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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02

the office Of this local board. at John
Marshall High School, for military
duty at o'clock p. NJ. on Tuesday.
James L. Phillips. Jr.. chairman of
local exemption board No. l, has Sc
lected the following men to serve in
tho first quota OF men to leave for
Camp Lee. Petersburg. on Wednesday
afternoon:
Nile p. Hemphill. los North Harrison
Street.
Samuel Dorset, 31o2 Hanover Avo-
nue..
Robert p. Wingfeld. 1sl1-A First
Avenue.
Joseph L. Lowry. South Plum
Street
Oscar A. Purcell. BIS Grove. Avenue.
j. l.. Mosby. IS South Adams Street.
I. NJ. Carncvix, COS South Pine
Street.
Charles r. Brown. 713 Spring Street.
Alternatcs:
II. l.. Knapp. 1o1 West Main Street
Il. c. Perkins. 1905 Randolph Street.
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Attn, wife and child.

ifth, wife and child.
James Norwood. 2917 e. Broad. moth
crless child; granted for one year.
Norbert II. Taylor, 2212 NJ. wife and
child.
Cleveland Coleman. gag Lawrence,
Petersburg. wife and child.
William E. Walker. 301s e. Broad,
wife and child.
David r. snoddy. 2714 e. Grace, wife
and child.
stephen S. Whitlock. 1907 N. Twenty
eighth. wife and child.
Amos J. Christian, 719 Nicholson.
wife and child.
Sandy Robinson. 14o1 N. Twenty
seventh. wife and two children.
William j. Southwark. 3S12 Lester,
wife and two children.
Frank II. Ahearn. 3413 E. Marshall,
wife and child.
Warner Toms. &c N. Twenty fourth
wife and two children.
Henry Moltz. Jr.. 361 w. Thirteenth,
Norfolk, delicate wife.
Robert Judson Wilder, 933 n. Tween
ty-eiEhth. wife and two children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
.|s)AIL|DRILL|:. !. E||:.!O { i men
SELECTED FOR SERVICE
cal Board Of Division 2 Arrangcs
.ssfo Give Men Military
81 g. Training.
lTTING READY FOR CAMP
Chairman Ellyson Wants His Men to
Report in Best Possible Condition,
3 and Urges Importance Of Regular
AttShdance on Daily Drills.

So Menpselected to serve in the National
Army spf the United States from local
sDivisions No . are to have military
straini6E every week day evening. be-
,ginningsto afternoon at 8
so,clock.snntil they are called into camp.
The drills are TO be held on the old
Richmond College campus West
Broad street, between Ryland and Lom-
hardy gStreets
No. 2.sIhas completed arrangements
where6ysJ. Cloyd Kent will have charge
Sof drifting the ISIS men in this division.
MIR Kent is an cN-Bluc having served
slas an officer in that battalion. The
Smen will be divided into two sections.
The white men will be drilled at the
western end of the campus and the
colorcd men al the eastern end Charles
Boshen and Lieutenant Waddnl have
been selected As assistants to Captain
Kent 80
INITIAL QUOTA HAS
- NOT BEEN SELECTED
The initial quota of per cent Sc
lecteds to go in training first has not
yet been picked by The board Only
those best qualified for military service
will be sent in the FIRST quota. y
number Of the men drafted in this
division-hav been drilling on the Rich
mond college campus the past few
afternoons. The men showing the
best military bearing and execution OF
military. orders will have the honor OF
being the first ones TO represent this
division at Camp Lee.
This is the second local exemption
board to inauEuratc military training
for the selected men. Division No
established military training for its
drafted men last week. and the plan
has turned out to be success. The
mon in this division entered into the
spirit OF the project. and are fast
learning the rudments OF the drill.
The drill is not compulsory and will
not be. limited TO any selected lot of
men. but will be given to the entire
quota of men selected to serve in Di-
vision No. ..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
TWO DISTRICT BOARDS
NAME THEIR FIRST QUOTA
Select Men to Report mt Camp Leo
for Military Duty on
Wednesday

