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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 5. 1914.
CoNQUER1NG THE lsTHMUs.

Whoever wishes to read a brief but
illuminating account Of how the Pan.
ana canal zone wls made a healthful
region should turn to the article in
Scrihner's Magazine for February, en-.
titled Sanitation of tho Isthmus" and
written by Joseph Bucklin Bishop.
secretary of the isthmian canal com
mission. Much on this subject has
found its way into print. hut the story
is worth %retellins many times. and it
is especially valuable when told by
an authority.
When The Americans ook possess
SIGN of tho is,hmus in 1904 IL had
heen established that yellow fever was
communicated from n person to an.
other solely 10y means of the Steg-
omyia mosquito. y board of four
army surgeons had experimental in
Cuba in 1ooo-1aol. proving this be-
y"nI doubt. To the scIf-sacrifce Of
these surgeons and the twenty-five
persons. thirteen of whom were Amer
Jean soldiers. Who submitted to the
tests. MIR. Bishop pays a deserved trib-
nt". Colonel Gorgas had doubted the
mosquito Theory. hut was converted to
it when he took charge of the santa
tion of the isthmus. Under his direc-
tion screens were used generally along
the zone mosquitoes were extermin.
ated. n all persons who had yellow
fever or We're suspected Of having it
wcre segregated in hospitals. There
has not been a case of yellow fever on
the isthmus which has originated
there since December, 1905.
Against the Anonpheles mosquito.
which carries malaria, a similar war
fare has been waged. with less sue
cessful but very good results, the num-
Der Of cases having been reduced one
third in six years. Today the canal
zone is las healthful q. place Of abode
as most civilized communities any.
where, and far more SO than many OF
them" The number Of deaths In the
nine years of French occupancy is es-
timated at $4,000, over three times
that Of the Americans during eight
years.
Though the canal zone comprises
e7s.s4s acres. only about 1900 acres.
occupied by the canal forces, have
been affected b. the anti-mosquito OPP
erations, which cost $3,644.0oo down
to June 80. 1872. The total expend-
ed for health and sanitary work OF all
kinds. including hospitals. water
works. sewers etc. has heon ,hnut
s~1s,0oo.ooo. and by the end Of the
next two years 1t will aggregate $2o,-
O0O. 700.
y costly task, indeed. this Of MAX
ing and keeping the isthmus health
full, but the performing of it has made
possible the construction Of the canal
at small cost of life and in a few
N"ar#. And the benefit to humanity,
i'm the lesson learned of the white
nf"n's ability to conquer the deadly
GiE'ises of the tropics. is incalculable.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04
Pointed Paragraphs
tChicaeo Nsvs.)

NSulSdSO t>cWS.t
Patience isn't a virtue; it's a neces-
Sity.
There is nothing as impossible al
some people. ,
If you have a kick coming put your
whole solo in it.
Cold cash will burn a hole in the
spendthrift's pocket.
A man thinks a woman odd If she
docs not try to get even.
And man. a. man has repented at
leisure who never married at all.
Money makes the mare go-and it
takes more of 1t to make the auto 20.
1t takes most Of US longer to make
up our minds to do a.,thing than 1t
does to do it.
If a man marries for money it's a
safe bet that his wife fails to set her
moneys worth.
After a man has taken a chance it
sometimes happens that he would be
only too glad Of a chance to put 1t
back.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04
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Elsie: ""clara's got a tongue like q
Jane: Like a motor? How's
Elsie: She's always running PEG.
pie down"
George $. Marshall was elected as
a reform mayor Of Columbus and did
q lot of reforming before he was de.
feated for reelection. One Of the
reforms was the establishment of 4
disposal plant. This threw
out Of employment a lot of darkies
who had formerly done a general
scavenger business with ramshackie
old wagons and ramshackle old hors.
ee.
One Of these, darkies. on the way
to the polls to vote against the mayor,
was asked. why he opposed Marshall.
Wy am I .sa.ine = vote asin dat
man? Wy. dat loWflung rascal done
took tn garbage right "outen my
mouth"
In a small South caroliua town
that was finished" before the war,
two men were playing checkers in the
back Of a store. A travelling man who
vas making his first trip to the town
was watching the game. and. not be.
ing acquainted with the business
methods of the citizens. ne called the
attention Of the owner Of the store to
some customers who had just entered
the front door. Ssh! Sh!" answered the
storekeeper. making another move on
the checker board. Keep perfectly
quiet and they'll 80 OUT.
The railway train was rather dimly
lit. and one Of the passengers. sitter
having tried In vain to inspect his
face in the wash.room mirror. turned
to Rastus.. the presiding genius Of the
Pullman car.
See here. Rastus." he said. II want
your opinion in a matter of import
ance. Just como with me over to the
window, and after having carefully In
spscted nay face. tell me whether or
not you think I need q shave"
The old darby complied with his
request ,and--tmms4iskeIy ~.rendsred
judgment. . -
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04

