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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
Baseball a Loss.

Nelson NJ "pie" Way, the former
Yale baseball aud football player. is
through with league baseball. major or
minor. aud has decided 10 accept a
business chance with the Bethlehem
Steel company Pie" says some things
In his farewell TO the national game
that should make college men ponder
before they 20 into professional base
ball.
Il don't want to be In the position %
attacking baseball that i. profession
nj baseball" said Way. 1T Is none Of
my business, aud ! haven't amounted
90 enough in the game TO stand as a
critic. But | can say that | found IL
Il loss. so FAR rs | was concerned
Il say this In spite Of the fact that |
could sign mt least two very satisfac.
tory contracts with good minor lengu
clubs. with the prospect. Of course. Of
working my way back 10 the big
league. But I don't want H.
'Iack coomhs. late Of the Athletics.
put IL correctly when he said that Il
college man goes into the big lea que
with an education and comes out with
out one"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13

ers running with the fleet which kept
of the German submarines coward the
close of the chase.
The powerful engines and light weight
of this type enable II to acquire top
speed very quickly. while il takes
submarine at least four minutes under
most favorable circumstances to sub
merge If caught in surface cruising In
those four minutes destroyer can
travel two and two-thirds miles.
A French destroyer. II is said, recent
~ sighted AN enemy submarine crnis-
ing on the surface, and By stenming
she got In few rounds with her quick
firers before the submarine could dive.
A little oil on the surface told of her
death struggle.
Men Love to Serve on These Boats.
The English destroyers are said 10
have sunk two submarines by adopting
the most favored method Of attack on
the craft that has them all guessing
They follow flle wake of the periscope
If observed from ship or aeroplane aud
20 bows on at full speed into the boat
beneath 1t. or course the collision i
liable 10 damage the destroyer. but II
Is certain TO end the career of the I'M
derwater boat, and as thereby battle
ship or a big cruiser may be saved the
exchange il good one.
Besides. it is doubtful whether the
glorious fellows in those boats would
give up the chance TO make the play.
As well ask the football player who
has caught a runner down the field
not TO tackle his man lest he should be
hurt In the contact. Moreover. the
crew would never again respect the
leader who would let them miss the
chance.
The men love the service on these
boats. They are always choice. sea
soned men who must possess mechan-
zeal skill TO handle the complicated
and delicate machinery and mocha
nisms placed so carefully in these ex-
quisitely designed boats. They are hap
ny on them because they have TO be
busy ali the time 10 keep things just
right. and they know that the success
VI Ahti p'dt htISibs uioi ihtlI mas
terry Of every problem that arises In
the steam and electrical systems.
They 90 about lin working clothes.
and they are grimy and oily. for these
are not show ships and have very little
dress parade.
The powers that be are most concern
ed that the engines shah give the best
results smoothly; that there shall be
no rust in the intricate machinery: that
fiues, feed pipes, connections. condens-
ers. valves. motors. shafts and eearings
shall be right that the guns are ready:
that the, torpedoes shall be clean and
prepared for action: that she shall be
ready TO go and do that which IS 10 be
done quickly
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
Ace Fer t4s,se srsesl;,e

There Is difference ~ opinion as 70
the age Al which helfer should drop
her first calf. writes correspondent Of
the Rural New Yorker. believe. how.
ever, that most practical dairymen pre-.
fer to have their heifers calye for the
FIRST time AZ between two and two and
a half yesrs Of age. The advantage In
this IL that the heifer begins early to
make some return for her food and
care and to develop the milk making
function. The disadvantage. II any. Is
that the sonng animal j. asked TO as.
sumo the burden of maternity before
reaching her own full development.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
CABBAGE WORM PEST.
Spraying With Arsenato OF Lead and
Paris Green Best Remedy.


