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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02

grows well, though this latter tree
does not thrive well in crowded cities
Nothing, however, is prettier thar
| the American elm when it reaches
the majesty of its maturity and / dc
not believe it will ever cease to be
favorite. On thing against it
though, is the elm beetle, a pest
which is spreading and which will
kill some of our most beautiful trees
unless spraying is consistently prac-
ticed. China berry trees. abundant
in the south, and box elders, native to
score of states, are quick growing
but they reach maturity too soon and
begin to go to pieces"
What is the reason SO many AR
Dor Day trees die 2" DR.. Mulford was
asked. Usually lack of protection,
and often lack of care in planting"
was the answer. when the new
tree begins to put out tender rootlets
a child brushing against it or Sin
specting' it too closely will break
them off and it dies. Or stock will
nip off the new leaves and shoots
and the result is the same A frame
around the tree would prevent this.
Then, often wild trees are too big
when transplanted. Suuch trees
usually only few long roots and so
much of these are lost in transplant
ing that the large trunk cannot be
nourished by the remainder. With
nursery trees the larger they are the
better it is, for they have lot Of
small roots that do not have to be
cut off.
Fruit trees are seldom a success
as shade trees, either along street
or road nr in a yard. III the first
place their branches are too low and
unless carefully pruned their shape is
irregular. Then they are subject to
so many pests that unless constant
care is given them they will not bear
hatful of fruit a season. On the
other hand nut trees are usually very
hardy and add much to the landscape
Pecan, chestnut, walnut and shaggy
bark hickory are some of the more
popular varieties" Strangely enough
the first Arbor Day was observed in
Nebraska which has fewer natural
trees than any other state. This was
in 1872, and Kansas was the second
to observe the day, falling into line
in 1875. Incidentally Kansas ranks
next to Nebraska in dearth of trees.
The Arbor Day idea originated with
j. Sterling Morton, a Nebraskan who
was appointed secretary of Agricul-
ture by Cleveland. Now every state
in the union recognizes the day and
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and
others have gotten out extensive Ar
Dor Day booklets giving information
concerning native trees and birds and
most of them even contain appropri-
ate songs and poems for Arbor Day
programs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
LAST DAY FOR PAYING
INCOME TAX PASSED

United Press-
DENVER, Colo, April LII you
are rich enough to come under the
federal income tax law and haven't
paid that tax, look out. Uncle Sam
will get you.
The day scheduled for closing the
contribution box for the federal
treasury closed March 1, but an ex-
tension for those who were i'll or ab-
sent from the state was provided for
until March 81. That date was yes
terday and now no excuse goes. FIJI
ty per cent is added automatically to
the tax with a further penalty at the
option Of the court Of not less than
$50 nor more than $1,000.
The investigation Of incomes will
last long time. II anyone returns
a taxable income next year, who did
not do so this year, his 1913 record
will be Investigated before he Ii given
a "clean bill Of health" Collector Of
Internal Revenue Skinner says, how
ever. there are more people who re-
turn more than their real net income
than there are people who confess to
|lsss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
Eastern Rail Rates
Become Effective

WASHINGTON, D. c., April l.
Rate increases-by way Of elimina-
tion Of allowances to industrial lines
went into effect today on eastern
railways with approval Of the inter-
state commerce commission. The re-
suit Of this ruling means millions of
extra dollars to the roads. The al
lowances to the steel and iron indus
try's industrial lines alone amounted
to $16,0O0,0O0 and the commission
felt that by approving the elimina-
tion Of this system It would be paw
ing the way TO increased revenues
without making an immediate rate
increase as requested. Further aid
to railroads is likely to develop at an
early date in the way of an authori-
zation for increases on "import busi-
ness" Heretofore the roads have
charged higher rates for domestic
business than for goods imported and
transferred to rail carriers. This was
done under the plea that it stimu-
lated trade. Now American shippers
are objecting, because they face
keener competition since the new tar
iff law went into effect. The inter
state commerce commission has indi-
Gated that it is rather agreeable to
boosting revenues from this source
instead Of allowing flat increases on
existing domestic rates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
POLO CHAMPIONS
START PRACTICE
United Press.

