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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

turned home Saturday evening after
visiting her father, M. c. Beverijge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

No change was noticeable today In
the condition of Mrs. George A. Turner.
who is i'll at her home, SOB West Main
street. The patient has been unable
to take scarcely any nourishmenr for
a week. and Is believed to be losing
ground daily.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Miss Fern Yeo, Of Iowa Falls, re-
turned home Saturday after visiting
her grandmother, Mrs. Emma White.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Utley. OF Boone, were visitors In the
city Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mesdames s. ]. Luther and Fred
Clifford, Of Liscomb. were visitors in
the city Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. G. F. Kersey went this morn
ing to Liscomb to visit her mother
Mrs. N. A. Middleton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. ]. H. Mclaughlin and son Rob-
ert, Of st. Anthony. visited briefly In
the city Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobaugh visited
over Sunday and today with Mrs. CO.
baugh's sister. Miss Maggie Stafford.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Il. Strelow. Of Ell
dora, were visitors In the city Satur-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

John r.. Batt!n went Saturday to
Cedar Rapids to take up his work In
Cue College.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. L. NJ Larson and daughter
Opal Of Lamoille. were In the city
Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. H. NJ. Book and Miss Jessie
Book, Of Blairstown. visited in the city
today on their way to Creighton, Neb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. L. l. Brown, of Nevada, re-
turned home Saturday evening. after
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. August
Dammen, of Laurel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Miss Ada Sappe. of Colfax. returned
home Saturday evening after visiting
here with Miss Alberta Perrin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Mitchem, fou,
miles southeast OF the city, are thu
parents of a son, born Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. z. s. Grouse, Of Albion. re-
turned home Saturday evening after
visiting her son, c. F. Grouse. three
miles south OF this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs, J. F. Peterson. of Nc
Callsburg, visited friends In the city
Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Miss Vivian Beck, Of Hampton, re-
turned home this morning after visit
ing her grandmother Mrs. j. H. Bond.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

DR.. and Mrs. E. c. Lynn went Sat
urday evening to Collins to visit for
q few days with Mrs. B. l.. Kennedy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Miss Ruth Wood, Of Omaha, returned
home Saturday evening. after visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Peterson, Miss Vera Wood. cousin.
also of Omaha, returning home with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Miss Margaret Walsh, Of Beloit,
Wis, left Saturday for her home after
visiting here with Mrs. c. N. Albert.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Miss Fannie Vosburg spent Sunday
with relatives and friends in Gilman.
Miss Eva Garner. Of Grinneli, who has
been visiting her here, returned home
Saturday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

I have returned from my vacation.
Office Fidelity Savings Bank Building.
Cora Williams Choate M. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Those vinegars and spices OF mine
are giving great satisfaction. Let me
have your order. Culley's store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

| Mr.. and Mrs Otto Gerard. of Oregon,
ILL.,, left Saturday for their home after
an extended visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ia. A. Klinefelter. at Conrad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mesdames Elmore Johnson and
Charles Barnard, of Gearing, were in
the city Saturday. Miss Lois Johnson.
also Of Gearing, returned home Sat
urday after visiting friends in Jeffer-
son
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. A. Cassem, Of Morris, Ill.,, left
Saturday evening for her home. after
visiting her uncle, o. T. Hansen and
family, of Story City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06
MORE SUITS

We can't give you any idea Of the strength of
our suit assortments. You've got to come and see
Before you decide on your selections you will do
yourself an injustice if you don't our line. You
will find styles different you will find more for
your money here. We will give you better materials
better styles for the money larger selections
and better service Suits to suit every taste and
every pocketbook
Beautiful tailored Suits made of all wool poplins,
at $115O and high as you want to go, up to $500
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06
MELBOURNE WOMAN VERY Ill.

Mrs. J. Wit, Wsli-knowp AseldsMe,
Not Expected 70 Live.
Mrs. r. Witt, . well-known resident
of Melbourne was brought tosthe Deas
coness hospital Sunday night ana sub.
mitted to an emergency operation for
acute Intestinal obstruction. Her cons
dition this morning was extremely
precarious. and small hopes Of her liv-
ing thru the day were held.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06
Licenssd 70 We'd.