Prepared by United States department Of
agricultural
The common cabbage worm, which
has frequently caused the total de-
struction of cabbage. caulifiower and
other cole crops in our large areas. Is
no longer a formidable menace If the
necessary steps 10 control ii are begun
sufficiently early. Spraying with SO
luton OF two pounds OF powdered
arsenate Of lead four pounds Of nrscn-
ate of lead In paste form or one pound
Of paris green IN iifty gallons OF water
should be begun AZ soon as the plants
are set ont and should be repeated as
often as an examination of them shows
II 10 be necessary.
Wherever cabbage and related crops
are grown extensively 1t II desirable
that the truckers of the community
should agree among themselves Ia take
the necessary steps 10 combat the cab
bage worm. Under this agreement
each trucker should spray throughout
the season and carefully clean his
fields OF the bulk of the old stalks as
soon as file crop Is harvested. 4 few
stalks should be left al regular inter.
walls as traps on which the last gen.
Grafton OF female butterflies will de.
posi- eggs. Such stalks sheuld be poi.
soned freely with arscnieals 80 that
the worms" Of the last generation VIII
not develop.
The butterflies which iay the eggs
from which the common cabbage worm
matches are white with black tipped
wings. They appear In the northern
states on warm spring days a. carly a.
March and persist until after several
severe fall frosts. In the gii'f region
they are present throughout the sea
son. Their eggs ara laid GA cabbage
aud other plants, where they hatch tn
from four 10 eight days The eater.
pillar which emerges Is yelYcty srt-rn.
almost identical IN color with the cab
bage foliage. II eats sorueiousig. and
In FROM ten - fourteen days after
Matching Is fuli grown. Thrre genera.
tions oecur each season IN The north.
east and probably SIX iu Tie extreme
south. In small gardens hand picking
may be- pfaciieed successfully Where
sprays are elnploycxi they should he
applied IN fine mist. since eoarser ap.
plieaiions tend Ia gather IN drops on
the leaves aud run OF.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
Valuable Farming Facts
PROFIT IN POULTRY.
Farm Flocks Can Be Increased Without
Much Added Expense.

Farm Floeks Can Be Increased Without
Much Added Expense.
Increased attention given 10 the poul-
try industry will prove one of the
country's greatest defenses against food
shortage. declare the poultrymen at
Iowa State college. Poultry can be
kept prohtably on practically every
farm and on many town and city lots.
they say. They can be more quickly
increased than any other important
class of farm animals without Increased
use of valuable foodstuffs. for they uti-
lie wastes.
Adding Il hundred hens to every farm
flock would involve no extra labor and
would be profitable move for every
farmer Then the adoption of better
poultry practices with tiocks on hand
will tremendously increase the eoun-
try's supply of poultry products aud
the profits of those who adopt them
Early hatched stock will undoubtedly
lay more eggs next winter than late
Matched. for well matnred pnilets make
the best layers. These eggs viii proba-
bly, bring the highest price ever real
lied. But good feed and care will do
much to overcome the handicap Of late
Matching.
Poultry parasites are costly guests.
To Dust the chicken mite whiiewash
the poultry house. II necessary. apply
crude oil 10 the roosts or u stream OF
boiling salt water 10 nests and other
fixtures To rid hens of lice apply 70
the abdomen and sides of the body
a pea sized amount Of mixture OF equal
parts blue oiutment and yaseline. To
treat scaly leg dip legs and toes Of
fowls Ia u mixture of equal parts OF
sweet oil and kerosene.
4 tremendous loss among young
chicks can be avoided by following
the homely suggestion OF keeping them
from getting chilled. oyerheated or
crowded and by feeding a palatable.
clean. we'll balanced ration in limited
quantities only For the first few DAYS.
Infertile eggs must he tested from the
incubator or from under hens. skim.
milk and buttermilk are the greatest
known preyentiyes OF bowel trouble
and insure good. healthy growth.
Better care OF eggs produced on Iowa
farms 10 prevent the present prevent
able annual loss would mean an In
crease In the nations egg crop greater
than the average yearly production In
each Of half the states of the country
"Swat the rooster provide plenty OF
clean nests. gather eggs twice each day
or oftener during warm weather aud
once day at other times. keep them
IN a cool, dry. clean place and market
them often without washing. Is all
good common sense advice. which will
turn the trick
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13

Miller Higgins Is proud OF the fact
that lac discovered "Afule" Watson one
Of tile Cardinals young pitchers. Wct-
son wandered into Higgins camp last
summer and proceeded to pitch several
high class games Bat his success was
pronounced fash In The pm. the ST.
Louis critics declaring that he lacked
the necessary headwork.
Watson. however. Is back again with
the Cardinals and is pitching with the
same results In addition 10 his tie.
l'endons strength, Mule Is sizing up
enemy hitiers as II he had been Car
dhal for many years. Huggins Is
coaehing the big fellow every day and
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
APPLYING Manure.

