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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14
GROCERY srdRE ENTERED
Automobile Tire Stolen from Ma.
chine on Lower King Street

The grocery store of NJ. r. O'Sul-
Ivan at the corner of Franklin and
Patrick streets. WAS entered by bur
glars after midnight Saturday night
ramsacked. Mr.. O'Sullivan had taken
the cash away with him at the close
of business and only some small
change remained in the cash drawer
which was taken. \ quantity of can
ned goods, cakes and pies 7was also
stolen. The door was entered by priz-
ing off the jam. For this purpose a
pair of iron shears, four feet long,
were taken from the Southern Rail-
way yards.
II. c. Kennedy, Of Washington, re-
ported to the police; that an automo-
bile tire had been stolen from the
rear of his machine while the car was
standing on lower King street Satur-
day night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14
this manner led to frame tax

this manner led to frame tax
schedule on too low Il gear.
| Now that the State is confronted
with the necessity of correcting It's
mistake of 1915 by raising the rates
on sevcra! tax subjects which, in the
opinion of the State Advisory Board
on Taxation are not bearing their
proportionate share of the tax burd-
Ell, there is opposition from every
quarter.
From the merchants Of the State
come perhaps the strongest protest
of all. These make the claim that.
while the tax rates on various kind
red subjects were materially reduced
by the special session, the merchants
taxes were left virtually as they were
before. The proposal now 10 rccast
the merchants tax schedule so as to
increase the amount received from
the larger dealers is being strongly
opposed and y large delegation will
be on hand on Wednesday night to
protest against the increase.
Notwithstanding the protests from
the merchants. the Governor and 9TH
er members of the State Advisory
Board on Taxation. including State
Auditor Moore hold the belief that
they have no real grievance and that
as class they have been subjected
to no discrimination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14
MASONIC BANQUET FEB .22nd
Prominent Men will Deliver addresses
on Washington's Birthday.

Announcement was made today by
c. Page Waller, jr.. worshipful mast
er Of Alexandria, Washington Lodge
of Masons of the speakers who will
deliver addresses at the annual ban
quet of the organization which will be
held on Washington's birthday. They
will be Hon. A. P. Gardner, member
of Congress. from Nal ksachusetts;
Hon. Martin a. Morrison, member OF
Congress from Illinois: Warren S.
Seipp. Of Maryland, and ]. Aston
Cabell, Grand Master Of Masons, OF
Virginia, Worshipful Master Waller
will preside.
The banquet will be held in the
Elks' Auditorium, and it is expect
ed that 500 guests will bs present
Previous to the banquet stated COM
munication of Alexandria Washing
ton lodge will be held in the Elks
lodge room.
Among the guests will be the mem
bers of the Washington National
Masonic Memorial Association whose
convention will commence here OF
February 2lst. The members. OF thu
association and the officers and mem
bers Of Alexandria Washington slodg'
will make their annual pilgrimage t.
the tomb of George Washington OF
the afternoon of February 22nd,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14
not luxury, but necessity to every
child in the State of Virginia"

| INV q iohdiSt DuU a liSHS'~-S' -
child in the State of Virginia"
"Can the gentlemen deny that 81
| per cent of parents are taking care. OF
their children as well as they can be
taken care off," asked Mr. Gordon.
Possibly so," replied Mr.. Leedy
'but the other one per cent must DC
taken care of by the State"
Mr.. Epes, of Nottoway, said: III
we are to have free books and COM
pulsory education let us regulate COM
pletely. Let us give the children
free lunches, free transportation. Let
US compel them to 90 to the Sunday
school and church, and pass regula-
ton fixing the hours for retiring. at
night and getting up in the morning
NIr. Buhrman, of Botetourt, suggest.
that in some sections of the State,
there would be trouble experienced
because of the difficulties Of transpor-
tation.
Mr.. Walton said that he could not
understand what was meant by "des-
titution" in the bill, but that if the
measure, which imposes q fine and jail
sentence upon derelict parents were
passed, there would be many men sent
to jail, for being unable to meet the
fines, or unable to send their children
to school
Mr. White, of Rockbridge, said ne
was opposed. on general principles to
compulsory education, but that this
bill appeared to be liberal, and if an
amendment which he would offer
would be adopted, he would support
the bill.
"My amendment" explained Mr..
White. Twill relieve parent or guar
dian from punishment, where it is
shown that financial inability prevent
the sending of the child to school.
do not object to those who are able
to send children to school, and do not
being compelled to do Sc"
Mr. Walton stated that there is now
pending constitutional amendment
in the shape Of referendum, and that
local option on compulsory education
now exists in the State. If any To-
cality wished compulsory education,
let that locality pass upon the meas
ure itself"
Mr. Whites amendment was then
adoFtctl This ,.alieye.. parents who
are financially unable to send their
to school, from the penalties
prescribed, which are fine Of not
more than $40 and Jail sentence Of
not more than thirty days, either or
both.
Mr. Edwards. Of Carroll, offered an
striking out the section
which provides that the clerk of the
district school board shall receive
fee Of three dollars for every prose-
cution. This was adopted and the
bill was sent to its engrossment Dele
gates Walton and Gordon being the
only members voting in the negative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14
NOTICE O. F. S.

