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The Winslow mail., 1920-11-19
EDISON DEVICES AIDED U. s.
NAVY TO DEFEAT U.BOATS

The Sunday New York American
publishes the following dispatch from
Washington:
The part American ingenuity play
ed in winning the war is disclosed in
Board of the United States, made pub
lie by Secretary Daniels today
The volume reveals achievements
which, If projected decade ago. pro-
badly would have been ridiculed as
visionary. Chief among these was de-
vice by which the launching of a tor
pedO could be heard on shipboard
1000 yards away-or further than a
torpedo can be effectively launched
from a submarine.
This invention was but one of a
score or more contributed by Thomas
A. Edison, president of the board
Mr.. Edison appears to have been
the moving spirit of the board. For
saking his labor atories at the out
break of the war, he practically be-
came a naval officer He spent most
of his time in the navy department
offices here, and took long deep sea
cruises that he might be in closer
touch with the problems to be solved.
The Winslow mail., 1920-11-19
Strategic Maps
ions.

Mr. Edison prepared a new set of
strategic maps on which he charted
the harbOrs in which there was safe
anchorage for long distance inshore
in comparatively shallow, but safe,
waters where submarines could not
approach submerged.
Other wartime inventions by Mr..
Edison were a cartridge for taking
soundings; a convoy light visible to
all the vessels in the convoy, but in
visible from the decks of submar
inc; an underwater searchlight cap
able of throwing rays 200 feet; pro-
jectile that would enter the water
from an angle instead of richochet-
ing; a stablizer for submerged sub
marines, and a time fuse to cause
sharpnel to burst only six feet above
the ground
He devised mask to protect obser-
vers on the tops of masts from smoke
stack gas, turbine head for projec-
tiles which enabled the latter to be
fired from smooth bore guns and still
have rotation and accuracy; drew up
plans for mining Zeebruggee Har-
Dor, and developed a method by which
communicating signals between war
ships could be sent by means of mir
rors.
The Winslow mail., 1920-11-19
"DirectiOn Finder"

The study of a direction finder for
hostile airplanes was undertaken to
determine the direction of plane be-
fore it was visible, by determining the
direction of the source of the sound
given off by it's engines. This is how
it was done:
Two horns at fixed angle to one
another conveyed the sound to op-
posite sides by the same diaphragm
and swung the horn system, both in
horizontal and vertical planes, until
there was no movement of the dia-
phragm, because the sounds convey
ed by both horns were of equal value
and therefore neutralized one another.
1t was found very difficult to get
zero readings, but with some training
on the part of the observer the direc-
tion could be determined with consi-
derable accuracy.
Having learned the telephone sys-i
TENS on ships were not very reliable,
Mr.. Edison devised one that was. He
discarded microphones and substitut-
ed the receiving phone for transmit
ter. The signals being weak he am
plified with an audion, which made
the signals so loud as to be painful
to the ear.
Mr.. Edison also invented an extern
sion ladder which could be attached
to the top of the mast and give an OBJ
server location of 81 feet above the
top of the mast. This device increas-
ed the area of observation
The Winslow mail., 1920-11-19
His "Listening Device

Because of the German submarine
menace, ship protection claimed most
Of the attention of the board. To this
problem Mr.. Edison devoted his tradi-
tional twenty-four working days, and
after overcoming many obstacles
finally perfected his listening device
This contrivance was in the form
of an outrigger suspended from the
bowsprit of vessel and containing
an immense phonograph diaphragm
By means of compensators, the noise
of the vessels engines was obliterat-
ed, thus making it possible for the
device to work perfectly even when
the ship was plowing at full speed
through the toughest seas.
With this device boats moving 100
yards away could be readily heard
while the vessel was going full speed.
A submarine bell five and one-half
miles away could also be heard while
a big storm was in progress and the
boat also proceeding at full speed.
Mr.. Edison followed this invention
with a device for the quick turning
of a vessel whenever the detector in
dicated that torpedo was coming in
the vessels direction. He did this
by means of strong conical canvas
bags. A heavy rope was attached to
the mouth of the bag, and light rope,
in slip knot, to the tapering end.
The Winslow mail., 1920-11-19
Prevented Sinkings

Mr.. Edison devoted a great deal of
thought to various plans for prevent
ing sinkings, and he suggested num-
Der of schemes to this end. One of
The Winslow mail., 1920-11-19

