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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
HELP sWAYING YOUNG TREES
Much Injury Can Be Prevented by
Employing Stakes as Shown In u.
IustraNion Herewith.

Many young trees, through the &C.
ton of the wind, weave about and
wear all opening in the soil at their
base, thus admitting water and air to
their detriment. One can keep a close
watch and straighten up these loos-
ened, swaying trees, filling in around
them as necessary, especially after
strong Winds which usually accom-
pany a rain that has made the ground
soft and yielding, but sometimes this
is not done till incalculable damage
has been done the trees. The prevent
ives illustrated are preferable to the
"cure," writes M. Coverdell Of Iowa
in Farm and Home.
In Fig. l four stakes are driven
firmly in the ground and soft strings,
a, run from stakes to tree trunk, al
lowing only slight movement of trees.
in Fig. 2 one stake is driven on the
north side of tree and one on west
side. Stiff sticks, a, are securely
tied to stakes and trunk Of tree.
Sticks must be wrapped with cloth
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
ERADICATE ALL OK MARBLES
Hides Are Lessened in Value and Milk
Production Decreased by Pres
ence of GrUbs.

When you find small Jumps on the
back of an animal with round open
ings in them, squeeze them and the
grub that burrows under the hide Will
be found. These are OK MARBLES. XIII
them, for they are one link in the life
cycle of the OK MARBLE fly.
Hides are reduced in value from 1
to 2 cents a pound by the presence OF
OK MARBLES. Flesh is sometimes so
damaged as to be unfit for sale. Milk
product w is lessened by the presence
of numerous grubs. Cattle in general
are annoyed seriously by these war
bles. Removing and destroying all the
grubs from infested cattle will reduce
the number of egg-laying females for
next summer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
Contented Sow.

enough, but hog goes through. If
there is no hole In the fence it makes
one. OF course If the fence was so
tight at first that the hog could not
get through, 1t won't bother you the
second and forty-ninth time.
Insufficient or irregular feeding, or
failing to supply something which the
animals crave in the feed makes hogs
restless and ready to take the first
chance Of exploring the outside world
in hopes of finding what they failed
to find in their troughS.
1t saves time and patience to keep
them contented and at home.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10

If the animals can find place for
their muzzle between the sharp spines
of the mescal they greedily eat the rich
heart. Many miles of desert plain,
though it may furnish no feed for
stock, presents the foliage, with its
giant carbon, towering and tapering
cirio and ocotillo, garambullO and pi-
ITALIA.
Going In from the main road, just
before reaching San Luis, the trail
passes over bare hill which Is strewn
with huge granite boulders and wind
ing between those the traveller sudden
ly looks down upon a clump of feath-
cry palms clustered about the water,
a most grateful sight after many miles
of sand and rocks. vt"
Wonderful Floral Display.
For the most part in the desert
there is no grass, horses and burros
living on the branches Of small leaf
less tree called dipua.
Surrounding Calmalli these branches
are Topped off, made into bundles and
packed to the mining camp on the
backs Of burrOs from distance Of ten
or fifteen miles. The ability Of AMI
mails to support life on dipua is, how
ever, an acquired art, for animals that
are taken into the region from Gods
country at first refuse 1t, and can only
be induced to eat it by the bitter force
of starvation. Yet 1t was on the bor-
der of this desert where l saw the
most beautiful floral display that l
ever witnessed; miles Of glorious white
lilies, the desert amaryllis, frequently
showing as many as Is superb flowers
on one spike. The bulbs were very
deep in the ground, usually about one
foot below the surface, and from the
growth displayed must have found
abundant moisture, though 1t had prob
ably been many months since rain fell.
The flowers gave out delicious fra
GRANGE and were quite as large and
fine as the Easter lily furnished by
our florists.
1t was an excellent example of the
wonderful surprises and contradictions
presented by the desert. Often where
it seems as though nothing could pos
sibly grow, there will appear in the
spring, as If by magic, beautiful flow
ers of varied hues, though usually
there will be displayed only flower
stalk, with very little establishment
of leaves for nature In such places Of
stress, boards her energies to the ex-
treme, and expends none Of them on
appendages that are not absolutely
necessary to the perpetuation Of the
plant.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
COMMON CAUSE OF TROUBLE
Next to Overlooking Calf Is That OF
Feeding Milk Too Cold-Feed
at Blood Heat.

