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The midland journal., 1915-03-05
IN WAR TO BITTER END.
Britain Would co On # Allies Cult.
Says AsquIth.

London. Premier sAsquith took oc-
casion in the House Of Commons in re-
plying tora question. to indorse the
opinion expressed recently by First
Lord Of the Admiralty Churchill in a
newspaper interview to the effect that
Great Britain would continue to fight
TO the bitter end. even should France
and Russia withdraw from the war.
The Premier pointed out that Mr.
Churchill had declared with especial
emphasis that he coopld not conceive
Of such contingency as this. but" "
added the Premier, Il am in complete
agreement with him. Il see no reason
to differ from the views he has ex
pressed"
The midland journal., 1915-03-05

Always follow a heavy dinner Of
pork with a fruit or very light des-
sert.
With clear soups pass bread sticks
or pulled bread
With cream soup and puree use
croutons, which are squares of bread,
either fried brown or buttered and
Drowned in the oven.
Roast mutton or lamb is accompan-
led by mint sauce. Peas are served
as a vegetable with either
Boiled mutton is served with caper
sauce and boiled rice.
Spring lamb is best with new peas
and potatoes.
Lamb stew is good served with hom.
my balls or rice croQuettes.
Broiled lamb is served with peas
n some form and either creamed or
baked potatoes.
Roast venison, quail. duck are good
with either currant or spiced jelly,
boiled tongue with raisin sauce or
accompanied with spinach and toma-
mato sauce. snss
Baked sweet potatoes are good with
pork. and apples are always an accom-
paniment
Sweet potatoes are good with any
meat. but especially with turkey
Apple sauce isS served with roast
goose. cranberry with turkey and cur
rant jelly with game.
Boiled ham with spinach, or with
cider sauce.
Beef stew may be served with dump
nngs and vegetables or with boiled
onions.
Broiled beefsteak with mushroom.
mashed. baked or ,escalloped pota-,
toes. ~
Caulinower or asparagus is a good
accompaniment to beefsteak.
Fried chicken with ,waftles or frtt-
ters or with rice.
Roast chicken with rice. or roasted
In milk after browning and add cup
full OF corn to the milk.
H- N.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
sELeiANs THANK. AMERICA.
s1sS Sfss
Grateful For Assistance Extended TO
Them.

London. Herbert C. Hoover, chair
man Of the American Belgian Relief
Committee. has received q telegram
from Belgium asking him to express
the thanks of that country to the
United States for American assistance
In Belgium's extremity. The message.
which Is from the Provincial Commit
tee of Liege. reads as follows:
Representatives. of 100000 Bel
gians IN the province Of Liege who
have met together on the anniversary
Of the birthday OF George Washington
send these expressions of their most
lively gratitude far the sympathy and
the admirable generosity which you
and members of the relief committee
for Belgium haye shown them.
They beg you to communicate this
expression for them 70 President Will
son and TO send the heartfelt thanks
of little Belgium to great America"
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
EMBARGO PUT on
ALL SHIPMENTS
Blockade Retaliation for Under
seas War on Ships.
DRIVEN TO II, ALLIES SAY
Blockade viii se Carried Out With
out Harm To Neutral Ships
Or Neutral Or Non
conbatant Lives.

