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The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
GENERAL BATTLE imminent
ALONG TEXAS xlC0 BORDER
Sixty Bandits Surrounded By
Aeroplanes Fight For Lives
With u. S. Troops

were then put TO work TO trace the
fleeing Mexieans, aud located them
within a short time.
According TO the story told today
by Stanley Dodds, one OF the three
Americans kidnapped dozen miles
north OF Brownsville late yesterday.
his two companions were tortured
before they were killed. He said
the bottoms of their feet were cut
away. and boiling water poured on
them. Then their heads and bories
were riddled with bullets.
The Mexican who was killed in
the skirmish with soldiers and arm
ed civilians Just before dusk last
night. when Doods succeeded in es-
Gaping wore the uniform of SOL
der from the Matamoras garrison.
Posses are being hastily formed
throughout this territory and prac-
tically every citizen Is armed In
anticipation OF a general battle
along the border Officers are hav-
ing difficulty in restraining soldiers
held at their bases, from joining
with the commands already IN the
field. II is believed here that an
embargo on all shipments to Mexico
will be declared at once.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
Optimism Prevails De-
spite AlOOfness of
Great Britain
GERMANY MUST
MODIFY TERMS
K e turnin g Sanity
Sensed in European
Ruling Circles,

WASHINGTON, Sept. a.
America is willing TO settle it's
LusitanIa and Arabic reparatIon
claims against Germany at The
Hague.
For this statement there was
the highest state department au-
thority today. The suggestion
was said 20 be Germany's-un.
official as yet, but to be formal
W submitted a little later. This.
1t was explained, did not mean
arbitration Of the submarine
warfare proposition. on this
point Germany has already
yielded. II relates only to the
amount the kaiser must pay for
the lives Of Americans who have
perished on ships sunk by the
kaiser'S U.boats
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
Campaign Begun by
Times Spreading
Over Country
GRAFTERS AGAIN
ACTIVE LOCALLY
Public w armed to
Probe All Subscrip-
ton Schemes

The Times campaign against the
I'VE Boys" men who solicit funds
FOR invalid newspaper men" or
promise country wide publicity
through the press associations In re-
turn Tor a good sized check. or use
countless other dishonest methods
OF obtaining money from oyer-busy
business men who haven't time to
investigate. has won the attention
OF Merle Sidener, chairman of the
national vigilance committee OF the
Associated Advertising Clubs of the
World
Herbert s. Houston, OF Doubleday,
Rage n CO. president OF the Asso-
ciated Advertising Clubs OF the
World called Mr. Sldener's atten-
tion 10 the stories printed In The
Times, about two months ago, show
ing the methods by which the 1--WE
boys" do their work. and recon-
mended that the vigilance commit
tee get busy. Mr.. Sidener promptly
asked for copies OF The Times in
which the exposure was printed. He
said that the national vigilance com
rIittce has had some Information re.
GGrding the practices of the I'VE
boys Local vigilance committees
will probably lie instructed to look
cut for tho grafters. and to expose
them As soon as they begin their
operations
Reports from men who have been
approached recently indicate that
the "Wo boys" have again begun
operations In Detroit. and merchants
and professional men who are asked
for contributions ana are shown a
list 81 people who have already
sLbscribedT will do well 10 make a
thorough investigation OF the solicit
tors credentials before they decide
e. contribute
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
Bu rNITED PRESs.

