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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-05

in Providence. after which they will be at home in Sterling.
The Keota news., 1917-03-02
Your Last Chance

Recently we published in these col
umns an offer of The Youths Compan-
ion and McCall's Magazine, both for
full year. for only 81. 10. including
Mccall Dress Pattern. The high price
of paper and ink has obliged McCall's
Magazine to raise their subscription
price February to 10 cents copy and
rs cents q year-so that the offer at the
above price must be withdrawn.
Until March 81 our readers have the
privilege of ordering both publications
for a full year, including the choice OF
anv 16-cent Mccall Dress Pattern, for
only 81. TO-.
The amount Of reading, information
and entertainment contained in the
Afty-two issues of The Youths Compan-
ion and the value Of twelve monthly
fashion numbers Of McCall's at e2.10
offer a real bargain to every reader OF
this paper.
Our two ut one price offer includes:
The Youth . Companion-62 issues
2 The Companion Home Calendar for
l0I1.
McCall's Magazine = IL fashion
numbers.
One 15 cent McCall's Dress Pattern
your choice from your first num-
her of the magazine-if you send .
cent stamp with your selection.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
st. Paul St., Boston, Mass.
s.,tseriptious received at this once.
The Keota news., 1917-03-02
Therein lay Danger.

Therein Lay Danger.
A new arrival at certain bOartliI 3
house was a man who had taken part
in a famous Arctic exploration, and ut
dinner time he often regaled the other
boarders with stories of his adven-
lures.
"Yes," he said, after one particu-
larly thrilling description, I'VE were
slowly starving to death. Just when
things were at the last gasp, one fel-
low had an idea; he cut up our boots
and made soup of them, and"
Hush, hush!" hissed all the other
boarders, anxiously. Don't let tho
landlady hear you"
The Keota news., 1917-03-02

Mrs. Joe Milford, of Sterling, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Simms, 1T Boulderado Ranch.
Frank Ernst, of Lafayette. Colo, 10
here for visit with his brother, O. N.
Ernst and family.
The Methodist Ladies Aid collected
$35 for dinners served at the Burkholder
sale last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs John Deal we're Sterling
visitors Tuesday.
When you look your best zee Fortner.
The Keota news., 1917-03-02
Notice Of Application to Lease State

Notice Of Application to Lease State
Office Of the State Board Of Land Commission
ers. Deuver. Colorado. Fob. q, 1917
Notice is hereby given that Tho Sterling Oil
Co. whsse postofice address Is Sterlins Colo
has made application No. A7llO to lea.e the
following described School Lands, situate in
Weld County, Colorado. to-wit:
All Of section 16, township north. range 81
west; all Of section IS, township 10 north. range
81 west; all Of section Is. township 10 north.
range So west.
Above application being for the purpose Of
pros peosing for and the production Of oil and
gas.
Notice 10 further hereby given that all otheE
persons desiring to file an application to lease
all or any part Of those tracts Of land most dis
same in this olnce prior to March 30 1917. a.
no other application TO lease the above do
scribed lands will be considered after said date.
RAYMOND MILLER. President, State Board
O6 Of Land Commissioner.
The Keota news., 1917-03-02
The Markets Compared

These Keota quotations are secured
from the local dealers on Thursday. and
being subject to change. should be taken
merely as an indication Of the market.
The outside quotations are the latest
published prices obtainable At time Of
going to press.
The Keota news., 1917-03-02
Notice of Application to Lease statl
La1d

O6ce Of the State Board Of Land Commission.
err, Denver, Colorado. Fob. ~. 1917
Notice IL hereby given that Fred J. Thooan
whose postof3ce address 10 Bushnell, Nebr., has
made application No. A70ll TO Lease the follow.
inssdescribsd School Lands, situated in Weld
County. Colorado. to-wit:
All Of section u township II north range 50
west.
psrsons desiring to dls an application to lease
all or any part Of this tract Of land must dle
Same In this Office prior 70 March 20. 1917, a.
no other application to lease the above do
scrihed lands will b considered after this date.
RAYMOND MILLER, President Of the State
06 Board Of Land Co0missiooers.
The Keota news., 1917-03-02
Did Yea Know That

