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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-15
IF COCKTAILS
NEEDS BOATS
HE'LL GET THEM
WOODROW WILSON.
1---------
viii BE Sent Despite Bryan
Daniels Opposition if Proven
Necessary, Says President
NO FORMAL PROTEST
ON ARIZONA ALIEN LAW
No Controversy Likely as Result
of Legislation, Wilson
- Believes
Fly JOHN EDWIN NEVIN.
tStGG Correspondent Gmisss Press.

(SfGG Correspondent gnitsa PresS)
WASHINGTON, Dec l5.-President
Wilson gave assurances today that
there will be no break between his
cabinet members over the request OF
Col Goethals for destroyers TO main
tain neutrality on the canal zone. Al
though Secretary of War Garrison has
endorsed the request. and Secretaries
Bryan and Daniels are reputed TO OPP
pose sending the swift sailing
"wasps." the president sees no cause
for alarm He said today that he has
requested Col Goethals for a com
.plete report III the colonel shows
that only by having them on the job
he can maintain the provisions OF the
presidents neutrality proclamation,
they will be sent forthwith. The pres
ident explained he considers himself
the clearing house for any jurisdic-
tional disputes that may arise within
the cabinet, and expects to be able TO
settle the present question without
any friction.
No formal protest has been made
TO this government by any foreign ma
tions regarding Arizona anti-alien
labor law, the president said today.
Formal inquiry has been made by
Great Britain, Italy and some other
nations. But the president does not
believe that there is any discrimina'
ton in the Arizona act that would
tons regarding Arizona's anti-alien
alien land-owning law which resulted
in the controversy with japan.
The president again today intimat-
ed broadly that he is opposed TO the
literacy test OF the immigration bill.
He stated he did not consider the sug-
gested test was the real way to deter
mine The quality OF prospective citi-
Zens. But be declined TO say whether
this would so Offset what he termed
the better qualities so as TO compel
him to veto the measure.
SO far as conservation legislation
at the present session Of congress is
concerned, the president stated that
he believed the bill which has already
passed the house includes practically
all that Is necessary in connection
with water power development. But
he said he has taken no decisive stand
against amending it,
Stories that have been given circu-
lation that the president and his clos
est associates will oppose the selee-
ton Of Claude Kitchin, of North Car.
DINA, as Democratic leader of the
next house were given an emphatic
quietus by the president today.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-15

HERE ARE MANY should make
point to investigate the quality worth Of Marks
~ designated personally
selecting finished for
will unaleabe
business policy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
MADE The CONDUCTOR SMILE
Disnified Lady Thought She Was
Handing Man Her Ticket, But II
Was Something Else.

With an air OF satisfaction a dig.
nified matron living on the South side
settled herself in section of the Pull
man bound for Chicago-the first stage
in trip to Europe, relates the Kansas
City Star. Presently came the con.
ductor. and the woman handed him a
small envelope. The conductor had
grizzled hair and eyes that twinkled
He looked long and carefully at the OBJ
ject he drew from the envelope
Did you think. madam" he asked
that you could ride to Chicago on
this2"
Why. of course / did" said the
woman.
But | do not think can possibly &C
eept this as transportation to Chicago
persisted the conductor, whose eyes
were now frankly laughing.
The woman became very reserved
but her eyes snapped. "on what
grounds do you refuse my ticket" she
demanded
At this the conductor could not re
strain his mirth He held up the OBJ
ject he had taken from the envelope
Il didn't-no. couldn't have given
you my bunion plasters."
But she had.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
GOOD CULTIVATION
OF THE BURBERRY
Government Has Attained Devel'
opment Beyond All Previous
Expectations.

