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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
ANNUAL MEETING or STATE
CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATIONS

fLACkSBURG, VA. March AZ. r.
Hodgson. associate professor OF arrop
omy at the Virginia rolytechnic Insti-
tute. and secretary OF the State Corn
Growers Association. has this to saw
about the approaching annual meeting
of that body:
Farmers OF Nirginia.-You are in
ritcd to attend the annual meeting az
the Virginia Corn Growers AssorIa
ton at Murphy's Hotel. in Richmond
March "a. There is much in store FOR
YOU DO you realize the value OF good
corn? II YOU do. attend the meeting
IN Richmond and learn the quality and
essentials of good corn. and the hest
way to produce It, II YOU don't, 20 "a
the meeting and make II a point TO
learn the value. In addition, you will
nnd out the requirements Of good corn.
and the method of selecting il.
The association has about $50 mem
bers. hut there should be many more
Each year attractive prizes are award
ed for the best exhibits, and il be-
moves every farmer who grows corn
to take an interest In making the crop
greater one. Join the association
and compete with other farmers who
place their corn on display for prizes.
Learn more about corn. Your sam.
pie OF corn will be properly Judged
and the good and bad qualities pointed
out TO you. Good talks on corn will
be given by members of the experiment
stauon staff at Biacksburg. of the
state Department of Agriculture, and
OF the United States Department OF
Agriculture.
Write to +. Il. HodRson. Secretary.
blacksburg. Va, for full information.
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GERMAN LINES SMASHED
TO PIECES BY ENEMY FIRH

tFrom Staft Correspondent of the
Associated Press)
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, March tvia London).-
Whatever may he the ultimate strategy
lying behind or claimed for the Ger
man retirement between Gommecourt
and LIE Transloy. even most casual in
spection OF some OF the evacuated lines
near Bapaume plainly reveals the TIM
mediate ason for their abandonment.
They have been smashed TO pieces by
the incessant and ever-increasing Brit
ish artillery Arc.
Communication trenches. built for
the purpose OF bringing up food and
ammunition. had been iattened almost
beyond recognition, and had long since
ceased TO serve their purpose.
The wide belt OF area hack of the
German lines had been dashed b., burst
Ing shells until 1t had become virtually
mpassible For hours'at a time. often
for days. the drumfire OF the British
guns made IL impossible for any man
to reach or leave the trenches.
Some OF the prisoners recently taken
said they had been cut off from food
for forty-eIght hours by tho barrage
back OF their trenches
The British outposts are established
we'll beyond the old German front-line
positions. Although from their new
retreats the German guns arc con-
stantly sweeping the evacuated terri
tory with violent bombardnents il was
possible yesterday to visit and inspect
some OF the trenches and strong points.
which il Was all too apparent the Ger
mans could no longer maintain in a
defcnsible condition. The abandoned
ground was covered with hundreds OF
German dead.
Large British burying parties.
hravely ignoring German shells ana
snipers. have heen busy for several
days clearing up the dead. but the task
liz still a long way from completion.
In front of the old German lines near
lie Rarque were some bodies which had
lain there since las, November. when
the Germans attempted an attack, but
were shot down while leaving their
trenches. The unceasing artillery and
rife fire had prevented their recovery.
1t seems that the Germans must have
lost heavily in abandoning their posi-
tions for scores of bodies were en-
countered behind the lines-thosc of
freshly fallen men.
The Germans are continuing their
strong defensive rear-guard actions all
along the line. but tho British appear
able to move forward and consolidate
the new ground just as rapidly as they
desire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
GRACE STREET CHURCH
TO VOTE ON REMOVAL
Baptist Congregation Will Hold Bus.
mess Meeting Tonight to
Consider Plan.
HAS OFFER FOR BUILDING
Large Element Of Church Anxious to
Erect New Home In Western Part
OF Cfty-Monument Avenue Loca-
ton Is Proposed.

