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The Washington times., 1914-05-05
FUNSTON DEFENDS
TEAR WATERW0RKS
Reports to War Department
That Adequate Plans Have
Been Made.

Plans for an adequate defense Of the
vaterworks and pumping station at
ear which supplies Vera Cruz with
'-ssh water. are being made by Brig.
ren. Frederick Funston. according TO
sr official report TO the War Depart
0,ent
General Funston reports that his ar
lnEemeHts will not necessfCate the ex-
ending of the American lines about
era Cruz. They will. however. he am
Ole. he says, for a proper defense. Gen
.rsl Funston does not report the ar
-angement in detail. but military eX-
rerts consider II likely, under the cir
instances. that a large body of the
garrison troops have been moved out
q = point where they may adequately
SUPPORT the waterworks outposts.
In his latest message. received early
this morning. General Funston reports
no change in conditions. He made a
personal trip to the waterworks yes
terday and laid out the plans for de-
f.nse while he was on the scene
General Funstons move. Secretary
Gsrrson todav insisted did not result
from a second demand for surrender
IN fact. he reiterated most emphaTicalIy
that Funston had not reported such a
demsnd-"or nothing even remotely re-
sembling it
Z haven't had such a report in any
way. shape or manner, except from the
newspapers" he asserted
Funston's latest message. received
during the night, reported no change in
conditions. The general simply de-
- -s~
ion Yesterday and was planning for its
proper defense.
Secretary Garrison was stoically silent
hen asked whether General Funston
was planning to press on to Mexico
City. In other quarters, however this
eport was discredited by reason of
this country's agreement to suspend
hostilities pending mediation.
The Washington times., 1914-05-05
Pentalphans Celebrate
Anniversary of Lodge

The forty-ffth anniversary Of the
founding of Pentaipha Lodge. No. q. y.
and A. NJ. was observed by the MEM
bers ond their ladies last night at the
New Willard. where an entertainment.
supper and dance was iS"n. More
tiian 80 were present.
The program consisted Of the follow
ing Overture by the orchestra; re-
marks by r. John Newton. grand mas
ter of 4Iasons IN the District: tenor
solo. Charles r.. Myers; dramatic read
iEg, Sol g. Gluckstein; Thirty Min
utes Of Melody" Miss Richie Mclean.
Mss Agnes whelan. Arthur Deibert.
and Newton Hammer. accompanied by
Mrs. A. J.. Goodhue. The final number
on the program was entitled The OF
fcers in Melting Pictures and Nov
ing Verses" the photographs of the
officers being thrown on the screen.
and toplcai verses sung by James A.
" est and Franz 4. BirSfeld. w. w.
Jermane was master of ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1914-05-05
GEN. HUERTA HONORS
VERA CRUZ CADETS
Youths Who Fired At Ameri-
can Invaders Will Be Decor
ated BY Dictator.

MEXICO CITY, Nav 5.-As a special
mark of honor for their defense Of the
naval school at Vera Cruz, when the
American marines landed in the city.
General Huerta has ordered the crea-
ton of a special decoration to be be-
slowed upon the cadets who fired upon
the invading forces.
Fighting between the cadets and
marines was brisk until several shells
from warships in the harbor partially Y
wrecked the academy.
In view of the present situation the
Mexican government decided today not
10 participate in the San Francisco
Panama Exposition. The department
Of commerce and industry issued orders
10 its agents preparing exhibits 10 sus-
pend all work in that direction.
The Washington times., 1914-05-05
FEAR MORE DEATHS
AS CYCLONE TOLL
Fatalities Expected Among
Those Injured in Texas
Storm That Killed Four.

DALLAS. Tex. MAY 5.-Fatalities
were expected today among the twenty
persons injured at Maud and the twen-
''-h'e injured at Redwater, in yester-
HaE cyclone, which killed four per-
sons outright at Maud and literally
Tiped o.; both Texas towns. The dead
@r" Mrs. Pearl White. William Morgs n,
adam Shelton. and an unidentified col
"r'd man
Il Is feared the loss of life will be-in-
'F' ased when reports are received from
"iIDr northeast Texas towns in the
hh~' o. the storm. Rains. which fol
j" std IN" nigh winds, sent stream ms out
"f 1he'r banks and heavily damaged the
!r"ihS crops. Railway and interurban n
trsfhc is still badly crippled
The Washington times., 1914-05-05
Postmasters Named in
Baltimore County, Md.

