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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
THE PEACH LEAF CURL.
A Funsous Parasite Which Should Be
 Destroyed Before Buds Open.

Peach leaf curl is a common fungus trouble and all who have peach trees ought to plan to control this disease. 1t is easy to control if gone at proper ly, because the disease is a fungus parasite which lives over winter in the affected parts of the tree. Gen orally the spores of this fungus are harbored over winter on the twigs and hairy bud scales.
 When the buds swell in the spring the tender leaves within are exposed and if rain happens along the spores germinate and penetrate the young leaves and furnish a. very favorable condition for spore development. It has sometimes been heard said that the cause of this trouble is the wealth CT. It Is seen from this explanation why weather conditions so often deter mine the severity Of the disease in a particular season.
 The most striking characteristics of the disease are the sickly, yellow colored and distored leaves, the trees often becoming defoliated toward the latter part of June, followed usually healthy leaves This process cannot help but lower the vitality of the tree. The young twigs may become affected and swell, accompanied by a change Of color to pale green or yellow. Peach trees should be sprayed from
 
 gin to swell in the spring The spray ing should not be put off until the buds start because rains at that time prevent spraying until it was entirely too late to be effective. This Is one reason why peach leaf curl has not been more largely controlled in the past in the county.
 A bright, quiet day should be se- fected for the application and the sprayer should endeavor to coat all parts of the trees thoroughly. An fine spray under a high pressure is pref erable in order to hit all the minute spores which are sticking to the buds Lime sulphur concentrated diluted i to 15, will control the leaf curl Th Hampden county 1t is desirable to in- crease this strength 1 to in order to control the scale troubles at the same time. Let all who have peach trees plant to spray month before the buds swell with concentrater lime sulphur one gallon to eight gallons.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
NEW LONDON.
Changes In Old Y. M. c. A. Building Will Cost About $17,o0o = Other Notea


 The following bids were received for the proposed changes to the former r. M. c. A. building on State street for H. D. Barrows: Daniels & Ryan. without steel, $16, ,96S; J. A. Dolan & 70. $19,955; Oliver Woodwork, $23,- 900; H. R. Douglas, Inc, $500; Jos In & Lena, Westerly, R. l., $2S.6S6. ed to J. A. Dolan & Go.
 Plant Addition.
 The New London Ship & Engine Co. Is making arrangements for the erection of two new buildings at their plant in Groton. Both will be of brick and steel construction, one being ar ranged for the pattern department and the other for toilet building. The plans are by Architect Dudley St Clair Donnelly.
 New Resldenee.
 Architects Payne & Adams have completed the plans for an attractive residence on Charming street for Grant B. Edgar, and local contractors will submit estimates at once The house will be of frame construction, with shingled sides and roof. There will be eight rooms and two baths and the house will be finished in white enamel In the living room on the floor there will be a brick fireplace and the house will be provided with steam heat and every convenience. In the rear of the house a one-story frame garage, with a concrete floor will be erected.
 Reed Street House.
 Work has been started on a three family house on Reed street by Con- tractor Percy White. Peter Toolin has the stone work. The plans call for frame house, three stories high each flat having five rooms, provided with the usual conVeniences Other contracts will be let at once.
 Contract Let.
 The contract for the plumbing and heating in connection with the altera. tions to the building at the corner o1
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10

