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The Washington times., 1917-12-23

Mems House Coats. spe-
eIsl. SSSO-These coats are
made from heavy double
faced cloth with silk cord
trimming: good variety OF
neat patterns are shown.
Others up to S12.
FleeeedOwn FlanneIette
Patamas at S2.50-A wonder
full assortment Of fine, large,
full-cut models.
Meas ShOp-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-23
Sl95.50 Dining Room Suite,
Sale Price, Sl56.4O

10-piece Adams Design Dining Suite in waXed quarter
ed oak, dull finish including extension table buffet china
case, serving table, and side chairs
The Washington times., 1917-12-23

soft and stir CuH SHIRTS,
d.So to es-All the newest
eolorinEs; perfect httinE and
fast eolors. A wonderful
assortment.
AnGOra and Brushed Wool
mufNer1, Sis and ai.0B-
shown in plain colers with
fancy borders.
Others Of hssT silk. pure
silk and mercerized fabrics,
u to -.
The Washington times., 1917-12-23
$2ls Dining Room
Suite, Sale Price,
Sl75.20

Ten-pisce william ana
Mary design Walnut DIN
ing Suite: includes large
buffet with mirror. o.
In. top; 6 n. Extension
Table. China CASE,
Serving Table, ] Arm
chair and 3 side Chairs.
The Washington times., 1917-12-23
$4,000 Dining Room Suite,
Sale Price, $4,000.

lO-Piece Sheraton Mahogany Inlad Dining Room Suite
consisting of buffet with large mirror drawers and cup
ard l arm chairs with slip seats covered in blue Spanish
leather.
The Washington times., 1917-12-23
Ribbon de Luxe at 10 Per
Cent Discount

The Prices Range from SIS to $3.50 Yard
And choice Is offered OF the seasons most
beautiful designs and coorings in Ne!ours. Bro
cadcs and Gold and silver ribbons. Deduct
tenth from the amount OF your purchase
morrow. PnlaIs ROynl-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-23
DRESSERS

A large variety Of
DresseTG In Golden Oak.
Mahogany. Am eri can
Walnut. Circassian Wal
nut. Old Ivory and White
EDAmel.
The Washington times., 1917-12-23
Exceptional Values in Gift Blouses
For Last-Minute Shoppers at $3.95

In Georgettes in white, flesh and suit
shades, some that can be worn high or low, en-
broidered and lace trimmed; also hand-beaded.
At S3.95. Third FIoor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-23

PsIaIs ROyaI-seeORd Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-12-23
$2eS Dining Room
Suite, Sale Price,
$2l2.eo

A large Quota AHnS
Period 1o-piScs Dining
Room Suite. in American
Walnut: consists OF EliG-
fFt. China Casa, EIten-
sion Table. Serving Table.
) side and I Arm Chair.
with siip seats covered
with brown Spanish
Leather.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
HEAVIER "PLANES" DAY HERE
U. 8. Aerial Program Changed 10 Meet
New Conditions.

~ ~ SS''a' T'Ob' aH' SUaHhVu " mSCt
New Conditions
The day Of thrilling air duels be-
tween individual aviators over the
fighting lines In Europe appears to be
passing. Both Official and unofficial
Rdvices recently have shown increas-
Ing use of heavier machines with
greater armament. The development
Of air machines appears to be parallel
Ing closely the development Of fighting
ships.
There are indications that arma-
ment already has been necessary in
the program for creating the huge air
fleets provided for by congress. While
there is to be no lack Of small fight
Ing planes II Is probable that stress is
being laid now on the bombing craft
and upon increasing the speed Of these
heavier machines and giving them ade-
quate armament.
There have been rumors of great
German aircraft soon to make their
appearance and officials believe the
Germans are impressed with the de-
STABILITY of substituting heavier ma
chimes in which fighting power takes
the place Of high speed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
MORE THAN 100000
MEN NOW UNDER ARMS
Recent Reports Give the Strength
of Germany and Austria
at 10,600,0O0.

At least 100000 men are bearing
arms In the war-27, 800 100000 on the
side Of the world allies and 100000
on the side of the central powers, ac-
cording to the latest war department
compilations from published reports
In various countries. These figures do
not include naval personnel strength,
which would raise the total several
millions.
Against Germany's 100000, Aus,
trials 100000, Turkeys 100000, and
Bulgaria's 100000 are arrayed the fol-
lowing armed forces:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
FLOWERS IN MIDWAR RUINS
Soldier Tells Of Find In the Wreck Of
Fampoux.

