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Connecticut western news., 1908-03-12

ne Cnlnaman rouse
 The peaceable Chinaman who works faithfully early and late in his laundry i'll the basement of the Pequigney house, should serve as an example to less thrifty but more favorably situated men. He is practicing economy and self-denial in order that he may earn an amount sufficient to enable him to return to China and end his days in comfort. Regularly he forwards his earnings to his home where they are carefully guarded and added to by his family con- sisting of a wife and six children, the oldest of whom is % years of age. Five hundred dollars were recently expended in building a substantial house. And in China $500 of United States money is sufficient for the erection of a preten- tious dwelling The Chinaman whose name is Charley Wong has managed to accumulate about $500, all of which has been sent to his family. In his broken English he told us that his younger children are attending school, the older ones work on rice plantations and that his wife also has regular employment "China woman work. work ale time MeIica no like China. Melica woman no work. Ale time good dress. No work, ;" said he. This isn't exactly oom- plimentary the "Melica" woman nor is it strictly true in all cases but 1t is the impression that he has gained by seeing well dressed ladies on the streets rather than engaged in occupations such as en- gage the women of his native land. ! Surely this Chinaman, who isn't at all 8
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

ment which may add however little to
the health, happiness and good appear
ance of his pets. One thing more
must add: have often observed that
birds which flap their wings rapidly,
such as finches and small birds gen.
orally, are not incapacitated by this
new method to the same extent as are
the slower-happing birds Of the size
Of a crow or pigeon. A sparrow can
barely lift itself from the ground
aided very largely though it be by
starting with the Jump with which all
birds take on before they bring
their wings into play. And, by the
way, this jump of a bird is far more
helpful than Is generally supposed.
have seen magpie repeatedly reach
shelf nearly three feet from the
ground, though 1t had no feathers
whatever in Its wings. A sparrow
with its wings cut as / suggest can
distance II II starts from height; a
magpie describes an arc in its descent.
whl.e a crow comes down almost YER
tically. And In every case where |
have made this experiment, | have
found that even n short flight has so
exhausted the bird that 1t was power.
less TO raise itself from the ground for
some time after, so that any attempt
to escape beyond very short distance
is quite frustrated. This last fact
that the new method of clipping the
wings Is more effective in the case of
The larger birds, such as herons.
storks, swans. geese, etc, speaks still
further In favor of Its adoption, since
il is only such birds that require to be
treated in this way: small birds are
invariably kept in cages. and therefore
never need be clipped at all. | may
add that the most expeditions mode OF
procedure is for one person-with
gloves on II 1t be powerful beaked
or clawed bird-to hold the bird down,
with its breast on cushion, with one
hand, while the other is used to keep
the wing which Is to be operated or
extend,l
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
WASHING THE
DIRTY FRUIT
BY c. +. Longworthy.

