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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15

London.--The British passenger
steamer California. Of the Anchor
line. bound from New York for Gias.
gov, was t9rpedoed at 9 o'clock
Wednesday morning or the Irish
coast and sank IN nine minutes, with
the loss Of forty-one lives.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Training Camps Offer $4,000 Men.

The Military Training Camps asso-
citation, composed of $4,000 men
trained at the federal camps, has Of
fered the president, through it's execu-
dive committee, "the active co-opera-
ton Of our national machinery and or
ganization for such use as you may
direct" assuring him loyal support
for any measures" he might deem best
ito uphold the honor and interest OF
the nation"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Open Potash and Oil Fields.

Washington.-Secretary Lane has
addressed letter to Chairman Myers
OF the senate public lands committee
suggesting legislation to enable the
government to unlock resources of pc
troleum and potash now confined on
lands Withdrawn from public entry.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
FLETCHER BOUND FOR MEXICO
Will Present His Credentials as AmerT-
can Ambassador.

Washington.-Henry P. Fletcher
left here Saturday night for Mexico to
present his credentials as American
ambassador. Accompanied by Captain
Frank R. Mccoy, military attache of
the embassy, he will enter Mexico at
Laredo, Texas, travelling to Queretaro,
the country's new capital, over the
National railway. The original plan for
him to go by way of Vera Cruz was
abandoned because of the presence Of
rebels along the coast.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15

New York Gaining access BY a
ruse to The home Of SOL Friedman. a
wealthy cotton broker while guests
were arriving there - attend a re.
eepii9n. Ealie 2 Canireil. president
~ faincoat compaDy. fred Eve shots
% Friedman one OF which seriously
sounded the cotton broker In the
chest Captreli then committed sui
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
BRITISH TAKE GERMAN WORKS.
Take Strong System of Trenches in
the Ancre Region.

the Ancre Region.
London.-The British continue their
operations against the Germans, with
Bapaume their objective. Saturday
night a strong system of trenches to
the north of Beaumont-Hamel, in the
Ancre region, extending over front
of more than three-quarters of mile,
was carried. South of the river, near
Pys, other trenches were taken, and
German attempts to recapture their
lost positions south of Sally Saillisel
were frustrated by the British guns.
There has been considerable fight
ing in the Austro-Italian zone and in
Mesopotamia between the British and
Turks.
In the eastern theatre the Germans
captured Russian trenches near Stan
islau, in Galicia, but later were forced
to evacuate them, according to Petro-
grad.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
KAISER CALLS CONFERENCE.
Possibility of Modification of Terms
of Recent Memorandum.

London.-An important conference
at headquarters has been called by
Emperor William, presumably to dis
cuss the submarine question, says the
Exchange Telegraph company's Am
sterdam correspondent on Sunday.
DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg, the i'm
perial chancellor, and high army and
navy officials will attend, and it is
reported, adds the correspondent, that
the possibility of negotiations with the
neutrals for modifying the terms of
the recent German memorandum Will
be discussed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
psr.hInn Go M.a.l

81 psso Maj Gen John }. Per.
lhlng has been voted a medal BY the
New Mexico legislature FOR his serv-
iers 70 the state and nation as com
randsr Of the punitive expedition and
has been invited TO visit santa Fe
On February e 70 accept the medal.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
AIIeoed Robber Acc,i+ted

Chattanooga, Tenn.-Fred K Cor.
nelson, charged with stealing $4,000
from the Southern Express company
from wagon of which he was driver
on November % last, was acquitted
in court here Saturday.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Inereased Postal Rate aIocked.

Washington.-The provision in the
postal bill increasing postage on news
papers and periodicals and reducing
to cent the rate on drop letters in
cities, towns and on rural routes, was
thrown out in the senate.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
FRAMED 70 caIl cIass q 1a1a

Paris.-Alexandre Ribot. minister
Of finance, introduced bill in the
chamber Of deputies Thursday empow-
srtng the government to call up the
1913 class.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
FIfteen lives Lost In Elr.

Minneapolis.-several lives, possibly
as many as fifteen, were lost early
sunday, when fire destroyed the Glen.
wood hotel, a three-story brick struc.
lure More than a dozen injured per.
sons We're rushed to hospitals. while
others We're taken to private homes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Psru 49, pamsns,.

