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The Washington times., 1921-08-21
CHANGESM|DDY
0FF|CERSFOUR
T|MES|N YEAR
Admiral Wilson Adopts New
Plan Of Academic Routine
At Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Aug. 20
There will not be one quota OF mid
shipmen of the first class serving
as midshlpmen officers and petty Of
ficers, with only slight change, dur
ing the whole academic year. as mas
been usual, but. by order OF Admiral
Henry B. Wilson. the new superin-
tendent, there will be four complies
sets. each acting for approximately
two months.
The reasons for the new routine
are expressed by Admiral Wilson IN
the order giving the details OF the
change, 1t says: 1.-THE superintendent
wishes TO impress upon all oftlcecs
and midshipmen and particularly
upon the midshipmen OF the first
class that the fundamental Gualii-
cation of the successful naval Of
ficer Is his ability to handle men;
that is. that he shall be leader
of the mon under his command
Upon the opening OF tbs new
academic year, on October !, the Of
ficers and petty officers will be
selected as heretofore, on the basis
of their proficiency, character and
officer.like qualitieS They win serve,
however, not for the full Year. but
until December 1, when an entirely
now Sct Will De anu tuci Q
will be another change on Feb
rusry /.
The selection of the final quota Of
officers and petty officers will he on
April 1, and they will serve until the
end of tho academic year, which &C.
ours during the first week of June.
These will be the only oncs who
will wear the usual insignia Of rank,
the midshipman commander being
designated by five stripes on his
sleeve, and the lower ranking mid
shipmen officers by smaller num-
bers. During the first six months
of the term, all midshipmen Of the
first class will be designated by one
gold stripe.
On December 1 and February 1
the changes will be made by desis-
mating the midshipmen commander
and lieutenant commanders from
midshipmen officers of lower rank
or petty officers who have shown
special proficiency. All other oftlc srs
will revert to lower rank, the vacan-
cies being filled in the same way.
The appointment made on April 1
will represent the final selections for
proficiency. character and officer
like qualities.
In accordance with the idea that
all members of the class are Of a
status Just below that of officer, no
distinction between midshiprn en- of.
ficers, petty officers and other. mem
bkfs of the class as to privileges will
be made.
The Washington times., 1921-08-21
Baltimore Girl Is
Separated From
Powder Puff

LYNCHBURG, Va, Aug. 20.
The first thought of a young
Baltimore girl, upon being res
cued from drowning by William
Johnston, Of the Boat Club here,
was for her missing powder puff.
No outflow of praise greeted
Johnson as he succeeded in his
struggle for the. life of the girl.
Her only words upon reaching
safety were, "Oh, have lost
my powder puff"
The Washington times., 1921-08-21
New Notaries Named.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Aug. 20
Commissions as notaries public have
been issued by the secretary OF state
TO Ben ID. Keller, Charleston; J. Virgil
Harr, Fairmont, and Emmett A.
Trenor, Huntington.
The Washington times., 1921-08-21

vey. OF Danville, formerly Judge OF the
Circuit Court. The other Danville
man mentioned Is John w. Carter
monwealth's attorney OF this city.
who for years was political lieuten-
ant OF the late Colonel James. ].
Turner Clement and Joseph White
head, both of Chatham, have been
here In conference with their friends
in connection with the vacancy and
It IL known that both have strong
followt ting.
The Washington times., 1921-08-21
Hold Soldiers Funeral.

wYTHEVILLE, Va, Aug. 20.-Ser.
vices for Private Floyd b. Hoback.
who died from wounds received over,
seas were held at Fairview Church,
conducted by Rev. J. V. Hall. The in
terment was in the cemetery at that
place and members of the local post
of the American Legion acted as es-
ra,-ta
The Washington times., 1921-08-21
Child Hurt by Auto.

