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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-04
ARMY APPROPRIATIONS
OF FIFTEEN BILLIONS

Washington. May 3. - Secretary
Baker today authorized the statement
that the total army appropriations
for the fiscal year 1888 to be sub
mitted to congress was approximately
fifteen billion dollars, exclusive Of
amounts carried in separate FORTH
cations bill.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-04
WANT TIME LIMIT FOR
THE PREACHERS REMOVED

Atlanta, May 3.-Memorials asking re-
moval OF the time limit for pastors
were presented to the Methodist gen.
eral conference today from a number
Of conferences, including smaller bod
les OF the church. Among other meas
ures advocated were those asking for
laity rights for the women, enlarge
ment of laymen's power and to create
Episcopal districts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
FlsHERmEN's LICENSE.
What the Law Requires-Penalty #
 Neglected After, Feb. IS.

At Noank a letter has been re- ceived from the license division of the United States food administration, Washington D. C., regarding the li- cense required by the fishermen. The letter reads:
 You are advised that all commercial fishermen, unless employed on strict ly salary basis, require a fishing 1i- cense from the food administration under the terms of the presidential proclamation of Jan.a 10, 1913. This, of ciurse, does not include the cook Kindly have all the fishermen in your vicinity who come within the license requirements to apply to this office for the necessary blanks.
 The applicant must give the fishing methods and operations with which he is most familiar; the kind of gear or vessels generally used by him; the district or particular location where he generally operates: any additional in formation he may regard as important to show his fishing activities and any suggestions to the U. $. food admins
 tration which will enable it to assist the fishing industry or aid in bringing about increased catches of food fish The applicants must fill out a blank in regard to his citizenship. A copy of the proclamation was also enclosed. Any person, firm, corporation or as- sociation engaged in catching or dis tribution of any form of sea food which
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

the hand can well bear. After this bath, dry the lamb we'll with woolen cloth, which will tend to increase the blood circulation
 As soon as possible the lamb should be assisted to suck, if it is not able te do this of its own accord. This is especially true of the young ewes, as anxiety on their part to keep the lamb in sight prevents the lamb from sucking. The eve and lamb should be kept away from the flock for at least three days. The eve knows her lamb only by the sense Of smell and if allowed with the flock too soon the lamb may get lost and be disowned by the eve.
 Sometimes if a lamb dies the eve way be induced to own twin lamb of about the same age. An efficient means of deception is to cover the lamb with the skin of the dead one Another way to induce eve to own strange lamb is to rub some of the milk of the eve over the lamb. The age of the lamb to be substituted should be approximately the same as that of the one that dies, so that there will be no ill effects from the condi. tion of the ewes mi1k.-A. c. Skinner Connecticut Agricultural College.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
COUNTY MINISTER'S
f. ASSOCIATION
February Meeting Held Tuesday at First Congregational Church.

The February meeting of the New London County Ministers Association was held Tuesday in the First Con- gregational chapel in Norwich Town. At the morning session paper on geographical and racial conditions in. Austria Hungary was given by Dr. Joseph H. Selden- The paper in the afternoon was by Rev. C.. H. Ricketts on Evangelism in the Tercententiary. Rev. H. J. Wyckoff resigned as regis trar and treasurer. and Rev. c. H. Ewing was appointed to fill the unex- rired term A committee of two was chosen to prepare memorial of Rev, J. o. Barrows on the records of the association and to send it to Mrs Barrows.
 The ministers present were Rev. AL bert Donnell. Jewett City: Rev. MT. Bush, Gales Ferry; Rev. Charles Good enough, Ledyard; Rev. S. F. Childs, Franklin; Rev. J. Romeyn Danforth and Rev. J. Beveridge Lee, New Lon don: Rev E. C. Stone. Stonington, and Revs, Messrs. E.. S. Worcester, Joseph Selden, H. J. Wyckof. John Troland H. T. Arnold. c, H. Ricketts> and G. H. Ewing. Norwich.
 Under the direction of Mrs. F. E, Sperry a lunch was served at noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
SPRAYING THE ORCHARD
Profitable at Any Time, but Partieu.
 Iarly for Coming Season.

