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The Pioneer Press. "HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED BY GAIN" Department of Archives The "HERE SHA ESTABLISHED 1882 COAL DEMANDS CAUSED BY WAR Pennsylvania and West Virginia Drawn Upon For Supply. A pronounced impetus was imparted to the coal business of the Pittsburg and West Virginia districts as a result of war news from Europe during the last few days. West Virginia companies took heavy contracts to supply coal to the Italian and Egyptian governments early in May, and orders have been received by them to hurry shipments in order that cargoes may be landed before actual hostilities have begun. While Egypt is not involved in the probable war, that country is more or less British territory, and might become a point of attack if England and France become embroiled with Russia against Austro-Hungary and Germany. It is thought by some that one reason for Italy's tentative declaration of neutrality is to gain time for the accumulation of coal for its navy and railroads. Hurry orders were also received from across the Canadian border within a day or two. While Nova Scotia produces coal in abundance the distance to the cities and port on the St. Lawrence River in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec so great that coal from Pennsylvania and West Virginia is shipped there if Great Britain gets into war it will be necessary to protect the coast of Canada with whatever naval vessels are available, and particularly the cities reched by way of the St Lawrence. For this reason it will be necessary to have a supply of coal at available points, and it is for this purpose that hurry orders have been received. At Atlantic ports coal has been bought in large quantities by agents of the British admiralty, one statement being that 75,000 tons have been picked up during the last 48 hours some of which will be hurried to the British West Indies. On the Pacific side of the continent British Colombia coal will be available for British naval ships, especially that produced on the Isle of Vancouver, although there has been a miners' strike on that island for a year or more and production is much hampered in consequence. WETS AND DRYS IN DEATH STRUGGLE WETS AND DRYS IN DEATH STRUGGLE Campaign Over Constitutional Amendments In Ohio Begins In Earnest. CLEVELAND. O., Aug. 4.—The greatest "wet" and 'dry" campaign ever staged in Ohio began in earnest today when the "dry" forces filed at the office of the secretary of state a proposed constitutional amendment abolishing the present county local option law, and establishing the township and municipality as the unit in future liquor legislation. Lines are closely drawn and each side will put forth every effort in the fight for its life. The anti-saloon league has been at work throwing out its forces in every village in the state, and its chief opponents, divisions of the personal liberty league, have taxed every resource to stem the tide of temperance in Ohio. The question promises to have considerable bearing on, if it does of completely overshadow the campaign for governor. WAR CLOUDS ARE VERY ALARMING European Markets Practically Demoralized—United States Crop Reports Quite Good. Editor of the American Banker. NEW YORK, Aug. 4—It is always possible, under ordinary circumstances, and in times of national and international tranquility to estimate the prospects for prosperity by the tangible evidences that are capable of interpretation even to the layman. Thus, when bumper harvests are not only promised but actually produced, rate comparatively low when the prospect of a better understanding between business men and legislators has become much more apparent, it is logical to conclude that such a combination will insure an era of business prosperity and national plenty. There is one influence, however, that will completely shatter the most accurate and positive calculations, and produce chaos and panic in the face of the most favorable circumstances. This terrible influence is that of international war the effects of which, under twentieth-century conditions, would no doubt be the greatest calamity that the world has ever sucered. The war clouds that have been gathering over Continental Europe in the week past, broke with disastrous consequences on Tuesday of this week, shattering and demoralizing not only the financial markets of Europe, but of America as well. It had been said of New York that this was the only stock market in the world that was not in a state of panic in the week ending July 25. The war scare which ushered in such chaotic conditions in the stock markets of London, Paris, Berlin and Vienna bore all the marks that characterize such a catastrophe. All the securities of European banks and governments were weak. British consols declining in the general tumble. From figures compiled by Dow, Jones Co., it appears that there are in default at the present time $551,000,000 of railroad securities in this country, a larger total than has before existed at one time since the panic of 1893. If the prospects of further defaults before the close of this year are realized the total will be increased by at least $72,000,000 more. The St. Louis & Sa $n Francisco heads the list of non-interst paying railroads with a total of $195,000,000 of defaulted bonds and notes. Its former subsidiary, the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, has $25,000,000 more not included in the Frisco's total. The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company, formed to hold stock in the operating company, has not paid interest due May 1 on its $71,353,000 of collateral 4c, while the Pere Marquette has failed in payments on $65,000,000 of securities and is expected to default on $11,000,000 more by order of the courts. The Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal pays nothing on $50,000,000 of securities while the Wabash has defaulted on $47,000,000. Trade and crop reports are still very satisfactory and are indicative of expanding business all along the line. This is especially true of the steel trade, in which a gradual betterment has been noted since July 1. The greatest improvement has been in sentiment, and the attitude of the steel trade furnishes strong corroboration of President Wilson's diagnosis of the business depression as being psychological. Simultaneously with WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? The present war situation in Europe has recalled to a number of old-timers Southey's poem. "The Battle of Blenheim," as something apropos to present conditions. The poem reads as follows: It was a summer's evening, Old Kaspar's work was done, And he before his cottage door Was sitting in the sun; And by him sported on the green His little grandchild Wilhelmine. She saw her brother Peterkin Roll something large and round. Which he, beside the rivulet In playing there, had found. He came to ask what he had found, That was so large, and smooth, and round. "That 'twas a famous victory! "My father lived in Blenheim then, Yon little stream hard by; They burned his dwelling to the ground, And he was forced to fly; So with his wife and child he fled, Nor had he where to rest his head. "With fire and sword the country round Was wasted far and wide; And many a childing mother then Old Kaspar took it from the boy, Who stood expectant by; And then the old man shook his head, And, with a natural sigh, "Tis some poor fellow's skull," said he. "I find them in the garden, For there's many hereabout; And often when I go to plow, The plowshare turns them out; For many thousand men," said he, "Were slain in that great victory!" "Now tell us what 'twas all about," Young Peterkin he cries; And little Wilhelmine looks up With wonder-waiting eyes; "Now tell us all about the war And what they killed each other for." "It was the English," Kaspar cried, "Who put the French to rout; But what they killed each othere for I could not well make out But everybody said," quoth he, AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM Within the Past Three Years the Pennsy Has Spent $6,000,000 in Improvements. With the completion on September 1st of an elaborate plan of improvements in its automatic block signal system, the Pennsylvania railroad will have more four-track line operated under automatic signals than any railroad in the world. At a cost of $6,000,000 the Pennsylvania railroad has in the past three years equipped 153 miles of its main lines with automatic signals. On September 1st the main line of the Pennsylvania railroad between Pittsburg and New York, and