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Citation and Notice Hearing Petition
in Re Contest of VIII.

I'm Re Contest OF VIII.
State of North Dakota, County of
Cass, IS. In County Court, before
Hon. A. @. Hanson, Judge. .s.e'. d
In the matter OF the Estate Of Mary
Westlund, Deceased.
Julius j. Ostlund, Petitioner, VS..
Christine Ecklund, Mrs. Inga Broberg,
Mrs. John Ecklund, and Ed Engvig, as
executor in the matter of. the estate
OF Mary Westlund, deceased, and all
unknown next Of kin and heirs at law
of Mary Westlund, deceased, Re-
spondents.-Citation and Notice Hear
ing Petition in Re Contest of VIM.
The State of North Dakota to the
above named Respondents:
You, the said above named respond
ents, are hereby notified that the peti-
tion of Julius ]. Ostlund, a nephew
and an heir OF Mary Westlund. late of
the County of Cass and State Of North
Dakota, deceased, has been nled in
this Court, in which petition in re
contest OF will, the said petitioner
prays that the will OF said Mary
Westlund, deceased. heretofore ad-
mitted to probate by this court, be re-
voked and that the letters testament
ary heretofore issued herein to Ed
Engvfg be revoked and that letters of
administration be granted to said Ju-
Illus j. Ostlund, said petitioner, and
that the court make such other and
further order as would be legal and
proper IN the premlSe6s
And you, the said above named re-
spondents, are hereby further notified
that Wednesday, the 9Th day of Janu-
ary, 1918, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of that day, at the Court Room
of this Court in the County Court
House in the City of Fargo, has been
appointed by this court for hearing
on said petition in re contest Of will.
And you, the above named respond
ents. and each OF you, are hereby Cit
ed and required then and there to be
and appear before this court and
show cause, IL any you have, why the
probate of the will Of Mary Westlund.
deceased, heretofore admitted by this
court to probate, should not be re-
voked and why the letters testament
ary heretofore issued herein to I'd
Engvig should not be revoked and
why letters Of administration should
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-11
Standard Bread
Will Be Sold AT
8 Gents a Loaf
q Aasoclated Press.l }

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE govern
ment new standard bread which
made its formal appearance on the
market today Is to be known as 'un-
wrapped bread" rather than war
bread. The bread Ii practically OF
ths same quality ii has always BEEN
despite q slight saving in sugar ana
shortening. Charles Paesch, pregi-
dent oe the Illinois Master Bakers
association. said that the new loaf
should retail as cents. It weighs
sixteen ounces
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CIV o. FARGn. n. h.

Special assessment list for cost and
expense Of constructing water main In
Water Main District No. extending
on 11th Ave. N. from College st. 70
14th st. N.
Townsite or Amt. OF Amt.
Addition. Subdiv. 1t. Bl. Benent. Ass'd.
Ty8wIrhnurta qnA
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AMERICAN WOMAN WEDS
Won BERNSTOUFF'S son

fRy Kssociated Presa.l J

Berlin, via London, Saturday, Dec.
S.-The marriage here today Of Count
Christian Gunther Won Bernstortf,
son of the former ambassador to the
United States and Mrs. Marguerite
Vivian Burton Thomson, of Bur-
lington, New Jersey, is reported by
the Berlin newspapers.
Count Christian Gunther Won Bern
storff is 26 years old. He visited the
United States with his father in 1911
and in June 1913 he entered the
ofIices of Speyer and company, New
York bankers, as a Junior clerk. He
spent about a year in the banking
house before entering the German
diplomatic service.
In February, 1915, the iron cross
was conferred upon him and at
Christmas time that year Count
Christian was reported Ill in Berlin.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 10.-Mrs.
Won Bernstorif is about thirty-five
years old and Is the adopted daugh-
ter OF d. j. Thomason, Of Burlington,
N. J.
Mrs. Won Bernstorff, whose maiden
name was BNrton, was born in
America. Mr.. Thomson adopted her
when she was seven. She was mar
ried In England to Count Won Rodeck,
OF Germany, a number OF years ago.
and was divorced. according to her
friends.
Mrs. Won Bernstorff went to Berlin
about six years ago to make her
home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-11

Name Of A. N. Anderson On Can
adian Casualty List.
~ Aaeoclated Press.

