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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-04-27
SHOCKED BY ELECTRIC CAT
Pier Springs Yarn That Is In
Class by Itself.

Ben Fidd, one Of the oldest watch
men along the Chelsea piers, said the
other afternoon, according TO the
New York Times, that he had been
shocked by an electric cat from Mus
cat. In the Persian gulf, which he be-
lieved escaped from the freighter, Mes
aba Just before she sailed for London.
This was confirmed by another watch
man, who told Superintendent Nevins
that he had seen the feline described
by FidG chasing Capt. Claret's canary,
and that 1t was kicked off the top
deck OF the Mesaba by the quarter
master on duty. Fidd said he was
positive II was an electric cat, be-
cause the shock nearly threw him of
spiky reddish green fur against his
leg. He had been shocked before by
electric cats IN Muscat and Bussorah,
up the Persian gulf, which was the
only part Of the world where they
we're found. II never rained In those
countries and the cats became charged
with electricity, Fidd said. through
eating a kind OF wild nut they found
In the sands of the desert. The Bed
ouins with the caravans on the des-
ert used to light their long pipes by
rubbing a. piece of twisted. spikey weed
called camel grass, the wrong way
along the backs Of the electric cats,
he said, and the shock would some
times throw them Off their feet. Fidd
is laying for the Persian feline with
a club, he says.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-04-27

may be obtained free from the depart
ment at Washington, ID. G.
"On the average there are In the
United States only about two birds
to the acre, but where they are pro
tected and encouraged 1t has been
demonstrated that very great in
crease over the normal bird population
can be secured. No fewer than so
pairs TO the acre is the number
reached In the most successful of
these attempts reported. Valulng the
services OF birds at 10 cents each-an
estimate ridiculously low, but used to
insure safe mlnimum-the birds Of
the United States prevent an increase
In the annual damage done by insects
Of more than $40O,O00,0O0.
"A particular farm may not have
so large bird population as II should,
and therefore may not be deriving the
benefit which Is Its due. The most
effective means of increasing the num-
ber Of birds is protection, and protec-
tloh In Its best sense is afforded by
the establishment of bird refugees"
A bird refuge may be established in
n small way on farm or through a
cooperative bird preserve. In the lat.
ter case, the plan has proved popu-
lar and successful as a means Of es-
tabllshing colonies Of game birds, such
as pheasants.
"ln creating useful bird refuge"
says the bulletin, 'the first step is to
insure adequate protection against all
bird enemies; the second, to see that
plenty Of nesting sites suited TO the
needs Of the various birds are avail
able; and the third, TO improve food
and water supplies, II necessary"
Bird refugees also may bs established
along roadways and right-of-ways,
with particularly attractive and bene-
fetal results,
Hardly an agricultural pest escapes
the attacks Of birds" says the bulletin.
"The alfalfa weevll has 40 different
bird enemies; the army worm, 43 I;
billbugs, 6T; cotton boll-weevil, &c;
brown-tail moth, 81; chestnut weevils,
O.; chinch bug, "a; clover-root borers,
SO; clover weevil, %; codling moth,
80; cotton worm, Al; cutworms, 9S:
forest tent caterpillar, 80; gypsy moth,
46; horseflles, 40; leaf-hoppers, 100 /;
orchard tent caterpillar, AZ; potato
beetle, %; rice weevil, 81 seventeen
year locust, IS; twelve-spotted cucum-
ber beetle, IS; white grubs, 67, and
wireworms, l6S."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-04-27