The government has been expert.
menting with the blueberry plan. and
has worked out a system OF pit cul-
ture under which II attains develop.
ment beyond all previous expecta.
tions.
Blueberries thrive In acid soils, and
there is a large amount OF naturally
acid land in the East United States
that is TT for nothing else. on which
blueberries could be raised profitably.
There are two methods of propagat-
ing the BURBERRY plant. The first.
which is suited to upland soils. is to
set the plant in trenches or separate
holes in wellrotted peat. about foot
deep. and mulch the surface well with
leaves or clean sand.
Give plenty of room for the roots
The soil should afford good drainage.
as the ideal condition of the peat about
the roots is one of continued moisture
during the growing season.
The second method OF field culture
is to set the plants in peat bos after
IL has been drained, turfed and deeply
mulched with sand. just as for cram
berry culture, except that no provision
need be made for rapid flooding of the
bog for winter. The ground water OF
the bog might be kept a little lower
than is usual with cranberries.
There is a great difference between
the genuine BURBERRY and its coun-
terfeit-the huckleberry. The blue
berry is plump, large. and its seeds
are so small as to be almost unnoticed.
The huckleberry's seed Is surrounded
with bony covering like a minute pea
pit, which crackles between the teeth
The blueberries stand shipment well
and II growers will take pains to in
sist that their product be not confused
with huckleberTies and sold at the
same price. they will be better off.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

is paid TO the drag exercised by the
weight of the gate.
A gate post of narrow diameter,
such as wood or metal, soon works
through the soil unless properly
stayed Even a stone pier would give
way in soft soil. The great point is
10 provide some resistance to the
drag.
There are many devices that inge-
nuity will suggest. A simple one. II
rather costly, would be 10 imbed the
post in broad based block OF con-
crete.
The weight would then be on the
post instead of the gate. and the cen
ter OF gravity would be supported by
the base of the block, whether the
gate stood open or closed.
Whatever device is adopted. let
there be no delay about the proper
hanging of gates. This is matter
that gives away the character of a
farmer perhaps more than anything
else about his place.
While on the subject of gates and
gate posts, we may call attention to
! the Fact that many a gateway in the
wet season is a regular sea OF mud.
and the fields on each side cut up
badly for some distance.
Gateways should be Arm and I'M
yielding, not only to provide clean and
easy passage for foot or wheel, but
also to secure Arm gate posts. soft
gateway gives no material support to
a post
Where there is hard bottom. the
gat away may have the surface cleared
awas' and the hollow filled with stones
picked off the land. With a soft bot
tom. a foundation may be laid with
bundles OF faggots, whi,h are TO be COW
cred, as before, with the stones. Fag;
COTS in such a position last a long
time and provide the drainage which
/ is required in such position,
Let the center of the gateway be
! higher than the sides. so as to pre-
vent the Judgment of water. which
does so much harm in this position.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
Thrifty Scot.

1t was hard-headed Scotchman, and
he was in conflict with that enemy of
mankind. the jobbing gardener. The
question was the price of barrow-load
of potting soil, which the gardener had
Just wheeled in. TIE gardener de-
manded a shilling; the Scotchman Of
fered ninepence. why. sir" pleaded
the gardener gentlemen pay me nine
pence when they come and borrow my
barrow and take away the soil them
selves" "Ye're no tellin me?" said
the Scotchman. Then We maun jist
wheel that barrow-load back again.
III be room at yer place in ten NEE
nutes.",
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
PInIno for a Companion.

A Buckinghamshire (Eng.) farmer
once wrote to a distinguished scientific
agricultur.st 90 whom he felt under
obligation for introducing variety OF
swine; Respected Sir--I went yester-
day TO the fair at A.. found several
pigs of your species. There was a
great variety of beasts; and | was
greatly astonished at not seeing you
there"
Another farmer Wishing to enter
some animals at an agricultural exit
bition wrote as follows to the secre
tary OF the society; Dear Sir-Entel
me also for jackass.
The director OF the geological gar
dens was on his holiday He received
note from his chief assistant. which
closed thus; 1.-The chimpanzee seems
to be pining for a companion. What
shall we do until you return?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
No Longer Strain on Her Nerves.

