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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
Iowa State News
DR. R. c. M'LvA|N'S
WILL IS OPENED
HARVARD GETS 5000 OUTRIGHT,
BESIDES ONE-HALF OF
RESIDUE.

Keokuk, Feb. IA gift of $4,000 to
the president and fellows of Harvard
university at Cambridge. Mass, is pro-
vided for in the will of the late Rev.
r. c. McIlwain, which vas opened
and read in the district court Monday.
Another clause in the will gives to
ward, one-half of the residue of the
estate after it is all settled. The gift
of the stated sum is made outright,
and the amount of the other hinges
on the value Of the estate.
There is a bequest Of 5 1880 which
shall be used in ~defraying funeral ex-
penses, erecting a monument and TAX
ing care Of the lot.
To his nephews, G. E. McIlwain,
James o. Mcllwain and A. T. McIlwain
the age divine gives $1,000 each. To
his niece, Mrs. Inez BEEN, he gives
$1,000.
To Miss Ora V. Davis he gives $1,000
and in addition his library, his watch,
rings, jewelry and the like.
There is a bequest of $1,000 to Miss
| Elizabeth Dixon Of Woodbridge, N. J.
To William Timberman and James
| s.. Davis, my friends" he states in
the will, DR.. McIlwain left $500 each.
A clause in the will makes these
sums payable without any claims OF
| piority. After the estate is settled,
| one-half of the residue and remainder
goes to the president and fellows OF
Harvard university, and one-half goes
to the heirs of Ebenezer Rowland of
Kortright, N Y.
The will was executed on May 2,
1913, and is witnessed by H. A. Hea-
| slip and DR.. F. M. Fuller. The execu-
tors will be William Timberman and
| James c. Davis.
DR.. McIlwain was a graduate of Har-
ward college, hence his bequest to this
institution Of learning. He was al
ways loyal to his old school, and his
| gift to the institution is a measure
of his devotion.
The exact amount Of the estate prob
ably never will be exactly computed
! DR.. McIlwain gave freely of his money,
| he gave to persons in need, and to
those who were facing dishonor, per
haps. Necessarily this reduced his
estate, and there were many char
liable gifts to his church of which
there we're absolutely no records
made.
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Finds 23-pAY FAST.

Usage, Feb. 1. Martin Stoutenburg,
of this place, has just finished a fast
of twenty:three days, which he under.
took in the hope of curing himself OF
catarrh. He declares himself a new
man. but intends after %regaining his
strength to fast fifteen days 0 in
order to entirely perfect the cure. Ons
of the remarkable things about 1t is
that during the entire time OF hisHfast
he did all the cooking for his wife, a
semiinvalid.
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WOMAN HAS NARROW ESCAPE

WOMAN HAS NARROW ESCAPE.
Washington, Feb. Mrs. Milton
White had a narrow escape when she
stepped into a cistern. Mr.. White
had been drawing water from the
well and had left the top on. Mrs.
White, as she fell, threw u her
arms and caught on the sides of the
aperture and was able to support
herself until help came In response
to her cry. There were nine feet OF
water in the cistern. She sustained
some painful bruises and a severe
shock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
TOBACCO SUPPLY
TO BE

TT. Madison, Feb. 1.--Prisoners in
the penitentiary here will receive so
per cent more smoking tobacco each
week and the tobacco will be improved
in quality, if the state board Of control
follows recommendations made by
Warden Sanders.
Inmates of the prison recently COM
planned Of the inferior quality OF the
smoking tobacco furnished them.
Many purchase a higher grade from
the money they make from overtime
work in the shops.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
r II. G.. EVANS
WILL JOIN

Des Moines, Feb. 1. - Mrs. H. G.
Evans and two daughters, Alice and
Clara, will probably 60 to Europe and
join Mr.. Evans, who is with the Ford
peace party. A cablegram just receiv'
ed from the Des Moines man asks Mrs.
Evans and the daughters to sail Febru.
ary II and meet him at Christiania. 81
expect we will 60" said Mrs. Evans.
However, it will be a few days before
7 make q decision. Mr.. Evans will stay
in Europe till about May l."
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RISE AT

Davenport. Feb. 1.-The thermom'
eter reached a zero stage here this
morning and the Mississippi river
continued to rise slowly. No great
danger is feared from the high water
unless warm rains in the upper river
valley follow the cold weather. The
gorge In the river below Davenport
has loosened up but has not disap
peared. The stage OF the river this
morning was 10 feet, n foot lower
than for a few hours q weeks age
when the gorge frightened up and
threw the flood back on the lowlands
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
LEE TEACHERS TO MEET.

