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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
NEGRO KILLS
CHIEF And BOY
At VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER. II G. March 2l,-
Malcolm - MacLennnn. chief Of
police. was shot and instantly XIII.
ed In a fight with a negro gunman
OF the underworld here In Kitchen
at 5s2 Keefcr st. Either Hob"
TAFT OF his paramount. frankie Rus
sell. killed the chief at a:i5 y. m.
when party OF polite officers
made desperate tho vain attack
upon the trapped criminals
Earlier IN the evening TAFT fired
thru II door OF the house and killed
9.yoar-old George Rolph and infliet-
cd serious scalp wounds on Detec.
tive Cameron. This followed the
attempt made by the officers TO
reach him upon the complaints by
Taits landlord. Frank King. that
TAFT had locked himself In his
apartments and refused 10 pay his
rent
At II o'clock the police smashed
into the house after a charge with
rifles and revolyers. and found the
dead body of the negro. Frankie
Russell was captured and taken to
police headquarters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
PURITY AND POWER
Necessary to Overcome Impure
Blood and Weak Conditions

The recent trying weather, eX-
posture 10 storms, the grip. hard
colds. pneumonia. feyers. diphtheria
and other blood poisoning. prostrat'
ing diseases leave the whole system
below par weak and
slow blood depleted and thin, with
that tired feeling. poor appetite,
delicate digestive power or almost
none al all.
Tho ideal treatment is
Hoods Sarsaparilla--to be taken
before meals--thoroughly 10 purify
tho blood and expel poisons, and
Peptiron Pills--to he taken after
meals--to put power into the blood,
give strength. increase red corpus
Giles and restore normal health
tone.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has for 40
years won and held TIE favor OF the
people.
Peptiron Pills are named from
pepsin and iron-and include nuX
and other good blood and stomach
tonics.
Be wise and begin on this sen
sible. reliable course of medicine
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21

Believe Ne. Enjoy NY Meals to
the Limit. No Fear Of Consequen.
ces. Either. While I Have Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets 20 Fall Back
Upon"
II you will eat stuart's Dyspep-
sin Tablet after each meal and one
Just before you 20 to bed. you will
learn that there Is no harm IN your
meals.
The reason II clearly plain. Your
system lacks the proper digestive
juices to make your meals easily
digested. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
let's give tho stomach and other
organs OF the digestive apparatus
the wherewithal TO digest food.
Get SC box from any drug store
and try them, or send tho coupon
for free trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
CUARDSMEN TO
Get OLD PLACES
And STANDING

WASHINGTON. March si,-Prcs.
ldent Wilson has issued an exccu.
tive order restoring to their former
civil standing all National Guards.
men. who. as a result OF border
service. lost their rating. the de-.
pertinent OF commerce stated TO.
day.
Tae presidents order was that
the eligibility period be extended
In eases OF guaresmcn. 40 that they
SHOULD he restored 10 the rating
they held at the time OF their call
20 IN, colors.
iuardsmeu were requested 10
write "a the ciyil service commits.
sion. giving the time OF their call
and time OF mastering out
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
GERMANY RETREATS
TO VICTORY, SAY
BERLIN OFFICIALS

of the war.
In the meantime. Germany has
been clearing the whole country in
front OF these new positions. They
are miles back OF the present lire.
The whole country intervening be-
tween the old Grman line and the
new one has by necessity Of war.
and necessity of the new German
plans been made n wilderness.
Roads have been destroyed, the
whole terrain has been made diff.
ficult Of passage. All means OF
communication have been effaced.
Some villages have utterly disap-
peared.
Some have been only partially
wrecked. Not only has a free Nhe
of fire been obtained by such q pro-
Cedure, but the enemy must come
forward slowly over a ground 80
hazardous of passage.
Advantage for Teutons
In their new positions. the Ger
imam forces will be entrenched I,
either hurriedly brought up ovei
this difficult wilderness. and be
cause of this hurry. insufficiently
supplied or an enemy which has
come forward very slowly because
OF necessity of building up the
country.
In either event. The enemy will
be at disadvantage Months OF
toll by a million German soldiers
have been expended In perfectlng
the new German line The Ger.
man forcs win he entrenched in
the strongest possible defenses pro-
tected by forests of barbcd wire
acknowledgements. A free fire zone In
front will give them clear view of
the enemy.
Big Risks for Allies
Guns have been ranged Owe, all
this forefield. The enemy must
come up. must dig itself in. must
arrange transport of millions of
ammunition, of food and of sup
plies over the wilderness left be-
hind by the Germans in their re.
treat. The allies viii face German
forces prepared for every contin.
rency and protected as an army
was never protected before by long
preparations.
II has been possible to carry out
this program of retreat. leaving be.
hind wilderness without se'-ere
/ hardship to the French civilian in.
habitants But the move Is de.
handed
Retreat Planned
Officials also point out that the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
KAISER WARS ON U. S.
ALREADY, SAYS ROOT

