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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26

have been set ur 10y The other treat
menf% o which is has been subjected.
~ various stages pieces of the metal
are tested
The j: tkct Gun
gun cast in one piece. as the
cannon Of Il hundred years ago were
ma9o woIId be shattered bv the FIRST
discharge II our modern ammunition
The pressure set up in the barrel NJ
a modern gun Is approximately about
eighteen tons 70 the square inch and
0no NJ the great problems Of the. gun
maker Is TO manufacture a weapor
strong enough to Withstand this pres
sure. Tho pressure comes into nIav
in two dIrcctions; on the one hand
there is tho circumferential stress tba,
tends TO burst tho barrel outwards
2r1 on tho Other "a lorgiMdInal stress
that tends - rand II 1enrthwiso II
is customary, therefore. to strengthen
the guns either by shrinking on sue
ccssivc Jackets of steel which are ken.
in n state Of tcnsion all the time. so
that every p9r'.Cle of tho gun receives
the shock OF Tho detonatlon al the
same time and so divides II equally
When a gun o. th'e type is made the
interior Of the tube or hoop that is
to be slipped over the barrel is bored
cat and finished The final adjust
ment IN size. so 'ha' the shrinkage
may produce tho required degree Of
compression IS m7to not on y but
on the outside of thr barrel, where "
an he more easily effected The
heated lnCr e. -7y-.ly.r7 l,,, t,,eo re ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26

..-'a sor-'-9.d % make improvements
md 0raIly the breech loader made
Its appea rance.
Forming Thn Barrel
The ti@ gun In tho making ,e an
Interesting process for although 4, Is
large ana powerful the parts mus. he
as accurate as 'hosc Of tho mos. dol.
icato watch Just now hundreds ~
those d@afh.dralnrs are being tu-ned
out and y visit % gun factory Is an
education, After all the -unsoitr4 nor
lions % tho metal have occn removed
nc drst operation when a bic Gum ,q
20 be made is called the ''trers.fsr fr, ~,
ny which the 'ngot is formed into q
rough tube by having a hole horcd
N H. Then comes The rehcatfnr. and
placing in huge hydraulic rrcss
which FORCES q into shane ard rio-
gates II. n tubular rrrdrcf hon, cco,
ny rowing water being Inserted I'm
the hole during the operation carr
must be tak"n hat the far@.~v a-or-
esq ~ not carried 70 excess. for tyr4tc
mis- greatly enhances she QUALITY Of
he metal when rarrie4 ~ . certain
point n wrakers g II carried too far
The mass Of steel mus rc'afr i+s heat
sufficiently long 70 enable g. 70 hc
worked tn the prosa for from two 10
four hours The forging ie next IN.
neaiod by heating q and .allo~,7- #,
20 cool slowly and then ar'cr being
fough-'urned md bored ~ i~ hard
ened. ros furnace Is used for 'h.e
and as soon a Is tho Temperatures Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26

sick, the preparation and serving OF
food, with right methods in looking
after domestic animals
Many of the Indian schools ias$
year were very successful with gar.
dening. in which both the boys and
girls took part producing all the
small fruits and vegetables required
by the school. as we'll as acquiring
practical knowledge of gardening.
Record Canning Reports
In keeping with the nationwide
campaign for the conservation OF food
stuffs, a special effort was made with
respect to the canning and drying OK
fruits and vegetables at the Indian
schools all over the country. Thou
sands OF official bulletins on these sub
jocts, issued by the United States De-
partment OF Agriculture, were sent
out for. distribution among the IN
dams All employees were instructed
by the Commissioner OF Indian Anairs
to give the matter aggressive atten-
ton.
The Indian women have fruit and
vegetable drying down to fine point
the Indian office showing specimens
OF their evaporated pumpkin ana
other vegetables which when soaked
and cooked can hardly be distin'
gulshed either in appearance or taste
from the fresh product. The corn
There Is an impression abroad that
the Indians are incapable OF rear
thrift This Is a mistake. That they
are rapidly learning the value OF thriff
their large bank holdings show. ana
their splendid contributions to the
Liberty Loan are evidence not only
Of their liberality but OF their pa.
triotism. The Indians purchased
more than $7.50o.ooo Of the first and
second issues OF Liberty Bonds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26

