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The Washington herald., 1916-07-26
Mrs. Newton D. Baker Is Guest at Luncheon
Given by Mrs. kennon at Army and Navy Club;
Mrs. Thomas Armat Entertains at "Graystone'
Other News of Society the Capital

Mrs, Baker, wife Of the Secretary of
.War, was the guest Of honor at a pref
my appointed luncheon given yesterday
at the Army and Navy Club by Mrs. L.
Nv. V. Kennon. The table was decor
y ted with a centerpiece Of floating water
tnies Invited to meet Mrs. Baker were
Mrs. Hugh L Scott, Miss Agnes Hart
Wilson, Miss Elizabeth Freas, the niece
|ot Mrs. Baker; Mrs. Charles T. Menoher,
Mrs. L. C. Sherrer, Mrs. Albert Relyea,
| Miss Merrill, Miss Summers, Mrs. No
Rea and Mrs. Price.
Mrs Thomas Armat entertained In
formally at luncheon yesterday at
3Graystone," her residence at Klingle
road and Rock Creek Park, when her
guests were asked to meet Mrs. William
F. Langfitt, wife Of Col. Langitt, who
has arrived from Savannah to visit Mr.
and Mrs. Armat for several days. Mrs
tanghtt will leave tomorrow for Ravens
wood, W. Va, to be the guest OF her
son-in-law and daughter, Capt. and Mrs.
Francis Bowditch wilby.
Mr. and Mrs Abel " Ezeyza, who are
fhs guests Of Mrs. Ezeyzs's parents, the
Military Attache Of the Argentine En-
bsssy and Mime. Raybaud, will leave
Washington tomorrow for New York,
AAcAANC NACy VIII san OL GoLOANdJ AOA
argentina.
The Russian Ambassador and Nine
Bakhmetei will give the first Of a series
f dinners at Stone villa their Newport
residence, on Saturday evening.
Mrs. William strother Smith and Miss
Margaret Smith left Washington yester-
ay for Blue Ridge Summit
Among the New Yorkers stopping at
j he Shoreham are Mr.. H. L. Merry, Mr..
/. L. Consollay and Mr.. Clark Nc
1ercher.
Mr.. L. A. Coolidge and Mr.. Theodore
Y. Little, both Of Boston, are also at
| he shoreham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Stone Pomeroy and
nfant daughter. Florence Elizabeth. OF
riverside, California, are the guests Of
frs. POmeroys parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Bower. 3T19 New Hampshire avenue.
here they will make a short visit be-
pre- going to Vermont. They will re-
arm to Washington in the autumn for
more extended visit before returning
their home in California.
Miss Gladys Ingalls, and Miss Helen
Parrish, of Philadelphia, have taken
large of temporarily organized branch
the national surgical dressings COM
ittee, which will meet every morning at
irginia Hot Springs and roll bandages
hd make congresses for European war
ont hospitals.
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins chairman Of
be committee for the District Of Co.
mbia, gave an address on the war re-
ef and read a letter from Miss Carita
pencer, national chairman Of the
lrgical dressings committee, who has
Fcently returned from a four months
hp to European war front no olitals
Mr.. Preston Gibson was host at a
nner of twenty-five covers at the Clam
AXE Club, Newport. last evening.
The marriage Of Mr. Clayton D. Franey,
this city. and Miss Cleo Redning. Of
bndon, will take place in this city Aug
et 1s
Mr.. Albert J. Beveridge, former United
tates Senator from Indiana. has re-
Irned from a week spent in New York
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26
THE DAILY ADVENTURES OF
PUSS IN BOOTS, Jr.
BEDTIME STORIES.
By DAVID CORY.

Puss Has q Fine Breakfast ana
Meets Part Of the Family.
Copyright, iNs, M the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.)
Johnny shall have new bonnet,
And Johnny shall 80 to the fair.
And Johnny shall have Q blue ribbon
To tie UP his bonny brown hair.
And why may not love johnny
And why may not Johnny love me?
And why may not I love Johnny
As well as another body?
And here's a leg for a stocking.
And here's a foot for q shoe,
And he has q kiss for his daddy,
And two for his NANNY. trow.
And why may not I love Johnny?
And why may not Johnny love me?
And why may not I love Johnny
AZ well as another body?
Puss Junior rubbed his eyes and
looked about him. His red topped
boots lay on the floor. He did not re-
member taking them of. Indeed. as
he looked about he hardly remem-
bered anything.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26
NO HAY FEVER FIGHT.
Health Department Too Busy with
Paralysis.

