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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
Two Burned To Death
In Ranch House Fire

Hood River, o., April l7-Fire
which destroyed the ranch home Of Rob.
ert Robertson widowcr, near here
shortly before midnight, caused the
death Of his two daughters, Ruth and
Violet, aged seven and fourteen respect
lively.
The two charred bodies were found
within the frnme Of their iron bed
The father was working in the barn
nearby. When he discovered fire, the
structure was all afame, and his efforts
TO rescue his daughters were futile.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
By William Philip simms.

.
4 '''"lg'o Italy, March 26.--(By
\ 4 70 New York)--Is Italy coming
ihe war,
n" question was put to an Italian
4 officer here this afternoon as he
4 'n the irIll grounds watching his
n'n' Of Barsaglieri going through
1g'' MI, He did not reply Immediate.
4 '1en be- faced the ouestioner.
4 10 'a' WHO kuows2i
'"t1g Of the shoulders accom-.
4. ,nc words, a gesture that told
,,,., uan ihe verbal answer. One
4, rttsiei rtiei it To mean that italy has
\ s.lo.'',.' So long now it would
4 N N" TO ri'i further puesses.
M 'g meantime troops are being
inj "Ne Wad. On the parade
4, g.,9r ,n9rte-oriinarily lust a grassy
'ihs '',goiins 4, The short, pebbly beach
Meliieraueau--a regiment Of
H., ''a'h troops was being in.
II w .o.. in the latest war tactics
H. g sglu'' worked men in squads.
BIZ , ,aem alI over the place at the
H. ta.' which makes Of the Ber.
IN, 'ny fastest marching body Of
W. W. ~ 'ne world.-uearly lso stems
N NM 1l.'al'g ut as fast as a human
,,sn a without breaking into a run.
NJ Y, 'ata' & 10 step, the sergeant fol.
M ", .o, ,nplF side, saying something
y H. ,0ullel Ike "huncb ywes
n N s,se Y. hunrh.gwee.'' with tbe NO.
N. ~ p'ne "gvee' ''' ''
N q, ,o,.le ,o,ls'IeH step is said 10 have
onss ''.e In the brain Of Napolcop
bo, Won a battle becanse he
'lei "a ra'i every army in Furone
~ .,.. ne figured that II tbe
~ lIg wa mo TO the minute. the
'He Austrian 100 and SO
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
Allies Renew Attack

Constantinople, April l7-With an
ofilclal statement today announcing
another allied warship was put out Of
action in renewed attack on the
Dardanelles, reports Indicated that
both the Anglo-French and Russian
Fleets have abandoned all serious at.
tempts TO reach Constantinople.
Since the last formidable attack nm.
on the Dardanelles the land defenses
nave been restored to their Original
strength, it was stated here
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
Grand Duke Shot.

Berlin, via wireless to Sayville, L. L.,
fPl l7.-Grand Duke Nicholas, com.
nRler in chief of the Russian army
'N shot in the abdomen and seriously
niel by Baron Sievers, according
4 story published by the Duisburg
1FM An2eiger today.
WON Sieyers is the commander of
"a defeated Tenth army corps, routed
lhe force OF Field Marshal Won
n in the recent fighting in
~ Prussia. After shootin, The grand
Nhe, the baron is declared 70 have
omitted suicide. The shooting is de-
eered to have occurred after a heated
lefr'I y, between Grand Duke Nichola,
" Baron Sievers.
the Anzeiger declared it received IL
hormalion from "unimpc,cbohi,
HrcGs'' The grand duke, If w..
sled' boxed Baron Sieyers' oor,
pereupon he shot his commander ont
~ took his own life. ''O
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
Berlin Reports nnmnnA

N ReTi.' via wireless to SayviIIe, L. T..
\ Fi I"-,.lieavy damage was done by
\ .1eppeIins which raided EnoHsb
n towns on Wednesday and Thurs.
alSn's' according to private dis.
4 Gn'' received here today from HoI. I
I'm s5eraI officers of the British coast
',a Dadn{.g are declared to have been killed
wounded. Bombs were also dronnad
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
Germans Kill Civilians

Paris, April 17,-Three civilians
perish as a result of the bombardment
of Amiens by a German Taube. Three
persons wounded were struck when
bombs exploded near the famous
cathedral, died today. Ten were killed
outright The Germans also dropped
bombs upon the railway station Of
Saint Roch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
BISHOP SUMNER IMPROVES.