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 1.-THE follow
ing American names appear in to-
days casualty list:
Wounded and missing-D. e. Far
linger, Huron, s. D.; A. N. Anderson.
Grafton, n. ID.
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FIavo -four, creamery white, delic-
ious favor. goes further. Phone 80.
--Advt-
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not be granted to Julius j. OstIund,
said petitioner, and why the court
should not make such other and fur
fLer order as would be legal and
proper in the premises.
Dated this 23rd day OF November,
BY the Court:
A. g. HANSON,
Judge OF the County Court.
(Dec. 4-11-1S, 1910
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-11

land, are arriving In France at the
rate OF one thousand a day. The
night we were there one OF our party
found q little girl OF about 10 years
crying as If her heart would break.
On investigation, 1t was found that
she had been sent through from
northern France all alone, with no
one waiting for her. and with no
knowledge as to her future in a part
OF the country far removed from her
own home and people. There are
thousands Of such cases"
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CITY oF FARGO. N. D.

Special assessment list for cost and
expense of constructing water main
in Water Main District No. 2, extend
ing on sth Ave. N, from 18th st. N.
to College st.
Townslte or Amt. of Amt.
Addition. Subdiv. 1t. b. BENEFIT. Ass'd.
Harwoods addi-
tion, w. 46 #.
s. and 10 a s1s5.OO s12s.4s
Harwood's addi-
tion, w. 1913 It.
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S01AG&G 81
Dated Fargo. N. d., Dec. 8, 1917.
8. ]. HILL,
r. H. SLOCUM,
H. #. MILLER.
Special Assessment Commission.
Notice is hereby given that the
special assessment commission OF the
city of Fargo will meet on the 29th
day of December, 1917. at ten o'clock
a. m, at the city hall in said city to
hear all objections which may be
made to any assessment contained in
the foregoing list by any person in
terested therein, or his agent or at
torney.
Dated Fargo. N. D., Dec. 8, 1917.
s. ]. HILL
r. III. SLOCUM,
H. +. MILLER.
Special Assessment Commission.
(Dec. Ills, 1919
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state OF North Dakota, City or Far
go.-ss:
We hereby certify that the fore4
going is q true and correct assess
ment OF the property described in the
foregoing list, to the best of our
Judgment, and the several items in
cluded in such assessment are as fol-
lows, to-wit:
Contract price .S616.SS
Inspection and engineering 49,. 31.50
Assessment commission ..... 1900
publishing list ...........s.. $40
Auditors notice ...... 400
Such assessment is made for the
cost OF constructing a water main on
18th Ave. N. between College st. and
14th st. N.
dated Fargo NJ IN nan q 1o17
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CITY OF FARGO, n. ID.

