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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
EAST DUMMERSToN.
Death of A. 1. Laughton, Life Long
Resident of This Town.

Augustine |. Laughton, 81, died Sun
day afternoon at Is minutes before, 4
o'clock of pneumonia at the home OF his
brother. Fred II. Laughton. Mr.. Laugh
ton was born in Dummerston in Deem,
Der. 1922. and always lived here, in the old
home until the day of his death when he
was moved to the home of his brother, at
which place the funeral services were held
Tuesday at | o'clock. Rev. j. 5. Cogs-
well oficiated and f. Fl. Miller sang. l. ne
bearers were P r. Laughton. T. IL.
Lauchton. Charles Laughton and Arthur
Cooke. all nephews of the dead man.
Burial was in the cemetery at Dummers-
Mr., Taughton leaves a brother, F. II.
Taughton. and three sisters, Mrs: Cath
arine Richmond of Hinsdale, n. H.. Mrs.
Sarah Knight and Mrs. Diantha Moore;
both living in Massachusetts, and several
neDhews and nieces. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Cooke of BrattlebOro. Mrs. Nellie Laheey
Of Pmtnev and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rob
ertson Of IIinsdale were. out-of-town rela-
tives who came to the funeral.
Miss Louella Reed, who has been i'll, is
improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bemis of Brattleboro
spent Sunday with Mrs. Lucy Bemis.
Edward Bemis of Fitchburg, Mass, was
a recent guest at II. S. Spauldings.
Henry H. Miller, Mr. Crosby and others
went to the Claremont fair Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Whitney and Miss
Agnes Whitney were guests at H. II. Mil
ler's Saturday.
Evening Star grange will hold its an
nual fair. sale and game supper Friday
evening, Nov. l.
Mrs. Jessie Nichols has gone to Brat
tleboro. where she is at work in the Bas-
com millinery rooms.
The Grange Benefit society held sue
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11

No home is SO pleasant, regardless Of
when WIZ the entire family is in peTfectt, health.
4 bottle Of Orino Laxative Fruit syrup
a 50 cents. 1t will cure every mem
f ber Of the family of constipation, SICK
headache or stomach trouble. Sold by All
Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
The Resurrection.

Teacher-How long had Washington
been dead when Roosevelt was inaugu-
rated?
Scholar-I dunno, but it hasn't been
very dead since Teddy has been there.
-Lippincotts Magazine.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11

Take something now and then to help the
stomach. Kodol will do this 1t is com
bination of natural digestants and vegetable
acids and contains the same juices found in
a healthy stomach 1t is pleasant to take.
It digests what you eat Sold by All Drug
gists
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11

II you take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills you will get prompt relief from back
ache, weak kidneys, Inflammation of the
bladder and urinary troubles A week S
treatment for 20 cents. Sold by All Drug
crists
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
Daath of F H, Wright.

rr,n,i. H. Wright, 90. died Wednes-
N i in rhe Springfield hospital in Spring.
Nh Mas. The cause of his death was
Risbt', disease. from which he had sui
I'll a long Illness. He was the only
aij' Of Phncas Wright and had been a
s.ient of thi, town until the last year,
a VA. member of the local Masonic
ii,s He is survived by three sons,
FHmott and Fred of Boston, Mass, and
mi Of Springfield. Mass. The funeral
Al he held in Springfield this afternoon
"A tbe body will be cremated.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
VERNON.
VIII Exempt Buildings of Connect
cut River Power Co.

