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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-15

and boasted ON OF the most "a.
vancod Ideas u modern lighting
equipment Yet It scarcely soemsd 70
warrant the passionate scrutiny witch
4. A. Buck was eostowine upon 4 So
rapt was his Raze,taat when tho leie-
phone bell shrilled unexpectedly IN the
hallway no started 70 that HE atick
sllpped on the polished floor, ana as
Emma McChesney and the stlil vol
ubls agent emerged from the kitchen
the digniied head Of the frm OF r. A.
Buck and company presented al ami.
mated picture. one leg IN the air, arms
waving wildly, expression at once
amazed and hurt.
Emma McCheaney surveyed hsm
wide-eyed. The agent, unruGed, con
tinued to talk on his way to the tele-
phone.
1T only looks small to you" he
was saying. Fact. is. more people
think it's too large. They object 70
a big kitchen. Too much work" He
gave his attention TO the Telephone.
Emma Mcchesney looked troubled.
She stood In the doorway. head on one
side. as n who coniures up q mental
picture.
Come here" she commanded sud.
denly, addressing the startled T. A.
"You nagged until l had TO take you
along. Here's a chance 10 justify your
coming. ! want your opinion on the
kitchen"
Kitchens" announced 7. A. Buck
Of the English clothes and the gar
denia, ARE my speciality" and entered
the domain Of the gas range and tho
sink.
Emma McChesney swept the infn-
iteslmal room with . large gesture.
Considering II as n kitchen, not
90 a locker, does It strike you az being
adequate?"
4. A. Buck, standing in the center
Of the room, touched all four walls
with his stick.
I've heard" he ventured, that
DEMONSTRATING 'em small this
year"
Emma McChesney's eyes took on q
certain wlstful expression. Maybe.
But whenever I've dreamed Of a home,
which was whenever / got lonesome
on the road, which was every evening
for ten years, I'd start to plan a kitch-
en-. A kitchen where you could put up
preserves. and a keg Of dill pickles.
and get a full-siEed dinner without get
ting things more than Just comfort.
ably cluttered."
T. A. Buck reflected. He tapped
his arms Is n who feels pressed for
room, with two people occupying
the room. as at present, the presence
OF one dill pickle would sort Of crowd
things. not to spesk OF q key OF 'em,
and the fuil-sized dinner. and the-er-
preserves. Still"
"As for a turkey" walled Emma Nc
Chesney, n would have to go U on
the FIRE escape TO haste IT,"
The swinging door opened to admit
the agent. Would you excuse me?
A party downstairs-lease-be back in
no time. Just look about--any ques-
Hons-glad 70 answer later"
Quits all right" Mrs. McChesney
assured him. Her expression was one
Of relief as the hall door closed be
hind him. Good! There's . spot in
the mirror over the mantel. I've been
dying to find out II It was q flaw in
the glass or only a Smudge."
She made for the living room. T.
A. Buck followed thoughtfully.
Thoughtfully and ~interestedly he
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-15

Perhaps I'm making a mistake. Per
haps ten years from now I'll be ready
to call myself a fool for having let
clip what the wise one would call
q 'shance.' But don't think 30, 7. A."
You know me too WELL" argued T.
A. Buck rather mlserably. But ut
least you know the worst OF me as
well as the best. You'd be taking no
risks"
Emma McChesney walked to the
window. There was a little silence.
Then she finished II with n clean
stroke. We've been good business
ohums, you and I. l hope we always
shall be. l can imagine nothing more
beautiful on this earth for a woman
than being married to a man she cares
for and who cares for her. But, T. A.,
you're not the man"
And then there were quick steps in
the corridor, a hand at the d~oor-knob,
a slim. tall figure in the doorway. EN-
ma McChesney seemed to watt across
the rooms and into the embrace Of
the slim, tall figure.
"Welcome-home!" she cried.
sketch in the furniture to suit your
self"
This is going 20 be gr~eat--greatl"
announced Jock. What do you know
about the Oriental potentate down
stairsl l guess Otis Skinner has
nothing or him when It comes-why,
hello, Mr.. Buckl"
He ratified on like a pleased boy.
He strobe over to shake hands with
Buck. Emma McChesney, cheeks
glowing, eyed him adoringly. Then
she gave a little suppressed cry.
Jock, what's h~appened?"
Jock whirled around like a cat
where? When? WHAT"
Emma McChesney pointed at him
with one shaking finger. "Youl You're
thizi You're-you're emaciated. Your
shoulders. where are they1 Your
your legs"
Jock looked down at himself. His
glance was pride. Clothes" he said
"Clothes7" faltered his mother.
You're losing your punch, motherI
You used 20 be up on mems rigging.
All the boys look like their own shad
ows these days. English cut. No
padding. No heels. Incurve At the
waist. Watch me walk" He tapped
across the room, chest ~concave, shout
ders limp, feet wide apart, chin thrust
forward.
/, do you mean to tell me that's YOU
present form Of lOcomotion?" demand
ed his mother.
II hope 30. Been pFacticing IL fol
: weeks. They call Il the juvenile jump
and all our best leading men have II
, I traIIed Douglas Fairbanks for davl
before ! .cAlly got It."
[ And the tension between 4. A. Bucl
and Emma Mochesney snapped viii
a jerk, and they both laughed. anI
laughed again, NJ Jocks air OF offend
cd dignity. They laughed until tn
. raneor in the heart Of the nan AM
the hurt and pity In the heart Of tn
4 woman melted into a b0nd Of lastinl
understanding.
a Go on-laugh!" sRid Jock. Say
mother, lie there a shower IN the bath
a room, hint" And was OF TO invest
gate.
The laughter trailed away int
n0thingness. Jock" called HE mott
a er. do you want your bedroom don
d In plain or stripesf"
I'll "Piain," came from the regions b
d yond, Got a lot OF pennants and o
r erything."
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09

