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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
NYE's STUDY or THE BEE
Humorist Went Almost as Deeply Into
His Subject as His Subject Did
Into Him.

] love to study bees, and once kept
bees myself. / often think OF what
late writer has said, that within so
small body should be contained an
apparatus for converting the various
sweets which 1t collects into one kind
of nourishment for itself, another for
the common brood, glue for its carpen-
try, wax for its cells, poison for it's
enemies, honey for it's master, with a
proboscis as long as its body itself.
microscopic in several parts, teles-
copic in its mode of action, with q
sting SO exceedingly sharp that were
1t magnif1ed by the same glass which
makes needles point seem a quar-
ter OF an inch across, 1t would vet it.
self be invisible, and this, tou, hol-
low tube-that all these varied opera
tons and contrivances should be in
cluded within half an inch OF length,
and two grains Of matter, is surely
enough to crush all thoughts OF athe-
ism and materialism." The queen,
during the propagating season, lays
as high az Two thousand eggs in
day, and / have given much thought
to the grating of the queen bee upon
the Plymouth Rock hen, with a view
to better egg facilities, but so far met
with but little success. My expert
ments have been somewhat DELAYED
by the loss of time in taking the swell
Ing out of myself after each perusal of
the bee character in his or her home
life. A writer says the best way to
ascertain the location OF the queen is
to divide the swarm, after which it
will be noticed that the one having
the queen will quietly settle down
again, while the other portion will be-
come very restless indeed. / tried
this myself, and noticed that they
were very restless. They also COM
municated their restlessness to me.
All of US got restless. The drones are
the male bees of the hive. They do
no work, except to act in a parental
capacity apd vote. They have no
singers, but in its place they have a
good appetite and a baritone voice.
They are destroyed by the workers
soon after the honey season, and the
widows have it all their own way.
About nine-tenths Of the hive are
workers, or females, say, twelve to
fifteen thousand These are the busy
bees referred to IN books. They get
up early in the morning, eat hasty
meal, and go out looking for honey.
They fly with great force, and as
n Or DC n hII11n OF hoy
try to go through a man on their way
to the hive, but only get part way
Nashville Advocate
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
CAUTIOUS IN FEEDING BONE
May Have appearance of Being Fresh
When Inner Portions Are in State
of Decomposition.

In feeding bone one should be espe
cially careful. Bone may have all the
appearances of being fresh when the
inner portions and marrow are in an
advanced state Of decomposition.
The commercial article of beef SCRAP
is never above suspicion. When made
from fresh meat, cooked and stored
properly, beef scrap will keep pure
and sweet indefinitely. When spoiled
meat is used, the cooking merely ar
rests decomposition, and such scrap
when fed to poultry, may cause trou
BILE. Before feeding beef scrap or
beef meal always test each bag. This
is done by taking small quantity,
say half pint, adding water and boil
ing. If, in boiling, it gives off whole
some odor, the scrap is a wholesome
poultry food. Commercial beef scrap
that smells like fertilizer is fertilizer,
and should never be used for poultry
food.
Beef scrap that varies in color and
is full of hard Jumps should never be
fed without testing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
Tiny German States.

Some of the German states are of
lilliputian size, as is evidenced by the
fact that it is quite possible to visit
eleven of them, including two king
doms, two duchies and three princi-
nalities, in an easy walk of four and
half hours.
A good walker, starting from Stein
bach, in Bavaria, will arrive in half
an hour at Lichtentanne, which is sit
uated in axe-Meiningen. Thence the
road proceeds in one and half hours
to Rauschengesees (Reuss, elder
branch), after which in few minutes
Gleima, in Schwarzburg Rudolstadt, is
reached.
Hall an hours walk brings the pc.
destrian to Altengesees (Reuss, young.
er branch). An hour farther on lies
Drognitz, on Prussian soil, and the
last stage is another hours stroll,
finishing up at Saalthal, Saxe-Alten-
burg.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
MAKING MONEY WITH CHICKS
important Branch of Poultry Business
Has Been Made Possible by Use
Of lncubators.

