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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16
Behind the Jrock coat OF many a
statesman beats an honest heart.

Behind the Jrock coat Of many a
statesman beats an honest heart.
AN AID. IN RUTLAND. VT. HERALD.
l.. c. Pike, "a West street, Rutland
VT. the Genuine Yankee Paper Stock
and Metal Dealer. Born in the little
town Of Shrewsbury. in 1850. In 1868 he
went to Lowell. Mass. and engaged in
the tin business on Middlesex street. In
1879 he established tin and stove and
Plumbing and Heating Business in the
Old Aristocratic, Wealthy town of An
dover. Mass, where Harriet Beecher
Stowe and Elizabeth Phelps resided and
wrote many a book OF history. / con-
tinued a prosperous business there until
1905 and always paid 100 cents on the
dollar and never failed yet. But we all
know what 1t is 10 be heavy loaded and
in shallow water Always have sue
ceeded in crossing but think some OF my
critic competitors and friends will meet
with difficulty in crossing the River Jor-
dan. l wish TO say that l am wizard
among all kinds OF Lamps and Oil
Stoves. BY my handling the lamp light
increases and the oil stoves stop SMELL
ing and smoking and heat is increased
from them. In my business career have
cmnIoved over two thousand different me-
chanics and now have all their expert
ence stored away for further use. Every
one contemplating doing heating by hot
air. stear or hot water of combination hot
air and hot water would be greatly en-
lIghtened by consulting me in that line.
Phone HEM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

NJ. informs us that Mr.. P. d. Leake
has dared to write upon the topic OF
Wasting Assets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

II one marriage doesn't keep you
away from the recruiting officer, try
bigamy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

That umbrella, which we referred
to the other day as having been
damned down Uncle Sans throat, Is
opening and closing with rapid pull
sations.
Germany should beware or she will
rouse the lion in Woodrow Wilson!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

No Receding in Ruthlessness-Ger-
mans Dismiss Idea OF Further Farley.
Headline.
Macbeth family, we believe, who
made some remark about being so
deep in blood that it was as easy to
wade on through the stream as to
try to go back,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

II we fight Germany our pacifists
will think us as wicked as the Bel
gians.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

Teutonic Emperors Toast Each Other.
Headline.
Fifteen men on the dead mans chest,
70! hog no! and a bottle Of rum!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

Saws an ad. in a Jersey paper: Farm
er wanted: must know how to milk and
handle horses From which 1t
seems that there is one hitherto unsus-
pected field OF equine usefulness safe
from the encroachments OF the automo-
bile DON Marquis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

A cable dispatch says the Germans
hope to have the entente allies at
their mercy in six months.
At their what7
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16
ALEX BRAUN.

J. C. w. noted this sign at ~ Aller
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

Add SMILES: As twisted as a face
in a photograph OF a public dinner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-02-16

MANUFACTURER OF QUILTS AND
PILLOWS. FATHER BAD MADE UP
INTO DOWN QUILTS.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
SMILEY SONOOUI
RECOMMENDED

Smiley Sonoqul, dear old Smiley,
whom everyone in Phoenix used to
know as one of the tallest, lankiest,
nerViest and at the same time realest
base ball pitchers who ever struck the
town, has asked for a recommendation.
As if Smiley needed a recommendation.
3 But he seems to want one terribly
bad. At the present time, Smiley is in
Superior, probably holding down the
business end of a single jack. bu:
whatever he is doing, there are a few
bucks around this office which will be
placed behind the elongated hurler
whenever he takes it into his head to
face an array of hatters.
1t seems as if SMILEY IS looking for a
Job. If there was Il ball teail IN phoe-
nix worthy of the name professional
there is not the shadow Of Il doubt
bat what Smiley would be welcomed
nome, and placed ON the mound at
Riverside where he belongs.
Not so many moons have passed
since Smiley. just recovering from .
bad charley horse" in his pitching
ann. was flung into the box fol the
much lamented Phoenix Senators, of
the defunct Rio Grande Association.
Smiley pitched his first real game that
well. and it actually appeared to spec
tators as if he We're going to break in
two pieces every time he wound up. lie
didn't though. and pitched one Of the
best games ever seen in Phoenix lie
moved down letter after batter. uc-
casionally he let 4 man through 10
first. but his wonderful control com
hined with his enigmatical smile. which
seemed % spell do or die, ] wonder
which" carried him through 20 VIC
tory and out the gates OF Riverside
park on the shoulders Of crowd OF
jubilant and wildly enthusiastic adj
mirers
II Smiley wants Recommendation
letter" as he terms it. it will give the
people of Phoenix much pleasure t.
get him out a whole book OF them.
Last. but not by any means the least
interesting feature Of Smiley's letter is
that 1t was addressed to the feminine
portion Of the Republicans staff and
that side Of the house demanded tie
lctter a answered IN this fo~1n
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

