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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
virainia Municipal LEAGUE.

Following an address by Richard B.
Watr0us, secretary of the American
Civic association. on city planning ut
the recent convention Of the League of
Virginia Municipalities, held in Nor
folk, Va, the following resolution was
adopted:
BE It resolved by the League Of vir-
ginia municipalities. That a committee
Of three members be appointed by the
president Of the league to prepare and
submit to the legislature a bill provid-
Ing for the appointment by each city
and town in the state Of a city plan
ming commission to prepare a suitable
plan for the symmetrical growth of
the city. so al best to meet its future
needs"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
GREEN FEEDS FOR FOWLS.
Should Be Supplied in Abundance
Throughout the Year.

Should Be Supplied In Abundance
Throughout the Wear.
Beginning in the early fall, when the
pullets are put in the laying house they
are given green corn fodder cut fine in
a fodder cutter. Stalks, leaves and
ears are cut together in pieces averag-
ing about one-half inch in length. The
birds eat this chopped corn fodder
greedily. 1t is III of the best green
foods for poultry that we have as yet
been able to find, writes Professor
Raymond Pearl in a recent Maine ex-
pertinent station bulletin. Its useful
ness is limited only by the season
within which it is possible to get 1t.
The feeding Of corn fodder is contin-
ued until the frost kills the plants.
When the corn can no longer be used
cabbage is fed. The supply Of this
usually lasts through December. In
the event of the supply Of cabbage
failins before It is desirable to start
the oats sprouter the interval ia filled
out by the use OF mangolds.
From about Jan. Is to May Is green
sprouted oats form the sourc Of green
food. From about May Is until the
corn has grown enough to cut fresh
clover from the range is used. During
the summer the growing chicks on the
range are given Dwarf Essex rape and
cut green corn fodder to supplement
the grass Of the range, which rather
rapidly dries out and becomes worth
less as a source of green food under
our conditions. The very young chicks
in the breeders are given the tops only
Of green sprouted oats chopped up dne.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
NEWSPAPERS IN INDIA.

They Seem to Be Run In 4 Happy.go.
lucky Sort Of Way.
Americans, accustomed to the hustle
and hustle Of our newspapers that are
enterprising to a marvellous extent,
would be amazed IL not e~xasperated
with the papers of India. One of these
sheets recently published this explana-
ton:
"This Is only the beginning of OUT
paper. We were not sure how much
matter was required to Gil it up, and.
thinking we had sufficient we did o
exert ourselves much to get any more.
We therefore beg that u readers will
excuse US for the space left blank and
promise to do better and get more in
the future"
How many subscribers would that
paper have In this country2 Still more
curious was the announcement OF q
paper that came out with two columns
blank, the editor having the cheek to
say that a large quantity Of exceeding
~ interesting matter has been left out
for want OF space.
When the average East Indian editor
wants a holiday he snspends publica-
tiOn until 1t Is convenient to resume
and, taking the public into his conf
dence, informs them plainly why the
paper was not issued on the expected
dates. with the consent of our read
ers we now propose to take U annual
holiday. We are sure none Of them
will begrudge us relaxation."-St
Louis Globe. Democrat.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
SEEING The SUN.
A. Travellers Experience Among the
Natives Of Manehuria.

A. Travellers Experience Among the
Natives Of Manehuria.
In Thirty Years In Mukden" DR..
Dugald Christie tells the following
story Of an experience that he and the
Rev. John Maclntyre underwent on a
trip they took from Mukden to the nv
er Yalu, the border of Korea. On their
way back they found themselves to-
ward dusk n day in a sparsely IN
habited district several miles from the
only inn. They reached 1t by fording
a swift river swollen with melting
SHOWS and found a poor howell with
only one common room and two old
men as inDkeepers.
..There was neither candle nor lamp.
but the end of a tarred rope that hung
from a beam was burning. and by Ibis
dim light | looked at my watch" says
Mr.. Christie.
".What is that toy?' asked one Of
the Old e
"'It tells the time I answered.
".What time? What do you mean
by timer
"'It shows where the sun Isl
Turning to his brother. he asked In
q puzzled way: But the suns down
long ago. How can be tell where 1t tsr
".Ai-yav said the brother, with awe.
He can still see it in the glass. What
can these foreigners not dOY
early the next morning we were
astir. preparing to 60 on. As
horses were being saddled the old man
questioned us again:
"'Row far away Is your countryr
".Many Thousand miles,
sand did you ride all the way on
that hOrseY"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29

THE CITY
NEW TYPE OF PUBLIC
WATERING STATION.
Late D.vice For Quenehing Thirst Of
Man and Beast.

