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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
City of Emmett, Idaho.
Call for Rids-

Sealed proposals will be received
by the City Council at the office of
the City Clerk until o'clock p. m.
on the 18th day of October, 1917, for
the construction of sidewalks in Local
Sidewalk Improvement District No. 2.
All proposals shall be made in
blank forms provided by the City
Engineer, in accordance with plans
and specifications prepared by him,
and shall be delivered to the City
Clerk at his office on or before the
hour above named, in sealed envelopes
plainly marked Proposals for Con-
structing sidewalks in Local Sidewalk
Improvement District No. q" All bids
will be opened by the City Council at
a public meeting at the, City Hall on
the 10Th day of October, 1917, at 5
o'clock p. m. The City Council will
proceed without unnecessary delay to
award the contract to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder, the right being re-
served to reject any, or all bids.
The estimated cost necessary to
construct said sidewalks in said Local
Sidewalk Improvement District No. 2,
according to the estimate of the City
Engineer, are as follows: 1889 feet
of five-foot walk at Is cents per foot,
S10,970.21.
Bidders are advised that they must
inform themselves of the character
of the work to be performed under
this contract and that a deviation
to any extent either way may be
made from the approximate quanti-
ties above, which are stated for the
purpose of showing the class of work
required and as basis for determin-
ing the amount of the bid, but not
to fix the amount of work to be
done. The contractor will be paid
for the work actually done at prices
bid regardless Of the approximations,
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Notice of Sheriff7s Sale Under Order
of Sale on Judgment and Decree of
Foreclosure of Mortgage.


of Sale on Judgment and Decree of
Foreclosure of Mortgage
In the District Court of the Seventh
Judicial District of the State of Idaho,
in and for Gem County.
Frank W. Tennyson, Plaintiff,
Sweetser Farms, Limited, a corpora
ton, L. H. Sweetser, Clara H.
Sweetser and Boise City National
Bank, a corporation, Defendants.
Under and by virtue of an order OF
sale issued out of the above entitled
court on a judgment and decree of
foreclosure and sale recovered in the
above entitled action, on the oath day
of September, 1917, in favor of the
above named plaintiff and against the
above named defendants. Said writ
citing the material parts of said judg-
ment, duly attested on the oath day
of September, 1917, and to the Sheriff
of Gem County, Idaho, directed, and
to me as such sheriff delivered on the
oath day of September, 1917, for exc
cution, COMMANDING and requiring me
as such sheriff to execute the judg-
ment by making the sale, applying
the proceeds thereof in conformity
Herewith in the manner prescribed
by law.
The premises directed by said order
of sale to be sold are situated, lying
and being in Gem County, Idaho, and
bounded and particularly described
as follows, towit:
The north one-half (Nlzl Of the
south one-half (Sh) of the southeast
quarter SEQ of the southeast quar-
ter (SEA) of section seven 60, town.
ship six (6) north, range one % west
of the Boise Meridian, together with
all bitches and ditch rights, water and
water rights thereto belonging or in
any wise appertaining, and subject to
all accrued ditch rights-of-way; and
excepting therefrom a strip of land
sixteen (16) feet wide adjoining and
along the north line, and beginning
at the northeast corner and running
two hundred forty (24G) yards west
for private road purposes, containing
ten (10) acres according to govern
ment survey.
Notice is hereby given that on the
goth day of October, 1917, at the hour
of 800 o'clock in the afternoon of that
day, in front of the court house door
in Emmett, Gem County, Idaho, will
sell at public auction sale all and sin
gular the above described property,
or so. much thereof as may be neces-
sary to pay the amounts found due
the plaintiff as set out in said judg-
ment or decree, together with interest
thereon, costs and expenses of sale
and the commissions thereon, to the
highest bidder therefor in cash lawful
money.
Dated this the oath day of Septem-
Der, 1917.
DAVE NICHOLS,
Sheriff Of Gem County, Idaho
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
Notice To Creditors.

