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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
MAKING MOST OF THE IRIS
BY L. M. BENNINGTON.

Iris of all plants is most Indifferent
to it's surroundings, soil and environ
ment. With satisfactory attention it
gives wonderful results.
For German Iris, plant the roots
deeply; but the bulb should be COW
cred very lightly unless planting late
in the fall or very early in the spring,
when they should be planted about two
inches below the soil level. At other
times just barely cover them.
When hoeing in the summer it is
we'll not to draw much soil to them, as
it is liable to rot them at certain times
when they are more subject to this
decay than others, when covered deep
ly with SOIL and doubly SO after they
become larger
All the culture they need is to have
the soil kept free of weeds and hoed
very lightly or raked just so the crust
is broken or kept loose.
About November /, before freezing
begins give them good hoeing and a
light dressing of manure after the hoe
ing. Plant or divide at any time.
A few very good sorts are foren-
tina. early white; innocenza, late
white; celeste, rich sky blue; pallida
delmatica. rich lavender; fairy, pearly
white; favescens, rich canary; hon
orabilis rich falls, yellow chocolate
brown; gypsy queen, smoky bronze,
falls deep chocolate; sappho, deep veil
vety purple; all very free.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
SOME TIMELY HINTS

Take down the curtains and roll up
the shades. Give the plants all the
light possible and plenty of fresh air.
Ferns should have a soil of pure
leaf-mold with little sand added,
abundance of light and air, but no
sunshine. Keep moist in cool room
away from dust and furnace heat.
All roses that can be transplanted
with safety in the fall should be at
tended to. A rose SO planted gets
all the good of the early spring wealth
er and is better prepared to wit
stand the heat and dryness of sum-
mer.
Shelter the house plants on the
veranda week or SO before bringing
inside, to accustom them to the change
by degrees. taking them in on cool
nights, and setting them out during
the day.
The potted bulb should be frequent
ly turned, that all sides may be ex.
posed to the sun. If this is not done,
the spike may develop on one slHas
only the other side not opening rs
flowers.
The SCOT recommended as a fertili-
ger for garden plants is that from
wood ashes. Coal ashes have no value.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
GIVEN IMPORTANT POST

When Secretary of State Lansing
selected Frank Lyon Polk for the
highly important position of counselor
of the state department, he picked an
accomplished lawyer and a man of
wide experience.
Mr. Polk is the son of Dr. Williara
Mecklenburg Polk, dean of the Cor
nell Medical school, the grandson of
the Confederate bishop-general, Leoni-
das Polk, and the granddaughter of
President James X. Polk. He was
born in 1871 and was graduated from
Yale in 1884. He studied law at Co
lumbia Law school and was graduated
from there in 1897. IN 1898 he went to
the Spanish war with Troop A and
became assistant quartermaster under
General Ernst with the rank of cap
tain. In 1908 he married Miss Eliza
beth Potter, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
James Potter OF Philadelphia. They
have three children.
Mr.. Polk was treasurer OF the bu-
reau of municipal research during
Mavnr Mrf3p{fsn'e administrative, an
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
THE SPHINX OF ITALY

Signor Sidney Sonnino, Italys
minister for foreign affairs, is known
in the Italian press as the Sphinx
He has twice been premier and has
three times declined the honor, he has
been minister of finance, has served
in the diplomatic corps at Paris, Wen
ma, Madrid, and has sat in parliament
"a years.
With this varied experience in
governmental affairs, he was sought
by the king to guide the cabinet in the
crisis brought about by the outbreak
of war. Sonnino declined, fearing, it
is said, that he would not be able to
command the necessary support in
parliament. He has always declared
he belonged neither to the right, nor
to the left meaning that he adopted
no policy of open support or opposi-
tion to the government. He is lib
eral
He is an exceedingly cultured
man, good classical scholar and a
distinguished commentator of Dante.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
INVENTOR OF SUBMARINE

If the war continues for two years
England will have to use cargo-car-
rying submarines to import food from
the United States, in the opinion of
Simon Lake, submarine inventor and
president of the Lake Torpedo com.
pany, Bridgeport, Conn.
Captain Lake, whose company is
constructing undersea boats for our
navy, is encouraged in this belief by
the 5,500-mile trip, on an initial supply
of fuel made by the G-3 of the United
States navy.
"The CD made that trip at sped
of II knots an hour he said. AT
reduced speed she can cover greater
distance.
Between IS and "a months from
now, should the war run that long, the
ships of the Teutonic allies will close
the seas to surface shipments of food
ammunition and other supplies from
this country to England. You can
readily see that some other method of
shipment will have TO be adOpted
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07