ROME, Sept 3.-Rovereto. the
largest Austrian city TO fall before
the italian advance on Trent is be-
ing occupied by the kings troops.
The Rovereto forts. which blocked
the ltatlian advance on Trent. only
l3 miles away. were blown up early
yesterday. and the Austrians began
10 evacuate the city retreaung
northward up the Adige valley In
the direction OF Trent Before re-
firing the enemy forces demolished
all the historic italian monuments
and set fire to the homes OF Italian
residents
AFTER tho garrison had withdrawn.
Austrian artillery, stationed on tho
heights overiooNug the town from
the north. poured a heavy Ere into
Rovereto throughout yesterday. com
plctnr tbo work Of ruin These
batteries were engaged by the Ital-
ian gunncrs 'aod partly slenced The
FIRST Italian troops began entering
Rovereto before dusk last nlght. ae-
eorj.np to dispatches received here
today
Capture OF Rovercto marks the
greatest single victory In the italian
advance upon Trent. the goal OF
General Cadornas forces 10 ehe
NORTH Though the AusU,Rns have
constructed barrlcades across the
valley between Rovereto and Trent
military men here believe the Ital-
ian troops will approach Trent It,
SELF before winter halts military
operations
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
WILSON ASKS
FOR NATIONAL
DEFENSE DATA
Rn rNITED PRERR.

WASHINGTON. Sept S.--Lefters
by President Wilson 10 Secretaries
Garrison and Daniels. asking army
and navy data for his national de
fense recommendation 10 congress
we're interpreted today as bearing
cut previous statements that drastic
economies in other departments are
relied upon. rather than special tax.
g.. to provide funds tor military
and ncet expansion program Navy
plans we're understood TO be pretty
well formulated
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
FIRES BURN
MUCH GRAIN
North Dakota Farmers
Are Victims of
Prairie Fire
BIZ UNITED PRESS

DEVILS LAKE, y. D. Sept. a.
Rain fell today and hopes are enter.
tained that this will stop the
prairie fire started by a spark from
a Great Northern train that threat
ened all the dry wheat in this sec
ton Much wheat IN shocks and as
dry as powder. has been destroyed.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
BY CHARLES p. STEWARD.

tStaf Correspondent United Press }
WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.-Peace
was In the air here today.
There were pessimists, but they
were little needed
Due note was taken OF the fact
that Great Britain seemed unen-
thusiastic over the German mem
orandum The semi.offlcial White
House statement that ;he president
could take no step until both sides
wished Il. was not overlooked. II
was conceded that the terms Ger.
many suggested tentatively, through
Ambassador BernstorR. doubtless
CContinucd on rage Twelve
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
1870 LOSE LIVES WHEN
BRITISH TRANSPORT IS
SUNK OFF DARDANLLEES
LATE NEWS BULLETINS

PARIS, Sept. 3.-AbsoIute
quiet along the entire battle
front, so far as infantry actions
we're concerned, was reported
by the war office this afternoon.
Artillery engagements eontin'
ued throughout the night but
without important incident.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vicinity Tridny night
and Saturday, partly cloudy light 60
moderate variable winds.
Lower MichiEaut Generally fair to-
night nnd saturday.
For the upper lakes Variable
windsg gencrnlly fair weather Fri-
day night and saturday.
For the lower lakes Light to mod
crate variable wtuds and overcast
weather, Eriday night and SATURDAY.
Highest temperature this date In
past az years. ~, In tSoSi lowest. 40.
In 1877.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
Even the Underlings
Are. Furnished Cars
at Public Expense
1873 MACHINES
OWNED BY CITY
Funds Often Juggled
to Replenish the
Supply