GORDONSVILLE. Va. Aug. 20
George. the ten-year-old son of l.. r
Gibson, OF Meltons, was painfully in
Jured At Forest Hill Church when he
was struck by an automobile driven
The accident was caused by the ex
plosion Of q front tire, which caused
the car to skid.
The Washington times., 1921-08-21
Death Caused by Fall.

CHESTER. w. Va, Aug .20.-Mrs
Eliza Jane Cameron, the oldest woman
in Hancock county. is dead from in
juries sustained in a fall at the home
OF her daughter. Mrs. G. F. Allison.
She was ninety-five years old.
The Washington times., 1921-08-21
Hangs Self in Barn.

SNOWVILLE, Va, Aug. 20.-John
Bond, of this place committed suicide
ty hanging himself in Ernest Mer-
diths' barn, about four miles from
here. He leaves a widow and five
children. He moved his family here
from Floyd about three years ago.
The Washington times., 1921-08-21
Second Floor

Women's Cool White
Canvas Pumps, sailor
and thee ties, with
French or B a b y
French heels. Marked
down to.
The Washington times., 1921-08-21

Women's w h i t e
Canvas Sport Oxfords
with low heels and
trimmed with tan
calf-skin lie a t h e r.
Marked down to. ....
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root Is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview on the subject, made the as
tonishiug statement that one reason why
so many applicants for insurance are re-
iected is because kidney trouble is so
common to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applica-
tions are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease. 1t is on sale
at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes,
medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Ut.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for I.
sample bbttle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

whispered as they left the room. 1--WE
can't be too careful TO keep our BUSH
Dess secret"
As they stood for moment In the
waiting room II occurred to Allan that
some shooting might be found in the
mountains. "You haven't got a gun
you could lend me, / supposeW he
said TO Gardiner.
what do you want a gun for?'
Gardiner demanded brusquely.
Might get shot at partridge, or
somthing. No harm in having one
along is there?"
"Oh. no, but l don't expect you'll
see anything to justify the trouble
Anyway, l haven't got one"
There's shotgun here" said the
hotel clerk, who had overheard the
last remarks, "if that would suit you.
A Cholly who was taking short
course in poker put 1t up few days
ago as Il standoff on his eat score.
There's ten bones against it; If it's
worth thar TO YOU, take it,"
He handed the gun over the coun-
ter, and Allan examined it with inter
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
His Blood Was BAD, Had Boils-
Felt Weak, Bad.

"I can certainly recommend this new
tonic the chemists are raving about
because | not only know a lot of Gus
toners here in the drug store who
have been helped, but know myself
what ii will do. used to have bolls.
Great big boils all the time, and had
been going down hill for months. j
seldom felt hungry-had lost my pep.
So l finally decided TO take some
thing. You don't know how hard II
is to start taking medicine. ! see so
much of 1t hate to start, but i real
lied | was in need of real system
building. blood purifying tonic and
Earl's Hypo-Cod was my choice. 1t
Is a more modern medicine and is nice
to taste. 1t does the work quicker,
too, and l know because customers
have often told me what it did, and II
should, because 1t has the stuff in 1t.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

