Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 278, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1917 — Page 3

Former Railroad Fireman Now Master of All Shipyards in the United States

Edward N. Hurley was like most other men In that he had dreamed that if the wolf could be turned from the door permanently he would withdrawfrom the money contest and do some-

Edward N. Hurley.

thing constructive for his country. He was unlike most others in that he lived up to his ideal. Possessed now of a moderate income, he works 14 hours a day for the government. As chairman of the reorganized shipping board, and president of the emergency fleet organization,, he is the pivotal part of the government’s shipbuilding and ship opera-

Popular Science

One and a quarter million women are stated to be engaged in meq’s places on the British railways. * India ink originally came from China, but now It is successfully made in this country of lamp black and glue. An Australian scientist has invented a fluorescent microscope to be used with ultra-violet rays, which enables differences In matter not perceptible by ordinary light to be recognized. A Harvard professor of chemistry is making experiment with lachrymogenlc gas for use in the trenches. It causes copious weeping that renders accurate marksmanship impossible on the part of the enemy.

Mother’s Cook Book

However meager be my worldly wealth - Let me give something that shall aid my kind. A word of courage, or, a thought of health, Dropped as I pass for troubled hearts to find. Food for the Family. We must count the cost in these days of H. C. of L. and make desserts as well a* .other dishes as simple, wholesome and economical as possible. Date dhd Tapioca Pudding. Stir in a half cupful of quick cooking tapioca into a pint of salted boiling water, let cook until the tapioca is transparent, add a fourth of a cupful of sugar, the juice of a lemon, and half a pound or more of prepared dates, then fold in the beaten whites of two eggs and cook until the egg is cooked. To prepare the dates, cover, with boiling water, then drain and cut the dates In quarters, removing the seeds. Serve the pudding hot or cold with cream.

Ristorl Rice. Cut "three slices of bacon in squares, add a cupful of shredded cabbage and cook over a slow Are for half an hour, add a half cupful of rice that has been partly cooked, then blanched in cold water. After adding the rice, add a half teaspoonful of salt, the ‘same of paprika and two cupfuls of rich veftl broth. Let cook until the rice is tender, adding jnore broth as needed. Turn into a hot serving dish, dot with butter, sprinkle with -cheese and serve hot Peach Sherbet 801 l a quart of water with two cupfuls of sugar 15 minutes. Let cool and add one and a half cupfuls of peach pulp and juice, a half cupful of orange juice and the juice of a lemon. Freeze as usual. Drop Cakes. Take a cupful each of sour cream and brown sugar, two cupfuls of whole wheat flour, one egg. beaten, a third of a cupful of chopped dates, a teaspoonful each of salt soda, cinnamon and a half teaspoonfur of cloves. Mix all together and bake in small cakes. Chocolate Filling. Take two squares of chocolate, a half cupful of thick sour cream, a dash

tlon enterprise. He is virtual master of alp the shipping of the United States. He is In supreme charge of the expenditure of $750,000,000 for ships—-three-quarters of a billion dollars, writes Thomas F. Logan In Leslie’s Weekly. Hurley Is jnow directing all the shipyards of the United States. All of them have been commandeered by the government and are now under his control. He will be In command of the international shipping pool, directing the voyage's and cargoes'of all American ships,, most British ships, and many of the ships of neutral nations. The property which he is to administer is worth many billions of dollars — more, than the total capital of a score of the biggest corporations in the United States. The government pays him a salary of $7,500 a year. He would be just as well pleased to have no salary at all. As a fireman and engineer he toiled for many years over the hot furnace and boiler of a C. B. & Q. railroad engine. Small wages were paid in those days. ■ There was no eight-hour day and the standard of wages and living was not as high as at present. The foreman invariably toolc visitors to inspect Hurley’s engine. It was the model of the road, the cleanest, the best oiled, and the most faithful to the railroad schedule. Back in eighty-eight—when he was twenty-four years old, Hurley became traveling salesman for a metallic packing company. It was while he was with this company that he conceived the idea of pneumatic tools. He knew there would be a demand for such ar-j tides. He worked at flight over the idea. He didn’t hit upon the solution In a happy or Inspired moment. He gave all his spare time to the development of the idea. That is how he came to be the originator and chief developer of the pneumatic tool industry in the United States.

of salt and heat all together until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the fire and stir in confectioners’ chocolate until thick enough to spread. Add a half teaspoonful of vanilla. If used for frosting spread on the cake while the cake is hot.

