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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-13
Sore Throat, Colds
Quickly Relieved BY lsan,lln's
Wizard OIL

Hamlin's Wizard Oil is simple
and effective treatment for sore
throat and chest colds. Used as ;
gargle for sore throat it brings quick
relief. Rubbed on the chest it will
often loosen up hard, deep seated
cold in one night
How often sprains, bruises, cuts
and burns occur in every family, as
we'll as little troubles like earache,
toothache, cold sores, canker sores,
stiff neck, and tired aching feet.
Soothing, healing Wizard Oil will al
ways bring quick relief,
Get it from druggists for 80 cents.
If not satisfied return the bottle and
get your-noney back.
Ever constipatcd or have sick
!, headache7 Just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant kttle pink pills. 80
etats. Guaranteed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-13
SOMETHING TO WORRY ABOUT

AS if we haven't already enough to keep our
minds busy, with war and the high cost of living
And our friends, the learned astronomers, who
study the heavens just as carefully as the average
fellow does the innermost recesses of his pocket
book day before pay, are intent upon adding to our
load of worry burdens. - H..
They-some of then-beeve the sun is going
to explode. sasSHN"SI III,
One of them, writing in Popular Astronomy
points to the fact that our sun is of advanced age
and predicts it's finish the leading figure in our
solar system. He finds that our sun has contract
ed 100000 miles from each side, thus giving it's
hot center 186,O0O,0O0 miles less of room
So you see the suns center is rather crowded
for space. Something like the hree-room-apart-
ment couple when visiting relatives begin their
summer vacation drives. Is,
All this sets Mister Astronomer to wondering
as to how long the sum- considering it's extreme old
age, can stand the strain. .F - -
# it doesn't and the final big blowout comes,
what will happen to us? Of course, we'll admit
it'll be goodnight" sum-" but how about us earth
worms? Will we suffer an everlasting parade of
heaNess days? Will every day BE night 81 wiz
the Yarth cool off and become great hunk of ice?
h, no; nothing like that!
Nhep the sun is aptapeously resolxed ,to- :
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-13
You Can't Rub 1t Away;
Rheumatism Is IN the Blood

tism until you cleanse your blood ~
the germs that cause the diseass
8. 8: S. has never had an equal a =
blood purifier and scores of suffersrs
say that it has cleansed their hlood -
Rheumatism, and removed nj tr.ce
Of the disease from their system.
Get 4 bottle OF s. s. q st .,,,,.
drug e!. st9te, snd ct on the right
cial medical advice, you can obtuin Il
free By addressing Medical Dirsc -. :.
swift Laboratory, Aaaata, CA ~ ,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-13
SH-AMERICANS a
ORGANIZE RED CROSS

= New Leipzig, N. D., April 13-Fin.
nish settlers of this section have or
ganizel a Finnish-American Red Cross
branch which is doing effective work.
The Firms have also organized a War
Savings society which has 90 mem.
bers and whose membership is rapidly
growing. Peter Lukins is president
and Rudolph Ruana secretary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-13
inirnents Will Never Cure.

Liniments Will Never Cure.
II you are afflicted with Rheuma.
tism, why waste time with 1iniments
lotions and other local applications
that never did cure Rheumatism, and
never will?
Do not try to rub the pain away,
for you will never succeed. Try the
sensible plan Of finding the cause Of
the pain, and 90 sitter that. Remove
the cause. and there can BE- no pain.
4 Yovwill never 10 rid u .lsEf Y
HJNEmHN AAW
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-13
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-To exchange, 100 acres of
northern Minnesota land. No. i'm
provements except some fencing.
Will consider small modern house
for Equity in land. State price and
particulars first letters Address C.
r., Tribune. Ala st
GO TO MANDARIN,'S CAFE for
noodles and ch0p-suey. 215 5th St.
G.. S. Tuck. 4'14 1T
FOR RENT-Modern housekeeping
rooms, furnished or unfinished.
Phone 773. 4-l3-lW
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-13

Nat Goodwin bushingly acknowledges the soft
impeachment but doesn't tell who's going to be
No. 6.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-13

The German fleet may come out, says Lon
don dispatch. Yes, and we know how it'll come
out. Second.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-13

