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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
FOWLS rs ~. HER.
Rain shelters should BE Provided
and Runs Kept Dry.

Rain shelters should BE Provided
and Runs Kept Dry.
In farmyard there is almost invari-.
ably barn or other clubhouse where
the birds can get out Of the rain and
wind and remain in comparative COM
fort, writes A. v. Meersch in American
Poultry Journal But in hundreds OF
small confined runs in which the ma
iority of poultry lovers have to keep
their fowls there is, as rule, 10 pro-
lection whatever, so the unfortunate
birds either have to stand out in the
open or crowd into the roosting house
The moist heat engendered by their
damp bodies is liable to promote cold
and roup under such conditions. The
value Of having the house ventilated
under the roofs is specially apparent IN
wet weather. Cleanliness, too, must be
observed with the birds remaining in
the house most of the time. An excel
lent material with which to cover the
floor is moss spread three or four inches
deep. 1t absorbs the moisture, is dry
and warm for the feet, is clean and can
easily be cleaned with rake or trowel
During a continuance of wet weather
the run becomes very sloppy and sod
den with the movements of the fowls.
To prevent this the coal ashes from the
house should be thrown on, particular
ly around the edges. of the runs and
near the door where the birds assem-
Bile most expecting to be fed. In some
neighborhoods an idea prevails that
the ashes produce disease among the
poultry. How this originated is diff
cult to imagine. 1t is simply one Of
the senseless beliefs that are SO hard
to eradicate.
The question is often asked whether
the poultry run should be dug up fire.
quently, so as to give a change of soil,
or whether it should be left as 1T is.
Digging it up is very doubtful bene-
fit. The worms and insects that are
exposed when the earth is turned over
afford much pleasure to the fowls, and
the scratching is good for them, but
the surface becomes very uneven and
difficult to clean. The rain alssa ponds
in the little hollows, and the ground
becomes stickier and muddier with the
constant treading about of the fowls.
1t soon becomes sour and tainted. In
stead of digging up the run it is more
satisfactory to beat the earth as hard
and as level as possible and then to
throw on this plenty Of ashes and
coarse grit If the surface of ashes is
dug out and removed occasionally and
replaced by fresh the run will last I'M
tainted much longer.
During bad weather it is better to
give the poultry that are confined in
small runs their food from trough or
some such vessel. II the food, both
grain and meal, is thrown on damp
ground a quantity of offensive matter
will adhere to it and be swallowed by
the birds. The dust bath must be kept
dry and wc,l filed with sand or sifted
earth A few old sacks thrown over
the top of the rlla VIII keep out a lot
of the rain. THE frsnt also can be pro
tcctel by few boards m lei together
and made inso a screen. which can be
temporarily fastened to the wire dur
ing bad weather.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
TWO Illinois Oranges.

The Earlville grange of Lasalle
county, ILL.,, reports ninetyrfour candi-
dates Initiated during the quarter just
passed. That's fine record Members
Of this grange are to erect grain eIe-
vator. Another fourishing Illinois
grange is located in st. Clair county,
known as Turkey Hill grange. The
members are building one Of the finest
grange halls In Illinois, to cost about
$4,000. 1t IS SO by 81 feet, two stories.
a new piano will form part Of the
furnishings.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
the CIR ANGE
Conducted by
J. W. BARROW. Chatham. N. ~.
Press Correspondent Neso York State
Grange
COOPERATION IN MICHIGAN
What the Information Bureau Is Do
Ing For Patrons OF the State.

