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The Washington times., 1915-12-25
Was 125 Feet Long.

Yesterdays incoming mail when
spread out on the tables for distribu-
ton. was LIS feet long. 30 feet wide. and
u feet high. but the herculean task of
asserting these tons of letters and pack
aRes was tackled with vim and cheer
fulness by the postofnee ioTce ana COM
Postoffice receipts by the sale of
stamps from December 1 to Thursday
night aggregated s177.323.bs. as com =
The Washington times., 1915-12-25
TIDE TABLE

1lJJf IA DIE.
High tide. .lOda a, m. ana 1880 .. m.
Low tide. 4:5S a m. and 1903 p. m
SUN TABLE.
Sun rose. ...,.. TIA Sun Bets.....,. 4 Is
Light automobile lamps at 5:2l p. m.
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URGES j. s. CONTROL
OF RADIO STATIONS

Government control ana operation or
all coastal radio stations within the
Jurisdiction OF the United States and =
practical monopoly OF transmission OF
all Government business are recommen-
dationa In the annual report Of Capt
w. II. g. BullaFd, superintendent OF
naval radio service.
The report says the board Of radio or
gani8ation IL preparing amendments 70
existing laws 70 work out this plan
which will be submitted to the SecTe-
tary OF the Navy in a special communi-
cation.
A definite plan has been worked out
for maintenance of radio communi-
cation between the department, tile
commanders OF the fleets and the diff
ferent detachments.
lnveetiEations have been made in
many cases into alleged Illicit radio
plants said to he violating neutrality
laws. but no such violations woRN
disclosed. But IL II not Intended "a
intimate that possible illegal stations
have not existed.
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HOTEL KEEPERS SEE
REVENUE N BATTLES
German BOnitaCes Want Fields
Of vosgss Fights Preserved
for Tourists to See.

LONDON. Dec. 25.--Two suggestions
one from . French. the other from .
German soJrce-have recently been
made regarding the COMMUNICATION OF
the battles IN the vosges. That Of the
French Il thus recorded IN the National
Zeitung OF Basle:
I'm the communal eouncil Of Belfort.
Councillor Joanneret made the recon-
mendation that Golden Book be pre-
pared. IN which should be inscribed the
names Of all citizens who had been
killed or wounded on the held Of honor.
together with the distinctions and deco
rations which they had received. The
recommendation was adopted. and a
COMMITTEES was appointed 60 collect the
necessary funds by means Of public
The German plan Of eommemoration
IL thus outlined In the NachTichten. also
published IN Basic:
''The Society OF Hotel and Inn Keep
ers OF the Haut4s Vosees last week held
4 verv interesting meeting at Colmar.
Il was decided to address to the gov
eminent a petition agidn9 for the pro-
lection and upkeep. after the war. OF
the various fertilization works. such as
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AGstria'S Reply to u. S.
Note to Be Forwarded
Early in Week of Jan. 2

AMSTERDAM. Dec. &.-The Austrian
reply to Americas latest note will be
forwarded to Washington early In the
week of January 2. according to Vienna
advices today.
II dispatches from the Austrian capi-
tai report the government regards the
American communication faVorably and
probably will make important conces-
sions in the reply. 1t is recalled, how
ever, that similar reports came from
Berlin, apparently at the inspiration OF
of what proved TO be most unsa tisfac-
tory notes from the American point OF
view.
The Washington times., 1915-12-25
Unidentified Man Found
Seriously Ill From Gas

Suffering from the effects of illumin-
ating gas, an unidentified man was re-
moved to the Emergency Hospital this
morning from 800 Sixth street northwest.
In his pockets were a postal card and
two bank books with the name, Earl Il.
Montgomery. He called at the lodging
house early in the evening and engaged
a room, paying for it for week in
advance.
morning a lodger noticed the odor OF
gas and entering the room, found the
gas Jet turned on. The window was
ouen, which led the police to believe the
man had been overcome accidentally.
Physicians at the Emergency Hospital
said the mans condition is serious. He
is about TWENTY-FIVE years old.
The Washington times., 1915-12-25
Only One Delivery of
Mail Will Be Made by
Carriers on New Year

