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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10

/ think there is no doubt she would
carry all the :'uel you need for q
straight jump across. II we came down
1t would be Il case OF shifting enough
gasolene overheard 10 tighten her until
We could get out OF the water and come
back, or go on as far as we could
Thought Is Ridiculous.
There appears, at this stage. to be
no likelihood that Porte will be driven
to this hazard. and there is no inten-
ton of intimating that he has COM
mitted himself to such an alternative
But. to those of US who live In the
same house with Porte. eat with him
and play with him when he can be in
weighed into taking any recreation, the
thought of his quitting is ridiculous.
1t Is the last thing Porte would con-
slider
The truth is that Porte is more con-
fident than ever since receiving the
encouraging Judgment Of his old per
sonal friend, Capt Creagh Osborne,
who is here on leave to adjust the COM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Shadow Gowns
StartIe Paris

PARIS. July 10.-Shadow gowns
more shadowy than any thus far
displayed-were the startling feat
. ures Of Anthony ]. Drexers ball at
the Hotel Ritz.
His guests included a notable list
OF titled persons and wealthy
Americans. Many wore gowns
whose transparency displayed hose
OF spider-web texture. and the
whole general effect OF which was
to reveal a perfect outline from
throat TO foot Observers declared
the undraped effect was more pro-
nounced than II the dancers had
worn only uncovered silk flesh
lings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
W|LLYS AND WILSON
AGREE ON BUSINESS
Automobile Man Says Industrial
Depression Is Purely Senti-
mental.

LONDON. July 1o-Instead Of
psychological" John r. WHY'S, presi-
dent of the willys-Overland Automo-
bile Company, believes that the present
business depression is purely sentt-
mental" This was his characterization
today Of the business outlook in
America. He gave 1t just before leav-
ing today for Carlsbad.
I'm the next twelve months" said
WHY'S. I'VE expect to turn out 1900
automobiles. Last year we manufac-
tured 5000 and sold them all It Is
strange that all this sentimental talk
about business depression increases SO
rapidly the demand for good automo-
biles isn't II?
Business is good for those who have
good stuff. The best shops and high
class materials are continuing to win
all along the line. We expect to ship
1900 automobiles to Europe next year.
The majority Of the 5000 cars We viii
turn out will be s1.475 cars. We Will
sell them all"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Porte May Fly Straight
Across the Atlantic

HAMMONDSFoRT,N n. Y, July 10
is IL true that you have abandoned
your attempt to fly across the Allan
tic? Please wire definite answer at
our expense. The -
Not an hour before Lieutenant Porte
received this telegram from an anx-
are privileged to sit more or less be-
hind the scenes of the transatlantic
enterprise were stirred by Porte's en-
thusiastic praise OF the flying qualities
of the America, and his serious discus
SIGN Of the possibilities OF putting
wheels under ner and making a dash
straight across the Atlantic as per the
original program.
Lieutenant Porte declined TO mention
this discussion in his daily report.
The liberty OF doing so is taken by
the correspondent only for the pur-
pose OF showing how baseless is any
supposition that Porte is thinking Of
giving up the attempt because of the
delays in solving the problem of get
ting the America to lift her full load
out of the water. You couldn't i'm
ag1ne two men more determined end
confident than Porte and his assistant
George Hallet.
Lieutenant Porte was giving some
data on the America trials to his
friend, Capt. CreaGh Osborne. compass
expert of the British admiralty.
Praises Flying Qualities.
THE flying qualities Of the boat are
simply wonderful" he said. Instead
OF coming up to the expectation of
lifting about $500 pounds. I am confident
she would carry 5000 to 1000 pounds"
Porte mentioned the flight of the
America last Sunday on one propeller
and engine. generating only about
eighty-fve horsepower "a feat I'M
precedented in flying, he said. for n
machine to carry 400 pounds with so
little power-as justifying his faith in
her possibilities In the air. His face lit
up with one OF the bright boyish smi.e :
that have so seldom shone during the
fortnight Of worrying delays with
hydroplamng experiments.
BY jove," he exclaimed. I've a SER
ious notion to put wheels under her for
launching II these pontoons don't work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Tests on Lake keIka Will Prove
Whether or Not the Larger
Size Are of the Required
Type.
Porte So Enthusiastic Over
Craft That Original Program
of Direct Flight Over Ocean
Is Being ReCons:dered.
By LIEUT.. JOHN CYRIL PORTE, R. N.

