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New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
SIX MONTHS ACA
 TRAINING FOR SEA
Future Apprentite seamcn Will Fl ceivc Longer Professional Instruc-
 tion at NavaI Training Stations.

l, Washington. Nov. g4.-Apprentice seafnen in the future will receive six months academic and professional in- struction at naval training stations in stead of four months as heretofore. sf, announcing this change yesterday. Secretary Daniels said it marks an extension of the general educational
 plan of the navy. While the work afoat will be continued the longer shore proposition will make 1t
 possible for the men, once they are
 transferred to the fleet, to begin work
 immediately upon the higher branch
 es chiefly those relating to strictly
 professional and technical subjects.
 Further outlining his plans, MT.
 Daniels said: Practically all of the
 recruits for the naval service are 1m-
 mediately upon enlistment sent to the
 four training stations located at New
 port, R. l., Norfolk, Va, Great Lakes,
 IIi, and San Francisco, Calff, the
 number of them at all the stations ap-
 proximating $500. At these stations
 they learn how to care for themselves,
 are given lessons in sanitation. and
 are taught, in addition to the school
 work, infantry. boat and gun drills and
 as much of the elementary work of
 the navy as time and facilities will permit Conditions at these stations make it possible to carry on academic education in a more systematic way than is practica ble or possible on board ship and their retention at them for a period of six months permits of an extension of. their academic work to an extent that will be very valu- able.
 "Young officers who are not long out of the naval academy and are there fore in close touch with the details and methods of, study and instruction, are detailed to assist with the education and training of these newly enlisted mem in addition to these young offi- cers experienced and skilled warrant | officers and petty officers and also de ] tailed for the work with the result thai surprising development takes place ! in the young recruits in the period oi a few months following their enist- ment.' as
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
Oil Treatments for Stomach Trouble

A simple prescription made up of com bination of pure vegetable oils is producing wonderful results for suf- ferers from stomach, liver and inter- tinal troubles. The remedy, which Is said to have originated in France, where it has been used for years by the peasantry, was introduced into this country by George H. Mayr; a leading Chicago druggist, who cured
 himself of severe stomach, liver ana intestinal troubles by it's use. Those who have used it say the first dose is sufficient to convince any one of it's remarkable merit and that within twenty-four hours the sufferer feess like a new person.. This medicine. which has become known as Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy, is now sold by first class druggist everywhere. It is now sold here by Riker-Hegeman Drug Store.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24

erly balanced. An unbalanced crank shaft will produce a very irregular motor.
 Motoring Department, The Herald: I have a 1913 car which has been used approximately 15,000 miles. AL though the car is running good, there is a lot of play between the clutch and rear wheels. When I let the clutch in there seems to De a heavy jerk all through the car l have examined everything carefully but all the parts seem to be in good working order. Could you suggest an economical way of fixing this ?-R. C.
 When the universal joints and the square end shafts of the axle and differepuial become worn considera- ble back lash will result. If you will Jack LID one rear wheel and then place the gear lever in speed you can read ily get an idea what this lost mo- tion amounts to by moving back ward and forward the raised wheel. If all the joints are tight you should be able to move the wheel scarcely an inch measuring on the tire. To elimi- nate the lost motion entirely is prac- tically impossible on an old car. Each joint may not appear to be worn greatly but like the links in a chain, each little amount when added to- gether totals considerable at the wheel By installing new pins and blocks in the universals and upset ting and refitting the square end shafts of the axle you should elimi- nate most of the lost motion at a very reasonable cost. A careful inspection of the universal yokes should be made to see if they are tight on the shafts.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
DR. CONVERSE BACK
 FROM IQUITOS, PERU
U. S. Physician Gives Account of Ravages of Yellow Fever and
 Hook Worm in Amazon Region.

