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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
Bellies Of the Season
Nineteen Seventeen

Social circles VIII he Interested In
Miss Witfs Sunday STORY Of the
Bellies OF the Senson. Hichmond,
1917. which VIII nppenr In to-n,or-
rows Sunduy TIMES DISpATCH.
The article Will bc handsomely illus
trntcd with page Of twcnty-Onc
portraits reproduced In hnif tone
from home mnde photographs ca
ecuted expressly for THE TINES
DISPATCH.
Orders for copies RECEIVED to-day
VIII he duly cared for. Telephone
Randolph 1.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
GIVES UP CITY MANAGER
After Experience Of Two
Ienrs, Returns to Old Form
of lsnYcr nfenf

CHARLESTON. w. VA, February
23.-After being under city man
ager for two years. Charleston will re-
turn to tho old form of government
with the managers powers re-en-
trusted to Mayor. The Charleston
charter bill was so amended yesterday
by the State Senate and the House
concurrcd carly today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
ASTOR OFFERS HIS YACHT
Puts the Nonin nf disposal OF Suvy
Department In Event of
H0stilIttcs.

WASHINGTON. February 23.-Nin-
ccat Astor. millionaire. to-day oncrcd
the Navy Department the free use Of
his pnlatial yacht Noma in the event
OF any international hostilities. The
NOma is a maGnitlrent vessel o56 feet
long. with speed Of nineteen knots
an hour. and would be an ideal craft
for use as II submarine chaser. Navy
Department officials said tonight It
was built for the late John Jacob Astor
The Navy Department, listed the offci
with thanks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
SINKING Of ATHOS
IS NOT OVERT ACT
French Liner, on Which Amcri-
can Loses Life, Used as Troop
ship When Sunk.
LANSING ON SHORT VACATION
Announced After Cabinet Meet
ing That There Is No Change
in International Situation.


WASliiNGTON. February 23-The
departure of Secretary lansing Tonight
for threc-day stay at White Sulphur
Springs, W. Va. was variouSly inter
prcted i'm connection with possible de
vcloDmcnts in tho German crisis Al
first thcr" was general tendency to
did not contemplate taking any now
step before the middle of nrXt week
that il decisions had been reached and
plans worked out. ttr head or the stat,
Department could be spared for Il fcw
days rcst now better than later
There WAS "a two-hour Cabinet meet
ing this afternoon. followed by the am
n"unccmcnt that the international sit
uation had undergone no change
Members were more than usually rcti-
cent in discussion afterwards. although
they Indicated th>, President Wilson
still had made no plans for his cX-
pcctcd visit to Congress to seek au-
thority to protect Americans and their
ships from submarines.
Administration officials would not
comment on I'LL. probahlc cffcc, unon
the Presidents course OF the Rcpub-
lican iilihustcr started in the SQUAT"
with tho apparent intention Of forcing
an extra session. ard tho threats Of
some Republican leaders to oppose
granting any additional power to be
used By tho executive after adjourn
mcnt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
SPECIAL SESSION
TO CONSIDER DEBT
West Virginia Legislature Ad-
journs Without Taking
Action on Rule.
ADOPTS TART RESOLUTION
States Attorney General Direct
ed to Prepare Defense Against
Latest Attack.
ADOPTS TART RESOLUTION
Calls Extra Session
to Begin This Morning

CHARLESTON. W. "a, ,.cbruarv
.i.-I'hc West Nirrinin House of
Delegates and Scnntr adjourned sine
die mt i:i1 o'clnrk this morning,
after tn'iihS Z" arrrr on rrpropria-
non hi'iS. t"'rrn"r tIntfcId imme-
Hintci! ISSUED n call far an cAtrn
session. Ia begin nj II o'cIor< to-
dnH. The items listed for cOnsId-
Grafton in tho call arc npproprin-
ttons. Virginia debt aud good ronds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
NO REPLY FROM GERMANY
iind Impression trcntcd In IIrnIii hy
l.nrk Of Itcspon>c in note
on l-iiont block ndr.
10y N..0Cint,t rrcSs.

RIO JANElIib, February .3-Mc-
d"iros dc Albuaucruuc. the brazilian
deputy. in an article in tho newspaper
Noitc. dwclls upon the bad impress
sion which has been caused by tn.
lack oi response from Germany To the
brazilian note on the submarine blockS
adc. lie advises the brazilian Foreign
ofricc To take energetic action IN Ser
lin, :" hat Brazil might not lie put
in Il ridiculous position
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
{ NlNEHSAL SERVICE HILI.
TRANSMITTED TO SENATE.

