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The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
He Declines $12,5OO Job
To STAY and Do His Bit

Madison, Wis. June 2.-Dr. Charles X
mccarthy, professor of political science
at the University OF Wisconsin, and head
OF the Wisconsin Legislative Reference
Library, has wrtteen Secretary Of state
lansing, declining an offer Of position
as advlser to the Chinese government az
a salary of 81. 500 a year He declared
ne rejected the offer because he felt he
would be able to do more good in Amer
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
To Buy Bond, for anxlD

Members OF the Western Alumni Chap
ter OF sigma Nu Pi, legal fraternity.
University Club. decided to purchase lib
erty bonds IN the name OF the chapter.
and started a movement to encourage
the various chapters throughout the
country TO join In the purchase of the
war bonds for The Owl" the fraternity
magazine
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
Mother Says Son, Aged 9,
Insists ON Burning Home

Toledo, Ohio. June 2-Accused OF being
incOrngibie. Edward Peaney, years old.
was arrested the other evening.
He was taken from SO State street, on
complaint OF his mother, who says he
insists upon trying to burn the dwelling.
Policemen Glenn and Melms placed Ed
ward in the custody Of Juvenile authori-
tics.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
Child, 5, Seriously Hurt.

Thomas B, Murphy, years old. 1909
Sixth street northeast. Is at the Gasti-
atty Hospital suffering from a fracture
of the collar bone and probable inter-
nal injuries, received when knocked
down late yesterday in front of hfs
home by a motorcycle operated by Fred
Jennings, SsS Fourteenth street north
east.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
Tar Heels 10 Celebrate.

Gov. T, W. Beckett, of North Carolina.
and Mai. Charles NJ. Stedman VIII be
the principal speakers at a celebration
Casino Theater next Friday evening,
Confederate Veterans will be invited A
section OF the Marine Band WILL play
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
MeCormaek Awarded Desree.

New York, June 2,-John Mccormack.
me 9a lrisn tenor, was officially notified to-
"a usy tnat the faculty OF Holy Gross Col
htS,ss h,s az Worcester has voted TO award
mn ~ a., tne degree OF doctor OF literature
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
CHINESE REVOLT GROWS.

Pekin, June 2-The military governor
Of Chile has Joined the revolters. The
civil governor OF the province remains
passive. The president has telegraphed
Chang Sun to come to Pekin and medi-
ate in the contest between the advo-
Gates of the republic and the monarchy.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
Coat Stolen at Ma.uue.

Miss Katherine Lee, a guest of the
Shoreham Hotel, reported to the police
that while attending the new Sylvan
Theater last night a light long-hatr
black and white and brown Russian coat,
valued at 500 was stolen.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
AMERICANS HoNoRED BY KING

/ London, June 2-Three hundred anS
nifty military men and women vre decor.
ated today IN public by King GeorFe
Among those honored were q number ot
American men and women
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
MAGNATE'S SON ENIISrS

Omaha, Heb, June 2-Fr1nk Calvin. n
year old son OF E Z. Calvin. president
Of the Union Pacific Railroad today
wired his father he viii 70 % France With
the Eghth Hsgiment Reserve EnGineerH
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early in the morning. SO that their fast
will end about noon of the following
day.
Where caponizinc is frequently prac-
ticcd Il regular table is used for the
purpose Holes are bored in the top.
The Cockcrol should he held on its side
on this table and secured by passing n
strong cord around it's Shanks and an
other around both wings close to tho
shoulder joints. The cords may he hold
in place by attaching weights to the
ends passed through the holes under
the table
When the bird is fastened to the
table remove a few feathers from the
upper part of tho last two ribs just in
front Of tho thigh joint. Moistcn tho
other feathers around the spot. so that
they will not interfere with the opera
ton. Pull tho flesh on tho side down
toward the hip Make an incision we'll
toward the back about an inch and Il
half long between tn. last two ribs.
Insert the spreader provided for the
purpose. hook up and cut the lining
membrane of tho abdominal cavity.
push away the intcstincs from the back.
and the organs can be sccn. The neccs-
Sary parts are carefully removed by
proper instruments and in accordance
with the directions Of the manufac-
turcr.
When the operation has been COM
plctcd the birds should then be kept
quiet and fed on soft food.
one Of the objects of caponizinG is
to make the bird grow larger y capon
becomes gentle and fattens more read
| lily than cockerel Its nature is
| changed to a marked degree. 1t loses
! its activity, and thereby thrives we'll
! in confinement. The flesh of capons
7, is highly priced. and the large size of
the birds makes them eagerly sought
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or special banquet occasions.
Tested RntionS for Cnpons.

