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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-03

Gerald TrasI<, the Man Who Was Slain fair and impartial verdict?" concluded Gray
 'sNo, sir: I have not"
 That's all Any questions, MT. Ar to the attorney of the accused.
 s'Mr Summers, are you 8 married man?'' asked Arbuckle, rising before the jury box
 1HYes, sir; I am.''
 How many years have you been married? ?''
 Fifteen, next March
 Have you any family :''
 "I have-two boys and a girl.''
 f"The jury is satisfactory, your hon. or,'' copcluded Arbuckle abruptly.
 Satisfactory to you, MT. Gray? ?'' ask ed Judge Dinsmore
 tsYes, sir,. replied Gray.
 .'swear them,' Judge Dinsmore di- rected the clerk.
 ''Rise, gentlemen and raise your right hands, the official said.
 As they did so he went on;
 You and each of you do solennly swear in the presence of the ever liv- ing God that you will well and truly try the indictment found by the peo- pie of the state of New York against Robert Strickland and give true yer dict rendered therein. according to the evidence, so help you God.''
 Properly sworn,f the jurymen resum- ed their seats. The great battle was now on.
 Proceed. Mr Gray" ordered the judge
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Wants, To Rent, For Sale, &c., ] cent a word 1p Farmer Want Column.
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 crowded to the very doors with throSg of expectant people, lawyers and law clerks, newspaper xcporters and artists. business men mttracted by the nn1nentousness of the occasion, court attendants, de aectfves in plain clothes And here and there loomed the pzunes of feni m1ne headwear worn by women drawn through morbid curiosity to the arena of the penal law, where man must face his accuseEs on the dread charge of murder the first dogree-"
 For months the fnswsp spapers had dis played the details of the crime Extra eaatfcns galore had carried screaming headlines concerning the new develop. iments in the case of the people of the i@tate of New York versus Robert Stricl5 1mnd Indeed, the eazEse ceIebre had been cOnnented on 90 widely that the attorneys for the de6endant had moved for change of yenua arguing that Strickland could not get a fair trial in New York county beca1zse any man pieked for the jury would have heard or read something detE41ner4z7 to the accused Hwns weu known to David
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-03
TO. BUILD 85,OOO TON LINER.

Amsterdam, Dec. 3.-According to a dispatch from Bremen, a new 35,- 000-tOn passenger liner, which the North German Lloyd is about to build for service in the transatlantic trade after the war, will be named the Hin denburg.
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GERMANY YIELDS .
TO UNCLE. SAM
Continued from Page One)

wish to discuss the Lusitania ques-
ton till the Arabic incident has been
definitely and satisfactorily settled, 1
desire to inform you of the above
because this policy of my government
was decided on before the Arabic in
cident occurred.
1T have no objection to your max
ing any use you may please Of the
above information.
81 remain, my dear Mr.. Lansing,
very sincerely yours,
81. Bernstorff."
In connection with the latter Sec
rotary Lansing made the following
statement:
Gin view of the clearness of the
foregoing statement it seem needless
to make any comment in regard to
it, other than to say that it appears
to be a recognition of the funda-
mental principle for which we have
commended"
On every hand in official quarters
there was evidence of qualification
that the submarine crisis had passed
and that Germany had acknowledged
the justice of the American conten-
tons.
The German governments state
ment that before the sinking of the
Arabic her submarine commanders
had been. ordered to sink no more
passenger ships without warning may
be taken as a disavowal of that act.
1t generally was acknowledged that
in making concessions to the United
States Germany expects President
Wilson to renew his representations
to Great Briton against interfer-
ences with neutral trade. The Presi-
dent has steadfastly declined to con-
duct one negotiation in a relation to
the other taking the position that the
diplomatic negotiations of the Unit
ed States with one belligerent could
not be conditioned on it's relations
with another.
The new American note to Eng !
land making representations against
the restrictions imposed by the order
in council is almost ready to 60 for
ward.
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ONE YANKEE SOLDIER
WORTH TWO GERMANS