No one can afford to let the un- avoidable high cost of spray materials hinder his spraying operations during the coming season. There is no other crop on the farm which represents so much labor, capital, soil fertility and time as full-grown apple tree which is ready to bear fruit. Tn these days when it is necessary to get the most out of all producing agencies, one can little afford to neglect an apple tree of all things.
 The average apple tree orchard might, be considered as having 50 trees per acre when the trees are full grown. Estimating that these trees we'll be so cared for this spring. the fol- lowing proposition presents complete proof of the comparatively small cost of spraying to produce perfect fruit. In general it requires five gallons of spray material for a eo-year-oId tree or 250 gallons per acre. One pound Of arsenate of lead to 50 gallons of water would mean five pounds of material per acre During a nor nal season these five pounds of ar- senate of lead would cost $1 an acre; under war conditions these five pounds of arsenate of lead would probably cost at the rate of 3s cents pound, s1s5 per acre. If. then. the average yield
 per acre be taken as 250 barrels. and | the increasde cost is only 95 cents fo1
 arsenate of lead. it is apparent that
 the actual cost of materials, aside from labor, is only one third of a cent
 per barrel more than in normal times
 The labor cost of applying this k greatly reduced, because usually ar
 senate of lead is applied with lime
 sulphur or some other spray. The
 reason why arsenate of lead is used ir l this illustration is because the great.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
.eToMMYs DICTIONARY OF THE TRENCHES"

respect. He never pets or in any way becomes familiar with. said mule. 4
 Draft. A contingent of new men sent as achievements for the trenches. Tommy takes special delight in soaring these men with tales of his own experiences which he never had. Draftman. A member of a draft who listens to and believes Tomnay'S s weird tales of trench warfare. Dressing Station. A medical post where Tommy gets his wounds at tended to, if he is lucky enough to get wounded. He is lucky" be- cause wound means Eighty. Drill Order" Rife, belt, bayonet and respirator.
 Dry canteen. An army store where Tommy may buy cigarettes, choco- late and timed fruit, that is, if he has any money.
 D. S. O. Distinguished Service Order Another piece of metal issued to of ficers for being brave. Tommy says it is mostly won in dugouts and calls it 'tDugout Service Order"A Dubbin. A grease for boots. Dud. A German shell or bomb which has not exploded on account of a defective fuse. Tommy is a great
 
 these ''duds." Sometimes he tries to .unscrew the nose-cap it sticks Then in his hurry to confiscate ii before an officer appears he doesn't hammer it just right-and the print CT of the casualty list has to use g little more type.
 Dusout. A deep hole in the trenches dug by the Royal Engineer Corps supposed to be shell proof. It is un- til a shell hits it. Rat and Tommy find it an excellent habitation il which to contract rheumatism. - Dump. An uncovered spot whert trench tools and supplies are placed It is uncovered so that these vii become rusty and worthless iron the elements. This so that the con tractors at home won't starve. | "Du Pan." Tomrnyss French fo bread.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
WILL YOUR SEED CORN GROW?
Situation Worst in Years, But Gern,i-
 nation Test Will Help.

The seed corn situation is the worst in years. Southern New England is fortunate in having better seed than many other sections, but many will be sadly disappointed when they look over the crib. The county corn shows have proved that our seed is not up to standard. The only safeguard is the
 germination test. Get busy at once. Don't take chance We recently call
 ed on a man who thought he had a crib of fine seed. It was frozen solid. Test 50 ears. If these all show good vitality, then you are safe. If not, it will pay to test enough ears for next years crop.
 Rag Doll Tester: This is the cheap est and most satisfactory home meth cd. Cut a strip of canton flannel s inches wide and to 4 feet long. Rule into inch squares on the smooth side
 Leave inches on each end unruled Number the squares. Wiring the cloth out of warm water and lay out fiat | Number the ears of corn or lay out or a shelf or table where they will not be ] moved. Take kernels from each (s
 from the butt, from the middle, : from the tip) and place in the square l of the corresponding number. Spread kernels and don't place too near the edge of the cloth. When squares are | filled, roll very carefully, using smal ] stick or roll of parer for core. Tie each end with string. Don't roll ol
 tie too tight Soak "rag do1l' for 24
 hours. Pour off the water, cover tht
 pail or pan and set in warm room for 6 to days. Don't let "doIl" dry
 out Don't keep too warm, not ovel
 80 degrees. If the temperature is iov
 at night the time for the test win b. longer. When the sprouts are on,
 inch long, unreil carefully. Discard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
NO OSTOMACH:PA|N,
 GAS, INDIGESTION IN FIVE MINUTES
"PAPE's DIAPEPslN" is THE BEST
 ANTAcID AND STOMACH REG UlAToR KNOWN

