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The Washington herald., 1913-11-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DEPARTMENT oP INSURANCE.
Washington, D. C, Nov Is IsII
The Prorident Relief Association.
Washington. D. c.
oentemen: hereby approve the contract be
tween the PruTidsnt Relief Association and M,
American Home Life Insurance Company whereby
the ProEident Relief Association agrees to assume
an policy risk on the outstanding policies Of the
American Home Insurance Company. Vsry truly
yours. GEO. W. INGHAM. Supt- Of Insurance,
D. c.
GENERAL HOUSE REPAIRING; ALL
trades; experts on stove and roof re-
pairing; All work guaranteed: lowest
prices Phone Lincoln 2226 j. W.
MANDLEY, 1212 BladensburK Road
VlAVI SCIENCE OF REALrH. FREE LEO
ture for women. Wed, n Natural, non
Eurpeal; elothbound boob trea nS Oolcradc BldE.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-30
THERE'S ECONOMY

IIENE y ENONONI
klllERS And utizsAetia N uan.
cclc ( nlIcIun MILLERS Self Raising Buck.
OElT -nAloluu wheat. Mads frum choicest
pttnvuuclT mountAin-s grown grain. Guam
bUGkHHtM tsed strictly purr.
DAt your grooer'S No eUnsners supplied.
B. B. EARNSHAW 6 BRO,
The Washington herald., 1913-11-30
TOWN TOPICS
/ ERSELYTOLD

The volunteer workers of the Red
Cross Christmas seal campaign will start
their active duties Monday. and will con-
tinue until Christmas Eve. The head
quarters of the workers in the Chamber
OF Commerce rooms were busy yesterday.
A number OF the stations that had not
received seals were supplied.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-30

The new District Bartenders' Unior
expects to add at least hundred names
to its roster at the meeting TO be held
this afternoon at go o'clock at Build
ing Trades Hail. Sixth and G streets
northwest Frank ]. O'Donnel Is tenn
porary president until the permanent or
ganization is effected
The Washington herald., 1913-11-30

Representative Collier Of Mississippi will
be the orator at the unveiling OF a mon-
ument to P. H. O'Callaghan in Mount
Olivet Cemetery this afternoon at 2:3C
o'clock by Oak Camp, No. 4, Woodmen
OF the World. Mr.. O'Callaghan was a
sovereign member of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
A Small HORSE. SOUND. KIND.

fair driver, work anywhere, safe for lady
to drive, price low; IL White Orpington
pullets beauties; 200 bu. turnips. A. w.
Black, Winthrop, Maine. ian14d2w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25

hay at my stable at Webbeg pond. Vas
salboro, Sl2,00 per ton at barn. G, L.
Conner. % Gaze St. Augusta jan2aASts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
] January 10. 1913.

Januafy To, ND
Sealed proposals will be received at
office of Treasurer. Eastern Branch.
II. d. V. S, National Soldiers Home,
Maine, and there opened at n.45 A. NJ,
February 10, 1918 for Replacing old steam
pipes from the Power House. to Brick
Barracks, changing location OF hot water
lines and building an elevated conduit, in
accordance with instructions and speeii-
cations, copies of which may be seen at
the Treasurers Office. and blank pro
posals may be had upon appllcation TO
Major A, l.. Smith, Treasurer. 1anl6-lS-2o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
EXPERIENCED LADY sTENoeRA-

pher Must be first-class. Also wanted:
Experienced lady operator of Remington
Typewriter, need not be a stenographer
Apply at once. Capital Drug Co, Au-
gusta ian2Idtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
BIG MONEY WRITING SONGS. WE

pay hundreds of dollars a year to sue
cessful writer's. Experience unnecessary.
Song poems wanted with or without mu-
sic-will pay one-half of profits if sue
ceptafice guaranteed If available. Larg-
est concern in the country Free particu-
lars Dugdale Co., Dept. 1876, Washing
ton. DE- ianll-lS-2h-tehl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25

SuPERFlUOUS HAIR REMOVED
with the electric needle. also head mas
saying. shampooing and manicuring. AT
your home or mine Elizabeth Jones, 20
Middle St, Halloweii, Maine. jan15dlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25

NIGHT WATcHMAN AT EATON
SHOE FACTORY. FOR RIGHT MAN.
STEADY WORK. REFERENCES RE-
ouIRED. APPLY TO ENGINEER.
lan25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
rs A@4
EARN FROM $40 TO s25 PER WEEK

in your spare time addressing envelopes,
post cards, etc; no canvassing; get busy
and write today, inclosng &c. stamp to
The Columbia supply House, Box PIG.
Hartland, Me. 1an2Jd1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
RUBBER STAMPS, ETC.