Possibly next to overlooking the
calf on milk, the commOnest cause OF
trouble is that of feeding milk too
cold.
Feed milk at as nearly blood heat
(98 degrees F.) as possible and re-
member that 20 degrees below blood
heat may result in a case Of scours
with very young calves.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10

where they come in contact withstree.
This also Is fine method of straight
ening up tree with a crooked trunk,
one of the stiff sticks being bound to
the trunk at point considerably high
er than the other, and third stick at
tached to the stake, lower down on the
trunk The length of these sticks will
be determined by the crook Of the
tree, they being arranged so as to
pull it straight. Sticks should be
forked, to facilitate fastening to trunk
of tree.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
PREVENT LARGE DAIRY LOSS
Contagious Abortion Costs Farmer ana
stockman $2o,ooo,ooo Yearly In
Dead Calves.

Every farmer and stockman should
fight contagious abortion In his dis
trict, and do his part to save $2O,OOO,-
600 loss in dead calves and sterile
cows. The disease is preventable ana
controllable. Isolate affected animals,
treat aborting cows, disinfect the bulls
and clean up the premises. This Is
good business for cattle owners.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10

last. Whatever they were, tlcrls en-
that the very next morning The aston
ished town spied green and white
board hanging outside the little new
shop over by the wall. 1t bore the le-
geni:
NICHOLAS WYE, SIGN PAINTING
AND OTHER FINE WORK.
And in the shcI the artist had speci-
mems of his skill to show to inluirers.
The result was rush of custom which
promised to last.
made seven dollars today" Old
Nick Informed Flors one afternoon
when she looked in at the cottage"
on her way home. "There'll be work
enough, and I've always been looking
for some jcL that wasn't too steady to
let me so fishing more or less"
'I'll go with YOU vowed Floris with
long breath. "Only think, Nick, Of
sun and air ard freedom after five
years of that stuffy schOolhouse. like
liberty and a trout brook as well as
you 10. And housekeeping in two
rooms isn't going to hinder much.''
"Then you amt repented YETI" asked
Nicholas. Il laid awake half the night
wondering if Id dreamed it-that you
said yes when I asked you if you'd
marry Old Nick. l expected you'd get
thinking how the neighbors would look
ut it,"
~ don't care how anybody looks at
it," averred the little teacher serenely,
except ourselves. And of course
said yes. DO you suppose | was going
to let any ether woman glide around
on those lovely green floors"
Copyright, 1915 by the Mcclure News
,,.tr,.,. S,NnIiratel
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
HORSE CARE tt WET WEATHER
First scrape Animal, Then Blanket
Him, Giving Good Rubbing-keep
Legs Warm and Dry.

When the horse comes in wet with
rain, first scrape him, then blanket
him, and rub his head, neck, loins and
legs. If the weather is cold put on an
extra blanket n 20 minutes. Change
the wet blanket when the horse dries.
1t is important to have the legs warm
and dry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10

dairy, for this is most likely to be
deficient, and larger rating will have
tendency to stimulate the dairy de-
selopment. Some stock shows ana
fairs fix the ratio at so per cent for
each but the rating given above seems
better. More emphasis is being placed
on the development of the dairy quail
ties of this breed, bringing 1t back to
its original standing among the breeds
of the world-one of the best for
dairy purposes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
SlLAGE IN PRODUCING MILK
Increase of II Per Cent Is Seen in Test
Conducted by Ohio Expert
ment Station.

. Cows fed a ration composed largely
of silage produced II per cent more
milk and % per cent more butterfat
than those given ration consisting
mainly of grain in feeding test con-
Quoted for 121 days ut the ONO ex-
pertinent station. The silage ration
was also cheaper for milk production.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
COMFORTABLE PEN FOR SOWS
Cheaper to Warm Animal With Rea-
sonabIy Good Building Than to
Furnish Alfalfa.

Do the hogs have warm, dry beds?
Remember that 1t is matter Of econ
omy in rearing hogs to provide them
with comfortable quarters. 1t is
cheaper to warm a hog with reason
ably good building, with straw and lit
ter, than to burn alfalfa hay and 60
cent corn in maintaining the heat of
the animal body.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
SUBSTITUTE SILAGE FOR HAY
Can Be Safely and Probably Done In
Rations for Horses and Mules,
Says Missouri Station.

