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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-07-25

copyright, 1911, by A. c. McClurg & Col
rF possible building, or at least
a room, should be fitted up and
used exclusively for dairy work.
1t should be well lighted, well
ventilated, convenient and easy to keep
clean 1t should be we'll supplied with
pure cold water and should have
good drain. One great trouble around
our farm homes is the lack of prop
er sewerage system, causing very in
sanitary conditions. This menace to
the senses and health may be over
come by installing a septic tank and
filter bed at a cost of about $50.
Provision should be made for heating
the dairy in winter and. by choice OF
location and shade trees. having IL as
cool as possible in summer
have used many different kinds
Of churns. but so far have found none
so satisfactory as the plain barrel style.
revolving end over end and having no
dashers or breakers inside. The earth
enware revolving churns have much to
recommend them
Large Size churn Recommended.
In buying churn be sure to get Il
large size. If more than two cows
are kept buy nothing smaller than size
from two to seven gallons, though |
prefer not putting over five in it.
Multiply the usual number of gallons
of cream yon have by three. and it
will give you the capacity Of the
churn you should get. To do good
work it is best to have the churn only
| one-third full.
Get a churn with strong stand and
the upright bars well braccd. 1t should
be convenient to get pail under to
draw off the buttermilk, etc. The plug
hole should be nearly level with the
bottom of the churn as possible. The
lid should be large. the fastenings con
venient and safe and the sight glass in
the lid large
There should be two means of max
ing the chnrn revolve. or. rather. it
should be so that two persons may
work at it together. | have Il prefer
ence for the overland bar
Farm Dairy Equipment For From Four
to Eight Cows.
Prices will vary in different localities
and according to quality:
One No. barrel churn. s7OG
One floating thermometer. q
One lever butter NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 45(
Two butter ladies or spades. ........... &c
One butter printer for pound prints
| Is cents to 25(
One large strainer dipper. ........... AZ
One large plain dipper. 2
One long handled dairy brush. I;
One small fiber brush. 2
One five gallon covered cream can. =;
One shotgun can. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .6
One cream stirrer or ladle. ............ q
Two large pals good quality, IA
QuartS), eaCh... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .6
Two shallow tin Observation-Disclosures. a
One bottle butter color. q
Five yards cheesecloth. q
100 pounds dairy salt. Observation-Disclosures. 81
1000 parchment wrappers. printed. rs
4 240 pound Union scales. ................ 60
800 pound cream separator...... SIS to $50
Four bottle tester, complete with
glassware for testing milk. ........... so
| Tester for testing milk and cream. SIS
Acidimeter mot necessary. 35
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-07-25

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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-07-25

fine favored butter may take posses
sion of the new cream before other
germs, which might prove objection.
able, gain control of it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Strategy Of a Wasp.

"A mud wasp was seen to alight
within an inch or two of a spiders
nest on the side opposite the open.
ing, says an exchange. Creeping
around toward the entrance to the
nest, the wasp stopped a little short
CT it and for a moment remained per
fectly quiet. Then. reaching out one
Of its ~antennae, he wriggled it before
the opening. A moment later he with
drew the "feeler." This overture
had the desired effect. inasmuch as
the head Of the household, a big
spider, came out to see what was
wrong ard to set 1t to rights.
No sooner had the spider emerged
to that point ct which 1t was at the
worst disadvantage than the wasp,
with a quick movement, thrust its
sting into the body of its foe, killing
easily and almost instantly.
me experiment was repeated by
the wasp, and when there was no
response from the inside he evident
ly became satisfied that he held tbs
fort. At all events, he proceeded to
enter the nest and slaughter the
young spiders. which were lugsed OF
one at a time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
TO GO
TO CONVENTION
Staten island to be Well
Represented at Session.

