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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
Chiffon CLIMBS FAST.

West Virginians have every reason
to feel an unusual pride in the num-
Der and excellence of the committee
pusts assigned Senator William e
Chiffon in the United States Senate
Yesterday. No better Acknowledgement
of the states representation or stronger
vote of confidence in the ability and
integrity of her senior senator could
have been asked by the people or eX-
pected from the senate leaders. 1t
is a rich but merited political recogni-
ton accorded a man who has spent
many years of busy life in the service
of the party of the people, during
which he has probably spent in the
party's battles far more than has been
received through the holding of pub
lie Office says the Charleston Gazette.
The dispatches last night affirm
Chilton's appointment to the chair
manship of the important Census
Committee. In this position he sue
ceeds the distinguished Republican
progressive, LaFolette, of Wisconsin,
who is now working with the Wilson
administration. Senator Chilton's
previous experience on this commit
tee. Oh which he served with such
giants as Cummins. Lippitt Shiyely
and Pomerene. viii so far toward en-
abling him to preside with ease and
ability over its sessions.
Tie is also again made member OF
the powerful Judiciary Committee, EN-
braciug in it's personnel many OF the
strongest intellccts of the Senate.
one of his large committee assign
meuts, that on Naval Affairs, is
new honor. West Virginia hayingbeen
previously represented on this com.
mittee by Senior Watson. Another
large new assignment is that to the
Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads
He was again placed on the big
Committee on lnterocean Canals,
and on the committee on Expenditures
in the Post Office Department and
that on printing He was further as
signed TO the Committee on EXpeudf-
lures in the Department OF Commerce
and Labor aud to the Committee on
Revolutionary Claims,
For the Census Committee he has
two good ofice-rooms in the capitol,
while in the Senate Chamber he oc-
cuplcs the splendidly-situatcd desk
formerly used by Senator Joe Bailey
OF Texas.
We trust all good West Virginians,
of whatever party who love their
state. viii rejoice at the splendid
showing made by Senator Chiffon.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
TIE PRESIDENTS CHURCH.

The United States is a State with
out a church, and for that very rea-
son the church affiliations of Presi-
dents are bound to excite a large
measure of popular interest Prob
ably no piece OF news coming out of
Washington in the last few days at
tracted wider attention the country
over than the dispatch which told
about President Wilson's going to
church on the first Sunday Of his ad-
m,nistration Even in this detail
OF his non-oflicial life he exhibited
the Independence OF routine which is
one Of tho most striking personal
characteristics He attended rel
atiyely obscure Presbyterian church
in an questionable part Of the city
although it had been taken as a mat
ter OF course that he would 60 TO a
much more conspicuous church OF
the same faith and sit in a pew for
meriy occupied by Presidents Lin
coin aud Harrison
No doubt the country as q whole
was pleased By the Presidents ac-
ton. The democratic instinct is
strong even in matters Of religious
association, and any preference
shown for simple surroundings in
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
TAMmAN4 NON eRArA.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says
concerning the reported Calling re.
eeption accorded Charles =. Murphy
OF Tammany Han On the ecclsicn Of
his recent visit to the White House
Chief Murphy of Tammany was
pictured as coming from the pres.
enee of President Wilson the other
frigid nature Of his reception. 1t is
not recorded that the New York boss
was surprised. In fact he had no
reason to assume that the president
would treat him otherwise than as
an ordinary American citizen calling
to pay his respects.
Neither Mr. Wilson. the admins
tration, nor the democratic party
owes the hos anything. Murphys
solid ninety delegates at Baltimore
were the influences delaying Mr. vii
sons nomination and for a long time
apparently making his selection ir-
possible. Mr. Wilson was about the
last man in he convention Tammany
wished to see named for president.
He was nominated against Tam
msny's wishes aud elected in spite
OF the Tamplany handicap.
so when Mr.. Wilson candidate
for president snubbea the Tammany
boss al Sartoga in a manner SO IN
nl!stakabln as to cause nationwide
comment the boss must nave under
stood what to expect in case the reD-
sonably certain democratic victory
was scored ir the approaching Ne
yember
Baltimore and Saratoga prepared
Tammany and fits big chief for the
selection as head of the new cabinet
of William J. Bryan, who made the
sensational fight on Tammany and
its delegates in the national eonyen-
ton.
Baltimore, Saratoga aud the in
creasing certainty OF Mr. Bryans ap'
pointment might also have prepared
Murphy for the elevation of William
&. McAdoo, man wholly out Of
sympathy with Tammany; McAdoo
head Of the treasury department who
will dispense large number of
juicy appointments in the Tammany
district, including that Of the port Of
New York.
"And blind must have been Tam
Mays leader were he not prepared
by these prenouitory signs for the
selection Of CoaTc 3sman Redfeld as
head of the department Of commerce.
For Redfeld was one to whom Tam
many denied a denomination last
year on the ground that he would
not play the organizations game ac-
cording to Murphy's specifications.
Secretaries Bryan. McAdoo and
RsiGeld constitute President VIII
sons defiance Of Tammany.'
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
THE FIRST SEASON WITH
THE PEACH ORCHARD.
BY MAURICE A. BLAKE Of the
New Jersey Agricultural Expen-
meni Station.

