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Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23

the day raises the temperature, which falls again at night. A simple way out of this difficulty is to put on an addi- tional roof, leaving an air space be- tween the two as shown in the illustra- tion. The first roof can be covered with cheap boards and roofing paper, held in, place with lath battens.
 The outer roof should be shingled, as a black roof absorbs the heat rapidly. Unless the house is built in a bank or partly under ground, it should be double-sided all around with an air space between the two thicknesses of boards. It would be even better if it were sheathed up in the inside ma akiny a second air space.-Farm and Home.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23
A WORD ABOUT DUCKS.
If Managed on Correct Principles tn c Culture of Good Breeds Re-
 suits in Profit.

Is there any money in ducks? Un- doubtedly, but in some seasons it re- quires careful computation, and close attention to small details to receive pay adequate to the expense, trouble and time expended.
 Is there more profit in ducks than there is in chickens? That depends on several things; on the flock of ducks, on the flock of chickens, but more yet upon the person that has charge of the tlocks. There are quicker returns received from a flock of ducks than from chickens, and less outlay is nee essary in the way of fences and build lngs. The per cent. of fertility is high CT with ducks eggs than with chicks, and the loss from death is much less but unless one is careful as to small details, will stay at home to give duck llngs their meals at regular times, is also careful seller, and sells just at the right time, ducks will soon "eat their heads off, as far as any profit Is concerned, for they are very greedy eaters, and unless they are rushed from the end of the first week, until they are marketable, at eight or ten weeks, the feed bill will probably come to as much as the check for the ducks sold. Besides the slower gain, the price drops in chunks after a certain tune. This time differs in different markets, but it is usually in June that the bottom falls out of the duck mar kets. Some years it is a few days earlier than others, so it is best to be on the safe side. by having the ducks out as early as possible. The drop from 13 cents per pound one week to flve cents the next is surely enough of drop to cause almost anyone to hustle the ducks to market.
 combination of chicks and ducks is the happiest for an all around prof it producer, but they must be combined separately, else the combination will cause the owner more trouble and loss than all the trust combinations in the business. Ducks and chicks will not thrive in the same yard. The ducks may get along all right, but woe to the chicks. One can use the hens for incubators. In fact it is necessary to have old hens or wooden incubators. Ducks are no good for this business in the spring. While the hens are in- cubating their own and the ducks eggs, the ducks will be filling the egg basket, then the youpg ducks will be for sale before any chicks. When the ducks stop laying, the hens should be laying some too. By a combination of two good breeds, one of ducks, one of chick ems, and careful manager for the fiocks, profits should be more, and oftener in coming. Pekins are perhaps the best all around ducks for the farm CT and Rocks or Wyandottes in chicks.
 Does it sound too nice on paper? We'll, try it and see if it don't pay. Be sure, if the roundup shows loss, that there have been leaks somewhere, or an untoward accident; for it has been proven to be a profitable investment in more than one trial.-Emma Clear. waters, in Ohio Farmer.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23
FARM FIELD RECORD.
Where Rotation Is Practiced the Sys- lem Here Outlined Will Prove
 of Great Value.

Draw plan of the farm, divided into plots, or sections, corresponding to the different fields, and keep for record. This is particularly valuable where rotation is practiced. Write the name of the crop occupying it upon each sec tion, with the year immediately fol- lowing, as corn 1902, oats 1902, wheat 1902. The next season, do likewise, con-
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23
Feeding Lambn Beet puIn.

During the past season the feeding of lambs on beet pulp has been very satisfactory. At Lansing, Nlich., some 5000 were fed Although at first the pulp was not relished and several died from eating it, later they did we'll It seems that the pulp gives the best satisfaction when fer mented a little.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23
How Geese Are Fattenea.

The following method of fattening is adopted by the English goose farm CT: Geese in good condition should be shut up in a quiet place. shaded from light, where they cannot see other geese at liberty, and should be kept there from twenty to twenty-five days. It is beneficial to let them out for about fifteen to thirty minutes the first thing in the morning and again in the evening about dusk. The meals they get should be nutritious and a mixture of barley meal, wheat meal, a little cOrnmeal and boiled potatoes given twice day is good. About the last ten or twelve days it is advisa ble to mix little finely chopped rough fat with the meal This has the effect of pumping them up, rendering their flesh much more palatable. A trough of clear water should be supplied the birds after the evening meal.
 Keep the brooder clean all the time.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23
THE INCUBATOR HOUSE.
How to Improve It for Late Spring and Early Summer Use at
 Moderate Expense.

