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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04
Why the English Sparrow is
Undesirable,
Florence Schumpert.

Florence Schumpert.
English sparrows are the most unde-
sirable OF all birds They are more
abundant than any other bird. People
have killed out other birds but they
still let the English sparrow run at
large In fact they can't kill them
like other birds; they can only trap
them.
The English sparrow destroys gar
dens. He is almost as bad as a kill
ing frost in a garden. He eats the
small plants as soon as they appear
above ground. When the flowers appear
on the pants he pulls them Off In
stead of eating worms and bugs he
eats the vegetables.
Sparrows annoy, fight and run off
use.ul birds. Sometimes il the nest
ing season, the sparrow will bother the
nests and drive off the birds. They
drive off bluebirds, house~rens and
swallows by destroying their eggs and
young and by taking possession of
their nesting places.
They breed mites, lice and many 9TH
er kinds of vermin. They build nests
of straw and feathers which are good
breeding places for mites and lice.
They put their nests under tne caves
of the house and mites may get
through into the house. They also
may start mites among chickens by
building their nests under the caves
of the hen house.
The English sparrow destroys cher
ries, grapes, pears, peaches, bulbs and
oflwers of cultivated trees, shrubs and
vines.
Not a single State in the union has
enacted a law by which the English
sparrow may be protected; but al are
beginning to make efforts to protect
other more useful birds by driving out
the sparrow.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04
SOUTHERN RAILWAYS STATE
MENT SHOWING RECEIPTS AND
EXPENDITURES IN THE SOUTH

Washington, March 3Q-During
February, 1916. Southern Railway
company disbursed for labor, material,
supplies and other purposes $4.221,-
402 of which $3,674,996 or S7.O6 per
cent was paid to individuals and in
0ustries located in the South. This
zmount represents more than SO per
cent. of the moneys paid to the COM
pany for transportation by those locat-
&c on the lines, according to figures
announced today by Comptroller A H.
Plant showing the results Of opera
ton of the company for the month o.
February. 1916, and for the period OF
eight months ended February 29, 1916,
compared with the same month and
period in 1915 and 1914. exclusive OF
interest. rentals and other income
charges. The comparison with 1914
made for the reason that in 1915
g effect of the business depression
was reflected through the revenues OF
me company.
Gross revenue, February, 1916, So
-s27,162. an increase compared with
1915 of 81 ,OO9 ,755 or 21S7 per cent and
an increase as compared with 1914 O.
$317 ,155 or 597 per cent.
Operating expenses. taxes and u1i-
cole -tib,e railway revenue, February
-3I6. $4,O45,9S1, an increase as ccm-
57zred with 1915 of s147.73s,20 or $40
Ger cent and a decrease as compared
with 1914 of $365,73 o2 S.29 per
cent.
in addition to the foregoing operat-
ans expenses. the company spent in
February, 1916 for Improvements to
ats roadway and structures, $724, ,515.59
as against $764,54537, during Februa-
:a-y 1915. and s173,2S2.3S during Feb
rQary, 1914.
Corresponding results for the eight
1onths periods are as follows:
Gross revenue this year $45,591,9T,
An increase compared with 1915 of
$3,555,991 or $40 per cent and de-
crease as compared with 1914 Of ST.
4a9. .03S or sos per cent.
Operating expenses, taxes and un-
collectible railway revenues this year
$32, 2,24O,687, a decrease as compared
with 1915 q, s1,425,62s or 4.23 per
cent. aud as compared with 1914 OF
S3.723. .254 or 1885 per cent.
In addition to the foregoing operat-
ing expenses. the company spent dur
ing the eight months this year for i'm
provements to its roadway and struc-
lures, s5,1S9,7e9.o3, as against S.
20s. .6S1.14 during the same period in
1915 and 1883 ,561.O5 during the same
period in 1914.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04
LEVER COTTON SEED
BILL PASSES HOUSE
Would Authorize Census Director to
Collect and Publish Monthly
Statistics.

