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Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

ana more permanent, n cause it is not
being influenced BY r-A.Ie moisture in
the plaster and wallis The first thing
to be done is to start with the upper
most rooms and clean all walls, doors,
castings, trim and floors very carefully
and thoroughly, closing and locking
each room as it is cleaned. This pro-
cedure should be followed down to
the basement and all material swept
up should be carefully taken out of
the building.
Spirit Stains Hard to Apply.
The woodwork and standing trim
should first be stained, shellacked and
filled. The former should be a water
or oil stain. Avoid spirit stains, be-
cause they are exceedingly difficult to
apply free from laps and holidays"
and are not permanent to light. The
shellac coat may be either orange or
white, depending upon whether or not
the work is dark or light. Shellac
should be reduced One-half with dena-
tured alcohol; do not use wood alco-
hol If you wish to avoid the possibility
of blindness resulting from the expos
ure to fumes in a closed room. Never
apply shellac as an undercoat in full
body; it is merely sizing coat for the
wood and will prevent much cloudiness
from imprOper sanding when the filler
is applied. Let the shellac coat dry
at least three hours, more if the rooms
are cold. Prepare the filler, being
sure to use one prepared from a slick
base and not from cornstarch or flour,
which will shrink and fade when the
oil has been absorbed by the wood.
Freedom From Dust Bio Aid.
After the varnish has dried three
days, or longer, it should be sanded
free from nibs with No. 90 or 5000 sand
paper. The trim should be carefully
busted; better still, sponged with
clear water and dried with a channels.
The floors should receive the same
treatment. If this method is followed,
and the rooms kept closed, an enor-
nous amount of sanding will be saved
in the end because of great freedom
of dust, the ruination of much var
nished trim. If the work is to be
rubbed with felt pad, pumice stone and
water, start with the head casing and
continuous trim, using pad of Span
ish felt Is by 31@ by 5 inches. Have
two pals handy, one with water and
sponge in which to dip the rub
bling felt, the other to contain clean
water for sponging off after rubbing.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

is expected to turn out clean, well-var-
nished and enameled work walls free
from finger marks left by other men
than his own, well-pOlished floors, free
frem heel-marks and scratches. The
strange part of it is that ninety times
out of hundred he can stand the
gaff from everybody and deliver a real
ly good job in the end.
For safety's sake, however, the mas
ter painter should have it stipulated
in his specifications that all inside
work shall be complete and accepted;
all refuse and dirt removed from all
rooms, closets and halls; that he will
not be responsible for results if plumb
ers, masOns, carpenters, decorators or
others come in and cause dust, litter
or other annoyance, while working on
the fulfillment of his contract. If this
is agreed to in black and white before
the contract is signed, but little trou-
BILE will be experienced later on when
the work is under way. Nc master
painter need be afraid that he will
lose a contract because of such insist
ChtCs IOI tic UWilti, III illliC SdcCo OuC
of ten, will respect him all the more
for the evidence of care shown under
the circumstances especially if he has
explained to him something of the why
and wherefore, and that he will be
able to get into the new house more
quickly because the contract can be
more easily fulfilled.
Plaster Should Dry Three Weeks.
No inside work should be attempted
until the plaster has dried at least
three weeks, nor should the last coat
of outside finish be applied until after
this time has elapsed. The printing
and second coats on the siding protect
the lumber from external moisture,
cold and heat conditions, but at the
same time I am convinced that they
also exert a valvular action and allow
internal moisture to escape. For this
reason I much prefer to apply the last
coat of finish on new houses after all
the inside work of sizing, papering,
painting and vanishing is done. Then
I the outside last coat will hold its gloss
longer and the inside finish be brighter
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
BY WILLIAM A. RADFORD.

