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ticoats Deserving of
Particular Attention.

Evidences OF its deserving pop
ularity will be noted in the I'M
usually good quality of the silk,
the desirability of the styles and
the care of making. Tafeta and
Messaline Silk are both included,
in black and all plain colors, fin
ished with accordion plating Or
shirred founce
Special price, S2.z5 each.
Sets OF Undergarments, some
simply trimmed, others very elab-
crate with laces, embroideries,
beading and ribbon.$5.5o to $I2.5o
Princess Slips, trimmed with
pretty laces, embroideries, bead
ing and ribbon. .SI.oo to $3.50
Third floor. Eleventh st.
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old days people let these matters
run until they needed large dose
OF physic. then they took some
thing severe, like castor oil, salts
or cathartics. that meant abuse to
the bowels. These are the DAYS of
the gentle and natural-the days
of Syrup of Figs. This way you
are not drugging yourself. Syrup
of Figs being composed entirely
OF luscious tigs. SIENNA and aromat-
les. cannot cause injury
Ask your druggist for Syrup of
Figs and Elixir OF Senna." and
look for the name California Fig
Syrup Company on the label. This
is the genuine-old reliable. ANY
other so-called Fig Syrup is an i'm
ltatIon often meant to deceive YOU.
Refuse such with contemplate
vertisement.
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Increase in Jail Inmates.

The daily population of the local Jail is
increasing. according to a state
ment by George S. Wilson, superintend-
ent of charities. Officials OF the Depart
ment of Justice have not yet obtained a
state prison where District prisoner may
be sent. and scores of such prisoners are
being detained in the local Jail.
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Actual Per Capita Taxation.

The final proof of the taxation propo-
sition lies in the actual sums paid in
taxes. On this point. of course. much de-
pends upon the tax rate. The assess
ment valuation is not solely conclusive.
and to complete the demonstration that
Washington Is by no means an under
taxed community the following table is
presented, giving the actual assessed val
uation, the tax rate and the per capita
tax levy i'm each of the thirteen cities
of this group:
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Washington Goes Higher.

The same is true as respects the per
capita tax levy when comparison is had
between the figures cited by Mr.. Prouty
and those which appear in the Board of
Trade pamphlet of 1S9S-1910 Following
the same arrangement as in the preced-
ing table the following table shows the
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side of the governmental workshops.
which are not taxable. It Is not in the
homes of its people. which. on the aver
age, are modest and inexpensive. 1t is not
in its business establishments. which are
comparatively few and of moderate pro-
portion. 1t has no CroesuseS. no multi
mllionaires of the Pittsburgh variety.
no great captains of industry. The rich
est members Of its community are merely
transient residents. whose ownership OF
property in the District is small. If any,
and who are themselves heavy taxpayers
not here but in other cities
The truth is the assessment valuation
of property for tax purposes is not a
correct measure of a cOmmunity's wealth..
1t is a mea sure of the tax burden which
is laid upon the people. and in this respect
Washington stands an object of SYM
pathetic consideration on the part or
those who examine the record dispaSsiOn-
ately and not as an object of scorn as
tax dodger.
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BULGARIAN Embroidered Squares,
Half and Nearly Half Price

This sale could not be opporne there great
demand bulgarian Trimmings scar throws, pillow
and for embelhng personal wearing apparel These
represent the exquisite work OF this character
the vivid coorings heavy and massive designs peculiar
nature quality and very unusual offering Some
of the pieces worth much $500.
Special price, S4yOO piece.
Dept. Man floor
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Fraters at Informal Dinner.

An informal dinner was held at the
Cosmos Club last night by the Delta Up
silon Club of Washington. w s. Small is
the president of the club and Robert B.
GOsman, secretary.
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and sizes in use for work and play in the
waters of this country and Canada The
count is said to be the first thorough one
since the motor boat came into general
use with the perfection of marine engines
ten years ago.
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M000war0 6 T0tbr0p
NewY Yok=W
Valentine Favors and
Decorations

A large variety of Pretty and
effective Valentine Favors and
Decorations characteristic of the
occasion. Many novel and out-of-
the-ordinary kinds.
Valentine Favors
Heart-shaped Boxes
Valentine Crepe Paper
Valentine Napkins
Valentine Tablecloths
Valentine Lunch Sets
Valentine Paper Hearts
Valentine Place Cards
Valentine Tally Cards
Valentine Post Cards
And as pretty a collection OF
Valentines themselves as ever
greeted the seeker OF cupid's mes
sengers.
Also large showing OF Wash
ington Birthday Cards, Crepe
Paper. Paper Napkins, Lunch
Sets and Post Cards.
Small Flags OF various kinds
for decorating.
Main floor, Eleventh st.
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At S8.75-Reduced from SIS
and $I6.5o-Fancy Mixtures and
Chinchilla Cloths, in the best
STYLES: lined and unlined.
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Per Capita Assessment.

