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Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10
/ Devils keN mhDk f. w (If1hQff$On Wholesale and Retail furniture

TO see MIN N the well 10Y Spots on
the disk.
The Chinese still, at their great noon
festival of the Yueping, exchange cakes
of various sizes with relatives and
friends upon which are stamped fig
ures Of hares crouching among the
trees.
In Morse mythology we had bunny
figuring as the train bearer and light
bearer of Freyja, the goddess of the
moon, and also identified with the Ro-
man goddess Venus. whose festival
was held at the beginning of April.
Freyja has also been identified with
the Anglican goddess Eostre or Ostara,
from whose name we derive our pres
ent term of Easter.
Ancient records will show that In the
seventeenth century no Englishman
thought his feast complete. unless on
Easter day he ate a fine big hare killed
for the occasion.
The hare by reason Of its connection
with the moon became in a sense the
herald of a new life. the s%pringtide,
From these several causes 1t has come
to be associated with the anniversary
Of Christ's resurrection. and thousands
Of children too young to appreciate the
blessed truths that lie at the base Of
the faith will nevertheless rejoice oves
novelties Ii Easter Dummies.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10
Pumpkins For 1--we Stock.

Pumpkins are WORTH approximately
two-thirds as much IS ,ensilage for
cows or sheep. Brood sows will make
good use Of them, writes h. P. Miller
In the Ohio Farmer. lp the ration of
sfattening hogs they should occupy
about the same place as grass. Per-
haps So per ton would De q fair money
value to place upor field pumpkins
for feeding cattle, steep or hogs. 1t
will be noted that shey contain so
much we .er that liz. animal should be
confined % pumpkins alone.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10
Hint For Hoo Raisers.

If the cobs are raked up and burn.
ed in the hog lot the kogs will eat
the charcoal. and you will be doing
two things-you will be getting rid Of
an inconvenience when it comes to
cleaning out the hog yard and you will
be giving the hogs a good feed that
acts as sort of a tonic and helps to reg
ulate digestion.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10
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"CHRiST is RisEN"-A JOY
GUS EASTER MESSAGE.

Easter is the queen Of festi-
walls. 1t is the commemoration of
a supreme historic fact, the rev
citation of a supreme religious
truth, the inspiration Of a SUI
preme spiritual consolation. the
force Of a supreme moral mo-
tive. OF Christ's resurrection
the apostles. the early disciples,
were witnesses. His death upon
the cross had filed them with
anguish and despair. But when
the news on that first bright Eas-
ter morning spread from lip to
lip, 1.-The Lord hath risen, in
deed, and appeared unto Peter"
then was their sorrow turned
into a rapture of joy. The tu-
multuous notes of that great
Easter chorale have rolled
through all after ages their un-
speakable gladness. That resu
rection, that triumph over death,
!, has changed all the destinies
; and frightened all the life of
, mankind throughout the world
; during the nineteen centuries
I which since have passed.-Dean
) Farrar.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10
Devils Lake, North Dakota
SEVEN F|REMEN
WERE INJURED

Edmonton, Alta, April S-Seven
city iremen, including Chief Lauder,
were injured by falling debris and suf
location by smoke when the six story
brick wholesale warehouse of Tees &
Persse was burned early today. All
the injured fremen were taken out
unconscious. The fire loss is $4,000.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10
C|[BERTSON TO
PLEASE THE KIDS

F.. w. Gilbertson has for many
years made it a practice to present tho
small children of the city with some
nice present at Easter time, and the
usual custom will be followed up this
year, and tomorrow, Saturday, every
child under v years of age calling
at his store will be given a present.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10
EASTER FLOWERS.