The appointment Of a large list Of
postmaster in fourth class offices in
Baltimore county. Maryland. was an
nounced today by Postmaster General
Burleson. The postmasters appointed
are: Bengics. Harriet Pielert Boring,
Charles F.. Armacost; Corbett, Roy ].
Hitchcock: Garrison, Clara 3. Harden:
White Marsh. Cira r. Akehurst: Bald
win, Dixon Connolly; Bentley Springs.
Edward J. Luby; Fork, Joseph H.
Smith; Cuttings, Henry Grilley: Glencoe,
George NJ. NOVEL;; Hydes, Harr,. Dill
The Washington times., 1914-05-05
POSTPONE HORSE
SHOW FOR TODAY
Program Will Be Continued
Through Friday Instead Be-
cause of Rain.

Finding their ring too water-soaked
70 permit of exhibitions. officials of the
National Capital Horse Show concluded
~ noon today to cancel this afternoon S
program and continue the show until
Friday afternoon instead of concluding
II Thursday, as had been arranged
This alteration of plans, the
events scheduled for each of the re-
naming days will be carried forward
one day, but patrons who held tickets
,or this afternoon will be permitted to
exchange them for Fridays perform
ances or use them tomorrow. as they
see fit.
The Washington times., 1914-05-05

worth: Upperco. Joshua F. Arma cost
Roslyn. william r. Curtis; BRADSHAW.
Stevens g. Rawlins: BrooklandsVille,
Ida Fisher: Fort Howard, Joseph T..
Tisley; Upper Falls. Annie l.. Wann:
Woodensburc, George p Smith; Tim
ouum. Mary NJ. Martin.
The Washington times., 1914-05-05
ILLINOIS COLLECTORS NAMED.

The President this afternoon nominated
terna Edward D. McCabe of PEORIA Ill.,
c of Illinois, Julius F. Smietanka Chicago the First distr
Of Illinois
The Washington times., 1914-05-05
Food Shortage Serious.

age is expected
Food Shortage Serious.
General Funston is now in a position
20 take whatever measures he NAV see
lit TO guard the city from an attack
should General Mas show signs of ad-
vanc!ng. Funston made Il tour of the
outer defenses yesterday, and. having
received permission to extend his lines
If necessary. is acquainted with the
territory in which his troops will be
placed.
The question of continuing to feed the
people Of Vera Cruz Is becoming seri-
Gus. Supplies from the interior are all
but completely cut off. As there Is little
likelihood of this situation being re-
Iieved Funston is expected to take steps
to rid the city Of hundreds of vagrants
that have focked in expecting to be
fed by the Americans.
The military authorities today expect
ed to conduct the trial of a Mexican
woman who Is said to have shot and
killed eight marines and bluejackets.
She is said to- have been one of the
most active ''snipers" shooting at the
American forces. Informed by a Mexi-
can. the marines searched her house
and foundsa great quantity of arms and
ammunition. She was arrested and will
be tried by military court on charge
of murder.
The Washington times., 1914-05-05
NO ONE ON BURNING SHIP
DESTROYED IN LINER LANE

NEW YORK, May 5.-That large steamship whose
identity still remains mystery has been destroyed by fire
in the path of European ships established apparently
beyond doubt today when the following wireless message
was received from the North German Lloyd steamship
Seydtz at the local Offices:
PASSED nearby large steamship which was entirely
on fire and had evidently been burning for time
Convinced nobody board Name of steamer unrecog-
nizable Foremost and smokesack overheard. Position
4l :27 norl-5o:O7 west"
The message was signed by Capt F. Hagenmeyer, of
the SeVdtz 1t was relayed here from Sable Island
The Washington times., 1914-05-05

NEW YORK, May 5.The spectacle of half miners
actual victims Of the Colorado strike war
been killed marching back and forth John
Rockefeller his refusal arbtrate
today by those directing the mourning pcketing
Oil Offices These miners said
The Washington times., 1914-05-05

ominous. The rebels are plannjnP a
general attack as soon as all Ameri-
cans are out of the city and heavy dam
age is exDected
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
Fixing Up the
Chicken House

