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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
TOTAL OF TWO MILLION MEN
IN THE ARMY.

Secretary Baker says that by early
summer of 1913. the United States
will have, all told, ut least two mil
lion men under arms in this country,
and including in these now in France.
These men represent every profess
sion, occupation and businss, every
wolk in life and both races, all TAX
Ell out of business, within space
of six months, leave an enormous
gap in the business forces of this
country. Fortunately and wisely, Il
small number comparatively, are TAX
Ell from the farms of the country. 1t
is estimated that not more than one
fourth of this two million or five hun
drcd thousand, will come from the
producing class. This number, dis
tributed over the United States, will
mean only hundred or tow from
each county, and the agricultural in
terexts will not suffer. The "boss"
and other men heretofore idle about
the farm, and in many instances the
women, will have to "pitch in" and
fill up the gaps. The farmer should
not be deferred from putting out
large crops by the fear of scarcity
of labor at harvest time. There will
be labor plenty. AS to places va
Gated by clerks in stores, etc, girls
a-plenty can be found anxious to take
the places vacated. The United States
can raise billions of of dollars with
out Il jar, and two million men will
scarcely he missed
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
COMPLAINTS OF INJUSTICE.

In another column appears an ar
tcle taken from the Roanoke Times,
of serious import. in regard to what
the young men OF Montgomery coun-
ty charge was mistake and in
justice i'll the exemption of certain
young men of that county on the ploa
that they were farmers.
The case will clearly appear by
reading the letter as published in
another column. We know nothing
of course, of the merits of the ques-
ton, but, as the Roanoke Times says
editorially, the injustice complained
of should be thoroughly investigat-
ed by the proper authorities. Charg-
es of this character are very unfor-
tunate and will result in endless harm
and dissatisfaction if ignored. For
the sake of all parties the complaint
of these drafted soldiers should be
investigated and shown up if just, and
the same if unjust.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
A CIRCUS WORTH SEEING.

An event Of more than ordinary
Importance to our readers is the an
nounced appearance in Tazwell Oct.
10 of LaTena's Big 3 Ring Circus
and Wild West Show. AS this has
been conceded to be one of Amer
leans foremost circuses there is
every reason to suppose it's appear
ance here will be n gala day for old
and young alike. This show presents
an exhibition for ladies, gentlemen
and children, is strictly moral in
every particular and is not only en-
pertaining and amusing but instruc-
tive to all.
This show also carries Il large
mcnagerie and score cowboys and
cowgirls who with the regular circus
headliners make up lengthy pro-
gramme of skill, courage and dex-
terlty that at times holds the audi
ence spellbound.
Grand free street parade at noon
day of exhibition.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
REWARD.

The war department has issued
the following.
Number eighty to fifteen. A re-
ward of Fifty Dollals is payable for
the delivery at the nearest Army
Camp or post of deserter. This re-
ward is in full satisfaction of all
expense incurred in said delivery. A
person who fails to report to his
Local Board for Military Service nj
The time specified in the order of the
Adjutant General to said person is
Il dcscrter. 1t is highly desirable from
every standpoint that an effort now
be made to round up all persons who
are delinquent in reportoing for Mil
ltary Service. 1t is thought that if the
Tact of reward is given the widest
publicity we shall have great force
OF police officers an devon of indi-
viduals interested in bringing such
delinquents under Military control
II after such persons are brought to
Military authority it appears to the
Military authority that their delin-
quency is not wilful they will be for
warded to a Mobilization Camp and
their Local Board will be given
credit. If it appears that the dclin-
quency was wilful that they be pro-
secuted before Court Martial as de-
:Serters. In either case the reward will
be payable.
CROWDER
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
IN NORTH TAzEwELL.
A hiOnolOguc.

