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The Washington times., 1914-04-13
ONE DEAD, TW0LOST,
IN MORNING FIRE
CuIpeper, Va, Fights $4,000
Blaze as Falling Wall
CrusheS Volunteer.

CULPEPER. Va. April 13.-Fire in
the business section of Culpeper. early
today, completely destroyed three of
the city's biggest commercial estab-
lishments. killed outright one man
and injured seven others, one OF whom
probably will die. 1t is feared that
two others. both colored. were buried
beneath the falling walls and were
killed. Both of the men are missing.
and is it believed that they are buried
in the debris.
Carter Parr, nineteen years old,
nephew of l.. B. Nelson, a Culpeper
merchant. was killed outright when
the walls of the harness shop owned
by Temple Hill. caved in. Robert Ros-
son. twenty. also caught by the fall
ing mass, was probably fatally injur-
ed Five other of the volunteer fire.
fighters were seriously hurt.
Damage of $4,000.
The damage done will exceed $4,000.
The buildings destroyed were:
The Bell Baking Company. two
story structure on Main street.
The l.. B. Nelson building, a three
story structure, the first floor of which
WAS used as a poolroom and bowling
alley, and the upper floors as storage
rooms for the Goodloe Drygoods Com
pany.
The Temple Hill harness shop. two
story building.
At 1870 o'clock the fire was under
control, and the city officials announced
that but little further damage could
result.
Entire City Fights Flames.
The fire originated in the Bell Baking
Company's plant, and was discovered
about $50 o'clock. 1t was at least half
an hour before it became evident that
the building was in danger.
Practically the entire city turned out
to assist in fighting the flames. BY 40
o. clock the walls of the bakery began
crumbling, and the flames had spread
to the Nelson building. While the fire.
men were flooding the three-story
structure. scores of men entered the
building and began carrying out its con-
tents.
The harness shop, which adjoins this.
was threatened. A score Of men entered
this building, and, while carrying cut
the stock, the walls of the Nelson
building caved in. crushing the smaller
building. The walls of this structure
fell, pinning a number of
the occupants to the ground.
Parr was killed outright. II was some
before Rosson'S crushed body
was recovered. Six others, who were
pinned beneath the debris, were finally
taken from the ruins.
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
Bishop Says Frank May
Get New Murder Trial

SYRACUSE. N. Y. April 13.-Bishop
Frederick d. Leete, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. with headquarters In
Atlanta. Ga, declared here today that
the people Of Atlanta believ Leon NJ.
Frank guilty of the murder Of Mary
Phasan. but desire that he have anoth-
er trial"
The people of atlanta believe the
first trial was a fair one.s' said Bishop
Leete. but new evidence has been dis
covered and they are ready to give the
accused man every chance"
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
Count Okuma Accepts
Premiership of Japan

TOKYO, April 13--Count Shigenobu
Okuma, one Of the leading progressives
of Japan. today formally accepted the
appointment of the Emperor as premier
and set about forming a aeabfnet to sue
ceed that of Count Yamamoto, which
resigned.
The acceptance of okuma was re-
ceived with the greatest satisfaction by
business interests and all factions as
it is believed his success will mean
the opening Of new epoch in Japanese
history leading toward real representa-
tive government.
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Per Capita Indebtedness.
NOW THE NIGHTIE DRESS!
Help, help.

Help, help!
The nightgown dress S
Not in America just yet but n Paris
1t was seen at the Auteil Easter Sunday.
This description is for girls only:
1t looks like Greek cassicno-nOt clasyrobe and has
pronounced openings front and back Heavens The cable
did not say what under is made of white crepe
de chine, very loose tied with sken cord The
description seems brief girls but is the nighte
Mciesy WILL itself, however for with the dress
hat. nice little black toque trimmed with exceedingly
long black Paradise pumes.
The dispatch that the dress created Aute What
will it create in America?
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
lumbia-fair tonight and Tuesday;
slightly warmer Tuesday.
Maryland-Fair tonight: Tuesday fair
and warmer; gentle north to northeast
breeZes.
Virginia-Fair tonight. probably frost
in the extreme southwest portion; Tues
day far. probably warmer.
The temperature today as registered
at the CI.ted States Weather Bureau
and NF1.t.k's.
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
Greeks Celebrate.