San Francisco, Nov. 24.-Dr. George M Converse of the United States public health service has re- turned to San Francisco after almost whither he went at the request of the Peruvian government to try to ascer- tain why the inhabitants of Iquitos were dying at the rate of fifty per 1000 per annum, and why virtually the entire population was always either sick or ailing.
 Dr. Converse journey 2,30O miles up the Amazon to reach Iquitos. Yel- low fever and hook worm were the diseases causing the most trouble. At least ninety per cent. of the people were suffering from hook worm, said Dr. Converse yesterday. He found the city very dirty and immediately instituted a cleaning up. There was no hospital or facilities of any kind afforded by the municipality and the Americans work was considerably handicapped But before he left, pr. Converse had succeeded in reducing the death rate to twenty-one per 1000, he said, and had established a we'll equipped clinic which he says will, at the end of ten years, have sue ceeded in saving the lives of about four thousand of the afflicted in habitants.
 "Hook worm infection" he said, makes the people earth eaters. Clay, candles, and even the bricks of their houses are eaten as consequence of the peculiar appetite engendered by the disease"
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
Advertised Letters.

The following is a list of letters re- maining uncailed for at the New Britain post office Nov. "A, 1914: Mrs. Kilduff. Mrs. l.. Linderman. Mrs. Henry l.. Andrews. Mrs. Mary Hawkins Mrs. Carl Nystrom. Mrs. Orrin C. Mix. Mrs. Nellie Hafey. Miss Helen King. Miss Edith Gordon. Miss Evelyn Davis. Miss Mary Wickham. Miss Natalie Traynor. Miss Katherine Koniehko. Miss Niolia Smith. Miss Mary E. Pruyn. Miss Mae White. c. A. Hutten. Alfred Papineau. James Sault. Joseph Stanley. J. Ralstron Geary. George F. Beach. E. D. Hester. Mike Fence. Louis Pub. Joseph Whaples. Pietro Rizzo (2). Robert E. Ensign. Gustav Holtgren. Fred c. Lindberg. John H. Hughes. John F. Miller. Reneus Lycracrenski. Charles Dunbroski. Carl w. Black. Gustaf O. Carlson. c. F. Bassett. Henry s. Barstow. Austin Harlow. Jackub Balula. A. $. Colburn. Ellwood Rogers. Harry Manning. M. T. Wallace. Frank Guochonitz. NJ. Tucci. M. Smith. c. H. Brown. Guy M. Wright. Gaemon Vincenzo. Will Hemingway. William J. Clark, jr. Miss Emilia Jezorek Ask for advertised letters and mention date of list.
 IRA E. HICKS.
 Postmaster
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24

Motoring Department. The Herald What is meant by spark advance and spark retard? Docs advancing thc spark increase it's volume? I under stand that the amount of spark de- bends on the advance.-L. A.
 Advancing and retarding do not af- feet the volume of the spark, but rather the time it takes place in tn 3 cylinder in relation to the piston posi- tion If the spark occurs when pis- ton is past dead center it is then termed retarded; if before dead cen- ter then it is advanced. When crank ing a motor very slowly on battery system the spark must be retarded, otherwise an explosion may take place in the cylinder before piston has reached top center and reverse. This reversing is turned a kick, and is dangerous. The amount of advance to give the spark when driving de pends upon the speed of the motor. If the motor is pulling hard and turn ing over slowly then the spark can not be so far advanced. If turning freely and fast, then the full advance is advisable.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
Automobile Troubles Made Plain

are good. Have had coil and breaker box passed on by the company. Gaso- line line is clear, wiring looks good, carburetor with it's many parts seems to be o. K. Trouble came on abrupt ly. Will you kindly advise me? Thanking you.-G. J. $.
 If you keep the batteries in a metal box, which is usually the case, per haps the dampness in this box has caused an ignition leak. One of the cells may be touching some part or the box. With this system the bat teries must be kept in an absolutely dry place. A loose connection at some point in the wiring system will also cause trouble The points of the cir cuit breaker should open one-thlrtv- second of an inch A weak coil will also give trouble, and would suggest that this be thoroughly tested or another coil installed temporarily to prove wh hether or not the original IS defective.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
(Continucd from Eighth Pagc.)

