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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-27

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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
INTRICATE WEAPON

Back Of the torpedo is its fsh-shaped body. con-
tanning all the machinery to drive and steer after
II has been launched From forward aft we hnd
compartments as follows: compressed air res
ervor an immersion balance chamber, engine
space and buoyancy chamber. The tiny engine
is driven by compressed air. which is compressed
tn a high degree, and 1t rotates the prOpellers
whereby the projecte is carried through the
wafer The immersion or balance chamber pro-
vides the means Of maintaining the depth at which
tho torpedo shall travel through the water after
being launched. In the engine chamber there is
also the device for keeping the projectie to its
desipnated path during its travel. This IL
achieved by means of gyroscope. The buoyancy
chamber which is placed aft of the engine cham
her is virtually vacuum Without this cham
her the torpedo would sink. The propellers and
,daers are astern and outside the torpedos body.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
SCOUT ENVOY TO PERSHING

The Boy Scouts OF America have
special envoy in France. On the
Fourth Of July he took to General
Pershing and the American expedi-
tonary forces message from the
$4,000 scouts and scout officials In our
country.
This messenger Is Dy. Charles Mac
farland. The message from the Boy
Scouts of America to Gen. John j. Per-
shing and the Americal expeditionary
forces says In part:
while we are compelled to remain
at home each one of us Is definitely
engaged in one or more war work ac-
,ivities under the leadership of the
national government. Indeed we take
pride in being part Of Uncle Sans
team in these stirring times and are
anxious for the. opportunity to make
any sacrifice in order that our cause
may prevail.
With you there are over 100000
who have. as scouts or scout officials,
discovered the practical value of scout
ing They know how to take care OF
themselves and how to be helpful to
others when in need.
Good cheer and hearty greetings is
the sincere wish of the scout brother
hood of America"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
SCOUTS. L,sEarv LOAN WORK.

Each day the Importance Of the work
that was done by the Boy Scouts of
America in the third Liberty loan cam
paign is augmented by the receipt OF
final scoutmasters' reports.
The total number of subscriptions
now reported is 5SO.54O. amounting to
the sum of $67, ,131 $50.
This is most gratifying showing
because while the amount in money
IL not so large as 1t was in the second
campaign, the number Of subscriptions
secured is largely in excess Of those
secured for the second campaign.
This spells real service of the highest
degree because in the third campaign
as CLEANERS after the reapers," all
blanket corporation subscriptions were
eliminated and the boys confined them
selves to soliciting individuals, and the
number of $50 and 500 bonds sold IL
a wonderful achievement.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
THE BOY YOU CAN TRUST.

Some fellows are very much brighter. l
= know,
At camps and inspections they frequently
show
To better advantage, and some there
may be
Who understand Scouting from A through
to 2.
Who know how to rig up telegraph Set,
To make fire by friction and such things
and yet
When critical times are ahead of me,
just
Give me the fellow know I can trust!
He doesn't suspect. but it's true all the
same.
That he's getting his training for playing
life's game.
He'll fnd when he's older. as others
have found,
That there aren't enough boys Of that kind
to go round,
Who tackle their work with a resolute
heart
Determined to finish whatever they start
And II you would succeed in this old
world, you must
BE sure you're the kind of q boy folks
can trusti
Boys Life.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20

ing coze, looking for all the world like a bit OF
wreckage itself. But it had just finished a long
bout of pumping under water in that hold. which
ironwork and a sudge that was indescribabe;
and when 1t had been put the side and had
pumped few tons of clean through
itself, that pump ready to start work again
anywhere.
The secret of the pump is that 1t is water
tight-which sounds absurd. 1t is. however. per-
fectly true that the water flow in and
around the whole of the works of the pump while
it is at work. No one has hitherto succeed
ed In making electricity work under water In
this way; but the OF the discovery are plain
even to the layman. A ship fitted with these
pumps, for example, ought never to sink if she
has enough of them on board, because they can
be set to work in the flooded compartments and
pump the water out fast ii comes in Dam
age to the engine rooms does not affect the
pumps, because they do not rely for their cur-
the ships dynamos, but on their own
portable outfit
Salvage experts tell rather amusing tale
Of the versatility of the pumps. A fire broke out
in the hold of ship that was carrying a very
valuable infiammable cargo. Two submersible
pumps board and the captain slung
them the side into the sea, attached a good
pump water at the rate of about $50 tons an
hour each into the burning hold. They put
the fire out and the captain then lowered the
pumps into the hold and made them pump out
the water they had previously pumped in.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
WONDERFUL RESEMBLANCE.