Silage can be safely and prof1tably
substituted for a part Of the hay In
the ration for work horses and mules
at the rate o. two pounds for one
pound of ha.b is the conclusion
reached by the Missouri station after
two years triasA
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
TIME TO PRUNE GRAPEvI"ES
In Cold Climates It Is Well to Wait
Until Severe Cold Weather 10
Practically over.

In mild climates November Is the
time to prune grapevines; but In very
cold localities it is safer to delay the
pruning until severe cold is practically
over--say the latter part of February.
Cut back new wood so as to leave
only two or three buds on each cane.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
CHIEF FACTOR IN CREAMERY
Much of Success or Failure Depends
Upon Density of Cream-Thin
Cause of Big Loss.

The density of the cream is one Of
the most important factors in the sue
cess or failure of creamery.
Thin cream is chiefly responsible for
the abnormal loss of butterfat and
quality of butter and hence the low
price paid the patrons for butterfat-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
USE SHORTHORNS FOR DAIRY
American Association Representing
This Class Fixes Basis at 60
Per Cent for Milk.

The question is often asked, in judy
ing dairy, or dual-purpose Shorthorn
cattle, how much is allowed for beer
and how much for milk. The Ameri-
can association representing this class
of cattle fixed the basis at GO per cent
for dairy qualities and 40 per cent
for beef. This is very good basis to
work from. More should be given for
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
KEEP ALL SWINE CONTENTED
One Of Most Difficult Animals to Con.
troll Once It Gets Habit Of Break
ing Out Of Pasture.

When hog once gets the habit Of
getting out of it's yard, pasture or
whatever it's enclosure may be, it is
one Of the most difficult animals to
control. You can stop breachy horse
or COW If you build a fence high
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
Famous Gretna Green.

Gretna Green is a village of Dunn
fries, border county Of Scotland and
near the border line between Scotland
and England. Formerly common re-
sort of runaway couples from England,
the practice was broken up by an act
of 1856, which provided that no mar
riage should be valid in Scotland I'M
less one of the parties had lived in
Scotland for the q days next pre-
ceding the marriage, or had his or
her usual residence there at the time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
permitting RAM WITH EWES
Not Advisable to Let Him Run With
Flock Longer Than Six Weeks
to Prevent Accidents.

Never let the ram run with the ewes
any longer than six weeks, for he will
butt them around and cause them to
lose their lambs.
They will mostly all get with lamb
sooner than this, but 1t Is best to keep
him in long enough to be sure.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
DON'T Do Ii.

Self-pity is the most elusive and de-
ceptive form of selfishness; it beguiles
the most acute mind which yields to it,
and disintegrates the dearest judg-
ment If it becomes habit.-Hamilton
w. Mabie.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
Preparedness.

Bernard, three years old, overheard
his father saying something about a
new bumper for his auto. Running to
his sister, he said: "Pa is going to
get new bumper so some old pump
kin trasher won't run into him."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
The Canker.

"Be joyful; eggs are coming down."
"Ain't that just my rotten luck And
I was going to have custard pie al
my lunch to make the other girls en-
vious Of its luxury"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
Not Much.

The Romans Thanksgiving was ded-
icated to Ceres, goddess of the harvest.
1t twas a day of worship and rustic
sports" Times haven't changed much
New York Telegram.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-10
But No One Is Perfect.

"a perfect wife never nags," says a
writer in an exchange. That's true.
And perfect husband never gives
cause for nagging. baltimore Star.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-11
NEW YORK RANDOM
 ALL DISAPPOINTED
Zimmerman Fails to Swat the
 Pill With His Willow
BATTING KINGS INACTIVE
Hundreds of Rooters Out Early today to Get a Chance to Pick out a Seat in the Bleachers- rs:-Didn't Mind Cool Weather.