sixteen additional men were an
nounccd by two local boards yestcr-
day afternoon to leave for Camp Lee.
Petersburg. on Wednesday afternoon.
James Il. Phillips, Jr., and w. A..
Clarke. Jr.. chairmen OF local exemp-
ton boards Nos and S respectively,
gave out their lists of the s per cent
or men selected to begin training first.
In both boards the quota happened to
be the same. and in both instances
eight men were selected to leave on
w cdncsday. In addition to the eight
men summoned. two alternates were
also named.
Percy Holiday. of $40 Fourth Ave-
nue.. has been placed in charge of the
SQUAD of men from Division No. 5,
while Nile p. Hemphill will be the
commanding officer OF the quota from
Division No. /.
The following is the list Of the men
selected TO leave on Wednesday after
noon for Camp Lee from Division No S:
Percy Holiday. $50 Fourth Avenue.
James Il. Farrar. 1919 Garland Ave-
nue..
Julian Pratt Todd. 514 Fourth Ave-
Thomas ]. Rcddin, 5o7 North Fifth
Street.
Patrick Almond. 4o4 Brookland Bou-
levard.
Clarence Carter. 1916 North Twenty
second Street.
Eddie r. Bohannon. 24o2 venable
Street
Clarence H. Jackson. 4os Poe Street.
Edward C. Jordan, 1900 North TWEEN
tieth Street
Leonard w. Fox. 1909 North Twenty
second Street.
These mon are ordered to report at
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RESULTS
SECRET OF SUCCESS
1t Is BY What He Accomplishes
That the iian OF To-Day
Is Measured.

Accom- pl!shment OF permanent re-
suits with his method and prescrip
ton glasses in the correction of i'm
SG2ired vision places Charles Lincoln
Smith among the foremost men of
I his profession.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
EXEMPTIONS GRANTED
OM'GROUND OF DEPENDENTS
Local Board for Division 4 Announce,
List, With RenSon> for
Discharge.

The local board for Division No.
yesterday issued the following list of
persons called, examined and discharged
from select!ve draft. with the reasons
for their discharge:
4 Daniel y. Jones, 507 Thirty first, de-
pendent mother.
i. HILL 21S1-2 Louisiana. de-
pendent wife; granted for one year.
Thomas y. Russell, 1920 Jefferson.
dependent Wife: granted for sixty DAYS.
Isaac c. Warren. .12OS Louisiana. de-
pendeptmoi her: granted fer sixty days.
Ancn@"E. Tyler, 300 North Thirty
fourth, dependent wife; granted for
one year.
Ramon Garrin LigGan, 53s Ferguson
Ave, government work; granted for
sixty days
Charles w. TaIicy. 1910 Il. Clay. de-
pendent Wife and mother.
James Snead Gatcwood. 3ll y. Thir-
ty-siXthr ntirm parents and sisters
under sixteen years; granted for one
Roy M Allen, 2317 Vcnablc. depend
ent wife; mother and four brothers.
Edmund y. Tucker. 2ll5 Pleasant. de-
pendent mother
John AN Harmon. COL N. Twenty
fourth. dependent wife; granted for
sixty days
Arthur l. stevens. 1907 y. TWENTY
ninth sfather'ess ana. moth!erlesa chill
Willie Henry Klein. aces Williams
burg, Ave dependent wife and moth
er -in-law; granted for sixty days.
Howard Gregory Brockwell, 6l3 Den
ny. dependent wife, granted for sixty
days. ~
JamesswilMam Champion. 51l Denny
dependent foster mother; granted for
sixty days.
Chaunccy L. Christian. os7 w Moi,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02

William Il. Abrams. eoe Third Ave.
Lawrence NJ. Hackctt. 3o4 East Leish.
Malcolm +. Stith. his Secocd Ave.
John NJ. Tate. 1907 Twenty second.
Catmine DeLucas. 4st f. Marshall
Major Hayden. 12iS North Sixth.
Christopher Walters. 1911 buchanan.
Ray r. England. 1903 Mosby.
Harold s; Hicks. 1918 Darlington.
Bridges kniEht. 32t Bowling Greer Road.
David Alexander. Jr.. SIG North fifth.
Erai k A. Crawford. 2olo Littlcpage
Daniel Anderson. &c King.
Sebastian 4. Hagcngast. 305 Minor.
Robert Holmes. Ills Washington
Leo Roscnthal. 50i North Fifth
James Lee Turner. 72j North Fourth.
Calvin J. Scruggs. 500 Firth Ave
Milo Grinan. 1915 North Sixth.
Edward VI. Davenport. 2l0l Short 9.
Max Glazcr. > North Fell.
Joseph w. Schoch. 1901 Goddln.
Arthur }: Thomas. Jr.. 7tl North Fourth.
Joseph Fauntleroy. 1l26 North Sixth.
William J. Ritcl. A.
Edward l.. Fiddler. 1921 Twenty-third
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
DINING ROOM