SUNDAY DINNER
Sunday dinner, to 8 o'clock, Grand
Pacific hotel. Price IS cents. O'Con-
nor's orchestra.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-08

q / have car equipped with
lighting system OF the grounded
t.nr. with dlmmlnE effect / am un-
aare 90 get any light, either bright
or dim In the bulb Of the lamp
grounded 10 tho frame, while the
Sub I'm tho other lamp Will hghi
bright only The ammcter shows no
dIschargc when switches are or
/ have carefully examined tho con
nrctions and wiring and can lind no
short circuits nor poor contact Al
fuses are intact. n the bright switch
R thrown on. one headlight bulb,
lights. when dim is thrown ON, n i'm
mcdiately goes out The switches
are In good condition, as ammetot
registers discharge when they are
thrown on
Can you suggest whore l should
look for the-trouble' y \.
A assume that tho wiring or
your lghs Us Of tho series type.
where one wire goes from tAc switch
10 ono lamp and then, from this TO
the other and thence 90 the ground
II this Is correct then I feel conf
dent that you have a short circuit
between the two lights ! am a lit
tie puzzlcd 10 understand why tho
light will not burn dim hut account
FOR this by believing that the short
s very close 90 the bulb which
lights and probably In the socket
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-08

there being slight shor circuit
across the light socket also.
You could prove this by connect
INK the two wlrcr of the good lamp
together n the short was at the
socket the ground lamp should now
lght while II In the wire between
the two lamps The ammcter Will reg
ister dIHcharge though the lamp does
not light Tho ammetcr Will NOT
show the short when the swltchos
are OF
Q have a 1917 t) car. For
several months there has been an
noyIng me a continuous grind. which
seems 90 como either from the def
tercntls or tho transmission OF the
car. This grind makes Itself present
when running on a slight Incline al
tho rate ~ 10 or rs miles an hour IN
high gear. when running In second
gear % H much louder than ever and
causes much attention Of pasainl
pedestrians / have taken the car
20 M" service station several times
tu have this grind eliminated. but on
each occasion 10 no avail
VIII YOU kindly suggest some way
in which ! may eliminate this grind,
or do YOU think that IL is natural fot
the car 90 make this noise, especially
when ruSu.ng in high gear az IN,
rate OF 10 or rs miles an hour'
W A. W.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-08
ELECTRIC TAXICTB PROVES
SUCCESSFUL IN AMERICA

The electric taNlcab installations
In several American cities continue.
after prolongrd and cxacting tests.
10 give excellent service. Their cost
ot operation Is considerably below
that OF gasoline taEicabs and none
Of this type approach tho electric
IN quality OF service. including safe.
~. cleanliness, noiselessnoss depend
ability absence Of obvious odors, and
ability 20 negotiate quickly dense
traffic encountered in thickly popu-
lated urban districts
Shortly prior 10 our entrance into
tho war plans we're maturing rapid
~ for the Inauguration Of extensive
electric taNicab service In New York,
Philadelphia and other large cities,
the initial installation IN New York
city 10 hace consisted OF five hun
drcd such cabs which were 10 have
been augmented 20 meet the ineyl-
table demands which we're anticI-
pated. when financial conditions
will permit. this development will be
launched
Electric taNlcabs hsvc been used
successfully I'm several European
cltics for a number OF years in some
OF which preferential rates applied
In the matters Of licenses and taxes
as II was realized that electric taxi
cabs and their operation possessed
features ~ advantage 90 the muni-
cipalitics. ..a
While several proposed electric
taNicab installations IN Europe are
pending. advices received the middle
of June state. that owing To tho
scarcity Of petrol lgasoline). a serv-
ice Of electric motorcabs OavlcnhHj
Is about 10 he inaugurntcd at The
Hague, Holland. and which may by
this time, he I'm operation
In passing Il will be of interest TO
note that I'm Detroit tho birthplace
" the modern successful electric
raSicah that these electrical convey
unccs are operated during the day
by women who discharge their du-
lies very satisfactorily
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-08