Lima, PerH-The Peruvian govern.
ment has Instructed Us minister az
Berlin 20 mske a written claim on
The government Tor the sinking Of the
Peruvian sailing vessel Lorton, which
was t8ypedoed
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Invents seIf.euldina rorpedo.

Williston, N. D.-A self guiding tor
pedo, based on magnetic control
against which an enemy would have
little chance for defense, has been
invented by Charles J. Field of this
city, a grandson of Cyrus w. Field,
WAC laid the first transatlantic cable.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
VILLA BANDITS ACTIVE.
Occupy Mormon Settlements After
American Soldiers LeaVe.

Columbus. N M.--yiiia bands under
sala1ar have occupied the Mormon
settlement Of coionia Jparez. sixteen
miles southwest OF colonia Dubian.
former headquarters OF the American
punitive expedition. according 10
American cattleinen arriving here
Thursday night from Mexico. From
The same source Il vas learned that
another Niila band under the com
mand Of Rodrigo and silvestre Que
yedo had taken possession OF C0ionia
pnbian. AZ Colonla Juare4 and Co.
lonia Dubian there stlll remain many
settlers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Want Reutraia 10 Keep out.

Peirograd Russian newspapers
fear that the welfare Of the entente
allies might be menaced seriously II
small neutral countries adopt Presi.
dent Wilson's suggestion and follow
the example OF the United States.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
cOnfesses Brutal Murder.

Ord, Neb.-Louis Kamerad, suspect
ed of the murder of little Alice
Parkos, and who has been held in the
county Jail here, Saturday night con.
fessed his guilt, after severe question.
ing on the part of officers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Cuban Infantrxmsn psssrt

Havana.-The Cuban government
announced that about thirty infantry.
men stationed near Marianao had re-
volted and escaped Sunday. Lieuten-
ant Larrabia was wounded while at.
tempting to prevent the escane
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
compeIs Americans to Train.

Washington.-The senate military
committee on Saturday reported fav-
orably a bill framed by a sub-com-
mittee creating a military and naval
citizen force based on universal train.
ing and service.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
MeAdoo Aaks NATURALIZATION.

Washlngton.-A 100000 appropria'
ton to pay expenses Of the newly-cre-
ated tariff commission for the next
fiscal year was requested OF congress
Saturday By Secretary MAedoo>
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Home for Lepers Established.

Observation-Disclosures Wilson has
signed the act establishing a national
home for lepers and the public health
service is drafting regulations cover
ing the apprehension, treatment and
detention of inmates.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
FRANce LENoINo 10 ALLlgs.

Thrifty Nation is Furnishing Coin to
Her Frlenss.
Paria--The chamber Of deputies
has passed a bin authorizing the min.
isssr Of finance 10 lend 1890, 900
francs TO the entente allies and friend.
" nations. This ia Ia addition to q
100000 advanced TO the allies and
friendly nations authorized by the law
OF December 20. 1915.
Deputy Emil Constant inquired
~ 70 who we're the friendly ma.
eons' referred to. The fnaaee minis.
Ger explained that the advances we're
mace In common. and the question
should continue confidential.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
GERMANY NAVY TO COME OUT.
Teutons to Unite Land, Sea and Air
Forces, 1t Is Said.

Paris.-Combined land, sea and air
attacks will mark Germany's titanic
effort to end the war this spring, ac-
eoring to Admiral Lacaze, the French
minister of marine, in an interview
IN the outlook for the entente since
Germany announced her poney OF I'M
restricted sea warfare.
81 should not be surprised" he said,
If the Germans accompany attacks
IN land with combined Zeppelin, aero
plane, submarine and naval attacks.
They can hardly refuse to send out
heir fleet once more, after having
old their own people that the Jutland
defeat was great victory.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
ARMY SMALL BUT
RESOURCES VAST
Reserve Man Power Of United
States Greatest of White
Nations, Except Russia.
INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY GREAT
With Less Than ons-Tenth of Worlds
Population, United States Makes
Nearly one-Third Of All
Things Produced.