der side of the potato leaves. In
few days these eggs hatch into soft
shell beetles or slugs as they are some
times called. In the soft shell, or slug
form the potato beetle has an enor-
nous appetite and colony Of them
will soon strip the foliage from hill
Of potatoes.
Hand picking is perhaps the best
method of getting rid of the hard
shell beetles. They may be killed by
either crushing them or dropping them
Into boiling water The slugs or soft
shell beetles cannot be gathered to so
good advantage, but they may be pois-
oned by sprinkllng the plants, while
the dew is upon them, with mixture
consisting OF II heaplng teaspoonful of
paris green TO q pint OF air.slaked lime
or land plaster, The easiest method
OF applying the mixture Is TO place II
in cheese cloth or thin burlap Dag
and dust the plants by shaking the bag
directly over them. II is not necessary
TO apply the poison to all the plants,
but only where the hugs have made
their appearance. The plants should
be Inspected every day or two TO see
that the bugs are not getting a start
Flea Beetles Eat Holes.
Flea beetles are small insects that
eat round holes similar TO shot holes
In the leaves of beans, tomatoes. and
a number OF other garden crops. They
can be polsoned with the mixture of
paris green and lime referred TO for
potato beetles, or they can driven
away by busting the plants with fine
road dust, air-slacked lime, or with
very dry, powdery, sifted coal ashes.
Plant lice are more difficult 10 con
troll, as they do not eat the leaves,
but stick their beaks into the leaves
and suck the juices. They are rather
difficult 10 control. as they are found
mainly on the under side OF the leaves.
One remedy is TO spray with some
form OF tobacco extract or nicotine
sulphate, using about one teaspoonful
in a gallon OF water In which there
has previously been dissolved a one
inch cube OF laundry soap. The mix
ture should be thoroughly stirred and
applied underneath the leaves espe.
cially, using some form of sprayer or
atomizer that will create fine mist
II the gardener finds some insect
with which he is not acquainted he
should write TO the extension division
Of his state college Of agriculture.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-04-27

nosa yellow, heather blue and violet
tones. also the French favorite-old
rose--and the new willow green
should be mentioned Some are
strictly tailored, some have a reverse
side of plaid, while still others are
lavishly done in yarn embroidery.
Striking indeed is the cape cos.
tune herewith of white serge with
black wool fringe and white braid.
The separate cape ig also the fash
ionable wrap for this season. These
are elaborately lined, as shown In our
Illustration, the same being black
duvetyn with scarlet lining and deep
fringe
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-04-27
PREPARE SOIL FOR GARDENS
Work Should Begin as Soon as Con.
ditions VIII Permit-cuItivate
TO Conserve Moisture.

In order TO have a good garden II
is We'll 70 prepare the land as soon as
the soil conditions will permit, by first
plowing the entire area TO depth q
S to 10 Inches, applying stable manure
broadcast and narrowing thoroughly
until a perfect seedbed Is formed.
The surface OF the implanted as
well as the planted land should be
cultivated in order to conserve mois-
ture.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-04-27
Wraps Have Fur Collars;
Capes Worn This Spring


EUR collars are the correct thing on
spring wraps this season. Even II
they do, perhaps, suggest ''tbe we'd
ding Of May and December" they are
logical and sensible, especially In this
nge Of motoring. Then, too. cool
breezes have a way of sprlnglng up
even on "a perfect day in June" A
separate fur neckplece is constant
responsibility, for It has way Of los
ing itself, much TO the disturbance of
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-04-27

fashions prophecy rings true, few
there are who will go capeless this
season.
There are more ways than one to
yield TO the cape temptation. Most
of us are choosing the three-piece suit
route, for II leads to capes at every
turn. In the cape to match the frock
designers find new field for express
sion.
Almost instantaneous success
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-04-27
ALSIKE CLOVER FOR FORAGE
Crop Is Particularly Well Adapted for
Low, Poorly Drained soil-it
Adds Variety.

Alsike clover is especially well
adapted for low, poorly drained land
on which common red clover refuses
TO grow to advantage. 1t does not
yield as much forage as red clover
on soils that are well adapted for the
latter, and, therefore, should not be
grown In such places. 1t should, how
ever, enter into every pasture mixture
II for no other reason than to add
variety.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-04-27
A Guide TO Youth.

My son, keep thy fathers command
ment. and forsake not the law Of thy
mother; bind them continually upon
thine heart. When thou goest, II shall
lead thee: when thou sleepest, II shall
keep thee; and when thou awakest, II
shall talk with thee. For the COM
mandment Is lamp; and the law ID
light; and .eproofs Of instruction are
the way Of life.--Prov. 8:202a
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
LOCAL GRANGERs0N
STATE COMMITTEES
Sessions Of Ohio State Grange
Open In Columbus Tues. 8
day Morning '.s.- r.