United Press.
NEW YORK, April Real work
Of candidates for the team which will
defend the international cup against
the invading British polo cracks
started today at the Georgian court
fields at Lawekood. Captain James
M. (Monte) Waterbury, associated
with international polo as a player
since the American four was defeated
by England in 1902, was in charge
Of the candidates today. Monte
Waterbury was a member of the
American Big Four which defeated
England for the worlds championship
and the international cup in 1909.
Larry Fitzpatrick who has prepared
the ponies of the American four since
1909 again this year is in charge o.
that important task.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
Granddaughter Of Pres.
Tyler Wants Job Back

WASHINGTON, D. c., April l.
Because she says "a Tyler never re-
treats" Miss Matte Tyler, grand
daughter of John Tyler. tenth presi-
dent Of desf ass Ss ssss shs Ms4a ss.s
justice. She tried to see President
Wilson but had to wait. She wants
herself reappointed postmistress of
CORTLAND, Va, or, if not, then she
demands that Miss Sadie Cole, who
heads the civil service eligible list
get the job. Incidentally Miss Tyler
is fighting combination headed by
Postmaster General Burleson.
Miss Tyler, who is more than 60
years old, has been postmistress OF
Courtland for 90 years. There has
never been any opposition to her re-
appointment Recently it was an
nounced that civil service examina-
ton would be held for the Courtland
postoffice. Miss Tyler's age barred
her and another woman, Miss Cole
carried off the honors
But, Representative Holland want
ed job for man, friend Of his
so he recommended B. A. Williams
and the latter's nomination was sent
to the senate. He was confirmed. Miss
Tyler's friends persuaded the presi.
fdent to hold up Williams commission
and they sent for Miss Tyler to come
here and tell the president about it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
ANOTHER CABINET "CHAU-
TALkER" IN VIM. WILSON

WASHINGTON, d. c., April L.
It's getting so that being "chau-
talker" and cabinet member isn't
worthy of more than passing note.
Here comes another cabineter, who
wishes to do "the two-a-day." His
name is William Bauchop Wilson,
and he holds the labor portfolio in
the Wilson cabinet. The Pennsyl-
vania chautauqua circuit today an
nounced that Secretary Wilson and
Clifford Pinchot will be attractions on
the April and May circuit-to say
nothing about the Alpine yodelers,
Romani the prince of jugglers,' and
"that Harmony Four colored sing
ers from Tuskegee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
Germany is Largest
Producer Of Potatoes

WASHINGTON, d. c., April a.
Wurrah! Wurrahl The glory of Erin
has departed; the shamrock is wilted;
the harpe is mute. For the depart
ment of agriculture has just issued o
bulletin Lessons for American Po-
tato Growers from German Expert
ence," and it gives twelve pages of
facts and figures to show that the
subjects of the kaiser know more
aboat Irish potatoes than the men of
the "Oul Sod" who are credited with
inventing them.
To begin with, Germany plants
eight million acres in potatoes every
year to this country's three and a
half million. And in the Vaterland
they gather 2025 bushels per acre to
96.2 bushels per acre here. Further
more when the consumer on this side
of the Atlantic is paying Sc cents q
bushel for them they are costing the
Berliner only 80 cents a bushel.
"A prominent reason for the low
average yield per acre in this country
lis that we have, as rule, fewer
plants on an equal are" reads the
bulletin. mot only are wider rows
and more space between hills the rule
here but various other avoidable
causes result in poor stand. Tho
Germans plant more than twice as
many seed potatoes per acre than Is
the custom here, or more than "a
bushels per acre.
When one travels through the
country seeking the census Of low
yields they are not hard to find. I'm
perfect preparations Of the ground
leaves \ poor seed bed. The seed po-
tatoes may be unsolicited, more or lssi
diseased, cut too small ard careless
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
COUPLE DIVORCED TWICE
MARRIED ONCE IN 13 MONTHS

PUEBLO, Colo, April 1.-Two d.
vorces and one marriage in a period
of l3 months featured story Of mar
tial trouble that was brought to a
close here recently when A. E. Dill
ley obtained a decree of absolute di-
vorce from his wife, Leha, February
25 last, the couple were divorced but
were remarked in December. In a
very short time thereafter Dilley ap-
peared in the county court asking an
other decree on the ground Of cruelty
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
Arbef Day Advice
by Federal Expert