It is difficult to hold the heat uniform in many incubator houses, especially during late spring and early summer
 The sun shining on the roof during
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23

It is good plan to suspend the ther- mometer so it does not touch the eggs. the bulb being on level with the ion of the eggs.-Commercial Poultry.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23

When eggs are put into an incuba- tor try to have them about the same size and of the same age as nearly as possible.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23

Do not open the egg chamber after the chicks begin to pip the shell, until the hatch is finished, unless it is abso- lutely necessary to do so.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23
WATER TANK FLOAT.
Ordinary One-GalIon Jug, Hermeti- calIy Sealed, Beats Store De-
 vices All to Pieces,

The illustration shows a simple de- vice for regulating the flow of water in tanks which are fed from cisterns, reservoirs or from any other source.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-23

Keep the brooder clean all the time. Do not neglect this, for upon cleanli- ness depends success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Death of a Former Resident.

A telegram was received in this city
this morning from Fredericksburg an
nouncing the death in that place OF Dir.
Robert Carter Lee, after long Ill
ness. The deceased was theyoungest s'n
of the late Admiral Sydney Smith Lee
and brother of General Fitzhugh Lee.
He was for number of years a resident
of Alexandria. The deceased was "a
wears old. He was a civil engineer by
occupation, having graduated at the Vir,,
ginia Military Institute after the close oil
the civil war. Mr.. Lee was a member
of Alexandria Washington Lodge OF
Masons of this city and during his resi-
dence here he was also a member OF the
Columbia Fire Company. The deceased
had many friends and acquaintance in
Alexandria who will regret to hear oil
his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Deaths and Funerals.

Mrs. Catherine Virginia Higgins, a
former resident of this city, died at the
residence OF her granddaug liter in Wash,
ington on Sunday last. The deceased
was 76 years old. Her remains were
brought here today for interment.
Funeral services of the late j. I. Beck
ham we're held at the country home, Au-
burn. this morning by Rev. Mr.. Page OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church. The in
terment, which was private took place at
Ivy Hill cemetery, near this city, this
afternoon.
The funeral of E. Harrison Bell, whose
death occurred Saturday night, took place
from his late home, 519 Duke street, at
go o'clock this afternoon. The services
were conducted by Rev. DIR. Brooke, OF
the Second Presbyterian Church. The
pallbearers we're Messrs. A. ii. Agnew,
J. Sidney Douglas, A. E. Smoot, Albert
Atcheson, E. NJ. Anderson and 7. NJ
X. Baldwin. ,,
The funeral of Thomas, the little son
of Mr.. J. I. Cook, took place this morn
ing. Rev. Mr.. Ewell officiating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
A Lucky Escape.

When Mr.. F. L. Entwisle was aroused
this morning by the fire alarm caused by
the burning of the tugboat Spray he dis
covered that fire was raging on his own
premises on south Fairfax street. A
number of barrels had been placed against
his south fence in close proximity to the
frame buildings in the rear of his store
as we'll as those adjoining. The fire start
ed some time during the night in one OF
the receptacles which contained ashes
and when discovered seven ofthe barrels
had been consumed entirely as we'll as
ten or twelve feet of fencing. Although
the fire moved in both directions (east
and wesD it failed to ignite the adjoining
buildings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Charged With Stealing Coal.

Officer Young while on north Union
street Yesterday arrested negro named
Silas Lee. who was trundling wheel
harrow load of coal which the officer was
satisfied had been taken from car OF
the Southern Railway Company lie
called upon the darkey to halt, when
the latter let 90 the barrow and ran,
disappearing in the Wilkes street tunnel;
The wheelbarrow and coal were seized
and this morning Lee gave himself up to
Officer Ferguson at the station house.
When the case was called this morning
Officer Young related the circumstances,
and said the railroad officials had often
complained of the depredations OF GER
tain persons in purloining coal from
cars. Lee in his defence admitted he
took the coal from car, but pretended
il was only the screenings and that he OBJ
tanned permission to dOHso from one OF
the railway employees. The Mayor
concluded 10 continue the case until to-
morrow morning inasmuch as no repre-
sentative of the company was present to
make complaint. 1t is said that num-
hers both white and black, procure con
siderable coal from cars on Union street,
and it is charged that some sell then
gatherings. Boys also obtain coal IL
the vicinity of cars for the purpose. o
building fires in the streets, and Ohcel
Young yesterday extinguished severa
which had been kindled by youngsters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
A Good Company.

