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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Owners Compelled to Put Millions OF
Dollars Underground Every Year
of Operation.

Nearly 90,000.000 cubic feet OF tim
Der are placed in the anthracite mines
Of Pennsylvania every year, IL an esti'
mate in the Colliery Engineer, lately
acquired by Coal Age, that the amount
OF timber in anthracite mines Is ap-
proximately one cubic foot for every
ton of coal mined. Is correct. The tim
bered gangways and drifts cover a
vast extent, exceeding 1000 miles. and
the closely timbered shafts with their
miles of heavy guide timbers which
must be constantly replaced, form a
large item. The total output since the
beginning of anthracite mining is over
2,500,000,000 tons.
A billion tons of water, or over II
duced during the year, must be pumped
out of the anthracite mines every year.
According to the chief of the Pennsyl-
vania department of mines the timber.
ing is an even greater expense than
the pumping. The cost of placing this
vast forest below ground is stagger-
ing.
The cost of the material is given as
about 6.5 cents per cubic foot for
round timber and 20 cents per cubic
foot for sawed timber. At the lower
figure this would make 90,000.000 cubic
feet cost $3.50, 900. In addition to this.
there are millions of mine ties, and
heavy white oak is used for the mine
cars. The use of steel timbers, which
are being adopted on account Of their
longevity. for main gangways. turn
outs, pump rooms and shaft and slope
bottoms, will add to the total cost OF
mining for the next few years. but will
effect final saving. Most of the tim
Der now used in the anthracite mines
is yellow pine from the South.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Hasty Pudding.

This is Scotch recipe for an econ
omical breakfast dish, and quickly
made, as its name indicates. The in
gradients are oatmeal and suet; for
the latter butter may be substituted If
preferred.
Put one pound of minced suet in
saucepan, set on the stove and bring
slowly to boiling point, then stir in
eight handfuls of oatmeal medium
quality. Let this boil for one minute,
stirring all the time, then pour in one
teacupful Of boiling water and continue
stirring for another minute, when the
pudding will have thickened and be
ready. Add salt to taste.
Il is quite as nice heated up again,
either in saucepan or under the grill.
1t is usually eaten with oatcake in
Scotland.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Use Insect to Bore Wood.

When the Sioux Indians wish to
bore a hole in wood to make pipe
stem or a musical instrument they re-
movet the p;th from one end for dis
lance of an inch or SO and place in the
cavity wood-boring larva taken from
a dead ash tree. In order to accelerate
the borer's work they sometimes heat
the wood below it. The larva quickly
cuts a smooth round hole, following
the pith of the wood. The Indians re-
gard the larva and the tube made in
this manner as sacred. When the work
is done the larva is carefully returned
to the tree from which ii was taken.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
NICER

(, poop and along the poop to the
IN. So great was his speed that
he curved past the corner Of the
in he slipped and fell. Nilsson was
nding at the wheel, and the cock
g hurting body struck his legs.
b went down together. but Mugridge
,e arose. By some freak of pres
IS, his frail body had snapped the
ng mans leg like pipestem.
arsons took the wheel. and the
suit continued. Round and round
decks they went, Mugridge sick
! fear. the sailors hallooing and
iting directions to one another.
the hunters believing encourage
{ and laughter. Mugridge went
n on the fore-hatch under three
he emerged from the mass.
ding at the mouth.
ne battle was over, and Wolf Lar
rove a bowline in piece Of rope
slipped 1t under his shoulders.
n he was carried aft and flung
the sea. Forty. fifty, sixty feet
line ran out. when Wolf Larsen
d "Belay!" Oofty -Oofty took a
, on bitt, the rope tautened. and
Ghost, lunging onward. jerked the
to the surface.
! had forgotten the existence OF
=. Brewster, and remembered her
start as she stepped lightly
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25