The general use of incubators has
made it possible and profitable for
many to engage in the day-old chick
trade, which has become an important
branch of the poultry business. This
work may be done in the home in ad.
dition to the ordinary routine of du.
ties, and Is one way a nice income
may be earned.
With proper precautions, Matching
eggs may be safely sent journeys of a
week or ten days duration, but not Sc
with baby chicks. At the close of an
incubator hatch some of the chicks
are one or two days old, and should
not be sent more than a two days
journey. If properly packed, it is nc
cruelty to ship such a distance. for
just before Matching the chick absorbs
the yolk, which furnishes enough sus
tenance for three or four days, and adj
ditional food given during these first
days of the chicks life is only injury
On account of the limited distance
chicks may be shipped, there is scarce
ly neighborhood or town where one
or more persons may not profitably
engage in the Matching of chicks
Many people lack the time and equip
ment for the work, and prefer to fur
nish the eggs to be Matched for
stated sum or buy the chicks out
right.
The purchaser must expect to pa,
a fair price for chicks from reliable
strains of either bred-to-lay stock OF
from fancy exhibition breeders. Good
sturdy chicks may be had for SIS per
100 and upward early in the season
Late-hatched chicks sell lower for
they are not worth so much for winter
layers, but may be used for a founda
ton flock If necessary Conscien.
tious breeders take pleasure in send
ing out chicks of real value, thus add
ing to the sum total of the poultry
industry.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
CONVENIENT BRooDER COOP FOR CHICKS
4omemade erooder coop Is lnexpensIye and Handy.

made of matched lumber and secured
by crosspieces as shown. In order to
hold it up hinged prop may
be placed in the middle. This prop is
long enough to drop down on the out
side and lie parallel with the wall
without actually touching the ground
The second or inner top may be made
to slide in groove. 1t consists of a
framework covered ait one end with
wire cloth and at the other with bur-
lap or cheese cloth. The advantages
of having double top are that in
warm weather the fowls can be kept
comfortable by abundant ventilation
and in cold, wet or otherwise unpleas
ant weather they may be completely
protected by the solid top. A coop OF
this kind can be used to advantage in
rearing chicks at range, but it is NOT
satisfactory for full grown fowls.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
Harvard's New Decree.

Anticipation aroused by Harvard's
announcement of a new degree, that
of Phi. D. in business economies, are
already being rapidly dissipated. In.
stead of being a sign of proficiency in
standing Wall street upon it's head,
the new degree turns out to be meant
for teachers rather than practition.
ers of business. The academic trail,
as usual, is over it all. There are
ominous remarks about the free use of
books in French and German, and
something about being well ground
ed" in European and American his
tory. The fields" listed for the gen.
eral examination of the candidate for
the new doctorate are more to the
point, although economic theory is
required for everybody instead of for
those Only who do not intend to go
into business, and there is nothing in
the description Of the courses in mar
keting, foreign trade, Industrial man
agement and labor problems, and
money and banking, about laboratory
work. 1t is but too evident that our
most advanced universities still look
upon their business courses as they
have long looked upon their law
courses-as convenient means of inn
parting knowledge merely. If Har-
ward wants to make a hit, let her in
duce some millionaire to put up a
stock exchange in the Yard, which
may do for thousands what her med
ica1 school and her courses in play
writing are doing for comparative
handful.-New York Post.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18

For either free range or for inten-
sive poultry culture the brooder coop
shown herewith will be found very
convenient. 1t consists Of frame of
any suitable size, preferably three by
six feet and two or two and one-half
feet high. At each side is wire netting
between the framework for about two
thirds of the length of the coop. If
desired, glass may be used for part OF
the remaining space, as indicated.
Preferably, one end should be tight
so as to afford certain protection in
case Of wet or storm. Tightness may
be secured by using matched lumber
or glass. The coop has no bottom,
but rests directly upon the ground.
The left hand end is opened, but may
be closed by door which may either
slide or swing on hinges.
The coop has double lid; one
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18

even the converts have not been sa-
cred from them.
Money, jewels, and treasures have
they taken, and they have left the
land bare behind them as the rice
fields of the South when the flight of
the langostas has passed.
Il ask that this loot be returned to
me to be returned to the men who
owned it. That mule yonder is loaded
with the treasure that they have sto-
len for the purpose of using it to buy
arms and ammunition to help their
tottering cause"
He pointed to the pack mule as he
spoke, and Kynaston saw that the
aparejo fairly bulged with ill-concealed
packages that showed plainly as the
animal swayed to and fro, rubsing it's
sides against tree.
Sorry, old fellow, but can't help
you there, either" he said pleasantly.
L can't rob Peter to pay Paul-more
especially" he added soto voce, "as
am morally sure that Paul is about
ten degrees worse than Peter
Gather up the outfit, corporal, and
take their arms and ammunition. Take
tie bolts out of their rifles and stow
all the ammunition near my sleeping
place. Well make camp here tonight
and get back to our camp after moon
rise"
So they got their supper cooked by
greasewood fires. and, after letting
their horses rest couple of hours
set out on the back trail The little
party of escaped federals was under
careful guard, for Kynaston we'll knew
that. given the chance, they would
! give him the slip and scatter on Amer
| lean soil.
They would not dare to escape di
rect to Mexico again, for there they
would be shot on sight; but In the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18

