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The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
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 a little sand added, abundance of light and air, but no sunshine. Keep moist in a 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 weath- CT and is better prepared to wit stand the heat and dryness of sum- mer
 Shelter the house plants on the veranda a 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 side only the other side not opening its flowers.
 The soot recommended as fertili- ger for garden plants is that from wood ashes Coal ashes have no value
 Window boxes and plants in pots must have an abundance of water. Wa ter at night thoroughly always. As soon as the soil dries water again, whether it is morning or noon
 Cut away all but the strongest canes half dozen are enough to leave on the climbing roses. Prune the June bushes.
 Gloxinias. fuchsias. and tuberous- rooted begonias are summer bloomers. and should be doing their best now Let them rest during the winter.
 Transplant peonies. bleeding hearts. iris and many hardy herbaceous plants this tall
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
MAKING MOST OF THE ..7ls
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 eoy- cred very lightly unless planting late ill 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 i'll the summer it is well not to draw much soil to them. as 1t 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 hood very lightly or raked just so the crust is broken or kept loose.
 About November l, before freezing begins, give them good hoeing and light dressing of manure after the hoe ing. Plant or divide at any time.
 A few very good sorts are loren tina. early white; innocenza, late white; celeste, rich sky blue; pallida delmatica. rich lavender; fairy, pearly white: fiayescens, rich canary; hon. orabilis. rich falls. yellow chocolate brown; gypsy queen, smoky bronze falls deep chocolate; sappho, deep vel vety purple; all very free.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
ALLIES CAPTURE
 10000 GERMANS
SOUcHEZ HAS BEEN CAPTURED AND AN ADVANCE MADE
 NORTH OF ARRAS.
BERLIN ADMITS REyERSEs
The italians Report a Number Of Sue eesses in Taking Fortified MouE- tains From Austrian
 Troops.

London.-Heavy and continuous at. tacks by the British and French have cost the Germans more than 20,0o9 unwounded men taken prisoners and % miles of trenches in the west.
 Souchez has been stormed and cap. tured, and an advance is reported north of Arras
 \ German official statement for. warded from Berlin admits German reyerses.
 While tke allies were advancing into German entrenchments British battle. ships were battling away at German positions between Seebrugge and Nieuport.
 For several weeks there had been an almost incessant bombardment with big guns, increasing late lass week in intensity, particularly in the sectors where infantry attacks took place. This prepared the way for the general assault
 The French, who have the most tu- portant gain to their credit, made their chief onset around Perthes. Beause- Jour and Suippes, in Champagne, where in December they made a con siderable gain This attack, backed by a tremendous artillery fire, gave them possession of more territory than they had retaken from the Germans since the latter dug themselves in af- ter the battle of the Marne.
 According to the French, the Ger mans were driven out of their trenches over a front of 15 miles, varying in depth from tWo-thirds of a mile to two and a half miles. The French in this engagement captured 12,000 prisoners
 The importance of this gain lies in the fact that every yard of ground taken in this region weakens the Ger. man position around Verdun, from which the Germans might be com. pelled to retire should the French make a further advance
 The French have regained trenches east of the .Labyrinth,' in the Arras district, which was the scene of much heavy fighting earlier in the year. There the Germans had built what they considered almost impregnabie fortifcations
 This attack was made ir eo-opera- tion with the British. who attacked on either side of La Bassee Canal The attack south of the canal was, Field Marshal Sir John French reports, a l complete success.
 This push forward gives tfe British possession of the road from Lens to La Bassee. which was used by tse Germans for moving troops and sup. plies north and south and threatens to outflank the German troops which hold the town of Lens.
 In Galicia the Austrians have been driven back across the rivers which run parallel to the border
 The Italians, like the rest of the al. lies. report a number of successes in taking fortified mountains from the Austrians.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

The Japan Iris requires much differ ent treatment, while very easily han dled when their requirements are un- dersto0d, yet they are somewhat tickle. The pest results are obtained when the soil is very rich, well watered and kept hood 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
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
 Sensitive Measurement.

