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The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
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Matches can be made waterproof by
dipping In hot melted parafin.
Russian railroads protect ties and
telegraph poles against decay by soak
ing them for several months before
use in strong brine.
An Illinois man has patented clamps
to hold paint brushes on the ends of
poles at any angle to save painters the
need of ladders.
Cork slabs, compressed from q
thickness of IA inches to half an inch.
are being tried out for flooring in rail-
road cars.
Chinese exports of firecrackers to
the United States are yearly diminish
ing.
1t is only necessary to boil a cork
for five minutes to make 1t At any
bottle.
A chimney 115 feet high will sway
without danger, as much AZ 10 inches
in strong wind.
Next to the United States. Ger
many and France are the largest pro
ducers of iron ore in the world
The United states has moro than
5000, 900 factory employees. and 1900.
600 railroad employees
That 1t is very cool and light is the
claim for q new perforated metal
band for the Interior of stin hats.
An excellent waterproof brown pa-
per is being made in England of which
so per cent of the material Is peat
Portable power plants up to 50-horse
power that use crude oil for fuel are
coming into common use in France,
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Potato and Ham Sandwiches.

Into a pint and half of well-sea-
soned mashed potatoes stir two eggs
without beating. Spread two table
spoons of this potato out smoothly
and lay on It a slice of neatly trimmed
boiled ham. Cover this with potato.
pinch the edges we'll together. lay in
boiling lard and fry to a golden brown.
Scraps Of any kind Of meat minced
and seasoned may be used instead of
the slices.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
- p HEN old Sol goes to bed be-
wv hind the distant jersey hills,
wv and the stars make their ap-
w pearance overhead in their

poAranco Overhead IN their
deep blue canopy. then. In .
twinkling. New York rushes from the
cover OF darkness, turns on the switch.
and greets the night by becoming the
brightest spot on earth.
To attain this result. huge number
of lamps is required. over 100000 Of
about 100000 candle power.
municipal direction. although of hrst
importance. ID not by half the only
way that Manhattan dispels the dark
ness. To this should be added the
enormous candle power of thousands
Of electric signs, and hundred Of lights
in front Of stores. theaters. hotels.
apartment houses and In shop win
dows. On top Of these must be piled
up high the 100000 candle power of
the lights which radiate from out of
the windows Of the buildings. both
public and private. and also the ex-
posed lighting from building dsoora-
tons.
differing Marvel.
Just a. soon as the evening begins
Broadway, Seventh avenue. Eighth
avenue. all the cross streets between
the Battery and Van Cortland park.
the arches of twinkling incandescents
on the four East river bridges. every
highway and byway in the i've bor-
oughs of the greater city IL a-sparkle
with lamps.
In upper New York and across on
Long Island. long. serried lines of gilt
tering points reach out through and
dispel the darkness, marking distinct
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
COVERING FOR BEvEL GEARS
Hood Consists Of Cylindrical Piece Of
Sheet Metal Cut So as to Pre-
sent Triangular Form.

Bevel gears are the most dangerous
because on account of their shape they
are more difficult to protect. They are
especially hard to safeguard where
used on a shaft that extends both
ways from the horizontal gear. The
sketch is descriptive of hood for
covering such gears. says Popular Me-
chanics. The hood consists OF cy-
lindrical piece of sheet metal, cut at
an angle Of 45 degrees at both ends
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
The new MINISTER
BY MILDRED CAROLINE
GoOpRIDGE.
THE new minister is a good deal Of
. stick" pronounced hirtatious and
self-conceited MyrtIe Fnrr


. stick" pronounced hirtatious and
self-conceited Myrtle FAIR
"oh. don't think that" immedi-
ately dissented Rhoda Evans. He is
certainly shy. but you must remember
what strangers we are to him. He
certainly makes up for his reticence
and youth with those beautiful ser
mons he breaches"
Myrtle gave Rhoda a quizzing look
In her usual shrewd, suspicious way.
but Ler pretty friend, quiet. smiling as
ever. evinced no indication by blush or
eye culver of any particular interest
IN the Rev. Arnold Joyce.
Myrtle voiced the sentiment of a
goodly portion OF her SET A new min
.ster was new source of animation
for the village. especially an eligible
manageable one. They had come of
all sorts In the past and had lent va
ration and new ideas to the common
life. There had been the sporting
type. the tea drinking. the perfect Ia
dies man. even the bluff, intensely hui
man. political, smoking and boxing
species. They had come and gone
rapidly. falling into the matrimonial
net set for them and fading away into
broader fields of labor through the
needs OF married life and the results
of family influence.
why. this Mr.. Joyce doesn't seem
to even notice US young ladies-bolta
of with the men whenever there is
an entertainment"
II think that is only natural bash
fulness," said Rhoda.
She smiled to herself gently as Myr-
tie left her. Rhoda could have exulted
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30

