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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
OIL DR|LLER is
BURNED TO DEATH

Special Dispatch to The Intelligencer.
HARRISBURG, W. Va, Oct. s.
Thomas Quinn, an oil well driller. Is
years old and single. of Alum Bridge,
". Va, was burned 10 death today
when pocket of oil suddenly gushed
forth and exploded in gas well being
drilled near Weston. He was hurled
100 feet and was dead when help at.
rived. Several other men working at
the we'll escaped with slight hurts.
The we'll was being drilled by Match
g. Wilkins on The p. +. Heinze farm
for the Hope Natural Gas company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
GOT $4,000 VERDICT.

TRENTON, n. j., Oct. 5.-A jury in
the federal court today awarded
$20,000 damages to Daisy James,
former Winter Garden dancer, against
the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
railroad for the loss of her feet in
grade crossing accident at East
Orange. Miss James sued for 100000.
She now lives in Newark.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
DETECTIVE AFTER COUPLE.

D"tcclivc Fred Frazier. Of tho local
police department is in l'arkcrshurg.
where he was sent To bring back jose
phinc Harper and John d. Alphuns who
were picked up in thai city. They are
II and - Years old respectively and
were picked up on romplaitn Of James
Harper. father III the girl. who alleges
that The young man ran away with his
daughter. He rhurges that his daugh-
ter is iurOrririblr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
ELECTION TRIAL
TO END this WEEK

HUNTINGTON. w. Va, Oct 5.-,In-
dicalions point to the early conclusion
of the Trial Of the so-called Rock House
election case in the United States
court here. When an adjournment
was taken shortly before o'clock this
afternoon District Attorney William &.
Barnhart informed Judge c. a. Woods
that the government would endeayor
to conclude its case by noon Friday.
John H. Holt stated that II the govern
ment finished by noon the defense
would rest before night.
J.. Many witnesses were introduced by
the government in the effort TO prove
that the ballot box was removed from
Rock House precinct, in Mingo coun-
", on the night of the election in 1914,
as the result of conspiracy. The cap
ture OF the ballot box by two masked
men has been shown by the testimony
of election officers. but little else of
sensational nature has been devel-
oped. The defendants are Greenway
Hatfield, Jack Brewster, Noah White,
George r. Maynard and Valentine Hat.
field.
Nlckles spent in advertising just now
mean dollars of rental income In the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06

ways ind it has on its statute books to-
day the best laws in all the world for
protection of women and girl. which
had hrru enacted through suffrage votes.
y man In the bulcony arose ana asked
what effect suffrage had hud in better
ing school conditions. Mrs. Hals said
that il had done much good in tho west.
y wn:lan III The balcony said that she
WAS reading all anti-SulfraEo circular
the other day and 1t said that New Jcr-
scy had repealed III" suffrage amend
mend Mrs. Hale said that this was
done in tn" eighteenth century. aud it
was the only stale that had done So.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
CUTS SOME MELON.

PITTSBURGH. Oct. 5.-The direct
ors of the Westinghouse Air Brake
Company to-day declared a special
dividend Of 10 per cent, or IS share
which will call for the distribution of
$2,000.000 on November 81. The COM
pany declared regular quarterly div
idend Of 50 a share two weeks ago.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
COAL CO. INCORPORATED

CHARLESTON. ". Va. Oct. 5.-A
certificate of incorporation was To-Day
issued to the J. E. Long Coal Mining
Company OF Clarksburg. The company
will operate in Clark district. Harrison
county. The authorized capital is 15.-
600. The incorporators are John A.
Washington, Sydney Britt, II. B. Cooper:
Donald Maffctt and Merle Steuart, all Of
Clarksburg.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
BIG SCHOOL GAIN

PITTSBURGH, Oct 5.-Figures
received at the office OF City Super.
intendent Of schools, William N. Da.
wilson today show that the total en-
rollment in the Pittsburgh schoolS
is now 71,442 a gain OF 1882 over
last year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06

The average yield Of corn in this
country is little more than II bush
els to the acre.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
PsNNsY TROOPS RETURN.

