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New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

will save moisture for the use of the crops like a soil mulch. Very few weeds will come up from this time on if they are thoroughly cleaned out now.
 The following cultural suggestions are made for the crops which may yet be planted with fair chances of suc- cess throughout most of the zone:
 Sweet POtatoes-It is desira ble to have a row or two of sweet potatoes in the home garden. Set the plants in ridges to f feet apart Space the plants IA to IS inches apart. About seventy-five plants will be required for a hundred-foot row.
 Beets-Beets may be planted at any time from now on. The young, ten- der beets make fine greens and every gardener should make an immediate planting so there will be an ample supply. Sow in rows Is to is inches apart for hand cultivation or to 1a feet apart for horse cultivation. The plants should be thinned to to inches apart in the rows.
 Squash-The bush varieties should be planted in hills four feet apart each way, and the running varieties 8 to 10 feet apart each way. Onehalf ounce of seed is sufficient for a hum dred-foot row of either the bush or running varieties.
 Cucumber-For home use only Sow the seed in rows to feet apart. The plants should be about 15 inches apart. but the seed should be soWed much thicker the plants being thinned later. A half ounce of seed is suf- f1cient for a hundred foot row.
 Eggplants-Set the plants IS to A inches apart in rows 215 to feet apart. A dozen good, healthy plants supply enough fruit for the average sized family.
 Peppers-Set the plants 15 to 18 inches apart in rows IF 10 3 feet apart. A dozen plants should be sufficient.
 Okra-The rows should he 3 to 4 feet apart for the dwarf varieties and 4 to feet apart for the tall kinds. Sow the seed a. few inches apart and thin the plants to IS inches to feet apart. Seven ounces of seed is suf- fcient for a hundred-foot row.
 String beans-Plant in rows 2 1a feet apart for either horse or hand cultivation, and 3 to inches apart in the rows. A pint of seed is sutt1- cient for a hundred foot row.
 Lima beans. pole-Plant in hills 3 to feet apart for horse or hand cul- t1vation. A half pint of seed Is suf- ficient for a hundred foot row. Bush limas should be planted in rows F feet apart for hand cultivation, or 3 feet apart for horse cultivation. Space the seeds to 10 inches apart in the rows
 Seed for late cabbage-Sow In beds we'll enriched with rotted stable ma , aure. Water the beds daily, and set ] he plants in tho garden when ready 1 % move.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
WHEN THEY COME BACK.

l, of the principle reasons why |oung men of this and other are not so extremely anxious to at the present time is the at 1t loss of positions in workshop, Sy and office. The young fellows. ng prosperity In it's fullest re, are somewhat reluctant to lp good 1obs They feel that Rthey relinquish their present pms they may never get them again. To this end it is sug- to employers that some pro- be made to insure, if possible, ositions vacated by patriotic ws of Uncle Sam.
 eems but right and just that who volunteers his services to untry, a man who enlists to go ght for his country, should be some encouragement other than gre waving of banners at his ure and the hand-shakes of B. Business, necessarily, Is a ious thing and no one knows the morrow will bring forth. is thriving and prospering may be utter ruin at this time lear. Yet, so far as, possible. who go away in the ranks of my or the navy should be told Fhen they come back they will to take up where they left off realm of industry.
 boys feel this way about 1t: 10 not like the idea of giving ir good positions for ever and They do not relish the thought lose who stay behind will reap netits of the war, while those must face the hardships 10 not take kindly to the idea of
 back after three or four years |nding themselves in the dis This may be unpatriotic. It selfish. It has tkss redeeming It Is human. It is natural. believe this: When the nation very man and woman and ust respond to the call. Every - boy must do his bit, must Nkis life, Unnecessary, that the may live. The individual must Iced to society. That is a fun etl principle of sociology. The ene man Is a small item when ed with the life of a nation, le happiness and welfare of q
 Someone must sacrifice that may enjoy the fruits of the Were it not for this belief the aers of this nation would never ne forth to battle that we of to- sht thrive under a democratic
 governm
 blessings that have been
 down to us are well worth ng for future generations. e we'll worth fighting for, well ying for. so that children yet
 may come into heritage of and freedom. Believing this, It honor and admire the men hay are going forth to fight Il fight. We must hold in our solemn regard for the boys and l917 who are going out on the Id to see to 1t that tho world
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
ACQUIRE NEW LINES.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.)
 London, June 30.-The Peninsular and Oriental Steamship company has come to a provisional agreement with Union of New Zealand Steamship company whereby the latter's 76 steamers of 24S,27s tons, gross, come under control of the Peninsular and Oriental company which will now operate So6 steamers of 1.727,4e5 tons, gross.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
MYSTERIOUS DROWNING.