The master painter who undertakes
to handle the finishing contract under
present-day conditions causes consid-
cradle friction before the contract is
completed. Oftentimes the general
contractor has been delayed and the
outside work has not gone along as
smoothly as it might had those col
umns arrived on time or if the dormer
trims had not been changed over. Then
the plumbers have had trouble in get
ting their work installed, with the re-
suit that the floors are tracked up and
paper and excelsior litter the once
clean floor The decorator appears
with his curtain outfits just when it is
advantageous to varnish the trim and
floor for the last coat in several rooms,
causing the master painter to wonder
whether, after all, 1T is better to
smoke here than hereafter" Last of
all, the owner comes along, looks
proudly at his new possessions, and as
a last straw, leaves behind the sugges-
ton, "Hurry and finish up the job, so
that I can get in here in a couple OF
days" And yet the master painter
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

Use o or f pumice stone and rub only
with the grain of the wood until the
work is smooth and the surface has
been leveled off free from nibs. Sponge
clean, using a two-inch chisel Chinese
bristle brush for molding, and wipe
dry with a chamois. Avoid all cloths
for Wiping, as they invariably leave
lint, which will ruin any varnish fin
ish. Never let the pumice stone dry
on the work, as it will dust off and
float around to spoil fresh varnish APP
piled later. When properly dried, if
any says or tears have occurred on
the varnish, they may be removed
with a chunk of pumice stone of fine
tooth, which has been shaped with a
file or sandpaper.
Finish Woodwork First.
All woodwork should be finished, eX-
cept for the last sponging off and pol
fishing before the walls are touched, eli
Their for painting, enameling or paper
ing. This applies especially to the doors,
which should be stained, shellacked, fill
ed and given one coat of finish immedi-
ately after hanging, to prevent SUISSE
quent swelling when not protected
from the conditions of moisture result
ing from the preparations on the walls.
The same consideration should govern
the treatment of the floors for the
first coat of finish in order that they
may not swell and subsequently open
up after the house is heated.
Much care must be exercised
Throughout, in order that the work
may proceed smoothly and not cause
trouble, because some part may be in
fuesced by some other portion through
not having been undertaken in the
proper order. Cleanliness and freedom
from dust are absolutely essential to
really good work, and will save much
excessive sandpapering or rubbing if
carefully observed. Clean brushes,
carefully put away in the proper
liquids at night so that they do not
rest on their own bristles, will do much
to make a successful job. so that with
the woodwork nicely finished, the
treatment of the walls may be next
considered,
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
IRISH SITUATION
now WELL IN HAND
TROOPS ARE GUARDING GOVERN
MENT BUILDINGS AND
RAILROADS.
SMALL CLASHES REPORTED
Says Sim Feiners Were in Touch
With Germans-Organized Nation.
aIist Attempt Is Being Made To
Misead American Opinion.

London. - The government at last
accounts had the Irish situation well
In hand
A desperate eleventh hour attempt
70 turn the tables on the government
forces was made by Sim Feiners, in
County Tyrone, while Viscount
French's dragnet was gathering in 500
men and women conspirators in the
German-Irish revolt plot.
A crowd of masked men stormei
Barncout castle, the seat of the Duke
of Abercourt, and made an unsuccess-
full search for arms.
There has been scarcely any blood
shed in the island-wide roundup OF
plotters Except for abortive raid of
Barncout Castle the only disturbance
reported so far took place at Skib-
bereen, where seven Sim Feiners re-
sisted constabulary forces that tried
to arrest him.
One of the proteStants is reported
20 have been shot in the arm. Troops
are guarding the government build
3ngs and railways in Cork.
A vessel carrying rs Sim Fem pris.
Dners left Kingstown, Ireland, says a
Dublin dispatch to the Central News
Agency. 1t is understood the ship is
proceeding to Holyhead, Wales. A
large crowd cheered as the ship de-
parted, but the demonstrators were
dispersed quietly.
The Observer, commenting on the
Irish situation, says:
"a brave step has been taken in Ire.
land for grave reasons. Prof. De Va
lera, president of the Sim Fem party,
and many other extremists of the
same organization were arrested
THE reason is that these avowed
separatists and pro-Germans have
once more been in reasonable touch
with the enemy, despite the Ieniency
with which they were treated after
the last Dublin outbreak, revolt AMI
sabotage.
THE reality and seriousness of this
pro-German plea has been known for
some time. In view of Admiral vou
.Capelles assertion that Germany is as
snred for years to come of a steady
supply of U-boats which never cease
their efforts to get in touch with the
Sim Feiners and separatists, this To-
peated treason must be put down with
an unfiinching hand and prevented
from recurring.
Americans, with their Unborn alb
horrence of disloyal anarchism, have
hitherto dealt more harshly with pro-
German conspirators than we have
dealt with them on this side of the
Atlantic. Nevertheless, an organized
nationalist attempt is being made TO
mislead and prejudice American opin-
ion with regard to the whole Irish
situation This attempt will undoubt-
eddy be continued until it is met With
stern and cool discrimination across
the Atlantic. It can only help to serve
Germany's game in the nick Of Ger
many's time.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