Greek patriots i'm Washington Who
participated in the Balkan struggle
were given an ovation at the indepen-
dence celebration at the Odd Fellows
ran yesterday. The Rev. Joakim
Society sang.
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
To Give Linen Shower.

The Aid Association of the District
OF Columbia is to give a House
Warming and Linen Shower" at the
New Home for the Blind 1850 r
street northwest, Friday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
Justice First" His Motto

Mr.. Prouty inserted in the Record a
table OF tax rates in the leading cities
of the country. He asserted the average
rate was 10 mills, as compared to Is.
paid in Washington.
Congressman Prouty claimed that.
when the District is baffIed by cod
ngures, 1t appeals to patriotism. He
asserted that his motto Is Justice first
and then pride He continued.
They reiterate that the American
people are proud of their Capital, and
do not beSTudge the trifling Contribu-
tlons necessary to paw One-half of the
expenses OF the Federal Capital. When
based upon purely penurious argument.
that Is probably correct. I suspect that
based upon purely penurious grounds,
the American people would not hesitate
to double the contribution. The Ameri-
can people could relieve the people of
Washington of all their burdens.
You would then have a holy city
where the select could dwell tax free
For 2.co0 years the Manchurians fooled
the Ch!nemen in that same way They
appealed to the national pride while the
Manchurians dwelt in untaxed palaces
Let me warn the citizens of the Dis
trtct of Columbia and the members of
this House that some dav the sunlit
citizens Of America will become as
bright as the mOonHt denizens Of
China"
Per Capita Indebtedness.
Mr.. Prouty averred that forty-two
States spend less on their State govern
ments than the Federal Government
contributes to the District
The organic act Of 1873. he said. might
The Washington times., 1914-04-13

TIDE. TABLE.
High tide lU:OS a. IN. and I0:29 p. m.
Low tide 4:OJ a. IN. and 9:iS p. n
SIN TABLE
sun r'SrS .. .5:26 Sun SETS. d .;
The Washington times., 1914-04-13

Only One "BROMO QUININE..
fr ge> the genuine. call for full nanu. LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QCININE. Look for signstufs
- " Grove. Cures q Cold Ia One Day -.
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
ASSk|LS THE
HALF-AND-HALF PLAN
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nually and that the proposed taxes on
real estate and personal property should
produce s14, ,3S7, COZ
Every man who has investigated the
subject of taxation in other municipali-
ties" he said. knows that Is mills oy
the collar is a low rate Of taxation. The,
average rate of all the cities of the
United States in the class of Washing
ton and larger is approximately 70 mills
on the dollar. The Congress is now
facing the proposition as to whether or
rot the people of the District are en-
uted 10 haVe~a lower rate Of taxation
on their property than is paid bv the
average citizen similarly situated II
the property in the District should br
assessed AS It is assessed elsewhere II
wculo ralse 7Tlore than enough to meet
the entire budget Of the expenses of tbe
District" "
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02
CORN CAN BE GROWN
ON CANADIAN PRAIRIES

Manitoba is now commencing to
produce considerable corn, chiefly for
feeding purposes. In some cases,
where the crop can be matured into
the dough stage, silos could be used
and would be a profitable investment.
According to the Farm and Ranch Re-
view, a correspondent visited a field
of corn in southern Manitoba on Sep
tember 2S. The corn then was un-
touched by frost and 1t stood on an
average eight and nine feet in height.
The corn had developed into the
dough stage, and the crop would easily
exceed 20 tons to the acre. At many
experimental farms, the same favor
able showing of the corn crop has
manifested itself. At the Brandon ex-
perimental farm this year several va
rieties, all very good yielders, matured
into good silo corn.
Considering the success with which
corn can be produced, and the advan-
tages to be gained by so producing 1t,
should not 1t receive the serious at
tention Of the western agriculturist?
Corn is successfully grown In the
northern part Of Minnesota in SINH
lar soil and under the same climatic
condition, and there does not appear
to be any reason why like results
should not be secured In western Can
ada. 1t Is the opinion of many Ameri-
can farmers Of experience that the
corn belt Is extending northward The
prairie provinces must gradually take
up with mixed farming. More stock
on the farms must be raised, and in
consequence farming must to some
extent be diverted from grain growing
to other necessary crops. II crops
suitable for wintering cattle and espe-
cially dairy stock are to be grown,
why should not corn be one OF these
crops? In Ontario and in the United
States we find 1t forms the main bulky
food for wintering beef and dairy cat
tie. They would not be without this
profitable plant. In fact, since its In.
PRODUCTION almost twice as much stock
can be retained on the same amount
Of land, besides considering it's great
value for keeping the land clean.
Some may say that many crops that
can be grown In Ontario and the
States cannot be grown here, but not
so with corn, even now we find scat
tered fields of corn in Alberta and
Observation-Disclosures.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02
Gifted Princess Sophia.