The frost is on the pumpkin this
morning and the people have Il brisk
er step as they walk the streets.
Business men don't spend rs much
time at breakfast as they used to-,
for two reasons; the first of which is
they havn't rs much to eat as in the
good old days of peace and plenty,
and the second, that they have given
up the long struggle to make liv-
ing, ann are he'll bent OIL making Il
fortune.
Every business in town is a "war
baby" and while we have no NUM-
ton factories here to kill the Ger
mans, we are paralyzing the Allies
there ut home) with Condemned west
ern corn mt $2.35 per bushel, with
twice as much in the fields as ever
before
Shelf-worn goods which have been
the despair of two or three genera
tons have suddenly blossomed into
bonanzas and are busted down and
marked up to the boom limit. The
wholesalers are as busy as Haig keeps
Hindcnberg, and like IIaig are NOV
| ing forward the pegs of the war
maps (of prices) and like him again
are turning over their stocks of "mu-
HtSiO'o bpOuI OilSC a. Wceh. lHcSV
are great times.
Though the women don't vote likt
the men they are busy though 1.-THE
women) and manage by thrift and
frugality to Hoovcrizc their husbands
to the best possible advantage. They
have made the most of their gar
den truck and vegetables and even
after the frost, the new edition of
the Lords prayer is still in use, Give
US this day our daily beans. And then
! the community feeling of neighborly
Kindness has not been disturbed thru
all the rush and bustle--if one citi-
zen runs over another there is no i'll
feeling unless the collision results in
the loss of "dcal" for they all know
how the other is affected, and fel.
low feeling makes us woundrous
kind.
The health of the settlement seems
to be improving, the only two remain.
ing forms of disease being the depot
complaint, and automobiles. AS tho
former subsidies the latter has fewer
victims and vicy versy, for not ever
Il North TaZewcll hustler can be il
two places ut the same time.
BILDAD.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
DEATH OF MRS. HORTON.

The funeral and burial of Mrs.
William Horton took place ut Con-
cord church Tuesday at p. m. Rev.
T. II. Campbell ofiiciated at both
services.
Mrs. Horton was member of
tho Christian church. She lived the
life of devoted servant of the Lord
and died cherishing the sweet hope of
eternal life. She leaves behind her
an aged husband, children, and other
relatives and friends to mourn, but
not without hope, her departure.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
GlLLESPIE-BR

Graham Dali News. Miss Flora B.
6ruce, daughter of Squire Bruce, of
Gfaham, was married in Roanoke
Yesterday to Arch Gillespie, of Wit
tens Mills. The young couple were
accompanied to Roanoke by Miss Nell
GllIesple, sister of the groom, and
MISS Sallie Graham. Miss Bruce is
one OF Graham's most accomplished
and estimable young ladies and the
groom is one of the countys most
popular men. A host of friends wish
them great happiness and long lives,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
WRITE LETTERS TO TIE BOYS

The soldiers in camp appreciate Il
letter from home more highly than
home folks imagine. Write as of
ten as you can. And, do the very
best thing. send Il copy of the Clinch
Valley News. One boy says that the
paper is better in some respects than
letter from home, in that it covers
wide territory. We make Il special
rate to the boys in camp.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
The Whole Neicbborbood r

g. Mrs. Anna Pclxer, 1926 Jefferson
st, So. Omaha. Neb., writes: "Tnl
ley's Honey and Tar cured nv daupht-
er of bad cold. My neighbor. Mrs
Benson, cured herself and family hw
Foley's Honey and Tar, and in fact
most everyone in our neighborhood
speaks highly of it as a good remedy
Tor coughs and colds" Sold every,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
CROWDER
WANTED!

To exchange first class residence
(all modern convenicnces) in the city
OF Bluofield, for good farm. will
pay the difference. Residence now
renting for$40.00 per month. Address
with full particulars, to
l.. G. BOWLING,
'-o-Zw. Princeton, w. Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
WATCH THE HEART

- TIC OOmmOner.J
The best way to keep from saying
unpatriotic is to avoid think.
ing anything unpatriotc. The tongue
is pretty sure to slip when the heart
skids. Watch the heart and the head
and The tongue will be all right.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
JAMES BEAVERS DIED SUDDEN.
LY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

James Beavers, the well known cit
zen OF Maxwell, aged about SO, died
suddenly at his home about 3 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. The immediate
cause OF his death is not known, but
is believed by many that it was
brought on by worry over his sons
entrance in the army, he having been
draftd for service, and is now at Pc
tcrsburg.
Besides wife. deceased is surviv-
cd by two sons and two daughters
Misses Mollie and Rea Beavers: and
Giude Beavers, and Homer, the son
VINO Is in the army at Camp Lee.
The funeral and burial will occur
tomorrow.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
DIR. J. WALTER WITTEN ELECT
ED CHANCELLOR.

DR.. J. Walter Wittcn, CT North
TaZewell, was elected Grand Chance
llor of the Grand Lodge Of Pythians,
ut the annual melting of tie Grand
Lodge in Roanoke this week DR..
Wittcn is now with the Medical re-
serve Corps, at Firt Oglcthorpe, Ga
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
LUTHERAN CHURCH.