The city administration moves on
ruuberured wheels The number
OF automobiles and trucks. exclu.
sive OF the heavy apparatus belong
Ing TO the fire department. now own.
eG by the city and operated by city
employees totals 49,. representing q
large investment o: the taxpayers
money when the original cost aud
daily up-keep are figured.
None OF the hne touring cars and
rosdstera used 10y city employees in
The various departments bears dis
TIT gushing marks Lucky indeed
are the cit employees holding jobs
that iaclude The use OF nice auto
mobile for kyrIding after working
hours
Commissioner Gillespie has almost
completely motorized the police de
rhgJmcnt Ne says hat the increas-
ed number of automobiles has great
ly Increased the efficiency OF his de-
IsrtmeHt Detectives. inspectors and
wany uniformed men 90 about their
work In comfortable automobiles
The city provldes a seven.passen-
scr Packard touring car for the com.
missioner private use other cars
So use IN the department include 10
Eve passenger Ford touring cars.
eight FIVE passenfcr Dodge touring
cars one seven passenger Paige
touring car, Two passenger
Hupp touring cars one six-passen-
ger Hudson touring car and two
Ford roadstcrs, in addition 70 seven
9.passcnEer Packard police patrols
shd six 10 passenger Cadillac police
atrols.
ln The department OF public works.
Commissioner Fcnkell recognizes
Jgc economic efficiency OF the auto.
mobile He has a large number OF
them. including trucks
secretary Porter Murphy whose
office duties are most connning. has
y city-owned Dodge touring car for
his use. The commissioner has the
usc of seven.p passenger car with
n driver The following cars are In
tho department OF public works
one passenger Cadillac tour
ing car, Eve nye-passenger Dodge
touring cars, two vcpassenger
Warren touring cars two hye-pas
senger Buick touring cars. Two sew
Cn-passenEer Chalmers touring cars
ono Cartercar roadster. six Ford
Toadsters. three Buick roadsters and
three nye-ton G-M-C trucks, four
fve.ton Packard trucks four FIVE.
ton Peerless trucks and two oneton
buick trucks
Park Commissioner Dust has the
use OF seven-passenger Packard
touring car and driver. In use I'm
his department are. one fve-pas-
senger Chalmers touring car, one
four-passenger Ford touring car.
one Warren roadster. one Paige
roadster. three Ford roadsters, one
REQ roadster, and one Buick road
ster Among It's heavy vehicles the
department has one-ton Packard
truck, a four-ton Packard truck, and
nine three and one.half ton Packard
motor busses
The board OF water commissions
ers uses hvepassenger Paige tour
ing car. five-passengcr Lozler tour.
Ing car. three Ford roadstere. one
IIudeou roadster ak Ford trucks,
tCobtinued on PRgc Tweive.)
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
RaveretO, Gateway to
Trent, Is Taken by
Italian Troops
AUSTRIANS
lombard TOWN
c ON pl e w Ork of
Ruin Begun by
Their Foes

BERLIN, (Vla Wireless to
SayVille, L. I. Sept "a Brit
ish transport struck mine of
the entrance to the Dardanelles
and sank with 800 officers, 1850
men and a crew Of 800, according
TO dispatch today from Sofia.
All aboard were drowned. Six
hundred bodies have been re-
covered.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
Turks Aemmed ln.

PARIS. Sept S.-An Athens dis
patch to news agency today
stated that a large Turkish force
has been surrounded by the Allies
at the Dardanelles.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03

one ycRr HRo today Highest tom
pernture, "a lowest. h6l mean, G6g
pn rtiy cloudy weather.
The sun sets Friday at TtO3 y.
and rises nt .. m. saturday.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03

is HONORED
AMSTERDAM Sept

AMSTERDAM Sept 3.-Koiser
Wilhelm has conferred the Black
Eagle upon Field Marshal Macker.
sen for the Quick capture Of the Rus
elan stronghold OF Brest Litovsk
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03
uo.,, cIemcn. Mineral spr,nEs.

Discovered 90 years agn. Ihousnuds
90 psople testify 60 lts WON lrrful
cures o. rheuma tam aud Kindred dis
ea~cs. street cars every 90 minutes
ADJ
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03

May Be change IN Weather.
but no change VA quality OF Griswold
Lunch, bOc.--Adv
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03

prfntinE the pIniu neat kiud-that
o. yfeht-Tine~ Job Dcpt.--Msin 1870.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03

PrtntinE the plain neat kind--thst
ls right-rimes Job Dept.--MRin 452O.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-03

Saves your time
your eyes
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-05-01
Dynamite On The Farm

