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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-06

ries items for the mobile artillery and
the ammunition therefor for the regu-
lar and volunteer army. Estimates for
such purposes have been submitted in
the past based on various schemes rel
alive to the size of the mobile army
to be equipped. and of recent years
such estimates have been submitted
with regard to the carrying out OF
what is known as the Greble board
scheme to equip an army of 100000
men. Recently a new board was Gre
ated, popularity known as the treat
board. that has made an elaborate re-
port covering the whole subject which.
except as to certain matter deemed
confidential. is set out in the hearings
While this report has never been final
ly approved by the War Department,
II has become so plainly apparent. in
the light of tho European war, that
greatly increased supplies of guns ana
ammunition of existing caliberS ana
others of very much greater calibers
, than heretofore contemplated, would
be necessary, that the estimates sub
mitted were very much greater than
any that have ever been previously
submitted to Congress
The committee did not undertake to
pass judgment upon the report of the
Treat board, nor does 1t express any
opinion as to how far that report
should be accepted in lieu of the GreSle
board report. but it could not help hut
be impressed with the very great need
of additional equipment for the mobile
artillery. and as he sums asked Were
very. very far short of the amount
necessary to be appropriated if "A
scheme even one-half as ambitious as
the Treat boards is to be carried out.
the committee felt warranted in al
lowing practically IN their entirety
the sums requested. These appropria =
lions and contracts or obligations au-
thorized total something over 10000
600"
Explains Coast Fertilization.
An interesting feature of the report
is Representative Sherley's succinct ex-
PLANTATION Of what is a coast fortifica-
ton" 1t is as follows:
1T is the popular BELIEF that our
fertilization are designed to protect
all the shores of continental United
States and the insular possessions
from invasion by a hostile force.
extent that they would prevent such
invasion. No greater misconception OF
their function could be had The
| author of this report is unaware Of any
responsible military authority ever
suggesting such a purpose. Certainly
the cost of such numerous fortified
tions to accomplish such a purpose
would be beyond the purse of even this
I lie richest of all nations.
But though this is known by all
students of the subject, criticism Is
continuously aimed at our system of
Notifications because of the absurd as
sumption that they should accomplish
the impoSsible: while many, properly
believing that our Notifications are ex-
cellent but with the same mistaken
view as to their purpose. fail to appre-
ciate the need for other means of de-
Tense.
The chief and real purposes to be
served by our Notifications are to pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-06
Great Fort at Cape Henry.

Great sums are allowed for the push
ing forward to completion of the great
sea fort at Cape Henry, guarding the
entrance of the Chesapeake bay, and
authorization for an additional quar-
tet of sixteen-inch guns for that de-
Tense is carried in the bill.
Existing Notifications, sea coast
cannon. etc, are all the result of a
study of the necessities by a board OF
experts. This was called the Taft
board In February, 1915. the Score
tary of war appointed what is called
the War Department board of review,
to revise the projects of the Taft
board 1t is the recommendations of
this latest board which form the basis
of the present bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

DISSOLUTION OF CO-FARTNE kSHlf.
Notice is hereby given that the co-partner-
ship heretofore existing between Ralph IL.
Gait and tho undersigned, Harriet I. Gait un
der the firm name and style of William NJ.
Gait 4 Company for the purpose of carrying on
in the District of Columbia the business OF buy
ing selling and dealing in -four and feed, and all
forms of general merchandise associated there.
with, and conducting the said business in ana
upon the premises situate on Indiana avenue
and LIST and II streets northwest in IN" Guy
Of Washington. District of Columbia. has been
dissolved the undersigned retiring from me
same The said business will continue 10 b.
carried on under tn" same firm name and
style by the said Ralph l.. Calf who VIII be-
responsible for all the debts and lablilties
thereof. and TO whom all debts and obliga
tinns thereto will III. pnd
The undersigned solicitS continuance OF
tho patronage heretofore given the said CO.
partnership and business.
HARRIET T. GAIT.
Having purchased of Harriet 7. Calf her
former interest in the co-partnership ana
business of William NJ. Gelt Il Company. ana
intending to continue the said business uhder
the same name. the undersigned. Raiph IL:
Gait respectfully solicits a continuance or
the patronage heretofore extended 10 the same
RALPH l.. GAIT.
Washington. u. e., April ;. 1916.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-06

