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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
TRANSITION OF THE BRONX
Forty Years Ago About $4,000
Persons West of Bronx River.

The growth OF The Bronx has been most
rapid. In 1874. when the ed and 2ith wards
became TIE annexed district Of New York
there were about ffty-two villages and
hamlets west of the Bronx River. There
were about 1916 people scattered in small
and unrelated settlements over an area OF
1917 acres. The territory east OF the
Bronx River was annexed 10 the city in
1925, adding about 1920 more acres to the
area OF the city region north OF the Har-
lem River and forming with the I'D and
oath wards what is now the Borough OF
The Bronx.
In 1890 The Bronx mad a population OF
about 1000 and an assessed valuation OF
s44. Ooo. 900; in 1894 the population was 100000
and the assessed valuation s23I s92, and
last year the estimated population was
$4,000 and the actual assessed valuation
sef6.521. 37s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
ON THE BOARDWALK. sELMAR, N. j.

rnente AZ Avon are Al, and the PROOF Oh
that assertion IS the steady and souhd
building expansion year after year IN
ever part Of the town There is every
prospect that within the next few years
the value OF plots and houses IN the town
will be considerably enhanced. owing es-
pecially TO the fact that the natural ad-
vantages OF the place for summer or
all-year home are far more appreciated
to-day by persons vino can afford to lease
-, ou,n ouch homes than ever before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
Favorite Place for Families
Because of Absence
of Saloons.
MILLION VISITORS
THERE EACH YEAR
Boardwalk Along Splendid Bath.
ing Beach Under Control
of the City.
BY ~. z. Deneear.

II is the unanimous verdict OF thousands
who have toured the seaside resorts OF
America that the one ideal spot is As
bury Park, the wonderland OF the North
Jersey coast. The place is unique for its
rare combination OF surf and fresh-water
lakes beautiful avenues and boulevards
and typical rural scenery within few
minutes walk from the sandy beach Its
absolute freedom from mosquitoes has
made it the favorite recreation spot OF
multitudes Of people.
Owing 10 the absence OF saloons, hun
dreds Of business men send their families
TO Asbury Park, because they highly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

elevations on the Jersey coast between
ASoury Park and n-by-the-Sea. and
is particularly adapted by nature TO be
the allurlng health resort that II ,s On
the west are big groves OF pine trees and
on the east is the Atlantic Ocean. The
peach and bathing facilities are OF a
superior order, and swimming pools and
hot sea water baths MAY be had in the
bathing pavilion If desired. The enioy-
ment OF young people is increased by the
safe boating on Fletcher Lake
This ideal seashore settlement has per
feet sanitary conditions. as IL has the
latest and most complete sewer system.
Moreover II has an up-to-date gas and
electric light system and efficient police
and FIRE departments. besides a progress
sive street cleaning department. which is
ever alert to keep the highways clean and
attractive.
Bradley Beach is a suburb OF Asbury
Park and Ocean Grove. and consequently
offers attractions TO the summer resident
that are not possessed 10y many other
seashore places. Its residents are within
ten minutes walk of Asbury Park
Point Pleasant.
Occupying splendid position among
the shore resorts along the New Jersey
coast is Point Pleasant. II has shore
front Of over one mile and a quarter OF
well kept beach and picturesque sand
dunes on its northern boundary the
beautiful Nanasquan River gently winds
its way westward into the heart Of the
New Jersey pines. South IS broad Barne-
sat Bay, the fshermen's paradise, while
on the west Is the large pine district OF
New Jersey. This family ocean town APP
peals 70 those persons Who desire a sum
mer home where Quietness and health
giving recreation is the order Of the Gay.
There is hardly any form Of outdoor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

attractive lawns. Fences are absent, but
property lines are mainly defined by or
namental hedges.
Asbur-y Park is both the commercial and
social centre Of tho North Jersey coast.
II lies Afty miles south Of New York, ana
is reached in about ninety minutes by
both the JERSEY Central and PennsFl-
wanna railroads. and from May % to DC
tober by the Sandy Hook route Of halI-
rail half-steamer. the excursion fare ne
ing 81 70. on an interchangeable ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

chester County will receive courteous at
tention at the Chamber Of Commerce
office
The Office is in charge Of II. L. Angel,
who has been secretary OF the Chamber
of Commerce ever since its organization,
in which he had prominent part.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
AVON MORE ENTICING
Steady and Sound Building Ex
pansion a Leading Feature.