Roseburg, Ore, April i7.--w walter r.
Sumner, Episcopal bishop Of Oregon,
who has been In Roseburg hospital
for several days suffering from a
throat affection, will leave for Eugene
late today to attend confirmation ser.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
Report Unfounded.

Vienna, April l7.-Reports that Aus.
tria has attempted to negotiate a separ.
ate peace with Russia, are utterly un.
founded, the Frendenblatt, official
organ of the government declared to.
day,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
WAR MUST END SOON,

London, April l7,-Premier
Okuma, Of japan, believes that
the European war must soon
end owing to the exhaustion Of
all bclligercnts, according to
dispatches received here today,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17

vices Sunday. From Eugene Bishop
sumner will 90 10 Portland, where he
will enter hospital tor further treat
ment. Bishop summers ailmcnt has
been diagnosed as edema Of the CLOTHS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
|NG| AND IS INVADED
| 4 TIMES IN 60 HOURS
e Aeroplane Travels At High Rate Of Speed and Cir
cles Town of Selby, Where Fine MOnastic Church Is
Located-Grand Duke Nicholas Of Russia Is Shot After
Quarrel With General

on British ships patrolling the coast
and protecting shipyards, while others
exploded upon the docks themselves.
The statement in accounting for the
aeroplane raids in England yesterday.
declared that the aviators who dropped
bombs upon the Kent towns also shelled
Greenwich, within five miles of Lon.
don bridge. No mention was made of
an damage being inflicted.
The Berlin newspapers today featured
the Zeppelin raids, expressing satisfac.
ton with the results.
Berlin, by wireless to London, April
1.-THE French have resumed their of.
fensive about st. Mihiel, concentrating
their attack near Fiery, the war of.
flee stated today. The evacuation of
small position near Appui is admitted
In the official statement, but the main
attacks Of the French against the Ger.
man wedge were repulsed, it was
stated.
Northwest of Urbes French posi.
tion was taken. Several chausseurs
were taken prisoners, but the position
was later abandoned because its loca.
ton was of no advantage. Northwest
Of Perthes a French fertilization was
stormed and strong counter attack
ot the enemy was repulsed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
FARMER AND BUSINESS
MANS BANQUET SUCCESS

Over 700 Farmers afd Families From Radius Of Twenty
Miles Are Guests Of Salem Commercial Club and Wo-
mans Club AT CetTOgether Feast AT ArmOry--Excel-
lent Food, Good Music and Speaking Awaken Spirit
Of COOd-FellOwshp and Fraternalsm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17
The Weather

Oregon: Fair to.
niabi and Sunday,
md nor,hwesierly
winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-17

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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
NERVES TREATED FREE
Dr.. Franklin Miles, The Great Nerve
Specialist, Gives New Book and
a $3.50 homeopathic Treat.
ment Free as a Trial.
MANY Cured After Doctors Failed.

Many Cured After Doctors Failed.
Sick people whose nerves are weak
or deranged-who have weak heart,
I stomach, liver, kidneys O. bladder;
blues, headache, dizziness OF dull
ness; nervous dyspepsia, irritability,
cold hands and feet, shortness Of
breath; irregular heartbeat, dropsy,
drowsiness, nervousness, nervous ex-
haustion, sleeplessness, trembling,
wandering pains. backache, irritable
spine, hysteria, rheumatism, catarrh,
constipation-would do we'll to accept
DR.. Miles liberal offer. You may
never have another opportunity.
The Doctors Special homeopathic
Treatment for this class of diseases
is the result of 40 years study and
immense experience and is scientific
and remarkably successful. 1t is so
successful that he does not hesitate
to offer a Free Trial to any sick one
Every treatment is specially pre-
pared for each patient and consists Of
a curative elixir, tonic tablets, elimi-
mating pills, and a plaster. Years of
trial have demonstrated that his
Treatment is many times as success
full as that usually prescribed by ply
sicians.
Send for Remarkable Cures in Your
.,-, State.
Mr.. Benjamin +. Artz, Pataskala,
Ohio, cured after 8 physicians failed.
Miss Mary Graham. Irving, ILL.,, after
8 physicians failed. Mrs. Ed. w. Jen-
kins, Bastrop, Texas, after 20 failed.
Mr.. G. w. Bybee, Washington. c. n.
Ohio, 121 North Main ST., after s fail
ed. Mrs. Edna J. Baxter, New Ash
ford, Mass, after T failed.
FWrite at once, describe your dis
ease, stating age, weight, how long
sick, etc. He will send you a free
$3.50 Special Trial Treatment which
has been prepared especially for you,
valuable advice and his book on "Neu-
ropathy-Curing Through the Merry
es." Address Dr.. Franklin Miles,
Dept. NF., 1928 to 1888 Main St., Elk
hart, Ind.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