The Harrison Adams Company last night
opened weeks engagement at the opera
House in the fsur-act rural drama, Down on
Cowslip Farm The drama is practically
the same as Way Down East" only one
character being eliminated. Every one Is
familisr with the characters in the play, and
"Down on Cowslip Farm" last night was
excellently rendered and heartily enjoyed.
Edward Lawrence, in the role of Allen Shaw.
made manly hero and handled his part well.
Harry Marlin, as Dwight Bradley, was the
man in the right place, and read his lines IN
q good manner. Miss Edna Marshall made
a loyabIe .Mable Halstead, while Miss Edytha
Ketchum, as Ruth Walton, did her WORK
in excellent style and was heartily aP
nianded. The comedy lines were in the hands
IF Henry c. Harrison, the Never Touched
Ne Man. and he made fine II haskins
Mr.. Harrison is good comedian. The re
ma;nder of the cast is ''all right" Some yer!
sood scenery was used, and the blizzard wa, wa
ali that could be asked for. The specialize
1 1rere also enjoyable. Tonight the attraction
will will be Captain Racket" three-aet farce
comedy. The company deserves the patron
ACE of all theatre-goers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Two Brothers Fight.

Shortly after twelve o'clock last night
two Young men, brothers, engaged IN
fcht on north Lee street. While It was
in progress Officers knight and Beach
appeared on the scene and arrested the
couple as we'll as ayoung col 'red woman ,a.
who was the lone spectator. Inc ia.1er
was charged with vagrany. The trio
where ushered before the Mayor TINS
morning, when the elder brother said ne
had been sent on north Lee street oy MS
mother to bring heyounger out OF a GER
tain house which he has recently been
visiting. and that while urging him TO
return home he was assaulted by the PROT
isaI. The evidence Of the cOlOred WON.
an was to the effect that both men
We're drunk. The Mayor fined them 50
each and the woman had like amount amount
assessed against her. All we're locked
ND in default of payment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Personal.

Mr.. Reyerdy j. Daingerfeld, OF
Washington, is visiting his brother-ln-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Cater, at their home, on north Charles
street, Baltimore.
Mrs. Sara Daingerfeld of Alexandra,
is visiting Mrs. Carryl Ii. Bryan, at
her home, 932 north Calvert street,
Baltimore.
Mr.. Frank Hume, who isquite i'll at his
home in Washington, is slowly improv,
ing. The operation recently performed
upon him for q carbuncle on his back
was serious one and for several days his
family was greatly concerned as to his
recovery.
Capt. James L. Adams is confined to
his home by indisposition.
Capt. J. V. Davis, the popular and
efficient superintendent of the national
cemetery at this city, on Sunday cele-
brated his thirtieth birthday Tin Alex
andria), and was the recipient OF many
congratulations from his hosts OF friends
in this city.
Mr.. Marshall L. King, Collector OF
the Port Of Alexandria, has just return
ed from business trip aboard. While
away he visited England, France, SPAN
and Germany on business connected
with the firm of Charles King & Son.
Mrs. Benoni Wheat has returned from
New York where she has been visiting
for the past six weeks
The many friends and acquaintance
of the family of Mr.. William ID. Bayne,
formerly resident of this city, will re-
greet to learn that his daughter, Miss
Mary Josephine, died at the home OF her
father in Salem, Mass, last Wednes-
day, December 9, after only one day 5
illness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Burning of a Tugboat

About four O'Clock this morning the
tugboat Spray, lying at the foot OF queen
street was found to be burning. An
alarm was sounded and the fire depart
ment was soon on the scene, but not
witbstsnding the active work OF the hre-
men the flames quickly envelOped the
boat and before they were subdued m1cn
oftbe upper work had been burnei !. The
origin of the fire is unknown. Inc
Spray was built at this place for WASH
ington parties in 1886. Later she was
purchased by the Agnew ShiPbullding
Company and was used in the operations
of the shipyard until the boat was ac-
ouired by the Arrow Shipbuilding Com
pany. Capt. S. B. Davis was her nexl
owner and at the time of her destruction
she was the property of Mr.. james Nc
Cuen. The Spray was So feet 8 inches
long. 14.4 in breadth, depth as and OF
% horse power. Her gross tonnage
was 17.76. net 11.0S. There was DC
insurance on the boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Death of Former Conductor.

