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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-12

scales detached shine brightly, thus divertinK
the crabs attention from the escaping portion.
(From the article by Professor Dahlgren in
the Journal of the Franklin Instituted
between 1900 and 5000 feet, are decapod
prawns, which, when disturbed, throw out a
stream of luminous substance. The lucifer-
inc is secreted by a large number Of glands,
which pour out the luminous secretions from
hundreds of tiny, hair-like ducts.
"The power of lighting is found developed
in several families Of insects, in such a way
that it appears to have arisen entirely indie
pendcntly. We find it in most primitive
kinds, as we'll as in others Of much higher
organization. The myriapod acquires lumin-
osity by eating or rubbing against the lumi-
nous plant of fungi; or from material Sc
creted in the intestine; or from lateral
glands; or from luminous substance distrib-
uted over the entire body.
"The best known example of insect lumi-
Mostly is that of the beetle called the FREELY
and its larval form of glow worm. There
are hundreds of species Of them scattered all
over the world in all climates.
Light glows in a single cell in the egg
within the body of the female: In the larvae
the light comes from two distinct points,
shining with a steady glow. In adult fire.
flies, the commonest and most ample light
arrangement appears to be an organ cover
ing most OF the entire ventral surfaces of
the sixth and seventh abdominal segments.
".All the light organs consist in two heshy
layers of cells attached to the hypodermis
,oeryed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-12

"A Horizontal Section of the Light Cell Layer
of the Fire F1y-The Tubes Penetrating the
Nuclei of the Large Cells Are "Trasheal
Units" Through Which Oxygen Passes Into
the Lighting Substance, making It Luminous.
The Flicker of the Fire Fly Is Due to "Ex-
h~alation and Inhalation of Air Through
These Tubes. When the Air Is Brought in
the Cells Lights Up-When the Air IL Ex-
PEELED They Become Dark.
"The lighting of various copepods is one
of the best known facts in our knowledge
of the crustaceans. Owning to their small size
there is a suddenness of light. One species
exhibits eighteen light organs. A group of
flat, broad copepods, in the Bay of Naples,
as they move, reflect light in all Of the colors
of the spectrum. One sees them sparkle with
let, orange, etc. In mid-ocean, from depths
1917. by the Star Company. Great Britain Rights
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-12

The Sacrifice Lure" of
the luminous polynoid
worm. The worm is an
article Of diet in the
crabs menu. When it
is cut, the part in the
crabs claws Eliminates
itself brightly, while
the severed part, it's
lights out, sinks away
into a place of safety,
there to recuperate. At
the same time anu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-12
Science iivesMan the Secret e. IrefAN andluminou
4 I0I ! TIT I10y
Fish

Epoch Making Expert
ments at Princeton
University Which Have
Made Available Mature $
Gold Light Will Do
Away with Fuel w aste
and Heat, and May. Solve
the Submarine Problem
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-12

A Cross Section Of q Tap
anese Angler Fish,
Which Produces Large
Amounts of the Lumi-
nous Substance Now
Isolated by Science.
This Substance Is Car
ried in the Grotesque
Spur Shown on the
Fish's Head and Acts
as a Powerful Lamp to
Attract Prey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-12

"A Deep Sea Fish Which Carries Tia Own Head.
Contain the Substances the Princeton Scien-
fists Say Can Now Be Manufactured for Mans
Use, illuminate Thirty Feet Ahead of the
Animal.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20
Society
MUSICAL ART CLUB.

The last meeting of the Musical Art Club was held at the home of Mrs. C. W. Walbert with large attendance and an espe ~iaily enjoyable program. Misses Verago and Adele Johnson. vioiiuists, and Misses Sylvia and Julia Roth pianists gave beautiful u- strumonfal number in concert Miss Joe May Wood gave a lovely reading with a piano accompaniment by Mrs. Harry Christian Mrs De Yampert rendered a pretty solo. Miss Dean Robertson read @ splendid paper, "The Music of the Bible" Miss Louise Homer contributed a lovely vocal solo. Miss Virginia Hunter Of Carruthers- vile. Mo- responded to a request for an instrumental number with piano solo. which was enjoyed. The pro
 ram was declared one of the best of the year
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20
STATE CLOTHIERS
 ORGANIZE TODAY
ARKANSAS IS TO BE PUT IN RANKS OF NAT OVAL ORGANl-
 EATON HERE.
E, N. Johnson. President of Kansas Body, Win Have Charge Of This Feature at B. M League.