New York, Sept. s-sir Robert T.
Borden, Premier of Canada; and Ma
jor General Samuel Hughes, Cana
dian Minister of Militia, who: have ar
rived here on the White Star liner
Adriatic from Liverpool, expressed
the opinion that the war in Europe
would not come to an end for many
months; Both the officials, who were
in England in connection with NUM-
lions, take little stock in the stories
from London and elsewhere that
peace proposals may be made soon.
Major General Hughes paid a high
tribute to the Americans who are
fighting in the British army.
my hat is off to the Yankees who
are fighting in our ranks" he said,
removing his Panama. "Talk of SOL
diers, sir! By Cad, they're soldiers.
One of 'em's worth two Germans any
day. The soldiers from this CONT
nent are the greatest in the world.
We are proud Of Yankees. They
are real fighters"
Premier Borden spent some time
in France looking after the Cana
dian troops who are fighting for the
mother country. He said he visited
1A3 hospitals.
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BETTER MARKETS FOR ASPARAGUS
Association Formed By Growers of Five Towns Will Handle
Sections 0uput. -.

Cooperating with the Office of Mar
kets at Washington, Clemson College
is working out some practical and ef-
hcient marketing schemes. Some Of
the farming enterprises OF South Car
olina have been operating at a loss and
It is up to all concerned to consider
and determine upon some plan Of ac-
ton that will solve the problems OF
marketing the states products. Al
though the marketing situation has
not, by any means, been definitely
worked out, some very significant
work has nevertheless been decided
upon and begun. One Of the market
ing schemes now under way is that
adopted recently by the asparagus
growers in the vicinity OF Ridge
Spring, Trenton, Williston, Elko and
Blackville.
On July 10 about twenty Of the as
paragus growers met in an informal
way at Columbia with Wv. Long,
director Of extension at Clemson. The
meeting was in the nature Of a round
table discussion, and the growers took
1t as an opportunity to exchange their
ideas and experiences. 1t developed
that, with a very few exceptions, the
growers were operating at a loss. The
consensus was that the growers sys-
tenn of marketing was wrong. They
were unanimous in the belief that they
ought to get together upon some united
and concerted scheme of sorting, grad
ing, packing and selling their product.
The growers next invited the mar
ket agent at Clemson College and c:
E. Basset of the Office of Markets and
Rural Organization, U. S. department
of agriculture, to attend n Informal
meeting of asparagus men at Ridge
Spring End another at Trenton. A,
the Ridge Spring meeting it o de-
,y.,oped~that the growers had not sort
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COTTON STATES DELEGATION
TO SEEK MARKET FOR STAPLE

Washington, Sept. PA conven-
ton of cotton producers, representa-
t:ves of various agricultural associa-
tons, Southern legislators and dele
gates officially representing the cot
ton growing States, will assemble
here within the next three weeks.
This was learned on high authority
today. Formal announcement is ex-
pected shortly from those in charge
of the arrangements. The objects of
the convention, to which several hun
dred delegates will be invited, are
declared to be:
To ~acquaint the small producers of
cotton with the steps the Federal
Government is willing to take to
finance the crop, thus preventing the
grower from becoming panic-stricken
and sacrificing his product.
To impress Great Britain with the
determination of the cotton growers
to find a market for their crop and
to force retailatory legislative meas
ures, such as an embargo on ship
ments of war supplies and other pro-
ducts, unless present blockade condi-
tons be modified.
Senator Fletcher of Florida, presi-
dent of the Southern Commercial
Congress, and Senator Hoke Smith of
Georgia will be leading figures in the
convention. The Governors of all
the Southern States are expected to
send representatives to the conven-
ton which probably will be held
20. Regardless of efforts
the Government may make to "take
ever" the cotton producer, the con-
vcntion is expected to devote most
Of its attention to a discussion of
a foreign market for the sta
gle.
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CAN NOW PREPARE
u. S. FOR WAR PLANS