over her If that had been her way. 1t
was not and she ingenuously kept to
herself the belief that in her company
at least, when alone with her. Mr..
Joyce was a different person to what
he was amid group of vain, admira-
ton seeking young ladies.
Rhoda was in charge of charity
committee and she had spent some de-
lightful hours telling her hopes and
troubles to an ardent listener and
sympathizer. Mr.. Joyce himself. They
were in perfect harmony. She had
noted his shyness disappearing and his
face brighten when they were togeth-
er.
Then, too, as they grew more friend
ty and confidential, the finer features
Of the new minister's qualities had
come out. There was no silly ro-
nance between them. He evidently
craved her company and she was new
sr happier than when they were to-
yether
Then, one day when she accidentally
iropped a rose from her corsage and
saw him furtively secure and hide it,
ner senses thrilled and she wondered
If in the depths of that retiring nature
there was a secret chamber that cher
shed her solely.
The Rev. Mr.. Joyce took a solitary
stroll one beautiful afternoon. He was
lost in sober reflection all the pro-
:racted tramp. Then suddenly he ar
lived at a conclusion.
tn M
he soliloquized, land I-ah! l must
not go on loving her II 1t is to only
meet with final disappointment"
Then. after further deliberate cogi-
alton, he murmured:
Yes. l will know my fate today"
Mr. Joyce proceeded straight to the
vine uncovered cottage with its pref
ty garden grounds that sheltered the
Idol of his soul A servant told him
that Miss Evans had run over to a
neighbors, offered to go for her and
led the caller to little summer house
where there was shade and coolness.
Mr.. Joyce sat in comfortable rus
tic chair, though decidedly uncomfort-
able himself He was trying to for
mulate his first appearance in a vital
and unfamiliar line. The prospective
proposal of marriage fairly upset his
usual serenity
Then casually he noted writing uten-
sils on the little table at his side.
Rhoda had evidently brought her cor
respondence to this choice retreat to
attend to. N
And then his eyes became fixed, de-
spite his will, upon a single page Of a
letter that lay outspread and held fiat
under an ink stand. He could not help
but trace the lines:
glad to believe this Mr.. Joyce II
a splendid man In your estimation.
but, oh! cannot help but think all Of
the time of my true nance. You must
',eep our engagement secret, for 1t is
oot to be known for u year and"
Mr. Joyce arose from his seat, sud
denly realizing that he was viewing
disclosures he had no right to sur
reptitiously scan. He was white to
the lips. He staggered where he stood.
His trembling hand for moment
crossed his closed eyes as If to shut
out some sudden scene of blight to all
his fondest hopes.
Already engaged-she is writing to
sfriend!" he groaned and then quickly
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Banana Custard.

one-half cupful sugar. Add two cup
fuls OF milk. the grated rind Of a lemon
and the mashed pulp of banana. until
1t is the consistency OF thin batter.
Then sprinkle the top with sugar and
bake to light brown. When cool
cover the top with a meringue. made
with the well-beaten whites of two
eggs and four tablespoons of sugar; !;
return to the oven and brown. Serve
cold
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
1hInks II Slonificant

A Parker street man reports re-
markable thing that he witnessed the
other day in his neighborhood A six
passenger limousine rolled up in
front of a 100000 mansion. The
chauffeur went into the house and re-
turned with a scuttle of coal Placing
the coal in the car carefully. he drove
away The Parker street man consid-
ers the incident highly Significant
Newark News.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Two Helpful Hints.

When cleaning camel's hair door
mats turn the side down which has
been used and beat with broom.
This gives better results than beating
on line and is easier. To mend a
piece of cloth which is torn. take
a piece of material OF the same color
and coat 1t with the white of an egg.
place this patch back Of the tear and
press with hot iron. The tear will
scarcely be noticeable.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Beef Ericaneo.