Four-piece Suite; Adam; brown mahog-
any, $50 regular value, our price S267.5O.
Four-piece Suite; Queen Anne; brown
mahogany, $3.50 regular value, our price,
$2S9.50.
Four-piece Suite; William and Mary; an
tique mahogany; $500 regular value; our
price, $342.5O.
Four-piece Suite; Queen Anne; American
walnut, regular value $780, our price 1866.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
PHYSICALLY DISQUALIFIED
Local Bonrd for Division 5 Announces
List of Men Discharged
From Service.

The local board for Division No. 5
yesterday the following list
Of men rejected because physically
cG eon,. TS s Ma 4 Wood Philadelphia
John Wilkins Will; ais 1' 81. john.
Harry Iaekson Hord: Zoe y: Nineteenth.
W Wa% noGHs ion TS s5 sos sssG"a Av.
fo sa% S:sa mIsk: j III re buchanan,
Claude 4. Tucker. 1891 North Twenty-thIrd
Edward Ii.Mklns 500 North Third. V
ResSer 5; Oven oven, Is S sr,h A Hsa'
T Ma Hsfsf"s go Ter Ho4 ASe Third
Ready Waller. 800 East Preston
6 6a1ia cd nnnse 20 E nox Il M, R
Hubert }. Turks. 1901 Florida Ave.
1 Gsn.s! Jshm nson S Ss, TG5,h lit,h
SSTxosd TlsHr 2Ss Rsns5Gfs Ave
Henry RUM; Sei SSrih Third.
Gss d aooker l:" East GsFnn Dual AYE
John {h3, W Haunt: ;5ol GaTiandd Ave.
William NJ Cooper. 1901 Porter.
Ss%s visns '' so SGr' Hen N"'h
Charles Holmes. Jr. ?3s North Fourth.
Henry r Dawson. 5l5 North First
Robert j. HolZbach. $50 North Ave.
Edward J. Evans. SIS East Preston.
Robert n. Harrison. Coz Miller Ave.
Cha rlc SpciEht, roS MAYO.
c. r. Edwards. 1910 North Twcnty-t third
Richard S. Aytns. sl9 North Third
Isaiah Elicit. 1Sl9-A Compromise.
Donald T: Boyer, So. Graham Road.
James c. Elicit. 49, North Fifth.
n: L. johnson. 5: Carroll. BinGhamton
" Y.
Julian H. Miller. COZ Miller Ave
Spencer J. Dance. Jr.. BOX So r. F. d. t.
Nat Stone. IL King.
Harvey c. Ta.h. 800 1-2 North Fifth
Wilbur 7. Payne. 1872 North Twenty-hsth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02

N. H. Dicker,on. 1908 North Twenty third
Charlie L. Tuck. 1910 Twenty-frst.
Walter Gregg. 10 Wood.
Arthur Chapman. 2l3 East Leixh.
John PulliaIn. 7s5 North Seventeenth.
GGeorEe f. stone. 1907 Paramount Ave,
Berhard r. Carter. IL Plaza.
Edgar NJ: jackson. ia North Eighth.
Elijah Williams. 1924 North Sixth
John a: NJ. Sparks. zoos North Eighth.
Mitchell Johnson. %. North Sixth.
Jacob II. Meinhard. 100 Brookland Boul
Fitzhush Leo Dixon. 1901 North Sixth.
Julian SinaI, 2. jackson a Ios East Leigh.
c. Z. Anderson. 1921 Short Nineteenth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
WING ROCKER
Special