Washington, Sept. with dan
ger of serious trouble with Germany
apparently removed, President Will
son, it was said authoritatively to-
night, believesy he can proceed with
more freedom in development of his
national defense plans because there
can be no suspicion that they r di-
rected against any particular nation.
The Presidents idea, it was said, is
to prepare a program for several
years in advance, and in doing so to
secure the expert opinion of army and
navy officers who have been watch
ing military developments in Europe.
Expenditures for the army and
navy are to be kept as low as the Pres
ident thinks consistent with the plans
to be presented to him by Secretaries
Garrison and Daniels.
Chairman Tillman of the senate
naval affairs committee discussed the
defense question today with the
President. Later the senator said he
favored a reasonable increase in the
navy and would support the Presi-
dents recommendations to congress
this fall.
Senator Tillman said he had not
decided exactly what increases were
needed and was willing to trust the
President to decide.
1t was stated authoritatively by adj
ministration officials that there is no
basis for reports that the President
had decided to recommend army and
navy appropriations, totaling $780,
100000. One cabinet member said
he did not believe the amount to be
asked for would be that large.
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GREAT BRITAIN MUST
HAVE MUNITIONS OF WAR

New York, Sept 2-Sir Herbert
Holt, president Of, the Royal Bank of
Canada, an arrival on the Adriatics
said the members Of the British inan-
cial commission coming to New York
to effect a readjustment Of the for
eign exchange situation, were to-
have sailed on the Arabic, but
changed their plans at the last min
ute. He added that he believed they
would reach New York in the near
future.
From another source it was learned
that the commission planned to sail
for New York by way Of Canada.
81 see no occasion for alarm in the
United States over the sudden drop
in foreign exchange, especially the
English pound sterling," said Sir Her
bert. 81 might say that regardless Of
how low exchange falls Great Britain
must have the munitions Of war she
is securing in this country. Also !.
feel confident that the exchange mat
ter will soon adjust ITSELF"
Maj. Gen. Sir Sam Hughes, Cana
dian minister of militia and defense,
was another arrival. He has been
visiting the battle front in France and
Flanders and training camps in Eng
land.
"We have every reason to be proud
of the Canadians and the Yankees
who are fighting with them in the
trenches" he said. 81 would not at
tempt to predict when the war will be
over, but I can say that from our
everything is now very
satisfactory"
Sir Robert Borden, premier Of Can
ada, was also a passenger.
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first Investigations as to the Truth
about alcohol, I introduced the re-
suits of my labors and put them in
the congressional Record" in e.
speech called the Great Destroyer
and proceeded to send this speech sys
tematically to the youth of America.
I estimate that l have sent out about
$500, 900 copies and have sent out
more than a million and a nalf indi-
vidual letters to the youth on this
subject. 1t is this work that has
brought down the arm of the great
liouor interests in their efforts to de-
stroy me politically.
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SENATOR TILLMAN ON THE
VICTORY WITH GERMANY