Mrs. Curtis Jeffries returned
Tuesday from her visit in Mis-
soula.
Harry Burland and family
spent the Fourth camping on the
east lake shore at Yellow Bay.
A son was born last week
Thursday to Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Matthews at their home near
st. Ignatius. They were form
erly residents of Roman.
A. L. Crawford has disposed
of his interest in the cattle he
has been running since last sum-
mer. He contemplates buying
another bunch in the near fu-
ture.
w. M. Kinney last week
bought a full blood Hereford bull
of E. C. Eckley. The animal is
a yearling and is as fine a speci-
men as can be found anywhere.
Mr.. Kinney is very proud of his
purchase and while he paid a
handsome price he feels that it
is the best buy he could possibly
have made.
The Leon Ladies' Aid met on
Thursday with Mrs. Cary. AS
the president was absent, the
hostess, who is vice president,
presided. There was no import
ant business transacted and
after the serving of delicious re-
freshments and spending a social
hour the meeting was adjourned
to meet in two weeks with Mrs.
LoeWenstein.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09

Two days devoted to the proper
observance Of the Fourth of July,
and some stampede by the office
force, has caused the Pioneer to
be late in issuing this week and
also lacking in news matter. It
is the first offense, however, and
we hope the generous and for
giving natures of our readers
will prompt them to overlook and
forget.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Rathbone,
accompanied by their son and
two daughters, are visiting this
week with Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Rathbone and family. w. E. is
a cousin of the Pioneer man and
they are on the way from their
home in Eldora, Iowa, to the
coast, where they will visit rel
atives and take in the Panama
Pacific fairs at San Francisco and
San Diego. Mr.. Rathbone is vice
president of tina First National
bank of Eldora, where he started
in some Is years ago as a book
keeper, gradually climbing up to
his present position. Born and
raised in that great agricultural
state, he is a good judge of the
possibilities and productive ca
pacity of farm lands, and when
he unequivocally states that the
Mission valley stands at the top
in this class, we take it that he
has been most favorably i'm
pressed. Himself and family are
delighted with the scenic beauty,
the climate and country gener-
ally.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
FIippant filings.

Sherman omitted to go on record
about neutrality.-Wall Street Journal.
The highest ambition Of the Panama,
canal seems to be to act us much like
folding bed as a canal can act-Chi-
cago Herald.
Philadelphia is to teach geography by
moving pictures That is about the
only way to keep up with European
geography lndianapoiis News.
We shall miss having to listen to peo-
pie who nave been to Europe this sum-
mer. but already people who have seen
the San Francisco fair are returning
Detroit Free Press.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Sterling
are rejoicing over the arrival of
a 4th of July son. Mr.. Sterling
couldn't hold himself and left
early the next morning to cele-
brate the event at the Stampede
in Missoula. We didn't see him,
but if he did ''cut 'er loose, :"
there appears to have been ample
excuse. Both mother and new
son are doing fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Rice of
Butte were guests at the Daven-
port home north of Roman from
Sunday until Tuesday. Mr..
Rice also renewed acquaintance
with many Of his old friends in
Roman. He will be remembered
as one of the first contractors in
Roman and built many houses
now standing and a large num-
Der of those that went up in the
big fire two years ago.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
Recent Inventions.

