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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-07-28
MUSKEAG SW AMPS
MIGHT BEAR CROPS
james Chapman Of University Of Min
lesota, Conducting Experiments at
Northeast Experimental Farm.
PROBLEM IS COMPLICATED ONE
Potatoes Have Grown Well On Plots
But Whether They Will Mature is
Question Must Be Drained.

Experiments which may prove of
great value to Beltrami, as well as
other counties Of northern Minnesota,
are being carried on by James Chap
man, student of the University of
Minnesota, in an effort to show that
the vast areas of muskeag swamps
may yet be transformed into produce
tive lands wherein crops of the high
est worth may be grown. Chapman
is a graduate of the state university
and has been carrying on experiments
at the Northeast Experiment station
since spring with view to ascertain
ing what treatment is necessary in
order that these swamps may be con-
:verted into productive tracts
Garry On Drainage.
Chapman's problem is very COM
.plicated one. The muskeag is veg
etable soil, the productivity of which
must depend upon the depth and the
moisture supply. The depth of the
muSkeag varies from six inches to
thirty and forty feet. This depth ma
turally affects the moisture producing
conditions. In the swamp under in
vestigation at the experiment farm,
wells have been constructed and the
moisture conditions can be easily as
certained. If the muskeag is ever
utilized, careful Investigations which
show the drainage conditions must be
carried on. - :.
Determine Composition.
The composition of this vegetable
soil must also be determined. It Is
evident that some form of fertiliza-
ton must be created. On the tract
under observation, nearly every form
of the common or the commercial
fertilizers have been used. There are
hfty-six plots made, each about rod
square. There are certain series of
these squares, all of which are sub
ject to some particular kind Of treat
sment.s s.. 49, ~.
z5=l DAta % Value -
To make the data secured OF value.
grass is grown upon one plot, oats
upon another and potatoes upon the
third. The grass seems to have
grown fairly we'll, but in all of the
plots weeds are very much in evil
dence.. The oats have grown we'll
until very recently, but now they
look as though they were scorched.
The potatoes. seem to have done fine
ly, but whether they will mature is
very uncertain. They have probably
secured some of their present growth
from the nourishment drawn from
their seed, but time will soon tell
if they will mature in a profitable
quantity.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-07-28

q The Pennsylvania railroad nov
pays pensions to 4,123 employees.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-07-28

Ceylon has 100000 acres in CO.
coanut plantations. III
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-07-28

Notice to Water Consumers.
Remember Thursday, the Goth day
of July, is the last day to pay Water
Bills. Don't forget the penalty.
:. GEORGE KIRK.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-07-28
KEEP POL / | TICS
OUT SAYS .PIARDEE|.
Secretary Of Commission Says New
Government Depends Upon Board
Separate From Government.
WILL GUST NAUGHTY POLITICIAN
Has Unique Civil Service Plan Chief.
! Executive by Ambitious Assistance
Can Make Administration Success
WILL GUST NAUGHTY POLITICIAN

! : Z Is. +. ~ $50 ~ & "a
ST. Paul, July 2S. Special to the
Pioneer. Keep out of politics. =
That was one Of the reasons for set
ting up a separate government for
every wething the state did. The
idea was to have board appointed
that would be independent of the gov
ernor so that the naughty politicians
could not interfere with the work.
So the board appoints its executive
officer and goes to the legislature for
its funds and does it's own work any
where from moderately well and sell
dom has anything to do with any
other part of the government.
Dismiss Boards. .
& Now the efficiency commission has
presented plan for the organization
of the state government. The very
first thing to do to organize a gov
eminent is to dismiss those independ-
ent boards. r. - ID .. - - + &
And then, you may object, the
doors will be open to the naughty
politicians It is to meet that objec-
ton that the efficiency commission
insists on the merit system in civil
service as an essential part of it's
plan. A system by which a man
holds his job as long as he does salts
factory work. r.
But not the old civil service sys-
TEN. The trouble with that is that
it. permits a man to hold his job
whether he. does satisfactory work or
not '-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-07-28

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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-07
Economy, Efficiency--Digni-
fled Law Enforcement.