their mugs" taken the other night.
The pictures are specimens Of the
best ever taken from the high school
stage Mir. Stauffacher has placed z
bulletin board out in front of the
building. if is an advertising scheme
Of his own, on this board the stu
dents are made aware of the fact
that the junior play. "A Womans
Honor" is getting day nearer as
each day passes.
Peg Of Ny Heart the piece chosen
bv the senior class for it's annual
play has been Dropped. The class was
politely notified II it used the play
without paying royalty the members
were taking chances Of facing =
yawning prison cell.
SulCs win not bc sung by the con
testants at Tucson this year, choruses
have been subscribed. Miss McAfee is
nov preparing six members Of the
school to go to Old Pueblo on behalf
Of the school.
Where IS Bob Bcardman? He has
not been ~ to school for ages. Like
10 see you Bobby. or else hear you
talk in assembly
| Monday night was real cold. Cold
/ Turkey"
/ Home game Saturday coyotes and
/ Chandler clash at the high schooi
athletic field. Every student must be
present at the game Let's all get to-
gether and show the public we can
! be present at our own games. 1t is
( a downright shame the way the team
is being treated Boost the boys.
/ Miss Barbec has one of the most
! practical courses in the list. Yester-
/ day she had DR.. Sargent, NJ ID. lee
tuning the classes in domestic science
on bandage wrapping for the wound
| ed. This Is only one of the features
in the course
II must stop Motorcycles riders are
getting into the habit Of opening the
| mtffIers in front of the school or
ficers of tie law shorld arrest them
ard send them over the road for life
! All students hate TO have their
thoughts taken away from lessons,
don't We?
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
OLDSNOb|LES BY
CARLOADS COME

William Ferguson smiles once again
ana he has reason to spread that same
broad smile. For some time now the.
handsome salesrooms Of the Oldsmobile
have presented blank and empty APP
pe&rance; reason being that demand
proved to be too much for supply
Therefore Nh Ferguson has had 10
sell even his demonstrators in order 10,
satisfy the hungry clamOr for the new
Oldsmobiles, and still the orders
poured in
Late yesterday afternoon, while MI
ferguson sat swinging his idle heels
ana 92moauing the on-arrival Of ship
ments 10 newspaper man who nap
pencd 20 he within consoling distance.
the sun suddenly shone once more for.
the auto magnate. A iingling Of the
telephone brought forth the announce
ment that fresh carload Of Oldsmo-
b!les had arrived and We're anxiously
demanding that they be uuloaded for
the receptive public.
Nj. Ferguson therefore smiles once
again and with good reason. The cars
viii he unloaded early this morning
and will spread their shining new radi-
aAce upon the highways and byways
today.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
A MISTAKE THAT OFTEN
ENDS N SUIC D E