Hardwood case, seam
less porcelain lining, wire
shelves, removable trap
and drain pipe, apart
ment style, double wall
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-06

Hastings Table, has
removable top, steel
bearing slides, Tyden
leaf lock, nut and bolt
construction. Solid quar-
tered oak top.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07
Methodist Protestant Notes

The w. F. nj. S. will meet at the
home of Mrs. w. c. Lewis on Friday
afternoon.
The Young Mems Brotherhood held
their monthly class meeting at the
church parlors on Wednesday evening.
All who are DESTROYS of singing in
the choir during the revival meetings,
please give your name to the chorister
of the church. A large chorus is ex-
pected to be present every evening
during the campaign. Special rehear-
sails Thursday and Friday at 1880 p. m.
next week.
About forty people were present at
the home of Mrs. c. w. Greene on
Tuesday evening and participated in
the business and social sessions of the
Christian Endeavor Society. 1t was
decided to have the contest banquet
next week, and a committee was APP
pointed to make arrangements for the
same.
Services preparatory to the revival
meetings will be held morning and
evening at 1000 and 700. Where
Art Thou?" will furnish an interesting
theme for the morning service.
Church Unity" will be the subject
for the evening. Sunday School at II is;
Christian Endeavor at 600 p M. Har-
ley Jennings, leader.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07
An Appreciation

Upon my retirement from business,
after having enjoyed the generous pat
ronage of the people of Clio and vicin-
ity for more than twenty years. feel
it not only duty, but pleasure as
well, to thank my friends and patrons,
most sincerely, for all their kindly con-
sideration. 1t is my hope and expecta-
ton to continue to live in Clio, and that
my fellow citizens of the town and vi
cinity may be blessed with health and
enduring prosperity is a sentiment that
springs from my heart. Again thank
thanking you, one and all, and bespeak-
ing continuance of your favor to my
successor, whom, / am sure, will serve
you faithfully and efficiently, l beg to
remain,
Yours faithfully,
III. +. Bodine.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07
Family Reunion
Yours faithfully,
III. +. Bodine.

The annual gathering at the home of
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Conquest was
held on Christmas day. Thirty-seven
guests were present as follows: Mr..
and Mrs. Melvin Hutchinson and fam.
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. George Conquest and
family, Mr.. and Mrs, VIM. Conquest
and family, and Mrs. Knowles. of Vi
emma; Mrs. Mary A. Phelps and family,
and Silas Morse, of plymouth, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. Olsen and children, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Ludington, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Coon and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Alexander and child, of Flint. After
spending an enjoyable day they depart
ed for their several homes, pronouncing
Mr.. and Mrs. Conquest an excellent
host and hostess.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07

Ernest Reed lost a fine work horse,
Wednesday, in very peculiar manner.
The animal became frightened through
coming suddenly upon bed tick which
a man was filling from a stack, and
rearing, threw itself backward over a
fence and into an apple tree, breaking
one of its legs. The animal was shot.
Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Grams, of Flint,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. r. S. Jewell. On Thursday
MIR and Mrs. Jewell entertained at a
four O'Clock dinner the following guests
r. M. Jewell and A. l. Jewell and fam
lily, of Flint, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Jewell,
of Rogersville, and w. c. Jewell, of
Saginaw.
VIM. Sims auction sale, held on his
farm in Arbela, Tuesday, drew a large
crowd which was lively in bidding,
and good prices prevailed generally.
Col. E. l.. Powers conducted the sale.
The advertising was done through the
Messenger and by means of the big,
neat bills printed at this Office, COM
bination that proves winner every
time.
E. L. Powers was the butt of first
class joke at sale he was conducting
the other day He was selling flock
of pure bred chickens, the head of
which was lordly rooster, that was
the envy of the neighborhood. The
colonel asked for bids on the basis
that the successful bidder could have
zone, with the privilege of the flock"
He used all his eloquence and having
worked the bidders up to Csc, struck the
fowls off. Turning to the successful
bidder he inquired ''how many will
you have?" "Well, said the man. "l'll
take the rooster. he's what / was
after" 1t is said the yell that went up
lasted for five minutes.
Chas. Stevens has been quite i'll.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07
Matrimonial

A marriage celebrated in Flint, Tues
day, will be particularly interesting to
Clio people because the bride, who was
formerly Miss Maud Rogers, once lived
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Emory Rogers, and is a graduate of
Clio High School. The groom is Mr..
r. H. Mcintosh, superintendent of
Ludington schools. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. H. j. Hescott, in
the presence of immediate relatives.
The parlors and dining room of the
family residence were handsomely dec
Grated for the occasion and sumptu-
Gus wedding luncheon was served. The
bride is cousin of Mrs. H. F. Bodins
and her many friends in Clio will wish
for her a happy and prosperous future,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07
School Notes.

