Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1916-09-15
New Feature Of Army Llie Deyel-
ops IN Expedition Into
Mexico.
no FRENCH EFFUsIOA here
Casual Young Terpters ef psstruc.
tlon Relax Not 4 Bit IN Directing
Pilots After Dangerous vcy-
age Over Desert

Headquarters American Prnitive
Expedition. Mexico.---The II a rather
matured story told to Illustrate the
pride man may take in his work and
how apt he Is 10 be extremely jealous
Of that work, II relates how two
street sweepers were discussing the
merits Of q deceased member Of their
craft.
"Jake was a mighty handy man with
the brush," declared the first sweeper
in an effort Of praise.
"Yes," said the other, slowly. "he
was that. But now that he's gone,
Hank, don't you think he was Just
little weak around the lamp posts7"
There should be nsterIsks or some
thing here, because the scene shifts
suddenly to somewhere In Mexico.
and those who follow this narrutios
find themselves on the aviation fielu'
at the edge Of headquarters cnmp, the
day a relief aeroplahe Ii expected to
arrive. Her starting point Is a MILL
tary secret, but 1t is sufficient to say
that she would complete journey OF
100 miles by the time she glided to the
ground at this camp.
Finally, far over the mountain
range. the machine was sighted. The
aviator was having rough time Of 1t.
caught in the swirls and esldies that
suck up out Of the rough inyuntain
country. Then the machine fought
clear and lowered over the field. ap-
parently seeking place to alight. FL
nally the machine made q sudden
swoop. struck the toughest part Of the
field, bumped badly, skldded and tip
ped, but finally righted itself and
rolled to standstill.
How They Were Greeted.
The aviator assigned to hcadquar-
ters strolled leisurely out to greet the
newcomer. They reached the machine
as he and the observer were climbing
stlfily from their seats and unbu.ton-
ing leather jackets. One felt that It
was moment In which these casual
young tempters of destruction might
relax bit. In France, one imagined.
there might be an embrace, at least
Probably slight peck on the cheek.
Jake had really shown that he was
q mighty handy man with the brush.
But did they relaxi Here Is what
"Hello," said the headquarters avia-
tor.
"Howdy," replied the visiting pilot.
There followed keen survey Of the
visiting machine.
Bum rudder wheel" said the head
quarters aviator.
The visitor said nothing. but peeled
on his jacket and picked up the mail
bag.
"How long did It take you to make
the tripi" asked the headquarters
liier.
Exactly an hour and half" stated
the visitor, somewhat proudly.
"we did 1t In an hour and twenty
eight minutes" returned the headquar-
ters aviator.
''Of course we lost lot Of time In
that storm" said the visitor.
'But you had a stiff wind behind
Vou," retorted headquarters. "How
much weight did you carry?"
"About 3,400 pounds"
1--WE carried 3.70O and q lot Of extra
equipment"
No Boost Here.
Another sour inspection Of the visit
ng plane, accompanied by upllfted
eyebrows on the part Of the second
man, who finally asked:
"How Is that new patent adjuster
'Great." responded the visitor. en-
.0uraged.
1--WE get along fine without It." said
The visitor surveyed the headquarAI
ers men q moment quIzzically.
Anyway" he said, both OF US gotI
lere and brought the machine"
ayes" said the first hcadquartersI