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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-12-15

pears has been under consideration
by the Experiment Stations in con-
nection with our agricultural colleges
for some years past and If any one
thing has been definitely settled that
| is that these two fruits do much better
when cross pollenated then where
| they are grown alone. | have these
reports here in my library and could
quote pages from them showing that
many varieties OF the apple are to
some extent self-sterile. These eX
perimentors tested this point as to
fertility or sterility by covering whole
| trees In some cases and in others by
covering single limbs with sacks of
netting so that pollen from other trees
could not reach the blossoms. 1t is
surprising how many flowers proved
to be sterile when the pollen from
other varieties were excluded. In
some, cases not one flower in a humid
red produced fruit. The same results
in a measure were attained with pears.
These experiments proved that some
varieties of both apples and pears are
more nearly self-fertile than others
but that all are benefited by cross
pollination. The lesson learned from
these experiments is, never plant solid
blocks of the same variety of either
apples or pears.
| In carrying out this suggestion. l
would recommend that two or four
rows of one variety be planted and
then the same number of some other
variety. They would pollenate just
as we'll if they were unfortunately
mixed but difficulty would be en-
countered in picking the fruit. All
commercial apples are very nearly
related as they are not only of the
same genus but of the same species
and differ only in varieties. From
this close relationship we learn that
one apple will cross pollenate just as
we'll as another provided they bloom
at the same time. Very late blooming
varieties, like Rails Geniton, will
not fertilize the earlier blooming
| varieties except to limited extent
There are some blooms that string
along from the earliest to the latest.
Most of the standard varieties of the
apple bloom near enough to get her
to cross pollenate successfully.
Now as to varieties to plant. that is
puzzling proposition. Locality cuts
quite figure in this matter. Var
ieties of the apple that will pay best
east of the Cascade Range will not
pay the best west of that divide, and
the reverse is true. My experience
in fruit growing in Washington is con-
fined to the country east OF the Cas-
cades, but my observation extends to
both sections. | have often been re-
quested to name the best apples to
raise west of the mountains so far as
profits are concerned. After good
deal of study of the Puget Sound
country | have recommended Grimes
Golden, Gravenstein, King, Northern
Spy, Wolf River and HubbardstOn. l
would by no means say that this eX-
hausts the list Of apples to grow in
Western Washington. Grimes Golden
is very high quality apple, is classed
bearer. 1t does not sell as we'll as its
quality demands. This is partly
owing to the fact that the "Big Red
Apple" craze has spread over the
country to such an extent that a red
apple, other things being true, will
sell much better than one of light
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-12-15
King or BellehOwer.

King or Belleflower.
The Anjou is a very fine pear IN
quality and it sells very high in New
York. 1t is reported to do very we'll
in the Sound country-even better
than east of the mountains. The only
experience l have had with this pear
is in the Yakima valley can en-
dorse it as to quality and selling very
high in New York city, but from my
experience with this pear | can not
commend it as a money getter for In
this respect it has proven a dismal
failure with us. We have a number
of trees of the Anjou that have been
planted fifteen years and have had but
one good crop in all that time. Inc
Bartlett has made us ten dollars,
tree for tree, where the AnJou has
made US one. 1t may be better
bearer west of the Cascades than with
US. | would recommend Mr.. Phelps
to consul with those who have tried
this pear west of the mountains ana
learn as to it's bearing qualities.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-12-15
PLANTING NEW TREES IN OLD
HOLES.


John Pringle, Granger. WASH,
writes as follows:
81 would like little advice in re-
gard to planting young trees where L
took out old ones. Will it be advls-
able to plant them in the same holes
and use the same dirt? Or would you
advise me to use fresh dirt OF some
kind? [ want to plant Rome Beauties
in place of the Kings | took out. How
would it do to plant Strawberries
alog side of them?'
The correct answer to these ques-
tons depends a good deal on the size
of the old trees taken out and those
left standing in the orchard. II the
trees in that orchard ale still small
then there can be but little objection
to planting in the same place but ii
the old trees are large, the newly
planted trees will not thrive very
we'll. A young tree planted in the
midst of big trees, if they are near
by. will not do much good and will
hardly pay for the trouble. I suppose
that these Kings are already taken
out. Ii they are not, | would recon-
mend top grating to Romes. We
have done lots of that kind of work
WIFI Lie U0SU VI SuCCeSS. u0 Low
top will come into bearing in half the
time it will take the young trees to
come into bearing under the most
favorable circumstances. Ii there
we're but few of the Kings I would
prefer to leave the places vacant
rather than plant young trees to
dwindle along for years. Ii planted
young trees l would use the same
spot and if you could put some we'll
rotted manure or rich surface soil in
the bottom of the holes it would help
the condition somewhat. If the
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
BUSINESS men AND POLITICS.

