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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18

otfEl'-+ta q eust Oi iils los. ca tend
20 LAMBDA on Monday aad Tuesday. tile
cornfrY sent IN iEht supply this morn.
Ing, there being an told no more than
about 100 head accounted for az Against
l9.eo1 a week ago and y. a. a year ago
lower prices early.
u Was slow but steady on lambs and
aclifc and steady on afcd sheen. like
tEt flrsi two days Of the week the market
was late IN opening on lambs. With the
F1cEcE4 frFinf "a M their orders on n
lever basis. Nosf Of the offerings came
a. from Colorado and the SCOTS Bluff
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Mather and Hill
Nominated to Run
for Mayor Of Benson

At the primaries held Tuesday In Ben
son the republicans elected the following
nominees; c. L. Mather mayor; Dan
Westergaard. clerk: Guss A. wulff
treasurer; c. X. Bramble. engineer; Peter
Petersen and Ed Sorensen. councilmen.
Democratic nominees; George A. Hili.
mayor; A. p Mccarthy. clerk; w. S.
Wright, treasurer; 10. NJ. Jaoobberger,
councilman, Second ward, The democrats
have no nominees for engineer or coun-
Gilman in the First ward.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
GLASS CHIMNEYS COME
TO OMAHA FROM AUSTRIA

superintendent A. c. Taylor of the street
lighting department has received a ship
ment OF glass ehimnsys from Austria.
The boxes were marked American prop
erty." This Is the frat shipment he has
received for months from abroad. These
Austrian chimneys can be delivered here
cheaper than the cost OF the American
made goods. Mr.. Taylor states.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18

country and. like Tuesday, were OF de-
sirabie weight there being few II any
heavy offerings TOT sale During the first
rounds two cars Of lambs sold at 500.
compared with a top yesterday Of the
same price. There were only about five
cars Of ewes altogether. and these cleared
early in the forenoon. In addition TO
today's fresh receipts were five cars Of
lambs carried over from the previous
day.
MeNicans, s.. iOli97 Is: lambs, fed westerns,
fS 90a965: lambs. shearing, S.l0n&60,
yearilngs light. @756e %: yeariings,
heavy, sS.5Ode75: vTethers, good 70 choice,
s. 75dSo0: Wethers. fair 70 good. tI.50Q7 IS.
ewes, good TO choice, t1.5OlI7.T5.
nrftraarnfafivo eaIcrs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Fifty Drug Victims
Released from Jail

Fifty dope fiends" were released from
county jail in detachments Of ten. having
finished serving sentences imposed by
Justice Britt at the time OF the drag"
forty-five days ago. They were convicted
on misdemeanor charges.
III these men were furnished with en-
pioyment now" said Jailer Schroeder, "a
large per cent OF them would not return
TO their old habits"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
An Omaha Case:

A G. Stephens, barber, 1905 s. Tenth
ST.. Omaha, says MY back got so lame
that l was in misery when 1 moved
frequently had headaches and dizzy spells
and mornings when / got UP, could
hardly drag myself around. In spite OF
all the medicine used. found no relief
until took Doan's Kidney Pills, that [
got at schaeffers Drug. store. They
soon cured me-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
FLORENCE DOES NOT
FAVOR The LIGHT BILL

please say for me that that story
about our Commercial club endorsing the
light bill is lie pure and simple" said
Mayor i. s, Tucker al Florence. II am
mentioned along with others as having
made addresses In favor OF IL, when the
fact Is that the club has not held a meet
ing In months and ! 40 not know OF but
ono OF those named as talking for the
bill. and that one does not live in Flor
ence"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
BurlesOn Suspends
An Economy Order

WASHINGTON. March i7.--Postnaaster
General Burleson has suspended an order
reducing the number of railway mail
clerks at transfer points pending investi-
sation of a protest filed by practically
all Of the great mail carrying railroads.
The roads claim that many OF the duties
OF the transfer clerks would have to be
performed by men on railroad payrolls.
The order was issued as part OF Mr..
Burieson's economy program.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
SUPERINTENDENT CRAFT
TO LECTUTE TO TEACHERS

Superintendent f. U. Graft Of tine pub
lie schools will give a series OF four lee
lures TO the school teachers. beginning
April S. In the auditorium Of the Central
Hish school HIS first subject will be
Problems OF Educational Readjust-
ment" The hour win be D. m.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Shot in Head After
Row Over Bag Of Peas

sALTsLAKE CITY. Utah. March H.
John Balling was brought TO salt Lake
city hospital shot through the head with
a rifle fired by Hyrum southworth, post
master at Desert Lake. Utah, In a quar-
re, over tina ownership OF has OF peas
at Desert Lake last night Ealllngs con-
dition,is serious.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Flyer Fails Down an
"Air Well" to Death