At business meeting to be held to-
night. the congregation OF the Grace
street Baptist Church will be asked for
fulI expression of views on the pro-
erty and build a new house Of worship
in the West End. An agitation for
such a move was begun several years
ago BY progressive elements in the
congregation. but has been held In
allegiance largely through the inter-
rention of older members. whose at
tachment to the present site blocked
any action.
In his annual report recently, Rev.
Lloyd T. Wilson. D. D.. the pastor, re-
ferrcd to the removal plan. ind!ca ting
his belief that the time WAS approach :
Ing when such a step would engage
the earnest thought of the membership.
Since then there have been develop
inents. IL is said, which make a con-
sfderation of the plan advisable at this
time. and II was with this view In
mind that invitations were addressed
TO all members OF the congregation.
men and women. asking them TO attend
the business meeting Tonight
ONERTURES MADE nv
REAL ESTATE FIRM
Overtures have been made to officers
of the congregation by realty firm.
which, it is said. has a prospective
purchaser. IL has been suggested that
the church might find a buyer in Acca
Temple. which is in the market for
home. The building could, at small
expense. 1t Ia believed. be rcmod cled
for use as temple for the Shriners.
II was built about fifteen years ago.
and has modern heating plant and
a large basement with hardwood floors
The floor of the main auditorium, at
present on an incline, could be ieveled,
and the auditorium converted into an
admirable drill hall.
church members value the property
at between $4,000 and $685. 900, al
though II is believed that a lower figure
could be agreed upon IL the removal
meets with the approval OF the con-
Er"gation. The church is located at
Foushee and Grace Streets. and WOULD
be conveniently central for an organ
ization like Acca Temple. The seating
capacity Of the auditorium. II is stated,
IS said to be larger than that Of any
other church in the city.
Those who favor selling the church
on one Of the avenues In the West
End-preferably Monument Avenue
somewhere between Allen Avenue and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
Stan dard Quality.

me FARMER is interested. FIRST of all
IN securing goods of standard QUALITY
Large amounts OF spraying and fer
t'iizer chemicals are now used on many
arms. ana II is essential that these
materials be OF high grade and free
from impurities The amount n,r-
chased by each grower is now suf.
h'ieht to warran; having chemical
analyses made. but where fun car
l"ads are purchased ny groun Of
farmers composite sample may be
'ahen' and one analysts VIII show the
average quality Of the whole
Another effect Of co-operatiye MIR.
chasing has been to bring the farmers
together in the use of the same make
OF implements. fruit packages. c,c
one western fruit association agreed
on one style 81 power sprayer where
dozen or more were formerly sold
not oniy did they save large s,m
on TIE purchase price. but ono line
OF repairs uow supplies their needs
ana parts can NJ kent on hand fnr
sale TO all members at a great saving
Hho'hcr ASSOCIATION secured the
adoption Of one style of fruit uackap.
"herc no less than eight had formerly
been in use. Manufacturers who for
'nt,E hhn 10 Keep in readiness eight
o. basket forms and eight kinds
81 supplies can now devote their en-
tire force and factory 10 tho nakinu .,
one style thu. lessening tho cost OF
making ana decreasing the selling
p,'ce' "hiic insyr,ng constant SUNNY
a"Nhh'agta 10 be gained through
farmers Cooperative marketing as
r"c.a,ioh nave been fully demonstrated.
all cases the advisability of cn"
operative organization depend. .unnn
obapt!ty OF a moro efficient .srricc
being secured thereby
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Why Meat Ii High Priced.

city friend recently asked US why
MS beefSteak and pork chops are cost
ing him more than they used to. We
were able to find a number Of answers
10 this question. The first and mos;
important reason ie that the amin al
population does not keep pace with the
human population. Secretary OF Aeri
culture houston recently declared that
while we have gained 100000 600 peo-
pie within the last fifteen years. we
have lost 100000 head of cattle and
lo.oOu.ooO head OF sheep. The numhe r
OF hogs had increased at the last count,
but II n census Of the pig lots could
be taken to-day. We believe 1, would
sho" decrease as compared with
former years The thing is very sim
pie. VIC have more people. and fewer
meat animals. therefore prices should
De higher. Then. too. feed is high lust
now. You have to tempt the farmer
with high prices for pork or he will,
sell his grain instead OF feeding II.
When We consider the scarcity OF anil
mals. the value CT pasture lands. III
cost or grain. and the losses from dis.
ease, we can assure all city lnnuirers
mat the farmer is not getting ton much
for his live stock. Indeed. he ia NO,
getting enough. II the city man Is
paying too much for his chops. no mus,
not blame the farmer If he wants
to blame the packer. or the retail meat
market. that is his aTair--and theirs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
BRITISH SCORE ADVANCE
ALONG TWO-M|LE FRONT
Ihey Penetrate German Positions to
Average Depth OF 1900 Yards
East OF Gonmecourt.
TEUToNs ARE HARD PRESSED
Their Retreat Not for Strategic Rca-
sons, but Because Of Terrible Exc!
cution Wrought by Haig's Guns.
Hundreds OF Dead Found.
lBy Associated Press. ]

