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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06
If KIDNEYS and
BLADDER BOTHER
Take Salts to Flush Kidneys and
Neutraiize Irritating Acids

Kidney and bladder weakness result
from uric acid, says noted author
ity. The kidneys filter this acid from
the blood and pass it on to the blad-
der, where it often remains to irritate
and inlame. causing a burning, scald-
ing sensation, or setting up an irrita-
ton at the neck of the bladder. oblig-
ing you to seek relief two or three
times during the night. The sufferer
is in constant dread. the water passes
sometimes with scalding sensation
and is very profuse; again. there is
difficulty in avoiding it.
Bladder weakness, most folks call
it. because they can't control urina-
ton. While it is extremely annoying
and sometimes very painful, this is
really one Of the most simple ailments
to overcome. Get about four ounces
Of Jad Salts from your pharmacist
and take tablespoonful in a glass of
water before breakfast. continue this
for two or three days. This will neu-
tralize the acids In the urine so It no
longer is a source Of irritation to the
bladder and urinary organs which
then act normally again.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. harmless,
and is made from the acid Of grapes
and lemon juice. combined with lithia.
and is used by thousands OF folks
who are subject to urinary disorders
caused by uric acid irritation. Jad
Salts is splendid for kidneys and
causes no bad effects whatever.
Here you have a pleasant. effer-
vescent lithia-water drink, which
quickly relieves bladder trouble
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06
IIeine Safety Boiler Co. and Ocean

!Ieine Safety Boiler Co. and Ocean
Accident and Guaranty Corporation.
the question being whether the wild
ow is entitled to compensation under
the act. J. Harry Shook of New York.
attorney for the petitioner: William
II. CULVER of Portland, attorney for
the respondent.
Tuesday. Feb. 1S-At $50 A. NJ. in
the aldermen's room, City hall, Port
land, in the case Of William II. Wick
erson. injured Aug. 81, 1916. versus
Frank NJ. Vickerson and the Hartford
Accident and Ind. Co., the question
being a review of the agreement.
Clement F. Robinson. attorney for the
respondent.
Wednesday, Feb. 19-At 10 A. NJ. in
the municipal court room in Bidde-
ford, in the case of Martin Hector, in
jured Sept. 10. 1918, versus the Saco-
Lowell Shops and American Mutual
Liabilities Insurance Co.. the ques-
ton being review Of the agreement.
Eben F. Littlefield of Portland, attor-
ney for the respondent.
Wednesday. Feb. 19-At IL o'clock
noon in the municipal court room in
Saco. in the case Of Peter Efthim-
ladies'. injured Sept. 80, 1918. versus
the York Manufacturing Co. and Lib
erty Mutual Insurance Co., the ques-
ton being the matter Of additional
compensation. No attorneys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06
Husband Returns

A petition for annulment Of the
marriage ceremony which Nathan
Marcuse and Anna Virginia Gabrielle
Nilsson Of Portland entered into in
good faith just a month ago. Jan. 2.
with City cle.k WEIGH performing the
ceremony is filed in the Portland ST.
perior Court. 1t is filed by him with
her assent and acknowledgment of
the specifications. They believed that
her husband. John Nilsson. was dead
and they did not learn to the contra
ry until Jan. 5. They are seeking this
annulment in conformity with the
statutes. Chapter 66, framed to rem
edy ceremonies of this sort of which
there is doubt as to the validity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06

Governor Carl T.. Milliken has
made the following nominations,
which are posted under date of Feb.
at the Executive department.:
Trial JUSTICE. Frank Withee.
Madison.
Notary Public-.Alfrcd +. DeLuca.
Portland. GO Fore street,; Oscar II.
Emery. Camden: Charles f.. Quincy.
Portland; William Ltavitt, Portland.
<Chase- Coz: w. w. WILDER,
Portland.
Justice of the Pcace-Ansel l..
Bracket. East Sebago: Henry f.
Cash, South Portland: Albert =.
Cushman. Bangor (Merrill Trust Coz:
Charles William Verrill, West Minot;
Murray b. Watson. Auburn (S3 Main
streeD; William NJ. Warren, Bangor.
(Bass Building).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06
Portland Wills Allowed

