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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02

the surface considerable number Of
roots, end these are eaten by cattle,
with resulting sickness and death.
In cases of the poisoning of human
beings the recognized treatment is to
give an efficient emetic, followed by
cathartlc. Some form of opium may
be given to control the commissions
when they are violent. If free vomit-
ing is promptly produced. the patient
Is likely to recover.
II Is obvious that ruminant animals
cannot be treated in this way, for the
effective clearing of the stomach is
impossible. While hypodermic injec-
tons of morphine may be used to aid
in controlling the commissions and a
purgatiye may help In eliminating the
poison. ordinarily the commissions are
so violent that nothing can be done for
the animal
So far as live stock are concerned,
about all that can be done must be In
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Round Up AQitators.

Kenosha-A drive by agents OF the
department OF justice against anti
draft agitation has been started in Ke-
nosha and two men. Ferdinand Krah
and J. Gottschlich were sent to jail
and a score Of others were out under
examination by the federal agents,
They were charged with circulating
literature aimed against army service.
The agents are now seeking men who
distributed circular recently printed
at socialist headquarters in Chicago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
CHICAGO RAIL STRIKE ENDS
Switchmen Return to Work After
Patriotic Appeal by Govern
ment Agents.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-The $500 switch
men belonging to the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen, who struck Friday
because the brotherhood was not al
lowed to dictate appointment of yard
masters, returned to work Monday,
after q settlement in which they won
a partial victory. The patriotic appeal
Of government agents, in which was
pointed out the necessity of quick
transportation of troops and war sup
plies, caused both sides to yield.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
R0UMANlANS CLAIM VICTORY
Capture Ten Villages as Teutons Re-
tire in Disorder-Capture Men
and Many Guns.

Jassy, Roumanla, July 30.-The oc-
cupation of ten villages by the Rou-
manians in their new offensive is an
nounced by the war office. The Aus
tro-German forces retired in disorder.
The statement follows: 1--WE contin-
ued our advance as far as II kilo-
meters (71a miles, from our old front,
occupying all our detectives and TAX
ing possession of ten villages. We cap
tured 400 prisoners, many guns and
much war material. The enemy is re-
firing in disorder"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
ERG0T is DANGEROUS
POISON TO ANIMALS
No Remedy for "Ergotism" and
StoCkmen Should Avoid Graz
ing on Infested Areas.
tBy w. w. ROBBINS. Colorado Agricul-
tural College, Fort Collins, Colo.)

tBy w. w. ROBBINS, Colorado Agricul-
tural College, Fort Collins. Colo.)
Ergot is name applied to one stage
of n fungus that works In the heads
of a number of grasses. 1t causes one
Of the oldest known stock diseases, the
so-called "ergotism."
The ergot stage of the fungus is
abundant In the fall. 1t forms pur-
ple-black, straight or hornlike, hard
structures about one-fourth to one-half
inch long. These structures occupy
the position of the grain In the head Of
grass. This hard mass is not a degen-
crate kernel of grass. however. The
black ergot masses vary In size and
shape, depending upon the plant at
tackled. They are largest in rye Ergot
develops upon a number of grasses.
There is no effective remedy for err
gotism. Hence one should become "a
mlllar with the appearance of ergot,
ana avoid grazing stock on badly In
tested areas and also avoid cutting In
tested areas of grass for hay
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
WINS FIGHT FOR HOOVER
Conferees on Food Bill Agree to the
Presidents Demand for One
Man Rule.

Washington, Aug. 1.-Conferees on
the food bill on Monday agreed to
food administrator instead of q board
of three as proposed by the senate.
The individual will not be subject to
confirmation. The senate conferees
accepted the house provision, Cham
berlain, Smith of South Carolina, Ken
yon and Warren so voting. Gore,
Smith of Georgia and Page stood out
for three-meNber board.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Youth confesses Starting Fire.