Black Dog Aids British in Locating a Wireless Hidden by the Germans

If you place the tip of your finger on a map of the world and run it along the equator, writes “An Australian Officer” in the'Wide World, you will discover the island of Nauru. This pinpoint of an island is perhaps the richest spot on earth, being composed almost entirely of phosphate, of which It is said there is $950,000,000 worth actually in sight. Prior to the war the Germans had erected an Immense high-power wireless station on this island, the lofty mast of which is visible a couple of hours before one sights the land from a steamer. Very soon after the struggle commenced the British authorities “rushed” place in order to silence the voice of the great station. On the; near approach of our warships the Huns in charge tried to render the station useless to us by hiding all the essential parts in a big cave, the existence, of which was a secret. When the station had been thoroughly dismantled and all parts stowed away in their subterranean hiding place the mouth of the cave was closed and hidden with rubbish. Alas for the Germans! An old black dog had been an Interested onlooker. When the British looked for the wireless the dog joined the side of the

JUST FOR FUN

No Time to Hide. Angry Woman —My husband attempted to strike me. I want to have him arrested. Police Captain—All right. Where will we find him? Angry \Woman —In the Emergency hospital. . —/ Known No More.

Reversed. • “When we were first married 1 gave my wife a regular allowance.’,’ “And now?” “Now she takes all my salary and lets me have the allowance.” Mean Comment. Belle —i’ m just crazy over the way Jack proposed to me last night. Nell —I never knew a girl he proposed to that wasn’t.

Bacon —I understand he is lost to the world. Egges—Yes, you see he married a prominent > lady and is always mentioned as her husband.

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victorious party and led our boyw t® the concealed mouth of the cave, where she commenced to dig. < There were cute fellows looking bn, and the excitag animal was soon assisted by a band of helpers who were missing nothing. They soon made the eargi and rocks fly, uncovered the cave —big enough to hold a platoon — and, to their huge delight, located the missing parts. As a result in a few hours the British were in communication with their warships.

Electric Fan That Makes No Wind Among New Inventions

An Interesting development of the electric fan is a - series of blades formed on new lines. Instead of the propeller-shaped blade, the present device Is composed o!f sheets of metal rolled tn a cylindrical shape, one cylinder being within the other. The action of this fan when attached to a motor in the ceiling is to draw the air upward w-ith a gentle draft, Instead of blowing It violently downward ftom the upper part of the room. The inventor claims that this results In far more effective cooling, as the heated air is nearest the ceiling, while the cool air is near the floor. Hence to draw the cool air upward gives the best results. The action of the fan is so gentle that it does not tend to raise the dust from the floor, yet it effectively circulates the dir and reduces the temperature in short order. It has been tried out with success in restaurants and offices and is adapted to factories, halls and other places where perfect ventilation is required. —Scientific American.

Newfoundland Aids England By Sending 10,000 Warriors

Newfoundland, though her population does not exceed that of a populous English industrial city, has sent 10,000 men to fight the battles of the British empire in this war, observes the Christian Science Monitor. It is a magnificent record, and exactly what one would have expected from a country which sent its fishing ships to help in the destruction of the great armada. It was in 1583 that Sir Humphrey Gilbert took possession of the Island in the name of his “most gracious lady. Queen Elizabeth;” it was only five years later that Lq Feliclsaima Armada left Corunna for English waters, so that Newfoundland had an early opportunity of establishing a tradition for gallantry which Newfoundlanders are so splendidly vindicating in the present war. The “Ancient and Loyalle Colony" of Newfoundland is celebrating the four hundred and twentieth anniversary of her discovery, an occasion which Is seized by the rest of the empire to wish her godspeed.

A Broad Distinction.

On a tramping trip Irving Bacheller, the novelist, discovered a chin-beard-ed patriarch on a roadside rock. “Fine corn,” Mr. Bacheller remarked tentatively, waving his hand toward a hillside filled with straggling stalks. “Best in New Hampshire,” said the sitter. “How do you plow that field?" asked Mr. Bacheller. “It’s pretty steep.” , “Don’t plow it,” said the sitter. “When the spring thaws come the rocks rolling downhill tear it up so that we can plant corn.” “And how do you plant, it?” asked Mr. Bachelller. “Don’t plant it really," said the sitter. “Stand in the back door and shoot the seed in with a shotgun.” “Is that the truth?” asked Bacheller. “Of course not,” said the sitter disgustedly. “That’s . conversation.”— Ladles’ Home Journal.

