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to make better showing in future.
The company is composed almost en-
tirely of Portuguese.
That the work of the guard must
be kept up in every particular is the
intention Of Col. Riley. During the
record target season CT June and July
the regular weekly drills have been
calledoff by several of the companies.
as the officers, nen-coms and some OF
the men are on duty every Sunday,
but the first OF August will see re-
sumption of regular company. battal-
ion and regimental drills.
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1st Lieut.. ]. B. Corbly, 18th Infan
try, Schofield Barracks. Honolulu. is
on leave of absence and is at the
Hotel st. Francis, says the San Fran
cisco Examiner.
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Prisoners and soldiers at Alcatray
ore to receive the advantages of the
Extension Division OF the University
Of California, according to plans for
the improvement of the educational
system of the disciplinary barracks.
announced by Capt. C. r. Rowland,
commandant.
Instead of locking the men in cells
after dinner. Capt. Rowland has ar
RANGED classes of instruction between
6:15 and $3.50 p. m. The prisoners
and soldiers are ranked in classes.
Soldiers of disciplinary companies.
about to be restored to duty. go in the
first class, The second is composed
of men. who have committed military
offenses. The third class is composed
OF felons and others who can never
be restored to duty
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In the recent popularity contest held
by the Liggett-Myers Tobacco Compa-
ny at the post exchanges in the yicin-
ity Of Honolulu. Pvt. Romeo Yienvenue
OF Company d. I'd Infantry, was win
ner with vote Of $4,000 His near
est competitor was Sergt. King of
Fort Ruger. with a vote OF nearly 100.-
600 less. The prize offered was new
Indian two-cylinder motorcycle.
Cheyenne record., 1915-12-02
CIR AND VIEW

D. E. Pfost left Wednesday fer
Ramah. Colo.
Ben Herzel is working for c..
T Pfost this week.
c 7. Pfost ard Irwin Rahe were
in Cheyenne Wells Monday.
J. H. Rahe left for Ames, Iowa
where he will spend the winter.
Thanksgiving was blown in by
a heavy wind. guess everybody
ought to be thankful for that.
Cheyenne record., 1915-12-02
SUNNY SIDE

There has been several light
SHOWS this week.
Corn shuckirg is the order of
day.
The entertainment and box
supper at Sunny Side Wednesday
night was a grand success. and
was enjoyed by all. About SIS 90
was taken in.
Cheyenne record., 1915-12-02
Prairie Queen Lodge No. ~
Rebekah.

Will meet every first and third Mon
day evening of each month. at the
|. o. o. +. Hall. Visiting members
cordially invited.
Mrs, Letta V. Mason, n. G..
Mrs. Mary Spear, Rec. Sec.
Cheyenne record., 1915-12-02
ARAPAHOE

r. A. Bacon was delivering rye
to w. F. Wyant Tuesday.
DR.. Dickson spent the latter
part of last week in Denver.
Mrs. Bert Howard is visiting
her parents at Hays Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Storment
are the proud parents of q baby
girl.
Will Howard, wife and little
daughter spent. Sunday at J. N.
Snide S.
Phillip Ogley ate Thanksgiving
dinner with his brother an d fam
lily at Weskan.
Durfey and Washburne also W
G. Hunter were delivering cattle
in town Tuesday.
Grandpa Wyant has returned
hume after an extended visit
with relatives in Iowa.
L, NJ. Dickson and family Mr..
and Mrs, Phelps were Sunday
guests at the Wiedman home.
Donald Graham, who has been
working near Cole P. O. spent
Thanksgiving with his parents in
town.
Walter Snyder who is employ
cd at the lumber yard is nursing
y bruised foot caused by falling
timbers.
Mrs. T. S. Calvert Of Reeves
Mo. is visiting her sister Mrs. J.
N. Snyder and other relatives in
e conrtry,
Mr.. Walker accidently fell from
a stack of feed last Friday, a3d
has since been suffering with a
DdGly SplHlileu 1oJI.
c. F. Kibbec's residence is
nearing completion and is \
dwelling of which any communi-
ty should be proud.
Miss Susie Green returned Sat-
urday to her home in Kit Carson
county, Miss Stella Rahe has ta
ken her pace at W. HoWard's.
C. F. Kibbee has purchased
John Owens Ford runabout, and
will convert it into d five passen-
ger car by supplying a larger
body.
Sam Snyder's barn, 36x7O feet
is under construction, 1t is visi
bic for miles and adds greatly to
the Improvements on Mr.. Say
ders place.
Mrs. w. E. Williams left last
Thursday, for a short visit at
Burlington Kans. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. C. Owens are looking after
the ranch in her absence.
Every one is busy gathering
corn, threshing and taking care
of other abundant crops. Each
farmer could use to advantage
from two to five or six extra men
for several weeks.
Mrs. Delno Sawyer and Helen
visited at Arena and Cheyenne
Wells last week. Mr.. Sawyer is
expected home soon. John Hud-
son has had charge Of the Sawyer
ranch during the absence of this
young couple, and from all re-
ports has handled the stock in a
commendable way. This speaks
we'll for the young man.
! Miss Charlotte Alternately has
purchased some lots and has the
material on the ground for the
Cheyenne record., 1915-12-02
WARRANT CALL
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
November 25. 1915.