Again the British have advanced
their front on tho right and LETT wings
In the Sommc and Ancre. regions of
France. ON tho left flank. east of Com
mecourt. the Germans gave up ground
over "a front OF two miles to an aver
age depth Of 1.200 yards, while on
the right flank, east OF Bouchavesncs
| an attack gave the British terrain on a
| front OF 1900 yards and 173 prisoners
according To the London War Office.
| Heavy casualties were Inflicted on tho
Germans in several counterattacks.
The recent ceding of ground by the
Germans in the Ancre and Somme re-
gions evidently was not carried out for
| strategic rcasons. but because Of NO
| cesSity. according TO stan correspon-
dent of the Associated Press a yisi,
| 10 varied points of the line showed tina [
the guns OF tho British had torn m
trenches aud communicating trenches
and searched out thoroughly the
ground on a wide area behind the Cor
man lines where many hundreds of
dead were later found
| In the Mouse district. the Germans
north of Elk, In an attack preceded
| ny heavy bombardment, succeeded in
entering French trenches, but were
driven out In A counterattack Rccip-
rocal commandments. especially severe
cast OF the Mouse. I'm tho Boise Caurie-
res sector. have taken place.
Along the Russian front and in Rou-
mania no lighting OF moment is taking
place In the Austro-Italian theater
an Austrian attempt to storm Italian
positions east of Gorilla was frus-
trated. according to Rome. Minor in
fantry operations and artillery duels
continue on the other sectors OF the
front.
With the important town OF Hama
dan already In their possession, the
Russians arc keeping UP their offensive
against the Turks In Persia.
Eighty miles northwest OF IIamadan
they have captured the villages OF
| Bijar and Khanikali.
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seven pounds to the dozen sao5 to
500: six to six AMI one -half rounds
20 'he dozen, 81 - to 50 dark. per
dozen. sieo 10 $3.50; culls. so to -
cents. Tn" price on squads weighing
eight pounds TO the dozen. which Is a
fair average weight from good sauaL
plants varies aurut as follows through
out the year. according To the whole
SAFE quotations In New YORK: February.
-; March and April. sS.5: MAY and
June. s2.15: August, $3.50, and Decrm
per. s3.oo y sumInar' OF reports from
twenty-five pigeon farms showed an
average weight "t nine ponds TO the
ooHcn and IN average price OF sS4S for
the year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
LABOR CALLED TO MEET
VIII Decide ON Part 10 Claim in Form
uintion OF Policies OF Prepared
meas and Defense
tBy Associated Press. /

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, March 4-Spokcs.
men or more than 100000 American
waEe-carners have been called to meet
here March i" TO determine and an
nounce the part la hor shall claim in
the formulation of policies Of prepared
ness and defense In the crisis confront
ing the nation.
The call, made public to-day. wa. Is
sued by Samuel Gompers. president OF
the American Federation of Labor, un-
der authority of the federation's ex-
ecutirc council II went to presidents
OF ITO national and international unions
ahliated with the federation, depart
ment presidents and the four great
railroad employees brotherhoods
There Will he a preliminary meeting
Of the executive council next Friday
to arrange for the conference. which
promises TO be the most notable gath
ering OF American labor representa
tires ever held.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
NEWS OF ASHLAND
Especial 10 The Times
-