treat is in store for them tonight vt
the NJ. X. church.
Miss Lincoln is an accomplished
reader and a pleasing dramatic enter
tainer. Her work is Of a brilliant
character and is distinguished by a
sparkling ~vivocity and unusual finish.
Simplicity is an art. and the art of
beng at the time the character pre-
scented, to a very marked degree, is
hers.
Miss Harmon's finished work at
the piano needs no introduction TO the
people of this city. Tonight will af-
ford an opportunity to hear these
ladies at their best.
Miss Harmon will accompany
many of Miss Lincoln's rcnditions, be-
side being on the program for several
pleasing solos.
Miss Lincoln has been known il
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
REAL, jewish &.
COMEDIAN HERE
Bismarck Awaits the Coming of
Potash and Perlmutter'
February 26.

The reserved seat sale for the pre-
sentation Of potash and Perlmutter'
at the Auditorium Friday night, Feb
ruary rs, opens at Finney's drug store
next Monday morning. Bismarck
theatre-goers are awaiting the en-
gagement with keen anticipation. The
play is taken from the famous stories
of Montague Glass, and undoubtedly
heads the list of seasons successes.
For many days Manager Vesperman
wa not certain as 20 his success in
being able to induce the company to
route this way and favor Bismarck
with a date, so great was the demand
for potash and Perlmutter" dates in
the leading theatres Of the largest
cities of the northwest. Through his
untiring efforts and assurance Of the
popular flavor with which the produc-
ton would be received here. Manager
Vesperman finally landed the date Of
February 2G, WHEEL the original New
York cast that presented the play at
Cohan's theatre New York for two
seasons will appear here. Choice
seats will be at a premium early in
the week if the interest with which
local theatre-goers are awaiting the
performance next Eridal night can
be accepted as a criterion.
Captures New York.
) When "POtash q Perlmutter" was
first introduced in New York City
the critics declared that the entcrpris-
ing and lovable cloak and suit part
ners who dominate the play would
see all the seasons of the year at the
Cohan theatre. That they did and
more for the anniversary was passed
long before manager A. Fl. Woods,
in fulfillment Of long existing cor
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
REV. HARRIS To -.
DELIVER ADDRESS
Illustrated Lecture Will Afford an
Inviting Program at Salvation
Army Hall Tonight.

Tonight, at the Salvation Army hall
Rev. C. w. Harris, pastor of the local
Presbyterian church, will give an il.
~lustyateG address, on the Life OF
Abraham"
THIS will be something new in this
city. The pictures are adjudsed by
Rev. Harris as being the best on a
Bible subject he has been privileged
to sac.
With a desire to help the local corps
in it's work, the Presbyterian pastor
is freely offering his services and to
assure a full house, admission will be
free, and a free will offering will be
taken. A hearty invitation is extend
ed to citizens, and strangers in the
city. with assurances of a very profit
able and enjoyable evening.
ENSIGN AND MRS. STAMP,
Officers in Charge.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

standing, of human nature, give to
her interpretations a wonderful rea.
lism. Her keen sense of human and
youthful bouyancy make her lighter
numbers Il delight to every auditor.
Miss Lincoln is best known profess
sionally as a member of the dramatic
faculty of the Oregon Conservatory
of Music, for the Davis Musical Col
lese of Los Angeles, for her work as a
reader with the Philharmonic Con
cert Company of Chicago, a season
with Madame Harriet Labadie of Phil
adelph,a and two years of individual
work in Southern California. Miss
Lincoln has the distinction of giving
performances which r 0 than
satisfying in their perfect finish and
vivae:ty. Men and women of letters
throughout tic country Lave placed
The stamp Of approval upon her WORK.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
An EARLY

DIR. G. w. Harris will give an illus
trated talk tonight in Salvation Army
Barracks, and again on Sunday niga:
in HE Presbyterian church upon AN
Early Traveler,' the account Of a
Journey taken about 1915 B. C. The
illustrations are very remarkable.
They we're made by an artist who re-
Gently went over the ground SO gra-
phically described in the ancient jour.
nal. The&slides made from the oil
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

tracts, started abe" and "Mawruss"
on tour. potash & .Perlmutter'
comes to the Auditorium direct from
the New York run and with an abso-
lutely up-to-date assortment of styles
in laughs. The story of this three-act
comedy, made from the material in
Montague Glass famous stories, is an
intensely interesting one replete with
clean, bright humor and containing
some delightful love passages.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
EASTERN STAR.

