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q much easier task than American
destroyer commanders have laid out
for them.
They do not see a Pipe four or hve
inches in diameter. with lenses at the
top swishing through the water or dis
appearing during the rather slow
process Of submerging Of = U-boat
Instead they see, if they are fortunate
enough, a slender pipe not more than
one and one-half inches in diameter
shoot up above the surface and dis
appear within a few seconds. It is
the telescopic periscope that may be
operated from a depth Of several feet.
All underwater craft now are equip
type which. through photographs and
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drawings. has been impressed upon

drawings. has been Impressed upon
many people.
The operation Of the periscope 10
controlled to q large extent by q
very delicate instrument, which de-
notes to the U-boat commander the
condition Of the sea at the surface.
If it is comparatively smooth, which
enhances the danger Of detection. he
need raise the periscope only a
few inches above the surface. II
it is rough. he must raise the eye
higher, but he really is in not as great
danger as IL the water was calm, be-
cause it is difficult for an observer on
another ship to see the small instru-
ment in a heavy sea.
The instrument is controlled by
water pressure. which varies with the
height and violence OF the waves and
shows actual surface conditions on an
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Americans in Bald.

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN
LORRAINE. Tuesday, September 8
(by the Associated Press).-American
airmen successfully bombed Longuyon
twice today.
About thirty airplanes flew over
the German lines last night and DROP
ped q few bombs.
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'A[L|EDFUERS WORK
EATDESTRUCT|0N.
Americans and British Raid
Enemy Airdrome-Rhine
Provinces Bombed.
AIRMEN BUSY IN BATTLE

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. September 3.-American
and British airmen in an air raid on
tho German airdrome at vassenaere.
Belg ium. have caused great damage.
according to an announcement made
here today. A gasoline and oil dump
was set on fire. anu this in turn 1g-
nited an ammunition dump and also
six fokker biplanes. Two other ma
chimes were destroyed by direct hits
by bombs, and a large Gotha hangar
was completely burned.
The pilot of British two-seater
was attacked by seven hostile ma
chimes. The enemy fired explosive
bullets and the pilot was hit hve
times in the left leg. Although MS
ceeded in landing his machine behind
the British lines.
Rhine Provinces Bombed.
The British Independent air force
within the past twenty-four hours
has dropped fifteen tons OF bombs on
German military works in tho Rnlne
provinces.
Three raids were made on the Ger
man airdrome at Buehl. Three
hangers were demolished and direct
hits were obtained on many others;
The railways At Ehrang, four miles
northeast Of Treves. were ATTACKED
from a height of ninety feet ana
every bomb scored a direct hit.
At Saarbru ecken. forty miles south-
east Of Treves, the Burbach works
and railways were bombed.
Operations Are Detailed.
The air ministry this evening i. is- :.
sued the following statement dealing
with recent aerial operations:
I'm addition to the attacks ALREADY
reported on the hostile airdrome at
Beuhl on the morning Of the I'd In
slant. our squadrons on the afternoon
of the Cd instant again attacked the
same objective. Very good results
were obtained. Moro hangers were
hit and a fire was started. All our
machines returned safely.
ION the night Of September 2-3 our
teen tons Of bombs The Beuhl air
drome was again heavily attacked
and the following targets bombed:
The Eurbach works and the railways
at Saarbrucken and Ehrang and the
Boulay airdrome. Several fires were
started At Beuhl three hangers
were demolished and direct hits were
obtained on many others. The attack
was carried out at an altitude from
500 to 900 feet. More than fifteen
tons Of bombs were dropped on this
airdrome in twenty-four hours.
''The railways at Ehrang were at.
tackled from a height of 900 feet and
every bomb obtained a direct hit. A
fire was started in the Burbach works
(Saarbrucken) and very good bursts
were observed. All our mach1nes re-
turned safely"
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Drop Thirteen Tons of Bombs.

