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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported 10 the
health department in the last twenty-four hours
Frank J. and Mary Pyles, girl.
Harry #. and Grace B. Yocum, boy.
Pedro and Emmie Warner, boy.
wafer T. and Catherine A. Thompson, boy.
Cecil B. and Jennie z. Etephans, girl.
Joseph and Lena shankman. boy.
Robert Y. and Esther Sullivan, boy.
Joseph and Helen Stika GIRL
ROSWELL and Annette Snow, girl
Paul and Louis Moran. girl.
John j. and Elsie NJ. Leary, boy.
William A. and Mary B. lloyd boy
Harry and Ella Linton. girl.
Robert {. and Evelyn King girl.
lanes and Christine Kempton. girl.
charles and Mary James. boy.
twins. 90
John and Dorothy Henry, girl.
samuel and Anne Hopkins, girl.
Carl and Elizabeth Hubscher girl
Henry and Margaret Graham boy
Allen and Mary Gibson, boy.
robert w. and Caroline Foster, boy.
Arthur and Bessie Eyler, boy.
Horace and Virginia Epes HOY
Joseph and AdaIgisa TeLorensn. stn.
William T. and Margaret A. G. Dodson, girl
Edward NJ and Virginia Dawson girl
James and ANNA Durtty. girl.
otha and Agnes T.. Grisnond boy
Reuben and Elinor Cotfey. boy.
samuel M and Isabella Blandford. boy.
Christie and Victoria Brandt, boy.
Edgar Il. and Nellie Boyd, boy.
s.: Clair and Elizabeth Scott. boy.
James and Mary McGruder, girl twins
Lloyd and Sara Morton, girl
Luther and Annie Miller boy
James w. and Anna Carroll boy
Maurice and Minerva Carter, boy
Yates and Florence Bush, boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

Mrs. Anne Pitney Gaynor and Miss
Maud B. Morris will be the hostesses al
tonights open-air dinner of the Arts
Club. Among tho prominent speak
ers will be Representative Rayburn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Marriage Licenses.

lowing:
Bernard L. Trent and Mesane Seal, both Of Ps-
tersburg, Va.
Reginald c. Gouldin and Bessie R. Seal. both
Of Petersburg.
Harvey A. Linders of New York city and Mary
O. Pittman of this city.
Charles NJ. Rowe. U. 8. A.. and Susan L
Frank of this city
ellie O. Goods of Alexandria. Va.
Harry q. Webster and Marie =. Tennyson,
both of Baltimore, Nd.
Thomas J. Thompson and Marrarrt M HUM
John L. Douglns and Mary NJ. Garner.
Philip W. Banks. Y. S. A, and Louise A W
Root Of Wyoming. Ohio
>, John n. johnson. tr.. Q. s. A. and Elizabeth
T. Clayton of this city
Clyde l.. Wesley and Edith @. Nelson
Henry r. Hart and Lula o. Parker, both Of
Richmond. Va
Edward C. Perry and Minnie NJ. Barr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

Dr. John F. Moran has returned to
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

Representative Baer. Capt Gordon Cor
don-Smith. the we'll known English war
correspondent; Mr. D. c. Easton and
others. Mr.. Rudolph De Zapp Will be
chairman and the subject under dis
cussion is Newspaper Nonsense and
Editorial Pipe Dreams"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported TO the
health department in the last twenty-four hours:
Louise F. Theaker, 10 ysars, s21 East Capitol
street.
Charles Hennings, 50 yearz. 8s3 Missouri ave-
nue. northwest.
Rosa E. Toone. 40 years. Washington Asylum
Hospital.
street southeast.
Richard J. Lston. II years. IT'S 9TH street
southeast, Congress Heights.
George W. Hunter. 10 years. st. Elizabeth
Hospital.
Isiah T. johnson, rs year,. George waning
ton University Hospital
Mary NJ. Adams. months, Providence Hos
pital.
Hosie Jackson. Al years. Washington Asylum
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

The Italian ambassador has returned
to Washington after spending some
time at Saratoga and Will remain mere
except for occasional week end trips TO
Blue Ridge Summit, where Countess oil
Cellere and their children are establish
ed for the summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome N Bonaparte
have returned to Newport from a visit
to Mrs. Newbold Leroy Edgar in
Gloucester,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

