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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-11

Several wells i'm the Allen field are
on the sand and ready to drill in. Mag
nolia Petroleum, in section 81 5n8e, is
on sand at about 1000 feet. X. c.
oil Company's Cora Case No. 3, in sec.
tion 27 5nSe, is 5-barrel well at 700
feet. Carter Oil Company in the north
west quarter of section . 4n7e is on a
sand at about 1,050 feet. Benedum-
Trees oil Company, near the center
Of the northeast quarter of section 80
5n7e, near Francis Okla, is on a sand
at l,47O feet
John c. Keys, ct al, are spudding No.
well in the southeast corner of the
southwest quarter of section - 1slOw
A rotary machine will be used.
Keys No. 3 on the oyer farm in sec
tion q 1slOw, has sand at about $500
feet with about 100 feet of oil in the
hole.
Westheimer, ct al, are drilling at
go feet in No. IA on the fee land in
the southeast corner of section il 4s3w
American Industrial Oil Company is
drilling at $40 feet in No. 2 on the Cald
we'll farm in the northwest quarter Of
the northwest quarter of section y
3s2w.
Magnolia Petroleum Company is shut
down at 1850 feet in No. 25 on the Rose
farm in the northwest quarter of sec
ton % 4sSw.
Ohio Cities Gas Company has a so
barrel we'll in No. SO on the Mccoy
farm in the southwest quarter of sec
ton IA 4s3w. Sand was found from
l OG0 to 1,2S5, which was broken.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-11

Onion sets, 25 cents a gallon at Den.
toms Grocery. Phone 6931. 9-3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-11

Magnolia Petroleum Company is shut
down at 1850 feet in No. 25 on the Rose
farm in the northwest quarter of sec
ton % 4sSw.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-11

The Empire Gas and Fuel Company
has filed G7 leases for record, covering
acreage in Brown County, comprising
several thousand acres.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-11

Westhemer, ct al, are drilling at
go feet in No. IA on the fee land in
the southeast corner of section il 4s3w.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-11

Two boxes were sent from the sewing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-11

Keys No. , on the oyer farm, in sec
ton q 1sl0w has a sand at about $500
feet with about 100 feet Of oil in the
hole.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-11

John c. Keys, ct al, are spudding No
G well in the southeast corner of the
southwest quarter of section - 1slOw
A rotary machine will be used
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-11

The Cotebo Oil and Refining Company
has almost completed three large stor-
lge tanks. A force of men are work.
ing daily and the construction is being
pushed az rapidly as possible.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
ANIMALS
ASHES REMOVED

ASHES REMOVED to your entire sat- iafaction; yards cleaned. RuonlSn removed at low prices. James Al, AT sop. 55 Tom Thumb St., rear. Tel 247S-4. A " aIl-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
COUPON EXCHANGE

BRING YOUR ASSORTED COUPONS to us. We redeem-for cash or valuable presents. We buy, sell and exchange. Highest prices paid. R. & K. Premium Exchange. 1719 Main St. Barnum 4747. B26 all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
rHrRorRAor1o NArUREoPArHs

pr. H. F. Pope; Dr. E. T. Wetherbe. Chiropractic-Na Meig1 building. Room 107, entrance 1Se
 Fairfield avenue. Office hours to 12 a-Ah., 1880 to 5 p. m.. to ?. m
 Clcsed Thursday and Saturday even- ings. Bridgeport, Conn. Tel 6474.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
REAL ESTATE WANTED

WANT 1, 2 or family houses. If price and location suit will buy i'm. med1ately for cash. Home Title, L N. $. and Trust Co.,. 1O9 Wall St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
SPECIALISTS

DIR. ALICE |. FITCH, specialists, 40
 State, corner Courtland St. Office
 hours 3 to p. m. and by appotnt- ment. P19 "tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
CLARVoYANT

MRS. LEVY, readings 25c and soc. Telephone 6552. 1152 Madison Ave-. formerly of 674 Madison Ave.
 D15stf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

HAVE cash buyers for all kinds of Real Estate, in all parts of city. Siksay- SS Reillyey sE- s 2 ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
DREssMAK1Na SCHOOL.