Cut two pounds Of stew beef into
pieces about two inches square. Roll
them In flour. Have some meat drip
pings heated in a large frying pan. Put
In the meat with six or eight onions
sliced Cook until brown. Add the
contents of can OF tomatoes. Re-
move to back of range and cook slowly
two hours. Season with salt and pep
per to taste. Real nice II served with
well-baked potatoes.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
A AoId.Fast serew.

deed. In such a piece constant atten.
ton is required to keep them to-
gether and fit for the service for which
they were designed. The new screw
has slot along its length with edges
30 shaped that they offer no resistance
to the passage Of the screw as 1t en-.
ters. but a series of little heels or
projections stand in the way Of its
withdrawal.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Corn 9oup,

One can of corn or six ears of green
corn grated or put through vege-
table chopper. Cook for Is minutes
in a little water. Boil three pints
milk: add salt. pepper and a small
lump of butter. When the milk boils
add the corn tstrained). and serve
very hot Put a dessertspoonful of
whipped cream on each cup. A little
celery. cooked and strained is very
appetizing addition.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Station "On the MAD"

A California railroad has lost sta
ton, and has given it up after two
months search. 1t was Butler. point
In Los Angeles county. between Du-
arte and Azusa. section which was
wiped off the map" in the recent
foods.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Many sauaht Poaltlon.

The French poor law department re-
Gently advertised for ten inspectors to
call at Paris theaters and check the re-
ceipts SO as to make sure that the
taxes due to the department were cor
rectly calculated. The number of ap-
plications for these posts was v13s.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
INDUSTRY
A4T;daXhssT- -
BEltHkA(&
MEANS FOR COMBATING FIRE
Buckets Placed In Tank Of Watsr Are
Hidden From vIew-Not Taken
for Other Purposes.

Means for combating fire in the
early stage are always advisable. and
Of fire buckets so often seen In Of
fices and in industrial establishments
10 anything but imposing. and. exposed
as they are, the contents are often
spilled or evaporated or maliclously
emptied. The buckets in . tank
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Concrete Railroad Ties,

Railroad ties made OF reinforced
concrete into which asbestos flbers
have been introduced, tried out on
a Bavarian railroad. can be drilled
and hammered like wood, which they
far outlast
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Novel Vacuum cIeaner.

Novel Vacuum Cleaner.
novel vacuum cleaner for use in
houses where electric power is not
available, has bellows which straps
on the persons back and is operated
by handle at one side. to provide
the suction.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30

answered the phone or talked over It
in her life. The bell rang again and
then again. Then she knew it must
be answered, even though she did not
wish to. Jumping to her feet, she
took the receiver down. Nobody at
home!" she shouted into the transmit
ter and then hung up the receiver.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Expressing Noises.

After studying the subject of the
suppression of noises in dwellings for
several years, German scientist has
decided that the more solidly buildings
are constructed the more quickly they
will convey sounds.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30

80 as to present triangular form.
The hole for the shaft should be SO
large that the shaft cannot touch the
hood. the latter being anchored with
supports which are shaped to suit the
conditions.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30

Use for Waste Product.
English mills have succeeded in
making yarn and twine from fax
straw, heretofore regarded as a waste
product.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
slde,Ioht. on the Ball

sIdeIlohts on the Ball.
Madame, the musicians want some
thing more to drink
Certainly not! Do they think they
are paid to make the bottles dancef"
LIE Rire (PariB).
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Mine Rescue Apparatus

A new English mine rescue ap-
paratus does away with the helmet and
weighs only 2s pounds. yet with 1t .
man can work In deadly gases more
than FIVE hop-S
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Domestic Vessel. Of india.

Domestic Vessels Of india.
Most of the domestic vessels used
by the people of India are made of
copper or brass. and departure from
this usage is rendered difficult from
certain ritual observances Of cleanli-
ness.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Left Caller Wondering

An elderly German woman was left
in the house by herself. Suddenly the
telephone bell rang. She had never
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17
GATHERING OF BAPTISTS
interesting Exercises in Connection
With Dedication Of Second
Church

