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The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06
Secretary Lane Speaks in Denver

Denver-Invigorate and inspired
by a twenty-four-hour stay in the
Rocky Mountain National park, which
he declared to be the most beautiful
playground in the world, Franklin K.
Lane, secretary of the interior,
cheered, encouraged and enthused 500
business men and women of Denver
in a clear, lucid review of the accom-
plishments of the national admins
tration in connection with the world
war and declared that politics had
been eliminated in nationwide de-
sire to cooperate to the fullest extent
in the fight for universal democracy,
at meeting held under the auspices
of the Denver Civic Association in
the cathedral room of a Denver hotel.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06

London.-Thousands of prisoners
nave been taken by the British in the
new drive against the Germans which
was begun Thursday morning east of
Ypres in Flanders. All the objectives
of the British were won, including po-
sitions characterized by Field Marshal
Haig's report from headquarters as
"of great Importance" Haig's forces
in some places have penetrated the
German lines to a depth of one mile,
and have overrun the crest of the
Observation-Disclosures ridge.
The British already have penetrat-
ed well beyond the hamlet of Broad
seinde, in which lie the crossroads
formed by the highways between
Zonnebeke and Moorsled and Pass
chendaele and Beclaire.
An unusual feature of the battle was
that near Zonnebeke. Three German
divisions which had been ordered to
retake positions captured by the Brit
ish were caught in the British barrage
as they were preparing to advance.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06

1915 at an average of 50 ton and
sold ii to the consumer Mt 81 ton,
his gross margin was 81. DR.. Garfield
now allows him to add 30 per cent to
this amount, making his gross margin
for 1917 S1.30, provided that is not in
excess of his gross margin in July
last.
If the retail dealer now pays an av-
erage of SO for the same kind IF coal
he will be allowed 10 sell 1t to the con-
sumer for not more than S4.30 a ton.
Doctor Garfield selected 1915 as a
normal coal production year.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06

will be allowed to charge the con-
sumer, but the gross margin which
the retail dealer will be allowed to add
to the average wholesale cost of his
coal in making retail prices.
The retail dealer will be allowed to
sell coal to the consumer at price
representing an advance of not more
than 30 per cent over the retail gross
margin of 1915. In no case, however.
is the gross margin from now on to
exceed the gross margin of July, 1917.
IT, for example, retail coal dealer
bought particular kind of coal in
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06
Lieut.. Howe Killed in France.

Colorado Springs.-Lieut. G. p.
Howe of Boston, reported killed in ac-
tion while serving with the Medical
Officers Reserve Corps with the Brit
ish armies in France, was a son-in-law
of Mrs. Henry Endicott of Colorado
Springs He has been in France since
last May
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06
WYOMING Justice Appointed.

Cheyenne.-Charles E. Blydenburg
of Rawlins was appointed associate
justice of the state Supreme Court by
Governor Houx to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Justice Rich
ard H Scott
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06
GARFIELD FIXES COAL PRICES
Fuel Administrator Announces Final
Decision, Which Will Be Bind
ing on All Dealers.

Washington. - Fuel Administrator
Garfield announced regulations, effec-
tive at once, for the limitation of the
retail prices of bituminous and an
thracite coal throughout the country.
The fuel administration has fixed,
In the conclusions arrived at, not the
specific price which the retail dealer
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06
Accused Rioter Freed in Arizona.

Phoenix, Ariz.-The jury in the case
of George B. Smith, labor leader on
trial at Globe on the charge of rioting
in connection with the recent troubles
there. returned a verdict of not guilty
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06
ARRANGE FOR
MEASURES TO
RAISE MONEY
Joint ConfereeS on War Revenue
Complete Their Bill and Turn
in Their Report.
TAX LEVlES WILL BE HEAVY

