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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02
Death TO Flies

Files form principal part of the swal-
lows diet and one swallow accomplishes
much more In 6y determination than a
score OF men with fly poison. Swallows
catch vast numbers Of flies and other
here now 1t is certain that the flies and
MOSQUITOES would not be the plague that
they arc at, present.
Swallows have q particular foudness
for certain small larvae of destructive
parasites. They carry the larvae to their
nests for food for their young In the
south the swallows have rendered great
aid In the determination OF the cotton
noll wseyil which threatened the deslruc-
Won oil the entire cotton crop, The swal-
lows te*i on the Larvae of tho weevl and
nnquestionably saved the cotton growers
| tr0ln tho lOSg
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02
Appalling Menace of Pest

Within fifty years will be face to face with
universal famine if drastic steps not taken at
once to cope with the problem of insect pests. The
only way to cope with the insect problem is to pro-
tect the misunderstanding birds IF we do not do
this at once the end of the nation is at hand The
next generation will be engaged in hand-to-hand
combat with the hordes of insects for their very ex
istence. The everincreasing insect peril spells dis
aster-Professor j. III. Paul
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02

lows were here now It is reasonable to
suppose that they would be of great
service In the determination Of the alfalfa
leaf wecvil which Is creating such havoc
at present with the alfalfa crop.
The disappearance OF the cave swal-
low is attributable to the yisciousness OF
the English sparrow. The sparrow either
appropria ted or destroyed the nests OF
the swallow. ate the eggs and killed the
young birds. The older swallows were
attacked by focks OF sparrows and the
swallows finally were forced TO give way
before the sparrows and they nest no
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02
Foresees Famine

In Utah Prof J. II. Paul. professor OF
nature study Of tho University of Utah.
has taken a leading part In urging the
preservation ot birds. He is emphatic In
his declaration that unless the native
birds are preserved the country will be
brought face to face with a terrible
famine.
IF the birds of the nation decrease as
rapidly as they have in the past de-
c2de, declares Prof Paul. this coun-
Try VIII face a terrible famine In fifty
years. Ornithoioglsts and others who
have carefully studied the situation and
collected data with reference to the work
nt birds In destroying insects arc agreed
that without birds To keep down the In
sect pests universal famine would quick
ly come. Hordes Of insects would sweep
the country and the next generation
would be forced to engage in a hand to-
hand combat for their very existence
with these insect pests
Professor Paul points out that at pres
cnt the insects destroy 5000. 900 900 worth
nf crops In the United States each year
This amount Is double the cost OF main
tanning the army and navy OF the United
States for year. calculated upon ten
year average. and more than the cost OF
All branches OF education in the United
states.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02
Friend OF Farmer

The real Wild canary, the western
gold finch, is of enormous value 10 the
Utah farmer. The beneficial function OF
the gold finch is to prevent the spread
OF weeds. The gold finch Is with us all
the year round and IL feeds almost cX
cluslvely on the seeds OF noxious weeds
1t Is especially fond of the seeds OF this
ties. Its pretty canary song is very at
tractive. Since the sparrows have be-
come such q menace, the gold finch
makes his home away from the cities.
driven out by the sparrows Professor
Paul suggests that the cherry trees be
covered with a netting that Will permit
the gold finch TO nest safe from the at
tack of the sparrows. At the same time
such a netting would keep the robins
out Of the cherries, The gold hnches will
not eat them,
or enormous value to the farmer is the
meadow lark, the king of song musicians
1t Is estimated that In the destruction
Of grasshoppers alone the meadow larks
save more than $500 worth Of hay in ev-
cry hay-land township. The meadow
lark is the Incorporating foe of every
injurious insect, He also burrows for
cut worms and would be of great service
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02

