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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
American Engineers
Fight Like Bearcats

that was better than nothing.
Well, sub, those Prussians kept "a
coming. | hustled back and dived
into shell hole.
Pretty soon l looked up-an
the boches were all around me.
They went to work and blew up
the railway tracks, but they left
the engine. l sneaked from shell
hole to she'll hole until | finally
found some Tommies. Then l
grabbed a rifle"
Causes Boches Pain
The Tennesseean didn't tell the
rest OF the story, but some of those
who saw him in action thruout the
day brought it back joyfully to
headquarters. The southerner en-
joyed himself immensely and he
must have caused lot of pain
over among the boches.
When he and his fighting broth
ers of the British finally rescued
the Tennesseean' beloved engine,
the Tommies said the American
was tickled, as If he'd done all the
|rescuing himself.
At st. Louis engineer-soldier
looked up from his work sudden
ly to see the Germans coming over
a hill straight toward his engine
He ran 200 yards and flopped in
to shell hole. From there he
watched the enemy dynamite the
track and ATTEMPT to smash the
engine by artillery fire.
Their shells fell on either side
of the locomotive, but luckily
missed it. The st. Louisan work
ed his way to the British lines
found himself a rifle, grabbed
some ammunition and went to 1t,
hot and heavy.
The American doctors were
mostly at base hospitals close by
Ithe firing line. They were under
fire but stuck to their jobs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
GRANDMOTHER knew
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustard.
plaster burned and blistered while Il
acted. Get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave, without the
plaster and without the blister.
Musterole does 1t. Il u q clean,
white ointment, made with oil of mus
tard. Il Is scientifically prepared, so
that 1t works wonders, and yet does
not blister the tenderest skin.
Gently massage Musterole in with the
finger-tips. See how quickly It bringsre-
lief-how speedily the pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron-
chitis tonsilitis. Group stiff neck,
asthma, neuralgia, headache, conges-
ton, pieurisy, rheumatism, iumbago,
pains and aches Of the back or joints,
sprains sore muscles, bruises, chill
blains. frosted feet colds of the chest
lit often prevents pneumonial.
SOC and Coo jars; hospital size $3.50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03

WARRINGTON. Dec. s.--The
civil populations both of Great
Britain and France probably will
be placed under q direct rationing
schedule by Jan. I.
This action will not mean that
their food situation is worse, or
threatens to be worse, than for
the past year.
II IL simply precaution to see
that foodstuffs are best used, that
better distribution Is maintained.
and that every person, rich or
poor, has the Same opportunity to
get his fair share Of the nations
food supply.
The rationing OF England and
France promises to be one of the
first results of an inter-allied food
survey and discussion, under way
for several months.
The supplies of England and
France, from their own crops, are
now definitely known: also the
volume OF imports necessary.
BY establishing the rationing
system 1t will be possible for the
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BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMNIS.
Omitted Press Leased Wire.)

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES,
Dec. 3.-Americans did their bit
to aid Byng's Tommies in push
ing back around Cambria Ger
many's most formidable assault
since Verdun.
They weren't enlisted to fight.
They were engineers and doctors.
The engineers got caught in the
maeltstrom of struggling lines and
some we're cut off by the Germans.
Then a good many of them rolled
up their sleeves and went into the
fight. They borrowed rifles and
fought like bearcats shoulder to
shoulder with the British.
The American doctors stuck to
their jobs of helping the wound
ed, under fire. Whether these
Americans suffered casualties had
not been established in headquar-
ters reports up to today. The
whole British army, however, was
ringing with praise of their first
class fighting ability.
And They Liked 1t
Ever since the beginning OF
Byn's thrust, the army engineers
of the American forces have been
building and operating strategic
railways close up to the German
lines.
Most of them got their first bap-
tism of fire in Crown Prince Rup-
precht's counter surprise blow.
They liked it and went into the
fighting with enthusiasm. Like
many Of the British gunners, the
American engineers saw the Ger
mans "close up" before the real
lied what was happening.
One lanky Tennesseean got a
day full of thrills.
II was standing beside my en-
gine," he said today, when shrap-
mel began raining all around me.
didn't have a tin helmet so ]
grabbed a petrol tank. 4 figured
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but tho carefully fried they could
not be eaten. They appeared half
petrified, and Trueblood conclud-
ed the limestone water had hard
ened their bones.
The following birth certificates
were filed Saturday in the office
of the department of health at the
city hall: Born to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Burton Keener. Madrona
Hill, Nov. II, a daughter; to Mr..
and Mrs. John McDonough, 251O
South Sheridan av., Nov. 20, a
son; to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Schuyler, 2342 So. X st., Nov. 2S,
a daughter; to Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Manning, ABB Asotin St.
November 13, a son; to Mr.. and
Mrs. William A. Mcdonald, 51O7
Fife St. Nov. %, a daughter; to
Mr.. and Mrs. Pleasant Joel Ford
$3.50 Tyler ST., Nov. 25, a son,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
2 KILLED IN.
TRAIN WRECK

