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NATURES ECONOMY FATEFUL
FOR MOSQUITO.

The bat, as he i, plays an impor-
tant part in the economy OF nature.
His service to NAH ara not purely
philanthropic. as upon mans enemy,
the mosquito-pOisOn and all-he
thrives wonderfully well: rather
should We look 20 the philosophy OF
benevolent nature for his existence.
for even now. few as he IS in number.
Dv his wonderful capacity for devour-
ing MOSQUITOES. life and health are
made possible IL certain otheIwIs@
uninhabitable localities. and. with
a thousand or a hundred thousand
times greater number Of these nim0le
huntsmen 10 police the country. II
seems likely that the malaria maiadies
would vanish into thin air.
Wilmington. y. c. June lst. 1906.
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''Iping the Mayor.

'"'ping the Mayor.
n "t Buffalo, recently re-
-,> -~.""-ciCizens TO send in
~ "" he betterment of the
:~-- are 4 few OF the
- Il" New York Sun"
".E .uy and maintain a
-"a-s because there is
IL q family where a
: .." oe passed r5sraining 2
=. y '"..ar $ premises, because
-"At door porch for a
1T never lay eggs there"
~ ri-y's electric lights
n WINK the hour, 50 thar a
~' AXE his watch out III
-. be a miSdemeanor to leave
- ec2use its bad luck to
Her anbody has lief, 1t
~. AIRY ".,.zen be compelled to
: o'Sh beofre his house, TO
{ ar sWeeter."
,, D" no brass street signs
-ta ,,' -'ss shall not be carted
s-r streets, because they re-
rs@. G~4 into weak eyes"
9rr.'l t be daily parade in sum-
1,-se ~ The children"
!, oc c.,E supply megaphones to
r 24auctors so that deaf
e., : ,'@E not be acrried past
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40 man.
THE DISCOVERY.
Standing On I river sluf one sum-
mer evening. | saw something which,
although perfectly familiar 10 me. al
such season, | had never before OBJ
served. After a time | became inn
pressed with the thought that some
thing OF immense importance was go
ing forward. 4 veritable massacre at
the gates Of the city
The air about my head was thick.
in the evening dusk, with myriad
bands of Mosquitoes, en- route with
sharpened lance and swirling motion
10 riot in their gluttony on the GRIM
son tide drawn mayhap from the fair
cheek of some sleeping infant.
But cautions nature, not willing to
permit this droning band. new risen
from its Shiny bed. to enter. unChal-
lenged. the portals of the city places
the despised bat to dispute their pass
age. and it was with something like
eXuitation that | viewed his nimble
motions and more Of admiration that |
realized the purpose OF benefcent ma
ture in his creation.
I seemed 10 see in his maoeuvers a
palpable suggestion. the apparent
simplicity Of which led me TO some
research Of the observations of others
touching disease inoculatiOn by mos
quitOs.
EXPLODED THEORIES.
It was formerly believed that NAL
aria was inhaled to the human system
with the air and mists of miamatic
swamps, and persons living near such
places. and having suffered from fe-
vers. have, been known to plant lines
of trees as breaks against the poison
Gus vapOrs supposed to arise from
the localities. particularly at night.
Such efforts were found TO be in mea-
sure efficaciOus, but are now believed
to have been so merely from the fact
that the trees acted as shield against
the advance Of the mosquitoes bred in
the marshy or swampy places beyond.
Some have believed malaria to exist,
in its deleteriOus state. in drinking
water. but the mosquito theory has the
ascendency by proof which IS without
question since men have constructed
MOSQUITO proof cages and placing them
in localities known TO be infested By
MOSQUITOES and malaria and in them
to have lived for weeks drinking the
water obtained from pools nearby,
and Yet remained free from the well
known effects Of malaria poison. while
others unprotected by such screens,
and allowing themselves 10 be stnng
have promptly developed malaria
poisoning.
NATURES ECONOMY FATEFUL
FOR MOSQUITO.
The bat, as he Is plays an impor-
tant part in the economy OF nature.
His service to NAH ara not purely
philanthropic. as upon mans enemy,
the mosquito-pOisOn and all-he
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-22
Labor Famine in Dakotas.

