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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
=RlCHMOND TIMEs-DIsPATCH: SUNDAY JULY 90. 1917

marketed they should be removed TO
proper? arranged fattening pens.
ihese pens arc so constructed that the
loWls cannot turn round. but are COM
thsir fo -" remain quiet. and to receive
.helr 1909 at regular intervals from
tfoushs placed In front OF a wide slit
through which they receive air and
heht. The floors of these fatteninE
pens. or crates as they are very often
CARED. are not boarded, but have Stats
running iengthwise so that they will OF
necessity have to remain uuiet and also
that the pens will require no cleaning
curing this 'nal stage Of the fattening
PROCESS. very often some birds Will go
OF their feed and become sluggish.
.nse should be given few days run
on grass TO get them back into condi-
tion' or II they are in fairly good con-
oItlon they are better marketed at
once: care should be taken not to car
ry the fattening period longer than
nfcessa!! sometimes the condition of
the birds will not allow a longer ns.
Rod than two weeks In the fatteninr
pens. hs
Much OF the success in fattenIn~
fowls for market depends upon the
nature and quality of the food This
dithculty Is overcome IL only sweet
"hoie grains are used or prime grains
GROUND INTO meals. Coarse nour. which
Is sometimes called macaront nour q.
often used as the wheat grain In ths
masn mixture A mash consisting OF
coThmeal. ground middlinEs or coarse
nour. ground buckwhcat meal and oat-
meal makes an ideal fatteninr food
when 1t has been moistened with sweet
or sour milk. 1t fills all the REQUIRE
Sometimes Best to Sell Alive,
During this season with the excep-
tionaily high cost OF grain. it will h.
better to give careful study to local
conditions. Where there are
seIy ne" taoie scraps or other natural
methods OF supplying green foods. n !
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

void pass for good broilers.
In the preparation for fattening it is
good plan to provide a comfortable
YARD or fair size, with a nice, warm
shed attached for the accommodation
OF the selected birds for two or three
weeks before they will be wanted for
the tattening pens. Here they may be
lea sour milk with their mash and as
much table scrap as they will eat Tho
variety of food furnished by table
scraps Will keep them in good physical
condition enty OF green food may
form major portion OF the ration at
this time, and one of the best meals at
night Is a liberal feeding of cracked
corn and buckwheat
Don't Carry Forcing Too Long.
During the yarding period the treat
ment OF the birds differs little from
that OF the ordinary fowl. with the 'ex-
cepton that the range is cut down
ABOUT three weeks before the birds ara
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

1t is generally admitted that the
CreVecoeur owes some Of its character
istics to Polish ancestry: but, like all
breeds existing seventy or more years
ago, Its exact origin is obscurcd. Def
mite records OF 1852 repcr. the Creve-
occur to be native to certain sections
OF France and to be considered Of great
value as layer and table fowl. Spleen
did specimens have been imported to
Great Britain and to America. but
their breeding in these countries Is
chielly confined to fanciers. II is still
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

considered one of the finest utility
lows IN France. and is widely bred
This breed Is one of the ancestors of
inc Houdan fowl. which is considered
oE many as the best OF French utility
poultry
1t is possible for this reason that
CreVecoeurs have had a diminishing
popularity as the favor of Houdans in
creased The hens are s-lendid layers
Oh large white eggs. and seldom become
proodS. They are quick in growth.
tatten we'll and max splendid table
poultry, both as to size and quality.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

may be best to turn tho excess birds
on at live weight to local commits
sion dealer, or sell them alive, direct
to the consumer.
This plan will often give as good
returns as when the birds are special
ly fattened. and as this year Is exoep-
tional regarding the prices Of feed. IL
IL one for the poultryman TO decide for
himself.
One course Is certain. 1t Is a need
ICES waste OF feed to carry over any
young or old fowl which are not likely
10 return profit. This is n waste that
SHOULD be corrected at once
Again. 1t Is the duty OF, every pouI-
tryman who has fowls which viii paw
pront over the cost OF feeding. rs
preserve them and to increase his flock
to tho greatest capacity. Tho whole
world demands food. and all kinds are
getting scarce. Every family can helm
If they will keep a small mock OF hens
and iced them on fable waste, in ad-
dition to small Quantity OF grain.
Nothing Is more deceptive than bad
food. 1t causes all kinds of digestive
troubles. fails TO nourish the chicks.
and often becomes positive menace "a
the health OF tho fowl.
When fowls are designed for mar.
ket purposes. and especially those in
tended for "A fancy trade, they should
not be killed by wringins their nccks.
as is often the practice. A more hu-
name method and one that makes the
dressed fowl appear to the best advan-
tage isfto have knife THRUST through
the roof OF the mouth into the brain.
and then with slight twist make
small ipcision sideways. so as to sever
the main artery. This will insure proper
drainage of the blood.
nold there Is xuficient waste food and other
IT arR -
II only dozen hens Read next weeks
,,tieis on this subject. and learn how to
\ 9 are fighting. "
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
VISITING MISSIONARIES
Speak to Large Congregation at Meth
 odist Church.

