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The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
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When One Citizen Makes Exterior Of
Home Attractive, Others VIII
Be Found to Follow.

A systematic effort has been made
for several years in Cass county, Tex,
by the home-demonstration agent to
inspire greater love for him through
making II more attractive on the ex-
terror as well as on the interior. As
rule where one family makes the yard
attractive with paintings and gives
the house a freshening coat of paint
or whitewash, others in the community
soon follow.
Emphasis has been placed on neat
ness and suitable paintings which
would be possible for even the simplest
home. Trimness can be achieved at
small expense IL fences, gates, and
steps are kept in repair. Vines, flow
ers, grassy lawns, trees, window boxes
and flower beds cost relatively little II
the members of the family are all Will
ing to do their share in planting and
caring for them. The extension work
er has brought out these points In
encouraging the rural people to I'M
prove the outsides of their homes.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture has received report stat
ing that since home Identification work
started In the county four years ago
there has been the greatest interest In
a better understanding of artistic plant
Ing Instead of the former hit or miss
color masses of flowers, there Is con-
siderable harmony. Many yard ana
box plants are seen everywhere, even
In the poorest negro homes. There has
been an annual flower show at the
Hughes Springs community. This year
there was both rose show and a
chrysanthemum show in the county.
Several women are making successful
business of selling boxes. plants, Slips
seeds, vines, and rustic stands. In
cases where 1t has not been possible
to paint, the home has been white
washed. More homes are being re-
modelled. painted, and screened than
ever before.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
Five Die in Santa Ee Wreck

Pueblo.-A head-on collision between
Santa Fe and Colorado & Southern
passenger train one mile west of Fow-
Ter, Colo, and twenty miles east of
Pueblo, on Aug. 13, resulted in the
death of five trainment and injuries to
other trainmen and Il score of passen-
gers. Santa Fe train No. 6 was run
ming west from La Junta, and Colora-
do & Southern train No. 600, drawn by
two locomotives, was detouring from
Pueblo south by way of La Junta. No
casualties were reported among the
passengers, and none of them was re-
ported to be seriously injured.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
The Old Gardener s.ys.

Fruit trees in the home garden are
worth more attention than they ever
were before, because the countrys
supply of fruit is not keeping pace
with the demand. 1t Is advisable to
keep careful watch of newly set trees
and to rub off any buds which start at
point where branches obviously will
not be wanted. This thumb pruning,
as it is called, can be kept up ad-
vantageously for several years, and
no other cutting will be needed unless
branches have developed which cross
each other or which have been broken.
Exchange.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
Uncle Sam Tests Finished Products

has its own particular advisory COM
mittee, composed of representatives of
the manufacturers in the field of in
dustry which it affects.
Among the problems now being con-
sidered are the durability Of various
types of building stone, study of the
theory of reinforced concrete design, a
study of the proportioning Of concrete,
studies of cement control, uses of lime
and gypsum products, studies of the
constitution of Portland cement, of the
comforting and wearing values of fab
RIGS, the simplification of paper sizes,
of the power loss In tires through in
terror friction, and the relative wear
of leather produced by tanning.
In another part of the plant is mill
in which similar studies relating to
the textile industry are carried out.
Here they start with the bale of cot
ton and end with the finished thread,
yarn, cloth or hosiery.
Leather soles and rubber tires are
given such wearing tests as furnish
comparative measurements Of their
durability In actual service.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
BELONGS TO EVERY CITIZEN
Community Building and Gymnasium
in Maine Town First of Its
Type in the State.

First of it's type in Maine will be
the new community building and gym
nasium that is being erected in Wood
land, a correspondent there asserts. In
Washington county, in paper-mill
town that grew up suddenly in the
woods like a mushroom, plans are be
ing materialized which provide for a
one-story structure, 60 by so feet, with
room for basket ball and other indoor
games, wings in which spectators may
sit, a stage that may be raised out OF
the way when not needed. provision
for a moving picture booth in compli-
ance with the state law, storage ca
pacity for extra seats. This will ac-
commodate 600 people for community
purposes; 300 where games are on.
Other towns in the state are consider
ing duplication of this building-a
combination of gymnasium and com-
munity house-at moderate cost, with
possibilities for great service.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
, WWNATIONALW 81
CApITAL AffAIQS
Did German Spies Burn This Elevator?

