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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14

From the United States Department of
Agriculture)
Colt shows are proving a great aid
in stimulating interest in the breeding
of high-class horses. Next to commu-
nifty horse breeders associations and
state stallion license laws there Is, per-
haps, no other factor that will so ma
terially assist in the improvement of
the horses of the country. 1t is only
in recent years that impetus has been
given to this very important feature in
connection with the rapidly-growing
movement for better horses.
At the present time colt shows are
an annual event in many districts of
number of the states, chiefly where
stallion license laws are in effect. AS
an illustration of the popularity Of
these shows and the keen interest man
ifested in them by the people of the
farming communities, it is reported
that in 1915 no less than 25 colt shows
were held in the state of Minnesota
alone. In some sections these shows
are held in the spring, but in ma
jority of cases the fall of the year Is
selected. The latter season appears
to be preferable for a number of rea-
sons. At that time the heaviest part
of the farm work is about over; and
with more time to spare, farmers will
take greater interest in the event and
the object for which it is held.
Feature Of County Event.
These exhibitions are invariably held
Independent of the county fair, al
though there is apparently no reason
why show of this kind could not be
made an important and outstanding
feature of the annual county event.
In some instances these shows were
inaugurated with simply one class for
grade draft ,foals and have gradually
grown until the classification is almost
as complete as that of the state fair.
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eRlzE.wINNINe BELGIAN STALLION.

er than money. This trophy need not
necessarily be expensive. 1t should,
however, be something lasting, to
which the holder can point with pride.
Any breeder would be glad to possess
something of this kind, the true value
of which is in what it represents.
The securing of competent men to
act as judges is an important consider
alton. This problem probably can be
solved comparatively easily by taking
up the matter with the animal hus-
bandry division of the state agricul-
tural college or with the stallion reg
istration board. Either of these bodies
probably will be willing to cooperate
with the local committee and furnish
efficient judges for the show.
Improvement In Quality.
When once established, 1t will be
found that the annual colt show will do
much to bring about an improvement
in the quality of the horses raised in
the community. These exhibitions.
held preferably at the county seat will
afford possible prospective buyers an
opportunity to learn something of the
class of horses being produced in the
locality, and the community will thus
be benefited by the fact that 1t will
eventually have established itself as
market for horses that will readily
sell at good prices.
There is every reason to believe that
the practice of holding annual colt
shows will become more general. The
fact that they have increased consid-
erably in the past few years is evidence
that they have not only proved popular
but profitable as well.
The movement through the country
today is not for more horses. but rather
for better horses. Whatever the fu-
ture demand may be, the man raising
the better class of horses will receive
the higher price.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
THE NEW METHOD
(By L. w. BOWER, NJ. D.

Backache Of any kind is often caused
by kidney disorder, which means that
the kidneys are not working properly.
Poisonous matter and uric acid accu-
mulate within the body in great abun-
dance, over-working the sick kidneys,
hence the congestion of blood causes
backache in the same manner as sim
liar congestion in the head causes head
ache. You become nervous, despondent'
sick, feverish, irritable, have spots ap-
pearing before the eyes, bags under the
lids, and lack ambition to do things.
The latest and most effective means
of overcoming this trouble, Is to eat
sparingly of meat, drink plenty water
between meals and take single Anuric
tablet before each meal for a while.
Simply ash your favorite druggist
for Anuric If you aren't feeling up to
the standard. II you have lumbago,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
WORKING Abandoned Holdings.

