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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-01
ZEPPELIN RAIDER
BREAKS AND SINKS
Attempt of Crew to Tow Air
ship Into Port Fails.
Men Are Captured.
International News servlce: .

International News Service
LONDON. April 1.-One Of the
zeppelin airships that raided the
eastern counties of England Friday
night was destroyed, the admiralty
announced Saturday
Severely damaged the German
raider had to descend to the surface
Of the water off the estuary Of the
Thames. Its crew surrendered and
an attempt was made to tow the yep
pelin 10 shore. but il broke up.
The following official statement
was issued by the admiralty today:
During the night a damaged yep
pelin was observed 20 descend off
the Thames estuary II surrendered
on the approach OF patrol vessels.
The crew was taken off. The airship
vas taken in tow. but she suisse
Guently broke up and sank
The disposition of the captured
zeppelin crew has not yet been an
nounced. In view Of the fact that
many unfortifed towns have been
attacked in the various raids Of the
German aerial squadrOns. the gov
eminent Will undoubtedly be urged
TO withhold from the prisoners the
customary privileges accorded TO
captured men
NiTShips Of Latest Type.
The afrships that participated i'm
last nights raid are believed 70 have
been the latest type Of zeppelins
constructed by Germany. They were
larger than any previously seen and
appeared 70 develop greater engine
power. enabling them TO rise 20 n
high altitude more quickly.
The squadron approached tho
coast flying low. but the airsh.ps
parted company as soon as they
we're revealed by the searchlights
mounted for this purpose.
Some Of the airships seemed 20
lose their bearings soon after thev
had passed the coast and dropped
bombs prOmiscuouslv in fields ana
open spaces
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-01

cf the outcome OF that investigation.
5nternationaI News Service.
WASHINGTON April THE
submarine controversy with Ger
many cannot be brought 20 a head
for several days. officials explained
Friday The fact that Germany de-
clines 10 assume responsibility on in
formation il now has ON hand has.
as expected. thrown the burden Of
proof on the United States. Oficiais
pointed out Friday that 10 amass
this proof may take week or 10
days Meanw hile Sec'y Lansing viii
compile ali OF the evidence that can
he gathered. using that from Ameri-
can citizens as the basic proof and
that from aliens and from the
French and British governments as
supplemental. IL was pointed out
however. that the situation easily
might be changed at any time by
Germany receiving "A report from a
submarine commander still out that
ne wrecked the Sussex.
Wilson on Cruise.
The president left for "A week end
=
and will be in wireless touch with
Washington n anything important is
wanted of him.
The obstacle to any immediate
action. ii developed today. is that the
affdavits OF Americans so far fled
here are not acc eptable under the
rules Of evidence. All the great es-
sertials ian this cabled document are
based on hearsay evidence which is
not conclusive. IL is hoped that this
may be remcdied when the addition
al statements secured 10y the Paris
and London embassies reach this
city between now and the first Of
next week.
Teutonic circles continue Co cN-
press the hope that an amicahle add
justment of the points I'm dispute viii
be reached. At both the German and
the Austrian EN- bassics Ercat stress
Is laid upon The belief that the
Hedges already given could not have
been violated with official consent
and that If It he shown that Ger
many was TO blame for the Sussex.
something which officials viii not
admit. complete reparation certainly
will De made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-01
MUD. AXLE DEEP. HOLDS
Up AMERICAN TRUCK TRAIN

International News Service.
COLUMBUS. ". NJ. April Mud
that is axle deep iu the ruts rs hold
ing up at Gibson ranch truck
train that left at 9 o'clock yesterday
afternoon 20 carry supplies 20 Gen.
Pershing's troops The heavy rain
continued today and no Improvement
IN weather conditions is in prospect.
Fifty-four new trucks have ar
rived here and they are being loaded
20 leave as soon as there is "a chance
CT their getting through
Lieut. BrJInzel. provost marshal.
last night arrested Jean Dufrenes. a
former lieutenant Of villa. The pris-
oner was released after he had given
a satisfactory account Of his move
ments-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-01
Informs Washington Berlin
Office Seeking Information
in Regard to Subma-
rine'S Nationality.
BURDEN OF PROOF AT
PRESENT WITH u. S.
May Take Ten Days For State
Department to Collect
All Evidence on
Case.
Tnternational News Service:

1Rfernatfonal News Service.
WASHINGTON. April 1.-Sec'y
OF state Lansing announced today
that Ambassador Gerard at Berlin
had reported that ne had been adj
Vised by German officials that the
German admiralty Is investigating
the attack on the Sussex and the
sinking of the Englishman. sup
pOsedly by submarines. Gerard add
cd that they assured him they would
inform him at the earliest moment
cf the outcome OF that investigation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-01
THE WEATHER

ISDIANA-Cloudy I'm north and
central and probably rain IN extreme
south portion tonight and sunday
LOWER NICHIGAN.-Cloudy to-
night; colder i'm east portion; -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-01

WASHINGTON april War
department officials declared early
Friday that news ~ the death or
capture OF villa may be expected at
any time. They pointed out that tho
crushing blow administered by COL.
George Dodd's flying squadron 70
Villas main force must greatly
hearten the Carranzista forces Oper-
atins IN that section OF Mexico IL il
known that Carranza desires vety
much thar villa be taken by his own
men and army leaders here say that
now the bandit practically Is alone
he should prove easy prey for Mex
leans who know his secret haunts
and are anxious 90 get the rewards
offered for MS capture dead or alive.
Await Fight Details.
No reports Of additional lighting
came 70 the war department over
night but u was expected that fur
Their details from GEN Funston were
or The way and vii reach here very
soon
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
Educated Rooster.

"Spizzerlnktum" is an odd name
even for rooster, but this rooster is
no ordinary fowl. The bird comes
from a strain OF Barred Plymouth
Rocks. was Matched last May and
weighs six pounds. He is owned by
f. f. Bennett of Hartford City, who
refuses to part with his prize-winner
at any price. Judges at various fairs
where he has been shown, have told
the owner that he is most promising
bird, and this is borne out by the fact
that 800 has been offered for him.
Spizzerinktum" is also an educated
fowl. One of his chief delights is rid
ing the seat of specially constructed
wagon and holdinsthe reins over eight
boys who act as steeds for him. He
drove this team in the centennial pa
radc at Hartford City.-Indianapolts
News.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
FAKE FARM LOAN SOCIETIES
Department Of Agriculture Warns
Farmers to Beware Of Agents
Soliciting Subscriptions.

The United States department of
agriculture warns farmers against be-
ing deceived by certain parties who
are soliciting subscriptions to stock of
organizations which they claim are op-
Grated under the federal farm loan act.
1t seems that in some parts of the
country, shrewd promoters are organ
izing associations and selling capital
stock, giving these associations names
which seem to place them under the
farm loan act.
The federal farm loan board is now
organizing for work under the new ru-
raj credits law, and in due time farm
ers in every section of the country
VIII have an opportunity to organize
under this law and deal with the fed
eral farm loan board. Promoters who
are soliciting subscriptions for indie
pendent associations should be given a
wide berth.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
HAD ALL SHE COULD STAND
Despite Possible Proposal, "Younq
Old Maid" Was Unable to Put
Up With Bore.

1ole is a new and charming CORE
spOndent who describes herself as "a
rather young old maid In whom the
eager desire for matrimony is almost
overbalanced by an unfortunate sense
of the righteousness of all masculine
beings" Her letter relating some re-
cent experiences with male bores and
zanies Is too long to reproduce. We
print this brief excerpt
He talked of socialism from s 80 to
$3.50, of the war from then till 10 80
of Bernard Shaw and how he is diff
ferent from Chesterton till II :3O-and
then Of psychic therapeutics.
az am, you know he interjected,
connected with the Emmanuel move
ment.'
You surprise me- / murmured.
"Why should you be surprised that
/ am interested in so absorbing SUBJ
jectT he demanded. And I'm afraid
/ glanced at the clock as l an
swered:
"1 didn't imagine you could be con-
nected with any sort of a-er-move-
mentl
But Isn't 1t too badl l think he
would have proposed If I'd let him
talk for another hour or sol"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
PROUD OF THEIR MODEL SON
VI Course He Was Young, but Just
Then His Habits Were Abso-
iutely IrreproachabIe.