RcXalI Beef and Wine o.....,......... 93c
Rcxall Celery and Iron Tonic cut 33c
Icrpicde, soc SIZE cut TO soc
ITerpicdc $l00 size, cut 60c
lIostetters Bitters, 83c
Rexa Cod Liver Emulsion cut to. ,.......,,... S3c
S s. S., 800 size cut to 83c
s. S. s., Slice cut to Sl5S
RcXal Charcoal Tablets, cut 21c
IS Little Liver Pills, to. 19c
Mustang Iinment 25c SIZE cut 19c
Mustang Lnimcnt soc size. 10. 3Sc
Mustang Lniment $l00 size, cut to S3c
ReXal Cold Tablets cut TO. 21c
RUDiLoall cut 10 loC
Mustang Liniment, 25c ....,........ 19c
Mustang Linment. soc size cut TO. 3oc
Rexal Cold Tablets to....,.,...,...-.,..,.2 21c
Lyon s Tooth Powder, cut 19c
ReXal Violet Talcum Powder cut 15c
Mennens Tnlcum Powder to. Observation-Disclosures. 15c
Colgate's Tacum Powder, to. .15c
ReXall Foot Powder, cut to 2lc
Woodbury. Face Powder to Observation-Disclosures. 19c
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02

insect pests ana tue nOrdcS OF
English spar-ows is more no.
ticeabe this spring than ever before.
The misunderstanding bros which for
mcrly were found In Utah In great num-
hcrs are becoming fewer each year and
some OF them are rapidly becoming eX
tinCt.
Genuine alarm has been occasioncd by
the loss OF the native birds, which have
proved such powerful factor in keeping
down the rarascs OF Insect pests. With
out these natural enemies OF insects II is
feared that the farmer and the orchard
list will he unable To cope with the in
sect peril Indeed. IL Is stated authori-
tntivcly that the alfalfa weevil. The frui,
wee scale and other parasitical insects
nwc thcir abundance 10 the fact that there
are only few birds to kill them. With
the return NJ the msectivorous birds the
problem OF dealing with these pests
which How coulrnntS the asriculturist
and the irprtiruhurtst OF the state would
q much !oss serious
Utah is one ut the states which Is suf-
birds. but the problem Is felt generally
throughout the country. Under the di-
ivctIob OF the department OF agriculture
The tnited States government has car
rl"d on / series of Investigations which
has developed the startling fact that the
decrease In nativc bird life during the
past fifteen years has been 10 per cent
Willie the. increase I'm insect pests has
been correspondence great. The govern
mcnt for years has been urging that dras-
Tic measures be taken against the ca
l&Inity which would. befall the country
life, but thus far little attention has
been paid 10 the warnings,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02

bushes and other fruit shrubs. keeplnr
them entirely free from plant lice and
other minute parasites difficult to reach
in any other way. The depredations Of
the maraudins sparrow have driven them
from the bushes 80 N'7't'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02
Robin ALREADY Here

Robin redbreast has heen here for a
month The robin Is one OF the more
hardy OF our birds. but even the robin
Is having difficulty with the English spar
row and is gradually retiring before the
pest. The robin is Il most prolific de-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02

Now is good time to begin ~
Hood s Sarsaparilla. the medicine
cleanses the blood and clears the
pexions
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02
Next Generation Will B Enga elm Hand
to-Hand Combat With Insect Hordes
for Their Very Existence. He Declares -
Damage Wrought Ye rIy in United
States Is S30O,OO0O0O, or Twice the
Average Annual Cost Of Maintaining
the Army and Navy During h L st
Ten Years

give them battle. The blucbird and the
robin will tght the sparrow. but they
are gradually giving way before II.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02

m HE alarming decrease in the num-
Der OF native birds OF Utah. and
the coincidentnl Increase OF the
IL insect pests and the hordcs of
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02

warblers, all great insect eaters and all
Of great value to the plant life Of the
state as destroyers OF parasites. All
should be protected from the vicious and
brutal attacks of the English sparrows
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02