-" t.vn"iai,d rrrSe
WNSlilN,.TON. February 9:i- The
army general stam universal service
bill was transmitted TO the senate Mil
iiary Committee TODAY by Secretary
Baker without IA dciiuit" expression by
the administration either or tho gen
cral subject or tn" specific proposal
The secretary suggested that wide
publicity he given tia. staff plan TO
the end that both Congress and the
War Department can ia any subsc-
pu"nt consideration given 10 the sub.
jcc'. have tho bcncn; III an cnlirht-
cned thoughtful publ" opinion upon
tho needs and wishes of tho country"
In round numbers tho stan plan
would supply a trained force Of .t0o. 600
men with one year OF intensive mil
itary instruction. 1t is estimated by
tn" War College that approximately
100000 boys in their nineteenth wear
would he available for training an
nually. They would. under the plan,
b" liable I" call Ia The Eolors until
thirty-two years OF age. and then
would pass into the nuorgamizcd re-
serves un:il forty-hvc years of age
The hilfs purpose is 10 constitute
Il first reserve of 1.5oo.ooo ready To re-
''''''' ''T''N'''S ~ ii can 10 tlllS. y
second reserve OF cQua! size but only
partially equipped. would require some
time TO take the field Eventually.
there would ne 900 900 additional men
ready 10 ill in gaps AT the front.
REGt LAR ARMY or Morn:
THAN 1000 Pro, IDED
In addition. there would bc a reg
ular army OF 24.4O0 officers and aS.,SN6
enlisted men. OF these. % 600 would
form the ovcrsea forces and ~. 900 the
frontier forces. the remainder corupos-
ing the permanent training personnel.
Which could take care Of the instruc-
ton of reserve recruits annually If
the proportion OF available men for
training was greater than estimated
the permanent training force would
HAY" to he proportiomatcly Increased
After enumeratine the seven docu-
m"ntS. tables and studies included in
the exhaustive study made 10y the War
College and transmitted with the pro
posed bill. Secretary Bakers letter
continues:
This plan is regarded by the mil
i.ary experts Of the general staff as
ideal They recognize, however. that
ii Involves not only radical dcpar-
iurc from the military traditions Of
the country, but that it presents Il vast
scheme Of organization, far larger
both in cost and results than anything
yet seriously considered by the people
Of the United states The general staff
believe the plan. however. to have this
merit: that it can be used i'm part for
the training of IL less number of men
and at less cost in preparation. so
that. should the opinion Of the country,
when thoroughly informed, come to
favor the principles upon which this
measure is based. its application could
be as rapid or as gradual as the Con-
Grcss may determine wise under the
circumstances.
The questions at issue In any such
project as this are to measure first the
prospective need of the country and
tContinued on Third Pagc.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
WILL MEAN IMMENSE:
FINANCIAL. SAVING:

The drastic prohibitions of imports
were understood here not only to he
means Of saving cargo space. but of
enforcing some Of the personal econ
oincs in England that have been pr;i,-
ticcd in Germany during the war. The
immense financial saving which this
Viii effect is expected also to
strengthen England considerably in
neutral markets and increase the cN-
pcuditurc for munitions.
officials at the state Department al
lowed IL 10 become known that. while
the official notification Of the new Brit
;sh order in council widening the
blockade had been received here. no
protest by this country was likely in
the existing circumstances.
officials who have been following the
submarine campaign continue to feel
that it Will not meet with the success
expected by Germany unless the rate
Of destruction is greatly accelerated.
y summary OF tho report from Consul
kcblingcr. al Malta. reporting on MIR.
Hadcn'S death, was given out by the
state Department as follows:
Robert Allen IIadcn. PRESBYTERIAN
missionary. stationed at Soochow.
China. WAS drowned when tic French
liner Athos was torpcdoed without
warming 2I0 miles cast of Malta on
the i7th.
when tho ship was struck he went
to the aid of the Chinese on board
otherwise. he would probably have
been saved. Reported large number
of troops on board Not definitely as
ceriained if ship was transport"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24

I'raZil in her reply 10 the German
blockade notification. declared that
RraZil did not recognize the blockade
as effective. and left with Germany
the responsibility for acts from which
EraZiiians or their interests miEht
suffer IN violation OF international
law. The note has been criticized by
Il section Of the Brazilian press. and
some OF the nations public men as
lacking in energy and dehnitencss.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24


