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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20

ence to it's powers or duties. or to
the creation, supervision, regulation,
or control OF corporations, or to the
subject of taxation, as II may deem
wise or expedient, or as may be re
CURED by law.
The state corporation commission
shall annually ascertain and assess.
at the time hereinafter mentioned,
and In the manner required of the
board of public works. ny the law In
force on January the first, nineteen
hundred and two, the value of the
roadbed, and other real estate. rolf
ing stock. and all other personal prop
erty whatsoever Except to franchise
and the non-taxable shares of stock
issued by other corporations), In this
state, of each railway, corporation
whatever its motive power, now or
hereafter liable for taxation upon
such property; the canal bed and 9TH
err real estate, the boats and all other
personal property whatsoever Except
of stock issued by other corporations)
in this state. OF each canal corpora
ton, empowered to conduct transpor-
titions, etc, etc.
The rights. privileges and proper
ties which through the law fan under
the inspection, regulation, controH and
assessment of the commission are OF
the greatest magnitude. and are de-
pendent upbn and corelative with all
other material commercial interests
of the commonwealth--me
mechanical. manufacturing and agri-
cultural-hence the assessor ents made
by the commission is function of
such Importance that IL must affect
vitality, not only the corporate inter-
ests. but consequentially all other
property holdings in the state which
are subject to taxation.
From the foregoing it is patent
that at least one Of the members of
the commission must be a man learn
ed in the law, and possessing those
qualifications prescribed for Judges OF
the supreme court of appeals. II IL
also patent that any member of the
commission not learned in the law
should at least possess well bal
anced, discriminating and judicial
mind that he should be a man of
affairs. man Of good judgment and
practical business experience, CONVEX
SAINT with affairs of state, PROPERTY
values, and the great commercial and
agricultural interests of the common
wealth; well rounded. energetic man
of weight and ability--a man whose
record and qualifications recommend
him to the people as being the man
for the place.
The members OF the commission
are appointed by the governor. sub
ject TO confirmation by the general
assembly In joint session.
I'm short time the governor will
place before the general assembly the
name of q man to I'LL a position on
the commission. The governor is a
man of affairs, sound judgment. ripe
experience and ability. He is a man
who thoroughly recognizes his duty,
as her chief executive to the people
of his state. He can be depended
upon TO make the selection wisely.
without fear and without favoritisrn'
"QCI WYE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20
CITY MAY USE WATER
TO PRODUCE LIGHTS
Municipality VIII More Generally Avail
Itself of james River
Power,

II was stated yesterday by members
Of the administrative board that eff
forts would be made to make more con-
slant use of the city's water power in
generating electricity, SO that the
city's lighting program need not be
embarrassed by future fuel problems.
BY the elimination of the Boulevard
lights along Broad street. many tons
Of coal may be saved monthly. and 1t
Is the purpose Of the board to try TO
bring the W alter power Of the river into
service.
The superintendent Of electric plant
and the city engineer will be asked to
investigate the proposition, and make
recommendations as to the possibility
OF securing relief through this means
"Riahmondd oes not wish to go
lightless," said Commissioner Hobson
Yesterday. Neither does It desire to
evade any of the requests and require
ments of the government. We want
To help all we can in these times OF
stress. but we hope to be able TO do
something tangible with the water
power at our doors. and thereby give
the citizens all the light necessary and
at the same time conserve the fuel
which the government so sorely needs"
1t is expected that the conference
between the officials and the board will
be held today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20
AUDITORS OFFICE
DOES BIG DAYS WORK

The auditors ONCE broke another
record Monday collecting and turnins
over to the state treasurer from county
and city treasurers the sum OF s4s2.-
22s,14. While larger sums than this are
collected when the2large railroads pay
them dues to the state. this Is the
largest days work ever done in the
item Of receipts from county and city
treasurers.
The collections OF taxes this year are
being made with far more than the
usual promptness by the states collect
ing ofYicials and the fact that the
funds OF the state are now promptly
covered Into the state treasury is very
much to the advantage of the common
wealth for the reason that under the
present system the state collects al
most enough money In interest from it's
daily balances In bank to pay the run
ming expenses OF the ONCE of the
auditor of public accounts. Such excel
lent BUSINESS methods appeal very
strongly to the business man and tax
payer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20
INTERESTING QUESTION
IN HuST|NG COURT
Involves Proper Protection of Chill
dren Between Ages of 10 and ~
years--S'ermItted to Work
During Vacations,