Duluth, Mum, Aug 22-Lebor is
the great need Of the Northwest, from
the head of the lakes to the great wheat
fields of the Dakotas. where the de-
mand has reached a critical stage.
With the largest grain crop in the his
tory of the country the farmers of the
Dakotas are crying frantically for help
in the harvest.
In many ceases the farmers are Off
sring from $3.50 to $3 per day and
board. and have not more than co per
cent OF the labor they require.
The same conditions are being ex-
perienced in all lines of industry, in.
GLIDING the railroads, contractors. and
r-ines. both on the range and in the
COPPER country. The labor famine in
uhe Northwest is pronounced3 the
worst in the history of the section.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-22
Hartman Hits Rockefeller.

New York, Aug. 22.-The general
public is in the market and is on the
bull side The Hartman deals causes
the. prediction that all loose capital
will soon be in the stock market. and
if the tendency to speculate is not
stopped there will be a panic There
was comparatively little trading in
Uni IN Pacific and 60 uthern Pacific to-
day. Har riwan's coup got them ell.
1t is said that John D Rockefeller was
hit hard by Hartman and doubtless
Hartman will yet hear from John.
Bankers express the opinion that for
mer stock holders who were Induced
to sell by Harriamn will try to recov.
or in the courts the difference be
tween the price and the..received and
the presepl market price of the south
ern Pacific.
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Primary anu Caucus Notice.

Notice is hereby given that a Re-
publican primary will be held at the
CITY hall in Wenatchee Aug. %, 1905
from l to p. m. for the purpose of
electing of delegates to attend the
Chelap County Convention which will
be held at Cashmere Sept. l 1906.
Further notice is hereby given that
a caucus will be held at the above
place on Aug. 20, 1906 at o'clock p
m. for the purpose of nominating de.
legates to Of voted for at said primary.
Dated this day Aug. 10, 1906.
W. A. Sanders,
Chairman. Wenatchee precinct.
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MALAGA

Malaga. Aug. III Sam and Elsie
Guilok Of TIE Colockum are up visit
ing their parents ana sister here.
E. T. Balch was at tile city on bust
ness Monday.
John Corr IVES at the county seat
Monday on business.
Mon Quincy was at the county seat
on business, Saturday.
E. T. Balcb made business trip
to Weuatohee Saturday.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. s. E.
Hanan is again seriously ill.
F. x. Courtway who has been sicK
for some time past is worse today.
Miss Nina Brobeok is able to be up
again after an illness of the past few
weeks.
Miss Mabel Simons, of Wenatchee
was visitor at the C0rcoran ranch
Sunday evening.
NILE, n. II SmtEt kCtuIpCu IeOh
Wenatchee after several days visit with
ner mother and family.
Miss Carma1 McElldowney who
has been i'll with typnoii the past few
weeks is able tt be out again.
Mike O'Conner of Wenatchee was
down Monday exchanging phones on
the Farmers Telephone and Telegraph
line.
8. r. Hanan and wife gave little
ice cream party last Saturday evening.
a very enjoyable TINA was lad by
ali present.
Miss Alta Ccroolau. who has been
having quite siege of typhoid and
malaria fever, the past rev weeEs is
slowly gaining her health.
Mr. and Mrs. f. 7. Balch drove to
Monitor to spend Sunday with Mrs.
Balch's slstar. Mrs. Everett james.
Nh. and Mrs. Fiser. Mrs. Baldh' s
sister returned with them.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-22
CALL FOR PRIMARIES.

Notice is hereby given t.iat the Republican
County Convention will be held at Cashmere,
september LIST at eleven O'clc ok, a. H. and IL
Is recon- mended that the primaries for the
pur pose of electing delegates to the conven-
ton be held August Is, at the usual voting
places. The appOrtionment is one delegate at
large and one delegate for every ten votes or
major fraction thereof, cast for r. F. Reid in
the special election held for Joint Senator
February 23rd, 1905.
lows:
Blewitt, 2; Chelan. s; Colockum, 2; Chiwau-
KUN, 2; Columbia, 6: Entat, 2; Leavenw ORTIZ II;
Lakeside, 6: Lake Wenatchee, 2. Cashmere 81:
Peshastin. 3; Stehekin, 2; Wenatnhee, 7: West
Wenatchee, 6.
By order ofthe County Central Cor mittee
L. M. HULL,
Chairman.
WALTER NJ. OLIVE,
Acting Secretary.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-22
Wait for Walker opening.

Wait for Walkers opening. If
Watch for the opening of the new
store. If
A. p. Kiser of South side is bust
ness visitor IN Wenatchee today.
Watch for the opening of the new
store. If
T. J. Walker returned this morning
from Seattle. where he has peen on a
short business trip
Howard sThomas is exhibiting an
apple in his window which weighs 26
l-2ouces IL was grown by E, France.
W E. Bartlett left Monday mcrniug
for the Stemilt valley where ne will
60 to work in the Columbis River
Lumber company's sawmill.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-22
Explosion Kills Three.

