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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

thought he put the notion behind him
and nodded gravely at the waiter For
the first time that one smiled almost
kindly. and promptly got busy with a bit
OF garlic: OIL, lemon juice. vinegar. salt
and paprika.
The salad was good-noo' he sug-
gested- And now YOU viii have"
And the pencil fiuttered
The Cub leaned back in his chair The
salad was good he admitted. also the
dressing" Then he paused But" he
added indifferently. I'VE won't want
anything else this evening-except the
The waiter looked panied .You-you
are not pleased" he murmured inauir-
ingly.
"Oh yes said the cub. still leaning
BACK Pleased enough. But bring the
bill please
The waiter favored him with one more
pained look. then turned and made OF
He brought the bill back walking slowly
as If bordering over SOM. secret grief
Said bill was :" cents. A. in the arst
instance the cub handed ota 4 dollar
bill
Perhaps there vas an air - undue
fnaltN III the Nay he handed ont the
bill. At any rate there followed !, seem
ingly intermnable wait. IN. cub ana his
iddA talked al MANY things. but friend
waiter did NOT return. After mana min
utes. the cub sp,-d him gliding about
a party al another tabl. H.. finally su,--
ceeded in attracting his attention and
peckoftd 10 HIM The waiter cam. over
smiling duubtfullN
Ny change. said the Cub shoril,
Your change REPEATED The N.ttt.r n
puzzled fashion. Then his fac, brona
into plying smile. Isl. he mufmuttd
and then quickly. Yes YES pardon,
The 80 cents. lumcdiatell III. hur-
RED OF Tow steps and the cub matcA-
ing. saw him tiSh some. change ON Of ais
then turn and stroll bacn
The change MAS all there and il nas al
In hve-cent pieces. six Of them Wing
scattered about the plate. nec,.Ssit;ti-
ing six separate motions to pick them M
And TIE va ter. discounted at Nnaf liz
had evidently beliel ed IL he a Sil.pf com
mand - keep the change. stood hard hv
10 watch the picking up process IL tie
bitter end
And here III. real test If nerve .4fne
in-such severe test That Ia IT,. tr.th-
ful. had II not been Tor the waiter him
self. tn" Cub would have lost his bet
For, Speaking from moral standpoint.
II Was Just about ten times as difficult
there. under the walters accusing yves.
to pick up each succeeding nickel AZ il
mad been To pick up the one preceding
In fact. the task finally grew sa diff
cuit that. after ilve Of the coins had been
picked -. the cub was a shattered uerv-
Gus wreck To pick up the remaining coin
seemed an absolute physical impossibiit,
SO he swept the five in his pocket and
glanced at the waiter magnanimouslN
he would be generous and give him that
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And All THIS made tie cub actually suf-
Ter lie was determined that come what
m!Sh' there would he no tip, but at the
same time II would have been much cas-
Ter = there was some flaw he could pick
IN tie service. But there was no flaw
Al" y was time - give that order So
clearing his throat. the cab turned to
the fair-haired young person and asked
whether they had better start with
clans The lady was enthusiastic about
CLANS and 50 friend garcon WAS dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

Sdch Was the beginning Followed
brief respite while the two aspirants for
hero medals were shown To a seat and
handed a menu card the grand total Of
the prices listed which would supply
an average man with home cooking for
three weeks
Will. the cub and hiS companion in
adventure scanned the menu. the waiter
powered over them soicitously. tie was
Il medium-sized. pink-and- white-checkcd
person, looking much better III his even
ing clothes than some Of the guests. .ks
atterHarG discovered, he was an Ems
ll~hmau-real cockney English with All
absolute genius for leaving the matches
oft tie words on which they belonged
and putting them where they had ~
earthly business. nquestlonablN, as Il
waiter. he MAS gem. AN imported gem
which the homegrown article approaches.
hslt rarely equals. He had just the right
am o. servility mixed with that inescap-
able touch of conGeScension which the
lobster palac. waiter always seems IT,
fe.l Tor those whom he deiSns u serve.
aud whose money he kindly consents to
take, that his wife and family may con
tluue 10 i've in a style To which they
Aave not been accustomed.
While Tie Cub and his lady were look
ins over the menu. he could feel that
the waiter was swiftly sizing him up
going over every detail Of his attire and
noting 4 score of other little points of
face and manner which are known to
every experienced waiter and which tell
him whether or not the customer is ANY
good referring, Of course. 10 the size
Of the coming tip
Evidently tHe survey was satisfactory
Tor before tie cub had even decided on
his order tie manner OF the waiter under
went j subtl. change II was Il change
that cannot he described in mere words
but somehow the waiter managed To
create TIE IMPRESSION that lac had been
SPEEDING ms entire life living in the one
fond hope ~ waiting on this particular
couple - TINS particular time, and that
~ Tor any unforeseen reason lie failed
To give it~u absolute satisfaction In
every Httle detail. hc would unuueStion-
ably 20 "ut ia The pantry and die Of a
broken heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