Rev. and Mrs. William F. Hoy of Yochow City, Human, China, who were over Sunday guests of Mrs. $. J. Hamm and Mrs. N. A. Preston, spoke at the Methodist church Sunday eve. ming to an interested audience that filled the church.
 MT. and Mrs. Hoy are the parents of Miss Gertrude B. Hoy, who taught in the Canaan High school three years ago and is now principal of girls school in Yochow City.
 Mir. Hoy was the first missionary of the German Reformed Church in America sent to China, going there fifteen years ago from Japan, where he had spent sixteen years as the head of boys school which he had developed from beginning with one pupil in a null hut, to successful school with an ever increasing attendance.
 He is now at the head of Lakeride College, Yochow City, province of Human, in southern China. a school for boys exclusively. At present there are 150 boys in the school Besides this MT. Hoy breaches in Chinese every Sunday to congregation of natives. Mrs. Hoy is engaged in teaching the women the elements of an education as we'll as domestic work.
 MT. Hoy is very optimistic regarding the future of the Chinese republic, a wonderful advance having been made in the fifteen years he has been in the country. While much unlike the Japanese in characteristics he believes that China is one of the coming nations of the world.
 Mrs. Hoy suppemented her hus- bands address with interesting ac- counts of her personal work among the native. She also spoke at the Sunday school session much to the delight of the scholars.
 The miss ionaries were on their way to attend a joint meeting of the mis- sionary societies, both foreign and home, to be held in New York the present week. They both expressed their gratitude to all those who were so kind to their daughter during her severe illness while she was located in Canaan.
 The audience was composed of m am bers from all the churches in town. Christ Churoh giving up its usual ser vice in order to attend. Rev. E. c. Gillette and Rev. A. B Crichton both taking part on the program of the evening.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
SURGICAL DRESSINGS WORK.

The work will be carried on after this on Monday afternoon in the Parish House. There was large attendance last Monday, when it was decided to continue to meet on that afternoon. Miss Parsons, the nurse, who wes sent by the central committee in Boston, gave instructions in the making of dressings both on Saturday afternoon and on Monday.
 Her illustrated lecture Saturday eve. uing was the best war talk we have yet had in Canaan. She gave very real picture of life in the field hospitals of France.
 Miss Parsons went over in 1915 as one of the nurses in the Harvard Unit and saw with her own eyes some of the horrors of war.
 During the summer the hospital was in tents, later moving to a large hotel near the English channel As it rained great deal of the time hospital work in tents was most trying, vet she said that she never heard word of com. plaint from doctors, nurses, or wounded soldiers, the latter showing the most remarkable fortitude. She showed several stereopticon pictures, though she said photographs were very hard to get over there because of the restrictions She read, several beautiful and pathetic letters from women in England con corning sons or husbands in the hospi tai.
 The talk gave those who heard it more vivid sense of the realities of war. Undoubtedly her coming to Canaan will stimulate interest in the surgical dressings work here and result in more gifts to the work. There is need of money contributions for the purchase of supplies. The funds of the Canaan committee are practically all spent and at least @25 is needed at once to buy material. Contributions large and small will be welcome. Mrs. R. D. Peirce is the treasurer.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
POTATO QUARANTINE AMEN DED

Hereafter shipments of potatoes from the Dom lnion of Canada certified by the shipper to be as sound as is com mercially practicable and to contain no more than 10 per cent of tubers show ing trace of disease will be admitted at any port of entry of the United States, instead of at certain designated ports only, as in the past. The shipments, if accompanied by certificates of sound sss as provided, will not be held by collectors of customs for inspection, ex. cept on special notification from the ' Federal Horticultural Board. An order amending the rules and regulations of the potato quarantine to this effect has just been issued by the Secretary of Agriculture.
 Under the amended regulation the importer must apply to the Federal Horticultural Board for permit for importation of potatoes as at present, designating the desired port of entry. The foreign shipper must enter the number of such permit on his certifi cate of soundness. The Federal Horti. cultural Board has prepared and will send to all applicants for permits forms for shippers certificates of soundness.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
FIRST REHEARSAL
Openng of Canaan Choral
 Society Season.

