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lEDFORD MATL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, TUESDAY, IrAY 17, 3910.
8
PEAR BLIGHT AND ITS CONTROL
UPON THE PACIFIC COAST
This Is tho Elflhth of a Scries of Articles That Will Bo Printed Dally
Until Subject Is Completed Every Orchardlst In the West Should
Savo These Issues for Futuro Rcfcrenco, as They Contain Valu
able Information.
By rilOFESSOR O'GAltA,
Assistant Pathologist United States
Department of Agrlcuture. "Writ
ten especially for tho Medford Mall
Tribune. Copyright, 1910, by tho
Mcdford Mall Tribune
(Continued from Monday, May 1(5.)
How to Insject for and Eradicate
Wight.
It must bo understood from tho
very beginning that thero Is no spray,
euro or romedr for blight. Doing a
bacterial disease, and ouco tho germ
has gained eatranco to tLo bark
tissues and tho cambium layer by
any means whatever, it can readily
bo seen that any external application
in tho way oi i. spray or wash could
not be effective. Thero is but ono
thing to do after Infection has started,
and that is to remove, but cutting, tho
affected parts. In other wordB, tho
oporntlon is purely surgical. In all
of tho cutting a strong disinfectant
should bo usei to wtpo off tho tools
after cutting Into tho blight, as well
as to wash off tho wounds mrt o by
tho Instruments; otherwise, it is pos
sible to Introduco the germ Into tho
cut surfaco and to carry it from treo
to tree on tho pruning tools. In tho
majority of caces, In dry vcatber, In
fection would not result from tho U30
of pruning tools oven though they
wore not disinfected, but it Is never
a wIko plan to telco a chanco. In tho
lato summer or early fall, when the
exuberant growing season is over, the
chances for Infection by tho uso of
unclean tools are not so great; how
ever, it has been determined by nu
merous experiments that blight punc
tured into the fresh bark in tho fall
may remain ceml-dormant through
tho winter aid may resul. in a fine
case of hold-over blight tho following
spring. In working out blight as
much care chould bo used to prevent
accidental inoculation and infection
as a surgeon would use in performing
a major operation.
For dlslnfectins the cut surfaces
and tho inst-jmont, tho best thing to
uso Is a solution of corrosive sub
Hmato or bichloride of .mercury In
water, cne part to one thousand. It
Is often advisable to use the disinfec
tant a little stronger and thero Is no
danger In using one to five hundred.
Tablets may bo obtained from any
drug store, and the number to be used
to prpduce any strength of solution is
usually lndlcit d upon the bottle. To
be euro that no mistake Is made, ask
the druggist how many tablets to use
to produce a solution of desired
strength. When possible, use rail
water, as tho slightly alkaline waters
in dry countries tend to precipitate
tho poisonous mercurial compound.
Also, use a glass or non-metallic con
tainer, as a tin can or other metal con
tainer may react on tho disinfectant
and remove the poisonous principle.
Corrosive sublimate kills the pear
blight germ in solutions In water
when it Is diluted to ono part to
10,000; therefore tho above formulae
are sufficiently strong enough adn
well within th.. limits. While there
nro other disinfectants which may
bo used, bichloride or mercury is far
tho cheapest, and thero is nothing
gained by ubIqc anything else. Tho
uso of kerosene, gasollno, and such
llko, is certainly not permissible. Even
carbolic acid is distinctly Inferior to
corrosive sublimate, and, besides, its
noxious smell and burning tendency
do not warrrnt its uso. It must bo
remembered, however, that corrosl70
sublimate Is a deadly poison when
taken internally, and tho bottlo or
container should bo plainly marked
POISON. Applied externally to
wounds, or upon tho hands, will
causo no injury, but, on the other
hand, will as readily disinfect as In
tho case of tho tools and cut limbs.
