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Show THE PLAN TO PUT ALL ON EQUAL BASIS AMERICAN MiGEOlv (Copy for This Department Supplied by th American Lesion News Service.) LONG AND VARIED MILITARY CAREER Joseph Warren Bartlett, newly appointed judge advocate of the Massachusetts department of the American Legion, has been very active In tbe Legion and has had a long and varied military career, beginning In 1901. Member of Newton post of the Legion, Mr. Bartlett was chairman of the Massachusetts department committee on unemployment In 1923. Serving In the Massachusetts tlonal Guard from 1901 to 1910. Bartlett rose from a private In the First Corps Cadets to major In the Inspector general's department. ne was on the military staff of Gov. E. N. Foss In and Instructor In the Harvard regiment from 1910 to 1918. He entered the service of the United Na-M- r. 1911-191- 3 Joseph Warren Bartlett states in December, 1913, and later became Judge advocate In the Seventh division of the American expedition ary rorces. lie was discharged in July, 1019. He was admitted to the practice of law In 1901 and Is now senior member of the Ann of Bartlett, Jennings & Smith. He was a member of Uie city government or Newton from 1911 to 1913. He served as city solicitor of Newton from 1920 on. He was civil service commissioner of Massachu setts in 1920 and 1921. Bonus Bureau Assists in Making Out Blanks The American service committers bonus bureau working at Hawthorne, Chicago, recently assisted 2,500 Haw men in Ullng their thorne adjusted compensation applications. The bonus bureau's files show that, in addition to handling the large number of compensation claims, it took care of six disability cases pulled 19 desperate veterans out of the hole who had lost their discharge papers; furnished Information to 29 applicants concerning government In surance and rendered service to numerous parents and beneficiaries of deceased veterans. Some of these latter cases were as fur remote as Poland and Italy. Twenty-fiv- e hundred dough ooys ana icninernecks, subjected to the ordeal of "making out" the somewhat luiUlIng compensation blank, displayed Idiosyncrasies ranging from tho Veterans pathetic to the hilarious. from ell ranks and stations In life passed before the bureau's desks. A general, a lieutenant colonel and majors filed by with the "bucks. Three army nurses who had given first aid under shellllre and two men who hold congressional medals were among the applicants. One man had bis wife sign as a witness and Intended to get his brother's signature for the same purpose. "Why not?" he argued, "they both know me." Anoth er applicant, who was unmarried, designated bis wife as a beneficiary; when questioned nbout It, he explained he Intended to get married some day. One battered and scarred veteran had been married so long he could not recall his wife's nxtlden name. sev-era- Nicholas Stanhovitch, Youngest Legionnaire The highest decorated man In the Servian army recently added a new distinction to his list when he placed his name, Nicholas Stankovltch, on the rolls of the Springfield (Ohio) American legion post, making hi in the youngest Legionnaire In the world, as he la not yet twenty-onyear old. Stankovltch left Chicago in 1914 with bis father at the outbreak of the World war, and both enlisted In the Servian army, he being only twelve years old at that time. He was wounded by tbe same shell that mortally wounded his father. He waa one of the 795 survivors of 30,000 Servlana who resisted the Austrian drUe. The young lieutenant can speak and read In five languages. He has been enrobing among Servian people fot tils mother from whom be has been epa rated by the erenu of Uie war. e plan formulated by A. Flck of Boone, Iowa, to place the burden of war equally upon all shoulders Is unique In some particulars. The plan, as suggested by Mr. Flck, follows: "Now that Defense day Is over and an Inventory has been taken of the man power available In case of war, It behooves us to find out what wealth la available and also what steps can be taken to make war less probable In the future. I would suggest the following," declared Mr. Flck: "That In case of war, the government take over all Industries and make every one work for the same pay as the soldier, which at the present time is one dollar per day and keep. In case of families, every one capable of working should work, and the government should take care of the children and the sick. I believe food should be dished out to private families the same as to the soldier, the government taking over everything, the grocery stores Included, the clerks working for one dollar per day. The sick should be taken care of In government hospitals, the children should go to