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points, particularly at Rosenov.;
sky, are already rebuilding hrida.!
es and roads. Another despatch
from Petrograd says tho advance:
on Orsha continues and a battle.
is expected there between the
Germans and thousands Of armed
workmen who have arrived In.
the city: i
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE,
March 1-(By The Associated Press )-Amercan troops
repulsed strong German attack this morning in the
salient north of Tou There many American casual
ties one of the killed being captain who was graduated
from West Point in 1917.
The raid was complete failure, three German pris
oners remaining American hands The ground in front
Ct the American trenches strewn with German dead
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While German Cities Add to
the General Weight OF Debt
for War Purposes, German
Peace Talk Includes Pay
ment of Subsidies BY The
Entente Powers.
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tionary troops.

ITUUPS'
The dispatch says that. the so'-
shevikl forces are destroying all
bridges, railways and roads by
which various threatened points
may be reached. The troops Arc
proceeding to the front prepared
10 resist any further attempt on
the part Of the Germans to ad-
vance. The Germans at some
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REPORT SAYS
AMERICAN LINE IS
HELD WITH FIRMNESS

PARIS, March l.-Germans troops
especially trained for raiding opera
tions attacked the American salient
last night and this morning, but the
Americans maintained their enttre
line everywhere and in addition
caused heavy casualties among tho
enemy. The Americans also took
prisoners on both positions at-
tackled.
The foregoing ts contained IN the
French official communication made
public tonight.
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Face to Face With Kaiserism

By JAMES II. GERARD
American Ambassador at tho German
Imperial Court. July 25. 1913,
to February i, 1917.
Author Of my Four Years in Germany
(Copyrtgh, l9iS t. Puhl:c L!s"r Coz
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THE WEATHER

WASHINGTON. March Forecast;
Western Pennsylvania ohio-F air
warmer Saturday; Sunday fair.
West vlrgtnia-Fair Saturday, some
what warmer west portion: Sunday fair.
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RUSSIANS REPORTED To Have I. (
STOPPED GERMAN ADVANCE BY ].
THEIR DETERMINED RESISTANCE.

LONDON March 1.-According to dispatch received
here from semi official agency at Petrograd dated
Thursday the German offensive has been stopped hy
serious resistance which has been offered by the revo
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CHAPTER VII.

AuSuu~t. 1878 .Crrntinu"dl uapuh-
lish"J Ginry.
The dcf"a. % 'hc Eussrns * mr.
doubtediy crushing. England IS waking
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GROUND IN FRONT OF AMERICAN
TRENCHES STREN WITH DEAD
GERMANS; j. s. LOSSES HEAVY

Brave Captain West Pointer Of the Class Of H. Dies Fight
ing at the Head of His Lads in mo Mans Land
Conduct of the Sammies Praised.
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THE WEATHER

Fair Saturday, Somewhat Warmer In i
West Portion; Sunday Fair.
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Roast ArmadilIo.

The distress Of war has caused us to
eat many strange things. We are cast
ing hungry looks at many an animal
that we have heretofore regarded with
merely geological interest. For in
stance, the armadillo. According to
the San Antonio Light, the first wagon
load Of armadillos arrived on last Sat-
urday at the Texan city and was imme-
diately sold to ultimate consumers who
found the meat Of the armadillo, which
suggests food about as much as does
a British tank, to be greatly like pork
and entirely edible.
This consumption or armadillo on
the half-shell by San Antonians sug-
gests' thought. Will a zoo eventual
ly become place where animals are
kept In cages, not because the animals
are wild, but to preserve them from
the covetous tooth Of man f-Cincinnst
Times Star.
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Plan your home garden in advance.
Make a diagram of the available
space; allot the ground to the vege-
tables you want to grow. Prepare to
make your garden work until frost
next fall. That is advice to home
gardener by horticulturists of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture.
Interest in the planning all men,
bers Of the family, especially the chill
dren who, by being given a partner
ship now, will know their duties when
the time comes. Read such garden
ing publications as are available.
Write to the Department Of Agricul-
trTe for a home gardening bulletin.
In making a diagram Of the garden
1t is we'll to use tough paper, such as
heavy wrapping paper, which will
stand repeated handling out Of doors.
A fairly large scale should be adopt
ed so that full notes can be kept in
the spaces representing rows. If the
garden is fairly large or abnormally
long the diagram may be made in sep
arate sections for the sake of con-
venience.
Plan for Homo Needs.
A typical plan of this character is
shown in the illustration. This plan,
Of course, is Of use chiefly as an ex-
ample, and in most cases a different
arrangement will be necessary to meet
the conditions surrounding individual
garden spaces. On the plan the gar
dener may indicate the approximate
date when each Of his projected crops
is to be planted. No more space
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XMAS TREE CUSTOM HAD
ITS ORIGIN IN new YORK