Tho greatest caro should bo taken In
emptying tho bottles containing tho
solutlo'n when returning to tho
house, or otherwiso keeping both tho
bottlo and solution away from chil
dren or unsuspecting persons. As
indicated borore, there la no dangor
In getting tho solution on tho hands;
in fact, a cut or wound should bo
treatod with It to prevont bacterial
infactlon which might rosult In blood
poisoning. It should be understood,
howevor, that tho bactorla of pear
blight aro not pathogenic to man,
that is to say, the gorm can produce
no evil effects even if Introduced
Into tho human systom. It Is a good
plan to uso a spopgo, which, If fas
tened by a string, about two feet In
length and tied to one's clothing, is
always handy whon it Is necessary
to wlpo tho pruning tools and tho
cut surfaces of trees. Sorao opera
tors tlo tho spongo by a vory short
string on tho wrist, and this Is
probably tho most convenient way to
uso It, An Inch or thr,eo-quqartor-Inch
carpontor's gougo Is also an ox-
STUDDENTS TO ASK
PARDON MORSE
Every Member of Senior Class at
Yale, Includlnrj President's Son,
Signs Petition for Pardon of tho
Convicted Banker.
CENTRAL POINT NEWSLETTER
Charles Pankoy o Stuns Valloy on tho wing." Motoring certainly
was in town yesterday nl'tor sup-jdooa bont driving u spun oC horses,
plies. especially whim n man is nu ruing a
Tho Solls-Floto eirous at Moduml dislocated shoulder.
yesterday noarly depopulated the
town for tho day.
Mr. and Mrs. Einil Ilrophy ol Ash
Uotwoon tho building of tho tuber
undo and tho installment o tho now
water Bysloin, Central Point i.s ono
collunt tool In tho make-up of a
workor's outfit. With it a small
chip may bo taken out of tl o rough
lil In lttanAMniv In ftrA frnna ntiil
w.i. it . vnrv Lw tAi i NEW HAVEN, Conn.. May 17
working tho blight out of difficult jEvory mombor of tho senior class at
places whero ordinary tools cannot Ynlo, including Robert A. Taft, son
bo so easily used. In inspecting 'of tho presidout, has signed n poti-
largo trees, whether applo or pear, turn for tho pardon of Banker Chns.
tho gougo must bo used to examine
tho bodies and tho crown". Unless
this Is done, cases of hold-over will
certainly bo missed. In largo,
rough-barked trees, a chip should bo
taken out at intorvals of about two'
THE OLIVER
MEETINGS
W. Morse, according to n report our
rent horo today.
Tho potition will bo presented to
tho president following tho Yale
commencement next month. '
Ervino Morse, tho banker's son,
Inches all around tho crown as well i and Kobcrt Taft are classmates and
as higher up on tho body. It is not, warm frionds.
necessary to go below tho outer
layer of soft bark tissue, and it is
quite unnecsscary to cut as far as
tho wood. WLen tho chip Is taken
out, if tho bark tlssuo presents a
water-soaked appearance, or It it Is
of a red or perhaps bright red color,
it is almost certain that tho body Is
infected. When a point of Infac
tlon is found, it should bo followed
up to as to determined tho extent to
which tho Infection has run. It
careful work or this kind is done,
no hold-over will escape detection.
It is a good plan, when Ignorant
pruners are In tho orchard, to make
them disinfect in tho general prun
ing. As a rule, I would suggest that
eradication of blight precede tho
general pruning. A special set of
skilled help should io this work,
then tiro ordinary pruner may follow.
Even in ordinary pruning It is a safe
plan to disinfect when leaving each
treo in order to avoid carrying tho
disease in case the pruner has cut
into an overlooked case of tho
blight. Thero Is a question as to
what to do when the blight Is found
running down tho bodies and Into
the roots of tho trees. Where tho
dlseaso occurs on limbs It can bo
readily sawed off-, as tho removal of
even the greater portion of the twigs
and.tno branches by no means en-i
Tho Evangelist.
Evangelists hnvo always been im
portant factors in tho Kingdom of
God. They always will bo. Dr. Ol
iver is unique in his line. His powers
of impersonation aro fine.