London.--If the combined fleets of
Great Britain and France can prevent
II, no commodities Of any kind, ex-
cept those now on the seas, shall
henceforths until the conclusion of the
war reach or leave the shores Of Ger
many
This is England's answer to Ger
many's submarine blockade. and It Is
to be effective forthwith.
Premier Asquith. reading from a
prepared statement. made this an
nouncement in the House of Commons
at session which will be historic.
Studiously avoiding the terms
BLOCKADE" and '.contraband" for
these words occur nowhere in the pre-
pared statement Premier explain
ed that after this day the Allies con-
sidered themselves justified in at
tempting, and would attempt, ito de-
tain and take into port ships carrying
goods of presumed enemy destination.
ownership or origin"
Asks Neutrais To BE Patient.
The Premier emphasized. however.
that vessels and cargoes SO seized
were not necessarily liable to confisca-
ton. and begged the patience of neu-
trail countries in the face of step
through which they were likely to suf-
fer. He added that in making such a
step the Allies had done SO in self-de-
Tense.
I'VE are quite prepared he went
on. Ito submit to the arbitrament of
neutral opinion, and still more to the
verdict Of impartial history, that in
the circumstances In which we have
been placed we have been moderate;
we have been restrained; we have
abstained from things that we were
provoked and tempted to do. and we
have adopted policy which COM
mends itself to reason. to common
sense and to justice"
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
CRUISER
/. SEXES THE DAC|A
American Steamer With Cotton
Taken TO BFest.
ALLIES TO STOP ALL SHIPS
Allies Reply To the Submarine War
Instituted BY Germany - Even
cargoes To Neutral Countries
To Be Held Up..

Paris (yia London) "A French
cruiser has arrested the American
steamer Dacia in the channel and
taken her to Brest. This announce
ment is officially made
The steamship Dacia left Galveston
for Rotterdam on January 81 with
IL 900 bales Of cotton to be transhipped
to Bremen. 1t was fully expected at
that time that the ship would be seized
on her way to Rotterdam as Great
Britain questioned the validity of the
recent transfer of the Dacia from Ger
man to American registry. The Dacia
touched at Norfolk on February II and
then proceeded on her way.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
AN AMERICAN
LEGION FORMED
First Reserve Of 3OO, 600 10 Be
Shortly Established.
ARMY MEN APPROVE PLAN
Captain Gordon Johnston, ABIDE
Camp To General Leonard Wood,
Makes Announcement IN
New York.

New yoTk. Formal announcement
was made here Of the formation OF an
Organisation OF first reserves to be
known as the American Legion, to be
composed Of former army, navy and
militiamen. which will better insure
the nations preparedness In case Of
war. Capt. Gordon Johnston. aide-de-
camp to Major General Leonard Wood,
commanding the Department Of the
East. made the announcement on be-
half of a group OF army and navy men,
who in an unofficial capacity are act
ing with civilians in promoting the
movement. Captain Johnston said
that it is planned to establish within
short time first reserve Of between
250,000 and 100000 former army and
navy militiamen for instant cali in
case OF emergency,
s Major General Wood has already
given the plan his unofficial endorse
ment. and former President Roosevelt
has written a letter approving the pro-
posaI. Numerous other public men
have endorsed the project, and a state
mentl by the promoters says that
former secretaries of war and of the
navy have indicated their willingness
to act in an advisory capacity.
Roosevelts To Join.
Asserting that he and his four sons
viii become members of the legion,
Colonel Roosevelt, in letter to the
organizers. says that in the event of
war he intends to ask Congress for
permission to raise a division of,
cavalry. Mr.. Rooseevlt's letter In part
follows:
Il and my four sons will gladly be-
come members very earnestly hope
and pray that there will be no war.
but the surest way to avert war is to
be prepared for it, and the only way
to avert disaster and disgrace in war
Is by preparation, both military and
naval. in advance.
Those With Training First
In a formal statement OF the aims
and objects Of the legion, given out
by Captain Johnston and his asso-
ciates. it is said that the legion. now
being Incorporated under the laws of
New York State. plans to enroll in its
membership, first of all, men who have
had army and naval training and are.
therefore. equipped for instant service.
But the legion seeks to enroll patriotic
citizens generally, especially, those
who have been unable to serve in the
Army, Navy or organized militia in
time of peace, but whose special quail.
fications make them Immediately
valuable
The integrity and value of the,
American Legion is guaranteed by the
character Of the prominent men who
will stand sponsor for it,. says the
statement. "It has already received
the unofficial Endorsement of Major,
General Leonard Wood. the strong ap-,
proyal Of former President Roosevelt
and of numerous other men of nation
al prominence, and while. the person
mel of It's executive committee and
board of honorary advisors has not yet
been finally decided Upon. it can be
stated In advance that it will include
/ several former secretaries of the Army
or Navy, former United States sem
ators, college presidents, former COVER
nors, leading newspaper men. maga-
zine editors. etc"
! :
The midland journal., 1915-03-05

