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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Archiepiscopal Feast.

A correspondent sends us the mate
rial for a dinner given by the Arch
bishop of York in 1868: Three hun
dred quarters of wheat, $50 tuns of ale,
104 tuns of wine, pipe of spiced
wine, 80 fat oxen, wild bulls, 1904
sheep, 5000 hogs, 300 calves, 5000
geese, 5000 capons, 300 pigs, 100 pea
cocks, 200 cranes, 200 kids, 1000 chick
ems, 1000 pigeons, 1000 rabbits. 2O4
bittern, 1000 ducks, 400 herons, 200
pheasants, 500 cartridges, 1000 wood
cocks, 400 plovers, 100 curlew, 100
quails, 100 egrets, 200 roes, 400
bucks, $500 venison pasties, 5000
dishes of jelly, 5000 custards, 300
pike, 300 Dream, s seals, 4 porpoises
and 400 tarts. There were 1000 servi-
tors, 81 cooks and SIS solutions. Our
correspondent informs us that his au-
thority does not state in what circum-
stances the dinner was given, or how
many guests assembled. Possibly
some reader may be able to throw
light on the subject.-London Globe.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
RECALLS A ROMANCE
Auction OF Old Michigan Court
house Brings Up Odd Story.
Building at Berrien Springs Once
Owned by Young Widow Who Was
Weed and Won by a Chicagoan
in an Odd Place.

Berrien Springs. Mich.-The old
Berrien county courthouse at Berrien
Springs, Mich, connected with which
there is an unusuai Chicago romance.
has been advertised to be sold under
the hammer, in order to satisfy an In
debtedness that has been hanging over
1t for some time.
A Chicago minister named Flavius
J. Probst once married into the pos
session of this historic structure,
which was erected in the early '3Os,
and which at one time was one of the
most extensive marrying places in the
middle west.
After the county seat was moved
from Berrien Springs to st. Joseph the
courthouse and the Jail came into the
possession of Mrs. Julia Allen, pref
ty young widow Of the former county
seat. She became a member of q
party invited to go through one OF
the big Chicago water tunnels, and on
this trip. so the story goes, she met
Mr.. Probst. and before either of them
had again saw daylight they had fall
en- In love with each other, he pro-
posed and she accepted They were
subsequently married, and took up
their abode in the jail section of the
old county courthouse. where they
spent their honeymoon and lived hap
PLY for some time.
Then came a ripple in this odd sea
of matrimony. The wife set up the
claim that her husband had hypnot-
lied her into deciding him the court
house property, and there was suit
to set aside the transfer. This suit
hung in the courts for some years,
and it had many of the angles of the
famous Jarndyce VS.. Jarndyce case in
Dickens BLEAK House." and people
began to say that there wasn't much
chance for Mrs. Probst getting judg-
ment until the day of judgment or I'M
til the old courthouse had rotted away
from the ravages of time. But son
of Mrs. Probst by her first marriage
ultimately effected a settlement, and
again the building passed back to the
ownership of Mrs. Probst
Berrien Springs at the time the old
courthouse was housing the govern
mental business of Berrien county en-
joyed as much distinction as Gret-
ma Green as st. Joseph since has taken
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07

to itself Lovers padded their ca
noes up and down the st. Joe river.
stopping long enough at Berrien to be
married in its quaint old courthouse.
Children and grandchildren of Micht-
gan, Indiana and Illinois pioneers
pledged their troths within its shad-
ow and were joined in matrimony from
its crude bench.
The people of this section of Ber-
rien county say to this day that St.
Joe boosters stole the county seat,
and long after Mrs. Allen had &C
quired the old buildings the promo
tiers of the big dune overlooking Lake
Michigan evinced genuine regret that
they hadn't carried the historic old
building along with the books.
Up to this time no one knows just
what will become of the old south
west Michigan landmark, but among
the possibilities is the chance that
1t will pass into the hands of the To-
cal lovers of history to house many
different objects that tell of the early
day and of human struggle in perma-
nent settlement.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Annoyinc Honesty.

Having vouched for the honesty Of
the woman who wished a situation as
scrubwoman, the good-natured man
was subjected to a severe examina-
ton by the superintendent OF the
building.
There are degrees of honesty" said
the superintendent. How honest is
she?"
The good-natured man reflected.
We'll" he said, '1'll tell you. She is
so honest that If you throw anything
that looks to be worth copper into
the waste paper basket you have to
tag it Destroy this or she will fish 1t
out and put it back on your desk
night after night, no matter how bad
ly you want to get rid of it. I don't
know that can say anything more"
Nothing more is necessary" said
the superintendent, and he hired the
woman at once.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Growth of Alfalfa.

