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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20
YOUTHS
CALLED
BY LOT
Watch The Pink for the
latest draft numbers.
UNITED Press Le,~ed Wire,

ROOM 226, SENATE OFFICE
BUILDING, WASH lNGTON, July
20.-America today drafted her
youth for war against kaiserism.
Starting at $3.50 O'Clock in this
garish chamber, blindfolded men
drew the fated capsules bearing
draft numbers.
Out thru the country each
number notified a youth of the
order in which Uncle Sam wants
him to respond to the call to
arms.
Ten thousand, five hundred
numbers will be drawn. The
third thousand was passed at 1888
p. m. At this rate the end will not
be reached until late Saturday.
These 5000 numbers should in
form practically every man, sub
ject to call among the first 6S7,-
600 men. However, from 5000
upward will be necessary to cover
certain scattered districts.
Several States Blunder.
This method was necessitated
by change in plans late yester-
day after several state boards
were found to have blundered in
preparing their lists.
1t was a solemn scene. Digni-
fled congress members-only a
handful-Secretary of War Bak-
err, Gen. Enoch Crowder, chief of
the draft, and his aides; Major
Johnson and Major Allen Gullion,
moving picture men clicking off
the scene and news men flashing
out the numbers were the only
witnesses.
Gen. Crowder enforced silence
The drone of announcers, tell
ing off the drawings was the only
sound.
How IL Works.
In each of the 4,557 districts
in the country the men are num-
bered serially from one up in that
district.
A number drawn from the
glass globes here establishes the
draft order of every man holding
that number in every district in
the nation.
In case the numbers higher
than a district contains are drawn
they are disregarded in making
up the list in that district.
For instance, II SCI were the
first capsule pulled out, the man
holding 567 in every district hav-
ing numbers as high as that are
drafted and must report first in
their district. Then If 40 is next,
the men holding As in each dis
trict would be the second men on
the lists. II high number such
as 9,S76 should come third, it
would be disregarded by the dis
tricts with lower numbers.
Photograph Blackboards.
AS each tiny capsule was pulled
out by the blindfolded men, it
was handed to a uniformed Off
GER. He announced the number
in a loud voice. Three checkers
entered it upon immense tally
sheets. Another chalked it up on
the blackboard.
AS soon as the first thousand
ii uDuptIS WtTt CUdlhtu up tHt
blackboard was taken outside and
photographed 'close up" Thous-
ands of copies OF each picture are
being made.
These indelible and unch ange-
able records will constitute the
lists for the local exemption
boards.
Secretary Baker drew the first
number, Chairman Chamberlain
of the senate military affairs
committee the second; Chairman
Dent of the house committee the
third; Senator Warren, ranking
republican member of the senate
military committee, the fourth;
Representative Kahn, ranking re-
publican member of the house
military affairs, the fifth: Acting
Chief Gen. Bliss, the sixth; Prov
ost Marshal General Crowder, the
seventh; Adjt. Gen. Mccain, the
eighth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20
Especial to The Times)

SEATTLE, July 20.-Altho
making no attempt to comply
with the court order demanding
that full street car service in Sc
attic be resumed by o'clock to-
day the Seattle Electric Co. an
nounced at noon that it would
start 10 cars on downtown lines
at 2 o'clock. More cars, operated
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20

1t and shall now
serve the cause
to the utmost of
my power. -
Germany's new
chancellor.
Everything Is
goin galong in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20
PERSHING OFF
TO SEE HAIC

PARIS, July 20.-Accompanied
by two of his staff officers, MAI.
Gen. Pershing left Paris today
for a two-day visit at the British
front as the guest of Field Mar
shall Haig. He will study the
British army and its working or
ganization.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20

