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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
INT

Toln0l Is that inZresient Of -ardi-
mary illuminating gas which causes II
to give light when burned In an oper
fame with sH ordinary a-htati burner
Stripped Of its toluol. illuminating gas
will Sill be useful for illumination only
e used with incandesceut raantels.
The government needs toluoi to FUR
nssh explosives for the army The
hy-product coke ovens Of the country
row furnish barely enough 70 supply
eur allies nnd the requirements of the
navy. The army is going to need
y geo 600 gallons of toluoi by next
sersena her. ( If gil the ras plants ali
ever the country strip their gas ~ It's
toluol content and furnished II To the
government. they viii he able 70 sup
ply little more than one-hait that
amount
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

a Heap Big Tempest in a Heap Litue

Teapot
The story is told Of an ancient Al
rican who sought his sunday dinner
in neighbours poultry yard He ap-
proprlated good fat gander. The
fowl emitted a sQuawk that aroused
the farmers watchdog. The farmer
reused by the dogs protest. bia2ed
away with his double harreled sh.t-
gun. Just then a gathering cloud
gave forth tremendous clap of thun-
der The terrified intruder dropped
MS prey and fed, muttering to him
self, Fore de Lawd. pears to me lax
mighty sight of fuss about a COM
mon goose"
The other day cailow professor
from our state university gave out a
preachment about peace and war he
tore a gathering Of acquisitive girls
IN a woman's college up In the noun
tains Of Amherst Immediately there
was squawk from Sweet Brier-
who. it appears, had been taken, In
oy the predatory professor This was
followed by the furious BACKING OF
the faithful watchdog section of
me press. Then came a double bar
relied Illumination from Washington.
followed by a succession of sharp
thu7derclaps from the Me Toos" all
over the stare.
without in any wise discussing the
fundamental truth of the professors
thesis, or granting the wisdom of his
speaking out even q fundamental
truth at this time and under these
circumstances. 1t appears to Scribtor
mat the friends OF tho university and
me friends Of the administration at
washington are allowing themselves
10 become greatly perturbed over a
very small matter
The Incident does not seem to this
writer to even rise to the dignity OF
question OF freedom OF speech, but
simply whether the reputation for
loyalty Of the University OF Virginia
stands upon SO precarious a footing
az 10 make necessary all this food
OF denunciation OF the offender and
protestation OF loyalty to the govern
ment 1t sounds very much like
virginia major who must needs pla-
card his house and his person with
the legend, in bold type. II am a gen
tieman'' That our university is loyal
ta the government In the present crisis
ought TO be taken as matter Of
course without so much placarding
and advertising OF the fact.
The present hysteria over SO email
an ofTense IS indicative Of a very dis
quieting state Of public mind The
hEsterla that runs mad after an I'M
known professor. because OF a purely
and merely academic discussion Of
Peace and War. will presently turn
and rend the party or parties who
are responsible for war and peace at
the hrst sign of weakness or failure.
This war will not he won by the
mob that howls az the heels OF every
man who happens to differ with some
body else in an academic discussion
or the questions at issue II will be
won by that great body Of steadv
diFnEed men and women who sub
scribe to the bonds. pay the taxes
deny themselves the Injuries of life
and send their sons to the front with
out complaining. He that beitevetf
VIII not make haste (get In a panic)"
IS not only Scripture, but good sense
also.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
g. w. X.

thfng--and surely no sane per-
son will question this--it Is very
strange that we are not con-
stantly and thoroughly grateful
to Him for all His mercies to us.
A beautiful custom this--of
coming together each year In
our churches and homes, for
special Thanksgiving and praise
to our Heavenly Father. Happy
indeed the thought that inspired
our national Thanksgiving day!
But the truly grateful man will
live constantly in the atmos-
phere of thanksgiving and find
In every hour of every day of
every year something for which
to be thankful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

We talk much about our Sc
we're providences-the dismal
days OF Hfe---and benoan our
lot. But seldom do we turn our
eyes away from t. G darksome
life. and look at the reasons we
have for thanksgiving. Oh, If
we would only count the sun
shiny days" and the countless
evidences of Divine goodness.
spread out before our very eyes,
we would abandon our dirge of
misery, and sing instead thereof
new songs, full of gladness and
praisel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
COUNTS COST Of
QUALIFYING HIMSELF
DIR. Frank l.. Smith Flies an Interest
ing and Characteristic Statement OF
Expenses of His Gubernato-
rial Campaign.
{Sizes 8 to-14 Years.

