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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-02

Is entrusted with the claims and con-
troversies which arise from Englands
active campaign against shipping
This department OF tho embassy's work
Is growing heavier every day. because
OF England's aggressive policy under
the order in council suppresslng trade
to and from Germany.
First Secretary Irwin Laughlin
handles the diplomatic business Of the
embassy, and is in constant conference
with Ambassador Page Second Soc
rotary Edward Bell has charge of the
general correspondence of the embassy,
meets press representatives, and WISH
tors whose business cannot be referred
directly TO some special division of the
embassy. Second Secretary Franklin
NJ. Gunther, who was sent to London
from Christiania con special duty IL
Mr.. Bells assistant. Third Secretaries
lslbridEe Gerry Greene and Eugene c.
Shoecraft and Howard y. Barnes, ad-
ditional secretary detailed direct from
the State Department, where he has
had many years Of experience, are In
charge of code work, now unusually
heavy because Of the frequent inter.
change OF lengthy notes between Eng.
land and the United States.
sam b. Trissel and John T. Boifeuil.
iSt are auuitlOndl secretaries 0etalicU
to interview visitors and direct In
Quiries to the proper department. Cliff
ford y. Carver is private secretary to
Ambassador Page. Francis and Ed
ward Hodson are resident clerks. sons
of the late Charles HodsoI who was
attached to the American embassy for
many years. The Hodson brothers are
permanent employees OF the embassy
who have passed their entire lives in
the service of the United States, and
are al unfailing source of Information
concerning diplomatic affairs in Lon
don.
Commander Powers Symingtom iB
naval attache. Naval Constructor Louis
B. Mcbride and Lieutenant John II
Towers. aviators, are also attached To
the embassy. Lieutenant Colonel
Thomas II. Treadwell. of the Marine
Corps. lis another attache. The army
is represented at the London embassy
by Lieutenant-Colo G.. o. Squier and
Lieutenant John G. Quckemeyer. Cap
tains A. NJ. Miller and w. a. Castle. of
the army. are at the embassy temper
arily, awaiting assignment with the
British army observers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
EXCEL AS EGG LAYERS
Guinea Fowls Are Also Superior
as Insect Destroyers.
They Range Long Distances From
House During Day in Search Of
Food, But Come Near House to
Lay-FIesh Is "Gamey."

By A. J. LEGG. West virginia.)
Some people object to the noise
which guineas make and their wild
nature, but as summer egg-layers
guinea hens are hard to beat.
We have three guinea hens and a
cock that have the range of the fields,
and they are the best insect destroy
ers that we have on the farm. They
have a better reputation with US as
insect destroyers than the thieving
crow which some writer's commend
so highly for the bugs and worms
they eat. and they also pay hand
some profit in eggs for any grain they
may eat.
The guinea hens I speak of lay an
egg each day, and they have been ley
ing for nearly three months. They
are likely to keep this up for two
months yet.
We have a brood of young guineas
that are growing nicely-they are
cross between the pearl and the white
guinea, and are growing better than
we ever got either full-blood to do.
1 never liked the idea of crossing
breeds, but a cross seems to increase
the vitality OF the guinea.
Some have trouble finding the
guinea nests, but our guineas have
never gone far from the house to
make their nests. Sometimes they
lay in the hen nests In the poultry
house.
They range long distances from the
house during the day in search of
food, but come near the house to lay.
Guineas are marketed at from six
to eight months old. Broilers weigh
ing about one pound are in great de-
mand, as their flesh is then tender and
somewhat "gamey." Old birds are
dry, tough and tasteless. They should
be marketed with the feathers on, the
same as game. The age Of a guinea
fowl can be told in the same way as
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
EVIDENTLY NOT AN ARTIST
Judging From Comment, silkins Had
Good Deal to Learn About
Photography.

Young Bilkins is an enthusiastic de-
votee of amateur photography. He al
ways insists upon taking" his family
and friends posed in more or less ar
tistic attitudes.
Not long ago there was an e.hibi-
tion of the work 3 local photograph
ic club to which the young fellow be-
longs, and where were displayed the
results of certain of his efforts to i'm
mortalize his family and friends. In
one corner hung a group of figures
twisted into the most extraordinary
positions, the general effect being that
of persons in various stages OF par
alysis.
who in the world are those queer
looking people?" asked someone.
"Oh. those are some of Bilkins'
strained relations" said bystander.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
vERMIN CAUSE HOG DISEASES
No Animal Can Grow and Prosper II
Pestered With Insects-Disin-
feet Houses and Troughs.

