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were present and TIE auditor
ium was we'll filled The Su-
preme Commanders annual
address was well received as
were the remarks by General
John c. Kennedy anb others
present. At 4 o'clock ad
journment 10 the American
Woodmen Offices took place
also trip to Daniel and Fish :
ers Tower was enjoyed by the
delegates. The grand open
ing took place at the City Aud
itorium Tuesday night where
the following program was
rendered: Star Spangled
Banner" Audience Invoca
ton. Rev. c. A. Williams
Selection. Morrison's Orches-
ira. Welcome-On Behalf of
Colored Citizens. Rev. D. E
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the Inspector said. And they
agreed that it was and set it
aside They made every eft
fort to make this parade-ex-
actly what it was planned to
be-
The only sound as the
marchers bassed down the av
cnue was the slow. -Tum, tum
tum-tum-tum. And ex
cept for little cries of sympa
thy and admiration from wo
men when they saw a tiny.
bright eyed. kinky bapy peep
ing solemnly over the moist
neck of its marching mother.
the silence Of the barade
to and enveloped the watch
on the sidewalk. too.
There must have been as
many colored men and WON
en- and babies on the sidewalk
as there in the parade. Prob
ably there were more. And
they showed the same re
straing and sense of decorum
that governed the marchers.
The parade was led by a
drum corps of boys in khaki.
Then there were fourteen
lines of young girls. After
them were six rows of boys,
elghty-fve rows of women,
many of them mothers with
babies iu their arms. and fifty
five lines Of men. The lines
appeared to average twenty
persons.
This count was made by a
reporter for The World and
would give boys. $50 girls.
I.7oo women and LOO men.
a total Of 5000. But the
coant did not include deputy
marshals, standard bearers,
several small groups between
the lines and several men and
women who rode in autos.
In the line of march were
doctors. lawyers, ministers
school teachers and traiued
nurses Many veterans OF
the Spanish American War
were there. too. The Grand
Marsh all, Capt. Hubert ack
son. served in Cuba and the
Philippines as Captain of Co.
l. Of the Sixth Massachusetts.
Clifton G.. A. French, a law
| Continued on page Al
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ed, after which report the va
rious committees composing
such a body were duly appoin,
ed and instructed as to their
work. In the afternoon at 2
o'clock an open session was
held. Many visiting friends
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Without Band Uuiform, One Thousand
March in Silent Protest.