Probably the most interesting and
certainly the most unique statement
of election expenses ever filed with
the secretary of the commonwealth OF
Virginia was that submitted yesterday
in accordance with the election laws
by Frank l. Smith. who ran as an
independent candidate for governor
on his own platform in the recent
election.
Not only does he include the usual
expenses OF advertising and travel, but
he includes an item OF $4,000 to cover
the expense of qualifying himself to
fill the office in event of his election.
1t Is safe to say that neither of the
other candidates will include this item
in their account.
The detailed account fiied by DR..
Smith follows:
Printing and postage. ....s 10000
Travelling expenses for two
years Jaw
Expenses incidental to
travel f4-Vu
Expenses incidental to
writing and publishing
answers to five OF the
seven questions on tax
alton propounded by
Governor II. c. Stuart,
chairman of the state
tax board of Virginia. :. 100000
Expenses incidental to
qualifying myself to
function If elected to the
governorship .......... 100000
-Four hundred cards adj
vertising my profession. A. 90
Notary fee ......... so
~sIJ52.5o"#
The statement is signed by Frank
l. Smith before Roscoe B. Greenway.
notary public.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

For children we have Sets
OF F>urs; of ernnine. squirrel.
Angora- lamb. nuskrat and
others In white and colored
effects from sf.9S to $500.
For rffNsee+--Sets OF Red
Fox Grey Fox. Nutria. Beav~
sr and Muskrat Furs-an ex-
eeIlent variety and very mod
crate prices, $3.50 upwards
to $2S.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

contrast IN values: Congressman
Corntossel Keeps about four stenogs
busy on speeches which never will get
beyond the leave-to- print stage. Pres,
dent Wilson whacks out world -sha king
documents on his own typewriter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

Having been merely endured I'm his
poses OF musician and poet. the kaiser
is now losing caste among his own peo-
PIE So a general
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

Most OF us are more or less
inclined to be pessimistic. We
grumble, we complain, we muir
muir. we criticize. The spirit OF
discomfort lie so often with us.
What we need most Is thankful
hearts, a deeper appreciation OF
what God Is constantly doing for
us. a sense Of real gratitude.
Gratitude Is really a debt. We
owe something, and thanksgiv-
ing is the paying of the debt.
We all think entirely too much
of self. and selfishness prevents
real gratitude. A Thanksgiving
life will be life void of self
4shness and full OF Rarviee-
Think, and then-you"i thank!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
May Form Company In South nosto,

Permission has been asked by ]. b.
Thompson, OF South Boston. 10 form
one Of the five proposed companies OF
coast artillery n viii be the policy
81 Tho state military authorities to
grant permission wherever there Is
good ground for belief that the or
CARNATIONS Will he promptly effected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
Captain waddIu Is ProYnotcd

Edmund C. Waddill. son of Judge
Edmund Waddill Jr.. who has been
for the past three months at the front
with the army In France. has recently
been promoted from captain to major
In the United States army.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

Thankful" thankless
How similar the words, and vet,
how different the meaning. The
one Is expressive of heart OF
love, the other, of heaet Of
stone. While entirely too many
belong to the "thankless" class,
we believe the great majority of
human beings are thankful"
although they may not show
their 'tthankfulness" in any de-
Cided way
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

Hon s, wilkins Mathews of Acco-
mac county IsffHtr fffef515e of ne
house OF delegs es and at enc time
secretary Of the board OF fisheries,
was visitor to tticnurond yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

We haven't seen or heard a new
hard name for the kaiser In four
weeks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

by hard work--new go and rebuild
yourself without help, without friends,
without reputation.
Think again of the man and his
boot -straps why would II not be
much bstter for the state to say to
the man who Is sent TO the penitentisry
for term Of years that. for work
faithfully done, some money payment
will bs made, to the end that when he
is again free he may have at least
a few dollars in his pocket TO stand
between him and want. between him
and temptation to sin again.
Men are now Of course able 10 get
work almost at any time ard at any
place at remunerative wages II has
not always been so. It will not always
nc so in the days to come
In his iast annual report Virgin Ia r.
very practical and efficient highway
con missioner. George p. Coleman,
strongly urged a small cash compensa-
tlon for rrtsonsrs. We do not know
he Will again urge It in his
forthcoming report. But we would
call the attention OF our Legislators TO
the splendid expediency OF the sugges-
'ion. The few thousand dollars r.
year this departure would cost will be
money splendiGly invested. We Join
hands very heartily with Mr.. Coleman
ana his advisers, who are Reminded,
In this effort TO help the under dog.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

ss homauon may or may not ar
SsSs IN the United States to dance for
elAArity. hut Papa Nicholas. back In
AaT1A- II shovsiinx snow industrious-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