It has been proved beyond question
of doubt that lice on hogs cause chol-
era and other diseases. the parasites
being carriers of disease germs. No
animals can grow and do well pes
tered with insects.
1t is practical economy to disinfect
hogs. their houses. troughs and feed
ing grounds frequently. 1t is means
of keeping the animals thrifty and Of
avoiding disease. Lime and coal tar
disinfectants should be used literally
and frequently wherever hogs stay or
eat. There would be more and health
ier hogs If farmers generally would
purchase and use more lime and COM
mon cheap disinfectants for their
hogs. A barrel of lime is cheaper and
better than a dead hog.
The best way we have found of
treating hogs for lice is to spray or
scrub them with kerosene or crude oil
every three or four weeks during the
year. says a writer in Farm Progress.
We use a wooden candy pail, placing
in 1t couple of gallons of warm
water, about a gallon of kerosene and
about a half cake of strong laundry
soap. Soft soap is as good, or better.
The mixture is stirred and sprinkled
over the hogs with an old broom.
while they are eating good slop from
troughs, when they will stand quietly
for the treatment.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
AFRICAN BEAUTY'S EARRINGS
Large Ornaments Are Much in De-
=. mand Among the Women of the
Dark Continent.

Large ear ornaments are coming
more and more in fashion and the ef-
feet of these pendants, whether OF
gold. silver or varicolored stones, is
to give the face of the wearer a pic
turesque, exotic expression. Some of
the metal rings for delicate pink ears
seem overweighty. That woman will
undergo a considerable discomfort to
be in the fashion is daily demon
strated truism, and it does not need
photograph of a blithe Nasal ma
tron to show how deep-seated the fail
ing is in the sex.
The lady, who is representative OF
the first families of Africa, is proud
of her collection of ornamental junk
and the word is used literally and not
in the slang sense to which we are
accustomed She carries a load OF
copper, brass, steel and iron, and she
would be at loss to understand why
you did not admire her ears.
They are wonderful ears. to be
sure, for they are so weighted with
metal that they have been pulled out
of their normal shape and hang like
flaps, to which the ornamental weights
are attached. She is the lady With
the elongated lobes. Queer what freaks
fashions take, isn't it?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
MAKING cREAM-cOoLING BOX
Where Ice Is Not Available Service
able Tank Can Be Arranged Be-
tween Pump and Trough.

CBy ]. L. LAATNus. Wisconsin Experi-
ment Station.)
1t is desirable to remove the animal
heat from the milk as soon as possible
after it is drawn. and ice is usually
recommended. On the farm, however,
it is often not practicable to store ice.
but the same purpose can be served at
very little expense. by putting the
milk as soon as drawn into a cooling
tank. Such n box placed between the
pump and the watering troughs so
that all the water passes through it,
will keep the cream or milk at a low
temperature until ready for delivery.
A concrete box can be made on the
farm that will serve excellentiy for
this purpose. 1t should be provided
with cover, and shaded to keep the
water cool when the pump is not run
ming. There are also several forms of
wooden and galvanized metal tanks
for this purpose on the market. Some
of these are now insulated and COW
cred so that they retain the low tenn
perature for some time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
YOUNG PULLET WORKS QUICK
Rhode Island Red Chick Hatched In
February Brings of Brood Of
Chicks in July.

The following incidents were related
recently by Roy E. Jones, extension
instructor of the Connecticut college
of agriculture:
"A Rhode Island Red pullet Matched
February stole her nest. laid 13 eggs
and came off with her chicks on July
5, just five months from the time she
herself was Matched. Allowing 81 days
for incubation and 13 days or more
for laying. this pullet must have taken
up>her life work at considerably less
than four months of age. But this is
not entirely an exception: rs pullets
Matched February 5, Z, IL, began lay
ing June 10 and are nearing SO per
cent production at the present time.
these pullets were fed sour milk from
the very first and did not have water
to drink until warm weather, when
they were put out on the range. No
beef scrap was used in their rations.
Feed formulas recommended by the
Connecticut agricultural college were
used"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Warrior of Today.