them and came to New York before
Christmas in 1851 with lot of the
evergreens. He took up his stand in
st. Marks place, which was then more
or less Of q shopping center.
He decorated one Of the trees with
ribbons and tinsel and sparklers and
other things until 1t was riot Of
color. The sight Immediately struck
the fancy Of the ladies Of the Stuyve-
SAINT section and lower Second avenue,
which were then vastly different from
what they are now. Two hours after
he had placed his trees on display he
had sold out his cargo and was speed
ing back to the Catskills as rapidly
as conveyances could take him.
He returned the day before Christ
mas with n larger load and found New
York waiting for him and his trees.
He sold them all before they had been
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Garden Space Valuable.

Just what vegetables are to be grown
depends, of course, upon the individual
tastes of the family. In general, the
aim Of the home gardener should be
to raise vegetables in which freshness
is an important quality. Peas, string
beans, Lima beans, asparagus and
sweet corn, for example, lose much if
they are not cooked almost immedi-
ately after they are picked. In the
case of potatoes, corn, cucumbers,
squashes and melons, it should be re-
membered that these vegetables occu-
py large area in proportion to their
yield and In small garden consume
valuable space which, in most cases,
could be used more profitably. In the
case Of potatoes, however, 1t also
should be noted that they are easily
stored and are an extremely good
staple crop, and many gardeners will
find it to advantage to plant as much
ground to potatoes as possible after
sufficient space has been allotted to
the other garden crops.
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unfulfilled vision of the mighty North.
This much, Of course, Stefansson
knew before he started on his own
quest as a conquistador of the pole.
1t was his belief that one day he
would not only set foot on the Crocker
Land which Rear Admiral Peary be-
lieved he had seen, but also find
reaches Of territory in what many had
believed to be an impenetrable sea.
He set forth from Teller, Alaska,
on June q, 1913, with well equipped
expedition in the steamship Karluk,
prepared to do at least three years Of
work beyond the Arctic circle. The
Karluk was caught in foes 20 miles
from the mouth of the COlville river.
1t was at this point that StefanssOn,
accompanied by five men, landed for
the purpose Of hunting caribou and
other game.
The foe in which the Karluk was
embedded was torn from the shore by
a heavy gale in which Stefansson and
his party Of hunters nearly lost their
lives. After hopeless drift of four
months the Karluk was crushed in the
ice off Herald island on January IL,
1914. There had been time to remove
most of the supplies to the ice. The
company Of the Karluk which re-
mained was divided into two cOmpa-
MES.
Eleven of the number in all lost
their lives. The others succeeded in
reaching Herald island and also
Wrangell island. Capt. Robert A.
Bartlett, Of Peary North pole fame,
accompanied by an Eskimo, made a
dash to the mainland and the follow
ing September brought the King and
Winge to the rescue.
Stefansson, unaware of the tragedy
in his wake, proceeded on his way
after he had learned that the Karluk
had drifted beyond his reach. The
daring trip which he made to the
north from Martins Point demon
strated his self-confidence and hardi-
hood. With two companions, Storken-
sen and Ole Andersen, he pressed on
to try his fate with the foes. The en-
tire resources Of the party consisted
of one sled and dog team with which
they were conveying 1900 pounds Of
supplies and baggage. two rifles and
300 rounds of ammunition.
Stefansson literally put his theory
of life to the proof, for he and his fol-
lowers became Eskimo, dressed as
such and subsisted for the most part
on the meats which make that race so
rotund and oily. Other explorers. &C
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s ss:ss s:sss%s~ sss:sseS"'
Plan for a Small Garden.