An extremely interesting and quite
important question is now before the
hastings court, of the city of Rich
mond. for settlement involving the
welfare OF children between the ages
OF twelve and fourteen years, the
question arising in certain appeal
cases from the Juvenile court.
Fines were imposed by the lower
court violation OF section j, chapter e.
5Ss of the code which provided That
on and after July /. I4sf4, no child
under the age OF fourteen years shall
be employed. permitted or suffered to
work in any factory. workshop, mine.
mercantile establishment. laundry,
bakery, brick or lumber yard or dur
ing school hours or after seven post
meridian in the distribution, trans
mission of the sale. OF merchandise.
However section six provides that up
on the petition of the parent. guar
dian or other person interested in
such child to the circuit or corpora
ton court the court may for good
cause shown entered of record re-
lease any child. between the ages OF
twelve and fourteen years, or the
parent or guardian OF such child
from the operation OF this act
1t seems that in the cases at bar
the court had released the children
involved from the operation OF the act
for the vacation period. The children
however We're employed after the >ex-
pira ton of the vacation ,period and
when the employers we're brought TO
book the claim was set up by counsel
that the children had been released
from the operation of the protective
act and that the employees could not
be punished for employing them. Just
how strictly, the language Of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20

George Reynolds, New Rochelle ".
Y: William y. Merrill, Brick Church.
New York; John A. Marques. New
York: II. q. Mundenhall. New York;
Henry II. Jessup, New York; e.. r.
Beard. Lebanon, Tenn; Professor j.
J. Mcconnell, Cedar Pa pids. Iowa
Representatives OF the Southern
Presbyterian church are--John NJ.
Wells. Wilmington. ". c.; Homer Nc
MILAN, Atlanta: Thornton Whaling,
president Columbia, 3. c.; A b. Curry.
pastor Second Presbyterian church,
Memphis. Tenn. 81. b, Hutton, pastor
First Presbyterian church. Jackson,
Miss: william Ray Dobyns. pastor
First Presbyterian church. st. Joseph,
Mo. and A. NJ. Fraser. First Presby-
terrain church. Staunton, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20
TO THE BUSINESS MAN.
Once of Director,
War Saving Stamps.
Richmond. VA

hiChuhouus w.
Substitute war saving stamps or
thrift stamps for cash when you
remember your employees this
Christmas. They are better than
money, because they earn interest.
They will be appreciated, because
they build n foundation for saw
ings. Your action will be patriotic,
because IL Will help America whip
the kaiser.
Here nrc some OF the business
houses which have promised to fol-
low this suggestion: Powcrs-Tay-
lor Drug Co., American Can COM
pany. Cotfrell Saddlcry Co.. Larus
Bros. and the Standard Tobacco
company.
Procure stamps and thrift cards
at your bank or postoffice.
Information will be gladly sup
piled by these headquarters, fourth
floor. postofficc building; teie-
phone. Randolph 1877.
Signed, HENRI K. LITCHFORD,
Director for Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20
To Raise Large sum.