/ was born and reared upon farm
in Buffalo County. Wis. educated
myself by my own efforts, aud
have practiced law In Portland since
June. 1894. Have always taken an
active part In public affairs. and
have held several official positions.
stand by my record NJ State sen
ator ut the last session OF the legis
lature. l worked and voted against
the new tax law. and fnvor Law
making taxes payable semi anually
without penalty.
Only five of the laws passed nj
that session we're referred To the
people by referendum petitions; fouI
of these the people approved by
overwhelming maiorities. and voted
for them; the fifth was almost as
badly defeated. and I had voted
against u In the legislature.
| worked and voted for Senator
MaIarkey's minimum wage bill for
women. providing for sn impartial
commission 10 fix tho maximum
hours of labor and the minimum
amouot OF pay.
1 favor a similar law providing for
an impartial commission without
compensation. 10 fix the maximum
hours OF laLor for men In the var
ious industrial occupations; this
In preference to u flat eight hour
law.
| favor good roads legislation
with state aid. so that We may
have cheaper transportation from the
farms and producers In every direc-
tion.
favor the reduction of taxes by
consolidation of various cOmmissi
ons. or the abolishnent thereof. AMI
placing their duties into the hands
of the state Board. and by the re-
duction of the expenses of conduct
ing the various departments of the
state.
favor suitable appropriations for
our State Educational institutions
and the continued Improvement of
our great bulwark-the public school
system
And above all favor the rigorous
and efficient enforcement of all the
criminal statutes. including those
regulating aud prohibiting the sale
OF Intoxicating liquors. aud this
shall do with firmness aud Impartial
ity. The rich, the poor. the great,
the humble. the capitalist. the labor
er. the churchmau and the liquor
dealeI shall be measured by the same
standard aod each shall answer for
his own aots.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-07
Newspaper Man Seeks Office.

NJ. f. Miller. editor OF the st. Hell
ems Mist, St Helens, who is a candi-
date for state labor commissioners is
making an aggressive campaign.
While Mr.. Miller is republican can
didate he rises above politics, and
hopes to take the office which he
seeks, away from political domination
making II independent in every sense,
a condition which should exist In
such a position. Mr. Miller stands high
az newspaperman. and possesses all
the requisites for the capable and just
administration of the affairs of that
important office.-Astoria Daily Bud
get, April 20.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-07
GENERAL VILLA FRIENDLY
Rebel Commander Anxious to Plaeate
His American Friends.

FL Paso, Textile international
political situation cleared greatly as
affecting the status OF the rebel gov
ernment and that of the United States
when General Francisco villa, who ar
rived at Jusrez repeated his declara-
tion that he would not be drawn into
a war with the United States, particu-
larly as that would serve only to draw
the Huerta chestnuts out OF the fire.
villa said that Carranza's note had
been misunderstood and that the first
chief was as friendly as he was TO
the United States.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-07
Church Notice.

Mothers Day will be observed In the
Congregational church, Sunday morn
ing of May 10th. There will be
special music. You will enjoy It
and it will do you good.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-07
LOCAL NEWS

MIS-, WlIiIHm Jones ana daughter
of Juntura, came down Wednesds.
for a few days change.
Rev. Johns is in Portland thi
week a delegate to the state conven
tion of the probibitionists. The!
have placed full ticket in the flelt
with w. s. Uren at the head OF it
An addition is being built for tn,
city market. They are also having ,
slaughter house erected south east o.
the city.
L. M. Brown, leader of the On.
tario Concert orchestra returned from
a business trip from Payette Lakes
and New Rochell.
Miss Margaret Dunbar, who is teach
ing school at Vale, was home over
Sunday.
Mrs. Tonningsen is visiting rela-
tives at Boise this week.
A pink and white luncheon was CIV
en- at the home of Col. and Mrs. Tay-
lor, at which the announcement OF
the engagement Of their daughter.
Mary Ellen to Raymond w. Jones was
made. The marriage will occur on
the 25th.
Mrs. Mary Greig OF Mitchell, Iowa,
who spent the winter in California, is
here visiting with her, sdn u. M.
Greig
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Berry will leave
In few days for Hyetsville Wyo.,
where they will visit some time with
Mrs Berry's relations.
The Ladies' Aid OF the Congrega
tionai church will hold silver tea
at the home of j. 4. McNulty, at .
p. m. on Wednesday, May 18th To
which all are cordially Invited.
The Blue Lodge Masons had q rails
Ing last Thursday evening and some
tifty OF their friends came In TO ash
la the work. The muster was from
pocateIlo. the deus from payette
aud weissr and bn down the lioe.
After the work lNre was a banquet
and talk fest. la which all Joined.
Mrs. sproule sas passenger for
Boise Wednesday.
Clearing Sale aris Millinery,
Payette. Ladies' and children's dress
bats going at less than cost. Sale
starts Saturday. May 9th. Lasts TIL
all hats are gone. Latest and newest
styles.
Mrs. w. u. Sapderson aud Mrs
Sheffield we're In Boise the fret OF
the week,
Bob Stanfield was here Wednesday,
having been looking over some OF
the stock Ia this section He reports
that wool is bringing from 10 to IL
cents at Pendleton aud there 10 "A
good demand for 1t. Price of cattle lie
off some.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
or ONTARIO HAS INSTALLED A
NUMBER OF SAFETY DEPOSIT
BOXES. EACH BOX HAS A DoU'
BILE LOCK AND THEY AFFORD A
SAFE FIRE.PRoOF PLACE TO
KEEP DEEDS, LIFE INSURANCE
POLICIES AND OTHER VALU-
ABLEs. THE RENTAL RATE ON
THE BOXES is VERY REASON
ABLE. n.
Ch,rcb Nnfica
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-07
Eastman KOdaks
LOCAL NEWS

