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Evening star., 1895-06-01
THE SQUIRREL PEST.
The Northwestern Farmers Have .
Serious Fight Against 1t.


Serious Fight Against 1t.
From the Arizonian.
1t has been the hope and prayer of all
farmers in the southern and western parts
of Whitman county for several years past
that some kind of a contagious disease
would break out or could be inocuated in
to the troublesome ground squirrel. Several
attempts have been made to breed some
kind of disease among them, but all seem
to have been unsuccessful.
In view cf these numerous unsuccessful
attempts and the interest taken in the mat
ter, considerable comment was caused a
few days ago by the report coming from
near Penawawa that there was some kind
of disease which was killing the pests in
large numbers, aid the country mi ght hope
to be free from their devastating ravages
A Spokesman-Review correspondent has
made an extensive trip through the infest-
ed district in order to Investigate the au-
thenticity of the reports and the extent to
which the disease is proving fatal. There
seems to be no doubt that there is con-
tagion among them, which is proving fatal
to a few, though not to the extent that has
been represented. The first effect on the
animals is to make them dumpy and stu
pid, then ScabS or sores appear on the body
of the animal, and soon they lose the use
of their hind parts and are barely able to
get around. Very few dead squirrels were
found, but the animals seem to be less nu-
merous than they were a few weeks ago
This decrease in numbers is explained by
some observers by the fact that the fe-
males have gone in their holes to have
their young, but it has also been noticed
In districts where the young squirrels are
old enough to get out of the holes. AL
ready preparations are being made to
spread the disease. Inquiries come from
all over the country concerning the authen-
ticity of the reports and the effect it is
having to decrease the numbers and raw
ages Of the pests.
But while the farmers are anxiously
watching the outcome of the infection they
are by no means idle in aiding nature to
destroy their enemy. Traps, guns. bombs
and all kinds of poisons are used in aid of
their destruction. One Colfax firm has al
ready sold over 500 ounces of strychnine,
and other poisons in proportion. Arsenic
seems to be springing into favor as a de-
stroyer, but some who have been expert
menting with it report rather unfavorably.
Since the success of the We tern one-third
of this county depends almost entirely on
the discovery of some method which will
promptly and effectively eXterminate these
mischievous little animals, all new sug
gestions to that end are thankfully re-
ceived and given a fair trial. In Spokane
county 500 patent bombs for the extermina-
ton Of squirrels have been received by the
county commissioners for distribution
among the farmers.
Evening star., 1895-06-01

that makes eyes beady and breathing
quick that makes stilettos flash and some
times takes life. If I were writing So
ciology and not romance.-I might explain
that Italians came here for one thing
money: that the moment they leave the
steamers gangplank they are money mad.
That their lives here are either full of wild
work or sn idleness so frugal that it eats
three cents c day-no more. The very food
that nourished them at home-maccaroni
and fruit-overripe here-helps raise their
death rate. That in fact, of all races
that of southern Italy is least fitted to
cope with American ways, American cli-
mate, Americans. America. But 1 am not
writing sociology, 1 am writing the tale of
Pippette.
The only smile in the room was hers.
Indeed, while her face broke into the mer-
riest of ripples as she pulled and patted at
the soft, gaudy pile of bedding, not only
bent and crony mother, working at the
washtub down in the court between the
front and the rear tenements, her father
sweeping streets away uptown. and Pietro $
parents in their abiding places. were sad
and gloomy too. and all because of Pip
pctteS emancipation
1t all grew out of hot Naples love.
brought over seas successfully, and Naples
custom that could not be transplanted. 1t
should be understood that in Naples mar
rying and giving in marriage are conducted
on a. basis different from that of the Amer
lean matrimonial institution. Pippette and
Pietro were tiny children when the alliance
was arranged. and certain financial matters
with 1t. Pietro grew to. the manhood of
twenty-one and Pippette to the Italian wo-
manhood of thirteen without other thought.
When the two families came over to Amer
lea 1t was understood that the ceremony
wouldsbe delayed but for a. short time after
they reached this land of gold, and both
were well content. The plan was all right,
the money was all right. even the affection
was all right. But no one had taken in to
consideration the effect of Americas inde-
pendent atmosphere.
Pippette would never have been affected
by 1t in Little Italy. But she went as nurse
for a month in the family of one of the
queer little Italian bankers who had been
In America long time, and there she
learned progressive lessons. OF course, she
told Of her engagement, and how it had all
been arranged when she was a little child.
AT once her mistress hands went up in
horror. 1t was wrong that in America a girl
should be forced to marry a man her pa
rents had selected. That was not the way
those things were done on this side of the
ocean. Here girls selected their own sweet
hearts, and parents were not consulted.
They married the men they loved, not the
men with whose parents their fathers and
their mothers could make the best financial
plans If Pippette did not love Pietro she
ought not to marry him.
Now, before that it had never occurred to
Pippette that she was being forced to mar
ry; II had never seemed unjust that her
parents should arrange the match; she had
never for moment doubted that she loved
Evening star., 1895-06-01
Through Il Brick.
From the Toledo Blade. r