, WAL, subj" he said. with his head
cooked to M side. lin respect to de
shave. sub. All should say dat It all
depends on what yo' intends dom
with 20 chin. sub. Ell yo're just
gwtne off'n dis we're train to use W.
chin TO- talkin' yo' don't need no
Shawn yo' chin. sub. Ell yo're Jest
gwine a.courttn' yo' best girl. sub. An
sorter think Aid remove some O. dem
splinters from de chin an de cheek
befo. dey done scratch somebody,
sub"
Some new stories and masy old
ones about King Edward VII Of Eng.
land are coming to the front. That
the King was Of q ready wit 10 ex.
empltned BY this story told ia I re.
ont e2ck. King Edward in His True
At Marlboroush House one night in
the 'Sos the King. who was then
r rI. . so 2 s.M W. H. was x,,., PLAYING e, ! I ID:
was; not:in particularly good form ana.
sitter . rather bad shot. one Of the
younger men shouted. to the, amaze.
mentIand. disgust of the othefs: II
say Wales. pull yourself together"
The prince made no reply, but,
beckonfnssa servant. said: I" Call Mr..
rs carriage"
Teacher Ito small boy): what is
q volcano?"
Small Boy: IA mountain overflow
ing with lager"
The schoolmaster., wanted. TO. know
whether the boys had an uHdsrhtsnd-:
ing Of the functions Of a Brittljtlcon
sulate. "supposing.". he .NB4gan.
fraMipt his question in the lrksiiest
wa "a q S@ONAA AA>
ers... "sppposing some one took you up
in1an aeroplane. and after long, ex.
citing flight dropped you down fhous-
ands Of miles from home In i cbuutry
quite foreign, what place would you
seek out first of all?" -. q
An eager hand was instantly nplift.
Well. Willie. what do You sssy?"
SRleaxe.- 4tr.. the hoknitalyF sBsek.
44S..& ~ = :, = s.s.s -
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04

The anxiety Of some of the house
democrats to have an exception in IA
vor of Mr.. Wilson made in the presi.
Dental term amendment SO that he
will not he excluded by law from a
second term is a little amusing in view
Of the declaration in the democratic
platform in favor of a single term,
and pledging the party's presidential
candidate to this principle. 1t might
be interesting to have Mr.. Bryan's
views on the subject. Also Mr.. Will
sons.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04

When placed on the basis Of strict
logic the plan of limiting the number
OF terms that a man be elected presi.
dent appears to he wrong. In a gov.
eminent by the people it would seem
that II the people want q man for
president two terms, or fou:" terms, or
any other number Of terms. they
ough to be at liberty 10 have him. Blu.
there are. practical considerations
aside from the logic Of. the situation
which give room for some very good
argument in favor of the change.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04
Reflections of a Bachelor
1Nen. YnrL preuN

scolding in the house drives a man
out of 1t.
a girl can have a very fine influence
On men unless they are her brothers
People who are always airing their
opinions don't seem to freshen them
up that way.
A mans family life is all signatures,
beginning with the marriage register
and then keeping on with checks.
What a woman loves most about a
trip to Europe 10 how 1t makes the old
cats feel who said she would get
a chance.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04
WHAT THEY SAY
Knows They'll Need Attention.