Keokuk, Feb. 1.-The Lee County
Teachers association will hold Its
yearly gathering in Keokuk Feb. 4
and 5. William Aldrich, superintend-
ent of Keokuk schools, is president,
and Miss Margaret Frailey, Fort Madl-
son, secretary-treasurer. These two
with County Superintendent Lynn
comprise the executive committee. FL
forts will be made to get the parent
teachers associations to attend the
sessions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
.EVEN SPIKER BROS.
WEIGH LASS POUNDS

Charlton, Feb. 1.-Verne Spiker and
DR. Fred Spiker Of Ottumwa. returned
home Monday after a visit with their
relatives and numerous friends. Whlle
here the seven Spiker brothers, Henry,
Elmer, Fade, Add, Ed, Verne and Fred
were weighed, and their combined
weight was 1,465 pounds, an average
OF over 200 pounds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
MANUFACTURER ON TEAM.

Washington, Feb. IA great dea!
If interest is manifested in the special
evangelistic meetings being held in the
Methodist church by the Fairfield COS
mel team. whose leader is A. K. Har-
per, a manufacturer OF that CITY. Inc
auditorium and galleries OF the cnurcn
are filled each night and a large num-
Der are making professions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
EDWARDS V
A is BROKEN

Davenport, Feb. 1.-The power dam
on the Edwards river, used to gener-
ate power for the Rock Island South
ern %interurban and towns along the
route, broke last night. No trains
are operating today and many towns
we're in darkness. 1t is expected the
damage will be repaired today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
FALL At M%UscATINE.

Muscatine, Feb. with zero wealth
or prevailing, the Mississippi remains
at flood stage here. The stage To-Day
is 1875 feet, a five inch tall pelng
recorded In the last twenty-four
Zero temperature threatens the lorna.
ton of ice and the falling tendency OF
the river is expected to be interfereo
with.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
MERGED.

Clinton, Feb. 1.-Now effective the
Iowa & Illinois and the Davenport &
Muscatine i%nterurban railways, recent
" consolidated, will be known as the
Clinton, Davenport & Muscatine rail-
way. it was announced Monday. The
line is operated in two divisions be-
tween the three cities.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
WILL STUDY REFORMAToRlES.

Des Moines, Feb. 1. - Col. }. n. NC.
Conlogue, member Of the state q
of control, and the state architects
will go to New York and Boston TO IN
spect the women's reformator1es to
get ideas for the building OF the wo'
mems reformatory in Iowa, to be locat'
ed at Rockwell City.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
WASHINGTON VISITORS.

Washington. D. c., Feb. Among
the prominent Iowans in Washington
this week were former Governor Garst
and Railroad Commissioners Wilson
and Guyer, and Keith Vawter, the
chautauqua king of Iowa, of Cedar
Rapids.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
anorL EGGERs ARE FINED,

Anamosa, Feb. Judge Ellison has
fined four ~bootleggers during this
short session of court S1,250, two paid
IN and two will languish in the county
iail for 100 anG 115 days respe ctively.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
vo,INc MOTHER BURNED

Rock Island, ILL.,, Feb. 1.-White sit
ting before a fireplace In ner nome
with her three months old chlio IN
her arms, the clothing of MRS. A: a:
Miller took fire. The mother dled OF
her injuries several II later. Inc
child was not harmed. "
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
MUST GIVE FULL WEIGHT.

MUST GIVE FUEG VE'0''''
Des Moines, Feb. l. EDWARD I4yt.
ION. chief inspector of weights ana
measures, has sent a letter o all coai
dealers. warning them that they must
rive full weight on coal. He also eau
finns them not to load wagons so n a
mart of the load drops of the wagon
betvaen the office and the point OF de-
livery. N
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
DR.. Burt LaForce
EYE, EAR, NOSE, THROAT.

Address (until further notice. Pos
Graduate Medical school, Los Angeles
Calf. Office lie S. Market ST., Ottum.
wa, la. Will be open from 10 to IL fol
refill Of glasses and settlement OF &C.
counts
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R ARE

Rome, Feb. 1.-The Giornale Dltalla
learns from Petrograd that Field Mar
shall Won der Goltz is now in ommano
of the Turkish forces at Erzerum q
that there are 10000 men locked up in
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FACTORY INSPECTED.