~Have you fixed up the chicken
house?" This question was recently
asked at q meeting of farmers. and
only one raised his hand in the affirm
alive.
Outside.--Nail down loose battens
siding, shingles or roofing. Put in
whole glass where any is broken. Use
building paper. rather than banking,
for the latter is often wet from the
caves and causes dampness.
-s.side.-If the house is of wood and
single boarded, line 1t with building
paper Of some kind. The roosting
chamber should have two or three
thicknesses Of paper overhead and on
all Sides This is commonly formed
by the roof and sides Of the building
and the ACCOMPLISHMENTS for the floor
AS the dropping boards are COM
monty feet inches wide, this width
will admit Of using three roosts, which
may be made Of poles or 2x4's, slightly
rounded, nailed edgewlse on cross
pieces Of 2x6 resting on the dropping
boards. The length Of the three
roosts will be determined by the num-
Der Of fowls, allowing feet for
twelve hens.
The roosting-chambe must be made
larger or smaller, according to the
number Of fowls kept, by a movable
partition of light framework, covered
with cloth or building paper. A cur
tain Of muslin, or burlap, or some
other material, Is hung in front Of
the roosts, to prevent drafts and con-
serve the natural heat of the flock.
BY the use Of the partition and cur
tain, the comfort of the flock may be
maintained in all kinds Of weather.
Ample restroom should be pro-
vided. for supplying which cracker
boxes may be divided and placed on
supports beneath the dropping-boards
Eight nests are sufficient for rs hens
A dust-box should be placed in front
of window. and KEEP: filled with sift-
ed hard-coal ashes.
There should be a hopper for dry
mash on the wall; also one for grit
shells and charcoal.
A water-table should also be pro-
vided, so that the water may not be
easily tipped over, or filled with lit
ter when the hens are scratching.
The floor, of whatever kind, should be
covered with litter to the depth Of 6
inches; and this should be renewed
as often as 1t becomes foul or damp.
Tho grain feed should be scattered in
tho litter, TO induce exercise.
Ventilation.--It is conc eded that the
muslin front gives the best ventila-
ton. Too much glass will cause the
house to be too warm when the sun
shines. and too cold at other times.
At least one-half Of the open surface
should be covered with muslin. burlap
or some other cloth material. In
house with gable ROOM straw-loft
may furnish sufficient ventilation.
Hens will lay we'll In any house that
Is dry and comfortable, If fed a we'll
balanced ration Of farm-grown feeds.
IN. e. Chapman.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
ADVISING FARMERS. :

Sometimes I feel annoyed at the
freedom with which people give adj
vice to farmers. At times 1t looks as
though all the farmers needed guard
ians, judging by the amount of UNI
solicited advice they receive from city
people. L do>not mean to resent good,
timely, sensible talk giving new ideas
or practical suggestions. We all need
that. Every branch of business Is
helped by an interchange of views, but
1t will relieve my mind to say that the
average farmer knows his business
better than other people possibly can.
The chief trouble with the man in
the country Is that he is what they
call unsophisticated. He does not put
up much of a front. He is slow and
careful, but that does not mean that
he is stupid.
Some Of the best thinkers I have
ever known were men who could not
express themselves we'll and could not
meet people In a bright way and let
them know what was on their minds.
Such farmers make poor bargains.
They buy wrong and sell wrong and
are apt to be imposed upon by glib
brokers, agents. merchants and other
city people with whom they have to
do business.-A. N. Miller.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19

1EF>1l
Fumigation Box in Use.

A house may be constructed of the
same material and in the. same way.
1t should have a door fitting very
tightly, and for convenience In airing
out quickly small door at the back
should be made. It's exact size does
not matter greatly, but the dose used
must be very carefully computed to
comply with the following instVlc-
tons:
For each 100 cubic feet enclosed
the following chemicals are required
for each lot Of trees treated:
Cyanide of potassium, 1 ounce COB
per cent pure).
Commercial sulphuric acid. oun-
ces (of good grade).
Water, ounces.
After filling the space with trees
the water is poured into crock,
then the sulphuric acid is added little
by little and the crock is placed In
the box or house. The cyanide Of
potassium, broken into bits no larger
than hickory nut, Is poured into the
crock and the door Is quickly shut.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
WARNING AGAINST CANCER SOUNDED