Maybe ne cant hep 1t any than your
'Wel, like
1eredy; that's what it is
in
but
dse ana 90 ing
today show for it. BY the time grown
IKE s one out Maize will probably
red as her own-which shows theredty Wild
That all there o that
consider the
contrast eIdenca
And that is enough OF any man.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Concrete Shin Success.

Washington. - An official report on
the behavior of the concrete ship
Faith during her second trial trip off
the Pacific coast in strong wing
and choppy sea, says the vessel is be-
lieved to be fully equal if not superior
to any steel ship of the same size and
equal power The Faith soon will un-
dergo her maiden voyage with cargo.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
VIII Mediate Trouble.

Washington. - Former President
Taft and Frank P. Walsh, joint chair
men of the War Labor Board, were in
structad by the board to mediate be-
tween the Western Union and Postal
Telegraph Companies and the opera
tors who are being discharged be.
cause of their utilization with the
Commercial Telegraphers' Union.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Hawaii To Be Dry.

Washington. - The Senate bill pro-
hibiting the manufacture and sale of
intoxicants in the territory of Hawaii
during the war was passed. by the
House, 237 to 3d. and now goes to the
president. A motion by Representa-
tive Stafford of Wisconsin, authorizing
a referendum at any general election,
Was defeated.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
PAINTER SHOULD
Get FAIR CHANCE.
His Work Is Most important in
All Home Building.
CLEAR FIELD MUST BE GIVEN
Cleanliness and Freedom From Dust
Are Absolutely Essential if Real
ly Good Job Is to Be
Done.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building. for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
TO William A. Radford, No. 1891 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, and only enclose
three-cent stamp for reply.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
100000 in France.

London.-American preparations on
the western front are amazing in their
immensely and plans are being made
to care for 100000 American troops,
Hrarry e. Britain, secretary of the
English branch of the Pilgrims Club
told the Royal Colonial Institute. Il
the Germans do not give in, he added,
the number of American troops Will
be increased to any amount necessary.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

Paris.-The agreement for the ex-
change of prisoners of war between
France and Germany reached at Berne
has been ratified by the German GOV
eminent. The agreement will become
effective May is, after which prison
ers over IS will be returned to their
own country.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23


China
shall be
OF
all
with the flag of the
ola house saying
N dear out with the old
one"
That sounds foolish naturaunless
tabbing
along group
patiotsf'
o that
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

beautiful looked around her. of the forward
Il beg pardon she sad surprised
The pretty creature looked puzzled
Then she laughed f-aE3~8 s*T7T
"Why, I'm looking replied.
pening connection with Liberty
fall the Liberty motion
-" said confidently,
however
a Washington girl looking
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Italv,s Aid Pnwerfnl-

shington.-Italy's contribution TO
the reserve army General Foch is
building up behind the lines in France
for supreme emergency uses numbers
nearly a quarter of a million men, Of
fetal dispatches said, and the force is
being strengthened steadily.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Bar German Medicine.

San Antonio, Tex. = A resolution
to discontinue use of any Gercan-made
medicine was adopted by the House
of Delegates of the Texas Medical AS
sociation, In convention here.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

reduest head you ever saw turned up
her nose and commented:
Hell get run over the first thing
he knows and serve him right. l hate
a man who drinks"
The other young woman must
have been foolish in spots, of course,
or she would never have worn heels
high enough to make her wabble, but
she had her share of humanity and
common sense.
You ought to be ashamed of
yourself for saying a thing like that.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Nobility Sells Papers.

