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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26
POISONING PRAIRIE DOGS
They Are Serious Pest to Western
Farmers and Stockmen.


Who would think that the prairie
dog, the shy and amusing little rodent
that we like to watch before the door
of his burrow at the ZOO would ever
become the subject of Government in.
tervention or endanger the success
OF stock raising? Yet such is the
fact. says the Technical World.
Out on the national forests which
Uncle Sam is guarding for the use of
the public expert hunters have gone
after the prairie dogs with zealand
poison-and the work will go on yet
more vigorously next year. In order
to demonstrate the effectiveness OF
the work an area of some 10000 to
10000 acres of actual dogtown was
selected for the test by the United
States Forest Service. From so to
80 per cent of the dogs we're killed
with the first distribution OF the pois-
on.
The poison is prepared by coating
wheat with a preparation of strych.
nine, cyanide of potassium, anise oil
and molasses. When a sufficient
quantity is ready the poisoned wheat
Is carried to the field of operations.
There the stockmen gladly supply
men and horses, and the wheat is CIV
en- out to the riders and distribution
begins.
Each rider carries the wheat in
tin pail supported by a gunny sack
slung across his right shoulder and
hanging at his left side. His left
hand is free for the -eins. With mis-
r!sht hand he uses a tablespoon to
measure out the poison and drop it
near the entrance of the holes.
a little practice enables the men
to drop the wheat while keeping tn cir
horses on a sharp trot. BY crossing
The town to and fro, like a man SOW.
ne grain. they can cover a large area
IN 4 surprisingly short time.
Il is necessary to go over the
ground a second time, and by spotting
the occupied holes the remaining dogs
will easily be killed with a very small
amount of poison. The average cost
an acre for the poisoning material is
one and one.half cents.
Prairie dogs are very obnoxious to
the stockmen. for they devour much
grass and undermine the surface of
the ground with their burrows. Where
they establish themselves the destruc-
ton of the range is only question of
time. While it is hard to say just
what amount of feed a prairie dog
will consume in the way oil grass. it
has been estimated by the United
States Biological Survey that thirty.
two prairie dogs will consume as
much grass as one sheep. or 256 dogs
as much as one COW.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26
A Simple Medical Coil.

the two coils entirely separate. The
secondary wire need not be wound
in layers. though care is required to
avoid injuring the insulation or break.
ing the wire by pulling it too tight.
The two ends may be left projecting
as shown at H, for connection to two
handles or electrodes, and the coil
may be protected by final wrap.
ping OF paper, as shown at c.
One pole Of a dry battery E is con.
nected to the tang of large file F,
and the other to one OF the primary
terminals d. The remaining primary
terminal G is then lightly dragged
along the surface Of the file, thus
making and breaking the circuit in
rapid succession as the wire passes
over the teeth. II the shocks re.
ceived from the handles are too
strong, use longer piece of wire at
G; if too weak, add another dry bat.
terry in series. or put more wire on
the secondary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26
A Famous Beauty's Advice,

Nine. Lima Cavalieri, the famous
grand opera singer, who has been
called the most beautiful woman in
the world, says that as result of her
experience in preserving youth and
good looks she has framed ten sim
pie rules which apply to every WON.
an seeking to retain her attractive
ness:
!. When your mirror tells you you
are not looking well, rest
2. To keep the hair beautiful wash
It once a week.
3. To keep the mouth young mas.
sage with the little fingers the lines
Of petulance from nostrils to lips.
4. To have always a youthful con.
tour, keep the line Of the jaw as thin
as knife edge.
8. To take away the ugly, middle
aged redness of the nose, use hot
congresses on it.
7. To keep the tired lines away from
the eyes, bathe the lids and skin
about the eyes with water as warm as
you can endure it.
s. To make the eyes always bril-
liant, bathe them as often as you dc
your face.
8. To avoid the multiplied chin,
sleep with the head low. the lower
the better.
10. To refresh the dry, withered
skin bathe it often in water as warm
as you can endure.
you see." she says. they begin
with rest In practice they end with
that. ! might drop half of them and
use rest instead. Rest is beauty's
magic"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26
Magnetlzed Watches.