Pupil: "Whew! pretty hard work
having to stay home nights and study,
now schools begun.
Prof. White is very apt at initiating
the facial expression of youngster
when anything pleases him.
Miss Laura Marvin, of Ypsilanti, and
Earl Gillett, of the M. A. c., were Wis.,
itors at c. H S., last Monday.
The English literature class has fin
ished Macbeth" Tor rather Macduff
did) and is now reviewing it prepare
tory to having an exam.
The following students of the High
School have been neither tardy nor alb
sent during the first semester The
list was heightened to thirty-six before
the grippe caused many to be absent
several days: Gerneth Frost, Beatrice
Palmer, Helen Acheson, Bernice Hy-
men, Bernard Doyle, Shirley Harmon,
Ralph Jones, Mabel Kramer. Annie AL
len. Frances Jewell. Mona Purcell, Ruth
Sandersfeld, Earl Underhill, Minnie
Yeaster.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07
BUTCHER WAS IN
BAD CONDITION
Took Tanlac and All His Stomach Ills
Vanished at Once

Until started taking Tanlac," said
H. j. Knowles, butcher, living on
Powell avenue, Hampton Township,
near Bay City, 81 knew no relief from
the worst sort of stomach trouble.
Often | would feel as if | would fall
over while at my work and finally had
to give up work altogether. | got so |
couldn't eat thing without having gas
form on my stomach. / suffered from
indigestion. | could not eat greasy
foods. l grew nervous and got low in
spirits. was out of sorts most of the
time and did not feel like doing any
thing. l began to sleep badly and was
in about as bad shape as any man could
be.
81 tried many remedies but nothing
helped me and was badly worried.
hardly knew what to do until one day |
heard of the good work being done by
Tanlac. got bottle and started taxi
ing it. Tanlac soon proved its worth
for | began to improve Immediately.
Soon was feeling better than had
since was boy. / took up my work
again and can do more work now than
| could before got sick. am strong
booster for Tanlac because l think it is
really good"
Tanlac may be obtained here at the
store of +. + Huyck.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07
ATTENTION, BEAN GROWERS !
To OUR PATRONS :

To OUR PATRONS
The midwinter meeting of the Michi-
gan Bean Jobber's Association will be
held in Detroit on Thursday, Jan. 81,
at which time, because of the identity
of interests of the buyers and growers,
a cordial invitation is extended to the
latter to attend the meeting.
Arrangements have been completed
to have DR.. b. j. Howard, Microscopic
of the Pure Food Department at Wash
ing ton, present, and deliver a talk on
"Bean Diseases, illustrations to be
furnished through stereopticon views.
This talk will undoubtedly be of great
value, as a matter of dollars and cents,
to any one who expects to grow beans.
and will far more than repay the ex-
pense of the trip to Detroit.
Parties desiring to attend the meet
ing may call up the elevator where full
information will gladly be given.
Respectfully,
F. M. HoUGHToN & Co,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07
One Chinese Province.

shantung province. China, area DO.
600 square miles, has population or
10000, 900 persons.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-01-07
sudden Deaths.

IL is estimated that there is only one
sudden death among women to eight
among men.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
THE PRACTICAL DAY BED
. i. 4. i. +. 4. i. !. 4. I. 7. 4. I.