Washington, March 30-The Lever
bill authorizing the census director to
collect and publish monthly statistics
of cotton seed and cotton seed products
was passed by the house, after an all
day debate, and now will go to the
senate.
Chairman Helm, of the census COM
mittee gave notice that he would call
ND next week the Hedin bill, directing
the bureau to collect and publish sta
tistics Of cotton consumed in the man
ufacture of explosives during 1915 and
quarterly thereafter.
In reporting the Lever bill, Repre-
sentative AsweIl Of Louisiana, said
it was drafted after a conference with
the census director and that it would
afford an opportunity of making free
application of the law of supply and
oemand.
The census bureau now provides
Tor collection of statistics from all
the oil mills regarding the quantity
G: cotton seed crushed and linters OBJ
tained." he said "This bill, however,
provides for ampliication of these
statistics and makes mandatory the
publishing of them at stated periods.
Tnc additional expense probably will
be about 10000. with less annually
after the first year"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04
Malaria or CfiIls & Fever

Prescription No. 666 is prepared especially
for MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
If taken then 40 tonic the Fever will not
eeturn. II acts on the liver better than
GsIoma and does not sripe OF eicken. 2se
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04
GOVERNOR MANNING SIGNS
THE NEW TEXTILE BILLS
The Record.

The Record.
Governor Manning has signed the
act amending the act known as the 60
hour law, and also the act providing
for weekly pay rolls in cotton mills.
In commenting on the matter, the gov
ernor said:
During the past year | haze had
numerous complaints of the violation
OF the 60-hour law, letters reaching
this office from cotton mill employees
in various parts of the State. These
l.,,c.s we're le erred to the Commis-
siOner of Agriculture, Commerce and
Industries for investigation and prose
cut;on by him through his inspectors.
The commissioner advised that the Old
law was not specific enough to afford
the operatives any protection in the
matter of hours of labor. and that it
was virtually a dead letter
iSlIcE a CdI CLuI COIISIuSI dIlO1i VI INC
new act, carefully considering the ar
guments urged against its approval
and after a full conference with Hon
E. j. Watson, commissioner Of agri-
culture. commerce and industries, who
advised that the new act will make it
possible to protect the operatives with
out working any hardships on the en-
ployer, | decided to sign the act. The
commissioner states that, in his opin-
ion. failure to approve this act would
mean that it would be waste of time,
energy and money to endeayor to rem
eGy overtime abuses. and that all their
efforts in that direction would be
worthless.
"The weekly pay roll act is, in my
judgment a wise one and is calculated
to aid the operatives, in reaching the
point where he may live on a cash
basis, without doing any injury to the
employer
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice IS hereby given Lnat all per-
sons holding claims against the estate
OF Mrs. Mary z. Counts, deceased, will
present the same duly attested o ne
undersigned on or before the 10th day
/ of April, 1916. and all persons indebt'
ed to said estate will make payment
to the undersigned, as executor Of said
deceased.
c. H. COUNTS,
Executor, Mrs. Mary E. Counts, de-
ceased.
3-10-4t1taw
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04
DO YOU KNOW

o There is no Federal institu-
o ton n the continental United
O States for the reception and
o care Of lepers?
. Plague is a disease of rod
{. ents?
9 Malaria is spread by spe-
9, cial mosquito?
/" House screening is a good
3 disease preventive?
:: Fingers. flies and food spread
9 typhoid fever?
. Pellegra may be prevnted or
. cured by proper diet?
{: The United States Public
I: Health Service believes that
3 abe common towel spreads ira
" choma. a disease of the eyes?
:.
s. Children from sanitary
9 homes advance more rapidly
> in school than those from dirty
. premises?
3
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04
fn Drive Out Malaria

To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System
Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it IS
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form.
The Quinipe drives out malaiia, the
IEo7 builds UP the system. sc cents
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04

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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-04
Tho cuiulue Ths, Does Not Affect The Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININES is better than ordinary
Ouinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full 1arne and
l,,ok az T., z:.:-...c "f (. W. CO We. 2Sc
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04
REPUBLICAN LEADER IN RETREAT.

