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Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
nAlllea.n

Should we say allies with a stress
upon the first syllable or on the sec.
ond? OF course, the second Is IN either
case long, hut what about the stressf
To put II on the first syllable is to
make n OF the few good English
%spondees we have. On the other hand,
this manner of pro%nouncing will not
do for Wordsworth's greatest sonnet
Thou hast great allies" II Is to be
noted that the American custom Toes
not accord with Wordsworth.-Lon.
don Chronicle.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
Lonn Overdue.

Natives OF Italy must be very
prompt In keeping Engagements, espe.
cially invitations TO dine. It least.
we get that impression from an Itsl.
ian paper, which records the follow.
ing conversation between two fellow.
countrymen:
"Slgnor Shaifetl must be very
sick"
why do you think so?"
why, | invited him to supper to.
night at eight, and It Is already FIVE
minutes Of. and he hasn't come yeti"
Youths Companion.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
PRUNING elaekberrl.s

II IS best to prune ~blackberrles in
the fall Usually only Ave or six canes
from each root should be allowed TO
grow, .he others being pulled on.
while they are still small. When the
canes are 2h to 3 feet high the tips
should be cut or plnched back two or
three inches. This checks upward
growth and many laterals push out.
These laterals bear the fruit the fol.
lowing season.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
BAD
Caused by Coffee.

Il have been q coffee drinker, more
or less, ever since ! can remember, un.
I'll a few months ago | became more
and more nervous and irritable, and
finally could not sleep at night for |
was horribly disturbed by dreams OF
all sorts and a species of distressing
nightmare.
FINALLY, after hearing the expert.
ence OF numbers OF friends who had
quit coffee and were drinking Postum,
and learning Of the great benefits they
had derived, | concluded coffee must
be the cause OF my trouble, 30 | got
some Postum and had II made strictly
according to directions.
u was astonlshed at the favor and
taste. II entirely took the place Of
coffee, and to my very great satisfac.
ton, ] began to sleep peacefully and
sweetly. My erve improved, aud |
wish ! could wean every man., woman
and child from the unwholesome drug.
drink-coffee.
People do not really appreciate or
realize what a powerful drug It Is and
what terrible effect II has on the hu.
man system. II they did, hardly n
pound Of coffee would be sold. I would
never think OF going back to coffee
again. ! would almost as soon think
Of putting my hand In a fire after I
had once been burned. Yours for
health"
Postum comes IN two forms:
Regular Postum must be well
boiled. l5c and 25c packages.
Instant Postum--is a soluble pow.
der. A t%eaupoonhl dissolyes quickly
In a cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes a delicious beverage
Instantly. SOC and 50c tins.
The cost per cup of both kinds is
about the same.
There's q Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
Joys OF FishIna.

Bacon-l see natives OF the eastern
slopes OF the Andes, In Bolivia. scat.
ter the Juice OF n tree on streams to
render fish %insensible so they can be
caught by the hands.
Egbert-But II can't be much like
fishing unless a fellow has to wait the
grenter part Of the day for the fish
TO become insensible.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19

Turkeys enjoy a change of food and
often will not eat at all unless they get
II. They like cracked corn. but don't
lot them have It oftener than once a
day, rs a little too much will produce
bad results. Wheat bran is good, also
grass and garlic cut up In their food.
but sometimes they viii not cat Il
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19

Wash tender celery hearts and put
them into cold water to become crisp.
Mash fresh cream cheese, then add
chopped nuts aud chopped olives to
taste. stun the celery Just before
serving and serve with toasted crack,
ers.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
Cause Of Potato EaIlur.

Some of the things that cause the
failure OF potato hills are poor soil.
improper preparation, poor seed, lr.
regular planting, poor cultivation.
bugs, diseases ard poor weather. MANY
OF these conditions are controllable,
all Of them may be influenced by prom.
er methods of culture.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19

A good COW In the hands OF q o
dalryman Is a poorer proposition than
a poor COW In the hands OF a good
airyman.
Both are very poor combinations.
and a good dalryman will not keep a
poor ocw more than one season.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
cd use for cones oround.