Knows They'll Need Attention.
' (Washington Post.).
Political prophets to the contrary
Notwithstanding, the first oficial act II
President Wilson will he to have the
springs fixed on the right-hand side
OF the white house automobiles.
Atty Is Afraid Of the Recall.
(Knickerbocker Press.)
King Alfonso denies he will visit
this country. Probably would not
dare IT, leave his throne. even IL he
had 1t securely nailed down.
Isn't He Violating sth Amendment:
milwaukee News.)
More trouble for the guessers.
President-elect Wilson admits he has
nounce his selections.
Illinois Legislature is No School.
Est. Louis Globe-Democrat.)
The new speaker of the Illinois
house had a good start. His name Is
William Mckinley and he once taught
school. j.
Has Courage to Admit 1t.
(Pittshurg Disratch.)
President.elect Wilson increases his
popularity ny his confession that he
never feels comfortable in q silk hal.
He Wants the Earth.
tOmaha Beef
What will Johnny Bull demand aft
err he gets what he wants in the Pana.
ma:
The Fcmale OF the Species. etc.
(Springfeld Republican,
The suffragettes are prompter than
the Turks in resuming hostilities.
Acting Just Like the Republicans.
Baltimore .American.)
The Turks arc nov fighting each
other.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04
NOT A
GOOD EXECUTIVE
Returned Army Officer
Writes Of His Findings in
Connection With Changes.

In view Of the movement start
ca IN the house Of representatives
by Chairman Jones Of the house
committee on insular affairs to
give the Philippine people indie
pendence and self-sovernment,
and Mr.. Jones announcement
that he will push it in the next
session. the subjoincd article on
the Philippines and tho Filipincs
Is OF timely interest.
Major Bowers. Is in Washington
on leave after thirteen years in
the philippines during which he
has been q student Of both civil
and military affairs. Flo went to
the Philippines in 1922 as a men,
Der Of the Thirty ninth United
states volunteers. Upon his dis
charge from the army he entered
the bureau OF educa,ion in the
islands. and was Que of the first
Americans to begin tho organiza-
tion Of the schools. In 1902 he
Joined the cons,ahnlary as a
lieutenant. He was wounded in
the Magician. massacre and re-
ceived a modal for valor.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04

He Wants the Earth.
tOnaha Bee.)
What will Johnny Bull demand aft
err he gets what he wants in the Pana.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04

Political prophets to the contrary
Notwithstanding, the first ofacial act IT
President Wilson will he to have the
springs fixed on the right-hand side
OF the white house automobiles.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04

The Fcmale of the Species. etc.
(SprinGfeld Republican,
The s~uffragettes are promptcr than
he Turks in resuming hostilities.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04

11OuGy III 1LIeCC9U03s
The Filfpinos are far ahead Of the
Americans when it comes to running
for office. In n province after the
last election n of the candidates for
governor told me he spent $1,000 and
sums are large when it is considered
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04

Acting just Like the Republicans.
Baltimore American.)
The Turks arc now fighting each
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04
Stl, Amendments

Has Courage to Admit 1t.
(Pittshurg Disratch.)
President-elect Wilson increases his
pularity ny his confession that he
yer feels comfortable in a silk hat.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-04
Alfv rs Afraid az tho Recall.

(Knickerbocker Press.)
King Alfonso denies he Will visit
this country. Probably would not
dare to leave his throne. eve IL he
had 1t securely nailed down.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
TASTY MAPLE SUGAR ROLLS
CONNECTION That 10 Luxury Where
the Supply Of the Saccharine Del
lcacy 10 Assured.

In maple sugar regions delicious lit
tie baking powder biscuit or rolls are
made Of this saccharine delicacy. TO
make the rolls take quart Of bread
dough after 1t Is nodded for the last
rising and knead into 1t one cupful OF
grated maple sugar. a quarter tea
spoonful of soda and teaspoonful OF
butter. Let 1t rise, then mold again
and cut out in small rolls. Let these
rise for fifteen minutes and bake In a
quick oven.
In making maple biscuit prepare an
exceptionally rich, tender baking pow
der crust. Roll out about half the
thickness Of an ordinary biscuit and
shape with small cutter much larger
than a silver dollar. The top to n
small baking powder can or the cover
to tea caddy make good cutters. AS
each biscuit Is cut out, cut In halves
again, sprinkle small bits Of the maple
sugar over one-half Of the biscuit
dough, moisten the other half and
press it over the first. Lay cloee to-
gether In the pan in which they are
to be baked. SO they will rise instead
Of spreading. Brush over with milk
or melted butter and bake in a quick
oven until they are brown but not
hard. Serve as soon as ready.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
MESSAGE Of Meteorites.