These experts brought back reports
that the Indian service employees and
the Indians themselves were respond
ing splendidly to the call for war
emergency production; also that they
had acquired q patriotic understand
ing OF the situation. and were willing
to make the effort to rise to It In every
respect. While production from the
Indians was greatly Increased last
year. Commissioner Sells now has
plans we'll under way which give him
reason to believe this season will find
practically every tillable acre on the
Indian reservations under intensive
cultivation.
The Commissioner Is enthusiastic
over the way in which the Indian
women and girls have responded to
the appeal made to them to do their
part in the general food production
and conservation, and in their advance
in the direction OF home economies
generally.
everywhere throughout the Unit
ed States Indian women are patriotic
ally and effectively responding to our
matte wide campaign for home bet
terments and increased food produc-
ton" he said. "Our vocational school
system has equipped the young gen
Grafton of Indian girls in every neces-
sary branch OF domestic science and
domestic art"
Women Work BY Approved Methods
The women and girls OF the reserva-
lions have canned and dr;na onanra
ing TO the scientific methods advocated
by the Government. Matrons have
been placed in the field TO visit the
indian women in their homes and give
them advice and help in the care of
house and surroundings. hygiene and
sanitation. care Of children and OF the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26

~ EFORE THE invention Of gun
powder all artillery work was
done by means OF mechanical
~ throwers These were known
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26
DelicateW orkintheMan.
ufacture OF the Giant
Death Dealers = Parts
Must Fit to the l000th
of An Inch.
Copyright, 1918. ty The International
Syndicate.

~ EFORE THE invention Of gun
powder all artillery work was
done by means OF mechanical
~ throwers. These were known
At very early period, reference TO
them being found In the old Tesla
rent- AZ early as 146. r C. this
ancient artillery had become 80 ofn-
ctent that a stone weighing sixty
pounds could be hurled 9fteen hun.
dred feet. Gradually these throwcrs
were superseded by the ancestor Of
the present-day mortar which has
been used with great effect during The
present conflict. The mortar which
was the earliest piece employed 70
throw gun powder Is said to have
been invented by the Germans and
was used by them when they be
sleged Naples IN 14s5. It IS a short
barreied cannon having q large bore
and Is mounted IN such q manner that
.ss throws It's shot upwards a. a high
angie with the intention Of causing
she proiectre TO fall more or less
,ertically on the target
The howitzer. an eighteenth cen
Dry invention. has become the most
~ odsrn form of mortar In the old
= We The mortar had but one angle OF
+ walton. II, however, did effective
ork during the Siege Of Gibraltar in
81, when red hot shells were used.
he sixteenth century the Germans
ed explosive shells In their mortars
y 5 bursting charge being ignited by
X ans'nf fmN which projected from
muxzls OF khe mortar when the
# was in pkmce In the barrel. While
Sc they ~cre effective. and scien-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26
The Red Man Is Willing
ToBoth Fight andCon-
serveF oHelpWin
the War e. What Has
Been Accomplished So
Ear.
Copyright, 19is, by The International
Syndicate

"MoNa THE MOST loyal OF
Am erica's subjects which wars
existence has brought to light
u have been the Indians. Not a
Week had passed after the Presidents
proclamation of war before they had
Hegnn productive work on an emer-
<ency basis.
Last seasons harvests saw homes
and barns filed as never before with
God and forage: the Indians took 10
pod conservation with the aptitude
OF people reverting to type, for tn
past ages they learned how 10 dry
shetr winters provisions as a meas
ire OF self-preservatfon.
Almost without exception, too. the
adams responded 10 the draft. going
@itiingly and gladly 70 the ranks and
asking for no exemptions.
Fine, Patriotic People"
Several thousand Indians have
Joined the Army and Navy, and al
though as rule they are non-ciri-
EMS and consequently not subject TO
transcription, So per cent. of them vol.
nnteered. Honorable Cato Sells. Com.
~~N~S~H~GNi "a AIldtdn &IA}TG. mas re-
rentiy returnedT from visit among
the reservations and in recent con.
varsation he described the Indian SOL
6iers to be "a splendid body OF men
physically with a wonderful spirit Of
patriotism
The spirit with which the Indians
have taken UP arms fer their country
Is depicted in a letter which was late
~ written by Red Bird Smith. chief of
the Night Hawks Cherokee, who has
been one Of the Indian Agency's bes,
friends. In that letter he said:
II realize that the great conflict
now raging among the great and civ
iiiSed races OF men Is because they
have lost the fre Of the Great Spirit.
Because of this conflict / under the
law am 10 contribute three OF my sons.
Gladly would / contribute more that
races OF men may through the light
learn 10 regard other races and other
groups OF men as brothers"
II Is. however. largely due 10 the
fact that the once of Indian Affairs Is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-26

