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Smyrna times., 1919-05-14
HIGH SCHOOL GARDEN TALK.
Using Spring Rainfall in Midsummer,
a Cultural Method Explained By
Professor ThurstOn.

Professor ThurstOn.
In some sections of the West so
little rain falls each year that the
rainfall of two seasons is required to
mature one crop; that is, the rainfall |
of one season has to be held over in |
the soil till the next season, a pro-
ceeding which looks difficult, but is in |
fact simple, involving nothing but |
very ordinary cultural methods. |
There is nothing which more often
causes a failure of garden crops than
lack of sufficient moisture in the soil
at some time during the summer, un-
less it is a superabundance of it in
an extremely wet season. 1t is quite
common, however, to sit back and
moan over the dry season, instead of
making it wetter, as is perfectly feas-
ible. A portion of the rainfall runs
off on the surface, part sinks into
the ground and percolates or drains
away beyond the reach of plant roots,
and a portion remains attached to
the soil particles as a thin film. This
latter is the water which is immedi-
ately available to plants. Water in
such films is never stationary in the
soil, but is always moving from wet
ter to dryer soil, in the same way
that oil moves up a lamp wick, or
water up strip of cloth whose end
is in water. AS the top soil dries out,
or as plants remove water from it,
the water in the soil gradually moves
upward, and a part of the water in
the deeper parts of the soil is brought
to or near the surface. 1t has been
found that, if the crust is permitted
to form on the soil, moisture is very
rapidly brought to the surface and
evaporated, without .benefting the
plant, but that if the soil is loosened
and crumbled up this action very
largely stops. This is in accordance
with the well known fact that the eff
feet of a capillary tube in producing
| q IlS6 VI MdIcI 10 SlCelICA bAlC oAAASsAAOA
the tube. Therefore by this lOosening
of the soil and its thorough drying
out for an inch or two in depth, il
is possible to permit water to rise
nearly to the surface of the soil, anC
retain it there for the use of tht
plants. An illustrative experiment
carried out at the school showed twice
as great a loss from unprotected we
soil as from the same soil prOtectet
by an inch of dry loose sand. Any
thing which cover the soil so as t.
prevent evaporation would produc
the same result, and straw and man
ure are often so used, but it is easie
and cheaper to form the mulch, as
is called, of the dry soil particle
themselves. The secret, then, of
plentiful supply of moisture in mic
summer is early plowing or spadin,
D. and shallow cultivation of the surfaC
. soil whenever it's particles form
n crust after a rain, whether or M
II weeds demand attention. Such fr
ouent cultivation is not usually fea
able with field crops grown on lars
scale, and probably is unnecessary
the garden, after the crops ha'
grown large enough to thorough
shade the round, and shelter it fro
the sweep of the wind, but should
lS practised up to that time.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-14

The barn, several Outbuildings and
tank on the farm of H. C. Burchenal,
of Woodside, were destroyed by fire
about 1890 on Monday morning, May
5. All his corn, hay and other feed
ing material was totally destroyed;
also lots of farming implements. No
one knows or can account for the orr
gin of the fire. The loss is estimated
at $4,000, with little insurance.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-14

JAMES A. HART, JR.,
Townsend, Del.
W. w. BOWDLE,
Preston, Md.
COVER G. WILLIAMS,
fredericksburg, Md.
]. FRANK BROWN,
Delmar, Md.
CHAS. H. DEAN.
Queen Anne, Md.
w. N. & W. H. CLARK,
Aiken, Md.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-14

L. w. GUNBY CO..
Salisbury, Md.
w. E. WALSH,
Lewes, Del.
T. C. KING,
Milton, Del.
w. P. FITZGERALD,
Princess Anne, Md.
MURPHY'S GARAGE,
Berlin, Md.
ELLIS GARAGE,
Pocomoke City, Md.
o. w. WILSON,
Snow Hill, Md.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-14

SHANNAHAN & WRIGHTSON
HDW. CO., Easton, Md.
C. D. NOTTINGHAM,
Seaview, Va.
KENNEDYVILLE GARAGE
Kennedyville, Md.
E. H. HRS,
Denton, Md.
H. v. BUCKSON,
St. Georges, Del.
H. L. MOCK.
Bloxom, Va.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-14

Fjve.Pa s. S eneer
Touring Car, $I49O
Four-Pa s $ eneer
Sport Model. $l595
Two Pa ssen9er
Roadster SI490
Seven Passe niger
Car ..... $3.50
SeVen-Pa s s eneer
Sedan $2575 (
Eour.Pa S neer
Coupe -. $2350
Prices fob. Kenosh0
The Washington times., 1919-12-16

The Rev. J. w. Duffey. pastor Of the
Methodist Church, officiated at the
marriage here yesterday Of Miss Elsie
Gray Daymude and Rodney Lee GIL,
both Of Washington
The Washington times., 1919-12-16
NEW CHILD LABOR LAW
URGED FOR WASHINGTON
Monday Evening Club Would Also
Protect Health of Work
ing Youths.