BY vote of "a to 0 the town decided
at its special meeting yesterday afternoon
70 exempt from taxation until 1914 all
nccticut River Power company shall put
mp in Vernon, The company is willing
to pay taxes on all land which il holds,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

promised to protect him. After much
further argument Mr.. Smith charged
tne jury that they had no right to
take coz lance OF the political situa-
tion N aenrico county. He reiterated
thst the law and the Constitution were
on trial. He couldn't Imagine that the
commonwealth could have stronger
case: He said they must convict
whether they believed Hechler to be
either fool OF. al villain. In conclu-
sion he said that he hoped they could
50 home to their friends and receive
ths Communications OF their friends
ana netghbors, whether they acquitted
or convicted.
The case was then submitted to the.
Jury. who retired At 1858 o'clock. The
jury returned at 5.2a o'clock. The
court asked that the courtroom main
tain the utmost quiet and that the
feet dignity.
~ After ais,, answering to their names. Mr..
We. the jury. ind the defendant
not guilty. as charged in the indict-
Mr.. Smith moved to nolle proseaui
the indictment against Gentry, and
the court sustained the motion.
Immediately after the retirement of
Judge Harrison from the bench a hub
quo broke loose and the defendant was
IN the arms OF his friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
COLONEL e. LESLIE SPENCE.

Colonel Z. Leslie Spence. q prominen,
business man and widely known citi.
en-. died early yesterday morning at his
home, No. 111e West Main Street, after
a long illness.
Colonel Spence had been confined to
his room for many months. and had
been great sufferer from Brights
disease.
He was gallant Confederate soldier,
and was native OF Richmond. having
been born in 1871. AT the time OF his
death. and for many years past. Col.
cnel Spence was general manager for
the Mutual Investment Association.
with headquarters at Sixth and Main
Streets. Associated with him was his
son. Mr.. E. Leslie Spence. Jr., and they
also conducted an insurance business
Colonel Spence. when young man.
entered business with his father, and
ere he was fairly launched upon his
career the war broke out, and he re-
sponded at once to the call OF his
State. He was prior to the war a mem.
Der of the old Richmond Grays. and
went out with that famous company.
At the battle Of Champions Gap, Md,
Colonel Spence was seriously wounded.
and was so disabled as to be unit for
military duty for thirteen months. He
was again wounded at Hatcher's Run.
and was paroled at Appomattox. April
10. 1865. having served gallantly
throughout the war as a private SOL
Again In Military.
When tile Richmond Grays were re-
organized after the war, Colonel
SIsds c, was among mon, them and was
private business.
Later he. became captain OF Com
pany z, First Virginia Infantry. and
become a member Of the stan Of Cen
seralt A. Il Phillips. with the rank of
major. He was a past-commander of
devoted to the work and to the cause
of his old comrades.
Colonel Spence was a consistent
member OF. the Baptist Church, and
at Grove Avenue Church up to the
time of his last illness. He was three
times married, and is survived by his
Jr., OF this city. and Louis B. Spence,
OF Cincnnati--one sister. Mrs. r. L.
SsS Sales and and tive Harje enee
Funeral To-day.
Grove Avenue Baptist church at 5
Honorary: IT. II. Elicit Fl. r. Pol
lard, General 4. 7, Phillips II. 6.
Forstman. E.N ID. Starke, 10 Lane
Stern. Mann S. Quarles. James N. Boyd
Active: A. c. Houston. r. w. Jones
j. Pryor Davis, II "A. McCurdy, DR.. S.
Galeski, Charles F. TAYLOR, .. S. Nc
Carthy ]. Stuart Hopkins Detail
from Lee Camp Colonel John Murphy.
General Charles j. Henderson,, Major
William A. Anderson. DR.. r. G. Crouch,
-. r. Pollard, Gervas Storrs. Tie gem
tlemen constituting the detail from
the camp are requested to assemble at
the Camp Hall at 2:l5 o'clock this af-
ternoOn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
Royal Arcn,,,,n News.