Available organized land forces of
the United States today amount,
roughly, to 265,0o0 officers and men,
made up of 125,000 regulars and 140,-
900 National Guardsnen (includlng
both those still in the federal service
and those under state controD.
The exact figures today are known
only to the war department at Wash
ington, but recent reports give close
Idea of what the organization repre-
sent In fighting strength.
In his last annual report, Secretary
OF War Baker stated that the actual
strength Of the regular army on June
80, 1915 Cncluding the Philippine
scouts), was 107841 officers and men.
In the year beginning July / last. by
The National Defense act of J 3,
l9l6, the army was to be increased to
l39,S97 officers and men, divided as
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Duke of NnrfnIk Dead

London.-The duke of Norfolk, rank.
ing member of the English nobility
and the foremost English Catholic,
died Sunday. The first announcement
of his illness was made on Saturday.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Rich EnoIishman Cuts Throat

Los Angeles.-The body of W. r.
Washington Sullivan, a wealthy En-
glishman, who had been missing for
six days, was found in a grove on the
outskirts of the city Sunday. He had
cut his throat
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Sick Man Kills saIF

Des Moines, Ia.--George Almond
aged 70, killed himself here sundav
because Of Ill health and financial re.
verses caused by bandit depredations
On his Mexican property.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15

The cuffs are made in the same fash
ion and there is plum and gold silk
embroidery down each side of the
front and below the collar In back.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Many Regulars Abroad.

OF the regular army today probably
only $1,000 officers and men are in the
United States proper (lncluding the
Pershing expedition, while the other
10000 are abroad. To show how the
forces OF the regular army are dis
persed the geographical distribution
on June 80 1915 the last date for
which definite figures have been made
public, are given here:
United States and Mexico, 71.Oss:
Alaska, 792; Philippines (regulars),
1854; tscouts), 6,7S5; China. 1874;
Porto Rico, ia; Hawaii, s.44B; Canal
Zone, 1909; miscellaneous, $40. Total,
l0T,G1.
Vast UnorganiEed Forces.
While the present organized forces
are minute, the reserve man power of
the United States is more vast than
that Of any white nation except Rus
STA.
According to the census OF 1910
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15

Exceptional difficulties have been
round In carrying out this program for
Increasing the army. On account of
the remarkable Industrial activity of
the country, recruiting has been, since
the Increase was authorized, at very
low ebb. 1t Is therefore probable that
the estimate of 125,0O0 as the strength
of the regular army errs on the side
of optimism, and $4,000 may be er
the true figure.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Vast UnOruanIred Forces.
HOW OUR ARMY COMPARES WITH 0THERS

Following states az hv 49,
day and the normal land establishments "
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
National Guard.

The strength of the National Guard
In Federal service on September 80
last was 148,704 officers and men, di-
vided as follows:
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-15
Appeals to Boy Scouts.

" 1880 -'N' ~'' 'rea' Britain include Coonl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08
CAR WITH GEARS LOCKED
TRAVELS $50 MILES IN
TEXAS COUNTRY

One of the most spectacular automo
bile runs that the country has Seen this
year was the recent nonstop locked
gear run Of 250 miles between Houston
and San Antonio. Texas, which was ne.
gotiated with a perfect score by +. H.
Malick in a Crow Elkhart multi-powered
car.
This is the first time a locked-gear
nonstop run was ever made by any au.
tomobile between these cities and doubt.
less eclipses all similar performances
attempted in the southwest.
The car was locked and sealed in high
gear in the presence of Houston news
paper men. The key was rushed by
fast express to San Antonio and there
awaited the arrival of the car.
In making the run the car was occu.
pied by four men, one of whom acted
as judge and referee. Those familiar
with the conditions of the roads be.
tween these two Texas cities will ap.
preciate the Importance of this per.
formance-the difficulties conquered
the high credit due the car for its very
successful performance.
The Crow-Elkhart Motor Company at.
tributes the fact to the balancing of the
motor which gives 1t unusual flexibili.
ty and also to the balance Of the car.
The chassis Of the Crow-Elkhart car is
so well balanced that there is not thirty.
five pounds difference in weight be-
tween the front and rear.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08