That the District of Columbia was
in need of an adequate child labor law
was the consensus OF opinion ex-
pressed last night at a meeting of
the Monday Evening Club in the as
sembly hall of the Cosmos Club. New
laws to protect the health and educa-
uon OF children who were forced to
work were advocated.
Miss Pauline Goldmark. director Of
the woman's service section Of the
United States Railroad Administra-
tion. said that the child labor Law was
being violated in New York. She cited
case where eighty small children
were found working together in one
small room Of factory.
Many children falsify as to their
age" said Miss Goldmark, fn order
to be permitted to earn some money.
So prevalent has this practice become
that II 10 necessary to compel children
to bring their birth certificates when
applying for permits to work. In
some few deserving cases children
have been given scholarships. thus en-
abung them to continue their educa-
tion."
Mrs. Louis Brownlow. who was the
nrst speaker Of the evening, strongly
urged that q law be passed in the
District compelling children to attend
school until fourteen years old.
Dr. Royal c. Meeker. commissioner
Of labor statistics Of the Department
Of Labor. was elected president Of the
club 70 succeed the Rev. Jshn Van
Schaick. whe resigned
The Washington times., 1919-12-16
ROTARY CLUB TO PLAY
SANTA FOR D. c. KIDDES

Plans for the Christmas entertain
ment OF poor Washington kiddies by
the Rotary Club and B. F.. Keith's
Theatsr a. represented by Roland s.
Robbins, president OF the organiza-
tion and manager Of the vaudeville
house, are rapidly being completed by
the committee appointed BY the club
for that purpose.
The tots will 10 taken to the
theater on these three days in auto
mobiles furnished by the club The
regular performance will be presented
At the end Of which sleigh bells will
be heard and Santa Claus himself will
part the curtains and appear before
the happy audience.
The children will then adjourn TO
the promenade lounge where q pa
geant, arranged BY the community
service, will be given After that,
old Kriss Kringle, presiding from
under q large Christmas tree, will dis
tribute presents and the customary
yuletide goodies to the guests while
the players sing Christmas carols.
The entertainments will not inter
fere with the regular attendance Of
the public.
The Washington times., 1919-12-16
NEWBERRYREFUSED
LIST OF WITNESSES
Senator Loses Point in Defense
of Election Fraud Case by
RuIing-of Court.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Dec. 1o.-A
motion of the defense for a list Of
Government witnesses to be used in
the trial of United States Senator
Truman H Newberry and 134 other
men indicted on charges of violation
Of the election laws was denied by
United States District Judge Sessions
here.
Arguments for the defense were
made by Attorney George Nichols. Of
1onia, and former Judge James O..
Murf1n, of Detroit Frank c. Daley,
who conducted the grand jury inves-
tigation for the Government, opposed
the motion.
Murfin argued that the request was
predicated on the understanding that
IL was In the interests Of justice and
fair play for the respondents. He
said IL the respondents were telling
him the truth. some of them At least
had been indicted upon their own
statements.
Daley attacked the affidavit filed
by the defense and contended that 1t
was insufficient in that it was made
by counsel instead Of one of the par
ties directly involved. Granting OF
the motion. he held. would place un-
necessary obstacles in the way Of the
Government
Judge Sessions. in denying the mo-
tion. refused to consider the point
raised by the defense that in forty
States the statutes provide that re-
spondents shall have a list of wit
nesses to be used against them. He
said these rules are laid down under
practice In State rather than In Fed
eral courts.
The Washington times., 1919-12-16
U. 5. ORDERS SURVEY
OF EX GERMAN LINERS
Vessels Aflocated to. America May Be
Put Into Commission for Pas.
senger Service.

