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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

Senator Kern thinks there should be an
extra session Of Congress so that the Senate
may decide 70 adopt rule to shut on un-
neeessazT talking. But what would he say
II tns opponents TO the rule should occupy
All the time Of the extra session talking ths
rule to death9
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

Sir Henry Jackson Is not the only man Of
HIS name TO serve First Sea Lord OF the
Admiralty There was once a man named
Andrew Jackson. who was First Lord, not
only Of the Admiralty. but OF the military
and Of everything else IN siEht
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

Perhaps that young woman would not
have been promoted so rapidly In the office OF
the Board of Health If it were as easy to be
a baeterioiogtst as a tipstaye.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31
TIME TO COOL OFF


The course OF diplomatic correspondence
must be credited with occupying sufielent time
10 permit any oysrheatsd blood to cool
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

If war would only bar table d'hote dinners
In Philadelphia as 1t has in Berlin, there are
lone men in this town who would welcome
war with open arms
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

The walking is good between Philadelphia
and New York, but there are few who would
undertake to cover the distance on foot Just
for fun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

1t is always the fellow who is not doing 1t
who knows how 1t ought to be done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

Are there not easier ways of getting rid of
money than putting it in baseball pools?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

seyenteen-year loeusts are on the way, bu
they are not nearly so troublesome as tn
every year mosquitoes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16

land. FirmneSs Is secured II the road
has been properly drained, by making
certain that the roadbed is thoroughly
compact. The subgrade must be re-
peatedly rolled and reshaped until the
desired grade is secured.
Strong, desirable curbing is neces-
sary for all brick pavements in order
to prevent the marginal brick from be-
coming displaced, which event would
result in deterioration, finally spread
ing over the entire pavement.
One of the most essential factors of
a brick pavement is firm foundation
upon which to lay the brick. The i'm
portance of this is evident when one
considers that the ability of pavement
to resist wear depends upon the
smoothness of the pavement and a
firm foundation. If the foundation Is
poor one OF the bricks may be easily
forced down, causing unevenness in
the surface. Where the traffic is COM
paratively light and the subgrade
composed of material that does not
readily absorb water, broken stone
may make satisfactory base. For
heavier traffic or where the material
composing the subgrade is at all I'M
stable a concrete base is necessary.
The stone base should be constructed
much as in the case of frst-class
macadam roads. Concrete bases may
be constructed of concrete composed
of ! part Portland cement, 3 parts Of
sand and from to parts of broken
stone or screened gravel. Above the
concrete base sand cushion to cor
rect slight irregularities and to secure
an even surface for the brick is most
desirable This cushion is usually
two inches thick. though in some
cases 1t may be only u. 1t is impOr-
tant to have the sand clean and dry.
After the brick has been laid upon
this cushion and the pavement gone
over carefully to remedy all defects
and remove all imperfect material, it
should be rolled with heavy power
roller gone over carefully once more.
and the joints then filled with some
material to prevent the brick edges
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
DAIRY
RAISING CALVES FOR DAIRY
Food and General Management Should
Be Such az viii Give Full DeveI.
opment In All Parts.

II owners of dairy stock would al
ways remember that the calf of the
present is to be the COW Of the future,
the treatment would be different IN
the majority Of cases. The food and
general management should be such
as will give full development to all
parts. They need good care during
the cold season and should be housed
during ran or cold, biting winds;
whatever lessons their comfort or
warmth lessons vitality also, and that
means loss In growth.
The calf that is reared for a place
in the dairy herd should possess all
necessary qualifications for such an
important place. Its grandams on
both sides should have q good record
at pail or churn. Examine udders at
suitable age and note any malforma-
tons; occasionally there will be found
three or sometimes five teats, an un-
desirable number; sometimes there
will be a double teat, which will prove
a troublesome feature. 1t will be bet
ter to discard all such.
Handle the calves gently, groom
daily and they soon become accus-
toned to 1t. Much Of the nervousness
which we see in the young cow can
be done away with II calves are given
proper treatment. Teach them to lead
from the very first. We all know how
annoying 1t Is to try to lead mature
animal that has not been broke to 1t"
when young. The timidity Of the
young heifer with her first calf is near.
ly always due to training and not tenn
permanent Do not allow calves to be
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
PLACE FOR SEED CORN
One Of Most Important Factors in
Increasing Yield.
Three Necessary Conditions for stor'
ing-Air Circulation to Carry on
Moisture, Even Temperature
and Early Selection.

