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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-13
FOOD To STOP
SPREAD Of THE
RED RADICALS
BY q; s. ALAN.

f1nndnp Tin,rS Wireless. Cnpyrightl
= PARIS. Jan. l@.-As 10 thr IHr'rpa
ate work or the peace cDhlcrcnCc. t'i.
conviction gains ground that nothing -
NOR important than Ia tackle inc III
mediate lcsacirs If tho war IN SOCIAL
and economic fields, The urgency OF
nndinC food for Europe ~ beginning ~
be On al! lips. 1t il pointed out INA.
the wisnst political diSprnsat'"hs ma!
M. of little avail Ia civilization rhi;Ss
Ihc spread westward az the lorcrS Oh
social disruption is checked. IT ~
doubted whether armed opposition can
do much To st-In IL. Food - 1cIt l" ps
thr IrSt essential. Hence the urscn':
Of the desire that as littlc time as pcs,
sjblr in getting the new intff-al!leo
food committee 10 work.
TIL. n.utrals. who nT" weaker tnan
thn allies. especially III III" east mus.
MOI only +. fortified 10. Withstand th"
menace. but Steps may De ncceSsar!
Ia $50. how much fnnd can la!rlF W
spared ccr the enemy. stores oil hp-
narrntlv easy fOoG conditions III paris
nj any rate OF Germany are duly notru:
but the suspicion cannot b. hanisnrn
that indications Of plenty are III Tca'l!
suprrric!al and apply at hest onI? u
limited portion of the population. ne
reaction Of haii-iillcd stomachS upon
politics is not the least among the 90.
starlrs in the way Of tn" establishments
~. :. Stahl, government.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-03-06

10000 Sioux Indians one days travel
south of us.
JULY 29-Crossed Wintering riv.
err; saw large herds of buffalo here
and killed all we wanted.
JULY 30-Travel toward Mouse
river. Today we saw immense herds
of buffalo, which sometimes got in
front OF us, and forced US to de-
tour little to avoid them.
AUG. 2. - Lieutenant Johnston
found a curious figure, made by stuff
ing a wolf skin and setting it up
right on stake, a cross stick sup
porting the forelegs like arms, and
the VOLTS head on top, covered with
a gay cap Of scarlet cloth, worked
with beads, etc. On the forelegs, or
arms, were hung small wooden ar
rows, painted red, tobacco, etc. An
tome called the figure "war sacri-
fee" of the Sioux.
I saw an Indian, and after short
chase brought him in to the train,
where Antoine had a talk with him.
He was an Assiniboine of Broken
Arms" band, and said his people had
145 lodges little ways to the North
and that they would see us at, our
campfire in the evening.
AUG. 9 - The Indians several
chiefs-came over to our camp last
night, and we kept them with US un-
til morning. The chiefs had a great
talk with the captain and I. Most
of them, especially old Broken Arm"
remembered me at once. They took
me into the tribe and made me men,
Der under the name of "Peputawsih-
ash-eta," which the interpreter told
us means "Great Medicine Man Of the
whites. Captain Fisk was made
member Of the tribe under the name
of "Ah-kichitita- honka-na- me-ne-s she
me-" meaning ''The Chief Soldier That
Never Turns Back" This name was
given to the captain, the Indians said,
because he had once been attacked by
a large band Of Indians and had, in
the face of apparently overwhelming
odds, refused to surrender, but had
fought his way through and gone on.
Lieutenant Johnston and Indians call
ed "Wa-to-pan", meaning dugout or
canoe. Old Broken Arm" called me
aside just before his party went off,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-03-06

sician and surgeon Of the party, and
only recently was the diary discover
ed by one Of his, daughters, who lives
IN Minneapolis, in the bottom Of an
old trunk. S.,A
: The expedition was made from ST.
Paul to Idaho in 1862. The diary
tells of the party reaching Winter
ing river, in McHenry County, N. D.
on July oath of that year. Winter
ing river is only thirty or forty miles
from Minot and flows into Mouse
river.
That part Of the diary which is Of
local interest follows:
JULY "a Reached Wintering
River after travelling about five miles
from our camp of the night, and were
forced to spend more than four hours
in crossing, as the stream is from 100
to 1875 feet wide and from three to
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-03-06

gave me handsome whip, ornament
ed with a human scalp, and told me
in a mysterious way of a yellow
land" off to the west, which he said
the Indians there guarded closely and
drove out everyone but members of
their own tribe.
AUG. 30-Sunday Remained in
camp. Had quite a variety for din
ner--venison, buffalo steak, wild
goose, chicken, etc.
AUG. 31-On the river bottoms
road sandy. Just met some teams
going down to Fort Charles for quartz
mill machinery for Colonel Hunkins
of Bannock They tell US of new dis
coveries of gold on the Sinking Wat
err, which they describe as exceeding
~ rich
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-03-06
SEPT. 4.-Crossed the Big Sandy

