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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
OLD SAILING VESSEL, /,
COMES AGAIN TO IT'S OWN

LIVERPOOL. ENG. August 15.-The
demand for steamships for government
purposes has forced the shipping trade
back on the long rejected sailing vessel
Many OF these. which were chartered
when steamer rates were at their high
est are now arriving at British ports
The Mersey River Is full OF tapering
spars and rigging not seen for about
NIFTY years. The Asia. just arrived. was
built nifty years ago: the Staut is forty
I'VE years OF age, the Erbrin. under the
Norwegian flag. just In from Gulf ports,
making the journey in thirty-hve days.
is twenty-eight years old, while sew
cral others range from twenty-nine TO
thirty eight years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
SPAIN Is FOSTERING
IT'S ACTuRIyc

ma R1D. SPAIN. August l5.-rhs
Spanish government has taken far
reaching action to foster manufactur.
me. recent decree OF the secretary
"i the treasury provides for certain
TAX and import exemptions 10 be en-.
loycd for limited period by stock
companies formed for the exploitation
81 one or more branches OF manufor
lure or industry which do not c.is,
ia the Kingdom, or which, while ex
istins To n certain extent, fail TO pro
auce enough OF their products for the
nome consumption % Spain
AS the Spanish treasury Is running
nj daily increasing loss. this steo
on the part Of the Dato Ministry is
considered 10 be dictated by tho hope
mat such financial concessions TO new
companies. and to old companies en-
barking upon new fields. will in the
end increase the revenues OF the gov
eminent The plan has the added ad-
vantage. also. of being the first step
towards making Spain somewhat more
economically and industrially indepen-
dent than she has been since the In
Vent'on OF modern machinery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

oats cannot be surpassed for keeping
them in good condition
feeding floor will save itself in
iced ana manure in single year, pro-
rided II is made of waste material
around the farm.
cement feeding floor is n JOY to
any lover OF swine. 1t is rather ex-
pensive to commence with, but it's
durability makes it n paying invest
ment in the long run.
Brick makes fairly good feeding
floor, but to be effective requires
deep foundation OF broken stone, sand
and cinders. and this is expensive.
y field Of rye sown in the early fall
Will help out the grain supply Won
derfully in the late spring.
1t is prevalent notion that hogs
cannot thrive except they have a mud
hole in which to wallow. Nonsense.
Pigs thrive better on clean pasture,
clean floors and clean water than they
do in dirty surroundings.
In the summer time the hog seeks
the mud hole in order TO cool himself
and to rid himself Of the flies. not be-
cause he naturally likes mud better
than clean water.
Many people Imagine that if they
give the pigs plenty OF skinned milk
they do not need water. Milk changes
to solid food almost the moment It
enter. the pigs stomach and is, there
fore. not a substitute for water
II costs nothing 10 soak hard grain
in warm water, and when fed 10 pigs
its diGcstihility is increased
There are scores OF theories about
watering animals, but our experience
is that the best Judge of tho matter is
the animal itself. If IL can always
reach water when II needs il. il will
take care Of its own wants.--M. Kelly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
COMMON SENSE IN
THE HOG LOT

ao question of which breed of swine
:. select for the economic production
OF pork * perhaps Of less Importance
today than in the past.
The leading swine breeders have be-
sim - rccoG niZe the fact that they
must shape :neir favorite breeds to
meet market demands. AS natural
result. the type of all the leading breeds
now conforms to "A fixed standard that
meets the demands of the packing
houses.
will not discuss the bacon breeds
Of swine, for owing 10 the scarcity of
the bacon type. there is little effort
made to separate them as market
class of hogs
rhc hoG that best meets the demand
Of the present time is well tmusclcd
hog. that Will supply Il fair amount
Of lard. and fat meat we'll marblcd
with lean. and be ready for market at
any desired age.
fracIica! pig growers and feeders OF
market hogs look for good quality
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