~s~s . W oASVw Assoo
Sundays wind storm cheated some
Keota yuong people of delightful
drive?
The loss aforementioned was recon-
pensed for by = pleasant afternoon with
Harry Wecas as guest at the Krum
domicile?
Floyd Olsen is qualifying for the
position Of chief water-boy in Keota?
Electric lights would be good thing
for Ksota!
Jos. U. Painter ID thinking seriously
of getting Ford?
The Keota High School will put on
the play. "A High School Town." on
March 10?
Max Waxham has promised free air
for the lazy?
Verne Stanley is developing . strong
liking for Swedes since the recent stock
show at Denver!
J. U. Painter and C. o. Dodder have
formed pool to buy the Kaiserhof
hotel on the instalment plan?
1t is the prestige Of the name of
"Weld" that makes the crops grow
along dry Crow Creek?
Lloyd Andrews took Thursday evening
dinner at the ''bread box?
The Greeley motor car now leaves
Briggsdale at l :35 p. M, instead of lilo
a. formerly.
For Sale: A full blood Duroc Jersey
boar. Frank E. Gray, Morningside
Ranch. Off
Miss Bessie Parsons started work last
Friday - clerk in the w. r. Stewart
store.
Lands for sale, large or small tracts,
from 81 per acre up. Jos. U. Painter.
The Keota news., 1917-03-02
Notice of Application to Lease State
Land

Land
Office Of tho State Board of Land Commission
ers. Denver. Colorado, Feb 81. 1917
j. Notice IL hereby given that Saml Oldum,
whose postofRce address 10 Grover, Colo, has
made application No. A7z12 to lease tho follow
ing described School Lands, situate in Weld
County, Colorado. to-wit:
All Of section IS township IL north, range 81
west.
Notice 10 further hereby given that all other
persons desiring to file an application to lease
all or any part Of this tract Of land must 6le
Same in this oflcs prior to March 20 1917, ~
NO other application to Lease the above de-
scribed lands will b considered after said date.
RAYMOND MILLER. President, State Board
O6 Of Land Commissioner.
Notice Of Application to Lease State
Lad
The Washington times., 1917-09-14

erst." the Secretary continued, when
say that there are three times a.
many ships in commission today as
there were six months ago. and that
ships andIlmore ships from enlarged
shipyards are being built"
The navy has increased its person
mel from 1882 a year ago to 232 $50
today, the Secretary said. The ave-
nues of promotion had been opened
wide "for the bluejacket to wear the
stars OF the admiral"
Il have no doubt the officer from
civil life will hght and shoot and die,
II God 50 willis II, side by side with
the same faith in the god OF battIes
as the Academy-trained comrades un-
der whom he serves" the Secretary
said In q closing word to the reserve
graduates.
May the sll-wiss Providence give
you strength to bear the world to an
early peace-a peace that shall insure
justice and right alike to all peoples
and all nations" he Added.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14

place. His father, who died some
years ago, served as Congressman
from South Carolina and later was
well known as q Washington attor-
ney and clubman.
Young Hemphill was educated at
the Preston School in Washington,
Tome Institute at Port Deposit, Nd,
and Princeton University. After
graduating at Princeton in 1915, he
entered the Riggs National Bank as
assistant paying teller. He retained
this position until he enlisted as a
chief boatswain's mate at Norfolk,
Va, on May 10. Less than two
months later. however, he was desig-
mated to take the course at Annapo-
lis. He is an enthusiastic yachtsman,
and made the civilian cruise last
year. He Is well known In washing
ton, being q member OF the Chevy
Chase and Quadrangle Club OF Prince
ton.
Kaufman Among Graduates.
Phillip C. Kaufman, son OF Victor
Kaufman. one OF the owners OF the
Evening Star, who lives at 110s New
Hampshire avenue, IL another patri-
otic young man who left his studies
to join the colors Immediately after
America entered the war. He was
studying at Princeton last April when
America entered the war. and imme-
enlisted as a sailor On the
submarine chaser Joy. Because of
his knowledge of naval affairs, he I,
was rapidly promoted to the highest |
grade an enlisted man can reach. In |
July he was ordered to Annapolis.
His family expect him to come to !
to spend a weeks fur |
Tough before going to his ship or the |
naval station to which he Is assigned. |
Neil B. walcott. whose parents re- I
side in the Manor House, 1924 Monroe |
street northwest. not only offered his |
beautiful yacht. the Fantana. to the
United States Government at the be- =,
ginning OF the war. but was among |
the hrst to volunteer for service
Immediately after joining the naval
forces he was assigned to patrol duty
aboard a vessel cruising in the waters
around Hampton Roads. He also serv-
Cd as recruiting officer and later was
attached to the commissary. From
Norfolk he was sent to Annapolis, His
papers show that he was the first
man to enter the naval
reserves.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
DAVID FRANKLIN HOUSTON,
Son Of Secretary Of Agriculture.
Houston's Son Younr..t