"Confound your little sword, sir. ]
don't see why the deuce you people
can't have your fights so far within
your own borders that we will not
have to mount guard over you. Every
blessed one of you, when he starts a
fight, gets one foot on the American
line and then thumbs his nose at the
other party. If you did it twenty
miles south of the line you'd be caught.
Gather UP those pack mules, cor.
poral."
The three loose pack mules, which
had been flogged down the hill by
their owners lest they, too, should fall
into the hands of the pursuing party,
were grazing peacefully at the line,
eagerly snatching such mesquit beans
as they could reach.
Corporal Welsh rounded them up
and was driving them well into Amer
lean territory when shout from the
pursuing party made him turn. An
officer clad in a French military cap,
a Mexican blouse, very dirty white
trousers, and straw slippers, rode for
ward, saluting Kynaston punctiliously.
Il have the honor to request, SIR
he said courteously, that in accord
ance with the terms of the treaty that
has existed between our two countries
the raiders who have just crossed into
American territory be turned back to
answer to Mexican law
They've got a job, SIR" comment
ed Corporal Welsh. They amt got
no law except what they make whiles
you wait"
Il am sorry. sir. but it is impossible
that is, unless they desire to be re-
turned to Mexican control"
Kynaston's eyes twinkled as he So
berly asked the refugee officer If he
desired to be so returned. In answer,
that gentleman, standing not upon
ceremony, openly bolted fifty yards
farther into American territory. The
American cavalrymen grinned appre-
ciatively.
If you cannot deliver the prison
ers l make formal requisition on you,
senior, for the lcsa2s Of those pack
mules. Those lien have come from
General Zapata in the south and have
looted as they came. Houses, men,
women, and children; aye, senior, and
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
GIVE FOWLS VARIED RATION
No Economy in Feeding just One Kind
of Grain-Provlde Ample Supply
of Pure Water.

There is no economy in feeding
fowls only one kind Of grain, for that
compels them to eat more than they
should to get sufficient quantity of
food elements.
A large part Of the egg is water,
which necessitates providing the lay
ers with an ample supply of pure wa
ter All of the fowls should have
plenty OF pure drinking water also.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
RECIPE FOR INSECT POWDER
Mixture of cresol, Gasoline and Plas-
ter of Paris viii Be Found En-
tirely Satisfactory.

A good homemade insect powder
can be made by thoroughly mixing
one-fourth pint of cresol and three
fourths Of pint of gasoline. Add to
this mixture gradually with stirring
just enough plaster of paris to take up
the liquid. For the above amounts
it will take about two and a half
pounds of plaster of paris. Spread out
thin on paper until dry, screen care
fully and it is ready for use. If
strong crude carbolic acid is available
1t can be used instead of cresol. This
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
PREVENT DISEASE IN FLOCK
Cause of Roup Can Always Be Traced
to Filth of Some kind-keep
Houses and Yards Clean.

The fundamental cause of roup can
be always traced to filth of some kind
which may be no fault of the owner,
since the birds may eat putrid food
at neighbor's premises, or when ex-
hibited at some poultry show.
But usually the trouble lies in the
home poultry quarters, and especial
care should be exercised to keep the
yard free from putrid food and the
house and all vessels used for feeding
and drinking purposes as clean as pos
sible at all times.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18

United States almost any Mexican 1Ef-
habitant whose sympathies lay With
Carranza would give them shelter and
food till the chance should come to
smuggle them back to the federal
forces.
Kynaston was very glad at heart
when, topping the long ridge, his pris-
oners sauntering behind him, he sight
ed the camp fires of his permanent
camp.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
RETURN ALL INFERTILE EGGS
Disappointing to Customer Who Wants
to Get as Many Chicks as Posi-
ble-No Fault of Buyer.

Infertile eggs are very disappointing
to a customer who wants to get as
number he buys. Some owners adver-
tise that they will replace all infertile
eggs, while others guarantee ma
jority hatch.
If the eggs test out inferti1e after
seven days incubation, the purchaser
should return them to seller, as evil
dence that they were not fertile, and
receive fresh eggs in exchange. 1t is
no fault of the buyer if the eggs are
infertile.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
Can Change Umbrella Cover.

A recent invention provides an UNI
brella frame or skeleton and any suit
able number of interchangeable COW
ers therefor, whereby new cover NAV
be substituted for an old, worn or
damaged one, or a cover of one color
or figure may be substituted for an
other, according to the costume of a
woman carrying the same.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
Start Purebred Flock.