Adopting resolution directing it's
Attorncy-Gcncrnl To make .,,nr,nr;,
dcfemso to tho rule served on the mem
hors separately 10y Virginia officers. the
Legislature of West Virginia adjourned
yesterday without making provision for
the payment Of the Sl2. .ooo. Gao iudr
mcn' rendered against that State by
the Supreme Court Of the United states.
The resolution refers IN tart lam
GuaGc 10 Firginia's impstioncc as cvi-
h'nccd by her suing out "A writ of
mandhmuS. n"twithstandiuc the fact
that the Leg sislatnre OF West Virginia.
at the first regular session following
the rendition Of tho Judgment. had
appointed a committee to consider the
ihhtt"r ana hhd taken steps looking 10
IL" settlement.
hcSldes directing the Attcrncy-Gcn-
"ra' 10 prepare defense to the rule
just served on the West Virginia leg
'''"'orS' the resolution instructs the
Governor TO call special session of
'he 'cSisiature as soon as the Su-
P''"'' N"uTl renders Judgment on the
MA i'ii"'huS' whether such judgment is
"' - H"' i"Norahlc 10 West Virginia.
l"r INC purp"S" OF doing what should
" 'o't 'l' inc premises.
Rt;SULlTIoN uINDS t:o,I.u>nr
TO tALI. SPECIAL, srsSJu>
4 motion asking ,h,, mo ,,., So.
tanning 10 the calling of a spcciaI sos-
sion he stricken from tho rcsoIution
offered by Chairman Hall. of tbc House
Debt Committee, was defeated nv
practically "a unanimous yo,c rhc
resolution as passed therefore. binds
The Governor to call - spcciaI scssio,
rs soon as the StIprcmc t.our, r,udo
Judgment on tho naud.mus ,r-,
lnentS or tho writ of m,ndun,rS u.;u
he heard hv the cour, nm March :;
Tho Wcs, Vircini. uo,sc ar ,o,o
gates Yesterday cst,hlisbaI , ~
zen; when il refused "a con,,,, ;,,
r.uucs, ,r ,:,,or ,,,,.,,
meet in ioint executive so.,.i,, ,,.,,,,
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from the t;ov.rnor nomocr,,;a
bcrs succocdod ~
araius, ,hc ioin, oxn,.,,,;,.
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a sc,leJ ,,o..,, 80 , ,,
vns considcrod j., .,, v
session wbio H.,
cial messare woro IVA, a.
il was said to no i'm o,;
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~ h'thm"hd'
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member of ,hc W., yir-;,i,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
DHNoiHtIS WAY FORCE:
\L.-NIGIIT SESSLONs

Returning 10 the floor. the RcpuhIi-
cans began killing time. speaking ono
after another FOR hours on perfume
tory amendments NJ progress was
made during the day or at a session
!'S'in: far into tho night Democrats
leaders ar" considering forcing ALL
nigh, sessions in AN effort to tire the
h'thustcrs ont. and they may begin to-
morrow II is realized that the Rc-
puhlicans. ny persistent obstructive
tactics. can prevent IN" enactment Of
tho rcv"nT" bill and tho necessary an.
preparation inca asuros. aud thus make
an extra session imperative.
FiiihusterinG continued until II
o'clock Tonight when leaders nf both
sides agreed upon a r"ccss until to-
morrow For several hours tho Tn
dcrwood amendment To reduce tho tax
on olcomargarine was discussed and
then the bond issue was used as the
vehicle FOR consuming timc.
With reference to the attitude of the
Republicans toward tho Legislative pro-
"rah', some of them said tonight that
the revenue bill might be allowed 10
PASS som" time next week but that
the public may be very sure that
thee VIZ! he an extra session uf Com
grsss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
Problem Engages Attcn-
ton of Many Govern
mental Agencies.
PRESIDENT AND CABINET
DISCUSS THE SITUATION
Department Of Justice Agents
Resume With New Energy
Their Investigation.
WIDE DIVERSITY OF OPINION
Presidents OF Lel,igh Valley and Erie
Railroads Declare Gravity Is
Greatly Exaggerated.