SEPT. 4.-Crossed the Big Sandy
at $50, miles from the night camp;
then put across the prairies for the
springs, and went into camp. We
met Mr.. Vanderburg, who gave US a
full account Of the new "diggings".
He had heard vague rumors of rich
gold bill in the "yellow country, but
could net trace it to anything detin-
ite
SEPT. I'll rode over to Fort Ben
ton and was well received by Mr..
Steele, who forwarded what goods,
ETC., we wanted as fast as possible
We met here many freighters from
Bannock and Virginia. We saw here
party going to the Saskatchewan
river. They report the "diggings"
there to be very rich.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-03-06
FIRST EMlGRANT TRAIN
THRU MINOT DISTRICT
Lost Record Shows That First Wagon
Train Westward Bound Passed
Thru This Country in July

Last Sundays Minneapolis Journal
contained the publication of lost
record of Capt. James l.. Fisk, who
was in charge of the first wagon train
that ever crossed the western plains
from Minnesota.
The record is of particular interest
to residents Of North Dakota, for this
was the first wagon train OF emil
grants that ever crossed the state, so
far as history records.
The diary, which was kept by DR..
VIM. Denton Dibb, government ply
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

tee will have charge of the club festiv-
tiles for the next several weeks. The
committee Is composed of Mesdames
Glenn F. Barns, Frank E. Nichols.
Frank Haas. Miss Ethel Heintzelmap
and Messrs. VIII N EngIe and Nor
gan Chambers. The schedule for the
month will be maintained practically
as 1t was carried out during June. Oh
Tuesday night the dinner and orches
ira dance will be given. On Thurs
day afternoon, the Woman's golf tour
namect and luncheon and on Satur-
day night the dinner and victrola
dance. 1t is also planned to have Sat
urday as Golf day and to have tourna-
ments arranged for this day. A bridge
party will probably be arranged to be
held during the month also. Great in.
terest is being manifested in the club
during the month and the management
is endeavoring to do everything posi-
BILE for the comfort and pleasure Of the
club members and their out of town
guests.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Notes and Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Stewart and
Mr.. Lyons of Fairmont were here for
the game at the bowling alley last
night.
Mayor Baker was a business call
or in Fairmont last evening.
Mrs. Walter Garkin and Howard
Meredith were visiting in Fairmont
last evening.
T. X. Talbot was visiting at the
home of his brother John Talbotts at
Chiefton yesterday.
Miss Ruth and Loretto Lesson were
shopping in Fairpont yesterday.
Mrs. Catherine Highbotham and
daughter Margie OF near Country Club
were visiting with Mrs. Frank Ben
nett.
D. Levy and son are spending few
days at the farm this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Bear were visit
ing friends in Fairmont yesterday
Cloyde Leonard, who was hurt in
an automobile accident some time
ago is worse Some very unfavorable
Symphonic developed last evening that
are causing his friends some anxiety.
John Miller of Enterprise was visit
ing his daughter Mrs. Emory Morris
this week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
surprise Party.

