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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

magnet connected with the electric dynamos of the power houses. The touch of button throws the elec- trlcity into the magnet. which, at tached to steel cable, is so dropped that 1t just kisses as it were, steel ball as high as man. This, ball weighs six tons, but it flies up with the amoroUs kiss of the magnet, the cable raising 1t to the height of a seven-story house. Then by the touch or button, the electricity is removed and the great weight drops on the scrap. Think of lifting so much steel that it would take 12 horses to haul 1t on wagon over country roads, to a height of 70 feet, and you have some idea of the power of this magnet The same force is used for loading the steel plates intended for our battle ships. They have magnets here that would lift Is tons of such plates and lay them on the cars as gently as YOU drop your baby on the pillow at nignl This is so notwithstanding some of the plates are each as big as a bed quilt.
 The war IS rapidly increasing the by product coke ovens. l found this so in Alabama, and it is being carried on to an even greater extent at the foot of Lake Michigan. There are by-produut coke plants at both South Chicago and Gary. The Gary plant is one of the largest in the country It consumes 1o,- OV0 tons of coal every 24 hours. and the coal is the best that can be obtained. It ocmes from the Pocahontas mines. the quality of which is equal to that of the Sardiff mines of England
 This coal is of about the same charac- ter as that which was formerly used in the old beehive ovens, resulting in q product of coke equal to 60 or 65 per cent of the coal The remaining 90 per cent of the coal vas lost, going out in volatile gases which dissolved in the air. Ii took 15 hours to reduce the coal to coke and that was the result
 Today they make coke in about one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

i is washing this gas from the smelting 1 in order that the iron dust in it may Ee saved and melted over again. In this process the gas is passed through water,
 which washes it, the iron dust falling to the bottom in the form of flour. 1t Ia
 too fine to Ee smelted but it Is put
 through processes which transform it ;o
 jumps the size of q peanut or larger
 These nuts can then be turned back into
 the furnaces, and made into steel.
 One of the great problems of steel
 making has been the waste which has
 passed off into slag or refuse of the furnaces. Until recently this has all gone to waste and you may see great mountains Of it still lying about the iron works in different parts of the country. During my stay at Birmins
 ham 1 saw them using this slag for making building brick and sulphate of ammonia. The latter is an excellent fertilizer. and the president of the steel plant there told me it has be come a valuable byproduet Here at the foot of Lake Michigan the steel plants use their slag for making ce- ment, and this has been done 1t other plants of the United States Steel cor poration The slag, as it flows out in mass of liquid fire from the fur naces. is dropped into water in such a way that, instead of becoming solid rock, it turns into granules or a powder not unlike sugar. It is on about the same principle that shot are made by dropping the molten metal from a great height in the shot tower In this powdered form it is mixed with limestone, an equal part of lime being added, and it then becomes the very finest of Portland cement,
 Continuing the story of saving the waste, the scrap iron, and even the sparks from the furnaces are gath cred up and used over again. There is considerable scrap from each charge and this is often in huge Jumps. It has to be broken before it can be used, and this is done by the means of q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

fifth of that time, and they get 80 pei cent of the coal contents of the coke while the remaining 20 per cent is nearly all saved in the way of by-products This 20 per cent comes out in gas, which, iii the Gary plant amounts to about le0,O00,- e0J cubic feet every 24 hours. This Is run through a by-product plant which takes out of the gas vast quantities of am monla liquor and the ammonia sulphate which is now being used to increase our food supply. From this same gase also comes benzol. which has many of the properties of gasoline, and is used largely in the industrial arts. 1t furnishes also q certain percentage of tohol, a powerful explosive which is now used on the bat tlefields of Europe and also tar and naphthalene Indeed, of all that goes into the coke plant today practically noth- ing is lost The meat packers claim t. save all Of the hog but the squeal. The steel makers are now saving almost every bit of the raw materials, except the noise anG shrek of the engines, and in the electric work of today that seems to have almost disappeared.
 As it is now, they have here at Gary 560 of these great byproduct ovens, and they expect to increase this num- Der to 7G0, So many that it will require 125O0 tons of coal per day to operate them. In the past the coal went into the beehive oven in a lump. It is now crushed to powder or flour. so fine that the grains will pass through a mush of 20 holes to the inch. After crushing it is carried into the furnaces by conveyors and it drops automatical- ; ly into the oven When the oven is full it is so sealed that it is impossible for the air to get in or the gas to get out. It is then in a huge steel box. about which a blazing heat of 1900 degrees Fahrenheit plays. It takes this heat to release the gases of which the by products are made aud to transform the coal to coke of just the right qual- ity for the making of steel.
 And TOW let me tell you something
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
SEND NO MONEY

