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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the matter of the estate of Mary
u

In the matter of the estate Of Mary
r. Butterfield, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, Charleo +. Buttecfield, ad
ministrator with the will annexed of
the estate of Mary II. Butterfield, late
of the city of Glendale, in the county
of Los Angeles and state of California;
deceased, to the creditors Of, and all
persons have claims against said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the neces-
sary vouchers, within four months
after the first publication Of this
notice, to said administrator, at the
Office of C. l.. Young, his agent duly
appointed for the service Of process,
in the City National Bank Building,
In the city of Bismarck, in said Bur-
leigh County, North Dakota.
Dated November 90, 1917.
CHARLES f. BUTTERFIELD,
Administrator with the will
annexed Of the estate OF
Mary r. Buttertield, de-
ceased. ~~
l1-24-12-1-S-15.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
SUPREME COURT
From Ward County.

H. p .Thronson, plaintiff and appel
liant, VS.. Sarah E. Blough, defendant,
and M. l. Brocket, an incompetent,
by c. C. Wysong, his guardian ad lit
en-, interven0r, respondents.
Syllabus: In an action brought to
foreclose mortgage where defend
ant answers, setting up that the mort
gage was given to evidence a trust OF
the land which had been conveyed to
the mortgagor by her allegedly incom-
petent son, and where the alleged in
competent filed complaint in inter-
vention by his guardian ad Item.
Appeal from district court of Ward
county; X. Z. Leighton, judge.
Affirmed.
Opinion of the court by Birdzell, j.
Robinson, j., concurring.
Francis J. Murphy, MinOt, attorney
for Plaintiff and appellant.
Palda, Aaker and |. M. Oseth, MI
not, attorneys for defendant and in
tervenor, respondent.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

In fact, Sherwood D. can play on
the saxaphone in heater style than his
Millionaire cousin can play with golf
sticks.
The motorman saxaphonist not only
is cousin, but he is double cousin
of the oil magnate because his mother
also was Rockefeller, his father hav.
ing married third cousin in New
York. Sherwood D. was born on a
Hudson river steamer, Sept. 16, 1867.
He is a member Of the Rockefeller
family association. "
"No, I've never written to him.
Sherwood D. said. "That might look
as though wanted some of his money.
| don't. | make ALL need running a
street car, and get all the JOY
there is in life with my family, my
home, my friends and my saxaphone."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
Special Dispatch.

St. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 14.-Sherwood
D. Rockefeller, motorman, would rath-
er play on his saxaphone than have to
worry about stocks and bonds.
He's a cousin of the worlds rich
est man. Anyone familiar with the
features of John D. can note the
marked resemblance between him and
his cousin. Sherwood D. Their photo
graphs tell the story of relationship.
But that doesn't mean much in Sher-
wood DIS happy life.
"My aunts, back east, have told me
that John D. is kin TO us, but l have
never bothered about it," he explained
Is he stepped off his United Railways
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

but have never tried to get acquaint-
ed with him or any of the rich branch
of the family. I'm just as happy as
they
For II years Sherwood D. has been
going to work six and sometimes sew
en- mornings each week. For as long
he has kept one hand on the control
Ter, the other on the air brake and
foot on the gong. He has hauled hun
dreds of thousands of ST Louisans to
and from work and never one
thought that it was Rockefeller OF
the House of Billions guiding the des-
TIMES of their street car.
sherwood D. is as good a motor
man as John D. is a finaacier," as
ea.4a TIA cfroot cor SUPERINTENDENT
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

Lignite coal wanted that will aggre-
gate about 1000 tons year. Bids to
furnish same for one year stating
price and analysis Of fuel value will
be received up to Dec. q. Bismarck
Hospital. II 10 ot
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
FOE SALE OR RENT-HOUSES
AND FLATS

FOR RENT-3 room house. Electric
lights and water. On 600 18th street.
Call Ed. Lock, at Bismarck Hos
pital II Is ct
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

Always something good to eat,
steaming hot, served properly and at
tractively, day or night, at the McKen-
zie dairy lunch.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

AUTOMOBILES. MOTORCYCLES
FOR sALE-1917 Ford, like new Run
less than $500 miles. Electric
starter. Demountable rims. Spare
tire. $685. foor quick sale. Earl
Branick, Dickinson, N. D.
1877 IT,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

