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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
MADISON COUNTY
Blue Lick

Blue Lick, May Il. 49, The chief
topics under discussion in this To-
cality are weather, wages, and war
As result Of the unfavorable sea-
son, a famine is predicted. Notwith-
standing We have a very old and
respectable authority that "seed
time and harvest shall never fail"
Let us accept the ancient assevera
ton which has. been affirmed by
nineteen centuries Of Christian ex-
perience. Quit grumbling and work
in faith.-A large acreage Of gardens
have been planted and greater
variety Of seed sown than ever be-
fore known.--G. J. Flannery lost a
fine Jersey cow last wcek.-Sunday-
school at Blue Lick church was ably
conducted by Messrs. Leask and
Travis, students from Berea. We
hope to have them continue their
good work this summer.-Born TO
the wife Of John Crawford a boy.
Both mother and child are critically
i'll.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
ESTILL COUNTY
Irvine

Irvine, May ii-The contract has
been let for the new street improve
ment, to Frankfort firm, the
amount being sii ,0OO.-vNew oil wells
continue to be brought in and range
as high as $50 barrels day.-A new
oil well was brought in "Wednesday
near Standing Rock in the corner Of
Estill, Powell, and Wolfe Counties.
u is reported to be twenty-five
barrel well, and reached at about
200 feet.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
CLARK COUNTY
Loo Lick

Log Lick, May ii.-Saturday night,
last, we were visited by frost
which did some damage to the gar
den vegetables and other tender
plants.-Corn has advanced in this
county to $40 per barrel, and flour to
$40 per barrel, but the scarsity of
both Is not the cause as Clark
County is a good agricultural part
OF the state.--Last Monday Messrs.
John Kerr, Peter Willis, DR.. A. r.
Neal, William Lowery, and Jack
Willis went to Winchester in the
interest of the proposed bridge a
cross Little Grand Greek near here,
which is badly needed. - A good
many soldier boys are guarding all
the bridges on the railroads in this
community. The boys are very
slow it seems TO enlist in Uncle
Sans big army. - Sneak thieves
broke into ]. T. Elkin's house last
week and took some OF his eatables.
Owing to sickness in this COM
our Sunday school and
prayer meetings have been very
low attendance.-Dr. Dick AIKEN. a
former neighbor. has bought the
Of DR.. Driver at Schools
vile, this county, and moved there.
Misses Mamie Woods and Emma
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
GARRARD COUNTY
Paint Lick

Paint Lick, May i4.-John Wynn
on White Lick and Luther Gibbs OF
near Hyattsville purchased new cars
last week-Buick Skies. - Mr.. and
Mrs. w. C. Wynn went to Berea Fri
day where Mrs. Wynn took the train
for Harlan to visit her brother, Mr..
Lewis, who is ill.-Several boys and
girls OF Paint Lick took the exami-
nation Friday and Saturday for the
Common School diploma.-Mesdame
Mildred and Robert Ledford mOtOred
to Richmond Thursday.-Mrs. Norma
OF Cincinnati has been visiting
friends at Manse.-Rice Woods, Mr..
and Mrs. John Wynn, and Miss Fam
ME Dowden motored TO Danville
Friday.-Mr. and Mrs. Eli Cornelison
OF Berea were guests Of e. F. He'd
rick and family Wednesday.-Mis-
SEES Eva McWhorter, Marie and Mar
ian Ledford, and Wilson Branden-
burg attended the graduation exer-
sises al Kirksville Thursday night.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
HARLAN COUNTY
Harlan

Harlan, May II. - AT the regular
meeting Of the city council Monday
night, franchises were granted for
another electric light and gas plant.
Circuit Court adjourned last Satur-
day after busy five weeks session.
The new Methodist Church will
be dedicated Sunday, May 10. The
Rev. +. c. Wareing, ID. d., will de-
liver the dedication sermon.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Miss Myrtle Botkin, who has been
confined to the Robinson Hospital
with pneumonia fever, is well and
at home.-Born to the wife OF
c. Horsby boy; wife and baby
are doing well.-Corn has been SELL
ing in this vicinity for $500 per bar
rel. Meal at $3.50 per bushel.-Bacon
is selling for 30 cents per pound
Irish potatoes at $500 per bushel.
Everything is too high for the con-
sumner.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
COAL MEN GET :
FIRST NOTICE
FROM FEDERAL COMMITTEE FOR
INCREASED PRODUCTION. ALSO
EQUAL DISTRIBUTION.
opsrators and Mine Workers included
In the Demand For co-opsra-
tion In Present Crisis.