"Ah, well, Wife" said John Rumbles.
the honest farmer, though our corn
was stricken with quinsy this year.
and our pigs all got the ear disease.
and our cabbages were all hollow, and
our wheat had appendicitis, we have
the consolation Of knowing that we
have model son. Just think, Roland
has never smoked a cigarette in his
whole life"
Nor anything else, for that mat
ter" replied Susan, his honest wife.
And he would no more think of tax.
ing strong drink than he would of fly.
ing"
True" asserted honest John, with
a sickly smile. "And the regular hours
he keeps!'
Yes" put In honest Susan, eagerly.
ITO bed right after supper every night
regular as clockwork.
And for while John smoked In con-
templative silence. while Susan knit
ted away In her easy chair.
But, of course, there's this" said
John at length. 1--WE can't tell how
he'll be later on. We must remember
he's only six months old"
"Ah, John, we mustn't borrow trou-
bic. We have enough already, good
ness knows" snickered Susan.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
AVOID DRAFTS IN HEN HOUSE
Attention Given at Right Time VIII
Prevent Roup and Other Trou-
bIes-Leave Window Open.

Be sure that the house is tight on
three sides and that there is no chance
for draft to strike the hens. II hens
roost or are placed in a draft during
the fall and winter, colds are sure to
develop, which may result In roup and
other troubles.
The south side, or front, of the poul-
try house may be left comparatively
open, but should be under control, SO
that the openings may be closed gradu-
ally as the weather becomes cold.
Have muslin curtains in the front
or the house, or leave a window partly
open even on the coolest nights, to al
low some ventilation in the house.
Fowls will stand considerable cold
air, provided it is dry, and ventilation
Will keep the air thoroughly dry in the
house.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08

The market demand for candled
eggs has so increased in the last
few years that many egg farmers
are Gambling their shipments before
they go to the commission man or Ill
innate consumer. The call for eggs
in various degrees OF freshness neces-
states egg brokers' to grade accord
ing to blemishes and usage. For in
stance, the high-class restaurant trade
demands strictly fresh eggs in various
degrees of freshness and free from
spots upon the yolk, while the baker.
although desiring fresh eggs, will uti-
lie those slightly stale or having va
rious blemishes, visible but not Of
fensive. The sorting necessarily re-
suits in q different selling price for
each grade. In general, however, the
farmer receives uniform price, while
the middleman profits by Gambling and
selling at different prices, all of
which are above the fiat price and
the farmer.
Gambling on the farm, which re-
quires comparatively little time and
can be done at slight expense, is bring
Ing farmers now in the business a price
nearer to that of the city consumer.
Although under improved commercial
methods an expensive outfit is used,
the process does not require an ex-
tensive outlay or any particular ma
chine.
Years ago, before electricity was
so generally used, farmers and egg
men candled with nothing more elabo-
rate than an ordinary spermaceti can
die and darkened room. No ap-
paratus whatever was used to con-
dense the light, and the contents of
the egg were made visible by holding
the egg in front of the light. Some
have become very expert at this and
use the same method today. The
light is not bright, however and spe-
cial care must be taken not to bring
the candle too near the egg, as the
she'll becomes smoky very readily.
To center the Eight and focus the
rays through the egg in a more con-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08

