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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-18
Rout the Lice!

Here is a very effective lice
powder which may easily be
made at home:
Mix, away from fire, one part
of crude carbolic acid with five
parts of gasoline. Stir into this
mixture just enough plaster
paris to make thick, moist
mass. Spread the paste out ON
a paper and allow to dry. After
the gasoline has evaporated, the
plaster mixture may be applied
like any busting powder.
The powder gets into the
pores of the lice and kills them
by suffocation or the carboic
acid poisons them. Some of
the compound put into the dust
bath will be found an easy
method of controlling the para
sites.
IL N
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-18

A gilt pred too young can never
recover the vitality she loses at that
time and while some farmers say that
they produce good pigs they probably
do not know how much better ones
they might have had they been bred
three months later.
Never select for brood sow one
that has a long face and wild eye
and nervous manner. The quiet kind
with plenty of room for food make
the best mothers.
1t is very important in selecting
brood SOW to see that she has we'll
formed teats on both sides.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-18
SELECTION OF BROOD sOWS
Great Mistake to Breed gifts Under
Eight Months of Aee-WeIl-Formed
Tests Essential.
Nv p q wEATHERsTONE. J

(By r. G. WEATHERSTONE.)
We believe 1t is great mistake to
breed gifts under eight months al
though many farmers breed them at
five months.
A gilt at five months Is not fully
developed and cannot, therefore, pro-
duce pigs with the greatest vitality.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-18
dfEMlRNk
$1E>0)|QK.
HEREFORD BREED OF CATTLE
Represents Type Suitable for Largest
Production of Beef-Has No Su-
perior on Range.

The Hereford derives It's name from
its native district in England. The
most popular color and markings are
dark claret or cherry. white face,
throat, chest, legs, belly and small
stripe of white on neck and before
the shoulders. The horns are me-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-18

chickens are being kept with only
housing room for 100. If these flocks
were reduced to the 100 best layers
their owners would have many more
eggs and much lower feed bills.
On large proportion of our farms
there are, according to Mr.. Halpin,
old hens which have outlived their
usefulness. Many OF these have long
toe nails which show that thye have
not worked for months. These and
the "crowheaded" thin breasted, weak
Unconstitutional" hens should be dis
carded for they will never be good
egg producers. Similarly, late-hatched
chicks will not prove paying invest
ments. 1t will pay well to dispose OF
these culls as quickly as possible and
to give the feed to the layers and
workers
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-18
Successful koouItryman.

The successful poultryman has not
stepped into that all at once. He has
arrived at that By the slow and ar
duous road of e.pe rience. He cannot
stSy there except by travelling the
salie road.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-18
livestock
C.SNOTfSN
Never let the colt nurse If the mare
is heated

is heated.
Early and thorough training makes
gentle, safe and tractable horses.
Keep young stock growing and 1t
will be earning something every day.
-
No profitable animals should be
kept moment longer than necessity
requires.
The profitable mutton breeds of
sheep are those of early maturity,
rapid growth and necessarily short
lived.
1t takes longer and costs more to
make up a pound of loss than it does
to add five pounds of gain under ia
vorable conditions.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-18

Select eggs for Matching from the
best and strongest birds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
BECKER must DIE
TOMORROW MORNING
(Un1ted Pres0)

New York, July 29.-Justice Ford
of the supreme court, last night de-
MED a new trial to Charles Becker,
former New York police lieutenant.
This means that Becker must die in
the electric chair at Ossining tomor-
row in answer for the crime Of
which he was twice convicted of after
two sensational trials. -
"You can tell the world that
Charles Becker will die like man" !"
was Becker's message when he was
informed that his execution would
take place tomorrow morning at 5:45.
Becker is being prepared for execu-
-tion and this morning he was given a
long, loose black shroud, garb given
all prisoners about to die. The cleo
trio contrivances of the chair were
tested. ..,-- . .~ .
Mrs. Becker is expected to arrive
in Albany this evening for the pur-
pose of making final appeal to the
governor for her husbands life.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
FAIR STORE ROBBED
Police Announce That $192 Was
Stolen From Elliott's Monday.