Just received a fine assortment Of
Easter Lilies, Hydrangeas, Ferns, Aza-
las, Spireas, Rumbler Roses and Palms
Call and see the display and at city
prices. Greene's Drug Store.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10
FARMERS CO IN
FOR ALFALFA

jamestown, N. D., April Three
tons of alfalfa seed have been dis.
posed of among the farmers of Suits
man county, through the agency 90
the North Dakota Better Farming as
ISOLATION experts.
A. F. Borchert, county agent. be-
lieves that about 1000 acres of alfalfa
will be planted here this season.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10

FOR RENT-Nice furnished room
inquire GIT E. Fifth st. 45tf
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10

How about that Job Of Printing!
Let the World do it.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-04-10

For fire or lightning insurance see
Geo. Jurgens.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-14

ness.
j. 0. Fisher is spending the week
with his father, on Fisher Creek.
w. B. Davis has been visiting in
Cherokee county.
Miss Annice SiIer Of Waynesville
was in Sylvia lsst week attending
the Bible Conference.
Mrs. Hattie Epps of Almond spent
the week end in Sylvia.
Mrs. Eva Bryson of Cullowhee
has been attending the Bible Con-
ference.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Hooper, Mr.
and Mrs. Wesley Harris and Mr.
and Mrs. Kelly Allen cut bee-tree
last week, getting 200 pounds of
honey.
Henry Parker Of Willets was in
the city Tuesday.
M. l.. Sutton of Dillsboro was in
the city Monday and subscribed for
the Journal.
Miss Vera Self Of Webster was in
the city this week.
The Auxiliary meets at the Bap-
fist church Wednesday afternoon
August 10.
}. R. Morgan, of Pickens, S. c., is
visiting relatives in the county, |
BY mistake the Journal stated
than S. Rev W. Hooper was in Sylvia
the other day. Mr.. Hooper been
confined to his bed all summer and
is still unable to be out.
Lee Hooper was in town Wednes-
day from Speedwell.
Rev. Walter N. Johnson of Wake
Forest preached at the Baptist
church Monday evening.
+. A. Luck Jr., arrived Thursday
from Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Bush of Ash
down, Ark, are expected to arrive
tomorrow and will spend few
weeks at Webster with Mrs. Bush's
Grandmother, Mrs Mary A. Tomp-
kinS.
MI. and Mrs. A. B. Ensley are
spending several days in Asheville
John M. Watson of Cullowhee
was in town Wednesday.
LII. Powell has purchased the
Sylvia Livery Company from A. C.
Cope and was taken charge of that
establishment.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Moody
a son.
kew. Caleb A. Ridley, D. D.,
native of Jackson County, N. c.,
has lately celebrated his second an
nlversary as pastor of Central Bap-
fist Church, Atlanta. Ga. There
have been 603 additions to the
church during the past two years. |
In recognition of DR.. Ridley's ser
vices his congregation, during the
anniversary exercises, presented
him with beautiful stick pin of |
seven diamonds surrounding a pearl.
Biblical Recorder.
Woods Trade Mark
Crimson Clover
Is Best Quality Ohta;nah1a
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1914-08-14
CITY LOCALS