Leaders among the Ne
groes of New York City de-
cided that a silent parade
wonld be the most dramatic
and effective way 10 make felt
the protese of their race a.
gainst Injustice and inhuman-
ity. whether growing out of
lynch law. race riots, segrega-
ton or disfranchisement.
Anb this silent parade was
tagged with real impressive :
ness and dignity and with an
inde6nable rppeal to the heart
in Fifth Avenue yesterday af-
ternoon.
From the time that the 3.
500 or 1000 men, women and
children marchers left Forty
sixth Street shortly after l o.
clock until they were comlpet
ing their dispersal in Tweury-
FORTH Street about 3 no note
of discord was struck.
Police Inspector Morris,
who. with upward of one hun
dred policemen, was in charge
of the arrangement bown to
Forty second Street. express
ed his warm admiration for
those in the silent lines.
They have done every
thing just right" he said to a
reporter. They have been
lovely"
And 1t might be mentioned
that this was the first time
that the reporter who has OBJ
served manv parades in the
past few years in New York.
ever heard a police official use
he adj ective lovely" to de-
scribe those whom it is his
task to keep in order.
Of the many printed signs
prepared by the marchers, In
spector Morris doubted the
good taste of only one. 1t
showed a colored mothee
crouching protectively over
two covering children with
the castion, East ST. Louis
And then it showed a photo
graph Of President Wilson
and his assertion that the
world raust be safe for democ
racy.
Il asked them if they did not
think it was in bad taste, too
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The address by David E. Over the resbonse by
Mr. H. L. Billups both we'll received indeed Thev
pieces of oraory. Wednesday devoted to
executive sessions and much business of mpo rtace was
tansacted Wednesday night the delegates given free
the Tabor Grand which very much loved
Thursday the great Glacier Lake trip given free to
delegates we'll the barbecue Some 600 attend
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The above is likeness Of
Mrs. A. NJ. Holman Of Dayto
ma, Florida. who has the hon
or Of organizing the frs. Iuv
emile Tent Of the American
Woodmen Expert Clerk of
of a camp of four hundred
members. Promises to e
turn to Daytona singing the
praises OF Denver and the Su
creme Camp.
Over. Welcome-On behalf
Of city of Denver. Hon. X. w
Speer. Mayor. Violin Solo
Air Var. Andante -Amoder-
ato - Allegro, De Berrot
George Morrison. Welcome
Vocal Solo-Three Shadows,
Walter T. Burleigh, Mrs. Jen :
ME Hicks Lenoir. Response
to Welcome Addresses. Mr..
H. L. Billups. Marshall. Tex,
"America", Audience. Dis
~>:eaa1
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The above is likeness Of
VRev. S. A. Rutherford who
halls from Greenville, Ala :
bama. the biggest camp in
that state He has been
with the Woodmen for more
than fourteen years and has
done more than any other
man in that section to foster
its cause. He was a great
\ help in the Convention.
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Prof. b. x. Maynard who
brought a delegation Of four
teen with him from that flour
ishing city is considered one
of the best clerks of the entire
jurisdiction. tte was a power
in the Convention helping in
many ways to carry on its
large bnsinees.
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Tuesday morning at 10 o.
clock the gavel fell calling the
Fourth Quadrennial session
of the Supreme Camp Of The
American to order in Shorter
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The above is likeness of Deputy .. S. Scott who has
charge of all Georgia camps considered
the best field and appointed chairman that
mtee. He is of the Supreme Camp officers and
returned to his home much impressed with what he saw IN
Denver.
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Nothing spared by the Supreme Camp make this
a enjoyable outing. Friday poraine executive
session O'Clock when the Convention
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Chapel Church. Shortly at
ID / the opening the Creden-
stials Committee was appoint :
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The delegates returned o their various home singing
of Denver and its wonderful organization. the
American Woodmen.
As mayor Of Denver. extend hearty and cordial
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proper finally adjourned Friday afternoon the dele
ages trip the Sight Seeing around Den
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Deaths