Make your own garments; expert de- signs; instructor will open private classee; ladies each; subject, Cut ting, Fitting, Practical Dressmal1inE at your residence; lesson 76c. Call 46 Cannon street. Dressmaking School. I 14 al"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
CIRCULATING LIBRARY

CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 50,0o0 books-Fiction, history, travel, ed ucation; can exchange for one-half cent a day. ScaIley, 403 State St
 R11 ais
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNI- TURF bought and sold. Drop postal or phone Charles Oppenheim, 142A Main St. Rarnum 4142-2. TIA ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
COLLECTIONS

DEPUTY SHERIFF P. J. Reilly. Tel. Barnum 3376, Room 302, Meigs Building. Office hours g a. m. to 6 p. m. We make a speciality of collections for business houses at special rates. A 21 alls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
MUSICAL INSTR UMENTs

VIOLINS, CELLOS, Gibson Mando- lins, Guitars, Orpheum Banjo Man. dolin. Everything for musicians Gilman Music Studio, 236 Fairfield Ave. Tel 5937 T3 all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

ROOM TO RENT for two young men: board; 12 minutes from center Of city. Address Room. care Times.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
FOR SALE

FACTORY and machinery for sale, two stories high, lot 24sx5o0; must be sold immediately; easy terms 1924 Main St. Hoom S09. Mifier.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

PAY HIGHEST prices for second hand furniture and merchandise Of every description, 64I East Wash ington Ave. near East Main. A Moot. Phone Noble 49. I13 alls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
CORSET STORE.
CUSTOM TAILORING.

SUITS TO ORDER SEQ. French clean: ing, pressing, repairing, new faLl and winter styles here to select from. Call and be convinced. Green blatt, the tailor, 1887 Main St., Bar mum 1629-1a D27 all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
ROOFING.

END ROOFING co. - We make a speciality repairing cid roofs, gutters, or valleys. Special attention given to small jobs. Bar mum S376. Office No. 302 Meigs Building. s 15 aSs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

WANTED TO BUY all kinds of second hand furniture. Geo. F. Totams,
 Redfield's old stand, 43 Harrison St
 Phone 1015-2. D21 eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
MEAT MARKETS.
MILLINERY

GET YOUR right smart hat-Japan- ese ornaments and other important novelties at Etta Murphy's, East Main between Arctic and Maple Streets. S22 dSS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
ELASTIC STOCKINGS

ERUSSES, Abdominal Belts, should
 CT braces, rubber shooting, hot water bottles. Sick Room Supply Co. 27 Cannon St., upstairs, Barnum 2144-3
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
FOOT SPECIALIST
FURNISHED ROOMS

NICELY FURNISHED room to rent in private family. Two gentlemen preferred. Board. Reference re- quired. 61 Sherwood Ave-, near Fairfield Ave. R21 *tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

IF YOU WANT Fire insurance. If you want your house rented. Property sold. Call on us We want your busi- ness. Let us try. Chas. s. Cole, 251 Etate St. H16 eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

BUYER AND SELLER of new and second hand furniture. Ice boyes. gass toves, screens, etc. L. H. Tllay- CT, 261 State. Pohne BarnuTn iOS4
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

IF TT IS real estate or business oppor- portunities you want to buy or sell. Inquire David Apstein. 373 Stillman street. Telephone. U17 all'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
HAT RENOVATING

GET YOUR OLD HATS cleaned, blocked and remodeled to latest styles; new shapes every month;
 prices reasonable; Panama bleach ing. Royal Hat Renovating. 1273 Main St. opp. Polls Phone Noble GOA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
POULTRY AND SUPPLIES
POSITIONS WANTED.

POSITIONS of all kinds for men and women can be had in factories,
 stores, offices and on farms, by ap- plying to the U S. Employment Ser vice. 303 Fairfield Ave, who make DO charge for their services. R3Htf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

WANTED to buy old false teeth, any condition. Goldberg, 14S Fairfield Ave. over Royal Lunch. T3 ala
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
WANTED TO BUY

LIBERTY BONDS-wanted to buy, will pay cash for what you paid. and will pay up balance Fotch, S44 Noble Ave. A IS all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
GLASS.