An enjoyable surprise party was
given on Sunday evening at the home
Of L. B. Wilson in honor OF Mrs. VII
sons f1ftieth birthday anniversary.
About noon number OF friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson arrived at their home
Bringing with them many good things
to eat which were placed on tables
erected on the lawn and a most en-.
joyable evening was spent. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Bub Conway,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pinkney Wilson, Mr.. ami
Mrs. Clark Wilson and sons, Clovis
and Cloman, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Darrah, Mr.. and Mrs. Yves Wyer and
daughter, Lille; MIR. and Mrs. viii
Moore and son, willard; Mr. and Mrs
Sanford Moore and daughter, Wanda;
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Wilson and daugh.
ter. Jean; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilson
and children, Blendine, Wildene and
Bernard; Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Wilson
and children, MILFORD, Marvin ana
Lois; Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Klingen-
smith and son, Donald; DR.. and Mrs.
George Miller, Mr.. Roy Darrah, Mr..
Boog Tenant, Mrs. Josephine Yost,
Mrs. Sara Core, Mrs. Sara Ammons,
Mrs. William Brewer, Misses Sudie
Brewer, Hazel Wilson, Wilma and Vel.
ma Darrah, Virginia Wilson, Jane
Shriver Fossie Darrah. Aldine Miller,
Messrs. Monford Wilson, Milford Will
son, Mills Conway, Robert, William
and Byron Miller.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
PERSONALS

Miss Mary Reed and brother Harry
Reed of Latrobe, Pa. who hahlbeen
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. j. E. An
derson have returned to their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Grumbine of
Clarksburg were recent guests of Mrs.
Rose Steele and the Misses jeanette
and Caroline Bright at their home
in this city.
Mrs. E. II. Taylor and the Misses
Taylor who had been guests in this
city have returned to their home in
Pittsburgh.
Miss Alma Dagger of Rochester, Pa,
is the guest of the Misses Alma and
Jean Decker at their home on Virgin
ia avenue.
Mrs. S. E. snider of Rivesville is
the guest OF her daughter Miss Bess
Snider at her home on Pierpont ave-
nue..
Mrs. Fred Jenkins and children who
had spent the past three weeks with
relatives at Fort Wayne, Indianapolis
and Angola, Ind, returned to their
home here today.
Mrs. Charles Steele is spending sew
eral days in Morgantown during the
absence of Mr.. Steele who Is in Cleve-
land, Ohio, on business.
Mrs. French McCray has gone to Co.
lumbus, Ohio, where she will visit rel.
atives and attend the Methodist Cen
tenary exhibition. She was accom-
panied there BY her mother, Mrs.
Flinchbaugh, who had been her guest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lynch have re-
turned from Camp Altawah where they
had been guests for week of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. +. Mumford.
Mrs. Lena Bates and little son, Rex,
and sister, Miss Virginia Hutson, OF
Wallace, are guests of their aunt, Mrs.
L. C. Smith and family in Fourth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Jepson have re-
turned from visit with relatives at
Steubenville. Ohio, and Pittsburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Gwynn and son,
Maurice, have returned from Grafton
where they had been the guests of Mr..
Gwynn's brother, II. B. Gwynn and
family. They also visited friends at
Philippi and Belington.
Miss Opal Smith returned last even
ing from weeks visit at Oakland,
Md. She was accompanied there by
Miss Flora Milliron, of McKeesport,
Pa, who had been the guest of her Sis
ter, Mrs. George Smith.
F. A. Burt and daughter, Miss Vir-
ginla, OF Warrington, are spending
several weeks at Atlantic City.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
MONONGAH
Severely Shocked

Charles Hewitt OF Monongah who
is employed by the Gas Consumer Co.
at Fairmont came near being electro
cuted last night by large wire from
one of the poles on CASTOR avenue.
nile on his way to catchH
O'Clock car .or home. HIS broUer
Thomas Hewitt was with him but had
walked few steps ahead but on look
ing back saw the first flying from
his brother who lay on the ground.
Without seeing any danger for himself
he picked him up. then unconscious.
He was then taken to the Cook hos
pital where no medical aid could be
obtained, no doctor there and none
could be located by telephone. Thorn.
as Hewitt called UP D. Levy's at Mo-
nongah and asked that George Hall be
sent to bring them home in his car.
After reaching home DR.. Smith
dressed his hand which is severely
burned besides having his back and
feet burned.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
NICE TO TRADE

In a brand newly stocked store, where
everything is fresh and new and es
pecially where the prices are exceed
ingly modest. We cordially invite
the public here and hope to enjoy a
share of their patronage and where
they may be assured prompt. courte.
GUS and satisfactory service always.
South Side Pharmacy, Phone 12-J.-
Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
ORDER NOW.

Why wait until the last minute and
then expect to get service? Order
your screens now and avoid delay. We
make window and door screens to fit
the opening. Full size for the entire
opening or half size to slide. Made in
the natural wood unfinished, stained
or painted. j. Earle Davis, General
Contractor and Job Carpenter, $40
Cleveland Ave-, phone 47O-R.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
It's MOVING DAY.