Princess Sophia, wife of the ruler of
the new state of Albania, is said to be
highly gifted woman. She is the
mother Of two children and quite a
musician. She plays the harp, mando-
lin and guitar, singing to her own ac-
compartments. She writes poems and
paints and has collected about her in
Potsdam charming circle of artists.
She grew up in the country, in Rouma-
mia, and can ride any kind of a horse.
Her husband, Prince William of Wied,
Is a great student, an athlete, and also
Is said to be man Of great intellec-
tual force
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02
WHY THE TREES SHOULD BE PRUNED
FOR BETTER Development OF FRUIT
Practice as Ancient and Time Honored Science of Fruit Grow
ing ItSef-Many General Farmers Neglect the Work Abso-
IuteIy-Strugge for Existence Is Reduced.

searching and unrestricted pruner It
Is safe to conclude that man may
prune also. In other words, the fruit
tree Is being continually pruned by
nature. Some readers will naturally
inquire then, why should man at
tempt to improve upon the work of
natureT The explanation Of this is
simple one. Natures object is the
production of seed with provision for
Its distribution. If it has fleshy parts
sufficient to attract some fruit loving
animal which may, perchance, drop
the seed far from the parent tree
and thus reproduce its kind, natures
function has been fulfilled. Man GOV.
cts the fleshy portion of the fruit;
therefore, the quantity of the seeds
must be reduced-reduce the struggle
for existence-in order that size and
quality may come before number. The
energy of the plant is simply detected
into another channel.
IL ls common assertion that the
cutting OF of a portion of a plant Is an
injury because 1t removes a certain
amount Of living tissue. This theory
would lead one to think that a plant
had certain fixed vitality. from which
a given amount is withdrawn when
ever portion of the plant is cut
away. A plant is very largely what
Its food supply and environmental con-
ditions make it. 1t is constantly being
renewed. The removal of a portion
of 1t can not destroy it's vitality un-
less this be so great as to interfere
with the nutrition of the remaining
parts. 1t must be admitted that the
removal Of a large limb could often
times have been averted by earlier
pruning to thus divert the energy of
the tree along desired channels. How
yer, this would result in the economy
Of time in building up the desired por-
ton Of the tree during its early devel.
opment, and not in an economy of VI
tality. for vitality is constantly re-
newed.
There is balance between the feed
ing capacity Of the plaintiffs root sys.
tem-and its top. That is, the more
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02

No. 1. A Neglected Tree Makes
Spraying and Harvesting Difficult.
No. 2. A Well Pruned Tree With
Open Head.
No. 8. Poor Pruning-Sueh Wounds
Become a Source Of Infection.
No. 4. A Properly Made Wound
Heals Readily.
be derived from this practice, and
much sound advice may still be
Cleaned from these ancient writer's on
this subject. The progressive fruit
growers Of today are as consistent in
the yearly pruning of the apple or
chard as they are in the harvesting
of the fruit. Yet how many general
farmers, and men who devote only
portion Of their time to orcharding,
neglect the pruning of the trees abso-
lutely. Many such men are ready with
an excuse for their negligence, while
still others are unaware of their folly.
Unless a man is positively Indifferent
to the quality of fruit borne on his
trees he has no excuse for such neg
lect, and even then his bad example is
a positive detriment to his community.
While one of the excuses often Of
fered for neglecting the pruning of
fruit trees is that it is contrary to
the laws of nature" close observa-
ton not only proves the folly of this
reasoning, but 1t shows conclusively
that pruning is in accordance with ma
lures own methods rather than con-
trary to them.
II we examine the branch of a tree
we find all gradations of dormant leaf
buds, small twigs, fruit spurs, etc. A
close observation shows that there are
many more dormant buds than
branches, and that many small twigs
start to grow only to perish after a
short existence. Only few buds are
able to produce twlgs which eventually
produce flowers and fruit. Such then
Is the struggle for existence among
the buds and branches of the tree.
Similar to the struggle among all the
organisms Of the world. A tree is es-
sentially a collection or colony Of in
divldual plants. Every branch is en-
deavoring to do what every other
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02
LET NOTHING BE LOST.