COHENS GLASS STORE -. Plcte glass, window glass and bent glass for show cases; glass tops for fur niture; Mirrors Made to Order and Resilvered. $50 State St., Bridge port, Conn. Telephone Barnum 2581. G1O "tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

Highest prices paid , GinsburE. 1641 Main St. L31 al
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
MANICURING

MRS. E. M. SEXTON, Manicuring. fa- cial massage. shampooing scalp treatment. marcel waving. Graduate of Francois Marcel, 9th Ave-, N. I. Room 40. Security Building; PnIone Barnum 926. A ! au-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

No matter what you want try The Times Want Column
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

ANYTHING you don't want fn furni. ture, phonographs, records. dishes,
 etc. Lots of goods for sale. A. B. Klein, 1477 Main St. U30 aiIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
LOCKSMITH
MACHINE WORE

H. A. BOUDREAU, general machine work. Manufacturers metal so9Us dies, tools, gauges. 57 Golden HiiL Barnum 4S75. lS al!.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
WANTED TO BUY, Continued

FURNTTURE-Wep pay best prices for second hand furniture of all kinds Louis Fodeman. 1449 Main St, Bar mum 103S. D27 ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
WATCH REPAIRING.

WATCH YOUR WATCH! When it stops bring it to Us. We guarantee satisfaction. Henry c. Reid & Son. Room 210 Conn. Nat. Bank Bldg. 1924 Main St. H3O ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
UPHOLSTERERS

ALL KINDS second hand tools, dia- monds, watches, jewelry, clothing, Bridgeport Loan Co.,, S25 stratford Ave B 21 ds'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
INVESTMENT

DAMAGE IS ABOUT ALL fire can do to your property. Insurance costing 1-2c day protects you. All the par ticulars at b. B. Boothe & Co.,, Conn Bank Building. SIS eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
COSTCMERS

THE ELITE CO, costumes to rent for balls, parties. entertainments. Full dress suits to rent. 11S Bank, St. BArnum 1912. A1S all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
PIANO TUNING

REAL ESTATE-Frank D'Elia 6 Son. 667 Washington Ave. Property bought and sold; rents collected; Italian Interpreter for ali occasions. Barnum 1654-2. B6 l>
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
sPIRIUALIsT MEDIUM

MRS. HEAToN BARNES, spiritualist medium, readings daily. Meeting Thursday evening 1880 m, for the unfolding of spiritual gifts. 426 HRr- ral Ave. D22 all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
AUTO EXPRESS
AUTO TRUCKS
AUTO TRUCKING

TRUCKING-Ross Farrar, trucking and ash carting done at short notice. Is Reservoir Ave, Bar. 4S1-12.
 D7 ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
SIGNS

GooDEAR SHOE REPAIRING CO. 60 Cannon St., and 941 East Main St. No connection with other so- Winfield s. Black. Prop. U1 eff,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
RUBBER STAMPS

RUBBER STAMPS made by us are reliable, we carry a complete line of stamps, supplies, ink pads, daters rubber type. etc. The Schwerdtle Stamp Co. Al Cannon St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

MARIN AND WEIGH, Mason con tractors, jobbing and cement work e specially. Estimates cheerfuily given. 40i Werner Building, Bair- field Ave. Barnum 22os. A1S a!is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
MORTGAGES AND LOANS

loans on diamonds, watches or any good security. Legal rate by private party. MT. Sabtn, All Warner Bldg. DIS as*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
MEN's & LADIES' HAT BLOCKING

OLD HATS of all kinds remodeled in- to newest spring styles. Have your hats reblocked by experienced peo- pie and avoid disappointing results. Stone, 618 State St. B 1T aIle
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
HAND LAUNDRY
HAT MANUFACTURER

MEMS Soft and Stiff Hats at factory special price $1.eo. Hats to order 8 speciality. All kinds. Ladies' and mems hats renovated, latest style. Meath's Hat Shop, f09 Bank St.. be- tween Main and Broad. upstairs
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
Other Communities
CHERRY Run NEWS.

CHERRY RUN. May I.-Mr. NJ. w
Patton was business visitor in
Hedgcsviile one day last week.
Mr., F. e. Michael visited friends
In Berkeley Strings Saturday and
Sunday
Mr. Dewey Poole, Of McKeespcrs
is spending some time with friends
here
Mt. e. l. Chase spent Friday IN
Martnsburg
Messrs. q. J. Hassennuhier. Thos
Robson and Frank Nimel were In
Matrjnsburg Thursday NIGHT
Mr.. Sam Downty Of Mt Somers.
spent rr!day evening in this place
calling on friends.
Mrs. r. L. Manor and Mrs. c. II.
DeH9ven, of Baxter, spent Thursday
with their sister Mrs. E. L. Chase
Mr. Lake Barnes was a business
visitor to Clearspring Saturday,
NJ, Marshall Starliper spent Sun
day with the family Of f. c, Castle.
near here.
Mr.. J. Moses Kennedy, of Locus
Hill, spent Wednesday with friends
in this place.
MIR. Raymond Smith was business
visitor in Martinsburg Friday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
THE PUBLIC SERVICE ~coMMlS
SION OF WEST VIRGINIA
CAPITOL BUILDING
CHARLESTON

