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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
card of Thanks

Card of Thanks -.
We desire to express our most sim
cere thanks to the many kind friends
who so generously contributed their
assistance during our sad bereave-
ment in the death OF our beloved
brother. George Darveau. Also for
the beautiful floral offerings received.
MRS. ". BELL AND
DAUGHTER.
II. J. LATOURELLE
AND FAMILY
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
LARGE GATHERING ON
FAMOUS FRONT PORCH

MARION, March IA. P)-
Hardlhg's neighbors bade him God
speed today in a formal farewell
which brought to the famous front
porch one of its largest gatherings.
The city presented him with silver
plaque inscribed Gods Blessing to
You"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
PORTLAND NEWSPAPER
MAN DIES AT SHANGHAI

PORTLAND, March IA. P.)-
David f. Morrison, editorial writer of
the Portland Telegram. died at
Shanghai today of pneumonia while
on tour studying the oriental mar
kets. according to a message to the
Telegram.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
'DENBY'S POLICY WILL
Be BATTLE EFFICIENCY

WASHINGTON. March 2.-(U. P.)
A United States navy of battle ef-
ficiency' will be Edwin Denby's pol
icy as secretary of the navy. he de-
clared following a conference with
Daniels. every subordinate TO that
one object must go by the board"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02

Humorc Come TO the Surface In the
spring as in no other season. They
don't run themselves all off that way.
however. but mostly remain In the sys-
tenn. HOODS Sarsaparilla removes
them. wards off danger, makes good
health sure.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Loo king-Take
Olive Tablets

To have a clear. pink skin. bright
eyes, no pimples. a feeling Of buoyancy
like childhood days, you must keep
your body free from poisonous wastes.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets Ia vege-
table compound mixed with olive Oil
act on the liver and bowels like calomel
yet have no dangerous after effect.
Take one nightly and note results.
They start the bile and overcome
constipation That's why millions Of
boxes are sold annually, l5c and 3Oc
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
RRTDE TO BE HoNORED.

For the pleasure of Mrs. Paul Ost-
root, a recent bride, Mrs. E. +. Aver
i'll and Mrs. Luther j. Goldman will
entertain most informally on Saturday
afternoon at the Averill home on Per-
kins Avenue. Mrs. Ostroot, Mrs. Aver
i'll and Mrs. Goldman are sorority sis
ters, the three being members of Del
ia Gamma sorority.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
TWO TRA|NMEN KILLED
MANY OTHERS BRUISED

HARRISBURG, Pa, Mar. 2.-U.
P)-Two trainmen were killed and a
woman and child slightly hurt and
scores Of others bruised when Penn
sylvania passenger train ran into the
read end of a freight train near New
nort.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
ENTIRE NOUS To MEET.

Members of the Entire Nous, after
noon bridge club. and their husbands,
will be guests tomorrow night at an
evening bridge party at the home of
MFR. and Mrs. Fred Bennion. when
Mrs. Bennion and Mrs d. d. Hobart
will be hostesses.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
StenOgraphy Taught

Afternoons or evenings by experienced
teacher. Standard course In Gregg
Shorthand. Typewriting. business let
ter writing and office practice. given
at COZ Cosbie. Phone el5-R.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
MILF MEEr roMoRRow

Africa" will be the theme for a
meeting of the Women's Missionary
Society of the Christian church tomor-
row afternoon in the pastors study
Mrs. Rex Gray. head Of Division No. q
will be in charge. Members and
friends have been invited to attend.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
LEAVE FOR SARLSoN.

Mrs. C. H. Stewart Of Carlson,
Washington. who has been in Pendle-
ton visiting her father. r.. w. Case. de-
parted today for her home, accom-
panied by her father, who win reside
with his daughter. Lewis Case. son Of
Mr.. Case. went with them on a busi-
ness trip and will return to Pendleton
later.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
PfoNErRs HAVE MEETING

FIUNEEIts HAVE MEETING
or special interest was a meeting
cf Pioneer ladies' Club members yes-
ierday afternoon in the library club
room. when Mrs. w. b. Mays, Mrs. ;.
u. Thompson. Mrs. Mary Disosway.
Mrs Minnie Stillman. Mrs J. II. Raley,
Mrs Emily lsaaos Mrs. Minerva
Morse. Mrs. Il. l. smith and Mrs. Net
tie MILESTONE were hostesses.
Pendleton's big flood. which occur
led In December. 1852, was the theme
for an entertaining talk by Mrs. J. F.
i;ohinson. Mrs. Robinson recalled the
amusing Incidents OF the event and
men. oned the names Of many Of the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02

