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The Washington times., 1915-10-12

average for these cities being 81 as
against H.3 for Washington.
That the library expenditures in
Washington could be increased more
than 80 per cent and then not exceed
the average percentage OF library ex-
penditures In all American cities,' Is
insisted IN the report of the trustees.
Earnest recommended ton Is made that
rian, shall be increased to S5.0OD. II is
now 35OO. Tribute is paid to the untir-
ing efforts OF DR.. Bowerman, who hos
Increased the quantity and quality OF
the library service many fold"
Overcoming the handicap OF meager
salaries paid to his professional staff,"
The Washington times., 1915-10-12

Of thirty American cities nearest to
Washington In population tall over 200, =
OOO). there are twenty-five with larger
library appropriations than washington
and only eight have less. Among the
cities smaller than Washington which
have larger library appropriations arc
Minneapolis. Kansas City, Seattle,
Louisville. st. Paul. Oakland, and Port
land (Oregon). The library appropria-
tions for Minneapolis, Seattle and Port
land were each more than twice as
much as washin gton receives"
II ID also argued In the report that
figures covering thirty cities show that
twenty-one have a higher per capita
expenditure for public libraries, the
The Washington times., 1915-10-12

continues the report. IN. Bowerman
mas inspired his assistaS,s with his own
earnestness. zeal and \ IL Of high and
disinterested endeavor. and through his
cnorts our local librar ~ has been made
10 rank in the quality OF It's service
win the foremost public libraries of
the country.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
Automobile Strikes Child.

william Ronchi, six years old. of BIZ
Thirtecnth-and-a half street northwest
~ at Emergency Hospital suffering
from cuts and bruises received when he
was knocked down by an automobile
yesterday afternoon.
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24
FIRST VIEW NEWS

Mrs. Thos. Mansfield was a
pleasant caller here Tuesday.
Mrs. Jos. Dwyer took her son
Harold to Deuver for treatment,
Sunday.
A nice crowd attended the
dance Saturday night and all re-
port a fine time.
Mrs. Geo. Fredericks enter
tanned the Ladies Embroidery
Club this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo Atkinson
are expected here from Sa!ina,
Kansas this week.
Mr. Owen Galley arrived last
week from Hamilton, Illinois to
spend the summer with Guy
Robinson.
Mrs. Ella Stump, a sister of
Mr.. VIM Limits and a friend, Miss
Cora Kaufman of Los Angeles,
Calf. visited at the Limits home
last week.
Mrs. Edward Selleck and son,
Dayle arrived last week from
watertown S. D. to spend the
summer with her sisters, post
mistress Melton and Mrs. R. E.
Frank.
Married, AT the home Of the
grooms mother, Mrs. E. E. Gar
vik, enine miles north of First
View Tuesday June. %, Miss
Gladys Lein. formerly Of Chey-
enne Wells and Oscar Garvik of
this place, The young couple
are well and favorably known
here and this community extends
congratulations and best wishes.
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24
People of all Race and
Creeds Unite in Trib-
utes to Country.

At least 10000 residents of
Denver gathered at City Park on
June II and voiced a sentiment
for peace with all nations and all
peoples. With hands held high
in the air, as the band rang out
the notes of America" these
thousands of men. women and
children gave expression of their
confidence in President Wilson
for his course in relation 20 the
controversy with Germany. In
dorsement of the Wilson policy
by speakers repeatedly was
cheered.
It was cosmopolitan gather
ing. Germans, natives or de-
scendants Of those born in the
fat: erland; Eeglish, men of Irish
birth or parentage; French, Aus
trian, Russian, Poles, Jew and
Gentle, Protestant and Catholic
were as one There was no feel
ing bat that of patriotism and
the electric spark that is in all
men and finds most forceful ex-
preston when danger to coun-
try nears vent in the declaration
that all were Americans and
stood four square to any wind
that American institutions. Amer
lean honor and dignity could not
be trampled on By any nation in
the world.
The following is a text Of a
message sent 70 President Will
son:
Twenty thousand Denver citi-
zens in mass meeting assembled,
send greetings to Woodrow Will
son, president Of the United
States.
Laying aside all differences of
party and race, as American cit
izens we pledge our loyalty to
this, our country, and our united
support to its chief in his effort
to maintain righteousness and
peace in our relations with other
nations.
We trust that it may be given
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24
DISTRICT NO. Z