There is a certain amount Of
gear noiHe I'm an car. when runnini
on second speed and thcIc usually
r. "A slight amount OF hum from the
nIitercnual when running ON high
The noise, however. should not be
enough In thc 1Brer ctgn 20 be- an
noying The grind may come from
tho differenual, in which case it 30
most likely due to the pIuIou NOT. be.
ing properly set 90 may come from
tho transmission, MOST likely being
due to faulty bearing or ~ may
come from worn ur non .luhricAtcd
clutch throw collar
Ry taking up the rear floor boa rs
you will be able Co hear whether on
not the grind comes from tho differ
entail. while pressing slightly on the
clutch pedal while engine IH running
and car idle viii tell Rou N the
throw out collar is TO blame ann
inclined to believe that YOU Vu find
one OF the transmission urtrIurs
badly worn or with a cracked rlr,
way
. My engine Is not running right
I have a five passenger l Ip1.
model. four. cylinder. The org.u,
lacks power. She Will not eNmb even
"a small hill except on low ur Inter.
mediate gear. She also smokes
badly a blue smoke coming out of
tho exhaust even WHOM running ON
high The carburetcr also floods
tho gasoline coming out OF tRo Uf,
strainers at the bottom After sn,
runs awhile she gets all right
have run only about o#'mlIss thIs
season and used a gallon of r,In.
der oil and four gallons ~ lta1uno
Tho oil seems TO burn out ana
not get her overhaulod this season
She also stalls when / ann harsIn.
out Of the barn. one man told mo
my clutch WAS slipping
u.s.
A Your trouble is entirely due I'D
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-08

we see 40 many sausage ball
looms here every day that ] am con
stantly reminded Of Goodyear. "
writes ] A Rlalherwick. a former
Goodyear Tire & Rubber co. work
man. now stationed az % supply dc
pot neyf M battle front in France
Ever Aimee 0he breaking out Of tho
war this company has been making
observation balloons. known hWll-
fairly on tne bStde fronts as 'Ru-
sage. 10 furnish eyes for tho al
lied forccs These balloons can he
held at any desired height. while the
observer gathers military informa-
tion concerning the enemy and com
municates lt by telephone 10 tho SOL
diers below They are used eVteu-
sively by the artillery Tor finding
the range OF the enomy8 fire.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-08

Uncle Sam asks for loan Bet
ter grant il Buy war savings and
thrift EtampA
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
Safe Farming -.
Farm Machines Nil So/Ue Wo,1lps Food Problem
PAGE q
BY r. C. HOLDEN


Il final blow.
anything
absolutely life
machine has blocked the
Of the Z
IF Il
OF
according the food sent
Machines 4
possible by the general farm
in
O.
blowing Land"
fields
fighting will
this million
growing
U-bOat.
all battle fronts, all
spards speeding
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
LAST RITES FOR,
FOOTBALL STAR
AT THE FORKS
Private Funeral Services for
Lyle r. Helmkay Held
Saturday Afternoon.

Grand Forks. N. D., Oct. 14--Pri-
vate funeral services for Lyle r.
Helmkay. who died in Chicago on
Tuesday, were held Saturday after
noon at 2:3O O'Clock at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. X. C. Hunter, AS
North Fifth street. The body arrived
here, Friday from Chicago.
The death of Lyle Helmkay has
caused much sorrow here, where
he attended school for many years.
During his student days at the Grand
Forks high school he made a record
as football player, and was known
as one Of the best backs in the state.
When he entered the university, he
not only kept the reputation he had
made in high school, but added much
to it, with the result ,that during the
last year he played she was elected
captain OF the university football.
team. He played on the university
team during the seasons OF 1914
1915, 1916 and 1917 and his ability
on the gridiron was widely recognized
He gradated from the university last
June.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
NORTH DAKOTA.
p TO GIVE AID I
TO THE JEWS
Statewide Campaign for Suffer
,ers in Conquered Districts
is Undertaken,

In an effort to aid their fellows
who are living in the -war+stricken
countries, North Dakota Jews are 60
ing to conduct campaign on Oct.
23rd to raise $r00,000 Governor Lynn
~. Frazier has issued a proclamation
setting aside that date as Jewish Re-
lief Day. and he urges all citizens
OF North Dakota to help in this cause
North Dakota will be the third
state in the union to conduct state
wide campaign for the benefit of the
suffering Jews in Russia, Lithuania
Rounrania, Palestine, Galicia,, Poaand
and other war stricken countries.
North Carolina raised SAP 900 and
Mississippi raised $4,000. I'VE ex-
pect to raise 100000 in one day" said
Alexander Stern, mayor OF Fargo, and
treasurer Of the state campaign. This
will be the first time in the history
of the state that Jews have asked
for aid for their own charities outside
of members of their, own race. But
we feel that because we have given
literally to all war charities non-Jews
Will pot feel imposed upon if we ask
for help from Them
Henry Morgenthan. former ambas-
sadOr to Turkey, Louis Marshall, a
noted New York banker. Arthur Leh-
man. Jacob Billikopf, two noted New
York business men and Nathan
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
implements We Could Not Feed ourseves-Wth
Harvest I've Acres OF Grain Day
Men Can Harvest go Acres Day