Some Old Eatables.

The following fruits, vegetables, etc., have been cultivated over 4,000 years: Almond, apple, apricot, banana, bean, cabbage, cucumber, date, egg-plant, fig, grape, olive, onion, peach, pear, quince, rape, rice, sorghum, turnip, watermelon and wheat.

Believes In Signs.

First Jeweler — Aren’t you afraid to leave those diamonds in a front window at night? Second Jeweler —Not with my scheme. Just before I go home I put in a little sign on them reading, “Anything in This Window 10 Cents.”

Two Types of Beauty., “Who is the most fascinating figure in history?” “It’s a tossup between Cleopatra and Helen of Troy," said the man who admires the fair sex. “Indeed?” - “Yes. It all depends on whether you are a fool about a blonde or a brunette.” - Sure Thing. Mrs. Newpop—See how perfectly still the baby is. I wonder what he is thinking about? Mr. Newpop—Probably what to cry about next. ’ You May Have Noticed. “Women of foreign lands have some outlandish customs as regards dress.” “Not too outlandish for oar girts to try out at least one season.” . 1 v ■ • i-

WORLD’S LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION TO TEACH SOLDIERS ART OF SELF-DEFENSE

BENNY LEONARD, IN Hid SOLDIER'S UNIFORM.

Benny Leonard, world’s lightweight champion, is In Uncle Sam’s service. He will teach the soldier boys the art of self-defense in one of the training camps. Benny has already received his appointment as a boxing director, but he has not yet received his assignment. The photograph is the first showing film in his uniform. z / The boxing directors are being selected with great care, only the best men are being appointed to train the soldiers.

SHORT SPORTS

The latest picture of Jess Willard shows him grinning broadly. Which shows it doesn’t cost anything to grin. Of all the words in prose and poem The saddest are “He pulled a bone.” Submarine Dempsey met Gunboat Smith the other night on the coast. It was an American submarine, and the Gunboat was sunk. Philadelphia Is happy again. The i chess season is open. Phllly has a right to be happy, anyway, the Athletics having closed their season.

NIPS WORLD WEIGHT MARK

Makes Unprecedented Distance of 43 Feet ing for Record. Matt McGrath, the giant weight thrower of the New York Athletic club, went to Travers Island the other day and hurled a 56-pound weight to a new world’s record. With an unlimited follow he threw it the unprecedented distance of 43 feet, 1% inches, adding nearly 3 feet of the old figures of 40 feet 2 inches, made by John Flannagan 13 years ago. McGrath did not make the trip In quest of record, prize or fame. His sole desire was to help make the games a success. They were the last of a series the Mercury Foot organization has held for the benefit of the athletes who have joined Uncle Sam’s service, and the big Irishman wanted to do his “bit” by swelling the entries.

YOUNG OUTFIELDER IS STAR

Bill McCabe of Western League Credited With More Home Rune Than Any Other Player. Jack Holland, who has been magnetlng around the Western league for the past ten years, has a young outfielder at Hutchinson, Kan., whom he says will open the eyes of big league fans when he lands on big time. The player in question is Bill McCabe, who made more home runs than any other player 10 the Western circuit last season. He is a big, fast Bookie, who bats either right or lefthanded and is reputed to have the best arm that has been seen in the minor leagues for years. “Watch him go when he comes to the big show,” said Holland. “He 11 show ’em some stuff they don t know about now-"

TIMME HITS REMOVAL YARN

Stove League Stuff Declares President of Milwaukee Club— Livingston Holds Job. Milwaukee entering the proposed new baseball league Is stove league stuff, ■ according to President A. Timme. “There has been talk every year about Milwaukee dropping the association circuit,” said President Timme. “Milwaukee is larger by 150000 than any city in the wheel, and it is more centrally located,” he said. According to the Brewer boss Paddy Livingston will be back next year as manager of the team, although he has not signed his contract

COLUMBIA STAR IS CALLED

Quarterback Miller Joins Naval Reserve—One of Best Field Goal Artists In Country. Edward Miller, Columbia's star quarterback, has been called for service In the naval reserve. Miller was put out of the game early last season through injuries, and his return to the game this year was hailed with joy by the Blue and White. He Is one of the best field goal artists In the country and runs a team cleverly. Miller has been a member of the naval reserve for some months.