In the miracle which is recorded
in the Gospels, the fact that after the
feast there were gathered up IL bas-
ketfuls, and they were told to do this
that nothing be lost, is lesson for
us in economy. Even the Creator of
all things in his wonderful providence
to us expects us to use our blessings
with care against needless waste.
Many people fail in economy be-
cause they do not know how to save.
and, Of course, there are those who
are penny wise and pound foolish"
Food is not the only article Of i'm
portance in the great makeup Of
things.
Energy, good temper, good looks
and the Joy Of living should not be
wasted by trifing things which seem.
but are not at all important.
Stinginess is degrading. and waste
is sin; wise oversight of expendi-
ture of self, time and money is an
honorable and just employment for
every woman.
The Waste Of Food.-A stock pot
for soups is wonderful saver and
will prove a great help in planning
the days menu. The water in which
rice or macaroni and any bits of left
over meat and bones can be cooked
together until jelly is formed. The
inch or two Of steak, the half cup of
peas, the tablespoonful or two of
string beans, in fact almost any kind
of food may go into the soup pot with
good results. At night strain the
soup into a bowl and set on ice; In
the morning skim Off the fat, which
should be saved for the various
cooked dishes, and you will then have
q foundation for various kinds of
soups.
Bits of butter left on the plates or
from the butter balls which look
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02
sEAsoNABLE DISHES.

Procure good size beef tenderloin,
slit one side open and lay in a dress
ing made as follows: One cupful Of
dry grated bread crumbs, one table
spoonful of minced parsley and one
of mixed herbs, one tablespoonful of
chopped onion fried in a tablespoon
full of butter. Season with a tea
spoon Of salt and a few dashes Of pep
per. II the mixture does not seem
moist enough, add little more melted
butter. Sew up the opening, and place
strips of bacon or fat salt pork over
1t, skewering them into the meat.
Rub well with salt and dust with -four.
When thoroughly brown remove the
tenderloin. add a tablespoonful Of
flour to the pan and add a cupful OF
boiling water with two tablespoonfuls
of chopped gherklns or pickles and
a tablespoonful of chopped olives. II
sufficient salt was used In the meat
the gravy will need none: but much
tasting Of food is necessary to make 1t
palatable.
Goldfish With Oyster Sauce.-The
homely Goldfish Is here made dish fit
for the best occasion. Take three
pounds Of the fish and wash it thor
oughly. In the kettle place three
quarts Of water, one teaspoonful Of
salt, one onion, one carrot sliced, one
quarter Of bay leaf, three sprigs of
nQrCInU 30
corns tied loosely in a small cheese
cloth. Wrap the fish in cheesecloth
and cook slowly, not to break 1t.
When the flesh begins to draw from
the bones, lift it out and take off the
cloth and put the fish on a hot plat
ter. Surround with potatoes boiled,
then sliced. In a saucepan prepare
the following sauce, to be ready to
serve with the fish: Take two table
spoonfuls Of butter, and when bubbling
hot add two tablespoonfuls of flour.
cook until smooth and thick. Add a
pint Of the fish broth, salt and pepper
to taste and pint Of oysters which
have been rinsed and finely chopped.
Cook three minutes, draw to one side,
add tablespoonful of lemon Juice and
the yolks Of three eggs mixed with a
tablespoonful of cream. Take from
the fire and add a tablespoonful of
chopped parsley.
Cocoa CookIes.-Cream a half cup
Of shortening, add three-fourths of a
cup of sugar, add a beaten egg and
fourth Of cup of milk, two cups
of flour, four teaspoonfuls of cocoa
dry, a teaspoon Of cinnamon and a
little salt Roll out and bake in a
moderate oven.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02
CBy L. d. BATCHELOR-)

Pruning as applied to fruit trees is
q practice by which portion of the
tree is removed, having as its chief
aim a regulation of growth and fruit
ing. and shaping or training of the
tree. The process is most important
as thinning of the fruit buds, and for
the regulation and distribution Of new
wood. The practice itself will vary
with tho several fruits. and the local
conditions.
The practice of pruning fruit trees
for the better development of fruit is
as ancient and time honored as the
science Of fruit growing itself. The
Romans were aware of the benefits to
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02
CLEVER WIFE
Knew How to Keep Peace in Family.