But this was one case where the bat
simply couldn't be lost Whether the
walters feelings Were hurt By being
asked for change which he considered al
ready given him. whether he was dis
gusted with the size of tip that was
admittedly rather small, or whether he
really was what he seemed. viii never be
known. All that is known is that when
the Cub glanced at him To show that the
picking up process was Finished the wait
er was looking stolidly out over his head.
The next instant he seemed To he called
by some one from the far side OF the
room and. with head up. he marched
away, not fayorlng the Cub and his lady
with 80 much glance.
So. free from those accusing eyes the
Cub picked up the remaining nickel and
stole away, while the LADY. this time
walking behind him. mLrmured "Piker,.'
As the cub and the lady went ont on
the street the latter spoke. There are
a couple of places We haven't been vet
she suggested. There's one up on II
street and another on + street Which
shall we try first"
The Cub looked her over. calmly and
unhappily
Neither" h declared firmly Neither.
i're had "nnr"h-plenit enough. And
4ts -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

.ue his wifes pet doc.
That" said the cub feelingly, Is
What I call real sure huff heroism. OF
,oarse. when there's a human life 10 be
,ayed. there's a CREATE incentive But
Ahen a man risks his life just to save
i, moor. little dumb beast-weI. a man
H., that is what | cal 4 real hero"
,rhe Cub turned a bedming countenance
Il the Cynic. who sat II liz left. y n
lsat. Ell" he inquired
The Cynic srinned coidly.
yam" he snorted. some folks might
All him hero AMI some might call
aim lust 4 plain. common Of garden va
.i.tv III fool You want - know my
do, II e rea! nero? v ell. I'll tell you. \
.taI nero il 4 man witt nerve enough to
5sit the lobster palace ~ TINS town. buy
Nhat n wants. pay nis bill ami then
cave without giving the waiter tip.
Needless 10 say, ho"rEe i there ever
Nas q man With that much nerve. he IN
| ubtedly died before lobster palaces wete
u. MED.
lie cab loobed Il rgr Ceu.u loIs and
: neetiy. fle had q dark suspicious that
! was being .kidded E0t iii, Csmc
=. des.ih serious.
,tng his words out Ma IT, you t.lu1
fouye got nerve enough I" - ii foar-
I'll All ri-nt Try il, III rct .oY the
,uut e soar bill y"n won 1. ahle
J. pm i over. Oh. know il -uurds
:. enough Ther, 10 real reason
o should uP. ctc. ! Know III
arguments.
just the same. when y comes t.uts L.
attl. ~ eou'H tn l"ltIl nud you
ts II . t-fF :
l. Gsue stance tn waiter throws ii
bach a~ you walk Gus. You haven
.ot nerve enough L. stand the thought Il
), putting tou down - 4 cheap skate.
III course You don't snow the Wa.ter.
sa lGst tur same YOU can't boar the
gtrggut tEat if you fail IL tip him, he
nght s4t something mean about you
sI.au IL gets home iit the bosom - his
1utly. IL Nod don't tlinh il taxes nerve
II mats all. just Try il.
Iar Cu1 listened - thu Cynics out
'-sst with ponderous gravity. When III,
;tfer had finished the Cup was silent
1 ,..fueut. Then ne teamed forward anu
,assed lbs isl on tie table.
III 3 JUST take that little Dct Of yours,
i declared | Will tfN II
aAt BE- dld Furthermore. he went
1.sna Ea #itu il. visI1HS not merely one
oH-}tr palace, bat AL III" better know u
al,- 1f II. city. not giving 4 single cent
y .trEt~~ tI amy. So he won MS bet
itret fA.5~ 4 true aCsottut Of his expert
:i.t~, frutH which &ou may judge fpI
fulrse.4
H. afaet h. do the tt.ug quite properly
he .n tossed himself out Immediately
= 'triI.> eA,titss. Then h. called AZ q
erl.sA ta haired young feminine person
sE".u III intends asking i most vital
ttt-tluH soon a. hs gets that next
T4.r Ii saLlrv aud Told her all about
plans Sne promptly suggested and
Icft insisted mat she would 90 With him
na IT, ae' altogtthtr dlsplcased al
ItNiH- the moral support ot 4 companion
- hiS tD.lr III daring agreed And -. 4
tttle nefott o'clock III the evening. the
vG of them dressed iu their best and
stlrg ~vrEE appearance ~ large sobs
y .stlt money started out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