Philadelphia and Washington will be equipped with automatic block signals. The signal system on the Pennsylvania railroad east of Pittsburg and Erie represents an estimated investment of approximately $18,000,000. The difficulty in arriving at more than an approximate figure is due to the fact that many changes have been made in the signals from time to time in the past thirty years. The electro-pneumatic interlocking switch and signal system in the New York station and on the electric line between Sunnyside Yard, L. L., and Manhattan Transfer, N. J., alone cost $1,750,000. It takes a normal force of 1,800 men to maintain the Pennsylvania's signal system. It costs to keep these signals in order no less than $1,500,000 a year. the rush of new orders by the railroads came announcements of increases in working forces and speeding up mills and furnaces that were previously idle. rope has recalled to a number of tle of Blenheim," as something aprop- reads as follows: "That 'twas a famous victory! "My father lived in Blenheim then, Yon little stream hard by; They burned his dwelling to the ground, And he was forced to fly; So with his wife and child he fled, Nor had he where to rest his head. "With fire and sword the country round Was wasted far and wide; And many a childing mother then And new-born baby died. But things like that, you know, must be At every famous victory. "They say it was a shocking sight After the field was won; For many thousand bodies here Lay rotting in the sun. But things like that, you know, must be "Great praise the Duke of Marlborough won, And our good Prince Eugene." "Why, 'twas a—very wicked thing!'" Said little Wilhelmine. "Nay, nay, my little girl," quoth he, "It was a famous victory! "And everybody praised the Duke Who this great fight did win." "But what good came of it at last?" Quoth little Peterkin. "Why, that I cannot tell," said he "But 'twas a famous victory." —Robert Southey. WARBURG GRILLED GETS FULL SUPPORT Sentor Hitchcock, Has Been Converted to Support of New York Banker. WASHINGTON, Aug. I.—That a majority of the members of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee would sign a report favoring the confirmation of Paul M. Warburg as a member of the Federal Reserve Board was certain when the hearing of Mr. Warburg was completed yesterday. Including nearly three hours of grilling yesterday Mr. Warburg was on the stand a total of seven hours before the committee, at the conclusion of which a large majority, it was stated, had won over to him. Senator Hitcheock, of Nebraska, who, as acting chairma in the absence of Senator Owen, virtually led the fight against the confirmation of Thomas D. Jones, will vote, it was learned last night, for the confirmation of Warburg. The attitude of Senator Reed, Jones' other Democratic opponent on the committee, is still uncertain. A prominent Democratic member of the committee stated that he did not believe a single Democrat would oppose Warburg's confirmation, either in the committee or on the floor of the Senate later. SALESMEN Wanted to sell Our West Virginia Grown NURSERY STOCK Fine canvassing outfit FREE. Cash Commissions Paid Weekly. Write for terms. The Gold Nursery Co. Mason City, W. Va. VOL. 33 NO. 23. PRESIDENT FIRM FOR HIS POLICY Dealines to Advise Congress to Drop the Anti-Trust Legislation Now. President Wilson last night flatly turned down a request of Republican leaders of the senate that, in view of the danger to business in the United States growing out of the European war, the pending Trust legislation program be postponed until the next session of congress. Senators Gallinger, Smoot and Brandegee discussed the situation with Mr. Wilson at length, and told him that in their opinion the anti-Trust bills would lead to further business troubles. President Wilson assured his callers that in his opinion business would be hurt more if left uncertain as to what the anti-Trust bills were to be. He declared that he was determined that final action on the bills should be taken during the present session of congress, and asked the senators whether the Republicans would conduct a filibuster against them. He was told that nothing of this kind was to be expected, though the Republicans reserved the right of voting against the bills if they so desired. After leaving the White House the senators said they saw no reason why congress should remain in session after September 1. HAIL STORM LEAVES ICE BANKS IN TRAIL HAIL STORM LEAVES ICE BANKS IN TRAIL People Gather Ice Balls Three Days After and Freeze Ice Cream For Sunday Dinners. Last Thursday when Little Georgetown received such a deluge of hail during the electrical storm the people there had no idea that they would have ice enough to last until Sunday and of a sufficient quantity to freeze ice cream for their Sunday dinners, but such was the case and fact. At the farm where Harry Lemaster lives, the hail washed down the hill and piled up in a heap three or four feet high behind his straw stack. Saturday morning Mr. Lemaster was hauling wheat to North Mountain and mentioned to Mr. Hammerslea at the mill about the pile of hail at his place and Mr. Hammerslea would not believe it, so in the afternoon When Mr. Lemaster made another trip to the mill, he took a sack of the hail along to convince Mr. Hammerslea of the fact. So. Mr. Hammerslea kept the hail and froze ice cream for dinner Sunday. Others went to see the ice Sunday morning and carried it away in buckets and froze cream for dinner. Late Monday evening there was still some of the hail there. PARIS, Aug. 4.—The pressure of Americans desiring assistance became so great yesterday at the embassy that Ambassadon Herrick, who was usable to talk with them individually, made a speech. In substance he said that Paris is as safe a place for Americans as London. He would be pleased to aid them to leave Paris, but, in view of the French mobilization order, it would be difficult for them to go for several days. The Dionter Press Devoted to the Moral, Religious and Financial Development of Humanity. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: 1 year ..... $1.50 6 months ..... 75c. 8 months ..... 40c. Pay for all advertisements is due in advance unless advertising is run by yearly contract, in which case the ad- vertiser pays every three months. Advertising 1 inch one time 75c. Standing ..... 50c Reduced Rates to Clubs. Send for Sample Copies. Entered in Post Office at Martins- burg, W. Va. as Second Class Mattor. J. Lt. Clifford, Editor and Proprietor. Drawer 869, and Bell 'Phone 60K Martinsburg, W. Va. 8ATURDAY. AUGUST 8, 1914 The Bible foretells it, and owing to ex sting conditions its as absolutely necessary for moral purity and Christ-like brotherhood should obtain, that a world-wide war should be, as that rain should fall on vegetation to make it grow. The Progressive spirit is so progressive that papers are springing up like mushrooms. Now if the Progressives willingly joined with the Republicans two years ago and won and saved the state, why not the Republicans do likewise this year? Best game they can play. The Pioneer Press is delighted, after weeks of stay in a New York Sanctum, the race's best worker for its good and welfare, Mr. John E Bruce is getting better. It would be an international calamity to lose such a man. May he live to see the fruits of his writings, work and wishes, is the sincere wish of the editor of this paper. The death of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson glooms the White House. In many ways she was a well meaning woman. Had she been born and rear d in the North or West, the spirit of caste for color would not have governed her feelings relative to colored people—all we hope throw the mantle of charity over her bier—praying that ere this hour she has been shown that there is no color in heaven, but angels all and happy in the sweetest association. It's up to you, Mr. Blue! Now do your do. After Martinsburg's disastrous fire last week, that gutted the center of the city of many buildings, and left 37 dead horses, it was very necessary, hot as it was, to remove the charred horses whose intestines protruded as quickly as possible, and a gang of men went at it, but the work was so terribly disgusting and disagreeable, that they refused to continue unless whiskey was furnished—it was furnished and the nasty work was completed. Back to the rod parents must go, or faster and faster bridgeless chasms will grow between them and their children. A command is so much better to teach obedience than this present day plan of please and pay way. Children criminally inclined are many