What the Information Bureau Is Do
ing For Patrons OF the State.
In previous article in this depart
ment reference was made to the valu-
able work that is being carried on by
the Michigan state grange information
bureau at Lansing, Mich. The article
in question has caused wide interest
among Patrons throughout the United
States. Mr.. Holden, the manager,
writes us that early in the spring they
made contracts with cheesemakers in
different parts of the state to furnish
cheese at wholesale prices to oranges
ordering through the bureau. They
have had many orders from oranges
this season, and the cheese has given
excellent satisfaction. The saving has
been all the. way from 2 to cents per
pound. Many oranges have sent in
third and fourth orders, and several
are ordering for winter supply As
soon as oranges start in this work they
become interested and continue. The
main difficulty is to get them interest
ed enough to begin. They are now buy
ing sweet potatoes in the same way
for oranges. They bunch orders and
send direct to an eastern farmers
exchange They are in communication
with members Of the Order in neighbor-
ing states and from them are gaining
knowledge Of their needs and resources
with a view to active cooperation be-
tween members in these states and
Michigan
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
no Ehnni4e Wood.

The wood is immersed for forty-eight
hours in a hot. saturated solution Of
alum and then brushed over several
times with a logwood decoction prepar-
ed as follows: Boil one part IF best
logwood with ten parts of water filter
through linen and eyaporate at a gentle
heat until the volume is reduced to one
half. To every quart of this add from
ten to fifteen drops Of saturated solu-
ton of indigo, completely neutral. Aft
er applying this dye to the wood rub
the latter with a saturated and filtered
solution Of verdigris in hot, concentrate
ed acetic acid, and repeat the operation
until black of the desired intensity
is obtained. 1t must always be remem-
bered when handling chemicals that
great care must be taken to protect the
hands.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
An Educational Force.

Ohio is taking the lead in the estab-
lishment of travelling libraries, and
the oranges are active in furthering
the cause. There are 900 travelling IL
braries issuing from the Ohio State IL
brary, and the farmers are by far the
largest users of these volumes.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
state Orange Meetings.

Attend them! Go miles out of your
way to do it, if need be! You will get
not only information, but new views Of
the work and broader conceptions of
what the Order is doing for the farmer
and the farmers family. You will feel
honored to belong to such an organiza-
ton. You will get new inspiration for
the work Col
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
Financially sound.

With $4,000 in good securities, the
national grange is in position to do
things. Conservatism, however, should
be and will be the policy in the use Of
these funds.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18

Mems $4,000 overcoats are ss25o, $500 overcOats
ire $3.50, $4,000 overcoats $780, $2750 over
coats are $780, $500 overcoas $500, $1,000
overcoats are $500, $500 overcoats $ff.5o,
$1,000 overcoats are $3.50.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
We're Pushing Out the
Winter Stock

Mems and boys overcoats and suits are very
much reduced in price If you have clothing
need is the time to make your money do big
service.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
ELEVATED CARRIER.

GHVE3 UTWTE 1zzfE
Many Purposes.
These days of scarce and high priced
labor add Importance to all inventions
designed as time and power savers for
the farmer. Mechanical devices are
being adapted to almost every ilnagina-
BILE purpose and among articles Of prac-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-01-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
M'KLEROY APPOINTS
 ASSISTANT SURGEON
ORDERS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF THIRD REGIMENT CON- CElVED IN THE CITY.

w. D. Fonville, a young physician at Ensley. has been appointed assistant sur geon on the staff of Col. w. H. McKelroy in command of the Third regiment. Ala bama National Guard.
 Captain Fonvile succeeds Capt F. P. Petty, resigned. The order making the change was received in Birmingham yes- terday by the company commanders and line officers here.
 Orders for transportation for the Blr- mingham companies of the Third regi- ment to go into camp at Mobile have been received. The companies will leave Birmingham at a. m., on the morning of July il and will remain in camp until July IS. The camp is to be at Mobile, where suitable location has been chosen.
 The companies from the northern part of the state will arrive in Birmingham early on the morning of July II and will go to Mobile on the same train that carries the Birmingham companies. Companies south of Birmingham will meet the train at different points. but as far as possible they will all be mo- bilized at Birmingham. The Louisville and Nashville will furnish special trains to carry the troops to Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
Subcommittee Meetlna.