Many holdings in Brazil which have
been abandoned for nearly century
are now being worked and made pro-
ductive. That Of the Carmelite monks,
where there Is now settled n colony of
foreign agriculturists, and that Of the
Benedictine monks, worked by the
monks themselves, are among these
The ancient Industry Of sugar planting
has been revived to an extent never be
fore known in some states. Many OF
the municipalities have revived and
again placed under cultivation old and
abandoned coffee fazendas.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14

rheumatism, dropsy, begin immediate
ly this treatment with Anuric.
The physicians and specialists at DR..
Pierce's great Institution In Buffalo,
N. Y, have thoroughly tested this pre-
scription and have been with one ac-
cord successful in eradicating these
troubles, and in most cases absolutely
curing the diseased kidneys.
Patients having once used Anuric at
the institution have repeatedly sent
back for more. Such demand has
been created that Doctor Pierce decid-
ed to put Anuric in the drug stores OF
this country, in ready-to-use form. 1t
will be their own fault If those suffer
ing from uric acid troubles do not take
advantage of this wonderful remedy
And to show DR.. Pierce's sincere faith
Anuric Is sold under q guarantee to
any person who has taken full treat
ment and has not been helped.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
Business Of Matrimony.

about ten o'clock tomorrow morn
ing I will be prepared to answer your
proposal of marriage"
"Why the delay?"
at gives me time to play fair with
another suitor. II he doesn't come
across when he hears your offer, I'll
take you"
Under the circumstances / must
withdraw my Offer"
"Must you? Then under the circum
stances / waive the other chance and
take you."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14

However, such Il large classification is
not possible in most localities, as the
larger amount of money necessary can
not be raised. The best plan, and the
most beneficial one, perhaps, would be
to hold an exhibition for weanlings and
yearlings only. If the community or
district has fairly large number of
purebred horses, separate classes could
be provided for purebreds and grades.
The question of having classes for
both light and heavy horses will de-
pend upon whether sufficient attention
is being given to the production of both
classes.
Financing an Exhibition.
In securing the necessary funds to
finance such an exhibition as colt
show number of different plans have
been suggested. In Minnesota one
show is financed by the stallion own
ers, each giving S25 in cash prizes, to
be divided among the colts sired by
his stallion. Another plan is to have
the County Horse Breeders association
or the various farmers clubs contrib
ute sui .cient money to finance the
show, while still another scheme is for
the local bank or banks to furnish the
money for premiums and other ex-
penses.
However, the most popular and COM
mon method is to go among the busi-
ness men of the community and secure
subscriptions in sufficient amount to
pay all expenses of the show.
All premiums should be designated
by neat, but inexpensive ribbons on
which are printed the name of the
show, the year, and the classes to
which they belong.
Suitable Trophy.
While the premiums in the individual
classes should consist of cash awards,
1t is suggested that the championship
prize consist of suitable trophy rath-
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PROPER TRAINING FOR COLT
Aoeustom It to Eating Grain Before
Taking From Mother-Should
Be Halter Broken.

We never yet have weaned colt
but that 1t was used to eating grain
before being taken from its mother,
consequently there was practically no
loss in flesh or growing, says a writer
in an exchange.
We also have each colt halter bro
ken by the time 1t is ready to be
weaned.
This thing of letting colts run until
two and three years old before putting
a halter on them Is not good business
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
The Surprise.


"The trouble with scientific manage
ment, as the employers understand it,
said Samuel Gompers at labor ban.
quet in New York, 'is that it's all to
the employers advantage and all tc
the disadvantage Of the employee.
"The employee is like the lady whose
husband said:
Learn to cook, darling, and III
give you surprise
"She took n six-month cooking
course and then brought home her di.
ploma proudly. She could now cook
like an angel.
"Bring on my surprise, she said.
"This is It, said her husband,
smiling. and he rang for the cook and
discharged her then and there"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
Gold Calculation.

equality is more to be desired than
quantity" said the man of artistic in
cinations.
Not always" replied the practical
person. "A diamond is pure carbon.
But you can't get the action from it
that you can from ton of coal"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
ToRTURING SKIN TROUBLE
That Itch, Burn and Disfiaure Heales
by Cuticura. Trial Free.

Bathe with plenty of Cuticura Soap
and hot water to cleanse and purify.
Dry lightly and apply Cuticura Oint-
ment to soothe and heal. This stops
itching instantly. clears away pimples.
removes dandruff and scalp irritations,
and heals red, rough. sore hands.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
A Trial viii Convince Anyone.