George Wharton Pepper said at
luncheon at the Plattsburg training
camp for officers:
THE methods of warfare have
changed enormously in the past year.
The sword. for example, is no longer
carried. The sword has quite disap-
peared from war.
"A story comes from the Argonne
about a French chasseur who took
German officer prisoner. The chasseur,
boy, a tyro. said to the officer:
"'Give up your sword"
But the officer shook his head and
answered:
- have no sword to give up. But
won't my vitriol spray. my oil projec-
tor or my gas cylinder do as well?"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
MAKING SPOILED HAY USEFUL
When Not Too Badly Injured It Can
Be Salted and Fed to Stock-sy
No Means Burn II.

There will be much spoiled hay this
season because of the excessive rains
that have interfered with hay har-
vest. With some farmers it may be a
problem what to do with this spoiled
hay. BY all means do not burn it.
Where it is not so badly spoiled as
to be injurious to stock it can be dried
well, salted and fed. There is much
feeding value in it IL stock can be in
duced to eat it, and what is not eaten
can be used as bedding and thus be
made into manure.
Rather than burn this hay scatter
it over the fields that are to be plowed
for corn next spring. In this way the
fertilizing value would not be lost.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
WAYS OF BLANcHINe CELERY
Different Methods Of Treating Plant
Described-AlI Have Been Found
Most Satisfactory.

By z. r. MKUNE. Colorado Expert
ment Station)
There are many different ways to
blanch celery. The following have been
found to be the most practical:
Trench Method.-When the young
plants are set out. they are placed in
a trench six or eight inches deep. AS
they grow, the dirt is gradually worked
in around them, care being taken not
to cover the leaves.
Banking Method.-Earth or clean
straw can be used for this. When
the plants get fairly large. the dirt
between the rows can be pulled up
around the stalks, or straw can be
made to serve the same purpose. Do
not use manure. as 1t is apt to fer
ment and injure the stalk.
Boards.-Six to eight-inch boards
are often used. They are placed one
on each side of the row. and as near
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
IN NEW HEBRIDES WlLDS
Tastes of the Natives Are Very GRAD.
ually Being Weaned From
Humans to Pigs.

MANY of the natives OF these islands
are employed upon the plantations OF
the white men, but the majority live
the lives of primitive beings in the
Jungle. where the chiefs rule with rods
of iron for the most part. To have
killed a man. no matter in what way,
is a great honor. and gives the right
to wear a special plume of white and
black feathers.
Il is in the recruiting of workers
for the plantations that many abuses
arise, London TitBits says. lntoxi-
eating liquor plays a part in this
traffic. and. where fair means fail
in the securing of hands. foul methods
are introduced. and fragrant kidnap-
ing is by no means uncommon.
Describing one worker on the plan
tations named Bourbaki, DR.. Speiser
explains that, before the native en-
listed, he had been a professional muir
derer and provider of human flesh to
his chief
He was one of the few natives.
writes the doctor, who openly ad
mitted his liking for human flesh. A
year ago. wheR visiting his village. he
had been inconsolabIe because he had
come a day late for cannibal feast''
And on these islands, only a. few
days sail from Sydney. there are pyg-
my races Volcanoes there are, and
wonderful lagoons. Forest covered
mountains and green plateaus may be
seen. and there are beach villages
whose inhabitants spend a greater
part of their time actually in the sea.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
re Newspaper Syndicate.)
OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT.