Our bombing planes droppd more
than thirteen tons of bombs in the
region Of Chavignon, Anizy and Bran
court. During the night our bomb
ing machines continued their work.
Sixteen tons Of projectiles were drop
ped on stations. bivouacs and rail-
ways behind the enemy front. The
situation at Flavy-le- -Martel received
six tons and two violent fires broke
out. Three tons were dropped on
cantonments in the region of Jussy
and four tons on the stations at
Guignicourt and Maison Bleue, giving
excellent results. Our bombing ma
chimes also used several thousand
cartridges against enemy bivouacs.
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HEADS LUMBER DEPARTMENT,
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Creates New Bureau,

Creation Of q new department in the
Emergency Fleet Corporation to deal
with the lumber supply has been an
nounced by the shipping board. W. J.
Hayman, who has been assistant lum-
Der administrator. has been chosen as
head Of the new section. with the title
Of general lumber superintendent.
]. H. Kirby had been lumber admin
istrator. but it was recently reported
that he had been relieved Of his duties
and the statement today announcing
the change says his ONCE and that OF
The lumber headquarters. which
are now at New Orleans, will be
moved to Philadelphia to centralize
control Of activities.
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H, B, WALKER TO MANAGE
COASTWlSE SHIP LINES

II. B. Walker, president Of the Old
Dominion steamship line, has been
placed in charge Of all coastwise steam
ships operated by the railroad admin
istration and will succeed the railroad
Administrations coastwise steamship
advisory committee, Of which L. ].
Spence was chairman.
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PERISC0PE VERY ELUSIVE
IN SUBMARINE HUNTING
Visible Only Ten Seconds in One
Instance in Which U-Boat Was
Put Out Of Action.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
AN IRISH PORT, August 15.-If the
popular conception of the periscope
and the manner in which it is brought
to the surface and lowered were ac-
curate, chasing submarines would be
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Airmen In Battle Zone.

OF the work of the airmen in the
battle zone, an official communication
this evening says:
September our airplanes worked
all day in front of the advancing bat
tie line behind which our observa-
ton balloons followed closely. Our
airmen were frequently attacked by
large formations of hostile machines.
but persisted in their various tasks.
THE targets offered by the retiring
Germans were reported to our artil-
lery and contact with our infantry
and tanks was continued. Concen-
trations Of hostile troops and trans
port along the road were engaged
with bombs and machine guns; hos
tile anti-tank guns were silenced and
supplies of small arms ammunition
were dropped to our infantry in the
forward zone.
Many aerial encounters took place.
We destroyed ten German machines
and drove two down out of control.
Our missing machines amounted to
twenty. Twenty-four tons of bombs
were dropped during the day and
night following"
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in fha shin.

Indicator in the ship.
In one successful tight with . u
boat 1t was estimated that tho peri
scope was visible less than ten sec
onds. It came up very close to =
destroyer. doubtless . great deal
closer than the submarine commander
had reckoned. and whom he realized
his peril he attempted TO scurry away.
But depth charge was dropped and
German submarine power decreased
by one boat.
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Within the last few days twelve
young men have been arrested in
Putnam county, Tenn, in connection
with tho murder Of Roland vitito.
who was shot from ambush and NOR
tally wounded while riding to his
home from q party in the community
on the niHht Of August %.
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Work of French Fliers.

PARIS, September (aviation).-
On September our aviators were
particularly active along the whole
front They did important work.
Our observers increased their recon-
naissances over the enemy lines.
They took about 100 photographs OF
the battle zone. Our infantry airmen
chronicled the advance OF our troops.
reported on the enemy batteries In
action and. in liaison with the artil-
lery, co-operated In the destruction
of enemy centers of resistance.
Numerous engagements were fought,
in the course Of which nineteen
enemy planes were brought down or
put out of action and nine captive
balloons were burned.
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John T. Thombs was electrocuted at
Montgomery, Ala, Sunday night when
he attempted to turn on an electric light
and came in contact with q highly
charged wire which hurled him Into
a tub Of water, carrying the wire
With him.
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INTEND TO MARCH?
THEN NOTIFY BERMAN

