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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08

The farmer must determine for
himself what are the needs OF his
particular soil There are some gen.
eral indications which may be help.
BY looking carefully at the crop OF
wheat. for instance: a poor growth OF
straw would indicate lack Of nitrogen,
shriveled grain and heads not well
filled would indicate lack Of phosphor-
ic acid, and weak straw, one that
lodges easily. indicates lack OF pot
ash. Thus he can determine just what
will bring him profitable returns for
money invested is to try the differen'
plant foods.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08
The Dutch Waterstaat.

The supreme defense of Holland
must be the water line" through the
heart of it from the Zuyder Zee to
the Scheldt, created by opening the
sluices. Holland has department OF
state, with a cabinet minister at the
head of it, for her "waterstaat," an un.
transferable word, which means, prac-
tically, the state of all waters from the
field-drain in the polders to the Rhine
at winter level They are all linked
Aup in one scheme in an Office at The
kague, London Daily Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08
PRUNING FOR PEAR BLIGHT
Cut Out and Burn Every Particle OF
Diseased Wood-Do the Work
While Trees Are Dormant.

To control pear blight cut out and
burn every particle of blighted wood
while the trees are dormant. DO the
work thoroughly. A few branches
overlooked may cause all the trouble
again next year. The work may be
done any time during winter or
spring up to the time growth begins,
but the best time is in fall while the
foliage is still on the trees and the
contrast strongest between blighted
and healthy branches.
Make a weekly inspection of each
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08
Rice and Bacon.

Boil one cupful of rice in plenty OF
boiling sailed water until done. Put in
q colander and wash several times in
cold water or hold under faucet and
let plenty of water run over 1t. Then
place in a round casserole with one.
fourth cupful hot water. Sprinkle the
top with paprika and cover with very
thin slices of bacon. Cover and bake
80 minutes in a slow oven. Uncover
and brown the bacon and serve at
once
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08
FARMERS CLUE HOLDS NEIGH
DoRHoOD 9HoRT COURSE.

Value OF Limo And Legumes In Build.
Ing Up The Soil 10 Discussed.
The Progressive Farmers Club of
Prince Georges County held most
successful neighborhood short course
at T. b., March 1920, the subjects be-
Ing Farm Crops" and Poultry Hus-
bandry." This was the last of series
of such courses which the Extension
Service of the Agricultural College has
held in a number of neighborhOOds
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08
DON'T NEGLECT DETAILS IN SET
TING A HEN.
Make Her Comfortable II You Want
Her To Prove a Good Mother.
ROY H. WAITE.
Maryland Agricultural Experim

ROY H. WAITE.
Maryland Agricultural Experiment
Station.
It is not so easy to successfully
hatch chickens by the natural method
Of incubation, as some people seem to
think. There are several rules that
must be observed, If success is to be
had. In the first place, always select
4 good hen, don't try to set Leg
horn or one Of the egg laying breeds,
she may do well for time, but soon
goes back to her regular business OF
laying eggs. Always select hen that
shows maternal instinct, one that is
not disturbed easily and seems set
ON setting" 1t should hardly be nee
sssary to caution against the use OF
unhealthy hens for Matching. Such
hens are apt to communicate their
diseases to the young. Roupy or
scaly legged hens are examples OF
diseases which should be avoided.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08
Best keepinu Qualities,

For best keeping qualities, apples
should be picked as soon as they are
we'll colored and before they are over
ripe. However, if picked too green
they will shrivel, while if allowed to
become too ripe they will become dry
and mealy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08
EASY TO MAKE MILK STOOL
Pail Is Kept Close to Cows Udder and
There Is Little Danger Of II Be.
ing Knocked Over.

1t is not a great deal of trouble to
make a milk stool that keeps the pail
up close to the cows udder, and at the
same time holds it so that there Is
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08
To Clean Brass Breads.

To clean brass beds that have be-
come furnished, apply mixture Of
olive oil and whiting, then rub clean
with soft, dry flannel or chamois
skin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08
Handling an Apple Crop.