and by reading cheap trashy novels, are degenerating and down and down, instead of up and up they go. And finally when the spirit of crime takes hold of them and they get into courts, thence into prisons where their association is with earth's hardshells of humanity they graduate in all kinds of language, crime and conduct. No boy in his teens should be sent to county and state prisons, but to the best homes of reformation our states can afford. Wars to liberate slaves are honorable and godly, but wars caused by quarrels over territory, and trivial causes are crimes of the blackest kind, and no good can come from the results they bring. And a further fact, that men who claim that big guns on powerful warships will have more to do with keeping nation's out of war, admit, their sinful lust for it, and only stay out because of fear. It shows that nation's religion has no unific power for peace and good. Hence, wars and such as is now going on may do more good to stop wars than anything that has ever happened—for if it lasts two months millions of hot heads will be under the sed, and the cooler ones will preach eternal early peace in that way that may educate, civilize and Christianize the rising generations. Mark our word that battleships are no longer GERMANS ASK FOR 24 HOURS ARMISTICE OBJECT OF THIS IS TO GATHER THEIR WOUNDED AND BURY THEIR DEAD FOLLOWING THE BATTLE Three Regiments of Ublans Were Destroyed and Two Crack Army Corps Practically Blown to Pieces—Great Naval Engagement is Believed to be Under Way—Great Slaughter of Germans When They Were Enticed Into a Trap and the Belgians Turned Their Machine Guns on Them—Powers Repli to President Wilson's Note, But There is Nothing Doing (By United Press.) BRUSSELS, August 7.—(2) nounced that the Germans have armistice at Liege. It is believe and care for the wounded. The King Albert today that the Ger and wounded, and that three regi destroyed. Two crack regiment practically blown to pieces by a ELS, August 7.—(2:30 p. m.)—It is not the Germans have asked for a twentie Liege. It is believed they want to burn the wounded. The Belgian commander today that the Germans have lost 25, and that three regiments of Uhlans we Two crack regiments of the tenth army down to pieces by a mine under the road BRUSSELS, August 7.—(2:30 p. m.)—It is officially announced that the Germans have asked for a twenty-four hour armistice at Liege. It is believed they want to bury their dead and care for the wounded. The Belgian commander reported to King Albert today that the Germans have lost 25,000 in killed and wounded, and that three regiments of Uhlans were completely destroyed. Two crack regiments of the tenth army corps were practically blown to pieces by a mine under the road. CALLS UPON THE PEOPLE. BERLIN, August 7.—The Kaiser has issued a statement to the people calling them to resist until death the "enemies who are jealous over our development." Forty British citizens have been arrested and imprisoned. N. August 7.—The Kaiser has issued a calling them to resist until death the "over our development." Forty British and imprisoned. BERLIN, August 7.—The Kaiser has issued a statement to the people calling them to resist until death the "enemies who are jealous over our development." Forty British citizens have been arrested and imprisoned. REPLIES TO OFFER. WASHINGTON, August 7. replies from President Wilson's o stood there is nothing favorable. NGTON, August 7.—Secretary Bryan President Wilson's offer of mediation, and nothing favorable. WASHINGTON, August 7. Secretary Bryan has received replies from President Wilson's offer of mediation, and it is understood there is nothing favorable. GENERAL NAVAL ENGAGEMENT LONDON, August 7.—(1:5 general naval engagement between and Germany is on. Formal a made today by Winston Ching. Other officials of the admiralty were in action and that the "Ch but the details that have reached than the fighting was between p ed the employment of floating this new means of warfare shipping. The admiralty; he dition. N, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—It is being engagement between the fleets of Ory is on. Formal announcement to the by Winston Churchill, the First Lord of the admiralty declared that some of on and that the "Chiman fought a run ships that have reached here are understating was between about cruisers. Chun employment of floating mines against the means of warfare seriously threaten the admiralty; he declared. are consideri LONDON, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—It is believed that a general naval engagement between the fleets of Great Britain, and Germany is on. Formal announcement to this effect was made today by Winston Chirihill, the First Lord Admiralty. Other officials of the admiralty declared that some of the vessels were in action and that the "German fought a running battle," but the details that have reached here are understood to mean than the fighting was between coast cruisers. Churchill discussed the employment of floating mines against the Germans but this new means of warfare seriously threatened neutral shipping. The admiralty, he declared, are considering the question. ROME. August 7.--(1:55 p. m.)—The Austrians and Servians fought a battle yesterday at Semendria and reports received here say that the Austrians are in full retreat towards the Danube. Advices from Mish say that an entire Austrian regiment was annihilated. ROME. August 7.--(1:55 p.m.) pians fought a battle yesterday aed here say that the Austrians Danube. Advices from Nish sentiment was annihilated. BELGIAN AVIATORS BRUSSELS, August 7.--(14 are again attacking Lign. An oeral engagement in its progress. Belgians maintaining the advan-day's battle by slaughtering an. By making a show of evacuation fenders enticed a large force infilts, when they opened the hear caught in a trap and before they almost annihilated. The Belgians captured 27 fi the position they had gained afi not detailed, but it is known that mans was decimated and 700 v range on the city and are por Many fires have been started. a Palace of Justice are reported bair man who is not fighting with the to prevent a conflagration. GERMAN AVIATORS AC The German aviators are ve dropping bombs in the city. August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—The Austrian a battle yesterday at Semendria and re- that the Austrians are in full retreat. Invices from Nish say that an entire Amihilated. ELGIANS EXTIMATE GERMAN CORPS HELS, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—The German attacking Legs. An official statement says that in progress along the entire line containing the advantage. The Belgians by clashing another large force in a show of evacuation the outer fortified a large force into a circle of the Beig they opened the heavy artillery. The Cattrap and before they forced their way on allied. German captured 27 field pieces, and the they had gained after two days' fighting, but it is known that one entire brigade decimated and 700 wounded. The German city and are pouring a deadly fire have been started, and the Cathedral and justice are reported badly damaged. Even not fighting with the army is working as conflagration. AVIATORS ACTIVE DROPPING THE German aviators are very active, and one bombs in the city. Seventeen persons w BELGIANS INITIATE GERMAN CORPS BRUSSELS, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—The German columns are again attacking Ligia. An official statement says that a general engagement is in progress along the entire line, with the Belgians maintaining the advantage. The Belgians started the day's battle by slaughtering another large force of Germans. By making a show of evacuation the outer fortifications the defenders enticed a large force into a circle of the Belgian fortifications, when they entered the heavy artillery. The Germans were caught in a trap and before they forced their way out they were almost annihilated. The Belgians captured 27 field pieces, and the Germans lost the position they had gained after two days' fighting. They are not detailed, but it is known that one entire brigade of the Germans was decimated and 700 wounded. The Germans have a range on the city and are pouring a deadly fire into it. Many fires have been started, and the Cathedral and St. Paul's Palace of Justice are reported badly damaged. Every able-bodied man who is not fighting with the army is working as a fire fighter to prevent a conflagration. GEEKMAN AVIATORS ACTIVE DROPPING BOMBS. in it with submarine boats and flying machines. NOTTD PAINTER 12 The more one reads, and devently studies, the pace of generations forgotten in old times, loved nature and in it saw their divine matter face to face. That religion's design was to give additional light into nature or the divine is pain as the nose on man's face. Instead, our religion is traditional, which ought not to be. They thought. We talk of their thoughts, and puzzle our untrained souls in only trying to explain what they meant—moving about under a cloud of darkness—wise in our own concept. We have book worms, but few great lawyers, from the fact they write, speak, argue and live on the theories of men who thought for themselves—fasting the creative power, the key that unlocks nature. Because that is not done our divers fled religion towers disputes and dominates in the worst kind of raid, as our law is phased and latticed to confuse. In men's thoughts were original, as nature willed, every one would be his own teacher, lawyer and preacher. uiser-has issued a statement to until death the "enemies who." Forty British citizens have TO OFFER. Secretary Bryan has received offer of mediation, and it is under- 5 p. m.)