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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
MAINE LEGISLATURE
Continued from Page Five)

Lawrence of Fairfield-Resolve ap-
propriating $4,000 for the construction
and equipment Of three new buildings
the renovation and equipment OF the
Chase Memorial building, the extern
sion of the water main and the con-
struction and laying of sewer at tne
Central Maine Saritorium at Fairneiu'
Hart of Holden-Resoive appro-
priating $4,000 in favor OF the towns OF
Eddington and Holden, Penobscot
county, for the repair of the road from
East Eddington to Holden station
$1,000 to be expended in Eddington and
$1,000 to be expended in changing the
location of the road at kidder Hill. SO
called, in Holden. providing the towns
each raise $500 for the purpose before
April 1. 1918.
Washburn Of Perry-Resolve appro-
priating $500 for improving section
of highway in the town of Charlotte
leading from the Pembroke road to the
Charlotte State aid road and known as
the Mount Tom road" provided there
be appropriated by the town of Char-
lotte the sum of $400.
Bussabarger Of Lubec-Resolve ap-
propriating $500 for each of the years
1917 and 1918 to repair the highways
in the town of Trescott, Washington
county.
Merrill Of Gray-Resolve appropriate
ing $4,000 for the improvement ana re-
pair of the road leading from Gray STA
ton to Pownal station, adjoining the
school for feeble minded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

and John Foster Choate 10 Of Cam
! bridge, Mass, basso, furnished music
for the Rexall Dealers banquet held
at the Elmwood Hotel Thursday night.
They were assisted by Harry Whiting
20 of Jonesport, as pianist.
Pres. Roberts. Edward Cawley II.
and Raymond Rogers Il, leave this
morning for New York, where they
will be speakers for the college at the
New York Alumni banquet to be held
in that city.
The Student Council held an import
ant session in the college chapel
Thursday afternoon, at which meeting
several matters pertaining to college
welfare were discussed.
Small 10. has undergone an opera
ton for appendicitis at the Sisters
hospital and is reported to be doing
as well as could be expected
George Fred Lull Bryant II of Port
land has been committed to the Sis
ters' hospital TO recover from "A severe
attack of the grip.
In the bowling match between Zeta
Psi and the Commons Club Wednesday
afternoon each team secured two
points. thus not affecting the standing
Of the league. Goodridge was high man
with 9S for a single string and 265 for
a three-string total. The league stand
ing to date is as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
IN five MINUTES
NO SICK STOMACH,
INDIGESTION, GAS
'Pape's Diapepsin" is the quick.
est and surest Stomach
relief.

If what you just ate Is souring on
your stomach or lies like a lump of
lead. refusing to digest, or you belch
gas and eructate sour. undigested food.
or have feeling of dizziness. heart
burn, fullness. nausea, bad taste in
mouth and stomach headache. you can
surely get relief in five minutes.
Ask your pharmacist to show you
the formula. plainly printed on these
ffty-cent cases Of Pape's Diapepsin,
then you will understand why dys-
peptic troubles Of all kinds must go.
and why It relieves, sour. out-of-order
stomachs or indigestion in Ave min
utes. "Pape's Diapepsin" is harmless;
tastes like candy. though each dose
will digest and prepare for assimila-
ton into the blood all the food you
eat; besides, 1t makes you go to the
table with a healthy appetite; but
what will please you most. Is that you
will feel that your stomach and intes-
tines are clean and fresh. and you viii
not need to resort to laXatves or liver
pills for biliousness or constipation.
This city will have many "Pape's
Diapepsin" cranks, as some peope will
call them, but you will be enthusiastic
about this splendid stomach prepara-
ton, too. If you ever take it for indi-
gestion, gases, heartburn. sourness,
dyspepsia. or any stomach misery.
Get some now, this minute. and rid
yourself of stomach misery and indi-
gestion in FIVE 1ninutes.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