4 meeting OF THE PUBLIC SER
VICE COMMISSION or WEST vm
GINA, he'd on the S0th day
March, A. D., 1918.
CASE NO. 71S.
POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER COM
PANY.
Application for authority to chang
electric rates.
Whereas application has this day
been filed by the Potomac Light 4
Power Company for authority to
change its electric rates, It is ordered
that leave be granted to any person
interested to file objection theret
before the commission at any time
on or before the 9TH day OF May,
1918; and this matter be set dow
for hearing at a meeting of the Com
mission to be held at its offices /
the Capitol Building in the City Of
Charleston on the said 9TH day
May. 1918, at two o'clock p. m, a
which time any person may appear
and make such objection Their 20 as
may be deemed proper.
1t is further ordered mat tie ap.
plicant publish a copy OF this orde
once each week for four successive
weeks in two newspapers of opposite
POLITICS If such there be. and OF gen
eral circulation in the county
counties affected by the propose
change in rates; and said applicant
shall also mail to or serve on eac
of its consumers affected by the pro
posed change in rates, at least If
teen days prior to the said 7th day
OF May, 1918, n written notice in the
form prescribed by the Commission
showing that 1t has applied TO Ths
Public Service Commission for au-
shortly to change its rates, the tim
and pace of such hearing, and tho
rates proposed to be charged by 1t
making due return to this Commits
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
STORE BRITISH TREASURE
INUNCOMPLETED SUBWAY
(By The Associated Press.)

LONDON, May 1.-THE treasures
~ the British Museum, including is
priceless collection OF mummies, have
teen stored for the completion Of
the war in deep rmcompleted sub
nav which was being constructed for
.ha use of the posto1fice authorities
,ban the war began. The employees
If the postoffice along the line of the
subway have just raised protest
AGAINST the use of the boring for this
nurpose. asserting that it should De
reserved for use as an afraid
shelter for postal employees.
ashould postal workers or mum
mics sue the subway AFRAID shell
teri" asks the Postman5 Gazette in
It's latest issue. at is nothing short
nj a scandal that relics of doubtful
value should get choice opsitions il
This subway, while access Is denied
10 members of the postofice etatf IN
time of emergency
I'VE find a government depart.
ment doing all in its power for til
safety OF the shriveled remains D
the ancients at the ricsk OF human
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
X. I. COMMANDER
NSPECTS COMMANDER

Palestine Commandery, knights
Templar, was inspected here last
night formally by Thomas C. Bowl
ing. Grand Commander for the State
of West Birginia. Mr. Bowling came
over from Charles Town early in the
evening and returned late last night.
The inspection was the usual an
nual review. After the exercises Mr..
Bowling made short address, and
he was followed by Attorney A. G.
Nadenhousch, of this city, who is
past Grand Commander. No re-
ception was held for the commander
he having made it known throughout
the state generally that he prefers
to have the banquets, large and
small, suspended during this time oil
food scarcity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04

Meet me at Ks Soda Fountain, 81
w. King st. 2 26 cod tf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
WASH. CO. GOES DRY
WITHOUT EXCITEMENT

Washington county went "dry" At
II O'Clock last night. The temper.
ance forces held no formal celebra.
tons Few saloons had any liquors
in stock when the closing hour came
a number OF the l1Quor dealers ap-
piled today for license to sell cigars
tobacco. confectionery, soft drinks.
and to conduct pool rooms and bowl
ing alleys. The nearest wet country
to Hagerstown Is Franklin county
Pennsylvania, but II ia believed Bal
timore dealers will supply most OF
the liquor that will be drunk in that
city hereafter
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
T E R M S
THE. PEOPLES PAPER

TERMS
One Month by Mail Cash in advance soc
One Month by City Carrier 4Oc
One Year by Mail $500
One Year by City Carrier 45O
(MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
WoMAN's STATEMENT
WILL HELP MARTINSRuRG