Tokio.-Many Russian women, for
merly of the nobility, are reduced to
selling newspapers on the streets, ac.
cording to Mrs. Okuyama, wife of the
secretary of the Japanese embassy
at Petrograd, who has returned here
from Russia.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Blue Devils See Wilson.

Washington. = President Wilson
received Sc French Alpine troopers,
known as the "Blue Devils" who ar
rived here on their tour of the United
States for the Red Cross.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Limit British Travel.

London.-Sir Albert Stanley, presi-
dent of the Board of Trade, apnounc-
ed in the House of Commons the deci-
sion of the government to place re-
strictions on travel. Passenger train
service, he said, would be reduced by
40 per cent and it will be necessary
for every one to show that his pro-
posed trip has an adequate reason.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Aerial Observer Falls.

Lawton, Okla. Lieut. George
Sherman, student officer at Post Field
School for aerial observers, was killed
when an army airplane in which he
was making flight fell 300 feet. The
pilot was only slightly injured.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

Paris-Sergt Frank L. Baylies OF
New Bedford, Mass, a member of the
French flying force, has brought down
another German airplane. His score
is now nine enemy machines since
February 10.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Astor Feels the Law.

London Aston has been
fined $50 for causing petrol to be
used unlaWfully." The chauffeur of
his car was fined $40.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
EIier a Day Killed.

Washington. = Aviation accidents
at American fields took toll of p
lives in the two weeks ending May s,
the War Department reported.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

CLOSEUP" OF The udInIy OHe WHO HIS
charmed so often on the screen.
Suddenly one woman nudged
another.
''Here she comes I"
All eyes turned to look up the
park path.
There tripped dainty creature,
surely.
A fur piece rested around her
shoulders, although the day was some
what warm.
"She looks like an actress" said
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

Major Pullman, superintendent Of po4
lice, having decided to require that
amount Of collateral in cases of ''plain
drunk"
Major Pullman issued an order to
the department making the new plan
effectlve at once. In cases in which
the intoxicated persons add the Of
Tense of disor6arly conduct or ASSAULT
to their intoxication the collateral will
be $50 or $500. the captains being
given discretionary power as to the
amount.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

gIaSs-tOppeu boxes, and there are
curious lacquered things, and china
decorated with pagodas, and maidens
who have no existence outside of plate
rims-unless they may be on visiting
terms with the ladies who inhabit
French fans. But that is too serious
"a problem for amateur discussion.
One woman, in passing, always
looks up at certain house because of
IA handed-down memory of laughter
land tears. But the old house has
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

WITHIN stones throw Of the capo throwing
side
and stores The stores sell tea little
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23

Police that fully
deposited @ collateral police stations permitted
rather Pullman
the looked the collateral
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Not Always Easy to Pick Out Film Favorites

patiently
of cera
those patiently
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
UUNAT1ONAI.T11p
A4lpLIAL. AFFAIQS
In Which Red Hair, Booze" and Heredity Mix

ASHNGToN-ie was in the prime Of life with And
w he had been to Baltimore tell
Cleveland County herald., 1918-05-23
Too Big Load of "Firewater" Brings Heavy Fine

of ocald "booze business
booegges of
troubles alcohol will do well have
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-28

molested, our party of ten proceeding to the left and the other ten to the right We got the Huns asleep, all but a few sentries. The Captain was just ahead of me, very cool headed Engllshman, who never forgot to car- ry his cane. Proceeding, he poked the flap of several dugouts with his cane, and turning to me would say, For genson, just put bomb in theah."
 We went down twenty or thirty yards and came on a machine gun emplacement. As soon as we reached the traverse we found Number One on the gun, sitting there on sand bags with a paper across his knee. I shot him with a revolver while the Captain put bomb under the machine gun. Our time, seven or eight minutes, was up and we. had to start back to the entrance. Reaching communication trench we came upon German under ofncer, whom we captured and march ed back in front of us to the bay where our signaler was lying wait ing for us.
 We recrossed No Mans Land with our prisoner, the other section, who had cleaned up the right, bringing back three Germans. We had killed thirtyor forty Two of our men had been killed and one wounded. hnd we brought them all back with us
 We weren't much more than in ou1 l trenches when the Germans opened UT their artillery on us, but they awoke too late. Our first bombing raid fol the purpose of gaining information
 and taking few prisoners was com plete success.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-28
MEXICO AND CUBA.