After tho birds have recovered from
the operation. they may be fed on Ger
tain ra;ions for successful growth. Tho
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
has made tests on feeding capons with
very profitable results. Two lots of
capons were fed 4 ration composed of
whole corn. ground corn, and beef
scraps: and two other lots were fed
corn, wheat. oats. ground corn, bran
of the amounts Of the various feeds
selected by the Capons when allowed
free access to the different feeds.
which were kept in separate divisions
of a sclf-fcedinE hopper. The birds
had access TO grit. charcoal. oyster
shell. and clean water at all times
1t was found in both cases that the
capons receiving the greater variety of
feeds consumed slightly more beef
scrap than those which received only
corn and ground corn in addition to the
beef scrap; hut the cost of feed was
lower with the lots receiving the ra-
ton made up of corn. ground corn and
beef scrap.
Both of these rations were found to
be excellent for preparing capons. Very
little difference was shown in the gains
produced by the two rations. The mar
ket quality of the dressed birds varied
little. but tho caponS fed whole corn,
ground corn, and beef scrap had yell
lower skin than those fed the greater
variety ration.
Best breeds for CnponS.
Not every breed of fowl is we'll suit
| cd to the production of capons Black
| LanEshanS have been quite generally
rccornm ended for this purpose. Cock
crelS from this breed are large and the
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strongly with the brilliant red of
their large combs and wattlcs. In the
male the comb should be heavy. neatly
serratcd and stiny erect. In the fe-
male the comb is thinner and folds,
hanging over one side of the head
These fowls. together with their
black cousins. hold the record for the
production of the largest white eggs.
The males weigh six and one-half to
eight pounds: females five and onc-half
to six and on --half pounds Because of
their size they would appear to be the
ideal fowl for egg farms. but the White
MinotSa is not particularly rugged
fowl and cannot he raised in thousands
so successfully as the LcEhorn.
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same country-Spain. The former have
been bred in England for almost hun
drcd years. According to some au-
thoritics. tho earliest name of the
group was Minorca, White Faced. Rluc
and Black. and later. when white sports
were successfully bred and reproduced,
the name changed to White Minorca.
White MinorcaS have been developed
from alhinos OF the black variety. and
as layers of large white eggs they
equal their black cousins. They are
large. striking fowls: white plumaEc.
legs. bcak. and carlobcS contrasting
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are approaching the maximum age
limit OF ten months. The skill Of the
feeder in producing the greatest gains
ut the lowest cost has much to do with
the profits to be deprived from capons.
Preparing for Market.
Before being killed. tho birds should
be given only water for about thirty
six or forty-eiGht hours. Tho purpose
OF fasting the birds before killing Is
to allow the digestive tract to become
empty.
the veins through the mouth. just back
Of the head. and then sticking the knife
through the cleft in the roof. of the
mouth to the brain. 1t is customary
to dry pick them. The feathers arc
usually left on the neck about three
inches back from the head. on the legs
about two inches above the knee
joints. on the two outer joints of tho
wings. on the tail. and on the back
around the base OF the tall.
In packing for market n good plan
is to use boxes holding a dozen birds
Tn. boxes arc lined with waterproof
paper The six birds on the bottom
yer are placed with the breasts down
and the heads and feet up. a layer of
Waterproof paper should be laid over
the first lot of birds before the others
are placed in position, The capons Of
the second layer arc placed with
breasts up and heads and feet down.
BY packing in this way the shipment
shows to the best advantage no matter
from which side the box is opened.
Since an attractive appearance adds to
the markctability of poultry products.
capons always demand the highest
prices when we'll fed. well dressed and
we'll prepared for market.
The Muscovy Is the largest OF all ducks.
and is one OF the leading market birds.
q
| itself. IL is SO peculiar. There is inter
| cstinG account of this fowl In next week s
| tIrfe
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$ easily performed upon