Only one delivery of mail will be made
by carriers on New Year Day, according
to a announcement by Postmaster Chance
today. That viii be at 7:SO a. M, the
same a. today.
doWs will be open throuRhoiit the doy.
money order divisions will be closed.
Following IL the collection schedule
for the day; Main. office, business dis
trict. 1c:l6 g. m. !;So and II p. m. main
and 1870 D. m: station A, 1880 a. m,
and 1870 p. M; station r. $50 a. m.
and 10 p. M; station II, 1880 a. m. and
p. M; Brookland station, $50 a. m.
and D. M; Chevy Chase branch. 500
a m. and p. M: Takoma Park station,
q. m. and p. m.
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Every Merchan.

should plan to announce his After
Christmas Bargains to more than 10000
families who will read The Sunday
Evening Times tomorrow. Order now f!
order by phone-Main 5260-Adv.
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RooSeVelt'S Name to Go
On Primary Ballot of
Michigan ProgresSives

LANSING, Mich, Dec. 25.-The name
of Theodore Roosevelt will appear on
the Michigan primary ballot % the
candidate of the National Progressive
party for President Nominating petit
lions bearing the names of 30 men
were filed today with the Secretary of
State by Fred Holheck, of Lansing.
Michigan is the first State in which
the Colonel has been nominated by Pro-
greFsives. Other Roosevelt petitions
are being circulated.
The Washington times., 1915-12-25

civilians. My duty took me between
the hiring lines.
Of has retuiu journey through Ger
many. Dola sud:
Il was constantly IN trouble through
the ritieh otnceis coat I wore. ! was
stopped everywhere. Ny rnOcs were
taken on end even the e0les OF my
feet examined to see Ii aTlg secret mes-
sage might have teen Inscribed on
them:
'"rhere was an absence OF wounded
In the streets OF Austria and Germany.
They are all kept In big sanitariunis,
and I understand this Is done Tor tem
ornamental reasons, owing 10 the
wounded might have on the remaining
population"
BY proper treatment, Mr.. D0ld ex-
pects TOW have his eyesi2ht restored.
The Washington times., 1915-12-25
ELEVEN PIECES or
MAIL FOR EVERYONE
Nearly 100000 Pieces Are
Received In the Washington
POstOffiCe.
CContInued from FIrnt Poo

N~~~~N~-rNNNA ALVIN AAANN nAN0
local offce's parcel post business was
bined express companies. The number
OF PACKAGES was many thousand in ex-
cess OF last year, and the average Size
was twice that o. last Christmas.
When the wagons and carriers re-
ported back to the Postoffice several
additional mountains Of hrst class mail
bad come In on later trains and the
POst0fhce force was Kept busy scrti Ing
Christmas rush reached its peak" this
morning, there IL still almost as much
mall In the Postofhce now for delivery
as there was todey and ths prospefts
morrow and throughout tire week.
Extra Force Employed
The PoBtoffice force and carriers have
been working from a. m. to IL u. m.
and had the assistance OF 900 college
students aud other young men anxious
to mako Christmas money. Judging
from today's receipts, the extra force
will be necessary for at least another
day to handle the Christmas mail and
many probably will be held on to help
with the. New Years rush.
As q ntnctcation of the work done by
the Postofhco force, the cancellation
machines today showed that from yes.
terday morning to ] ast night OBJ, lSg
stamps had been cancelled. This still
LeKL ABOUT 1uV,OUV 8JNnEb WHtC9l WgAN
cancelled by hand. Yesterday was far
ard away the biggest day In the his
tory Of Washington's Postofhce.
Greater Than Ever.
From Monday to Thursday the frst
class cancellations this year were 2S4s, :
S7s, as compared with 2,272.eS2 for the
corresponding period last year. This
was an increase OF 67s,48l for this year.
More than 1900 more sacks Of incoming
mail were handled this Christmas than
last, the figures being @,6ss for the
period between December is and % of
this year. and 1855 last. This shows
an increase OF enc sacks this year. with
more than 5000 sacks handled yesterday
to be added
The total machine cancellations from
Monday to today was $50. $50 and about
10000 hand cancellations. making total
OF about three nd three quarter million
pieces of outgoing mail handled, to say
nothing OF the incoming mail. which
was just as large. II not actually
greater, in both volume and average size
Of package.
The Washington times., 1915-12-25

blockhouses and subtsrransan shelters.
constructed IN the course ~ the light
ing IN the WosRas. These memorials OF
the war VIII constitute not only his
torical monuments for posterity. but at
fractions susceptible Of being exploited.
When the war n over. interest Ia the
sights Of these localities will 9HsiITne
an importance for the tourist industry
and for AL the economic life OF the
country such e. has not before oeen
suspected. and viii give the regions that
hav been specially ravaged by the con-
hict new sources OF revenue to conpen-
safe them Tor the losses sustained"
The Washington times., 1915-12-25
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Tho forecast for the District of Co
lumbia-Rain this afternoon and to-
night: colder tonight; Sunday fair and
colder: strong south shifting winds.
Maryland-Rain this afternoon and to-
night; colder tonight: Sunday fair and
colder.
VirRlnia-Rain this afternoon and to-
night: colder tonight: Sunday fair and
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
WHITE FLAG IS
N D|SRECARDED

