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A young man does not have. to be
bachelor in Canon City unless he de-
iiberateiy wants to ne OF his own free
will and accord. He may no- have a
girl in sight He may be SO homely
that a mud fence would appear a
beautiful work OF art when comiared
with his misshapen physiognomy. He
may be SO mean that life itself IS a
burden to him. He may be but
what's the use-you can think Of all
the possible and likely maybes That 4
fertile brain could conjure up and
still there would be hope-much hore.
in fact.
Room , of the Y. NJ. c. A. dorni-
tory is that hope.
When it was constructed as an in
tegral part of the plans OF the archi-
tect it appeared not great deal diff
ferent from any of thu other rooms.
But IL II was not different at the time
OF building. it soon became vastly nn-
like the others.
1t beclme infected with 4 germ.
And. holy mackeral. what lively
germ it became, 1t not only infected
those who from time 20 time inllab
ited the inclosure within those harm
less and attractive four whi:e walls
but II spread throughout tie en,ire
building FumigatiCn couldn't touch
II 1t only laughed at the Various
efforts to o. #. II seemed 10 .nfest
the very ar itself. Once or twice
one or two OF the married men about
the building had seen IL. They said
II was a pink. chubby. naked. little
thing with wings.
They called it TIE matrimonial
germ-and Cupid for short.
The fellows who got it said its r5ins
made them a little sick love SEX
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show a spirit OF thrift and perseyer-
ance which breathes of success in af-
ter life. Good shops bring good re-
suits and make better towns. But as
is the man, SO is the shop.
GOOD RoADS-No other thing is
quite so essential to the success and
development of community as good
roads. No other element of success
is so easy to attain where all of the
people have the viii and the determi-
nation to do. Good roads mean every
thing to US collectively and individual
ly. and we need good roads and bet
ter roads, and We should go after
them and get them.
GOOD BUSINESS can have il.
If we pay proper attention TO our
schools, and our churches, and our
houses, and stores and shops. and
roads. and all of the thousand and
one other elements that have a place
in the making of a prosperous com
mercial center. We want it, and we
can get II III we go aiter II Win the
spirit and determination to succeed.
but we must go as community unit
and not as one or two isolated indi-
vidnals.
GOOD PEoPLE-But the success of
all depends wholly uron the mental.
moral and physical calibre of the peo-
pie. II they are good people" other
things Will be proportionately good.
Our people are good people. but We
could be even better than we are.
and our successes would enhance in
proportion to our qualities and our
efforts. Good people are desirable.
but better ones are prizes in the sea
OF life.
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The GERM THAT MAKES men
SICK BUT HAPPY INVESTS
THE Y.M.C.A. DORMITORIES

but that it really didn't hurt half as
much as did the good natured :ibes
OF Their friends.
Auburn Novels was the first 10
show any visible signs OF the malady.
He was followed by Charles P. .Sor-
man. L. p. Jessup came next and john
p. Thomas Jr. was the last victim to
succumb. These men were all oecu-
pying the room when the symptoms
brought the disease to its final happy
conclusion.
Close proximity to the room also
had its dangers, beca-se A. f. Nc
Gowan. II. H. Maxwell, Everett E..
Jones and II. C. Duntch also became
inoculated despite the fact that some
of them no more than passed the door
two or three times day.
And then there are those who have
striking symptoms. There is Leon
Farley Starr. who occupied the room
for three months; o. w. Rowe. who
was closely associated with ]. p.
Thomas Jr., and T. d. Harris, who
passed the door regularly for some
little time. Slim Kearney. who has
occupied No. . all winter, seems to
be on the verge also.
No matter what the epidemic. there
is always someone who is immune
There is always an exception to prac-
ticaliy every rule. In this instance
Ralph Bundy stands out as the i'm
pregnable one. He is seemingly i'm
mune. And he is not. as hopeless as
some of the bachelor classes men
toned at the beginning OF this story
He is good looking. He is saffable
He has good prospects. Yet there IS
nothin doing. He has lived in the dor
mitories since March :. 1914. and still
is alone-but perhaps not lonesome.
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Mr.. RHIoER GIVEN BIRTHDAY
PARTY.

