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New-York tribune., 1917-12-16

TNHE value Of radium. paint and
other luminous compounds in war
l. fare is recognized by an English
firm which is turning out numerous luml-
nous devices for use at the front. Some OF
these are briefly described in "Metallur-
rical and Chemical Engineering" There
i night marching compass, Of which
more than 100000 are being used by the
Allied armies: a linen collar beacon, which
is merely a linen tab presenting a lumi-
nous surface Of ten square inches, to be
attached to the back Of the tunic. Thus
when the first line Of men goes over the
t,p they are not mistaken for enemies IN
the dark by the second line.
SPIKED beacons made in the shape Of
large buttons "a inches in diameter)
have luminous painted top covered with
transparent celluloid and mounted on
, small steel spike. Affixed to short
wooden stakes driven in the ground about
thirty feet apart, they afford guide to
relief parties going back and forth in the
dark.
Luminous tape, particularly useful for
night movements, is placed on the ground
and secured by stakes or stones TO pre-
vent shifting by the wind. The account
proceeds:
The tape layer places the tape in posi-
hon during the day choosing a safe path
ACROSS the country and diverting from the
straight path according to the condition OF
he ground The path should be wide enough
fsr men TO march four abreast up one side
o the tape and returning the other side, say,
al about twelve feet wide Where this
h not possible, the tape layer makes a break
IN the tape every few yards and starts again
continuously when the path Is wider Any
OBSTACLE iD the way, such as tree or post,
s'uld have small length Of tape tied around
Il
But should a ditch come across the path
hwould lay short pieces Of the tape at right
angles on either side Of the ditch. In case
o. The ditch being over four feet deep, the
ean should have a luminous beacon win
nn and write on il the depth Of the ditch,
n'o the width, with a special pencil, snd
pace It by the tape, when near the ditch.
These luminous beacons have been used
'r signalling silently by night They are
'peeiaily useful in trenches which are in
e0ss proximity TO the enemy, saving the
hsed Of whispering the words Of command.
No. size beacon will carry mes
age distance Of twenty yards. The
iFaaling can be either done with the Morse
wee OF By describing large capital letters OF
A' alphabet the reverse way, and by the
asha waving them in the air. The Royal En-
Vaeers were the first TO use these devices.
The tspe is also very useful for r. A. NJ. c
sa-lhe tape layer by daylight choosing
any level ground TO guide the stretcher
.'.'tfs, thus saving their tabor in the dark
sa' less jolting 10 the wounded. Moreover,
sSaps afford q mark for the enemy, whereas
~, ~es can be seen only by those imme-
"'sH over It."
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16

TN AN effort to increase home food pro-
duction the English government has
- been making experiments to further
the use Of electricity as a stimulus to crop
growing. At one station, near Hereford,
experiments are being conducted by the
Department of Agriculture, under the
of Professor w. II. Blackman,
of the Imperial College Of Science and
Technology. Details of the methods en-
ployed are given in "The Electrical Ex-
perimenter':
"In the Hereford experiments the high
tension alternating current is TO be used.
Spring wheat barley, oats and clover will be
dealt with, and fertilizers of various types
will also be used in these experiments.
THE method adopted is TO stretch over the
field 20 be treated a number Of thin wires on
loles. something like low telegraph wires
but high enough for loaded wagons 70 pass
The wires are supported by
high tension insulators on posts in long
parallel spans thirty feet apart"
One account is quoted in "1hc Electrical
as stating that the charge
fizzes off from the wires with sound
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16
When Pipes and Flasks Have
Become Junk
MOVEMENT is afoot for supplying

