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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
nefends Grnnnd Mole.

New York Sun: From an examination
of the stomach contents of 200 moles
taken in all months Of the year it was
found by the bureau of biological survey
OF the United States department of ag-
riculture that earth worms and white
grubs constitute the bulk Of the food.
Beetles and their larvae and other in
sects that enter the ground, spiders,
centipedes. cocoOns and puparia also
form a part of the diet In one stomach
were found the remains of III small
white grubs, in another $50 ant puparia,
in another 10 cutworms and in another
~ earthworms. The presence Of starchy
material in some of the stomachs is
proof that the mole occasionally finds
vegetable food, as certain seed grains
softened by contact with the moist soil,
an acceptable addition to its worm and
insect diet. Seed coats of corn, wheat,
oats and peanuts have been identified
in few stOmachs. Judgment against
the mole may be rendered when it act.
uallyy invades the lawn-the overt cat
but no general warfare against an in.
sect eating mammal should be encOur'
aged
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
NEW CLUBHOUSE FOR
L. $. SAILORS IN ENGLAND
Men of American Flotilla Are to BE
Made Happy

Base American Flotillas in British
Waters, July 6.-(Correspondence of the
Associated Press -- Authorization 10
spend all the money necessary properly
to equip their new clubhouse with ath.I
letic apparatus and musical instru-
ments has just been received by the
American sailors from the navy depart.
ment in Washington. The news was
received with the greatest enthusiasm
by the men. II gives them what amounts
to carte blanche in the matter of pro.
viding for their shore amusements over
here
The first step upon receipt Of the well
come news was to dispatch an order to
the United States for $1,000 worth OF
musical instruments to augment the
string orchestra which entertains the
men every Saturday night in their new
clubhouse. Their order also calls for
plentiful supply Of the latest rag
time and other typical American music,
which has made a big hit with the ma
tive population.
The next order will be for athletic
apparatus to equip the gymnasium Of
the club now nearing completion. This
equipment will include wrestling mats,
punching bags. boxing gloves, weight
machines, horses, rowing machines and
other fixtures essential to an up-to-date
gymnasium floor. The gymnasium will
be ready about August /. Besides six
shower baths there will be a tea room
and a place where the men can pur-
chase tobaccos and light refreshments
at pre-war prices.
The concert hall feature Of the club
has been playing moving pictures and
concerts to crowded houses for a month.
II is generally patronized not only by
the men but their officers. The British
commodore Of the port was the honored
guest at a show the other night, the
feature OF which was a lecture on the
flying at the western battlefront. de-
livered by a Canadian major I'm the
Royal Flying corps from Toronto. His
pictures took the bluejackets up and
down the British and French lines in
France
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02

Popular Science Monthly: The cheap
est and most effective method of elimi-
mating poison ivy, according to experts
Of the department of agriculture, is the
simple one of roofing up the plants and
destroying them. II the poison ivy is
in large fields 1t may be necessary to
plow and cultivate the land. Ivy on
large trees, stone walls and buildings
can be killed by arsenate Of soda, at the
rate of two pounds to ten gallons of
water Two or three applications are
sufficient. The fall Of the year is the
safest time to handle poison ivy, because
at that time the sap and pollen are out
Of the plant. With the exercise Of due
care, the use of overalls and gauntleted
gloves will enable most individuals TO
deal with the plant without danger. A
further protection is to grease the hands
with lard and after the plants have
been handled To wash off the hands
with strong alkaline soap.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02

There Is more caiarrn In this sec
ton Of the country than all other dis
eases put together. and for years II
was supposed TO be incurable. Doctors
prescribed local remedies, and by con.
stantly failing TO cure by local treat
rlent, pronounced 1t incurable. Catarrh
is a local disease, greatly influenced
by constitutional conditions, and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured ,,
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a
constitutional remedy, IS taken inter
nally and acts through the blood Oh
the mucous surfaces OF the system. One
hundred dollars reward is offered for
any case that Halls Catarrh Cure fails
TO cure. Send for circulars and testi.
monials.
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
DEMAND FOR SOUTHERN MOSS.
New and Extended Uses for Picturesque
Product of Lower South.

