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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-28

youths and adults. HIS experience has
had Its fruition IN tho organization Of
the committee for mental hygiene.
which IL now organized in seven states
OF the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-28

Mr.. ]. c. Amiss. u S. n. has been or
dered from Norfolk, Va, to his ship
for service abroad. Mrs. Amiss has re-
turned to their home In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-28

Mr. and Mrs Isaac Levy announce
the engagement of their daughter
Frances and Mr.. Louis Buckner of Bal
timore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-28

Mr. Charles NJ. Pepper announces the
engagement of his daughter. Nora
Rose, and Mr. Beverly Price Evans
son of Representative and Mrs John NJ.
Evans of Montana. The ceremony will
take place Wednesday, June ., at s
pm, at st. Margarets Church.
Mrs. E. l. Stock entertained at lunch
con today in honor of Miss Pepper at
the Columbia Country Club. Those
present were Mrs. John NJ Evans. Mrs
Rowland Marshall. Mrs. Charles A.
johnson. Mrs. Russell F. Madden of
New York, Miss Edith Shriner of Bal
timore. Miss Marie Carter and Miss
Lula Burket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-28

Miss Nancy Gordon Jones was hostess
at a luncheon today. given in honor Of
Miss Ruth Bliss. whose marriage to
Capt Lewis Hayes Watkins, L. S. A..
will take place May l.. The decora-
were Miss Ruth Jones. who is to be
maid of honor for Miss Bliss: Mrs. John
II. Knapp. Mrs. Nicholas Brewster. Miss
Barbara Hoge, Miss Frances Effinger
and Miss Julia Heyl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-28

A card party will be held in the ball.
room of the Raleigh Saturday. May 8
at pm, under the auspices of the
Helen Keller Guild OF Aid Association
for the Blind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-28

Miss Antoinette Ray entertained at din
ner last night In honor Of Miss Anne Sey-
mour Jones and Lieut.. 8. Roland Hop
kins. The guests were Miss Dorothy Tay-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-28

Mrs Thomas Ewing entertained in
formally at luncheon Yesterday.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-05-21
TRICKS THAT BULLETS PLAY
Life Saved by the Hook Of a British omeeTs
Helmet Chain.

II has been truly said that, once you fre Dui'
let from a modern rife, none can forecast what
it will do or where 1t will ultimately come 10
rest. Even when a bullet has an uninterrupted
course, says Frank Scudamore in the London
Globe, it is capable of upsetting all known cal
culations of its flight and range. Before the bat
tie of Omdurman a sick officer was taken across
the Nile and placed under en- awning at least
$500 yards from the nearest point OF possible
fire. This should have insured him an ample
margin of safety, but none the less stray bullet
ate up the intervening three miles of desert,
struck him in the head, and killed him.
Shortly before the battle of Giniss, in the
Sudan. Gen. Sir Archibald Hunter, Colonel Hack
et-Thompson, c. B., and another officer whose
name escapes me, were reconnoitering through
an opening in the wall of a disused sakeeyeh, or
waterwheel. The hole in the wall was SO small
that the officers had to stand one behind the 9TH
er to see anything. The officer whose name
forget was in front using a pair Of binoculars
while Sir Archibald Hunter was in the rear The
CLINT caused by the setting sun shining on the
glass of the binoculars attracted the attention OF
a dervish who. together with others. was retiring
along the Nile. He stopped took aim, and fired.
1t was a very good shot, for it sped through one
lens of the binoculars. through the brain of the
officer holding them, killing him on the spot,
through the shoulder of Colonel Hacket-Thomp-
son, and finally lodged in the breast of Sir Arch
ibald Hunter. where, believe, 1t remains to this
day.
The vagaries Of a bullet when 1t touches the
human frame are almost beyond belief During
another Sudan battle / saw an ofHcer, a friend
Of mine. 60 down apparently shot through the
head To my surprise and relief l met him
walking about after the battle apparently none
the worse, save that his head was bandaged.
Then he showed me how a bullet, striking and
DETECTED by one Of the hooks of his helmet chain,
had run right round his forehead, cutting q
groove under the skin. and had then glanced OF
the helmet hook on the other side
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-05-21
CONERNOP MlzycH CONTROLS
SIZED az THE TO4LyLW
CHX1ION T722YTOR%
II SHOyVXJyG SHOF MHlXS
"A AT7HCXED ~ ME NDE
~ or LOCOMOZLE

