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t THE CROSSVILLE CHRONICLE 5 ', IDELIGniS Light-Fingered Officers of the Cabinet WASHINGTON. A well-dressed lit tle man wearing a cutaway coat and tortoiseshell spectacles a verita ble Itaffles was surprised by newspa per men tbe other day In the cabinet room of the White House executive offices while he was in the act of lift ing a brass plate from the chair which has been occupied since March 9. 1916, by Secretary of War Newton D. Ba ker. The little man had his back to the door when the reporters entered the room stealthily. He was so busily en gaged with his pocket knife endeavor Airplane and Bomb PARTICIPATION by the War depart ment in experiments to dete. nine the value of aircraft against major na val vessels has been Invited by Secre tary Daniels in a letter to Secretary Baker. The first test will be conducted with in ninety days, Mr. Daniels said, with conditions similar to those, of battle. The captured German battleship Os friesland, of 26,500 tons, probably will be used. 1 Admiral R. E. Coontz, chief of naval operations, previously had told Jthe house naval committee that within three months the Navy department would bomb a large warship from the air in the open sea in an effort to test the theory advanced by Brigadier Gen eral Mitchell of the army air service that nirplunes had made capital naval vessels useless. Representative Mondell of Wyoming, Republican floor leader, who preceded Admiral Coontz, warned the commit tee that unless expenditures for mili tary establishments were cut some larger nations would be driven Into bankruptcy. Discussing disarmament, Admiral Coontz advised against stopping any Senate Prefers Blue disk W! SMOKING 'by employees is held re sponsible for several fires that have recently, occurred in government buildings. In at least one of these fires valuable archives were destroyed. Senator Smoot of Utah has been trying to get in an amendment somewhere that would prohibit smoking during business hours. Nevertheless, the senate has de clined to embark on the mak ing of blue laws. By an overwhelming majority, it rejected an amendment by Senator Smoot banning smoking In tlie government departments. It did. however, adopt a mild sub stitute offered by Senator Wadsworth of New York, leaving it to the discre tion of department heads to forbid W . III in ITS I a I 1,1 W Nation Sends Its Noblest to the Capital IS THE Washington public more hon est than the inhabitants of other cit ies? James M. Ford, former propri etor of a lunchroom opposite the treas ury department, says it is. And Wash ington insists that he ought to know, because he established the first lunch room in the United States where the "honor system" prevailed. This, they significantly declare, nas been tried in other cities without much success. By "honor system" Is meant that thousands of hungry Washingtonians, ranging from high government offi cials to ragged little newsboys with the "first edition" under their arms would eat their fill and then walk up to the cilshier and pay for their food. Their word was never questioned as to the amount they paid, and the best evidence that the Washington public is honest is the fact that the little lunchroom did u flourishing business for more than forty years, Genuine regret was expressed by treasury officials, business men, and others at the sale of the little lunch room, which was forced by the HI ing to pry the brass plate from the chair he did not heed the Intruders. "Ah," the little man exclaimed, after a moment's oexertion, "now I've got you. "And' we've got you I" shouted one of the newspaper men as the Raffles of the White House turned. Then the surprised reporters found themselves looking straight Into the tortoise- rimmed optics of none other than New ton D. Baker himself. "Well, boys," he said, "you've got me and I will confess," as he held up the brass plate bearing the inscription "Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, March 9, 1916." "I want this plate as a souvenler of my stewardship," said the secretary, For mitigating circumstances the secretary took the reporters about the room and showed them how he had been preceded by other light-fingered cabinet officers. Plates were missing from the chairs of the secretaries of state, commerce, and interior and the attorney general, Against Battleship of the 1916 building program so far as big ships were concerned. Secretary Daniels, In making public his letter, pointed out that by allied agreement the United States was obit gated to destroy the Osfrlesland, and other former German naval vessels given this country, as soon as experi ments under way were concluded. He could think