Recent observations have conclu-
sively established that meteorites are
not of earthly origin, but reach our
atmosphere from outer space. Their
general similarity of structure and
composition suggests they must have
a common origin. Some think the
meteorites come from the moons vol
canoes, but this is unlikely. Another
suggestion Is they are elected from
the sun.
Sir James Dewar, speaking at the
Royal Institution, England, says that
some meteorites have been found to
contain minute quantities Of carbon
compounds of such character that
their presence in terrestrial body
would be regarded as an indirect re-
suit of animal or vegetable existence.
But, he adds, they might possibly have
been absorbed by the stones In their
passed through an atmosphere con-
tanning these compounds in state Of
vapor. II not, then their presence In.
dicates life in the outside universe,
either In the stars or sun, or In the
smaller bodies scattered through
space-or even in space itself. But
OF this he is skeptical, he says. on
present information.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
Sounds Firstrate, But

How to remain young and escape
the disadvantages of middle age
was explained by DR.. Josiah Oldtield'
the food expert.
There ought to be no such thing as
middle age" he said. If a man lives
properly, he can carry the spirit OF
youth to the end of his days. | am on
the way toward 80, but feel entirely
young. The secret is simple. A man
must submit himself to mental and
physical discipline and eat wisely and
not too we'll"
DR.. Oldfield's rules are:
Think big thoughts and cling to
noble ideals.
Live on the fruits of the highest
minds.
Do not waste time over petty things
and do not take narrow views.
Take fruits, vegetables. oils, pure
wines, eggs, butter, milk and bread
Avoid shoddy. secondhand food OF all
kinds.
Battle every morning and rub the
skin with towel.
Change underclothing every "a
hours.
Know yourself.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
HORSE RACING

1t is announced that the New York
state fair is to open futurity.
The 1913 racing season in Italy
opened with the meeting at Verona.
One of the latest purchases by Wal
ter Cox is the trotter Special Parole,
2:19A.
They are beginning to hike in Cali
fornia, as a green trotter recently step
per half in 1:O2A.
Every stable at Lexington Is rented
for the season, and a number of late
corners have been disappointed.
Four Stockings, by Kinney Lou. is
to be staked in some of the events in
the Michigan circuit this year.
c. w. Lassell has bought Peter Sims
for $2,250. This trotter is said to
have shown better than 2:12 last year.
Leota j., by Royal Mckinney, has
been beating 2:O7 in California, and
Hanover, by Richard Alto, has been in
2:09A.
O'Neill, that was one of the best
three-year-olds in the country, has
been wintered by Geers and now Is to
go to Valentine
George H. Eastbrook will race a
number of his horses in the Pine
Tree state circuit. Ramey Macy will
drive the half-nile.
Sir r. has been sentenced to the
half-mile game in the Canadian north
west If work was what he needed,
he will get it there.
Optimistic VAL Shuler thinks he will
drive Peter Mccormick in 2:05 this
year. He considers this one faster
than Sterling Mckinney.
The price for which Billy Burke
was sold to the Russians has not been
given, but the horse was insured for
$4,000 before being shipped.
The Prix du President de La Re-
publique, a steeplechase handicap at
two miles, six and one-half furlongs,
was won at the Anteuil track by M.
Gouveilles brown f1lly Sybilla. The
stake was valued at $4,000 with a
trophy added.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
FIRES OF FR|ESLAND
Custom That Goes Back to the
Days of the Vikings.
Has Been Held To Tenaciously
Through the Centuries. Having
Its Origin In a Pagan Festival
Held In Rejoicing.