Under Legislation Provided, Powerful
Corporations viii Pay Their Proper
Share for the Finances That Must
Be Provided for the Successful Con-
tinuance of the War-Best Efforts of
Statesmen at Washington Have
Been Put Forward to the Accom-
plishment of the countrys Ends.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06
GERMANS SEIZE FRENCH YES.
SEL AND RAID CRAFT OFF
ISLANDS OF SAMOA.
HAIG WINS new DRIVE
ALL DETECTIVES TAKEN AS BRIT.
ISH SWEEP THROUGH TEu-
TON LINE OF TRENCHES.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, Oct. 5.-Two German
commerce raiders, manned by the
crew of the famous Seeadler, which
it now develops stranded on Mopeha
island, in the South Pacific, after
roaming the seas for seven months
preying on American and allied ship
ping, are operating somewhere in the
South Seas, according to a report re-
ceived at the Navy Department from
the commander of the naval station
at Tutuila, Samoan islands. The dis
patch, transmitting the story of Capt.
Hador Smith of the American schoon-
er C. Slade, one of the Seeadler's vic
Tins, was sent on Sept. 20, several
weeks after the two new raiders left
Mopeha island where they rad been
captured by the Germans. The first
put to sea on Aug. 81 and the other
on Sept 5, and it probably was their
operations which led to recent reports
of raiders in the Pacific.
Before coming to grief on Aug. 2,
the Seeadler had added the American
schooLers A. B. Johnson, Manila and
Slade to the list of at least twelve
allied vessels which she sank early
this year in the south Atlantic ocean.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06

HEAVY NEW WAR TAXES HAVE HAD TO BE LEVIED
BY CoNFEREES APPOINTED BY SENATE AND HOUSE

Washington.--The war revenue bill,
as finally agreed on by the house and
senate conferees provides for the rails
ing of approximately S3,606,3 100000, as
follows.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-10-06

London.-The British cruiser Drake
has been torpedoed and sunk, accord
ing to an admiralty announcement.
One officer and eighteen men were
killed by the explosion. The remain
der of the ships company were saved.
The American schooner Annie F.
Conlon was attacked by gunfire by a
German submarine Wednesday morn
ing off the Scilly islands. The crew
of eight men has been landed safely.
The French Thursday blocked sew
eral assaults by the crown princes
army near Verdun and the Italians re-
PEELED attempted raids near Monte
San Gabrielle. The Russians also report
successful resistance on the Riga
front.
Many German posts have been bom-
barded by allied flyers in the reprisal
campaign which Gen. Smuts says has
as its slogan: "An eye for an eye,
tooth for tooth"
The Washington times., 1917-08-13
AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES.

AUTOMOBILE SIPPLlES.
ADDISON SMITH CO. THE. IOOi Rhode
Island ave. n. W. North 1876.
COLUMBIA AUTO SUPPLY co, Henry
SterZer, Mgr, 18th and SITS. y W. Main
ass.
UNITED STATES AIR COSiPREssORs. J..
C Owen. Mgr, 1886 New Hampshire ave.
n. w, Airline Accessories North 6i3.
AUTOMOBILE TIRES.
ANDERSON TIRE MFG. CO., Union Trust
Bldg. Factory, Anacostia. ID. e. Spark
Plugs and Tires. Main 5USS
FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER CO., S2I
18th 1t. y. W. Main 32g7
HOOD TIRES. Leroy Livingston. Distribu-
tor, 1871 18th st y. W. North 1916.
JONES REsSLER RUBBER TIRE co.
Inc. Cos E 1t. n. w, Mason and @. and
J Main lO4l
ROYAL TIRE CO. lI25 18th st. N. W. North
Ea1.
The Washington times., 1917-08-13
AUTOMOBILE COLLEGES.

NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE COLLEGE. c.
J. Warwick, l34i Sth st. n. W. North
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
Municipal Surveys.

In many cities the chamber of com merce or another similar organization has undertaken an elaborate and ex- haustive survey of the municipal gov ernment, with the willing cooperation and helpful suggestions of the execu- tives and departmental heads of the city. The primary object of such a survey Is to disclose how things can be done better at less cost, how service can be improved, how citizens can be brought to a livelier and more en- during realization of their individual duty toward the city in which they are shareholders.
 What Is the result of such a sur vey? For one thing, well-governed and well-managed city Is attractive in itself Men like to live in the place that can boast of governmental advan- tages over other cities. Efficient mu- nicipal service at moderate cost Is one of the charges that every business man must make against his cost of do- ing business. The higher the tax, for example, the more he is handi- capped in his race with the competi- tor in another city with moderate taxes.-Exchange.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
RODENTS IN CHICKEN YARDS
There Should Be No Trouble in Get ting Rid Of Them by Using Sugar
 of Lead Poison.