1t Is very important that fruits
should be handled, stored and market
ed under sanitary conditions, as they
are very commonly eaten raw, and
not all persons are careful to wash
them before serving.
Fruit which has fallen to the
ground may be readily soiled with
earth, water or other material which
may contain typhoid or other bacteria.
Indeed, cases of infection have been
traced to fruits contaminated in this
or some similar way, and which were
eaten raw without being washed. In
vestigations have also shown that
fruits exposed to street dust and to
other unfavorable conditions become
covered with bacteria, which are al
ways present in such dust-laden air,
and may be possible sources of con-
tagion. Flies and other insects are
also known to be a source of dirt
and contamination. Samples of fruit
purchased in the street and examined
by German investigator (Ehrlich)
showed tuberculosis bacteria and
many other forms of micro organisms,
the number present varying consider
ably with different sorts of fruit.
1t is often urged that washing fruit
destroys flavor. On the other hand
skillful housewives maintain that IL
properly done the loss OF flavor is in
appreciable and on the grounds of
common cleanliness it would seem
best to sacrifice little favor. II nee
essary, for the sake Of removing filth
and possibly dangerous bodies, even
II the amount of dirt present is too
small to be offensive to sight or taste
Ehrlich, whose work has been cited,
found that washing fresh fruit once
thoroughly in running water was in
sufficient to remove the micro-organ-
isms present. If the fruit had been
kept until the sticky surface was more
or less dry, washing two or three
times was found desirable. With ap-
pies and pears he recommends wiping
with clean dry cloth, followed by
rins'ng under the water tap. AS is
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panded one notices at once the cut
ting of the flight feathers to prevent
the birds escape, and will probably
have noticed also that during the flap
ping process just referred to the bird
turned round and round on its legs as
on pivot. This turning round, of
course, Is due to no desire on the part
OF the grid to do so; 1t really is trying
to exert its flying muscles for some
reason, probably cramped feeling re-
sulting from disuse. 1t is owing to the
manner In which its wings have been
clipped. Almost invariably one wing
only is clipped, and in hasty and
clumsy manner. too. which causes an
unequal-sided resistance tn the air on
each beat OF the wings, resulting in
the poor bird being spun round, willy
nilly, like a top. A fair notion of the
Inconvenience which bird thus
clipped suffers can be easily tested
by anyone in the following way: Stand
upright, feet together. extend both
arms to the full, then put the loft
hand on the left shoulder, and in this
position Try 10 nap IKE Dlrd, moving
the arms in horizontal plane. In
this way one will quite appreciate how
awkward the poor bird must feel
Then, still standing in the same posi-.
tion, repeat the movement with both
arms extended to the full and the
comparative satisfaction and comfort
Of the two styles will at once be
seen. After having tried this expert.
ment | think It will be selfevident
that the main object OF the bird-to
exercise its wing muscles is almost
entirely defeated. Only one wing re.
sists the air, and It's efforts are ex.
pended-cc thrown away-in turning
the bird round. instead of counter.
balancing the thrust of the other wing
Thus the wings cannot properly eXer-
else themselves; and this may be
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
A NEW METHOD OF
CLIPPING BIRDS WINGS
In Preventing Flight
Bird-By Alfred Priest

the wings, viz, the unsightllness OF
tended and closed. When closed. the
uncut wing appears az nature in.
tended, resting lightly upon the back
and tail feathers, while the other wing
shows none of its long feathers at all.
This gives an irritating lop-sided ap-
pearance to the bird.
| would like now to make q sugges-
ton which believe to be entirely
new aud which will practically do
away with this Disagreement and at
the same time reduce the air-resistlng
surface of the wing to about the same
extent as does the usual method of
clipping Moreover, II will allow the
bird TO exercise its wings with sat
isfaction and comfort. The ikustra-
tions show the method of wing\clip-
ping / would suggest. The first de-
plcts a wing extended fully. The white
line 60 across It indicates approx
mately the usual clipping line of the
feathers, which entails disfguremenf
when the wing is closeH. ! have fire.
quently observed, chiefly in pigeons,
that dealers and fanciers do not cut
away the first two feathers q and p :,
but, even so, in my opinion, the good
looks of the birds are ruined and their
comfort interfered with The small
dotted lines in the first picture repre-
sent the part OF each feather which
has been cut away after the more
humane method. both wings being sim
ilarly cut. Observe the great diminu-
tion of air-resisting area, caused by
the feathers being half cut away. The
second Illustration shows the appear
'ance Of the wing clipped in this way
when both are closed. From this II
Will be seen that there is practically
no external difference whatever, and
that birds thus clipped would lose
none of their natural symmetry and
grace when the wings are at rest. Ere
quently my friends have asked me
why do not cut the wings of my pet
birds, and have replied that they are
cut, but not in the usual manner.
Now, | think that all who possess a
Is at least worth a trial. 1t has every,
thing in its favor, with one exception,
viz, that the operation takes about
ten minutes, as contrasted with ten
seconds for the common method.
dare say some will think the effect
produced is not worth the extra time
required to clip the wings, but in my
opinion no one who is real lover Of
birds will think so; he will rather be
willing to try any reasonable expert
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