From the Toledo Blade.
"You wouldn't have relieved it possible
to blow out candle flame through brick
bat" remarked a celebrated physician
whose penchant is,1te give scientific re-
search practical bearing. '1t can be done
however, and it illustrates the all-pervasive
qualities of air. Most rooms are large
ly ventilated through their walls, and the
brick and mortar are merely very rudimen
tary lungs, which take in and throw ou
the atmosphere with little hindrance.
"You may try the experiment yourself
Place a candle on the other side of youl
brick and use two tunnels, with the far
ing ends on the opposite side of the brick
bat with the small end of one in line with
your mouth and the small end of the othel
trained on the candle flame. The laas
breath will make the light flicker and g
hearty expiration will extinguish it alto
gether. Try it and see."
Evening star., 1895-06-01

blow aside. She only knows that she did
stop the one and turn the other, and that
she forced herselfr between the men and
clung to Pietro's brawny, brown neck with
loving arms. swearing that she worshiped
him, and him alone, and that she had been
a wicked wicked girl
Two bright-eyed5,+ brown-skinned italian
babies are now, three years later, proof
positive that Pippette did not change again.
The very next day she and Pietro were
married by the same alderman who had
protected her. r2
So this is the tale Of the end as well as
the beginning of Pfppette's Emancipation.
Evening star., 1895-06-01

hind her five of the most thoroughly puz-
zled Italians in New York. Pietro almost
wept. Her mother was in acute distress
Her father swore softly In his native
tongue, but not at her. ~Pietro's parents
called ardently upon the Holy Virgin to
witness that the girl had been bewitched.
she poured out her woe. -
But If you do not want to marry the
young man, simply do not marry him." ad-
vised that Americanized signora-
"Oh, alas! but it is that they will force
Evening star., 1895-06-01
Poor Zaggles!
From Life,

Fr0m Llfe.
Jinks-"For professional humorist, Mr..
Eagles looks remarkably sad-eyed and
melancholy"
Binks-"Yes; you see everyone who has
children insists upon telling him all the
smart little things they say, in the hope
he will put them in the papers,
Evening star., 1895-06-01

.. am indeed very much pleased with NV e,.
perience with Ripans Tabules have a cpstomer
In Portland, Me-. 10 whom gave small vial to
"s' ms customer had two physicians steadily
ior a long time. treating his wife for dyspepsia,
and the Tabules were the only things that did any
good" Dr. Dam, Columbus avenue, Boston, Mass.
Evening star., 1895-06-01

DR.. W. Coy of Boston writes as follows: II am
very much in sympathy with such a combination
and shall use them in my practice. 1 am in the
habit Of using such mixture with the Nux vomica
and Aloes omitted. but think the Tabules q de-
cided Improvement upon my combination
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29
Deer Park, on the Crest of the Aileghe-
nieS.