Elaborate preparations and much
expense are not needed to start a
purebred flock. Many a purebred
flock had beginning in one setting
of eggs of two or three birds. The
main thing Ia to start.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18

powder can be boxed, put in a dry
place and kept for long period of
time.
To apply the powder, dust the birds
thoroughly around the vent and in the
fluff under the wings. This applica-
ton should be followed by a second
in four to six days to kill the lice or
mites from the unmatched eggs or
''nits" present at the first treatment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18

Some people think that the
average kind of patriotism is
queer thing. For instance, up to
the time that Villa raided Co
Iumbus, NJ. M, American gun
and ammunition traders sold
} munitions to the bandit on the
My and Villa used this material
to shed innocent American
blood. Do you think those mu-
milton runners" are traitors, or
merely "good business menu"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
From Paris.

Mrs. Giddy no Mrs. Richly has 30
much embonpoint.
Mrs. Comeup-And I bet she brags
she imported it, like everything else
she has, from, Paris. Baltimore Sun.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
Grit Is Necessary.

Don't forget that sharp grit for the
hens is necessary at all times. Also
crushed shell ard either charcoal or
coal cinders
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18
SYNOPSIS.

Automobile OF Miss Dorothy Upton and
friend, Mrs. Fame breaks down at New
Mexico border patrol camp commanded
by Lieutenant Kynaston The two women
IRE on way to mine of Miss Upton's ia
Their located few miles across the Next
pan border. Kynaston leaves women at
bis camp while he goes with detail to
Investigate report of Villa gun runners.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18

What part in this affair of love
and intrigue do you think the
aged blind man will play?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-18

ssssesee o . . Q e<xss txsEl
no BE CONTINUEDA
Bisbee daily review., 1916-10-06
NO NEW STEP TO END WAR

WASHINGTON, Oct 5.-No new step to end the war has been taken by the U. s. and so far as officials here can foresee, none is likely to be taken in the near future.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-10-06
TAKES
 STUMP FOR HUGHES
Indianan Tells Chicagoans All Good New Laws Were
 Due to G. O. P.

CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-Former U. s. Senator Albert J. Beveridge, opening the western speaking tourin behalf of Charles E. Hughes here tonight, attacked the administration foreign policy, claimed Republican credit for the so-called constructive legislation of the administration and declared prosperity of the country was sec tional, spotted and stained"
 He characterized the handling of the threatened labor strike as .jug- gling with expediency," and declared it had wrought deadly harm to the cause of union labor. Senator Bever- idge denied that the country had been kept out of war "We invaded MeXi- CO.," he said, ''and withdrew. But American marines were killed. Our territory was invaded by MeXicans who were driven out, but again Amer jeans were killed. We invaded that country once more and today our mil itary forces, with siege guns are en- trenched in the heart of northern Mex ico. They have fought with uniformed Mexicans and soldiers of both sides several times"
Bisbee daily review., 1916-10-06

on the investment and encOuragement to help us to a greater extent. Ari- zona will be the better when the real workers understand that the,r pros perity depends upon the wealth wrung from the earth through their labor and that of others in a position to sup ply that other absolute necessity Capital Both should cooperate upon an understandable plane, fair division of the profits under livable conditions confidence predicted upon such basis will bring about that greatest boon to mankind and wOmankind- contentment, security and happiness. The government should encourage such a condition and do all in it's pow CT through its properly constituted officers to bring about such a result My motto is and has always been: Be fair to Labor; be fair to Capital. and be firm with both"
 Campbell sat down to an avalanche of applause both from those who were active in his support and from those who had participated in the heckling he had undergone in the first part of his talk.
 Henry L. Eads, candidate for con gress, George H. Smalley. candidate for the tax commission, Doane II. Mer- Till, candidate for the state auditor ship, J. H. Cloonan. candidate for the corporation commission, and H. E. Mathews, candidate for the superin- tendency of public instruction, spoke before and after MT. Campbell.
 E. J. Flanigan, of Bisbee, presided in his usual able manner and made short talk at the opening of the meet ing. The Copper Queen band furnish d the music for the evening.
 Tonight the Republican candidates will appear at the Central Theatre in Lowell.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-10-06
WOMEN WITH BABES
 LEAD ATTACK
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 strike duty on the car escorted the 10 or 50 passengers into the street and then charged alone into the crowd of jeering women. He was helpless, how ever, until assistance arrived.
 Women Scratch, Kick.
 Meanwhile the car was being wrecked as piece after piece of broken asphalt from a pile on the side walk was hurled into it. The motorman and conductor were lost to sight after several women clamored aboard the car and hurled them into the street. The mems clothing was torn, their faces scratched and bruised. It was not until the automobile load of re- serves arrived that a semblance of order was restored. One of the women arrested charged the police with dragging her infant child from her arms. She asserted the child was left on the side walk and two hours after the riot no trace of it could be found
 Gompers Seeks Peace.
 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor con. ferred today with William B. Fitz- gerald, general organizer of the Amal gamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees, and James H. Vahey, counsel for the strikers.