1.-THE only reliable cure for cancer
says the American Society for the
Control Of Cancer, "is its early and
complete removal" The Minnesota
Public Health association is campaign
ing against cancer. and DR.. H. w. Hill,
the executive secretary, will gladly aid
anyone in doubt by advice or explana-
ton. So important is the subject that
the town council Of Portsm outh, Eng
land, requires the publication monthly
of the following information IN the
local press:
1.-THE only cure for cancer at present
known is its early and complete re-
moval If neglected, and not removed
in it's earliest stage, it Is practically
invariably fatal.
81. Cancer, in its early and durable
stage, gives rise to no pain or symp-
toms of ilr health whatever.
"2. In case of any swelling occur
ring in the breast of woman after
40 years of age. physician should
at once be consulted.
"3. Any bleeding, however trivial,
occurring after the change of life
means almost invariably cancer, and
cancer which is then durable. If ne
elected till pain occurs, 1t means can
Ger which is almost always incurable.
"a. Any irregular bleeding occur
ring at the change Of life should In
variably be submitted to physicians
investigation. In large number OF
cases it means commencing cancer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19

"5. Any wart CT sore occurring on
the lower lip of man after As years
of age Is almost certainly cancer If
removed at once the cure is certain, If
neglected the result Is generally fatal.
"6. Any sore or swelling occurring
on the tongue or inside of the mouth
in man after As years Of age should
be submitted to investigation without
a moments delay, and the decision at
once arrived at by an expert micro
scopical examination whether it Is can
Ger or not.
"7. Any bleeding occurring from
the bowels after As years of age. COM
monty supposed by the public to be
piles should be submitted to inves-
tigation at once. A large proportion
of such cases are cancer, which at this
stage is perfectly durable.
20. When warts, moles, or other
growths on the skin are exposed to
constant irritation they should be Inn
mediately removed. A large mum Der
Of them, if neglected, terminate in
cancer.
49, Avoid irritation Of the tongue
and cheeks by broken, Jagged teeth.
and Of the lower lip by clay pipes.
Many Of these irritations, if neglected.
terminate in cancer"
Cancer attacks rich and poor, edu-
Gated and ignorant. careful and care
less. OF people over 40, one-eighth
among women, one-fourteenth among
men, die of cancer. Early operation
saves IS per cent, late SO per cent.
very late, hardly any.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19

Meat that Is to be cured should al
ways be thoroughly cooled and be cut
into convenient sizes, before it is put
into the brine or packed in dry salt.
The pieces most commonly used for
this purpose are ham, shoulder and
bacon pieces from pork; and the
cheaper cuts such as the plate, Shout
der and chuck ribs, Of beef. Mutton
is very seldom cured and preserved,
but is mostly used fresh. All the
pieces that are to go through the cur
ing process should be we'll trimmed,
so as to have no ragged edges or
scraggy ends left, as these portions
will become dry and be practically
wasted.
The two methods of curing meat
that are commonly used are the brine
process and dry-curing. Brine-cured
meats are probably the best for farm
use, for several reasons In the first
place, on most farms it is impossible
to secure a desirable place in which
to dry-cure. 1t Is also less trouble to
handle the meat when brine-cured: as
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
Spreading Profits on the Fields.

A well-kept manure heap may be
safely taken as one of the surest indi-
cations Of thrift and success In farm
ing. Neglect Of this resource causes
losses which, though little appreciated,
are vast in extent. Waste of manure
is both so common as to breed indif-
ference, and so silent as to escape
notice.
According to recent statistics there
are In the United States in round
numbers, 2S,30O,0O0 horses and mules,
10000, 900 cattle, 100000 hogs, and
67,5O0,0OO sheep. Experiments indi-
cate that If these animals were kept
in stalls or pens throughout the year
and the manure carefully saved, the
approximate value Of the fertilizing
constituent Of the manure produced
by each horse or mule annually would
be $27 by each head OF cattle, $40, by
each hog 81, and by each sheep 81.
The fertilizing value of, the manure
produced by the different classes Of
farm animals in the United States
would, therefore, be for horses and
mules. s7e4.100,000; cattle, $780,
O0o, 900: hogs, 100000; and sheep
5,O0O,0O0; or total of 2.477.100,-
000
These estimates are based on the
values usually assigned to phosphoric
acid, potash, and nitrogen in CONNER
cial fertilizers, and are possibly some
what too high from a practical stand
point. On the other hand, 1t must
be borne In mind that no account Is
taken Of the value of manure for i'm
proving the mechanical condition and
drainage of soils. q consideration
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19