lamp and this acknowledgment is also recorded
by the recording apparatus.
The next action which may be described, Is
when the contact shoe engages with a partially
energized contact rail- which indicates a caution
condition. When this occurs, the engine appa-
ratus is again set for reduced speed as when
starting out. and the whistle blows continuously
II, in the meantime. the train in the advance
block has moved on, or any other obstruction has
been removed so that the next contact rail Is
in "clear" condition, the cab system will be auto
matically returned to normal, full speed condi
tion when it passes such contact rail. and the
whistle will stop.
On the other hand If the danger condition con-
tinues and the contact rail is de-energized. de-
noting danger. the train will be automatically
stopped when its contact shoe comes in contact
with this de-energized rail- This stopping will
also be recorded. and at the same time a chime
Of two whistles will be sounded to warn the
gineer that this is stop application.
II the engineer desires to proceed. he must
press a button on the cabinet door, which resets
the automatic apparatus to caution or slow speed
condition Having reset the instruments he may
proceed in the first instance, at con-
trolled reduced speed.
II the engineer has observed a danger signal
and stops his train before the contact shoe comes
in contact with the de-energized rail, he may II
necessary. in an emergency pass the deener-
g1Ze0 rail- In Or0er 10 pass the 0e-energ1Zed rail
a separate and distinctive switch is provided.
which must be held down continuously while
passing the rail- The pressing of this switch is
also recorded. However. IL he should attempt to
pass a rail by pressing on this switch before the
train has stopped he would cause a stop appli-
cation. After passing the de-energized rail. as
before described. the train may proceed under
caution operation at a predetermined, controlled.
reduced speed.
While automatic control system has many
advantages, some of these advantages would be
lost If the system could be freely manipulated,
unless such irregularity is automatically detected
and recorded. In order to insure the proper
operation of this system. and to record the &C.
ton thereof. as well as t2 record whether the
engineer is properly observing his signals, Ger.
tain portions Of the system are inclosed in q box
or cabinet. This box or cabinet is made to con.
tain the valves, magnets, relays clock and record
ing mechanism and Is provided with q lock and
a special door. The cabinet is about eighteen
inches square and six inches deep and may be
mounted in any convenient place in the cab
This system is intended to actuate or cooper.
ate with any suitable form of mechanism on the
car or locomotive which Is used for stopping the
same, such as brake actuating mechanism and
it is particularly adapted to actuate or cooperate
with the air brakes which are now commonly
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-05-21
'TWIxT BULL AND BEAR
How Two Californians Released Themselves
From a Critical Situation.

now Two CaiuoTHsaHs released themselves
From q Critical Situation.
E. s. Collins. postmaster at Knights Ferry
Cal, and Samuel Baugh, blacksmith, have Just
escaped from an encounter with a bull and
bear which they will not soon forget the New
York Sun states.
Collins bought bull and had him in a corral
just above knights Ferry. He and Baugh went
out to inspect the purchase when the angry ami
NAL started after them and gave chase Collins
reached a nearby tree in safety but Baugh was
not 80 lucky, and crawled instead into a near
by cave. Just in time to escape the charge of the
bull.
He emerged hastily. however. and again the
bull charged him, and he sought refuge in the
hole second time. Finally Collins warned the
blacksmith to stay in the cave. saying that the
bull would tree them both and keep them in the
field all night For answer, Baugh again jumped
in and out of the cave and q moment later as
the bull charged past. grabbed the animals tail
and threw him.
As both men climbed the fence. Baugh ex.
planned why he didn't remain in the cave There
was a bear inside which disputed his ownership
The two men returned later and succeeded in
dispatching the bear and two cubs.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-05-21