Mr.. Charles G. Moore, an old and
well-known resident, died at the Alex
andria Infrmary last night. The de-
ceased was IA years old. He had re-
Gently been sufferer from serious or
ganic trouble. Mr. Moore was native
Of Orange county. His remains will be
shipped to Richmond tomorrow evening
by Demaine & Sons. undertakers. In
early life he engaged in the railroad BUSH
ness. He began as baggagemaster on
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
now the Washington division OF the
Southern Railway. He subsequently, be-
came a conductor, and later train IN
spector. Recently he had had charge OF
the baggage room at the depot IN TINS
city. He leaves two children--a daugh-
ter and a son, the latter r. Lee Moore,
Assistant State Auditor. With the death
of Mr.. Moore about the last of the old
time conductors of the Orange road has
passed away, PAUL., Baggerly, Glasgow
Rudd, Peyton, Jones and Others we'll
known to the patrons of the road in by
gone days having paid the debt OF
nature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Fishing Shore Leased.

The Whitewater fishing shore, on the
Potomac, in Stafford county, was recent
" leased to Messrs. Charles King u
Sons. of this city. The lessees, who pur-
chased the entire fishing outfit, will
haul seine there during the coming sea-
son. Whitewater, or Walters, fishing
shore. is considered to be one of the best
on the Potomac, and many thousands OF
shad and herring are caught there each
season. A fsh-packing house is to be
established on the shore, and the greater
portion of the seasons catch will be
packed there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Preparing for Celebration.

The meeting last night of the George
Washington Birthday Association IN tne
rooms of the Business Mems League was
we'll attended and considerable interest
shown in the purposed celebration on
re odd Of next February. The follow
inc committees were appointed:
. Music-John II. Trimyer, chairman;
w w. BaIlenger, Robert F. Downham,
w MacA. Green, George P. Aitcheson,
+. S. Smith, and J. w. May.
rransportation-Urban s. Lambert,
chairman; r. NJ. Graham, 0. II. Kirk,
james G. Peverill, and I. Clifton How
ard.
Press-James F. Peyton, chairman;
Hubert Snowden, Luther Fl. Thompson,
A J Wedderburn, w. P. Mcknight,
w. F. Carne, w. F. Carne, jr., r. L..
Carne. Lucien G. Smith, Harry Smith,
w. S. Larner and Isaac Gregg.
Secret organizations-W. r. Hamil-
ton. chairman; Thomas Cation, Charles
III. HeIImuth, NJ. J. O'Sulliyan, Frank
Quinn. Michael Schwab, Thomas Chaun-
cev Frank Elliott and w. X. Griffith.
Military-Capt. James +. King,
chairman; Samuel L Monroe, Patrick
J. Murphy, ]. Johnston Green, X. M.
Green. George II. Robinson, Thomas b.
Cochran, Frank L. Slaymaker and
Lambert d. Sullivan.
Dscoration-W. w. Ballenger, chair
man: John T. johnson, Fl. l.. Reed,
John A. Ewald, E. F. Downham, A. >.
Mankin and Harvey -Selecman.
Reception-W. B. smoot, G. G. Car
lin John A. Marshall, S. G. Brent,
Julian Burke, E. E. Downham, George
x Pickett, George T. Cation, A. ID.
Oehlert, ]. X. NJ. Norton, Louis Q. Bar
lev. ]. NJ. Hill, Gardner l.. Boothe,
Leopold Ruben and Charles B. Marshall,
chairman.
Observation-Disclosures Won Weste'
laEen chairman; Thomas A. Fisher, E.
.. Padgett, F. c. Spinks, jr., Thomas
W Robinson, Martin P. Greene, J. q.
PeyerilI. De Lancey Gill, Louis Bend
helm S. Z. Fisher, @. NJ. Cuvillier,
Horace Schwartz, w. L. Phillips, J. T.
Steiner. A. Aitcheson, R. Lee Field
Alton Moore, F. A. Stoutenburgh, Court
ney Acton, Martin Quinn, Charles Pan,
Marshall L. King, A. A. Paul and
Frank NJ Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Police Court.

mayor G. L. Simpson Presiding.J
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning;
Gertrude Jones and Mary johnson,
both colored, arrested by Officer Bettls
for fighting, were fined 80. 80 each.
Two young men, arrested by Officers
Knight and Beach for fighting, were
fined S. each.
Alice Page, colored, arrested by the
same officers for vagrancy, was
fined S..
Silas Lee, eolored, arrested by Officer
Young charged with stealing coal from
the Southern Railway Co., had his case
continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Alexandria Hospital.

