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j i . tqstj if o Si Kk 4 L.Av ' J i ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT :, ' OF PROMISING NE FRUITS By Vl:ilum A. Tailor, Pomologlst In Charge of Fit-Id In vestigations, Bureau ot Plunt Industry. In. a country llko tlio United States j IvliTnti fttnlWnnna cm wtiln fi rnnpn nf .climatic and soil comlltlona, tho orig ination and dissemination of fruit varieties Is a very important phase of economic pomology. Without tho origination of varieties ndaptod to pe culiar regional conditions, there arc few sections In which profltahlo com mercial fruit culture can be perma nently maintained. A considerable degree ot adaptability to climate, re sistance to particular diseases or In sects, and suitability for special uses ' Is essential to the profitable mainten ance of fruit plantations In thr open ailr In most of our territory. While a few varieties of most cultivated fruits 1ossess a high degree of endurance St varying conditions, such varieties ire usually of rather Inferior quality and not well suited to highly special ized uses. Until a sufficient numbor of American-grown sorts has been ac cumulated our fruit growers must ' The Car6op Apple. continue to test such new sorts as give promise of meeting their special needs. The present article of this scries-a calls attention to some ot the more recently introduced varieties that appear to possess distinct merit k- testing in different fruit districts. t The Carson Apple. Theoriginal tree f this variety was obtained about 1835 by a relative ot Mr. Nathan Moore, ot Toledo, 0 from a small apple seedling '' nursery In Wood county, Ohio, owned . by a family named Carson. When It came Into bearing, about 18f0, it was ' fo attractive In appearance and of ' uch excellent quality that Mr. Moore hegan Its propagation and dissemina tion in Northern Ohio about 1855 under the.name "Carson," which It has over since borne. Its oxcollont record for productiveness, beauty, and quality In northern Ohio for a half century ren ders It worthy of experimental plant- s ing throughout the Lake region and The Crocker Per. the New England states, both for the homo orchard and as a commercial variety. The applo In form Is oblate, some times slightly conical; slzo large; sur face smooth, with occasional russet knobs and patches; color pale yollow, washed, splashed, and narrowly striped - with bright crimson; dots rather large, conspicuous, and protruding; cavity medium, regular, deop, russeted; stem 3f medium length and rather slender; basin very large, deep, abrupt, fur rowed, and sometimes russeted; calyx segments converging.' eye large, closed; skin thin, tough; flesh yellow ish, with satiny luster 'when fresh cut; texture fine, tender, juicy; core smalL ' broad, oval, clasping, nearly closed; T aeods few, plump, medium, brown; flavor subacid, pleasant; quality very good. Season, November to March In northern Ohio. Tree vigorous and upright In habit, very productive. The Crocker-Pear. One of the most evident needs of the American com mercial pear grower Is an attrqctlve winter vnrlety of good dessert quality that Is at the samo time productive id at leasj. fairly resistant to blight. fy st of the European winter varieties , t)m far tested In this country have falle-I in one or more of these Impor tant particulars when transferred to America, fo that the supply of deslr- ble winter orts U rarely(oqual to tho i-Vmand ot our domestic markets.. One of the most promising new varieties ww.BTBTHfflBhsSwBTeB7flFSuirBttt Mjsm,'w u.. -. jjj .aa iyWw jBKUB$$$'' it's Vi In this field Is tho "Crocker," which appears to liavo originated In i small orchard planted by gold'tniners on tho American riVer, near Loomls, Cal., about 1S50 to 1800. Its form Is oblong, obovate, pyrlform, somewhat angular: slzo medium to large; surface rather smooth; color rich yellow, somewhat netted and ovjrspread with russet; dots minute, russot; stem medium to long, rather slender, inserted obliquely, with llttlo or no depression; basin of medium