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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

DR.. and Mrs. E. c. Schroeder have
closed their house In street and
opened their country home near
Bethesda, Nd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
No Trouble to Keep
Skin Free From Hairs
CThe Modern Beauty

There 10 no need for any woman TO
,ountenance superfluous hairs, because
with a paste made by mixing some
powdered delatone with water IL is
easy to get rid OF them. The paste
is applied for to 3 minutes, then rub
bed off and the skin washed This
treatment will rid the skin OF hair
without leaving q blemish, but care
should be taken to see that you get
real delAtone.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

Admiral and Mrs. Albert @. Winter
halter. who have arrived in Washington
from the Orient. where the admiral has
been In command Of the Asiatic feet.
have taken an apartment at Florence
Court
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

Misses Mary and Jane corbey an
nounes the marriage Of their niece,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

Commander and Mrs. W. W. Gal
braith are closing their house, 2204
r street, and will go to the Shore
ham for several weeks Commander
Galbraith expects to be transferred
to sea duty shortly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Wyeth, ac-
compGnied by their children left
Washington this morning for Chel-
sea, n. J., where Mrs. wyeth and the
children will spend q month before
going to the Adirondacks. where they
have taken q cottage for the summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

Cal, and Thomas Conrad Dodge on
June s. Mr.. Dodge is the son OF ].
Heath Dodge. OF Bethesda Nd.
Senator and Mrs Morris Sheppard will
entertain informally at dinner this eve
ming for Mrs. sheppard's parents, Mr..
and Mrs N. P. sanderson. OF Texarkana.
Tex.
Mrs Beverly Williamson has As her
guest at stoneleigh Court her sister.
Mrs. L H Tyree. Of Trenton. Tenn.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. A B. Butler plan to go
to their cottage at Sugar Hill, N. H, to
pass the summer. but have not yet de-
termined the date OF their departure. Mr..
and Mrs. Butler have q son. A B. But
let, jr.. at the Officers Reserve Corps
training at camp at Fort Ayer.
Mrs. Robert Patterson has gone to
Lake Forest, Ill, where she will pass
the early summer. Mrs. Patterson
was accompanied by her little grand
daughter, Felicia, daughter OF
Countess Gizycka-
=
Mrs. Albert l. Mills, widow Of
Brigad!er General Mills. has closed
her apartment at the st. Nicholas for
the summer months. After q visit of
several weeks with Gen. and Mrs.
Joseph P. Sanger at their summer
hav,a - NJ T1,Sa. ~ II -. iii
visit her son-in-law and daughter,
Capt and Mrs. Emil p. Laurson, at
the Watervliet arsenal. watervliet.
N. 7.
Married In This City.
Miss Minnie Eichelbaum, of Lynch
burg, Va. was married to Louis Will
Jams, Of Pittsburgh, on Monday, June
4, in this city Rabbi silverstone Of
nciating. The ceremony was per-
formed at the residence OF Rabbi Sill
verstone, and was attended by the
families and near relatives of the
bride and bridegroom A reception
was held in the evening at Pressler's
Inn. Attending the bride was her sis
ter. Miss Toby Eichelbaum, and Miss
Lena Kulman, OF Lynchburg. Mr..
Williams and his bride left that night
for Pittsburgh and then for New
York, and are now 1t Atlantic City,
where they will remain for two or
three weeks. Those who attended the
were Mr.. and Mrs. Eichel-
baum, Mr.. Williams, the father OF
the bridegroom: Mr.. and Mrs. J. Will
Jams. Mr.. and Mrs. I. Tobenfiiegel, Mr..
and Mrs. Jaffe, Abe Eichelbaum, and
Hitler. The young couple will
make their homo in Pittsburgh after
their return from Atlantic City.
DR.. and Mrs. D. A. Weinberg, Of
are spending a few days
with Mrs. weinberg's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Friedlander, at the Bur
lington. Miss Ruth Levi has arrived
from college at Dayton, Va, and Is
the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Friedlander. before return
ing to her home in North Carolina
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
Guaranteed Eountain
Syringes
Large Stock Guaranteed
Fountain Syr;uges

500 Congress FountsIn syr-
lngs. fGil 2-quart size; Ct 40
guaranteed one year O1stO
S4ID0 senate FOuntala syr.
inges full 2-duart size: c1 co
guaranteed two years O1sUO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
1,,.hso, for Mis-. Larner.