State and Main streets. for Samuel Goldsmith. has been given to Roche z Mcclure. The New England Engin- eering Go. will do the electric wiring. The plans are by Architect James
 Fort Terry Hospital.
 The New London Decorative Tile Co has been awarded the contract TOT all the tile and marble work in the kitchens, pantries and bathrooms al the Fort Terry Hospital The same firm have the tile and marble work ir the Spear residence which is being erected in Groton.
 To Raise Building.
 Architects Payne & Adams art drawing plans for alterations to 2 building on Bank street for Antonio Verrino. The structure Is to be raised and two stores fitted up on the hrs' floor.
 Fireproof Garage.
 The contract has been let by the F. H. & A. H. Chappell company fol. large f1reproof garage on the property in Bank street, adjoining that Of the New London County Historical society This lot is directly opposite the com pany's office and yards. At present Il is used for storing lumber and pipe. The garage will be 37x110, one story and of brick construction. It will bt so built that it may be added to al any time. The garage will be occupied by the Thompson Motor company a. an auto safety house and repair shop In the front will be large show win dows and office.
 Building Applications.
 The following building applications have been received:
 Santo Irlandi, wood addition, Si Ocean avenue, 15x25.
 Mariamra Mondeler, two dormel windows on building, 205-212 Shaw street
 H. E. Griswold, three story building Raymond and Vauxhall streets, 20x2s F. H. and A. H. Chappen Co, one story brick building, Bank street, s7' no.
 G. A. Goldsmith, brick one story S1 State street, 17x42.
 Malinda Frink, wood shed, 29 Cot tage street, SX14.
 Mrs. M. B. Wetmore, wood building corner Stewart and Park place, 20x24 Mrs. Michael Mccarthy, wood an' stucco addition, 6S5 Bank street, 6x26 A. Tobias. wood veranda, 1O7 Greer street.
 E. G. Swanson. wood addition, 26 Broad street, 8x20.
 Miss Edwina A. Roath, wood yer anda and addition, Prospect street 10x16.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
CHOOSE EGGS FOR MATCHING.
Size and Color Have Influence on Eggs Produced by Future Flock.

Strong, fertile eggs are the prime essential in good matching, and this can only be obtained from stock properly mated and kept in the best possible conditions. Overfat breeding stock do not usually produce a large percentage of strong chickens Like wise 1t is true that birds that are thin and in proper condition because of lack of feed cannot be expected to lay eggs that will hatch strong, vigorous chickens. There are other limiting factors controlling the hatching quality of eggs that may cause poor results even when breeding stock is good
 Experiments which have been con- cluded at Cornell university and the West Virginia state college indicate that the size of the egg influences the size of the chicken that matches from it and its vitality. Breeding stock that is poorly fed may lay undersized eggs that will be low in fertility and will hatch weak chickens. It Is very important that breeding stock be well as large as they are capable of lay ing, because not only does this strengthen the vitality of the germ but also controls to a large extent the size of the egg which the chicken will lay if it natures as a good bullet.
 The egg not only controls the size of the chicken and the egg which it lays, but it also controls the color and shape of that egg, and poultrymen who wish to improve the quality of the market product should be very careful in the selection of eggs which go into the incubators. Producers of white eggs should set only pure white eggs. Gull out those that are cream colored or tinted. Producers of brown eggs should decide upon a certain tint of brown and choose his eggs for matching to conform to that shade as far as possible. This may mean, for few years, the culling out of great many egs, but each year there will be fewer to cu1l, and the quality of the market eggs will improve rapidly.
 Likewise on shape and size, only those eggs weighing 1-4 or 1-2 ounces should be used, and they should be uniform in shape. Eggs that are round or elongated should never be used, and great care should be taken i in observing the texture of the shells. Eggs with shells that are porus or thin are not likely to hatch chickens that will live. Poultrymen who aim to improve their business in every way possible can do more in a few minutes while preparing for their hatch than they can in hours of care ful selection when the stock is ma- tured
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
BUILDING ACTIVITY IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
suuuDlNo AND BuesnEss.
Neek Quiet One Judged By Number
 of Permits Issued.