Divine services next Sunday at II
o'clock. Sermon subject. GLOW the
Savior Caught Peter" You are invited
to worship with us.
X. Homer Anderson, Pastor.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05

Mrs. j. A. Leslie returned few
days ago from Norton, whittier she
FASTENED to see her grandson, and
its mother, Mrs. j. E. Pearce. AS this
is the first and only grandson in the
family everybody concerned is "tak-
ing on" about it, and making big t6
do.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
CONFERENCE IN BURKES
GARDEN.

The Western Conference of the
Southern Luthern Synod, of Virginia,
meets i'll Burke's Garden, October 9th,
and continues for three days.
A number of noted ministers are
on the program for addresses.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
NOTICE.

Parties holding notes or accounts
against ]. d. Daley will please pre-
sent same for payment, properly prov
ed, at the office of Chapman, Peery
& Buchanan.
II. G. MCCALL,
9-14-4 Committee.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05

Mary Pickford in The Aircraft
super picture 1.-THE Little American
A thrilling Story of American indie
pendence in 7 reels. New Theatre
Oct. 9th. Matinee 2:30 Evening 500
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05

Blanks, Envelopes. Stationary, and
an KINDS of printing can be had at
thls Office at reasonable prices.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
DRAFTED MEN OF MONTGOMERY
COUNTY PROTEST.

(Roanoke Times. October 2nd.)
One of the most remarkable letters
recieved by any district board in the
United States, has been drawn up and
signed and sent to the district board
Tor the Western half of Virginia, pro-
testing IN simple but firm language
against the decision of the board in
cNempting two young men of Mont
gomery county. The names of these
Two young men are not given, but
common report has placed them
prominently before the public not only
IN Montgomery but throughout This
section of the state. The letter is os
follows: go
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
Christainsburg, Va.

Christainsburg, Va,
, September 22, 1917.
We the undersigned drafted men
of Montgomery county, Virginia do
respectfully request the District War
Board of Southwest Virginia to in
vestigate the exemption claims of
I'VE have each known them for
over year. and their exemption
claims for being farmers are false.
This is an error and and Injustice
Respectfully submitted"
and we shan't rest until same is cor-
rectcd. WI
The letter as sent to the board had
twenty signatures to it. Since then
three others of the drafted men have
indicated their endorsement of the lei
ter, and. it is expected that the other
three there were twenty-six drafted
men altogether) will ultimately unite
IN the petition to the board.
Inc letter as obtained had the blank
spaces as given above. The two voung
men IN question are said to be sons of
TWO OF Montgomery's most prominent
and influential families. The case If
Is reported, has aroused the deenest
interest in Montgomery and adioinino
counties, and has been widely dis,
cussed us
whether or not the district board
opens the case and hears additional
evidence relative to the two men is
yet an unsolved problem. It is under
$1,000 that the board willingly and
readily will respond to any formal
ana proper move looking to an in
vestlgation. 1t is said that the fad-
eral authorities are making a careful
inquiry as to the facts of the matter
with a view to ascertaining if the
claims of the young men we're based
upon sound reasons.
Under any circumstances. thn ;ssuo
IN the form that it has assumed nron,
Uses to become an extremely imnor-
Gdht contribution to the draft svstem
no one attaches the slightest bI5roo r.
the district board. They acted in oc.
cordance with papers laid before them
and these papers, prepared bv = ,unii
known hrm of lawyers, it is said. were
m perfect shape, containing affidav;ts
OF prominent citizens in Montpomerv
fuiaski and Smyth, and met tbe Iov,
IN every particular. The board had No
power or privilege to make an indie.
pendent invetigation. 1t is altopoatbe,
probable, however. that additional af-
indavits, setting forth the records If
the two young men in question. will
NC forthcoming, at an early date
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05

DR.. Thos. l.. Watson, State geolo-
gist, was in Burke's Garden this week
looking into the manganese deposits
in that section. 1t is reported that he
says the prospects for the valuable
ore on the place of John p. Gose, is
very bright, and has advised Mr.
Gose to begin mining and shipping
at once.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05

The District Convention held at
Graham last Sunday, was Il success,
well attended. fine addresses. Rev.
Mr.. Parsons, Princeton, Rev Mr.
Mowbray, Graham, Rev. r. III. Andcr-
son, Mcneil, of Blueficld, Newton of
Pocahontas, and others. Mr.. Newton
takes over the office of Secretary of
the County Association, in place of
Mr.. Forbes, who has moved away.
Miss Carrie Louise, the charming
young daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. S.
Golfer, and Mr.. Maynard Osborne
Gibbs, were married on Wednesday
evening at the brides home in Blue
field. Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbs will make
their home at Port Royal Virginia.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-10-05
A NEW BOY IN THE FAMILY.