The editor of Farm and Fireside, the
national farm paper published in
Springfield Ohio, says in tne current
issue.
Il have just read in this mornings
paper the sad account Of an attempt at
suicide. The doctor says the man may
live. ana hopes 50, for he is an acquaint-
aGce cf mine and he has wife ard
four children who need him. Poor fei-
low, he is just in his prime-only forty
two-when man can do 50 much viii
his life.
The reason for the act was finsncia.
trouble, with poor health as a contrib
uting cause, and that is why I want
a lew words on the subject Of
debt. which SO often brings worry ano
finally Ill health and dependency. The
ordinary debt contracted for a useful
o. needful purpose is looked upon in
the business world as an important in
strument Of progress. And yet ] know
that even when the fundamentals OF
credit are explained to some people
they can see only their personal side OF
ne matter, which is a dread of getting
into debt if they are out Of it, and an
cageTness TO get out if they are III IT,
rensitive people. inexperienced N mon
py matters. lie awake nights worrying
over small and legitimate debts t.
which their creditors give scarcely q
Thought -
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
BILLY M|SKE LOSES
To Mr.. DAT LEV|NSKY

50. PAUL. Feb 27-Battling Levin
sky New York light heavyweight, won
dccisively from BILLY Miske of St Paul
.n Il ten-round bout here tonight. news
paper critics at The ringsde agreed
Lcvinsl-y led in eight rounds; the first
was even, and Miske had the edge in
the tenth.
Duing the first seven rounds and
again in the tenth Miske forced the
fishting most Of the time, Levinsly's
feints frequently drawing the former
into disastrous leads The finish was
fast. with the st Paul fighter seeking
vainly to square matters with knock
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
DILLON 0Q.TPO|NTS
CHAMPION NJ Coy
Republican \. p. Leased Wirel

NEW YORK tcb- ZI.-Iack Dillon,
the Indianapolis light -heaVyw weight.
out fought Al Mccoy Of Brooklyn. mid
Cieweight champion. in seven rounds oi
"a ten-round bout here tonight Nc
COS had the better of the fourth, fifth
rrd si,th romds. Dillon weighed
I73ta pounds and Mccoy 1914
Dillon was puzzled 10y McCoy's style,
the latter being left bonded h"t ".@s
able To- get the better Of the exchanges.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
SIX WEEKS OLD

(Py Christopher Morley E.
ilc is so small, he does not know
The summer sun. the winter snow;
The snrine that ehhs and comes
again:
All this is far beyond his ken.
A little world he feels and sees
Ills mothers arms, has mother 3
knees:
TIE hides MS face against her breast.
And docs not care 20 learn the rcst-
From March 2rd Golfers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

Next summer Jack Murray, ex-
Giant. intends to show that he can
still 90 the big league pace Murray
left the Giants at the close Of the
1915 season and played with Toronto
in the International league At the
time he left the Giants many thought
that Jack was still good for several
years in fast company, and Jack is
going 20 prove it next season.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

causing Mccoy TO hold frequently. In
the fourth round the Brooklynite be-
gan g. beat Dillon to the punch. Dill
ION landed two hard rights to the jaw
IT, lie ninth.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

stiilecuts in eame with Denver
university. the only conference con-
test the Aggies took. is expected to
be the mainstay Ct the nine this year.
The majority Of last Years players
are on hand again. ready for Hard
training as soon as TIE weather con-
ditions permit New material is said
tO>he Promising.
President Frank Patrick Of the
Pacific Coast Hockey association has
set Saturday March Il. Tuesday.
March %. and FRIDAY March %. as
the dJtes for the hockey worlds series
10 be played between TIE winning
team OF tho Pacific Coast association.
representing the vest. and the win
ming team of the National Hockey
.eam representing the east.
The games will be played n the
northwest city represented by the
,earue leaders tfis season. Last year
Portland represented the west in tho
worlds series. Seattle has been lead
ing the Pacific Coast Hocke" league
but Vancouver is a contender.
Hire a little salesman at The Re-
publican office. a Want Ad will see
more customers than YOU can.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

Hire a little salesman at The Re-
publican office. A Want Ad VIII see
moro customers than Won can
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
COYOTE TRACKS, News +, e. y s:~"''