All Red Cross parade unit chair
men should notify e. B. 'Berman Of
the fact that their unit will march
so that the matter may be taken up
and the unit given porper position
and place of assemblage.
The Red Cross parade committee,
the grand marshal land his staff will
meet at the Commercial club rooms
at 2 D. m. Wednesday. All are urged
to be there as this is the last meet
ing before the parade.
:! There will be all kinds of floats.
but the general public is requested
to march in the parade. In some in
stances, it Is understood that splendid
floats have been planned and that
only officers of the organizations
will ride. This will be permitted.
No spectators will be allowed. All
patriotic citizens will be urged to par
ticipate in the big demonstration
and the entire city turn out in one
gala fete to properly start the ma
ton wide Red Cross drive.
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PAULSON FILES AS
SUCCESSOR OF RAK0:
TSUCCESSFUL FARMER

Edward Paulson, residing in Sec
ton rs, Bemidji township, has filed
for the office of member of the board
of county commissioners as successor
to A. e. Rako, who is candidate for
the lower house of the legislature
from Beltrami county.
Mr.. Paulson has been resident in
his locality for the past four years,
having been an extensive land owner
in Bemidji township greater length
of time. He is a successful farmer
and successful business men, being
secretary and general manager OF
the Rosby Creamery company and
one of the officials of the Farmers
State bank Of Nymore. Before COM
ing to Bemidji township he served
eight years as member of the board
of county commissioners of Todd
county, his home being at Long
Prairie Owing to his farming and
business activities he has become
widely acquainted and is recognized
as a man of sterling worth, intensely
loyal and we'll qualified for the Of
flee he seeks and is willing to oc-
cupy and serve the best interests OF
all concerned. ALREADY several OF
the leading business men OF BemldJl
are looking with decided favor on, Mr.
Paulson for the cOmmissionership.
,c,'c
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To the President and Members of
the City Council. of the City of Be-

TO the President and Members OF
the City Council of the City OF Be-
midi: ,>:sa r. ,5g h..
I. At a meeting of the city council
held in the city hall, In the city of
Bemidji, April 20, 1918, we the un-
dersigned committee, were appointed
for> the purpose of investigating the
manner in which adjacent cities Sc
cured their water supply, the quail
ity of the same, and to look into the
water conditions generally, to en-
able the, city council to take up the
water proposition in more intel
ligent manner: ~. ..-..-,. = ,-.. e..
+ It, is generally admitted that a
good, safe and efficient water supply
is one of the greatest assets and one
of the essentials Of a good and grow
ing city such as we have.
SOne of, the first questions asked
by a manufacturer or resident, who
may locate-in, growing city are In
regard ito the water supply. He
wants to know about the Supply for
the following purposes: i,
Drinking, manufacturing purposes,
laundries, baths, street. sprinkling
and Flushing, fire protection, etc.
, City'soWater Report.
Our city, at; present is supplied
from a series of four deep wells,
ranging from $50 to 1926 feet deep
and thirteen shallow wells around 20
feet in depth. For certain reasons
with which we are not entirely ia
miliar, the supply has become def
cient to such an extent as to cause
alarm in the city, and the danger of
not being .able to furnish enough wa
ter for domestic and fire purposes be-
came so acute that the council de-
cided that the time had come for an
cverhauling of the water system,
and after several meetings action was
taken resulting in the appointment
;of this committee. 49,. =
=, =. Citv is Growing. s RI. III.
There is no disputing the: fact that
the city is growing to such an ex-
tent as to. necessitate the furnishing
of double or triple the amount of wa
ter used at present. The new normal
school, for instance, will require a
large amount of water which shall
be of the best quality, otherwise the
state of Minnesota will not permit
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A deal. was consummated Monday
afternoon where by the J. G. Penney
Co. will take possession of the ground
floor and basement of the c. E. Bat
ties building on Beltrami avenue Au-
gust 1. Mr. Battles will move into
the building now occupied by the
Challenge hotel.
i The hotel building will be thor
remodeIed, a new front to
conform with the. present Battles
store building and IAN addition on
the rear which will make it ninety
feet long. Work on remodeling will
begin at once and arrangements made
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BAND AND GUARD AT
DEPOT: FOUCACLT GOES

