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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
CAN I. Retain !.
. PREMIUMS AND
VOID LIABILITY
Supreme Court Administers Re-
buke to Fire Insurance CON-
pany in Ruling
OPINION EXPECTED TO
STOP OVER-INSURANCE

A fire insurance company Whlcn re-
mains upon doubly insured risk, al
ter it has knowledge of such double
insurance, and retains all premiums
paid in on this risk, cannot AVOID liza
bility for loss upon its policy because
the latter contained clause to the Ell
feet that such policy, unless other
wise provided by agreement endorsed
thereon, should be void if the insured
should thereafter procure any other
contract of insurance, rules the North
Dakota supreme court in affirming
Judgment of the district court OF
Morton county, awarding George Yus'
ko verdict for $1,000 and costs
to the amount of $234.ll against the
Middlewest Fire Insurance Co. OF Val
ley City.
The ruling is one Of wide import
ance to the fire insurance business, .
tablishing a precedent which is 'ex'
pected to result in more care upon the
part of companies writing fire insur'
ance in this state, and which 1t is
hoped will aid in doing away with
the practice of Over-insurance, which
is said to have been common in North
Dakota.
History Of Case.
In 1912 Yusko procured from the
Middlewest Insurance Co. policy
protecting him to the extent OF 81 ,750
from loss on barn, livestock and grain
contained therein In 1913 the barn
was wholly destroyed by lightning
and the resultant fire. Yusko claimed
loss to the extent of $1,000; proof OF
loss and claim for payment were filed
with the insurance company, which
declined to settle on several grounds,
me most important of which was that
prior to the fire, the plaintiff had pre-
cured from the Northwestern Fire & !
Marine Insurance Co. of Minneapolis
another policy covering the same
barn. all without the knowledge and
consent of the defendant. The COM
pany further claimed fraud and per-
jury on the part of Yusko in sworn
statement of loss alleged to have been
furnished by him, and in which he
was claimed to have held that the to-
tai amount of insurance at the time
OF the loss was represented by the
policy. Yusko brought |
suit in Morton county, and jury sit
ting before Judge J. NJ. Hanley re:
turned verdict for the full amount
of his claim against the 'Middlewest |
company, with costs, making a total
Of $1,234.l1. The inSurance company |
then appealed to the supreme court
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
You, Can Shake Loose from
The Tortures of Rheumatism

treatment Of Rheumatism. It acts
directly upon the blood, which it
promptly purifes of all disease germs.
1t is a powerful antidote, and elimi-
mates from the blood all trace OF
rheumatic germs, building up and
strengthening the rundown system.
Write to-day to our medical d.
rector, who will give you valuable
advice regarding the proper treat
ment of your own case. Address
Swift Specific Co., Dept. I At.
lanta. Ca. --~.-..
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GERMANY Of ART Lost
IN BRUTAL. nACH|AE.
Continued from Page One.)

Continued from Page One.)
LINCOLN and Jefferson. Americans only
for America! All others should be
deported. Should France, England
and Russia fail, then Yankee Doodle
will go it alone until Germany is
wiped in the dust and compelled to
indemnify the debauched world to
the last cent"
Bishop Cooke has two sons fighting
under the Stars and Stripes for de.
mocracy. He, spoke with unusual
vigor, and his. address was received
with, marked enthusiasm by. the 300
delegates gathered here for the thirty.
second annual meeting of North Da'
kota Methodists. - !,
g., Review Of Session. "
The thirty.second session of the an.
nual conference of the Methodist Epis.
copal church met at Dickinson on
Oct, 10. Bishop r. ]. Cooke, d, D.,
presiding .. ~
Pastor Henry H. Frost of Fargo
preached the conference sermon from
John 1910
The bishop, assisted by the district
superintendent administered the sac.
rament of the Lords supper. s.,
A. w. Brown, secretary of the last
conference, called the roll, after which
the following officers were elected:
Secretary A. w. Brown vas reelected
and nominated his assistants, F. l..
Watkins, F. S. Hollett, S. F. Halfyard,
Ira E. Hammer, H. P. Cooper and G.
w. Cooper and they were confirmed
by the conference.
Statistical Secretary Edwin Bur.
ling was reelected and nominated his
assistants as follows: Grand Forks
district George Martin, w. f. Water,
w. l.. Bennett; Bismarck district, J.
H. Brown, F. W. Hedtke, w. R.
Thatcher; Fargo district, T. ]. Chap.
,pell, L. E. Watson, Victor Phillips;
,Minot district, Fred James, C. A. Arm
strong. T. S. Brown and J. MOrange,
Treasurer, H. H. Moore, who nom
mated his assistants, all of whom were
confirmed.
Thanks to Boothby.
A hearty vote of thanks was ex:
tended, by Rev. F.: F. BoOthby for
seven years of faithful service as trea'
surer of the conference. A large num-
Der of committees were appointed and
Rev. G. H. Quigley announced the
standing committees, all of whom
were confirmed. New men were re-
ceiyed by transfer into the confer.
ence. Cecil Wesley Clifford from the
west wisconsin conference. Theodore
Sharpe from the Puget Sound confer
ence and Glen Davis" from the, Iowa
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
Hartford Convention.