Cormack. Both young men live
at the Mccormack home, 603 No.
NJ street.
Edgar G. Wheeler, who was
handling the draft names list IN
The Times office this morning, all
absorbed, had one of the thrills
of a lifetime when No. 1916 flash
ed over the U. p. wire. 1t WIS
his'n.
What is there about 25S that
should bring it out as the first
number in the draft lottery?
Why not some nice round num-
Der like 5000, or an easy one to
say like 10, or one that grips
your memory like 999?
Why should 1t be 25S?
Earl Tippy Stone kept his bal
ance in fine shape when he learn
ed No. 1852 had been drawn.
q y
The big chance took no account
of birth, color, creed or names.
Some of the names of Tacoma 3
young blood we're enough to tie
printers ink into a double bow
knot.
Here are some of them: HI
moechi Wada, Kerbino Belinda,
Luka Sucivich, Frabj Raekivicich,
kumaichi Houke, John Slimkoski,
Ulutarhos Gerontides, Lew On,
Roy ]. Wilquoski, Kumagichi Ishi-
mura. (1Ge printer has struck at
setting any more in type second
time.))
Henry Longstreth. jr., who was
drawn with No. 514, says he'sanot
a Quaker, though his dad used to
be. I'm good Presbyterian,
said Longstreth, jr.
What do the young wives think
about It?
A good many of them Friday
morning felt good deal the way
Mrs. King r. Mcdonald did, when
she found out her husband had
been drawn.
Il don't like IL bit," said she.
Fond of him? | should say
am. don't know what I'd do
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Omitted Press Leased Wlre.t
PETROGRAD, July 19.-(de-
layed), via London, July 20
Minister of War Kerensky per-
sonally led his troops in an as
sault which resulted in capture of
the fortress of st. Peter and Paul
from the Petrograd rioters today.
The government forces crossed
the bridges and took the strong
hold against machine gun fire.
American bank clerks massed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20

fine shape" said Mr.. Bean. I'VE
have given our old employees
every opportunity to come back.
We wish to play fair with them.
II they do not wish to come back
then it's up to them Morning
Ledger.
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Greetings, did Uncle Sam
my choose you?

We hereby nominate as the
boob state of the Union New Jer-
sey.
1t was the last to report in its
draft numbers, and then it got
them all wrong, necessitating a
complete change in plan for the
lottery at the 18th hour and 59th
minute.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20
UNCLE SAM MAJ

q Today, Men and Women of
Tacoma, we are drafting the
army of democracy, the army
of a Square Deal for the World.
We are picking our young men
who are to shed their blood on
the battlefields of France and
of Germany under the ban
ner of justice and humanity.
e. Today a thousand homes,
with a grip at their hearts, re-
ceive the call that means the
supreme sacrifice.
e. AND ON THIS DAY, MEN
AND WOMEN OF TACOMA,
BROTHERS AND FATHERS
OF MANY OF THESE SAME
DRAFTED BOYS ARE OBLIG-
EDTOFIGHTHERE AT HOME
FOR INDUSTRIAL JUSTICE
AND SQUARE DEAL. AND
THEY DO NOT GET 1T.
e. If ever a city needed divine
guidance, Tacoma needs it now!
If ever our people should look
upon their fellows as brothers,
devoted brothers, they should
do it on this Selective Serv-
ice Day! If ever was a time for
standing shoulder o-shoulder,
it is now.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20
LEADS IN
ATTACK ON RIOTERS

on the balcony of the building in
which the branch of the National
City Bank of New York is locat-
ed, witnessed the coup, having
perfect grandstand seats.
This is the first word that has
come from Petrograd indicating
that the revolters there had sue
ceeded in establishing themselves
in the formidable fortress of st.
Peter and Paul.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20

We never knew there were so
many funny names in the world
until we began reading the list
of the drafted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20
Talk O the Times

II "everything is goin ga
long in fine shape" with Mr..
Bean, as the Ledger says,
how do you guess things are
going with the strikers?
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Lemberg seems to have
more keys than Baldpate.

"A great weight has been laid
on my shoulders In a most grave
time. Trusting God and German
might, l ventured to undertake
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-20

The war department draw I
blank when 1t pulled the name Of
Charles Richardson, jr. He's al
ready in service.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
HS"'M9Ap@RyIB1 1aSNLVE

thorities to use his influence with
the sheriffs to secure their active
work in breaking up moonshine
stills and in generally suppress: ng
illegal sale of whiskey.
The following is the letter viii h
the governor has mailed to each
sheriff in the State:
Il have received a commua.c.t I on
from the federal authorities a.d
have had a conference with ths ue -
sonal representative of tn, de ....t.
ment in regard to preventing ia. e.
tablishment and operation OF Axe;
distilleries for the making Of sr.i.ts.
The government ms SITS that dragt' F.,
action be taken. The fedgr
thorities are emphatic in the. de
mand for greater activity OF she IFS
and magistrates. for without su n
cooperation effective work can not
be done. Complaint is made that in
many instances the sheriffs fail to
give the information and assistan, @
necessary to the federal officers.
without which successful work can
not be accomplished.
Il therefore call your attention to
this situation and urge you with all
the earnestness at my command to
lend every power of your office to aid
in breaking up this illegal business
hot 80,
With the government in this crisis
please let me hear from you as
to how you can cooperate with the
federal officers more actively and
efficiently and with the State consta-
bles."
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
CHAPTER XII.
The Crew Grow UpIy.