denseo form simple apparatus is now
used on many farms. A piece of or
5-inch tin tubing, or 10 inches long
fastened to any kind of a stand
ard. Holes are made around the
lower rim for ventilation. The top is
covered with fiat piece of tin, amply
perforated to allow air circulation and
permit the candle to burn without
smoking. A hole slightly smaller in
diameter than the circumference of an
egg is made about three-quarters the
way up the cylinder. Short tubing of
the same diameter may or may not be
soldered at this opening to conduct the
rays out to the egg.
large candle is placed inside the
cylinder on n firm, spring holder, the
spring of which is adjusted sy expert
ment, so that the candle rises as it be-
comes of lighter weight in burning.
The purpose is to have the body of the
lame always opposite the aperture.
The room or closet in which this ap-
paratus is used is darkened ana the
contents of the egg show quite plainly
when the egg covers the opening.
Where available, an electric light bulb
is used instead of candle, and
better results are obtained from its
more powerful rays. Although many
defects are visible through the can
ding machine, farmers have found the
recognition of some of the more COM
mon to be great advantage. Since
Gambling investigation work has been
independently conducted In several
parts of the country, a slight confu-
sion of terms has arisen, due to va
rious naming of the defects. The terms
used here are those In most common
usage, but the important consideration
is not what the defect is called, but
what it is.
The illustration shows Gambling
apparatus in operation. Figs. ! and
show how the egg is held before the
light. Fig. 3 is an ordinary incubator
lamp; 4, INFESTED eggs; 5, infertile
eggs; 6, good eggs.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
Vanishing Trick.

Two local friends of a noted magi.
clan were his guests at dinner.
You do some wonderful things on
the stage" one of the friends observed,
but | am inclined to think you are
handicapped when you are away from
your apparatus"
ITO an extent, yes" the magician
admitted, "but there are many things
/ can do anywhere on a moments ma
tice."
Let us see you do something now"
"All right, take for instance this
steak, the Brussels sprouts and the sa-
lad"
"Yes-"
"In very few minutes we will cause
all of them TO entirely disappear"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
WHY SOME HENS DO NOT LAY
Poorly Constructed or Damp Houses
May Be Cause-vermin May Also
Be Reason for Condition.

Poorly constructed or damp houses
may be the cause for such nonlaying
condition of the hens, improper ven
tilation or overcrowding of the laying
houses, or perhaps unclean, insanitary
surroundings.
AT certain seasons of the year YER
min may also cause such a condition
of the laying stock, or in the fall and
early winter months molting of feath-
ers will cause the hens to stop laying.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
DUST BATH ERADICATES LICE
Where Fowls Are Confined, Boxful Of
Fine, Loose Dust Is Essential
Coal Ashes Will Do.

II fowls are confined to place
where S-.-y cannot find dust to wallow
In, boxful Of fine, loose soil or road
dust should be provided in which they
can take dust bath, as this Is neces-
sary to their health, acting as a clean
ser and lice-killer.
If soil or dust is not procurable
sifted coal ashes will answer, but
wood ashes should never be used, as
the alkali in them destroys the Oil in
the plumage and, what is equally OBJ
jectionable, takes the gloss off the
shanks.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
TUBERCULOSIS HENS IN FLOCK
Make Examination at Night While
Fowls Are on Roost-Destroy
Those Appearing Sick.

80 through your flock at night while
the hens are on the roost and handle
the birds. All that are emaciated or
appear sick in any way should be
killed and burned or buried deeply
after covering with lime.
The principal symptoms for tuber-
culosis are emaciation, diarrhea, lame
ness, enlarged liver and spleen. Usual
ly the two last mentioned organs and
the intestines are covered with nodules
In the advanced stage.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
CUTICURA COMFORTS BABY
Suffering From Itching, BURNING
Rashes, Eczema, etc. Trial Free.

Give baby bath with hot water and
Cuticura Soap, using plenty Of Soap.
Dry lightly and apply Cuticura ONT
nent gently to all affected parts. In
slant relief follows and baby falls into
refreshing sleep, the first perhaps
In weeks. Nothing more effective.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold verywhere.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
CLEAN MATERIAL FOR NESTS
WORKOUT Straw or Hay May Cover
Multitude Of Lice and Mites
Hens Shun Such Places.

How long since the nesting material
In your hens nests has been renewed?
Ten to one the worn-out straw or hay
covers multitudes of lice and mites ly-
ing in wait for the next unlucky hens
that enter the nests.
wouldn't you shun those nests IL
you were hen, and hunt nest in the
grass, or knock OFF laying altogether?
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
STUDY CHARACTER OF FOWLS
Where Points Are Founo Indicating
Good Layer Breed for That OBJ
Ject-Don't Mind Color.