| Western Newspaper Union News Service.
| Washington. coal trade Of the
country will receive Its nrst general
notice from the committee on coal
production Of the Council Of National
Defense. OF which Francis s. Peabody
Ia chairman. Directing attention to
the great emergency" that "confronts
the country In the matter OF fuel pro.
duetion." Chairman Peabody con
tinues:
Notwithstanding the increased pro
duction Of coal from practically every
district. the increasing requirements
to meet the needs Of all classes Of in
dustry. as well as for the comfort and
welfare of the people and the trans
portation Of troops, munitions, food
and other products, together with the
supplying of our allies and for our ma,
tional protection-sll these demands
are liable to surpass the capacity Of
our mines unless the full cooperation
OF the mining. transporting and dis.
tributing agents Of this country 10 Sc
cured. This emergency requires not
only the development OF the highest
efficiency. especially on account OF q
diminished supply OF labor used In the
production OF coal. but also In more
comprehensive methods OF co-opera
ton by the coal producers with the
transporting and distributing agencies,
so that not only a full production will
be secured. but also that this produc.
ton nnds its way over our railroads
into these centers where the most ur.
gent need exists. II the demand for
this product continues to increase II
may be necessary that active steps be
taken to so far as possible confine the
distribution and use OF II TO those &C
tvities which are more nearly vital to
the welfare and protection OF the ma
Non"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
BREArHrrr COUNTY


Jackson. May ii.-Capt. M. T. Back
of Co. +, 2nd regiment X. N. g.,
came home Saturday from Winches-
ter where he is stationed, TO visit his
family. - Lieutenant c. ID. stamfer
of Ashland visited his sister, Mrs.
j. l.. Stidham, over Sunday. - The
new Guerrant Memorial presbyter-
ian Church will be dedicated May 10.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
THE FIRST FLY

Why. there's q hyi Seems
hind o. good. doesn't II, to hear
Il busxing around eontentedly In
that sunny windowf 1t means
that spring has como. You are
glad to see II. just a. you well
come the crocuses and bluebirds.
But wait q minute. Where did
that ny come FRONT Not up from
Florida with Gentle Sister South
Wind, 90 did Welcome Robin and
Winsome Bluebird. No. II
Matched out Of q muck heap. and
II came right into the house
without wiping Its feet. And III
mate will 20 back to the muck
heap To lay more eggs, and By
the time the hot days come the
two win have some millions Of
descendants. And all Of them
win come into the house without
wiping their feet. and they will
leave 6lth and disease germs In
your food. Spells the romance.
doesn't 1T The hy 10 your enc
my. Stay I'll
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
R0CKCASTLE COUNTY
Threelinks

Threelinks. May ii. - VIM. Dur
ham preached on Big Hill Saturday
and Sunday. Most all the boys
are done planting corn in this vi
entity, but Jack Frost" seems to be
playing havoc with some crops. -
James Hignite of Jackson Hollow
was in this vicinity Saturday buy
ing cane seed and hogs. - Taylor
Clark of Langford station was here
the latter part of last week buying
ccrn. He purchased a nice lot of
Lewis Abrams for $3.50 per bushel.
Hardin Malicoat and George Cook
attended church at Crooked Greek
Sunday.-W. A. Phillips was in Mt.
Vernon the first of the week on
business.-Wm. Shears finished his
bark last week, and will start haul
ing to Berea sOon.-The heavy wind
storm of last Wednesday did quite
lot of damage in this neighbor-
hood. unroofing w. S. Jones' large
stock barn, turning over Bert Phil
lips garage, blowing to pieces G. v.
Gabbard's silo, and blowing down
1900 PANELS of fence for r. H. Phil
lips.
Rockford
Rockford, May Il. - Bert Martin
and Miss Lucy Wilder were married
last Wednesday. Mrs. Coyle of
Indiana is visiting relatives at this
place and Wildie.-Not much corn
planted in this section on account
OF so much cold weather. - Anvil
Cafe is very i'll at this writing.
Conway
Conway, May IS. - The Rev. Mr..
Gooche of Crab Orchard filled his
regular appointment at the Baptist
Church last Saturday and Sunday
with large attendance. - Born May
the 9Th to Mrs. Charley Smith q boy.
The mother died; the baby is getting
along as well as could be expected.
The bereaved ones have our sympa-
thy. - Mrs. Lucy Beldon has re-
turned from an extended visit to !
Falmouth.-Cash johnson of Three
links visited his brother Tom OF this !
place Saturday and Sunday. - Mr..
and Mrs. James BeldOn and little
son have gone to Richmond where
Mr.. Beldon has accepted a position
as operator at that place.-The Rev.
Mr.. johnson filled his regulr ap- !
pOintment at the Methodist Church |
Saturday and Sunday last. - Aunt
Elmina Hardin is very low AMI is
not expected TO live but a short
lime.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
BELL COUNTY
Pinsville