Avon-by-the-Sea, y. J., is called enc OF
the most beautiful and healthful ocean re-
sorts within easy travelling distance Of
New York. and it truly fits that descrip-
tiGn Il is just south Of Bradley Beach,
and consequently is within a short dis
tance Of Long Branch. Deal Beach, Allen
hurst and Asbury Park.
Another familiar expression IN certain
...r estate circles IS that realty invest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

ave. a four story brick apartment, on
a plot 27x73 feet: also an attractive de-
taehed frame dwelling house located at
the southwest corner Of Newport and
Suffolk ayes, in Belle Harder. on the
Rockaway coast. in the Borough OF
Queens, on plot l00x60 feet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

rto Do not care FOR the cooler surf bath
~ POO. .s provided. The tank IS re-
l'iso frequently with fresh sea water'
Asated - the correct temperature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
Bradley Beach.

braeley Beach NAMED after James A.
D'aoiey 10 rapidly growing in popularity
WIN those persons VINO love 20 spend the
..mner cays in healthful and at
FsetiFe place amid cOngenial surround
MA 10 Do located on one Of the highest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

MINER RESIDENCES re LET
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06
TROUBLES ARE DIE
TO FAULTY SYSTEM
PRESENT AGRICULTURAL srTUA-
TroN LARGELY RESULT OF
on: CROP IDEA.

The present Agricultural troubles
of tho South are not due 70 our crops.
soils or climate. but TO = faulty sys-
tern. Such a system has always failed;
not 50 much, however, because OF
over production, or that all tho eg1s
have been In ono basket. as that a one
crop system always means poor soil
pnd low crop yields. Editorialiy says
the Progressive Farmer. Of Raleigh,
y. c. 1t continues;
ft eur present troubles, whatever
hardships they may have In store for
us, lead to system Of agriculture
which will hniid up soil fertility, the
sacrifices may not be too great. For
one year, or for even a short term of
gecrs, cotton must sell for very low
price, indeed, to make Il less attrao-
tive from a purely ready-cash stand
point than any other crop available /,
blu. no system which does not pro-
dnoe rich and productive soil can
evar protect us agdirst times like
these,
Amy catton farmer can show beyond
any argument that cotton 10 the 6Nse
money crop for the South, In fact.
he can show with unaRswerable fig
ures wherein it will pay to plant cot
50 long AZ cetton brings eight or ten
cents poundi but serious fact
stands squareiy against his theory, We
nave planted Cottan and bought sup
piies and thu records sh0w that dur
Ing the fifty years we have followed
that system our yields have averaged
about ITS pounds Of cotton, less than
twenty bushels Of corn, and not over
twenty bushels Of oats per acre.
Aud now. when cotton prices make
such yield even Of so good a crop
az cotton. improbable, We are left
stranded. because In following this
one-cr0p system VIA are reaping its
inevitable consequences IN an impov-
erished soil, ignorance Of how to make
other crops, and the absence OF es-
markets and marketing eys-
TENT for these crops II we had rich
soil we could over come eli other
difficulties No country with \ rich
soil. II owned by the men who I'LL
IA y ever ~ danger ~ serious I'm
anriAi ceiamit1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06
IS SAD BUT TRUE
STORY Of SOUTH

THE passivity of the Southern peo-
pie Is a sad but true story. They have
been. az q rule. content TO watch the
northern ana foreign capitalists take
possession OF our water power, our
coal ninies. and In fact almost EVERY
industry that thrives In the South
Says Early W. Moore. writing In the
Gate City Herald. He adds: 1.-The
question then arises. How ara we GO
ing to conserve this vast wealth? The
only means IL an educational ono. ona
which will enable us to cope with
our shrswd brethren of tho North.
for II u their technical training that
enables them to take from us that
which we dearly prize. our natural
resources This prize once gained,
We will ever thereafter be at their
beck and call lahererS.
''Why should not We emphasize In
cur public ri heois tho fact that we
have great wealth, most Of which IL
hidden, waiting To he developed. and
not merely prepare the boys and girls
for college. where only . per cent
Of them ever no, IF We will do this
ana SEQ TO II that each State establish
technical departments -yn'~r. will give
us trained men, we will become capt.
talists and enjoy our own prosperity.
..Ihe North says that the only way
that she can hope to scope with the
Eouth is with her brains, and these
they are training every day. With
the opening Of the Panama Canal .
new era has opened for the South,
and only as we are prepared to ham
die the situation knowingly win we
DO able to meet the situation"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06
PLAN TO PEOPLE
SOUTHERN FARMS
CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERS IN
TERESTS WILL BE HELD IN
WASHINGTON SATURDAY.