Miss Margaret Larner, whose mar
rage to Ensign Alexander S. Wother'
spoon will take place on Saturday
will be the honor guest at a luncheon
which Miss Pauline Stone will give
tomorrow and a bridge party which
Miss Leslie Cameron will give the
same afternoon.
DR.. and Mrs, E. c. Schroeder have
closed their house in P street and
opened their country home near
Bethesda, Nd
Miss Alice Kirkpatrick, daughter
of the Rev. and Mrs. James Kirkpat-
rick, will entertain at q tea Friday al
her residence in Bradley lane in com
pliment to Miss Camelia Parker and
Miss Roberta Parker, Of Louisiana,
guests Of Mrs. Samuel Wheatley and
her daughter. Mrs. Borden, and OF
Mrs. II. Wilson Offutt, q recent bride,
Mrs. Onutt was formerly Miss Anne
Ridgely. OF this city.
-
Mrs. T. W. stubblefeld entertained
at a prettily appointed luncheon to-
day in honor of Mrs. George A Nu-
gent, wife OF Major Nugent, U. S. A.
Major NuEent was recently assigned
to the general staff and ordered to
Washington from Fort Monroe, where
he was stationed for several years.
Bridge followed the luncheon, the
guests playing on the spacious YER
andas The luncheon table was
adorned with a centerpiece of daisies,
roses. and other spring flowers. The
other guests were Mrs. Porter J. Nc.
Cumber, Mrs. Mary Burke Somervell,
Mrs Theodore Shuey, Mrs. c. C. WAL
colt, Mrs. Robert S. A. Dougherty and
her mother. Mrs. Brewster. of Leav-
enworth Ian: Mrs. J. J. Russell. and
Mrs James W. orme-
-
Mclean In InEOmar.
Mrs. Christian Hemmick and Mrs.
r D. Shepherd will present R. D. Nc
Lean in InEomar tomorrow evening at
the Sylvan Theater. Assisting Mr..
Mclean will be Mrs. Maud Howell
Smith and a brilliant cast.
The next classical play produced
by Mr.. Mclean will be THE Merchant
on Venice" with Miss odette Tyler as
Portia-
Chicago VIsItor Here.
Mrs. George E. Sevey OF Chicago
who has been attending a council
meeting Of the Woman's Auxiliary
Committee in New York for naval
recruiting is registered at the Shore
ham. Mrs. Sevey is organizing a
branch Of this auxiliary in Chicago
-
Mrs. George T. Marye, wife OF the
|orrner Ambassador TO Russia has
gone to New York where she is stop
ping at the Ritz-Carlton for several
days
MrE. Norman Williams is staying
ut the Plaza in New York for several
days.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-12
Notice For Publication

Coal. Act 6-22-10 Serial No.
OS341
Department of the Inferior, L. S.
Land Office at Miles City Montana,
Nov. %, 1916.
NOTICE is hereby given that
MASON KNAPP, of Circle, Mon
tana, who, on April Is, 1910. made
H. E., No. OS341, for North half,
Section 20, Township 20 North,
Range As East, NJ. P. Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
five year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
Peter Rorvik, U. S. Commissioner,
at Circle, Montana, on the 18th day
of January, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Henry NJ. Kinds, I'll. E. Coburn,
A. E. Coburn, Knut Boyum, all of
Circle, Montana.
,d129 G.. w. Myers, Register.
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Notice for Publication
Coal. Act 6-22-l0 Serial No.
01S635

Coal. Act 6-22-l0 Serial No.
O1S635
Department of the Interior, U. S
Land Office at Miles CITY, Montana,
Nov. 25, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that
CHESTER B. LOUDON, of Circle,
Montana, who, on May 20, 1918,
made HI. E., No. O18635, for Lots
/, 2, 3, 4; and EaNW4; EtSW4;
Section Is, Township Is North,
Range 40 East, M. P. Meridian, has
filed notice Of intention to make
three year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
Peter Rorvik, u. S. Commissioner,
at Circle, Montana, on the 18th day
of January, 1917,
Claimant names as witnesses:
E. r. Bartell, O. NJ. Hilstad, John
Nagel, Emil Schaff, all of Circle,
Montana.
dl-29 G. w. Myers, Register.
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L. A Limmesand e Son

A reward of $4,000 will be paid for
information leading to conviction of
any party shooting or ill-treating
any stock with above brand.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-12
Notice for Publication

Notice for Publication
Coal. Act 6-22-10 Serial No.
0l7S45
Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Miles City, Mont,
Nov. Sth, 1916.
Notice is hereby giveL that
Clarence N. Julson
of Watkins, Montana who on April
10Th, 1913 made homestead entry
No. Ol7S45, for S9S3, section 26,
Township Is n, Range 40 East, M.
P. Meridian, has filed notice of in
tention to make three year proof, to
establish claim to the land above
described. before Peter Rorvik, U.
S. Commissioner at Circle, Mont,
on the 9th day of January 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joseph Kountz, John Egland,
James Gallagher. Edward Gallagher
all of Watkins, Mont.
MA d-22 G. w. Myers, Register.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-12
Notice for Publication