Mr.. Hans Rhiger was the guest OF
honor "Wednesday evening to elev-
erly arranged surprise party for his
birthday. which was given by his
family and friends at the home on
South Ninth street The feature Of
the occasion was q delicious dinner
and the birthday cake set with can
dies. Covers were laid for eight peo-
pie. The guests left at a late hour
congratulating Mr.. Rhiger and wish
ing him many happy birthdays to
come.
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pie were in the party and enjoyed a
delightful social evening. Refresh
ments were served and all report
splendid good time
Miss Ackeibein. who Is nursing at
the Minnequa hospital in Pueblo. Is
home on her vacation.
ENTERTAINs SCHOOL FRIENDS.
Genevieve Farmer of Fifteenth
street entertained a number OF her
school friends last Saturday after
noon. They passed the time playing
many new and novel games among
them a kewpie hunt First prize was
won by Grace Beebee. kewpie. Kath-
crime Satterfeid won the consolation
prize. n tiny kewpie Refreshments
were served
Those present were Alice Linneer.
Dorothy Taylor. Fanny Sheldon.
Helen Fairbanks. Gladys Friar. Cath
crime Satterheid. Merle Tenant.
Elizabeth Cosby and Grace Peebee.
All report jolly good time.
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PicNickEp IN HILLS.

After motoring up the Salida road
quite a distance. party Of young peo-
pie enjoyed a picnic dinner in the
hills. They returned 10 Canon late in
the afternoon. Those enjoying the
outing were: Misses Wilma Newcomb.
Elsie Bower. Eta Walton, Carolyn
Wagner; Messrs. Bud Bower. Ben
Nitchen and Russell Coleman.
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REE klssiNoER ENTERTAINs
FRIENDS,

Mr.. Rec Kissinger was host TO n
few friends at his home on South
Ninth street Tuesday evening last. At
seven O'Clock most delicious dinner
was served and during the evening
hours games and music were enjoyed.
The guests were Messrs. Earl Lloyd.
wm. Watt. Guy Miller and Sidney JEFF
ferson.
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dlers and their friends and the speak
er was complimented by them for his
splendid discourse.
Each OF the veterans wore flower
ON the lapel of his coat that had been
pinned there as a badge of honor by
the members of the relief corps.
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tion and conservation of bird life

tion and conservation of bird life
A committee is now at work upon
the matter OF uniform text books for
the schools of the county and it is
believed its labors will be successful.
Miss Garwood estimates that twelve
months from now a dozen or fifteen
OF the rural schools of the county will
be ready for standardization.
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CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have AlWays Bought
s'esss.,. sssss n: Of GhzZzzs-
WILL TAKE SUMNER COURSE AT
NORMAL

Miss Ella Johnson. teacher at the
Harrison school. will leave Monday
for Denver. After short stay there
she will leave for Las Vegas. n. NJ.
where she will take a summer course
at the nomal university.
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LINCOLN SCHOOL TEACHERS
ENTERTAINED.

Miss Adelia Lucas. Miss Edna Terry
and Miss Mary Kier entertained the
teachers OF the Lincoln school at din
ner at the Miller Hotel at noon on
Wednesday. Covers were laid for
eight and the social nour around the
table was greatly enjoyed by all.
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MAS. Q. ). RvNpAHL ENTERTAINs

Mrs. o. J.. Rundahl OF Rudd avenue
was hostess to a number OF ladies at
her home Wednesday afternoon. The
time was spent socially. during which
the hostess served delicious refresh
ments.
The party was in honor Of Mrs
Elizabeth Haley. who VIII deave in
week or two for Seaside. Ore. TO visit
her son and daughter.
Beside the honor guest there we're
present Mrs. Giadman. AIRS n. j..
Roberts. Mrs. sisson and Mrs. Coo
per.
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DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little Liver Pills. These tiny.
sugar-eoated. an;i-hihous eranules-the
smallest and the easiest TO take. One
little Pellet for laxative-ihree for
. cathartic. Sick Headache. Bilious
Headache. Constipation. Indigestion,
Bilious Attacks, and all de.aneemer,s
prevented and relieved.
Pui up n sealed vin1a-a Oogfac1
ysse-pocket Is,nedx Alwsvo eon5onollS
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ENTERTAINED AT HOUSE PARTY

The Misses Agnes and winifred
Woods entertained at a delightful
weekend house party; their guests be-
ing the Misses Moore. Kennedy and
wietof
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GUMAER CASE ADJOURNED
TILL MONDAY. JUNE 5

The hearing Of the petition of
Gumaer Estates company for a tenn
porary injunction restraining Blake
Rogers as county treasurer from Is.
suing tax deeds to A. II. Danforth.
Nathan b. Danforth or their rapres-
entatives to the property owned by
the company in this county on account
OF delinquent and unpaid taxes. was
adjourned for the purpose OF permit.
ting conference between the liti-
gants looking to n settlement of the
matters at Issue. The case was be-
fore the district court the greater
part OF last week. Application for the
adjournment to carry on negotiations
between the. contending parties was
made by attorneys for the company.
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aURPRloGp 0v FRlgMpo.