Pineville. May ii.-Pineville young
men are responding TO the call 10
the colors. twelve having been sent
TO Fort Benjamin Harrison near In
dianapolis.-Hon. VIM. Ayers was a
London visitor Monday. - Mayor
w. l.. Moss left the first of the week
for a business trip 10 eastern cities.
Three new corporations put in
their appearance this week with a
total capital stock OF $4,000. Two
were organized for coal business
and one for hardware.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

The project for the construction and
equipment Of Q volga-Don canal. as
designed by the Russian minister Of
ways and communications. has been
approved by the government The pro-
jected canal will play an important
part In the economic development Of
southeastern Russia and Of the volga
and Don basins. Grain from Tsarit-
sin and timber and ore from the Urals
win thereby obtain q direct outlet TO
the ports Of the Sea q Asof and
thence to the Black sea. Moreover.
the canal will make II possible to sup
ply coal to oil the chief cities and In
dustrial centers Of the volga and sur
rounding country from the rich coal
district Of the Donetx basin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Ksnton. O.-Fire. believed to have
started from the explosion Of IN over
turned oil lamp here. cost the lives q
three elephants and destroyed tive
show cars belonging to the Coop .
Lsnts Circus. which played In thu
city. The same three elephants
broke loose from their trainers In De,
Aancs last week. doing considerable
damage to farm land before they were
captured. The negro who was In
charge Of the animals when the Ore
broke out has disappeared.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Rice Of this place were shopping in
Winchester last Wednesday.
0WSLEY COUNTY
GAINESVILLE

GAINESVILLE, May IL. - The Rev.
Paul Derthick Of Stanton will
preach at Vincent the fourth Sat-
urday and Sunday in May. - The
Travellers Rest Sunday school OBJ
served Mothers Day last Sunday,
and a good program was rendered.
'-Messrs. Joe Creech and Tom Cecil
with families have moved TO West
Virginia to work for an English
COmpany-Corn is scarce and high
in this vicinity. - George Jackson
and wife Of ScOville visited rela-
tives in this vicinity over Sunday.
Miss Alpha Caudill and Coleman
Brandenburg were quitely married
at the brides home May 4th.-Miss
Ethel Minter, who has been attend
ing school at Berea, returned home
last Monday.-FlOur is selling around
here for 5000 per barrel, and meal
at 500 per bushel.
Scovills
ScOville, May ~. - The weather
continues cold and crops are max
ing slow progress. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Martin have been visiting
the formers sister, Mrs. Sallie
Peters, OF Garrard County. - Mrs.
Hence Sizemore and Mrs. Emory
Of Kings Mills. O., are Wis
ting their parents and relatives at
this place.-Mr. and Mrs. Ike Lunse
and children Of Rockhold have been
Mrs. Lunse's parents at this
place.-Lummia Mainous is visiting
her brother in Virginia. - Little
Bessie Mae Rowland was visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.W.
from Wednesday until
Friday.-Messrs. Melvin Dooley and
R. ID. Hale were elected school trus-
Lees for the Buck Greek Graded
School, May s.
Psbworth
The Pleasant Grove Sunday School
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
First Chaser lsune he'd.

Washington.-The FIRST boat Of the
navys feet Of submarine chasers has
just been launched at the New York
Navy Yard. II was announced. and
the second will be launched at the
New Orleans Navy Yard In . few
days. Keels OF both were laid April I.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
A REAL PATRIOT

Franklin, Ky. May I4-Acoss the Tennessee line near
Rapids in this county lives farmer Cyrus Shultz whom
Federal Government need appoint Food Control
Committee When advanced to per barrel Mr. Shu
fused to sell those who
then he would only barrel so per
Already he has disposed of half his surplus figures quoted
absolutely would feed hogs or cattle tor
speculative He could have sold the quantity
$1,000 but already has allowed his
away busIel upon their promise pay
Mr. Shuz small farmer and possessed of only moderate
means.
Courier Journal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
RIGHT LIVING.