Manufacturers Record: The high
price Of cotton and other conditions
brought about by the war have had a
stimulating effect upon the moss indus
try i'm Louisiana. As the prices Of cot
ton scared many manufacturers hunted
for substitutes for that staple, and
some Of them found that moss would
serve their purpose. AS "a result Of this
situation the demand for moss is CON
stantly increasing and the moss busi-
ness in this state has reached large pro-
portions. The moss output Of Louisiana
last year was worth S2O0OOOO. This
year il will reach mort than $4,000 000
-Four moss factories are located at
Plaquemine. doing flourishing bust
ness. The largest moss factory In the
state Is located at Whitecastle. La.
Plants are also in operation at Rose.
dale Opelsusas and several other places
in the state
Moss is an annual crop In Louisiana.
II grows wild on cypress. oak and gum
trees Ia the swamps. Production of the
crop costs nothing, and the only cost
is the process Of gathering, curing. gin.
ming and marketing
The moss Is gathered by laborers.
who receive from s. 10 Sl2 per ton for
the prduct This nets laborers from
$3.50 TO $500 per day. The laborers
gather the moss from the boughs OF
trees that overhang streams in the
swamps The moss is loaded into skiffs
/ a. "a 20 ln 1
10 the factories
At the factories the moss Is put
through a curing process and after II
is cured II is then put through a gin
| with teeth like a comb. After Il Is
ginned or combed II is placed in a press
and baled. the bales averaging 100
pounds each. II is then ready for the
market.
For many years the process Of curing
moss has been slow. from two to three
months being required. but recently IN,
demand for the product stimulated tn,
inventors TO activity and a system ha,
been devised by some Of the manufac
turers for curing moss within a few
days time.
The demand for moss has become s,
great that the prices have begun to al
vance The selling price now range,
from to l-2 cents per pound. and IN,
indications are that II will go still high
er
Large quantities OF moss are used bl
the automobile factories and the manu-
facturers Of railroad sleeping cars an,
coaches In making cushions. Manufac
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
urers of mattresses also use moss ex-

turers Of mattresses also use moss eX-
tensively.
Experiments made during the last few
months show that moss will make high
grade ropes, and some Of the ropemak-
ers have begun TO use it for that pur'
pose.
Moss is taking the place Of cotton in
many articles that require packing or
filling" There is also reason to believe
that munition manufacturers have
found II valuable in turning out war
supplies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
JULES CAMBON DEN0UNCES
MICHAELIS AS FAI5SIFIER
Purpose Of TeutOn Was TO Mislead, Is
Charge.

Paris. Aug. 2.--Jules Cambon. gen
eral secretary Of the ministry Of for
eign affairs. commenting on Premier
Ribots reply In the chamber Of depu'
ties TO the recent statement Of DR..
Michaelis. the German chancellor, with
regard 20 a secret treaty with Russia,
said the Associated Press. yesterday:
The purpose OF Herr Michaelis was
20 mislead the anti-annexationist ele-
ments OF Russia and the United States
In attributing TO France a desire 70 an
mex what had never belonged 70 II. No
Frenchman. myself among them, who
keeps the memory OF the sad wound Of
1870 would have dreamed OF precipitat-
ing Europe into a war 10 avenge this
industry. but since war has been Inn
posed upon us, Il Is natural and just
that we should profit by Il 20 retake
what had been unjustly torn from us. "
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
Few COnyeniences.

Couldn't I prevail upon you madam
to buy a household necessity at nom
inal price," asked the suave agent.
You might" answered the hard faced
woman at the door, IF you're one Of
them there hypnotists. My, husbands
such a tightwad that about the only
household necessity he tolerates about
here is me-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02

Louisiana. In 1863 Prince Edward Is
land, formerly Isle st. Jean, was separ-
ated from Nova Scotia and given dis
tinct government, whilst, in 1854 SINH
lar action was taken in regard to New
Brunswick Now the idea is that all
three Provinces should be reunited
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
Without Fear.