On Thursday, April Is, DR.. j. H.
SQulres, q Cornell graduate, who is in
the agricultural department of the
dupont Powder Company, spoke to
the agricultural students of Delaware
College on "The Use of Explosives in
Agriculture. After explaining that
powder was first used by the Chinese,
he stated in some detail that dyna-
mite is made by the absorption of
nitro glycerine by some such base as
wood pulp. Finished dynamite is
from 20 20 60 per cent nitro glycerine.
A stick of dynamite weighs about Y
a pound, is 8 or s inches long, and
about one-half inch il diameter. The
primer, by means of which the dyna-
mite cartridge is fired, consists of a
very sensitive cap filled with fulmin-
ate of mercury mixed with a little
chlorate of potassium, and a fuse
which is coated with gelatine when it
is to be used under water. DR..
Squires said that there were three
ways Of placing !ynamite for blast
ing:-1 Drilling a hole in the rock
and inserting the charge; (2) drilling
hole under the rock in the earth by
means of a crowbar and inserting
the charge very satisfactory method)
90 "mud-capping", which consists in
laying charge on top of the rock
and covering it with a foot or so of
mud. The latter method is effective
because dynamite in exploding seems
to seek the line of greatest resistance.
The speaker then explained briefly
the methods of stump blasting. ditch
ing and sub-soiling by dynamite.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-05-01

or legumes are used, Apply 100 pounds
of nitrate of soda broadcast in the row
when the corn is II to Is inches high.
All fertilizers except nitrate of soda
should be applied broadcast and har-
rowed into the soil when the seed bed
i being prepared.
cen. Any pure variety that
y S. -.... mattress we'll in the local
i,y sh5t,i planted. Use only live,
led seed. Nub and tip AL ears be-
fore shelling, otherwise the seed can
not be evenly dropped by the planter.
Never import seed corn for the main
crop. If new seed is necessary, get it
from some neighbor. When starting
with new variety get only enough
for a small plot. If the variety proves
successful, seed can be selected for
next years planting.
Time to Plant. Plant as soon as the
ground is warm enough for prompt
termination, and not before. Early
Aim to finish by May 10th.
Local conditions, such as late sea-
sons, rainfall, cold soils, or the pres
ence of cover crop, sometimes delay
the time of planting.
Method of Planting. The difference
in yield between planting in checks or
in the drill is slightly in favor of the
latter, but generally, the difference is
not great enough to pay for the extra
labor required to destroy the weeds in
the drill. A good RUE to follow is:
If the land is foul with weed seed. or
labor is scarce. check the corn; if the
land is clean, either method can be
employed; if it is rolling land, drill the
corn. bv all means.
Planting on the level is easiest and
best, except in wet, stiff bottoms,
where ridging is likely to prove most
successful. On certain loose, dry,
sandy soils or late in a dry spring,
planting in a shovel furrow gives
good results.
Rate of Planting. Yield is closely
related to the rate of planting. If
maximum results are expected, plant
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-05-01