Knox made 1t plain today that while
he supported the loan group "in prin-
ciple" he would not say whether he
subscribed TO all the terms Of the
agreement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02

MRS. SNOW CHOSEN.
Mrs. J. c. Snow was chosen presi-
dent of the Current Literature Club
for the ensuing year at the annual
business meeting held yesterday after
noon in the library. Mrs. Snow has
served as vice-president during the
past year. She succeeds Mrs Nor
borne Berkeley. Mrs. Thomas Waugh
an was chosen vice-president, Mrs, C..
S. Jerard secretary. while Mrs. James
Welch was reelected secretary.
Modern Contemporaneous Litera-
ture," was the subject for study by the
club during the past year of the clubs
activity, was chosen as the topic for
the coming years study. Special en-
phasis is to be given to modern dra-
, ma.
For the past two years the club has
provided for n little French orphan
and at the meeting II was voted to
care for the child for another year.
after which time she will be self-sup-
porting. The club voted also TO sup
port the Armenian relief drive.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
HOSTS FOR PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Gordon York were
hosts last night at an informal party.
In unique contest trophies were won
by Mrs. Clyde Tucker and Mrs. Finley
Graybeal. Mrs. Lincoln York assisted
the hostess in serving refreshments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
RorARIANs TO ENTERTAIN

Members of the Rotary Club will en-
tertain their ladies this evening at a
formal dinner dance at the Elks club.
The affair is the second given by Ro-
tarians during the winter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
CLUB To MEET

The Riverside Needlecraft Club will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the home
OF Mrs George Wachtel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
IuRspAY CLUB TO MEET

I1URSJAY Club TO MEEI
Members of the Thursday Afternoon
Club will meet tomorrow afternoon in
the library club room with Mrs. Ben
famine L. Burroughs and Mrs. Harold
J. Warner as hostesses.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
VISITS FATHER.

Mrs. ID. II. Harrison and small
daughter Lois, are guests Of Mrs Har-
rison's father. s. H. Walker.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02

Mrs. G. w. Phelps was at the plano.
Mrs. Frank Frazier was in charge OF
the enjoyable program,
For the social hour. Mrs. Ellen G,
fond and Miss Ida Boyd presided at
a tea table centered BY ferns The
next meeting of the club will be the
| first Tuesday in April.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
ATHENA NJ

ATHENA MATRoNS HERE.
Mrs. c. II. Smith and Mrs. Radtke
OF Athena, are visitors in Pendleton
today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-02
CLUB WILL MEET

The Iavendar Club will meet tomor-
row afternoon at the home of Mrs
Anna Mcconnell. 716 Jane Street.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10

Sawyer--SnOcK at the death of his
son resulted fatally to A., Tofflemeire,
81. His son, a BANKER died in a AIinOt
police station where he was taken by
officers who believed him intoxicated
Richardton-The Stark county Red
Cross nurse has been made field dep
uty to the ,couEty superintendent OF
schools, combining the work of the
two offices.
Bayne-Permission has been granted
the Northern Pacific railroad by the
Interstate Commerce commission to
abandon the two mile branch between
this point and Brent.
Observation-Disclosures bills have been
introduced in the senate and 81 in the
house during the present session.
Comparatively few have yet had final
action.
Mandarin defeating the Fargo
basketball team on their home floor
Mandan's quint established itself as
one of the real contenders for the
state championship.
Ellendale-A horse was killed and
an automobile was wrecked and
burned when the two collided, but the
rider and the driver both escaped
without q scratch.
Blabon-Check forgeries totaling
about $4,000 are charged against Myrtle
Cole, 22-year-old local youth. He op.
Grated in Montana and this state since
the first of the year and was arrested
in Minnesota.
Sliields-Picking up pitcher of
what he thought was water, Jack Culp
took big drink Of sulphuric acid.
Physicians saved his life but his ton.
sis were burned out.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10
Dance at Seeman Park on Friday,
Feb. 18th, for the benefit of the band.
Everybody invited.-Adv.

