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Alma record., 1913-10-23
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
Well Attended Meetings of Deputies
and Lectures Held at Avondaie'
Chester County, Pa.

A well-attended deputies and lee
turers' conference was held In the hall
of London Grove Grange. at Avon
dale, Chester county, Pennsylvania,
June 21, the conference being COM
posed of those officers of the Pomona
Grange district of Chester and Della
ware counties, Pennsylvania, and was
presided over by Mrs. Jennie Rodgers
of Wallingford, with Miss Frances
Bromall secretary.
The conference is a well organized
body of several years standing, and
has held some very interesting meet
ings; the object being to promote the
work of the order along educational
lines, and of perfecting and rounding
up the work of the lecturers depart
ment by systematizing it, and diffus-
ing information that will assist In a
practical fashion the efforts Of the lee
turer
Several interesting papers were
read and considered, by discussion OF
those present. Both afternoon and
evening sessions were held. A bright
wide-awake company of brothers and
sisters are in this way doing good
work, and the grange organization
will feel the effect in better meet
ings in both Subordinate and Pomo
mas
Alma record., 1913-10-23

Section of Front of Farmers Poultry
House. A-Screened Open Front.
B.-Openlng for Hens.
ers are 80 inches apart. The whole
building should be set about Is inches
from the ground on 16 cement or
wooden supports. The walls and floor
are made of 4-inch and 5-inch hard
pine matched stuff. The roof is r.
inch boards planed on the outside sur
faces but unmatched. They are COW
cred with a prepared roofing paper
which is carried down the back Of the
house.
The window is made Of two. ordi-
nary window sash nailed together by
means of strips along the sides. The
storm sash thus made in hinged at
the side and opens like door. 1t is
a great convenience when cleaning
the house. The openings in the front
of the house are covered on the out.
side with fine mesh wire netting. On
the inside each is fitted with mus
Uncovered frame hinged SO that 1t can
be made to close the opening at will
The opening is not closed except on
cold nights and especially stormy
days.
A dropping board three feet wide
runs along the back of the house, two
feet six inches from the floor for It's
entire length. Three feet Of the drop
ping board in each IL feet is taken III
by coop for confining broody hens
In the front and back walls of each Il
feet are openings a foot square and
inches from the floor to let the hens
go in and out The nests are placed
Alma record., 1913-10-23
Small Stock Fattenina.

That chickens intended for market
should be divided into small fiocks
and should be fed heavily on fatten'
ing feeds while giving them range in
a small grass enclosure is the belief
Of Prof James G. Halpin Of the Col
lege Of Agriculture of the University
of Wisconsin. 1t has been found that
as a rule the average farmer pays lit
tie or no attention to the fattening OF
his market fowls, taking them to mar
ket directly from the range.
A mixture of four parts of ground
corn and one part of wheat bran mix
ed with enough sour skim milk tc
make 1t crumbly moist is the ration
according to Professor Halpin, who
recommends that they be fed only
such quantities of feed as they will
clean up in twenty minutes.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
~ nlHNA\ II
i lNOTESJM

A farmer who keeps six COWS should
have a silo.
Dairying means fertility. Fertility
means richness.
Fine salt is the kind to use If good
butter is wanted.
Quick cooling is the main factor in
lowering the bacterial count in milk.
Which title would you rather have,
farmer, stockman, ranchman or dairy
man?
Cream from stripper cows churns
slowly because the fat globules are
smaller and harder
Give the calves a good start and
then do not sell them carelessly to the
first buyer that comes along.
The number Of cows in the dairy
does not mean success always, but it's
the kind of cows that counts.
The dairy farm managed along bust
ness lines has four sources Of income
butter fat, skim milk. calves and ma
nure.
If unadulterated there is enough ice
cream used in the summer months tC
keep thousands of dairymen busy pro
ducing the material to make it from.
Green forage crops Of some sor
can be grown on most any farm. ant
they yield large amount of fine feed
Oats and field peas, rye, rape, corr
and vetch are some that can be sowr
with results.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
All Can Keep Bees.

