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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03

feed sloppy; just moist enough to
cling together without being gummy.
A duck cannot eat gummy feed with
out wasting 1t.
Other vegetables, such as turnips.
beets, rutabagas, etc, are sometimes
used instead OF potatoes. Pumpkins,
when thoroughly cooked. make very
good basis for the mash. The seeds
should always be removed.
When no vegetables are to be had
we use equal parts of boiled oats.
corn meal, wheat bran, and middlings
or second -four with little powdered
charcoal added Some people (who
ought to know better put sand and
oyster shell in their duck feed. When
this Is done the ducks are often forced
TO consume more grit than they re,
quire.
CT course ducks must have plenty
OF grit at all time. but 1t should not
be mixed with the food. We place
shallow boxes of grit close to the feed.
troughs. Oyster shell and coal cinders
in some Of the boxes, and clean, coarse
sand in others.
Ducks will eat grit after every meal
II It Is within reach.
They usually drink and rinse their
beaks while eating, therefore water
should be placed near the fed
troughs. Also green food il necessary
the year round. Some sort Of green
stuff should be given at least once q
day In winter.
II cabbage 10 plentiful. a little may
be added to the mash each time. II
should be chopped raw. AS bulk is
one Of the important elements In
ducks ration, it is good plan to
provide an abundance of green stun
for winter use. We usually SOW a
patch OF rye. early in the fall for win
ter and cary spring use.
II It gets a good start In the fall II
will stay green all winter, II protected
with little straw or other covering
The grain of rye ia UNIT for poultry
feed. Unless ducks are well fed In the
winter they will not begin laying very
early In the spring. and when they dc
begin their eggs will not be as large
nor as fertile as they otherwise would
There is usually some shed or build
ing that can be converted into duck
house at small expense.
II the roof is good the rest Is easy.
If the weather boarding Is not suffi
GENTLY close to keep out draughts In
cold weather cover the outside with
tarred paper or strip with lath.
A board floor Is better than an earth
floor, because the ducks often stir
up the ground In very disagreeable
manner where there Is the least sign
of moisture.
In cold weather ducks should be
kept In the house. because their feet
are 30 tender that when they come In
contact with the ground they suffer
greatly. and hobbIe along as though
their backs we're broken.
Provide plenty of clean bedding, and
change 1t frequently. Straw or litter
should be kept on the floors all the
time. II bedding material is plentiful
put It on several inches thick. It will
help to keep the ducks comfortable,
and also keep the floors clean. thus
serving double purpose. Never pick
ducks in cold weather. nor during the
laying season.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
SUGGESTIONS FOR EATABLEs

A most tasty salad may be made
at this season, using the large french
chestnuts. Cook them until soft, ana
combine with celery and French dress
ing. Nothing in the salad line can
be more pleasing Apples may De
added. making another form OF wal
dorf salad.
sirlojn Of Beef.--For a small com
pany dinner, try this way OF cooking
steak: Bone a steak that weighs two
and a half pounds. With small lard
ing needle, lard the top OF the beer
,engthwise with thin strips OF PORK
Put two tablespoonfuls OF the pork
trimmings In baking pan, add
small carrot, an onion cut fine, stalk
of celery cut in bits, two sprigs ot
parsley, a bay leaf, half Glove or
garlic crushed and two cloves. Lay
the steak In this bed OF vegetables,
spread over It two tablespoonful OF
fat and place in the oven to roast
turning and basting three times. Pace
The steak on the platter. Heat two
tablespoonfuls of thick cream with
fourth OF cup of grated horseradish.
Have three bananas peeled and sliced
lengthwtse, dipped in flour and fried.
skim the fat from the baking pan,
thicken with -four and brown; strain
the gravy over the meat spread the
horseradish sauce over the meat, set
tina pieces of banana on the meat and
serve at once.
Cranberry surprIse.-This Is deli
cious ice to serve with turkey or
fowl. Put a little ice cream In sher'
bet CUP and cover with a rich cram
berry sauce.
Chestnut cup.--This is most
dainty and delicious frozen dish. Put
A few preserved chestnuts In the bot
tom Of q sherbet cup (these chestnuts
are preserved in thick lemon sirup).
then add a spoonful Of vanilla ice
cream and garnish with maraschlho
.herry or preserved chestnut, or
10th.
Chocolate TemptatIon.-Mold choco-
late ice cream, and when ready 70
serve sprinkle with Drowned almonds;
garnish with whipped cream sprlnkled
with blanched almonds.
NE ~ "
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
PROTECTS BUDS FROM FROST
Colorado Man conceives Idea Of Piac-
Ing Electric Motor In Tree to
Cause Vibration.

