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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
BLANCO LEAVES CITY
AND ZAPATA ENTERS

of the capital with the Zapata forces
Is likely as there is a complete UNI
derstanding between the two fac
lions. The forces of Villa. according
to official kilograms, are closing In
on Tampico from San Luis Potosi.
and already have reached the oil
fields in the vicinity of Tampico. The
Villa advance, guard has given assur-
ances that the foreign oil interests
will be protected. Recent reports
from state department agents who
have been in touch with Zapata led
officials here to believe the southern
chief would maintain order in the
city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
Takes on All the Aspects Of a
Chinese Puzzle Declare Po-
lice Authorities.

X NEW YORK. Nov. 25-The as
sassination Of Barnet Ban character
lied by Coroner Feinberg as Inc Gull
mination OF the greatest conspiracy
since the murder Of Herman Rosen-
thai. placed a real murder mystery
in central ONCE today for solution.
Clues pointed many ways. The
authorities declared that the mystery
had SO many famfiications that it
took on the aspect OF Chinese pux-
zle. The victim. well to do inde<
pendent poultry dealer. was iured to
his death BY q decoy meskage given
ct o'clock last night hy = young
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
FRENCH SAY
ALLIES GAIN
MORE GROUND
As Indian Troops Capture
Trenches and the French
lombard Places. Z
INFANTRY ATTACKS CEASE
From the North Sea to YpFss|
Declares the French Off.
ciaI Statement.

PARIS, Nov. 25 The ofnciel'
statement given out by the French
war Office this afternoon says:
From the North sea to ypres'
there have been in infantry attacks
Between Langemarck and JonnebeciIe
we have gained territory. In the Vie.
unity OF LaBasse the Indian troops
recaptured from the enemy certain
trenches which had been taken from
them the evening before. From La
Basse ito scissors there has been: all
most complete calm. We have made
slight progress near Berry-hu-B ac.
AT Bethincourt to the northwest OF
Verdun German attack has been. re-s
pulsed. "A supervision of hostiiitles re-
quested by the enemy has been re-
fused. In the region OF Pont-ausg
Mousson our artillery found It possITs
BILE to lombard ArnRville. Nothing
has happened in the vosges., = s3ss
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
srATE BRANCn.

MARTlNsBURG, Nov. pa West
Virginia branch of the American
Pharmaceutical Association. has been
organized at a meeting OF delegates
here with W. A. Ream, Of Morgan
town. president; John Coleman, OF
Wheeling, vice president: A. B. Ber-
~, OF Morgantown, SECRETARY; and
w. G. Price. Of Huntington, treasurer.
The association pledged itself in fay
or of the appointment OF pure food
;apd druaa inzpector for West Viz
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
PEACE POLICY
OF the United States with the
Rest Of the World is Dis
cuSsed by Daniels.
,sy Assoe,.rrp -assu,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-secretary
Daniels in Thanksgiving address
today to the thousands of employees
at the government printing office
spoke for national policy Of peace
with the world and replied to critics
OF the state of preparedness OF the
navy. There is to be heard in the
land" said he, the exceptional note
OF the swashbuckling lingo He la
ments that his country has not prac-
aced militarism and is loud in criti-
cism of policies that have kept Amer
lea at peace while Europe is writing
history with the sword"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
RUSSIAN DEFENSE
Against the German Left !,
Holding Fast is the lnfor-
nation at Petrograd.

PETROGRAD, via London. Nov
24-The Russian defense against
the German left wing is holding fast
according to trustworthy information
reaching here. Furthermore tina
Russians are assuming the offensive
on the German right. The German
advance from Wielum south OF War
ia has been checked after severe
fighting. The Germans are said to
be receiving heavy reenforcements
between the yistula and the Warta.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
HOSPIT AL LIS
MADE BY THE BISHOP
Funds Are Needed at Once to
Replace Equipment De-
stroyed by Fire.