John Robertson, of the Hanley Cat
tie company, who has been spending
the winter in Portland, was here a
few days last week looking over the
city. He says the past winter has
been a bad one for the cattle feeders
and It will require some time for the
business to get on good lines again.
Cattle men who have been shipping
to Portland lately find quite diff
ference between the reported prices
and those actually paid. The quota
ton is made on a wash sale, between
some of the dealers, but the actual
price is about a cent lower and II
makes it impossible for buyers to get
cattle and ship them under those con-
ditions without losing money.
Z. s. Horner, who has been in the
bakery business at Boise has pur-
chased the l. & L. bakery and taken
possession.
The Ontario Concert orchestra and
Harmony Quartette. giving the Sat
urday night dances at Moore Hall.
had the banner crowd of the season
last Saturday night. the latest popu.
lar music was the order of the season.
George Patteron, OF Canyon City,
who was In business here several
years ago, is taking rest for
short time.
The second car load OF Fords for,
the season has arrived and there tx a
big demand for them.
The supreme court is holding a ses-
sion at Pendleton and many OF the On
tarlo attorneys are in attendance.
Among them J. w. McCulloch and
Brook and swagler.
Judge Biggs came down from Vale
Tuesday to visit with his family.
II. Il. Slagle OF Lewiston was here
this week visiting with his sister, Mira.
VIM. McBratney and other friends.
Sheriff Kerfoot aud Deputy came
down Wednesday with the SIX men
who had been sentenced to the peu.
those 10 ths bunch were 4. ID. Baker,
one to Bve years for obtaining money
under false 81 eteuses, Sam Var
brough, TO - years, statutory
ofense, George Harris and james
Oliver, . To 20 years for robbing u
box car, George r. Moyer, burning
stable ut jordan Valley, 3 TO 10
years.
The temperance forces OF Ontario
have prevailed on the Rev. Thomas
Johns TO 30 TO Portland TO represent
Malheur county In the Out TO Win Plo
hibition convention that meets there on
Tuesday and Wednesday, May and 6,
The W. c. +. U. giving $1,000 toward
the expenses and other individuals
who are anxious that a delegate
should go from Malheur county.
The people OF Ontario will have the
privilege OF hearing the report of the
convention when the Rev. Thomas
Johns returns
Sunday, May 10, being Mothers day
the morning service at the Methodist
Episcopal church will be appropriate
for the day.. all mothers are cordially
invited to attend this service.
The evening service will be with
drawn to attend the class sermon
that will be held in the United Pres
byterian church.
The Rev. Thomas Johns was called
to Huntington on Saturday last TO at
tend the funeral OF the wife of the
Rev. r. f. Lee, who Is the local pas
tor of Huntington, The Rev. A. l..
Howarth of Payette and Rev. C. +.
Deal OF Fruitland, and Rev. Clyde l..
Walker of Nyssa, also attended the
funeral. The business people OF
Huntington closed their places OF busi-
ness from one to three on Saturday
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-07
LOCAL NEWS