of no more fitting or use ful method of destroying them, he said, than by using them in aviation bomb Ing experiments. He intimated that the old battleship Iowa, already fitted with radio control apparatus, would be used for a similar purpose. The Osfrlesland was one of the more modern battleships of the former kaiser's navy, mounting 12-inch guns, Air to Blue Laws smoking where valuable public records were endangered. Spirited debate preceded the rejec tion of the Smoot amendment. Sen ator Robinson of Arkansas, Democrat, declared that the measure was adroit ly framed so that it would not for bid senators and representatives smok ing, in the cupitol, although It would prevent the president from enjoying an after-dinner cigar at the White House. He considered this unfair dis crimination. Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, Re publican, agreed with him. He called attention to the fact that the bill merely tabooed the smoking of tobac co and insisted the measure should be amended to cover "alleged" tobac co. "Some of the odors that arise in the cloak rooms from the cigars gentle men are smoking, make me doubt whether they can be called tobacco," said Senator Knox. Senator Smith of Arizona, Democrat, characterized the measure as "the en tering wedge of a most contemptible nnd restraining blue law," and charged that its supporters were nonsmokers. health of Mr. Ford. Probably no lunch room in the United States had a more democratic list of patrons. It was a daily occurrence to see a cabinet officer or some millionaire banker or broker sitting alongside of a newsboy discuss ing events of the day while eating. Probably every secretary of the treasury for the last forty years has taken occasion to eat at this little place which soon became famous for its cleanliness, good food, and splen did milk. The latter was brought from a farm owned by the proprietor and purchased from the proceeds Of the "honor system.1 , POULTRY CACKLES BULLETINS AID WITH FOWLS Noteworthy Success of District of Columbia Woman With Small , Flock Attributed to Study. tPrepared by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture.) One hen, a brood of 12 chickens. and a few farmers' bulletins on poul try raising were the foundation on which Mrs. M. Lohrbei , a resident of the District of Colombia, began her poultry operations ;n the spring of 1919. During the first 11 months of 1920 her flock of eiht birds the hen and seven pullets laid 1,059 eggs, an average of about 132. Dur ing the same period she hatched from three settings of eggs 30 chick ens, of which she raised 26. The noteworthy success with poul Purebred Rhode Island Red Cockerel try, came to the attention of the United States Department of Agricul ture recently, when Mrs. Lohrberg called for an additional supply of farmers' bulletins, explaining that owing to her success her neighbors had borrowed the bulletins which she had formerly obtained. "I never kept any chickens before. she said, "and knew nothing about poultry raising until I got the first brood and also the bulletins." Her chickens are Rhode Island Reds from good stock, and a standard-bred rooster is used. The flock Is kept en' tirely under back-yard conditions In a space 30 by 50 feet, and the feed, costing about $1 a week, is supple tnented by table scrapes. Based on retail prices, ' the estimated value of the 88 dozen eggs laid by this back yard flock was about $02, but none were sold. A fondness for fresh eggs prompted the family to keep every one for family use. In addition, fried chicken nnd roast fowl graced the table frequently. Acting on suggestions in Depart ment of Agriculture literature, she is planning to "put down" In water glass solution a good supply of eggs next season. Her poultry house Is small, but scrupulous care in clean ing It out every day, combined with close personal attention to good feed ing is responsible, she believes, for the absence of poultry diseases , and ailments. SANITARY HOUSES FOR HENS To Secure Adequate Returns in Eggs and Growth Buildings Must Be Light and Ventilated. Chickens will not give ar'equate re turns in eggs or growth when kept under Insanitary conditions, say spe cialists of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture. The construction of the poultry house should receive first attention. Sufficient air space, lighting nnd ventilation should be pro vided, and the entire house cleaned at frequent intervals. While, these precautions cannot' be depended upon to control mites and lice, they aid the poultrymnn in de termining wlien thes pests are pres ent. Furthermore, the fowls are kept n vigorous condition, which in Itself aids in controlling pests. Dirty and insanitary