other distinguished men. Prior to his
wedding he was employed in the De-
partment Of Justice.
HouHtOn's Son Youngest.
David Franklin Houston, jr.. son NJ
the Secretary Of Agriculture, is the
baby" OF the class OF ensigns,- being
only seventeen and a half years old
Most OF the members OF the class are
more than twice his age, but he An
ished with the best OF them. What
he lacks In age he makes up in
stature, being six feet one inch tall
and weighing 1GO pounds
Franklin, as he Is known to his as
soclates, took part OF his prepara-
tory course at Smiths Academy in
St Louis, and finished at the Western
High School here. He passed an ex-
animation for entrance to Harvard,
and entered that institution last Sep
tember
When America entered the war he
left his studies and went to Newport,
r. l., where he enlisted for coast
patrol work He remained at New
port until July when he was ordered
to Annapolis to take the intensive
training course. While at Newport
he was commanded for his aptitude
for naval work, and also for his
efficiency as a chauffeur. having run
4 car for one OF the officers there.
Junlus Spencer Morgan takes into
the navy with him not only an en-.
viable record for preliminary work.
but also the name of the founder II
the famous house or Morgan.
Sewers Banking for NAVY.
Ensign Morgan is twenty-five years
old. having been born in 1892. After
a college education he entered the
banking house OF his grandfather In
New York. He got his taste for sea
life from frequent cruises on his
fathers pRlatisl yacht, the Corsair,
of which he frequently took entire
charge. Last year he went TO sea on
the battleship Maine on lengthy
cruise and won distinction for him |
self by his knowledge OF navigation. |
Because OF the record he mads last |
year he was designated to take the |
intensive course at Annapolis.
In 1918 young Morgan married Miss
Louise Converse, the wedding being |
one OF the most brilliant ever wit |
Messed by New York's smart set.
Ensign John Hemphill Is twenty
four years old. and the son OF Mrs.
John J. Hemphiil, OF 21os Bancroft
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
j. S. BUILDING
BIGGEST NAVY
INTHE EWORLD,
DANIELS SAYS