Miss Lucy Grindstaff of Asheville
is spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. W. C. Hill.
w. t. Lewis of Whittier, Route l,
was in the city Monday and sub
scribed for the Journal to be sent
to him at that address.
Sheriff R. J. Roane Of Bryson City
was here Sunday attending the
Bible Conference.
S. C. Allison of Bankers Creek
was here Sunday.
The Sylvia Pharmacy has just in
stalled a $4,000 gasoline storage
tank and can furnish you any guam
ity of gasoline you may want.
S. E. Warner was here Sunday
from Whittier.
Prof. Robt. L. Madison arrived
from Washington Saturday, to visit
his family at Websrer.
Miss MolIie Walters of Durham is
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. Chas. L. Allison.
Lewis j. Henson has gone on a
business trip to Washington and
New York,
Miss Hannah Moore was here
rom Webster Monday
Mrs. C. O. Abernethy and Miss
Ruth Ennis of Raleigh are spending
some time in Sylvia.
Miss Margie Abernethy of CullO-
Whee has been the guest, for sever
al days, of friends in Sylvia.
Mrs. Eugene Holcombe of Ashe-
vile is stopping with her mother,
Mrs. Kate Mclean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham Grindstaff
returned to their home in Andrews
Sunday evening.
Col. and Mrs. j. D. Calhoun ar
rived Sunday from Tampa. Fla,
and will spend a couple of weeks in
Sylvia.
James Madison, who has been at
tending the Bennett Medical College
in Chicago, came in Sunday, on a
visit to his people at Webster.
Hon. R. O. Self of Statesville, is
spending some time with his moth
er at Webster.
Misses Jessie and Georgia Still
we'll of Webster, spent Sunday in
Sylvia.
Charles and Robert Grindstaff are
here from Asheville.
Gen. R. D. Gilmer of WayDesville
was hele Saturday.
Solicitor Felix E. Alley was here
the last of the week, on business.
Attorney j. Ray Morgan was here
Friday and Saturday from Wayees-
vile.
MIR. and Mrs. James R. Thomas
of Waynesville were here the last
of the week.
D. Robt Davis is spending the
week on Nantahala fishing.
David Lee Hooper is spending
several days in Sylvia.
Miss Annie Louise Madison who
has been visiting friends in Ashe-
vile, returned Monday to her home
in Webster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Sheriff. o:
Washington are spending some
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
WHEELING BOY GRANTED
PATENT ON NEW DAM

Special Dispatch 20 the TntaIlIrencer.
NEW YORK. Dec. f6.-AccordinE 10
the ofhciai reports of Thomas Ewing.
United States Commissioner of Pat.
ents, letters patent No. i.i20.7s7 for 4
coliapsible dam. were issued to-day 10
Guy 3 BebOut. Wheeling. The invent.
or, IN accordance with his plans. mod.
el. drawings and specifications fied
his application on October "a. 1913
The device IL described as follows.
a wicket comprising a combination
with a fOundationai shutter. having
both ends free and movable with rc.
spect 20 the foundation and with props
disposed on the downstream side of
the shutter. the props having one end
pivotally connected intermediateiy %
The ends of the shutter. and the oppo-
site ends plvotaliy connected ~ q sta.
tionary point Of the shutter. the props
being adapted 20 support the shutter
IN en- elevated position etc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19

LANCASTER. Pa, Dec. 1s.-Dr.
George b. Hershey. OF Gap, a town
close to the line between Lancaster
and Chester counties today reported
to DIR. J. l. Mowery, the local repre-
sentative OF the state health depart
ment that three daughters OF Abram
Boose. OF near Christiana. have con.
traeted aphthous fever, the viruient
foot and mouth disease which has
been causing SO much trouble among
the cattle and hogs OF the country.
The cows on the Boose farm became
infected and were killed and Il is
believed that the girls who are nine
years and eighteen months old re-
spectively, contracted the fever by
drinking the milk OF one OF the in
fected animals. They have the char
acteristic blisters In the membranes
OF the mouth and around the nose
and in one case there are sores at
the base of the finger nails. The
girls. however. are not regarded as
being seriously Ill
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
SCENES
In COMMITTEE
REP. GARDNER GETS wRorHY
DURING CROSS EXAMINATION
BY NAVAL COMMITTEE.
Takes Exceptions 20 Many Questions
and Becomes SO Offensive That
One Member Leaves.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.5stormy
scenes marked the conclusion today OF
public bearings before the House naval
committee. After being on the Wit
ness stand all day Representative
Gardner OF Massachusetts demanded
TO know OF the members OF the commit
tee whether they questioned data he
had submitted to prove the nations
military unpreparedness and his insis-
tence SO angered Representative
Witherspoon, OF Mississippi. that he
abruptly quit the committee room.
Then a series OF questions by Rep
resentative Gray of Indiana caused Mr..
Gardner TO resent vigorously what he
said was an infbutation that his recent
campaign for an investigation OF the
military situation was In the interest
OF manufacturers of war materials
The Massachusetts, representative
called upon Mr.. Gray to get up and
prove his facts" but the latter had
nothing further TO say and the meet
ing ended.
The committee will meet Monday
to complete the appropriation bill. the
plan being TO report Il TO congress be-
fore the holidays IL possible.
Based On Memoranda.
Representative Gardner's testimony
was based largely on memoranda he
had prepared, citing important points
fcoutaausd on p.g. vtf,.~r,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
BOARD OF ARMY OFFICERS
CONSIDER COAST DEPEESES