A MOVEMENT is afoot for supplying
~ soldiers in the trenches with Bibles.
Anent this matter an editorial in "The
Christian Intelligencer' discourses as fol-
lows:
"The question, what are you driving att
may be put to the solicitors lined up for the
call Of the private secretary's next as lie
ushers out one caller to usher in another to
see his Liege Lord The Red Cross. Young
Mems Christian Association, and Armenian
and Syrian Relief causes have been heard
from, and the demand for tobacco and eig-
srettes, with kindred comforts. stands - the
door, The one great appeal is now that OF
the American Bible Society for 100000 10
put New Testament into the hands and
heart Of every soldier and sailor in the mill
tary service of the government. We may
use the phrase, Help US. o Lord, II it be
Thy will.' in any other plea. Here we are
confident that we are doing God service, and
even IL the enemy should capture the cargo
il might do even better service than we dare
dream.
"The possession Of the sacred book in the
vest pocket may be superstitiousiy regarded
as q defence against bullets, but i Is surely
q cnaPm IN the breast III not on tue pteast
Of the owner. II helps the defender Of the
Republic TO maintain his courage and COM
posure, and at least commends tho conscience
Of the Khaki lad to his misguided assaiant.
"Of all the treasures found on the body
Of the slain, though dyed with his lifeblocd.
1t would be the most coveted by fond mothers
and proud fathers. OF all the keepsakes in
after years the soldier himself would prize
it on his return when rings and meerschaum
pipes and TASKS are counted as mere junk
yes, the fotsam and jetssm along the angry
sea Of life"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16
From The Electrical Experimental

ionization of atmosphere is of but second
airy Importance.
"They maintain the main effect Of the dis
charge is noticeable on the soil, and that
soils. heavily manured are more effectively
benefited by reason Of the latent humidity.
The active result upon the soil is apparently
due to the release and nitrifcation essential
10 the wellbeing of plant life. The dark
green foliage and the building I'D Of new
tissue are evident proofs Of the greater vigor
and increased growth cf the plant Further
more, confirmation is provided Of the fact
that sunlight is detrimental for the discharge
70 be in operation at the same time more
successful working is obtained at sunrise and
eunseD; a time switch can be automatically
arranged to switch the current on and of az
these times
"This fact also emphasizes the approximate
degree Of humidity necessary for the success
cf the discharge, rs the amount OF dew or
latent humidity prevalent az these periods
is more or less helpful whereas in heavy
rain the discharge is inclined to run to waste
owing t0~insuation troubles. II must be
horne in mind that the intensified and recti-
ned voltage % 5000 volts 20 100 600 volts
bss 10 be dealt with in very different man
ner from the ordinary electric light voltage"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16
Mobilizing the MINI

DAUL orders the thoughts into the canton
i ment OF constructive observation. Thsrs
they are to be guarded by the peace Of
God. There they are TO be delivered fron
anxious counsels, restless timidities, con
slant worryings. There they are to b,
trained in the business Of capturing truth
honor, justice. purity, beauty and every GOOD
thing. They are to learn how to cross No
Mans Land and bring back blueprints OF
praise. They are to learn how to cross
through clouds Of poison gas called eynieism
and pessimism. They are to gain ability to
overcome all armored depressions and in
trenehed lamentations. They are 10 learn
how TO ind the range and tran the big guns
or the positive constructive facts Of life
The CoHgrcgationalist and Advance.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16
Religion After the War

WHAT, asks "The Baltimore Ameri-
w can," will be the outcome, for the
churches, of all this worldwide struggle?
Will they experience renewal Of inspira-
ton and power? Or will their sway be
shattered? The writer in this paper re-
plies confidently:
"The answer is to be found in the expert
ence of the world in all past seasons OF
stress Out from the turmoil will come re-
lgion braced and advanced through the re-
s.rve forces upon which it will draw. Al
ready there are manifestations OF an in
CURRY into the deeper things OF the spirit.
Already there is manifest a serious sense Of
obligation TO and dependence upon God that
has not been so pronounced. Already tho
mystical might Of holiness is making its de-
mands heard and felt. Already the churches
Ac preparing 10 take on new esrnestness
and TO seek tho depth and heights, the
length and breadth, Of the love and the power
Of God.
"It may be that much OF the customary
methods and materials Of the churches have
become worn and lifeless. II may be that
much Of this is to be discarded. IL may be
that as the sense Of brotherhood Of man Is
wIdened in the new international activities
ard solidarity Of the nations there win come
about a breakdown OF the artificial denomi-
national lines sufficiently for equivalent sol
idarity TO be developed among the churches.
1t may be that out from the passing Of the
old shall emerge q revelation new In the
sense Of its attitude for the newer times and
strong in the power to bring religion TO bear
Upon the newer conditions Of society"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16