# Send no moeey. Just your name and address on postal card Say; Dear Sam Katz: Please tell me how you cured your catarrh and all about your < 15-day guarantee.' That's all you need 10 say, I will understand. and I will write to you with complete informa- ton. FREE, at once Do not delsv " Send postal card or write me a letter today. Don't think Of turning this page until you have asked for this wonderful treatment that can do for you what it has done for me
 SAM kATZs ID $ seD
 1D"a tndisna Ave. Chicago, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

that they raised $26,oOo instead of sSOe0. The l2,0oO employees of Gary have also done more than their share, and this is true of nearly every branch of steel workers all over the country.
 FRANK c. CARPENTER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Guarantee Is Good 15 Days

My catarrh was filthy and loathsome. II made me i'll. It dulled my mind. It undermined my health and was weak ening my will. The hawking cough
 ing, splitting made me obnoxious 10 alI
 and my foul breath and disgusting habits made even my loved ones avai5 me secretly My delight in life WIS dulled and my faculties impaired. to an untinely grave. because everv moment of the day and night 1t was slowly vet surely sapping my vitality
 to tell you about it FREE. and I am ready to let yon try it for fifteen days on my guarantee. Yes I'll guarantee 1t. and 1T you are not satisfied if won't cost you one cent. Write me promptIv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
I WANT YOU TO TRY MY CATARRH REMEDY IS DAYS ON MY GUARANTEE
There Is No Apparatus, Inhal- CTS, Salves, Lotions, Harm full Drugs, Smoke or
 Electricity

It is a new way. It is something abso- ,lutely different. No lotions. sprays or
 s I ok l y smelling SalVesNsor c r 6 a m s. No atonizer, or any
 of any Rtnd. Noth- -cke or iiltiaie. No or rubbing oissin-
 No electricity Or
 or massage. No powder; no plasters 10 keeping in the house. Nothing of that kind at all. Something g new and different. something q e Ii E h tful and healthful. so m e . thing instantly N successful. You dc
 not have to wait
 and finger and
 pay out a lot
 of money. You
 can stop it over \ 3 night and l will gla ally tell & y Q u h o w S r It F. E. I am
 1@ not a doctor M and this is not M q so called doc- & tors prescrip.
 tion--but I am
 cured and my I r l e II q S are MY cured and you IT suffering will stop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Head of Newspaper Syndicate Must Go
 Into National Army

Is Angeles, Cal. November 2h James c. scripps. directing head of newspapers owned by his father. L. w. scripps, of San Diego. and cllair. man of the board of United Press as- socation and the Newspaper Enter prise association, was denied exemp- tion from military service today by the district exemption board. The ap peal from a San Diego board was filed by his father and supported by his business associates, who contended he would be more valuable to the United states as the chief executive of the several new spapers and press services.
 The Belgian government has decided to create a special department for matters Of reconstruction. the head of which win he the present Bcigian minister of Lon don. Paul HyInans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Souvenirs

Yes, of course we'll have music and souvenirs. Especially will the lady visitors be pleased with what we'll give them. Better come in early, too, for while we are well supplied with the free things" we expect tremendous crowds and you might get left by waiting too long.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BARGAIN WAR FAIR
 AT THE Y. Nj. c. A
To Be Held on Friday and Saturday of
 This Week.