More fashionable now than the
chaise Tongue, which has been } fad
in this country for several seasons
though a standby for years abroad
days. These graceful cOuches, low
and long, with head and foot rest Of
equal height, are comfortable loung-
ing places druing the day and at night
may be turned into perfectly practica-
BILE beds. For the small apartment
they are ideal. In an alcOve or cosy
corner the graceful day bed. piled
with satin cushions, takes the place of
costly davenport or the lowly "divan"
which used to be the mainstay of ev-
cry apartment house living room, and
is the day bed, q revival of Empire
the occasional weekend guest will, it
is safe to say, be quite as comfortable
on the upholstered day bed with its
low head and fOotbOard as upon the
ancient divan from which the bed
clothes always disentangled them.
selves during the night. Day beds
come in all sorts of woods and even
in metal, with low bent iron head
and foot pieces. These are admirable
in boys rooms and look well covered
with blankets in warm coiors At the
opposite extreme are Second Empire
day beds of ivory tinted wood with
cane panels by my lady's boudoir-
pale blue or pink silk cushions and
embroidered lingerie pillows for these
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
NEARLY $50 DIFFERENT KINDS
or PLANT LIFE TO BE FOUND IN
The ROYAL PALM STATE PARK

on the waxed side in trimming eff
feet. A skating suit just completed
is of scarlet pontine with white silk
reverse, turned over in cuffs. revers,
pocket flaps and collar bands OF err
mine on the skirt are matched by
raking ermine cap with a crown OF
the scarlet pontine. Imagine this vivid
little suit flashing over the ice against
snowy landscape!
A new French motor coat is of dull
green pontine with chOker collar
Of leopard attached chest high on the
dOuble-breasted coat. The cap is of
leopard also and the cuffs Of leopard
are eight inches deep. Warm enough
for a crosc-country spin on any sort OF
winter day is this attractive coat.
Laovin is sending over autumn golf
suits with skirts of lambs wool and
coats to match of velveteen. An Eng
lish sport suit in typical Norfolk cut
with mannish lines is of lslay tweed
in odd heather tones.
For day or evening, indoors. or out,
velvet takes the lead among fabrics.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
: - + + + i + +
3 IMPORTED SPORT CLOTHES
: + + + + 4. !. !. ]. ]. ]. !.

Time was when sport toggery-
from any bourne but England-was
too striking and sensational to meet
With American approval; but times
have changed. America has grown up
% the giddy French bathing suit
which would have been considered
checking . few seasons ago but now
disports itself on almost all the beach
e from Maine to Florida Gay color
ed French sport coats have become
much the vogue in America also, and
some Of the English sport fashions are
tAr too staid for taste on this side of
the Atlantic, 20 riotous have sport
colors become, 10 arresting sport fash
ions. Skirts, IS well al coats, in rose
hue. emerald, citron and mustard
shades pose against out-of-door land
scapes, and new sport material call
ed h jerz, soft, silken weave in the
jersey effect but non-stretchable,
comes in all the colors Of the rain
bow-and then some. Pontine is an
other new sport material. the waxed
outer side like soft leather, the In
ner side silk or satin, to serve as q
smart lining, or to be turned back
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02

FlOridas state park, which was
dedicated at Miami last week. under
the auspices Of the Florida Fedora
ton OF WOmen's clubs, has the distinc-
ton Of containing the largest collec-
ton Of palms (gr0wing wild) In the
state, and therefore in the United
States. says the Miami Metropolis.
Besides its royal palm trees, for which
It II named, the park contains PAL
distinct kinds Of plant life. Includ-
ing the hammock and the endowment
lands the park contains 1880 acres
and II exempt from taxation.
Thes tory Of how the park came
about was told by J. e. Ingraham of
st. Augustine. q speaker at the dedi-
cation exercises. The story runs like
this: About six years ago H. M.
F1agler sent engineers over the land
south Of Miami to see II 1T would sup
port q railroad and r. E. Morse, W.
]. Krone and ]. e. lngraham made
the trip. going as far south of Long
Key. Mr.. hgraham sighted the palm
trees about q mile to the north anu
was informed that Paradise Key was
the name Of the island. He became
interested and in looking up the title
discovered that the East Coast rail
way hod claim on the land. Later
the land passed out of the hands OF
the company. but Mrs. Flagler became
interested In the suggested project to
make ap ark of Paradise Key. 1t was
then suggested that 1t would be work
for the federated clubs of the state
and Mn. w. 8. Jennings. state presi
dent, finally secured the passage OF
the bill which set aside the land as
8. state park.
The park has been set aside as q
game preserve aud a bird sanctuary
and II under the care of q warden
Mr.. Nosier.
Prof. Charles Simpson, an exper,
botanist, has identified the flora o.
the park and labeled the trees along
the various trails. Prof. Simpson
recently spoke against the projec
Of establishing . botanical garden il
the park. He said: ''This is q ma
tural park and should not be deco
rated but left % nature designed II
A scenic road-if It could be lai,
out By someone in sympathy with tn
park-would lend beauty and woul,
besides act - q fireguard. Prof
Simpson called the park "the meet
ING ground for plants Of the temper
ato gone and the West Indies"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
SEVERAL SOCIAL EVENTS
HONORlNG MRS. L. NJ. HEXTOR