NEW YORK. March 2l.--With
Charles T.. Hughes presiding. and
with speeches from Robert Bacon.
former ambassador TO France. and
Elihu Root. former secretary of
state. the Union league club adopt.
cd n report yesterday calling upon
the country TO spare nothing tn
preparation for war.
Root declared Germany II max.
Ing war on Us today"
Hughes declared that Il Is not
merely commercial rights" that
are involved. but The method of at.
tack on US II IAN onslaught on lib.
erty and civilization itself"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
GERMAN SPIES
ADMIT GUILT

NEW YORK. March 2i.-Albert
%. Sander and Carl y Wunnenberr.
former newspapermen. who were
charged by the government With
launching military enterprise
against Great Britain from this
country. today withdrew their pleas
OF not guilty and pleaded guilty In
the Z. S. district court here.
Judge Van Fleet. who heard the
pleas. announced he would pass sen
tence tomorrow.
George vaux Bacon. American
newspap-rman. one OF several sent
10 England as alleged spies. testl-
fled against the men before the fed.
eral grand jury.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
CREAM FOR cATAnRH
OPENS UP N0STRllS
Tells How To Get Quick Relief
from Head Coda It'sSplendid!

In one minute your cIogged nos
trils will open. the air passages Of
your head win clear and you can
Abreathe freely. No more hawking.
Killing. blowing. headache. dry.
tqs. No struggling for breath at
vht: your cold or catarrh will DO
pc.
Get a small bottle OF Ely's Cream
&sim from your druggist now. APP
~ a little of this fragrant. anti.
septic. meaning cream In your nos
I.triis. II penetrates through every
afr passage OF tho head. soothes
the inflamed or swollen mucous
membrane and relief comes in
stantiy.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed
mp with a cold or nasty catarrh--
Relief comes 40 quickly.
Luna Park swimming pool opens
Saturday. March 2f.-Advertise.
ment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
Gould Raise 1000
at the UNIVERSITY

According to Captain Patton Of
the University OF Washington ca
Diet corps. there are Of leas, $40
men In the local Institution who
could be mustered in the a. s.
army. IN case that the United
States went TO war This number
includes the 40 members Of the
band.
Doctor Hall the university
health director, believes that he
could raise 300 men among the stu.
dents and alumni who would care
enough TO take up the ambulance
part OF the army.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
az JOHN GRANDENS

United Press staff Correspondent
BERLIN, via Wireless to the
United Press, March 2f.-oer
many ls retrestlng TO vic
tory; another master stroke
has been achieved by Field
Marshal Won tlndenbure and
the entente's plans for a great
spring offensive have been de-
stroyed. This. In brief. is the
official explanation given for
the first time today to the
United Press Of Germany's re-
tlrement on the western front.
Germany is retreating to vie
tory because her armies are TAX
ing their places In new positions
long prepared.
These positions embody the new
est lessons of the war. They vii
force the enemy TO learn their trade
all over again. They would astouno
tacticians II their full details yer,
revealed, according 90 German Of
ficials. They may effect a trans
formation of the entire character
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21

Watch for large article by Or.
Ferdinand King, soon 10 appear In
this paper. entitled THE Crying
Need Of the Woman Of To-day Ia
More Iron In Her Blood" In this
article DR. King explains why the
modern American woman requires
more iron than she did 90 or so
years ago and shows how. by TAX
ing simple Nuxated Iron. weak
Lervous. rundown women may H.
crease their strength. vitality and
endurance 100 per cent In two
weeks time in many instances.
Nuxsied Iron, recommended above b.,
DR. King, II for snIe by owl Drug Co,
bnrteII Drug Co. swift fhnrmncy and
all good druggists on nm absolute guaran
tee Of sncrc-s aud satisfaction. or you'
money refunded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
Lake Washington
Water O. X. for Use