Spread this on each slice, roll and tie.
Dredge with s,-lt and pepper and flour,
Try In drippings. Then p It them into
a stew pan, pour over water and sim
mer until they are thoroughly hot.
Stuffed Onions -Parboil large-sized
onions; take out the center. leaving a
cup to hold the filing which will be
used. Chop the onion which was
taken from the center. mix with cold
sausage or bite of bacon, bread crumbs
and seasoning. Fill the onions; pour
around any nice meat brotn or water
and butter and bake until the onions.
are tender.
Cream Of Spinach soup.-Press one
cupfui of cooked spinach through .
sieve, add one pint Of hot white
sauce, two cupfuls Of broth and sea-
soning. Pour over the welLbeatea
yolks OF two eggs. which have been
beaten, with cupful Of cream.
Cheese Souffie. Cut bread into fine
crumbs and mix with cupful of milk
which has been heated. Melt cupfnl
of grated cheese, beat the yolks of two
eggs and add to the cheese, cool and
fold in the whites Of the egg. beaten
stiff. Butter individual dishes and
fill with the ingredients. Bake in a
moderate oven 15 minutes. Serve very
hot.
Onion Souffie.-This is another most
appetizing onion dish. Boil eight on
ions, drop and squeeze out all the
juice. Add to pint of white sauce,
made rich by the yolks of two eggs.
Fold in the stiff1y beaten whites Of
three and put into well creased bak-
ing dish. Bake until firm.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
RUSSIANS MOVE
FOREWARD AGAIN
Offensive Operations Along
Their Whole Front.
BIG BATTLE ON THE MlEMEN
Recapture OF Przasnysz After surious
Fighting Gives the czsr's Armies a
Fine Pivotal Point From Which To
Carry On Their New Offensive.

Athens.--The Allies have disem.
barked detachments Of artillery near
the destroyed Dardanelles forts and
British and French flags are now fly
ing over them
The forts on the European side have
been reduced to silence. Mine-sweep-
Ing operations continue.
There are $4,000 Turks on the Eu-
ropean side and $1,000 on the Asiatic
side.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
H1HHl
6A.BZNEI]

But who can paint like nature7
Can imagination boast
Amid its gay creation. hues like hers7
Or can it mix them with that match
less skill
And lose them In each other. as ap-
pears
In every bud that blows.
-ThOn1pson.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
t.tso,oOo CASUALTIES.
German Figures On French Losses Are.
Astounding.

Berlin. by wireless to Sayville. L. L
The Hamburger Nachrichten has
published what purports to be an
authentic list of French losses in the
first six months of the war. The pa
per says this list was compiled by the
French Ministry of War. and that 1t
was not intended for publication as
yet 1t gives tho number of dead as
260O00 and the wounded 100000. of
whom 100000 are described as slightly
hurt In addition. 100000 men have
been reported missing.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
UNION 70 aEsulLD sgLoIuM.
German covesnor Promises AssoeIa
tIon Full Facilities.

Berlin. by wireless TO Sayville. N. Y
There has been formed in Brussels.
according 70 the Overseas Newf
Agency. new association called ths
Union Des Viiles. the object Of whic
is the rebuilding of Belgian towns
II is beaded By prominent Belgians
The German Governor-General has
promised the association fun facilities
Tor the carrying out OF its work
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
wAa IN MOVING PICTURES.
But Films viii BE Used orsy For In.
struetIon OF Army.