tSpecia TO The Thnes-Dispatch.l
ASHLAND. VA. March i-The
churches OF Ashland Will engage IN Il
Simultaneous cvangelistic campaign
beginning Sunday. March II. After
noon services will be held daily In the
Ashland Baptist Church oy the differ
cnt pastors at $3.50 o'clock. and a serlc.
OF cottage prayer meetings. beginning
at Sis o'clock each evening. Will also
he conducted under the leadership of
tho pastor.
Berkeley Prosser. OF Saginaw. Mich.
was here this week visiting his sister,
Mrs. Charles Bridges
Miss Ruth Rlanton. OF FarmvIllc
is the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Nelson
Vaughan.
Miss Florence Trcvillian has re-
turned from a trip to Chicago.
Miss Lyle Gary Is visiting friends in
Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

crease. with its corresponding effect
upon the prices received by the grow :
cr. unless there Is an increase in con-
sumption This possibly may be
brought about either by the cherry be-
coming more popular or by reaching
markets not fully supplied through the
Usual channels Of distributions
The prospective cherry grower.
therefore. will do well when seeking
n location for an orchard To take fully
Into account the extent to which the
demand for cherries is supplied I'm the
markets that are within convenien,
radius OF any location that he may
consider. Where one can locate, or is
located. In a good cherry growing Sec
,ion and within easy reach OF town
no, vol supplied with cherries. IL
seems probable that an orchard OF this
.rnit may he planted with rcasona BILE
prospects Of profitable returns.
In tact, some orchards known.to tho
writer, which are located in regions
wen whore there are no large towns
re proving very satisfactory. These
erc regions in which little attention
Is being given to frutt-growing, yet
,"htre there are possibilities In this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

squads. This. however, requires a con-
slant outlay without any return for
some tire.
pair Of breeders vrrios from ore or two
to as high as ten or eleven pairs :.
year, hut average Of from six TO
seven pairs IS a fair estimate, although
$Aome SQUAD breeders do bette, than
this Squads usually asli at the high.
sest prices during cold weather az
pigeons do not breed an freelv during
the winter as during the spring
H The price paid for squads varies
with their size, quality. and the season
otsthe year. Tho quotations on the
Now York Wholesale market In March.
last year, zero as follows: Prime
white. ten pounds TO the dozen. pnr
i dnasn. .33,I6;. nine. pounds to the dozen.
$3.50: eight pounds to the dozen. sa:
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Notes OF Interest.

beSS or seven pretty young women
OF Polk County. Fla. passed through
the city TO Washington yesterday to
attend the inauguration. They carried
with them a large box OF orange bios
SONS To be presented 10 Mrs. Wilson
to wear In the parade.
John Holland colorcd, was arrested
last night NJ the Wythe Street depot
with twenty-four pints OF liquor in his
possession. He was about to start for
liopcwcll
Executive Scout Norsk. OF Chester.
Ia, VIII arrive in the city on Tuesday
TO take charge Of the DEVELOPMENT Of
Scout work in Petersburg. This work
Is to be continued for at least two
years.
The body Of Miss Kate Bell Walker.
OF Wilmington. \. c.. who died while
whiting hcr sister here was taken 10
that city last night for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
FORFEITED BOND PAID
TO CITY OF PETERSBURG
Corporation Which Expected to Build
Railway Line to Hopewell
Turns Over $4,000.
RICHARD EppEs WINS HIS SUIT
Action for Damages in Sum OF $40.
600, Result Of Closing Street, De-
ctded In His Favor In HONEYWELL
Corporation Court.
Especial to The rimcs.Dlspatcb.,

PETERSBURG. VA. March 1.-THE
petersburg and James River Corpora
ton has paid the city $1,000 the
amount Involved in a forfeited bond on
"hfch suit had been brought and jndg-
meht rendered. after offers OF compro-
mise had been declined The corpora
.ioh proposed to construct an elcctri,
Ane from Petersburg to Hopeweli
within n certain time. and was grant
co franchise to enter tho city and
operate It's line on certain streets un-
der certain conditions. a bond Of
10000 was given TO comply with the
conditions. but the road Was never
built and the bond wan forfeited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
Youthful Criminals.