Let the astringent dry on the skin and
then. using a piece of cotton as a pad,
rub a piece of ice over the face until
1t is glowing. The eyes should be wash
ed out carefully after a motor trip with
a good eye wash. After using the eye
cup, massage under the eyes and over
the eyelids with cold cream, using a
rotary movement.
A green powder in cake form will les
sen the excessive flushing of the face.
When applied gently to the burning
cheeks they are quickly cooled and re-
freshed. Then there is a cream to Grad.
icate enlarged pores, a condition which
is apt to grow worse on long motor
journeys. A cream to fade freckles and
lotion to prevent their coming are
other items which can be carried in the
travel toilet boxes. And here is a part
ing voice Of advice which is truly i'm.
portant for women motorists: A table
spoonful of Russnai pine salt in the
warm bath at night will make you for
get there Is such a thing as a nerve.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08

detachment commandant. Nearly
100000 women are now members of this
splendid organization which is under
taking the solution Of many OF the Sc.
rious problems of war time. Definite
requirements are made for each nation.
al division.
The motor corps is one of the most
interesting and efficient divisions of the
league. A member of this division must
meet a number of requirements for act.
i've service. She must have a health
certificate. a state chauffeur's license,
at least two years experience in driv.
ing, and a certificate from a motor
school. Infantry drill is compulsory
and is held twice week In one of the
city armories. Members are also re-
quired to take an emergency course COW
ering first-aid. given once a week at a
hospital, and an additional hour each
week to bandaging and dressing. All
members of the motor corps wear a
khaki uniform consisting of a short
skirt. norfolk coat and visored cap.
The services performed by the mem.
bers of this division with their automo-
biles are numerous. At present they
are aiding in the taking of the military
state census, as well as meeting various
demands for war service which come
through the war department or local
military organizations.
AS many women own electric automo-
biles a large number of these silent, de-
pendable, easy operated cars will doubt.
less be driven by khaki clad members of
the National League of women's service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08
WOMEN'S MOTOR CORPS
EFFICIENTLY ORGANIZED
Most Interesting Division of New
League Ready for Active War
Service.

Inasmuch as electrically propelled
vehicles of all types, passenger
and industrial trucks, are destined to
play very important part in the sue
cessful termination of the war, and as
motor vehicles are being pressed into
service along somewhat new lines, a
representative of the electric vehicle
section, National Electric Light Associ.
alton interviewed Mrs. Coffin Van Rens.
selaer, member Of organization com.
mittee and publicity manager of the
National League for women's service.
with respect to the remarkable work be-
ing done by the thousands of patriotic
women members of this extremely well
organized movement.
Tho league was organized in January.
1917, with headquarters at 257 Madison
avenue, New York city, and its object
Is to coordinate and standardize the
work of the women of America along
lines OF constructive patriotism; to de-
velop the resources and to promote the
efficiency Of women in meeting their
everyday responsibilities TO home. TO
state, TO nation and to humanity; TO
provide organized. trained groups in ev.
cry community prepared to cooperate
with the Red Cross and other agencies
In dealing with any calamity-fire.
flood, famine. economic disorder. etc.
and in time of war; to supplement the
work of the Red Cross. the army and
navy, and to deal with the questions OF
woman's work and woman's welfare"
Responsibilities Divided.
The responsibilities and interests Of
women have been divided into eleven
national divisions-social and welfare.
home economics. agricultural, industri-
al. medical and nursing. motor driving,
general service, health, civics. signaling,
map reading, telegraphy and camping
and definite work under these national
divisions is developed through state and
local organization, the working unit be.
ing detachment Of not less than ten or
more than thirty, under the direction OF
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08
HORSE is STILL
NEEDED FOR WAR
Europe Has Imported Animals From
America Valued at $500 900 900.