People who travel daily on electric
railways or cars often have great diff.
Guilty in getting their watches to 20
properly, as the electricity magnetizes
them Here is simple test to show
whether a watch is magnetized or
not Place small compass over the
open part OF the inner case. If the
watch is magneti2ed the pointer on
the compass will reyolye. If the point
er remains quite still, the watch is
not affected.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26

which enable the wear to adjust
them to his eyes, or to swing them
down in a position in which they
will be out OF his range OF vision.
They can also be adjusted to the
focus of the eyes.
The inventor thinks the periscope
will prove valuable especially to de.
tectiyes who may desire to watch a
person without his being aware OF
the fact that he is being watched.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26
Glasses to See Behind You.

little apparatus that enables a
man to see behind him as he walks
along the street has Just been put
on the market in Paris. 1t is called the
periscope and is the invention Of
Count Soulie de Cenac.
The periscope consists of two tiny
circular mirrors which can be attach
ed TO the outer edges of any ordinary
eyeglasses. They swing on pivots
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26
Rule Where Men Burn.

The rule OF conduct On and beyonS
Alden. where men burn and die, II
keep the head cool and the stomach
warm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26

A fine new line of Wedding in
vitations just received at this Office
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26
GnITg2aH

glsts or by mail. In liquid form, 20 cents.
LILY Brothers, 90 Warren Street, New York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26
Cleansing Cream.


Oil of sweet almonds. 4
. ounces; White wax. l ounce;
White vaseline, / ounce; Ex.
tract Of violet, drains.
. Toilet Water.
Elderflower water, ounces;
Distilled water. 2 ounces.
Cosmetic Glove Paste.
Myrrh, / ounce; Honey, 4
ounces; Yellow wax, 2 ounces;
) Rose water, ounces.
FreckIe Lotion.
Corrosive sublimate, 2 grains;
lemon Juice, ! ounce; Rose
water. 4 ounces; Powdered bo-
rax, 1-2 dram. Apply once daily.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26

This unparalleled offer made to all new Subscribers and
Sample copies free Address: ~ 9 'e
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-26
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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-08
Boomer Cook Jailed.

Spokane, Wash, Dec. Clark
w. Warren, who calls himself a
boomer cook" and boasts he has
been in "a jails in as many towns
since the beginning of the year, was
arrested for violating the street
speaking ordinance less than an hour
after his arrival in Spokane from Gal
weston, Texas, which distance he COW
cred in three weeks by walking and
stealing rides on freight trains. He
saws he camped in 1.-The jungIes" at
Riverside, Cal, where 800 members
of the Industrial Workers of the
World are waiting for orders to trek
northward. Warren was arrested
while exhorting his hearers to haul
down "Old Glory" and throw it into
the Spokane river and raise "Old
Mother Red" to the top of Pixies
Peak. eff this is treason" he Shrek
ed. "Tll stand for it The police
say they have the situation well in
hand. declaring also that a score of
members of the l. w. w. have desert
ed the ranks in the last week and
going to work on the city rock pile
The willing workers received three
meals daily of prison fare, while the
drones are kept on bread and water.
One hundred and fifty men are pri-
soners in Franklin school.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-08
Shoes

Mems Florsheim Shoes reg II and l4-nch, water
proof, reg So co. sale price -----------------$7S 5
Mems Florsheim Shoes reg IL and 14-nch, water
proof, reg. $780, sale price -----------------S73 5
Hand Made Chippewa Falls make, Pinch water
proof, regular $500; sale price -------------$535
Hand Made Chippewa Falls make, Pinch water
proof, regular $500; sale price -------------$4S5
w. L. Douglas 14nch, $500; sale 10
w. L. Douglas 12-nch, reg. $500; sale rce--$4.3O
Mems best quality 13-nch extra wear, TAM regular
800; sale price As
w. L. Douglas Storm King 10-inch, regular $500;
W. L. Douglas waterproof Sin, reg. $600------S495
W. L. Douglas black dress SHOE Sin, reg. $5OO--$43O
w. L. Douglas calf, vc kid, patent leather, regular
$500; sale price
W. L. Douglas dress SHOE calf Wei kid, patent lea
Their regular AGO. sale price ---------------$3 .35
W. L. Douglass dress shoe, vci kid, calf patent lea
Their regular $3.50; sale price 10
W. L. Douglas dress shoe vici kid calf patent lea
Their regular $30 90; sale price
Mems all leather work Shoes regular $350-----S2.
Mems all leather work Shoes regular $300--- Is
Mems all leather work shoes regular $250--S1 .95
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-08
NORTHWEST NEWS.
NOTES
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS BEING
OFFERED IN THIS STATE FOR
NEW INDUSTRIES-IN INTEREST
ED IN TARIFF MEASURES.