pairs are made when it can proceed but under
control and at a predetermined speed only. The
wiring is specially constructed SO that any
crosses or grounds will cause a danger condition
II repairs cannot be made Immediately by the
gineer, he may cut out the instruments when
the train can,proceed but If this is done a record
is made.
Another feature of the device is its elasticity
and adsptabty to the movement of any and all
kinds of trains, irrespective Of their motive pow
er or frequency. The system will work equally
well trains operated by steam. electricity gas
oline, or compressed air. and whether such ap-
plication Is direct by means of the trolley.
third rail or storage battery methods.
The initial purpose is to promote the safety of
railway operation and to eliminate all danger
from lapses of memory on the part of the en-
gineers or others connected with the operation
of railways, and to make such q record as will
provide an exhibit of proper improper opera
tion and observance of signals and orders.
The control of the movement of trains is in the
hands of the engineers just as long as they OBJ
serve the restricting signals provided for their
guidance, but any failure to do SO Immediately
and automatically relieves them Of said con-
troll As soon as the conditions permit of safely
doing So the control Is again and automatically
restored to the engineer.
The system is of the intermittent contact rail
type. with the engine apparatus clear or inopera'
tive while running between points Of indication
When the engine shoe makes contact with the
contact rail, the engine apparatus is still held
clear or imperative. provided the contact rail Is
energized. II 1t is desired to make the control
of the speed Of the train continuous. instead OF
intermittent. particularly in congested terminals.
the desired object is accomplished by making the
contact rail continuous. Both the contact rail
and the shoe on the engine are SO constructed as
to keep them within the limits Of the safety
clearance requirements, and personal contact
with the contact rail Is not injurious.
The manner in which the purpose Of the sys.
tenn is carried out Is as follows:
When q train is standing at q terminal. or at
any other point, the automatic apparatus is in
such condition that the train can only proceed
at a predetermined reduced speed. When the
engineer opens the throttle to proceed it auto
matically starts q whistle in the cab. This
whistle continues to sound and the reduced speed
regulation continues until the train contact shoe
enraGes with clear contact rail. This rail be-
ing fully energized supplies current which sets
the control in position to permit the train to
proceed at full speed. and also stops the whistle.
The contact with this shoe is recorded by re-
cording apparatus and the contact also causes
the lighting of q signal lamp in the cab The
passage of this rail is acknowledged by the en-
sinser, who presses button which puts out the
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-05-21

employed fer this purpose
The inventor, Anatol Col
los, was born in 1877. Early
in life he showed a marked
interest in mechanical sub
jects, and after a general
education was sent to q
manual training school.
There he studied for six
years. Electricity. though
then in it's infancy. had at
tracted much attention and
Gollos dropped al! other sub
jects for a special course In
electrical engineering.
After serving a rigid ap-
premiership. Gollos went to
Germany. There he stayed
for four years, during which
time he superintended sew
eral big government jobs.
In 1908 he came to Amer
lea, and the following year
found him in charge Of the
main switchboard at the
Louisiana exposition in st.
Louis.
Opportunities in Mexico
attracted him and, after the
close of the exposition, he
went to Mexico City. There
he remained for a year,
serving as superintendent on
various electrical installa-
tions. He was in charge Of
the electrical installation in
stern messenger terminal In
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-05-21


to m q tic installations
made according to pres
ent practice. In addition,
they have the advantages
of, first, train control;
second, visible and audible
signals; third. automatic
record to check engineers,
thereby holding them to a
close observation of sig
mails.
An important feature
Of the system Is that 1t is
so constructed. on a
closed circuit principle,
that any break, failure or
disarrangement of any
part Of the main track or
contact rail connections.
or the failure of the elec.
trio current. or any disar.
rangement Of the locomo-
tive attachments, will
cause the most restrictive
indication, when the train
will be brought to a stop,
until corrections or ro-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-05-21