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Sept. IA
Plans Of the United States Govern
ment to build the worlds greatest
navy were officially disclosed for
the first time by Secretary Daniels,
in an address at the Naval Academy
today at the graduation Of 1872 en-
signs in the naval reserve
As an indication that the pro-
gram for the worlds greatest navy
already is well under way Secretary
Daniels divulged that the navy to-
day has three times as many fight
ing ships in commission as it had
ak months ago, as a result. Of war
time construction now completed.
Foreign Critics Answered.
any man Quits that the Ameri-
can people are ready to wage this
righ.-Jus war to victory" the Secre-
tAry declared after outlining the navy's
war preparations. he nseds only to read
the messages and acts Of the President
and the legislation and appropriation
eAA AgAu o - LlAL nave
paAsed CONGRESS. They answer efrec
lively and eloquentIy he suggestion Of
alien --itics that Amt ca is not en-
listed with all its resources to free the
world from the menace Of Prussianism."
President Wilson's big navy" speech
At St Louis on February 4 1916, gave
the impulse that has made possible our
- uTaHH
Daniels said In this speech the Presi-
dent said that there is no other navy
In the world that has to cover so great
an area OF defense as the American
navy. and 1t ought. in my judgment, to
BE incomparably the most adeQuate
navy in the world"
up to that time" Secretary Dan
iels told the res rye graduates. mo
national leader had urged upon the
people or upon Congress so large a
program, or given a vision of a navy
worthy Of the American republic. In
deed. the argument, brought forth by
what were then known as the big
navy people was for the second larg-
est navy in the world. their position
that there was no necessity for
ag navy bigger than that pos
by Great Britain They, in
o,ed, said that we did not reed a
heet Of British size. because we did
not possess colonies scattered through
every part of the world"
'ollowing close on the Presidents
.aration, Secretary Daniels added,
Congress adopted a three-year build
Ing program. increased naval appro-
nriations from an average OF Sl4G,-
5000 to S312. 00O. COO. made em---
ncY naval appropriations of 81 ,340,-
100000. and now has before II esti-
mates Of $500. .00o. 900.
"I am not publishing a military Sc |
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
ARREST NEGROFOR
THREE CAR THEFTS
AFTERLONGCHA

After . chase through four virEinIa
towns. Central ONCE DstsetiEs James
springnan. head Of the autosobTIs
squad. Brought back to wGshington
today Ralph Brown. . ainStssn.y year
old negro. accused Of taking two Of
three Automobiles which disappsarsd
from garages here last Thursday
night
whsh sprineman overlook Brown
at Orange Courthouse, va., yesterday,
the detsetivs said ne vas driving the
machine OF Mrs. Nay B. Hsrrfnf. OF
2oi2 Fourteenth street uorfhWsst,
which was taken from the garage in
the rear OF her home.
Handwriting the eolorsd youth to
the steering gear. spfingfnan made
him drive the stolen car all ths'way
back to W6shingt6h. Z distance Of
ninsty-six mllss, arriving sarly To-
day. -
Iftsr arriving here the detective
says Brown Aiso admitted taking the
automoolls of Mrs. Agnes n Finglss,
Of 1894 street northwest. which was
stolen from the Safage In the rear Of
s1t Thirteenth street nofthwast. the
same night that the Herring car dis
Appeared.
Mrs. FinsIss' car was seen to cor
ilde with . patrol box In the north
sast. and early the next morning Waa
found abandoned In san alley jn the
Eighth precinet. --p,s
In addition to these two cases.
today served on Brown .
vibrant charging him with also TAX
Ing the machine OF Blaine Elkins
from q garage In the rear OF the
Elklns home. 1876 Massachusetts Az
snue northwsst. on the night Of Aprn
%. 1919 The Eikins car also was re-
Brown zen under serinEman's sus-
oicion several days ago. and the DE-
.setivs learned that he had left the
:ity. supposedly for Richniond
Springman went TO Richmond, but
earned hia bird had foWn to Cor
louisville. Va The detective went to
hat town. arriving Just . few hours
Iftsr Brown had left He traced him
o Warrenton, then TO ManAssas, ana
inaliy overlook him At Orange Court
iouSs.
Brown gave his address a. 1919 o
treet northwest and his oeeupGtiol
Is chauffeur.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
CABINET OFFICERS
AND BANKERS SEE
SONSENTERN NAVY