It was a sincere crowd of friends
that gathered at the M. & l. depot
early this morning to say good bye
to Sergeant Clarence Foucault, who
left for the third officers training
camp at Camp Grant, Rockford, AG
It was about 7 o'clock that the
band and the Home Guard met at
the city hall and proceeded to the
depot, there being a large turnout OF
both guard and band. Scores of
friends were also present.
The band gave a brief concert in
the station prior to the arrival OF
the train, and hearty best wishes
were extended as the popular young
officer of Bemidji was about to board
the train.
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AN0THERBLC IMPROVEMENT;
BATILEST0REMODEL HOTEL
into fine BUSINESS BUILDING

to effect the change about August
first.
Mr.. Battles stated that he expected
to dispose of considerable stock, es-
pecial1y the implements, and carry
a complete line Of household articles
and builders hardware.
One heating plant will be installed
to provide heat for the two buildings.
Mr.. Battles has occupied the pres
ent location for the past eight years,
having formerly occupied the old
Winter store, which is now used as
a warehouse in the rear of the pres
ent store. He built the new store
building in 1914,
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Chaplain Notches Gun.

With the Americans in Lorraine.
May 14.-Restrained by internation-
al law, chaplain may not kill an
enemy, but there is one American
chaplain who is privileged to notch
the stock of his rifle three times for
having killed three of his enemies
by proxy.
When the unit entered the trench
es the chaplain was with the troops
He was restrained from shooting but
soldiers notched their guns for three
Huns in the name Of their captain,
for the chaplain.
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SINS'''IE!:;:R!!! 7! =! SILENCE;
H0'ViIERS VEL: ON ENTIRE.
WESTERN BATTLE .
FR0NT;;SX WEEKS
(By United Press)

With the British afield, May ID
A sinister silence hovers over the en-
tire battle front>as the Germans pre-
pare for their third huge offensive.
1t is generally regarded to be the
greatest yet staged on the part of
the Teutons on the west front.
Six weeks have passed since the
big drive on b9th sides of the somme
stopped. Yet comparatively little
has been accomplished. Although
unusually dry and favorable weather
has prevailed, Hindenburgs promise
to Germany or quick decision has
gone by the boards.
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LIZ CAA\ " SAAN VI ~ ~ y ~~~J
a couple might be given as in p
DOCS PATRIOTIC HORSE
doc" Northrup, the well known
osteopath, sin the gladstone. spring,
takes himself and the missus and hies
out to their pretty little summer
home north of Bemidji on the Birch
mont road.
One of the paramount objects of
consideration of the Northrup house
hold is spotted brown and white
pony, the family perambulator And
it is some patriot. Fact is, he is
there" every way when it come
right down to being the best bet
Uncle Sam has in the equine line in
this part of the state, If not in the
entire state.
1t was when the long line Of autos
hove in sight last Sunday morning
on the trip of the band and the Home
Guard to Kelliher that the pony took
notice He was grazing near the
front Of the house and was contented
with the world in general.
A few cars passed. Along came
the gaudily decorated recruiting car.
The pony gave snort as it threw
up it's head, made dash, took UP
his position in the line in front of
the recruiting auto and for three
miles cantered in front. Reaching a
barn and other buildings on the road
side, the pony turned out, wheeled
and watched the rest of the line pass.
And the "Doc?" That's another
ctOrV
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1000 Reported Killed.

Moscow, May 14.-Four thousand
Germans and members of the Finnish
White Guard we're killed in battle
near Lahtis, 60 miles northeast Of
Helsingfors A German lombard
ment killed many civilians after the
White Guard occupied Tammerfors,
IS miles northeast of Abo. They
shot 500 Russians, officers and SOL
diers, executing them in groups Of
40 or SO, machine guns being used.
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PACKED STREET CAR
BARELY ESCAPES TRAIN

St. Paul, May 14.-Several men
were slightly injured and two girls
tainted when street car became
stalled on railroad crossing this
morning, as a freight train rapidly
bore down upon the trap The car
cleared the track as the train barely
reached the crossing.
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GOVERNMENT TAKES
OVER PRECIOUS METALS
(By United Press)

Washington, May 14.-The gov
ernment has commandeered for war
purposes all platinum at $105 per
ounce, iridium at S175 per ounce
and palladium at $1S5 per ounce.
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CLOSE OF A PERFECT DAY

