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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07

II had some acquaintance with Cap
tain Masterman," he said. 'In fact,
we were strong friends, although our
views were divergent upon certain
subjects. I shall be happy to see to
the interment and to take charge of
any papers that my old colleague may
have left, pending the appointment of
an official trustee
Lieutenant Paget was convinced
that MacBeard was lying. Why, it
was hardly ten minutes since Master
man had denounced him in his char
acteristically unmeasured terms! And
at that moment, apparently by coinci-
dence, but doubtless on account Of q
slight jar to the couch on which the
body had been laid, a bulky envelope
fell out Of the dead mans pocket. =.
MacBeard stopped hastily and was
about to transfer it to his own when
Donald INTERVIEWED.
Excuse me, but is that not adj
dressed to me?" he asked. my name
Is Paget-Lieutenant Paget."
He was sure that he had seen his
name upon the envelope, and it &C.
Cured to him that this must be the
document about which Masterman had
spoken. Donald felt greatly touched
to think that Captain Masterman had
had him in his crazy mind, even be-
fore their accidental meeting, out Of
all his acquaintances.
MacBeard had placed his hand over
the envelope, as if to hide the ad-
dress; but, seeing that it was impos-
sfble to deny Donald's assertion, he re-
Piled:
II suppose that you are the man
you claim to be, and can prove it? A
good many persons are anxious to
profit by Captain Masterman's discov-
cries."
The insolent challenge, and the
sneering tone awakened Donald's an
ger. he grasped the professor by the
wrist which held the letter.
II am not accustomed to having my
identity questioned" he answered.
''You'll hand over that envelope, and
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
KILL INSECTS IN GRAIN BIN
Carbon. Bisulphide Is Recommended
for Destruction Of Insects In
M -l.,l> :.4@ Stored Grain. 5-. a,9 II

4 Carbon bisulphide used at the rate
of five to eight pounds to ], 900 cubic
feet Of space is recomm ended for the
destruction Of insects in stored grain
The grain bins should be air tight and
the temporal uref above 20 h degrees
Burlap sacks or cotton waste satur
ated with liquid may be thrust into
the grain. The carbon bisulp may
also be sprayed over the grain With &
pump through a small opening In thu
side 81 the bin. The gas kills III III:
.Weevils in So hours &
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
FATTENlNG FOOD FOR DUCKS
,cornmeal, Wheat Bran and Beef Scraps
Mixed With Milk or Water Is
Recommended as Good.

A good fattening food: for ducks is
three parts cornmeal, one part wheat
bran and one part high-grade beef
scraps mixed crumbly with milk or wa
er.and fed at morning and noon. The
evening food should consist of crack
ed corn. No more. should be fed at
one. meal than they will eat up
promptly, and then the troughs should
be removed. 49,, ~ : IS ~ =. !.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07

ne may be more likely to get seed we'll
adapted to his conditions. It is advis-
able to buy as soon after harvest as
possible, as at this time prices are
likely to be lowest. IL the farmer de-
lays, his neighbors may dispose of all
their surplus grain and. he may be-
forced to plant seed grown under con-
.ditions radically different from his
own. If the farmer patronizes Seeds
man he should insist on getting seed
grown as near his section as possible.
If seed is affected by diseases, care
full inspection will usually disclose the,
fact. The presence Of shrinking smut
in wheat is indicated by the odor and
the presence Of scab by the appear
ance Of the kernels. Purchased seed
should, of course, be cleaned and treat;
ed for the destruction of the spores Of
disease-producing fungi, if the exam
ination shows this to be necessary.
Selecting Varieties.
In choosing varieties of wheat, the,
farmer should be guided by the ex-
periences Of his neighbors and the adj
vice Of his state experiment station.
This is true also of rye, but there are
available fewer varieties Of rye than Of
wheat. The stations can furnish COM
parative statistics on the yields and
behavior of number of varieties Of
the two cereals.
After the grain farmer has procured
a supply Of satisfactory seed he should
store it carefully, SO that 1t will keep
in good condition and will be safe from
the depredations of rats, mice and in
sects. Bins which are supposedly rat
proof are available on practically all
farms and it will pay farmers to see
that they are kept in good condition
to keen out the rodents.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
A Man Was Standing There.