Washington, D. C.. Dec. State
and local officials. representatives of
the press. commercial and civic or
CARNATIONS, railroad officials, bankers.
and real estate and business men of
the South are called to meet in Wash
ington next Saturday to consider and
devise methods Of interesting and TO-
eating agricultural immigrants in the
Southern States. The call IS issued by
The Southern Commercial Congress,
with the approval of Secretary Wilson,
OF the Department of La Dor, at the
instance of leading business men
throughout the South. 10 discuss the
advisa bility of undertaking efforts for
placing the Observation-Disclosures
i'm migrants, now out of employment
in our industrial communities on
Southern farms. and to plan methods
OF caring for the horde of foreigners
tina. will proha bly, come to this coun-
try at the close of the European con-
flict,
Secretary Wilson will deliver the
opening ADDRESS at the conference.
The Southern Commercial Congress
will have the cooperation of the De-
partmenr OF Labor In this work. and
r. V. Powderly. chief OF the division
OF information of the Bureau of I'm
migration. has been designated to &C
tiyelv assist In arranging for the meet
ing.
The conference is called, 1t is stat
cd. to determine a Southern immigra
ton policy. and to work out prac-
teal plan by which the South can
take advantage Of existing opportuni-
ties. There are thousands OF in,ml-
grant families In industrial communi-
ties, either out OF work or on short
time, who have been working and saw
Ing for years In order to be able to
return to Europe and purchase agri-
cultural homes who are now prevented
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06
Let Chickens Feast On Bugs
Solution to Weevil-ln-Corn Problem
BY GEORGE e. wRAy. Pilkinton, Va.

Now that corn is about to be
cribbed, the question arises: Shall
We sell our grain to outwit the weevil
while corn is at the lowest price for
a year? Or. shall we hold the corn
aud let the weevil get in its deadly
work. This brings up the question
as to the wisdom of selling the corn
off the farm at all. but--well. that's
another story
How to conquer the weevil Ia the
main problem for those who do not
sell their corn soon after II Is har-
vested. In the first place the corn
cribs and bins should have been
cleaned ont long ago. and the chickens
given a general invitation to come
around. stay awhile and feast on the
bugs and beetles that cleaning UP
would iislodge
There are only five or six species
OF beetles, and three species of moth
that play havoc in the corn bins.
ever. If we had nothing TO bother us,
we would soon be at a standstill.
Most Of the beetles are tiny things
not more than quarter-inch long:
they are reddish brown. Their pres
enca in the oin Is evidenced by a mealy
matter scattered around wherever they
are at work. The moths spin a. kind
sof web soon after they begin to OPP
crate.
Next to cleanliness comes funiga-
ton wherever these insects have al
ready got a foothold All this kind
OF work should be done long before
the cribs or bins are to be used. II
greater precautions We're generally
taken the rayages OF the grain weevil
would soon be stopped. Man is slow
10 learn these things, and the farmer
man Is no exception to the rule. Pre-
vention is better than cure; but II
all men used preventives, what ever
would our doctors do?
In the absence OF the use OF pre-
ventatives we must protect To apply
a remedy to counteract the troubles
that could have been prevented had
we then had time and inclination
Carbon bisulphile is absolutely fatal
to all life, Those words should in
spire everyone with caution in its use
Fatal to all life; remember this. 1t
is highly inflammable. ignites from
the least spark. so now, be careful.
The building should be made as
nearly alright as possible, especially
the floor and the lower part or the
walls. This is to prevent the vapoF
esca ping too readily. 1t will escape
in spite of all precautions. for like
water. 1t is heavier than air. and viii
find for itself the lowest level. To
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06

