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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The old gag so often used for po-
litical purposes, of the cruelty of Flor
ida convict camps and the inhuman
treatment of guards is mostly rot We
believe that the employees have in
mind always the best treatment of the
unfortunates possible. a private let
ter to a friend in Ocala from Mr.. e. r.
Robinson, who was sent to the camp at
Terrell some three weeks ago says:
"I have been treated fine here: have no
reason for complaint. The work is
hard and the heat is something fierce,
but the manager and the guards do all
they can for US, and are very kind"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Brown were well attended and the
many sweet home grown flowers that
covered the caskets showed the affec-
tionate esteem in which he was held by
his friends. The Baptist choir sang
two of the hymns he most loved. safe
in the Arms of Jesus and Shall we
Gather at the River" The pallbearers
were Judge w. s. Bullock, Nv. d. earn,
John Edwards, L. F. Ballard, Frank
Gates and DR.. Van Hood. Rev. C. c.
Sheridan of the Baptist church con-
Quoted a touching and tender service.
and the poor little misshapen body was
laid to rest in the old cemetery to
await the resurrection morn, when he
will be strong and straight, to meet
the Savior he loved and followed
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Superintendent OF Schools Crimson
left this afternoon for Gainesville to
attend the meeting of the eXecutiv,
of the Florida Educational
Association, which will arrange a pro-
gram for the meeting of the associa-
tion in Ocala the last week in Decem-
Der. He was Joined on the train by
Prof. w. n. Sheats of Lakeland, sue
cessful candidate for state superin-
tendent, and Prof. r. l.. Turner, super
intendent for Citrus county and secre-
tary of the association. These gentle
men were bound on the same errand rs
Prof Crimson.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

We would remind our readers of the
Appeal for Orphans" in a recent issue
and hope there is not a reader of the
paper who will fail to give something
to these needy little ones Not one
among us knows but that our children
may some day be even as these, so
cast your bread upon the waters"
Messrs. ]. d. Robertson, J. r. Martin,
w, T. Gary and w. ID. earn will gladly
receive all contributions. If you fail
to see these gentlemen send them your
check by mail. Groceries and dry
goods must be left at the home of Mrs.
Van Hood or Mrs. Lanier Robertson.
president of the young women's sewing
circle,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
THE FOURTH
OF July RIVER "TRIP

Remember the Fourth of July excur-
sion on the City OF ocaia. from silver
Springs TO Palatka and return The
boat leaves the springs the morning
of the third, and returns the evening
of the 5th. See Wilbur Cleveland at
the Oeala House about tickets and
Meals will be supplied
on tire boat. Tickets must be secured
before the third. however Read the
in this issue.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Al the recent prohibition convention
In Jacksonville the following pream-
BILE and platform was adopted:
The prohibition party OF Florida.
in convention assembled. at Jackson
vile, Fla. June 25. A. ID. 1912. &c.
knowledging the Supreme Creator OF
the Universe as its guide and director.
and Jesus Christ as its teacher. Ia
duty to ourselves and our fellow men.
expressing our confidence in His sup-
port and rendering thanks to Him for
victories in the past, will 20 forward
in fun assurance OF success in those
principles which we believe 20 be Tor
the welfare OF mankind and the adj
vancement OF human happiness and
peace. We believe in, and pledge our
party and its candidates to do all In
their power for
Il. The abolition of the manufac-
ture and sale of alcoholic liquors Tor
beverage purposes.
%. The abolition of the issuing OF
internal revenue licenses in. and the
shipment OF liquors into territory
which has declared against its sale.
80. A law making the person SELL
ing liquor and the owner OF the build
ing from which the liquor was sold to
anyone committing a crime while un-
der the influence OF alcohol both re-
sponsible for damages TO the persons
injured by such crime.
a. The strict enforcement OF the
law against prostitution and the white
slave traffic
IS. The initiative. referendum and
recall
"s. The abolition OF the convict
lease system and the employment OF
convicts on the roads OF the state and
the state farm. ~ @ 4a
81. The payment Of just and equita-.
Bile wages to the convict and the divi-
sion of such wages in an equitabie
manner between the family OF the consF
Wet and the person & injured bys THE
crime 5ftfot 9rs fa soft
IS. Equal suffrage. regardless Of
sex
80. Government ownership OF all
public utilities.
10. Election of president. vice
president and United States senator's
by direct vote of the people.
III. Equitable graduated income
inheritance tax.
~. Parcels post to cover every
mail route.
Z (. HbOAiAitn Va lIr AItS rtcttm III
county and state Offices and the pay.
ment of just salaries to the ofhcfais N
lieu thereof. 2"
"a. Uniform text books free to an
pupils.
'l5. Plurality primaries in which all
parties can nominate their candidates
at the same time, the cost OF such prl-
mary to be paid for by the counties
and state. in equitable proportion. thus
making 1t possible for candidate to
come before the people without such
great expense.
"16. Believing that the prohibition
party is the only one expressing all
these great reform movements, and
therefore the only one for which any
one believing In these principles can
lconscientiously cast his vote. we invite
all to stand with us and thus protest
against the union OF the government
with vice and crime. and elect officials
publicly pledged against such union.
and place party in power which has
for forty years been the only party ex-
pressing itself against the unholy al
lance of the liquor trust and political
parties, an alliance which can only
iproduc- sin and crime as its progeny"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Lucius Montgomery. who elevated so
much Sheol yesterday. spent the night
in jail and was brought before Re
corder Izlar this morning. He was
arraigned on the three changes Of be-
ing d. and d.. resisting an officer and
carrying concealed weapons. On the
first charge he was fined s25 and costs.
the second was suspended and the
third continued.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