"MoNs THE MOST loyal OF
Americas subjects which wars
existence has brought to light
H. have been the Indians Not a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
FOR COLDS AND GRIPPE
FOLLOW DOCTORS ADVICE

Ask any physician or druggist and he
VIII tell you that the first step in the
treatment of cold. cough or grippe
should invariably be ~ brisk calomel
purgative. preferably the nausealess
calomel, called Calota BIS" This alone is
OFTEN sufficient TO break up severe
cold over night, or cut short an attack
OF grippe and possibly prevent pncu
monia.
One Calotab on the tongue at bed time
win swallow OF water,--thats all
NO Sai no nausea nor the slight est in
terterence with your eating, pleasures
or work. Next morning your cold has
vanished and your entire system is
purihed and refreshed. Calotabs are
sold only In original scaled packages;
price thirty-ive cents. Recommended
and guaranteed by druggists overy-
where. Price refunded IL you arc not
delighted.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
N AND OUT OF TOWN.

M and Mrs Lucian' Keith are spend-
ing some time at the Chesterfield Apart
nicDts.
M,s. Dallas Flanagan and daugh-
ter. Miss Einpsie Coke Flanagan, are
visiting Captain Coke and Mr. and Mrs.
John =. Coke. Jr., 1T their hcne. :
West Franklin Street.
Mrs. Conway X Sands who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. II r. Sim
ons, IN Birmingham, Ala. has return
cd 10 Richmond.
Mrs. Edgar Gum. Of Monroe Terrace.
ia spending some time III the North.
Thomas Glascock. of Fauquier Coun-
~. has been spending severa! days in
this city.
Miss Lucille. Nelson. OF Culpcper. Is
the guest OF her cousin, Miss Lucille
Neal. on West Grace Street.
Mrs. Hugh Nelson, of Long Branch"
Clarke County. is visiting her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Prescott Huydekopcr. at 2Sc3
Grove .iveuue.
j. Il. Barrow has moved from 3l3o
Floyd Avenue to - South Third Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
DECLARE FUEL SHORTAGE
RESTS WITH RAILROADS
Nine Workers sny Plenty OF Coal La
Produced, but 1t Cannot
10 Moved.
fBy Associated Press.l

fBy Associated PrcssI
INDIANAPOLIS. January l6.--Lcad-
ers among the $500 delegates attend
ing the biennial convention Of the
Unitcd Mine Workers OF America cx-
pressed sympathy to-day for people
and business interests suffering from
fuel shortages. AS serious as the stu
alton Is. the minors say they feel they
have done all that is possible under
present conditions to relieve the stu
alton.
The trouble Ia with the railroads, !"
said John P. White. former prcsidcn,
OF the miners union. who Is now as
ISOLATED with National Fuel Admins
traitor Garfield as labor adviser. Mr.
White. who is u delegate. said:
1T Is not question of production.
There is plenty Of production. but the
railroads cannot move the coal that
la mined. There are miners walking
the streets in mining towns right now.
unemployed because the railroads do
not furnish cars. Tho trouble is the
country has oCtgrown tho railroads.
The railroads have not kept the pace"
The convention did very little to-
day. Former President White made a
strong plea for the ratification OF the
Washington wage agreement. through
which the miners received an advance
in wages. Early adjournment for the
day enabled committeeman to consider
a large amount Of business to coma
before tho convention. The recommen-
dations OF the officers will likely be
adopted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
farriHonburE and Vicinity Reports
Numerous ConStinx md Sknt-
Ing Mishnpr.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. ]

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
HARRlSONBURG, VA, January l6-
HarrisonburB and vicinity has been the
scene OF an unusual number OF acct
dents within the last few days, owing
to ice and snow
From the West Rockingham section
two accidents were reported in the
same home. LLOYD Suter. ten years old,
son OF l.. j. Sutcr. clerk of the cen
trail school board, while coastinE
crashed into a fence post. striking his
side and inlictinS internal injuries
Miss Florence Wcnger, teacher in the
Dale Enterprise School. and boarding
in the h2me OF T.. j. Suter slipped on
some ice and broke the small bone in
her right arm.
While coasting near Elkton. a son
OF F. II. Davis had HIS face severely
bruised and cut.
Miss Grace Leebrick. assistant post
mistress At Elk,on, fell while skating
and is considerably bruised and Gu,
about the face.
Martin Sibert. OF this city, had his
face severely laccrated while coastlng
being thrown from his sled and slid
ing some distance on the thick crust
or ice covering the snow.
Charles Summers, 4 farmer and prom
tncnt citizen OF Lacey Springs, ran into
fence while ccastin2 and painfully
bruised and cut his face. 4 physician
was called and several gashes required
stitches TO close them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
DRUGGISTS MUST REQUIRE
SIGNED STATEMENT
New Health Regulation Is Promul.
gated by Administrative
Board.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PHARMACISTS
Many Diseases Added to List Physi-
cinns Are Required to Report to
City Health Departmcnt-Seck to
Protect Health Of Public.

