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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
ARTICLE w.

The corporate powers OF this cor
poratiOn shall be vested in and ex-
ercised by a Board of Directors
composed OF five stockholders,
which board shall be elected at the
annual meeting OF the stock hold
ers OF said corporation to be held
on the third Wednesday OF July OF
each year. The first annual meet
ing OF stock holders to be held Oh
the third Wednesday of July 1918.
Until the first annual meeting of
said stock holders the directors OF
this corporation are declared to pc
A. B. Denbo, Of Lafayette, P. o.
La, Harold NJ. Henshaw OF Youngs-
Vile, p. o. La, John r. Taylor of
New Iberia, P. O. La, Edmond G..
Boutte of New iberia, P. 0. La, and
Gordon A. Sandoz of New Iberia,
p. O. La.
The officers of this corporation
shall be President, q Vice-Presi-
dent and q Secretary-Treasurer,
who shall be elected from among
the directors and immediately fol-
lowing the annual election held by
the stock holders.
Until the election to ba held on
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
COmptOn-Ma umus.

On Wednesday, August 22nd,
Mr.. CORTLAND M. Compton and
Miss Frances, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Maumus, were
united 10 the holy bonds of matri-
moDy. The groom is a young
man of many sterling qualities
aud Of exemplary life and habits.
His friends and well wishers are
les ion. For many years he has
been employed in the Offices Of
Messrs. Cammack & Broussard-
later, in the Offices of Mr.. Il 8.
Broussard. The bride ia q young
lady of many graces of mind and
person, who is capable OF filling
the home she will adorn with hap.
piness and will prove to be truly
helpmate and companion by the
husband she has chosen to honor
with her hand
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
IN MEMORIAM.

Whereas, 1t has pleased the Su.
preDe Master to remove from our
midst q most valuable and indis.
pensable member, peerless leader,
and a good adviser, and
Whereas, in the death of John
y. Valet, his family has suffered
the loss Of a devoted husband and
. loving father; the Schools of
this Parish have lost a faithful
friend, and whose sole motive in
the discharge of his duties as q
member of the Iberia Parish
School Board was to represent, TO
the best OF his ability, the interest
of the taxpayers and patrons of
the schools, and
Whereas, the community in
which he lived and the parish as a
whole has suffered the loss Of one
Of Its foremost citizens, one ever
jealous and consistent In his work
for the progress Of this commnni
ty and the upllft of mankind in
general, one whose deeds bore clio
quent testimony to his clear uD
derstandIDg of the meaning Of
true Christianity which he exem-
pIified in the practice of those
lofty virtues which make life
richer and nobler, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Iberia Parish
School Board, while feeling most
keenly this great loss, bows with
stricken hearts and in humble sub
mission 10 the will of the Supreme
Ruler, who has decreed to remove
from onr midst this faithful and
loyal co. worker, and be it furthur
Resolved, that the sympathies
Of this Board be extended to hia
grieyed ones and that these reso
Iutlons be spread on 3he, minute
book Of the Iberia Parish School
hoard, and that . copy thereof be
sent to his bereaved family, and
another copy to the press OF the
parish.
G. e. Verret
Committee l. L. GonsonIin
H. X. Minylellt
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
OF CALVARY
COMMANDERY NO. Is,
KNIGHTS TEMPLERS

The grim reaper has again IN.
vaded the ranks OF Calvary Com.
10 andery No. 10 of Knights lem
piers and summoned to his eternal
rest our beloved brother, sir
Knight John t. White The his
tory of masonry i'll this section
during the past half century has
felt the influence and the impress
Of the character of Sir Knight
White. Always firm and ardent
believer in the tenets and primer
pies of the fraternity, his service
to the order was characterized by
a contant and devoted loyalty
Discharging the duties of an I'M
portant Office in the local Com
mandery with rare ability and sur
passing merit, his loss will be
keenly felt by every Knight.
Therefore,
Be it Resolved, by Calvary
Commandery No. Is of Knights
remplers, that in the death of Sir
Knight John I. White our Com
mandery not only suffers the loss
of one Of its best and most conse
Grated Knights, true exemplar
of our faith, but that the commu-
nifty in which he was so long an
active and energetic worker, will
miss the daily, friendly greeting,
of one of lts most splendid citizens
and Christian gentlemen.
Be it further Resolved, that
copies of this resolution and trib |
ute, be spread upon the records
of the Commandery, De given to
the press and transmitted to The
bereaved family of our deceased |
brother aud Fellow knight.
Henry N. Pharr
John II Taylor
Ventress j. Smith,
Committee.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
IN MEMORIAM.

