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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
FIGHTING U BOATS
Armed Merchantmen Have Them
at a Disadvantage.
MANY HAVE BEEN BAGGED.
Guns plsohsrsing .ProjeotiIes Of Four
or Six Pounds Have Proved Most Ef-
fsotive-Necessary Economy In Mat
ter of Torpedoes Makes Undersea
Graft Easy Target.

New York.-Although figures to show
the number of submarines destroyed
by the entente allies and the means
used In their destruction are unavaila-
BILE, owing to the rigid censorship on
war activities, 1t was learned from an
authoritative source that direct gun
fire from the decks Of warships and
auxiliary vessels has been the most
effective method employed thus far.
To combat the submarine menace
the British government and her allies
have adopted various plans to catch
the undersea boats, although some of
them have been abandoned as ineffec-
tive. A marine authority of unques-
toned standing who is close to British
shipping interests said when asked as
to the effectiveness of arming ships
"We have found that light guns, dis
charging projectiles of four and six
pounds, In the hands of trained gun
ners have been by far the most effec-
tive weapon. l know personally that
as many as two and three submarines
have been bagged In one day in this
way.
"a submarine commander looking
through periscope has range of vi
sion of about three miles, but he must
get his target broadside on to have a
reasonable chance of making a torpe-
do hit what 1t is aimed for, and, as
torpedoes are very expensive mis-
sile, he cannot afford to take many
chances on miss.
"a periscope above the water at a
distance of 200 or 300 yards makes a
fair mark for a gunner working from
the deck of ship thirty to forty feet
above the surface of the sea. One
shot hitting the mark Is all that is
needed. as the submarines are Of light
construction, easily penetrated, and a
hole anywhere in their shell spells
their doom.
at Is seldom that a torpedo is fred
when a threatened ship can so maneu-
yer as to show only her stern for a
mark, and in most of the cases Of this
nature so far reported the submersi-
bles have come to the surface and re-
sorted to gunfire from deck gun. In
this kind Of fight a gun mounted on
steamship has great advantage,
for the platform offered by subma-
rine is an unsteady thing to fire from.
and, despite the smaller target offer
ed, the gunners on ships have the bet
ter OF II"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
FORESTRY OFFICE WILL PLANT
$4,000 YOUNG FIR TREES
Big Shipment Unloaded at Merritt This
Week Over One Hundred Acres Will
Be Ref0reSted

The local forestry Office received ad-
vice this week that a shipment OF 49,
900 young fir trees from the Wind river
nursery had been unloaded at Merritt.
Mr.. Ramsdel left for the latter place
yesterday and will at once take the
young trees to White Pine creek, some
miles west OF Merritt, where they will
be kept in cold storage by piling snow
on them until the snow disappears from
the region where they are to be set out.
1t is estimated the shipment will refor-
est about one hundred acres. Last
year lot Of young trees were set out
in the Pine creek region which are said
to have taken root and will this year
make considerable growth. The place
where the reforesting is being done was
several years ago burned over when
nearly all Of the growing trees were
killed. Under the direction OF the for
estry department portion Of the burned
over area will be set to young trees
every year.
According to Mr.. Sylvester, it will
be from one hundred to one hundred
and fifty years before the trees will be
large enough for saw timber.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
WASHINGTON LETTER
New Pension Rates Proposed