Public watering stations are what
we in Somerville call our latest de.
vices for the watering of man and
beast, writes Frank T.. Merrill. water
commissioner Of Somerville, Mass. in
the American City. They supplant the
public horse troughs, which are believ-
ed to be responsible for the rapidly
spreading disease of CHAMBERS, and at
the same time provide sanitary bub-
blers for human beings and drinking
bowls for dogs.
The keynote Of the construction is
simplicity. The device may be de-
scribed as being in it's essential parts
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
Her Preference.

Marie Caslova. the violinist, tells Of
a reception at which she was to be the
%soIoist. which was given by a woman
whose sudden wealth had not brought
her musical knowledge. when I call
ed her up five hours before the recep-
ton to ask about the condition Of the
piano she exclaimed: 4 sent the piano
back to the factory last week for re-
pairs. Can't you play something with
out one?
1.-The only things l had at my fingers
ends for violin alone were some Bach
sonatas. This gave me an inspiration.
Certainly l answered. 4 al play the
Chac0nne.'
after q moments silence a disap-
pointed voice replied. But. my dear. I
would so much rather you played the
VIOLIN"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
WAS ADMITTED TO THE WHITE HOUSE.

put on my best clothes and go up to
Washington and see President Andrew
Jackson" The captain did 80. was ad.
mitted to the White House and. with
his plug hat" under his arm. thus de-
livered himself: President Andrew
Jackson. Esq. l have called to pay my
respects to a man I admire aud to say
that l shall continue to vote for you as
long as you live. And. not to take up
any more Of your valuable time. !
want to ask IL you have any use in
your business or in the business of the
United States for a cargo Of Maine
lime" The president bought it for the
navy yard.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
A JANITORIAL WIZARD.

For Awhile He Puzzled the Tenant Who
Thought Himself Smart.
One day Brown lost his temper and
determined to discipline the janitor.
why is It," he said. that every time
anybody in this building loses anything
you ask us If we know what has be-
come of it."
Because" the janitor replied. "you
are the only folks that never lose any
thing"
Next morning Brown shouted down
the dumbwaiter shaft: We're short a
bottle of milk. Where is it,"
II don't know. SIR" the janitor an
swered humbly. 'I'll see If L can 6nd
it."
why" said Mrs. Brown. I'VE got
our milk"
Don't worry" said her husband. "Of
course he can't find It. but it will do
him good to stew around a little"
About fifteen minutes later Brown
was summoned to the dumbwaiter.
Here's your milk" said the %janitor.
III SOIIy j uuGuO u ullSIuhGs
Brown was bewildered. Now, where
on earth did the fellow get it?' he said.
He has taken it from one of the
neighbors," walled Mrs. Brown.
Next day Brown complained of. the
loss of a package Of sugar. which,
though purely imaginary so far as the
Browns were concerned. very Dol ma
terialized In the hands of the resource
full %janitor. Even Brown got uneasy
then: but. being bent on vengeance, he
subsequently reported as lost bread. a
head OF lettuce and a bag of potatoes.
all Of which were Immediately pro-
duced by the janitor.
When Brown paid his grocery bill for
the month Mrs. Brown. who is a sys-
tematic housekeeper. scanned the &C.
count.
"Why, they have made a mistake"
she said. "They have charged us for
milk and sugar and things we never
got"
Brown went back to the grocery to
inquire.
Its all right" he said to his anxious
wife upon his return. I'VE got the
stuff. The janitor ordered it."-New
York Post.
Learn to Laugh.
The man who cannot laugh is not
only fit for treason. stratagem and
spells, but his whole life is already a
treason and IL stratagem.-Carlyle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29