Thousands of people have testified
that the mild and immediate effect Of
Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy, is soon realized and that
it stands the highest for its remarkable
results in the most distressing cases.
Symptoms Of Kidney Trouble.
Swamp Root is not recommended for
everything but if you suffer from annoy
ing bladder troubles, frequently passing
water night and day, smarting or irrita-
ton in passing, brick-dust or sediment.
headache, backache, lame back, dizzi-
ness, poor digestion, sleeplessness. nerv-
BUSINESS, heart disturbance due to BAD
kidney trouble. skin eruptions from bad
blood neuralgia, rheumatism, lumbago.
bloating, irritability, worn-out feeling.
lack of ambition, may be loss of flesh or
sallow complexion, kidney trouble in its
worst form may be stealing upon you.
swamp-Root 10 Pleasant to Take.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root is what you need, you can
purchase the regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at all drug stores
nple size bottle of Swamp-Root by enclosing
IN, N Y. This gives you the opportunity
licine. They will also send you a book OF
the thousands of grateful letters received
Swamp-Root to be just the remedy needed
e value and success of Swamp-Root are 80
send for a sample size bottle. Address DE-.
'riting be sure and mention this paper.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
CONVINCING,

Rather odd that you can't keep a
cook, my dear"
"Oh, but we can. There was one
we had this month who stayed over
night"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
The General Craze.

"Now that aviators are doing such
wonderful things, everybody is crazy
about flying"
"Yes, l noticed even old Gabby Is
putting wings to his house."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14

The Ouinine That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of It's tonic and laxative effect, LaIauye
Bromo Quinlne can bo taken by anyone Without
csusins nevou.ness or ringing IN the heedi Thsrs
signature 10 o. each box. 4c.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundres,
happy, makes clothes winter than snow
All good grocers. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
PROPERLY Souelched.

He-Did you see those motors skid
She-How dare you call me that?-
London Opinion.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14

II you wish beautiful, clear whit.
clothes, use Red Gross Bag Blue. At al
good grocers. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
DEFECTIVE HORSES
IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Agricultural Department Collects
Data Regarding Unsound-
ness of Stations.

CF'rom the United States Department of
Agriculture)
Reports received from 13 of the
states having laws regulating the pub
lie service of stations show the fol-
lowing percentages of unsoundness In
stations out of 264O reported cases:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
Automatic Mischief.

What is the baby doing with the
scissors. Jane"
"Good gracious! She must think
she's In the automobile. She's cutting
out your muffler."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14

Anuric cures Backache, Lumbago
Rheumatism. Send l0c. DR.. v. NJ. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y, for large trial package
Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14

1t must be great relief to some
men when their wives become widows.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
Inconsiderate Biddies,

Inconsiderate Biddles.
"Are your hens laying"
"Yes; laying off."-Boston Evening
Transcript.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
Important to Mothers

Important 10 Wothor6
Examine carefully every bottle o.
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that II
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
THOUSANDS have KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT

Weak and unhealthy kidneys cause so
much sickness and suffering and when
through neglect or other causes. kidney
trouble Is permitted to continue serious
results may be expected.
Your other orGans may need attention.
but your kidneys should have attention
drst because their work is most important.
II you feel that your kidneys are the
cause of your sickness or run down con-
ditiop commence takins DR.. kilmer's
5wamp-Root. the sreat kidney. liver and
bladder remedy. because if it proves to be
the remedy you need and your kidneys
oeaip to improve they will help all the
other ORGANS to health.
Prevaleney Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are among the most common dis
eases that prevail, they are almost the
asst recognized by patients, zOho usually
content th<mselves yith doeto,ing the
1eets, while the original disease con-
stantly undermines the system.
SPECIAL NorE-You may obtain a .a
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14
o1saRIaS FIaIpId RAILWAY LANDS

