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GENERAL BYNG HAS
 FIGHTING RECORD

London, Dec. 15.-General Sir Ju' Han Byng, who has been directing the smashing blows against the Ger mans in the Cambria region the past few weeks, is at present the mos: talked of man in England. Every day new stories and anecdotes ap- pear in tho London papers concern ing the commander whose name was little known outside of army circles until he led his Canadians in their magnificent dash on Courcalette in the. early part of last year.
 Like so many other British officers who have come prominently to the fore recently, General Byng is Q Kitchener man." having served un. der that famous commander both ia India and Africa. When the present war began in August. 1914. he was abroad. but was recalled in order that he might superintend the cay airy training on Salisbury Plain.
 It was a job after his own heart, for Sir Julian is a cavalryman first last and all the time. But he was too valuable a man to remain long al home.
 One day, while walking in the carly afternoon in the streets of Salisbury he was handed an order from the war office to proceed at once to tne con tinent. Within an hour he hat packed and departed-without his lunch. !,
 On his arrival in Flanders he was given command of a cavalry divis ion. Those were the early days O the war, when cavalry could act trench warfare being then the excep ton and not. as now. the rule. Dur ing these early months General Byn. did good work in covering the oper ations of the First Army Corps a Ypres and elsewhere.
 As result he was especially men toned" in dispatches, and later h. was received in audience by the king who in recognition of his servces con ferred upon him the honor of knight
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COTTON AND RAIL MEN MEET.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Committees representing the National Council of Cotton Manufacturers and the rail- roads are to hold another conference in this city tomorrow to discuss re- adjustments of rates with view to accelerating the cotton movement and at the same time conserving railway equipment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-16

Both the transmitter and receiver of telephone of French invention can be hidden in a flower vase, table ornament or any other inconspicuous object.
 To record the work done by stenog. raphers. a typewriter meter has beer invented.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-16
United States Government War Savings Stamps

WHAT THEY ARE AND WHY YOU SHOULD
 BUY THEM
 War-Savings Stamps are United States Gov ernment Bonds, issued ill denomination of $500, payable January 1st, 1923. They can be bought now for $4 12 and automatically increase in value a cent month These "little baby bonds' the answer of great democracy to the demand for democratic form of government security. They have behind them the entire resources of the Government and people of the United States
 Why You Should Buy Thenl--The main rea- for the purchase of War-Savings Stamps is because your country is at war. Your country needs every penny which every man, woman and child can save and lend, in order to feed, clothe, arm and equip the soldiers and sailors of America and to win this righteous war in defense of Amer ican honor and the cause of democracy through . out the world. ,.s-- s-4.4-.~ If we are to win; the war we must win it as a united people. The savings of every man, woman and child are necessary if we are to hasten the victorious ending of the war.
 WAR SAVERS ARE LIFE SAVERS.
 country worth FIGHTING for is coun- try worth SAVING for. These War-Savings Stamps arc sale at the postoffice, banks, trust companies and other authorized agencies.
 (This Space Donated by Riley Auto Tire Co.,
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.. H. Kress & company, "1he Santa Claus store" will remain open until 10 p. m. from now to ChYistuae.
 12-1l-St
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
MRS. MARY WADDLE.

Funeral services were held at the
]. A. Gilbaugh chapel last Saturday
afternoon for Mrs. Mary A. WaGdle,
a resident Of Thurston county for
many years. who died at the family
home near Wards Lake last Thurs
day afternoon, a day before her 89rd
birthday. She had been sick for some
time. Many residents of the COM
munity. with whom she had been a
favorite. attended the services. Mrs.
Waddle was native of Pennsylvania
and after her marriage to Louis N.
Waddle moved to Louisville. KY,
where her husband enlisted in the
Union army end served throughout
the Civil war. They came to this
county in 1888, Mr.. Waddle passing
away in 1899. Surviving are a
daughter. Mrs. w. L. Chilson of Ever
EFT, and three sons, ]. c. Waddle Of
Olympia, e. E. Waddle Of Wards
Lake and Albert e. WaGile of Seat
tie.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
THE MOST IMPORTANT MAN N
the WORLD TO-DAY
CONTINUED from Page Seven)

