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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
RECOMMENDS $1,000 GALLON
TAX ON ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS

Pittsburgh. Feb. ga tax of
$1,000 a gallon on all alcoholic liq-
uors was advocated by former gov
ernor, William Sulzer of New York
in an address here before the Penn
sylvania state prohibition conven-
ton. He assailed the principle of
local option and condemned the
Hobson prohibition amendment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
NEWSPAPER WOMAN LEAPS
TEN STORIES To HER DEATH

New York. Feb. 23.-Mrs. Estelle
Garrett Baker, SO years old, an At
lanta, Ca, newspaper woman, killed
herself by leaping from the tenth
story Of a building. Mrs. Baker was
said to be suffering from nervous
trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
LaFolIette Announces Candidacy

Madison. Wis, Feb 23.-Before
four hundred Progressive Republi-
cans gathered in a conference from
all sections of the state. Senator
Robert NJ. LaFollette announced his
candidacy for the Republican nomi-
nation for president
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
PUBLIC SALE

Having sold my farm I will sell
at public auction at the farm, 10
miles southwest of Abilene, miles
south of Acme, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
EARN IMPLEMENTS

Wagon, top buggy, walking lister,
weed cutter, stirring pillow, double
shovel cultiyator grindstone, now
ing machine, set work harness, sin
gle buggy harness, also some wood
and alfalfa hay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
Ambasador Iniured whiIe skntInr

Berlin. Feb. 23.-James II. Ger
ard. the American ambassador. fell
while skating at Partenkirchen. Ia
varia, and suffered a fracture Of
his left collar bone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
Tuesday, March 9Th

commencing at l p. m, the follow
ing property.
. HEAD OF HORSES
Black horse smooth mouth, bay
mare smooth mouth.
2 HEAD OF CATTLE
Two Jersey cows one fresh fore
part of March.
HOG
RAT eOw
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
PubIicsaIe

l will sell at public auction Y
miles north of Abilene court house
on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

The latest fad in automobile
accessories and luxuries is hand
tinted color photographs on the
lamps. W. G. Triggs is introducing
it here and it promises to gain much
popularity, When the lamps are
lighted the effect is very pretty So
if you wish something extremely
unique and novel put your wife's
picture or that of your best friend
on your automobile lamp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

New York-Creamery extra $50
S5hc, firsts 32G34hc.
Kansas City-Creamery soc; first
2Sc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
Wednesday, Mar. 8
at II a. M, the follow
ing property:
8 HEAD HORSES AND MULES

HEAD HOtSES AND MULES
Black mare family broke 8 years
old weight 1900 pounds in foal to
jack; bay mare 10 years old weight
1900 pounds in foal to jack gray
mare years old weight 1900 lbs:
yearling mare colt; mare mule COM
ing 3 years old 16 hands high extra
good.
10 HEAD OF CATTLE
Five choice milch cows; yearl-
ing heifers; yearling steers; steer
2 years old; winter calf; Angus
bull 2 years old.
FARM IMPLEMENTS
Grain wagon, feed wagon and
rack, road wagon Champion mower
and rake, Canton riding lister, walk
ing lister, riding and walking culti-
yators, 2-section harrow, single row
disc eultivator, 10-hoe Hoosier drill.
disc, corn sled, riding and walking
plows, 5-shovel cultivator, grind
stone, . sets work harness. set
double driving harness, No. 4 Sharp
less cream separator and many
other articles.
Also 500 bushel slat corn crib.
stands of bees, some alfalfa hay.
about 600 bushels shelled corn.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
TERMs-All sums of $40 and
under cash. all sums over $40 a
credit of u months will be given
on note with approved security at
10 per cent interest: if paid when
due only s per cent viii be charged.
No property to be removed until
settled for.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

John ONeil has sold his res
taurant on Third street to ]. w.
Allen, who is now in possession. Mr..
Allen has been farming miles
south of Abilene and just had big
sale of his goods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
RECENT REFLECTIONS
lvery road is a Maxwell road.

