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The Washington herald., 1918-10-09

Most OF the enemys big guns had
been withdrawn to far back of the
front lines. except in the Cambrai
area, where there is evidence of q
recent gun concentration.
British ayiators, preparatory to
the great attack, had been harrass-
ing the enemy batteries for days
past, while hundreds of planes pa
trolled the enemv:z back areas,
making 1t next to impossible for
the German airmen to fly over the
British lines.
London. Oct. s.-The Anglo-Amer-
lean advance south of Cambrai has
reached a depth OF between four
and five miles. according to latest
word from the front. The advance
is still continuing successfully.
London, Oct. s.-American and
British troops have captured viii
lers-Outreaux, according to front
dispatches late tonight.
Vtllers-Outreau0 lies miles
southeast of Cambria and IL miles
northeast of st. Quentin.
Fight In DriEsle of Rain.
At the British Front, Oct S-The
British launched new powerful,
attack this morning between st.
Quentin and Cambria, on a. front
of approximately $4,000 yards.
American troops are fighting side
by side with English, Scotch and
New Zealand units, in the midst OF
driZzling rain.
Berlin. via London, Oct S.-"The
Americans" says today's War Of
fee report, renewed their attempts
to break through on the west bank
Of the Aire. Their attack south OF
Chatel-Chehery broke down and the
enemy was driven out of ground
which he had temporarily gained
to the north. Attacks on the east
bank also broke down"
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09
Palestine Army 30 Miles
Northwest of Damascus.

London, Oct S.-GeneraI Sir Ed
mund Allenby's British army in
Palestine occupied Kayak, thirty
miles northwest of Damascus. on
Sunday, the War Office announced
tonight. The British now control
all of the railways in Palestine
The Turks and Germans have evac-
uated Beirik. The British occupied
Siden yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09
Late Meals in N. Y. to Be Cold.

New York, Oct SONY cold meals
viii be served at i've Of New Yorlz's
leading hotels after 9 O'Clock from
this time forth. IL was announced last
night. After-theater meals Al the
Biltmore, Belmont, Manhattan. MUr-
raw Hin and Ansonia will be cold. no
matter how heated the persons gs,
in arguing.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09
WILSON'S REPLY.

From the Secretary OF State
to the Charge d'ATsires Of
Switzerland:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
October s, 1918
Sir:
] have the honor TO ac
kpcvledge, 60 behalf of mi
President, your note Of os
tober 6, inclosing a COZ
muniestion from the Gerns
government to the President
and / am instructed by II
President to request you
make the following commu
cation to the imperial Germ
chancellor:
Before making reply to 4
request of the imperial ca
man government, and in ordsN
that that reply shall be as csn-
did and straightforward az
the momentous interests in
volved require, the President
of the United States deems
It necessary to assure himself
of the exact meaning Of the
note Of the imperial chancel-
lor. Does the imperial chan
cellor mean that the imperial
German government accepts
the terms laid down by the
President in his address to
the Congress of the United
States on the sth of January
last and in subsequent ad-
dresses and that its object in
entering into discussions
would be only to agree upon
the practical details Of their
application
The President feels bound
to say with regard to the sus-
gestion of an srmistiee that
he would not feel at liberty to
propose a cessation of arms to
the governments with which
the government of the United
States is associated against
the central powers so long as
the armies of those powers
are upon their soil. The
good faith of any discussion
would manifestly depend upon
the consent of the central
powers Immediately to with
draw their forces everywhere
from invaded territory.
The President also feels
that he is justified in asking
whether the imperial chancel-
lor is speaking merely for the
constituted authorities of the
empire who have so far con-
Quoted the war. He deems the
answers TO these questions
vital from every point Of
view.
Accept, sir, the renewed as
sursnces OF my high con-
siderstion.
(Signed)
ROBERT LANSING.
Mr.. Frederick Oederlin,
Charge d'Afsires of Switz-
erlsnd, sd interim, in
charge of German inter
ests in the United States
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09
Harvard Red Cross Men
Will Return to America

The thirty-four Harvard fresh
men who early in May were re-
cruited at the University for ser
vice In the Ambulance Sections Will
shortly return to America, accord
ing to an announcement by the Red
Cross. 1t is expected that the men
will arrive in time to be at Cam
bridge for the OPENING of the school
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09
Serbians Stand Before
Gates of Nish.