Tuesday night brought the first re hearsal of the local Choral Society. The majority of the members in preyk- ous years were on hand, as we'll as about 20 new members.
 President E. c. Gillette called ths, chorus to order and read letter from, Conductor R. P. Paine in which fle, expressed his regret that he was uanbFv, to take up the work this season, but his health would not permit. He complt- mented the chorus on the splendid work done last year and the loyalty of the members to the society.
 By vote of the members. Rev. l.. E Travis was instructed to reply to Mir Paine's letter, assuring him of the best wishes of the Canaan Choral Society for his complete recovery.
 MT. Gillette then introduced the new conductor, MT. Frank kasschau od Brooklyn, N. Y. Mir. Kasschau grace. fully acknowledged the cordial reoep- tion accorded him, saying that while this was his first visit to this section oS the country he did not feel that he war. stranger He said he felt highly honored to be chosen to have a share fnz conducting part of the Jitchfield County Choral Union.
 The Norfolk Festival had become 50. we'll Fnowu, and had so great a reputA- tion throughout the musical world, Mir. Kasschau hoped the members appreciate. ed the privilege extended them throuEhl the munificence of MT. and Mira Stoeckel.
 With few introductory remarks re- garding the works to be studied, tho conductor put the chorus at work, and for nearly two hours they had one of the busiest first night rehearals on re-. cord.
 MT. Kasschau made very favorabfrs impression and the members were eA- thusiastic regarding his method of talk ing up the work.
 The new conductor is organist of .thsi Flatbush Ave. Congregational church Tn Brooklyn, as we'll as in charge of fine Flatbush Choral Society of that city and the orpheus Club, Newark, N. L He is a young man with a record yof successful work in that locality. He will also have charge of the rehearsais of the Salisbury Choir.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
THE CANFlELD AGAIN
Edward A. Brewer New Owner of
 Canaan's Hotel.

The announcement in The News of last week regarding the sale of the Can field Inn was correct up to the time of going to press, but day later brought a change in the name of the buyer of the property.
 It seems that E. A. Brewer had also considered the ownership of the hotel, but not until Friday was he able to secure satisfactory terms from Mrs. Annie Garfield, the former owner.
 The purchase price is not made pub lie, but MT. Brewer is satisfied that at the figure at which he purchased the property it can be made paying prop osition.
 He is now engaged in giving the building a thorough renovation. Ii will be repaired where needed, papered and painted and put in first class shape to take care of patrons i'll proper shape.
 While Mr. Brewer does not conUem- plate running the place himself he will put competent man i'll charge or rent the property outright.
 General satisfaction is expressed at the prospect of che hotel opened again. Canaan citizens wish MT. Brewer sue cess in his new venture.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
A PREVENTIVE FOR THE GRIP.

Editor News: Will you please print the following remedy for preventing the grip or pneumonia. or common cold and sore throat. At the time the grip was very prevalent in Boston there ap- peared in the Boston Globe tbis remedy, which proved very successful: Take a live coal, place in tin cup, sprinkle on coal } teaspoon granulated sugar, cover with tunnel, and inhale fumes. If head cold, or tightness with difficulty in breathing through nose, let smoke gently enter the nostrils: for sore throat take tip of tunnel in mouth, letting smoke enter throat and glands, repeat as smoEe ceases-three or four times when the passages will become clearer and sense of benefit be noticed. The fumes also prevent others in family taking it from a member i'll with the grip. It kills the germ, re peat before retiring if H. cessary.
 F. W. c.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
SHELTON NOW A CITY.

With the footing of factory whistles, the blowing of horns, etc., the citizenw of Huntington welcomed the new cfty of shelton at the stroke of the New Year. The first mayor, Ewdard K Kneen, was installed into office. Isbs charter is regarded as one with mbst. advanced features, such vesting Ap- pointive powers with tho mayor and the initiative, referendum and reoah The elective bosrdsa arc those of Six aldermen, of apportionment and eduoas- tion.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
HOSE COMPANY WHIST SERIES.

The Canaan Hose Company have de cided to give another whist series as the last series proved so successful both from financial and social viewpoint.
 There will be five evenings of whist and season tickets will be sold for one dollar, with a charge of thirty five cents for each evening.
 The series will be a follows: Thurs day, January IS; Friday, January 26; Friday. February 3; Friday, February 9 and Friday, February 16.
 The firemen have purchased con- siderable new equipment, including nozzles, smoke helmets, rubber coats, etc., and it should appeal to all citizens, especially owners of property i'll the village, that it is their duty to support this most worthy enterprise by purchas ing season tickets and thereby helping out the treasury of the company.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
ZIONISTS CONVENTION.

The first annual convention of the Zionists societies of the state of Con necticut will be held ill New Haven on January goth and 21st. The oonven- tion will be held in Harmonic Hall, New Haven. On Sunday evening, January 21 there will be large mass meeting in Olimpia theatre which will be addressed by pr. Schmarya Levin, Jacob deHaas, Hon. Harry Cutler of Providence and a number of local speakers. The convention wiI devote itself ill considering Zionist organiza. tion in Connecticut, organizing a state association of Zioinst societies and de vising ways and means for increasing the collections for the Zionist Elmer gency Fund.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
MAKING LIVING CHEAPER.