President SpadingS remarks before the trustees of the
Chamber of Commerce should be the signal for new era
Inthe political activities and public life of this city.
The holidays will soon be passed, the GOvernorShip will
soon be settled and the year will be upon us with the
political campaign to follow in comparatively few months.
But we must not wait till the heat of the campaign to begin
work.
1t is every mans duty to take personal and active part
in public affairs, but know of no period in the history
OF the city OF Honolulu when the call for performance was
more nsstent and pressing than right and during the
coming four months.
No city of the Pacific has more to do in such short tme
in merely preparing TO keep pace with the progress of
events. Honolulu needs the help and advice Of successful
business men in promoting efficiency in municipal manage
ment They have stood off al distance long enough.
They have looked on, perhaps given the has suggestions
OF the busy man. and no doubt criticised literally The re-
suit has not been satisfactory TO them anyone else
The time has arrived to GEL into the game Of public bust
ness and politics themselves 10 take personal interest and
called upon 10 accept candidacy for office, respond will
ingly.
The Blu lletin believes il mandatory for the Chamber
OF Commerce legislative committee to make a canvass
among its members for available candidates the
municipal and legislative tickets in the coming campaign
Most certainly men receiving the endorsement of the pnci
pal business organization would have powerful following in
the conventions and at the polls. They would nquesion-
ably be elected, and then Honolu's government should
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
PEARL HARBOR OPENING.

Cutting the channel through the reef that has for so many
years closed Pearl arbor to navigation task so quiet
y and wthal speedily done, that half the people of Ho-
nouu have come to think OF the great work in that section
ofihe island as part of the days routine.
takes the swapping of the ribbon, the passing Of the
first Warshp the salute of welcome and little "hTrah
boys to stir popular enthusiasm and arouse people to
realization that the passing OF the amored cruiser Caior
MIA into the haTbOr today signals glorious victory in
struggle that has lasted for more than fifty years.
The first Americans who to this part of the world
picked Pearl arbor for the part in history is now begin
ming to play. Statesmen and citizen have fought hard and
n face of the most dscoragng odds of public Indifference
to bring about what we are now so fortunate to celebrate.
What effect this harbo will have the future events
OF the world no one can exactly forecast But we do know
that this habor will be pivotal point about which great in
CidentS Of the worlds history will revolve.
Pearl HabOr will be the assembling place for great fleets
OF washpS Let hope thai during the present
fury will these fleets be called upon to 90 forth to battle but
whether they do or not may they at all times be the barrier
OF protection for an evernCrcasing American influence and
all verexpandng American commerce carried in American
merchant ships.
Pearl Harbor means much t. The little town OF Honolulu
and the little Territory of Hawaii but interest is nfn-
esma compared to what Pearl Harbor means to our ma
ton and to the whole world.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

cent to their occupying the Hawaiian
Islands.
In 1851. when, the French were
threatening to- occupy Hawaii, Daniel
Webster, then secretary of state
wrote: 81 hope the French will not
take possession of Hawaii, but II they
10, they will be dislodged. If my adj
vice Is taken. II the whole power OF
the government Is required to do It.. q
William l.. Marcy, then secretary OF
state. reiterated the declaration that
Hawaii would not he permitted to fall
into the hands Of any European ma
ion. Up to that time there was no
menace of Hawaiian occupation by
amy nation other than European.
A third of century ago, when King
kalakaua was the refining monarch
of the Hawaiian Kingdom. the United
States, by reciprocity treaty. obtained
rights over the waters of Pearl Har-
Lor. This was the first step toward
carrying out the policy announced b.
President Tyler rs years previously.
Coming down to the days of Blaine
and Mckinley we find those states
The 10 square miles of landlocke 4
waters in Pearl Harbor could easily
accommodate the combined fleets OF
the United States ana Grea, Britain
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
FLAGSHIP
BREAKS RIBBON
CONTINUED from Page y