1t requires no more intelligence and
skill to raise bees than to keep poul-
try. 1t requires a certain amount of
work and at the right time, yet this
in no sense equals the attention given
poultry. But for some reason few
farmers have bees. If it is lack of
knowledge that keeps them from it,
then the excuse Is easily overcome,
for there are many bee journals and
books that would give the desired in
formation. If it be fear Of bee stings,
these may be prevented by certain ap-
pliances. Surely no one should be
kept from the enjoyment of honey be-
cause of cost. The bees and the nec-
essary equipment need not cost much
Alma record., 1913-10-23
RAISING CELERY FOR WINTER
Experienced Growers Know That Good
Quality Cannot Be Grown With
out Much Hard Work.
CBy r. G. wEATHERsToNE)

(By X. u. WEAIHERSIONE
Last year we had the finest celery
ever seen in this part of\the country
and here is how it was grown:
The plants were grown in very rich
soil and thinned so that none were
small and spindling. No weeds were
allowed to grow among the plants.
After the plants were four or five
inches high the tops were shorn off
so as to cause the plants to grow
stalky.
During the dry weather we gave
the plants drink every evening, soak
ing the ground we'll each time.
The tips of the leaves were shorn
off again about two weeks after the
first shearing.
In doing this there is always danger
of injuring the plants unless one is
very careful. If too many Of the
leaves are cut off the plants will be
stunted and thereby rendered worth
less.
None of the young or inner leaves
should be pruned and only the upper
portion of the outer ones.
All this may seem to be a great
deal of unnecessary work, but those
who have grown celery know that il
is time wasted to set out small, sickly
plants. Experienced growers also
know that good celery cannot be
grown without more or less hart
work
We grow ours for home use only
and always as a second crop where
early potatoes have been grown.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
End Elevation.

against the back wall over the GSop
ping boards. They could be placed
Under the dropping boards by raising
the latter. Ordinary galvanized pals
are used for the drinking water and
homemade hoppers for the ground
feed.
Az stated before, this house has
been very successful despite the fact
that Leghorns are kept in it and the
winters since it was built have beer
severe. Muslin curtains are arranged
so that they can be dropped down II
front of the roosts on very cold nights
This house was built for less than $15(
including the cost of some hired la
Dor.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
Sheen SorreI.

Sheep sorrel grows most abundant
ly in thin or worn out meadows.
Breaking the meadow and raising corn
or some other cultivated crop will
usually subdue the weed. The land
should be enriched with barnyard
manure before re-seeding to grass,
and an effort should be made to Sc
cure a thick stand. On meadows or
pastures that cannot be plowed, top
dressing with manure and sowing ad-
ditional grass seed will be beneficial.
The addition OF lime to the soil is
also said to aid in thickening the
grass and crowding out the sorrel.
Alma record., 1913-10-23

persistency with which the soil is cul-
tivated. To insure reasonable sue
cess. the disk and harrow should be
used frequently while the weeds are
still small, and the crops while grow
ing should be given frequent cultiva-
tion
Fortunately, the small tillage opera
tions that are used in putting the soil
in a condition TO receive and conserve
rainfall, 10 prepare the seed bed and
to liberate plant food, are likewise
useful in combating weeds.
Alma record., 1913-10-23

Because he is the most tireless
worker on the farm.
He eats less than horse but does
more work
He is always as good as cash in the
bank.
He never falls through hole in a
bridge and generally keeps out of
danger.
He is an excellent saddle animal if
you know how to saddle him.
His feet stand hard roads better
than those of a horse.
Alma record., 1913-10-23

He is more intelligent than a horse.
He is never sick but once and then
he dies. But who ever saw a dead
mule since the war?
He never stops to fight flies as a
horse does, because his hide is
tougher.
He is just as gentle as a horse il
he has not been spoiled in breaking
His age cuts little figure in a sale
Nobody cares how old mule is.
He will bring from $3.50 to $3.50
when he is full grown if he is big and
smooth and strong.-E. V. B.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
STATE MASTER RESIGNS.

ington. KY. has been forced to re-
sign his office on account of the con-
tinued i'll health of Mrs. Wolcott, and
both are to start at once on an ex-
tended sea voyage. Mr. Wolcott has
been for several years an active mem
Der of the National Grange and as a
writer and as a speaker he had few
superiors. In matters of education,
and on the subject of world peace. Mr..
Wolcott was a recognized leader.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
FARMERS Hen HOUSE
One Illustrated Used for Years
With Much Success.
Building VIII Accommodate About
140 Hens and Is Really Built In
12-Foot Sections Covered
With Roofing Paper.