II manure has not bcen REINFORCED
with acid phosphate or rorl. phosphate.
acid phosphate or lsoneneal should ac-
company It's application - the land.
Flfif pounds II acid phosphate 81 100
pounds 81 rock phosphate shnald be
used Ia treat ton II manure 4 ton
If manure thus treated viii give fully
twice the returns as ton 81 nnfreaf-
ed manure II + well 20 keep III mind
also thar the ma Xlmam returns per
ton Of manure are secured with light
application. For the most economic re-
turns with grain. manure should i.e
spread ON the field uniformly Penn.
syivania Agricultural College.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
Buttinu Into Dixie.

In Farm and Fireside we read: "A
sheep authority of nation wide reputa-
ton says, Were the rough idle lands
In only three southern states stocked
with goats that territory would fur
nish sufficient leather to supply the de-
mand of the United States Add to
this the meat and mohair which would
he produced as combination products.
for all OF which the world markets are
eagerly clamor.ng. then II would seem
10 be the best OF economic prudence TO
allow his goatship to butt into Dixie"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
FRUIT NOTES.

9 Don't plow the bearing ORCH Z
e. ard deeper thnn three or -four Z
9 inches.
Q Watch the strawberry he'd for Z
(. the first flower buds. when the I
g mulch should be put on Preyi- Z
(: Gus 10 this date the bed should Z
@ have been thoroughly hoed. Keep {
9 the runners pinched OFF until Z
{. after fruiting.
Q The raspberry and the black (
o berry patch now need little at- Z
(. tention except TO keep the aisles
{. cultivated and the rows free 2
g from weeds. 4
E. A fringe of sprouts growing up I
o around the trunl, of yonr trees Z
q uses MP much sap that should be
{. turned 10 the growth of fruit Z
/" and the maturing of branches Z
@ that amount 10 something Z
o Lots OF men never do thing {
9 for their apple orchards and Z
o then wonder why their trees do Z
@ not DO anything for them.
a a Il ! = 4 = "a .
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
In the Sport Arena
Double Header Records.
BY SPARK PLUG

Double Header Records.
There can he only one OF two opin
ions On the results OF double headers IN
baseball either they result In even
breaks oftener than In double victories
or they don't Inquiry among the fans
disclosed that the prevalent opinion X
that when two games are played In one
afternoon the result Is usually n vie
tory for each team. Research proves
il wrong however. The records of a
period Of years show that two veto.
ries or two defeats result oftener than
even splits.
Just where the erroneous impression
originated or what IL thriyed on i un.
certain. but probably II Is due 10 the
fact that an even break usually results
when a double header Is played between
pennant coafendlng teams. which per.
force are fairly evenly matched. These
important battles leave more lasting
impression on tie memory.
The sim total Of double headers in
season beiwepuHhe first division teams
naturally Nil not be as grent a the
aggregate Of double headers played be-.
tween first division aud second division
teams plus those between two outfits
~ the second division. IN these less
important contests the results. being ~
less consequence IN the peiinant race
do not make an indelible impression on
the fans brain.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
A eornean Weapon.

The Bornean mandau. or head TAX
err Is Modification of the Burmese
dab. 1t is heavy. thick bladed cut
lass, from twenty to thirty inches long.
aud the edge IL ground from the right
side only. the left side being forged
slightly concave. The blade Is also
slightly curved Ia the right. SO that the
cutting action Of the weapon is like
that OF ali enormous gouge. Only two
strokes can be dealt with the mandau--
from right to left downward and left
10 right upward. Chamber Journal
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13

which means over forty-one miles an
hour, or the speed of a railroad train.
Ii the destroyer can get within range,
1000 yards. of its quarry 1t resorts TO
its main weapon of offense, the great
torpedoes carrying 200 pounds OF gun
cotton or some other equally high eN-
plosive. shot from any of its four
tubes. each of which will discharge
three of these destructive missiles.
The first destroyers to engage In az
tnal warfare came 10 an nntimely end
at Santiago. when the Spanish boats
Pluton and Terror We're shot To pieces
by the Gloucester. which had neither
the speed, power nor guns of Il modern
destroyer and no torpedoes. They. Of
course. were not 10 be compared with
the boats OF today, and they had no
opportunity 10 use their torpedces In
attack or their speed for escape. Their
light sides afforded little. if any. pro-
lection. Their engines were disabled.
and the carnage aboard from the fire
of the Gloueesters guns was horrible.
But their crews. being destroyer men.
fought with great obstinaey. refusing
TO surrender
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13