Seattle, Dec. Sit is predicted
that 1910 will witness the establish
ment of more new manufacturing
enterprises in the northwest than
ever before. All cities and towns
realize that they need payrolls, to IN
crease their well-being. Many OF
them are planning active campaigns
to get new factories. In the middle
west and eastern states, there are
many enterprises ready to come TO
the northwest, if the matter is pro-
perly presented to them. The Seat
tie chamber has a $4,000 site, which
will be given to the first person or
companv that invests SIS, 900 in
building and equipping factory.
The property is in the corporate lin
its of Seattle and in touch with wa
ter and rail transportation. The
town of Kelso, on the Columbia
river. is also offering free sites.
Everett holds out generous offers. as
do many other localities, so that
MANY new factories should spring up
in this part of the country before
long.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-08

The northwest is vitality interested
in the tariff matters that will be
taken up at the national capital this
winter. 1t is understood that the
customs schedule affecting Canada
will be revised. The latest tariff act
authorizes the president to apply
maximum and minimum rates, wher-
ever he finds discrimination against
American wares. Heretofore Canada
has been one of our best customers,
but recent acts indicate that some
of the business is to be cut off. Ac-
cordingly, a plan is said to be under
consideration at Washington, ID. c.,
which will appraise Ottawa that re-
pressive measures will not be toler-
ated People of the northwest be-
lieve that steps should be taken to
bring about more equitable trade re-
lations with Canada and the hope is
expressed that no break will be per-
mitted by the government.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-08

Government reports show that AL
aska was second as a gold producer
in 1908, among the states and terri
tories of the United States. 1t yield
ed yellow metal valued at $19,S5S
500, or two and a half times as
much as we paid for the district in
the COS. Colorado led Alaska only
by two millions, and the indications
are that with the opening of the
new camps just reported, in another
year or two, Alaska will be the first
in the gold producing localities of
the United States. This is matter
of great importance to the northwest
for it gets the benefit of Alaskan
prosperity. The same report placed
Washington seventh in the produc-
ton of granite and fifteenth in the
production of all building stones.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-08

Have the Daily World left at your
door and read today's news today.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-08
Mems OVerCOatS

Mems Cravenette. Hart Schaffner & Marx, regular
$780, sale price ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1856
Mems Cravenette. Hart Schaffner & Marx, regular
$4,000 sale price 1850
Mems Cravenette black and fancy mixed Hart
Schaffner & Marx regular $500; sale price
Mems London Rain Coat black regular $25 00--$1
Mems London Rain Coat, black regular $22 0-S16.S5
Mems London Rain Coat gray regular 500 So
Mems London Rain Coat, fancy mixed, regular
$4,000; sale price
Mems Coats fancy chevots, regular
Mems Coats fancy cheviots regular $500; sale
price -------------- and S11.5O
Mems Fancy Top Coats reg $500; sale price
Mems Fancy Top Coats reg $3.50; sale price $16.35
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-08

James A. Wood. writing in the
December issue of Pacific Northwest
Commerce, the official publication OF
the Seattle Chamber of Commerce,
on Secretary Ballinger and the
Fight Against Him. points out some
of the mistakes which have been
made by those attacking President
Taft's cabinet adviser. Regret is
expressed that Golfers Weekly has
not seen fit to present the facts in
the case, which needs no defense.
when viewed from an impartial
standpoint. Mr.. Woods article eX-
hibits a splendid spirit, in that 1t
lacks the vindictiveness that has
characterized all of the assaults on
Secretary Ballinger. In this, it is
far more convincing than anything
that has been written on either side
of the so-called Ballinger-Pinc
controversy.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-08

Mems Caps, suitable for fall wear, regular 75c,
$1.00 and 1925; sale price --------------------55c
Mems Winter Caps, reg $500 sale 40
Mems Winter Caps, reg $175 sale 80
Mems Winter Caps reg 81 50 sale 20
Mems Winter Caps, reg. $125 sale price---------S5c
Mems Winter Caps reg $780, sale price-65c and zoe
Mems Winter Caps reg 75c: sale price ------45c
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