The Japan Iris requires much differ
ent treatment, while very easily han.
died when their requirements are I'M
derstood, yet they are somewhat tickle.
The best results are obtained when
the soil is very rich, well watered
and kept hoed at all times.
Never allow weeds to attain any
start in their beds as they cannot re-
sist the encroachments of rapid,
strong-growing weeds.
Plant them deeply so that the
crowns are fully three inches below
the soil level. Plant late in October,
or very early in the spring.
Water we'll after doing it. They
may be planted at almost any time
if the soil is allowed to adhere to the
roots and kept well watered for at
least two weeks. In fact they should
never be allowed to become dry.
Give them deep hoeing and good
mulching of manure during August or
September, and hoe it into the soil
thoroughly.
Iris Tectorum, Sibirica and similar
types require much the same attention.
and treatment as Japan Iris, but they
will stand any amount of dryness.
Iris Germanica, Susiana, Pumila and
similar types require the same treat
ment.
A good list of Iris Japan is blue jay,
deep purple blue; Mt. Blanc, fine
white; Pyramid, deep blue, golden
base; Elizabeth, fine white; Oshokun-
the deepest purple-blue; w. T. Butter
field, entire white edged with magenta
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
Some Men Attempt
to Appear Wise
BY D. K. HIRcHBERc. Detroit, Mich.

gned with she'll Doctors and specialists have
mendd hem occurred psychologists recently seek expa
nation of their popularity and the research proved that the tortoise
trimmed spectacles and eyeglasses are harmful.
After examination by the psyhoanayc methods of Professor
Freud of BudPesth the psychologists have discovered the
fact that the shed and trimmed circular glasses
imitation Of the eyes of owls In fine by Freudan analysis it
has been found that there suppressed wish to oo wise and
owk When of this they will deny it. Nevertheless
proved absolutely beyond doubt each and individual tested
omecbeau aid to the
vision in oose-rimmed specaes contrary brought
that the thick edges distract the from its central focus and keep
wandering the dark made tortoise she'll
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
HIGHLY HONORED WOMAN

For the first time in it's history
Columbia university conferred the hon
orary degree of LII. D. on a woman
recently. She is Miss Louisa Lee
Schuyler and she was born in New
York in 1887. Miss Schuyler was prom.
inent in the work of the sanitary COM
mission in the Civil war. Since that
time she has been prominent in hos
pital and poorhouse work and she
founded the State Charities Aid asso
citation in 1872. She established the
Bellevue Hospital Training school for
nurses and she has done much other
notable philanthropic work. Miss
Schuyler is a great granddaughter OF
Alexander Hamilton and of Gen. Philip
Schuyler of the American revolution.
Although Miss Schuyler is no
longer young, her days of activity are
by no means over. 1t was only nine
years ago that she organized the first
committee in the United States for
aftercare of the insane, and year
later she was appointed one of the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
Parents arelessin I eaching
and Training
By George S. Palmer. San Francisco

young children these chill
surprising The parents family feel
proud of their offspring for they taught all times to have respect
other peoples property
absolutely The other family includes about the
could find They
body who contact with them They take delight
destroying other peoples property and for respecting old
woman, fear they do respect their
that every young lads being
arrested and jail? If boys learn nothing home but
and unkndnes when they growing up what else expected
that they will spend their early manhood in houses of correcton
Home training speaks louder than words.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07

Recently, not with mush-
roomlike growth, but grad
ually, there has crept upon
the faces of many men
never upon women-a cir
cular lens spectacle and eye
glass bounded and mar
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
Capacity for Taking
Infinite Pains
By Dr.. T. N. Carver. Washington. D. c.

forty worth the trouble Much the
civilization S summed up that remark
Civilization consists largely taking trouble Genius the ind-
ydua has said the capacity taking pains
in ones work
1t this capacity which marks the superior well
individual They who find the taking
be borne viii naturally decide civilization
They who do find very buensome take pains will naturally
decide that civilization
civilized
This principle applies every stage civilization progress
pains
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07
II Victory Of Faith Is
Sure Of Its Reward
By Rev. Wilson E. Donaldson, Chicago

amount Of inherited secondhand faith place conf
denc God fought his wav through the
dark
There easy such faith Faith easily easily
overwhelmed stand the faith grounded on deep and
real experience facing the grim facts graphing with
realities Ie that oyercomeho Of the fountain Of faith
He has that which shall not be taken from him. cannot
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07

There is a story of an
aged savage who, after hav-
ing lived in civilized com
munities most of his life,
returned in his old age to
his native tribe, saying he
had tried civilization for
Much of the philosophy of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07

