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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
CONDITIONS

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THE PROBLEM

Diamonds of seventeen sizes described, or
outlined, in the chart.
The problem is to ascertain how many there are
of each size and add them together in one grand
total
By Diamond" is meant a character similar in
shape to the diamond on ordinary playing cards,
the four lines describing it being of equal length.
This may be aseertsined, If in doubt, by either
measurement cutting the diamond out and fold
ing it in the center, or by any other means
which the ingenuity of contestants may suggest.
Provided the one simple rule is complied with
that the lines describing each diamond be Of the
same length, the lines in the chart may be used
often desired in forming different combinations,
each combination constituting individual da-
mond. Every possible combination, therefore,
through the manipulation of lines Of equal length
is permissible. No alterations in the lines, however
as they appear in the chart be made, such as
extending or erssing them.
There is Joker" trick OF any kind in the
chart. The chart drawn with absolute pre-
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to determine at glance whether the lines in the
various combinations are of equal length.
The disconnected diamonds in the corners of
the chart art of the same size the smallest in
the central figure. This size is No. 1. The next
largest size which is No. u.
The prizes in this contest will be awarded to
those submitting the best solutions, regardless of
whether such solutions are absolutely correct or
not.
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DECIDING TIES

Those tieing in their solutions OF the Diamond
Puzzle will be required to solve a second problem
like the one below, only considerably larger
As indicated, this puzzle consists of drawing a
chain of circles across the lace OF the chart the
problem being draw the chain that the figures
within the circles will total the greatest number OF
points, the number of circles in each section being
limited to either three, four five like the iustrs-
ton below.
The second problem will be presented imme-
the first puzzle, and week viii be given in which
to solve il. Should further ties ensue, the same
chart will be rearranged and those teing will be
sble event of further ties, third and fourth
arrangement will be made, but after that should
any ties ensuc the contestants teing shall each
receive the full amount of the prize tied for
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-07-20
WORK ON TELEPHONE
SYSTEM COMPLETED

After two and half months of con-
slant work the repairs to the Canon
City telephone system, necessitated
by the destructive storm of April 80,
have been completed and service
for all patrons re-established. The task
was finished Tuesday night and most
of the nonresident men engaged in the
undertaking left for home Wednesday
The repairs were made under the
supervision of Dan Sutton OF Denver.
who has been continuously emply, cd
in the telephone service since 1885,.
Thirty years ago Mr.. Sutton had
charge of the gang of men that built
the first telephone line between Can
on City and Cripple Creek During
the recent reconstruction work here
several hundred new poles were used
most of them were brought from Chi
strung. All portions of the new sys-
TEN damaged by the storm were re-
built and it is now in better condition
than ever. About sixty men We're EN-
ployed in connection with the work in
this county; one half of them making
their headquarters in Canon City and
the remainder in Florence.
The work in the Florence district
has not yet been completed. but is
expected to be finished in the course
of the next ten days or two weeks.
The cost of the repairs and improve
ments in Canon City and Florence
districts win be approximately forty
thousand dollars.
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A. r. NOVELS. TO GO TO NEW
YORK.

a. r. Novels will leave tonight for
Chicago and New York City on a
buying trip for the Nowels-Stockton
Mercantile company. He will be gone
couple OF weeks and will ransack
the markets of the metropolis of the
east. as well as the metropolis OF the
west, for the purpose of procuring
bargains for the firm he represents;
the customers of which will be made
the benehciaries. Mr.. Novels will
purchase while in the east complete
line of up-to-date fah and winter goods
for the various departments of the
store here; the arrival of which will
enable the firm to offer the Canon
City public unusually alluring values
in seasonable and stylish merchan-
disc.
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THE FORT DOUGLAS
MILITARY TRAINING CAMP

