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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02
IN the SPORT ARENA
By SPARK PLUG
Now swimming Wonder.


John Kelii of Healani, Hawaii, Is the
latest find. In the field of swimming.
Particulars just received OF the biz
water carnival held recently In Homo
lulu give conclusive evidence he has
the making of one OF the greatest all
round water men ever developed.
A virtual novice, having competed In
his first race only a few months ago,
this remarkable youth proved the SEN
sation of the Honolulu meet.
At 100 yards, in special contest
with the speedy George Cunha. he
pressed the latter hard. himself cover
ing the course in % So seconds. AT
the furlong he was second to Teddy
Cam of the New York A. c., defeating
Duka kahanamoku. George Cunha.
Herbert Vollmer and Porgie Kruger
and crossing the line In 2 minutes
20 4-5 seconds. or within four-fifths of
the worlds outdoor record. At 40
yards he finished third to Ludy LANCER
and Teddy Cam. after a stirring neck
to neck fight with the New York man
In the race which saw LANCER hang up
new outdoor mark of ) minutes %
seconds.
These three performances, in them
selves notable. become amazing when
the youth and lack of experience Of
the Healani lad are taken into consld-
GRAFTON.
Hawaiians now confidently express
the belief that Kelil Will be winning
international laurels before another
season has passed. and the belief
seems fully warranted.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02

vance notice OF the approach OF the en-
envy is the first step. In modern war
fare hours and even minutes may spell
victory. The enemy Is still unaware
that his approach Is known. for the
sentinel seaplane was invisible to him.
With the next step cloud of scout sea
planes sweep out In such numbers as
to overwhelm and destroy the enemy's
aeroplanes, leaving him blinded. Then
follow the squadrons of great battle
triplanes, each machine carrying sew
eral tons ofshigh explosives to drop
upon the hostile feet. You can imagine
the result.
"Aereplanes are constantly being per-
fected. Our facilities for building them
are increasing rapidly. But machines
are of no use without men to drive
them, and ii takes six months training
to render a man fit to handle an aero
plane and year or two more TO make
him an expert.
The passage of the aerial coast pa
troll bill and the efficient carrying out
of its provisions would In years time
add some 800 men to the coast de-
Tense aviation personnel of the coun-
try This is a matter of pressing indi-
vidual interest TO Philadelphia. to Bal
t.more. TO Washington. TO Portland, to
Seattle and other cities.
Might Ruin One Ct Our Cities.
'In the present development of the
science of aviation a tramp steamship
with a squadron of aeroplanes and a
few tons of high explosives. creeping
inshore in thick weather. might ruin
any one of these cities in single night
"The coast patrol, however, Is but
one feature of the country's needed
aerial development. To obtain that de-
velopment, TO give us an air service
sufficient for our protection, to secure
for us that vital command of the air,
there is one basic fling which we
should have now, departments aero
nautics separate from and independ-
eat of both the army and the navy, its
head member OF the presidential cab
met, in full and undivided control of
comprehensive aero coast defense sys-
TEN, which our peculiar geographical
position and extended coast line render
imperative: of system of aviation
training schools located In each of the
principal geographical divisions of the
country and of the civil and CONNER
cial avenues of aeronautic usefulness
with our resources and mechanical
genius under the spur of concentrated
and undivided attention such d depart
ment may in the np0r future he moro
vital TO our national safety and integ-
rity than either the navy or the army.
zone week of war cost viii give US
protection. One week of present war
cost to Great Britain would give this
country such fleet of aeroplanes as
could in an emergency rise from our
shores literally like flock of seagulls
to defend and insure our national in
tegrity."
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02
Niqht In the Arctic.