Held in secrecy for three days, it
was announced by Frank Ripple,
chief of police, today that the Fair
store was visited by thieves Monday
night, $195 being stolen. w. A.
Elliott, proprietor of the store, In a
statement this morning said: '"The
robber evidently opened the basement
back door by breaking hole through
and then lifting the crossbar. The
money was taken from one of the
cash registers, and although there
was money in each of the six other
registers, they were not touched. The
robber, using a file from one of the
counters, worked open the desk
drawer. The robber took all the
bills, dollars and half-dollars, leav-
ing about 5000 in small change. l
suppose the robber went out the front
door, the basement door crossbar be-
ing replaced. The back door locks
were not touched The police have
been working on the case but have
been unable to discover clue as to
who the guilty party may be.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
BLACKDUCK PEOPLE HERE
Autoed to Bemidji This Morning
Report Roads in Excellent Shape.

Six automobiles filled with Black
duck residents arrived in Bemidji
this forenoon and spent today here,
the carnival being visited while here.
In the party were Editor and Mrs.
E. L. Oberg and family; e. P. Rice,
cashier of the First National bank,
and family; DR.. and Mrs. ]. M. Free
berg and son; R. T. Praught and fam
lily; ]. M. Reed and family; A. p.
Whiting and A. S. Barker and fam
lily of Devils Lake, N. D., who are
to their home after visiting
at Blackduck. The trip Of 81 miles
was made in two hours and ten min
utes. Mr.. Oberg says that the roads
are in excellent shape, except where
work is now being done. "Our trip
is mainly to allow the children to
see the carnival" was the remark of
the Blackduck editor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
As Seen in England.
BV ED L, KEEN,

UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent)
London, July 29.-"Are we down.
hearted? NO."-with a heavy ac-
cent on the mo"
This is the slogan of British foot
ball fans in the bleachers Cor the
English equivalent thereby when
the home team appears to be getting
the worst Of it, And the more pre-
carious the situation the heavier the
accent
Since the failure of the Anglo
French spring offensive in Flanders,
the disastrous defeats of the Russians,
the news of the unsatisfactory prog
ress of the Dardanelles campaign, the
development of the Fisher-Churchill
scandal, the French Kitchener row,
and the disclosures regarding Brit
aims wOeful lack of the implements
of warfare, eliminating in the dis
ruption of the cabinet, this attitude
of the bleacherites has become the
attitude of the British public.
And when the British public says
it is not down-hearted it means it..
Proof of this lies in the splendid
fashion in which the workingmen of
(Cnnt1nuo6 Last RAO
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
MAY APPLY FOR RECEIVER
Richest Village in World" Facing
Bankruptcy, Likely to Take Strange
Step in Mining Company Fight.
HAMMOND NOT TO GRANTM1LIT1A

Hibbing, "the largest and richest
village" in the world. and which is
now facing bankruptcy because the
mining companies refuse to pay
$75O,OOO in taxes which have been
levied against them, may ask that a
receiver be appointed. If this is
done it will be the first time in the
history of the country under similar
circumstances.
1t is believed in St. Paul today that
Governor Hammond will deny the ap-
plication of Hibbing to order out the
militia to take the places of firemen
and policemen, there being no funds
in the village treasury.
It is a war to the finish between
II mining companies, which have
refused to pay the village their. taxes,
and the village administration headed
by Mayor Victor L. Power Governor
Hammond is asked to do one of two
things:
Call a special session of the legis-
lature to enable the village to prose-
cute the delinquent mining corpora
tions criminally and bring the matter
quickly to head, or send the state
militia to Hibbing to replace the po-
lice and fire department forces which
must be laid off for lack of funds to
pay them.
The city is to be left in darkness
and without water supply if the
program is carried out, and the min
ing companies themselves will be left
without water or light, but dismis-
sal of the city employees is deferred,
Mayor Power said in Hibbing to-
day, pending response to the re-
quest for a special session of the
legislature.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
INJUNCTION TO RESTRAIN GOVERNMENT
FROM CLOSING GRAND RAPIDS SALOONS
BOOSTER TRIP ENJOYED
Twenty-Five Automobiles, Carrying
More Than 100 Persons Give Pub
licity to Bemidji's Chautauqua.
PARTY HAS DINNER AT BAGLEY