II MAS Al the newest - the lobster
st"ce~. Iur iii conjunction With biz.
~ h"stcjr, exclusively located Well up
ne broad highway, that the first stop
90 made. At the ver> entrance "a the
" 7.ntg ro"ro simply furnished ~ that
hshi"n whieh means m more simplicity
o. ia"r, mopey. IN ot'seIui"us brs'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

BY this time, the clans had been eaten.
and the waiter. noting th.S, gracefully re-
moved the rcma us. placed tine menu
cards before his charges a"ain. and again
produced his pencil and siivcr-mounttd
order pad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

reached out respectful but insstent
ed said hat bit more firmly, looked
straight ahead in the fatuous hope that
the boy would respect his seeming preoc-
cupation. and attempted to stride by.
There wasn't a chance in the world.
The Cub hadn't taken single step be-
fore he knew the boy was walking right
along with him He hadn't taken two
steps before he felt a touch-a very gen
lie. extremely respectful. but also most
insiStent touch on his elbow Business Of
the only thing possible : graceful sur
render. The Cub stopped turned and as
sumed expression OF inquiry
The boy smiled apologetically. also
wisely. also with a faint suggestion Of
triumph. He and the Cub understood
each other perfectly. Also the boy knew
he had all the best of il. Nevertheless.
the game must be played out.
Beg Your pardon. sir. said the hoy.
in a soothing. confidential tone. that must
have required months of practice 10 per
feet. Peg your pardon. but your hat?'
Even "a he spoke his right hand reached
out gracefully and easily The fingers
closed on the hat brm and pulled gently.
The Cub turned and looked for the fair
haired Young person who was his com
panon. She had gone on few steps
ahead and had now turned and was
smiling at him knowingly. And so he
muttered. frowned portentuously. as II
his mind We're on other and Weightier
subjects. and strobe on-first. however.
accepting 4 small pasteboard check and
releasing the hat. And as he strobe he
could actually feel that hatboy grinning
10 himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

The Cub hesitated He considered him
self pretty good al making dressing
ant > v.ntti /" >.'nv the faii Ia ii,d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The annual stockholders meeting of
the Iris Realty Association, incorpora-
ted under the laws of Virginia, was
held at he Hotel Rammel in this city
last night, when the following officers
were elected. E. o. Castell, presi-
dent and director; DR.. S. S. Repestl,
is. H. Jones, A. Whitworth, ". T. Po-
len, J. B. Schommer, and R. S. Ash
ford, directors. The full complement
of officers will be chosen at meeting
of the directors to be held in Washing
ton today. Following the election, the
stockholders held a banquet
The following officers of the Alex
andria County Realty Corporation
have been elected for the ensuing year
p. w. Page, president; w. G. Collins
vice president and general manager
E. w. Stearns, treasurer; R. Gordor
Finney, secretary; Finney & Ball, gen.
eral counsel, Directors: P. W. Page
Arthur J. Porter and W. G. Collins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
Run WOMAN WITH 4 RAZOR
ACCUSED DENIES CHARGE AND
ALLEGES COMPLAINANT
WAS CHASED BY A DOG.


|, Officers Talbot and Bell brought
Henry Buckner, colored, before the
Police Court this morning to answer
the charge of ASSEMBLING Annie WASH
ington, co1ored, with a razor. Accord
ing to her statement, the assault was
committed last Saturday night on Pitt
street, between Gibbon and Franklin.
She alleged she was conyersing with
her brother when Buckner suddenly
doomed up and made such a hostile
demonstration that she ran, closely
followed by Buckner, who, she said,
had AN open razor in his hand. She
managed to escape him and later COM
planned to the police. Her evidence
was substantiated by witnesses who
came forward.
Buckner denied the charge, saying
THAT the woman beam panlc-strlcken
at dog, and ran from the canine.
Justice Cation fined the accused So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24