IL we want eggs, let us first get a
hen that lays, no matter what her
color or shape. Let US study her ex-
ternal character, and when we find
that certain characters or points indi-
cate the good layer, let us breed for
those characters regardless OF any
thing else.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
EXHIBIT CHICKENS AT FAIRS
Practice Helps to Encourage Interest
In Pou'try-May Bring About
Some Good Sales.

Plan to exhibit some of the fowls.
and the earlier chicks If big enough. at
the nearest agricultural fair, if you
have standardized stock. By doing
so you will help to encourage interest
In better poultry and may find that
showing will make several sales at
good prices.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
POOR VENTILATION OF HOUSE
Overcrowdino and overheating De-
crease Vitality and Make Birds
Easy Prey to Disease.

Poor ventilation claims large toll
from the flock. Overcrowding and
overheating decrease the vitality and
make the birds an easy prey to in
herent and acquired germs that may
have lain long in the system awaiting
a favorable opportunity to increase
and do mischief.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
FormaIitles DISCOURAGED.

"Politeness is always desirable"
ut used to be. But now when you
say please you are simply wasting
the telephone operators time"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08

Pimples, boils, carbuncles, dry up and
disappear with Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. In tablets or LIQUID.
ADV.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
Shop Talk.

Kate is bundle of nerves."
Il thought she looked done up."-
Boston Transcript.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
Gave II a Dose.

You naughty child Why did you
pour your tonic into the clockY'
cause that was run down, too"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-12-08
Care Of Pastures.

Very little labor is necessary to
:eep good pasture in first-class con-
dition. All loose stones and rubbish
that are removed give that much more
space for grass plants to grow. All
brush or trees not needed for shade or
other purposes should be cut or dead
ened by girdling.
In addition to the above suggestions,
all tall-growing weeds should be mown
at least once a year. preferably just
before they form seed. 1t is a COM
mon practice in central Kentucky and
In some other sections of the bluegrass
region to NOW the weeds. This is
done with a moving machine If the
fields are sufficiently smooth; other
wise, by man with scythe. The diff
ference In the appearance of fields In
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-19
real TROPICAL THUNDERSTORM IS
BIG Thrill OF VENTURA VOYAGE

II had been expected that the Brit.
fish would lift the embargo on wool
this month. but such has not proven
the case
The Ventura left Sydney Dec. 6.
The voyage up was cool and plea SAINT
with no stormy weather until last
nights thunderstorm
Taking 600 Tons Out
Steaming for San Francisco at )
this afternoon the Ventura is taking
20 first cabin, three second and no
steerage passengers from Honolulu.
She has room for more than are Of.
fering.
Freight out from this port will be
all the Ventura can carry, 500 tons. 1t
includes l3.625 cases of canned pines,
4S tons of hides and skins, Is tons of
tallow, SO tons of empty bottles, l3
tons of extracted honey. IA tons ti65
crates) OF fresh pines and ~ tons OF
junk. No bananas are being taken !;
there Is no room for them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-19

MAKE INSPECTION
OF III. STEAMER

With a total of 1872 new tubes in
stalled in both her boilers and other
repairs and oyerhauling completed. in
speetion of the lnter-Island steamer
Mauna Kea is being made today by
the local U. S. inspectors of hulls and
boilers. ".-%.- ....t
Provided the inspectors pass the
work as satisfactory, which ii is be-
lieved they will do, the Mauna Kea
will leave at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning, resuming her old run TO Hilo
and way ports. She has been off the
run since December 2, undergoing re,
pairs and general overhauling.
The Kinau, which has been taking
the Mauna Kea's run since her first
substitute, the Kilauea, broke her in
termediate shaft and went out of com
mission temporarily, arrived today
from Hilo and will resume her old
run TO Kauai ports if the Mauna Kea
is allowed to go on her old run to.
morrow.