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The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
Storage Battery Talk
By Manager F. T. Kales

"A story battery is truly a wonder
full piece of apparatus, in that such
stored within such a small space"
says F. T. Kalas, manager of the
Exide battery depot. For instance,
sixty-pound Exide automobile battery
Will deliver nearly 2,OO0, ,OO0- foot
pounds of energy, sufficient to raise
its own weight to a vertical height
of nearly six miles. To crank an au-
tomobile engine a battery must de-
velop one-half to one horse power
FOR few seconds or minutes, as the
occasion requires, and it is therefore
important that the battery be kept in
good condition to perform these i'm
portant functions. When you consid-
er the work done by the bait ery, the
attention 1t requires Is small in COM
parison. However, such attention as
1t does require is very important and
essential to its satisfactory opera
tion."
Storage batteries We're first used for
starting and lighting on autos in 1912.
The first battery used was an Exide.
1t was of different design from any
that had previously been used in 9TH
er classes of service requiring storage
batteries. Thorough investigations
were made of operating conditions by
the engineers of the manufacturers.
and the Exide battery was specially
designed to meet these conditions"
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
Work on New Federal
Building Well Under Way

Nearly 1000 men are at work on the
new Federal building. Motor saws
are in operation at different places
over the property. and lines of more
flooring and side walls OF the struc-
ture are sawed by machinery, thus
saving considerable time and ex-
pense.
From B street northwest through
the Mall to the Fish Commission and
from Sixth to Seventh street, the en-
tire parking was cleared away. Ev-
cry tree and all the shrubbery have
been cut down and the ground leveled
for the building. A rise of ground
about six feet in height was cut away
by means of steam shovels.
Not only is the site formerly occu-
pied by the railroad station to be
used for the building, but the entire
area of two blocks.
Congress appropriated the money
for the erection of the building,
which is to be of wood and to con-
tain about 100000 square feet Of
floor space. 1t was stated today that
the construction company expects to
have the building completed in four
months.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
Louis P. Shoemaker Sells
Beautiful Ingleside to
Presbyterian Institution

Washington Presbyterians will be
interested in the recent purchase by
the Presbyterian Home of the Dis
trict OF Columbia of the property
known as lngleside, 1918 Newton street
northwest. This was at one time the
country home of the Walbridges, and
later was extensively improved and
remodeled by Frank Noyes, who made
tn house thoroughly modern and
beautified the grounds until 1t be-
came one of the most beautiful places
in the District. Further extensive
improvements wtre also made by
Samuel ]. Masters. the recent owner.
The house is of brick. with a stuc-
CO exterior, is two stories high, with
tower. 1t has extensive porches
and a conservatory There are eight
cen rooms and three bath rooms. It
is entered by a broad central hail,
which opens on Il large reception
room, from which a wide stairway
leads to the second floor. The rooms
on the first floor are exceptionally
large and have high ceilings. par
quetry floors and elaborate lighting
fixtures. The decorations are rich
and expensive.
The second floor contains many
handsome bed roms anod bath rooms
of the most modern type. The house
is heated by steam and lighted by
electricity and gas. There Is a two
story brick garage, sufficiently large
for a number of cars. and with living
quarters overhead.
The lot fronts $50 feet on Newton
street and has a depth Of l24 feet to
an alley. Immense oak. evergreens
formal garden and fountain render
the grounds, which are terraced and
we'll above the street level, excep-
tionally attractive.
The property is to serve as a home
for aged people OF Presbyterian de.
nomination and takes the place OF
the present home, 100 NJ street north:
west. which is no longer large enough
for the demands made upon II. The
purchasers have already taken posses
sion of the property. The architect
Claude N. Norton. has prepared plan:
which will increase the number OF
sleeping rooms to twenty by subdi.
viding the larger rooms. This work
will be completed by November.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
Wrecking Crew Starts on.
Old National Rifles Armory