ally on level ground; the change from
one set of muscles to another rests him.
! When your horse begins to feel ia
tigued he Will strike one of his hoofs
against the ankle opposite. often bruis-
ing and cutting IT.
AS II Is generally one OF the hind
ankles. an ankle boot should be worn
during long drive. even If II is un-
necessary on other occasions.
Two other indispensable articles on
long drive are wooden scraper for
removing foam, and n hoof:p pick for
dislodging stones. For one who is
often on the road 1t is also useful TO
have n few pieces of rope and some
brass wire, as with these In his pos
session any one with ingenuity can
quickly repair ordinary damages TO tho
harness or carriage.
Horses. when travelling. should have
water given to them frequently in rea-
sonable Guantities-if you drive slowly
for while after watering your horse.
no injurious results will follow, and
they may be refreshed by few mouth
fuls OF grain. hay or grass.
Should you chance to stop where
there Is strong breeze blowing, put
light blanket on your horse, even il
the weather is warm
Do not. at any part OF long trip.
yield to the temptation OF racing with
passing vehicles, for the quickening OF
horses steady road pace" to e racing
gait heats him unnecessarily, and if
! done frequently Is very fatigung.
Remember. always, that your mood
communicates itself to your horse. BE
gentle, cheerful and patient in your
manner toward him and allow him to
derive as much comfort as possible
/ from the drive, as you yourself ex-
pect to.
Nowadays farmers are beginning to
| awaken to the fact that 1t takes strong
! horses to do good work on the farm.
Tho fact that almost any horse can
be made to do something at farm work
| Is no valid excuse for men who profess
to have their own interests at heart to
persist In breeding horses that nobody
| wants. not even themselves.
! In the fields big team makes haste
! by the width of the furrow or swath
they cut.
There Is pleasure and inspiration in
| the business Of breeding and handling
| high class horses
Behr In mind in breeding horses that
II Is just as essential to breed good
feet on to them as to get weight md
blood In them
The pure bred mare is good in
vcstment to the small farmer and {,
no VIII allow her to share tho work M
tho place she will do nearly "a n,ncr
WORK as gelding. and raise e. good col,
beside.
we'll bred mare to n stallion OF the
best type will bring n colt worth a.
much at weaving time as n grade col,
would bring at maturity. sometimes O
lot more. "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
FARMERS ARE WILLING
TO MEET BUYERS VIEWS
Great Wheat Belts Now Sending Grain
to Market In Liberal
Quantities.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
CHICAGO. August 15.-Both Of tho
great wheat belts are selling that
grain in as liberal quantities as nos
siole. and. say the larger cash handlers,
farmers are now willing to meet the
views OF buyers.
Threshing has been resumed in the
winter wheat belt and harvesting is
general In the spring wheat country.
which means n big movement, no mat
ter what the price may be. as there
are many in the trade who will ba
forced to accept prices named by
buyers.
Many excuses have been given by
the bulls In wheat for the cancclla
tons made by Italy. Great Britain and
Fra nee The excuses are lame and are
not likely to help the cause of the
wheat bulls. Some OF the reports re-
ceived OF cancellations have been de-
MED point blank, while ii has been said
the amounts given MS having been can
ceied were wholly too large when the
actual cancellations arc considered
There are many in the trade who
believe that Great Britain is making
preparations for the establishing for
credit OF enormous quantity in this
country, AS much AS $500, 600, 900, and
possibly larger, which would includ a
credit for France, Russia and Italy az
we'll
Sunny weather will bring forth
enormous sales of wheat by the coun-
Try and these sales will follow the
present rush Of 'threshing now going
OF over all the winter wheat belt
special report issued by the Mod
ern Miller says:
only 80 per cent Of the winter wheat
crop mas been threshed. In Kansas
only 10 per cent has been tbresb.d
principally in the southeastern nar, ~ ~
me state, where the yields were dis
| tinctly disappointing
| IN Oklahoma. with % per cont OF
| the threshing completed by the mid
oie or August, loss will prove heavy.
| ana 100000 is our estimate for tho
State inc
In Nebraska $4,000. 900 is a conss,-
vative estimate. based on renorts "a
ceived by US from millers and other
sources. o'''es
only in Texas. Tennessee and Kan
lucky mas the crop In shock been fully
tnreshed. about 80 per cent Of rho
amount harvested. In Kentucky and
enhessee our inquiry shows that the
crop Is not bumper" by any means
In Illinois SO per cent OF the cron ,s
ehreshed. principally in the southern
part OF the State. where Yields do No,
encourage the belief that the Statc
crop exceeds last year.
weather markets are in control 4,
ooth corn and oats. Sunny weather is
heeocd FOR the finishing OF the corr
TOP and 1t is also essential for tn.
.hreshing of oats now awaiting T.,
| the fields III
hos products will continue TO chang,
~ price on the run at the lcadinc
! western markets. coupled Win ~ :,
mand for cash meats and lard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
Weekly Bureau of In
formation for All Who
Till the Soil or Are In
terested in Making Homes
THE ROUND BARN
AS SEEN IN KANSAS