A recent invention relates to new
system of motor operated tree vibra-
ton for saving buds and blossoms
from frost.
The new system aims to create in
fruit trees a movement OF the sap to
the buds and blossoms that tends to
vitalize them enough to resist the at
lacking blight Of frost. This move
ment of the sap might be called a
capillary action, and can be likened
to the gentle exercising action Of an
electric vibrator instrument on the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Draft Horses Scarce.

A. B. Afford, transfer man OF
Philadelphia, states that while sta
tistics show larger number of
horses in the United States than ever
before, it Is harder to get hold OF a
good draft animal at a fair price than
1t was fifteen years ago when he could
buy all he wanted for from 500 to
1925 and today he cannot get horses
of the same kind for $500 or $3.50.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Word Much Misused.

Fix" Is one of the words that we
Americans habitually misuse, but 1t Is
not often that the mistake leads to
such absurdity as it does In the label
of a certain stain-remover now on the
market. 1T will fix the STAIN says
the notice. Since fix" means to make
permanent. the manufacturers of the
stain-remover have not said quite
what they intended to say.-Youth' 8
Companion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03

A stolen tombstone was unearthed
during excavations following a recent
Ore In q shop In Girvan (Ayr). The
workmen dug out tombstone In IN
excellent state Of preservation, bear
mg the following inscription: by An
thony Campbell. Saddler. in Memory
Of His Daughter. Jean. Died July LIST.
1895. Aged Is Years and Six Months"
It ID believed that the stone was stolen
from the old Girvan churchyard and
converted into q hearthstone, q quite
common occurrence in the early days
Of the pinstssnth csntury.-Londop
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Fort Scott WIttlclsm.

At q recent banquet In Fort Scott.
the Tribune says. a man was called
upon to make a speech. or course he
was surprised that he should be asked
to talk, but he was equal to the oc-
casion. and he stood up and said:
Gentlemen. you have been eating
turkey stuffed with sage now you will
listen to q sage stuffed with turkey"
Everybody laughed. and the man I'm
mediately became known as famous
wag, and the mot Is highly esteemed
IN those parts.-Ksnsas City star.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Turkeys for Market.

Tho hen turkeys sell first, and me-
dium-sized carcasses sell best in mar
let. The market turkey should be
shorter In les and neck than is ordl-
narily the case, and very full In the
breast. with compact body, meaty
and fat. rather than Of q large size
and coarse structure.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
"Eresh Eqq" Defined

An egg to belong to the strictly
fresh egg class, should not be over
days old In summer weather, and
n week old during the winter. But
in either case they must be kept In
cool temperature. Heat very quickly
stales eggs. Crates of eggs allowed to
remain in the hot sun for several
hours will quickly change their CON
rdition
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Use Sea Water In Baking

The local papers are complaining
about the size Of the bread sold by
the Iroquois bakers, who, besides
charging two and one-half cents for
a loaf of bread of % grams weight, 1t
Is said are using sea water In their
bakeries-From the West Coast Lead
or. Lima, Peru.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
PREVENT cROWDING BOOSTS
Difficulty Encountered Where Many
Birds Are Kept Together 10
Handlly Eliminated.

When Q great many chickens are
roosting together the tendency 10 to
crowd until a part Of the fowls are
pushed off the roosts. Roosts made as
illustrated will guard against this trou
bile. says q writer In the Missouri Val
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Ne<kE N~,<+~~N-.
Why He Was Glad.

The man with the long beard stood
pensively at the curbing gazing at
the passing traffic in the street. y
hail with delight the advent OF
the automobile" he muttered aloud,
"for no longer need l fear crossing
the street lest some hungry horse
mistake me for a walking bale OF
hay"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Immense Auto Industry.

Few persons, however we'll they
may be informed about the vast ex'
tent of the automobile industry, would
estimate the consumption Of cotton In
making fabrics for motor vehicle tops
and tires at anything like the true
figures. which are about l,5oo,ooo
bales.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Excuse HuntinQ,

Dodge-"What's the matter with
your cooking here lately?' Mrs. Dodge
THE gas company doesn't give US
as good gas as 1t used to."-kansas
City Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
After a Bad Dinner.