slzo, regular, deep, abrupt, russeted, and furrowed; calyx segments rather small, converging: eye small, closed; akin rather thick, but quite tender; flesh yellowish, buttery, juicy, with some woody granules near core; core of medium size, oval, slightly open, meeting the eyo; seeds short, plump, round, rather numerous; flavor mild subacid to sweet and very rich; qual ity very good. Tho tree Is reported to bo a vigor ous grower, thus far freo from blight, and regularly productive. Tho fruit Is somewhat subject to scab In the lo cality of Its origin, and therefore needs to be sprayed to protect against this disease. Season, January to March In Placer county, California. The Golden Plum. Of tho hybrid plums originated by Luther Burbank that have been Introduced for a suf ficient tlmo to render a forecast of their climatic requirements possible, this variety appears adapted to tho widest geographical range. The orig inal tree was grown In 1SS7 to 1888, by Mr. llurbank, from a seed of Fob Inson (Primus augustifolta), which was the result of a cross with pollen of Abundance (synonyms Hotan, Yel low-fleshed Botan, Sweet Hotan or Burbank, hut not of others), one ot the best known and most widely grown ot tho Japanese plums in America. It was named "Golden" by Mr. Burbank In 1892, and a brief description of tho variety, based on specimens submitted by hhn, was published in the report of the pomologlst of the department ot agriculture for that year. Its form Is globult- to globular oblato; size medl- x-jt &&j&:.u' v:; MVVfVNL. I'A.', V"" .SvTk . J-T Tt.ff'V . i- WHS, rV- 'JK ?sr.vir yAt" : :h$ j K?' ?- ," -, lW" R "rA . t KVXk'j. "i;. -!''- jJbfT-j ntitrm-n- s. 'v The Golden Plum. urn to large; cavity of medium size, deep nnd abrupt; stem of medium length, rather slender; suture shallow, except at apex, which is slightly de pressed; surface 'golden yellow, slight ly blushed with carmine when well ripened and covered with thiu bloom; dots numerous, russet or gray; skin moderately thick, tenacious, rather acid, and when picked prematurely quite bitter; stone small to medium, oval, cling; flesh yellowish, translu cent, with yollow velni, tender and juicy, yet firm enough to endure ship ment well: flavor rich, subacid, pleaH ant; quality good to very good. Sea son medium, about July 20 to 30 at Augusta, Ga.; reported by Mr. Bur bank to ripen through a period of flvo or six weeks during July and August In Sonoma county, California. Tree dwarfish and compact, with small foliage, resembling Its Chicka saw rahr than its Japanese parent In these respects, a good bearer, and ap parently hardy throughout all but tho coldest plum districts. It is apparent ly particularly well adapted to the South Atlantic and Gulf states What to Do With Old Combt. To render surplus combs into wax, break them Into small pieces and put them Into a cheesecloth bag. Then put the bag or combs Into a boiler half filled with cold water, and after boiling a half hour remove, from the stove and sink tho bag to the bottom with a weight. Cover up and let it cool off slowly, when you will havo all, the wax on top of the water and the mftiso in tho bag. Watermelon at Chrlstmaa Time. If when cutting corn you will place In ono of our largest shocks about a dozen of your choicest watermelons, at Christmas, when the snow Is on the ground aud tho froBt Is on the pane, you can sit by tho roaring fire and oat one of your melons, which has kept all that tlmo in the shock of corn. Farm Journal. Sounds good. Try It Few Pure Bred Milk Cows. A New York farm paper avers . that out ot 17,000,000 cows in this country, only about 255,000 are pure bred la th milk line. tsvJMT'lt SbiH?JiJBaKK 2f.'.,'nW' .?i 'xMIHMm . :: . W&B&V&& f sr " HP " .r . -? rti . i i linV"" x v ?v i i &A :. LXJ aw i THE WOMAN'S CORNER 'VmK.YtS3rtA gjBSCM3ha.MPyjrJMBiBai6attEBragaj.