Appleton Arthur Wells, IA years
old, admitted he threw lighted match
and a cigarette into a pile OF shayings.
starting the fire in the lumber sheds
of the Ideal Lumber and Coal com
pany, causing a property loss of APP
proximately $4,000 and threatening
for time the entire northeast section
of the city The entire plant, cover
ing nearly a block. was destroyed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
No Liquor for Soldiers.

La Crosse-The state council of de-
Tense and Col. George l.. Irwin, com
manding at Camp Robinson, took
hand in the crusade against tho sale
of liquor to uniformed men with the
result that the La Crosse county
Council of Defense has been ordered to
see to 1t that the booze traffic among
enlisted men in La Crosse is stopped.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
SMASH CROWN PRINCE ARMY
French Troops Put Down Five Violent
Onsaughts Southwest of Moron
viliers.

Paris, July 30.-Fiye violent German
attacks southwest of Moronvilliers
champagne sront), following an in
tense bombardment, were without gain
to the enemy, the official statement
says.
Two hundred and fifty guns were
massed over the two-mile front on
which the German crown prince tried
for the seventh successive night to
wrest ground from French lines in
the Chemin des Danes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
KING SEES u. S. TROOPS
Ruler of England, Accompanied by
Queen and Princess, Inspect
Americans in Camp.

London, July 30.-King George, ac-
companled by Queen Mary and Prin-
cess Mary, went by motor to the Bor-
den camp and inspected the American
troops quartered at the outlying
camps. His majesty was delighted with
the soldierly appearance of the men.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02

the way Of prevention. If the land is
plowed where the plant grows, care
should be taken that no roots are left
where stock can get at them. Where
the plants grow In great abundance, as
they frequently do along irrigating
bitches, ii Is desirable to dig them out.
When this Is done the roots should not
be left on the surface, but should be
destroyed. II is seldom that stock are
poisoned when grazing, unless they
Craze along bitches where the plants
sometimes grow almost In the water
with very little sos and can easily be
pulled up.
Perhaps there is no way to prevent
some cases Of poisoning of children.
Something might be accomplished. how
ever, If parents and teachers would at
tempt to make clear TO children the
danger OF eating strange roots.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Will Have Livestock Pavilion.

Fond du Lac With the filing Of ar
ticles of incorporation of the Holstein
Breeders Sales company with CAPT
tai stock Of $4,000. plans for the
erection in this city Of one Of the
finest livestock sales pavilions in the
world took definite form.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Faces Treason CHARGE.

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. 1.--Daniel WAL
lace, alleged deserted from the British
army, was arrested In Davenport, Ia,
because of circulating literature. He
will be taken before the grand jury
and tried for treason.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Canning Factory Is Planned

Watertown factory for the can
ming Of vegetables, which will also
turn out power for other uses. is be-
ing planned by the people of Rich.
wood and the farmers adjacent there
to. A total of $1,000 has been sub
scribed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Standard Oil Man Shot.

Oakland, Cal, Aug. Id. G. SEQ
field, former president and director of
the California Standard OIL company,
was found dead with q bullet wound
in his head and revolver by his side.
He had been Ill for some time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Tourists Forsake Denmark

Copenhagen, July 30.-The American
consul general says that the floating
American population In Denmark near
ly all has left for home. The only
American citizens here are those whose
business requires their presence.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Accident Fatal to Conductor

Appleton Crushed between car
and a pillar in the barns of the Wis
oonsin Traction company Harry
Grebs, 90 years old. conductor. died
shortly after the accident.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Eiahty.eent EGGS Predicted.

MISUNDERSTANDING to w. r,
Gruetzmacher, president of the Water
town Poultry association. eggs will ad-
vance to 80 cents dozen this winter
This advance Is due because of a
shortage in the present poultry crop.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Stacker Joins Army.

Lexington, Ky. July 31.--George
Thurman, arrested for failing to reg
lister, was given the choice of prison
or enlistment. He chase the regulars.
John Kelly Of Indianapolis was ar
rested for wearing an officers uniform.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
lncubatina Duck Zoos.

