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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-10-31
Tiny Bird Suggested AS
Assistant Bug-Catcher
Scientist Calls Attention to the Parasite
Destroying Qualities Of the Bush-Tit
"A Desirable Immigrant.

looks as if he would topple heels over
head, and go wbirling to the ground
like a tailless kite. He is not so sue"
, cessful wing shot as the fiycatcher,
but he has an eye that few birds can
equal in stalking. He is a good as
sistant to the gardener, for he is at
work early and late and constantly
at it.
ffProf. F. Z. L. Beal Of the biological
survey has made a careful study of
the bush-tit and its relation to the
fruit industry on the Pacific Coast.
Three hundred and ffty-three stomaehs
of bush-tits were examined. They were
collected during every month of the
year, the greater number being taken
during the spring and summer. The
fact that less than one per cent. of
the food of the bush-tit consists of
fruit, and that over four-ffths of its
diet consists of insects and spiders,
nearly all of which are harmful, shows
that the bird is a very valuable resi-
dent of any fruit growing or farming
district According to Professor Beal,
the largest item in the insect portion
of the bushtit s food consists of plant
lice or bark-lice or scale.
"The San Jose scale is one of the
most pernicious and destructive pests
Pacific Coast. AS this scale is very
small and its distinctive character so
minute. it is very difficult to identify
positively after it has been eaten by
the birds and is mixed with the other
food in the stomach. Some species.
such as the olive scale, are large and
more easily identified. Out of the
total of three hundred and ffty-three
stomachs examined, one hundred and
thirty light held scales. Several
stomachs were entirely filed with
them So it is certain the bush-tit de-
votes a good part of his time toward
much damage to fruit On the Pacific
Coast.
ffProfessor Beal examined one brood
of eight nestlings about ten days old.
The stomach of every one of these
young birds contained pupae of the
codling moth. Two stomachs contained
two each, two contained three each,
one contained four, one seven, one
nine, and one eleven. The place where
Professor Beal secured these young
birds was in an oak tree along a stream
that bordered a neglected orchard. The
parent bush-tits hunted through this
old orchard, and did much to keep
down the horde of insects that thrived
and lived there. This is the bush-tit IS
life-work. 1t would be difficult to find
small bird that is more valuable
asset to any farmer or fruit-grower. -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-10-31

Editor Advertiser:-In our fight
against insect pests t would be well
not to lose sight of the well known
fact that birds eat bugs. The en-
closed leaf1et on the habits of the bush
tit is Of local interest, as it deals with
one of a number of common birds
whose habits especially commend them
as worthy of detailed study with a
view to their introduction into Hawaii.
In spite of the splendid work accom-
plished by insect parasites, there yet
remains much to be done before the
multitude of injurious insects-espe-
cially the numerous species of intro
dueed scales-are entirely eradicated.
Economic biologists, especially In
America, are giving much study to the
relation that all kinds of animals bear
to agriculture. In most cases, espe-
cially with inseetiverous birds, they
find them to be extremely useful in in
sect control. In many instances they
take up the work where insect para
sites leave off and maintain the balance
between friend and foe. Often they
prove effective where no other checks
have been found.
VIM. ALANSON BRYAN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-10-31
The Bush Tit.