Hay fever in the District has not yet
demanded the attention of the Health De-
partment The entire staff OF inspectors
Is giving its time to insanitary conditions
that may encourage infantile paralysis.
The department however investigates
,,very case of the fever reported. and two
prosecutions have been made - . result
Of weeds on lots.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26
Answers to Correspondents.

} D'-ll your ankles are weak,
you must discard slippers and pumps
and wear high shoes for a while.
would see doctor about the trouble
you mention with your skin.
L. M.-Jack barrymore is on the
stage now, playing in Justice" I
do not know whether he intends to
return to the studio or not.
S. D.-I cannot attempt to pre-
scribe for poison ivy. but would
advise you to see a doctor. 1t is
always dangerous to try the rem
edics suggested by people without
professional knowledge
f. L.-If l were you, ! would take
the children to a studio and register
their names, for if they have had
so much experience on the stage,
they will be very desirable in pic
lures.
J. A.-Why not see an oculist
about the trouble with your eyes:
Also try using boracic acid with an
eye cup every night and morning.
| do and find it 4 great relief for
eye strain.
NJ. DIFF you look in the direc-
tory, you will find the addresses Of
all your local studios. Leave your
name, description, details Of expert
ence and address with them, and
they will send for you when in
need of your type"
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26
EBBITT FILES COMPLAINT.
American Barred From Ireland
Sees Officials Here.

Formal complaint at the treatment
he received at the hands of the
British authorities in being de-
ported from Ireland was lodged at the
State Department yesterday by Dr. Rich
ard Ebbitt, Of Nebraska. Representative
Shallenberger accompanied DR.. Ebbitt,
who claimed he was forced to leave all
his property and possessions in Ireland.
He was a resident of Nebraska for thirty
years
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26
Express COMPANY Sued

Alleging that he was permanently dis
abled while in their employ, George Mar.
tin has brought suit in the District su-
preme Court to recover 800, 900 damage.
rom the Adams nxnyess cempanysa..
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26
HOROSCOPE.
Wednesday, July 20, 1915.

The stars incline, but do not compel
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26

The Russian Ambassador and Nine.
Bakhmeter will give the first Of a series
bf dinners at Stone villa their Newport
residence, on Saturday evening.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs Abel v. Ezeyza, who are
fhe guests Of Mrs. Ezsyzs's parents, the
Military Attache Of the Argentine EN-
bassy and Nine. Raybaud, will leave
Washington tomorrow for New York,
whence they will sail on Saturday for
argentina.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26

by their daughter. has gone to Eagles
Mere. Pa, for the summer.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26

Mrs. William Strother Smith and Miss
Smith left Washington yester-
lay for Blue Ridge Summit.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26

to Selwood, his country place at Beverly
Farms. Mr.. Beveridge dined with Mr..
Charles Z. Hughes while in New York.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26

Among the New YorkeTs stopping at
he Shoreham are Mr.. H. L. Merry, Mr..
= L Consollay and Mr.. Clark Nc
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26
PERSONALITIES | HAVE MET.
MACK SENNETT.

n TACK Sennett was an actor at
VI the Biograph studio when |
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26

Mr.. Preston Gibson was host at a
inner of twenty-five covers at the Clam
AXE Club, Newport. last evening.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-26

Mrs. John D. Deahl. of San Francisco, is
IN washington for a short stay, and Is a
guest of the Shoreham Hotel.
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
HAD REAL CAUSE FOR GRIEF
Happy Event, Under the Cireum. stances, Brought Reverse of Joy
 to the Small Boy.

"Boo-hoo!" yelled the small boy dis. consolately, as he wandered down the street. kneading his eyes with his knuckles.
 My dear little chap, what's the trouble?" asked a benevolent old gen. tleman, stopping moment for a bet ter view of the small, miserable one.
 My sisters getting married to- day!" broke out the youngster wrath fully, and then again made the street resound with his lusty lament.
 But, my dear little chap" exclaimed the kindly old soul. bending down to stroke the youngsters head consoling- ly, you ought to be very glad your sister Is going to be happy. Anyway. it's nothing to cry over"
 The dear little chap" jerked his head free and burst into more violent and ear-piercing music as he splut- tered sarcastically:
 "Oh. ain't it? Tiff you'd been paid a quarter week to k-keep out of the way when her young m-man came to the house. you wouldn't be sorry when your sister had gone and g-got mar ried. would y-you?"
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
PROPER CARE OF MACHINERY
implements Exposed to Moisture Rust Out Rapidiy-Coat All Metals
 With Cheap Oils.