PARCEL POST PACKAGES MAIL
able only with sender's name and address
thereon. Convenient three-line Stamp
with best linked Pad, so cents. Mail or
ders filled, L & = Stamp Co, SIS Capitol
St, Augusta, Maine. decSodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
HOUSE LOT FOR SALE!

on Hospital street. Togus road. Eastern
Ave, Arsenal st, Middle St, East Chest
nut St, st Catherine st, Cony ST
Morse St, Pearl St, Greenlief St. Quinn
by st, Bangor St, No. Belfast Ave,
Washington St, Cumberland st, Lower
State st, School St, South Belfast road,
SAMUEL TITCOMB, Augusta.
decqdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
FOUND.

BRlNDLE BULL PUP. HIS FEET
and nose are white. Owner can have by
paying charges for this ad. Box g. Bel
grade jan22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE
FOR ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS /

will sell my farm on the outlet road One
mile from Joe Emery's hotel. 30 acres.
buildings in good repair, one big new hen
house Just the place to raise poultry
For particulars write to j. s. Cairns,
Litchfeld. ian25dlWs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
HOUSE. STABLE AND ABOUT ONE

acre of land, on car line and hrst-elass
macadam road, one mile from city
Buildings, newly painted, are III fine con-
dition and lighted py electricity. The
house has hard wood floors, telephone
connection and hot water heat. Apply to
]. X. Townsend, Augusta, 31S Water St
House telephone 2l5-M ian20llw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
/ PAIR OF YEAR OLD HoLsTEIN

steer oxen. handy good workers; Jersey
COW years old. all straight and right,
giving to I DTS milk per day; also 6 II.
L. gasoline engine with saw rig attached.
III. A. Drake, South Manchester, +. o.
address, Hallowell, Maine, r. f. ID. 8.
ian25d1 WkF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
ONLY s275 BUYS SMALL FARM.

Snare IN prolits paid until buyer takes
possession. Write quickly for views and
Geo. w. Deem, Box Sal. Way
cross. Ga. ian25-febl-S*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
$50 BUYS BAY HoRsE TWELvE

years old, practically sound, good worker
and extra good, some speed, weighs. 1880,
safe and kind for lady to take care of
and drive. Inquire of f. B. Albee, Bel
grade. Me. Tel. pay station, Belgrade.
~ f~if r iany0dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
MAN 70 DRIVE MILK WAGON.
LEARN REAL ESTATE BUSINESS

by mail Great possibilities even as side
line. The small cost of our course is COW
cred by absolute guarantee of satisfac-
ton We will help you get started.
Write for free particulars. National Co
Operative Realty Company, VIDA Marden
Bnilding.- Mashington y. G. ian4-ll-lS-25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
COON CATS AND KITTENS, WILL

buy any number if they are shaggy with
bushy tails. Write me, or bring the cats
in at once. c. L. Wakefield, Grove ST..
Augusta, Me. jan2ld1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
FOR SALE-MlSCELLANEOUS

COTE UPRIGHT PIANO, NEARLY
new. Used but little Mahogany case
Genuine bargain. Write Mrs. O. T.
Scribner, r. f. d. No. Is, Box 165, Gardi-
ner. iau25dlW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
POULTRY, EGGS, ETC.

25 MAGNIFICENT PURE BRED,
Barred Rock pullets weighing from 6 to
) lbs, now laying. Peacock Phone 81
Readfeld, Maine. jan20dSts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
A Z ROOM HoUsE WITH Zine

cellar and acre of land in Pottsyille.
Chelsea, ON K. c. r. r. very cheap. APP
ply Mrs. stephen b. Peck, at residence.
ian24d6ta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
ONE PORTABLE sAWmlIL CON-

plete. Kicker Mill boiler belts. pulleys,
chains, four side planer; all in Al condi-
ton Address, Portable Mill care Ken
nehec Journal. Augusta ian24d10t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
TO BUY A GOOD FARM NEAR

city to cost in the neighborhood of $1,000.
Write or call at 81 State St, Augusta,
Maine. jan22dlwk*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
ian21eod2w
FOR SALE-H0RSES CATTLE.