Mr.. Harry Kemp, deputy grand re-
gent OF the Royal Arcanum in Virginia.
has just returned to the city from an
extended trip In the interests OF the
ton, Harrisonburg. Woodstock. strax-
burg. Winchester and other places. He
reports great boom for the order.
The councils he visited are increasing.
enthusiasm pervades all. The council
at Harrisonburg initiated class Of
tWenty.three at one meeting.
MIR. Kemp expects to remain here UNI
III after new year. He is preparing to
the supreme regent. The executive
committee OF the supreme council will
meet here December 18th and 14th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
MoNEY-LENDER FINED

D. E. Pollard Pleuas Guilty, Saying He
Had Quit the Business.
D. q. Pollard pleaded guilty in the
Hastings Court yesterday for loan
ing noney,.on wages without having
first secured a license authorizing him
TO conduct that business. A number
OF witnesses testified against him,
and Others We're waiting to be called.
CONFERENCE.-The Attorney Folkes
created something OF stir when he
requested the court to summons tho
OF every railroad in Rich
lnend as witnesses for the prosecution.
In view of this. Pollard entered the
pfea OF guilty. stating that he had re-
tired from that trade. and Judge Witt
imposed a fine of $50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
REFUSES TO TAKE
IN WOUNDED MAN
Fred Rich, Young Sailor,
May Be MORALLY
Wounded.
ACCUSES MATE OF THE DEED


Stabbed almost to the death. Fred
Rich. a seaman. belonging to tho
United States torepedo-boat destroyet
Wordcn, now stationed e. the Ports.
mouth yards. was last night taken tx
the First Police Station By DR.. strolc,
OF tho city ambulance. and there, after
his wounds had been dressed. and Ia
had somewhat recovered from the
dope which had been given him. stated
that his assailant was Edgar Turnlp-
seed. his seamate. and supposedly best
friend. Turnipseed went with Rich
an account OF the, AFFAIR. Rich not be-.
Ing able TO speak cohereptIy on uc-
eoTi a s1psed Re
stabbed In house on Mayo Street or
IN scuffle In bar-room on Frank
u In Street: where he said Rich had
a row with two young men. Rich was
stabbed in the left lung, very dan
gerous place the surgeon considered.
lice showed that Turn!pseed. who had
in the meantime left the station. was
the probable assniiant, and three OIL
GERS were Immediately set upon upon
his trail.
Rich is but seventeen years of age.
and Is rather gentlsnanly looking
and does not look like criminal.
DR.. Strole. OF the ambulaace. reused
at first TO take the wounded man to
the City Hospital. saying he had no
place in which 10 put him. although
the young man was in dangerous
condition. He was told that he would
pital. as there was no place for the
sailor In the station house. But the
physician steadily refused for some
time. At last. II being represented to
him that such dangerously wounded
man could not be safely left In the
station house. he agreed II take the
sailor with him.
Have Itefused Before.
Such cases as the refusal of tho ply
scians OF the City Hospital TO take
in badly wounded persons have occur
red before. and prominent member
OF the Police Board who was present
at the scene last night. said that such
q state of affairs was severely to be
condemned.
The physician was told that II he
would be Immediately called back II
Rich should need further attention.
Then he finally assented to Rich's going
to the City Hospital
Fl,ch's wound was three inches deep
and one inch across. 1t Is feared that
the knife or dirk used by the assailant
may have penetrated the lung. and the
physician stated that the wound was
serious.
charge against certain saloon keeper
on lower Franklin Street of selling
to Rich. who Is @ minor. The
barkeeper was visited afterwards. and
he admitted that two sailors had been
In his place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
OFFICERS NAMED
Blues Have Drill and Captain Tucker
ANNOUNCES Appolntmenta.

Company C. Richmond Light Infantry
Blues, had regular drill last night
after which there was netting Of
the Blues Association to ratify the
Election OF nd-lieutenaut. which
recently took place. Captain j. Ran
Tucker announced the following APP
pointments of noncomnissioned off
GERS:
First sergeant, George n. Skipwith:
sergeants, G. c. Bodeker, j. II. Drake.
Jr.. and John H Cutchins: quarter
corporaIs, M S. Hewitt John II. Arm
istead and A. II. Allen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
TWO MEN ARE INDICTED
b FOR BLOWING UP HQUGE

