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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
PUMPKINS WATER INTO
EARS OF AvIAIoRS
Candidates For Flying Service
Put Through Severe Tests Be-
fore License Is Granted.

The nrst test tried out on a candi-
date for a license to operate an air.
plane Is the water test Hot and cold
water Is pumped into his ears for
many minutes to ascertain whether he
is subject to dizziness, says the KAN
sas City Star. Then the pupil takes
the second degree. He hops along a
chalk line In the light and then In the
dark. to find out II he has the proper
sense Of direction.
Last comes the flying test. The army
airplanes which few from Mineola, N.
r., to the Philadelphia navy yard
were for the most part piloted by ma
tional guardsmen and civilians taking
the final examinations for commissions
in the flying corps Of the officers re-
serve corps, q. 8. A.
The air men were dressed In leather
from head to foot They wore leather
raps with ear flaps and bands across
the nose. Coats and trousers were fur
lined. and the latter were fastened at
the ankles to keep out the cold Each
wore four suits Of heavy winter under
wear.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

ened. Thin cream churns with consid-
cradle difficulty. and higher churn-
ing temperature is required than for
rich cream. II the churn IL turned too
slowly the cream simply slides around
the sides of the churn, while II It n
turned too fast the cream Is carried
around In the bottom of the churn.
The churn should be turned so that
the cream can be heard rise and fall
with each revolution. For best results
churn should never be filed more than
half full. A churn with very little
cream in 1t causes the churning to b
slow because the cream simply coats
thesside Of the churn, while the churn-
ing will be slow II the churn be too full
because Of no room for proper amount
Of conclusion.
As cows approach the end of the Pc
riod the fat particles in their milk be-
come small and firm. This cream
churns with difficulty. Particularly II
this the case II the succulence Is deh-
cient. such as corn silage or beets in the
ration.
Milk from Holstein cows naturally
contains smaller fat globules. than mill
from the other breeds. Hence cream
from this milk churns with more din
Guilty.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
Under the Flag

Under our own nag still We viii sail her,
Calamity sail her, our own shjp OF state;
Faiths We have lived by still shall avail
her.
Hope At her PROV. wing'd. sxpsctant.
elate!'
Over the deeps OF q perilous ocean,
Honor compelling. we still will sail on;
Giving. unfearing. a loyal devotion.
Until In life. in death. danger 10 gone.
Deem not that we. whom our fathers be-
fore us
Taught TO love freedom and died TO
make free.
towards shall fly. while the heavens ara
Ger us.
Craft OF the ether or boats under Sea
There IS In vaior that hearxens to duty
Something that dearer may be than long
years
And in mans service there may be q
beauty
Higher than glory and deeper than
tears.
Florence Earle Coates in New York
Times
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
NERVE Of A sTEEPLEIAcK.
His Goodness and Resource In . Time
Of Extreme Peril.

Ordinary people standing on u mar
row ledge whence they can see down
200 or 300 feet are 80 appalled, by the
danger OF falling that their nerves give
way. Their bodies finch and there
cones 10 so.-.u "a .SA4f IN Impulse to
end the mental strain by leap into
the gull. But the steepiejack Is indif-
ferent to height aud proximity to the
abyss.
The GOODNESS and resource OF these
men were never better shown than In
case which happened in upper New
York state few years ago. A steeple-
jack had flown bis Kite over n chimney
and subsequently drawn himself up to
the top. He was Just beginning his In
spection OF the work when by some
mishap he dropped his rope and was
left. like St Simeon Styiites. alone on
his pillar.
Attempts were made to fly another
kite over him. but the wind had drop
ped. There were iron ladders inside
the chimney, but the fires wo1ld have
to be drawn and the chimney let cool
, for hours.
The steeplejack was then seen to un-
lace one Of his shoes. take OF the long
| blue stocking worn by such workmen
and set to work carefully to unravel II.
knotting the pieces OF yarn together
when necessary.
He then fastened stone to the end.
plumbed the depth. picked the other
stocking to pieces and added 1t to the
drst length Of yarn and let It down far
enough to meet a tall ladder. from
which he drew up FIRST piece Of
strong string. next rope and then
after completing his inspection Of the
chimney top lowered himself to the
ground.-I.os Angeles Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
PANAMA CANAL DEFENSE
PRESENTS BIG PROBLEM
Both Army and Navy Forces
Would Have a Busy Time In
Event of War.