Special assessment list for cost and
expense of constructing sewer in
Sewer District No. /, extending on
18th Ave. N. from College st. to 14th
st. N. a--
Townsite or Amt. of Amt.
Addition. subdiv. Lit Bl. Benefit. Ass'd.
FEwNx o.
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Dated Fargo, N. d., Dec. 8, 1917.
s, J, HILL
r. H. SLOCUM,
H. +. MILLER.
Special Assessment Commission.
Notice is hereby given that the
special assessment commission Of the
city of Fargo will meet on the 29th
day of December, 1917, at ten o'clock
a. m, at the city hall in said city to
hear all objections which may be
made to any assessment contained in
the foregoing list by any person in
terested therein, or his agent or at
torney. ..-
Dated Fargo. NJ D., Dec. 8, 1917.
s. J.. HILL
r. III. SLOCUM,
.E II. #. MILLER,
Special Assessment Commission.
(Dec. ILLS. 1919
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State OF North Dakota City or Far
go.-ss:
We hereby certify that the fore
going is a true and correct assess
ment of the property described in the
foregoing list, to the best of our
judgment, and the several items in
cluded in such assessment are as fol-
lows, to-wit:
Advertising for bids s.......S 7.26
Contract price ............. 1,0S7.01
Inspection and engineering. 1926
Assessment commission ...s. 1900
Publishing list .......... 11.60
Auditors notice e..........s.s 400
Such assessment is made for the
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14th st. N.
Dated Fargo, N. D., Dec. 8, 1917.
s. j. HILL,
r.. III. SLOCUM,
H. f. MILLER.
Special Assessment Commission.
Notice is hereby given that the
special assessment commission OF the
city of Fargo will meet on the 29th
day of December, 1917, at ten o'clock
a. m, at the city hall in said city to
hear all objections which may be
made to any assessment contained in
the foregoing list by any person in
teFested therein, or his agent or at
torney.
Dated Fargo, N. D., Dec. 8. 1917.
s. J. HILL,
r. III. SLOCUM,
III. r, MILLER.
Special Assessment Commission.
(Dec. Ills, 1910
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State of North Dakota, City OF Far
go.-ss:
we herepy certlIy tnaC the Tore
going is a true and correct assess
ment OF the property described in the
foregoing list, to the best OF our
Judgment. and the several items in
cluded in such assessment are Rs fol-
lows, to-wIt:
1OHhFACL price sssss@s sN41B.e4
Inspection and engineering 90. 44.25
Assessment commission ......s 1900
Publishing list ..............s $40
Auditors notice .............. 200
Such assessment is made for the
cost OF constructing a sewer on 11th
Ave. N, between College st. and 14th
st. N.
Dated Fargo, N. d., Dec. 8, 1917.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-12-11

Sucn assessment Is made Tor the
cost of constructing a water main on
sth Ave, N. between 18th st. N. and
College st.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
LA TOILETTE WRITES AGAIN
Replies to Letter Sent by Pomerene. but
Communication Is Not Made
Public.

WASHINGTON. October Ex-senator
La Toilette tonight replied 20 the let
ter written to him yesterday by Sem
stor Pomercne. head OF the subcommit-
tee which will investigate the accuracy
OF certain statements charged to Mr.
La Toilette In his ST. Paul speech.
But what Senator La Toilette said
In his communication tonight was not
revealed.
He would not give out the letter
without Senator PoInerene's consent
Senator Pomerene said he would wait
until he had conferred with other
members OF the subcommittee before
making the letter public.
The letter which Senator Pomerene
wrote yesterday told MIR. La Toilette
the subcommittee did not think X had
authority either TO determine his right
TO make the st. Paul speech or to in
Quire into the motives OF those attack
Ing him.
II WAS definitely decided that the
meeting on Tuesday. when Mr.. La Fol-
lette appears before the subcommittee
Will be open to the public. At that
time the Wisconsin Senator will be
asked his authority for the statement
that former Secretary OF State Bryan
asked President Wilson to delay the
Lusitanfa's sailing because she carried
munitions in her cargo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
GERMANS ADMIT GREAT
LOSSES IN RECENT FIGHTING