afterward will submit my proofs to
whoever is qualified to receive them
and you can do the same."
MacBeard's hand opened and Don
aid took out the envelope.
"Why, my deag sir" said the pro-
fessor with an e Pbarrassed laugh, II
really had no intention of Withholding
anything that is legitimately yours, I
assure you, nor of questioning your
good faith. I was a little startled
at the moment. Perhaps, as mutual
friends Of the late Captain Master
man, we may take care Of his inter-
ests jointly" !"
AS Donald made no reply Of any
nature, MacBeard turned to the ply
stefan, and had soon completed the
arrangements for the removal Of the
body. Then he went to the clerks
desk. ~ 4..*25, ....,..
He held the envelope In his hand
still, and he was about to place it in
his pocket when, his glance fell upon
"a sentence Of the manuscript within.
Donald drew it forth and read: IA:
F.. In the event Of your hearing Of my sud
den death you must not delay moment,
but go to my house at 166 ......... street
Baltimore. Above all, beware Of Mac
Beard. He is an enemy Of the human
race. So much I have learned. but b. .s
& Donald thrust the loose sheet into
his trousers pocket and replaced the
envelope, containing the. rest Of the
manuscript, Ii the inner pocket Of his
coat just as MacBeard returned.
He would 60 to the house In Balti-
more, and see; what there was to be
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
Norway:

Norway.
The Bergen steamship company has
donated $500 to the Norwegian sea-
mems mission for the, building of
new church in ,Buenos Aires. !. -
Karl Ostvig, the opera singer, has
been engaged to sing at five concerts
in Vienna. He is.to receive $3.50 for
each concert. II. - T. ~ r. .. 4.
In some localities it was very diff
cult to get women to take care Of the
stock at the mountain pastures last
summer. A farmer at Totem had to
pay his dairy maid $40 a year and all
expenses. Besides, she. charged "a
cents for each calf born In the dairy
which she had charge Of. 81: ls ss; s.+
\ Behring'S in nickei-copper mines in
Canada owned BY the Christiansanl
Nickel Refining company Jointly with
the British government indicate ore
deposits to the amount Of 16, OOO, OO0
tons. Mining operations will be con,
Quoted on lines. dictated by experiences:
with similar mines in Norway. ,s ss
The order Of St. Olaf is now seventy
years old, having been estab lished BY
King Oscar I. The statutes originally
enacted by the. order a continued il.
force without change TIL the year 1904.
when they were reVi Used. 1s.I.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07

There IS. q, demand for exploratio hons
Tor coal 81 Ye4syssel, Denmark Gas
has: been ssovered ii that Sect Hon 10
Gently and sdendsts believe that coal
beds ullderlie the region. Il II DFo-
posed that money be raised By popular
subscription to defray the expense of.
the explorati lions or behring's. Owing
to the difficulty -ofs obtaining ceal at.
the present time, the people are keen
" interested "a all prospects Of min
ing coal IN Denmark. H$5 5$s
. Germany has offered to supply q
certain Quantity OF potatoes to Den
mark. In exchange. however, Ger
many will expect Denmark to supply
her with articles Of which she is in.
need. 49, ~ r., -. T.. E:..,. &. 1T
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
TEACH COLT TO LIKE GRAIN
This Should Be Done Before Young
Animal Is Weaned-Aliow Lib
I ;ss erai Ration Of %AlfaIfa 10 M

II ID The colt should be taught. to eat.
grain before It is weaned, and. after
being Weaned should be allowed q lib:
5pral ration Of alfalfa or clover hay
With other availabl roughage. such as
corn fodder, kafir butts, cane hay and
ytraK. ..SE
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
CHAPTER IL (continued.)