Stanley covaleslSie. pitcher with the
Harry Is Il star hurler with the Detroit
club. has another brother who. Stanley
believes. has n better arm than either
Harry or himself. 'John Is his name.
and he can slam the ball around with
terrific speed" Stanley said. He
should have been IL pitcher. hut some
body told him he was an infielder. and
he believes iG That's why BEES stu Ia
che miners
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
cuiIina the Poultry Flock.
e pullets to weed out are:

The pullets 10 weed out are:
Those that are backward In growth
or those that feather poorly. Such pull
lets are lacking. in constitutional vigor.
Those that have deformities. such as
crooked breast or backbone. Such pull
lets would make poor layers because
the egg producing organs are often
pushed out OF shape and restricted for
room.
Those that are duh and listless and
that show disinclination to forage for
part OF their food.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13

Very little Is accurately known of the
things the destroyers have done in the
present European war. but frequent
mention of them shows that they are
active. 1t is well known that they
have proved their value in patrol duty,
although the bad weather. with fire.
quent fogs and mists and the choppy
seas in which they have operated, has
been unfavorable to their best work.
1t was a torpedo fiotilla, scouting I'M
der Commodore Thrwytt, that sighted
the German raiding fleet and reported
it by wireless to Admiral Sir David
Beatty. who thereby was enabled 10
oyertake and engage the Germans in n
running fight that resulted in the
smashing OF the Bluecher.
When the Lion. flagship. was disabled
the admiral transferred his flag to the
Princess Royal and AS he reached the
deck was greeted by shout from the
crew. "Well DONE Dayid." But 1t was
a destroyer that had taken him from
one ship 10 the other without delay and
without calling the Princess from the
pursuit. 1t was the dotilia Of destroy
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
RinaMorm on Cattle.

Scrub the spots perfectly clean and
then wet them at intervals OF five days
with a solution of two pounds Of sui
plate OF copper and one gallon OF wa
ter. Pure tincture OF iodine applied
twice daily il also effective. Cleanse
disinfect and whitewash the stable
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
Plan. Protecting sinsIs.ree.

A cheap. easily made singletree for
cotton and the garden. The object j.
TO pillow close TO the plant and not skin
II. This can he avoided by using this
homemade singletree. Make IL OF strong
wood at the desired length, then bore a
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
ees. Potato Soil

To grow cool. solind. smooth poia-
toes you simply must have 4 rich. loose.
moist mot WET. mellow soil. where
the growing tubers can expand freely
aud rapidly and form n smooth. even
shape and surface. and must have also
plenty Of available plant food. This
last point Is where commercial ferti-
lizers give most and cheapest help
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
lame the Sheep FLOCK

The safety OF the lock may be great.
~ Insured by calling up the sheep ev.
cry night and shutting Them into a
tight fold. They soon get the habit and
are also more docile the year around.
A flock OF sheep cannot be made too
tame. A wild flock Is OF less value and
makes less growth and shorter fleece.
than u quiet one. Farm Journal
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
Tommy Clarke.

Giants and now manager Of the Reds.
has been giving the baefsiop some IN.
side tips.
la turn. Clarke has been coaching
hla pitchers. and I, j. predicted that
before the season ends the batteries Of
the Reds viii BE- showing unexpected
form
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
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Useful sineIesree.

hole In each end aud one In the middle.
and In the middle hole put "A cleyis. as
shown ia the cut. Then YOU have no
hooks or wires TO tear up what you are
blowing. AT each end nail or bolt
may be inserted to strengthen.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
Jap pes.royers Did Good Work.

