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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
J0FFRE'S VALET DID WELL
Amassed Fortune of $4,000 Francs
While on American Tour With
the Noted Marshal.

When Marshal Joffre went to the
United States he took with him a
body servant who was to act as his
valet The man formerly had served
In the family and there was nothing
said about what pay he was to receive
until the journey was over, when the
marshal asked him what he owed him.
II couldn't ask for any pay in view
Of the petite fortune that l have
brought back with me-"
what little fortune?" asked the
marshal. you haven't been speculat-
ing7"
MATS non, monsieur de Marechal,
but there were times when / could be
of service. People who wanted auto
graphs, and those who wanted to see
the chambers occupied by monsieur lie
Marechal, and those who sent pOtes
and MESSAGES"
II understand" said the marshal.
but, If I may ask, how much did you
bring back?"
"Eh, hen, Monsieur lie Marechal,
about 25,OOO francs"
1t is Nine. Joffre who has let the
story out. She has told 1t to some of
her acquaintances In the American
colony In Paris, who repeat her assur-
ances that it Is perfectly true.-Brook-
lyn Eagle.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
The Dry Voter.

"The modern babies were sitting
around the nursery in attitudes that
suggested a clubroom rather than a
nursery. They were very modern ba,
bies. One of them dragged himself up
to the window and looked out.
"There goes Dolly Dimple in her
Pierce Marrow peramublator," he OBJ
served, with a show Of interest.
'"That's not Pierce-Marrow," con-
tradicted another, languidly. TITS a
hudson Super Slick"
"I'll bet you the paregoric for the
crowd you're wrOng!"
Il don't drink hard stuff, and you
know It," said the first, for he was
ultra modern. make 1t castoria and
you're on"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

ly In order to destroy the insects. The
land should then be gone over with a
roller and the wheat sOwn with disk
drill. Narrowing is not advisable. as
it unearths the buried stalks.
Wheat Following Cotton.
When velvet beans are grown with
corn, which is the common practice in
much of the southern half Of the cot
ton belt, wheat cannot be s0wn in the
standing corn; neither can the crop be
removed in time for fall seeding. 1t
is necessary then that wheat follow
some other crop than corn. FOrtu.
nately better yields of wheat can be
expected following cotton than after
corn.
For the northern part Of the cotton
belt the rotation may be as follows:
Lotion with crimson clover sOwn at
the last cultivation and plowed under
the following spring.
2. Corn, with cowpeas sown between
the rows at the last cultivation.
8. Wheat, followed by c0wpeas, fol-
lowed by rye, to- pc turned under In
the spring The cowpeas following the
wheat crop may be cut for hay. or
they may be disked in or plOwed under
as green manure.
In tobacco growing sections wheat
may follow tobacco in the rotation.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
War Declared on
Rats by U. S. Govt.

The government at Washington Is pre-
pairing a campaign that should be effec-
tive in killing the rats that are so destruc-
tive both to lives and property. A con-
sentative estimate places the loss of food
stuffs from rats at over two hundred mil
lion dollars annually, and in the present
scarcity of food, this loss must be pre-.
vented The most efficient way to XIII
the Rat" Is by the use Of Stearns' Paste.
and thousands Of dollars worth have been
bought by the government. Every house.
keeper troubled with rats. mice. roache4
or waterbugs should buy a small box OF
this reliable exterminator for thirty-dve
cents. and stop further loss Of food u
her home. Adv.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
How Japan Deals With Bribery.

ViOlators Of the election laws OF
Japan are promptly punished. Five
citizens of prominence in Osaka were
arrested on various charges Of infiu-
encing voters at the last general cleo
ton. The Osaka court of first in
stance fined the debauchers of the
franchise 100 yen each. From this SEN
tence they appealed and the high court
quashed the judgment Of the lower
tribunal, but sent each Of the five pris-
oners to Jail for two months.-East
and West News.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