Bridgeport. July s.-The body of Thomas McGovern, who was drowned in the harbor here last night. was recovered today. Thomas O'Beirne. who reported to the police that he saw McGovern jump into the water. Is being held without bond pending the inquest as a material witness.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Constantine has gone from Athens, but Mayor Bill Thompson Is still on the job in Chicago, a fact which makes a good many Chicagoans feel that the Athenians have beaten them in the matter of modern improve ments.-Providence Journal.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

We don't want to discourage any amateur gardeners, but they mlsht as we'll be told now as discover 1t to their keen disappointment later, their vegetable never will look like the ones on the front covers of the seed catalogs.-waterbury Republican.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

It is a big contract that Russia loads upon Minister Pieschehonoff ID holding him responsible for produc- ing, by state manufacture, If neces- sary. an adequate supply of necessar- ies like textiles, ships, soap and kero- Republican.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

phers and men trained in handling,
 setting up and maintaining telephone systems. In the pictures the upper
 man is shown operating a field wire less; the lower man has a portable telegraph outfit. The officer iss Ma jor Henry G. Opdycke, veteran whoI has charge of the recruiting in Newl York city and vicinity. l
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Canadas appetite for titles will nev- CT he satisfied until every male child becomes a knight and twin boys be- come baronets at birth.-Toronto Tel CErdm.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
Saving Souls.

We are not going to save our luls by trying to make other lople Yirtuous by statute. We are 'ing to save our souls, if they ,n be saved, by what we do ,rsefves, each one of us. We mot put 1t off on anybody
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Colonel R. D. Walsh. in charge Of army recruiting in New York. an nounced that men are especially needed for the signal corps. which is about 1000 below it's war strength. There is an especial demand for cable, telegraph and wireless opera tors, inside and outside wiremen, electricians, machinists, photogra-
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

The advantage in eating two meals a day lies in the fact that those who do so hear less quarreling than those who eat three. Most of the rows starts at the table.-Capper' Weekly.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Among the interesting family DOT traits of a century hence will be one of grandmother in kha American.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Germany must not make the mis- take of thinking that General Persh- ing is goin. to dinners indefinitely Boston Herald.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Miss Jeanette Rankin preserves the unique distinction of being the only young woman in Congress.-Washing ton Post.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

This new espionage law is so dras- tic that President Wilson has the pow CT to forbid the export of all Ameri- can products except heiresses.-Bos- ton Evening Transcript.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Reporters who heard the Com mencement address at the University of Kansas say that MT. Bryan has lost his old time fire. But has he lost hls old time wind 3--Kansas City Jour- nal.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
along the Aisne and Scarpe.-Chicago Evening Post

Russia fully understands that sep arate peace now will mean a separate war in the future.--Washington Star.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

The Russian patriots are entitled to all praise for th"ir disposition of the Car. but they should not overlook the fact that Nicholas has cousin Bill.-- Savannah News.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

The general railroad board suggests that American rolling stock be sent to the Allies All right. Let's send all the private cars frst.-Philadelph North American.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Pershing in Parisl The alliterative phrase sounds good in American the hope of deliverance and victory. No wonder they gave him an ovation such as no foreigner ever before re- ceived in the French capital. They
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

are demonstrative folk, the French and all their enthusiasm has not been burned out by the fearful fire of the war. Three scenes attending Persh- ing's arrival in France and in Paris are shown. No l, passing before the guard of honor at the French port
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
FACTS AND RANCHES.