NUVUIIIOtT u, lJI'1.
The following County and School
Warrants are due and payable ut the
office of the County Treasurer. and
will cease to bear interest thirty days
from the above date on County War
rants and twenty days on School War
rantS.
+. J. Quinn, County Treasurer
General School District No. !
Cheyenne record., 1915-12-02
MEMBER COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION

Published every Thursday in Cheyenne Wells
Cheyenne county Colorado. and entered at the
pos toce second class mail matter April 3. 1912
under the Act Of March 3. 1879
Cheyenne record., 1915-12-02
Subscription One Dollar per Year

ADVERTISING RATES
Display advertising l0c per inch
each insertions: locals sc per line each
Insertion
Cheyenne record., 1915-12-02

Peter Halde, Of First View, was
in Cheyenne Wells last Saturday
and called on the printer.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
DRURY WILL CHARGES
DENIED BY AMBROSE

A fiat denial OF all the allegations in
the petition TO remove him as one OF
the administrators and one of the trus-
tees OF the estate OF William &. Drury
Is made by William T.. Ambrose in an
answer filed today to the rule to show
cause In the proceedings instituted by
George w. Drury.
Mr.. Ambrose states that the charge
that Mr.. Drury was unable to obtain a
statement OF his accounts and a fun
knowledge concerning them Is false.
He submits to the court complete
statement Of the account which has
been given 10 the Probate Court. and
also furnishes checks and vouchers IN
the account of George w. Drury.
With reference to the appointment by
the court OF Mr.. Ambrose as administra-
tor. the answer sets forth that applica-
ton was made originally for the ap-
pointment OF George w. Drury as one
OF the administrators. but that his sis
ter opposed his appointment, and that
after bitter contest in which fifty az
fidavits were produced on both sides the
court refused to appoint George W.
Drnry as administrator and named Mr..
Ambrose.
The answer alleges that George w.
Drury repeatedly. through a course OF
years. expressed his entire approval OF
the course OF action by Mr.. Ambrose
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
ENGINEERS DISCUSS
LIGHTING OF STREETS
Delegates Also Received at
White House by President
and Visit Fort Myer.

Scientific street lighting in general
was discussed today, and the street
lighting eybtem OF Washington VIII
be disci.sred this evening at tho con
vontion Of the Illuminating Engineer
"lXterior illumination has not KEEP
abreast Of the advancements IN IN
terror illumination." said F.; a
mand for better street lighting. and
ately designed systems"
The discus sion Of the street lighting
system of the District Will be based
OH a description OF the system here
contained S.... IN pamphlet ample sIssr EiyIsn 0S'
Allen, electrical engineer Of the Dis.
trict, is author OF the pamphlet. which
deals especially with the lighting OF
Sixteenth street northwest.
The convention members with wives
and other guests were received at the
White House at noon by Presiden,
Wilson. At o'clock they boarded
special cars to go to Fort Myer to
witness O. cavalry drill.
THE Lighting OF Ships was the SUD
Ht pager 9es fesd %h probems Of sh,
tyarchlight as well as with the interior
Illumination Of vessels.
II. T. Spaulding went more deepl,
into the problem Of lighting Of pass
morning were Compensated Test Plat.
for Iflumina ton Photometers," by w. r
Little and c. II. Sharp. and The U.s.
of Portable Photometers." w. +. Little
For this afternoon there are sched
uled papers on Street Lighting witt
Gas Lamps" by G. 8. Barrows; "Ar'
Lamps for Street Illumination" c. A
p. Halvorson: TYPES OF 1ncandescen
Lamps and Their Relation to the Stree
Lighting Problem" w. II. Robinson
and "A Practical Application OF tn,
Principles of Scientific Street Lighting.
II. A. Vaughan.
For tomorrow afternoon an auto
mobile ride for ladies through Zoo Parl
morrow evening a banquet at the VIII
lard.
At the scientific sessions tomorrow tn
reading of papers will he continued.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
ROUMAN|A EXCITED
OVER GERMAN PERIL
Bucharest at Fever Heat as
Kaiser Concentrates on Bal.
kan Border.