Washington, April 18-(Special
Correspondence mo Member Of Con-
gress has more liberal views regarding
the treatment Of our old soldiers than
Representative George P. Darrow OF
Pennsylvania. On the opening day Of
the special session Mr.. Darrow in
troduced bill providing pensions Tor
persons disabled in the military or naval
service OF the United States, ranging
from Sos per month for the loss OF foot
to $3.50 per month for the loss OF both
arms or legs. The bill was referred to
the committee on pensions, and Mr..
Darrow will do his utmost to secure
favorable action on it. That his efforts
in behalf of the veterans met with the
approval of his constituents is evidenced
by the fact that Mr.. Darrow was re-
elected to the present Congress BY a
majority of over $4,000, more than
twice the vote Of his opponent.
This no Time to Plan Petty Politics
Congressman Irvine L. Lenroot OF
Wisconsin, in his able speech second
ing the nomination of Hon. James R.
Mann for Speaker of the House, took
occasion to call attention to the petty
politics continually being played by the
President in the present national crisis.
mo Republican in the Senate or in
the House., said Mr.. Lenroot. has
been, so far as I can ascertain, con
suited upon the greatest questions that
this country has been confronted with
for more than half a century. In
spite OF the fact that Republicans are
vigorously upholding the President in
his attitude on the German situation,
their advice is scorned at the White
House in matters which ought not to
involve the slightest partisanship. The
policy of the Administration was ex-
emplifed in the case Of Gen. Leonard
Wood, former Chief Of Staff, and
perhaps the ablest officer in the army,
who was ordered from his command at
New York to the comparatively in
significant post at Charleston, South
Carolina. 1t is understood that this
action was one of the results of Gen.
Woods permitting Col. Roosevelt to
speak at the Plattsburg encampment
some months ago.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
WENT TWO MILES ALONE
WITH HIS LEG BROKEN
Ranoher Injured by Fall Shows Game
ness Getting to Nelshbor's Cabin.

Laramie, wyo.-An idea OF the game
ness of some OF Wyomings ranchers
was gained recently with the arrival In
Laramie of Bob Holcombe, a rancher
I'm the Sand creek country, who went
eighteen hours with broken leg and
no medical aid.
He crawled one mile on his hands
and knees with a broken leg dragging
after him. lie made another mile on
Improvised crutches made out Of one
inch plank and then put on his own
splints with a broken up cracker box
and Eve empty -four sacks.
Holcombe was working bunch OF
cattle about four miles from his ranch
and two miles from the nearest house.
The horse he was riding slipped and
fell on Holcombe's right leg. 1t snapped
between the knee and ankle.
Knowing there was no help within
two miles, the gameness of the man
asserted itself. Suffering excruciating
pain, he crawled on his hands and
knees for mile, where he had noticed
a one inch plank. With the aid of a
knife he broke this plank lengthw1se
and, putting one piece under each arm,
used them as crutches and Travelled a
mile to the cabin of a friend.
Here he broke up cracker box and
with his knife whitfield out some rough
splints. With the aid Of five -four sacks
he bound on the splints. The friend
then telephoned to a neighbor for a car
and brought the injured man to the city
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
Notice To Clean up Pubic Road
Right-0f-Way

The County Commissioners Of Chelan
County are serving a notice on all citi-
zens who have piled brush or other ref
use along road right-of-way, that the
same must be burned or hauled away
within thirty days from date OF this
order.
The law prohibits using public high
way right-of-way for dumping ground
and the County Commissioners will en-
force the law governing this matter at
ter the date set forth in this notice.
Dated this Fifth day of April, 1917
T. L. ROSS
Clerk OF Board OF
1911 County Commissioners
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20

The soy bean may be grown through
out the humid and semihumid sections
OF the south and In the southern por-
ton Of the corn belt. II is very valu.
able forage crop aud promises to be
very useful In many boil weeyil re
gions as a cash crop and a source OF
oil seed for tho oil mills.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20

Mrs. Hines, sister OF Mrs. A. ].
O'Leary left Tuesday for her home,
Sioux City, la.
Fred Kenyon and wife, recently from
Detroit, Mich, have taken charge oil
the Kenyon ranch, at the foot Of the
hill north OF town and will make their
home there the coming summer.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
NINETY-0NE YEARS YOUNG.
Ohio irishman Challenges Any Nonoss-
marian to Compete With Him.