Estate of David G. Scott, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Administrator with the will
annexed of the Estate of David G..
Scott, deceased, to the creditors of
and all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication of
this notice, to the said Administrator,
at the office of the Probate court of
Gem County, Idaho, in Emmett, Coun-
ty of Gem, State of Idaho, this being
the place fixed for the transaction of
the business of said estate.
Dated July 23rd, 1917.
First publication August 16, 1917.
BURTON w. SCOTT, Administrator.
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COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.

i
The Board of County Commission
ers met in regular session this 9Th
day of October, 1917, at 10 o'clock
a. M, at their office in the court
house at Emmett, Idaho.
Present: Walter Knox, Chairman;
w. M. Wilson, member. Absent: Jas.
K. Flake, member.
Whereupon the following proceed
ings were had, towit:
The reports of county officers hav-
ing been filed, the same were consld-
cred and duly approved.
The minutes of the last preceding
meetings were read and approved.
The following current expense bills
were considered, allowed and war
rants ordered drawn on current ex-
pense fund to pay the same.
ALA Bullock, recording from
July 7 to date.-.---..-----.-..-.-:-----S 4f.4o
Boise Co. Sentinel, printing
school notice. $40
Boise Payette Lbr. Co., refund ooo
poll tax ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5.OO
Nina A. Covert, recording in
assessors and clerks off,. 1900
Geo. F. Church, office expense
(disallowed S10.75) ..........-.---- 85.95
Russell Cafe, meals for jurors 2.45
V. T. Craig, premium on bonds
Wilson, r. B. .-.....--....-.-.--..--. l7.oO
Lynette Davis, work assessors
office fo.oo
Emmett Garage & Auto Co.,
Misc auto supp. and repairs 2O4.9o
A " Holverson. institute exp. 77.00
i's ssction corners - $50
w n Hall timbers. ........... 235.20
Irwin-Hodson Co., mortgage
blank sheets -------------.------------ lO.oo
Idaho Power Co., part electric
fan lo'oo
u of Ell 1850
A. G. Kennard, office fixtures 5.o0
R. N. Linebarger, service con-
stable Sept. 5, 1916,..--,-.------- 3.oo
~ Md q; ' twica 1906
M. & M. Garage, gasoline 2.l0
C. M. Park, labor surveyors
office lo.oo
Remington Typewriter Co.,
doz. Regal Ribbon coupons 20.OO
J. L. Reynolds, vital statistics 141o
Syms- ork Co., office supplies
and books -----.-.----------------------- 5000
Statesman Pig. Co., legal blks $50
B. V. Tappan, auto service sur
veyor's office --------..---.------------ Z4-oo
B. V. Tappan, auto service, su-
perintendent's office ..---,,: 1910
IInderwood TYPEWRITER Co., oil LOO
E. Vadney, vital statistics 4.oo
Whitman & Co., plumber sup
plies and labor. 2.oU
Whitman & Co., plumbers
friend --....-...------------------.-. l.OO
L. A. Wheeler, auto repairs 4.oo
S. o. Zachman, office expense,
stamps and envelopes Sl.24
Children's Home Finding Soci-
ETY., keep, laid over--------------
R. B. Wilson, office expenses oz.zo
Bruce Pub. Co., subscription to
School Board Journal.------Lald over
Leo NJ. Nye, auto service, supt l4.oo
oi ~ i mdM,eof ..........,..... 177.OO
Mt. States Tel. Co., rental and
service 3rd quarter s------------ 5l.4o
Dave Nichols, R. R. fare-.----.----- l2.4o
C. d. Bucknum, burial of pau
Al P;rd horse feed - 1900
The following office expense bills
were allowed on officers reports:
Dave Nichols -.-..-..------------------:Sl Oz.So
Upon motion the board took a re-
cess to Oct. 9, 1917, at 10 O'Clock
o. ~ WAITER KNOX. Chmn.
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Notice of Special Stockholders Meet
ing of the Bullard and Johnson
Sheep and Land Company, Limited