ROME, Sept. N.-Three more nations
BULGARIA, Roumania, and Greece. may
plunge into the world war before the
flrst snow falls In the Balkans. Rou-
mania and Greece are feverishly watch
ing their neighbor. Bulgaria. ready to
cast their lot with the allies the mo
mont she decides to 60 to Germany's aid.
The Roumanian capital Is wildly ex.
cited over rumors that large bodies OF
German troops were transported through
Hungary last week, and are concentrated
near Temesvar, within striking distance
Of both the Serbian and Roumanian
frontiers.
The official statement issued at ber-
lin yesterday. reporting the arrival OF
German batteries on the Austro-Serpian
border, evidently had not been receiveo
in Roumania when Bucharest dispatches
were filed to Rome late yesterday.
Despite the promise sent by the AUS
trian foreign Office. tho Austro-Rouma-
nian border has not been reopened. NO
trains have been permitted to pass Tor
more than q fortnight. according to re-
ports reaching here. and oil travellers
are halted by Austrian frontier patrols.
The Roumanians believe forces are BE-
ing massed close to their frontier Tor a
demonstration in case Roumania show
signs Of entering the war on the side OF
tho allies.
The greatest military activity since
the beginning Of the war 3s reported
at both Sonia and Athens. Bulgarian
troops are marching through their capi-
tai daily.
every method to stir the people to en-
thusia SIN for Bulgarian participation In
E the war The German minister to 3ul-
garia was received in audience by Ple-
mier Rados.avon yesterday. Sotia dis
patches are beginning to bear evidence
Of close censorship.
The Greek premier, Vanizelos. has
been in daily conference with members
Greek war party" that returned him
TO Office after his resiRnation
The Washington times., 1915-09-21

sral Grants personal body guard at
City Point. Va. In 1854. When Grant
learned Of Early's purpose to attack
Baltimore and Washington he decided
TO rush troops to the National Capital.
The Twenty fifth. ordered to wash.
inEton. embarked on a steamer and
was on its way down the James river
TO Chesapeake bay an hour later. The
followtng day the vessel reached Bal
tmore. where the regiment scrambled
aboard a train Of coal cars and hur-
ried to Washington.
Arriving here at midnight Of July
10. the regiment made a rapid march
up Seventh street to Fort Stevens
and formed In a skirmish line about
o'clock the following morning.
Earlys forces were soon found and
the Confederates gave tho Boys In
Blue" welcome volley at close range.
Sergeant Starbuck and Sergeant Rich
ardson fell after the first volley. The
oattle lasted until noon Of July l2.
sergeantss Starbuck and Richardson
with forty-one companions are buried
IN battle-ground Cemetery near Fort
stevens. the graves forming a circle
IN the center of which STANDS a flag
staff.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
BOYCOTT Of c. A. R.
CALLED A MISTAKE
Committee In Charge Of Seat
Sale Declines Responsibility
for Use of Non. Union Men.