LEXINGTON. VA. October 24.-In
the Circuit Court OF Rockbridge. now
IN session, Stephen Chittum and Arthur
Dunn We're indicted for blowing up q
house by dynamite. The oftense occur
red four months ago near Marlbrook,
Eockbridge county. No one was hurt.
jail. and their trial set for the De.
eember term OF the court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
JOHNSON in JAIL.
Taken to King William Courthouse
But No Violence is Feared.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

ISpSclal TO me lIlnes-DlSpatcfl.J
KING WILLIAM C. FL, VA. octobe.
24.-Tom Johnson. charged with this
murder OF c. p. Suead reached here
this afternoon in charge Of j. c
Brooks, sheriff, and Special Guards ]. Il
comb. and is safely lodged IN jail. A
small crowd has assembled, but no
violent threats were made. a special
term Of court has been appointed for
grand jury Will be drawn. The trial
will commence October 31st. Every
thing Is. very quiet, and no trouble
Is feared. - D
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
Judge West Named.

Judge Jesse T.. West, OF Sussex, 10
hold part OF the October term OF the
Circuit Court OF Eansemond for Judge
J. i. McLemore. to sit In certain cases
In which the latter Is disqualified.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
Charlen ID. sen,,n,.e,,s:---

Especial to The Tinles-D DISPATCHED
J, !, AL II I5' VA, October 24.EMr
Thomas semmes, Of Richmond. died at
the Alexandria Hospital this afternoon.
Hel was about forty-five years of age
position as bagga gemaster OF the
Southern Railroad up to his death. a
Mrs. Alury SehOoley.
fspeoial to The Tinles-D ispatch.1
NORFOLK, VA. October a4.--Mrs.
Mahsy sehee1ssy Wiab9W 1aSssph
ia mes w. and Mary G. Thomas, Of
Berryville, died Tuesday night at thy
home of her daughter, Mrs. w. w,
Evans, of this city. IN
Frank w. Hickson.
Especial to The Tlnnes-p lspatcl1.l
has heen received here OF the death In
tatrbanlss, Alaska. of Frank w. H!ck,,
son son 'forms.ly 81 this City, He Va Mas
thirty four years OF age, an about
twelve years ago lief here TO- go IN,
-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
the mining business. The remains
will be sent here for burial.
Emanuel Huffman.

tSnecial to The Times Dispatch.1
LURAY, VA, October c4.-Emanuel
Huffman, aged eighty-nine years, faith
er OF j.. K. Huffman, Republican can
didats for treasurer Of Page county,
died last night at his home near Riley
vile. Death WAS due to paralysis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
Appeal il Allowed.

In the State Court OF Appeals yes
terday an appeal was allowed In the
case of w. G. Epes VS.. Mrs. A. A.
Saunders and others from the Circuit
Court OF Mecklenburg county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
OBITUARY
Miss Dora RyIanL.

Miss Dora Ryland. of Rosevllle, King
william county; died very. suddenly
E y,,,a y,o morning in her home. Miss
In this city and elsewhere. who will
be panied to hear Of her sudden end.
Mrs. Margaret Marshall Smith.
MIS- Ms M, Margaret Marshsll Smith widow
terday at the home of her son. Mr.
Robert w. Smith, No. 2941 st. Paul
Street, Baltimore. Mrs. Smith was
Virginia, and a granddasghter Of CHIEF
Justice John Marshall;
Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
o Hu XtA q 9ot9sas s45
the Underwater and Western Railroad
died at his home here tonight at 9:15
O'Clock. He had only been III two days,
Mr.. Ruftln was aboue flfty-fve years
OF age, and was a man OF high char.
Rnsw h e noyed te thy
place about fifteen years ago from Ber-
nauda Hundred, and had made pop-l
ular and useful citizen. He was
sons and two daughters survive him.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not been made sH
Miss Nora A. Gill.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1 @
neral OF Miss Nora a. Gill took place
this afternoon ait 8 o'clock from Mt.
Gilead M Il. Church. near this place,
hbsinE by the Rey lanes =
old family burying-ground, near the
church.
Miss Gill was consistent member
OF Mt Gilead NJ. r. Church. She ia
survived by her mother and father,
Mr., VIM. G. Gill, the popular sheriff
OF Chesterfield county. one brother and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
A Quick Trip.