FIVE HORSES. ONE PAIR WILL
weigh 2590 and, one pair 1900. VIII take
live stock or driving horse as part pay.
p. I. COMBS, Brunswick. Telephone
203- NJ. ian25d3tv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
,eENTs-oET IN TOUCH WITH A

household specially proposition that will
bring you $40 to SO a week. American
Aluminium Co, Div. 1921, Lemont, Ill.
ian25d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
A FULL BLOOD YORKSHIRE BOAR

2 years -old, weighs 400 pounds, kind and
all right. IT. H. Whitman, Augusta, r.
r. ID. 5, Winthrop Road Morangs Cross
ing. ian23d3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
YOUNG, FAST GREEN MARE. BY

Nelson's Wilkes, or exchange for draft
horse, as I have no time to care for her.
Address 145 Sewall street. Telephone
272-Y. dec24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
ONE PAIR DURHAM STEERS TWO

years old, girt So each, all ready for
work; for sale cheap for cash. c. Arnold.
y mile from Manchester Center. ian2fd3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
FINE SET OF BUILDINGS NEAR

Augusta, recently built known as the
Hotel property and has always been
run as such. Good reason for selling. En-
cellent chance for a good hotel business.
Box SIS, Monmouth, Me- ian14dlSts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
cHlRopopY-v iBRAToRY

sage. Facial and Scalp Treatment, Mcni-
curing and Shampooi1g. shairdressing
Toilet articles and Hair Goods. Tele-
phone 566-M Kate A. shannon. Hartford
House, Augusta, Me. jan22dlmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS WANT.
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS-WE HAVE 1T. THE BEST
seller of the market Needed in every
home. Make 80 daily The Speciality
Merchandising Co, Box 329S, Boston
Mass ian25dltt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-25
PAIR HEAVY HORSES, WEIGHT

1900 lbs; l brown mare. weight 1850; will
sell these horses cheap as / have no fur
Their use for them. These horses have
been on Ice wagon all summer. Peoples
Ice Co. f. o. Getchell, 100 Grove st
decl4dtf
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1913-06-13
MOLSON NEWS

Mrs. Will Nelson is visiting her par.
ents in Chesaw this week.
Mrs. A. Pratt was the guest of hel
daughter Mrs. Chitty, Tuesday.
Mrs. ThOs. Lavigueur, of the gov
eminent saw mill, was shopping in
Nelson Tuesday.
Fred Chitty is visiting his cousins
Lloyd and Earl Pratt this week out
on the Fred Pratt ranch.
Mrs. Chas. Dunlap, from neal
Bridesville, is visiting friends and
relatives in Nelson this week.
Mrs. Charley Johnson left for Pert
land Monday morning. She will visit
her son in that place and also take in
the Rose Carnival.
Oscar Madison left Tuesday for
Spokane, Portland and other places
of interest, where he will spend his
vacation.
Charles Burden and wife, from
Strawberry hill, were Nelson visitors
over Sunday. They were the guests
of Ed Burden at Burden fiat
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1913-06-13
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Next Sunday is children's day. TIL,
Sunday school will meet at 1890. Aftel
about forty-five minutes devoted t.
the study of the Sunday school lesson
a short program consisting of songS
and Rotations will be rendered, ther
a short report of the county Sunday
school convention will be given by the
superintendent The pastor will give
a fifteen minute talk on education
The Epworth League meeting is al
I o'clock in the evening, followed by
the regular Sunday evening service al
o'clock Come and worship with us
r. T. HOLLAND. Pastor
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1913-06-13
LOOMS LOCALS

The Congregational church observed
Children's Day with a fitting program
ut the church Sunday.
The base ball game between the Oro-
Vile and Loomis juniors was certainly
great. The Oroville boys put up a
good game and the crowd hated to
see them get beat.
The high school base ball team
dance last Friday night was well at
tended, large crowd from Tonasket
and other towns being present The
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1913-06-13

dance was good and lively and the
supper fine. The high school girls
deserve much credit, especially Miss
McDanial who made the ice cream
which was par excellent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson, Miss Nc
Intosh, Mrs. Mcdaniel ana Mrs. Bur-
berry returned Friday from Okanogan
where they had been in attendance at
the county Sunday school convention,
which was the largest yet held.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1913-06-13
Plant
Potatoes
Now