E&zN ES vice that will make derail-
UTUAAAO ment, collisions and wrecks
impossible nationwide
search is being conducted under congressional
order and to Anatol Golos, a Chicagoan. has
fallen the honor of being the first inventor in
the country to procure an official investigation,
the reward coming after three years of work on
automatic train control and recorder Tests
made by the government only after the pre-
liminary inquiry has shown that the device is
practical.
The tests Of Mr.. Gollos' invention will be made
on the main branch of the Chicago Burlington
Quincy railroad. a stretch of six miles of track
having been equipped for the purpose. They
will be held under the personal direction of H. J.
Lyon. inspector Of safety appliances for the COM
mission. who has reached Chicago prepared for a
six months study Of the subject
The Gollos automatic train stop device con-
sists OF charged third rail. about one hundred
feet long. placed at every block The energized
the tender of the engine which is susceptible to
the slightest influence. II there is another train
within radius of one mile and half, il there is
break in the track, anything wrong at all,
warning is given to the engineer by a shrill
whistle placed near his seat. If he does not slow
down his train at this warning, the air brakes
automatically set. This air is applied quickly
but in a way that stops the train gradually At
private tests given by Mr. Gollos recently trains
OF all weights and speed were stopped in $50 to
300 feet
Aside from the fact that the demonstrations
already given have proved the practicabty of
the devices. the inventor claims that they are
more ecOnOmfcal than
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-05-21
O0EW CA1HsZT O<AU70A47Hc De>4W c0VDaQ

the new Northwestern passenger terminai
Chicago and other important works.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-05-21
new DEVICE cNOS
peRllS Of 1hf RAIL
~ ROBERT II. MOUlTON

HE introduction of steel pas
senger cars on the railroads
having been the means of saw
ing hundreds of lives. the in
terstate commerce commission
now proposes to find some de-
vice that will make derail-
ment, collisions and wrecks
impossible. A nationwide
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-16
Most OF Baltimore Hotel Space
Already Taken by the Dele
gates to Convention.

I BALTIMORE. Dec. 16.-With the
hotel accommodations in Baltimore
! already practically sold out, the Elks'
reunion convention committee today
started campaign to get the names
OF all boarding houses that will be
able to house or feed the delegates
during the convention, which opens
on July 10.
The Belyedcre hotel has been sign
cd up as the headquarters of the con-
vention. The Boston lodge has bought
up all available room at this hotel.
The New York lodge has contracted
Tor accommodations for 400 at the
Emerson hotel. siXty-nine rooms
were taken at the Hotel Herman yes
terday by the Trenton, IN. j. lodge.
Scranton lodge has signed up for 800
rooms at the Rennert, and the Hotel
Joyce has sold out all the rooms 1t
desires to give to the convention
crowds.
ACCOMMODATIONS n Problem.
So the committee is facing the
problem OF most of the hotel space
being taken with only half dozen
OF the eastern lodges accommodated.
Where they are to put the big con-
tingents from the South, Middle West
and Pacific coast is proving one OF
the big problems of the day.
Another phase Of the work that
is going rapidly ahead at present is
that connected with the musical end
of the convention. Already twelve
of the local bands have been en-
gagged. and the chances are that a
great many more will be needed.
Some of the lodges carry their own
bands, but the majority do not. The
committee is sending letters to each
lodge asking their needs in this anu
other directions and will try to ar
range any desired contracts with the
local people.
The first big banner advertising
the convention is being placed at
Light and Baltimore streets today and
another will soon be suspended
4 across baltimore street at Howard.
Big Delegation Promised.
| Word was received today of the big
delegations from Freeport, L. L.;
brooklyn. N. Y; Bristol, Pa. and
Washington.
First-class boarding and lodging
house keepers are requested to send
names. addresses and the number
of Elks that can be taken care OF
to the committee on hotels and
boarding houses.
The reunion committee Is as fol-
lows: Ways and means, Jacob Ep-
stein. chairman: hotels and boarding
houses, William B. McCaddin, chair
man; publicity and press, Joseph
Salabes. chairman; entertainment, c.
Ross klosterman, chairman: advisor,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-16
ELKS FACE PROBLEM
OF HOUSING GUESTS

committee. William ]. o'Brien. chair
man: registration and building, C.
L. Anderson, chairman; transporta-
ton. Ralph Sachs, chairman; badges.
Alexander NJ. Hanline, chairman;
reception, Guy L. Wonders. chair
man; uniform, Leon Schlf, chair
man; program, Frank C. Lehert,
chairman; concessions and privileges
Sol Himmel, chairman: printing,
George II. Curtis, chairman; parade,
j. J. Hanson, chairman; decoration
ana illumination, Howard o'Neill,
chairman; prize, J. Edward Custy,
chairman; music and band concerts,
Fred Kra4z. chairman; doctors,
nurses and hospital. DR.. Arthus Bar
rett. chairman; police. George Pra-
ger. chairman; automobiles, Charles
Stockhausen. chairman; convention
hall. Joseph Wissenfeld, chairman:
house, John kohlerman, chairman.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-16