rMmLEN;1Noy. Il. EI.lZABETH. widow Of
st !H5 Fyjyats saGssniy tansrs - ~,nv
JANE wife OF, Wesley Andrews and Id daushter
S1s friends inT.ed e fpnsra ss 80 as,s''Sss %'
sss Blood HF9 IL Our crd chsh b s no Of the
Of SaS5 cAaaAs!sa AsstE:. s,s ti.ss. E'ss.
Hector TyIsale p,oS Circle; No. 90 Ladies Of the
Pocshcntss Invited to funeral sat, essee 10 a m or
y be Viewed ns RaTYss % to S g
wRhB Due Ssv notice 1s g sESaoF az funsa
usssSS a 2ga.s s Bt"ne AGSa
friends; also Kensngton Council; No. o. o. AXAu A.
District police officers tnylted funeral serv sgS
ii:s p" H.'is %ii
ri%:S nrs55A widow
aos nysr aases se s'ss o.oea St.
s,55 & T.sSs,is :, 1s' .. TH2qMs
Nama u psp' 'Tsna cna4sA :ss snS
a In1i.S a Of TT s s
O'clock. from his late residence. eoio s. Phille
e. sGs% s. riSos% :. H 5fay Of ss%
BLACKRURN, ,Isuddepiy. Nov: i2. JOSEPH,
s sf Mar
sSTs. ssS 4 raSs Rs
[ feS6t'e g. n. M Phils. Lodge No %, NJ loyal Sa
sssss Ss % Eass End R'ps Sfs sS
ali other societies Of which he was msmber me- G%r
si syef ns to tSn'is ss Gem p Fasnas % 's
husband edest soS %EsiLEE oi sfs
Robert sRd .,saat Martha Blithe Bssslatiyes and and
of'eaas Of H eMpoSss iny.tss 9 to tun;.rssi %; 81
rv Sciah E Remain! sst se%S1' %sy 81 y.Msa
fhSsG6sW hSsG6sWMA%S.ENesv. NOV Ia. Lieut.. JOSEPH p. bv,.
' SsS .5snSs invited g fSne5 Sat 50 sSsa'ixss %
church CT q e ifn m mas in
wars and friends Sis0E invited Gt ES
sans5s ssEssss sssHos ssS
E%wHof Eaurs a I maS be ysssd 9
wfpr$$ n sfSws ss'sss ss:s a. k:.,s::
friends invited 70 funeral services. without fur,
9s% ess 1Ssss %sts. train % from asPsn Pss
at SMsSfisHERR .tssiS% Nov ,a MAnoA
dslssS S;sssi i:a.. Ss
Poys; q Kysnael BrOs sa, dnylied to tunsr. ssry-
s;: ::s n ss's S S,.naa :. Int
sSs ss$Sss .Stss sosmS T. sSns!s
OF snf<S-sSSs PrrEkf III s!ssss scAA1ar.
yanla Lodge. No IA, A. GU: W.. invited 10
&lssn. fs Church. h r.Sos ssaus rem
olGfY cTYAsbhRNss ii iGfS iSt RAT RRrAysss IT. cuANp
LER, Residence 1911 Glrard ave. Due notice
c.3ssfss e ssi:4 a s..s se9SsAn u
Msmp6i. 81 Hush Ieesism mass st. t. Georss'. e.. Sis
"SrsS cooK0Noy ls DRNIEIm EImIa,cH. coSK. ssd sssd IT,
Relatives and frisnds may view remains. 1880
and ao Int PSysr' SCs Psk ssyt -
Cook. Friends invited to funeral. sat. Sp. =.
1881 Queen Ia, Falls Of schuyihili. Int. Mt
Peace Gem
ySIa y b..Ssp tnss wRpS wsSHN ssnd q
friends invited to funeral. sa.. o. m. be-
cs1.: csmdcn: y; ?; rrisn4s may cali FRI. !
8 p .I|;.; I, NJ :;
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NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EDGE
During Absence of New Jersey Cover
nor Place Will Be Untitled

TRENTON, Nov. 15.-No preliminary
arrangements VIII be made by Governor
Edge for an acting Governor to serve
during his trip to Camp Mcclellan, upon
which he starts tonight. This decision was
reached upon receipt of advices from the
Attorney Generals department to the effect
that Speaker Schoen. OF the House. could
serve only In the event OF the resignation of
Senator Gaunt. president of the Senate, who
has been i'll for some time.
Tecause Of the fact that he will hold
himself In readiness at all times to return
10 the State In the event Of an emergency,
the Governor feels that the circumstances
attending his absence do not warrant such
request being made of Senator Gaunt
II is the intention of the Governor to re-
turn to New Jersey about December /.
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TO REOPEN IRON MINES
Old Workings Expected to Bring Profit
to Juniata County

MIFFLINToWN. Pa. Nov. rs. An
nouncements that the old Fermaugh town.
ship iron mines would be reopened has
struck joy In Juniata County, with the
prospect OF much additional prosperity
These mines. lust across the Junista
river from the Denholm water and coal
ing station of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
were abandoned following the wreckIns OF
the cid Pennpylvanis Canal by the 1855
nood. y then became necessary 70 haul tn
oFe t1ree mtles On ~ e1uo1& l1ooo1011
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

laval, of No. l2i Of the Christmas Gift.
forwarded to the hoys In service by their fraters
Of Glenwood and Northwest.
Court Marion. No. "a. at 400 Ianca ster ave
nue. held a ba1anr To- secure funds for tobacco
ana fuletidc sits for it's enlisted members
An entertainment added to the interest The
court = LOCAL talent. headed by brothers Hem
messy. Mchclvev, HaSlctt. Campbell Mackenzie
ana Weldon, supplemented with Greenway. No.
J4d. IN prcsenting varied specialties. Brothers
Gartland, MaCfarland. Wharton, Buckley
IaGue Blankemcyer aud walsh. together with
contributing acts by Brothers kprln No. 1O0;
Birney. No. 25o; Carney No. l2s; Gathers No
Ste' and Didinger No. 2d7 made the affair q
social ana nnanCial success, The ladies' aid
auxiliary was in charge Of the booths and re-
frcshments and the substantial returns realized
we're gratifying and bcspeak we'll for the lib.
crafty of the spendcrs, both Of the court and
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Testifies TO Threat 10 Kill