Pittsburg, Aug. 22.-Three men are
dead and two are in a serious condition
and nine others rendered uncon sc,ous
by blowout of accumulated gas early
today at the Eliza furnaces of the
Jones and Laughlins Steel company at
Sono this city
The men were engaged in dumping
ore into the furnaces from the top
wnen there was an explosion of gas.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-22
Primary and Caucus Notice.

Primary and Caucus Notice.
Notice il hereby given that a Re
publican primary will be held at the
court house, August S5, 1906, from /
to O'CLOCK for the purpose OF elect
ing 6 delegates to attend The Chelan
County Convention, which will be
held Sept. 1st ar Cashmere.
Further notice Is hereby given that
a caucus will be held at the cours.
house, August %, 1906, at p. m.
for the purpose of nom mating delega-
ties, to be voted tor at said primary.
Dated this day Aug. Is, 1906.
John A. Gellatly,
1913 Chairman, Columbia district.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-22
Personal Mention, and
City Ne,os IL, Brief

Wait for Walkers opening. If
For Linoleum varnIsh, go to Russell
For reut-Rnom 4l6 Douglas st.
c-B-17
Money to loan on farm lanus or
chatteIs. John A. Gellatly.
For cheap wall paper and turlap,
&C to Russell.
Walker will be authority on the
new fall styles. K
For SALES year old saddle mare.
S25. Bower and Nowlan.
Jelly glasses 80 cents per dozen, at
the Wenatohee Bazaar.
For longtime farm loans apply 10 J.
s. Mooney
Tell the children to come to the
reading rooms for candy
Medium aud large size glasses 80
and 40 cents, at tine Wenatcnee Bazaar.
The Wenatchee Drug company has
luSI Tec1Nt6u new ilu6 VI
If
Wanted-Young man for delivering
purposes, at once. Inquire at Wiester's
store o-S-23 tt
Up-to-date automobile supplies, BIZ
cycles repaired. all work guaranteed,
Catchall Store, Phone 424.
Spend your money ia dong good, aud
by your ice cream at the reading
room
Good all modern room cottage,
nicely furnished for sale, cheap. IA
D st. So Easy terms. s-13 If
We will give 8 cents per bottle for
each citrate OF magnesia bottle re-
turned TO De Wenatchee Drug Go.
Closing OUT first class cotton cover
ed garden hose at the Carchall store
at l-2 cents per foot.
Wanted-A young man who can
sing illustrated songs and furnich bis
own accompaniment. Also advano g
agent to travel with Lester Display
90. Address, Lester Display Co.
Wenatchee. Wash.
Miss Bessie Graham AMI Mildred
Hoilenbeck returned yesterday from
Seattle where they have been visiting
several weeks.
The W. G. T. U. will hold their reg
ular meatng Friday afternoon Aug. "a
at Mrs. Mary Fullers, west of the
White school house.
The dance given by the Allegro clnb
at the Wenatenee Theatre last evening
was great success. About twenty
five couples were present.
Miss Mason of Prosssr who has been
visiting Miss Ethel McUutoh. ON of this
city lefs last night for short visit
with friends in Seattle.
Belle Hinkle and Lois Sinclair. two
OF the women of the :ed light district,
vera fined yesterday $25 each and
costs for being drunk and disorderly
OIL the str eel.
Genrge Tetnerow who was taken
suddenly ill op the street SATURDAY.
evening died last night at the Lamh
residence where he had been taken
yesterday from the Wenatchee hotel.
Miss A6die O. Morris and Delbert
]. Agee were married at noon today
at the home of the brides parents in
the Squilohuck valley. Rev. ia.
Graves of this city officiating. The
young couple will take up their resi-
deuce on the Enoch Morris ranch.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-22
Utah Wheat Hurt by Rust.