TO carry out further the war-health
program for the conservation of human
life at home, DR.. Roy X. Flanagan has
set before municipal authorities another
step In his program. The Adm!nistra-
tive Board yesterday morn;n. passed
the following regulation for the Health
Department.:
"Aii druggists and retail dealers in
drugs and remedies advertised to re-
lievc persons suffering from contagious
and infectious diseases shall reuuire q
receipt of the purchasers OF such
remedies giving the name and address
of the purchaser. and the name and
address OF the person for whom pur-
chased
The Health Department will issue to
druggists and dealers in the next few
days full! Instructions for the carrying
ont Of this rule. Pursuant TO a COM
muuication from the War Department
and from the Department OF Health in
Washington this regulation has been
adopted to enlarge the number OF re-
portable contagious diseases. so that
the health authorities may know where
TO locate the cases and render proper
medical assistance. DIR. Flanagan has
already added number of diseases to
those required to be reported by the
attending physician. SO that the former
list is now almost doubled. Tine pro-
fcssion has been Informed OF the exact
nature Of this list. which includes con-
tagious and infectious diseases.
DANGEROUS TO OTHERS
IL NOT SUPERVISED
In many cases nostrums are adver-
.ised for the cure OF such disease as
tuberculosis Sufferers buy this sup
posed cure from druggists, and before
the needed attention which the malady
demands can be given the patient Is
beyond all hope. This disease is Illus
trativc Of many other typical cases Of
incurable contagious diseases. which
when self-treatcd arc harmful not only
20 the one who is the victim, but when
left 10 run rampant without the proper
attention from health authorities aiso
becomes dangerous to public health.
Complete instructions to physicians
and druggists and retail dealers In
medicines will be issued by the City
Health Department touching the new
regulation. 1t is in no wise the in
tention of the department to strike AT
the legitimate use OF proprietary medi-
cines. and q list OF remedies will be
compiled the users and purchasers OF
which will be required TO comply with
tho regulation passed yesterday by the
Administrative Board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
RUB RHEUMATIC
PAIN RIGHT OUT
Don't suffer! Relief comes the
moment you rub with
"St. Jacobs Liniment."
What's rheumatism: Pain only!

stop drueging! Not one case in ATTY
requires internal treatment. Rub the
misery right away! Apply soothing.
penetrating 'St. Jacobs Liniment" di-
rectly upon the tender spot" and re-
lief comes instantly. est. Jacobs Lini-
ment' is a harmless rheumatism and
scia tlca relief which never disappoints
and cannot burn or discolor the skin.
Timber up. Get small trial bottle
from your druggist. and in just mo-
mcnt you'll be free from rheumatic and
sciatica pain. soreness, stiffness and
swelling. Don't suffer. st Jacobs Lini-
,nent" has relieved millions Of rhcu-
matism sufferers in the last half CEN
fury. nd is just as good for sciatica.
neuralgia. lumbaGo, backache, sprains
ana SWellinEs-AdY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
Old Folks Saved
From Suffering

Mrs. Mary a. Dean. Taunton, Mass.
IN her s7th year. says: II thought
was beyond the reach OF medicine. but
Toiey Kidney Pills have proven most
beneficial in my case"
, Mr.. Sam a. Hoover. High Point,
n. c., writes: my kidney trouble was
worse at night and l had to set up
from FIVE 10 seven times. Now l Go
NOT have to get up at night and con-
siaer myself in truly normal con-
dltion, which I attribute to Foley Kid
ney Pills, az I have taken nothing
MRS. ii. A. Bridges. Robinson, Mass,
says: II suffered from kidney all
ments for two years: commenced
ago, and though / am CT years OF age,
feel like q i6-year-oid s!rl."
Foley Kidney Pills are tonic,
strengthening and up-building, and
restore normal action to the Kidneys
end 10 disordere6 and painful blad-
der. They act quickly and contain
no dangerous or harmful drugs.
nj
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
Last OF prun.w,ck n,ues =, Dend.