At the bargain war fair to be held in the r. M C. A Friday and Satur- day of this week there will be a tea garden. where light refreshments VIII be served under the direction or Mrs- Hn. Mrs. G. Curtis Hull and Mrs Al, fen A very fine Hoover exhibit VIII occupy one entire room, where Will De displayed model lunches for the ch1l- dren and many new and pract1cai ideas as to modern diet and food prepara- ci0n-
 The Christmas tree for the children will be in charge of Mrs Edwin w: Higgins Reasonable bouquets and wreaths will find place in the flower booth with many other attractions un- der the direction of Mrs William H. Oat.
 Eaton X Chase have furnished motor trucks to bring 50 Christmas trees sven by Charles Brown from his es- tate a4 Red Top
 At the moving picture shows. for which the films have been donated by the management of the Davis and the Breed theatres, Miss Marguerite Wuh will furnish music Friday afternoon, Mrs Russell Baird Friday evening and Henry Fontaine Saturday afternoon and evening. A special magic lantern show for the children will be given Friday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
HEALING RELIEF FOR
 ,T0RTURING ECZEMA

The Lee & Osgood Go. has sold hun dreds of jars of Hokara, and although they offered to refund the purchase price to any dissatisfied purchaser, not one jar has been returned
 While this is surprising in itself, yet the most marvellous thing is the re- ports of chronic cases of eczema that have been cured by this simple skin food. People who have suffered with scales, scabS and even bleeding itching have found relief in Hokara-
 No matter where the eczema, pim- pies or other breaking out occurs whether on the face, hands, legs or body the application of Hokara should give quick relief, and even the worst or most chronic cases should be cured in a short time.
 You can buy a Iiberal-sized jar to-day at the very low price of 35c, and with every package goes The Lee & Osgood Co.'S guarantee to refund the money ii Is is not satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
DAVIS THEATRE.
Keith Vaudeville and Madge Kennedy in Nearly Married Today-New Show Tomorrow

The appearance of Madge Kennedy, who became screen star almost over night. in Nearly Married, a six act picture version of the famous stage comedy by Edgar Sefwyn, is a combi- nation That has proved a most success tul attraction this week. Madge Ken nedy is the same capable young come d1enne whose work supplemented the laugh provoking situations of Mar garet Mayo's screen version of Baby Mine and made that photoplay one of the really pronounced hits of the year. Nearly Married, as the second starring vehicle of Madge Kennedy, is 8 worthy successor to Baby Mine Ther., gre also three good Keith vaudeville acts on this bin. headed by Angel. AiaweIl and Fuller, whc present a singing and talking slit entitled A Real :scItsier Charles Bradley, the good nstsred comedian, comes next in a lively rr,ozl- ologue. and Harty and Varady, Euro- pean sensational dancers, holding the worid,s record for endurance danciNs in California in 1910, complete the vaudeville. The Animated Weekly with news from all over the world completes the show.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
HUMOk OF TIE DAY

Sergeant Gone of the old schooD- It's the war that's running the army. sir-us having to enlist all these ere Civiliansi-London Opinion.
 Captain-Are you familiar with trench warfare?
 Recruit - We'll, sir. l have ridden in New York subways for some years.-Life.
 q thought you had given up burnt wood art, dearie."
 Ferdinand how can you be so heartlessI This is pie!" - Kans;G City Journal.
 Hub-Every time I look at that new hat of yours I have to laugh.
 Wifey - Really! Then I'll leave it around when the bill arrives. - Boston Transcript. How did you happen to drop out of the Don't Worry CIub?" 'I was too good a member. I re- fused to worry even about my dues" Washington Star. Flattery is the food of fools They love each bit
 Yet where's. the man with soul so | dead
 Won't fall for it? Florida Times Union.
 One of the girls in a cooking class was asked: Did you wash that fish
 No; whats bhe use?" vas the reply. Ut has lived in the water all 1 it's hfe."-EVerybody'S Magazine. Lawyer-And you don't like. the jury? Client - do not No. 2 Is my | butcher; No. is a man I did some plumbing work >for once: No. is my | landlord and No. g is my wife's first | husband.-Richmond Dispatch. | Do you know that that bulldog of yours killed my Wife's little harm | less, affectionate poodle?" well, what are you going to dc about it?'' Would you be offended if waa to present him with a nice brass col lar?"-Omaha World Herald. An old farmer lay dying. The min | ister was sent for and prayed at his fbedside. Then, at the last minute, the | sick man rallied
 "Ah. my dear" he said to his better half. it may be I'll be spared to you yet.'
 The old wife frowned and said l grimly:
 "No, no, George. You're prepared and I'm resigned. Die now-LOn- don Opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
Local Laconics.