..A.. .4.,.s inciuue your KISS En-
dured' among the four supreme SON.
nets by women in the English Ian
guage?"
You are very kind, am sure" she
murmured; and the very convention
atty Of her tones and words. with the
host of associations 1t aroused of the
old life on the other side of the world,
gave me a quick thrill-rich with re-
membrance but singing sharp with
inconsistencies.
And you are Humphrey Van Wey.
den," she said. gazing back at me with
equal solemnity and awe. How un-
usual! I don't understand. We sure
ly are not to expect some wildly ro-
mantle sea story from your sober
penn"
mo, l am not gathering material,
assure you," was my answer. II have
neither aptitude nor inclination for
fiction"
Tell me, why have you always
buried yourself in Californian" she
next asked. 1T has not been kind Of
you. We of the East have seen SO
very little of you-too little, indeed,
Of the Dean of American Letters. the
Second"
bowed to, and disclaimed. the com.
pliment. II nearly met you, once, in
Philadelphia, some Browning affair or
other-you were to lecture, you know.
My train was four hours late"
And then we quite forgot where we
were, leaving Wolf Larsen stranded
and silent In the midst Of our flood
of gossip The hunters left the table
and went on deck, and still we talked.
Wolf Larsen alone remained. Sudden
ly ! became aware Of him, leaning
back from the table and listening Gu
riously to our alien speech Of a world
he did not know.
I broke short of in the middle of a
sentence. The present. with all it's
perils and anxieties, rushed upon me
with stunning force. 1t smote Miss
Brewster likewise, a vague and name
less terror rushing into her eyes as
she regarded Wolf Larsen.
He rose to his feet and laughed awk-
wardly. The sound of 1t was metallic.
"Oh, don't mind me- he said, with
self-depreciatory wave of his hand.
Il don't count. Go on. go on, ! pray
you"
But the gates of speech were closed.
and we, too, rose from the table and
laughed awkwardly.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
USING The EGGPLANT
VARIETY OF WAYS IN WHICH IT
MAY BE SERVED.
This Favorite Vegetable Of Southern,
France Has Possibilities That
Probably Are Not Sufficient
ly Appreciated Here.


The eggplant, we'll seasoned and
carefully cooked, may give In many
DISCUSSES many varieties to the menu
Many of the recipes given below are
from southern France, where the egg.
plant is the favorite vegetable. When
choosing an eggplant select one OF
medium size and firm, otherwise 1t
may be too ripe and full of grains in
side. However great the virtues of the
eggplant may be, remember that by
itself it is quite tasteless; 80 season
and season well.
Eggplant Salad.-Put in the oven
one eggplant, five green peppers and
two tomatoes. You will bake the to-
matoes first, then the peppers, and the
eggplant last. Gradually skin, grain
and drain off the above vegetables.
Use silver knife. Arrange In a dish.
On a moderate fire in a half cupful of
olive oil fry small onion cut into
small pieces anu half cupful of oil
ives stoned and cut into pieces. When
the onion Is slightly brown add every
thing to the dish. Salt and pepper to
taste and add two tablespoonfuls of
good wine vinegar To be eaten cold.
Broiled Egsplant.-Cut the eggplant
in two lengthwise. Put in marinate
composed of two tablespoonfuls Of oil
i've oil, one teaspoonful of salt, one-half
teaspoonful Of pepper and some pars-
ley. Leave 1t to marinate for an hour
or more. Broil and serve with the
marinate.
For Fritters.-Soak the pieces two
hours in milk; dry and fry, using the
following recipe for fritter batter: One
cupful of flour, two teaspoonfuls of
baking powder, one-fourth teaspoonful
salt, one-fourth cupful Of milk, two
eggs, one tablespoonful lemon juice.
Sift the dry ingredients; add the we'll
beaten eggs, lemon Juice and milk.
Beat well. Prepare few hours ahead.
Stuffed Eggplant.-Cut the eggplant
lengthwise. Make incisions with a
knife, salt and let stand for an hour.
Drain off the water; cut the pulp and
fry 1t for few minutes in oil. Pound
WE'LL add four tablespoonfuls of pound
ed ham, teaspoonful Of parsley, salt
and pepper. Sprinkle with crumbs, to
which may be added some parmesan.
Put over it little oil and bake in an
oiled pan for an hour. OF course you
may use butter instead Of OIL but the
olive oil blends itself better with the
eggplant. If instead of ham you use
hashed mutton, cooked rice and bit
OF garlic and pimento you may call
this dish eggplant a la Turcque."
Eggplant and Tomatoes.-Peel the
eggplant; cut lengthwise in pieces one
half inch thick. Salt, let stand and
dry. Put in pan; cover with a we'll
seasoned tomato sauce. Cover the pan
and cook on a moderate fire for an
hour.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Successful Brain Amputation.