Every veteran and active volun-
teer fireman in the borough of Rich
mond who can get away this week
will be at the seventeenth annual
convention of the Southern New
York Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
tion that will convene at Rockville
Centre, Long Island, tomorrow and
continue Wednesday and Thursday.
Staten Island firemen have always
held a prominent place in this asso-
citation, which is second only in
membership to the New York State
Association. Several hundred of
them will be on hand and have a
great deal to do with what promises
to be the greatest convention the
association has held. The officers
of the state association are expected
to be present and there will be an
excellent program during the three
days of the convention. Borough
President Cromwell, who is a mem
Der Of the association, has been in
vited to address the convention. The
election of officers will be held on
Wednesday morning.
Arthur L. Brasefeld, a member Of
Richmond Engine Company, who
was elected second vice president of
the association at Farmingdale, l..
l., last year, Is a candidate for first
vice president. Braseield some time
ago sent out a letter to his friends
in the association asking for their
support. He has been indorsed by
practically all the fremanic organi-
cations in the counties of Richmond,
New York, Kings, Queens, West
chester, Nassau and Suffolk. George
w. Dubois is the delegate to repre-
sent the Tottenville Veteran Fire
mems Association at the convention
and William l.. Vaughan is the al
ternate. Mr.. Dubois will leave Tot
tenville tomorrow morning and join
the Staten Island delegation on its
way down to Rockville Centre.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
COUNTY AUTO
CLUB On RUN
To BernardviIIe Where a
Dinner Was Served.

Fifteen cars took part in the final
run of the season of the Richmond
County Automobile Club that was
held yesterday to Bernardsvilie, New
Jersey. The members of the club
assembled at the clubhouse in AM
boy avenue, EltingVllle, at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning and from there
proceeded to Tottenyille, where they
embarked on the 1915 O'Clock boat
to Perth Amboy. From there the
run was made to the Bernards Inn,
at Bernardsyille, where the dinner
was served. The trip was made in
record time and without a mishap.
Sixty-three sat down to dinner which
had been ordered some time ago by
the committee on runs and tours, of
which William o. Sprigg is the
chairman. An excellent menu was
served and all eport having a fine
time. The party returned to the
clubhouse again last night about
$50 o'clock.
The next event the members OF
the club are looking forward TO is
the opening of the new clubhouse OF
the club next month. Work on the
new structure is being rushed as
rapidly as possible and the contrac-
tor expects to have everything COM
pleted this coming month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
MATAWAM

Henry I. Clark, of New York city,
spent Sunday with his parents, MI.
and Mrs. Charles e. Clark.
Miss M. l.. Terhune was a New
York visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthias Schock were
Perth Amboy visitors Saturday.
Charles Fl. Wardwell spent Satur-
day in New York.
atrs Harry Bolte and daughter
attic were Perth Amboy visitors
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wallace, of
New York, spent the week end in
town.
Mrs. Ludwig was a Perth Amboy
visirot Saturday.
Mrs. D. f. Van Wickle and son
Robert spent Saturday in New York.
The Misses Wilson were Perth Am
boy visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Close saw
"Get Rich Quick Waningfnrd" at
P~roctor's in Perth Amhov SATURDAY..
Henry H. Ionestreet was an out of
town visitor Saturday.
Miss Lena Smith. Of Marlboro, was
a Matawan visitor Fridav.
il. eLwis spent Saturday in Perth
Apsboy.
40 NJ A. White, Miss Mhita a~d
Miss Edith nurar1 were Keyport
visitors Saturday.
Miss Geraldine Brown was a New
York visitor Saturday.
William Bergen. of Ashurv Park.
spent the week end in t"wn with his
mother. Mrs. M. e. L. Rn~"nn.
Miss Harden was a Perth Amboy
visitor Saturday.
Miss Mildred Brown has acoented
q position in the KevDort schools.
: Miss Brown will teach tho fourth
erade, taking the place of Miss Nc
Kean.
Mrs. John West was a Perth Am
boy visitor Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
KEYPUnT

James G. Brown, of Stapleton, S.
l., a former resident of this place,
was a visitor in town Sunday.
Axel G.. Lober has been appointed
a local officer of the S. P. C. A. So
ciety.
Fred Ogden has returned to Phila-
delphia to esume his studies in he
college of Dental Surgery, depart
ment of Pennsylvania University of
that place.
Mrs. William Voorhees, and daugh-
ter Helen returned to their home,
Jersey City yesterday, after enjoy
ing the summer, stopping at the
Walling house in First street.
The Keyport high school building
will open for the regular school
term today. Owing to remodeling OF
he structure the opening has been
retarded several weeks, which time
will be made up later on.
The large sand sucker which was
.overhauled at the Vreeland's Marine
Works at East Keyport, was towed
out OF the harbor the latter part OF
last week.
w. e. Bowles, who visited Jos. NJ.
Walling, of Atlantic street several
days last week, left this place on TAT
urday before returning to his home
in Los Angeles, Cal. Mr.. Bowles and
his wife will spend several months
touring Europe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
PROGRESSlVES TO START
CAMPAIGN CLUB HERE