Tho popularity contest at the high
school viii close this afternoon The
editorial room Of TIE Coyote will be
under lock and key after $3.50 O'Clock.
Only those who are inside the room
viii be allowed to vote thereafter
Credit viii not ne extended. so cash
must accompany al the new sub
SCriocrs.
The students we're amazed to find
Madge Fitzpatrick in the lead yester
day. This 2 the first time since the
contest started any girl has taken the
lead from Miss Waude Stewart Har-
low Akcrs, who has been holding out
his votes so the workers and CON
testants would work harder on the
last day, is responsible for the big
surprise. The Stewart organization
does not admit defeat because the
opponents took sl.ngt lead Yesterday
and claim that they can put--thcir
faVorites in q safe lead i'm moments
notice
The latest official figures:
Madge Fitzpatrick ........6 SIS. 900
Maude Stewart ..........615,00 G
Meredith Bishop ..........-..415,00 900
Mar Burton .................215 900
Ida Mae Golze ..............I0 100. 900
Miss Tritlc ................f3 $50. 900
Miss Rurtis NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 30. 900
Maurcen Olson ............. 10000
=. G. Morgan the baseball coach
Of the Glendale nfne last year. will be
first baseball coach for the high
school. he is considered one of the
best coaches in the state
The noted lecturer DR. Green will
appear 1T the auditorium tonight
Dishing the exams out ell week like
they were sometime good to eat II
they were the students would rather
starve than eat.
Big debate in history Thursday
Resolved was il moral and legal for
South Carolina to withdraw from the
union" Ask Mr.. Stone. he knows.
Every fellow should be out for base
ball or track. He ows it to himseli
and the school. The more out the bet
ter team the coaches can produce
The raembefs Of Junior east has
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

Tic article that has caused the colo
quill turmoil demands that Michigan
University men quiz II ssing' goods If
the would save the uniycrsitE Dunno
ooints to Wisconsin and Northwestern
as the weakest schools in the west, he
cause they are demoral.zed b. coed
'fussing.~ Going on. he says that il Is
only a natural result that the mea
should become mere mollycoddlcs as 4
result Of perfume parties. teQid teas
md parlor pastimcs-"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
DATES FOR TRAP
MEETS ARE SET

Elmer f. Shaner, who manages the
! trapshooting tournaments for the
Interstate Association. has arranged all
details for the Grand American trap
shooting tournament and the four sub
sidary handicaps There will he nc
conflict in dates, and the subsidiary
events will all take place previous tC
the Grand American.
The Southern VIII take place first
II will be staged in Roanoke Va. on
May s, and 10 The "a ific Coast
tournament win be held at San Jose
Cal. on May IS. % and 30. The East
lcrn VIII be handled in Hartford, Conn.
on June 20, Il and -. and the Western
in St J0seph's. Mo. on JUly IT, IS and
10 The Grand American will take
place at the South Shore Country club
Chicago, III, during the week beginning
August %.
The Interstate Association will add
$4,000 in money to the prizes in the
Grand American. Sl0o0 each to the
Eastern. Western and Southern, and
$1,000 to the Pacific Coast handicaps
The winner Of the Grand American
handicap is guaranteed $500 and in
each Of the subsidiaries 800 The sec
ond place winner in the Grand Amer
lean is guaranteed S4G0, third place
$500; fourth place, 5000: nth place
S100. Second place winners in all the
subsidiaries are Guaranteed SO. and
third place. $50 Trophies will also be
awarded to all winners.
The amounts above are guaranteed
to the trapshooters the chances are
that the prize money viii be greater IN
every instance. Last August Captain
Wulf pulled down close TO 800 by WIN
ming the Grand American in St Louis,
and there We're less than 500 contest
ants There will be many more than
this number in Chicago, and it would
not he surprising if victory in the
Grand American ncttei the winner
close to $100O.-Ey Peter z. Carney.
Editor of National Sports Syndicate.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

That tho future Of Michigan. in an
athletic way is doomed unless present
methods are abandoned and that co-edu-
cation has brought uuto.I harm among
Michgans athletic student body are
some of the tha.Ees brought by Mau
rice Rrnne. son OF tho former governor
of illinois. in an article circulated today.
Young Isunne plsmcs Michigan poor
athletic showing upon the co-eds. And
these latter take hia statement in no
mean light Claiming that his story
is rotten" "un. American and what
rot else. they voice their protest upon
his allegations in the most stirring
event in Nj higan citcles fer many a
moon.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