Il hate cooking because whatever
/ ate gave me sour stomach and a
bloated feeling. drank hot water
and olive oil by the gallon Nothing
helped until l tried simple buckthron
bark, glycerine, etc, as mixed in Ad.
leri-ka." Because 1t Pushes the EN-.
TIRE bowel tract completely Adler-i-
ka relives ANY CASE sour stomach,
gas or constipation and prevents ap.
pendicitis. The INSTANT action is
surprising. Leap-Worthing Ltd.
druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
GERMAN CIGARETTES GET
THINNER AND THINNER
(sy The Associated Press, }

AMSTERDAM, May For some
time past, the cigarette in Germany
has been growing thinner and thin
ner until at present the weight of
tobacco is little greater than OF
paper The pre-war cigarettes IN
Germany. when sold by the ounce.
ran about sixteen to the ounce.
Since the early part of this year the
cigarette has faded" until it takes
more than SO of them to make an
ounce.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04

Read THE WORLD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
WILL SELECT JUNIOR
-FOUR MINUTE ORATORS

Announcement was made yesterday
at the High School that q number
of Junior -Four Minute Men would be
selected from the membership or the
literary societies to assist in the dis
semination of the facts of the war
from public platforms. The selee-
tions will be made upon the basis
of the work done In the societies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
B. & 0. SHOP MANS
MESSAGE MEANS
A LOT TO Others
E. c. RUDY, or N. QUEEN ST.,
THINKS a SECOND BOTTLE
OF WENTWORTH WILL CURE
HIM ENTIRELY.

The author OF this statement is
one of that very large class of thank
ful Nery-Worth users who want their
reports printed so that friends and
neigabors may take the Wentworth
way 70 health, as they did Mark
Wentworth druggist a short time
ago:
Il. C. Shepherd-After suffering for
about a year with a nervous break.
down and trying several kinds of
medicine ] boukht a bottle of Nery-
Worth and am very much better and
/ think one more bottle viii cure me
entirely. You can publish this so It
can do others like it did me.
i. c. RUDY.
790 N. Queen ST.. OF the b. & o.'s
Martinsburg Shops.
Nery-Worth steadies the nerves.
whes the appetite, adds flesh. aids
digestion, rouses the liver. regulates
the bowels, restores restful, sleep
banishes sick and nervous headache
and other aches end pains, builds up
rundown systems. Your dollar back
at Shepherds Drug Store if 1t doesn't
do this for you.
MiLer's Pharmacy at Charles
Town sells Wentworth; Mr.. Robert
Gibson a Shepherdstown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04
MO cHAUrAuouA THERE.

On account of the number of war
activities a number of residents of
Hagerstown are of the opinion that
q chautauqua should not play in the
city this year. The Hagerstown Globe
says 1t is very likely that there will
be none.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04

lives. We have no concern for an
that is left Of the Pharohs and Cleo
patra. They had their time on earth
many centuries ago"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-04

sion OF the publication OF order an
service of notice on its said con-
sumers on or before the said eth
day of May, 1918.
10 20 81; s
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-03-14
CONCRETE BUILT SHIPS.

In these days when our cargo fleets
must he greatly augmented and their
speed of construction be multiplied
an open mind must be kept in the in
vestigation of all material and de-
vices submitted for shipbuilding and
ship equipment, excepting, of course,
where the proposals are palpably alb
surd II is wise, therefore, for the
Emergency Fleet Corporation to order
its experts to look into the claimed
ships
Several small vessels of this type
have proved to be successful, but it
is still a debatable question whether
this success can be repeated with
larger constructions intended for the
vigorous demands of high sea employ
ment This test has not been made,
and before ordering any concrete yes
sells it is necessary 10 determine
whether they are able TO stand up
under the stress and strain of trans
atlantic gales, particularly when
driven at the speed necessary to
elude submarine assault
\ solid body of expert opinion is
arrayed against this belief In a
paper on the "Fallacy of Concrete
Ships" Professor Everett. of the
United States Naval Academy. fur
nishes various arguments against
their seagoing qualities. Among
other negations he declares that the
principal stresses to which high sea
vessels must be submitted are ten
sional' in character, and these con-
stitute the very sort that reinforced
concrete is least fitted to resist
Such tensile strength, he asserts,
as concrete possesses is derived from
the steel reinforcing bars, and with
hulls of equal size as much steel is
required by the concrete type as by
the pure and simple steel ships. The
concrete is only so much additional
weight. and its introduction has TO
be paid for by reductions in weight
elsewhere or by diminished cargo
spaces. So far a concerto vessel has
not been produced that is not per
meable by water and salt water act
ing on metal rods is bound to set up