-:CJrI-MilOH,-J AP i jr. nfrf-v IVAQTETC Ur AIU iV llXJDlLoa SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY PROVE A PRESENT HELP. Some Pretty Ways for Entertaining the Fortunate Modern Bride The "Book Shower" One of Them Game for Children. The bride ot today la n very lucky individual, for, besides her wedding presents, she has nil sorts ot delight ful affairs given by her Intimate friends. There are "stocking," "hand kerchief," "plate and cup and saucer." "linen," "book." "flower," "kitchen" and "novelty" showers. Sonio or all of these functions are likely to fall to tho lot of a ghi who announces her en gagement, nnd who gives her friends this opportunity to show their good will. Great caie should bo taken' that only ono'B nearest and clearest friends nro asked to parties of this kind; strangers or more calling acquaint ances should not be asked to contrib ute, for It would bo embarrassing both to tho giver and tho recipient; this Is one of the Instances where a host ess must be sure ot who the bride elect would like to bo piesent. He- member that the "gift without tho giver is ba,re." One of tho very latest fads Is a "turnover collar shower." Kach guest Is nsked to bring material for a turn over and her tlfinible, and at tho .con clusion of an afternoon the fafr (we take It for granted that adjective ap plies, as It seems to be tho preroga tive of a bride to be termed thiisly) brlde-to-bo will havo n number of these useful accessories to her trous seau. The "book shower" must bo ar ranged by a person who can find out what volumes tho recipient does not possess", so theio will not bo dupli cates'. Tho name of the donor with an inscription will greatly enhance the value of the gift, and it is safe to say that this collection will bo more than prized when placed "upon "" the book shelves of tho new home, ' The hand kerchief and linen showers mo both pretty. Kach article can bo thrown at the brido until hIio Is fairly burled under tho white offering. The "china" shower Is always a fa-, vorite, and a unique way wns devised for tho stocking shower by having a largo "shoe" candy box in the center ot tho luncheon table with a ribbon going to each place; when the rib bons were pulled all drew out favors except tho honored guest, who drew out a number of white packages, all :oled tight In white tissue paper a pair of silk huso from each guest present. A flower shower Is the very pret tiest of all, and should bo given tho day before tho wedding. Kach guest brings a bunch of flowers, and tho brido is literally showered with blos soms from a hugo floral ball suspend ed In a doorway. Have a largo ball made of wire, cover wtih moss, and fill closely with flowers, v carnations make a perfect spheie. The baU'ls luado In halves and filled wtlh rose petals. When farowells are being said tho hostess pulls a ribbon which sep arates the two halves, releasing the petals, which fall upon the young jwoman who Is about to leave tho realm of blngle blessedness for the new nnd unknown way. This scatter ing lose leaves on the pathway 'of a bride Is a very old custom. A Game for Children. Form a circle and cast lots or take a vote as to who shall bo the "hunts jman." When chosen, the hunter pro ceeds to give a name to each person one becomes his coat, another his hat, gun, bolt, shoe, etc. Tho hunts man then walks around on the out side of tho circle, and calls for each Urtlclo In turn. As they are called each person arises and takes hold of the person In front of him, the first person having attached hlmseir to the hunter's coat tails. When all are go ing at a rather rapid pace, tho hunter suddenly calls "bang!" then all, in cluding the hunter, rush for a seat, and the one left must become the hunter. madamk MKititi. NEED OF SLEEP VARIES. Much Depends on Temperament and Whether Mental or Physical Fatigue. How long a woman should sleep each night depends upon tho klpd of work she does and upon temperament. If she Is nervous more rest and sleep are required than for one ot a nhlecmatlc nature, according to a phy sician who has specialized along these and others naven t. i ne secret ot llne8 I more than ono notable Instance of "Tho number of hours of sleep .'