responsibility" Although the United
States was not a party to the treaty
of Versailles, 1t is declared that the
obligations Of Germany under the
treaty are pledged to the United States
in the treaty of peace approved Oct
IS, 1921, and the agreement Of Aug.
10, 1922.
The grain elevator of the Kentucky
Public Elevator company was de-
stroyed on Feb. %. 1917, before the
United States entered the war. 1t is
contended that the total destruction
of several large grain elevators in
various sections of the United States
was a part of the plot of German
agents to buy up all the grain. or, fall
ing in that, to destroy the available
wheat supply in America.
"The scope of the activities of Ger
man spies in the United States was
very wide" says the brief. ut en-
braced at least 81 crimes or unfriendly
acts committed upon our soil. This
work was organized, financed and d.
rected by the official representatives
of Germany. AS early as July 10, 1914,
preliminary instructions were given to
81 men In Berlin who were assigned
for duty In the United States for pur-
poses of distributing German propa-
ganda."
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
Bird Protection Good Insurance.

The bird-lovers of Brandon, Man.,
are enjoying this summer the fruit of
their forethought by arranging with
the authorities to have the fair
grounds set apart as bird sanctuary.
1t is admirably adapted, by its abun-
dance of trees, shrubbery, and lakelets.
to attract and retain great variety
of birds; and as they find themselves
safe within its precincts more and
more will take advantage of the stu
alton. This is an example-fortunate
Iy not alone-of what should be done
by every community that can offer the
birds anything of the sort. This is
not only one more argument for the
general policy of setting aside park
spaces within or near even a small
town, but it has the additional varue
of setting up a permanent destructive
agent against the armies of insects
that prey on village gardens and city
parks as well as on the crops of the
rural agriculturist. Many birds is the
best insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
Reserve Officers Urge Larger Army

INCREASE of the regular peace
time army of $4,000 officers and
10000 men in order to permit
all-year-round instruction Of
"civilian components of the army of
the United States" was urged in a
resolution adopted unanimously by the
national council of the Reserve Of
ficers' association in Indianapolis. The
resolutions were received by Secre-
tary Weeks and sent to the War de-
partment budget committee, which is
laboring with next years estimates.
Action of the reserve officers was
not disclosed at the time. The dec
laration relative to peace-time strength
of the regular army was made in view
of the indications that an effort will
be made at the next session of con-
gress to reduce the present strength"
Of the regular establishment.
The council speaks for the Associa-
ton of Reserve Officers which includes
a great majority of the 10000 men of
the reserve lists. 1t asserted that
about 5000 regular officers and 10000
men were wholly or partially employed
In summer training camps work and
that "this number is deemed made
Quate to give necessary instruction"
to the limited personnel now author
lied to attend the camps.
The regular army officer corps is
now less than the 1900 total TO which
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
FOOD SITUATION is SAID TO BE
IMPROVING IN GREATER
BERLIN
AMERICA MAY ENTER
LONDON CHEERFUL OVER IDEA
THAT AMERICA WILL ENTER
PREPARATIONS MIDDLE

Berlin.-A dispatch from Halle
says mob stormed the Jail ut Zeitz,
few days ago, smashed the doors,
opened the cells and liberated all the
prisoners, most of whom are declared
by the dispatch To have been ordinary
criminals.
The labor and food situation in
Greater Berlin shows some improve
ment This is due to the calling off
of the general strike by the Commun-
lists. The attempts of the Reds TO
paralyze the city proved to be fiasco
owing to the opposition of the regular
labor unions
The currency shortage continues,
although there seems to be a plentiful
supply of bills of large denominations
in circulation.
The bill providing for the issue of
an international gold loan was favor
ably reported to the reichstag. This
is one of the measures initiated by the
Cuno administration alluded to by
Chancellor Stresemann in a statement
to the reichstag rs marking a promis-
ing beginning in restoring financial or
der in the country. He made an ap-
peal to all classes to support the gold
loan.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18