ashington.--Details of the attack
on the German cruiser Dresden in
Chilean waters by a British squadron
were officially received by the United
States government with information OF
the character OF the representations
recently made by Chill to the British
government over the incident.
II was revealed for the first time
here that the Dresden was about to be
interned by the Chilean government
for overstaying the limit OF "a hours
granted to her when the British auxil.
larry Drama and cruisers Glasgow and
Kent opened fire.
The report adds that the white flag
was run up on the Dresden and word
was sent to the British commander
that the attack was being made In ter.
ritorial waters. As that failed TO stop
the attack. the German captain blew
up his own ship. When the German
captain and crew reached Valparaiso
they were interned.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
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Making the Little
Farm Pay
By G. c. BOWSFiELD

Duck farming Is becoming more prof
liable year by year. People are learn.
ing that ducks are the hardest of do
nestle fowls and are the easiest to
feed. Matured ducks OF the larger
breeds are worth 81 to 1925 each
dressed. The feathers add a few cents
to this.
Ducklings grow fast and reach nice
roasting size at two months, 1t being
quite common to get four pound fowl
at this age. They are a great delicacy
then, and as they bring a higher rate
per pound than when matured It is
considered most profitable to market
them ut weight Of three to four
pounds. Their feed up to this time
should consist mainly Of bran or shorts
wet to a thin mash with skimmilk,
adding a little cornmeal. Stale bread
or crackers soaked with skimmilk will
also do nicely. They need clover
patch to run I'm. Garden stun is ex.
cellent. A little cracked corn is need.
ed In the last two weeks. In rais.
Ing ducks to an age or SIX or eight
months considerable grain Is required
In addition to the mash and green
stuff
From time OF Matching to five days
old provide the following mixtures:
Cracker or bread crumbs and corn.
meal, equal parts by measure; hard
boiled eggs. 10 per cent OF the total
bulk OF crackers and meal; sand, 8 per
cent of the total OF crackers and meal.
Mix with water or milk and feed four
times day.
From Ave to twenty days old the
following mixture: Wheat bran or
shorts. two parts by measure: corn
meal. one part; rolled oats, 80 per cent
Of this bulk; beef scraps. per cent;
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15

sand. o per cent; green food. 10 per
cent. Mix with water 10 dry. crum'
bly, state ana feed four times day.
From twenty 10 forty-two days old
the following mixture: Wheat bran or
shorts. two parts by measures; corn
meal. one part; beef scraps. 8 per cent
OF this bulk; sand. o per cent: green
food. 10 per cent. Mix with water TO
dry. crumbly state and feed four
times day.
From forty-two 10 seventy days old
tho following mixture: Cornmeal. two
parts by measure; wheat bran or
shorts. one part; beef scraps, 10 per
cent Of this bulk; coarse sand or grit. 8
per cent; green food. 10 per cent. Mix
with water to dry. crumbly state and
feed four times day.
OF all ducks for farm and practical
purposes none stands higher In popu'
lar esteem than the White Peking. II
Is valuable for raising on a large scale
and Is the most easily raised OF all.
IL 10 a very timid bird and must be
handled quite carefully. IL was I'm
ported from China In the early seven
ties and has steadily grown In popu'
larity since its introduction into this
country.
The White Aylesbury ducks are sec
ond 10 the popular Peking for market
purposes and are bred In large num-
bers In Europe. In this country they
are not so extensively bred as the Pc
king: neither have they been found 20
good as the latter.
The Colored Rouen duck Is called
deservedly popular throughout this
country and Is considered one Of the
most profitable varieties to keep. BY
some raisers the Cayuga Is considered
to be- as good as the Peking for early
markets. and the claim is made that Il
can be grown as cheaply. The In
dian Runner Is best for egg production.
but Is not equal to the others for meat.
Ducks should have a snug shelter
for nights. A swimming pond or
creek Is not needed. but they need
trough for splashing and washing,
They consume lot OF clean water.
Ducks usually lay their eggs early
In the morning. and they often prefer
to drop those eggs In any mud puddle
about the barn lot. or as they swim
In the creek. But II house Is pro-
vided they will lay In their nests II
kept up until o or 10 O'Clock In the
morning. Nests can be made for the
ayers along one OF the walls by nail.
Ing little boards about fifteen inches
apart to this wall These form a sort
Of stall. into which you place straw.
Nail a low cleat along the nest fronts.
close to the door. This prevents the
eggs rolling out and does not hinder
the duck stepping into her laying stall
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
BRITAIN ANSWERS
GERMAN PROTEST