HE selection of the site for the
orchard is one OF the first con.
q sideratons in the planting of
peach orchard. and very
important one, for ii may mean success
or fixture according to the character OF
the soil. exposure and elevation which
is chosen.
Most fruit growers realize the i'm.
portance Of selecting a site which is
somewhat elevated above the sur
rounding land level. site which is
severely exposed to strong prevailing
winds. however, should be avoided, as
the young trees are likely to be blown
over or loosencd from the soil during
the FIRST seasoa Of growth If one
plans 70 develop extensive orchards
he sh0lAd choose site that will permit
of uniform and economical develop
ment and avoid areas with distinct If
reguaritics.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

been very generally overlook
ed. with the result that many
persons who own city lot, suburban
home or even farm now look upon
fruit as Il luxury This can all be
changed. but it must be remembered
that fruit plantation must claim the
attention OF It's owner from early
spring to late autumn. Its products,
too. must be so planned as to cover
the greatest possible portion Of the
seasons between frosts.
The soil at the disposal of the grower
will frequently be i'll suited to the
purposes Of home fruit garden. but
If the soil Is heavy II can be lightened
with sand if 1t Is not desirable to in
crease the proportion of humus which
1t contains, If 1t is lacking in organic
matter the addition of leaf mold and
der of some legumInous crop will ac-
complish the desired result N the
soil is loose and sandy, losing its store
of plant food readily. this fault can be
remedied by the addition of retentive
material, such as clay. II, on the 9th
er hand, the class of plants to be gen
orally grown is suited to Il loose,
sandy soil and it seems desirable TO
add to the collection plant such as
plum, which naturally requires
heavy. retentive soil, it would nm
doubtedy he better to change the
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

sought to be modest aud inconspicu-
Gus church goers, and in that they
have lived up to sop.d American
tradition otiicial titles and digni-
ties should be waived at the church
door.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
THE GRAPES ARE RIPE"

THE GRAPES ARE RIPE"
character of the plant by grating it
upon n stock adapted to sandy soil
conditions than to attempt to modify
the soil to suit the plant. Changes in
plants are not always easily accom-
plished. and with many plants there
Is no alternative but to use them on
their own roots In this latter case
the soil itself must be made to con
form TO the demands OF the plants
The soil, in addition to being heavy
and retentive may also be cold and
wet In such case the addition Of
sand will not entirely overcome the
difficulty Sand viii tighten and fl
cilitate natural drainage. but If the
soil be nnduly moist the only remedy
lies in thorough undertakings.
Work at Planting Time.
Al planting time all broken or De
cayed roots should be cut away, leay-
ing only smooth cut surfaces and
healthy wood to come in contact with
the soil If a large part OF the root
planting the top should he cut back
In proportion to the roots remaining
The holes in which trees, vines or
shrubs are to be set should he ample
so that the roots OF the plant may
have full natural spread. The earth
at the bottom of the holes should be
loosened n spade depth below the line
of excavation The soil placed inn
mediately IN contact with the roots OF
the newly set plant should be rich top
soil free from soil or partially decayed
organic matter. Firm the soil over the
roots hy tramplnc Movement q soil
water is thus set MP and the food supply
of the soil brought Immediately to the
use of the plant When the operation
of tranSplantnG is complete the plant
should stand one or two inches deeper
than it stood in the nursery
The matter OF pruning should receive
careful and detailed attention, For eX-
ample. in the case Of the apple aud the
pear the fruits are borne upon "spugs'
OF the previous years growth only
these spurs appearing on wood one
year or more OF age Heading i'm or
shortening each shoot of the seasons
growth must he done With care in or
der not to reduce the bearing wood lie
yond n profitable limit The benr.ne
shoots are usually more obscure!y 10
Gated upon the side Of the branches.
With the peach. however il Is the
wood Of the last seasons growth upnu
which the fruits are directly borne. and
with them heading In may be success
fully employed 20 limit the quantity OF
fruit borne by re tree.
The grape bears its fruit on shoots
OF the season, which in turn usually
arise from canes Of III previous year
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