as thick as the land viii bear. Gen
orally thicker planting than is custo-
mary will give greater yield. AL
ways plant enough corn to insure a
stand, as replanting seldom pays. The
rate of planting depends upon the fer
fifty and preparation of the land. On
good soils three stalks per hill, in 312
foot checks, or IA inches apart in 312
foot rows. is about the right thickness.
On average soils pc stalks per hill, or
Is inches in the drill, is advised. On
poor soils such as should not be plant
planting gives the best yields. For
maximum yields on highly prepared
and fortified soil, 10000 to $4,000
stalks per acre are necessary.
Depth of Planting. Plant only deep
enough to insure moisture for good
termination. Early IN the spring on
well prepared seed bed, one inch is
deep enough. Later, two or three in
ches deep may be necessary
Cultivation. This should be shallow,
to conserve moisture, liberate plant
food, xii weeds and allow roots to
feed in the rich top soil. Narrowing
corn few days after planting de-
strOys weeds just sprouting, and al
lows the first cultivation to be delayed
d few days. After the corn is up, Gull
tivate with a smoothing harrow or
weeder at least once. This can be
done until the corn is six to eight in
ches high. The first cultivation other
than the above may be deep. but be-
fore the corn is six inches high. All
other cultivation should be shallow
not over two inches deep-un.ess after
a hard, packing rain, when little
deeper cultivation is permissible if the
corn is not over y inches high.
Cultivation should be every eight or
ten days. or oftener if crust is form
ed, and should be continued until corn
is five feet high. In case of dry wea-
Their, a dust mulch should be maintain
ed until silking time.
Suckers. Suckering depends on the
fertility OF the soil, the amount of
water present, and the variety of corn.
Thicker planting tends to reduce the
number of suckers. Experiments show
no advantage gained by pulling the
suckers; however, seed stalks make
better ears than those made on suck
ers. If suckering is done. do it when
the ground is moist and before the
corn is eight inches high.
Harvesting. Pulling fodder should
never be practiced. because the gath
ering is very hard and expensive; in
damp weather it is difficult to cure the
blades and on an average one bushel
Of corn is lost by shriUkage for every
100 pounds of fodder saved.
If the corn is harvested for the
grain alone, it should be gathered as
early as the corn is dry enough, so it
will have a chance to dry out and
freezing will not injure its germina-
ton. If the corn is used for slage, it
should be cut when in a hard glaze.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-05-01
TAX COLLECTOR
a YEARS OLD
Expected to Resign on Account
of FeebIeness - Gained
Strength and TWenty-four
Pounds by Taking vinoI.

Corinth, Miss: 81 am a city tax
collector and seventy-four years of age.
was in a weak, rundown condition so
that | became exhausted by every little
exertion. My druggist told me about
Vinol, and decided to take it. In
week | noticed considerable improve
ment; | continued its use and now |
have gained twenty pounds in weight,
and feel much stronger. l consider
Vinol fine tonic to create strength for
Did people. u. A. PRICE, Corinth.
Miss.
AS one grows old their organs act
more slowly and less effectually than in
youth, circulation is poor, the blood
gets thin, the appetite poor and diges-
ton weak. Vinol, our delicious cod liver
and iron tonic, is the ideal strengthened
and body builder for old folks because
it creates a good healthy appetite,
strengthens digestion, enriches the
blood, improves circulation and in this
natural manner builds up, strengthens
and invigorates feeble, rundown, nerv-
GUS and aged people, and if it does not do
all we say, We will pay back your
money.
n. c. WELLS, DRUGGIST, ELKToN, MD.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-05-01

Il have used Chamberlain's Tab
lets off and on for the past six years
whenever my liver shows signs of be-
ing IN a disordered condition. They
have always acted quickly and given
me the desired relief" writes Mrs. F.
H. Trubus. Springville, n. Y. For sale
by all dealers. adyt#
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-05-01
SUGGESTIONS
N CORN GROWING

5 capital, and when rightly in
p tood Tor man or beast, re-
eater dividends than any other
op. Practically third OF
OF farm crops, and one-ffth
improved farm lands of the
States, is devoted to corn. Ex-
a few localities IN the United
a mans standing in the COM
as a farmer is rated by his
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-01-15

Late Thursday afternoon, Decssnbss
81, IN order came from the shsrii's
ONCE placing the lid" whore II b.
long, according to Law. This meant
that the saloons shall closs ct each
midnight and remain % until Q o'clock
next morning, slso that upon closing
at midnight Of Saturdays to remain
closed until .. m. the following Mon
day. All slot machines and gambling
devicss were ordered relegatsd and I'll
games of chance, candy punch bassdl
and slot machines wherever located
were ordered to be done away With.
According to the order gambling 10 70
be done away with In Colorado. The
order wsa put Into effect Throughout
the whole state. bsing sent out from,
the state oiiicisls In Denver. - Ridgway
Sun.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-01-15