A Kansas cyclone should be given chance to crumple the Kaiser.-Em poria Gazette.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

at which he arrived from England; No. 2, going down the gangplank; at the right is General Peletier, chief of the French mission attached to the American forces in France; No. 5. departure from the Care du Nord, Paris. General Pelletier has lost an arm in the war.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Tn this period of multiplied mis sions the country frowns only or ommissi sions-Newark News.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

feet apart each way, and the plants thinned to four in each hill. Corn should be planted in we'll prepared rich land.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

Sweet corn-Plant closely in drills three feet apart and thin to 10 or IA ] inches in the rows. If preferred, a !
 dozen seeds may be planted in hills i
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

The American frontier today lies
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
FRANCE SALUTED BY U. s. AS
PARTNER IN WARFARE.

Washington.-In response to Presi-
dent Poincare's congratulations upon
the entrance OF the United States into
the war, President Wilson sent this
message:
an this trying hour, when the des-
tinies Of civilized mankind are In the
balance, II has been a source Of graft
fication and Joy to me to receive
your congratulations upon the step
which my country has been con-
strained to take In opposition to the
relentless policy and course Of imper-
ialistlc Germany.
1T is very delightful to us that
France, who stood shoulder to shoulder
with us of the Western world in our
struggle for independence, should now
give us such a welcome into the lists
Of battle as upholders OF the freedom
and rights of humanity.
1--WE stand as partners Of the noble
democracies whose aims and acts make
for the p%erpetuation Of the rights and
freedm Of man and for the safeguard.
ing Of the true principles OF human
liberties. In the name Of the American
people, I salute you and your illus
trious c~ountrymen."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
SEIZE ALL GERMAN
SHIPS IN PORTS
Customs Officials at All Har-
bors Get Orders Immediately
After Congress Passes Bill

New York.-All the ninety-five Ger
man ships in ports Of the United
States were seized simultaneously, i'm
mediately after war was declared, I'M
der orders issued by Secretary OF the
Treasury McAdoo, their crews remov-
ed from them and placed under guard.
The seized vessels represent a total
tonnage OF 594,696 and their value is
placed at s126, $40, 900.
Austrian vessels in American ports
were not seized.
In almost every port OF importance
in the country German vessels were
taken over. In this port twenty-seven
were seized. They have a tonnage OF
275,65S and are valued at $27,944,lOO.
The members OF the crews from
many OF the vessels were taken to
Ellis Island.
400 Regulars on Guard.
The seizure OF the vessels at Ho-
boken was effected quietly.
Collector Malone was in Washington
and sent a message to his deputies
here directing that the revenue cut
tiers be kept in readiness with steam
up.
He returned to this city in the early
morning. At 5 o'clock A. NJ, he ap-
peared In Hoboken and a short time
later was followed by 400 regular In.
%fantrymen.
Word had evidently reached the Of
icers of the German ships, as nine
Hamburg-American captains, six wo-
men and two boys were waiting for
the Collector on board the Vaterland.
Addressing Capt. Ruser, in command
of that vessel, Collector Malone read
the following order:
Pursuant to the order Of the United
| States Government, / hereby take owe
your ships and order you to assemble
your crews"
Hoboken Saloons Closed.
Within a very short time 900 sailors
were assembled on the Hamburg-Amer-
lean pier. Most Of them were taken
to Ellis Island before 10 o'clock. The
others were to be removed by noon.
The baggage Of the members Of the
crews was left on the piers to be
carefully searched before removal.
1t was regarded as remarkable that
no crowd assembled and that the en-
tire proceeding was executed quietly,
with no disorder.
For the first time in the history OF
Hoboken, the saloons were all closed
by the police. and this move and the
rain prevented the assembling of any
turbulent element.
Guards from the Twentysecond In.
fantry, U. S. A., and from Collector
Malone's neutrality squad were placed
aboard the vessels, and German Off.
GERS and crews were transported to
Ellis Island, where they will be held
: as prisoners Of war.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
ROUND UP OF PLoTTERs
List Demanding Instant Seizure by
U. s. Officials.