Barbara Schweitzer went to Bis
marck Friday of last week to bring
home her daughter, Maria, from the
hospital, where she had been suffering
from typoid fever for five weeks.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10


ings throughout the county. Six Of
the meetings had been held when the
Record man talked with Mr.. Sauer.
In every instance, local people have
undertaken the organization work in
their own township. 1t is prob
able that an outside organizing team
will not be sent into the county at all.
Ed. S. Delaney, a prominent stock
man Of the Valley City neighborhood,
is with Mr.. Sauer. They do not So
licit memberships at the meetings, but
explain the proposition and arrange
for organizers to do the signing up.
The work is drawing the interest of
farmers Of both league and anti
league political leanings.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10
FOR SALE

/ Building 24x56, can be bought at
reasonable price. Merchandise stock
$4,000 to 81 1000, for sale at 1914 prices.
Also fixtures. Building can be traded
in for land, or rented, but must sell
stock and fixtures. Bad health reason
for selling. Good business location.
Did $4,000 business in 1920. Inquire
at Record ofiice.-Adv.feb24
For quick service call Phone 14-2
for Gasoline and Oils. C. F. Russell,
Standard Oil Agent, Linton, N. D..
Adv. Pip 30
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10
IN TOWN AND OUT

ScsSceSeSSSSssSssssc sSSssSsSsssSssss
Leonard and Albert Jellema, of the
Hull neighborhood, were Linton Wis
itors last night.
Harry Haugse went to Bismarck
Thursday to attend a convention Of
blacksmiths there.
John Shenkenberger spent several
days in Bismarck attending cream
buyers convention.
j. P. Schott and VIM. Bcchtle au-
toed to Bismarck Thursday, returning
the following day.
VIM. F. Cleveringa and Arendt
Van der Liam were Pollock people in
Linton Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Meier, of
Roscoe, were guests at the Fred Kelsch
home the past week.
Miss Anna Malsam is here from
Hillsview, S. D., with her brother
Matt Volk, and family.
Look over the Spring Book of FASH
ions from Victor Ladies' Tailoring Co.
at the Ladies' Shop.-Adv.
DR.. and Mrs. Shoemaker returned
Monday from their wedding trip to
Minnesota and other points.
The Priscilla Club and their hus-
bands are to be entertained at the A.
NJ Junge home this evening.
Ted. McCrory has gone to Bismarck
where he will take business course
at the business college there.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
j. R. Volk at St. Alexius hospital,
Bismarck, the first of the week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob F..
Foerderer, On the Mccormack farm,
east of Linton, a girl, Feb. 9Th.
Messrs. and Mesdames P. V. Wolfe
and Frank Nieuwsma were up from
the south end of the county yesterday.
Mrs. F.. C. Brooks returned to her
home in Montana, Monday, after a
few days visit with Linton relatives.
Word has been received in Linton
that daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Culbertson, of Pipestone,
MINI.
Frank Stevens left Monday FIR his
home at Glenfeld, N. D., after an
extended visit with his sister, Mrs.
Portz.
L. E. Feinstein's father arrived
from St. Louis, Mo-, last Saturday
for an extended visit with his Linton
relatives.
Have 1880 Titan and 5-bottom P.
1. u. CIV in good shape. Wifi sell
cheap. Bryant L. Baker, Temvik, u.
E-Aay.
George Richardson returned Satur-
day from Bismarck where he success
fully underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Ri. Rev. ]. Poyntz Tyler, Bish-
op of North Dakota, will be in Linton,
on Sunday, Feb. 18th, and will con-
duct services at the Episcopal Church
as follows:
Sunday School at 10 a.. m.
Holy Communion at II a. m.
Evening Prayer at 7:45 p. m.
The Bishop will preach at all ser
vices.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10

TAKE YOUR STORAGE BAT.
Terry TO THE NORTHWESTERN
MOTOR co. FOR WINTER STOR.
AGE. WE USE A TUNGAR REC.
TIFIER. NO DANGER OF OVER.
CHARGING OR FREEZING. BEST
FACILITIES. BEST EQUIPMENT.
s
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10