PoTTSvILLE, Pa. Nov. Is. = Dominic
the murder of Jokp $. Kutches in Septem-
ber had threatened 20 kill kutches the
widow OF the murdered man testified yester-
the defendant and the lattsr said: wat
I'll nhOot you tonight when Dominic
caue IN IN eyening with \ gun. kutchSs
Sset 81 ic5k Vim him sas shsFsly AZ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15
WAR BOARD, P. 0. 5. A.
SENDS COMFORT KITS
Practical Work of Organized In
terest for Members Called
to Arms

The war advisory board OF the Patriotic
Order Sons Of America is making every
plan for caring for the enlisted members
OF the order. which may number close to
10000 out OF the $4,000 members OF this
organization In nsylvana Christmas
comfort kits Will be forwarded during the
next ten days under the direction of the
secretary of the comfort kit committee.
Horace V. MacFadyen, of this city, and
the Camp News. the official organ of the
orders will be mailed every month to each
enlisted man.
.. The war advisory board consists of represen-
VARIOUS ,s counties OF the State. all appointed by
ne state Camp or the state president. the Hon.
Psnnsylvania. Pas. President tusD Samuel 9 Welis,
OF THIS city. Is chairman OF the secret service
TSinI Committec. which viii compile a list 9f the
STATE Camp headquarters. 1917 North broad
fff Of th So msiy until m to date with less than zoe
OF enlisted men numbering well up to $500. This
Of the Kits 10 I con- snmor m ipr ,ns ss
hese KITS VIII be shipped by one Of the largo
contract WIN run u'f up into thr thousands Of
dollars The plan is to follow this shipment up
boys ~ ~
,si7 si!7 is rSs well known that the p O. s. 4. from
Philadelphia. has made good In every emergency
me me country has ever faced and today. as In
services for liberty freedom, Justice and equal
rights to the nations of the world
In scranton las, spring the p. o. s. A.. It is
ciaimed produced ,hc largest single enlistment
R rsSTs % tits Ii n order TrG En in 22S SS
RRrdy Rrd prrvIGTs to ne dran the r. O. S A.
and t is estimated that within a year this order
WI, nave at least - per cent Of its total mem
delphia records of the enlistment are given here
YIN G,tn t1 'otais as follows: -..,,..-., a..
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Q, *. r. Fraser reports these late contri-
Tribe. No, IFS s25: Winnipiscogee TriSe Ne
23s. si4.I7; Neshemah Tribe No 4os, $50
No. 367. $3.50. e'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

P. q. s.. Charles f, Pass. of Harrisburg has
been receiving hearty congratua tions ON his
election as Prothonotary of Dauphin County.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

Waseca. No. 4s. had the old guard on hand
Friday night. Fred Fink promised an nno-
walton In the monthly entertainment for mem
bers only. Joseph coombes and Billy Wilson
are in IA hot contest for new members c. OF
W. Howard Thompson and C. Of r. Al Twi-
ford have secured two apiece for next meeting
The progressive card tournament will have the
final meeting on November 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

The members in the service of the United
states Government will give an entert ainment
and dance in the auditorium Of the Parkway
day I , sT,enIng November 22 for the odd Fellows
tainment will be in charge of the boys in the
service. This effort Is evidently intended to be
in the nature OF a testimonial of the apprecia-
tion of the boys for the series of receptions,
smokers and entertainments enjoyed at the
hands OF the local lodges under the direction Of
the demonstration committee and conducted by
Secretary Joshua y. Litchfled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