A letter from young officer on the
fighting line in Flanders varies the
story of devastation daily transmitted
from the front.
"The other day." the writer says,
1--WE took over trench from a Scot
fish regiment, and I went to examine
my future abode. Standing on table
in the middle of the dugout was a shell
case filled with Madonna lilies, mig
nonettes and roses.
II inquired where the flowers had
been gathered, and was told they had
come from the ruined village of Fam
poux, close by. Sure enough, between
piles Of bricks, shell holes and every
sort of debris, suddenly q rose would
smile at me and lily would seem to
say how it had defed the destroyer
and all Its frightfulnes5."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
COLLEGE MITES

Mrs. Grace Balile of Fall River,
Mass. was recent visitor at the col
lege She was member Of the class
Of SO.
The Freshmen have elected the follow.
! ing athletic officers; Lorimcr II Brown
captain of track; Kenneth NJ Preston
manager Of track; Frank II. Mercer
manager Of basketball,
The Kappa Delta Rho fraternity in
itiated the following new members last
evening Jeremiah Cardell, Samuel
Davis, George Whitmore, jr., Robert
Valentine, Lawrence j. Pierce, George
l.. Richardson and Percy Fellows,
The many friends of Prof. c. A.
Lyford, formerly in charge of the
| Geology Impairment of Middlebury Col
lege will be pleased to learn that he is
resignng his position as Assistant
Professor of Chemistry at st. Lawrence
University to accept similar position
at the Case School of Applied Science
at Cleveland Ohio. This is an engineer
ing school of first rank, and Prof
Lyford will be identified with the edu-
cation of chemists and engineers to fill
the gaps in the ranks of our industrial
and technical war workers.
Yesterday afternoon the men of Hep
burn Hall held meeting in the social
hall to act upon the resolutions drawn
up for them by the senior council. NJ.
Smith Webb, as re preventative of the
council, read the rules to the assembled
men. 1t was finally decided that quiet
hours are to be observed in the dormi-
tory every evening except Saturday
between the hours of 1880 and 1920;
that two monitors be chosen by the
council to be held responsible for the
conduct on their respective floors, and
that throwing articles from the windows
be prohibited
The Senior Glass has challenged the
Sophomore Class to a game of football.
The Sophomore have accepted the chal
lenge and a fast game is expected when
the teams line up on Porter Field next
W ednesday afternoon at $3.50, No foot
ball letter men will be allowed to play
so the teams will be evenly matched
The Seniors will have fast back field
with GOrham at quarter Parker and
Whitney at half back and Brewster
playing fullback and doing their pmting
The Sophomores will depend on the same
team that recently defeated the Fresh
men to uphold the honor OF their class,
The Middlebury College Union held
it's regular meeting last evening in
Hepburn Social hall. Clarence Hamil
ton was elected chairman of the finance
committee to take the place of Edward
Huntley, who has joined the navy.
William Brewster was elected to the
position of vice-president of the union
to succeed Walter Anderson, who has
Joined the navy; Urban Parker was
made member of thu senior council to
fill Andersons position there. 1t was
voted to have directory of the resi-
dents of Hepburn Hall posted on the
first floor for the convenience of stran-1
gers. President Myrick is to collect all
the pictures he can of old-t time athletic
teams of Middlebury College and have
them placed upon the walls of the old
union rooms in South Painter hall.
The only really happy man these meat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
SUGAR FAMINE ACUTE
County is Getting Real Taste Of A
Food SHORTAGE

The general scarcity Of sugar is acute
in Middiebury this week. There is
hardly a pound of it to be had, and the
few dealers that have any at all are
almost forced to sell it by the spoonful
to make it 60 around. Brown sugar is
being used very largely but even that
is very scarce, The situation is such
that Mr.. Aines of Marshalls store re-
ceived telephone call from his brother
in Newton, Mass, this week asking
him it he could supply him with a little
sugar which he couldn't
Sugar is not only scarce now, but the
situation is such that it may be real
serious, The local dealers are unable
to get their jobbers TO guarantee de-
livery Of any quantity Of it for some
time to cone.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
WASHINGTON WANTS

many young men and women stenographors and
bookkeepers for desirable positions in government
offices.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
PREVENTING HORNS ON CALF
When Animal Is Week or Two Old
Rub CaustIc Potash on Little Nubs
Protect From Rain.