,,,,e,r,,,t, ,or,t m. 1,,,,,,.r,, ay ,,t,
TREE HEADED ABOUT TWO FEET HlGH
WHEN SET
the greate,t importance The peach
will succeed on n great variety of soils
but n we'll drained SANDY loan is con.
sidered best The adaptability of the
surface soil for ueach growing is much
modified by the character of the sub
soil and upderlviur strata Some of
the heavier lonms and even soils con
tainjpo some clay NAV he made to nro
dur, fina no,.hn, II tine srbsoji is nor
ons and affords oood draipoce The
hotter so calla1 "chestnnt soils. nra
wall ,d.rtc,, IN no.,chae and tho traas
I;va lon,,o, thor mon tha s.,dy soils
Tho nurcb,so of trcos far n.arh oroyv
ina, is a Troublesome md nn7zItn, ona
IN rn.uv fruit growers
In oenor.I way II mol,os verv lit
rio difference where tho trees ore crown
If tbav ,rp wall crown and are free
rron iniurjons iu.,rts and diseases
some believe that neacb trees grown in
tho soufh and sot in - loculit, = cou
siderable distonca IN tho north are like.
Nv n .t,rt INTO grnwtl, too a,rlv in tba
snripr hut mis- win nor no the case
avon tho frst ve,r IL tho trnes AFRO
pronorl, hordloI rar,car,tn,n ,,roa
~ determines tho time when the frees
will start into growth The top Of a
peach tree may be placed in green
house in winter and brought into bloom
with the roots frozen soIidly outside
or the roots may be kept warm in the
greenhouse and the ron exposed out
side, with the result that the portion OF
the trunk inside will send out new
SrowtllS, while the part exposed 10 low
temperature viii remain dormant
one should aim to avoid buying trees
which are grown ID locality where
any serious disease, such as peach vel
lows or root gail' Is known to he
established 1t is very desirable also
to secure trees tree from scale. but
this Is not MS important rs the Diseases
mentioned, rs the scale can be control
led by proper Spraying. ana this opera
ton Will he necessary each year, even
It stock free from scale IS set
Do not order trees from an agent
who represents firm OF whose relia
bility YOU are not certain, aud it is bct
tar in amy c.sn to nr,Ipr directlv from
the nurservman
~ o.,.r
lreeS are E'"uVu ny nursery men i'll
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"t'er Is tHe I'o't "''"'"'e ana ue''''
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

Attorney General McReyaoids f
the only bachelor of the new cabinet
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
Selection Of a Site.

The selection Of site also involves
the selection of the soil, and this is of
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
Home Course In
Fruits and Berries
One of Nine Articles by Government and
State Horticulturists and Pomoiogists
PLANNING THE HOME FRUIT GARDEN
By c. CORBETT. Forcuturst Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department Of Agriculture.
Y%HE possibilities in fruit culture

upon RESTRICTED AREAS nave
been very generally overlook
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
LANE EANTS
Head OF Interior Department
Becomes Exhausted While
Viewing Parade.