9-14-4
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01
Califofnia Beet 4
Sugar Refinefs
Are Under Fire
tA,.o.ia..d Prsss b .. 5. Naval wIrsIs.s,,l

tAs.oeia,sd Press b =. 2 Naval wissl.ss;, 9 !
) los ANGELES. Cal, Dee. IL
) II S District Attorney Wool =
) wine today telegfaphed sPresl
-ksdent wilson and Food Admins =
= traitor Hoover that the grand. =
J iiry investigation here has ais
closed the fact that one beet.t
= sugar refinery IN Southern Can :
) fof1ia cleared nearly $900,0Oo :
! on an ainvsstment OF 100000 q |.
y 1915. 80
Farmers of the district aresre-
= .fhsihg EGGPLANT the sugar oeets :
) unless they receixe better pay
: from the refinersk and the situa-
= ton is serious, With crop produc-
i ton threatening 20 be cut down
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01

The Board agriculture and Forces
trvsyesterday Gli1ed to consider IA
yorablv a prtsitinn made by Lee
Todd. head ohe retail meat depart
ment of the territorial Market, to
continue the Eeratien of th9 market
on, his own possibility.
Il know lid make q SUCCESS. of
II y said Mr.. bid this morning, and
feeling sure this, proposed to Mr..
Judd that / Re over the responsible
NV myself. told me he had no atl-
thority to aIbut that he would get
into connmuhtion with the commits
sioners and they were willing TO
have this ddit would be done. He
talked to J. raewsett and H. NJ. Won
Holt. but cd come TO no decision
through theblons, and told me early
in the afte3n that he would let me
know as sofas he could get hold of
the. preside Mr.. A. Rice. ;, He said
he would s9im before 3 O'Clock, and
that if he not call me up By 5 p.
m. and te e to continue the mar
ket on my = proposition, that vas
to close Il manently. He has not
telephone vet, and closed the
IpArket y day, at 5 p. M, as Ior.
zered by Judd.
= u Eli b that constantly p.
-l.easlng Der Of people will 4
s. o y meat. You'd be an 5ld
ibe aeopie who e n Il
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01
IMoP4 clifton )ut ]
AskH Rg CONFESS to
Make HaIaE Dry

>
SIGNED by scores pile ieading husi-
nessnen in sHonolylitYo petitions.
one 10 the United htes House OF
REPRESENTATIVES and b p the United
Ststcs senate. are ing circulated
ihnutl1opt the city il that iesis-
i4tIof Be eenacted <se Hawaii Z
..iry territory. On the petitions
seen fhis morning sIgned BY the
principal members practically all
the plantation agel& ID the city Z
The petition addl1eo TO the presi-
dent and membefof the United
States senate is as lows
eve. the undo ned residents
of the Territory avail, being
conyersant with Industrial and
moral conditions this. Territory, !.
are convinced tiI&he liquor traf-
fie Is one Of the batest menaces
to its prosperitJ q welfare, and
should be proh a We. there
fore, respectful petition your
Honorable BodJr its assistance
to attain this e e
The petition to- house Of repre-.
sentafiyes was sih|rly worded. The
canvass is being hducted by mem.
bers of the Anti Jon League Of Ha,
Wafi.
some of the fosbusinessmen have
refused to sign tAetition, not on the
grounds that nj hre against proht
bition, but on tlttand that the ter.
ritory should hepable Of enacting
prohibition with confessional aid
and that the aen towards making
Hawaii dry" sid come not from
congress but e the local legisla
.ture. +
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01
DENT
GEbAbN Line

.p4BIs Frafce& Dec. 4 Hammer
ing 81 The Esrmafi llies at g Mare
An AZ tHe French tpddF stcceed ed ~
dentihg the line inIlLcting heagy psl,..
ishsnent on TIE ! fendeEs - x = y
Iraidss ii the I1oilfet sector1 nprtnNe
Sc Rheims were tqdaY repplsea. 8.
pec. On The cllabEsI Lf9Ak ses
the -Gefmans began % e +
,novan,ent watch was directed toNeIu
3. eetting behind some Of the BRITISH
adyaneed positions The Btitish seNeo
their guns and troops and II the. az
tack the Germans lost aeakily ~ - =
plans were frustrate d though tne BTls
Eish blew up. some guns.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01
OPERATION.
OF TERRITORIAL MARKET REFUSE
Lee Todd oposa DecIned-Marke Not Operated az 10y
and Hintsetaers Wished to See Public institution close