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-Headsd
BY Assistant Secretary Breckenridre
q special board Of army officers of
high rank has been IN session n tho
war department for several days con.
eiderinR the state Of the coast de-
lenses Of the country. and particularly
the military situation IN the canal
zone.
Proceedings of the board are secret.
but tho fact that II was sitting b.
came known tonight ~ a. expect, 4
that evidences Of its work win soon
b. visible through recommendation
20 congress- for funds TO carry out and
develop certain plans for the improve
ment ~ the coast defenses. probably
based In some measure upon the ~
markable developments IN the sicao
Operations IN the existing var
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
APPROPRIATION
BILL is PASSED
HOUSE PUSHES BILL THRoucH
CARRYING APPROPRIATIONS
ToTALiNc CSC. .ooo, 900
Began Immediate Consideration o
Postoffiee Appropriation Bill
Heated colIoquy on Floor.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-with its
machinery at high speed. the house to-
day turned out the legislative. execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill, ana
began consideration OF the postoffice
appropriation bill. clearing the way
FOR the making of legislative record
before the Christmas holidays begin
ming next Thursday.
The Legislative. executive and judic-
ial bill. carrying 10000, ,0O0 was passed
after less than three days actual con-
sideration. Provision for an agricul-
tural census costing s2.2sG. 900 and a
proposal TO reduce the mileage Oh
members from 20 to 5 cents a milo
were stricken from the measure.
Plans OF Postmaster General Bur-
lesson for departmental changes were
locked when the house voted down a
special rule TO make. in order. new
legislation reducing the pay OF post
masters revising the railway mail pay
system: authorizing experimental sub
sitution OF contracts for the salaried
carrier system in one county of each
state and providing TO- organization
changes desired by the administration
in the department. The rule was de-
feated. l4s to Isl. many Democrats
Joining the Republicans in opposing T..
Heated colIoquy.
Chairman Moon, OF the postofflce
committee. made a vigorous speech
criticising the Democrats who voted
tcontauusd on r'iftsensh p.r.A
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
ENACTED In
MURDER TRIAL
WHEN DAUGHTER APPEARED TO
TESTIFY, FATHER EMBRACED
HER, THEN COLLAPSED.
Fahlno Across TsbIe-TestInaooy Of
Girl Was Brief and Materially
Aided the Defense.

NEW CITY. N. Y. Dec. 1s.-The
jury In the trial OF william v. CIeary
for the murder of his son-in-lav. ru.
gene NJ Newman. witnessed a ara.
matte scene late to-day when the
young widow, Anna Cleary Newman
was brought into the court room to
testify for her father. former town
In politics.
Gowned in black. except for A white
shirt waist and a white feather in her
hat, the girl of 20 was assisted toward
the witness chair by her uncle.
Her father had not seen her since
July p, the day before Newman vas
snot as he was waiting to tell Clearv
that he and Anna we're married. AZ
his daughter neared him. Clearv- who
mad maintained a stolid air throuRhou,
the trial. gave evidences Of deem emo
uon. His hands twitched convulsiveIv
and as the Kirl reached his side he
jumped 20 his feet and reached out to
take her in his arms.
The girl shrank away from him but
her father would not be denied Ue
held her In a irm embrace and kissed
her repeatedly.
clesry Collapsed.
When the siri vas led trembling "a
the stand. Cieary collapsed. failinr
over on the counsel table. lie recov.
Ccontinusd on FirssutA P.~,A
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
GERMAN VICTORY In POLAND
Is SHROUDED IN MYSTERY
VIENNA GIVES FEW DETAILS
BUT GERMANY Is
SILENT.