Washington Star: The first shall be
last and the last shall be first" quoted
the devout citizen.
1t makes no difference TO me how
you arrange EN-" replied the expert
commercialist. I'm get mineeither way.
I'm the middle man."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02

Baltimore American: Mrs. Comeup.
they tell me your daughter has got in
with the bong tong"
"Nothin' OF the sort My Amanda
ain't got in with anybody that amt I'm
the best sassiety"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
FEAR AIR RAIDERS WILL
BOMB CATHEDRAL WINDOWS

York. July 6.-tBy MaiD.-The ia.
NOUS stained glass windows OF York
Cathedral are to be removed because Of
the possibility Of air raids, the dean
Of York stated in a sermon recently.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
STRIKE THREATENED ON S. p.

san Francisco, Aug. 2.--Eight thous-
and five hundred trainment OF the
southern Pacific company have voted
TO 90 on strike next saturday night,
unless grievance claims against the
railroad company are settled II became
known hero today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
THE POURBOIRE.
New York Chauffeurs COntemptuous
Question Draws a Sharp Retort

Question UTdWs oIHIP IsV'"''
Washington Star: Lord Eustace Per-
CIV is renowned for his quick, sharp Wit
In New York recently he took a taXicab
TO his hotel and duly paid and tipped
the chauffeur on his arrival. But the
chauffeur accustomed to our American
extravaganza seemed to think the up
too small.
whats this here for, my lord2' he
said. and he looked at the coin in his
hand with some contempt.
Lord Eustace, as he turned away re-
piled curtly:
Drink, I'm inclined to think, Judging
by your nose"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
For "A Sprained Ankle.

If you will get bottle of Chamber
lain's Liniment and observe the direc-
tions given Herewith faithfully, you
will recover in much less time than is
usually required. For sale by all deal
arg
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-02
All He Could Stand.

Boston Transcript; Wife-Tom, l
want 500 for pin money.
Hub-Great Scott! Here 1t is, but I'm
darned glad you don't want to buy
spikes.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24
GRAIN SITUATION rs ACUTE

The mass meetings of the milk pro-
ducers last week disclosed into'erable
conditions in the dairy industry Of
New England and meeting Of the
executive committee Of the New Eng
land Milk Producers Association has
been called for Tuesday evening, May
% at Boston. Immediate action is
nee ssary to avert disaster end this
board will take steps to relieve the
harassed and discouraged producers
Of New England. What action will be
taken is rot known, but it is supposed
it will relate to more satisfactory
price for milk and urge the coopera-
ton of civic authorities to bring about
relief in the grain situation. The lat
ter has become acute. The price Of
the commodity has scared above all
records. Its scarcity is the matter Of
serious concern in all parts Of New
England. Not few farmers find
IL impossible to secure grain for i'm
mediate use and there is evidence that
it cannot be obtained in necessary
quantities in the future. In fact, re-
lief must be found and it is hoped that
the executive committee will point
the way. 1t is likely that the COM
mittee will recommend an increase In
tho r,rioa If mill Tho produraYa
are strongly in favor Of an immediate
increase.
A straw indicating the situation In
the dairy industry is afforded by the
slaughtering reports at Brighton and
Watertown. For the week ending
May 8 there was 1895 calves; for the
week ending May 1, 8433; correspond
ing week last year, 1925.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

Word that the Sunday evening train
from the north would carry Marshal
Jofre through Rutland on his way
back to the metropolis from a flying
visit to Montreal was rapidly passed
about Rutland and about 5000 people
were at the station to catch glimpse
of the hero Of the Marine when the
train pulled in. They were not dis
appointed for when the train stopped
the grizzled veteran appeared on the
platform wearing his famous smile
which became more pronounced when
the assembled crowd burst into a great
cheer. The distinguished Frenchman,
as soon as il was quiet enough, adj
dressed the people, thanking them
for the big reception rendered him on
such short notice lie also leaned
over the platform rail and enthusiast
ically shook all hands within reach
during his ten-minute stay in the
Marble City.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24
MAKE WORK EASIER
Manchester People are Pleased 70
Learn How il has Been Done