~ The Hartford convention was con-
ventiOn OF delegates from the stntes
Of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode
Island. New Hampshire and Vermont
held at Hartford. Conn, December TO-
1914. 1t Nccamc Odious because us
proceedings were. carried on in secret
thereby giving color: to the charge thar
some of them were treasonablc an"
because"it adopted resolutions prnt'se'
ing against the war with England.
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EXAMINATION OF ARCHITECTS

Notice IS hereby given that an ex.
animation of candidates for license to
practice architecture in the state OF
North Dakota will be held at Fargo,
North Dakota, on Wednesday and
Thursday, Oct. "a and %, 1917, COM
mencing at $50 a. m. on each day.
Candidates will be furnished with me-
cessary drawing boards and detail pa
per. All other supplies and instru-
ments to be furnished by the candi-
date.
BY order of the board of architec-
ture.
A. VAN HORN, Secretary
Bismarck. N. Oak.
10-10, 10 II 20.
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the return.

A young recruit was on sentry near
horne depot one dark night when he
observed shadowy form approaching.
He Immediately gave the, challenge,
"Halt! Who goes there" Out of
the darkness came the hoarse whisper
of one Of his comrades. "Shut up!
ain't going I'm coming back!"
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By using s. s. s.

The germs of rheumatism are in
the blood, which is laden with mil
lions of the minute demons of pain.
causing untold suffering and bringing
its victim from vigor and strength to
almost helplessness. To get real and
genuine relief from this disease,
these disease germs must be COM
pletely routed out of the system
through the blood.
S. S. S. has been used for fifty
years with satisfactory results in the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
Triumph Of Justice.

When we attack only injustice, soon.
er or later we must triumph. In order
TO insure triumph. then, wish nothing
but what is just. Respect the rights
even of those who have trampled your
rights under foot. Let the safety Of
liberty. the property of all, without ex-
ceptiOn he sacred in your eyes, for
duty extends equally to all.-Lamen-
nails. -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
PIONEER FAMILY GOES
Mrs. A. H. Noltmier and Daught
=, - er to Minnesota

,Churchs Ferry, NJ D., Oct. 13.-ln
order that she might be near her
mother, who is 80 years old, Mrs: A:
H. Noltmier, one Of the oldest and
best known residents of this district
and her daughter Ruth, have gone to
Hutchinson, Minn.,y to make their
home. The Noltmier's were early
Churchs Ferry settlers and long have
been prominent in the progress OF
the community ,''As- -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
To Remove Rust stains.

To remove rust stains from any fab
ric take the juice Of a lemon and some
salt and mix together. Rub it well
into the material and then hang in
tie sun to dry. Repeat the, second
tine if the first doesn't bring all the
stain out. The second time the stain
will all be removed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
L|6GERW0IOD FARMER
TAKES CARBOL|C ACID
Dependency Over Home Condi-
d, lions Induces Mans Rash
~ re-
L IS ga,HN ACto

.Lidgerwood, n. D., Oct .13.-Gott'
leib, Huth,. residing seven miles south
OF Lidgerwood, drank the contents of
a two-ounce bottle of carbolic acid
sometime during the night and his
body was discovered by other mem
bers of the family when they arose
in the morning. The deceased is said
to have been Respondent because of
reyerses. A widow and two daugh,
tiers survive. s&s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
Linen Industry in Egypt.