Great surprise was expressed today
by members Of the citizens COMMITTEES
and Chamber Of Commerce over the
action Of the Central Labor Union In
ordering a boycott OF the G. A. r.
parade Erandstands because OF their
construction by non-union and out-of.
town carpenters.
It was stated that the citizens com.
mfttee. Of which william r. GUIDE
president OF the Chamber Of Commerce
Is chairman. had but two stands con.
structed and these were put up by the
Sloan Construction Company, OF Wash.
ington. which employs union labor.
The citizens committee sold ther Ugh,
to construct and sell seats on the other
ten stands to the highest bidder. The
successful bidder employed his owr
nothing to do with the matter after
selling the right to build the stand.
Although 1t was admitted that some
Of the carpenters employed by the high
bidder might be non-union men, II was
also pointed out that the workmen were
the same artisans who constructed the
stands for the Wilson inauguration and
me dedication OF the Columbus statue
In front of Union Station.
Feeling that the Central Labo,
Union had made a mistake in adopt.
ing resolutions Of censure for the
Sitlzens committee and Chamber OF
Commerce without Ascertaininr me
rea! facts in the case, and being dis
inclired to engage IN a controvers,
wnen there was no occasion for IL
otncials of the committee and cham.
Der refrained from making any for.
mai statement today
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Dvinsk Under Siege AS
Civil Population Quits
City Under Shelling

BERLIN (via Tho Hague). Sept n
The outer defenses Of Dvinsk. blocking
the road to Petrograd, have been under
heavy attack by German artillery fol-
more than thirty-six hours. The civil
population has evacuated the city. The
battle for the Dvinsk bridgehead Is
, about to begin.
Only meager dispatches have been
received regarding the fighting south
east Of wilma. Reports than Won Hin.
deaburR and tho Bavarians are clos
Ing in and are about to capture big
Russian army have aroused great en-.
thusiasm. but the war office reports
do lot indicate how near the envelop.
Ing movement is approaching success
Reports reached here last night that
Bavarian troops have arrived at the
railway leading south through Ida
cutting the last line Of Russian re-
treat, but there was no confirmation
Military critics generally took the
view that while large numbers Of pris-
oners will be taken In the next few days
! fighting in the wilma region. the main
Russian army probably will make its
escape.
The Russians in the region east of
Pinsk are attempting t. check Macken-
sens advance. 1t Is admitted that the
German progress has been somewhat t
delayed bv repeated Russian counter
attacks delivered with great vigor.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21

with operations Of yesterday and last
niRht reported no cessation OF the ar
ullery actions.
Violent Near Arras.
French troops have gained foothold
on the right bank Of the Aisne- Marne
canal at Sapemreul. The Germans made
a valiant counter-attack but were re-
pulsed. leaving many dead.
The cannonading last night was most
violent north Of Arras. The French
poured steady rain Of shells upon
enemy positions east of the Beth me
road and east Of Noulette and the
Lorette Hills.
Before Beauvraignes and south of
Roye. a lively rifle fusillade accom-.
panied the artillery duel last night and
infantry clashes. Of minor Importance
German artillery Violently sheiled
the outskirts Of Mourmelon, the French
replying enerEetically," said the IN
cial communiaue. French gunners
successfully bombarded enemy positions
In the woods on the Meuse heights and
x!so at several points on the Lorraine
front. where German trench dissers
French troops made noteworthy
progress during the night at Hart
and bombs
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
New Dirigibles Ready
For Delivery to Navy

Within a few weeks. the first Of the
navy dirigibles will be ready for de-
livery. The Connecticut Aircraft Com
pany. which has the contract, has so
notified the Navy Department. The
parts will be assembled In Boston and
the dirigibles shipped to Pensacola. Fla.
to the navy aeronautic station. where
trials are to be made.
The new balloon is comparatively
small. being about 1s0 feet long. 1t will
be equipped with new features. obser-
vers noted abroad. 1t will have a l4O-
horsepower engine and twin propellers
Of the swivel type.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
German Works Destroyed
By Steady Bombardment
From French Batteries

PARIS. Sept. n.-Countless German
works were destroyed. other enemy
positions were made untenable. and the
way paved for q possible Anglo-French
offensive movement by the furious
bombardment Of the past three weeks
along the entire battle front.
An official statement this afternoon
explained the reasons for the cannon
ade that for duration and number of
shells poured in upon the enemy's
trenches surpassed any previous artil.
lery storm Of the war
''These heavy artillery actions alons
struction Of divers enemy works" said
the official statement. These cannon
ades. often unaccompanied by infantry
attacks. were intended to des troy wor-
leuses. demolish enemy shelter places,
impede the concentration Of enemy
troops and render 1t impossible for the
enemy to hold certain works.
War of Attrition.
"Day and night storms of French,
shells descended upon the enemy's
communication trenches. encampments
bridges, and supply columns. The ef'
ficaey of the French fire through the
entire bombardment was proven by
the reports nf our aerial observers who
constantly flew along the front noting
the results Of tho cannonades Ger
man prisoners also admitted that the
damage done their positions was mos
serious.
The amount of ammunition expended
Jroves the resources OF France In
shells The tncessant activity gav'
assurance that a war Of attrition coul,
continue with small losses for ou
forces"
This afternoons communicate. dealint
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Death Claims Victim
Of Straw Ride Accident

