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SUDAN GRASS FOR DRY LAND
Particularly Well Adapted for Semi
Grid Sectlons-Produces Two Cut.
tinss Of Hay In Season.

by JAMES D. MARSHALL, Colorado
Experiment Station)
Sudan grass belongs to the sorghum
family. and is considered by some au-
tnorities to be the wild. original form
OF the cultivated sorghums. II is tall
annual grass. being somewhat like
johnson grass in general appear
ance; but 1t lacks the root stalks of the
latter. and never becomes a weed. un-
der favorable conditions 1t may attain
height Of six to ten feet. Its growth
Is dependent to some extent upon the
moisture In the soil. II sown broad
cast 1t does not grow so high as when
planted in rows which permit of cult
vation.
Sudan grass is particularly we'll
adapted TO the dry land sections. as 1t
produces good yields Of hay. and un-
der average conditions should produce
two cuttings Of hay in a season II is
very drought resistant and will sue
ceed where 1t is possible 10 grow any
other sorghum.
In feeding value. Sudan grass can be
compared with the millets. making a
large crop of hay during the warm
weather. Hay made from Sudan grass
Is preferable to millet hay, as II can
be fed to all classes of live stock
without injury. The stalks are fine
and can be readily cured into hay.
The crop may be grown either
drilled, in cultivated rows or broad
casted. II drilled or broadcasted, from
l0 to 10 pounds Of seed is sown per
acre. while If planted in cultivated
rows, the rows being about thirty
inches apart, two or three pounds Of
seed should be used per acre.
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NO COFFEE FOR sMOOT

Senator Reed Smoot. in corse-
quence OF his Mormon. training. uses
no stimulants-no tobacco, alcohol,
coffee or tea. No one who has ever
undertaken to go through life without
the use OF coffee or tea has any idea
Of the petty annoyances that such abb
stinence entails. A man can quit
drinking malt. vinous, or spirituous
liquors. and his friends m srely re-
mark: "on the wagon, eh?" and let
1t go at that. They don't ask why he
quit, and usually do not insist on his
drinking, regardless of what may be
the prevailing notion to the contrary.
Anybody knows that when man
quits drinking he does SO because he
does not wish to take all the natural
finish of his insides and die ahead OF
schedule, or have a befudtled brain.
such as one can see on the charts in
any doctors office.
But with q man who does not
drink coffee or tea it is different.
Everybody desires to know why.
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the dancing party. II is patterned aft.
er the Dutch bonnet, which is now
triumphing as the preferred style, and
Is supported by narrow wired band
about the head and wired edge. 1t
Is finished with narrow band OF gold
and silk embroidery and half wreath
OF little chiffon and silk roses.
These little caps are the most en-.
gaging little things' There is sort
Of witehery In them and they are an
almost Indispensable part OF the ward.
robe for this season. The dancing
girl ought to provide herself with sew
eral OF them. for they are made OF
small pieces OF all sorts OF gay and
glittering fabrics and allow them.
selves all sorts Of pretty flowers and
ornament adornments.
JULIA BoTToMLEv.
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ARE YOU THINKING OF
THE new COUNTRY

The State of Colorado wishes, if
yon are in earnest to procure home,
say of 800 acres, to help and pro-
mote you, barring Spectators and
investors. THE GREAT DIVIDE,
published 43 Post Building, Denver,
Colorado, is anxious to tell you all
about it. Send stamp for sample
copy today. Also say what paper
you read this in.-Adv.
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COSTLY METHOD OF REVENGE
Procedure In Europe Reminded An
drew Carnegie Of a Somewhat
Humorous Incident.

Andrew Carnegie, in recent inter-
view on peace, said to New York
reporter:
"A lad twenty killed man and
woman in Sarajevo. All Europe is now
fighting to avenge this wrong. Eng
land alone is spending $4,000 2 min
ute, according to Sidney WI gun.
powder.
We'll. this is such an expensive way
to avenge a wrong that 1t reminds me
of the man at the banquet.
"A man entered the cloakroom. at
the end of banquet, and began to
smash in silk hat after silk hat.
Hold on, boss! What fo' yo' smash
in all dem high hats? demanded the
attendant.
I'm looking for my own" the gen.
tleman answered It's an opera hat
collapsible, you know. None of these
seem to be it,
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HANSI," ALSATlAN ARTIST