Rome. Oct. s-The serbians stand
before the gates Of Nish, which be-
came the Serbian capital after the
evacuation of Belgrade. The capture
of Nish Is reported imminent.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09
Ferdinand Re6res IN Austria.

Geneva, via Paris, Oct. Sex King
Ferdinand. of Bulgaria. has arrived
in a quiet town of Southern Austria,
where he has taken viI1a socord-
ing to Vienna adviceA
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09
REICHSTAG DEPUTY
ASKS FREE POLAND
Howled Down When He Indorses
Wilson's PROPOSAL.

Paris, Oct. S-Le Matin learns from
its Zurich correspondent that a Polish
deputy in the Reichstag was howled
down when he proposed in the Reichs-
tag to record the approval of the
house of President Wilson's thirteenth
peace principle.
The thirteenth principle set forth by
President Wilson on January s, of this
year, is as follows:
AN independent Polish State should
be erected. which should include the
territories inhabited by indisputably
Polish populations, which should be
assured a free and secure access to
the sea, and whose political and eco
nomic independence and territorial in
tegrity should be guaranteed by inter-
national covenant"
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09

October 6, 1918
Mr.. President:
! have the honor to trans
nit herewith, upon instruc-
tons from my government,
the original text of a COM
municstion from the German
government, received by this
legation late this afternoon,
from the Swiss foreign office.
An English translation of
this communication is also in
closed. The German original
text, however, is alone to be
considered as authoritative.
Please accept, Mr.. Presi-
dent, the assurances of my
highest consideration.
(Signed) F. OEDERLIN.
Charge d'affaires a. i. of Swift
erland, in charge of German
interests in the United
States.
Mr.. Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United
States, Washington.
(Enclosure.)
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09

DE PATRIOTIC-use newspapers
- efficiently. When you have hn-
ished reading your copy of The
Washington Herald, hand il to some
person who has not seen one Make
each copy do double duty in wartime
and help save paper.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09
GERMAN NOTE.

From the charge d'affaires
ad interim of Switzerland, in
charge of German interests in
the United States.
Department of German
Interests.
- legation of Switzerlsnd.s--s
Washington. D. C.,
October 6, 1918.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09
THE WEATHER

Today-Fair and warmer. Tomor-
row-Parly cloudy; gentle westerly
winds. Highest Temperature yester-
day, 90; lowest AZ.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09

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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16
BABY DEETs

The following recipe for canning
baby beets is applicable to carrots.
Only young, tender beets should be
canned TO get a high quality product.
The best variety for canning is the
Detroit.
Sort the beets, putting uniform sizes
together. Cut the stems off, but be
careful not to cut off too closely or
break the root. This win cause loss OF
Juice, color and flavor. Boil in an en-
ameled pan until three-fourths done,
peel, pack hot in layers in previously
boiled jars, fitting the second layer'into
the spaces left by the first layer and
repeating. Cover with clear hot wa
ter; partially seal the jars and boil
them in water bath for one hour con-
tinuously, counting from the time the
water boils again around the jars.
DO not allow cold water to touch
the beets after they have been cooked.
If beets are packed In tin the cans
used must be inside-lacquered. Beets
liz inch in diameter and over should
be cut or sliced before packing into
Jars. When a steam-pressure Gamer
is used, process pints 80 minutes I'M
der FIVE pounds steam pressure.-Unit-
ed States Department of Agriculture.
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EXPERTS
! ADVICE ON HOW TO CAN

on the age OF the peas. Put instantly,
while hot, into cold water, Zone tea
spoonful salt to one quart water) and
remove after about 30 seconds.
Drain and pack to within one-half
inch Of the top Of the previously boiled
Jar. If the Jar is filed too full, few
peas at the top may burst and make
the liquor cloudy. Add seasoning
(one-third level teaspoonful salt and
two-thirds level teaspoonful sugar to
the quartz and fill with hot water and
paddle well to remove all air bubbles.
Partially seal Jars.
Processing with steam under pres
sure is recommended. Process pints 45
minutes under pressure of 10 pounds.
Seal Immediately, cool in a draft-free
place. When cold test for leaks. and
store in a cool, dark, dry place.
II the intermittent boiling process is
used, boil for 80 minutes on the first
day, and 90 minutes on the second and
third days. Before each subsequent
boiling the covers must be lOosened,
and after each boiling the covers must
be securely frightened to make sealing
complete. Cool, test for leaks and
store.
If single-perlod boiling process is
used, place Jars In the Gamer and boil
for at least three hours. Seal, cool.
test and store.-United States Depart.
ment of Agriculture.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16
0KRA