Machinery, where exposed to mois- ture, rusts out very rapidly. In fact. rust does more damage to the ex- posed machinery than the work which the implement is called upon to do.
 This is a needless waste, however, because rust can practically be over come by taking the proper care of the machine when not in use.
 Farmers could get more than twice as much wear out of most implements, if they were housed properly. This alone will not suffice in some climates. A very good way to keep the rust from attacking iron parts exposed to mois- ture is to coat all the iron with . very cheap oil This oil should be thick and heavy, so that when applied to the iron it will not run off.
 This coating of oil will keep all of the moisture away from the iron and therefore will prevent rust from start ing.
The Spectator., 1916-05-26

fixed. He calls himself Servan and registers from Paris. I'll show the fool that he has no moujik to deal with this time."
 And what are these documents? ?'' asked Olga.
 "Ah, that's what we are so anxious to find out. Some papers are going to be exchanged between this Rus sian spy and Jones or his agents. That these papers concern us vii tally l am certain. That is why am going to get them if there has to be a murder at the opera tonight. Norton has been to Washington. He was seen coming out of the Russian embassy, from the secretaries of state and war and a dozen other offices. I've got to find out just what all this means"
 Tt means that the time has come for us to fy," said Olga. We have failed. have warned .-ou. We have still plenty of money left. It is time we folded our tents and stole away quietly. l tell you feel 1. in my bones that there is pit before us some where; and If you force issu,s we shall all fall into it.
 The white feather, my dear?"
 There is altogether some difference between the white feather and com nonsense caution"
 T shall never give up. You are
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
iantly, for all that he knew what the

iantly, for all that he knew what the end of this exploit was going to be. One of the men succeeded in getting the documents from Servants pocket.
 Done, my boy!" cried the victor. Give him crack on the coco and we'll beat ii"
 "Just a minute, gentlemen!" said a voice from the seat at the side of the chauffeur. 'I'll take those papers!" And the owner of the voice, backed by cold, sinister-looking automatic, reached in and confiscated the spoils of war. And l shouldn't make any attempt to slip out by the side door"
 Thanks. my friend" said Servan. shaking himself free from his captors.
 Don't mention it," said Norton ami ably. We thought something like this would happen. Keep perfectly
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
DOES POPCORN PAY7.
Foundation of Agriculture in
 Many of the States.
Profit Depends Largely on Farmer's Ability to Secure Good Quality, Store Crop Properly and Mar.
 ket 1t AdvantaeeousIy.
(By c. P. HARTLEY.)

(By c. P. HARTLEY.)
 The question Does it pay to grow popcorn?" is frequently asked, and the answer is yes" It pays to grow pop corn, but owing to the limited market for this crop it would not be advisable to begin it's culture on a large scale. The supply at present just about equals the demand. No farmer should expect to grow rich in a few years time by growing popcorn. If the good years are averaged up with the poor ones, this crop will be found to pay about as we'll as field corn. Any farm CT in the corn-producing states can produce popcorn, but the profit de- pends largely upon the producers abil- ity to grow popcorn of good quality, store his corn properly, and market it advantageously.
 The main portion of the crop which find its way to the large markets is grown in a few localities in Iowa and Nebraska by farmers who make 8 speciality of producing and handling popcorn. Usually from 10 to 50 acres are grown on single farms.
 During the past, much of the crop was grown on contract, but at present farmers are becoming more independ- ent. Many have cribs of their own in which they store and cure their crop and take chances on the market ris- ing higher than the contract price or the price at harvest time. In Iowa and Nebraska elevator men have been accustomed to buying up the bulk of
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
TheMiIionDo Mystery
 By HAROLD MAC GRAPH Illustrated from n Photo Name by ThonhouSer Film Company
Copyright, 1914, by Harold MacGrath)

ory police record Presently his nerve gave way in face of the steady eye and hand, and he confessed the why and wherefore he had sought the keyhole of Servan's room.
 We are after this butler. Where ever he goes we follow"
 Well, you've wasted your time, my man. All I am here for is to take over some property MT. Hargreave left in France for sale. I know nothing about your private feuds. Now, get out But keep out of my way; l am not peaceful man."
 The spy tumbled out as he had tumbled in, by an act of gravity; and Servan was alone He spent two days in comparative idleness. Then things began to wake up.
 