In case the country goes to war spe-
cial energy and effort will be directed
by the government to the protection Of
the Panama canal, says the New York
Globe. Already some precautions have
been taken for guarding that impor-
tant waterway. Presumably 1t would
not be in serious danger of seizure
The thing to fear would be plots to
blow up locks. TO raid the canal and
the Ike.
About 1900 troops are now In the
canal zone under command Of General
Clarence Edwards. Army officers want
to hare the number doubled. Reports
are current that more troops have re-
Gently been sent to the zone. but these
reports are not verified. 1t Is obvious
that in wartime 1000 men would not
he adequate: that they would furnish
only an attenuated guard and patrol
President Wilson has issued an ex-
ecutive order giving the governor Of
the canal zone authority to expel any
suspicious person or persons. This IL
precautionary against raiding opera
tons or bomb plots.
Both land forces and naval forces
will be busy In canal waters In the
event Of war Naval vessels will have
to guard both approaches.
The Poindexter amendment to the
naval bill providing for construction
on the Pacific coast Of 100 submarines
additional to the number provided for
in the regular naval program has q
tearing on canal protection. This
amendment has strong support In the
senate and may pass or be modified
and passed.
Peculiar responsibility rests on the
Ulcers charged with defense Of the
.nnal FoH years there has been free
discussion In the newspapers and 9th.
erwise OF the difficulties Of its defense
in case the United States should be.
come involved in war. Any failure to
prevent its obstruction or worse would
cause severe criticism to be visited on
the officers connected In any way with
The defensive plans.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
DAIRY ano
CREAMERY
FARM Bur1EamAkIHe.
Some Common Reasons Why Cream
Rsfus>s 10 Churn Properly.

Some Common Reasons Why Cream
Rsfusss 10 Charn Properly.
Some Of the reasons why butter does
not churn easily are: Temperature may
DO too low. the cream may be sweet,
the cream may be thin. speed Of churn
may be too fast or too slow. churn
may be too full or not full enough,
cows producing cream may be far ad-
vanced In lactation. the feed may con-
tain no succulence, says the Rural New
Yorker.
While no definite figure can be given
for the churning temperature that win
apply In different localities and in diff
ferent seasons Of the year. In general II
In well to churn at e to SO In the sum-
mer time and SO to 65 In winter.
Cream which Is sweet does not churn
as easily ~ cream which has been rip
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
The Municipal Election

Full tickets have been named by
both parties for tn municipal cleo
ton nexI Monday. Mayor Hagerthy
will, for the tenth time, be the stand
a-d bearer for the republican party,
while ex- Mayor J. A. Cunningham
heads the ticket for the democrats.
The republicans OF Ellsworth have
given splendid endorsement OF the
present administration by renominat-
ing the entire board Of aldermen and
the street commissioner.
The same endorsement given by
the party will be given by the voters
next Monday. The republicans
sand upon the record OF the past
years. Manifestations reduced tax
rate and a material reduction Of the
city debt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1917.

The voters of Maine will vote at a
special election next September on
the question of giving the ballot to
women. Governor Miliiken last Fri
day signed the resolve submitting the
proposed amendment to the State
constitution to the voters. Won't il
be some lively campaign, though.
The sutfragists and anti suffragists
will buttonhole pretty nigh" every
voter in the State.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

The national House Wednesday, by
q vote o. 31s to 70, adopted the pro-
vision to make prohibition states
"bone dry by forbidding the impor-
tation of liquor for private use.
Friends of prohibition we're not
unanimously in favor Of 1t, many OF
them believing that such legislation
would react against the prohibition
cause in states in which the "wet''
and s'dry" vote was close.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
NORTH BROoKLIN.

Ice has carried down many OF the weirs
but material is being cut to rebuild them
Mrs. Matte Candage and daughter
Rachel returned Saturday from . Portland
hospital, where the latter has been for
treatment.
About forty-five friends of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Cole rendered them q surprise part
Saturday evening, the twentieth anni-
versary of their marriage.
Feb. %. XENoPHoN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

Each day is bringing the United
States nearer to the inevitable war
with Germany. The sinking by the
Germans this week of the steamship
Laconia, with the loss OF American
lives, in the present status in the rels.
tions of the two countries, is an act
but little short of war. President
Wilson merely awaits authority OF
Congress, which doubtless will be
given to-day, before taking further
steps for the protection Of American
rights by force of arms, and by allow
Ing merchant ships to be armed. The
formal declaration may not come for
some time yet, and may not be made by
this country at all, but by Germany.
Severance of diplomatic relations
with Austria is imminent.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
An oNene;ve cr.v.&.

