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Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
STATE
CAPITAL
Building Associations.

A bonus and franchise tax on the
capital stock of all building and loan
associations is provided for in a bill
offered by Senator Johnson at the
instance of the State Tax Commission.
The bill amends the law of 1916, which
specifically exempted this type of cor
porations from the payment of such
a tax. The measure first fixes a fiat
rate Of $50 bonus tax on building and
loan or homestead companies, to be
assessed by the commission when GER
s!fcates of incorporation or amend
ments to charters increasing capital
stock are filed. 1t then further pro-
vides for the annual payment of one
tenth of one per cent. on the total
amount Of paid-in capital stock This
payment is to be made in lieu of all
other taxation of this type of corpora
ton. Upon payment of the bonus or
franchise tax, the Tax Commission is
to appoTtion one-fourth of the fee to
the state and the remaining three
fourths are to 60 to the county where
in is located the home Office of the
company, or to Baltimore City, as the
case may be. Where building or home
stead associations or companies carry
on any other business than that nat
urally pertaining to homestead and
building operations, the value Of it's
assets, outside of the specified line of
business, will! be subject to the regular
rate of taxation. The same division of
this tax. between the state and county
or the city. is to be made.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
LEGISLATIVE NOTES

The Roads Commission of Calvert
county is to be taken out of politics.
that is, out of frankly open politics.
At present the law provides for the
appointment of two, commissioners
one recommended by the Republican
State Central Committee for the
county and the other by the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee. Sen
ator Joy has introduced a bill calling
for commission of three members to
be appointed by the County Commits
sioners. He names Benjamin Palran,
Reverdy U. King and James C.
CLANCY as the first commission to
serve until 1922, when the new method
of appointing the commission is to be.
come effective.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
State Tax Measure.

The question of fees in the office OF
the Secretary of State is opened up
by a bill prepared by the State Tax
Commission and introduced by Mr..
Johnson. The measure substitutes the
st tie Tax Commission for the Secre-
ia y of State as Maryland's agent for
receiving charters, reports and ap-
points of agents of foreign corpora
tons. 1t further provides fer the pay
ment of franchise tax on the basis
Of capital employed by these corpora
lions in the state Even shares of
stock in foreign corporations, which
shares are owned in the state are
me- de subject to the proposed new law.
1t Is provided that the personal prop
erty, located in Maryland, of all
foreign corporations shall be subject
to taxation just as if it were held by
persons resident in the state.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
The Budget Next.

The House is preparing to take up
at once the budget, which has been
pigeon-holed for over a month. The
business of the House is pretty well
up to date. 1t will be able to rush
the bill through in a week. If there
Is any further delay responsibility will
rest on the Senate. The Governor is
preparing supplemental budget,
carrying appropriations for repair Of
state roads, with possible recon-
mendation for a bond issue for the
same purpose The additional budget
will carry several minor items.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
DEVICE ON BUTTER SCALES
Resilient Support Absorbs Most Of
Shock When Tub Is Thrown Has
tily on Platform.

The Scientific American in illustrat-
ing and describing an attachment for
scales, invented by F. D. Shea. 1854
Chambers street New York, says:
This device is adapted particularly
for the weighing of butter. It con-
sists of a resilient support secured to
the platform of the scales, which will
absorb most of the shock when Il tub
Of butter is thrown hastily thereon,
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
BEST GRASSES FOR PASTURE
When Sowing Make Up Mixture So
That Some Of Plants Will Be
Growing at All Times.

It is possible for pasture to be so
scant that the COW uses up all her
energy in securing enough nutrients
from it to maintain her body. When
sowing for pasture make up mix
ture Of grasses such that some one Of
the grasses will be green and palata.
BILE at all times of the growing sea.
son.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
Hunters License Bill.