Every road is a Maxwell road.
Buick quality remains long after
price Is forgotten. 7dtfwtf
Marriage license: Harvey j..
zook and Emma Paul, Abilene.
J. W. Elwick pays lac for green
hides. 2Odtfwtf
Marriage license: Matthias Ken
inout, Harrington, Mary Jahnke, Lat
inner.
Marriage license O. T. Veg
orsch and Lizzie Riffel, both Of
Harrington.
F. ]. Neuner, who has been af-
flicted with spinal trouble all win
ter, is slowly improving.
Dead horses and cattle removed
tree. Phone charges refunded. Call
2s4, 731, 1860. Dederick Rendering
Works. 26dtfwtf
Mr. Charles Alden Moody Of
Wichita and Miss Lois Wilson were
married in probate court.
The county has purchased six
quarter sawed oak chairs as addi-
tional furniture for use in the com
missioners office
Highest prices paid for poultry
and eggs. j. w. Elwick, 500 West
7th St., phone 22G. dwtf
Sam Gish has purchased the
Depot Cafe at Solomon from Mike
Berry and placed his brother, Henry
Gish, of Kansas City, in charge.
Born, to the Rev and Mrs
Harry Perry of Harrington, an eight
pound baby girl, at Christ's hospi-
tai, Topeka Mr.. Perry is the rector
Of st. Johns church here.
old settlers at Chapman say
the Smoky Hill river is the highest
at that point that it has even been
at this time of the year, and is car
rying a large quantity of floating
ice.
Marriage licenses: Mr.. Clyde
w. Fink and Miss Mabel Cook, both
of Abilene; Jay w. GARDENER, Car
neria, Miss Mayme Beck, Ellis
worth, were married in probate
court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

Marriage licenses: Mr.. Clyde
w. Fink and Miss Mabel Cook, both
of Abilene; Jay w. GARDENER, Car
neria, Miss Wayne Beck, Ellis
worth. were married in probate
court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
LOCAL MARKETS

market corrected weekly by J.
g. Norman, Abilene)
Hogs $3.50
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Mrs. M. E. Sht cts

J. n. BURTON, Auctioneer.
J. E. JoHNTZ. Banker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
1s HEAD OF CATTLE

Five choice milch cows; 2 yearl-
ing heifers; yearling steers; steer
years old; winter calf; Angus
bull years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
W. H. H. DAVIS

W. A. CALLAHAN. Auctioneer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

old settlers at Chapman say
the Smoky Hill river is the highest
at that point that it has even been
at this time of the year, and is car
rying a large quantity of floating
ice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

Born, to the Rev. and Mrs
Harry Perry of Lexington, an eight
pound baby girl, at Christ's hospi-
tai, Topeka. Mr. Perry is the rector
Of st. Johns church here.
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
PLAN CHRISTMAS
AT WILSON SCHOOL
Community Center to Celebrate
at Open Entertainment
December 20.

Plans for a Christmas celebration at
the Wilson Normal Community Center
School that includes musical pro-
gram and vaudeville, to be held Decem-
Der % ut the school. are practically
completed.
Following several brief reports OF the
work Of the school. there II TO be skit
entitled, - Pair Of Lunatics." u. ~.
Cogswei'. director OF music In the pub
lie schools, IL to have charge OF the
music for the evening. a Christmas
tree, on which all may place presents
for n friend, Is to he one Of the fea-
lures.
Parents. teachers. and friends OF the
school are invited
The school II still increasing In enroll
ment. The rcsigstration can yet be IN
creased, there being accommodating IN
several Of the classes for more student.
The German. violin, sewing. dramauh
stenogrnphy, parliamentary lay. ana
Wednesday night sewing classes are
not yet running ut their capacity.
The orntorical society, meeting MON
day nights. under the direction OF Mr..
Cogswell the sight reading and chorus
work classes, meeting "wednesday
nights, are proving unusually popular.
The sewing class greatly need sew
Ing machine and an electric iron Tor
their work.
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
CREDIT MEN HOLD
ANNUAL BANQUET
Charles 3. Joyce and Congress
man Phelan Are Speakers at
Associations Meeting.

