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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
New Method Of waterprooflno.

A French scientist has recently rec
commended comparatively simple for
nula for waterproofing shoes and
clothing. 1t is a solution of parafI1n
and gasoline, the proportion being ap-
proximately one avoirdupois ounce of
paraffin to one quart of gasoline. For
shoes 1t can be applied warm. with
brush, while clothes can be dipped into
1t cold. The solution tends to preserve
the softness and color of the material.
Uniforms can be treated with 1t with
out removing the buttons or insignia.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
IDEA JUST SUITED DIR. HALE
Famous Minister Declares That He
Had Always Wanted His Church
Called 1.-THE Exeter Club"

The sexton Of Edward Everett Hale's
church suffered from that convenient
form Of deafness that prevented a
nan from hearing what he does not
wish to hear and enables him to hear
what he does wish to hear. Occa-
sionally, when sweeping the sidewalk
in front of the church, some stranger
would ask him for information, and
his usual answer was wave of the
hand. "rm totally deaf, totally deaf.
You will have to ask someone in the
church."
1t often happened that Doctor Hale,
In the midst of busy day, would find
the luncheon hour at hand and an
important appointment still unmet.
1t was his custom to invite his caller
into his study, and ask the janitress
to make an oyster stew. The sexton
resented Doctor Hale's informality.
The time came for a new sign to he
placed on the front Of the church, and
Doctor Hale and the assistant pastor
were standing in the vestry aisle dis
cussing just what the wording Of IL
should be. To their surprise the con-
versation was suddenly interrupted by
the deaf sexton who stood far enough
away to make doubtful the ability Of
a normal PERSONS overhearing what
had been said. "Pll tell you what to
put on that sign!" he exclaimed.
Come inl Everybody welcome
Meals served at all hours of the day
and night r."
"All right" said Doctor Hale quick
". THAT'S what we will do. I've al
ways wanted to call the church The
Exeter Club youths Companion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
CARRY A sIx-ToN BUILDING
Squad Of $50 Soldiers Move Structure,
72 by "a Feet, Without Aid OF
Any Machinery.

Carrying slx-ton building without
the aid Of machinery, or other equip
ment, was one of the unusual tasks per-
formed by $50 North Dakota soldiers
when they were on the Mexican bor-
der, according to the Popular Mechan-
les Magazine. The frame structure
that was moved housed the army Y.
M. G. A. at Mercedes, Tex, and meas
ured 70 by "a feet.
Because its site was undesirable, 1t
was proposed to hire a contractor to
move the structure to a new location,
but the army engineers devised a plan
by which the men themselves could
perform the task and so save money.
They estimated that with $50 soldiers
helping, each would have to carry less
than 90 pounds. Accordingly the build
Ing was well braced and its walls pro-
vided with runners. Since there was
40 floor the men were stationed along
all four walls, inside as we'll as out,
each soldier standing next to beam
inserted beneath. At the word of
command they lifted the building from
the ground and marched away with 1t,
to q site 200 yards distant.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
CIGAR AS OPIUM SUBSTITUTE
Aiding In Redemption Of China, Where
Natives Ars|Now Frequently Seen
Smoking Their cheroots.

The cigar is doing large part in
the redemption of China. 1t is no un-
common thing to see native smoking
his cheroot, which promises to enjoy
the favor once bestowed on opium.
The import of cigars into various
Chinese ports has been greatly on the
Increase in the last few years, and now
amounts to about $350,000 annually.
OF this trade four-hfths normally is
through HongkOng. There has been
q marked increase In the quantity OF
Dutch-made cigars used in South China
and other portions Of the Far
East during the last year or more,
where, for various reasons, Philippine
cigars have been losing In favor.
Previous to the outbreak Of the war
In Europe considerable quantities Of
cheap cigars were sold In China and
the Far East through German firms In
Hongkong, and a German cigar fac
tory was operated in Hongkong for the
manufacture Of cheap cigars for the
Chinese trade and also for export to
Europe. This factory is still operated
under Chinese control.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
Shortaae of Paner.