II should say am. | attended so many
luncheons and teas in aid Of the starving
Belgians last week | had to call in a
stomach specialist. Judge.
eyes, madam" said Chicago salesman,
this is the most exquisite dinner set we
ever handled. The price is $780,"
"I'll take it," said the lady on the other
side of the counter, "if you'll agree to mark
it Imitation-Price, $685."
"Of course, madam, but-er-thats
rather an odd request"
81 realize that, but want to deceive our
servant girl."-Harper's.
Him 0earning to watz)-Is it hard to
reverse? Her-No; just take your foot
off my right one and put it on my left
Princeton Tiger. o.. ssa
He gazed into her lovely eyes
With some concern.
A love affair, so you surmise.
Read on and learn.
He gazed away, but not with bliss,
We heard him wheeze,
"You have astigmatism, miss,
Ten dollars, please"
Kansas City Star.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16
DIR. Prince Argues It's the Sol,
dier's Fear Which Causes
Shell Shock

low their exposure TO the phenomenon
popularly supposed TO constitute its cause
that they fall victims TO it. At least, such
is DR.. Princes theory. II is not really
such surprising theory in the light OF re-
cent psychological tendencies. To the ele-
ment Of fear is now attributed much avoid
able suffering. The attitude Of mind has
become what may be termed the key 10
much Of the modern diagnosis. So, in the
present case, "the paralysis, dumbness and
loss of memory" as the writer in The
Wadswcrth Gas Attack" points out, "are,
at bottom, examples of the dire physical
consequences that may flow from wrong
attitude Of mind, false and unhealthy
belief"
According to Dr. Prince, if the soldiers
could only rid their minds Of this belief,
she'll shock would abruptly cease to be the
serious medical problem it is to-day. In
accordance with this theory, Dr. Prince
suggests that all soldiers, officers and men
and military surgeons be given instruc-
tions for the prevention of shell shock. II
should, he urges, be carefully explained to
the soldier that
Shell shock is form Of hystera. that it Is
due 70 fear and not to physical trauma. there
is little danger, and nothing may be feared.
In this way il is 10 be expected that
an anticipatory attitude Of mind OF healthy
preparedness (instead Of fear and mystery
would be formed; and also that fear when
she'll exploded in the neighborhood without
manning the soldier would be so minimized
as not to produce the psyeho-neurosls"
Every soldier, urged this authority,
ought to know that it is vital he develop
firm conviction that unless an exploding
shell causes actual wounding it is with
out power to steal away either memory
or speech or to turn him into helpless
paralytic.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16

a road under repair. But be careful that
the driver does not make noise like cab
going over human body.
The essential thing is to interest the
driver in your personal affairs. If you see
a cab rushing along, stand in the road.
When the cab pulls up ask the driver if
he would like to see your cigarette pict-
ures.-Punch Uondon).
"We don't want prices to go up here as
they've gone up in Europe" said Senator
Jones, of Washington.
81 heard the other day about French
wine merchant who said to an old patron:
"Look here, sir, if you won't pay me
for that wine you just bought before the
war, at least send me back the empty
bottles.'
"Humph, said the former patron,
glass has gone up a lot, you know. What
cash allowance do get per bottle""-
Detroit Free Press.
loorwalker-Hurry out, madam. The
stores afre Mrs. Bargains-Oh, is it?
Then I'll just wait for the fire sale
Boston Transcript.
care you doing any war relief work."
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16

ur Turkish greed for Egypt died
II bor8 In whatever guise It may
revive in the future, the fact re
.bst for the present all hope of
Hs'a' . tbe Suez Canal and invading
. ,'llns has lapsed. The fan Of Jerusalem
lssP, .. Gear Of any such project at rest ac-
7.'5 US 70 the military critics.
''.~as IT, oncle Of Jerusalem's deiverance
in'' Fgyrt rather into The limelicht, at
E'ls. 80 The moment. And in Egypt is
f's' abscrve3 q curious national complex
|" r. r. vii probably be revelation to many
-. Who still look at Egypt as kind
= or;crtal rerdrzyops Of d cosmopolitan
~. 70 learn that even that restricted
- ,,.,..,sbip had been jealousy guarded
" ~ foreign intrusion. Only natives; /;
aOL ~ descendants Of Turkish parents
~. ~. !, tbe country. and, finally, the fam
S "" - those foreigners who lived there
~, ~, :, least January I, 1S4S, could claim
~. 49,, rights. even in their restricted
s 60 In the eyes of international law
=. Tovptians were and remained subjects
81 Turkey. ,
" ~. whole situation almost suddenly
,..,o5 with the minute Turkey Joined
-. -. Central Powers. The birth Of new
Tcvut was indeed announced to the world
= % hat historical December day three
..,r, sgo. For nothing could be more er-
so,sous . than to suppose that British su-
.'-,intv merely replaced that Of the Padi-
,s,b The new British. protectorate ex-
...s.s, an international obligation on the
~ If England to safeguard the country
.-.;,s. outside attacks and to guarantee
;, ,+,bilitv in the interior. Although the
rzvptian state, in exchange for this ser
v.s surrenders its exterior autonomy, It's
;r.srnational personality subsists.
The national status Of the individual
;,t,bi,art Of the country has undergone
:, Modification whatever. The treaties Of
yr,pt with foreign countries remain in
viSor the British resident of Egypt con-
srn.s 70 be a foreigner and the laws OF
,y+rsdition between Great Britain and
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16