Duke de Sangro and Mr.. Andrea Gels
ser Ceiesia di Vegliasco OF the Italian EN-
bassy staff entertained at dinner last
evening on the Powhatan roof. Their
guests included Senator and Mrs. Peter
Gerry. Capt and Mrs Perry Belmont. MI
and Mrs. John Wanamaker Miss Anne
Hopkins. Mr.. Giuseppe Brambilia, MI.
John Barrett and several of the secretaries
of the other embassies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
WIFE FILES COUNTER CHARGES.
Mrs. Nettie C. Schindell Explains
Gov Rideso in Answer tn Hushand

Mrs. Nettie C. Schindell today ex-
planned to the District Supreme Court
the 10y rides" on which her husband
bases suit for absolute divorce
against her She denies all his charges
and files a cross-bill. asking for a
cruelty. desertion and Inadequate sup
port. The couple have four children.
The Joy rides consisted, according
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Universal Cutlery

Universal Cutlery eliminates
much of the drudsery of Kitchen
work, saving their original cost in
little time. In Universal Cutlery
we carry large stocks of carving
astA bread knives, spatulaA ETC.
In fact, cutlery to meet every
household requirement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

10 Mrs.. eohindsn. Of trips made IN an
automobile with an aunt and some Of
her friends on hot evenings into the
suburbs- She says her husband was
present and invited to go along. but
always refused
Through Attorney q. L Giles the wife
asks the custody Of the children. with
a1imony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
MRS WALLACE ASHBY,
Formerly Miss Mary Chamberlain Little.
Harris * Ewing photo.l

performed by the Rev. Norman or Foun..
dry Methodist Church. in the presence OF
small company of relatives and init
mate friends
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her brother. Mr.. L. L Helgesen OF
seattle, Wash, Wore beautiful gown of
white embroidered georgette crepe, with a
hat Of white georgette crepe having a
crown of white panne velvet, caught at
the right sfeo with a silk tassel.
She carried a shower bouquet of bride
roses
Miss Frances Helgesen her sisters only
,, attendant, wore white georgette crepe
and satin gown. with white satin hat,
ana carried bouquet of pink roses.
Mr.. Walter SLIDER OF this city was best
man
A dinner for the relatives and wedding
party followed at the Raleigh.
Mr.. and Mrs Schaefer left later for a
snort wedding trip. the latter wearing a
blue taffeta travelling suit with a blue
faille and taffeta hat
Mrs. Percy Quin was hostess at a
luncheon, followed by bridge. yester-
day, when her guests were Mrs. Thomas
Core Mrs. James Reed. Mrs. Edward
Taylor. Mrs. >Thomas Stubblefeld, Mrs.
Joseph Russell Mrs. Webb Venable
and Mrs. William Gordon.
Miss Holland Fits and Lieut.. Thomas
Garner. L. s Il. c.. whose marriage
will take place Saturday. with mem
bers of their wedding party, were
guests at a supper party last night on
the Powhatan roof garden. given by
Miss Agnes Messick. daughter Of Mrs,
Charles G. Marbury. The guests in
cluded Miss Cornelia Movie, Mr. Allen
Garner. Mr.. Frank Hartman. Mr.. Jim
Ryan and Mr.. Tom Stapleton.
Former President Theodore Roose-
welt entertained Baron Ludovic Mon
cheur and other members of the Bel
gian mission at luncheon at Sycamore
Hill, Oyster Bay. N, Y, yesterday. Col
Roosevelt and Baron Moncheur formed
a warm friendship while the former
was in the White House and the lat
ter represented his country as minister
to the United States
On their return TO New York last
evening the baron and members Of the
mission were entertained at dinner at
the Ritz-Carlton by their fellow coun-
trymen
Mrs. Anne Pitney Gaynor and Miss
Maud B. Morris will be the hostesses al
tonighrs open-air dinner of the Arts
Club. Among tho prominent speak
ers will be Representative Rayburn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

It pays to read the want columns of
Tho Star Hundreds Of situations are
filled through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs James f. Lee announce
the marriage of their daughter. Grace
r. Lee, and Bernard 4. Conlan of New
York on August IS, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
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JUDGING CALF FEEDS.