LONDON. Dec. Is. 10:4B D. m.-AI-
though there seems no doubt that me
Russians are retreating and that for
the present any anticipations the a.
lies may have held OF an early IN
vasion OF Germany must be dismiss-
ed. considerable mystery surrounds
the reported decisive victory % the
Germans which Berlin celebrated last
night.
Vienna gave a few detzils Of tho
lighting in the East The claim n
made that the Russians have been
driven out of their positions north OF
the Carpathian mountains from Kros-
no to Zakliczyn, which would indi-
cate that part of the southern line OF
railway In Galicia again is in he
hands OF the Austrians, and that Plot
rkow and another central Poland
town have been stormed. but siIence
Is maintained as regards north Po-
land. where the German victory is
said TO have been achieved
The German official report dismis-
ses this battle with the statement
that in Poland We are stin puruuinx
the enemy. who continues to give
way"
Amsterdam dispatches serve to
heiBhten tne CONFUSION over the sltua-
tion by quoting Berlin papers receiy-
ed there today as expressing disap-
pointment at the fact that no names
OF battlehelds are mentioned, that
no tangible rsults OF the fighting are
disclosed and that no lists are given
OF the number Of captured guns and
prisoners.
Some disappointment is expressed
here at the silence OF the Russix M
and advices from Petrograd are avail
ted eagerly.
Progress In the West
The allies offensive IN the west
continues TO progress very slowly ac-
cording to the Paris communication
although the aggregate gains cvlaim-
ed during the past week Indicate a
considerable advance In Flanders and
In the vicinity of Arras, where the
allies seemingly are making their
greatest efforts In the belief that pen
etration of the German lines would
compel a general German retreat. IL
is still. however. a matter OF siege
warfare in Belgium and France. Ber-
lin says many OF the attacks OF the
allies are being repuised with heavy
tcontinusd On Page sax)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
GRANTS FIVE PER CENT RATE INCREASE
APPLIES TO ALL COMMODI-
TIES EXCEPT COAL. COKE
AND IRON ORE.
Commissioners Harlan and Glen
ents Dissent-WiIl Mean
$30.0O0,O0 in Revenue.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-Further
increases in freight rates were grant.
ed today to the eastern railroads by
the interstate commerce commission
from which Chairman Harlan and
Commissioner Clements dIssented vi.
gorously.
With the exception OF lake and rail
traffic. coal. coke. ir6n ore and GER
tain other traffic upon which the com.
mission has heretofore fixed rates
adtudicated reasonable" all the
railroad systems operating between
the Atlantic seaboard and the Miss
issippi. north OF the Potomac and
Ohio rivers were allowed the fiat five
per cent increase for which they have
been asking during the past four
years
The roads hope to get increases
which would add 10 the annual rev
enue some $4,000 900. The Commits.
sion's decision Is expected to give
them additional revenue approximate
~ $50 900 900.
The roads east OF a north and
south line drawn through Buffalo.
Pittsburgh and Charleston. W. Va.
won by today's decision. the Increases
other than upon traffic excepted.
which were denied them in the com
Missions decision last August. The
roads west Of this line. which got
partial advance IN the August decis.
sion received further advances 80
that now. an the roads In what IL de.
soribed AZ Official Classification terri.
tory win enjoy uniform advances In
both class and commodity rates.
Established the Need
IN its decision tho ma iorify Of tho
decision held that the roads had ea.
Cconhnusd on rage ssvsnl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
TWO NEGROES GET
% YEARS IN The PEN