1t was cut last year and there is little
prospect that forthcoming budget fig
ures will ask for any increase, what
ever recommendations may be made
by army officials otherwise to con-
gress. The reserve officers organiza-
ton, however, declared that further
reductions in regard to personnel must
be made at the expense of the reserve
and National Guard training work, as
it was "impracticable" to cut further
the foreign garrison or "overhead"
commissioned staffs.
velopment and maintenance at high
efficiency of a plan (which will pro-
vide in the event of an emergency" for
a selective service system, that will
insure swift and sure supply of per
sonnel to the armed forces, declared
the support of the National Guard to
be Essential to the perfection of the
national defense" and urge reserve Of
ficers to work for "active cooperation
and support of the people in support
of the National Guard" "
For the organized reserves, the ma
tional council asked especially that
congress provide $4,OOO,000 next year
to permit the establishment and
maintenance of the efficiency of all
units; and indorsed the plan for unit
training" Of the reserve as being
worked out by the War department
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
Has Done Splendid Work.

DIR. w. A. McKeever's dream Of
making American cities and commu-
mites better places in which to live
brought dozen new school buildings,
half-dozen community welfare cen
ter buildings. as many new city halls,
thousands of beautiful lawns, miles
of paved streets, white ways and more
than fifty Fairgrounds and parks to
cities in Oklahoma during the better
cities contest conducted there in 1921
under his direction, according to Bliss
Kelly, state editor of the Daily Okla
homan
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
Increased Trade With Latin America

the bureau OF foreign and domestic
commerce. because Of his personal eH-
perience in that field. DR.. Klein at
one time was head of the Latin d.
vision of the bureau and also served
as n commercial attache at South
American capital.
When arrangements are completed
for the expanded work in Latin-Amer-
lea the bureau Of foreign and domestic
commerce will have men stationed at
ten or a dozen strategic points.
Out of the increased funds 1t has
been decided to open a new office at
Bogota. Colombia. Carlton jackson
has been assigned as trade commits
sioner to take charge of the work at
that point. Mr.. Jackson also will ad-
wise the bureau as to the feasibility Of
opening an Office in Venezuela.
Seven regular offices have been
maintained in Central and South Amer
lea during the last year. Commercial
attaches are stationed at Havana,
Cuba; Mexico City, Mexico; Santiago,
Chile; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Trade com
missioners are stationed in Peru and
Colombia. These existing offices are
to be strengthened by the addition of
minor employees.
There is a general improvement in
trade prospects for American business
men in Latin-America, DR.. Klein
points out, because of the more fav-
orable export market for Latin-Amer-
ican raw materials and better prices
obtained
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
klansmen Mobbed in Ohio

Steubenville, Ohio.-Darwin L. Glib
son, said to be an officer in the Ku
1lux Klan, was fired upon and serious
ly wounded while driving through the
streets of Steubenville a few days ago.
Several shots were fired into his ma
chine, one striking Gibson in the head
A delegation of several hundred al
legged members of the Ku KluX Kan
were attacked shortly before by Il
crowd of men numbering thousands
after they had held a meeting in their
local hall.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
viii Spend $1,000 900 in Advertising

Detroit.-The Ford Motor Company
has decided to spend $7,o00,000 in ad-
vertising in various newspapers and
magazines throughout the country dur
ing the next year. Norton T. Brother
ton, advertising manager for the COM
pany has announced. The company
has done no advertising for the last
five years, leaving it to local dealers
throughout the country. The Ford
Advertising Company some time ago
was re-established with Brotherton ut
its head.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18

~ clining as Industries of the
" war-stricken countries get
back on their feet, depart
ment of commerce officials are i'm
pressed with the opportunity Of Amer
lean business men to increase their
trade with Latin-America.
Increased funds available for the
bureau of foreign and domestic COM
merce of the Department of Commerce
have given a new opportunity for ex-
panding the promotion work on behalf
of American exporters, which is being
done in Central and South America.
Exactly twice as much money is to
be available during the fiscal year
which has just commenced for promot-
ing commerce with South and Central
America as the bureau had for this
purpose during the fiscal year 1919-2o.
The new appropriation for this one
purpose is 100000. Secretary of Com
merce Hoover recommended to the
budget bureau an appropriation of
S250,O00 for this purpose, but the
budget director cut the sum to $780,
600, which met the approval of con-
gress. This amount, besides being
twice as great as the sum available in
1890, represents an increase of
S29,350 over the appropriation for pro-
noting commerce with South and Cen
trail America during the last fiscal
year.
Extension of the promotion work in
Latin-America is one of the pet prof.
ects of DIR. julius Klein, director of
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18