Egypt was the center Of the linen
manufacture Of antiquity. The first
allusion to this fabric in the, Bible is
when Joseph. promoted. to the: dignity
of, ruler of the land of, Egypt. was
arrayed lin vestures Of fine linen -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
NEW CORPORATIONS

A charter was ISSUED today to the
c. P. Stone Furniture and 'UndertaN-
ing CO., of Grafton. centralized at Sl?.-
600 by c. P. Stone, Robert Mohagea
and Eliza beth Florence Stone.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-13
SUM MONS.

State of North Dakota, county Of
Burleigh. In district court, Sixth judi
cial district.
Myrtle French, formerly Myrtle Stat
ford, widow and sole heir at law Of
William y. Stafford, deceased,
plaintiff
VS..
Leona Frey Stafford, Leland William
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Proeurina OPTIONS.

Mr.. B. f. Thomas, U. S. government
engineer from the offices in Cincinnati,
is here procuring options for the pur-
chase of property between Front street
and the Big Sandy river from Webster
street to Clay street, for the govern
ment's use in connection with the
maintaining of it's locks as well as 9TH
er government property so that there
may be no hindrance or interference in
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Col. Musick Is Dead.

Col. William Musicls. aged 81 years
died at his home at Cannonsburg late
Sunday afternoon. He was one OF the
wealthiest as we'll as one OF the best
known men in the county. Col. Musick
had been sufferer for the past several
months OF cancer OF the face. The
cancer dropped out last week and the
patient appeared to be growing better,
but suddenly took turn for the worse.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Rev. c. M. Howerton and Family
Receive Royal Welcome.

Rev. and Mrs. c. NJ. Howerton and
little daughter. Alma Frazier who ar
rived here Saturday. received most
royal welcome. They are housekeep-
ing at the manse, which is most at
tractiye and up-to-date home. Rev.
Howerton preached to a large congre-
cation at the First Presbyterian church
Sunday forenoon and at Normal Sun
day night. Rev. Mr.. Howerton is a
Princeton graduate. his student life
having been much influenced by the
teachings and supervision OF Woodrow
Wilson. then the president of this
great university. Mr.. Howerton is a
strong theologian and most able and
forceful preacher.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Here Over Night.

Prof. A. c. Davis and wife Of Will
hanson, w. Va. We're overnight guests
at the home of DIR. A. p. Banfield, leav-
ing this morning for Burnaugh to be at
the bedside of Mrs. +. NJ. Newman. Mrs.
Davis is the only child of Mrs. New
man. and is just recovering from an
illness. She was unable to visit her
father, who died two weeks ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
NORRIS.

NJ G. Thompson was the guest OF
NJ. A. Pack last Saturday
James Judd, OF West Va, was Wis
iting his mother last week. Mrs. Fan
ME Newcome OF this place.
Earnie Miller was called to the bed
side OF his father, Albert Miller. who
is seriously Ill. Mr.. Miller lived in our
for several years. but for
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23

the past three years he has lived in
Ohio.
George w Moore OF Johnson county,
was here Saturday and Sunday. yiA-
ting his father in law, J, Il. oByan
Mrs. Albert McKInster was visiting
Mrs. j. A. Moore last week.
Ben Howard surprised the people In
general by moving cut OF our neigh
borhood.
Rumor says Ambrose Estep will
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23

success. and next week Rev. Mr.. Key
ser. wife and young son go TO Biloxi.
Miss. which is a most attractive and
healthful place. All OF the members OF
Rev. Mr.. Keyser's flock are devoted to
him and all are much pleased to have
him go for this rest. where he may en-
Joy the invigorating Southern breezes.
Biloxi is situated on the gulf of Mex
leo.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23

move into the Bills FRANCE house In the
near future,
J. v. oIiryRn has been suffering
with a severe sun pain In his head for
the past few days
MIss Margaret Judd Haya she has
had better health this winter than she
has had IN ten years before
Mrs. Mary Judd was the guest Of
Mrs. NJ. A. Pack Sunday afternoon.
SOMEBODY'S PET
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Returned From New York.

iting her son. Standard Smith and fam
fly in Oswego, New York, passed thru
here, enroute to Prichard, W. Va, call
ed by the critical illness OF her sister,
Mrs. Henrietta Prichard, who has ty-
phoid fever.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Reported Bold Robbery
OF Mr.. Davis.