Paper covers for books are fore
Swallowed In a circular issued recently
by the English Publishers association
calling attention to the high prices and
shortage OF printing paper and straw
board used In bookbinding. In this
connection, representative of the
John Lane Co. said recently to Daily
Mail interviewer: Paper covers will
certainly come. 1t is equally certain
that before long books will be printed
on the best quality newspaper instead
Of on the present rough book paper,
which Is practically unobtaln able"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
PRINCIPALS IN SHIP
ROW ARE OUSTED
PRESIDENT WILSON ACCEPTS
GoETHALS' RESIGNATION AND
ASKS DEhMAN TO RESIGN.
Edward N. Hurley Appointed Chair
man Of Shipping Board and constuc-
tion Program Placed Under Con-
troll Of Admiral Caps.

Washington. President Wilson
brought the shipping board row to an
abrupt termination on July "a, by elm
mating the two principals William
Denman, chairman of the board, and
Maj. Gen. George w. Goethals, man
ager Of the boards emergency fleet
corporation in charge of construction.
The resignation of General Cocktails,
rendered some days ago, was accepted
and Mr.. Denman was asked by the
presid ent to follow suit, that the gov
ernment's building program might go
forward without embarrassment
Edward N. Hurley of Chicago,
former chairman of the federal trade
commission, was named by the presi-
dent 10 succeed Mr.. Denman as chair
man Of the board and cambridge Col
by of New York was appointed sue
cessor to Capt. John B. White Of
Kansas City, another board member,
whose resignation, offered to the presi-
dent a month ago, also was accepted.
Rear Admiral Washington L. Capps,
chief constructor of the navy, will
succeed General Cocktails as manager
of the fleet corporation, taking i'm
mediate charge of the building pro-
gram.
Mr.. Hurley was born July 3, 1864,
at Galesburg, ILL.,, and was educated
In the public schools of that city, His
first employment was as fireman for
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railroad. His invention of the prin-
ciple of the pneumatic tool, an instru-
ment which revolutionized steel con-
struction, made possible his advance in
the world of industry.
Mr.. Colby is a widely known law
yer, was actively identified with the
candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt for
the presidential nomination in 1912
and was one of the founders of the
Progressive national party. He was
Progressive candidate for governor and
United States senator in 1912 and
1914 respectively.
The presidents method of ending
the controversy came as a great sur
prise to most officials here, who had
believed he would make a final eff
fort to compose the situation by divid-
ing definitely between the shipping
board and the manager Of it's corpora
ton the powers conferred on the
executive by congress. Mr.. Wilson
apparently became convinced, how
ever, that Denman and Goethals never
could work in harmony and that both
were in a measure to be blamed for
the delay to the shipbullding pro-
gram.
General Goethals is now back in the
status of a retired officer of the
United States army, subject to any
duty to which the president may
call hiru. It is well known that the
general wants to Join the troops in
France.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
Bigger Demand for Flah.

In Great Britain In normal times
fhe consumption Of fish averages more
than fifty-eight pounds a head year.
including children and infants. Since
the war, and especially since the adj
vent OF the Machiavellian U-boat, de-
stroying trawlers fishing In the North
sea, or making 1t necessary to use
them in the navy, the British public
now calls on Canada to supply the
great deficiency of fish In the markets
Of England. In view of this new de-
mand, as well as the fact that fish
is now an army ration, the superln-
tendent Of fisheries at Ottawa has
sent out an urgent plea to the Cana
dian fisherman to serve the nation at
sarge, by compelling himself to fish
two hours longer every day, adding
that. as there are $4,000 fishermen on
the Atlantic coast alone, this would be
equivalent to daily increase In fish.
ing OF about 100000 hours. In this
way the Canadian fisherman is being
called on to do his ssbft.n
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
Hungary Ready for Peace.

Observation-Disclosures received here
from Budapest give the outline of an
address of the Hungarian premier,
Count Moritz Esterhazy, before parlia-
meht, concerning the war. ave are
waging the war;" said the premier, "as
defensive war and our goal at the
conclusion of peace will net be for
conquest. We have, in addition to
om peace manifesto, expressed readi-
ness for an honorable peace and ac-
cord with the allies"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
Greek Sovereignty Restored.