Dion Boucicault the actor dramatist' was tne
-, image Of Sir Kenelm Digby. the seventeenth
,anturv philosopher. Douglas Jerrold and Mont
colder the inventor Of balloons. might have
e'oss.d az twin brothers. Montagu Williams had
anIv TO don black periwig to become perfect
double of Charles II as depicted by SIR re'er
DIV The likeness between Byron and j. L. Mot
~, tho historian of the Dutch republic was de
scribed by the poets widow as most wonder
full
Charles MaeTarlane In his "Reminiscences OF a
Literary Life," describes how In lS2o ne mel
shelley In the Royal Burbon museum. Naples
and showed him a statue Of Agrippina, the mother
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
GREAT PLAY NEVER PRODUCED.

Gen. Lew Wallace wrote tragedy entitled
"Commodus," which was founded on the story
Of Maternus, escaped slave. who rebelled
against his country. placed himself 1t the head
Of band Of outlaws, planned the capture of
Rome and his own elevation to the throne but
finally betrayed and killed It was never
produced. but Lawrence Barrett. to whom 1t was
submitted, wrote General Wallace that It was the
best play since "Richelieu." and that both as a
poem and acting play 'Commodus' is the
best English drama" 1t was printed but never
staged.-Boston Globe.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
SCOUTS GET NAVY pEsERTER.

John Gilbert Jones, an alleged two
time navy deserter, was captured by
members of boy scout troop in Ram
apo mountains, near Wyckoff, N. J.,
and started under guard for Newport
News, Va.
For two months federal authorities
had searched for Jones, but clever
work on the part Of the boy scouts Of
Wyckoff resulted in his apprehension.
In an abandoned mountain school,
house the scouts came across store
Of provisions and some navy clothing.
When Jones returned, II scouts
closed in on him at prearranged sig
nal. The deserter offered no resist
ance,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
scovrs WEAR HAT sADaE.

All genuine boy scouts should veal
the badge on the hat.
One important reason for this = the
fact that the United States govern
ment has permitted the Boy Seoufs of
America alone among boy organin-
rons to wear . Uniform similar to
that Of the United States army, 20 1t
ts only fair to the authorities that the
scouts should wear the distinguishine
mark Of their organization on the hat
In order that they may not Be coafussd
with the sOldiefA
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
RuZzo work

Fire at sea, collision, weather and other marine
risks all dealt with by the admiralty salvage
section Just much war risks such as min
ing anc torpedoing; but 1t is. of course, the war
risks that provide the bulk of the cases. Inc
work of the section falls really into three parts'
There are first of ALL the rescue tugs. These
proceed to any ship that is in distress. whatever
the cause and endeavor to tow her into port
or at least to get her into shallow water, where
she can 20 aground or even sink and stll pe
salvable In the latter case the second part oI
the sections work begins-the patching up. emp
tying and lifting. This may take anything from
six weeks to six months. When she is lifted ana
afioat again she is towed to the nearest sheltered
fected she is cleaned up inside and her engine
room restored to something like order. 1t u
the aim as far al possible, to enable her 10
nroceed TO a shipyhrd under her own steam.
There are cases. of course. where the torpedo or
the mine has exploded just by the engine-room
and blown everything to fragments. Then the
hull patched up, has to be towed to the repair
ing ward but in the majority of cases the dam
age is in the bows in the stern, and the vessel
can linn along by herself after first aid from the
salvage section.
British salvage experts have little hope Of
salying any. of the ships that are down in deep
water. The physical limitations of divers alone
would make it impossbiity to raise. for ex-
ample the Lusitania. and. SO far, no mechanical
devices that have been suggested or made hold
out any hope Of doing the work Of the diver with
any success.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
Raising of Manu- Sunken
Ships bu England Helps
10 Defeat the German
Submarine Campaign

losses Is not the only way to defeat
the German submarine campaign
Saving ships that have been dam
aged, lifting those, even, that have
been sunk, and restoring them TO
methods which have gradually been
improved In England as the strin-
gency Of the shipping shortage be
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
SCOUTS DOING A GREAT WORK.

