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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-07
MISSISSIPPI WOMEN.

The recent Woman's s Edition Of the
Jackson News was indeed a hummer
aud reflects great credit upon the Splru.
| did women who had the work in churgr
Greenwood was well represented in this
special issue Of the News, in both the
literary and tho advertising columns,
and we congratulate those in charge Of
this work, under the capable direction
Of Mrs, Monroe McClurg, upon the mng.
hltcent showing made for our progrr4-
sl'e and enterprlsing city. Tho Com.
mcrcial Appeal makes the following
comment on the Womau's Edition Of
the News, which we reproduce for in.
dorscmcnt:
"Thr woman s edition Of the Jack.
son (Miss,) Daily News il credit to
the Federation Of Women y Clubs vf
that state. In many respects the rdi
tion is remarkable illustration ot
splendid Journalism. Each city Of the
state is represented, A wide variety Of
topics has been adequately and interest.
ingly covered.
ITO perusc the edition in its entirety
would consume week or moro Of read
ing. 1t is striking example of what
women can do. The edition should be
preserved with the archives of the state,
because 1t 30 thoroughly depicts the pos.
sibility Of women in the complicated
field of journalism.
"The edition was published by the
Federation of Woman's Clubs for tht
benefit Of the endowment fund.
Much time must have been dr} .ud ~
the work. Casually glanring through
the columns, alive with news matter ut
great interest. Incidents in the history
of the state arc potcntly told, dr~I.+.
ing fncts that, heretofore, have not been
generally known Or Understood.
The thoroughncss Of the work. the
fine tact and discrimination observed ia
bringing the news in pertinent way
before the people Of the state, the in.
huence of the Mississippi state Fedora.
tion reflects great credit upon the
clubs which contributed to mako the
big edition possible.
"It Is to be hoped that the women
who are responsible for the special edi.
tion succeeded in accomplishing their
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-07
LARGER COMMUNITY SPIRIT

The typical characteristic Of pro.
grcssiye town is b keen sense Of tho
gains that may come from the growth
of town as a whole. The peoplo
clearly see that if they can make their
town and its business increase, every
form of property and business will 60
ahead. Furthermore, the net profit in
case of such increase should be larger
proportionately than the gain in gross
returns. A larger business can often
be done without much increase Of ex.
pense, leaving a greatly enhanced net
return.
In every progressive town, therefore,
the merchants are willing to devote
much time and thought to makeing the
town grow as whole. They do not re.
lax efforts to compete successfully with
each other. But the gains that come
from the growth of the town as whole
come easier and with less effort.
The first essential is to develop an
intense feeling Of community loyalty.
1t should be realized that everyone who
owns business or any real estate Is 60.
ing to gain by the growth of the town
as whole. Also everyone who has
job in growing town is gamer,
though this is not always realized. In
a growing town, employers are better
able to pay good wages, and there are
more opportunities for advancement.
The first step in community loyalty is
to patronize the home merchants. The
man who sells supplies in your town is
in sense your business partner. He is
working for ends that are vital to your
success. Every purchase made at home
helps on the town, helps make your prop.
erty, your business, your Job, more val.
liable, and hopeful Of larger opportuni.
ty.
Spend your money 50 as to make your
home town grow, rather than 50 as to
make some other place grow.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-07
Biliousness and Stomach Trouble.

"Two years ago ! suffered from fire.
quent attacks of stomach trouble and
biliousness," writes Miss Emma Yer
bryke, Lima, Ohio. ~ could eat very
little food that agreed with me and I
became so dizzy and sick at my stomach
at times that had To take hold of some
cided to try themuodidiriririrnriridnh
thing to keep from falling. Seeing
Chamberlain 3 Tablets advertised I de.
cided to try them. l improved rapid
ly." Obtainable everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-07
Taxing Big Chances,

1t is a great risk to travel without .
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoca Remedy, s'this prepara.
tion cannot be obtained on the trains
or steamships Attacks Of bowel con.
plant are often sudden and very severe,
and everyone should 50 prepared fof
them. cbtlaabls avesywhsrs,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-07
L. WIENER, MERCHANT TAILOR.