North Dakota Experiment Station)
Horns can be prevented from grow
Ing on calf by rubbing caustic pot
ash on the little nubs that develop
Into horns. A good time to do this
is when the calf is a week or two old.
Wrap one end of the stick of caustic
In paper to protect the fingers, moisten
the other and rub on the nubs. Be
careful that 1t does not run down the
face and into the eyes. Removing the
hair helps. Make three applications,
allowing 1t to dry between each appli-
cation. The calf should be protected
from rain to keep the caustic from
spreading.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
MtEHAN WAITS IN JAIL
Proprietor Of Lake Dunmore Park
Late in Paying Fines

Frank D. Meehan spent most of the
week in Addison County Jail, as a result
of his failure to pay fines which had
been imposed by Judge Dicken, several
months ago. Last fall he was arrested
for operating an automobile without a
license, and later for operating a gam
bling machine on his premises at Lake
Dunmore. The fines and costs in all
amounted to $l30 which he arranged to
pay within a given time, but the time
expired this week without the money
being Forthcoming. He expected the
money this week, but there was some
delay. Upon settlement he will be re-
leased from custody
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16

Mrs. Henry Dumas is i'll at her home
on College street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
DIES!
New Rugs from Old Carpets
BEST WORK PRICES RIGHT
Telephone RUG Man HOTEL LOGAN
FIRE SALE !

Plaster Board Barn Equipment, ETC., slightly
damaged by FIRE, water and smoke at very low
prices while they last If Interested call or write
STRONG HARDWARE COMPANY,
BURLINGTON, VERMONT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16

At the annual meeting of the Middle
bury Suffrage Study Club an Executive
Committee was elected to act n officers
of the Club for the coming year, COM
posed of the following members Mrs.
Russell, Mrs. Hathaway. Mrs. Taylor,
Mrs. barrow. Mrs, Crane Mrs Twitchell,
Mrs Saunders.
Other officers elected wcre Mrs. Bon
ney. Secretary; Mrs Robertson, Treas
urer: Mrs. Brewster Auditor
The Club will meet on November 23rd
with Mrs. j. +. Crane 10 do Red Cross
work for the Suffrage Red Cross Fund.
All members and friends are urged to
come with their work and ten cents for
the Fund.
The Club will also meet on November
3Oth at the home of Mrs. Bonney to do
Red Cross Work for the same Fund.
Miss Fuller. Home Demonstration, will
meet with the Club at Mrs. Bonney's
house ON South Street, to give a demon
,tration ON making Fircless Cookers. A
large attendance is desired, and friends
are cordially welcome.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
EVANGELIST UNDER ARREST
Brought Back to Addison County
FROM Connecticut

The Rev. N. Davis Branon, Quaker
evangelist who held several meetings
in Starksboro last Summer and who
has been living in Hartford, Conn.,,
where he was attending college, has
been arrested by Deputy Sheriff Noble
j. Sanford on writ charging him with
a statutory otfense. He was brought
back to MiddIebury and lodged in the
Addison County Jail to await hearing
which will be held soon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16

The only really happy man these meat,
eSs days is the vegetarian.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16
Ik;!!4:Z;!IIy1|
lI:lIEYIIRY
lR3!lI!I3:53

prepares candidates quickly and thoroughly for
this service or for places at home formerly occu-
pied by those who have gone. Write for paItcu-
lars CARMEL d HOLT Albany \. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16

San Marine and Panama also have
small forces under arms.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-16

A. X. Slader 4 Son, Rutland's Op.
tomerist.O Opticians, at The Sargent,
Court street, Thursday, December 10.
adv. 32tf.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-21
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!, READ .
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READ

With the Irrespective oil field only
three miles from hera.we will expect
to see this place boom.
Chris. Decker Is putting up q new
house on his ranch south of here
8. L. Cook left Saturday for Long
Beach, California, where he expects
to spend the winter. Best wishes from
here go with him. -..s, .....
Union Sunday school is progressing
nicely. with an average attendance OF
IS. There Will be preaching services
next Sunday at O'Clock D. m.
Schools closed here Wednesday for
the vacation, the teachers closing
early to take the examinations.
Quite few Of our good ranchers
are shipping their spuds to points in
the South. w. T. Grim handling
them there.
Mrs. j. w. Rogers has returned
from an auto trip to Redvale.
Word is received by Mrs. w. p.
Hobbs many friends of their great
delight in California. Mr.. Hobbs
seems some improved
Nj. Dayhuff is recovering nicely
from his injuries received from an
auto running over his foot some two
weeks ago.
John Williams and family leave this
week to take up work on a ranch
near Placerville
+. II. Hobbs has bought ranch
one mile east of here and will soon
move on it.
Geo. Ensley who had the misfortune
to have his house burned this fall.
now has his new brick under roof
and ready for the finishing touch
Congratulations to Geo. and his fam
ily.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-21
NORTH DELTA GOSSIP
>>>>>>>>>>~>~

