wheat
crops grown on the land for three
years previous, date and method OF
sowing, amount OF seed used and the
date Of harvesting.
These terms make 1t possible for any
expert grower of wheat In any section
of the country to compete for this
handsome prize at the American Land
and Irrigation exposition to be held In
Madison Square Garden Nov. to r.
1911.
The Judges appointed to award these
prizes will be selected from agricul-
tural colleges and experiment stations
1t is probable that some Of the judges
will be selected from experts in the de-
partment of agriculture at Washing
ton.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22

President McCrea of the Pennsylvania
railroad. President Brown of the New
York Central. President Miller of the
Burlington, General Manager E. Dick
insonl Of the Orient, United States
Senators Francis E. Warren, Clarence
D. Clark and Reed Smoot, ex-Gov-
ernor Gillet Of California, Governor
Shafroth Of Colorado, Governor Deneen
Of Illinois. Governor Carroll of Iowa.
Governor Hadley of Missouri. Gov
ernor Foss Of Massachusetts, and the
executives Of other states. Cyrus
Northrup, president of the University
of Minnesota; George E. Mclean.
president Of the Iowa State university;
Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president Of the
dents of the agricultural colleges of
Mississippi. South Carolina, Kansas,
Utah and Iowa.
James ]. Hill of tho Great Northern,
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy Of the Cana
dian Pacific, Howard Elliott of the
Burlington and President Earling of
the Chicago. Milwaukee and St. Paul
were quick to approve of the EXPOSE
ton by donating valuable prizes and
taking exhibition space in Madison
Square Garden for their roads. These
men appreciate the opportunity offered
by the exposition for exploiting the
productivity of the soil along their
lines in this center of millions of men
and millions Of money.
Gilbert McClurg, general manager of
the exposition. with offices in the Sim
ger building, 149 Broadway, New
York city, is now In correspondence
with soil and crop experts and ex-
hibitors all over the country. Secre-
tary Wilson of the United States de-
partment of agriculture has agreed that
his department shall send an educa-
tional exhibit to the exposition, and
Canada's agriculture and horticulture
will be we'll represented. Mexico also
Is planning to make an exhibit Of Its
agricultural products. Exhibits will
be made by farmers and orchardists,
by a majority Of the states, by leading
railroads. by boards Of trade and by
chambers Of commerce.
Valuable Prizes
The prizes to be awarded to exhibi-
tors at this exposition constitute . gal
axy Of the handsomest trophies ever
contested for in the history Of Amsri-
can agriculture and are attracting the
attention Of crop experts In every
state.
For the best one hundred pounds Of
wheat grown In the United States and
shown at this exposition q prize cup
valued at $1,000 has been donated by
Mr.. James J. Hin Of the Great North
ern railway.
For the best enc hundred pounds Of
hard red spring o. winter wheat grown
anywhere In the two Americas and
shown at this exposition $1,000 in gold
has been donated By Sir Thomas
Shaughnessy, president q he Ca
madam Pacific.
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grovn In the UnitsA States Q prise suy
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22
Soil and
Its Products to Be
Exhibited I'm Midst
of Millions Of Peo-
pie at Madison
Square Garden.

Especial Correspondence
0OR the first time in it's history
the metropolis of America Is
to have a land show" and no
event scheduled for 1911 Will
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22
NEW PLAN FOR JUDGING CORN
Old Fashioned Methods Discarded