There are 1Ol camps in Philadelphia, with a
membership Of 81, 900 and II liz probable that
out of these there are 250O now in active service
The officers are proud Of the grand showing the
order has made. Many OF the older men are
enlisted In home patriotic duties. so that very
large percentage of the entire member ship is
doing something to assist the country in the
war. complete record OF enlisted men will
appear in these columns starting in December.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

Gawanese Tribe members were well ples sod
and inspired with the district meeting held in
be derived % therefrom. The remarks of G. Jr.
oas' beli. o. I. or r Fraser. p. G., S. Rodgers
mportant feature Of the evening was the un-
yelling OF the honor roll of the tribe by p q
Rodgers. with appropriate remarks referring TO
the seven brothers whose names were Inscribed
Inereon' one being in France. one at Dallas
reX. one, at Augusta. Ga. three at Camp
Meade and one in the naval coast defense q
Of Il. 4, j. Dppel reported thai the menh.rss
had contributed literally to the ambulance fnnd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

The seventh Philadelphia district, Of which
R. John Boyd is president, will entertain the
Progressive Association OF Philadelphia this owe =.
ming In the room of Camp 283. at Frankford
includes Camps 101. o. 86T. 263. 100 and 304.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

Fame Lodge No. 77s. had charge of Sunday
Sc services c, in the orphanage The Rev. William
Church preached the sermon. The music in
GUIDED selections by the orphans orchestra and
chorus. Addresses We're made by William J.
Winton. member of Fame Lodge. who pre-
sided; President Richardson and Robert Love.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

Wlssinoming Tribe; No. 13s. after a hard
st6rugge Tor number of great suns has
hroe hs embsr Mo; 49, ben ben able ,h to Est life into
last month seven palefaces were ad6pted The
degrees being conferred by the degree team OF
ionah Tribe. Eight applications are awaiting
investigation. c; Of r. William Davis, Deputy
II, Ei!ett r. $, Peter J. Kite and Frederick,
or NO. - are frequent visitors at the meetinrs
TO assist in doing the work e'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

Ioska Tribe. No. 370, entertained the n,sr,hor
81 % the degree team Of schuylklll Tribe. No e0a
Deputy Albert Esentrager is an active WORKER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

DISTRICT meetings for the coming week will be
held as follows: District No. 33, Monday eve.
nngt, November 10, in the wigwain OF Stsndinr
lEik Eik Tribe, No; 200. Iryng's Hall. Bride sburg;
Listtlct NO. 20 tuesday evening, November 90
IN wigman of Black Hawk Tribe. No 90 Ken.
sington avenue and Cumberland street; District
Tribe No. 2l0 1924 North Fifth street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

Glenwood. No: 1O1, at Sixth and yenanso
streets, has arranged an lntercourt frataTnsi
vlsitstien on TUESDAY With Court No 40 Of
eslsl pros,sm has been sompletsd BY Rros
ssIs, Frank M9pnst, Neumsister. Harry Harry
fos,sr No isz; wil Pc Chairman q the union union
ys..t. vii, bring i,s ean,sr,sn%sn, factors; The
kusnzsr ne s, courts string harmonists; Brothers
hrothers william Horn, John Kenstie. John
Craig. Charles Hersch and Frank Vanderslice
~ quintet of Instrumental performers; Brothers
Charles Miller. Leopold Rusch and G. Wiley
- ncrob.tic speciaiues. and Brother John Muy..
Isy, with = budget Of new Jokes. will drive
Alternating IN the program viii be- short. crisu
taiks Of practical worth. bv Brother LeonarS
yscssen. ~. joi. "Frsternity and rs obieefs'':
A.ss,a&sst ,.sh !. r. Of eYrposss sre,hs2
Zsthfr Esssrs Helm; No 80. How Can
- ns1hers called upon by the lecturer Brother
~ 81 ne R.T'Hss i~o ocsl ,SSs5tss' Ss5Iss uIi RI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