If Bemidji's chautauqua of next
week is not largely attended it will
not be the fault of more than 100
persons who were today included in
the automobile booster trip taken to
Wilton, Solway, shevlin,< Bagley,
Clearbrook, Leonard, Pinewood and
Scribner. 80 ... ..-.ss-..
Twenty-Five automobiles filled with
enthusiasts left this morning at 9
o'clock, the trip to Bagley being
made without accident. Two short
delays were caused by punctures. At
each town large crowds greeted the
Bemidjians and at Bagley dinner was
provided.
H. B. Brookins, manager of the
Bemidji telephone exchange, kept the
different towns advised as to when
to expect the visitors. At one o'clock
this afternoon the party left Bagley
for Clearbrook, the schedule being so
planned that Bemidji will be reached
late this afternoon.
At each town all cars wait until
all have been accounted for and the
trip is being greatly enjoyed by all.
Literature concerning the chautau-
qua is being distributed and a large
number of season tickets were dis
posed Of.
In addition to the main trip A.. G
Wedge, w. N. Bowser, e. G. Stiles
L.. P. Eckstrum and Bueford M. Gile
went to Blackduck, while Senator E
j. Swedback and E. H. Winter visited
Fowlds and Island Lake.
Members of the main touring party
are:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Palmer, Mr.. anl
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
ONE YEAR OF EUROPEAN WAR AS SEEN
FROM VIEWPOINTS OF FIGHTING NATIONS
Ed L. sl W. Ackerman William Philip Simms Write Series
&c. les Telling of Con ditions al They Exist After
81 Twelve Months of Struggle
OLD AND NEW METHODS OF WARFARE
Conditions of w. and Eastern BattefedsSpt of
Observation-Disclosures Prevails in England and All Are
Optimistic Concerning Outcome of War.

Empire, and has banished all hope
among the allies of enticing Vienna
or Buda Pest into making separate
peace. Fully as important, too, the
Galician campaign has been the cul-
minating influence which is prevent
ing the neutral Balkan countries from
entering the war. The diplomatic
work of maintaining the neutrality
of Ruamnia, Bulgaria and Greece has
caused many sleepless nights at the
German foreign Office in the past
months.
Perhaps when the historians begin
to write about the events of the past
year, they will rank above everything
else in Importance, the influence
which Germany's mighty victories in
the east has had on the Balkan
states. If the three southeastern
neutrals had joined the allies earlier
in the war when Russia's strength
was at it's full, Germany doesn't like
to think about the possible conse-
quences.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
JUDGE CLARK ORDERS THAT
TWO BE COMMITTED TO ASYLUM

Two residents of Beltrami county
have been adjudged insane by Judge
M. A. Clark, Of the probate court,
during the past several days, the
first being Martin Hagen, who was
taken to the Fergus Falls asylum by
George Denley, deputy sheriff, yes
terday. He has been employed by
the Crookston Lumber company. The
other unfortunate is Andrew Powell,
who was brought to Bemidji last eve
ming by Sheriff Johnson, who made
the trip to Nebish by auto. Another
insanity hearing will be held before
Judge Clark tomorrow morning when
Paul Martin Olson of Saum will be
examined. Olson has twice before
been committed to the insane asylum,
being released ten years ago. Since
that time he has shown evidences of
insanity but his neighbors never
brought charges. - ~..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
COULD HAVE PREVENTED
LEELANAW T0RPEDOING
(Un1tod 'Pr0SS)

Berlin, June 9.-Ambassador Ger
ard has cabled the state department
at Washington concerning informa-
ton as to American ships leaving
United States ports with the expecta-
tiOn of crossing the war zone. This
information was formerly given by
mail, and it is believed that this de-
lay caused the sinking of the Leela-
nav as it's departure was not known
here. Had this advice been received
earlier it is believed possible that
the ship would have been saved
through cabling that advice to Will
liams Haven where it would have
been given to submarine commanders.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
ASK SPECIAL PROBE :
CONCERNING STEAMER.
EASTLAND DISASTER
= - =
(pnlted Presal

- Chicago, July y=29.-Thes esaldermanic;
committee on harbors has asked Pres
ident Wilson to appoint special
committee to probe the Eastland dis
aster and history of all connections
of Federal steamboat inspectors with
the Eastland during her existence.
The belief is expressed that Fed
eral men doing the inspection work,
which Secretary of Commerce Red
field is conducting, do not merit
the confidence of the public. The
chief inspector of the Eastland docks
told the commission this morning that
great care was used in loading the
Eastland.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
HOLDS COMPLAINT VALID
Judge Stanton Rules That Avery
Whitman Has Sufficient Cause for
Action in $4,000 Injury Case.
HURT WHILE BLOWING STUMPS