Rats cause great losses in many poultry yards, but there should he no trouble in getting rid of them by pol soning with mixture of two parts cornmeal and one part sugar of lead. The hand should not come in contact with the poison feed. and all other feeds should he removed so the rats cannot get them.
 The poisoned feed may be kept away from the chickens by putting 1t In il tray. nailed to the middle of the bot tom of board at least foot square and six inches high. The box should he closed on all sides except for n number of inch-and-a-half holes bored through the sides near the bottom.
 Burn or bury the dead rats so that chickens cannot eat them. The de cayed flesh of even imprisoned rats Is likely to cause Timber neck. as pto- maine poisoning is called In chickens.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
MAKING PROFIT WITH GEESE
Are Ralsed-Plentiful Pssturaoe Saves Feed Bills.

The profit made from geese depends on the kind of fowl that Is raised. Common geese weigh ten to thirteen pounds. The gosllngs weigh from eight to ten pounds. The profit on one Of these is from sixty cents to dollar. Purebreds weigh from fifteen to twen- ty pounds, and goslings from thirteen to fifteen pounds apiece. If costs about ten cents a pound to raise them.
 Raising goslings is also ideal for farm women. us usually plenty of pas ture Is available: and n plentiful sup ply of pasture means small feed bills. The less feed to buy the greater the profit. The outlay need not be large, as the breeders ean be sheltered in a cheap building. While II is cheaper to start with mongrels. they also bring smaller returns Even If the initial outlay Is greater il pays to start right that is with purebreds. However. If it be impossible to start with the pure bred da the best you can.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
The Glory of Common Things.

Many town and city that never was able to mobilize against microbes is now mobilizing against human enemy. Citizens who have been luke warm on the subject of building sew CTS are enthusiastically discussing the equipment of battleships. Unable to abate the dust on our streets, we are preparing to sweep the seas!
 Probably the best way to render service to our country is first to make an earnest effort to realize the glory of common things. Rightly viewed, everything that conserves human life is honorable. exalted, sacred. The world too long has cherished the be- lief that it Is more illustrious deed to kill men than to feed them.-South- ern Woman's Magazine.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
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BUNGALOW GAINS IN FAVOR
Structure Has Individuality of It's Own and Has Lost Crudeness That
 Marked the Earlier Types.

The bungalow has practically revo- lutionized the entire building plan of the country, from a home construc- tion angle. The structure possesses an Individuality of its own which makes it real home, not merely a shelter from the clements. Even an empty bungalow is not as deserted appearing as vacant house of anoth- CT type.
 Apparent crudeness of construction which was characteristic of the early type of bungalow is practically extinct save at the seashore and sylvan camps. Bungalow-building has developed through many phases of construction in recent years, but the bowlder con tinues an effective ally of the builder. Well-planned powder adornments, which are at the same time useful, as in a wall or chimney, are always at tractive and enhance the beauty of the building.
 Popularity of the chalet type of bun gaiow is easily explained. It is not only unusually attractive, but makes an excellent place of abode. In the chalet type more room is allowed on the second floor than in most other mod els. yet the low effect is not lost and low porch caves, which are among the real features of bungalows, are re- tained.
 Stucco bungalows hold much favor throughout the country. With flat roof and with or without cornice this type of building is attractive. A low-pitched tile or other visible roof would be in keeping with the general plan of stucco bungalow.
 Bungalows built very close to the ground, with the first floor but one or two steps up, are also quite popular, especially when portions of it are over grown with vines. Pergola posts, either of wood or stucco, according to the material used in constructing the bun galow, when overrun with roses or other flowers. enhance the beauty of the dwelling.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

(By F. B. CROSS. Department uf Yorti-
 culture. Oklahoma A. and NJ. Cottage.
 Stillwater)
 Plants will not do their best ualess they are cultivated intelligently. f1ns- quent, shallow cultivation Is essential for all garden crops. Deep cultivation does considerable harm because it de- stroyS the feeding roots of plants. It also leaves the surface of the soil ridged. thus increasing the evaporating surface, with its consequent loss of soil moisture. Deep cultivation should be utilized only as last resort for the destruction of weeds which cannot be destroyed by the shallow cultivating implements. Cultivation is primarily for the purpose of saving moisture. Weeds will seldom bother if the ground is properly cultivated. A crust should never be allowed to form after rains. As soon as the soil will break up read
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
TO PREVENT FLOATING
AiIment Usually Caused by Ani-
 maIs Eating Green Feed.
Consumption of Spoiled Feed Such as Potatoes and Beets May Also Cause Trouble-Make Changes
 !n Feed Gradual.