The plans for the Red Cross drive for membership are nearing comple- ton.
 A motion for a new trial has been filed in the Symes-MacNeil case, in which verdict was given for plaintiff in the sum of $4.730.77, at the session of the superior court in Westerly last week.
 Sheriff Wilcox arrested Leon Dietz of Pawcatuck for the theft of barrels, the property of the state board of pub lie roads. Dietz was adjudged guilty by the Third district court and paid a fine of $25 and costs. The barrels were stolen from the highway in Charles town and recovered in Westerly.
 MT. and Mrs John c. AverilI and Mrs O. L. Johnson of Norwich were interested spectators at the trial of the Dahood case in the superior court Tuesday. All are liberal supporters of the United Workers of Norwich, of which the Rock Nook chi1dren's home, where the Dahood girl was cared for, is a department
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.
Consumer League Urges Wise Though Liberal Buying and cosniz- ance of Wool and Sugar Shortage.

The Consumers league has begun its yearly agitation for early Christmas shopping and has requested the pub lication of the following:
 Christmas is cGmingi You are doubtless thinking that there is no hurry, but before you know it Christ people are cutting down on their liv- Ing. they can't afford to give as law sShly as in other years, and they can not waste money on extravagant arti- cies that nobody needs. It is right that we should do this, but there is another side to the question. If we cut down too stringently on our giving Te are going to paralyZe the market. Merchants all over the country de- pend on the Christmas season for their harvests- We must do our shopping wisely. eliminating chiefly in those lines where the lack Is greatest.
 That the sugar situation is serious one we all know, and one of the easiest ways in which we can help is " cutting down on our candy, espe- ciany at Christmas time- We are f1cing. too, a serious shortage of wool When relief organizations everywhere are clamoring for wool for the soldiers ie is not right that the women of this country should be knitting for them elves and their friends brightly col 5red sweaters which are very pretty aut which are not necessary. Paper, %. we are asked to save. This surely should be easy. especially in the mat ter of wrapping papers and Christmas novelties of all kinds, such as decora- lions and cards Housewives are asked to gave on their Christmas dinners
 In our zeal to save supplies, let us aso remember to save the strength and happiness of others In these days. when we are learning as never before to put the other fellow first. let us not forget the tired host of workers who must labor so long and so hard to make our Christmas a happy one-the shop girls, the delivery hshind the scenes. of whom we know little and care less Everyone has a right to a Merry Christmas One way, and a big way. by which you can help to make Christmas what it ought to tc is by doing your shopping carly now-today-this morning nlorningI
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
CANTERBURY PLAINS
Christmas Tree Committees Chosen MT. and Mrs. Levi Baker in Florida for Winter.

The M. P. Sunday school is preparing to have a Christmas tree Christmas eve. The following committees were elected to take charge of the exercises :: Mrs. Emily Bushnell. Mra IBernice Bliven and A. B. Hicks to buy the Emily Bushnell; to get the tree Fred Hicks and Clifford Williams,
 Conrad Grabbe has finished work at Charles Barstows and is employed at Addison, Conn, where his uncle works.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Kashkeeper and daughter of Stonington and Rix Schultz of Camp Devens spent Thanksgiving with MT. and Mrs. E.
 MT. and Mrs. Martin Bushnell spent Thanksgiving with relatives at Plain field.
 MT. and Mrs. John Perkins and fam fly of Jewett City spent the recent holiday with Mrs. Perkins sister, Miss Grace l.. Dawley.
 Clement Bushnell of New London spent Thanksgiving day with his mother. Mrs. Emily Bushnell.
 Gladys Bushnell of Hartford. who passed the holiday recess with her mother, has returned back to Aer school.
 Mrs. Charles Mof1tt is ill
 Georgie Carr of Allentown, Pa, has been visiting his mother.
 Ernest Hanson is working at Mr. Taters farm at South Canterbury.
 Charlie Bennett is working ot Charles Rarstow's this winter.
 Pauline Czerzkks kas secured work at Mrs. Herbert Gallup: at P1afnfleJ5.
 Mrs. George ssackett iras gone to Hartford to keep house for her daugb- ter Mabel this winter.
 MT. and Mrs. Levi Baker have gone to Florida for the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Hoover Supper Proves Popular-Mrs. George w. Loring Patient at Worcester HospitaAMrs. Larson's Brother Killed in Action.