 paper insulation will chafe, and the cell short circuit on the box, making a ground and depreciate the others in circuit. Dry cells should be i1- stalled in a dry place free from moisture. They should also be packed in a manner to prevent chafing. Connections should be made to pre- vent short circuits at these points. The wires leading to the coil should be anchored in a manner to prevent chafing. Dry cells should also be placed so that tools and other cur rent conducting materials cannot cross the terminals and cause short circuits. Some persons place the cells among the tools and other car equip ment, disregarding possibilities of trouble. .r:
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24

Motoring Department, The Herald After a mileage of over 10000 miles made by my roadster I took down the motor to clean cylinders and adjust bearings It works quiet and runs fine, except that l do not seem to get as much power as formerly. Care was taken in replacing pistons and piston rings. Valves were carefully adjusted Carburetor was also looked alter.
 Can anything be done to get more power without taking engine down again? Will motor tend to get bet ter with use, the rings wearing to a tighter fit in cylinders ?-G. D. s.
 After cleaning the cylinders and grinding the valves. the motor shoulo have more compression and more power. If there are any compression leaks in any of the cylinders thls alone will cause loss of power. It IS possible that compression leaks past the pistons and rings. If the cyln- ders are not true, the installation of new rings will not stop the leaks The only remedy will be to rebore the cylinders and fit new pistons ana rings. Would suggest that the valve timing and ignition timing be care fully checked. Also adjust carbure-
 
 the cause of all the trouble.
 Motoring Department, The Herald: I have owned an automobile for a long time but do not know much about it's construction. When seeing q motor torn down nay attention was called to a motor crankshaft In mak- ing inquiry as to how this shaft was made and of what it was made the mechanic did not seem to know much about it. Will you please advice me-M c. The manner of making crank shafts depends upon the grade of the car: that is to say, the cheaper grades of cars employ the cheaper method of construction. The average crank : shaft is drop forged and then ma chined down. The more expensive method is to turn this shaft out Of a solid billet of steel. This you will readily understand entails a greater amount of work and incurs greater loss in material As to the quality ot material used, the average crankshaft ! is made from carbon steel, while a more expensive shaft is made from 1 3 1-2 per cent. nickel steel. In both l cases a careful heat treatment is re- quired in order to give the shaft con- l siderable physical properties; that is 1 proper tensile strength, etc. A great amount of machine work is neces- sary on a motor crankshaft in order
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
THREW. TEN BOMBS NEAR ZEPPELIN SHED
French and English AVlat0Is Raid
 Town of FTicdriChShafen.

Geneva, via Paris, Nov. 24 12:40 a.. m-Details of the aeroplane raid on Friedrichshafen have been received here from Romanshorn, a Swiss town eleven miles from Constance. From his account it appears that two french and two English aviators, the prmer mounted on monoplanes and le latter on biplanes, arrived above drichShafen at one o'clock Sat lrday afternoon flying at great speed and keeping at great height. ' Suddenly two of the machines blamed down to about 400 yards above the city, and amidst a hail of shells and bullets from six quick firers worked by the men of the Bavarian egiment, circled for half an hour, During which they threw about ten bombs in the vicinity of the Zeppelin shed. One of these bombs struck home, destroying part of the shed and some machinery therein. It is re- ported that one of the latest Zeppelins, which was ready ta be launched, was badly damaged, but the Germans eny this.
 WOrkmen at Dinner.
 The thousand or more workmen nployed about the place were at din- Pr when the raid occurred, or the ss of life would have been greater han it was. One house was de- royed by the bombs and several per pms were killed, including two sol- iers. The gun fire of the German diers brought one of the aviators earth with his machine. He proved
 be a British naval officer. The Ihree other machines disappeared, but he of them, supposed to be manned " the other Englishman, is reported to have fallen into the lake, the avia- Ter being drowned. Another report Ts the second machine was forced
 land in Wurtemberg. In any Eent only two machines were seen ater flying toward Belfort, which is 25 Eliles in a direct line from the eppeIfn esta blishment.
 Caused Much Anxiety.
 The raid is said to have caused \uch anxiety in F'riedrichshafen. The lmber of quick firers has been dou- ed and all foreigners, it is said, have en expelled, as it is believed that les gave the information that an ther Zeppelin had been completed The lake is being searched for the viator who has not been accounted r.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
ARRIVE AT osNABRUCK.