Quite number are still plant
ing and replanting their fields.
Mrs. Course of Tribune visited
with Mrs. Skinner last Tuesday.
There will be Sunday School at
the Waltman school house next
Sunday.
Master Richard Robinson came
last Tuesday to make his home
with w, H. SINNERS.
MIR. Wyant of Arapahoe was
out Monday finishing up the well
he has put down for Mrs. Bozarth
Mrs. Anna Bozarth of Stanford
Illinois arrived last Saturday to
spend some time with friends
here,
The Grand Veiw Sunday school
has changed their time of meet.
ing to the forenoon instead Of
afternoon.
Mesdames Potts and Skinner
were in Towner and Messrs Hill
ard an6 Fariday were in Chey-
enne Wells Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Piatt, Mrs. Pryor
Glenn Denison and Mr.. and Mrs.
Riggs vece in Arapahoe. Rush
ing the can" seems to be the
main business out their way.
A good crowd attended the
children's day exercises at the
Scott school house last Sunday
Owing to the rain few from the
Waltman school were able to at
tend.
Mrs. Bert Lakin who has been
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Denison left the first of the week
to join Mr.. Lakin at Bristol.
where they expect to make their
home.
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24
ILLINOIS TOWNSHIP

Mr.. Albert Pierson is on the
sick list.
Anthony Fariday called at Fort
Riley Sunday.
Mrs. John Shepard is on the
ick list this week.
Miss. Florence Darling was in
Arapahoe last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter spent
Sunday evening at the Pierson
home.
Theodore Messick had the mis-
fortune to hurt his leg on the
lister.
Miss Whiteneek of Towner
Colo. called on the Waltman
Monday.
Mrs. L. T. Waltman is spend
ing a few days with Mrs. Albert
Pierson.
Mr.. J. A. Deakins and family
spent Sunday with Mr.. c. 0.
Riggs and family.
Mrs. Anna -Borzarth of Stan
ford III arrived Saturday to visit
friends in Illinois Township.
Mrs. Anthony Fairiday and
Riley Hillard were business caller
in Cheyenne Wells Monday.
Mr.. S. w. Bair and family spent
the last of the week in Arapahoe
and returned to their ranch Sum-
day forenoon.
Mr.. James Finch Of .Kiowa Co
was in Illinois Township the
first of the week insuring small
grain against hail.
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24
BILLS

Jessie w. Spencer Salary OF
Atty, for Board of Commission
ers tor month of May. s 25 90
Fl. D. Corleis Refund of
taxes 8 go
M. w. Purcell Dist.
Attorney fees 5 80
NJ. w. Purcell Dist Atty.
Salary for stenographer II 20
Chas. F. Turner Clerk of
Dist. Court Salary So go
George Mayte]d Conmis
sioners services 81 mileage l3 o5
Walter Ramsay Commits
sioners service 6 mileage II SO
&. G.. Fox Commissioners
service s. mileage. Is 90
Out West Pig & Sta Co.,
books, blanks, Stationery
supplies 13l 4S
C. F. Hoeckel B. B. s. L. Co,
miscellaneous supplies 44S7
S. r. Marshall Water Rent II 80
Chey. Co., Phone Co., Phone
rent and toll. Is so
Underwood Typewrit er Co,
Typewriter for County Sup't. is 2o
G. K. Gwathmey, Printing IS
Chas Eichenberger Lum-
Der and coal 8 21
j. A. McCrumb drayage 545
II c. Homer Health officers
services, 10 90
H. c. Homer, County Ply
sician's services. 30 C0
Geo. Hollingshead Labor
on Court House Yard. 90
Harry Gahagen Labor on
Court House Yard SO
Herman Delaplain Labor on
Court House Yard l6 90
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24
Commissioners Proceedings
June 9Th and 9th 1915.