In the firm control Of our
thoughts liss the secret Of the
most wonderful possession Of
which we can beast-ehsrsctsr.
u 10 ~ much . matter Of habit
- Of will. this being always hon.
ersbis. truthfui. just. Having
formed our principles Of right
living. conscience invariably
psiWts - . whole hearted loyal
y 20 them. And whom bassr
metivss try to sway the mind,
why. here 10 just whore your
will power may profit BY sxsr.
eiss.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Petrograd.-Fivs Russian officers
and one private lost their lives when
. big Russian airplans in which they
were flying fell to the ground at Mon
asterHyska. northeast Of Stanislau, In
Galicia. from . height Of 5000 feet,
says the ofhcial statement issued By
the Russian War Department.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

weather is so cold that crops are
not doing much good in this part OF
the county.-Leon p. Webb, son OF
Representative John S. Webb, OF
Thornton has enlisted in the regu-
lar army, and is on his way TO Fort
Thomas. Many other boys have en-
listed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Submarine Dope rsmsnt osmsosd.

Ansterdam.-ror seven hours Q
great IRE RACED on the imperial
wharvss 1t wilhelmshavsn. according
70 advices received here. The subms
rins building department was ssrious.
~ damaged. The entire district hAs
BEEN closed 70 the public.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Although British railroads rank
fourth among the nations in regard to
mileage. they carry more passengers
every year than are carried In any
other country.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
We are authorized to announce

or Richmond, KY, as a candidate for
reelection for County Superinten-
dent of Education of Madison
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic Party. Primary, Aug. 4,
1917. ads
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
We are authorized to announce
H. MINTER

or Mckee, KY, as a candidate for
Superintendent OF Schools Of Jack
son County, subject to the action
Of the Republican Party. Primary
August 4, 1917. lad. S.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Tevr,ns Ger I'M Oy Flyer.

Chicaso.-Six persons. three nSo
and three women. we're killed and a.
other man % seriously injured that
he will die. when . Rock Island fase
passenger train wrecked . touring co
near Midlothian.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
We are authorized to announce
L. C. POWELL

or Sand Gap, KY, as a candidate for
Sheriff Of Jackson County, subject
TO the action Of the Republican
Party. Primary Aug. 4, 1917. ads.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

ihe wooden ship Ii not going out OF
use a. quickly as has been sometimes
SUPPOSED. For certain purposes, espe-
ciaiiy Tor the conveyance Of lumber, Il
10 preferred TO the metal ship.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
We are authorized TO announce
A. d. BOWMAN

OF Island City, Ky- as a candidate
for County Court Clerk of Owsley
County, subject to the action Of the
Republican Party. Primary Aug
ust 4, 1917. ads
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

and Ed McWhorter of this place re-
turned home Saturday from Middle
town, o.
Green Hall
Green Hall, May ii.-very cool
weather is prevailing over this Sec
ton with light frosts occasionally
Wendell and Waldo McCollum who
have been in school at Berea re-
turned home last week to farm
Misses Gertie Flanery and Beatrice
Eager of Beattyville visited their
grandparents at this place from Fri
day until Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs. F.
F. McCollum entertained the fol-
lowing persons to dinner Sunday.
May 10, Doctor and Mrs. J. A. Ma
haffey, son Herman and daughter
May, Mr.. and Mrs. James Flanery
and two children. F. G. Peters and
Durward Morris of Island City, r.
+. Evans, Old Uncle James Evans,
Charles Holbrook Walter, Bluford
and Lucian Evans.-Elder G. w.
Seal filled his regular appointment
at Rock Spring, Saturday and Sum-
day.-Dr. J. A. Mahaffey started to
Tennessee Monday morning to look
at farm prospective to buying
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
JACKSON COUNTY
Carico