August /, 1917
The Supreme Hand has visited
our midst and removed from our
association Mr.. p. Laurent Renou
det, our true and loyal friend and
companion.
HIS removal from this earth has
inflicted upon our institution, as
well as upon the whole communi-
ty, q severe and most regrettable
lose; loss that we feel very keen
ly and a loss which will be felt in
all Of those activities IN which he
took an active interest.
His life, which he had devoted
to work and duty. has passed
away to the great beyond; his in
domitable spirit for fairness and
justice will ever live with us, and
will be guidance and inspiration
Therefore, be it Resolved; That
We extend to the family of Mr. P.
Laurent Renoudet our heartfelt
sympathies and tenderest feelings
in this their hour of grief and be.
reavement, and hold out to them
our hand of coincidence.
Be it further Resolved; That we
send copy of these resolutions to
the distressed widow and TO HIS
grief stricken children, and that a
copy be sent to each of the local
papers for publication.
Board of Directors of the New
Iberia National Bank.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25

The Gulf Refinery Co. had
Slavin Broussard, the tinsmith
aud sheet metal worker, to pre-
pare torpedo cases for them this
week. They were made Of da-
meter that would permit Of their
being sent to the lowest Levels OF
oil well which had failed to gush.
Loaded with high explosives they
we're designed TO be exploded by
an electric discharge in the hopes
of opening Oil veins into the drill.
ed well.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
s S year Old Kentucky Lady Who Ts How She Wa Relieved
After Few Doses af BlaekDtauSk.

Aeadorsville. Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
AiGginbotham, Of this town. says: AT
ny ase. which Is S.. the liver does
not act 80 well a. when young. A few
years ago. my stomach was all out Of
81. ! was constipated. my liver
ddnt oct. Ny digestion was bad. and
= took 20 little to upset me. My ap-
Mite was gone. was very weak.
] decided I would give Black
OF4usht thorough trial as knew It
1as highly recommended for this
trouble. I began taxing It. I felt
eeeter after few doses Ny appetite
approved and I became stronger. NY
swsla acted naturally and the least
esble was soon righted with : few
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
DEMAND Of ADMINISTRATION
10th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT,
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish OF Iberia.
SUCCESSION
OF
BELDEN SPENCER, Deceased.

Whereas, C1emenline Dennis, widow
of Belden Spencer. of iberia Parish,
State of Louisiana. has petitioned this
Honorable Court for letters of admin
istration of the Estate OF Belden Spen-
Ger, Deceased, Intestate, notice 1s
hereby given to whom 1t may concern
to show cause within seven days from
which notice hereof why the prayer
of the said petitioner should not be
granted and why the description and
valuation of the property therein de.
scribed should not be approved and
homologated.
Witness the Honorable James ST.
mon. Judge OF the 10Th Judicial Dis
trict Court OF Louisiana, this 14th day
OF August, A. d. 1917.
F.. ]. DECUIR,
Dty. Clerk of Court. Iberia Parish. La
E. s. Broussard atty.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
DEMAND Of ADMINISTRATION
18th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parisn OF iberia.
Succession OF
JOHN d. NALEr, Deces1ed.

Whereas. John X Valet. resident
of the Parish OF IbeNa has applied to
the Honorable 18th. judicial District
Court of Louisiana hAldinR sessions
in and fonthe Perish oAIberia TO be
appointed administratof q the success
sion Of JqhplD. Valet. Deceased. no
tice is hereby given TO ain whom il
may or 10Th concern to show Sause II
any th91 have, within ten dsy1kpf the
first publication hereof why the mayer
of the laid John H. Valet should\ mot
be granted. Witness the Honorable
James Simon, Judge of said Couf
this 10th day Of August. A. D. 1877.
F. g. DECUIR,
Dty. Clerk of Court iberia Parish.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25

When you yawn a good deal in
the daytime, feel dull, achey and
want to stretch frequently, it is an
unmistakable symptom of malaria,
and unless you do something at
once you are booked for a spell OF
chills. HERBINE is a chill medicine
that will prevent ~or cure the dis
ease. 1t drives out the impurities
on which the malarial germ thrives,
strengthens the liver and cleanses
the bowels. Price Soc.
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
doses OF Black Draught.s

doses OF Black Draughts
Seventy years Of successful ~ has
made Thedford's Black-Draught =
standard. household remedy. Every
member, Of every family. at times.
need the help that Black Drausht can
give in cleansing the system and ~
lieving the troubles that come from
constipation. indigestion. lazy liver.
etc. You cannot keep well unless youk
stomach, liver and bowels are IN Cood
working order. Keep them that way.
Try Black Draught. It acts promptly.
gently and IN ! natural way. Il you
feel sIuggish. take : dcss tonight
You win feel fresh Tomorrow. rrice
CSC. 1 package One cent : dose
An druggists. J. -
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25