LON ANGELES. Cal. March i7.-Frank
sites. local aviator. aged %. fell 800
feet in an "air well'' at motion picture
city near here late today. jumped from
the aeroplane when thirty feet from the
ground and died from his injuries shortly
afterward.
sites. who leaves widow and three
children. had been flying here several
years in airahips Of his own make.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
w. 7. Canada Said
to Be Improving

Miss Grace Ward OF Portland Ore. has
been called here by the illness of her
uncle, William T. Canada. Though still
In st. GATHERINGS hospital. it is said that
MIR. Canada is slowly improving and that
his friends arc beginning to feel more
hopeful for his ultimate recovery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Shilling More for
Beer Ends Strike

NEW YORK. March lit. p. ocon-
nor, the Nationalist leader. settled the
strike OF coal passers on Liverpool docks
which tied up the Transatlantic liners for
more than week-settled IL IN twenty
four hours by agreeing 10 have the strlk-
ers each advanced a shilling day for
beer. according 70 passengers on the
steamer Philadelphia, which reached here
today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Get ria OF Ls.ser=as Colds, couxhs
and Ia Crime.

Spring finds many afflicted vita linser-
ing. hacking coughs that weaken the sys-
tenn slush and wet cause more colds
than zero weather. Group. bronchitis and
pneumonia ara prevalent, Every family
should have a safe and reliable cough
medicine ready for use. Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound contains no harmful
ingredients. IL eases cough. checks a
cold and relieves inflamed and congested
membranes II clears the air passaees and
soothes Inflammation. Sold everywhere
Advertisement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
ISSUES CALL FOR CLOTHES

The Associated Charities have issued a
oai for shoes and clothing Tor the dope
fiends who are now invading that institu-
ton In large numbers. Large numbers
have been coming for help and are IN need
q clothes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
slonr Go Live stock MnrIse,.

Receipts. 1000 head, market steady; ma
tive steers. fs.Oom740: butchera s. 25a
S.25; Gamers. s35Off4.60 stockers and
feeders. ssO0GfG.e5. calves, N.OO0900: bulls,
stays, etc. A.15ff5s0
HOGs-Receipts 1000 head: market iOc
lower: heavy. t655a6.70: mixed. S6s2Jk0
sos: light. s6.50Q6.52is. bulk. Of sales.
f6.52tk9i655
sHEEP-Recoipts. 800 head.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18

HORsES-Receipts have been large this
week, but 70 per cent OF the offerings
have been common and undesirable The
demand has been very good for good
kinds weighing DO pounds and upwardA
OF right ages and In marketable Condi-
ton Tho demand for French and Italian
war horses has been a great help TO tho
market Inferior and common grades arc
slow and from SIS 10 $40 lower than this
time last year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Ksn.a. city Live stock Market.

KANSAS CITY, March 17.-CATTLE-
Receipts. 400 head. market higher:
prime fed steers. ss,1offs.G0 dressed beef
steers {7.0OGfs.0O; western steers, G75G
7.S; stookcrs and feeders, SO. COft7 so; bulls
s.. 25ffG20. calves. f6.O0010.50
HOGS-Receipts, 1900 head: market
lower: bulk OF sales. a6.eO05.7S: heavy,
S6.6Ods.7O; packers and butchers. 5000
SO; iights. ssgo06.17Ik; pigs Ss.25fiS60
SHEEP AND LAMBS Receipts, 5000
head: lambs. SS5Od97O; yearlings. 5000
SO; wethers, s7.25sgs.00: ewes, T.ODG7.75.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
THIRD DISTRICT MEETING
TO BE HELD AT RANDOLPH

RANDOLPH. Neh.. March i7,--ssneclali
The district meetins OF the Federation
OF Women's Clubs Of the Third con-
Eressionai district Win be held az RAN
dolph. Neb,. on March %. 81 and April =
Preparations Tor the accommodation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18

ST. JOSEPH. March f7.--cATrLH1--R
N.oosi1S G6; cows and heifers, A.ooSss oo O.
calves, 36.Oo6f925.
HoGs-Recclpts. 5000 head; market
lower; top, $40; bulk % sales. see0ae,70
head; market steady; lambs. tsoOde.76.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Billions of Germs