The new steamer Queen Anne
leaves one hour later Is A. ny than
any other line and arrives at the ex-
position three hours earlier. Reduced
fares. $1.25 straight. $500 round 90
day limit). Phone. 5l0. See Adv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
DEATHS

BEocKWELL--Died. at his late resi-
~, October 24th. In his seventy-sev-
enth year. ]: B. BRockWELL, sr. He
Funeral at westover Church. &C.
TOBER 26TH. at 1e o'clock.
List OF pali-bearers; Aetive-V. g.
Barrett, Linwood Barrett. l. B..
try. J. c. Walden. Honorary-E. c.
Harrison, William l.. Harrison. w.
p. Barrett. W. 8. Barrett, J. A. Ruff
fin. G; ~ Walker. =. 7. Rock; Will
T. Gentry.
HouCH1Ns.-pied. at his residence.
S S s or g asosS ss5se lsst
Funeral notice later.
at her home. Rose
vile. King William county, on Thurs
DORA RYLAND.
Funeral notice later.
at his home. near
GEORGE E. RuFFIN.
Funeral notice later.
Mt his residence. i1i2
West Main Street. Thursday. October
SPENCE. - = -
runeral from Grove avenue zap
tist Church THIS (Friday) AFTER
NOON, at 3 o'clock.
in New York City.
Thursday. October "a. 1907. HENRY
BURR PATERSON, son OF James
A. and Eliza aiccaw Patteson.
Interment Mt Hollywood SATUR-
DAY after arrival OF a. NJ. train
at Byrd Street Station.
McCANN.-Died. $50 p. NJ October
"a. 1907. at his residence. SEA North
Fifth Street, r. E. MCCAIN, aged
eighty.one years.
Funeral notice later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
cop.tltution Not ON r,r,,,

Nh Fulton said that tina prosecution
had not established a single charge
agaihsl Their client, though he had
pseu auylseo and aided by others who
.naa ppihe INTO court to assist an
, ~ : icy. VINO mad bean appointed by
arrangement OF those Who had Nhas ~ u az
~ tu!teus With their advice end lhein
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

The Fall style for little boys
this season is particularly
varied and very attractive.
Our double-breasted three
button Overcoat with velvet
collar is a becoming shape
and becoming more popular
every day.
The cloth has g pronounced
pattern and is cut knee length
but this is only one style out of
dozens.
$3.50 to SIP so.
1t seems a pity to cover up
these new Berry suits for boys
this fall, even with a swell
overcoat.
They're as nobby and cute as
ever styles ware--
$3.50 to SIS 90.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

HoUCHrNs.-pied, at his residence.
GA North Twenty-fifth Street, last
night at II O'Clock. r. C. HOUCH1NS.
Funeral notice later.
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at her home. Rose
Vile. King William county, on Thurs
day morning. October oath. Miss
DORA RYLAND.
Funeral notice later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

RUFFIN.-Died, at his home. near
Chester. Va. last night at o'clock
GEORGE E. RUFFIN.
Funeral notice later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

Funeral from Grove Avenue Bap-
tist Church THIS (Friday) AFTER
NOON, at o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

ut his residence. I112
West Main Street. Thursday, October
2ith. at 4:35 "A. ~, L. LESLIE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
IF Fl
le!!azfh
Never Fails to
RESTORE GRAY HAN
@ is NATURAL COLOR

No matter how long 1t has been
gray or faded. Promotes a luxur-
liant growth Of healthy hair. Stops
its falling out, and positively re.
moves Dandruf. Keeps hair soft
and glossy. Refuse all substitutes.
IS NOT A DYE.
RESULTS GUARANTEED
Pinto Hay Spec. Co. Newn.k. N. j.
Soc. and ST bottles, at druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
Have Itefnsed before.