Marcus Davis OF Paintsville. alleges
he was robbed by thugs Saturday night
OF $3.50 in money. at the Alger hotel,
where he was a guest, and that when
he aroused the robbers were In the
act OF trying TO remove a diamond ring
from his finger. Mr., Davis reported
the matter to the police.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Articles OF Incorporation.

Articles of incorporation were filed
for record in the office OF the County
Clerk Monday by Hager and Stewart
for the Beaver Elkhorn Coal CO.. with
a capital stock of $4,000, divided into
TAO shares Of 800 each. Stockholders,
James G. Serey, s. e. Hartman. John
NJ Hopkins, X. o. Brahdis and L. s.
Wilson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23

recovery. She is suffering from an att
tack OF grippe and bronchial trouble.
aggravated by grief over the death OF
her husband, Mr.. +. M. Newman. which
occurred about two weeks ago. Mrs,
Newman is prominent and much
loved lady and the news Of her hope
less illness will cause deepest sorrow.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Mrs. [. G. chatfield Very III.

Mrs. L. G. Chatfeld is seriously III
at hospital in Ashland, where she has
been removed for an operation. Much
concern is felt by her husband and
friends as to her condition.
She was operated on Saturday ev-
ening. Her condition is quite grave
LATER-Mrs. Chatfield died on
Tuesday morning,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
CATLETTsBURG NEWS
Death OF Mrs. Newman.

Mrs. f. NJ. Newman died at her home
at Burnaugh late Saturday afternoon
Of lagrippc, her condition having been
aggravated by grief over the death OF
her husband, which occurred only a
few weeks ago. Mrs. Newman was a
Miss Banfield, sister of DIR. A. p. Ban
field of this city. Her mother was the
only sister of the late X. f. Prichard OF
this city, Senator jerome Prichard Of
Bolts Fork and in fact, a large num-
Der of brothers, among whom We're
George Prichard of Grayson, Wylie
Prichard of Denton, long since dead.
Mrs Newman was sixty years old.
She is survived by only one child, the
wife of Prof. A. c. Davis of William
son. w. Va. The funeral occurred at
ten o'clock Monday at Kavanaugh
chapel, where the funeral of her hus-
band was held two weeks ago, with in
terment in Kavanaugh cemetery.
Mrs. Newman had for many years
been a member of the M. e. Church,
South, and was said to have been a
splendid christian character.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Rev. a. z. keyser WIN Go South.

Mr.. ]. M. York OF the NJ. E. Church
South, and other prominent members
of same, interested themselves in maxi
ing possible for their beloved pastor
Rev. A. p. Keyser, a trip to the Sunny
South. for the benefit Of his health.
Their efforts have been crowned with
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
From Louisa.

Mrs. Isaac Adams and daughter, Miss
Fay. of Louisa, were here yesterday en-
route to Richmond KY, where the lat
ter will enter the Eastern Kentucky
Normal School.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Waxne. Waat Virainia.

Rev. I. F. ]. McFiinster of the Wayne
Circuit Court, was a business visitor
at the office of DR.. A. p. Banfield yes
terday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Children Improved.

CHIuT6H ImpToVtu.
The several children of Mr.. and Mrs
Lum Thompson. who were so near to
death from pneumonia and measles
are thought to be out Of danger and on
the road to recovery, now that their
wants have been relieved and they have
had medical attention.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Returned From cinoinnati.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed S. Hughes have re
turned from Cincinnati, where they
spent severa! days, combining business
and pleasure.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Here Yesterday.

Mrs. Standard Smith. of Oswego,
New York. was in the city yesterday,
enroute to Buchanan for visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles War
rem.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23

To Be Operated On For Appendicitis.
Miss Anna Laura Womach, of Green
up, who is attending school at K. C. W.
Danville, was taken to Cincinnati for
an operation for appendicitis.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Mrs. Rardin's Condition Serious.

The illness of Mrs. ]. c, Rardin has
assumed critical stage and much
anxiety is felt in regard TO the same.
Mrs. Rardln is much loved woman.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
No Hone For Mrs. Newman.

DR.. A. P. Banfield spent yesterday
at the bedside of his sisters, Mrss F. M.
Newman at Burnaugh. He states that
there is no hope, whatsoever for her
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
Operated Upon.

Mrs. Walter Preston of offutt, who
had an operation performed on her
nose Friday, by DIR. Banfeld, returned
home practically relieved of a serious
trouble by the operation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23
From East Point.