1t Is worse than useless to take any
medicine internally for muscular or
chronic rheumatism. All that is need
ed Is free application of Chamber
lain's Imminent For sale by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
NASH SALE A BIG SUCCESS

The big remedeling sale at @. A.
Nash's store is proving a great success
Notwithstanding the rainy weather.
Large crowds of well pleased GUS
toners are visiting the store each day,
and the great rush is anticipated to-
morrow
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
IDEAL PROGRAM THIS EVENING

THE Deserter." Hearing that his
mother is in distress, he resolves to
desert the army.
"A FURRY in Furniture" A unique
comedy.
The Secret of the Miser's Cave" A
true story of the great Southwest.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

We take pride in our prescr' 1ticn
department and it is our earnest desire
to give you just what your doctor
wants you TO have, in the purest ard
freshest drugs obtainable. Send Or
phone the Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
COURT ADJOURNED To JULY q

The circuit court adjourned this
morning till July 3.
When court reconvenes, the case of
Willis Baxley, charged with the muir
der of Prof. Jones, will be tried again.
The case of ]. W. Fort will be
brought up July %.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Rev. Bunyan Stephens of Plant City,
who has been called to the pulpit of
the Ocala church, has gone TO Atlanta
for a brief visit. Returning tomorrow,
he will stop in Lake City to attend
the b. Y. p. U. encampment, and is ex-
pected in .Ocala next Friday. Rev l.
b. Warren will preach for the Ocala
Baptists next Sunday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The members of the jolly house
party who have been enjoying life
on North Lake for the past ten days.
came home on the noon train. Tomor-
row the next set" will go down and
occupy the same comfortable quarters
for a week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mr.. Austin Buxton of Burbank was
in town today. He is well but some
what peeved because a burglar broke
in his house the other night and stole
five suits of clothes and other valua-
bles. We are sorry for him, but don't
understand how he came to have so
many clothes,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

over against IL. however. IL the wonder
full healing, by Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Of thousands. who suffered from burns
cuts. bruises. bullet wounds or sxplo-
sions. It's the quick healer Of hollis, MI
GERS, eczema, sore lips or piles. asa ~
Tydings & Company.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mr.. Clifford Peabody, who is always
contributing to the public interest, is
trying to organize two or more ball
teams among the boy scouts. There
are enough young baseball enthusiasts
among the scouts to make two very
lcreditable mines with the necessary
substitutes, and they could turn out
some games we'll worth going to see
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The uniform success that has attend
ed the use OF Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
made 1t a favorite everywhere. 1t can
always be depended upon. For sale by
all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The Moose held a well attended
meeting last night. This lodge is pay
ing its sick benefits right on the nail
and has helped out many unfortunate
brethren lately.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

ment would pay so much per head for
their destruction. But the destroyer
Of our sons Is protected by laws; his
business is iegalized. When the vot-'
ers or the country make the raising
OF children a safe business then Will
our daughters become wives and the
joyful mothers OF children. land the
streets or the cit shall be fun Of boys
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
SELLING SOME CARS

Messrs. knight & Lang have sold an
Overland touring car TO Mr.. z. z.
Dobbs, an Overland roadster to Mr.. w
o. Brewer of Romeo. and an Overland
roadster to Mr.. William Wolff, the
Ocala travelling man.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The families of Doctors Dozier and
Peek will spend two months from the
middle of July till September in one
of the popular Common cottages on
North Lake Weir.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