Dance at Seeman Park on Friday,
Feb. 18th, for the benefit of the band.
Everybody invited.-Adv.
For Sale-5-rocm house, with so.
foot lot. Good place for garden.
Apply to Wallace Kyes, Linton, N. D.
ADV.
The Guild met at the Chas. Carley
home yesterday afternoon, ,Mesdames
Carley, Coonen and Sandidge being
hostesses.
Henry Reamann and Cashier Nc
Cain, of the Farmers State Bank of
Braddock, were in Linton last night
on business.
VIM. Schmierer, who has been
hauling ice, for Paul Marshall, fell
off load of ice one day last week and
injured his back.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Carley and
daughter, Sarah, returned from Bis
marck Thursday of last week, after
visit of several days.
W. P. Groen, of the Hull neigh
borkood, one Of the old-timer of sour,-
ern Emmons, spent Tuesday and yes
terday at the county sea-.
John E.. Van Beck, Martin Rypke-
ma and Gerrit Van der Vorste were
Westfield people in Linton Friday for
the farm bureau meeting.
County Supt. Hanson and County
Judge Tracy went to Bismarck Mon
day to watch the legislative proceed
ings a couple of days.
Mrs. Smith and son, Dale, of Abb
erdeen, accompanied Conductor Smith,
Of the Milwaukee, to Linton for the
dance Friday night of last week.
DR.. Wolverton was called t. Stras-
burg yesterday wednesday, evening,
to attend two of James Boris children
who, it is feared, have pneumonia.
Mrs. Louis Berkholz came down
from Hazelton Monday night for
visit with relatives and to attend the
shower for Mrs. Shoemaker, her sis
ter.
A. C. Wagner, Civil war veteran,
and the last survivor living in Linton,
was quite seriously ill last week. He
has recovered sufficiently to be around,
however.
The Victory Orchestra of Minneapo-
lis furnished music for dance at the
pavilion last Friday night which was
we'll attended and which was greatly
greatly enjoyed.
A number Of ladies spent the eve
ming at the home of Mrs. j. H. Shoe
maker Monday evening, she being
recent bride. A number of beautiful
gifts were received.
The revenue collector informs this
paper that a Mr.. B. E. Hitchcock
will be in Hazelton March 18th and
Linton March 9th and 9th to assist in
making out income tax returns.
DR.. Wolverton was called to attend
Mrs. Joseph Geffre, near St. Michael
church, east of Linton, Sunday night,
and again Tuesday. Mrs. Geffre was
quite ill, but is now out of tlanger.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10

George Dockter has been on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. A. N. Junge returned Friday
from visit at Bismarck.
Teachers examinations are being
held in Linton this week.
A dance at Strasburg Monday drew
crowd of Linton young people.
Miss Regina Volk, Of Strasburg,
spent Friday with Linton friends.
Raymond Volk, of Hague, was a
Linton business visitor Tuesday.
Miss Mildred Raven has returned to
her school work in Minneapolis.
George Schatz spent Sunday with
his brother, Fred, at Durnstad.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bader were up
from their home near Dale Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. E. D. Fogle spent
several days in Bismarck last week.
Mrs. j. R.. Volk went to Bismarck
Saturday. Mr.. Volk went Tuesday.
Ed. Larvick, of the Temvik coun-
try, was a Linton viistcr yesterday.
JOS. Clark, of the Dale neighbor-
hood, was in Linton Thursday OF last
week.
Mrs. Henry Ruede returned Monday
from a brief visit with relatives at
iceland
Messrs. Hannawalt, Whitford and
Winchester we're Linton visitors Tues
day night.
Peter Borr, of Strasburg, was
Linton visitor Monday on his way to
Bismarck.
l.. E. Feinstein returned home Sat-
urday from a business visit to the
Twin Cities.
Bert Statema, Ike Hollaar and Peter
Dykema were up from Southern En-
mons Friday.
VIM. Heyerman and family spent
Sunday with friends in the Westfield
neighborhood.
Bert Reidlinger, who has been at
tending cchool at Fargo, returned
home Monday.
A load of horses was shipped Sat-
urday to Iceland, Mich, by Messrs.
Rocks and Haak.
Jacob Wohl and George Keller, both
of Temvik, were Linton visitors Thurs
day of last week.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10
FOR SALE

Duroc Jersey Boar Pigs, Pathfinder
and Defender strain. Priced to sell.
GERRIT WANDER vORsTE.
de23-30 Westfeld. N ~
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10
Battery !! Service for
Winter Storage

+.
We specialize in the care Of
automobile storage batteries.
Best recharging equipment in the
city. We give your battery in
dividual attention. All work
guaranteed Z
We have the best equipment
in town.
Leave your battery with us for
Expert Recharge Service. Ser
vice battery furnished if desired.
Testing free.
Linton Machine Shop /
A. L. BRIDDELL,Mgr. /.
q n Vi /. L. 4
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10
Japs Uniform In Size.