George Price of East Point were here
yesterday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23

Mrs. Zach Justice I'll.
Mrs. Zach Justice is i'll of typhoid
fever at her home in Pikeville. She is
a daughter -in-law of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
H. Justice of this city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23

GENERAL BANKING
American Bank g Trust Co.
Northwest Cor. Third Aveut1e and
Tenth Strea
Day s. Night Bank
Southeast Cor. Fourth Avenue and
Tenth StFe9t
Firss National Bank
Southwest Cor. Fourth kvarnJe and
Tenth Street.
Huntington National Bank
Cor. Third Avenue and Tenth Htxnat
UniQp 9avings Bank q Trwt 90.
Con Ninth Street and Funrth Anafflfs
STOVES, FIXTURES, ETC.
A. =. Thompson Mfg. Go.
b31 Ninth Htteef
JEWELLERY
O. M. Wallace
928 Third Avenue
FURNITURE
Dickinson Furniture 90.
028 Fourth Avenue
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-23

and FURNISHERS
Notwithstanding Co.
926 Fourth Avenue
OxIey, Troeger & Oxiey
OH Fourth Avenue &
Pitts-Hays Co.
321 Tenth Street ~
Sam d Dave Gideon
94g Third Avenue.
Wright, Walker g. Co.
Ninth Street, Homrich Bid.
HARDWARE STORES
Groves-Starix Hardware %.
822 Fourth Avenue
Huntington Hardware Co.
Cor. Third Avenue and Ninth
Streets
G. NJ. Love q Co.
1910 Third Avenue
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Hill Piano Co.
947 Fourth Avenue
j. W. oool
315 Ninth Street
READY-TO-WEAR
The Rose Shop
oil Third Avenue
nent huntington Business Menu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
Barrie Pays Tribute 10
 Peer Who Loses Life i1
 Country's Flying SerDice

London, December 12.-Few men can have had finer tribute paid to their memory than the Appreciation" by Sir James M. Barrie of the late Lord Lucas of the Royal Flying corps, which the London Times has just published. Nor can many men have been more worthy of a nobly worded and highly con- ceived tribute, such as only Barrie could have penned than this patriotic fearless nobleman, the only peer of the realm in the British air service, who joined it despite the fact that one of his legs was an artificial one, and who lost his life while flying over the German lines.
 Among other things, Lord Lucas was the owner of Wrest park-it was his family seat--the splendid estate in Bedfordshire that was rented by the late Whitelaw Reid, and that was in occupancy by the former American am bassador at the time of his death. A captain in the Royal Flying corps, as well as in the Hampshire yeomanry, Lord Lucas was in his college days a mighty sculler and rowed seventh In the Oxford boat in 1898 and 1899. That he and Barrie were personal friends, the latter's appreciation shows clear ly. On November 10, Lord Lucas made flight over the German lines from which he did not return. Originally reported missing, his family have re- ceived official intimation that he is now reported to have died
 He was born in 1876, the son of the Hon. Auberon Herbert Ca younger son of the third earl of Carnarvon) by his marriage with the sister of the seventh and last Earl Cowper, who also held, among other titles, the baronies of Lucas and Dingwall. The airman-peer succeeded to these baronies on his un- cle's death in 1905.
 During the South African war, in which he was acting as a correspond ent of the Times, he was wounded, and his leg had to be amputated be- low the knee. After a year as pri- vate secretary to the secretary of state for war, he was appointed under secre- tary at the war office in 1908; from this post he passed in 1911 to the under secretaryship for the colonies; and later in the same year became parliamentary secretary to the board of agriculture. He was keenly interested in agricul- ture and a great nature lover. In 1914 he entered the cabinet as president of the board of agriculture and held this office until the formation of the coalition in May of last year, when he was one of the ministers who retired.
 He at once gave up political work and joined the Royal Flying corps, though he was many years over the standard age for this arm. Proving a skillful pilot, he soon gained his certificate and went out to Egypt, where he saw a good deal of service. On his return to England he was engaged for some months in instruct ing recruits for the flying corps A few months ago, while he was coaching a pilot, his machine dived and the pilot was killed, but Lord Lucas escaped. He Was offered the command of squadron but refused promotion until he had gNined experience on the western front. He had only recently gone out to France.