NCtiCe lOI fupiSdtiOu
Coal Act 6-22-10 Serial No.
O17325
Department of the Interior,
us. Land Office at Miles City,
Montana, Nov, 25, 1916.
NOTICE is hereby given that
HENRY KNIEPKAMP, of Circle,
Montana, who, on February q,
1918, made H. E., No. O17325, for
North half, Section 80, Township
10 North, Range 49 East, M. P,
Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make three year Proof, to
establish claim to the land above
described, before Peter Rorvik, u.
S. Commissioner, at Circle, Monta-
ma, on ohe 18th day of January,
1917,
Claimant names as witnesses:
Ben Oft. Henry Oft, HenryWisch-
mann, a be Burk halter, all Of Circle,
Montana.
dl-29 G. w. Myers, Register.
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Notice for Publication

Coal land. Act 6-22-1O. Serial No.
O12SO7
Department Of the Interior, U. S
Land Office, at Miles City, Mont.
Nov. 25, 1916.
NOTICE is hereby given that
FRED 1. McMAHAN, of Paris,
Montana, who, on July II, 1911.
made II. E., No, O12S07, for East
half, Section 80, Township 19North
Range A East, M. P. Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
five year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
Peter Rorvik, U. S. Commissioner,
at Circle Montana, on the 10Th day
of January, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Clarence hutchinson, Amos Taft,
Clarence Meyers, Andrew Thibault,
all of Paris, Montana.
dl-29 G. w. Myers, Register.
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LEGAL NOTICES
Notice for Publication
Coal land. Act 6-22-10 Seria No
020O96

Notice for Publication
Coal land. Act 6-22-10 Seria Nc
020O96
Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Miles City, Montana.
Dec. 9Th, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that
HENRY w. CROWLEY
of Crowley, Montana, who on Oct.
13, 1913, made III. E. No. 020096,
for lots 2, Z, 8, 10, SCI
Sectioo 6. township Is N.
Range 45 East M. P. Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make
three year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
Peter Rorvik, U. S. Commissioner,
at Circle. Montana on the LIST day
of February. 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Thos. W. Emerson, of Watkins, Mont.
Gale n. Pope, Abe Peterson, Albert
Hedstrom ali of Crowley, Montana
G. w. Myers, Register.
dis j12
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John G. Mahlstedt, Jr.

Liberal reward will be given for
arrest and conviction of any parties
caught shooting or logging stock
with above brand, or molesting Of
brands.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Study Your Towel
Problems

FOR THE SUMMER AND FUTURE USE
Here interesting groups of good values that
offer opportune time to lay in supply and save:
TURKISH BATH TOWELS AT 29c EACH
White beached towels of generous size and made from
clean absorbent yarn; colored borders (seconds)
EXTRA LARGE TURKISH BATH TOWELS AT 49c EA.
Extra heavy towels very absorbent neat wide hem and
colored borders (Seconds.)
5-PIECE GUEST TOWEL SETS-9sc EACH
Regularly S149 se-imited quantity Set consists of
Turkish towel two guest towels and two wash clohs
white with pink or blue borders.
3-PIECE GUEST TOWEL SET-98c
Regularly S49 set. Limited quantity Less pieces but
better quality than the above set One heavy Turkish bath
towel guest towel and large wash CLOTH bordered in
pink or blue
APIECE BATH SET-s1e9
Regularly 1926 set. Limited quantity. One heavy bath
mat two towels and wash cloth Big pongy towels and
matvery absorbent and of good size Pink and blue Dor
ders. ss
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Fast Color Percales Of Good
Wearing Quality at 18c yd.

If we took from prevailing prices this quality of
percae the price would be twenythree than
eighteen, but thanks early purchase we sell this
percale for Is cents the yard
Many designs in both light and dark shades new brok
stripes and figures parallel designs and aover patterns
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
We Sell
Coats Thread
&c spool
We Sell
Sewing Silk
SC spool
24-in. Mating Suit Case ONLY Jl.39

This good for the price strong cosewoven
flexible mating reinforced
safety clasps; all parts securely =, -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Sport Collars
Again Underpriced for
Quick Clearance, from 39c
to 19c Each

Made of lustrous Sports mater
ials in pleasing color combina-
tons, face trimmed, piped and
Over-cOllar trimmed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-09
AMERICAN SHIP HAS
SAILED FOR WARz0NE