 For a long time the leather box across which was inscribed Stanley Hargreave' lay in peace undisturbed A busy spider had woven trap across the handle to the quaint lock The box was still badly stained from its immersion in the salt water. At a certain time it was quietly with drawn from it's hiding place. It was stealthily opened. A hand reached in and when it withdrew packet of papers was also withdrawn. The box was again locked and lowered; and presently the spider returned to find that his cunning trap had been to- tally destroyed. With the infinite pa tience of his kind he began the weav- ing of another trap. Perhaps this would be more successful than its predecessor.
 Later Henri Servan received tele- phone call. He was informed that his purpose in America would be real ized by his presence at such and such a box that night at the opera. Fur ther information could not be given over the telephone. Servan seemed we'll satisfied He dressed carefully that evening, called up the office clerk and inquired if his box tickets for the opera had arrived. He was informed that they had. Instantly the spy, who had dared to finger about tho hotel, oyerhearing this conversation. deter mined to notify Braine at once. And at the same time, Norton, in disguise, determined not to lose sight of this man whom he had set himself to watch.
 The spy left by ono entrance and Jim by another. Jim had learned what he desired: that the Russian agent would be followed to the opera and that it was going to be difficult to hand the documents to him. The spy entered a drug store and tele- phoned. Jim waited outside. When the man came out he strolled up the street and entered the nearest saloon Jim's work was done.
 It was Braines lieutenant. however, who took the news to Braine
 We have succeeded"
 "Good!" said Braine.
 He will go to the opera. He will have a box. Doubtless they have ar ranged to deliver the papers there"
 And the next thing is to get the number of his box" This Braine had no difficulty in doing. "So that's all
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
Name for the Indian Children.

Small people catch on to much moro from the talk of their elders than grownups generally suppose. says the Caldwell News. A little girl of four and one-half years one day last week was boring over her primer. It was a lesson about Indians. The mother explained the pictures to the little one. telling her some of the customs of the tribe. and ended by telling her the Indian children were called "papooses." The next day the girl was heard to "read:" The Indians do not live in houses. and they call their children Bull MooseA"
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
WATER FOUNTAINS FOR HENS
Various Devices on Market Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Uses-keep
 Receptacle Covered.

There are various drinking fountains on the market that are suitable for indoor and outdoor uses. Any re- ceptacle in which water is contained should be covered to keep out the dirt.
 Drinking fountains should be raised from the floor and placed in such posi- tion that the hens cannot scratch lit- ter into them. because it often occurs, particularly in large flocks. that before many of the hens are through feeding the water is so dirty that it Is not fit to drink.
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
USEFULNESS OF DAIRY COWS
Will Soon Change Poor, Unprofitable Farm Into Rich Producing One
 Raise Your Feed.

The dairy COW will soon change a poor, unprofitable farm into rich. pro- ductive farm that will pay profit upon the labor and capital used in production, if she is given a chance. When you try COWS and raise plenty of feed for them you will wonder how you ever made the farm produce liv- ing without them.
 Dairying is quite similar to manu- featuring where the raw materials are produced and converted into finished products. Get some COWS and see how they will change the farm.
The Spectator., 1916-05-26

common symptoms are: First, Q dryness and Inflammation of the throat and mouth, bubbles in the corners of the eyes. and sneezing, followed by a sticky discharge from the nostrils. If the disease is permitted to go on without prompt treatment, the dis charge from the nostrils will thicken and the eyes will soon become puffed and swollen. sometimes closing com- pletely. The afflicted fowl will also lose it's appetite, the feathers will be roughed, and it will lose weight rap- idly. A chronic form of this disease may result or the bird dies.
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the crop at harvest time and selling 1t to manufacturers, commission mer- chants and jobbers.
 A large quantity of popcorn is used annually in the manufacture of pop corn package goods-crackerjack and other forms of popcorn confectionery. In these the popped corn is coated with a preparation of sugar, glucose and molasses, and in some cases choc- olate. Some packages contain small quantities of peanuts, and in others both peanuts and sliced cocoanut are mixed with the popcorn. Other prep arations are corn bar, sugar-coated popcorn, popcorn balls. and popcorn bricks. All of these goods have be- come quite popular and are sold in large quantities at parks, summer re- sorts, picnics. fruitstands, stores, rail- road stations. and on trains.
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
MAKING SUCCESS WITH HENS
Select Breed Liked Best and Begin With Few Fowls, Increasing
 Flock as You Learn.