Needles and pins will never rust n
kept in a cushion filled with coffee
grounds. Rinse the grounds In cold
water, spread ON a sheet OF paper to
dry thoroughly, and then stun the
cushion.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19

Cut into small pieces one pound OF
beef or mutton or q part Of both. Roll
II gently In two quarts OF water. Take
on the scum and when reduced to a
pint strain II and season with a little
salt, Give n t%eacupful at a time.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
More Comfortable sbo.s.

Paste n round piece OF black velvet
inside your low.cut shoes when they
begin TO stretch, and you will not be
bothered with them slipping up and
down.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
He Was Rioht.

Teacher lommy, how Is the earth
divided?
Tommy-Mostly by earthquakes.
ma'um.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
Lona Aao.

Barber-Ilalr dyed, sir?
Customer tbald headedl-Yes; II
died about ten years ago.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19

hoblnson-I hear you fell out with
the bank.
Jackson Yes; but | lost my bal
ance.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19

Mothers present TO father will be
something she can use--as usual.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19
Weeks Break Up a. Cold Tablets

A guaranteed remedy or Colds and
La Grippe. Price 25o OF your druggist.
It's good. Take nothing else Adv.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19

cause It's evaporation consumes heat
that the soil could otherwise retain;
(c) because its presence In the soil
prevents the entrance and downward
movement of rainfall. which in the
spring Is usually warmer than the
soil.
4. II crowds out The oxygen from
between the soil grains, thus hinder.
Ing the necessary decomposition OF or.
ganic matter In the soil.
.. II prevents all crop growth where
II stands on the soil to a sufficient
depth. Where Il stagnates only a few
inches from the surface of the soil, II
prevents healthy root development be.
low that depth. The shallow root sys.
tenn thus developed limits the depth
from which the plant may get water,
and with II plant food material.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-02-19

on an so-Aere Field Three Systems Of
Tile Drainage Were Necessary. This
Shows the Advantage With Which
Two N~eighbors Can Cooperate In
Putting In a Line Of Tile. An OBJ.
staele So Trivial as a Line Fence
Should Not BE Permitted to Prevent
Economical Drainage. The Owner
Of This Land Says That Tile Pays
for Itself Every Year and That $500
Expended on Tile Has Raised the
Value Of the 90 Acres $1,000.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1915-07-03

Ten Cents a Pound for Your Cotton
IN TRADE
For Cosen Muskogee Property Improved or Vacant near
O. & G. X. X. Shops. Now building, close to lines.
Cotton Full Payment Lots 50x132 IL Fee,
Call write Room IL Twne Building
2O9 IL South Second Street Musk0gce, Okla.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
On the Spur
of the Moment
BY ROY K. MODLTON

We All Know I'm.
IT'S common fate
To be surrounded
BY folks who state:
THE man was drownded."
Detroit Free Press.
And then they come
From near and far
To add another:
It's "burgular."
-Painesville Telegraph-Republica
And there are those
(No power can still 'em)
Who thus dispose
OF the world, "fil-um."
Geneva Free Press shines.
The names of ginks
Would fill a volume
Who always call
A column "colume."
Shame on You.
OF course everything has gone
crooked,
AS crooked as things can well go.
OF course deepest gloom is your por-
ton,
AND storm clouds are gathering low.
You're filled with deep. dark disap-
pointments,
In all of the world there's no
friend;
our IrOuDleS Will surely o eTWAeItIl
you,
They never will come to an end.
Your grocery bill is a corker;
Your note is past due at the bank;
They're going to foreclose on the
homestead
Unless you put up with yank;
Your automobile has grown balky.
The kitchen roofs sprung a great
leak,
And there are nine thousand moro
troubles
Of which you would just love to
speak.
When things seem as bad as they
can be,
Just lay all your cares on the shelf
There are some folks worse off than
you are;
You should be ashamed of your
self.
Charlie Leedy Tells This One.
The Agent: I am selling a remark
able combination kitchen utensil.
Housewife: What is it for?
.'See this little blade2"
Yes"
That's a can opener"
Indeed
And this hook is an appliance for
lifting pans from the fire.
Whats this?'
That's a tack puller"
but suppose I want the girl to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
NEW HIGH RECORDS.