Mr.. l. + VilIermin. the Com.
missioner OF Public Properties of
this city, returned on Thursday
from his trip of recreation to Cor
pus Christi and other interesting
points in the Lone Star state.
His generally improved appear.
ance bears testimony as to the
kind Of time be had.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
RUB-MY.TISM

Will cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains. Bruises, Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anody4e. used in.
ternally and externally. Price Csc.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25

Four of the five German ships
which were seized when Cuba de
clared war against Germany, have
been given to the United States.
It is another Illustration of Cnba's
generous spirit and for her earnest
purpose TO co operate with her al
lies to the foil extent Of her power.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25

The death Of Mr.. J Henry Put
nam of VermlIion parish was an
n ,unced IN Wednesday of this
week. He was one Of the pioneer
sugar planters Of that raIi b
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25

Mr.. Walter + Villermin, the
electrician and contractor, has
been employed with contract wor4
at Gueydan this week. He is ex.
pected home tomorrow.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
Malaria or (,hiIIs o Fever

Prescription No. 666 sprepared especially
for MALARIA or cHiLlS 4 FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
If taken then as q tonic the Fever will not
return. : II acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not grippe or sicken. Csc
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25

Crude oil from the Shreveport
field has reached the 81 notch this
week in the market quotations.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
PERSONALS

On Monday Mr.. r. e Della
h0ussaye made a business trip to
Morgan City.
Mr.. Frank Babb, of Lecompte,
La, travelling representative for
SteinbeTg & Co , of Alexandria,
visited relatives here on Tuesday
Mrs. Maggie Duperler, an out Of
town guest to the Baumann-
Courts wedding, returned to Beau
mont on Sunday
Mr.. aud Mrs. Joe Cordova re
urned home this week from Jen
nings where they spent two or
more weeks.
Mr.. Fritz Dietieln and son re.
turned from New York City,
reaching here on Tuesday after.
noon in time to attend the funeral
Of Mr.. T.. l. Renoudet.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Compton,
Of Shreveport, were visitors to
this city for the suspicious occa
sion of the marriage of their son,
CORTLAND, to Miss Maumus.
Messrs. Dan Avery and c. @.
Hensbaw of Avery Island were in
town on Friday Mr.. Henshaw
leaves within a day or two for the
Officers Training Camp at Leon
Springs, Texas.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
HILTON SANDOZ,
Notary Public.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF IBERIA.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF IBERIA.
I, J. A. GONSOULIN, Clerk of
Court and ex-Officio recorder of
Mortgages for the Parish Of Ibe-
ria, State of. Louisiana, do hereby
certify that the above and forego-
ing charter of the ATTAKAPAS
OIL & MINERAL COMPANY, Inc,
was filed for record in my office
on the 9th day Of the month OF
July A. D. 1917, and that same has
been duly recorded in Charter
Book No. 1, at folio--------- and that
the above and foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the said chart
er.
In faith whereof, witness my sig
nature and seal of office on this
9th day of July A. d. 1917.
J. A. GONSOULIN,
Clerk, 10Th Judicial District Court,
81 Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25

Sash, Blind and Door Factory, spe-
ciai work of all description.
Cfsterns and Tanks.
II BERTRAND LUMBER co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25
G II A r T e r
OF THE.
ATTAKAPAS OIL & MINERAL COMPANY, Inc.