Bloating In cattle Is common all ment which can be prevented or han died by almost any farmer. according of veterinary medicine in the Kansas State Agricultural college.
 This disease is usually caused by animals feeding on green feed. such as clover, alfalfa and green corn that fer ment readily" said Doctor Burt "The consumption of spoiled feeds such as potatoes and beets may cause If. Sud den changes In the feed, inflammation of the rumen, and weak peristaltic movement of the pauneh resulting ment are frequent causes.
 "The pauneh or rumen occupies the left side of the abdominal cavity, hence the distension of the abdominal wall by the collecting of gas in the rumen occurs principally on the left side. The gas forms quickly and the dis tended wall is highly elastic.
 "The animal stops eating and rum mating, the ears droop. and the back may become arched In the more se- were cases the walls of the abdomen are distended on both sides the res plration Is quickened, the pulse small and quick the eyes are prominent, and the mucous membrane congested- these are the usual symptoms. Death results from asphyxia. caused by the distended paunch interfering with the movement of the lungs The treat ment is both preventive and medicinal ''
 This form of acute indigestion can be largely prevented by practicing pre- ventive measures, according to Doctor Burt All changes of feed should be gradual, especially If the ration fed Is heavy, or the new ration consists largely of green. suceulent feed.
 Cattle pasturing on green clover or alfalfa should be kept under close ob. servation. It Is not advisable to pas. ture cattle on clover or alfalfa which is wet with rain or dew.
 Bloating usually can be quickly re. lieved by puncturing the wall of the paunch with the trocar and canula The operation Is simple and generally is not followed by unfavorable results The instrument Is plunged through the walls of the flank on the left side midway between the border of the last rib and the point of the haunch.
 The trocar is then withdrawn from the canula. After the gas has escaped through the canula, the trocar Is re placed and the instrument Is removed The instrument should be thoroughly boiled after being used and kept clear until again needed.
 In bad cases IL may be necessary tt remove part of the food through af opening made in the side. This wll require the services of veterinarian
 It is advisable to wash the skir with some good antiseptic before In serting the instrument. In bad case, it Is sometimes well to give the COW dose of Epson or Glauber's salts dis solved In plenty of water. One should , add two to four ounces of turpentine or three or four teaspoonfuls of char coal. This will absorb the gases ac cumulating in the paunch.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

FEEDING POULTRY WET MASH
CornmeaI, MiddIings, Corn Gluten and Meat Scrap, Is Good for Fore
 Ing Growth.

Chicks do well on grain ration, but they do great deal better when once they are started on wet mash ration and are fed aternatively two feeds of wet mash per day with three feeds of grain, the latter being given morning, noon and night and the wet mash being given about ten in the morning and three in the afternoon. For forcing growth and maturing the cockerels for market as quickly as pos slble such method of feeding is far superior to the ordinary straight grain ration method. The following mixture makes a very palatable mash Equal parts by weight of cornmeal. bran, middlings, corn gluten feed and corn meal meat scrap.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
FEED ALFALFA TO CHICKENS
ino-PIant Ia Rich in Protein Use is Limited.

Chickens like alfalfa. but, best of all. like 1t when It Is fresh and grow Ing. It is rich in protein and ash and is readily appreciated even If fed dried or cured. The greener It is the better they like 1t. Finely ground alfalfa meal Is not so palata- hle as that freshly thrown down from the nov or taken from the cen ter of the stack When steamed 1t makes an excellent food. but contains a great amount of dry matter which Is lnd gestible. Therefore Its use is linn ited One feeding per day is sufficient. It can never constitute anything more than relish for the birds. A good grain ration and dry mash ration are necessary fin addition.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
ROOM FOR LITTLE CHICKENS
They Should Not Be Allowed to Crowd as This Will Overheat Them
 Give Them Chance to Grow.