Board of County Commissioner OF
CHEYENNE county Colorado, met as
Ter ADJOURNMENT of previous meeting
with the following members present:
Weltcr Ramsay, Chairman, Chas.
G.. Fox, Commissioner, George May
field. Commissioner: Present also z.
Q. Sears, Clerk.
The minutes OF the previous meeting
we're read and approved, and various
communications to the Board we're
read and ordered filed.
The following resolution offered by
Mr.. Ramsey, seconded by Mr. FOX
was unanimously adopted, to-wit:
That Whereas, Mr.. F. II. Spencer,
was appointed to the office OF County
Attorney, at a previous meeting OF
this Board, May fourth, and owing TO
change of residence aud therefore be-
ing unable to serve in such capacity,
is hereby annuled.
The matter of abstracts OF fnal
proofs from the Hugo Land Office, was
again taken up, insemuch as r. II.
Spencer who was appointed to make
such proof, at the meeting of May
fourth, is unable to act. Ga motion OF
Mr.. Ramsey, seconded BY Mr.. May
field, the contract was given to II.
johnson at compensation OF seven
ty- five dollars.
The petition of Oliver Fry and
others, was thea presented; after due
consideration motion was made by
Mr.. Ramsey and seconded by Mr..
Mayfield that said petition, regarding
medical treatment for Harold Dwyer,
the son ofJoseph Dwyar, be approved
and that sufficient funds be allowed
said Joseph Dwyer for the proper
treatment of his son, and he agrees to
reimburse the County for money ad-
vanced to him, at such time as he may
be able.
The notice from the State Highway
Commission stating that the sum OF
seven hundred and fifty dollars had
been apportioned Cheyenne County
for road purposes, was taken up for
consideration.
The following resolution offered by
Mr.. Ramsey, seconded by Mr.. Fox
was unanimously adopted, to-Nit:
Whereas, thesu OF Seven Hundred
and fifty Dollars has been apportioned
by the State Highway Commission for
use on State Primary roads in Chey-
enne County, on condition that said
Cheyenne County apportion like sum
for use on the aforesaid roads.
Therefore, be it resolved that the
apportionment as stated be accepted,
subject to the provision of the State
Highway Act.
Resignation of v. Fl. Johnson as
County Judge, was rendered, on mo-
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24
FAIR DATES.

Colorado Fair dates have been
received at the Colorado Agri-
cultural College as follows:
Crowley County Fair, Sugar
City, September $40, inc.
Ell Paso County Fair, Calhan,
Sept. 29-Oct. 2. inc.
Lincoln County Fair, Hugo,
Sept. 1913, inc.
Farmers Fair. Fowler, Colo,
August %.
Arkansas Valley Fair. Rocky
Ford, Angus. 31-sep'. 2, inc.
Morgan County Fair, Fort
Morgan, Aug, 31.Sept. 3. inc.
Larimer County Fair, Loveland
Colo; Aug. 81 Sept. 8, inc.
Farmers & Stockgrowers,
Fair, Burlington, Sept. 22-25 inc.
Cheyenne County Fair, Chey-
enne Wells, 8-11 inc.
Conejose County Fair, Manassa
Colo, Sept. 1913, inc.
Montezuma County Fair. Cor
ez. Sept, 21-24, met.
Logan County Fair, Sterling,
Sept. 7-1O, inc.
State Fair, Pueblo, Colo,
Sept. 1918, inc,
st, Vrain Valley Fair, Long
mont, Sept. 7-10, inc.
Colorado Agricultural Fair,
Overland Park, Denver, Oct. 2-9
inc.
Cherry Pie Day, Manzanola.
July 9th.
Trinidad-Las An. County Fair,
Trinidad, Sept. 2l-24, inc.
!. Routt County Fair, Hayden,
ept. 15-16-17.
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24