The House Committee on Game and
Fish gave hearing to State Game
Warden LeCompte, Conservation Com
missioners Kemp and Killian Talbot
Denmead and DR.. B. Holly Smith in
favor of the statewide hunting and
fishing license bill. An amendment
was agreed to prohibiting hunters
from trespassing on land without own
ers' permission. The bill carries a fee
Of IS for statewide license and 81 for
local licenses.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
REAL SUCCESS IN DAIRYING
End Can Be Brought About BY Part.
nership Between Good Cow and
Intelligent Feeder.

Real success in dairying comes from
a partnership between the good cow
and the good feeder. Many a good
cow fails because never given a chance
to prove her ability. If one would be
a successful dairyman he must study
the business, learn how to know COWS
and how to feed them.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
RIGHT QUALITIES OF MALES
They Should Be Gallant, but Not Too
Generous, and Thus Deprive Him.
seIf-Study Nature Of Bird.

The male should be gallant, ever
ready to share his meals with the
hens; but ne must not be too gener-
Gus and thus deprive himself, or he
will be underfed, become nervous, and
not prove to be good breeder. The
gluttOn male is equally bad. He be-
comes Overfat while the hens do not
get their share, and the consequence
is poor fertility. The nature of every
male bird should be studied.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
Poultry In Orchard.

Poultry in an orchard saves some
expense for cultivation. but the saw
ing is partly offset by the cost of build.
ing and maintaining poultry fences
and division yards and by injury to
fruit caused by the presence of the
poultry.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
For Defense Highway.

Senator Metzerott introduced a bill
authorizing the State Roads Commits
sion to construct the national defense
highway and use the money to be
contributed by the Federal govern
ment in completing the work, each
paying a proportion of the cost. This
road would extend from camp Parole
to Bladensburg, where it meets the
Washington Boulevard, and the propo-
sition is to begin at the same time at
either end.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
Distant ffieHds.

a person well skilled in geography
asked a loan of n friend, stating that
he had been in all quarters of the globe
and had friends in each. He was ask
ell their names and dealings. ooh"
said he. Il have often dealings with
Tim BuctO. in Africa, for ivory; with
my old friend, Ben Gal, for rice; Bill
Boa sends me fruit from Spain. and
there is Pat AgOnia and Sam O'Thracia
and Frank Onion, and"
Hold" replied the other; "you can't
be on good terms with friends who
keep themselves ut such a very great
distance. "-Exchange
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
VARIATION IN BARRED ROCKS
Pains Must Be Taken to Keep Fowls
Typical Of the Variety They
Represent.

To see the many flocks of chickens
over the country, varying in size,
shape and color. yet all dubbed pure
bred Plymouth Rocks, or Reds, or Wy
andottes. us the case may be, leads
one to wonder If breeders. aside from
those who breed for the showroom,
know what the type of their breed is.
The variation in Barred Rock, or
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

A memorandum made public by the
war department concerning the use OF
armed guards about industrial plants
contains the following:
1.-THE soldier in training who has of,
fered his life for the def.,nSe Of cOun.
try Should not sacrifice his effective
ness by performing police duty in the
protection of property back Of the
lines This is the duty of the citizen
ut home.
''The thcater for operations for
armed soldiers is the battlefield OF
Europe. Each civilian should aid his
country by acting as a guard for the
detection and prevention of intr: que.
deceit. and all the familiar stealthy op-
eratOn> of the enemy, in our midst.
Each soldier unnecessarily detailed as
!, gllar.: in this country aids ana abets
the enemy in Europe.
often guard may be needed for
the safety of 4 factory. When it is,
it should he supplied by the owner of
the factory, by the municipality. or by
the state.
.''Thr>c measures apply not only to
manufacturing plants, but are equally
applicable to shipyards, grain eleva-
tors. and stores Of supplies"
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
never FAILS TO END
MISERY OF PILES
Stops itching at Once.