Not long ago mild sensation was
created when John Waltz, an Alsatian
artist and writer. widely known under
the pseudonym of ',Hansi." was con-
demned by the German authorities to
a years Imprisonment on account OF
a book for children which he had
written and illustrated. In this book,
which was called Mon Village he
dealt "a humorous and satirical vein
with life In his native village, and
he was lavish both with pen and PEN
ell in criticism OF the German masters
OF Alsace-Lorraine and praise OF the
French. its rulers of yesterday.
Since then "Hansi" has produced
another work. which. together with its
predecessor. has become SO enormous
ly popular In France since the out
break of war against Germany that
copies are scarcely to be obtained.
This. THE History OF Alsace for Lit
tie Children. Told by Their Uncle
Hansi." gives little Asatians a survey
of the story of their native land that
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Wouldn't Stand for 1t.

She wore a determined look as she
entered the drug store.
Look here, young man, II tall
man with a red mustache comes and
asks you for a prescription you're not
to let him have it,"
Really, madam, +"
mo, you mustn't let him have 1t
on any account He's come here for
month, and says he wants some.
thing to improve his appetite. He's
boarding at my establishment, young
man"
And with muttered threat the
landlady passed from the shop leav-
ing the druggists assistant pale and
trembling.
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Best Grass for Dry Areas.

Bronze grass is probably the best OF
he cultivated grasses to grow In dry
areas. When established II will fur.
nish grazing early in the season, not
so early as winter rye. but earlier than
the native grasses. 1t will also fur.
nish grazing in the autumn proper.
tionate to the amount OF the precipita.
ton. During the entire season, there.
fore, II should furnish much more graz.
Ing than the native grasses.
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A New Veil,
JULIA BoTToMLEv.

A veil has been brought out which
Is supposed to improve the complexion
in pronounced degree-a chalk-white
tulle veil. worked with blue threads,
the spots far apart and irregular.
Ivory white tulle with spots Of black
chenille is also improving to the com.
plexiop for young woman and one
Who has Just passed Der first youth
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Water Required for Crops.

It takes water to produce a crop OF
weeds. II that be true, and it Is. the
water which the weeds get is that
much taken away from the crop. A
garden crop between the rows In a
young orchard is all right. provided
there be plenty of water for both the
garden and the orchard, An orchard
under dry conditions needs all of the
available water. Conserve as much
OF 1t as possible by maintaining con.
slant dust mulch between the rows.
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His Only Possession.

al Rogers was travelling through a
lonely section in the suburbs of Bos-
ton one night, short while ago, when
he was startled by hearing this pite-
Gus appeal:
"Will the kind gentleman please
help poor unfortunate man? l."
At this point Al felt to locate his
watch. The other continued:
Il have nothin' in the world but this
loaded revolver"
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MISSOURI BOY SHOWS KANSAS

Everyone in Kansas, and particu-
larly in the Seventh congressional
district, is talking about former
Columbia and Mexico. Mo-. boy, Jouett
Shouse. He moved to Kinsley, Ed
wards county, from his former home
in Lexington, KY. on November IS,
1911, and on November 3. 1914. was
elected to represent the largest con-
gressional district of the Union.
Shouse is the son of the late Rev.
John s. Shouse. one of the most wide.
ly known and beloved ministers OF
the Christian church. During the Pc
riod from 1892 to 1898, Mr.. Shouse
had charges in Columbia and Mexico.
His son Jouett was a student at the
University of Missouri. In 19l1,.
through Shouse's efforts. the delegates
to the state convention from the Sew
enth went to Topeka with instructions
for Champ Clark. The state conven-
tlon instructed for Champ Clark. And
Kansas was one of the first states to
have a whirl at the Clark boom.
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MAI. GEN. SAM HUGHES

One OF the most picturesque fig.
ures in public life in Canada is Maj.
Gen. Sam Hughes. minister of militia.
His admirers call him independent
and efficient; his critics say he is a
marvel Of indiscretion. He organized
Valcartier camp. where the Canadian
contingent was trained for the Euro
pean war. and, bossing the job to
Butt himself. succeeded in arousing q
lot of adverse criticism. But on his
return from England he wiped all
that out with this typical speech:
Il have it on the word OF the
late Lord Roberts that Valcartier
camp displayed on the part of your
humble servant. capacity for or
ganization and driving power, unsur-
passed in military history"
But Hughes was not long in find.
ing fresh trouble General Lessard, a
French-Canedian officer, who did val
liant service in South Africa. but who
is ineligible for active service now on
account of failing eyesight, as general
officer commanding the Tyronto distr
troops for the purpose Of testing the
q possible Invasion of German-Americ
Hughes did rot approve. But ins
vately. he blazed forth his criticism
fat was in the fire. Opposition pape
forthwith demanded Hughes head.
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At the First Sions