4 meeting of Martha Washington
Chapter, No. AZ, Order of the East
ern Star, will be held tomorrow, Tues
day, Feb. 18th, at 7:3o p. m. in Ma
sonic Temple
SUE L. GERLACHER, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14
FINED FIFTY DOLLARS

In police court today Orry Fields.
co!ored, who on January 26tn. severe
~ assaulted Samuel Lee, colorcd,
breaking three Of the latter's ribs,
was sentenced to pay fine OF $50
and serve six months in the city j&l!
by Police Justice Cation this morn-
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

LOST-On Saturday ladies pocket
book containing money and list OF
names. Reward il returned to 42l
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

Jane Sarah Addison Wedderburn
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus
Wedderbun and granddaughter OF
Alexander J. Wedderburn. was hap'
tized in Christ Church yesterday
morning by Rev. Dr. S. A. Wallis, oil
the Episcopal Theological Seminary
The candidate represented the fourth
generation of the Wedderburn fam
ilyy which have: hecn baptized ir
Christ Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14
LOCAL BREVITIES
Alexandria Lodge of Elks will nom
mate officer tonight for the enSu-
ing year. The annual election will
take place on March 18th.

J. w. Earney, of Del Ray. with the
assistance of Harry W. Rudd. scout
commissioner of this city, is organic
ing troop Of boy scouts in Del Ray
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

The monthly meeting OF the Cham
Der of Commerce will be held in thcIi
rooms, corner of King and Washing,
ton streets. tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Graham, wife Of Edgar {. Graham,
who died on Friday afternoon. took
place this afternoon at o'clocN
from the residence. 80 Prince street
and were conducted by the Rev. j. ".
Dutfey. pastor of the Methodist Ep-
isccpal Church South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

The Woman's Auxiliary to r. l.
Lee Camp will hold their annual oyS-
ter supper tomorrow night in Con
federate Veterans Building from
to .. The proceeds Of supper will b'
used in installing electric lights II
the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

STEAMED OYSTERS AT JACOB
BRILL'S FOOT OF KING STREET.
NORFOLK OYSTERS a sRECIALTY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

The February term of the Cor
po:ation court commenced TINS morn
inr. This is chancery term and there
are few important matters TO come
before the court for consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

The pulpit of Christ Episcopal
Church yesterday morning was oc-
cupied by the Rev. S. a. Wallis. Of
the Episcopal Theological Seminary
in the absence of the Rev. w. Nor
ton who had gone to Culpeper to con-
duct the funeral Of Thomas {. Smith
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

Robert Z. Knight. vice-presldent OF
the Virginia Retail Merchants Asso-
citation and representing the retail
merchants will go to Richmond
Wednesday to appear before the I'm
ance committee of the state leglSIa-
ture which has under consideration
the increasing of the merchants IL
cense tax. Mr.. Knight had expected
TO 90 to Richmond today but the meet
ing was postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

Homer j. Councillor, of the reIlgl-
Gus work committee of the Washing
ton Y. NJ. c. A., delivered an ad-
dress Yesterday afternoon before the
Layman> League ut the lacnmahG
Theatre on The Harbor Lights
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

The alarm of. fire about eleven
o'clock yesterday morning was caused
bv the burning of Il bed in d house
on the west side OF Patrick street.
between Cameron and Queen. The
damage was slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

Remains of Louis Breen, former
resident of this city who died Satur-
day at Springfield, Mass, have been
brought here and the funeral will
take place tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-14

Fair, continued cold tonight;
Tuesday fair, with rising tenn
perature; lowest temperature
tonight about 6 degrees above \
zero. Moderate northerly winds I
diminishing and becoming mod
crate variable.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
ROLE WoS FORCED ON DADDY
Really Had No Desire to Act as Fa-
ther to the Girl, But He Had
Been ForestaIIed.