Figures made public by the bureau
of foreign and domestic commerce
reveal new high records in American
| export trade and export balance. Sep
temper, 1915. exports totaled $297,-
766,750 and exceeded by $79, 526,749
the total for Septem Der, 1913, and by
! $141,714, AIT that for September, 1914.
September imports this year aggre-
gated $151, 422,S31, being less by S19,-
! 662,012 than those of September, 1913,
and more by 11,712,22O than those of
| September last year.
! Nine months exports this year total
ed $2,529,575, 095, compared with ST.
467, 4O1,9S9 last year and S1,733, 422,-
15S two years ago. Imports for the
nine months period of 1915 were
valued at s1,302, 2S1.591, against ST.
40, 071,S74 last year and $1,327, 1885,
OIL two years ago.
The September export balance was
$146, 343,91 being nine times as much
as the export balance of SIG, 341,722 in
September, 1914, and only SAL, 693,371
short of the export balance for the en-
tire fiscal year 1910. The nine months
ending with September last show an
export balance of s1,227.293,5O4 an
increase of s1,17O, 100000 over that
for the corresponding period of 1914
and ss21,256,417 over that of 1913.
Duty-free imports comprised 71.6
per cent of the total imports for Sep
temper, 1915, and 81 per cent of those
of September, 1914. Their increased
percentage this year reflects the
marked growth in imports of factory
materials, mostly on the free list.
Gold imports during September to-
tailed $42,042,64s exceeding by $40,-
COS. 65S the months exports of gold,
which were $2,OS3.s90. In the nine
months ending with September gold
imports aggregated $685., ,213 and
gold exports $12.sSe.6so. making the
net inward gold movement $252,934.-
533, compared with a net outward
movement of $117,714.832 in a like
period of 1914 and a net outward gold
of $27,s7e.671 in a like
period of 1918.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
MANY PLEAD GUILTY
Shawnee County Courts Have Busy
Day With Criminal Cases.


A dark cloudy hoodoo hung over
Shawnee county courts for defend
ants in the various criminal cases that
came up for trial this morning. Two
defendants in liquor cases entered
pleas of guilty, two charged with
stealing rides on a Rock Island freight
train pleaded guilty and Alvin Dudley,
charged with stealing a horse belong
ing to c. L. Reed, a farmer living 8
miles southwest of Topeka, waived
preliminary in the court of Topeka
and was bound over to the district
court. E1
Winnie Manson and Fannie Brown
the two defendants in liquor cases,
pleaded guilty before Judge Whitcomb
in the second division of the district
court on one nuisance count each.
Other counts against them were dis
missed. ss.s. ~. -.s.s .zs.-
Arthur Walker and Leonard Robert
son, two young men, 'fessed up that
they were in a Rock Island box car
and that they had no particular excuse
for their offense. They were given
fifteen days in the county Jail by Judge
Fisher.
Alvin Dudley who told Hugh Lari-
mer, under sheriff, that his hatred for
Reed and Indian herbs which he had
eaten, were responsible for his appro-
Reeds horse, waived pre1im-
mary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
WILL TAKE IT over
Railroads Promise Action in
Viaduct Squabble.
Investigate and Report Nov.
49," Today's Decision.

AS the result of a conference con-
corning the East Sixth street viaduct,
neld today, engineers representing
Santa Fe, the Missouri Pacific and the
Topeka Street Railway company, will
investigate and report" at another
meeting to be held November IS
So far as the railway companies are
concerned they are just getting to the
starting point in the matter of a new
v1aduct, and the fact that a careful
examination of the old structure is to
be made, causes some -misgivings as
to whether as much progress has been
made as city officials have been hop
ing.
1t raises a question as to whether
a new viaduct is to be built or wheth-
er the old one is to be patched over
I'VE have made this much progress,
however" said w. G. Tandy, city
commissioner of streets, after the con-
ference today. I'VE have got the
railroad officials to agree to take
over the viaduct and maintain it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
CARRANzA IS HAILED
Austria Hungary First European Ma
ton to Recognize Chief.

Torreon, Mex. Oct. 26.-Austria-
Hungary was the first European ma
ton to recognize the government of
this recognition was received today in
n message from the Austrian charge
d. affaires in Mexico City. The
phraseology Of the note, it was said
at the foreign office, was similar to
that sent from Washington.
Carranza continued his conferences
today with his military leaders and
others, arranging details of the gov
eminent in this part of the country
He moved his office from the hotel
back to his private car, but probably
will remain here for another two or
three days. ~ ,----ft75ET 81
Plans for the military campaign are
being carried out both to the north and
to the west, General Murguria having
left today with a considerable force
for the state of Durango, which is now
almost entirely under control of the
government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
HE KEPT HIS FILES
Cheyenne County Treasurer just
Keeps His Records.