The Boy Scouts Of America have
done big work this year-greater. more
valuable work was never done.
Leaders and troops, old and young,
went into Americas fight for liberty
with vim, stuck to 1t with vigor an6
harvested crop Of funds and food
that meant victory.
Millions Of dollars were secured for
clothing, shelter and Instruments ID
defense. Tons Of food were added to
Uncle Sans store that furnishes tie
physical fuel needed to enable om
soldiers to stop the barbarian hurde
attacking the civilization secured by
D'7n's struggle for 1000 yeaEA
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
FAIR TREATMENT.

beautiful young lady approached the ticket
window and In voice like the Fippling Of .
brook asked the clerk: what Is the fars TO tAe
fairT
To which the clerk replied: Same = y ~
homely, madam"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
UP. SEE. UP.

"It's Just dawned me why those trapexe
performers are sech funny fellers." said the man
ager of the op'ry house.
wall. why is 1t ole Smart Alec" asked the
sherf Of the taoun.
why. cause the defn cusses IL alters actin up"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20
ovote tbe ojble.

Scholars may quote Plato in thsaf
studies, but the hearts Of millions W1n
quote the Bible ut their daily toll. md
draw strength from it, inspiratioo =
the meadows draw Il feem H. breok-
Cooway.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-09-20

Of Nero Il told him that the Bonaparte family
considered this the very image of their mother
When Madame Mere was In Naples her daughter
Queen Caroline, induced her to sit by the statue.
and made 4 large party remark the striking
resemblance"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD .OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
PLAZA

The second great issue of the AL lies Official War Review will be one of many drawing cards of merit at the Plaza the first half of the week com mencing with today's matinee. These authentic scenes of conditions on the various battle-fronts are released weekly by the Bureau of Public In- formation.
 Madam Sphinx," compelling and unique drama of the Apaches' life in the underworld of Paris with Alma Ruebens starred in a role that suits her emotional talents admirably, will be another attraction worth while.
 The Rialto Four, a singing and musical organization that has been here before will headline the vaude- vile bill with Tears" a comedy sa- tire on woman's greatest weapon and featuring Marie Deel and J. LeRoy Billings; Mack and Reading in a nut" comedy, song and dance oddity; and the Young LaDell Trio in grand support
 There are to be other features that should round out a bill to gladden. the hearts and whet the tastes of the most fastidious theatre goers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
MISS TOUSLEY IS l ENTERTA AIMED BY
 CLASS MEMBERS
Luncheon at Blooklawn Club in Recognition of
 Her Excellent Work.

Between 25 and 30 of the Red Cross workers who have been taking the Chapter Course in Home Service, under the auspices of the Committee for Civilian Relief, rendered to Miss Clara M. Tousley, who has been lec- turing in this course, luncheon at the Brooklawn Country club Satur- day noon.
 This course consisted of 10 lec- lures and has been given by Miss Tousley at the Y. W. c. A., at the rate of two a week and the attend ance, has ranged between 35 and 40 at each meeing.
 Saturday was he last meeting date for the course and it was decided that 1t would be most fitting and pleas ureable to entertain for Miss Tousley, who has become a warm favorite with the workers since she was sent here by the Atlantic Division of the Red Cross.
 Those who were at luncheon on Saturday were: Mrs. Paul Kicker, 1 Mrs. w. E. Seeley, Mrs. John E King, | Mrs. Leon Lawson, Mrs. Kenneth | Weeks, Mrs. N. W. Bishop, Mrs, Woodruff, Miss Day, Miss Fennell, Miss Wilson, Mrs. c. B. Wilson, Mrs. Jacob Klein, Mrs. Thompson, Miss i Mitchell of Newtown; Mrs. Herbert i Sherman, Mrs. DeLacour of Strat- ford; hIrs. Fenton, Miss Carol Ster- ling, Mrs. Richard Staples, Mrs. F. T. Staples, Mrs. Egbert Marsh, Mrs
 