Vienna---Moving pictures taken at
the battle fronts Gre being collected
and shown before generals and stan
officers Of the Austrian and Hungarian
armies sFhe Austrian War Ministry
has set apart quarters In the building
housing the ordinary war archives for
the films. These later win form a
part of the curriculum Of the War
Academy. +. a
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
Ne<NG N~,<s.eN-


One Of the most expensive woods
used regularly in an established In
dustry in the United States is box
wood, the favorite material for wood
carving. It has been quoted at four
cents cubic inch, and about $1,SOD
by the thousand board feet.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
ALAeAMA BARS cAlLo .LAsoR.
Stringent Law Passed In state Used
As Horrible Example. -

Montgomery. Ala--Governo Hen
derson signed the Child Labor bill.
said to be the most stringent measure
for protection of working children that
has ever been passed by Legislature
In any State. II prohibits employn ent
of children under IL in any gainful
occupation after October /. 1915. EN-
ploymsnt Of children under Is is pro-
hihited. Y
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
THREE MEN IN DEATH CHAIR.

All From New York and Al Murdered
{. Women.
Ossining. N. Y.-Three men. ali from
New York. were put to death in the
electric chair at Sing Sing Prison Fri.
day for numbering women
Oscar vogt stabbed Nine. Agness
Guth. a dressmaker, with whom he was
infatuated.
Vincenzo Campenelia. counter
feiter. shot his wife. after prison
term. because. on his return, he al
legged he found her faithless.
Robert Kane shot Anna Klein, be-
cause. he said. she caused him to lose
his wife's affections.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05

A sacred burden is this life ye bear.
Look on 1t. lift it, bear II solemnly.
Stand up and walk beneath 1t stead
fastly
Fail not for sorrow, falter not for sin,
But onward. upward. til the goal ye
win.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
,,oss,cco ALLIES PRISONERS.
rs Per Cent. Held IN Germany, the
Remainder In Austria.

Frankford-on-the-M Main. Germany, via
London - The Frankfurter Zeitung
estimates that the prisoners Of war IN
Germany and Austria now number L.
135.O00. This number. It says, is d.
vided as follows: Russians, $4,000;
French. 1000: Serbians. 10000; Bel
gians. $4,000; British. 10000. About
rs per cent OF the total Is held by Ger
many.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
AFrER s1O,OoO,OOo wAR oRoER.
Russia Asked For Cash Deposit ".
Pittsburgh Concern.

Pittsburgh. - Negotiations are in
progress between the Russian Govern
ment and a large machine company
here, which will likely result in a
contract for $1O.000.000 worth OF war
munition. Shrapnel shells form the
principal part of the order, and as
special machinery Is required to make
some sizes. the company has asked
Russia to deposit $1,000, 600 in bank to
indemnify 1t should the machines be-
come useless by reason of sudden
termination of hostilities.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
SWISS WANT AMERICAN LOAN.
Negotiations FOR s1seOoOoo Reported
In Progress.

Berne. Switzerland. via Paris
There is excellent authority for the
statement that negotiations are going
on between the Swiss Government and
Representatives Of American banks
concerning Swiss loan in the United
States. The sum mentioned is 7e.-
100000 francs ($16. .eoO.00Of and the
rate OF interest about 6 per cent.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05

easily recalled or on pa
per where they may be
referred to in time OF
need.
Use fruits for dessert
at least once or twice a
week, preferably on busy
days when time Is i'm
tied.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
Precious sperm.Whale.

Sperm-whaIes are the richest prizes
OF the ocean. yielding spermaceti from
the cavities In their heads. ivory from
their lower Jaws and rich yellow oh.
from their sides.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
TURKISH MINISTER'S N DANGER.
Attempt Made To Assasslnase TWO In
constantlnenle:

Paris-The Temps prints dispatch
from Sofia saying that news has been
received there from C1nstantinople
that an unsuccessful attempt was
made to assassinate Enver Pasha
Turkish Minister Of War. and Talaat
Bey. Turkish Minister Of the Interior.
The midland journal., 1915-03-05

VI
the chopped mix
ture for each slice
Of the roast; sea
son highly with salt
and pepper, herbs
anu a fourth as
much of cracker
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
PRESIDENT THEoDoR AsolcArEs
Haitian Executive Takes Refuge On
Dutch Steamer.