Those contemplating a trip to the noun
tains in search of health and pleasure, Deer
Park, on the crest of the Allegheny noun
tains, 5000 feet above the sea level, offers
such varied attractions as a delightful at
mosphere during both day and night, pure
water, smooth, winding roads through the
mountains and valleys, and the most pictur-
esque scenery in the Allegheny range. The
hotel is equipped with all adjuncts condu-
Give to the entertainment, pleasure ana COM
fort of its guests.
The surrounding grounds, as well as the
hotel, are lighted with electricity. Six
miles distant, on the same mountain sum-
nit, is Oakland, the twin resort of Deer
Park, and equally as well equipped for the
entertainment and accommodations Of its
patrons. Both hotels are upon the main
line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
have the advantages of its splendid Vesti-
buled Limited Express trains between East
and West. Season excursion tickets, good
lot ItluIu passage uubH OStODSA III VII ~
placed on sale at greatly reduced rates at all
principal ticket offices throughout the coun-
try. One.way ticket reading FROM st. Louis,
Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago.
or any point on the B & o. system to
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia or
New York, or vice versa, are good to stop
off at either Deer Park, Mountain Lake
Park or Oakland, and the time limit will be
extended by agent at either resort upon aP-
plication, to cover the period Of the holders
visit.
The season at these popular resorts COM
mences June 22nd.
For full information as to hotel rates,
rooms, etc, address George d. DeShields,
Manager, Deer Park, or Oakland, Garrett
county, Maryland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29
EesC advertisements.
Notice.

Be it enacted by the Common Council Of The
Corporation Of Charles Tow
Section THAT no foreign insurance com
pany OF express company, or telegraph con,
pany shall transact the regular business q.
such companies within he corporate hmlH
without paying into the treasury OF the COZ.
p%oration Of Charles Town, on or before the lf
day Of May in each year, a license tax OF !.
Section 2-That no nonresident, or travelling
agent, salesman, or canyasser, shall sell OF
contract TO sell, sewing machines, organs, pr
amos, or other musical instruments, within
these corporate limits, without first paying
into the treasury Of the said corporation Of
Charles Town, on or before the LIST day Of May
a license tax Of $5.aNo license under this sec
ton shall Be granted for less than a year.
Section 3-For any violation Of either sec,
ton Of this ordinance a fine shall be imposed
Of not less than Sl.00 nor more than 5000.
Passed April Is, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

Mr.. Eugene lowering, President of the
Baltimore City board of trade, gave a din
ner last Thursday night in honor of Gen.
w. P. Craighill. The Sun, referring edito-
rally to it says: at was the expression Of
a eminent of appreciation and liking felt
by all the people of Baltimore. During his
long residence here General Craighill had
it in his power to benefit the N Of
the city by a sympathetic interest in the i'm
proyement Of our barbor approaches. The
extent to which he directed his abilities as
an engineer to this task is we'll known, and
the success of bis labors is familiar to every
merchant whose memory goes back decade
of years. The Craighill channel is a con-
slant reminder of the debt due from the city
to a federal official, who has seemed to feel
more than a mere professional interest in
the development Of the commercial facilities
of this port. Personalities and associations
add themselves to the public benefits that
cause regret at the Generals departure to
his new and enlarged sphere of labor"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

Free and unlimited coinage of full legal
tender silver dollars at the ratio Of l6 to
means that our law shall be so changed that
any owner of silver bullion may send it to
the minis and have it coined, at the public
expense, into standard dollars each contain
ing 4l2l grains of standard silver, the dol
lars when coined to be delivered TO the own
err of the bullion and all the people Of the
United States to be compelled by law to re-
ceive them as dollars in payment Of debts,
although not intrinsicslly worth more than
so cents each. The % SO grains Of stand
ard gold contained in a gold dollar is worth
100 cents, o. the equivalent Of 100 cents, all
over the world, in silverstandard countries
as well as in gold-standard countries, and it
is worth just as much before it is coined as
afterward bat the 4l2l grains of standard
silver contained in a silver dollar are not
worth anywhere in the world more than 80
cents.-Jno. G.. Carlisle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29
Scaling Debts.