We are now offering Ten Cents per
pound for good, clean cotton rags.
Get busy, boys, and bring them to the
Mail office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23

not feel so badly. Broken and shat tered as they are, like the vase, the aroma of days when generals were in flower clings round them still. But imagine the bruised spirits of the three brigadier generals who hit the earth again as captains.
 "But the saddest blow has fallen on those three officers who, raised 10 the rank, of ,brigadier general when i. was expedient to have their services as brigadiers, now find themselves captains: Daniel Hand, who com manded the Sixteenth Artillery Brig
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23
peop1e of ths United states have been

paying a billion dollar silk bill. New CT have prices for raw silk from abroad been so high, yet mere raw silk has been imported than ever before. In Chicago they're eves
 selling silk shirts on the insta1lmefr plan. Wa ge- earnsfs and small traders seem to be buying widely. Why IS 1t that 8 silk shirt seems a badge of luxury and afistocraey, and the pos
 session of one So sought fer, even in the face of extravagance. Mean while the Befnbyx Mori. or common silk weraa, keeps right on spinaiag in-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23

compose, at least until June 30. 1920, the commissioned personnel of the United States Army.
 Many Regular Army officers had rapid zrise, but also very rapid falls, states the ex-soldiers magazine. The Home Sector says There were. for example, 32 major generals who have already been restored to their or iginal peace-tirne status. Perhaps the five who have fallen to brigadier gen. erals, and the 90 who have gotten down to colonels and even the one who is now lieutenant colonel do
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23
SHfRhs ON HHE
 TESTAMENT PLAN.

The output of silk factories in the 1Tnitaa States fer the past year about +rsbiad their output in the last cen slrs year, 1914, The manufacturers valuation is about two and ene-haif tiHaas the value of the raw silk inn ported, Imports of silk hanufae C. turas from ether countries aggregate about fifty million dollars. Experts of silk products about twenty five million. All of which reveals the fact that during fhs past year the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23

ade; Robert Danford, formerly on duty in the office of the Chief of Field Artillery and commanding gen eral Of Camp Jackson, South Caro- lima and Benjamin D. Foulois, first Chief of Air Service; A. E. F., and later Chief of Air Service, First Army.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23
BEAR MARKET IN SHOULDER
 BARS SINCE ARMISTICE.

The Home Sector, the ex-soIdier's magazine conducted by the former editorial council of The Stars and Stripes, states that on the day of the armistice there were in the American Army almost as many officers as there there were American soldiers in the war with Spain. But now their nurnber-1SS,434-h dwindled by discharge, resignation and other causes to the 1S.000 who are to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23

If steel knives are rubbed with an onion and the juice left on for 24 hours, it will remove rust They should then be polished with a bath brick and turpenttne
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23

dustriously- He never did seem tc care much about prices!-The Ma tion's Business for February
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23

When washing windows add a sraaI; quantity of bluing to the water. The windows will be greatly improved in appearance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23

First among the separate skirts be- ing shown are the accordeon-pIeate models and those made of plaid stuffs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-23

When panels are se>n, invariably they are seen loose and bloomered about the bottom of the sl<srt-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-14
ENUMERATION
OF HOUSER
Vice President Of Grain Corporation
Declared Not Guilty OF
Specializing in Wheat
at Portland.

Finite Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.l
WASHINGTON, May 14.-Attorney
General Palmer today urged that all
possible publicity be given 10 ms re-
mort generating Vice President Max
n Houser. Of the United States
Grain corporation, Of using his off
cial position to speculate in wheat at
Portland, Ore.
Lester w. Humphreys. United
United States district attorney at
Portland, reported that Houser not
only sacrificed his personal means
by reason of his official position but
also that his personal grain COM
panies made profit OF only 4& per
cent on capital invested during the
six months ended December 81, 1873
There was no violation, no. ma
ninu,ation of wheat prices by Off.
cials .of the grain corporation, and
no improper use by Mr.. Fouser OF
his position" reported Humphreys.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-14
6eyere Losses Suffered by Federal Forces Who
are Attacked by Overpowering Num-
d bers of Rebels.
CAN LAST But COUPLE OF MORE DAYS
Deposed President Of Mexico Escaped by Close
Shave, When He Clipped OFF Long
Flowing Whiskers.