Washington, Sept Among those
who rejoiced here over the, grand vic
tory of President Wilson in the. con-
troversy with Germany over tine IL
legal activities of the submarine were
Senator Tilman, of South Carolina,
and Representative Page.
Senator Tillman was at the White
House about the time the news OF;
the German concessions was carried
to the president. This afternoon be-
fore leaving for home he said:
81 am not surprised at the result
of the controversy rel the sinking
Of the Lusitania and the Arabic,
which carried American passengers;
I expected that THE president would
win, for he is right. He has thu, law
on his side, and IS acting for human-
|ity.
"Any mar with common sense and
tordinary ability to digest information
realized the justice Of President Wiz
sons contentious in protesting. TO-
Germany for sinking passenger ships
carrying non-combatants, without
Igiving legal warning.
81 never thought for d moment but
that the German government would
finally yield to President Wilson, for
it could not have afforded GO have
done otherwise. This country does
not want to go to war with Germany
or Great Britain and her allies, but
the people of the United States
would have stood behind the presi-3
dent if he had broken off diplomatic
relations had Germany nat agreed to-
discontinue the illegal acts of its sub
marine commanders
IF the president had gone of: half.
Cooked, without being patient and;
giving Germany time to considerseFi-
ously the view of the United States,
we might have been plunged IN war.
Colonel Roosevelt said we were
not moving fast enough, that wet
should fight. agree with May Irss
win, in her letter to the president,
that the -%fool-killer ought DO be sent
Ito the United States"
Representative Page said: 81
"The president has Won a grea 1
victory. Our people do not believs
that this country should go to war
Unless her honor and dignity are at
stake, and the offending nation will
rot make proper amends. By show
ing Germany that he was determined
to have full satisfaction for the sink
ing of the Arabic, ne no DOUBT forced
the promise made through Ambassa-
dor Won Bernstorf. 4
81 think that the president was alb
solutely right. Leading men IN all
parties will appreciate the great ser-
vice Mr.. Wilson has done his coun-
try in being patient, but aggressive
and determined with Germany"
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ed, graded and packed uniformly.
Much emphasis vas laid on the neces-
sity of adopting standard grades and a
standard pack and upon rigid sorting.
grading. packing and Inspection
Mr.. Rasset pointed out the value Of
forming an asparagus Growers Assoc
citation, adopting rules and methods
satisfactory to all concerned, and put
ting the management Of the associa-
tion In the hands of the best avail
able manager. This manager was to
have competent inspectors to- see that
all asparagus coming into and going
out of the association quarters was up
TO the standard. The inspectors were
to see that all cars were carefully load
ed and routed in accordance with the
managers instructions. The manager
was to keep in touch with all markets
and prices, and to sell to the best mar
kets.
With these suggestions in mind, tina
growers formed a temporary organiza-
ton. A meeting for further organiza-
ton was then held at Trenton and rep
| resentatives from Ridge Spring.
Trenton, Williston, E1ko and Black
Vile were present. J. N. knight was
chosen as chairman and B. R. Tillman,
Jr., as secretary and bylaws were
adopted. Eight representative direc-
tors were selected who will meet in
January to perfect the organization,
draft articles of Incorporation and
definitely decide upon a manager, in
spectors and officers for the associ.
alton. ...a
The success Of this association will
depend not only on procuring a capa
BILE manager but also upon the con
certed support Of. every member.
FRED w. HOFFMAN,, =
Market Agent,
III Clemson Agricultural College
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SAILORS TELL OF DESTRUCTION
OF WRECKER OF THE ARABIC

Liverpool, September Additions
a details of the destruction of the
submarine which sank the White Star
liner Arabic were secured today from
members of the crew of the Leyland
liner Niccsian. According to their
stories, the submarine overlook the
Nicosinan soon after it sank the Ara
bic and shelled the Leyland liner.
The sailors of the Nicosian had
taken to their boats when another
steamer appeared. This stranger
began Smelling the submarine. One
shot smashed the submarines peri
scope. Another struck the U boat
amidship and the submarine sank,
carrying down with her all the men,
hers of the crew.
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The Next Best Thing To The Pine
Forest For Colds Is

DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey which goes
to the very root of cold troubles. 1t
clears the throat and gives relief
from that clogged and stuffed feeling.
The pines have ever been the friend
of mar ind irving away colds. More
over, the pine-honey qualities are
peculiarly effective in fighting child
ren's colds. Remember that a cold
broken at the start greatly removes
the possibility Of complications. Csc
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HAMES
GERMANY FOR WAR
SAYS THAT TEUTCNS REFUSED
TO TALK OF CONFERENCE
BUT MODELLED

