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The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18
MENACE TO FRUIT
Brown Tailed Moth Is Coming
Into This Country
COMES FROM FRANCE
fntomoioeist of the Minnesota tx
pertinent Station Sounds the
Alarm to All interested

The Minnesota Experiment Station
has received official notification from
the New York Department of Agri-
culture to the effect that hundreds of
boxes of stock infested with the
brown-tail moth were being shipped
into the United States from point
in or near Anglers, France.
They at once notified every inspec-
tor in all the states, and have taken
most stringent measures to control
the matter in the state of New York.
They state that all infected stock has
come from France, and that nests
were found on apple, plum, pear,
cherry, rose, ounce, elm and a few
other varieties. In the latter COM
muuication they state the estimated
number of boxes arrived and due was
1000 and that there were on an aver
age 10000 stocks in each box; that 30eS
of the boxes, as estimated, were in
tested, and there were, on an aver
age, six nests to each infested box.
These nests contained live caterpillars
in the usual winter form. In the
stock shipped to New York ], 800 nests
were found.
The Minnesota Nursery Inspector,
although he deemed it unlikely that
any of this French stock was coming
to Minnesota, sent notice of this dam
gerous importation to all nurserymen,
and was much surprised to learn that
in one case at least, some of this
French stock was destined for this
state. AS this is one OF the worst
pests which we have to combat, and
has been spreading since it's importa-
tion into New England, it behooves
all nurserymen and others to be on
their guard against it.
This recent importation is regarded
with so much concern that bill COW
ering the national inspection of inn
ported horticultural stock has just
been introduced in the house of repre-
sentatives at Washington. A confer
ence of entomologists and commit
tee from the U. S. Association of Hor-
ticultural Inspectors met at New
York February 4th,\ to consider ways
and means of pushingthis bill. Some
of this French stock has been sent to
New Jersey, Tennessee, Iowa, Mis-
souri,, Maryland and other states, and
among them, Minnesota, as stated
above.
The entomologist of the Experiment
Station is anxious to place charts in
all of the schools of Minnesota, show
ing colored figures of this moth, of
the equally destructive Gypsy moth,
the San Jose Scale, now known to be
present in Wisconsin and South Da-
kota land undoubtedly destined to in
wade Minnesota, as well as some 9TH
er leading injurious insects, and some
of Minnesota's insect-eating birds. In
this way it is believed that, not only
pupils and teachers, but the public in
general will be made familiar with the
appearance of these dangerous pests
and some of the useful birds.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18
AN ACRES POSSIBILITIES.
Experiment to Be Made in Kansas to
Test Its Greatest Yielding Capacity

Work On one acre for demonstra-
ton purposes is to be started in Sep
tember at La Bruyere, the Blue Ridge
farm of the Brus brothers. The
brothers have not decided finally what
crops they will try to fill in the fall
months, but probably they will plant
spinach and late turnips or spinach,
turnips and radishes. These products
will bring high pricec in the market
when cold weather comes.
The Brus brothers agreed to set
aside one acre of their farm to demon
strate the possibilities of that much
ground. Spinach is the hardest Of
late crops and sells readily, while the
latest radishes are accepted in the city
as delicacies. They expect to keep
the special acre fully occupied until
the time comes to set out plants grown
in the hotbeds and greenhouses. This
will start the next spring early.
From September 10 to the same date
next year the acre will be yielding con-
tinually Every item of expense and
every cent received for the products
from it will be recorded daily.
1.-THE demonstration will be interest
Ing" Eugene Brus said a few days
ago. "We are giving the idea close at
tention because we cannot afford to
miss one opportunity during the year.
We are satisfied that our acres can be
made to produce more than they do.
VUo hal;ava fhic Snecial acre can be
pushed to higher productivity than in
the past and we shall try to get it to
the highest point. Our record will
show labor required and its cost; time
used for each crop and the price and
profit realized"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18