Orders fF the survey OF the six
FORMER German liners aliocated to the
United States BY the interaIlied armis-
tioe commission for the repatriation
OF American troops have been issued.
CHAIRMAN Payne, Of the Shipping
Board, said today.
whether II Is the board's intention
to put the liners in commission for
passenger service was not stated. In
view Of what officials describe As the
urgent need for passenger tonnage.
however. these vessels aggreEating
about $4,000 dead-weight tons, would
be welcome addition to the Govern
ment fleet. and the survey order was
regarded as possibly significant Of an
intention to put them in service.
The seventh ship in this status, the
Imperator, was turned over to the
British
The Washington times., 1919-12-16
SAYS NEW PANAMA
CANAL IS NEEDED
Necessary to Take Care Of In.
creased Business, Declares
Secretary Baker.

Another Isthmian canal win becems
necessary, In the oinion Of Secretary
Of War Baker. to do the ever.increas-
ing business now developing through
the Panama Canal.
The United States holds all the
available routes across the isthmua
so that when the time comes to build
another canal to accommodate the
worlds commerce, the United States
will cor troll the new waterway. This
new canal will. however. not be .
matter Of the near present. 1t has
always been thought in this connec-
tion that when the business demanded
it, the United States would utilise
next the celebrated Nicaraguan lake
route. which was the one to be So
lected at the time the Senate voted
for the Panama canal route The So
called Darien route Is also controlled
BY the United States.
1t Is understood that the War De-
partment is to push As rapidly as
other business will permit, the theo-
retical defense Of the Panama canal.
A perfect plan Of defense for the
canal, which would make Il impreg-
nable. was worked out BY the board
The Washington times., 1919-12-16
SELECT STUDENT DEBATERS,

Two young women are among the
sixteen George Washington Univer-
sity students who have been selected
by the university's debating council
to form the personnel Of this years
intercollegiate debating teams.
The sixteen debaters selected are
Philip E Bernard. Jeen NJ Boaroman
W. W. Braham, ". I. Cleveland, Miss
Catherine Gale, Brantly c. Harris
Brooks Hays, David Malcolm Hodge
Ollie R Mcclure, Floyd B. Matthias
Miss Frances E. Park. ]. F. Rollins
Ralph l. Scott, George Eugene Strong
Arthur Van Metre and Earl w. Wal
lick
The Washington times., 1919-12-16

Of fortihcations before the war. the
main project being to send 70 The
eastern and western tsrmini eight six
teen-inch guns each. and . full com
plement Of tweive-inch mertars.
These sfxteen-inch army guns Arc
being made, and Are known to Be the
most powerful land guns in existence.
They have . range Of more thAA
twenty-one miles, and Are effective at
eighteen miles. Secretary OF War
Baker visited the fortincationa but
he did not comment on the Gi6anttc
plan IN contemplation.
The Washington times., 1919-12-16
SH0PLIFTERS PLY TRADE,

NEW YORK, Dec. 1e.-:rhe unusual
ly' heavy rush of Christmas buyers
In the stores has resulted in an un-
precedented wave Of shoplifting. ac-
cording to today's police records. Be-
tween fifty and sixty persons. mostly
women. were arrested Saturday. De.
tectives said that thefts Of silk stock
Ing predominated.
The Washington times., 1919-12-16

70 cooperate. and st the sAns o.
he warned them that Drvotesseo9
would result In social Aangsra. n
government is prepared 20 MAKE ~
the arrears In the constructios ~
see.cec ne~ houses that ar~ ssv
needed
The Washington times., 1919-12-16

Preston B. Ray. clerk Of the circuit
court here, has appointed James
Hood. Of Boyds. this county. . clerk
In his office. He succeeds Miss Julia
Fearon, who will become secretary Of
the Montgomery county chapter Of
the Red Cross.
The Washington times., 1919-12-16
LONDON HOMES SCARCE.

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE acute short
age Of homss called forth an appeal
And q warning from Premier Lloyd
oeorre today. He appealed to the
housing conference and the Suilderv
The Washington times., 1919-12-16

Miss wfrhelmina A. I'm and Rich
ard Rollison, both Of Washington
were married here BY the Rev. p
Rowland Wagner At the Baptist par
sonaee.
The Washington times., 1919-12-16
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE
TOLD IN TABLOID FORM

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Dec. 16-Niss
Dora c. BAH and Clarence B. Ao6tt.
both OF Washington, were married In
Rockville yesterday afternoon by the
Rev. p. Rowland wagner. pastor Of
the Baptist Church.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-27
THOMAS o. NEIRouR.