BAR WABASH COLLEGE CRACK

Bacon, Who Played Under Name of Willlame in Three-I League, la Finally Found Out* Bacon, star Wabash college baseball and football player, who played last season in the Three-I league under the name of Williams, has been found out at his college and barred from college athletics on the ground that he is a professional. They do say that last season wasn’t his first professional experience, but the college authorities were asleep.

JONES RECALLED FROM YALE

Eli Mentor Will Return to Pacific Cokst and Supervise Construe* tion of Ships. It was announced at Yale that T. A. D. Jones, who has been coaching the Yale freshmen eleven, had been recalled to government work and would

Tad Jones.

at once quit coaching. The freshmen eleven is the university’s only gridiron team this year, tloach Jones will return to the Pacific coast, where he will be a supervisor of shipbuilding for the federal shipping board. Dr. Arthur B. Rides, who has been coaching/the freshmen line, will take Jones' place. ,

OUIMET ENTERS ARMY

Famous Golfer Would Make Excellent Leader of Men. Probably No Player In United States la Better Known—He le Familiar to the Outsider as the Ty Cobb of the Game. i. Francis Ouimet entered the National army a couple of weeks ago. Even though his going had been anticipated for some time, the translation of Boston’s greatest golfer from his home to a military camp Is worth more than passing mention. By quietly taking his place In the ranks without fuss or feathers or any atteinpts to evade his country’s call, Francis Ouimet has upheld the honor of the game of golf just as every one who knew him expected he would. Probably no golfer in the United States is better known than Ouimet. Chick Evans, Walter J. Travis and Jerome Travers are familiar names to every golfer, but Ouimet’s fame extends far 'beyond the limits of the golfing fraternity. To the outsider he is the Ty Cobb of golf. Whether or not his fame Is more or less accidental is beside the question. It exists and ever 'since he so suddenly acquired it in 1913 he has kept to a high standard, which has enabled him to maintain his place. If he had not been a great golfer, even the fame gained at Brookline would have passed awsy. i It would not surprise his friends to see him selected as one of the candidates for a commission who are to be chosen from the ranks of the drafted men. Quiet and unassuming though he Is, he would make an excellent officer, and his {superiors are not likely to be long in finding that* out Golfers are proud of Ouimet as he takes the first steps on the long road which eventually will lead him to the battle front, where he will have hla

Francis Ouimet.

opportunity ta exhibit those qualities which have enabled him to fight his way to two national championships. & And the reference to championship® reminds one when Ouimet sets foot in France he will take back with him the French amateur championship which he won in 1914.

NEW STADIUM SEATS 11,900

Wisconsin Field Has Decided Advantage in That Main Axis Has Been Carefully Prepared. The new football field and stadium at the University of Wisconsin, with a total of 11,900 seats, of which 5,800 are concrete, was used for the first time this fall! The new field has a decided advantage over the old field in that the main axis Is on a north and south line, and It has been carefully prepared, so that It is now one of the best football fields in the conference. That part of the stadium now under construction will ultimately have a capacity of 10,000 seatJ. At present there are some 5,000 concrete seats, bullton an earth embankment, and about 300 seats for “W” men in front of the railing. Back of the concrete portion wooden seats for 3,000 persons are being erected, making a total of more than 8,000 seats available this fall on the west embankment. The old wooden bleachers which have been moved to the east side of the new field accommodate 1,680 persons, and the covered grandstand, which is now being moved, holds about 1,200. • The basket-ball bleachers, seating 1,116, may also be placed on the west embankment If further seats aye required, the baseball bleachers -will be made available. The 1915 legislature appropriated $20,000 for the stadium and the 1917 legislature added SIO,OOO. Of this, about $8,500 was spent in preparing the field and grading the hill, for the concrete seats. The present structure is the Initial part of ah ultimate plan for a stadium of sufficient capacity for the needs of the athletic field.

STEIN IS STRONG MAN

Dr. L. F. Kichner, physical director at Washington and Jefferson college, has made public the results of the fall “strength tests” participated in by all students. Russel Stein of Niles, 0., freshman football player, established the year’s best record with an average of 2,100. He failed, however, to equal the college record held by Hodgens Smith of the senior class.