I Sunday night at the Congregational
church, Rev. f. HI. Oehler will preach
sermon on George Washington,
the Father of His. Country"
The last Saturday of each month
we will put on sale all latest vocal and
instrumental selections at 10 and 19c
each. Golden Rule Store.
[ Conkey's laying tonic for poultry
raisers, at Fiesler's Drug Store. Re-
member eggs mean money and you
will never see cheap eggs again.
The farmers between here and
Ward Springs are preparing to build
a rural telephone line to the city pro-
vided they can make arrangements for
city connection.
The dance given at the city hall on
Wednesday evening of last week was
a very pleasant affair. About forty
couples were present and enjoyed the
evening to the fullest extent. Mill
er's orchestra furnished the music,
which was first class. Supper was
served at the Commercial House.
Had the weather not been very stormy
there would have been much larger
attendance. Chas. Taylor and r. F.
Palmer constituted the committee in
charge of the function.
We have our new spring stock of
rubber footwear ready call in and see
us, we can show you all styles, sizes
and grades at popular prices. A..
Dahlem.
DIR. J. A.. Dubois second appear
ance as a public entertainer with his
graphophone, last Thursday evening
at the Methodist church, was as much
of success as was his first. The
seating capacity of the church was
taxed and few stood up. DR.. Du.
Bois had two of the instruments with
which to conduct the entertainment.
The program was varied, ranging
from classical music to "rag time, "
through the intermediate stages of
religious songs and band numbers. 1t
was on the whole very pleasing pro-
gram and we'll rendered. Mrs. C. b.
Brecount announced the different
numbers. At the close the pastor
rendered the thanks of the church au-
thorities to DIR. Dubois for his servi-
ces. The proceeds will 60 to putting
new floor in the church auditorium.
Chas. Fiesler furnished all the records
and also one of the machines for the
entertainment.
If you would have safe yet certain
Cough Remedy in the home, try DIR.
Shoop's-at least once. Its thorough
ly unlike any other Cough prepara-
tion. Its taste will be entirely new to
you-unless it is already your favorite
Cough Remedy. No opium, chloro-
form, or any other stupefying ingred-
tents are used. The tender leaves Of
a harmless, lung-healing mountainous
shrub, give to DR.. Shoop's Cough
Remedy its wonderful curative pro-
perties. 1t is truly a most certain
and trustworthy prescription. Sold
by Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18
Look for this Label on
Every Box

tion of boards of trustees. l have
heard of one queer story which comes
from county in southern Minnesota.
1t appears that an agent of book
concern had cultivated the acquaint-
ance of the secretary of the board of
school trustees, and one day when he
called upon him, made him present
of ten dollar bill. The secretary
thought this kind of queer, but took
the money, and later turned the mon
ey over to the treasurer, and it went
to the credit of the school district.
Doubtless it was never intended that
anyone but the secretary and incident
ally the book company should profit
from it's expenditure.
As indicating the kind of temper
ance legislation the republican steer
ing committee is prepared to endorse
the bill introduced by Representative
White is of interest, Mr.. White being
himself member of the steering COM
mittee. The bill is entitled "a bill for
an act to limit the granting of licen-
ses for the sale of Intoxicating liqours." "
A casual reading would induce one to
believe that it proposed to limit the
number of licenses issued in munich
pality to one to each 500 of the popu-
lation; but closer examination shows
that it's real purpose is to confirm in
municipalities now issuing more licen-
ses than one to each 500 of population
the right to continae to do so. The
bill is rather ingeniously worded to
accomplish this purpose. l quote:
"From and after the passage OF this
act it shall be unlawful for any coun-
ty or municipality to grant licenses
in excess of the number OF
licenses already granted = un-
til the number of licenses granted
** shall be less than one for
each 500, ETC." In counties or munic-
ipalities where no licenses exist the
one to 500 rule is made to apply, and
also in counties where no license has
been voted and thereafter license has
been voted, only one saloon to each
500 population or fraction thereof
shall be permitted. The bill virtual
Iv confirms the status quo.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18
P R I'm AIRY LAW
Continued from page /

Continued from page /
first speech of the session on this oc-
casion. The st. Louis county delega-
tion would be glad, he said, to well
come the personal investigation pro-
posed. They had nothing to conceal,
on the contrary courted the fullest
| inquiry. But if it was decided not to
make the trip they were equipped
with full information with regard to
what the Steel Trust had already done
looking to the erection of the propos-
ed plant, and what it proposed to do,
which they would be glad to submit.
He regretted the circumstances which
prevented the United States Steel cor
poration from prosecuting the work as
expeditiously as it had intended, but
that the plant is to be built there is
no question, according to him, al
though "the work will not 60 forward
as rapidly this year as it will next"
He, too, thought it wasn't absolutely
necessary to send the proposed delega-
alton to Duluth as all the information
that could be secured there could be
supplied in st. Paul. The result of
the vote on the Rodenburg resolution
was to bury it very deep indeed, both
friends and opponents of the tonnage
tax cooperating to that end.
The first really important railroad
legislation proposed at this session
was embodied in bill submitted by
Representative J. n. johnson of Can
by. 1t is insubstance, if not repro
duction of the Rockne bill of two
years ago, which failed of passage. 1t
sets out the various purposes for which
railroad stock may be issued, namely
the requirement of property for right
of way and other purposes, the i'm
provement of the line, the payment of
outstanding obligations, and so on, of
which before the stock is issued the
board of railroad and warehouse COM
missioners must approve. This stock
must not be issued at less than par,
and its proceeds must be applied to
the purposes designated, any wrongful
diversion being declared to be larceny
on the part of the officials responsible
J therefor. For temporary purposes
railroads are authorized to issue certi-
ficates of Indebtedness for three years.
The whole matter of which this bill
is the subject was threshed out two
years ago, and the principle involved
has since been indorsed by President
Roosevelt in his message to congress
and elsewhere. This does not imply
that the Minnesota republican legis-
lature will hasten to give it it's ap-
proval or that the Republican steer
| ing committee will regard it as party
measure and put on the screws. This
committee indeed appears to have 9th
er designs than the embodiment in
legislation of party declarations and
party principles; their conception of
what constitute politics being appar-
emily restricted to opposing measures
adopted by the governor.
The inquiry into the operations of
the school book trust has been open
and public and there are some inter
esting developments which tend to
show that one company at least takes
;; very keen interest in the election of
principals of schools and the compost
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18