The leaflet to which Mr.. Bryan re-
feFs in his communication is, in part,
as follows:
f'The bush-tit' IS home is on the Pa
ciie Coast. He is so much of west
erner that he is entirely unknown in
the eastern States. He may be recog-
nized by his diminutive size, as he is
but little larger than hummingbird,
but more fluffy in appearance and with
q tail that is as long as his body. He
is dressed modestly in grays and
browns, with not a touch of bright col
oring. AS a nest-builder, he has no
equal among our small birds, for he
builds long gourd shaped home from
eight to ten inches in length, with a
side entrance at the upper end. AS
q bird character, he is fearless and
readily accepts human friendship.
"One can hardly help falling in love
with a bush-tit. He is such tiny
mite, not larger than your thumb. He
goes along in such busting, business
like way. He is absolutely fearless, at
times. One can make friends with the
bush-tit as easily as with his cousin,
the ehickadee. Any one who has
studied bird character would know that
these two birds are related, even if
he did not know that both are mem
bers of the family, Paridae. do not
know why the bush-tits and chickadees
place so much condolences in mankind.
Perhaps they remember only the kind
aesses of our race, and not the evils.
But, even though these two birds are
so alike in character, they are so diff
2ereut as home builders. One might
wonder how the bush-tit has developed
such remarkable ability as a home
builder, when the chickadee is content
to dig himself den in the heart of
some old stump.
EtThe bush-tit is a master builder
among birds, for he builds a real bird
mansion. / once watched a pair of
these tiny creatures lay the foundation
for a typical long poeket-nest. 1 say
lay the foundations; but really the
bush-tit does not follow our ideas OF
architecture, for he shingles the root
first and puts in his uprights and his
door ioists last.
''I never had a good idea of the
amount of insect food a bush-tit con
sumed until | watched a pair of these
birds few days after the eggs were
Matched. Both birds fed in turn, anG
the turns averaged about five minutes
apart during large part of the day
The parents were busy from dawn til
dark. They searched the leaves ant
twigs, the branches and trunks OF
svery tree; they hunted through tn,
bushes and grasses and ferns, and foot
always seemed to be abundant Some
times they brought caterpillars, moth
and daddy-long-leg that one could
see, and again they brought bills full
of larvae, plant-lice or scale insect
that one could not recognize. On
pair of hush-t tits about localit,
means the destruction of an untol,
number of insect pests. If we coult
but estimate the amount of insects de
stroyed by all the birds about any on
locality, we should find it enormous
Without the help of these assistan
gardeners, bushes and trees would sool
be leafiess.
"The bush-tit does not possess tn
aerial grace of a swallow, or even tn
nimbleness of warbler. He hustle
along in sueh jerky way he oftel
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-10-31
USING WHAT SHE LEARNED.

Little Mabel had spent the afternoon
at her fathers business office, where
the telephones were kept pretty busy.
That night as she went to bed she sur
prised her mother by closing her pray
ers with: "Amen. Good bye. Ring
offfsj
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27
PERSONAL.

Dan Williams of Painted Woods,
has gone to visit Orchard Park, N. Y,
for some months Mrs. Williams is
already there.
Mrs. J. E. Perry left Fiday for
Clear Lake, Ia, being called there by
the serious illness of sister.
Miss Doris Cordery returned from
Valley City Saturday noon. She has
been attending school there during the
present year.
Misses Alice and Odessa Williams
returned Saturday from Valley City.
where they graduated from the state
normal school in the professions al
course.
Miss Leila Pierce was an arrival
from Minneapolis Saturday noon
where she has been in the care OF
physicians since her return from
school in Stanton, Va, a month ago.
Matt and Pete Clooten, who are
farmers residing near Bismarck, have
returned from a trip to Canada and
the western part of the Unitey States.
-Gabler brothers have returned re-
Gently from a visit with friends at
points in Canada. They also made a
visit to the western states during
their several weeks absence.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27
NAN IN COUNTY JAIL
FOR STEALING CATTLE
ROBERT FRoODE CHARGED WITH
GETTING AWAY WITH NINE
HEAD OF CATTLE.
Deputy Frank Barnes Arrested Mrs.
Mcvey at Mandan at Early Hour
Sunday Morning.

Robert Froode is in the county Jail
under a charge of stealing nine head
Of cattle. It seems that he brought
four head to the city during the early
part of the week and disposed of them
to local butcher and came uu again
Saturday afternoon with another lot
sof five.
i The suspicious Of some neonle who
knew Of some of his dealings were
aroused and an investigation made
them believe that the cattle offered
for sale were not the property Of
Froode and he was placed under ar
rest. Later Developments, it is said,
showed that the officers were right in
making the arrest. ..
:; The woman who ia mixed up in the
case is a Mrs. Mcvey who was ar
rested by Deputy Frank Barnes at
3Mandan at an early hour. Sunday
morning. She states that she fs not
implicated in the matter further than
that Froode was driving the cattle
past her place. and she. assisted him
in getting them to town. :.
i It Is probable that: a hearing Of
the case OF both the woman and
sFroosle win be held Monday morning
/ It ID stated that . number Of farm
,erS In the vicinity Of Bismarck, have
s11issed cattle N the, recent :past .and,
&c 10 possible that the arrest win lead
to. the uncoverinK Of more than is
te1pected 1t the. present time. r., 3.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27
SHOULD J
:BO0ST!!fOR THE Band
PLACES ARE TO BE APPOINTED
WHERE YOU CAN LEAVE
YOUR MONEY!
Popular Support Should BE Given the
Band Boys-concerts Are Greatly
: Enjoyed BY the Crowds. -..