The dowagers and chaperons whis-
pered their surprise that so young and
so pretty a girl should have devoted
herself the whole evening to a man so
much her senior. True, he danced
well enough and was known as a man
of many millions. Still they had never
thought Meta mercenary.
Half way through the evening the
couple disappeared onto a balcony. The
girl sat down and the man stood gaz-
ing down at her. Without the slight
est warning he asked her to be his
wife. He was widower, as she knew.
II wanted to please you," she said,
but l did not expect this"
'Tt is the unexpected that happens" !"
he said with a smile.
I'm sorry" she said, "and I'm glad
at the same time. have been trying
to make you like me-"
"Why?"
'I like you so much. as father"
Thanks" he interrupted; I'm not
decrepit yet"
"Of course not But came here
solely to meet and be introduced to
you. Why? Because last night I
married your son."
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
IRON POSTS SUPPORT WIRE
German Idea That Makes Their
Trenches Only Little Way From
Being lmpregnabIe.

In the Atlantic Monthly Mr.. Edward
Morlae describes a very clever i'm
provement the Germans have made in
their .barbed-wire defenses. The
wires are usually fastened to wooden
posts, of course, but the Germans have
found a better support for them. He
writes:
"After we had taken the German
trench, our men set to work to remodel
it, shifting the parapet to the other
side, building little outpost trenches
and setting barbed wire. The latter
job was done in a wonderfully short
time, thanks to German thOroughneSs.
For the wooden stakes to which the
Wire is tied they had substituted soft
lion rods. three-quarters of an inch
thick, twisted five times in the shape
of a great cOrkscrew. This screw twist
ed into the ground exactly like a cork
puller into a cork. The straight part
of the rod. being twisted upon itself
down and up again every ten inches.
formed six or seven small loops in
height of about five feet. Into these
eyes the barbed wire was laid and
sOlidly secured with short lengths of
tying wire.
First cutting the tying wire, we lift
ed the barbed wire out of the eyes,
showed Il small stick through one, and,
turning the rod with the leverage of
the stick, unscrewed it out of the
ground, and then, reversing the proc
ess, screwed it in again. The advan-
tage of this rod is obvious. When a
shell falls in the midst of this wire
protection, the rods are bent and twist
ed, but unless broken off short they
always support the wire, and even
after a severe bombardment present a
serious obstacle to the assaulters. In
such case wooden posts are blown to
smithereens by the shells, and when
broken off they let the wire fall flat
to the ground"
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
TIMOTHY HAY BALED
IN THE OPEN FIELD
Many Good Points to Recommend
PraCtice-Being More GeneF-
ally Done Every Year.

The practice Of baling hay ins the
field has many good points to recon-
mend 1t and is being more generally
practiced every year. Experience has
shown that if timothy hay is cut at
the right stage and thoroughly cured,
it can be baled in the field and placed
in q closed barn Immediately without
danger.
There is probably no better time for
cutting timothy hay to be baled than
when practically all the bloom has
fallen and approximately One-tenth the
heads are beginning to turn yellow.
With good weather for curing, fair
amount of sunshine and drying wind,
it is possible to cut hay one morning
and bale it the following day, provided
the hay is reasonably free from rank
growing green weeds.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
ALFALFA HAY NEEDS
PROPER PROTECTION
Well Cured Crop Is Worth Extra
Expense Involved in Pr0vid-
ing Ample Shelter.