S~po OVuSs" =" Stxo
The striking uniformity Of size
among the japanese is illustrated by
the, fact that measurements taken OF
an infantry regiment showed no va
riati0ns exceeding two inches In
height or twenty pounds In weight.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10

Dance at Seeman Park on Friday,
Feb. 18th, for the benefit of the band.
Everybody invited.-Adv.
Barbara Schweitzer went to Bis
marck Friday of last week to bring
home her daughter, Maria, from the
hospital, where she had been suffering
from typoid fever for five weeks.
The local Masonic lodge is arrang-
ing card party and banquet for the
evening of Washington's Birthday,
Feb. 22d. All Masons, their wives
and all Eastern Stars are invited.
Miss Katie Haag, of Strasburg, I'M
derwent an operation for the removal
Of pcrfrated, gangrenous appendix
Monday morning. She is making a
good recovery at the Wolverton hos
pital.
For Sale-Lease on half section of
good land, 100 acres now in rye, gas
engine and other farm implements.
Outside work with engine. Located
miles from Selfridge. Send in
quiries to this office.-Adv. feb1O-24
The farm bureau meeting that was
called last Friday to elect officers for
the ensuing year elected S. G.. Busby
president and Elmer Anderson secre-
tary, and then decided to.call off the
election until after the present drive.
Announcements have been received
in Linton of the birth of daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Mcclellan, of
Marcus, Iowa. Mrs. Mcclellan was
formerly Miss Luella Schilling of this
place.
Marriage licenses issued this week
by Judge Tracy are as follows: Karl
Aukeliker, of Krupp, Canada, and
Martha Schlosser, of Strasburg; Jens
P. Nelson and Mrs. Anna Nelson, of
Linton.
Deputy U. S. Marshal Chas. Scott
was in Linton couple of days this
week on his way to and from Stras-
burg, where he served summons on
several Strasburg people in Federal
court proceedings.
Several Of the higher. officials of
the Dakota Central are here from Alb
erdeen to attend the hearing held last
night before the railroad commission
in response to complaints relative to
the telephone service.
VIM. Macnider has returned from
his visit to California points. He pre-
fers North Dakota to the much touted
Pacific Coast. Mr.. Macnider has
lived longer in the territory now en-
bracing Emmons county than any 9TH
er person still here.
Word from Ed. McConville, of the
Dale neighborhood, is to the effect that
he recently returned from Akron,
Iowa, where he was recently called
by the death of his mother. The lady
was also the mother of Commissioner
Frank j. McConville.
DR.. .Wolverton made trips Friday,
Saturday and Sunday to the home of
Valentine Kieffer, Is miles southeast
of Linton, to attend Peter Kieffer, who
was critically ill with double pneu-
monia. The young man safely passed
the crisis, Sunday.
Coffee and Cocoa at Absolute
Wholesale Prices to Consumers. s
lbs good Rio $1.19; S lbs Sunlight,
SLABS lbs Golden Brand, $2.79. Five
lbs. Cocoa only SO cents. Add parcel
post; send check or money order to
Reiber & Son, Minneapolis, MIMI
Adv.-F3-24 ..-.....3....-
Three children of the Strasbure
neighborhood have been pneumonia
patient at the Wolverton hospital fol
the past. week. They are Gertie
daughter Of Zacheus Bachmaier; Aga
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-02-10
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank those who assisted
us during the last illness and death
of our mother, and we extend especial
thanks to those who helped with the
music.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-31

every other one OF the CSt shvdhi be value
less, one little pinch Of spinach seed, wnicE
ne picked up in Liaoyang, vii! many times
pay what it cost to send him TO China. Ttis
spinach seed, carefully grown aud selected,
has resulted in what Norton, the spinach
specialist of the government, declares is
the best ever produced. It's especial value
is that it grows late in the summef after
ordinary spinach has failed
" A MONG the fruits that Meyer obtained
"a during his first three years in China
are the wild Ussurian pears. These pears
would hardly tempt . schoolbcy, but tine
trees are resistant to fire blight. Any one
who has seen his pear trees melt away with
fire. blight will realize what this fact may
mean
From the Wei -tsi shan mountains,
where he collected the white barked pine
seeds, Meyer first saw that gorgeous tree,
the huang lien shu, or Chinese pistachio.
In the spring, it is wine with delicate
new foliage, and il the autumn it turns,
like our American oak, to flaming scarlet
and gold In Chico, Calf, there is already
an avenue of Chinese pistach:o trees.
growing every year more beautiful. in years \
to come, thousands of these. little trees.
raised from seed, will add a brilliant touch
to the somber autumn coloring Of the Cali
fornia hills for they will grow on the driest
gravel hillsides. trust that. to a Chinese
gentleman, it will be satisfaction TO know
that the huang lien shu, which, al o giant
fifty feet high. shades the grave of Con-
fucius, is adding . touch of beauty to the
eastern as well as the western shores Of
the Pacific.
"A very slender, pyramidal cedar and q
wonderful golden fowered hibiscus from
this region are other beautiful additions that
Meyer made to our landscapes. A beautiful
single, yellow rose. Rosa xanthina- which
he found in Shusban, is today scattered
from gardens along the Potomac, where