FL PASO. Texas, Oct 5.-The
Tenth Pennsylvania Infantry en-
trained to-day to return 10 Pittsburgh.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
. FOR EXCESSIVE
URIC ACID
TRY THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT
so Cent Bottle (32 Doses)
F R T. E

lust because you start the day wor-
ried and tired, stiff legs and arms and
muscles, an aching head. burning and
bearing down pains in the back-Worn
OUT before the day beGins-do not think
you have to stay in that condition.
Be strong, we'll and vigorous. with no
more pains from stiff joints. sore mus
cles, rheumatic suffering. aching back
or kidney trouble.
If you suffer from bladder weakness.
with burning, scalding pains, or If you
are in and out Of bed half dozen times
a night, you will appreciate the rest,
comfort and strength this treatment
gives.
conquers kidney and bladder diseases,
rheumatism and all other ailments when
due to excessive uric acid, no matter
how chronic or stubborn, II you have
never tried The Williams Treatment, we
will give one SOC bottle (32 doses) free
If you will cut out this notice and send
1t with your name and address, to The
Dr.. D. A. Williams company, Dept. 1867
Post Office Block. East Hampton. Conn.
Send at once and you will receive BY
parcel post a regular SOC. bottle, with
out charge and with out mourning any
obligation. Only one bottle to the same
address or family.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06

Nlckles spent in advertising just now
mean dollars Of rental income In the
course Of the year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06

Al The conclusion OF her addrtss, Mrs:
Hale said any one who wished could as,
ber omesfions. After considerable time
a noto was sent up asking If suffrage
carried rIsI in this state would women serve
on juries. Mrs. Hale said they Houio
not. as the state law provides that only
males shall do jury duty.
shining example OF & suffrage state
Mrs. Hale explained the condition II tho
state es being politically corrupt TWEEN
ty-three years ago when suffrage was
granted. but X has improved in many
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-06
Children's Shoes Women's Juliettes

Patent and dull leather
with colored velvet or
plain kid tops. Sizes to 6.
Sl.00 values at ..79c
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
FRANZ ROPP TRIAL,
NEAR COMPLETION

San Francisco, Dec. 19-U. S. Dis
trict Attorney Preston was hopeful of
concluding today the presentation of
evidence against Franz Bopp, Ger
man consul general hereI and six
others who are on trial for conspiring
to violate American neutrality by
destroying munitions and vessels en-
gagged in trade with the entente allies.
Counsel for the defense promised that
testimony would be introduced tend
ing to show that if any conspiracy ex-
listed it was inspired by A Carnegie
Ross, British consul-general, who,
counsel alleges, engaged private de-
tective agency here to devise means
to discredit the German consul-gen-
era1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
TO AID IN WORK OF
THE SALVATION ARMY

Great interest has been aroused
throughou the city, especially in cir
cles where human suffering and up
of the Salvation Army to erect in Elm
street, on the site Of its present de-
lapidated home. a modern three story
brick building, to cost $4,000. This
will be used for a workingman's no.
tel, and for the army's religious and
charita BILE activities.
Opportunity is given to Bridgeport
ers who are inclined to aid in the
worthy movement, through the adver-
Using columns Of The Farmer. A
blank to be filed, containing sub
scription and other information. will
be found in The Farmer. The work
Of the army, great as it has been in
Bridgeport, has been seriously handi-
capped by lack of adequate quarters.
The advisory board of the building
fund includes A. F. Bennett, I. w.
Birdseye, o. H. Brothwell, A. Fl. Bull
lard, E. p Billiard, Jr., William e.
Rurnham, W. F. Burns, L. B. Cur
tbs, H. H. DeLoss. Herbert F'lans-
burgh, F,arnham c. Fox; H. H. Ham
lItOH, 1ISWoItH "a 11d"tiiOIAc, I1di :
vey Hubbell, G.. E.. Kristen, W. Sey-
mour Lacy, DR.. w. A. LaFie1d, Simon
Lake, Charles Logan, A. e. MacDon-
cid, Angus Mackenzie, Arthur M
Marsh, Guy P. Miller, Judge Edward
X. Nicholson, Hon. Clifford B. Will
SON, Dr. d. c. Patterson, l.. B. Powe,
Rev. William Wallace Rose H. S.
Shelton, Rev. Stephen F. Sherman.
S. Simpson, W. Boyd Spencer, Ralph
NJ. Sperry, J. c.. Stanley. S. H.
Wheeler, A. M. Wooster. S. Simpson,
president; Farnham C. Fox, treasur-
err; L. B. Powe. secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
Charities Board
Appoints Another
Ambulance Driver