The most effective work Of destroy
ers was that done by, the Japanese at
Port Arthur. where at the outset OF
the war their fotilla of eight boats
made a night attack upon the Russian
feet. which was unprepared, and sank
three of their heaviest vessels. Such
an attack could hardly be repeated In
view OF the greater effectiveness OF
the present small caliber guns and
the precautions against similar attack
which was learned from the results of
that action.
In the recent North sea fight Ger
man destroyer ran in between the
heavy vessels Of the engaged fleets and
tried To get a battle cruiser AT 1000
yards. Since the rate of the German
torpedoes exceeded only slightly the
speed of the English ships. the chance
of hit at that distance. which was
probably the limit of the torpedo's
fight. was not ! in 10000. But hit
would have put any one OF the chase
out of commission.
The later destroyers in addition TO
their torpedo tubes. carry four four
inch quick firers. besides machine guns
A few years ago the Mayrant. named
for the lieutenant of John Paul Jones.
when on practice cruise amused her
self by sailing rings around the Lusi-
tania. called the greyhound of the sea.
and the ocean was not al the time un-
usually smooth.
When 1t was thought that some of
the vessels of a foreign nation now at
war might In violation of the neutral
ity laws make dash TO the open sea
laden with coal for its cruisers cou-
pie OF destroyers lying with steam up
in New York harbor We're effective
eneouragers of hesitancy.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-07-13
satty Tins Clarke.

Tommy Clarke Is catching the beat
ewaen. former star twirier Of the
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 234.

Approved March 12. 1917.
 An Act to abolish the boards of republication and to provide for the a>- seasment and valuation of taxable property in the state. and for other purposes.
 Aet provides that the county court shaH appoint two reputable citizens. who shall be Justices of the peace when practieable m each township of the county. who. together with the county tax assessor, shall constitute the township board of assessment and valuation for said township. Said hoard shall assees the property in each township. both real and personal, at its fair market value. Act provides that the county assessor shall meet the said board in it's respective townships and shah. with said board. assess the prop rrty in the townships. respectively. Nom residents afr required to furnish the assessor with a list of their prop ertv m each township upon hlanka n De supplied hY the assessor. fixing a penalty for failure to do SO. Act gives 4atd board full power to raise or lower the vuluc Of any property it may think proper. but persons aEErteNed may have the right of appeal
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2iO.

Approved March lQ lNlI
 An Act creating a bureau Of sanita- sion relating 10 hotels, rooming houses and restaurants.
 Act provides that said bureau shall be under the supervision nf the State Board Of Health. Authorizes the State Board of Health to appoint one chief inspector and such other assistants as rre necessary to carry out provisions Of this Act. who shah make report to the State Board of Health. The pro visions of this Act apply to hotels roomtng houses and restaurants within the state. Act defines what shall be considered hotels. also rooming houses and restaurants. Provides that the owner or conductor of each shah pro- cure license for conducting same, and nxes the license fee for each class. Act provides that on the first day of each month the secretary Of the Boa I'd of Health and chief inspector shall file with the State Treasurer a list of all hotels. rooming houses and restaurants entitled to receive license. and upon certificate of the State Treasurer that said fees have been paid. State Board of Health to issue license in accord euce with this Act. signed by chief Inspector and president of Board or Health. Said license must be procured
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 11I,
VI Approyef March 1.

Approved haTGn lZ, lSl
 An Act to amend Sections 2, $. s ', 14. IT and 2s of Act g. Of the Acts or 1915.
 Changes the term of office from four years to two years of the municipal judge. provided judges serving as such shall hold until the regular city cleo ton In 1919. Tn the larger cities Act divides the court into two divisions and provides for judge for each divis- ion Act provides that judges in the smaller cities shall receive a salary Of s2 000 The qualifications as to length of practice in the Circuit and Supreme Court for the first division in the lars- CT cities and in the smaller cities not 10 apply until the city election of f4f9. Act provides that fees shall be paid in advance in civil proceedings
 Act authorizes city clerk 10 appoint deputies subject to the confirmation Of the city council Provides that fines. forfcitures. etc. collected under eitv ordinances in both civil and criminal cases shall be reported separately from those under State laws. Act amquds Section r SO as 10 exclude the cX- penseg Of the city clerk and his depu- ties from the second class account.
 Amends Section 26 as ta tho number of deputies and the salaries thereof.