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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-07-15
us. Government Will
Declare Its Purpose
Statement Of Policy VIII Be Made In
Next Note to Germany. Relations
Severely Strained '

Washington, July Reconsideration
OF the German reply to the American
note on submarine warfare oVershad'
owed all else today in the work OF
tbe state department officials. -
Secretary Lansing spent most OF his
time preparing data and opinion for
the next communication to be sent TO
Germany. and he indicated that probl
ably he would not go to Cornish, N.
H.. but that President Wilson would
return here at the end of the week.
The situation was described In Of
fc,al quarters as critical and there
was no concealment Of the fact that
relations between Germany and the
United States had become more strain
ed than at any time in their history.
High officials said the policy of the
American government would be care,
fully worked out and in order to meet
the situation firmly the utmost delib-
Grafton was required. THIS informa'
ton was given out in order that de-
lay OF possibly week or more In
preparing an answer might not be mis-
interpreted as meaning that the Unit
ed States intended in any way to re-
cede from the position It had taken
IN the two notes already sent to Ber-
lin.
There was much informal discussion
among officials of the contents Of
the German reply. The trend of
their opinion was that. the evasion
of the American argument in the Ger
man notes had narrowed the field of
negotiation so that the next commute
cation from the United States must
state to some extent the intentions of
the Washington government in case
its rights are further violated and de-
clare the position it will take with
reference to Germany's refusal to
disavow the sinking of the Lusitania
Next Note to Be Emphatic
Something much more specific and
positive than has yet been sad in the
notes which the United States has
sent since the submarine war zone
was declared is now expected.
officials gave the impression that
there would be no further argument
on the principles involved; that the
note would be very brief and state a
general policy which the American
government intends to follow W tn re.
spect to violations that already have
occurred or shall take place in the
war zone.
In German quarters here the situa-
ton Is not viewed as critical, Count
Won Bernstorff, the German ambassa.
dor, believes that the way to further
negotiations has been opened by the
emphasis which Germany in its note
placed upon the establishment Of the
freedom of the seas.
Secretary Lansing will receive
Count Won Dernstorff at the latter's
request to discuss the situation in
general. II is believed the ambassa.
dor will explain informally the Ger
man viewpoint and will In turn be
informed by Secretary Lansing of the
GRAVITY with which the United States
regards the situation.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-07-15
GUSTAV sTAHL CHANGES PLEA

New York, July 12.-Gustav Stahl
the German reservist who swore that
he saw four guns mounted aboard the
Lusitania the day before she sailed
on her last voyage withdrew today his
plea Of not guilty to the indictment
charging him with perjury and sub.
stituted three pleas in abatement has.
ed on technical points. Argument on
the pleas will be heard at later late.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-07-15
A Problem of the Life to Come.

Small Johnny was wriggling and
twisting in vain endeavor to put his
arms through the sleeves of an under.
garment and then get 1t over his
head. After several futile attempts
he called out to his mother Say
mamma, when | get to be an angel,
and have wings, don't see how III
ever get my shirt on!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
IMPORTANCE OF SHREWS

The shrcws frequent underground
burrows ana surface runways and may
occasionally be seen travelling openly
over the ground in fields and woods,
evidently in search OF food. They are
active both night and day and do not
hibernate. When frightened, or while
engaged in flghting with other ami
mails, or occupied In family alterca-
lions. they emit n strong, disagreeable
odor. This odor evidently renders
them distasteful in measure to
other prcdacious mammals and birds,
as shrews are frequently killed by
them and left uncaten.
My attention was first attracted TO
the economic value OF the shrews sew
eral years ago this spring. At that
time ! was making study of Insects
tina, feed on nuts of various kinds
and. In working out the histories OF
several species, found 1t desirable to
add To my supply Of chestnut worms. +"
"hickorynut worms" and acorn
worms" During the previous fall I
had had no trouble in finding large
numbers of these worms In the
ground beneath nut-bearing trees,
where they had gone to hibernate
and to transform later into mature
Insects. In making search In similar
locations in the spring, / found that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
WEEKLY FINANCIAL REVIEW