The accompanying illustrations
show a practical farmers hen house
which has been In use with good sue
cess for two or three years, writes r.
r. Slocum of New York in the Ma
tional Stockman and Farmer. The
house is II feet by 4S feet and will
accommodate about 140 hens. 1t Is
really built in 12-foot sections, or at
least the arrangement is repeated In
each IL feet, that is to say each IL
feet has a window and an opening in
the front
The entire framework is of 2X4 stuff
except the front and back sills, which
are composed of two 2x6 pieces laid
one on top of the other. Each end
floor joist is two 2X4 pieces laid one
on top of the other. The joists are 20
inches apart from center. The raft
Alma record., 1913-10-23
For Education

Thousands Of dollars are being raised
by the Oranges in Massachusetts, as
a contribution to the Educational Aid
Fund, which is a department conduct
ed by the Massachusetts, State Grange
to aid young people in helping them
selves. towards securing an education.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
Rxe a Poor Ration.

Rye is the poorest of poultry grains.
Corn and buckwheat should be fed
sparingly, as they are very fattening
Wheat leads as a. well balanced food,
and barley is a close second. Feed
ing too much buckwheat has ten
dency to produce a white skin and
light colored yolks In eggs.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
Feed for Fowls.

II the fowls cannot help themselves
to bugs and grasses and seeds these,
or their equivalent must be supplied.
especially If the poultry is confined.
They must be carefully watched and
their wants attended to.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
TO DESTROY NOXIOUS WEEDS
To Insure Reasonable Success Disk
and Harrow Should Be Used FIRE.
quently-Other Plans.

A good system Of rotation, that in
cludes cultivated crops, offers the best
means of combating the common
weeds; but it's success is almost en-
tirely dependent upon the manner of
Alma record., 1913-10-23

Corrects Bowel Trouble.
A few drops of spirits Of camphor
in the drinking water will often cor.
rect slight bowel trouble In old and
young birds.
Alma record., 1913-10-23
The Esgz
NATIONAL
& ORANOE

Conducted by Charles M. Gardner. Editor
of the National Grange. Westfield, Mass
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
HANCOCK FURNISHES
BAIL THROUGH WIFE
ALLEGED KING OF COCAINE VEN.
DORIS HAS CASE CONTINUED
TO THURSDAY.

Under bond OF $4,000 furnished by
his wife, c. T.. Hancock. of Newport
News. who was arrested Friday af-
ternoon on charge of traffickng in
cocaine. was released from custody In
Police court yesterday morning, and
the preliminary hearing was continued
Ia next Friday morning.
Mrs. Hancock, an attractive and
weil-dresscd woman, arrived In Rich
mona yesterday morning in response
TO Il telegram from her husband Ia
forming her Of his predlcament. and
asking her to come at once. Attor-
mex Harry NJ. Smith. Jr.. had been
engaged by telegraph to represent
Hancock. but was Ill and unable to
appear in court. Attorney Harry
Glenn acted instead. and represented
Hancock In his application for bail.
Attorney r. NJ. Lett. a well-known
will also be among counsel for Han
cock when the case comes to trial.
Hancock was arrested at Toushee
and Broad streets by Detective Ser
geants Wiley and Kellam Just as he
entered an automobile 10 GO. the de-
tactives say, 10 n negro house In Sew
eateenth street to dispose of the fifty
ounces Of cocaine ne had in a tray
cling bag. He was taken to police
headquarters whore he admitted that
the COCAINE helaRged to him, and
stated that he came to Richmond last
autumn with twenty ounces of the
drug
The cocaine confiscated by the
police. and which will he used as evil
dence against him is worth 5000. and
would have been retaiied for about
$1,000. hancock, though he denied
having cane here with cocaine more
than twice. Is believed to be one Of
the king" wholesale vendors. and his
arrest Ia looked upon as one OF the
most important made in many
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
Ocean Park