FOR RENT-A four room house, fur
nished; for rent all summer and prob
ably all next winter. Rent cheap to
right party. Apply "A North Sanchez
street s-21-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

STRAYED-From my place three
miles northeast of Oxford, one brown
mare. Any one giving information will
confer a favor on me. Address, John
Mitchelbe, oxford. Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mr.. Jos. E Wilson. of Starke, the
Remington typewriter man, is in the
city. High water compelled him to
leave his car at home this week and
make his rounds by rail
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mrs. J. Davis Marlin, who had been
in Ocala and made many friends dur
ing her winters stay, will leave on
Monday of next week for an extended
visit to her mother in Erie, Pa.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Miss Ruth Nelson of Tampa, a for
mer popular Ocala girl will be among
the guests at the camp on Lake
Weir next week
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
OFFICE
MAN WANTS POSITION

Any one wishing the services of a
skilled office man, quick and accurate
with figures. writes excellent hand,
can secure name and address by apply
ing at Star office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mrs Hatcheu is now visiting her
daughter. Miss Grace in cambridge.
Ga. They are both delighted with the
place and Miss Hatchell has a fine po-
sition
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

When in Jacksonville stop with Mrs.
E. L Maloney, at the Girard, No. II
East Duval street. just OF Main. Best
75c. room in the city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mr.. 3. r. Bitch, the school board
member from Bltchton, was in town
today, interviewing Superintendent
Brinson.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Wanted, a girl, fifteen to eighteen
years old, to learn the drygoods bust
ness. Apply to NJ Fishel & Son.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

You get prompt and accurate pre-
scription service at the Court Phar-
macy. Instruct your physician TO
leave your next one with them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Plain and fancy sewing done with
neatness and satisfaction. Apply to
Mrs. W.. s. Miller. 50 South Watula.
Phone AS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

h Messrs. T. A. Carroll and o. l. An
derson of Jacksonville were at the
Colonial last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

WANTED-A position as steno-
grapher and typewriter. Address No.
4 South 4th street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mr.. w. ID. Happier, superintendent of
the Tampa branch of Bradstreets's
agency, was in town today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

1t Is not only a question what pos
terity has done for US, but why didn't
ancestry round off the street corners
so we could run our autos with fewer
smashe
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Rexall Cold Tablets do the work.
Can give you the formula IL you like
Csc. the package at the Post Office
Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Miss Winnie Hunt of Franks store,
one of the most efficient and popular
salesladies in the city, is taking a
well-earned vacation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

You can save money by purchasing
second hand and rebound books at the
OcaIa News Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mr. f. J. Lowell, the popular young
Sanford druggist, returned to his
home this afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

! Mrs. w. f. Marlowe and little son.
| Jesse Leon, have gone to Wade, for a
visit to Mrs. Marlowe's mother
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The attending physician this after
noon reports the condition of Messrs.
w. V. Newsom, Albert Harriss and
Neil Ferguson all favorable.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

FOR z SALE-A return ticket to
Washington, d. c., time limit July Is.
Price. $12. Circumstances prevent
using same. Apply at Star office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Messrs. ]. c. Dupree and f. d. Rou
and the three little Rous of Kendrick
were in town today to see Superin-
tendent Crimson on school matters.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Prof n. l. Gottlieb, the Fraternal
Union organizer. is home from South
Florida to visit his wife and daugh-
ter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Keep a smile on your face during
this wet weather by using bikes
Peroxide Cream at the Court Pharm-
acy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

WANTED-A Secondhand car. Must
be in first class condition. Four or
five passenger Address, J. d. Carter
Belleview, Fla. 6-25-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

G.. w. Davis of Savannah and q. w.
Johnson of Birmingham are at the
Ocala House
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mr. J. r Moorhead is drawing the
lines preliminary TO paving Fort King
avenue to the city limits on the east.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

FOR RENT-The Bell residence. 1913
East Adams street; two-story, seven
rooms and bath. Apply to Joseph Bell,
city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Can furnish from one setting to one
thousand pure bred Rhode Island Red
eggs for Matching at $40 per hundred.
Ed Carmichael, Ocala-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The Court Pharmacy Is on the job
Let them know your wants by tele-
phone and then your trouble ends.
Phone 2S4
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Alma Zada Face Powder is the best
we have to offer at soc. the box. The
Post Office Drug Stores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