Paper clubs for policemen. practical
~ indestructible. have been invented
by an Englishman.
A cone shaped adjustable cover has
been invented that will fit any orui
nary sized cooking utensil.
A gas meter has been invented that
automatically prints bills for the gas
that has passed through it when lev.
err is pressed.
Two Wisconsin inventors have pat.
ented kerosene lamp that is auto
matically extinguished If upset or even
lifted from support.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09

Joe Cernik has bought the John
Matejka eighty west of Roman.
Leslie Young of Moiese valley,
visited this week with his sister,
Mrs. Joe Cernik.
Fred Potvin returned from the
Stampede driving a sphinx and
span new Ford.
Among the 13 Montana post
masters to have their salaries re-
duced $500 per year is that of
Poison, While 13 postmasters
in the state were reduced $500,
80 received an increase of 5000.
Marriage licenses were issued
Tuesday of this week to Alvan
B. Brunette of Wallace, Idaho,
and Marguerite Haney of Roman,
and to Frank Carroll of Hot
Springs and Blanche M. Sloan,
of Sloan, Montana.
A party composed Of the Misses
Winnie and Thelma Brown,
Marie Myers, Mrs. H. N. Carper,
Don Rathbone, Caska Allen,
Cecil Peltier and Henry Joendel
spent Sunday and Monday on
the lake shore at Blue Grade.
Miss Barbara A. Kahn, the
very efficient teacher in the pri-
mary department of the Roman
schools, left Wednesday for Mis-
soula where she will spend a
couple of months enjoying her
vacation. Just before leaving
Miss Kahn made proof on her
homestead north Of Roman.
H. R. Grostein, who will have
charge of the Scarce store at
Horte, arrived last week from
Deer Lodge. On Tuesday of
this week he went out and took
charge of the business. Mr..
Horte will remain for a short
time, when he will take a trip
with the hope of its beneftting
his health.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09

= Miller, the Timer, will be in
Roman Tuesday, July 18th, II
Mrs, VIM. Stub, who has been
a guest at the G. F. Foster home ,'
has returned to St. Paul.
D. D. Hull and family spent
Sunday on the east lake shore
and Monday at St. Ignatius.
D. N. Mason attended the
meeting of school trustees at the
University in Missoula Wednes-
day of this week.
Mrs. Thos. McHutcheon. who
has been visiting her brother. G.
F. Foster and family, left last
week Thursday for her home in
Canada, Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
accompanying her to Ravalli.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Lemire.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Broughton,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Stansbury
and Ross Lemire drove to Kalis-
pell on the 18th and enjoyed a
picnic dinner on the lake shore.
Rev, Edward Smith, dis trict
superintendent of the Butte dis
trict, was a visitor in Roman
yesterday. The annual confer
ence occurs in Butte on August
Is, and Rev. Smith is out over
his district closing up the bust
ness affairs Of the various
churches prior to that time.
The showers of the past few
days, together with the splendid
rain of today, will be a great help
to all spring crops and there is
little doubt now that the yield of
spring grains will equal the fall
crop. The question now upper
most in the minds of all is, how
can the enormous crop be har-
vested and marketed.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09

Mich Cows for Sale. Mrs. H. Bill
lings, Roman. 1O-11p
Hogs for Sale, all kinds.-T. NJ.
Haney, Sec. 2, 2O-21. 1O-11p
Rough Lumber at Johnson S saw mill
at S11, 90 per ZOO feet.-A. A. Dix. Z
Seasoned Wood. Fir Posts, and good
Rough Lumber, for sale by A. A. Dix,
Roman, Mont. 2tf
FOR SALE-Black mare yrs. old.
weight 1925 pounds; and her mule colt,
weeks old.--Rev. B. Molthan, resi-
dence across the road from Mud creek
school. 10
FOR SALE-One 5 year old Perch
eron stallion, weight 1900; also mares
ranging in weight from 1900 to 1900
pounds. Two with foal. Cash or on
time.-H. j. Vessey, Roman. Z
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
Short Stories.