When he imitates tho society lend
er or tho sanctified old hypocrito his
caricature and impersonation of
them nro laughablo in the cxtrome.
His powers of story-telling nro un
surpassed, and his sermons are re
ploto with nnccdoto and story, no
is terrific at times when ho feels that
tho meetings for tho salvatiou of men
nro opposed or unnecessarily inter
rupted. Ho lives what ho preaches,
and bis convictions of right aro vory
pronounced. It is a terriblo thing
for tho ungodly to fall into tho hands
of the living God, and it is a terriblo
thing for tho abettor of ungodliness
and crime to fall under tho invectivo
of Dr. Oliver, who knows how to lay
on the denunciations of God's eter
nal truth. Tho pooplo of Mcdford
tlrely destroys tho value of tho tree.!1"1 tho PPrtuty of hearing rare
The tree will push its new top vig-
Ituul visited frionds in tho oity for n of tho busiest towns in tho valloy,
low hours ou Monday. and us both those ltiHtitutioiiH nru
Miss Mnrguorito Holmes o this 'working along tho same lino tlutl of
oity is at homo for tho summer va- firo protection ovorvbody in intev
oation, having just closed a vory Jested in seeing tho work progress,
successful year as toaohor of a Beginning with next Sunday's is
school nonr Talent. (suo of tho Medford Mall Tribmio,
Mrs. N. P. Thompson loft this oity. Central Point society will have a roo
for Condon, Or., on Sunday evening, oguired place in tho society columns
whero sho will visit relatives and will of tho above paper. Mrs. Evolyn
also spend somo time at tho hot Maple, who looks after the local
springs in search of health. Mrs. happenings of Central Point, would
Thompson is an aunt of Mrs. James bo grateful to have everything in tho
Shields of Central Point. iwny of society functions, parties, ro-
Among thoso who attended tho cir- unions or special church and lodge
cus at Medford yesterday wore Mrs. 'gatherings, reported to her early in
Dessio Itundnll, Mrsfltinm Holt and, tho week, so that tlioy may hnvo a
Miss Francos Holt, Clnudo White, placo in tho Sunday papor following.
orously, and In two or three years
bo in full bearing naln. Where tho
blight has run past tho main forks,
however, a serious question is In
volved. Where Inefficient, unskilled
labor has to bo used and whore thero
Is but little blight to work out, wo
advlso pulling out all trees where it
has run down the bodies, or has in
fected the root system. Many grow
ers, when the matter is explained to
them, condemn such trees and root
them out, and tlus, of courso, slnf
pllfy the matter. On the other hand,
It is possible to cut out tho blight
by carefully removing tho bark and
even tho discolored wood, entirely
beyond tho limits of the infection.
An lnct or two at tho sldo and threo
to six Inches at tho bottom and top
of tho Infection may be regarded as
safe If done during the winter. How
ovor, such cutting will not do dur
ing tho spring or summer whon tho
sap is flowing rapidly. Such work
Invariably results In mlEcIng many
cases. It Is never a good plan to
leave tho matter of working out
hold-over blight until after tho sap
begins to flow; tho best tlmo to do
this and do It successfully 1c during
tho dormant period. Howover, I
do not mean to say that hold-over
may no bo removed at any time, but
I do mean to say tho chances for
a successful operation aro very much
less, and tho amount of cutting nec
essary Is always much greater and
more destructive to tho appearance
and health of tho tree. As a general
principle, wo believe in drawing tho
lino on thoso caces whero tho blight
has gono below the crown and into
tho root system. Evon horo, how
over, It is possible to dig away tho
soil and follow up tho blight on tho
roots. A treo should novor bo con
slderod aB wholly lost whero skilled
labor may bo had, and whoro tho
body is not completely girdled or
whero tho root system is not too bad
ly Involved. Whero a largo portion
of the bnrk must bo removed from
the body leaving only a small portion
to carry sap, bridge-grafting may bo
resorted to, to fill In th part cut
awny. If this iswoll? ('!CC6 6
away, If this is well done, and if
tho bared wood has been protected
by a white lend paint, a now bark
covering may bo grown. This has
boon dono In a vory successful way
In several Instances. In enso tho
treo 1ms set a heavy crop of buls
for tho next year, this plan will ovon
tually help to carry tho fruit crop.