Bishop George w. Peterkin, Of
Parkersburg. Tuesday evening wired
the Rev. Charles Baird Mitchell, rec
tor of Christ Episcopal church here.
the following information concerning
a fire at the sheltering Arms Hos
pital at Hansford. this state. half
hours ride out of Charleston:
Fire at the Sheltering Arms Hos
pttal Friday. November 20, destroyed
the laundry equipment and half o.
the electric light machinery and div
further damage amounting to $4,-
500 above the insurance.
VIII you not plead with your
people to send help promptly to the
treasurer, G. A. Cabell?"
The bishops appeal Is not limited
to the members of the Episcopal
denomination alone but is extended
to all persons who desire to aid a
worthy cause. Owing to the fire it is
urgent that a considerable amount
OF money be raised at once in order
to replace the destroyed equipment
ana this situation should especially
impress itself on all those interested
or who are benevolently inclined.
Episcopal churches throughout the
state always make a Thanksgiving
offering for this splendid hospital
and the public in general. AS the hos
ton deeply appreciate contributions
for the hospital from other churches
the public in general As the hos
pital work Is not limited to Episco-
palians but extends to the general
public at practically no charge forI
service and treatment as shown BY
the fact that coal miners are treated
for fifteen cents month. The work
Is extensive as shown by the fact
that LILO patients were treated att
the hospital last year and 1t is AMI
indispensable institution.
The peculiar feature of the Shell
tering Arms Hospital are. that 1t ISL
free from many of the limitations
that necessarily attach to other SIM
liar institutions. In the face of the
small fee of fifteen cents a month,
which makes provision for MI theI
family, 1t is practically free. iii
makes no distinction between old
and young. sick and injured ftheI
state I'M its miners' hospital only
cares for those injured in the minesl
white and black. no distinction on
account of race or religion. The hos
pitai is managed by small and
selfperpetuating body Of trustees,
which works smoothly and harmoni-
ously towards the great end had in
view. to make the administration as
helpful and as far-reaching as may
be.
AS clarksburgers are eating their
turkey and giving
praises for the condition Of their
well-being. 1t is sincerely hoped they
will not overlook this appeal coming I
so urgently from this worthy and
most useful Institution.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
GAR SERVICE:
During the Christmas Season
Such as to Meet Require
ments is Sought Here.

Board of Trade and Business Mems
League members are vitality con-
cerned as to adequate street car SER
vice during the approaching Christ
mas season, and they are endeavoring
to have existing conditions improved,
II possible. To ascertain what can
and will be done conference with
traction officials was, accordingly,
arranged for $3.50 o'clock this after
noon in the local board OF trade
rooms, the outcome. OF which, 1t is
sincerely hoped by all LOCAL business
men, will be the desired service.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
FOREST FIRES
Near Little Rock, Ark, Subside
Somewhat and Fears There
Are Thus AIlayed.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Nov. a.
Forest fires that have been mems
acing Little Rock. approaching With
in two miles OF the business section
OF the city. subsidized somewhat to-
day and with no wind to spread
them fear for the safety Of the city
wa sallayed. Great clouds OF smoke,
however, hunt Tow and lights were;
burning in buildings. Conditions in
other parts of the fire swept arsg
were reported unchanged. Texafz
kaan experienced the only rain TIT.
SO far has fallen.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
BUYS SPRINGS.

CHARLES TOWN, Nov. 25,-Peter
Winchester Rouss. son of the noted
Charles Broadway Rouss, of New
York, has purchased Shannondale
Springs, near this place. The prop
erty, consisting of $50 acres, was at
one time one OF the best known sum-
mer resorts of the South, but the
hotel on it was burned several years
ago
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
SCHOOL FIRE
Destroys One Institution,
Threatens Another and En-
dangers Entire Town.

ABINGDON, Va, Nov. 25.-Fire
here early today destroyed one girls
school, threatened another and at one
time endangered the entire town. One
hundred students at the Stonewall
jackson institute escaped when that
school burned and students at Martha
washington College nearby were hrr-
ried from the dormitory when It APP
peared that this institution would
burn. The fire controlled with a
{ loss OF 100000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
IS BANKRUPT.

