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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
MACHINE GUNS EXPECTED
TO TAKE PLACE OF RIFLES
One Result OF Present War as Forecast
by Military Experts In
Rotterdam.

ROTTERDAM. July Military ex-
perts here arc OF the opinion that 1t
is highly probable the present war
will see the end of tho rifle as the prin-
ciple weapon of infantry.
According to German agents in Hol-
land. the German army Is rapidly sub
shutting men armed with machine
guns in place Of rifles. Men so armed,
ana protected by concrete works and
wire cntanglements, can hold off a
ions line of the enemy. The tendency.
IL is said, Is to bring up main forces
Oh infantry only in emergencies.
~ the beginning Of the war, Ger
many was credited with having $4,000
machine guns. Notwithstanding some
heaVy losses of these weapons. the
Iactories have been working day and
hiBhI ana 1t Is now asserted that the
huinoer being used on the various
irohts Is twice that total
herman agent In Rotterdam states
Germanys case as follows:
Military science developes so randi
~ In times of actual war that the
weapons Of to-day soon is discarded
and something better taken IN. The
erchteS, asset Germany possesses is
her ability to sec ahead and make TO-
day the weapon of Tomorrow.
with the enemy. the rife 10 ,or,
OF fetish. The English are highly
elated because the war has shown that
their men can shoot straighter and
quicker than the Germans. These Ia
little cause for triumph. \ large part
OF the time spent in training their
troops Is spent In teaching them tho
construction and use OF the riile, while
our men are being taught how TO han
ole ana serve the machine gun.
The present war will see the end
OF many things as IL has seen the birth
OF many things. and. although the
rihe may not disappear before peace
is signed, It's doom as the principal
arm OF Infantry is sounded.
Whcrc is there any sound argument
against the gradual substitution of
the light machine gun for the rife,
After all, Maxim is merely an i'm
proved automatic rife with water
Jacket a man who could fire a kick
ing gun of tho period of 1915 could
nre and carry Maxim with less eff
iort. Are we not told that In the old
Gays inc concentrated fire on one side
OF an English square emptied less than
score OF French saddles at effective
range? One modern machine gun
would have wiped out the whole soua
dron.
In modern warfare, and pnrticularlv
In trench warfare, the soldier who can
nre hundred shots TO his opponents
h"e has ninety-fve chances of cominr
out unscathed. The German soldier
prefers Inc machine gun to the rife:
IL enables hi'n TO sit down comfortably
and squirt death ut the foe as water
is squirtcd through a hose and IL gives
him that sense OF superiority and Sc
cuTitY which the possession Of su-
perior weapon always brings TO tho
fighting man"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Good News From Farms.

An official OF the Chicago Street
Railway Company recently made the
statement that his company for the
hrst time in years is having trouble
In securing motormen and conductors.
The reason he assigned was that the
company has depended in the past
largely on the services of young men
from the farm. but this year there is
a remarkable shortage In the city
bound farm crop Of young men.
IS this official sees it the falling off
In the movement of young men from
the farm to the city is largely due to
the fact that conditions on the farm
nave improved wonderfully within the
last FEW years. and the young men are
beginning TO realize the possibilities
the home place offers. The big factors
In this change of sentiment has been
the state agricultural colleges and the
boys and girls clubs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
place their cash sales at as good levels
GREAT LOSSES SUFFERED
BY CONTENDING NAVIES
Record Affords Companion of Rein.
tive Merits OF Various oHen-
sfvc Weapons.