WASHINGTON, D. c., April l.
Three spadesful of rich, pulverized
earth will do more to make q young
tree grow than thirty minute Arbor
Day address by the president of the
school board and a patriotic anthem
by the senior class according to DR..
Furman L. Mulford today, tree ex-
pert for the department of agricul-
ture. Not that DIR. Mulford would
abbreviate the ceremonies attendant
upon Arbor Day planting, today or
on future Arbor Days, but because
they do not mean much unless the
trees planted receive proper and con-
slant care. For what the Fourth of
July is to the war and navy depart
ments and what Labor Day is to the
department of labor, Arbor Day is to
the department of agriculture.
While the forestry bureau has con-
cerned itself primarily with trees
from a standpoint of the timber sup
ply, DR.. Mulford has been making a
study of trees best adapted for streets
and cities generally. And nobody is
more interested than he in what Ar
Dor Day signifies or how trees should
be chosen and reared.
"We~need trees most where our
population is the thickest, and some
trees, like some people, are not adapt
ed to such life," said DR.. Mulford.
For street or school yard planting
one of the first considerations is a
hardy tree, that can find nourish-
ment under brick pavements or grant
told walks. 1t must be one that
branches high from the ground, and
ought to be native to the country and
climate. America has the prettiest
native trees and shrubs in the world
and it is true patriotism to recognize
them.
"For southern states one Of the
prettiest and best of shade trees is
the laurel oak, and there will be thou
sands them planted today. It is al.
most an evergreen and is n quick
growing tree. The willow oak is an.
other. A little farther north the Rec
oak Is one Of the most desirable, anG
in many places the swamp mapl,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
DOYLE OPENS BALL SCHOOL


PORTSMOUTH, o., April Ia
free baseball school was opened here
kadstr, esa.-l.z \ .-4.---s--y sne
Cleveland Maps. Any youngster
with semi-pro or college experience
who is anxious to get up in the base
ball world, will be taken as pupil.
"It's business proposition" said
Doyle. "I'm tutoring the youngsters
and then placing them with some
minor league club" Doyle plans to
keep string on all such youngsters
for the Cleveland club. 1t is the
Maps who will profit in the long run
and incidentally Doyle will get credit
and cash for producing likely looking
youngsters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
TEACHER ASKS FOR PERMIT
TO RETURN TO SCHOOL

PUEBLO, Colo, April IL want
a permit to go back to school. 1 have
had the mumps." said . nice appear
ing man Of middle age who appeared
at the health department the other
day.
"A permit to go back to school p
queried Clerk Carrie Truman in as
tonishmsnt
Exactly" replied the man, "a per-
NIT to go back to school. You see,
am Prof. Blaine, principal of the
Fountain school and I have beer
quarantined for mumps. / presume
the same regulations apply to me al
to the students."
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
SUPPORT
OF ADMINISTRATION
Representative Taylor Wants Government to Aid
Western Mining Business Calls Attention to
Platform Pledges Supporting Movement
United Press.

'nited Press.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April L.
Representative Taylor of Colorado is
considering a campaign seeking the
support of the administration for the
mining business of the west. In con-
nection with an informal meeting of
the house mines committee on the
proposed bill to create presidential
commission to review the general
mining laws, Taylor advocates a
visit to the president and secretary
of interior to obtain administrative
aid in mining development work. He
called attention to the platform
pledges supporting such movement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
Asquith Election Set
for April Fifteenth

LONDON, April 1.-Asquith's
election is set for April 18th. Suf-
fragettes think he is the principal
stumbling block in their progress and
they are arranging to invade the dis
trict and fight him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
NOTED RELIGIOUS WORKER
TO LECTURE IN COLORADO

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. April
IA series Of lectures on educational
and religious subjects will be deliv-
cred here by DR.. Clarence Barbour,
New York, associate secretary of re-
ligious work Of the Y. N. C. A., who
arrived here today. The opening lec-
ture will be delivered tonight at Per-
kins hall, Colorado college. DR.. Bar
bour will also speak in Pueblo,
Trinidad, Denver and elsewhere in
Colorado. He has come west in the
interest Of the men and religion for
ward movement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
GIRLS TAUGHT CARE OF BABES

CLEVELAND, April students
OF twsnty-three domestic science
school centers here today took up the
study Of infant hygiene as part Of
the city's summer campaign against
infant mortality.
Nurses from the municipal infant
dispensary are aiding domestic
science instructors In teaching eighth
grade girls the sewing Of sanitary
outfits for needy bAbies; washing,
dressing and feeding babies and the
general care Of infants. The sub
3set today became . regular part Of
|ths school course for tAs first time
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
AULT WANTS A MAYOR.