 o. F. Hunziker, an Indiana dairy expert, believes that an effective way to judge the ration for dairy calf Is to keep an accurate record of the gains made during the first six month.
 Tn order for ration" he says. ito be an unqualified success for dairy calves, it should produce a gain of at least one pound a day as an average for the first six months of the life of the calf. An average daily gain of l 1-z pounds is not uncommon, a1- though slightly above that which the average dairyman may expect"
 Persons not having suitable scales may also note the progress of their dairy calves by measurements of height. The rate of growth in height of dairy calves" says MT. Hunziker. tIg rather uniform during the first six months. The average monthly grwth for an average -sized calf should be from 1-2 to 2 inches, although certain individuals win very much ex- ceed these figures"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

Ilsss ia not alwsys good tsst. as many oeeds may start to germtnate Hat do not have vitality to push the plans to the surface of the soil. EdEhty out of every 100 seeds should Gr0W or the Beeds should not be used
 It is not necessary to demand 1fs high percentaSe germination in case Of cabba&e, tomatoes and other seeds which are to be started z indoors in dats or in hotbeds and later trans planted to the open If the plotting paper ia used the seeds should be placed between the sheets And the pa per should De kept moist, but not too wet in temperature Of about 60 de- grees- S 1,ss
 Radisaes and lettuce may be ex- pected to sprout in about two or three days, while carrots and some other vegetable seeds require a much longer time. It is important that the tenn perature be kept uniform, ventilation good and drainage thorough and that moisture be kept about the seeds. An incubator is fine place in which to test seeds. It affords the necessary conditions in a way in which they can be controlled Often times the incu- bators are idle at a time when one is in position to test seeds All should send to the difrerent seed growers and ask them for their seed cataIogs and begin studying the seed question.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
Prof. White and Others Speak to
 Interested eathsrins at Vernon.

An institute was held 6at Vernon at which about fifty persons were pres enf. F Fs
 The morning session was taken up by Prof. S. P. Holiister, who gave a very Interesting talk on fruit; impart- ing many instructive and practical suggestions concerning the different kinds of apples and. other fruits which should be grown on the farm, espec- ialiy for home consumption.
 In the afternoon Prof. Hollister gave an interesting and practical demonstration in pruning, in nearby orchard.e
 recess was declared about noon, and a fine dinner was served by the ladies of Vernon grange. tr = In the afternoon Prof G. C. White gave talk on the Improvement of the Dairy Herd by Record Keeping and Breeding. He emphasized the importance of keeping records of per- formance. He cited cose of two curate records of production, receipts and expense, it was shown that the best looking cow was an utter loss, as far as profit was concerned and the poorer looking COW gave a profit. The way to judge dairy cattle is by their records, not by their appearance.
 Prof. White wished to impress upon his listeners that the bull was an inn portant. factor in building up of good dairy herd. The bull plays an important part in the increase or the decrease of production. He told of the results at Missouri, where but one bull out of six materially increased the production of the heifers which
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
ECONOMY TO STUDY SEEDS.
Members of "Hiah Cost" League
 Should Map Out Their Needs.

All members of the .Hi-Kost" lea- que should begin to study vegetable seed catalogs, which are being so gen. orally distributed by seedsmen at this time. The questions of varieties for home needs, home likes and dislilxes and the amount of space available, and the method of cultiva ton should be considered when studying seed re- Quirements.
 In figuring out the seed rsauirs- exercise care not to buy cheap garden seed, as cheap seed is dear at any: price. On the other hand, the high. prices for vegetable seeds are not aI-s ways a guarantee that they are of the highest quality. There is, however, seldom case when cheap seed means good seed. The cheap seeds may not grow or they may not produce vexe- tables of good variety if they do grow. The loss of time, of ground and Of work is so great that the slightly higher cost of seeds bought of reliable nrms saves the grower money in the long run.
 The buyer cannot depend entirely upon the reputation of the seed man to insure his getting seed of variety which he is ordering. The germ1na-s ton power can be determined how ever by the grower by planting 50 or 100 seed in flat box of earth They should be planted as deeply in this box as they are planted in the gar den. Some test seeds by placing them between moist b1ckters and in similar ways which induces them to eprout.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
FORMS FOR THE SECOND FLOOR
co.-New House for the FaIs Chang. at Atlantic Carton Factory.