rBy Associated Prc-s.1
WASHINGTON, February 23-The
soaring cost Of foodstuns throughout
INC country to-day engaged tho attcn-
lion OF virtually cvcry governmental
agency with even q remote relation to
the problem.
President Wilson nnd tho Cabinet
niScusseh the situation. it's cause and
''l"'"''S- \ic"S h"!h bE some
rrjcc. w,r ,,,,
era, car
,r.nsnor,,tion I,n, ,,, ,,,,i,,, '''
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fare which ,,,,, W.
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at no time h,d any .umrlaini b.cn re-
coivcd which uouId Indicate nat there
was "h"rifc" Of food anywhere III
thn '"nnuN
Nc "'"'! 'r'"l"i HhlrphS E"nrd
W pI'''"'- Nh'S'i'"h N"a-''S IN
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thcv ,yorc usin. al ,,,...,, .i,hi, ,,,i
mower 10 amclinra,c conditions s, 10
department Of Acri,.ulrurc n s,e,cmcn,
was issued urging ,ha, tn. rroposod
nation wide investigation which the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
{ .iHO PERSONS SAVE ID
FROM TORPI;DOED SHIP

PARIS. February 23.---rhc French
steamer '.thos. carrying Scncgalesc
troops ana colonial laborcrS has been
tnrpcdocd in the Mediterranean Sea.
The torpcdoinS occurred notwiih-
standing the fact that the .A,hos was
escorted by the French torpedo boat
dcstroycrs Mamcluk and Enseigne
Henry, which. aided by "a gunboat,
saved 1.tj0 persons from the steamer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
ALL SENATE PLANS
THROWN INTO AIR
Republicans Begin Falibuster,
Seeking to Compel President
to Call Extra Session
NO PROGRESS DURING DAY
Democratic Leaders May Force
All-Night Meetings in Effort
to Tire Time Killers.
lO PROGRESS DURING DAY


WASHINGTON. February 23--Rc-
publicans Of tho Senate began a I'LL
buster today that threw into the air
All plans for the remaining eight
WORKING days "f the session thrcntcn-
iuE essential pending ! -isIatiou and
for"shadowiu" opposition to any re.
quest President Wilson may make for
anthoritN 10 deal with tho intcrIs,-
tiona' crisis after Congress adjourus.
They did not challenge charges on tho
floor tha, thcv deliberately were seek
ing 10 force III" rrcsidcn, to call an
extra session
Although tho Democrats believe tho
h.ht Is aimed chiefly At the adminis-
traiion's emergency revenue bill. it
drew prompt and hearty support from
'hoS" opposing any grant of additional
power TO tho executive which might
result In aggressive action to protect
American rights in tho war zon".
TIL" trouble began when tho major
ny rejected AN amendment modifying
the cAc"ss- -pro,its-taX provision Of tho
revenue measure. There was "a con-
ference presided over by Senator Lodge
and participated in by leaders of both
Wings Of the Republican party
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24

The French steamer Athos. Of 1000
gross tons. was last reported AS ar
irving at Kobe. japan. on January Il.
from Marseilles, France. She was Il
Utont Ipticd on SecnpI ro,-a y -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-24
LINER USED As TROOrSIIIP
UNDER CONVOY OF DI:STItOYE:JlS


y hurry came lat" IN the day over
d'SpatIh announcing tho torpcdoing
without warning OF the French liner
hthos. and the drowning of Allen
iiadch' an American missionary. of Ten
"cSS'"' on board as Il passenger my
'"'"' however that 'hiS mlSht be the
'N''t act "h'ch W"uia Pr"rlptatc war
was '''"'tu ava! hter oH press avs
''' tc'i''S nav 'h' hh'r WAS hc'hG
"H'' a. 'r""PSh'P uh"'r convoy oi
W" y!
,'a oc'" receive" from
'''''''" h'hS NUS
~ ~" '''u'H' io' state
'''''"" S"N
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Continued on Second ragrD
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Continued on Second Page.)
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See Times Dispatch Want Pages for
sert:e Of Unequalled Value
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14

Portland, Me.-Apparent attempt
to damage Grand Trunk railway
bridge at East Dering frustrated by
two guardsmen patTOling bridge, al
though one received bullet wound in
right arm
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14

Porthmouth, N. Hs-AeropIane
coming from harbor was fired upon
by national guardsmen stationed on
KitteTy bridge. AerOplane then
speeded up and followed Piscataqua
river until it disappeared.
Meade County news., 1917-12-20
A GREAT DISCOVERY
RvI II Watson. M. DO

