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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
STUDY WAR LESSONS
Congress Will Wait for Results
in Europe.
To Take No Action for National De.
Tense Until Proof Of Offensive
and Defensive Efficiency Is
Produced.
BY EDWARD 3. CLARK.
STAFF Correspondent OF the Western New

Staff Correspondent of the Western News
per Union.
ugton-Congress is giving at
tention to the matter OF military pre-
paredness
Through speeches made in congress
and through the hearing before the
rules and military committees facts
are coming out concerning the navy
and the army of the republic. No facts
are attested which have not been at
tested before, but today there is so
much interest In the general matter
Of preparedness that the committee
proceedings are getting wide publicity
while In years past when the same
thing was told the committeeman
little or no attention was paid to them.
The war in Europe has changed the
whole situation
p UnQuestionably congress will make
a study Of the lessons Of the European
war by the military experts before II
appropriates money for specific types
of big guns or Of battleships It does
not seem likely that the dreadnaughts
are to pass, although it does seem
likely that the submarines will be
given a much more permanent place
In the plan Of defense Small field
howitzers may give way to big
field howitzers and 1t il barely pos.
sible that the big II and l4-inch sea
coast guns may lose their emplace-
ments to the l6-inch guns. but before
final decision is made the efficiency
records Of the ships OF the war fleets
and the range and penetration and
general destructiveness OF the differ.
ent types Of artillery weapons must
be determined. The present war is
depended upon to produce the proof
of offensive and defensive efficiency.
II the people OF the United States
want to get In nutshell the answers
to the question, What Is the matter
with our army" let each individual
write to his representative in con.
gress and ask for senate document
No. G2l printed with the title, What
Is the Matter With Our Army
These answers of high ranking on.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
TRAINING LEFT HAND
RESULTS HAVE NOT BEEN AS
ANTICIPATED.
Possibility Of a Second Speech Center
Was Considered, but Experiments
Have Destroyed That Hope,
According to Physicians.

Some time ago the development Of
left-handedness in children was warmly
advocated by various persons, not only
because In this way reliance could be
placed on both upper extremities for
mechanical work, which would un-
doubtedly be Of advantage in case Of
serious disturbance of the functions Of
the right arm, but also because the
hope was entertained that by training
the left arm a second speech center
might develop in the right hemisphere
Of the brain In the same way as the
well-developed right arm corresponds
with the speech center place in the
left half Of the brain.
The Berlin physician, M. Frankel,
was especially active in the advocacy
of this idea-in fact, experiments in
this direction were undertaken in va
rious localities. The practical results
which have been so far reported do
not correspond In any degree to the
optimistic expectations Of the advo-
Gates of the method, says the Journal
Of the American Medical Association.
Doctor Schafer, on the basis of per-
mission granted by the school depu-
tation, collected statistics with refer.
ence to the left-handedness among
about $4,000 pupils of the Berlin public
schools. These statistics show that
4.O6 per cent Of all the children are
left handed, 55 per cent of all the boys
and 2.9S per cent Of the girls The
percentage OF children in whom both
hands are equally developed Is very
small being only 81 per cent. The
overwhelming majority, 1913 per cent
Of all the children, are distinctly right.
handed. In several school districts,
among 44S teachers, there were ten
who were left handed.
l.. Katscher's work on Training the
Left Hand" was the theoretical basis
for the exercises to train the left hand.
They included exercises in writing,
arithmetic manual training and gym
nastics; especially in the last two
systematic efforts were made. In gen.
eral. the result showed that the pos.
sibility of employing the hitherto I'M
used left hand at first excited great
Joy and marked interest, but the phys
ical awkwardness generally was
great hindrance.
The outcome of the whole expert
ment shows that in no case could a
preference for the left hand be de-
veloped. 1t may be trained to be a
welcome assistant to the right hand,
but never substitute for it. In
teaching writing the complaint is
made Of destruction of the esthetic
sense and a deterioration of the hand.
writing. The children refused to write
with the left hand. became nervous
and worried over 1t, and increased in
tellectual development was in no case
observed. Almost all those who gave
an opinion were unanimous that the
advantages stood in no relation to the
expenditure OF time, pains and pa
tience.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07