FBy Associated Prcssl
COPENHAGEN, October l3-An un-
mlstakable intiration OF great losses
sustained by the Germans in their at
tempts to stem the British attacks ia
contained in the latest comment of
Lieutenant-G encral Won Ardcunc, milf
tary critic of the Tagcblatt. If Berlin.
on the Flanders campaign. lie refers
10 tho German losses at MARSHA -Tour
ana Gravelotte in the Franco Prussia n
war, averaging nve-siXths Of the Of
hcers and one-third OF the men Of the
guard and BrandenhUrp regiments en-.
gagged, as classic examples in German
military history Of cXtraordin.
casualties suffered without affecting
the morale Of the troops.
The general then SAYS these ,os.o,
oiten are far exceeded In the presen,
war and that in the third Flande-,
battle they have been SO great as "a
induce the military authorities "a aha,
don the usual rule OF no, ref.r-,ny m
them' feeling that the sacrifices n,
Prince Rupprecht's men hay. b.., e,,ct
as 10 ent!t!e them 10 extraordinary
thanks Of the Fa,her!and.
Genera! Ardern. pays r-usst,
e!oUte 70 the achievements of
The British tanks. which. aoco,di-,r
W MS FeFc!ct, though quick victims
20 ,he German ae!d ARTILLERY una,
fcoc Ti5io!.t,A. -a:s ;At!. to c.!iy4-
e-.%.-- -'-.ad.ag f.e iron.
''-s--.:e g2t- Tsecever HEY .,.
. e~lio i-. re .-:ac,-y !:,.. m,
oe' co'e: = < curtain Q. r..eya n, -,
90 S'e -; - b. taE.1 Irh,Iy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
GERMAN SURPRISE ATTACK
REPCLSED BY FRENCH
tBy Associated Prexsl

10y Associated Press1
PARIS. Friday. October l2.-The Of
hcial statement issued from the War
Office tonight says:
During the day the artillery was
very active in he sector OF Moulin-de-
LaffauI and in the region OF Craonne.
Further Information concerning the
enemy's surprise attacks last night in
the region OF Soua!n and Auberive
which we repulsed. show that they
were carried out by heavy electives.
and were preceded by nombardment
OF thirty-six hours. Three attacks
were made by detachments OF about
l4o men each. including shock troops
ana pioneers. They were received by
our artillery fire and the fire OF our
machine guns. These attacks resulted
in lively engagements. in which We
clearly showed our superiority. The
enemy left ten prisoners in our hands.
The encmy's losses were very heavy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14

tho Germans back with bomb and
bayonet into tho outskirts Of Passchen-
daele,. which Is the pivot OF the steadily
crumbling German height positions.
Front dispatches lay stress on the
heavy losses suffered by the Tcutons
yesterday. The German War Office as
serts to-day that the British gain was
limited 10 one and ore-ffth kilomctcrs.
and declares the attackers paid a heavy
TOLL Of blood.
North of the Aisne the Germans last
night delivered > series OF vicious
blows. They clashed with granite
everywhere. Not an inch OF ground
was gained.
Tho attacks cost the Teutons heavily.
Paris asserts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
ooH NFbCt OF RAIN
l. LUCKY t.cp J,, .

D2No-N, Cc.ooe- ,i--..z u. 49,.
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~" ;'pa. o. "a.= -. II. ,sy.r -
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- 90 az sez;r ..-o.r, -.
.f-f4e- I'd. crvlc ,.l,y p,
thd"-;at Z .a:a.,-y YD.-a.!yns +.
~, 80 "i'e 80 errl,ee,t -.
"a .ef..A2 "o's.ar ne I,'.sy.
,;i'''H So t..' ,ew ..ces. -. CO.
~ ''''" x - new o...-,es
- --s"- .s ,sx' ,--uy.
$500 = me c.a.., 0, 80
''cnr ths 1us,-a1ia,
49, az sr.re dls,snc. pu,,yt,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
RAILROADS OF SOUTH
SHOW GAIN IN REVENUE
Ueceipts Increase SS.2uu.OOO During
August md Expenses Jump
50 100000.
tBy Associated Press.
WASHINGTON prtOh,r lS-Nct