The Paris Journal cites surgical
miracle. Doctor Guepin expounded
before the Academy of Science the
case of a soldier of twenty-five years
of age, who had to undergo a partial
amputation of the brain. The wounded
man has SO far recovered that he will
not be discharged from the active
army. The doctor verified the fact
that the rapid removal of part Of the
cerebral matter has been productive
of no appreciable trouble. The oper-
alton depends for its success on speed
and holiness.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25

tom show black In a breaking crest
At the best, that was all. For John
son and Leach the travail of existence
had ceased.
The men remained grouped amid
ships. No one had gone below, and
no one was speaking. Nor were any
looks being exchanged. Each man
seemed stunned-deeply contempla-
tive. as 1t were, and not quite sure.
trying to realize Just what had taken
place. Wolf Larsen gave them little
time for thought. He at once put the
Ghosr upon her course-a course
which meant the seal herd and not
Yokohama harbor. But the men were
no longer eager as they pulled and
hauled. and : heard curses amongst
them. which eft their lips smothered
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Homemade Beef Tea.

Cut half-pound of lean beef into
very small pieces; do not have grain
Of fat on it; put into a bottle that
has large opening Can olive or horse
radish bottle will be nice); put in
half-cupful cold water and cork tight;
set this in basin of cold water and
place on fire where 1t will come to a
boiling point but not boil; keep at
this temperature for two hours, then
strain and season with salt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25

49, 80. nvA, norning that she made
her appearance. It had been my in
tention to have her meals served apart,
but Wolf Larsen put down his foot.
Who was she that she should be too
good for cabin table and cabin society?
had been his demand.
Wolf Larsen had little to say at
first. doing no more than reply when
he was addressed. Not that he was
abashed Far from it. His was the
perfect poise. the supreme confidence
in self. which nothing could shake:
and he was no more timid of woman
than he was of storm and battle.
And when shall we arrive at Yoko-
hama?" she asked, turning to him and
loking him squarely in the eyes.
There it was, the question fiat. The
Jaws stopped working, the ears ceased
wobbling, and though eyes remained
glued on plates. each man listened
greedily for the answer.
I'm four months, possibly three II
the season closes early" Wolf Larsen
said.
She caught her breath. and STAN
mered, IL thought was given to
understand that Yokohama was only
days sail away. It" Here she
paused and looked about the table at
the circle of unsympathetic faces star
ing hard at the plates. 1T is not
right" she concluded.
THAT is a question you must settle
with Mr.. Van Weyden there" he re-
Piled, nodding to me with a mischie-
vous twinkle. Mr.. Van Weyden is
what you may call an authority on
such things as rights. Now |, who am
only a sailor, would look upon the sit
uation somewhat differently. 1t may
possibly be your misfortune that you
have to remain with us, but 1t is GER
tainly our good fortune"
II may be taken off by some passing
vessel, perhaps" she suggested.
There will be no passing vessels,
except other sealing schooners." Wolf
Larsen made answer.
81 have no clothes, nothing" she OBJ.
jected. You hardly realize, sir, that
1 am not a man, or that | am unaccus-
toned to the vagrant, careless life
which you and your men seem to
lead"
IL suppose you're like Mr.. Van Wey.
den there, accustomed to having things
done for you. Well. think doing a
few things yourself will rardly dislo-
cate any joints. BY the way. what do
YOU do for a liying?"
She regarded him with amazement
unconcealed.
Il mean no offense believe me- Peo-
pie eat, therefore they must procure
the wherewithal. These men here
! shoot seals In order to live: for the
anne reason ] sail this schooner; and
Mr. Van Weyden, for the present at
any rate. earns his salty grub by as
sisting me. Now what do you do?"
She shrugged her shoulders.
AT present" she said, after slight
pause, Il earn about eighteen hundred
dollars a year"
With one accord, all eyes left the
plates and settled on her. A woman
who earned eighteen hundred dollars
a year was worth looking at Wolf
/ Larsen was undisguised in his admi.
| ration.
Salary or piecework?" he asked.
"Piecework." she answered prompt
| ly.
| Eighteen hundred" he calculated.
That's hundred and fifty dollars a
month. Well. Miss Brewster, there
is nothing small about the Ghost.
| Consider yourself on salary during the
time you remain with u.s."
She made no acknowledgment. She
was too unused as yet to the whims OF
the man to accept them with equa.
| nimity.
Il forgot to inquire" he went on
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
,h a dangerous lesson.
raft stood In momentary
ing overwhelmed.