Bermuda has been ordered to pro-
cedo Immediately to Mexican waters.
Another report said Felipe Sanchez
Carranza, nephew OF the depossd
president, shot and killed himself
yesterday after he had been sur
rounded by rebels. The youth was
one of the best known ayiatOrs il
the federal army. He was flying over
rebel territory when shot down, the
report said Rather than surrender
he turned his revolver on himself.
American marines were once more
on shore in Vera Cruz today. Ma
rines and blRe jackets on the Ameri-
can vessels here were given liberty.
Two American destroyers and ono
supply ship were in the harbor. The
battleship Oklahoma was expected to
arrive shortly.
Advices from Mexico City said
leaders there had called
a meeting to nominate provisional
president and to arrange for the
presiden election
New Wireless Station.
NOGALES, Ariz., May IA new
wireless station completed today at
tion with Mexico City 1t is to be
business.
Hermosillo is the capital of the
state of Sonora.
Rebels Seek Recognition.
[By A. L. Bradford, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 14.-The rev.
olutionary government of Mexico was
today preparing diplomatic drive to
win recognition from this country.
Elaborate preparations will be
made for formal request for recog-
milton by the United States govern
ment, it was learned today at head
quarters of Dr. Tore Diaz, "confiden.
tial agent of the provisional govern
ment of Mexico Following is the
campaign in the diplomatic fight for
United States recognition:
l. During the reconstruction Pc
riod" in Mexico the provisional gov
ernment will prepare public opinion
in the United States for recognition
of the new regime by assurances Of
protection and hospitality to Ameri-
cans and their interests in Mexico
and by strict observance Of friendly
policy towards the United States and
other foreign powers. One OF the
first moves in this program was
thought to be the assurances by rebel
authorities at Piedras Negras to the
United States consulate there that
tho new government desires friendly
relations with the United States and
that all Americans and other foreign
ers would be protected.
2. After a period has been given IS
determine the effect OF this policy.
emissaries of the new government
will begin to make confidential in
vestiga tons at the state department
here to learn how request for rec
ognition would be treated.
Until it is virtually certain that
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-14
Chairmanship Of Resolutions
Committee Of Republican
Convention is I'm
portant.
JOHNSON IS OPPOSED
One Candidate Asks That Peace
Treaty be Rejected Entirely,
While Others Favor
Reservations.
IBy Harold D. Jacobs, United Press
Staff Correspondent

CBy Harold d. Jacobs, United Press
Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, May 14.-Chairman-
ship of the resolutions committee at
the republican national convention
grows in Importance as it becomes in
creasingly apparent that the league
OF nations will be one of the big is
sues of the presidential election
Senator Hiram Johnson, foremost
figure in the progressive wing, natur-
ally wants the party to go on record
as completely opposed to the league
pact. All Of his prominent rivals
have declared in favor of the league
with reservations.
Many republican leaders, II is un-
derstood, are determined that the in
ternationa1 section of the party plat
fern shall contain plank endorsing
the pact with the Lodge reservations.
TO insure the least possible Cpposi
tion to this from the 'bitter enders," "
led by Johnson, these leaders are
said to. be ready to recede from their
present attitude regarding the per.
manent craftsmanship Of the conven-
tion and permit johnson and his fol-
lowers to pick the man for this posi-
tion. In return, it is alleged, they
will ask Johnson to offer no opposi-
ton to their choice for chairman OF
the resolutions committee, which will
draft the platform
Such an arrangement, according to
political observers, would, while pos.
sibly improving Johnsons chances of
obtaining the nomination, bind him
to accept stand on the league of
nations at variance with his past and
present attitude in the interest Of
party harmony In such circum-
stances, it is pointed out, If Johnson
became the republican candidate, he
would be compelled to make his cam
paign along what these party leaders
regard as more popular lines.
OF the democratic aspirants, Attor-
ney General A Mitchell Palmer is
unreservedly committed to the ad-
ministration's foreign policies. The
position OF William G. McAdoo can
not be definitely. determined, but
those close to him believe he would
accept the verdict of the democratic
platform committee and make his
campaign accordingly.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-14
LIFE SENTENCE
FOR MURDERER
Farmer Who Killed Family OF Eight
to Spend Balance Of His Days
Behind Steel ...
Bars. r..r