We have selected
from our stock a
beautiful pattern of
solid mahogany, cane
seat and back wing
rocker, to sell at a
big cut in price as an
Extra Special. These
are regular $1,000
Rockers. c. air to
m a t C h same price.
Commencing Monday.
Get yours.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
HOW. TO, CHOOSE AlRmEN

maJor Hhac HI. Jones 70 Lecture Here
on Friday Even
Richmond will be made an examtna-
ton station for aviation units. n order
that members Of the local medical pro-
fession may learn tho qualities and
characteristics needed in aviators,
Major Isaac II. Jones will deliver a
lecture on Friday evening. September
Z. at $3.50 o'clock In the auditorium Of
the Jefferson Hotel on the methods of
selecting suitable airmen from those
applying for aviation service. The lee
ture. with special demonstrations and
moving pictures. will be open to tho
public.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
BED ROOM

Four-piece Suite; William and Mary:
walnut; value $1S5, our price, S15S.
Four-piece Suite; Queen Anne; antique
mahogany; regular value 5000, our price,
$167.5O.
Four-piece Suite; Queen Anne; brown
mahogany; regular value $3.50, our price,
S207.
Four-piece Suite; Louis XVI; walnut:
regular value $2S5, our price S243.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
Baptist Home Board 10 Meet,

Members OF the board of managers
OF the Baptist Home for Aged Women
VIII meet at the homo Monday morn
ing at IL o'clock for the regular month
ly business meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15
."YES, I'm FEELING
fine NOW" SAID
THIS BANGOR LADY
TT Gives Me Real Pleasure to
Recommend Tanlac for
What It Has Done" She
Tells.

"Because of what it has done for me
il gives me real pleasure to recommend
this new Tanlac, said Mrs. G. l.. NC
Lsughlin, of 347 Main street, Bangor
81 feel sure that it would be just al
helpful to others for there are so many
people who suffer just like did" Mrs
Mclaughlin continued.
~ had stomach trouble and indiges
tion,n this Bangor woman explained
"Many times after meals l would suffer
The indigestion caused me to get intt
a run down condition. Instead o.
digesting, my food would lie In my
stomach and sometimes caused nausea
| had gas and bloating and dull, Ian
guild feeling and often q bad taste II
nv mouth. My sleep was not refresh
ing because of this condition.
"Since taking this Tanlac that was s(
highly recommended and OF whicn
had read and heard so much, ! am feel
ing fine. / now have q good apPett,'
and have no trouble digesting my 1000
The result is / sleep better and an
stronger and feel generally built up o!
this tonic. Many women, and men, 100
| believe, would feel q great deal oette
II they would try this Tanlac.
Tanlac now 10 being specially intro
duced iu South Paris by Chss' d. how
ard Co. and there 10 . Tanlsc agent u
every Maine town. NeaToy ia MA
agents are: Oxford, G. 81. Jones; NOT
way, r. P. Stone; West Paris, 5. 1
White: North Paris, Fl. d. McAllister
West sumner, P. G. Barrett; Buckheid
]. A. Rawson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15
Correspondence Course In Flori'
culture.


A course In Commercial Horticulture
has been added to the list Of correspond.
euoe courses conducted by the Extension
Service of the University of Maine, Col.
lege of Agriculture.
Although the college has always been
ready to assist in solving individual
problems in Horticulture 1t has been
Thought wise to offer this complete
course In commercial work 80 that q
com preheusive detailed study OF the sub.
iect might be available to the people OF
the state. In designing the course the
commercial phases of the subject have
been kept In mind 80 that the florist,
whether he be only beginner or sue
cessful large grower, will be behefited.
Tn the last few years Horticulture hsl
advanced rapidly so that the man who
turned out crops several years ago would
not be producing crops up to the stand
ard of the present day. The floris'
cannot afford 10 grow ordinary crops bu'
must make every effort to improve tbs
uality and keep up with the times
This will mean extra study on the part
of each man of improved cultural meth
ODDS and general modern greenhouse
practice. Furthermore, this branch ol
Agriculture IL such an intensive form
that 1t goes without saying that there II
need for constant study In order to b'
better than the average.
The book to be used 10 principles ol
Rloriculture'' by z. A. White, published
nv Macmillan Company, New York City
nrice S1.75. The only expense 10 tstinl
Tho course Ia the price OF the text bool
and the postage used on letters forward
| al IN the Extension Office. The booh
NAV be secured from the publishers,
local book store, or the University Stor'
| Comnanv. Orono, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15
Soy Beans.