John Addleman moved his family
into the property formerly owned by
|. G. Kepler last week
Knoll school gave a dance last week
the proceeds going TO Red Gross
They took in SIS.
]. Millest has rented the property
now owned by Mrs. Nell Hunt and
moved his family in last week.
Glenn Kepler. who has been work
ing up in the Muddy country came
home last week to stay for the win
ter.
Elmer James and Pearl Kissinger
were married at the home of the
bride Sunday afternoon. The we'd
ding was a surprise to their friends.
They will go to housekeeping in Delta
soon. A crowd OF young folks gath
cred Monday evening and gave them
rousing charivari and were treated
to nice refreshments.
Willis Davis drove to Ridgway Mon
day and conducted big stock sale.
A jolly. crowd Of young folks sur
prised Miss Stella Blessing Monday
eve. in celebration Of her fifteenth
birthday. They brought a number OF
nice gifts and remained until a late
hour. Light refreshments were serv-
ed before leaving
Bill Rustler and wife are down from
their summer camp for the winter
A seven pound baby boy was born
Sunday morning to Mr.. and Mrs.
Octave Corrand. The mother liz the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Marsh.
Mother and babe doing nicely.
A. ID. Wilmot had his eye put out
when hauling wood near the Fairview
mine recently. He is still under two
doctors care and suffering greatly
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Goddard received
word last week that their son Roy
had enlisted in the national army.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Simpson, who
moved from here to Oregon a year
or SO ago. returned Monday to re-
main. They are staying ut present
with Mrs. A. Conrad. Mrs. Simpsons =
mother.
Fern. the little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Chaney, had her tonsils
removed Monday and IL doing nicely
Mart Thorpe is expected home from
Telluride to spend the holidays with
his parents.
Mrs. Nancy Goddard. who has been
confined to her bed with grippe, is
able to be up and around again.
A number of directors and stock
holders OF the North Delta Canal
made a trip Wednesday to inspect
and decide on plans to insure an
abundant supply Of water for the com.
ing season
The Delta independent., 1917-12-21
Another Letter from Byron


S. S. Tyler, New York. Dec. 6. 1917.
My Dear Mother
Owing to delay in getting the ship
ready, we could not sail when we
thought we would. am giving this
letter to the pilot to mail. as the next
time | hit land ! will be over there"
l send small clipping out of the
in Newark and they wanted to praise
The papers are not allowed to print
anything that happens now and the
only reason they printed this was be-
cause the captain OF the ship lives
in ewark and they wanted to praise
him.
The secretary of the navy will not
allow the companies of steamships to
give US reward or extra pay. One
ship that sank sub. wanted to give
thousand to each man of the gun
crew, but were not permitted to do
so The department says we are
lighting for our country and not for
money. 1t has caused lot of dissat-
lsIacton among some of the giinners.
out in the long run think it is right:
Tor II we got such sum of money
II would cause much dissatisfaction
among the men of the navy who
couiu not get on a merchant ship and
nave chance. So the way 1t runs
now. there is less ill-feeiing than there
would be the other way
am in charge of the aft gun which
was the one that sank the sub.
Please send this letter to dad.
Best love. Your son, Byron
The Delta independent., 1917-12-21
AUSTIN LADY SUGGESTS WE
HELP HE "OTHER FELLOW

About three months ago in New
York City was instituted movement
known as "The Other Fellow" move,
ment. It's spread has been rapid and
already people in all sections OF the
country are becoming alive to me
Importance of conserving the time,
the substance and even the good spir-
it OF the other fellow.
This movement aims to awaken the
conscience first Of all. OF the children,
then of every other person till the
whole nation feels a responsibility for
the other fellow
The Christmas season gives an 'es-
peciaily good opportunity for unself-
ish thought and action. For several
Christmas seasons past we have been
hearing about the necessity for con
sidering the comfort and health Of the
clerk in the store. People are now
showing more consideration than
heretofore and by doing the Christ
mas shopping early. the clerks time
and strength are conserved and the
shopper benefits fully as much as the
one behind the counter.
We hear little less about the vel
fare of the postal employees. The
mail is so heavy Christmas week that
extra employees are required, valu-
able parcels are lost or mutilatcd and
everybody's temper is more or less
ruffled All of which is contrary to
the Christmas spirit.
Christmas is very near now, but
a few of us will still fail to realize its
approach until a day or two before
the 25th, when we will suddenly wake
up to say: BLESS mo. Christmas is
only three days off and that package
to Mary not done up yet"
Shall We not make an effort to get
our letters and packages into the
hands of the mail clerks within day
or two. so that the already overwork-
ed employees may not be additionally
burdened by our thoughtlessness?
Incidentally, our mail will stand
much better chance of reaching its
tination If mailed early.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-21
The Training Of the Army.