..beautiful motheraf'and grandmothers woman or man gets Is usually a ,h.ablt . is acknowledged to be due directly to :overned bv their mode of living." she the power of sleop, to take a quiet jays, "and for this reason one can easily regulate tho time to havo suf ficient rest. "The accepted time for sleep Is eight hours, and for the average Individual this Is enough, but IT less Is needed then the extra time can be spent In wm snmo profitable way. while If nine or ten' hoard are required tho should i he ta'cen, oven If the recreation period i fiai to bo cut shoit. Kor a woman who does not get enough sleep Is not only never a success In business, but Is Irritable In her home and un doubtedly Is encouraging mental breakdown and nervous prostration, either of which Is hound to follow In time. The amount of Bleep needed de pends largely upon thn work done during the day. If It Is mental more rest should be taken, foi with physical labor the body may be moro wearied, but It recuperates much more quickly than the brain. A woman who Is nerv ous needs from two to three hours more each night than one who Is not, especially If her bm'.lueiis keeps her working at high tension, yet ' w ex citable persons ever get enou i sleep, for It scorns almost Impost Iilo for them to stay qulot a sufficient length ot time to be properly rested." PK.LOW FOR THE SOFA. Design That tc New, pretty, and Eas lly Worked. This design for a sofa pillow Is a patchwork square enlarged. It Is sup-1 posed to bo a "daisy" square but Is made of red silk, tho circle at tho base of the petals and the small Effective Sofa Pillow Cover. Inner clrclo In tho center of yellow silk, tho outer chcle (Center), stems and diamonds (leaves) of green silk, the whole appllqued on .black satin. It Is llnlshed with a largo yellow and black cord. BOTH PRETTY AND EFFECTIVE. Description of' Costume Worn at French Bathing Resort. Yesterday afteinoon, on tho planches, I saw a most effective wbito frock, accompanied by a big Tuscan hat and a' very long veil ot dark emcrald-gieeh gauze, wiltes a cor respondent from Trouvllfe, Franco. The whole tuin-out was chic as pos. slblo and entirely uncommon; tho woman who wore this pietty costume White Frock and Tuscan Hat. was very dark, with a complexion of .Ivory and with vivid red lips. The bright green veil suited' her" to a 'ibarm. In Paris It certainly would have looked bizarre, but near the sea it was quite billable. Pale blue veils ure generully becoming, but puie white is best of all; It Is always flat tering to the skin and with burnt straw or Tuscan It Is adorable. "Nap" Promotes Beauty. Some people havo the gilt of sleep ' llttlcnap at any time of the day, when a busy afternoon or long evening Is bofore them. H really scorns, then, one of the cleverest attainments open to t)te eternal feminine, th'B capacity of capturing 40 winks whenever aha pleases - -' wwiwepwa w wmmm w e e aiaMalae mm OTHL rv American League Notes. The Boston club has secured 111 tvnukee's stnr pitcher, Oberlln. White, ol Chicago, has pitched two one-hit go met so far this season. Kalkeuborg has pitched many grand games for the Washingtons this sea son. ' President, Oomlskey, of the White Sox. has purchased James (Buck) Freeman from the Kvansvllle team ot tho Central league. Kreeman has pitched 25 gnmes this season, losing six nnd winning 10 with a team that has been over tho 500 mark but a V7 " v James (Buck) Freeman. week all tho sonson at his back, Klght of his victories havo beeu shutout games, ono n no-hlt game, threo two- hit games aiid llvo three-hit games. Tho average number of hits seemed 3f him per gumo 1b four unci one-half. Ho has hit .315. It Is reported that Catcher Klelnow v not, bo able to piny again this icitsou. it leaked out that Messrs. KllfoyI ind some others ot tho Cleveland club )n July 18 In 'Now York mado tho play, jrs of lliu Cleveland team an offer of 15,000 cash If they succeeded In win ling the Amorlcan league pennant. "Ivld" Elberfold, tho lighting sbort- jtop of tho Now York Highlanders, ins been Indefinitely suspended by President B. B. Johnson, of tho Ameri jan knguo for attempting to assault Umpire O'Lopghlln In a game recent ly. Klborfcld