The West has gone much further than the East in attempts to make hx ing cheaper. The constitution. of Oklahoma was beginning. It ann powered the state to engage in any business, except farming
 North Dakota has farmer governor. who is going to put into elect, if De can, the demand of the farnlers' alfs- ance of that state, among which arc, included flour mills, packing house and grain elevators, all to be owned by the, state.
 This IS vigorous attempt to free the farmers of North Dakota from inc clutches of tine packing trusts. If we'll managed, it will succeed. Farmer.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
COMMERCIAL FAILURES.

Preliminary statistics of commercial failures in the United States during 1916, as reported to R. c. Dun & O., show a marked reduction from the ex. ceptionally high mortality of the pre- vious year. Thus, the number of de- faults is estimated at 16,985 against 22,1 in 1915. while the liabilities were $194, S63, 521, as compared with $3O2, ,286, 148 in the earlier period. In contrast to the usual tendency, insol- vencies were less numerous in the last three months than in preceding quar- ters, and the indebtedness was tie small est of the year.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
VISITING NURSE REPORT.

The monthly meeting of the directors of the visiting nurse association was held on Tuesday at the home Of Mrs. Clemans. Miss Saygers reported that she had made 16O visits in the month of December. Of these 132 were nurs, ing visits, eight were visits of instruc. tion and the balance nine social visits There were a total of ' cases. of which II were medical cases, five obstetrical and one surgical. The fees collected were $10. 50. The board discussed the advisability of organizing among the school children "Health and Happi ness" leagues such as are being success fully organized in many parts of the country
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
GRINDSTONES LOST.

With cargo of 400 tons of grind. stones consigned to the Collins Co.,, at Collinsville, the old schooner Win. chester sailed from Sackville, N. B., November 8, and has not been heard from since. She was bound for New Haven. The Winchester was built at Bath, Me-, in 1882. Although more than thirty-four years old, the craft was regarded staunch enough to make the trip to its port. It is believed the schooner has put into some port owing to adverse weather.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
METHODIST PREACHERS UNION

The January meeting of the Housa- tonic Valley Methodist Preachers Union was held Tuesday at the Metho dist church in Sheffield as the guests or Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Neal.
 The morning session was devoted to business. Following the dinner at the parsonage, served by the ladies of the church, the program of the afternoon was carried out as follows:
 New Books Worth Reading, Rev. J R. Halmshaw.
 "The Social Ideal of Chritianity, " reviewed ty Rev. A. M. King.
 New Aspects of Methodist Church Union as shown in the new Dicipline, Rev. c. F. Wells.
 Financial Plans that are new in the new Dicipline. Rev. W. W. Voight.
 Sermon by Rev. W. P. Compton, D. D.
 The next meeting will be held in Ga naan, Tuesday, February 6.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
A HOT JOKE.

A farmer who enjoyed playing practical jokes had Emerald Islander at work for him, last fall, and upon finding wild turnip Tn the woods, pulled it up. Pat asked what it was and was informed that it was Q sweet turpip. A slice was cut off and handed to Pat, who chewed it moment. then rushed to a spring, bathed his tongue, scraped it with his knife to rid him. self of ths, excrutiating fire. and asked that he be taken home "to die on his bed like man" After recovering, Pat said, ''Be jabbers, I was just agoin to say hoy good he was when he at tackled me.''
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
] NICKEL DEPOSITS IN STATES.

The advance chapter on nickel from the annual report on the country's min- eral resources for 1915 issued by the Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, include a digest of informa- tion concerning all the known nickel deposits in the United States-those which have produced nickel commer. ciaily and those which under present condition can not be profitably worked. This chapter is written in accordance with the policy of the Interior Depart. meDt to catalog the mineral resources Of the country in such manner that the information may be used in the nations preparedness program, and some will probably be surprised to know how broadly nickel deposits are spread over the United States. Many of the deposits which can not be ex- plotted under present conditions might under great stress become useful sources of nickel.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
TWO STATE OFFICES.

Edward A. Wright, secretary of the, State civil service commission, has re-. ceived notices from Comptroller Morris Chamberlain to the effect that these officials desire to continue the opera ton of their offices under the present. system of appointment without resort. ing tc civil service regulations. Tho comptroller and the treasurer desire ro' use their individual judgment regard ing appointments and disnlisals, mes heretofore.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
CURES INFANTILE PARALYSIS.

Success has attended the first expers- ment on a human being with infantfho paralysis serum develoved by Dr. John w. Nuzum, 20 years old, pathologist. .sf the Cook county hospital in Chicago Eleven year-old Gertrude Slominski, who was brought to the hospital two, weeks ago with a high fever and the, muscles of her legs paralyzed, ,ean move her legs again. The fever was allayed short time after the serum was used
 pr. Nuzum procured the serum from sheep and experimented first with rab-- bits, mice and monkeys.