 s, Wilmot and Miss Sally Wilmot, Miss Tousley.
 ' Miss Tousley expressed herself are greatly pleased with the way in which the class had responded to her teaching and said that she considered 1t the best in Connecticut Workers from Newtown, Norwalk, Fairfield, Southport and Stratford were per mitted to enroll for the course.
 Quite a good deal of field work was done in, connection with the course, such as visiting the baby clinic at < the Associated Charities; demonstra- tions by pr. Walter H. Brown of the Board of HealthI an address by Dr. Lynch of the Shelton Sanitarium; a talk by Miss Jeannette Simmons of the New England Home for Little Wanderers.
 A visit was paid to Hillside Home and while there the class heard a very instructive talk by Angus F Thorne, superintendent of the De pertinent of Public Charities, and Miss Anna M. Cullen of the Visiting Nurses Association, also spoke.
 On Tuesday afternoon they are to go to the public playground situated at Oak street and Lexington avenue
 in order to witness properly suver
 vised playground in operation. Whil,
 there Pierce V. Gahan, secretary O
 the Recreation Commission, is to giv an address.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
POLES

.7hat is considered a real stage novelty and positive revelation in the form of vaudeville entertainment comes to Polls theatre today for a limited engagement of but three days The Four Husbands, musical com edy evolved into a snappy and hu- morous act with a host of pretty girls, able single and review of Broadway's best vaudeville and musical principals is presented by William B. Friedlander.
 The Four Husbands was written jointy by William B. Friedlander, who supplied the lyrics and' music, and by Will M. Hough, who wrote the book. These clever writers of song, dialogue and verse have done them selves proud in this newest and most novel of stage ideas.
 Jack Boyle and Kitty Bryan will have the principal spots. Their standing is well known to all vaude- vile fans and behind them is a glor- lious support of beauty, talent, ward robe and scenery. Others who win be seen on the vaudeville program are Ardo, the clever speciality artist and the Brown Sisters, champion ac- codeon players.
 On the screen "The Eagles Eye will show the landing of the German submarine U-53 and why 1t came here from the viewpoint of the German General Staff. as unearthed by the United States Secret Service. This will be one of the most thrilling ot the episodes of this great spy di- Yulgment.
 "A Models Confession" with Mary MacLaren, ono of the latest of the problem plays presented to a rising generation, will be shown in five Thorough and gripping reels. This photoplay released after thousand: of dollars had been spent upon it perfect production will bring an en tirely new touch to the screen world ! of America.
 Rearst-Pathe's latest news release will be shown at the beginning O every performance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
WEST END

The Aircraft photoplay, Hit the Trail Holiday" based upon the play which ran for a season on Broadway and which was written by George M Conan, the famous dramatist, com poser and actor manager, will be seen in picture form with George M Cohan as the star at the WesS End theatre tonight and tomorrow night The scenario was prepared by John Emerson and Anita Loos, and was produced in splendid style under the direction of Marshall Neilan..
 In this unusual picture, Billy Hol- liday is the replica of Billy Sunday the famous evangelist
 Wednesday, Madge Kennedy in "The Danger Game" Six acts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
EMPIRE

When it becomes necessary for a red-blooded young man to refrain from enlisting because he believes that course will kill his mother, and is called a stacker by his friends, an interesting problem arises. How the riddle is solved by one young man. the son of wealthy ammunition manufacturer, is revealed in "The Claws of the Hun,' the newest star- ring vehicle for Charles Ray, in which he will be seen at the Empire theatre today and tomorrow.
 It is in this respect that MT Rays 8 new photoplay teaches splendid les sons in patriotism. to the mothers of this country. When John Stanton sought to enlist at the outbreak of the war his mother, who was serious 1 ly i'll, opposed that course bitterly, and she finally convinced her son that his enlistment inevitably would kill her. To save her life, as he thought, he refuses to enlist and his friends who did not understand, called him a ] stacker. But John Stanton was not
 a stacker as subsequent events proved
 It is because of this situation that he | is able to frustrate the plottings of
 secret Hun agents and ultimately by
 his conduct win the consent of his
 mother to go lover there"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
EDUCATION BOARD TO MEET.