When the international Harvester
Company OF America donated to the
American Land and IrIiga.!on exposi-
ton a $1,000 prize Gun for the best
corn there arose tho great question.
Which corn should be judEec oe-t and
by what rules and regu,~tipnsg
General Manager McCiurg -s-~~-
sponded with government nNpc-'s. st,h
agricultural experiment stations s'~sa
agricultural colleges. vt;h ,st-ness "a
New England. OF The west. tue south
with managers OF corn s&cVs. enc
found that the experts d,Terc. thS
farmers OF different localities offered
the agricultural colleges offered Al ~
the methods to be pursued In sTasHNlnE
the greEt corn prize. r'a.s aps=r,oe
was finally decided by the H.t~-4is tion-
al Harvester company. and old f~AA-
Toned methods Of awarding prizes wfN
be dlsregarded The prize will be
awarded on a scientific basis as Is CAL
ouiated to advance thu interest I>@
economy OF agriculture. Not ten, bet
thirty ears, are required as more apt
to be representative OF a field OF corn.
The award will not be limited TO yel-
low dent corn. but win be opAn to Ia
dian corn OF all vRs1eties, sNd the gem
eral score card will incluss productive
ness, which viii receive tins main con-
sideratlon; brood type, 'AsmicAl con-
position for food values and general
appearance. The general head OF pro-
ductivsnesa win be suhdivided to In
siade maturity, vitality asd ShssziMx
percentage This method az award hss
sssa approved ~ federal ana sasss
agricultural sxyssts AID well knsuA
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22
COTTON TROPHY.

problem. 1t has much to do with the
increased cost of living. and 1t seems
that the agricultural states OF America
should combine in an effort to attract
the immigrant landing In the courtry's
metropolis to their broad and fertile
acres. relieving urban congestion aad
increasing the number of producers.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22

Especial Correspondence
-OR the first time in it's history
the metropolis of America is
to have land show" and no
II event scheduled for 1911 will
be of greater interest to the Atlantic
seaboard or of more importance 10
the entire country than the American
Land and Irrigation exposition to De
held in New Yorl city Nov. to IL.
Seven millions Of people living on
and near Manhattan Island are to nave
their first opportunity to witness an
exhibit Of the products and resources
Of the soil Incredible as 1t may seem
to the rural dweller, there are nun
dreds of thousands of citizens OF New
York and adjacent territory who know
absolutely nothing Of the agricultural
resources of the states that support
them nor Of the opportunities for gair-
ing a comfortable and independent live
nhood from the soil Here in the port
of entry for a million immigrants year
~. q large percentage of whom are
seeking land, there is and has been no
exhibit Of the agricultural wealth and
possibilities Of the nation to stimulate
Q stronger tide of labor and of capital
toward the undeveloped land.
When this fact was brought to the
attention Of Arthur E. Stilwell presi-
dent of the Kansas City, Mexico and
orient railway and Of tho United States
and Mexican Trust company, in his Of
nce in the Singer tower he quickly
realized that land show" in New
York city would be eagerly welcomed
BY hundreds Of thousands of its cit-
sans anxious to learn of the agricul-
tural resources of our country and to
secure some knowledge Of the opportu-
mites to be found in filling the soil.
Mr.. Stilwell at once authorized his
interviewer. Mr.. Gilbert McClurg. who
had directed the national irrigation
congresses In Colorado and Utah, to
organize the American Land and Irri-
CATION exposition, to lease Madison
Square Garden and to hold New York's
arst land show there in November of
the present year.
This first New York land exposition
= to DO thoroughly representative Of
American agriculture as well as the
nest picturesque and instructive call
q the land ever presented in the ma
ton. Exhibitors will display their soil
and tn products or show maps and re-
nsf models Of their holdings. Agricul-
ture ~ It Is generally practiced, dry
farming and irrigation methods will be
demonstrated. Moving pictures, illus
trated lectures, literature, growers and
agents will demonstrate the possibili-
ties Of American soils. In fact, the ex-
position will perfectly illustrate that
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22

sentative advisory and governing
board. 1t is made up of the presidents
Of twelve of the great railway systems
of the country. Unified States senators
and congressman, thirty governors of
the most progressive states in the I'm
ion and well known agriculturists. edu
Gators and bankers. Among them are
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22