Private, Company M, 18TH Infantry.
Private Neibour, whose home is at
Sugar City, Idaho, was decorated for
conspicuous gallantry in action near
LandreS-et-St. Georges, France, OctO-
Der Is, 1913. On the afternoon OF Dc
tober Is, when the Cote de Chatillen
had just been gained after bitter fight
ing, and the summit of that strong bull
wark in the krienhiIde Stellung was be-
ing organized, Private NeibOur was
sent on patrol with his automatic rife
squad to enf1lade enemy machine gun
nests. As Private Neibour gained the
ridge he set up his automatic rife and
was directly thereafter wounded in
both legs by fire from a hostile machine
gun on his flank. The advance wave
Of the enemy troops communicating
had about gained the ridge and al
though practically cut off and sur
rounded, the remainder of his detach-
ment being killed or wounded, this
gallant soldier kept his automatic rife
in operation to such effect that by his
own efforts and by fire from the Skin
mish line Of his company at least 100
yards in his rear, the attack was
checked. The enemy wave being halt
ed and lying prone, four of the enemy
attacked Private NeibOur at close
quarters. These he killed. He then
moved along among the enemy lying
on the ground about him, in the midst
Of the fire from his own lines, and by
his GOODNESS and gallantry captured
eleven prisoners at the point of his pis-
tol and, although painfully wounded,
brought them back to our lines. The
counter attack in full force was ar
rested, to large extent, by the single
efforts OF this soldier, whose heroic ex-
ploits took place against the skyline
in full view Of his entire battalion.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-27
JAMES D. HERIor,

Corporal, Company !, 18th Infantry.
Corp. Heriot, who lived near Provi-
dence, S. c., was decorated for con-
spicuOus bravery, resulting in his
death, at Yaux-Andigny, France, Oc-
tober II, 1918.
Corp. Heriot, with four other sol
diers, organized a combat group, and
attacked an enemy machine gun nest
which had been inficting heavy cas-
ualties on his company. In the adj
vance two of his men were killed, and
because of heavy fire from all sides,
the remaining two sought shelter. I'm
mindful of the hazard attached to his
mission, Corp. HeriOt, with fixed bayO-
uet, alone charged the machine gun,
making his way through the fire for
distance Of thirty yards, and forcing
the enemy TO surrender. During this
exploit he received several wounds in
the arm, and later in the same day,
while charging another nest, he was
killed.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-27
EDWARD c. ALLWoRTH,
Captain, 6Oth Infantry.

Capt. Allworth won the Distin-
guished Service Cross for bravery in
action at Clery-le-Petit, France, No
vember 5, 1918. While his company
was crossing the Mouse river and canal
at a bridgehead opposite Clery-le-Pe-
tit, the bridge over the canal was de-
stroyed by shell fire and Capt. ALL
WOrth's command became separated,
part of it being on the east bank of the
canal and the remainder on the west
bank. Seeing his advance units max
ing slow Roadway up the steep slope
ahead, this officer mounted the canal
bank and called for his men to follow.
Plunging in he swan across the canal
under fire from the enemy, followed by
his men. Inspiring his men by his ex-
ample of gallantry, he led them up the
slope, Joining the hard-pressed pla-
toons in front. By his personal leader
ship he forced the enemy back for
more than kilometer, overcoming ma
chine gun nests and capturing a hun
dred prisoners, whose number exceed
ed that of the men in his command.
The exceptional courage and leader
ship displayed by Capt. AIlworth made
possible the establishment of
bridgehead over the canal and the sue
cessful advance of other troops. Capt.
AllwOrth's home is at Crawford, Wash
ington.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-27
CHARLES 2. HOFFMAN,
Gunnery Sergeant, 4eth Company, 9Th
Regiment, U. S. NJ. c.


Sergt. Hoffman received the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for an act OF
conspicuous gallantry In action with
the enemy near Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1913. Immediately
after the company in which Sergt-
Hoffman belonged had reached its OBJ
jective on Hill 142, several counter-at-
tacks were launched against the line
before the new position had been con-
solidated. Sergt. Hoffman was at
tempting to organize a position on the
north slope of the hill when he saw
twelve.of the enemy, armed with five
light machine guns. crawling toward
his group. Giving the alarm, he rushed
at the hostile detachment, bayOnetted
the two leaders, and forced the others
to fee, abandoning their guns. His
quick initiative and courage routed the
enemy from a position from which they
could have swept the hill with machine
gun fire and forced the withdrawal of
our forces. His home is in Brooklyn,
n, Y.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-27