Hotel John Landingham, residence
Phone 424
Mrs Biges and Mrs Weese are visit
ing with Vale friends.
j. A. Wroten, the democratic can
didate tor sheriff from Jordan VAL
lev was here between trains this
morning. He will be around this
part of the county several days.
He has been greatly encouraged by
the support he is receiving In his
canvass.
Ed. Tremain was over from New
Plymouth Tuesday calling on his
many friends.
The bridge club met with Mrs.
Test Tuesday and the favors went to
Mrs. Goudy.
The Ontario Concert Orchestra
next saturday night will play In adj
tion to the latest pieces, old favo-
rites even turkey in the straw, so
every body can have good time.
Baker Ball IL home from trip to
the interior. where he was sizing up
the stock situation
Horse pasture for rent. On Hsh
htobery island. Inquire of S. s.
Brewer. limo
Otto Blackaby came over from Jor-
dan Valley as n witness before the
circuit court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Kahout and
Miss Katherine are guests Of Ontario
relatives. The ladies' will remain
about month.
The Carnation club was entertain
ed at the home OF Miss Smith last
week. Mrs. Prinzing received the
honors.
Miss Elizabeth Staples gave very
pleasant party to number OF her
friends Tuesday evening.
Il. Cope made a trip TO Caldwell
this week to look after some business
matters.
Mrs. G. II. Wills and children were
down from Nyssa Monday shopping.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
owyhee Ditch company was held Sat
urday.
Mrs. Joe Staples and son went 10
Caldwell Saturday TO visit with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. Adam were passen-
gers to Boise Monday.
Kelso Newman OF HALEY was visit
ing Ontario friends this week.
Mrs. Tom McGovern OF Baker City
Is here visiting with her sister. Mrs.
Donald Mcpherson.
w. w. Letson, the jeweler. was In
Juntura Monday looking after the time
for the railroad people.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Thompson. Of
The Dalles. are home Tor a short
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hub Kicker OF Vale
were here this week visiting with
Mrs. Morg Carlile, sister of Mr.. Rick
er.
Phil Ashford, the Vale attorney,
was a passenger TO Canyon City on
Saturday
Judge Mcknight was down from
Vale Tuesday looking after county
matters.
DR., Payne was called TO Jordan Val
ley To hold ar inquest on the man shot
there by the marshal.
LOST-At Jonesboro. a pocketbook
containing money and discharge pa
pers' Finder please return papers To
A. Kohaneck, Winnepeg, Canada, 453
Pacific avenue. 1t pd
j. ID. Billingsley and John Johnson
returned Monday from Juntura,
where they have been on business.
Johnson bought bunch of lambs and
Jeff picked up a lot of lambs.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-07
Potato Contracts Wanted

Il. ID. Turner and Co. OF Oklahoma
City wants to make contracts with
growers for 800 cars of potatoes.
For particulars see their represeta
tive. j. A. Bowers of Fruitland.
Idaho
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-07

He Voted Against The New
Tax Law and Stands for
Reduction of Taxes Pay
able Semi-Annually With
out Penalty.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-03-25

She puckered her brows in a siren
uous effort OF memory, and again
shook her head Il don't think so,
she repeated Il can't recolect any
body telling me just precisely that;
but am afraid my memory isn't very
reliable in-in some things"
Then am glad to have the oppor-
tunity Of being the first to inform you
Of the fact said the Philosopher in
his most urbane manner "You are
an adorable lovely little creature
oh thanks" she murmurcd, look
ing down Thanks so much! It's
It's so kind Of you"
"Not at all, said the Philosopher
Il speak from conviction, not caprice,
and it's the happiest chance in the
world that brought me to Monte Carlo
at the identical moment that you and
your dear, good aunt happened to be
STAYING here
"Chance?' echoed the Girl, glanclng
at him out Of tn tail of her eye
well, to be perfectly candid with
you" he replied chance was sort
of accessory before the fact. Maunce-
forth caught a rumor at Naples
there was my system. | did my best
to dissuade HIM from coming even
against my own private inclinations.
She nodded thoughtfully The
laws OF chance are very curious
aren't they?'
They are simply incomprehensi-
bic" he admitted BLACK should new
I Glad
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-03-25

hypothetical case he rejoined, l
should sl. that it might-possibly-
depend q little on that"
II am glad YOU agree" she an
-0e-d. flashing q look at the Phil
osopacr and then laughed softly. Il
Thought YOU probably would" She
added "it.t does. q course, make
ID difference
III depends. explained the Philoso-
rher ignoring This remark and rur-
suing. as o. we're. Ms judicial train OF
Thought. it depends also little upon
thr GIRL Assuming. for instance that
th. grl VAS inclined to be a frt t-'
.Ika Agatha Slack. let us gay? she
-U-. ,tei
The Philosopher looked aimed
Agatha Slack Is most serious
minded touuE woman. he reproyed
her She attends lectures and be
lives I'm vomen's suffrage and all that
kind o' extraordinary rubbish Per
sonally. admit. do not care for a
woman tc be too serious minded Poor
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-03-25