Correspondence of Associated Press.l
LIVERPOOL. June al-After ten
months of war, the losses suffered nv
the contending navies present some
interesting points for speculation. SAYS
the Journal of Commerce. affording n
comparison of the relative merits Of
the various offensive weapons In the
naval struggle. and showing how
costly 1t us to the countries concerned
to indulge in minor encounters
Summarizing the losses under types
or vessels. Great Britain and her al
les nave been deprived OF the SER
vices OF eight battleships, fourteen
cruisers, four gunboats. six destroycrs,
ten submarines. fourteen boats and
SIX armed merchantmen and auxili-
aries.
The losses of Germany and her al
lies consist of one battleship, twenty
three cruisers, fifteen gunboats. thir-
teen torpedo craft. six submarines and
twenty armed merchantmen and aux
iliaries.
Separating the losses under the va
riouS causes. neglecting auxiliaries
and armed merchantmen. the torpedo
has DESTROYED $4,000 tons Of allied
vessels. the mine, the mine, 56000
tons; gunire. $1,000 tons, and $4,000
tons have been lost in various other
ways.
me German. Austrian and Turkish
!ects have been deprived of $4,000 tons
OF war vessels by means of tho torpe-
d" $1,000 tons of the mine. 81 900 tons
by tuniirc and $4,000 tons from vari-
Gus other causes.
These figures show that England
and her allies have lost 100000 tons
or naval fighting material, costing up
pre- Ximatcly s1O0.O00.00Q, while the
Teuton and Turkish losses total 14o,-
600 tons, worth about s6o.O0o.0OO
The figures also show that the mis-
cellancous losses officially recorded
are approximately the same on both
sides. while from torpedo. gun and
mine the British and their allies have
lost nearly double the tonnage that
| their opponents have lost by the same
! causes BY torpedo the British losses
} arc ten times more than those Of the
! other side, which shows clearly how
: important part that weapon plays
In gunfire. England has established
n long lead. chiefly because the Ger
man ships at large when war was de-
clarcd have been destroyed by this
means. In the armed merchantmen
and auxiliary class the net register
, tonnage OF allied ships destroyed
! amounts to 10000. while the German.
Austrian and Turkish losses stand at
approximately double that figure. The
total financial loss in this instance
amounts to about $l5,0oo.oo0.
Thus, ten months OF skirmishng and
preliminary actions. leading 10 no def
mite result far as the question of
naval supremacy Is concerned. has
brought about the destruction OF about
100000 tons Of warships, costing sI75-
600. 900.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

The dietary OF a toad contains II
per cent or insects and the remainder
is composed of spiders, crustacea and
worms. Having an AMAZINGLY active
tongue. he captures much of his food
on the wing. There is every reason
why farmers and gardeners should en-
courage and protect the toad Euro
pean gardeners often purchase toads
CONSIDERING their vigilance in hunting
Insects we'll worth trifing OUTLAY.
Toads become very tame when tre,tch
WIN consideration, and as they never
do any harm. beyond occasionally CIV.
cavatinG little cave for midday rn-
tirement In a favorable flower bcd
"hiie destroying n vast amour, OF in.
ne, mere is every reason why
'heE should be welcome rucc,C
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
BACTERIA In MILK.

Bacteria finds their way into milk
from various sources Some may
come from the udder itself, where
they grow in the milk ciSterns and
ducts. The greater number. however.
come from the dust of the air. the dirt
from the udder and tanks, from the
mixer and from unclean utensils
Disease-producing bacteria may get
Into the milk from cows having such
diseases as tuberculosis, or from peo-
pie handling milk who may themselves
have contagious diseases or who have
been taking care of patients afflicted
with such diseases as typhoid fever,
diphtheria and septic sore throat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Ecrt1lizing pcnr Irees

me use Of fertilizers in pear Gull
ture requires most careful considera-
ton and Judgment. Lands naturally
'eft!e' VIZ, loamy soils so common in
prairie regions, cleared forest lands,
and clayey soils having mari in their
composition, should not he enriched
Ill!aelc lands that viii grow a good
crop OF corn are sufficiently fertile for
IN" pear tree. When the pear orchard
begins 10 lose its vigor from continu-
Gus ircit crops light surface dress
ing OF wood ashes or we!l-rotted stabie
manure may prove beneficial. AS long
as the trees maintain a normal healthy
CROWN they require no STIMULATING,
food.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Encourage Your Boy.

In the current issue OF Farm and
f!reside a contributor advises parents
in part as follows:
DOCS tne boy want TO leave the
farm Well. whose fault is that
Has he been useful? Has he ever
been told that he is useful?
Has he AN interest in the farming ,
Does he own any live stock? Does his
fa'her help the boy as cheerfully as ne
expects the boy 10 help him?
10 ne sure. when was a boy had
TO work hard. and dian, expcct amy,
pay Tor II. ] was expected 10 obey nv
parents was up IN the morning 10
build the fres and il was nv frost.
bitten fingers that unlocked the harm
door at daybreak -
those days there wasn't ,own nv.r,,
rev miles with moving picture shows
street cars ana tempting jobs which
'Hay rec! money Things have changed :,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
PrcpRrc for the Hlonf.

F:VerN stockman should be provided
with n remedy which can be used on
short notice If bloat does occur in the
oeros. Keeping the mouth open with
q round stick between the Jaws Is
helpful In allowing the gas to escape
from tho stomach. Generous doses OF
ginger and soda will often give relief
The last resort is knife, or, better
still, the trochar. which should be
FOUND on every farm where clover is
pastured. Consult q COW doctor con-
corning its use. Don't experiment
until you know just how and when to
use 1t. BE prepared for trouble, and
1t may not overtake YOU
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Testing Duck I;rrs.