The navigation of the passage was
remarkably skilful piece of work
On the bridge as the California en-
tered the harbor were Admiral Tho
mas, Admiral Cowles and Admiral
Switzerland, commander of the second
iivision. Capt. John NJ. Ellicott of the
Maryland, General M. NJ. Macomb
commanding the Department of Ha-
wall, Lieut.. Gayler, engineer officer OF
the naval station, who prepared the
| charts of the channel and assisted In
the navigation, and Lieut.. Comm antlei
Mcdowell, navigator of the Califor.
| MA, and a representative of the B u |.
lletin.
Although the channel navigation
was not easy and some sharp turns
had to be made, Capt. Harlow Of the
California was GOODNESS personfied
He and the navigltors never faltered
nor made a wrong move, Nd the turns
were negotiated without danger Of any
kind.
The ribbon across the entrance was
stretched from the dredge Gaylord &c
barge, and the swapping of the rib.
bon was the signal for great scram.
he by those aboard the dredge and
barge for souvenirs of the ribbon
Moving pictures were taken of the
event by photographer BONNIE from
the dredgc.
Anchor was dropped, the shiI
dressed, and the guests and officers
went ashore and later attended the
banquet given in their honor by John
Colburn, representing Delegate Ku,
hio.
Chief Justice Robertson was the
toastmaster and the toasts were as
follows; the Hawaiian band furnish
ing the music.
The President. Admiral Thomas
The Star Spangled Banner
HAWAII ........... Governor Freal
Aloha De
Her Majesty Queen Liliuokalani." N,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
WHISTLE signals
HARB0R Opening

Honolulu celebrated the day of
Pearl IIarbors opening principally by
going down to the harbor and seeing
the stately naval pageant presented
there.
Business went on much as usual
but the streets were noticeably dull
for a busy holiday season. and the
exodus of merry-makers was larger
than expected.
Tho Ihter-Island steamers Claudine
aud Helene got away for the harbor
shortly before 10 o'clock. leaving from
lnter-lsland wharves loaded with
members and guests of the Chamber
of Commerce and their wives.
The band accompanied this excur-
sion, and the steamers, gaily decor
ated with flags, made a fine sight as
they pulled out after the big gray
flagship. sssk
Many smaller 5crhft accompanied
the flagship TO the liarbor
The Hawaiian Electric Company's
whistle gave the signal ut 1l:27:43
that the flagship had entered the har-
Dor, and immediately there was IA
bedlam of whistles and flags were
raised all over the city.
About two hundred excursiOnists
boarded the special train of the Oahu
Railway e. Land Company this morn
ing and went down to Pearl Harbor
to witness the triumphant entrance of
the cruiser California
There were no musicians to ac-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

company the large crowd, but there
were enough merry makers In the
company TO keep up the interest.
Some of those who intended to go
down this morning failed to reach the
heavy rain. AS the train, bearing the
cxcursionists pulled out from the de-
pot, some of the women sang Hawaii
an songs.
II is expected that there will be
many more people returning on the
train this afternoon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

men repeating tho declarations OF
their predecessors.
by the time that President McKin-
ley reached the White House. II had
become apparent that the danger of
, the occupation of Hawaii by n for
eign power had been. shifted from Eu-
ropean nations to those OF the ORR
tnt.
Finally, thirteen years ago. when
The unexpected events of the Spanish
war thrust new situation on the ma
ton. II became apparent that 1t was
| necessary for the United States to
acquire the sovereignty of the Ha-
waiian islands, both for the protec-
ton of the Pacific coast. aud in or
der to maintain IA naval base In the
Far East
But although the government an
nexed the Hawaiian islands for the
particular value of their strategic To-
cation. they permitted almost ten
years to pass without turning sod
or laying one foundation stone toward
station at Pearl Harbor
A magnificent site of more than 500
acres is now being turned into one
of the finest naval stations and re-
servations flying the Stars and
Stripes.
but until the present Strengthening
and deepening of the channel was
done. not single deep-draught bat
, tleship could have entered.
The importance of Pearl Harbor as
naval and military base has been
repeatedly urged by men well versed
IN military and naval science. but the
government for ten years neglected
the safeguard OF preparing naval
base In the mid-Pacific.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