Washington,--Davil Theodor has
abdicated his office Of President Of
Haiti and taken refuge on the Dutch
steamer Frederik Hendrix in the har-
Dor at Port an Prince. After touch
ing at one of the southern Haitian
ports the steamer win proceed to
Curacao
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
sAvoRY DISHES.

Cut thin slices from cold roast beef;
chop the trimmings and at, allowing
The midland journal., 1915-03-05
JoT THESE DOWN.

Either put them down in the cham
bers of memory where they may he
The sun., 1915-05-16

are going into export trade In the
form OF Hour. The -four exports In
1899 for the first time exceeded ST.
100000. Now they aggregate $1,000
900 and upward. and In quantity
amount to 10000 tons and upward.
Indian corn. or maize. has become OF
equal Importance with wheat. The
exports OF this product In 1885 we're
valued mt n fraction under $4,000. 900.
They showed wide variations In sub
sequent years. rising to $50. 900 in
1910, and dropping to less than s3,-
100000 in 1911, when the crop was a
failure. The average crop now may
be placed at 900, ,000. 900 bushels, most
OF which is available for export.
Oats have been an agricultural de-
velopment OF the last twenty years.
The exports began in 1893, with the
modest value of $4,000. In 1912 they
reached nearly s22, 900. 900 and in 1874
s36. 100000. The annual crop under
ordinary conditions does not fall be-
low $4,000, 900 bushels.
Flax Exports Increase.
Frozen mutton exports began in
1885, when they were valued at $780,
900. They reached the maximum In
1904, when they exceeded s7.000,000.
The business now ranges from So, ,500.-
900 to $6,500,0O0 annually.
The meat exports for 1914 were
2.s45.000 quarters of frozen mutton;
1,963.000 quarters Of frozen beef and
3,39s.000 quarters Of chilled beef.
Cattle hides amounting to $1,000
tons and valued at $3s.000.000 were
exported In 1912. Approximately q
100000 hides were exported In 1914.
Sheepskins amounted to 10000 tons
valued at IS. 900, in 1912.
The wool clip furnishes the mos,
valuable single commodity. Normal
exports range from 100. 900 tons up to
$4,000 tons. which were the figures
for 1911. In 1913 the exports were
10000 tons, the value approximatine
$4,000. 900. Normally the wool clip
may be said to be worth $50, ,00O
to the country.
The value of the agricultural and
pastoral products brings out In a
strong light the comparative lack oi
other natural resources which are the
basis Of manufacturing industries. II
illustrates the economic condition
which makes Argentina necessarily q
very large buyer Of manufactured
articles.
Will Always Need lppn.
The lack Of coal. iron ore and cop.
per are themselves indications Of tn,
permanency Of the demand for irol
and steel and electrical products.
Discovery OF petroleum at Riva
davia, in the territory of Chubut. of
fers some prospect for obtaining 1
domestic supply Of fuel. Rivadavia II
on the Atlantic coast 700 miles soutl
OF Buenos Ayres and is favorably sit
uated for transportation OF tn,
product.
The heat value Of the Rivadavii
petroleum Is said to be between 10. 90,
and 10000 calories per kilo e 2-l
The sun., 1915-05-16