GERS and Of high civilian officials were
contributed some time ago to New
York publication a senator Of the
United States secured permission to
have the answers printed as a public
document. Until recently there were
comparatively few calls for this docu-
ment but it can be secured today and
in it can be found just what high
officials, military and civil, think is the
trouble with the land forces of the
United States
For instance there is an answer to
the question made by former Secre-
tary of War Henry l.. Stimson. He
cites examples of the troubles and
says that they serve to show our
lack of Intelligent system in dealing
with our army" Then he adds:
These are all matters for us. They
demand the intelligent interest OF the
citizens just as much as they involve
his ultimate safety and welfare"
The answers originally appeared in
lHt ne" 1OIh INDEPENDENT anu lic
opinions of the officials at the head
of the articles in answer to the ques
ton were put into a few words. These
condensed are some of the answers to
the query: What Is the matter with
our army
1T lacks concentration" Major Gen
eral Leonard Wood.
1T Is needlessly expensive" Major
General w. W. Wotherspoon,
1T lacks organization" Brigadier
General Clarence II. Edwards.
Its alienation from the people"
Colonel Hunter Light.
Its piecemeal development and
divided control" Major George II.
Shelton.
The national failure to realize it's
purpose" Brigadier General Robert
Evans
The congress of the United States
at this session will attempt to find out
whether these officers are right or not
and it seems likely that the people
as result OF congressional debates
will be able to determine for them
selves just where our armed service
stands.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07

soldiers marching efficiency de-
ponds not alone on the size or what
IL commonly called the fit" of the
shoe. but on its shape. 1t has been
said that DR.. Herman Meyer was the
first to for .lulate the theory that the
great toe must lie in such a position
that its axis when carried back ward
shall pass through the center OF the
heel. The foot is lever of the sec.
ond class; The fulcrum is at the ball
and great toe, and power at the heel,
which is transmitted through the ten
do-Achilles from the calf muscles, and
the weight of the body. between. This
lever Is the prime factor In walking or
marching The leg and body muscles
balance the load or shift the levers.
which are the feet
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
New system Of Sterilization.

Nice. France, has recently adopted
new system Of sterilization for its
drinking water. The water Is steril-
lied by the use Of ozone, which Is pro-
duced in an ozone generator The
generator consists Of copper plates be-
tween which are glass sheets, and the
air between the plates is decomposed
by a silent discharge at 1900 volts
pressure. The decomposed air Is
drawn by suction fans through a puri
fer which eliminates the heterogeneous
compounds, and therefore the ozone Is
conducted to chamber into which
the water flows The water passes
through layer of gravel on wire
netting, and falls into the chamber in
the form of heavy rain. The ozone
absorbed by the water is thereafter
extracted by having the water fall on
stone steps. The water is then abso-
utely free of germs. There are two
plants at Nice one with an output of
40 gallons per second. and the other
with an output OF so gallons.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
Enormous Rainfall In Hawaii.

The rainfall on the island of Hawaii
varies greatly, ranging from the enor-
nous downpour Of 1853 inches a year
in the upper Waipio valley to 20 inches
on some Of the slopes of Hualalai.
The only surface streams on the island
are found along the northeast coast
between Hilo and Kohala Waipio
river, according to the United States
geological survey, is the largest
stream on the island and has been
partly developed for irrigation. At Ka-
poho, on the east point Of the island.
warm water flows from seams in the
rocks. These warm springs" flow
into a pool about 100 feet long, 25 feet
wide, and 20 feet deep. The pool is
entirely surrounded by rocks and Its
color varies in shade from a beautiful
blue to violet. Waiapele, or Green
lake, Is body of fresh water In the
pit Of an old crater near Kapoho. This
lake covers an area of about five
acres and is fed by springs below the
surface. A pumping plant takes water
from this lake for domestic use and
for irrigation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
MYSTIC LETTERS ON AN EGG
Much Puzzled Excitement Caused
Among Atlanta People by Hens
Remarkable Product.