est. He recognized an English weapon
of a value out of all proportion TO the
price asked.
"Ill take it," he said, and paid down
the money. There was Il momentary
darkening Of Gardeners face which
nobody noticed.
The little party then moved out TO
the street. Gardiner had regained his
smooth manner, and gave some final
directions about the road.
"Oh. wen find it all right" said
Allan. in high spirits, "and well beat
you to the shanty unless you've some
faster nags at home than any see
you driving. So long"
$50 long" called Gardiner. $50
long. and good luck"
$50 long, an good luck" repeated
Rifles. He was trying to play the game,
but as Gardiner often reminded him,
he had no imagination. 1t would have
been quite impossible for Rlles, on his
own initiative. to have thought OF
wishing the Harrises good luck" on
the journey they were about to com
mence. They were interesting
types of villains-One, gentlemaniy,
suave. deep and resourceful; the other
conrse. shallow. slow-witted and brutal.
The offense of one against society was
wholly intellectual; Of the other, al
most wholly physical. Gardiner fully
appreciated the difference, and in his
heart he felt a contempt and loathing
toward Rifles which he concealed only
as matter of policy. And he had
worked out I'm his mind little plan
by which Rifles. when his usefulness
was ended. should he shuffied off with
out any share i'm the booty. AT pres
ent he tolerated him because of neces-
sity. There was work before them for
which Rifles was peculiarly qualified.
The Harrises went at once to li"-
cry stable. where they arranged for y
| team and outfit. They then bought
| some cartridges for the gun. and
| small handbag in which to carry tbr
money.
When Harris presented himself al
the bank wicket andasked for the full
amount to his credit In cash, the sal
low-faced teller turned trifie palel
still and slipped into the managers
office. A moment later the manager
himself appeared before them.
THAT'S pretty heavy order on ,
country bank. Mr.. Harris. OF course
we could give II to you in exchange
hut TO pay twenty thousand dollars o
whereabouts in bills will drain us to al
most our last dollar. Can't you use
marked check, or a draft on Calgar,
bank?"
GRO BE CoNTlNUED)
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
DRUG CLERK TELLS HOW TO
STOP BOILS--PURIFY BLOOD

al don't need TO tell how quickly my
blood was purified. 1t did 1t In few
DAYS. Ny appetite came back. Boiis
left me. My color was improved, ana
was feeling fine and dandy In no
time at all. 1t builds you up ana
drives out impurities, then strengthens
YOU all over. That Is my experiences
with IT," declared Fred A. Hover,
well-known Drug Clerk In one OF Bay
City's largest drug stores. Druggists
all over the state are urging people
10 take more modern tonic. Grand
pa's old-fashioned tonic was all right
in It's day, but for quick results ana
a nice tasting, powerful tonic, this
new triumph of chemistry has them
all beat. Right now is the time TO
take tonic. Build yourself up ana
be free of wintry colds. coughs, blood
and stomach trouble all winter. Good
rich blood keeps you warm these cola
DAYS. A couple bottles of Hypo-Cod
cost very little. and nearly every drug
gist in the State has it in stock.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
Movie Tricks.

In some photoplay fire scenes the
buildings are actually burned down.
and sometimes small models are
burned. Usually Il convincing illusion
is created by placing chemical prepa-
rations, known as smoke pots" I'm
concealed places in the building. Then
by staining the film red the illusion Is
almost perfect.
Movies make IL easy for bricks TO
form themselves into walls. Here is
how ii Is done: First brick wall Is
photographed. A man hidden behind
the wall pulls down a brick Mt time
and throws it into pile in front OF
the wall. Each time he does Ii 1t is
photographed. The film is reversed
when it is shown, so that the last pic
ture appears first.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
CHAPTER x.-Continued.