(To Bo Continued.)
and crcat preachine.
Tho Sermon.
Ranslor Wilson and Susio Web
ster wore married at the Presbyter
ian mnnso by Bov. W. F. Shields nt
8 o'clock Saturday evoning. Tho
happy couple intend to make their
homo in Jackson county, Oregon,
Tho sermon last night was on the
transfiguration, as recorded in the
17th chapter of Matthew. Dr. Oliver
said in part:
"Wo must livo tho transfigured
life. Thoso who come in contnet with i
us in business and in society should!
know that we havo been with Jesus. I
Experience precedes usefulness. If!
you want to tako Medford for Christ
let each Christian livo tho transfig
ured life and it will bo dono.
"A young man offered himself for
tho ministry of the Gospel and then
fell in lovo with a young womnn who
would not marry him unless ho left
off tho study for tho ministry and
take up the study of law. Ho did as
sho wished. Ho could , not bo with
that woman and in lino with his con
viction of dutv.
"In a little over a year ho stood
at the coffin of his dead wife and
bnbo with a broken heart and an un
certain futuro.
"Hear me, young man! It is n
dangerous thing to hear tho clear,
distinct and definite call of God to
service and then turn your back upon
it for any cause.
"A young womnn was appointed to
the missionary work in China, a work
to which bho had given her henrt.
Sho met a man who said that it was
not necessary to go as a missionary.
Good could bo dono nt home. Ho
backed up his argument with an of
fer of marringe, which sho accepted.
They went to Alaska, and thero tho
man laughed at her religion, nnd
spent his timo in tho saloons, and in
worse places, if there can bo a worse
placo than tho saloon this side of
hell. Tho woman's heart was bro
ken nnd her life's ideal bhnttored.
Young woman, don't part with Christ
jfor any man; ho will break your
heart if you do. Tho providence of
God is real. Whon tho oonortunitv
comes to mako tho complete surren
der and bo a vital Christian, pay tho
price. 1'Jnco your life upon tho al
tar of sorvicv."
A J. A n
m u mee-.ing or unusual power
many enmo forward, They camo in
groat numbers. Tho helpers felt un
equal to tho duty of leading tho
prayer of consecration. Finally n
prominont business man in tho num
ber who enmo forward mado this
prayer: "Lord Jesus, if you can
mako anything out of my life, I give
it to you tonight for service." Neigh
bor, got to tho plnco whoro God can
uso you for his kingdom.
Almost every Christian present
camo forward and knelt in prayer for
tho power of tho spirit in greater ser
vice, for tho salvation of souls.
Tonight tho subject is, "What Is
Hell?" No ono can afford to miss
this sormon.
Miss Marguerite Holmes, I). liar
voy, Mrs. D. C. Grim nnd Miss Pearl
Pankoy.
Wick Welch assisted R. Burton in
tho hitter's tonsorial establishment
all day Saturday.
Mr. Burton reports his businoss
increasing right along.
W. H. Norcross begins in a few
days tho erection of a fino modern
homo on his recently acquired lots In
tho southeast part of town. His
houso will cost him, when comploto,
botweon $3000 nnd $4000, and no
cording to plans will bo a modol ot
comfort and convenience.
Tho fact that cement walks nnd
water mains will bo laid in this part
of town this year will result in bring
ing tho best class of homobuildcrs
to that section.
Among thoso who registered at the
Central Point hotel Sunday were: It.