IBy Associated Press J
WASHINGTON. October lS.--Sct rev.
cnuc OF railroads OF the South during
August was Sl6.l4..4o7. or nearly ST.
ocoo 600 more than August. 1916. the
Interstate Commerce Commission an
ncunced to-day. The receipts Increased
by SS.Soo.ooo. and tho expenses jumped
si.Soo.oo0. All railroads in the coun-
try showed Increase. expenses tho
commissions figures indicated, and II
resume for August OF railroad opera
tons for tho entire country. made pub
lie late to-day by the commission. with
All roads head from except eight.
shows that gross operating receipts
Increased nearly $1,000. 900 over Au-
gust 1916. but that net iavenue from
operations. dcs, ,ite this heavy increase
about y per cert-teil more than S4,-
100000 below the figures OF a year ago.
While gross revenues touched the high
est level ever iecorded in any August
expenses increased Stl.oeo,Jo0. end net
revenue per mis- fen of from S5cS to
s5o7
Eastern and Western roads were
especially hard hit. the compilation
shows. Net revenues " the former fell
approximately s2,4So.ooo undcr those Of
August. 1916 Western roads showed
$40 100000 increase IN receipts, and
Slo,ooo.ooo Increase in expenses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14

Oesel and Dago Islands are at the
entrance to the Gulf Of Riga and pro-
vide easy access to the mainland over
small--intermediate islands. They are
off the coast of the Russian Province
OF Esthonia. Dago Island is about
200 miles from PetroGrad. Its position
derives additional Importance from the
fact that II is almost at the mouth OF
the Gulf OF Finland. at the head OF
which is kronstadt, which defends
Petrosrad.
Oesel Island is nearly 100 miles
north OF Riga. which the Germans cap
tured recently. The landing OF Ger
man troops III Esthonia would threaten
the outfankng OF the Russian line.
and probably compel retreat on
wide section OF the front. II indeed II
did not open the way TO PetroG rad
itself. A railway line follows the
coast all the way from Hapsal. oppo-
site DaEo Island. to Petrosrad.
Oesel Island. the larger Of the two.
is forty-tfve miles long, and has an
area OF loo square miles and a popu-
lation of about $4,000. /, has diff
hcult coast line In the form OF precipi-
tous limestone cliffs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
OF RELICS FOR
WASHINGTON AND LIEF.

LEXINGTON. VA. October 1s.-An
extensive collection OF Indian relics.
consisting OF weapons. utensils and
rare antiques from many different Sec
lions OF the United States, Ia to DO left
TO tho Washington and Lee museum,
according to an agreement recently
made by the university authorities and
Captain II. d. wainwright. OF Roanoke.
Va, retired officer of tho United
states marine corps,
The collection is one of the most
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14

the violence OF his efforts. tho enemy
was able only to gain footing mo-
smentarily In our advanced line at one
point. West Of Iiurtebise monument
and south Of LaRoycre we dispersed
German dctachmcnts which attempted
to approach our lines.
ION tho right bank OF the Mcsse
s(Verdun front). there was heavy artil-
lery lighting in the region OF Chaumc
wood. There is nothing to report
from the remainder of the front"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14

valuable in tho country. and contains
many rare specimens. Among these
are several types of copper ornaments.
only few OF which arc in existence
Tho most valuable curio. however, Is
pieco OF pottery found In tho aged
abodes OF the GIN Dwellers. which Is
made OF an unusual kind of clay deco
rated with n vegetable dye. It is tho
only one OF Its kind. and Captain
Wainwright has been offered large
sums for 1t by various museums.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14

Anti-Tuberculosis Association 10 Meet.
Tho Anti-Tuberculosis Association Of
Virginia will hold its annual meeting
at 1870 o'clock tomorrow afternoon MT
the Young Mems Christian Association
The yearly report OF the association
Will be read and other matters Of i'm
portance VIII como up for discussion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
Charged With Stealing Truck.