Charles Il Joyce. president OF the
National Association OF Credit Men,
and Congressman Michael +. Phelan
OF Massachusetts,, were speakers at
the annual meeting and banquet OF
Itbe Washington Association OF Credit
Men last night at the Commercial
Club. .t.
Mr. Joyce reviewed some of the
achievements of the National Associa-
ZION since us formation twenty years
ago, and stated that. among other
Things, his organization had ardently
supported the Federal reserve act. and
had been instrumental In Its becom-
ing law. lie 20 ntcd also to the bene-
hts accruinE to business men through
out the country from the national
bankruptcy law which was fathered
by the organization and asserted that
they are prepared TO strenuously OPP
pose any effort to bring about It's re-
peal. Mr.. Joyce said n there were
evils resulting from the law, they
were not In the law itself. but In its
ndministratfon. and these, he said
could be corrected.
Pheinn speaks.
Congressman Phclan spoke on "Ru-
raj Credits"
Arthur u. May. president OF the To-
cal association. said Ia his annual re-
port the past year has been "a most
huCCersIul one Tor the organization,
and prospects for the future are,
bright. President May explained
briefly the workings Of adjustment
bureaus In Baltimore. Los Angeles,
aud other cities. and stated that such
bureau In now IN process of orgnni-
zation here. The bureau Will issue
circular credit letters to It's members,
and VIII serve them In other ways
that VIII prove most helpful he stated
The report of Secretary II. Preston
Shealey showed that during the past
year the membership OF the orgnnizu-
lion had Increased 20 per cent.
Financial Report.
william +. Galliher. treasurer, read
It's report OF receipts and expondi.
lures during the past year. and stated
that the growth of the association
and n broadening OF ita activities WITS
Indicated by the fact that the "Npcn-
diiures for the year Just ended had
be"n 90 per cent greater than the
prev lous year.
Election OF officers resulted in the
rc-election OF the old officers. ". r.
Galliher. IT, T. Offterdingcr.. :. &.
Kedman. and u. u. Mckee were re-
elected directors for the two-yeRr
term. aud Joshua Evans, ir.. was
elected IA director for like term.
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
THE cHAPER0N
Answers to Queries on Varied
Subjects.

Dear Chaperon: ] graduated from
a business school last year and am
now employed In an Office as stenog'
rapher." There are several men IN
the office, and also two other girls.
At home / tell about these folks
and what pleasant times I have
with them, and my maiden aunts,
who live with us, tell me ! should
not associate with them. they say
my business associates should pc
altogether Different from my N.Y. soG arn
young and single. and they have
asked me to luncheon with them,
and want to call at my home. The
girls have asked me to join their
dancing club. Please tell me what
TO do. ANNiooS'
Once I'm n while your business asso
ciatcs are not the sort you want FOL
your friends, but I think on whole
you will find more real congcniality
with the people you work with than
any one else you know.
or course your aunts may be a Ill
tic old.fashioned in their IDEAS oil
drawing the line between working
friends and social friends, but Tor my
part I cannot sec that they are al
together right. The fact that you arc
out working for a living instead OF
staying at home and being dependent
upon some member of your family
does not make you any less desirable
and the same IL true of the girls
with whom YOU are associated In the
office. You should be the Judge oi
the girls You are with them daily
and there Is certainly nothing that
brings out n girls real self more than
the grind of Office work.
There seems no reason why you
should not Join their dancing class y
the girls are nice. and you can tell
that we'll enough when you go TO the
class once or twice. OFTEN tho FRIEND
ships that YOU make In your office are
ties.
there In no reason why you rhouId
not make friends with them. but al
low them To- call at your home 20
your faa ny can meet them, Tor, olu
ia shion.d or not, the Judgment of
older folks IL more often better than
that OF young folks.
Even II you should not want To
mako inttmates W your oiftcc asso
ciatrs be ON good terms with them.
DO not act superior and refuse 70 DC
one of them IL nays IN the long run.
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
SUFFRAGE EXERCISES
Susan o. Anthony Room to BE oed
lcated Sunday.