the deficiencies that exist, to the
awakenings that must come of mis-
takes made and in the making; per-
fectly realizing that there will be
clamor, probably justified in a meas
ure. and that there will be many sac
rifices in vain; cognizant of the bur-
|dens that will be imposed on all of
US, and of the protests that will arise
knowing all these things, I am
here to say that the United States
will win this war-win it gloriously
and that the peace which shall
come will be a peace satisfactory to
the United States-our peace; be-
cause know, also, two things.
The first is, that the people Of the
United States will not fail the presi-
dent; and the second Is, that in the
vital moments the president will not
fail the people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
RENTS FARM AND ENLISTS.
George w. Mayes Now ut Remoun
Station, Camp Lewis.

George w. Mayes, one of the we'll
known farmers of Hawks Prairie
has rented his farm, stock, imple-
ments, this years crop and all, and
enlisted this week at the remount
station at Camp Lewis, under Captain
Jackson, for four years or the dura-
ton of the war.
Mr.. Mayes went over to Camp
Lewis Monday and completed his en-.
listment. Mrs. Mayes plans to take
the civil service examinations and
enter the government service while
her husband is in the army. His
brother, Private Stephen c. Mayes,
was one of the first to go to Camp
Lewis from this county and is now in
New York with a forestry regiment,
en- route to the European battlefront.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
FOR RENT.

The Governor Stevens residence in
Olympia has been repaired and reno
waited with all modern improvements
and will be ready for occupancy No
vember LIST.
There are eight spacious rooms,
furnace. two lavatories, electric
lights. etc. Stands in the midst Of a
large block with an abundance of
fruit trees and place for garden.
There is barn which can be con-
verted into a garage.
Apply to Hazard Stevens, 523 Main
street. Telephone 679.
(adv. 10-3-2).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
WILLIAM MACKAY.

Thurston county lost another pio-
neer when William Mackay, 81 years
old, a resident of this section for IS
years. a member of the G. A. r. and
a Mason, passed away at the family
home at Summit lake Monday. The
funeral took place at the Jesse T.
Mills chapel Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. Charles T. Goodsell, pastor ri
the First Baptist church, officiating,
and interment was made in the Ma
sonic cemetery. Members Of the local
lodge Of Masons and the G. A. r. Post
attended in d body. Mr.. Mackay ia
survived by two daughters, Mrs. ]. A.
Vance of Malone and Mrs. E. F.
Fancher of Aberdeen, and a son.
William.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
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Suit for divorce on the ground OF
abandonment was filed in the local
superior court this week by Charles
c. Brazel against Rose Brazel, to
whom he was married in Tacoma last
year. Florence Rodius also asked
legal separation from John Nicholas
Rodius. to whom she vas married in
Iowa in 1892. She charges that her
husband has not only abandoned her.
but has sold the farm property and
kept the proceeds. and she seeks to
recover 1885 from him as half of
the money she says she spent in the
support of their FIVE children.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
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IF 1 WERE A MAN.

! written for Thurston County !.
: Pomona Grange by Sister :
:. of Pleasant Glade Grange.) :
i = !. + = !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. :. !. !. !.
If were a man, farmer man,
Inever would bring in the wood;
For that's woman's job. by Heck!
She ought to do it, she should.
Though many a time the wood-box
- yawns.
Empty and bleak and bare,
I'd never. once see 1t, and II wife said
Ia ar.s boo"
Ydsgo straight up in the air.
If'I were . man, farmer man.
I'd run my farm myself;
I'd be the boss, for I'd do the work,
And ought to handle the pelf.
For e. woman can't rightly handle
Il Tscoin;
Don't think she ever could learn.
Her place ID to sew. to cook and
scrub,
But. not to boss me or my farm.
aasu.i IL .4
II ! were man. . farmer man.
I'D Zip and snort and roar
When the folks down town wouldn't
81 buy my stun,
Although It was ever 90 poor;
And II the brave soldier boys want
milk
Andsbutter and eggs and greens.
I'd balk again. for to ship It there
II too much work for my means.
I'd be = farmer man, would,
e The1real old Thurston brand:
I'd follow the paths my father trod,
And till, % they titled their land;
For new ideas are dangerous things,
New-fangled ways are snare;
They lead to the land Of hustle and
wealth,
And you'd never find me there.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Mrs. H. M. Wallace has been at
tending the w. C. T. U. convention in
Seattle, which started Tuesday and
closes Friday evening with an address
by Senator Wesley L. Jones on ma
tional prohibition. Governor Lister
addressed the convention Thursday
evening on prohibition conditions in
the state and the need of the "bone-
dry" law recently suspended by ref
erendum for, vote at the election
next year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
THOMAS s. CLARK.