! AIARTINsBuRG, Nov. 25.-w. H.
Dewitt. q laboring man Of Keyser,
has flied q petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy with "A. G. Nadenbousch, dep
,ity federal clerk, in this city. Dewitt
says his liabilities amount to $245
and his assets about s1So.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued
to John A. Moore and Frances NJ.
Cronin. Ralph w. Kyre and valeria
E. Hinkle and Irwin Kolish and Te-
resa Bodtosh.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
General Villas Forces Are
only a Few Miles Away
from the City, Too.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. u.s.
condictIng advices and uncertain
COMMUNICATION with Mexico City
caused doubt and apprehension to-
dav over what actually was occur
Ing in the Mexican capital
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25

Miss Loretta A. Bishop. Of wheel
ing. Is spending several days in the
city visiting at the home Of her
brother. Mr.. and Mrs. a. ]. Bishop
ON virginia avenue. 4. =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25

w. W. Jameson, Of Waterfront, O.,
Is a city visitor.
Albert W. Martin, OF Haywood, Wis
tied the city Wednesday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25
SANTA CLAUS
Steamer Laden with Toys from
America Arrives at Day.
export, Eng.
esv Assee,arEn paxss,

DAVENPORT, Eng, via London,
Nov. 24.-The steamer. Jason, laden
with toys for children in the belliger-
emit countries from children in the
United States, arrived here today.
The Jason left New York November
IA. A fotilla Of British torpedo boat
destroyers flying the American en-
sign met the Christmas ship and es-
corted her into the liarbor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-25

AS clarksburgers are eating their
Thanksgiving turkey and giving
praises for the condition Of their
well-being. 1t is sincerely hoped they
viii not overlook this appeal coming
so urgently from this worthy and
most useful institution.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04
Beef Heart Pie.

Cut In bits and boil until tender one
beef heart. three slices bacon. two par.
ships, two carrots, one onion. two me-
dunn sized potatoes. Brown four table.
Spoonfuls of -four In the oven to
thicken the stew. Of which there should
be about three quarts. Stir the brown
ed -four with little water until
smooth and thicken the broth as usual.
Add butter. salt and pepper to taste.
Put in baking dish. cover with crust
made as follows. and bake in a quick
oven. Crust: Two and one-half cup
fuls -four. sifted with one-half tea
spoonful salt. one teaspoonful cream
tartar and one-half teaspoonful soda.
Rub in one tablespoonful lard or other
shortening. mix TO soft dough with
sweet milk. and drop in spoonfuls on
top of the not stew. near enough so
that the dough in rising will come to-
gether and cover top of pie.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04

1916. Meanwhile progress can be
made by legislative action under the
present constitution.
No more important question can en-.
gage the thought of legislators this
winter. The short ballot is not a
mere fad advanced by theorists and
agitators. 1t is a need emphasized
by long conviction that the old sys-
TEN is cumbersome, unsatisfactory and
outworn, and having the earnest ap-
prevail of statesmen of all parties. Its
advantages have only to be present.
ed to intelligent minds to win their
prompt approval. for the voter knows
of his own experience that the long
ballot imposes guesswork where dis
elimination is needed, just as the
Australian ballot system sprang into
quick favor quarter of century
ago because the people knew from
their own knowledge that there was
crying need for that great reform.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04
TO USE SURPLUS POTASH.
Chemists Report That Crops Are In No
Immediate Danger.

0o'SSVs
Because of the action Of the Ger
man government in prohibiting the ex
portation of concentrated potash salts
reports have been made Indicating that
farmers We're becoming alarmed over
the consequences of a possible restric.
ton in the supply of commercial fer
tilizers. Manufacturing clr.Aists say.
however, that there is no danger of
failure OF reasonable crop produc-
ton OH this account.
One of these chemists has given his
views rs follows:
Potash is one of the three elements
most essential to plant growth. Prac-
tically all soils suitable for farming
contain potash in available and also in
unavailable form. AS plant life takes
potash only to the extent of its needs.
if there is any excess in the soil it
will remain until used. as potash does
not leach out of the ground. Fortu-
nately many farmers have been using
potash in increased amounts each
year. so that the soil is better sup
piled with available potash than was
the case Il few years ago. and there
probably remains in the soil supply
which has not been aSsimilated.
The problem Of the individual farm
er Is to conserve his potash, which
can be done in the following way:
Green manuring or turning under
cover crop. dressing heavily with barn
yard manure. balancing chicken ma
nure with nitrate of soda and acid
phosphate. saving wood ashes to mix
with nitrate Of soda and acid phos.
plate and rendering inert soil potash
available.
Nitrate of soda will do more than
any other agent to render soil potash
available. The potash that can be
made available in the soil is usually
in the form of hydrated silicate Of
potash and alumina. The nitrogen in
nitrate of soda. having been assimilat
ed by the plants. leaves residue of
soda which acts on the hydrated sill
cate Of potash and alumina and rem
ders the potash available.
AS the amount of potash which can
be made available in any soil is quite
| limited. the process of freeing it is
| only temporary measure to meet an
| emergency. and it must eventually be
| replaced. Every 100 pounds of nitrate
OF soda will! split off fifty to fftytive
pounds of actual potash and assure
successful crops for time where no
additional potash is used.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04
CROSSING ALFALFA.
Experiments That Promise to Improve
the Plant For Grazing Purposes.