Viewed solely as a matter Of optics,
the arctic night is as dark as any
however, that there are many alleyia-
tions of the obscurity. The stars fash
keenly, the moon comes along In
regular succession OF phases. the snow
surface relieves the gloom under con-
dltions OF the utmost absence OF light.
and the aurora borealis IL the finest
kind OF an iIiuminant. Explorers ell
agree that their men pass the winter
night without much difficulty il only
there are means Of amusement
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02

Jesus the Saviour of the world John
iii, 1-2D. Golden Text. God 50 loved
the world that he gave his only begot-
ten Son that " hosoever belieyeth on
him should not perish, but have eter-
nal life John iii, 1G).
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02
uniaue win,er snort cluh.

The Outing club. Dartmoutb's unique
winter sports organization. has so
members. Snowshoeing. skating. ski
ing and tobogganing are the sports In
Obliged In on the seventy miles stretch
between Hanover and sky Line farm.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02
Cross Country Champion.

Xiller Kyronen, n towheaded little
Finn. was crowned Americas cross
country king recently.
Through a binding rain that cut TO
the bone. IN mud which in places was
ankle deep and was at all times treach-
erous. slippery footing. Kyronen raced
TO a decisive, clean cut victory and
made. despite the terrible conditions
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02
Womsn,s RouIina Tournex.

st. Louis may stage a women's bowl
ing tourney open 10 the entire country.
1t VIII be for singles, doubles and
teams OF five women.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02

Photo by American Press Association.
KYRoNFx, WHINING eRoss COUNTRY
THE
record Tor the senior national cross
country championship raee 81 the
Amateur Athletic union at Van cort-
land park. New York recently
Hannes kolehmainem The flying
Finn. head OF the 1912 Olympic games.
was second To kyronen. and Johnny
Overton OF Yale. intercollegiate cross
country champion. was third
kyronen. the victor. covered the
course IN - minutes and 40 seconds.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02

much different. no unattended war
submarines had crossed the Atlantic.
and the possibility of a submarine
making such crossing was denied by
most people including some high naval
authorities. In outlining the plans for
the aerial coast patrol we decided,
therefore, ON a bare skeleton organiza-
ton, allowing only one aeroplane in
connection with each unit.
1.-The Revolutionary. changes that have.
taken place make it necessary to ex-
tepd the plan, increasing the number
of aeroplanes in each unit to four.
Aerial coast patrol unit No. l, or
ganized by f. Trubee Dawson, took the
first step in putting into effect that
plan to use four aeroplanes instead of
one. This unit did valuable work in
connection with the mosquito fleet
maneuyers. demonstrating conelusiyely
that the aerial coast patrol will become
a most practical and valuable organi-
cation, enabling civilians to prepare
themselves to participate In the serious
work of national defense and meeting
the new conditions created by subma-
rine and aerial warfare, to met which
this country is sorely unprepared.
1.-THE members of volunteer aerial
coast patrol unit No /, which has al
ready earned for itself the distinction
of having participated in the first ma
val maneuvers held under most adverse
conditions, locating the ships of the at
lacking fleet as well as submerged
mines, are as follows: +. II. Dawson.
Robert A. Lovett, John Yorys, John
Farwell Sd, Albert Ditman, Wellesley
Laud Brown, Artemus L. Gates, Erl
Gould, Allan Ames, c. ID. Wiman, A. ID.
Sturtevant and FL. p. Dawson, Jr.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-02
Arctic Explorer Thinks That the
American Navy Would Hold Off
Any Hostile Ships if Our Dread
naughts Were Supported by a
Sufficiently Strong Aerial Arm.
Photos by American Press Association.