Jared away promptly and
ran u e.. 40. There was nothing else
for him to do.
Still we increased our lead. and
when the boat had dropped astern sew
eral miles we hove to and waited. All
eyes watched ii coming, even Wolf
Larsen's; but he was the only upper.
turbed man aboard. Louis, gazing
fixedly, betrayed a trouble in his face
he was not quite able to hide
The boat drew closer and closer
hurting along through the seething
green like a thing alive. lifting and
sending and uptossing across the huge
backed breakers. or disappearing be-
hind them only to rush into sight
again and shoot skyward. It seemed
impossible that it could continue to
live, yet with each dizzying sweep II
did achieve the impossible. A rain
sQuall drove past, and out of the fly.
ing wet the boat emerged, almost upon
us.
Hard up. there!" Wolf Larsen
shouted, himself springing to the
wheel and whirling it over.
Again the Ghost sprang away and
raced before the wind. and for two
hours Johnson and Leach pursued US
We hove to and ran away, hove to and
ran away. and ever c.stern the strug
Cling patch of sail tossed skyward and
fell into the rushing valleys. 1t was
a quarter of mile away when thick
squall of rain yelled 1t from view. II
never emerged. The wind blew the
air clear again, but no patch Of sail
broke the troubled surface. thought
/ saw. for an instant, the boats bot.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Clam Water

Wash thoroughly one quart clans in
shells. Cover the bottom of two
quart stewpan with cold water. Put
in the clans, cover and heat gradual
ly until the shells open. Strain the
liquor obtained through a fine cloth.
The stomach will often retain clam
water, given by the Tablespoonful
when other foods fail.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Toasted Corn.

An Improvement over boiled corn is
toasted corn, which has much more
delicious flavor. After boiling the ears
six minutes, so as to cook them par
TALLY, remove to bread-toaster and
place over hot Goals, turning until they
are Drowned evenly.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Kind Words.

Belle think the short skirts are
SO becoming to most girls. and that's
why like them.
Nell-That's real noble of your dear,
with your feet, too
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Drinks for the Sick.

Apple water, barley water, clam
water, rice water, toast water, lem
onade, flaxseed lemonade (for throat
and lung troubled.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25

beside me. It was her first time on
deck since she had come aboard. A
dead silence greeted her appearance.
Her eyes lighted on Oofty- Oofty, i'm
mediately before her, his body in
stinct with alertness and grace as he
held the turn of the rope
Are you fishing?" she asked him.
He made no reply. His eyes. fixed
intently on the sea astern, suddenly
flashed.
SHARK no, sir!" he cried.
"Heave in! Lively! All hands tail
on!" Wolf Larsen shouted. springing
himself to the rope in advance of the
quickest.
ITO DIT G0NrINI1EnA
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
When Ironing callcos.

Dark calicoes should be ironed on
the wrong side with irons that are not
too hot.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
Mna.rn InurnaIiann

Good heavens Another war ex-
tra?"
Yes, but don't be alarmed. It's
merely yesterdays news warmed
over.-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
For Rusty RANGE.

Use sandpaper to remove spots OF
rust from your gas or coal range.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-25
TIMBERING MINES IS COSTLY

Gro BE CONTINUED.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15

peared TO take the managers idea
lightly. The men say there il no rea.
son to change their attitude thus far.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15
TWO MORE PRISONERS
ESCAPE FROM SALEM

Salem. Aug, ib,~-paahing through
Gordon OF armed guards. two con.
yicts escaped from the state prison
flax fields In Mission Bottom today.
The prisoners are Charles Brown,
serving one 10 seven years for lar.
ccny. and Leo Poldwerter. doing TWO
10 five years for burglary This
makes n total OF eight cony'ets tA..
have escaped since tho flax gangs
started work this summer,
As the men dashed into the waodA.
guards sent volley after them,
werter was seen 10 siagger aud
blood was found where he halted for
moment short distance from
camp.
The conylc,s remaining we're herd
ed into bunch and kept under close
guard by three deputies. while o,hers
pursued the fueitivca
Brown was accused OF holding up
u Portland stree, car in 1905, Ho
shot a policeman In the shoulder be-
fore being captured werter 10 al.
legged 10 have been professional
safe robber.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15
NO PARDON LIKELY FOR
MISSOURI PAROLE BREAKER