FOR SALE-One team of horses and
wagon. Apply to the Woodmar Sand
& Stone Company.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The Victrola to be given away at the
Air Dome next Saturday night Is now
on display in Mr.. A. NJ. Lansford's
window. See 1t.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The host of friends of Mrs. F. r.
Gary will regret to learn that she is
not so we'll
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Is it stationery you want? Then go
to the Court Pharmacy. for they have
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
FORT KING CAMP NO IA.
wOODMEN OF THE WORLD

Next regular monthly meeting Will
be held at o'clock Friday evening.
June 18th. at Yonge's HALL
July 18th. at yonge'e Hall
Chas. k Sage. Clerk
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Miss Nellie Stevens left this morn
ing for a visit TO friends i'm Gaines
VILE.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

For eyeryday-iIave our
MEAT MARKET
supply your table; the best Of prime
cuts and best selected poultry-the
quality you want-and always at low
est of market prices
You buy right when you phone Us
the orderly us now. Phone los.
w. HI. MARSH, PROPHECIES.
FORMERLY EDWARDS, MARKET
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

new supply of hair brushes just in
at the Court Pharmacy. We invite
your inspection before you buy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Cuticle and Manicure scissors, the
best that's made, al the Court Phar-
macy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Concordia Lodge, FraternAl Union Of
America, meets in Yonge's Hall on the
month. Geo. l. Taylor, y. ~
Chas K Sage. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Chas G. Tullis of Dunnellon was at
the Ocala House last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mr. J. !. Arnold has returned from
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

ocaia Lodge No. ess. Meets each
Thursday night In ha1l In Gary block.
q. r. Mershon, Dictator
g. L stapp, Secretary
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
ocALA LODGE NO. ese, b. P. o. E.

Ocala Lodge No. 2S6, Benevolentsand
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings In
each month, Visiting brethren always
welcome. Howell M. Hampton, IL. K.
Joseph Bell, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

l. w. Written of Louisville is al the
Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The latest in powder pufrs, just IN,
at the Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

L. \. Warren and w. c. Conner of
Jacksonville are at the OcaIa House
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

]. T. Stephenson and W. S. Jones o.
Atlanta are at the Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

FOR RENT-Offices in Holder build
ing. Apply to Davis e. Martin.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

The ocaIa News Company has school
books in stock.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Pleasant furnished rooms for light
housekeeping. Sc Oklawaha avenue. 5 Is
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

DIR. A. l.. BIaIoek, physician, office
phone No. I32.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Mr.. Chas W. White of iCtra is at
the Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

NJ. E. Thomas of Charleston is at the
Ocala House
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Judge w. :. Bullock went to the
lake this afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28
OCALA Occurrences

Judge Bell is on the sick list today.
o. C. Johnson of Madison Is at the
ocaIa House.
DIR. A. L. BIaIoek, physician, office
phone No. IT,.
NJ E Thomas Of Charleston is at the
Ocala House.
The ocaIa News Company has school
books in stock.
L. \. Warren and w. G Conner of
Jacksonville are at the OcaIa House.
FOR RENT-Offces in Holder build
ing. Apply to Davis &c Martin.
Judge w. :. Bullock went to the
lake this afternoon.
Pleasant furnished rooms for light
housekeeping. Sc oklawaha avenue. Is
]. T. Stephenson and w. S. Jones Of
Atlanta at the Ocala House.
Mr.. Chas. W. White of ictra is at
the Ocala House.
l. w. Written of Louisville is at the
Ocala House
Mr.. J. !. Arnold has returned from
Jacksonville.
Chas. G. Tulls of Dunnellon was at
the Ocala House last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

Judge Bell is on the sick list today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-06-28

o. c. Johnson of Madison Is at the
OcaIa House.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-06-15
TIMELY FRUIT NOTES.

BY j. L.. Stahl, Horticulturist
Western Washington Experiment
Station, Puyallup, Wash.
"What shall do for the.tent cater
pillar?'
Almost every mail brings this in
quiry to the Experiment Station.
This destructive insect winters in the
egg state, the egg mass being often
found in a circle around small twig.
The larvae or worms hatch in early
spring and soon form peculiar tents
upon the nearest fork of twig. The
worms feed on the foliage during the
day time and go into the tent at
night.
AS means of control, spray the
trees thoroughly with an arsenical
such as arsenate of lead 1.-TWO pounds
diluted in fifty gallons of water).
Also burn the tents with torch. A
good torch can be easily made by
forming a cone of fine screen wire and
mailing 1t point downward to a long
pole. Fill the cone with rags soaked