6SPeri mentS nat FrorlISe to Improve
the Plant For Grazing Purposes.
Alfalfa is such a well known forage
crop that little has been done to i'm
prove it by scientific breeding But al
falfa has several serious defects. 1t is
not we'll adapted Ia grazing. and it
does not produce seed freely.
William Southworth Of Ontario AZ
ricultural college. Guelph. Canada. has
been making some experiments that
promise greatly to improve alfalfa in
these respects. He picked ont as the
plant most likely TO fulfill the coudi
tons. the common yellow trefoil.
known as black medick Medcago lu-
pulina l.,
The black medick is looked upon as
weed in the United States and Can
ada. 1t grows profuSely i'll meadows,
generally almost or quite fiat upon the
ground. 1t has slender stems and pro
duces an abundance of fine leaves.
which yield good grazing. but not good
hay.
In the Journal of Heredity Mr.
Southworth reports on the success Of
his experiments. While alfalfa seeds
poorly, its cousin, the black medick.
produces an abundance OF seeds. AL
tGlfa seems TO need the help of bees in
It's pollenation. while the black medick
Is generally self fortified.
Mr.. Southworth began In 1911 with
mother alfalfa plants obtained from
the United States department of agri-
culture. Washington. but. owing to the
hot season. not one Of the crosses set
seed. In August Of that year he pick
ed out an alfalfa plant growing in a
discarded grass plot with rich green
foliage and an abundance OF healthy.
vigorous, violet flowers. These flowers
he fertilized with pollen from black
medick growing as weeds. From these
be obtained five healthy pods.
Sowing the seed from these in the
fall OF 1912, he raised twenty-four
plants, nineteen Of which he removed
20 the open field. These were allowed
70 fertilize themselves. and the plants
from their seed were raised in the
autumn OF 1918 in the greenhouses of
the department of plant breeding. Cor
uell university.
Without going into tie details Of the
growth Of each pant the results may
be summarized by saying chat - per
cent of the plants grew at0ye the av-
srage (5.5 inches, In height III about
IS per cen. were not erect in growth.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04

1t is we'll understood that great
deal of the flavor and other virtues of
the meat and vegetables designed for
the dining table are lost while under
going the cooking operation, being
carried away in the escaping vapor
and heat. In new kettle, which has
recently been called to the attention
of housekeepers. this is prevented by
means OF a lid which is sealed on the
utensl under pressure. This prevents
the escape of steam and facilitates the
process of cooking. which is according
ly accomplished in much shorter time
and a superior manner. for the claim is
made that foods cooked in this manner
have a more delicate flavor and are for
that reason more pulatable and invit
ing. The lid is sealed in place by means
Of lever which is easily and quickly
manipulated.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04
The Short Ballot

Short ballot reform is not parti
ran issue. and there is no indication
that it will become an issue between
parties. Public men Of all parties
speaking from the knowledge born O
long observation. are for it. Presi
dent Wilson and former PRESIDENT
TAFT and Roosevelt commend it.
II believe the short ballot is
the key to the whole problem Of
the restoration Of popular gov
eminent in this country" is the
Judgment of President Wilson.
II have the fullest sympathy
with every reform in govern
mental and election machinery
which will facilitate the express
sion Of the popular will. such as
the short ballot and the reduc-
ton in elective Offices" declares
Mr.. Taft.
''ln the first place. believe in
the short ballot" says Mr. Roose-
welt. You can not get good
service from the public servant
if you can not see him. and there
is no more effective way of hid
ing him than by mixing up with
a multitude of others so that
they are mono of them import
ant enough to catch the eye of
the average work-a-day citizen
In this state conviction deepens
that Washington should enroll itself
among the states that are making
ready to lead off in this important
reform. AS former Governor Henri!
Mcbride said at Seattle last week:
There is absolutely no question
about the necessity of some such
improvement as the short ballot
There is no question that voters o.
more than usual intelligence. who
have something else to do thar
think about politics, come to the
polls at every election and find them
selves greatly hampered and confus
ed by long list of names OF can
didates for minor offices. concerning
few of whom the voter has any op
portunity Of forming judgment"
A reform thus appealing to the
knowledge and intelligence OF lead
ers of all political parties is wei
worthy Of placing at the front il
the approaching session of the
legislature. Constitutional provis
ions which now stand in the wa,
should be carefully studied and tn,
needed amendments submitted b.
legislative action to the voters II
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04
Back to the Land