Reindeer are more numerous in Nor
way than horses.
The services Of about 10000 are re.
quired tD take census Of this coun-
try.
In the United States there are 6.3G1.-
SOP farms. with total acreage Of $751;
79S,325.
There are now sixty-seven bird re-
serves in the United States where wild
fowl may live unmolested.
A law in Montreal compels the bak-
ers Of that city to stamp on each loaf
its weight and their initials.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
For Sale

80 acres, miles from Roman on Mud
creek; all under fence, house 16x24,
hay shed 30x10O, chicken house, milk
house, SO acres of meadow land, nice
garden, about 200, 900 feet of saw tim
Der mile from saw mill. Reason for
selling, age limit. Small cash payment,
balance long time at per cent.
w. ]. EGAN,
II Roman, Montana.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
Young Canaries For Sale

We have just received direct from
the importers St. Andreasberg Roller,
which was trained in Germany. The
Rollers are known as the sweetest song
birds of the canary family. Our young
birds will be taught to sing by this
bird. You will find prices reasonable.
Call or write,
1l-l2 E. S. DAVIS, Roman.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
GranarieS

We are the Roman selling agent for
Roman Milling Co. lumber, figured both
here and at the mill. Also shingles,
building paper and cement. Every
thing in building material.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
For Sale

Some choice dairy cows, also a few
Durham heifers, Price $4,000 and up.
One mile south and 3ls miles east of
the Post creek stage station.
R. M. HAWKINS,
9-12 St. Ignatius, Mont,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
Fish Stories

You can back them up if you buy
your flies, leaders, lines, reels and poles
from Big Store. Big variety to choose
from.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
Play Ball

Big kids and little kids should have
recreation. Balls, bats, mitts, etc. at
Big Store drug department.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
Prices Talk

Read Big Store Harvest Special price
list; everything you need priced to get
your trade and of quality to hold
your trade.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
Hay Talk

Mowers, rakes, tedders, stack ers,
rope, track, block and tackle. Every
thing to make 'er hum. Big Store
hardware department.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
Take a Picture

Big Store sells Eastman kodaks,
films and supplies-drug department.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
Report of the Condition of the
Roman State Bank.

at Roman, in the State of Montana at the close of
business, June 23rd 1916
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts -S106,319 81
Overdrafts secured and I'M
secured ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1854 46 S109973 II
Tax Certificate ----------- SASS
Banking house, furniture and fixtures 5000 90
Other real estate owned ----- 2,O74 So
Cash reserve in bank, viz:
specie l,2I5 do
Currency 3,432 90
4,707 45
Due from banks and bankers 1908 Is
2O,77o6o
Checks and other cash items 500
Exchanges for clearing house 1870 20894 30
Total ---- 139,O27 Is
LIABILITIES
CAPITAL stock stock paid ill., 25,ooo 90
Undivided profits less ex-
penses and taxes paid -- 2,4O6 50 $31, 406 60
Individual deposits subject
ITO to es 80 ,5;+ 6o'9d3 30 80
Time certificates of deposit 1851 OS
Cashiers checks outstanding 451 "a
Savings department deposits 1864 81 1920 Is
Notes and bills rediscounted ----- $500 90
Total OPT Is
State of Montana, County of Missoula, IS:
!, G. E Broughton. cashier of the above-named
bank, do soemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. G. E. BROUGHTON. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Both day
of June, 1915. JOHN P. SWEE
Notary Public, in and for Missoula County,
State of Montana, residing at Roman. Montana
Correct--Attest:
A. J. BRowER,
w. S. HOLLINGSWORTH
Directors
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09
WANTS,F0R SALE,E7c
Country Produce

Eggs zoe; cream 2lc. Big Store al
ways pays the top. $40
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-09

at Roman, in the State of Montana at the close of
business, June 23rd, 1915.
RESOURCES
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-09-18
Breakfast Food

So, dear mother, if you are not GO
ing to be content until you know your
children are absolutely safe. you may
as well go to your grave. the only
place where there is no danger.
Every morning as we step out of
the door. it is as if We We're soldiers
going to battle; bullet may get US.
We cannot be safe. But we can be
unafraid, which is far better.
We can be cheerful. And the cheer
fu! person is always a bit of hero.
The .ife-word is not Surety; it is
this: Assurance.
The armour of the soul is not Pro-
lection; it is COURAGE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-09-18
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.

We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-09-18
DIED,
LOCAL NOTES.

4 new packet line is being run from
Elk Landing to Baltimore. This will
he great accommodation to our mer-
chants and farmers.
Cummings & Bradbury, engaged in
the bread, cracker and cake business,
have dissolved partnership. Mr.. Cum
mirgs will continue the business.
The gunners are popping" at the
raj. on the marsh, but they are quite
poor a. yet.
A basket picnic will be held near
Battle Swamp on Saturday the Odd.
Lords cotton factory. which has
been idle since 1861. was put in opera
ton last week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-09-18

Halls Catamh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price 10 cents per bottle Sold by all Drug
bsts
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-09-18
E,kton. Md. September l6, 1865.
THE MARKETS.