Cleveland, O.-Uncle John Flanagan,
ninety-one, Of Defiance, o., arose at 8,
tended to two teams Of horses, did all
the other chores around the house, did
days work on the streets, went
home, had supper. then walked down
town to a meeting of the Elks and felt
so good he issued challenge for an
endurance contest to all the other
young men of advanced age I'm Ohio.
Flanagan is proud OF his vigor and
confident of his physical strength, and
in Issuing his challenge be will place
himself under years handicap In age
and permit any ninety. year-old in Ohio
to compete with him.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20

Washington. - Postmaster General
Burleson has issued an order making
the domestic postage rates and con-
ditions applicable to mail exchanged
between the Virgin Islands, formerly
known as the Danish West Indies, and
the United States.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
"8" ON FISH BACKS.
Dealer Reports a New Species Caught
of the California Coast.

Oeaier reports q NOW opeciss SauDnt
OF the California Coast.
Los Angeles, Cal.-Cliff Oliver, who
markets the fish caught by the Japa-
nese and Russian fishermen of the fish
ing village north Of Santa Monica,
claims that for this almost fishless sea-
son there has been fair catch Of hall
but and sole. He said further:
1.-THE strange part of this catch is
that every one of the fish had a per-
fectly marked 49, on its back. have
handled hundreds Of tons Of these fish
before and have never seen one that
was marked In this way. Maybe 1t is
some new species, but If SO 1t is just
like the others that have been caught
around the bay. only the - has been
added"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20
Hpril 70 1917
In PROBATE

In the Superior Court OF the state OF Wesn-
ington In and for the County OF Chelan
In tho n,atter of the Notice TO
Estate Of John H Creditors
Hansel, deceased mo- ooD
Notice Is hereby given by the undersigned
Executor OF the Last will and Testament OF
John II. Hansel. deceased, to the creditors
Of and all persons having CLAIMS assnss
said deceased, to exhibit them with the nee
essnry vouchers within twelve months from
the 18th day OF April, A. ID. 1917 at the once
OF Burt ]. williams, I'm the City OF Wenet-
chez, state OF Washington, same being the
place OF the transaction of business OF the
said Executor of said estate.
Dated at Wenatchee. Washington, this
18th day of April A. D. 1917
GEO. w. HANSEL
As Executor OF the last VIII ana Iesta-
ment OF John II. Hansel, deceased.
(lst pub. Apr. 20, 4th pub. May I'D
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20

Try a Want Ad in our Business Par
agraph column. They bring results.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-04-20

In the Superior Court OF the state OF wash
ington in and for the County OF Chelan
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
ct. LOUIS IN FORT.
Sailing Postponed Await Devel-
opmeats in Washington

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-Thc Inter
national Mercantile Marine announces
today the p0stPonemcnt OF the sailing
If the American line steamship st.
Louis from noon today Until noon sun
day on account Of shortage Of steam
coal. -
The announcement of the postpone
mcnt Of the sailing of the St. Louis wa
made public Just before the receipt Of
the news from Washington that diplo-
r1qtic relations between the United
States and Germany had been severed.
IL 10 that time il was said by the
International Mercantile Marine off
ciaIs that no reply had been received
20 the request made by them for IN
structions as to the sailing Of the st
Louis The excuse given that the de
lay was caused by a shortage of Goa
was regarded in shipping circles as
merely technical. Whether the st
Louis would actually sail tomorrow
would depend, il was said, on develop
meats az Washington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
AGRICULTURESTS
IN SESSION HERE
Addresses by Speakers Of Prominence
Change in Name of County Asso-
citation Recommended.

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
Dare to Try Living at Your Best

only through
loyalty and obedience the
betting
those God
best in the right
achieve present and sufficient
we see
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

homeward bound Americans took the
boat trains this morning. There seems
little apprehension of danger as today
sailing was exempt under the German
warning. il being the last one with
such exemption
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
STOCK MARKET STRONG.
Affected But Little by Announcement
of Severance Of Relations.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-The immedi-
ate effect in the stock market of the
announcement Of severance Of diplo-
matte relations with Germany was
slight, some stocks reacting less than a
point. Trading became feverishlv ac-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

Spain proposes to change her rail
way gauge and make it uniform with
The countries contiguous and so break
info Che European market direct. As
il will require ten years to complete
tho project perhaps it can be accom-
pIishcd without breaking into war a
the some time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

various town offices and was a member
of the house in 1902 The funeral will
he held Monday afternoon. Senators
Taylor, Cady and Wheeler will attend
the funeral, representing the senate.
Resolutions i'm his memory were adopt
III
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
HURRYING HOME.
Large Crowd of Americans Took Boat
Trains in London Today.