records showing the activ-
tiles of its spies In the United States
auring the war is made in a brief filed
with the mixed claims commission on
,ehalf of the Kentucky Public Eleva-
Ior company.
The elevator company is claiming
damages of 81 100000 for the destruc-
don by incendiarism of a wooden ele-
vator with a capacity of 100000 bush
els of grain. 1t is charged that the
elevator was destroyed as a part of
the activities of the spies of the Ger
man government.
The case is unique in that it is the
drst time that such a demand has been
made upon the German government.
The brief, which was filed by Attor-
aeys Louis A. MCGOWAN and G. G.
Calhoun, sets forth that this demand
Is justified by Article % of the treaty
pf Versailles, which provides that:
THE German government undertakes
10 furnish all documents and informa-
bon of every kind the production of
which may be considered necessary to
insure the full knowledge of the in
eliminating acts, the discovery Of Of
lenders and the just appreciation Of
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18

Washlngton.-Belie was expressed
in Washington by Myron L. Herrick,
American ambassador to France, that
the European situation would in time
be solved. Hope and confidence in Il
successful outcome, he added, are es-
sentials most needed ut this time.
Mr.. Herrick, who has just recently
arrived in the United States for two
years vacation, was received by Sec
retary Hughes and President Coolidge.
He intends to go soon to his home in
Cleveland for a rest.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18
Hardinq's Policies Followed

Washington-Pres Coolidge has
directed two of the Independent agen-
cies of the government, the tariff com
mission and the civil service commits
sion, to continue the policies pursued
during the Harding administration.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18

London.-The most welcome reac-
ton yet received in London as a result
of the British reparations note sent TO
France and Belgium is contained in
the press reports that the Coolidge adj
ministration will make ready re-
sponse to any appeal to America for
assistance in settling the prolonged
reparation struggle.
On the whole, the comment on Great
Britain's latest move to obtain Il final
and definite settlement with Germany
has been satisfactory, according to for
eign office officials.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18

ashington.-Reports from London
reflecting n feeling that there should
be welcome change in the attitude of
the Washington government toward
reparations were said on highest au-
thority to appear altogether too optim-
istic.
Nothing has been said in Washing
ION in behalf of the Coolidge admins
tration, it was pointed out, which in
dlcates the slightest departure from
the statement made by Secretary
Hughes in his New Haven speech last
December.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18

HE most complete composite
manufacturing plant in the
world, where the manufactur-
ing processes of cement,
leather, rubber, paper and textiles are
duplicated on an experimental scale, is
now being operated by Uncle Sam in
the bureau of standards. In this plant
also tests of the most practical char
acter are made on the finished product
during the investigation of the design,
fabrication, uses and properties of
structural and miscellaneous materials,
such as metal, wood and concrete
structural shapes, cement, stone, lime.
gypsum, etc.
Included in this equipment is the
largest testing machine in the world
with a crushing capacity of 100000
pounds. Another has a compression
capacity of 100000 pounds and
capacity in tension of one-half this
figure.
This work is of great interest and
value to manufacturers, especially of
the various commodities concerned.
Every line Of work thus undertaken
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18

Wv TASHINGTON.-A demand
M that the German govern
ment produce Its official
records showing the activ-
The Colorado statesman., 1923-08-18

y ITH exports to Europe de-
M clining as industries Of the
war-stricken countries get
hack ON their feet depart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20