Duck eggs should 1e incubated as
fresh as possible. Five days after lay
ing Is old enough. Since ducks are
such good layers, IL is easy to get
setting in day or 50 from a small
flock.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Dynamite Safe In Storm

Cleveland, O., July 30--During d
storm just before daylight robbers
dynamted the post office at Wickliife
a few miles east of here, wrecklng the
two-story building and escaping In q
large automobile
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Rear Admiral Luce is Dead.

Newport, II. J., July 31.--Rear Adj
miral stephen y. Luce, founder Of the
nayal war college and one of the lead
Ing advocates Of the establishment of
the naval training system, died at his
home here, aged ninety years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Guardsman Faces Court Martial.

Fond du Lac-George Duwe. pri-
vate in Company f., w N. G., was
placed under arrest and Is facing
court martial for alleged disparaging
remarks relative to an officer of the
Second regiment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02

Green Bay - This city is In less
danger of coal famine next winter
than perhaps any other city in Wis
consin, according to reports following
a recent meeting Of wholesale and re-
tail coal deal&s.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Dies at Sick Wife's Bedside.

Fond du Stricken with heart
failure while seated at the bedside of
his sick wife, Gideon Brunei, 70 years
old, father of Capt A. r. Brunei OF
Company e, died suddenly. lie was
former alderman of this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
relenhone Stock Ia Inoreaned

Madison The Wisconsin Tele-
phone company has filed an amend.
,ment to its articles OF incorporation
Increasing It's capital stock from 80.
00n 900 to s11.000.000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Elqht U. S. Soldiers Saved.

Terre Haute, Ind, Aug. IA Unit
ed States army balloon carrying eight
officers and men from ST. Louis land
ed on Il farm. The men said they
found II necessary to land because Of
rents In the bag
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Potato Cultivation.

Where ground is well drained, level
cultivation gives good results in the
potato field. but II water stands near
the surface It will be we'll to do some
Eidg.ng or killing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Negro Soldiers in Big Riot.

Waco, Tex, Aug. 1.-Withdrawal of
colored soldiers from guard duty at
Camp Macarthur was demanded by
Waco citizens following riots in which
several white men We're injured and
william Jones was killed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
EortN Indians Enlist.

Couderay About forty Chippewa
Indians residing on the Couderay In.
dian reservation here have enlisted
in the Sawyer county company. soon
TO become part of the new Sixth
Wisconsin regiment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Can Many Peas.

Fond da Lac over 10000 cans Of
peas are being turned out daily by the
canning factories located at Mount
Calvary, Fairwater. Brandon and
Ripon. The plants are operated
twenty-three hours a day.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Gives Bows TO War.

Neenah The Mace family is the
second family to give all their boys as
soldiers, one being with the engineers
nj Milwaukee and the other Is a must
clan In The Fourth regiment
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
"Bllnd Plq" Keeper Sentenced.

Madison r. H. Genske. proprietor
of dry Madison's FIRST blind pig was
sentenced to pay the maximum pen
atty. $50, or sixty days In jail
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Feed and Fertilizers.

The day is not far distant when In
all parts of the United States more of
the gross farm income will have TO be
spent for feed ana fertilizers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
PUPILS TO Diu Potatoes.

Stevens Point As n patriotic duty
Amherst has decided to close the
schools two weeks during ne fall to
permit the school children TO take
part In the digging OF potatoes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
industrial Ennlneer Amounted.

Madison S. J. Williams of Milwau.
kee has been appointed engineer Of
the state industrial commission to
succeed c. y Price, resigned
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
TWO Feeds DaIIv

Two feelings Il day are sufficient for
the COW. Her large capacity Will af-
ford ample room.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-02
Produce AM Farra Good