y
The new pontoons for Rodman Wanna
makers flying boat America. were lin
ished last night too late for trial, 80
there Is little We can report. The new
RATS look much like two flat-bottomed
row boats They are thirteen feet, six
inches long, and three feet wide. and
sixteen inches deep. They will be at
tached alongside the hull. but will not
be made a part of II. feel q measure
Of confidence that they must solve the
problem
The ones temporarily constructed for
experimental purposes are of rough
lumber. and weigh close to 200 pounds
apiece but the America has demonstrated
such remarkable lifting power that the
extra weight should not matter much.
II the trials tomorrow prove that the
bigger pontoons are right, permanent
ones can be constructed in ample time
for shipment of the America to New
foundland Saturday of next week.
Mr.. Sperry, the Brooklyn inventor,
whose stabilizing device has won the
honors recently in France was in tele-
phonic communication with Capt
to come to Hammondsport tomorrow
a specially-made stabilizer for the
TRANSATLANTIC voyage.
The French, / understand, have the
only other one he has completed. The
weight of the stabilizer for the Amer
lea is about forty pounds. but its ad-
pantages are well worth the added load.
Copyright. 1914 Press Publishing Company
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
POSLAM ALLAYS
SKIN SUFFERING
INSTANTLY

II you suffer from Eczema or any
itching affection so torturing and ag-
gravating. particularly in hot weather.
Poslam Is ready to free you completely
from distress. as 1t has thousands Of
others. Stops itching and soothes in
famed skin Quickly relieves Sunburn-
Takes soreness out of Mosquito Bites,
Ivy-Foisoning, Cuts. Scalds. Brlyises.
Comforts itching feet, and every fosm
of itching irritation. For skin protec-
ton, always keep Poslam handy.
Your druggist sells Poslam- For free
sample write to Emergency Laborato-
ries, 30 West 18th Street, New York.
Poslam Soap; for toilet and bath; q
daily benefit and delight Superior be-
cause medicated with Poslam.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Young Woman Swallows
BichlOride of Mercury

Bernice Switzer. q years old. Of 1326
z street northeast, walked into her
sisters house at 9l7 Twelfth street
northeast early today and announced
that she had just swallowed several
bichoride of mercury tablets.
An ambulance was summoned and the
young woman removed to Casualty
Hospital. Physicians there state that
sufficient time 1as not elapsed Tor
them to say whether or not the poison
has gotten In it's deadly work. When
questioned as to why she had taken
the poison, the girl refused to talk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Rockefeller Urging That
Children Save "Nickels'

NEW YORK, July 1o.-John d. Rookie
Teller is still trying to encourage thrift
among the younger generation story
illustrating this comes from Pocantico
Hills. In his walks around the estate
he often visits the new stable. Here
the children of the employees living there
line up and tip their hats. saving How
do you do, Mr.. Rockefeller?
The oil magnate Is always pleased
to see them. He calls them over one
by one, and takes from a pocket
nickel and a penny. To each child he
says, There's a penny to spend and
a nickel to save"
This Is reversal OF Mr.. Rockefeilers
reply TO a school teacher. who asked
him how to accumulate fortune.
Save your pennies" he replied
OF the late incidents he said In
reply to a friend, "Oh, well. you know
children have to have candy now and
then"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Fuse That Didn't Fuse
Executed" by Redfield

A ''fusible" plug that failed to fuse
at the proper temperature thereby
causing a serious boiler explosion on
the steamer Jefferson. on Cape Henry.
a year ago was hanged at the Depart
ment Of Commerce yesterday. The plug
was executed" by Secretary Redfeld
on a little mahogany gallows.
A fusible plug. Is a plug of soft metal
inserted in the bottom of a steam boiler
for safety. Unlike the boiler tubes 1t Is
supposed to melt and drop out when a
boiler becomes overheated from lack of
water. permitting the steam to escape
and exttn11ish the fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Grotto Is Planning
For Two Excursions