; :: : !: > :. :: ;"
"cLEoN AND l."
hath million have |,
dweleh in a palace-in a l.;
ID, l. :
D a grandeur-free thought L. I"
D a doctors-need O have =:
Wealth-surrounded careenvroned John fears to die;
Death come-hell find ready-happier man am l. >
AS Harvey Write 1t Today. I:
= : : + I: :: : : (" = !"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
BATTERY
R EP AIRING

We are a licensed service station
and wholesale distributing depot Of
the Exide Battery Co., the largest OF
its kind in the world. Any work we
turn out is absolutely guaranteed by
our contract with these people. We
will repair all Vakes Of batteries and
carry a full line of new Exide batter.
les and parts for any make Of car.
Cold weather ruins half charged
battery. II yours Is in doubtful con.
dition, send it to Us for inspection.
We also specialize in the winter stor-
age Of batteries for those who put
away their cars for the season.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

FOR RENT-Modern house, three
blocks from postoffice. Phone 794
= Geo. Little. 12-5-tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

FOR SALE-TwO houses on so IT
lot on Sixth Street A good invest
ment. b. K Skeels, 40S Broadway
12-6-tt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

FOR RENT-7 room strictly modern
house. 423 18th street. Phone SILK
II 80 l mo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

FOR SALE-Six room house; month
ly payments about same as rent
J. X. Doran. 12.4.1n
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

FOR RENT-Good, comfortable, seven
room house, close in; rents for $25
F.. o. HellstrOm. 12-3-tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
POSITIONS WANTED

FARMERS-Man and
wife want position on farm. Capable
of taking full charge. Understand
care of stock. 20 years experience
Call at Tribune office for name anf
address, or write 1863 Tribune.
y Il st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS
WANTED-Roomers and boarders at
the Dunraven. PIP Third st. Mrs
Blanche Masters, Mgr.
II 26 1 mo.
FOR sALE-One-fourth section land
or miles from Bismarck, $500
per acre. One-fourth cash. SWA
section 80 T. 1879, range 70. Alex A
Gibson. P. o. Box 561, Chico, But
Ter Co., California.
II "a #
FOR SALE-Duroc pigs Of the T. N.
Johnson stock. Inquire c. NJ. Sny-
der, Menoken, N. D. 11-2S-lm
FOR sALE-Only theatre in NORTH
Dakota town of 1000 population
Reason for selling-must 60 tC
warmer climate. r. F. Jarvis, Glen
vTllin N nak N " II
TAKEN UP-By the North Dakote
State Penitentiary, Bismarck, on De
cember II, 1917, one Duroc Jersey
boar. weighing about 300 pounds
Owner may have same by calling at
he Penitentiary, proving property
and paying cost of keep and this ad 4
vertisement.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

FOR RENT-A small 4 room cottage
Call Phone II. II II tt
FOR RENT-Modern Z room house
Inquire Western Union. II tt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

FOR RENT-Flat; water, light and
heat furnished. Especially low
price if tenant will care for furnace
Phone 132R. J. X Doran. 12.6-1m
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
J. n. HOLMAN
Real Estate Bargains.

FOR SALE-New bungalow. $1,000.
Terms.
rO1 SALE-SlX room house, hot wa
ter heat
WANTED TO eUY-I have a cash
buyer for strictly modern bunga-
low. 1t must be close in and first
class in every respect
FOR RENT-Store on 4th street, and
partly furnished flat.
Insurance Written Notary Public
J. n. HOLMAN
Lucas Block. Phone 743
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

TVH hGNT-oLTICIIy WUUeIH o-TUUH'
house. Enquire o. w. Roberts
b Phone Isl or ISL. ~ If :,
FOR RENT-House at SIS Sixth st
i. Apply to E. K. Skeels, 40S Broad
{ way. 12-6.tt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
FOR :SHCE-A business in Bismarck
that is clearing from $4,000 to $4,000
yearly. This is a first class PROPOSE
ton, and the only reason for selling
is poor health. $1,000. Address
Golden Opportunity, care Tribune,
Bismarck, N. D. 12-15-3
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

house. J. K. DOran. 12-4.1m
FOR RENT-Six room, modern cot
tage fitted with Majestic range, win
dow shades and curtain fixtures. E.
=. w. WaSche. 12.11.tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
WORK WANTED

WANTED-Work for the young men
here attending the school in telee,
raphy for government service. Will
work during the day. Communicate
with Commercial club. IL 13 tt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17
G. WILLIAMS 4 co.
Real Estate Snaps