Detectives Hcclan and Jefferson ar
rested two negro boys. Happy Carter
and Garland Foster, for smashing in
a front window Of a store in Boiling,
brook Street and stealing several pairs
OF shoes and other articles. The boys
contested. and the goods were recov-
cred.
Henry Walker. colored. age thirteen
years, was arrested on charge OF
forgery. or passing forged check He
purchased pair OF shoes. for which
he paid with forged check.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

direction. Enterprising farmers who
nave planted orchards. including other
eruits as we'll as cherries. find ready
sale at good prices for their entire
product among the people in the sur
'ounding communities. who come to
The orchards for their supplies, thus
greatly simplifying the marketing
problems so far as the growers are
concerned.
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Valuable Crop,

The SOY bean may be grown through
out the entire South, and nowhere bet :
ter than In Virginia. 1t is very
va iuabie forage crop and promises TO
DC very useful in many boli-weevil re-
s.ons as cash crop. and n source
OF oil seed for the oil mills.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
DESTROYER IS SUNK
WITH ALL ON BOARD

LONDON. March A British de-
stroyer was sunk with all hands in
the North Sea on Thursday, the Ad-
miralty announced to-day. 1t is he
lieved she struck mine. the announce
ment states.
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BRIEF NOTES THOUGHT
OUT BY THE WAYSIDE

Limestone soils IN general arc par
tculariy well suited TO alfalfa but
even such lands are frequently acid
an" REQUIRE lining TO Srow this crop
successfully.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

ECONOMY no more means saving
money than spending money. II means
spending and saving. whether time or
liohey, or anything else. to the best
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

the suit OF Blenheim against Rich
ard Eppes for $4,000. which was be-
gun before Judge Devanc in the Cor
porhtion Court of IIopewell on Friday,
WINS concluded yesterday afternoon
Win verdict for the defendant. The
plaintiff alleged that his property had
neen injured In value by the closing
OF a road by tho defendant. and he in
stituted sui. for $4,000 damages No
tice of appeal was given
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
Ship Only Fresh Eggs.

When shipping eggs to tho city for
special markets. only strictly fresh
eggs should be forwarded. and more
han that. no doubtful eggs and no
soiind eggs should. ever be put In a
case for market I
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

in the raising OF live stock, the de-
mand TOT farm help Is less rigid than
In the case of other kinds Of farming.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

rue wisdom is To know what is
neh' worth knowing. and 10 do what
~ pest worth doinS.-If. Humphrey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

Even to-day comparatively few per-
sons realize the Importance OF foster
ing agriculture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

lf you cannot afford to buy 4 ma
nure- sprehher. better rent--not borrow
your neighhor's. The use OF rent
cd one for two or three seasons vii,
enable you to buy one.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

The strainng of milk must he done
in the milk house only.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

Sees viii pay for their keep In honey,
aside from their services in fruit pro-
duction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

Delicious table strip can he made
from Gull and waste apples hy home
methods developed by tho United States
department OF Agriculture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

me paint OF the house often indi.
cafes the atmosphere TO hc found in
side
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

To prevent the odor Of onions from
adhering 10 the hanls. peel and slice
them under cold. running water
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

Fan All seeds and use only tho
plumrest and cleanest seed possible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

After the strawberry beds hay.
grown two crops. pillow It up and SET
cut TO cabbage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

\ pint OF crude carbolic acid mix cd
WIN gallon OF kerosene makes an
excellent spray for poultry houses.
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Let tho cows out for water and ex
ercise while the stables are being
cleaned out II makes the work easier
and docs not worry the COWS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05

Sunlight is Natures great germ de-
stroyer.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
FLETCHER SCHOOL OPENS.
Prospects for a Very Successful Sea-
sOn-Big EnrOnment

The Fletcher graded school began
its session of eight months on Mon
day. Auguts 9th with ca enrolment
of 12e pupils. The teachers who have
undertaken the work for the ensuing
year are Miss Frances summerell of
China Grove. N. c. Miss Sue Lannnig
of Fletcher, N. c.. and Miss Josephine
Osborne of Horse Shoe. Misses os-
borne and tanning have both taught
here before but Miss summerell, the
principal, is new in the county.
The excellent cooperative spirit of.
the trustees of the school was mani
tested by the Immaculate order in
which the school building was found.
Many plans are being made for the
yearly c%onduction OF the school and a
very successful year is anticipated.