The Millionaires Club gave another
very enjoyable dance last evening at
Elks Hall.
Among those present were Mr. anu
Mrs. Charles B. Marshall, Mrs. An
drew Schwarzmann, Misses Ella Hill,
Madeline Brynes, Lillian Hill, Pauline
lHellmuth, Mildred Hellmuth, Pearl
schwarzman, Eleanor Patterson
Helen Corbert, Mary Ewald, Amy
lHeishley, Nellie Schlichting Nellie Ca
ton Bessie Creegan, Kathleen Few
lMessrs. J. Patterson, c. R. Hellmuth'
w. Miller, F. Hill, c. F. Hill, B. Ham
iilton, L. Donnely, w. Patterson, T..
Ia. Appich, L. Corbert, c. Burgess, A.
| Schwarzman, NJ. Simpson, R. L. Mey-
iers. Russell Wolfe, and Harry Quinn.
| Miss Jean Brent is visiting relatives
in Baltimore, Md.
[. = 60, 81 1aurs,
II Mrs. Charles &. Green, OF Laurel,
lDel.. who has been the guest OF Mr'
land Mrs. Henry O'Bannon Cooper, left
To-day for New York where she Will
visit friends. Miss: Byrdie Pulham, OF
Culpeper, is now the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cooper. -!
l .
Mrs. William A. Smoot entertained
at beautiful tea yesterday afternoon
from 4 to 6 at her home "Colross" in
honor of her two guests, Miss Mary
! Randolph and Miss Langhorne Of
lLynchburg. The color scheme, yellow
and green, was prettiiy and effectively
carried out.
Mrs. William A. Smoot, jr, presided
| in the dining room assisted by Miss
Frances Danenhower, who poured ;ea
and Misses Georgia French, Lola Ash
ton, Anna Barley, Dorsay Ashton, and
Clarence Snowden.
Miss Mary Valance Phillips delight
fully entertained the. Five Hundred
Club of which she is member yester-
| day All her home 305 south Washington
street. Besides the club members Miss
Phillips had a number of additional
guests. Those present were DR.. and
Mrs. Thomas B. Cochran, Mrs. D.
Monkey Low, Misses Elizabeth Her.
BERT, Lisa Anderson, George French,
Eliza Douglas, Christina Kemper,
Anna Barley, Cora Jones, Rookie Don
iphan, Della Phillips, Katherine Wal
Ter, Miss Mary Randolph Of Lynch
burg, Miss Ora Mason Kinchloe, of
Upperville, Miss Langllorne, of Lynch
burg, and Miss Margaret Black of
Woodbine, Md, Messrs. Harmon Roo
erts, Beauderic Howell, James Sidney
Douglas, jr., Eugene Lindsey, Edward
A. Garlock, Wallace Lindsey, Edmund
Hunter, Richard Chichester, c. Page
Waller, jr:, Robley Brumback, Walter
&c. Foster, Garrett Pitts, Milton
French, DR.. j. Thornton Ashton and
DR.. Vivian Berry.
The first prizes were won by Miss
Jones and Mr.. Brumback, the consola-
ton by DR.. Cochran and the "booby"
L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
]. w. MAY TO LECTURE.

J. William May, one of the best
known Alexandrians, will make his
appearance on the lecture platform on
February 7th in the Young Peoples
Building when he will deliver lee
ture entitled Around the World on
One Ship" Mr. May recently made a
circle of the globe during which time
he not only secured an immense
amount of information of the various
countries he visited but also large
collection of splendid pictures which
will be used to illustrate his remarks.
The lecture will be given for the bene-
fit of Seminole Tribe of Red Men, of
which Mr.. May is past sachem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24

If your children are subject to at
tacks of Group. watch for the first
symptoms. hoarseness. Give Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy as soon as
the child bccames hoarse and the at
tack may be warded off. For sale by
ali dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
RETURNS To WORK HOUSE
WOMAN AND SON ARRAIGNED
ON CHARGES OF vAGRANCY
AND TRESPASS.

A white woman named Lucy Miller
was brought before the Police Court
this morning to answer the charge OF
begging on the streets and drunken
ness. Some time ago she was ar
raigned upon similar charges and SEN
l. ence to serve 30 days in the work
house, but upon promising to leave
Alexandria and return to her relatives
in Stafford county she was released
before serving her term. Justice Ca
ton ordered that she be returned to
that institution to serve 30 days.
Robert Miller, her son, was next
brought in. He was charged with
drunkenness and trespass. According
to the testimony of resident of Cam
eron street Miller entered his premises
Yesterday afternoon and re-appeared
after dark bearing note which he al
legged he had received from the mis-.
tress of the house, who is in Baltimore
! directing that two roms be prepared
for his accommodation. He also
claimed to be nephew of the lady
! A brother of the mistress of the house
suddenly appeared and put Miller t.
flight. He was later with his mother
taken in custody by Sergeant Belts
and Officers Kern, Garvey and Raw
lett.
Miller denied all the allegation:
made against him, and alleged he wa
in Washington at the hour he wa
charged with entering the house.
Justice Cation assessed him S. foI
disorderly conduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
POPULAR MECHANICS CO.
z.s vi. Washington g.. CHIcAao

Following on the heels Of the inn
peachment of Judge Robert w. Arch
bald, Senator Pomerene, Of Ohio, this
afternoon introduced joint resolu-
ton proposing constitutions! amend
ment that Congress may provide for
other causes of Impeachment than
those now provided for, and other
methods for the trial Of all CIVIL
officers, except the President, wee
president and supreme court mem
bers,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
BASKETBALL TOMORROW.