Ray A. Blake, aged 10. and Goldie NJ
Ream, aged Is. both Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Extra good tomatoes at Is cents a
bushel for few days. Let me have
your order soon. Culley, the grocer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mesdames ]. A. and Harry Small, OF
Liscomb, were visitors in the city Sat-
urday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. III. ]. Whitehead. OF Bangor.
was Saturday visitor in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Durham were
Sunday visitors in Grinnsll with Mrs
Dunham's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Weiscarver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

| Clair and Harold Jackson, of Grinnell,
returned home Saturday after two
weeks visit with their grandfather,
| Guy Grower.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Misses Estelle and Grace Harvey, OF
LeGrand, visited friends in Grinnell to-
Ho1,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

| Mrs. e. Darr and Miss Olive Holt
were visitors with friends In Eldora
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. Lauretta H. Nichols, who has
been visiting with daughters in Chap
! paqua, N. Y, Logansport, Ind, and
linear Chicago for two months, re-
/ turned home Saturday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06
The Completeness Of Or
Dress Goods Assortments

You should visit our
daylight dress goods
sections. The most COM
prehensive new lines
shown here, from the
best m ills, such as
Priestly, Broadh e a DIS
Amoskeg Mills, Hamil-
ton Mills, as we'll as
many imported fabrics.
Special values are
now in progress.
36-inch wool serges,
at, yard, 33c.
50-inch all wool Amos
GEEK serges, yard, 79c.
36-inch wool granite
cloths, yard, S9c.
Immense assortments
in desirable dress goods
at, yard, $1.O0.
Priestly dress goods,
per yard, $3.50 to $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

II you furnace needs repairing we
are ready to do the work to your salts
faction. LaPlant company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06
Dr.. Bullard. osteoDath. Is west Main.

6. 7. Stanford. went to Eldora this
on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. r. E. Arms, Of Spencer, arrived
in the city Saturday to visit her uncle,
William Ridout, and family. northwest
Of town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06
alas.e. properly fitted. Heilbsrs.

Eye, ear, nose and throat specialist;
glasses fitted. DR.. F. p. Lerle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Our motto 10 to please and we will
demonstrate 1t II you will call at Miss
s.-Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

| Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Crellin and two
sons. Of Minneapolis, left this morn
ing for their home after visiting here at
! the home Of Mr.. Crellin's father, c.
| Crellin. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mr. and Mrs r. d. Holt will leave
tonight for Detroit, Mich, and points
| in New York state, where they Will
visit with relatives. They expect to be
away about three weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Allison Wilson, of
Princeton, ILL.,, went this morning to
Iowa Falls to visit their uncle, Marshall
Ogan and family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Marshall Printing Company, Phone ~.
New hats every day at Miss Middle
uff's,-Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. r. Robinson. of state Center.
and nieces, Misses Mary Hintz and
Ada Brink, of Dixon. ILL.,, and Mrs. VIII
Shriner. of Chadwick. Ill. who are Wis
ting Mrs. Robinson, were in the city
Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs r. r. Martin and Mi.
and Mrs. r. l.. Sterling and daughter.
OF Webster City, motored to the city
Saturday In the formers car and WIS.,
tied over Sunday With Mr. and Mrs.
L. N Downs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06
Fascinating New Fall Silks

The most remarkable
values ever seen in de-
sirable silks. All the new
weaves will be found in
our stock. Radiums,
pussy willows, taffeta
and stripe combinations
as well as striking new
plaids and stripes.
42-inch all silk crepe
de chine, special, at 69c.
Plaids, ~ to SO inches
in width, yard, $1.OO up
to $2.25.
36-inch fancy taffetas
in good line Of color
combinations, also 80
inch satin and taffeta
combinations, at yard,
SIPS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06
Or. craham. ostsopath; Masonic ts'n.1pis

J. w. Cook was a business visitor in
Union today. .-LL.-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs. g. s. Merrill was an over-Sun-
day visitor is State Center with her
mother, mrs. Emma Evans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

| George r. Norris. IRE. lightning. and
tornado insurance. Over IS West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

The w. c. T. U. will meet Tuesday
afternoon at 1880 with DIR. Pauline
Hanson, 205 South Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Miss Mary Mechem, Of Clarion, re.
turned home this morning after two
weeks visit with Miss Marissa Mauls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