SSSoA0 SSeo
swered. "Tve been c1aled crazy ever
since saw the sea seipent off Aber-
deem. I have to thank MacBeard for
that. Ever since he learned that I
was on the track Of something big,
he has been trying to queer me. And
when I discovered mammalian life on
the sea floor, was called an impos-
tor, which hurt more. But as I see
it, lieutenant, q man can only be true
to himself, and I stand for truth and
fair play, moderation and courteous
dealings, not mudslinging and invec-
tive, and calling names, like that pig
eon-brained, pot-faced porous plaster,
MacBeard."
"But at least you won't mention
these matters to people who-who
haven't open minds" pleaded Donald.
mo, sir. ]. wash my hands Of them
all. That's why I have told you about
this. But If you don't listen, If you
don't warn the world"
III" exclaimed Donald. "Good Lord,
Masterman, you can't suppose that I
am able to stake my professional ca
reer upon the retailing Of such a
story! Even supposing it true, the
thing won't happen in our time. Why
should world epoch terminate in
this particular generation and another
begin?'
Masterman leaped out of his chair
and stood beside the lieutenant. He
twined his fingers convulsively in his
long beard, and there was look Of
fanaticism upon his face.
because it has already terminated
and begun" he shouted. because I
have.felt theml"
"Seen them, you mean!'
'FeH them, sir! Ocean men. Mon
sters, between the Shetlands and the
,Faroes, just where the continental
shelf rises to a hundred feet-feet,
sir, not fathoms-and then sinks to
the uttermost abysses Of the sea. A
natural ladder, sir, mountain path
up to the world. And If you won't
tell the world"
He broke off and stared at the door
leading into the passage from which
they had entered the cardroom. A
man was standing there. He was per-
haps fifty years Of age, short, rather
chubby, his round face covered with
sparse, prickly growth of hair. His
figure was rotund, and like many
short, round men with sparse boards,
he had an appearance Of pompous dig
nifty.
Somehow Donald imagined that he
had been behind the door for long
time, and that his entrance had been
prompted by curiosity so uncontrol-
liable that it overcame all sense Of
shame or fear of discovery.
''MacBeard! !" calculated the captain
quickly. "Donald, my lad-Donald-''
He stopped and looked at Donald in
a dazed way. He put his hands to his
head, a look of bewilderment succeed
ed that Of anger, and he sat down
again heavily. His features were suf-
fused with blood.
Donald sprang toward him.
"Captafn Masterman! Are you ill?"
he cried, shaking the old man by the
shoulder.
MacBeard came into the room and
stood beside him, looking down at the
captain. Donald was conscious, even
in that moment, of strong personal
antagonism toward this man.
II am afraid he has had seizure"
said MacBeard.
Capt. Jonathan Frederick Masterman
looked into the Heutenant's face with
an expression of pathetic helplessness,
smiled, sighed very deeply, stretched
out his legs, and died.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
5 - 2 - a q.
Sweden.

All political interest in Sweden at
the present time Is centered upon the
efforts to. form q new cabinet. AS Will
be remembered, the recent riksdak
elections resulted in gain for the So
cialists and liberals and in q loss for
the conservatives, but the victory of
the socialists and liberals was not so
decisive as to take the fighting spirit
and ambit ton for power out Of the con-
servatives, and the king hoped for a
coalition cabinet, made up Of liberals,
socialists and conservatives. He called
upon M. J. Widen, president of the Sec
ond chamber of the riksdak, and for
mer minister Of the interior, to form
this coalition cabinet, but Widen was
unable to accomplish the task. The
socialists felt that the gulf between
them and the conservatives is too deep
to be bridged and many party con-
situations strengthened the belief that
the inclusion of the conservatives was
a forlorn hope of the king and his
advisers. The liberals felt the same
way as the socialists.
The state department, at the request
Of the food administration, has asked
the British government to release the
three bags Of Swedish mail seized at
Halifax from the steamer that brought
DR.. Lundbohm, a member Of the Swe-
dish economic mission, to this country.
It developed the pouches are at the
British embassy in Washington with
their seals intact Sweden is under
stood to insist that the pouches must
be delivered to the Swedish legation
without being examined, as they were
in transit as courier or official mail.
A close supporter and friend Of
Hjalmar Branting, the socialist lead
er, In discussing the program Of the
new government of Sweden, said in
part "The new government has an
extensive and interesting program
which it has not yet written, as it
must be the subject of discussion and
perhaps compromises with the liberals.
It's biggest task may be said to be
the revision Of the constitutional provi-
sion relating to. the election of men,
bers Of the first chamber, the basis
now being the proportionate amount
of taxes the voters pay. We want
as in America. We
shall so alter the constitution to grant
votes to women. We shall try to i'm
pr0ve the economic conditions An.
other of our important tasks will be
to solve the problem Of unemploy-
ment which is found mainly in win
ter"
Statements from Washington alleg-
ing the existence Of a secret agreement
under, which Sweden Is Obliged to ex-
port iron ore to Germany caused sur
prise in Sweden, but the Associated
Press was informed that no such
agreement exists The Graengesberg
company, which controls virtually the
whole Swedish iron and steel trade,
has an agreement with the Swedish
government specifying the amount Of
ore the company is permitted to ex-
port. M. Millner, director of the
Graengesberg company, said: '"There
are many reasons why we cannot. dis
continue exporting ore to Germany.
There are sound business and econem-
ic reasons, utterly unconnected with
political questions or sympathies with.
one or the other belligerent." 80,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07