long sleeve effects, in dark coIors; regular $2.50 and $500 values; CT OQ medium and extra sizes ~
 Jersey Silk Petticoats-Cut in the new lines, many colors to @ C0 choose from ...............
 Princess Sips-Radium silk, navy, black s2 sPd ay white, 1it1,.'l all 'ize'' $4.69 Women's Knit Unions-White and flesh tinted, open shell and closed AOo Ioc values ...................
 Silk Teddies-A splendid quality, neatly 1aas'',s made and cd trimmed; 5o med. $2.98 Brassieres, in weekend special; CO., values $1 25 and $1 50. Choice today o0~ Corsets- Warmers Rust-Proof corsets, spe- cially priced C1EO today .................
 Bloomers-Knit jersey, in white cOc and pink; regular sizes ........
 Extra sizes ................... Boomers for women, neatly made, OQo in all colors; regular sizes ... Bloomers-Black only; just the CO., thing for school wear Children's Sweaters-Reds, browns, blues, in all shades. Three big tables full. These ~so; .,s all $2.9S, $3.98, $4.98 ! Children's flannel middies, for school-red and gresn. Weekend CT An special s>-..S... s-...'.-... .... v @ @@S Paul Jones'" school raiddies, CT A0 made to wear and look pgell AA&@ Baby blankets, nice, large QOo and warm
 Baby sweater sets, in plain and @ 0Q trimmed effects s........... Children's unions for school, short c1 0O sleeves and knee lengths; ''E. z" ~A'oV Red Star Diapers, size 27x27. CT 0Q Weekend special .........~
 Boys School Caps BOYS CAPS in patterns that will make yours easy to find when it's hanging with all the other boys in the school OEo dressing room. All sizes ....... ~"S
 Riddle Togs When you look them over it is well to re- member that Riddle Togs come to you fully guaranteed. "KiddieTogRIo,1ses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
Boys School Caps
Riddle Togs

When you look them over it is well to re- member that Riddle Togs come to you fully guaranteed.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-01-20
A. R. C. Notes

That the Nizina bridge is a much larger piece of work than is commonly realized, is made evident by the following facts.
 The plans for the bridge call for six concrete piers; five of tue m being 182 feet apart, and one pier being 18I feet from it's fellows. There is also a long app roach to be cons tructed of piling
 During the remainder of this winter the work will consist of putting down piling and prep airing the concrete forms.
 Continued on page 3 Col 2
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-01-20
and Mines, Germany Issues Orders


What practically means the culimation of the French threats was reached yesterday when sum of mo ney was seized from q private institution in Dusseldorf
 The money amovnted to one hundred and fifty million marks and was taken while en-route between two banks.
 Following the seizure every financial institution in Dusseldorf closed their doors in fear of the French footing their vaults. Continued on page Col3
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-01-20
GOVERNOR ARRIVES IN
 SEATTLE

Governor Bone arrived in Seq tile Friday. He made the trip on the Northwestern.
 The Governor is to attend the Alaska products dinner given by the School of Journalism and the Seattle Chamber of Com merce.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-01-20

The Commissions is in rec eipt of letter from Delegate to Congress Sutherland in which the Hon. Dan incloses a copy of a letter that was forwarded by him TO the Postoffice dept recen- tly In the letter the Delegate states that Mccarthy having more claims than any recording precinct in Alaska and a future such as she possess it is not right to change the name of Mccarthy. to conform to the station.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-01-20
SUTHERLAND SCORES A
 HIT

Dan Sutherland iii letter to the Secretary of Commerce to- day demanded the aborgation of the recent regulations promul- gated by the bureau of fisheries
 He charges that under the guise of conservation the bureau is handing Alaska's great indus try over to big interests in San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-01-20
HERRIN TRIAL FINISHED

Marion III. Jan 18th
 All five of the defendants in the Herrin riot trial were today found not guilty by a jury of William County farmers.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-01-20
Local News

Sam Cook stood trial at the Commissioners Court, Monday under the liquor law. Sam was found not guilty, The prevailing opinion is that case should never have come to court.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-01-20

Fred Penitchetc an employee at Kennecott was a visitor in Mccarthy for a few days this week, returning to Kennecott on Thursday evening to resume his duties.
 Joe Sommers, we'll known thru out this district, is making his headquarters in Mccarthy for a short while.
 Joe states that he will take a trip into Pan Creek during the coming season.
 NETTLETON's Fine Shoes:
 At Marshall's Wm. Longly states that the boys will have to go to Pan Creek this summer if they want him to cut their hair.
 Bill intends to leave as soon as the weather clears. Since this fal, of snow is heavy, we here with dedicate the poem on P2 to Bill
 Felt Shoes, and Moccasins
 At Marshall's