Chairman J. B. Aird of the sub-com- mittee of the county democratic eXecu- tive committee of Jefferson county has called meeting of the committee for next Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in rooms 211 and PIP, Title Guarantee build ing.
 The object of the meeting Is to make final assessments on the candidates for county officers for the expenses of the primary and to complete such other plans for the election as may be deemed nee essary. At a meeting of the sub-comm l. tee several days ago only a rough esti- mate of the aggregate cost of the primary was made The amount necessary fSr the actual expenses is estimated at about $500. This amount will be proratcd among the various candidates in the race for county offices.
 It is expected that immediately after the meeting and the final assessments are made that the county campai5n will open In good earnest. The time limit for the payment of assessments will probs bly be placed at August 1, but 1t is expec ed that most of the candidates who expect to make the race will file application at once and prepare for the final struggle at the polls.
 A number of the candidates hove a1- ready offered to file application with the chairman, but he has been unable to Gc- cept them on account of the assessments not having been determined
 Permanent headquarters will be opened next week, probably in Mir. Alrds office In the Title Guarantee building, from which the official work of the campaign will be conducted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were Issued in the probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows
 R. S. Self of Pinson to Miss Alice Genomia Darden of Pinson.
 Linton Farrell of Vivian to Miss Carrie Franklin of Wylam.
 Edward J. Osborne of Birmingham to Miss Ada Belle Whitaker of Birmingham. Alfred Brellinger of St. Louis to Miss Ada c. Ralph of Tuscaloosa.
 J. H. Hopper of Birmingham to Miss Charlean Brammer.
 Bruce Tyler of Bessemer to Miss Pearl Sexton of Bessemer
 John D. Brown of Ethelsville. Ala. to Miss Emma Revels of Avondale.
 Collier Wear of Irondale to Miss Hattie Richardson of Irondale.
 C. F. Gibson of Bessemer to Miss Katie Belle Ingram
 w. J. Justice of Wylam to Miss Bessie Brown.
 ]. o. Morrow of Palos to Miss Mantle Boyd of Palos.
 Walter C. Kyzer of Rome, Ga.. to Miss Cenia Williamson of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
ALDER MANIC BOARD
 WILL MEET TONIGHT
NO COMMITTEE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD TODAY, AS ALL THE
 BUSINESS WAS TRANSACTED AT MEETINGS TWO WEEKS AGO.

There will be no aldermanic committed meetings today. The Mayor and Aldermen will meet tonight at s o'clock and 1t is anticipated that the meeting will be short Only a few matters of routine are tc be transacted.
 The Mayor wrote a letter to each of the aldermen yesterday urging them to at. tend the meeting tonight as the city bills for the month have to be passed and some little matters are in urgent need of attention
 The Mayors letter explained that there would be no committee meetings as all the business was transacted at the com mittee meetings on the day when the last meeting was scheduled. There was no quorum that night and for that reason the committee actions went over until tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
OPERATORS STILL
 CONSIDER CONTRACT
AT A MEETING OF COMMERCIAL COMPANIES YESTERDAY CON- TRACT SUBMITTED BY UNION MINERS HELD IN ABEYANcE,

The commercial coal operators that have not yet signed the wage scale held a meet ing yesterday but did not reach an agree ment regarding the contract subiitte1 by the union miners. An adjournment was taken until Saturday, at which time this matter will be further considered.
 From information given out by the op- orators it seems that some objection is found to the alleged manner in which the local committees at the mines enforce the agreements reached between the miners and the operators at the time that Judge Gray arbitrated differences. It IS claimed by the operators that they have sustained heavy losses during the past year as a result of stoppage of work after pay days.
 In this connection 1t is stated that the operators have no complaint to make anent the new scale, and that no dis satisfaction relative to this contract causes the delay in signing up.
 It is generally believed throughout the district that the differences existing be- tween the miners and the operators will be adjusted and that work will not be unnecessarily delayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
ADJUSTMENTS
At the HlJou.