school to teachers paid one dollar per day, doctors should get but one dollar per day, the women should be cooks and nurses at one dollar per day. All able men should go to the front, except those needed to transact other business." Mr. Flck further pointed out: "If the government took over all Industries, and put everyone on an equal basis, during the war, there would be no soaring prices, there would be no millionaires made through the distress of others. There would be no one left at home to draw Immense wages while the boys are sacrificing their lives at the front Can anyone be a true patriot when he Is willing that the other fellow risk his life for one dollar and keep. If he or she does not even want to-- work In safety for the same pay as the soldier? Such a patriot cnn salute the flag, cheer the armies as they go by to the front, as long as he is making a good living, but put him on the same payroll as the soldier and he will tell you you are talking against your country. "Besides the above I think those who do the fighting should have the say whether or not there should be war, except In case of Invasion, when every true American will Jump to the defense of his country without waiting for the call to arms. In conclusion I want to reiterate that I believe there Is no better organization than the American Legion to take up this question of equal burden In time of war." The American Legion for some time past has been sponsoring a plan known as the "Universal Draft" which calls for the drafting of all industry as well as man power In time of war. A Twenty Thousand Raised to Build New Club House Two hours to raise the $20,000 necessary to build their club house Is the record of frenzied finance established by the Theodore Roosevelt post of the American Legion at Enumclaw, Wash., and this despite the fact that Enumclaw Is no metropolis. Pressed for details of the accomplishment, William Burns, post commander, remarked: "Well, It was To begin with, we have a simple: good live membership, one of the llvest Auxiliary units found anywhere, and a very live bunch of citizens behind us. We Issued $20,000 worth of bonds (0 per cent, ten years) which were all grabbed up In less than two hours by Legion members and local citizens. That's all there was to It" TIMES-NEW- NEPIII, UTAH Ability to Keep Horses in Shape Trorcu L- - McConaughy New Head of Wesleyan Dr. James Lukens McConaughy, president of Knox college, at Gales-bur111., has been selected at a meeting of trustees In New York as the eleventh president of Wesleyan university at Mlddletown, Conn., the second layman to be head of the Institution. He Is thirty-seve) years old V and celebrated his birthday by assuming his new responsibilities. A native of New York city. Doctor McConaughy Is a Yale graduate of '09. He took advanced work at Bowdoln and at Dartmouth and obtained his doctorate at Columbia In 1913. He succeeds, as head of Wesleyan, the late Doctor William Arnold Shanklin, who resigned In September of last year and was president emeritus until his recent death. Immediately after his graduation from Yale, Doctor McConaughy joined the faculties of Kngllsh and education at Bowdoln, resigning In 1915 to be come professor of education at Dartmouth, ne became president of Knox college in 1915, serving, at the same time, as professor of education. He published a book on the school drama In 1013. Dr. David O. Downey, president of the Wesleyan trustees, In announcing the board's choice, said of the new university's head : "He Is, first of all, a man of outstanding and forthright Christian character. He believes that Christian character is the cornerstone of successful life. Sympathetic with the practical idealism of New England.'he Is qualified to keep Wesleyan In the front rank of the small New England n Walker Takes Charge of Panama Canal Col. M. L. Walker, Corps of Engineer's, U. S. A. (portrait herewith), has been appointed by President Cool-idg- e governor of the Panama Canal Zone to succeed Col. Jay J. Morrow, who has been connected with the Panama canal since 1915 and resigns to go Into the enigneering business In New Colonel Walker has been enYork. gineer of maintenance of the canal since June, 1921. Re has had a long and distinguished service in the Corps of Engineers, United States army, since his graduation from the Military academy In 1893. Col. Harry Burgess, Corps of Engineers, will take the place of Colonel Walker. In the appointment of Colonel Walker the government continues the practice of placing the administration of the canal in the hands of army engineers trained for the post In long duty as engineers of maintenance un der the eovernor. General Goethals. builder of the canal and Its first governor, was succeeded