The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-09

oncials, many of whom. Ranre-
sentative Lnhring said. are signing
membership blanks. The membership
Zee Is $3.50, to be paid In monthly in
stallments of $50 each.
| The congressional Country club urop-
erty VIII consist of 4O5 acres of rolling
and partly wooded land, lying about
ten miles northwest of the capitol.
situated on the high ground above the
Potomac river, a wide view of the VAL
ley and of the Virginia hills beyond
VIII be had from the clubhouse porch.
ideal for Golf Purposes.
The property is considered ideal for
golf purposes and 1t is said a COM
paratiyeay small amount of work and
short length of time will devotion a
good course. Two springs OF clear
water join about the center of the
property and Cabin John Creek flows
across one end.
A country home now on the proper
ty will be used temporarily as club
mouse, but later will be devoted to the
exclusive use of lady visitors. A main
clubhouse Is to be erected on an eleya-
ton where 1t will be surrounded with
trees and will overlook the golf course,
with entrances from Massachusetts
avenue extended and from Conduit
road. A locker house, caddy house,
garage and stables will be erected.
Another feature will be a swimming
pool to be constructed within a short
distance of the clubhouse, where the
two brooks Join.
Memberships, which are transfer
able, will be limited to members of
congress, officers of the army and
the navy, departmental heads, accred-
tied members Of the press and friends
properly recommended.
The birds and squirrels at the
grounds of the White House are to
feel secure and safe from harm now
that Mrs. Harding has enlisted in the
cause for the protection and care of
them. 1t was made known that the
first lady" from now on intends to
take a leading part in protecting the
birds and squirrels.
In line with her humane endeavors
several birdhouses of the Twentieth
century variety arrived at the White
House and were erected in suitable
places about the grounds. Two of
these houses are for wrens, while
others are for smaller birds. She has
given instructions to the policemen and
other attendants who frequent the
grounds to be on the alert always to
aid the birds and squirrels.
Army Airmen to Bomb Alabama.
Air service officials are concen-
trating their attention on plans for
an Independent bombing enterprise
against naval craft in September, as
part of their program TO educate
congress and the people of the
United States to the need of large
and efficient aerial force for the coun-
try's defense. The theoretical bomb
ing of Washington and New York re-
Gently was part of their program.
Using virtually every type of latest
war inventions, including torpedo
planes, mines, gas and missiles weigh.
ing as much as 1000 pounds, the air
service officers will attack the old
battleShip Alabama, in the hope Of
adding a new chapter to the inter.
service controversy which resulted re-
Gently in the destruction from the air
of a number of former German war
vessels off the Virginia capes.
al. Of 1nb
target for the aviators was the result !
of request of the army. Acting Sec |
rotary of the Navy Roosevelt an
nounced that the navy department is |
diSmantling the vessel, and it will be |
ready to turn over to the land and air |
warriors about September l.
The event, it was said at air service |
headquarters, will be exclusively an |
army affair and efforts will be made !
to simulate actual battle conditions
when the Alabama comes under fire.
For that purpose the army asked that
the ship be turned over in sea-going
shape, absolutely water tight, bulk
heads sound, steam in her boilers and
and communicating sys-
TENS in working order. A request also
was made that her magazine be filled
with loads of powder and that in all
respects save her useful offensive
which are being salvaged,
she be ready for action.
All Phases of Attacks.
1t was said that definite reply from
the navy as to the extent to which
he Alabama would meet these condi-
ions when turned over had not been
received, nor were the army men hope
Jul that they could obtain radio con-
:rol equipment for her similar to that
employed on the battle
;hip Iowa during the recent bomb
ests. 1t is hoped, however, to have
he ship in motion, probably under
ow, when the army airmen open their
Ittack.