After time has been spent selecting
seed corn, it would be folly to store 1t
in a place where 1t would not keep
Freshly gathered seed corn should not
be left In piles in warm room, or on
the floor. 1t will either sprout, mold
or do both Always store seed corn
where there is a good circulation OF
air, 80 it will dry out quickly. Never
leave it in boxes, in piles. on the
porch or in the barn. 1t should be
taken care Of at once.
There are only three necessary con-
ditions for storing seed corn; and, II
these are followed, one may be rea-
sonaby sure that IS per cent or more
of his corn will terminate, provided
it was properly matured. First, there
must be a good circulation OF air
about each ear, to carry away the sur
plus moisture. Second, temperature
must be maintained above freezing
until the seed is thoroughly dry.
Third, seed corn must be selected
early enough so that 1t may have
plenty of time to dry before cold
weather.
Many devices, easily and cheaply
built, are now in use whereby circu-
lation of air can be secured around
each ear of corn. Four very desirable
methods of storing seed corn on the
farm are here suggested. A frame OF
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
MAKE SUCCESS IN ORCHARDS
Excellent Results Secured at Iowa Sta
ton by Cultivation, Pruning and
Thorough Spraying.

What cultivation, pruning and spray
ing will do to make apple orcharding
as successful in Iowa as in the much
touted western districts was fully
shown at the big Council Bluffs or
chard of the Iowa Agricultural expert
ment station. This orchard, under the
care of horticulturists from Iowa State
College at Ames, yielded 1000 bush
els of apples from Is acres Of trees.
From 81 trees of Grimes Golden, $40
bushels Of apples were harvested,
more than ten bushels per tree. OF
this big crop, $50 bushels were fit for
packing In boxes and sale of fancy
trade at top prices. These results were
due to modern methods Of orchard care
and management. The results of this
work at Council Bluffs will later be
carried to every orchard district in
Iowa to encourage and improve COM
mercial orcharding.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
REGULAR HOURS FOR FEEDING
After First Week Give Calves Little
Dry Grain-Feed Skim MIX
Four to Six Months.

(By r. g. WEATHERSTONE)
Feed at regular hours and after the
first week give little dry grain, after
they have drank the milk.
Give them all the clean, cool water
they will drink.
Sprinkle a little salt on a board
where they can lick it.
Give little bright, clean hay. As
they become accustomed to 1t increase
to what they will eat up clean,
Increase the grain gradually until
1t reaches a pound a day. Shelled
corn, whole oats, bran, shorts. wheat
are all good; but preferable in the
order named.
Always feed the grain dry in the
box after taking away the milk pail.
Leave them In tie stanchions 80 to
40 minutes after feeding.
Handle them frequently. Avoid
frightening them.
If they 60 on good pasture at SIX or
seven months of uge gradually shut
off the grain.
Feed the skim milk four to six
months.
For forage, alfalfa, red clover, pea
and oat hay mixed with meadow hay,
fodder corn ensilage are all good. The
first four are the best.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
KEEP SEEDS FROM RIPENING
Avoid All Sources Of Weed introduce
ton, Such as Weedy Barnyards,
Roadsides and Waste Places.

In fighting weeds 1t is not only i'm.
portant to avoid introducing their
seeds into the fields with seed grain,
but 1t is important as we'll to avoid
other sources of weed introduction
such as weedy barnyards, fence rows,
roadsides, bitches and waste places in
general The weeds should be kept
we'll cut throughout the season as far
as possible and thus prevented from
ripening seeds to be carried to the
fields by wind, water and animals. AS
fast as possible these places should be
cleared and cleaned up and good
clean grass sod established. Weed
seed-infested manure is another
source Of weed introduction that
should be guarded against. Such ma
nure should be well composted be-
fore being applied to the fields in or
der that the weed seeds in it may be
killed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
Battle Famous In History.