VVAYHILE he does not belittle the
M/ navy or the Importance of
Wv th9coast defense work of the
army. Rear Admiral Peary
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04

cause they are hidden by the foliage.
Their form, however, is pleasing and
they are open during the day.
For success in the climate Of Wash
ington, D. c., seeds of the cobaea scan
dens should be sOwn about March 10
in a rich compost. When the young
seedlings have developed their first
true leaves, they should be transferred
to three-inch pots or to tomato cans
and kept growing slowly until danger
of frost is past. In the open a rich
border should be provided, for as soon
as hot weather comes on the plants
grow very rapidly if ample food is at
their command. A rabbit-netting trel-
lis or support is more satisfactory
than cords or smooth wire for this
plant, as it fastens itself chiefly by
tendrils rather than by twining, as
does the morning-glory.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04
COBAEA SCANDENS

Cobaea scandens is a rapid-growing
climbing vine which is easily propa-
gated from seed. The dark color and
refined character of it's foliage, to-
gether with it's bell-shaped flowers,
render it very satisfactory vine for
covering broad areas. 1t is less ram
pant grower than the moonflower, but
furnishes quite as satisfactory a
screen made up of much finer leaves.
The flowers are not conspicuous, be-
cause Of their modest colors and be-
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04

ranges through all shades Of yellow
from ivory to deep orange. The plants
bloom freely and earlier than the
marigold, and are useful in beds, bor-
ders, or backgrounds. The dried flow
ers are sometimes used for flavOring
soups and stews. There are both sin
gle and double forms of the pot mari
gold. One of the most satisfactory
methods of propagating this plant is
from seeds sown about April l in the
North in spent hotbeds or cold frames.
After the middle of May, in localities
north of Washington it will be safe
to transfer the young plants to their
permanent summer quarters.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04
CALENDULA
or Pot Marigold.

The calendula or pot marigold is a
hardy annual about foot high. A
moderately rich, light soil is most con-
genial to these plants, which should
be placed about or 10 inches apart,
If planted in mass or in borders. The
seed may be sown in the open ground
quite early in spring, and the plants
will be in bloom early in summer and
continue to bloom until late in the au-
tumn. The coloring Of the flowers
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04
LOBELIA

The erinus varieties Qobelias) are
charming little plants that bloom very
quickly from the seed and continue
gay with flowers all through the sea-
son. For beds, edgings, baskets, and
pots there is nothing prettier; their
clear colors and generous bloom make
them welcome anywhere.
The seeds may be sown outdoors in
early spring where the plants are to
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04

grow. As the plants appear they
should be thinned moderately, or trans
planted several inches apart in rich,
open soil. Liquid manure given while
they are in bloom greatly improves
the flowers. Many sorts are also good
winter conservatory plants Of trailing
habit. The perennial or tall varieties
are handsome, snowy plants, found
quite effective for backgrounds and
grouping.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04
We All Have Felt 1t.

In a reading class the word "dls'
couraged" was encountered. The
teacher asked. the pupils what they
understood by the meaning OF this
word. Lawrence replied: "Well. It Ia
just the way you feel when you make
something nice and it up and busts."
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04
Should Use Judoment.

Teacher-"When little George Wash
ington told the truth about cutting
down the cherry tree his father for
gave him. Now, Henry, what lesson
does this teach us?" Henry-"It
teaches us that we should learn when
to tell the truth"
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04
Generally.

"Who is that young man who says
he does not care to play tennis because
the exercise is too violent?" "That is
the boy whose father thinks that when
he gets through college he ought to 60
out West and punch cows for spell"
Judge.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04
Measure Of Culture.

Culture is not measured by the
greatness of the field which is covered
by our knowledge, but by the nicely
with which we can perceive relations
in that field, whether great or small
R. F. Stevenson.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-04
Remedy for sprains.

Bruise thoroughly one handful OF
green sage leaves, boil them in a gill
of vinegar for ten minutes; apply to
the sprained joint as q poulttce be-
tween folded muslin. Rest the joint
O. much as possible.
Evening star., 1917-08-21
HookWorm Infection Found
Among the Militia Recruits
in the Mobilization Camps