Mr.. L. Weiner, the old reliable high
grade merchant tailor for ladies' aad
gentlemen, has opened business at 205
Main street, and is prepared to give
prompt and satisfactory attention to all
orders given him. He does the work
right here in Greenwood, guarantees the
fit as well as the workmanship, and
will appreciate share Of your business.
Read his card in this issue of the Com.
monwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-07
Chamberlain Cholic, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy.

Every family without exception
should keep this preparation at hand
during the hot weather Of the summer
months. Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy is worth many
times its cost when needed and is al.
most certain to be needed before the
summer Is over. 1t has no superior for
the purposes for which it is intended.
Buy it now. 0btainable everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-07
BIG COTTON BOLLS.

Mr.. Hunter l.. Estes, residing about
nine miles southeast Of Greenwood,
brought The Commonwealth some two.
thirds grown cotton bolls taken from
his splendid crop last Saturday. Mr..
Estes reports his crops Of both cotton
and corn as being extra good, as well
as those of his neighbors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-07
DESIRABLELOTS AND DWELLING
FOR SALE.

Two lots fronting River Front, just
west Of Cotton street; also the new
six room dwelling On Market street
Just west Of Cotton street
For further psrticulars apply 1t
Presbyterian Mapss, ~ West Rivss
Tsont.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-30


is wne ere dg Oh %; Tt efn we EN- Silk
and thrifty buyers have crowded store dali
spI ly i'm search of the and attractive values
&c values have for their SELECTION n%g
IS This is indeed gratifying and spurs to if
! possible greater efforts to make the month of
breaking month. We want you all to participate i'm
elnrlss the Of aur
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

this afternoon at from Buckley
Kings, Rev. Ave-Lallemant offic-
Eating. Interment in Tacoma GEM
etery.
Funeral of Mrs. Anna Houtz
this afternoon at from George
w. Piper's. Interment in Oak
wood cemetery.
Funeral of Teofil Lenczewiski
at today from C. C. Mellinger's.
Interment in Tacoma cemetery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
SCHOOLS DEBATE
MILITARY DRILL

Compulsory military training
will be the topic of debate in
high schools of the state this year,
according to notice received from
Olympia by George Lancaster,
coach of the Stadium high debat-
ers, Thursday.
Interscholastic debates will be
held Nov. 10, Dec. 10, Feb. 9 and
March 9. A team from the Uni
versity of Washington will meet
the Stadium team in about three
weeks. Tryouts for class teams
will be held about Oct. 20.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
YorklFor Wilson
(Special toSThc Times

NEW YORK. 6.-The Empire its electoral
votes this
stage national campaign have indications democratic
New York positive conference today with
National Chairman Mccormick Edwin Harris chairman of New
committee
reports
President Wilson will New 10y hun
a made
by the democratic committee
dent has united militant democratic behind him.
gether with the of large number republicans The
democratic York harmonious
of President Wilson to a man.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06


The Cherniavslxy brothers, Leo,
Jan and Mischief, will appear i'm
their famous concert at the Ia
coma theater tonight.
Leo, Jan and Mischief Cherniav-
sky, celebrated artists with violin.
piano and cello, who are making
a tour Of the entire world, will
appear in concert at the Tacoma
theater Friday night. A large
advance sale indicates that Taco
ma music lovers are taking a keen
interest In the engagement.
These young artists have APP
peared in 2S countries and have
created q sensation everywhere.
This is their first appearance in
America.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

a cake of Resi-
mol Soap at any
drug store. With
the Resinol Soap
and warm water
battle the affect
ed parts thor
oughly, u n t | |
they are free
from crusts and
the skin is soft
Dry very gently,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
LOAN ASSOCIATION
MEETING IN CITY

The Washington State League
of Savings & Loan Associations
heidi its annual business meeting
in the rooms of the Commercial
club at 10 o'clock this morning.
Alfred Lister is president of the
association.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
TRAIN LEAVES CHICAGO

CHICAGO Oct 6-Ponted into the heart of suffrage territory
the Hughes Women left Chicago early through
Illinois Iowa. The Joined Mrs Raymond
Robins, Chicago Noble
Vum Chicago the special
Sunday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
STORE TO CLOSE
UNTIL 5 O'CLOCK

The store of the New York Out
fitting Co. will be closed Saturday
until o'clock, It is announced by
Joseph Weinstein, at which hour
1t will open with special induce
ments for Saturday evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
Reception For EN-

Arrangements reception campaign
Hughes which will Tacoma about have
been Frances M Haskell Thursday
will automobiles,
taken the Elks temple after reception
will be held the temple after hich the visitors will discuss the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
EASY WAY TO GET
RID OF ITCHING

Don't worry any more about
that itching skin-trouble. Just
get a jar of Resinol Ointment and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
Hammer DiSquStS Him
(Special to The Timcs.)