There is no personal faith
like that a man has won by
fight and struggle with
doubt and fear. Here, as
elsewhere, the law holds
that we pay the price for
what is truly excellent. No
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07

1t seems strange that the
parents of today are so very
careless in the teaching and
training of their young boys
and girls.
In the neighborhood where
I live are two families.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07

original of the Russell Sage foundation In 1908 she
composed both
addition Miss
a leading auth ority.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07


parallel
unable
surface"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07

AS the little children
grow up their desires for
recreation and play broaden
The boys want to go fishing
and hunting and swimming.
The country always holds
some new phase of life or
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07

Mayor eCeans administration and member of the Thomas Mott Os
Democratic the Dix
1914 Mayor Mitchell,
bullet missed
Mr. Polk
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-10-07


cold uninspiring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Financial Situation

Berlin, August 1-(Via London).-Dr. Karl Helfferich, secretary of the i'm perial treasury, has prepared for the Associated Press a signed statement of German economic and financial affairs as he views them at the end of the first year of war. The statement reads
 '"The economic and financial features of the first year of the war, are in my opin- ion, the following
 '1. The British starvation war has failed. Once and for all it has been proven that our domestic production of foodstuffs, bread card system and maximum prices assure even to the poorest the necessary supply of food, and that at prices lower than prevailing in Great Britain
 '2. Nor can be we starved out in raw materials. The difficulties cast in the way of the importation of raw materials, in violation of international law, are un- pleasant for us. but are not fatal. We have in our country an ample supply of the most important raw materials-coal and iron-and of others We have on hand, unmanufactured and manufactured, great supplies, which, with the economical en- ployment thereof insured by our methods of organization. are virtually inexhausti- ble.
 ''3. The spectre of unemployment has 8 greater employer of labor than our ex- workers. The war has proved itself to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
PYTHIAN OUTING ON
 WARRIOR THURSDAY

Everything is in readiness for the big steamboat excursion on the Warrior river to be given next Thursday under the auspices of Enoch lodge No. 49, Knights of Pythias. The trip on the river will
 include visit to Lock F and with the return will cover a distance of over 100 miles.
 A special train will leave Ensley Thurs day morning at 2 a. m; Pratt City at Third street at 7:15, the Terminal station, Birmingham, at 7:30, and North Birming- ham at 7:35. Those at other stations west who desire the train to stop for them can have stops arranged by taking the matter up with their respective agents. The special train will arrive at Barney on the Warrior river where the party will embark on the steamer Martha Hennen'' and the trip to the locks commenced. Ample provisions have been made to provide the excursionists with refresh ments while on the steamer and every thing tending to their comfort has been attended to. The steamer will arrive at Barney on the return trip at o'clock. and the special trains will be in waiting to bring the party home. The scenery along the river this trip is sngularly beautiful and as a portion of the return trip will be made in the dusk the power full searchlights of the steamer will play on the banks of the river affording a wonderfully attractive sight.
 A fine orchestra has been provided for those who desire to dance and selections by a brass band of 9 pieces will be rem dered during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
FIRST SITTING OF RUSSIAN DUMA IS
 VERY HARMONIOUS
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feelings reyolted against such horrible occurrences as the sinking of the Lusi- tania, which cost so many American lives. This attack, which has no paralell for cruelty or absurdity, is an ineffaceable blot on the name of Germany. Tt is difficult to say whether more
 energetic measures will follow President Wilson's note to Germany, but 1t Is all ready evident that American public opn- iCn is disgusted at Germany's action, in spite of efforts Germany is making to
 gain American sympathy
 Speaking of the situation on the Gal lipoh peninsula. M. Sazonoff said:
 "The allies. with unshakable tenacity,
 see the approach of the longed-for mo-
 ment when close and direct bond will
 be established between us The Turks,
 scenting the approaching storm, have
 overwhelmed the Christian peoples still
 in their power with exceptional cruelty.
 The Armenians are suffering unheard of
 prosecutions. which, however, have not
 broken their spirit, for the Armenian vol
 unteers are fighting with us. ,"Persecutions no less terrible suffered by the local Greek population cannot but excite the indignation of the Hellenic peo-
 pie and government The latter will have to solve the question whether 1t Is capable of coming to the assistance of its CO., religionists in Asia Minor without Joining
 the powers fighting for right and justice do not doubt that in other countries stll neutral the governments will be found fully in accord with their aspira- tions, their vital interests and their past T must refer particularly to the pres- sure Roumania has undergone at the hands of Austro-German agents. Despite their efforts the Roumanian government is resisting temptation, and we continue with that country relations of friendship the strengthening and development of which are objects of our reciprocal care" M. Sazonoff concluded with reference
 "to the miracles of bravery and devotion"
 of which Servia had given proof. The war minister, M. Polivanoff, said At this moment the enemy Is concen- trating enormous forces against Russia
 and is successvely enveloping the ter rtory and military districts of Warsaw.
 the strategic contour of which always
 has been the weak point of our western frontier.
 Under the circumstances we perhaps shall yield to the enemy a portion of this
 region, falling back on positions where
 our army will prepare for a resumption of the offensive.
 "All's well that ends well; 1872 was
 proof of that. We shall today perhaps give up Warsaw, as then we gave up
 Moscow in order to insure a final vic- tory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
NATIONAL DEFENSE BY THE GOVERNORS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May Cooperate With National Gov ernment in Providing Adequate Programme for National
 nAfa-z1
Defense