The surest way to apply the test of the
assessment to the question of compara-
tive tax burdens is to reduce to terms of
per capita assessment Representative
Prouty undertook to do this in his use OF
the World Almanac figures with respect
TO Washington. with the singular result
already noted. but without citing any
other cities by name. and for the wholly
unjustifiable purpose of showing that
Washington is a city of plutocrats. who
are trying to evade their rightful burden
of taxation. Let these figures be now eX-
amined to show the relative individual
assessments laid upon the citizens of the
thirteen communities of the ashington
group and the following results appear:
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Total of 4OO,Cco Motor Craft.

NEW YORK. February Returns
FROM census recently taken by motor
boat interests are said to show that there
are over 10000 motor craft of all sorts
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Where Is Washington's Wealth.

1t has been repeatedly asked in this
connection in the past, when similar at
tempts have been made to show that
Washington is a city of great affiuence
and large tax-paying capacity, and 1t may
again be asked at this time. in the light
of Mr. Proutys declaration, wherein does
Washingtons great wealth consist? 1t is
not in its industries, for il has few out
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Method of Computation.

Mr.. ProutyS secretary explained that
the method of arriving at the wealth of
Washington was to add to the assessed
valuation of all taxable property One-half
the amount given as $419 952e. .22J3 to bring
IT from the rs 2-3 basis to 100 per cent of
value, and then to divide by 331 ,OGO. the
city'S population" Thus the calculator
dropped the almanac's estimate of January
j. 1913, population and reverted to the
July l. 1910. census figure, though pre-
Sumably following the almanacs esti-
mates in other cases for purposes of COM
parisOn. palpable error of computation
But even at that, the sum does not work
out to give Mr.. Prouty's proclaimed re-
raised to 100 per cent. goes to 500, SOS. $50.
Division by :31,O0. the 1910 census popu-
latiOn of Washington. gives $1,9O3O1, and
not $500 as stated by Mr.. Prouty. In
view of this discrepancy and particularly
i'm view of the fact that the assessment
of taxable property is measure not of
the cOmmunity'S wealth, bu: of its burden
of taxation. The Star has undertaken it's
own analysis of the figures of the table
utilized by the Iowa representative in his
research in comparative municipal af-
fiuence. The results of this analy-
sis are surprisingly different from
those SO summarly given by Mr..
Prouty in the debate last Saturday
and may be stated, most effectively for
public information. in terms of compari-
son between Washington and the twelve
other cities that have heretofore been
used for a similar purpose. compris-
ing what may be called the middle-sized
American cities of generally similar char
mediately above and below Washington
i'm pOpulation
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"Fr. Johns Medicine Is Good for Lung
trouble. 1t cured me- Thos. Wright "a
Defrees ST.. Washington. d. C-Advertise-
ment.
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per capita tax levy of the thirteen cities
OF the Washington group in both 1867
Census tigures) and in 1912 (Proutv fig
ureS):
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e: Misses Coats, $3.50 and $Q.75.

At 81. .5O-Reduced from SIS
The smart Mackinaw Coats, in
the rich, fancy plaids, with heavy
collar and hood, finished with
belt; navy, tan and brown color
inpS.
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At S@.75-Reduced from
S1o.5o-Indian Blanket Coats, in
the native colorings. Ideal gar
ments for school and sport wear,
because. of their warmth and
sturdy lasting qualities; light
weight.
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Mems New valentine"
. CraVats,
Specia11 Y Priced aft Csc Each.

An offering Mems Shop will be quite irresistible
attirng themselves with the hand
Cravat Valentine shade. of splendid quality
SIX and beautifully seftriped 1t is made in the and fash
able wide howingend shape greatly demand for the lat
lest English style collars.
!: A highgrade novelty. made of a silk
: that would regularly be marked 81.
Our Special price, Csc.
receipt Spring Terry Cloth Bath
rabe the acceptable striped and figured designs for spring
Quality make and finish and coors
absolutely Refined both ooorng and
designs. have been catered to-
Priced at $500, $500 and $500.
Man floor. New
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A Timely Reduction Sale
Misses and Girls
Winter Coats.

