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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
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SWAMP.ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
Sands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thou
sands upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp Root, a physicians prescription for
special diseases, makes friends quickly b.
cause its mild and Immediate effect il
soon realized in most cases. 1t is gen.
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi-
UNI and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper.--Adv.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Signature ussss s1 Of &%AzZzzx
In Use for Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Accommodating,

A real estate man was trying to sell
a small farm by mail to a possible pur-
chaser, a very precise and particular
person. One day friend asked him
how he was making out on the deal.
"Oh, I've quit" he said In tone of
marked displeasure. "You see, he
wrote for so many details and kept in
sisting on having more, that I got
tired at last and wrote telling him If
he would pay the freight both ways I
would ship the darn farm down to the
city for him to look at, and he never
answered my letter."-Puck.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Adams Ale as a Beautifier.

OF course, you know that you never
will have clear white skin unless
your diet is right. 1t is most impor-
tant to drink plenty of water, from
six to eight glasses at intervals dur
ing the day. You should avoid rich
pastry or sweets, and see that your
diet consists as much as possible of
simple, easily digested foods. Fresh
air and exercise will also help to i'm
prove the complexion.-Exchange.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Twin Oak and Pine.

There is in Stevens Point, Wis, a
pine tree and an oak tree growing
from the same stump. Both are Is
feet or more in height. Apparently
the trees are branches growing from
a common root and one of the pecul-
iarities of the combination is that the
bark of the pine does not appear
normal. 1t appears to have been i'm
pregnated with some Of the qualities
of the oak.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Passed Along.

DR.. J. w. Smith of the Smith Farm
and Stock ranch was a caller Monday.
He informed We pastor that old "Soaks-
by" "stew" character around Hot
Springs for many years, was gone.
Eyes, he's gone." said the doctor, 'but
not forgotten. For more'n a year I've
given him a free drink every morning,
and last week he died and left will,
bequeathing his morning drink to his
Observation-Disclosures Thomas Cat.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
HEAL BABY RASHES
That Itch, Burn and Torture With cutl-
cura-Trial Free.

A hot Cuticura Soap bath is soothing
to irrltated skins when followed by
q gentle application Of Cuticura ONT
ment. Use Cuticura for everyday toi-
let preparations to prevent such trou-
bles. After this treatment baby sleeps,
mother rests and healment follows.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Had Permission.

Little Kinley had been told repeat
eddy not to take things to eat with
out permission. His mother found
him one day with two pieces Of loaf
sugar in his hands while he was just
swallowing another. "Oh, Kinley," she
said, II told you never to take things
without asking for them" Raising a
happy face to her, he said, "And
didn't, mother; asked myself and
myself said yes"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

What did it mean? What kind of
a hostess was Mrs. Gardner so to iso-
late any one of her guests?
Here two servants entered, each
with a large silver tray laden with
cocktails. Not wishing to seem more
conspicuous by refusing, Helen took
one of the glasses, her hand trembling
as she lifted it from the tray.
| She was quiveringly conscious that
the doorman was watching her, and
one of the guests TO whom Mrs. Gard
ner was talking now glanced at her Gu
riously. Flamingly bewildered and in
dignant, Helen stood in helpless confu-
sion.
When the glasses were collected, re-
turning hers untouched to the tray, she
asked with low-voiced intensity, isn't
Mr. Gardner here?"
with naughty, II do not know,
madam"
AS he left the room he was stopped
by the dOOrman. For a moment they
stood in whispered conversation, and
Helen, with anguished self-conscious-
ness, knew that it was of her they
were speaking.
The situation was unbearable. She
would wait for Warren in the dressing
room. She would make him take her
home. Not even at the risk of estrang-
ing an influential client would she dine
at this house.
With averted eyes Helen crossed the
room, flamingly conscious of the curl
GUS glances that followed her. The at
tendant stood stifly mobile as she
passed him, but when she reached the
stairs he was beside her.
pardon me, madam. Is there any
thing you wish?"
II shall wait downstairs for my hus-
band"
"Oh, I guess not" with a sneer, his
respectful servility falling from him
like mask. you're not expecting
anybody here"
what do Won mean?Y paled Helen.
Then, impelled by an unreasoning
fear, she few down the stairs and
into the dressing room, but the man
was close behind.
Pushing ahead, he spoke to the maid
in voluble French. Then in brutal Eng
fish, "Give her her things-and see
that she takes nothing else"
The girl, staring insolently,
brought Helen's wraps, which the
funky examined, running his hand in
the inner white satin pocket of her
coat.
"What does all this mean?" hysteri-,
cally.
"Oh, come now, none of that! If
you've pinched anything you got it
down here, for was wise to you the
minute you came up"
"Send Mr.. Gardner to me at once I"
Helen almost screamed. 'I'll know
from him If stupid servants can insult
his guests"
"Mr. Gardner?" leeringly. $50 that's
your game? Going to pretend you're
in the wrong house?"
"Wrong house!" breathed Helen.
"Come now" roughly throwing her
wrap about her. "That's too old ! You're
lucky you're getting off so easy, but
Mrs. Van Klein don't want any news
paper publicity. You came near fool
ing her, because you didn't look the
part. Now you make quick getaway.
Want a taxiY
With. a sobbing cry Helen broke
away, and dashed down the vide hall
toward the bronze doors, her wrap fall
ing from her shoulders.
"Let me out!. Oh, you must let
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