London.-The German protest and
threat OF reprisals on account Of the
treatment by Great Britain of the pris-
oners taken on board German submar-
ines was made public here. This pro-
test was transmitted by Germany to
Great Britain through the United
States.
The reply OF Great Britain also was
made public.
The German government asked
whether Great Britain intended to ac-
cord less favorable treatment TO cap
tured German submarine crews than
to other war prisoners. Germany said
that II Great Britain adopted such q
course British army officers held pris.
oner In Germany would receive CORES.
pondingly harsh treatment.
The foreign secretary, Sir Edward
Grey. In his reply. said that the pris.
oners from German submarines had
been segregated. but we're being treat.
ed humanely.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
A LITTLE CHANGE IN
THE WAR SITUATION

So far AZ actual fighting is con.
cerncd. the official reports contain III.
tic news from the western theatre OF
war. The big effort In the west. which
has been 30 long awaited, seems to be
still far OFF, and the operations are
confined TO an occasional attack and
counterattack. while the airmen on
both sides are kept busy watching the
opposing force and dropping bombs
where they might be expected to do
the most damage.
Tho Russians now are reported TO
be on the offensive along the whole OF
their front, from the Baltic sea to the
Roumanian border and In the Cauca.
sus.
The Germans are pouring reinforce
ments into Hungary 10 support the
Austrian armies. which are being hard
pressed by the Russians In the passes
OF the Carpathian mountains.
The battle In the Carpathlans con.
tinues by night and day. The Russians
are making desperate efforts to force
uzsok and Lupkow passes. and on the
success OF these operations their army
which IL on the Hungarian side OF
Dukla, IL waiting before continuing
It's advance.
Az the days pass, the operations In
the Dardanelles appear likely TO be
more and more protracted; even the
London papers are inclined TO admit
that the Turkish positions perhaps
have not yet been seriously damaged.
German submarines continue their
activities. and a number OF ships have
been reported sunk during the past
week.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
BULCAR|ANS Make
ATTACK ON SERBS

Rome.-Bands OF Bulgarians have
made an attack on the Serbian from.
tier. according to dispatches received
here.
A Serbian blockhouse at Volandovo
was attacked. the dispatches declare.
The Bulgarians captured two cannon
and occupied positions In the hills on
the left bank OF the Verdar river. Tel.
egraphic communication with Saioni.
ka has been interrupted since the re.
ports were received.
The report OF the attack made by
the Bulgarians caused grave concern
In diplomatic circles. II Is generally
believed that Italy's entrance into the
war is certain In case OF an attack
being made upon Serbia by Bulgaria.
The belief was expressed that Bulgaria
would hasten To disavow responsibility
for the action Of isolated bands upon
the border.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
AUSTRIA DECLARED
MAKING LAST Stand

London.-That the Russian advance
into tho Carpathians In gaining ground
is asserted by Pctrograd, while Vienna
says the enemy has bocn held In check
after sanguinary fighting.
The defense OF the Carpathians In
the last effort Austria. Hungary can
muster. says the Times correspondent
with the Russian forces. telcgraphing
from Lvoff. and II her troops fail
there nothing can prevent the Russian
Invasion of Hungary.
A description OF conditions under
which desperate fighting IN carried on
I'm the CarpathianB. says Berlin dis.
patch, In contained In n dispatch 10 tho
National Zeltung from its special cor.
respondent. who says that not only Is
the terraine tremendously difficult.
but that II In no broken up by noun.
tains aud forests that the conflict re.
semblcs guerrilla warfare ON u colos.
sal scale.
Unable TO see parts Of the territory
involved. combatants often find Il nee.
essary to abandon position gained at
heavy loss because It's view In cut off
from other sections OF the battle line.
Although the Russians are constantly
bringing up fresh troops and making
terrible sacrifices. the correspondent
says. their onslaught has been checked
at Dukla, whore the Austrian line runs
southward to the crest of the Carpa,
thians.
The Russians have been devoting
their attention for several days to an
effort To force back the Austro Hun
garians In the Middle Pass. between
Lupkow and uzsok passes The Teu.
tonic allies there. the National Zeit-
ung says, have long been contending
against greatly superior numbers. but
nevertheless accomplishing wonders
OF endurance and bravery"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
HEALTH LAWS
ARE insufficient