Not Feed Ourselves-Wth
Acres OF Grain Day
Harvest 80 Acres Day.
of machinery and imple
\ = .e>. ST
fail. ? s q
All the 120OOOO00 did
which and cultivate and harvest
although
fertile
of the chase
Food 0 Machines.
the
To speed up hour and that means
planters tnat
dropas many want and drop them true
the
SOIL
rows to- the in alfalfa.
must have machines
OF artillery
must the decisive bato help win
America
kanee on the q machinery.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
PROPOSALS..

The board Of directors Of Hay Creek
school district No. 81 of Burleigh
cOdnty, N. D.. will receive sealed pro-
posals. until s o'clock p. M, October
is. 1918. for erecting q two onerclass
room frame or tile buildings within
the said school district. in accordance
with plans and specifications BY A.
Van Horn, architect.
Separate proposals will be received
on the heating system.
The right Is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
Plans are on file with County Super
iutendent Of schools. A. Van Horn and
r. j. Heltenberg- all Of Bismarck. N. D.
A certified check for 500 must &C
company each proposal
Dated at Bismarck, N. D.. Sept. a
P. J. Heltenberg, Clerk.
a. Hector Mclean. President
Bismarck, N. D.
~ .... 1s; 10 ls
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

WANTED
Have three quarters Of good farm
land and some cash. Land in Burke
county. N. p. Prefer dry goods or
clothing. G.. H.. Warren. Sherwood,
N. 10 10 Nov. /
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

10 FOR COUNTY JUDGE:
To the Voters of Burleigh County:
Having accepted the nomination for
the office OF county Judge OF Burleigh
county, and having been a tax payer
and resident OF Burleigh county since
1879, kindly ask your support on NO
vember 5, regardless OF party or fac
ton.
Yours respectfully.
10 r. ct. j. c. SWEET.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR r ENT-New cottage, all modern.
ready after September LET. Apply
to Finch Lumber Co.. Phone II.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

First and Last Thoughts.
In matters of conscience first
thoughts ar" best: in matters Of pru-
dcnce last thoughts are best.-Robert
Hall.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

Strauss, the lannon's philanthrOnst
are heading the national committee
which is raising $4,000 900 to De sent
to their stricken brothers in Europe.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR SALE|Pianos and Photographs.
only q few left over of the G.. w.
Cochrane stock will be sold on easy
terms and prices. Call or write
Room 40 Annex Hotel, Bismarck,
. N. D. 10 10 II st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR SALE-Expecting call to military
service soon, all my household goods
ARE offered for sale. Phone, $40 or
call 11S Avenue A. DR.. NJ. w. Roam.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR SALE OR TRADE.-The only
hotel in good North Dakota town of
1900 population. Will take land or
- resident and lots. Write ~644 Trib-
una. 81 10 II 12-t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

WANTED-Electric pump engine, l
or IL horse power. Write, DC.
Currant, Box 2S5, New Salem. N. D.
-E 10 l mo
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR SALE-Electric range, reason
able, in first class condition. SOB
Ninth street. Phone 596U ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR SA1E-All kinds OF farm and
city property for sale. Buy, direct
from owner. save real estate mems
commission. Prices low, terms easy
Address G39 Tribune. 10 5 Ct
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

LOST-Bunch of keys. Postoffice and
other kinds. FinderN please return
to Tribune GAO. T.
q" 1O76t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
MISCELLANEOUS

one mahogany rocker. Call 40S End
street. = ~ 10 IL 1t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

Tribune Want Ads Bring Results.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR SALE-Deering corn picker,
practically new, and in fine condi-
ton. Make me an offer. r. w.
Lumry, 324 4th street. Phone 1853.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
TRIBUNE CLASSIFIED COLUMNS
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES

- ! $3.50 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES
TermsSt h-N
will be charged the rate two word f"
echadd alwod.M
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR RENT-Two all. modern rooms.
nice and warm for winter. Sc and
81 per month. Call at 713 3rd st.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

heat. 1921 9Th street, or Phone 6l9R.
= 10 | Wk
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
ROOMS FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room.
122 Avenue B. Phone 510X.
10 "a IF
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
ROOMES WANTED

WANT TO RENT-Light housekeep-
ing rooms or small furnished house
for. the winter. Writet643, Tribune.
- .s@'a ~ 10 - 2t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
FOR SALE OR RENT
HOUSES AND FLATS

FOR Rents room house. all strictly
modern. Inquire. PIG Thayer. Phone
3S9L. Joe Dietrich. 49,.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

WANTED TO BUY--Electric pump
engine, / or 1.l.2 horse power, d.
rect current. Write Box 2S5, New
Salem, n. D.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

EUR RENT-A. good garage at GU 6th
street. v-. a.. 10 II 1t
FOR -SALE-Furniture Of six room
|. house. 100000 il taken before Sat.
urtlay. Is Thayer street or Phone
672K or 448. 10 10 st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

=. : POSITIONS WANTED 49,
WANTED-Position by man and wife
on farm or ranch. Have had five
years experience as foreman ON
ranch. Write 645 Tribune
t.. 10 II Wk
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

TO ] mo.
FOR FIRST CLASS CLEANING and
pressing call at Eagle Hat Works
and Tailor Shop. Phone So.
'' Q & 16 [
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR RENT-Newly furnished rooms
in modern house, Gil 7th street.
10 IA St
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

ROOM AND BOARD for two young
men, Phone 491.. /.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR RENT-Modern, 8 room house
Inquire O. w. Roberts. Phone Is: or
ISL. 10 II tt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

fUR RENT-TwO houses, electric
lights and water. Inquire 3O7 South
Seventh or Phone 1855.
. s,.5. -. -.,... - E IN ~ a.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14
HELP WANTED-MALE
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

WANTED-Girl for light general
housework. Apply l1O6 Avenue d.
A. q. 80. 10 ~ Wk
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

WANTED-Girl or middle aged WON.
an for general hOusework. $40 a
month with board and room Dohn's
Meat Market. 9 30 tt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR RENT room mousse. Phone
600. h tts. 10 10 st.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

10 - ct.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

tISeSuelttS CONTAINING
each additional word.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-14

FOR SALE-A new S-room house. All
: strictly modern, oak finish. floors
hardwood: In fine residence district
M. w. Neff. sac Ave. B East. 10 10 ct
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-25
Lloyd George. House.
Harold Spender. In the Centul

Harold Spender. in the Century.
The front door OF No. 10 Downing street
closes behind you,. and you flint yourself
in a small square hall adorned on all its
walls with the horns and skulls Of deer
and antelope. the gift OF some sporting
premier. Then you pass down a long pass
age. and notice in an alcove on the left
a singuarly exquisite bust Of the younger
Pitt. 1t Is Pitt at the finest moment Of
hts youthful !dealism. Pitt. the "boy
minister" At the end OF the passage is
another hall, larger and we'll warmed. On
the left is a partition curtaincd off as a
waiting room for visitors: on q mantle
piece within that partition is a bust OF
Wellington as q young man. also sp!en-
did)y heroic. instinct with a kind Of spot
less integrity.
The cabinet room is Mr.. Lloyd Georges
favorite working room, and here he
spends most Of his days. It is singu-
labors. The doors on each side open into
the rooms of his secretaries. who can
thus be easily summoned. The big table
enables maps and documents to BIO laid
out with case. Here Populations can be
received without inconvenient crowding.
The war cabinet can Join the prime min
lister at any moment: and as they always
meet once q day, and often twice, the
prime minister can receive them without
constantly shifting his room.
From the council chamber, on the first
floor, you mount by a corkscrew stair
case to the upper rooms. The walls Of
the staircase are lined with e~ngravings, in
historical order, Of the prime ministers Of
England. presented to Downing street by
private beneficence. AS you mount. you
seem to be moving In the gaze Of those
great presences who have peopled the
house, Chatham, Pitt. Canning. Grey
Peel, Disraeli. Gladstone.