: Among the wills allowed Tuesday
by Judge Reed of the Portland Pro-
bate Court was that Of Henry G.. Bey-
er, late Of this city, who left a large
estate. George w. Boyer and Henry
G. Boyer. Jr., were appointed execu-
tors. The will of Charles A. Plum
mer. late of this city, and Mary r.
Plummer. was appointed executrix.
The estate is valued at $450,000. The
will Of Solomon Johnson, late Of this
city, was allowed and Peter c. Eskil,
son was appointed executor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06

5000 to Nurse
The will Of Charles Plummer Of
Portland, who died Jan. IA leaving
property valued at s450,G0o. was al
lowed by Judge Reed Of the Portland
probate, court Tuesday. and the
widow. Mary r. Plummer. who is the
principal beneficiary. was appointed
executrix. A bequest of $4,000 is left
to daughter, Mrs. Clifford Emerson
Of Newton. and the will directs that
her husband. Clifford Emerson. re-
ceive $4,000. Aside from a $4,000 be-
quest to the nurse Of. the deceased,
Flora F. Milliken. the remainder of
the sums willed away were small, and
the will directs that tho widow re.
ceive the remainder Of tho sstats. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06
Public Utilities

The Public Utilities Commission
has ordered a public hearing to be
held at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
Friday, Feb. IA. at its offices in Au-
gusta on the petition of the Coburn
Steamboat Co. for authority to dis
continue on and after Nay l, 1919.
the business Of towing logs and the
business Of carrying freight on
Moosehead lake.
The company says in its petition
that 1t IL engaged in the business OF
carrying passengers. freight. express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06
Industrial Accident

The Maine Industrial Accident
Commission has assigned the follow
ing hearings:
.. Monday, Feb. 17-At O'Clock in
the aldermen's room in City hall.
Portland. in the case Of Bessie NJ.
Smith. widow of Warren H. Smith,
injured on Dec. 10. 1916, versus the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06
WEEPING ECZEMA
SOON RELIEVED
A Perfect Treatment For This
Distressing Complaint

Il had an attack Of Weeping Ec.
zema: so bad that my clothes would
be wet through at times.
I suffered terribly. l could get no
relief until I tried Fruit -tives Cor
Fruit Liver Tablets) and SCOTIA
Saliva The first treatment gave me
relief. Altogether. have used three
boxes Of SCOTIA Saliva and two of
Fruit a -tives.' and am entirely WELL"
G. w. HALL.
Both these remedies are sold by
dealers at SOC. box. 6 for $3.50, or
sent by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited,
OGDENSBURG. n. Y.
"Fruit-a-tives" is also put up in
trial size which sells for 25c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06
UNION MUTUAL LIFE IN.
: SURANCE COMPANY
Portland, Maine
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The Annual Meeting Of the Union Mu.
held at the Company's office at Port.
land. Maine. on Tuesday the 4th dav
of February. 1915, at 1890 A. NJ, for he
purpose Of electing fou~ a, Directors in
place Of those whose .erm of office az.
pires. and to fill any ether vacancy. II
any. then existing in the Erard.
BY order Of the Directors,
SYLVAN b. PHILLIPS.
Secretary.
Portland. Maine. December 81. 1913.
b!lJdlat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06