ISpcciaI 70 TIC Tim cs- DIspatch.
DORSET, VA. January &c. l..
Davis died a, his home near here last
night in The s,rcnty-seventh year OF
his age. iIc was the last eurvivin =
member OF the E-unswick Blues with
whom he fought through the War Be-
tween the States. lie leaves, besides
his widow. tho following children: J.
:. Davis, OF Canada; Mrs W. H. Greg
DRY, Chase City, Va; L'.thcr Lind. Jud =
son l., OF Powhatan County. and CIif-
ton l.. now with the American forces
IN France. The funeral VIII be held
at his home Thursday Burial Will be
in the family buiy!ng ground
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
HarrISonburE BANK Elects.

lSpccldl 10 ne nes-DispatCH'J
HARfISONBCRG. VA. January l6.-
The Peoples Bank or this city. which
is capitalized at $4,000. and one OF
the most progressive banks in tho VAL
ley. held its annual stockholders meet
ing Monday, January "A. and reelected
J. l.. Reherd president. All other Of
ficcrs were reelected, and arc az fol-
lows: ]. X. Stickley, first vice-president:
=. =. Berry, vicc-presideDt and cashier;
-. y. Yancey. assistant cashier and
teller; T. f.. Sebrell. Jr., assistant
teller; Tranvel Fishback. remittance
clerk, and Ward c. Swank, attorney.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
Lynchburs Man Get, Communications

lF,FtCla 70 The T l!Ncs- DIS pau
LfNCHBJEG. VA. January 1t
George Preston Glenn. OF this city.
has been commissioned Il frs. leu
tenant In the United States Army
aviation corps. AZ Camp Tal!a ferro,
Fort Worth, Tex. He received his
FIRST training in Canada. but upon
transfer to the American army was
sent to Texas. He spent few days
here during the Christmas holidays
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
s,nrt for Good Rond. Meeting.

Especial 10 Tho Times Dispatch.1
HARRISONBCRG. VA. January ls.-
The supervisors OF Rock in CHAM County
left in :. body this morning to attend
the seventh annual convention o! the
Good Roads Association in Richmond.
Ever since the election of the present
board il has been known as road
board. and has rendered valuable SER
vice 10 its constituents by adding many
miles Of modern roads in the county.
The members of the board are J. NJ.
Hilbert. Hiram Burtner, g. +. Armcn-
trout Adam Turner and r. NJ Burke.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
1898

THE design and drape
L carried out in these
Skirt models places
them in a class apart
from the ordinary. So
does the quality Of the
cloth, and at the price
with woolens vaulting
higher daily they are.
in truth, a triumph In
value.
One model in an ex-
cellent mems wear suit
ing with a smart self
tone stripe has very deep
patch pockets with the
long pointed flaps heav-
lily stitched in silk. This
model has the full-gath-
cred back and wide belt.
Another model has at
tached envelope pockets,
the long points piercing
t b e pocket through
slashes at the bottom.
These latter are in a
very fine Wool Chiffon
Poplin with gathered
back, wide belt and
smoke pearl buttons.
Price Of either model,
$5.9s.
T. i-17-ls
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
VIII Hold Educational Conference.

tSpcciai to The Times DiSpat
EAST RADFOHD, VA, January 10
The fifth annual educational conference
will be held ut the Bradford Normal
School March II. 10 and 16. This con-
ference will offer programs for super
intendents. trustees and teachers and
various classes of educational work.
ers. 1t includes all grades Of schools.
from the primary to the higher edu-
cational institutions. many OF which
are located In the western section Of
the State. Many prominent educators
will have places on the program.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
Bitten by Dog with Rabies.
Special to The Times-Dispatch.

IHPeCEdI 20 TIC IIHe5 DISpatch.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, January
l6.--Georse Grimes. of Fauquier
County. was bitten by dog. The head
of tho animal was sent to Richmond
for examination. which showed a pro-
nounced case OF rabies. Mr.. Grimes
has gone to Baltimore to take the Pas
teur treatment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17
Accidentally Poisons Self.


pANNlLiE. VA, January III. E.
Hickey. an aged and well-known ci:I-
zen, Is in the hospital suffering from
the effects of an overdose OF strychninc.
which he accidentally took jus; before
ordering dinner nj local restaurant.
He Is cNpcCted TO recover.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-17

Especial to The Ti.nes-Dispatch.
FLAIN VIEW, VA. January 49, The
wedding of Harry Lee Pain to Miss
Susie Redd Grant is announced. The
ceremony took place at the parsonage
last Wednesday night, and was per-
formed by Rev. w. e. Grant, father of
the bride. The groom is son OF
MI and Mrs. L. J. Balm. of Car-on.
Va. lie has been assigned to Company
fantry, Camp Lee.