It Is difficult to conceive of more pleasing vaudeville act than that of Mrs. Therese Renz, who gives a performance at the Bjou this week with two beautiful blooded horses. Mme. Renz makes her pets do a variety of graceful tricks and the whole effect of her act Is most artis- tic. She uses a special stage drapery of black velvet "a black floor cloth and cal cum lights. This feature of the bill has won much commendatlon. The clever mus ical act of Waterbury brothers and Ten ny, the feats of Marseilles, acrobat and contortionist; the monologue of Major Doyle. Lilllputian entertainer; the Meers brothers, wire artists the Chadwick trio in a comedy sketch and new pictures by the cameragraph complete the bill. A special matinee will be given this after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
Republican Conference.

It is understood that the republican con- ference to be held at the city hall in Birmingham July Il will be attended by a large number of the leading republicans of the state, and the result of the meeting Is being watched with interest by those familiar with conditions in the party.
 The conference was called by w. r. Aldrich and others of the party about a week ago in letter addressed to Chair man J. O. Thompson and members of the state executive committee. Some time ago Chairman Thompson called a meeting, but later recalled 1t. and since that time has refused to renew the call.
 While the call for the conference Is said to be for no special purpose other than to discuss plans for the republican party in Alabama, it Is probable that the mat ter of calling a meeting of the state com mittee and the holding of q state conven- ton will be fully considered and will be one of the principal subjects treated at the conference.
 Chairman Thompson has stated in an open letter that he would not or could not attend the conference, but it is said that a number of the members of the committee will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
HELP NEEDED IN
 HUMANE SOCIETY
CONDITIONS, IT IS SAID, NEED LOOKING INTO, AND A MOVE MENT IS ON FOOT FOR BETTER EQUIPMENT.

Renewed interest is being take in Bir- mingham's Humane society. As an evil dence of this there will be a meeting held in Judge Feagn's court room at the city hall Friday night at S:3O o'clock, at which many people heretofore not identified with the society have signlfied there intention of being present
 Secretary l.. A. Benne says there are conditions in Birmingham, the correction of which rightly come within the province of the society, and he expects to inaugu- rate movement looking to that end In New Orleans he says the Humane so- ciety besides owning it's building has two ambulances and arresting officers In other southern cities it Is similarly equipped. But in Birmingham the society has been hampered in it's usefulness by lack of funds and more support. The ob- ject of the called meeting Is to present conditions as they actually exist here and 10 increase the society's active member ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
POLICE COURT

Today being the Fourth of July the police court will hold only one session. beginning at 8 30 a. m. No cases involving litigation will be tried. Judge Feagin will only sound the docket and hear pleas of guilty.
 The following cases were tried in the police court yesterday:
 William Thomas, a negro, was convicted of snatching Mrs. T. Williams purse, which contained s6. He was allowed bail in a small amount because he was a con- sumptve and Judge Feagin deemed 1t best not to incarcerate him with the other prisoners
 George Harris was tried on a charge of embezzlement and was convicted. He was fined s25 and 20 days.
 H. B. Job and Sam Davis were both convicted on the charge of carrying a concealed weapon They were each fined s90 and 1s0 days.
 Joe Keys. a negro was tried on the charge of grand larceny. He was &C., cused of stealing watches from Goldsteln. the pawn broker. He was bound over under s20O bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
MORRIS AVENUE FIRE
 CAUSES p5OOO LOSS

It was impossible last night to secure a definite statement as 10 the losses of the dry goods company. Practically all the stock on the third floor was damaged by the flames and much of the stock on the second and first floors was damaged by water It is not thought that the loss will go over 5000 or s4000 on this stock.
 Efficient fire fighting precented a great CT loss When the fire was discovered the entire third floor of the building was on fire and smoke was pouring from all the windows on that floor. Several laders were run into the various windows and the smaller of the two aerial trucks was used for the first time. The firemen also fought the flames from the Twenty-sec- ond street bridge and prevented them from getting Into the lower floors The fire was under control in 15 minutes and all the lines of hose had been taken up with in an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
Lonu.Lewls Hardware Company.