been remodeltng and renovating the structure. New floors have been laid and a new chipping platform has been erected. The contractors have install ed a new freight elevator and have made other improvements about the property.
 New Sewer Under Construction. at the Murphy block, corner of West Main and North Thames streets. This sewer will be connected with the city sewer and will act as a drain for tho entire building. The areaway which will be constructed between the Mur- phy block and the adjoining building has been started and will be completed in the near future The areaway will be lighted with vauI- lights The Peck & McW7lfiams Co. is doing the work.
 Additions and Changes.
 pleted an addition to the shipping platform of the American Thermos Bottle Co. and have put in concrete steps at one end. These contractors have also installed. A dumb waiter at the store of Peterson on Main street. The carrying capacity of the eleva-, tor is over two hundred pounds and will be used in carrying ice cream from one floor to the other.
 Foundation to be Started.
 The cellar for the ouse to be erected on the Baltic road for John O. Johnson is nearly excavated and the founda- ton work will be started next week if the weather permits. The house for George H. Allen is being lathed and win be ready for plaster as soon as the cold weather moderates- The Swanson house is ready for plaster. Contractor Allen is doing the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

blocks, addition to dairy plant, alter ations to building for use as a syna- gogue, and several residences in New Haven, apartment house for 7S fannl- lies in Stamford, residences in Green wich, two branch library buildings, interior changes to the post office building and new building for the Farmers Dairy Co. in Bridgeport, ad- dition to schoolhouse in Plainvi1le, public garage in Bristol, and altera- tions to business block and several residences in Hartford.
 Contracts for number of new buildings have been awarded during the week in various parts of the state. In Hartford work has been started on an eight story business block, several residences, factory building and a high school addition; contracts have also been awarded for addition to a factory office building and for several one and two-family houses in Bridge port; several new residences in New Haven, addition to factory work in Stamford and Greenwich, public gar age in Waterbury, and addition to factory in Ansonia to cost $150. 900.
 Norwich had one sale of real es- tate the past week to six a year ago. The loans for the two weeks were $4,20o and $17 .oso respectively.
 /. In New London there were four sales of realty during the past week to nine a year ago. Loans totaled s19.000 and $24. 200 for the respective weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

the ears that show poor examination Note: If sawdust is used soak 1t over night before putting in the pox to be sure of its being thoroughly wet.
 Rag Doll" Method.
 One of the cheapest as well as most convenient and accurate meth ods of testing seed corn is the so- called Rag -DoH.'' To make this tester cut canton flannel into strips inches wide and from to feet long With a. heavy pencil draw a plain line through the middle of the strip. then starting 8 inches from one end, mark off into 3 1-2 to f inch squares and number each square on the smooth cloth. and lay out on table; then place six kernels from ear No. l in square No- 1 and so on until all squares have been filled. Be careful not to mix the kernels in dlneren5 squares. When the cloth is filled. roll it up, starting with a stick or bent cardboard as a core. Don't try to roll it very tightly and tie loosely Soak these "rag dolls' over night; then lay on some sticks so they can pail. Leave for to 12 days at 50 degrees to T5 degrees F.: then care fully unroll and count the germina- ton; discard as noted above.
 Note: Before using any cloth for a second test boil thoroughly to kill all moulds that might cause rotting- It is also better to use new sawdust or sand for each test.
 Advantages of the Rag Doll.
 I. The cheapest and easiest tester to make
 < 2. Less mould develops in this tester
 3. Can be most easily disinfected.
 4. Takes up little room and can be easily moved
 AIl parts of kernel, roots. shoots. etc, can be readily seen.
 6. Gives an accurate test.
 Testing seed corn for germination before planting has been definitely shown to be very profitable way of increasing the resulting stand in the field if the poorly. gernina ting seed is discarded. The tine and expense of a test can be paid Efor several times by the increased yields of a fuller stand.
 No Connecticut farmer can afford this year to plant seed for silage corn without testing it's examination, es- pecia1ly if he has no knowledge of where or how it was grown or stored. Reduce the high cost of next years feed by running a gernination test now and getting a better stand than ever before.-Benj G. Southwiclz, AgronOmy Department
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
KNOW THAT YOUR SEED CORN WILL. (
By p. a. HOLDEN.