The capture of Warsaw antedated
by day another historic anniversary
in German history, the battle Of
Woerth. August 6. 1870. Here the
French under Marshal Mcmahon,
fresh from their defeat by the Prus-
SLAMS at Weissenburg ten miles away,
were again overwhelmed by the VIC
torious Germans. The fiercest fight
ing occurred in the village Of Fresch-
weller. which had to be stormed. the
struggle in the streets being of the
most desperate character as may be
Judged by the fact that the Prussian
loss was 10000 and the French 5000
with 5000 prisoners.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
cows TORMENTED BY FLIES
Use Repelient Of Some Kind
Increases Milk Flow.

Ever notice how cows come up on
their milk in fly time, when cool,
breezy spell that temporarily checks
the flies happens along? It's mostly
because the poor beasts get chance
to feed without being driven to it by
actual hunger, and they lose less vi
tality from being tormented by the
flies.
Trouble is such spells don't come
often enough nor last long enough to
have much value, but you can gain
Just about the same ends by putting
fly dope on the cows. 1t costs little,
takes little time to apply and pays
we'll Try it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16

from chipping. OF the various mate
rails used for this purpose grout
made of equal portions of Portland ce-
ment and sand mixed with water is
recommended Sand alone Is some
times used because of its cheapness,
but 1t Is open to several objections
and its use in the end is probably not
economical. Portland cement grout,
on the other hand, binds the individ-
ual bricks together and converts the
pavement into what is practically a
monolith. Before the grout is ap-
piled the pavement should be swept
clean and be kept moist by gentle
sprinkling during the application, Of
end of the second application the
grout should completely fill the joints
flush with the tops of the joints. The
final step is to cover the completed
pavements with a one-inch layer of
fine earth. This is done to protect the
pavement from the weather and to
keep it in a moist condition while the
grout is hardening.
The objection frequently made to
the grout-filled brick pavement-that
it is extremely noisy-may be over
come by the proper use of longitudinal
expansion cushions placed alongside
the curb. These expansion cushions
are bituminous layers from one
half to one and one-quarter inches
thick, varying with the width OF the
pavement.
In addition to the description of the
various problems the new bulletin
contains in an appendix complete typi-
cal specifications for the construction
OF brick road.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16

spending difference Of s to IL cents
per square yard.
Paving bricks should be uniform in
size, reasonably perfect in shape
tough in order to resist crushing, hard
in order to resist abrasion, and uni
formly graded in order that the pave
ment may wear evenly.
A more important test is known as
the RATHER or abrasion test. In this
the bricks are subjected to destructive
influences similar to those encoun-
tered in actual service, and the effects
resemble those which traffic may be
expected to produce upon the COM
pleted pavement. Briefly the test con-
sists of inclosing 10 dried bricks in a
steel barrel in which there are also
placed a number of cast-iron spheres.
Ten of these spheres weigh each TN
pounds. Enough smaller ones weigh
ing a little less than a pound are
added to make the total weight ap-
proximately 800 pounds. The barrel
is then revolved at the rate of 80 revo-
lutions a minute for an hour. At the
end of that time the bricks are taken
out and weighed, and their loss in
weight ascertained. In this test good
paving brick will lose from Is to "a
per cent of its weight.
Equally important with the char
acter of the brick is the character of
the roadbed on which 1t is to be laid.
The four essentials for the roadbed
arc thorough drainage, firmness, uni
1ormity in grade and cross section,
and adequate shoulders. Where the
first can be obtained in no other way
1t may be necessary to lift the road
considerably above the surrounding
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16