The new Second Baptist Church at
King and Peyton streets was densely
packed yesterday by people OF that de-
nomination as we'll as by their many
friends to witness the dedicatory en-
ercises and listen to the addresses.
At the morning session the sum OF
1000 was raised in cash and pledged
for the new building.
Services were held at 9, 10, and II
A. NJ. and s P. NJ. The actual services
in connection with the dedication of
the edifice took place at the latter SER
vices. The program included solo by
T. P. Henderson, with oir;invocatlon
hymn, us; Scripture reading; pray
err; solo, w. J. Phillips; offering; read
ing, Reorganization and History of Our
Church." James A Hulish; hymn, 613;
announcements; dedication sermon, by
Pew. George W. Mcdaniel, d. D., of
the First Baptist Church, Richmond;
solo; closing hymn, TIP.
Sundy school services were held at
8 o'clock. The program was as follows:
Song by school; invocation; song by
two girls; prayer; recitation; solo;
recitation; song by school; Scripture
reading; solo, address, song by school,
Offering by class; recitation, solo, bene-
diction..
The following were the services at
10 o'clock-Anthen1; doxology; invoca.
ton; hymn, ;442; Scripture reading;
morning offering; solo, W. J. Phil
lips; address, Rev. W. F. Fisher of
home mission board; hymn, 6SS.
The II o'clock services were as fol-
lowing-Solo. w. J. Phillips; Scrip
ture reading; prayer; hymn, 624; -
nouncements; address,, Rev. R. D..
Garland of State Mission Board; COL
lection; closing hymn, G15.
Officers of the church are; Rev. 0.
W. Triplett, pastor; James A. Hulfsh,
treasurer; George K. Bender, clerk;
Mrs. James A. Hulfsh, organist;
T. P. Henderson, chorister; G. K.Ben-
der, Charles A. Kidwell, Jas. A. HUI
fish, Hugh w. Kerrick, J. X. Kawl-
ings, J. G. Bowie, deacons; James A.
Hulfsh, Thomas P. Henderson, Geo.
K. Bender, trustees; James F.
Simpson, James A. Hulfsh, T. r.
Dawson, George X. Bender, Thomas
P Henderson, building committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17
Quinn SERIOUSLY HURT
We'll Known Young Man Injured Bv
Fail is in Critical
Condition

Harry 3. Quinn, chairman of the
Alexandria City Republican Com
mittcc, past exalted ruler of Alex
andria Lodge Of Elks, and a member
of one of the best known Alexandria
families, is dying at the Alexandria
Hospital as the result of a fall at the
residence Of his brother, Martin A.
Quinn, 511 Oronoco street, at an
early hour Sunday morning Mr..
Quinn's family was aroused at 1880
o'clock by hearing a heavy fall in
the front hall. Investigation led to
the discovery of the body of Mr..
Quinn on the floor beneath the land
ing Of the second floor, from which
he had evidently fallen. He was un-
conscious and has not regained con-
Seriousness SC that he could give any
account of the accident. He had re-
tired an hour previously and it is
presumed that he walked in his sleep
and fell over the balustrade.
Dr.. NJ. D. Delaney was summoned
and an examination showed that Mr..
Quinn's skull had been fractured
near its base. He was removed to
the Alexandria Hospital, where but
little hope is held out for his recov-
cry.
Mr.. Quinn gained consciousness for
a few moments today, but relapsed
into Inconsistencies Immediately
afterwards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17

Mrs. Henry L. Lewis and Miss
Julia Lewis, of Charlottesville, are
the guests of Miss, Cora Lee Cochran,
at her home in King street. Z -
Miss Corine Marsteller Milburn
has returned home after spending a
month at Rectortown and Mt. Jack
son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17
ASSAULT WITH BLACKJACK.
Colorcd Woman's Injuries Prevent
Appearance in Police Court
This Morning.

Frank Williams, colored, was arres..
ted this morning on the charge Of
making a brutal assault upon a color
ed woman named Gertie Cole. The
attack was made in house in Friend
ship alley yesterday morning. Will
Jams used a blackjack upon the wo-
mans head. She was unable to be
present in the Police Court when the
case was called this morning and it
was continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. 3. Cation presiding).
The following cases were disposed
Of this morning:
William and Earl Parker, coloreG,
charged with disorderly conduct and
fighting, forfeited their collateral by
failing to appear.
Alvin Robcy, charged with drunk
en- and disorderly conduct, forfeited
his collateral by failing to appear
Two white men, charged with being
drunk, were dismissed with an adj
monition. -
Frank Williams, colorcd, charged
with assaulting Gertie Cole, color
ed had his case continued.
Will Washington, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct, was fined
$3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17
AFTER TAX DODGERS.
Special Grand Jury to Investigate
Tax Returns.