/, PRISON FACTORY INSPECTED.
Fort Madison, Feb. 1.-The state
hoard of control inspected the new
chair factory at the state prison mere.
Owing to a delay in shipment OF ma
chinery the plant is not yet in opera
ton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03

harbor yesterday. Several torpedo
boat d%estroyers and a number Of 9TH
er vessels were sent in search of the
KS. She carried a crew Of twenty
eight officers and men.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
r.D.E.Graham
Hours-9 TO II .. NJ; I TO 8 ?. n.
Ennis Once Bldg. OttumWa. iowa

the city with provisions for only a fort.
night. The Black sea fleet is support.
ing the operations of the Russian
forces on land. The Russian right
wing is now marching on Trezbizond,
according to the same information.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03
WARM UP.

Chicago. Feb. president Wilson
left Chicago at 1901 o'clock to con
tinue his speaking tour of the middle
west.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-03

London, Feb. I - Flfty-four per-
sons were killed and s~ixty-seven
injured In last nights Zeppelin
raid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-01
MUNICIPAL RACE
COURSE POSSIBLE

Waahington may have a municipal
race course with the betting feature
Of course. eliminated.
The site under consideration is In
Rock Creek Park. near the Brightwood
reservoir. This was the scene Cf the
horse shows and riding tournaments
which formed such an important part IN
Fourth of July. NJ. c. Hazen. surveyor
Of the District and manager of the
National Capital horse show. has drawn
plans for the course, which have re-
ceived the tentative approval OF the
District Commissioners.
The contamination Of the project de-
Ponds upon tho approval OF the board
OF control of Rock Creek Park, which
aud the chief OF engineers of the
United stateS army. IL is considered
practically certain. therefore. that
Washington horse owners VIII be
mounts under the auspices OF The
municipal author. ues.'
The plan under consideration Is that
committee be appointed to arrange
board OF control OF the responsibility OF
attending to details The purpose Is to
use the course as a permanent site for
the Independence Day celebrations, as
well as for harness and running races.
Mr., Hazen's plans call for half-mile
racing course, steeplechase course
within the nat course. and a show ring
200 by 800 feet. with a band stand and
judges stand on opposite sides. II Is
proposed also to construct n number OF
summer houses and a porch around the
present tenant house, where refresh
ments may be served. Provision Is
made also for stables and tie-stalls.
Estimates of the cost, which. 1t is
believed can be kept within few thou
sand dollars, are being made by the
engineering officials. 81"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-01
FOR SALE-FARMS

FINE FARM OF thirty acres at BeltsViIe.
Nd. Land lays high and has hne variety
Of fruit, and shade; also vineyard OF 1900
grapes. Only $3.50. Terms. CHARLES A.
RHODES. 305 Riggs Bldg.
FARMS-Sl2 per acre, worth $50; only %. 900
acres at this price; years to pay; no inter-
est Address Whitted-Fairland, Ind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-01

BULLETIN OF AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES
the following opportunities be
of charge upon apple alton to
BUREAU OF INFORMATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR, S01 MILLS BUILDING.
KEY TO LAMENTATIONS
Nh VIPER
garden milk
a as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-01

SETTLERS.
Maryland.
1881. Charles Co. For rent on share
basis. 200 acres, so cultivated. Farm about
, mile from Riverside Wharf. Corn.
wheat tobacco and hay. Prefer TO Inter-
view applicant as to terms
Ssl-l54. Dorchester Co. For sale: About
ll5 acres OF cleared land and 90 OF timber.
Sl,OcO; 5000 cash. mortgage OF 5000
tomatoes, corn. wheat and hay. Near
Vienna, Nd. Convenient o schools.
churches and canning factories. Has large
dwelling and outouildings.
COMMON LABOR.
District Of Columbia.
1929. Wanted: 10 married or single men
for general laboring work. Amy Els. No
TT. S-hrous PD. Work will last several
months.
New Jersey.
l+l64. Hudson Co. Unlimited number OF
married men wanted as pressmen, feeders
German or any Els. seq hrs. Pw. $3.50
SIS NV.
Pennsylvania.
lIlil, Philadelphia Co. Wanted: Uniim
TIED number of savers and nailers IN DO,
factory. White. Married or single. 81
PW. Usual hours.
1910. Philadelphia Co. Wanted: Indehnit,
number OF drivers for drop bottom wagons
White: Married or single. Usual hours
1922 Allegheny Co. Wanted; 20 Iaborer
\ can earn S2.25-S PD; 5 machinists .
35c-+0c PHI; and time clerk In mill q
t5c-60 PM. Any but colored. Married o
single No tr. s-lo hrs PD.
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HELP WANTED-MALE