Rev. J. H. Secor, pastor of the
Methodist church, off1ciated at the
funeral at the family home on East
Second street Tuesday afternoon for
Thomas 8. Clark, IS years old, who
passed away Sunday morning. Inter-
ment was made in the family plot at
the Masonic cemetery, under the
direction of Undertaken ]. A. Gill
baugh. Mr.. Clark had made his home
in Olympia for some years. He is sur
vived by three sons and four daugh-
tiers. two of the latter. Mrs. Lima
Houpt and Mrs. Theda E. McClintic.
living in this city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

executive committee OF the Prohibi-
ton party. returned TO Olympia
Monday from two weeks Eastern
trip daring which he attended a
meeting Of the national executive
committee OF the Prohibition party
at Chicago and the conference Octo-
Der which resulted in the launch
ing OF a new national party. He also
visited his old home in Columbus
Ohio, for a few days.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
=. :. =. :. =. =. :. :. :. =. :. =. :: :. =.
LISTER PROCIAINS LIB.
ERTY DAY"

:. Governor Lister issued proc .
:. lamation this week, supplement- :
:. ing that of President Wilson,
:. fixing next Wednesday as Lib .
:. erty Day" and calling upon all .
= citizens of the state to make the .
= most of its observance in the .
:. furtherance of the Second Lib .
= erty Loan campaign. THE sue .
:. cess of the Second Liberty .
:: Loan" the proclamation says, :
:. 'can result only through the .
:. earnest and practical co-opera- .
:. tion and assistance of all citi- .
= zens. and this means the pur- .
X chase of Liberty Bonds and the .
:. the encouragement of their pur- .
;: chase by Others" .
!. :. ! = + !. !. = !. !. j. = !. !. !. :.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
JANE HOWELL.

Taken suddenly i'll Sunday after
noon, Jane, the 10-months-old daugh-
ter Of Secretary of State and Mrs. I.
M. Howell, died Tuesday evening.
The funeral took place at the family
home Thursday morning, Rev. H. s.
Tempelton of the United Church ed
oficiating, and interment was maic
in the Masonic cemetery, under = Q
direction Of Undertaken Jesse T.
Mills.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
MRS. SYLVESTER SMITH.

Funeral services were held at the
family home in the Hayes District
Thursday morning for Mrs. Sylvester
Smith, 70 years old, who died Tues
day after q lingering illness. Rev. H.
8. Templeton conducted the services
and interment was made in the Odd
Fellows' cemetery under the direc-
ton Of Undertaken Jesse T. Mills.
Mrs. Smith was quite we'll known to
the people Of the county. the family
having come here from Kansas q
number of years ago. Surviving are
the husband and two daughters. Mrs.
Lillian Wisner of the Hayes District
and Mrs. Carl Newell of Seattle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

afFs- Arthur Joachims arrived In
Olympia this week from Alaaka for
: visit with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Elin1 y4ar. Her husband, who Is Z
hrst LIEUTENANT IN tho U. 8. geodetic
service. = expected Saturday. He
haa been summoned to report for
military service. During the past
summer he hks had charge Of the
survey work In Alaska waters.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

The Rose-Nepple Auto COMPANY
reports the delivery this week of
Dodge Brothers touring car to its
associate dealer at Shelton, W. A.
Johnson, for Mason county pur-
chaser.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