IL
"No | mean that wen come through
and they'll come after us. My idea
is not to take any chances, but to sell
the property. or as good as sell 1t, be-
fore we buy IT, So l sent a govern
ment report on il to this syndicate, as
heard they were looking out for coal
lands in the West, and just took the
liberty of offering ii to them for
cool quarter of million, and gave
them until tonight to accept or refuse,
by wire. I'm little anxious for an
answer, although If they don't take II
others will. You see. the old fellow
that owns It simply hasn't any idea
what it's worth. He has lived In the
hills until he looks like one of en-
and satchelful of money in real bills
will simply dazzle him. A check
wouldn't serve the purpose; he'd be
suspicious of it, and he'd come down
to investigate. and some one would be
sure to crimp our deal"
"And suppose | don't like the look
of the mine when | see it?'
"Then you bring your money back
down with you and put it into farm
lands. or anything else that takes
your fancy. After you look it over II
you don't want to go in on 1t, Mr.. Har-
ris, perhaps Rifles and | can raise
enough ourselves to swing the deal,
but you see we thought of you from
the first. and we will stay with our
original plan until you have a chance
to decide one way or another"
"Well. that sounds fair" said Allan,
and his father nodded. but we
haven't sold the farm. and until we
do / guess there isn't much money in
sight"
"Bradshawll sell the farm quick
enough If / send him word" his IA
Their assured him. "He may not get 1t
all in money, but he'll get good part
of it. and he has ways o raisin' the
balance so longs the security is good.
I've half a mind t. wire him t close
'er out"
At this moment there came knock
on the door, and Il boy presented n
telegram for Gardiner. He opened
II. read it. and emitted whooI
like a wild Indian. They're coming
through" he shouted, coming
through! How does half Of two hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars lool
to you, Mr.. Harris?"
Harris reached out eagerly for the
telegram, while Allan. his arm thrown
over his fathers shoulder, read ii IL
bOyish excitement:
"If investigation confirms govern
ment reports we will pay two hundred
fifty thousand. Our representative
leaves at once for personal interview.
The name at the end Of the tele
gram was unknown to either Harri:
or his son, but Gardiner assured then
Il was one to conjure with in thu
financial world. Riles' excitement wa
scarcely less than Alan's. Gardine
choked food of questions on hi
lips with a quick imperative glance
Even Rifles did not know that TIT
telegram had been written few
doors down the street by stoutisl
man in pepper-and-salt suit.
an take chance" said Harris, q
last. "I'll take a chance"
Chance nothing" interjected Gar
diner, with momentary abruptness
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

eft was chance minute ago; It's
certainty now. It's the cinch OF
lifetime"
"wheres some paperr' asked Allan.
LETS get telegram away right OH.
Gardiner produced notebook and,
at Harris dictation, drafted a tele-
ram TO Bradshaw, directing him 10
dispose Of the farm nt once along
the lines Of the instructions already
given him. He was to cash the
agreement and wire the proceeds to
harris.
Then followed long anxious days.
Fortune seemed 10 hang on Brndshaws
success In making an immediate sale
Z the farm. II was large order. and
.et Harris felt confident puyer
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
AUTOMOBILE LOSSES

The increase in the number of auto
mobiles used each year has greatly
increased losses. Willis the most care
full men in the state 0re carrying auto
mobile insurance, ii is estimated that
the loss on uninsured automobiles each
year reaches total of 81 $4,000 The
loss on fire alone will reach about
100000, theft 100000, liability $780,
900, and collision 100000.
Every automobile owner should real
ize the danger of driving car, not
only the danger of liability suits but
also the loss of the car by fire or theft.
During the past three years the Sec
ond Hand Used Car Market dealers
have been established and all cars
have an established value. Used Car
Market Reports are based on cars in
good condition and sold for cash. These
market reports are used by automobile
statesmen and automobile owners when
they desire to find out the cash value
of their car.
Old line companies have made GER
tain per cent discount on an automo-
bile each year, and car four years
old would not be accepted. The mu'
tual companies are using the Used Car
Market Reports as a basis, which Is
more favorable for the automobile
owners, for If the car is lost the owner
is enabled to buy another car OF
same year and make. The second hand
cars purchased from responsible deal
ers are put in condition before Offered
for sale and consequently are In better
condition than the average car which
a.. k,,rpa1 or Ian-Adu
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
Ionic at Work.

Teacher-Thomas will you tell me
what conjunction is, and compose
n eontence containing one?
Thomas (after rehection)-A con-
junction is q word connecting any
hing. such as "The horse Is hitched
to the fence by his halter" HALTER"
is conjunction, because it connects
the horse to the fence.-Harper's Ba-
Ear.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

" local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
tional treatment HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is a constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an In.
famed condition of the mucous lining OF
the Eusta chan Tube. When this tube Is
inhamed you have a rumbling sound or
Imperfect hearing, and when II is entire
ly closed, Deafness is the result. Unless
the Inflammation can be REDUCED. your
hearing NAV be destroyed forever.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the blood on the mucous sur
faces Of the system, thus reducing the III
fiammation and restoring norman conoi'
tons
f. ]. Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

essary for me to take two bottles
to completely build me up in
health. Favorite Prescription made
me feel like new woman and |
am glad TO recommend it."-MRS.
CLIFFORD STARKWEATHER.,
1921 heller st.
Send 10c TO Or. Pierce's Invalids'
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y, for trial
package OF Prescription tablets.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
cutleura for Sore Hands.