Will become a beautiful and
popular seaside resort. It is
located on the Cape Henry
Electric Line, occupying a bluff
at Lynnhaven Inlet, and affords
a magnificent view of ships
that pass through the capes. 1t
is an ideal site for hotels or
residences. The adjacent farm
ENDS are the most hiohlv cul-
tlvated and most productive in
l1dewater Virginia. The sur
rounding waters. the home of
the Lynnhaven oyster and the
salmon front, are the best fish
ing grounds in all Virginia.
Ocean Park is all good. For
Information address
BELLAMY & HOUGH,
81 Plume Street, Norfolk, Va. 1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
CLAYTON WILL Be
/ CANDIDATE IN 1914
WILL STAND ron SENATE RE-
CARELESS or ACTION oN
APPOINTMENTS.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s--Repre-
tentative Henry y, Clayton. who was
6Appotnted To the United States senate
M Governor ONeal, Of Alabama, to
|Ducceed tho late Senator Johnston. will
kAA . candidate for the upper house In
TAT. regardless OF whether the senate
facceptn his appointment at the present
z&1fne. Representative Clayton an
|npNnccd In his office today that his
ENommission from the governor would
rot b presented formally to the SEN
10 until next Monday or Tuesday.
MI n the meantime Representative
|S&3Ayton will consult his friends as to
|4Ao best course OF defending the
nldity Of hts appointment.
1rr. CIayton's position, as his
4f4ondS understand Il. Ii that there Ia
r question In his opinion a. to the
u RfnOF. \ right To appoint, that he
[ 4c01kNl into statute books on the
~ n4. EhAt the entire bench and bar
I'M Gtate spstain tho governors 49,
t1n8 xtGht an6 t1aax sves1 Jawysr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
RICHMOND ELkS TO VISIT THE
NATIONAL HOME. AT BEDFORD

The Elks of Richmond are prepar-
ing to visit the beautiful National Elks'
Home at Bedford next week. A
special train will leave Richmond
1910 A. NJ. Tuesday. August 10th.
and leave Bedford returning. at 2:25
r. NJ, Friday. August 22nd. The
round trip fare is only $500. Ar
engagements are being made to quarter
the party at the Home, and a de-
lghtful outing is looked forward to-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
ALLOWS ST A WEEK
FOR WIFE'S ALIMONY

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.--An allow
ance by Supreme Court Justice Crane
today of 81 a week to Mrs. Bessie
Flance. in her separation suit against
Samuel Fiance. makes. 1t Is said. the
record in Kings county for the small
ness OF alimony In marital actions.
The couple had been living apart
under a separation agreement, fixing
that weekly stipend. and Justice Crane
followed IT'S. terms. although Mrs.
Fiance wanted more.
Fiance told the judge that his wife's
folks objected to her marriage to him.
~ he was 81 common" Iaboring man.
When hc lost his. position. Ms wife's
mother persuAded her - leave him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17

cation with the range this afternoon
il Is pToha bile that the following rifle
mon We're selected. and they will leave
tomorrow morning at o'clock over
the Norfolk and Western TO take part
in the national shoot:
Captain 0pie, Lieutenant Opie, Lieu
tenant fapps. Sergeant Fisher, Ser
seanJ DarHail. Sergeant G{ikeson. Ser
geAut Schisier. Lieutenant Schis.er.
Sergeant lingIey, Lieutenant Schisler.
Captain Wallace. Lieutenant Peace.
Sergeant Covington. Lieutenant VAN
pier and Sergeant Fisher.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
VIRGINIA RIFLE
TEAM Is CHOSEN

NORFOLK. VA. Aug, l6.~~practiee
al the state rife range ended today,
and the team 10 represent Virginia at
Camp Ferry was picked by Colonel
Alfred Il. Percy While IL was I'm
possible To- obtain telephone eomnuni-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
BRYAN INVITED TO
ADDRESS BANKERS

Secretary of State William Jennings
Bryan has been invited TO address the
twelfth annual convention of the
American Institute of Banking. which
- to hold its annual convention in
Richmond September 18th.
Mr.. Bryan. II Is understood, has the
Invitation under consideration and
will accept 1t IL pressing business N
Washington permits.
The American Institute of Banking
was organized in Richmond In 1900
and now numbers about 1900 mem
bers 1t Is expected that there will
b0 an attendance OF at least one thou
sand at the Richmond meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
Barton Heights Highland
Park

Suburban homes. Real bargains.
See us about these now.
Richmond Trust and Savings Co.,
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT.
1909 f. Main st. O. A. Hawkins, Mgr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
Rent Specials