Q Real Estate Snaps
LAND WANTED-Improved and un.
improved farm land, large and small
tracts. If you desire to sell at a
reasonable price give terms. can
get results. Eastern connections
with campaign for buyers that de-
sire this class of land will offer you
chance to sell. Send list with low
est price and terms, or see G. Will
Jams & Co., telephone No. 497. Bis
marck Bank bldg.
nAVE blacksmith shop that l want to
trade for tractor and plows. Shop
is in good town of 400 on main line
of N. p, consisting of all necessary
tools. engine and trip-hammer.
FOR TRADE-One section of good
land in Mckenzie county. to trade
for city income property.
c. WILLIAMS & co.
ofliice Bismarck Bank Bldg.
Tel. No, 49,. Bismarck N. D.
1
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

HOUSE TO REMIT have two
houses for rent. C. L. Burton. list
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

FOR SALE-Duroc pigs Of the T. N.
Johnson stock. Inquire c. NJ. Sny-
der, Menoken, N. D. l1-2S-lm
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-17

They look alike, especially from
eyes to chin, don't they, John u. Cat
Left and his cousin, Motorman Rookie
Teller Cat righD?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
His Life Cycle

She-Why does that author go off
on tear and get drunk?
He-So he can write stories about
his experiences.
She-But why does he want to
write about his experiences?
He-So as to get some money.
She-But why does he want money?
He-So he can get off on a tear and
get drunk again.
-------------------S-
Evidently Not
II wonder why they call an iron.
ing machine a mangle."
MY boy, evidently you have never
sent anything to a laundry"
English as She Is Spoke
Funny thing about food"
Yes, shortage and a longing
always exist at the same time"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
Laundering a Collar

1t Is said that twenty-three opera.
tions are necessary in laundering a
collar, but the jamestown Optimist
can't find more than eight, which are
as follows: Washing in hard water.
using n trace of starch, fraying the
edges, ripping the buttonholes, cor.
rugating tho inner surface putting
on four fly specks. ironing slightly
and then throwing into the wrong
bag.-kansas City Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
EPIGRHYMES:

1t amt no plain ncr simple
job ter HITCH my blooded hoss
in sich a way he's sure ter
know his driver is his boss.
YOUR sense o. humor would be
stirred ef you could see my
riga WAGON thet nigh falls
apart. harness miles too
big. But when I git him all
hooked up an started out TO
town on summer nights TO git
the mail, | never fret ner
frown nor CuSs because my
wagon is poor an humble
thing: ] sure am proud o thet
thar hoss--most nights | try
to sing. OnCe--I'd bin readin
lImerson--aS we mooChcd on
along, seen 4 gleamin' STAR
thet seemed to twinkle down
this song: "Ol' man, II never
does no hurt to have ideals
high: some seem!u' dlscords,
thar on earth, sound sweet
here in the sky. SO. bloody
war looks wrong, most times,
but, whar thar is no choice.
m Your Grand Land stands
fer the Right, us twinklin'
Stars Rejoice" ! clucked.
"Giddap. YOU animlle; that
songs IA metaphor a-tellin
all humanity the truth about
this war;" ROBERT RUSSELL.
Hitch your wagon to a star"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
When One Gets Old

After man Of sedentary pursuits
reaches certain age the buckwheat
cake with which he comes in contact
is transformed within approximately
half an hour after taking from an
inspiration to higher and better
things TO deep and apparently per.
manent rcgret.-Ohio State Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
Safety First

A visitor at the Capitol was ac'
companied by his small son. The
little boy watched from the gallery
when the House came to order.
why did the minister pray for all
those men, papa?" he questioned.
He didn't. lie looked 'em over ana
prayed for the country" was the an
swer.-The Lamb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

The young lady across the way says
she sees n good deal of criticism OF the
junkers in Germany, but she inagines
many Of these poor people are actually
hungry and are really more TO be
pitied than blamed by the well-to-do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
SUPPLY OF FISH LIGHT.
Bad Weather on Coast Causes Scar
3 city in Market.

te With the exception of mudshad,
which are making their first appear
ance on the market this season, dealers
at the wharf market report the supply
of fish rather light This is due, they
say, to bad weather on the coast pre-
venting the proper fishing of the nets,
and to the scarcity of fish in the Chesa-
peake and its tributaries. Frozen fish
are being used to supply the shortage
In the market, but, as they are not at all
plentiful. prices keep high. The de-
mand at the wharf market this morn
ing was brisk and prices ranged about
as follows: Spanish mackerel I2ih to
20 cents a pound; rock, IS to rs cents;
carp. 10 to 12a cents; white perch,
small. Is to 20 cents bunch; white
perch, large, Is to IS cents each; hall
but. 25 cents; bass. IS to 20 cents; cat
nsh. 4 " and cents; cells, 5 to 10 cents
each. Frozen stock-Gray trout, s "
cents h.; croakers. 61z cents h.; but
terfish. u cents h.. and whiting, 8 x
cents ID.
Though three or four of the larger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
1853 MEN MISSING AFTER
BRITISH TRANSPORT SINKS
Ivernia Sent to Bottom by Enemy
Submarine in the Mediterranean,
Says Official Announcement.