For moment I remained forgetful
OF the presence OF the girl on deck.
There was but one course to pursue
at the very first evidence of disobedi-
ence must assert full authority.
There must be no hesitation, no sign
tof weakness. Even as this crystallized
Nm my own mind, the girls hand
touched the sleeve of my jacket.
Supper is ready, Mr.. Hollis" she
said. Are you not coming DOWN.
"Very shortly. i will have the men
knock off work, and leave the mate In
charge of the deck"
what were you thinking about so
earnestly2 You actually forgot me-"
glanced aside into her eyes.
mot guilty, Miss Vera; was think
ing Of yon. and of how could get you
safely out Of this scrape. do not say
this to frighten you, Miss Vera, only,
perhaps 1T is best for you to know the
situation. The first thing necessary
on this voyage is to show those fellows
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
CLERKS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lancaster.
In Common Pleas.
Esther Love, ct al. Plaintiffs.

ID. IS. Love. ct al. Defendants.
Pusuant to q decree made in the
above stated case by Judge Ernest
, Moore, dated Nov. 3rd, 1917. 1 will
sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, at Lancaster Court House
on the first Monday in December
next, within the legal hours of sale
the following described real estate
towit:
l. All that certain piece, parcel
o. tract OF land lying, being and sit
uate in the County of Lancaster
State of South Carolina, containing
two hundred and ninety-eight and
Q e-htlf acres, more or less, and be-
bounded as follows: North by
cst"te Of Osborne McManus, and
south by lands of William Phillips
east by lands of w. T. Blackmon
AID west by lands of Halle Gold
Mining Corporation and being
known as the Jim Poore Place"
2. All that certain piece, parcel
or tract of land lying, being and sit
uate in the County of Lancaster
State aforesaid, containing one hun
dred and ten acres, more or less, and
being bounded north and west by the
estate lands OF w. U. Clyburn, south
by lands of the Halle Gold Mining
Corporation, east by the estate
lands of Osborne McManus, and be-
ing known as the "Milbourne Mont
gomery Tract"
3. All that certain piece, parcel
or tract of land lying, being and sit
State aforesaid. containing sixty
four acres, more or less, and being
bounded north by the estate lands
of Frank Gardner, south and west
by the estate lands of Osborne Nc
Manus. east by lands of w. S. Neal
and being known as the "Hass Catoe
Place"
4. All that certain piece, parcel
or tract of land lying, being and sit
uate in the County OF Lancaster
State aforesaid, containing eighty
one acres. more or less, and bound,
ed north by lands of Martha j. Neal
south by lands of w. T. Blackmon
east by lands of w. S. Gardner, and
west by the estate lands OF Osborne
McManus, and being known as the
"Uriah Neal Place"
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser OIL
purchasers. to pay for papers.
PAUL MOORE,
G. G. G. l.. G.
]. c. MASSEY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
3t-Once a week-Fri
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Robert Hollis, one-tims
50 captain. who tells the story, is
srsiSs Hn Il Is s1pp6sea sG' to bs saen
8arty and Hollis is surprised on discover
tng woman. who evidently wishes to re-
Snain unknown. aboard.
CHAPTER IT-Hollis, the next night,
Snoceeds in having an interview, with the
Foman. She merely tells him her name
- vera-
CHAPTER III-carrinston tells his
quests Of tho coming war. and that he
- engineering q copper pool.
CHAPTER Iv-The yacht is sunk In q
1ciiiscn and Hollis saves McCann. mil
honaire. and one OF tho party.
CHAPTER v-Hoins and McCann res-
sue Vera and leave the ship in q small
: CHAPTER vI-Hollis and Vera become
friendly. though he Is unaware OF her
CHAPTER vII-McCann refuses to SUBJ
NIT to Hollis authority. and the latter
CHAPTER vIII-The castaways are
sighted by ship. the Indian Chief. which
takes them aboard.
CHAPTER Ix-The Indian Chief has
yecently been struck by lightning and 10
Honis meets tho owner. who tells him
the vessel has cargo OF ammunition,
eopsiEned to tho German government
CHAPTER x-Holiis consents to take
SuhIk6 Oh SNIP ana COntlnue voyage. vera
fsooEnizes an old friend in Robert
IBascom, owner OF the Indian Chief
mics.
CHAPTER NATURALIZATION among
the crew. quickly develops. and Hollis
selects his officers.
CHAPTER xII-McCann wants to return
20 New York, and tries to corrupt crew
CHAPTER XIII-Hollis finds himself
forced to confine hcCann to a cabin.
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forward who is master aboard. But
we've talked about it long enough now.
do not anticipate any locking of horns
tonight for those lads will need to dis
cuss plans among themselves first.
Bascom will be waiting for you In the
cabin, and I will join you presently"
walked with her as far as the lad
der, and watched until she disappeared.
Forward I could perceive little outside
the glow OF the lanterns In the radius
OF which black, grotesque figures con-
stantly passed and repassed. Occasion
ally a voice sang out some command,
the words scarcely distingaishable.
"Mr. Leayord |" / sang out.
AYE, aye. sir"
Let the men knock off work for the
present, and send the second mates
watch down for supper. You will take
the deck, and 1t will be better to have
another hand aft here at the wheel"
VERY well, SIR"
j waited until he clambered heavily
up the ladder and Joined me, his huge
figure outlined against the gseam of
the pinnacle light.
II was pleased to see the way In
which the crew took hold, Mr.. Lea
yord," / said quietly, "and that Olson
set them so good an example"
He crossed over to the rail and came
back wiping his lips on his sleeve.
"Olson Is a Rd--- man. Mr.. HOLLIS
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS !.
CLERKS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lancaster.
In Common Pleas.
]. A. Reeves, ct al. Plaintiffs,