' . F ls. - w Poor seed means poor stand It means that portion of hs of what should be- lost and labor  worthless stalks receive nothing
  
 
 
  even or to acre .t. the Corn Belt 1t
   
 
 
  2,e00O0OOOo Z s%tst careIeseness Expensive
  the would have s2s4oooo This Poor chief of stand snnan .e <. trrT nothing else that will yield
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

The work of pouring forms for the first floor Of the Winchester Woolen companyss new plant at Thameevflle has been completed and the second floor forms have been started.
 Eisht-room House.
 Plans have been drawn for a new house to be erected on Planning ave nue by Caesar DefCarlo. The building is of the semi-bungalow type. 30x8o. outside finish will be shingles and clapboards, the first story to be clap boarded and the remainder finished in stained shingles. The roof will be shingIed. The interior finish will be in na tural wood with hard wood foundation which is of brick and stone construction in the near future.
 New Tank Set.
 The new gasoline tank for the Texas Oil company has been placed by Con- tractor DeICarlo. The tank is set in a concrete foundation which consists of six piers set four feet into the ground with two feet above. They are IS inches square On these piers is an iron framework which holds the tank which has capacity Of 22.0oo gallons.
 Thames Street Houses.
 The work being done on the reno on Thames street by Contractor Del Carlo is nearly completed and it is ex- pected that those buildings being moved will be in their new locations by next week.
 Changes at Carton Factory.
 At the building Of the Atlantic Car tor corporation in Greeneville, for merly occupied by Turner & Stanton Co.,, the Peck & McWIlliams Co. has
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

ed for both concerns although they may manufacture machines. calcu- lated to do the same kind of work
 A factory site has been secured on Norwood avenue. one block rom yauxhan street. which VIII anoFo tractive hreprook building 160x30 fest will be erected just as soon as con- tractors can do the work.
 It is expected that pare Of the building will be ready for occupancy within four weeks and that instadia- soon as the roof is in position. The new company will it. is believd have orders to keep 1t going to the fuh capacity from the start. At the De- ginning 1t is expected to give en- ployment to about 35 men.
 Ferry Slip.
 The new ferry slip is completed with the exception Of installing the machinery used to dock of the ferry boat. After this eQufpnent has been installed the ferry will leave the old slip and work will be expedited as much as possible tear ing 1t down to make room for the new municipal wharf.
 New Husiness Block.
 James T. Sexton who recently. ac- quired the Cady property located on the south side of State street be- tween the Marsh building and the Copp structure, being the property structure collapsed several months ago, will shortly cause a modern bus mess building to be erected.
 Plains are being made for the erec- tion of the building, which will, in all probability. be a three story struc-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

top thoroughly and set where the tenn perature will be from 55 to TO degrees F. for about two weeks. It is best to cover the pan with a paper or am other pan until the corn begins to prick through as this will prevent drying out.
 Another method is to use pan with several layers of heavy cloth-like canton hannel-in the bottom, spread out the corn and cover with two or cloth. Wet the cloths and cover with a pan. After 10-15 days remove the top cloth and count the kernels that have sprouted strongly. Nine -tenths vigorously. If there are less, get bet- ter seed if possilble-this is preferable to planting more thickly.
 No matter winch method is used. it is very desirable to run the test in duplicate; that is, have two pans ter to have two pans with 100 ker- nels each than one with 200 kernels, for something may accidentally des- troy one pan; and if not the, the two will check each othe.
 To Test Corn on the Ear.
 sandbox Method Get box or inches deep. fill it half full of sand or sawdust and pack this in we'll. A piece of white cloth can be cut to fit into the box and marked off into inch squares, or small nails can be driven into the box on all sides every three inches and strings run between them to lay off the box into squares. Lav out the ears to be tested on a shelf where they will not be disturbed. or number each ear with a tag. Let ter or number the squares in the box to correspond to the ears. Take six kernels from each ear and put them in the proper square in the box. These six kernels should be taken from diff ferent parts of the ear-two from near the tip, two from the center, and two from near the butt. Take the ker- neis out carefully without injury to the germ.
 If the cloth marked off in squares IS used, lay another cloth over the kernels; then cover this with 1 to inches of sand or sawdust. Sprinkle this top layer and pack it down. After 10 to 15 days carefully draw back the top cloth and count the kernels that have sprouted strongly, and discard