Discovery of hookworm infection in
forty-seven out of seventy-fve militia
recruits recently mobilized for war
service has caused public health serv-
ice authorities to recommend prompt
examination of all units of the Ma
tional Guard and National Army at
present organized, especially those from
the warmer portions of the country.
Prevalence of hookworm was found
by DR. Charles Wardell Stiles of the
public health service at a government
reservation where he was making ex-
periments Complaint by a recruit of
not feeling well, after officers suspected
him of trying to shirk his duty, result
ed in a medical examination, and hook
worm infection was found. Other ex-
aminations showed a high percentage
of hookWorm.
DR.. Stiles has reported to the public
health service that failure to treat
hookworm cases undoubtedly will re-
suit in unjust and preventable punish
ment of soldiers for offenses due to
remedial conditions. Danger of a
widespread epidemic of honkworm in
Europe is pointed out if even light
cases are sent to the trenches. Those
dangers can he prevented to very
great extent, DR.. Stiles says, if all the
recruits, or at least those from certain
states. are systematically examined for
Intestinal parasites, and either treated
in the American training camps or
discharged. as necessity indicates.
Evening star., 1917-08-21
MONTGOMERY Co. BOARD
EXEMPTS At CLAIMANTS

ROCKVILLE. Nd. August 21.-The
local exemption board has taken action
in fifV-five additional cases in which
claims for exemption were filed, eight
being denied and forty-seven allowed
Those whose claims were disallowed
and who will therefore be certified to
the district board at Annapolis for mill
tary service were Harold, S. Slaughter
Takoma Park; Albert Everly, Gathers
burg; Charles Lee Day, Clarksburg
Charles Maury King. Clarksburg; Cla-
born Ellison, Norbeck; Martin Freder-
lex Iverson. Takoma Park; Charles Lin
coin, Ashton, and Oliver Earl Thomp-
son. Takoma Park
The forty-seven whose claims were
allowed and who will be given dis
charge certificates were William Lee
Mills. Gaithersburg; Irving Leroy aIc-
Cathran, Washington Grove; Henry
Thomas Fuller, Brookeville; James
Edgar Day. Rockville; William F. AL
lewelt. Takoma Park; Daniel Henry
Howard, Brookeville; James Walter
norris. Boyds; Scott F. Imirie. Chevy
Chase; Richard B. Windsor, Rockville;
Iighlman Lee. Sellman: Otis B. Harmon
rockville; Roger Prater. Germantown;
Guss1e Williams. Rockville: Warren
Aloysfus Minnis, Glen Echo: Robert
Stanley Diehl. Bethesda: William Arthur
Duvall. Kensington; Merlin S. Williams
Olney; Ward Pearson Burdine, Takoma
Park: Roger r. Bean. Rockville; H
Clyde Humphrey, Germantown: William
Henry Prather. jr.. Rockville: William
Joseph Hogan. Rockville: Harry f.
Craver. Olney: Harry J. Lambert, Great
Falls: Raymond Nafey. Sligo; Upton
Perre1l. Bethesda: Philip r. Souder
Germantown; Fillmore c. King, Mon
rovia: Roy Alexander Oden, Potomac
Charles Alfred Davis. Kensington: Ray-
mond l.. Stang. Gaithersburg: Earl
Frank Wilcox, Takoma Park: William
Anderson Jackson. Germantown: LEROY
Enich Hill, Cropley; Harry clifton
Poole. Ednor; Joseph Leslie Woodfeld
Gaithershurg: Leslie W. Ferris Takoma
Park: Thomas John Pumphrey. Ken
sington; James H Pierce. silver Spring
George G. Fletcher. Gaithersburg
Alvaro Daza, Takoma Park: Howard T.
Garrett. Glen Echo: Melvin David
Cavanaugh. Rockville: Irving A. Fuller
Sandy Spring; Walden Ninson King
Clarksburs: S. Floyd Grimes. Gathers
burg. and Benjamin Smith. Clarksburg
The claim of Alvaro Daza was allow ed
on the ground of his being an alien
and the others We're granted because OF
dependent relatives.
Harold 5. Slaughter. Martin Frederick
Iverson and Oliver Earl Thompson were
held for -combatant service onlv
they being Seventh Day Adventists
Evening star., 1917-08-21
who have been certified for service.