Sons OF two Cabinet officers, a
scion Of one OF the weaIthiest fami.
lies in the world. athletes Of interna-
tional renown. and four other Wash
ington men were among the newly
commissioned ensigns welcomed into
the navy today by Secretary Daniels.
Secretary OF the Treasury McAdoo
and Secretary OF Agriculture Houston
were among the spectators at the
graduation exercises held in historic
Memorial Hall at the Naval Academy.
Both OF them beamed with pride as
they saw their sons attired in the
uniform OF their country standing In
line and being pronounced ready and
NJ 10 join the active ranks OF the
lighting forces OF the nation.
The brilliant audience which
thronged the hall included ]. Pier
pont Morgan, multI-millIonalre bank
er' whose son, Junius Spencer Morgan,
was among the graduates, and other
members fthe Morgan family, in
cluding the new ensign's bride.
The class OF men who completed
the ten weeks intensive training
course after practical experience at
various naval stations was q repre-
sentative body Of American democ-
racy. Beside the sons OF the Cabinet
officers and banker stood the sons of
clerks bookkeepers md men in even
more obscure walks Of life.
MeAdoo's Son Graduates.
Francis Hugsr McAdoo. eldese son
OF the Secretary OF the Treasury,
high In the class because
Of his training with the cIvilian-jAek-
les on the battlsship Mtine on its
cruise IN the Atlantic last year.
Ensign McAdoo ls only one OF three
sons Secretary McAdoo has given to
the country. His second son, William
Gibbs McAdoo. Jr, is a lieutenant in
the naval aviation service, and IL
now In training at Bay Shore, N. ],
His youngest son, Robert, eighteen
years old, is in the naval reserve and
is at present on ship doing patrol |
duty In the Atlantic.
Francis Huger McAdoo is what his
father calls "a born sailor" and In ex-
pected to give q good account Of him
self In the navy. He has had "a
after the sea" since early
youth, and was among the first young |
man In the country to volunteer for
active service.
On June 21. 1919, he married Mia,
Ethel Preston Mccormick In BaItI- 1
more the wedding being attended by
President Wilson and all the members
of his family; Vice President Mar
hail. members OF the Cabinet, and
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
WASHINGTON TO HOLD
MUNICIPAL WORSHIP

Washington win hold municipal
worship on the EIIipse Sunday after
noon At 4 O'Clock. It was announeed
today. This distinct innovation in the
form Of religious ceremonies will be
held In connection with the Marine
Band coneert
The Rev. Lucian Lee Kin5oIEing.
Episcopal bishop OF Brasil, will BE-
the principal speaker. Father LAWS
O'Hern, Of the bureau OF Roman
Catholic chaplains, has been invited
TO lead the prayer. and Secretary
Daniels has been asked to introdues
the speaker. Music by the Marine
Band will be interspeFssd throngh-
out the program The public win b
expected to join In the singing offrs-
ligious songs. The Rev. Earle VIII
hey. of the Vermont Avenue Christian
is chairman Of the committee
In charge
The Washington times., 1917-09-14

right now-frss yourself at once from
all corn misery. II will peel off
pAinlessly, in one complete piece, any
corn, old or young, hard or soft, or
between the toes, any calIus, or any
corn that has resisted everything else
you have ever used. Off IL comes like
magic. Guaranteed.
All you need is or 2 drops OF
"Gets-It," that's all, "Gets-It" Is the
only safe way in the world to treat
a corn or callus. It's the sure way
the way that never fails, II Is tried
and true-used by millions. Never
irritates the flesh or makes the toe
sore. II always works: peels corns- off
Ikea banana skin. 25c a bottle is all
you need pay for ''Gsts-It" at any drug
store, or sent on receipt OF price by
L. Lawrence & Co. Chicago. Ill.
Sold in Washington and recommend
ed as the worlds best corn remedy by
ODonnelrs Drug Store. Peoples Drug
stores, p. g. Atfleck.-AdVt.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
Vital Records.
BIFtha.

Births.
Daniel and Efhs webster, boy,
Albert and Christina Christian, rfr.
Robert n. and Helen v. Ashlen, boy.
John J. and kary J. Ring. boy.
william r. and Nary v, Wiiliamson. Etrf
samuel J. and Marie Clinkscals boy
Benz. p. and Fannie BiRlek, boy,
Rolls n. and Marion Brittsn. boy.
Lewis A. and Lorstts Herman. R1ri.
Manly and AarjorY MichAels, hoy,
kobert J.. and Helene J. Ksusa Eir
Frank b. and May II. Davis. Eiri,
AlvAh r. and Myrtle O. Ham, girl
ThomAa J. and Nora Burke boy
Clarence l. and Bessie u. Roger, K1rf.
John 4, and josephine NJ Mclean. EirI.
Jerry q. and Label Massey. girl.
cornslius y, and Mae 2. Lyle, girl.
Oscar and Lorrins JaHisa, boy.
BAnl. ?. and Jennie Jones gin,
James and Mamie Taylor, Eirl,
Henry II. and Marie hcJordon. boy.
Henson and Nsttis RSsdsr, boy
Uaolsan and Mary Carter. boy
Can and DsiciA Tanner. Eiri.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
Marriage LIeerses.