the third Wednesday of July 1918
the following shall be the officers
of this corporation: A. B. Denbo,
President; Harold M. Henshaw,
Vice-President and John K. Tay-
Tor, Secretary-Treasurer.
Any vacancy on the Board of Di-
rectors shall be filled by the re-
naming members of the Board for
the unexpired term. Any vacancy
in any office shall be filled by the
Board OF Directors for the unex-
PRED term.
ARTICLE V,
The capital stock of this corpor-
alton may be increased in accord
ance with law to the sum of Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars.
ARTICLE vi.
No stock holder of this corpora
ton shall ever be held liable or
responsible for the contracts or
faults of this corporation in any
further sum than the unpaid bal
ance due the corporation upon the
stock subscribed for herein; nor
shall any mere informality in the
organization have the effect of
rendering this charter null and
void or of exposing any stock
holder to any liability other than
as herein provided.
Thus done, read and signed at
the City of New Iberia, Parish of
Iberia, State of Louisiana, in the
presence of Messrs. Geo. w. Nc
Duff. Jr. and Bert Kramer, good
and competent witnesses who have
hereunto signed as such together
with said appearers and me, No
tary, on the day, month and year
first above written.
A. B. Denbo, Lafayette, P. O..
La, $1,000 ------ loo shares
Harold nj. HenshaW, 4oungsville,
P. o. La, by John r. Taylor,--------.
--- loo shares
John r. Taylor, New Iberia, P.
q. La.,-----. loo shares
Gordon A. Sandoz, New Iberia, P.
.. Lag loo shares
Edmond G Boutte, New Iberia, P.
o. La.,- - -..72084 shares
Geo. w. McDuff.. Jr.
Bert Kramer.
HILTON SANDOZ, |
Notary Public.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-08-25

On Monday Mr.. f. e Della
houssaye made a business trip to
Morgan City.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
SANITARY GROCERY
 PHONE 85 224 SEWARD ST.
Steamer For Sale.

Steamer "Alice,' wooden hull, length GIG, breadth, 16.2, has an 8hx16x12 compound condensing engine, new Scotch marine boiler, all pumps and other equipment in good working order. For further particulars inquire of Geo. E. James Co.,, Douglas, Alaska. tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28

Harvey D. Gibson, president of the Liberty National Bank, of New York, is the latest of the successful business men who have volunteered to serve the country in the Red Cross dur ing the war. His appointment as general manager of the Red Cross was announced by Henry P. DavisOn, chairman of the War Council of the Red Cross. MT. Gibson has for several months been chairman of the Executive Committee of the New York County Chapter of the Red Cross. Before becoming president of the Liberty Ma tional Bank, on January 1, he was assistant manager of the American Express Company.
 N. Y. II. Special
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
IT'S A REAL PLEASURE

to always find that your grocery order has been filled exactly as YOU wanted it and to always get your groceries on time. We pride ourselves on our ability to fill or ders promptly and correctly. Why put up with inferior service when the kind of service we render costs no more.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
OFFICIALS AND PRECINCTS FOR
 REGISTRATION
Court Clerk Bell Names Officials For the Var ious Precincts in
 Division

]. w. Bell. clerk of the court yes terday issued list of all registra- tion precincts in the First Judicial Division and the registration officers for each. This list does not in- clude incorporated towns, which have their own registration boards. The boundaries of the different precincts are practically the same as those of the voting precincts of last November although it is not particularly import ant whether a resident of one pre- cinct registers in his own precinct or not, as long as he registers.
 The list follows:
 Amalga, C. F. Cheek; Charcoal Point Wm. T. Mahoney; Chatham, Walter C. Ramseyer; Chichagoff, J. l. Macomber; Chomley, Tom Heck man; Craig, Charles A. Fox; Dolomi, C. ]. Jernigan; Funter, H. w. Clutter; Gypsum, D. c. Stapleton; Hadley, r Nordstrom; Hawk Inlet, Wm Spauld- ing; Hollis, Mrs. Geo. Jervis; Hoo nah, Frank Shotter; Hyder, Dan Lind eborg; Jualin, H. R. Calfee; Rake, Ernest Kirberger; Kasaan, Mrs. Dan ieI Nelson; Killisnoo, A. H. Kuett- ner: Klawock, J. P. Lindsay; Lake Bay. F. L. Barnes; Loring, Con Gie- bel: Metlakahtla NJ. A. Hewson; San itarium. Dr. L. l.. Goddard; Shakaan Oscar Larson, Sitka, R. W. DeAr- mond; Sulzer, B. D. Stewart; Taku Harbor. John L. Carlson; Tenakee, E. w. Craggin; Thane, L. J. Reedy; Tokeen, F. F. Moore; Treadwell, D. J. Kinzie; Windham, D. w. Yates; Yakutat, E. NJ. Axelson; Beaver Falls, Wm T. Mahoney; Excursion Inlet, J. c. Harrington; Mendenhall, c. J. Skuse; Perseverance, E. J. Doherty; Scow Bay, J. Klaboe; Port Walter, A. w. Thomas; Jualpa, Earl Cleveland; Idaho Inlet, A. B. Cole; Dundas Bay, E. NJ. Brennan; Tee Harbor. Roy E. Douglas; Baranoff, w. H. McBlain; Pillar Bay and Wash ington Bay, o. P. Brown; Tyee and Gambler bay, Al Cramer
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
JUNEAU BOOSTERS
 LEAVE ON TRIP TO
 NEARBY LOCALITIES