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 1s-Convicf.
ed OF attacking i6-year-old Lena smith
and robbing Andrew McLoughlin. her
escort. John l.. Cobbs. 20. and ElwooI
buiey, -, both negroes. were 20 DAY
sentenced 90 15 years each IN the
county prison. Two othor NEGROES.
Perry Brown and Harry Miles. who
pleaded guilty of Assisting In the rob.
berry. but did not participate In the
stack upon the girl. were sentenced
70 II months each. Mias Smith told
how Cobbs had pointed n revolver "a
her head while Miles aimed a. Mc.
isouehlin when the two were passing
an isolated spot IN West Philadelphia
on the evening Of November "a After
robbinR Mclaughlin. Cobbs and Rulcy
drsgged the giri several feet away and
then attacked her Miss smith told
huiey that she recoKnizcd him a.
having attended the same school
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
MEy0CAL YETOES
The AMNESTY BILL

HAVANA, Dec. ls.-President Men
ocal to-day vetoed the amnesty bill
which was passed by congress on De-
cember >. The measure was designed
TO effect the release OF General En-
nesto Asbert. former governor of
Havana province. who is serving a
sentence OF ~ years in prison for CON-
piicity in the killing of the chief of
police. Riva. last year
The president bases his action on
the questionable constitutionality of
the act. which was so framed as 10
apply TO only one person.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
THREE STEUBENVILLE LADS
MEET A Horrible DEATH
COAST ACROSS W. 4 L. c. TRACKS
AND ARE BADLY mANolED
BY TRAIN.
One Boy Dragged Three Blocks BE-
fore piscoversd-Two Other Boys
Dropped From Sled Just Before.

peciai- Dispatch to the Inteilixencer.
sTEuBENviLLE, o.. Dec. 70.
-oashing down q half mile grade
on . bob sled, James sullivan,
aged ~, John Schultz, aged IS,
and Emery Dunkie, aged IS, were
ground 10 pieces under the wheels
Of q passenger train when the
sied struck the Wheeling and
Lake Erie traeks at the Junction
Of South street here at $50 this
evening. The crossing 10 one OF
the most dangerous In this vlcin-
ity and the sled had a full half
mile - clean track In which to
gather momentum TO carry the
unfortunate lads TO their death.
The bodies were 90 manoled
and torn that they could not be
recognized wheu taken to the
morsue. The body Of young Sui
livan, the only one recognizable,
was dragged distance Of three
blocks, while II was being crush
ed and ground under the wheels
Of the cars. The limbs and pieces
OF the bodies were gathered up
and taken to the moruue In bas-
kets.
The train which snuffed out
the lives Of the three boys was
made up Of an engine and two
cars and was backing into the
station above the crossing.
Five boys were on the sled
when u left the top Of the grade
which 10 known az the South
street sled track. They were, In
addition to those killed, William
Sullivan, brother Of James, and
William Hillard. The two who
escaped death, realizing the dan
ger Of eoastino across the rail-
road tracks, had left the sled Just
before " struck the crossing.
SulIivss at a distance Of half a
block. Both OF them were con-
siderably bruised by dropping off
the sled while going at it's ter
rife pace.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-19
AMPLE FUNDS TO
CONTINUE THE WAR
FRENCH MINISTER OF FINANCE
POINTS OUT THE FINANCIAL
STATUS or COUNTRY.
Says Greatest Peril VIII Come After
War ls Ended and Cites the
Close of Last War.

PARIS. Dec. 1s. 3 p. m.-Minister
OF Finance Ribot explained the 1915
budget today to the aDpropriating
committee Of the chamber Of deputies.
He said in part:
When the war began the French
treasury had not taken any precau.
tons 20 enable Il 20 adequately meet
the expenses involved. This H. one of
the proofs that we did not want war.
u was forced upon ne and aver that
We are not responsible for the un-
chainin0 of these terrible evils from
foontinusd on Riftssnth Pags1