John J. Tebln. r., a. and Aary z. Isi.,.,
=. both Of Warrington. The Rev. 7. d.
williams.
Jehn 8. Lucas. %. and Graos p. KinE. IA
both o. Warrington. The RsV. ChaFIss n
Henderson.
jams l. Roach. H. Of Pittsburgh. p. ana
Dora Virginia Grim, u. Of Woodstock Va
The Rev Howard y. Downs
Percy Lloyd, q, OF Pittsburgh, Pa. ana
BarbarH v. Jordan, 10. OF Bowmans Va
The Rev. Howard Y. Downs
The Washington times., 1917-09-14

The W1more was q steel screw
steamer Of $500 tons, owned by the
Berwind-White Coal Company, of
New York, and registered at New
York.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
u. S. Steamer Sunk
By German U-Boat,
Crew of so Saved

LONDON, Sept 1.-THE Ameri-
can steamer Wilmore was sunk by
a German submarine Wednesday,
the admiralty announced today.
The crew was saved.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
192 CIVILIANS TAKE
RANK AS ENS|GNS
At NAVAL ACADEMY.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Sept 1.-THE
first emergency war class Of civilians
was graduated from the United States
Naval Academy here. today.
One hundred and ninsty-two young
men from all walks Of life and ell
sections Of the country became sn-
signs Of the United States navy, AFTER
. course Of ten weeks Of intensive
training providsed for - . Wartime
measure.
Two Cabinet offiosrs-sscfstaris
MeAdoo and Houston-oeeupied seats
reserved in Memorial Hail Tor parents
and relatives Of the graduating class.
Both had cons in the slsss receiving
commissions from the Secretary OF
the Navy.
J. p. Morgan. head Of the House
Of MorEan," Of banking famA. was
another proud father, who Witnessed
his sons grAdultion- He rushed
shoulders with men and women who
made financial sacrifices to come TO
Annapolis, many from acfo6s thu
Continent, to see their sons graduate
in the nrst class Of reserve officers
ever turned out At the historic in
stitution.
suesesSoP CIAAs IL Ready.
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels ds-
iivsred the commissions to the; new
ensisns, turned out as fuIl-nsdsed
officers OF the navy to htin man the
war fleet They viii make way for
. new class Of ressrvists who also
will be rushed through tan weeks
Of preparation for eommissiens.
While most Of the new offieers are
just experiencing their hhst naval
Dsrviee, quite q number took part IN !
the cruise arranged last year aad !
others have taken . course at the !
camp. ..,.
After having attended . banquet
last night at which good fellowHhip 1
between the old naval officers. in J
.luding himself, and the reserve Off
:ers was established, Captain Ebsrle.
IN introducing Secretary Daniels this
In q more formal way, vel
,omsd the ensiEns into the service.
He pointed out that ordinarily II
.akes four years. including nine
months at sea. TO fully equip q mid
Ihipman for the many duties required
II him 4
You win dnsdrstand," he Gaid,
that we are not expecting you to
Icquire all these qualifications in so
hort time. But we have endsav-
'rsd TO lay the foundations and give
'ou the skeleton on which We shall
,xpect you to build" v
After eompllmenting them upon the
'eports he had received from their
officers OF the way In which
hey had concentrated their snsrTy,
ard resolution toward
'qulpping themseiSas for their spe-
;iAl duty, Captain Ebsrle said: II
eel confident the school will be
faluabls asset to the navy in this
lime Of great eriais." ',
Following the exercises the new
st and youngest' ofhesrs Of the
avy. true to navy traditions. got
ight down to work. without loss Of
lme they scattered TO their various
hips While nothing has been
iven out, or will be permitted to be-
ONE public. II II understood that all
be members Of the new class will bs
ssignsd to duty aboard the mosquito
eets on coast patrol