To can okra select young tender
pods. Remove stem without cutting
the seed pod. Blanch by dipping into
boiling water from three to six min
utes. Plunge Immediately into a cool
salt bath Zone teaspoonful salt to one
quart of water). Remove ut once.
Pack into previously boiled Jars, cover
with hot brine 1.-TWO and one-haif ounces
salt to one gallon of wnter). Partially
seal jars.
Processing with steam under pres
sure Is recommended. Process pint
jars 30 minutes under steam pressure
of ten to fifteen pounds. Seal immedi-
ately, and cool in a place free from
drafts. When cold test for leaks, and
store in a cool, dark, dry place.
II the intermittent process is used,
boil for one and one-fourth hours on
the first day and one hour on the two
succeeding days. Loosen the covers
on the jars before each successive boil
Ing, and seal completely after each
boiling. Cool test for leaks, and store.
If the slngle-contlnuous boiling
period is used boil for at least two
hours. Seal, cool, test for leaks, and
store.-Unlted States Department OF
Agriculture.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16
By WILLIAM A. RApFoRp.

When the nest egg put In the bank
some years back by Prudence, twin
sister to Thrift, has grown to fair pro-
portions, it's mighty pleasant to con-
template building home Of ones own.
SO with pencil and paper Mr.. Home
builder sits down to figure out what
he can get for his money. At length,
after much effort and with great deal
OF personal satisfaction, he views his
estimated cost for the nest that is to
shelter Mrs. Homebullder and all the
little Homebuilders. He has kept the
estimate within the amount he can af-
ford, so he tells his contractor to build
a house not to exceed such and such an
amount.
Wen pass over the intervening pc
riod and meet Mr.. Homebuilder again,
when his house is completed and he
has been handed the bills. His house
Is all right-perfectly satisfactory, but
heres the rub-it cost very much
more than he had figured on. les the
old story. Estimating is quite mat
ter Of guess work to the average per-
son.
A few suggestions on this subject
will be very helpful.
Bear In mind that a small house
costs more prOportionately than large
one. Heating, lighting, and plumbing
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16
PEAS

Green peas are among the most dif-
rHcult vegetables to can at home. Abb
solute cleanliness. quick work. atten-
) tion to every detail, are essentials to
success. Only young and very freshly
eathered peas should be canned. Peas
are best gathered In the early morning
when cool. Work rapidly from the mo-
ment they are gathered. Peas should
not stand after being shelled. Get
, them into the previously boiled jars as
rapidly as possible. Shell and sort.
putting only peas Of the same size and
degree Of ripeness together. Do not
use hard, mature peas among tender
ones or BIG peas with very small ones.
Blanching dipping into hot water)
is very important. II well done. II pre-
vents cloudy liquor. makes the peas
tender. and also removes some Of the
riuev substance which coats them.
Blanch by dipping the shelled peas
tn : clean cheesecloth sack. int boiling
water one to four minutes. depending
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16

and finally drive him beyond the Rhine
and to ultimate surrender. The Inn
preston became deep-seated among
those who have studied the war that
the brave Engllshmen and Frenchmen.
weary Of four years warfare, needed
just what the American troops could
give them for the necessary dash and
hustle to beat back the Germans and
to start movement which means ulti-
mate success for world civilization.
Consequently all official Washington.
and particularly those who have given
close attention to everything pertaining
TO the war, were very much gratified
and really felt that American troops
had performed that which was expect
ed Of them.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16
5E@pfLoOR hAa

ing will average $50 to $40 per regis
ter. Steam heat will run about $45
per radiator for the small house, and
as high as $40 for the large house
with large rooms. Hot water systems
cost about 20 per cent more than
steam.
One can devote great deal Of
thought to the lighting Of a building.
Economy In wiring means much,
though to have a home inadequately
lighted is poor policy. Since modern
ideas have suggested wall lights, base
plugs for table lights, pantry and
closet lights. etc., 1t is we'll TO ig-
ure out where you want your fixtures
and switches placed and what kind OF
fixtures you need. Lighting fixtures
range widely In cost, but 1t Is better
to ecOnomize on fancy fixtures and in
sure plenty Of convenient lights and
switches. Estimates on lighting are
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16