1t Is quite significant, the number Of
persons who get we'll of alarming
heart trouble when they let up on cof-
fee and use Postum as the beverage at
meals.
There Is nothing surprising about it.,
however, because the harmful alkaloid
-caffeine-in coffee is not present in
Postum, which 10 made Of clean, hard
wheat.
1.-Two years ago I was having so
much trouble with my heart" writes
lady in Washington, that at times
felt quite alarmed. My husband took
me to a specialist to have my heart
examined.
"The doctor said he could find no
organic trouble but said my heart was
irritable from something had been
accustomed to, and asked me to try
and remember what disagreed with
me.
II remembered that coffee always
soured on my stomach and caused me
trouble from palpitation of the heart
So l stopped coffee and began to use
Postum. have had no further
trouble since.
"A neighbor of ours, an old man,
was SO irritable from drinking coffee
that his wife wanted him to drink
Postum. This made him very angry,
but his wife secured some Postum and
made 1t carefully according to direc-
tions.
"He drank the Postum and did not
know the difference, and is still using
1t to his lasting benefit He tells his
wife that the coffee is better than it
used to be, so she smiles with him and
keeps peace in the family by serving
Postum instead of coffee"
Name given by the Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum must be we'll
boiled. 16c and 25c packages.
instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverage
instantly. SOC and SOC tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds is
about the same.
There's Reason foI Postum.
sold by GrocerA
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02

No. \. Well Shaped Apple Tree
Pruned With Open Center.
No. 2. Seven Year Old Jonathan
Correctly Pruned.
No. 8. improper and Proper Re-
moVal Of Large Limbs.
branch does-to bear leaves, flowers
and seeds. But there are more buds
than there can be branches on the
tree, and there are more twigs and
branches than can bear flowers and
fruit. There is struggle for exist
ence among branches and some of the
contestants perish; however, the de-
struction of portion of these branches
is conducive to the betterment of the
remaining ones.
Every tree is record of defeats and
disasters in order that the stronger
parts may live. If nature is such a
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02
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messy can be saved for the various
needs in cooking.
Scraps of pastry, II kept on ice,
may be rolled out cut in squares
sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar
and baked, and will make a nice little
cake to serve with light dessert.
Or If cut very small without putting
on any sugar or cinnamon, and when
baked brown may be used as croutons
in soup.
Take stale bread and cut into small
squares or fancy shapes, and put into
a jar TO keep from the air. When
croutons are wanted for soup, dip
them in melted butter and brown in
the oven. They thus make most at
tractive croutons.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-04-02
PREPARE TURKEYS
FOR The MARKET
Fowls Should Not Be Fed Too
Literally During First Few
Days of Confinement.
(By C. M. SHULTz.)

In preparing turkeys for market
they should not be fed too literally
during the first few days, but after
they have become used to confinement
should be given all they can eat ur
clean. Only the very early Matched
birds will be large for the Thanks
giving market, and selections for this
market must be very carefully made
The largest birds in the flock should
be placed by themselves in a large
pen. They must not be closely con.
fined. A large shed with tight sides
on the north and west with the south
and east sides covered with poultry
netting makes a good fattening pen
1t must be covered, as the birds must
be kept perfectly dry. The pen should
be provided with low roosts in the
back part and it should be placed in
a secluded spot at some distance from
other poultry houses or barns, as tur.
keys are very shy. and If excited by
a noise or other animals or strangers.
will not readily take on fat.
The feeding troughs should be
placed on the outside of the pen, SO
that they can be easily cleaned and
filed without continually entering the
pen. This work should be done quiet.
ly and at regular intervals. The
troughs should be kept scrupulously
clean. Nothing is better than galvan-
lied iron for this purpose, as they
can be scalded, and In this way made
perfectly sweet and clean. Wooden
troughs absorb great deal of moist
ure, and it is almost impossible to
keep them as clean as they should be.