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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-09-28

Rebuilding of Camp Lewis with per-
manent barracks and establishment of
an army air base at the post within
the near future, is predicted by Major
General Charles A. Morton. command
er of the Ninth Corps area, who is in
Tacoma on his annual trip of inspec-
ton
The Pacific Cranberry exchange
which harvests the bulk of the cram
berry crop has arranged to finance
the growers for the picking of their
fruit With one of the largest crops
ever grown in contrast with the small
crop of last season, the growers have
the additional satisfaction this year of
having the finest quality that has
been yet seen in the district.
AS an incentive to good live stock
breeding, Governor Louis F. Hart Of
fered the winner in the Boys and
Girls club stock judging at the state
fair at Yakima a prize Holstein-F Eric
sian bull calf from the herd of the
western state hospital at Steilacoom.
The receipts for the opening day Of
the Kittitas County fair and rodeo ex-
ceeded the total receipts of any pre-
vious fair ever held in the county, ac-
cording to word received from Ellens-
burg. Ideal Indian summer weather
and the intense interest shown by the
people accounted fol the crowds that
damned every inch of the new grand
stand and bleachers
Spokane and Portland will be put
on an equal freight basis, according
to an agreement arrived at between
the American Railway Express COM
pany and ice cream manufacturers. 1t
was mutually agreed that the Portland
rate should be increased to the level
of the Spokane rate
With about $4,000 left from last
years budget the school board al
Walla Walla is considering erecting g
two-story brick building to be used fol
vocational training. The board mem
bers said recently that the building
which is badly needed, will not cost
more than $4,000, and as money is
already on hand, it can be built will
no burden to taxpayers.
| Contract calling for the furnishing
of from 100000 to 100000 gray col
ored facing bricks for the new Olym
pic community hotel at Seattle has
been awarded to the Washington Brick
and Lime company of Spokane The
cost will be about $4,000.
The annual livestock and farm prod
ucts exhibit of Oakesdale and that vi
entity, will be held October and c
Preparations are being made for hous
ing the exhibits, and larger displa,
than ever before is expected in al
lines. Many prizes are offered in spe
cial classes
Power development in the Inlan,
Empire, with the resulting possibili
ties for selling electrical equipment
has decided the Pacific States Electric
company to lease warehouse at Spc
kane and bring in stock worth $1O0
600. This company has an investmen
of 100000 on the Pacific coast, an,
some of it's branches represent an in
vestment of half million dollar
each.
"One of the biggest crops eve
raised in the vicinity of Spangle an
the northern part of the Palouse cour
try" is the report of this years whea
yield. Threshing is over, and most @
the machines were In the sheds befor
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-09-28

Rebuilding of Camp Lewis with per-
manent barracks and establishment of
an army air base at the post within
the near future, is predicted by Major
General Charles A. Morton. command
er of the Ninth Corps area, who is in
Tacoma on his annual trip of inspec-
ton.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-09-28

AS an incentive to good live stock
breeding, Governor Louis F. Hart Of
fered the winner in the Boys and
Girls club stock judging at the state
fair at Yakima a prize Holstein-Frie-
sian bull calf from the herd of the
western state hospital at Steilacoom.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Reports Chinese Opium
Traffic Again Active

London.-China Is producing hum
dreds Of tons Of opium, says Sir John
Jordan, British minister In Peking,
and II looks as though she were going
back to the old, bad state Of affairs
before the suppression of opium by
agreement with India was brought
about.
India, the British minister adds.
used to export about 100000 chests Of
opium a year. mostly to China; now
her exports are only 5000 chests, al
most exclusively to the East Indies.
She is prepared to reduce this If there
Is a reduced consumption.
He says India Is Loyalty and scrupu-
lously observing every provision of the
Hague convention. Turkey and Persia,
he adds, must be brought within the
Hague convention, or the attempt to
control the supply of raw opium must
inevitably fail. Similarly 1t Is essen
tial that Switzerland Join the conven-
ton, since that country Is one Of the
most important centers in the world
of the drug traffic.
"If," Sir John declared, "the Hague
convention is honestly and efficiently
enforced today, the opium problem
will be solved tomorrow"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Raspberries Subject to
Troublesome Ailments