Washington.-The allied control of
CIR ece's internal situation has been
formally abandoned, according to an
Athens cable to the Greek legation
here. While details are lacking, 1t is
assumed this means complete with
drawal of the allied supervision of
such governmental activities as rail-
roads, telegraphs and postoffice and
restoration of the sovereignty of the
Greek government.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
freIburg an Important CITY.

Frelburg Is one Of the most prosper.
Gus commercial cities In the grand
duchy of Baden and has enjoyed its
prosperity for many centuries, thanks
to the fact that It was situated on the
trade road which In early medieval
times ran by the Hollenpass. between
the valleys Of the Danube and the
Rhine. 1t is still the chief trade center
OF the Black Forest region and Is also
an important manufacturing COM
munlty. its products being buttons
glassware, leather, chemicals. starch
scientific and musical Instruments
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
What is Your Number
In the Selective Draft?
Lottery Decides Who Shall Be First to Be Drafted Into
Service of Our Country, and Perchance YOU May
Be Among Those Chosen.

The great lottery fix the order liability military
for each OF the ten million
held Washington desired
at present. total Of $4,000 will within
few weeks officials estimating that two
for soldier accepted These taken from the
head Of the liability list local furnishing quota
entire nation vitality
eecve draft drawing hence presenting
that readers learn who will
will section Of the country will
be called In the order of the
nation the exemption board decides
from
draft liability the first
instance being Of liability.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
Bandit Band Run Down.

Nogales, Ariz.-Gen. Fernandez Es-
pihos, pursued as the leader of bandits
who held up passenger train at
Wamoa station, Sinaloa, Mexico, last
Saturday and robbed q Wells-Fargo ex-
press car of $4,000 and took $4,000
from the station, has been captured
with some of his men. according to
word received here. The greater part
of the money was recovered.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
Poisoned salt Kills stock.

Sacramento, Cal.-Poisoned salt
placed on the stock ranges of Modoc
county in northern California has
caused the death of large number of
hogs and cattle, in the opinion of DR..
Charles Keane, state veterinarian. who
completed his first investigation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
savinn Eln,lr Paste

Willie made some -four paste. but
Fred said. THAT will turn sour and
be Of no use In a couple of days."
"0h, no II won't" said Willie. And
he chopped up cloves very fine and
mixed It with the paste and Il re-
manned sweet until he had finished pa
psring his playhouse.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
eander sIxty.slx Yeara old.

An aged gander lives at Islay, Scot
land. It is the property of a Mr.. Mac
Lachlan, and Is now sixty-six years
old. For 45 years It belonged to the
proprietor of hotel at Bridgend,
Scotland. Twenty-one years ago the
fafher-in-iaw Of the present owner
bought 1t. Mr.. MacLachlan says that
the gander looks as we'll and as young
aud seems as active as 1t ever did.
There is no doubt about its age.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
RevoIt .Eeuador.

Panama.-Dispatches received here
July % from Manabia. coast
province of Ecuador, say that a revo-
lntion has been started there against
Ir, A. Baqueriso Moreno, president of
the republic.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
Nonna4rio+Io

Gladys-Mother, don't speak TO
Jeanette any more.
Mother-Why, dearie, what is the
matter? And poor little jeanette has
been i'll, too.
Giadys-That's just 1t, mother. She
went and had German measles.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
swedes Heavy Losers

London.-The number of Swedish
ships lost by submarine attack or
through striking mines during the war
had reached total of 1856 on July
Il, according to Central News dis
patch from Copenhagen.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
No Markanan

Ted-Believe me, fellows. No hook.
and-line fishing In mine Casting Is the
sport.
Paul-That's not the kind for me, /
guess. Seems like ] can't hit a ash
once in ten times.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
Some Necessary Eaultn.

George, If you only would give MP
your poker club gambling, you wouldn't
have a fault"
"But, my dear, look at all won to-
night that / intended to share with
you"
swell, George, suppose 1t would
set monotonous trying to live up to q
perfect husband
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
oIdeet Memher 81 Red cross.