Minute bendings of a steel bar three feet long and three and one-half feet in diameter are accurately measured by a curious but very sensitive device of the United States bureau of stand ards. The bar, supported at each end. has a small mirror fixed at its center and above this is frame holding an other mirror partially silvered. As the light of sodium burner is re- tlected in each mirror the lower mir TOT shows a series of black and yellow concentric rings. A very small weight, even that of pin. defects the bar and causes the circles to expand out ward. Each circle indicates move ment of one hundred-thousandth of an inch, the pressure of finger, form ing five or more new circles. showing a bending of one twenty-thousandth of an inch
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
AMONG THE FLOWERS

To induce nasturtiums to bloom Tn rich soil. strip off the most of the leaves and all seed pods and let the sun to the stalks. Nasturtiums bloom best in poor soil.
 Bud roses now. Choose healthy, vigorous stock. A very pleasing eff feet is had by inserting buds of diff ferent varieties, tgenerally teasl, on the same stock. This makes fine showing
 Acacia lopantha should not be al lowed to become root-bound; if the top or the long branches are got short ened to encourage pushing, the lower leaves turn yellow and fall off, leav- ing the plant unsightly.
 If one has a pit ready, many plants with belated blossoms, which must otherwise die, can be taken care of and the bloom enjoyed until the holi- days or after. A pit is easily made and not expensive,
 Mound beds dry out rapidly in mid sumer, and plants growing in them need plenty of water and a good coat of mulch. Beds little lower than tho surface of the surrounding soil are best for all moisture-loving plants.
 Mulch dahlias. cannas, calladiums and like plants with coarse manure, and deluge with water. If water can not be had, withhold the manure. as manure alone is drying.
 To insure the perfect health of the fruit trees this is the season to spray. In wet seasons the spores of different diseases germinate more rapidly than ordinary in the leaves of the trees. which are in best condition for the germination of the spores. Bordeaux mixture will destroy the sucking in sects.
 This is rose budding season. Try vour hand at it.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

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The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

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The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

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The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
More Arms to Carranza.

San Antonio.-Three shipments of arms and ammunition for the Carran- "a forces crossed the border at Lare- do, Del Rio and Fl Paso, which gives the Constitutienalists 5,200 new rifles and 23,0OO rounds of ammunition Within the last few weeks Carranza has imported 24,700 rifles and more than a million rounds of ammunition
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

queney with which he returned rom angling excursions without results, conceived an idea which has since made him quite famous.
 In the parIor of his residence he installed a glass tank by by feet. The installation was made in the fall of the year In the tank he placed several large and small mouth bass of medium size and members of other fish families common in the north temperate zone All winter long dur ing the day and at night he cultivated
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
More Praise For Wilson.

Baltimore.-Thc Democratic state convention, which met here to ratify it's party nominations, made at tlse prl- mary election last week, warmly com duct of "our International affairs, which have preserved in peace and happiness our people during the pres ent critical state of world strife,
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

In the vestibule the wife was met by kind-hearted steward. who, after giving her a hearty welcome and a hymn book, conducted her to con- fortable seat At the close of the serv- ices the same kind-hearted steward gave her hearty shake of the hand, adding how pleased he would be to see her at the services each Sunday. Then, whispering, he said: But let me tell you, we don't get duffer like this in the pulpit every Sunday New York Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Bed Table for Invalid.

If bed-table is not available for the invalid, the leaf of the sewing ma chine will make a good substitute. or a sewing table, two legs resting upon the floor. the other two turned under few books placed upon the bed will prop up the other end of the table and prevent it from pressing upon the pa- tient.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

There has been a serious pest of lo- custs i'll China near Ranking this sum- mer. They were the hatehings of the swarms which arrived last fall from hiangpei. in June covering the ground in some places to thickness of several inches.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

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The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

Hoops, who had just motored home to the summer place of the Hoops family, at Seventy-fifth street and Santa Fe avenue. looked askance at his son bargain.
 But trade is a trade, and there was the goat, and a nice new tan harness. Also there was the lawn mower and a good start of grass wait ing his immediate attention. He de- elared now that it was an inspiration which prompted him to put them to- pathar Tho trial wac moro than enc
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

animal pawnshop. Recently a man did this. getting SEQ on dog that was easily worth $50, the pawnbroker said. But he was trick dog which had been taught to open doors. So in due time he opened a door and let himself out while letting the pawnbroker in. D.
 Potter. who $ the trainer for the New York Hippodrome, owns the shop. He takes camels. lions, elephants, any ami mals There are no charges for in- terest on the loan, the only charge being for the keep of the animals,
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Bryan Visits Wilson.

Washington. - President Watson and former Secretary Bran met at the White House for the first time since MT. Bryan resigned For nearly an hour the two were alone together. They parted smiling.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Distinctly Northern Bird,

The worlds migrating champion, according to Prof. Cooke, is the arc tic tern. It nests as far north as land has been discovered or bird can find anything stable on which to build its nest A nest of this bird has been found within seven and one-half de- grees of the North pole, and it con. tained downy chick surrounded by wall of new snow that had been scooped out of the nest by one of the parent birds.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
New Comet Discovered.