COBEY, Pa, Dec. 3. - The
Pittsburg Express on the Pitts
burg and Allegheny division Of
the Pennsylvania railroad was
ditched near here early today with
a loss of two lives. Frank Mar
tin of Oil City the engineer, and
William Eekley of Buffalo, fire.
man were the victims.
Thru quick working Of the air.
brakes, the passengers escaped
with a hard shaking up. Defec-
tive rails was believed to be the
cause of the accident.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
u. S. TAXING
BY STAMPS


WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. a.
Stamp taxes In the war revenue
law affecting practically all lines
OF business. went into effect to-
day. Bonds, debentures or GER
tificates of Indebtedness are taxed
5 cents for each $1,000 face value.
Realty deeds between 500 and
$500 are taxed so cents and an
equal sum for each additional
$500. But the tax is waived when
the instrument is given to secure a
debt.
Indemnity and surety bonds
must pay SO cents tax. Where a
premium Is charged for its execu-
ton, the bond is taxed at the rate
OF one per cent on each dollar or
fraction thereof OF the premium
charged. Reinsurance is exempt
ed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
Dr.. Dyer Leaves for
Church Council Meeting

DR.. Frank Dyer of the, First
Congregational church will leave
this week for New York to attend
a meeting of the National Council
of Congregational Churches, to
which he has just been elected.
The purpose of the meeting Is to
cooperate with the national food
administration, and to get in
touch with Congregational men OF
the army and navy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
EVAN STALLCUP ENLISTS

Fin stuff" stalcup has about
life at Camp Lewis after five of it. The Tacoma aor
enlisted regular last
Tuesday 346th field artillery
1t Camp Lewis.
I'm lawyer bachelor have dependents think the war
will time and I've had things soft
than right that should share he
His father Judge J. S. Stallcup died few
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
ALLOWED

relation enstments
by called under the marshal
office Lister
needed the
quotas from their districts enlist in the navy until
Dec Is
Enlistment be made presentation to the u recruit
officer certificate that app
will be needed to fill the quota Of that board
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
Cupid Guides SNOWFALL

euhhted Press Leased W1re.D
PORTLAND, Or, Dec. 3.-Cu-
pid guided a SNOWFALL that Miss
Jessie Armstrong threw four
years ago.
Instead OF hitting a girl friend
at whom it was ained, II smashed
Daniel r. Erickson In the eye.
Friendship. then love, followed
the SNOWFALL introduction. They
were married today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
Here and Elsewhere

Japanese sampan picks up 10
members of crew of Norwegian
steamer Thor after IA days in an
open lifeboat and lands them at
Honolulu; vessel broke In two in
storm.
Spokane reports red light wOm-
en- to be leaving city as result of
lvice cleanup. d.
Bark Palymra, in tow, brings
cargo of Alaska gypsum for Taco
ma plant.
Campbell's ship AIDES and axes.
Palace Hardware Co., 1911 Pacific
av. adv.
DR.. Cozza. DENTIST. 20S Provi.
dent. adv.
Bryan says federal dry amend
ment before 1920 is sure.
Suffrage pickets threaten to
sue d. c. authorities for damages
for alleged false arrest.
COMMERCIAL. BINDERY q
PRINTING co. Main AIT. adv,
Charles w. Daley, railroad
builder, dies at st. Paul.
Committee on public Informal
tion complies book of quotations
from German writer's and states
men showing Teutonic worship of
war god and world dominion idea.
DIR. Murry, Dentist, Warburton BID.
adv.
Rebel Leader Intriag0 captured
in Ecuador and revolt put down.
Camp Lewis authorities send six
Chinese from Southern California
home as unfit for army service.
Plum Pudding and Fruit Cake.
Duenwald's, 1112 Broadway. adv.
o. ID. sweaters for every SOL
dier at Hofstetter's, 18th and Pa
cific. adv.
Marie CantO of Gle Elum sues
James Canto of Tacoma for d.
vorce in Ellensburg courts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
SCHOOL HEADS CHOSEN