The red raspberry. as well as the
blackcap. Is subject to a number of
diseases, neglect Of which may prove
to be quite troublesome, but II healthy
plants are secured, It should be pos
slble to keep the plantation in .
HEALTHY condition for quite number
OF ye ). and they will be found quite
remunerative.
It Is not quite uncommon to find
fields Of the blackcap raspberries
which have been fruiting for ten or
more years and which are practically
free from raspberry diseases.
Many Of the failures are due to
planting upon unsuitable locations
Sometimes the soil is poorly drained.
which is always fatal to the growth
Of the plants, and In other cases the
plants are set on light sandy soils al
most devoid Of humus and plant food.
1t can hardly be expected that good
results will be obtained, especially as
the plants growing under these con-
ditlons are not likely to receive the
care that would be given them when
they are yielding profitable crops.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Envelope Must Remain
Sealed for so Years

GreenvilIe, Pa.-The Rev. @. A..
Sundberg, president Of Thiel college,
pulling open drawer in his desk dis
covered long white envelope on the
upper right-hand corner of which was
written Commencement, 1928"
Thinking It was some communica-
tion that had been overlooked. he was
about to open II when HIS attention
was drawn to the words: This en-
velope Is entrusted to the president
and trustees of Thiel college; must not
be opened before commencement. Nine
teen Hundred Seventy Three "a. d.
1879"
In the upper left-hand corner Of
the envelope was typed, "Compli-
ments of His Excellency. DR.. Fritz
Holm, ii John street, New York"
Doctor Holm. lecturer, explorer. SCI
enlist and traveller, is gone from here.
The college authorities intend to abide
by his written instructions. What 1t Is
no one knows. 1t might be beQuest.
It might be some historic document
secured by Doctor Holm on one Of his
many expeditions. 1t might be fore
cast Of what Thiel will be In 1913.
Meanwhile. there Is much speculation.
Doctor Holm was the commencement
orator.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Campaign Among Farmers
for Cream Improvement

Creameries suffering losses due to
poor grades of butter are urged by A.
]. Mcclure, dairy specialist with the
agricultural extension division of the
University Of Minnesota, to put on an
educational campaign among their
patrons for improving the quality Of
their cream.
Interest can be aroused In having
all cream delivered at least twice q
week and In Improving the methods
on the farms for greater care and
cleanliness SO that pure sweet cream
win be delivered" he says. .The wide
difference In price between good and
poor butter results In serious losses
under present conditions and can be
prevented"
A continuous loss In the price Of but
ter because Of poor quality las led to
the failure Of creameries. Mr.. Nc
CURE asserts.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
LOWGrade Fruit
Should Be Dried
Serves to Increase Returns
by Utilizing Product Ex-
cluded From Market.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agricuiturs.)
The practice of evaporation of fruits
when developed In any given territory
serves to Increase orchard returns by
converting fruit excluded from market
grades by superficial blemishes into
fruit prices by absorbing portion Of
the marketable grades In years Of
overproduction. The drying of fruits
as practiced at the present time is
largely a farm industry carried on by
the gruit growers themselves as part
of the routine of harvesting and dis
posing Of the crop. The plants in
which the work Is done are mainly
small. their size being most frequently
determined by the size Of the own
er's orchard, and there Is great d.
versity In the drying apparatus. the
accessory equipment. and the details
Of drying methods employed. with
consequent absence Of definite stand
ardization of the product. This would
be expected in view of the fact that
252, ,2S9 farms reported the production
Of dried fruits In the census Of 1919.
The primary need of the industry Is
for such a standardization Of equip
ment and application Of labor-savlng
devices to the handling of the mate
rial as will enable the production of a
better grade Of product at lower costs.
Types Of Evaporators-
Various types of artificially heated
evaporators found by test Of actual
use to be best suited to specific pur-
poses are described In detail In De-
partment Bulletin 1141. just issued by
the United States Department Of Ag-
riculture on evaporation of fruits. The
bulletin includes description of model
installations Of labor-saving machinery.
as well as a somewhat full discussion
Of improved methods of handling the
various fruits in preparation for dry
Ing as well as during the drying proc
ess. The drying installations are the
most modern In character, but are of
such moderate size and cost as to be
suited to the means and needs Of q
particular case.
Community Plant Suggested.
In many communities in which grow
Ing Of fruit IL not a primary industry
the aggregate quantity Of unmarked
able fruit may be such as to make ad-
visable the construction Of q COM
munity drying plant to which every
grower In the vicinity may bring his
surplus to be worked up. A number
of considerations, which should be
kept clearly in mind when the project
of community or cooperative evapo-
rator is under discussion, are men,
toned. Those interested in the sub
ject Of evaporation Of fruits will find
this bulletin Of value and may secure
copy as long as the supply lasts by
addressing the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture, Washington, d. O.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31

swampy region Of lakes under the
dominion of the King Of Tacuba. The
newcomers, however, were quick to
make use of the natural strength Of
their position and within short time
were able to overthrow the overload
ship Of Tacuba and extend their su.
premacy over great part of the sur
rounding region. The two most power
full states in the valley at this time
were Mexico and Taxcoco. and Instead
Of engaging In war for supremacy
they united In forming confedera-
tion. In which the old kingdom OF
Tacuba also was admitted as an In
ferior member.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Cane Fruits Need Care
After Crops Harvested