There is much which apparently needs to be cleared up in connection with the declaration by the Mexican minister of foreign affairs of the <re- calling of the diplomatic representa- tive ito Cuba. before a thorough un- derstanding of the situation can be secured As the matter stands now it is difficult to tell definitely upon what the action is based. There are several reasons advanced for the break and they run all the way from the seizure and examination of the papers of the Mexican envoy on his way to Argentina and Chile to the shutting off of the sugar shipments to Mexico.
 Whatever the real reason is or whatever the real object, it is impos- sible to minimize the belief that the cunning hand of Germany is back of it all. Germany has for long time been busy in Mexico and it is even claimed that it is because of the ef- forts of this country to offset the work of it's agents and money there that this latest action has been taken
 This country and Cuba are closely united under normal conditions. They are now allies in the great war and il is to be expected that the United States will stand firmly with the is- land republic It is recognized ot course that Mexico is in a position tc stir up much trouble if it is so blind as to see the lack of wisdom in such a move. but it is of course entirely possible that the whole matter car hc adjusted through diplomatic chan l,cls. For the interests of all con- cerned this is desirable.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-28
STORIES OF THE WAR
Story of The Boy Soldier.

Correspondence of The Associated Press):
 Premier Orlando and General sani were passing along the front of the famous Arditi. or Italian storm troops, the other day, when the Premier singled out in the ranks a small boy carrying rifle. The Premier stopped and asked who this boy soldier could be, and General Sani related this story:
 During the retreat last October. the twenty first battalion of Arditi passed westward through the village of Ospi- tale in the province of Bedluno. It was stirring event for the village, and all the children were in the street to see the soldiers go by, including a pale-faced boy of fifteen, Davide Mar cello, farm helper for his father, At the sight of the marching men the lad simply threw away his farm tools and joined in the wake of the troops, doing odd jobs for them and being re- ceived as little brother.
 But Davide had other ideas. he did not intend to be a privileged little brother but wanted to get in the ranks and be combattant He took part in several assaults and developed re- markably expert ability in throwing ndnu STendoeS. AS a specialist he was in the very forefront of these famous fighters.
 T tried to give him a regular status in the ranks as soldier" said General Sani, "but there has been difficulty in accomplishing it thus far"
 There will be no more difficulty. .' said the Premier, touched by the story or the boys courage and ability. q ask you to retain him in the twenty | first Assault battalion. as from this moment l adopt the boy as one of my sons."
 And long line of seasoned veterans saw the Prime Minister of Italy ster i forward and put his hand on tht shoulder of the pale-faced boy. 'Davide," said the Premier, "you art now as one of my sons. I expect { letter from you every month. You 1 position in the ranks is secure and | will see to your future. Meanwhii, 1 night for Italy and be brave" l And again the seasoned ranks stoot i at attention as the Prime Ministe
 of Italy bent over, and in the presenc
 Of the whole battalion kissed the bo,
 soldier on the forehead, and then pass
 ed along.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-28

tablishment of hydro electric plants in sections of the country where hun dreds of thousands of horsepower are going to waste daily because no at tempt is being made to harness it. And this in spite of the constantly in creasing demand for power and the trouble which is being experienced in getting fuel,
 The industrial needs of the country are such at the present time that ev cry possible effort ought to be made to take advantage of this cheap power. It would not be possible to turn on the current tomorrow should the legislation be adopted. It would take time to carry out the preliminary work and construction. to say nothing of getting the orders filled for the necessary electrical equipment. but that is all the more reason why a start should be made. The longer the delay is allowed to prevail the farther off is the time when this great source of power can be drawn upon.
 Such a measure is of course not as urgent as many others before con- gress but that does not justify it's be- ing persistently sidetracked. If the bill needs to be changed in certain de- tails that should be attended to al once and action hastened. 1t is one thing which does not involve govern ment outlay.