Swan g Down Face Powder, cut to......'''''.''''
Rexal Kidney Pills, cut to.
Rcxall Kidney Remedy. 81 90 sizc cut to'''-'.''''
Woodbury's Facial Soap, cut TO. ..--..--''.'''''s>
SaDll0l soap, cut 10.
Savon Dorc Soap, cut To. .....,,..ss '.'''''''
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Cutlcura Soap, cut to.....,,- Il
Packers Tar Soap, cut to.......,,..- ..''.'.''
Reya Little Liver Pills, cut to. .,.'.'''-'''''
ReXall Toothache Drops cut to ,..-".,'''-
Santo Tooth Paste. cut to to....,.....s..-. -.'.''',
Santo Tooth Powder. cut to. .''''''-'' III
ReXa Pearl Tooth Powder cut to. o..,'.''''''.'
keXaN Tooth Paste, cut to. ...,,--.,.'''..-'-'''
D. &c r. Cream soc size. cut to. ...'''''''.
D. g. R. Cream, 25c size cut to. -''.-'''
Eureka Cream, cut TO. '-''''''''
Dore Benzoin and Almond Cream, cut to- ..''.''''
Horick Matted Milk, SOC size, cut to''.''''
Horck's Matted Milk, S1.0o size, cut to''.''.'" +
Horcks Matted Milk, 1915 size, cut to'''''
Listeripe, 25c size, cut to --.''''''
Listerlne, SOC size, cut TO- .'-.''.
Listerine, S1,oo size, cut to-.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-02

1t will pay you to plant then
the best. 10c the package.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Motor Fire Engines.

Chief Wagner recommends the pur-
chase of motor fire apparatus costing
$4,000 In the next annual enlargement Of
the service. a suggestion that should win
the warm approval of the Commissioners
and meet with congressional sanction
Washington has for years maintained
highly efficient fire department, and 1t
should keep 1t on its high plane OF
efficiency by adopting every approved
device. The motor apparatus Is obviously
advantageous. 1t carries itself to the fire
and then becomes a powerful pump. 1t
requires only small part Of the cost in
upkeep that Is spent in maintaining an
equivalent in horse-drawn apparatus 1t
can be more cheaply housed and manned.
It responds more speedily to an alarm
and is even more effective on arrival.
The combination Of engine and hose
wagon In a single vehicle further In
creases the economy and efficiency Of the
motor fire apparatus. There Is no sound
argument against this improvement.
Given motor apparatus In the residen-
tial sections Of the District, and high
pressure service in the business part of
the city, and Washington win be ideally
protected from fire losses. Its rate of
damage Is now small, but II should be
still smaller. Fire losses are the worst
kind Of waste, and the cost Of maintain
ing a system Of protection is to be reck-
oned as an investment in safety The
estimated cost of q high-presSure service
Is $4,000, no large sum compared with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Spain.

Conditions in Spain are SO greatly dis
turbed that the merging OF labor trou-
BILE into a political revolt Is easily ac-
complished. So intimately connected are
the two forces. the industrial and the
political. that any disruption Of relations
between the workers and their employers
is certain to give the government a dim
cult task to perform. In this case the
prime minister has acted with vigor ana,
il would seem. with success. though 1t is
too early TO be quite certain OF the re-
suit of his declaration of martial law in
the disturbed provinces. So long as the
is in no danger of a revolution. The
military force is, after all. In a country
like Spain, the flnal safeguard, and thus
far there seems to be no serious doubt
of the trustworthiness Of the troops. Yet
q feeling prevails. nevertheless, that
eventually Spain will undergo a radical
change. All the elements Of popular dis
content are at work. The monarchy
makes no strong appeal to the people.
Alphonso has shown no particular quail
ties commanding the respect and sup
port of his subjects. and In the final test
his personality would be OF little value
in his own behalf. AS far as the indus
trial situation Is concerned the use OF
troops and the repression by force OF
the disconnected workingmen can have
no other effect than to stimulate the
ultimate revolution which circumstances
seem to be preparing for Spain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
The Election in Canada.
From the New York Sun.

Canada will vote on the reciprocity
question on Thursday next. The cam
paign in the Dominion has been marked
by unusual energy and activity. While
a victory for the government seems
probable, it cannot be regarded as GER
tain. Predictions. guesses and forecasts
vary from a conservative victory to an
increased majority for the liberals. The
arguments against the establishment of
closer relations with this country have
been mainly political and sentimental.
while the arguments in favor of reci-
procity have been mainly economic. The
annexation bogy has been paraded by the
conservatives. the economic benefits of
freer entrance to the markets of this
country have been urged by the liberals.
Conservatives have charged that Ameri-
can money has been spent in Canada to
further the cause of reciprocity. Liberals
have alleged the expenditure of American
dollars to block that movement. The
conservatives have urged the present
prosperity of Canada and have demand
ed that well enough be let alone. The
liberals have admitted the prosperity and
have demanded it's extension through an
enlargement Of outlet for Canadiaa
products.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Col. McCook and Politics.