Considerable interest is being
manifested here in the military train
ing camp TO be established by the
government at Fort Douglas, Utah.
next month for business and profess
sional men and it is expected that ten
or dozen Canon City people will
take advantage of the opportunities
which IL will afford for instruction
n the rudiments of military science,
L. A. Bradbury. secretary of the
Canon City Chamber of commerce.
has been appointed recruiting officer
for this locality and many inquiries
are being made of him in relation to
the qual fications necessary for en-
listment. The camp will be opened
August 21st and will continue till
September 18th. The government will
pay all transportation expenses to and
from camp, as well as furnish ra-
tions, bedding and other. accommo-
dations for the men while in camp.
The only outlay actually necessary
will be ten dollars for each man, al
though fifteen dollars will be requir-
ed TO be deposited on arrival at the
camp; fye dollars of il as guaran-
tee that the deposition will not dam
age or destroy federal property while
there. The FIVE dollars will be re-
funded II no damage to property is
done. Ten dollars will be kept to
pay such incidental expenses as the
government is unwilling to assume
The purpose of the camp is to help
properly qualify men TO NIL the great
deficiency in officers and non-commis.
stoned officers tina. would Immediate
y arise in case of national emerg-
sncy by giving them four weeks OF
Intensive military instruction In the
field with regular army officers and
with troops OF the regular army. To
foster a patriotic spirit and spread
among the citizens of the country
some knowledge of military history.
military policy and military needs.
To instill in four weeks OF healthy
outdoor life those habits OF obedi-
ence. discipline. command and self.
control that are the prerequisites for
success in every business and profes-
sion and to send the men back home
better prepared to take care Of them.
selves and others.
Any citizen OF the United States be-
tween the ages of eighteen and nifty
are eligible for enlistment in the Fort
Douglas training camp. For particu-
lars inquire Of f. a. Bradbury at
the chamber OF commerce rooms in
The postoffice block.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-07-20
DISCIPLES OF ISAAK WALTON
REPORT FISHING ONLY FAIR

Russell Coleman, John Shaw, Jr.,
I. P. Stommel, ]. t. Coleman and r.
=. Sears returned home Wednesday
afternoon from an eleven days fishing
rip to the Jointed Rod resort on the
Gunnison river. They report a pleas
ant outing with fairly good success
at fishing, although the stage of water
in the river was too great to make
any big catches possible. They saw
a number of Canon City people on the
western slope during their absence;
among them Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Will
son. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson, DR..
and Mrs. w. T. Little and w. J. Nc
Carron.
They made the trip by automobile
rud the homeward run, over Monarch
pass. a distance of about 135 miles.
was made in eight hours.
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A. w. ALEXANDER in TOWN.

Mr.. A. w. Alexander and Mr.. Seson
came down from Howard Saturday
morning.
Mr.. Alexander was a county COM
missioner about 20 years ago and was
always an advocate Of a good road up
the river. He says the road now is
an excellent one and is in good shape.
Mrs. J. B. Hall and Miss Alice Hall
accompanied Mr.. Alexander back TO
Howard for little visit.
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OFFICERS ELECTED At
MEETING OF SCOUTS

The first regular meeting OF the Boy
Scouts was held in boys rooms at tho
Y. NJ. c. A.. Friday night One patrol
was organized with Ford Cooley Pa
troll Leader and Frances Carter as.
sistant The patrol was named the
Eagles" Another patrol will be-
completed in few days. The regular
meeting nights will be the first and
third Thursday nights OF each month.
A great many tickets were reported
sold for tho Adventures OF Boy
Scout" a moving picture to be shown
at the Majestic Theatre next Friday.
The proceeds Of this picture will go
to equip the local scouts. A boy scout
pocket knife has been offered to the
scout selling the most tickets.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

This will serve to inform all con-
cerned that have sold my store. The
Rambo Drug Co. to the Corner Drug
Store Co. and wish to thank my
friends and patrons for their kind pa
tronage and request the same to bo
continued with the new nrm.
AS have made the transfer and
do not expect to remain IN Canon, I
earnestly request people owing The
Rambo Drns Co. TO please settle their
accounts before the s0th. A. prompt
settlement viii assist me in settling
my A6airs. dltW1t
NRe. kARAifDo.
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FRANK SINGER BUYS
ANOTHER DRUG STORE

Mr.. Frank Singer, president of the
Corner Drug Store Company, closed a
deal Wednesday afternoon whereby
his company comes into possession of
the Rs smbo drug store.
According to Mr.. Singer, his firm
will be known as The Corner Drug
Stores Company, with the Corner
Drug Store to be known as .Store No.
L." and the Rambo establishment as
store No q" Mr.. Singer says that
ne has faith in Canon City and is
willing to expand his holdings because
of that faith.
Mr.. Claude Singer. who is secretary
of The Corner Drug Stores Company,
will have a large share in the gene
raj management of the two stores.
The addition of the Rambo business
will enable the Corner Drug Stores
Company to buy in larger quantities
70 the advantage of their customers.
There will be no change in the cleri-
cal forces of the two establishments
Il present Mr.. Thomas will remain
as store manager of the Rambo store.
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COL. MARVIN RECOMMENDS
GEO {. M'CLELLAkD FOR
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS-