by the man he had irameu, oen. tester Harding, and the retiring incumbent was long under Governor Harding. He now passes the oftieeonto the engineer who has been closely Identified with him in the work. Colonel Walker The Panama canal Is also a tremendous business concern Involving, be sides tne canal proper, a railroad, repair shops, dry docks, piers, coal, oil and general supply to shipping, and numerous other operations, with the addition of the civil government of the Canal Zone. Julius Rosen wald to Take Things Easy Julius Rcsonwald (portrait herewith) hiis decided to take life a little easier. The noted Chicago philanthropist has resigned as president of the big mall order house of which he has been the driving force for 25 years. He will, however, remain In close touch with Its affairs, as chairman of the board of directors. An Interesting feature of the change Legion Memorial Will Is the fact that Mr. Rosrnwnld Is suc Yield to Post ceeded by Charles M. Kittle, senior According to plans prepared by vice president of the Illinois Central Charles P. Nleder, chairman of the railroad. Mr. Klttle's rise to the presLegion board of architects assigned to idency of a great commercial house reads like a romance. It Is another draw up plans for the American n Illustration of courage and ambition memorial building at Miami, Fla., the building will not only be one winning a prominent place In the busiof the finest memorial buildings In the ness world. At fifteen years he wsg a country, but will be self supporting. water boy on a railroad, and at seventeen he was telegraph operator. Then The plans call for four stories, to contain 40 omces. which. It Is calculated, In the following order he became cashof will produce suftlclenj Income from ier, chief clerk, superintendent rentals not only to pay for the build- claims, assistant to the vice president and, finally, vice president of the Illinois Central railroad. During the war ing but also to yield a considerable he was general manager of the I. C. line and three other roads. In 1921 he profit to the post. The building will contain one of the finest auditoriums married Miss Jane Dabney, 221 Easrt Walton place. Mr. Kittle la frty-fou- r old. In the city, a roof tea garden and yearsJulius Rosenwald was born In 1802 at Springfield, III., and began his busiother attractive features. It will cost ness career with a wholesale clothing concern In New York. His benefactions approximately $250,000. total several millions. Proit Le-glo- Pott for Women Only The foundation of a second post of the American Legion at Hollywood. Cal.. to be composed entirely of women who were In service during the World war, Is planned by group of former army nurses. It was announced recently by Adjt T. E. Ferguson of the present Legion post at It Is estimated that there Hollywood. are between 50 and 75 eligible for membership In the proposed post Persistence, Thy Name Is Sir Thomas e d Acidity of Soils Good Horseman Has His No Reason for Discriminating Against Any Material. Animals Ready for Call to Work at All Times. Ground limestone, screenings, burned lime, hydrated lime, lime, shells, refuSe lime and marl may all be used for neutralizing soil acidity. Which of these different forms of lime should be used in any particular case should be determined by the cost at which a given amount" of calcium carbonate or its equivalent, In a reasonably fine condition, can be delivered to the soil. Aside from this, tltere Is no good reason for discriminating against any of these materials. Neither should magnesium limestone be considered either more or less valuable than the ordinary calcium limestone. Theoretically, 100 pounds of finely ground limestone, 56 pounds of freshly burned lime, 74 pounds of hydrated lime and about 90 pounds of lime have equal acid neutralizing power. In calculating the cost, the price of the material, the freight If any, the cost of hauling and the labor Involved In spreading It on the land, should be taken Into account. If finely ground limestone can be secured delivered at the nearest railroad station at $3 per ton, then, allowing for the smaller cost of handling equivalent amounts of the more concentrated forms, fresh burnt lime uhould be secured at the station for $0, hydrated lime for $4.50, and lime for about $S.50 per ton. Usually ground limestone will be the most economical "and most satisfactory material to use. In considering the price, the fineness of grinding and the freight rate roust be taken into account. The fine material la worth more than the coarse. If coarse material is used, It will require more to get the same Immediate acid neutralizing effect. A good grade of ground limestone should be fine enough h so that all will pass through