What toad of faction mnd contention can have squhted at the ear of
James r. Mann. Republican leader of the house of representatives?
He was always inclined, as he is now, to turn his back upon the
flag On February 2 1914, Japanese exclusion being under considera
obligations:
81 have been long enough in this house, hope, to know when to
place country above party. think is the time for us to be col
and not be carried off our feet because W e think perchance W e can play
politics to the disadvantage of the Democrats. We W an allegiance
to II country above OH party
On JANUARY "a last i'm a debate on national defense, Mr.. Mann's ad
vie to Republicans
81 think we ought to providl these great forces as an emergency
measure entirely apart from ordinary routine and without regard to
party lines. If England, France, Germany hMd Italy al consider such
propositions without party lines, a country like ours ought to be able
Ao sweep aside partisan considerations and try to stand together, loyal
to THE country in efforts to anD the administration OF the government
Fine words, but strangely in conflict with the present attitude OF
the mar who uttered them. The house has passed mt greater army
bill and the senate another. To bring them into agreement a confer
ece is necessary. To play politics nnA put the Democrats in a
hole" to Republican leader has Eibustered against all immediate II
ference. In this way neany a week HAS been lost while Mr.. Mann has
been showing us how he places country above party, exhibits his loyalty
and aids the administration.
No ultmatum had been issued by the president o either OF the
dates referred to above. Does the Republican headers allegiance to
country consist Of words only, and does vel his vocabulary fail HIM
when put TO the nst?-New York World.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04

Advance dope of the Congressional Union for woman suffrage
states that the members of the Suffrage Special" which visited this
section a week ago. will hold AZ big conab in Salt Lake City nn the 1tn
nd 18th OF May. Following that they will nee in Chicago o THE 10th
engagements for the grand onslaught on the Democratic powers at Wash
ington will be made. They ae loaded to the neck, they claim with pre-
ambles, wheeeses resolves, and fnales, which they have gathered in
their junketng trip we the country, and these THEY are going to fire
at congress with as much energy as directs the actors of al 15Inch gun
in their effort to put THE Susan B. Anthony resolution through the
house Of representatives.
But, after all, it is OF going to be wasted effort, especially if thy
secured all their resolutions and endorsements in the a manner that
they got them In this city and in other places, if what w e hear is true.
And herein lies quite a tale.
When they held their meeting in Leisure Hour hail i'll this city
their W people ofcerdd the conference. After several talks had
ton. worded similarly to- the resolution that hah been produced
Hnd read. in every city they visited, only with a change of name ef sena-
tor o representative to whom it a addressed, and read it with all
thu decaamatve vehemence at her command At its conclusion a mo
ton for the resolutions adoption ws made by another woman belong
ing to the party, and then all members of the party voted for its
adoption, and the chairwoman announced the Yeas had it.
There was a large number of Carson womem present at the meet
ing, but they took no part in the deliberations other than to listen at
tentvely. They were al sufragists, but meme of them was in sympathy
with the cause which brought thu Congressional Union to Nevada, and
they weref frank in telling the members of the party that faCt;t that THEY
were going about it in tire wrong way to secure universal suffrage; that
their purpose might be all right, but their judgment poor.
Anyway, the word has gne forth THAT Carson City women and IN
fact those of the entire state, are for the Congressional Union and their
motive, and no doubt within due time the representatives at Washing
ton from this state will be presented with resolutions and declarations
that all II women favor the Congressional Unions idea. 1t cam be
safely said, howtNen that such is not the case, and we're a vote taken
tomornow the issue with which THE union has become obsessed it
would be beaten twenty to one. Nor do the Nevada women like THE
methods tha Congressional Union has Followed. land when election day
rolls around they will not be slow in making their protest heard. Mean
while Nevadas representatives in congress al rest assured that the big
or senate, especially if what they do is in support OF President Wilson
and his measures.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04