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON may earn s25
to $40 weekly corresponding for newspapers:
sla 10 SIS weekly In spare time; experience
unnecessary: no canvassing; steady work;
send for particulars. NATIONAL PRESS
BUREAU. Buffalo, n, y.
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WANTED-AGENTS

A9ENTS-Heres what they all want con-
csntrated liquor extracts for making liquors
at home: strictly legitimate; no license re-
quired; 80 to $12 a day easy; just postal to-
PORT CO., I'll Third ST.. Cincinnati, Ohio.
u. 9. GOVERNMENT uses Richmond Chemi-
cal Extinguishers that kill gasoline nres;
district managers make 500 per cent profit;
auto free. RICHMOND CHEMICAL CO.,
Desk $50. Wheeling, W. Va.
AGENTS-sell "Kantleak' Raincoats; new
plan; we deliver and collect; Cooper making
se6 q week; sample free. CONFER MFG. CO.,
606 Diamond ST.. Dayton. Ohio.
AGENTS to advertise our goods by distribut-
ing free samples TO consumer: 90 cents an
hour. Write for full particulars. FAVORI
CO.. 829 Rex ST., Dayton, Ohio.
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Furnished or unfinished.
SUBURBAN PROPERTY
For Sale.

51a Acres Near Clarendon, Va.
. miles from new 81. 900. 900 35th ST. bridge;
fronts on two car lines and macadam road;
value will undoubtedly double Fine plot for
home or subdivision. Owner offers now at the
low price OF $500 and terms. Investigate
at once. HOYT l.. JOHNSTON. sT Wood
ward Bldg:
ONLY $500 FOR FINE HOME OH WILSON,
sin avenue car line. The house Is thor
oughiy modern. including gas and electric
lights. Four pretty lots stable. shade etc.
Will make easy terms II desired CHARLES
A. RHODES, So5 Riggs Bldg.
AN ATTRACTIVE GRIN. COTTAGE, in per-
feet condition: newly painted and papered
throughout; large lot. lOOx105; room for gar
den and chickens: blocks from electric line.
at Seat Pleasant, Nd. Selling for less than
cos: Of house, 81, 600 VIII exchange for acre
age. A remarkable bargain. WIN. r. SMALL
WOOD, 1881 q st. y. w. Phone ". $685.
BEAUTIFUL new 7-room cottage, imme-
diately ON electric car line: high ground
shade and ! acre ground bath. toilet and
running water. 5000 cash and $50 per
month, including interest. or 800 cash
and s25 per month. Also new Groom
bungalow, l acre ground: 500 cash and
SIS per month. Apply J. II. ROGERS
owner. Hyattsville. Md.
HOW TO BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD
On SlO0 cash and SIS month at
CHEVY CHASE. For full particulars drop
postal, telephone, call on VIM. II.
RITCHIE. 4ls-tlS Colo. bldg. Tel. NJ. l0t5.
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WANTED-SALESMEN

WE WANT a good representative in each
city, capable OF Interesting architects, con-
I'm a high class enterprise that has been es-
tablished manys years the right man can
easily clear from IS. 800 to &c., 900 yearly. APP
plicAtion not considered unless you have made
or are earning 1880 or more per year best
OF references required and given. Write me
personally. n. c. MERRILL, President, $50
Monon Bldg, Chicago.
ADVERTISING MEN-To sell special con-
tract; guarantee advertising Increase, adj
vances made good men; big money weekly;
state experience and references. BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT DEPT, 975 Market ST., San
Francisco, Cal.
SALESMAN wANTED-To I'LL vacancy, good
specially salesman OF ability TO earn 81, 900
per year or better; steady work; staple, we'll
advertised line, sold direct from factory to
merchant. Write Box 4s5. Iowa City, Iowa.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Raise CAPJ7 Al best methods; corporations
items. u. Q. LEGAL CORP. $40 Bond BLDG.
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ROOMS AND BOARD

r. l. AVE. y. W.. i420-Nicely furnished
rooms: suitable for two persons; Ab, SO
$50: also other rooms; select table: central:
phone,
1855 KENYON n. w.-Nice large End or srd
floor rooms: INV. H.: convenient 20 cars;
home cooking. Col. s4
a5i7 18th ST. N w-Large newly furnished
rooms: electricity; steam heat; wholesome
home cooking; table boarders accommodated.
Col. 2i5l.
N ST. ". w, l325-Desirable large and small
rooms; table boarders and transients accom-
modated. N. $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-01