BUILDING MATERIAL-at lowest
prices. Send for our illustrated cata-
log; contains everything. Prompt
shipments everywhere. P. A. Rovig
Co., 2229 First Ave. &c., Seattle.
Wash. (Adv. S-4-tf). !.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Miss Mabel Mckay, daughter OF
Mrs. Albert Mckay. was married in
Philadelphia September Is to John
G. Peterson. according to word re-
ceived by local friends this week.
Bride and groom are graduates Of the
local high school and are well known
here.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

For Sale Household furniture.
team, harness and wagon, mower,
rake, cultivators, plows and harrows,
bob sleigh. disc, hay, buggy (new
wheels). telephone stock. Jersey
COW. Phone 16F14. (Adv. 10-2tf)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Five of the ParentTeacher circles
of the county and five from the city
were represented at the convention
at the Methodist church Saturday
and interesting reports were submit.
ted by all, showing encouraging prog.
ress. An excellent program was car.
ried out.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
Want Fire Escapes on Union Block.

Want Fire Escapes on Union Block.
Notice has been served by City At
torney Bigelow on the owners of the
Union block, on East Fourth street.
directing them to construct fire. es-
capes as required by city ordinance
on all three-story buildings. Bigelow
reported to the council Tuesday EVEN
ing that the 2O-day period allowed
for compliance has passed without
any action being taken, and asked au-
thority to arrest the owners. The
council postponed action until it's
next meeting.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

citizenship" was the subject of an
interesting address delivered by Pro-
lessor J. Allen Smith of the Uutver-
sity of Washington, to the members
Of the Woman's club at their regular
meeting Tuesday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
DEATH s OF
PAST WEEK
VIOLET WHALIN.

Violet Whalin, 8-year-old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Whalin, promi-
nent residents of Tenino, died of
diphtheria last Friday. The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon. In ad-
dition to her parents, the girl is sur
vived by a sister and two brothers,
one Of whom is Roy Whalin, who re-
Gently enlisted in the naval militia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Lost - Sunday. check book and
two memorandum books, on road be-
tween old Wiley place and Ed Drew
ery's. Finder please return to c.
w. Shumatc, Tumwater. Reward.
(Adv. 10-3-1).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Gilbaugh chapel Wednesday after
noon, Rev. J. H. Secor, pastor of the
Methodist church, officiating, and in
terment was made in the Masonic
cemetery. Surviving are the widow
and two young sons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

DR.. George V. LYDIA is driving one
of the popular Overland Four road
sters. delivered to him the other day
by the Bronson Motor Car company.
local Overland agents.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
JOSEPH knoll.

Joseph Knoll, IS years old, who
came to Olympia about year ago
from Grant county. passed away at
the family home at Boundary and
Fremont streets last Saturday night.
The funeral took place at the J. A.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Wanted-Good hired girl, to work
for q family living at Simmons lake.
M. Berkowitz. Phone $50 or call at
Olympia Junk Co. (Adv. 1O-3-1).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
wOAlrN's HOSPITAL.

| WONA1DSv y .11<So1 18Sk11s
Maternity hospital offers two
weeks treatment confinement cases.
with everything furnished. (, Fifty
dollars--best physicians. For : full
particulars and reference address
Maternity Hospital. 321 Boren ave-
nue., Seattle. (Adv. 7-1-tf).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Mrs. J. c. Percival went to Bon
ner's Ferry, Idaho. the fore part OF
this week to spend several months
with her daughter. Mrs. Frank Bot
tum.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

For Salo-New surrey. cost $3.50;
will sell for SIS. John Gunstonc,
Route 1, Tumwater. Phone 11F2.
(Adv. 10-3-2).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

For Sale-Good grade cow, fresh
November ~. Isaac Wolfe, phone
32F15. (Adv. 10-3-3).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Mrs. Elsie Sturtevant and brother.
Milan Skillman of Portland, arrived
in Olympia Thursday for a visit with
their brother, Phil Skillman, and
family.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19
.sHLps
Special Advertisements

Instead Of talking health food, eat
It! Dennett's Graham Flour solves
the question. (Adv. 3-2-tf).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Walter r. Mcdowell. secretary OF
the Olympia Building 4 Loan Assoc
citation and member Of the state
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