A man once called upon Whistler
with a letter of introduction. and an
amusing scene followed arising out Of
the fact that the visitor was wearing .
red necktie. Whistler declared 1t IN
terfered with the color scheme OF his
room and put him or picture he
was painting In quite different key"
Finally he obliged him to take OF the
offending ~ravat before he would con-
descend to exchange another word with
him.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
At TWELVE SHE IS SIX FEET.

Johns Hopkins University Has Unusual
Case For Observation.
The medical stat Of Johns Hopkins
university. at Baltimore. Is much In
terested in the case Of twelve-year-
old girl who has already grown to be
six feet tall and has every appearance
Of going on indefinitely. Her growth
did not become abnormal until after
her ninth birthday. but since then she
began to grow 30 fast that her par
ents. becoming alarmed, put her under
the observation Of the Johns Hopkins
stan. who have not 20 far been able to
throw much Hight on her case.
The girl weighs III pounds. but b
perfectly healthy and enjoys muGic,
reads books and lives IKE any Other
Cfl
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
oriuir Of an Old sayino.

Many think that the saying Blood IL
thicker than water" originated with
Commodore Tatnall of the United
States navy. who assisted the English
In the Chinese waters, and, In his dis
patch to his government, justified his
interference by quoting the words 1t
Is. however. an old English proverb
and Is to be found in Rays Collection
Of English Proverbs" published In 1872.
Walter Scott, too. makes Dandie Din
mont say: "weel. 'bluid's thicker than
water She's welcome to the cheeses
and the hams, just the same."-Phiia-
delphia Press.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

Two Children Burned to Death.
Two little daughters of John Grant, OF
Eastport, aged six and four, left alone in
their home, were burned to death Mon
day. 1t is supposed they played with
matches.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
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We OFFER One Han cd Dollars Reward for
any case Of CstArrh ystt esnnot be cured by
Haii'A catasrh Care.
FL CHENEY 4 Co.. Toledo, ..
We. the undersigned. have known r. J.
perfectly honorable In all business trans
actions and anancisiiy able To carry out any
obligations made BY his 6xm.
NATIONAL BANK or COMMERCE.,
Toledo. o.
hals cstarsh Care u takea internally.
scttnG directly upon The blood and mucous
surfsces Of the system. Testimonials sen,
free. Price Is cents per bottle sold by sll
Druggists.
Take Halls Family pills for con sti patton
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
Fsultx In n. pi.ane.i..

Mrs. Malaprop Young Sharp VIII
have to apologize to me before I speak
TO him again.
Miss Interest-Did he insult your
Mrs. Malaprop-Did he? The last
time met him ! tod him that my IN
Gle had locomotor atayia. and he asked
me II he whistled at crossings. STRAY
Stories.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