| Mrs N. L. Rails who has been Wis
iting at Paxton, Okla with relatives,
for three weeks, arrived home Sunday
1 night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Grapes are not plentiful. but grape
juice by the dozen. Special prices
while my stock lasts. Culley's, South
First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Doud. of Ell
dora, returned home this morning after
months trip to Brooklyn, N. Y, and
other eastern points
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Miss Vera Guthrie went to Newburg
Saturday to visit over Sunday with her
aunt, Mrs. George Mason.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Bring your watches IN. HodgeA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Al dorrell and his company will be
the attraction at the Odeon theater all
this week, except Friday. 1.-THE White
Slave Traffic" will be the offering for
tonight. Change Of plays and special
ties each evening. Prices 10 and 20
cents. Seats now selling; phone 1906
Odenn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Calmus and chill
dren were Sunday visitors in Gilman
with Mr.. Calmus' sister, Mrs. William
Green, and family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Miss Margaret Mahoney, Of New
castle, Ind, went this morning to Gear
ing to visit her sister, Mrs, John
1huro ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Herbert c. Ring, of Cedar Rapids,
who was In the city today to deliver
one Of the addresses at the Labor Day
picnic. was entertained at the home of
his cousin, Mrs. ]. F. Schultz. ITO North
Seventh street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Marshall Printing Company, Phone 70.
New hats every day at Miss Middle
kauff's.-Advertiseme
Mrs. e. Darr and Miss Olive Holt
were visitors with friends In Eldora
today.
Those vinegars and spices Of mine
are giving great satisfaction. Let me
have your order. Culley's store.
Miss Fern Yeo, Of Iowa Falls, re-
turned home Saturday after visiting
her grandmother, Mrs. Emma White.
Mrs. H. NJ. Book and Miss Jessie
Book, of Blairstown. visited in the city
today on their way to Creighton, Neb.
Miss Vivian Beck, of Hampton, re-
turned home this morning after visit
ing her grandmother Mrs..J. H. Bond.
Mrs. L. l. Brown, Of Nevada, re-
turned home Saturday evening, after
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. August
Dammen, of Laurel
Mr.. and Mrs Otto Gerard. of Oregon,
ILL.,, left Saturday for their home after
an extended visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
r. "A. hllneIelter, 1T SOHTdO.
Clair and Harold Jackson, of Grinnell,
returned home Saturday after a two
weeks visit with their grandfather
Guy Grower.
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Crellin and two
sons. Of Minneapolis, left this morn
ing for their home after visiting here at
! the home Of Mr. Crellin's father, c.
Crellin. go
Mr. and Mrs. r. d. Holt will leave
tonight for Detroit, Mich, and points
| in New York state, where they will
visit with relatives. They expect to be
away about three weeks.
Mrs. Lauretta H. Nichols, who has
been visiting with daughters in Chap
! paqua, N. Y, Logansport, Ind, and
linear Chicago for two months, re-
/ turned home Saturday evening.
| Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Shumway, OF
Lawville, n. Y, left this morning for
Mankato, Mimi, after visiting here
! with Mr. Shumway's brother, Howard
Shumway, and family, eight miles
northwest Of the city.
DR.. and Mrs. w. T. Trewyn, OF
Peoria, Ill., arrived in the city Sunday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Mrs Edward Hand, of Tama, arrived
in the city Saturday from Ames, and
will visit here few days with her
cousin, Miss Julia Fathers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-06

Herbert and Horace Yeisley, OF
Blairstown, returned home Saturday
after visit here with their uncles, H.
w. and w. p. Flower.
Evening star., 1915-03-07

activities. and it was felt that a study
of American methods would be bene-
ficial Bulgaria has a port on the
Aegean now and sees way to interest
her people in oversee trade. And IT is
hoped that much will be learned of the
American agricultural methods tina;
can be successfully introduced there to
replace the old fashioned and primitive
ideas now iii use"
The "hatelainc Of the new legation is
an American woman a native OF North
Andoycr, Mass. She was Miss IydIa
Gile before: her marriage. Nine. Pana-
rctoff was educated in America and is
n graduate Of Mount Iiolyoke College.
She prepared 10 teach and went to
Constan'innpe for her first experience.
at the American colieSc for girls.
Here III ConStantinOple at The sumo
time Was Mr.. Panaretoff, a professor
Of bulgarian history and literature in
Robert College Tor boys. The meeting
between him and the little American
teacher grew out of a mutual interest
Evening star., 1915-03-07
aaa alEaa ia aa IHlSIs

gained independence for Bulgaria Half
way up the mountain side is "A pretty
little church. erected by the Russians
i'll memory of the countrymeu who
fell at Shipka, which is an enchanting
feature of the landscape. with its eiid-
ed dome outlined against the wooded
mountain. The churches of Bulgaria
are built after the Greek style Of ar
chitecture rather than after the
Roman
SOFIA. the capital of Bulgaria, is u
beautiful modern city. Its streets are
wide and well paved and its houses
equipped with electric lights and sani-
tary appliances. 1t has electric trans
and--I must not forget-a geological
garden with lions and tigers. Its bird
collection is especially fine. for King
Ferdinand is an ornithologiSt of note
and takes especial interest in it"
Evening star., 1915-03-07

great deal. PerfumerS use it diluted
with some other preparation, so we do
not find it as expensive as it is when
bought in pure form, and. indeed, its
principal use in the market is as an
ingredient of other manufactured per-
fumes.
The manufacture of altar of roses
is practically all profit to the Bulga-
rians. Unlike the heavy manufactures
of other countries. it requires little
expense to make and little equipment
to ship. small box of perfume is
vastly easier to transport around the
world than tons and tons OF grain or
bales and bales of cotton.
ON my travels in Bulgaria, ] visited
Shipka pass, which is the scene of
the battle where the Turks and
Bulgarians routed the Turks and
Evening star., 1915-03-07
TALKING TO DIVER ON BoTTor1 BY TELEPHONE TRor1 pEcE
Or U.SS WALKE