$50 WEEKLY and up selling Mexican dia-
nionds; exactly resemble genuine; same
rainbow ere; stand tests; sell at sight; repeat
orders. Write quick for sample case offer
InSo. MEXICAN DIAMOND IMPORTING
CO. BOX A, 40-lN Las Cruces, n. Mex.
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IN MEM0RlAM

Notices for this column are accepted at 80
eenta. nat. either prose or poetry, IN case no.
pee dofn net exceed ten lines. And 10 cents
for each line IN excess Of ten.)
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ClAIRvOYANTS
NINE. SPENCER.

THE WORLDS MOST CELEBRATED
PIANIST AND CI4AIRvoYANT.
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II you are In trouble OF any kind, discon-
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troubles that annoy you. Nine. Spencer will
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THE REASON NINE. SPENCER HAS At
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MRS. R. LUSBY,

SCIENTIFIC HANDREADING. NORMAL
CLAIRVOYANT. Advises clients daily Oh
personal and general matters through
PSYCHIC aid: QUESTIONS answered through
MENTAL CONCENTRATION. All latert
Fate Cards, EAST INDIA CRYSTAL.
Ladies' only Closed Sunday. Open TIL $50.
7aS 18th st. n w. End floor.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-25
BIG BOND ISSUE IS
ASKED OF CONGRESS
Urged to Provide $4,000, 900 to Meet
Mexico BiIIs-Last Only
This Year.

Washington, Aug. ia bond issue
Of $130,000,000 to meet extraordinary
government expenses due to the
Mexican situation was unexpectedly
recommended to congress on Thursday
night by majority members of the SEN
ate finance committee, with the con-
currence of the treasury department.
The bond issue is urged in the report
of the finance committee Democrats,
filed in the senate, on the S205, 100000
revenue bill. In addition to the pro-
posed issue and the revenue bill the
finance committee asserts further APP
preparation of $S6,0O0,O00 will be neces-
sary to defray the expense of opera
tons in the Mexican emergency it con-
ditions on the border continue as they
are now after December 81, 1916.
The $130,OO0,000 TO be provided by
the proposed bond issue, the report
says, will meet Mexican expenditures
only until the end of this calendar
year.
Accompanying the finance committee
majoritys report submitted by Senator
Simmons was general statement from
the treasury department, estimating
disbursements for the fiscal year 1917
at, 81, 126, 243,000 and esurplus $751;
100000.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-08-25
THE WORLD OVER

Success has followed planting on the
planted there by the government for
est service ten years ago now have a
height of Is feet and q diameter of
four inches.
To protect q Swiss railroad from fire.
quent avalanches numerous snow re-
tanning walls have been built on a
mountain side at points from which
the slides start, to hold the snow until
1t melts.
An electric heater to be placed in
bathtub after it has been filed to
raise the temperature Of the water to
any desired degree has been patented
by an Ohio inventor.
A spark plag with two gaps, produc-
ing two sparks at once. is finding ia
vor in England, the idea being that
one gap is sure to work even if the
other becomes clogged by SCOT.
By a series of interesting expert
ments with chickens, beginning before
they are Matched, q Paris scientist has
demonstrated that bacilli are not NEG
essary to the life of vertebrates.
Willis A CaIkins of Arlington, a
large chicken raiser, hired an expert to
come from Boston to pick chickens.
The man arrived about 10 80 in the
morning, stopped TO eat dinner, and
at five o'clock had 100 birds picked.
The efforts being made to educate
+ba ,,,,h1io RI fho uocnccity of cara IN,
the matter of fire prevention are bear
ing fruit as shown by recently com
piled figures Fire losses in 1915 de-
creased $50, 755 900, as compared with
the 1914 record for the United States
and Canada The total losses by fire
last year were only 1882 ,S36,000, as
compared with 1895 ,591, 900 the previ.
Gus year.
DR.. Y. P. Crooks, a ship surgeon en-
ployed by the Pacifc-Japan Steamship
company, has crossed the Pacific ocean
123 times, covering in that time more
than 100000 miles.
The telegraph and telephone systems
of the United States and Canada re-
quire about 100000 poles a year for
renewals along old lines and the erect
ing Of new ones.
Commercial houses are urged by the
government to save their old GORE
spondence as material for the paper
mills One large house that formerly
burned about 800 tons of old letters
each year is now selling them.