every fifty bushels OF grain, a half
pound should be used. II the build
ings arc not at all air-tight, 1t will
be necessary to use more-possibly
twice or thrice as much. II the crib
has got the weevil very bad. or rather
If the weevh has got q large family
boring and boarding ct the corn
owners expense. be liberal with the
carbon blsulphide. 1t will. not fnjure
the grain, for It will speedily evapo-
rate. Cf course, no one would think
OF feeding the grain to live stock until
the evaporation had taken place.
Having decided the amount of gram
in the crib. distribute from two to
eight saucers on the top 81 the grain
the number Of saucers being deter
mined by yhe amount of grain sur
face. as we'll as by depth. See that
all doors. windows, etc. are closed
securely: prepare the way for making
your own exit.
Pour some Of the obnoxious stuff
into the saucer. beginning at the rear
OF the crib and working with consid
cradle alacrity iowa rds the door. In
less time than ii takes 10 write H.
get this done and get out in the open
air. Look around to see that no
chickens are under the crib or in the
neishborhood. Keep away from the
crib for few h0urs--it will have few
attractions now for Il while--untii the
yapor Is not particularly noticeable
to the olfactory nerves. The longer
the crib remains closed the better
Make a real good job of il while you
are about tits not a pleasant one.
Some people recommend Saturday af-
ternoon for the work. If the crib is
near the house everybody will want
TO go to church Sunday. This may
be a good thing. Monday morning
the trouble will all be over, provided
the job has been well done; and il
may as wei be said right here that
this kind Of a lob is not worth doing
at all unless It is well done.
Eentilate the crib. provided il is
to be entered Twill not hurt If left
closed till Tuesday or Wednesday
morning The odor may linger fot
days--so much the better. After a
week or so Turn Some Of the corr
over: examine 1t closely. If 10 signs
of life, leave II q month or $50. But
If there are still evidences Of bug ex-
| istence. begin all over again. and rest
not till you can safely declare your
/ self victorious over the weevi anc
, moth.
/ This liquid does not injuriously at
/ feet the edible value of grains or tins
| germinatve value Of seeds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06

mortgage may be shown by simple
Illustration.
Suppose two farmers each placed
mortgage of 81 900 on their farms on
January /. 1915. one OF which Is on
the mortgage plan and the other on
the plan of amortization. The strais nj
per cent mortgage Is to run hFe
years, with interest payable seml-an :
nually. the amortization mortgage is
written for fifty years with interest at
S per cent and amortization at l per
cent both payable semi-annually. In
both instances the rate IL 6 per cent.
but per cent of the amortization IN
terest Is applied in reducing the
amount Of the debt, The principal,
amount Of interest. and difference IN
the two methods are shown by the
ia BILE at the bottom OF the page.
The table shows that farmer hav-
ing a five-vear regular mortgage OF
81 900 or his farm pays during that
time $500 in interest charges ana
that the entire debt Is then due with
out any reduction.
What is the farmer going to do
about IT. In all probability he will
be unable to pay his debt. Then the
mortgage can be foreclosed; but that.
proba bly,, would not happen. though
the farmer has no guaranty againss
IT, And, lastly. the mortgage would
undoubtedly be renewed. and this
would mean the usual charges already
mentioned. The latter has become
one of the worst features Of our pre-
sent mortgage system. 1t is equiva-
lent to an additional interest on the
debt ranging from 1-2 to 6 per cent
in different parts Of the country. This
Is a modern financial domination.
But. on the other hand, the table
shows that a farmer having a fifty
year amortization mortgage on his
farm pays in interest during the first
Ave years s24sas and reduction on
the mortgage s56 02---a total of $500.
Both farmers have paid in the same
amounts OF cash. namely $500. But
the farmer with a regular mortgage
has not reduced his debt one cent, It
remaining as originally at 81 0oo:
whereas amortization has reduced the
other farmers debt, Ia sa43,aS. More
ever. the farmer with this kind OF
mortgage has no renewal charges to
pay. because his mortgage has forty
five years longer to run.
During these ferty-fye years. how
ever. the amount Of interest paid
serniannualiy on the amortization
plan is diminishing proportionateiy
to the reduction indicated in the table,
because of the gradual sinking OF the
mortgage debt. This z,lan would
mean something practical for us.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06
CHINA AND PANAMA
TO Be REPRESENTED
NOTABLE ADDRESSES WILL RE
HEARD AT RIVERS AND
HARBoRs CONGRESS.