In a decision made public today
Judge C. w. Stanton. of the district
court, rules that the complaint of
Avery Whitman, lad of II, against
Mathew Gagan, a Clearwater coun
ty farmer, in which he seeks to re-
cover $4,000 damages for the loss
of his right eye and his right hand,
states a sufficient cause for action,
thereby overruling the demur of the
defendant.
It appears that the Whitman boy
was employed to blow stumps on the
farm of the defendant and that while
engaged in this work he was severely
injured by premature explosion.
Medical aid failed to save either his
eye or his arm and for some time he
was in a critical condition, there
being some question as to whether he
would live.
Later a suit for damages was
brought against Gagan, the COM
plant being drawn by Attorney Hal
Ian L. Huffman, Of the firm of An
drews, Gibbons & Huffman. Thomas
Keefe, formerly of Bemidji, but now
of Fosston, representing the defend
ant, then filed the demur, in which
it was claimed the complaint lacked
sufficient cause for action.
Attorney Huffman, in arguing the
demur, held that the defendant was
negligent in hiring boy of minor
age to perform such work and that
he was also negligent in having pro-
vided defective fuse, the explosion
which caused the injury taking place
before the boy had an opportunity to
reach safety. The case will be tried
at the next term of court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
BERLINREGARDS AMERICA.
SITUATION AS SERIOUS
(Unltod ProDS)

Berlin, July 29.-The American
situation is regarded here as being
very grave. Ambassador Gerard is
stoical and indicates that theincident
has been closed. The ambassador has
steadily: attempted to bring about an
amicable understanding and has
even cabled several suggestions to
Washington. There have been
many expressions of regret that Ger
ard has not been able to see the
kaiser. - II
Gerard now considers the time past
for conference and neither has he
seen Bothman and Won HollWeg FOR
some time. -E.s& II /.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
.REyoL TSIN TRIPOLI
CAUSE CHANGE IN
ITALIAN PLANS
Troops Forced to Change Positions
and Situation is Causing General
Uneasiness at Rome.
H1NDERs AUSTRIAN OFFENSIVE
Tripolitians Accept Sultan of Turkey
as Their Spiritual Head Secretly
Fomenting Dissatisfaction.
BY J. W. i. MASON.

New York, July 29.-Revolts
among the natives in the Hinterland
of Tripoli have compelled the Italians
to evacuate that part Of their newly
acquired colony. The general situa-
tion in Tripoli is causing uneasiness
at Rome and military operations
against Austria may have to be hamp-
cred by detaching troops from the
Isonzo for service in the African de-
tendency.
Italy's war against Turkey for
possession of Tripoli three years ago
was a severe task for the Italian army
at time when it was free to de-
vote all it's energy to subduing the
Mohammedans. If general upris-
ing were to take place at this time
in Tripoli, Italy would be in danger
of losing her colony which has cost
the Italian nation so much blood and
treasure. Such catastrophe might
easily lead to an anti-dynastic revo-
luton at home which would mean a
victory for Austria and the probable
annexation by Austria of part of
Italy's northern provinces.
Turkey is Barred.
Turkey at present is debarred from
assisting in Tripoli revolutions, at
least outwardly. Italy and Turkey
are not at war and the. Turks have
formally recognized the cession of
Tripoli to Italy.
Nevertheless, the Tripolitans &C
cept the sultan of Turkey as their
spiritual head and it is probably Sec
ret emissaries of the porte that are
at work at Tripoli fomenting dis
satisfaction with Italy's rule. The
euuivocal situation in Tripoli is the
dominant reason why Italy has not
more fully joined the allies and has
refrained from declaring war against
Turkey.
Not Using All. Forces.
The Turks are not using all their
available military forces in the CALI
poll campaign because the limited
area of operations makes this impos-
sible. A strong force could be
thrown into Tripoli if the opportu-
nifty presented: and the Turks would
stand an excellent chance of recov-
ering the lost province. To oppose
the attack would require at least
complete readjustment Of the 1tal-
ian plan of campaign and probably a
change from the offensive to the de-
fensive against Austria.
If the Tripolitans continue to de-
velop a spirit of revolt, Turkey her
self may, in fact, declare war against
Italy and risk the possibility of win
ming back the captive territory.
Probably the lack: of ammunition
| in Turkey is the chief reason why
the policy has not been adopted be-
fore now.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
To Attend Duluth Meeting