The Lady Managers thank their friends
for the following Thanksgiving donations;
Mr.. w. B. Smoot, $50; Kings Daugh-
tiers. Christ Church, Gainesville, Va, box
groceries, chickens, ETC.; St PauPs
Church, Hamilton, Va, l barrel OF
apples, l barrel of potatoes, coop OF
chickens and l box of groceries; cash
so cents; Mrs. K. U. Taylor. sweet
pickles; Miss Edith Triplett, jellies; Mrs.
Milstead, 20 quarts fruit; Mrs. Diggs
pair pillow cases; Mrs. Baggot, readiug
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
A Handsome Calendar.

The calendars Shich the Robert for'-
ner Brewing Co annually present 70
their patrons are noted for the beau'iiu'
end refined subjects that ornament them
The very handsome one they are putting
ont this wear is generally conceded TO De
the prettiest ever distributed by this en-
terprising firm. The subject, a lovely
girl gowned for her initial bow to society,
is appropriately termed LA Debutante. .
1t is photographic reproduction OF q
portrait by earle Blenner and the ar
tistic work of the painter is faithfully re-
Elected in the no less merltorlous produc'
of the photographer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Double Crew

The B. & O. transfer tugbOat Brewer
ton will from today have day and night
crews. The old officers and men will
perform night duty, while the new will
make transfers during the day. The
new crew is as follows; james ID.
Beach, captain; VIM. Davis, mate
James wilkins, engineer John Jefirles,
fireman; L. Hayden, Robert Evans,
Benz. Davis and George wilkins, deck
hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Fight Will be Bitter.

Those who persist in closing their ears
against the continual recommendation Of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, will
have long and bitter fight with their troub'
les. if not ended earlier by fatal termination.
Read what T. r. Beall, of Beall, Miss, has to
say: last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption. She took Dr.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had failed.
Improvement came at once and four bottles
entirely cured her. Guaranteed by +. ).
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists. Price SOC AMI
Sl.O0 Trial bottles free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
PAYMENT Made.

Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow & Co., for the
Washington-Southern Railway Company,
today paid into the city treasury Sc BIO
for the strip of 5.o52 acres of land of
the aims honse tract. The sale of the
land by the City Council to the railway
company was. recently confirmed by the
legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
LOCAL sREvITIEs.

The ladies' of the Associated Charities are
kept busy every morning giving out supplies
to the INDECENT poor of the city.
A great deal of interest is being manifested
in the revival services at the Methodist
Protestant Church. Rev. f. I. Benson WEI
have charge of the services again tonight.
In the Corporation Court today in the case
OF Kate McGahey vs.. Emma McGahey ct al
a decree was entered confirming the report OF
sale and appointing John NJ. johnson special
commissioner to execute deed.
Norano Jaseo, an Italian, employed in
double.tracking the Washington Southern
Railway. fell from an engine and had his
right arm cut off by the wheels passing over
H. al Lorton today. lie was also seriously
injured otherwise. The unfortunate man was
brought to the Alexandria Hospital. Ills
condition is serious.
Mr.. B. II. Jenkins, southwest corner Of
Duke and Fairfax streets, has made every
nrenaration for the Christmas season; lie
has the finest apples, oranges and Malagi
erapes that can be procured. His homemade
Sausage still maintains It's high standard.
TFor other news matter see tirst ant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
KndoI Dxsnensia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and strength.
ems the stomach and digestive organs. Cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles,
and makes rich, red blood, health and
strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, rebullds
WORKOUT tissues, purifes, Strengthens and
sweetens the stomach Gov. q. W. Atkinson,
Of West Virginia, says: Il have used mum,
her of bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
have found il TO be very effective and, indeed,
a powerful remedy for stomach ailments. |
recommend it to my friends" Sold by all
druggists.