Every year on the eve OF st. Pc
ter's day. piles of straw are lighted
throughout north Friesland on old
sepulchral mounds or in places sane
titled by tradition. From place to
place these bonfires answer one an
other and from island to island far
away out to sea.
The custom is a very old one. In
earlier times the majority OF the
menfolk Of north F'riesland earned
their living on the sea. In winter
they stayed at home, but as soon as
the days got longer. when spring
came round, or even earlier, they put
out to sea. Once again the people
gathered together to feast, the
flames shot up and sped the news
from island to island that prepare
tons were being made for departure.
and then they went.
In heathenish times they danced
round the blazing fires and called on
their god Wooden for his protection
and an old Latin rhyme, which has
come down to US in a mutilated form,
shows that the custom dates back to
the times Of the Romans and the MI
grafton of the nations. At that re-
mote epoch in dancing round the
fire, they uttered the name OF the
god Jupiter, and besought him to eat
their sacrifice.
At that time 1t Is known that the
Friesians were to the most distant
shores in search of war and plumber.
and consequently such a festival was
fully justified. A still greater sig
nificance Is attached to the festival
in the times of the vikings, to whom
the Friesians attached themselves and
undertook long end dangerous jour
neys in their company.
When Christianity found an en-
trance into the land, says the Ham
burger Nachrichten, the rough man
uers of the population were OF course
toned down, but the church fought in
vain against the old custom, and the
fires continued to blaze as OF yore. AT
last the church felt itself compelled
to put a veneer of propriety on the
old wicked carousal and the festival
was fully restored to its pre-emi'
nence as a popular fete. The fires
Of Joy were now christened "Bieken'
and the next day was given up to
great banqueting and dancing.
How many earnest prayers from
wives, mothers, brides, elders and
children have assembled to heaven at
these "Bieken!" The day after was
set apart for the departure OF the
men, who trooped to the harbors and
put out to sea, followed by the good
wishes of those they left behind them
The latter at once started upon 8
new kind of existence, a life OF res,
and simplicity. After St. Peters day
no more lamps were lit; the simple
supper was eaten by daylight and In
stead of generous diet, only bread and
water stood on the table. The sum
mer passed in quiet work, and then
all minds turned to their loved ones
far away and the hopes Of their re
turn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
BASEBALL

Dave Gregg, Veans brother. has
signed contract to play with Toledo
The Reds are lot of loafers.
says Art Fromme. Nobody except
Ralph Works"
Beals Becker, whom the Giants sold
to the Cincinnati Reds. is ticketed
for a regular job in the Reds out
field
Manager Griffith has definitely de-
cided to hold Calvo and ACosta. The
two Cubans will be retained all sum-
mer.
Cozey Dolan is said to have land
ed a berth in the Philly outfleld. He
has proved the fastest man in DOOM s
camp.
Johnny Beall, who was drafted from
Denver by Cleveland last fall. has
cinched the job as pinch hitter of the
Maps team.
"Car Brown, one of Connie Mack's
young recruits, has been showing
wonderfully, and it is expected that
he will be one Of Macks regulars.
THE reason joined the Cubs YVES
because l think they have better
chance OF beating New York out for
the pennant," said Roger Bresnahan.
The Cleveland Maps have secured
the services of new Highlander.
His name is Abb Peddy. and he halls
from the Dodson (Miss.) Independent
club.
CIV Dahlgren, who refused to report
to Cincinnati last season, and played
semi.professional ball, was reinstated
by the National commission. He was
fined $25.
Tom Cantwell, the former George.
town athlete and Cincinnati pitcher,
has been chosen to coach the Business
High school baseball team of Wash.
ington, D. c.
Three Observation-Disclosures Acosta.
Jacinto Calvo and Rafael Almeida-
hold major league contracts. All three
Of them are picked by the wise ones
to shine this season.
President Otto H. Wathen Of the
Louisville club has purchased the In.
terest Of several minority stockhold.
ers, and ia now reported to own 80
per cent. of the stock.
New York fans are discussing pro
and con Hal Chase's ability to play
second base. A left-hander covering
the keystone position Of the infield
will be a decided novelty.
Pitcher Jake Northrup Of the LOU
isville team has Joined the benedict
ranks. Next to- Mathewson. Northrup
Is regarded as the best pitcher ever
turned cut Of Bucknell college