Eugene.-"After examining a large
number OF health ordinances OF Ore
gon cities. have been impressed with
the insufficiency OF these to deal with
health conditions. Most OF them deal
In an incomplete manner with com
municable diseases and nuisances. but
none OF them covers the whole field
OF activities OF a modern health de
partment. For this reason Il seems
that the first and most urgent need
OF Oregon cities Is a complete sanitary
code" This statement was made by
Don c. Sewers, professor OF munich
palities at the University OF Oregon.
A sanitary code which Is suitable
for towns and cities outside OF Port
land has been prepared by the munich
pal research bureau OF the state uni
versity. A great number OF recent or
dinances from American towns were
used as references. and the provisions
OF the Oregon health laws and regula
tions OF the state board OF health we're
incorporated wherever found applica
BILE.
This code may be had free on appli
cation TO the extension division OF the
university.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
Junior Civic League Plan.

Albany.-To foster civic pride and
interest in public affairs among the
children OF the city, junior civic
league may be formed here. The or
ganization will be handled probably
through the public schools. The sug-
gestion hSs been made by the civic
improvement committee of the Albany
commercial club and is meeting with
favor.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15

not admit" either the right OF the al.
lies or their assertions for justifica.
tion in placing an embargo on all com.
mercial intercourse between Germany
and neutral countries.
The note reviews at length the legal
phases OF blockade OF belligerent ter.
ritory and virtual blockade OF neutral
coasts.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
Kitchener Bans Liquor From Home

London.--War Secretary Kitchener
is among the first OF the prominent
men in England to respond to the sug.
gestion OF abstention from the use OF
alcohol contained In the letter sent by
King George to Chancellor of the Ex.
chequer Lloyd-George. The war Sec
retary issued instructions that no al.
coholic beverages be served In his
household for the duration OF the war.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
Grants Pass Line to Ocean Assured

Portland.-Completion OF the Cali.
fornia a. Oregon Coast railroad from
Grants Pass TO Crescent City. Cal, at
a cost approximating s6.OOO.OOO. was
assured when Twohy Bros. railroad
contractors of Portland. arranged with
the city officials OF Grants Pass to
finance the project and perform the
work.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
ON GUARD!

We hear great deal these days about arma-
ments. And not withstanding our aversion to war;
we recognize the principles of selfpresevation, and
appreciate the efforts made to safeguard CONNER
cal interests and the general welfare
The of military operations depends
largely upon the vigilance and efficiency of the sent
nels These men are picked and vigorously and regu-
larly inspected. The weak picket is danger in
stead of a safeguard.
In like manner our failure or success depends
in great measure upon our teeth-the thrty-two
sentinels picketed in our oral cavity. If allow
our food to slip by our teeth without halting it for
proper mastication, we soon shall have inside init
nation of the same by General Debility,
1t necessary therefore to keepour teeth in good
shape to have them attended to periodically so as
to prevent decay tartar and acid mouth.
Dr. w. G. Howe is emnently qualified to do
this work. He is competent careful, conscientious;
his equipment is up-to-date and hygienic the mater
ials he uses of the finest quality, and the charges
most reasonable.
HOWE KNOWS HOW TRY HIM.
First Natl Bank Bldg. Suite 6-7
Phone 73-R. Ontario
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
Plot to Aid British warshIps Charged

New York.-Dudley Field Malone.
collector of port, charged that British
cruisers patrolling the waters along
the coast OF the United States had
been violating the neutrality law by
coaling and taking on supplies from
vessels putting out from the port OF
New York.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
Rseslvsrship Asked for Shipping Trus

New York.-A petition for receiver
'or the International Mercantile Ma.
rine company was filed here by the
New York Trust company. 1t is al.
legged that the concern. known as the
shipping trust" had defaulted on S2..
100000 interest on its bonds.
The International Mercantile was
formed by the late j. Pierpont Morgan.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15

Right Of Embargo 10 Not Admitted.
Washington.-The United States
government made public its note to
Great Britain announcing that Il could
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-04-15
Deadlock on Western ss,tl. From,

London.-Reports from Paris and
Berlin indicate that the deadlock In
France and Flanders continues with
virtually no change.