me out ~ wildly. for a footman. alertly
suspicious, had placed himself obstruct-
Ingly before the door.
Its all right, Hopkins, let her out, ="
called the man who had followed from
the dressing room.
The door opened, and Helen found
herself stumbling down the steps I'M
der the wind-fiapped awning.
AS she gave one fearful backward
glance, for an instant the gilt number
''21" on the outer glass door held her
petrified. The cabman had mistaken
the slanted-top zone" for a "seven."
The lounging chauffeurs sat up in
wondering attention as Helen flew by,
her bare head. flowing wrap and white
satin slippers, an incongruous figure in
the chill, mist-driven night.
Turning the first corner to more
quickly escape. she sped down two
long blocks before she stopped breath
less, painting and still half-dazed.
Must she go back to '27T That
would be within a few doors Of the
other house. The thought made her
sick with fear and revulsion.
Ut was the quiet dinner hour. and
the streets were mostly deserted, but
the occasional passerby stared at her
curiously.
Pausing at a crossing, desperately
she signaled an approaching taxi. She
was too unstrung-she would go back
home. But the cab drawing nearer.
through the glass door she caught
the CLEAN of a white shirt front and a
high silk hat.
AS the driver slowed up for the
crossing, the door was flung open and
the passenger sprang out He was
coming toward her. Terrified. she
started to run-then stopped with a
piercing: warren! Warren!"
The next moment he had her in the
cab, where her taut nerves gave way.
Striving vainly to calm her, Warren Or
dered the man to drive around the
block.
With broken incoherence Helen
finally sobbed out her story.
"Well, that was some adventure,
Kitten" smoothing her hair with I'M
accustomed solicitude. ''Too upset for
the dinner? Want me to take you
homer"
But with a throbbing lurch, the cab
now drew up before "27," a modest
brownstone house, very unlike the o.
tentatious mansion a few doors be-
yond.
"Come on" urged Warren. you'll be
better off here than brooding over 1t
at home. We're pretty late, but I'll do
the explaining"
"Oh, I'm all to pieces" t.emulous-
ly. II left. my gloves-and look !"
thrusting out foot, its slender white
ness splashed with mud.
"Now, never mind about the slip.
pers. And don't 60 Sticking down your
hair-leave it loose like that. Come
ont" He had sprung to the curb and
was lifting her out.
"That's the house-the one with the
awning!" with a terrified glance at the
pretentiOuS entrance just ahead.
Looks like Van Klein's new place.
By George, that's what it Isl"
Evan Klein?" excitedly. "That's
the name! You know them?"
launched with him Saturday. Guess
I can fix this up" grimly. Evan Klein
and his crowd want to keep in with me
till they get their new franchise. You'll
have letter of apology from Mrs. Van
Klein within a week or I'll miss my
guess. Buck up now" briskly, as he
helped her up the steps. think Of the
humble pie that 'umptious DANES got
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
A Costly Joke,

When Mrs. Ellen Butler Of Manches-
ter, being about to embark at Douglas,
Isle of Man, for Liverpool, was asked
what nationality she was, she replied
three times in loud voice: German"
She afterward said she did it for fun,
but the magistrate fined her a guinea
($5) and costs.-LondOn Observer.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Burning Candle at Both Ends.