Pointed Cap. an Indian on the File
Hills Indian reserve. Canada. is one
hundred and eight years old. He has
the distinction OF being the oldest
member Of the Red Cross society In
the world.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-07-27
Some p,tnhar

'srhat waitress kin shoot a plate OF
bean soup down the lunch counter and
sever spill a bean"
Eyes. DO. She's got perfect controls
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
Mr.. SLOW POKE.

once Mr.. Tortolse, who carries his
house on his back aud Is rather slow
met Mr. Rabbit In the woods
Dear me- exclaimed Mr. Rabbit
You're mighty slow ON your feet, Mr.
Tortoise "
Mr.. Tortoise poked his little round
head up from under his shell and an.
swercd. Perhaps 80. but generally
reach the place start out for
ooh, hoi" jeered Mr. Rabbit you
do. old slow poker Well. II must take
you good deal OF time TO get there"
"Well." replied Mr. Tortoise In his
slow way, sometimes get there
faster than some OF these very smart
people"
Go long, Mr. Rabbit jeered. I'm
race you"
VERY we'll" agreed Mr.. Tortoise
"Shnll we start right nowT'
Mr.. Rabbit was little surprised,
but he told Mr. Tortoise that II they
ran race there must be a prize. They
settled II that whichever won should
he treated TO a fine dinner, Mr.. Rab-
bit said he would have nice juicy
cabbage. Mr.. Tortoise didn't care for
cabbages. but he liked baby fish out OF
the brook and Juicy worms,
Every well. agreed Mr. Rabbit "If
you can beat me you may have all
you can eat for once"
Then they started on. Mr.. Rabbit
Ieaping away ahead on his lively young
legs. Presently Mr. Rabbit was out OF
sight OF Slr Tortoise. Slow poke,
said the rabbit. I'm curl down and
rest till he catches ny with me. This
IL going 10 be too easy for me"
SO Mr.. RABBIT rested awhile and,
when he saw Mr., Tortoise catching up,
Icaped ahead Then he sat down for
another rest
But this time he didn't SEQ Mr.. Tor
toise coming. for his eyes dropped shut
and he was snoring when his rival pass
ed him.
When Mr.. Rabbit did awaken and
made of for the goal 1t was only to find
Mr.. Tortoise sitting there waiting pa
tiently for him
Il should like TO have my dinner
now" Mr.. Tortoise said.
And maybe Mr. Tortoise just didn't
keep Mr.. Rabbit busy digging worms
and catching fish. There never was
such an appetite as that Of Mr. Tor
toise. And Mr.. Rabbit never dared to
say 'slow poke" again. he didn't.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
Why Your Nerve Cells Get Frazzled by
kiohtfall

We hear mich about nerves these
days. One Is nervous, another's nerves
are ION edge" and third ones nerves
are ''worn to a frazzle" Examined
microscopically, nerves, when well nour-
ished, have tiny food granules In their
cells. From these little food granules
the nerves derive their strength. When
through exertion the granules are used
up the nerves appear shrunken and ir-
regular In outline. They need food,
oxygen and rest to fill them up again.
The nerve cells OF bees were tested
as an experiment In the morning. be-
fore they began their daily work OF
gathering honey. they were large and
full with many little food granules. In
the afternoon, after busy morning.
they were smaller. irregular OF out
line. and here and there were tiny holes
where food grannles had been used up
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
STRAIN TOO GREAT
Hundreds of Journal Readers Find
Daily Toll a Burden

The hustle and worry of business
men,
The hard work of STOPPING work
men,
The woman's household cares,
Often weaken the kidneys.
Backahce, headache, dizziness, =
Kidney troubles, urinary troubles
frequently follow.
Read the following and learn the
way TO relief:
Jas. McWain, Manchester Center,
says: Last fall | suffered with Sc
we're backache which think was
brought on by lifting. l woke up sew
eral times at night with pains and
when | stopped over, found it hard
&c straighten on account of the sharp,
shooting twinges. When the kidney
secretions were passed, they were hot
and ,scalded and scanty. surely felt
very miserable at times. Through a
friend / learned Of Doan's Kidney
Pills and used some. Four boxes gave
me great relief"
Price Goo at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy--get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. McWain had. Foster-Milburn Co.
pyops. Buffalo, N. Y. adv-17-2
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
HOW
To Tell an Officer Of Our
Army From q Private