Atlanta-"R. w Y. NJ" These mys.
tic letters, appearing on an egg laid
by a hen belonging to c. :, farrell,
have been the cause OF much puzzled
excitement among folk who reside
near Mr. Jarrells home on the South
Decatur car line.
The egg was laid week ago by a
large red hen, breed unknown" which
Mr.. farrell owns. On picking up the
egg Mr. FARRELL noticed a queer linden.
tation in the form OF "A circle, which.
on closer examination, proved to be
the letters quoted above.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07

could Just see the coon high up IN tho
top Of the tree. He shot at the animal
several times, then decided the shot
gun was too short range to reach him.
After telling his dog TO keep close
watch, Britton went over 10 y. Think
hams house and the two returned
with Tinkham's rifle From then on
until one o'clock they took turns FIR
ing at the coon.
Finally they built fire and waited
until daylight. Then they learned the
coon they had been shooting at all
night was crows nest
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
A New Course.

In Philadelphia family recently
the engagement of a daughter was an
nounced. A friend calling was met at
the door by the colored maid, who an
nounced:
Nom; Miss Alice amt at home dis
aft'noon-she's gone down to de
class"
What CLASP inquired the visitor.
you know, Miss Alice is gwine to
be mated in de fall explained the
maid, IAN she's takin' cou'so in do
nestle silence."-Life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07

J. Mcdaniel. Rheumatic pains. suf-
fered ten months. was treated by =
physician, but found no relief until l
started to use Dodd's Kidney Pills, l
now feel that am permanently cured
by the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills."
Dodd's Kidney Pills, SOC. per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All 3 sent
free.-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
Csuaht Birds with Glue.

Haekensack, n. J.-Albn f. S. Stro.
til of Cliftdale, near here, said to be
dealer in songbirds, was fined $2i 80
by Justice T. NJ. Johnson of Hacken.
sack. for cruelty TO birds Game War.
den Small of Englewood charged that
stroit used gum and glue prepara.
ton on tall meadow grass and ON
tree limbs to trap the birds alive
Branches and grass were shown GOV.
cred with bird feathers, Stroiti paid
his fine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07

BaCkache and burning
In the stem Of the Blad.
der, which was sore
and had a constant
hurting all the time
broken sleep, tired feel
ing, nervousness, puff
ed and swollen eyes,
shortness of breath and
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
SHOT ALL NIGHT AT COON
Then FARMER Discovered II Wasn't
Coon, But Crows
Nest

Ashtabula, O.-Hale Britton OF
Richmond Center started down his
pasture lane a few nights ago, when
his dog struck coon trail and soon
landed the coon up tree.
Britton went to the house for a
shotgun, and when he returned he
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
oVERWoRk and KIDNEY TROUBLE

Mr.. James Mcdaniel, Oakley, KY,
writes: II overworked and strained
myself, which brought on Kidney and
Bladder Disease. My symptoms were
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL. You
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red Weak, watery
Just Eye comfort, Write for Book OF the Eye
by mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07
Suburban Courtesy.

Il see Jones has got his old car done
over"
"Oh, no, That's a new one"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07

It's awfully hard to keep up appear
ances without an effort.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-01-07

Just few more steps to go, and
fashions will change with the moon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-16
CONTINUED on page $
PRISONER
Takes French Leave and Hear.
ing in Shreves Case is
Postponed Again.