Paconta Tribe, No. 81. had enthuSia site
meeting Friday night. The anniversary COM
mittee reported through Chairman Deputy Jo-
seph Dougherty, that everything Is ready for
the big anniversary banquet that will be held
on the twenty second of the month. An excel
lent program has been arranged. including the
attendance of some of the leading lights of the
fraternity, Paconta has already sent seventeen
men to the front, five of whom now in
France. Roig Maynard will he given rousing
send off at the next meeting, Three PROPOSE
tons were presented. and G.. OF II. John u.
Grecnhalgh stated that he believes It to be the
tribes duty to continue this patriotic work in
spite Of eXlstlnG conditions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-15

Wawetam Tribe, No, 63, will hold its monthly
sleep In Lyceum Hall. Roxborough. the proceeds
70 go Tor the benefit Of the ambulance fund
Chairman Wilmer Lane has prepared an ~
ceptlonally good program. The tribe Is doing
age OF three members each meeting D. q Z
Harry Wiggelsworth is an ardent worker in the
tribe. '' !" 'he
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-20
WHArcALlBER or GUN MEANS
Term % Applied to Artillery Is Cause
Of Confusion In the Popu-
lar Mind.

Confusion as TO the meaning Of the
term calibcr arises chiefly from its
use as an adjective to Indicate length.
as when we say "a t0-caliber six-nch
gun" The word caliber, as applied to
artillery, signifies the diameter OF tho
bore Of gun measured diametrlcally
from face to face Of the bore, Of course
.ssomewhnt larger.
A gun, then, OF sIx-inch cnliber IL a
gun whose bore is just six inches. For
convenience and because the power OF
gun when once Its bore has been de-
cided upon depends SO greatly upon It's
length. artiiierists are. In the habit oe
defining the length Of the gun In terms
Of the calIber.
Thus the 12-inch United States mn
val gun, which Is 40 feet In length, is
spoken Of as a 4O-caliber 12-inch, the
length being just 40 times tho bore.
The 6-inch rapid-flre gun is a triile un-
der rs feet In length and Is therefore
known ara 50-cnliber gun.
In the cnse Of smnll arms the cnli-.
Der Is expressed In hundredths Of nm
inch. as when we say a 22-callbcr re-
volver we mean one with bore that
has q diameter of 20 Of an inch.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-20
FACTS ABOUT THE EARTH
Atmosphsrs Now BsIleved BY sclen-
tlsts 70 Have Three Fairly
Distinct Strata.


The earth's atmosphere ii now be-
'ievcd to have three fairly distinct
strata. the first extending I'D to about
sorty-hve miles, having nitrogen as the
lending constituent; the second. with
It's upper limit at about 125 miles. be-
Ing chiefly hydrogen, and the third.
at q still grcntcr height, consisting Of
q very thin gas which hns been named
"geccoroDium." Dr. Alfred Wegeher
has attempted to explnln the striking
differences Of color In meteors or
shooting stnrs,' and says that mete-
crs coming from outer space are not
sufficiently heated In the exceedingly
light gas to become luninoas. Their
fall through the hydrogen layer causes
them to become incandescent, and be-
fore they rench the lowest stratum
most OF them are completely iissi-
pated. A few Of the largest however
penetrate the nitrogen atmosphere,
very small number reaching the enrth's
surface, II IL found TINT the deepIfall-
Ing meteors pass through. three stages
OF color, yellow-white, green and deen
red and It Is concluded that the green
is due to incundescence Of the hydro
gen and the red to thnt Of the nitrogen.
Only the first stage Is seen In tho
quickly, dissipnted metecrs. the white, y
yellow or sometimes reddlshness be-
gny ax,Idaattxy A., s~11..x 10 AZ - =.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-20

A new electrical instrument to de-
tect explosive gas In mines has Just
been patented. Such an instrument Is
necessary because. Of the greatly In
creased use Of electric mine lamps In
stead OF the old-time Davy safety
lamps. The Davy lamp gave the mIn-
or warning Of the presence Of gas. but
the electric flash lamp, Of course, does
not. The new detector consists Of two
glowing electric wires connected In
series. One wire is treated SO as to,
burn more brightly In gas-Iaden air
than u pure air. In perfectly pure
air the two wires glow with exactly
the same brightness. BY noting the
difference In the brightness Of the two
indicators the miner can not only de-
tect the presence Of dangerous gus but
can also tell almost exactly how much
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