Emmett, Idaho, October 18th, 1917.
A special stockholders meeting of
the Billiard and Johnson Sheep and
Land Company, Limited, is hereby
called pursuant to a resolution of its
Board of Directors to be held on Sat
urday, the oath day of November,
1917, at the hour of o'clock p. M, at
the office of the Company, at its
Home Ranch, Emmett, Gem County,
formerly Canyon) Idaho, for the pur-
pose of voting on proposed amend
ments of its Articles of Incorporation
and bylaws, as follows:
To amend Articles 1st and 3rd of
Articles of Incorporation to read as
follows:
LIST.
"That the name of said cor
poration is VanDeusen Bros
Company"
"That the place where its prin-
cipal business is to be transact
ed shall be Emmett in the Coun-
ty of Gem, State of Idaho"
To amend Article 10 of the bylaws
to read as follows:
ARTICLE .. 10-The corporate
seal of this corporation shall be
circular disk with the words
corporate seal in the center and
the words, 'VanDeusen Bros.
Company around the center"
]. E. VAN DEUSEN, President.
D. H. VAN DEUSEN, Secretary.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
Notice of Sale

Notice is hereby given that the
County of Gem, State of Idaho, by and
through its Board of County Commits
sioners, will, on the 18th day of Octo-
Der, 1917, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, of said
day, at the court house door inEmmett
Ida, offer for sale, at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described real property belong
ing to the county and no longer need
ed for the use of the county:
Lot l, Section %, Township z north,
Range 3 w. B. NJ, subject to the
claims of Emmett Irrigation District
The right to reject any and all bids
is reserved.
R. B. WILSON, Clerk.
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Delinquent Notice.

Last Chance Ditch Company, Emmett,
Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that there
is delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assess
ment levied on September 8, 1917,
the several amounts set opposite the
names Of the respective shareholders,
towit:
Name Shares Amt.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18

F. A. Olson, labor 4.25
R. S. jenkins, labor---.-------------- so
J. w. Burlile, labor-..-.-..-......-- rs
Citizens Lumber Co., lumber. 1918
VIM. Little, refund spec. levy. 1859
District No. SO
J. C. Surber, refund spec. levy 4.29
District No. 81
Howard Harper, labor overseer 104.80
Ben Lawler, labor---------..--..-.-. 700
Otto Wilhelm, labor.-.----.---..-.-. 1.25
John Carpenter, labor--..--....--- 21.00
VIM. McCrossin, labor.-....-...- 7.25
Upon motion the board took a re-
cess.
Approved: WALTER KNOX, Chmn.
Attest, r. B. WILSON, Clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
Oct. 9, 1917.

Pursuant to recess the board met
this 9th day of October. Present;
Walter Knox, chairman; w. M. Will
SON. member. Absent: James Il.
Flake, member.
Whereupon the following proceed
ings were had, towit:
Warrants were ordered drawn on
current expense to pay officials and
Serks' quarterly salaries, as follows:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18

were allowed on officers reports:
~ Nichols .S102. go
Upon motion the board took a re
cess to Oct. 9, 1917, at 10 o'clock
Annroved: WALTER KNOX, Chmn.
Attest. R. B. WILSON, Clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-10-18
Notice of Bids for the Sale of Bonds

Notice is hereby given that the
City Council of the City of Emmett
will receive bids on the 18th day of
October, 1917, for the sale of
S1O,97O.21 of bonds for the construc-
ton of sidewalks in Local Improve
ment District No. 2.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
D. NJ. STOKESBERY,
City Clerk.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
SWISS TRADE WITH
GERMANY IL REFFAhEb

Berne, Switzerland, July 10 n
garding American allegations with re
suect to Swiss expectations OF Amer
can cotton and Italian fruit to Ger
many the Bund published a precis
statement with the object OF showing
that Switzerland has exported no cot
ton since the autumn of 1916. Arrange
ments made with Entente, says the pa
FER. have always been strictly OBJ
served, making such importation'
cutie impossible.
AS 10 the expectation of southern
fruits to Germany this passage wa!
continued, the Bund declares, to q
certain extent with the knowledge
and consent of the Italian govern
ment. 1t explains that there was a
kind Of compensation traffic between
Italy and Germany notwithstanding
the war, Italy sending fruits in return
for German agricultural machinery.
1t is pointed out that Switzerland
had no right nor reason to prevent
this traffic, which was conducted for
the most part by Italian merchants.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
IMMUNITY FROM SUBMARINE
ATTACKS IS GRANTED PRELAT