Walking out of Magistrate Jack
son ". Carriers court room few
minutes before the time set for her
hearing Mrs. Frederick Shreves dis
appeared Saturday afternoon and
while officers have been searching
for her in all parts Of the city, they
had been unable at the Telegram
press hour to locate her.
Mrs. Shreve was to have been
tried on charge of deserving her
six months old child Friday after
noon but as her husband, who was
the prosecuting witness in the case,
failed to appear, the hearing was
postponed until Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock. At that time
Mrs. Shreves was present, but
other witnesses were absent and the
hearing was set for 1880 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Shreyes
remained in Magistrate Carriers
Office until after / o'clock. Magis-
trate Carter thinking all were pres.
emit call the hSQRing, but found that
Mrs. Shreves had. left. A search
was made for her in and around the
building but she could not be found.
When the officers locate her she
will be locked up so when the next
hearing is called she will be present.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-16

Lowndes, the meeting was devoted to
A very interesting meeting Of the
Parish Aid Society of Christ Episco-
pal church was held in the parish
house Friday afternoon. Owing to the
absence from the city of the new
president, Mrs. Lynn S. Hernor, the
vice-president. Miss Gerard. presid-
ed. The meeting was opened with a
prayer by the rector, the Rev. Charles
B. Mitchell. After the reading OF
the minutes by the secretary, Mrs. B..
u. Avis, and the calling of the roll by
the treasurer. Mrs. Richard T.
Howndes, the meeting was evote to
making arrangements for the annual
Christmas sale. which will be held in
tn parish house uring the first week
Of December.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-16
n This New District for The
Democratic Nomination
for Congress.

tsrEeiAL TO TINE TElGaRshi,
WASHINGTON. Oct. 16.-The Hon.
Andy Edmiston, of wetson, IS to be
the first candidate of the Democratic
party in Congress in the new Third
West Virginia district, according Ia
statements made here today by men
who generally know in advance pretty
correctly what their party will do IN
the nominating line. Z
They said that Mr.. Edmiston would
more than likely be the only cantifs
date for the nomination to qualify Tor
the primary. and that he would wei
come the opportunity to take the ,nonif.
nation under such circumstances, and
once more carry the banner Of hisi
party in campaign.
Mr.. Edmiston Is one Of the veteran
politicians OF West Virginia. He IL
one Of his partys wheel horses. he:
has been q candidate for office In sew.
eral stirring and hard-fought cam.
patgns, and once served on the circuit
court bench. He has been very active
as q party man, and had the honor Of
being state chairman OF his partyss
Organization in one of the liveliest
campaigns that West Virginia has eyers
had. IS ETH n
The. leaders who announced. Mr.. I,ds
Imiston's congressional candidacy seem
to be very positive in predicting HIS
nomination. In the egent their pre-.
diction comes true, he will be opp6set
by either Secretary of State Stuart E.
Reed, OF Clarksburg. the Hon. II. Roy
Waugh. of Buckhannon; or Judge
Homer B. Woods. Of Harrisvfils.
These three are regarded as
for the Republican nomination; and
the way the situation Is sized up ~
the politicians Of that party, one of K
these three will get the nomination.
as no additional entrants are consid-
cred probable.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-16
g AND EDllISiTON
WILL MAKE RACE
Wallace Saturday.
Van G: King, Of Elkins, Is here on

Wallace Saturday.
Van g: King, of Elkins, Is here on
business mission.
.. Clyde Bartlett is here from
Morgantown.
D. R. Young, of Littleton, trans
acted business here Saturday.
"A. B. Adams, Of Moundsyille. is a
business visitor here.
Roy q. Parrish went to Buckhan-
non Saturday to witness the Wesley
an-c Cath lic- University football game
which is being played on College
field there this afternoon.
Mrs. S. L. Galway and mother,
Mrs. Allison Cunningham, have re.
turned to their home in Parkersbure
after visit to. Mrs. Edward NoiI
and w. II. Galway, who are chill
dren and grandchildren Of their two
visitors.
Mrs. Amos Payne has returned
home from a three weeks visit in
Boston, New York and other eastern
cities. 3 IA, !
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-16
FRENCH REFUSED
WITH A HEAVY LOSS