After extensive tests by T.. Vic
tor Smith OF the University OF
Washington zoology department
and George @. Thompson. teaching
fellow In chemistry. II has been
found that the water I'm Lake
Washington II III for household
and commercial use, and has not
been affected by the canal. Sam.
Piles of tho water were taken ~ a
depth OF 10 to 200 feet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21

Dr. Ferdinand King. New York
physician and medical author tells
physicians that they should pre-
scribe moro organic lron--NuxRted
Iron-for their patients. Sa w
annemia-iron deficiency--ls the
greatest curse to tho health.
strength, vitality and beauty OF the
modern American woman. Sounds
warming against use OF metallic
iron. which may injure the teeth,
corrode the stomach and do far
more harm than good. advises use
Of only Nuxnted Iron.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
10 MORE VILLAGES
TAKEN BY FRENCH

PARIS. March 21.-Ten addition
al villages were occupied by the
French forces In further progress
north and northeast OF Scissors
and 10 the left Of Laon road. today s
official statement announced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
CONTINUED
FROM PAGE l
WAR JUST AHEAD;
CONGRESS CALLED

Germany for the overthrow Of the
autocrRcy there and bring lasting
peace To the world vastly nearer
The president will demand from
congress drastic measures Ia pro.
tect American commerce.
lie Is expected Ia announce that
a state OF war has existed between
the United States and Germany
since March II. when the steamer
Algonquin Was sunk.
To Ash Universal Training
Up TO last night tho presidents
decision In the matter had not been
reached
The original date set Tor the cX
tra session vas April 10.
The president IL expected. when
he addresses congress. To ask that
some form Of universal service be
linauEurated TO prepare the young
men OF America for the proper and
efficient service should they be
called upon TO perform In behalf OF
their country in case Of war.
The president determined his
drastic course OF action after arts
/ Ing this morning Fis Immediately
prepared the proclamation adj
vancing the date Of the extra ses
sion. and at $50 left for n game OF
golf.
Here's Proclamation
Whereas. public interests re-
auire that the congress OF the
United States should be con-
vered In extra session at 70
/ O'Clock noon or the 2nd day Of
April. 1917. TO receive q com
munieation concerning grave
matters Of national policy which
should be taken Immediately
under consideration.
"Now. therefore, !. Woodrow
Wilson, president OF the United
States OF America. do hereby
proclaim and declare that an
extraordinary occasion requires
the congress OF the United
States TO convene In extra SEES
sion AZ the capitol. In the city
OF Washington. on the 2nd day
OF April. 1917, NJ u o'clock
noon, Of which all persons who
| shall AZ that time be entitled 20
act a. members thereof. are
hereby required 10 take notice"
office"
There is an overwhelming senti
men'. not only in tho cabinet, but
I in congress. that a state OF war ex
ists between the United States and
Germany.
Many Demand War
II became known today that in
the last few weeks many telegrams
and much OF the advice that have
gone TO the White House have coun
selled war and have been franz In
declarations that a high note o,
patriotism must be sounded AT
once: they have declared this to be
no time for waiting to hear from
tho country"
They have declared the country
has need now OF leader who must
tell the country and the people
what they must do. they have de-
clnred II Is finally up 10 the presi
dent OF the United States to decide
on active steps against Germany
and German military and naval
ruihlessness.
This, In effect. is what the presI.
dent has been told by his closest
and most trusted advisers and
councillors; In effect. 1t was what
was told TO him at the cabinet
meeting.
II was in the face OF such over.
whelming sentiment that the presi.
dent today decided not 10 await
even tho II more days, until April
1b. for an extra session.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
7. R. CLUB TO MEET

The Women's Roosevelt club will
hold It's annual meeting Tuesday
March 81. at 1850 p. m. At Arcade
hall.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21

Henry despair ought TO 90 in
the movies. He's a real gun fight.
or, according to Man Of Music
Mountain"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21

+. l.. Haynes means matchmaker
and joweler Liberty Theatre Bldg
ADV.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21
EAT
What You Like
Use stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets TO
Help Your Stomach and
Do Not Worry.