The Presbyterian commission now
in session represents 100000 in the
Northern branch and $3.50 in the
Southern division, The. Southern
branch has inaugurated n drive for
$4,000, 600 for benevolences for the
year Of 1918. which is $1,000. 900 in
excess of the amount raised this year
DIR. w S. Smith. one Of the editors
Of the PRESBYTERIAN OF the South has
been appointed director of the drive
The commission in session here yes
terday made visit to the Union
Theological seminary which institu-
ton that denomination mairtains
President w w. Moore of the semin-
airy welcomed the commission who
were than individually introduced 10
the student body. Or. William RI.
Roberts. stated clerk OF general as
semhly I'm that denomination. address
cd the sfminary students and the
members of the training sr6ooI at
O'Clock I'm the chapel giving a brief
review of the organization of the first
Presbyterian body in 1T1s. Dr. J. w.
Wells. moderator OF the Southern
branch. and an alumnus or the semi
narv also made a talk.
Sessions OF the commission were
held at the Richmond ffotel yestar-
daw Afternoon and last night after
which the body adjourned in order TO
spend Christmas holidays at home,
This was the second meeting to for
nuiate plans for cooperation and
mutual interest between the two divt-
sions The Anal report will not be
made public Until May 1918 when the
two divisions will gather for the be-
-fdTv trfentit,ncf unsircatidn purposes.
The following ministers took part
in the session:
From the Northern Presbyterian
church,. Wilbur Chapman. Of New
York william H Roberts, Philadei-
phia; Reuben Hurley. Quincy, Ill;
James Fl Snowdsn, Pittsburg. Pa:
Charles r. Erlman. D. d. Princeton.
". J.;william McKibben. Cincinnati,
Ohio; F. p Hill. Chicago. Ill; Will
liam Fl. Black, MARSHALL. Mo; Edgar
A. Elmore, Chattanooga Tenn: ].
Ross Stevenson, Princeton, ". j.;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20
PLANS MITIGATION
Of PRESDYTtRIANS
Commission Representing Northern
and Southern Branches Seek
Cooperation Here.
COMMITTEE MAKES PROGRESS
Final Report to Be Made Public in
May When two Divisions Meet for
Organic Union Purposes.

Committees representing both the
Northern and Southern divisions of
the Presbyterian church that met here
yesterday and last night, are making
progress In the direction of report
proposing methods of cooperation
that will eliminate the present over
tapping and competition In the same
territory. Numerous representatives
OF both the Northern and Southern
bodies were present, among them Rev.
J. Wilbur Chapman. director OF the
famous Chapman Alexander evange-
listic meetings held here several
years ago.
The Presbyterian church was one
up to the time Of the War Between
the States. but was separated on the
question OF deliverances, and political
matters. At the present In foreign
fields where stations have been estah-
iished by the two bodies they are
found working In agreement, and a
division-of territory has been provid-
ed for them. Also a spirit of coop
GRAFTON has always been manifested
in the support of colleges. hospitals,
theological seminaries. and training
schools for workers in foreign fields
The LADDERS in the homeland feel
that similar plans should be worked
out for the Presbyterian bodies in
America. For this reason the com
mittee in session Is trying to work
out solution of the problem. The
spirit of cooperation and federation
Is nation wide, and every denomina-
ton has Commissions at work on
plans OF Organic union or co opera
ton. The Northern and Southern
Raptists will consider reports on a
union at the next annual convention.
The bishops of the Northern and
Southern Methodist organizations and
a commission OF iaymen will meet In
Savannah. Ga, in January to formu-
late a final report on the union of
those two bodies
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20

warrenton. Va. December ia
Frank Z. Bowman. dairymar and
rarmer, of Remington. has announced
his candidacy for tho state senate to
All the vacancy from Loudoun and
Fauouier counties. caused by the re-
cent death of State Senator T. Z.
Pitcher. Mr. Bowman. announced
himself as the farmers candidate. In
the recent gubernatorial contest he
was an ardent supporter of West
moreland Davis.
The entry of Bowman into the
senatorial race now makes two con-
testants, Lucien Keith, OF the War
renton bar. having announced his
candidacy some days ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20
Emhczxles 500. GOO.

Chicago. Dec. is.-Charles s. Rod
gers. formery president of Hannah Il
Hogg. liquor merchants, has been ar
rested, charged with larceny by en-
bexrlement OF 500, 600 of the funds of
the concern.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-20
ELECTRIC LIGHTS
AT CITY GAS PIANIa:

The administrative board YESTERDAY
instructed Superintendent w. r.
Knowles. OF the gas plant, to confer
with Superintendent Trafford OF the
electric plant with the end In view OF
installing electrict lights at the gas
plant in place OF gas, The board IN
of opinion that there In danger from
fire through the use of gas Jets ana
will replace therr with electric bulbs.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-03-17
C0|M|ME|VDS SN|YELy
FOR COMMISSIONER