Due kegGs are very easy To test, be-
cause the shells are. as Il rule. very
thin. AT certain stage Of incuba-
ton. duck egg presents a rather
strange appearance. especially to one
who is not familiar with such mat
tiers. If the shells appear to be nearly
half empty, don't get excited. That
Is the way they should BIO. If they are
very dark at one end and very clear
at the other, rest assured that they
contain ducklings. It is during the
last stage. or rather, during the later
part of the Matching period that a
duck egg appears as described above
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Dat EIny.

II Tor any reason, you will be short
OF nay inns season.. or wind has
smashed the oats down so you can't
oino them, why no; make them into
oAt hay?
Cut when in the early milk stage q.
Inc grain and cure as you would Other
hay BARLEY and rye can be used in
crop ''
ton of hay contains eiehtv-six
pounds OF d!Ees,tble protein, and a ton
o. req Grover 1873 pounds-only nifty
mounds in favor OF the clover so va,
see this makes a very good hav for
growing stock or dairy cows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Notes of the Hog Lot.

While pasturage and free range are
absolutely essential in producing good
hogs, ii is better to confinc them in
pens rather than to turn them into
poorly fenced lots too small and poor
ly supplied with proper forage.
a hog will not often attempt to break
out OF Its pasture II 1t can find enough
OF the right kind OF food
1t is sad mistake to imagine that
pure-bred hogs require no moro atten-
ton than scrubs. They arc more ncrv-
Gus and more easily injured by bad
treatment. hut II cared for as their
pedigree demands they will return to
the owner good money with interest
many times more than the scrub
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Wrong Feeding.

\ North Carolina farmer writes that
his sows last fall produced filters, some
OF which were almost entirely without
a hair and wants 10 know the remedy.
The sows were probably not properly
Jed during the period of CESSATION. We
have known of cases where pigs were
born hairless where the only rations
given 10 the sows was corn and too
'nnch OF H. Ground oats. cut alfalfa
ana tanKhgc with very moderate
amount of corn will produce sound
pigs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

insect SO as to kill the larva without
danger OF injuring the tree. Hot
water comes nearest to doing this, and
where only a few trees are to be pro-
tecteo. occasional applications of water
mt temperature Of not over ITS de-
grees Will serve to keep the trees free,
II the protecting exudations Of gum
are first removed.
In an infested orchard the earth
should be removed from around the
base OF the trees to depth OF six or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Scientific Farming.

new era in farming is being
ushered in.
Up to this time it has been the
policy OF the American farmer to pro-
duce as much as possible on as much
land as he could work He has been
an extensive farmer. and has been re-
markably successful In his aim
But now, according to the Secretary
OF Agriculture. the time has come when
the farmer must produce as much as
possible from an acre. The age Of
intensive farming has arrived
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
what Ahout the G,,.,

What Kind OF an impression do vow
ger upon entering the grounds @. a
farmer through ricketv old gate that
must be held up while IL is being
dragged open? y days work. with a
barFei OF cement. Two barrels Of sand
ana Tour barrels Of gravel will make
two big. strong cement posts for :,
wagon gate. and make them OF such
size that they Will hold substantial
wooden or wire gate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Worth Trying.

To prevent birds ralding the cherry
crop: Take spool of white thread,
and. holding an end Of the thread. toss
the spool over the tree. Then walk
one-puarter Of the way around the tree
and toss the spool over again ltepeat
the operation several times, and leave
the thread dangling on the tree The
birds will give the tree wide berth.
&C. E., Illinois.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
VIRGINIA REACH.

Two fast steel trains with Pullman
parlor cars, leave Byrd Street Station
daily at y. VI. and 3 =. NJ. the latter
oonnecurH In Uni IN Depot, Norfolk.
every week day with train direct to
fer OF passengers and baggage across
the city. The y. & w is the only line
Offering this convenience
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

sink with not and cold water over
IL Is great convenience but II mis-
is not to be had III 4 country nome
pumps reading from both cistern ana
Wen may be mad, 50 that steps may
be saved By not having 10 carry watnr
from the outside. There ough, 10 no
drain 10 carry away all surn,us
"ater and Stops from the sink.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
ATTRACTING OURBIRD FRIENDS

Nothing has more potent attrac-
ton for birds during hot weather than
drinking and bathing places The
birds water supply should be a pool
not more than few inches deep, the
bottom sloping gradually toward the
edge. Both bottom and edge should
be rough, so as to afford safe foot
ing. y giant pottery saucer Gig. AZ
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ppreciated in winter as well as sum
Killinr Cnbb,r.pc.t,