response.
Delegate Kalanianaole".J +. Colburn
''The Navy ana Army" ....a.....
:. Admiral Cowles and Gen. Mac,mt
THE New Naval Station" ........
.............W Walter f. Dillingham;
Among the guests on the Colorado
were:
Queen Liliuokalani, Governor and
Mrs. Frear, Judge and Mrs, Dole,
Judge and Mrs. Clemens, Chief Jus
ticc and Mrs. Robertson, Mayor Fern,
Mr. ard Mrs. s. NJ. Damon, President
Spalding of the Chamber of Com
merce and Mrs. Spalding, Colonel and
Mrs. G. p. Iaukea, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Lewis, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Dilling-
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Dillingham;,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Dillingham;, Hon
A. l.. c. Atkinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. ID.
Tenney, M. and Mrs +. A. Schacfer,
Consul General Uyeno of Japan, Mr.
and Mrs. j. p. Cooke, W. Pfoten-
haucr, M. and Mrs. Il. r. Bishop, Mr..
and Mrs. W. X. Harrington, Mr.. and
Mrs. Won Holt, Mr.. and Mrs. A. $.
Humphreys, Mr.. and Mrs II. w. Shin
tle, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Castle, Cecil
Brown, MIR and Mrs. Robert LEVERS,
The Bishop 81 Zeugma, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. +. Gri,liths, Mr.. and Mrs. j. a.
Kennedy, N. =. Robinson, DR.. aud
Mrs. hdIIGy. W D.. Sm::h, Mr.. and
Mrs J.. A. Thurston, Mr. and Mrs.
Macfarlanc, Nj. and Mrs. r. J. Low
reg, Rev Henry Parke", Miss Steph-
ems, Senator and Mrs. [. :. Chillin,-
worth, Mr.. and MRS. j. NJ Dowsett,
Mr. and Mrs. Il. w. Brcckons, DR..
and Mrs. C. u. Cooper, Francis Gay,
Mr. and Mrs. +. NJ. Swanzy, Mrs. C..
w. Ashford
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

Don't nag your husband II he
drinks" counsels woman reformor.
IT'S good rule not To nag him even
If he doesn't drink, Sobriety should
not be penalized.
Those Kentucky feuds are ter
rible."
81 don't know that | ever went
against any Kentucky foods, but |
know the Kentucky drinks can do a
lot of things to man"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
HISTORY OF
PEARL HARbOR

Here are few historical facts to
show how conclusively and for how
long time the strategic value of
Pearl Harbor and the Hawaiian ISL
ands has been officially recognized by
the government of the United Stntes.
Beginning in 1912, President Tyler
gave notice to European nations that
the United States would never CON
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
EVENING SMILES

"How are you getting along in tho
law business, old MANI
III have one client"
rs he rlch?'
"Ile was"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

History records that naval officer sent the report to
Washington opposing the award Of the Pearl Habo dredg
ing contract to the Dillingham; interests because the work
would be delayed on account OF the conflict with island rail-
way interests. This officer should be presented with pho
tograph of the u s. S. California at anchor in Pearl Harbor
comparatively few months after the contract was let
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

more nearly approach the efficiency in government Of which
1t is so much in need.
Come into the open Of public life. gentlemen Don't sit
back and try to name your representative who can be
depended upon to do as he is told Don't sdesep the
sponsbIity that presents itself to you.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

SHEA woman you know, Is as
young rs she looks
He--Hes, but unfortunately she
isn't always as young as she thinks
she looksa------s .. rt.e---.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