Of course, unhappiness is the cause
Of divorce, and much Of the unhappi-
ness Is due to the circumstance that
the wife has nothing to do at home In
the daytime and the husband has en-
tirely too much to do downtown a
night.-Houston Post
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

"Stop at the first
subway station"
instructed Warren,
as he sprang into
the cab and Slam
med the d cor
after him.
"Oh, If we'd only
got off before that
phone rang! I'll
feel so awkward
going there alone"
Helen drew her
evening W r a p
closer about her
bare shoulders.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
A Fib,

The pupils in an Alabama school
were asked to construct a sentence
containing the word "amphibious." As
quick as a flash a boy gave out the
following: Most fish stories am fibi.
OuS."
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
All for the Best.

MANY of our disappointments are
blessings in disguise"
Beyond a doubt. When I was a
very small boy I was fearfully grieved
because 1 couldn't manage to become
a pirate"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

own after the deer have been exter-
minated, though more hunters and
dogs go out after bear meat than those
seeking veniSon.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Many Children Arc sickly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Headache Stomach Troubles, Teething Disors
ders, move and regulate the bowels, and Destroy
Worms They are SO pleasant to take children
like them. Used by mothers for 80 years All
Gray Co., LIE Roy, N. Y.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Not What He Meant.

Host-How did you sleep last night?
Mr.. Crabbe-Lying down, sir; lying
down.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

No SmartiDg - Just Hye Comfort 20 cents -
Druggists or mail Write for Free Bye Book.
MURINE EYE R1MEDY CO., CHICAGO
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
He Needed IL

Mr.. Wokeup-Well, what do You
want?
Burglar-Time to get out.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

Occasionally man Is clever enough
to know how important he isn't.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

Massachusetts unions will demand
q woman's 4S-hour week.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
He sticks Around.

He Sticks Around.
Visitor--Is Mr.. Henpeck homer
Maid-Yes; Mrs. Henpeck has nor
gone away yet.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for . laxative, three for q cathartic. Ad.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

"Stop at the first

(Copyright 1917 the Mcclure Newspaper syndicatel
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

A typical specimen of the Pictish tow CT may be found few miles away across Holm sound
 ''But 200 or 300 odallers survice the rovers of the old Morse days, few being in Kirkwall. They were the free holders who got their land nearly 1000 years ago. holding it in the 'aIl- hood and acknowledging God along for it. paving no tithes thereon. They were an independent lot. The rich prince might marry the daughter of the poor odaller. but nothing short of an actual invasion could compel the odaller's services. They still re- tain the Morse features and coioring, and some of the ancient Morse language. Occasionally winter storm in this vicinity has swept away a sandbanll and bared the bones of Morse warriors. with their arms and accoutrement, where they fell in some ancient fray.
 "The people today are peaceful. ge- nial, and inquisitive: industrious and sharp bargairers when tourists are around. The town had formerly an extensive linen industry. and also sup piled straw braid for<us in making hats, but those handicrafts have languished, and fish supply the cEief source of industry today.''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

provided for in the case of each of the
 five for which contracts have not been let and this total additional amount, which under former eondi- tions would have been sufficient to have cor structed an additional cruiser. will be practically exhausted by the letting of the contracts at the figures submitted.
 The United States navy is in need of just such vessels. It possesses none too many fast scout ships and it would be well if such valuable addi- tions to the navy as these will be were about to be launched. But the importance of getting the work upon them started as soon as possible is indicated by the fact that the time of completion as set forth in the bids submitted shows that it will be a matter Of two and half years before they can be finished.
 The contracts in these cases call for warships making S5 knots. and speed is one of the important requirements in connection with scout ships. In view of the offer of the shipbuilders of the country to undertake govern nent work henceforth on a temper cent. profit basis it is highly proba- ble that these will be the last con- tracts for some time which will be awarded under the old method of ask ing for bids.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

Alabama purchase area was autiioriz- ed two years ago in order to protect the headwaters Of the Sipsey river. an important tributary of the Blark War. rior river. on which an expensive sys- tenn of locks has been installed by the government to facilitate navigation. Within the boundaries of the purchase area and adjoining the tracts just ap- proved there are approximately 1s,- 600 acres of rough mountain timber land to which the government still re- tains title and which have been with drawn from entry for inclusion in the National Forests.
 A total of 11.116 acres in Oxford county, Me, and Coos and Carroll counties. N. H.. in the White Mountain National Forest. was also approved Of this amount about 1000 acres was comprised in a single tract on the Kil- kenny division. Other tracts whose acquisition was authorized include sos acres in Caldwell. Henderson. Macon, Mcdowell, and Yancey counties, N. C.; 954 acres in Shenandoah and Amherst counties. Va: eco acres in O.pnee county, $. c; TBS acres in Randolph county, W. Va: and $500 acres in Monroe county, Tenn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
THE THREATENED STRIKE