LONDON, Feb. 3.-A large crowd Of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
SENATE AMENDED
MIR. DUNHAM'S BILL
Assets Of operative Savings Banks
and Loan Associations Wholly
Exempt from Taxes.
Special to The Rcfolmer.@

MoNIFtIIkR, Fen. r.
Tho senate this morning assumed an
mir Of industry not only bv holding
the FIRST Saturday forenoon session.
but bv calling for @ session Monday
forenoon Senator Morcsc Of Hard
wick presided i'm the absence Of Lieut..
GOV. llulburd. Routine business was
taken mp. House bill Ne. g, q measure
of Representative Durham, was passed
with amendments. This bin cNcmpt~
cooperative savings banks and loan
and building associations from taxa
ton until their assets equal 100000.
The senate amended 80 that there shall
be no restriction as to the amount of
assets. They will he entirely exempt,
The senate learned 81 the death yes.
tctduy afternoon of Senator Waiter r.
Kendall If Wrst Windsor, who has
been 40 sometime ~ith pneumonia
senator Kendall was IS, has hold tn,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
DEATHS.

In Newfane, Feb ,, Mrs. Tracy (Cush-
man Hazeton, %, formerly OF Brattle-
boro, wife of William B. Hazelton
In West Brattleboro (Melrose hospital
Feb. 3. William Moran Grady, ! Of Brat
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

Among the talest trees in the world
is the Australian eucalyptus, which
attains height of nearly five hundred
feet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

tleboro, son Of Mr. and Mrs. John
Grady
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14
Find Real Fiyina Drauon.

What is said to be the only reptile that can fly has been recently discoy- cred in Borneo. This creature is a liz ard about ten inches long, its body brilliantly colored. It does not have wings in the usual understanding of the term, but its ribs, widely extended, enable the lizard to soar in much the same way that an airplane or bird drifts on current of air. These fly ing lizards commonly travel in swarms, frequenting the deepest forests, says an exchange. Seen at a distance they are said to look much like birds, with their brilliantly hued bodies. Science has not as yet hit upon a4aame for the newly discovered specie of reptile, but has called it the flying dragon, which seems an excellent name, everything considered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14

Look at the tongue, mother! If coated, it is a sure sign that your lit tie ones stomach, liver and bowels need gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act nat urally, or is feverish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full of cold give q teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of the little bowels without gripping, and you have a well, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laXative,' they love it's delicious taste, and it always makes them feel splendid. : Ask your druggist for 5O-cent bot tie of "California Syrup of Figs, which has directions for babies, chil- dren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of coun- terfeits sold here. To be sure you get the genuine, ask to see that it is made by 'California Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.
 Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14
Duty of Happiness.

Keeping oneself reasonably happy is a duty that ought not to be shirked. Science is telling us these days that to get out of the habit of enjoyment is to get depressed in vitality and vigor, to weaken in efficiency, and to grow old before one's time. There is noth. ing like laug.ter-not empty-headed laughter, but the intelligent, whole some, kindly hearted kind-to keep people yo-lng and fresh and fit fos business and the obligations of living. Of course, this is a prescription not easy to live up to always, but there is no reasonable excuse for not trying to do it. Sometimes it is just about as easy to be happy as to be miserable if one makes up his mind to it, and there is no doubt at all as to which pays the best.-Onward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14