Cabbage worms can DO controlled In
the same way as the potato bugs, but
IL Is hard matter sometimes to make
the poison stick to cabbage leaves
Making the water very soapy helps a
great deal in sticking the poison hut
better way is to use what is called
the "resin-lime sticlcr." This you will
need to make yourself, as we know Of
none OF 1t on the market
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
WORST OF PEACH TREE PESTS

In the form in which it is most
familiar to the grower, the peach-tree
oorer Is a white. grub-like caterpillar
with a yellowish or brownish shield
like head. which lives and feeds in the
tree trunks at or just below the sur
face OF the ground and makes irreg-
ular galleries or chambers Just beneath
the bark, from which gum and sap
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
FINANCIAL
ASK MIR. BOWMAN"

For Information and rates to Califor-
MIA Expositions before making ar
rangements elsewhere. He can proba-
sly save you money. Tickets by rail
or water to all points. Phone RAN
AoIph 45S7. 81S r. Main ST., Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Virginia Baptist Summer
Encampment
at Virginia Beach, July SIG

For the above occasion the Norfolk
and Western Railway will sell round
trip tickets from Richmond to Virginia
Beach, on July 5th to 18th. inclusive a
rate OF $3.50. good for return passage
until July ED. Fast train leaving
Richmond p. NJ. daily: connects in
Union Depot. Norfolk Except Sunday
with train direct to Virginia Beach,
thus avoiding transfer of passengers
and baggage across the city.
G. II. BOSLEY,
District Passenger Agent.
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The wise dairyman will keep his
best COWS. and not let the buyer tempt
him even with good price. The bet
ter the COWS the better the profits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

There are many rough hillsides and
pastures which are now bringing no
returns that could be made profitable.
were they planted 10 nut trees, cs-
peoially walnutS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

If the onions are not growing we'll.
little nitrate of soda or hen manure
sown broadcast, before or during a
rain, often helps them to fill out
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is an excellent device. or the pool may
be made of concrete or even metal, IL
the surface is roughened Gig. b.
The bird bath may be elevated, or
on the ground II in an open space
where skulking enemies cannot an
preach TOO near. A water supply is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

II is about as profitable TO try TO
do two things ut once rs il is TO try to
raise TWO crops OH the same piece of
ground at the same time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

hos in n good pasture or one that
is fed regularly seldom does much
damage by roofing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

Warm weather Is the time TO make
growth In the hogs. Push the shoats
along. giving them good pasture range
and feeding all they will eat up clean.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

To gather pound OF honey a beo
has 10 make nearly $4,000 trips to
and from its hive
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

\ garden is more bother than II is
worth unless YOU get fruits and vege-
tables that are really better than those
you can buy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

A good many farmers who neglected
to plant an orchard and shade trees
while they were young waste more
time now WISHING they had them than
il would have taken TO plant them in
the BEGINNING.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
Weekly Bureau of In
formation for All Who i,
Till the Soil or Are In
terested in Making Homes
BRIEF NOTES THOUGHT
OUT BY THE WAYSIDE

When setting any OF the bush fruits
the top should he pruned to correspond
TO the root pruning the plant gets
in transplantinE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05

Charcoal in q graduated form should
always be kept before fowls of all
ages.
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S. Keep chickens active by allow
ing them to become hungry once daily.
3. Feed moist mash sparingly.
10. Keep dry mash always before
the chicks
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ZEN Good Poultry RuIc,.

l. Provide fine grit. charcoal. shell
and bone from the start.
2. Give grass range or plenty OF
green food.
3. Have fresh. clean water always
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4. Feed only sweet. wholesome foods.
8. Avoid damp and soiled litter.
6. Disinfect breeders frequently.
:. Test all beef-scrap before feed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-22
Local Laconics.

Horace Slocum of Wyoming visiting in Westerly Monday.
 Rev. Ira L. Cottrell of Rockville, R. l., was in Westerly Monday.
 Miss Ella C. Wolcott, a teacher in Stamford. is at her home in Westerly for the summer vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter s. Price have returned from their wedding trip and will reside in Main street in the Price home.
 There will be large attendance this evening at the annual banquet of the Westerly Board of Trade to be held at the Ocean house, Watch Hill
 Harold D. Livingstone, for five years clerk for the Industrial Trust companf has become clerk for the Washington Trust company. David Robertson suc- ceeds MT. Livongstone.
 The Annannias club. to the number of 50, all members of the Colonial club. picnicked Sunday at Barnes Point. Brightman's pond. Clam chow der was served at noon and clambake in the late afternoon. Field sports were indulged in during the period of festivities.
 Peter Sharon of Liberty street, em- plOyed at the Cottren plant, was pain fully injured Saturday, his left hand being caught in the machinery. The index finger of the left hand was cut and Iacerated but the use of the finger will be restored. He was attended b. pr. Scanlon.