Washington, u. c.. Dec. s.--Nota-
BILE speeches by notable men will char
actertxe the eleventh annual conven-
ton OF the National Rivers and Har-
hors Congress which convenes here
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. and
from present Indications the conven-
ton also promises to be notable in
the number of accredited delegates
appointed hy governors of States.
mayors of cities and commercial or
CARNATIONS or communities through
out the country. which are interest
ed In the development Of waterways.
While the President will not Of
Totally welcome the delegates. \ man.
Der Of the Cabinet will be designated
to represent the administration at the
opening OF the convention. as has been
tho custom since the Wilson admins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06
WELL DRESSED MAN
/ GIVEN OPPORTUNITY

There being In Richmond one Of
the chain Of 1ss stores of the United
States Wooden Mills Company.
Throughout the United States, there is
being offered at this time. "A rare OPP
portunity for the man who would be
well dressed and at reasonable cost.
The Richmond store of this chain.
managed by NJ. Levinson, one OF the
most enterprising managers OF the
system, is offering to Richmond men
"a chance 10 share In the good fortune
of-tha company In having secured
more than $4,000 yards OF high
grade wooiens bought outright froE,
the American Wooden Company, This
cloth sold at "a to 81 a yard, and suits
made up from the goods are worth on
1.-THE average Of ts5. During this sale,
which began yesterday morning at
the store 1T ITO East Main Srrs...
~ f-~s.. u 80 NJ. .-.h 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06
WANT RAILROAD TO
AID BRIDGE PLAN

A movement that means much for
the development of territory in Cum
berland and F!uvanna Counties. and
which will benefit the western end Of
Goochiand, Is that which proposes the
construction of "a modern bridge
across the James River at Columbia 10
q point opposite. in Cumberland
County, The movement has taken
definite shape and more than half
the money necessary for the construc-
tion of the bridge Is understood ia
be available.
Representatives Of Columbia and of
Cumberland Counties are asking the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to CO.
operate with their communities In
creating a fund that will assure COM
pletion of the project. Columbia, q
Fihvanna County town on tho north
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06

Censtantinople, via Rome, Dee. 6.--
The ssnussites at Ain Gaiakka. In the
French sahara. made an attack on a
French force commanded by General
Largaau, but were defeated. Sheik
Abdullah was killed
The 6snassites ara reported 70 be
|GxhtinG tbs French ct Wadai KAuini
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06
INDUSTRIAL OCINGS
|. IN SOUTH THIS YEAR
MANUFACTURERS RECORD EE-
VIEW SHOWS OPERATIONS
IN NOVEMBER.

During November the construction
department of the Manufacturers Re
cord published 3.21S items relative to
industrial developments. building
operations. financial and railroad en-
terprises, etc. in the South and South
west. These, added to the 51.919 items
previously summarized make total
Of 55.197 items published in the Daily
Bulletin and the Manufacturers Re
cord during eleven months Of this
year.
Under va rious appropriate headings,
the items for November are shown in
the following table:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-06
TEACH IN TERMS
Of COUNTRY LIFE
u. =. BUREAU OF EDUCATION IN
yEsTieATIoN FONTS TO
CONCLUSION.
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT
COUNTRY scHOoLHoUsEs As CIVIC
CENTERs ARE BECOMING
PoPuLAR--THE MODEL
SCHOOL IDEA.
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT

Country children should be taught
In terms of country life" declares w.
T. Hodges in q bulletin Just issued
by the United States Bureau of Edu-
cation.
In order to discover some of the
definite things that have been done
In rural public schools toward infus-
Ing into both parents and pupils the
stay -on-the- farm spirit. Mr.. Hodges
sent $500 letters to superintendents
throughout tho country who have ru-
raj schools under their supervision.
From the replies many suggestions
of special value have been received.
Farm arithmetic farm geography,
and textbooks in agriculture" have
been secured by Berks County, Pa.
Newton County, Missouri has sue
ceeded in making the school com
muni,y center by having work done
to supplement that done at home and
by inducing patrons to visit the
schools. The latter Is accomplished
by the "old farmwagcn and bg-din-
ner' plan. whereby AZ many as
2 0oe persons in the community have
visited one school on a certain day
in the year