NEW YORK, May 2.-speculative
tendencies In stock revived during the
week. but with less prudence ana re-
straint toward the end of that period.
war orders were again the main in
element, but to this influence was add
ed tho conclusive evidence Of tho i'm
proved investment conditions. Tho most
striking example was the consumma-
tion or the New York Centrars sale OF
Sloo,o00,0OO of debenture bonds, tho
largest issue Of corporate securities
ever placed In the United States. Quick
saIe or Baltimore and Ohio's 100000
wv OF l-2 per cent notes proved the
ABUNDANT resources of the money mar
kct.
Announcement OF several lonp-de-
terred railroad reorganization plans
was taken as additional evidence Of the
increased facilities of capital, Bond
market reViVal-the April turnover was
inc largest FOR any month since De-
cemDer of 1909-is ono of the most sig-
nlncant expressions OF financial conf
dence yet manifested
Free offerings from abroad of bon,,s
and stocks were readily taken her.
Ihese and further exports OF gold made
little Impression on depressed foreign
exchange rates. Active negotiations
continued for additional foreign credits
in this market. The heavy cxport de-
mand for all kinds Of war materials
left no room for difficulty in cxpIain
ing these conditions.
Steel trade reports were hopeful and
confident In the main. The excellent
wheat crop prospect was married by de-
hcicnt moisture for the East
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
MARKET PARTICULARLY
FINE FOR SPECTATORS
Any Quick Change In War Conditions
Would Cause Change
in Prices.
Especial to The limos Dispatch.l

80 AASCSs
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
| CHICAGO. May 2.-There are two
| sides to the wheat market at tho mo-
ment. AS influences may be cited the
! export taking from day to day. as bull
help, while on the other side is the
crop promise In the winter wheat belt
MS n whole as n bear help These con-
ditions and circumstances surrounding
tho wheat market make 1t particularly
attractive to the speculator.
Any quick change on war conditions
would cause change in grain values.
Opinions conflict as to whether tho
opening of the Dnrdanelles would per-
nit heavy supplies of Russian grain to
come out Some say 1t would be many
weeks before breadstuffs could possibly
be furnished to other countries bech use
the stocks OF wheat at Black Sea ports
are reported as small and tho availa BILE
tonnage not liberal. Opening tho
Dardanelles. however. probably would,
as matter of sentiment, cause price
losses for the time being
Importing countries now are ObIiped
to depend almost wholly on North
America for supplies and the amount
OF wheat held In the United States and
CANADA Is growing smaller and smaller
week by week. This may be seen not
only In visible supply losses. but also
IN the fact that farmers offerings are
Inadequate. While tho primary re-
ceipts exceed those Of last year. much
or this wheat was brought months
ago.
Speculation in wheat IS larger, and
the outsider Is now to be seen i'm that
market. There are many possibilities
| in the matter OF price changes. and the
crop is being watched closely by specu-
lators In order to keep as well posted
on the improvement deterioration
| as II actually occurs.
The corn market is in tho hands
or men who believe In that cereal mt
the present price and who have been
backing their opinions with their
| money. Owing to tho stand taken by
brokers who generally represent the
Armour Grain Company. that big con-
Germ ID believed to be tho principal
long" This Is not tho case, however,
as ono lone speculator 10 tho principal
long. and as he Is now speculative vel
vet, he gives the market support when
ever II is needed. selling as much as
| spectators care to take on the bulges
In order to obtain his profits and re-
duce his lines.
The visible supply OF corn Is big. 1t
will take good demand from abroad
! to reduce the surplus in the United
| States. but those who are playing the
bull or long side of corn believe the
demand will develop because OF tho
| proper quality OF the grain now offered
by the Southern Hemisphere
Tho oats market is likely to sym
! pathize with that Of corn Supplies arc
| liberal. and. while tho export call is
big. 1t is not ms large as seen some
| time ago.
| Hog products are in control OF the
| larger packers and the probabilities
are that tho price of pork. lard and
| ribs Will continue to be governed by
the demand for cash products coupled
| with the receipts Of hogs ut Chicago
| and the leading Western markets Of
| the company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
Weekly Bureau of In
formation for All Who
Sill the Soil or Are In
sserested in Making Homes
COMMON FLIES, THE
DISEASE PEDDLERS