( AS soon as the crops of blackber
ries, raspberries or loganberries are
harvested, the old vines should be cut
out and burned. These old vines carry
over many disastrous diseases. Any
plant that looks suspicious in any
blackberry or raspberry patch should
be burned. Summer pruning can be
carried on In the young canes Of black
berries and black raspberries. Az
soon AZ the canes are two or three
feet high they should be pinched
back. forcing out laterals. II these
laterals become too rangy. they can
be cut back slightly in the spring Of
the year.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Much Improvement of
Kentucky Live Stock
Chief Work of Association
Is Eradicating Scrubs.

(Prsparsd By the United States Department
OF Agriculture)
Rapid improvement Of live stock In
Kentucky Is taking place largely as q
result Of the Live Stock Improvement
association. formed last winter through
the agencies of the State College Of
Agriculture and the Louisville Live
Stock exchange. In q recent letter to
the United States Department Of Agri-
culture. Wayland Rhoads. field, agent
In animal husbandry in Kentucky, de-
scribes the activities Of the organIza.
tion which includes among its mem
bers bankers. commission men, live
stock breeders and farmers.
"The main idea Of the association"
he states, ''is the Improvement Of live
stock In Kentucky. and the chief line
of work will be in eradicating scrub
sires and putting in pure breds. At
present we have one full-time field
man with the association. He is an
old auctioneer, and in the past has
been largely instrumental In promot-
ing pure bred livestock sales. We
haNo uSSiuCu ucTC " use uuy VI MI
means toward livestock improvement
and a big change Is already being
noted"
The results Of the associations ac-
tivities are evident also in the records
of the Better Sires-Better Stock"
campaign, conducted by the states
and the department. In an active ten
days campaign with meetings and
farm visits In Union county, Kentucky,
the number of persons using pure bred
sires exclusively on their farms in
creased from 70 to 270. Similar work
Is in progress in several other coun-
ties. Every person enrolling In the
better-sires campaign receives suit
able emblem Of recognition showing
his participation In livestock improve
ment work.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
More Nectarines Should
Be Grown in Orchards

New York agricultural experiment
station believes that more nectarines
should be grown. They are recon-
mending the Hunter. q variety devel-
oped by the experiment station. The
trees of this variety are described a.
being large, vigorous, hardy, healthy
and productive. The fruit is said to
be large, handsomely colored and very
good In quality. 1t Is believed that
this nectarine should be grown in all
the home orchards and might have
good commercial possibilities II plant
ed on small scale.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Blossoms Of Strawberry
of Two Different Kinds

Strawberry blossoms are Of two
kinds. One kind Ii called perfect,
staminate. or male, and the other kind
imperfect. pistillate, or female. Some
varieties have perfect blossoms and
other varieties have imperfect bios
SONS. Those with perfect blossoms
produce pollen which will fertilize
both perfect and Imperfect blossoms
and enable them to bear fruit. The
varieties with imperfect blossoms cam
not set fruit without receiving pollen
from perfect blossoms.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31