The ladies of the Eastern Star will
hold initiation Friday night. Re.
freshMents will be served and a large
attendance is looked for. All visit
ing members in the city are urged to
be present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
Joint Recital To Be Given At
McCabe NJ. E. Church TONIGHT
The Misses Flora Harmon ard Emma Perley Lincoln Will Appear
In a Joint Rectal &C Methodist Church Tonight.

The Misses Emma Perley Lincoln
and Flora Harmon will give a joint
recital tonight at the McCabe NJ. L..
church. "
The artistic minds and hearts of
bismarck have had a feast OF good
things come to them this winter but
those who haveraheard Miss Lincoln
in some of the littiesrecitals sheallas
given here know what a genuine
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
CHICKEN

CHICKEN DiNNER.
The ladies' of the Trinity Lutheran
church will serve a chicken dinner at
the Armory Friday evening, February
10, at $50 o'clock.
p Menu:
Roasted chicken with dressing
Mashed potatoes and brown gravy
Celery
Sweet Pickles Olives
Cabbage Salad
Cranberrle1
White bread Rye bread
Rolls
LefSe fatigman
" ROSesetteS
Angel food cake Chocolate cake
Ice cream
Coffee
POTATOES.
Extra Fancy Idaho White Potatoes
at Yegen & Schneider's, Acc per bush
el.-Ady,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
uELO At
HARMON YESTERDAY
Relatives and Friends Pay Last
Respects to Jacobus Kieberet,
Oliver County Pioneer.

The remains Of the late Jacu5us F.
Kiebert, who passed away at a local
hospital Tuesday, were shipped to
Harmon yesterday morning and in
tered in the cemetery there. Rela-
tives Of the deceased accompanied
the body from Bismarck. A wealth
of floral offerings came as a splendid
tribute and marked the high esteem
in which the deceased was held by
a legion of friends.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

North Dakota almost since her in.
fancy as q reader and interpreter Of
literature Of more than usual gifts.
While still a schoolgirl her rare tai
ent save her an enviable reputation.
and she soon enjoyed a we'll deserved
$faiae throusliQ!Hltt the W United let States
tnd laliianal. III &4ra Ae ett$ fts
Years Of careful, and spainstaking
study, a natural sympathy and under
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

paintinyS 4 series Vt sHty, are pain'-
ed by the artist Il Ii self apd are eacl
one a work &; art Dr.. Harris says
he has never shown a more beautiful
series of slides than these. Tonight
p; the F>llval,:l Arm" Barracks at
$ ;'l,ockg All Sunday : sht at tE"
Presbyterian church ut 7'?0. Free to
all Sc. ~ '-'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
TO GIVE RECITAL.

The pupils Of Mrs. W.. A. Wheeler
will give a recital at the High Schoo.
auditorium February 80 and "a. The
proceeds TO this entertainment will
be directed towards a fund for a MT.
sic library in the high school.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

Miss Esther johnson departed We'd
nesday night for her home in Thief
River Falls, MINI.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
COUNTRY CLUB DANCE.

The regular weekly dancing party
for members of the Country Club and
their friends will be held at Patter-
sons hall tonight. A splendid dancing
program has been prepared and the
affair promises most delightful.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
CARD OF

We wish to extend our sincerest
thanks and heartfelt appreciation to
all who assisted so kindly in the hour
of u sac bereavement, the death of
husband and father. ..
a. Mrs. Maria Scott and Family.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
ATTENTION., ELkS!

There will be a regular meeting of
Bismarck lodge, No. 1899, B. p. o.
Elks at the lodge home this evening.
p. r. Fields. secretary, S. l.. Hill, eX.
allied ruled.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
FROM QRlSCOll,

Ole Olson, Oliver Leiqvam and Hal.
yer PaulsOn, of Driscoll, transacted
business at the courthouse yesterday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
JUDGE POLLOCK HERE.