houses provide ideal breed ing conditions for Insects and germs which are detrimental to poultry. Dis eased fowls, or those with malformed bills or feet, fall ready prey to lice, mites and other insect pests, and should be removed as soon as discov ered. ESSENTIALS OF EGG MAKING Sprouted Oats or Steamed Clover nd Meat Scrap Take Place of Bugs and Grass. La7ing hens need the elements of egg making mat pre touna so rreeiy In their summer range meat and grass. Poth are vitally necessary to making hens lay, and can he supplied with but little trouble, in the form of ment scp, and sprouted oat? or steamed clover. Kill That1 Cold With CASCARA M QUININE FOR Colds, Coughs Neglected Colds are Dangerous Take no chances. Keep this standard remedy bandy for the firat uutM, Breaks tip a cold in 24 hours Relieves Grippe in 3 days Excellent for Headache Quinine in this form does not affect the head Cascara ia best Tonic Laxative No Opiate in Hill's. ALL DRUGGISTS SELL IT ' : s-'-iv. wC- 1-'' ' 1 A "One Hundred Thousand Dollar" Invitation The Montgomery County Farm Bureau, which has for sale but one commodity. OPPORTUNITY has been provided with a fund of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, to be used In extending an Invitation to the farmer of other sections, inviting him to make Montgomery County, Alabama, his home. Situated In the great LIME LAND BELT of the South, with a splendid system of Improved Highways radiating into every section of the county; blessed with an abundance of pure water, fertile soils, many natural clcvera and grasses, our lands are still cheap. Montgomery County enjoys the best Consolidated Rural Schools to be found; we have excellent railroad facilities and our great Stock Yards afford the farmer, a market at his very door. , We are sure the Simple Truth ia enough to convince you that Montgomery County offers unusual advantages and we invite you to come here where living is pleasant and profitable. For full information and descriptive literature write: Montgomery County Farm Bureau Division (H) 215-16 Bell Building, Montgomery, Alabama Gift of Historic Textbooks. The Holland Holton collection of textbooks, numbering more than 1,000 volumes, has been given to Trinity college in North Carolina, on behalf of the grandchildren of Martin Rowan Chaflin, who taught school In Davie and Yadkin counties, North Carolina, beginning in 1850. Fifty of the vol umes were used In the schools of the state from 1820 to the Civil war. The Holton collection, Is Intended primari ly for the use of the department of education at Trinity college, but the books will be readily accessible to the public and private school-teachers of Durham and Durham county. The Brute. She Do you remember, dear, how before we were married you used to tell me I was worth my weight in gold? He Yes; and do you remember how terribly skinny you were In those days? Boston Transcript. As Friend to Friend. "Marry my daughter!" cried the angry merchant. "1 should hope not. Be off with you, sir ! Go to the devil. sir." The young man was not a bit upset by these definite Instructions. "Very well," he replied. "Cnn 1 take any message for you?" "What Better Drink for Table Use than POSTUM When well boiled-twenty minutes or more it has a rich color and a partic ularly delightful flavor. In these respects, Postum Cereal is the eoual oP fine coffee; and much better for health . 7heres a Reason SOLD BY GROCERS EVERYWHERE Made "by Postum Cereal Company, Inc. Battle Creek, Mich. AND La Grippe New Alloy Promises Much. A metal lighter than any yet .known and as strong or stronger than steel has for years been the dream of many, 1 nnd every now and then rumors are circulated to the effect that at last tt has been discovered.' The latest re port relates to a new magnesium al loy said to, have been discovered by , a metal company in Montreal. The new alloy, It Is stated, Is only two thirds the weight of aluminum, and Is. "as strong as steel." It Is said to be especially suitable for pistons and connecting rods of aero nnd motor car engines, where strength and lightness are desirable. ' What They Were Seeking. My husband nnd I went to call ou a friend who we heard was ill. We got no response when we went to the front door, so 'decided to try the kitch en door. No response there, I sug gested that we go in, as she was prob ably alone and could not get up. S we stepped inside the kitchen and I called "hello." From' behind the door came a weak "hello'," and our friend stepped out from her hiding place. That was the last time we entered unbidden while calling. Chicago Tribune. It is almost impossible to cure stage ham. CER mm ltm Cmramt ? IfrHHfffHrH-Hi HM ltd rHHf 1 1 H fTTTTrrf?;