Washington, July 16-When Arch
bishop Benaventure Cerreti sails
shortly from an American port on an
Italian liner for Rome to become. as
sistant papal secretary of state the
ship will fly the Papal flag under an
arrangement by which Germany has
pr omised immunity from submarine
attacks. Ambassador Riano of Spain
obtained the promise Archbishop
Cerreti until recently was apostolic
delegate to New South Wales and for
ten years was auditor of the delega-
ton here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
NATURE NEAT TO he RULE
ON DINING CAR MENUS

Chicago, July 16-During car eco
tnomy and reduction of passenger
train service during the war were
discussed here today by officials OF
railroads in the central army depart
ment which includes fifteen states
After the meeting it was indicated
that passengers soon would be un-
able to obtain young meat, like spring
chicken and lamb, on dining cars, and
would have to be content with two
slices of bread and single pat of but
ter, unless willing to pay extra for a
full portion as the railroads have
|agreed to put into effect conservation
measures recommended by Herbert
Hoover, food administration.
A conference will be held between
Mr. Hoover and dining car superin-
tendents of the roads.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
IAPERS RELIEVED OF
VOLUNTARY CENSORSHIP

Washington, July 16 Voluntary
censorship regulations under which
the newspapers have refrained from
reporting troop movements were par
tally suspended today by the War De-
partment and the Public Information
Committee SO as to permit the papers
TO print almost unrestricted news
about the mobilization of the national
guard for war service. This statement
was issued:
"The only restriction that the War
Department places upon the news OF
the mobilization of the national guard
"a that Of secrecy concerning train
routes and train schedules.
Publication of the exact routes and
times Of departure, II was pointed out,
might invite attempts to interisre with
trains
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
GERMAN CROP CONDITIONS
REPORTED GOOD IN PRESS

Paris, July 16-The Intelligence De-
partment of the United States army
has perfected method for obtaining
the quick delivery of translations from
German newspapers with the purpose
of supplementing other channels of in
formation concerning internal condi.
tions in Germany
Papers recetly received report OF
big wheat crop in ROumania, much
Of which, 1t is expected, will be trans
lcrted to Germany The vegetable
crop in Germany, with the exception
Of potatoes is reported by the German
press to be good. The German fruit
crop is bad and the potato crop is ex.
ptCted to be the smallest since tn.
beginning Of the war.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
PRESS SOURCE OF INFORMATION

When Secretary of War Baker wrote to W s. Clifford Director
of the Council National Defense protesting that the council has
no legal power the things attempted Mr. Baker SAID
that his attention called through the newspapers to what
had been done Isn't that pretty state of affairs The Council OF
National and its committees created by the admins
on as war emergency body but the Secretary OF War gets his
information concerning their through the newspapers
little while ago administration trying put the lid news
paper publication relating to activities If the press
censorship had been established desired Secretary Baker would
have had no learning promptly what action had been taken
adverse to the interests his Department Really this cen
sohp proposal than most people supposed 1t would de-
of war Hobart (Oka) Republican.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
DRAFT DRAW CAN HARDLY BE
HELD BEFORE SATURDAY AT
THE EARLIEST


Washington, July lion the basis
of advices today from various States
where the organization has not been
completed, War Department officials
said the drawing for the army selec-
tive conscription hardly could be held
before Saturday at the earliest
Fifteen States have not reported the
completion Of their exemption board
organization. Numerous districts in
all of these States have finished, how
ever, so it is impossible to tell JUS,
when the final report is to be expected
Why not try q Ledger Want Ad?
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr..
J. C. Rains as a candidate for the
office Of Clerk of the Mason County
Court in the November election, sub
ject to the action Of the Republican
voters at the August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Andrew NJ. January as a candidate for
election to the office Of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action OF
the voters at the November election.
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