While there has been a great deal
Of pleasure expressed from the fact
that Bismarck is to have series of
outdoor band concerts this summer,
the financial aid has not been showing
up in manner that Is as gratifying
as it should be.
There are undoubtedly number of
people who would put their name to
the subscription list, but who have
not been seen as yet, and for the Sc
curing of such names two or three
places will be selected around the
city where subscription papers will be
left and everyone will have a"chance
to come through with the coin. The
concerts are one of the most popular
movements that has been undertaken
in Bismarck for some time and the
band should have the proper support.
1t is necessary to raise over $4Ov
for the purpose and this should not
be difficult in a city of the size of
Bismarck, and one having the class
Of citizens we have here.
Now here is chance to boost that
should be taken advantage of by ev-
eryone and each one should think
that upon his efforts alone rests the
question of whether We are to "ave
the concerts for the rest of the sum-
mer or not.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27
Chief MCDONALD HEAD
, raid ON Three PIGS
LARGE AMOUNT OF EVIDENCE IS
DISCOVERED IN ALL THREE
PLACES.
States That Prominent People Of the
City Will BE Called AZ Witnesses
When Case Comes to Trial.

Chief OF Police Mcdonald headed a
raid made on a number of pigs on
the fats southeast of of town at late
hour Saturday night. The places
were operated by women giving the
following names: Mrs. Thompson,
Mrs. Regor and Mrs. Whiteside, the
latter place being q colored hold
out. !EVH
There was q large amount of evil
dence discovered in each place, and
in one of them it Is stated that a
number of prominent citizens were
found and that they will be called
on the witness stand when the case
comes UP for trial.
There was large number of sold
iers in all Of the places raided. There
was complaint made to the chief that
beer was being sold and rough houses
being maintained in these places and
he though Saturday night would be
a good time to get the places with
the good on and as the case turned
out his bunch was a good one.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27
ORIoN.COUNTY= man :.
i. ACCUSED OF.1!MURDER
CASE CLOSELY RESEMBLES THAT
" OF JOHNSON CASE RECENT
. = :; i. -~~
LY TRIED HERE.
coroners Inquest Started Saturday
But Proceeding Postponed Until
Tuesday for Evidence. *

Ray Urich, farmer living near
Strain, Morton county, was shot in
the abdomen on Friday evening with
shotgun in the hands Of John Sch
MALI, and died from his wounds this
morning. The coroners inquest is be-
ing held today.
Schmalz went to Mandan Friday
night and gave himself up to the au-
thorities. He claims self defense.
His condition indicates that the men
had hard fight. He is in charge of
Sheriff Olson and under the doctors
care.
The affair arose out of dispute
over taking coal out of coal mine.
to the story of Urich's
wife, he had sold a number of loads
of coal to Schmalz. Schmalz and an
other man came to haul it away and
were taking three loads more than
they purchased. Urich demanded pay
for them. They refused and Urich
started after the brothers with pick
handle, and Schmalz grabbed the shot
gun and fired at Urich. The brothers
then left Urich in a dying condition
at the mine. Urich's wife says that
the brothers robbed her husband Of
twelve dollars he had on his person.
AS soon as the coroner's jury re-
ports the preliminary hearing will be
held.
The corners jury was in session
Saturday afternoon but as all the wit
nesses could not be secured at that
time the case was continued until
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27
CENSUS Of BISMARCK I| !
!. IS TAKEN this Week
NUMBER OF RESIDENTS MUST
BE KNOWN TO HAVE ELks
LODGE ESTABLISHED.
Census Taking Will Not B, An Ex-
pense to the city-s. e. Register
Starts Work Monday.