]. A. Reeves, ct al, Plaintiffs,
vS.
Martha Mehaffey, ct all, Defendants.
Pursuant to a decree made in the
above stated case by Judge Ernest
Moore, dated November 14th, 1917,
will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder. at Lancaster Court
House. on the first Monday in De-
cember next, within the lega, hours
of sale. the following described real
estate, towit:
All that tract OF land, situate In
Lancaster County, South Carolina,
containing 126 acres, more or less,
bounded north by lands of Thomas
Reeves and Durham CASTOR, east by
lands now or formerly of Frank
Twitty and Bowers lands, south by
j. A. Bridges and others, and west
by land OF r. f. Crimminger, the
same being tract No. / of the divis-
ion Of the estate lands Of ]. B.
Reeves, deceased.
The above tract of land will be
sold in three separate parcels OF
Al ga, 43 1-2 and 40 ga acres re-
spectively. Plats of same will be
exhibited on day Of sale.
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser or
purchasers to pay for papers.
PAUL MOORE,
G. c. C. l.. C.
w. P. ROBINSON,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
3t-Once week--Fri.
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CLERKS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lancaster.
In Common Pleas.
Sarah T. Cauthen, ct al, Plain,iff,

Sarah T. Cauthen, ct al, Plaintiff,
VS..
James T. Robertson, Defendant.
Pursuant to a decree made in the
above stated case by Judge Ernest
Moore, dated November 3rd, 1917,
/ will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder at Lancaster Court
House, on the first Monday in De-
cember next. within the legal hours
OF sale, the following described real
estate, towit: All that certain
piece, parcel or tract of land lying,
being and situate in the County Of
Lancaster, State aforesaid, contain
ing seventy acres, more or less, and
being bounded and described as
follows, towit: North by lands or
Murph Robertson, south by lands OF
f. It. Robertson, east by lands of
Ransom Rollings and Willie Gay,
and west by lands of Jesse Mobley
and being part of the estate lands
of the late Samuel Robertson.
Terms OF sale, cash. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
PAUL MOORE,
c. C. c. l.. c.
]. C. MASSEY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
3t-Once n weakEri
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
CHICKEN LlVERS.