Really does" put upset stomachs in order-'.really does" overcome indiges- tion dyspepsia. gas, heartburn and sourness due to acid fermentation in five minutes-that-ius that-makes Tapes Diapepsin the largest selling stomach antacid and regulator in the world. If what you eat ferments and turns sour, you sbelch gas and eructate undigested food or water: head is dizzy and aches; breath foul; tongue coated; your insides. filled with indigestible waste, remember the moment "Pape's Diapepsin'' comes in contact with the stomach all such distress vanishes. It's truly astonishing-almost marvel ous. and the joy is its harmlessnass.
 A large f1fty-cent case of Papes Diapepsin is worth its weight in gold to men and women who can't get their stomachs regulated. It belongs in youI home should always be kept handy ir case of a sick, sour. upset stomaci during the day or at night It's the quickest, surest antacid for the stom. ach in the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
ed him principallv in organ work.

ed him principally in organ work.
 During Dr. True's absence in New York this winter MT. Hill is occupying the formers studio in the r. M. c. A. building and is substituting for Dr. True as a member of the Beethoven trio. He has classes in this city and in Waterville. He is a nssnber of the Kotzschmar club and is pi Nminent in many of the musical activitie- of Port land and IS also membel of the Kiwanis club.
 Before becoming organist at GNest- nut street Methodist church two Hs ago, MT. Hill served for a number - years as organist at the Free Baptil., church on Congress street and was before this organist at the First Con gregational church of Gorham, Me. Tuesday, Jan. 24 MT. Hill gave a largely attended recital in his studio. The piano pupils. of MT. Hill were
 most successful in their playing, and were heartily applauded. The Bee l thoven trio, MT. Cousens, Mrs. Horan
 and MT. Hill, added to the pleasure o1 all present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
OVER THE T0P s ARTUR GUY IMrEY .,!z, |

+ mans, before it exploded and thrown back at Tommy with dire results.
 After a lot of men went West in this manner, an order was issued, reading something like this:
 ITO all ranks in the British Army after igniting the fuse and before throwing the jam tin bomb, count slowly, one! two! three!"
 This in order to give the fuse time enough to burn down., so that the bomb would explode before the Ger mans could throw it back.
 Tommy read the order-he reads them all-but after he ignited the fuse and it began to smoke orders were forgotten, and away she went in rec ord time and back she came to the further discomfort of the thrower. Then another order was issued te count, .one hundred! two hundred! three hundredi" but Tommy didn'1 care if the order read to count up to . thousand by quarters, he was going to get rid of that jam tim" because from experience he head learned not to trust it.
 When the powers that be realized | that they could not change Tommy they decided to change the type o bomb and did so = substituting the 'hair brush" the "cricket-balr' ant later the Mills bomb.
 The standard bomb used in thu
 British Army is the Mills" It ii about the shape and size of a larg, lemon Although not actually lemon, Fritz insists that it is; per
 haps he judges it by the havoc caused by its explosion. The Mills bomb il
 made of steel, the outside of which i | corrugated into forty eight smal I squares which, upon the explosion o the bomb, scatter in wide area wounding or killing any Fritz who i unfortunate enough to be hit by on of the flying fragments.
 1 Although very destructive an | efficient bomb, the Mills" has tn l confidence of the thrower, in that h
 knows it will not explode until re leased from his grip.
 l It is a mechanical device. with
 lever, fitted into a slot at the tor which extends half way around tn circumference and is held in place a the bottom by fixing pin. In thi pin there is a small metal ring, fo
 the purpose of extracting the pi when ready to throw.
 To Be Continued Tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
SAVING THE LAMB CROP.
Much Depends Upon the Care That is
 Given to Ewes and to Flock.