Tommy-"Papa, what Ia 1t that the
Bible says is here today and gone to-
morrow" Papa-"Probably the cook.
my son."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Pegs Stop Trouble.

ley Farmer. Bore holes In roosts
about three feet apart and drive in up
right pieces IL inches high and about
the size Of broom handle. 1t Is
well to have a dropping board be-
meath.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
|N9KTFGHEN


He ethics of gastIo.omy are rs
marked az those OF society. ana
the arrangement of bill OF fare calls
Cor a. much hnesse as do the functions
of a chaperon. -EiWahsei'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-03
Te<kE Zz~,<<.eA~.
M |{ektNl
|2eEE6ABINET

HERE Is enough in daily life
A life so much beset
With crosses harsh and cruel deeds.
To struggle to forget
But there IL nothing we can spare
That's loving, comforting and fair.
word that comes to cheer us still,
Some smile to tighten what IL Ill.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-10

rotary announces his intention to
ask for authority to prepare amend.
ments TO the pure food law to i'm.
prove the food supply, protect the
public health and promote uniformity
In food legislation.
Free distribution of seeds-yby con.
gresslmen should be discontinued,
the secretary recommends. He would
conduct in its stead constructive
work in securing and distributing
new seeds and plants.
Conditions vary widely in the
United States, says the report, be-
cause farmers do not eQuaAxs need
better credit arrangements and all
sections are not similarly ctrcum-
stanced. 1t contends that when all
necessary allowance has been made
for fundamental factors, it is prob
ably clear that the rural conimuni-
ties are not as efficiently served as
they should be by existing financial
arrangements. The secretary believes
there Goes not appear to betneed for
unique or special legislation '6r for
legislation which shall aimtO give
the farmer credit on easier aterms
than other members of society. What
is needed is the creation oE condi.
lions and machinery which shall en-
able him on similar credits.founda-
lions to secure money at tlfeS same
rate as those that prevail fog otier
classes and for other sections. V
Even though the problem Of how
the farmer can best sell his produce
and can improve the conditions I'M
der which he can secure the neces-
sary capital were solved, there would
still remain vital things tQasbe ac-
before healthfllt;;ss.spleas-
urable and attractive and before a
larger disposition to remain On the
farm develops. Good roads @afe pre-
requisite for better marketing for
better schools, and for more comfort
able rural living. Better sanitation
and hygiene in the home,l in the
school and in the community are JUS;
as vital for the rural community as
for the urban" says the report.
To gain information to enable the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-10

department better to serve the rura
women, the secretary has addressed
letters of inquiry to the women on
81, 900 selected farms covering every
county. Ooher surveys and studies
were also conducted Analysis of the
small part Of the letters as yet d.
gested shows that farm women de.
sire assistance in all phases of home
manag. ment, especially as to ways
of securing running water, intrOduc.
ing household power machinery and
labor-saving arrangements, and pro-
viding better hypienic and sanitary
conditions. Many seek advice as to
better marketing of the articles they
produce. Others ask the depart
ment to prove to the man that their
work is worth something in dollars
and cents. The overwOrk of women
and children and difficulty of secur-
ing domestic help are mentioned
by a number of the writer's. The
department believes that intelligent
help to women in matters of home
management will contribute directly
to the agricultural success of the
farm. 1t purposes, therefore. to ask
congress for means and authority to
make more complete studies of do.
nestle conditions on the farm, to ex.
pertinent with labor-saving devices
and methods, and to study complete
ly the question of practical santa
ton and hygienic protection for the
farm family
AS to Federal aid for good roads
the secretary says the Federal gov.
eminent should deal with the state
as the lowest unit, through an ex-
pert highway commiss Toner as it's
agency. The plan should provide for
maintenance as we'll as construction
Preference should be given to the
of roads over which
products from the farm can be taken
to the nearest railway station. A
scheme Of road construction ana
within a state should be
developed and mutually agreed upon.
Money appropriated by the Federal
government should be apportioned
On the basis of such factors as total
population, farm population, area,
taxable valuation and mileage.
Special emphasis is laid on the
TACT that the figures for crops quoted
are estimates. From the estimates
At hand it appears that the produc-
ton of crops in 1913 was materially
below the average, the yield per
acre of all crops combined being
smaller than in any year in the past
decade with the exception of 1911.
The corn crop, the most valuable
product Of this country, according to
The estimates fell below 2,5OO, OOO,-
700 bushels, which is smaller than
any crop since 1903. Wheat pro.
1uction, with an estimated total of
bushels. is the largest
ever recorded in this country. This
crop was matured before the drought
became effective. Brief mention is
made as to crop conditions through.
put the world. From the estimates
It appears that there were increased
areas soWn to wheat, oats, barley.
rye and corn, and that the wheat
acreage has probably yielded a rec
ord out-turn. Barley, oats and rye
are bountiful crops, but corn will
probably give the poorest result in
20 years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-10
DREAMED he HAD
COD OF TOBACCO;
BITES HIMSELF