An old hen has much larger
liver than you in proportion to
weight or food eaten. Then it fol-
lows that they get bilious just like
you do. They are grouchy, cross.
unhappy. Start her liver and make
her happy. Then she will lay eggs
all winter. Come and get a package
of b. A. Thomas Poultry Powder.
Feed it occasionally. See your hens
perk up-hear them slng-look for
eggs. Your money back If it fails.
Lancaster Mercantile Co.
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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
3t-Once a week-Fri.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lancaster.
BY j. E. Stewman. Judge of Probate.
Whereas Mary Blackwell has
made suit to me to grant her Letters
of Administration OF the estate and
effects of r. l.. Blackwell, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors of the said de-
ceased. that they be and appear be-
fore me, in the Court OF Probate, to
be held at Lancaster on 3Oth day
Of November, 1917 next after pub
lication thereof, at IL O'Clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, If any they
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 18th
day Of November Ammo Domini 1917.
]. E. STEWMAN,
Probate Judge.
3t-Once a week-Fri.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

l will sell at public auction, at the
residence of w. u. Clyburn, de-
ceased, on Thursday, November 22,
1917, to the highest bidder, all the.
personal property. consisting of
mules, horses. cattle, hogs, wagons,
buggies, farming implements, stocks,
crops, household and kitchen furni-
ture, and all other personal prop
erty OF w. u. Clyburn, deceased.
Sale to begin at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Administrator.
B. II. CLYBURN,
Terms OF sale cash.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that ali
parties indebted to the estate of L.
c. Lazenby. deceased. are urgently
requested to make payment to the
undersigned at once, and all parties
holding claims against said estate
are requested to present the same.
duly itemized and verified. address
ing all communications to the un4
dersigned care Lancaster Mercantile
Company, Lancaster, s. C.. This
notice will be used as a bar to all
claims not presented within the time
required by law.
ROBERT B. MACKEY.
Administrator of the Estate of L.
G. Lazenby, deceased.
Dated Oct. IL. 1917. s1-st-Fri.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
CLERKS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Lancaster.
In Common Pleas.

Alice r. Bailey, ct al, Plaintiffs,
VS..
Wardlaw Williams, ct al, Defend
ants.
Pursuant to decree made in the
above stated case by Judge Ernest
Moore, dated November 18th, 1917,
will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, at Lancaster Court
House, on the first Monday in De-
cember next, within the legal hours
of sale, the following described real
estate. towit:
All that piece, parcel or tract of
land. situate in the County of Lam
caster, State aforesaid, containing
ninety acres, more or less, and
bounded as follows: North by es-
tate lands OF Alex Howell, west by
lands of Mrs. Mollie j. Perry and
estate lands of John Williams, south
by estate lands of Tom Bailey, and
east by McMurray estate lands.
Terms of sale, cash. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
PAUL MOORE,
C.. C. c. L. C.
H. HINES,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
3t-Once a week-Fri.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
WH1SkEY DISTILLING
TO BE SUPPRESSED
Governor Manning Calls Upon Sher.
IFS for Action i'm Breaking Up
Illegal Traffic.

Governor Manning is calling upon
active in the suppression of the il
licit whiskey traffic. The governor
has been asked by the federal au-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
The kaiser's Part.
(Wa shington Post. }

When the time comes for arrang-
ing peace terms about all Wilhelm
will have to do is to obey the quiet
request to Sign here"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
TAX NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given that
the books for collection OF City
Taxes will be open from December
lst to December 31st, INCLUSIVE.
e. G. sECREsT,
Clerk and Treasurer.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
New Treatment for Bronchitis,
Asthma, Catarrh and Head Colds

the lungs. In addition, vick'a Ia sosofbed
through the skin, relieving the tightns~s.
land soreness.
Viok's can be applied over the throa' ana
chest and covered with q warm Hannai
|cloth-or little put up the nosrrtIs ~
melt little In spoon ano tnhaie che -
Pors arising Also for Asthins spJ Hay
Fever. rub Vtcks well over the sp.nai nj.
umn to relax he nervous tension 10,
Soc or 81 no q
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23
Vick's "Vap-O-Rub" Sslvs Relieves by
Inhalation and Absorptioa.
No Dosing.

No need to take internal medicines or
habit forming drugs for these troubles
When Vick's "Vap- O. Rub" Salve Is applied
to the heat Of the body, soothing, medi-
Gated vapors are released that are inhaled
all night long through the air passages to
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-23

(To Be coptinued.)