Produce all the food required for
the men and animals on the farn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

in town, being guests at the Skowhegan
House.
DR.. Harold T. Bibber who has late
ly been located at Canaan, but had
planned to resume his practice in this
town where he was for a time estab-
lished. returned Thursday night from
Boston and Portland, where he had
been in consultation with medical au-
thorities relative to his health which
has been much impaired this winter.
DR.. Bibber finds that he must undergo
treatment for some time. but has not
yet decided whether 1t will be in Bos-
ton or Portland.
Stove wood is bringing as high as
$40 locally. although 50 is the general
quotation. Cord wood is bringing IS.
1t was reported at the Farmers Union
Friday that scattering lots Of potatoes
were being brought in, the price Of 50
per bushel still holding. Eggs are ex-
pected to bring As cents very shortly
and butter is rated at from 36 to 40
cents per pound.
| Pomona Grange meets Tuesday for
an all-day session at Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
Funeral Of H. r. Maeoon

The funeral of Hiram F. Magoon,
whose death occurred the 9TH, was
held Friday from the Magoon home
stead. Mr.. Magoon was the Oldest man
in Athens. having been born in Corn
vile March %. 1880. He afterwards
lived in the towns of Hartland and ST
Adams. After growing to manhood he
was employed in Rhode Island for a
time, also in the tannery at Skowhe-
gan and elsewhere in this State. In Oc-
tober, 1850, he was married to Miss
Frances A. Williams and she died
something like year ago. His only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
SKOWHEGAN NEWS
Methodist Sunday School Gives Excellent Program-Farmer
Suffers Broken Toe-Miburn Commandery Mees-H D.
Brophy at Smthfed Inves tigation
Iebiodft

A very delightful entertainment was
carried out last night in the vestry Of
the Methodist church under the auspices
of the Methodist Sunday school with
Miss Lizzie Il. Higgins in charge Aft
er an intermission there was a charm
ing flag drill by 20 girls.
Maurice Magoon, a farmer living on
the Modlunkus road. is suffering from
the effects of broken toe. the acct
dent being caused by a horse stepping
on the injured member.
The special meeting of the skowhe-
gan Woman's Association which was
postponed from last Monday evening on
account OF the storm will be held next
Monday evening at the Rest Rooms.
The members of Milburn Command
cry. Y. O. q. c.. enjoyed a social and
dancing party after the regular meet
ing Thursday evening.
Henry d. Brophy. an agent for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Children. was
in town Friday. having come here on
mis- return TO Fairfield from Smithfeld.
where he has conducted an investiga-
.tion. II seems his attention was called
to q case there in which a family with
nine children were concerned. the father
having but one arm. They had lately
moved to that town and were desti-
tute. Arrangements were made for the
town to assist them for a time. It ap-
pears that pride had kept the suffering
people from calling for help.
II. v. Bell of Salem. Mass. has re-
turned TO Skowhegan for a few days
stay. business at the Somerset shoe
factory requiring his attention.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. z. Wilson and Mrs
Eta Morris ef Tho Forks have been
psssing a Peg bon Of the present week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
LEGISLATURE
Continued from Pace One)
New Legislation

One hundred and sixty-two bills. re-
solves, petitions, remonstranccs and
reports were presented on Friday in
the House and Senate. Some of the
more important are included in the fol-
| lowing:
House-Amending the Worlmon's
Compensation act; authorizing Rich
mond to purchase the water works:
repeating the incorporation OF the town
OF PERKINS; creating the Boothbay
Harbor Water District: amending law
regulating speed of motor vehicles; re-
latlng to Portland harbor improve
ments; several regarding the registra-
ton of voters; completing records Of
Hancock county; decoration of SOL
diers' graves; improving the State
park in Augusta; permitting the L.. A.
q ". r. r. to discontinue the State
street tracks in Augusta; to divide the
town of Wells and establish town of
Ogunquit; establishing the Maine
Water Commission and also the Maine
Water Power Commission; incorporat-
ing the Odd Fellows Home; publishing
quarterly list of automobile registra-
tons; regarding handling Of steam
boilers and engines.
Senate-Relating to local licenses for
hawkers and peddlers; registration Of
nurses; investment Of deposits of saw
ings institutions; State juvenile insti-
buttons; returns of railroad companies.
$4,000 to finish Jackman- lockwood
road; Charles NJ. Bailey Public Lii
brary at Winthrop; for Gen. Hiram
y. berry memorial at Augusta; tres
passing on salt water islands; Brewer
ivaa
Village Corporation in West Bath: ap-
propriating 100000 for erecting
Northern Maine Sanitorium in Aroos-
took county; bond issue for charging
York county court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