The inquiry into the operations of
the school book trust has been open
and public and there are some inter-
esting developments which tend to
show that one company at least takes
a very keen interest in the election of
principals of schools and the compost
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18

All Ia 100 ID. Sacks. including Sack.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18
Perhaps Sc.

Mamma, Is that bay rum in the
bottle on your table,"
Mercy, no, dear!" she replied.
THAT is mucilage."
oh" said little John, perhaps
that's why can't get my hat off,
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18
Eood Reason.

GO0o HSdS0Hs
Knicker-The school Of experience
holds no reunions.
Bocker-Because it has no gradu-
ates.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18
A Bad Combination.

A Bad Combination.
Hicks-Late hours are sure to tell
on man.
Wicks-Especially If they are &C.
sompanied by a spiced breath.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18

GA AsTOEIA "a.
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The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-02-18
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-30
VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR
FOND PARENTS WHO THINK
THEIR BOY A MARVEL
Willie Has More Show Than the Other
Boys, But There Are Others
Who May Aspire.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 80 =
(SpecisD-The proud mother who
wants her son to grow up and become
a statesman can gain valuable infor-
nation as to the proper procedure by
consulting the congressional record
The biographies of the representatives
of the people give the clue.
In the first place, the aspiring par
ent ought to choose the honest, rugged
name of William. There are more con-
gresham with this cognomen to the
square inch in the house of represen-
tatives, than any otnem-50 out of the
total of 1913. John is also a favorite,
with 81 bearing that front mamie in the
present membership. But William is
better. Bill sounds good with the
masses
Thirty one members answer to the
name of Charles; % to that of James;
II were baptized Joseph; Is bear the
given name of George; there are IL
Henrys, 10 Thomases, Roberts, and
same number of Franks, 5 Edwards. 4
with the Historic George Washington"
as their two first names, and one who
scorns adornment and calls himself
plain "Jack"-Real, of Texas
Then, too, the far-sighted parent
should carefully choose an occupation
for the child destined for congressional
fame By all means he should be a
lawyer-there are 245 legal lights in
the present house, which is away and
above every other profession. Second
choice is newspaper work. Twenty
graduates of journalism or proprietors
of newspapers are members There
biographies, IA bankers, and,9 lumber
men or manufacturers of forest pro-
ducts There are three telegraphers,
two practicing physicians (who by the
way always get well advertised when
ever anyone is suddenly taken sick
around the house chamber, as DIR.
So-and-So, a member from Such-and-
one actor-Julius Kahn, of California.
who still affects a poetic flowing tie
and is given to gestures. Of course.
it's possible for men with other pro-
LESSONS to break into congress-John
K. Tener, of Pennsylvania, profess
sional baseball player at one time, for
instance, achieved the feat. And so
did Representative Anderson, of Ohio,
who. like the heroes in Oliver Optics
books, arose from the humble walk of
neWsboy and boot black. Murphy, of
Missouri, and Cushman of Washington,
roth are proud to write in their little
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governor of South Carolina; Richard
Bartholdt, member of congress from
Missouri; Theodore E. Burton, United
States senator from Ohio; Frank
Plumley, member of congress from
Vermont; Samuel T. Dutton, secretary
New York Peace society; Benjamin F.
Trueblood, secretary American Peace
society.
Business Men-Evening, May 20
William McCarroll, member New
York public service commission; Da-
vid r. Francis, ST. Louis, ex-governor
of Missouri.
misunderstanding, May 21-Dr.
Harry Pratt Judson, president uni
versity of Chicago; DR.. John H. Fin
ley, president college of the city of
New York; DR.. w H. P. Faunch,
president Brown university; DR.. S. P.
Brooks. president Baylor university,
Waco. Tex; Dr. Benz. Ide Wheeler,
president university of California.
Editors-Evening, May 21.-Hart
LYMAN. editor New York Tribune;
Edward J. Wheeler, editor Current
Literature: Frank Chaplin Bray, edi-
tor The Chautauqua.
srgymen-Evening, May 31-Rt.
Rev William N McVicar, P. E. Bishop
of Rhode Island; Rev. Frederick
Lynch, Pilgrim church. New York.
The general sessions of the confer
ence will be held in the morning and
evening of May 10 and the morning
of May 20.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-30
Company Is to Protect City.