The Long-Lewis Hardware company is the name of a new corporation by which the proper papers were filed in the pro bate court yesterday. The objects of the new company are to own, buy, sell and deal in the wholesale and retail hard ware business, and is capitalized at s2oo.- 900, of which s5o,OO0 is paid in. The cen tral office will be in Bessemer The of- ficers and directors for the first years business are the following; w. J. Long, president: J. A. Lewis. first vice presi- dent; M. w. Jordan, second vice presi- dent; l.. E. Burns. secretary; J. A. Estes, A. J. McCampbell and J. C. Perry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
RECORD OF COURTS

Andrew Stewart entered suit in the city court yesterday against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. for s2oC damages for alleged failure on the part of the defendant to deliver certain house hold goods, groceries and wearing ap- parel shipped from Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. in a reasonable length of time
 Chancellor Benners rendered decree in the case of Mary Anchors vs. l.. w. Johns holding that the complainant is en- titled to redeem certain lands asked for in her petition. and ordering the defendan mt to make out a deed, or in the vent of his failure to comply with the order, for the register to make the same deed.
 Thomas Lee was appointed guardian ad ltum in the case of John W. Wilkes vs. Louisa Mcdonald, ct al.
 Martha L. P. Vines filed suit In the chancery court against I. w. Short. ct all, to authorize the sale Of certain land for division.
 Robert Bridgeforth and F. s. P. Craig filed petitions of voluntary bankruptcy in the federal court yesterday the first giving his liabilities at $119S. 40 with, as- sets of about $3S. and the second giving his liabilities at sf775 with assets none but what he claims exempt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04

Fire which originated yesterday evening about o'clock damaged the stock of the Southern Dry Goods company and the Southern Art Glass company on the cor ner of Twenty-second street and Morris avenue to the amount of about siO0o or s5OOO The origin of the fire is unknown but it started on the third floor of the dry goods building, which is at 2002 Nor ris avenue.
 The damage to the art glass works will not be over s75o, which is fully covered by insurance It is principally in glass broken by the hremen In going through the rooms with the hose and by the streams of water It Is fully covered by insurance according to the statement of A. D. Lewis, who owns the establish ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
At the Casino.

There will be three performances at the Casino today, two having been arranged for this afternon. The first will begin at o'clock and the second at 1 D. m. The curtain will roll up tonight at SEQ o'clock. Y. C. Alleys Musical Comedy company is the offering at the Casino in two farce acts and a dozen or more specialties. "A Bohemian Picnic" serves as a curtaln-raiser. Then comes the vau- deville olio, or second part, to which every member of the company contributes. The programme closes with one-act comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy," In which the full company take part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
NEW CORPORATION ORGANIZED.
Drennen Company Department Stores
 Has Capital of $5oo,ooo.

A new corporation under the style Of "Drennen Company Department Stores' filed papers of incorporation in the probate court yesterday. stating that its pur- pose Is to carry on a general wholesale and retail mercantile business In the city of Birmingham. The authorized capital of the company is s5oo,oo and 1t begins busi- ness with $15O,00O paid in.
 The incorporators of the new firm are ts follows: D. NJ Drennen, W. M Drennen, Felix M Drennen. Hubert A. Drennen and D. NJ, w. M., H. A. and Earle Dren- nen as executors of the estate Of William Drennen, deceased D. M. Drennen Is the president W. M. Drennen, vice president; H. A. Drennen. treasurer and manager, and F. M. Drennen, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-04
GAS AT WooDLAWN.
People Complain of Inadequate Supply.
 What the Company Says.

Complaint comes from Woodlawn that the people of that town are greatly in- convenienced by inadequate supply of gas' unon which many depend for cooking pur- poses.
 Especially, 1t is claimed, is this trouble oxnerienced at the hour of from to { o,clock in the morning. And probable cause as stated in the complaint, is the ,,orease since the recent installation of ahout REQ stoves, in the gas consumption there. The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, when asked regard ing the matter, say that as an ample sup ply of gas Is furnished Woodlawn, that the trouble complained of must be local. They make assurances. however. that there will be no further cause Of com p1aint