A maChinist in railroad shop, who
was of middle age, had saved a few
hundred dollars and with it bought
five acres of land on the edge of the
city Later he built a cottage on the
land and moved his family there.
Paying off the mortgage upon his
heavier burden than the monthly rent
of a city fiat and it brought decided
ly better returns.
This man did not know anything
about farming, but he made it his
business TO learn. and he never made
the same mistake twice. He stock
ed his five acres for growing cher
ries, apples, grapes, currants. goose
berries and black and red raspberries.
He kept the soil rich and had late
crops as we'll as early ones. The
commission merchants that handled
his fruit said it always brought top
prices, being of the best and arriv-
ing always in first-class condition.
Every summer $1,000 worth of
fruit is marketed from those five acres
and the owner says that when he
finally leaves the shop and can give
his full attention to his land he can
easily sell $4,000 worth. Meanwhile,
this $500 a year has dispelled the
bugbear OF fear that haunted the man
when he could see no future after
his weekly pa envelope should be
stopped. Bridgeport Comm Stand
81 I'd
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04
If Life Is Overburdened With Routine
Add Another Task
By EDWARD HOWARD GRGGS In self Culture Through the
Vocation

LESSED is the with hobby, with big
ID intellectual aside line wor
In the arithmetic of the spirit things less than
II life much overburdened with work.
ANOTHER TASK whole that
the part This be shown the blackboard
easy TO prove in Ge
MANY HOURS TO WORK AND WILL SUBTRACT HOUR
SPEND IT IN HEALTHY PLAY VIGOROUS
HAS MORE TIME LEFT STUDIES ovERwoRkED
MOTHER SHOULD KNOW THAT IF. FROM TO
GIVE TO THE cEAsELEss CHILDREN, WILL
REGULARLY TAKE HALF HOUR EACH
REFUSING TO LET THE CHILDREN UPON
MATTER OF GREAT SERIOUSNESS.
HER chiLDRENi MEAN OF COURSE HAS MORE IN
THE
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04
People Of Country at Large Never Really
Want War

NoEs IT NOT SEEM ALTOGETHER PARA0oxiCAL
/ MILLIONS OF PEOPLE
SELVES CAN CONCEIVE SUCH
HOSTILITY TOWARD OTHER NATION AS TO
THINK OF NO OTHER MEANS ADJUSTING
WITH THEM EXCEPT MUTUAL SLAUGHTER?
The fact that the people really want
WITH RARE EXCEPTIONS THE REAL. GOVERNING
ELEMENTS OF NATION RARELY WANT WAR 1t should
therefore, be considered impossible
ties in whether they be tarise CLIQUE
from fomentlng spirit Of hostility other
1T is HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT sANEFul FACTORS IN
PRESENT DOING THEIR LEVEL BEST TO JUSTIFY
THEMSELVES DlscLAM RESPONSIBILITY THEIR RE-
GARD FOR PUBLIC OPINION MEANS
POWERFUL THAN THEY, S
REcTEo MAKE FOR SPIRIT WILL NO
ROOM N s a.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-04
Scientific
Farming
ORCHARD COVER CROPS.

Rye, Vsteh or Bur Glover Will Con.
serve and Build Soil Fertility.
An orchard cover crop should be sown
at once II 1t has not already been. says
the Home and Farmstead. To neglect
this Is to fail to do ones duty to the
orchard. When the green crop is turn
N under in the spring it will contribute
organic matter to the soil. a thing so
much needed by many soils. 1t will
improve the moisture holding content
Of the soil and result in releasing a
greater amount Of the soils plant food
to the growing trees.
If it is a clay soil 1t is close and wa
ter percolates down through 1t quite