NEW YORK. Oct. 6Davd L. FultZ, and former Brown
university football resigned the executive committee
Hughes College because attacks
made upon President Wilson by the republican party.
called National Woodrow Wilson College Mems
league said
his election a FutZ
Wilson college
Mems league.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
TacOmanS Visit Fair

Awards being made Friday Vashon island fair Sat
urday Seattle day. excursion will bring Seattle people
island Thursday Tacoma people
exhibits a musical
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
Here and
Elsewhere

n ElScWucIc
Large registration expected
when night schools open in puy-
allup Oct. Is.
Work in coal mines of WASH
ington, where 400 miners sus-
pended operations last Saturday,
will be resumed next Monday
morning.
While shopping take lunch at
Duenwald's, 1112 Broadway. adv.
Caught by huge bowlder in
quarry at Castle Rock, John
Brownies loses leg.
You get your moneys worth at
the Lotus Grill, 1908 Pac. av. adv.
Miss Helena j. Griep, 23, con-
fesses she murdered her illegiti-
mate day-old baby at Minneapo-
lis.
New York stock exchange menu
bership sold for $4,000.
Cut flowers and floral work.
Him.. florist. So. 7tb and X. adv.
Anne NJ. Lowry, eX-nun, author
of Martyr in Black" will give
two lectures in the Masonic Tenn
pie, 734 st. Helens av., Tuesday
eve., Oct. 10th, 1916, at 500 p.
M, subject, Convent Life and
Why l Became a Protestant. Ev-
erybody welcome. Wednesday
afternoon, Oct. 18th, 1916, at
2:3O p. M, for ladies only, sub
ject, "The Confessional" Ad-
mission 25 cents. adv"
COMMERCIAL BINDERY &
pRlNTIr.G co. Main AIT. adv.
During September 1,712 men
and women are assigned to jobs
by federal employment agency at
North Yakima.
s. w. Burke of Wallace, Idaho,
is sentenced to one to two
years for bootlegging.
Agates polished and mounted.
Green stamps. Pfaff, 1147 Broad
way. adv.
Bids for four giant battle cruis-
ers to be opened by navy depart
ment Dec. 6.
You may win a prize II you at.
tend the cabaret dances at the
Olympus Grill. Cabaret every
night. adv"
Bringing nitrate cargo from
West Coast, steamer Nissei MARI
is due here this week.
Portland begins negotiations be
tween longshoremen and employ.
lers to settle strike.
Walter Berg Stationery Co.
Main 2237, for Library Paste. adv
| Goods exported from Puget
Sound to Russia during first eight
months of year were valued a.
l$7s,000,000.
Cabaret dance every night al
the Olympus Grill. Valuable
Iprizes for the ladies'. ''adv."
| Marking Jewish observance o.
Yom Kippur, Rabbi Ira Sander.
Twill speak tonight on 1.-THE Priest
lily Blessing" at the Temple Betf
IIsrael.
Roosevelt probably will not Wis
it state of Washington to cam
lpaign for Hughes.
N1CalO fOntana cOnieSSeS u
Portland police to murder Of Axe
Nelson, a steel worker.
Mrs. e. Il. Judson and Charlie,
Drury are speakers at democrati,
luncheon at Peerless Grill.
| A novel Eastern idea has beer
introduced into the cabare
dances at the Olympus. Come.
"adv."
BIRTHS
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H
Tuell, 612 South Cakes Ct, Sept
IS, boy; Mr.. and Mrs. Bosida
lBoscavich. 221S North 29th st.
Sept. IS, boy; Mr.. and Mrs. Pete
lWedmark. 2511 North sth st.
- =. = - - =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

A novel Eastern idea has been
introduced into the cabaret
dances at the Olympus. Come.
lady,"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