AULT, Colo, April Wanted, u
mayor. This is the ad that might be
run by the town of Ault. Apparent
ly nobody in town cares to be mayor
for the next year. B. A. wilkins,
who was unanimously elected by the
Conservative party for that position,
refuses to run and so far nobody has
been found who is willing to fill the
vacancy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02

graf TObf
ABOLISHED
United Press

United Press
WASHINGTON, D. c., April l.
In reporting the legislative, execn-
tive and judicial appropriation bill.
aggregating $3S, 100000 the house ap-
propriations committee today pro-
posed the abolition of the mileage
graft of congressman and senators,
who now get twenty cents a mile
The committee proposed to pay the
actual expenses of the representatives
and senator's and their families on a
single trip to and from Washington
The bill provided for $4,000 trav-
cling expenses for the president. One
million dollars is allowed for the in
come tax.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-The
bituminous mines in Central Pennsyl-
vania will close Friday unless a
working agreement is reached be-
tween the operators and the miners
who are comforting in an effort to
make settlement averting the
throwing out of employment of 75,-
900 miners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
ATTEMPT
TO POISON
FAMILY
United Press.

United Press.
RICHMOND, Ore, April 1.-Ef-
forts to poison the entire family Of
Rev. Frank Hopkins, the Methodist
minister here have been revealed.
The authorities say the deadly pois-
on was mixed with baking powder.
salt and milk. Mrs. Hopkins was
sickened by fumes while cooking the
food containing the poison. Authori-
ties are conducting an Investigation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS
PASTOR IN NEW POST

NEW YORK, April 1.-The Rev.
Maurice A. Levy, formerly Of Newton
Center, Mass, today was accorded .
reception by members of the Greene
avenue Baptist church, Brooklyn,
where he assumed the pastorste to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
"Rube" wadde|I
is Nearly Dead

United Press.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April L.
George Edward (Rube) Waddell, the
famous pitcher, is dying Of tubercu-
losis in local sanitarium. He is in
a critical condition and cannot sur
vive the night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
REPORTS
CONF F[ICT
Both Sides Now Claim
Victory at Torreon---
Rebels Wreck Train
United Press.

JUAREZ, April Eagle Pass
dispatches confirm the reports that
federal reinforcements are approach
ing Torreon from the east. The
number is unknown. Villa sent thir-
ay-five hundred troops under Cen
erals Urbina and Herrera to inter
cept. Carranza received no further
advice regarding the fate of Tor
reon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02

IMMERSION
STRIl[t

United Press.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April L.
Forty-five thousand miners are idle
and six hundred mines have sus-
pended operation in this state. 1t is
unknown how long the suspension will
continue. Union leaders admit thou
sands face destitution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02

JUAREz, Mex, April l.-Rebels
wrecked federal troop train south
of Torreon, that was bringing rein
forcements, according to wire the
constitutionalists officials received.
No details wers given.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
SHEEP QUARANTINE LIFTED.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April L.
The department Of agriculture today
lifted the sheep scabies quarantine in
New Mexico, La Plata and Archulsta
counties, Colorado. n
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02

WASHINGTON, D. c., April l.
The Mexican consul general declares
that the rebels were defeated at Tor
reon. Federal General Demoure, with
5000 fresh troops is advancing from
Saltillo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
AVIATOR KILLED WHILE
LOOPING THE LOOP

United Press
RHEIMS, France, April Emil
Vedrines, brother of Jules Vedfines,
the famous aviator, was killed while
attempting to loop the loop in a
monoplane. The machine plunged a
hundred feet to the ground.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
STANDARD OIL
DIVIDEND PAYMENT

United Press.
NEW YORK, April standard
Oil stockholders of record March 6
today received SO quarterly divi-
dend and 90 extra for each share Of
stock held. The last dividend was So
quarterly and 81 extra paid Decem-
Der 20.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-02
EXP e |GTi'|D|||:5TERH ! : y FIGHT
0NRfP[AL IN SENATE
House Passes the Sims Bill by Vote Of 247 10
161---PreSident Admits that Americas Foreign
Policy is at Stake Amendment Proposed