Col. Fred R. Marvin. publisher of
he Metal Mining Journal, was in
Canon City Wednesday. Mr.. Marvin
vas formerly editor of the Pueblo
-hieftain.
Mr.. Marvin says the Mining men of
lhe Srd district are talking UP Geo.
.. McClelland of Idaho Springs for
he Republican nomination for Con.
gress. Canon City is in the third DIS
trict and is interested in this nom;na.
ion.
Col. Marvin gives Mr.. McClelland q
very good character. He says he is
man of means. a large producer, not
politician but good business man.
the mayor of Idaho Springs, a man
who will make a strong campaign and
an excellent congressman If elected.
Col. Marvin says he appreciates
hat it will not be boys job to beat
Mr.. Keating who uses his government
-ank so literally in his political cam
paigns, but that he Is not so strong
IS he was when the labor agitators
were in the state and that either Chas.
Pallreich of Pueblo or Geo. E. Nc.
Glelland of Idaho Springs can beat
him in the November election this
yea:.
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CUT THIS QUIT is WORTH
MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip. enclose with &c and mail 1t to
Foley & Co., Chicago, H., writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return triad package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, for lagrippe coughs. colds
and Group; Foley Kidney Pills, for
lame back, weak kidneys. rheumatism,
bladder troubles, and Foley Cathartic
Tablets. wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic. for constipation,
biliousness. headache and sluggish
bowels Sold everywhere.-ady
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m ALL 1HE WORLD

The Y. NJ. c. a. has been received
by almost every nation. Christian or
non.Christian. says the Atchison
Globe. In Russia the imperial govern
ment has just given permission that
the .'miiak'' or lighthouse" for young
men which the association has foster
ed for many years in Petrograd, may
be reproduced in any Russian city
where the committee cares to start
work. In Korea. Baron Yum Chi Ho.
the nobleman whom the Japanese
tried and imprisoned for reasonable
conspiracy. but afterward released.
has been installed as general secre-
tary of the Young Mems Christian as
sociation at Seoul. To India, when
the European war broke out. the in
ternational committee sent word TO
etrench to the utmost. The secre-
taries there saw an unparalleled OPP
portunity among the Indian troops.
and they determined TO send a Y. NJ.
:. A worker with every regiment go-
ing out from India. They have COM
lissioned more than hundred. All
cost was raised in India itself Cal
itta gave 100000. In China the
Foochow association can boast what
other similar organization in any
,ity OF the world can say--every MEN,
Der of the local chamber Of commerce
member of the association. So
is the governor OF the province and
every departmental official in his ya-
men. likewise every president OF the
sixteen government colleges in the
city. When the association recently
conducted a membership campaign
three OF the team captains in the con-
est were the provincial governor. the
'alt commissioner and the president
II the imperial bank. The information
al COMMITTEE lately sent TO China a
'oung Canadian named Crocker TO be
national director OF athletics Crock
ers letter heads show among the
'hinsse committee he has organized
, back him Yuan Shih.Kai, president
the Chinese republic. every MEM
Yer of the presidents cabinet and the
majority OF the provincial governors.
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LIQUOR SHIPMENTS INCREASE;
z COUNTIES WITHOUT STAIN

Denver, July IS. Shipments of
liquor into Colorado are increasing.
Last May 1894 shipments came into
the state while only 1888 were reg
istered with the secretary of state in
April. Notwithstanding this increase
off by comparison with other months
since prohibition went into effect.
With all this amount of liquor being
shipped into the state. two counties
stand out as lilly white" in obeying
to the very letter the prohibition law.
Baca county and Rio Blanco are the
two which have not received one ship
ment of liquor since January. accord
ng to the state records. And 1t is
sure that not a drop of the forbidden
has come into these counties because
the system of checking would reveal
L
Denver received 6,S74 shipments of
liquor during May. Pueblo was next
with 1.721 and Las Animas falls into
line with total of Ito. Ell Paso is
next and is followed by Weld county
which received S37 shipments during
the month.
The state received as its share OF
the fees for registering shipments of
liquor, ss.137 during the first five
months of prohibition. In this time
65, 100 packages were received.
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in love with Miss Glaser. and begged
for a divorce. Mrs. Richards, it is
said, was so angered by her husbands
alleged misconduct with Miss Glaser
that she refused for years to agree
o a divorce. Finally, however, thru
divorced Richards. Richards and
Miss Glaser continued to work togeth-
er in vaudeville.
Mrs. Martha Miner Richards prepar.
ed suit for $4,000 against Miss
Giaser. charging alienation OF her
husbands affections. In this suit she
called the actress "home wrecker".
and made other spicy charges. Rich
ards and Miss Glaser were playing the
Orpheum circuit and were booked to
appear the next week in Denver.
Friends wired them of Mrs. Richards
suit, and they cancelled their Denver
engagement and hurried east. Mrs.
Richards followed them to Pittsburg,
where she got service upon Miss
Glaser The matter remained in the
courts for months. finally being drop
bed by Mrs. Richards on the ground
1T she didn't wish to give that
woman any more advertising" Yes
terday's marriage in Connecticut
brought the whole matter to close.
Mrs. Richards is now singing in the
East.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-07-20
COMPANY |
IN MUTINY
BECAUSE ITS
OFFICERS ARE
NOT TAKEN