or falling hair get Cuticura. ~4t
works wonders. Touch spots OF dam
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint-
nent, and follow next morning with q
hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap This
at once arrests falling hair and pro-
notes hair growth. For free saaat1e
each with 32-p. Skin Book, address,
post card: Cuticura, Dept. x. Boston.
Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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Wherever Smoo dine you
neous Don't drink breakfast
that Battle Creek substitute ofee?
OH
coffee when is offered to him.
little Sooner later his inouires
DO you find coffee
Then the truth leaks The
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Poor Burglar.

"A burglar got into my house about
three O'Clock this morning when was
on my way home from the club" said
Jones.
Did he get anything asked
Brown.
Il should say he did get something"
replied Jones. The poor devil is in
the hospital. My wife though it -as
me. Cincinnati Enquirer.
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in every line And while this book Mon Village SELL
Ing like hot cakes in France doubtless
homes by the hundred there to be with delight
thought OF what be the Rhine
the treasured Volumes ans himself
the nation which he has humorouy
and picture.
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Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue:
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
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Logical Result.

She has such a dogged express
sion."
NO wonder. with that pug nose"
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lmporfant fo bhofhara

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORlA. a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
Signature Hssss ses si ZzzHZzM
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
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An extensive deposit Of asphalt OF
superior quality has been discovered
In the Philippines.
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Marble to Retain.

Kniicker-Jones has remarkable
memory.
Bocker-Wonderful; he remembers
q winter that wasn't just like this
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-24
WOUNDED
IN THE HOSPITALS
A CHEERFUL LOT
Make Light of Their
Wounds and Joke About
Their Experiences on the
Fighting Line.

Vichy. via Paris, Aug. 24.-The pres
idential palace and all the hotels have
been converted into hospitals and are
now filed with wounded. All branches
of the service are represented, the pa
tients including artillerymen. infantry
men, chasseurs, dragons and hussars
They are a cheerful lot for men who
have been carried from the fighting
line. Many make light of their wounds,
joke about their experiences and all are
said to be eager to go back to the field
isn't that hard luck" said one with
four bullets in his thighs, ito have
hooked all four? Still, that may mean
three comrades left in the fighting"
Another was greatly exercised for
fear fragments of a shell which had
struck his arm had obliterated tattoo
ed butterfly. of which he was extreme
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-24
HEAVY BOhBARDhENT
OF L|ECE CONTINUES;
FORTS Still INTACT

London. Aug. 24.-In dispatch
from Rotterdam, the correspondent of
the Daily Telegraph says that after
many days Of quiet the sound of the
commandment of Liege reached the
frontier near Maestricht on Sunday
They were heard for hours and indi-
Gated that the Germans are making q
tremendous effort to clear this long
standing danger from their line of
supply and that TO this end they had
brought their heaviest howitzers into
action.
Fugitives report. the correspondent
continues, that the Liege forts have
caused great Inconvenience to the Ger
mans by destroying their pontoon
bridges over the Mouse.
The Daily Mail publishes a dispatch
from Antwerp saying that Belgian
who succeeded in getting to Liege and
back reports that the Germans have
built eight pontoon bridges across the
Mouse between Liege and the Dutch
frontier.
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which it regards as offensive.
1t is reported here that Germany has
been trying to transfer the German
railroad in Shantung. China, to Amer
lea. Toxic believes. however, that the
United States, pursuing the policy of
neutrality outlined by President Will
son, will not accept the offer Presi-
dent Wilson's announcement of Amer
lean neutrality has greatly pleased the
japanese.
Text of Declaration.
The text of the Imperial rescript fol-
lows:
Issued at Toxic, August 20, D. m.
We, by the grace OF Heaven, emperor
of Japan. seated on the throne occu-
pied by the same dynasty from time
immemorial. do hereby make the fol-
lowing proclamation to our loyal and
brave SUBJECTS:
I'VE hereby declare war against
Germany and we command our army
and navy to carry on hostilities against
that empire with their full strength
and we also command our competent
authorities to make every effort, in
pursuance of their respective duties,
to attain the national aim by all means
within the limits OF law OF nations.
Since the outbreak of the present
war in Europe. the calamitous effect
OF which we view with grave concern,
we, on cur part. have entertained
hopes of preserving the peace of the
far east by the maintenance of strict
neutrality, but the action of Germany
has at length compelled our ally to
begin hostilities against that country.
and Germany is at Kiao Chow, leased
territory in China, busy with warlike
preparations, while its armed vessels
cruising the seas Of eastern Asia are
threatening our commerce and that of
our ally. Peace of the far east is thus
in jeopardy.
Accordingly, our government and
that of His Britannia Majesty. after full
and frank conversations with each 9TH
er, agreed to take such measures as
may be necessary for the protection of
the general interests, contemplated in
the agreement of alliances, and, we on
our part, being DESTROYS to obtain that
object by peaceful means. command
our government to offer with. sincerity
an advice to the imperial government
OF Germany BY the last day appoint
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AMDASSADORSOF
AMERICA ASKING
FOR ASSISTANCE
Have Much Work to Do
While Looking After the
Interests of the Warning
Nations.