National Rifles Armory, one Of the
historic landmarks in the District of
Columbia, Is to be replaced by a ten
story office building. to cost $50. 900.
Plans for the building are being COM
pleted, and the old structure is soon
to be torn down.
The armory was built by the Ma
tionaI Rifles In 1852 at a cost Of 300,
the members OF the organization pay
ing $50 a square foot for the land.
1t was sold in May, 1909. to a Chicago
man for $4,000. who paid SO a square
foot for the property. The building
contains 1874 square feet and Is $50
feet front with a depth of 113 feet
The National Rifles, which was for
many years the crack military organi-
zation of the District, was organized
in 1853 At the outbreak Of the civil
war. however, the organization was
divided, as half of the members join
ed the Confederate forces and the
other half fought on the Union side.
Many of its members fought in the
war. and now
some of its former members are off,
GERS in the present war.
The organization was for many
years the champion drill company OF
the District, being at that time Com
pany B of the Second Battalion of
the National Guard of the District of
Columbia. II was also one of the
best companies In the United States,
and Travelled to various cities TO par
ticipate in competitive drills, where
1t won many honors.
The company was reorganized in
1850. and two years later erected the
armory. The basement OF the struc-
ture was used by the company, while
the upper floor was used for balls
and many social functions. Among
the notable functions held there were
the Bachelors cotillions, Army and
Navy Club dances and charity balls.
The company disbanded in 1905, and
formed the National Rifles Veteran
Association, which still holds BAN
Duets
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
HOMES, INVESTMENTS.
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The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
DISTRICT DRY LAW
CONTINUED FROM PAGE EIGHT.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE EIGHT.
District of Columbia for any purpose
or reason.
1t cannot be exchanged for any
goods or merchandise.
You must not solicit or receive Or
ders for the purchase of any alcoholic
or other prohibited liquors.
You cannot give liquor away. The
law deems It 'illegal selling"
You cannot advertise, or cause to
be advertised. or even give notice by
signs, billboards, newspapers, periodi-
calls or otherwise. either for yourself
or some one else, the manufacturing
or selling or keeping for sale any of
the prohibited liquors.
You cannot be a party to the locker
system" 1t is absolutely forbidden.
You cannot deliver liquor to any
person.
You can have no property rights
when you manufacture, give away.
sell.a keep for sale or barter or traffic
in liquor.
Motormen and others who transport
passengers are liable TO a greater fine
than the ordinary layman.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
New Home Completed
For National Defense Body

The home of the Council of Ma
tional Defense is completed. 1t is
situated on ID street, between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth streets north
west. 1t is three stories In height
and of wood and stucco construction.
1t has a floor space OF 101 900 sjusre
feet. and will be a temporary build
ing. The building was erected on
ground recently secured by the Ma
tional Society OF the Daughters Of
the American Revolution from Leo
Simmons. The recent acquisition of
the ground gives the society the en-
tire frontage on D street from Sew
enteenth to Eighteenth streets.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
Gives Advice to
Tenants and Asks
Their Cooperation

Arthur Carr, a real estate broker, of
ll0l Z street. has issued a notice to
tenants of property under his control
which reads as follows:
THE burden of providing for the
family has increased very much dur
ing the war. This applies as we'll to
the property owner as to the tenant,
The owner of your home is not dis
posed to raise the rent, SO asks your
cooperation.
terial and labor, It is very necessary
to cut down on teht repairs"
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
BUYAIIOME IN WASHIN(iTON
And Prosper With the Capital City
More Fine Property
Sold by Shannon & Luchs

The nine-room, detached dwelling
5ao4 Fourteenth street northwest to
Helen Frances wiIlians fos. s. 80.
This is q house completed about .
year ago by shannon & LuchS. and
is one Of a row Of four erected by
them. The sale was made in con-
junction with the ofics Of Thomas
E. FARRELL.
The business property. n24 Four
teenth street northwest for Mrs.
Irene S. French. to AN investor. The
consideration was s.. 100.
A lot, having q frontage Of fifty
feet, on Georgia avenue, near But
ternut street, to Isaac Kirksteine,
who will improve the property with
dwelling houses.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
G. W. u. NOTES.