wns recently suspended indefinitely by Mr, Johnson, but was lllowcd to rcfltimo playing on his promise to bo "good." The president aas Intimated that on nccount of Kl ocrfeld's frequent outbreaks he may eop tho scrappy plnyer out' of the game for ten days. National League News. Tho Boston National club has re leased Pitcher Hoy Wltherup. The Pittsburg club has purchased Catcher Shaw from tho Louisville club. , Ferguson, of Xow York, Is said to be the speediest pitcher in this league. Clnclnnitl Is belloved to have a mortgage on Pitcher Del Mason, of Baltimore, The now St. I,ouIb shortstop, Forrest Crawford, has. a splendid throwing arm, Charles Wf Murphy, president of the Chicago club has received word that Randall, the crack right Holder of the Denver team, would become the prop erty of the dubs after the present plny Ing season. He has been drafted. The St. Louis club announces the purchase of Outfielder Kelley from tho Ualtliunre club for next season. Pitcher Bell has been warded to flrooklyn by the National commission in evidence submitted by President Kbbetts. The Pittsburg club has purchased Hert Maxvvell, one of the stnr pitchers 3f the Southern league, from the Mem phis club. Tho Now York club has signed for a try-oul next spring Phil Smith, . the digit school phenom of Plainfield, who ts twirling for Hoboken. Harry Stelnfeldt. who has been labeled a ''dead one" In Cincinnati for several seasons, threatens to be the leading batsman of the National league this season. Among the Minors. Charley Zlmmor has declined the of fer of Piesldent Kavanaugh, of the Southern league, to become an umpire. In response o inquiry. Chief Joynor, of Atlayita, has stated that he expects Manager Smith to manage the Atlan ta team next year. The LI. tie Itock club has secured two now playors In Shortstop Kd Kap ham, of Galveston, and Outfielder I'd die McCormlrk, of Austin. Inflelder Itockenfleld, of last year's St. Louis Americans, has been se cured for tho remainder of the season by Nushvillo to replaco Shortstop Cas tro, sold to Birmingham, Announcement has been mado by Nashville that final ternis havo been agreed on for the sale of Shortstop NlcholU by Memphis to Connie Mack's Philadelphia Americans. Toronto has signed Outfielder Michael Wotoll, ot the Lake Linden term of Michigan. J3W MH ra fir ty & & I jej' j WILLIAM T. QJUI'NN, Deputy District Clerk will take filing, final proofs anrt ontcst not'cci for Bearer county ettlcrn. ;v, v-. KAV13U, - OtlLAflOMAfr r o A.LBHRTWELLI30RN, Lawyer. o nith nanlc of Ileuvcr City. Will practice) In all the courU County, Territorial and Federal, RAVER. OKLAHOMA VETERINARIAN, F. P. Madison BEAVER, OKLA L. S. MUNSELL, M. D. rWyslolon and Surtfwon i'so OPTICIAN AND OCULIST II 1b need of ipcctaclet have your eys tetted aleultflaaUy and patronlte kome. KAVEIt, OKLAHOMA, R.H. LOOFBOURROW Lawyer, fraottoea la all courts and before U. t. Land Office. BAVER, - OKLAHOMA, DEAN & LAUNE, Lawyers. fraetlce in all Territorial CourU and afore the U. S. Land Office. WOODWAKD, OKLA. . k. Hoovun. CBUamnti', Tax. CHA8.BWINDAM.. Woodward, OkU HOOVER tx SWINDAL.L. Lawyers. General practice in the District and federal CourU nf Texan and OkUihoma and before tho land office aud Depart eat of the Interior Out. It. Alomnder. Joi. X. Ilajofc. ALEXANDER k HAYES . Lawyers. Practice in all courta and United Hates Land Office in Woodward, Ok. BRIGGS &WYBRANT Land Attorneys, Lawyers. let door eaai of Land Office. WOODWARD, . OKLAHOMA. 6 onded Abstracter, FRED C. TRACY. AVER, OKLAHOMA. c. R.WRIGHT, (County Attorney.) Attorney-At-Law Mtoral, Kansas, or Beaver, Oklahoma. C. W. HEROD, Attorney and Coun- , selor at Law. ImA Prtotlea a Specialty. Woodward, Oklahoma CLYDE H. WYAND, Attorney-At-Law. Lead Office Business a Specialty. WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA. H. D. MEESE, Probate Judge. I attend to all kinds of Land work. CEO. H. HEALY, Laad Scrip for 8 ale. eel 1 Land amd Mortgage Cases, RIVERSIDE, OKLA. - ALEXANDER A HDALY, Weodward, OkleWeeae, fti (To gi 52Jp pp 99 CST9 o rM ?c' G?3 fa : a ts