Washington, Aug. American
ambassadors to whom has been en-
trusted the diplomatic affairs of the
nations at war were calling today for
additional help. They reported they
needed more secretaries, attaches,
clerks and interpreters to handle the
great amount Of extra work involved
in their new tasks. Besides attending
to stranded citizens of the United
States, they are looking after the
welfare of thousands of subjects Of
other nations.
The officials and the powers for
whose diplomatic interests they are
caring include:
Ambassador Page, London-Austria
and Germany.
Ambassador Gerard, Berlin-Japan.
Russia, Great Britain and France
Ambassador Penfield, Vienna-Great
Britain, Russia and France
Ambassador Herrick, Paris-Ger-
many and Austria.
Charles S. Wilson, the charge DAFT
flares, st. Petersburg = Germany and
Austria.
Ambassador Guthrie, Toxic - Ger
many
Ambassador Page at London has
asked for six additional secretaries.
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Japan's Declaration of War.

Toxic, Aug. 24.-The emperor Of ia
pan Sunday declared war upon Ger
many.
This action was taken at the expira-
ton of the time limit of Japan's ulti-
matum to Germany demanding the
surrender of Ikiao Chow.
The Japanese government has or
dered the beginning of operations on
land and sea.
The imperial resaript declaring war
upon Germany was issued Sunday
evening. 1t officially inaugurates hos
Titles in the far east as a result OF
Germany's failure to reply to the Jap
anese ultimatum.
The proclamation of the emperor
sent a thrill through the country ia
pans entrance upon the fulfllment of
her obligations to her ally, Great Brit
ain. responds to the popular will from
one end of the land to the other.
Cheering crowds assembled before
buildings occupied by departments OF
foreign affairs and the administration
OF the navy. Sunday evening there
were lantern proca- sions through the
streets. The popular manifestations,
however, do not approach the .enthu-
siasm which preceded the war with
Russia.
Count Won Rex, the German ambas-
sador In Toxic, has been handed his
passports. He probably will leave here
for America, either on the Minnesota
sailing August 81, or the Manchuria,
which departs on the Goth. George w.
Guthrie, the American ambassador.
will represent Germany. The diet has
been convoked in special session for
September 3.
The Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Eliza
beth. which lately was at Using Tau,
the seaport of Kiao Chow, is reported
to have sailed. She perhaps will go to
q neutral port and disarm.
1t is believed that this action will
keep Austria out Of the war In the
orient, although unforeseen circum-
stances may force japan to change her
policy in this regard. No action has
yet been taken relative to Austria, and
the foreign office has explained that
Japan will remain friendly to Austria,
uniess Austria adopts an attitude
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-24
BUMPER APPLE CROP
FOR YEAR PREDICTED

Washington. Aug. 24.--An apple
crop of 21O,OOO.OO0 is the forecast to-
day by the department OF agriculture.
which bases its estimate on its latest
reports. That Is about $1,000, 900
bushels more than last year, but 25,-
100000 bushels less than in 1912 and
about 100000 bushels less than In
1911. The mean price to producers
in the three months OF heavy market
ing. September. October and Novem-
Der. last year. was s5.5 cents a bushel.
In 1912 1t was 623 cents and in 1911
1t was 69.7 cents.
Forecast OF production In several
western states follows:
Montana, 100000; Idaho. 1900. 1000;
Washington. 1900, 900: Oregon. $500, :
600; California, 100000.
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OUTLINE OF THE
DISPOSITION OF
GERMAN TROOPS
Main Northern Army Is
Advancing Slowly With
Front Extending From
Givet to Diedenhofen.