Wichita, Kan, Dec. As result
of dream in which he bit the inside
of his right check, John Bunton, IS
years old, retired farmer, is seri-
ously i'll with blood poisoning and
may not recover. The entire right
side, of his face is badly swollen and
one eye is closed.
Bnnton dreamed that he was learn
ing to chew tobacco and in the gyra-
tons of his jaws caught the inside of
his check between his teeth and bit
a small hole in it. He thought little
OF the injury at first.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-10
HOUSTON To
RE0RGAN|zE.
PARTMENT.
Secretary Suggests Plans TO-
Divide the Work Into
s Groups
New Arrangements To Be
Made to Give Farmers
Credit

Washington, Dec. 9. = Re-organiza-
ton Of the department of agriculture
is foreshadowed in Secretary Hous-
toms first annual report presented
today to President Wilson. A plan
to be submitted to congress in the
fiscal estimates for 1916 proposes to
carry out the work of the depart
ment in five or six main groups,
such as research, state relations,
rural organization, forest service,
weather and regulation. SUCH a
plan, Secretary Houston believes,
will promote coordination.
Plans for sedistricting the coun-
try for the enforcement of the pure
food law are announced and the Sec
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-10
TExARKANA cELERRArEs

Texarwana, Ark, Dec. 9.-Round-
ing out the first forty years Of her
history, there began in Texarkana
today a celebration in honor OF the
great forward strides that the four
decades have witnessed. The entire.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-10
TARIFF REDUCTION Opens THE
Land OF CHRYSAN1REMUMS

compensation law, the effect Of the
Panama canal on West Virginia min.
ing operations, and the new state pro-
fibition law and its probable effect
upon the miners
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-10
WEST VIRGINIA. coal MINING
lN81lTOTE. Z

Charleston. w. va, Dec. s.sev-
eral hundred Of the 1eading coal men
Of the state are attending the semi
annual meeting Of the West Virginia
Coal Mining institute, which began .
three days session here today. In
addition to papers on technical sub.
jects the program calls for addresses
Ion the operations Of the workman's
The evening world., 1913-04-18

the daint y satin tie attached all around
collar can be made AZ desired in either
how or fonr-in. hand.
Maiinc Boaa that created q big stir
last Saturday Made Of fine quality
damp-proof Mnlinc in = very dainty
full style. finished with iaunty Mes
saline or Satin bow that adds u de-
cided fashion touch to the wcarer.
In Taupc. SAKE Blue. Alice, Navy.
Nell Rose, Tan. Brown. White.
Black. Also in combinations Of
Black and White. Tsupe and Pearl.
Tan and Brown. Nell Rose and
Gray. Navy and Alice. Violet and
Lavender and Black and
Lavender. Saturday at. $l.4S
tJMain Floor. On ssie To. Morrow.
The evening world., 1913-04-18
Daring Robbers Get Between
$500 and 500 From Life
4; Insurance Branch Office.
USE AN ELECTRIC DRILL
Job at Ninety-sixth Street and
Broadway Is Neatly Done
and Yeggmen Escape.