tion by Mr.. Fox, seconded BY Mr..
Ramsey, action was deferred until
next regular meeting.
Claim of the Union Pacific Railway
Company for two hundred thirty mine
dollars and eighty-eight cents as pay
ment for putting in a grade crossing
ct Aroya, was laid over for future
consideration as in the opinion OF this
Board this claim is unjust.
The application of Chas. G. Turner
for County Judge and petitions ac-
comparing same were presented. On
motion by Mr. Ramsay, seconded by
Mr.. Fox, same was laid over.
The application of a. E. Bowe for
appointment as County Attorney was
presented. On motion b. Mr.. Fox,
seconded by Mr.. Ramsay, same was
laid over for future consideration.
The following monthly reports of
various county officers were audited,
approved and ordered placed ON file.
G. o. Sears. County Clerk.
F. j. Quinn, County Treasurer.
V. H. johnson, County Judge.
w. F. Williams, County Sheriff
DR.. III. G. Homer. Coroner.
Notification from the City Council
in regard to putting in sidewalks, was
then taken up and after due consider
alton, Clerk was instructed to adver-
tise for bids for the construction of
sidewalks on county property as the
council aforesaid may direct.
The following resolution offered by
Mir. Mayfeld was seconded by Mr..
Ramsay, and unanimously adopted,
to-wit:
Whereas, it is necessary, for the
public convenience that the highway
terminating at the Union Pacific Rail-
way Co,npany's right-of-way between
Section l., Township II, South of
Range AZ and Section II, Township IA
Range 43, heretofore laid out and
established, be extended from said
terminal point for d distance CT one
half mile.
And Whereas, such extension will
necessitate considerable expenditure
on the part of the owner OF such land
oven which the proposed extension
will be established in the removal of
buildings, etc.
And Whereas, in the opinion of this
Board, one Hundred and twenty five
dollars will be just and reasonable
compensation for the damages incur
red by him for the loss ofland and re-
moval of buildings.
Now, Therefore. be it resolved, That
the above stated sum be rendered Mr..
C. E. Ilibbee, the owner of the land,
as payment in full for such damages
as he may sustain.
The following bills We're audited,
allowed and warrants ordered drawn
on the proper funds in payment of the
same.
BILLS
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24

you to preserve an honorable
friendship with all peoples. that
our nation may at length. as me-
diator and friend of all. bring to-
gether in peace those lands that
are now divided by war. Den
yer News.
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24

No other business coming before the
Board at this time, an Adjournment
was taken on motion by Fox, second
ed by Ramsay until the next quarterly
meeting, July 9th, 1915,
(Seal) G.. 0. Sears. Clerk.
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24
Warrant Call.
Cheyenne Wells, Colo,
= June, 10, 1915.

The following warrants ON the
special school fund of the following
district are due and will cease TO bear
interest twenty days from above date
snecial SCHOOL [ ist.ict No 8
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24

Maurice Howard Janitor
laundry, seed, g. labor on G.
II. Yard. G5 So
Overland Garage Supplies
to County (light tips) $50
Esther B. Weir County
superintendent mileage q so
Esther Is. Weir County
Superintendent's Salary G6 81
F. j. Quinn Postage 6 90
w. F. williams Boarding
Prisoners G Is
w. F. Williams Sheriff'.s
expenses 3 90
J. H. Nelson Co. Assessors
field expenses 100 90
4 j. III. Nelson Co. Assessors
salary 100 90
C. o. Sears Postage and
postal cards IA 90
V. H. johnson County
Judges Salary 100 co
CO. Sears County Clerks
services 10 90
w. F. Williams Sheriff's
fees 10
r. Hardesty Mfg. Co., Gull
vcrts for roads SO 81
Amos Killion Road Labor 10 90
C. A. Magwire Board and
Room for Poor 24 co
DR.. G.. o. Booth Medical Aid
to poor 10 90
Cheyenne record., 1915-06-24

F. J. Quinn, Treasurer,
| IA 1t Cheyenne County, Colo
The Washington herald., 1915-10-09
HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES
ASSOCIATION FORMED
Organization Aims to Reach 75,OOO,.
600 in United States with
GOSPEL.