LONDON. January 5.-The British
transport Ivernia has been sunk, it is
officially announced. One hundred and
hfty-three military officers and men are
missing.
The text of the first announcement
reads as follows:
The Ivernia was sunk by an enemy
submarine in the Mediterranean on
January 1 during bad weather and
while carrying troops. AT present four
military officers and 146 men are miss
ing.
The casualties among the 1vernia's
officers and crew are not yet definitely
known. but hopes are entertained that
the only officers of the ship missing are
the surgeon and chief engineer
A supplementary report placed the
number of missing at 1913.
The Cunard liner Ivernia. a 14,27S-ton
steamer, has been for some time in the
British government service as trans
port, having at various times carried
troops from Canada and between Brit
ish ports and the DardanelleS There
has been nothing in recent reports re-
garding her movements. She was built
in 1900 at Newcastle. Her length was
$50 feet and she was Ga feet beam and
81 feet in draft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
GERMAN SOCIALISTS SPLIT
OVER QUESTION OF PEACE
Meeting on Sunday May Mark Com
plete Reversal Of Attitude To-
ward Ending War.

LONDON, January according to
the Cologne Gazette, a copy OF which
has been received here, the German
socialist minority and the Spartacus
group propose to separate entirely from
the socialist party at meeting to be
held January Z. Advices received from
Amsterdam say that the trouble is due
to the peace question.
A Reuters Amsterdam dispatch says
that the socialist party committee has
published a statement in the Vorwaerts
denouncing the proposed meeting as
incompatible with the unity and or
ganization of the party. and warning
socialists against participating in it.
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Elk
change Telegraph Company says that
exceptional Importance is attached to
the meeting, which will discuss peace
possibilities. The dispatch says that
the event may mark the beginning OF
a complete reversal of the socialist at
titude toward peace, especially as the
minority group is preponderant among
the Saxon socialists, in whose head
quarters at Dresden the meeting will
be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
.CUT|CURAHEALS
ECzEMAONL|Mb
Sore, InRamed, Scaly. Itch
ing Nearly Drove Her Crazy.

81 had been suffering for some time
with skin ailment on my lower limb
which resulted from a bruise, and later
took the form of something like eczema.
1t became sore, infamed and scaly and
began to itch and burn so that some
times l thought il would drive me crazy.
Often at night | could not bear the
weight of the bedclothes on it.
This lasted for about three months
and after trying many different rene
dies sent for free sample of Cutieura
Soap and Ointment. After using the
free sample purchased both and when
had used two boxes of Cuticura ONT
ment and four cakes of Cuticura Soap
] was completely healed" (Signed
Mrs. Robert Pennington, 1918 Hanover
St, Baltimore, Md, July 5, 1916.
With an apparent tendency to skin
troubles you should use these fragrant
super-creamy emollients for all toilet
purposes. They prevent ss well as
preserve. purify and beautify.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 3z-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard: 'tCuticura, Dept. h,
Boston," Sold throughout the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
Two Machines Damaged.

Two automobiles were badly damaged
as a result of collision at Massachusetts
avenue and 18th street shortly before L
o clock this morning. One car was owned
by w. A Gawler, liza Kilbourne street,
and operated by Percy Williams. 1907 l.
street, and the other was owned by Jo-
seph E. Davies, 2117 Leroy place, and
operated by Ralph Everett, AIS I'd street
A vehicle of the New Taxicab Com
pany and an automobile owned and oper-
ated by r. Z. Vincent. 1915 9Th street.
coIided at 18th and Fairmont streets
about o'clock this morning. Each ve-
hicle was damaged SIS
To prevent striking a IWHestrian. Harry
p Burke, 935 5th street northeast, last
night sent truck of the Wells Fargo
Express Company against the curb at
New York avenue and 18th street. The
vehicle demolished an electric light pole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05

vessels of the oyster-running fleet have
arrived at the wharf market in the past
two DAYS with cargoes, the demand has
been brisk and prices high. This morn
ing the supply aboard vessels at the
wharf was reported light and good
Potomac stock sold at rs cents
bushel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
Three New Cutters Proposed.