—It is believed that niven the fleets of Great Britain, announcement to this effect was bill, the First Lord Admiralty, declared that some of the vessel man fought a running battle." and here are understood to mean out cruisers. Churchill discusses against the Germans but seriously threatened neutral hared. are considering the ques- m.)—The Austrians and Servi- t Semendria and reports receiv- are in full retreat towards the city that an entire Austrian regi- TE GERMAN CORPS 155 p. m.)—The German columns official statement says that a gen- al along the entire line, with the stage. The Belgians started the other large force of Germans. In the outer fortifications the de- p a circle of the Beigian fortifica- ry artillery. The Germans were forced their way out they were fold pieces, and the Germans lost over two days' fighting. They are at one entire brigade of the Ger- wounded. The Germans have re- curring a deadly fire into it, and the Cathedral and St. Paul's silly damaged. Every able-bodied army is working as a fire fighter FIVE DROPPING BOMBS. Every active, and one at a time are eleventeen persons were killed on NOTED PAINTER IS EIGHTY YEARS OLD Darius Cobb Celebrates Birthday Anniversary in Newton Upper Falls. BOSTON, Mass., Aug. 6.—Darius Cobb, the famous painter, celebrated his 80th birthday anniversary today at his home in Newton Upper Falls. The occasion was marked by a large gathering of friends. Darius Cobb and his late twin brother, Cyrus, who attained wide prominence as a sculptor, were born in Midden, Mass., Aug. 6, 1834. The twins served through the civil war in a regiment of Massachusetts volunteers, and at the close of the war they married sisters. Cyrus Cobb died in 1903, after producing many notable works. public square and many were injured. A Belgian aviator drove them off after a time. TREASURE SHIP DOCKED. QUEENSTOWN, August Carmania is docked here with $ DANISH SOLDIERS COPENHAGEN, Denmark soldiers called to the colors to a clashes. SHIPS FIGHTING D MANILA, August 7.—(1:0 received here that the German a the coast of China. NOT ASSA KOTTERDAM, August 7.— are say that the German Crow orts disproving his assassination GELMAN BATTLESHIP CO MESSINA, Italy, August 7. can cleared for action and even ferman battleship Goeben and teamed full speed out of the I orders by the Italian govern the end of the war. They will muniflet of the British fleet on to be lying outside the harbor. their wills, believing that destru erman commander took a cir reaching the Austrian coast, a Austrian fleet. WN, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.) bed here with $11,000,000. SOLDIERS CALLED TO OCEAN, Denmark, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—the colors to act on the defense. FIGHTING IN CHINESE WAR, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—Repoat the German and British vessel, ma. NOT ASSASSINATED. M, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—Ocean German Crown Prince has and this assassination. BATTLESHIP COMMANDERS M. Italy, August 7—(10:53 a. m.)—action and every gunner was a ship Goeben and the cruiser Brend out of the harbor here followed Italian government to remain in war. They will take the chance British fleet on the Mediterrenean side the harbor. The officers clearing that destruction of the fleet under took a chance at the slig strian coast, and effecting a j QUEENSTOWN, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—The Cunarder Carmania is docked here with $11,000,000. DANISH SOLDIERS CALLED TO COLORS. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—The soldiers called to the colors to act on the defensive have reported six clashes. SHIPS FIGHTING IN CHINESE WATERS. MANILA, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—Reports have been received here that the German and British vessels are fighting off the coast of China. ROTTERDAM, August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—Confirmed advices here say that the German Crown Prince has arrived, verifies reports disproving his assassination. GERMAN BATTLESHIP COMMANDERS MAKE WILLS MESSINA, Italy, August 7 — (10:53 a. m.)—The decks have been cleared for action and every gunner was at his post on the German battleship Goeben and the cruiser Breslau when they steamed full speed out of the harbor here following the issuing of orders by the Italian government to remain at this port until the end of the war. They will take the chances of running the countlet of the British fleet on the Mediterrenean which is known to be lying outside the harbor. The officers elected to leave made their wills, believing that destruction of the fleet is inevitable. The German commander took a chance at the slight possibility of reaching the Austrian coast, and effecting a junction with the Austrian fleet. FRENCH CROSS BORDER Warring Nations Can Pair Russia has ordered a complete in European Russia. Germany has ordered a complete and military. France has called to the color. Austria already has her com. Servia has called out every a. England has practically cut off the world. Her fleet is mobilized, believed that the reserves have been Italy, though an ally of Austria and may throw her strength to Italy. According to the latest authe, intelligence office in Washington, in the preliminary stages of mobilization. Countries Russia ..... 870,000 4,000 Germany ..... 1,290,000 3,800 Austria ..... 720,000 3,800 Servia ..... 39,000 1,800 England ..... 254,000 France ..... 250,000 Total ..... 3,806,000 14,000 Taking the armed strength of trained men, between the ages of 32,541,000 more coming war. Nations Can Put 32,541,000 Men Ordered a complete mobilization of Russia. Is ordered a complete mobilization of the reserves have been summoned to the an ally of Austria and Germany, in her strength to England, France and to the latest authentic figures at the Wake in Washington, the strength of the military stages of mobilization will be: | Men. | | | :--- | :--- | | 1,850,000 | | | 1,850,000 | | | 820,000 | | | 361,000 | | | 693,000 | | | 1,300,000 | | | 600,000 | | To be the first mobilization. All the men call upon an immense trained rebel would call 7,474,000 men to the colorful older reserves are called the strength be: Men available for war: | Race strength. | Reserves. | War strength. | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 870,000 | 4,430,000 | 5,200,000 | | 1,290,000 | 3,300,000 | 5,500,000 | | 720,000 | 3,280,000 | 4,000,000 | | 39,000 | 1,610,000 | 2,000,000 | | 32,000 | 329,000 | 361,000 | | 254,000 | 476,000 | 730,000 | | 250,000 | 950,000 | 1,200,000 | | 3,806,000 | 14,374,500 | 18,091,000 | Armed strength of the seven nations between the ages of 16 and 65, able to of 32,541,000 men could be engaged. PARIS, August 7.—(10:53 a.m.)—The French have crossed the German frontier at several points and occupied Moyenvie and Vie Town, south of Lorraine. Taking the armed strength of the seven nations—trained and untrained men, between the ages of 16 and 65, able to bear arms—the stupendous total of 32,541,000 men could be engaged in the forthcoming war. Among the well known paintings of Darisu Cobb are "Christ Before Pilate," "Washington on Dorchester Heights," now in the Memorial Continental Hall at Washington, and "The Last Comrade's Final Tribute," showing the last surviving Union veteran placing a flower on a departed comrade's grave. they estimate that there may be possibility of dollar corn, but they are not going to wait and take a chance in the market falling. But the corn is not all. What is advancing very materially, should the war continue dollar will not be a curiosity. Many EUROPEAN WAR WILL BENEFIT FARMERS EUROPEAN WAR WILL BENEFIT FARMERS Demand For Corn Brings Prices Up to Eighty-five Cents in Carload Lots. The European war is benefitting the farmers of the state. It has sent the price of corn up, and those who stored their corn for a better market are now closing it out at prices that are almost record. In carload lots farmers in some sections report that they have been securing 85 cents the bushel. Under present conditions (1:55 p. m.)