The comparative statement of
classified tonnage movement by the
baltimore and Ohio railroad for No
vember indicates the general i'm
provement of business. There were
but four commodities in list of
fifty-three that showed decreases.
namely: corr, fruits and vegetables.
and fertilizers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-16

The hour striking The day of the community is here The
same hour that strikes the doom Of the congested METROPOLIS strikes
the slogan of black to the home town. The striking
the people of ten thousand home communities can not
fail heari And will do share helping the great
prosperity this cooperation is needed
to make this prosperity copeteto make all the Buy
all holiday needs in Carksburg. ~
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-12-16
Aqueous Humor.

While at lunch with William Abiding.
don and Willie Collier. the actors, a
young Englishman. also an actor, In
iulged in numerous criticisms of
America and American institutions. 1t
became very distasteful to Abingdon
who is a British subject and was not
permitted to join the army even though
he applied.
"If you don't like America and her
people," suggested Abingdon to his
younger fellow countryman. why
don't you go over TO England and help
fight for your own country? You could
get in the army"
mo. | couldn't" the younger Eng
lishman FASTENED to explain. II tried.
but they wouldn't let me in because
they said had floating kidney"
"Well.' suddenly interjected Collier,
with a bite of sarcasm. that wouldn't
keep you from joining the navy, would
it?"-Saturday Evening Post.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-12-16
EVERSON

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph De Mott of
route three, spent several days in
Bellingham last week.
Mrs. VIM. Warner and Mrs. ] ].
McNally were passengers to Sumas
Friday.
Mrs. Hempler of Sumas visited
over Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Braltkus.
Mrs. l.. A. Miller spent the week
end at the Hitler home in Laurel.
Miss Gertrude Emmerson was a
weekend guest of friends in Bel
bingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eardley of Ketchi-
| kan, Alaska, are visiting their
| laughter, Miss Alma Eardley at tie
\. K. Hardin home.
Rev. John Reid departed Satur-
day for Victoria, B. c., where he
attended the funeral of his father.
Rev. John Reid Sr.
Miss Alma Eardley was a passen-
ger to Bellingham Saturday.
Mrs. Brattkus, accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Hempler, spent
Monday in Bellingham.
Miss Bertha Simpson was a Satur-
lay passenger to Bellingham.
Mr.. Thomas daughter, Dorothy,
from Bellingham, spent the week
end with him here
Miss Isabel Dow and ]. r. Robin
son, both from South Everson, were
lnlted in marriage Tuesday. The
young couple will make their home
al the grooms ranch which he re-
Gently purchased n STRANDED.
Mrs. Gordon spent the weekend
in Bellingham.
Mrs. Elder of Bellingham Wis : d
friends here Sunday.
Mrs P. ID. Hardness was Bel
bingham visitor Saturday.
Little Kenneth Miller spent sever
al days last week with his grandma,
Mrs. Robt. Hamilton.
Miss Lon Whitemarsh of BeiiIng-
ham, spent the weekend with home
folks.
The Ladies Aid met at the home
of Mrs. A. E. Hardin Monday after
noon.
The Parents Association met at
the school house Monday evening.
There was a large attendance at
the musicale. given at the Presby-
terrain Church Sunday evening, given
by the Junior and Senior choirs.
Mary and Guy Bushby were din
ner guests at the H. lverson home
Sunday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-12-16
NORTHWOOD

Margaret Manus of Van Buren,
spent Sunday with her grandparents
Atr. and Mrs. Chas Meyer.
Herbert and Walter Crabtree have
been on the sick list.
Ruth Whipple was a weekend
visitor with her sister in Sumas.
VIM. Burns has moved with his
~.ily to Walville, Wash.
IN organization of the B. Y. P
[. has been effected at this place.
l. meets ON Thursday evening each
week. Ray Cole is president, and
Winnie Glow is secretary.
Rev. Biven, a prominent worker
in the Baptist ministry, preached ar
excellent sermon Sunday afternoon
S. w Worthen has bought a good
many head of young cattle this fall