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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19
COTTON MILL WORKERS
TO GET WAGE ADVANCE

New Bedford. Mass, Jan. 49,
Thirty-two thousand operatives in the
cotton mills of this city We're formally
notified today of u wage advance of
S per cent. The increase, effective
January II. will mean an addition to
the weekly payroll of $4,000. The
textile council has asked for an ad-
vance of 10 per cent.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19
STEAMER STRIKES MINE;
rs OF HER CREW PERISH

London. Jan. 15.-Orly u of IS
members OF the GREY of the Spanish
steamship. Bayo. We're saved when thu
vessel on Thursday was sunk by stris-
ing a floating mine 40 miles Oft the port
Of ] q Rochelle. The Eayo was on the
way from FIuelva. Spain. fc- La Rocli-
ellie. She vas owned in Bilbao. was of
ZIG tons. 321 feet long and had been
built at Whitby. England. in .392.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19
o LOWELL DIES.

st. Louis. Mo-, Jan. 15.-Col. II. NJ.
Powell, the last surviving commander
Of Hoods Fifth Texas brigade OF the
confederate army. died of pneumonia
here today.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19

For a really fine coffee at a mod
crate price, drink Denison's Seminole
Brand, 35c the h., in sealed cans.
Only one merchant in each town
sells Seminole. If your grocer isn't
the one, write the Denison Coffee Co.,
Chicago, for a souvenir and the name
of your Seminole dealer.
Buy the 3 lb. Canister Can for $1.00.
ADV.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19
Cautious Calculation.

What do you suppose is the per
capita cost of the WARP"
II wouldn't like to say, unless l
knew just to what extent they were
using the per capitas."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19
CALM in FRANCE.

Paris. (via London). Jan. 15.-The
following official statement was given
out by the foreign office this after
noon:
THE night was calm. In Champagne.
our artillery fire dispersed enemy
forces at work and attacked a convoy
which was on the way between Au-
berve and ST. Souplet. In the Argonne.
there was hand grenade fighting at
Vauquois. Nothing to be noted on the
rest OF the 'front.'"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19
AUSTR|ANS CHECK
RUSSIAN ATTACKS
Cars Forces Again Batterinq
Enemies Lines In Bessar-
abia-Quiet on the
West Front.

Berlin, (by wireless to Sayville). Jan.
1.-THE Russians offensive has beer
renewed on the Bessarabian front, and
five important attacks have been re-
pulsed by the Austrian Hungarian
troops. according to the Austrian Of
fetal report, dated January IA, n re-
ceived here today.
The Austrian official statement fol-
lows:
"On the Bessarabian front the Rus
slams again have attempted to break
through near Toporoutz and east of
Rarinczle. Five great attacks failed.
The we'll directed Austro-Hungarian
artillery fire contributed eminently to
the repulse of the Russians. Since the
beginning of the battle in East Ca
licia ana Bessarabia, h Austro-Hun-
garian forces of Generals Pflanzer,
Baltin and Bothner have taken 800
Russians. including 80 officers. Aus
tro- Hungarian patrols routed Russian
field guards near Karpitovka.
"On h Italian front several places
near Malborgeth n Raibl We're bonn
barded by Italian artillery. Italian air
men have been active in the Tirest dis
trict. One ON was dropped in Spir-
ano, but caused no damage.
I'm Montenegro the roops of that
country having abandoned their cap
ital are in retreat on the whole south
and west front. The Austro -Hungar-
ldll n bIC wv AiS ~ NA>
enemy, have passed the line of Budua-
Cettinje-Grab-Grahovo, and have en-
tered M~ontenegrin territory east OF
Bileka and near Avlovac. Near Ora
hovo the acknowledgements captured
three cannon with their eunners. as
vel! as 500 rifles. one machine gun and
q quantity of ammunition"
Berlin. Jan. s. (by wireless to Say
ville).-The following official state
ment was given out today by army
headquarters:
"On the western front an enemy aer-
oplane was shot down by Lieutenant
Boelke. 1t fell into the British lines
and was shelled into flames by Ger
man artillery.
"A Russian attack in the district OF
C~zernowitz. south of the river Styr
against General Won Linsingen's army
broke down before the Austro-Hun-
garian ont
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19

Shiftless people are never the ones
who worry about ft.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19
No Boss.