Trial Package Sent TREE on
Request
Dyspepsia. Indigestion. weak
stomach and similar names simply
mean that the supply OF digestive
juices f. inadequate. That Is whore
Stnart's Dyspepsia Tablets come In
by supplying this deficiency.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21

Matted Milk Chocolates
Different from other
chocolates; made with
Horlick's Matted Milk.
delightfully."- blended with
whipping cream and COW
cred with Hershey's milk
chocolate. Thursday, spe-
cial, per Id. 4Oc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-21

Victoria Chocolates
Large. satisfying portions
whipping cream. cane
sugar. nuts and fruits
blended and covered with
Stollwerck's fine choco-
late. Thursday, special.
lib. box 4Oc.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22

Sunrise,7:12 sunset, ASP.
Auto bandits robbed drug store OF
Morris Zoub, 1859 N. MaplewoOd av.,
of $50.
lost $170 to two robbers who raided
store.
Ed. Richgruber, 2454 North av.,
trapped when he represented him
self as cop to Lawrence Snyder, "a
S. Honore.
Mrs. E. w. steeIs, 44e Deming pI.,
called police to remove baby from
porch. They found basket full of
cats.
Police seeking mar. who assaulted
Mrs. Able Schultz, 5617 S. Win
chester av., while posing as gas in
spector.
Morris ThieI, saIoonkeeper, 433
Wells, found hanging to rafter in
basement after he was missing two
weeks.
Seven Bohemians arrested as they
nearly precipitated a riot at mock
funeral commemorative death of
Emperor Francis Joseph.
Mrs. F. A. Fisher, severely cut
when taxi she rode in crashed with
another auto.
Mrs. Christina Thour, II, 4444 Con-
nor, had hip fractured by fall to slip
perry sidewalk.
Wilbur Glenn VoIiVa, oVerseer of
Zion urged doctors to get busy and
exterminate insects.
Frank Stanley, Jas. Kelly and Ed
Castle identified as members of hold
up gang by victims.
Mrs. Bella Switzer, 1854 Abbott
Ct, suicide ChlorOfOrm.
Charles Berglund, 922 Windsor,
dead after fall to icy pavement. Skull
fractured.
Jean Freeman, Willard hall, North
western Univ, caught scarlet fever
Her dormitary may be quarantined.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22
SUNDAY SAVES THEM FOR LESS
THAN A DOLLAR IN BOSTON

Bottom, Jan. N.-BiIIy Sunday,
with a certified check for $50,828.64
and total list of 63,716 Boston trail
hitters in his pocket, left Boston
early today. The personal collection
only was behind that of other cities,
but it is believed later receipts will
bring this also to the top of the list.
One hundred thousand ehdeavor-
ed to get into the tabernacle for one
ofthe four meetings yesterday. The
collections had to be carried to the
bank in a huge sack by two stalwaTt
policemen.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22
GERMANS VIcToRS IN MINOR
ENGAGEMENTS

Berlin, via SayYIlle wireless
Successful engagements in eastern
Carpathians reported. West of Fried
richstadt Russian attacks by raiding
detachments were repUlsed.
North of Oitoz valley there was a
temporary increase in artillery activ-
ity on both sides. eWst of Panciu
hostile company attacked protecting
positions on Putna river and was re-
pulsed.
Repulse of minor English attack
in hand grenade engagement near
Lens announced. Capture Of several
Frech soldiers ad machine gun by
Germa accommodating attachments
which made short advances into hos
tile positions near Bezonvaux and
Pont-a-MoUssen reported.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22

United States is the worlds great
est importer of hides and skins, de-
spite that it raises more cattle than
any other nation except India.
Magnetized plates to be fastened
to a finger with clips, have been in
vented to save carpenters time in
picking up nails,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22

Jos. Mclaughlin,
av., complained that
let at him through
house. Missed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-28

Try Zensal for all skin troubles.
Sold by druggists
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-28
CRAFTsBURY

Hugh Caiderwood was visitor in
Wolcott Sunday.
Eta Smith is home from Elmore
for the spring vacation.
The u. Y. NJ students are at home
for the Easter vacation.
Mrs. Arthur Day and daughter,
Emily left for Boston Friday.
Mrs. Amanda Lathe entertained the
Ladies' Aid society Thursday.
Harry Mackender is able to be out
after several weeks severe illness.
Mr.. and Mrs A. S. Babcock of East
Craftsbury were business visitors
here Friday.
Leaffie King was Sunday guest
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
King, of Wolcott.
The funeral of Mr.. Curtis was held
at the home Sunday, the Rev. c. d.
Pierce officiating.
Mrs. H. o. Bartlett spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Goodwin, in Irasburg.
Mrs. Bell Calderwood spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry King, in Wolcott.
The snow scraper was used on
nearly all the roads in town last week
much to the comfort of the travelling
public.
Mr. and Mrs. Basil Boardman OF
East Craftsbury were Sunday guests
of their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Bailey
The lecture course committee held
their first meeting Tuesday evening
to consider the best talent for this
years lecture course.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
/ Mrs Lowell Allen and the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ Markres, who
were i'll last week, are improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Martin of Cam.
| bridge Junction recently visited then
/ parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Martin
His brother, Irwin, went home witt
them to spend week.
The twin daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
John Waterhouse suffered an opera.
ton for an abscess on her leg between
the knee and hip recently. The op
GRAFTON was performed by a surgeon
from Burlington and she is thought
to be doing well.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-28
THE THREE CRAFTSBURYS
NoRTH CRAFTsBuRY