Swollen hands, ankles, feet are due to
Q dropsical condition, often caused by
disordered kidneys. Naturally when the
kidneys are deranged the blood Is filed
with poisonous waste matter. which set
ties In the feet, ankles and wrist; or un-
der the eyes in bag-lil1e formations.
AS a remedy for those easily recognized
symptoms of Inflammation caused by uric
acid-as scalding urine, backache and fire.
quent urination, as well as sediment in
: the urine, or If uric acid in the blood has
caused rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica,
gout, It is simply wonderful how quickly
An-u-ric acts the pains and stiffness
rapidly disappear. for Anuric, double
Btrength), is many times more potent
than lithia and often eliminates uric acid
es hot water melts sugar. All druggists.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for the
liver and bowels have been favorably
known for nearly 80 years.
Anuric is recent scientific discovery
BY DR.. Pierce, Chief of Staff at the In
valids' Hotel and Surgical Inst, in Buff
falo, N. Y. Send 10c there for a trial
pkg. Of Anuric. Large package 6Oc.
Meade County news., 1917-12-20
Ancient Cathedral Is Saved.

An ancient cathedral in Havana,
Cuba, in which the ashes Of Christie
pher Columbus once rested has es-
capped threatened sale and destruction.
The proposed sale Of the historic Co.
lumbus Cathedral by the ecclesiastical
authorities, and its consequent destruc-
don. aroused such opposition that the
edif1ce, which was built in 1704, and to
which in the next year the ashes of
Christopher Columbus were removed
from Santo Domingo, will probably
soon pass into the ownership Of the
Cuban government. Though the ashes
Of Columbus were removed by the
Spanish officials at the evacuation in
1900, the crypt where they had re-
posed is still to be seen by visitors.
Meade County news., 1917-12-20
BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-one
years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning,
gives nature chance to soothe the
inflamed parts, throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold in all civilized countries.
30 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-12-20

YM,
W5D
Publish
This
Letter
Five Generations In Wars.

Five generations of one family have
served In the United States wars, the
chain being completed by the recent
enlistment at Los Angeles OF young
man named Bennett. Not only did his
two grandfathers, Bennett and Brook
over, serve in the Civil war, but his
great-grandfather, Daniel Bennett, was
also a veteran of that war. The young
mans neutrality-suspicious.. Asa
Bennett, was in the war of 1912, and
his two OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Bennett and Harris, were in the Revo-
lutionary war. Although not in direct
line of ancestry, young Benefits un-
Gle, Harry Brookover, represented the
family In the Spanish-American war.
Meade County news., 1917-12-20
Girls as Bell RINGERS.

Bell ringing is being done by girls
In the little village of Longstock, Ire
land, as the young men who used to
perform this duty have Joined the
army. The Ginning is excellently and
regularly performed by three or four
girls, trained by a local lady, and
weekday and Sunday the bells send
out their CHEEKY message over the
countryside. This may not be essen
tal war-work, observes correspon-
dent, but it is one of immense value
to the morale of the neighborhood, and
q. work which would be left undone,
like 30 many other "odd Jobs" of war
time, but for the good offices Of the
women at home.
Meade County news., 1917-12-20
State Of Ohio, city of Toledo. Lncas

State of Ohio, City Of Toledo Lncal
County-ss.
senior partner of the firm of r. j, Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City Of To
ledo. County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUN
that cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this eth day of December,
(seaD A. W. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Bleed
on, the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free.
=. ]. Cheney g. Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Meade County news., 1917-12-20
Would Save the Cake.

Johnny had often seen the new food
signs posted up everywhere, telling
people not to waste food and use what
is left. One day he was invited to n
birthday party. In short while the
birthday cake was cut up and each
child had piece, and there was a
big piece left. The maid was going to
take this piece away when Johnny
called to her and said, II think / can
use the piece that is left"
Meade County news., 1917-12-20
WATCH YOUR SKIN IMPROVE
When You Use cutlcura-The Soap to
Purify and Ointment to Heal.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off Ointment in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Continue
this treatment for ten days and note
the change in your skin. No better
toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-12-20
Wichita, Kans.-"A

but none seem to do the work like
Anuric. c."-CECIL H. BAKER, 1121 e.
Douglas st.
Wakeeney, Kans.-"I feel it my duty
to let others know that Anuric Is a
wonderful medicine. l had backache
all the time for years. When got up
off a chair 1 would have to walk all
bumped up, but, thanks to Anuric l
don't have backache any more. MRS.
@. ID. MAYER, Route 2.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-12-20
Cupid Statue of Marble.

Cupid, fashioned in marble In a
statue which has been described as a
perfect masterpiece, has just been un-
earthed at Cyrene, in Libya. Other i'm
portant archaeological discoveries made
in the same region during Italian occu-
patton Include statues Of Jupiter,
Venus, Mars, Minerva and Apollo. The
statue Of Cupid will be sent to Rome.