the population was only $4,000 under
year II had mounted above 1000, 900.
The municipal census OF June. 1914,
showed n population of 1.560,000, so
that in the present year the figures
may be placed at 1900. 900 Inhabitants.
1t will not be long until there will be
a Greater Buenos Ayres, with 1000, 900
inhabitants.
Buenos Ayres, both in its population
and In Its trade, is as cosmopolitan as
any city in the world. The Spanish
speaking element, which comprises
the native Argentinos and Spanlards,
as preponderant, yet a large number
Of the dwellers in the city are OF 1tal-
Ian birth or descent and speak the
language OF their country. II IL esti-
mated that between one-fourth and
one-third OF the people are comprised
In this category. French, German
and English are common in daily bus
mess and social intercourse, but there
are nationalities preserving their iden-
tity which speak Portuguese. Arabic.
Russian. Magyar and even Yiddish.
The incomplete census OF June,
1914. placed the number OF the coun-
try's Inhabitants at 7,70o, 1000. which
would render the estimate OF 5000, 900
at the present time n reasonable one.
Many believe that this estimate Is too
small. and place the figures at not
less than 100000. Nevertheless, for
statistical purposes, In relation to for
eign trade. 100000 is usually taken,
because this number has an ascer-
tained basis.
The fiscal system Of the Argentine
Republic II based on a revenue tarifY.
since there are few manufa cturing In
dustries TO encourage. and on internal
taxation. Customs duties provide be-
tween so and 65 per cent. Of the ma
tional income. The balance Is made
up OF internal revenue charges on
liquors. tobacco, matches and a few
other Items. The tariff duties are
based on what Is known as aforas, or
fixed valuations for given commodi-
ties, and not on market valuation. The
rates are assessed on an ad valorem
basis.
The Argentine bank system is partly
a foreign system, since there are many
institutions whose business and capt.
tai are furnished by the nationals OF
other countries. Tie large investment
Of British capital, for instance, is the
basis for the great English banks
Similarly. there are French banks
German banks. Spanish banks, italian
banks and so on. Now an American
bank has added its branch.
There are approximately $50 ArRen.
tine banks. with a paid Up capital OF
$3.50, 200, 900. Tho deposits In thess
The sun., 1915-05-16
REPUBLIC NOW
A BILLION DOLLAR COUNTRY Y
malnder of the lines are owned by pri-
vate companies.

ma.nder Of the lines are owned by pri-
vate companies.
Railroads Earn aIa0, 100000
In 1913 the Argentine railways
transported 100000 tons of cargo
and carried s0.2S0. 900 passengers. The
total capital of all the railways is APP
proximately $1,000, ,O0O, 900 gold. In a
recent year interest on the capital In
vested In private lines averaged Ass
per cent. The gross earnings On 1919
we're s136.o00. 900.
BY far the larger part Of the cap
ital invested In the Argentine rail-
ways is British capital. Approx
mately $4,000. 900 Of French and Bel
gian capital is estimated to be in
vested. as against nearly $1,000. .000, 900
OF British capital.
Buenos Ayres the capital Of Arscu-
tina. Is one OF the greatest ports of
the world and the largest city in the
southern hemisphere. The principal
harbor consists Of two basins and four
docks, with water area Of 7ss,000
square yards. and with customs ware
houses capable Of holding 100000 tons.
A vast expenditure was necessary
for these port improvements. but
when they were planned II was
thought they would he sufficient to
accommodate shipping for many
years. A years experience demon
strated their insufficiency and extern
sive additions were undertaken.
The growth Of Buenos Ayres In
population and wealth and CONNER
cial activity has been one Of the mar.
vels of the age. In the value of mer-
, chandise handled II ranks eighth
among world ports and among the
ports OF the new world II is second
only to New York. The number OF
seagoing vessels entering and clearins
Is from $500 upward, with a tonnage
Of 100000 and upward.
The Government has spent large
sums in improving the city. but pri-
vate enterprise has kept pace with
the Government In supplementinp
what both the Federal and the mu.
nicipal authorities are doing. The
city Is undergoing a complete physi-
cal reconstruction along advanced
lines Of civic betterment. The open.
Ing Of an extensive system Of sub.
ways at the beginning OF 1914 wal
evidence Of the progressive municip 4
spirit.