E. N. Randall has gone to Barton
for visit.
c. II. Root was business visitor in
Orleans Monday.
Leo Williams of Albany was q re-
cent visitor here.
Miss Nellie Richardson is working
at William Ryan's.
The academy opened Tuesday after
ten days vacation.
Edmund Root is home from U. V.
NJ. for a short vacation.
George Chasse is home from school
at Montpelier for a vacation.
Mrs. johnson of Collinsville is car
ing for her daughter, Mrs. Will Ryan.
George Berry of Waterbury, Conn.
is visiting his brother, Charles Berry.
Mrs. A. R. Garvin, who has been i'll
for some time, still remains very i'll.
Miss Mary Root is home from
Woodstock, where she has been teach
ing the past year.
Miss Ellen Bailey of Wells River, a
former teacher IN the academy, Is
visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Victor Gilbert is in town.
called here by the serious illness of
her mother, Mrs. Garvin.
Miss Fida Chasse, who has been
working in West Glover, is visiting at
her fathers, A. Larabee's for a few
days.
/ Mr.. Barrett has finished his work
here for the dairy association and
! gone TO Lowell, Mass, to work on the
Hood farm.
Or. Wheeler of Burlington was
called here Thursday to assist DR..
Eastern in the operation on the Wa
1 terhouse child.
T. NJ. Gallagher spent the weekend
in Burlington with his daughter. He
reports she is improving and will soon
be able to come home
The sad news has just reached US
of the death of Mason Dutton from
measles followed by pneumonia. He
was in Burlington attending U. V. M.
His mother was called there to care
for him Thursday. The family have
the sympathy of everyone.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-28

The sugar makers are getting busy
this week.
Miss Laclair has returned to her
home in Lowell
A little child of Hervey Daniel is
very III with pneumonia.
The schools in town closed Fritay
for the spring vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. v. Page attended
the funeral of a cousin IN Troy re-
Gently.
Judge Tenney. Fred Fletcher and
Mr.. Wells are al home from court
this week.
Calvin Carter and family of
Greensboro visited IN town the first
OF the week.
Mrs. Florence Tinker, who has been
spending the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Day, has returned to her
home.
EAST ALBANY
Frank c. Hunter, who passed his
I'D birthday March 9th, died Monday
afternoon at the home of his sister
Mrs. Luella Eldridge, of a shock. He
was stricken about 4 o'clock and died
st IL o'clock that evening. Mr.. Hunt
er vas unconscious almost from the
time of being stricken and did not
recognize his son. Mr. Hunter was
born here March s, 1916, and spent
the greater part OF his life IN town
until II years ago, since which tinle
he has made his home much of the
time with his son, Victor, of Barton
His wife, who was Addie II. Pierce OF
Barton. died II years ago and hao
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-28
Estate of 4. S. Barney
STATE OF VERMONT

STATE OF VERMONT
District OF Orleans, -.
The Honorable Probate Court for The Dis
trfct aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate Of
A. :. Barney, late OF Morgan in said District,
deceased.
GREETING:
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the
1gth 1ayOf A DrIl next for examining and al
lowing the account OF g. A. Barney admin
iStratOF of the estate Of said deceased and
for a deere - 80 sa-ss5tfe q sad sss t1s
the lslWfu1 EattglsE8t9 same stii4 or
dered that public notice thereof be given to
all persons interested in said estate by pub
fishing this order three weeks successfully
previous TO the day assigned in the OrIe5 rs
County Monitor. a newspaper published at
Barton in said District.
THERE FORE. you are hereby notified
70 appear ct Colby StOddard' ; Office in Or
leans IN said District. at O'Clock pm on I he
day assigned, then and there TO contest the
allowance Of said account IT YOU see cause
and 70 establish your right as heirs fegatees
ana lawful claimants % said residue
6TfSen under my hand this 18th day q
March, 1917.
Is-I5 RUFUS W SPEAR. JUDGE