Manager Herbert Hester Of the
Great Falls. Northwestern league
b. eeb7n team. is lining up his team
Cor the coming season and has an
nounced that in addition to having
several men under contract for his
pitching department he las negotiat-
cd for catcher who is well known in
the east
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

the best 7usuyed fei2ot0 Il, The
uorla 1gigg lose >9iis temper 'T
vot, pugE him foo hard. An
eyen gosd Bur,sy tobacco iose'
q ,of of ifs fren illness If Goe
you rush the curin'. qStvsSg
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-18
HAMILTON SUGAR
FACTORY SOLD
MOntana-U tah Com pany
Sells Plant to Another
Utah Corporation.

Hamilton, Dec. 17.-Special.--The
factory site and all holdings of the
Montana Utah Sugar company 10
Gated at Hamilton. have been sold to
another Utah corporation and plans
are Well under way to continue with
the building Of the factory. The deed
Of all the holdings was signed and
registered Saturday. the government
] war tax amounting to $50 on the
transaction.
1t is reported that q. b. Stone. con-
structing engineer for the Montana
Utah Sugar company, will resume his
position at the first of the year. He
is expected to arrive this week. At
the present time there has not been
much information given out by the
purchasing company. The firm will
be known as the Ravalli County Sugar
company, and their Hamilton office
viii probably occupy the same build
ing as that of the Montana-U Sug-
ar company. All indebtedness of tho
old company. such as labor claims, vii
probably be settled up within the mex
few days. Hamilton has had the as.
surance of a factory for the SECOND
time, but there is little doubt abou
this time, as the backing and thu
financial conditions are said to be o
the best.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-18
Don't Trifle With Blood Disorders,
But Get Rid of Them Quickly

poverished and disordered state. There
are numerous other diseases which are
due solely to an impure condition OF
the blood.
Can you not see. therefore. the i'm
portance of taking a blood purifier, so
as to avoid these diseases? Just give
the system a thorough cleansing with
S. S. S., that sterling blood remedy,
and you will be in position to enjoy
the blessings of good health.
s. S. S. has been on the market for
more than fifty years and Is sold by
druggists everywhere. Demand S. S.
S. and don't take n substitute. Free
medical advice will be gladly given
about your own case If you will write
TO our medical director. Address Swift
Specific Co, $50 A, Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta, Ga-Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-18
COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
OF SONG A SUCCESS
Stevensville People Turn Out
in Large Numbers.


Steyensville, Dec. 17.-Special--
Community singing is going to be very
popular in Stevensville if the large
crowd which attended the first song
gathering at the American theater
Sunday afternoon may be taken as 4
basis for judgment. Patriotic airs
were sung with a great ferNor and
unity and it was unanimously voted
tc have community singing every sun
day afternoon during the winter. 1T
is also proposed to have a combined
religious and patriotic meeting at the
theater one sunday evening Of every
month.
Frank Hayek was chosen to direct
tho singing. organization was ef-
fccted by the election OF A. NJ. Thorn
furgh as president, Mrs. Bert Rooms
as ptec- presitlrrt, and-THthf lea as
secretary a committee on arrange
ments, composed Of j. IT, Sharp. Mrs
A. y. Stephenson and Miss Florence
Johnson, was also elected.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-18
Counties Are Holding Back
Hail Insurance Reanittanc

Helena. Dec. lit is all up to
county treasurers as to when the state
board OF hail insurance commissioners
will make settlement or losses In
Cured last summer by farmers in
sured under the provisions OF the act.
About ten county treasurers have all
ready RENTED to State Treasurer
Hart for the premiums collected, but
no word has been heard from the
others and until all have been heard
from. II will not be known how much
money will be available. About $780,
600 in all should be collected, one
third of which has been RENTED.
Losses aggregated about $4,000.