Rotterdam, Aug. "a, via London
According to the best information OBJ
tainable here the disposition of the
German forces in Belgium is broadly
as follows:
The right flank, occupying the entire
territory Immediately south of Antwerp
Is moving southwest in the direction
of Lille. A second force is moving on
Maubeuge, so miles southeast of Lille,
in the department of Nord, and a third
is occupied at the reduction of the
Namur forts, which consist of nine
defenses of steel and concrete sur
rounding the city. 1t is estimated that
these three columns together comprise
nearly a quarter of a million men.
The main northern German army is
advancing slowly with its front extend
ing from Givet, France, to Diedenhof-
en-, in Lorraine. The French defenses
from La Fere to Reims are thought to
be the objective of this army, which is
believed to number 100000 men.
The main body to the south Is direct
ing its efforts on the Verdun Nancy
line of defenses and now occupies
Strassburg.
Travellers returning from Germany
ern part of the empire have subsidized
considerably and that The mobilization
has been achieved. The railroads are
now principally occupied with the
transportation OF munitions OF war.
Most of these are passing through
Mainz and Rastatt
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NO HOPE FOR PRINCE
WILLIAM IN ALBANIA

Rome. Aug. 24.-Reports are con-
flicting as to whether Prince William
has abandoned Albania. 1t was stated
here today that his leaving would
cause no surprise as his situation, al
ready difficult before the outbreak of
the war, must have become quite i'm
possible when, owing to the necessities
OF the international complications.
Austria, Italy and the other powers
were obliged to withdraw any support
which helped to maintain him at
Durazzo.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-24
PARCEL POST REDUCES
THE COST OF LIVING

Washington, Aug. 24.-Practicability
of the parcel post as a medium of d.
rect exchange between city dwellers
and producers of the farms has been
established by a test in 10 cities, the
postoffice department announced to-
day.
Postmasters' reports stated the new
system had been welcomed in nearly
all the communities, that it appeared
as a factor in reducing the cost of
living, and that improvements under
way assured its growth. Damage to
parcels in shipment amounted to less
than one tenth of one per cent, 1T was
said. and that was mainly due to In
efficient packing.
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French DEFEATED AND
ARE BEING PURSUED BY
Three GERMAN ARMIES
The Battle at Wuertemberg Results in
Victory for the Kaiser's Forces
Army Led by the Crown Prince Is
in Pursuit

Berlin, Aug. a. by wireless from Nauen, Germany to
Sayville, Long sland-Officia announcement made
here today that the German army commanded by Grand
Duke Albrecht of Wuertemberg, has defeated French
army at Neufchateau 1t captured many guns flags and
prisoners, including several generals.
German armies under Rupprecht Grown Prince Will
helm and Grand Duke Albrecht vigorously pursuing
the French.
The army under Rupprecht captured $50 guns at
Lunevie Blamont and Grey Gin the French department
of Muerthe and Mosele)
The army commanded by the prince pursued the
French beyond Longwy
The Germans west of the river Mouse and advanc-
ing against Maubeuge. They have defeated English
brigade of cayalrN
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ed for the purpose. however, our gov
eminent failed to receive an answer
accepting their advice. 1t is with pro-
found regret that we, in spite of our
ardent devotion to the cause Of peace,
are thus compelled to declare war,
especially at this early period of our
reign and while we still are in mourn
ing for our lamented mother.
1T is our earnest wish that by the
loyalty and valor of our faithful sub
jects, peace may soon be restored and
the glory of empire be enhanced"
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Were No Formalitles.

Berlin, Aug. 24.-via Copenhagen and
London.-The rupture of relations be-
tween Japan and Germany was effected
in a simple manner.
A representative OF the German min
istry OF foreign affairs proceeded Sun
day morning to the Japanese embassy
and handed the Japanese charge
d'affaires his passports with the verbal
remark that Germany had no response
to make to Japans ultimatum concern
ing the surrender of Kiao- Chow.
The Japanese representative turned
his embassy and its archives over to
the protection of the American ambas-
sadOr