He-You always seem so self-pos-
sessed.
she-Yes: 1 don't believe in getting
married.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-19

To care q Cold IN Ono Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININR Tablets
Druggists refund money II Il fails to eure. E. W
GROVE s signaturo u On each bok. -
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25
NOTICE or SALE BY TRUSTEE
-lN BANkRuPTcY


The undersigned, rruttee in Bank
ruptcy, by virtue OF an order made and
enteIed in the District Court Of the
United States, for the District Of Kew
Mexico, on the 2lst day of August, 1916,
sitting in bankruptcy In tho matter Of
the WESTERN CLAY q GYPSUM
PRODUCTS COMPANY, bankrupt, No
236 will, on the 3Oth day Of September,
A d. 1916 at the hour Of ten o'clock IN
the morning, at the front door Of the
office of the WESTERN CLAY Il GYP-
SUM PRODUCTS COMPANY. at Ancho
Lincoln County, New Mexico, offer for
sale at public vendue aud sell 10 the
highest bidder for cush, In bulk and as a
plant, all Of the estate Of the said bank
rupt, consisting OF lauds-patented and
unpatented placer mining claims-to-wit
mineral survey No 1871. situate In the
Iicarilla Mining District, Lincoln County
New Mexico, containing GAO acres OF
land. involving the mining claims called
Ancho No. / Ancho No. 2, Chicago aud
keystone, for which United States patent
was, on the 18th day Of April, 1912,
issued TO the Rock Island Cement d
Plaster Company, Il corporation; also
situate In the same mining district, un-
patented shale and clay land covered by
placer locations duly made, filed and re
corded, TO wit, Rock Ridge No. !, Rcck
Ridge No. 2, Moonl cam and Vel US, con
tanning 500 acres; machinery, tools i'm
PIGMENTS, shops. warehouses, apparatus.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25
METHODIST CHURCH
y. D LEWIS. Pastor.

The following services will be
the order of the day at the
Methodist Church Sunday. Sun
day school at 8, AS: preaching by
the pastor at IL. Subject: THE
Child in the midst" Read the
first ii verses of the 18th chapter
of Matthew. Junior Church at
4 y. m. League at 7;and preach
ing again at s O'clock. Subjec
Jesus the Savior of the Lost. Z"
A short story will be told to all
the boys and girls who stay for
the preaching service.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25

paraphernalia, ~contrivances. manufac-
iured prod lets goods, wares, merchan-
disc, chattels, furniture, fixtures, livestock
and book accounts, but subject 10 "A deed
Of trust IN favor Of II. = Scholte, Trustee,
made by the Rock Island Cement d
Plaster Company, a corporation, on the
2lst Of March, 1904. and maturing May l.,
1919, rs recorded tn Book u at Dage 402
Of the MiscellP neous Records Of Lincoln
County, New Mexico, TO secure an issue
Of $50 900 90 OF bonds bearing 0 per cent.
semi annual interest payable May LIST
and November lst In each year, VI which
issue of bonds $50 600 90 Is still unpaid.
with interest thereon from May /. 1910,
and subject 10 a deed OF trust In favor Of
II Z. Seholte, Trustee, made by Ancho
Brick a Tile Company, a corporation.
made November 20, 1908, due December
/, 1922, recorded In Book +, at pages POI
and POP. of the Mortgage Records Of
Lincoln County, New Mexico, TO secure a
bond issue Of S25. goo 90, with semi-an-
nual interest Of 9 per cent payable June
LIST and December LIST In each year, all OF
which issue Of bonds are outstanding and
remain unpaid, with interest thereon
from June /, 1916, according TO the tenor
and effect Of the liens thereof
A complete description Of the property
so 10 be sold can be seen at the tlTices Of
the bankrupt at AnehO. Nav Mexico.
as well as at the office of the Trustee IN
Bankruptcy. in the Mills Bldg, I'll Pqso,
Texas
Trustee in Bankruptcy
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25

Gov, McDonald's residence at
the Bar-W ranch is being com
pletely transformed, and, with
the large force of workmen now
a. the job, early completion is
expected. The remodeled build
ing will have all modern fixtures
in the plumbing line and the ex-
terror will be attractively finished
in every respect. In other words
there will DO a governors man
sion at Carrizozo as well as at
Santa Fe.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25