Alonzo 8. Eaton. twenty-one years old,
o. lSs street northwest, died at Cas-
ualty Hospital today as the result of
INJURIES received Sunday morning when
a motor truck In which he and a num-
o. straw ride was struck by a street
car at Eleventh and streets northeast.
Whether Eaton's death was due d.
rectly to fracture and disloca ton of the
hip or from shock which augmented an
illness from which he previously had
been suffering will be determined by an
autopsy which Deputy Coorner Carr
Will perform today. An inquest will
be held at the District Morgue tomor.
row morning at II O'clock
'Eaton was the most seriously hurt OF
those injured In the accident. Three
other members Of the party were only
slightly injured wher. knocked of the
truck
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Washington Stores
Will Close During
Parade of G. A. r

Many OF washinston's larger stores.
as q mark Of respect for the members
OF the G. A. r.. will close their estab-
lishments between 10 and 1a:3o o'clock on
September %, the day Of the grand pa
rade. which 10 TO be reviewed by Tresi-
dent Wilson.
The suggestion was made by the Re
tell Merchants Association. and Ave OF
the largest OF the department stores
have already notified Secretary Charles
J. Columbus that they propose to sus-
pend business during the period stipu-
lated. This will not only be tribute
to the old soldiers, but will AFFORD tho
employees In the stores an opportunity
to witness the parade.
The establishments which have al
ready announced their intention to close
are Woodward & 'Lothrop: s. kann.
Sons & Co.. Lansburgh q Bro. the
Palais Royal, and Goldenberg's.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
South Washingtonians
Will Meet Tomorrow

A meeting OF the South Washington
Citizens Association will be held in the
Sunday School room OF the Fifth Bap-
ttst Church tomorrow evening at s
o'clock.
The members Of the association have
been especially requested to attend this
meeting and all persons interested In
the development Of the southwest Sec
ton Of the city are also invited.
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Cruelty Alleged In
Wife's Plea for Support

Cruelty is alleged in a petition for
maintenance filed In the District Su-
prcme Court today by Mrs. Mathilde
Dobbins against John II. Dobbins. a
travelling salesman. Mrs. .Dobbins ex-
presses the belief that her husband was
the author Of certain anonymous let
tcrs she received.
Justice Mccoy cited Doobins to show
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Fire Destroys Houseboat
AS Owner Rides Inside

Report Of fire which destroyed q
houseboat anchored in the Little River
near the Aoueduct. was made to the
police of the Seventh precinct today.
The fire occurred yesterday morning.
and completely destroyed the boat.
Robert Barr. the owner. escaped in
rowboat. The loss was $780,
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
lumbia-Fair tonight and Wednesday
cooler tonight; fresh westerly winds.
day; cooler tonight; fresh westerly
winds.
Virginia-Fair tonight and Wednes-
day; cooler tonight; fresh westerly
winds.
Forecast for the middle Atlantic
States for the week beginning Wednes-
day. September %: Fair and moderately
cool weather the first half Of the week
with probability OF frosts in the noun
tain districts Wednesday and Thursday
nights. The latter part OF the week
Will be unsettled and warmer with a
probability Of showers Saturday or
Sunday
The Washington times., 1915-09-21
Defenders of Capital To
Have Reunion Here
During Encampment

Survivors Of the Twenty-flfth New
York Volunteer Cavalry. who helped
save Washington on July II. 1854.
when Gen. Jubal A. Early attacked
Fort Stevens In Brightwood. will hold
reunion here during next weeks
ncampment. They will have their
headquarters at the Continental Hotel.
which will be the rendezvous OF the
organization.
The Twenty-ffth Cavalry was Gen