FREE-PianOs Given Away--FREE
No home need be without n piano-an
offer free and without cost of any kind.
that all may participate in its benefits
See page Q. part
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
S0USA AND BAND TO PLAY
ONE WEEK IN LOS ANGELES
Distinguished Composer and Fifty-fiVe
Artists to Appear Beginning
October rs

Sousa is coming to Los Angeles Oc-
tober % for one entire week under the
auspices Of the Fitzgerald Music com
pany. 1t is said on authority the pres
ent organization is larger in numbers
than any that Sousa has ever before
taken across the continent. The roster
totals fifty-five artists, which is much
in excess of the usual quota, moreover
the quality of the organization is aug
mented in the same proportion, as
Sousa has selected the most skilled in
strumentalists for the additional ranks.
The organization is thus made more
important artistically than ever.
Sousa's concerts have, from their be-
ginning. been marked by a certain i'm
pulse that has made them character
istic.
The soloists are Misses Frances and
Grace Hoyt, soprano and mezzo So
prano, of whom exceedingly pleasant
things are said; and Miss Florence
Hardeman, a Kentucky girl, and a
charming vio1inist whom Sousa has
distinguished by choosing from among
many candidates Mr.. Herbert l..
Clarke, long one of the very finest OF
living cornetists, is sure to reach the
hearts of his many admirers in this
city.
Mr.. John Philip Sousa will direct in
person each and every program an
nounced. The seat sale will open at
the offices of the Fitzgerald Music
company, 529 South Broadway, Octo-
ber Is. Checks accompanying orders
will be filled in rotation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
ESCAPED PRISONER is
CAPTURED BY POLICE
J, F. Lagrange, Alias Kid Austin, Is
Found Hiding in Vacant Building
on Center Place near Sixth

j. F. Lagrange, alias kid Austin" 8"
who escaped from the juvenile court
room shrotly after arraignment on a
charge of petty larceny Wednesday,
was arrested by Sergeant Tyler and
Patrolman Williamson at o'clock yes
terday morning at Sixth street and
Center place. He was booked at the
central police station and later was
sent to the county Jail, where juenie
prisoners are kept.
Tyler and Will, mson were walking
on Sixth street, near Spring, when they
noticed two men in an automobile
quarrellng. AS they approached one of
the men jumped out and ran away
The officers followed, and when they
reached the entrance to Center place
they met a Merchants Fire Despatch
patrolman. who stated there was a
man in an unfinished building nearby
and that he was acting in peculiar
manner.
The officers entered the building
from different entrances, and when the
fellow attempted to run away Tyler
drew his revolver and commanded him
to halt. When they approached the lad
they recognized him as Lagrange.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
ALAMEDA STREET TRACT
OFFERED FOR FACTORIES
H. r. Hammer Starts Ball Rolling in
Joint Committee by Submitting
Property South of Ninth

In order that the joint committee of
the city council the chamber of COM
merce and the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' association may have some-
thing to guide them in the important
matter of fixing industrial districts,
members of this committee have sug-
gested that property owners who wish
their property made available for in
dustrial purposes address communica-
tions on the subject to the council.
H. H. Hammer started the ball roll
ing in this direction yesterday when he
filed a petition declaring the property
owners east of Alameda and south of
Ninth street had no objection to hay
ing their property used for industrial
purposes, especially In the H. N. Ell
lott Ninth Street tract. He declared
this property was suited for factories
and was not desirable for residence pur-
poses.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
SPOKANE COUNTY CT ERIK
CHARGED WITH A Eel L0NY

SPOKANE. Oct. &C. E. Atkinson,
clerk of Spokane county, was arrested
today on a warrant accusing him of
using money under his official control
for his private benefit. The arrest fol-
lowed an indictment by the grand jury.
The specific charge is that Atkinson,
as county clerk. and ex-officio clerk of
the superior court, placed moneys left
in his custody by litigants in the
Traders National bank to his own
credit and drew a monthly interest on
the total amount deposited, $13S, ,317.60.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

favor fair and reasonable statutes
and ordinances governing the sale OF
intoxicating liquors, together with the
strict enforcement of these statutes and
ordinances.
1 pledge myself if elected your eoun-
Gilman to exert myself to the utmost to
carry out the declarations herein made,
and to aid in giving the city a wise
and efficient administration of its af-
fairs
On the foregoing platform I respect
fully ask you to vote for me at the
coming city primary.
Very respectfully yours,
H. j. WOOLLACOTT.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
CHINESE HERB TEA
Cures liberated stomach and Liver Trouble.