For a week after Mrs. Wakefield
gave her colored cook an alarm clock
the family was awakened each day at
6 a. m. by the clang of its resound-
ing bell. At the end Of this time it
was heard 10 more in the early
watches of the morning. but Mrs.
Wakefield fancied several times that
she detected the muffied sound of its
alarm toward evening. When ques-
toned on the subject Dinah said with
shake of her dusky head:
We'll, Miss Wakefield, NAH nerves
ain berry strong. as yo' know, an dat
alarm clock jes' riled 'em all up.
kin stan it in de ebenin' fust rate.
but ter be woke up sudden upsets me;
so jes' sets 1t TO de ebenin stead
OBJ de mawnin', an it goes of an
doan' disturb nobody"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

Nothing can be farther from good
management than the common prac-
tise of leaving the grass land to take
care Of itself. On the average small
farm the live stock have the run Of
the whole OF the grass practically ev-
cry day in the year
There is never a fresh field to give
the stock a change; the sweet parts
OF the farm are oyer-grazed. and by
ove7-manurSng lose their sweetness
and become rank. while the poor parts
are allowed TO run to seed. thus in
creasing the proportion OF weeds and
weed-grasses.
The prevailing fault on the many
farms, large and small, is the want of
proper gates, even when the fences
may be good. A good gate that will
last half lifetime. II properly hung,
can be got for very little; we need not
specify at length what the common
stop-gaps are.
1t is a deep study in human nature
TO find an explanation OF the state Of
mind that will not take the trouble
to settle the question of gates prop
erly.
Valuable machinery is stuck in a
gap, exposed to all weathers, and liza.
bic 20 be injured or to injure stock.
when moved to allow passage.
In another case, the gap is stopped
by bushes, which have to be taken
down and built up laboriously each
time the gap is wanted.
Frequently we see a gate leaning
against gap, because the farmer has
not time to set up gate posts. More
frequently the gate post is set up SO
badly that 1t gives way, the gate drags
or has to be lifted each time 1T is
opened, and the gate comes TO pieces
long before it should be worn out.
The average stop-gap. as a contriv.
ance to save time and trouble, leaves
everything to be desired. II is waste
full both Of time and material. and is
most laborious.
The proper erection OF a gate post
is not difficult matter, il due regard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
Early Strategy.

The origin and the local color OF the
following story is German. The spirit
of il is one which is not, perhaps, en-
tirely alien to American youth. Hans
and Fritz. two small boys, had gone to
the rink to skate. Hans oyercoat ham.
pered him and he wanted to get rid
of it. The German courtroom person
does not check your coat unless you
pay your fee The fee was only a
penny, but Hans did not have the
penny. He was at loss.
Huh! it's dead easy spoke up
Fritz Give me your overeoat. I'll
take It to the man at the checking
place and say found It, He'll put il
away. When you are ready TO go home
you go to him and ask II anybody has
turned lost oyercoat in to him. Then,
of course. you'll get yours"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

your medicine had done for her and
tried it. It made me strong and healthy
and our home is now happy with baby
boy. am very glad that took Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
do all can TO recommend it Mrs. A.
b. BoscAMP, 504 E. Howard Street,
Creston, Iowa
Tons of Roots and Herbs
are used annually in the manufacture
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, which is known from ocean to
ocean as the standard remedy for
female ills.
For forty years this famous root and
herb medicine has been prominently
successful in controlling the diseases Of
women. Merit alone covld have stood
this test of time.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinlham's Vegeta-
BILE CompOundyvill help you, write
to Lydia T.. Pinkham MedicineCo.
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by a woman
and held in strict confidence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
ARSENATE OF LEAD
FOR POTATO PLANT
Bugs and Blight Are Greatest En-
emies OF Crop-Spraying Is
Recommended.

rhe soil for potatoes should be OF
a light or sandy or gravelly loan type.
Plowed-over turf land gives poor crops,
for It is infested with the wireworm
and the May beetle.
In fertilizing potatoes the amount
and the kind should be governed
somewhat by local conditions. ! have
found in my practise that about six
hundred pounds. consisting OF zoo
pounds of nitrate OF soda, $50 pounds
OF acid phosphate and 100 pounds OF
muriate of potash is the maximum
mixture for the most economical re
suits. says a writer in an exchange.
This material should be sown broad
cast a couple of weeks before plant
ing, and well narrowed into the soil.
Cultivation should begin even be
fore the plants are up from the
ground, to loosen up the soil. to pre-
vent the moisture from evaporating,
and TO free the field of weeds. When
the potato sprout comes up and the
plant increases in size. the field should
be gone over continually with a fine
spiketooth harrow until it is impossi-
BILE for the horse and narrowing ma
chine TO 20 on the field without dam
aging the crop.
Potato bugs and hight are the
greatest enemies Of the crop. The
best spraying chemical for the bugs
is arsenate OF lead, which gives better
results than paris green and is not SO
inconvenient and dangerous TO han
die.
The blight can be guarded against
by constant spraying, especially dur
ing the month of August. with Dor
deatlx
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