A large number of farmers In Windsor
County, VT, had out soy bean demon.
stration fields the past season. Nearly
200 acres were planted, either alone OF
with corn. The observations are as fol-
lows: Soy beans planted with corn al
rate of four quarts beans to eight quarts
corn per acre made Q growth varying
from 8 to 8 feet In height. Planted In
this way they were gathered BY the corr
harvester without difficulty. No differ
ence was noticed in the growth Of corr
on account OF the presence of the beans,
The beans grown alone made much
heavier growth than when planted with
corn. Beans planted without inoc ulatiou
made good growth, but did not devel
op nitrogen. bearing nodules on the roots
as did the inoculated beans. They ere
less susceptible to frost injury than corn
Seed was developed to full size 10 the
case Of beans planted alone. Stock 60,
soy beans greedily. Farmers trying
them the past season were we'll pleased
and will use them In 1917. The variety
grown was medium green, which seems
to be the best variety for the county
Soy beans arc especially rich In protein
% we'll - carbohy ydrates and fat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15
MORGAN ROBERTSON.
The Amazing Story OF . Literary
Genius.


Morgan Robertson was more than u
genius OF American literature. He
was the psychic mystery of bis time
An unlettered sailor. he grinned at tho
grammarians and wrote Sinful Peek.
a marvel vf precise English aud iniin.
table style: awed by the subtleties or
long division. he nevertheless smiled
nj the savants. solved problems In u
few weeks with which they had strug-
gled vaInly for years and invented hls
improved periscope for submarines.
Fourteen years before the Icy waters
of the north Atlantic closed over the
steel ripp"d. dying Titanic Morgan
Robertson In his story. The Wreck OF
the Titan" written In 1898. prophesied
the greatest OF ocean disasters with
uncanny. almost unbelievable faithful.
ness. When originally offered to biz
magazine the story was refused as Inn.
probable.
A few years ago statesmen laughed
at the thought Of world war. Ten
years ago Morgan Robertson was writ.
ing vivid. dramatic stories Of sea bat.
ties that parallel with astonishing a..
curacy the conflicts that are meagerly
described to Us today.
This great writer had seen the poten.
dal possibilities OF death and destruc.
ton in those undersea horrors we
knou todav as srhtna rinps
He prophesled then the great noat'
ing forts as represented today BY our
dreadnaughts. and be painted with
master strokes the startling picture OF
the dread Whitehead torpedo on its
mission Of destruction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15
TRUTH TRIUMPHS.
South Paris Citizens Testify for the
Public Benefit.

A truthful statement of q South Paris
citizen, given in his own words, should
convince the most skeptical about the
merits Of Dosn's Kidney Pills. If you
suffer from bsckache, nervousness,
sleeplessness, urinary disorders or any
form of kidney ills, use a tested kidney
medicine.
A South Paris citizen tells of Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Could you demand more convincing
proof of merit?
James n. Perry, painter, Pleasant
street, South Paris, says: ~ can recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills, as l have
used them with very fine results.
took four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills,
which / got at the Howard Drug Co.,
aud they gave me prompt relief from
pains across my back. Since then, /
have been practically free from the
trouble. Occasionally, however, i use
few of Doan's Kidney Pills and they
keep my kidneys in strong condition. "
Price soc at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doans
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Perry
had. Foster Milburn Co., Props, But
fslo, n. 7.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15