presented in Gas Logic" thus:
Down on South Street, where every breeze
blows salt and the sailor blouse is an indis-
pensable part Of every lounge suit, stands
thirteen-story building with lighthouse on
top. When the seamen in the merchant ser
vice under any friendly flag put into port and
see the light streaming out from South Street
they feel u warm glow at the prospect OF
the welcome ahead For the light rays prom
isc shelter in the Seamen's Church Institute
y-linen-and- Bible-on- the table shelter,
good food with plenty Of frosted goodies that
done grow in ships galleys, and smoking
reading and billiard rooms, where all hands
can be sociable.
Probably there is no port in the world in
which Just this sort of haven is provided for
seamen. and they who are so often the prey
Of beach combers' find at the institute all
pleasures and comforts with a pay-as-you-go
plan. There they see what they are paying
for and stay in a clear-seeing condition. The
superintendent, the Rev. Archibald r. Mans
field, says that with so much that is whole
some provided the attractions of strong drink
are lessened decidedly. This thought is
forced home so strongly in all corners OF
the friendly-looking building that ii is no sur
prise TO hear a group of sailors in the billiard
room Joining in close harmony in:
Sixteen men on a dead mans chest,
Yo-ho-ho and bottle Of lemon soda.
Undoubtedly, one Of the chief attractions
TO seamen who have been accustomed to bunk
with many mates in the forecastle is the sep
arate room privilege For the modest toll OF
twenty-five cents a sailor can have pleasant
room looking out over the sea or the city, or
for fifteen cents he can have spotless bed
in large. airy dormitory
"a recent addition on the top floor is
navigation and marine engineering school,
where ordinary seamen and officers can all
prepare for higher rank. On the roof just
above the school a new feature, unique in
nautical schools, is rapidly nearing compile
ton. This is an imitation ships bridge and
chart room, where observations will be taken
"Often the institute is put to emergency
uses, and il is equipped with hospital de-
partment, where examinations are made and
temporary housing Of patients is sometimes
undertaken. group Of twenty Russian sail
ors from a torpedoed ship was put up several
weeks ago until funds came in for them. In
spite of their recent mishap they went hap
PLY about in their beribboned caps, chatter
ing among themselves-if Russian can be
chattered."
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16
inc Kite Balloon in War

WHHE observation balloon has been
ore Of the important discoveries
Of the war" observes q writer
aviation" who continues:
q h value is indicated by the rapid growth
A. 0 personnel and craft. IL is found to-
49,. W every front, and almost every mile Of
r,.sn"nt, Tor the excellent reason that il has
b, nso e, indispensable 70 the modern army in
s,.. Se Observation kite balloon. as at present
f,ls' vas the invention Of Captain Won Sigs-
,,,s. ~o Major Won Parseval, Of the German
p,,.ad Pr and the craft were constructed by the
,r,.s Aigship Company The British
o., gol It's first idea Of the kite balloon
t,ss, es 5eigiens. Early IN 1915 Squadron
sn,A ping) Commander Maitland was so
Il. 81. .npressed by the excellent service il
4 s,sss s..'ns the BELGIAN artillery that he laid
&. ESsN' Tor similar equipmsn. hefore the
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16
The Seaman's Welcome in South Street

RELIANT service seamen,
when they put in from
sea, do not by any means
find New York minus the
welcome for which long
voyaging is bound to
make them long. One
phase of this welcome is
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16
Scanning the Wit
of the Day