a sieve. The objection to coarse material, such as screenings, Is that It acts too slowly. Only the fine dust will act immediately. Purdue College of Agriculture. air-slak- tPrepartd by th United Statu Department at At rloulture. ) A man who has the ability to keep corses in such condition that they are ready for any call Is a good horseman, ays the United States Department of Agriculture. There is comparatively little scientific Information on which to base conclusions relative to the fundamentals that go to make up good horsemanship, but there is a wealth of experience gained through years of handling horses that might be summarized. The methods which good horsemen have found to be the most satisfactory are therefore discussed In a new bulletin on the care and management of farm work horses, Just issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, as Farmers' Bulletin 1419. Fundamental Factor. The fundamental factor, say the authors, Ib the name. In no phase of animal husbandry Is this "man" element more vital than in Uie care of horses. When a man has the ability to keep horses In good condition and ready for the call to work at all times, he Is said to have a knack with horses. This Is often the result largely of Interest and fondness for horses, and is acquired In the natural course of handling them. But there are certain factors involved In the care and management of horses which even the man with a "knack" for horses should have at his command. Besides having the ability to keep the horses In a thrifty condition, the man should have the advantages of convenient stabling facilities, paddocks adjoining the stables, and suitable sheds for wintering In order to provide for the health and comfort of the animals. Feeding must be adjusted to seasonal requirements and thorough grooming practiced. The harness must be well fitted and cleaned regularly to Insure satisfaction and durability, and the shoulders, feet, and teeth of the animals must be well cared for. Suggestions for the most satisfactory results In feeding under work conditions, salting, and watering, wintering Idle horses, preparation for spring work, grooming and clipping, harness fitting, preventing sore shoulders, caring for the teeth, are offered In the bulletin as a guide in the best management of farm work horses. Hints for Horsemen, The bulletin concludes with a paragraph of "Hints for Horsemen" iu which some of the following are suggested : Make hitches carefully. In order that the pull will be at the center of draft, and that each horse will pull his share of the load. The strongest horse should usually have as much of the load as suits his power. Do not work a slow horse and a fast horse together. There will be friction and loss of power, in addition to irritation to botli driver and horses. At the beginning of the day's work, warm up the horses gradually. The digestive tract will be emptied, the muscles and Joints limbered up, the collar will be nmde pliable, and the whole machine will be In better condition for the day's work. Work the horse at his normal gait In the field. Sweating during hot weather indicates that the cooling system la working. Puffing may be a serious warning, especially If the horse has ceased to sweat, and overheating may result If the horse Is pushed at this time. A brief rest, a swallow of water, or a sponging of the mouth will often restore normal action and avoid serious consequences. A copy of the bulletin may be obtained free as long as the supply lasts, by writing to the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Large Losses of Swine Caused by Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is shown to be a prominent cause for losses In swine by a recent report of the Meat Inspection division of the United States Department of Agriculture. Of about hogs federally Inspected during the year ended June 30 a total of 232,670 dressed hog carcasses were condemned for various causes. Nearof this number were conly one-hademned because of tuberculosis Infection. In addition to the 100,110 whole carcasses there were I.OTO.ry parts of carcasses condemned because of tuberculosis. This represents a great loss to the swine raisers of tbe country whlrh, according to specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture, can he prevented to a large extent. Following Infected cattle In feed lots Is said by the government specialists to be a chief means of swine becoming Infected. Avian tuberculous has been shown to be another Important cause of Infection In swine. Fowls that have died from tuberculosis, when fed to swine, pasa the disease on to the nwlne. air-slak- d 100-mes- Study Record Book Data to Keep Track of Sims One .way to stimulate Interest of the dairyman In