Between 15 and 20 Knox county
Gfangers will be In Columbus Tues.
day. "Wednesday and Thursday attend
ing tie sessions OF the Ohio State
grange, this being the golden Jubilee
year In Ohio for the state grange.
The following Knox county
Gransers have been appointed on
comm 'ttees at the state convention:
Dormant Granges---Mr. and Mrs
Russell Crouch.
Good of the Order---Mr. and Mrs. II
f. Leedy.
Masters Address--F. h. Bone
Pure Food-Frank Harde3ty.
Law Enforcement--Mr. and Mrs T.
B.sTucker.
The appointments were made by
Harry A. Cation, master OF the state
grange. The sessions OF the state
grange will be held In the Chamber
OF Commerce building, Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
EMMA J. HARRISON
CLAIMED BY DEATH

Em-na Jane Harrison, wife of n. ID
Harrison. died Monday morning at
1880 o'clock at her home on the Co
lumbus road after four months illness
CT tuberculosis. The deceased was 81
years of age and a daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. William Ross.
Tho deceased Is survived by her
husband, her parents and one daugk
ter. Catherine. Also by two sisters
Mrs. Cite Gaiger and Mira. Fanny
lIenery.
Funeral services will be held at the
late home "wednesday afternoon at 1
O'clock, Rev. ID. G. Coburn ofIlciating.
Durialawill be, made in Gambler ceme-
terry. -
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
s|ORES ARE READY
FOR SHOPPER FOLKS
Merchants Have Made Effort
To Attract Mr.. and Mrs.
Christmas Shopper

The near approach Of Christmas is
making Itself Enthusiastically evident
The stores and shops of every kind
aud degree are ready to receive Mr.
and Mrs. Christmas Shopper
a very casual and even Indifferent
inspect on of the stores will find in
zlcm 5to ,k' of Christmas things The
pc Standard things are to he found
and Alongside them great numbers OF
new and novel offerings.
In all the stores an evident effort
kas fncn made by the management to
cypress tho ChrissTls spirit in deco
/fnt'c-. Some of the stores have pre-.
~nrv e'abcTate'y and and at
. while c,hers have net done
ia ch
v'h'e no. a little shopping already
hos been done, the real volume of
Chr stmas trading has not yet started.
Great numbers may be found In the
stores but fer the most part they are
only looking" Buyings will come
later. This week is expected to See
the real start of the Christmas buy.
ing. the sales reaching their maximum
next week. But two full weeks remain
in which to "Do 'ycur Christmas shop
ping early All buying OF presents
must OF necessity be over by Saturday
night, the 23rd, for only Sunday in.
tervenes until Christmas comes.
The wise shopper will do his or her
buying this week. while the stocks are
large and the selections complete.
Next week shopping will be more or
less of burden. both tc the shopper
and 10 the clerks.
Therefore, DO your Christmas
shopping this week"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
Carving Sets

2-pc. Game and Bird Sets, sl.75.
"Resistain" Steel Carving Sets,
with Stag and White handles,
Sterling Mounted, at per set,
$4.60}up.
Steak Sets consisting of six in
dividual "Resistain" Carving
Knives and Forks, pet set
$3.50.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
MRS. JONES DIES

Messrs. 1.oney Weiss and Peter
Weiss OF this city received word Sun
day of the death Of their aunt, Mrs.
Mary Jones, Sunday morning at her
home In st. Louisville. The deceased
is survived by two children. The fun.
eral will be held Tuesday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
FACE is BURNED

William Blubaugh Of the Columbus
road had his face badly burned last
evening when he lit match to see
how much water he had I'M the ra-
diatOr of his car. The alcohol which
he had recently put in the radiator
to keep it from freezing, exploded
in his face.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
HAS APPENDtcIris

Mrs. c. e. King Of West Chestnut
street left this morning for Cam
bridge Mass, called there by the nj
ness of her son, Mr. Francis King,
wEo underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis Sunday. Mr.. King is stu
dent at Harvard university.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
oFElcIArEs AT FUNERAL

Rev. ID. c. Coburn OF North Mulber-
ry street went to McConnellsville to-
day to ofilciate at the funeral Of Mrs.
Martha Riley. sister OF Mrs. A. f.
Black, West Gambler street. this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
Glassware Dept,