No man can Iiff himself vary rap
n,y by the boot strapa. Many with
opportunity for Advancement fail and
thousands with money and position
ard friends and all that would seem
70 make success IN life assured so
eewn to fnAncisi ard often to moral
and spiritual disaster.
what Their must we expect from the
man who having served s sentence for
sorrs oTense which may or may not
indiosss great dsprs witty, and which is
frequently occastoned ~ Ignorance
and svsi ervtronrn snt, receives his lib
erty after s few years on the roads or
behind prison bars with nothing in
his pocket save transportation back
to the place Of his conviction, and 10
property save q cheap suit OF clothes
Perhaps ss f. frequently the case.
this man has done good ard f7aef,'
work m the roads Of the state. He
has probably earned five times tho rast
OF hts keep. The money value Of his
services may in fact. amount to sew
eraf hundred dollars
But he Is turned adrirt roneyfees,
cften frierdiess. and. IN normal condi-
4sonS NJ Industry 4oh1exe How ss.v
it is for such one TO travel the broad
road that leads 70 ruin. How grave
responsibility does the community take
Wien Il rays 70 him. virtually. you have
sinned. we have made you expiate II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
SIDELlGHTS ON THE WAR

Fate has palyed largely in the life
of General SHUTS, the Boer leader;
now a member OF Britain's war advi-
sorry committee. lie said TO a group
of friends:
when I was at Cambridge college
had some one remarked that some
years later / would be leading a Boer
army against the British | would have
declared him mad. And il when
was lighting the British he had
prophesied that would be British
general and a member Of the British
war cabinet should have denounced
him as madder than ever
once the kaisers chief hobby was
the navy. He grew a beard TO make
himself look more the part of,a sailor
Then he took a trip to Paris incognito.
King Peter, OF Serbia, is the only
monarch OF Europe WHO was seated on
the throne by the voice and votes Of
his people.
British soldiers night the Germans
for a shilling a day Australia pays
six shillinGs New Zealand Ave. South
Africa three and canada four
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

There Is nothing more beauti-
full than an open manifestation
Of "A thankful spirit. and GER
tainiy nothing more desirable.
No better illustration OF this
spirit than was shown in the
life and utterances of the Apos-
tie Paul. Prosecuted, beaten.
sssailed on every side, buffetted,
mprisoned--a yet, with IL all,
plant, but rather always, Re
Joice in the Lord, and again I
say, rejoice"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

over Palestine, which is only a 2ylm pse
Of this terrible war.--Ohlo state
Journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

We have Just observed our
annual national Thanksgiving
day. and from all parts OF our
great country, hearts have
poured out their thanks to the
Great Father of us all. for His
manifold mercies and blessings
to US as a nation. God has been
good to us. individually and col
lectiveiy. He hath not dealt
with us after our sins, nor re-
warded us according to our in
EQUITIES" but has blessed us far f,
more richly than we deserve.
with the constant manifesto
tions OF His love. 1t Is strange we
do not serve Him more earnest
~ and faithfully.
When we remen her cur d.
pendence upon Him for every
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
WEEK END MEDITATIONS

Count your many blessings,
name them one by one.
And IL viii surprise you what
the Lord hath donei"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

Whether 10 burn our toTuoT or shoot
It at the Germans is question de-
handing an immediate decision
Richmond ought to do it's share.
Toluol Is used In making trinitro-
toiucl otherwise commonly mentioned
az TINT. The Virginia section of the
American Chemical society has already
taken IN the study OF how best to
conserve our supply Of this produo,
In doing this they are rendering pa
triotic service which they are esps-
cialiy fortified TO maks.
INT as an explosive rs one OF the
safest to transport and ono of the most
effective In use One cubic foot OF
INT when detonated Is instantly con-
verted into 80. 900 cubic feet Of gas.
crushing every destructible object
within wide range.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
Serge Frocks

For Girls Of 3 TO IL Years.
Nohby Blue Serge Frocks
for dress or street wear.
Belted models with clever
pockets and dainty trim
m!ngs. They are marked spe-
clal at Se.p5.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
Misses and Children's Furs Y
Be Especially Featured
Today

We want you to see the pretty Furs we have
collected for the younger set" and Judge for
yourself how nicely they fit in with the modern
Xmas idea of "Give something useful
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

When we remember cur d.
pendence upon Him for every
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11
New Form Of rstanua.