himself into tho RANKS OF his country,
defenders. lio was AZ once rendered 4
captains commission in the light nist
try. lie served IN n, regimen, con.
manded by Colonel Knowi,on and VI"
with the army in its retreat after ~
battle Of Long island.
While the American army was post.
ed on the heights at Harlem the con
mander-in-chief. General Washine,or
earnestly desired TO DC made aoquan'
! ed with the force end Contemplated
movements Of the enemy. and FOR this
purpose applied TO Colonel KnoVlt 20
select some individual capable Of PEI
forming the hazardous and delicate ser
vice. Knowlton applied 10 Hale VIII
on becoming acquainted with the wish
es of Washington. Immediately yolur
toered his services.
| Hale disguised himself as q school.
! master. crossed the sound al Fairhed
TO Huntington. and proceeded thence 70
! brooklyn. When he arrived there M
enemy had already taken possession d
New York. lie crossed over 10 the city
the object Of hts mission lie cSanin-
cd all the British for'ifications with
care. and obtained cvcry possible info''
nation relative 60 the number II th'
enemy. their intentions. cto Hayins
accomplished this he left tho city, and
retraced hts steps 90 Huntington While
here. waiting for n boat TO convey him
across the sound. his Rprrc hension wa
effected
Hale had passed two weeks wiihm
tho British lines and concealed 10 ne
soles OF his boots tho .lrsWtnTS ara
notes he made when arrested he vas
sent to New York and was taken ~
fore Lord Howe. tho B-itiSh 'oH'nAh
der. The evidence was conclusive. am
Hale confessed the nature ~ his ins'
sion and apparently With rclurhnF
Howe ordered his execution hefor' suh
rise the following morning u" va
turned over TO the provost marital
coarse. brutal kind y man addicted ''
liquor. who treated young Hal" VIII
great inhumanity. he denied hnn M
presence OF minister or oven me v"
OF Bible. and before his ewes ''''
up the letters Hale had written 10 hN
mother, sisters and sweetheart. lhN
act he explained later by saying h'
didn't want the rebels 10 know me-
had men of such nrmncss and spirit
The following day IN tho early daN"
of a beautiful Sunday morninE. th'
execution occurred I'm the orchard NJ
Colonel Henry Rutgers His body VS.
buried near the pIacc Of execution, but
the exact spot Is not known on 'h.
ground supposed 20 have been h"noreu
by his death. in n corner ~ cry hH'
Park. New York city. stands monu
ment by Frederick Macmonnics. creci''
by the Sons Of tho Revolution
Hale's last words were i only 70
gret that I have but one life 20 give i"
my country. "-Philadciph Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
NATHAN HALE
.THE.SPY

Every kind Of service necessary for
the public. good becomes honorable by
being necessary. There is a something
that repels most men. with a delicate
sense Of honor, however. from perform
ing the service Of spy. But IL II he
honorable to die upon the field of bat
tie. ought he not be worthy OF stiu
greater honor who performs a distaste-
full and contumelious service at the risk
of an ignominious death?
Certainly no man could make n 9roa,.
er sacrifice for his country and no man.
name should be more highly bonoyed
by his countrymen. than that of Nathan
Hale. who was executed by the British
as spy on September 20. 1875. Nathan
Hale was not 20 years of age when the
first gun of the Revolution broke uno,,
the ears of the Colonists. The patrio,,c
cause at once aroused his enthus,s .,,c
love for liberty and justice. and u,,h~
out pausing for moment to question
the prudence Of such step. he tbrew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
For Those Who Suffer
Pain In Stomach, Back
Or Joints
(By Samuel Hamilton. II. D.