Smart petit ehapeau" created for
the MarquIse de Ganay. Supple straw
in new shade Of blue called ''cies
d'Eeypte.v The mount lie mixture
OF black and metallic blue horsehair.
aggerated proportions is or Is not a
becoming item OF the feminine toilet
II makes considerable demands on
the taste of its wearer. for unless ac-
companied by an absolutely suitable
hat it looks absurd.
Need Much Consideration.
On the other hand, ruffies of medium
size have tiresome way of making
their owners look just the least bit
dowdy. 1t seems to be a case of ex-
aggeration or of remuneration, and
halfand-half course spells failure.
have seen some charming Pierrot
ruffies made Of shot tulle and also OF
black tulle lined with such colors as
sapphire blue, leaf green, violet de
monseigneur, etc. None OF the new
est and best ruffles are finished with
bows or strings. In fact, no ribbons
are used in connection with them
just huge ruff1e of fine tulle which
completely frames the face and fastens
invisibly Ruffies of this order look
very effective when made of black
tulle and worn with an all-white dress
or the reverse. a big white ruffIe with
an all-black costume.
ciinq to "Maqpfev TInts.
The magpie tints remains the vogue.
In London. as in Paris, black and
white has been worn by all the lead
ing members of the fashionable world
on important occasions. Perhaps in
London the tendency is to accentuate
the white portion o. the scheme. while
in Paris the inclination is the other
way. The smartest Parisiennes teem
welded to black materials, provided
that these are of the most supple quail
ity and almost transparent.
Black chantilly lace has become a
rage in certain circles. and SO has
black chiffon incrusted with chantil,v.
In some cases these laces are mount.
ed over subtle colors, but for the most
part it is a case OF black upon black
the underdress being made of some
such material as chiffon or tulle. Al
the present day one never sees black
lace mounted directly over black
satin or silk: there is always a cloud
of filmy stuff between.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

Is in tapestry blue Indian silk. At
the waist large crimson rose is worn
and the gracefua cape is composed
of black mirror velvet
This model may be taken as repre-
sentative of the fashions of the mo-
ment, where fete dresses are con-
cerned. Black mirror and chiffon
velvets are in great demand for man
ties and also for wide sashes. The
deep touch of black is delightful when
juxtaposed with delicate materials
such as muslin or lace. and the idea OF
a broad blue sisG sash worn over a
spotted muslin dress has been bor-
rowed from such painters as Romney
and Fragonard.
The spotted muslins used for such
gowns are fine and transparent as
chiffon. The skirts of these dresses
are gathered at the waist, but the
muslin being extra fine, the gathers
do not make the figure look clumsy.
Beautiful Paqui1 Model.
rarely lovely Paquin model. in
tended for a summer fete, was made OF
white marquise gauze mounted over
flesh pink tulle and charmeuse. The
corsage was crossed over the bust and
II opened over a vest of real old
Valenciennes, which was finished with
a square collar. There was a wide.
loose sash of new silk which bears
the name of voluptueuse. The sash
was in lovely shade of faded sapphire.
The hat which was to be worn with
this gown was a picturesque shape in
Tuscan straw The brim dropped
slightly in front and the low crown
was circled with wild roses and black
berry brambles.
/ have seen a great many hats
trimmed with blackberry brambles
this summer. The homely little fruit
has suddenly leaped into favor with
the autocrats of the Rue de la PAX
Another favorite trimming for after.
noon hats is wreath of strawberry
blossoms mixed with clusters of reak
istic fruit A fascinating model re.
Gently created by Nine. earlier was
made OF black basket straw and
trimmed with carnations in every
known shade; it was a large picture
model and at one side lying out on
the fiat brim there was a bow OF
Fragonard blue velvet.
Tulle rufies OF gigantic proportions
have suddenly become favorites In the
Paris world of fashion. I think II
was Lucille who first started this
idea; it was certainly she who made
some Of these big Pierrot ruffles fol
Partisan beauty whose photograph
is in every window. II is difficult tc
decide whether the tulle rufie of ex
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
Eor ate Colts.