OAKLAND. Cal. September 10-Secre-
tary Of the Interior Franklin X. Lane fell
in faint here yesterday while reviewing
the Admission day parade Of the Native
Sons organization. He was removed to
the home Of his brother, Dr. Frederick
Lane. in Berkeley.
All plans for Secretary Lanes departure
were abandoned when a diagnosis Of his
case by physician called in consultation
disclosed slight attack Of angina
pectoris Secretary Lane was ordered to
bed and will be kept absolutely quiet for
several days.
The physicians say that while his case
is not serious complete rest Is necessary.
He had complained Of not feeling well
before the parade started.
Mrs. Lane said her husband had been
suffering from overwork and i weak
heart for several months.
Secretary Lanes illness is not serious.
and few days rest will bring him
around all right, according to q telegram
received at the Department OF the In
terror this morning from his private sec
rotary, II. ". Meyer. The message says:
DO not be alarmed at any reports OF
Secretary's illness. Is result Of two
exceedingly strenuous months A few
days rest will put him on his fest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
ARTIST MILLAR AND WIFE
KILLED BY FAST EXPRESS
Was Among the Most Widely
Known Painters and Etchers
in New York.

NEW YORK, September 1o--A large
circle of artists here is shocked by the
death OF Addison T. Millar and Mrs. MIL
lar, who were killed when their automo-
bile struck by an express train near
Norwalk, Conn.,, Monday night. Millar
was one Of the most widely known paint
ers and etchers In New York and might
be said to have international fame, for
some Of his work may be seen in the
Btbliothique Rationale in Paris.
Several of his etchings and paintings
also hang in the New York public IL
brary, the Congressional Library at
Washington and the Detroit Museum OF
Art Only two weeks ago he carried of
first honors in an exhibition given by
the local artists colony. His greatest
successes were won with warm colorful
pictures OF Spanish and oriental objects,
his I'm Old Madrid being particularly
well known. He was born in Warren.
Chic. I'm 1850 and studied under several
masters In New York and Paris.
Mrs. .Millar. somewhat younger than her
hus ,and was Miss Jane A. Craft OF
Cleveland. They We're married in that
city in 1884.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
RESORT IS F|RE-SWEPT
Salisbury Beach, Mass, Suf-
fers Property Loss of !
$780, 900.

SALISBURY BEACH. Mass, Septsm-
Der 10.-This summer resort was swept
oy nre late yesterday. a church. six ho-
tells and $50 cottages being DESTROYED.
TWO hundred and Atty thousand dollars.
worth or property was wiped out within
an area three-ouarters of a mile long
and 100 yards wide. The Cushing Hotel
and annex. the Atlantic House. Castle
Mona, Hotel leighton, the Newark Ho-
tei. Hotel Comet the Essex block. a
business building, the post office building
and several beach attractions were de-
stroyed. Many guests In the hotels lost
all their belongings.
chill northeast wind whipping in from
Massachusetts bay at sunrise TODAY
found 10 homeless vacationists shly,r-
ing under scanty covering on Salisbury
beach. Clad IN thin clothing men, woal-
en- and children had stood guard all
night over the few belongings they wero
able to rescue from the sweep OF the
are.
Heaps OF smoking ruins were all that
remained today OF nearly 3eu cottages
and seven hotels that were in the path
OF the names Rumors of com ng arr.s -
and state police investigator ere cur
rent early. Early today a squad of no.
lice arrived from haveIhiil Oincials
were apparently satisfied that a second
nre which broke out shortly after md
night at the southern end of the beach
was OF incendiary origin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
Births Reported.

The following births have been report
ed to the health department in the las
twenty-four hours:
Abraham and Mary cinnamon, girl.
Charles and Rosie Racoosin, boy.
Mike and Mary Rinaldi. boy.
Thomas H. and Jessie L. Osborn, girl
Theodore and Georgia V. Mackingtosh
boy.
j. H. and Elva Meetz, girl.
Wilbur L. and Chloe Medley. girl.
Frank and Lula NJ. Madden, boy.
William and Theresa Klitz, girl.
Speros and Helen kolivias, boy.
Maurice and Lottie A. Homilier, boy.
Frederick l. and Susie /. Hardy. boy.
John K. and Win;fred Fre:ot. girl.
Oscar A. and Maggie E. Estep, boy.
Charles R. and Ida NJ. Evans. boy.
Orlando and Eva Quicker. boy.
Isaac H. and Catherine Crabill. boy. ,
Eugene and Dorothy Burch boy.
Samuel. and Natalie Hill. girl.
Lewis and Florence Corn sh, boy.
Edwin L. and Mabel Barker, boy.
John D. and Ella NJ. Butler. girl.
Virgil 0. and Mabel =. Blue, girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
new WITNESSES CALLED
IN GAS OFFICE TRAGEDY
Surprises in. Inquiry Into Miss
Wainwright's Death at
Salisbury, Md.