Soak hands on retiring in the hot suds
of CutIcura Soap. dry and rub In Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
ointment with tissue paper. This Is
only one Of the things Cuticura VIII do
n soap, Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet purposes.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
Rouuh Stuff.

Slapstick Director-Cant you sug-
gest n novel from which we could
adapt comedy?
Comedlan-My memory isn't very
accurate, but isn't there book called
"Alice Threw the Looking GlassF-
Film Fun.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
Acid Stomach
for 10 Years
NOW A Different WOMAN
Earnestly Praises EafOnic

"My wife was great sufferer from
acid stomach for 10 years" writes ii.
d. Crippen, "but is different woman
since taking Eatonc.
Sufferers from acid stomach-let
Eatonic help you also. 1t quickly takes
up and carries out the excess acidity
and gases and makes the stomach cool
and comfortable. You digest easily,
get the full strength from your food,
feel well and strong, free from bloat-
ing, belching, food repeating. etc. Big
box costs costs only trifle with your
druggists guarantee.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
pan.r From Bark.

Government scientists In India have
succeeded in making paper from three
new mnterlals--leaves of West Aus
trnlian plant. timber from East Afri
ca and a bark Of tree found In Rhs
desia.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
Wise Girl.

First Nursemaid-Yes, the father Is
French and the mother Spanish.
Second Nursemaid-Well, Is the lit
tie one a Frenchman or Spaniardf
First Nursemaid-Who knowsl He
hasn't started to talk yet.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

OF SOOu. Alter
motherhood / was
In a very weak
ened and rum
down condition. /
was nervous and,
in fact, was all
broken-down in
health. | vas adj
vised to [ the
Prescription and
N was only nee
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
His Method.


The negro men were discussing the
eloquence of certain member of the
faculty of an educational institution
for negroes in the southern states.
THAT Professor Biggs sure does
like TO use hlgh-soundin' words, don't
he?" asked one of them.
Maybe OATS jest an affection on
his part" said the other darby.
"Some folks do like to put on airs in
talkin'."
sMo; | don't figger it out dat way"
said the other. II kinda thinks he
uses them big words because he's
afraid Cat If people knew what he
was talkin' about they d know he
didn't know what he was talkin
ahou ."-Harper's Magazine.
II is better TO he single and dream
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
Familiar Appeal.

"Do you believe You could get wom-
en- voters to understand blanket
ballot?"
"Sure, If It was marked down."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

Literary men resemble hens. The
author lays plot and the publisher
sits on Z.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

taking DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription and Golden Medical Dis
covery. These medicines were the
means of restoring me to a normal
condition OF health and proved SO
beneficial to me that ! regretted
very much not having taken them
earlier in life. have never suffered
with any form Of woman's weak
ness since" MRS. TILLIE
SCHUSTER, 3S4 9Th st. All drug
gists sell DIR. Pierce's medicines.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

A Wa5gish Miss.
Madge-"Jack remarked that have
nv fathers eyes" Mabel-"Wasnt
he mean to call you pop-eyedT
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
For Mothers who are
Weak and Nervous

Lansing. Mich.-"Dr Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription did me a world
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
IN CIRLHOOD

d g roft,
Mich.-"My
health was
very poor
and l was
backward in
d @ v o p
ment until
n 1 n Q t ee n
yearsof age.
w b Q n 1
commenced
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

II is better TO be single and dream
than TO he married and wake up.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17

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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-02-17
The
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By
ROBERT J. C.
STEAD
Author 81 "Ths Cow
Funchsr. Ere. ."
Copyright. All Rights Reserved

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