Hundreds of people in this vicinity"
says Peterson, know of the mighty heal.
ing power of PETERSON'S OINTMENT
in eczema, salt rheum, old sores, itching
skin, ulcers, pimples and all diseases of the
skin. They know it cures these ailments
that it is guaranteed to cure them"
Now | want to say to every sufferer from
piles, either blind, bleeding or itching, that
! will guarantee that a 30 cent box of
PETERSON'S OINTMENT will rid you
of piles or your druggist will return your
money.
For years suffered terribly with itch.
ing and bleeding piles. tried everything
and despaired of ever getting rid of them.
1t gives me great pleasure to state that
Pete-son's Ointment entirely cured me,
and l sincerely recommend it to all sui.
ferers. Yours truly, David A. Seymour,
Supt. of Parks, Buffalo, N. Y. Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
SUGAR SUPPLY IS
ASSURED PACKERS
FOOD PRODUCTS MANUFACTURE.
ELS ADVISED THEY WILL Be
ABLE TO OBTAIN NEcES-
SARY REQUIREMENTS.
EQUIPMENT OF WAR PLANES
Each Aircraft Needs Extra Material
and Staff OF Skilled Men-Removal
Of Officers From Medical Reserve
Corps.

Observation-Disclosures of cs-
sentiAl food products have been al.
viSed by the food administration that
they will be able to obtain their full!
requirements Of sugar for manufacture
ins purposes during the coming year.
This applies particularly to packers
Of fruit, condensed milk. such vege
tables for the preservation of which
sugar in,y he necessary. as well rs to
the housewives. for usage in prcserv-
Ing purposes. AS soon Is the car
shortage is relieved, according To the
food administration statement, sup
plies Of sugar will he available for
these PURPOSES. Shipments from Cuba
are steadily increasing.
Al! Gamers have been advised to
hOl'i for wur purposes >,.ch quantities
OF canned com. peas, Tomatoes, string
b.ai,s. AMI salmon as they may have
Oh hand. Such quantities Us are not
waniCd will be released within IL few
days after receipt nI reports showing
stock, on hand. which must be sub
United to ;hr food administration be-
fore Ma:r.l Il.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
Study Your Cows.

When dairyman begins to study
each COW in his herd with the idea of
keeping only those which will produce
economically and abcnGantly he is on
the right road to success.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
BUILDING Up Dairy Herd.

A good dairy herd is built up only
after years Of constructive breeding
and selection. To sell these herds for
beef would be to undo much of the
effective work which has been done.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerel.

Red. or "Dotte." from the type of bird
accepted by the standard, is great.
Unless some pains are taken to keep
the birds Of a breed typical of the va
riety they represent. comparatively
short time makes all the breeds look
alike.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Among the bills passed by the Sen.
ate was President CampbelPs abolish
ing the various armory commissions,
and creating one commission to have
charge of al state armories. The bill
is regarded as an Administration
measure.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

The Senate also passed the Camp
hell bill, requiring dealers in kosher
meat to so brand their product, and
if they deal in both kos her and non.
kosher meat to display signs to that
effect.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Senator Grason's proposed amend
ment to the Constitution, prohibiting
Legislatures from ratifying an amend
ment to the Federal Constitution I'M
less elected after Congress passes the
Federal amendment. was favorably re-
ported in the Senate, and that report
was adopted. Had such a law been
in effect the present Legislature could
not have ratified the National Prchi.
bition amendment. as it was not
passed until some time after the pI es-
ent Legislature was elected.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
Rule in Findino Milk Cost.

One good rule in finding milk cost
is to allow half for feed and one
quarter for Labor
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
SAVE THE HENS.
prepared By the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture.j

( Every pullet and young hen
: sold for food this winter means
( a reduction of from five to
twelve dozen eggs in the poten-
{ tial egg supply Of next spring
: and summer.
Hundreds of thousands of
farmers who have not raised
poultry will do so next spring
and summer-responding to the
demand for more chickens and
eggs so that beef and pork will
be released to help win the war.
They will need young hens.
The United States department
Of agriculture urges the saving
of fowls of producing qualities.
so that they may be used for
stock in the early spring.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills contain
nothing but vegetable Ingredients. which act
gently az a tonic and purgative. Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Don't waste money on q patent when
YOU invent an excuse.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
Keep All Milk Cows.