CaricO May IL. - A hail storm
visited this section Friday. - The
measles are in several families here
and has caused the Sunday-sch
to close for awhile. - Russell Cole
came home from COnersville, Ind.
Mrs. Lucy Evans died the 18th and
and was buried the 9Th in the Ha-
zelwOOd cemetery on Moores Creek
Eight children and husband and a
host of friends are left to mourn
her death. She died of pneumonia
fever. She was Is years and
months old, and belonged to the
Christian Church at Lite. She was
a devoted member and a good
mother and friend to all who knew
her. She has many friends and
relatives all over the state who
would be sad to hear of her I'M
timely death.-We are having some
of the coolest weather of the sea-
son; corn and all growing crops are
e.. turning yellow.-John Bakers baby
died of measles the 18th, and was
buried in the Indian Creek grave
yard the 18th. We sympathize with
the bereaved parents.-COrn is SELL
ing at $500 bushel in these parts.
Edward Evans Of the Police Force
OF Washington, ID. c., accompanied
by his wife were called to the bed
side OF his mother, Mrs. Henry
Evans, Of MoOres Greek, but arrived
too late TO see her living.
Herd
Herd, May f2.-Ralph Farmer OF
Lexington, who has been visiting
friends and relatives at this place,
returned home last MOnday.-Sing-
ing at Mt. Gillead is progressing
nicely with George Burch as teach
er.-Mrs. Belle Farmer of this place
is visiting relatives at Muncy this
week. - Edward Montgomery, who
has been at Kings Mills, O., for some
time, is with homefolks at this writ
ing.-Ham Farmer, who has been
away for some time, has moved back
TO his old farm at this place. - Mr..
and Mrs. Lige Raligh, who have been
at New Castle, Ind, are back with
hOmefOlks again. - Mrs. Lena Simp-
son OF this place is visiting relatives
at Annville this week.-Hurrah for
The Citizen and its many readersi
Nathanton
NathantOn, May i2.-Cool cloudy
weather has continued during this
m0nth.-Farmers in this vicinity are
growing more and more interested
in Farm WOrk.-The prospects for
fruit are good.-H. C. Combs OF Berea
has been in this neighborhood dur
ing the past few days buying wool.
The first Saturday and Sunday
are the regular church days here
at Union. A large crowd were in
attendance last Saturday and Sun
day. Church services will also be
held on the third Sunday OF each
month.-Hon. II. Clay Balwin OF
Moores Greek was in this neighbor-
hood during the past week making
inquiries for the purchase OF corn.
James Dotson and two sisters OF
Terrills Creek, accompanied by two
Mrs. Campbells OF Welchburg, spent
The week end at the home OF Uncle
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Eleven Killed In Auto Accidents.

Chicago. May l5-Eleven perssuo
are dead. seven probably fatally In
jured and fifteen are suffering from
minor hurts as the result Of series
Of auto accidents In Chicago and vicin-
NY duriag the day.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
MADISON COUNTY
Whites Station

Whites Station, May i4.-Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Dunn entertained to din
ner last Thursday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. l.. Robinson OF Berea.-May
Baker has returned home after a
weeks visit with Jennie Mae Ritter.
Mrs. Walter Hockaday and sons Of
MI. Sterling are visiting her mother.
Mrs. Annie Dureson. - Mrs. w. T.
Brown is visiting her daughter at
Keene.-Nannie Ballard OF Richmond
spent the week end with Lucy
Cochran.-Mrs. John Parks is sick
with the measles this week. - Mrs.
Walter Johnston and little son Wal
ter, Jr., are spending the week with
relatives at Harrodsburg. - r. l..
Potts made q business trip TO Win
chester, Tenn, the first OF the week.
Wallaceton
Wallaeeton May 10. - The farm
ers are planting corn in a hurry
We had some snow on Sunday the
18th. and we have had two dam
aging frosts. - The apple crop
looks promising; potatoes look good
and q very large acreage is out
The sick in this vicinity are better.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
CHARGED Win Plot AosIns& c.c.d..

Chsrosd WIN Plot Against Canada.
Detroit. Mich. May l6.-Fritx A.
Meet. general manager Of the Eismsu
Magnetic co.npany. was arrested here
BY deputy marshais on . charge Of
eQuipping military expedition
agairst Canada.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Dent MvtiIsts vsvr cslns.

IL II crime to mualats or defacs
gold or silver coins. and II you were to
ask . Jeweler even to punch q hole I'm Q
% gold piece % that you could carry it
on your watch chain you probably
would be told 10 20 about your eusi-
ness. Yet strangely enough. II you were
to mutilate . gold piece until IL had
lost all resemblance to q coin you
would not be punished What the gov
eminent aims at Ii to prevent the i'm
pairment Of the value OF it, gold and
silver tokens BY plugging. drilling.
sweating" and other processes Il II
unlawful " cut even Q monogram ON
either q gold or silver coin.-New York
Mail
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
East Kentucky Correspondence
News You Get Nowhere Else
In the
butt eofs faith

T. ID. Caudill of this place.-Charlie
and Ed McWhorter of this place re-
turned home Saturday from Middle
town, o.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Pebworth

The Pleasant Grove Sunday School
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-14
PROGRESS ON TELEPHONE AND
 TELEGRAPH LINE

On the Seward division BIO poles were set during the week ending May 26, completing the new line between Kern Creek and Mile 63, with the ex- ception of anchors and wiring.
 This work was done under direction of Resident Engineer Tichnor and splendid results were achieved in re- aucing the ,cst of construction.
 The telephone and telegraph crew working north on the Matanuska branch reached Mile 10 with complet- ed work, setting IS poles and 8 anch- ors in difficult territory during the period. On the main line 90 poles were set, and 26 anchors. The tenn porary line has reached Indian river, r miles above Dead Horse hill, but no telephones have yet been installed.