Tomorrow afternoon the basketball!
team of the Alexandria High School
will line up against the quint from
Marshall High School, at 2:30 p. m.
at Armory Hall. A good and snappy
game is promised as the two teams
are about evenly matched.
A large crowd is expected to be on
hand. The High School team has not
done very well this year as it has been
playing teams out of its class,
The following is the probable line
up. Wenzel, r. f.. Curtin, Howard, c. f
Petit, c. Raison, +. l., Poss, +. g., Sulli-
van, |. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN -
Free Lecture Under the Auspices Of
the Anti. tuberculosis Society.

Announcement is made that DR..
Douglas S. Freeman, of Richmond, will
deliver a free lecture under the aus
pieces of the tuberculosis Society at
the rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce on Monday, February oath. His
subject will be "The Cry of the Child
ren." Doctor Freeman is president of
the State Conference of Charities and
Correction. He is an interesting and
instructive speaker, and those inter
ested in the work Of the society will
gain considerable knowledge concern
ing the fight now in progress against
the white mans peril.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
OFFICIAL VISITATION.

Distric; Deputy Grand Master Chas
H. Callahan last night paid an official
visit to Alexandria, Washington Lodge
of Masons. There was large attend
ance and the meeting was of an inter-
esting nature. Speeches were made
during the evening by several men,
bers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
'sHARps AND FLATS" BANQUET

The banquet f"Sharps and Flats,
the amateur musical organizations
will be held on Thursday night at Lee
Camp Hall An interesting musical
program is also being arranged for
the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
WOODWARD 6 LOTHROP
10th 18th, F. and G Streets.
WASHINGTON, d. G..
DOMESIICRUGS

perfection patenng and rich and harmonious color blending mas
en obtained by Domestic Russ that each sea
son dsconn number of designs Tor ose Oh
newer creation with established standard OF decora
Rugs of this kind lack nothing qualty OF n
Of them remark able demand being of Old design
must subm to the prev ailng
We always secure these discontinued patterns but do not
any and make selections according to desaby
from the number really fine coongs
designs at prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24

Mass Kathryn Brill. who has been
visiting Mrs. James B. McAlpine' OF
|Lenaeoning Md, and Mrs. George 5
Wilson, of Frostburg, Nd, for the
past month, has returned to her home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24

+. Mrs. Charles C. Green, of Laurel
Del, who has been the guest of air
and Mrs. Henry O'Bannon Cooper, left
TODAY for New York where she will
visit friends. Miss: Byrdie Pulfam, OF
Culpeper, is now the guest Of Mr. and
Mrs. Cooper. p!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24

ShamOkin, Pa. - Condemned to
death for the murder of companion,
Frederick Nye, IS, smiled broadly. put
out his hands handclAfed, and thanked
the Judge for the sentence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24

FOR RENT.-Two large light Office
rooms, water and toilet. N. E. cor.
Fairfax and Prince. Would also do
for small business Inquire 1873
S. Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va
26 2wks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24

Miss Jean Brent is visiting relatives
in Baltimore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-24
SOCIAL and Personal [: /
Interesting News Eotes About People
q Alexsadsis- Hsppsniags
in Society.

Mis- Mary Rose Ryan OF Richmond
Va, is the guest Of Miss Kathryn
Brill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-05-08
CBy w. MILTON KELLY1

(By w. MILTON hELL1D
The ability of the plum to adapt
itself to various conditions of soil and
climate makes It one of our most
valuable fruits. There are many diff
ferent varieties of this fruit, some OF
which are adapted to one soil and
climate and some to another, SO that
plums may be chosen that will thrive
in every locality in the temperate
regions. Certain varieties can be sue
cessfully grown In every state. In
spite of all its good points, this fruit
is sadly neglected; in fact, a good
plum orchard is a rarity. The aver
age group of plum trees is merely a
breeding place for black-rot; only a
few trees ever bear fine and perfectly
shaped fruit.
When properly grown and well
ripened on the tree the plum Is one
of the most luscious fruits. AS des-
sert fruit and for eating out Of the
hand it is second only to the peach.
For canning II has but one superior,
the peach, and for making jelly 1t
completes with the currant for first
place.
There are so many different varie-
ties of plums that the problem of Sc
lecting those which are best suited to
particular soils and climate conditions
is difficult one. Many failures are
due to the selection of varieties that