Don't dry up the milk COWS. They
are going to be scarce and high priced
next year.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
Attachment for Scales.

thus relieving the scales of jar and
making it possible to ascertain the
weight of tub Of butter more quickly.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Pure blood is essential to Good Health.
Garfield Tea dispells impurities, cleanses
the system and eradicates disease. Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Senator Sproesser introduced a bill
giving keepers of livery stables and
garages lien on horses or automo-
biles for unpaid claims for stabliug or
storing. the lien to be satisfied by sale
at public auction after 20 days notice
If necessary.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Save Farm Machinery.
Save your farm machinery: there is
likely to be u scarcity,
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

The Senate adopted favorable re-
port by the Committee on Amend
ments to the Constitution on Senator
Benefits bill, fixing the pay of leg
1slators at $1,000 each, and removing
the 9O-day limit on sessions. Senti-
ment in favor of the measure seems
to be much stronger in the Senate
than was expected.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16
&&KANXNl
Fresh Air in Henhouse

Fresh Air in Henhouse.
While plenty of fresh air is necos.
sary to keep the air pure in q poultry
house no draft should blow on the
fowls. .~. IN q ~
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

If wives would continue to be sweet
hearts lots Of husbands would cease to
pay their club dues.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

The initiative amendment of SEN
ator Warfie!d was killed as dead as
could be. 1t was reported without
recommendation. Senator Warfield
moved to put it on its second reading,
but instead of doing so the Senate first
voted down the motion, and then voted
to indefinitely postpone consideration
of the measure.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

A close friend is one who refuses to
loan you anything.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

In the new school opened at ROches-
ter. y. ". to train photographers for
the Signal corps. the primary train
ing will cover four weeks along high
ly specialized developments brought
out in the war. At its close the sue
cessful graduates will be sent on for
months advanced training. after
which they will be organized into units
and sent overseas
Men with the highest grades will be
given still further training for commits
siOns as Photographic intelligence Of
ticers. first at Il school and then in ac-
tual flights ut the flying fields.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

The United States rif1r. model of
1917. commonly called the modified
Enfield, has now been tested in the
service of the army sufficient time
to warrant the assertion that it more
than iustities the Claims made for It.
according to q statement authorized
by the secretary Of war.
The new rifle takes Il 3O-caliber car.
fridge which has the advantage over
the British Enfield of being rimless.
1t has been found that unless rim car
tridgeS are fed through the magazine
uniformly with the rim Of the top
cartridge ahead of the rim of the one
Immediately below. jams are likely to
occur.
The model of 1917 has an overall
length Of 46.3 inches; Il total weight
including oiler and thong case and
bayonet Of ten pounds and five ounces.
The breech mechanism is of the bolt
type.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

The Williams bills for abolishing the
Orphans Courts and Register of Wills
Offices in al the counties and in the
city. transferring their duties to the
Circuit Courts, were killed on second
reading in the House Delegates Ben
son and Mcintosh spoke against the
measure, which called for constitu-
tional amendments.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

The necessity for thorough and con
tinnouS training of troops in gas de-
Tense is shown by a statement proved:
by captured German documents:
The Germans ut certain position
on the western front knew the British
were planning to deliver gas at
tack on Il German division equipped
with masks. but poorly trained in their
use In spite of the fact that they
had several days to drill before cOGdi-
tienS were suitable for tho British at
tack. when it was finally made hun
drctlS Of German casualties resulted.
Many kinds Of gases are used in
modern warfare. Some merely affect
the eyes temporarily, and are more
announcement than serious. Other gases
are terrible in their effect unless prop
er protection is available. They are
employed i'm clouds. or in shells.
bombs. and hand grenadeS.
1t is the work of the field training
section IF the gas defense service TO
bring home to the American soldier
the Importance of his gas mask. to
thoroughly drill him in it's use and
to inspire confidence in its efficiency.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