0. II. Price. T. A. Lynch. Jr.. and
~. w. Burroughs were before Justice
Crutchhcld in Police Court yesterday.
and each was required to furnish bail
In the sum OF $1,000. The men were
arrested for stealing an automobile
truck from the Finance and Guaranty
Company on August 4. The truck was
valued at 1880.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
KERENsKY SLIGHTLY ILL
Confined to His BED Since Arrival mt
General stan headquarters
at Mohilev.
Ipy Assoc,atod Pres,1

IDy Associated Prc65l
PI;TROGRAD. Friday, October H.
Premier Kcrcnsky is slightly Ill. and
has been confined to his bed since his
arrival at general stan headquarters
at Mohilcv. The Premier Is reported
to be In no danger. Flo telephoned to-
day to Vicc-Premicr Konovalon, say
ing that he was much pleased over tho
condition OF the army. In which there
was better feeling between the Of
fcers and men.
The Premier expects to visit nll the
fronts before returning to Pctrograd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
NO WORD FROM sTEFANssoN
Noted Explorer Not Heard From Since
March. 1910. bishop strinGer
HeuorfR
tBy Associ.t.d prsu,

DAWSON. Y. T.. October 1s.-com-
mander Vilhjnlmnr Stefansson. noted
explorer. has not been heard from sinco
March. 1916. according to Bishon
StrinEer. who was here to-day, after
hVo months trip up tho Arctic const
as far east as Cape Bathurst. In
March last year Stofansson wa. In
Banksland. Northcrly gales, which
carried tho Arctic ice pack toward tho
mainland shore. arc thought to hay.
made IT impossible for him to trav.,
toward Dawson. His original plan wa.
to proceed eastward through tn,
Northwest Passage. 1t was understood
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14

erimtnoily assaulted the vito of
street car conductor Mt hcr homo hcre
on tho night OF September 10. was
sentenced this morning by Judge Con-
nor TO be electrocuted at the State peni-
tertiary on October 30
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
BOYNTON APPOINTED
Succeeds George w. Anderson ms c. s
Attorney for Boston
District.
tBy Associated PrrsAl

WASHINGTON, October 13.-Thomas
J. Boynton has been appointed United
states attorney for the Boston district,
TO succeed George w. Anderson, re-
Gently appointed TO the Interstate Com
merce Commission. Mr. Boynton's
nomination will be sent to the Senate
when Congress reconvenes, meanwhile
he will serve under a recess appoint
lnent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
GERMANS LAND TROOPS on
ISLANDS OF OESEL AND DAGo

LONDON, October 1S.--The Germans
have landed troops on the Islands Of
Oesel and DaEo, in the Gulf OF Riga,
PetroGrad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-14
Sentenced TO Death.

I'y ASSOC !atcd Pr-ssl
RALEIGH. y g. October l3-Earl
Neville 4 negro, who was declared
guilty late yesterday by a Wake
County jury OF the charge of having
The Washington herald., 1917-06-22
COL. BRYAN TALKS
AT TRAINING CAMP
Makes Appeal for High Moral
Standard IN y. S. Amv.

Col. william Jennings BRYAN M
Fort Myer last night made a Stir
ring address to ZOO student-officers
20 Wnom Will be entrusted junior COM
mands In Uncle Sans new army.
The meeting was arranged by VIII
liam knowles Cooper, secretary OF
the Washington Y. M. c. A. n was
opened by patriotic song by student
J Col. Bryan referred at the bee,n-
/, ming Of his address to his service
10 years ago as colonel of one of the
volunteer regiments in the Spanish
American war.
I'VE do not know" he said. abov
long this war Is going to last, how
we do know that we are going to see see
] 1t through.
T. 'T would not say that an officers
life Is more important than that of
an enlisted man. You cannot COM
! pare two things that are priceless. I
A.; appeal to you to set the right sort
OF example to the men under. your
command,
I'VE know the temptations with
| winch you viii be surrounded, there
fore the Y. N. C. A. is throwing its
arm Of protection around you. Our
| army Is not going to be worth much
plane
ut is not law nor prison walls
that keep a man on the straight and
narrow path. but the sense of re-
sponsibility and his conscience"
After his address, Col. Bryan mo.
tored to Alexandria, where he address.
ed members OF the Twelfth Field Ar.
tiilery on the occasion of the open
ing Of the branch Y. NJ. c. A.
He left Washington at II o'clock
Tor Campbellsville, KY, where he L.
scheduled to begin a series of Chau-
tauqua lectures.