operation is caSiiy pcriorWeo upon
them.
AS general statement 1t may be
said that cockerels of all dual purpose
or meat breeds OF fowls may be used
for producing capons. Crosses between
Light Brahmas and White Plymouth
Rocks or White Wyandottes make ex-
cellent capons and the fish OF these
crosses is considered tho best meat on
tho market Experience has shown that
Brahmas as n breed are not easily
operated upon. Notwithstanding their
large size. The Cornish Indian Game
has been successfully used in crossing
with other large fowls. Capons pro-
proved the breast meat without de-
creasinG the size Of the bird. For or
binary purposes and to meet the needs
OF the average poultrykeeper. the
larger breeds OF fowls make good
capons without crossing with other
breeds.
Time for killing and Marketing.
AS a rule there is time when
capons can be killed to the best ad-
vantage for profits In order to get
capons. they should be kept not longer
than about ten months of age. II
they are fed much longer their flesh
becomes somewhat coarse and is not
so palatable.
For these reasons the grower OF
capons should weigh his birds every
three or four weeks. and rs soon as n
bird ceases to make profitable gains.
which can be ascertained by finding
the cost OF the feed consumed for the
increased weight. 1t should be killed
and marketed. This is a simple method
Of determining the time of market ma
turity for capons. The feeder will be
we'll paid for the time spent In weigh
ing them. especially during the latter
part of the feeding period. when they
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CockercIs Matched at any time of
the year can he grown into fine ca
pons. Experts vary in their opinion
as TO tho age cockerclS should attain
TO be successfully caponizcd. Some be-
lieve the operation should TIC per
formed when tho cockerelS arc about
two pounds in weight. Others recon-
mend that caponizinc should be done
even earlier. AS n general rule the
operation may he performed success
fully when tho birds range from one
and onc-half TO three pounds in weight.
and when they are from two TO four
months old. believe that three
months is about the right age for
caponizing. Cockercls that have reach
SO treated. Tho size is equally as i'm
portant as the age OF the bird.
From April TO October arc the
months usually chosen for caponzinC.
During these months late winter and
spring Matched chickens arrive at the
proper age and weight. The mar
ketinE period is from May 10 Decom-
Der. the months Of greatest demand for
capons in the cities.
Good Instruments Are Essential.
In performing the operation it is
necessary to have all the light possible
and the best instruments. The latter
can be procured from reliable poultry
supply houses, and they are accom-
panied with full directions for their
use. When caponizing is properly per
formed with good instruments. il ~
not a painful process, hut II Is bad
policy to miStrcat IA bird or to cause
Unnecessary suffering by tho use ot
dull or improper tools. The better
the light and tho instruments. tho les:
danger OF losses from the operation.
Cockcrels intended for caponi2inl
should be tasted from twcnty-four tc
thirty-siN hours Some experts keel
the birds from both food ant
water, while ! keep water from then
only during the latter part of the time
The object of enforced fasting is t.
empty tho digestive organs and T.
diminish the amount of blood in tn.
blood vessels, which reduces tho DANCE
of rupturinc the arteries.
During the fasting period the cock
erels should be confined in Il clean, we'll
ventilated coop or shed. Shut them II
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POINTERS TO SUCCESS
IN PRODUCING CAPONs
. Simple Treatment That Increases
- Weight Improves Flavor and
Creates Higher Prices.
BIG BIRDS CONSIDERED BEST
General Purpose Breeds Find Most
Favor, While Some Specialists
Use CrosscS-How to Make Each
Ono Yield Biggest Profit.
BY PROF. JAMES II. NORMAN.
Former Expert for tho United states
Department of Agriculture.