S. w. Burke of Wallace, Idaho,
is sentenced to one to two
years for bootlegging.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Agates polished and mounted.
Green stamps. Pfaff, 1147 Broad
way. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
All Stick

The official in the primaries
the primaries between republicans the showed
ballots
little indicate the division between the
There material change in the standing of the candidates
previously published
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Bids for four giant battle cruis-
ers to be opened by navy depart
ment Dec. 6.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Mrs. e. b. Judson and Charles
Drury are speakers at democratic
luncheon at Peerless Grill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

You may win prize II you at
tend the cabaret dances at the
Olympus Grill. Cabaret every
night. "adv."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
Six Firemen Killed

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
ST LOUIS, No. with bodies found, officials
satisfied there would be toll the fire which
erday destroyed historic Christian Brothers college
investigations today the blame sending
remen into the ruins but hours after the fire under
control
femen killed eight injured perhaps fatally
when wall collapsed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

During September Lip men
and women are assigned to jobs
by federal employment agency at
North Yakima.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06
Probe Soldiers Death


WOODLAND Cal, 6-Reatives Charles Call California
miaman declared they
Washington Calls while
California border
The quest the receipt of a letter a fellow
miaman that Calls body, ridded bullets found
hanging Mexican side border
the death received yesterday
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Bringing nitrate cargo from
West Coast, steamer Nissei Maru
is due here this week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Portland begins negotiations be-
tween longshoremen and employ
ers to settle strike.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Walter Berg Stationery Co.,
Main 2237, for Library Paste. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

NicaIo Fontana confesses to
Portland police to murder Of Axel
Nelson, a steel worker.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Goods exported from Puget
sound to Russia during first eight
months of year were valued at
100000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Roosevelt probably will not WIS.,
It state of Washington to cam
paign for Hughes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

COMMERCIAL BINDERY &
pRlNTIr,G co. Main All. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Cabaret dance every night at
the Olympus Grill. Valuable
prizes for the ladies'. "adv."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Marking Jewish observance of
Yom Kippur, Rabbi Ira Sanders
will speak tonight on "The Priest
ly Blessing" at the Temple Beth
Israel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

Cut flowers and floral work.
Him.. florist. So. 7tb and X. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

1894 Pacific Avenue
opsn ~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-06

New York stock exchange menu
bership sold for $4,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-19
OUR OWN TRAyELOGUEs

BOSTON-Boston is large
city entirely surrounded by Har-
ward accent.
Its streets are very narrow, but
its AS are very broad.
Traffic is frequently clogged by
a. broad. "A" getting stuck De-
tween the buildings.
One Of the principal industries
of Boston Is the sale OF charts
and compasses to keep strangers
from losing themselves in the
crooked streets.
The only person ever known 10
find his way about was Sam Lloyd.
the puzzle king-and Sam was
always lucky anyway.
Boston was the scene OF the
battle OF Bunker Hill. which had
nothing to do with golf.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-19

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 10.
When Uncle Sam called all the
militia into active service, Brig.
Gen. Albert L. Mills suddenly
doomed up today as one of the
greatest public figures in the
country.
AS chief of the division of mil
itary affairs of the general staff,
he will be the Sir Sam Hughes
of the United States.
And his task of recruiting the
citizen army up to its full
strength and giving 1t the proper
training will be just as import
ant as that for which The famous
Canadian was awarded a knight
hood.
Although the white light of
publicity has not played about the
head of Gen. Mills for a number
OF, years, there was a time just
after the Spanish-American war
when he stood forth as q great
national hero.
The announcement that the
note was to go today was made
after Arredondo had delivered to
Lansing a secret note, presum-
ally a request for speedy reply.
Eonsul Sullivan is en- route to
thk border.
There are no American consuls
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-19