Washington.-The arrest of sixty al
legged ~ringleaders in German plots,
co~nspiracies and Vaccinations in the
United States was ordered by Attor-
ney General Gregory, Immediately
after President Wilson had signed the
war resolution.
Every man whose arrest was order
ed Is a German citizen, is known by
the Department Of Justice, 1t is au-
t~horitatively stated, to have participant
ed actively in German intrigues in
this country, and Is regarded as a
dangerous person to be at large. The
entire group will be locked up, It Is
intended, for the duration Of the war.
The men are placed in three groups
those who have been convicted of
violation of American neutrality in
%furthering German plots Of various
sorts and are at liberty under bond,
awaiting the action OF higher courts:
those who have been indicted by Fed
eral grand juries for similar offences
and are at liberty under bond, await.
ing trial, and persons neither Indicted
nor convicted, but whose activities
have been under long surveillance.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
Demonstration. At Bio.

I Rio Janeiro.-A large number Of
students carrying the flags Of Brazil
and the Entente Allies took part in a
demonstration today against Germany.
They visited the newspapers, where
patriotic speeches were delivered. A
demonstration also was carried out
against the German Consulate, the
students singing the Marseillaise.
AT the meeting OF the Cabinet the
President, after having explained the
situation created by the %torpedoing Of
the steamship Parana and presented
the facts relative to this act which
have come to the knowledge of the
Government, declared himself deter
mined TO act with the spirit demand
ed by national dignity. He added that
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
WAR ON THE ENEMY WITHIN THE
GATES.

washington.-The nation has now
settled down to watch the fleet as
President Wilson, his executive lieu
tenants and the Congress prepared for
the long drive to carry out the stu
pendous war plans which have been
agreed upon. The first real war
news" Washington believes, will come
from somewhere in the Atlantic"
where the American grand feet is
under war orders shrouded in mystery.
No word as to the disposition Of a
single unit Of the feet will be given
out at the Navy Department, Secre-
tary Daniels said. until there is definite
news of actual occurrences. The cen
sorship will be rigidly maintained un.
til an actual engagement Of some sort
has taken place, and ever then the
announcement may be delayed. Mean
time Americas naval force is at sea
ready for action, whether It be against
the submarine that strikes in
the dark or German raiders skulking
in the byways Of the Seven Seas.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
Early Action Expected.

Washington.-Early entrance OF sew
eral Of the South and Central Amer
lean nations into the war against Ger
many is regarded here as practically
certain. Brazil, aroused by the sink
ing Of her steamship Parana, is ex-
pected to become a b%elligerent this
week and 1t is assumed that her lead
will be followed promptly by other
countries.
Active support Of the United States
by at least two OF the five Central
American republics and possibly by
four would not be surprising.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
When a vote finally was taken mem
bers quickly dispersed to their homes.
FIRST BLOWS OF WAR
STRUCK AT ONCE

Washington. - Appropriation OF
500, 0O0. 900 for an emergency war
fund to be used at the Presidents
discretion, similar to the $500, 000, 900
fund given President Mckinley for
prosecuting the Spanish American
war, was attached by the Senate APP
ircrriation committee to the general
deficiency bill.
The appropriations committee also
increased the Department OF Justice
funds for the prosecution OF crime
and also that Of the secret service.
The $780, O0, 1000 given the President
is for the national security and de-
tense, and for each and every pur.
pose" and is to be expended at the
discretion ~ the President" is made
available at once and to remain avail
able until December 81, 1917.
The bill now carries a total Of 1854.
$685. 900.
The first blows OF the wal will be
struck at once Secret orders cover.
ing precautionary steps within and
without the nation will be flashed
from Washington. What these 'or.
ders are the administration is con.
ceallng because OF their military
nature.
The nation 10 now ready for money
and for It's men.
Two million youths will be wanted
within the next two years.
Measures covering both these great
needs are drafted and ready for con.
%gressional action.
The first great val budget, asking
over three and a half billions, Is up
for discussion In the House appro-
priatlon committee.
The military committees have been
informed Of the administrations
seleetive eonserlption bill to raise
great armies.
The President meets with his cabl.
net to consider further the subject
Of finances.
The government has under consld.
Grafton calling the big %financiers Of
the country to take up the best means
Of floating bond issues In addition to
Increasing taxes.
While war steps proceeded pros.
poets Of other American nations be.
ing brought into the struggle doomed
up.
Brazil was reported in news dis.
patches to be on the brink Of trouble
with Germany, while from Argentina
came reports Of British pressure to
force lifting OF the wheat embargo.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12