Nearly a million horses and more
than quarter of a million mules is
the export record of the United States
in the "a months since the beginning
OF the war A compilation BY the Ma.
| tional City bank Of New York, made
on receipt of the reports of the great
mortality among American horses in
the war zone, shows that the number
of horses exported from the beginning
OF August, 1914. to Che present tine
is in round numbers $4,000 and Of
mules 100000. The stated value of the
horses exported was s194,OO0,O0O and
Of the mules s66,OOO,O0O
The fact that this is mot a cavalry
war" and that automobiles, motor
cycles, flying machines and observa-
tion balloons are performing much OF
the service formerly required of the
horse in war time, does not seem to
have checked the demand for Ameri.
can saddle and draught animals. Ia
the first year of the war the number
OF horses and mules sent out of the
country was. in round numbers, 375,.
600; IN the second year, 10000, ana
in the third year. which ends with
next month win approximate four hun
dred and fifty thousand For the
fiscal year ending with the month Of
June, 1915. which is nearly identical
with the first war year, the number
Of horses exported was 2S9, $40; II
the next year, 357553, and in the nine
months of the present fiscal year,
226.SSs. suggested that the total for
the fiscal year which ends with this
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08
MUST HAVE FULL TITLES.
H0usemaids' Union Won't Stand for
AbbreviatiOn OF Names.

Authorization OF Names.
Detroit Free Press: Miss Mary Ann
Matilda Jemima Smitheringale, is sup.
per ready?" is the correct form that
must be used by the mistress of a well
ordered household at Vancouver, B. c.,
In the future instead of plain Mary
Ann" when inquiries are made con-
cerning the family meals. At least
this is an example Of the demands now
being made by the recently organized
Progressive Houseworkers' League
One of the demands made on the EN-.
ployers Of domestic labor by the league
is that the full title must be used at
all times by the employed to the ser
want No more may the master Of the
household address the butler as Jones.
Smith, James or Jevins"-not If the
league has its way. The new order
must be something after this fashion:
Mr.. Algernon Horatio Jevins, would
you kindly, at your convenience. pro-
vide me with that alcoholic refreshment
which il is my usual custom TO consume
at this hour?"
Besides. the members of the new
league will not work more than eight
hours day and forty-eight hours
week, demanding one full day off, in
seven. The hostess who invites a num-
Der of friends in to dinner may find that
somewhere between the roast and the
dessert the whistle has sounded and
that the butler and the cook have quit.
to say nothing Of the maids. And If
she then dons an apron and proceeds
to take the place Of the union cook or
butler, she Immediately incurs the wrath
Of the league for working in her own
kitchen without a union card.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08
STRONG RUBBER DUE TO SCIENCE
Modern Methods Have Added Materially
to Strength Of Material Used
In Tires.

Few people realize the strength OF
rubber. They are apt to judge rub
ber strength by the rubber articles they
handle every day. Pencil erasers, over.
shoes, and the kind OF rubber bands
that always break In the wrong place
and at the wrong time.
They would be surprised to see some
OF the tests conducted on the rub.
Der that goes into the tread OF an auto
mobile tire at the factory. Give any
man a cord or strip OF such rubber and
let him try his strength on Il. He will
be surprised To find that Il is only after
quite a tussle that he can break IT, II .t
all.
And as for the wearing qualities
a short time ago by blowing sand
blast under enormous pressure on a
piece OF rubber and a piece OF Steel
II was found that rubber actually out.
wore the steel. three to one.
This remarkable strength in rubber
Is not by any means the result OF hap
hazard methods nor guesswork In the
laboratory. Ten years ago the strongest
rubber that they could make would
today be instantly discarded for use
in modern tire. II has been found
that certain ingredients mixed with
rubber under certain conditions.
strengthen Il by degrees over its ma
tural strength. And more remarkable
still Is the fact that rubber can be
thus strengthened without losing any
OF It's original elasticity and bounce.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08
MOTORCYCLES EXTENSIVELY
USED BY ALLIED ARMIES

In the British army 10000 motor.
cyclists are in active service; 10000
Of these are dispatch riders and the
remaining 10000 are in machine gun
batteries, signal corps and convoy serv-
ice. The machines in use embrace
every known make and include many
of American manufacture. Our own
government has become interested IN
the motorcycle as an implement Of
war and is now using them extensive
ly In the army
One Of the duties Of the motor trans
port committee Of the National Council
of Defense is to work out the motor
cycle problem. Shelby A. Falor, OF the
Goodyear Tire & Rubber company. and
president OF the Federation of Ameri-
can Motorcyclists. because of his ex-
tensive acquaintance with motorcycle
affairs, has been made a member OF
this committee.