This afternoon in the Business Mems League the retail clothiers of the state will form the Arkansas or ganization of this particular business and will take their place in the na- tional body
 E II Johnson. of Atchi.on, Kan, president of the Retail Clothiers' Asso- aiation Of that state. who came to Hot Springs a few days ago after having successfully oreani2cd the clothicrs of Texas, will have charge Of the pre- liminary steps in Hot Springs, and con ideriug the fact that Mir Johnson is no novice in the organization line there is every reason 10 believe that Arkansas win haze ull-fedged and most active body of workers for the national oreanization 10 review at the next convention, which will be held in Chicago in August
 Arthur Katz. who has lined mp the state interests in todays meeting. re. ports that Little Rock will be repre- sented today by at least six of it's clothiers Fort Smith will 3e in line with two Of it's houses; Fayetteville will send one delegate, Helena will have three, Pine Bluff will enroll two, while eleht of the local houses will will also be on hand
 This is Air Johnson's initial visit to this city, lle stated last night that he Nas never in a city the size ot Hot Sprugs that possessed all at- tributes. features and attractions of d as does this great health md pleasure resort In other words, houeh here for only a few days, Mr. Johnson desires 10 ue enrolled in the 1 Boosters Club" and he is eoine lway from Hot Springs singing and | the praises of the Arkansas | spa
 "I am much interested in this city"
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20

he stated. "and am glad ] feel cor. tain those who join the organization will not regret affiliating with the national body Clo,niers all over the United States are joining There is in the New England states at he pres ent time Herman Ritter. the national president who is organizing the cloth- iers in the New England belt, and au- other gentleman in the South, cneag d in the same kind of work lt won't take long to form the oreanization to. morrow, and l am looking forward with pleasant anticipation 10 meeting the Arkansas delegates
 The local committee intend to give a banquet this evening 10 the visit ing delegates The meeting this af- tornoon will be held in the Business Mons League and is scheduled to be called 10 order promptly at o'clock.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20
Mrs. Davis Entertains.

Alr and Mrs sam pavis were hosts last evening to d party of friends in honor oI Miss Louie smith. daughter of NIT. and Mrs. C. Q Smith of Chi caeo, dancing being the form of en- ter,sinmeut at the opening of their beautiful new home on Cedar street. The guests of the evening were Mr.. and Mrs C. O. smith, Miss Lott.c Smith of Chicaco, Mr. and Mrs F M Cohen Mrs. Greulef of Louisiana; Nr. and Mrs W. C Maurice. Mir and Mrs. F. L. Hovlett Judge and Mrs. .C F. Huff Miss Helen Greer, Miss Willie Greer. Mir ana Mrs. John Rice of Chicago, .Mr. Ben James Mir. and
 Mrs. Jack Dempsey. Miss Elsie Will
 son, Mrs Belle Bradley 2lr Ed Brad ley Dir Claude Matrid Miss Mary Jane Finley Mrs. Harold Nucgerid . Uouglos Hotcnkss. J. C. Rush, Mrs.
 Maud Huston and Miss Tue Schultz of Ioui iana, house guest of Mrs. Dempsey
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20

Eaptist Woman's Missionary Union.

It'NA'SN W N'''-tt' S 0'+''
 The ladies of the First Baptist h rch Ntu meet in regular session to- day in tbo church par.or. upstairs. The m.etne will be devotional Mrs E > Althar is president of the orsani lauou. which is union of the Ladies Aid Society and the Womans Mission any Society SYEFE
 Mrs. James B. Evans and child of BrnNey. accompanied by Miss Mamie Wier have arrived for visit to Mir and Mrs. J. R. Wier.
 Mss Louise Horner and Miss Or rude Koehle will leave today for Los Angeles and will visit Miss FIorners grandparents, who reside there.
 Mss Virginia FTunteSFof Carruthers- vile Mo-. is visiting her cousin, Mrs c. w Walbert. eFt sag
 Little Mary Rowles, who has been seriously i'll. is improving.
 A meeting is called this afternoon al
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20

the Temple for o'clock or the forma. ton of the study cla~ Everyone is invited.
 w
 Friends of Mr. and Mrs Oliver Bcns. COG of Florence, Ariz., will regret 10 learn that they lost their home and entire contents by fire the latter part Of last week. Mrs. Benscoe was form erly Miss Mary Ryan of this city anu is a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John IF Ryau. wno reside ou Garland ave- nue. 4.k 2asx,
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20

A meeting is called this afternoon at
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20

Little Mary Rowles, who has been seriously i'll. is improving,
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20
LOTUS CLUB

The Federation Day celebration will be given Thursday by the Lotus Club af the home Of Mrs. J. II. Avery. presi- dent. instead of al the home of Mrs. Claude Marsh as at first announced Fach member will ba allowed 10 bring a rra4I
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20
Miniature Conference to Be Given To day by Woman's Missionary Society.