Every day is moving day with us.
We are ready to move your freight,
your household goods, pianos, safes.
machinery. And let US remind you that
we do our work in the most satisfac-
tory manner and with dispatch and at
most reasonable charges. Long dis.
lance moving by large auto vans.
Thomas Caruso, 221 Meredith st.
Phone 69S.J.-AdY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Birthday Party.

Honoring the birthday anniversary
of Their daughter Miss Margaret Mr..
and Mrs. B. Y. Morgan entertained a
number of friends informally last ev-
ening at their home at Winfield. About
forty guests were entertained with
games and music and delicious refresh
ments were. served. A number of peo-
pie from Fairmont went to Winfield
for the affair in automobiles.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Patriotic Program.

A patriotic program was carried out
at the meeting of the Missionary so.
ciety OF the First NJ. E. church yester.
day afternoon: Mrs. Elizabeth Dents
division was in charge of the program
The girls. of the Queen Esther circle
Of the church furnished the musical
program. The hostesses were: Mes
danes Nicely, HAWKINS, Rose, Holdren,
Barnes. Billingsley, Zusdann, Gregory,
Wallace, Johnson, Hough and Miss
Baker
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Held outlno.

The Helpful Bible class of the
First Baptist church Sabbath school
held a most enjoyable outing yes
serday evening at Loop Park. A pic
1ic supper beneath the trees was a
feature Of the days enjoyment which
was partaken OF by a large number
Of members Of tho class and their
friends. The class is taught by DR..
0. o. Henry,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
PIav Grounds Oman.

The play ground and swings which
had been closed for more than a year
were opened up for the children yes
terday. They had been closed on &C
count of the infantile paralysis and
other contagious diseases.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Entertained Last Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Holdsworth en-
tertained informally last evening at
their home in View avenue with a pref
tily appointed party honorlng the birth
day anniversary OF their daughter
Miss Celestial. The evening was de-
lightfully spent with games and mus
ic and refreshments were served. The
guests spent the greater part of the
evening on the lawn e""rH"ndiug the
home. About forty were present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09

The very smallest ladies should
properly have the very protest frocks
and here is an example Of what that
"prettiest" is. For little maids from 3
to years what could be more adorable
than this simple 1onfection of Nhi.e
handkerchief linen, pointed all about
the hem with Vandyke points with
white piped edges, and a background
of lacy ruffle. A soft pink satin sash
completes the picture.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
STATIONARY

Dear me, said the dear old lady,
these London streets seem to get more
mixed up every time come.
Sorry, mum, said the polite police.
man, | assure you we don't shuttle
'em.-Pearson's.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
ALWAYS With US.

willis-This paper says that the
number of financial failures is de.
creasing
Gillis-I don't believe it. There's as
many of them calling on my daughter
as ever.-Town Topics.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Returned from rrounh.

. Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Watson,
and children, Misses Rose and Jane
and Sylxanus have returned from a
motor trip to 1.-THE Trough" in Hamp-
shire county where they had spent
the past week. En- route home they
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Dryden, OF Baltimore,
At their cottage at Deer Park. Md.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
pEAcE pRopucINe cENrERs.

Wife Crying to think of The Hague,
Let's see, what is the name of that
place where so much was done toward
promoting peace in the world?
Hub-Reno, my dear.-Boston Tran
script.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Guests lntcIty.

Mr.. and Mrs. g. L. Michael and
son, Jonathan Of Phoenix, Arizona.
are In the city the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Eliza Arnett on Spring street.
They will also visit relatives In Man
nington and will not return West
until this fall. Mr.. Michael was for
merly in the commercial department
Of the Fairmont State Normal School
and at this time is head OF that de-
partment in the High School at Phoe-
nix. Mr.. Michael and Wilson Davis
made the trip by automobile and Mrs.
Michael and son came by rail. Mr..
Wilson is the guest of his father-in-
law, Rev. Henry Morgan. at Rives-
vile. Mrs. Morgan and children,
have been here for some time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Guest In CITY.