Manchester People are Pjeased 70
Learn How II has Been Done
It's pretty hard 10 attend TO duties
With constantly aching back;
With annoying urinary disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills make work
easier for many sufferer.
They're for bad backs.
For weak kidneys.
Here is convincing proof Of merit.
o. f. Train, lumber inspector, River
street, Manchester Depot, says: my
kidneys were irregular in action,
sometimes being too frequent, then
again sluggish. Ny back caused me
considerable pain, too. My work
obliges me 10 do heavy lifting and /
think that is where the trouble start
ed. Somehow / learned Of Doan's
Kidney Pills and started their use. l
took about three or four boxes and
haven't used any since, although that
was about seven years ago"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Train had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. adv-5-Z
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

At conference called by Mayor J.
Holmes Jackson. Of Burlington. the
problem Of how best TO relieve ths
shortage Of water at Fort Ethan Allen
was solved and through the co-opera-
ton Of the water commissioners Of
Winooski and Burlington II was dccid-
ed that the Winooski water system
would be connected with the water
system OF Burlington by pipes to run
across the bridge at the foot Of Col
chester avenue by which means any
possible amount Of water can be sent
into the Winooski system from the
Burlington reservoir, giving the mill
tary authorities an opportunity 70
pump water from the Winooski rcser-
voir. Coloner Rivers, commander at
the fort explained to those in the con-
ference the need Of immediate rlicf
from the water shortage at Fl Ethan
Allen. The great handicap Of not hav-
ing sufficient water at the reservation
has not been generally realized. Il
has interfered with the plans Of the
government to such an extent that re-
cruits who would have been sent 70
this post have been held up and sent
elsewhere and no horses have been
shipped to the fort The shortage Of
water is extremely grave and if con
tinued would meant that the recruit
ing camp would have been moved to
some other point.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

Middlebury College men accepted are;
Carl Davis Of Chester, Thomas Bras
nahan Of Fitehburg. Mass, Arthur
Vaughn Of East Orange. N, j.. u. r.
Hubbard Of New York City, and Ar
thur Coleman Of Barnstablc. Mas
All except Coleman. who is sophc-
more, are from the senior class, They
will all be released from college work
and given credits.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

turned his coupe sharply 10 the night
TO avoid q collision with a roadster
driven by w. II. Dunn. also Of Rut.
land, the Premier automobile ran on
TO the sidewalk and crashed into a
brick building. Mr.. Premier was cut
and bruised in the accident and Ed.
gar II. Wood, who was standing on the
sidewalk, was knocked down by the
car just before II struck the building
and he suffered compound fracture
Of the right leg, in addition to cuts on
his head and chest.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

The announcement of the engage
ment of Rear Admiral Peary's daugh-
ter, Miss Marie Anighito Peary, to
Edward Stafford, son of Justice Wen
dell P. Stafford of the Supreme Court
at Washington, was made in that city
Wednesday. Edward Stafford was a
former st. Johnsbury boy, having
graduated from the academy in 1907.
He is now a lawyer in Washington.
Miss Peary was born in the far north
during one of Admiral Pearys famous
expeditions. She was born in higher
ATTITUDES Of the Arctic region than any
other white child has ever been, and
for this reason was named by Eskimo
mothers Anighito, meaning "snow
baby"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24
there were two aviators in the list.

The Rev. and Mrs. c. A. Adams
were guests at a farewell reception
Thursday evening the parlors Of the
Congregational Church at Danville
Mrs. Adams was presented with a gold
mesh bag and Mr.. Adams with purse
Of gold, a wrist watch, and other
gifts. He has been given an indefin-
tie leave of absence TO enter the am
bulance corps in France. Mr.. Adams
leaves next week. His family will re-
main in St. Johnsbury with Mrs.
Adams parents, the Rev. and Mrs.
Henry Fairbanks.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24
The Marble Savings Bank

The flag which was raised at Sax
tons River two weeks ago was torn
to shreds Wednesday evening by the
high wind. All that is left Of Old
Glory are two stripes, a red one and
a white one hanging dismally from the
wire. The mayors patriotic depart
ment has come in for severe criticism
because the flag was left out over
night.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