In order to handle the apple crop
the grower should be provided with
picking ladders, picking baskets, a
grading table, barrel press and bar
rels for the apples.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08

tree throughout the growing season
and cut all blighted wood. Cut well
below the infected area, Wipe the
pruning knife or tool used after each
branch is cut with a cloth saturated
with some good disinfectant to pre-
vent spreading the blight. Burn all
wood removed and continue the work
persistently.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-08

little danger that it will be knocked
over, writes Chester M. Wilson in
Farmers Mail and Breeze.
The front leg of this stool has pro.
jecting rest upon which the pail is
placed to keep it from the ground.
The front is followed to receive the
pail, which is held in place by wire
loop.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
HANNUKAH OBSERVED
AT TEMPLE BETHEL
Rabbi CrOnbach Draws Vital RcIig-
iOus Lesson From Old
Custom

Hannukah or the Feast of Dedica-
ton was observed Sunday at Temple
Beth-El when Rabbi Abraham Cron-
bach spoke on Lessons of Hannu-
kah."
That altar dedication in the year
l65 b. G. can be made symbolic Of
many things which are grand and
important Since that altar dedi-
cation 2OSO years ago how many
affairs have been built-torn down.
rebuilt. rededicared. torn down: re-
built and again rededicated2
Affairs are like other earthly
things. They cannot last forever.
Every country must build its own
altar. Every generation must build
its altar anew The old affairs be-
come defiled and stained. not al
ways with swines flesh but with
something that defiles more deeply
than swines flesh. Journalism. OBJ
scUratism, backwardness and ulti-
mately insincerity will hnger around
an altar that has Outlived its useful
ness. When an altar has become
thus defiled the only thing 10 do is
ITO build a new one When the old
ideals break down new ideals must
be espoused when the old modes Of
life become unsatisfactory new modes
of life must be substituted and when
the old doctrines collapse. newer and
better doctrines must be thought out.
The old custom used TO be to
place the Hannukah lights in the
windows 50 that wayfarers on the
dark street might be aided and guild
ed yes there is where religions kind
~ light should burn. IL is a useful
religion il is deSirabl one. il is a
vital religion only then. The light
we have must shine for Others. II
mush shine for the waygarers on the
dark cold street and unless il does
this il can not shine for US.
The light OF God is something
we can have never for ourselves
alone but only along with others.
In others we must see the common
humanity. In the COuntenance Of
others we must get our glimpses Of
the COuntenance Divine"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
SAYS ALL NATIONS WILL
LOOK TO u. S. AFTER WAR
Rev. Burns Believes American Chris
hanity VIII be Need
ed Abroad.

Gas The result Of the great Euro
pean war, the former institutions Of
learning and the ideals that were
being brought to light Will be de-
strOyed and the church will be left
TO rebuild the countries and again
show light upon the earth" were the
words OF Rev. John S. Burns. pastor
Of the Trinity Presbyterian church,
Sunday morning in his sermon on
rhe subject 1.-The Coming Kingdom"
During these days that will ring
in the ears OF generations to come.
the people have the same kingdom,
the same message IS being brought
TO them and Christ is the same
which is the only institution and
work that will live throughout the
struggle.
The big message today is that
the corning kingdom is close at
hand The Christ is coming and the
Christ IS here. The hour is one OF
great opportunities for the Chris
tan worker 20 show his hospitality
and kindness towards his fellowmen.
All nations will be looking towards
America and the American Chris
tians Tor their aid in the days of
the reconstruction"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
RESCUE MISSION
DOES GOOD WORK
Many Families Being Assisted With
Food and Work.

Rev. Mrs. Emma Martindale spoke
at the Lasalle street rescue mission
Sunday evening at the regular meet
ing which resulted in a number Of
conversions. Several men have Sc
cured steady positions through the
work Of the mission and many fam
lies have been given clothing dur
ing the fall
over 400 free beds have been Civ
en- out since oct. l. TO mep who have
secured work but who were not able
to pay for rooms. Here people are
assisted in finding work. are fur
nished with beds until they are able
10 get rooms elsewhere
BY the penny lunch in connection
with the mission men are also al
lowed 10 prepare their own meals
until able 10 secure boarding places.
Personal workers are organized and
will begin a campaign among fami-
lies who do not attend any church.
The mission is laboring earnestly
for the uplifting OF humanity and
the helping OF poor and needy. Diff
ferent speakers are secured each
evening with special music. Sunday
school classes for all grades are or
ganized. Mrs. Rev. Hill Of Louisville
KY. has charge OF the young peo-
pies class every Sunday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
George j. Long. Superintendent of
First Evangelical =. =.