Ogden, Utah, Aug. % "A third
of the crop of wheat. is ruined by,rust.
The crop is con fined to che irrIgaed
crop, the dry farmers crop not being
touched.
ABOUT 81, 500, 00Ois the loss to the
farmers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-07-19

be would resent the slight Of not hav-
ing been invited added to their dis
comfort
1t was just before Lent when Mr..
Van Houston came home. All through
this season the family lived quietly.
As he saw more of his newly found
family Mr.. Van Houston appeared to
get on with them better. He would
sit for hours at time with his brother
in-law. smoking one after another Of
his best cigars, and no matter how
stringent the money market was or
what bills were pressing Peter did not
scruple to ask Mr. Odell for loans Of
money. Through the summer he visited
them at their country place, turning up
at odd times. usually when most in
convenient, frightened them with fire.
quent attacks of weakness of the heart
and in the autumn when the leaves
We're falling he died
This is how it happened:
One morning he sent for Mr.. Claren-
don, stating he was i'll.
The lawyer made haste to reach Mr..
Van HOustOn's bedside. Away at the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-07-19
ANOTHER VICTORY.
The Free Alcohol Bill Reported Fa-
VOrahly by House Committee


The grange has been a prominent
factor in influencing congress to favor
the free alcohol bill which was report
ell fayorably by the house committee
on ways and means on March so.
1t is predicted that the effect of the
bill will be revolution in heating,
lighting and furnishing fuel for motors,
as alcohol will be cheaper than kero-
scne oil or gasoline and can be made
from grain, vegetable root or fruit con-
tanning starch.
The bill provides that, beginning
three months after its passage domes-
tic alcohol Of such degree Of proof as
may be prescribed by the commissioner
of internal revenue and approved by
the secretary Of the treasury may be
withdrawn from bond without the pay
ment Of internal revenue tax for use
in the arts and industries and for fuel,
light and power, provided it shall have
been mixed in the presence and under
the direction Of an authorized govern
ment officer. before withdrawal with
denaturing material suitable to the use
for which the alcohol is withdrawn,
but which destroys its character as a
beverage and renders it unfit for LIQUID
medicinal purposes.
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THE GRANGE
Conducted BY
J. w. DARROW. Chatham. n. Y,
Press Cores Near York state
Grange
A NATIONAL INSTITUTION.
4hc Opinion of Prominent New,
England Agricultural Journal.

The Opinion of Prominent New
England Agricultural Journal.
The grange is Il national institution.
1t represents the agricultural interests
of the whole country more closely and
more thoroughly than any other or
ganiZatiOn. 1t Is making advancement
along all lines of cooperative effort
and developing an influence Which is
having a salutary effect upon industri-
nj and civic affairs of the nation. This
is evidenced by the growing Importance
Of the national and state sessions and
the increasing attention given the Order
by the press and public.
The grange leadership is progressive
It times ag We, yet its Gelibera-
tons are SO { ,cterized by wise con-
servatlsm that it has earned AMI won
the respect of all classes. Affiliated
with the Order are many of our fore
most citizens, men of ability, states
men whose influence is nation wide.
These men have contributed much to
its present high standing.
The grange is now a factor not to be
despised in the shaping of public af-
fairs. Its emphatic declaration at the
national session in 1903 to support
President Roosevelt in his efforts for
railway rate legislation which shall
protect the public from ruinous dis
ordinations will have far reaching eff
feet. Its advocacy of the establish
ment Of a parcels post and national
aid for highways will in time lead to
the successful contamination of these
reforms.
Under a continuance Of its present
wise leadership the grange will con
tlnue to broaden out in scope and in
lucnCe until the agricultural interests
for which the order stands will be Civ
on equal recognition with all other in
tereStS in state and national legislation
New England Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-07-19

When member of a grange seeks ad-
mission to another grange on presentation
of demit card, how is he elected to mem
bership?
When a person desires to join the
grange by demit the application
should be made out and signed the
same as if the person was first apply
ing for membership except that the
words, Il have not previously applied
for membership, etc." are stricken out
Of the application. The demit should
be attached to the application and to-
gether should be presented to the
grange. A committee is appointed on
the application, as on any new mem
Der, and the application should lay over
one meeting. The life of a demit is
one year, and if not presented within
that time becomes void.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-07-19