Glass Console Sets in amber.
wine and wisteria consisting
of fruit bowl and pair of can
die sticks. $6.4S up.
Irrisdescent Stemmed Fruit w
/, Dishes--75c to $1.25.
Clear Glass Flower Baskets,
beautifully cut decorations
Each $1.50.
Crystal Glass Candle Sticks. per
pair-$1.00 and $500.
7-piece "Krinkle' Glass Water
Sets--$650.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
HOSPITAL NOTES

4 Kenneth, the infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Raymond ,.of East Ohio
avenue was removed to the M. and s.
sanitarium Monday for treatment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-12
GAMBLER DEFEATED

GAMBLER. Dec. 1.-THE Gambler
high school basketball team was de-
featod by a fraternity team from Den
ison university Granville. Saturday
evening by score of IS to IS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03
Chubby Children Attract
Children at Mine Trial
fBv Associated Press)

CHARLESTON w. Va, May 8 A
flaxen haired, chubby faced little girl
of four years slept curled in her moth
er's arms and an equally round faced,
tow-headed boy, year older, sat on
his fathers knees and studied with
grave blue eyes his unusual surround
ings, during a considerable part of yes
terday's sessions of circuit court. They
were "quiet as mice" throughout their
stay, with far more respect for the dig
nity of the court than some of their
elders, and many times eyes in the
courtroom turned YEARLY away from
the witness stand to brighten with
smiles at the somber little tots who
had much at stake in the proceedings.
The father was William Blizzard,
youthful union official who sat by his
attorney while a jury heard evidence
on which the state of West Virginia
bases a charge of treason against him.
The mother had been sitting by his
side, watchful of every detail since the
trial started but this was the first visit
of the two children to Charles Town.
William, junior known in the family
circle as BILLY" and Marguerite,
whose home name is SISTER" are
sturdy youngsters. full of life outside
the courtroom, and showing in their
features a striking resemblance TO
both father and mother.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03
BRITISH INCOME TAX
RATE BROUGHT NEAR
THAT LEVIED IN j. S.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Reduction
of the British income tax from six
shillings on the pound to five shillings
brings the tax levied by Great Britain
nearer the American basis according
to comparisons made today by inter
nal revenue bureau experts.
A comparison of the .<per-tax rates
levied by Great Britain a\1 the Unit
ed States will show, officials said, that
the United States levies higher rate
of super-tax on the large incomes than
Great Britain does, but g. comparison
of the normal tax shows that Great
Britain levies much higher rate of
normal income tax and the exemptions
are much smaller
Before the announcement of the new
British budget, the normal tax in force
in Great Britain was six shillings,
with reduced rates applicable where
income fell within certain prescribed
limits. No tax is imposed by the Brit
ish on incomes which do not exceed
$50 pounds, while between $50 and
1000 pounds certain allowances may
be claimed similar to the personal eX-
emptions and credit for dependents
allowed by the federal income tax law
in the United States. Reduced rates
are charged on the residue of the in
come after allowances are deducted
ranging from two shillings three pence
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03
STREAMS ARE FREE
FROM Mine WASTE
CBy Associated Press)

HAZELTON, Pa, May 3-Even the
rivers and creeks in the anthracite
fields are showing the effects of the
protracted suspension at the mines.
Like the idle men they are having
vacation" and moving to the At
lantic seaboard, are carrying a light
err burden than at any time since the
1902 strike.
When the collieries are working
they are the outlet for millions of
tons of culm, or of black dirt almost
as fine as sand. This is left after
the coal is washed as it goes thru
the breakers in preparation for mar,
ket
The mines having been closed
since April 1, the streams are free
from this waste and are resuming
much of the clarity which prevailed
before the mining industry contami-
mated them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03

Frederick J. Haskin, Director.
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM
information Bureau,
Washington, D. c.
/ enclose herewith two cents
in stamps for return postage on
a free copy of the booklet
Growing Annual Flowering
Plants"
Name.
Street. ................
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
State.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03

An Avicol tablet in the
drinking water will save
your chicks from all such
diseases. Within 48 hours
the sick ones will be live
ly as crickets.
Mrs. VIM. May, Rego,
Ind, writes "I was losing
10 or Is chicks a daY
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03
Argentines FAVOR Full
Dress Clothes at Day