A latent form Of tetanus, hitherto
practically unknown. was recently de-
scribed 10 the Academy of Science.
Paris. according to observations made
by Doctor Bazy, who has been study
ing it.
1t appears from thirty to fifty days
after the patient has been wounded, ir-
respective Of the fact whether pre-
cautionary injection of serum has been
given or not and without apparent
cause, although it is more frequent
after an operation or fresh outbreak
Of inflammation in the wound.
The mortality is unusually high, av-
eraging from one-third to half Of the
cases observed. Doctor Bazy con-
cludes that the first injection when
the wound has been dressed is insult
ficient ard that the injections should
be repeated every week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11
Southwest Table

Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Niebcck
returned from Denver last week.
Oscar Milsap was ~ .Iulcsburg
visitor SUNDAY.
Mrs. l.. Hogan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray McNally were in Julesburg
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Rich.
ards, Mrs. J. b. Richards and
Arthur Wolfe took IL trip to the
reservoir Sunday.
Mrs. Samuel Wheatley and
little daughter are home from
Denver.
There is Il petition circulating
for the purpose of getting new
road laid out through part OF
school district No. 1
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11
Bibles Have Right Of Way.

1t is a somewhat curious fact that
the governments of all belligerents
have allowed the Bible society to ship
its Rible to and fro.
Since the war began the Bible so
ciety has supplied somewhere about
100000 Scriptures to fighting men,
prisoners. wounded. interned civilians.
and refugees. and during that time
the ordinary work has proceeded-the
latest ventures OF the committee be-
ing she opening of a depot in Abys-
sinia and the fitting up Of q floating
Bible house to serve the $4,000 miles
of the great Amazon water system OF
South America" says q secretary OF
the British and Foreign Bible society.
This interest in the Word of God
is one of the really bright spots in
the present gloomy world situation.
and the news of 1t should gladden.
and enhearten all whose faces are
turned wistfully toward the East,
waiting for the glimmer of a dawn
that shall usher in a new and bright.
er day"
Since the outbreak of hostilities, we
are informed, the society's agents
have been distributing copies Of the
Word Of God as though no war ex.
listed. and, all the depots in the cap.
itals of the warning nations are still
open-even the Turk has not closed
the doors of the depot in CONSTANT.
nople.'
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11
Neighborhood Notes
Red Lion News

Hauling hay on New Years
day" was quite an experience for
Lue Harrison. He broke down
and was delayed all forenoon,
and it was night when he finally
landed his load at home.
Charles Leonard and family
are expected home sometime this
week, from Geneva, Nebr., where
they have been making an ex-
tended visit with relatives and
friends.
The Blake family ate New
Years dinner at the l.. +. Har-
rison home.
Frank Bailar and Lee Bailer
and wife were shopping in Crook
Tuesday.
On New Years day the firm of
The Red Lion Mercantile com.
pany dissolved partnership and
Mr.. Circle took the store in his
own name. while Mr.. Hollen-
beck, who first established the
store in Red Lion three years
ago has took the agency for the
Maxwell automobile and will sell
autos in the future instead of
merchandise.
p. J. Bankton was taken to
Denver Sunday to enter hospi-
tai for treatment. His nephew
from eastern Nebraska, who is
visiting there, accompanied him.
Mr.. Bankton has been i'll poor
health for the past year. Two
weeks ago he caught severe
cold and rapidly grew worse.
Frank Bailer and family and
Lee Bailer and family Sunday al
the home of X. =. Blake.
c. +. Parker and family wer,
callers on X. Z. Blake's and Lu,
Harrison Sunday afternoon.
Joe Bivins has his car in run
ming order again and had tn
family from Red Lion out to tn
ranch Saturday.
Lee Bailer is sthe proud posesso
of IA fine team of young horses h
recently bought at the Temple
ton horse ranch.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11
Wood Pigeons a Nuisance.