TIME Van Houstons were an arts
tocratic family-peOple of the
- world-and as happy as most
- but for the fact that a family
skeleton lodged in their hearts In the
memory of an older brother - Peter
Van HOuston-who had been expelled
from college and after running wild
for a time had suddenly ended it all
by forging his fathers name to a
check for $4,000, collecting the money
and departing for the west.
AT that time his father, Hubert Van
Houston, was one of the rich men of
Wall street. Years before he had
buried his first wife, who left him this
troublesome son, and had married
again, a fashionable widow, who duly
presented him with a daughter This
lady comforted him when his boy went
away, cared for him through his last
illness, wept gently when he died and
after time settled down to enjoy the
money her husband had left exclusive
~ to her and their daughter Elizabeth
Since then time had brought its Gus
tOmGry gifts-white hair to Mrs. Van
Houston and 4 husband and children
to her daughter, now Mrs. Marmaduke
Odell.
One afternoon at about this time
their legal adviser, Mr. Clarendon, sat
in his office at his desk when the door
opened to admit man of about fifty
years of age, who said, Are you James
Clarendon?" YES, sir" legal ad-
wiser for Mrs. Van Houston?' Il am,
sir But what is your business with
me|' 4 should like to make my WILL"
the man replied It's long story.
Have you time to listen?" Go on"
The newcomer leaned forward. Don't
you know me, Mr.. Clarendon:" Il do
not He laughed low, bitter laugh
Forgotten by every one, I suppose
The neer-do-well, the black sheep
Mr.. Clarendon looked at him keenly
You are not Il am-Peter Van
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-07-19

Houston!" The lawyer fell back in
surprise and dismay We'll" he said,
land what DO YOU 80 81 desire
to make my will. ct keep YOU
long" his visitor said dryly. They
say that the way of the transgressor is
hard, but i have reason to doubt the
truth of that statement, for the stolen
money brought me luck from the mo-
ment went to the far west The great
business out there was lassoing wild
horses. l became an expert at this and
bought and sold until I had accumu-
lated good sum of money"
care you married?"
"No. Women have no attraction for
me. A little black trunk that | keep
under my bed and that holds all my
securities is my only love. People call
me a miser, and l rather enjoy the
name. 1t means so much" he cried.
"and such a sure means of rcvenger'
Revenge. All" The lawyer grew
attentive
Mr.. Clarendon, l acknowledge l did
wrong, and l have suffered An out
cast for thirty years, hidden, unknown.
And my sister Elizabeth-she is rich
and sensitive to disgracel She would
not receive me, for inStance?'
"Of course" the lawyer said, 81 can
not answer for my clients. AS you
say, they are proud, but money is often
a strong influence"
Get your papers out, Mr. Claren-
don" The mans voice was husky.
DRAW up a will for me. Wait" He
grew white, put his hand over his
heart and gasped. "An attack of the
heart! The doctors say | cannot live
year. Draw up the papers, lawyer
1 want revengew
you will leave the bulk Of your for
tune away from your family?" the law
yer Queried. Mr.. Van Houston ap-
peared to be waiting for strength to
continue. Tomorrow l shall go to my
sisters house, l want them to think
am pOor l want to find out if they
Acruel enough to live in luxury
h-gwing that the rightful heir Is starry
ing in their neighborhood. You alone
are to know the truth My fortune
amounts to $1,000,O00. In a black iron
box in my room are my papers of
value. l have decided to dispose of my
fortune in this manner-S1O0,00 to
you, Mr.. Clarendon, and the bulk to
my sister Ellzabeth-but with this stip-
ulation If she or any Of them Sights
me then leave my fortune to char
ity."
When Van Houston had gone Mr..
Clarendon paced up and down thought
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-07-19
The Hope of the Nation.

One of the hopeful things for the
future OF the nation is the great or
Plantation which the farmers of the
country are cantralizing around the
grange. Within recent years there has
been a marvellous growth that has ex-
tended to nearly every state and terri
Tory in the country, so that when it re
GENTLY held its national convention the
attention of the whole country was at
tracted to its actions. has taken
hold of all Of the vital questions before
the country, and the discussion and ac-
ton that will be brought to bear upon
them are going to exert a mighty inf1u-
ence.-Amesbury Mass) News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-07-19
QueAtiOns and AnSNyers.

In vacating the chair temporarily, should
the master call the overseer to preside or
may he call any other member? If the
overseer presides, who shall take his
place?
The master may call any person to
the chair temporarily. In case of the
absence Of the master the overseer shall
preside, in which case the overseer, as
acting master, shall appoint some mem
Der of the grange to fill the overseer's
chair. In the absence of the master
and overseer then the lecturer presides,
and so on down through the list The
highest ranking officer present acts as
master. In the absence of the proper
officer a past master may call the
grange to order and preside
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-07-19

For the past ten years England has
spent on drink from $S75,000,00O to
S95O,000000 a year. Its average annu-
a! expenditure on drink amounts, there
fore, TO sum that is more than the
entire annual revenue, that is equal to
oil the rents Of all the houses and
farms in the kingdom and that is only
little less than the cost of the South
African war.