Real estate transactions show an exceptionally large increase over the first week in February of last year. The total number of sales by war ranty deed in the towns of Connech- cut reported in The Commercial Rec- ord reached S70 for the past week. as compared with only 2g1 for the cor responding period of last year. Mort gaze loans for the week aggregated S1, ,138 ,306, against $772. 36s in 1915.
 There were eight new interpretations in this state during the week, with authorized capital stock of $268,00o Last year eight new companies were formed. with capital stock aggre- gating $160,Geo
 Last weeks bankruptcy record was a decided improvement over the same i week of last year. Four petitions. with assets of $5,52 and liabilities of seven petitions, with assets of $28,545 and liabilities of s41,212, last year. Building operations, as judged by the permits issued in New Haven. Hartford, Bridgeport Waterbury and Stamford, show quiet week. Dur ing the week S9 permits for buildings whose estimated cost Is $319,963. were issued in these cities. During the first week in February, 1915. 1SS permits were issued in these same cities for buildings to cost $44S, ,oS5.
 Among the more important pro- jects for which contracts have been awarded during the past week were factory buildings in Bridgeport and Hartford, high school building in East Hartford, alterations to business blocks in New Haven and Bridgeport, store and apartment blocks in Hart ford and Waterbury, two, three and fouf-famfly houses in New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport and New, Bri- tain and residence work in Stamford and New Britain.
 New plans reported last week are for a high school in Wallingford, a school dorimtory in Hamden, a fac tory in New Haven, store and apartment blocks in Stamford, Green wich, New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford, church alterations in Bridgeport, @ 20-family block in Hart ford, a 12-family block in Stamford, six family houses in Hartford, Bridge i port and New Haven, three family houses in New Haven and Hartford.
 Tn Norwich there were 29 sales of real estate last week to two year ago, the loans for the two weeks be- ing $41,37s and $26, ,250 respectively.
 In New London there were eight sales last week to two year ago. There were no mortgage loans last week The amount a year ago was $7900.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
CONFIRMATION OF
 FRANDIzS OPPOSED
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returns on railroad investments in view of the fact that questions involv- ed in the national appraisment of rail- roads now going on ultimately would have to be determined by that tribunal Summing up his case, he declared:
 Claims He Favored Railroads.
 q have shown conclusively from the records that MT. Brandeis has commit ted himself to the proposition that a return on the capital stock of rail reads of l. : per cent is. to use his own words, rather Aiggardly.' That is the return which the Interstate Commerce commission unanimously
 determined was adequate. Further
 these investors of this country have decided that a stock yielding 1-2 per cent in the market places of the country is worth noe hundred cents on the dollar. l have repeatedly
 challenged anyone to name a se-
 curity which earns that amount that does not command par or above par.
 Matter of Professional Ethics. "The other proposition which have
 attempted to show is entirely inde- pendent of the merits of the rate case ! and whether MT. Brandeis was right or
 wronk in his position as to the ade- quacy of railroad revenue. The other proposition related to a matter of
 professional ethics I have shown y l by the Interstate Commerce commis- sion with specific instructions not to | advocate any particular theory as to
 the disposition of the case. He was
 asked if he was willing to take the | burden of seeing that the other side of | the case developed and told that the | railroad side would be adequately | cared for. I have tried to show that | MT. Brandeis had expressed the great | est of confidence in the presentation of ! the rate case by associate counsel. Conceded Entirely to Railroads. | q have show that Mir. Brandeis CO.,
 operated in a friendly manner during the conduct of the case with associate
 counsel yet at the critical time Mir. | Brandeis, without warning to other | counsel, after all argument had been closed on behalf of the public. con ceded entirely to the railroads. Had | I known that such was going to be his position. had he advised us of his decision, steps certainly would have been taken for our protection and we | would have demanded an opportunity ] to be heard after NIT. Brandeis has closed the argument for the public.,-s
 Coming from MT. Brandeis, who participated with us in cross exam nation during the rate case and who was employed by the Interstate Com merce commission, consider that his ] concession was particularly fatal to the cause of the public. Our work was useless"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
THE FERTILIZATION
 SITUATION FOR 1916
Some Points Given By Prof. South.
 wick of Connecticut College.