In this plan all the vegetables named
are planted in rows across from
the inside lateral rows Of strawber-
ries. As rapidly as each kind Of peas
natures and the crop is over, kale is
planted In its place. The ground to
be used for tomatoes Is first planted
with onion sets, and these onions are
used as rapidly as needed. When the
time comes to set out the tomatoes,
some Of the onions are dug to make
space for the tomato plants. When
the tomato crop is over, the ground
is occupied by spinach az the third
crop. Spinach is also planted as soon
as the bulb onions from the side are
gathered. The beans, carrots, and
peas are succeeded by late cabbage,
and between the rows Of late cabbage
"potato-onion" sets are planted. Late
beans are planted between the rows
Of parsnips after the radishes and let.
tuce have been gathered.
should be allotted to each than is
needed to furnish a sufficient quantity
Of the vegetable for family consump-
tion or for other known needs.
Make the garden work all. summer.
Make your plans so that when one
crop Is ready for the table or for can
ming another vegetable can be plant
ed between the old rows and new
nlantings can take the space vacated.
Many home gardeners seem content
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custOmed to the many needs Of civili-
cation, have always looked forward
with anxiety to the idea that they
might have to subsist on such primi-
tive fare, but Stefansson and his two
comrades welcomed the novel subsist.
ence methods In their unbroken jour-
ney of 700 miles.
Proceeding to the north and north
west from Prince Patrick island, Stef-
ansson discovered his first new land
on June Is, 1915, in IS degrees north
latitude and la degrees west longi-
tude. He surveyed this new territory
to the eastward for 100 miles, and
from observations made at height
Of 1000 feet estimated at that time
that the newly discovered territory
extended for at least $50 miles. 1t ap-
parently touches the periphery of the
area marked unknown.
The party returned to a base camp
at Cape Kellett on Banks Land and,
after having communicated its discov-
cry to the outside world, prepared to
unknown realms of the North.
More land was discovered, according
to the latest advices, in June of the
following year in approximately so de-
grees north latitude and 102 degrees
west longitude. In August of the same
year additional land was seen in ap-
proximately latitude II degrees north
and III degrees west longitude. These
figures are only approximate and do
not take into account the outline Of
the lands as they are likely soon to be
set forth in the official records Of the
Canadian government.
That there is large land mass or
a conglOmeration of many islands in
the unmapped regions which have been
the objective of Mr.. Stefansson all
these years there can be little doubt.
If there were not solid and well an
chOred terra firma in those regions the
scientists believe that the enormous
glutting and choking of the straits and
the channels Of the Arctic could hardly
occur.
The drift Of various vessels indi-
Gates that there are impenetrable
tracts of large area in the so-called un-
explored region. DR.. Herbert J. Spin
den in the Scientific American not
long ago discussed the extent Of the
uncharted polar basin as indicated by
the drift of the vessels Of explorers.
"The track of the Karluk," he wrote,
practically completes the drift record
from Point Barrow, in Alaska, to
Spitzenberg island, north of Norway,
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Y. s. DEPT. OF~A0RlCUIl

to raise a single crop on each plot of
land at their disposal, but 1t is quite
possible to grow two or three crops
Of some vegetables in one season.
A primary consideration in arrang-
ing the garden is the kind of cultiva-
tion to be employed. Where the work
Is to be done mainly by means Of
horse-drawn tools the arrangement
should be such as TO give the longest
possible rows and a straight outline
should be followed. The garden
should be free from paths across the
rows and turning spaces should be
provided at the ends. For hand cul-
tivatiOn (the method that probably
will be used by most home gardeners)
the arrangement can be quite differ
ent, as the garden may be laid out in
sections with transverse walks and
the rows can be much closer for most
crops.
Remember Early Vegetables.
1t Is also important to consider the
location Of permanent crops such as
asparagus and rhubarb. If any of the
small fruits such as raspberries, cur
rants and gooseberries are to be
planted within the garden inclosure
they should be included with the per-
manent crops. The location and area
for the hotbed, cold-frame or seedbed
should be decided upon, although
these may be shifted to some cohven-
lent place outside the garden.
Where there is great variety in the
composition of the soil in different
parts of the garden it will be advis-
able to note this when arranging for
the location of the various crops.
Such crops as celery, onions and late
cabbage should be planted in land
that is not too low and moist. II part
Of the soil is high, warm and dry, that
is the proper location for early crops
and those that need a quick, warm
soil.
Points to Consider.
Remember these points in planning
your garden:
A gentle slope toward the south or
southeast is most desirable for the
production Of early crops. It is an
advantage to have protection on the
north and northeast by either a hill,
group Of trees or hedge, buildings,
tight board fence or a stone wall
to break the force of the wind.
The land should have sufficient
drainage for surplus water to run off
during heavy rains, but the fall should
not be so great that the soil will be
washed. Fill up holes in which water
will accumulate. Avoid banks of
creek or stream liable to overflow.
A good fence around the garden plot
is almost indispensable to keep out
damaging animals.
The garden should be as near the
kitchen as possible so that the work
Of caring for the crops may be done
at odd times and so that the vegeta-
bles are quickly available to the
housewife.
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The custom of placing an evergreen
tree in the home on Christmas eve to
be decorated and hung with gifts Is OF
course a yuletide rite Of ancient stand
ing. but In it's modern form as prac-
ticed in the United States 1t Is COM
paratively young and had Its origin In
New York.
Mark Carr Is the man who intro
duced the Christmas tree to New York
city as New York knows 1t now. He
was a Catskill woodsman. He had
travelled bit and was acquainted with
the Christmas customs of various
countries. He thus came to see the
possibilities Of the evergreens Of the
Catskills. .,.
The more thought he gave to the
little trees the more confident nv vas
that they would make fine Nhrist-
mas decoration. He decided TO try
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HAS GREAT pOLAR RIDDLE
BEEN SOLVED :? sg9gE