Of June is the best time to plant for
winter use. Price $40 and $l5 per ton
common run. Best selected Melted
Gems $1.0O per sack, common 7bcts.
Call at the Oroville Commercial Co.,
or Bonnycroft.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1913-06-13

State of Washington. County of Okla
the above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and belief
A. p. Murray, Cashier.
Correct. Attest: L. L. Work. S. C.
Mitchell. Elton G. Rice directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of June, 1913
p M. Snider, Notary Public.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1913-06-13

The ice man is the only individual
who had no kick cOmino on the wealth
er during the late torrid spell.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-14

How many people realize the number Of ways
in which 1t il possible for some Of the commonest
everyday events of life to happen? London
Answers asks. ..555$3
3 Al you walk through the streets OF your town.
for example and hear the chimes Of your parish
church bells has 1t ever occurred to you to think
out how many Changes" can be- rung with
peal 81 eight bells? The answer is 4O,320 q
number which seems almost incredible. but none
the less is true. 5Is
4 Ten horses run in a race. The number OF ways
in which the FIRST, second and third places can
be filled is 720. while the number OF ways IN
which all ten horses can pass the winning post
is the enormous number 3,627, 800.
town council is composed Of twenty-five coun-
cillors and ten aldermen. From IT 1t Is possible
to form 6,375 600 different committees. each COM
posed Of, ave councillors and three aldermen
Eight people could arrange themselves about
round table in 5000 different ways and II six per-
sons receive q flrstclass railway carriage having
six seats they could choose from among 700 dit
ferent ways OF seating themselves
little girl has ten different beads to make
into q necklace. She could do it 1,29O times
and get a different necklace each time.
Ii we wish to make a selection Of SIX books
out OF an available twelve we have tho choice
Of 924 ways in which to do It. while II we have
the following cons-halfpenny, penny. sixpenny
piece, shilling. form. and half crown-we can ar
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-14
FRENCH 9! PASTRIES 2, I'm DEMAND
First Served BY Fashionable Hotels
They Have Been Taken UP BY
Hostesses Who Are Up to Date.

The increase in; the number of good
patisserie shops where really delicious
French pastries can be purchased
probably accounts Tor the serving OF
French pastries for dessert at IS the
home table just as they, have been
served for years in the big hotels and
restaurants. There a special boy goes
about with q huge silver platter filled
with concocttons that make the mouth
water and the purse strings open.
When the diner or luncher chooses the
sort he desires the boy deftly removes
it with a Wide bladed silver knife.
Nowadays the home hostess has the
maid pass French pastries at luncheon
and dinner. They are passed on q big
platter and naturally each guest
chooses the particular sort which ap-
peals to him. .,:a " IS 4.
Many OF them are simply boat
shaped shells Of pun, paste filled with
fruit of; some sort. Grapes. covered
with rich syrup. are sometimes used
for filling; and strawberries. luscious
and ripe, com bined with a syrup, can,
also be used. Some OF the pastries are
made IN layers OF pun paste with an
appetizing and delicate cream or al
mond paste or fruit filling between.
These interesting pastries really
help to solve one Of the housewives
many worries, for they constitute g
dessert which Is easily procured and
which is welcome relief from Ices
and creams and the more usual sweets
served. New York Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-14
GET BUsY.!vvITH. c HATING DISH
Many Delicious Connections May Be-
Prepared for the Late Or Sun.
day Night Supper. q N

4
"A light, but fairly substantial edible.
served piping hot, directly from chat!
ing dish, adds imm ensely to- the In:
formal Sunday night supper. Dreamed
salmon is delicious and is easy to pre-,
pare In q chatting dish. Use the hot
water pan first, brown a little butter
and sprinkle ycrumbed bread into It.
turning over until crisp Set ! hese3
,crisped crumbs aside and proceed.
with the blazer pan. to make 9 sim.
pie bechamel or cream sauce, first
melting tablespoon of butter stir.
ring in a tab! pooh Of -four and add
ing "a scant cup Of milk. Season this
fairly-thick white sauce with salt, pep.
per and a few drops of lemon Juice.
Stir in a can of salmon and when
steaming holland ready to serve. shake
over the top the Drowned crumbs; The
creamed salmon may be served with
out the bread crumbs, but they add an
appetiztng flavor, suggestive OF the
Drowned crust over q \ hot dish pre-
pared In the oven. Si3s5ls s.a " f3i$$ W.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-14
TAKE Il II .UP THREE.PIEcE SUITS
Ia the Same Material or In Combine
ss tion OF Two Silks They Are a n; 55s$
Equally Popular. ~ q