Plans have been completed for the an
nual family picnic" Of kallipolis Grot-
u. No Is, NJ. o. V. P. E. r, at Ches-
apeake Beach, July 2e. A committee
has also been appointed to make ar
rsnEcments for an outing Of the Grot-
20 ~ Colonial Beach August %.
Initial steps have been taken for a
grand ceremonial TO be held early in
September There will be a big street
parade headed by the KallipOlis Sand.
in the forenoon and the services will
be held at night in the large ballroom
OF the New Willard An entertainment,
in which the GIee Club and the Kallip-
oils Band will have a prominent part,
will feature. Dinner will be served.
Monarch p. r. Pullman will initiate the
candidates.
At the regular business meeting last
night after plans for the excursions and
the ceremonial had been discussed ten
CO indicates were initiated by the short
and painless method"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
BeacheV Doubts That
Flight Will Succeed

ST. PAUL Mimi. July 1G.-Lincoln
Beachy, the aviator. speaking of Lieu
tenant Porte's contemplated flight
across the Atlantic. said he did not be-
lieve the navigator would be success
full.
Il can see no termination to the an
nounCed attempt but hasco or tragedy
he added. Il have nesitated heretofore
from making any statement regarding
the Porte venture. So insistent have
been my QuestioDers. however. that
cannot longer dodge an opinion.
And the opinion I am now going to
express is my absolute, honest belief
founded on my intimate knowledge of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
PRAISE FOR DISTRICT
N|L|T|ANEN At SEA
Naval Battalion on Board the
Rhode Island Doing Good
Work on Cruise.

ON BOARD BATTLEsHIP, RHODE
ISLAND, AT SEA (via Lewes. DELI
July 1o.-The Naval Battalion members
Of the District of Columbia National
Guard, by reason of their excellence
in drills, handling Of the guns Of the
ship and seeing that nothing interferes
with the proper operation of the mon
ster engines below in this good ship
Rhode Island, have beeH marked by
the regulars on board as the real rick
of the lot of some 500 naval militia
men now well on their way to the
Bermuda Islands.
The objective Of the practice cruise
is expected to be reached tomorrow,
and every minute of Sunday and Mon
day will be utilized by the militia
men in getting accustomed to being
land-lubbers.
Praised By Regulars.
Thorough sailors is the way the regu-
lars on the Rhode Island designate the
citisen-seamen of the District The neat
appearance of the District boys when
they came aboard the Rhode Island at
Hampton Roads impressed the regulars,
and their activities since coming aboard
have been such that the older men on
the ship readily noticed that the Wash
ington men were competent student
sailors.
Inc TWO weeks cruise VIII De up
long before the militiamen want the
fun TO end. Monday the homeward trip
will start, and cBly another week re-
mains until the District men will have
to resume their regular employment
But while the week lasts, every op-
portunity to learn the tricks Of the
sea trade is being taken advantage of.
Ali the naval reserves have their
daily drills, and the maneuvers are GER
tainly interesting 20 look at Fire drills.
collision drills, and other formations are
gone through with and the militiamen
ire catching on to the knack of the
movements readily.
Working In the Tuuets.
Work in the gun turrets, too. Is be-
ing done. Yesterday both the three-inch
guns and the six-inch guns were used,
and another crew of men banded the
searchlights last night Leisure moments
are devoted to pleasure, and fun is
plentiful on board.
Aside from the motion pictures and the
display of individual talent by many
of the citizen-tars and a number of
regulars on board, the fisdc proweSs OF
some of the well-developcd and active
Young men is being tested nightly.
The athletic part of the evening pro-
grams has more devotees than ali ether
parts as the cleverness of the District
militiamen in seamenship must also find
them adept in the manly art of give
snd-take.
The craftsmanship of the District
militiamen will be tested when the
Rhode Island reaches Tangier Island as
gun practice is TO be performed there
two DAYS. The Capital sailors are con-
fidcnt of winning the trophy TO be given
by the Navy Department for accuracy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10

passes Of the America and advise Porte
as to the opportune meteorological CON-
ditions for starting.
Porte was happier today than we have
seen him in a fortnight, even though
the weather delayed work and the new
pontoons for the America were not
ready for trial until o clock last night,
when there was no moon and 1t was too
dark to fly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
POrte's Agent in St. Johns,

ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland. July 10
w. D. Walker. agent for Lieutenant
Porte. arrived here today to select a
starting place for the Americas flight
He will leave on a motor trip tomor-
Newfoundland railroad, to inspect va
rious harbors along the coast between
st. Johns and Cape Race.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Young Spring-Rice Enlists

OTTAWA. July 10.-A nephew OF
Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice. British
ambassador at Washington. has en-
listed as private in the royal north
west mounted police.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10

TIDE TABLE.
High tide, 1908 a. m. and 1888 D. m.
Low tide, Alb a m. and 4:4o p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District Of CO.
lumbia-Partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday; not much change in tempera-
ture.
Maryland and Virginia-Partly cloudy
tonight and Saturday; not much change
in temperature; light variable winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10

The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
and Affieck's:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-30
GHOST PARADE IN
OBSERVANCE OF
HOLlOWEE' N
Annual Carnival on Main Street
Saturday Night
CITY BAND WILL TAKE PART
Witches, Ghosts, Spooks and Sprites
viii Make Merry on Principal
Thorouehfare

The Halloween carnival ON Satur-
day night will start from the band
rooms on Main street at 7.30 sharp.
All those who enter are to meet at Z
in front of the band rooms. Each
group will be assigned TO a director
and be placed in line for marching.
Entries are not yet closed. All of
those whose costumes do not place
them in any group as classified will
join the miscellaneous group. The
marching order will be as follows:
Mounted ghosts.
Band
Herald-Maynard Davis.
Kink and Queen of Halloween
Spirits.
Perry Gokay, Isabelle Gokay
Retinue-Directed by Miss Martha
Pratt
Jack OLanterns section-Mrs. G. p.
Endress.
Witches Umbrella Group-Marie
Keller, Marshall Directed by Miss
Hilda Pratt.
Indians-William Greenwood. Mar
shall. Directed by Miss Eunice
Lyons.
Halloween Spirts-Katherine Hur'
ley, Marshall Directed by Mrs. Peart'
Y. Nj. C. A. Gymnastics. Directed
by Mr.. Avery
Maskers-This group to include all
who wear masks. Directed by Mrs.
Nichols.
halloween Spooke-Elizabeth Cron
in, Marshall Directed Ny Miss '8rid.
gle Mcclure.
Costume group-QFor all those who
have special costume).
ellaneous-Direeted by Mrs
Carpenter.
Handsome prizes have been Offered
by L. T. Griswold. Every child who
enters will have an equal chance tc
receive one of these. Further an
nouncement OF the plan OF awarding
is made In another column.
Main street will be illuminated by
colored fire. during the parade
through the kindness of several mer
chants. The public is invited to par
ticipate in the fun and enjoy the free
band concert after the parade.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-30

SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS
Condensed information in Dispatches
of Morning Papers

The Russian Embassy in Toxic an.
nounced this morning that Turkey
had begun war on Russia. A Turk
ish cruiser yesterday bombarded
Theodosia, in the Crimea, infiicting
considerable damage. The Turkish
cruiser Hamidieh appeared off Novo-
rossysk, in the Caucasus, and demand
ed the surrender of the city. but de-
parted without firing.
The French War Office announced
the capture of German trenches in
the region between the Aisne and the
Argonne, and the repulse of all Ger
man attacks. A Bordeaux dispatch
received in Washington told of the
dislodging of some German outposts
along the frontier between Moselle
and the Vosges.
The German General Headquarters
gave out a statement 10 the effect
that the Germans we're slowly gaining
ground south of Nieuport and making
good progress west Of Lille. 1t also
reported the repulse OF French at
tacks southwest of Verdun and the
occupation of the main French posi-
ton.
Petrograd advices say that the
main German armies In Poland have
been widely separated and are in full
retreat. On the East Prussian from
tier both sides claim success.
The German cruiser Emden, flying
the Japanese flag, entered the Har-
Dor of Penang in the Straits Settle
ments. and sank the Russian cruiser
Jemitchug and a French destroye-.
The agent of the American Com
mittee for Belgian Relief sends word
to London that he fears the hungry
Belgians, in desperation. may attack
the authorities in some Of the towns,
which would be followed, he says, by
great loss of life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-30
THE HALLOWEEN PARADE
Each Participant May Receive One
of the Prizes Offered BY Grswold