Don't start in with BOO or 1000 hens and expect to make a success at first. Select the breed you like best and start with a few, increasing the flock as you learn how to care for them. Study your feeding and bal. ance the ration so the hens can have the material necessary for producing eggs. If you expect to get eggs. you must feed for eggs. just as the dairy man must feed for milk.
The Spectator., 1916-05-26

ture of Servan. quiet, you chaps Drive on. chauffeur: drive on!"
 "Yes, my lord! To what particular police station shall head this omni bus?"
 "The nearest, Jones; the very near est you can think of! Some day. when I'm rich, I'll hire you for my chauf feur But for the present I shall ex pect at least box of Partagas out oi that hundred"
 Jones chuckled. '11l buy you box out of my own pocket. That hundred goes to charity"
 Here we are! Out with you," said Jim to his prisoners. He shouldered them into the police station, to the captains desk.
 Whats this?" demanded the cap. tain.
 "Holdup men," said Jim "Entere this mans car and tried to rob him.
 "Uh-huh! An who're you?'
 Jim showed his badge and card.
 Ono! Hey, there; I mean you!" said the captain. leveling finger at Otto. Lift up that hat; lift it up. Sure. it's Fountain Pen Otto, We'll, we'll; an we've been lookin' for you for ten months on the last forgery case. MT Norton. my thanks. Take 'em below, sergeant. Youll be here to make the complaint in tn mornin', sir" he added to Servan.
 ''1f it is necessary"
 'It may be against Otto's pal. don't know him."
 Very we'll"
 And Jones and Norton and Servan trooped out of the station.
 At last Jones and the reporter en. tered a cheap restaurant and ordered coffee and toast.
 You're a wonderful man, Jones, even if you are an Englishman.' said Jim as he called for the check.
 English? What makes you think l am Englsh?' asked Jones with a cu- rious glitter in his eyes 'Tll tell you on the night we put the rollers under Braine and company"
 Jones stared long and intently at his young partner. What did he really know?
 (TO BE CONTINUED)
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DREAD DISEASE OF POULTRY
Roup ls Contagious and spreads Through Flock With Great Rapid
 ity-May Be Chronic.

Next to cholera. roup is the most dreaded of ailments to which poultry is exposed. The disease is contagious and spreads through the flock rapidly. It Is catarrhal infection of the mu- cous membrane of the eyes. nose, and throat, and 1t may be acute or chronic in form. There is always an offensive odor connected with this disease, which is peculiar to it and which makes it easily detected.
 Many mistake a bad cold as roup. A cold may, if neglected, develop into roup, but bird may have a severe cold and still be free from roup. The
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
FEEDING THE STUNTED PIGS
Farmer Can We'll Afford to Buy some Hish-Priced Feed to Keep Ani-
 n1aIs Growing We'll.

Stunted pigs often require moro high-priced feed to start them grow ing again than they are really worth. On the other hand, one can we'll af- ford to buy some high-priced feed now If 1t is necessary to do so to keep pigs growing we'll. Pigs on pasture should always have grain every day, no matter how good the pasture is. Farm experience verifies this state. ment.
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
AVOID USE OF SMALL EGGS
Chicks Matched Undoubtedly WiIl Have Propensity for Producing EQos Of That Size.

Breeders are advised never to use eggs for matching that are smaller than the ordinary-sized egg laid by his flock.
 Most probably tho small egg are as fertile and productive of good chicks as the larger-sixed eggs arc. Such eggs may produce chickens that will have . propensity for laying smal) sggA
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FEED TRUCK IS CONVENIENT
Heavy Chore Eliminated by Employ. ment of Implement Shown In
 illustration Herewith,

Mixing and carrying feed to a large herd of COWS two or moro times daily is a heavy chore. If each animals feed is mixed at the bin and brought to her individually there Is a pile of
The Spectator., 1916-05-26
Feed Truck.

work that this feed truck eliminates in large herd. Several bushels of feed may be mixed and thrown into this truck and wheeled down the gangway in front of the COWS, where it may be shoveled out quickly and in the proper amounts.-Farming Business,