The number of strong, healthy lambs that are added to the flock at ,lnbing time depends to large extent on, first, the care of the ewes previous to lamb ing; second, the attention the flock receives during the lambing period.
 The percentage of twins and triplets to be expected depends in a large part on the proper mating and the thrifty condition of both ram and eve at the time of breeding. The period of preg- nancy is invariably 147 days. During this period the thrifty condition of the ewes should be maintained. This can be done by feeding good quality hay, silage and mangels or turnips. At from four to six weeks before lambing the ewes should receive a grain ration of oats ard bran to insure a good wig crous condition at lambing time and sufficient supply of milk for the young lambs
 Too much emphasis cannot be placed on the importance of exercise for the pregnant ewes. The more they walk and move about, the stronger and healthier the lamb crop will be. A good system is to feed the hay in a lot some distance from the sheep barn, so that it will be necessary for the ewes to move around considerably in getting their food.
 A loss occurs in every flock due to the ewes casting their lambs. The most frequent causes of this are from crowding around the feed boxes, push ing through narrow gateways, jumping over gutters or deep ruts and rough handling. Care should be taken not to allow the ewes to become injured previous to lambing. One week before the ewes are due to lamb they should be separated from the flock. This can be done by using gates to form small pen in one corner of the sheep barn.
 At this period comes the most crit ieal time of the year for the shepherd. He must not only be on duty during the day but must also sacrifice a good share of his nights sleep as the per- centage of lambs raised depends in a great measure upon how closely he watches the flock at lambing time. If the lamb is weak or chilled after birth. warmth is one of the best stim- ulants. It is a good plan to warm weak lambs by wrapping them with thick woolen cloths that have been warmed near stove. As soon as one wrapper becomes cool, another hot one should be applied In severe cases it is ad- visable to give the young lambs hot bath in a pail of water as warm as
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
CARE OF THE PEACH
 ORCHARD IN 1918.
Do Not Neglect It Even if Buds Are
 Destroyed.

The extreme cold weather, with the accompanying high winds, has Killed the peach buds. This means that there will be no crop of peaches in Connec- ticut this season. Even thought it is the case, do not neglect your orch ard, for this is an excellent opportuni- ty for putting the orchard in first class shape for crop next season. The following recommendations are sug- gested:
 First: Prnne the older trees quite severely, cutting away third or mofe of the top in many cases. By this heavy cutting the high headed trees are lowered without in any way less enfng the annual crop, as would be the case if crop were promised this year. A larger amount of new wood will develop than would have been the case if a moderate pruning had been given, and it is the new wood which produces the fruit. Trees which were producing very little fruit back on the main limbs will develop new growth in the center of the tree.
 Second: Spray as usual with the dormant spray, at least two weeks be- fore the buds start growth. The trees 4 %-- -
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06

D. A. C. Divisional Ammunition Col umn A collection of men, horses and limbers, which supplies ammu- milton for the line and keeps Tom my awake, while in billets, with their internal noise. They are like owIs-always working at night. Q. C. M. Distinguished Conduct Med al A piece of bronze which a sol dier gets. for being foolish. D. C. p. Divisional Concert Party. An aggregation of would actors who inf1ict their talents on Tommy at half franc per head. Defaulter. Not an absconding cashier, but a Tommy who has, been sem fenced to extra pack drill for breath ing while on parade or doing some
 other little thing like that. "Dekko." To look; a look at some
 thing.
 Detonator. A contrivance in a bomb
 containing illuminate of mercury,
 which. ignited by a fuse, explodes
 the charge.
 "Der UfFs." ''Deux .oeufs." Tommy's
 French for two eggs" "Dial.r Another term of Tommys for
 his map, or face.
 Digging h." Digging trenches and
 dugouts in a captured position. Digging Party. A detail of men told
 off to dig trenches, graves or dug
 outs. Tommy is not particular as
 to what he has to dig; it's the &C.,
 tual digging he objects to. "Dinner up." Dinner is ready. Divisional Band. Another devilish az
 gregation which wastes most of its time in practicing and polishing its instruments.
 Dixie. An iron pot with two handles on it in which Tommy's meals are cooked. Its real efficiency lies ir the fact that when carrying it youl puttees absorb all the black grease on it's sides.
 "Doing Them h." Killing them. Cut ting up a body of German troops. Donkey. An army mule. An anima l for which Tommy has the greates
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06