living son. Wayland Magoon, lived
with him. on his splendid farm in
Athens during his declining years,
while his two daughters, Mrs. Hattie
Starbird, formerly of Hartland. and
Mrs. Edwin Locke. formerly of Boston.
are both making their homes in the
Alberta section of Canada. Mr.. Ma
COON was member of the Masonic
Fraternity. Because of the death Of
this gentleman there will now be an
other claimant for the Post cane and
the town boasts three men who are
nearly 80 years old, but all are about
the same age. They are Asa Emery,
Lyman Buzzell and Peter Wiley, but
the latter Is thought to be slightly
older than the other two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

During the past year the county COM
missioners have taken the following &C
ton relating to the highways in the
county: Petition of Wilbert Walker ct
ais for alteration of highway in Emb-
den was granted; joint petition of Fred
G. Pease ct ais for location of highway
in Wellington and Brighton granted;
petition Of selectmen of Bingham to
define limits Of two highways granted.
In the petition of Warren B. Clark ct
ais for repair of highway in Arson, the
petition was granted and repairs or
dered with costs taxed at S2536.
Another petition of Warren 3. Clark ct
ais for repair of highway in Embden
was granted, repairs were ordered and
costs were taxed at s2464. One petition
was denied that being the joint petition
Of ]. c. Byrnes ct ais for the discon-
tinuance of a highway in Fairfield.
On the 18th the First Maine Regi-
ment Band, Military Department of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

George NJ. Nash who has for some
time been engaged in the plumbing
business with NJ G. Viles has sold out
his interests to Mr.. Viles. who will con-
tinue the business on Court street.
Mr.. Nash and George E. Sampson have
been passing portion of the present
week in Skinner.
The next meeting Of Russell Relief
Corps will be held Friday afternoon
the 10th at G. A. r. hall. The COM
mittee of entertainment have an
nounced that they desire each member
to come prepared to tell where they
want most to go in the world and
why"
Mrs. Elmer Dunton left here Thurs
day afternoon for her home In Sas-
katchewan, after visiting here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Saw
age of Madison avenue.
Bert Bartlett of New York has been
spending a few days with his uncle
Samuel Bartlett in the Larone neigh
borhood
Paul Kunz who recently sold his farm
near Great Moose Lake to G. l..
Thompson of West Acton, Mass. has
recently passed rev Gays with MS
family prior to their removal to Bask-
ing Ridge, n. j.
John M. SaIIey.
The death of John Milton Salley has
been reported to Skowhegan people as
having occurred in Los Angeles, Janu-
arv %. The deceased was born in the
town of Embden this county. Dec. Il.
1889. He lived there until his mar
rage to Paulina B. Adams of Madison,
this event occurring January 2. 1876.
Thv lived for a time in Bingham and
afterwards in Cornville. During the
nineties for several years Mr.. Salley
was employed about the weston sa"
mills INT 1890 he moved his family to
WaterviIe and three years later to Los
Angeles, Calf, where he continued to
reside up to the time Of FIJI his oo demise.
lively brief although be died from the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
Leo Wilbur

Leo WILDER. aged %. died Friday al
his home in North New Portland after
an illness with pneumonia. The fu-
neral will be he'd Sunday az l ciooA
from the Union CHURCH at North new
Portland. He was the son OF Aliiafu
and Leila WILDER, with whom he h'eo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

effects Of a cancer of the stomach.
He was buried in Rosedale cemetery.
His occupation during his stay in the
West was that of gardening. A widow
survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

and was married, his wife before her
marriage having been Ina Dunlap. Be
side these relatives the deceased is sur
vived by one sister. Mrs. George Newell
Of New Portland.