Judge G.. A. Pollock of the district
court of Fal go is in Bismarck, having
been called mere to sit on a cas- in
the supreme court.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
BLANK IN COURT.

Thursday drew u blank in police
court and adjournment was taken un.
til today. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
TO A,

Fred Post, who has been employed
at the E. B. Woodward jewelry store
of Bismarck, departed Wednesday
night for the coast. After a hunting
trip. of several months in the noun
tains, MIR. Post will be employed in
San Francisco. MS:t>
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

Oysters at. 25cS pint or Soc quart at
Union Mercantile store, today only
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

DANCE AT PATTERsON'S HALL.
Don't forget the public dance Sat
urday night, the Goth, at Patterson's
hall. Everybody invited. O'Connor's
Orchestra.-AdV.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

The wholesale firm of Wagner &
Son company Of WahpetOn has been
incorporated and the name changed
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
City News

Judge N. G.. Young of Fargo is in
bismarck on official business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

MAGIC SOAP.
The Magic Washer White Soap for
Friday and Saturday only, Z bars for
25c at Yegen & Schneider's.-AGv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19
IL 1-2c VALUES

27-inch fine Batistcs and Or
candies. Light Grounds with
printed stripe figure and floral
designs. A very good value at
yard ................ IL 1-2c
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

ZEPHYR GINGHAM
32-inch fast color woven fine
quality Zephyr Ginghams,
guaranteed fast wash c%olors,
all shades, yard ........ 25c
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-04

unable forecast remarkable response our
expected crowds for the values were
the avalanche crowded every
handle the crowds tond
WE WERE FORCED TOTE
TOgOME Now with greatly reinforced sale staff we feel able
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

ference Of publishers not long :
which said that an inspiration from
The New York land show had sug-
geSted to item the needed publication
as a text book OF a Geography of
American N~RTlcui'hre minnesota
'e"dS our states n Il introduction OF
s''~'u''"'' 'r''"."H J." "'F P,'''
: "'",'' NnC,''i ''p"'." ''"N
~ NV INN "'''H """" 49,
'u' pr"l'' WHAT w. ''' ""' Nv" ""'"
''' "''"'
IN ehco"'"H'hS S'Sh Is see" w '"'
steady increase IN tnr SIZE ot 'n'
classes IN our AGRICULTURAL '"'icSeS'
f'a'h year 'h' scope OF 'h' "o'" i
hroadeh'u' so ina on pr""u'''"h "'A
an informed corps OF young men ana
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Whole World Looking Toward America
for Staples of Life, but Production
Falls Far Below Demand

or land of promise is in the South. and
especially in the great West. Colorado's
six million acres of Government land
may yet I've taken up under h home
st ad act. and twenty million acres
may he bought at SO an acre, and tie
agricultural programme is n combina-
ton of all lines of industry. having for
a basis, however, the dairy COW. to-
gcther with diversified took raising.
The agricultural development Of our
Western and Southern states Is the
main praCtica, means by which the
national cost of living may he reduced.
ard this will afford an outlet for m
employed in the East, whlle creating
an increased demand for Eastern
manufactures greater dcmand Tor
the New England clergyman and In
creased opportunities for the profess
sional men Of New York. The de-
vclopmcnt of the arid region Of the
West hv irrigation, the reclamation
IF tho swamps Of the South by drain
age means a demand upon New YORK
fer buttons. boots, brocades and hunt
irs. and the railroads running INTO
New York will derive increased
| revenues,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

largely a means to live stock produc-
ton.
Notwithstanding this fact II Is a lam
entahle commentary upon our prac-
teal sense as IN agricultural people
that asst year we were obliged to i'm
port thousands of tons OF dressed meat
from those countries which were able
to supply our deficiencies. We do not
wen grow our W sugar, but must
import thousands of tons. We import
over 500. 000. 900 worth Of sugar a year
which could be grown on less thai two
and a half million acres of American
soil. The United States thus find
that three-iifths Of It's total exports OF
wheat are required merely to pay its
sugar bills to foreign countries. Not
only is there a practical loss " the
use Of a tremendous acreage of valu-
able land in this Improbable exchange
but by this process we are shipping
out of the country a most essential Gle.
ment of the soil. At least 100, 600 tons
OF nitrogen annually. It would he n
helpful slogan for America II our poo.
pie in buying sugar would insist that
they only wanted sugar which Is made
In the L. s. A."
The Department IL Agriculture