Alfred c. Perkins. Groton. Conn;
Charles W. Riley. Lexington,
Mass: John II. Tucker. New
Haven, Conn; Daniel O'Donnell.
Woburn, Mass: Arthur +. Palmer.
Allston, Mass: George Woo1ey. New
Bedford. Mass: Henry Viliemure.
Manchester. n. H.; Felix O'Nei!. West
Warren, Mass; Benny Pendock,
Northampton, Mass; Joseph ]. o.
Melia. Stonehanl. Mass; Harry e:
O'Neill. Seymour, Conn; EVERETT
Il. WAUGH, soLok, Me-; Calvin
=. Woodward. Brookline. Mass: John
W. Hutton. Lowell. Mass: Thomas
r. Killion. Dorchester, Mass; Ralph
o. Kimball. Hooksett, N. H.: Charles
H. Mccain, Worcester. Mass; Leon
J. Manion. Marlboro. Mass; Alex
ander J. Pennala, Collinsville. Conn;
Vincent NJ. Reynolds. North Adams.
Mass; John ]. Hurley. South Bos-
ton. Mass; George ]. Kaskambas.
Attleboro. Mass: Fred c. Kast, Ros-
lindale, Mass; Earle A. La Fave, Wo-
burn. Mass: Emile Laferrere. Fall
River. Mass: Burton Caswell,
'YIrlo q pSoLI II N 'ueuaclls
Seymour, Conn; George ]. Dionne,
New Bedford. Mass: Eugene P. Dur
kin, Dorchester. Mass: Joseph Evans.
East Hartford, Conn; Buel J. Fer
guson. Hartford. Conn: John II.
Gardner, East Boston. Mass: George
E. Greeler. Hudson. Mass: Clarence
w. Griffin. Ellington. Conn; Joseph
Hoar. Brighton. Mass: George H.
Hunt. Boston. Mass; George d. Wal
dron, Bridgeport. Conn: John J.
Broadbrook. Bridgeport. Conn:
Henry II. Everson. Plymouth. Mass;
John a. Butler, Eoxbury. Mass: Den
mis- +. Herlihy, Sharon. Mass; Joseph
Il. Huntley. Winchester. Mass:
Charles l.. kriensen. Brighton. Mass;
George .Laganos. Lynn. Mass; George
W. Botelle, Waterbury, Conn; Jo-
seph II. Cronin, Newhuryport, Mass;
John J. Dwyer. Brookline. Mass:
Daniel Z. Sheehan. Newport, r. L.;
Thomas v. Smith. Maynard. Mass;
Samuel Wa;nstcin, Fall River, Mass:
Arcangelo Conciatore. Bridgeport.
Conn; Harold +. Gray. Townsend
Harbor, Mass: Daniel c. ]. Hall.
! Gorham, n. H.; James p. Kane,
Whitinsville, Mass; William J. Tai
bot, Worcester. Mass; Antoine +.
| Niera, Fairhaven. Mass; Fred A.
| Weisheit, New Haven, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06

head lake. but that the business of
towing logs and carrying freight has
decreased to such an extent that It is
now Improbable and that the said
business is annually decreasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06
CORRECTIONS

Wounded, Degree Undetermined,
Previously Reported Died Of Dis.
ease
Private Walter j. Mccain. West
Newton, Mass.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined,
Previously Reported Missing in
Action
Private Francis r. Collins, Fall
River. Mass.
Returned to Duty, Previously Re.
ported Missing in Action
Capt. Everett +. Ward. Lynn,
Mass; Private Robert Watt, Medford
Mass.
Enormously Reported Wounded Sc
verely
Private Arthur r. Adams, Wethers-
field, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-06

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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

Here is your chance if you are ambitious. 5 room house with a kitchen range and cooking stove. Lot 50x150; just the place for chick en ranch, sheltered from cold win ter winds. All for $500.00 cash. Address Box 73S, Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION


 In the District Court for the Dis
 trict of Alaska, Division No.
 one, At Juneau.
 H.. .L. FAULKNER, Plaintiff. LEAN V. RANKIN. Defendant. To JEAN V. RANKIN, Defendant. Greeting: |. In the name of the United States )f America, you are hereby con- handed to appear in the above en- titled court holden at Juneau, in said Division and District, and an swer the complaint filed against you n the above entitled action, within 'hirty (30) days from the date of service of this Summons and copy If said Complaint upon you, and f you fail so to appear and answer, for want thereof. the plaintiff will take judgment against you in the sum of Two Thousand Eighty Five and 40-100 ($2OS5.40) Dollars now due on a promissory note, and the further sum of Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, attorney $ fees, and wip apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said Com 9laint, copy of which is served herewith.
 The date of the order for the pub lication of this Summons is June 5th., 1919;- the period of publica- ton prescribed in said order is six (6) weeks; the time within which the defendant is to appear and an swer said Summons is 30 days after the completion of the last publica- tion. Dated at Juneau. Alaska, June 5th., 1919.
 J. w. BELL.
 Clerk. District Court, District
 of Alaska, Div. No. One. By L. E. SPRAY. Deputy.
 First publication June 5, 1919. Last publication. July 1O.. 1919.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

Notice of Restoration of Public Lands to Homestead Entry and oth- CT Disposition, Department of the In
 terior, General Land Office, Wash
 ington, D. O., May 12, 1919. Notice is hereby given that by Proclama- tion of the President dated April 16 1919, the two areas hereinafter de- stribed were excluded from the Gnu
 zach National Forest. Alaska, and that restoration to homestead entry in advance of settlement or other disposition, subject to valid rights and the provisions of existing with drawals, is therein provided for the public lands subject to disposition in the excluded areas, and that in accordance herewith such lands will be subject. where surveyed, to entry only under the provisions of the homestead laws requiring residence at and after, but not before, nine a.m.. July g, 1919, and will be sub ject to settlement and other disposi- tion under any public land law ap- plicable thereto at and after, but not before, am, standard time, July 1e, 1919. at the U. s. land office at Juneau. Alaska: In T. Is N, R. l
 w.. Secs. to g, inclusive, IS, n and IS; in T. 16 N, R. w., Secs.
 23, 23. 2s. 27. 2s, 32. 33, s4 and
 3s; in T. 13 N., R. 2 w., Secs. s, 6. '. 8, IT and IS: in T. IA N, R. 2 w.. Secs. 3 to 10. inclusive. 15 to 20 inclusive. 2s, 30. 31 and 32; in T, IS N.. R. ? w.. Secs. 10 to 34, inclusive: that part of unsurveyed
 fractional T, II N. R. w.. lying north and east of Turnagain Arm
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
CLIFF MATTHEW'S

CLIFF APARTMENTS
 On the cliff next to the Court house-"The Cosy Corner of Juneau"; 2, 3, room apart ments fully furnished for housekeeping. Clean and re- spectable. Suitable for small families, ladies or gentlemen. Each apartment a home by it. self. Strictly private In every respect, including baths, etc., Telephone service. Warm and comfortable. Reasonable rates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
ALASKA NOTES

A three-year lease with an option to buy was made recently on No. 5 Walnut creek, tributary of Fair banks creek The parties to the transaction were John Howie, own CT, and Fred Daidelich and V. J. Bo- wald, lessees.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

FOR SALE = Five acre ranch, partly timbered; suitable hog ranch. Neat little house, barn, garage, and other outbuildings. Only 1 mile and a quarter from Juneau. Price $500. Enquire Boston Store.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
APARTMENT HOUSE TO
 LEASE

If you are looking for an apartment house, this is an ideal proposition. All apart ments are modern, bright and comfortable, command ing fine view of the Chan mel; rooms only recently re- decorated and refurnished. House filled the year round. You can make money from the start. Will lease for term of years to responsible person. Address Box 503, Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
PUBLIC IS WARMED
 10 BUY COAL NOW

CHICAGO, June 11.-A Chicago dispatch quotes Harry N. Taylor, President of the National Coal As sociation, as a warning to the pub lie to buy coal now and predicting 5o,000,000 ton shortage in the bi- luminous production and s,000.00o tons shortage in apthrdcite grade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Seven room house; Gastineau Hotel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