 having been cut back it will be easier to spray and will take less material For this reason it should be easier to control the peach leaf cSrl this season. Do not omit this dormant spray of lime-sulphur: the only time to control the peach leaf curl is before the buds start growth. 1.
 Third: The orchard should be culti- vated enough. to maintain a vigorous growth, but no fertilizer will need to be applied to carry the crop. In many cases it may not be necessary to apply any commercial fertilizer Of course, a. cover crop should be provided for late in the summer
 Fourth: Remove all "mummies" or dried up rotten peaches from the branches. These carry the brown rot from one season to the next. It is doubtful if any summer spraying will be given and for this. reason we should be particular to remove the mummies. |-S. P. Hollister, Connecticut Agricul- tural College, ..,a -s '-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06
by ARTHUR GUY EMpEY

s4 about and kill or wound any German hit by same; the questioner would immediately pull a, button off his tunic and hand it to the bomb-m maker with Well, blime me, send this over as a souvenir" or another Tommy would volunteer an old rusty and broken jacknife; both would be accepted and inserted.
 Then the professor would take another handful of mud and fill the tin, after which he would punch a hole in the lid of the tin and put it over the. top of the bomb, the fuse sticking out. Then perhaps he would tightly wrap wire around the outside of the tin and the bomb was ready to send over to Fritz with Tommy's com pliments.
 | A piece of wood about four inches l long and two inches wide had been issued. This was to be strapped on | the left forearm by means of two l leather straps and was like the side of a matchbox; it was called a tstrik-
 er" There was tip like the head of | 8 match on the fuse of the bomb Tc l ignite the fuse, you had to rub it on ] the striker" just the same as strik- ing a match. The fuse was timed tc five seconds or longer. Some of the | down in a second or two, while others would "sizz" for a week before ex- ploding. Back in Bighty the muni- I tion workers weren't quite up to stuff
 the way they are now. If the fuss took notion to burn too quickly they generally buried the bombmakel next day. So making bombs coul6 not be called "cushy" or safe job.
 After making several bombs, thu I professor instructs the platoon il throwing them. He takes jam tin from the fire step, trembling a little
 because it is nervous work. especial,
 when new at it, lights the fuse on hil striker. The fuse begins to siZz" ant
 sputter and a spiral of smoke, lik,
 that from smouldering flag. rise from it. The platoon splits in tw'
 and ducks around the traverse near
 est to them. They don't like the look
 and sound of the burning fuse. Whel
 that fuse begins to smoke an'
 "sizz" you want to say goodbye t
 it as soon as possible, so Tommy witt
 all his might chucks it over the tol
 and crouches against the parapet waiting for the explosion.
 Lots of times in bombing. the "jan
 tin" would be picked up by the Ger
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06

Some flocks produce only from six to ten dozen eggs per year. This ap- plies principally to farm f7ocks fed too much whole grain and pick up feed low in nutrition. but regardless of the amount of eggs produced, the same comparisons of cost and profit will apply.
 The same comparisons will apply also to the localities where market prices and conditions vary
 We will be pleased to have our
 readers study carefully the above
 comparisons. and point our or cfiti-
 cize any errors, and by so doing you will see the advantage of increasing your own flock of hens, and thus
 help the poultry industry in general Just word of caution in closing Those of you who have the six to ten dozen egg hens are feeding toe | much whole grains. Cut down youl grains to two pounds day to each | one hundred hens. and keep a good pure, we'll balanced laying food be- fore them all the time. By so doing I you will reduce the cost of keep an6 1 increase the annual product of the
 six to ten dozen egg hens to that oi
 twelve dozen. By a careful study o1
 the above comparisons you will gel
 a clearer conception of the profit. 1 which can be made from the poultry business today
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-06

engages in business after Feb. 15 without securing a license will be liable to fine of not more than $5.000 or Imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
 Coal at New London Communicated.
 Coal to the amount of 600 tons be- longing to the Brainerd & Armstrong company at New London and stored in the yard of the New London Coal company was communicated Saturday by Fuel Commission Chairman A. B. Parrish. It is to be divided among the Shore Line Electric Railway com pany, the Groton Iron works, the
 Brainerd & Armstrong company and householders.