To whom II may concern: This is TO certlty
that l have been cured of liberation Of the
stomach and liver troubles by using Hung
Chun Tong and Hop Wing Chinese Hero
Tea had been i'll for nearly year and had
been treated by several American doctors in
the east. All failed to effect cure. and L
was advised to change climates. arrived in
Los Angeles about the middle OF December.
very III. A few weeks later 1 began treating
with the above named company and found
their remedies speedy and effectual ANY
one suffering from stomach troubles can be
benefited by consulting this Herb and Tea
Company L0TTIE BASKERVILLE,
91i Potter Park place. Los Angeles
To HUNG CHUN TONG and HOP WING
HERB TEA co. DIR. Tom She Bin. Manager.
Ofice hours; Ill 5. Main, "a. m. to II; slo
s. Olive, to D. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Tt,s aa easy to secure a bargain in a used
automobile through want advertising. as It
used to be-and still is-to secure horse
and carriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
FREE-Pianos Given Away-FREE

IRFE-PlAnOs UINtH ltNt7y - ItIsNI
No home need be without a piano-an
offer free and without cost of any kind
that all may participate in its benefits
See page 9. part
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-31
PLANS OF THE COKE MERGER.
Independent Operators Give Details Of
the New Company.

COnnellSville, Pa, July 30.-The pro-
motors of the coke merger, which will
consolidate the independent coke OPP
orators in this district into the Con-
nellSville Consolidated Coke Company,
have announced the plans of organiza-
ton. According to the plans, 25 per
cent of the valuation of the coke plants
will be paid by the operators in cash
and the balance will be paid in bonds.
The purchasers and operators, shortly
after October l, will incorporate under
the laws of Pennsylvania, the cOrpo-
ration taking over all titles to property.
At the same time a holding company
will be formed for the corporation and
all subsidiary companies stock. The
holding company will issue preferred
and common stock sufficient, with cash
and bonds available, to complete pay
ments for property.
The company taking title to the
properties will issue per cent gold
bonds. of which $15,000,O00 shall re-
main in the treasury as against an
equal amount of bonds of sundry coke
companies outstanding, to me changed
as opportunity presents. All the re-
naming bonds will be sold and the
proceeds turned over to the vendors in
in part payment, less expenses of sale.
except $5,O00,000 cash. which will be
PLACED in the treasury of the company
for a working capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-31
SAGADAHOC
BOW DOlNHAM.

Robert K. Hatch, who recently
bought a farm in this town, met with
an accident. breaking his hip. His
neighbors kindly met and cut over
about Is acres. getting about 16 tons Of
hay. putting it all in the barn in one
day. Those participating were S. E.
Batchelder and Leon Batchelder with
pair horses, Mr.. Burgeson with pair
horses, Mr.. Coughlin and two sons with
pair of oxen and horse, E. Groves and
horse. Mr.. Matterson, pair of horses,
Mr.. Spittell and boy, and pair of hor-
SEES. Mr.. Foote and son and horse, o.
Emmons and horse, E. Buker and
Howard Pratt.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church gave successful green pea and
salad supper Wednesday evening in the
Town hall. After supper the following
program was carried out: Piano duet,
Miss Bertha Irish and Miss Hattie
Nichols; solo, Mrs. Reeve; violin solo,
Miss Cecil Brown: male duet, Rev. J.
E. Clancy and Charles Henderson; pi-
ano duet, Misses Small and Ames; solo,
DR.. Brown; dialogue by children; read
ing by Mrs. W E. Kendall; piano solo,
Miss L. G. Clancy: violin solo, Miss
Brown; piano solo, Miss Bertha Irish;
solo. Mrs. Russell: solo by DR.. Brown;
violin solo. Miss Cecil Brown.
The Misses Bessie, Jessie and Pearl