President Wilson'S protest to the
British GovernmeY again., the seizure
Of American vessY Ia bound for neutral
ports has slIcItedf . great deal Of die
cussion. II has been found that am.
munitiou and In pIements Of war have
been .ecrsted In bales Of hay aud other
articles supposl ed to he neutral COM
n'odities. II Great Britain Ia able to
prevent Germany from coming over
here or any where else, aud purchasing
implements Of war, abe has right to
see that 20 neutral power shall send
those thugs into her euemiss country.
The biggest fuss has been made by
senator Walsh Of Montana, who Of
course. hap large interests in copper
mines, and copper h used very largely
In manufacturing ammunition, shells
and etc. 50 Mr.. Walsh 10 very snx.
ious that the copper mines Of Mon
tans shall sell ~ much copper a. posi-.
BILE, regardless Of where 1t goes. Wash
iugtop ,slter.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-01-15

Somebody has said that thers are
,nors young men In the penitsotlsry
In this countvy learning trades than
there are outside Of them. The princi.
pal cause of this h, We are educating
our young men fos gentlemen; trying
10 make lswysn, docton aud clssks
out of material nature intended for
blscksniths, caspsotsrs, aud Others
hswess of wood and drawsru of wstss.
II b . mistake and . big one IN teach
boys aud girls By 'nsInuas.on OF Other.
wiss thst 10 lsbos " Hlsgrscssvi. os n
labor b n~osssary ios . livelihood 10
eoitos . gsnsssl oocupetion, and thst
N Do nothing Ios . living y more b..
coming The socssty In which they u.
pscs - now snd hsvs ssspsos.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-01-15
A csrsodsy 10 Doctor.

Juan Msstines u Capulin. under
went IN operation ~ u. Joseph sani'
tarium last Sunday during which one
Of his legs was a,nputated u the thigh.
The operation waa for sArco'na loan
Ger Of the bone) of the knee and the
patient withstood the operation veil
and hiss snod chance 10 live without
the cancer germ sprsads, which 10 not
frequent In such casea,
The limb was amputated at the hip
by means Of spinal anAssthesia ---in.
lection Of stovaine into spinal canal.
The operation, which consumed s.
minutes, was witnessed by the patient
In full possession throughout In full
possession Of his faculties and senses,
except the realix>tion Of palm. He
conversed with = friend aud othem
and took . keen interest In the steps
Of the operation.
The limb was greatly enlarged by
the disease, measuring 81 inches In cir.
cumference, and weighed ~ pounds.
The four doctors, Biles aud McFad-
xean Of this city, and Pollock and
Trueblood OF Monte Vista, had never
seen such On enlargement, neither had
any Of the six nurses present at the
operation. The leg h considered .
curiosity and will 10 sent To the Hate
Medical museum.-Dei Norte Pros.
pector.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-01-15
ArriOla Items.

The community was shocked to learn
Of F. E. Randall suffering = paralytic
stroke Saturday. DIR. johnson was
Immediately summoned but death
came to his relieve monday night.
A daughter WAS born to.Mr. and MIS-
MONT Mccall on Friday last. Into this
big family Of dainty daughters aud
lusty soRs this new sister came and
found . place Of hearty welcome.
ID. J. Christy had the misfortune to
have . 6neer almost severed from his
hand while saving wood at George
hcNeils Friday. The doctor was called
and dressed the wound but II will be
some time before he can Use his hand.
A. w. Dillon returned from Alamosa
sad reports very pleasant trip having
sakeu bis apples through without
fvssing. .
Rev. c. f. Harris and family took
dinner Ut the Guernsey's In nildred
Sunday.
The infant sou Of Mr. and Mrs. Dick
Aosssn " having . hsrd time with the
wnoop'ns cough but We hope he vii
soon css'n 70 mend.
n n. Dil'oo snd fsni'iy came Gown
70 Aff'o'e sunday night snd stayed
until nonaay'
A we'll filled house greeted Rev.
Harris at Mildred sunday aud listened