tina, a New York maker Of diving appa-
ratuS had just that particular thing, and
that the navy depart tment could borrow it
for any desired length of time Which
SaTcd considerable money and a great
deal Of time.
The tank. cylindrical in shape was ten
feet high and seven feet in diameter
Compression pumps and valves permit
ted il to be filled will air Ia any desired
degree of compression short of actually
bursting the tank, Zach varying degree of
compression corresponding with the pres
sure of the water at different depths. So
that in this dry diving conditions pre-
cisely analogous to those encountered by
the diver in deep waters could be created
Evening star., 1915-03-07
FRENCH SOLDIERS HONOR
UNKNOWN GERMAN OFFICER

hips had been shattered by a bursting
shell. EINacuating the trenches. his
comrades doubtless tried to carry him.
but after a few steps, by the busnes
put him down as not transportahle be-
cause there was not L scrap of paper,
or pocket book, watch. or cardcase on
him, nothing but the pistol. Evidently
he had handed everything over TO them
saying: Leave me. and save yourselves
He could not have lived, anyway. His
sole ambition. behind the bushes. was
to kill as many French possible be
fore being put out of his misery In
spite of pain, dizziness and mortal weak
neSs-all the time losing his lifeblood
he had emptied his revolver with
fair aim.
The man of the Rue Brey admits that
the companions were impressed 1t is
not the habit for tired French soldiers.
without orders, to stop everything and
dig an individual grave for an indi-
vidual enemy. But they were i'm.
pressed
He died alone" said the vicomte.
He was brave" said the barber.
I'VE won't leave him like that" said
the Scenepafnter.
There were quantities of German
picks and shovels. They dug him a
grave, while his victims were being
bandaged. The last man he shot at
lifted him gently by the shoulders. The
man who killed him stood respectfuIlY
aside
Wait" said my neighbor of the Rue
Brey, 'let me photograph him He ia
officer and a noble. He deserves to
leave souvenir to his family We
will sign it and send it with his medal
after the war"
Which explains the picture
AS to the medal which will finally
guide it to the family, officers and men
in all the combating armies, wear a
medal from the neck and beneath the
undershirt. 1t is the last thing taken
from them before burial When !,
hundred are buried in a trench their
medals are thrown into a box whose
lid describes the trench's situation Rr
the number, etc, on each medal the
home army bureaux fix identity and
fate. And the medal is finally sent to
the family. STERLING HELLO.
Evening star., 1915-03-07

and reg ulafcd by observers checking up
their results from the gauges on the out
side "f the tank
The tests in this tank were carried
ont under the supervision of Mr.. How
ard br. &. Il. W. French aud Gunner
StiiSon Four gunners mates who We're
among tho finest divers in the whole
navy. were the subjects taking part in
the tests. In making the first series Of
tests tn" decomposition tables of
the British admiralty were carefully
checked, and pressure was put on the
tank equal to that of water at the
depth of 200 feet.
In the course of these preliminary ex-
periments many things new to the in
Evening star., 1915-03-07

rules which were the outcome of cxten-
sivc tests and experiments made ss long
ago as 1907. These rules. the result Of
actual experience founded on theory. pro
vIdcd for the g-ual reduction OF ey-
terilal pressure after cmcrScnce from the
wafer. In Mr. Towards york il WAS
deemed eXpedient TO start with "labora-
tory tests rather than with actual dives
in deep water
So il was planned to build a huge tank
in which the diver could dive" in com
pressed AR, the pressure being regu-
lated as to simulate precisely the pres
sures which would be encountered at
various depths in the water. Before the
tank was built, however, it was found
Evening star., 1915-03-07
DNER CRuLEY SHOWING LOCATION

NeStisatorS were discovered. 1t was
found that for great depths hand pumps
Tor air compression We're useless. 1t was
also learned that changes in the type
and form of diving dress. helmet and
apparatus were necessary i'll order to
obtain the best results. and these
changes. after long experiments. were
made Air banks or huge tanks of
compressed air. We're substituted for the
hand pumps. the diver regulating the
pressure to his need at various depths
by means of a cock set into the front
of the headpiece of his diving dress.
Another discovery was that a recon-
preston tank. in which a diver might
be placed when he was brought up from
Evening star., 1915-03-07

the depths. and iii which the air pres
sure could be gradually reduced was
mighty handy thing to have around-a
tiine-saVer, adding greatly to the eff
cheney of the whole system. aud MAX
ing it unnecessary for the diver to be
brought up from deep water a bit at
time, according to the depth to which
he had descended frequently
made it necessary to consume half all
hou1 more in bringing diver up
from depths less than 100 feet, in or
der to avoid an attack OF caisson dis
ease.
The Navy Department considers that
what was learned in regard to the use
lessness of the hand pumps for COM