London, Sept lin reply to re-
cent German statements relating to
the origin of the war, the British
foreign office has issued the follow
ing:
AFirst: The Germans maintain
that the reason which, led to the
rejection of the proposal for a con-
ference was the mobilization Of Rus
sra. In paper AS Of our White Book
Sir E. Goschen british ambassador
at Berlin) reported a conversation
with the German secretary Of state,
refusing a conference.
"The secretary of state said that
the suggested conference would prac-
tically amount to a court of arbitra-
ton. and could not in his opinion, be
called together except at the request
of Austria and Russia. He maintain
ed that such a conference was not
practicable. He further said that if
Russia modified against Germany
the latter would have to follow suit.
AS when he refused a conference he
referred to the possibility of Russian
mobilization it cannot now be main
tanned that the reason for the re-
fusal was the fact that Russia was
moblizing.
GAS a matter Of fact the proposal
for a conference was made July &c
1914, and was refused by Germany
July 81, 1914, while it was not until
July~31 that orders were given for
a general mobilization in Russia. On
that day Germany presented an ulti:
matum to Russia requiring an under
standing that within IL hours the
Russian forces should be demobil-
ibed.
Second: Doubt is thrown in Ger
many on the assurance we gave
Belgium in 1918 that we should not
land troops in that country except in
the case of violation Of its territory
by another power. Assurance was
not only given to the Belgian minis
ter but Sir F. Villiers gave Sir E..
Grey's record of it to the Belgian
government at, the time. This as
surance appeared in the collected
diplomatic documents. Why is it
doubted? 1t is because the Germans
have not allowed the reproduction of
the document which is 8 damaging
to their case.
"Third: The final interview be-
tween Sir E. Grey and Prince Lich-
nowsky German ambassador at
London.) This interview, purely
private, was held at a private house
and no record was made Of it. But
Sir E. Grey is certain that he never
made the statement quoted by the
North German Gazette with regard
to the decisive fact or in Great Brit
aims participation in the war; nor
did he speak of mediation in favor
of Germany. If need be a fuller
statement will be made in parliament
on the subject.
Fourth: The immediate cause of
this war was the dispute between
Austria and Serbia which then turn
ed into a dispute between Austria
and Russia. Yet it is worthy of note
that it was Germany who declared
war against Russia and France. The
Austrian ambassador remained in
Petrograd after the German ambas-
sador left. Germany declared war
on Russia on Aug. 1 and Austria on
Aug. 6, 1914" =
ONE VANKEE Col DER
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CALVES
(Mrs. R. D. Hoyt, in Southern

RurallSC.)
I am writing to inquire about the
feeding of a Jersey calf. We lost a
beautiful heifer calf last year when
ten months old, and I want to know
what to do to succeed with this calf,
which is now a month old. The calf
at present runs in the yard and was
taken from the mother Immediately,
rot being allowed to suck at all. She
was given one quart of milk from
the COW each milking. Recently the
man attending to thecattle has in
creased the amount to nearly three
pints to the feed and is also teaching
her to eat shorts. Howe long must
the whole milk be continued, and
should the quantity be increased be
yond three pints before any skinned
milk is used? Is shorts best>to use
for ground feed?, If not, what is,
and what amounts should be used?
The calf we lost was in fine flesh and
some say she was over fed. Bowel
trouble caused her death, and I want
to have the proper ration.
" R. D.. H.
Reply. &C..
You seem to have the general
principles of calf feeding well in
mind already. 1t sounds like you r
feeding about the right quantity, as
q good deal depends upon the capa-
city of the calf. At one month of
age most calves can utilize about one
gallon of milk per day. If you de-
sire to economic on the sweet milk
the substitution of skim milk as. a
part of this ration can be begun at
two or three weeks of age. We
would suggest at one month old that
the calf could utilize half a gallon of
whole milk and a half a gallon of
sweet skim milk. AS to the grain to
be used, we usually prefer bran and
oats to shorts, because this mixture
is a little cheaper and is less likely
to pack in the stomach of the calf.
A little shelled corr would also be
relished by the calf from a month
old on. We would advise teaching it
to eat hay or roughage of some kind
and let it Craze on pasture as early
as possible. At the age of two months
this calf ought to do well on a gallon
of sweet skim milk per day without
any of the whole milk, and two or
three pounds of grain mixture per
day with such hay and pasture as it
can use. The skim milk should be
continued until the calf is six or eight
months old, but after that it is rather
doubtful whether it is profitable to
continue feeding milk, as the calf
ought to be able to do well without
this. ..'.
We are inclined to think the loss
of your ten months old heifer may
have been unavoidable and not di-
rectly due to mistakes of feeding,
unless you allowed it to get overload
ed on some material that it was not
accustomed to. C.. L. w,
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This 10 . prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or CHlLLS T. fever.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
If taken then as . tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not eripe OF sicken. Csc