(By Samuel daulltOus NJ. ~
In recent years investigation by means
Of x.rays. the observations OF scientists
such ~ Cannon. Grutzner. Pavnov. Eow-
Ter, Hawk, prove that an abundance OF
water Is necessary in good bodily house.
keeping. To drink pint Of hot water
before meals Is good practice, and those
suffering from a catarrhal condition of
the stomach will End benefit In adding
about 10 grains (one-sixth Of level tea
spoonfuD Of baking soda, drinking 1t an
hour before each meal
II your kidneys are sick. or you suffer
with lumbago or rheumatism at times,
pain in the back or back Of the neck.
take little Anur!c before meals. Anuric
double strength) can be found at any
good drug store. and was first discovered
by Dr. Pierce Of the Surgical Institute in
Buffalo, n. Y.
When rundown, when lie indoors has
brought about a stagnant condition in
the acknowledgements everyone is filed
with uric acid--especially is this SO OF
people past middle age. This uric acid In
the blood often causes rheumatism. lum-
bago. swelling of hands or feet. or
bag-like condition under the eyes. Back
ache, frequent urination or the pains and
stiffness OF the joints and high blood
pressure are also often noticed. Every
one should drink plenty OF pure water
ard exercise in the open air as much as
possible. l have found that Anuric is an
antidote for this uric acid poison and
that II will dissolve the accumulation OF
uric acid in the body much as hot water
dissolves sugar.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
COLBY COLLEGE
Musical Clubs Consider Mid.
Year Tour-Bowling Contes-
tants Tie Wednesday-Stu-
dents to Represent College at
New York Alumni Banquet

The musical clubs cabinet held an
important meeting Thursday after
noon. The matter discussed at length
was a proposed coast trip at mid year
time. 1t seems that there Is consider
able difficulty in securing concert
dates in that region. 1t is probable that
a man will go down through there
within the next few days in order that
the proposed trip may be put through.
The itinerary considered included
Winthrop, Augusta, Camden, Rock
port, Vinalhaven, Rockland, Belfast,
Pittsield. Newport and Brooks.
The college trio composed of Norman
Latin Is of Corning. n. Y, violinist:
Hugh S. Pratt II Corning, n. Y. eel
list. and Ellsworth Prince Is of Mad
ison, pianist. gave a concert at Oak
Grove Seminary Thursday night
The Colby male quartet composed NJ
Winthrop s. Webb II of Wintbron
first tenor. Guy Rouse 30 of East
Pepperel!. Mass, second tenor Ernest
r. Scribner IT Of Houlton. baritone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

cheapest way to get we'll"
Consultation is continued free with
special rates for one week to all who
desire treatment. but no one will take
offense If their case is declined, as un
der no circumstances will a case be
undertaken which, in his opinion, can
not be cured or much benefited where
case is Otherwise hopeless. He cures
his patients to stay cured.
Augusta, Me- Dec. IS. 1916.
had been miserable for twenty
years with liver and bowel trouble and
although l had taken medicine most
of the time. l never realized any great
help until i took Prof. CaIdwelrs
electrical treatment.
Now I am better in every way, I
have gained from to s lbs, Have
good appetite and sleep well.
EBEN A. TRASK.
II you have any chronic disease see
Prof. Caldwell free. He treats by
electricity for Tumors. Diseases of the
Stomach and Digestive Tract.
Those fearful Nervous Diseases of
men and women. no matter from what
cause arising. Paralysis, Headache,
Prostitution, Lame Back. Neuralgia,
Sciatica and rheumatism.
Diseases Of tho Liver. Kidneys and
Bladder, Weakness Ono matter from
what cause).
Women who are racked with pain in
the pelvis, side. back or head, or suf-
fering from nervousness and many
troubles peculiar to their sex. can find
speedy relief and permanent cure
without examination. Years of suffer-
ing and severe operations may be
avoided by using his new electrical
treatment. Hours, 9 to II A. NJ, to
and z TO p. NJ. except Sundays. Mon
DAYS. Thursdays at 43 Grove St, Au-
Rusta- Consultation free and strictly
SonndenfiaL -, ian17-1s-22
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
The National Guard

General Orders No. 20 has been issued
from the office of Adjutant General
George Mel. Presson announcing the
regulations to govern in the matter OF
discharge. furlough to the reserve and
transfer Of enlisted men. pending the
publication of the regulations for the
government of the National Guard. II
contains As articles.
Article is as follows:
Enlisted men who have taken the
oath prescribed by the act Of Congress
approved June 8. 1916. will not be dis
charged at the expiration of the first
three years of enlistment period of six
years, but will be furloughed to the Ma
tional Guard Reserve unless they make
written application to continue in active
service"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
CANDIDATE FOR CON-
MISSIONER OF INLAND
FISHERIES AND GAME