elections Saturday Harvey E.
Rev Henry Black for the unexpred term
Black,
The of the board which will into office JAM
will Ida McQueen Ralph s. Stacy Harvey E. Warren
Admin l.. Black.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
ELKS HOLD MEMORIAL

lodge Benevolent Protective Order
Sunday 1000 attending
tribute departed brothers.
The impressive ritual service presided Exalted
Ruler John Siegle The Buchanan delivered
memorial address.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
FIGHT FOES AT HOME

mot only have to fight abroad but also
foes Corruption vice and raorism surround
said Col M Savlle Of the military police
dressing the Tacoma Public the First Congregational
church Sunday evening"
How young
on biggest problem before
America military today" he said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
CAMP COURT MARTIAL

martial scheduled
to 1870 Monday afternoon
the will public
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
PROFITEERING CHARGED
(Special to The Times.)

Especial
WASHINGTON, 3.-Defending themselves against
the northwest
federal trade commission today.
Among attending hearing e. Griggs
Gregory and George Long of Tacoma, Payne of Hoquiam
Allen West Coast Lumber association
The proceedings the real situation the northwest
by high government authority.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03
10-in. and Aft. slab wood. Key
stone Lumber Co. Main 1913. adv.

JOY, Ga.-Having stocked an
old stone quarry with fish three
years ago. Fritz Trueblood today
set out to make his first catch.
The fish were of good size and
easily caught, seeming sluggish,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03

o. ID. sweaters for every SOL
dier at Hofstetter's, 18th and Pa
cific. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03

Marie Canto Of Gle Elum sues
James Canto of Tacoma for d.
vorce in Ellensburg courts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03

Plum Pudding and Fruit Cake.
1112 Broadway. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03

Camp Lewis authorities send six
Chinese from Southern California
home as unfit for, army service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03

Committee on public informa.
ton complies book of quotations
from German writer's and states
men showing Teutonic worship Of
war god and world dominion idea
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03

Charles w. Daley, railroa,
builder, dies at st. Paul.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03

Rebel Leader Intriag0 captured
in Ecuador and revolt put down.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-03

DIR. hurry, Dentist, Warburton BID.
adv.
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COMMERCIAL BENDERY =
PRINTING co. Main AIT. adv,
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Suffrage pickets threaten to
sue ID. c. authorities for damages
for alleged false arrest.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-28
BIJOU TIE AFTER

Today-Edih Storey and Antonio Moreno in THE Cap
tain of The Grey Horse Troop Pictorial Weekly. First reel
at $50, 500, $50, 800, go, 1oc@nd SC,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-28
MERCER TAKES FALL
OUT Of TOM WATSON
WELL KNOWN GEORGIANS DIS
CUSSES WATSoN'S FLUKE
ON MACON TRIP.

Editor News: l notice in The
News OF the DIST that ii is explained
tnat Tom Watson would not 90 to
Macon on account OF fear on the part
of members of his family of bodily
harm to the agitator since the receipt
OF numerous letters Of a threatening
nature
OF course, that's all tommyrot. He
decided not to go to Macon when
Judge Speer, at Mt Airy, took the
air out Of his sails.
Tom is the one member of his fam
lily who was really and truly scared
Possibly some proving yarmint OF
nocturnal bird touched one OF his
electrical alarm devices strung around
his home as "A protection against ina.
ginary enemies and assassins, crea
lures of his insane dread of a JUS
reward for his perfidy. precipitatine
4 condition in the household second
only to the distracted nervous sys
tom of the outlaw himself, and re
sulting in his determination not to
risk his hide away from home. He
would be perfectly safe at Macor
from any missile harder than rotten
egg for the thugs are in and of his
crowd.
The good people of the state VIII,
abhor his malignant influences would
not do him bodily harm.
Tom stayed away from Macol
mainly because it looked like a flukc
My prediction is that before this
serious business of war has progress
ed much further, all such men will
be known as traitors and will be in
danger even in their improviscd fort
rcsses.
Soon we shall understand that ali
who are not for America in this great
war which already threatens the in.
vasion of our ports and shores, are
traitors. deserving what Watson
dreaded at Macon.
Sincerely,
j. E. MERCER.
Aug. "a, 1917.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-28
ASKS GEORGIA TO
FILL Up ITS QUOTA
CAPT. HEIDI POINTS OUT THAT
ONLY A FEW MORE MEN ARE
NEEDED FOR QUOTA.