Polo Grounds, New York, Oct. it, The Chicago White Sox. thrown back by singing defeat at the hands of the Giants, attempted a counter thrust today on the National league champions in the fourth game of the Worlds series at the Polo Grounds battlefield. The Giants. inspired by victory over the American leaguers, planned to make it two straight today and even up the series. About 33,OO0 persons saw the fray.
 A showery morning was followed by clearing weather. Overhanging clouds gave way grudgingly before a fitful wind and the outlook deterred hum dreds from making the trip to the ball yard. Some seven thousand fans stretched on a solid line away from the turnstiles, when they were opened at II o'clock. The playing meadows were fairly fast, the ground keepers having blanketed the diamond and from the rain.
 The White Sox cannot sec another victory for the National leaguers. Schupp was knocked out of the box in Chicago last Sunday and they be- lieve he cannot come back.
 Chicago supporters point out that with the exception of John Collins fielding yesterday, when he dropped two comparatively easy flies off Kauff's bat the team played very steady ball.
 Manager Rowland has lost none of his optimism as a result of the de- feat. He declares himself just as sure of winning the series as he was when his team left Chicago. He had hoped, however, to win the title in four straight games, he said.
 As usual Manager McGraw had lit tie to say. T have real ball club and before the series is over the White Sox will be aware of that fact, he told friends.
 Fans in large numbers were out early waiting for the gates to Brush stadium to open. The victory and the possibilities of the day helped the long lines Of men and boys to forget the cool weather.
 Today's game was the last in which the players share in the receipts. Bc- ginning With the fifth game all the receipts go to the two clubs With the exception of ten per cent. that goes to the national commission and a certain percentage to the two leagues.
 After today's game the scene again shifts to Chicago, where the fifth game will be played on Saturday. If 8 sixth game is necessary it will be played on the Polo Grounds Monday.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-11
GERMANY FINANCED
 IRISH PROPAGANDA
President Told of Plans to Foster Ger man and Irish-American Inter.
 csts in the United States.

Washington, Oct. 11.-Germany financed Irish-American propaganda organization in the United States as early as 1909 to combat the newly developed movement for celebration of one hundred years of peace be- tween America and Great Britain President Wilson has learned from leaders in the centenary celebration.
 John A. Stewart of New York, chairman of the American branch of the centenary committee who recent ly called at the White House with Fl. s. Ferris of London. leader in the British phase of the moveme ent, brought evidence that within five weeks after announcement of the centenary plans. early in 1909, Ger man and Irish-American interests in the United States formed a number of associations and leagues to foster in- terest in German affairs.
 Most of these organizations, MT. Stewart informed the president, short ly became merged with the American Truth society whose president, Jere- miah O'Leary, was mentioned in the secret message to Count von Bern storff from the German governme ent, disclosed yesterday by Secretary Lans- Ing. One of the activities of the or ganizations was to erect elaborate monuments over the graves of prom lnent Communications and to give publicity to historic roles played by Germans in the United States. De- velopment of the British American peace centenary movement was com batted by the German propagandists In a multitude of ways, extending even to lobbying against bills in state leg islatures to promote the centenary celebration planned for 1914 and dis arranged by the war.
 MT. Stewart offered to place at the disposal of the president or state de- partment records of the British. American peace centenary commit tee, indicating that German-Irish pro. paganda to exploit American public opinion came into existence at leas1 eight years ago.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-11
MAKE STRONG ATTACK. 2 Allied Troops Are Defeated AccQrditl to Bulgarian Statement.

London, Oct. 11.-Allied troo3 made a strong attack Tuesday soutI of Doiran, north of Saloniki, accord ing to the Bulgarian official stat1 ment issued Wednesday. The q tacks begun after violent artillery fit for A hours, were broken up at twl points by the Bulgarian artiller1 The Entente losses are reported have been heavy while the Bulgarialj suffered only slightly. Allied trooI| who gained a temporary footing in oT1 of the Bulgarian advanced trenche] the statement claims, were fcfthr killed or captured.
 The official statement from Bcrfj| on Wednesday said that southwFst Lake Doiran, ''the BulsarisanE d( pulsed several British detaohnleAg which attacked after lengthy ar.tsI lery preparation" There has been .1 British statement on this fighting.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-11
GAME IN DETAIL.
First Inning.