Exercises are to be held sunday
afternoon at the new headquarters OF
the National American Woman sur.
frage Association. 1929 Rhode Island
avenue northwest, to dedicate the
Susan H. Anthony room.
DR.. Anna Howard shaw, former
president Of the association, VIII de
liver the memorial address.
Numerous personal relies OF MisH
Anthony are to he placed In this
room. together with a tnbl" ON which
the declaration Of continents was
drafted at the nrSt womap'H rights
convention. held at Seneca Falls, y.
Y, In 1915.
Miss Lucy Anthony, only niece OF
Susan II. Anthony: Mrs. carrie Chap.
man Gait. tho new president: Con
gresham u. u. ANTHONY Of Kansas.
Mrs. dilemma Smith Tinnin, Mrs. Wat
ter McNab Miller. vice president
Miss Ruth white, secretary, and Mrs,
Henry churchill COOK arc To he among
tho prominent workers Of the asso
citation.
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
POPULAR MEDICINE
BY DR.. HIRSHBERG
intelligent Observation OF Rules
Of Hygiene Will De-
crease illness.
ny DIR. l.. X. BIRsHBERG.

~ tt,n a.. .
~ n'oe ,pa" az 10 Nv. STU ha
cutters IL All water good mat Dub-
bles." This In very evident from re-
searches MADE AT the laboratory OF
~ ',,,. ,oVs' VI .ne I".or-
", maS
49,. ,.
.o' w. ',,,', Vi , "..n nav
,.I,,ut,, 80, s,,,., ,,,' w.,
aan,io. .nr. ,Lroa, 'p'
" so
Principle In Correct.
In many OF these bubble fountains
the water pressure Ia often so low
80, a., .,a,,,h,Ia,, -, ,ho ,a,,,,,,.,
81" az.
so high that children run their lips
over the metal and porcelain parts In
their uncomfortable efforts TO Sin
xo,.r
r, ,, -. .,,.,, ,.,,,,. 49,.
mere can po nv ulspu'c Win ,hohe
VINO nave triunphantly removed the
common urlnklns sLhrs, 1lppcr, ana
oiher unn!sIen,c utcnsiis from which
All sorts ana cohnltiohs OF lips
quaned drink. There was 100 pro-
nounced danger IN such an every
day utenriL IL was thought mat with
the bubble FOUNTAIN any one might
expose tongue ana Ups 10 the bubbles
with lmpunity. lnvestgiators' now
over, have not on'y traced an cpl
demic OF disease TO bubble FOUNTAIN
but have ldentlhed me germ, the
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
FOR BOYS ATHLETIC CLUB
First Meeting to Form Organization
to BE Held This Evening.

Preparations are being made for the
formation ofs-. Boys. Uplift Athletic
Club" The first meeting Is to be held
tonight at 1880 o'clock at the proposed
clubhouse, 5i9 Sixth street north
west. '-''.s-
The chief object of the club is 20
improve the boy morally,
Among those invited to address the
boys are John Bennett, OF the Central
Onion Mission. the. Rev H. ii, Clarke,
OF Bethel Church; r. G. Green, of the
Van schaiclSl president OF the Board
of Education, a musical program has
been arranged and refreshments will
be served.
Boys between the ages of ten and
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
GUILD SEEKS MEMBERS
sibley Hospital Organization Aims
at Thousand Mark.