II Governor Frear finds that he make water power
now running to waste useful in promoting the progress OF
the town of Ho, he should by all grant the license
asked by the electric railway ne0pc taking Of course
that the interests OF the people fully safeguarded Don't
give something for nothing just because is the Government
On the other hand don't delay development by standing in
the way Of legitimate private enterprise
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

DR.. Scudder has learned that the Citizens Sanitation
Committee acting with the Federal and Territorial health
authorities is doing great work and has made less mis-
takes than he thought This is what everyone finds when
they take the trouble to get down to the facts The
tinued criticism is neither just nor in any sense patriotic It
hurts the town and delays its progress Dr. Scudder will no
doubt have the good Judgment TO join with the workers
and help Honolulu along its splendid campaign for clean
CITY, This is what should be done by all citizens who believe
in Honolulu and are willing to cooperate in making it the
model town OF the Pacific.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

Be not afraid of life, Believe that life is worth living and
your belief will help create the tact-WIIiam James,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

~sUlLeT'N ADS Paw
WseStv RsIIe,IN ~ Ne, ,...
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
Homes For Sale

a modern tropical 6-room bungalow.
Three bedrooms: gas, electric lights:
city water: ornamental shrubs and
trees In yard Price. ....... 5000
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14

Coles Hot Blast Draft on top Of the fire b
the gas, which is wasted with all other stoves
The force of this down draft forces the he'
steel-cannot burn out and heats the floor.
Thousands Of testimonials have been VI
qualities Of
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14

See our swell line of suit cases and
travelling bags. Edwards & McLel-
Ian.
Mrs. G. Dagfinrud and daughter,
Miss Ella, left Sunday morning for
Coon Valley, Wis, where they will
visit relatives for about two months.
The Ladies' Aid are holding their
annual bazaar at Eagles Hall this
afternoon, and evening. and are also
serving one of their splendid chicken
suppers.
A. j. Mcmillan, an old settler of
Valley county, and the first county
treasurer to be elected, died at his
home in Glasgow Monday night.
The funeral was held at Glasgow to-
day.
j. B. Masterson, four miles south
east of Malta has just threshed his
flax and oats and is we'll pleased with
the returns. From forty-fve acres
of flax he threshed 500 bushels, a
trihe over thirteen bushels to the
acre; and from ten acres of oats, 300
bushels were threshed. Mr.. Master
son is enthusiastic over crop pros
poets for the coming year and will
seed twice the area to grain next
season.
Miss Cecil Myers, the contestant
in the r. M. Trafton- ENTERPRISE
joint piano contest who received the
second largest number of votes and
won a due bill for $4,000 has or
dered a Krause piano, exactly like
the one awarded Mrs. Cassidy, and it
is expected to reach Malta before
Christmas. Miss Cecil is very CRATE
full for the help and encouragement
received during the contest and
through the columns of THE ENTER
PRISE thanks each and every one who
SO kindly assisted her.
The Woman's Club met with Miss
Lydia Williams at the Great North
ern Hotel last Saturday afternoon
and al enjoyable and profitable ses-
sion followed. At this meeting a
new rule governing the distribution
of books from the Malta Public Ii
brary was formulated and passed. The
rule in substance is as follows: "No
one under the age of eighteen will be
allowed to take books from the Ii
brary without parent or guardian
first procuring a card from the lib ra-
rian and becoming responsible for the
safe return of the book.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-12-14
Ungrateful Tom

Now Tommy, did not suppose that the day.
With its Hastings and mirth, would affect you
this way.
Just think of the blessings of this current year.
Crowned by Thanksgiving Day with its royal good
cheer.
Well you know Tabby hunted through many long
moons,
While you groomed your fur, purring gay NAL
tese tunes;
And each tender mousling, and every fat rat,
You snatched from her claws like half famished
The poor, hungry kittens had never bite,
Though they waited like martyrs from morning
till night.
When the last one had starved and lay wrapped
in its shroud,
You danced fandango and bithely meowed.
Then when nothing was left to poor Tabby b,,t
lnewsing,
You find fault with visions that are not of her
choosing.
m sure indigestion or else it was booze
Caused such great poet his memory to lose
but, Tom, we excuse you, it's just Toms wav.
10 spit at up Tables. whatever we say.
MALTESE TABBY