some prizes for the best alfalfa rice
and other products of the field and
orchard.
1t is expected that this will be the
largest and best land show In point Of
attendance ever held in America. No
land show ever held in the world will
have been given in the center of SO
many millions of people. More than
half the entire population Of the nation
is within a nights or a days ride Of
New York city, and to these the expo
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22
A MILLION IMMIGRANTS YEARLY
OVER ONE-THIRD ARE LAND SEEKERS

for labor Is more vociferous. Thou
sands and thousands of acres of man
less land lie waiting to be taken up
and cultivated. and these acres viii
produce not only an Independent liv-
ing but fortunes for the pioneer who
will first inhabit and work them.
The present day concentration OF
people in the larger cities is a serious
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-03-22

0U0 ~ AnA eeanss an DegmaAsoA
UUaleA ~ sAA1 HE "a ~ md a.
OR1D ~ uaaAooe DsasuTo q lnAo.
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1Uua00no oonUu0 ~ oo0ugo1 -
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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07

Our beloved bishop. Abram Grant,
d. D.. of the Fifth Episcopal. lies at
his home very ill., He is under the
care OF two physicians and a trained
nurse We have sent out a request to
the pastors and churches that special
prayers be offered up in behalf of the
bishop at 1893 0to 1890, on watch
meeting night and also at the 1l:00
O'Clock services New Year Sunday
morning. that all may have chance
to pray to the God the great head Of
the church TO spare our bishop, to
honor Him and benefit man And now
ministers, member and friends, wish
you a happy and prosperous New Year
and commend you to him who sees the
sparrow fall and hears the cries of
every saint. To the dear brethren on
the mission field | would say that the
following little verse may come to you
and help you sometime when you are
troubled in mind:
Peace. troubled soul. thou need not
fear.
Thy Great Provider still is n ear.
Who fed thee last will feed thee still;
Be calm and sink into his will.
Your co-laborer in His name,
J. c. c. OWENS. p. Z.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07
HOUSE WARMING.

Among the many social functions
given during the Christmas holidays.
nine were more delightful than the
surprise house-warming which was
rendered Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Sprague
in their new home. 2i3i GIlpin St
About $50 O'Clock. amid the blowing
Of horns, Eingliug Of Chinese bells
drum beating and curious noises, the
Jolly invaders made mad rush for
the interior Just how well the scheme
was carried out WIS clearly demon
sirated on the faces Of both Mr. and
Mr. Sprague.
Numerous games OF "yo oldeu
times" we're INDUCED in. McFadden's
pipe having provoked q deal OF mer-
riment to the guests Mrs. Cora Jo
seph won the booby. while Mrs Lark
carried on the honor
Mrs. Lille Lewis and Mrs J C.
Cooper were solely responsible for
having successfully led and enter
tained the crowd Of friends. while Mr
Spraguc and wife were overwhelming
ly pleased at having them celebrate
New Years with them.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Hill entertained
Thursday evening at an elaborate tur-
key dinner. consisting Of several
courses. Covers were laid for II. The
house was beautifully decorated with
holly and eyergreens Music was the
principal feature of the evening.
Those present were Mr and Mrs.
James Bryant, Mr. and Mrs J. n. Gar
rett, Mrs Mack Wright, Mrs. Wm.
Brown, Mrs. Kate Williams. Mr. Alva
Williams. Mrs. Buchanan and daugh-
ter Thelms. Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Wright and Rev Yocum.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas Wright enter
laiGed at a watch party New Years
eve at the residence Of her mothers
(Mrs. Williamsl, at 18th and Main. A
three-course luncheon was served in
true Nmas style. Music and games
were INDUCED in. All OF Durango'S
elite turned out to pay homage at the
shrine of Father Time and welcome
the New Year in. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Hill, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. n. Garrett. Mr. and Mrs. James
Bryant, Mrs. VIM. Brown, Mrs. Kate
Williams, Mr.. Frank Fitchue, Mrs.
Buchanan. MIR Albert Delaney and
Thelma Buchanan.
Mr.. and Mrs. James BRYANT depart
for the East Thursday, visiting rela-
uves in Kansas City en- T2ute 10 their
home at Columbia, Mo.
Mrs. Mary Ruth has been quite i'll.
Durango is enjoying zero weather.
The late arrivals are Mr.. and Mrs.
Sinnington.
John Scott received two oppossumS
from Missouri
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07
MONEY REWARD is TALKED OF