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
BISMARCK, N D., May 14.-Henry
Layer, farmer, convicted of numbering
Jacob Wolf, a farmer neighbor, to-
gether with VOLTS wife, six children
and hired man, today began serving
a life sentence for the crime.
Layer confessed to authorities, de-
claring the murders were the result
of quarrel over VOLTS dog biting
LAYERS COW. When Layer protested
Wolf threatened TO kill him, Layer
said. Layer wrested the gun from him
and killed the whole family. -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-14

laid on the floor in the battle which
waged for more than half an hour.
Walton was hit four times.
Walton had black hair. was 1T
small stature and looked to be in
the upper twenties His clothins
bore marks Of st. Joseph, Me-, deat
ers.
The police had been searching Tor
Walton at the request of his mother,
who reported him missing.
James p. Walker, Chicago, VINO
was in charge of the car, described
the holdup today.
"There were four other men IN the
car besides myself" said Walker
"They were: e. S. Harris OF Carbon.
dale. ILL.,; "A. w. Blocmquist, OF
Menra nj: &. e. Stassen of Peos
stone. Ill. |; the fourth man was new
man by the name Of Parks
"T,he train had just pulled out Q!
Kankakee when the robber entered
the rear end. I challenged his en-
trance and he replied that he was
a. postal inspector. Harris started 'n
ouastion him when the robber drsay
la revolver.
"He then called to Parks and Or
dered the rest of us to lie race uo"H
on the floor and, motioning to some
Irvine. commanded Parks to tie our
hands. behind us. Parks hesNateus
but the gun was threatening and na
compiled. After he had fn1shed, war
ton ordered him to get down ana ne
tied Parks.
Then the robber. mentioning thal
he had plenty of time, walked sloWy
to the front end and selected -
catur pouch There were four smalieN
bags within the larger one;
""This stuff is easy when you nave
inside information Walton told US,
During the run to Chicago Waitola
simply sat on a chair and guaroed
us. He assured US that he wouid se
away and left the train at the hrsuf
ston. Woodlawn.
"The twine wae so tightly bou,lfs
around all but Stassen that the cir
culation of blood was cut of from
our hands. Walton had watcher
Parks closely when he was tying us
I'D After leaving Woedlawn StassaH
managed to kick his feet free ana
getting IN worked his hands loose.
ue then freed the rest Of us
Was Former Postal Clerk.
CHICAGO. May 14.-Horace =.
Walton, thirty years old, of ST.
Joseph, Mo. a former postal cierSf
was shot to death in d revolver duel,E
with dfty police, in his apartment
here early today after he had heidi
uD the mail car of an Illinois CentrrlE
passenger train near Kankakee, Hi,i
and escaped with mail bags estimated
to contain $500, 900. The money was
recovered.
Two policemen we're seriously
wounded in the revolver battle.
Walton boarded the train at Kan
kakee at midnight. Posing as pos,
tai inspector. he gained admittanceI
to the mail car. He held five railway
mail clerks at reYolver's point for
two hours. while the train was run,
ming to Chicago.
Suspicion was directed AT Waltonl
when two policemen saw him alightt
from a moving train with heavy
bag in his hand. on the outskirts osi
the city. Patrolman Roberts was ir-i
iured. probably fatally, when he eu-
gagged Walton.
The bandit was pursued to his
CONTINUED on page p
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-14
IBy United Press