You can fight off
the billions OF
germs which YOU
swallow. But. how
about the uric acid.
which your own
syste m creates?
Can you conquer
that, too? Hes-if
your kidneys WORK
right. But IL they
don't. the blackjack e,
dizziness, or dis
colored urine will
soon warn you Of
grave peril. Kid
ney weakness leads
ito dropsy, gravel.
Ior Bright's disease
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
SUNDAY

Receipts and disposition of live stock
at the Union Stock yards. South Omaha,
for twcnty-four hours ending at 3 o'clock
T. m. yesterday:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Iadisestiens caa't Eats No
AppetiteF

Or. Kings New Life Pulls stir up .gour
liver. aid digestion; you feel fine the
next dey, 0niy 1se An drugsists.-Advsr-
tissIaant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18

If neglected. You
must live more simply, take care OF your
self. and use Doan's Kidney Pills TO
strengthen your Kidneys.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18

Investors with money read the Real
Estate ads in The Bee. Advertise yous
property for = quick sale.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
Did You Use the.
Free Movie Coupon
which appeared in
Last Sundays Bee?

1t will appear again next
Sunday and will entitle
you to free admission to
any of the theaters named.
To make sure Of getting il.
subscribe for The Bee TO-DAY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18
OMAHA LIVE STOCK MARKET
Best Cattle Ten to Fifteen Higher
and Others Steady-Sheep and
Lambs Change Little.
HOGS SLOW AND AGAIN LOWER
sourH oMAHA. Mareh q. lm5.

The following table SHOWS the receipts
~of cattle, hogs and sheep nt the south
Omaha live stock market for the year 20
date as COMPARED with last year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-18

The following table shows the average
price for hogs at tho South Omaha live
comparisons.
M / lalE no. 100 lInla Linit -tain Iiaoa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-29
SPANISH war
VETERANS HOLD
ENCAMPMENT

Lewiston Me. June 2s-The 18th
annual encampment Of the Maine Di-
vision Of Spanish War Veterans was
held in Custer Post Hall here today.
~ delegates attending. They were
welcomed by Mayor L. j. Brann.
At 2 p. NJ banquet was served.
Speeches were made by George s. Nc
Carthy. Dept Commander NJ. H. Bro
gan and Edward S. Barribault Of this
city L. c. Bateman of Auburn pre-
sided.
These officers were elected: John H.
O'Brien Of Bangor. department COM
mander: Bert NJ. Dyer of Bath, senior
vice commander; c. Omer Porter of
Westbrook. Junior vice commander:
Edward S. Barribault OF lewiston.
department inspector: William 1.
Sterling of Waterville. marshal; Geo.
S. Mccarthy Of Lewiston. judge ad-
vocate; F. E. Carmichael of Portland,
department surgeon: William I. Sterl-
ing of Waterville. George A. Dow of
Portland, Joseph E. Cody of Bidde-
ford and William r. kimball of Bath,
delegates to the National encamp-
ment; Albert D. Morneau Of Lewis
ton. I. H. Baker of Portland. Harper
H. Hea Of Waterville and August E.
Gagnon of Lewiston. alternates.
This evening a campfire and enter
tainment concluded the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-29
Sagadahoc Real Estate.

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded at the Sagadahoc
county register of deeds Office, James
c. Purinton, AT Bath:
George \. Storer ct ais to Z. ]. Ber-
nier, property in Topsham; Mary A.
Jack to Jennie L. Carr ct al. prop
erty in Topsham: Ellen Preney, es-
tate of, to EVE H. Durgin. property
in Bath: Fred 4. Fuller to Louise S.
Fuller, property in Bath: Charles r.
Trufant to George H. Blodgett, prop
erty in Bodwoinham: Thomas j.
Southland TO Edna B. Stetson. proper
ty in Richmond: Clara E Gilker to
Margaret c. Mcdonald, property in
Bath: Elias II. Powers to Abbie P.
Powers, property IN Bowdoinham; Liz
zie NJ. Allen ct al. to Emma E. Ler-
mon1, property in Bath: Henry NJ.
Hartleb ct. al to Amelia Cheitra, prop
erty in Phippsburg; Lothare L. Lowell
to Emeline A. Hudson, property in
Woolwich; Fred a. Fuller ct. ais. to
E. Motley. property in Phippsburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-29
THE LOVE LETTER
OF AN OLD SAILOR
Bangor News