Extra nice flats and residences on
Grove avenue. Floyd and Stuart ave-
nues, and Main street. See us first OF
week II you wait you will miss a
MooREFIELD a BLAKE,
N North Eighth Street !.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
FOR RENT :

Several. modern. up-to-date, hot
water heated houses and flats In the
West End. From $500 per month up
to $s3.33, Also latrobe heated houses
from $500 up. other fats and houses
from $3.50 up. See US before renting
SON g. Co, Inc, 20 North Seventh
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
FOR RENT
loon. Seventh Street

Store Cor ofiicel and basement. One
of the best for drug store or cigar
store and mineral waters. Rent rea-
sonable.
Richmond Trust and Savings Co.,
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT.
I100 II. Main ST. o. A. Hawkins. Mgr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
Meled!!l!ar!and!
Piano and Player
Piano

Piano and Player
Piano
and any other repu-
table, high grade in
strument.
There IS a differ
ence, however-a diff
ference that is dis
cernible to every mu-
sic lover-a distinc-
tive tonal superiority,
responsive to tn @
slightest touch, that
never fails to enthrall
the hearer with its
magnificent beauty
and grandeur.
To the patented
oval sounding board
Ian exclusive Melodi-
grand featured is at
tributable this mark
ed superiority Of tone
that differentiates the
Melidogrand from its
competitors and en-
dows the upri g b t
with all the rich So
rousn ess OF the
grand.
The Melodigrand is
guaranteed for a life
timely the makers
and ourselves. In this
unlimited guarantee
is found another dis
tinction--o n G t h a t
will contribute to the
lasting satisfaction of
the purchaser.
An extensive dis
play of Melodigrand
Pianos and Player
Pianos in rich, hand
some cases of latest
design and in every.
wanted wood and fin
ish are shown in the
Piano Salon at Crafts
Hall, and every OPP
portunity for testing
the tone and con-
struction of these
peerless instruments
is afforded here.
If you contemplate
the purchase of an in
strument now, or la
ter, the Melodigrand
is the one instrument
for you to buy, for it's
unequaled, unchang-
ing tone will outlast
generations of the
most exacting service
and afford the maxi
mum of satisfaction
and musical pleasure.
Terms may be ar
ranged to suit your
ven i e nee, and
IL make you a lib
eral allowance for
your old instrument
(if you have one) in
exchange.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17

For Sale or Exchange

We have some nice farms that we
can sell at bargain prices or trade
for city property. Call to see us If
you wish to buy, sell or trade.
c. l.. & II. L. DENOON.
'..4a's 'n.'.''ss SGT East~ Main Street "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
FOR SALE
723 w. Main Street

Opposite Monroe Park. Ton rooms,
bath; desirable location. Price low.
Richmond Trust ana SAVINGS CO.,
Z REAL ESTATE DEPARx11ENr,
tl0s y Main s. 9. ~ Nan11p NJ,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-02-07

Nearly everybody is obliged more OF
less to take a laxative. There are OF
course a few exceptions. A great many
people also need occasionally to take a
tonic. Probably few households exist
that do not make use of tonlcs and
laxatives.
The remedy Peruna is laxative
tonic. It not only operates as gentle
laxative, but also as tonic.
The benefit derived from such a
remedy is a great deal more in the
prevention of disease than in the cure
After person has really become sick,
either with an acute or chronic all
ment, the rule should be to employ a
physician, or some one who can give the
case his personal attention. But long be-
fore this happens the person will complain
of this or that symptom, which is not &C.
we're enough to interfere with his regular
activities. If at this place before the di
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-02-07
REALLY NAMED FOR STATE
Mississippi River Steamers Originated
cognomen That Has Now Be-
come Universal.

On the Mississippi river in olden
days the passenger steamboats, were
very ornate affairs, vying with each
other in garish glory. One owner hit
on the idea of naming his steam
boats cabins instead of numbering
them. So he named them in honor OF
the states of the union, each having
above the door the gilt title of some
state, the big central cabin being call
ed the "Texas," after the largest state.
Other boat owners took up the idea;
years the best cabin was still known
as the Texas. Then that sobriquet died
with the ebbing glory of the old river
steamers. But the word "stateroom"
became incorporated into our Ian
guage, and in time even broke into the
dictionary, as does many another
catch phrase. Not one person in thou
sand who occupies a stateroom knows
the term once meant "a room named
for state"