his share in keeping pests under con-
troll.
Nurseries are in great and constant
danger from the unimpeded spread of
pests. For their protection it is i'm
portant that orchards be looked after
more closely than they have been In
the past, since they are frequently the
source from which nurseries become
infested. But since the scale Is now
well established throughout the entire
United States 1t will be necessary,
whatever precautions orchardists may
take, that nurserymen guard their es-
Establishments with special care if they
are to merit the confidence and pat
ronage Of the buyer Of nursery stock.
Fumigation with hydrocyanic acid
gas Is the treatment which is now be-
ing adopted everywhere as means of
saving the nursery stock. To confine
the gas about the stock it is necessary
to construct a gas-tight house or box.
Which 1t shall be depends chiefly on
the quantity of stock to- be treated
For small nursery of few thousand
trees, box measuring S11x3 ks u
feet can be constructed, giving 4 ca
pacity Of about 100 cubic feet, or If the
stock Is very small a box more easily
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
Winter Feed For 4
The Dairy Cow.

During the winter months it 10 gen.
orally found dificult to provide such
food as is necessary for tho dairy COW
to keep up the regular how Of milk.
At this season Of the year feed Is
generally scarce--the proper kind FOR
the dairy .coW-and that when 40
have on hand 10 often Of an infsriorS
quality.
After coming of the green fresh
grass they do not relish such dry
feed and being of an inferior quality
one will soon notice great decrease
in the flow Of milk. 4
For this reason 1t Is very Important
for the farmer to try and provide an
ABUNDANCE Of different feeds to make
up for this dry or inferior feed.
OF course the flow Of milk cannet
be kept up to what they give during,
the spring and summer when pastured,
but with plenty Of first-class hay, sue,
as alfalfa, and good clover, and fin d
feed Of bran and corn meal kept ON
hand that 1t may be fed literally twoS
or three times day as Stops, Their
will not be SO much decrease In tn
milk supply after all. That Is. II 1t i 4
given to them literally and regularly.
Do not think 1t Is waste to feed
such feed when there isn't anything
but dry hay Of some kind to feed on.
On the latter. the cow can barelyy
maintain her flesh, much less keep upf
the milk supply.
When we have good clover hay and
alfalfa, not so much Of the bran, fnel
feed or meal is required. as both. when
cured properly, are very strong feeds.
and cattle thrive on them.
am not going to attempt to- give
the amount that should be fed as
leave that for the dairyman to decide
for himself. What wish to impress
upon the readers mind is this: Thi
necessity Of having on hand always
liberal supply Of bran. meal fine. feadl
etc. to go with the dry hay or corn
fodder, which Is generally of an tr-
ferior quality, fed at this season of the
year.
Without the above feed mentioned
1t is impossible for the dairyman tn
obtain good results during the season
when cattle are not pastured.
Apples should be kept just above the
freezing point in the cellar, Il possible.
Potatoes at a temperature of 40 de-
greeS ana squash IN a Qry pace WHef3
they will not freeze. b,
The squashes should be fed early in
the winter, as under ordinary storag,
conditions they cannot be depended
upon for long keeping.
Of the apples the culls OF the early
wi or varieties are, of course, fira
used Those OF the slonger-keepirt
varieties may be reserved for late
feeding.
A bran mash with chopped beets =
carrots stirred into it is great treat
and is a beneficial form of feeding
which should be offered occasionally
Be sure that the bran or meal offereN
to the COW is sweet and good 81
trouble may result.
The corn stalks may be fed once
day and clover or oat hay at anotheX
meal. The last meal of the day being
the bran and vegetable mixture
Squashes and large beets should all
ways be partly cut up as they are
difficult for COW to manage when
whole.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
THE oLD-FAsHIoNED FARMER.

The man of the soil Is well-equip-
ped parsonage in spite Of all his SEEM
Ing deficiencies. He can't stop to
theorize when things want doing. He
must plod along and get work out OF
the way. Sometimes q couple OF ours
means the saving of a big field Of hay
or corn. The man on the job has to
know how and has to act on the hour.
A hurry-up call to get in five. or Elk
loads Of hay before rain falls or to
finish planting field of grain means
quick work and hard sweating hustle.
The practical farmer meets all such
problems as a matter Of course. Usu-
ally he does not brag about what he
accomplished. That Is one able
he does not know how to put up a
bluff and lot Of people think he does
rot know anything. I want to say
that it Is really marvellous what the
pld-fashioned farmer knows and does.