Officers OF the Sunday school OF
the First Evangelical church were
elected Sunday morning. The cleo
ton was held according To a new
plan inaugurated IN this church by
the pastor. Rev. w. r. Freshley.
Printed ballots containing the names
Of two candidates. chosen by a nomi-
mating committee, for each office.
we're distributed and. after being
marked. were dropped into a ballot
box. The election interfesed but
little with the Sunday school serv-
ice. There was an attendance OF 10
which was record breaking.
The officers for the year are; ST.
perintendent. George J. Long; as
sistant superintendent George Hol-
ston: second assistant. Fred SChweit-
ger: secretary, Milton Schulz: assist
ant secretary. Walter schulz; treas
urer. Emma Nimpz; chOrister.
Rhoda Rausch: assistant chorister.
Laura Ions: pianist, Florence An
derson; assistant pianist. Elmer
Nimpz Librarians. Ralph Dumke
and Arthur Teller: superintendent OF
primary department and cradle roll.
Mrs. Ernest Dumke. assistant. Mrs.
Charles Ivan; superintendent OF
home department. Mrs George Hol-
ston; assistant. Mrs. Charles Zillmer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
HOLDS BIBLE AS
|NCOMP ARABLE
Rev. 7. J. Parsons Points Out
SuperioritieS Over All
Other Literature.

The discrediting Of the Bible as
book OF authority in religion and
ethics and it's comparison with books
OF today by we'll known authors were
discussed by Rev. T. j. Parsons pas
tor Of Quincy Street Baptist church
sunday morning in his sermon on
the subject The Superiority OF The
Bible
by some the Bible is compared
as one OF the several so-called sac
red books" he said. and is classed
with the Nedas of the Hindus, the
Zend-Avesta Of ZOroraster, the Anal
ects Of Confucius the Tripitkka OF
the Buddhists and the Koran Of the
Mohammedans But all that is nee
essary TO prove the utter foolishness
OF such comparisons is TO study the
teachings Of these respective books
and their influence upon their fol-
lowers. No better challenge could
be made than the Bible makes in
Isaiah as follows: To the law and
TO the testimony; if they speak not
according 20 this word, il is be-
cause there is no light in them Per-
haps the reading of the Revised Yer
sion is preferable. it is because there
is no morning for them
MatchICss and Incompatible.
The Bible is matchless and incOm-
parable, whether considered as lit
erature, philosophy, ethics. morality
or religion; and the Light of Asia
and every other light, pales and fades
before the rise of the full-orbed
Light of Gods divine revelation, as
the twinkling lamps Of night van
ish before the effulgence of the king
of day With what conscious inn
perial power does Jehovah of the
Bible say, Look unto me, and be we
saved, all the ends OF the earth; for
l am God, and there is none else. /
have sworn by myself, the word is
gone out of my mouth in righteous
ness. and shall not return. That
unto me every knee shall bow. every
tongue shall swear
The Christ OF the Bible utterly
.disregarded all other religions when
He commanded His disciples TO go
into all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature. teaching
them TO observe all things what
soever / have commanded you and
the Apostle Peter, speaking Of the
Christ Of the scriptures said. there
is none other name under heaven
given among men, whereby we must
be saved" There is no comparative
religion, nor comparative Saviors, in
the Bible.
THE surprising excellence and SUI
periOrity of the Bible are shown
in its teaching concerning creation.
the character of God the origin OF
evil, the incarnation, the atonement,
individual salvation, and the future
glory OF the believer. Contrast the
social, educational, commercial and
religious conditions in Christian and
nOn-Christian lands. and remember
that the difference is the difference
between the Bible and the so-called
sacred books of pagan religions
When Sir Walter Scott lay dying. he
said TO his son-in-law, Mr.. Lockhart
Bring me the book. Mr.. Lockhart
replied, Which book? p The literary
genius who had written many vol
umes. said in reply. There is only
one book, the Bible"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
Norway Won't
ALLow FordS
Party to Land

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-It is not at
all certain that Norway will be glad
to see Henry Ford. From Copen-
hagen Sunday night came the dis
turbing tidings that it is possible the
peace argonauts will not be allowed
TO land in Christiania.
The Copenhagen dispatch has it
that Foreign Minister lhlen says that
unless the American ambassador in
Norway introduces the pilgrims, his
country can in no way recognize the
peace bearers. They can hold meet
ings just az the wOmen's peace con-
ference did, Mr.. Ihlen says. but they
will have TO watch their step.
Foreign Minister Wallenberg of
Sweden says that he has not been
officially informed OF the coming of
the crusaders. Therefore, he says.
he does not know what his govern
ment will do about il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
SAYS TOO MANY
PLAY RELIGION
Rev. w. H. FreShIey Urges
More and Closer Commun-
ion With Jesus Christ.