—The Cunarder 1,000,000. CALLED TO COLORS. August 7.—(1:55 p. m.)—The set on the defensive have reported CHINESE WATERS. 5 p. m.)—Reports have been read British vessels are fighting off ASSINATED. (1:55 p. m.)—Confirmed advices in Prince has arrived, verifies reon. COMMANDERS MAKE WILLS (10:53 a. m.)—The decks have any gunner was at his post on the cruiser Breslau when they harbor here following the issuingment to remain at this port until take the chances of running the Mediterranean which is known. The officers elected to leave made motion of the fleet is inevitable. Theince at the slight possibility of and effecting a junction with the The mobilization of her entire army The mobilization of her forces, naval is every available reserve. Defense strength in the field. Single-bodied man in the army. Off communication with the rest of and cleared for action, and it is seen summoned to the colors. Ana and Germany, is "on the fence," England, France and Russia. Special figures at the War Department's the strength of the seven nations mobilization will be: Men. Warships 1,850,000 162 1,850,000 242 820,000 78 361,000 — 693,000 437 1,300,000 346 600,000 114 Mobilization. All the nations, except immense trained reserve. The first 10 men to the colors. Called the strength of the nations War: Reserves. War strength. Unorganized 830,000 5,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 5,500,000 5,200,000 820,000 4,000,000 1,000,000 810,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 829,000 361,000 150,000 876,000 730,000 2,000,000 950,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 874,500 18,091,000 13,550,000 The seven nations—trained and un- 16 and 65, able to bear arms—the man could be engaged in the forth- they estimate that there may be a possibility of dollar corn, but that they are not going to wait and take a chance in the market falling. But the corn is not all. Wheat is advancing very materially, and should the war continue dollar wheat will not be a curiosity. Many farmers are holding their crops for larger prices, and the indications are they will be rewarded. BULL MOOSE PARTY 2 YEARS OLD BULL MOOSE PARTY 2 YEARS OLD CHICAGO, August 5.—Two years ago today the Bull Moose Progressive party was born here. Telegrams of congratulation on the growth of the baby party were telegraphed by local leaders today to the "baby's" father, Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Illinois Progressives planned informal meetings tonight in celebration of the anniversary of their split with the Republicans. KEEPS YOUR HOME FRESH and CLEAN Duntley Combination Pneumatic Sweeper THIS Swiftly-Sweeping, Easy-Running DUNTLEY Sweeper cleans without raising dust, and at the same time picks up pins, lint, ravelings, etc., in ONE OPERATION. Its ease makes sweeping a simple task quickly finished. It reaches even the most difficult places, and eliminates the necessity of moving and lifting all heavy furniture. The Great Labor Saver of the Home—Every home, large or small, can enjoy relief from Broom drudgery and protection from the danger of flying dust. Duntley is the Pioneer of Pneumatic Sweepers—Has the combination of the Pneumatic Suction Nozzle and revolving Brush. Very easily operated and absolutely guaranteed. In buying a Vacuum Cleaner, why not give the "Duntley" a trial in your home at our expense? Write today for full particulars HOT AUGUST WINDS CARRY DISEASES Dry Sweeping and Old Dusting Methods Should Be Abolished, Says Dr. Dixon. Dr. Samuel G. Dixon, Pennsylvania commissioner of health, in an article on "Dust," says: "The hot, dry winds of August eddying through the city streets and along the country roads will carry everywhere clouds of dust. It is the pet abomination of housewives and their instinctive dislike is well founded. for in the city streets each tiny particle that is blown about may be a raft which beats the minute disease producing organisms which we call germs. "The means by which many of our contagious diseases are transmitted have been discovered to be through personal contact or through insects which carry the disease germs from the sick to the well. While the ancient theory that plagues were transmitted by the air has been disproved by the investigations of modern science, a dust laden atmosphere may be responsible for spreading certain infections. Experiments have shown that some of the germs of communicable disease die under brief exposure to the sun's rays. Others are less susceptible and thrive for a certain length of time amid the tiny particles of dust. The germs of tetanus lockjaw are found in roads and about stables, and if the tiny particles of dust carrying these germs are introduced into a wound, tetanus is apt to result. "In the sputum of a sufferer from tuberculosis, in the dust of the street or sidewalks we often find the tubercle bacillus, the germ responsible for consumption. "We have reason to believe that the germ of smallpox and possible pneumonia may also be transmitted in this way. "Dry sweeping of the streets with its accompanying clouds of more less infected dust, and this dry sweeps of buildings may be a possible source of disease infection. In man of the European and in some American cities and streets are washed every day. This is a sanitary measure of no little importance and should be followed wherever possible. Dry sweeping and dusting, with the old fashioned duster should be abolished." JAPAN IS READY TO JOIN IN WORLD WAR Nation's Action Hinges On the Decision By Great Britain, Says Proclamation. TOKYO, Aug. 1.—A proclamation has been issued by the Japanese government expresses anxiety as to the European situation and hopes for the speedy restoration of peace. It points out Japan's desire to remain neutral during the war which it hopes will not extend to other parts of the world. However, it says that should England participate in the hostilities and the purposes of the Anglo-Japanese alliance be threatened, Japan may be compelled to take the necessary measures for the fulfillment of its obligations. The Japanese proclamation was issued after an extraordinary session of the cabinet and was generally interpreted as preparing the people of Japan for the action of the Japanese navy as soon as Great Britain's decision has been announced. The German fleet is very active around Kiao-Chau and has already captured a Russian cattle steamer. It is pointed out here that Kiao-Chau may possibly be occupied by the Japanese in the event of a defeat of the German squadron in the Far East, thus clearing the Pacific ocean for the war vessels of Russia, France and Great Britain and permitting them to proceed to Europe undisturbed if they desire to do so. Extraordinary excitement prevails in Tokio. Official telegrams to Japan from Europe are delayed two days. WOMAN OBJECT OF RECALL MOVEMENT Tardy Officials "Spend Too Much Time Doing Fancy Work," It Is Alleged. COLORADO CITY, Colo., Aug. 1. Because, it is alleged, she "spends too much time doing fancy work." Mrs. May Ammerman, commissioner of records, and police magistrate of Colorado City, has been made the victim of a recall petition—the first woman officeholder in the history of the country to face the recall. Sultaneously, recall petitions have been circulated against Mayor J. I. Faulkner and Commissoner of Public Highways Charles B. Myles. Here are some of the things charged against Mrs. Ammerman in the petition circulated against her: 'She keeps books for a fraternal order and does the work on city time.' 'She voted for the purchase of a dilapidated, second-hand automobile, which was a needless luxury.' 