The days of the teapot depository
| for money have passed, or are rapidly
passing away, and the provincial
stocking is no longer considered seri
| ously.
business men carry more than a few
dollars in their pocketbooks or at
home. and they seldom, If ever. pay a
bill except by bank check.
The millionaire and the man of ex-
tensive business do not often see or
handle more than few hundred dol
lars in bills year.
Comparatively few wholesale busi-
ness houses carry in their money
drawers or safes more than hundred
dollars at a time, except on pay days.
National banks and trust companies
have become the repositories for cash.
and practically all of the business of
| the world. today. is done by check and
draft.
Bills have little circulation except
for small transactions or in the re-
tail stores and for pay rolls. Even in
the last named case many employees
receive their weekly or monthly wages
or salary by check.
Even when national banks and trust
companies fail. the depositors seldom
suffer any loss, because they are pre-
ferred creditors.
All banks of deposit are subject to
examination b. the United States gov-
ernment or their state governments,
and most of them are conservative.
few of them taking speculative
chances in the investment of their
money. At any rate. money deposited
ia a national bank or trust company
is far safer than that carried on the
person or in the bureau drawer
Nearly all the national banks and
trust companies pay from ~ to
per cent interest on daily balances OF
sums from $500 to $500
should advise every young man
and every young roman in business
to open an account in some national
bank or trust company. II you have
any doubts as to the standing of the
bank, ask the advice of two or three
leading merchants. who are likely to
know the reputation of all financial
institutions within their city or town.
The advantages of carrying de.
posit subject to check are:
1. Your money is safe.
2. 1t gives you ready money with.
out the danger of loss.
3. You can pay your bills by check.
which is the better way, as the check
In itself is receipt.
4. 1t assists in establishing your
credit.
5. Acquaintance with bank officials
is always advantageous. They are the
most acceptable of references.
Savings bank deposits are not sub
ject to check. and cannot be used for
the payment of bills. Some savings
banks require a notice of withdrawal,
although the majority of banks waive
this right.
The savings bank is for ,he laying
away of money. while the national
bank and trust company should be
used as a convenience.
Most national banks and trust COM
panies will open an account for a
sum as low as 5000 or $500. and some
will accept even 500.
Many man is known by his bank.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Copyright. 1915. by the
LITTLE IMPORTANT THINGS.

The store was on fire. The fire de-
partment had left card in the of.
flee, locating the nearest alarm box;
but somebody had mislaid the card or
thrown it into the waste basket. No
body knew where the nearest fire
alarm box was, and fifteen minutes
of time was wasted hunting for it.
A telegram arrived at ten o'clock
requesting the head of the firm to be
in another city on the morrow. At
1890 o'clock a limited train left the
city, arriving at its destination at two
O'Clock the next afternoon. The next
train was not due to arrive until after
the close of business. The telephone
was out of order, and there wasn't
n time table in the office. When one
was procured, the 1890 limited had
departed.
There were half a dozen rugs
upon the parlor floor. and no water
close by. The wife's dress caught
fire from a lighted match. Her hus-
band ran for water, instead of wrap
ping one of the rugs about her. She is
SCARED for life. The husband. like
hundreds of others, didn't know what
to do.
One of the woman clerks in the
office fell in a faint. Her compan-
ions lifted her from the floor and
supported her head, instead of laying
her down with her feet slightly ele-
waited. 1t was some time before she
recovered consciousness. How few
people know what to do in similar en-
ergencies!
Johnnie had sore throat. Mother
thought it might be serious, but grand
mother differed from her. They bound
it in liniment and applied other home
remedies. instead of sending for the
doctor 1t was diphtheria, but the doc
tor was not called in until few hours
before Johnnie died.
Thousands upon thousands of peo-
pie have neglected the symptoms and
invited the disease. instead of placing
themselves in the hands of a reputa-
Bile physician.
When in doubt. call the doctor.
Don't take chances with yourself.
Miss Smith was n stenographer. She
didn't know how TO spell certain
word. and she inquired of dozen
fellow-cleTks, none of whom could
spell it. The dictionary was within
half an arms length from her all
the time. About one-tenth of l per
cent of us realize that the dictionary
will answer about nine-tenths of all
everyday questions. and We fail to
consult 1t.
II man treated his machine as he
treats his stomach, the machine would
be out OF order most of the time. He
enters a restaurant, orders a dish,
does not like the taste of it, thinks
it may not be fresh. but eats it. and
ptomaine poisoning keeps him in bed
for a week or more. He would not
treat his engine that way, but then
an engine isn't human and must be
cared for.
How many OF those who work are
thoughtful enough have an extra
pair of stockings and shoes, or even
another suit of clothes, in the office
in case a sudden storm drenches
them?
If you haven't any common sense,
go out and get some, even If you have
to pay for it. Common sense is worth
more than dollars, and double dis
counts money in any market
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
If You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Although there are hundreds of prepa-
rations advertised. there is only one that
really stands out pre-eminent as REM
edy for diseases Of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is not recon-
mended for everything
A sworn certificate of purity is with ev-
cry bottle. You may receive a sample
size bottle of Swamp-Root by Parcel
Post Address DIR. Kilmer & Co. Bing
hamton, n. Y. and enclose ten cents.
For sale at all drug stores in bottles OF
two sizes-50c and sl.0o. also mention this
paper-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Careful DIAGNOSIS.