1T is easier 20 attend suppers.
board meetings and socials than IL is
TO spend an hour daily in communion
and meditation with Christ said
Rev. W. H. Freshley pastor Of the
First Evangelical church Sunday
morning in his sermon on the SUBJ
jet The Lost Christ"
The men and women OF our
churches who have a real personal
daily living acquaintance with Christ
are the ones who have power and
influence for Gods kingdom. while
the card playing, drinking bunch
are a blight 20 the church. Many
are simply playing religion. The
world knows the difference between
the real and the sham. What the
Lord SAID about that church at Sar-
dis might be said Of many in the
churches OF our day. Thou hast a
name that thou livest, but art dead
To another church he said. i know
thy works. that thou art neither cold
nor hot. I would thou vert cold or
hot So then because thou art luke
warm. and neither cold or hot 1 will
spit thou out Of my mouth
People want a days journey
without Christ. Many make that
mistake today; they go a day. a
week a month, a year and some go
years without Jesus. The caravan
moves on without Jesus. they camp
at night without Him, they travel
by day without Him, on and on
they go without Him TO the grave at
least without Him. 20 the judgement
without Him and last 10 eternity
without Him.
Christ can be lost by those who
love Him. He was lost from them
in the temple. Many "A person is
losing Jesus out OF their lives while
they are still going 10 church as re-
ligious workers. Many lose Him in
the hurry. hustle of busy life. The
student busy with his books. the
business man busy with his bust
ness. the laborer providing food and
clothing for his family. the minister.
Sunday school teacher and church
officers busy with their routine work
may almost without knowing it lose
Christ out OF their lives"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
GERMAN BIRTHS DECREASE
Rate Down 20 Percent i'm 4 Months
Compared to- 1914.

RERNE, Dec. German statis-
tics from the "A leading German
cities show that the birth rate de-
creased in April. May. June and
July Of 1915. fully 90 per cent as
compared with the corresponding
months OF 1914. This is the equiva-
lent to the loss of 100000 births an
nually throughout the German en-
pire. In the Swiss town of Basic
there has been a decrease in births
OF % per cent and at Zurich a de-
crease of 80 per cent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
WITH THE LOCAL PASTORS
Shows Only Pure
In Heart May
Hope to See God

In Christ we see the visible pre-
sentatiOn Of the invisible God" said
Rev. George William Allison. pastor
of Hope Presbyterian church Sunday
morning in his sermon on the sub
ject. Seeing the Invisible"
In speaking Of the great men Of
the past Rev Mr.. Allison said:
Many a Moses has walked the
fields by day and been arrested by
a bush aflame and with uncovered
feet and bowed head confessed the
presence Of the invisible who vet
gave evidence Of his existence. Many
a Jacob has arisen from a night Of
troubled sleep and confessed that
OF a certainty God was in his place
too and he knew il not before. God
is everywhere but is not 70 be seen
with the eyes OF flesh. Only the
pure in heart have the promise Of
seeing God.
Many of the ancient Hebrews ap-
preached the place where God was
I 10 be found with faces yelled. least
they should see Him and be smitten
dead one of the noblest aspirations
OF the new testament reveals Us our
Christian forbears wishing TO behold
! Him face 10 face
Christ Visible God.
1T has moreover been the stead
fast conviction OF the Christian
church through the centuries that
Jesus Christ was the visible repre-
sentation OF the King eternal, i'm
mortal. invisible. the only wise Cod
Ii is through the revelation openly
given in Christ that we are enabled
TO interpret fully the great hearted
character OF the eternal Father
! When we see the hatred Of Christ
for sin-let us understand that he
stands before us as a presentation
of the invisible God who also hates
] sin. When we see Jesus loving the
sinner into repentance, let us under
stand that God, who is love, also
loves the sinner and desires his al
! legiance and life.
The pitiabl thing about il all is
| that men refuse to accept this presen-
tation Of God in visible form. They
are as those who having eyes see
not. While this may all be true.
| it certainly is a vital part of the
truth, we can only understand God
| as we see his character revealed in
Gods great showing forth in the
| life Of Christ
1T is one Of the difficulties which
religion of the spirit has alv avs had
to confront; that men who live in
prosperous material world will not
| believe in something that they can
not see and handle. An old illustra-
ton has been used 10 confute this
state OF mind, and they have been
told they would as reasonably refuse
TO believe that they have brain in
their own head since they have new
er seen it. In argument they may
we'll reply that they have seen evil
dences OF brain in their thinking
liability. aid they have also the tes-
timOny of other men that there is
such a thing as brain. So we as
/ Christians believe we have seen evil
] dences or 'shOwings-forth' Of the in
visible God and we also have the
testimony OF other mems faith"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
ALL WELL ON BOARD.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-''We are all
we'll; everything splendid"
Mrs. Henry Ford received the
above wireless from her husband on
the Oskar II. Sunday night TheO-
dore Delavigne, FOrd's press agent,
announced Sunday night that he had
just received "A letter from GOV. Hunt
Of Arizona. In the letter Gov. Hunt
deplores the fact that the pressure
Of business prevented him from join
ing the eFord party. Delavigne adds
that Mr.. Hunt says ne is in hearty
sympathy with the Ford idea
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
ASSERTS BELGIUM
MUSEUMS RESPECTED