Had Col John James McCook remained
in Ohio and entered politics he might
have attained great eminence and infiu-
ence in the country. He bore a name
that charmed in that state. He possessed
a high order OF ability. The Buckeye
field was at that time just suited to
man Of his stamp and achievements.
Ohio had contributed SO many soldiers
TO the Union cause. and so many of them
had distinguished themselves. that those
who returned home and remained after
the war enjoyed great favor.
Gen. Garfield's success in politics was
due in a measure 70 his war record.
which was excellent. He had distinguish
"a himself at Chickamauga, and the fact
was serviceable in his race for the presi-
dency against Gen. Hancock, brilliant
soldier. 1t was often quoted In the cam
paign.
Gen. Hayes rose in politics upon what
may be called a war foundation. As
souns marhhe had been a brave and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
For or Against Arbitration.
, the New York Tribune.


The Presidents suggestion that mem
bers of Joint high commissions In arbi-
tration cases might be appointed subject
to ratification by the Senate will doubt
less meet with general approval. and
should go far toward removing sena-
torial and other opposition to the pend
ing treaties 1t is, indeed. proposal for
the fulfillment Of an assumption which
was at the outset widely made. Whether
or not such commissioners might be re-
garded as coming under the constitu-
t;onaI requirement Of senatorial ratitica-
ton. it seems reasonable to hold. as We
have hitherto done. that appointments
involving issues and responsibilities OF
the joint action of the executive and
that branch of the legislature which is
to a certain extent. endowed with execu-
tive functions. If this Is done. then
surely, as We have already urged. the
Senate can have no objection to agree
ing to arbitrate cases which at least two
ont of three men thus approved by Itself
declare to be properly arbitrable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
The Reasons for Increased Rates.

1t is evident from Commissioner judi
sons general statement on the estimates
that the Commissioners have determines
to proceed with the increase in the water
rate which they have lately been con-
sidering regardless OF the protests OF
citizens and the obvious arguments
against the inequity and the needlessness
OF this procedure He says:
"As a result of the slight increase in
rates proposed we will be able to install
meters. proceeding which is essential
to a businesslike administration of the
department The installation of the me-
tiers will meane gain for water users,
and. moreover. through resulting econo-
mics in consumption. We shall postpone
for many years the construction OF a new
aqueduct at cost of millions of dollars.
It may be true that meters are essen
tial to a businesslike administration of
the water department. There can be no
question about the fairness of asking
the water consumers to pay for that
which they actually use at a fixed rate
instead of paying on the old arbitrary
front foot and number of stories basis.
The Star has not commended against me
ters a general proposition 1t has,
however. insisted. and sill insists, that
II is unjust to pay for these meters out
of increased rates, when they can be
paid for gradually out of the surplus
revenues of the water department. or by
appropriations from the general funds.
1t has endeavored to point out the diffl-
Guilty attending any attempt to adjust
this additional burden upon the water
user in view of the fact that 81 per
cent of the metered consumers now pay
for more than twice as much water as
they actually use
The statement that 1.-THE installation OF
the meters will mean gain for water
users is not convincing. A gain in
what? VIII the water users gain more
water than they had before? They are
already taxed for twice as much as they
use when metered, and il this ratio con-
tinues the District will under a system
of universal metering be paying, with
but few exceptions, for an immense
volume of water which Is not consumed.
Instead of wasting water is not this a
waste of rates? The District consumers
Of water will be interested in any official
explanation that may be vouchsafed OF
the statement that metering will mean
a gain for them.
The third and last proposition of the
over. through resulting economies in con-
sumption. we shall postpone for many
years the construction of a new aaue-
duct at cost of millions Of dollars.
Thus. although the water users are to
gain through metering, they are to use
so much less water that the present plan,
will suffice for many years despite In
creases in population and the extension
OF the Inhabited area. And when the
meters have been paid for out of the
increased rates doubtless. under this plan
the water department will show a steadily
growing surplus. all from the pockets OF
the District water consumers, which will
some day be taken to pay for the addi-
tional conduit without a penny granted
from the federal Treasury to balance it.
Surely the prospect is not calculated to
please the water users Of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20
Hearst.