. yean 70 pay, loans for improvements and i've
stock under certain conditions. We own the land
We want tho land cultivated, We can afford 10 help
YOU, our interests arc mutual, want you. Buy
direct and get your FARM HOAn from the CAN.
adam PACIFIC RAILWAY. Send for free book.
lets. Write for dates and rates of excursionA
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY co.
w. A. Saith, District Representative.
0A 17th St., Denver, Colo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-12-14

SPECIAL N0TE-You may obtain a ss
ten cents to DIR. K,lmer & Co., Bingham
to prove the remarkable merit of this mt
valuable information, containing many oi
from men and women who say they founc
in kidney, liver and bladder troubles. T
well known that our readers are advised t.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-03
MAINE RURAL
CARRIER AND
WIFE KILLED
Automobile Skids on Ice
Near Thomaston and
Is Struck by Train
An Inquiry by County
Attorney

Thomaston, Me-, March Bart S.
Smalley, rural mail carrier, and his
wife were killed today when their auto
mobile was struck by Maine Central
passenger train near Georges river flag
station. At that point the highway
makes a sharp dip to the level of the
railroad and on the ce-covered surface,
it is said, the machine became unman-
ageable and skidded against the train
when Mr.. Smalley set his brakes and at
tempted to stop at the crossing.
Both the occupants of the car were
dead when trainmen and passengers
reached them. Mr.. Smalley carried mail
between Port Clyde and this city. lie
was 40 years of age and his wife 4. Four
children survive them.
County Attorney II. l.. Withee will he
gin an inquiry tomorrow.
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Measures Provisions

In round figures the measure would
authorize the formation of an army
composed of regulars, national guards
men and federal volunteers with a
total peace strength of approximately
100000 men. 1t provides for a maxi
mum strength of 10000 fighting
troops for the regular army; for
maximum of 425,0Oo for the national
guard within five years. and for or
Sanization of federal volunteers
through an extension of the summer
training camp idea. 1t is estimated
that 100000 men can be enrolled in
the latter force
The bill retains a provision for or
Sanization of industrial and technical
reserves behind the fighting lines and
authorizes the creation Of a board of
officers to control an industrial mob
ilization in time of war or imminence
of war. 1t also provides that manu-
facturers of war materials must give
orders in war time or when there is
danger of war. under heavy penalty
for failure to do So
While the minimum strength Of the
regular army remained at 100000 a
change was made before the final vste
to fix the maximum Of fighting troops
at 10000, bringing the total authorized
strength of the regular forces. includ-
ing the hospital corps and other nom
combatant troops. to 100000
While all members of the commit
tee will sign the bill. they do so under
the reservation that. they may sup
port upon the floor of the House any
amendment they desire
May Enter Saturday
poets to vote finally upon it's army
bill tomorrow, and it is possible the
first of the preparedness measures
urged by President Wilson will be
placed before both houses of Congress
on Saturday. Arrangements to expe
dite their consideration already have
been made.
In completing its bill the House
committee decided not to provide spe-
officially for the construction OF a
plant to manufacture nitric acid from
the air. general provision author
izing the government to construct
plant for this purpose with water.
steam or other power was inserted in
the measure. however. and the details
, will be worked out later in an ap-
preparation measure.
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DENIES U-BOATS
IMMUNITY ABOVE
OTHER WARSH|PS
Secretary Lansing Feels German
Contention Is Not
Tenable

Washington. March 2.-Secretary Lam
sing indicated late today that the United
States cannot accept the German con-
tention that a submarine. be cause of its
fragile construction. is entitled to any
greater degree of immunity from attack
than any other class Of warships. He in
dictated that the position of the United
States with relation to defensive arma-
ment of merchantmen was tina; any mer-
chant ship carrying cargo ana non-com-
batants was presumed to be armed de-
fensively until she acted extensively.
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COL. ROOSEVELT
WILL NOT STAND
AS A CANDIDATE