CLOSE OF A PERFECT DAY
It was blithsome morn, a week
ago Saturday. Nymore had little un-
usual to report The hum Of the
Crookston mills sang their industrial
tune and affairs moved as was their
wont. 1t was beautiful day.
In one spot there was scene of
activity. A house was the setting.
And it was a good house-fortunate te
people. In front of this comfortable
dwelling was grouped several kitchen
utensils of household use. Along the
same thoroughfare were arranged in
front, other collections, awaiting the
arrival of the Red Cross salvage COL
lecting truck. The last day of the
drive.
The hard work was soon to be ter
minated and the ladies were again
assuming their usual spirit Of cheer
fulness. The weeks grind would
soon be at an end.
The sorting of miscellaneous met
ais, the sorting of old shoes, bottles,
rags, old clothes and what not. The
last bundle of magazines. tied and
paper sacked All taken Care of and
sold. A sigh of relief-the close of
a perfect day.
Monday-A voice on the telephone.
A womans voice. That of a woman
of Intelligence and blessed with good,
substantial sense. A little uncertain
but maintaining her composure. She
was sorry to interrupt the one called,
but-the collection of Junk taken
from the front yard were the kitchen
utensils of the family. They were
just moving in.
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AUCTION AND SALVAGE
RECEIPTSOVER 5000

Thus far the Red Cross auction
and salvage, drive has brought in
$946. The auction will be contin-
ued next! Saturday and; every Satur-
day as long as there is something to
sell and some one to buy. Anyone
having anything to donate to the
sale will kindly notify w. E. Dean
and if they cannot bring it to the
room, the same will be called for.
The room in the Elko, containing the
articles for sale, is being kept open
every afternoon for the convenience
of customers.
The executive committee of the
Red Cross chapter extended vote of
thanks to Mrs. F. T. Beaver, who di-
rected the salvage drive, she receiv-
ing notification today.
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NEW AIRCRAFT HEAD
(Rv limited Press

(By United Press)
Washington, May 14.-(Official)
Archer London of Buffalo was to-
day named chief of the aircraft pro-
duction division.
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DAILY CASUALTY LIST
(Rv Tinted PresS)

(By United Press)
Washington, May 14.-The cas-
ualty list today contains the names
of 27 missing, bringing the possible
missing from the scieprey fighting
to over a. hundred.
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THE HUMAN SIDE OF LIFE

Sometimes an incident creeps otherwise uneventfu
and prosaic existence and which sort of
gtens trend of everyday monoony in respects and
a couple might be given in point:
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JAMES GORDON BENNETT.
NEWSPAPERMAN. DIED TODAY
(By United Press J

London, May 14.-James Gordon
Bennett, owner of the New York
World, died this morning in Paris
MAKE w.s.s. PLEDGES
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WEEKS LAUNCHING RECORD


(By. United Press)
= Washington, May 14.-The emer-
gency fleet corporation for the week
ending last night launched an aver
age of two ships daily, according to
the report.
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lit is as bright and sparkling as any
spring water, without any odor or
taste. For the city. of Fargo, Mr..
Anders has certainly solved the wa
ter question for all time. ~
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MAKE W,S.S, PLED(
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-03

of the service and also their families in
emergencies. 1t has been most active
during the past year in supplying
periodicals. games, song and hymn
books and sometimes portable organ
to- the ships and distant posts Some
times a small victrola has beer sent,
furnishing much entertainment for the
men during leisure hours. The soldiers,
sailors and marine clubhouse, at 81 c
street northwest, which is sustained by
the league has been extensively pa
troniZed this year, in fact the clubs re-
sources have been strained to their
utmost to accommodate the visiting
men, so that il has been necessary to
add many extra cots and blankets. For
here an enlisted man can procure a
nights lodging. with the privilege of
the daily papers, library and games
and make himself perfectly at home.
This is one of the greatest charities
carried on by any patriotic society and
the Easter military ball to be given for
the benefit of the league for its pa
triotic work no doubt will be one OF
those most patronized as well as the
most brilliant of the season.
Mrs, Henry Arnold Peckham will en-
tertain at a dance at the Washington
Club March 16 in compliment to her.
daughter, Miss Harriet Peckham.