ROME. Dec 6.-M. Destree. a
Belgian deputy. lecturing here sun
day night before the Art club on
Art in the War" said:
Up TO date the Germans have
respected the Belgian museums"
Speaking OF the works OF art al
ready destroyed in the war. Deputy
Destree stated for each work de-
stroyed the Germans must be COM
PEELED 20 give one Of the master
pieces now in the Berlin and Munich
museums
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
TO MAKE SACRIFICES
British Cabinet Men To Work on
Part salary.

LONDON. Dec. 6.-The Daily Ex-
press says II is understood the Brit
ish cabinet ministers have agreed TO
show an example OF self sacrifice to
the rest of the nation by foregoing
part OF their official salaries
The proposal is that their sala -ies
shall be cut down by one-third.
An official proposal has also been
made 10 reduce the salaries OF mem
bers OF parliament and the pensions
OF retired justices and other officials.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
CASTLE GOING TO WAR
Dancer TO Enlist in English Aviation
Corps.

BOSTON. Dec. 8. - Vernon Castle
has closed his enlargement with
Watch Your Step" here and Is go
ing 10 England and enlist in the
aviation corps Of the British army.
Mrs. Castle will remain with the
company
Before going 10 England. Mr..
Castle will spend two weeks in Cali
fornia practicing flying He is an
Englishman and a graduate Of OK
ford
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
REFUSES TO GIVE AID
Franz Josef Won't send Troops TO
Egypt.

ROME. Dec. 6.-It is learned that
Emperor Franz Josef has refused to
send Austrian troops 10 aid the Ger
mans and Turks in the proposed ex-
petition against Egypt.
The emperor contends that all
available Austrian forces are need
Ell TO defend Austrias western from
tiers against Italy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
ARTIST FOUND DEAD
Failure To Attend Church Leads To-
Discovery.

PHILADELPHIA Dee. 6.-Charles
Field Hazeltine. 20 years old. artist
and proprietor OF Hazeltine Art gal
leries. failed TO attend church sun
day morning.
This lead 20 discovery OF his death
from feart failure in his apartment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06
ROBES AND BLANKETS FOR
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

we contracted for our buggy and
auto robes street and stable blan-
kets q year ago before prices were
advanced. You are fortunate that
We did this as il enables YOU 10
make a considerable saving on any
thing YOU may need in this line II
YOU get in before our stock - eN-
hausted there Is nothing better for
a Christmas gift Stucebaker Re
positOry. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-06

NEW YORK. Dec. Barron Eli
Ichi Shibusawa, the Japanese money
king and head of the Nipponese
commercial world. has arrived here
from San Francisco and will spend
commercial relations between this
country and Japan. The aged bank
er. 76 years old and known as the
John ID. Rockefeller of Japan. has
always been a sincere friend OF this
country and expressed a hope that
the business relations between the
two countries would increase to still
greater proportions.