have been found in the ruins are shells
from the Gulf of California, Maya re-
liefs from Yucatan and Central Amer
lea and different articles of the Zapo-
tecas and Totonacus from Oaxaca,
Vera Cruz and other regions.
A death blow was dealt to the power
Of the Toltecs almost thousand years
ago by the invading Nahuas from the
north, and the fertile Valley of Teoti-
huacan fell under the power of the
State Of Texaco. Today the valley
contains but 5000 Inhabitants, most of
whom are Indian poems who lead a
hand-to-mouth existence. Illiteracy is
the rule rather than the exception, and
there Is not doctor in the entire re-
gion, the people being addicted to
magic and witchcraft.
Maya Civilization.
In the meantime, however, far to
the south civilization had sprung up
among the Maya peoples. whose shat
tered works are considered the great
est archaeological ruins In Mexico.
Chichen-Itza, Uxmal, Palenque and
Militia, besides a multitude of smaller
places, now are well known in archeo-
logical circles and have excited world
wide interest and attention.
Chichen-Itza is said to have been
founded in the year 800 A. D.. although
1t did not reach the height of Its pros
perity until hundreds of years later.
Durinu ire goIdan aUa n xyao m nnD
ulous city covering an area Of ten
square miles, the seat of lucrative
commerce and a fourishing state. In
1902, however, the army of King Ulmil
was defeated by the Nahuas, and the
city rapidly fell into decadence and
probably was totally deserted shortly
afterward.
The ruins of Uxmal are also In Yu-
catan. close to the border of the State
of Campeche. Although of great size
little is known Of the history of the
city, and while the ruins are on the
general order Of Maya architecture
they are not of striking Importance.
PalenQue, In Chiapas. probably con-
tains the most beautiful relics to be
found on the continent. Judging from
the large number Of temples, the city
probably never attained political i'm
portance, but was considered the re
ligious center of the region.
The ruins of Militia are in the State
Of Oaxaca and are believed to have
been erected by the Mayas or some
kindred race. Although first brought
to light at comparatively recent date
Indications seem TO point to remains OF
great Importance.
Nahuas WarIlI<e People. {.
Probably the greatest Of the native
races, however. was that which occu
pied the Valley of Mexico On the ar
rival Of Cortez. The Nahuas begar
their invasions Of Mexico about thou
sand years ago and In short time hat
conquered the north and central por
tions of the country. The invader,
were warlike people and had n,
difficulty In subduing the degenerat,
tribes then occupying the rich regionl
Of the country.
The Aztecs were one Of the smalles
Of the Nahua tribes and arrived II
Mexico from the north at a much late
date than the other branches of tn,
invaders. AS all of the best lands ther
were occupied they were forced I,
dwell in the Valley Of Mexico. then ,
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Excessive Amounts of
Corn Not Recommended

The statement that bundle corn Is
not good for cows is one Of the half
truths that often DO considerable harm.
Where cows are fed an excessive
amount Of corn, It makes what is
known as narrow ration, which tends
10 produce flesh rather than milk.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Straw Not Recognized (,
as Valuable Cow Feed

Oat straw is not generally recog-
nized as a valuable food for dairy
cows; yet II given in reasonable
quantities every two or three days
they will clean 1t up with 4 relish.
whereas II given them exclusively as
q roughage they will push II over the
manger and become as thin as string
Of shad.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Plan Outlined to Kill
Rats in Chicken House

II your chickens are being killed BY
rats, send for the governments new
free bulletin No. 1902. "How to Get
Rid Of Rats" With some Of the RENE
dies recommended In this bulletin .
whole family Of rats can be killed In
Z. single night. Two or three rats can
kill dozens of chickens In few hours.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Make Fight on Insects
and Diseases in Summer

Summer Is the time to begin to look
after the borcrs. The paradi-chloro-
bensine has established Itself AZ an
efiicient control for borers in peach
and plum orchards, IT, ~ now ru-
mored, this came substance may be Of
some benefit IN controlling root insects
on strawberries and possibly the woody
aphis on the apple, It WI prove to be
. great boon to nsw class Of grcwsrA
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Glory of Past
Seen I'm Ruins
Drunken Man Divides
Roll With All Corners

With his pockets bulgi1g with
bills Of small denominations.
Andrew Swanson of Worcester,
Mass, stopped at a street cor
ner and passed out cash to all
who passed by. A policeman
was one of the pass.rsby, and
Swanson was .rested for being
intoxicated.
At police headquarters the
mans pockets yielded $1,271
and bank books representing as
much more.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Boy Sings Jazz Tune
as Surgeons Operate

Singing 'The Livery Stable
Blues" in company with the mu-
sic played on phonograph
placed near the operating table,
a sixteen-year-old boy under
went serious operation In a
Chicago hospital. None but q
local anesthetic was used.
"The boy has had other opera
tions and hated anesthetics,"
one of the surgeons said. 1--WE
tried music to keep his mind oc-
cupied. 1t was highly success
full"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
More German Motorears.