Three new coast guard cutters, one to
be stationed at Beaufort. N c.; one at
Detroit and the other at Honolulu. cost
ing together s1,35o.Oo0, are proposed in
a bill favorably reported to the Senate
yesterday by the commerce committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05

Wesley Whitney. twenty-five. suffer-
ing from insanity for three years.
struck Rubin Ditzell. forty-flve, on the
head with a fiatiron at Havre de Grace,
Md, crushing his skull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
Educational Bulletin-=NO. ,

Pure Yeast was Onkf1OWn IN the OnIIeQ
States Until Made by the Corby Company
official sa min made a by the o % se
and by direction so labeled within short
Label deaoang sduteraaoa. '',~
Agriculture August 3rd 1902 present
At 9SE 5fa b foR pS oF f9k RR 1fH M
s s s5 zs # 1x a @ w sf7 H and Rf'i Now
% 1@aa Of S eo1 Gnsts1sd 7sas3 Company was directly
5 s Zss ss to ssts % best s a saS
s9 the
the standard the largest and most daing baker:
ss bot have io
youa inevitably following Legislation making the s
est bowsSsr has always solely
may generally what ethyl alcohol required
The United Pharacopoeia
Of the land by its latest revision Issued
MED ethical prepsrsto which
Alcohol As a Rau. Material
Ether homofonn Pradeh Choral ,
Ethyl eabamats aloofom' Tdn'l A Ase1n1'
ddom, uHonal
Alcohol As Solvent: Etc.
Campho water Fluid Of Resin Of 1metme Of
Aromatic elixir, edsn;"n' Ssssyns"' ea.n"
E" s.ss Of Gna.n e c.sea
$:s: i:;: s% Almond: :r's s s:; s:'s
coehn4 Hvoeunu. Gendn,
Orange,
Ergts Campho, Gmmc
Choroom
Podphynum,
Mir
Hyoayamne, Sal Kmo,
Srspann
nnyosas""e peppermint IAno1'
Aconte
Taxium, Nos Mynh,
Vimum Anca Nux Vomia
Grana Sumu
Bitter
donna
Bucu uSo' Benzn
BodrooL Sqml
Gyceneo Columbia,
Of Canabs Shophntu,
Ohoreanf Cubeh* Canhand Tdh
SopEn Capacum
hafve ofdcohL Hak hpepn o re cor
scoushute simpyan he form o.
of nub
oven
A. Hatcher WIbe and published by the American Medical
this
in the section o11owing
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
co. WILL
BUY $4,000 BONDS

BY an unanimous vote the Board
of Supervisors passed resolution
yesterday to notify the Irrigation Dis
trict directors that the County of I'M
perial would purchase $4,000 of the
$2,5OO,OOO bond issue.
All plumbers and master plumbers
are required to pass an examination
before receiving licenses to engage
in business. The first test under the
new ordinance was held yesterday.
All of the applicants but one met the
The ubiquitous English sparrow is
going to be investigated. Supervisor
Rice wants to know all about the life
and habits of the bird in this terri
tory. The farm adviser is going to
look up the matter.
William Leadbetter was awarded
the contract for the construction of
a bridge and siphon on the Alamo
river, in District No. 2, southeast of
Holtville. The contract price is $4,-
800.
Ten thousand dollars of the Ca
lexico school bonds were ordered sold.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
China Is on Verge of Revolution
PRESLDENTWLLA ARMALL
MERCHANTMEN DESPITE
ACTION OF CONGRESS
(By. United Press)

Washington, March IA formal
announcement by President Wilson
that he will instruct Secretary Dan
iels to arm American merchantmen
is expected in few hours. 1t is au-
thoritatively learned that President
Wilson has been told he can do this.
Immediately after the expected order,
Secretary Daniels will instruct the
navy yard cor1mandants at Boston,
Philadelphia and San Francisco to
issue as many guns as they. believe
available.
In the Senate session today the
rules committee agreed on a cloture
rule whereby Senate debate on any
till can be limited to one hour by
each senator on two-thirds vote. The
agreement will be reported to the
Democratic and Republican caucuses.
If adopted when it is presented to-
morrow, it is believed an extra ses-
sion will be called and the armed neu-
trality bill will be reintroduced.