Capt. c. Y. Heidi, in charge Of tn
recruiting work in Georgia, wants
Georgia to get busy and fill out its
quota of enlisted men by the end Of
the month
Only about 45G men are needed to
bring the state up to the required
number and this can be easily ac-
, complished. Capt. Heidi says:
Can we make Georgia a star state
in the list of those that have furnish
ed their full war quota for the regu-
lar army? Georgia today lacks less
than $50 men to qualify her as DO
ing what Washington expected her to
do.
IF 100 men per day volunteer,
Georgia will pass ,her quota by q
good deal this month.
Every branch of the army and ma
tional guard is open now. BY enlist
ing today you can take your choice
{ If infantry, cavalry, sigma
corps fOr ground work only, quar-
ornaster corps-for cooks and ba
kers, mechanics, clerks and men Of
practically ell trades wanted. Don't
delay, get it nowhere is a differ
ence and it is to your interest to en-
list now and take advantage of it
lnce you arc called by your loca
BOARD for physical examination by
he doctor, you cease to be eligible
| lor voluntary enlistment
= "Act nOw-for yourself. for you
state, for your country See your 10
| cal postmaster or the recruiting ser
eeant nearest you"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-28
THREE HIGHWAY
MEETINGS soon
BRUNSWICK WILL GET ONE OF
THE GATHERINGS DURING
THIS WEEK..

The following from the Atlanta
Constitution VII he of local interest:
Plans are going forward for three
of the biggest highway meetings ever
held in Georgia, when President NJ.
NJ. Allison, {: the Dixie Highway as
sociation, and Georgia Dixie Highway
Commissioners ". T. Anderson, OF
Macon, and Clark Howell. of Atlanta
make their toIT Of inspection OF the
central and eastern divisions OF the
highway in south Georgia the last o
this month.
The tour is TO start from Atlant;
next Wednesday, and will trav.rsc
first the central division, going b.
way Of MacGA. Hawkinsville. FitZgo,
aid and Waycross, practically to the
Florida line.
The first CO 1Ac big road meeting
which is to be held is that schedule,
FOR WaycrCss Oh next Friday, Angus
81 At this meeting all the countie
Of the central division between Altar
| ia and Jacksonville are to be repro
| sented, and the Waycross Chambe
of Commerce is preparing for TIRE
mendous crowd ana great meeting
From Waycr0ss the commissioner
and officials viii go to Brunswicl
where another Great meeting will /
held Sept. ! This meeting will b
| for the purpose Of reviewing the 81
uation along tho Dixie highway traI
| ersing the coast, and will include a
! the coast counties from Brunswick It
| Savannah Tho meeting which ha'
| been called TO be held in NahuntG
| ana perhaps other similar meeting
| which wcra to have been held in r.
gard to the Dixie highway in the nea
future, will likely be combined wit
| the Brunswick meeting.
From Brunswick the party will g
to Savannah and then to MilledgC
( vile.
| The third meeting and, from pres
| ent prospects. perhaps the larges
and most enthusiastic meeting of IT,
trip, will be held at Milledgeville o
! Sept. 3, which is Labor day. TIL
| Baldwin Country Glib has invited Coy
ernOr Dorsey to be present at til
meeting, and many other notable
are also expected. The members O
the state highway commission hav
been invited and it is anticipate
that some, if not all, of these will al
tend. 4 special Invitation has bee
issued to these state house official
by Mayor Bell and the Baldwin Coun
try club.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-14
BROKEN ARM MADE jim
BAGBY GREAT PITCHER
Limb Is. Long, Thin and Slender,
and Muscles Are Soft
and PIiabIe.