HOQUIAM. April 30.-A telephone
franchise which has been the cause of
controversy between the company and
the city council for some time was
passed by vote of to 8. The fran
chise calls upon the company to post
$4,000 to protect the city against dam
age suits caused by negligence and a
similar bond for carrying out the pro-
visions of the franchise. All wires
must be removed from Eighth and I
streets; there must be resident man
ager; better service both local and long
distance must be provided and the
company must pay the city 1 per cent
of gross receipts. The company has
been operating since december with
out franchise.
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HOW TO BECOME
A STATESMAN

biographies that they were at one time
railroad section hands There are quite
a number who declare they were cow
boys and punchers.
To be real representative Of the
people, however-especially if one
comes rom rural district-it sounds
best to be able to state in a biography
that "le was born and reared on the
farm Exactly 81 representatives
claim mis- distinction in the latest edi-
ton o. the congressional directory.
Two dhers-Web, of North Carolina,
and Carter, of observation-disclosures
have his beat to a FRAGILE VIII
they poudly include the fact that they
first sw light in a log cabin. That is
a maser stroke. Needham. of Califor-
MIA, his a distinction, which he makes
muchDf in his biography-he was born
on an emigrant wagon enroute to the
great state of California.
Whn an aspirant for congressional
honors is able to tack a war record on
his career, it undeniably helps. The
lcngest biography in the directory of
congrsssmen-that of Representative
Keifer of Ohio, who tells about him
self In matter of seven hundred and
eighty words-has a whole lot about
services in the Civil and Spanish
American wars. Keifer, however, is
the only ex-speaker now member of
the house. so he is entitled to devote a
little more space to himself than any
one else. The nearest approach to this
is Southwick, of New York, with $50
words and SouthWick wasn't even a
war veteran, let alone an eX-speaker.
Speaking of wars, it is noted that 80
members of the present house served
in the Civil War-19 with the Union
forces 1.-TWO of these were awarded q
medal of honor for bravery-Keifer,
of Ohio, and Bradley, of New York;
and II with the boys in gray Sixteen
members either served directly in the
Spanish-American war or joined regi-
ments in anticipation of so doing. Rep
resentative Keifer has a further dis
tinction in being the only member of
the house who served in both struggles.
The parent from the other side of
becoming a congressman should not de-
spair A member doesn't necessarily
have to be a native of the United
States There are Is in the present
house who were born abroad. OF these,
four were from Germany; one from
England proper, and one each from
Wales, Canada and Nova Scotia; two
from Ireland, two from Scotland two
from Sweden and one from Bohemia.
Modesty isn't necessarily an attri-
butte in a congressman. There is only
one really modest man in the house,
when it comes to writing biographies
Robert Bruce Macon, of Arkansas, who
says all he wants to about himself in
three lines, 80 words. However, Ma
con makes up for this by being omni
present on the floor of the house. and
as he is of an inquisitive turn of mind,
he figures a lot in the congressional
record-almost as much as Mann, of
Illinois, who earns his title of Great
Director" by being on hand every min
ute of the day and speaking at least
a few words every so minutes.
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and transmitted to the private secre-
tary to the attorney general; and all
such news items shall emanate from
the attorney generals Office only. Any
matter arising in any bureau or sub
division of the department. which af-
fects 1t in general, or its policy, ana
any explanation of such matters
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Attorney General"
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ARBITRATION
CONFERENCE
T.f
FIFTEENTH MEETING OF INTER-
NATIONAL CONVENTION TO
ELIMINATE WAR.
VII. Be One of the Most Noteworthy
AssembIages Ever Gathered to
Discuss Like Subject.

NEW YORK, April 30-(SpeciaD-
The fifteenth annual meeting of the
Lake Mohawk conference on Interna-
tional Arbitration, to be held at Mo-
hawk lake, Ulster county. New York,
May 19 to q. will be one of the most
e-.worthy of spring assemblages,
and will be addressed by the foremost
men of the United States. Complete
details have not yet been arranged,
but preliminary list of prospective
speakers has been furnished for the
benefit of members, and embraces the
following names:
Presiding officer, DR.. Nicholas Muir
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-30
La Conner Girl Minis

LA CONNER, April SO.-Miss Sullia
Black. a pupil in the eighth grade of
the La Conner public school, won first
prize, consisting of a gold medal and
SIS in cash, at the Skagit county de-
clamatory contest at Burlington on
Saturday evening, April "a Her reci-
tation was "The Minister'S Black
Nance" Miss Leala Ingersoll, of Sc
dro- Wooley. was awarded second prize
her selection being Papa Was Stump
ed" There were seven contestants.