The police VIII investigate thu
charge against certain saloon keeper
on lower Franklin Street of selling
whiskey to Rich. who is @ minor. The
barkeeper was visited afterwards. and
he admitted that two sailors had been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

ried on In peculiar lines; they had
not relied upon their strongest lines,
nor nor upon the prosecutions weakest
) - why Thy not 11, 20 upon the merits Of
defense?" he asked why do they
e con 81, that the grand juries had
HeGhler or his counscl?'
He said that the Jury had no right
70 presume that the grand jury had
done wrong. but his line of argument
was was stopped short here by the court
on objection by counsel for the de-
rense. He took occasion to !, have a
iittle fun at the expense OF the counsel
for tho defense.
Four OF them he said. had COM
ed with Mr.. Wendenburg." He said
they, had distorted all his kindly. ro-
marks about the accused. but that he
construction OF his remarks.
so help me God" he declared, II
would not and never viii prosecute a
man whom l believe to be lnnocent.'
esty OF Mr.. Hcchler. he said that Mr..
A, B. Williams was one OF the highest
and most honorable men in Richmond
yet he had been convicted OF violation
oil the pure electiona law.
The difference between MIR. Hcch-
Ter and Mr.. Williams is that the latter
came Into court and owned up. Most
surprising or all@to ME liz that they
have never placed Gentry on the stand
when It was IN Ills power 10 clear Mr..
HeGhler Of all charges"
he said no human force could have
Kept Gentry from the witness stand
had lie been innocent.
RE said that Mr.. Hechler deserved
no praise for having brought a $40
,check given to Gentry to court, brca use
! ne e., would have psr1urea himself 9TH
n itsnro wac 10, sXthat check firmly estab-
have been before. THE check" he said
was made out May 7th. and was 1nadc
payable to cash" File thought great
deal OF weight should be attached Ia
tho evidence of r, n. Phillips. who
had stated he would not have nut
.Hschler's name on the stuby OF the re.
CENTS unauthorized.
As to the differing testimony OF w.
p. MONTGOMERY and Eechlcr, ono O,
the other OF them, said NE Smith, must
be o. lar .rile issue Of yeracity be.
tween several OF the witnesses and Mr..
Hechler Is clear cut and he said, re-
plying to an objection ON the part OF
Ar. Richardson. who did not like be,
WITNESSES liars, "syery tine tie { Wit
nessae changed their evidence they die
no In fhNor 0f the accused"
MIR. Smith was INTERRUPTED several
times BY Mr. Richardson on gueationa
OF law and yidsilcG, MT. smith COM
plain ed Of lo1tIlg tiinEs ENt the court
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-06-15
Chicks in Garden

Mr.. {. : Erefta. kidscianG. Mss.
Anomalous as II nav seem,
We have found 4 way whereby
we can turn the garden into n
poultry yard, 10 the benefit Of
both garden and chickens.
Las, year We adopted the plan
OF attaching ~ shaped run.
way about three feet wide, six
fee, long and eighteen inches
high in the centre, 10 each OF the
brood coops, and keeping the
hens confined 10 these till they
weaned their chicks. These
run-ways give the hens ample
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-06-15

der a hen or in an incubator un-
less we'll supplied with moisture.
1t is natural for ducks aud tur-
keys to lay in damp places,
either on or near the ground;
and in this way all the evapora-
ton is equalized by moisture
from the ground. keep mois-
ture in my incubator constantly
even when incubating hen eggs,
though l have one OF the high.
est priced hot air incubators
on the market and it is said to
ditfuse warm air and moisture
into the egg chamber 10 sufi-
Gent quantities to supply all
demands. But after , years
experience and also following
instructions given by some fine
incubator articles ia poultry pa
pers, | find eggs hatch much
better by keeping paus of water
ust under the egg tray till
about the 18th day OF incubation.
notice some one asking for 4
remedy for Texas or tick fever
in some issue OF your paper.
Several years since. while Mr..
Montgomery was editor of the