AS n rule ii is hardly profitable TO
produce capons from small breeds OF
fowls 4 breed like the Plymouth
Rock is best for this purpose. II is
possible with the heavier breeds OF
fowls to produca capons from cocker
els which could not have been grown
to good hroilcrs. On some poultry
farms where hroiler raising is made 4
speciality. the better birds are some
times fitted as hroilers. while the poor
err ones are retained as capons. In this
way every bird is made TO yield the
highest profit.
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If you are thinking of buying
car costing 5000 to $500 more
than Saxon Six" ask yourself
what will I get for this $500 or
$500 over the Saxon Six price,"
When you dig into the matter
this way you uncover some inter-
esting facts.
In point of performance you can't
buy better car than Saxon six"
for 5000 or $500 more.
That has been pretty clearly prov
ed. AS a matter Of simple truth,
Saxon "Six" has-in public-dem-
onstrated it's ability to out-perform
other skies, Fights and twelves Of
far higher price. 1t is doing so
daily in private use in the hands
Of thousands of owners.
And not in one phase alone, but
in many-in acceleration, in flex-
Utility, in speed, and in high-gear
work.
Certainly for 5000 or $500 more
you can't buy better looking car.
The design Of Saxon "Six" Sedan
is unusually smart and graceful.
The finish is Of top-quality and
has deep, lustrous richness that
is remarkably impervious to wind
and Weather and mar
The seats are slightly tilted, to in
sure you greater riding comfort.
Now, take the features Of Saxon
six" They are Of the finest quail
ity.
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We doubt if you can find car SELL
ing at 5000 or $500 more than Sax
on six" that will match Saxon
six" in point of fine-car attrac-
tions.
For instance: One of Saxon
Skis" important features-Fed-
ders radiators also found on
cars selling for more than $4,000.
Saxon six" Sedan costs 1885.
Again, another of the important
features of Saxon "Six"-Timken
axles-is also found on seven cars
selling for more than $1,7O0.
One more. Still another import
ant feature of Saxon six
Spiral bevel gear-is also found
on IL cars selling for more than
$3.50.
And there are z other of the big
features of Saxon "Six," such as
Thinker bearings, Thinker axles,
Continental motor, Stromberg
capburetor. Remy ignition, Fed
ders radiator, Spiral bevel gear.
found on 80 cars selling for more
than $3.50.
Now consider the matter of up
keep cost.
Here you will find all the evidence
favors Saxon "Six" as against
car costing 5000 or $500 more.
You will find the cost of running
Saxon "Six" quite visibly less than
several hundred dollars higher.
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Saxon "Six" is constructed lightly
and balanced SO accurately that it
rides the tires easily, and SO set
of tires has much longer life.
It's motor has been so refined and
developed, and vibration and fric-
ton have been so largely elimin-
ated that you get full mileage from
each atom of gas and Oil.
And yet, despite it's light con-
struction, Saxon "Six" has great
strength and endurance.
This is proved by the record Of
cost for requirements. The most
accurate check has been kept upon
purchases Of all parts for Saxon
"Sixes" during the past two years.
It reveals the individual average
cost per Saxon ''Six" for this two
year period to be about $3.50. Only
'$4.25 per year.
So you see-considering every an
gle-Saxon "Six" not only will
give better service and longer
service than car costing 5000 or
$500 more, but it will cost you less
in upkeep.
And the price-is $1,325 f. o. b.
Detroit.
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The sun., 1917-05-17
WILSON ABANDONS
CENSORSHIP FIGHT
Administration Will Not Seek
Involuntary Gag on
the Press.

WASHINGTON. May 16--The Admins
tration probably will make no further
Efforts at present to have Congress enact
press censorship law. nor is II ex-
pccted 1t will insist that Senate and
House Conferees on tho espionage bill
be urged to retain the censorship pro-
vision written into the measure by the
House.
For tho present the executive branch
OF the Government, II was said tonight.
is content TO permit the newspapers TO
continue as under the regulations VOL
unfairly accepted by them governing
publication of military information. II
there are developments in the next few
months that indicate that self-imposed
restrictions are not effective and that
information of value to the enemy is
being published. the fight for censor
ship law will be renewed.
Many Administration officials believe
that such a step will not be necessary.
They say the only real purpose of the
stringent censorship provision put by
the Department of Justice In the Senate
draft of the espionage bill. but which
was eliminated by the Senate before
passage, was to curb few newspapers
not more than per cent. of the total
published In the United States. which
so far have failed to abide by the regu-
lations which others have imposed upon
themselves and followed consistently.
II the conferees on the hill agree to a
censorship section and both houses APP
prove. there will be no objection from
the Executive, but It was said ON au-
thority tonight that no pressure would
be brought to bear to bring about such
action.
The sun., 1917-05-17
TO URGE CONGRESS
MEMBERS TO ENLIST
Lunn Wants First Hand Infor-
nation on War.