(By RALPH KENNEY, Kansas Agricul-
tural College.)
Alfalfa hay should not be left unpro-
tected from rains, as is now the prac-
tice on many farms. Well-cured al
falfa hay is well worth the extra ex-
pense involved in protection from ex-
posure to rain and unfavorable wealth
er. Such hay will command a high
price on the market if sold, and VIII
all be in a salable condition. Like
wise, if fed on the farm, it will have
more nutritive value than if exposed
to all kinds of weather.
Cheap sheds for storing alfalfa may
be constructed from poles 20 feet long
set into the ground and supporting a
pitched roof of corrugated steel or
some prepared roofing. The sides need
only be walled for the upper or z
feet, thus preventing dashing rains
from beating into the stored hay.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
START SLOWLY BUT
RIGHT WITH SHEEP
Expert at Madison Station Ad-
vises Use of Purebred Ram
of Strength and Vigor.

Two outstanding hints for new set
tiers or any farmer who contemplates
going into sheep raising are included
in a bulletin by Frank Kleinheinz
which has just been published by the
agricultural experiment station at
Madison, Wis. These are ''use pure
bred ram of vigor and type, and start
with small flock"
Ewes from the western range may
be bought and used with purebred
sires of good mutton breeds with ex-
cellent results, offspring from the
first cross having made splendid rec
ords in repeated trials at the station
and other farms in the state. A
small flock handled right will develop
in a short time into large and profit
able one.
Copies of the bulletin may be OBJ
tanned by writing to the college OF ag-
riculture, Madison.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
KEEPING UP THE MILK FLOW
Summer SiIo Gaining Favor as Source
Of SuccuIent Feed-Some Grain
Should Be Given.

The summer silo is gaining favor
rapidly as a supply source of a suf-
fcient amount of succulent feed. Many
dairy farmers feed silage every day in
the year and especially when pasture
is not to be had. A small silo built
and filled in the fall to be opened in
July is the most economical method of
supplying a succulent ration during
short pastures.
Silage left over from winter feeding
may be kept with very little loss un-
til midsummer. Cows should be fed
from 20 to 90 pounds of silage each
day. Silage alone does not furnish a
balanced ration so some grain should
be fed, especially to the cows that
give the most milk.
At least one pound of cOttOnseed
meal should be included on the daily
grain ration.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
TRAIN YOUNG TREES
DURING THE SUMMER
Where Too Many Limbs Are
Starting They May Be Thinned
Remove Rank Limbs.

From time to time during the sam
mer go over young trees to guide their
growth. If too many limbs are start
ing from a given point, they may be
thinned to the required number. Ii a
rank limb tends to fill the center or
cross other limbs, it may be removed.
If the strongest limbs all grow in the
same direction, thus giving one-sided
tree, they may be pinched back, thus
encouraging other limbs to start on
the opposite side to balance the frame
work of the tree. In the case of up
right growing varieties, particularly,
the main limbs often tend to grow
straight upward instead of spreading.
In such cases the tips Of these upright
limbs may be pinched back. This viii
induce side limbs to grow outward.
thus securing a spreading form.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
Lono-Felt Want.

automobile accidents are so
numerous" remarked the prolific in
veDtor, that 1 believe there will be
a great demand for my latest inven-
ton"
What is the nature thereof?' asked
the owner of the big red car.
It's a shock absOrber," answered
the man behind the idea.
"HuhT' grunted the other, "the
woods are full of shock absorbers."
Eyes, l know" rejOined the inven-
tor, "but this is different. 1t is for
pedestrians to wear when crossing
Streets"
And throwing on the high speed
gear, the inventor started for the
millionaire class.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
(By M. A. r. KELLY. Missouri College
of Agriculture.)