Ilpo, but was Not Ethtsnsos
the ratlines as a fireman goes up q
ladder. Il was q black night with
cold rain, and, having thrown Oh bis
oiled Jacket. be was already drenched
10 the skin. But no environment OF
sunshine. green fields and woodland
and fiower scented air ever made life
brighter to him than bad the incident
Of the last few moments, and, with
every nerve In bis body rejoicing In bis
victory and her bitter words Of four
years back crowding his mind a. q
contrasting background. he danced Up
and over the futtock shrouds, up the
topmast rigging. through the crosstreea
and up the .opgallant rigging to where
the rstlines ended and be must climb
On the runner Of the royal halyards.
Al the yard was lowered, this was Q
short climb, and be swung himself up.
ward to the weather yardarm, where
be rolled up one side Of the sail with
extravagant waste Of muscular enort,
for she had said be was not Q man,
and be had proved her wrong. BE
had conquered himself. and he bad
conquered her.
He hitched the gasket and crossed
over to the lee side. forgetting In hia
ezhilaraton the object Of the spun
yarn in his pocket and the marine
spike hung from his neck, stepped oui
on theN foot rope, passed bis hands
along the jackstay to pull himself far
thsr and felt the foot rope sink to the
sound Of swapping strands. The JACK
stay was, torn from bis grasp, and he
fen face downward into tho black void
beneath
An involuntary shrek began on hi
Hps, but was not finished. He fell
that the last atom of cir va 1aIfec
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15
From, Weak and lame
To We'll and Strong

rry them. Foley Kidnsy PilUu,cr. Pil.s ri
do FOR other men ssys sr' done for Ma
s'5is.ss;s year sos .,nSstr = aGsn s:1.ynss rsss
my back. hses.,,,n MIC ca. r No T. Il suf-
e ss,ss iss% g ss:,slss sss slsS
der. and uasnsI tried Foley Kidney
p,iis and after sssias them ssaalss sSss and
my slsas;;. s;s. as,,Sa ss.s..ssSa sssa1 1s.spp:.I.%
the aw s,,nsan sssrsnser in my sask than !.s. rxs
s:sa g. & :'isI. r. ;s.:,sa s:;.a we ssii and
ni :s :ts's g :: ~ 3. =: :.
PtiA = toe 6rGf doses. showin4
ssS@ sS. qsssly g. On alSn:yi, Syr,ns9s saS
sct,on: scs sn S stik joints and ashinf sa- nuas-
eIss they Rus ss.s1 sss e'dsssas esssaissss. ass m
~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15
NUMBER 20.

not to a girl. but to q hard. wet and
cold mizzen topgallant yard whose iron
1ackstay had bumped him severely be-
tween the eyes. Below him In the
darkness a scream rang out followed
by the roar Of the mate: Are you all
right up there? Want any helpT
he had fallen four feet
When he could speak he answered,
Pm all right. sir" And, catching the
royal foot rope dangling from the end
Sf the yard above him, he brought II
to its place. passed the seizing and I'm.
lshed furling the royal. But 1t was q
long Job. His movements were un'
certain. for every nerve In his body
was jumping In its own inharmonious
key.
What's the matter WI You up
thereY demanded the mate when he
reached the deck, and yellow clad
figure drew near to listen.
1T was nothing. sir. forgot about
the foot rope
you're a bigger lunkhead than
thought. Go forrard."
He went. and when be came aft at
four bells to take his trick at the wheel
the girl was still on deck, standing
near the companionway. facing for
ward. The mate stood at the other
side Of the pinnacle, looking at her.
with one elbow resting on the house.
There was just light enough from the
cabin skylight for Owen to see the
expression which came over his face
as he watched the graceful figure bal.
ancing to the heave Of the ship. 1t
took on the same evil look which he
had seen in his fall. The mate looked
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-15
CarrylnS Q Fowl.

The proper way 10 carry . fowl 10 to
place Il unoer the arm, the head point
Ing to the rear, and the feet held firmly
BY the hand. In this way the bird can
DO carried for miles without the least
discomfort to Il or the person carrying
Il. Readers Of "Poultry Secrets" are a.
milisr with the position.
In former years, when the writer was
q boy, the common practice was to carry
poultry by the legs, head hanging down
ward. This wss bad mode and one
that never was used By regular poultry
men. When the head 10 hanging down
ward there 10 nothing TO prevent . rush
OF blood TO II, and u 10 the belief that
many cases Of vertigo can be traced to
such acts Of carslessuess.
But still more cruel 10 lifting the body
by the wings. should the fowl struggle
whom thus handled. 10 10 very easy mat.
ter to snap the cords Of the wiugs and
thus permanently injure the bird.
Poultry roughly handled lose conf.
dence 10 their attendant, and loss Of con.
fidence In the hsunery often has . bed
effect upon the egg crop. Besldes, sny
method that points the least bit toward
cruelty should not be permitted. Gen.
tleness 10 virtue that even hens appre
oiats.