T. n. Okerstrom of Port Wing.
Wis, an intimate friend of S. F.
Snively of this city, candidate for city
commissioner, has sent a letter 20 the
editor of The Labor World, extolling
the virtues of Mr.. Snively and his
qualifications for the office he seeks.
''He is honest" says Mr.. Okerstrom.
"and know he has warm heart for
every honest working man, and
know if your people knew him, he
would be elected with great major
ity. He is one of the best posted men
in the country, and know he will
work for the protection of all your
industries. and plan for more"
Mr.. Snively has always been an
advocate of municipal ownership and
took an active part in the fight to Sc
cure the present water and gas plant.
He also has taken a stand in support
Of the dry ordinance.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-03-17
MUSICIANS DANCE
TUESDAY; MARCH z

On Tuesday evening, March 81, the
second annual dance of the Duluth
Supe rior Musicians association No. 1S,
A. F. Of NJ, will be given at the
Auditorium in this city. The
musicians were compelled to postpone
their dance until this time because of
the busy period just closing, which
made it impossible for the members
to be present at their big social affair.
There will be a 25-piece orchestra,
and dancing will continue from 8
o'clock until 2 a. m.
Arrangements have been completed
for special street car service for the
accommodation of the Superior men,
berS.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-03-17
Will CELEBRATE
FIRST Anniversary

Cabinet Makers and Millmen's
union, No. 1884, will celebrate the first
anniversary of the organization OF
that body on Saturday evening, March
"a, at Owls hall, 41S West Superior
street, beginning at 8 o'clock.
The committee in charge has ar
ranged an excellent program, con-
sisting of music, recitations and sing
ing by Mrs. Lofgren. Clarence r.
Magney and Henry Pereault will
speak. Refreshments will be served,
and dancing will conclude the even
ing's festivities.
The admission is free, and all mem-
bers and their families and lady
friends are invited to be present.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-03-17
FATHER OF LOCAL MAN
DIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Jonas Olson, father Of Albert Olson,
2418 West Seventh street, member of
the Carpenters union, died last Sat-
urday at his home in Clark county,
South Dakota. aged IS. Mr.. Olson
was one of thu Oldest residents in that
part of the country, living thu re since
1882. He was we'll known in Duluth,
having visited here several tines.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-03-17

The roundheaded apple-tree borer
may be greatly reduced in numbers
by destroying the common service
tree when in proximity to orchards. 1t
has been found that the tree is a fav-
orite food plant of the insect.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-03-17
CARPENTERS WILL
HOLD BIG MEETING

The Carpenters union will hold it's
regular meeting next Tuesday even-
ing, March 20, at Rowley's hall. Some
prominent labor man will speak on
the following subject: Labor VS.. the
Liquor Traffic." A good attendance
is anticipated.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-03-17

POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
Inserted by j. J. Robinson in be-
half of H. H. Phelps. Amount to be
paid, $3.50.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28

can afford or believe to be desirable.
Hopper feeding fills out all deficiencies
and saves the time of the owners, while
insuring that no chick shall get less
than he needs. With chicks on full
range, this is not as necessary, Of
course, as with chicks raised In con-
flnement.~ But in all conditions I be-
lieve little box Of dry feed free to all
the chicks Ia a first rate thing to pro-
vide.
The best ration for breeding fowls Is
plenty Of good corn, a small amount Of
oats and all the dried meat scrap and
wheat bran the fowls want to eat. A
box of ground bran, box Of charcoal
and a box Of crushed oyster shells
where the fowls can help themselves
and good supply Of green grass will
give more vitality to the eggs than
any other feed.
- The meat scrap and bran can be kept
before the fowls where they can help
themselves. They will not overeat
after they have become accustomed to
the food. Some persons hare an idea
that corn Is not good for breeding
hens, but my experience is that hens
which eat large amounts Of corn trans
NIT more vitality to the chicks than
those receiving other grains.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
FEEDING THE HENS.
Table Scraps a Valuable Ration Fol
the Back Yard Flock.

Table Scraps a Valuable Ration For
the Back Yard Flock.
Photo by United States department. of
agriculture.
The idea Of feeding garbage to u
flock Of chickens may intrude on the
sensibiities of some, says H. A. Rob
erts in the Philadelphia Ledger The
idea, however, is more apparent than
real. We prefer to use the term "tablc
scraps" anyhow since there is differ
ence between the two. Celery tops and
the tops of beets and other vegetables.
the outer leaves of lettuce, vegetable
parings, stale bread, ends of meat, left.
overs Of cereals, sour milk and miscel
laneous table scraps are none the less
edible because they are such; they have
lost none of their value as food.
Properly fed-and by that we mean
fed In Il sweet, wholesome condition
there Is no better food in the world
for poultry than table scraps. The fact
that they are a mixture of odds and
ends gives them their chief virtue,
which Is a balanced diet. Fowls fed
on table scraps invariably do better
than those given a single grain diet
and the reasons are perfectly obvious.
No one article Of food will maintain
health and vigor. The fowls system.
like the human taste, requires variety
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Commissioners Notice.