Dry weather is causing innumer- able forest fires in the interior the damage to mine buildings and prop erty being considerable The fires are the worst ever known.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

Americas War for Humanity. Complete History of Worlds War, 600 pages with nearly 100 magni- ficent pictures. Pershing's Own Story, $2.00; Life of Roosevelt, $2. Orders filled promptly. Address J.. w. Poeth, Box 233, 'rreadwell, Alas ka.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

Some of the largest logs ever seen in Alaska were recently taken to the Wrangell mills. They had to be blasted to fit the saw. They were cut near Petersburg.
 The Rampant lodge of the Yukon Order of Pioneers will fly service flag with one gold star in honor of Al Wissel, who lost his life fighting in France. Although considerably over the draft age, MT. Wissel, who was sourdough, volunteered for service. He was mortally wounded and on his death bed he asked the nurse to send letter to his lodge telling of his death. The flag was made at Fairbanks and on the first trip of a boat up the river this spring the red-bordered flag with it's single gold star will be given into the hands of the Pioneers and rev erently hung in the place of honor in the log cabin on the banks of the Yukon which is used as a lodge room.
 Dry weather is causing innumer- able forest fires in the interior, the damage to mine buildings and prop erty being considerable. The fires
 are the worst ever known. Some of the more enterprising of the residents of the Nolan district will cut native hay for their own use this summer. Hay sold last win
 ter at $220 ton at Bettles, which
 when landed in the upper Koyukuy
 district made it impossible for the
 average teamster to keep his stock,
 owing to the excessive cost. One hundred and thirty-one per
 sons have returned to Valdez since
 the spring rush started north. This is exclusive of the cannery crew,
 which numbers about 75.
 Dr. Schmartz of Seattle has been
 retained as physician by the Boring
 River Coal Company and the Chilkat Oil Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

Some of the largest logs ever seen in Alaska were recently taken to the Wrangell mills. They had to be blasted to fit the saw. They were cut near Petersburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
sEAvIrEyW yW AN AND g.,i!yg JUNEAU

Has housekeeping rooms fully furnished which includes bath, light, water and clean linen, al- so phone service. All rooms are outside rooms with splen- did view of the Channel, "Coz- lily" and neatly" furnished and sanitary in every detail. 2, 3. 4 room apartments for private families. Five dollars per month and up. Phone 286.
 MRS. HOGAN, Prop.
The Brunswick news., 1919-08-19
BASEBALL
AM ERICAN.


AT DETROIT
Detroit 4, Washington 3
AT CLEVELAND
Cleveland 2, New York 1
Az CHICAGO
Chicago Il, Philadelphia 6
At ST. LOUIS
st. Louis 4, oston 3.
NATIONAL.
AT PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 3
AT BOSTON
Boston 1, st. Louis l. game called
in tenth inning on account of rain
rain postponed other game.
SOUTHERN
AT ATLANTA
Atlanta 7, Chattanooga /
AT MEMPHIS
Memphis 0, Mobile 10,
AT LITTLE ROCK
Little Rock 8. Birmingham
At NASHVILLE
Nashville-New Orleans played yes.
terday,
The Brunswick news., 1919-08-19
$4,000
Glynn County, Ga,
Road improvement
Bonds