For Sale Red Russian winter
wheat, mixed with wheat. &c lib.
Fred Algyer, Yelm. (Adv. 10-3-1).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Wanted-Husky lad as an appren-
tice to learn pressman's trade. In
quire this ONCE. (Adv. 10-p-tf).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

To Pick Up Potatoes-Two men
wanted on Cloverhelds Farm: $3.50
q day, 8 hours. (Adv. 10-3-1).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-19

Wanted to Buy -- Roam Durham
bull. Phone 15F2. (Adv. 10-2-3).
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Delmue and the
baby were in town Wednesday from
the Delmue ranch.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-03-16

The measure of Senator Penrose,
setting standard for the construc-
ton of railroad caboose cars, was
ordered laid on the table.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-03-16

Sam Hollnger supplied the meat
market with some choice peef early
in the week from his Eagle Valley
ranch.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-03-16
LEGISLATIVE NOTES

The White-Garrison general cleo
ton bill passed the assembly last
Friday with only Fulton, of Eureka,
changes in the present law There
were many amendments made to the
original draft of the bill.
The substitute for the Garrison
election registration bill passed the
assembly by q vote of 20 to 2.
The bill designed to give state aid
to prospectors, was killed in the as
sembly.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-03-16
CLASSIFIED

Sisters would ike 10 know the
address OF Mark Estes. Very import
ant Wire collect to Mr.. Dalton. care
Ogden Motor Car Co, Ogden, Utah.
First class salesman to sell TO gar
ages, factories, stores, etc. Steady,
well-paying position for active men.
Milwaukee Tank WWorks, MiIwau-
kee, iseonsin.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-03-16
: ~77TU--N
NOTICE

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN.
To all whom is may concern. that
the Board of County Commissioners
of Lincoln County. Nevada, at their
regular meeting to be held on Sat
urday, May 5th, 1917, will receive
and act upon all bids for the care
of the County lndigents from the 5th.
day of May. 1917, 10 and including
the 31st day of December. 1917.
All bids submitted must coform in
substance TO the following require
ments and any bids received by said
Board not conforming will be dis
regarded.
The bidder is required to state a
definite price for the care of one per-
son, as a basis, and also to state the
amount to be charged for each ad-
ditional person cared for BY the
words care for County Indigents,
as herein used, is meant the furnish
ing of suitable food, lodging and
clothing. The Board reserves the
right under the contract to be
let to finally determine in each
instance all persons to he ad-
mtted to the care of the successful
bidder and shall reserve the right
hereunder to determine the dura-
ton of any persons stay Herewith:
that no person shall be admitted to
the care of the said contractor with
out written order of a member of
the Board Of County Commissioners
and no person shall be discharged
| therefrom unless authorization there
| for is had from a member of the
| Board of County Commissioners, and
no person shall be retained and cared
for at the expense of the County after
a member or members of the Board
Of County Commissioners have di-
reCted his or her discharge, it being
understood that the members of the
| Board of County Commissioners
| shall have full and complete author
| ity to determine who shall be cared
! for, the duration of such care and
| the final discharge of any person
said contract will not give the sue
Cessful bidder the right to care for
other indigents than those requested
by the Board of County Commission
ers or a member thereof The
amount bid as a basis shall be the
amount to be charged each month
for the care of one INDECENT
If no person is cared for the said
basic amount will be paid, or if no
more than one is cared for, the said
basic amount only is to be paid, but
for each person in addition to one,
bidders are requested to name a price
per day for each case.
Further information as to the terms
Of said contract to be let can be had
by writing or calling upon the un-
dersigned at his office in Phoebe, Ne
yada, and all bids must be filed with
said Clerk on or before 10 o'clock
A. M, Saturday, May 9Th, 1917.
The successful bidder will be re-
quired to enter into an understand
ing with two good and sufficient sur
ties to be approved by the Board,
conditioned upon the faithful per-
Torrance of the contract, in an
amount to be fixed by the said Board.
The Board reserves the right to re
ject any and AL bids submitted.
w. A. DENTON,
Clerk of the Board of County Com
missioners Of the County of Lin
coin, State of Nevada
First pub. Mar. 16; last Apr. 20.
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