Vitrified brick roads, according to
the road specialists of the department
of agriculture, possess three distinct
advantages. First, they are durable
under all traffic conditions; second,
they afford easy traction and mod
erately good foothold for horses; and
third, they are easy to maintain and
keep clean. On the other hand, they
are unquestionably expensive to con-
struct and the effort to reduce the
high first cost frequently results in
inferior construction and consequent
defects.
The cost of brick pavement de-
ponds 80 much upon SO many variable
factors such as the locality, freight
rates and the distance from brick
kiln that it is not possible to make
any definite estimates. The cost Of
the rough grading, however, should
be considered entirely apart from the
cost of the pavement, for the grading
would have to be done no matter what
kind of a road was to be built EX-
SAuulh6 lhAo ASCAbJ ShO odiAStAh oh Souy
mentioned (No. 246) furnishes the fol
lowing formula as rough guide for
the probable expense OF brick road
with six-inch concrete foundation
and suitable grades: Cost per square
yard equals IDOL, plus .2l3-C, plus
1883, plus .157-A, plus .04O-B.
In this fomula C equals cost of
cement per barrel, S equals cost of
sand per cubic yard, A equals cost of
coarse aggregate per cubic yard, b
equals cost Of paving brick per 1000,
and l. equals cost of labor per hour.
Thus, II labor costs rs cents an hour,
the labor cost per square yard of
pavement will be 100 times rs cents,
or 1850 cents. The cost of the cement
per square yard will be .2l3 times the
price of barrel and 50 on with the
other items. 1t is assumed in this
formula that all materials are deliv-
cred ON the work. About 10 per cent
should be allowed for wear on tools
and machinery, and for every inch sub
tracted or added to the thickness of
the foundation there will be CORE
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
foundations In Holland.

Despite the great bikes of Holland,
holding at bay the eager waters of the
sea, there are records of terrible in.
undations which have claimed great
numbers of the population. In the lat
ter part of the thirteenth century the
waters overcame the bikes at the
mouth Of the Ems, causing loss of
10000 lives. Again, in 1921, the over
flow of the Mouse. buried 72 villages
and drowned 100000 people; and in
1870 another 100000 lives were swal
lowed up by the North sea, when 1t
broke through.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
ReplacInu Fallen Soldiers.

Even If the number Of permanently
invaded equaled million more, this
drain would have little effect. Half
Of the worlds population is less than
twenty-one years Of age. Out Of three
or four hundred million Of people now
at war, the number Of young men who
will have within the year become of
military age will far exceed the num-
Der killed and disabled. And 1t Is
absurd to say that this means no
reparation of fighting strength be-
cause wars have always been fought
in large part by boys.-Carl Snyder
In Golfers Weekly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
Obtain Richer Cream.

The separator can be made to skim
richer cream by turning the cream
screw towards the center of the bowl,
by increasing the speed and by les
sening the inflow of milk to the bowl.
The reverse will cause thinner cream.
The percentage of fat will vary some
from day to day, due to the variation
In one or more of these factors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
Seed Corn Tree-very Good Device on
Which to Store Seed Corn.

2x4s may be build, about four feet
square. Braces should be nailed on
each end, to make the frame stand up
right. After this has been done,
mailing it securely; using care to
make the meshes on both sides to cor
respond. In each mesh can be placed
an ear, no two ears touching In case
chicken-netting is not available, nail
boards over the frame, drive ten
penny finishing nails through the
boards from each side, and jab the
ears on the nails, butt first. The nails
should slant up slightly, SO the ears
will not fall off,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
Easier SPRAYING and Picking.

All limbs that chafe or cross each
other should be removed and the tops
made even enough that all fruit in
the center of the tree will be we'll
coIored. This open top will also en-
able one to reach all parts Of the tree
in spraying and make picking much
easier. Trees that are too tall should
tave the tops cut back.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
Roots for Dairy Cows.

On every dairy farm there Is
f1ace for a root crop. These crops
furnish a variety for the cows that
are on test and they help to make the
cows appetite more vigorous.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
FoleyS
Kidney
Pills
What They Will Do for You

They will cure your backache,
strengthen your kidneys, cor
rect urinary irregularities, build
up the worn out tissues, and
eliminate the excess urls acid
that causes rheumatism. Pre-
vent BriGht's Disease and Dia-
yates, and restore health and
strength. Refuse substitutes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
The CnIv wav

IAN expert in affairs of the heart
says that II a young couple don't quar-.
rel at breakfast, they'll probably get
through the day without fuss"
THAT sounds reasonable, but I'd
hate to miss my breakfast"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
Siunificant Sort.

did that smart Alec criticize your
wife's style?"
He began, but when started In to
object the rest of his remarks were In
the way of running comment"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16

teased--it will spoil the finest disposi.
ton. Neither allow blows.
Growing calves should have such
food as insures growth. Fat is not
needed in the dairy calf The food in
winter should be clover hay, oats and
bran; bright straw may be fed also.
and roots for variety. Keep the calves
acknowledgement will follow as a
natural consequence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16
PREVENT INJURY FROM WIRES
Constantly Increasing Use Of Elee.
tricity Proving Great Menace to
Various Kinds of Trees.