The organizers of the proposed Elks
lodge in this city have presented a
petition to the board Of city commits
sioners asking that a census Of the
city be taken at once. After the
board of equalization meeting Satur-
day afternoon the board resolved it.
self into a special meeting of the
city commission and appointed s. E..
Register as the special census taker
for the proposed census, free of cost
to the city. He will start in on his
work at once as it is necessary for
it to be finished by July 1.
The census of 1905 showed a popu-
lation here of 4,S13. There have been
over 300 houses erected since that
time and the population of the city
should now be not less than $500.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27
GLADSTONE j CHURCH IS
BURNEOTO 1.-THE GROUND
ELECTRICAL STORM WAS sERI.
s>.oUs AFFAIR IN NEIeHeoR.
,a.9.I,:ss. -. ING TOWNS. :: ..
Hebron Visited BY Electrical Display
. and During the Storm a Church
steeple Was Struck. = -.

While there, was no damage report
ed from the storm which occurred at
Bismarck early Saturday morning, re-
ports from the neighboring towns are
to the effect that considerable prop
erty damage was done. The church
at Gladstone was struck by lightning
and burned to the ground. There was
a small amount of insurance on the
building.
At Hebron the Catholic church was
also struck by lightning and the steep
le burned before the fire department
arrived on the scene and extinguish-
ed the flames.
A severe rain storm accompanied
the electrical display and in some
parts of the country assumed the
proportions of a cloud burst.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27
WASHBURN FAILED | |: | TO ! |
SHOW Up FOR GAME.
M'kENZIE TEAM WILL BE TAKEN
ON THIS AFTERNOON AT s.,
$3.50 O'CLOCK. .u. & "A.
Fast Game 10 Looked for-Parkef
Will Be on the Mound Four the
Armory Team. ~@>@ &..z+z ,s

The Washburn baseball team failed;
to make its appearance as scheduled
yesterday afternoon. The reason is
stated to be the fact that they could
not assemble their full team for a
two days trip and they did not wish
to come without their full fighting
force. .ss.s., i
Arrangements were at once made
with the Mckenzie team to fill the
date for this afternoon so the fans
will not be disappointed but will see
a fast game this afternoon.
The Mckenzie team will be espec-
tally strengthened for the game here
and the militia boys are in the best
of form and will give them a fight
for their lives.
Parker will be in the box for the
locals and as the Bismarck boys al
ways make a good showing with him
in the box it is sure thing that
there will be some sport this after
noon at $3.50.
rrv The Tribune Mani coIilmnS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27

Tv The Tribune Want Columns
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27

Try The Tribune Want Columns.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-27

Did you ever stop to think that it
costs you each year from so to Is
per cent of the value of your refrig-
orator for your ice bill. Save this
item by using "Herrick" which is
only sold by Wolbert Hardware Co.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-07-06
Drowned in the Yadkin River.

Spencer, June % -Clauda Liv-
lng2od, aged 80 years, of Jerusa-
lem, Davie county, was drowned
IN the Yadkin river, near that
place Sunday at noon while in
bathing with a party If young
friends. He was swimming in Is
feet of water some distance from
the bank, when he was noticed to
throw up his hands and sink His
trends made every effort to save
HIM, but were powerless, 81 d his
body did MT reappear until it
WIS Recovered from the bottom of
the river several hours after the
tragedy.
The cause Of the drowning is I'M
known, but it is presumed NJ.
L%lvingood was seized with a cramp
aud lost his power of locomction.
Special to the Charlotte Observ-
er.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-07-06
Compliments Salisbury Attorney.