Cambridge.-The discovery of comet, visible in a small telescope. was announced by Professor Edward c. Pickering. director of the Harvard observatory.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Good News for the Wife.

A local preacher who was in the habit of taking his wife with him to his preaching appointments, said on arrival at the chapel: My dear, you go in there; you will be all right. must go round to the vestry."
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Quick With the Answer.

Mistress-Bridget. how many times must I tell YOU not to answer me back?
 j5ridget-Shure, mum, an jist as many times as ye go sassin' me in the first place.-Boston Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Bank of Encland Hit.

Berlin. = According to reports brought by traveller who has reach. ed Amsterdam from England, the Bank of England was hit by Zeppelin bombs during the last air raid on London.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
impressive Array.

How did that diplomatic document impress you?"
 As splendid procession of words that took a remarkably long time to pass specified point"
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Plans Jitney Submarine

Washington = Henry Ford of De- troit will see Secretary Daniels of the Navy Department. It is said he wishes to talk about plan he has evolved for a small submarine
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Ereiahter Gives up Gun.

Newport News, Va-The British steamer Waimana, detained here tor several weeks bcause she carried mounted gun on her afterdeck, dis mounted the gun and cleared for Buenos Aires with fuel coal.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

movie show on Sunday night He saw a jungle film. Giraffes. tigers lions and elephants frisked across the screen, charged. slew and gobbled their prey. His back hair bristled as he later pulled the covers up to his nose and sank back into his pillow.
 Horrible dreams outdid the movies f1ickering films. Reed was be- ing pursued by countless sdenizens of the impenetrable jungle fastnesses. The climax came at last. A huge African elephant cornered Reed. On
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Cotton Brinos ii 1.8 Cents.

Houston.-Cotton sold at Garrison at II 1-Sc, and cotton seed at s2S. As a result, says dispatch from that point, farmers are hauling in from every direction and selling freely.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
The Result.

What do you think?. Algernon went to see Mabel and she observed his collar was turned down."
 "Well?"
 'So was he"
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Wonder of Golden West Is Found in Los Angeles

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  be slesp California Reed
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Cause Enough, at Times

woman loves her home and her housework. but her favorite occuna. tion is that of pitying herself.-Tone. ka Daily Capital.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Now You Can Pawn Your Pet Animals in New York

NEW YoRK-Among the curious industries livelihood IN New ordinary pawnshop
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Kansas City Goat Proves to Be Good Farm Hand

KANSAS cITYThe ability IN old
 of SIP
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30
Grand Rapids Man Studies Fishing in ParIor

GRAND RAP1DSseveral VI to him entirely conjecture
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-30

DWW HAT the European war has dis W turbed the economic and com M mereial situation in practically M every civilized country in the
 world is q fact UpI1# known tn
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-09-11
Testing an Explosive.

One OF the most dangerous of cYplo-
stves Is iodidc OF nitrogen, Il black DON
der which the slightest touch will
often cause to explode when dry viii.
great violence. In experiments t. &C..
terminc tie Causc/of its cNtrrinr ">
plosivcncSS Sonic damp iodiIc OF l...e..
gen waS rubbed ON the Striu.> ll .
bass Tiol. 1t is known that the Siriuy,
of such an instrument will vihralr
when those of Il similar Instrument
having an equal tension are plHynI
upon. III this case. after the explosive
had become thoroughly dry upon the
strings, another bass viol w:lS hruu.s'!,
near and the strings sounded. Ny .
certain note the iOdidc OF nitrp"rr ,.
the prepared Instrument exploded lr
was found that the explosion occ,.r,,..
only when rate OF vibration OF ~i..,
Il second WIS communicated ,u tj..
prepared strings. Vibration Of tnr 4
string caused an explosion. While. i!..l
OF the T. string had no effect
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-09-11
EAST INDIAN IDOLS.
Some That Are Guar4Sd and SaIuted
BY British Troops

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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-09-11
SENTRIES FOR CHURCHES.
Custom Forced by Native Feuds In
the Melanesian islands,