thing TO use hardwood throughout the
first floor. Appropriate woods are oak,
ash, or birch. Soft woods among which
are cypress, chestnut, whitewoOd, pine
and cedar all make nice finishes. Hard
woods should never be painted or
enameled.
Double floors are a necessity II the
house is to be easily heated. Plenty
of building paper should also be pro-
vided. To skimp in these particulars
Is poor economy, for building for
warmth means big saving in many
years fuel bills.
Generous provision should be made
TO keep the house warm enough In any
weather condition. Whether hot air,
steam or hot water be used a plant Of
ample size should be installed. It is
said on good authority that a large
heating plant run moderately win heat
a home better and more economically
than a smaller heating plant running
full blast. 1t is certain that from the
standpoint Of economy and fire proven
ton one should not attempt to over
crowd the heating apparatus.
In figuring the cost Of various heat
ing equipments, small house with
nine or ten registers for hot air heat
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16
GREENS OR PoTHERBS

A large number of cultivated and
wild greens are edible, and when can
ned make succulent and valuable food
for the winter and spring months.
Among the cultivated greens are Swiss
chard, kale, Chinese cabbage leaves,
upland cress, French endlve, cabbage
sprouts, turnip tops, young. tender
New Zealand spinach, beet tops, dande-
lion, young, tender dasheen sprouts,
native mustard, Russian mustard, col
lards, and tender rape leaves. Among
the wild green's are pepper cress,
Ihmb's-quarter, sour dock, smartweed
sprouts, purslane. pokeweed sprouts,
saandellon, and milkweed GENDER
! sprouts and young leaves).
Can green's the same day they are
J picked. Wash clean, sort thoroughly,
allowing no foreign weed leaves or
: other vegetable matter to remain.
Rid the greens of all sand, dirt, and
dry, decayed or diseased leaves. Place
the greens in crate or cheesecloth
and blanch in live steam either in an
improvised homemade steamer, or reg
vuiar commercial steamer, for 10 min
,utes- Remove the green's and plunge
.guickly into cold water. Remove to
freshly scalded pan or vessel and cut
into convenient lengths. Pack into hot
iars, add hot water all the eontainer,
and season to taste. If desired, few
strips of bacon. Clipped beef, beef, or
olive oil may be added to the greens.
Partially seal jars.
Processing with steam under pres
sure Is recommended. Process pint
Jars 40 minutes under steam pressure
of ten pounds. Seal Immediately, cool
In a place free from drafts, test for
leaks, and stlre in dark. cool, dry
place.
II the intermittent boiling process is
used, boil for one hour on each OF
three successive days. Loosen the COW
ers before each subsequent boiling, and
after each boiling seal completely.
Cool, test Tor leaks. and store.
II the one-period continuous boiling
process Is used, boil for at least two
hours. Seal Immediately. cool, test for
leaks. and store.-United States De
partment Of Agriculture.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16
VEGETABLE MIXTURES

Attractive and economical vegetable
mixtures to be served In salads, with
0melets, escallOped dishes, and gar
nishes for meat dishes can be canned
at home. This by-product may be
canned often when small quantities
are left from packing different vege-
tables whole. Any desired comblna-
lions may be made. Vegetables ma
turing in the same season should be
used. A good combination for the
spring would be carrots. peas, string
beans and onions. A mixture which
could be made from the fall garden
might consist Of peppers, celery, on
ions and small lima beans. (Beets can
not be used In such mixtures because
they discolOr the entire contents of the
jar.l All these vegetables are pre-
pared separately as for canning and
packed in layers in previously boiled
Jars. Each layer should be packed as
tightly as possible before the next Is
added. When the jar Is filled, cover
with brine (2h ounces of salt to one
gallon Of water). Partially seal Jars.
Processing with steam under pres
sure is recommended. Process pint
Jars As minutes under pressure of ten
pounds. Seal Immediately and cool in
q draft-free place. When cold test for
leaks and store in cool, dark, dry
place.
II the intermittent boiling process Is
used, boil for 90 minutes on the first
day, and 60 minutes on the second
and third days. Before each subse-
quent boiling the covers must be loos-
ened, and after each boiling the COW
crs must be securely frightened to
make sealing complete. Cool. test for
leaks and store.
If single-period boiling process is
used, place Jars in the Gamer and boil
Cor at least three hours. Seal, cool,
test and store.-United States Depart
-ment Of Agriculture.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16