Every person who participates in
the parade tomorrow night will stand
chance of securing one of the val
liable prizes offered by f. T. Griswold
The plan is as follows: A number
ed check will be issued to every one
who marches in order with the par
ade. After the parade committee
consisting of Miss Vossler, recreation
instructor, Edw f. Parlin, instructor
of manual training and L. II. Avery,
physical director of the Y NJ c. A.
will meet and decide by lot the num-
hers which will receive the prizes.
Mr.. Griswold has not limited the
number but viii give one prize for
every twenty five persons to go into
the parade so that whether the par
ade be large or small one each per-
son will have the same chance to re-
ceive one.
All over sixteen years of age can
nANt tutlI tHOlCt Oh pOChtl ticCl4 IL
lights up to sl.00 in value. Those
under that age may have Marathon
skate, value S1.00 or any two 40 or
go cent books advertised at cut prices
by Mr. Griswold in another column.
The only condition is that those
who receive, checks must be In cos
tune and carry a lighted lantern. A
night shirt or sheet drawn over the
outer clothing will be sufficient to
constitute costume. No mask will
be necessary, the purpose being TO
get the whole community out for
good social time together, and yet
have the parade an organized one,
worth while.
The list OF the numbers decided on
by the committee will be published in
Mondays Banner.
Those who go into the parade to-
morrow night on horseback are re
quested to have a white blanket over
their horse and dress in white. This
division will be in charge of VIM. +.
Hawks and riders will please report
to him for assignment in the line.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-30
MODELLING METHoDlsTs
Annual Rally Day to Be Observed
November

november ]
The following order is being deliv-
cred about town by messenger boys
connected with the Methodist Sunday
school
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
General Order 20 Mobiiize. Bennfug
ton, VT Oct. Both. 1914
/. All members of this school are
hereby warned to be present at the an
nual rally on Sunday, November first
at noon.
2. In addition to the regulars, a
special call is made for all the branch
es of service, including the reserves,
retired officers and members, home
guard, home department and light in
fantry, (cradle rolL)
2. Any who by reason of inability
are unable to march, will be furnish
ed transportation to and from the
church upon application to the pastor
or superintendent.
4. a sham railroad expedition will
be taken TO inspire patriotism and de-
velop efficiency in service.
5. Those who have the welfare Of
the division at heart will bring with
them as many new recruits as can bL
prevailed upon to enlist in this grand
army.
6. Fail not 10 be present and ans
wer 10 your name at roll call.
H. G. Banks, Lieut. Commander
p. l.. Dow, Chaplain
L. T. Griswold. Provisional Com
mander.
II !. Haskins. Adjutant
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-30
1000 SHELLS PER GUN
What is the Average of BeIgians ir
the Battle of the User

Havre. Oct. 90, dispatch TO the
London Daily Chronicle -To give an
idea of the terrible character Of the
artillery engagement that has been
going on in Belgium it need only be
said that two Belgian batteries on the
User have already fred 5000 rounds
1t is estimated that each gun fired
1000 shells.
Since the beginning of the war the
average for every gun has been 1000
rounds; yet the pieces are still in
good working order. The Germans
have fired in single day as many
as 10000 shells in this part of the
line; but their effect has been com
paratively small.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-30
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-30

Theodosia, Crimea, via Petrograd.
Oct 29.-From $50 to 1890 o'clock
this morning a Turkish cruiser with
three tunnels bombarded the railway
station and city. damaging the Cathe-
dral, the Greek Church, pier, and
some sheds.
One soldier was wounded.
A branch Of the Russian Bank of
Foreign Commerce was set on fire.
At the conclusion of the lombard
ment the cruiser departed in south
erly direction.