keep in line. This was the. only le
to keep down the prices II you'll !
into the Hist of stockholders IN
meat markets id town and compar
with the list OF 1nembers,ef the Bo
of Agriculture and Forestry I bell
you'll find the real reason why
market has been closed. 1t was
being operated at q loss to the 7
tory. Out Of a totak expenditures
s257o.17 for the month of octoberl
territory got a clear net profit OIL
Our sales last Saturday were
against s112 for the first Saturda
was here six weeks ago.!
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01

Permits Required
!. By All Trupelers
To Other Islands
l++++++++++t+st+s
Announcement issued by the

= Announcement issued by the :
y Inter:Island Steam Navigation Co. :
= states that every person purchas. =
4 ing ticket from Honolulu to any :
y other port In the territory Will
~ be required. to produce either
y permit from the president and
= travelling permit from the local :
4 u. s. attorney, or give evidence Z
+ satisfactory to the company that :
= he is not an alien enemy.
y This action Is taken by the
4 steamship company. under the :
i provisions sof. the tradingwith
- tfie-enemy. law. and serves to =
k9protect It. frpm infringements OF :
y the statute. The trading with the I
= enemy law pfpvides that no com
y pany engaged in the business OF !
y Transportation shall transport an
= alien enemy without the direct
y permission of the president. Alien
= Germans, therefore, who desire
\ TO travel, among the islands OF
y the Hawaiian group must obtain :
= special spermits from the presi. 5
= deIt Through the department OF
| i STATE. Others before they can
i purchase tickets must furnish the
/ j. con1pauy With satisfactory Ell
! = .dence that they are not enemies
i y OF the United States -
II $Xf4+ = NJ y =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01
,li111 81 Passengers. Can.
eSn Formal Announce d, nee
r|by caste & Cooke;
TO BE Taken Over !,
/ .oIlday -.
!, ser4aininq oteanleT q

..rv Ser1ainin1 steamer ~
Ne n.,,,c.fIon Co, includinsi
the acquired vessel, the prss
q re- rs.,te IS the islands has
denJ ,,seered By the govern
49, ~ 81, the Pacific. :, =,
me- definitely requisitioneo ps1
800, are the Manoat the
the - ~ president, and posi-
Hy s.,nriee. THE Manoa; which
Ply Is n mort again tomofroWl
Mi'i IL. 81 Sc the first ship OF the
mel 80 into the hands Of the
Ut - for..sar, indefrite period,
Tste6 n the oil isI announces
= ire cotnmandeerins O me.
ye aonaav & the date set for the
,s,sr n the Manca. The. reduIsl.
- e the other vessels VIII ZAP
Ia 3c,. and IS soon - they ar.
I'll the istands, Or tnelr pr l7.' :
discharged. - 80 :
sar soverfmei1t use was mace
III this morning BY astle 9 =;
III when It was stated that al
y hookinss COR PASSAGE tos tn !,
y n. ne Mafsoii steamers mus
| Ssiceled Due TO re fact that y
;hown how long t.e government
1 iIfauira NE vessels, no ASSURANCE
/ y eiyeh Tor future BOOKING T !
/ .Bn ossfo,ss ts hs;ns adsised +
III securI pas til some q
!. ~, : - s.tss,nsr lti9s, swith ship
| y al HUnoinlus which arr permu
/ carry passengers from here :
i President Is tie big Paeifi
ITpassengers carrying vessel whic
i Iecently turned ovef to the Ma
.lINayigafior CO. with the Co
10 replace the Matsonia, Mal
IkEilhslmina in maintaining Q ser
lsetWeen the islands and San Fra
she is now en- route to U
Has. on her first ySyage on
sdula with the sailing date advan
Bne day ahead Of that OF the Ma
a. I. !,
/ is anticipated that she viii
81 over Immediately after beir
Eharged and that in the meantin
\ Hyades will pass into the contr
The government. =
Ieizure of the Matson ships "
horizeff BY the war department |,
.shington. g,
Emphasis is placed upon the sta
lnt that no one will be given tr .i
ration on any of the Matson sin
Enrfiandeered, unless such person
titled to travel on a transp0rts
for the use OF the I.
ar United States. transport snl
" on the Pacificsis believed TO ma
ade necessary the taking over OF I
atson ships. -. u. s i : I