The business mems excursion from Juneau to Chatham Straits cannery and other nearby points got away last night on the St. Nicholas short ly after ten o'clock and will be absent until late Monday night.
 The business men, while away, will attempt to secure business for Juneau stores from the neighboring points from Juneau to Washington bay and will also attempt to obtain enough encouragement to warrant the purchase of a boat and the es- tablishment of regular boat ser. vice.
 During the trip, fishermen will be informed of the plans of the city for caring for their boats and also of the fact that buyers have estab- lished themselves here and are buy ing at top prices for halibut and other fish and they will be invited and urged to bring their catches to the Juneau market.
 Those on the present trip are; CnarleS GOluStelT, pTeSiueHl ol tHe Merchants Protective Association; James King, member of the city council; Harry Fisher of the c. w. Young company; Allen Shattuck, chairman of the transportation com mittee of the club; w. c. Johnson. of the Juneau Hardware company; John ". Troy, of the Empire; J. J. Me Grath, of the Dispatch; E. P. Pond, of Winter X Pond; w. E. Britt and George F. Forrest, chairman of the club fishing committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
MICHAEL IS MEDIATOR

The marital relations Of MT. and Mrs. Joe Kelly, which have recent ly been strained, are adjusted and the couple, burying all differences, are again domiciled in their home M. Michael, proprietor of the Bos- ton and Fair stores of this city, acted as mediator in the family troubles, being a close friend of both parties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
WANTS MEN FOR SUlZER.

P F. White, who left recently for Sulzer to take charge of the construction work of the Sulzer nine, returned this mo, ping on the Rav"lii after men and material. He will re- turn south tonight taking both. MT. White reports that the mine, upder the direction of E. D. Stewart, Is be- ing developed q; rapid rate anu is shipping about 90 tons of o@e per day. All activities there with the exception of the actual m,no voik has been stopped and the en. orgies of the So men employed ate beng directed toward this one end
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
WILL VISIT BROTHER WHO
 IS ORDERED INTO SERVICE

Charles c. Ostrom will leave to night on the Prince George for a hurried trip to Seattle, to visit his brother Dr. II. c. Ostrom, of Seattle, who has been ordered to report at Palo Alto for active service. Dr. Ostrom is a captain in the Medical Reserve Corps. The two brothers have not seen each other for over four years
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
BACHELOR DAYS OVER
 FOR KEENEY WHO WEDS
 MARGUERITE CROCKWELL

At II o'clock this forenoon, E. G. Keeney and Miss Marguerite Crockwell were married by United States Commissioner N. l.. Burton. Mrs. F. l.. Crockwell and Emil Bro phy were the witnesses. MT. and Mrs keeney will make their future home in Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28

Phone it to Tie Emr ire. No. 374
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
GENERAL NEWS OF FISHING INDUSTRY
 AND FISH FLEET

The Celtic was in this morning and sold her catch consisting of 1000 pounds of halibut and much mixed fish to the Glacier Fish company, receiving seven and a half cents per pound The Emma brought in 7500 pounds of halibut and much mixed fish, receiving the same price from the same company.
 Two halibut boats arrived this mLrning after a ten days cruise ard with two men on each boat. The ir expenses were about $35 each and they received for their catch Sl.'00, which will net each man over $500 for ten day trip. This is considered a high record for fishing in this section.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28

Today's News Today-ln Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
WHEAT BURNED; LOSS $700,o0o

ROCHESTER. N. Y.. July 2S-Fire today destroyed the big plant of the Whitney Elevator and Ware house company. where 100000 bush els were stored. The loss is esti- mated at $700.000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
NOTICE.

This will give notice that Felix Brandstein has this day sold the gas boat Fearless to J. S. Young. The said Felix Brandstein will be responsible for all bills contracted in the name of the boat before this date.
 FELIX BRANDSTEIN,
 J. s. YOUNG.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
NOTICE.

The balance of tho Juneau School bonds are to be sold between the present date and August 1, 1917. There are a few of these bonds left on1 persons nesiring the same sho ll1 see the City Clerk at once.
 E. w. Petit, City Clerk. Dated, July 20. 1917.