SAFE robbers blew open a safe Z, tho
branch once Of the Metropolitan Life
insurance Company on the second roor
OF ne Royal Building. on the nor,he, .,
cosner OF Broadway and Nlnety-f,tth
street some time last night The safe
stood beside window and could be
seen from the street. where a policeman
on hxed post stood all night less than
twenty-five feet from the building.
Preoabiy between 5000 and 500 was taken
drom the safe. though supt. T. W.
Rs1gway said this morning he was un-
certain what sum had been in the safe.
The Royal Building 10 Q two-story
structure. with entrances at No. ri
West Ninety-nfth street and No. "a,
Brpadway. either Of which gives into
the hallway on the second floor. from
w09cA the reception room Of the life
Insurance ONCE opens. The thieved
w0< to this door. stuck gum against
qns Of It's glass panels and then cut out
Triangular piece OF glass. holding II
by tho gum to keep II from shivering
on the floor. and then. reaching inside.
turned the Yale lock.
inside they went systematically q
work on the safe. Wires which were
found there this morning showed they
hs1 employed an electric drill to bore
the safe and then dynamited It. A
small stick Of dynamite was left be-
'hind. The robbers had abandoned also
two heavy quilts. evidently employed to
duu the noise Of the explosion. . small
Hriil. . chlsel and jimmy. . heavy ham
msf and q small pair Of cheap white
gloves. such - truckman might wear
Their small size made II appear as u
one Of the robbers at least was . man
with hands almost a. delicate a. q
girls.
Beneath the insurance ofnces 10 tht
Oxford Lunch Room. and there IL Z
subway station only . block away. st
that the corner II . comparatively busy
one, even late at night AlsA tho po
iicsmsn stood nearby. yet no one saw
the UotBleTb ehtets thou8h aAoy "es
have been conspicuous by the big hun
die which their quilts made when rolled
~.
Mr.. Ridgway on his arrival early thi
morning found the door of the SAT
lylpR ON the foor. where II had beel
blown of. and the burglars tools scat
tered nearby. He refrained from touch
inE anything. not even examining tn
aafe, and at once notified the police o
tho West One Hundredth street station
Dotectives were sent to the once, ant
they notified the Finger Print Burea,
at Police Headquarters. Men wer
started uptown at once. 1t 10 the hop
OF tho police that the safe. tools o
nossibly even the gloves. though oh
viously the latter were used to concea
them, may reveal hnger prints from
which the identity Of the robber o
robbers may be determined.
The evening world., 1913-04-18
Lashter Captain Drowned.

Can't. Frank Caspar Of the lighter
John W. Mackay fell from tho gang
Slank of his boat at the Baltimore and
Ohio pier at st. George. Staten Island.
te-day and was drowned. Charles Paul
eon, Q deckhand Of the steam lighter
Vigilance. dived several times. but
fatled to save Caspar. He did recover
TIE bodv. though DR.. Mcintosh Of the
smith Infirmsry was unable to revive
Ntm.
The evening world., 1913-04-18
Misses Top Coats
Sl4.7S

These desirable Coats sell rcgu-
larly for $21.5O, and there Is not q
better offer in New York today.
Materials arc wool serge and
shepherd checks. Smart three
quarter length coat with deep cut
collar and wide rcvers overlaid
with satin or moire. Pcau de cygne
lined throughout in bright colors.
Sizes IA to 18 years.
The evening world., 1913-04-18
Girls Smart Tailored
Goats. $500

Youthful and jaunty arc these
Coats for the growing girl. and
they arc usually Y sold for $3.50,
and are worth it. Represented in
these coats are the popular straight
lines Of the season. with bclted ef-
fects. Materials. serge and checks.
Trimmings, silk and buttons.
Sizes Q to IA years.
The evening world., 1913-04-18
Misses Rainproof Goats
$1,000

These smart Rain Coats have q
positive value Of $16.50, and the y
will be found especially useful for
spring downpours. A strictly
mannish model Of imported Scotch
tweed. with raglan sleeve, belted
back and large patch pockets.
All new colorings. A most at
tractive offer. Sizes IA to l8 years.
n q,
The evening world., 1913-04-18
La Sale Paris
Collar and Tie S01
On Sale at. wv

For hc first
time, the very
latest idea in
an extremely
C hic Paris
neck-wear
novelty inn
ported to sell
at u IN uc h
higher price.
Made OF fine
French White
Pigue, the
collar in u
rolling deep
pointed siyle;
The evening world., 1913-04-18
Junior Tailored Suits, $500

These are our regular $sl.5O Suits at this special
price, Every one is q smart. newly designed model
with distinctive style points. Youthful Balkan
models, and jaunty straight line styles for girsh
figures. Some models with contrasting collar and
cuffs Draped or slashed skirts Sizes Is to II
years.
The evening world., 1913-04-18

Misses Handsome Suits, s25.OO
This lot includes range Of models in styles that
sell regularly up to S3975. Entirely new blouse and
cutaway models. reproductions and notifications Of
Paris fashions Of the moment in various fabrics for
tailored effects Fetching drapcd skirts. with quite
quarter length sleeves. Morc trimmed. Sizes IA
to l8 wears