'She used the power of her office to vent her spite on political enemies.' "She voted for the expenditure of $2,500 for a culvert which could have been built for several hundred dollars." "She jeopardized the interests of the city by not attending strictly to her duties as police magistrate." Mrs. Ammerman says she welcomes any investigation of her official conduct. She denies with vehemence, however, that her fancy work has interfered with the conduct of her office. "That charge is merely brought by opponents of woman suffrage because the charge looks good in print," laughingly said Mrs. Ammerman. COMPANY FOREMAN INSTANTLY KILLED John J. Lumley Meets Instant Death at Winchester Saturday Afternoon. John J. Lumley, construction foreman for the Northern Virginia Power Company, was electrocuted at Winchester late Saturday afternoon by coming in contact with a high-tension electric light wire. Lumley was repairing the wires when his hand touched a bare wire. The body fell to the sidewalk through a mass of other wires, killing him instantly. Lumley was 53 years old and was from Durham, N. C. His wife and one daughter survive him. Mr. Lumley was well known in this city and the news of his death was received here with sadness. OHIO WILL VOTE ON EQUAL SUFFRAGE Voters Will Have Another Chance At the Question Next Fall. CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5. That the voters of Ohio will be given the opportunity to vote on a woman suffrage amendment at the general elections on November 3, was made certain today when petitions with more than 200,000 names were on file with the secretary of state, asking for the submission of a proposed constitutional amendment to that effect to voters of the commonwealth. The preliminary step in the suffrage campaign comes as the result of hard campaigning by an organization as complete as any ever seen in Ohio, in every county and township through out the state, suffrage workers, with petitions, have covered literally every inch of ground in an effort to procure signatures and swing voters to their side. With the filing of the petitions came stories of how signatures in many cases were secured from many who had hitherto opposed votes for women. Names were written down in fence corners, on plow handles, or on street cars. One woman told of climbing a roof to get the signature of two workmen. Another shoveled grain to convince a farmer that woman is capable of man's work. She got the coveted signature. "We are going to succeed this time," is the word passed out today by Mrs. Harriet Upton Tyler, president of the Ohio suffrage organization. "Two years ago we hoped to win, but we were scattered and disorganized, but that gave us our lesson. Next November 3, Ohio will be known as the "second state east of the Mississippi to give its women the franchise that is their right." WATER CUT OFF FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENTS Water Officials Commenced Work Under New Ruling Today—Will Compete Job In Week. Superitendent of Water Works Shaffer and his assistant Joseph Blake, in keeping with a notice issued last week by the Board of Affairs, commenced today to cut off water from properties for non-payment of rents, and they are supposed to complete the work within a week. This is for the year from April 1, 1914 to April 1, 1915, and due July first. The West Virginia Public Service Commission requires such action and failure so to do on the part of the Board of Affairs makes that body liable. The rents are due on many properties, hence many people will be affected. This action, drastic though it may seem, is the only course allowed under the new laws of the state. INTER-STATE FAIR AT HAGERSTOWN 59th Annual Exhibit Promises to Eclipse All Former Events—Big Prizes Offered. Hagerstown, which for more than a quarter of a century has been holding annual exhibits, announces her great Inter-State Fair this year for October 13, 14, 15 and 16, which promises to break all records of the past. Premiums running into the thousands of dollars are offered, and they cover such a wide scope that every branch of agriculture, horticulture, poultry and live stock will have its inning. Among the many amusement features announced are racing, with special carnival features, and the exhibits of products of all kinds will be great. In fact in the great tented city there will be nothing lacking to make time fly. The monster fair ground grandstand will be remodeled so as to be in most satisfactory shape for the comfort of the thousands of visitors who annually flock to this great fair from all parts of the east and south, as Hagerstown is especially favored by geographical location, in the heart of a rich section of country extending from Pennsylvania through Maryland and West Virginia to the Old Dominion state, with a large population of the most prosperous and progressive farmers, fruitmen and stockmen of the east to draw exhibits and patronage from. For shoes, go to Charles E. Thompson North Queen Street. His stock is excellent, and the conties of his clerk can't be excelled. Try h m and be convinced. BIG SUM TO AID THE AMERICANS $2,500,000 Will Be Sent to Europe Tomorrow—Warburg and Delano Confirmed. WASHINGTON, Aug. 5. — The house today unanimously appropriated $2,500,000 to aid the stranded Americans who are abroad. The money will probably be shipped to Europe tomorrow on the cruiser Tennessee. Members Confirmed. The banking committee of the senate today recommended Paul Warburg and Frederick Delano, and immediately they were confirmed as members of the federal reserve board. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER PRESTO STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, KINKY HAIR. "PRESTO" removes Dandruff, Titter, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP; "PRESTO" makes the HAIR GROW; "PRESTO" is Harmless, Clean and Lasting. "PRESTO" is the Greatest Discovery Known to Mankind in this Line. Throw away your old pinching and pulling hot trons and the sociated electric combs, and stop burning your hair out, and get a package of "PRESTO" THE KING OF ALL HAIR PREPARATIONS "PRESTO" will straighten your Hair the first application or we will refund your money. The hair remains straight for months. Think of it, nothing in the world like "PRESTO". Apply "PRESTO" two or three times a year, that's all. A PACKAGE OF "PRESTO" SENT POST PAID WITH FULL DIRECTIONS ON RECEIPT OF FIFTY CENTS. (50 cents) SATISFACTION GUARANTEED THE LA FAYETTE MFG.CO EDENTON,N.C. AGENTS HERE IS THE MONEY MAKER! MENTION PAPER YOU SAW AD.IN Change Your Seed Wheat Sell ten bushels of your common wheat market price, say 75 cents, making $7.50. For this sum, $7.50, we will send you enough of the wonderful Marvelous wheat to sow ten acres. You're skeptical? We don't blame you! It will cost a stamp or postal card to get the proof how thousands of others in 1943 and 1914 saved money on their seed wheat and grew the greatest crops they ever did. We quote just a few extracts from hundreds of letters received. The original letters are on file in our office and can be seen by interested people. Beat anything in this section—O. A. Neb. Franklin Co., Va. Well pleased, it's all you claimed for it—G. R G; Grayson Co., Va. I did not give it a far chance, but it easily doubles my other wheat—J. E. H., Augusta Co., Va. Finest in the country; without doubt the greatest wheat there is—D. M. M., Pocahontas Co., W. Va. Will outyield any wheat I ever saw in the state.—E. B. Wirt Co., W. Va. 50 to 60 bu per acre. Beats all.—L. S., Miami Co., Ind. One acre equals 3 of old kinds.—W. J. W., Unicco Co., Tenn. 633 bu per acre; fully 3 times others—H B. A., Warrick Co., Ind. 100 bu. from 1 bu. sown—W. E. G., Preble Co., O. I estimate my 8 acres will thresh 500 bu.—H B. A., Warrick Co., Ind. Heads 5 to 6 inches; S5 to 100 grains to head, with old kinds only 25 to 3) grains.—J. W. S., Highland Co., O. 55 bu per acre.—H. H. Lincoln Co., N. C. New wheat 40 bu. to acre, others 15 bu. Counted 96 heads from one grain of wheat—J. R. McL., Stewart Co., Tenn. If you grow winter wheat you owe it to yourself to learn all about this new wheat. It's money saved right now and more bushels of wheat for you next harvest. Whether you sow one acre or many this should interest you more than anything else printed in this paper. Send your order from this advertisement or write today for catalog, photographs, complete letters from growers, etc. K. SEED STORE. DEPT. 774. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA HOWARD UNIVERSITY. STEPHEN M. NEWMAN, A. M., D.D. PRESIDENT. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. A. B. and B. S. Courses TEACHERS' COLLEGE. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Courses in Engineering Domestic Science Domestic Arts Manual Arts CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC ACADEMY Three Preparatory Courses (Classical, Scientific, Normal) COMMERCIAL COLLEGE Stenography Typewriting Economics Bookkeeping, Ec. Professional Schools All Courses begin Sept. 30th, 1914. For Catalogue, address Howard University, Washington, D. C. SEND PEACHES BY THE PARCEL POST The Lookout Orchard Company with extensive orchards at Smithsburg, Keedysville and Rohrersville, is making arrangements to supply customers with peaches his season Manager Lancelot Jacques was in Frederick and gave out the information that the company would be glad to supply the residents with fruit via the parcel post system. It is thought that this company will have about twenty-five thousand bushels of peaches this year. Al J. Jennings Wants Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Oklahoma. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Aug. Banditry and the badger game have figured spectacularly in the political race which ended its first lap in the state-wide primaries today. If Al J. Jennings, former bandit, wins the nomination for governor, and Senator T. P. Gore, the blind statesman, who successfully defended himself from Mrs. Bond's assault charge, wins a re-nomination, two of the most unique political campaigns in the history of America will have been successful. Jennings has been running on a "beating back" platform. Gore repeatedly has been forced to refer to Mrs. Bond's unsuccessful $50,000 damage suit for an alleged assault in a Washington, D. C., hotel. Badger game, Gore has called it. Samuel W. Hayes, former chief justice of the state supreme court, is the blind senator's opponent in the primaries. In the gubernatorial race opposing Jennings are Charles West, attorney general; Robert L. Williams, supreme court justice; F. E. Herring, merchant; Robert Dunlop, state treasurer, and J. B. Robertson, former supreme court justice. John Fields, Republican nominated in convention several weeks ago, is unopposed. J. T. Hickman is the only Bull Moose candidate for governor. For state officers there are more than 200 candidates in all. Seven present congressmen are in the congressional race today, and in the fifth district two congressman were opposing each other by virtue of a gerrymander passed in the last legislature assembling their districts. This pair are Joe B. Thompson, Democratic congressman-at-large, and Claude Weaver, congressman from the fifth district under the old district plan. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray is a candidate for re-nomination in the third district; C. D. Carter in the fourth, Scott Ferris in the sixth, and D. T. Morgan in the eighth. Morgan is the only Republican. All are opposed by several candidates. RATE SETTLEMENT HELPS STEEL MARKET Additional Activity At Mills In Pittsburg District Is Antici- Iron furnaces and steel finishing mills are being operated at about 65 to 70 per cent of normal output capacity, but additional activity is confidently expected by managers. The rate decision, which has been so long delayed and has operated as a cause for a cautionary operation of plants, is now known, and the effect of certainty for uncertainty is relied upon to bring about a forward movement in all the principal industries affected thereby. The decision does not affect the commodity rates, so that the cost of assembling raw materials for iron and steel manufacture, all of which are handled in carloads, are not affected; nor are would-be rival communities of like manufacture benefited to the disadvantage of the Pittsburg district, as many were apprehensive might be the case. With this one large item of uncertainty removed from consideration, the need of free buying of track materials and rolling stock and motive power admitted by railway managers, upward movements in volume of demand is a confident expectation. Anticipatory of this, some articles have been moved up in price $1 the ton, and others advances are likely to be announced within a short time. It is expected that railroads west of Pittsburg and Buffalo, to the Mississippi River, which are the chief beneficiaries of the authorized new rates, will now order cars, locomotives and track supplies in larger volume, these roads, particularly, having been holding off in placing such orders until a decision on the rate case came out. Borax Will Prevent The Typhoid Fly From Breeding WASHINGTON, D. C., SUN. 20—As a result of experiments, the specialists of the department of agriculture have discovered that a small amount of ordinary borax sprinkled daily on manure, will effectively prevent the breeding of the typhoid or house fly. Similarly, the same substance applied to garbage, refuse, open toilets, damp floors and crevices in stables, cellars or markets, will prevent fly eggs from hatching. Borax will not kill the adult fly nor prevent it from laying eggs, but its thorough use will prevent any further breeding. The investigation, which included experiments with many substances, was undertaken to discover some means of preventing the breeding of flies in horse manure without lessening th value of this manure as a fertilizer for use by he farmer. It was felt that if some means of preventing the breeding of flies near a human habitation could be devised, the diseases spread by these filthy germ carriers could be greatly reduced. While the "Swat the fly campaign," traps and other devices for reducing the number of typhoid-carrying flies are of value they are of less importance than the prevention of the breeding. It was realized, however, that no measure for preventing the breeding of flies would come into common use unless it was such that the farmer could use it on his manure pile without destroying its usefulness for growing plants, and without introducing into the soil any substance that would interfere with his crops. As a result of experiments carried on at the Arlington Farm in Virginia, and New Orleans, La., the investigators found that 0.62 of a pound of borax or 0.75 of a pound of calcined colemanite (crude calcium borate) would kill the maggots and prevent practically all of the flies ordinarily breeding in 8 bushels of horse manure from developing. This was proved by placing manure in cages and comparing the results from piles treated with borax and from untreated piles. The borax, it was found, killed the fly eggs and maggots in the manure and prevented their growth into flies. In the case of garbage cans or refuse piles, 2 ounces of borax or calcined colemanite, costing from 5 cents a pound upward according to the quantity which is purchased, will effectually prevent flies from breeding. While it can be safely stated that no injurious action has followed the application of manure treated with borax at the rate of .62 pounds for 8 bushels or even larger amounts in the case of some plants, nevertheless borax-treated manure has not been studied in connection with the growth of all crops, nor has its cumulative effect been determined. It is therefore recommended that not more than 15 tons of the borax-treated manure should be applied per acre to the field. As truck growers use considerably more than this amount, it is suggested that all cars containing borax-treated manure be so marked and that public health officials stipulate in their directions for this treatment that not over .62 (62-100 of a pound for 8 bushels of manure be used, as it has been shown that larger amounts of borax will injure most plants. It is also recommended that all public health officials and others in recommending borax treatment for killing fly eggs and maggots in manure warn the public against the injurious effects of large amounts of borax on the growth of plants. Purchasers of manure produced in cities during the fly breeding season should insist that the dealers from whom they purchase give them a certified statement as to whether or not the manure in the particular car or lot involved in the purchase has been treated with borax. In feeding to hogs garbage that contains borax care is also recommended, especially when the animals are being fatened for market. Borax is not a very poisonous substance and the feeding garbage that contains it to hogs, is not likely to be a serious matter. On the other hand bor- ax in large quantities does produce gastric disturbances and for this reason a certain amount of care is advisable. The method for using this substance in the case of stables is to sprinkle the borax or colemanite in the quantities given above, by means of a flour sifter or other fine sieve around the outer edges of the pile of horse manure. The manure should then be sprinkled immediately with two or three gallons of water to 8 bushels of manure. It is essential, however, to sprinkle little of the borax on the manure as it is added daily to the pile, instead of waiting until a full pile is obtained, because this will prevent the eggs which