The beginning of winter finds the
WORK OF training on at full blast in a
hundred camps and stations. Not far
from half of the total number of men
training are encamped in the big Ma
tional army cantonments In these
the United States has 16 new cities.
each as large as Pueblo or Colorado
Springs,
Sixteen camps. nearly as big as the
cantonments, but not built as durabIy.
are housing the National guaro djvi.
siOns
TWO hundred and fifty thousand
men have Joined the regulars since
ne war broke out. There are II regtr-
lar army stations and camps being
used Tor the training of these recruits
seventeen stations are engaged In
training men for the navy and
marines are being turned out i'm three
more.
Not all the Aviation fields have
been finished. but In dozen of them
eooi-headed young men are being
taught to fight in the air.
Nine camps have Just rounded Off
the second increment of officers for
the Reserve Corps.
Five medical camps are in opera.
tion, and three camps for engineers
All or the larger camps have been
built In the last six months. The big.
gest National Army cantonments
were built in three months at a total
cost OF $150.0O0.OO0. Only little over
twice as much was required to build
the Panama canal. and that took ten
| years.
Something between six hundred and
seven hundred millions of feet of lum.
Der went into the National Army con
fonments. The figures for all the
army camps is about one million feet
In population the camps range from
300 to $1,000
The men in flying camp NAV
know one another as a small college
One OF the larger cantonmepts. nm
the other hand, contains as many men
as are In the city OF Denver between
the ares of 21 and As.
Living conditions In the camps mav
not be quite up to the top of the high
american standard. But IL can safe.
" be said that no large army of sol.
diers was ever houe.ed SO comfortable
before. There will be no freezing
this winter. Four of the cantonments
situated farthest north have steam
heat. The rest have to put up with
hot air systems. But an American
Army spent winter at Valley Forge
once without even a hot air system
The Delta independent., 1917-12-21

G.. W. Weaver and VIM. Wood mo-
tored to the county hub Wednesday.
on business bent.
Edgar Dick Is again In our midst
He reports everything prosperous In
the hill Section.
Rev. and Mrs. w. r. Manley and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Penley "Dodged"
from Delta on Sunday afternoon and
called on w. A. Loops and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Manley spent about
twenty-five years I'm India I'm the Telu-
gu Mission of the Baptist church.
They are located in the city OF Mad
ras. Mr.. Manley assisted In the mar
riage ceremony of Mr.. and Mrs.
Loops In India.
A mass meeting was held In Austin
last Friday night and 1t was decided
that certain persons In the commun-
ity could very readily be dispensed
| with. A committee appointed by the
meeting waited on Robert Pritchard
and Taylor Ashbaugh and broke the
news as gently as possible that they
would better find new locations
within forty-eight hours. They both
made hurried preparations and de.
parted within the time specified
NJ. +. Benefiel moved his large herd
of choice beef stock from his east to
his west pasture. ON Wednesday az.
| iernoon.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-21
Best House Bargain
in Delta

Two lots and a twelve room rooming
house, all furnished for light house
keeping. Located at 1926 Palmer street
Must be sold Mt once. Price $4,000 in
Guiding ali furniture. Terms 20 sui.
purchaser. Inquire OF Mrs. J. " Por-
ter. Delta. Colo. or phone CORA
The Delta independent., 1917-12-21
The tumblebug that rolls the ball

The tumblebug that rolls the ball
Along the path, no doubt
Supposes that the heaven may fall
And all the stars go out,
y he should cease to roll away
He only sees his lump OF clay.
There's many a man who in his pride
Thinks all the wheels would stop
" he should some day step aside,
Permitting things to drop;
The man who thinks he does II all
Is like the bug behind the ball
The Delta independent., 1917-12-21
Have

Yonr concrete done with power
mixer. II will do II right. and do II
quickly.
Coop. 218.O. J. d. HOLMES.
31-tf.