Miniature ConferehCe 10 Bf owen 'O- day by Woman's Missionary Society.
 The Woman Missionary Society of Central Methodist church anticipate a meeting today ot especial interest. It is planned to repeat in miniature the missionary conference recently held in Pine Bluff when the Little Rock district conference met Tn resu- lar session there lag,
 Mrs. F. NJ. Williams, who is the real conference presiden. will give her ad- dress. The Kinadom of God and Peace" Mrs C. Travis nreuuan presi- dent of the local or-anization will give q devotional number her subject be- ing "Visiou Faith and Service $'. Marion Nelson Woldrip, pastor will give a social service talk entitled,
 Social service ana the Kingdom of God
 All of the members arc urged 10 be present Visitors are welcome.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20
DRESS FORMS.

Mrs. Armstrong Is in the city maS- ing her famous Dress Forms. For in formation call Wocdcock & lawso"'s 2 to pm. or No Dell street, morn ings.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-20

FOR NJ BONE CORSETs phoae 2292 Mr,. F. R. NanLandngham.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
SPY WAR WOULD
STARTLE WORLD
If Government Activities Against Ger
man Agents We're Published
Would Surprise Universe.

Washington July 5.-OnciaIs, vino
for obvious reasons. cannot be quoted.
declared today that # the govern
ment's activities against German spies
in the United States could be pub
Iisbed. the news would startIe the
world.
While not admitting they are con-
WINGED that the spy system was en-
tirely responsible for the massed sub
marine attack on the transport Of
General PeTshings expedition ii was
said that the combined forces of the
state. war navy and justice depart
ments were working in cohesion, and
Systematically uueartbing information
Of an amazing character and Of great
value 10 the government
1t was pointed out that even with
the strictest censorship of mails
cables and press. the European allies
have not been able to meet the sirua-
ton to their complete satisfaction The
problem is OF far greater magnitude
in this country with thousands Of
pliens. an immense border and count
less possible means Of outside COM
municatiOn.
Secret service operations. ueces-
sariIy carried on under cover, are
given little or no publicity and this
fact, officials say. gives rise TO a sur
mise that little has been accomp-
lished
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
BRITISH FOURTH REGARDED
As BIG THING OF THE WAR

Willingly conferred on Great Britain
is the lifting of AngIo-AmeFlcan rela-
tjons 10 a plane of more intimate and
cordial friendship than century OF
time has been able to achieve.
The Times. after gratided general
comment. says there are some Britons
who still de not see American bel
gigerency for what it is. one of the
miracles OF the war and its GROWING
mercy"
1t contends that American iuterven-
ti0n swept away chickering's such as
over the blacklists which al one time
threatened AngIo-American estrange-
menr 1t adds.
"It has stamped the Justice of the
allied cause with the authority OF the
most powerful of neurrals and with
the prestige Of acknowledgment by
the leader Of the western hemisphere.
The political balance Of the universe
shifted when General Pershing' s
troops landed in France, and America
in entering the war has also entered
the world to play in it, we are very
sure. side by side with the allied de
mocracies, a vigorous AID inspiring
part
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
DUBUQUE HOTEL
WRECKED BY FIRE
The Wales, Built s. Years Age, Burns
ID Ground Falling Wallis Crush
Residence Next TIE IL

Dubuque. Iowa. July 5.-Fhe Wales,
also known as the Lorimer. one Of the
oldest and best known hotels ia the
middle west is in ruins this morning.
The result of a fire discovered on the
fifth floor at 30 O'Clock last night The
only other damage done bF the fire was
the crushing in Of a residence build
ing just north Of the hotel when the
walls of the hotel fell
The fire was discovered by hell
boy taking q guest TO his room. The
guests were easily rescued by way OF
the elevator. The fire is supposed TO
have been caused by q piece Of fire
works thrown by neigh bOring cele-
braters through an unused room
An incident Of the fire was the res
cue of an American flag from the flag
pole in front of the building by a
squad of local militia men now IN fed
eraI service.
This building was constructed more
than sixty years ago and while the
walls were of heavy brick construc-
tion. the interior woodwork was Of
heavy hard wood Result of this WAS
the building burned slowly and il was
more than four hours after the dis
covery az the blaze before the walls
fell in
The residence property crushed ny
falling walls of the Wales hotel IS
owned by Mrs Anna Adams, widow Of
the late DIT O. O. ". Adams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
COST0FWAR
ISC0MPARED
WITH PEACE
Figures of Outlay for Fight
ing Forces in 1915 and
1917 Are Given.