usually figured at "a per outlet for
electricity and from 81 to $3.50 per
outlet for gas.
An ordinary bathroom should have
three fixtures, the approximate cost Of
which should total about $3.50. Plac-
ing the cost Of the kitchen sink and
laundry tray at 500 more, the cost
may be safely computed at $3.50 for
the ordinary home. Additional bath
rooms may be estimated at $3.50 plus
the cost Of extra piping. Running
water in bedrooms is figured at so
much per fixture plus the cost of add.
tional piping. The price of plumbing
fixtures vary considerably. It will
always be found advisable to buy guar.
anteed supplies made plainly and SUBJ
stantially. All useless ornamentation
should be avoided. as one soon tires of
such fixtures and the decorative fea-
lures usually do not resist hard serv-
ice.
Doors and Windows Costly.
The price per door or window should
prevent the home builder from request.
ing additional openings except where
II Is very advisable. Doors cost from
$40 upward, and every window from
50 to SIS. Screens, blinds, shades,
storm windows and doors all increase
the cost. Any opening additional to
the architects preliminary plans Is
usually figured at $40 or more.
In everything. the home builder
should aim for substantial construc-
ton. Flimsy houses are q poor In
vestment. No matter how plain the
house or how elegant. II should not be
marred by false economy. It Is far
better to economlze on interior trim
than on clapboards, building paper,
shcathing, double floors. shingles. etc.
Painting Is another thing where to
spare expense is to invite future repair
bills. By all means build ~for keeps"
The strain on the bank account may be
somewhat more than you planned to
have it stand but the avoidance Of ex-
ira heating expense. extra repairs.
etc. IN the years to come win be a
source Of self-congratulation.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16

cost little more for a large house
than a small one. The number and
proportions of the rooms have a d.
rect relation to the cost. Unusually
large rooms or many small ones are
to be avoided. Large rooms mean ex-
ira large lengths Of timber; small ones
mean extra partitions. 1t is also bet
ter to have a few large, convenient
closets than many small ones.
Estimating the Cost.
The approximate estimate of cost
may be obtained by computing the cost
per square foot or the cost per cubic
foot. The cost Of a moderate sized
frame building ranges from SO to S. per
square foot or 10 to is cents per cubic
foot. If the architects sketches show
a width of % feet and length Of 40
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16

feet. the number Of square feet can
be obtained BY multiplying the length
by the width. On a basis Of So to IS
the house would cost anywhere
from ss.120 to $500 The diff
ference In price Is due to interior
equipment and finish. the number Of
windows, porches, and ornamental
work. II we estimate the height
OF the house at 80 feet from the bot
tom Of the cellar to a little over the
top Of the roof-which Is done to allow
for the overhang Of porches, caves.
and bay wlndows-we find the con-
tents to be 1890 cubic feet. At
the minimum price Of 10 cents. the
cost would be $3.120 and at 10 cents.
$500
The cost Of building may be boost
ed BY excessive ornamentatIon and It
may be kept down by sklmping. Either
policy is bad. The woodwork Of any
home should be kept in harmony with
the character and purpose Of the
housa Tais refers especially to CO..
umns. porches. dormer windows. cor
nlces and interior trim. With haro-
sOOd TIA IN fast favor It Is the usual
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-08-16
TOMATO SAUCE or PURGE

II a more economical utilization of
space within the Jar Is desired. a more
concentrated mixture OF tomatoes
can be packed. This also provides for
the use OF small or broken tomatoes
and large tomatoes unsuited for can
ming.
Cut the tomatoes and add one large.
sized onion chopped and one cupful
Of chopped sweet red pepper to each
gallon Of cut tomatoes. Cook until
tender, put through a sieve and add
third teaspoonful Of salt and two
thirds teaspoonful of sugar tmixed)
to each quart Of pulp. Cook to the
consistency Of ketchup. stirring con-
stantiy. Pack hot in boiled jars and
process as for tomatoes.-United
States Department OF Agriculture.