Madison, Wis, August 1-Governors of the various states will discuss national defense at their annual conference in Boston August "A to 26, according to a. programme announced today by M c. Riley, secretary of the governors confer- ence Several adjutant generals will par ticipate in discussion of plans for increas- ing the size and efficiency of the National Guard.
 The Mexican situation and the Duro- pear war doubtless have caused many of the governors to ponder their own and their states responsibilities in relation to military preparedness, said Secretary Riley today. Each of the AS governors was consulted in the preparation of the pro- gramme. Virtually all asked that some phase of the efficiency of our citizen sol- diery be discussed.
 Many of the governors felt the time was ripe for uniformity of action in CO., operation with the national government for providing an adeqequate programme for improving the national defense. A number of the governors thought that if every man is subject under the law to be called on for military duty it is impor- tant that such training should be pro- vided as will fit them to perform that service well''
 Other subjects to be discussed at the conference are: "The Executive Budget, Economy and Efficiency in the State, Taxation, Conservation, Uniformity in the Fundamentals of Workmens Compensa- tion Acts of the Different States and Duties and Responsibilities Of Governors in Dealing with Prisoners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
FRANCE AND BRITAIN PLACE CONTRACTS

New York, August 1.-France and Great Britain last week placed several big contracts for shells calling for ap- proximately 100000 steel rounds. In ad- dition France closed for 220,0OO tons round bars that will be manufactured into war munitions in Europe. The General Electric company bought 14- 900 steel rounds at Pittsburg and will buy 16,000 tons more.
 Negotiations continue on an aggre- gate of 6,O00,0o0 shells and for 200, 900 tens round steel bars. Several manu- lecturers contracted for lots of from 1000 to 2000 steel rounds, paying from 290 to cents a pound and one lot sold as high as S.65 cents for this years delivery, but large tonnages for long time shipment sold at 2h cents a pound and slightly less at Pittsburg.
 Railroad equipment buying was not important. although additional orders made the total July steel requirements about 100000 tons.
 The United States Steel corporation reduced steel ingots at the rate of 94 per cent of total capacity and quietly bought more steel in the open market. Some of the largest independent com panies are running full.
 Fabricating shops booked orders for 45,000 tons steel shapes July struc- tural orders were the heaviest for a single month this year The Culver FL evated line contract, requiring 35,000 tons steel was awarded and bids were taken on three other sections of the New York subway system. calling for 2b,000 tons steel beams and riveted work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Nation Has Proven Out In Crucible of Fire,
 Says Premier
GERMAN VIEWS ARE
 GIVEN BY WIRELESS
Conquered Territory Twice That of Kingdom of Bavaria, Says Over seas News Agency Review.
 Economic Situation

Paris, August 1.-Morning papers here generally print reviews of the first year of the war, with statements from prominent men, The Petit Paris fen quotes Rene viviani, the French premier:
 One year has rolled away since the day when, on a nation devoted to peace, which with the allies has made every effort to maintain peace, Germany and Austria loosed war Never have the virtues of our race appeared nobler and more solid. Still other virtues, which previously had not been accord ed us, have given us the admiration of the world. By these virtues-enthu- siasm, endurance, patience and spirit victory of a right is assured our heroic army and its chiefs
 This confident, laborious people is continuing It's labors while it's sons rush Into furious conflict In a word all France Is united and resolved Is exalted to heights yet unattained in history. Though the test be prolonged, cur soul remains unshaken."
 The Petit Parisien quotes Alexandro Ribot minister of finance:
 After a year of war, when the sol diers of the whole population of France have given proofs of the same heroic courage, some facing death and others bearing griefs with admirable abnega- ton and simplicity, the country more than ever has faith in victory and is resolved to do it's full duty. to accept every suffering and every sacrifice to defend its existence and assure the tri- umph of liberty"
 From Theophile Delcasse, minister of foreign affairs the paper received this statement:
 For the allies to will Is to do They will"