(By M. A. X. KELLY, MISSOURI OOuSSe
of Agriculture.)
A good sanitary water supply is nee
essary on every farm. Where springs
and running water are not present 1t
is necessary to rely on wells and a
tank big enough to hold three or four
days supply. Concrete is good ma
terial for such tanks. 1t is easy to
handle, can be made in any shape or
size, and is easily waterprOofed. The
sand and gravel necessary for con-
structing the tank are often found on
the farm, and if such is the case, the
cost of constructing is materially re-
duced.
A good mixture for concrete tanks
is one part cement, two parts sand and
four parts broken stone or gravel. If
neither gravel nor broken stone can
be obtained, a mixture of one part ce-
ment and three parts of coarse sand
can be used. The cement and aggre-
gate should be thoroughly mixed and
the resulting mixture well stamped or
spaded when placed in the forms. Aft
er removing the forms the sides Of the
tank may be flushed with a mixture of
cement and water to smooth up any
little Irregularities.
Reinforcing Material.
Heavy woven wire fencing may be
used to re-enforce the tank. Lap the
ends of the re-enforcing at least six
inches. The reinforcing for the walls
should be placed near the outer side
and well covered with concrete.
1t is preferable to have the forms OF
green lumber. If seasoned lumber Is
used, it should be dampened with wa
ter before the concrete is poured into
the forms. This will prevent the dry
boards from absorbing the moisture
from the concrete, which if permit
ted, would cause the walls Of the tank
to crack.
Make the bottom of the tank small
er than the top by sloping the inner
walls. This Will prevent ice from
breaking the walls. The inner forms
should be built so that they may be
easily removed. A wedge can be
used to advantage if the forms swell
and are difficult to remove. Avoid
heavy pounding and prying as green
concrete is easily cracked
While it is less difficult to build
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
SKIM MILK NEEDED ON FARM
Excellent Feed for Calves, Chickens
and Pigs-Don't Send to Mar
ket in Cream.

Creamery men advise the farmer to
sell only rich cream, because it is an
advantage to all parties concerned.
Every bit of skim milk is needed on the
farm as feed for calves, chickens and
pigs, and it does harm instead of good
if sent to market in the cream.
OF course, if the cream is sold by the
pint or quart, instead of on a butter
fat basis, the story is somewhat differ
ent, but wherever the grading system
is in operation, every bit Of skim milk
marketed is worse than wasted so far
as both buyer and seller are concerned.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
FEEDING VALUE OF ALFALFA
important That Hay Be Cured So as
to Save LeaVes-Rake Into Wind
rows Before Dry.

Two-thirds of the feeding value of
the alfalfa plant is in the leaves. If
the leaves are lost in curing only one
third Of the feeding value remains.
This makes it important that alfalfa
hay be cured so as to save the leaves.
This means that the alfalfa must be
raked into windrows before the leaves
dry or they will fall off. The alfalfa
should be raked into windrOws an
hour or two after being cut. This not
only saves the leaves but also keeps
it green and more of the flavor is re.
tained.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
coNcRErE TANK IN cow YARD.

rectangular form for the tank, the
round type is stronger and calls for
less concrete.
A band saw is best for cutting out
the ribs for the round form, although
a hand saw will do very well. AS it
is a difficult task to cut them out in a
circle, saw out a triangular piece, re-
moving as much material as possible.
Finish the circle by cutting out the re-
naming material with a good sharp
hand ak.
The material needed for the con-
struction of a six-fOot concrete tank
which will hold 400 gallons of water
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
FOR HAIR AND SKIN HEALTH
cutieura Soap and cuticura Ointment
Are Supreme. Trial Free.

These fragrant, super-creamy emol-
Iients keep the skin fresh and clear,
the scalp free from dandruf, crusts
and scales and the hands soft and
white. They are splendid for nursery
and toilet purposes and are most eco
nomical because most effective.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09

They are MIXED faster and more gen.
tly than most hand-milked COWS.
One man can milk II to % cows an
hour with the proper equipment of
machine. The speed made depends
more on the operator than on the ma
chine. However, if you had to hire
one man eight hours each day to do
the milking, you would get more profit
than you would by taking a half
dozen farmhands from the fields an
hour earlier than they should quit
work.
In the past much trouble has been
experienced in getting efficient ma
chimes. Many of the earlier makes left
much milk in the udderS to be re-
moved by hand. Great improvements
have been made in the last few years,
however, and now machines can be had
that will remove practically all the
milk.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
Charity.

please, kind lady," said the way
farer, 81 amt had a bite to eat in "a
hours"
"You are just the man I'm looking
for" replied the lady of the house.
''AIy husband gathered a mess Of mush-
rooms this morning, and 1 want to
make sure they are not tOadstOOls.
Just wait moment and I'll bring you
a dish of them"
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-09
Awful to CONTEMPLATE.

The fat plumber and the thin car
penter engaged in their usual conver-
sation.
"There was great excitement near
our shop today"
"What caused it?"-
Man hit by an automobile"
"Hurt him much?"
mo, but at first they thought he was
killed"
"What made them think that?"
"He was carrying a cherry pie and it
mashed under one arm. Youngstown
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