.=.a.s Her Generosity. s :s=.@:5 n
B Jeweler ST or cash, madam, I give
5 per cent discount. 2 Customer lair.
=ily))-"Oh, charge it. I've no desire q
reduce your profit 2 b Il s.:s &.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
I Lieutenant Paoe< sees aspect. !
men Of the strange race which
5Masternnan has described.
Her Generosity.

(To. BR 5CoNTINUED.)
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
Foe 4 Is Waste,

:sS S.s:5 Foo 70 Waste. ss
Are you g tramp? No, mum, Tn
q food conserver. Have you got any
old food you don't want Wasted &
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-11-07
Buy Seed From Neighbor.

If the farmer is dependent on out
side sources for his seed, he should buy
from his neighbor if possible, so that
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27

people of this noble city to stop drink
ing. For the efficiency of the army
and navy, for the protection of the
young men enlisting, for the honor of
the flag and the preservation of the
country, we call upon Chicago pa
triots to stop drinking. For the sake
of suffering women and children, for
the betterment OF the whole human
race, VIC plead with Chicago patriots
to stop wasting $2,7o0,0O0 every week.
Chicago's leadership under Mayor
William Hale Thompson in enforce
ment against the anarchistic Sunday
saloon has bettered conditions in
every city of America. His stand has
made the whole country more loyal
to law and country. Let Chicago
now take the lead in this new cru-
SADIE against the use of alcoholic liq-
uors and the fame of her glorious
leadership will be heard above the
conflict of every battle field
Philip Yarrow.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27
New Era Ahead
for Centraia
Dry Victory Means More Business
and Better Government, Says
Sentinel

A comparison of wet and dry cities
in Illinois furnishes convincing proof
that when city votes out saloons, it
almost always secures the service of
better men in an official capacity.
A typical case is that of Centralia
which in the recent local option cleo
tons not only voted to remain in the
dry column, but eletced the best set
of city officials within its history.
Commenting upon the election, the
Ccntra1ia Sentinel says:
New Era for City
There is new era ahead for Cen
tralia.
ats dawn started with the adoption
of the commission form of govern
ment for Ccntralia, and the sun of
progress came we'll above the horizon
with the election of five exceptionally
capable men as the first officers I'M
der this new form of modern city
management.
"The enemies of the reform are
routed and its knockers have been
dismayed. Ali will be boosters after
couple of years of demonstration
of progress and efficiency which these
elected friends of the plan will speed
| lily prove by deeds.
Bootlegging Doomed
"The day of the bootlcgger in Cen
tralia passes with the new regime, if
prompt and fearless police action can
accomplish it. This law-breaking
class of citizens are not needed in Cen
tralia, and the plying OF their secret
traffic will at least become so difficult
as to make it Improbable. All good
citizens Of Centralia desire this. Some
of the most decided vets agree with
the drys this far, and will render their
aid in enforcement of the law and the
unfolding of the majority of opinion.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27
'Drys Gain Big Area
in Recent Elections
Add Twenty Cities and Towns to Dry
Column-Lose Only Six Small
Places; Close 400 Saloons