HE saga Of the deeds by
Stefannson newly done
may yet reveal that the
Arctic mirage dream is
true.
His lay Of discovery
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Let Explorer

twO-thirds of the circuit around the
pole. 1t ends at almost the same
place where the drift of the Jeanette
began, and this vessel in turn sank
not far from the beginning point Of
the Fram's long voyage in the grip of
the foe.
"All drifted toward the west. but
the Fran made more to the north
than the others did. These certified
tracts block vast area capable Of
holding continent the size of Green
land or extensive archipelagoes.
Contrary to some published reports,
the new land north of Siberia found
by Commander Wilkitzky of the Rus
sian navy cannot possibly be part Of
this supposed land mass. The Fran
drifted in between this new land
(Nicholas II LandD and the pole,
passing over an area of deep ocean
soundings. The De Long islands, near
which the Jeanette sank, and the ill
defined mass Of Bennett Land, may
mark the extreme extension toward
the west of the supposed land of the
Arctic ocean,"
As the work Of exploration carried
on by Mr.. Stefansson Is official in
character, there is every reason to be-
lieve that after the close of the Euro
pean war Canada will devote extern
sive resources to further exploration
! based on what he has already ascer-
tanned.
Although the Ignite deposits which
Stefansson reports finding are not
considered Of commercial Importance
at present, it may be that the re-
searches of the explorer will open up
new region for development. His me-
neurological and tidal observations are
bound to be of great service to navi-
gators.
The chronological investigations
which Stefansson's ready sympathies
and keen insight into life have enabled
him to make are likely to prove Of
exceptional value to science. He was
the first to grasp the spiritual ideas
| and concepts Of the EskimOs and to
explain their peculiar beliefs concern
ing the migration Of souls.
Taken all in all, If Vilhjalmur Stef-
anssOn returns to civilization In the
spring of 1918, as he planned to do
he will have a mass Of important in
formation Of all kinds to collate and
arrange, of which the geographical re-
suits will form an important part, as
they may well lead to the lifting of the
veil of time from the secrets Of an Ice
locked land.
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BE A "HOME GUARDENER'

The home gardens of America
are the home guard in food pro-
duction.
The "home guardener" Of this
year-our second in the war-is
forewarned and thus forearmed.
The "home guardener," before
he arms himself with his hoe,
must fortify himself with knowl-
edge.
Every peck Of vegetables pro-
-duced for home use this year
from ground that never before
grew food will mean q certain
quantity of meat or wheat re-
leased for use behind our battle
lines.
Join the "home gardeners"
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Get Ready to Plant.

BY knowing what and where and
how much you want to grow, by being
prepared with your seeds and tools,
by mapping out your work in advance,
you will grow more and better vege-
tables and save time, labor and money.
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PLAN AND PREPARE

Prepare to do your part In
increasing Americas food sup
ply by raising your own vege-
tables in your home garden.
Plan your garden on paper.
Map out your campaign. You
will profit through time, labor,
and money saved.
Planning Is preparing.
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Use All. Available SPACE.

Intensive culture and carefully ar
ranged rotation will help make every
foot of available space in the small
garden produce the maximum yield.
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in the city three hours and for prices
which would compare favorable with
those of today.
This was the real start Of Christmas
trees in New York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-06
Demand for Productions
of Spanish Composer

The influence of Enriue Grana-
dos, who lost his life upon the sink
ing of the Sussex, has been perma-
nent and far-reaching in it's effect
upon the music lovers of the United
States, judging by observations made
at the Aeolian Company New York.
Although this Spanish composer
spent but a few months in the
United States, the charm of his COM
positions heard in recital or in the
opera Goyescas, presented at the
Metropolitan Opera House during
his stay, was sufficiently powerful to
establish permanent demand for
his productions.
During the past. year the Aeolian
Company, for whom Granados re-
corded many of his compositions on
the reproducing piano, has noted
a demand for the works of the
Spanish composer which is no
less general than during the time
two years ago when the composer
himself was here. 1t is stated that
the popularity of his works is con-
tinually increasing rather than wan
ing.
Probably the most desired piece
in point, of popularity is the intro
duction to the third act of Goyes-
cas- entitled THE Lady and the
Nightingale" which is said now to
lead many well known American Sc
lections among patrons of the re-
producing piano.