As rc.ations between the United
states aAd Germany have become
more aud more strained With the pas
sa@e OF every twenty four hours. the
expert hattie iariiciHns OF the navy.
especially those of the naval war col
eic n, washington. are concentrating
their strategy upon the naval defcnscs
~ tie Atlantic seaboard. This means
primarily the defense " the two xoues
which have beeu deemed to lie the
uios, imporraat~the region inmedi-
ateiy about New York aud that about
the Delaware capes says the New
York World
New York liz considered obvious. as the
ttpantIaI and commercial center OF the
country. The demand for the AIDE
qnaie defense of the Delaware capes
lies IN the fact that from that point .
successful enemy would have access
80 the lrcat coal and oil nelds OF Penn
SvlvanIa with the taking Of Philadel
p!iia ms u natural result And from
the capes tile way would he norr or
tess open Ia the nations capital
First Line OF Defense 500 Milss Out.
To meet "A naval raid upon the east
ern seacaas; the experts have devised
"a plan. subject to number Ut varia
tions to coIN. will us many conditions
anieb calls iof naval battle line cx-
leading from Cape Cod to a point well
below the delaware eapcs,
This line which would lie the hrs;
with which I'm enemy would come into
touch. extends In an arc with a radius
OF 600 miles In other words. 900 miles
off the eastern coast Il Is to he COM
posed or tie fastest destroyers the
navy can supply. those capable Of q
slc,-d Of at least thirty knots an hour
They are 20 lie stationed twenty -dve
miles apart aud are to lie kept con-
sian,ly cruising along their particular
-ection III the arc
Fast Cruisers In Second Line.
STREET, hing from the center Of this
great are. tine of destroyers would
te In direct aud CONSTANT communica-
tio, with the base OF the Atlantic dect.
whirh would be at Block island or
Newport. L. l. There, cruising about
at reduced speed. but preservin.
the utmost mobility. the suIerdrcad-
nau.lits of the navy would lie Assem-,
Sird TWO ni;ndicd miles beyond them
would I've the scvond line "f defense.
The fast cruisers. capable % making
first response to The word brought back
from the ,.uter line that the enemy =
fleet was o, the horizon
After the outer line had discovered
the enemy aud reported him In de-
stroyers would have served their ini.
tial purpose and w0uid fall back upon
the second line and eventually rejoin
the main fleet OF battleships. The bat
ricships. accompanied by seagoing sub
marincs-as distinguished from those
Of smaller size detailed as coast de-
Tenders would then go 10 the attack.
With them would go the fast destroy
ers which had done duty en- the outer
line. ready now TO race to within nj
least 1900 Yards Of tue advance guard.
discharge their torpedoes and dash
back under the protection Of the great
er vessels. there to form Tor another
attack "a, the command VI the admiral
IL the fieet
II X rontidvntiy expected that N a
naval encounter with m enemy the
engagement would Ike fought decisive
miles on the Atlantic coast. as enc
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
INplAN POINT.

Miss PaInira Wallace and her pupils
gave = pleasing entertainment at the
schooihouss on wsshipgton's Dirt hdsy.
Refresbmenss were served.
Feb. D. n.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
OREA.

Quite number Of out-of-town people
attended the masquerade tsll here Feb. q.
Robert Hickman and Miss Olive Dono-
vsn Of this place we're married Feb. II, BY
Elder Sheehee-
Feb. %. 4.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
MAJOR FUNSTON MADE
CHARACTERISTIC REPLY
TO QUERY OF GEN. oTls


Stubby. red headed. tndomita-
BILE. Major funston was . figure
40 capture . boy's Imagination
and hold his place forever and
to make the hearts Of men beat
faster. Il was easy to picture
and regard with affection q red
headed man. barely 6ve feet I'VE
inches In height his very beard
brisuing with pugnacity a. hs
replied to tseneral OTIS query.
How long can you hold your
position. Funstony''
Until my regiment b muster.
ed outi"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
OWNS A GOOSE II YEARS OLD.

"Grandmother" Of Indiana FIocks Pro-
duesd Eggs Seventeen Ysars.
Henry Uinlan has not the goose thar
laid the golden egg. but he says he has
the grandmother Of the goose family In
Spencer county. now twenty-one years
old says the Rockport Ind, CORE
spondent OF the Indianapolis News.
The goose has a record Of having
produced eggs for its owner for seven
teen years. retiring from active duty
two years ago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

AFTER THE GRIPPE
vinol Restored Her Strength

Canton, Miss-"I am rs years old and
became very weak and feeble from the
effects Of L. Grippe, but vinol has done
me- . world Of good. It has cured my
cough, built up my strength 30 I feel
active and well again. Mira LIZZIE
BALDWIN, Canton, Miss
vinol 10 . constitutional remedy
which aids digestion, enriches tho
blood and creates strength. On
equalled for chronic coughs, colds Of
bronohitia Your money back II u
0se. 4. Passher. Druggist. RllswortA. Also
1919 leading drag stores IN Ill hsiss Tswns
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

Ayrshires. having been developed
In the rather severe climate OF Scot
land. have probably acquired the
strongest and hardest constitutions
OF any Of the dairy breeds. They
are also persistent mixers and very
even producers. While some breeds
have a few phenomenal cows. az
tremes are not common In average
Ayrshire herds nearly NIL being
profitable milkers The bull shown
Is an-Ayrshire.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
MONTH sEpowrcK.

II. o. Staples OF Boston IL visiting his
SISTER, Dem Hsnsecm.
The church aid society will hold a sale
and social at the grange hall Mar. 8.
Feb. % A.G
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

Il haven't done days work in two
ysars.~
"You ought to be ashamed Of your
self.~
~Oh, NO. I'm q night watch n q
bank.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
1rSt.