-, s;Sssssss'sehitation, better sanitation. is the
s1sssS'at need in the country to-day. In
SSs'li.aeli towns and farm districts, whecc
40 attention is given to sanitation.
nos even for the ny-proofng of outdoor
ssseSs, every chance is given for flies
80 ,satner infectious germs. The Same
tss 70 fly control must be applied
80, potn the rural districts and the
otetes. swat the fly" campaigns and
\ inc use of fytraps, while serving a
53sstery valuable end in arousing public
VIII never reach tho root OF
8 ,s''s evii: They are like the medicine
I 9ysuh me doctor prescrihes 10 relieve
Z - pe1ntul symptoms of a disease. We
K nave nave reached the stage in ny control
.n uen We are ready to prescribe not for
ne symptoms, but for the causes of the
supie. We must destroy the flies be-
Z ,,sI re theS get wings: or. better still. we
ss-1t1s. prevent flies from breeding at all.
q 49, uliy 95 per cent of the house flies
SS ZONE from horse manure. therefore it
! ,,sss5v.taiiE important that all manure he
ma uicu directly to the fields. not left in
Y pies to become breeding spots for flies
B This involves no hardship for the farm
81. because, by spreading the manure
n,IeetiS he saves all of the most valu-
apie a'fertilizing elements. Swat the
Joy abolishing the manure pile.
1.-THE common house fly is ut once the
best known of all insects and the most
8 dangerous to mankind. one ny carry
ing, as II can, millions of deadly bac-
terra upon its person. may. and fire.
.quently does, bring the most terrible
plaques in it's flight. IT is a gross dis
2tributer OF the germs OF typhoid fever.
dNsentery and tuberculosis.
Millions are spent every year In
fighting the last named disease. Pub
# lie and private sanitariums for It's pre-
3.yenuon, treatment or cure exist In
many places. The contagious character
fgof the disease is now we'll known and
patients are properly isolated, but It
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
WEEKLY COTTON REVIEW

NEW ORLEANS. May 2-Cotton last
week fell off for a moderate decline
under selling which appeared to be
about evenly divided between the two
accounts. Selling pressure was not
heavy. however. Longs liquidated mod
erately under the growing convictio
or only moderate decrease in acreage
while bears were cautious short sell
ers on the acreage and what they con-
sidered to be favorable weather condi-
tons. At the lowest prices were 81 to
23 points under the last quotations Of
the last week. Tho close was n net
loss OF 20 to 81 points. It was on
mainly a weather market. The sus-
taining Influences were the reports
from Texas showing much crop damage
In the overlooked sections and contin-
ued complaint OF drought in the CEN
trail and eastern portions OF the belt
On the whole the trade considered the
conditions over the belt to be more
favorable than otherwise. hence the
downward trend OF prices
This week war news may he OF moro
or less influence and the trade may
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

there remained only a very small rer
cent or the number that was known
10 nave entered the ground In the
tail, the missing ones having evidently
becn dcvoured by some small animal
whose burrows traversed tho ground
beneath the trees in every direction
several mouse traps were set in
these burrows ana In less than wce,
more than twenty Short-taiicd shrews
we're caught under single chestnut
OAK Tree While in confinement soma
OF tho shrews would feed rayenouslv
on the worms supplied them. One
ale scventy-two large chestnut worms
III less than five minutes
The interest awakened bv tbcsa and
many other similar observations led
me 10 inquire more fully into the
hahitats and general characteristics
OF thcSe small mammals. The eco
homie status of the shrcws depends
largely upon the quality of food which
lheE consume. They are known 10
Iced largely on insects and mice. and
nave, therefore, been designated by
nearly ali writer's ms being highly hcne-
ncial This designation is most likely
entirely proper. and yet the probability
thai the shrews also feed on beneficial
insects and birds eggs and lodgings
should not be lost sight Of
Ia disposition the shreyvs are nerv
GUS ii-tcmpered and rapacious. They
DO not hesitate to attack animals
larger than themselves and In confino.
ment VIII Kill and dcvour their fcllows
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
Don't Burn Your corns,o,k.