BUENOS AIRES, May 3.-Full dress
clothes in broad daylight are in accord
with the Argentine policy of "diplo-
matte simplicity" which taboos silk
knee breeches for high civilian func-
tionarles, it was noted when John Wal
lace Riddle, the new American ambas-
sador, presented his credentials to
President Yrigoyen at Casa Rosada
Argentine state etiquette insists that
even at morning functions the presi-
dent and his ministers shall wear full
evening dress.
This departure, which would shock
Washington or any of the European
capitals, is the only alternative Argen-
tine statesmen have found for the cut
away or morning coat and striped
trousers worn at daylight affairs in
other countries but which are prac-
tically everyday toys here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03
Normal Tax Rate.

between $50 pounds and 500 pounds up
to six shillings on 1000 pounds and
over.
Normal Tax Rate.
The normal tax imposed by the
United States is at the rate of four
per cent on the first $4,000 taxable net
income and per cent on all in excess
of that amount, the taxable net income
being the net income less the personal
exemption and credit for dependents.
Super tax is imposed by Great Brit
ain on incomes exceeding $500 Pounds
the rate ranging from one shilling Oh
every Pound of the first 500 Pounds of
the excess up to four shillings six
pence on every Pound of remainder
over 1000 Pounds.
Super tax imposed by the United
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03
How To RAISE
BABY CHICKS
Put AvicoI In the drinking water

Most people lose half of every hatch,
and seem to expect it, Chick cholera.
or white diarrhoea, is the cause.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03
REPORTS FARM WORK
IN HIGHER AND DRIER
PARTS GOING AHEAD
nv Associated Pressn


INDIANAPOLIS, May 8. = Farm
work. during the last few days of April
was speeded up by the farmers, whose
work was retarded during the early
part of the month because of the
heavy rains and flooded conditions of
their lowlands, George G. Bryant,
United States agricultural crop stati-
stefan said in a report today:
Work in the higher and well-drained
fields is going forth at a rapid pace.
and the farmers are ready as soon as
the soil permits. to ploy and plant in
tne wet ground, the report says.
For the first time in nearly six
weeks farmers in all parts of the state
were able to work in their fields. Rain
fall is much in excess of normal and
farm work is from four to six weeks
behind the regular schedule. Flood
waters have receded and streams are
now within their banks. but all bot
ION lands are too wet to work. Some
damage from floods has been reported.
Need Good Weather
But little ground is prepared at this
time. Farmers are only able to work
on high lands and well drained fields.
work will be done in the next two
weeks and a slight increase in acreage
is probable as farmers are all set for
rush work as soon as conditions per-
nit Some hauing has been done
where roads were in condition.
Winter wheat continues in good
condition generally, but in many fields
water has accumulated in low places
nd Cd he Mo In
the plants are very yellow from eX-
cessive rainfall, and it is likely some
damage will be caused from this
source. No insect damage has been
reported. All wheat in bottom lands
is killed, but this does not amount to
much.
Oats Acreage
Seeding of oats was general over
the north half of the state the last
few days OF the month, but the full
acreage was not put in. 1t is now too
late to plant In the south part, where
a very small acreage was put in.
Rye is in good condition generally,
but in low places in fields water has
accumulated and killed the plants.
Meadows and pastures are in excel
lent condition. Glover seeding, with
oats. is not as extensive as usual.
Killing frosts occurred on several
dates in the north part of the state,
but it is not bought any material dam
age was done to tree fruits except in
a few localities where trees were just
in bloom The set of fruit this year
is very heavy and prospects for large
crops are good.
Small Potato Acreage
A very small acreage of early pota
toes was put in because of the wet
condition of the soil
Many beds of tobacco have been es
tablished and plants are making salts
factory growth Much barley was
seeded during the last few days of tho
month. The acreage will be some
what curtailed, however, because 0!
the lateness of the season.
Livestock generally is in good con
dition except the mortality among
spring pigs is very heavy. The farm
labor supply is fully equal to the de-
mand at this time.
Vegetable gardeners were able to
do some work during the last few
days of the month and work was
pushed to the limit. TRANSFORMING
progressed satisfactorily.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-03
PAGE THREE

States begins with one per cent Of the
income in excess of SIS, 600 and increas-
es at graduated rate up to 65 per
cent on an income in excess OF
$4,000 and increases at a graduated
rate up to So per cent on an income In
excess of s1,0O0.O0O under the 1921
rates. the surtax for 1922 having been
considerably reduced.