II you have failed to get the mare
with foal 90 not give up too easily.
Try her again, remembering that fall
colt is almost as valuable as spring
colt in these days Of high-priced horses.
The mare that foals in the fall also
has an advantage to the farmer as he
can have her for work during the rush
season in the spring. II is not too late
to breed the mare yet, and farmers
should not give UP II she does not
catch at the first service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

John Sloan, the well-known painter.
was leeturlng on Models" before an
art class in New York.
Then there is the frivolous model"
said Mr.. Sloan. she. unless very beau
tiful. is to be avoided.
"A frivolous model besought friend
OF mine to employ her.
No, no. said he I only do still
life--howers and fruit
Well, said the model looking up
at him reproachfully out Of limpid blue
eyes, we'll, amt | peach?'"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
Rearing Calves.

The man who plans TO rear his heifer
calves should bear this point in mind:
Vitality is one of the most important
things to be developed. and II is OBJ
tanned only through liberal feeding abd
proper care And this is only partly
true. for. unless the calf is wellborn
to start with. the best care and feed
ing will not produce a profitable COW.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
she Nssded h.In-

Where is the fire hottest?" inquired
the beautiful lady.
"on the next floor" said the gallant
fireman.
Then maybe you would run up and
heat these curling tongs for me
cant be carried out with my hair in
wisps. you know"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
"cheap Jack" Cot Some sstlstactIo

A cheap jack" was offering cheaT
clocks, finely vanished and colored
and with looking glass in front. to a
lady not remarkable for personal
beauty.
why. It's beautiful" said the ven.
der.
Beautiful indeed; look at 1t al
most frightens mel" said the lady.
Then, marm,' replied the man. see
ing bargain impossible, you had bet.
ter buy one that hasn't a looking
glass"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
Iara. cows for Dairy.

The Wisconsin station has con.
Quoted an Interesting experiment in
the use OF large and small COWS for
the dairy. Results show that the large
COW gave more milk and better; al
though she ate trifle more feed she
paid well for it and produced her but
terfat at less cost than the small COW.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

"a tiA-tss4 vi III \
had taken Lydia E.
Pink'iam's Fsgeta-
BILE Com pound. L
would have pains if
I overwork ed Or
lifted any thing
heavy, and | would
be so weak and ner-
vous and in so much
misery that l would
be Frustrated. A
friend told ma What
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
Whv Worrv7

She was very much In love with
him, and me evening. while thes were
alone, sk asked
Frank, tell me truly; YOU have
kissed other girls. haven't your"
Yes" replied the young man, but
no one you know"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
-Four lmportant Factors

No farmer should be satisfied with
lesg than the maximum crops Of what
ever he grows. -Four factors enter
into his combination for success. name
~. the man. good seed, good soil. and
proper tilth OF ground
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
Hint 70 Mothers.

AS summer precaution every mo
Their should commit to memory anti
dotes for the commonest poisons
known, especially those that it might
be possible for children to come in
contact with In addition to this mem.
orize some methods for aiding drown.
ing and injured persons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
Double Cropping.

Owners Of small areas can greatly
increase returns by double cropping II
is especially desirable in town and sub
urban gardens. When properly planned
and managed the crops do not inter.
fere with each other.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

Plum trees require comparatively
little pruning In the case Of young
trees shorten in the strongest shoots
which outgrow the others to the extent
OF unbalanelng the form and sym.
metry OF the tree
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
poor Board Would Do.

Guess won't have to worry about
a suitable boarding house this sum
mer."
why not?"
"The doctor told me go somewhere
and rake OF flesh"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
stat for Horses.

Stables for horses should be better
ventilated, with sufficient windows on
all sides for good circulation of air
The doors should be arranged so that
during hot nights they may be LEFT
open when the animals are feeding OF
resting
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

He-They say, dear, that people
who live together get In time to look
exactly alike
she-Then you may consider my re-
fusal final.