When winter SHOWS cover the
hens busting places a dust bath
near a sunny window should be
provided or lice will multiply. A
box 3 by 4 feet is large enough for
forty hens, and road dust is the
best for the purpose. Ashes kill
lice, but bleach yellow legs and
spoil plumage. Lime. sulphur,
hellebore and louise powder mixed
with earth in the box are simply
waste. They lose their strength
in the mixture, affect the hens re-
spiratory organs and often make
the bath so obnoxious that hens
will not enter it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
A Question Of Fact,

The Judge decided that certain EVIL
dence was inadmissible. Counsel took
strong exception to the ruling and In
sisted that It was admissible.
Il know. your honor" said counsel
warmly. that It IL proper evidence.
Here / have been practicing at the bar
for forty years. and now I want to
know IL I am supposed to be u fooi?'
''That." quietly replied the Judge. us
a question Of fact and not Of law 20
1 won't pass any opinion upon It, but
will let the jury decide"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
Helping the Enemy.

A coal HEAVIER vas getting in a load
of coal in the suburbs of London. He
was shoveling in the coal at a good
rate when he was startled by Il terrific
yell from the house adjoining.
"Wot the dickens is the matter?"
queried the coal man. starting up.
A disheveled looking individual made
his appearance at the door.
Matter. you thickhead!" shouted the
man. frantically ~endeavoring to pull
his hair up in clots by the roots. you
are putting the coal down the wrong
hole. My wife's people live there!"-
London Tit Bits.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
The Lost Repeater.

When Monsieur-the first Monsieur
at the court OF Louis XIV Undiscovered
at his ievee that his watch had been
stolen. presumably by n Of bis val
cts, be finished dressing hastily aud,
addressing them all. said: Gentlemen,
the watch strikes. Let us separate -
quickly as we can" What a tact and
finish were here!
The spirit of Monsieur was admira-
bly, caught by the French gentleman
Of the time who. attacked by robbers
at s o'clock In the afternoon. simply
observed. ''Sirs. you have opened very
early today."-Cornhill Magazine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
II WANT NY Likeness TAKEN"

selves away. 1 should hate to hear
that any of you had acted as a new
member once did.
"As soon as he reached Washington
he went to a photographers to be pic
tured for the papers.
"T want my likeness taken.' said he.
Cabinet asked the photographer.
The man. who was new to Wash
inston. REDEEMED and looked pleased.
NO. he replied, just plain, everyday
New York Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
Placing the Honor.

George AIDE is said to have introduc-
ed a speaker at a banquet by remark
ing:
1.-TWO towns in Indiana lay claim to
the honor Of MI. Blanks birthplace"
"a pause, during which MI. Blank
strove to look modestly ~deprecating.)
warsaw states that he was born in
Kokomo, and Kokomo insists that the
honor belongs to warsaw."-Every.
body's.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
NAT WON HIS WAGER.
He Proved He Could Mako Money Off
the Stage as Well as on It.

d0 Proved TO C0UJo mako mCu0y VT
the Stage as Well as on It.
Sheridan Shook. one of the most
celebrated Of the New York theate1
managers of his generation. used to
tell with a characteristic chuckle q
story illustrating the quick w%ittedness,
the enterprise and the native shrewd-
ness Of Nat G. Goodwin.
1t was during Goodwin's engagement
in Hobbies" of which he vas the life
and center. Shook, A. NJ. Palmer, Ed
ward E. Rice and other theatrical mag
mates Of that we'll remembered time
were sitting lei the curb in front of
the Union Square theater one after
noon talking shop, when Goodwin. who
| had been to the funeral of Il fellow
Thespian. Joined the group. He was
sad and mad. Being asked the reason
why. he explained that the clergy
mans eulogy had made an impression
on him and that one of the actors in
attendance upon the solemn services
had persisted in talking shop. The
deeper he went into details in his ex-
PLANTATION the more disguised he be-
came with player folk in general and
expressed IL wish to quit the profess
sion.
Huh" snorted Shook. you couldn't
do anything but act"
Couldn't IL" CThis with sure con-
fdencc in his versatility,
No" Shook persisted. you couldn't
earn your salt in any other way"
After considerable discussion of the
Goodwin'S side and exasperating i'm
perturbability on Shocks. the latter
bet Goodwin Il weeks salary that he
could not make the same mount In
the same time by any other means
than his regular appearances before
the footlights.
Goodwin eagerly took on the wager.
with the stipulation that it must be de-
cided in the week next following, and
he agreed that he would interrupt his
playing in the meantime.
Summoning his Yankee ingenuity tc
his aid. Goodwin hit upon an idea. He
placed an advertisement In a morning
newspaper of large circulation:
WANTED.-A companion to accompany a
gentleman to Europe: salary no object;
good fellowship the only requisite; send
stamp for reply.
Before the end of the week Goodwin
had received $500 replies. Since the
postage in those days was 3 cents his
revenue from the sale of the stamps
exceeded his salary as an actor and
thus he was able to claim forfeit from
Shook.-Detroit Free Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
Domestic Problem.