Q'rom the United States Department of
Agriculture)
Whether Southern farmers can re-
turn their allotment of the billion
bushel wheat crop next year will de-
pend In large part on how they arrange
their crop rOtations-hOw they select
fields for planting to wheat this fall.
In special publications soon to be Is
sued, wheat specialists Of the United
States department of agriculture will
call attention to the Importance of ro-
tatiOns in the greater wheat-product-
ton plan.
Mention crop rotations to farmer
who does not practice them systemati-
cally and he Is likely to get the impress
sion that such a system of farming Is
rather an unnecessary, complicated
round, and yet once understood, no
theory of farming is simpler or more
logical or more necessary, the special
lists point out
Continuous Cropping.
What happens when land Is cropped
continuously to wheat Is depletion Of
soil fertility, a deterioration In tho
physical condition of the soil, In
creased growth Of weeds, mixtures Of
varieties and lowering yields of poor
quality. Even If soil fertility and a
fairly good physical condition Of the
soil are maintained by the addition Of
chemicals. continuous cropping is not
advisable on account Of its cost ana
the further reasons mentioned.
Wheat should be grown only In rota-
ton with legumes and cultivated crops.
Local conditions should determine the
rotation and the particular crop to be
used. Wherever possible wheat should
follow some legume crop, such as cow
peas or soy BEANS as better yields are
obtained after these crops than after
corn.
Rotation in Cotton Belt
In the southern part Of the cotton
belt, where the boil weevil is serious
pest, and often walks off with an en-
tire crop, the following rotation is
giving good results:
First year-Cotton. The cotton
stalks plOwed under early and wheat
sown.
Second year-Wheat, followed by
cOwpeas or soy beans to be cut for
hay.
Third year-Corn and velvet beans.
Beans and cornstalks pastured and
turned under in early spring for cot
ton.
Good farm practice under boll-wee-
vii conditions requires that the cotton
stalks be plowed under as soon rs the
bolls are all open and picked, care be-
ing taken to cover the stalks complete
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

country road. Ha1llng the nrSt pedeS-
trian he overlook, he asked the way
to Blankville. ---.--..-------
II don't know as I can explain 1t
very clearly" replied the pedestrian,
-'but If you'll take me in your car I'll
point it out to you as we 60 along"
"Good," said the motorist. Jump
in."
First off," directed the pedestrian,
as he took his seat In the car, you
drive straight ahead the way you
were going for about two miles,"
When the two miles had been trav-
ersed, he continued: "N0w, If you'll let
me out here can show you the rest Of
the way without going along. Just
turn around and go back three miles
and there you are"
"Why didn't you tell me that in the
first place instead Of taking me two
miles in the wrong direction" demand.
ed the mOtOrist.
II didn't want to hurt your feelings
right away by telling you you were GO
ing in the wrong direction" replied
the other, land, besides, live here"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
PEAvINE HAY EASILY CURED
BY Making Stacks Of Small Diameter
Around Poles Crops Can BE
Stacked Behind Mower.

Peavine hay is easily cured, either
on racks or stacked around poles
while stin green. BY making stacks
of small diameter around poles, pea
vines can be stacked right behind the
mower. Handled in this way the hay
has a bright green color, and practi-
cally all the leaves, the nutritious part
Of the hay, is saved.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
A Question.

my cousin who lives In Kansas City
never drinks, smokes or wildcats
around at night" boosted old Riley
Rezzidew. who was just back from a
visit to the Big Burg. HE never
plays game of chance, never goes to
a burlesque show, and"
He don't hey?" interrupted Burt
Burt. "Then what difference does 1t
make to him where he lives?-Kan-
sas City Star.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
FOR SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn, Torture and DIsfIg.
ure Use Cuticura-Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. They
usually afford immediate relief in itch
ing, burning eczemas. pimples, dandruff
and most baby skin troubles. They
also tend to prevent little skin trou-
bles becoming great If used daily.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
SALT BENEFICIAL TO SOILS
Small Amount May Be Used for I'm.
provement, But Not to Exceed
200 Pounds Per Acre.

A small amount of salt is in some
cases beneficial to both crop and soil
but In no case should its application
exceed 200 pounds an acre.
Some crops feed on 1t, but not under
ground crops, and salt slightly i'm
proves the physical condition Of soils.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
MISTAKE IN SUNDAY RATION
Many Farmers Give Horses and Mules
Too Much Feed-sIuogishness
on Monday 10 Result.