Wednesdays kennebec Journal an
nounced the candidacy of Hon. Joseph
w. Allen of Mt. Vernon, for chairman
ship of the Inland Fish and Game
Commission. but the signature of Mr..
Allen was omitted through an over
sight. Our attention has ben called to
the error and we gladly repeat Mr.. AL
lens announcement.
After due consideration l have de-
cided to announce myself as a candi-
date for chairman of the Inland Fish &
Game Commissioner at the expiration
of the term of the present incumbent,
and hereby solicit support from my
friends for said position.
JOS. w. ALLEN.
Mt Vernon, Me, Jan. 16. 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

The regular meeting of the Woman's
Alliance of the Unitarian church was
held at the Ware pariors Thursday
afternoon, the hostess being Mrs. c.
L. Jones. The business meeting was
ioiiowed by paper on My Recollec-
Ions OF Paris, written by Mrs. Mary
Lowe Carver Of Augusta and read by
ner sister Mrs. Hortense Bowman of
.his city. The paper was an extreme
y interesting one and gave an intimate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
WHIPPLE SELECTED
CONTINUED from Page One)

House rules committee to act as coun-
sci in the peace note leak inquiry. 1t
was intimated that there were several
matters to be considered before he
could give a final answer, although
members of the Boston bar expressed
the opinion that he would accept.
Il am extremely gratfied at the &C
ton of the Republican members of the
Mr.. Whipple said. when
informed that they had approved his
selection on the strength of a strong
endorsement by Senator Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
Correction

The Thursday morning issue OF the
Kennebec Journal containing the re-
ports of the various aid societies as
submitted to the committee on appro-
priations, gave the weekly per capita
cost Ct the Maine Children's Home So
ciety as $27.S1. This should have been
the annual per capita cost. making the
weekly cost per capita So IL cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
State House Chat

It is understood that the position of
chairman of the Maine Inland Fish and
Game Commissioners has four candi-
dates, when the term of the present
encumbent, Harry B. Austin Of Phillips,
expires on July 30 next. They are Mr..
Austin, Former State Senator Joseph w.
Allen of Mt. Vernon. George Cushman
of Portland and George A. Phillips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Many local people are taking advant-
age of-the gooG skating and ice boat
ing on the lakes in this vicinity and
are visiting them in parties nearly ev-
cry day. 1t has been a long time since
there were such perfect conditions for
ice boating on the lakes and very
rarely Is the skating SO good. The peo-
PIE who own cottages on the lakes are
taking taxi full advantage of the opportu-
nifty for winter sports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

There was large attendance at the
meeting which was held at the First
Baptist church Thursday in observance
of the Day of Prayer Tor National Pro-
hibition. The meeting was addressed
by number of the ministers of the
local churches on various subjects re-
lating to prohibition and good music
was enjoyed. The meeting was felt by
those present to have aided the cause
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

man who has been about the city
selling furs was rounded up by the po-
lice Thursday afternoon and allowed to
get out of town. The round up was
made at the request of the Merchants
Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Deputy Sheriff Dgnam made a seiz-
ure at the American Express office at
the station Thursday Of a box contain
ing two quarts of whiskey, seven
quarts of rum and one quart of gin 1t
was consigned to a man in Skowhegan.
The stuff was libeled before Judge Mat
thieu during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

The condition of Elzar Jacques, the
Central Maine Power Co lineman, who
was recently injured at Gardiner by
coming in contact with live wire, is
reported as favorable at the Augusta
General hospital, where he is being
treated, but it is Impossible as yet to
move him to his home in his city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

The regular meeting of the Watarvi,l c
branch of the American Fund for French
Wounded will be held in the rooms on the
third floor of the Clukey block Friday
afternoon, and work will be continued
for the relief Of the suffering soldiers
across the water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

All schools in this vicinity will send
delegations to the second annual stu
dents conference to be held in Bath Jan.
10 and 20. 1t is expected there will be
at least 300 delegates in attendance The
convention is under the charge of JEFF
ferson g. Smith and A. A. Head Of the
State Y NJ. c. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Deputy Marshal Scribner returned on
Thursday afternoon from Newport,
where he has been on a fishing trip,
and resumed his work al the police sta
tion Thursday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