WARRINGTON. May 16.-The resisna-
tion OF Representative augustus y.
Gardner OF Massachusetts from the
House to accept active duty as a Colonel
In the Reserve Corps may bring TO a
head sentiment which has been gaining
ground rapidly since the passage OF the
army bill in favor OF granting leave OF
absence, with or without pay. to all
members OF the House who wish toi Join
the military or naval service.
Representative Lunn, New York, mem
Der OF the Military Affairs Committee
and an enlisted man during the Spanish
American war. admitted tonight that he
was considering the presentation of the
proposal as a House resolution.
~ am not sure but what the service
of number of members Of the House
would be wise and beneficial" said Mr..
Lunn. The service OF members would
unauestionably have strongly bene-
hclal sentimental effect upon the coun-
try as an earnest of good faith on the
part OF members who, like myself. con-
scientiousy supported the Presidents
policy.
Then, too, Congress and the country
will stand In need of first hand nforma-
tion and enlightenment in considering
war legislation In tho future II Con-
gress can turn to it's own membership
for advice direct from the centre Of
things. there may be Il great deal less
dissatisfaction and IA great deal more
intelligently considered war legislation"
The sun., 1917-05-17
CONSUMPTION NOW
RESTS WITH SENATE
House Adopts Conference Re-
port With T. II. Plan.
Pay Of Men Increased.

wAsHINeToS, May 1s.-One more de-
lay has been interposed to the immediate
enactment OF the selective conscription
bill. The Senate must still vote to ac-
cept the report OF the conferoes. who
met twice to-day. and at their second
session came TO complete agreement on
the House contention of a horizontal in
crease OF pay for the army.
The section as agreed to by the con-
ferees provides that all officers and en-
listed men of the forces to be raised
by conscripton shall have the same
pay. allowances and pensions as the
regular army, and makes these increases
In the pay of enlisted regulars: Those
receiving SIS to S21 per month, an in
crease of si5 per month"; those receiv-
Ing s24. an Increase of sig; those re-
ceiving 80. s36 or $40, an increase Of IS,
and those receiving s45 or more, an in
crease OF S6.
This provision must be accepted by the
Senate before the bill can be sent to the
President. 1t means that the Senate,
which will receive the conferees report
in the morning. will either have to adopt
the House dictum or once more throw
the bill into conference. The bill has
now been seventeen days I'm conference,
almost record. The Senate is prac-
ticaliy certain to accept the House pro-
vision.
Chairman Dent OF the Military Affairs
Committee OF the House reported the re-
suits of the second conference to the
House and asked unanimous consent for
tho immediate acceptance of the report.
He assured the House that the results of
the protracted series OF discussions had
been finally productive of an agreement
to the advantage of the contentious ad-
vanced by the House. There was no OBJ
lection and the House unanimously
adopted the conference report in the
midst of a spontaneous outburst Of ap-
plause.
The selec.ive conscript!on bill. even
with tho Harding amendment included.
does not make II by any means certain
that the Administration will avail itself
Of the authorization to create volunteer
army of four divisions. The opposition
to the volunteer army fnds its source in
the General Stan. and the views of the
General Stan have been made the views
OF the Administration in this respect.
ON the other hand there remains to
Congress the power to amend the law
, after It has been enacted SO that the
President would have 10 form the volun-
/ teer army. All that Is necessary to ef-
/ feet this would he to enact another law
amending the selective conscription bill
| by striking out the word authorized"
and inserting the word "drected."