To get this of Misses and Girls Coats disposed
delay have applied reductons We advise
quick response if you to share in the economies
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=WG1itta11 Rugs ait Reduced Prices,
BUT Only for a Short Time.

The Whttal Rugs offering at reduced prices
strictly perfect and high grade quality designs and coorings
Tie soft sheen and rich deep pile which has made them
efer with their wonderfully long service nseparabe ad
,:nct every production
All who wish benefit by the savings however should take
advantage the offerings without delay the limit fixed by
maker for reduction of will expire February and they
Will then the regular prices.
We of the offerings:
Wtas Anglo Persian Rugsthe finest domestic rug made
Regular
oxI2ft $1,000 $1,000
83xIo6-ft t........................... $500 $500
Whttal's Anglo Indian Rugs
oxI2-ft 5000 $1,000
S2xIo6-ft NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $4,000 $1,000
6x0-ft S3I25 $500
Whtas Royal Worcester Rugs, size S3xIo6 t regularly
$4e.5 reduced to $3.50.
Ierhf fo. G
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Girls Coats, $8.75 and S11.75.

At S11.75-Reduced from
$1S.75 and $50 - High-grade
Chinchilla Coats, in the handsome
two-toned effects SO popular this
season; sizes 10, IL and II.
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figures and second on the basis OF the
figures given in the World Almanac:
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REPRESENTATIVES Statistics as
to Local Wealth AnaIyzed.
PROOF OF HEAVY TAXES
Washington's Assessments High
When Compared With Other Cities.
PER CAPITA BURDEN LARGE
Districts Relative Position as to
Taxes Shown by Latest OBJ
tainab1e Returns.

| In the course of the discussion of the
| District appropriation bill in the House
! of Representatives the other day, Repre-
sentative Prouty of Iowa. speaking on the
| Borland amendment to reduce the federal
participation in the cost of future street
improvements. said:
while the assessment on real estate
property in the city of Washington is 10
mills. the average of cities OF this size
and class in the United States is 22 mills
In other words. real estate assessments
in the United States is more than twice
what il j. in the city of Washington.
The people OF the city of Washington
per capita, are the wealthiest people in
the United States The average wealth
of the citizens OF Washington is $500.
and in the next highest city it is s1.SOO.
That shows that the people of Washing
ton are at least able to bear their share
in carrying on the burdens of their pure
ly local government"
These two assertions that the local
assessments are lower than in other
cities of the size and class of Washing
ton. and that the people of Washington
are per capita the wealthiest in the
United States. naturally challenged atten
ton. being quite contrary to previously
formed ideas on the subject. based upon
trustworthy statistics. Consequently Rep
reSentative PrOuty was asked by The
Star to name the source of his informa-
ton. and he replied. through his secre-
tary. that his figures We're derived from
pages taS'-6iO of the World Almanac for
1918 These pages prove upon examina-
ton to contain table of statistics of
cities of the United States. showing the
areas. estimated population January 1,
1913. net public debt. assessed valuation
of all taxable property. the per cent of
actual value of the assessment tax rate.
the names of mayors and the dates of
the expiration of their terms. 1t is a
composite table of no declared authority,
obviously unofficial compilation and in
respect at least to population based upon
estimates The population of Washing
ton is by an obvious error of Typography
given as 10000. instead of 100000. the
census returns of July 1, 1910. showing
:;31 ,U6g.
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Special Value i'm Silk Pet
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-03
SCHOOL FUND
IS APP0RT|0MED
Following Apportionment Was Made
by County Board Among the
Various Schools.

The county school board met Satur-
day with all members present and
fixed the county apportionment at 30
cents per capita, which, added to the
State apportionment, makes $7.35 per
scholastic pupil. This gives to the
school districts of the county the fol.
lowing amounts:
District No. /, Greer, $91S.75.
District No. 2, Wellborn, $77S.10.
District No. 3, Millican, $2907.95.
District No. 4, Rock Prairie, $632.1O'
District No. 5, Leonard, $1396.50.
District No. 6, Shiloh and Union
Hill, s14S795.
District No. Z, Bethel, s2219,70.
District No. s, Steep Hollow
$1437.95.
District No. 9, Reliance, $727.65.
District No. 10, Kurten, $1OS0.45.
District No. II, Woodville, $91S.75.
| District No. ~, Harris School
$764.40.
District No. 10, Cottonwood, $4,000
District No. IA, Edge, $91S.75.
District No. 10, Alexander, $129S.60
District No. 16, Queens Chapel
$1SS.75.
District No. II, Smetana, $2S22.4O.
District No. IS, Midwife, $23l5.25.
District No. 10. Wixon, $595.35.
District No. 20, Prospect, $S37.9O.
District No. 81, Cedar Creek
$176.4O.
| District No. %, Hickey, $SS2.2O.
District No. 2S, Knob Prairie
$7644O.
District No. "a, Shady Grove
j$22O.5O.
District No. %, Bowman, $462.O5.
District No. rs, Minter Springs
I$62425.
District No. q, Blanton, $5SS.
District No. 80, Macy, S367.5O.
There are no districts Nos. 20 m6
l29 in Brazos County.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-03