New York, Feb. 9.---The first AM
erican ship to clear for the German
barred zone. since the German block
ade was declared, left Erie basin to-
day, and anchored of the Statue Of
Liberty, until time to go out to sea.
She 10 the orlean, a five-thousand ton
freighter, laden with contraband for
Bordeaux. She sails, unarmed. un-
striped. flying the American flag, and
owned, otf,cered and. In large part,
operated by Americans.
The orlean expects to reach the
danger zone In 10 days. This is the
boats FIRST trip under American reg
istry. She arrived from Bordeaux
last month as the Avellenda under
Argentina registry. She cleared from
customs house yesterday She is
waiting for clear weather.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-09
menace Of WAR"
KEEPS SHIPS At HOME

New York, Feb. 9.--The American
people might a. well make up their
minds that war with Germany is In
evitable. the New York World, ad-
ministration newspaper. declared In
an editorial today.
THE German government intends
to carry out to the letter the policy
Of ruthless submarine warfare which
1t proclaimed January 81. The des-
truction OF the California without
warning Is final proof that the Ger
man government is determined to
carry out its program
The World declares the comman-
der followed the tactics of the COM
mander Of the U boat which sank the
Lusitania and, while there are NO
distinction in premeditated mur-
DER"
ITO all intents and purposes Ger
many is now at war with the United
States. The disabling OF German
ships in American ports was part Of
q premeditated plan. II Is the men,
ace Of war that is holdingnAmerican
ships in port and keeping them out
OF trade and commerce"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-09
FORD OFFERS TO LOAN
VAST FORTUNE TO us.

New York. Feb. g.---Henry Ford
stands ready today to loan to the gov
ernment any part OF his vast fortune,
In addition TO turning over his plants
nj Detroit and his services without
profit. lie made the offer of his
money In an Interview here and add
cd that no would not take u cent OF
profit for the loan. His oifcr stands
,,xood n the country Is drawn into
war.
you can't tell about us pacifists, -
Ford said. Sometimes | think n
pacifist seems like a cat--a gentle
creature that you can fondle,,--
gentle, harmless thing, But back Il
up In corner and you've got the
worst kind OF n fighter you've ever
seen"
Ford declared his belief in the
baby submarine" and said he would
stake hls reputation as u manufac.
fturer as TO success Of the little un-
'dersea craft. He asked II Il was not
worth something to the government
to have handy u plant capable OF
turning out thousands Of automobiles
each day, each capable OF transport
Ing 10 soldiers.
Think they could transport somc
soldiers?" h6 inquired.
"Ths other day noticed lot OF
fiags flying, A good many seemed to
be from bank buildings. They all
seemed patriotic---for profit, which
Is what actuatos nations Except our
own United staten to hght wars,
But I did not see any signs Of
picks or shovels or khaki shout those
bank buildings, Indicating they were
offering any practical help to the U.
q. except what they could profit
from"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-09
IN CASE OF THE DREADED
"OvERT ACT" By GERMANS
Will MOVE To PROTECT
CABINET MEETING HELD TODAY
Declaration of War win Not he First
Move 10 10 Asked by the
President Of the 4.
q. Congr~ss

Washington. Feb. s.----Prcsident
Wilson has determined upon his
course OF action should Germany CON-
NIT the overt act'' calling for new
and still more aggressive steps from
this country,
The president will not ask congress
Tor q declaration Of war as MIS- first
move, He WIN follow out 10 the letter
the substance OF HIS last address TO
congress. and win ask only such
means an WIN empower him TO pro.
tect" America, seann End Ameri-
can people ems led ixssee,,. nate pur-
suit Of their b ,lncss on tho high seas.
Tho entire situation was canyassed
10y the cabinet today In q meeting
which was short and entirely devoid
Of the tense atmosphere and dramatic
moments that marked the session
held Just week ago whom the pres
idcnt told his advisers he had prac.
ticaliy determined TO sever relations
with Germany,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-09
TOLL OF THE DAY
By SUBMARINES
Lloyd's Report Shows Vessels To-
falling Tonnage Of 1898
Destroyed