Denver, July 13th.-Because their
the Federal medical examination to-
day Company l, of Fort Morgan, Colo
RADIO National Guard refused to enter
the Federal service. They mutinied
despite the efforts of the three COM
missioned officers to get them to go
on just the same without them and
the soldier boys decided to return
home
The company arrived in Denver this
morning and this afternoon they are
going to leave for Fort Morgan.
This company was not ordered out
with the others of the state some two
weeks ago because it was not up to
full strength at that time. in fact. it
was only skeleton of an organization
Captain Daily at once got busy and
recruited the company up to full
strength with the aid of the citizens
of the town Company l was to form
the first company of the Third Bat
TALON which General Gamble has been
planning upon recruiting in order
that Colorado could send a full regi-
ment to the border.
The mutiny of Company is the first
trouble of any kind the officers of
the Colorado National Guard have ex-
perienced in getting their men to en-
ter the federal service. Up to this
time none had refused to take the
federal oath. although in other states
many guardsmen have refused.
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FIFTH SHIPMENT OF
FOSSIL REMAINS OF BRONTO
SAURUS DlPLODOCUS

The nth shipment OF the fos.
Hil bones OF the pre- historic monster
being uncovered from the geologic
mari beds OF Garden park under tho
supervision OF Dali De weese was for.
warded 10 the curator OF the Colorado
Museum OF Natural History in Dem
yer few days ago. Thus far forty.two
feet OF the skeleton OF the huge man.
NAL has been excavated from the rock
in which IL was embedded and sent
TO the museum 10 be mounted. six
teen feet of the vertebra. extending
from the pelvis to the tip OF the tail,
have been taken out intact during the
last few weeks Twelve or fifteen
teeth OF the animal. all Of them in
splendid condition. have been found
and will be valuable in the identifi-
cation and classification OF the mon
ster.
a part OF the head and neck has no,
yet been located. although the COM
plete Hpinaila from the shoulders
back has been recovered. From n
study of the photographs and plates
of saurians and the ciassifications OF
those versed In paleontoloEy Mr.. De
weese is Of the opinion hat the ami
NAL he has been instrumental in dig
ging out from iis long interInent was
in It's lifetime what is known to sclen-
lists as bronto saurus dipiodocua.
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BURTON ENLISTED
IN UTAH CAVALRY COMPANY

Howard J. Burton Of this cry en-
us,ed as Il r.c-.,ber OF TrJop II. First
.sh cavaliv. at Salt ,tse -. Z
June 23rd and is now in training at
the state mobilization camp At Ford
Douglas. The troop mas been recruit
ed up TO eighty men. eleven OF whom,
Mr. Burton among them. resigned posi-
tions as commercial travelling men to
enlist.
The troop is expected to leave Salt
Lake City this week for military duty
on the Mexican border. 1t Is prob
able that it will be sent to help guard
the international line somewhere In
Arizona or in southern California.
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SAM ELLIOTT CRITICALLY
ILL WITH PERlT0NITIS

The condition of Sam Elliott, who is
in the hospital suffering from peri
tonitis. is reported to be critical and
much uneasiness is felt by the mem
bers of his family and friends in re
lation to the outcome OF his Illness.
Mr.. Elliott made visit to Pueblo last
Sunday to see his daughter. Miss
Elma, who was operated on at the
Minnequa hospital there ten days OF
two weeks ago for appendicitis, and
on his return home the next day. com
planned of a pain in his side. A ply
sician was summoned. and, after max
ing a diagnosis. decided that his trou
BILE was appendicitis and he was taken
to the hospital where he was operat
ed on Monday afternoon. The opera
ton showed that the appendix was
dead and that peritonitIs had develop
ed. Owing to the unexpected compli
cation found by the surgeons and Mr.
Elliott's weakened condition fears are
expressed that his vitality will be
insufficient TO enable him to long with
stand the ravages OF the disease.
Miss Elliott. who was just complet.
ing her studies preliminary to being
graduated as trained nurse when
stricken with appendicitis. is said 70
be convalescing nicely from her opera
tion and is expected TO return to Can
IN City in the course of the next day
or two.