The Pullman portcrs running out
Of this city are finding much OF inter
est these days In the struggle being
made for an Advancement OF wages
and in the Unprecedented brutality Of
the western train robbers who shot
Two porters ont OF sheer wanyouuess
Speaking Of the latter. r J Jackson,
one OF the best known railroad men
Of this section. said that some action
was imperative to protect men in rail
road employ from such outrages. II
in understood that movement will
be launched TO offer a reward for the
detection and punishment Of the das
tards. and that Denver money viii
back up Denycr's desire for their pun
ishmcnt.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07
CARNATlON RECEPTION.

4one of the enjoyable evenings OF
~ holiday season was last Friday
Ping. when the Carnation Art Club
gave a reception at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Wm. Barnes from eight TO
eleven. The house was prettily dec
GRATED in club colors. red, white. pink
and green, and in addition carnations
were tastefully used in adorning the
table. Light refreshments were
served. Miss Grace Williams presid.
ed at the piano during the evening.
The members of the club and their in
vited guests had royal good time
and the club was deluged with good
wishes for the New Year.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07
DURANGO NEWS.

The ladies of the 4 NJ + church
gave a turkey dinner XmaS, netting a
neat little sum.
Sewing Circle is continuing nicey
Mrs Chas Wright entertained
Nmas eve at a several course dinner
turkey and all the good things that
90 with It in abundance. Games and
music INDUCED in. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. ] n Garrett, Mrs.
VIM Brown, Mrs Kate Williams. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. n. Hill. Mr. and Mrs.
Mack Wright, Alva Williams, Mrs.
Buchanan and daughter Thelma.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07
NOTES OF THE PEOPLES PRES
BYTERlAN CHURCH..

Sermon topics: Sunday, Jan. 9th
II a. m. Not Saved" 1880 p. m.
Does God Require Man to First Be
come Good Before He Can be Chris
tian?"
The series of meetings for the week
has been very much enjoyed by those
who attended them They will con
tinue through the coming week. Ey-
erybody is invited TO hear the sub
jects discussed.
The guild will resume its work be-
ginning Tuesday night at the resi-
dence OF Miss Arula Cole. ll24 E. 9th
St Mrs. Ethel Allen will read a pa
per a well prepared program will be
rendertd also, All the members are
urged to resume the New Years work
with greater zeal and interest
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07
FROM THE PRESIDING
ELDER OF THE ROCKY
FOUNTAIN DISTRICT.