taln!
What a shocking preY2r'cator'
exclaimed the Philosopher, 'Aud 10
pretended he wasn't coming ashois
MI this evening! Let us let us as
miss him from our thoughts he add
cd ioitily.
I'm afraid | can't do that she
dissentcd AT least, not altogether
"Wbv?o demanded the Philcsophe.
fixing stern owe upon her
opocorso sofd no Cil an,c,uso
- And at tbat moment tba dove
bapan. cooirg aoaln
S'rhoso Err, 'liS hirds : docIorod tbo phioso.
rhar tosttir "orobt to no shot Thay
aro norrsct nnisonco Tn rotnrn
howovor 70 tbo nnint a,n &c Won
Soc" bo mada iargo dociomatory
gesture "tarribly devoted to yon-
terribly, In snita of INV systom
came to Monte carlo esnrrialIy to see
vou-T confess IL ana ia asl, Won. to
asl, Won. in fact"
no no-dcnt. p,ease." She inter.
rupted hastily.
"And pray why not?" he demanded
in an injured tone.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-03-25
PLAIN PHILOSOPHY

Ao,tb,ir TTo ciched indulrnntly mo
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49,. ,,..,' .t,," ba t,rnnd to fix his
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ON, but Ihe NlII iooAeu uP,
caught his eye ana blusAsd.
am afraid that Isl ycu Know !
- She stopped and bit her lip
Il don't quito grasp your meaning -
said the Philosopher, calmly surveying
her.
"Wou " sbo declared meeting his
p,za vim .unninching audacity Il be-
iieyo ann inclined ~ he What Won
sov Aaotha isn,t tho,,,"
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,l,niJ,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-31
FIRST AVENUE TO HAVE VIADUCT AFTER MANY YEARSOF STRUGGLE
STREET CAR AND
 B|G VAN COLLIDE Horse Killed and Four Ne grOes Injured-Occurred
 in Storm

Due to the heavy rain an Avenue B Loop car collided head-on with furni- ture van from the J. T. Camp Transfer company, near Fourteenth street on Eleventh avenue. south. about 7;o5 o'clock last night, and four negroes were injured.
 Accounts of the accident vary. It is stated by J. M. De What, general traf- tic manager of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, that the driver of the furniture van turned into the
 car track to avaid an automobile. and that due to the heavy rain the van col
 lided with the street car, which, was coming east on Eleventh avenue. Gen. eral Manager De Windt states that both
 the driver of the van and the motorman of the car saw each other too late to prevent the collision.
 The accident happened immediately in front of Dr. E. M. Robinsons s infirmary. , The rapidly moving car played havoc with the heavy furniture van drawn by two horses. One of the horses was in- stantly killed, and the other so seriously injured that it is thought that it will
 have to be killed before morning. The van was driven by Rance Kicks,
 and three other negro assistants were
 on the dray. Their names are Emmet Cobb. Tod Walker and Joe Howard. When the car struck the van these ne- groes were hurled in several directions
 and all received numerous bruises about the head and limbs It Is not thought | that any of the negroes are seriously in- | jured The furniture van was completely
 wrecked as well as the front of the col- 1 liding street car No one was injured in l the street car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-31
WILLIAMS ARRESTS ALLEGED YEGGMEN Captures Two Men in Field Asleep-BOth Deny
 Charges

Giles Widenheimer and Ray Powers, suspected of being notorious "yeggmen" and burglars were arrested yesterday morning in field at Ninth avenue and Fourteenth street, north, by Detective K. G. Williams, and placed in the city jail on the charge of burglary and grand larceny. Widenheimer and Powers were asleep and Detective Williams was able to capture them before they could offer resistance.
 The cause of the immediate arrest of Widenheimer and Powers was a burglary of the saloon of w. c. Hawkins at Lips comb. at an early hour yesterday morn ing. The burglary was reported at z o'clock Detective Williams found that the burglars had taken SIS from the cash register, but had not bothered the safe, although they left drills. dynamite and caps on the floor in front of the safe. It is thought that they were scared off.
 However, Detective Williams found Tom Bostwick, a negro. who is employed by the Gulf Refining company, who stated that he had met two strange men about 80 o'clock in the morning. The negro gave the detective an accurate descrip- ton of the two strangers who had lurked in the vicinity of the Hawkins saloon, and the arrest of Widenheimer and Pow CTS followed. The negro Bostwick yes terday afternoon identified Widenheimer and Powers as the men he had seen and talked with yesterday morning at Lips comb.
 At the city jail Widenheimer and Pow CTS both deny that they are burglars. They state that they had just arrived in Birmingham from Denver, Col. They are poorly dressed.