In The matter OF the estate of Clarence
Alva Edredge. deceased.
We the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. j dge OF Probate
in and for the County OF Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan, commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per.
sons against said estate, do hereby give notice
that We Will meet at the residence OF u. w.
said County, on Tuesday. the 20th. day
OF November. A. ID. 1917, and on Mon
dav. the 18th dav OF January, A. ID.
1918, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon OF each Of
said days, for the purpose of receiving and
adjusting all claims against said estate ano
tn ut four months from the 18th day OF Septem-
Der, A. ID. 1917, are allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims to said commissioners for
adjustment and allowance.
Dated the 1s.h day OF September, A. ID. 1917
w. MASON,
A. e. CArZ
27.4t Commissioners,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28

If there is not variety the appetite be-
comes jaded. Finally this means i'm
paired health, falling off in produc-
ton and failure
If you would have proof that chick
ems really relish table scraps offer them
plate of carefully assorted tidbits
from the kitchen along with the Gus
tomary grain ration and note which
they devour first. If they do not fight
and scramble for the table scraps to
the exclusion of the grain it will be the
first case of its kind that has come to
the attention of the writer.
The best way to feed table scraps is
way many articles are utilized which
would otherwise be wasted. For ex-
ample, the tail end Of steak, which
consists largely Of fat and gristle, can
not be swallowed by the fowls at one
operation. If left to their own devices
the fowls will peck ut it for hours and
drag and fuss 1t around the house or
yard until 1t becomes filthy dirty.
which Is not exactly wholesome. II
this piece of steak is run through the
grinder and reduced to edible lengths
it is speedily eaten before it has a
chance to become soiled or spoiled.
The same idea holds true Of many
other articles. Eggshells may be fed
to fowls If they are reduced to a ground
condition, whereas 1t would be unwlse
to feed them in the form Of shells for
fear Of starting the habit Of egg eating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28

Freedom From Insects and Proper Feed
Will BRING Success.

Freedom From Insects and Proper Feed
Will Bring Success.
When anything is found wrong with
poultry or other domesticated birds
the maxim should be "look for lice"
writes a poultry expert In the Phila-
delphia Press. Every year I believe
more thoroughly in this maxim. There
are two reasons why this must be true.
They lie In the fact that lice breed In
infinite numbers at the very season
when other work Is most insistently
claiming every thought and every
ounce Of strength which the workers
have to spare and in the additional
encouraging fact that chicks from
thrifty progeny on range can fight of
all other ills If they are kept free from
lice.
To give the chicks fair chance for
their fight dust the hens at the end
Of each week or sitting, as 1t is said to
take a brood Of lice about a week to
hatch. Then put very little plain
oil on the head of each chick, use
little kerosene on the hens and trust
to the favorable conditions prepared
to give the results desired. Tobacco
dust, simple and cheap, is used for
busting the hens. do not like to use
any dust on small chicks, as it seems
to me there is danger Of OVERRIDING the
matter.
The question of feed Is disposed of
In the same way. We plan to give as
much time to feeding soft mash as we
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Cron Round EnMla

? A hard and swollen condition Of the
crop Is caused by an obstruction to the
outlet from the crop or by gorging
large quantities of grain, which swells
and ferments. The fowl is droopy; 1t
has n purplish color, and a sour smell
ing liquid runs from its mouth. Give
castor oil or large dose of olive oil;
knead the crop with the fingers until
It becomes soft under the effects Of
the oil and then hold the bird with its
head downward and try to empty the
contents Of the crop.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Health information.

From time to time during the past
six years we have published articles
dealing with all the common diseases.
as well as articles on correcting eating.
Send us ten cents for the cause and
cure of your particular difficulty. or 25
cents for three magazines containing
articles in which you are interested.
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