Greece, Cuba, Panama, Siam, Liberia, China, and United States.
 Diplomatic relations broken with Germany:
 Brazil, Bolivia, Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
 Declarations of war made:
 Austria vs. Belgium, August 1s, 1914.
 Austria vs. Montenegro, August 3, 1914. Austria vs. Russia, August 6, 1914.
 Austria vs. Serbia, July 2S, 1914.
 Bulgaria vs. Serbia, October If, 1915.
 China vs. Austria, August if, 1917. China vs. Germany, August IA, 1917.
 Cuba vs. Germany, April ', 1917. France vs. Austria, August F, 1914.
 France vs. Bulgaria, October IS, 1915.
 France vs. Germany, August 3, 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14
. Q C. \ E " "

come down from Camp Pike to visit Els relatives, and will leave shortly for hls home at Waynesboro, Miss.
 Mrs. L. z Smith leaves today for Waco, Tex, where she will visio rela- tives for fortnight.
 Mrs. R. J. Mcfarland of Little Rock. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gillian Lawton.
 Joseph Earl Zehner, son of MT. and Mrs. David Zehner, West Fifteenth avenue, is in England, according to news received by one of his school mates. He is with Battery K, Sth Regiment, c. A. brigade, American Evpeditionary forces. He says he likes 1t fine. He is IS years old and has been in the army six months.
 Mrs. billiard Saunders and daughter, Mildred, who have been visiting Mrs. Saunders mother, Mrs. H. P. Brand ford, will return to their home in South Bend, Ind, today.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Murphy and chil- dren, motored yesterday to Camp Pike and returned in the evening, accom- panied by their son, Warlow Mur- rhy. who is one of the boys in khaki at the camp.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14

Germany vs. France, August 3. 1914.
 Germany vs. Portugal, March 9, 1916.
 Germany vs. Russia, August 1. 1914. Great Britain vs. Bulgaria, October 16, 1915.
 Great Britain vs. Austria, August 12, 1914.
 Great Britain vs. Germany, August ,, 1914.
 Great Britain vs. Turkey, Novem- Der ,, 1914.
 Greece (provisional government vs. Bulgaria, November 2S, 1916. Greece, (provisonal government) :, vs. Germany, November 2S, 1916. Greece vs. Bulgaria, July 2, 1o917. Greece vs. Germany, July 2, 1917. Italy vs. Austria, August 21, 1915. Italy vs. Bulgaria, October 19, 1914. Italy vs. Germany, August 2S, 1916. 1 Japan vs. Germany, August 23.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14
|Rook Party for Miss Sue May White.

Mrs. l.. P. Garner entertained with "a Rock party Thursday evening in honor of her guest. Miss Sue May White of Memphis, Tenn. Several con- tests were enjoyed during the even ling. Miss Mamie O'Donnell was the prize winner. A salad course was Served.
 The guests were: Misses Hazel and Vivan Parker, Geraldine Clark, Anna Maud, Ethel (Calolway, Majorie Lawrence, Jessie fWhytle, Margaret and Nellie Me Don |ald, Daisy and Bettie Salee, Mamie |O'Donell.
 Mrs. Joe Walker of Passadena, Cal, |nee bills of Newport, is visiting Mines. k. H. M. Mills and F. E. Renfrow.
 The regular monthly meeting of Trinity association will be held with Mrs. S. G. Scales, 1705 Chestnut street, Monday at c:30 p. m Sister Ieora is 1u..c sick in her apartment at the Anrr:lciation acad- kemy. She showed sight imp, ove- |ment y'' srday. --* ....- There is no improvement in the con- |G't'on o1 Hrs. John Boyd, who has Been danpe eusly I: for seye,al days. MT. and Mrs. J. A. Holmes # Knox- |gille, Tex, are visiting MT. and Mrs. fJ. A. Kramer on West Fourth ave lrue.
 
 First Lieutenant, Chas. H. Cole, |to11 the Dental reserve, is visiting rela- |It'ves, MT. and Mrs. E. H. Samson. Lieut. Cole is on furlough, having