the value of belter sires can be accomplished by making proper use of the data which is found in the herd record book headings, provided that they have been filled In Get the and properly. completely name and number of each cow's sire, In and the dam's name If possible. many Instances the sire my be "gone and forgotten," but one can usually find out which cows are sired by a certain bull, and In that way determine the value of the sires formerly heading the herd. The Ideal data on sires Is arrl"ed at by comparing his daughters with their dams. Know your bull through his The daughters should daughters. show a decided Improvement over their dams In respect to theii production and conformation If selected for the future herd. When you have found the rating of a sire and he has proved to be exceptionally good, and Is still living, continue using him In the herd. Too often a good sire goes to the block before his value is known. Breeders should exchange sires or loan them to someone until their daughters can be tested. There Is no better way to make cow testing work more effective than to promote the use of better sires. It Is Very Profitable to Any Crib Rat-Pro- of Corn Is never so cheap that one can offord to feed It to the rats. The present price of com makes It very profitable to rat proof any crib. A good concrete foundation will keep rats from working under the floor, and a strip of hardware cloth and a strip of tin above It will keep them from going through the walls. The hardware cloth prevents the rats gnawing through the lower part of the walls, and the tin prevents them from climbing higher. lf Persistence, thy name Is Sir Thomas Llpton I He's after the America's cup again for the fifth time. He's going to build Shamrock V and hopes the race will be sailed In 1920. And the genial old Irish yachtsman Is 'way over seventy why, he paid bis first visit to America In an Immigrant Enjoy Derby ship more than fifty-fivyear ago! A fish derby was the feature of Sir Thomas this time came over on the first annual picnic of the Ramsey the Leviathan which Is some difference. The veteran yachtsman, with a county central committee of tbe American Legion. St Paul. Minn. At the complexion like a schoolgirl and as sound of a whistle the fishermen baitchipper as a cricket, was given a noisy ed hooks, rushed for their boat and and demonstrative welcome to New fished desperately. Tork. The first men to return with a fry measuring at least "I am ready to make challenge," four Inch" from tall to anout waa said Sir Thomas. "A committee of crowned the winner. International yacht experts are now meeting In London to determine the size, requirements, etc, of the boats Ctrl Wins E$ay Contett that will participate, and when they Cecilia Gill, fourteen year-olwin are through nnd I receive their find ner of the essay contest held by the New Tork department of the Ameriings I will decide on the type of boat, and early next year I will make the formal announcement of my Intention of can Legion, waa awarded a to trip ending yacht t America to enter the race for the America'! cup. I expect Washington, D. C. Tbe aubject of the tbe race will be sailed la 1920. I am still In the racing fame. 1 did lot of ttmay was "The Federal Government t racing and sailing last summer In tbe water off tbe coast of England and It Department and Functions." franc t wUI be ready and I bare a feeling that I will lift the cva." Fih Lime to Neutralize Thin-Shelle- d Eggs Recent research work In Kentucky Indicates that the absence of calcium carbonate results In the production of fewer eggs and those produced become thinner shelled, although h lack of carbonate la not the primary cause or aort stieiied eggs. Rock phosbone builder phate Is raluable as but not at an ee Shell tirodncer Limestone and oyster shell both aid in ahell production, but do not replace grit aa grinder. It Is Important to kep the garden free from weeds and Insects. ' means to so conduct yourself that other can work with n you." The Ice from a hotne-bull- t Ice house as cold and Just as effective aa that from a commercial plant. Is Just Trimming out fence corners with a scythe has rather undeservedly become a lost art In many sections of the country. Which did you bring home from the county fair, prize money or experience? Either one will help you to Improva your exhibit for next year. If the winter supply of potatoes la to he stored under the best conditions," the temperature must he lowered and kept between 30 and 40 degrees. This should be done aa soon as possible. "An hour a day makes Mudylng pay." That's the slogan of the New Tork farmera who ire taking free correspondence courses from the state college of agriculture at Ithara. about thea on a poatcard. Ill |