who have been certified for service.
Announcement was made by the board
today of receipt from local boards OF
certificates of fifty-seven additional
exempted or discharged. Additional
certificates showing seventy-eight per-
sons exempted were received. Appeals
on behalf of the provost marshal gen
eral were received with respect TO
ninety-six persons.
An application for a passport was re-
ceived from Edward S. kugler, .110S
Euclid street northwest, army field clerk
Claims for discharge on grounds of in
dustrial necessity were received from the
following
William Grost. Blue Plains. employe of
Washington Steel and Ordnance Company :;
Wilbur Hackney Bladen, 2l7 street
northwest, emp1oye of southern Raliway
Company: John Washington. 4Sth street
and Fitch place northeast, working TWEEN
" acres OF garden land; W n Buckner
jr., 629 Acker street northeast, teacher
at Cardozo Vocational School, District o.
Columbia.
Personal appeals We're received as fol-
lows: Nina X. Christopher. 1Si3 9TH street
northwest; Henry Il. Mockabee. 3i3 9th
street southeast : Louis Lucas Brown. l3-s
Church street : sumner R. Artis, I'll
18th street northwest Thomas rye. 81
street northeast; John Fenton BeckWith'
I25 23d street Frank Arthur iinholtzr
120S1, y street northwest George Harvey
Farmer 4O4 New Jersey avenue north
west. George T.. Stringfellow, 2l20 Penn
Sylvania avenue northwest: Melvin -
Russell. 1896 y street northwest VIII
liam Janlax I.omax. jr.. 1911 torc9ran
street northwest Arts Hamilton Waters
1909 Rhode island avenue, Bernard Gar
Fett Cooper. 3lt \ street northeast J
Samuel Yeaser. Ills 18th street north
west Waiter = SilbeG. 23A Hth street
northeast Waiter la K2E Wallace, 223S
llth street northwest ". y. Rreckner,
jr.. s2s Acter street northeast George :.
Evening star., 1917-08-21
DIVISION NO. 8.

Members of exemption board No S
are seeking a number of persons who
hah oefh called but who haxe not
answered the summons These men
are now subject to military laws and
may be ourf-martialed as deserters
he board has made several unsuccess-
u attempts to locate the men. Other
eforts Will be made however
The men who have not reported and
,he addresses which they gave when
the registered are: Charles B. Corco-
ran. franklin apartments: Amos He
' nton' i",'' 1lth street: Val johnson.
son o. 10th street: Elmer Johnson.
~ +th street; Lewis Edwards, 1912
ioth street: George Carter. / E'itzmorris
SuuI5' ' Noner Burise, 1881 street;
:, ha res Nllilams. 111 Y street: James
T. Ford. 1.oo w street and lanes 4
stone. zoos Florida avenue.
Evening star., 1917-08-21
DIVISION NO. 3.

TIE cases of the following men reg
istered elsewhere. but whose cases
have been transferred to board No. 3
because they are temporarily residing
in the District. Will be examined
Thursday between 8 o'clock in the
morning and / O'Clock in the afternoon,
if they report. This is the time set
for them. and should they fail to ap-
pear for examination they viii be cer-
titled for service Board No. 3, the
headquarters Of which is at the Of
flee of Postmaster Merritt Q. Chance,
does not have the addresses of the men
and cannot send them notices. The men
are:
Theron wasson. Earle g. Keeler,
Frederick c. Kroeger and oscar G.
Lemcke.
Board No. 2 has conducted probably
more examinations for out-of-town
boards than any other board in the
city. covering. as it does. the large
boarding house district in the uptown
section of the city. To date about 80
cases have been considered by this
board for out-of- town boards, more
than half the number OF cases " was
compelled TO handle to obtain its own
quota.
The following men today were Ger
titled for service in this district.
Garrett Ash5y 1900 Scott Circle north
east: Arthur J. ShugarS, 7@a 18th street
northwest. Gordon knaiiI 20l0 !. street
northwest; John L. Ashpy. The Toronto.
Goth and J. streets; William AIonzo
Saunders. 1145 l. street northwest, /,
Evening star., 1917-08-21