 wick of Connecticut College.
 The abnormal fertilizer conditions of this season mean that the farmer must study his fertilizer problems cannot be purchased except in mixed fertilizers and then not over ? per cent. states Prof. B. G. Southwick of the Connecticut Agricultural College. It is extremely doubtful whether 1 per cent. potash in a fertilizer Is of importance enough to justify the ex- pense. Nitrate of soda and acid phos- phate have both advanced in price, and besides these, most other mater ials are sympathettcally higher. The nitrogen and phosphoric acid either in ready mixed fertilizers or in chemicals will cost this year from 20 to 50 per cent more than normally. The ques- tions then for the farmer to decide are about as follows:
 lst- Shall I use any fertilizer this year? The answer to this varies with the condition of the soil and the val ue of the crop to be grown. Soils that have been heavily fertilized and manured in previous years and that are naturally the most productive are the soils to select for the growing of crops which are high in value such as tobacco, onions, potatoes, and veg ldDIeS. HTODaDly Cn6S6 crops VIII pay for the use of sonlS fertilizer Crops of low value per acre such as hay and corn will not in general pay for the use of much fertilizer at 1916 prices. Man ure will give more profitable yields of these crops this year. To sum- marize:-f the crop Is high in value if the soil Is naturally productive, and if growing conditions are favorable the use Of moderate amounts of fertilizer this year wtl probably be profitable. End. If use fertilizer this year what kinds and amounts will be pro- f1table? No one can answer this ques- ton exactly for al conditions but some suggestions can be offered.
 For Topdressing Grass-No fertl- izer unless the sod is new and the stand is good; then perhaps 100- 200 pounds nitrate of soda, or sulfate o1 l ammonia or cyanamid. From 200-40t pounds of AS or 5-s might be used A light well spread topdressing o1 manure vii probably be most econon- l ical.
 For Corn-Manure vii probably be best. If some fertilizer Is needed to supplement the manure, use 200-50o pounds of fertilizer having to pen cent ammonia and 8 to 10 per cent phosphorfc acid.
 For Potatoes-Use the most fertile fields and if possible those which prev iously have received considerable pot ash Probably from 800 to 15o0 pounds
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10

the incubating process goes on the car bon dioxide thrown off increases very rapidly. The loss of carbon dioxide during the last five days of incubation was about i've -eights of the total loss of carbon dfoxid, twice as much as that given off in the third five days, ten times as much as that in the sec ond five days, and almost fifty times as muc has that in the first five days. In an incubator this carbon dioxid must be removed or at least kept be- low a certain maximum, which some investigators have found to be 150 parts in 10000. If this maximum is not to be exceeded. 100 fertile eggs will require 165 cubic feet of fresh air to be passed over and around them on the twentieth day to keep the em- bryos from smothering. A consid- erable excess of air was used in this test with no i'll effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
MANSFIELD.

Five contractors are submitting es- inmates for the new buildings here for the Connecticut Training School for the Feeble Minded. The buildings to be erected include a power house, 50 by 70 feet, to cost $10,0 a laundry, 48 by 112 feet, two stories high to cost $20,0O0; kitchen, 35x110 feet, with an ell Is by 15 feet. to cost s17,o00; dor nitory, two stories and basement, 35 by 156 feet with two els. to cost $50,- 900; another dormitory, 26 by 80 feet two stories and basement, to cost $4O,o 900, and a cottage, 33 by 65 feet All the buildings, with the exception of the cottage will be of brick and concrete. The contractors will be al- lowed two weeks to submit estimates. The plans are by Architects, Cud- worth Woodworth & Thompson, of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
MIDDLETOWN.

Henry Ehlers has the contract for an addition to Ludwig Krenz's block on Main street. Amino, Grimaldi & Amino have the contract for the mason work.
 The banking quarters of the Cen tra1 National Bank in their new building on Main street are now be- ing finished.
 The new residence being erected at West Long Hill for Thomas J. Atkins is now about completed.
 The two-family house being erected on Russell street which Henry Ehlers is erecting for himself is now about ready to plaster. Amino. Grimaldi & Amino have the contract for the mason work.
 The new block being erected on Main street for Joseph Valerie is now being plastered.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
SHOULD BE ANALYMp,
Wood Ashes May Have Low Par Cent
 of Potash and Calcium.

Due to the large demand for wood ashes on account of their potash con- tsnt every buyer should take par toular pains to have an analysis made before paying for them There is a great possibility that potash will run short in the wooG ashes. They should be bought on the unit basis of pot ash and calcium. The same thing holds true in the buying of cotton seed meal
 With the demand that there is for this product as a fertilizer, one should buy and pay for the material only on this basis. If you do not know the firm and are not acquainted with its reliability, make only partial pay
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10

of fertilizer carrying per cent ann monia and to 10 per cent phosphoric acid will pay in many cases.
 For Clover and Alfalfa-Wood ashes if possible, or lime-kiln ashes are good.
 For Oats and Wheat-Nothing if on corn land that was heavily manured last year, or if field is not in very good
 In general, the use this year of a 3-S, 3-10, 4-10, or 5-10 fertilizer in moderate amounts vii prove more pro- ftable than those carrying 1 per cent potash which Is too small an amount and will cost at least $500 more per ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
BREAKS 4 COLD
 IN 4 FEW HOURS