Miss Marion Chollar of Danielson, a former teacher here, was a recent vis- itor with friends.
 The Ladies' Aid society held a Hoover supper at the church parlors and dining room Thursday evening which was well attended At a table canned fruit and vegetables were sold by Miss Edna Li1libridge and Mrs. Stuart Ellsworth, candy and popcorn. The mystery articles were sold by Mrs. Frederick North and Miss Mary Ladd- The entertainment was much enjoyed and was in charge of Miss Beatrice Seguin and Miss Ruth Math- ewson.
 Edward Tfl1inghast and Mrs. Frank Edgerton were in Moosup Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Helen Adams, mother of pr. William w. Adams.
 Mrs Peter Anthony remains ill at her home. Her daughter of Danie1son has been caring for her. She has been i'll for several weeks.
 MT. Calkins, who has charge of the Sugar Brook farm, during the absence week with severe cold, but is better.
 Taken to Hospital.
 Mrs. George W. Loring was taken to the Memorial hospital in Worcester Thursday. She was accompanied by her husband and her mother, Mrs. Ar hold B. Mathewson. It was feared an operation might be necessary on &C., count of appendicitis, but it was de- cided not to operate. Her mother re- mained in Worcester with her and it is hoped she will be able to return home in a few days.
 Dr. Marguerite BuI1ard of Putnam was here Thursday.
 Announcement has been made of the marriage of A1phonse Couchane, a pri- vate at Fort Terry. He is the only
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
HEBRON
Preparations for Christmas Entertain-
 ment-Enthusiasm at War Rally.

Miss Eleanor Lord, a teacher in Ellington. was home for the wetk end
 Among Hebron people in WiIliman- tic Friday were Mrs. Elmer Lord and Mrs. w. O. Seyms.
 Very few were out to church Sunday morning owing to the extreme cold weather and icy conditions of the road.
 The young people of Hebron under the leadership of Mrs. J. W. DeetHr are preparing a Christmas entertain ment to be given in the town hall
 Miss Irma Lord was home from Willimantic for the week end.
 War Rally.
 The war rally held in the town hall Thursday evening" was well attended. The speakers, F. H. Anderson and B. l.. c. Hohentha1 of South Manchester, were listened to with interest. A. E. Lyman, leader of the Columbia band, cornetist, with Mrs. w. O. Seyms, pianist, led the Liberty chorus of 20 voices in patriotic songs.
 Mrs. Winthrop Porter left Friday morning for Georgia to visit her hus- band, who is in camp there.
 MT. Young of Colchester. supervisor
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
POETRY
THE sAMH OLD CHAIR.

Since I left home to. go to war. I've travelled far and widei I've been from Maine to Frisco. I've been on the other side. I've been shipped to every town That was worth while going tOj To every fort I've been around, The ones I've missed are very few, By the Dutchnen I've been suB'ds But I've come to life agRini Sure, the hardships that I've stood Would fill your heart with pain. And I'm going to guard some more, Then Pm going to get the Dutcllmaus
 goat
 When I hit the other shore. Of travelling I'm as sick as hell, I wish they'd let me rest a sPeli It never gets me anywhere, I land back in the same old chair- On the island they call plum At the same old job. on the thTee-lnch
 gun.
 To teli You the truth, never did roam. Only from Terry to home, sweet home It's only Dame Rumor that sends me She's got new place for me every
 day.
 With the 34th Co. she has her funj She always has them on the run. She might get fooled some day, per Then ri get aboard and sail for
 France
 When that day comes I will be glGdi These rumorS only get me mad. I'll bid good-bY to Fort Terry then. Where I learned the art of killing men. Thomas J. WaldTon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
BREED THEATRE,
Emmy Weh!en in The Outsider, a Six Act Metro Wonderpiay of Adventure and Romance, Feature for Today and Thursday.

Exquisite Emmy Wehlen, one of the cleverest and daintiest of Metro stars. in the Metro wonderplay The Outsid- CT, is the principal attraction at the Breed theatre today and Thursday. The Outsider deals in beauty and thrills. Never before, perhaps, have such magnificent scenes been photo- graphed in connection with a screen drama One of the handsomest private homes In America was used as the background, and it provided an ideal setting for the stars dainty charms. Emmy Weh1en has been seen a num- Der of times in Metro wonderp1ays and poor picture, and The Outsider is the equal if not the peer of any.
 Other pictures on the bill include the Burton Holmes travelogue and a very funny Victor Moore comedy