The first outdoor meeting of the
National Progressive party on Staten
Island was held Friday night In Port
Richmond square, when a large
crowd gathered to hear the local
candidates. Bradford B. Rabbit
presided and Lott c. Aston made
the first speech. Then the local
candidates were presented and made
stirring addresses: Colonel Garland
N. Whistler for the assembly; Will
liam Writ Mills, for congress-; AL
bert H. Mcclellan, for senator, and
William H. O'Neil, for sheriff. There
was great enthusiasm shown at the
meeting. Tonight a meeting of the
Tottenville P~rogressives will be held
at their headquarters, PAT Main
street. At this time it is proposed
to organize a permanent campaign
club of the two districts in Totem
vile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
RAISE FUNDS
FOR HOSPITAL
Smith lnfirmary Campaign
Well Underway.

An executive committee which was
recently chosen to institute a cam
paign among the philanthropic peo-
pie of Staten Island, to raise $780,
600 or more for the S. R. smith In
Urinary, at New Brighton, has COM
pleted all it's subcommittee and as
s~istants, and the real work will soon
be started. Arrangements have been
made for q dinner in the gymnasium
of the Staten Island Academy, at st.
George, Tuesday, October 8, at
which there will be noted speakers.
Detailed reports will be ready by
that time, arl a large attendance is
looked forward to. Norman s. Wal
ker, Jr., has been working assid-
uously as chairman of the executive
committee as also have the chairmen
of the various sub-committeeeS. h
banquet committee is made up of
William l.. DeBost, chairman; Will
liam Yates Wemple and A. l.. Schwab
Sermons upon the movement will be
preached in the churches of Staten
island, and Arthur A. Michel. of
| West New Brighton, is chairman of
the committee in charge of that
work. t. H. Spratt, manager of the
Corn Exchange Bank at st. George,
will be chairman of the citizens COM
mittee, and will have the assistance
Of many prominent people in the
borough. George j. Benziger, of
New Brighton, Is chairman of the
young business mems committee.
A system of clocks are to be in
stalled in various parts of the island,
to tell of the amount raised each day,
one of which is to be located in Tot
tonville near the ferry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
WERE MARRIED
AT KEYp0RT
Miss hoasland Bride of
]. A. NacEWan.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
keyport, Sept. 30.-Friday even
Ing at $50 o'clock a quiet wedding
took place at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert NJ. Haigh, in Elizabeth
street, when Miss Kathleen Van Der
veer Hoagland, the sister of Mrs. A.
81. Haigh, became the wife Of j hn
Aplihald MacEwan, of Boston, who
was in the employ of the
Y ST" Tatum Rubber Company, of
A1s place. A wedding march duet
was played by Misses Ola M. Conklin
and Elsie Curtis. The only attend
ant was Miss Constance Haigh, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Haigh. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Royal Stout, of Nerther-
wood. After the marriage ceremony
q wedding supper was served to the
gathering, after which the bride and
groom departed for a h~orevmoon
trip. 1t is understood they will make
their home in Boston, where the
groom is now employed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Wilkes Land Now Defined.

The existence of Wilkes land has
always been an open question and IL
many of the geographical works ref
erence to it has been omitted or at
least questioned. One Of the results
Of the Mawson expedition to the
south polar regions has been to set
tie this matter beyond all doubt. Two
parties were landed on this ques-
toned land, n about 1900 miles
north from the other. These parties,
and a third one, which was landed on
Macquerie's island, will be relieved
during the next southern summer,
and upon their arrival there will be
some valuable and authentic informa-
ton about the land which has been
the subject of discussion for rs
years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
1OTTENVllLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Powell Cronk spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. M. H. Cronk, of Amboy
avenue.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred B. O'Conner, of Albany,
Thursday. Mr.. O'Conner is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. William O'Conner,
of this place, who are both in Albany
on a visit.
Lieutenant John L. Pearse has re-
turned to duty at the Ninety-ninth
precinct station after his annual va
cation.
Miss Ella Sleight has gone home
to Manhattan after a visit here.
Miss Elizabeth Jones has been
visiting friends in Paterson.
Miss Rhoda Parks has returned to
Brooklyn after a visit here.
Miss Ethel Overbaugh has return,
ed to Newark after a visit with
friends here.
Mrs. William Jablon returned to
the Bronx after a visit with her
parents.
There will be no meeting of the
local borough tomorrow. 1t has
been postponed until October Is.
Bentley Lodge, Odd Fellows, ex-
poets to initiate a candidate tonight
at It's meeting.
A meeting of Richmond Temple,
Pythian Sisters, will be held to-
night.
Members of the Animal Club OF
Stapleton, of which Peter GuentheI
is president, passed through here
yesterday on their way to Atlantic
Highlands, where they enjoyed q
dinner. They were in a large auto
trnck
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Hardly Satisfactory.