tbdASOT NeWSb
A Bangor woman numbers among
her family treasures her fathers letter
to her mother, proposing marriage.
written in 1886. while his ship was off
Cape Sable. This is a copy of the
document. which is an entertaining
and unique bit of sentimental ntera-
ture:
Sable Island. Jan. l3, 1886
Dear II: What is the use of
your backing and filing. If you really
mean to join, convoy, and sail with me
to the port Of Happiness. You well
know the trim Of my ship and you will
seldom see her by the head l would
not back my maintopsail for the fair
est maid afioat, while l have you for
beacon The stores l have on board
will carry US through life.@ providing
We should ship one or two during The
passage, but you must keep a brigh,
lookout under our lee Should the
shoals of poverty make their appear
snce, sing out in due season. that we
may tack ship and never let it be
known that I was wrecked on the
shoals OF poverty by the misconduct OF
my mate You may overhaul my old
log-book and see if have not steered
an honest course thus far through life
and never but once caught IN the bay
OF Misfortune, then it was owing to
the run Of bad luck that 1 was long
becalmed under the guns of Fort
Malice that kept up a constant fire at
me. however doubled and manned
the windlass. hove the anchor of sin
certify TO the bow OF reason. at the
same time sheeting home nv three
topssails Of Prudence and filing them
with the breath Of resolution, I hap
PLY clawed of. I however had the
qualification Of taking the latitude and
longitude OF that dangerous place and
warn all other seamen Of them that
stand in for that Inflated stack of hav
on Point Comfort which stands Just
above the Port Of Bliss So. now.
Dear h. what do you say IL we
run down under a heavy press Of can
vas for the old chapman. the splicer.
and let him take a splice that win not
draw, until the monster Death shall
cut the life lines OF one Of US. then
We may have a fair wind and smooth
sea to watt US to q snug berth In tina
main top Of Heaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-29
A Physicians Advice on Cause and
Cure.

A famous physician whose successful
researches into the cause and cure of
stomach and intestinal diseases have
earned for him an international reputA-
ton, said in the course Of . recent lee
ture that nearly all intestinal troubles.
as well as many diseases OF the vital or
gans. were directly traceable to q de-
In turn was due nine times out Of ten to
excessive ac:city. commonly termed sour
stomach or heartburn. which not only
lrrftated and irfamed the delicate Inin9
Of the stomach, but also set up Rastyitis
and stomach ulcers II II interesting TO
note that he condemns the use OF patent
medicines as well as Of medical treat.
ment for the stomach. stating that he,
ana his colleagues have secured remark
able results by the use Of ordinary bis.
urated nlagnesfa. which. By neutralixins
the acidity Of the food removes the
source OF the trouble He contends thar
II is as foolish to treat the stomach IT,
self as il would be for a usn who
stepped on tack to rub IMMINENT on the
root without first removing the tack. Re-
move the tack and the foot win heal it.
troubles will disappear. Irritating medi-
cines and medical treatments are use.
less so long As the contents Of the stom-
aeh remain acid: remove the acidity. and
there Will be no need for meslicine-the
unnamed lining OF the stomach will then
neal itself. Sufferers from acidity, sour
stomach or heartburn should get 4 small
cottle OF bisursted maynesia from John
Scugnhn or their druggist. and take 4
teaspoonfui in q quarter Of 4 glass of hot
er cold water after meals. repeating in
niSeeu minutes, ii necessary, this being
tne dose WHICH the doctor has found moSf
emcacious in an cAseA>Adys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-29

for the completion CT that building by
the frs; Of December. The block will
be located on the site of the Thorn
which was destroyed by fire several
months ago. and by making use of the
walls. which are still standing, the
Odd Fellows are able to get prac-
tically new structure for about $4,000.
A portion Of the block will be let for
stores and offices, as formerly.
Several reginental unions will be
held in Bangor this year, and elabor-
ate arrangements are being made by
the 18th Maine Association which
comes Sept. Is. AS near as can be
compiled there are about go members
of this regiment living, Of whom 1875
reside in Maine. There are but two
veterans left IN Bangor, although a
dozen or more live in the surrounding
towns
Judge Charles l.. Donahue of Port
land has been drafted to hold court
twice a month for the present in York
county during the disability of Judge
Nathaniel Hobbs. the York county
probate judge. This is provided for
under the law. Judge Hobbs is past
81 and has been stricken with paraly-
sis. It is regarded as doubtful if he
ever RECEIVERS sufficiently to resume his
duties, but there is no vacancy in the
meantime.
Summer tourists at and around
Portland are not so numerous as had
been expected when the certainty that
war would deprive European travel of
its tempting attractions. Either cold
weather has something to do with the
delay or else the season is likely to
be similar TO others, a rush for eight
weeks in july and August.
Among the Maine men to whom pat
ents have been recently granted are:
Ansley Barnes, Waterville, cable
tightener: j. F. Berry and w. Z.
Burrill. Bangor, cement block ma
chine; Newell T. Fogg. Sanford
hockey stick; Guy A. Hersey. Bangor
metallic spool: Albert F. Libbey, Old
Orchard. artificial tooth: F. A. Suth-
erland, Springfield, gasoline filters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-29
GAS ON the STOMACH