At a meeting Of the board Of char
tiles last night, jeremiah Mullins was
appointed a driver for the emergency
hospital ambulance, at a salary Of
81 200. The present operator, Aubrey
b. Burlison. has been on call "a hours
Ia day and the great increase in the
number of ambulance calls the last
two years has necessitated the ap-
pointment of a new man.
The matter of arranging for the OBJ
tanning Of fund Of $1,000 to aid tu-
berculosis patients after they leave
state institutions was held in abey-
ance owing to the absence of Supt. S.
r. Gordon who is confined to his
home as a result of illness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
French in Trouble
Over China Seizure

Peking, Dec. 19.-France and China
AVE become involved in a hopeless
lplomatic muddle as result OF the
orcible seizure by France OF an add
ION to it's concession in Tien-Tsln on
october Fl, as previously reported In
lese dispatches.
Sir John Jordan, the British minis
ter and dean Of the diplomatic corps
at Picking, attempted to bring about
a compromise by proposing to con-
yert the disputed territory. which
consists of about $50 acres, into a
Chino-French settlement to be ad-
ministered jointly by the French and
the Chinese.
The Chinese press and much Of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
The Sn1ith-MurrayCO.

Chinese public opposed such set
Element. and criticism of the French
officials was so harsh that the ne
gotiations came to an end. The
British minister has left for England
on a four months vacation, and the
Tien-Tsin dispute is at a stand
still.
Spasmodic runs have been made
by Chinese on French banks both In
Picking and Tien-Tsin, and many OF
the Chinese newspapers are advocat-
ing a general boycott against the
French.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
MAYOR ASKS AID.
INDISBuRSEMENT.
OF C|TY'S Money
Needs Advice, He Tells Com.
mon Council, In Spend
ing Millions

Mayor Wilson wants several able
bodied citizens-probably substantial
Republicans-to help him spend the
four or five million dollars that tho
administration hopes to have author
lied by the next legislature.
The common council last night
adopted a resolution authorizing the
mayor to name a committee Of helpers
to advise as to the appropriation OF
funds during the coming year. The
size of the committee is left to the
mayors discretion.
The mayor was also empowered to
appoint q legislative committee, and a
committee to estab zones in the
city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
Fancy Turkish Towels
Just Arrived H

Large size blue and white
pink and white checked
towels, double thread 33c ca.
Fancy jacquard borders
initial space, pink and blue
Bath Sets for 1896, con-
sisting of 2 large Bath Tow
els, 2 Guest Towels, 2 Wash
Cloths, ! large Bath Mat, in
pink and blue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
Holm r.. THAYER DEAD.

worcester, Mass. Dec. lex
roneressman John r. Thayer, one of
he best known Democrats OF New
England, died today from general
breakdown. He was II years old and
for SO years had been prominent In
politics and Massachusetts,, serving
terms in the House Of Representatives
and state Senate. He was elected to
the national Congress from the strong
Republican district, Third Massachu-
sets, in 1898, and served three terms.
He was a graduate of Yale in 1869.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
WISH FOR EARLY
ELECTROCUTION .
GRANTED COUPLE.
Christmas Coming, They
Didn't Want to Wait
for Friday to Die

Ossining, N. Y, Dec. 19-In keep
ing with their wish, that they be exc
cuted today instead of Friday owing
to the approach of Christmas, Charles
Kumro, 20 years old, of Buffalo, and
Stanley J. Millstein, 10, Of Utica, met
their death in the electric chair at
Sing Sing prison today. Both went
to the chair calmly, Millstein was the
first of the two to pay the penalty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
SEE VOLTS
Big Shirt Adv.
ON PAGE 9
ASK RUSSIAN PARCEL POST

New York, Dec. 19-Inauguration
Of a movement to have a parcel post
system established between the Uni
ted States and Russia was announc.
ed yesterday by the Merchandise As
ISOLATION here. At the request Of bust
ness interests with houses in Russia
it was stated, such a postal conven-
ton was urged in a letter sent to WAL
liam G. Redfield. secretary Of COM
nerce
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
Who Doesn't Want Silk
Stockings

Ladies'Pure Silk Boot
Hose, black or white, double
heel and toe 49,. .55c pr.
Ladies' Pure Silk Hosiery,
heavy quality, double heel
and toe -. .$1.15 pr.
= Ladies' Pure Silk Hose,
Isle top, double heel and
toe $1.00 pr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
SPANISH STEAMER SUNK.

London, Dec. 19-Lloyd's shipping
agency announces that the Spanish
steamer Ason has been sunk, The
steamer Ason, Of 2,084 tons gross,
built at Cadiz in 1901, was last re-
ported as arriving at Bordeaux on
Nov. rs from Ayr, Scotland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
EDWARD BLISS.