/ Albert Ziegler returned Mon
day night from New York and
Chicago, his wife aud daughter,
Miss Zelma, accompanying him
from the latter place to CARR
zozo where they are visiting this
week.
Miss Lorena Sager left Tuesday
of this week for Denver, Colo,
where she has accepted a position
as music teacher in The Denver
Institute OF Music.
For Sale. "A Motion Picture
Machine, good as new, with COM
plete equipment. Also a tent
and folding bed for sale. Enquire
Outlook.
The family of Frank English
are rejoicing over the arrival of
a bouncing boy. The youngster
put in his appearance Monday
morning, and has assumed full
control of the house and prem
Uses.
William Dingwall, returned
the first of the week from IN ex-
tended stay in Douglas, Ariz.
He likes the border town first
rate.
Those who are investing money
in a bigger and better Carrizozo
are sure to reap a beautiful re-
turn from the investment, but
they deserve credit for their
well-grounded faith in this little
city.
In every home where there is
a baby there should also be a
bottle of McGee's Baby Elixir.
1t may be needed at any time to
correct sour stomach, wind collie,
d%iarrhoea or summer complaint.
1t is a wholesome remedy, con-
tains no opium, morphine or in
furious drug of any kind. Price
25c and SOC per bottle. Sold by
all dealers.
Miss Margaret Prude who has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Dingwall for the past two weeks
left for her home in Mescalero
Thursday.
If your child is pale and sickly
picks on the nose, starts in the
sleep and grinds the teeth while
sleeping, it is a sure sign of
worms. A remedy for these pa
rasites will be found in Whites
Cream Vermifuge. 1t not only
clears out the worms, but it res
torres health and cheefulness.
Price 25c per bottle. Sold by all
dealers.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25
ANNOUNCEMENT

A Civil Service examination
will be held in Corona, Sept. 9th,
1916, for the position of fourth
class postmaster.
CALLlE c. THOMPSON
Postmistress.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25
OscURo

Mr.. Daniel Brennan, who has
been spending the summer with
his daughter, Mrs. r. w. Burns
and family, left for his home in
Pacific, Mo-, last week.
Mr.. Joe Ashford made a bus
mess trip TO Carrizozo last Sat
urday.
Mrs. A. j. Perrett is on the
sick list. DIR. Rannigar is at
tending her.
Another car of ore from Cap
tain Roberts mine was shipped
from Oscuro this week.
Charles Pierce, the efficieng
and popular clerk at the railway
station, has been quite i'll this
week at his home in CO %
We are glad to state tina
is decided improvemer in
condition which has been the
object Of grave concern since
Monday evening.
Mrs. Fred w. Getty has been
confined to her bed for about
two weeks, but latest reports in
dictate considerable improvement.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL


Eat Rasin Bread. For sale at
the pure Food Bakery.
Hogs bought and sold. En-
quire of j. G. Textor, Carrizozo.
Ray +, Lennon of White Oaks
was through here Friday evening
on route home from the pass City.
Supt. c. Y. Belknap of Captain
spent Sunday afternoon in Carri-
zozo en- route TO the State Re-
publican Convention at Santa Fe.
If you sit in a cool draft when
you are heated and get a stiff
neck or lame back. you will be
looking for something that will
ease the pain. Fix your mind on
Billiards. Snow Liniment and
don't be talked out of it, because
it is the best pain relieving lini-
ment you can get anywhere.
Price 25c, SOC and $1.00 per
bottle. Sold by all dealers.
Mrs. M. p. Carlock returned
to her home in FL Paso Saturday
after a few days visit to Mrs.
Lafayette Brown.
Try a loaf of our Raisin Bread
and you will be a regular custo-
mer. Pure Food Bakery.
For Sale: Thoroughbred Plym-
outh Rock eggs, $1.00 for Is En-
quire Austin Patty.
DIR. T. w. Watson spent the
week. end with his family at their
summer home on the Ruidoso,
returning to Carrizozo Monday.
For sale:- Yearling Hereford
Bulls-The Ellsworth Company
Captain.
John Il. Bell has been confined
to his bed for several days with
symptoms Of pneumonia, but we
are pleased to state that he is at
his place of business again.
Wanted: Place by a boy four
teen years old where he can work
for his board and go to school.
Enquire Outlook.
Rev and Mrs. E. d. Lewis
motored to Angus Sunday after
noon where the former oliciated
mt the funeIal of Mrs. Bragg,
neer Pfingsten.
Wanted: "A to 10 section ranch
or controlled land for 200 cattle.
Give particulars first letter. Ad-
dress XVI care Outlook. 1t
j, N. Baskin who recently
purchased the Miles May ranch
near Nogal was in Carrizozo this
week on business.
Constipation is the starting
point for many serious Diseases.
TO be healthy keep the bowels
active and regular. Herbine will
remove all accumulations in the
bowels and put the system in
prime condition. Price SOC Sold
by all dealers.
j. +. Logsdon of Deleon, Texas,
is here for an extended visit with
his sister, Mrs. Chas. A, Stevens.
Mr.. Logsdon is very favorable
impressed with this section and
may return here at a latter date
and make this his home.
Sallow complexion comes from
bilious impurities in the blood
and the fault lies with the liver
and bowels, they are torpid.
The medicine that gives results
in such cases is Herbine. II is
a fine liver stimulant and bowel
regulator. Price soc. Sold by
all dealers.
MARGUERITE CLARK SEEN IN
DELIGHTFUL ROMANCE n
Story Of Mice and Mem will
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25