lBy United Press.
| Success of the Mexican revolution
today apparently was nearly COM
| plete. Leaders predicted the cap
|ture or surrander Of President Car
rama hemmed in by revolutionary
troops in the region Of Rinconda,
south Of Apixaco, within two days
Outlying districts which have re-
|mained loyal to carranza were re-
ported coming over to the revolution.
Several Incidents indicated posi-.
bic International complications.
John B. Body, British consul, with
at Vera Cruz, was re
ported with Carranza's party, endan
gered by the attacks Of the revoiu
|tionists. General Obreoon, revoiu-
tionay leader, had promised every
effort would be made to insure
Seudy's safety. British wsrships had
been ordered to Mexican waters.
Ia Mexico City the revoiutionists
were reported to have asked leading
foreign oil companies to pay $5,oOO,-
COO pesos in export oil taxes in ad-
vance to furnish funds for the revo-
luton. The oil men were "consider-
Ing the request.
Formation Of a provisional govern.
ment was reported from Mexico City.
The provisional foreign minister
asked foreign embassies and ie0a-
tions to recognize the revolution, bu.
his request had received no reply.
Revolutionary agents in Washing.
ton Indicated their leaders would use
every precaution to hasten recocni
| tion by foreign powers.
HernosiiIo, son6ra, reported II
was in communication with Mexico
City by wireless and that the city
was quiet. Governors Of four Mexi-
can states who supported Carranza
were reported to have reached Port
RnssoId, Texas, with $2,ooo,cOo in
public funds.
Surrender Of Mataroros, the last
Carranza city along the border, was
expected to be delivered to the rebels
today.
|[United Press Leased Wire Service ]
VERA CRUZ, May 13. (NighD =
|Carranza forces have suffered several
hundred casualties in heavy fighting
|in the region of Hacienda Tamriz,
state of Puebla, in the last forty
|esht hours, according to reports
here tonight.
revolutionary leaders claimed their
.Ioops were gradually closing in on
|the deposed president.
Ihey expected his surrender Or
capture Within the next two days.
me rebels claimed to have more
.han $4,000 men subject to their
oraers. The presidents force was
es,lmated at about 5000 troops.
british circles were worried over
me l late of John B. Body, British con
sln al Vera Cruz. Body was reported
10 y nave left Mexico City on the train
~ " winch tfA president fed No word
'dn neen received from him.
brush subjects in Mexico have
appeaied to their government to
send warshfp to Vera Cruz, it was
Peponed, and one or the vessels at
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-14
Horace Walton, Of St. Joseph, Robs Mail Car
of Half Million in Cash, But Pays
With His Life.
BRIEF CAREER Of LONE TRAIN ROBBER
Former Postal Clerk Posed as Inspector, Held
up Five Men in Car and Takes Four
Registered Mail Bags

United Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, May IA lone bandit
successfully held up an Illinois Cen.
tral passenger train late last night
and obtained mail pouch said to
contain half million dollars in cur
rency.
He was trapped and killed here
early today The pouch was recov,
cred.
The bandit was later identified as
Horace Walton.
Walton carried a postal clerks
badge. Federal authorities today
were trying to trace his connections
with the service. He was apparently
thirty years old
Letters and clothing marks indi
Gated his home was ST. Joseph. Mo
Walton occupied an apartment in
a fashionable south side hotel He
had moved there two weeks ago.
Walton boarded an Illinois Central
passenger train shortly before mid
night at Kankakee, H. He obtained
entry to. the mail car by posing as
an inspector mail clerk. He then
covered the five messengers with a
revolver and forced them to hand
over four registered mail bags, which
he placed In pouch.
For two hours and half Walton
kept the five messengers at bay.
When the train reached a Chicago
suburb, IT slowed up and Walton
leaped from the car. -.t
Police saw him leap and attempted
to stop him. Walton fired at his
II ;s NO. fo hat
fatally wounded W. A. Roberts.
Police trai1ed Walton to an apart
ment building a mile away, where
for two hours and a half a pistol
duel was fought Walton shot from
doorways and windows. Policeman
Thomas Serriter was seriously
wounded in the fight. Finally cor
don was thrown around the building
and windows and doorways were
bombarded by police with hundreds
of shots. Walton fell with bullet
in his brain.
While fleeing from the police after
leaving the train. Walton hurled the
pouch intp an empty lot. 1t was
picked E;sn up snd taken to a police sta
Packages of $500 bills rolled out
upon the floor Several policemen
were detailed to stand guard over the
bag until it could be taken to bank
vault today
More than $4,000 worth of cur
rency had been counted in Walton's
bag of loot early today. Fifteen
bundles Of bills contained $4,000
each Another bundle had $1,000 in
smaller bills.
After entering the mail car at Kan
kakee. Walton drove the messengers
into corner and bound the hands
Of the chief messenger. He selected
four registered mail pouches which
had been placed aboard at Decatur,
III.
Walton talked and laughed with
the messengers while he held them
at bay for more than two hours while
speeding towards Chicago.
You'll have to kill me. Anybody
who tries to get in here gets croak-
ed" Walton shouted when the police
trapped him in his apartment.
A score of shots made sieve Of
his bedroom window. Tenants of the
building were awakened, but didn't
dare to leave their rooms for fear
Of being struck by a bullet. Many