William r. Hearst ii is announced,
will soon be back from Europe. Which
should mean something in the political
world. state and national
Mr. Hearst spends his summers abroad,
and 1t has more than once happened
that In his absence affairs have shaped
themselves or been shaped by his
friends, so as to call for important ac-
tivity on his part Immediately upon his
return. Twice under such circumstances
he has been drafted as a candidate. His
supporters would not take no for an
answer and somewhat reluctantly, he
Yielded.
This year there is nothing on the card
in the way of office to tempt Mr.. Hearst
or set his friends on his track for a
leader. Neither a mayor nor a governor
is TO be elected. Only legislature and
few judgeships are to be fought for.
Still. he may take a hand in the mat
ter of the legislature. The present body
is under Tammany domination. and Mr.
Hearst does not like Tammany. He and
Leader Murphy have never been able to
hit it off together. The one time they
o-operated-when Mr.. Hearst ran for
governor-Mr. Murphy was bludgeoned
into the arrangement, and Mr. Hearst
lost.
Neither is Mr.. Hearst enamored OF
Gov. Dix. He foretold what the result
would be IL ticket nominated by Mr.
Murphy should win-that the Tammany
leader would virtually occupy the sea,
Of the mighty. shape important legisla-
ton, and in other ways tighten his hold
on the democratic organization.
What, then, will Mr.. Hearst do this
fall? If the new legislature Is demo
cratic Mr.. Murphy will control it. He
has got much from the present body
but he wants more, and will pass uI
his platter il he Is again successful. His
appetite Is never below normal, an6
sometimes 1t shows extreme voracity.
II Mr.. Hearst throws his strength t.
the republicans in order to put an enc
to Mr.. Murphys legislative control will
he queer himself with the national de-
mocracy? He has declared against Mr.
Taft, and said handsome things abou,
Speaker Clark. In some quarters HI
| has been classed as a democrat again
and limitations have been thrown on
| that he would offer for a place as
member Of the New York delegation t.
the democratic national convention. Blu
II he antagonizes Mr.. Murphy afresh
will Mr.. Murphy consent to the arrange
ment? How could Mr.. Hearst secure
delegates commission, in Speaker Clark
or anybody elses behalf. in opposition
| to Mr.. Murphy's wishes?
So that this homecoming of Mr.. Hears
| will not lack for interest. even though
| a delegation should not meet him dowr
the bay. or call on him after he lands
with request that he accept a nomina
ton for some office or other He will
find a situation that in many particular.
will interest q man of his independence
| and power of appraisement. What will
he do with It?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-20

capable soldier, and first In his guberna-
torial campaign and then in his campaign
for the presidency the fact operated to
his advantage.
Mr.. McKinley's part in the war had
been inconspicuous. but well performed.
and in his campaigns for office. local and
national. his friends quoted 1t with much
satisfaction. 1t figured with excellent
effect in the campaign Of 1896.
Stanley Matthews was another young
man who made Roadway both at the bar
and in politics on the strength Of the
services he had rendered the Union cause.
He reached the Supreme Court, and thus
realized his highest ambition.
Joseph B. Foraker had enlisted when
but lad and carried himself well
through the war. and the reputation thus
made aided the power he established
later as political leader and orator.
Without a soldiers record John Sher-
man came to large proportions In the
state But some of his friends thought
that with such a record he might have
done more in national life. His appeal
was entirely intellectual. He inspired
no enthusiasm. as the men with SOL
diers record did. His advice was sought.
and greatly respected. but hats were
never thrown into the air at the mention
Of his name. Hence his failure to secure
a nomination for the presidency: and the
belief that he would have been defeated
had he been nominated in any year when
he unanswered for the honor.
But Col. McCook, with his attractive
record as fighter his large ability as
lawyer. and his charm of personal ad-
dress, went to New York soon after TAX
ing his diploma and settled down to lu-
crative practice and the joys OF private
life He seemed never to regret his
choice, and certainly ii brought him
much to be thankful for.