In the Mcanesian islands the natives
carry on feudS with Il more relentless
hatred even than the vcndcttistcs Of
Corsica. In these islands Christianity
has been made. at least in outward
aspect, the religion Of the people
mat 1T really does mean something
to the Melanesian is evidenced by the
reply l received from an intelligent old
chief when | asked him why he did not
become Il Christian.
I'm to be- he said, when l kill the
devil who kill my boy five years ago
SO rclcntlessly are these ferds car
r1ed on that it is the custom for Il IA
tive Of wealth with Il grievance agains,
another, but who finds it impossible OF.
ineXpcdient to kill his enemy and Sc
cure his head himself. to hire II plofcs
slonal' murderer and pay him upon the
delivery Of the head.
Often in the years that are just gone
1ndiScrininatc killing went On with
Such savage persistence that even dur
Ing church service pot shots" were
taken at marked wOrShipers through
the doors and windows.
The situation became so acute In ono
village that the government was petit
TONED, and the response was the loan
to the missionary of rifle.
The missionary took the hint and
armed one of his natives who stood
guard outside the church during scr,,.
ices.
And so it became the fashion on many
or the islands to add Il sentry to the
church rOllS.-Clcvcland Plain Dealer
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-09-11
q Curious Experience.

LOmbrOSO, the famous Italian crimi-
nOlOgiSt, once had Il curious expert
encc. lie was in Il printing" office cor
rcctng the proofs in his "Dclinuuent
Man with the chief reader when on
reaching page which dealt with Il
young man who, i1npcllcG by jealousy,
had stabbed his fianccc he made n sur
prising discovery. The prOofreader
was this man.
"Suddcnly,' LombrosO said in telling
the story, he threw himself at my
feet declaring that he would commit
suicide if l published this story with
his name. His tace, before very gen
tie, was completely altered and almost
terrifying. and was really afraid that
he would kill himself or me on the spot
l tore up the proofs and for several
editions omitted his story"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-09-11
A LESSON FOR THE NURSE.
She Didn't Like II When She Was Paid
IN Her Own Coin.

A mother overheard her nurse girl
talking to Che child she was putting to
sleep, and among other legends Of the
this: IF YOU don't so to sleep this very
minute Il great big. awful, black bear,
with eyes like Goals Of fire and sharp.
white. cruel teeth will come out from
under the bed and c-a-t-y -O-u-a-l-l upr'
The poor little thing nestled down I'M
der the clothes to dream Of hOrrid
bears eating her up.
That night when the Stolid nurse had
composed herself in her own comfort
able bed and had put the light out
there came 4 sudden rap ut the door,
and the voice Of the mistress called
loudly through the panels: Maggie!
Maggie! Get Up as quick us you can!
There's burglar under your bed" AT
the word "hurSlar the girl Sprang
screaming from the bed. tore open the
door and fcl! into Mysteries in the hall.
. The lesson was more instructive than
the mistress designed, but when the
girls fears had claimed she said to her:
"Iou did no. hesitate to tell my deli
cate child, who could not possibly
know that il WAS Il lie, Il cruel story
about a bear under her bed Now,
when | treat You to the same kind Of a
story, YOU are nearly frightened to
death. Tomorrow you can go into the
kitchen and work there You are not
fit to care for little childrcn."-St. Lou
Is GlObe-Dcmocrnt.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-09-11
The Siamcse Topknot

A Siamcse Child, whether boy or
Slrl, wears its hair in Il little topluut
until 1t has attained the ago Of eleven
or twelve years. On reaching this age
the topknot cutting ceremony takes
place. The child is dressed in its host
And'amid much rejoicing OF relatives
ana friends the topknot is cut. one
lock ut II time. The head is then com
plctely shaved by the priests. All
guests invited to the ceremony brir-
presents. usually money. which *
carefully invested for the child bv is
parents or guardians. \ young p:i.rc
or princess will sometimes receive AS
much rs $4,000 in presents ut his or
hrr tnlikn'I cutting cr"rinuny. while
Il poor child may get $40 or :;lI--Wi,lr
World Magazine
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-09-11
How Coal Fire Protects Itself

curious way in which Il fire in the
heart Of coal pile keeps itself from
being put out is noted in Il mining
journal. Such fires often start in the
interior Of large piles Of coal owing
to heat developed by slow oxidntion,
which is prevented by the size Of thq
pile from escaping into the air Sues
hres are difficult to put out owing to
the fact that the burning mass turns
the coal around il into coke, which is
nearly inpcr'viOus to water. The pile
may thus be thoroughly drruchrd with
out putting out the fire. which it never
really reaches. The only way to deal
with the situation is 10 drive into The
pie SllarpcnrI iron pipe long cuouy.i
to reach tie burning Goa! and then -
couple hos" Ia the UPPER cad nlIr
turn on the WHt""