Berlin.-The use of motor vehicles
in Germany is rapidly increasing. At
the end of 1922 there were In use 37.-
941 motorcycles, against 26,666 year
before; 82,505 private automobiles,
against BOAST. and 43,457 motor lor-
ries, against 30,267.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-08-31
Sprayed Potatoes Show
Great Increase in Yield

Does It pay to spray potatoesf Last
gear In over 200 demonstrations well-
sprayed potatoes showed an increase
n "A bushels per acre, and the nee Of
aisease-free seed resulted n a inl
crease Of eo bsshsls pr aers. A
Evening star., 1923-02-24
TAkOMA PARK HOMES.
Some Good Opportunities.
GROOM BUNGALOW.

6-RODM Bl NTALtN.
SSJOO-0ne of The most conveniently ar
ranged and habitabe Groom bungalows ever
built; living room 13x21 with fireplace built
in bookcases and coat closet: other rooms
large; bedrooms have extra large closets with
double doors and drawers; pedestal plumbing
fixtures; kitchen has broom closet. pantry and
incIosed porch and built-in folding ironing
board ard breakfast table; full basement and
attic: hot-water heat and ami: oak floors:
lot G0x200: moderate cash payment and month
ly payments If desired
Z ROOMS STORIES.
50 JO0-Owner. leaving city. offers f-roOm
house q bedroom downstairs and . upl. in one
of the choicest locations: close to 18th st cars;
valuable lot: house newly painted: new fur
mace.
FIVE LARGE ROOMS.
Sc 500: five-room colonial bungalow: rooms
extra large and pleasant; living room across
front. with fireplace; good heating plant;
ami: double garage: easy terms.
Sc. $50: exceptionally fine. well built stUcc0
bungalow: five rooms, sleeping porch. attic
and large basement; hot-wnter heat: garage:
dehp lot terms.
O,50O or best offer will be accepted: seven
extra large rooms and sleeping porch; hot
water heat; toilet and tubs in basement: oak
floors. tiled bath; garage; good location; mod
crate cash payment,
LILLE & IIENDRICK,
IS Carroll ave, Takoma Park
~ III
Evening star., 1923-02-24
Observation-Disclosures.

APT. 1O2. CAVANAUGH COUNT. 1925 f7th
st. NV, rooms. kitchen and bath; available
March l. Per month. S75.
Two rooms, kitchen and bath the third
floor; No, 7Is 18th st. NV; now available.
t Per month. $75.
| Allan b WALKER & Co. INC.
| SiS 10Th St NV. Main 2430
Evening star., 1923-02-24

24le ST. N.W.-THREE-STORY BRICk
rooms, bath; gas: istrobe and range heat !:
price price aud terms reasonable. Il. l.. PANNEII..
IL st n
Evening star., 1923-02-24

NEW sfA-RooM AND BATH HOTaE, WITH
bullt-in garage; near 18th - car line. on
square above Spring road $3.50 Address
Box lSg-Y Star office
Evening star., 1923-02-24
WANTED TO RENT

UNFURN1sHED HOUSE WITH ALL MOD
ern improvements: from IL to IA rooms; near
central: good neighborhood State price Ad.
dress Box 29-Y. Star ONCE 25s
ADVERTISER WANTS LEASE UNITE
nished modern house for two years; 10 to -
rooms in frst-class neighbOrhood; possession
May 1: FOR private family; will pay one years
rent lump sum in advance If desired. Address
full particulars to Boz 182-Y. Star ONCE o5s
Evening star., 1923-02-24
REAL ESTATE LOANS.

INSURANCE COMPANY HAS $4,000 TO
loan in small amounts on FIRST deeds of trust;
500 interest; commission. Give full par
ticulars Of loans desired. Address Box 243-Y.
Star Office. 26s
Evening star., 1923-02-24
HOME LOWERS. ATTENTIo
APPLY 2a22 PORTER ST.
A SUBSTANTIAL MODERN HOME.

Exceptional opportunity 10 secure unusual
home or profitable investment in property "i
daily increasing value. To settle an estate.
Double semi-detached. thrre-story and atir
corner brick house Of pre-war construction;
property iuS perfect condition. IA rooms. >
ba tbs; hot-Water heat: open hrcplaCrs:
double hardwood floors; gas and electric lights
and floor attacm mprts; laundry. stnreroon~.
abundant closets back stairway: lot frents g.
feet on 10Th ST. at Irving: beautiful lawns and
arden. Early sale win be effected. lBm"-
diatc possession. Inspection by permit. Apniy
m
Evening star., 1923-02-24
FARMS.
FOR SALE
WANTED.

FOR SALE, 80-ACRE FARM. MILES FROM
District line. in Montgomery county, on pike
Address B0x 23Y. Star ONCE.