Miss Minnie Rodgers of st. Louis,
having accepted position with Eu-
gene Edge OF this city. arrived this
morning. Miss Rodgers accepts po-
sition in the millinery department,
and with her broad knowledge of this
line we are sure she will find much
favor among those that may rely on
her for fashions trend. Miss Rodgers
has been in business for herself in
st. Louis for the past three years,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-03
FOR SALE.

control some 400 acres southwest Of city,
beginning one-half mile from city limits,
all facing on Gentry road; good average
upland and part of 1t we'll improved. Twill
cut II and sell in small farms of 10 acres
and up in most any part of the tract. The
location for home and building purposes Is
not surpassed around here and ! desire to
locate actual home builders, Deep water
of excellent quality lies at about 2lO feet,
and II desired will supply a well where
wanted. This is your chance to get small
farm close in and much OF It overlooking
the city of Bryan. Prices range from S35
to $50 per acre, your choice in locating
Easy terms. This doesn't include my home
place which is not for sale. Also have two
city lots close in, on west side. Price 500
GUY p BITTLE.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-03

and Is well known as a-genius and
artist. Miss Rodgers will be with
Eugene Edge the entire season and
will be pleased meet and really
desires to meet 9 'ry lady in Bryan
who is interested Dame Fashions
latest decree in ia millinery
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-03
PROPERTY VALUES
| OF BRAz0s COUNTY
Summary Of Property Values Tor
Brazos County as Shown by As
sessment Rolls for 1918.

The following list of the values OF
the various properties in the county
has been furnished The Eagle by Tax
Assessor J. Sidney Smith:
Number acres land, 369,S57;
value SO, 464,7S0
Town lots. value. ........ 1.7S2,15O
Horses and mules, 62S7;
value ......... 346.77O
Cattle. S31S; value. .... SS,040
Jacks and jennets. 10; value 1910
Sheep, 1888; value. ....... 2,1lo
Hogs. 1852; value. 4,S40
Dogs, 16; value. ........... 4SO
Vehicles. 22O3: value. ...... $4,000
Goods and merchandise. 49,. 437,74O
Mfg tools, implements and
machinery ............ 1900
Steam engines and boilers. 99,140
Amt. money of banks, etc. ). 1880
Amt credit of banks, etc. :. 54,25O
Money on hand or on deposit 500
|, Amt and value bonds, stocks,
etc. ................. o,foV
Value all companies and cor
porations ... 900
Miscellaneous property 49,. SOTO
State and National banks. 295,434
Miles railroad, $500; value. 1,474,1S5
Rolling stock ,... 1.22S,2tO
Miles telephone and tele-
graph lines, 1917; value. 32OOo
Total valuation ....... $9,iOo,l 100
Total valuation last year.. 9,324,O5l
Increase over last year. 1881, 100
ATTENTION, MAsoNs!
Called meeting Thursday night at
Is o'clock. Work in Entered Appren-
tice and Fellow Craft degrees.
BY order of
T. A. ADAMS, w. NJ.
| JOE B. REED, Secretary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-03

Homestead bread and Meadow Gold
butter, the best In their respective
lines. Bell Bros.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-30
SEPARATING YOUNG AND OLD
Growing PulIet Requires More Food
Than Old Birds and Feeds Better
When by Herself.