DR.. Gordon 3. Hatfield has gone to
Boston, where he will be for few
days on business. He is also planning
TO visit big dental clinic in New
York before his return
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

At the Somerset County Teachers
Association, solon. today. the principal
speakers are Prof. Wilmot B. Mitch
ell of Bowdoin college and Prof. Hen
~ w. Brown of Colby. Prof. Brown
gives the evening lecture upon the
subject. Some Vital Considerations
on Education"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

The condition of Mrs. H. J. Gibbs of
Spruce street. who was poisoned by
taking carbolic acid, was reported on
Thursday as being such that she was
in no further danger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

A. Raymond Rogers OF the college left
Thursday afternoon for New York to
attend the annual meeting of the alumni
there. He will represent the under
graduate body. PIG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

There will be basketball game At
Coburn Friday evening between the CO.
burn and the Oak Grove girls teams
Both teams have had a good record So
far this year and should be able to FUR
nish an entertaining and exciting game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

When officers Of hostile armies sr
set TO work as prisoner. o. war they
must get the same wage rate as
paid TO corresponding officers IN W.
army Of the government whose csp'i'"
they are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Ralph J. Patterson and II. Doane
Eaton returned Thursday from Unity
where Mr.. Patterson delivered a lee
ture Wednesday evening. Mr.. Eaton
handling the pictures to illustrate it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Rev. |. B. Mower. secretary Of the
United Baptist convention, has return
ed from n business trip to Bangor and
Houlton in the interests of the con-
Vention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

The Waterville High school basketball
teams will play the teams from Belfast
at the High school gymnasium Friday
evening. The boys and the girls teams
from Belfast are both reported to be fast
but they will have 10 play every minute
TO defeat the local teams, and a couple
of good fast games are assured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

A total of nearly soono.W puhhc'
tions in all languages has been iss"e'
by the American Tract Society since w.
organization In 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

A special meeting Of the Board of Ed
ucation will be held at the City building
Friday evening to act on number of
matters of Importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

w. P. Bailey of China was a bust
ness caller In the city for short time
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Charles H. Gardner of Skowhegan,
president of the Maine Farmers Union,
was a business caller in the city on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

The Womens Foreign Missionary s.
ciety of the Pleasant street Methodist
church will meet Friday afternoon at 8
o'clock with Mrs. H. A. Tozier. II Pearl
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

The third and fourth degrees will be
worked Friday evening at the regular
meeting of Winslow Grange and a supper
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Prof Henry W. Brown will go to So
lon Friday, where he will speak betnle
the Western Somerset Educational Asso-
citation at its annual meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Miss Clara r.. Moxzor. the youngest
woman ever admitted 80 the bar In Cor
OF ado. has been appointed assistan, ss.I
torney general OF that state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Thursday afternoon before the Governor
and Council, took the oath of office and
assumed the duties Of his position, sue
ceeding John E. Bunker Of Bar Haroor'
who has been secretary for the past two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Mr., and Mrs. Z. w. Wright Of Mad
ison who have been visiting with
friends in the city. returned home
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Harry B. Reynolds of Manchester, y.
H.. and Solomon Reynolds of Skowhe-
gan were in the city Thursday, called
by the death Of Charles +. Dalrym-
pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Prof and Mrs. BENJAMIN E. Carter
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of a son, born Tuesday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Roy Simpson. who formerly was IN
/ business in the city, Is visiting with
friends hero for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19
WHY SUFFER T?
EngageyourT Treatment
Now
Cases of Years Standing Re-
stored to Health and Vigor
by Prof. CaldwelIs
Treatment.

People say
to Prof. Cald-
well. IF | had
b el We d |
could be cured
so easily ]
" o u d have
come before,
but | had tried
so much with :
out b e n @ fl t
tndt l was dis
coura ged. Also
/ could not af-
ford to pay the
regular price
of a specialist,
b Il { vour
prices are now
so low that it
Is not only the
best but the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-19

Miss Annie IT. Roc has completed ~
years of service in the Bureau OF En-
craving and Printing at Washinston