4 farmer living near Irving. Kan.
-.c.r,,, br;1, ,;ro,,,a 49,. ,oo 49,.
- 90 wv 80
III u'a''e'cr' rms man farms IN
pretty bis way. and built his barn TO
hold 500 head OF cattle. 500 tons OF
hay and 10000 bushels OF grain.
When the barn was completed il was
dedicated by a big dance and dinner,
TO which All the neighbors for a rood
many miles around We're invited. Thee
was room enough on The barn noo, for
SEQ couples 10 dance comfoltahlv.
The photograph of this barn. shows
only one window. In reply to a ouos-
tion as 10 the licht and ventilation of
the barn. The owner writes: There arc
forty.siN windows in th, barn. but as
they were ali closed when tho picture
WAS taken only those in the basement
show. TIL Ventilation is perfect"
\ dairy barn is a place where human
food is produced. Moreover. this food
is used in an uucookcd state and IN
many instances for infant feeding.
Cleanliness mus; therefore bc observed
in every operation and tn. barn must
lie 50 constructed as to hermit Of easy.
thorough and FREQUENT cleaning. and as
nearly az possible the avoidance OF ali
dust The floor should he smooth and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
Protect the SkunIS.

The skunk stands among the most
important animals that choose for their
diet insects harmful TO the farmer. IT
is the hest known enemy OF army
worms, including the common army
worms. the wheat head army worm
and the fall army worm. all Of which
are destructive to small grains, corn
ana grasses, and cause heavy losses
every year 10 farmers. according to
the United States Department OF Agri-
cultures biologist.
Two kinds Of tobacco worms which
also attack tomato and potato plants.
are eaten by the skunk in large num-
hcrS These worms change their diet
from tobacco TO tomatoes with snch
adaptnhility that they have spread
over wide areas In the United States.
The skunks cagcrncss for the worm
is such that he Will dig them out from,
the ground In great numbers in the
lat" summer and destroy them.
The white grub is also dug for by
tho skunk and consumed by him, and
the strawberry growers generally re-
gard this animal with favor, even
though in it's eager search for the
grubs IL may uprooi the plant or eat
few berries. The skunk also eats
many mature MAY beetles" and June
bugs" which hatch from the white
grubs.
Skunks also destroy the hop grub
grnsshoppcrs. cut-worms crickcts
sphinx moths. sweet potato beetles
Colorado potato beetles, field mice anC
/ rats The animal Is especially usefu
+, In destroying the rats and mice thai
commonly infcst farm buildings. "
1 skunk takes up his residence neal
premises where these rats are nhund
I ant. IL will remain there II not dis
| ,urbcd until practically all Of tho ro
/ dents ar" destroyed.
| so useful an anirnal should Il" fun,
! protected. With insects increasing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
FRANCE is COMPELLED
TO FEED MILLIONS