be sent out to American lake at
once. | hardly think the troop
can mobilize there before tomor-
row.
This is a serious affair and We
are going right into the work of
getting ready just as fast as pos
sible."
The government has made little
preparation SO far as equipage Is
concerned regarding the troop.
and local unit of this service is
In no position to go into actual
service.
1t has been learned, however.
that Adjt. Gen. Thompson has
been in communication with
Washington. ID. c., and that.
equipage arrangements have been
made.
Men are already at work at
American lake making prelimin-
airy arrangements for the arrival
of the troop.
All reserve troopers have been
notified to report at once.
Mai. +. T. Ligget, assistant
quartermaster-general, is making
arrangements for the camp. Or.
G. p. Cannon, retired captain in
the medical corps, will nave COM
plete charge of the physical exam
nations during recruiting.
II Is thought about l5 of the
horses which are being used by
troop e will be taken to Mexico.
The remainder of the horses will
be furnished by the governments
remount station at FIT. Keough,
Mont. Many of the horses which
are now being used are unfit for
the hard service they would be
subjected to on the border.
Artillery VIII Stay.
The local company OF the Coast
Artillery will not leave the state.
Arrangements are being made to
prepare for duty AZ the various
Sound forts. n
Capt. Palmer has been given
an indefinite leave of absence
from the st. Paul & Tacoma Lura>
Der Co.. where he Is employed.
Lieut.. Cramer. likewise. turn
ed over his books as deputy pros
lecuting attorney ana stepped out,
II Is the opinion Of these offl-
GERS that the trip 10 The boF1@t
will mean that they will BE &T1X
| for soms time. possibly for sex<
eral years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-19
BY THE NEW REPORTER

"Tacoma-Tacoma; Tacoma-Ta-
coma" ratified the trucks under
the interurban limited as 1t sped
southwark Sunday morning. The
car was not crowded-"Travers
light on Sunday" explained the
conductor. Nevertheless, the
seats were nearly filled.
What were all these people
coming to Tacoma for. The con-
ductor registered polite ignor-
ance.
Way To Find Out Is To Ask
They read newspapers, in Sun
day relaxation, or looked dream
lily out at the panorama of valley
and hill that fled like moving
picture across tho car windows.
And rhythmically, monotonously
the trucks beat out their accom-
paniment, "Tacoma-Tacoma; Ia
coma-Tacoma."
Why Tacoma? Why did the
plots of all the infinitely varying
life-stories of these men and
women, have this one point in
common?
The simplest way to find out
what you want to know usually,
Is to ask. | asked.
Story of Two Lots
Mrs. G.. Mcclellan, of Seattle
mOtherly, worn, with the story OF
a long life etched deep in kindly
wrinkles on her face, was coming
to visit her daughter, Mrs. Mary
Pollard, % South M street.
Il come over pretty often," she
said mildly.
my, but Tacoma's a different
place from what it used to be!
came to Seattle in 1877, and
there wasn't anything here then
but what's called Old Tacoma
now.
There have been a lot of ups
and downs since them. When |
came to Seattle bought two lots
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-19

for field service is stored in the
National Guard depot.
Ordered to Headquarters.
Battalion commanders, Majs.
Fred Llewellyn and john Il. Car
roll, of Seattle, and George r..
Lovejoy, Of Pullman, have been
ordered to report for instructions
this morning at the adjutant gen.
erals office.
The same order was sent last
night to Capt. Reuben H. Fleet,
of Montesano, and Capt. Leonard
o. Meigs, of North Yakima, of the
quartermaster's department.
Because of the enthusiasm
Adjt. Gen. Thompson does not
contemplate any difficulty in re-
cruiting the regiment to practical
.ly double its present enlistment.
U. of w. Men Scattered.
Capt. Beverly Alexander, of the
University. of Washington's F
company, will have the hardest
time of any of the commanders.
His school vacation time Is here
and his men are scattered all
over Washington, Oregon and
Idaho and Alaska. However,
others, not necessarily university
men, will be accepted to fill out
the ranks. 49,
Adjt. Gen. Thompson ANNOUNCE
o blast night that the National
Guard reserve, 245 strong, will
be called upon when the presi-
dents order is received.
As soon as the guard is mus
tered into the federal service an
other regiment Of the National
Guard Will be recruited. to take
the place Of the troops leaving
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-19
TO DRAW
ON WEST
POINTERS

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 10.
A shortage of regular army Of
ficers is causing the members of
the general army staff to consider
graduating the class of 1917
from West Point next month.
In the event of war, they have
Informed Secretary Baker, this
step will become necessary. 1t is
suggested the men be given COM
missions in July, and sent as mi
litia recruit instructors.
If the number is insufficient. 1t
is suggested that the cadets COM
mssioned be assigned to posts, and
the class of 1918 be made militia
instructors.