We have been growing alfalfa for
35 years. first with good success;
then for period our failures were
more than our successes, but by keep
ing everlastingly at it we feel at last
that we have won, says writer in an
exchange. By having a thoroughly
prepared seed bed, nonacid soil and
plenty of pure fresh seed, the failures
are very few.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
CHAPTER XIV.
In Which Trumet Talks of Captain
Nat


Summer was over, autumn came
passed, and it was winter-John Ell.
lery's first winter in Trumet. Fish
weirs were taken up, the bay filed
with ice, the packet ceased to run,
and the village settled down to hiber-
nate until spring. The stage came
through on its regular trips, except
when snow or slush rendered the
roads impossible, but passengers were
very few. Twice there were wrecks
one of a fishing schooner, the crew OF
which were fortunate enough to es.
cape by taking to the dories, and an
other, British bark, which struck on
the farthest bar and was beaten to
pieces by the great waves, while the
townspeople stood helplessly watching
from the shore, for launching a boat
in that surf was impossible. Mr.. Pep
per made no more calls at the parson.
age, and when the minister met him.
at church or elsewhere, seemed anX-
ious to avoid an interview.
well, Abishai," asked Ellery, on
one Of these occasions, how are you
getting on at home? Has your sister
locked you up again."
mo, sir she amt" replied Ryan
"Laviny, she's sort of different lately
She amt nigh $3.50 down on a fel
Ter as she used to be. can get out
once in while by myself nowadays,
when she wants to write letter or
somethin' Writes one about every
once in a week. I don't know who
they're to, nuther She's talkin' OF
goin' up to Sandwich pretty SOON"
she is? Alone?"
$50 she says"
"To leave you here? Why! well, I'm
surprised"
"Godfreys mighty! so be I. But she
says she b'lieves she needs change
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07

She stopped short; then covering
her face with her apron, she ran from
the room. John Ellery heard her de-
scending the stairs, sobbing as she
went
All that afternoon he remained in
his chair by the window. 1t was six
o'clock, supper time, when he entered
the kitchen. Keziah, looking up from
the ironing board, saw him. He was
white and worn and grim, but he held
out his hand to her.
Mrs. Coffin" he said, I'm not 60
ing away. You've shown ME what de-
votion to duty really means. shall
stay here and go on with my work"
Her face lit UP. will your" she
said. Il thought you would. l was
sure you was that kind"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07

and there's church conference up
there, you know, and she figgers that
she amt been to conference she don't
know when. l s'pose you'll go, won't
you, Mr.. Ellery?"
Probably"
Layinia got herself elected dele
gate and went, in company with Cap
tain Elkanah. Mrs. Mayo, and others,
to the conference. She was a faithful
attendant at the meetings and seemed
to be having very good time. She
introduced the minister to one Caleb
Pratt, resident Of Sandwich, whom
she said she had known ever since
she was girl.
"Mr Pratt's a cousin Of Thankful
Payne over to home" volunteered La
vinia. You know Thankful, Mr.. FL
lery"
Lavinia confided to her pastor that
Mr.. Pratt made the best shoes In Os-
table county. He could fit any kind of
feet, she declared. and the minister
ought to try him sometime. She added
that he had money In the bank.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Care of plants in Winter.

Look to the Dahlia and Gamma tn.
bers stored in the cellar. If it is too
damp mold will have formed and
cause decay if not removed. Spread
the tubers out where the air is dry
and separate the perfectly good roots
from those touched with mold. II.
on the contrary, the roots look shriv-
eled, put them near the floor in a
damp corner of the cellar. Ventila-
ton must be given the cellar during
the winter to keep it dry.
Be very sure that there are no
cracks or loose window panes to let
In draft and frost.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
SYNOPSIS.