On the tOar departments records
there is roll of "America's Immor-
tats." It is the roll of officers and
men to 4Uhon1 there has been aWard-
ed the Distinguished Service Cross
in recognition of acts of unusual
galtantry IN action. Behind each of
these awGrds is story of surpass-
ing bravery that deserves the iDid-
est publicity, but pages of neUsPG-
per space Mould be required to print
them all. Officers attached to Gen
erGE Pershing,s staff hare selected
from the hundreds of official reports
q number that typify most strik-
ingly the gazLantry and spirit of
self-sacrT1fce that made america S
army ir1Uipcible. Here are a fen of
them:
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-27
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that is by q constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused by an fnfiamed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube
When this tube Is inf1amed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when IL is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever. Many cases OF Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which Is an tnf1amed
condition Of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARRR
MEDICINE.
An Druggists 75c. Circulars free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-27
Lives 200 Years!

For more than 200 years, HARLEM OIL,
the famous national remedy OF Holland,
has been recognized as an infalhble relief
from all forms Of kidney and bladder dis
orders. Its very age Is proof that It must
have unusual merit.
II you are troubled with pains or aches
IN the back, feel tired IN the morning,
headaches, indigestion, insomnia, painful
or too frequent passage of urine, irritation
or stone IN the bladder, you viii almost
certainly find relief IN GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. This Is the good
old remedy that has stood the test for
hundreds Of years, prepared IN the proper
quantity and convenient form to take.
It is imported direct from Holland lab
oTatories, and you can get It at any
drug store. It Is q standard, old-time
home remedy and needs no introduction.
Each capsule contains one dose of five
dropr and Is pleasant and easy to take.
They vii quickly relieve those stifened
joints, that baekache, rheumatism, lum-
bago, sciatica, gall stones, gravel, brick
dust" etc. Your money promptly refund
ed If they do not relieve you But be sure
to get the genuine GOLD MEDAL brand.
In boxes, three sizes.-Adv-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-27
CHARLES pIsALvo,

Private, Company 3, 354th Infantry.
Private Disalvo (deceased) was dec
grated for conspicuous gaIlantry in
action near Removable, France, No
vember I, 1918. When the combat
group, of which he was member, had
been halted by enemy machine guns,
Private Disalvo alone charged for
ward. Attacking the nest, he killed
one gunner and forced the rest to
surrender. His act enabled the group
to continue their advance. During
the charge on the nest he was so seri-
ously wounded that he died on the
field. His widow lives at 1905 Airing
ton avenue, st. Louis, No.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-27
The Paths of cIorv-

4 Terre Haute Qnd.) teacher was
assigned 10 a very difficult room She
was protesting against the assignment
when her principal arrived why,
my dear" she encouraged her. Pm
sure you can straighten II ont And
after all these other people have
failed Just think how much glory
you VIII win over doing II"
The principal soon left and then the
young teacher turned 70 her assOeE
ates- That's all right" she said
mOurnfully. but. girls. remember that
the paths of glory lead but 10 the
grave"
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THEODORE PETERSEN,
Sergeant, Med. bet. 151st Field ArtiI-
Iery

Sergeant Petersen (deceased) was
decorated for conspicuous gallantry in
action at Peronne, France, March .,
1913. MOrtally wounded during an
enemy bOmbardment, Sergeant Peter
sen, though himself too weak to min
lister to other wounded soldiers, direct
ed his associates in treating the
wounded and refused to receive assis-
lance himself until all the others were
cared for. When gas shells began TO
fall in the vicinity he directed the men
in adjusting their masks and was the
first to test for gas. He continued
to supervise the treatment OF the
wounded, despite the fact that he was
suffering great pain, until the arrival
of the surgeon, who sent him to the
rear. He died on reaching the hos
pital. His mother, Mrs. n. J. Peter
sen. lives at 90 Central avenue, Osh-
koSh, Wis.
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DONALD NJ. CALL,
Second Lieutenant, Company 3, Tank
Corps.

Lieut.. Call was decorated for con-
spicuous bravery in action near Warren
mes, France, September &c, 1918. Dur
ing an operation against enemy ma
chine gun nests west of Varennes,
Lieut.. Call, then corporal, was in a
tank with an officer, when half Of the
turret was knocked off by a direct ar
tillery hit Choked by gas from the high
explosive shell, he left the tank and
took cover in a shell hole thirty yards
away. Seeing that the officer did not
follow, and thinking that he might be
alive, Corp. Call returned to the tank
under intense machine gun and shell
fire and carried the officer over mile
under machine gun and sniper fire to
safety. Lieut.. CaIrs(home is at Larch-
mont Manor, n. 7.