A special Grand Jury will be sum-
moned early in the fall to take up
the question of tax returns made by
AlcXandrians, it was announced today.
Many returns made for personal
property, incomes and licenses, are
believed to be inadequate and the
Grand Jury will be charsed with
summoning all persons who are
thought to have failed to list all of
their property for taxation before
then. The jury has the authority to
require the production of books and
documents.
The publication Of the list of per
sons who had incomes in excess of
$4,000 has created considerable in
terest in Alexandria and persons
who are in a position to know, state
that many wcll-known business and
professional men, as well as several
women, who have incomes in excess
CT the maximum allowed by the State
without taxation, have failed to make
a report to the Commissioner Of Rev
erue.
Jucgo LOUIS C. Barldg, jof the
Corporation Court, who has the au-
thority to summon the Grand Jury,
IS out of the city at the present
time and it is not known just what
date will be selected for the first
session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17

Joseph DcSiva has been elected
first vicc-presidcnt and G. NJ. Myers,
second vice-president of the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company. The va
canclcs were caused by the death of
Frank C. Spinks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17

The post cards we deliver in
30 minutes are better than you get
in three. days at some places and we
make them as low as two for 4
quarter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17

Mrs: Charles E. Dare, Master Ed
.gar!sWHSon Dare and little Miss s,Vir-:
ginia Dare, of Rosemont, are the
guests of Mrs. Dare's PARENTS Mr.
ard; Mrs. Thomas J. Wilson, at their
hone in Rising Sun, Nd:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
& Of Alexandria Happenings
.s in,society. la

gerstown, Md; Mr.. Earl Hush, of
Indian Harbor, Ind; Miss Ada Arun-
del, of Washington, D. c.; Mr.. Gid
con J. Pillow and Miss Annie Payne
Pillow, of Benton, La. During the
day Miss Ada Arundel, who has a
beautiful contralto voice. rendered
number of songs. Signor Tony
Frantantnono played several selec-
tons on the harp. and Mr.. Hush
recited Riley's can Old Sweetheart
of Nine" A delicious luncheon was
served.
Miss Nan O'Neil is visiting Miss
Esther Heishley.
Miss Margaret and Nellie Ham
merley are visiting Mrs. P. NJ. Brad
shaw.
Miss Maggie Entwisle has gone to
Richmond to spend two weeks. visit
ing with her brother, Harry Entwisle.
Miss Anna Bacugalupo has re-
turned to the city after two weeks
'isit in Fredericksburg.
Thomas H. L. Swesson, a native
If England, who is engaged in the
newspaper business in Washington.
md Miss Marian L. White. of Wash
ngton, journeyed to Alexandria by
automobile Saturday night and were
married shortly before II o'clock at
he rectory of Grace Episcopal
church by the Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
Newell S. Greenaway. clerk of the
:ourts. opened his Office to issue the
equired marriage license. They were
lttended by Miss Adelaide Head and
Earl Mowbry. In the forenoon Mr..
Carpenter officiated at the marriage
# Miss Elizabeth Vivian Fletcher,
laughter of SMr. and Mrs. R. H.
Fletcher, and Harry G.. Wingate,
10Th of Washington. After brief
yedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Wingate
viii make their home in Washington.
Rev. L. F. Kelly, of st. Mary's,
Catholic Church, who has been tour
ng the Holy Land, will sail from
Naples on September 1st, arriving
n Boston September 14th.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Wood have
rome to Oakland, Nd, to spend two
weeks. 49,.
Nh. and Mrs. William G. Rogers
eft Saturday for Atlantic City, to be
rome two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Keith Car
lin, who returned last week from
heir wedding trip spent in Europe,
Ire now the guests of Representa-
i've and Mrs. Carlin, in North
Washington street.
Mrs. T. Marshall Jones has re-
turned from visit to relatives i'll
Warrenton.
Among the Alexandrians register
ID at the Hotel Penhurst, Atlantic
City, are Henry X. Field and daugh-
Ter, George D. Hopkins, William
Lewis Allen, John G. Graham, Geo.
Burroughs and the Misses Callahan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell X. Rodgers
eft Saturday for ten-day trip to
Atlantic City.
Miss Nettie L. Henshaw will leave
tomorrow morning for two-week
visit with friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank Carlin and
family will leave on Wednesday for
an automobile trip to Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and New York, to be
gone several weeks.
Mr. Richard NJ. Chichester, Mr..
James Sidney Douglas, Jr., Mr..
Windsor Snowden, Mr.. William H. 7.
Brooke, and Mr.. Walter C. Foster
will be the guests for the Warrenton
Horse Show Of Mr.. William H.
Gaines, of Alexandria, at the home
of his father, Captain Grenyille !
Gaines, in Warrenton. Mr.. Gaines