The Asheville Citizen, of Sun
day, has the following to say of
A. H, Price, Esq, of this city,
who is one of the counsel in the
case of P. D. Roueche against the
Southern Railway Company:
'.Mr, Price was heard here yes.
to-day for the first time by a
number of people and the pro-
nounced his effort worthy of the
son of a talented father. Mr..
Price presented among other mat
ters the argument that the South
ern Railway had at the time of Its
lease of the Western North Caro-.
lima railway purchased subject tc
a statute which ipso facto made
the purchaser a corporation OF
North Carolina under the name of
the Western Carolina Railroad
company and that the operator of
the railway is now a North Caro-
lima corporation"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-07-06

North Carolina I In the Superior Court,
Rowan county. Before the Clerk.
Malinda Tinker, Widow
vs.. Service by
VIM. T. Tinker, Mary Publication.
Tiathcock and husband Adam Hathcock
Martin l. Tinker, Jas M Tinker. Will G
Gadd, Elizabeth Gadd, Haskell Gadd,
Robert Gadd and Ressie Gadd, Eller J.
Furr and husband Dlniel FUR, Paul G
Tinker, Julia G Coley and husband
Luther ColeY and Jesse g mixer,
Heirs-at-law, etc.
The defendants above named will
take notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced in the Su-
erior court of Rownn county for the
purpose of having her dover allotted
and set apart to her in all the lands of
which hrr husband died seized in free
simple and that defendants are heirs
at-laW OF said decedent and are proper
parties to said action relating to real
property in this state and the said de-
PENDANTS will further take notice that
they are required to appear at The
court house in Rowan county On the
9Th day Of August. 1909.
before the clerk of the superior court
of said county. and answer ordem"r to
She complaint in said action, or the
plaintiff will apply to the court for the
relief demanded in said complaint.
This 22nd day of June, 1900.
j. f. McCubbins,
clerk OF the superior coul t.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-07-06
THE COOLEEMEE JOURNAL.
Published at CO0Ieemee. N. C.
Edited by J. C. Sell.

wide-awake, up-to-date progressive
paper, contains all the news, both state
and county, also all the news of Davie
and surrounding counties. One of the
best opportunities for Salisbury to ad-
vertiSe their business in surrounding
counties, as Salisbury is the all-impor-
tant market for the people, as they
have lear three thousand inhabitants
and only 13miles from this place. Sub
scription 81 90 per year and advertising
rates very reasonable.
Address all COMMUNICATIONS to 90
LEEMEE JOURNAL. ircl pox %, oolee-
mne NJ. Phor'. ~. 6. 1872 tt
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-07-06

Gr.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-07-06
Something More About Mr.. Freeman.

Within 40 minutes after the
telephone receiver at the police
station had been hung up, follow
ing a conversation with the chief
of police of Salisbury, Col. Tom
Black and Patrolman Henderson
walked into the station with John
Freeman, charged with retailing
whiskey,
The chief at Salisbury gave the
following description of the man
he wanted: "John freeman,
white, red hair and mustache,
slightly stopped, Generally wears
derby hat. Going to Columbia,
s. c., this afternoon. Will run
like a deer" But Freeman did
not run like a deer. He didn't
have the opportunity, fol Col.
Tom Black was protruding through
the back door of Louis Grirr'e
restaurant on West Trade street,
nea the Southern depot, when
officer Henderson walked in the
front door, SO Freeman, seeing
the uselessness of resisting calmly
took the officers arms and walked
to the lookup.
On being searched, Fix or seven
tobacco sacks filled with money
we're found Oh him, a total of
$97.7 IN cash. Of the money SIS
was in paper, while the remainder
was in pennies, hickles and dimes,
with a few quarters and half dol
lars. The man made no explana~
ton of the large amount of mouey
but srom Salisbury it was learned
the police officers had been after
him for several weeks for selling
whiskey in that city and in Spen-
cef. At many different times, it
is said. he gave the policemen
there lively chases, but always
successful in getting away from
them.
To-day he will be taken to Sal
isbury for trial.-Charlotte Obser-
veG. 9th.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-07-06
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
SALISBURY, N. c., July 6, 1909.
Engineer Hinton Brings Suit.

Reference was made IN the last
issue of The WATCHMAN to the eX-
perience Of Engineer D. S. Hinton.
1t will be remembered that while
coming from Spencer to Salisbury
on a street car he offered the con-
ductor a 500 bill, out of which to
take his fare. The conductor
couldn't make the change and Mr..
Hinton was requested to leave
the car, which he did. He has
brought suit aginst the Salisbury
Spencer Street Railway Company
for $4,000. R. Lee Wright and P.
S. Carlton represent the plaintiff.