the flies lay on fresh manure from hatching. As the fly maggots congregate at the outer edge of the manure pile, most of the borax should be sprinkled ed. Borax costs 5 to 6 cents per pound in 100-pound lots in Washington, and it is estimated that at this rate it would cost only one cent per horse per day to prevent all breeding of flies in city stables. If calcined colemanite is purchased in large shipments, this cost should be considerably less. At the same time, if the borax is used on the manure only in the proportions stated, its value for use in the garden or for sale to farmers will not bel essened. In view of this discovery, there now seems little excuse for any horse owner or resident of a city allowing typhoid flies to breed in his stable or garbage can. It is believed that this information will greatly help the health authorities in their campaign against the typhoid fly. The health authorities have long tried to prevent the breeding of flies in city stables through the use of iron sulphate as a larvaeicide. In the case of iron sulphate however, a large amount is required and other insecticides such as paris green or potassium cyanide, while effective in killing the flies, are very expensive or extremely poisonous Borax, which is used freely in most households, and is readily available in all parts of the country, has the advantage of being comparatively non poisonous and non-inflammable, readily soluble in water and easy to handle. It can be purchased at retail for 10 cents a pound, and a single pound used as directed in a garbage pail or open toilet may prevent the breeding of hundreds of dangerous flies. The details of the experiments with borax and other larvacides will be found in U. S. Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 118. TROTTERS FAST AT GRAND RAPIDS Ortelan Axworthy Steps Close to Record, For Three-Year-Olds In 2.15 Class. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 4. The races on the opening day's Grand Circuit program here, Monday, resulted in spirited contests, especially in the 2.15 rot, in which Orelan Axworthy was forced to step a mile in 2.07 1-2 to capture one of the heats. This was close to the record for a 3-year-old mare. Lucile Spier won the race by taking the first and third heats. Napoleon Direct, in the 2.17 pace; Belwin, in the 2.18 trot, and Frank Patch, in the 2.12 pace, were the other winners. Summaries: Boy, (Cox) ..... 1 1 3 1 R. H. Breat, b. g. (Grady) 6 3 1 7 Major Ong, b. g. (Murphy) 2 4 6 2 Fred De Forrest, br. s., (Osborn) ..... 9 2 8 6 Little Bornice, b. m., (Frost- McMahon) ..... 11 11 2 8 Shadelin, ch. s., (Owen) ..... 3 5 5 5 Fillmore Dillon, ch. s., (Her- (Snow) ..... 4 7 4 9 Andy K., b. g., (Harris) .. 8 9 10 10 STOMACH TROUBLE FOR FIVE Majority of Friends Thought Mr. Hughes Would Die, But One Helped Him to Recovery. Pomeroyton, Ky.—In interesting advices from this place, Mr. A. J. Hughes writes as follows: "I was down with stomach trouble for five (5) years, and would have sick headache so bad, at times, that I thought surely I would die. I tried different treatments, but they did not seem to do me any good. I got so bad, I could not eat or sleep, and all my friends, except one, thought I would die. He advised me to try Thedford's Black-Draught, and quit Miss Newsure, b. m., (Mc- Donald-Childs) ..... 12 8 9 Tuah Worth, blk. m., (Geers) ..... 7 10 dr Nelda Schnell, br. m., (Garrison) ..... 10 12 dis Myrtle Patch, blk. m., (Hoffman) ..... dis Time, 2.06 1-4, 2.06 1-4, 2.05 1-2, 2 08 1-2. 2.17 Pace, Purse $2,000, 3 in 5. Napoleon Direct, ch. s., by Walter Direct, (Geers) ..... 1 1 1 Peter S., b. g., (Harris) ..... 2 2 2 Ella Mackay, blk. m. (Cox) ..... 3 6 3 Fib, b. g., (Wincslow) ..... 4 3 5 J. O., blk. s., (Dean) ..... 6 4 1 Sidney Dillon, Jr., b. s., (Walker) ..... 5 5 6 Maintime, b. s., (Murphy) ..... dis Time, 2.08 1-4, 2.08 1-4, 2.08 1-2. 2.15 Trot, Purse $2,000, 2 in 3. Lucile Spier, br. f., by Directum Spier, (Snow) ..... 1 2 1 Ortolan Axworthy, b. c., (Mc-Donald) ..... 2 1 4 Miss Perfection, b. f., (De Ryder) ..... 3 5 1 Hollywood Ben, ch. c., (Dodge) 4 3 5 Kathryn Collette, br. f., (Mc-Mahon) ..... 6 4 5 W. J. Leyburn, b. c., (McCarthy) ..... 5 dis Adbella Watts, b. f., (McDevitt) 7 dis Trusada, b. f., (Cox) ..... dis St. Frisco, b. c., (Geers) ..... dr Time, 2.07 3-4, 2.07 1-2, 2.11 1-4. 2.18 Trot, Purse $2,000, 3 in 5. Belwin, b. c., by McKinney, (Gerrity) ..... 1 1 1 The Temptress, b. m., (Murphy) 5 2 3 Mr. Forbes, br. c., (Snow) ..... 2 4 4 Barney Gibbs, br. g (Geers) ..... 4 5 2 Tommy De Forrest, b. c., (Os- born) ..... 3 3 5 Luisitania, b. m., (Marvin) ..... 8 6 dis Lou Dewey, b. m., (Dickerson) 7 dr Dudie Elkhunt, blk .m., (Mc- Donald) ..... 6 dis Time, 2.08 1-2, 2.11, 2.06 3-4. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE KNIGHTS International Convention of the Knights of Columbus At St. Paul. ST. PAUL, Aug. 4.—Two hundred and forty-four delegates representing 327,000 members of the Knights of Columbus from every state and territory of the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Panama and Canada, arrived here today for the annual International convention of the order. Representation is limited to from two to ten delegates from each state, territory or province. These delegates were elected in state convention this summer. A pontifical high mass, solemnized in the cathedral by the Right Reverend J. J. Lawler, auxiliary bishop of St. Paul, this morning opened the regular program of the convention. Archbishop John Ireland, of St. Paul, delivered the sermon. At 12:20 this afternoon, a civic ceremony was held taking other medicines. I decided to take his advice, although I did not have any confidence in it. I have now been taking Black-Draught for three months, and it has cured me—haven't had those awful sick headaches since I began using it. I am so thankful for what Black-Draught has done for me." Thedford's Black-Draught has been found a very valuable medicine for derangements of the stomach and liver. It is composed of pure, vegetable herbs, contains no dangerous ingredients, and acts gently, yet surely. It can be freely used by young and old, and should be kept in every family chest. ut the Knights of Columbus auditorium, the address of welcome being made by Mayor Win Powers. Tomorrow evening a reception to delegates and visitors will be held in the Knights of Columbus building. Four members of the board of directors are to be elected at the business session on Wednesday afternoon. Business of the convention will be completed Thursday. Henry C. Soucheray, of St. Paul, this afternoon exemplified the fourth degree upon 400 persons from Minnesota and North Dakota. The conference of degrees was not connected with the inte national convention. The session of the supreme board of directors also was not a part of the regular convention, and it will close tonight after a session of two days. The St. Louis Chloral Club, with seventy-two members, arrived here today. They sang the pontifical high mass this morning and will give a concert Wednesday. The Chicago delegation arrived on a special train with delegates also from other sections of Illinois. A special delegation from Winnepeg arrived this morning. WHISKEY UNCLAIMED REMAINS AT DEPOT Ank Elkins, West Virginia, is Still Awaiting Appearance of Consignee. One hundred and sixty-three pints of whiskey are awaiting the arrival of their owner at the Western Maryland depot in Elkins, having been checked through from Cumberland in a trunk and two suitcases. One of the suit cases containing 31 pints, the other, like some consumers of the spirits, had a greater capacity for booze and held an even three dozen, while the accommodating trunk was well filled with 96 pints. That the packages were well packed is proven by the fact that out of the 163 bottles but one was broken, despite the usual rough handling of the baggage man. The owner of this shipment in violation of the Yost Prohibition Law has not yet claimed his property and probably will not, as the penalties attached to this sort of wholesale shipments are rather severe. State Commissioner of Prohibition Fred O. Blue has been acquainted with the facts and a searching investigation will be made in order that the guilty parties may be punished and this variety of bootlegging put to an end. It is understood that the owner of the packages intended to have them put off at Gilman, where an automobile was said to have been in waiting, but Gilman being only a flag station at night the shipment was brought into Elkins, and the waiting automobile came back to Elkins without its expected additional burden.