There will be meeting of the Board of Education this evening, but little is expected to develop for the session. It is rumored that Commis- sioner Owen Burns may bring up the question of the so-called spicy parts of the Senior play given lately at the High school. Superintendent Slaw- son says he saw no objectionable fea- lures, and considers it one of the best ever given by class at the High school
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
NUT sUNDAES ARE DEAR

The great scarcity of English wal nuts, and other nuts used for the de- Hcious nut sundae," has caused the price to be raised to 20 cents, and they soon may be thing of the past. The price is at present almost pro- hibitive and for weeks at time the dealers have been unable to- obtain any at all. Some one suggests decorations of sawdust which might be made to serve, providing it is used in moderation and the necessary ice cream is not omitted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
OSCAR ". BOELKER.

Funeral services for Oscar William Booker, whose death occurred Fri day, were held this afternoon at o'clock. At his late home, 569 Flaw ley avenuee, Rev. F. W. Klein, of f1ciating. He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. c. Staar two sis ters, two brothers, four daughters and three sons, one in military ser vice in France. Interment was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
PATRICK RENEHAN.

The funeral of Patrick Renehan was held from his late home, 1869 Fairfield avenue, and from St. Peters $ church, this morning at o'clock. In- terment was in St. Michaers cemetery. Besides his wife he is survived by a son James, and two daughters, Kath- crime and Mary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
JOHN ROGERS.

John Rogers, 127 Howe street, died yesterday at his home. He was AZ years of age and was a native of Wales, having come to this country about Is years ago. He was em- ployed at the Salts Textile Mills for many years and was a former mem Der of the Salvation Army. He is survived by wife, and two sons Thomas and William. The funeral will be held from the mortuary chapel of H. A. Remington, Barnum avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
HERBERT l.. KERN.

Herbert Lester Kern, 69 years old, died Saturday at his late home after having had a paralytic shock about three weeks ago. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Murray, Mrs. William Ma han, and Mrs. Albert E. Vreeland and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
OBITUARY.
JOSEPHINE MOHYDE.

The funeral of Josephine A. Mo- hyde, nine year old daughter of MT. and Mrs Timothy Mohyde, 66S East Main street, was held this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Rourke & Boucher, 1295 Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08

Seven negro walters from a hotel in Lenox, Mass, were brought to Camp Devens under the work or fight regulations. They are being held as draft evaders
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08

fibre priced from $S to $2O, price reduced for tomorrow from $1 to $S on each garment. s Silk lowered petticoats .. $1.75 All petticoats regular S4 to S7 goods price reductions from $1 to $2.50 on each garment.
 SHIRT WAISTS All our Silk and Georgette Silk Waists regular priced $2.5O to $7, price reductions from $1 to $2.5O on each waist for tomorrow. s to $s Ostrich neck bows half prtce $1.4S to $3.9S. Special price reductions on Mara bout feather capes. Special price reductions on White Ice land fox furs. Special price reductions on Taupe fox, red fox and black fox furs for sum- mer wear.
 It will pay you to visit this store tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08
WAR STAMPS SALES.

The sale of War Savings Stamps fell down yesterday to $6,713Sl m the city while the state gained s146,- P1e2,S6 being the sum collected,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08

one grandchi1d. Rev. Horace Day will off1ciate at the funeral services to be held tomorrow afternoon, and interment will be in Lakeview ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08

The Senate Commerce Committee favors the taking over of the Hudson River Tubes by che Railroad Admin istratiO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-08

composed of nine vessels will tour the five lakes visiting important cities.