of Congress.
AS a result Of President Wilson's
order, practically the entire p~ostofice
machinery is now under the civil serv.
ice. Assistant postmasters in large
cities and all clerks were placed un'
der the civil service when the post.
Offices were recognized some time
age. President Taft, just before leav'
ing the White House, placed $3.50
fo~urth-class %postmasters under the
civil service, which was later revoked
and then reissued By President VIII
son.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
STARS AND STRIPES AMONG Al.
LIES FLAGS AT FRONT.

Paris.-The placing Of the Lafayette
flying corps under the American flag
to symbolic the entry Of the United
States into the war has been discussed
70 rseveral days.
The Figaro now says the Stars and
Stripes are flying over the h~eadquar-
tiers Of the squadrilla, which is com.
posed largely Of American aviators.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
Argentina Stirred.

Buenos Aires.-All the newspapers
are filling pages with articles In re-
gard to the entrance Of the United
States and Cuba into the war, pub
fishing pictures Of President Wilson,
President Menocal and other prom
inent men Of the two nations. La
Prensa believes one important result
Of Cuba's action will be to make I'M
possible the operation Of German sub
marine and commerce raiders from
bases in the Antilles.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
CUBA GUSTS GERMAN MINISTER.

Havana. - Assistant Secretary OF
State L. G.. Patterson Sunday handed
passports to DR.. Frederick Won Verdy
du verneis, the German Minister. The
Minister and his party are expected
to sail for Spain on April Is.
The affairs Of the German Legation
will be looked after by the Spanish
Minister.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
Chile Expects To Join In.

Santiago, Chile.-The Chilean peo-
pie are greatly disturbed by the course
OF events in Brazil in consequence OF
the sinking by the Germans Of the
Brazilian steamship Parana. The en-
trance of Cuba into the war and the
attitude of Panama have made a deep
impression, and in political quarters
the belief is expressed that eventual
ly Chile will be compelled to join in
the war against Germany.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
100 GE ARRESTED.
Others To Be Apprehended, But Sit
uation Is Encouraging.

Washington. - Gratifying reports
have been made to the Department Of
Justice from its agents in all parts
Of the country on the behavior OF
Germans and German-Americans fol-
lowing the declaration Of a state Of
war between the two nations. While
about 100 special arrests have been
ordered and others are expected. At
torney-General Gregory said that so
far the situation Is very encouraging.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
LATIN AMERICA LINING UP.

Lima, Peru.-The Peruvian press is
Of the opinion that the entrance Of
the United States and Cuba into the
war, together with the sinking of the
Brazilian steamship Parana, makes 1t
imperative for the nations Of South
America to formulate a common pol
icy.
This program, the newspapers say,
must be directed against Germany.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
p. MIS- OUT OF POLITICS.
President Puts First, Second and
Third Glass Under Civil Service.

Washington.-President Wilson re-
moved from politics 1927 postmas-
tiers Of the first, second and third
classes. In a blanket executive order
he directed that these appointments
in the future may be made in accord
ance to the fitness and qualifications
of the applicants, to be determined by
a civil service examination and not
upon the recommendation Of members
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
Uruguay Applauds.

Montevideo, Uruguay.-The newspa-
pers devote many columns to the war
between the United States and Ger
many, Ell Siglo says the entrance OF
the United States is a telling blow to
Germany, and that 1t points the way
for neutrals which are still hesitating.