DR.. H. T. Lucas returned Tues
day from FL Paso, where he has
been on business.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25
MARGUERITE CLARK SEEN IN
DELIGHTFUL ROMANCE

Story Of Mice and Mem will
be shown Saturday night at
Crystal Theatre.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-08-25

School will open Monday, Sept.
lth, and complete announce
ments will appear in next weeks
Outlook.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
MYSTERY VEIL LIFTED.

Washington, Dec. 26.-The veil of mystery which has surrounded much of the discussions of the re- cent negotiations in Philadelphia between the American and Mexican commission regarding the Mexican border situation was lifted today. 1t has been learned that the Mex ican Secretary of the Commission was told week ago today. that the modified protocol submitted by Car ranza recently would not be accept ed under any circumstances. The Mexican secretary was told that the protocol signed by the full com- mission at Atlantic City few days ago is the only one the United States intends to agree to and this is the one that must be accepted or re- rejected by midnight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
GERMANY HANDS NOTE TO NEUTRAL NATIONS
 ON PEACE TERMS

ROME. Dee. 26 Tho ua'et States today sends the following dis patch ;o all clients Germany ha handed to the neutral nations whose services she asked in forwarding peace suggestions to her enemies. a sealed packet containing the specific terms upon which she is willing to make peace. According to the ad- vices here the report has 1t that this packet was sent with the in- structions that ir was only to be read and forwarded to Germany's enemies of the Ententes in the case the powers answering Germany proffers actually requested terms. Otherwise the packet was Co be returned un- opened. The same report declared that in case the note wc1 submitted to Pope Benedict. Germany had al ready permitted the Holy Father tF read the secret list of concessions and demands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
UNITED STATES MAKES DEMAND UPON CARRANzA Further PiffIing in the Border Controversy Is to Be Stopped and
 Action Result. ALL OFF AT MIDNIGHT Secretary Lane Sends Final Warning to
 President of
 Mexico.
ALL OFF AT MIDNIGHT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Provi- sional President Carranza, of Mex ico, has been given to understand that he must sign or repudiate the border protocol by midnight. Sec retary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, one of the members of the American-Mexican peace commis- sion said early this forenoon:
 "The Administration is tired of the fruitles discussions with the Mexican representatives and the United States will wait no longer for a decision. The members of the Mexican commission were in- formed ihis morning that at mid night a reply, either accepting or rejecting the protocol must be re- ceived. Not content with serving this notice on the Mexican members a short, terse statement, or rather demand, was sent to Carranza at Mexico City.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
Hundreds Are Reported to Have Been Lost in Engagement off the
 Italian Coast.
TWO GUNBoATS SUNK
One Destroyer Set Afire and Others Reported to Have Been Badly
 Damaged.

VIENNA, Dec. 26.-A naval en- gagement has occurred in the Straits of Otranto, according to off, cial war advices received here this afternoon and the Italians lost in the encounter. According to the off, ficial statement issued late today four Austro-H Hungarian destroyers gave battle to an Italian fleet off the coast between Brindisi and 0t- ranto in the straits between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The na- val battle lasted three hours start ing shortly after daybreak this morning. The commander of the destroyer fleet gives the information that two Italian gunboats were sunk with their crews and one Ital- ian destroyer was set afre and three others were damaged during the raid. The Austro- Hungarian fleet retired with little damage and no lcssss. It is believed that over eight hundred lives were lost as it was impossible for the life boats of the two sunken gunboats to live in the seq which was swept by a cOntin- ucas Ire from the destroyer fleet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
IRISH REBELS WILL
 PROBABLY BE GIVEN
 THEIR RELEASE SOON

LONDON. Dec. 26.-Releasa cf a majority of the Irish rebels impris- oned after the Dublin revolt was believed step likely to be taken shortly by the new government. A debate in the House of Commons, in which Mir. Duke. secretary of State for Ireland. and the Irish leader, John Dillon. participated ao@ed that the premier and MT. Duke were both inclined to release mo t Of the prisoners. Persistent runners os Q settlement of the Irish home rule question have been current ever since the cabinet crisis and leaders would not be surprised to see len iency exercised in preparation for announcement of a complete adjust ment of the Irish situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
PRESIDENT WILSON
 IS SANTA CLAUS TO
 HIS GRANDCHILDREN