Washington July 5.-An idea Of the
enormous cost to maintain America. s
fighting forces is given ia statement
issued by fine committee on public in
formation today- showing the relative
amount expended IN 1915. when the
country was at peace, and 10 be ex-
pended this year
Subsistence. for instance. which in
1915 was supplied at the modest cost
OF So soc goo this year mas been pro-
vfded for inn the appropriation estl-
mates at $I33 600 600
Clothing and camp garrison equip
meut which two years ago were hal
for S6.500.O00 will cost this gear
1921 600. 600
Ordnance stores and supplies which
In 1915 were furnished for only S7UU.-
coo this year viii cost more than
5lG600J. 600
Manufacture of arms which in 1915
cost $3.50 600 This year viii cost more
than 500 100000
Ammunition for small arms which
in 1915 was had Al $4,000 this year
Will cost SI4S. 600 .000
Transportation which i'm 1915 was
furnished at S13000000 this year will
cost 1922 100000
Regular supplies which in 1919 cost
$10.000.000 this year VIII cost @Ilo,-
600 .000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
A ttacks 2 Girls;
Kills One. Hurts
Other and Flees

Detroit. Mich. JuIv Selling two
.fft4t, u4,.,- So. ,,-,.., ,,;..i.5... an.
'1'li7 5-'L9 pay ms
eFs In Sylvan garden, near WOODWARD
avenue and the nine mile road yes
sar5a,. . man ,,-y,, 81. eaf5 r., have 3,,ar
.. 10 -. - - -.
yer oi l1'is No'iisi ~ 'ttA ''t''liss O. u
Detroit suburb for the last TWO
months. bound them together and then
shot them killing Hone irene Alex
ander II wears did and seriously
wonndfnp F,lizabafh SfiIvers n Borh
Girls we're ATTACKED after they had
E., sI-ot
r. sfa,,s-,- .-l,,rro4 s, +hirl,o+
- - .-,,,,,l4 g..,.-,,i,5 FOR
49,. a.. ,,, - 80 l. i- 80 t,eor-,-
tta4 +i,o sf5tya- g.ss I,-i77o IN vait far
one If the women in fha pfcnie party.
Aocordira ~ rho dissertation Of fine
ela<-ar pivo1 h., Inc St51vars afrl he rs
lie -. % ,.,,rs old f@of in
-, 80 - -, -. .to,r--..I
e-.ft
-TShe MAJ, oa-rfa5 = socl, when ba an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
The War Today

with Russia proving that her
army, now rPhabilitated, can
strike telling blows again. the en-.
fente forces apparently are pre-
pairing 90 resume the forward
movement on the western front.
Notable activity IS developing In
Belgium. Germany senses the
trend Of things there without
question and extraordinary efforts
by her airmen To find out what Is
going on behind the British lines
are reflected in the official state
ments.
Prom all appearances the Ger
mans are having poor success.
Iondon's report last night. for
instance. Shove nine German air.
plans put dut Of action 10 one
lost ny the British.
That the British blow VIII faIl
north Of ATras IN the German eX-
pecfation.
In this connection il Is IN ne
noted that the British in a local
operation last night pushed their
lines forward slightly on a COO
ward front southwest Gf HOlle-
beke IN Belgium.
eeneraI Petain, gH the French
front. is bending his efforts to-
ward retaining intact all the COM
manding positions his troops now
occupy. The latest German at
tempt to Wrest control 0f an inn
portant sector on the Aisne from
hi mnot only came To nanght
" ith exceptionally heavy German
losses, hut the French in their re-
action took a salient near Cerny
from the Germans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
TEUTON EMPERORS
BLOCK WORLD PEACE

stockholm July 5-Tbe Holland
Scandinavian socialist committee pub
fishes a long communication issued by
the Belgian delegation in which the
Belgians say that they do moi believe
a durable peace to be possible with
tae Hohenzollern and Hapsbure dynas-
ties retaining their present power.
They would not refuse TO meet repre-
seBtatives of The Austrian and major
ity German socialists they say. if re
nouncing their present errors they
take sides openly and in q MANLY way
afainst their emperora."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
EFFORT BEING MADE
TO END SHIP STRIKE