According to an announcement by
the war trade board a special license
has been issued covering shipments
made by persons in the United States
to. and for the personal use Of. inlivid-
uals serving in the United States army
or navy or the American Red Cross
abroad.
This license does not permit ship
ments by persons in this country to
American prisoners Of war. but has
been issued to facilitate small personal
shipments to soldiers and sailors ard
Red Cross workers by doing away
with the necessity Of securing an indi-
vidual export license in each case.
Shipments by mail under this license
must he made in accordance with the
regulations Of the post Office depart
ment. If it becomes necessary later
to limit fills license to certain speci-
fled commodities notice will be given
through the press.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

During the month Of January Sill
1S1.ol7 were paid out to farmers Of
the United States by the federal land
banks on longtime first-mortgage
loans. according to Il statement by the
federal farm loan board.
On February the total amount of
money paid out to farmers since the
establishment Of the federal land
banks was S:1U. 81. 49,. covering g ,02Q
loans closed. Til" total amount of
loans applied for up to February
WAS S2tW.:HI6.$,1, representing H., TAG
applications.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

The campaign to raise second
SlOO.OOO.OO0 has been announced by
the American Red Cross for the week
beginning May g. To date nearly 500,
OOOOOO has been appropriated for wax
relief work.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Only the 12-cylinder type of Liberty
motor for airplanes is now heing built
1t having been thought hest in view of
Developments abroad 10 concentrate
on the high-powered engine instead of
the eight-cylinder.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Senator Eppler has offered a bill to
prohibit the mixing of air with natural
or artificial gas furnished for heating,
lighting, cooking and manufacturing
purposes in Allegany county. Such
mixing is declared in the bill to be a
fraud, punishable by fine or imprison-
ment, or both.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

In spite of unsettled conditions, the
total American trade with Russia
amounted to S43S. 100000 in 1917. a
decrease of only s39.OONOOO as COM
pared with 1916. This decrease was
in the trade with Asiatic Russia and is
attributed to congestion and import
restrictions ut VladivOStOk.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

A Canadian order in council provides
for the free admission into Canada of
meat cattle until February Z. 1919.
when imported by bona fidc residents
Of Canada under regulations by the
minister Of customs. Cattle except
for breeding purposes. are ordinarily
duttabfe at 32h per cent
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Near beer and temperance drinks
coming within the designation Of malt
liquor are included in the Presidents
proclamation limiting brewers of beer
10 20 per cent of the amounts Of grains
and other food materials that were
used last year.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

Massachusetts and Michigan chap
ier> of the Daughters Of the RevOiu-
ton are establishing intending rooms"
in environments. These departments
are opened for hospitals. where hun
hredS of garments are mended each
week
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-16

It Is reported from Germany that
wood Is being largely used in place of
cellulOid. ivory. and other substances
for the manufacture of combs. Ex-
cellent toilet combs are made from
thinly cut birch and beechwOOd.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

TOMATO, LETTUCE AND CABBAGE PLANTS.
 JOHN RECK < SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17

In view of the high cost of railroad tickets, it is suggested that the pub lie be allowed to walk on the tracks for three cents a mile.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-17
KING HEADS CITY
 DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION

Entirely harmonious was the city convention of the Republicans held Saturday night for the purpose of sa- lecting delegates to the state and var tous other conventions for the nomi- nation of candidates for the fall cleo tions. Early conventions are necas- sary under the law providing Tor taking they ote of the soldiers from the state.
 Although John T. King was elected as a delegate from the Second dis trict he failed to attend the conven- ton.
 Town Chairman J. A. H. Robinson called the gathering to order, and the business was disposed of in a short time. Judge F. A. Bartlett was chosen permanent chairman, end usual formalities were dispensed with.
 The following were selected to at tend the state convention in Hart ford June 25:
 John T. King, William F.. Seeley, John M. OConneI and William E. Primrose. From the Fist Senatorial district: Frederic A. Bartlett and John A. Leonard. From the 22nd Senatorial district, W. H. Brown and Thomas A. Connor. From the 23rl Senatorial district, Richard A. Brown and Charles L. Daniels.
 To the Congressional convention, R. N. Blakeslee, James Stone, J. L.