Young chickens, like young people,
have more or less timidity, and there
fore 1t is not well to run young and
old together, at least 1t is much bet
ter to have them separate If you can
well do SO. Then again the pullets are
still growing, and they need plenty of
fiesh-forming feed, such as barley,
bone, meat, with less of fattening
foods.
The hen should not be deprived of
these either, but she can get along on
less, as what you give her will not be
taken away from the purpose for
which you intended 1t, as in the case
with the pullet, which not only needs
these things for making the egg. but
to go toward the development of her
body.
1t naturally follows, too, that the
developed bird will require less feed
than the puIlet, and because the pull
let is somewhat timid she is likely
not to get enough, or even her
share. The young will feed more free
among themselves, and, II you can
possibly do so, keep them to them
selves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-30

Jerome's alienists at the first trial
could not make an examination OF
Thaw. They sat in court and observ-
ed him at S150 an hour.
In the recent hearing. which result
ed in Thaw being declared still insane.
775,0OO words of testimony were taken.
This makes $500 typewriter pages.
In book form 1t would make eighty
novels the size Of the best sellers.
The alienists' bills amount to more
than $4,000 for few days attend
ance and the presentation Of conflict
ing testimony. William Travers Je.
rome is to receive $4,000 from the
state, IL is said. The witness fees.
costs of court and other items will
make the trial cost to the state in eY-
cess Of $4,000. What the cost Is to
previous trials it has always been
twice the cost to the state.
III Fortune Of Lawyers.
Nearly every lawyer connected with
the case on Thaw's side has met with
Ill fortune. Dan O'Reilly was arrested
In connection with the theft of securi-
ties and his career blasted. Clifford
w. Hartridge escaped disbarment by
one vote following his demand for $50.
600 more from Thaw. Dolphin NJ. Del
mas has hardly been heard of in the
east. He came as the Demosthenes
Of the west and his oratory flowed and
lowered until the courtroom rang. He
coined the famous plea "Dementia
americana" and his name was herald.
ed everywhere. The Thaw trial was
the last of his great cases.
A. Russell Peabody, associated in
Thaw's defense, is dead.
Thaw's mother, pitiable broken fig.
ure, is using the greater part of what
fortune she has left to help him I'm his
fight.
And Evelyn Thaw, the cause Of 1t all,
just testified against her husband. She
has said she would like to see him re.
main i'm Matteawan for life.
But Thaw will not remain in the
prison for the criminally insane If he
can help 1t. He will fight again, he de.
clared, and such fight will cost an.
other fortune.
Thaw has said, 81 will have a trial
every year until am set free" II he
gets It he will be the most expensive
prisoner I'm the history Of the world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-30
MANY FAVOR TOULOUSE GEESE
More Compact In Shape Than Other
Breeds and 0ander VIII Weigh
About Twenty Pounds.
(By GEORGE E. HowARD)

(By GEORGE E. HOwARD.)
Toulouse geese are more compact In
shape than other geese, and are pre-
ferred by many for this reason. The
head Is rather large and short, and
they have a comparatively short bill
that Is stout at the base; the neck is
carried well up and Is OF medium
length. They have broad back of
moderate length, which curves slight
ly from the neck to the tail; their
breasts are. broad and deep. The
body Of the Toulouse goose is mod
crate in length, broad, and very deep
and compact, the more compact the
better; and In birds in good condition
the belly almost touches the ground
Their wings are large, strong and
fold nicely against the sides, and they
have comparatively short tails and
stout thighs and shanks. In color
OF plumage they are dull gray. The
head is gray and the neck dark blue
gray, which shades to lighter gray
as 1t approaches the back; the back
Ia Of dark gray, while the breast is
light gray. The body plumage is
light gray which grows lighter and
becomes white on the belly; the white
extends back to and around the tail,
covering the fluffy parts. The pri-
maries of the wings are dark gray
or brown; the secondaries are a shade
darker than the primaries, with very
narrow edging of lighter gray, and
the coverts are dark gray. The tail
feathers are gray and white, the ends
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-30
|DOULIR1 NOIE[
5XsH, Y
&NSSSSSSSSSS$ AnAlO

Poultry and eggs are high every
winter.
All poultry yards should have shade
In them.
Movable, separate nest boxes are
the only kind to have.
Three months should bring a broil-
er to the market stage.
Ducks do not stand confinement
well. Better turn 'em loose.
The care Of the fowls is one Of the
important things that cannot be neg
lected.
Exposure to hot weather is as dan
gerous to the egg crop as is exposure
to cold weather.
Keep the dropping-boards clean and
free from filth. They should be fire.
Quently scrubbed.
The poultryman must keep every.
thing clean and sweet about the
houses and yards.
Lnseed meal IL good to mix with
the mash during moulting season. II
helps digestion and regulates the
bowels.
The average farm poultryman cares
more for the number Of eggs q hen
lays In a year than the number Of
prizes she wins at the shows.
Rough timber used in the poultry
house makes the best harbor for lice.
Perches, nests, etc., should be made
of smooth lumber In all cases.
For roup, try putting few drops of
carbolic acid on . hot nrs shovel and
then fumisats the poultry houses
with fowls in II. Keep houses dry.