The National Highways and Hedget
Association has been organized here '.for
the purpose of reaching the 1900. 900 per-
sons in the United States who do not
hear the Gospel preached" The assocIa.
tion Is backed. among others. by DR.. n.
3. Shade. the Washington physician who
recently decided to devote his life to
Christian work.
1t is the intention of the association to
encourage the organization of auxiliary
branches in various cities and towns
throughout the country. A charter Is be-
ing prepared and the association will be
Incorporated In the near future.
The association holds weekly meetings
Thursday night at 7:3O o'clock In the
Pentecostal Nazarene Church. Sixth and
NJ streets southwest. A number of street
evangelists have been appointed vice
presidents and will act as members of an
executive committee to transact the busi-
ness of the association.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-09
Man OF 92 TO March
IN HOLY name PARADE
Bishops o. B. Corrigan and D. J.
O'Donnell Will Be Among Re-
viewing Clergmen.

Bishop o. B. Corrigan. Of Baltimore
and Bishop D. J. O'Connell. Of Richmond,
will be among the clergymen to review
the parade of more than 1900 members
Of the Holy Name Societies Of the Dis
trict and Maryland. when it passes UP
Pennsylvania avenue tomorrow after
noon. The pageant will be reviewed from
the south balcony Of the New Willard
Hotel
Bishop Corrisan is spiritual director Of
the archdiocesan union. The members
of the society at his church in Baltimore.
St Gregory's. will head the parade.
They will be escorted by tho band
from ST. Mary's Industrial School. over
which he exercises supervision.
The marshals and aids will wear frock
coats and silk hats and will carry canes.
The marchers will carry banners. some
/ef which will bear Scriptural legends.
One of the oldest marchers will be
Michael Cofrey. 80 years old. Q member Of
st. Peters Church for nearly sixty
years.
The marchers from Georgetown Uni
versity will carry with them the new silk
banner presented by Rev. E. N. Cor
bett, s. ].
The Washington herald., 1915-10-09
E. H. S. COMMISSIONERS
MAY BE COMPENSATED
Court Confirms Dismissal by District
Heads of Proceedings to Acquire
School Site.

The action Of the District Commission
ers In dismissing the proceedings to ac-
quire the four squares bounded by East
Capitol, B. Seventeenth and Nineteenth
streets northeast as a site for the new
Eastern High School was confirmed yes
to-day by Justice Anderson. of the Dis
trict Supreme Court.
The order followed a conference be-
tween Corporation Counsel Conrad H.
Syme and Attorneys J. J. Darlington
and John R!dout, representing the COM
mission Of appraisal. The court will de-
eide later its right to direct the pay
ment Of compensation to the members Of
the commission.
In answering the rule issued against
them the Commissioners Of the District
contended that the members Of the COM
mission Of appraisers were not parties
to the proceeding and were without au-
thority to dispute the powers Of the Dis
trict Commissioners. The Comissioners
stated they are willing to compensate
the appraisers. provided the amount
may be charged against the appropria-
ton for the high school site.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-09
DEFENDANTS SCORE IN
GETHSEMANE FIGHT
Court Dismisses Rule in Case of
Household of Ruth. No. 1856. Grand
United Order of Odd Fellows.