(By GEORGE E. sToNE)
The increase In electric railroads,
electric lighting systems and tele-
phone lines, whose wires are usually
located near the tree belts Of our cit
les and towns has made necessary a
lamentable amount Of disfguring
pruning.
OF all the troubles with which tree
wardens have to contend the wire
problem is often regarded as the
worst. Notwithstanding the strict laws
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-16

Showing Different Types Of Guards
for Electric Wires: I, Porcelain
Bowel Guard; 2, Porcelain Guard,
Cumbersome and Unsiohtly, but
Good; 3, Wooden Sleeve.
to various pests and unfavorable eli
matte conditions.
Wires often accidentally come into
contact with trees by the displacement
of poles, particularly on curves, where
the strain is very great, but much of
this injury may be prevented by i'm
bedding the poles in Portland cement.
1t should be pointed out that the ne.
cessity for guying poles to trees may
be obviated in this way.
The Yale expositor., 1915-12-30
MICHIGAN NEWS ITEMS

Morris Atwood, Blendon township
farmer, convicted of manslaughter
last January, in connection with the
death of his secretly welded wife,
Zelma Lowing Atwood, has been de-
MED new trial by the supreme court,
and will be sentenced soon in the cir
cult court at Grand Haven. Mrs. At.
woods body was found hanging to a
tree near her home.
Flint authorities have been unable
TO identify the body of man who was
killed by a switch engine in the
Grand Trunk yards Saturday night.
Three bottles OF whisky we're found
and he Is believed to have gone to
sleep on the tracks.
Fifteen members of forestry class
es at M. A. G. have left for the West
Virginia woods, where they will spend
the holiday vacation studying the
southern forests under the direction
OF Professor A. X. Chittenden OF the
forestry department at the East Ians-
ing institution.
The Yale expositor., 1915-12-30
CAPTOR OF JEFF DAVIS DEAD
Corunna Man With Unique War Rec
ord Passeo Away Friday.

Corunna-Lewis A. Wilcox, civil
war veteron and for 20 years in the
government service at Washington.
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Frank Pettibone, here Friday night.
Mr.. Wilcox, who was II years old,
was a member of Company B, fourth
Michigan cavalry, and was one of the
men detailed to capture Jefferson
Davis. He with Corporal Charles f.
Parker. of Owosso, captured John II.
Regan, who was postmaster-generai
of the Confederacy.
Mr. Wilcox was a close friend of
William p. Steadman, of Owosso, and
also connected with the government
service at Washington, who died few
weeks ago. 1t is believed that the
death of Mr. Steadman FASTENED Mr.
WilcoX,s end.
The Yale expositor., 1915-12-30
Grains, Etc.

DETROIT-Wheat: Cash No. red,
1928; December opened with an ad-
vance of lie at $1.25 and declined
to S1.23; May opened at $1.31 ga and
declined to S1.29 Ia; No. l white,
$1.20.
Corn-Cash No. 3, zoe; No. yellow
II 1-2c; No 4 yellow, roc.
Oats-Standard, acc; No. 3 white,
44c; No. white, 41Q42 1-2c; sample,
39641c.
Rye-Cash No. 2, SO 1-2c.
Beans-Immediate and prompt ship.
ment, $685. December, 1855; January
$3.45.
Cloverseed-Prime spot and Decem.
Der, STEPS; March, S12.15; prime al
sike, STOPS.
Timothy-Prime spot, $3.50.
Hay-No. l timothy, $1SQ19; stand.
ard timothy, $17418; light mixed $17
ais; No. timothy. S15G1 6; No. ]
mixed, $14Q15; No. mixed, $10912;
No. l clover, $10Q12; rye straw, $3.50
as; wheat and oat straw, S650@7
per ton in carlots, Detroit.