Sealed bids are invited for $4,000
Of an issue of $35O,O0O road improve
ment bonds, to be issued by GIynn
county, Georgia, duly validated by
Judgment of the Superior court
Opinion of legality of the issue, ren-
dered by Messrs. Storey, Thorndike
Palmer and Dodge, Boston, Mass, will
be furnished by the county.
The bonds are prepared and will he
furnished by the county.
The bonds will be in denominations
of $1,000 and $500; will be dated July
/, 1919; bear interest at five per cent
per annum, payable semi annually
July / and January l.
The principal of the bonds now Of
fered natures and is payable Is fol
lows: 81 500 on January l, 1927, $13,-
500 January l of each of the years
1925, 1929 and 1880, and $4,000 Janu-
airy l, 1881.
Certified check for two per cent
must accompany each bid
The Brunswick news., 1919-08-19
No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubled with Worms have an un-
healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as
rule. there is more or less stomach disturbance
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, i'm
prove the digestion and act as General Strength
ening Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw off orIdispel the worms and tn Child will be
in perfect health Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle
The Brunswick news., 1919-08-19
PAGE FIVE

The bids will be opened by the COM
missioners of roads and revenue of
Glynn county at their regular meeting
September 2, 1919, at noon.
Right reserved to reject any and
all bids.
PAUL r TWITTY, Clerk Commits.
sioners of Roads and Revenue,
Brunswick, Ga.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
MATCH
WAS A DRAW

The wrestling match pulled of
last Saturday evening proved to be
very close and exciting bout.
The match was not arranged until
late last week so there was not time
to advertise the match as the pro-
moters would have liked, also the
basket ball game at Eaton took u
good many from Raymer, but very
good crowd greeted the contestants.
King is veteran and he had pro-
posed to wrestle Ficken to decision
within an hour.
Ficken had not been in training
for the match, but is always in fair
condition.
The men both weigh 10, so there
was nothing on either in that re-
spect.
Webb d. Martin acted as referee
Ficken secured the first fall in
20 minutes, The second fall went
to King in about % minutes, and the
hour was so nearly up. that 1t was
agreed to call 1t draw and meet
again two weeks later, March 80.
We understand that there is no
time limit on this match, and the
bout will go to decision.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
MEAN TO STAMP OUT OBEAH
Authorities viii Put Stop to Practice
Too Long Prevalent In the
Virgin islands.

The American officials Of the Virgin
Islands have taken steps to deal with
the novel but serious crime Of obeah,
which has long been practiced In the
islands. Matilda Francois has been
arrested and inearcerated as an obeah
woman, and announcement has been
made that prompt action will be taken
by the Americans to show that this
wicked and shameful practice must
cease.
The obeah is sort Of first cousin
of the v0od0o of darkest Africa, which
Is said to be still practiced In the In
terror Of Hayti, and which has not
been entirely stamped out In other
islands Of the West Indies group. The
obeah man or woman sets up as sort
of witch doctor processing to cure all
ills by use of charms, to be skilled In
the preparation of love phllters and
Of concoctions that are believed to be
certain to bring harm to the enemy of
the victim who pays.
Superstition still has such strong
hold on the minds Of those who be-
lieve In obeah that they pay their good
money and protect them in court until
obeah cases at times have become the
bane Of officials. Often convictions
are only brought about through deep
laid plots and sklllful work on the
part Of the police.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
JACKIE STUCK TO HIS POST
Fireman on Watch in Engine Room Of
Torpedoed Ship Commended for
Devotion to Duty.

When the United States ship Aleedo
was torpedoed last November In the
war zone George A. Collier a second.
class fireman Of the navy, was on
watch In the engine room under in.
structions as machlnists mate. He
was just at that time taking up duties
that would mean, If successfully han
died, bringing him up another step In
the service. The kind Of stuff he is
made of was shown when just as soon
as the torpedo struck and was fol-
lowed by an explosion he remained
cool and knew exactly what to do.
Despite the fact that he was stand
Ing In water up to his knees, the sea
having rushed In through the rent torn
by the torpedo, he stopped the main
engine and then deliberately raised the
safety valve on the main engire by the
hand gear.
Thus, without regard to his own per-
sonal safety, and when In the greatest
danger of going down with the ship, he
stuck to his post and performed his
duties. He has been commended for
this devotion to duty In letter writ.
ten by the secretary Of the navy. Fire.
man Collier is a son of w. 7. Collier
Of Morringsport, La.