Senators who delay the confirmation of Brandeis as supreme court
justice advertise themselves as useful corporation servants. If Brandeis
we're a corporation tool, promoted to the bench from a corporation law
office. he would be sitting nn the supreme court bench O. the United
States today.
But because Brandeis chooses to serve the people instead OF the
corporations, because he is a nan a dignfAd American and not the
tool of corporations willing to share THE plumber of any big bandit, he
must undergo the close scrutiny and face the opposition of United
States senators whom the corporations own.
How many senators of the United States ad going to advertise thu
fact THAT corporations w them? How many will suggest that they
ire the holders of corporation letters, receivers of corporation checks
not yet published?
And how long are THEY going to CONTINUES their opposition?
There was a day when the ownership Of senator's by corporations
might be called a matter of speculation or opinion.
That day PASSED when the Standard Oil letters Eel read, enclos-
inc cash to the senators and telling the senators what to do.
The men who hate Brandeis and fear him are the very men who
buy senator's and buy legislation.
There are interesting proofs tNt corporations control the govern
ment of the United States in this fight upon Brandeis.
The Brandeis opposition will supply AM itemized list OF senators
owned. or senators that hope to be owned some day, by the corpora
lions that make the life of a legislator profta6kl
Brandeis will be confirmed, of course. Fortunately senator's are
now elected by the people. And some corporation senator's that would
gladly obey orders and vote against brande's' At they dared do not like
+. +lXA,yht of explaining that vote later, when election day comes
around-Los Angeles Herald.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04
Interesting Meeting

At Tuesday evenings meeting OF
Leisure Hour club Miss Vanderlieth
read q paper on the Student Loan
Fund" explaining what was being
done i'll this and other state towards
helping young people striving to OBJ
tain a higher education. Mrs. B. W.
Coleman read four Cf lilies Short
Stcries," including the ONE which won
the $1,000 prize. Earlier in the even
Mrs. Coleman made d report Of the
expenses and receipts OF the Child
ren's Masquerade" and turned i'll to
the club treasurer the SUM of So. \
vote OF THANKS was extended Mrs.
Coleman, mot only for the substantial
addition to the Building fund, but for
the enjoyable evening given to Carson
people.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04

mer suits on hand, your choice for
$3.50. There are remarkable values,
and early in the season for such a sale.
a26-tf SWEETLAND & DAVIS.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has this day been duly
appointed and qualified by the Dis
trict Court of the First Judicial Dis
trict Of the State of Nevada, Ormsby
County, as the administrators of the
estate Of P. H.. Petersen, deceased.
All creditors having claims against
said estate are required to file the
same with proper vouchers and stat
utory affidavit attached with the
clerk of said court within three
months after the first publication Of
this notice, if not they will be barred
by the statute.
Dated this 18th day Of March, 1916.
MARY PETERSEN,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04
WHY GOOD ROADS ARE NECESSARY

Hene is al argument for good roads, if am is needed.
The interJatp commerce commission reports that IN one year the
railways hauled f949 6So, 500 toms. of which o55S6S40 tons were agi-
cultural products. The tonnage "a hauled over $4,000 miles of rail-
way. and before reaching the rails over 100000 miles of wagon high
ways.
Most of the latter haul was probably yer roads filled with rts
bumps. mud or dust
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04
WE WILL TAKE THE FICTITIOUS

Sam Plat, who aspres o the Republican nomination for United
senate admits the present pr csperty throughout tile country, but
SAWS it is "factitious."" We'll. even that is preferable etc the eight pacI.
and lean ears the country went through during he Roosevet-Iaft ad-
nisration Silver. too, never got much beyond 80 cents during hat
time.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04
AT LAST COUNT.