A MILITARY man can tell at /,
| ~ glance soldiers rank. and 4
viii surely interest the laymal
TO know just how be can read the sol
diers rank and arm OF service by d
glance at the leggings or cap or coat
sleeve
Take. for instance. the cord on the
hat. II IFS plain blue cord II be
longs to an infantry soldier; II It's red
the wearer belongs 10 the artillery and
IL yellow TO the cavalry. The hat cord
worn by an officer is OF black and gold
with two little gold acorns.
When caps are worn the soldiers
cap IN the same shape as the officers,
but II Is minus the braid and bears In
front the crossed arms OF his service
and the regimental number. The OIL
GERS cap has band OF braid and a
coat of arms indicative OF the state.
Regular officers have the United States
coat OF arms.
The collars Of the coat also tell their
tale to the experienced eye. The sol
diers collar has disk OF bronze with
the name OF his state; II regular 1t
has ~. s." On the other side OF the
collar another disk gives his regiment,
company aud arm OF service. The OFF,
GERS collar has no disks. 1t tells his
state, arm OF service and regiment
II a regular officer the state is omitted
and the symbol ~. 81 Is used. The
arm of service is indicated by crossed
rifles for infantry, crossed sabers for
cavalry and crossed cannons for artil-
lery. First lieutenant has silver bar
and II a captain two bars.
II coat sleeve has two rows of
stitching and nothing else the wearer
Is private. That OF the officer is dis
tinguished by row of brown braid.
The overcoat of private or non
commissioned man simply has cuff or
else strap OF cloth, which buttons the
sleeve tight around the wrist. But
the sleeve Of the officers oyercoat Is
tuIueSS. IL IL 10 ptIitNliy pam "tth
out braid the wearer is second lieu
tenant. A soutache Of one row indi-
Gates first lieutenant; two rows, a
captain; three rows, major; four
rows, lieutenant colonel; five rows
colonel. If general officers the
stripes are broad, black and horizontal.
Even the buttons at the back of an
overcoat will tell you at a glance
whether the wearer is an officer or 9th
erwise IL the two buttons are bone
1t Is the coat of an officer If they are
bronze and have the coat Of arms OF
the United States 1t proclaims the
wearer to be an enlisted man.
The leggings Of a soldier and those
Of an officer are also different Those
OF the former are olive drab canvas
with lacings, while those of the latter
are of leather.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
ONE GIRL ENLIsTs 1900 MEN.
Dora Rodriguez Is Wonderful Recruit
er for Uncle Sans Army.

One winsome American girl has al
ready added 1900 recruits to Uncle
Sans army. Before long she expects
to have raised enough more volunteers
to make up full regiment at war
strength.
This enthusiastic worker for Uncle
Sam, whose achievements have at
tracted the attention of the war de-
partment, is Dora Rodriguez. She is
a Universal Film girl and after war
broke out she conceived the idea Of
walking across the entire continent
from New York City to Universal
City, California, raising recruits all
the way.
She received the hearty cooperation
Of the Universal Film Co. The war
department of the government issued
special permission for her to wear
the field uniform of the United States
infantry. So dcnning the soldier garb.
Dora set out amid big demonstra-
ton in New York City.
All along the route the fair march
er has been received with enthusiasm.
Pittsburgh could not do her too much
honor; her home city. Cincinnati,
outdid itself in its enthusiastic recep-
ton. From there she pushed on to
Chicago and was a big figure at the
Motion Picture Convention. Every
where she added new recruits to the
cause, her exhortations and example
stirring many young men to enlist
under the American flag.
She Is going now from Chicago to
Universal City, nothing daunted by
The terrific task still before her.