Lee Allen LaBaw, one of the official
reporters of this judicial district,
will leave tomorrow for Duluth where
he will attend the annual meeting of
the Minnesota Shorthand Reporters
association. Mr.. LaBaw is chairman
of the finance committee of the orga-
nization and has many friends among
it's members who are anxious that he
be honored with the presidency.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
AUSTRlANS RAID
ITALIAN COAST
uaitsd 1rsss)

Berlin, July 29.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from Vienna today tell.
Of masterful Austrian raid on the
Italian coast. Great damage was In.
flicted along the line Of the Adriatic'
railway and followed the line closely
between Ancona and Pesaro. A fest
of light cruisers are evading Italian
craft and getting range Of the
coast. A powder magazine was de-
stroyed, causing . terrific explosion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
Given Reaches Fifth Round.

BY defeating Forest Halgren In
straight sets, 6-3 and 6-3, Nat Given
reached the fifth round in the Be-
midi Tennis club tournament and
he will now play E. H. Denu, the win
ner to meet Attorney Montreville J.
Brown in the finals. Denu won his
way into the fifth round because Of
B. w. Lakin's default. AS soon as
the remaining two games are played
the matches of the doubles tourna-
ment will begin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29

Paddy Mcdonald, the road con-
tractor, arrived in Bemidji this morn
ing from Duluth, having made the
trip by automobile. He was accom-
panied from Grand Rapids to Bemidji
by Roy Bliler, county surveyor. Nc
Donald is now building Road No. 81,
south of Blackduck. 49,,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
Farley Dare Recovering

The many Bemidji friends of Far
ley Dare, the clever and gifted editor
of the Walker Pilot, are pleased to
learn that he is progressing In the
best possible manner following his
operation for appendicitis which
took place several days ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
Leaves on Vacation Trip.

A6dVcS OH VdcdC1OH 411p'
Rev. George Larson of Nymore will
leave today for a months vacation,
most of the time to be spent in Wis
consin. The trip is to be made by
automobile. Services will be held
in the Nymore church every Sunday
evening during the pastors absence,
Rev. Sand being in charge.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
Children Cause Fire.

Children playing with matches were
for a small fire in the
wood shed at the rear of Knute Roe's
residence this morning. The depart
ment made quick run to the fire and
it was extinguished after but slight
damage had been caused.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
Give Away Toy Balloons.

Beginning this evening more than
800 toy balloons will be given away
with, each purchase of Rexall goods
at the Barker drug store. The bal
looms are equipped with the patented
clasp. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29

Oscar T. Stenvick, of Bagley, a
lawyer of that place and a member of
the last house of representatives,
spent today in Bemidji on legal buEf=
ness
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
An Offensive Campaign.

Second in Importance among suc'
cesses against the Slavs is the freeing
of Galicia. This campaign is ranked
in Germany as an offensive one, diff
fering from the rescue of East Prus-
sia. which was defensive thrust.
The Galician province, was German
territory but had passed almost en-
tirely under Russian control when
the Germans undertook to rescue 1t
for Austro- Hungary. The offensive
campaign. developed by Marshal Won
Mackensen during the last three
months is specially praised by Ger
man critics, because the Slavs had
80 long a time to prepare their de-
fences. When the Galician opera
tions began it was becoming the gen
eral conclusion Of militarist students
that properly entrenched army
could not be driven back for any con-
siderable distance. The Germans,
however, showed that it could De
done.
The winning of Galicia has bound
Austro-Hungary closer to the German
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29

It's hard to convince bill collector
that there's something more than
money to think of in the world.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29
Second in Importance.

Warsaw has not yet fallen, but in
stead the Germans have captured
Russia's great Baltic port of Libau,
which is second in Importance only
10 Warsaw and Riga, as an eastern
objective. The Baltic operations, in
fact, would be considered a worthy
record of the years warfare against
Russia even if nothing else had been
accomplished on that side Of Europe
But in fact, the Baltic campaign
ranks last in Importance among the
three great offensives which the Ger
mans have successfully developed
against the S,avs since last August
The first of this is the advance
across western Poland to the gates
of Warsaw. Germany believes this
drive alone, coming after the earlier
retreat from Wasaw, is a greater
success, judged purely as a military
problem, than all the victories that
the allies can claim.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-07-29

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