First Modern Parent = Aren't your
two children something Of a problem3
Second Modern Parent-Yes, indeedl
They 50 away to school for thirty.
eight weeks. to camp for ten. and that
leaves four whole weeks when l don't
know where to send them.-Life.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
Not Cabinet Size.

An ex-senator in Washington was
talking one afternoon to a group Of
newly elected congressman about to be
sworn in. BE careful. boys" said he.
mot to appear green. Think before
you speak and you'll not give your
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
POULTRY
ana EGGS
SEASON FOR BRoILERs.

Demand For Two Pound Chickens
Comes In Winter and Spring.
The broiler season in New York city
opens practically in February. Prices
improve in March and reach high wa
ter mark by April, writes NJ. K. Boyer
in the New York Sun. There is after
that each month q gradual decline un-
til August. when the market becomes
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
correctad

Miss Kitty-Before you were mar.
RED. Mrs. Blunt, did your husband
bring you many flowers? Mrs. Blunt
Il didn't have any husband before I
was married. dear.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
Just an Informal Call.

Jus an Informal Call.
One Captain Shibles sailed from
Thomaston with u cargo Of lime, but
found a dull market in Chesapeake
bay. II know what I'll do" said Cap.
tain Simeon Shibles to himself. III
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
led, hint.

Hts Hint
Hunter-Are you ever shot at By mis-
take for a deer7 Guide N~mpresavelyD
= dunno. They never i've to tell
what they shot ct me for.-DxchaneN.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29
Opportunit1

Opportunity has hair in front; be-
hind she is bald. If you seize her by
the forelock you may hold her, but if
suffered to escape not Jupiter himself
can capture her again.-Iatin PrOverb.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29

A FEW dimes well spent in stock
ing up your spot shelf" viii!
A save IL good many dollars in
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-01-29

Learn to Laugh.
The man who cannot laugh is not
only fit for treason. stratagem and
spoils, but his whole life is already a
treason and Il stratagem.-Carlyle.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-01
.STEGLER'S WIFE
IN A HOTEL ROW
German Reporter Says She Al
tackled Him With Seltzsr
BSttle and Cane.
INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY
Naval ReSerViSt Is Charged With
fraudalently Obtaining An
American Passport.

NEW YORK. March ! Mrs Rich
uH T. ~tnzIcr arrested today ON
u.Wr. uf fnIouiOus assault made Nv
Atmr Nurrikrt q reporter was dis
charged latter in police court Had
certain evidence been more definite.
.hn magistrate sud ur would huyr
'u"u Inclined TO send her uccuser to
t.u unrhhuuse.
Almost 100 the moment of Mrs. Stcg
.w discharge lu police court the fed
r.. uud jur, returned an indlct.
nn charging hrr husband with con
-lHHn. against the United States In
obtaining au American passport false.
~ ~."-.'r I- "a German naval resery.
Ir. Two others were Indicted with
Nm la.mr Madden. I'm whose name
ih. passport was issued, and Gustaye
Cook N lloboken. who It is charged
participated In obtaining passports
THE tNrnr were TO be- urrni igurd later
today
Mrs Stccler spent the night in cell
ir the police station MHtrikct. who
appeared against her told the court
that she had attacked him In led
room with seltzrr bottle and then
had beaten him over the head with II
cuur lie showed no marks II an en-
counter however
The testimony brought out the fact
that Mateikct and another man had
accompanied two women tO the hotel
one Of them being Mrs Stcger. that
the party had remained IN the hotel
pnrlorS for some time and afterwards
had obtained adjoining rooms. where
they remained until 30 o'clock
Mrs Stcgler testified that the party
remained together during the entire
period they were at the hotel and that
the two men had tried to disrobe her
Al no time she testified, were she and
Matcikrt alone She characterized
the charge against her us a"frame
up"
In discharglng the complaint against
her the magistrate said he would be-
inclined to send Mnteiket and his
male companion to the workhouse II
the testimony concerning their alleged
tContinued on Last Page
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-01
BUNK SAYS DERNBERG
Noted German Denies Report Of Pro.
posed Recall Of Count Won Bern.
stOrff ny Kaiser.