No more unfortunate time could be found for the heads of Ahep rail- road brotherhoods to threaten to tie up the transportation lines of the country than the present They claim that they do not desire to em- barrass the government and that such strikes as may result will not inter fere with the movement of troops or war preparations on the part of the army and navy departments. But while these claims are being made, it is Impossible to understand how the very condition which they promise to avoid could be prevented. There are more things than the movement of troops or the actual supplies for them which are involved in the preparations for war The government and the entire coun- try would undergo the most serious kind of an embarrassment should the railroads be held up for one day to say nothing of the uncertain period of inactivity which would follow a strike.
 No consideration whatever is appar- eEt1y being given to the effect that it would have upon the public. They are suffering enough already from the high price of foodstuffs and the inability to secure transportation of goods which are required in industrial oper- ations. A strike could not help but cause the greatest kind of confusion in this regard.
 These threats are being put for ward that a small part of the people of. this country may secure extra ad- vantages, and at a time when there is no telling but what those very things which they seek are already on the way. Such a move might be expected from an enemy but not from those who profess to be standing behind the president.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
Cocoanut Oil Makes
 A Splendid Shampoo

If you want to keep. your hair in good condition, be careful what you wash 1t with.
 Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is very harmful. Just plain mulsiffed coceanut oil (which is pure and en- tirely greaseless), is much better than the most expensive soap or anything else you can use for shampooing, as this can't possibly injure the hair,
 Simply moisten your hair With water and rub it in. One or two tea spoonfuis will make an abundance of rich. creamy lather, and cleanses the hair and scalp thoroughly. The father rtnaes out easily, and removes every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and ex- cessive oil. The hair dries quickly ard evenly, and it leaves it fine and silky, bright, fluffy and easy to man. age.
 You can get mulsified cocoanut oil At most any drug store. It is very cheap, and a few ounces is enough to last everyone in the family for months.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
THE HOME GUARD.

It is not surprising that there is an enthusiastic response throughout the state following the appointment of recruiting officers and the opening of offices for the enlisting of members for the Home Guard. It is now but a few days since the general assembly passed and the governor signed the Legislation authorizing this action. The military emergency board has appre- ciated the responsibility placed on it and it has entered into it's work with despatch and thoroughness.
 There can be no question but what there is an excellent opportunity for perfecting just such an organization as has been sanctioned. At the pres ent time the National Guard is looked upon as a home guard, but there are the possibilities that such organiza- tions might be required elsewhere and in that situation there would be an excellent opportunity for service for the Home Guard in giving protection to lives and property in the larger centers. Such an organization will include those under and over the mill itary age. It will provide an oppor- tunity for training and 1t will serve as an organization from which to ob- tain recruits for the other military organization since they would in time be provided with a certain knowledge of military affairs over and above a raw recruit.
 There is therefore no question but what there Is a large field for the Home Guard. It is g. step towards preparedness which has been taken none too early and from the response that is being received throughout the state thus early there are excellent reasons for believing that it will meet with the full measure of success that has been anticipated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
BULLETINS SPECIAL YALE LETTER
Anniversary Dinner of Phi Beta KappaNon Commissioned Army Officers be Instructors- Activity Antcpa ton of Outdoor Sports.

Yale News has just announced that all heelers in the future who are mem bers of this corps will be granted cer- tain credit by the board as they are very anxious that nothing should in any way deter men from taking miH- tary courses and are only too glad to assist all those who have already signed up and at the same time signi- fled desire to compete for the News.
 Last Saturday niuht Vale defeated Harvard in it's final third game. the score being two to nothing, a decided turning of the tables from the prev ious contest in which Yale was hum bled by Harvard's five goals. the blues being unable to score at all. This last championship of the ice eually divid- ed between Princeton, Harvard and the Ell seven, and it has been decid- ed not to play it off Yale broke its tie for the basketball championship in its final and deciding game by de- feating Princeton 42 to 16.
 Under the direction of Coach Nick a1is, who has just returned from Eng land, the crew will soon be molded in- to fighting form. The material this year for crew is exceptionally strong so that university feels quite confident of suppressing Harvard already. The baseball team has been practicing in the cage for some time now and as both Harry LeGore, the crack short stop and Spencer Pompelly, the former Yale pitcher are now eligible, the coaches feel more certain of a win ming team than at any time since the days when Phelbin was behind the plate, and Riley and Coy were com been distinguishing itself also this winter and last Saturday evening it's captain made a new worlds record for the quarter mile indoors.