Salem, Aug. 15.-Efforts to get a
pardon for z. ]. Clark, Oregon peni-
tentiary convict, seemed doomed to
failure today. when State Parole Of
ficer Keller received word from Kan
sas City that the man had been con-
victed Of grand larceny there in April
1915, and paroled under a sentence
OF two years.
Clark was recently arrested In
Spokane after making his escape
from the penitentiary here. When
caught he was living under another
name with his wife and children, and
neighbors declared him a model cit
izen. There was considerable SEN
timent in favor OF having him par
doned, and representations have al
ready been made to Governor Witty
combe.
According to Keller. however,
Clark, should he be pardoned here,
would be returned to Missouri to face
a charge Of violating his parole.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15
MAYORS ARBITRATION
PLAN IS REJECTED

San Francisco. Aug. 15.--The San
Francisco chamber of commerce to-
day rejected Mayor Rolph's proposal
that board of arbitration be ap.
pointed to consider and settle all San
Francisco's industrial disputes.
The mayor had suggested that an
arbitration board be appointed. ID
consist OF five members OF the chamb.
er OF commerce, five representatives
OF labor organizations, and Arch.
bishop Hanna and four other clergy
men named by him to consider all
industrial disputes.
The directors OF the chamber con-
.sidered this proposition for several
hours and then sent It's communica-
tion to the mayor, declining his prop
osition.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15
HOLD JOBS FOR
P. 0. EMPLOYEES

Washington, Aug. 15.-Positions
.of men employed in the postal SER
vice who went to the border with the
militia viii be given them on their
return. according TO announcement
at the postofice department today.
In denying a report that militiamen
were being dropped permanently from
the rolls because OF their absence
due to service on the border, Post
master General Burleson referred to
an order OF June 2s last. This order
specified that where II becomes nee
essary to ill temporarily the position
Of an army oficer or other employe
who is absent on such military or
naval duty. the officer or employe,
win II necessary be dropped from
the rolls without prejudice. and win
be reinstated to his former position
and grade In accordance with civil
service rules and regulations"
The postmaster general said every
employe so dropped will be immed-
lately given back his former position
upon expiration of his military or
naval service. without loss of RI ik or
pay.
The order, Il was emphasized. was
approved by congress.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15
KAISER WILHELM
D|SCLA|MS WAR
RESPONSIBILITY

London. Aug. i5.--'T do not envy
the man who has the responsibility
for this war ] at least am not that
man. ] think history will clear me
OF the charge. although l do not sup.
pose history will hold me fouitless. Z"
Kaiser Wilhelm was today quoted
In a Berne despatch TO the London
Daily News. as having made this
statement to a prominent neutral
who visited Berlin on business OF an
ofheial character last year and made
another visit last month.
In a sense. every civilized man in
Europe" the kaiser was further
quoted. must have share in the
responsibility for this war. and the
higher his position. the larger his re-
sponsibility. admit that. and yet
claim that acted throughout in
good faith and strove hard for peace.
even though war was inevitable"
The neutral was about to leave
Berlin when he and other members
OF special deputation were invited
to tea with the Kaiserin and the
kaiser.' who had just returned from
the western front, the Berne des-
patch said. The kaiser entered, wear
ing German field uniform and after
INDUCING in commonplace about the
weather, turned to discussion OF
the war. Somewhat to the embar-
rassment Of the neutral visitor. ne
suddenly put the question:
Il suppose the British theory that
! was responsible for the war has
got hold on your people?"
Before any Of his guests could re-
ply. he added:
ut is curious how this theory
seems to fascinate my enemies. Yet
the people who accuse me OF having
caused the war are the very people
who previously testified to the
earnestness Of my desire for peace.
why is II that you neutrals al
ways talk about German militarism.
and never about Russian despotism,
the French craving for revenge or
English treachery and navalism.?"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15
CREW OF THE CALLAO TELL
CONFLICTING STORIES

San Francisco. Aug. l5.-Conf,.ct-
Ing stories were told today by Cap
tain TObin OF the bark Callao AMI
the crew Of the vessel, which reached
port last night. after the crew re-
fused TO proceed to New York with
the ship. According to Hans Peter
son, spokesman for the sailors, they
were first told that the bark was 10
be towed from San Francisco through
the Panama canal and sail up .hc
coagt to New York. lie states tina:
after the vessel left here. they were
tod she would sail around the horn.
The sailors insist that the crew was
too small to handle the ship on such
long cruise and that blocks and
tackle were defective. The men fsr-
ther feared capture, as George w.
McNear. local agent for the ship is
on the British blacklist