Many farmers make the mistake Of
giving their horses and mules too
much feed on Sunday, giving them as
much as on work days-or even
more. The, result Is that the horses
or mules are sluggish from over-eat-
ing and inactivity when Monday
morning comes.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

Many a man at the age Of fifty
wishes he was half as smart as hi
thought he was at the age Of twenty
one.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Sudden Changes Are Bad.

Sudden changes in the surroundings
of tree frequently cause its death.
because it can not quickly change It.
self to meet the requirements of its
new conditions.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Family Garden Pays Well

A small family orchard and fruit
garden need not occupy more than a
quarter acre. 1t will bring the great
est profit and satisfaction of any plot
on the place.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Salt for Fowls.

II the food is sailed about as would
make it agreeable to the human palate
1t will be in the right proportion and
is an aid to egg production.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Climbed the Fence.

A stock speculator just back from
his vacation says that while in the
country he narrowly escaped being cor
nered in very lively bull movement.
Boston Transcript.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
For Cigarette Smoker.

Enough matches to light all its con-
tents are attached to a recently in
vented cigarette box.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

Husbands occasionally stay at home
and earn money to pay bills of wives
who go on vacations.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Safety First.

Let us not run out of the path of
duty lest we run into the way Of dan
ger.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

Some folks try to get up In the
world by throwing stones at men who
have reached the top.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

Forgive your enemies-but If you
have no enemies forgive few friends.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Keep Dirt Out Of Pail.

Keep Dirt Out Of Pail.
All dirt should be kept out of the
pail at milking time BY keeping tho
can clean and using pail with Z
small opening.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

Sore Eyes, Blood Shot Eyes. watery Eyes.
~ applications Of Roman Eye Baisam Adv.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

Don't make the calf 60 without W.
tae because it has had milk.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Make study Of Markets.

Study the markets and sell as near
horne as possible II fowls or chicks
are scld alive
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Use Good Axle Grease.

A proper axle grease for use on
every type Of heavy wagon should have
just the right body" that is it ought
to be neither so thin as to run, nor
so heavy as to stiffen.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Their Opinion

"What do Jobbs' friends think of
his running for officer
'They think it is standing joke"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

Farmers Expect To Much.
Too many farmers expect more Of
their hogs than nature will permit
them to accomplish.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
Pooling the Motorist.

Pooling the Motorist
The motorist had lost his way on a
country road. Hailing the first pedes-
trian he overlook, he asked the way
tn Rlankyille
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21
a On. R. SCHIFFMlHH's n
ASTH N ADJ III

N either form lCigarette, Pipe Mixture or Powder)
positively gives INSTANT RELIEF in every case
ana has permanently cured thousands who had been
considered lpcurabe, after having tried every other
means of relief in vain. Sufferers afforded an
opportunity of availing themselves of this Money
Back guarantee offer as through purchasing from
their own regular Druggist, they are sure their
money Will be refunded by him II tho remedy fails.
You win be the sole judge as to whether YOU are
benefited ana will get your money back IL wou are
not we do not know of any fairer nroposition
r. Schiffmann Co., Proprietors. 81. Paul, MINI.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-11-21

Turks Work English Roads.
Turks are working on the roads at
Tiverton, Devon.
The Denver star., 1917-05-26
NEGRO CANDIDATES TO HAVE
A CAMP.

Washington. Maya train
ing camp for Negro officers
will be established at Fort
Des Moines. Iowa. where H.
200 candidates for commits
sions in Negro regiments of
the new army will be trained.
A draft Of $50 men will be
taken from the Negro regi-
ment ra gular army. Sc
lected from the non commits
stoned officers and privates
who have shown qualifications
fitting them for command and
assigned to the new camp.
The remainder will come
from Negro regiments of the
national guard and from grad
yates of educational institu-
tions for Negroes.
The Denver star., 1917-05-26
CALIFORNIA NEGROES
RECRUITING REGIMENT

San Francisco. Cal.,-Ne-
groes Of California are active
ly ecruitine a regiment. One
battalion already has been
signed up and it is said that
no difficulty is anticipated in
forming two more. w. A..
Hayne, formerly Of the Tenth
United States cavalry, in
which he served ten years SUE
cessively as private, corporal.
sergeant and sergeant major.
is organizing the regiment.
Every man in the regiment
with the exception of the col
onel and lieutenant colonel
will be a Negro. Among the
men already signed are many
who have seen service in Ge-
gro regiments.
The Denver star., 1917-05-26
Y. w. G. A.
Y. M. G. A.
Track Meet at Rocky Mount
ain Lake, May 3Oth.