The result OF the local option cleo
tons of April ; and II grows in i'm.
portancc as full returns arc received.
A gain OF 20 cities and towns, includ-
ing Springfield, the state capital, and
Dapville, city of over 10000, the
elimination of approximately 400
drinking resorts, and the election of
| dry mayors and councils in many
cities formerly ruled by the vets.
mark the greatest advance in years
Tor the dry cause in Illinois.
How the Towns Voted
The result of the two April cleo
tons was as follows:
Wet Towns Voting Dry
Andalusia, Atkinson, Clearlakc,
Danforth, Danville, Gold, Harris,
Henry, Highland, Johnston City. La
con, Lake, Morris, Pawnee, Sandoval,
Springfield, Union, Wamac, Wau-
conda, White Ash.
Dry Towns Voting Wet
Gardner, Goodc, Lebanon, New
Douglas, Vernon, West Chicago,
Dry Towns Remaining Dry
Alba, Auburn, Boisdarc, Brooksidc,
Gainesville, Centralia, Cornwall, Eff
fngham, Fairfield, Hampshire, Litch-
field, Meridian, Riccland, Shawnee.
Zion City.
Wet Towns Remaining Wet
Amboy, Carlinvillc, Carlyle, Diver-
non, Elniiiurst, Elmwood Park, Ga
lena, Grand Tower Harmon, Ha-
vana, Herrin, Hopkins, Maple Park,
Nauvoo, Ottawa, Otto, Pana, South
fort, Tamma, Valley.
In Galena the wet majority was
reduced from 468 in 1916 to 312 this
year; in Amboy the wet majority was
cut down from 1917 in 1916 to 80 this
year. In Carlinvillc and several other
wet cities there was a similar falling
off of the wet vote, while in Ccntralia
and other dry towns voting to remain
dry. the dry majority was greatly in
creased. The greatest drift of senti-
ment was in Springfield, where a wet
majority of 1900 three years ago was
changed to a dry majority of 484 this
year.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27
A GREAT ENEM Y

My life experiences have forced
upon me the convictions ! have ex-
pressed. Alcohol is truly greater
enemy to mankind than any other
drug, and we suffer intellectually from
its poison, not because we cannot get
from under it, but because we will
not. However, | would be rank
pessimist and unworthy if I did not
believe sufficiently in mankind to
strongly hope that the time is not far
distant when we shall know the I'M
reason of alcohol and then put it
away.-Dr. ]. N Hurry, in Texas
Medical Journal"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27
Why Denver Woke Up
on Liquor Question

Hon. John G.. Cooper, a member
of the House of Representatives from
Ohio, in a recent speech in Congress,
pointed out the remarkable change OF
sentiment among the people of Den
yer upon the liquor question since the
city voted dry. In 1914, Denver voted
wet by 5000 majority. In 1916, after
Ia years trial of Prohibition, the city
reversed itself and voted dry by 49,
600 majority. The reason for the
change is to be found in the following
summary of the benefits of Prohibi-
ton as published in one OF the daily
papers of Denver on December II
1915:
Surprising Gain in Business
Takes have decreased
Finances of municipality never
were SO good.
Business is better than it has ever
been.
Every man who wants work can
get it.
There are fewer vacant houses and
stores than ever before.
Building permits, especially for the
last six months, show a decided gain
particularly in the matter of small
homes.
collections are 40 per cent better
Savings accounts in Denver have
broken all records.
"Hotels whose proprietors predicted
they would be driven out of business
within three months are planning ex-
tensions, and two new million-d dollar
hotels are assured within year.
Crime Decreases
divorce suits filed show decrease
of 40 per cent.
ARRESTS for all causes have de-
creased 81 per cent.
ARRESTS for drunkenness have de-
creased 50 per cent
ARRESTS for vagrancy have de-
creased S. per cent.
"The cost of maintaining the city
Jail has decreased 20 per cent.
"The cost of maintaining the coun-
ty jail has fallen 81 per cent.
"The number of murders, suicides
and burglaries has fallen off at an
astonishing rate.
"There have only been two murders
in Denver in 1916. One of these was
so clearly case of self-defense
against a dementcd man that the jury
reached verdict of not guilty in less
than 20 minutes. The other case has
not come to trial. At least hall
dozen murders year was formerly
Denyer's average"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27
End Liquor Making to Save Grain.
Is Plea By Clifford Pinchot

bredd-WhchF
Pncho consefvatonist put question
audience of Philadelphia clubwomen which
eliminate consumption
would housewife
should do hers. He added:
of eliminated nations
cereal food for making the nation drunk.
Frye barley grains selling high prices
food We short of food We shall
proper vigorous therefore, keep
turning drink the equivalent
nations wheat cropr