partial victory was won yesterday in
District Supreme Court by the defend
ants In the suit filed by twenty-seven
members Of the Gethsemane Household
Of Ruth, No. 1S6, of the Grand United
Order of Odd Fellows Of the District Of
Columbia. against host Of other men,
bers of the colored organization.
The court dismissed the rule compelling
the defendants to show cause why they
should not be restrained by the court
from disposing Of any Of the property
Of the organization pending the outcome
of the litigation. The court now has be-
fore 1t the question Of ordering the legal
members of the lodge to take q vote on
whether they shall pay to the subcom-
mittee on management the sum required
to restore the lodge to q place OF good
standing in the Grand Order.
The feud Is a bitter one. At q meet
Ing in May. 1914, Mary L. Barber was
supposedly elected Al delegate to Bos-
ton convention by q vote Of Is. to 3.
Roxie Burrell, one Of the defendants. says
that on questioning those who voted she
found twenty-seven persons who had cast
their ballots for her.
Consequently the organization formally
decided not to send q delegate to Boston.
Mary L. Barber went to the convention
regardless, Of this action. and whom she
returned she handed In her bill The
lodge would not honor It and - q result
was expelled from the order. Court pro-
csedlngs then were Instituted.
The plaintiffs are represented by Attor-
neys w. c. Martin and John Ridout. and
tho defendans's attorney y walter r.
. ~ -
The Washington herald., 1915-10-09
Orphan ASYLUM
100 YEARS OLD.
Washington City Institution
Will Celebrate Centennial
Next Saturday.
RECEPTION IS PLANNED
Field Day Exercises Will Be Given by
l32 Children Inmates-History
Interesting.
RECEPTION Is PLANNED

The centennial Of the establishment
Of the Washington City Orphan Asy-
! lum. located at Fourteenth and 8
streets northwest, will be celebrated
at the institution next Saturday after
noon from to o'clock with simple
,, but impressive exercises Tea will be
served. the asylum will be thrown
open for inspection, and visitors will
be received by members of the board
OF lady managers. 1t is probable that
a few brief addresses will be delivered.
Field day exercises will be held by
the children of the institution on the
grounds adjoining.
Mrs. Mary l.. Squires. the superin-
tendent has under her care 1872 chill
dren. These inmates are given ply
sical. mental and spiritual training.
The spacious brick building contains
ninety-five rooms. including two
school rooms and chapel. where
religious services are held regularly.
A playground adjoins the building.
The institution is the oldest orphan
asylum In the District. having a his
:ory of unusual interest. 1t was es-
tablished in the days following the
War 1872 when the proclamation
of peace sent a thrill Of joy through
warmest sympathy for the fatherless
children brought to public notice The
movement for the establishment Of the
institution was started by tho wife Of
Gen. John P. Van Ness. the first meet
ing for the purpose of organization
being held in tho Hall Of Representa-
tives. October 10. 1915. Mrs. James
Madison. wife Of President Madison.
was made president Of the institution.
Mrs. Madison Gave Cow.
The first homo Of tho asylum was IN a
frame house in Tenth street near Penn
sylvania avenue. Mrs. Madison served
as drectress of the asylum until the re-
tirement of President Madison to his Vir-
ginia home. On October II, 1915. COM
mittee was appointed to solicit aid. Mrs.
james Monroe, wife Of President Monroe,
gave $50.
In 1872 the asylum was moved to Q
house in Seventh street, between H and
streets northwest, and later was trans
ferred to a house in H street, between
Ninth and Tenth streets. In April, 1867,
the asylum was again moved to . large
residence in street northwest. between
Second and Third streets. where the in
stitution remained until May. 1876. when
the present structure at Fourteenth and
S streets was occupied. The corner stone
of the present building was laid July Is.
1865. but the structure was not ready for
occupancy until 1875.
The present board Of lady managers is
composed of Mrs. w. NJ. Merrick. Mrs.
4. T. Savers. Mrs. 8. w. Woodward.
Mrs. Adds B. Browne. Mrs. Andrew
Bradley, Mrs. w. v. Cox. Mrs. George
n. Beale, Mrs. William d. Colt. Mrs. Ben
HELEN, Mrs. A. L. johnson. Mrs. I. L.
johnson, Miss Julia C. Lindsey. Mrs. S.
o. Richey, Mrs. Wright Rfves. Mrs. L.
NJ Saunders. Miss Julia D. Strong and
Miss Carrie s. Tisdel.
The institution is Protestant