Washington. Feb. 9.-Lioyd's re-
port. under date Of today forwarded
by Consul General Swimmer at Lon
don. to the state department, showed
destruction Of 1913 tons Of ship
ping during the last "a hours, against
$4,000 shown In yesterdays report.
, The list showed one case that OF
the British steamer Dauntless- sunk
Yesterday, In which II persons are
missing. two died after landing and
four hospital cases.
The Lloyd reports, as forwarded
here by Skinner. have included In
some cases. ship sinkings previously
permitted to be sent out by London
correspondents.
The reports Of sinkings follows:
Russian schooner Bangpuhtis. 21s
tons. summarized, crew landed.
British steamer Boyne Castle. 24e
tons. sunk.
British steamer Dauntless. 1.4s1
tons. sunk. II missing. six landed. oi
which number two died and four In
hospital.
British steamer Hollingside. 1.71s
tons. sunk. captain landed, crew LEFT
in boats. N'A
British steamer St. Ninnian, 1.sss
tons. sunk, part OF crew landed.
British steamer Saxonian, 2,s7,
tons. sunk.
Norwegian ship Somgelev. 1877:
tons. sunk. crew landed. 4
Swedish steamer varing, 1,24;
tons. sunk. fF
British steamer vedAmore. AL;
tons. sunk. crew landed.
| French steamer Yvonne, 1913 tons
sunk.
Total 1913 tons.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-09
SUBMARINES SINK
SIX SHIPS OUT Of 7s

Montreal, Feb. 9.---Out Of 10 ade-
Quately armed vessels which passed
through the submarine zone UP to
Wednesday night. German submar-
ines wer able to sink only six accord
ing to VIM. Hodge. minister of labor
In the British cabinet. q cable to the
Montreal Star today declared. Hodge
made this statement In the same
speech In which he said he did not
think he was giving away any secrets
by stating that the heads Of our
army and allies, In recent conference.
determined to shorten the war and
end II II possible by the end Of sum-
mer."
Hode's statement, az cabled today,
continues: t
1--WE must make up our minds that
the German super-frightfulness is de-
signed not SO much to frighten us as
neutrals, In this they have to some
extent succeeded, as some smaller
neutrals are not sending ships to sea.
''Thls makes the lack Of food here
much greater, II wont be long be-
fore every merchant vessel viii be
properly armed.
There is nothing the submarines
dread more than an armed liner or
tramp steamer This means shells
and still more shells,
'y"I believe four pounds OF bread a
week a liberal allowance, but that can
be continued only II we get on top
OF the submarine menace"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-09

NO GUNS TO ARM
AMERICAN LINERS


New York. Feb. 9.---.unable to fnd
guns with which TO arm their ships.
0ficlals OF the American line said
today the sailing Of the liner 81. Louis
10 Just a. indefinite as ever. Num-
erous attempts 10 get guns from Am
erican manufacturers have brought
the response that they will have to
come through the United States navy.
as all guns now being made In this
country are for foreign governments.
Numerous applications from form
or gnnners for work on the timers
have been received. but they have
not yet been acted upon.
Port regulations today are consid.
erably relaxed. Collector OF the Port
Malone has withdrawn orders tha, no
one shall be allowed 10 leave the Ger.
man and Austrian ships without 20.
Ing to Ellis Island. The men are now
paroled In custody OF their ofiicers.
Each mans name and whereabouts
were given port ofnciais.
Another order has stopped the Ii.
snance OF seamen's papers to aliens
applying for frst naturalization pap
ers. This prccludes the possibility
OF an aliens death while a member
Of crew. drawing the United States
into war.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-09
ASKS GERMANY WHY !.
Tic GERARD DELAY

Washington. Feb. 9.-The state de-
partment has asked Germany why de-
parture OF Ambassador Gerard from
Berlin was delayed. This action was
taken through the Swiss minister.
Secretary Lansing expressed himself
as doubtful II Germany Intentionally
held Gerard.
While n United Press dispatch said
Gerard would leave Saturday the de-
partment has not been notified OF
this ofIicially,
II am very loath to believe that
the German government Ia intention
ally OBTAINING Gerard In Berlin on
any excuse whatsoever" Secretary
Lansing said today.
He explained he had heard moth
Ing today from Berlin and repeated
previously known information that
the reported detention OF Gerard had
come to the departments attention
via Copenhagen.
Lansing suggested Gerard may
have been delayed by the volume Of
work In communicating with consuls,
Gerard can file plain messages up
until the time Of departure though
he has not been able to file code mes
sages since February 6.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-09
PLACING BIG GUNS At
NEW YORK HARBOR

New York, Feb. g,--The flrst step
In the erection Of u new link In the
chain OF forts guarding New York
harbor were to be taken today with
the beginning OF labor on emplace-
ments for heavy slx-inch guns,
Tho battery. which win be located
on Rockaway point, Will consist OF
four six-inch and two or more sixteen
inch guns, The guns will have an
elevation Of forty-iive degrees, giylng
greater range than any battleship
has,
The guns have been sent from West
Point and win 30 placed within three
weeks.