We are authorized to announce Mr..
John R. Cochran as o candidate for
the Office of Representative from Ma
son county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary, August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
FOR CITY ASSESSOR

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Isaac Childs as q candidate for City
Assessor subject to the action of the
voters at the November election. 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
FOR COUNTY CLERK

We are authorized to announce Mr..
]. ]. Owens as a candidate for County
Clerk, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary, August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

we are authorized to announce Mr.
CHARLES Galbreath as a candidate for
Tue Office of Sheriff of Mason County
at the November election, 1917. sub
'ect TO the action of the Republican
voters at the August primary
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY

We are authorized to announce Mr..
W. II. Rees as candidate for Attorney
OF Mason County subject to the action
OF the voters at the Democratic pri-
mary. August 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

ny local applications. as they cannot reach
me diseased portion Of the ear. There 10
only one way to cure catarrhal Seafnesa
and that 10 by constitutional remedy
Catarrhal Deafness 10 caused BY an in
named condition Of the mucous lining OF
Unnamed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing. and when II 10 entirely
closed. Deafness 10 the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
VIII be destroyed forever Many cases OF
deafness are caused by catarrh, which In
an Unframed condition OF the mucous sur-
racer. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru
system W '"o
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Catarrhal DEAFNESS that cannot
De cured BY Halls Catarrh Medicine. Cir
culars free. All Druggists, 75c.
=. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
For Police Judge

The Ledger Is authorized to an
nounce Judge J. L. Whitaker as a can
didate for the Office Of Police Judge,
subject to the action Of the voters at
the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
Announcements
Far Civ Treasurer

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Fred Cablish as candidate for cleo
ton to the position of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action of
the voters at the November election,
1911.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy Of Mr.. Addison Baldwin for
Representative OF Masop County sub
ject to the action Of the Republican
voters at the August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Prof
w. I. Berry as a candidate for Coun-
~ School Superintendent subject to
the action Of the Republican voters at
the August Primary,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy Of Mr.. r. P. D. Thompson
for Chief Of Police Of the City Of
Maysville subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election. 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Samuel McNutt as candidate for Col
lector and Treasurer subject to the ac-
ton Of the voters at the November
election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr..
J. D. Easton as a candidate for Mayor
Of the City Of Maysville, subject to the
action of the voters at the November
election, 1917,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce MIR.
IA. G. Watson as a candidate for Tho
once OF Jailer of Mason County at the
coming November election, subject to
'ne action of the Republican voters
at the August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
FUK SHERIFF

ine Ledger Ii authorized 10 an
nouace Mr.. Mike Brown as candidate
for Sheriff Of Mason county, subject ~
tne action OF the voters at the Demo-
cratic primary In August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

! We are authorized to announce Mr..
Thomas M. Russell as a candidate for
the office of Mayor Of the City OF
Maysville, subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
For Chief Of Police

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Dudley Fizer rs a candidate for Chief
Of Police Of the City Of Maysville, sub
ject to the action of the voters in the
November election. 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr..
George II. Turnipssed as a candidate
for Superintendent Of County Schools,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party at the August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
For Mayor

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Harry c. Curran as candidate
for Mayor of the City Of Maysville,
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr..
James Mackey as a candidate for the
Office of Chief Of Police Of the City
OF Maysville. subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Harry A. Ort as candidate for the
office Of Chief Of Police OF the City
Of Maysville, subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr..
A. Clooney as candidate for Mayor
d. the City of Maysville. subject to the
action Of the voters in November.
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18

We are authorized to announce Fred
Dresel as o candidate for Magistrate
from the Second District. subject to
the action Of the Democratic party at
the August. 1917, Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-18
FOR MAGISTRATE

We are authorized to announce Fred
W. Bauer as a candidate for Magis-
trate from the First District subject
to the action Of the Democratic party
at the August. 1917. primary.