NEW YORK, March DR. Bern
hard Dernberg, former German colon
ial minister characterized ~ bunk
today report that Count Won Bern
storff, German ambassador to the
United States would be recalled and
Baron Treutler sald to be with Empcr.
or William now nj the battle front
would he sent tn Washington In Count
BernstorffS place
The report IA part NJ deliberate
attempt Of English agents 10 discredii
prominent Germans In America" DR.
Dernberg said "As far NJ am con
cerned the whole story X bunk"
The report stated that Dr Dernberr
was believed 10 be- the German en-
peror's personal representative IN
America aud II was thought he had
reported to Berlin concerning th,
state of feeling here and the cours,
pursued by Count Bernstorff In In,
discharge VI his official duties.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-01
TURKS In FEAR;
CHANGE CAPITAL
Start Moving Shipping Archives to
BrOussa Contrary TO the Germans
Advice.

PETROGRAD, via London March
l. The highest Importance Is attach
ed by the Russian military authorities
tO the Gctnan defeat at Przusuys2 II
Is asserted by Russian staff officers
that the Germans hope uf success dur
Ink their operations Of the last fort.
night along the northern front was
based upon their confidence I'm break
ing the Russian line ut Przasnysz
This attempt by the Germans Ia
strengthen the POSITION OF their lcft
wing, which was an Important part ur
their plan for gigantic encompass
INK movement extending from Angus
towo To Eastern Galicia IL said today
by the Russian leaders to have fniled
definitely
The Russians assert that the re
tircment of the Germans in the north
Is more prrcipitatc and disorderly
than any previous retreat In this the
atre Of war They state that the
Germans have abandoned large mum
ben Of hrNNN ana light guns and have
even LEFT behind slightly wounded sol.
dicrs In AN effort To execute hasty
retreat
Conditions fur making a siege Of
Grodno now would appear to be- ven.
turcsomr with the Russians ndvanc.
mg along the lptt bank nj thhr Me.
men toward East Prussia aud en-
dangcring the position NJ the German
left flauk. The claim Is made here
that all the German troops which re
Gently crossed the Nlemcn have been
forced back 10 the other bank
Although the reports In GNlNcla nro
incomplete II would appear that the
Austrians were making little head
Continued on Last pageD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-01
NOT GUILTY is PLEA
New Haven Officials Answer Indict,
ments Charging Criminal COnspir.
acy Under Antitrust Laws

NEW YORK, March 1.-Teutatiye
pleas Of not guilty We're entered In the
federal district Colrt today supersed.
Ink indictments handed down last
Friday charging twenty one directors
aud former directors Of the New York,
New Haven 4 Hartford Railroad CON
pany with criminal conspiracy under
the antl.tr law
Seven pleas were entered at the
same time In behalf Of as many de.
PENDANTS, by their counsel They
were given until March p to demur
10 the indictments or to take any
other action preliminary to closing the
pleas
The nine defendants who pleaded
this morning are Lewis Cass Ledyard
Robert W. Taft, Edward ID. Robbins
Charles NJ. Pratt, Thomas Dewitt
Cuyler, Theodore n. Vail, Francis T
Maxwell, Edward Mllligan and George
II, Baker.
The remaining twelve defendant,
were to enter pleas this afternoon,