In former Years many farmers actu-
ally burned the coInstaiks that were
left on the ground during the winter
especially on the bottom land This
very wastefui habit has been STONED
by many of our farmers but some s,ilI
practice this oid-ti'1c, iinpr"vidcut hab
IL NO farmer can afford TO burn any
kind of vegetable OF forage material
except noNious weeds or 10 destroy in
sects.
All plant food when it decays forms
hunus. which VIII improve any soil
You cannot make Il soil rich withou,
this humns. ton OF cornstaIks con
tains more than s. WORTH of plant food
10 say no'hin" Of it's humus maxim
value. II the stalks are In the wnv ~,
The bottom land. haul them 10 q min
spot In some other ncld Don't burn
anything that VIII decay and improve
your land
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
Note. OF the sheeprord,

BE careful about feeding corn, 1t a
very heating and too constipating 70
tho best sheep feed
How about that ram? Is he n pure
bred. or like Johnnie's nun ius
dawg"? Remember, the best is non,
too good.
me poorer mans ewes are. tn.
more he needs good ram and tn,
better ono he needs
Better get into line. Runts neye
did pay. and never will. The wis,
farmer is buying the bcst-costs n,
more to raise them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
Covered Manure Receptacle Is Nee
essnrE Wherever the Manure Cannot
he Taken Away Every Day.

lis fact that many thousands OF vic
Tins having tuberculosis in a more or
less advanced stage still live with their
families and do business with their
associates as they did before the dis
ease attacked them.
With many such tho shifting habit
is common and continual. With Grim
inal carelessness they pursue this
habit. and local ordinances seem pow
erlesS TO prevent the dangerous prac-
tice. Between such diseased persons
and the otherwise healthy world. the
fly Is an able and persistent sprcader
of tuberculosis germs. Feeding as 1t
does on liquid and mi-liqu!d detect
cd matter, in which the germs Turk, 1t
moves of carrying the dangerous bac-
terra TO the persons and homes of
others.
Whatever II touches it communicates.
1t goes naturally 10 any food exposed
to its flight in unscrccncd and unpro-
tected houses, and should IT alight but
few seconds upon what is TO he eaten
1t may leave there germs enough 10 kill
the whole family.
Every careful householder will see
that his home is properly screened.
In spite OF this precaution flies will in
wade houses. Should they do so no
mercy must be shown them. They
should be killed wherever found. There
is no tcllinu from whence they have
have come from no clean place There
Is not one chance in million that they
have not come from manure pile n
garbage can or sick room
And their heads and feet are the
most perfect collections of filth and
germs ever devised. The former are
provided with 4 profusion OF hairs and
bristles. while each of the six feet pre-
sent even h"tt@Y. degree of collecting
power.
Eradicate Nth OF all kinds and there
VIII be an end TO the fy as n pest and
carrier of disease If we have not
stringent laws covering the disposal OF
stable manure and garbage. every ono
with the slightest interest in his own
or his neiGhbor's welfare should see
that his premises are free from accu-
mulaAions or these breeding places for
fli2s. little vigilance will prevent
the pests from iucubatinr Without
the convenicnccs they now have they
will diminish by the million each day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
,.npJ CI.,r,pr yIc,,.

In clearing my timber land OF I'M
derbrush | only left what | considered
of some use nt the present time or in
the near future Small bushes That
would not make u fence post within
"A few years dug out and DESTROYED.
Crooked or Unlocking trees cut
down and made into wood
Old logs that had been lying in
their places for years / cut up. rolled
them together and burned ALWAYS
being very careful not 20 get them
too near profitable tree for fear of
damaging IL by the fire.
In this way have made my woods
pasture the most beautiful spot on
my farm and many other farmers
could do as ] have with their timber
land ana not only benefit their trees.
but he benefited themselves as we'll nv
pasturing this land that otherwise will
grow up ~! worthless buehes-I c.
Johnston, Lakcton Ky
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
Poultry Pointers.