well known, berries and other soft
fruits sour and mold very readily If
damp; they should therefore be wash
ed just before they are served.
When fruit is washed the amount
of material removed is small In the
case of, soft fruits. like berries, with
surface skin which is very thin and
easily broken 1t is almost certain that
larger quantities will be removed
than with firm fruit.
An idea Of the amount of material
removed by washing fresh fruits, such
as the apple, which is protected by a
firm skin, may be gathered from some
French experiments made to study
the effects OF washing apples used in
cider making. Each apple In As
pound lot was washed separately in
distilled water. The wash water took
on dirty black color and also had a
disagreeable odor and analyses
showed that per 1000 pounds Of apples
it contained about 0.3 pound total dry
matter. the greater part of the dry
matter being made up of sugar. with
smaller amounts Of pectin bodies, NAL
ic acid and ash. The juice Of washed
and unwashed fruit was practically
identical in composition. 1t is evil
dert that the loss represented is too
small to be of any practical account
from the standpoint Of economy, but
even less than 0.3 pound Of dirt per
1000 pounds Of fruit Is something
which all would wish to avoid when
attention has once been directed to 1t.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

The old-fashioned plan for storing
potatoes in pits has much to recon-
mend it when late keeping varieties
are not wanted until spring. A dry
situation should be chosen and the
soil removed enough to make a nice
level place about three or four feet
wide, and the pit dug eight to ten
inches deep. Here the potatoes should
be piled up in ridge as high as con
venient, and covered with layer of
straight straw, following which the
soil from the sides should be dug out
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Everyone has seen pet birds kept
captive in garden, park or menag-
erie. and many OF us while watching
an interesting bird have ventured the
remark: why doesn't it fly away ?
suppose its wings must be cut?"
though Il is quite obvious that this is
the case even when the wings are
closed. Sometimes bird will stand
bolt upright. open its wings and com.
mence TO flap them a dozen times or
so. then, lowering itself to its normal
walking position, It will close them
ald shuttle them intD comfort among
tile feathers of its breast and back,
concluding the whole performance by
a short but energetic wagging of the
tail. When the wings are thus ex.
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and placed firmly upon It to a thick.
ness OF eight inches. Care must be
taken not to get the spade too close
in at the base, or there will be no
foundation for the wall OF earth to
rest on. The whole should be beaten
with the back of the spade, and to
finish II bit OF thatch may be pro
vided to keep 1t dry. The pit may
be carried to any length, but should
be no wider. The position should BE-
from north to south, and to get rota
toes in winter the latter end should b.
opened.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
Good Fence Posts.-Both the hardy

catalpa and the black locust make ex-
cellent post materials, the former max.
ing serviceable post in from 10 to IL
years and the latter in from eight to
ten. In both cases the best results
they grow Is given thorough cultiva.
tion, which insures a rapid and vigor.
GUS growth, and in the case of the
latter tends to lessen the damage from
the borer. which 1t is worst enemy.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Now vessel is to be built to out.
class the Lusitania Perhaps in the fu
ture seagoing vessels of any kind win
be dispensed with entirely and speed.
seekers will be simply hurled across
the ocean through pneumatic tubes at
telegraphic velocity
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

When a man has done his work
shall he stop and play? Rev. DR.. Scott
Of Worcester. Mass, who has resigned
from his pulpit after 80 years of
service In order to devote himself TO
golf, thinks he has earned this play.
time, and he doubtless has. The
trouble is that when man works for
80 years without giving any time 10
pleasure he commonly does not know
how to play. A due amount of diver
sion at intervals along the road is III,
safer and more satisfactory plan. Ii
would tend TO postpone the day when
. man must retire from active work,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Feeding Birds for Market.-Pick
out market birds a few days ahead
Of sale, and fatten on a little old corn,
and some pudding of oat chop with
middlings or boiled potatoes, the
whole mash mixed up with warm skim
milk
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Wisconsin court has decided that
. cigarette with a tobacco wrapper Is
not cigarette, and does not violate
the anti-cigarette law. This is an easy
road to liberty The tobacco wrappers
are better than the paper ones. any.
way
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