When colicky pains accompany the
presence of gas on the stomach the
need of a gentle laxative to clear
away the offending food residue $
imperative. If the condition of con-
s,ipation is not quickly corrected a
coated tongue. eruptious on the skin,
headaches and hackaches soon show
that the poisons have found their va =
into the circulation.
The use of the gentle laxative pills.
Pinklets, will not only Danish these
unpleasant symptoms quickly but, |:
used regularly for reasonable time.
will really correct chronic constipa-
ton.
Pinklets contain no poisons or
harmful drugs.
Write the Dr. Williams Medicine
Co.. Schenectady. n. T.. for free sam
pie or get a full-size. ascent bottle
Of Pinklets from your own druggist.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-29
VASSALBORO

SOUTH-Mrs. Ralph Cooper and
three children Of West Windsor were
afternoon callers Tuesday Of Mrs.
Maud Perkins.
Miss Alice Brown passed last week
with Mrs. Abbie Perley at Center Vas
saiboro.
Frank Meigs Of Augusta was a BUSH
ness caller Friday at A. c. Browns.
Mrs. F. B. Whitehouse returned to
Waterville Wednesday. after passing a
few days in the place.
Alonzo Boynton Of South China and
Nell Wixon are working on Dan Web
ber's barn.
j. P. Twitchell went to Palermo sun
day after his sister. Mrs. Rice. who has
been visiting in the home Of Chas.
Downer
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Perkins and Earl
Winslow Of Augusta. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Cain OF Togus. Mr.. and Mrs. Orren
Trask OF Albion enjoyed an outing at
Three Mile pond Monday and were also
callers of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Perkins.
Mrs. Della Dickey was calling re-
Gently on friends in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Dickey, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. p. Twitchell. Mrs. Gertrude
Whitehouse and F. Belle Taylor at
tended East Kennebec Pomona GRANGE
which met with Windsor Grange June
p. An interesting meeting was en-
joyed. A fne program was furnished
by Windsor Grange. A bountiful re-
past was served at the noon hour.
Miss Jean Raynee. graduate O,
Belmont, Mass. Grammar school, came
home Monday to pass her vacation
with her mother. Mrs Minnie Raynes,
Miss Eriena Sabin WAS not absent q,
tardy during the 12-weeks term q,
school which has just closed.
Friends are glad to hear that JohY
Randall u able to be out on pieasan,
days.
Mrs. Carrie Clark Of Riverside and
| daughter, Mrs. Maud Adams, and chill.
dren Of Bangor were Sunday quests q,
Nj. and Mrs. II. q. Dickey and family
| Mervtn Weber. q student at Bow.
dom. il passing his vacation With III,
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Weber
Mrs. Elijah Miller and daushte,
Miss Ethel were in Augusta Thursda,
for . portion az the day.
H g. niekey reeently purcSased /,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-29
EUROPEAN WILLOW
SUPPLY IS CUT OFF
Basket Manufacturers Seek
Growers Here Who Have
Been Established by Govern
ment Cuttings.

Washington. June S.-Because the Eu-
ropean supply Of willow rods has BEEN
largely cut OFF several American manu-
have asked the Department Of Agricul-
ture for the addresses OF persons in this
country who have taken up willow grow
ing. For some years the Department as
distributed willow cuttings OF imported
varieties with a view to developing the
production OF high-grade willow rods in
the United States. The usual imports of
willows come chiefly from England,
Belgium, Holland. France, and Germany,
but these sources have been practically
closed for several months.
One manufacturer reports that Japan
csc osiers are taking the market former
ly supplied by Germany, at a slightly
higher price. Finished willow baskets
from Japan have come in where split
bamboo was the only Japanese basket
ware on sale before the war. AS con-
sequence OF the shortage of imported
osiers. it is said. the price of American
willows has increased and growers here
are meeting with a heavy demand for
their product.
Nearly 100000 willow cuttings have
been distributed free by the Forest Ser
vice among State experiment stations,
forest schools. and individual growers
The value of willow culture as a profit
able means of utilizing overflow lands
no; suitable for other crops has been
demonstrated. and the Department OF
Agriculture maintains small willow
holt on the Government farm at Airing
ton Va. for further tests and for the
continued production OF cuttings for
free distribution. A bulletin on basket
willow culture recently published by the
Department discusses the varieties and
methods which have proved most salts
factory in this country