The Omaha Bee says: "In his recent de-
bate at Chicago the author Of Coins Finan-
cial School asserted that free and unlimited
coinage of silver at the ratio established
in 1884. viz, 16 to /, was demanded in the
interest of the American people as a debtor
nation. As a condition precedent to all set
Elements between debtor and creditor he in
sisted that the debtor should be given the
option, if there was any preference, as to
which of the two metals, gold or silver, he
would use 10 payment Of a debt. This is
nothing more or less than a demand for the
scaling of debts at the option of the debtor.
If the debtor who has borrowed one n
of gold can pay back in sixteen ounces OF
silver, although the silver only represents
half its value in commercial exchanges, the
man who borrows one barrel Of wheat -four
can pay back in a barrel of shorts. Such a
rank piece of dishonesty would find no ad-
~vocates, but yet the deluded followers Of
Coins Financial School would have US be-
lieve that as between debtor and creditor it
would be honorable and equitable"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29
A Small Pop Cure.

A cure Of smallpox and scarlet fever
which the Rev. Adirondack Murray claims
to be as infalIible as fate, is composed Of one
grain Of sulphate of zinc, one grain Of digi-
tails commonly known ss foxglove) and a
half teaspoonful Of sugar. This is to be
thoroughly mixed with two teaspoonfuls Of
water and four ounces Of water added. The
dose for adults IS one i~easpoonful every hour,
and for children smaller doses according to
age.
Murray writes "The medicine is harm
less and is recommended by the best schools
in Paris. l have cured my children Of scar
let fever and others Of small-p ox when the
doctors said the patients must die. Either
disease under this treatment will disappear
in u hours. If the countries would COM
pei their physicians to use it, there would
be no need Of pest houses.-C Chicago Inter-
Ocean.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

Since 1878 there have been coined at the
minis of the United States and put into cir
c~uIation during IL years 1891, 654,S73 in full
legal-tender standard silver as against s..
OSO, 900 coined during the whole previous
existence Of the Governments period Of
80 years-and yet some gentlemen arc wit
ing books aud making speeches to convince
their felIow-citizens that silver is demone-
tized in this country.-Jn0. G. Carlisle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

It is stated as a startling fact that the in
mense amount Of silver which the govern
ment has been compelled to purchase aud
coin, BY means Of vicious silver legislation
is to-day worth at market prices SlSl,OOO,-
900 less than it cost.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

Judge E. Boyd Faulkner, in commenting
on the electioun cases at Charles Town this
week, took occasion to express his opinion
on a very interesting feature of our election
law. The law requires that a voter, il chal-
lenged, cannot vote unless he makes an afi-
davit, in which he states his residence, ETC.,
and swears to it. The usual opinion here.
tofore has been that the election commission
ers were compelled to take the vote then,
though the voter could afierward, if the aft
davit was false, both for perjury and for il.
legal voting. Judge Faulkner declared that
if the commissioners know a voter is not en-.
titled to vote, they have a right to refuse to
let him vote, the affidavit to the contrary
Notwithstanding. In other words the COM
missioners should not receive the vote, if
they know it is illegal. This is a wise, Just
and legal opinion sustained by common
sense and stice.-lfartiHsbmrg Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

The numerous instances noted daily OF
the advance Of wages Of employees Of the
great manufacturing establishments Presage
better times in the near future.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

Those who want to hear Gov. Foraker
crate tomorrow and cannot get to Antietam
need only 20 to som n Of our suburban
elevations. His fog horn is a long ranger.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

All the minis of the United States, if de-
voted entirely to the coinage of silver dol
lars, could produce only about S4O,00O,COO
per anuum, aud, therefore, With free coinage
it would require more than 10 years to put
silver dollars in the place of the gold we now
have and give back to the country the same
amount of metallic money now existing
Jno. G.. Carlisle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29
$1,000 Reward.