Wheat, white, $500; wheat, red.
Sl.9J; corn, 50; oats, ~.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-09-18

mayoralty campaign, and also fine pic
lures Illustrating our naval prepared
less and the progress of the Woman's
Suffrage Movement. The Intaglio sec
tioH will be wei worth framing. and
altogether the Evening Ledger's Ami
yersary Number was unique news
E&yeV.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-09-18
Every Home Needs a Faithful Cough
And Gold Remedy.

Nh'h seasons change and colds appear
M"'h you first detect cold after sittinv nrNt
10 one VINO has snee2cd, then it is that tried
"na TESTED remedy should be faithfully used Il
-. wrote a testimonial before, but know
positively that for myself and family DR.
h'hH New Discovery is the best cough remedy
and SI0O od,s
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-09-18
Hows This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure
The Washington herald., 1915-09-06
GERMANS DEDICATE
iron HINDENBURG"
Great Wooden Statue to Be Made
Metal by Nails Driven for
Relief Work.

Berlin wireless via Sayville), Sept. g.
bright autumn morning ushered in the
second day Of the dedication of the Iron
Hindenburg"
thousands of persons gathered around
the colossal wooden statue Of the popu-
lar field marshal. which is to be changed
into metal by driving nails into 1t until
II Is one mass Of metal Proceeds of the
sale OF the nails are to be devoted to
relief work. The nails are sold by a
committee. The payment of 100 marks
Cabout s2D entities the purchaser to drive
a gold nail into the column. Five marks
Cabout sl.22l buys silver nail. Princess
August Wilhelm, representing the En-
press. was the first to drive a gold nail.
The famous singing society of Berlin.
the Liedertafel, occupied places on the
column OF Victory platform. When the
tall figure of the imperial chancellor. Won
Bethmann-Hollweg. appeared there were
loud cheers from the enthusiastic crowu.
Frantic waving of handkerchiefs greeted
the royal carriage bearing Frau Won
Hindenburg. a ine-looking elderly lady;
Frau Ludenderof and Princess August
Wilhelm.
The chancellor praised and thanked the
German armies and their leaders, tore
most among whom. he said. was Won
Hindenburg. now the national hero.
AS the speaker closed the crowds gave
cheers for the Emperor. As a Zeppelin
and a Parseval eoursed above the crowd
broke out in the anthem. 'Deutschland
Deutschland. Mayor Wermuth. on be-
half OF the city of Berlin. took charge
of the monument and called for three
cheers for Won Hindenburg, which were
given with enthusiasm.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-06
BURLESON SOON WILL
APPOINT Chief CLERK
Many Eligible for Position in Post
Office Department Held by
NJ. o. Chance.

The Postoffice Department has made
it known that a long list of employees
are being considered by Postmaster
General Burleson for appointment as
chief clerk to succeed NJ o. Chance.
Among those considered are J. B.
Cady, assistant chief clerk; William /.
Denning. superintendent of supplies
and equipment; G. D. Ellsworth, su-
perintendent, division of salaries and
allowances; A. A. Fisher. chief clerk
of the bureau of the First Assistant
Postmaster General; George Fisher,
of the bureau of the Second Assistant
Postmaster General: F. f. Frazier,
chief clerk of the bureau of the First
Assistant Postmaster General; c. H.
Fullaway, assistant director OF the di-
vision of postal savings; Malcom Ker-
lin, superintendent, division of regis
tered mails; H. Lovejoy, of the bu-
reau of the Third Assistant Postmas-
ter General: Marvin Mclean, superin-
tendent of the division of dead letters;
Robert Lee Maddox, superintendent.
division Of foreign mails; George
Stone. assistant superintendent Of the
division Of railway mail service. ana
George l.. Wood, superintendent of the
division of rural mails
All OF these men entered the serv-
ice through competitive examina tions,
ice employees, entitled to consideration
for promotion to the position of chief
clerk of the department under the
civil service laws and regulations. The
chief clerk will be selected from
the number above named and
of the appointment will
be made within the next few days
The Washington herald., 1915-09-06

In Cochin China parties desiring to
get a divorce break a pair OF chopsticks
in the presence of witnesses, and the
thing is done.