As the chicks grow older they need more coop room and should not be al- lowed to crowd as this will overheat them.
 Put the late matched chicks in clean roops and on clean ground. away from the fowls and the older chicks so that the little fellows may have good chance to grow.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
SOME POSTSCRIPTS

Coal lost in former years by the washing process is being derdged from Pennsylvania rivers at rate Of about 5OOOO tons annually.
 For reinking typewriter ribbons an inventor has patented rubber con tajner for ink which is distributed by q roller as a ribbon is pressed over 1t.
 As an amusement park device fig ure of horse has been patented that is made by machinery 10 go through all the motions of bucking broncho.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
CULTIVATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR CROPS

fly and not stick to the implements, get busy Endeayor to keep shallow dust mulch upon the surface of the ground at all times when the soil Is dry enough. Weeds will be destroyed al most as soon as the weeds germinate. The small-toothed implements are best. Hand wheel hoes are invaluable in gardening. They are much more eff cient. and besides are more easily ma nipulated, than the ordinary hand hoes so commonly used.
 Fertilizers are high-priced this year but with the prospects for high-priced crops there seems to be little doubt that their use will he profitable
 Nltrates and phosphates especially should receive consideration.
 More intensive methods of cutiva- ton must come Give the plants proper care and they will respond in a sur prising manner.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
SPRAYING FOR PEACH SCAB
seIf-BoiIed me-sulphur, or Any Wet able Sulphur, Applied In Spray
 Ia Recommended.

Wherever peaches are grown exten- sively the peach scab develops sooner or later. An extended study of the life history of the scab and the organ Ism producing it proves 1t parasite which winters in the mycelial stage On living twigs. AS a control. self-boiled lime-sulphur. or any fine wetable sul- phur. applied in spray, is recommended as satisfactory.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
GREAT DIFFERENCE IN HENS
Some Have MotherinQ Instinct and Will Brood Solitary Chick Peep
 Ing PlaintIvely.

There is all the difference in the world in hens as mothers. Some hens have the mothering instinct. If there is solitary cold chick peeping plaint- lively in her neighborhood, she stops to brood 1t. She will starve herself may peck at her eyes, sit on her back, tweak her wattles-she bears 1t all When she broods her babies. she brings her warm body into contact with their wee backs. She fiuffs out her feathers, and spreads her wings until the growing chicks almost crowd her off her feet.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

ndS Il SlIidll Teu light m 0 u n t e d near it's base to indicate to motor istsZ approaching in the dark that it Is a substantial support for the lights above, and thatthe latter are not m CT el y q hanging cluster beneath W h i c h they can drive In safety.
 T h c overhead a m DIS include four white lights mounted on arms
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

In the last p years more than 30 per cent of the graduates from engineer ing courses In Chilean colleges have entered the government service.
 The motion of waves Is utilized bv a California inventors device that is intended to scrape barnacles and other marine growths from piling.
 In d new oil-transmission device for automobiles in which there are no shift gears all speeds from absolute discon- neetion to the point of direct coupling between motor and driving shaft are possible.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
pIantino the Public Streets.

Let us plant the streets where the common people live, at public expense {; the residents along the boulevards will care for themselves. All things work is one thing more pernicious than segregated vice it is segregated virtue. The boulevards are responsible for the alleys.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02

Except for that little tiff with the Spaniards in 1898. it has been, almost fifty years since the American yoluh- teer has found 1t necessary to strap his knapsack on his back, kiss the wife and kiddies goodbye and march out in defense of his country's rights and principles. But here he goes-two mil lion of him. if necessary--and the prayers and good wishes of the other hundred and eight million will follow him.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
GOSlINGS LIKE FREE RANGE
restricted Movable Yards Should Be Made Use Of.

Goslings grow rapidly If given an un- restricted range of good grass IT free range cannot be furnished movable yards should be built and moved ire quently. Close watch should be kept and the yard moved just as soon as the grass gets short. This occurs in an amazingly short time. as goslings eat large quantities of grass.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
' FARO [ ROOCrKY
DRINKING CAN FOR CHICKENS
Designed to Prevent Fowls From Wettine Wattles.

It is not good for the fowls to get their wattles wet in drinking. II is good for them 10 have nice clear water when they are thirsty. To Set water out in the open pan is bad for the poultry. Here is drinking fountain that seems to answer the purpose from
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-02
DAIRY COWS ON POOR FARMS
South Offers Exceptional Opportunities for Betterment of Rundown
 Cotton Plantations.

Dairying offers exceptional oppor- tunity for the bettering of rundown tenant farms In the South this sys- tenn is becoming more popular every day on farms whose value and fertility have been SO greatly lowered by con tinuous cropping with cotton and to- bacco.