Away out in Cheyenne county,
there is a row between the new coun-
ty treasurer and the retiring official.
The outgoing treasurer retained the
office files as his personal property
and now the new treasurer has ap-
pealed to the attorney generals office
for advice and ALPHABETICALLY help.
In letter to the attorney general
today, the new Cheyenne county treas
urer says that he can not transact the
business of his office since his prede-
cessor has taken most of the files
These files, the letter says, are being
used in an abstract and real estate
office and in the opinion of the Off
cial are the property of the county.
che letter also states that the county
attorney has declined to act. So the
state department. in Topeka was urged
to take a hand in the matter.
The case will be taken up with the
Cheyenne county attorney
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
He Tells How He Saved Self
From Being Fired.
Morgan Used as ssDOOr Matt
Sustained Accused Official.

New York, Oct. 26.-Evidence pre-
sented by the government TODAY at the
trial of the eleven New York, New
Haven and Hartford railway directors
to prove the steps alleged to have
been taken by the New Haven to pre-
vent New England traffic from pass
ing over any route other than the New
Haven, furnished Charles S. Mellen an
opportunity to tell the jury how he
saved himself from being ousted as
second vice-president of the read by
the late J. P. Morgan.
Trouble had arisen between the
New York Central ard the New Haven
over traffic, and C. P. Clark. then
Mellen that Mr.. Morgan, who was a
director of both roads, thought he
had fomented it and should be re-
tired.
GAS I always did," said the witness,
'I marched down to Mr.. Morgan's Of
said, and he said:
That is correct
Il said I knew he was the kind of
man that would hear both sides, and
he said:
Certainly, certainly
Then 1 explained the situation to
him, and Mr.. Morgan said: ..ss
Il never understood it before, Mr..
Mellen. 1 have been misinformed I
have been used as a doormat. Good
day."
The recital of this interview was
precipitated by the introduction of a
circular letter sent by Mr.. Mellen in
the early nineties to the New Haven
directors, proposing a readjustment of
rates under which through traffic,
which had formerly gone from central
New England by way of Boston and
Albany, was diverted to the New
Ravens short line to New York This
action was taken by the New Haven,
the government contends, in reprisal
for the alleged failure of the New
York Central to live up to an agree
ment designed to prevent the New
York and New England road, the New
Ravens chief competitor, from getting
into New York over the line controlled
by the Central
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
THREE MExlCANS HELD
Authorities Think They Have Would
Be AssaSsins of Monies.

Just because the skull of Margarito
Monies, Mexican, VINO was picked
up for a dead man at Second and
Jefferson street last Sunday night,
was harder than thought to be by
would-be assassins, three Mexicans
are in the city Jail facing a charge of
assault and robbery.
Another Mexican said to be connect
ed with the affair, is being sought by
Augustin Alba, plain clothes man. Luz
ciano Perez, Ernidio Rico and Jose
Jare1o are the men under st and
Juan Juarez is the man wanted.
According to the story told by
Monies, the four men knocked him
down and robbed him Of $55. Monday
evening Alba arrested Rico in a corn
field where he was hiding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26

Jimmy South-Breeze slipped around
the corner of the house and blew over
to the apple tree to tell Billy Robin
goodbye. IT'S a fine summer we
have had in this garden" he said half
sadly. But now it's over and must
go SOUTH"
And I too replied Billy. II
should have gone before this, but the
sunshine has tempted me to stay from
day to day. OF course I shall have a
fine time this winter, but I am sure
nothing could be more fun than this
gardenl''
won't you, Bflly?'' asked Jimmy
South-breeze hopefully. 'Tt wouldn't
seem like a real garden if you were
not herei''
land so must you. But 1 say, Jimmy,
won't sec you in the south?"
Likely as not" said Jimmy. But I
never know exactly where 1 will go,
you know
your fun is all over for this year,
Not Bit" cried Jimmy. Don't
you believe any such thing as that
Come along with me as I go through
the city and I'll show you what fun /
will havei You know don't travel as
swiftly as you do and have lot of
fun on the way
Fun on the way?" asked Billy.
You fly along behind me and I'll
show you" said Jimmy. So Billy ODE
dierit.y followed the trail of the warm
little South-breeze.
Away from the garden they went
across roofs and backwards and streets
till they came to the big downtown
of the nearby city.
Now" said Jimmy (and how his
eyes did sparkle) you just perch
here on the tip of this roof. Peep into
that big office room there and watch
my funi''
Billy did as he was told and what do
you suppose he saw? ss
He saw Jimmy South-breeze blow
himself straight through the open
window of that big officei He saw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
ARTIST TAKES STAND
Mrs. ITuntley Wants Pay for Picture
of Governor HadIey.