WASHINGTON. Dec 26-An three of the Presidents daughters were at the White House yesterday for the Christmas festivities and Mrs. Sayre and Mrs. McAdoo had the young sters with them. Margaret Wilson returned early yesterday morning rom a trip to New York. Presi- dent Wilson played Santa Claus to his grandchildren and a brilliantly lighted and heavily laden tree was the center of a good time in the pri- vate living room.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
PORTLAND BARBER SHOT AND KILLED
 BY DISCHARGED MAN

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 2S.-W. A. Shaner was shot and instantly killed here yesterday forenoon in his bar bership by w. A. Mccall, a dis charged barber. Shaner was alone in his shop at the time, just closing after having opened for short time on Christmas. Police attracted to the shop by the shot, placed Mccall under arrest. The latter made no statement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
ADMIRAL DEWEY IS
 SEvENTY-NlNE TODAY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-Secre- tory of the Navy Daniels and the majority of the ranking officers call ed and extended congratulations to- dry to Admiral George Dewey. pres ident of the General Board. whc was evn,y-nine years old today Admir- al Dewey appeared like a young colt when he received the congratu- lations of his fellow officers and
 aid: "I am as young today as l feel and that is twenty"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
SEATTLE TRADE BREAKS RECORD
 FOR CHRISTMAS
Stores Did the Banner Business and Visitors Flock to City in
 Large Numbers
MANY SLEEP IN JAIL

SEATTLE. Dec. 26.-Every large store in Seattle did the greatest business in it's history last Satur- day. Many of the stores intended to close at o'clock but so great was the rush at the last hours that two large department stores were unable to call it a day until after II O. clock.
 The hotels and lodging houses were unable to accommodate the great number of visitors who came and a number, fearing pick pockets. passed Saturday night and even Sun day night in chairs at police head quarters. They failed to find rooms and many having large sums Of money wanted to lodge in safe place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
OFFERS WOMAN PLACE ON THE
 TARIFF BOARD
President Wilson Has Offered Ida TarbeIl a Position on Federal
 Commission.

WASHINGTON. Wee. 26.-Presi- dent Wilson will announce the makeup Of the new federal tariff commission shortly after Congress covepes acain next month.
 Today it was announced at the White House that the President l offered Ida Tarbell a position on the tariff commission. Miss Tarbell is the national writer on economies and history and it has of ten been said that she knows more abou. the tariff than any man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
JAPAN BARRING FLOUR
 BECAUSE OF HIGH COST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Ameri- cans are not the only ones feeling he high war prices of foodstuffs. Re- ports to the department of com- merce say that Japan has cut down her imports of American flour heav- fly. being unable to meet the high prices due to the war. American flour formerly was imported by Jap an and there blended with lower grades of Manchurian flour. It is even stated that Japan is planning to reverse the normal order and ex- port wheat to the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-26
Delegates of Nations Now at War Should Meet and Discuss
 Various Terms.
WILSON'S NOTE PLEASES
Prevention of Further Wars Possible After Present Struggle
 Is Decided.

BERLIN. Dec. 26.-Germany pro- poses an immediate meeting of dele gates of the beligerent nations of Europe to discuss peace terms. This is the text of tho German answer to President Wilson's latest nove a-.-. was transmitted to United Statas Ambassador Gerard today. This an- swer also contains :h reply from Austria. Bulgary and Turkey.
 Tie answer rcals "Tat high. minded sugg ion made by Presi- dent Wilson of the United States e. America ip order Co create basls for the esta5ishmta, .or lasting peace. has been reee..et and ecns,i. cred by the Imperial Gov, -cn-cnt m a friendly spirit. ;he ama as was expressed in the Presidents Com munication.
 The President of the United States points cut that which hig heart is set upon and leaves open the choice of the r13- @. -a- .mpes- ial government ro- gtecc Tae 'm- mediate exchange of views seems the mos, appropriate road for peace. and to reach the de fred result. the Imperial goyerru- ,-t Dee- therefore in the sense Of the tee -tt.ea n,.-e December 18th. which of,erei plAu for peace negotiations. -o propose an immediate meeting Of delegates of the belligerent country at some neu' tral place.
 The Imperial government is also of the opinion that the great work of preventing further wars can be begun only after the end Of the present struggle Of nations, and it will. when this moment comes. be ready with pleasure. to collaborate with the United States in this exalt- ed task.