Amsterdam. via London, Nov. "A, S:25 a. m.-The Berlin correspondent of the Telegraaf states that the two German officers who broke their par ole and escaped from Holland have arrived at Osnabruck. They will be summoned before a court of honor, the correspondent declares, and must leave the army.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
RACK IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, Nov. 24.-Secretary Bryan returned today from a weeks stay at his winter place in Miami, Fla.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
|ARTHQUAKE SHOCK RECORDED

Washington, Nov 24.-Earthq q uake locks were recorded today on the fsmo ograph of Georgetown Univer-
 beginning at 80 a. m., and con- nun gAan hour and six minutes. The Renter of the disturbance was calcE- : lated to be about 1,200 miles from Washington and the observers be- lieved it to be within the United States.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24
Motoring Department, The Herald

Motoring Department, The Herald My car with ignition starts readily on battery side and also on magneto side, providing I first feed gasoline through petcocks. but stops after running weak for eight to ten seconds. While running car does not miss, but is almost 1ifeless. Batteries
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24

Motoring Department, The Herald I have a one-cylinder runabOut which works O. K; but now that the weather is cold it is hard to start. The grease that I get at the garage seems too heavy for the engine. would like to know if there is a lighter oil that l could use in the transmission or diff ferential so that it can be made to run easier. How much alcohol and give rine is needed for one pail of water and how often will I have to add to the mixture to keep the radiator from freezing? I run the car about eight miles a day.-M.
 You can attach a simple priming device which will facilitate starting. This should be arranged to flood the carburetor or to partially close the air inlet or carburetor when desired.
 It is advisable to use lighter grade of oil and grease during cold wealth er Your garage should carry in stock the lighter grades.
 Mix a solution in the following pro- portions: Water, 70 per cent; alcohol and glycerine, 30 per cent. This will prevent freezing to degrees Fahr below zero. A little alcohol should be added at frequent intervals to ;,l- low for evaporation. #
New Britain herald., 1914-11-24

to have it absolutely true and prop erly balanced. An unbalanced crank shaft will produce very irregular motor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-29
For Good Roads.

The people Of Anderson county are
going to be given an opportunity to
vote on the question of issuing $780,
900 of county bonds for good roads.
if the general assembly will pass a
bill that has been drafted and which
will be presented by the county dele
cation to-day. The proposed bill
provides that 100000 of five per
cent. bonds, if that much be neces-
sary, be issued and sold for improv-
ing the roads of the county. The
bonds will be sold as the road work is
accomplished, thus making saving
in interest. It is believed that such
a bond issue can be financed with
only a mill and one-half levy, the
money to be received from this tax
being sufficient to pay the annual in
terest amounting to $4,000 and set
aside about $500 annually for a
sinking fund which will be used in
redeeming the bonds. The money to
be derived from the proposed bond
issue will be placed in the hands of
the county treasurer and will be
paid out in the same manner as the
regular funds of the county are dis
bursed. 1t will be handled by the
county commissioners and the super
visor
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-29
Declines to Fight on Lawyers Advice

New Orleans, Jan. pa duel
with firearms, negotiations for which
were started by an alleged insult and
arranged to take place at sunrise to-
day under the "dueling oaks in city
park, which in years gone by was the
scene of many such combats, was
averted by one of the proposed par
ticipants refusing to fight. Last week
Leopold Tassin, member of the Au-
gust Chabaud company, quarreled
with Charles Tete, and Tassin chal-
lenged him, to fight with firearms.
Tete sent seconds to accept Tassin' s
challenge. After details had been ar
ranged Tassin told his attorney about
it and was admonished not to fight.
After thinking over the matter Tas-
sin sent message to Tete saying he
would refuse to settle business diff
culties on the field of honor. Seconds
were notified Immediately that there
would be no bloodshed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-29
Wins Damage Suit.