-, xoz.ot. Coffin. supposed widow. Is
MIS-. ~ move from Trumet TO 6bs-
a., ~ following the death OF ner pr2yner,
ION ,,5nn, she had kept house. Ryan
pepper widower, 9Hers IL al" non 10
nous ioadeT of the Regular church offers
ieIs, q place as housekeeper Tor the
Ntn'I Minister. and she decides TO remain
~ ~ TrJnet Keziah takes charge OF lev
n "a, Filerv. the new minister and gives
JonH advice as to his conduct toward
h MN Of the parish. Ellery causes a
Init'+satiou by attending Come-0ute-'
s.oting Ellery's presence IS pItteriy -
til p-3sd by Fben Hammond, leader OF Ihe
seh'gu ~ Grace apologies for asr
Ja '.or,j,5n and Ellery escorts her HON" in
rain Capt. Nat Hammond Ehep' 3
tn I, becomes hero by bringing tne
racket into port Salely tlrouSH ios T W
stoit - come one, inclosing money IN re
tt' IN n demand. She IS curiously
spo-tied when informed of the ARRIVAL or
M Nat calls Oh keziah, ana II deNel-
Vat MAJ they have been lovers since
ops ,'' Daniels demonstrates with Ellery
uu,,tt+ending Come outer meeting. Ell
ioi 4, caught by the tide and is rescued
i S,. Tot They become friends. Eilery
meets Grace while waking III Iiie ne ,.n',
NV, harms that she walks there every
S si,n The clergyman takes dinner
SSum,i9ys with the Daniels Annabel, tie
mains daughter, eXertS hersgH 20
make an impression on MN. one no
tees with vexation his desire to get away gay
ey gi3b him through a spy glass. Nat
@s3in importunes Keziah to marry him.
r. eave he has had quarrel with IFS
fathsr. who wants him to marry Graz.
I,1I,.,. asks Grace to marry him. SIZE
E.t fssses that she loves him, but says
s s%n'f ears to displease her guardian Ell
i,anab Daniels tells Eben about the meet
6 ,ags between Ellery and Grace. Ehen
Declares he will make Grace choose be be-
, ttr, in -'il faint. following the excitement
~ t,5''' rikanah's visit Just before he dies
81 OIL. h'N eyacts a promise from Nat and
Grace Grace that they will marry, kezia a r
NEE a note from Grace saying she Is
~ marry Nat. and asking him not 10 try
.. coo hey again.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Sells Whisky for a pie.

Conneaut, OFT cost Sig Hahn, q
Conneaut druggist, $1,4OO to sell
about an ounce of whisky to a woml
an who came into his store a few
days ago.
The woman. a dry detective, asked
for enough whisky to make a mince
pie, and the druggist complied. The
detective at once swore out warrans
for his arrest.
Hahn was tried on four counts anS
pleaded guilty to each, being finet
$50 on each count. He was also as
sessed $500, Dow-Aiken tax by tn
state.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Felt the sting of Failure.

What" asked the hunter who had
mistakenly shot guide, bending down
eagerly, "is your manner" Smith"
gasped the guide, with his last breath.
The hunters face fell "And | came
up here" he exclaimed, ruefully, "in
pursuit of rare gamel"-Puck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Eartillzer FOR Pear rrees.

l use a pretty well-balanced ferti-
lizer for young pear trees, not too
much nitrogen, says writer in an ex-
change. When growing fruit trees
one has to judge the condition of the
soil. Different soils demand different
treatment. l use fertilizer and use it
literally.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Cost of Butter Fat,

Cow Tester H. D. Wetherell, Somer-
set county, Mo-, reporting 16 herds of
s5 milking cows in all. finds the aver
age feed cost for one pound of butter
fat % cents. Highest cost was 80
cents in one herd. and the lowest cost
III cents in another herd.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Modern Farmers.

The farmers of the present day
are less Independent than those of the
past because of high-priced grain, ex-
nensive fertilizers. etc.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Broken Limbs.

Broken limbs should all be attended
to now. Some may be saved by hoist
ing back to place and boiling them to
the main trunks. Those that cannot
be saved should be cut off and the
wounds painted with white lead and
oil
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1913-02-07
Sharp Saws.

The sharper the saw the cleaner the
cut, a prime necessity in pruning.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10