DR.. William Carl Ruediger, dean OF
Teachers College, recently addressed
the Principals Association of the Pub
lie Schools on The After-training of
Teachers"
DR.. Mitchell Carroll. professor Of
archaeology. addressed the Washing
ton Classical Club on Classical Lit
erature in Translation" Charles s.
Smith, professor of Greek at the uni
versity. has been reelected president
Of the club.
William X. Wilbur, son of Dean
William Allen Wilbur. and student in
Columbian college, has enlisted in the
naval service and has been assigned
to a submarine chaser in the mos
quito feet.
Bill Simmons. 20, Medical School.
who now is at Fort Washington with
the Coast Artillery Corps. recently
paid a visit to the university. He ex-
poets to go to France in the near fu-
ture.
Jack Connor, Is. Medical School. has
been appointed an intern at Garfield
Hospital.
Henry B. Floyd, professor of mer-
camille pharmacy in the College OF
Pharmacy. has rendered his resigna-
ton.
Stevens Hughes. president OF the ju-
nior class at the College Of Pharmacy
last year. is now in the Hospital Corps
OF the navy. He is assigned to the
Naval Hospital at Newport. r. I.
Halbert Faulkner. of the College of
Pharmacy, has enrolled in the Naval
Reserve force and is now on duty at
the Naval Medical School here.
Ellis Glycofriedies. of the College of
Pharmacy, has returned to the univer-
sity after brief illness.
Miss Grace Lake. of the School of
Nurses. has been visiting her aunt in
Takoma Park.
Miss Ida RansdeIl. of Manassas, Va,
who has been i'll for some time, ex-
poets to return soon to the School of
Nurses.
Miss Bessie Palmer. of the School of
Nurses. is taking a two months course
at Children's Hospital.
Miss Graves. OF the School of Nurses.
is spending a month with relatives in
Virginia.
Miss Emma Reh, of Chi Omega, has
accepted a position in Charlottesville.
Va, where she will live with Miss
Anna Mcknight. '1s.
Miss Theodosia seibold. of Chi
Omega, will not return TO George
Washington this winter. She expects
to leave Clinton, KY, soon for Flor
ida.
Miss Margaret Knowles, who has
been teaching for more than a year at
Portsmouth, Va, has returned to the
city to accept a government position.
She will resume work at the univer-
sity.
Lasalia McCaffrey. of Pi Beta Phi.
has gone to Chicago in the employ Of
the Department of Agriculture.
Carol Walker and Eppie Paine, OF
Pi Beta Phi, have received govern
ment appointments.
Margaret Schoenfeld. of Pi Beta Phi.
has given up her position in the De-
partment of Agriculture to resume her
day work at the university.
Miss Elizabeth Humphrey, of Sigma
Kappa, has received a temporary ap-
pointment in the Department of the
Interior.
Miss Marion Brooks, of Sigma Kap-
pa. Is teaching in the high school at
Poolesville, Md.
Ralph w. S. Hill. solicitor of the
State Department, a member of Phi
Sigma Kappa. has moved in the fra
ternity's chapter house.
Reuben Schmidt, of Phi Alpha, has
been appointed acting corporal at
Camp Meade.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
Cleveland Park Property
Sold by Shannon & Luchs

Mrs. Ellen Hale Wilson last week
purchased premises 1906 Norton place,
In Cleveland Park, from the firm OF
Shannon & Luchs, real estate brok-
ers, for 5000. The house is being re-
modelled, and Mrs. Wilson VIII oc-
cupy II on its completion.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
FOR ONLY Sc, 900
CONVENIENT TERMS.
Handsome Two-Storv Rr;ek.

In Mount Pleasant. west OF leth st Out-of.
town owner, writes US to dispose Of this house
at once. IL is a particularly attractive house
inside and out and in the very best condition
Two-story brick, six rooms. bath, and reception
ball. All rooms large and cheerful. Good lot.
ygniert section
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28

Attractive colonial brick. Two stories. Seven
large cheerful rooms hotwater heat. gas and
electric light, mahogany and white interior
finish. Handsome mantels. Front and rear
strips and screens. Convenient to stores. schools,
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
Eight Rooms on Two Floors.