English experts who have been In.
vestigating report that the gold stin
TO be aug out of the mines in the
Rand district of South Africa may be
estimated at $1,000 900, 100000. With
that much gold In circulation the
world would have quantity as well as
quality
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

A wicked conscience is the most
devilish companion that mortals can
harbor, for even In the success OF it's
villainy Il is tortured with uncertain.
ty, anxiety. dread and plutonic re.
morse.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

The body is quickly buried and lost
in the dust OF centuries. but the spirit
OF thought, that moves us every mo.
ment for good or i'll. has immortal
lineage and cannot be destroyed
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

The women's literary clubs Of Michi-
gan have started novel contest as TO
which club shall add the most chill.
dren to the states population next
year Race suicide will have to take
the count.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Marconl has harnessed that air, but
whether he can drive It as he pleases
remains to be seen He is. however,
one of the dreamers that Boyle
OReilly says live forever.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Peace has her victories no less than
wAr--and then there's football.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

They are putting monkeys in jail
In New Jersey. This looks as though
TIE law Of that state was making
near-human efforts to getting itself
enforced.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

An association has been organized
in New York to build airshlps But
Notwithstanding its object, II will not
use inflated capital.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Balloon travel is rapidly becoming
more safe and scientific. We may all
ny yet. even II some of us never get
q chance TO wear wings
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Tho brave, gay, generous and light
hearted bear the strokes Of fate With
squanimity and indomitabie courage
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

It Is probably no more true that tin
soldiers make fighters OF boys than
1t is that Teddy bears make GROWERS
OF girls.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Several men have been convicted
and sent to prison in New York for
stealing electricity. This naturally
comes under the head Of shocking
crimes
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

A Harvard professor says aversion
TO work is really Illness. Here is
where an indefinite lay-off is Cc.nS 10
be asked.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

swarm of bees lit on a Philadei-
phia policeman. The fact that one
man woke up made a nice little piece
OF news for the local papers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Diogenes was not like a modern
muck-raker or investigator He did
not go around looking for dishonesty
He knew II was always there.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

The claim that prunes cause bald.
ness was started by some doctor who
was trying TO make trouble for his
landlady.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Earthly fame, wealth and glory are
rs evanescent as the cardinal rays of
the setting sun that drops into dark.
est storms and eternal night.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Will the couple who were married
In tho Lake Erie lighthouse do
lightho--no, say Il yourself.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Balloonlng lacks one thrilling phase
There are no speed ordinances to be
violated.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16
OKLAHOMA.

Genius has the wisdom OF age In It's
youth.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Brazil, distinguished in the merry
comedy, "Charley's Aunt" as the
place where the nuts come from" Is
also distinguished as place where
ideas grow. Thirty brazilian mer-
chants and professional men are visit.
ing this country, in obedience to the
advice which Secretary Root gave to
all the Americas TO get acquainted +"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-01-16

Mrs. Russell Sage, having lately
learned that debt OF $4,000. con.
tracted by her father In 1874 had
never been paid. has forwarded a
check for the amount to the heirs Of
the creditor. II she had paid interest
on the sum for the G3 years the
check would have been larger, but
probably the heirs are thankful to get
the principal.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-24
DOWNS CHAPEL.
Children's Day Given There Sunday
With Good Effect - Local and
Personal Mention.