SALISBURY, Md. September 10
States Attorney George w. Bell sprang
a surprise here yesterday by announcing
that he was going to have the grand jury
make thorough investigation into
the gas Office tragedy, and summoned
three new witnesses. Ten Of the six
teen witnesses who testified at the
coroner's inquest were summoned to
appear before the grand jury yester-
day, but only one of them was exam
ined-William P. Truitt. The new
witnesses summoned are William X.
Leatherbury. Nick Carter and Edward
Evens. Why these additional witnesses
were summoned was not stated.
One of the strongest arguments OF
the defense is that no evidence has
been introduced to show that Mr..
Smith, gas company official. took an
actual part in the alleged operation
which resulted in Miss Watnwrights
death.
Another surprise was sprung when
it was said that Arthur K. Leonard.
who was reported to be the fiance Of
Miss Wainwright. and John Turner. a
friend of Mr.. Leonard's, testified that
they knew several facts that would
throw additional light on the case, and
declared their intention of asking to
be summoned before the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued tc
the following:
George =. Cooper Of Fort Myer, Va.
and Esther G. Irving Of this city
H. Brooke Griffith and n. Lorena Fet.
ger.
Thomas j. Hayden and Katherine I
Taylor, both OF Mount Rainier. Nd.
George r. Williams and Frances NJ
White.
Edward j. Hines of this city and Effie
L Brown Of West Grove. Pa.
John Kilroy and Mary c. Carney.
William S. Fletcher and Edith $. Mont
gomery.
Thomas L. Doyle and Katherine A
Roche. both of Baltimore, Md.
Charles L. Brown and Katie Ross.
Robert c. Welton and Nola Goode. boil,
of Richmond, Va.
Wyman Il. Howe and Amelia &. LEM
Edward p. Jenkins and Lulu N.
Ryman.
William Maske and Carrie j. Chesel-
dine, both of Prince Georges county, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
FATAL DUEL WITH PISTOLS.
Oklahoma Postmaster and Constable
Fatally Wound Each Other.

ANTLERS. Okla, September TO- C. B.
Taylor. postmaster at Farris, Okla. and
Bert Stevens. a constable. are dead as
the result OF pistol duel in which they
ged on the streets Of Farris Monday
night.
Two years ago two men went to Tay-
lor's home, and after calling him out.
attacked him and inflicted injuries which
kept him Under physicians care for
three months. Taylor accused Stevens
OF being out Of his assailants. Since
then both men have threatened TO shoot
each other on sight.
When they met both began shooting.
and each fell fatally wounded. Both
died soon afterward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
WILL START CANARY FARM.
Admiral Osterhaus, Retired, Feels
Lost Without Something to Do"

NEW YORK, September 1O.-Rear Ad-
nniral Hugo Osterhaus, L. s. N. retired,
who was in command OF the great fleet
Of warships making up the north At
iantic squadron. at the time Of his re-
tirement on his sixty-first birthday. last
June, proposes to start canary bird
farm. He has returned from Germany,
where he has been visiting his ninety
one-year-old father, Brig. Gen. Peter j.
Osterhaus, L. S. A., retired, who has a
bird farm In Germany.
II feel lost without something TO do"
said Admiral Osterhaus, land have in
vented q job for myself. ! have brought
over twelve canary birds and am going
to start d bird farm like my fathers. I
shall raise doves on my farm, too, and
call them doves o. peace :" -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Montgomery Bush, IS years, Washing
ton Asylum Hospital.
Phil NJ Leakin. 50 years. Garfield Hos
pital.
Leonard W. Bates. T. years, 1920 1itil
street northwest.
James Moriarty, sc years, 1855 Quincy
street northwest.
John A. Murphy, - years, Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Nellie Metze. 8 months, Children's Hos
pital.
Harry ". Hardy, 1 day, $50 I street
southeast
Amanda Campbell, 81 years, SO Defrees
street northwest.
Julia Champion, % years, 40S L street
southeast.
Frank J. Posey, 4 months, 1856 80
street southwest.
Elmer " Hill, 3 months, 14l2 Morris
road southeast.