van Adolph Beck, 1912 G street north
east, wife and two children: Edward
Clifford Boss. $50 14th street northeast.
District OF Columbia fireman: Raymond
Whitmer, 110S 5th street northeast,
wife and child; Randolph Alonzo Heu-
rick, 91S 9Th street northeast; wife and
four children; Earl Francis Sotheron,
$50 10th street northeast, widowed
mother and navy yard employe; Joseph
Anton koenig, 229 10th street north
east, wife and child: Harry Leo Crow,
1907 Florida avenue, wife and two
children: Harry Raymond Bryant. 217
14ia street northeast, wife and two chill
dren: Eavle Francis Storke, sos F street
northeast dependent wife: Lewis Max
well L.ide. 219 14la street northeast,
WIFE; William 1gnatius Shields, 1151
9TH street northeast. wife: John La
mont Olive, 1922 Emerson street north
east. wife and two children; James
Fletcher Noel 21S I'd street northeast,
navy yard employe: James Stackhouse
lie Gette. 40 4th street northeast, de-
pendent parents. aged and infirm.
Evening star., 1917-08-21
CHOICE HEAVY HOGS SELL
$50 PER CWT. IN CHICAGO
Price Marks an Advance of SO in the
Last Eleven Days-Market
Receipts Light.

CHICAGO, August 21--Choice heavy
hogs sold at $40 per hundredweight to-
day. The price marked an advance of
s3 in the last eleven days Recent gov
ernment contracts for bacon were COM
puted by packers on the basis of $50
hogs.
The following table of prices indi-
Gates the dizzy heights to which prices
have been driven: August 1, l9l4 =.
$500; August /, 1915. s6s5; August 1,
1916. 5000; August 1. 1917, $780, Au-
gust u, 1917, $50.
Monday is the big day for hog re-
ceipts. but there were only $4,000 head
yesterday. compared with the normal
supply of 5000. The number of hogs
in the country is said to be increasing,
but they are being slaughtered earlier
than ever owing to high prices. and
the total weight of pork is said to
have shrunk alarmingly.
Evening star., 1917-08-21

Daniel E. Thompson. 2129 Ward place.
Apartment /; Samuel Ross. 1857 23d street
northwest; William Lawson Turley.
1925 F. street northwest; John Scrabei,
1133 21st street northwest; William
Joseph Callahan, 2134 P street north
west: Randolph Peyton jackson. 1901
p street northwest. and James Archie
Elliott. 2513 X street northwest.
The following persons have been ex-
empted by board No. 3:
Henri Kruse, 1912 X street north
west Charles Hyder. 2146 p street
northwest: Henry James Conner, 214O
n street.northwest: Benjamin Carpen-
ter Cruikshanks. 1928 X street north
west Frank Ogiialoro. 1910 10th street
northwest: George p. Cheakalos, 1lo1
18th street northwest: Clarence Bean
Bailey. 2s09 II street northwest; VIII
liam Edward Leahy. apartment ~. 1f:'2
18th street northwest. Fernand Petit,
l11J 18th street northwest: George Ell
win rroudley. 2031 + street northwest.
and Louis Aloysius knight, 1917 l
street northwest.
Evening star., 1917-08-21
Disabled Liner Reaches Toledo

TOLEDO. August 21-The crippled
D. and c. liner. State of New York, was
towed into port at $40 this morning
after having been adrift in Lake Erie
most of the night. The engine was
disabled early in the evening. when
the steamer was returning. with 225
passengers, from Put-in-Bay Dense
clouds of steam frightened the pas
sensers, and later the drifting boat
was struck by a squall. She was taken
in tow at . o'clock this morning by
a tug sent out to her rescue The New
York was due here at $50 last night.