stops nasty discharge or nose run ming. relieves sick headache, dullness, feverishness. sofe throat, sneezing, soreness and stiffness
 Don't stay stuffed-upi Cult blow ing and snufdingi Ease your throb- ping headi Nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold Compound" which costs only 25 cents at any drug store. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, causes no inconvenience Be sure you get the genuine. Don't accept some thing else just as good" Insist on getting "Pape's Cold Compound" if you want to stop your cold quickly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

ments on goods until after analysis has been returned. If potash and lime content of the wood ashes are ex- tremely low one should figure on the cost per unit delivered at his farm, as frequently the charge added, consid- ering the small per cent of potash or calcium, would make the final cost per unit very high. Therefore figure on the cost delivered at your farm wheth- CT it is advisable to buy the material or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
16,066.5 lbs. of milk
 494,77 lbs. of butter fat

Out of a herd of nine Holstein COWS this is the sixth to make a record of over 16,000 pounds of milk and the seventh to make a record of over 500 pounds of butter. When we realize that the average COW in this state produces less than one-thfrd this amount Of milk, we begin to see how far good breeding, careful records and intelligent feeding over a period of years can carry us towards making dairying profitable. Each Holstein is a descendant of the two original COWS produced as a bisis for the hard
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
AUsPIcIoUS ENTRY
 INTO SECOND QUARTER.
Hens In Contest at Storrs Laid 3o2s
 Eggs Last Week.

The hens in the laying contest at storrs have begun the second quarter of the race just as auspiciously as they ended the first quarter Last week all the birds taken together laid 3O25 eggs CT nearly 500 more than during the preceding week and nearly 1000 better than for the corresponding week last year.
 A. Schwarz's pen of Black Rhine flanders from Burlingame, Cal. won first place for the 14th week with 50 pen score that has been made since the competition started last Novem- Der. Obed G. Knights pen of White Wyandottes from Bridgeton, R. I. and Pinecrest Orchards. Rhode Island Reds from Groton, Mass, tied for second place with 47 eggs each. Two pens of White, Wyandottes owned by P. w. Backus. Chatham, Ontario and Tom Barron. Catforth, England; Hill- view Poultry Farms Rhode Island Reds from St. Albans Vt. and Frank R. Hancock's White Leghorne from Jacksonville Vt, all tied for third place with A eggs each. This is ob- vious that virtually every breed is now making strong gains.
 The monthly awards for January have all bean made to White Wyan- dottes. Obed O. Knights pen from Rhode Island won the blue ribbon or first prize with a production of 19z eggs. P. W. Backus from Chatham Ontario won second prize with a yield Of 190 eggs and Abel Latham of Brier- field, England won third prize for the month with a yield of 1s0 eggs.
 The following table affords an inter- esting comparison between the results of the first three months of the pres ent contest and the two previous com petitions This table indicates the best pen in each of the four principa. breeds also the average pen score fol all breeds for the first three months namely, November, December and January:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
.'Pape's Cold Compound is the Surest, Quickest Relief
 Known-It's Fine!
Relief comes instantly.

Relief comes instantly
 4 dose taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold, either in the head, chest. body or limbs.
 It promptly opens clogged-up nos trils and air passages in the head,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10

New Britain-The directors of the Savings Bank of New Britain held a meeting yesterday afternoon. The re- port of the treasurer showed the best deposits at this time of the year in the history of the bank
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
HoIsteins at State College.

The Dairy Department of the Con- necticut Agricultural College reports that a Holstein COW, Fay M. End Min nie Hark, has just completed a years record as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10

operative organization helps to build is worth another chapter.
 GRANDPA LOWATER.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
Miscellaneous.

New Britains-The recent snowstorm produced twenty six cases for the po- lice court Tuesday morning for viola ton of the ordinance requiring that sidewalks be cleared of snow and ice within six hours of daylight after the cessation of a. storm.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-10
CARBON DIoxIDE IN INCUBATION

According to tests made at the West Virginia Station, it was found that as