To raise the membership to 1000
II tho ambition OF the sibley Hospital
Guild. as announced ut the reception
% the Raleigh. The membership now
numbers 500.
The Rev. Dr. ~. :. France. presi-
dent OF the hospital, gave statistics
OF the institution, Mrs, W. a. Paul
Mrs. n. =. Henderson, Mrs, IA. =.
France. Mrs. q. ". X. Stokes. MrS.
81. NJ. Mitchell. Mrs J. u. Gilbert,
Mrs. g. \. Roach. Mrs. +. II. Walker
and Mrs. -. u. street.
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
New York Opens School to In
culcate Fundamental
Economy.
DOUBTS REMEDY BY LAW
Urges Adoption Of Simpler
Scale Of Living by
Housekeepers.

IF Germany and England had
known more about conserving their
food supplies when the war broke
out thero would have been no need
Tor the governments of these war
ring countriesfto prepare cook books
for their housewives to teach them
how to mako nutritious soup stock
out OF waste lettuce leaves and potato
parings," said C. Houston Goudiss,
founder and director of the Modern
sen 100 Of Cookery, when Interviewed
IN New York recently.
Mr. Goudiss knows whereof he
speaks. for he Is one of the best
known economists In this country,
values, food economy, and food prepa-
ration. His experiments along this
line have attracted 'widespread attcn-
ton to his work.
Recently no established n series OF
free cooking classes in order that the
women OF New York who really want
70 know how TO fight the high cost
OF living with expert knowledge may
see with their own eyes how the trick
How One should Market.
"womon OF today I'm every coun.
Try" he went on, must study food
and food values and adapt themselves
and their methods to meet modern con.
ditions.
The woman who tries to provide
three square meals n day for her
family and use the same methods OF
nm nao.t rn,,h ing NE, u'u 10 VIZ won Won,
OF iiy,nr WI" '"' MS" ''''
.MsrLe,Irr ,owoaay. s.,..,.i,,, a.,
o,, parao nis ~ ,p, u.
demands considerable knowledge on
~ al -
IA pa a., Wy n .,,.s,'a, III, III W
o,e usss wv ss 800 III ho w. Was .ne
m-wn" .'u $3.50 sh "u, .he so"us
80 suraey, tne }uC'o ~ s,,an OF tns
nosnest NsBe,hoics, iovHy inc Eoou
arhetsr ~ VIC ohe Wno chn W.hc
hor ioop hiiowanco Eo ,ne Iur,heN
,,rnn, omcs,inn. NJ Gn,dis. wn,,,d
put 20 every housewife, and. what In
better, help her TO answer:
..n,o you n MhoW Sh mi, ,noT To- a,c.n,
steak ?"
DO you know that you can buy
strictly fresh eggs at 20 cents dozen
for 40 cents "a dozen, thus dcfying
the egg kings?"
.., Shall. ,.u
"ooseSeePer '"os'e N"""'
"Do you know anything about that
yaiuabio food subatItute--tho ,lnshcen
- ho,, 90 cool, I,-,he v.y.t,bIo with
OF now W eoon 49,. 49,, 80
= delicate nutty flavor when con-
tains more protein per pound than
potato md can be grown on land too
wet for successful potato culture"
do YOU know how to prevent n
laPGc proportion OF your weekly ra-
ton from going down the kitchen
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
TO CONSIDER FLAG BILL
Committee Meets Tuesday to Take
Up Proposed Law.

The various patriotic, civic and
trade bodies OF this city are to be rep
resented next Tuesday night at s
o'clock at the willard at a meeting
OF the committee to prevent desecra.
ton OF the flag OF the ID. a. X.
The committee will consider resolu.
lions urging the passage by the Sen
ate OF a bill II prevent improper use
OF the United states flag,
The bill has been passed by the
House and has received favorable
report from the Senate District Com.
mittee,
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
HEALTH QUERIES
Or. Hirshberp Answers The Times
Readers.