CHANGING hastily down the pages OF
Tommy Jones' examination papers,
the teachers heart thrilled over Tom
my's Unexpectedly good showing, for
not one Of the questions remained un-
answered. But upon subjecting the
paper to a more careful perusal her
pride In Tomny's proficiency had q
fall. After seven Of the ten ques-
tions Tommy had written politely: Il
am sorry that this is a subject on
which ! have no information"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Power to Do Good

The increment that comes to any
sweetest of all satisfactions tt be got
out OF work-sweeter than material
rewards. sweeter than the praise of
ones fellows. sweeter than purchased
ease. To feel that II Is steadily
growing In ones power to do good
there Is deeper gladness In that, to
an earnest soul, than in almost any
thing else this world afords.-Pun-
shion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Sweet Perouisite,

Candy is a perquisite OF theater ush-
ers seldom taken into account. After
q Saturday matinee the enterprising
usher can secure enough bonbons and
chocolates to last a week. The more
absorbing the play the larger the sup
ply. At an interesting climax the emo
tional matinee girl forgets her candy
box and lets 1t slide to the floor with
several pieces sticking in the corners
Immediately after the performance all
enterprising ushers search the house
for discarded sweets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
EXPLANATION of Dreams,

DR.. Freud says that every dream
can be taken to pieces for investiga-
ton. The dream is not really contin-
GUS. 1t consists Of a series OF groups
centering about what he terms
knots" and by Investigating the as
ISOLATION of these dream-knots with
ones normal life he Will learn that
the dream was based on a wish or on
wishes, some of which may be SO
vague that he vas hardly aware Of
them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. John Williamson, of
the Bronx, visited in Prince Bay
yesterday.
Miss Jennie Cooper is visiting in
Jersey City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Maupin have
returned from a trip up the Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Decker are
entertaining Miss Florence Davids,
of Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mathes have
returned from a visit in Newark.
Thomas Fox, who injured his foot
a week ago while working at the
Amboy avenue crossing is recover
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. h. Aldrich have
returned to Jersey City after a visit
in Prince Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Fletcher and
family have gone to their home in
Jersey City after the summer at
Overlook Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert w. Mckee,
of Eltingville, recently entertained
Miss Phenia Townsend, of Hartsdale,
N. Y, and DR.. Townsend, of New
Haven, Conn.
Miss Gladys Mackey has returned
from a visit in New Brunswick.
U. S. Grant Council, Jr 0. U. A.
M, meets tonight.
A number of fans from here and
Prince Bay were at the Huguenot
ball game yesterday.
Thoughts on Education.
Educated people are often go stupid
as to make one doubt whittier the
poor can gain all by education. But,
on the other hand, uneducated people
are often so wise that we fear they
have something to lose. even II they
have nothing to gain, by being edu-
Gated. In short, the modern methods
Of political reform. even when they
have done well. have not done so OBJ
viously well that it Is certain to be u
benefit to extend them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
STATEN ISLAND NEWS
REGISTRATION AT NIGHT
SCHOOL STARTS TONIGHT

Registration Of pupils in the e
ing elementary schools in the Dor
ough of Richmond will be held to-
night from Z until 8 o'clock and
continue every night until Friday
night. Principal H. H. Constantine,
of the evening school at Tottenville,
will be at public school No. / and
Principal Henry f. Albro, Of the
Kreischerville school, will be at pub
lie school No. 4, that place, to regis
ter any one wishing to join the class
es to be organized. At the Totem
vile night school several new
branches are to be started this year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Divided Old island.

Windmill island occupied a position
In the Delaware river between Phila-
delphia and Camden. A channel thai
was cut through the island for the
passage Of ferryboats divided 1t. One
half was %afterward known as Smiths
island. tho property having been
ACQUIRED by q family OF that name. II
was on Smiths island that the resort
known as Ridgway Park was located
Both islands were removed by the
government for the purpose Of deep
eninx the channel in 1894.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Normal Education.