clined TO look more hopefully on the
situation than they have, and il may be
the loss will be far less than early es-
| Inmates.
| The rain has been of immense vaiu
! 10 the state. though as yet il does no!
appear to be sufficient TO set the plowS
| going in most of southern California
1t has deposited much snow on the
| mountains and has greatly fortified The
irrigation resources of the region.
In harmony with the prediction of a
cold night the wind this afternoon
took on greater chill than was expert
enced during the forenoon. and it be-
came evident there would be heavy
frost tonight. Clouds still hang over
the valley. however, though it is be-
lieved the bulk of the storm has passed
to the east.
Los ANGELES, Jan. i0.-Represen-
tatives of the citrus fruit growers are
scheduled to meet here tomorrow with
railroad men to discuss the proposed
season reductions in eastern citrus
fruit rates. 1t is expected report
will be made to railroad men on exact
conditions Of the citrus sections. A
cut of 35 cents may be made. Presi-
dent Calvin of the Southern Pacific is
expected to arrive today, under orders
from Judge Lovett to investigate the
citrus losses. 1t is expected he will
attend the meeting.
ONTARIO, Jan. i0-Rain, valued At
Sl.000.000, has fallen here. 1t is be
lieved this rain will save much of the
fruit that was only slightly nipped by
the frost. the needed moisture rein
forcing the trees for the battle with
the frost. There is general rejoicing
throughout this district
SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 10Th.
call for smudging was silenced by The
rain and ii is generally believed tha.
the slow thaw to which the fruit is
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10
being subjected will cause much of /!

being subjected will cause much of /!
to come to a marketable condition.
SANTA MONICA, Jan. i0.-The rain
which has fallen here has caused gen
eral rejoicing, particularly to bean
growers. 1t will help vastly to oblit-
crate the effects of the frost and also
will put the ground in shape for work
ing.
RIVERSIDE, Jan. 1O.-Rain here has
restored courage to the Riverside coun-
~ farmers and Orchardists. Local cit
rus experts say it will have the effect
of filling out the fruit where not too
adly frosted. Flowing and seeding
viii start all over the county as a result
Of the precipitation, which was general
throughout this section
CLAREMONT, Jan. 1O.-The rain
came too late to repair any of the dam
age done by The freeze. Conservative
estimates still place the probable loss
at more than SO per cent
WHITTIER, Jan. t0-Local ranchers
are much encouraged by The timely ar
rival of the rain. This has raised the
temperature considerably and will d.
much toward saving crops.
ALEXANDRIA. Jan. tO.-It is the gen
eral belief that even the small amount
of rain that fell here will do much to
repair the injury done by the frost
AZUSA, Jan. 10.-It is believed that
go per cent of the lemons in this sec
uon have been saved and perhaps 20
per cent of the oranges.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. iO-Temperatures
everywhere in San Diego county are
normal. Reports from nearly every
part of the county are that the rain is
covering a wide area
ORANGE, Jan. 1O.-The rain here
was chiefly of benefit to the trees rath
er than the fruit that was affected by
frost. The damage in this district was
light, compared with neighboring see
tiOns.
SAN JACINTO, Jan. I0.-The rain
storm which struck this region has
brought general rejoicing, being much
needed by the crops.
SAN BERNARDINO. Jan. iO.-For
the first time in 10 years snow fell
here shortly after midnight. 1t melted
quickly. The hills about the valley are
covered
RIVERSIDE, Jan. 10.-snow fell at
San JacintO today.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10
STATE FUNDS To ASSIST
STRICKEN ORANGE GROWERS

SACRAMENTO Jan. 10.-Relief fol
citrus fruit growers who suffered by
the recent cold snap is being urged by
southern California Legislators and
Governor Johnson is giving the sub
iect his careful consideration.
State Treasurer Roberts announced
yesterday that he had $4,000, 900 imme-
diately available if state legislation
should be Interpreted as allowing state
banks to receive public moneys in ex
cess of 80 per cent of their capital.
By February 3 he would have $4,000. =
900 additional.
In addition, as he points out. there
is in many counties of the state, coun-
ty money piled up in vaults and I'M
available in the present emergency
merely because Of the accepted idea
that state banks are now at the hmi
cn public funds.
Mr.. Roberts believes that a friendly
suit should be started at once 50 as -
obtain supreme court ruling on the
question whether legislation intends TO
restrict public funds deposits to 80 per
cent Of banks capital in the aggregate
or whether provision applies separately
to state funds, county finds and city
funds.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10

If the latter Interpretation should ne
held, then banks of citrus ruit dis
tricts would be able to greatly increase
their deposits of public moneys at the
low rate of per cent interest per an
rum. with prescribed security.
State legislation provides that mo
deposit shall at any one time exceed 80
per cent Of the paid up capital stoc.i of
such depository, bank or banks"
The term deposit" being singular i
will require court decision to deter
mine whether the 80 per cent limita-
TN does not apply to a single, separ-
ate item, such as state deposit,
Should the court decide that the lire
itation is on separate items then the
banks would be able to take deposits
up 10 $50 per cent Of their paid up
capital rr three times the present
amount.
Mar growers who suffered by the
frecEc will need funds and banks WI!
ne Foweress to provide for them I'm
less ass: cd by the state.
Senator Avey of Redlands and As
scmbly'nen of Highlands and JohnstOnc
of HIn Dimas consulted with Gcverro
Johnson relative to the situation yes
ter day.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10
Free Fight Is On
(BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIA

NEW URk, Jan. 10.-A free fighl
occurred in the clothing district today
between the garment worker strikers
strikebreakers, guards and policemen
The strikers were led by women pick
cts. One picket was slashed in the
throat with a razor. Another sustained
a broken skull from an iron bar. Sew
eral were less seriously hurt. Fur
ther trouble is expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10

ALFALFA AND BARLEY CROPS
WILL Be GREAT THIS YEAR

hopeful aspect to the situation, do not
warrant the conclusion that the coast
or the central valley will this year
produce anything like a normal crop
of either grain or range pasture.
While last year was of deficient rain !
fall and the crops We're short as 4
consequence, even including the rain
Just fallen the moisture this year S
below the record of last year to the
same date
For the dry farmer it is not 50
much a question Of the total bulk Of
rainfall as it is timeliness, but the
ground needs at least one good soak
ing, and that has not come with this
storm.
Unless there is more rain in short
time, therefore, it must be taken as
probable that the crops in the San Joa-
quin valley and on the coast will be
fully as short as those of last year.
In view of this condition, Imperial
valley should set its hand to the task
of producing the utmost feed, as t
did last year, and which it found high
ly profitable.
In carrying out this program, there is
one big opportunity for gain, through
the completion of the east side hiSh
line canal, which should be utilized to
The utmost to add to the productive
ness of the valley the coming sum-
mer.
1t will probably be found possible
to get in a large acreage Of corn on
the land to be first irrigated this sum
mer. and this should add greatly to
the revenue of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10
EatallV Burned

LBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
Los ANGELES, Jan. 1O.-Mrs. Flor
ence Harris, aged 20, bride of few
weeks, and her mother, Mrs. Mary ]
B'ovins, aged l5, were fatally burned
today when cleaning lace curtains by
a gasoline explosion. The clothing OF
both were covered with the fluid. They
ran to a bedroom, attempting to roll in
the bed clothes. Neighbors carried them
to the street, both lapsing into uncon-
sciousness. Hospital authorities say
neither can live.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10
THE COMING APPLE country
Owens River Valley Attracting WIDESPREAD Notice

are also made from chickens, turkeys.
bees and live stock.
A most impressive showing of tn
fruits and vegetables of this favored
section is on exhibition at the offices
OF Messrs. C. r. Thomas & Son, 22g
Title Insurance Bldg, Los Angeles, sell
ing agents of the Owens Valley I'M
provement Company. All of their land
is under an excellent irrigation system.
1t is located on the Southern Pacific
Trunk line to the East, and adjoins a
number of thriving little towns where
there are good schools and churches.
me distance is about 250 miles from
Los Angeles. 1t is planned to run an
excursion from Los Angeles to the
Owens Valley January 18th. If you
are interested in the best land propo-
sit'on available today, it will pay you to
plan to go on this excursion. Write
to Messrs. Thomas & Son at the above
address for full particulars.
Advertisement.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10
To Examine William
'NITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS


WASHINGTON, Jan. tO.-A govern
ment medical expert will start tonight
for Miami, Fla, to examine William
Rockefeller, who has persistently
avoided a subpoena to appear before
the house money trust Investigators.
The milliOnaire's personal physician as
serted that his life would be endan-
gered by testifying. Chairman Puio
Of the house committee said the exam
ination would be made when Rocke :
feller returns from the Bahamas. De-
parture of the physician has caused the
belief that Pujo is informed that Rock
efeller will return soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-10
DAILY STANDARD FOUNDED AUGUST, 1906
FLOOD IN THE OHIO RIVER IS
CAUSING IMMENSE DAMAGE

[BY UNITED PRESS AssoCIATIoNsJ
COLUMBUS, Jan. 1O.-Reports at
the office Of the adjutant general OF The
national guard from many Ohio river
points say the river is constantly ris-
ing and the flood danger is increasing.
The national guard hospital field ser
vice is ready for action.
WHEELING, Jan. 1O.-The crest OF