First Half.-The Giants supporters arose enmasse and gave vent to pro- longed cheers as the Giants ran out on to the field. The crowd was not as large as that of yesterday and there were many vacant spo$s in the out field bleachers as John Collins walked to the plate for the Sox. Zimmerman took John Collins grounder and threw him out. McMullen's grounder bounced off Zimmerman's glove for a hit Ed. Collins famed a wide curve fooling him. Schupp wasted one. but McMullen held first. Herzog threw out Jackson at first. No runs, one hit, no errors.
 Second Half-Burns drove a high fly which Felsch took after a short run. Ed. Collins made a nice place on Herzog's hopper and got his man at first. McNullen got Kauff's boundcr and nailed his man at first. No runs, no hits, no errors.
 Second hlntng
 First Half-Fletchcr took Fel5ch' s hot grasser and threw his man out. schupp had plenty of speed and kept the ball low, SchIpp tossed out Gandil. Weaver fished for Schupp's high curves and was, strike out victim No 'runs no hits, no errors.
 Second Hdlf-E: Collins threv out Zimmerman. MeMullen threw out Fletcher. Robertson came in for a good hand from the crowd. Eaber threw out Robertson at first. No runs, no hits, no crrors
 Third Inning.
 First half-Schak singled sharply to left field. Faber popped to Schupp trying to bunt. On tho hit and run play Collins fouled the ball. John Collins famed. Schupp kept Schallk close to first. McMullen also struck out. The crowd cheered Schupp to the echo. No runs. one hit, no errors.
 Second half-Holke struck out but Schal1 had to throw him out at first. Rariden popped to McMullen who had to run toward the stand to take the ball. Schupp beat up the air and went back to pitching. No runs, no hits, no errors.
 Fourth Inning.
 First half-E. Collins got a double past third. Rariden tried to pick off D. Collins at second. Jackson lifted to Hcrzoz. E. Collins was picked off by Schupp, the play being Schupp to Herzog to Zimmerman. F'elsch struck out and the stands were in an uproar. No runs, one hit. no errors.
 Second Half-The crowd booed Ed. Collins as he went to the field. Burns struck out. Ed. Collins tossed out Herzog at the initial bag. Kauff
New Britain herald., 1917-10-11
SPRINGFIELD HAS
 A DOUBLE MURDER
Husband and Daughter Dead,
 Wife Critically Injured
POLICE SEEKING RELATIVE
Fred Gallara1i, 28, Was Recognized
 aS One of Two Men Who Entered
 Around-EScaped By Automobile.

Springfield. Mass. Oct. H. Clement Martini of West Springfield and his daughter, Mrs. Della Rose Gallarani, are dead, and Mrs. Gar ralla Martini, wife of Martini, Is in @ critical condition in hospital here as the result of a shooting in the Mar tini home early today.
 Fred Gallarani is being sought by the police in connection with the shooting. His wife Amelia, a relative of Clement Martini Is missing and the police believe Martini has carried her away. She had not lived with her husband for several years but made her home with the Martinis.
 According to the police the shoot- ing occurred after Gallarani had forced an entrance to the home. The police say that about three months ago Gallarani came to the Martini home and forcibly took his wife away in an automobile keeping her several days. She escaped and returned to the Martinis. An automobile was heard in the vicinity about the time of the shooting so the police believe one may have been used to spirit Mrs. Gallarani away. Gallarani Is 26 years old.
 Mrs. Garnalla Martini said in the hospital today that two men were concerned in the shooting. She did not recognize the second man.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-11
THRl1E ARr. ARRESTED.
Accused of Plot to Exrcrt I1iuSs1c
 AEatnEt tlic Law.

New York, Oct. 11.---A pot to cj Hort tungsten, a metal used to hardsI steel, from this country on board Ill Scandinavian American liner Cnitej States. in violation of tho espionAs| act, and President Wilson's proclaln3 tton was broken up today by fcicf'1 agents with the arrest of three md here. The illicit export of the motd presumably for Germany, has bod going on for some time. the Gntt9 states attorney announced.
 One of tho men arrested wns Eri] Ge"undal. a steward on the Unita States. Federal agents say they foun on him a brass check for suitcaa which when located and opened, cbl tRined forty pounds of tungsten, n that 6 search of the liner brought light 160 more pounds concealed fil der state room floor.
 The other two men arrested wei Waldemar J. Adams and Robert Co lin, both Swedes. When arraigned D, fore @ United States commissicfl fl | they were held in $2,500 ball wf1f Oerundal was held in $3,50O.