Miss GtellA AcksIhein Of South
Third street entoyed : surprise visit
eFpn . number q her fsiends Thur
~ ese.ing' Apcnl twsnsv ytsng pse'
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cREENwoop CORPS MEETS.

Greenwood Corps No. %. w. r. C..
met in regular session Wednesday.
May -, at the l. o. o. F. hall. Mrs.
Iva Earle presiG.ng.
Report of previors meeting read by
the secretary and approved.
Report of treasurer read and accept
ed.
One candidate for membership was
favorably voted upon.
Comrade Weed invited the corps
60 join with them in the parade Me
mortal day at $50 a. m. Commander
Dunlap invited the corps to meet al
the hall Sunday at 1880 to accompany
the post to the Baptist church. whore
the annual sermon viii be preached.
The corps and any OF their friends
who can assist In making wreaths for
Decoration day are invited TO meet at
the city hall in the morning II possi-
BILE. or in the afternoon TO assist in
making wreaths-150 will he required.
Donations OF flowers will be gratefully
received by Mrs. Coulter's flower COM
mittee.
The death OF Mrs. l.. A. Gould,
charter member of the corps. was re-
ported and the charter was draped in
mourning with appropriate music and
exercises. Members Of the corps nre
requested to attend the funeral serv-
ices at the Baptist church Sunday at
$3.50 O'Clock. The corps will give the
funeral service Of the order at the
grave.
After q short rehearsal OF the Me
mortal day service the corps was
closed In usual form.
MISS DARLING TO Be MARRIED.
Miss Ruth Darling. accompanied by
Miss Margaret Ross and Miss Gregg.
left this morning for Denver.
Miss Darling will be married at $3.50
this evening to MIR, Frank Shultis OF
Greeley. After camping trip in Es-
tes Park the newiyweds viii be at
home after Aug. LIST In Greeley.
Mr.. Shultis was formerly super.n-
tendent of the Canon schools and ls
now teaching in the state normal Mt
6rceley.
Miss Ross and Miss Gregg will at.
tend tho wedding in Denver and later
will leave for their homes in Alta and
Storm Lake. Iowa.
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oR. vAwrER HOME FROM TEXAS

DR.. g. A. vawter returned to Canon
City last Saturday afternoon from a
three weeks motor trip to the Pan
handle country IN Texas. during which
he visited his ranch property near
palhart and various other points In
that section Of tho atste. DR.. vawter
says the outlook for Agricu,surAl op-
erAtiona In that locality we're unusual.
" encouraging early In che spring.
but that the exceptionally dry uoath-
q durine The Last Deaah throatons 70
eul tho wheat erpu shprt
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EXPERIMENT MADE
SHIPPING EDIBLES
B. & 0. Co-0perateS With Gov
eminent in Matter.

Experiments in the transportation
Of perishablc foodstuffs in refrieera-
tor cars have recently been run by
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. I'M
der The supervision of the United
States Government authorities, 10 de
termine the best conditions under
which 10 carry eggs, poultry and like
commodities This i'll line with the
pure food research work. The main
tenance of an even temperature
throughout such shipments affects
the quality Of certain commodities.
The experiments were conducted with
a shipment of eggs from Missouri
points to EImira, n Y, in three re-
frigerator cars.
The eggs We're assembled at St.
Louis where the cars were iced pre-
paratory 10 their movement to desti-
nation and careful record was kept
OF the quantity of ice consumed, the
temperature of each car and the cost.
A dynometer ear of the Baltimore
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and Ohio was attached to the ship!
ment to record the time in transit an
al terminals as well as the effect Of
shock in handling.
The result of the experiment can.
not be announced until the govern.
ment authorities and railroad officials
have given the matter careful study.
but it is thought that the informa-
ton secured will be valuable with
respect to plans for transporting
cold storage products.
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MOTORISTS STOP OFF
TO VISIT SHORT WHILE

Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Miller, of De.
troit Mich; DR. Widdson, of Balti.
more, and Miss Ruth stolipher. of
Mt. Lake Park, Md, motored through
Martinsburg Monday. stopping off to
visit Miss Stolipher's sister, Mrs.
Frank Powell. of Virginia avenue.
and brother, Mr. Cal stolipher, of
South High street.
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Mrs. y. NJ Robert and daughter,
Miss Susan Robert OF Johnstown,
Pa, are guests of Mr. and Mrs L.
peW Gerhardt, South Raleigh street
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ATTENDED FUNERAL

Mr. and Mrs Kisner attended the
funeral in Winchester Of little Lucy
Ann Johnston. two-yearold daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs B. F. Johnston,
which took place in that city Sunday
afternoon.
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STATE CONVENTION

The State judicial convention of
the Republican party will be held
Thursday in Huntington.
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This interesting report Is contained ir
t0day's New York Sun:

Measured by payments through
clearing houses the volume OF gen
eral business last week was heavier
than In any corresponding week in
the history Of the country. Total
bank exchanges were larger than
IN any preceding second week In
time last year OF about "a per cent
and over the same week In the year
before OF almost 80 per cent, improve
ment being confined to no one sec
ton Of the country and representing
In great part actual activities rather
than expansion in speculative opera
tons. All the cities outside New
York report substantial gains. WINE
In New York alone the Increase as
compared with last year amounted
to 81 per cent.
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INCREASED OPTIMISM
EXPRESSED BY PRESS
All New York Papers Find Solid
Reasons for Prosperous
Financial Condition.

All the New York papers today ex
press Increased optimism over tn,
financial condition Of the country.
BEEN the S In. wnssp hem sen
eral prosperity for weeks, they nnt
today. = '
Says the New York Times:
To conservative business men q
gratifying sign Just now. Is a per-
lative spirit which was much in
evidence not many months ago.
The excitement that accompanied
the enlargement of old manufac.
turing plants and the building of
sistent and immediate demands for
self 30 also has the feverishness
which led many merchants to
fear that they would not be abs
to secure goods when they would
need them. Instead, there has
come q more careful attention to
conditions. with a view to adjust;
for them. Perhaps the hardening
rates for money may have had
some effect In inducing caution in
making commitments. Whatever
see that the business community
setting Its house In order and
keeping its impulses In check, so
that. In course Of time. a rever-
sion to normal may be accom-
plished without undue strain.
This 10 done. too, at a time when
the prospects for the immediate
been at any time within the last
year or so. Industries are thriy-
Ing. crop indications are above the
average. labor Is well employed,
and the generous buying by the
public shows no sign OF abating.
The New York American remarks:
When the bank statement made its
appearance at the close Of yester-
days market all Wall Street realised
that prices had suddenly been
checked In their downward move
ment. The statement justified all
the optimistic feeling developed at
the cloae NJ The woaL
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ward. the increased intensity OF hostiii-
ties Fastening the enda Mexican affairs
have settled down into a state Of quiet
ude, which may be permanent II the
sincere and stable. The domestic polit-
ical campaign has not yet started. and
the real drive will not begin until both
candidates have formally announced
their acceptances and policies. General
business Is fairly active, but summer
quiet Is spreading. Some Improvement Is
reported In the crop situation as a result
of the warm spell. The corn crop was
estimated by the Government report at
1855, 100000 bushels before the recent
rise In temperature. or only $3.50, 900. 900 be-
75s. 900. or $4,000. 900 bushels less than
last year. But 1900. 900 bushels of wheat
are left In farmers hands from last
year, and II must not be overlooked that
last years crop OF wheat was phenome-
nal and corn exceeded the record.
Rnnk clearings and railroad earnings
prove by their large gains the sustained
increase of business activity. Such fig
ures are. OF course. affected by high
prices; though the upward tendency IN
and not a few articles have declined
with indications Of further weakness
coming. There is a confident spirit
among business men in general. based
upon q sound development OF the coun.
try's resources, and no longer upon the
war, which seems to have spent It's ex-
trene influence upon American business
Affairs. In future tire war will be n
factor chiefly in the approach Of peace.
which in some cases will naturally re-
aulre radical adjustment Of output and
prices to the new basis.
r. @. Dun & Co, say: Both In Its, pro-
ducing and dist nbuting branches. busi-
ness IL Altogether larger and more
wholesome than Is generally realized. A
period Of continuous warm weather has
affected retail lines favorably. reduc-
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the houses are taken into consideration
The contest was inaugurated during
Association and 500 was raised TO be
View have donated prises OF garden In
PIGMENTS. seed and plants.
the Park View Citixenss tAssociefion Il
composed Of J! J. McGrath. president OF
the association and chairman q the
committee. e.. G. Finnay. Frederic
The Inspection COMMITTEES IL composed
Lewis Burnside, chairman, Commits
sioner O. p. Newman. who acted ~
chairman yesterday IN Mr. Burnside's
sSn. Frank Heaton. and w. X. GUIDE.
Before starting on the tour Of In
spection the committee Of inspection
was entertained at luncheon by MEM
bers Of the lawn and garden committee.
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Last Weeks Winners