Did you ever hear of ball player
breaking bis arm and then jumping
from the ordinary class to star pitch
err? No, you probably never heard OF
such thing, yet this is exactly what
happened to Jim Bagby In 1913 and Al
present Sergeant Jim is Cleveland's
leading moundsman
The accident to Bagby was described
by Tim Hendryx OF the New York
Yankees.
III It hadn't been for me BaSby
would never have been heard OF as a
pitcher" announced Tim.
Jim and are old pals and former
teammates, you know. Wen, one hot
day down In New Orleans | was play
Ing second base and Bagby center field.
We both chased after short fly ball,
Bagby stretched out his hands TO make
the catch and bumped into him. His
right hand landed In the middle of my
back, and OF course the ball dropped
safe. After the collision Jim said there
was something the matter with his
wrist. He had to quit the game. and
when a physician had made an exam.
nation 1t was discovered that the large
bone had been fractured at the wrist.
when Bagby's arm was able to
stand the strain he began pitching. and
In short time Il was apparent to ey.
erybody that he had more stuff than
ever before. made n great pitcher
out Of Bagby when broke his arm
II you don't believe me ask Jim him.
self"
Bagby was Of course interviewed for
verification Of this statement and nd
mitted everything except that the bro
ken arm made him better pitcher ~
always could pitch and knew that some
day Ia be heard from. but I'll never
forget that game II live to be mil
Lion" Bagby said 1T was on July II.
lel3. In New Orleans. | happened to
be playing center field and, as Hendrix
says, we both chased after short fly.
The only difference in Tins story and
the true facts is that instead of my
right hand coming IN contact with his
back 1t landed on his head"
To look AZ Bagby's right arm one
would hardly suspect him Of being a
pitcher His arm Is long. thin. slender
and the muscles are soft and pliable.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-14
A Matter OF Economy.

"But why do sou wish to have run
ming account az the department storey
asked the husband DO you think il
saves YOU anythingt'
"Of course II does. You silly thing.
Isn't that Just like n man, II saves
me more than YOU can imn gine," an
swered the wife in breath.
But what does il Snvet" persisted
the husband.
Time. | don't have to stop and ask
the price of anything want To buy
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-14

found wanting and sent back. He
graduated from the same club that
turned Ty Cobb loose, and they both
went to Detroit the same year.
Since the beginning of the 1908 sea
son Cicotte has been twirling them
over in the American league. first as a
member OF the Red Sox and then MS a
member OF the White Sox.
CicOttc missed participation In the
1912 worlds series by hair. for he
was transferred to the Chicago club in
that year after he had been turned
down and spnrned by Jake Stahl as no
good
CicOtte has been going along In an
even way. winning a game here and
losing one there. His most successful
season was while lie was with Lincoln
in the Western league In 1907. He won
twenty-three and lost ton games.
II the White :ox finally do club their
way into the American league pennant
1t will he largely the fault of this vet
eran hearor His work Is the most
consistent and really brilliant among
all the curyers of the great baseball
club.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-14
Chances Only Fair.

A Judge who is blessed with tire
mendous head of hair. which Is gen
orally In state Of wild disorder. was
questioning a youthful witness to make
sure that he comprehended the charac-
ter and importance Of the oath he was
about to take
Boy" he said In his severest ana
most magisteria* manner. do You feel
that you could identify me after SIX
months? Now. be careful Think he
fore you speak"
Well your honor" replied the hoy
after a prolonged survey OF the great
Judge, Il amt dead sure. but think
could II you wasn't to comb your hair,
st Louis Globe Democrat.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-14
THIS A BANNER YEAR
FOR EDDIE CICOT7E
Famous TWirIer Landed In De-.
troit With Ty Cobb.

Thirty-three years old and Just he.
ginning TO have his most remarkable
success as pitchcr-that's the record
Of Eddie Cicotte.
Credited this wear with the most sue,
cessful use of the "shine ball" he also
is given credit for having some control
over a knuckle ball and is more than
the average performer with the splitter
cicotte. a veteran who. according to
usual records, should he getting out Of
the way. heaved himself into the rec
ords for keeps when he hurled no bit
no run game this year
When Jack Coombs was getting his
first experience as n major Lacquer Ci
cote had been taken on by Detroit
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-14
Largest American FLAG.

The city Of St Louis. Mo. possesses
the largest American flag in existence.
as FAR as is known. 1t is $50 feet long
and rs feet wide. Each of the thirteen
stripes Is six feet wide Imagine a plot
OF ground containing 11,7o0 square feet
almost one-quarter Of an acre-and
you will have an idea OF the size Of the
flag. When used in parades it requires
200 people to carry II. But on account
of It's great width it cannot be carried
through many OF the streets of fine
city,-Popular Science Monthly.