II education were normal, we would
find it a wide. free, subt!y adjusted
system OF transference OF knowledge
wherein each and all could delightedly
bring their minds to be fed. lifelong;
and wherein those most gifted as
teachers: l.. g., most enjoying the
active side of that transference. could
delightedly do the feeding.-Gilman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Food Value OF MIX,

One quart of milk Is equal in food
value to three-fourths Of q pound Of
lean round steak, eight eggs, six
pounds of spinach, seven pounds Of
lettuce. four pounds of cabbage, two
pounds of salt Goldfish. three pounds Of
fresh Goldfish. two pounds Of chicken,
four pounds Of beets, five pounds of
turnips, one.sixth Of a pound of butter,
one-third Of a pound Of wheat flour,
one-third OF a pound Of cheese.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
DINNER AT AUTO INN.

A party Of Manhattan insurance
men had a dinner at the Richmond
County Auto Inn at Eltingville yes
terday afternoon. They came down
in large touring cars and spent the
entire day. The dinner was served
under the direction of Robert w.
Mckee, proprietor Of the hotel, at
$3.50 o'clock. There was sixty who
sat down to the table at one time.
They returned to Manhattan about
6 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Hnlis Stuffed With Fortunes.

The Bank of France destroys old
notes by placing them in a vat and
subjecting them to the action OF GER
tain corrosive acids. In a few mo-
ments the banknotes are reduced to
pulp. This pulp is sold to toy makers,
who use 1t for stuffing their less ex-
pensive dolls. so that the %plaything OF
a child may be stuffed with what was
once a fortune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
COLORED KNIGHTS AFFAIR.

An entertainment under the aus
pieces OF U. S. Grant Lodge No. IL,
Colored knights of Pythias, will be
held tomorrow night in Zion hall,
Sandy Ground. Besides the excel
lent program that is to include vocal
and instrumental music, there will
be a cake walk and chicken walk.
William Pedro, chairman of the ar
rangement committee, announces a
good time to all who will attend. A
barrel of -four and a ton OF Goa will
be awarded at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Thoughts on Education.
Women's Valuable Ihcuohtf.

Among the first American patents
taken out by women were those for
4 fountain pen. a baby jumper, and
the hrst cook stove. Mrs. Ada Van
Pelt Of late years invented a per
mutation lock with three thousand
combinations. A woman invented a
process Of making horseshoes which
saved the country $25, 600. 900 in four
teen years. Another oma was Of
fered $1,000 for her paper bag pro-
cess.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Pity tho Poor Fat Person.

A fat French lady despairingly
says: II am SO fat that I pray for a
disappointment to make me thin. but
no sooner does the disappointment
come than the Joy at the prospect Of
getting thin makes me- fattsr than
ever"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
ST. STEPHENS
VESTRY PLANS
improvements to Church
in TOltenviIls.

At a recent meeting of the vestry
of the Church of st. stephen, held in
the rectory, it was decided to make
some alterations to the church in
Amboy avenue, Tottenville, next
month. The entire interior OF the
church is to be repaired and reno
waited. The chimney on the outside
is to be taken down and the church
will be closed the second Sunday in
October, when the repairs are being
made. The proceeds of the anniver-
sary tea held some time ago are to
be turned I'VE to the vestry for the
purpose Of making the repairs. Rev.
English Crooks, rector, will begin
cottage services at the home of Miss
Catherine Wood, In Prince Bay, on
Tuesday. The Sunday the church is
closed the rector will celebrate Holy
Communion at the same place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Whole Difference 10 Hero.

1.-THE difference between c%leverness
and ignorance Is that the clever ones
get what they want and don't waste
time wanting what they can't get:
and the fools cry for the MOON
THE Forest on the HILL" by Eden
Phillpotts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
Satire on Our COLLEGE Youth.

Three boys from Yale. Princeton
and Harvard were in q room when a
lady entered (says Life). The Yale
boy asked languidly II ONE fellow
ought not to give a chair to the lady:
the Princeton boy slowly brought
one, and the Harvard boy deliberate
ly sat down In 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-30
INFANT CHILD DIES.

Ellen Minarick, nine months old,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Minarick, of Androvette street,
Kreischerville, died yesterday. The
funeral will be held tomorrow, with
interment in st. Joseph's cemetery,
ROSSYille.