Chickens have no sense of affection
for their owners. but thsy will repay
kindness Of warm, dry quarters and
good food and clean water by laying
moro eggs. y hen is,all business
y hopper full OF bran placed where
the hens can get at 1t at all times Is
an excellent addition to the food.
While II is desirable, ii is not always
necessary TO start in the chicken bust
ness with flock of pure breds. Buy
the best hens YOU can afford and then
spend rs much more as you can afford
for Il purc-bred cock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
Care of the Lawn,

Cut the edges of the drives and
walks. Remember the damage done
by wheels that have encroached on the
lawns during the winter.
IL the lawn was not enriched in the
fall. be sure TO fertilize 1t the middle
or the last of this month. Wood ashes
bone meal. nitrate of soda, and pull
verified sheep manure-especially the
first two-are good on the lawn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

The term. keeping the orchard soil
clean applies 10 what may be thrown
upon II as well as 10 what may grow,
upon IT. When pruning ana working
over INC ue"s don't leave the trash
Dead branches. Old bark and even
prunings or new wood may and usually
do contain egg masses Of insects. hiber-
mating larvae. spores Of fungi. ctc
When the work CT pruning .s done
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
"Grecnsn for mn. Hem.

a good substitute for greens" ca
DC made by cutting up clover leave
ana tops Pour over these enoup
Doling water to moisten thorough,
cover closely and let stand still neari
coiu, then add some bran and cor
meal; stir we'll before feeding. Fec
this several times a week when gree
food is scarce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

y good lawn is secured by sowing n
thorough we'll rcparcd rich soil
with forty-two pounds of pure Ken
lucky blue grass. five pounds solid red
top. and three pounds Of white clover
per acre. Sow as soon as the land can
be we'll prepared, rake the seed In we'll,
and roll lightly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
Feeding Young Calves.

Ratfons quite rich In protein should
be fed because the calves are growing
very fast during tho first six months
OF their lives and in order to keen
them thrifty and healthy and supply
their systems what is needed to pro-
duce well-rounded. smooth, thick
fleshed animal they must be fed ar
abundance of the very best kind OF
food.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

Asparagus beetles eat foliage and Iay
eggs on the stalks which spoil thei,
appearance. Dust with pyrethruu
when harvesting. After cutting &,
oIer' spray with arschate OF lead.
When cutting never leave old staIL.
on tho patch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03
Sailing Butter.

one ounce of pure, clean salt to tn,
pound of butter is the general rule ant
meets with the demands of most con
Slncrs cf butter. However some peo
pie prefer unsalted butter. The forme
needs to inform himself as to III,
wishes of his patrons in this matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

In the maintenance of the brood
sows we have our best opportunities
to make use of pasturaEe. waste feeds,
FALLEN fruits, etc. Not that these things
are sufficient. but because roughage,
range, bulk succnlence and variety are
all good for the sows
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

The man with an apple orchard will
make money by the careful pruning of
his trees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

the buds start too early in tho spring,
cold air descends in hollows and closed
valleys, and Is likely to kill tho young
BUDS. An orchard near Lake or large
pond Is not likely to be injured by
frosts, because tho water tends to
make the temperature moro even.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

Clean up NIL tho fence rows and cor
ners. DecayinG weeds or vegetation
form splendid places for the breeding
OF insects and pests. All such trash
should he rakcd together and burned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

watch Liverpool closely because q
what appears to be growing pessimisi
In that market, but neither side will b
able to get very far away from Gro
ana weather conditions in tho South
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

Set out good bed of asparagus 7
we'll planted. 1t will be good for man!
years without renewal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

Get wheel hoe for the spring work
You Will find Its use n much pleasanter
method Of attacking the weeds than
the hacking OF the old sort
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

II YOU set hens be sure TO give them
clean nests and keep them clean. Tho
nests and the hens. too, may very well
be busted with good insect powder
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

Nasturtiums will do well in almost
any soil; but If they are planted on
very rich SOIL too much growth OF vine
results at the expense OF flowers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

To grow n good crop of onions re-
quires rich SOIL free from weeds, and
thorough cultivation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-03

Sow smooth peas. onions. and rad
ishes as soon as the ground can be
worked easily.