But how to get a cab without whis.s
Ting - that is the problem" - Evening
News.
A VERY good plan is to purchase a
~ campstool and sit down in the
Strand until a taxicab breaks
down. When you are sure that the driver
is not looking step inside.
Taxi drivers are human, and if caught
young can be made so tame that they will
take fares by the hand.
An excellent plan is to make a noise like
New-York tribune., 1917-12-16
Matters Touching Religion
The Efficacy of Prayer

f(VN THAT degree of certainty in
to anticipate as a result OF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
ANOTHER HONOR IS
 LANDED BY TX. LEE
Local Shooter Is Victor in ShOOt-Off for National
 Title

telegram this morning from the Ma tional Rifle association to the Athletic club advised that T. K. Lee of Birming championship of the United States in the recent small-bore match in which he competed against the best riflemen in the country.
 It will be remembered that Lee tied with three others in the first match with perfect scores. The shoot-otf was delayed for one cause and another until a few days ago, on account of one of the com petitors being in the army and additional time had to be granted him. War de partment officials came to Birmingham to witness Lees shooting in the match. His score was 496 out of 500 or an average of 991-5 out of each 100, a remarkable score in itself, though not as good as his first trial.
 This is the most important rifle match of the year, and great deal of inter- est fras been manifested. It is the first time in Lees career that he has been tied in a big match, and had to win out by
 second shoot-off
 The prize in the match is a gold medal diamond set. the medal itself weighing Is pennyweights of pure gold and the title of champion of the United States. Lees friends are busy congratulating
 him on this additional victory with the rifle.
 The match was fired indoors, at bull S. eye one-half an inch across, and out of l50 shots fired altogether in the match, first and second trials of Lee, 145 Of them landed inside the small circle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23

Some there are who think Hoppe ab- normal Nothing Is further from the truth.
 Hoppe, in the parlance of sport, is a regular guy" Away from the billiard table he is no different than any other 29-year-young man, excepting, perhaps, that he is much better looking than the average.
 Hoppe, on the other hand, isn't par ticular under what conditions he plays. He prefers, of course, to have com fortable surroundings. But if the room is a trfle cold he figures that it is nc colder for him than it is for the man he is playing. If the cushions are too hard or the table otherwise defective, he fig ures the same way-that the other feI- low is as much handicapped he. In brief, Hoppe will not admit that con ditions can be such as to preclude hin from playing in good form or that any situation may be conceived whereby he providing that his hands or feet are no tied, cannot show superiority over tht | man he plays.
 A dozen years ago there was flock O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23

Willie Hoppe, champion billiard player of the world, will give two exhibitions at the Birmingham Athletic club on De- tober F. according to an announcement made yesterday by Secretary J. B. Bea- win. The exhibitions will start at 4:3O and S:30 o'clock.
 Hoppe has never been seen in action here and his coming will undoubtedly stir local billiard enthusiasts. Hoppe, 1t has been said. is the most highly devel- oped, the most nearly perfect world s champion that ever lived.
 Every sport has had it's worlds cham pions. We have had John l.. Sullivan, Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Jeff fries. Joe Cans, Battling Nelson, Terry McGovern, Abe Attell Frank Gotch, Me- Loughlin, Ty Cobb, Mike Kelly, but not one, not a single man jack of them, has stood as pre-eminently in his particular profession or sport as Hoppe does in his or as pre- -eminently as he probably will continue to stand until his whiskers touch the tops of his shoes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-23
PREPARATIONS FOR BIG SERIES STARTS Comiskey Deeply Affected by News of White Sox
 Victory

Chicago, September 22.-News of the Chicago Americans victory in Boston yesterday, which gave them the Ameri can league pennant for 1917, set in mo- ton at once preparations for the worlds series games here. The stands in the White Sox park will be enlarged to ac- commodate several thousand more spec tators in an effort to take care of the avalanche of applications for seats which began to arrive by special delivery, pri- vate messengers and telegraph.
 Charles A. Comiskey, owner Of the White SoX, was deeply affected by the news for which he and his friends of the team have waited since 1906, the last time the Chicago Americans were par ticipants in a world series. He tele- graphed Manager Rowland urging him to buy the players the best dinner in Bos- ton and in congratulating the team said
 '.The fondest hopes of all Chicago, of wonderful legion of White Sox fans and of myself have been realized after Il years of patient waiting