Miss Dorotha Dorneli, Of cumber-
land, Md, IS in the city the guest
Of Miss Marjorie McAndrews. at tho
home Of Mrs c. T. Jeffreys on chlca-
20 street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Returned Home

Miss Marguerite Barnes who had
been the guest of her sister Mrs. F.
Deffenderfer at Cannonsburg, Pa. has
returned 10 her home at Edgemont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09

Returned Home.

Mrs. w R. Crane returned last ev-
ening from Kingwood where she had
attended the Preston county home
coming celebration.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
To Meet.

The Needleworkers club will meet
Thursday evening with Mrs. Harry
Scott at her home on Oliver avenue.
Mrs. A. F. Stossmeister formerly a
resident OF this city who is now visit
ing here will be the guest of honor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
New Heurs camml.t.n.

The House committee for the month
July OF the Fairmont Country club
hs been announced and this commit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
ALL IN ONE.

With the soraTone you can enjoy
the worlds best music because the
sona-Tone is designed TO play better"
all records of all makes. The adapta-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
To kInamont.

A party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Castor, the Misses Virginia and
Rose Gaskil1, Edith Hunsaker and
Harry Watkins were at Kingmont last
evening where they spent the evening
swimming. A feature of the evening
was picnic supper served beneath
the trees,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Enjoyable outino.

approximately forty members OF the
]. NJ. Hartley clerical force went to
Benton's Ferry last evening at five
o'clock where they spent the remain
der Of the evening in an enjoyable
manner. Well filled picnic baskets
were taken along and partaken of dur.
ing the evening and the remainder o.,
the evening was spent in swimming
The outing was highly enjoyed. The
crowd went to the Ferry in automo-
biles and trucks,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Hostess Yesterday.

Mrs. H. r. Johnson was hostess
yesterday 10 the Robert e. Lee chap
ter OF the Daughters of the Confeder-
acy at her home on Walnut avenue A
number of the members were present
and a delightful afternoon was spent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
To Meet

The Ladies Aid Society of Grace
Lutheran church will meet Wednesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Roy j.
Meyer on Ninth street. The members
are urged to be present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
Plenlo ThIa Evenlnn.

The local chapter OF the Eastern
Star will picnic this evening at Loop
Park II the weather permits. Supper
will be served at $3.50 o'clock and an
enjoyable evening is anticipated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-09
EnJoyed outIna.

A party OF young people consisting
Of the Misses Marie Shuttlesworth.
Lucille Hamilton, Irene Davis, Gene
We've Cordray and Messrs. Don
Springer, Forrest Springer, Marshall
Prunty and Fay Mortified spent last
evening at Benton's Ferry The even
ing was spent in swimming and n
lunch was partaken of. Mrs. Myrtle
shuttlesworth and Miss Pansy Jacobs
chaperoned the crowd.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-02

noon when a plane from Arcadia was
partly wrecked in a ditch several hun
dred yards west of the fair grounds.
Full details were lacking up to the
time OF going to press, but it seems
the machine ran out of gasoline, me-
cessitating a forced landing. Forta-
nately the aviator was able to secure
an open space several acres in area
upon which to drop. AS his machine
skipped over the ground it ran intu a
ditch some fifteen feet awide.y
Great dexterity was displayed by
the officer On handling the machine.
for had he not retained his presence
OF mind 1t is possible both occupants
would have been killed. As it was
the driver received severe cut over
his eye which will prove very pain
full. Had the machine not come In
contact with theIditch it would have
been necessary for the pilot 10 have
chosen between a fence, house, or
railroad grade. At late hour this
afternoon the plane was still in the
ditch, where it had been viewed by
hundreds of people. Orlando Report
er-Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-02
CANDLES ENOUGH FOR ARMY
TO LAST FOR $3.50 YEARS

The War Department authorizes the
following from the office of the Direc-
tor of Purchase and Storage:
The signing of the armistice left
the American Expeditionary Forces
with quantity of candles aggregat,
ing 100000 pounds, or 100000 in
dividual candles. Each candle made
under army specifications burns 10
hours, and on this basis statistical
expert from the Subsistence Division
has figured that the quantity of can
dies on hand is sufficient to burn one
candle continuously and without in
terruption for $3.50 years.
The primary use of the candles was
to furnish light in the trenches and
dugouts, but there is also very ex
tensive use for them in billcts ane
camps. The supply Of candles or
hand, while large, is probably no
srSater than the amount necessary to
meet the requirements of the army
for the immediate future.