To the ministers and members OF the
Rocky Mountain District of the Al
rican Methodist Episcopal Church,
Greeting:
once more We are reminded OF the
rapid fight TO time as We glance an
eye backward upon the scenes Of
1910 which came and unloaded her
cargo Of sunshine and rain, heat and
cold. sickness and health also an
abundant harvest OF grain and fruits.
and has gone. Let US hope that as
she left the post Of time at midnight
for the harbor OF eternity that she
LETT behind a multitude OF thankful
souls who have cast their cares on
the son OF God, buried their sorrows
In the sea OF forgetfulness. forgiven
their enemies and are ready and will
ing to receive what the Master will
send US. And now as We enter upon
the dpties OF the year 1911 let us re
member the words OF David the King
who said the Earth is the Lords and
the fullness thereof With this
thought in mind there is no room for
selnshuess To the laity OF the church
/ wish to say. that no one more than
the missionary preached on my dis
trict were the kind efforts OF your
loyal and liberal hands noticeable and
appreciatiye last year. II was you
who drove the wolf OF distrust and
hunger from their door. | earnestly
pray that God may pour his blessings
upon the good missionary woman and
friends OF the church this year as in
the past We feel a deep sympathy
FOR our brethren and their wives who
are on the mission field in Colorado.
Wyoming and Utah. No one knows
better than myself what these brave
missionaries undergo therefore
ask our members and friends to be
liberal in their missionary offerings
for by so doing now you will be cheer
ing the weary traveller
Beloved brethren. sisters and
friends. too much cannot be said in
praise OF your noble support which
you gave to the chu9ch last year. In
deed, my faithful workers, II was
your love for Christ, the church and
tle uplif, of mankind that caused our
missionary and dollar money report
to increase.
During the past year sickness and
other affliction came to many OF our
friends and relations. ministerial and
lay Among the ministers Rev. John
Turner fell victim to paralysis, and
is now in the city an object OF prayer
and sympathy. It is true that annual
conference sent money to help take
care Of him. His condition is such
that his board and care is costly. We
therefore ask the ministers to CORE
spond with nev. a. NJ. Ward, whose
aduress is 220 Twenty-third st. and
he will inform you what is required
from time 10 time, which we hope
through your auxiliaries YOU may be
able to do.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07
HEAD JhNITOR.

U. C Brown is now holding the po-
sition OF head janitor at the Metro
politan building. This position brings
to mind the growing number OF col.
ored men holding similar positions
The new buildings OF Denver are all
in fair way TO be In the hands Of
colorod men as caretakers. This re-
bound from n few years ago when
whites were supplanting the colored.
is very pleasing.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07

THE STATESMAN ALWAYS HAS
ROOM FOR YOUR NEWS. IF YOU
WILL CALL PHONE MAIN 1905.
WE WILL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE
YOUR NEWS ITEMS.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07

During the holidays the services OF
Jerry Turner and Clarence Holmes
were used In the postof'ice. Mr. Tur'
ner is on the waiting list Those now
employed are Carriers Porter, Dish
man. llontier. Page. Byrd, Jenkins
and Davis. and Clerks Watkins. Bur
dine. White. Jones. Smith, Herndon.
Wooster. Britton. Vernell Chapman
Fallings and Substitute Gatewood
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-01-07
NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED.

Call on Mrs. G.. W Anderson at
1862 Glenarm Place. for Hair Goods
Of all kinds. Pompadours and Switch
es made. Phone Main 1925.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-18
LET'S LOOK AT THIS ECONOMY

We are being asked to cheer loudly for Frank
Hitchcocks business administration OF the postofice
department
1t is large subject Let us examine two items.
Up 10 the time that Hitchcock became postmas-
tcr-general the government paid large subsidies to
various railroads for carrying mail on certain fast
trains 1t paid the usual price for hauling the mail
and in addition bonus for hauling it the fast trains
But if the fast trains delayed the held
back fine penalty for each hour hardness In 1908
the penalties collected amounted to $630000. For
years they had been about $600,000
Then Hitchcock came in, and in 1909 only $4,000
collected while in the last postal contracts OF july
1910 the penalty was left out entirely. The subsidy
was paid whether the mail got through time not
Now comes an order TO the effect that in June $50
railway mail clerks will be discharged from the service
AS there 900 railway mail clerks this means that
about one out of every Is will be discharged. But the
mail business of the country is growing by leaps and
bounds; the men are already overworked and over
whelmed.
Now the average pay of the mail clerks is about
5000 year so that these Hitchcock reforms work
something like this $4,000 is taken from the pay
veopes of employees Other overworked men are asked
70 do $4,000 worth of labor without extra pay.
Favored railroads given 100000 extra the basis
of contracts which they do not live up to.
Other economies viii be pointed to by Hitchcock
and it will be found that other moneys saved will be
merely screwed of letter carriers and postofice
clerks just this 100000 is screwed of the rail-
way mail clerks