Tn, census of 1910 showed that there were at that time IN the
United States 2,5O1, 1S1 persons OF German BIRTH lH4o24 born in Aus
tra and 495fOO born in Hungary.
Between 1900 and 1910 there IA a. decrease OF IL Der cent IN the
number Of persons OF German birth in the United StaRS.
Most of the persons OF German birth now in this country am here
Drnr 70 1m)
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

In the First Judicial District Court
of the State of Nevada, Ormsby
County.
In the Matter of the Estate of P. H.
Petersen. deceased.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04
The Eagles Dance

On Friday evening, May 5th, the
members Of the local aerie of Eagles
are going to- give one OF their justly
celebrated dances, and if anything it
Will be on a more LrctentlO1 is sea G
than ever before attempted. The best
OF music will be provided and a chick
eli dinner will be served by the ladies
Of the Rebeccas. 1t has been some
time since a big dance has been at
tempted in Carson, and the Eagles
promise one that will be a surprise.
Make no reservations for Friday
night, May 5th.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04

Big Clearance Sale

We are placing on sale today all
our small hats, including turbans, your
choice for $3.50 cash. All our sum-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-04

Subscribe for the Appeal. Read your
own paper instead OF the neigthbors.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-25
PRIZE LETTER IN OUR
SILVER CONTEST

I have read with interest the farm
column for this year and will say
approve Of the move to make
the home surrounding clean and
beautiful. We have spent good deal
of time in this matter and find it
to be well worth our attention.
We have small lawn and trees
also a beautiful flower garden. The
flower plot is separate from the lawn
because find it is a mistake to set
plants in the lawn as they become
dwarffy and are hard to NOW around,
except in the elevated beds.
We started with flowers Of the
hardy common sorts and have added
a little each year till now we have
large variety. OF the plant and
bulb sorts / find the SNOWFALL, Bleed
ing Heart, Honey Suckle, Peonies
and roses, also Flowering Crab and
lilac are very hardy and once started
you have very little to do except to
keep down weeds and dig around
them twice a year. We had beauti-
full flowers on these from early spring
till frost.
Our seed-plant pot consists Of Pan
sizes, Pinks, Snap Dragons, Shasta
Daisies, carnations, lilies and Sweet
Williams. We always plant good
lot OF ANNALS so we have flowers Of
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-25
Two Letters With a Single Aim.
Community that Breathes as one

Editors note: Following will be
found the two prize letters for this
week. Note that one writer gives
his opinions and the other tries to
get interviews and gets them, but
on the condition that she leaves out
the identity of the persons making
the comments We believe that Mrs.
Andrews has correctly reflected the
sentiment in her community, and 1t
is exactly what the county commits
sioners and the directors of the fair
want. They want to know what the
people say and think. They will all
be surprised to know that people liv-
ing within 80 miles of the fair should
eb so badly misinformed on some
things, or should be so credulous as
to accept such mistaken ideas and
comment upon a mistaken basis. The
very fact that persons interviewed
were not willing to have their names
published in connection with what
they said, is in itself an indication
that they did not themselves believe
or feel sure of what they were saying.
But we are letting the people
make the arguments; we are only
publishing it and paying the prizes.
II the directors of the fair want to
reply they have the privilege along
with the rest. If not, the criticisms
run hard against them.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-25
BETTER HOMES DEPARTMENT
The Republican Pays 81 Each Week for an Idea
on What You Have Planned to Increase
Your Crop Yield or Make Home More
Beautiful City Lot or Farm

| nearly every kind. Our motto 10
I'VE will have the prettiest place on
ed. N0pe-
This coming spring we will add q
rev more seeds and plants that we
nave seen and try to make q few
changes as to position SO that the
smaller plants will be next to tho
road and the next larger to them and
SO on, which will give 1t more pleas
ing effect. -'"'
People, who think of beautifviny
the mouse wards, must keep hogs
chickens and other live stock away
or failure Is sure, as plants cannot
grow as fast as stock eat them.
Inc hardest yet pleasantest ioh Ia
tne cutting Of flowers, as the more
you cut off the more there will be-
Last summer as people passed hv
.ney would say, isn't that beauti-
ful place." and I only wished thew
would stop and carry off some Of 4
and help us keep them down. trv
TO get my friends to Join in This
matter as poorly kept house LOT
spolis the looks of the entire farm
ana the Hover garden is an excellent
pace Tor wife and children to spend
q little OF their spare time looking at
the flowers, as I hold that toe mnch
gossip Is immoral.
NEILs ANDERSON,
r. +. D. No. 2.