The Brattleboro board Of trade has
completed arrangements with the Sc
lectmen by which ii will lease por-
ton Of the old post-office quarters in
the town building for board Of trade
headquarters. 1t will occupy the front
Of the building and the rear will be
fitted as Offices for use by town Of
ficials, with large connecting doors
permitting the expansion OF the board
Of trade rooms. The new permanent
secretary, Herbert E. Shegler Of Law
renee, Mass, viii 60 TO Brattleboro on
Monday TO begin his duties.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

The case against Alderman Charles
Caise, Of Burlington, who some time
ago pleaded guilty in city court to
selling intoxicating liquor contrary to
the laws Of the state Of Vermont, was
disposed Of Saturday, when he was
sentenced to pay fine Of $3.50 and
costs Of 1885, which amount he paid.
The case had been continued for sent
ence several times.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

Agriculture is the principal pursuit
represented among the 1900 alumni
of the University Of Vermont, accord
ing to replies TO the QUESTIONABLE sent
out to the 1000 or more graduates.
That is, it is the chief occupation Of
the occupations mentioned on the
form, in which alumni are experienc-
ed. There are comparatively few
s,enographers. which was a matter Of
some surprise. No divers replied, but
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

at Bennington one OF the largest man.
ufacturing plants in that section and
work on the building is to begin al
once. 1t will be five stories high and
800 by IS feet.
Lieut.. Harold Denny Campbell, OF
Waterbury, has just received his COM
mission as second lieutenant in the
Marine Corps and has left for Port
Royal, S. c., wher he will report for
duty at the naval training station. He
recently passed the physical examina-
ton for the marine corps at Ports
mouth, N. H., and has since been
awaiting the call to the colors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Alexander Tay-
lor Of Brandon, have a record which it
is thought few can surpass as re-
CARDS family ties. Mr.. Taylor is rs
years Of age and Mrs. Taylor is rs.
Both are in good health. Mr.. Taylor,
who is a native Of Middlebury, served
two years and eight months in the
Civil War. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor have
IL children, all married, 65 grandchil-
dren and seven greatgrandchildren.
The Brandon Business Mems Asso-
citation and the selectmen have ordered
several time clocks which will be
placed in different places in the bust
ness section Of the town, which is on
the night watchman's beat and which
will be punched to register the time
that the Waterman makes his rounds.
Herman II. Harjes, Red Cross rep
in Paris, has sent word
that the Allies greatly need hospitA'
linen and surgical dres-
sings. Harry S. Howard, secretary OF
The Vermont chapter, has distributed
copies Of an announcement Of the fact
N the form Of letter from the acting
Hartman, Eliot Wsdsworth !
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

Of the $500 men from the New
England States who have been accept
ed for training at the Plattsburg
camp, 81 have been admitted from
Vermont. Five out Of % Middlebury
College men who made application
were accepted. All are understood
to have passed the examination
but the elimination Of many was due
to the fact that the camp could not
take care Of more men at this time.
They will be given . chance later. The
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

Merrill Dodge was arraigncd in the
Brattleboro municipal court charged
with having caught "a short trout. He
was represented by Attorney II. E.
Whitney and pleaded not guilty. He
furnished bail Of SITS for a hearing
later. The fish were discovered in the
horse trough on the farm Of Abbott b.
Richmond in Dummerston by Game
Warden +. H. Metcalf, who took pos
session Of them. Dodge had been in
the employ Of Mr. Richmond but had
been discharged. The state, 1t is un-
derstood, claims that Dodge caught
the fish and placed them in the trough.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

James Mcdonnell, well-known
onion grower Of White River juno
ton, has onions up already on quar-
ter Of an acre He sowed the seed
April q, ten days later than he
planted last year.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-24

+. r. Wild, Of East Barnet, has JUS,
completed seven-day test Of his COW
Aggie Jane Cornucopia Third, in
which she made n pounds of butter.
On one day while under test she gave
l0S pounds Of milk, which is believed
to be the record production Of COW in
Vermont The COW is nine years old
and a break in her care during the
test reduced the amount Of butter pro-
duced. Had there been no break she
promised to make over 80 pounds Of
butter. Mr.. Wild is probably the larg-
est owner Of purebred Holsteins Of any
man in the state. He recently bought
the entire herd Of Holsteins of Rich
ard 7. Eastman, Of Littleton, and now
has Is head of registered Holsteins.