Mrs. l.. n Hextor, of Pittsburgh,
Penn, who returned recently from
West Palm Beach and is again visit
ing her brother, F. w. Pope, and fam
lily at their home on South Beach
street, has been the guest of honor
at several delightful social events
during the week
Wednesday afternoon Mrs F. n
Conrad entertained at cards at her
home on Orange avenue in honor of
Mrs. HextOr, who was SO successful
as to secure the prize offered for
the highest score. The enjoyment of
refreshments and social time follow
ed the cards.
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
T. E. Fitzgerald entertained in Mrs.
HeXtor's honor at a siX-O'clOck dim
ner at their home on Silver Beach
avenue, Daytona Beach. and Thanks
giving evening Mr.. and Mrs. Pope
hOnOred Mrs. HeXtor with a dinner
and dance at their South Beach street
, home.
Bronze boots are fashionable this
season and the woman who cannot
have all the pretty boots she longs
for finds that bronze ones go" with
almost any formal costume. The mod
ern dress boot is far cry from the
sturdy street boot of ten years ago.
which was supposed to be correct with
any costume worn with a hat. Latter
! day dress boots are not only dainty
! in material, both vamp and buttoned
t top being of the softest, most supple
kid that fits the foot like a glove
but they are also dainty in color. A
smart street boot shows a vamp of
! tobacco brown kid and glazed kid
with paler crap tops of kid or cloth
are equally smart.
| Small waists do not enter into the
calculations OF the dress
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02

To Press Rain-Spotted Clothes.
A garment spotted by the rain may
be freshened by laying it over an
ironing board and steaming it. This
ts done by placing a damp cloth over
the article and ironing.-Woman 8
Home Companion.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
To Give Children Powders.

A successful method of giving chill
dren powders is to cut open a small
piece of chocolate cream, insert the
powder, and close the chocolate again
This is one of the easiest ways in in
ducing a child to take powder, and
less sickening than the usual spoon
full of jam.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02

Small waists do not enter into the
calculations OF the dress.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
Virtue and Riches.

Il cannot call riches, says Bacon,
better than the baggage of virtue.
The Roman word is better. 'impedi-
menta,' for as the baggage is to an
army so are riches to virtue. 1t can
not be spared nor left behind. but it
hindereth the march. yea, and the care
Of it sometimes loseth or disturbeth
the victory.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
When Movinc RUGS.

In packing rugs. when moving.
sprinkle with powdered alum and fold
d few moth balls in when rolling them
Then, if not used, Immediately, as is
sometimes the case. there is no danger
of their being destroyed by pests
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
Head Not Needed.

Two ladies-each with her child
visited the Chicago Art institute. AS
they passed the Winged Victory"
the little boy exclaimed: Huh. She
amt got no head" .Sh." the Mortified
little girl replied That's Art-she
don't need none"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
irony Of Fate.

After years of hard and continuing
work q man reaches the point where
he can afford to own an automobile,
only to find that in reaching it his
health has been so impaired that his
doctor insists he must walk.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
Convention Defined.

Convention may be defined as a sort
OF precedent or custom which restraints
. lady from cussing when she is as
mad as hornet, but which permits a
man to swear like a trooper when he
steps on a collar button.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-02
Life Is Mutual Hostility

Our life is not mutual helpfulneSS,
but rather. cloaked under due laws
of war. named fair competition and
so forth. 1t is a mutual hostility
Carlyle.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-27

record is held by Geo. Meehan Of
Boston at 7/houFs and is minutes.
Thus it will be up to Bowling to swim
at top speed for IA hours.
Eastern critics say he is the only
man in America who has a chance
to make good in this contest. Last
year he swan "a miles around Man
haitian island in IA hours As minutes.