Located on the Heights. west Of 18th st. One
OF the most attractive propositions for sale.
Two stories, attic, eight rooms, bath. and cellar.
'Hot-water heat. hardwood hoors electric light
front and rear porches. splendid outlook front
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
PRICE $6,250.
Half SQUARE Of 18th St.. on HEIGHTS.

wel-built two-story brick, six rooms bath,
reception hall, cellar under entire house hot
water heat, pretty mantels. attractive interior
finish. rear porches. Good location and a good
section in which to invest. Houses usually sell
and rent well In this locality
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
NEAR 9TH AND E. CAP. ST.
WE ONLY ASK $1,000

A good opportunity for speculation. Three
story hmldirg, twelve rooms hath. Lot u'rF 10.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
PRICE ONLY $500.
Northeast Bargain.
Terms. 500 cash. $500 rer month
PRICE ONLY S37S0
GARDINER & DENT. Inc

Wei built. attractive brick, two strrir xix
pcrcheS. good lot to alley, Nicely located. A
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28
Near 18th and Park Road.

PRICE $500.
UEA1nN ~ :
The Washington herald., 1917-10-28

Phone Main 4Ss. III 18th ST. y. ".
The Clio messenger., 1917-12-07
CREAM THIEVES ARE FOUND
Minnesota Official Finds That "a
Farmers In Nine Associations Have
g., Defective Machines.

"Have you a cream thief on your
farm?" is a pertinent question at the
head of a circular being sent out by
w. A. McKerrow of the agricultural
extension division of the University
Of Minnesota.
In answer to the question, Mr.. Nc
Kerrow says that A farmers In 8
cow-testing associations in Minnesota
did have cream thieves, or separators
that waste butterfat. Out of 10 sep
arators tested 1t was found that one
In five was stealing from its owner.
To prove up on your separator, 1t is
suggested that you take sample Of
your skim milk from the spout and
have 1t tested at your creamery or
at the college of agriculture. There
is no possible excuse for cream sep
arator losses.
The Clio messenger., 1917-12-07
GIVE SORE TEATS ATTENTION
Where Trouble Results From Improp-
er Milking Ointment Made Of
Zinc and Vaseline.

When cows have sore teats caused
by improper milking, applying an oint-
ment made from 1 dram of oxide of
zinc and 1 ounce Of vaseline applied
when the soreness is first apparent
will probably be sufficient. If the teats
break out in pimples which form scabs
1t Is in all probability case Of COW
pox, in which case the affected cows
should be isolated from the remainder
of the herd and due precaution taken
to prevent the spread of the disease,
which is very contagious and can be
carried to other cows in the herd on
the hands or clothes. of the mixer.
Treatment consists in applying, three
times day, an ointment made by mix
ing together drains of boracic acid,
20 drops of carbolic acid.
The Clio messenger., 1917-12-07
DAIRY
HANDLING MILK IN WINTER
Many Farmers Relax Vigilance In
Cold Weather and Low Grade q
of Milk Is Produced.

Many farmers who pay strict atten-
lion to the correct handling of their
milk and cream during the hot wealth
er relax their vigilance during the win
ter. The result is that good milk Is
produced during that part of the year
when good milk is difficult to produce
and low grade of milk when 1t is
naturally easy to produce good. Too
much dependence should not be placed
on the natural GOODNESS of the atmos-
phere, for the chances are that this
will not suffice. 1t is a noted fact that
during the fall and early winter pur-
chasers of milk often find 1t more diff
flcult to keep the product from getting
sour than they do during the hot
weather.
Milk should be cooled to at least 80
degrees f. Immediately upon being
drawn from the can and kept at that
temperature until used. If the ordi-
nary GOODNESS of the atmosphere Is de-
pended upon for this, it may be hours
before the milk reaches the required
temperature, and in the meantime mi
crobes have been multiplying which In
a short time will render the milk unfit
for use. To produce first-class milk
the same care is demanded in the win
ter months as during the summer,
cleanliness and correct temperature
being of cardinal Importance at all
times.
The Clio messenger., 1917-12-07
PROJECT FOR FARM BOYS
Wartime Efficiency Is Embodied by
M. A. c. in Plans for Winter
Short Courses.