New York. March 2-Theodore
Roosevelt's determination not to al
low the use of his name as a candidate
for the Presidential nomination in the
spring primary elections was empha-
sized today by the announcement that
his secretary, John w. McGrath. had
directed the withdrawal of Mr. Roose-
velt's name from the Illinois primaries.
This is the fourth state in which Mr..
Roosevelt has refused to allow the use
Of his name. The others are Nebraska,
Minnesota and Michigan.
Mr.. Roosevelt is now on trip to the
West Indies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-03
DECISION IN
APPAM CASE
Statement Is Sent Count Won
Bernstorf but Contents With
held from Public at Request
of Counsel for German Gov
eminent, Pending Result of
Libel Action

Washington. March 1.-The state de-.
partment today sent to Count Won Bern
storff. the German ambassador, its de-
cision in the case of the British liner
Appam. which was captured by Ger
man raider and brought into Hampton
roads in charge Of prize crew. An
nouncement of the contents will be with
held at the request of counsel for the
German government pending decision
in the libel action brought by agents Of
the original British owners in the federal
court at Norfolk.
Consequently the court will be allowed
CONTINUED on Page 51ColumN 81
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Declare Him a Pu bile
Spirited Man Of High
Character
LAST OF OPPONENTS
HEARD ON THURSDAY
Saws Brandeis Is Not Trustwor--
thy and Sails Under False
Colors Petition from Har-
ward Students Is Opposed to
LOwell's Action

uosbinrton March 2.-Louis u. Bran
aois was described today by witnesses
in his behalf in the Senate investigator
of his fitness to he supreme court Jus
tice as a public spirited man OF hish
character who had incurred the enmlty
of powerful financial interests ny aoHo-
eating movements to which those inter-
ests we're opposed. Three or those WIZ
anneared for Mr.. Brandeis testl'led thal
he had been assailed only by men whose
interests he had attacked. Others With
ou+ referring to Mr. Brandeis' opponents
sa;d his reputation was high both as TO
ability and character. FRANCES feapous
of Milton, Mass, last or the character
witnesses for those opposing connrma-
ton Of the nomination, said Mr.. Bran
deis' reputation was that ne was not
..,,s.uorthv and sailed under false col
orS.
Senator Walsh Of the subcommittee
conducting the hearing has received pc
t;t,o, s,ened by more tnan 1000 Harvard
.+ud.nts protesting against the action OF
President Lowell of Harvard IN oppos-
ing Mr. Brandeis, and urging favorable
consideration Of his nomination.
Joseph Walker Witness
"Mr Brandeis got in wrong with the
sr.rc;al interests first because of his
fight against the gas companies" Joseph
walker former speaker Of the Massachu-
setts House of Representatives. told the
committee. Then he fought the New
11.,,.r then the insurance companies. by
.dyocatinr savings bank insurance for
workmen. Enmity was
Continued on Page 5co'umn 81
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Washington, March 2.-Out of
a stirring days developments in
President Wilson's fight with
Congress, the administration
forces in the Senate tonight
emerged with pledges of enough
votes to kill Senator Cores res
olution to warn Americans off
armed ships of the European
belligerents and demonstrate
that Congress stands behind the
President in his negotiations
with Germany.
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ENGLAND WILL
HOLD APPROACH
OF SUBMARINES
TO BE HOSTILE
Admiralty Makes Public Its Or
ders to Armed Mer-
chantmen

London, March 1.-The British admiral
ty tonight officially made public the adj
miraltys orders to armed merchantmen,
given Oct. %, 1915. The orders say that
the armament Of such vessels must be
used solely for resisting an attack by an
armed vessel and for no other purpose
AS British submarines and air craft are
ordered not to approach merchantmen.
the orders say, the approach to a Brit
ish merchantmen of a submarine is to
be regarded as made with hostile inten-
ton
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Conditions and General Forecast

A storm that was over the Ohio val
lev Wednesday night passed rapidly
eastward and has disappeared off the
New England coast. There have been
SHOWS within the last "a hours in the
Middle Atlantic and New England
states.
East Of the Mississippi river the
weather will be generally fair Friday
and Saturday. The temperature will be
lower Friday in the Middle Atlantic
states ana it will not change decidedly
elsewhere east Of the Mississippi river
during the next 48 hours.