The obsequies Of Edward Bliss were
held yesterday afternoon at 2:3C
o'clock from the bereaved residence
1914 King street, Stratford. Rev. Ern-
est C. Carpenter, pastor Of the STRAIT
ford Methodist church, conducted the
funeral service. Many sorrowing rel
atives and friends were in attendance
The floral emblems were many. Dele
cations were present from the Rem
ington Arms & Apmunition Co., ir
which factory the deceased had work
ed, and from the Junior Order OF
American Mechanics. The pail bear.
ers were selected from these delega
TONS Burial was in Union GENE
terry, Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
MAY CLOSE PARIS THEATRES.

Paris, Dec 19-The Association of
Paris Theatre Managers has notified
the government that if the proposed
new tax on theatres is imposed all the
theatres will be e'osed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
t. CALBERT DEAD.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 1T. E. CAL
bert, chief engineer of the Chicago.
Burlington & Quincy Railroad sys-
tenn, died at his country home near
here today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19

i$15.OO Black Wildcat Lynx
| MuI1S $0.SS
$4,000 Black American Lynx Muffs
| or Scar1S $24.70
$35 90 Black American Lynx Muffs
| or Scars $2S.93
$1,000 Black American Lynx Muffs
| or ScaffS $31.93
$3.50 Black NarObia Lynx Muffs
or Scarfs $5.4S
$500 Black NarObia Lynx Muffs
$1,000 Black Narobia Lynx Muffs
or Scar1S ......... 1898
I$14.00 Black Narobia Lynx Mu3fs
1870. 90 Black Fox Scarfs or
NUTS -. S15.9S
$4,000 Black Fox Scarfs or
$4,000 Black Fox Scarfs or
NUTS $32.9S
s25. 90 Black Dyed Skunk Muffs
Or ScarfS $19.9S
$4,000 Black Dyed Skunk Muffs
/ OF SCHrlS @61'oo
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
OBITUARY
JOHN d. BOJlrON, .JR. Y

John D. Bouton, IT., son Of Mr..
and Mrs. John d. Bouton, Of 8s2
1ranistan avenue, died yesterday after
a brief illness. Mr.. Bouton was 10
years old and had been engaged in
the newspaper distribution business.
Besides his parents, he leaves two
sisters, Irene and Harriet B0uton.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home,
Rev. H. D. Gallaudet officiating
Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19

Nearly $4,000 for the relief Of
Poles in the war zone was subscribed
at a mass meeting at Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19

Cuff Links and Scarf Pin Sets, gold
filled
Scarf Pins with colored stone settings.
Pocket Knife with Waldemar Chain,
gold filed,
Mesh Bags, German Silver, flat mesh.
Pocketbooks of Morocco leather, col
ored MORE lined, square and oblong
shape
Leather Hand Bags, many styles,
mirror and purse.
Collar boxes, round shape.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19

Shipments Of fresh and cured meats,
from Chicago last week totaled 49,
5000 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19

$500 Natural Skunk Muffs or
ScarfS ............ $29.4S
$4,000 Natural Skunk Muffs or
ScarIS So3.J0
$4,000 Natural Skunk Muffs or
Scarfs S419S
$500 Natural Opossum Muffs $12.4S
$4,000 Natural OpOssum Ball
Muffs $14.9S
$4,000 Natural RaccOOn Muffs or
Scarfs $t4.9S
$500 Natural Raccoon Muffs or
Scarfs $19.9S
$500 Maline set. scarfs and
Muffs $24.9s
$40 90 Red Fox Scarfs and
Muffs 80. $s1.9s
$4,000 Red Fox Scarfs and
Muffs $41.OO
$4,000 Blue Lynx Set large stole
and Muff) 80. $74.9S
$500 Pointed Wolf Sets -. $1O.48
$1,000 Large Natural River Mink
Ball Muffs ....... $8.9S
Children's Fur Sets $1.25, $1.4S, $1.9S
up to $3.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19