East Lansing, Understanding of
wartime efficiency has been embodied
by the Michigan Agricultural college
in It's plans for its special winter short
courses for farm boys beginning here
on January Z. Old methods have been
so improved upon that students enroll
ing for the eight-weeks' work will be
required to do things as well as to see
and learn them.
Look this crop over-it represents
ideal wheat type. Fix it in your mind"
the student used to be told The train
ing stopped there. But In the future 1t
will go farther. In addition to fixing
the type in mind" the students will be
asked also to try their skill at raising
this sort of crop.
This actual doing Of things will be
conducted by means of special exten-
sion projects. When young man en-
rolls for the eight-weeks course In gen.
eral agriculture, forestry, horticulture,
poultry, or any one of the several 9TH
er courses offered he will in addition
to his studies be required to work out
some project when he returns to the
farm. If he happens to have taken the
short course in dairying he will be
asked to keep production and feed rec
ords Of dairy herd for at least six
months; If he has been q student Of
farm crops he will be asked to run a
two-acre test Of pedigreed variety
of barley versus local variety, or
test of pedigreed oats with local oats.
A whole list of additional projects
from which the student can select has
been prepared and performance Of
them in the case Of students enrolled
In the two-year eight-weeks' courses
will be insisted upon as requirement
for graduation.
1t is the plan of the college also to
give the short-course men a line Of
study which will assist them In more
effectively doing their bit in the direc-
ton of increased food production.
The courses will begin on January Z
and will be open to any individual 1,
the state who chooses to attend.
The Clio messenger., 1917-12-07
TELLS BEST FOWL TO FATTEN
M. A. c. Poultryman Outlines Method
for Economical Crate
Feeding.
BY C. n. BURGESS,
Department Of Poultry Husbandry,
Michigan Agricultural College.

Michigan Agricultural College.
East Lansing, Mich.-It has always
been more or less of a bone of con-
tention among Michigan poultrymen
as to what breeds and classes of fowls
are best suited for fattening under
Michigan conditions. WyandOttes
have had their champions; other men
have stood firmly for Plymouth Rocks,
and still others have taken oath to
the superiority of Rhode Island Reds
and Orpingtons. What experiments
have proved is that the honors lie not
with one. but with all. Birds of all
four Of these breeds, 1t has been found,
can be fattened more rapidly and at
less cost per pound than Is possible
with any of the others.
1t has been demonstrated beyond
question also that pure-bred fowls pos
sess the ability to take on flesh more
rapidly and economically than do
cross-bred fowls.
Owning one of the right breeds of
birds, the problem confronting the
poultryman is that of what method to
use In fattening his fowls for market.
Cockerels and hens, when fattened as
they should be, will bring the most
money, and the hens Will take on
weight more quickly than will the
cockerels. Both should be I'm full
feather when placed In crates or con-
fined.
thn fnIy nsf Ia duo
tion Of fat and flesh is aimed at, two
methods are In general use. The first
Of these consists in confining the fowls
I'm crates, allowing about one square
foot Of space per fowl. The crates
can either be made at home or pur-
chased from dealers in poultry sup
plies.
If homemade crate is desired, II
should be built 2 feet wide, 2 feet
long and 20 inches high. These Sec
tions can be constructed separately, or
they can be joined in one long, con-
tinuous crate. Lumber I inch by 1
inch should be used for the Stats on
the bottom. top and sides. The con-
tinuous crates may be made 10 feet
long, "a inches wide and 20 inches
high. These, If divided into five COM
partments, placing four fowls in each,
will hold 20 chickens each. If this
crate is then set upon a couple of
sawhorses and trough is attached
on the outside, so that the fowls can
be fed from the outside, the equip
ment is complete. Batteries can he
purchased. however, which will hold
from 60 to so chickens.
BY use of this method a pound of
gain can be put upon fowl at cost Of
from @ to 8 cents.
In the second method the fowls are
placed i'm small room which can be
lightened or darkened at the pleasure
of the operators. The chickens should
be fed regularly twice day what they
will clean up in about 20 minutes.
After feeding, the room should be kept
darkened so that the fowls will be
quiet. Lack Of exercise softens the
muscles-exercise hardens them.
These properly fattened fowls will
bring good prices in any market. The
crate-fattened fowl, however. should
be killed at home. for If shipped many
OF them are liable to reach their
destination with broken wings, as this
method of feeding causes the bones to
become brittle.
The Clio messenger., 1917-12-07
SAVE TROUBLE IN cHURNING
Give Cows One Pound Of cottonseed
Meal Each Day and Butter Will
Increase In Quality.

II farmers who have trouble churn-
ing will give their cows one pound Of
cottonseed meal daily with their bran
or chop they will have no more churn-
ing troubles. The butter will increase
in quantity and quality and color and
come so quickly as to surprise one.