FAIRS, August 15--France has ex-
pended $3S4,0o0.o00 during the FIRST year
OF the war in feeding the wives and
families Of modified soldiers and
workers thrown out of employment
There are at present 100000 persons
receiving allowances from the state.
In the beginning great many peo-
pie entitled to these allowances pre-
ferred not to claim Them considering
1t an easy patriotic sacrifice for them
to make. but as the war dragged on,
and their resources diminished, they
were finally obliged to avail them
selves Of state aid.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

with wonderful rapidity. the farmer
and gardner is put to great expense
and labor in fighting them, and any
animal that will help the cultivators
of the soil to fight their Insect battles
should be encouraged and protected.
Many farmers are shortsiEhted enough
to kill every skunk they can find, to
obtain for the skin a price that seems
high, but is nothing as compared with
the good II does.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT dry mash is made
Rs follows
wheat bran two parts
wheat middlings, one part
Cornmenl. ono part.
Ground oats. one part
Beef scraps. one part
TO this can be added in bulk. cut
clover hay according TO the way tho
fowls cat II. The parts OF the rest OF
The formula is by weight
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
Pruning Don,t.

Don't prune with an axe.
Don't cut OFF the lower umbs
Don't cut Off the short spurs.
Don't leave stubs.
Don't use dull tools.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
BRIEF NOTES THOUGHT
OUT BY THE WAYSiDE

II pays to prepare vegetables as
we'll as fruits neatly for market.
Clean. attractive pa ckages do not cost
much more than unattractivc ones,
and bring much Better prices. Try IT,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16
ASK MIR. BOWMAN"

For Information and rates to Calitor.
MIA Expositions before making ar.
rangements elsewhere. He can prooa-
Sly save you money. Tickets by rail-
or water To all points. Phone Rnn-
iolph 1857. 8IS L. AInin ST.. Richmond.
Ea.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

be grudged II knew that you had read
1t and thought for five minutes on what
have said.
1 am, sir, yours very truly,
LANCASHIRE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

Melting hens need particular caro-
and attention. The change of coat is
q big drain on the birds system, and
vitality. You must make up in food.
An occasional feed OF suntlowcr seed
is good. Mix a little oil meal in the
mash, and give Increased ration Of
meat, green hone. beef scrap. or what
ever II may be.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

Flowcrinr cannas require warm.
rich soil, and must he given plenty of
water in hot weather Many varieties
flower well. The bulbs are quito easily
stored over winter II not allowed to
get wet or too dry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

Nisi, the city parks or other horti-
cultural planting and make 4 study
OF the plants found there and of their
uses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

AS fast as the flowers of shrubs anc
pcrcnnials fade remove them and 10
the strength that would go into thu
seed 90 into the foliage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

striped gophers can be killed with
poisoned wheat or poisoned corn, but
this should he kept out Of the way OF
chickens and other creatures of the
farm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

Cultivate the asparagus as long as
possible. The growth made now is
producing tho shoots for next year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

Chewing insects and the plant
diseases are both controlled by sum-
mcr SpravinC
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

Canned fruits make excellent pud-
dinCs in winter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-16

Keep tho dahlia plants pruned to
not more than four canes. Much nicer
flowers will he the result. The plant
should also he staked for best results
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-12
Austrians Are Said to Have
Lost Three Corps in Advance
against Lublin.
ITALIANS CLAIM ADVANCE
ON Austria-Itaiian Front In
Their EffOrds to Invest the
City of Triest.
epv AsaoeiAYna eeEss.