According to a statement made by
the Dry Goods Economist, the vogue
for garments Of the dressier type Is
no doubt responsible for the interest
recently shown in three-piece suits.
up to the present time the majority
Of these; three-piece suits have been
made up in silks or high-class novelty
worsteds. siSSSs M 81. ..,i
Silks have been particularly good
and many smart three-piece suits Of
MORE, faille, poplin. charmeuse and
brocade are now being shown, as well
as ! combination OF two silks. such
Is MORE and faille, brocade and faille.
etc. ss e y t:s; VI 5ss
Although some .three,piece suits
have been brought out to retail at .
moderate price, very little attention
has been given to cheaper grades.
This is because houses that are able
to turn out q good popular priced
tailored suit seldom have an or
ganization that is capable OF making
an equally attractive dress and vice
versa, 4s55 $3t Il Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-14
BIG 3 Uck i, Les Z; MUST /. Be WORN
Fashion 10 insistent on This Point,
5l and the Smarter They Are the
81 Better the style.

Big buckles are emphatically to the
fore this season. They are to be worn
upon all manner Of hats save those In
tended for really ceremoniousoc car
sions; as a fastening for evening
wraps and as claspings for girdles and
collars upon daytime frocks. Therefore
If money isn't an object. be sure to
look about the shops for q really smart
buckle or set Of buckles. You will
ind them a-plenty, but the smartest
OF them are Of square, oblong or oval
shape in chisel or jewel-set silver or
gold in Russian enamel; in Cloisonne
or metal 4 in .hand-painted china and in
Jade. Some OF the handsomest buckles
are of q fabric like cloth OF gold or
silver heavily embroidered; Of old
French tapestry threaded with metal.
lie strands and of hand-embroidered
velvet or satin. d
II you cannot afford to buy hand
some big buckle and haven't the cour-
age to try to fashion one of fabric.
search among the trunks in the attic
for an odd shoe buckle. One Of these
in metal may be polished and run
through with a strip Of black velvet
ribbon. and there Is always the chance
that the search may be rewarded by:
the finding OF q shoe buckle In English.
paste than which there Ii no smarter
trimming for a tailored hat In beaver
or velvet. u :s tS5s 9 is5 Y fi5 H4ss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-14

fully carved with figures Of Bacchus. fawns.
5cupids, satyrs, and bacchantes, woven around
which are grape vines and clusters Of fruit pop
pies and ears Of wheat, all Of which are symbol
ical OF the revealing which the name OF the tenn.
pie suggests s5 5$55
a This great doorway stands 4s feet high and
S2156 feet WIDE while the carving of the posts
Just mentioned covers space about six feet
Wide. On both sides OF this door stand graceful
8nuted columns forming the prostyle or portico:
while the plain ones of the peristyle which
stands between them. seem to reflect their
beauty 5sss by Ell Es
The mammoth stones contained in the inclosinE
wall Of the Acropolis have been the marvel Of
engineers for ages The lowest courses are Of
stones Of moderate dimensions, but at height Of
20 feet above the ground ON the west wall Is .;
row Of three enormous stones, the shortest being
So feet and the longest e6 feet in length, and
each being about Is feet high and 10 feet thick.
They are the largest building blocks ever known
to have been used by man. still larger stone
lies In the ancient quarry nearby, never having
been detached from the rock beneath. This one
is 10 feet long by IA feet BY IS feet as
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-14
CONSTANTINE MAN OF &C zion Z
New GrecIan Monarch Has Proved
Himself Worthy Of the Crown
& f$5G He Has inherited. ss

Constantine, the new king Of
Greece, is Of Danish and Russian
blood, his father having been a son Of
Christian *. of Denmark and his
mother being the eldest daughter OF
Grand Duke Constantine. q brother OF
Alexander II. King Constantine was
born in Athens and brought up under
an English governess and German
and Greek tutors. Later on he went
to Berlin. where he received his edu.
cation as soldier. being attached to
the Second regiment Of Prussian foot
guards. In 1897 he took command of
the Greek troops in the war with Tur.
key. but his army was crushed In
Thessaly In April last he was ap.
pointed inspector general Of the
forces. and has since shown himself 9
soldier Of merit. At the moment Of
his accession he was in Epirus. cone
Quoting the military operations for
sweeping the Turks out Of that
province. $ s$ X III 81 "a 3S