Washington. d. c.. Juno n 1915.
CLASSIFIED Advertising Manager. The WASH
inGton Times.
Dear sir-Allow me TO say . word about
the Vienna Hat Factory" as 18th st. n. w.
had Panama hat had discarded and a
friend Of mine took one she had gotten when
did mine TO them and had II cleaned and
feoocked IN this years style 80 L also took
eafaed Panama was made into q new hat
shoSId advise any one seeking . reliable
spectfully MRS, NJ J. HAYNES
2S23 18th st. N. W.
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ANTI-SALOON MEN TO
DISCUSS EXCISE BOARD

Trustees Of the Washington branch Of
the Anti-saloon League will discuss the
appointments Of Henry 8. Baker and
meeting at the Y. M. C. A. sunday night
II 10 believed that opposition may de-
velop to both nominations It IL Said that
the findings of the Senate committee
against the actions of the Excise Board
were made when Mr.. Baker was Q mem
Der, as well as General Smith. who was
not confirmed for another term.
IL was stated that Mr.. Cummings'
Qualifications are being carefully investi.
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Warrington, d. c.. July !. Il

Washington. d. c.. July 3. 1916.
CLASSIFIED Advertising Manager, The WASH
tnGton Times.
Govern made should patronise .the u, 8. Tn
holsterinE Co. The slip covers made BY this
nrm are made Of selected materials and Ivy
experts. There 10 no charge for the labor.
% they only charge for the cost Of materials.
u 10 the most prompt and courteous firm In
the city. Yours truly
1909 asrd q. N. W.
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Washington, d. C.. July 7. 1915
4 AvsStlstn. AHs..--. WI go.

Washington, d. C.. July =. 1916
ton Times.
Dear sir-In looking over the advs. in your
sunday Times I wish to say from past CT
Hat Shop for the very latest styIes In shap.
han their pricss are very reasonable and
within the reach Of all who have TO econo-
mice. j would advise all thrifty buyers To
give them . call They will receive prompt
and courteous attention and q polite cali
again respectfully. u. FITZGERALD.
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FINANCIAL
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF The
CURRENCY. .


Washington. June a. lsfl
WHEREAS. by satisfactory evidence pre-
ssntsd to the Undersigned. It has been made
to appear that
THE RIGGS NATIONAL Rank OF
WARRINGTON. d. c.
In the City OF Washington and District Of
Columbia. has complied with all the pro-
visions OF the Act Of Congress- ITO enable
National Banking Associations to- extend
their corporate existence, and for other pur-
poses" approved July IL. 1888;
NOW, THEREFORE,, !. Thomas P. Kama
Acting Comptroller Of the CurronsN. do here
81 certify that THE RIGGS NATIONAL
BANK OF wAsHINGTON, ID. c." In tbs
City Of washington and District Of Column
b,a. u AUTHORISED to have succession for the
period specified IN its amended articles Of
11 ;SsI ], namely onih close OF es''nsa
in TESTIMONY WHEREBY witnsss m,
hand and Seal OF the ofnee this TWENTY.
FoURTH day Of JUNE inS x.nn
sEAL) Extension No. Ssa
Charter No. bots.
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500 Wool shirt. any color\ Outflt for
6oc White Belt...............) $JsOC