well, did you succeed with your
first diagnosis? Did you profit by my
advice?"
The Young Doctor think l did,
sir. l told the patient that he was
suffering from a combination of liver,
stamach. heart, lung and brain trouble.
Old Practitioner-Good, No chance
of a mis-. AXE there.-Stray Stories.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Tried Both,

The Widow-If you married again /
suppose you would want woman of
intellect.
The Widower-Yes, but Just about
medium.
The Widower-Medium?
The Widower-Yes. My first wife
was strong minded woman and my
second was a weak-minded woman and
ones about as bad as t'other.-Judge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Seed Potatoes,

Do not buy imported potatoes for
seed because they look nice and are
cheap. They do not equal our home
grown potatoes as producers and there
is great danger of introducing some
new potato disease, such as wart dis
ease. which is the most dangerous, and
also spongosposa scab, black leg and
leaf curl are others which are prac-
tically unknown here.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Common Guineas.

that of chicken. II young the
breast bone is flexible, the feet soft
and tender, with short sharp claws,
and the outer wing feathers have
pointed ends. After a bird is fifteen
months old the helmet on the head
changes from black to lead color.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Speaking From Experience.

PA, what is the first line OF de-
fense'?"
THAT depends on the circumstances,
son. If this country were at war, the
first line of defense would be the navy.
When a mans married, it's usually the
telephone line. by which he tries to.
square himself before he comes home"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15

ing Comparatively Easy.
the plants as possible. Boards have
the advantage over the other method
in that they are easy to place when
needed, and can be removed and
stored until the next year.
Wrapping Paper-Strong manila
wrapping paper can be used. Each
individual plant is wrapped. This fs
a slow method, but keeps the stalks
clean.
TiIe.-Four-inch drainage tile is
sometimes used. The tile is simply
slipped over the plant when it is seven
to ten inches high. The tile stands in
an upright position and affords good
protection to the stalks. This meth
cd is not as expensive as 1t may sound
because the tile can be used for many
years for this purpose.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Win a Fine outlook.

"I engaged the rooms for my holi'
day." he said. because the landlady
wrote me that they overlooked a su-
perb garden of 200 acres. richly
adorned with statuary. where l was at
liberty to promenade"
"Well?" Jones inquired.
1T was a cemetery" he said. bit
Lerly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
That's Different.

when we want to say something
that we don't dare say in English. we
use French"
"And when the French want to say
something they don't dare say in
French"
"Ah, you could make your fortune in
Paris if you could only discover that
something"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Keep Separator Clean,

To keep the separator clean is one
of the most important things TO do. A
separator that is only a little foul win
impregnate with bacteria the next
milk and cream, usually to their detri-
ment
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Acting in One Lesson.

DO you think could learn to be
moving picture actor?"
Sure you could. Just remember
this one thing: A heaving chest de-
notes surprise, fear, hate or any other
emotion. Louisville Courier-Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Store Poultry Implements.

II you are through with your brood.
ers, incubators and other chicken
coops, store them in a good, dry place;
clean them out thoroughly and then
disinfect them, then they will be ready
for next season.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
The Kind You Have Always Bought.

Hs ia the caution applied public Of as
the OF has NJ or
We tne
tina same ~app pPtne ans
on both Parents who have used or
nons but attention OF the younger gener
families
regretted people who engaged ne
selling what
termed counerfe for
medicines
closely what he ' ~
thatfor hemsl lyes,bu
tn moher watchfulness. ./% LA[NZT.,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15

The rule in politics is that the side
that owns the steam roller use il.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Stretched Out,

What is your dachshund's name?"
Il call him Art"
AN appropriate name. Art is long,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15

There are all kinds of chumps, in
cluding the one who has ship tat
tooed on his arm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15

Instead of waiting for rich uncle
to die go and take lessons of the in
dustrious ant.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15

Politeness is like an air cushion;
there may be nothing in it. but it eases
many a hard jolt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.