BERLIN Oct. 16.-An attempt by
the French to capture German po-
sition east OF Auberive in the Cham
payne was repulsed with a los ssto the
French of more than 600 men in pris-
oners and three machine guns. Ger
man army headquarters announced
today. Attacks near souain, LIE Mes
nil and Leintrey also failed.
Further progress for the army OF
Field Marshal Won Mackensen invad-
ing Serbia is reported by the war Of
fee today. The storming Of positions
south Of Semendria and east OF Po-
zarevac Is announced.
Bulgarian troops are progressing
also in tht%f attacks and have taken
the eastern forts Of .Za1ecar.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-16

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-16

PAUL !, W. HALL.
Leader for Today.

Only a few. hours more!
At the first stroke of the hour OF 9
O'Clock tonight the second period
bonus votes and the special OFFER of
the $125 diamond ring in the Clarks-
burg Telegram's Shower of Gold for
Babies will be finally closed.
Subscriptions to count in the win
ming OF the diamond ring and to apply
on the high second period bonus votes
must be in before the time mentioned,
except by competitors mailing them
before the above hour at their local
postoflces. They will be counted even
though they are not received until
Monday, provided they bear the Satur-
day postmark.
For every SIS in new subscriptions
there will be given a bonus vote good
for 100000 votes. for every $15 in old
subscriptions bonus Of 100000 votes
will be given before 9 O'Clock tonight.
After that hour they will receive the
third period bonus votes. Get In as
many subscriptions as you can and
win great number of the clubs.
Never again during the campaign
will SO many votes be given in bonuses
for SIS clubs as are now given during
the second period, which is about to
close. 1t is now the last call, both
for the special prize and the high bon
US votes.
The diamond ring-a magnificent
$125 yalue-will be awarded to the
parents OF some baby who turn in the
most money on subscription payments.
Sensational voting in the great
Shower Of Gold campaign seems to be
the order of the day. for most every
baby participated in the balloting
which is the most sensational this
early in the campaign.
This time Paul w. Hall, Of Salem,
is king" OF the contest, for he has
the enormous vote of 124,564 to his
credit and is still able to vote some.
More than score Of the hustling
active candidates cast big votes which
are too numerous to mention here but
their relative standing will be shown
by a glance at the list on another page.
Still some are retaining their ballots
and may spring surprise on tho ones
who are doing such heavy voting. 1t
is advisable to vote some occasionally
to let your friends know that your
baby is still In the race after one Of
the gold prizes.
More than 100000 votes were cred
tied to the different contestants yes
terday which is very. unusual for this
time in the campaign. 1t shows the
i,atA fxa hA- "a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-16
Dahafing Clnh Maeta

The Harrison County Debating Club
met at the court house Friday even
ing in regular session. After some
unfinished business had been disposed
of. the club proceeded to the election
of a critic for the year. Principal
Queen, Of the Lost Creek high school,
was unanimously elected to fill the
position. The attendance Of the even
ing was very gratifying and indicates
better things for the club in the fu.
ture.
The program for the debate was as
follows:
Question. Resolved That Boys as
Well as Girls Should be Taught Do.
nestle Science in Our High Schools.
To affirm: N. D. Teter and R. M.
Fisher.
To deny: F. v. Bouic and Mr.. Queen.
Judges for the evening were George
Judges for the evening were George
g. Mckinley. Mr.. Reese and H. L.
Thompson. The decision was for the
negative.
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elaborate Gard Parry.

Most attractive in all Its appoint
ments was the card party given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. p. .Currence from 3
to p o'clock Friday evening in their
home on North Chestnut street. Au-
tumn floral decorations were pleas
fngly Obtained through the rooms
and progressive euchre was enjoyed
by the guests until 10 o'clock, when
refreshments were served at small ta-
bles. which had roses and carnations
FOR centerpieces. artistically grouped
IN small wicker baskets. Covers were
laid for nearl forty guests.