Next Wednesday Rocky
Mountain Lake will be the
scene of the greatest enthus-
'iasm ever witnessed at the
Lake. All this week phone
messages and letters asking
to be entered certain events
have been received by chair
man VIM. Parks of the Y. M.
and by Mrs. Helen Johnson of
the Y. W.. Loving cups. blue.
and red ribbon prizes will be
given to the successful con-
testants. This year has mark
ed a great Improvement in
the athletic department of the
girls, the grade and high
school club girls will play ball
tennis. hand ball and bean bag
besides taking an active part
in the other sports. In the
"Y" among the boys. a young
er set has grown up and the
"old faces" who used to win
all the prizes. seem to have
a slight edge on them. The
Y. M. &. A. band and probab.
ly the Queen City band will
entertain the large anticipat-
ed crowd. Refreshments will
be served by the Committee.
Mothers. fathers, sisters and
brothers bring your children
relatives and friends an j have
a good time. Everybody
come early and stay late.
The Denver star., 1917-05-26


city has ever welcomed. The
delegation will be made up
Of representatives from al
most every state in the union.
the majority Of course, com
ing from the Southern states.
Indications are that the at
tendance at this convention
will greatly eclipse any pre-
v;ous one. Special trains
will be provided to accomo-
date the delegates and visi-
tors.
The Denver star., 1917-05-26
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF The ORDER
OF AMERICAN WooDMEN.

The order organized and chartered under the laws
of the of Colorado in April Home Offices are
maintained in the Arapahoe Building. Denver. During
the years the order has enjoyed marked
gress. Its growth and development have been phenomo
nal The membership numbers approximately NO.
with local camps established in every in which the
rant
One of the unique features of the organization is
that adequate being based The Ma
tonal Fraterna Congress mortality table This fact to-
The Denver star., 1917-05-26

Memphis, Tenn. May-Eli
Parsons, a Negro, confessed
murderer of Antoinette Rap
pal several weeks ago, was
burned to death near the
scene of the crime at o o clock
/ es day morning. A mob {
timated at from , 1000 TO 1000
saw the death of the Negro
The Denver star., 1917-05-26
time Of our visitation.

time of our visitation.
Nor can it be said that these
men are inclined to be reac-
tiorary: for every movement
which looks towards the bet
terment of the race and com :
munity may claim a reasona-
BILE support from these men.
a Brotherhood has heen or
ganized recently among the
Pullman porters tor their NUT
ual protection. and to be main
tanned by the company and
themselves conjointly, the
former to contribute annually
$40. 900. This organization
provides So per month in sick
ness and $1,000 at death.
There are 10000 porters in
the employment Of the Pull :
man Co., and it goes withou,
saying. tina, this promises to
be one of the big institutions
of the race.
The railroad service has
been a door of hope open to a
struggling people in a large,
way than is generally recog-
nized. Approximately. two
out Of every three of our pro
fessional men who have been
trained in the schools. receiv
ed the funds with which to
complete their education from
this source, and a large per-
cent of the members of the
race who are homesteading i'm
Colorado and Wyoming, the
head OF the family is financing
the project by staying on the
road. The railroad man gen
orally appears we'll, his linen
is spotless and his clothes are
we'll cleaned and pressed and
he is generous almost to a
fau1t. eor ho hot0c n nerrorl
Well may we be proud Of this
class of citizens for numbers
of them have bought, or are
buying beautiful homes, are
maintaining their family in a
most comfortable way. are ed
lucating their children and
making a substantial contribu
ton American civilization.
The Denver star., 1917-05-26