New York, July Negotiations he
tween the striking shipyard workers
and % shIpbuilding companies IN and
about the port of New York were IN
der way here IN an effort to avert q
strike of the men for minimum daily
wage Of $3.50 It was estimated that
about Geo men Of the 1900 employ
81 In the zhipyards we're out on strike
The wage increase asked by the men
is about so cents above the present
scala
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
BROTHER OF FORMER
GREEK KING LEAVES

Athens. Tuesday, July delayed
1t lis announced that General Hara-
lambs. who was war minister in the
cabinet OF Premier Zaimis. viii be as
pointed chief of tn general staff. The
officers Of the national defense army
will be received by King Alexander on
Thursday.
Prince Nicholas. brother Of former
King Constantine. and his family, have
sailed for italy on The yacht Amphi-
theatre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
Lands STARTS TO
QUESTION SLACKERS

Freep0rt. III. July Individual
questioning of each Of nearly $50
sIackers. brought into federal court
here today for sentence in connection
with ti-registratioH activities at
Rockford. was begun by Judge Ian
dis. Most of them said they would
not register now, and even if given the
opportunity. and gave opposition to
war as their reasons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
FREE POLAND SAID
TO BE RUSSIAN AIM

Washington. July 5.-Gomplete in
dependence for Poland and wide de
gree of self government for Finland,
Ukraine and other subsidiary nation
lities OF Russia was said today by Am
bassador BakhmetieH 10 be the OBJ
ject of the new Russian government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
Bulletins

Pefrograd. July "a German
airplane attack on the Russian
aviation base on the south end OF
The island Of 0ezl, of the Guil of
Riga, was rendered futile by gun
IRE from Russian ships aud land
batteries. SAYS am official an-
heuncemeRt today.
London. JulY THE house of
ecommonS acting yesterday on the
Franchise reform bill. or, rs il Is
aaieiaIly known, the representa-
Zen of the peoples bill. decided
?! vote Of POI to I69 10 reject
me principle Of proportional rep
feSentation.
fetrOgrad. July 5--The govern
ment t0daF abolished all decora-
aie orders except those awarded
zer service IF distinction In war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
AUTO GOES INTO
RIVER; FOUR DIE

Hardin, III. July 5-Nr and Mrs.
George Houghtlin and their 4-year-old
son of JerseyviIle, Ill. and Miss Rena
johnson of Los Angeles, Cal. were
drowned in the Illinois river here last
night when Houghtliu drove his au-
tomObiIe off a ferry boat,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-05
RE:CORDGAIN
ON 500 YARD
LINE IN WEST
Smash Started in Belgium,
Belief Prussia War Head
Warns of Thrust.

Petr0grad. July 5.-Anstro-ffer-
man forces I'm Galici8 yesterday
attacked the Russian advanced
posts east of Brzezany. hut we're
driven of by the Russian artillery
fire, the war office announced
today.
To the east Of the Narayuvka
two attacks were delivered after
artillery fire on Russian positions
near Lipnicadolna. Both were res
pulsed.
London. July 5-The British made
an attack last night southwest Of
Hollebeze. i'm Belgium near the Ypres
canal Today's official statement says
the British line was advanced on a
front Of 500 yards
The announcement follows.
Southwest of Hollebeke we al
vansed our lines slightly on a front
of SEQ yards Last night we carried
out successful raids in the vicinity Of
Wietje and Newport. and captured
several prisoners
EFFECTS British Drive.
Copenhagen, July Lieutenant
Won Stein. Prlssian minister Of war
and state told a committee of the
German reiChstag yesterday. accord
ing to dispatches reaching here. that
further British offensive was ex-
pected north of Arras where Cen
eral Haig apparently is preparing ac-
tioas on a large scale The minister
said the abandonment of the SaIonih
campaign was improbable but he re-
garded the Italian offensive on the
Isonzo and in the Tyroi as shattered.
His views on the Russian offensive
are unreported If expressed.
Sum Duel AT Yerdun.
Paris. AuIzr 5.-Today's Off cial state
ment reports heavy artillery sighting
near MoronviIljers in the Champagne
and Hill 304 on the Verdun front.
Activity in Bumanla.
Berlin. July 5. tvia LondUn) .--There
was little fighting activity yesterday in
eastern Galicia, where the Russians
have been conducting an offensive
says the official statement issued to-
day By the German war office On the
fronts defended by Field Marshal Won
Mackensen and Archduke Joseph IN
Rumanja greater local activity was re-
ported.