J.. W. P.-Are cold baths at night
before going to bed any benent? t2)
what will harden and tougher the
vocal organs? CD what viii strength
en- the chest and head against taking
cold7 90 ] have been using a remedy
10 promote tho growth OF hair sinco
september, but have received no bcnc.
NJ. Would you advise me to stop this
remedy and try some other?
\ warm bath at night II more
beneficial than n cold plunge, hs IL
soothes and helps TO induce sleep. \
one minute cold bath In the morning
II very good thing. ca Proper
training OF the voice by n singi
master and the use OF II under his
advice will help to strengthen II, t3l
Training the muscles OF the flesh and
skin and keeping them In a strong
condition by cold baths. vigorous
ma sEagc. and not ovordressing or
making the skin super sensitive TO the
cool, fresh air are means OF avoiding
colds.
4. Since you do not give the ingrcd.
tents of the preparation you are using
I cannot tell you whether IL will be
OF any bcnent. However, a trial may
be made OF the following about three
&c
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
SOUTH DAk0TANS TO MEET
Entire Congressional Delegation
Expected TO Be Present

The entire Congressional delegation OF
South Dakota Is expected TO be present
and address the members OF the South
Dakota Society at It's reception, sup
evening.
Governor Byrnc. here attending the
governors conference. and Peter Nor
beck, govornor-elect. are among the In
Nited guests,
James W. McCarter. assistant register
81 tho Treasury. will act as toast
master
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
MUSIC CLUB ENTERTAINs.

The Friday Morning Music Club
met at the Raleigh Hotel today at
IL o'clock and gave a program OF
sixteen numbers. The soloists were
Miss Leila Howard. Mrs. william T.
Reed, and Mrs. Helen Corbin Heinl,
Miss Julia Higgins played the accom-.
paniments, Miss Kitty Beslc was the
guest OF the club.
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
eLmAN,s WRISTS WHOLE.

NEW YORK, Dec. i5.-insurancn
mon hcRvcd sigh of relief over to.
days announcement that Mircha ~.
mans S3OO. 900 wrists and fingers
were not injured IN the taxi accident
that smashed tn" ViOliniSt up.
The Washington times., 1916-12-15
Would Marry Chssteis.
Don't Ne Sarcastic

zone OF the Caught" IL NO harsh
one suspects that he Is suffering the
pangs OF the hrst years disiIlusion.
mcnt and readJustmcnt. II So, he
may yet discover something dear In
the partner he In now viewing with
Ecorn and repuiSion. His present at.
titudc will bring out her worst traits.
IL II hard TO believe she Ii such n
vampire. Her training or lack OF
training--has made her selfish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
STANDING BY THE pRESI-
DENT.

The senate Of the United States yes
terday by vote of 4 to l gave notice
to the world that on issues of interna-
tional character the American people
stand with practical unanimity with
their president.
There is 10 be no comfort gained
abroad from misapprehension on this
score. There may at times be differ
ences of opinion between the execu-
tive and legislative branches Of the
government and while the minority
vote in opposition to tabling the Gore
resolution may have carried the hon
est convictions Of those senators so re-
cording themselves, 1t is well for the
impression abroad, If for no other rea-
SOL, that the upper house Of congress
went on record so Overwhelmingly on
the side of the president.
al Without disparagement or criticism
of those who. may be contrary minded
In the house, it is hoped that body
will express itself in tone and SYM
pathy in manner similar to the action
OF the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
Sidelights on the European War

ing money in the public service, tells
in its latest report how member Of
the committee was one day struck by
the fact that all the ammunition sent
to the front was packed in Zinc-hned
boxes. The attention of M. Thomas,
minister of munitions, was called to
the fact, and he suggested that in
quiries should be made at the front
If the zinc was superfluous it would be
suppressed. Two members OF the COM
mittee accordingly followed box Of
cartridges from Vincennes up to the
front trenches, but failed to find out
where the zinc was necessary. They
consulted everybody en- route from
generals and colonies down to priVates'
but without result. At last the general
commanding the Fifth army solved the
puzzle-the zinc was used, he said
merely because it had been used for
the last so years. The committee COM
municated this information to Minister
Thomas, who at once issued instruc-
tons that no more zinc lining was 10
be put into ammunition boxes Inc
saving will amount to million ana
half dollars a year.