Chicago, Oct. 26.-Mrs. Samantha
L. Huntley, who painted a portrait of
former Governor Herbert S. Hadley Oc
Missouri, and who is now suing the
committee which ordered the portrait
for payment of $1,000, testified in her
own defense today.
She said that Mr.. Hadley wanted
his lower lip made slightly shorter in
the painting than it really was. but
that she met his wishes only after the
committee had consented. Later the
committee rejected the work. Friends
of Mr.. Hadley ordered the portrait
several years ago when there was talk
in some quarters of nominating him
fer the presidency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
MAY GET SIX MONTHS
George Thompson, Model Prisoner.
Pleads Guilty TO Breaking Jail.

A plea of guilty to a charge OF
breaking Jail was entered in the sec
ond division of the district court this
afternoon by George Thompson.
Thompson was arrested last sum
mer on a liquor charge and lodged IN
the county Jail. In the due course
of time, he was accorded the privileges
of q. trusty. To all appearances he
was model prisoner and some time
after his arrest, he was paroled.
After his parole, the county officers
learned that while Thompson was en-
joying the privileges of a trusty he
Smuggled forbidden beverages to the
other prisoners in the jail. The Of
ficers Immediately brought Thompson
back to the prison. While officers
were holding a conference, Thompson
who was left in the office of the coun-
ty Jail walked out and disappeared
He was later rearrested and it was to
this charge that he pleaded in the
district court today.
Conviction may bring with it min
inum sentence of six months in the
county Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
DIDN'T HAVE LICENSE
Topeka Employment Bureau Opera
tors VIII Be Prosecuted by State.

Warrants charging the defendants
with running an employment bureau
without a state license, were served
upon J. L. Slowson and OrVal Brown
ell. 533 Kansas avenue, Monday even
ing by George Frost. marshal of the
court of Topeka.
G. H. Danner, of the state employ
ment bureau, is the complaining wit
ness. Banner says he notified the
two young men a week before he is
sued the complaint last Friday, that
they must have a license. After the
complaint was issued Friday, the two
appeared at the state office Saturday
and took out license. This, how
ever, has not stopped the prosecution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26
MELLEN KEPT JOBITO BUY OFF VILLA
Carranza to Offer Foe Hall
Million Dollars.
Report Says CarOthers Is TAX
ing Bid to General

Ell Paso, Tex, Oct. 26--Carranza
will try to buy off Villa and his revo-
luton, it was learned today from per-
sons in the chief executives conf
dence.
Recognized by the great powers,
Carranza was said to feel that the end
was worthy of any means to restore
complete peace in Mexico.
A quarter of million dollars Will be
offered to Villa to leave Mexico inn
mediately. Special State Department.
Agent George c. Carothers, was un-
derstood to be taking the offer to
Villa. In addition, Carranza will as
sure Villa of complete amnesty and
permit him later to return to Mexico
with every guarantee of safety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-26

October is a famous fighting month
in history. Hastings, Camperdown
Jena, Trafalgar, Leipzig, Sebastopol.
Balaklava were all fought in this
month, and they are but a few of the
many. On October Z, 1871. the italian
fleet destroyed the Turkish fleet at
Lepanto; on October 10, 1906, France
defeated Prussia at Saalfield; on Octo-
Der IL, 1860, the Anglo-French troops
captured Picking; on october IA, 1906,
Napoleon defeated the Prussians and
later entered Berlin; on October Is,
1877, the Turks were vanquished by
the Russians at Aladja Daga, and on
October 20, 1905, the Austrian army
surrendered to Ney.