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April L.
The tolls repeal passed the house las,
night, the vote being 247 to 161 and
went to the senate today where il
was referred to the inter-oceanic
canal committee where it will prob
ably be considered ten days before il
is reported.
The presidents polls indicate o
majority of nearly two to one for the
measure. He is anxious to shorten
the debate, but the senate's rigio
rules makes it impossible to expedite
matters.
1t is reported that certain senators
notably Borah and La Toilette hope
to make political capital for 1916
from the debate. Both have prepared
long speeches against the measure.
O'Gorman, Vardaman, Walsh and
Chamberlain are the principal Demo-
Gratis against the repeal.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April l.
Senator Owen, the presidents repre-
sentative, delivered an ultimatum to
the senate's canal committee to the
effect that if the bill is out of the
senate more than a week, the body
would force the committees hand. A
bitter fight is expected The White
house admits that the administra-
tion's foreign policy hangs in the bal
ance.
The president thinks the issue is
clear and unnecessary. He opposes
suggestion to postpone action until
the people vote in the November cleo
tion. Owen declares the president
has 5S or so sure votes in the SEN
ate, and probably more if the sena-
tors refuse to expedite.
The repeals bill may start fight
in the senate to change the rules. To-
day Senator Morris proposed an
amendment declaring that America
recognizes the question is arbitrat-
able, but cannot surrender the right
to regulate the canal traffic. The
Amendment directs the president to
arrange for arbitration. Poindexter
proposed an amendment suspending
the, consideration of the bill until
the president informs the senate of
his confidential reasons for desiring
the repeal.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-03

sharpshooters with wireless kit
spread out on seat before them.
All the way out from Vera Cruz,
while the train was moving, they were
talking with signal headquarters in
Vera Cruz. Now they're doing the
same thing. The moment Mexican
shot is fired, Vera Cruz would know
it and, within 20 minutes big train
load of American soldiers would be
on the spot. Soon the refugees near
the train. You want to run to meet
them. "Stand back" Shouts Richard
son. "You can't go beyond that flag
of truce" And so you watch the ex-
hausted pilgrims finish the end of their
hot long hike, but no matter how tired
their faces are, you see their faces
light up. with smiles of delight as
they step under the folds of the flag
of truce-a Turkish bath towel.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-03
Extra Flag Blanket Free This Week.

Every smoker who purchases u
package of Cairo cigarettes during
the next few days, will receive an
extra flag blanket, free, in addition to
the ore which is always packed with
Cairo. Each flag shows the colors of
some nation and, being 8A inches long
by ~ inches wide, is not only instruc-
tive, but decorative and artistic. These
large size blankets are especially use
full in making up fancy pillow covers,
den ornaments and the like
Cairo is one of the most popular
and fastest selling cigarettes on the
local market. Dealers say that smok-
ers are surprised, when they try Cairo,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-03
BUILDER OF ASSOUAN
DAM HIRED BY U. S.

Phoenix, Ariz., June 3.-Sir Will
liam Willcocks, builder of the As
soual dam in Egypt, has been re-
tanned by the government as consult
ing engineer for the United States
reclamation service, according to W.
A. Ryan, comptroller of the reclama-
tion commission.
Ryan and Sir William Wilcocks ar
rived here Saturday from the East,
and Il was supposed the distinguished
engineer was on a sightseeing trip
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-03
REBELS EXECUTE sc
FEDERAL PRISONERS

Durango, Mexico, June 3.-Three
decisive enga gements with federal
troops between Zacatecas and San Luis
Potosi were won by the constitution
alists May 80 and 81, according to
reports received today by General
CarranZa.
Colonel Fernando Reyes, with 600
men of the command of General Car
Luis Potosi, administered a decisive
defeat to large federal force at Sa-
linas, and later also defeated force
sent from San Luis to reinforce the
Salinas garrison.
The fighting at Salinas lasted Is
hours, the federal loss in the battle
being 46 privates and four officers.
Fourteen federal officers who were
captured were executed and 81 pri-
Yates captured were liberated
TIE federals telegraphed San Lais
Potosi for reinforcements which did
rot arrive until after the first bat
tie. They were met outside the town
and driven back.
Among the officers executed was
Colonel Carlos c. Haves two l',uten-
ant colonels, one major, for captains
and six lieutenants. Colonel Reyes
captured two machine gucs $4,000
cartridges, 200 rifles, 123 horses and
other munitions
Colonel Catoca of the command un-
der General Pansilo Natera, investing
Zacatecas, captured federal troop
train at Pines, killing sixty of the
federals, capturing a considerable sup
ply of ammunition and provisions. The
escaping federals fled to Zaeatecas.
Constitutionalist forces operating
against Zacatecas and San Luis Po-
tosi aec in close touch by wire and
are cooperating.
General Carranza announced today
that he would give a statue of Fran
cisco Madero to the city of Durango.