Downs Chapel, June 23.-Last
Sunday was Children's Day at Downs
Chapel. The church was crowded,
the decorations were pretty and the
following program was given: sing
ing; "Sing Your Happy Praise"
prayer; recitation; Inspiration for
Missionary Work." Sadie Downs;
recitation, "Little Lamb Who Made
Thee?" Myrtle Ford; recitation,
"Come Over and Help U.s." Nellie
Downs; singing 1--WE Rally for
Jesus"; "Three Friends of Mis-
sions," Addie Williams; Eva Carey,
Nellie Downs and Clio Lockwood;
recitation, Homer Downs; recitation,
Little Midget" Pearl Thompson;
singing by school, Loyal Hearts
March On; recitation, "Watch-
ing, . Clio Lockwood, recitation,
"Curly Head,' Anna Spencer; reci-
tation, "Spring, Bessie Lowman;
recitation, "The Cross Is Tall, "
Mary Truitt; singing by the school,
"ThOu Art Our King" dialogue,
Daisy" Mary Truitt, Maude Ford,
Florence Durfee, Belle Thompson,
Bessie Lowman, Myrtle Ford; reci-
tation, ''When Thou Prayed, " Char
lie Hitchcock; recitation, "Mother's
Helper" Elizabeth Durfee; recita-
tion, BLESSED Rest, Nellie E.
Baxter; singing by school, "Chil-
dren's Day.; recitation, ebay by
Day." Addie Williams; recitation,
Wishing" Maude Ford and Flor
ence Durfee; recitation, "Tiring," "
Belle Thompson; recitation, Thought
in Church." Charlie Johnson; sing
ing, "Praise Him. school; recita-
tion, "a Problem, " Eva Carey; reci-
tation, 1.-THE Matchless Prophecy"
Edith Attix and Bessie Green; COL
lection; singing, Sunshine Song"
during collection; recitation, "Give
Thanks" Florence Durfee; recita-
tion, Philip Baxter; Aida Shorts;
recitation, "Story of Nell, :" Edythe
Green; singing by school, "March
On" and closing address by the
pastor, Rev. Clough.
Personals. Mrs. Annie Attix has
returned from Philadelphia. Sara
ScOtten, of Marydel, is visiting her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Clark. Miss Aida Short has returned
home after spending a week with
Mrs. Lucy Attix. Mrs. Emery
Thompson and Miss Nettie Cole, of
Centreville, Md, was the guest of
his brother, S. L. Thompson, Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-24
CHESWOLO.
Raspberries in Market - Prematures
Among Peaches-Local and Personals.

Among Peaches-LoCal and Personals.
Cheswold, June 22-There was
enough raspberries and blackberries
to give little life on our siding to-
day. The average price of the
former was So per 80 crate. David
Moseley is the largest berry grower
of this section.
Peach orchards generally in this
locality are taking on an unhealthy
appearance so that growers are not
now hopeful for the full crop at first
promised. Signs of much prematur-
ing is constantly developing.
A picnic held on our school grounds
last Saturday afternoon in charge of
Miss Lizzie Bishop with Miss Mary
Anderson assistant was a most happy
event for the children of the Junior
League of Cheswold. Two or three
fiavors of ice cream were served and
romping plays were indulged in.
Our W. c. T. U. meets Thursday
evening of this week with Mrs. M.
j. Smith.
Rev. DIR. Alfred Smith the
temperance evangelist of the Will
mington Conference preached at
Cheswold Sunday morning and at
Bethel in the afternoon. Pastor
Mccain preached in the evening at
| Cheswold.
PersOnals-Mrs. Ezekiel Dawson
and children of Elkton, Md, are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J.. H. Bishop.
Mrs. Horton and daughter OF
Milleville, N. j., are guests of Mrs.
Mccain at the parsonage. Mrs. D.
H. Boyce is visiting Mrs. Charles
Clark at Greensborough, Md. DIR.
Alfred Smith was entertained Sunday
by Mr.. and Mrs. jeff Cooper.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-24
TOWNSEND.

Personals-Iria Moore, of near Port
Penn, was visitor in town during
the past week. Master Irving Hart
is visiting his aunt, Mrs. George
Crossan, in Wilmington. Mrs. M.
E. Money and daughter, Miss Mary,
are visiting relatives in Whining
ton.-Mrs. Rosa Evans, of Middle
town, is spending sometime with
Mrs. w. N. Watts. Mrs. ]. w.
Morris and little son, of near
Smyrna, visited Mrs. Maggie Lee
last week.-Master Dallas Hart is
visiting his grandparents, William
Naylor and wife, near Odessa. Mrs.
G. M. D. Hart has returned home,
after visiting her son, Harry Hart
and family in Philadelphia.