The above reward will be given forinforma,
ton leading 20 the arrest and conviction o.
the party or parties instrumental In secunns
the release Of prisoners from the Charles ToHn
Lookup on the night Of April II 1895.
April II. '95. G. BROWN, Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

But, suppose the change is made, and that
the business affairs OF the country have been
finally adjusted to the new standard, what
will be the effect or our domestic trade ?
The prices of all things will be nominally
increased-that is TO say, it will require a
greater number of dollars to purchase a
given amount of any commodity than it re-
CURED before. There appears to be a sim
gular delusion in the minds Of some upon
this subject. Many good people appear to
think that in some mysterious manner,
which no one has yet attempted TO explain,
the Government, by legislation or otherwise,
can increase the prices Of the things they
have to sell without increasing the prices OF
things they have to buy. If there is any
financial necromancy by which this one-
sided increase of prices can be accomplished
our free coinage friends ought to explain it
to the people.-Jno. g. Carlisle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

The n. & w. r. r. will sell round tnP
tickets for the Old German Baptist Genera
Conference at Roanoke, June 1st to 9th
Tickets on sale May 30 and 81 and June ]
and 2, good for fifteen days. Fare from
Charles Town, 81. 35.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29
Notice.
MayI.Is9I

All parties having insurance in our Agency
and making a change in their residence, ana
also all property owners having vacant builo.
ings will' please advise US promptly, 50 ths'
proper alterations may be made in their pol
cies. WASHINGTON & ALEXANDEk.
April 2 1906
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

If YOU think you hear distant thunder
and smell sulphur tomorrow, Just recall
the announcement that it is the day for ex-
Governor Foraker 4 speak at Autietam.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

The farmer whose self-esteemed sagacity
led him TO omit last fall the planting OF
wheat, comes from behind the barn exhaust
ed from a self-imposed kicking What caus-
ed the advance 10 the price Of wheat? An
advance in the price Of silver? What has
become Of the theory that wheat and silver
20 up aud down together Hooters at the
immutable law Of supply and demand what
think ve2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29
A Relic for Sale.

The Silver Watch-one Of unique pattern,
a g good time piece and Of London manufacture
worn by Capt. John Mobley, who was killed
at Harper's Ferry during the war. is for SAFE
Address W. II. WYNK0OP,
Hillsboro, Loudoun County, Va.
Nav 1. 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

The Champion Baseball Club-the Bald-
more-appears to be going on in the even
tenor Of its way. Il wins a game one day
and loses one the next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29
Leaves That Seem to CrairI When Bioirn
or the Trees.

Among the strange stories told about the
wonderful things to be found in Australia
there is one of crawling leaves, says the
New Orleans Picayune. English sailors
first brought an account of this phenomenon.
They were roaming along the coast when a
sudden breeze shook down a number OF
leaves which aoated gently to the ground.
| The sailors were surprised at this shower, be-
cause, it was not the fall of the year, but
midsummer, and the falling leaves looked
fresh and green. But this was nothing to
what followed. After a short rest these
leaves began crawling along the ground to-
ward the tree from which they came. The
sailors were too much frightened to stop and
investigate, and one of the men said, in re-
lating the adventure that he expected every
minute to see the tree step out and dance a
hornpipe. Fortunately other travellers, were
not too much frightened to stop and exam
inc the matter. It was discoyed that these
queer leaves are really insects which live
upsn the trees and are Of the same colors as
the foliage. They have very thin, fiat
bodies and wings shaped ike large leaves.
When disturbed by a breeze they fold their
legs under their bodies, and then the leaf
like shape, with stem and all, is complete.
Not only are they bright green in summer,
like the foliage of the trees at that time, but
they actually change like the leaves do to
the dull brown produced by frost. Another
peculiarly of these insects is that when
shaken to the ground they seldom use their
wings. After lying there for a few minutes,
as though they were really leaves, they
crawl to the tree and ascend the trunk with
out seeming to know that they have the
power to get back to their quarters in a
much easier aud quicker way.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29

Admiral Meade's position is worse now
than before. He has been retired but he
cannot c~riticise the administration without
being punished the anne as if he were en-
active service. Aud he can't leave the coun-
try Wheeling Register. The latter fact IS
hard on the country, perhaps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-29
Ice 4! Ice Ice !

am now prepared 10 sell ice in large 2.
small quantities at my store and from W
wagon, at prices to suit the times. Watch anu
wait for the wagon.
April a, 1895. W. s. MERCHANl.