Duy Reliable Fur ScarfS and
Christmas gifts at a saving
$500 Iceland Fox scarfs. -. .$2.9s
$3.50 Iceland Fox Scarfs 49,. .$4.88
sAQO Iceland Fox Mufs ...... .$5.98
Sl4.OU SIoline Scarfs or Muffs .$9.9
$500 Black, Brown Coney Muffs or
scars ........... $S.0S
$50 Tiger Muffs or Scarfs :. $3.98
-o:ov Black China Wolf Muffs or
ScarfS -. ......... $S.9S
$1,000 Black China Wolf -Muffs OF
Scarfs 47.48
$1,000 Black China Wolf Muffs or
ScarfS ......... ....... .... SS9S
s24.OO Civet Cat Ball Muffs :. $16.8S
$4,000 Nutria Muffs ........ $14.9S
$500 Nutria Muffs ........ $19.9S
$500 Beaver Muffs -. $500. $22.48
$4,000 Eastern Mink Muffs =. $S1.98
$500 Electric Seal Barrel
$ Muffs SLABS
$500 Hudson Seal Barrel
MuIIS $lSSS
$500 Brown & Black Opossum
MmAS $1l.4o
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19

Six inches of snow fell in Ten
neSsee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
l105 MAIN STREET STREET
Bridgeport. Conn., 81 S1 Bridgeport
bO8 914 Main st, Hartford - - - - - '~
andR Leading Niuiners
FurS T. urS
F-1lTS

Never Bridgeport opportunity
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
Observation-Disclosures.
Main ST. and >49 3a1a<19 -6y<.
Brt9gSports Busy Cash Store
That Gift Question Easily
Solved Here

This Store is filled with helpful suggestions for
gift buying. Every Counter, every aisle shows
some practical hints to holiday shoppers. Our
assortments Of holiday goods and regular Stocks
is large. Our prices as Usual moderate, which is
feature of this store. Remember only days
more to do your shopping in.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
Infants and Children's
Hosiery

Girls Fine Lisle Stock
ings, double heel and toe
..~............... 25c pr.
Boys Fine Ribbed Stock
ings, excellent wearing quail
1ty ......... ...... zoe pr.
Infants White Cashmere
Stockings, silk heel and
toe :. Csc pr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-19
This Store open every evening until
Jewelry, Leather Goods, Toilet Articles
We have selected of the gift suggestions have to
offer fromo large and wena assorted stocks.

FOr Sl.0U
Shaving Stands with cup and brush.
Hair Brush, white ivory with long
bristles.
Comb and Brush Set Of ebony, Rose
wood finish.
Leather Hand Bags and Strap Purses,
with purse and mirror.
White Ivory Puff Boxes and Hair
Receivers, large size. ~
Manicure Sets in leather cases, with
white ivory pieces.
Sweet Grass Baskets, round, with )
handle top.
Solid Gold Lavallier with pendant,
colored stone setting.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-05-13
TIE LATEST MARVEL IF THE AIR

sinking if there should be pune lures.
 1 saw the wings of this giant flying boat assembled in another department. Being a trlplane, there were three wings super posed, about 133 feet over all, with substantial struts between them. Elsewhere l saw the mak- ing of the four motors of 25o horsepower each, which are to drive large propellers. These motors are I2 cylinder Curtiss and made in the .Curtiss motor factory at Buffalo. These motors are mounted between the planes, where they are easily accessible to the mechanics who will at tend to them while the aeroplane is in the air. An additional motor of So horse power will operate screw pro peller to use when the machine goes nand out of small harbors, to stop it by reversing of propel- Ter, and other purposes for which it is unnecessary to set the large motors going. When on the wa ter this machine is like a yacht and Is piloted in similar way, being controlled by water rud- der; when in the air it is control led as aeroplanes are, with verti- cal and horizontal rudders.
 The weight of the machine
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-05-13

hints at a new species of ptarmi- gan not known in these parts l: An allowance in the form of gold dust comes regularly from parents in Candle, Northern Al aska, to Colin (. Clements, a senior student at the Universiey of Washington. Clements yes terday received some dust and nuggets, and took his poke" to an assayer, who turned it into coin of the realm. Yesterdays remittance came in sturdy purse made of webbed foot, be- lieved to be that of ptarmigan, with the leg used as the mouth of the sack. Candle is on Kotze- bue sound, just below the Arctic circle. Because of the delayed
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-05-13

A drill which Professor Her schell Parker took into the Cook Inlet distrlct with him to pros pect placer ground IS said to be of new type and different from anything ever tried in the north. It can dig by suction to a depth of forty feet by hand power and can be used for much deeper ground if a two-horse power en- zine is attached to it. MT. Park CT believes that there are thou sands of square miles of placer ground to the westward which can be worked by improved min ing methods.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-05-13

mail service Clements has to wait more than the thirty days which most college students con sider a long enough interval be tween remlttances from home. lie is preparing himself for newspaper work, and expects to supply the residents of that region with the news which they now must get by telephone from Nome, across the pemnsula.