Wood pigeons have recently caused
a great deal of damage to crops in
WigtOnshire, England, and the stew
artry and farmers have organized a
calpaign against them. So large has
Heen the increase of these birds that
the Gepredations on the crops has be.
COME serious. 1t has been arranged
hy the stewartry committee on food
production to observe five Saturdays
as pigeon-shooting days. The arrange.
rnents are in the hands Of parish com,
mittees; an6 20 all proprietors of the
county, the request is made, to instruct
heir game keepers to cooperate with
the parish committee, and to allow
their woods and lands to be entered
Sc that the best positions fer shooting
may te occuoied.-London Mail.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11
I EGAL NOTICES
Notiee e Assifs Sale
State Of Colorado

State Of Colorado
County Of Seieviek
N the District Court.
First State Ssvings Bank of Superior,
corporation. Plaintiff
rhaddeus s. Harris, c. X. Cuttings,
n. P. Nelson. Defendants
Under and BY virtue Of IN order of
sale and decree Of foreclosure issued
out of the District Court in and for the
County Of Sedgwick and State Of Colo
rado, on the eth day of December, A.
d. 1916. in the above entitled action
wherein the above named plaintiff
obtsined, heretofore. = decree of fore
closure, against the above named de-
iendants for the sum Of s2:s52 - with
interest thereon from the 23rd day OF
May :9lG At ten per cent per annun:
and the defendant N. F. Nelson OBJ
tanned decree of foreclosure for the
sum OF $685.. 80 with interest thereon
from the 23rd day of May 1916 At 10
per cent per annum. by which decree
and order of sale ! am commanded to
sell At public auction after having given
notice Of the time and place of said
sale by previously publishing the SANE
for four weeks. all that certain real
property. situate In the County of
Sedgwick and State of Colorado, d..
scribed ~ follows:
The West Half (wA) of the Southeast
Quarter (sea) of Section Twenty-Five
(o9) in Township Twelve n.), North,
Range Fortyfive (45), West of the
Sixth Principal Meridian, together with
all water rights, rights, tenemcnts,
hereditaments and appurtenanc ces
thereunto belonging or in any wise ap-
pertaining.
NOW, THEREFORE, Notice is here
by given that will, on the 18th day
of January A. ID. 1917 at the hour of
ten O'Clock a. M. of said day at the
south front door Of the County Court
House in the Town of Julesburg, Sedg-
wick County, Colorado, sell at public
auction the above described premises
to the highest and best bidder for cash.
O.S. THUNDERSTORM
Sheriff of Sedgwick County. Colorado.
First pub Dec. p
last pub Jan II
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11
Salts Rirt,a, Iaila: Killed.

A fcur-year-old boy. Bernard Vein
ert, was killed in his childish effort
to prove the truth OF the old adage
that of.e can easily capture birds by
rutting salt CT, their tails. {.
The 10y and his mother stood on
the curb at American and Poplar
streets waiting for some vehicles to
pass.
The child saw the sparrcws in the
street. Quickly leaving nis mothers
sids, little Bernard ran toward the
birds, clutching salt shaker, and be-
fore his .nother could reach him he
was run ever by wagon loaded with
SCRAP iron. - Philadelphia Dispatch
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11

did not learn whether the flock
got any smaller before he got
through with them or not.
Mrs. Armes and daughter re-
turned home last Saturday from
theirprolonsed visit near Lincoln.
Nebr.
Adolph Zoppelli returned from
his visit at Sumner. Nebr., one
day last week.
4 number of Mrs. Beanblos-
som s friends came over and
helped her to celebrate ner birth :
day one day last week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11
Stationery Proposals

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Boar of
County Commissioners of Sedgwick
Comfy. Color ,do. until Tuesday, Jan
uary IS, 1917, at II o'clock a. n., for
the furnishing OF all hooks, blanks, sta
tionery, records. printing, lthograph-
ing, and such other Office supple as
may be required by the County for the
year 1917.
BY order OF the Board OF County
Commissioners,
LILY z. LABAREE,
County Clerk.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-01-11
Plain View

Eric I.eef and Harry Johnson
made !; business trip to Osceola,
Nebr.. last Saturday.
Willard Bcanblossom is busy
picking corn at present.
Joe Beckman is gathering corn
south of Ovid.
Bryan Beanblcssom espied a
small flock of geese alighting in
a field Tuesday morning. We