Gertsh the and precauton that is exercised
selecting risks has enabled accumulate
splendid while the time. meeting promptly
and full all of its matured claims Every adjusted claim
date is paid There is special fund of $780,
for the protection of policy holders More than $780,
invested i'll reaestate first mortgages and municipal
Department of Colorado Over 100000. 1000 insurance
written The valuation report of December 81. 1916
shows the order to be cent solvent which gives
margin of safety of az per statutory
standard The order is able the stringent
requirements of all insurance laws
Another feature. that makes the American Woodmen
leader in the fraernal world is its promptness in paying
claims The of claim is seldom later than ten
days after deathoten claims paid from FIVE days
death Special efforts made by the home Office
help benecare establish and furnish proof of death in
order that their claims may be paid. The technicaes
that esorted by companies delay and
times defeat the payment of claim. unknown in the
American Woodmen. Wherever the Woodmen perates.
hold dDthe record of being the first the assist
of the beneficiary by making full OF the claim
Since the date of the order has paid practc
ally one half million dollars in benefits A splendid
record indeed relieving the distressed and assisting
the widows and orphans This is friendship, charity and
benevolence friendship love and truth in the
The great volume OF business handled by this order
gives employment and women of the than
all the other fraernas combined large force of clerks
is employed of the business the home office.
local agent every where have local
organization and large number of salared deputies All
the officers management of the institution
Neproes its membership confined Negroes-t is race
in stituton and thru The order fully the
fdence and support receiving from loyal mem
bers field men and local clerks. Its system Of monthly
payments teaching great lesson of frugay thrift
economy. Its requirements to systematic business
methods conducting the affairs of the local giving
valuable training along business lines Its business like
methods its growth and development spend.
id easily tribute the ability of the Negro
conduct big business involving intricate problems such
are found only the insurance business. The American
Woodmen by far the greatest raerna order operated
the The only Negro society that
ceives mention in the leading fraternal journals
In the city Denver, the National Convention of the
order will be held August 3th 8th and doubtless will be
the most gathering of Race that
The Denver star., 1917-05-26
How is this for Patriotism?

Camden. N. J.-W. A.
Scott walked all the way from
Albion to try to enlist in one
of the United States regi-
ments. only to find that all
Colored regiments are filed
and no more Colored recruits
are being taken at present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-27
Pooks and Authors

;na1 A'"Hssi3. Doy' aaShor OF shori IA
Gaia-inl"p mas arrived at rtkinst china Miss
r%an for ao's inc InriHg whi WHIT s s"s Mil
write series 81 articles on the disturbed CON
diti"nS ~ the Russian capital
Lieutenant Colingshy Dawson author of
on @ sv in MS country n has arr iy% ynray
s :" Press ,Jr imf s,remIh Tine sutcnant naw
Will i" TIE state .s and nd ms viii mFT H n@G S
ii%hed hv John Lane Co March.
An ",ho Of the Russian revolution comes TO
snton auihor OF rho life Story Of a i:IsSian
Ex,l" ihSt le"iarkahl" account Of her chiId-
ard entry into thr New worG"!a on on" hc 1" wn%
a' w 2 he" ntps iF her WIN (, n nor is
irasir "ir-Si"r5' into English, and who later
hia fourth visit to the war zone. In Keeping
Last tip II" visited the Italian. French Hrit ish
70 go On ~ ex;snhsd lecture ,oNr OF ms "ou
KY Mr M2rcosSon has seen more OF the war
only b." Nth The Ave grea, allied ar,nies bn;
II h" lis ,ntes !ta noo E. hs ms
%rth OF HnS yI has been Translated into
fortnight. " 80 IT "
nf@sr%r arsa, Moasrn "f r "%"es,%f ."
Moa@rn T" ins the W rdiye % W %,
pGfr s9o' from of ; f1i's% Ths work differs
,4a, 'hr s,orieS are selected 'I 80 as L, |"
#,or} There are ,we"1 G"sr st s"Gr
Y Tho evolution of French fiction FROM he
h"g@y o. Gnss,esm at me end Of The nineteenth
MI IA 'aGi'%n Z" ;h% s,ores here i long
WrSht covering hrichy. but thoroughly The en-
,-r" iie,d Of ,1Gdsrn French letters. There is
able photography.