W. Maxoy of Dunsmuir, Cnl.; F. O.
Seaton and E. C. Gnrthright of Port
land and F. R. Hnrrcll of Medford.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Dan
McKillop entertains tho members ot
the Prcsbytorinn Missionary socioty
at her homo, just west of town.
Professor Davis, tho musical di
rector, associated with Robert E.
Johnson, the expected ovnugelist, ar
rived Saturday evening nnd ou Mon
day evening began training the choir
that will furnish music for tho meet
ings. Frank Hawk, with his family, took
a 75-mile 'drive in their now Buiok
last Sunday and according to Frank
"sho climbed tho hills like a bird
Hotel Arrivals.
At the Mooro Ralph Ilncon, Port
land; Mr. and Mrs. llluott, Ashland;
P. K, Clorvuld, Sid Hock, Portland;
R. W. Hitchcock, Ragle Point; Ray
F. Ilnllng, Hester McRoy nobis, Foots
Creek; Mrs. W. P. Qulnlan nnd
daughter. Portland; Mrs. Park Aoh,
H. D. Mills, Adams, Klamath Falls;
D. A. Nordllngor, Portland; C. A.
Wolster, Roceburg: C. C. Dollnrhldo,
Dutto Falls; C. II. Starbuck, Port
land; J, M. Davidson, Drlggs.
At tho Nash W. P. Smith, Port
land; C. II. Vorollon, San Francisco;
Duman J. McDonald, Spokane; James
1C. Kunnn, Portland; W. A. Frnco,
Sacramento; F. P. Walltrummor,
Philadelphia; C. J. Fordl. Fallo City;
D. J. Mathus and wlfo, Phoenix;
Oeorgo P. Minis, Sovon OnkB;; A. H.
Maren, Portland; Q. W, Call, Now
York; Gcorgo W. Koarna, Grants
Pass; Charles Doyco, Portland; J. R.
Hnrvoy, Calico; O. W. Colo, Portland;
L. E. Tldbnll, Portland; M. E. 11am
III, Eaglo Point.
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Want a cook? Wnnt-advortlso.
It's hard to keep tho money-supply
nmplo, unless tho buying Is dono with
ns much skill ns tlto moaoy-cnrnlng
requires. Thnt means porslHtont ad
reading.
Want to soil thnt furniture?
ndvortlBO.
Want
Hasklns for Health.
Wo mako any land and stylo of Windows.
Wo carry Glass of any sizo on hand.
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Ilaskine for Health.
People of refinement; people with means; rotired business men; professional mon;
college and university graduates, are coming to the Rogue River Valloy by tho score.
Within the past two years almost a hundred Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, people Have
purchased homes near Mcdofrd, and nearly every one of them has a friend or two
, i ' whom they hope to induce to come and locate in tho valloy.
New York, Philadelphia, Boston and many other eastern cities aro almost if not
quite as well represented, while St. Paul and Minneapolis have more representatives
here than any other several cities combined.
Think these statements over and get your thinker going. Write to tho undersigned
' , or tho Medford Commercial Club for detailed informtaion about tho country, and you
will never have cause to regret it.
Bearing Orchards l
Near Medford
Moat of the producing orchards have been hold in large holdings until recently.
D few weeks ago tho Eden Valloy Orchard, containing COS acres, was placed on tho
...arkot in any desired acreage. We have been authorized to offer tho bearing apples
. and peai-s for sale, and if you knor anything about tN country and wsnt a desirable
block of bearing trees, write or come soon. During tho past week over $150,000
worth of the property has been disposed of. It is located within two miles of Medford
at an elevation of about 100 feet above the city and is ono of tho best kept orchards in
tho world. Parts of tho orchard offered for sale havo paid the ownor over $G00 per
. acre per year for four years straight.
Do not come unless you are prepared to stay, for just so sure as you do como tho com
bination of fat soil, grandeur of scenic beauty and Italian climate will steal you, body
and soul. After one visit hero you will bo miserable any other place on earth.
John D. Olwell
EXHIBIT BUILDING
MEDFORD, OREGON
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