>-~>>>~~-~~r-l.a
CAvIN0s department. pass book No. 1888.
- issned By the savings department Of the
Burrtu NssionAl Bans. Finder piease re
turn to bsnk.- EpwAsp Y. SMALL, Cashier.
SAvINGs pass book No. sss issued by the
- savings De partment Of the BUrrtii Ma
iionai bark. Finder please leave At bank.
EDw. SAALn- Cashier.
ASAvIkGs pass book No. So issued BY the
- aaSinGs department OF the Burrtli Ma
tionai eaak. Finder please leave NJ bank.
EDW. ,. SaALl. Cashier.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
llsislatibf Notits.
LE0AL AKFAIRs.

LEGAL AFFAIRS.
The Committse on Legal Affairs will give
public hearing In Its room at Ne State House.
In Augusta.
THURSDAY. MARCH l. Il .. p. M
Act relating TO care Of bnrytns grounds.
Act to amend secs. u and II chap 10, r. s.,
relating TO trsspass on ialAnds In salt waters
After notice.
Act for protection 81 life and properly
against loss or damage from steam boilers
and steam engines op6eAtsd By incomps'eh'
perSons.
Act to complete The records In HANCOCK
registry ef deeds.
FRIDAY, MARCH .. ct :. p m.
Act for the Regulations At franchises.
Act 70 change IL date OF annual town mee'
ings-
Act 70 amend SEC. II, chap isl. laws OF I'M,
relative TO prisoners escaping from coah'
farm.
Act 70 provide PENALTY Tor dsfacing i.snsi'
Nca&ton mat n on motor vehicles.
HAnoLD B. Foss. Clerk
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
GREAT POND.

Fred Colson has moved the machinery
OF his mill here from Aurora, and will add
a shingle machine.
Feb "a r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
An Everyday Husband.

my husband is such blockheadw
"How now?"
Couldn't locate lady | wanted to
hnd, although / had told him plainly
that her gown had sleeves Of ninon
and velvet revers. Exchange
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

When the suns center II six degrees
below the horizon IN Alaska tn
brightest stars are visible on . clsa
day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
PUEBLO UTILITIES.

The Committee ON Public Utilities, room
III, viii give puhlic hearing In IL room -
the State HOUSE. In Augusta, on
WEDNESDAY,. MARCH :. 1917, ~ p ""
on the following; -
o. An ~ prohibiting Bar aarnoa ing
diseSimknasory Rates In sale Of eieoss'c w.
Hnpsr q. WIIson, seereec,y:,
~ NuLLHu TUyoH .Cisfs'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
WEST FREMONT.

Earle Farley Is i'll OF pneumonia.
Herbert Reed, who has been working in
Massac husetts, is home.
Feb. 26. THELNA,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

Manttn.

~~N~-~I~~-N~~Nc~~-SO ~N-r~>~N~~O~~-- -
DINE: psipwood; other timber tracts near
II =. r Acrea; estimAtton; location; price.
Boz -. Bar Harbor. Ne.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
tur Sais.

= ~-~-~-~>< -~~>~>-c->~~- -~-~--.
OFFICIAL bargains In wood saw outdts. Gus
- - sevA kerosene and gasoline engines.
electric lighting plants, water plAnts- Send
for circular. IL VII save you money. TuoHS.
pr8n AAenHs COMPANY. Portland. Maine.
1--WE reep ~ Day hYooders aud 0 Prairie
4 hsyers Tor ~ piece These are In nrs.-
class condition. CuAs. O. 6rRArros. ELS
worth. No. r. y. D. 4.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

Alie.'e Feet ness. ths sssiseptie powder for
,ainful, onnaxst1G. tender, nosyo1s fest u
axes tie sttng out u eosns and bunions
lver tooeoo peaeaees ore being used By the
3esns9 aaA Allled troops q tks srent. eeld
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
OLD FALSE
TEETH BOUGHT

broken or any condition. We pay up to 20
set, according to value Mall - once and *
DOMESTIC SUPPLY CO.. BiaEhaatna. M.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28
KEEPING ENEMIES
FR0...s OUR COASTS
File Eun.I.1 klila ITol Arc
VII Bs Kept % Guard.
ILL Pll.l5 READY FOR War

Protection For New York. - Countvy's
Greatest Commercial Center. and
Pennsylvania Coal and Oil Fis'ds 10
Provided For-Work Of the Fast De-
ssroyers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-02-28

THELNA.