LONDON, July 12-Comparative
calm exists in the various fighting
areas with the exception of the Aus
tro-ItaIian front where the Italians
claim a substantial advance in their
efforts to invest Triest.
Pes-ograd is elated at the Russian
success over theA Austrians. who are
said to have lost Sone of three corps
which began the advance against
dLublin. The Entente allies are re-
minded, however, that this fs only
local triumph on forty miles of l.
900 mile front.
Austrian operations against the
Warsaw railroad have been checked:
If not thwarted, which means that
hhe threatened advance on Warsaw is
a little less dangerous than when the
attack began. A des-
patch from Austrian headquarters In
EGalicia explains that the apparent
hull in the Austro-German advance by
asserting that the Teutonic a1liesf1xed
tLemberg as the objective of the pres
lent campaign with the idea of estab-
Fishing themselves in strong defen-
Estve positions to the northward in or
kder to use part of their troops else
where. 1t is claimed. that this has
tbeen accomplished by establishing
Dimes along the rivers Bug and Zlota
Lipa and the Krasnik ridge. 1t Is
lfurther explained that the Austrians
tproaeeded beyond Krasnik but en-
kcountering unexpected opposition re-
tired ON their positions originally Sc
Elected where they have resisted all
further Russian attacks.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-12
new CARS
To the Cost of Two Million
Dollars to Be Purchased by
Railroad Company.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
1t is understood, is in the market for
new equipment which, when pur-
chased. will represent an expenditure
of approximately 100000. Among
the items are 1000 steel hoppers, and
1t is more than likely that the order
viii be placed at early date. The or
binary steel hopper costs in the
neighborhood of $1,000.
The shops of the company are busy
repairing cars. The number in the
shops is large, and when they are ia
condition to be put in service again
the car situation on the Baltimore
and Ohio will be still further I'M
proved.
The company is well supplied with
motive power at this time. Engines
are available to move greatly IN
creased tonnage, provided the cars
are furnished in watsa to haul the
trafic.
In the fall the Baltimore and Ohio
will begin to figure on It's rail re-
uuirements for the new fiscal year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-12
DESPERATE BATTLES
RECITED BY FRENCH
epv AsseerArro rerss,

PARIS, July 1.-THE French war
once today issued the following re-
There was great activity during
the night upon various portions or
the front. In the section of Arras the
enemy after having launched large
number of asphixiating projectfles at
tempted towards midnight, TOWARDS
the south of Souchez. an attack wnlcn
failed. A second attack permitted
him to occupy the cemetery ana
some sections of the trenches tmme-
diately adjacent. A desperate battle
with erenades took place in the
closely situated trenches to the
southwest of Melville st. Vast with
ont appreciable gain on either side.
ITpon the plateau to the north OF the
Oise the bombardment on both SIDES
was very violent.
I'm the Argonne there was hght-
fnr with bombs and mines In which
our artillery joined. I nthe Woeyre
the enemy violently cannonaded
Frennes on yCosTre. with protecttles
of ALI calibre and attempted several
attacks one near Saulox on Woevre,
the Others in the forest of Apremont
at vaux Ferry, and Cows Head. Tney
were everywhere repulsed. In tue
Vos ges the Germans exploded mine
in the proximity of our positions to
the southwest of Allertsvtiler. then
delivered a strong attack with sew
eraI companies which was thrown
hack with important losses. we
made some prisoners.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-12
CARRANZA.
Is to Be Watched in Connection
With His Occupation of
the City of Mexico.
sey AasoelAIsn rREssl

WASHINGTON. D. C.. July 12-
Brief dispatches reached the state
department from Mexico City dated
before the occupation of the capital
by Carranza forces. describing food
conditions as almost intolerable,- but
officials believe the situation either
had been relieved already by the
change of authority, or would be
remedied as soon as transportation
with Vera Cruz was resumed.
State department officials when
asked Monday whether the occupa-
ton of Mexico City by Carranza
would affect the question of recogni-
ton declafed no definite considera-
ton had been given to the subject.
They said, however, that 1t always
seemed more favorable for recognt-
ton when one party become domt-
nant The American government
has been waiting for months for one
OF the factions to get military SUI
premacy and set up a provisional
government giving promises of sta
bility. The United States will now
watch carefully the attitude and pol
icy of the Carranza authorities in
Mexico City but there will be no de-
cision, it is believed. for some time
as to any change of policy on &C
count of the pressing nature - lie
German situation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-12
OUTING
Will Be Held at Union Park In
stead of Norwood Park
Saturday Afternoon.

l. r. Jones', chairman of the COM
mittee on arrangements for the outing
and picnic Clarksburs Council. No. IS.
United Commercial TT tve.a-s, Will
have next Saturday afternoon, mas adj
dressed the following important notice
to members of the council an5 others
Your outing and picc:c committee
has found it advisable to change nc
place of our outing. which VIII o9 rec
at Union park, instead of Norwood
park, Saturday. July IL.
The tickets mailed you with invita-
ton will be accepted by the street car
company as fare on the Clarksburg
Grasselii and Bridgeport car line on
this date only Cars will leave the
court house corner every fifteen min
utes. Go early and avoid the rush.