In the case of D. P. Johnson
against the Ford Motor company the
jury in the United States court yes
terday rendered verdict in favor of
the defendant. The case was brought
on account of fracture of the arm
that the plaintiff had received while
cranking an automobile, holding that
the company was directly liable for
the alleged defect in the machinery
that caused the crank to kick back
and break his arm.-The Columbia
State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-29
Los Angeles Hard Hit.

Los Angeles, Jan. 27.-With seven
persons drowned, all forms of over
land transportation handicapped, si1
train loads of passengers marooned
and this section of the State damaged
to the extent of more than a million
dollars by storms, prospect of relief
frightened with the, appearance OF
the sun to-day.
The rainfall for the "a hours end
ing at midnight was 2.96 inches
making the total for the season 1892
inches. More rain fell yesterday than
the total for the 1913 season to. Jan
uary 27.
At Santa Barbara, where the great
est damage was done, heavy rain
was falling this morning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-29
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electric power with other materiai
and machinery in keeping, the whoie
equipment representing an invest
ment of $4,000 and upwards.
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-29
Negro Was Lynched.

Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 27.-Jim Will
son, negro alleged to have confess
ed to numbering Mrs. William Lynch,
last Saturday night, was lynched late
to-day near Wendell, N. c., at the
point where the murder was commit
ted.
A crowd of nearly 1000 men
and women crowded about a store
house from which he was dragged out
and swung from a tree limb. Making
signs he wanted to speak, he was let
down and implicated in the murder
another negro named Saunders, now
under arrest at Wendell. He was
swung up again and his body riddled
with bullets.
Wilson was caught last night be-
tween Selma and Warsaw. He is said
to have made partial confession this
morning at Selma. A big crowd there
demanded he be taken to the scene of
his crime.
Governor Craig was telephoned and
ordered the Raleigh military COM
pany to Wendell. twenty-five SOL
diers in automobiles went, but when
in half a mile of the scene learned
the lynching was over and return
ed. )
Mrs. Lynch was the wife of we'll
known farmer, who found her man:
gled body covered with underbrush
on his return home Saturday night.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-29
Dopey Benny Sent to Sing Sing.

New York, Jan. 27.-Sheriff Crit
enhagen surprised the gangster
friends of Dopey Benny Fein yester-
day by sending Benny to Sing Sing
two days before he expected to begin
to serve his five year sentence for as
saulting Police Sergeant Patrick
Sheridan.
Guards who had noticed the bear
ing of gangsters at the criminal
courts building while Benny was on
trial, feared an outbreak when he
was taken away. Fein. was told Fri
day night tht he would be taken
to Sing Sing early this week and
advised his friends accordingly.
Shortly after yesterday morning
Deputy Sheriff Haley went to the
prison and told the gangster to get
ready. He was taken to Police Head.
quarters Immediately. and two hours
later was on a New York Central
train. handcuffed to the deputy sher-
iff.
Waiting for a long time outside
the Tombs late in the morning was
an old man with grizzled beard and
STOPPING shoulders. Occasionally he
visited the one coffee stand on Frank
lin street. Finally he went up to the
steps to the prison.
81 want to see Benny Fein," he
explained in a trembling voice.
What for?" was the gruff reply.
Il am his father. l want to say
goodby to him.
They sent him way two hours
ago." said the gateman.
The old man turned away and at
the foot of the steps explained to
an inquirer:
They have taken Benny away. l
suppose it was the law, but he was
good boy to me always, and I am
afraid that I will never see him
again"
Fein remand cheerful to the last.
They gave it to me good this
time" he said laughingly to Warden
Hanley as he went out the door.