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Page Six MEMMYE DEATH 283 FEET BELOW SURFACE TO ! SET SUBMARINE RECORD ■ ■ ■ ■ ■—■■■ Bailors Make Thrillin# Dive, Es tablishing New World’s i Mark for Graft A “ Ira&rfP w S: tir "W ■ - ■ TWENTY-FOUR IN CREW One Member Tells Stirring Story of Remarkable. Feat in San Francisco Bay 6AN . FRANCISCO, Sept. 20. of Undo Sam’s tailor* laughed defiance at death recently liken for alx hmim they descended be* UMth the waters of San Francisco hay to a depth never before attained by human beings who survived to tell the tale The diving record formerly held bp the submarine Seal, and attained «ff Nantucket Light last May, when the craft went down 256 feet, was Shattered when the submarine F-l manned by IJeut. James B. Howell sad a crew of IS men, drove down to ft depth Os SSS feet. , /isle 126 pounds of pressure of each , square Inch of hull caused the water to spurt Into the interior of the shell through different Joints In tiny jtrsama. while the sides of the hull ’mars squeezed together until the deck was forced upwards in a decided sarve. *. The story of the feat was told by ‘ the crew describing the sub cruise: Bliter8 liter day Lieut. Howell and regular men of the crew have over and under the water of inclsco hay while giving the ie severest teats possible, day of the record dive we toward the sea and deeoend -1 only the two slender perl were above the water. The Irror reflectors threw Into the' *Urtor an exact photograph of the east expanse of bay, so It was a elm* ||e Blatter to shift the rudders and ewold a collision. , •'When we neared the ferry f^p^ay Rrere * three commuter laden directly ahead of us. /A sin* or two from our conrmander F-l, deflected by the horiaon m sad propelled by the • leo nes, shot toward the bay bot -1 60 feet intervened between ear conning tower and the surface of *• bay. -As we passed beneath the ferry the vibration of the surface {opellers could be distinctly the man at the submarine L r commander gave the order >uld again take up to the un* ipths below, even the rawest ould notice that something t to happen out of the ordi tbe pressure gauge showed of 600 feet Lieut. Howell o sign of stopping our down gress. If there Is anything i the respect of an officer's it Is an exhibition like that immander at that time. \ but surely, the hand of the dicated an increasing depth, reached a depth of 660 feet lumber of snappy rsporta not ghllks the explosion of small pistols was hoard. The tremendous pressure of tbe water began to effect even the Stanch construction of tha F-l. ' ' r**At the same time It was noticed that the water was beginning to leak Into the craft at some of the joints. This was first noticed at the comb fng of the torpedo hitch. "Every regular man breathing the battled atmosphere of the stifling In ferior knew what this meant So did the commander, for after we had gone dawn another three feet we went forward on the level, each eye In the meantime looking anxiously and nerv ously toward the little rivulets of fester which streamed tn. v*“Tbat we had .reached the limit of Ae depth test became apparent Just then when slowly and almost imper qsptibly the deck upon which we amod began, to curve upward slowly, Arming an arch in the center. This fes caused by the pressure of the mk against the sides of the boat. BTfei after ten minutes of sue fpbse we began to forge rapidly to feird the surface until we htd but 60 2d “■ from th « surface mafia* IMS* Rlfkt Times Ce, IS Jaha WL9L CAPTAIN OF SUBMARINE THAT DOVE: 283 FEET, BREAKING WORLD’S RECORD ■■ «?**m m£b -|,HB I ■ ffjjM I i;® ■ t , BR>, A v 1 1 .’ ~ y^f'£fJ' ’ Ma»«- Nnw« «. *Wr.U, l. ft. ft, fcfti***r «f (ft* MkMrlM -T-l." fttaaftta* M «fc« W» •• tW ftMftft TW >l«»4*r r |,M ft* ft I*4 kftsM I. (ft* ft*rto**ft« «**•«■»‘ Wft«»ft ft •« tk* MrflW *t (ft* ft** U »r«f**(*4 »•«« (ft* (ft. **Xm*9W-* •*■ “ •• ■« Ikt Wl» wkn (ft* ftMi to Nft tv ‘W- •*•••- - - : • “- »-^"^“ : rroM' ! f-'I stmafejfeMaasasNAßEs | j fo . fl \ I A ~ ** V bbfjßSf VJHfcaJH ■ • <*T £ / mM ■JBfeC 9bAE The riding of elephants is not near ly so common In India as Is generally supposed. Outside of the native states that are still under the limited government of native rulera. the ele phant Is seldom seen. At Benares, however, the "Cleve land” tourists were entertained in this novel fashion. Arrangements had been made with the Maharajah ot Benares, who has a palace across the Ganges, to borrow a number of mili tary elephants and camels, and these were on hand at the hotel when after- Alw^Srk Letter NEW YORK. Bept. 20.—A fell man with atingy stdewhiskera and a froCfc coat dashed Into tha Bighty-aixth-st. subway station, ran up to the ticket window, threw down a handful of pennies, shouted "One!” grabbed a ticket and tore madly for a train. A howl from the ticket seller called him hack to the window. The ticket man pointed to four pen niea lying on the shelf. "Say.” he demanded, "where do you think you are —In church?" Oue penny had rolled off the shelf. The tall man contritely picked it up and handed it ip. .. . • • • A hat merchant In Nassau-st.. sold all tha straw hats that he could at bargain prices, then decided to get rid of the rest of them In a hnrry. He piled them up beside the door, then atood In the doorway and silica them up Into the air. one after an other. Os course an enornjous crowd gathered In a few moments The street was blocked. Men caught the hats as they came down, and trad ed with each other to get proper sisea. Before a policeman could get through and stop the performance the hata were all gone. • • • “See that woman?” said a picture •how usher, pointing to a patron who had just taken a seat. "She has a queer Job. Bhe’s a spotter for the ad vertising people who furnlah the slides that are thrown on the screen between pictures. She goes around to all the shows where the advertisers have contracts, and checks up. to see that all the slides are being ex hibited.” • * • Wonder if the outdoor moving pic ture people farther west are looking after the comfort of their patrons as cfeefully as some of those in New York. At many of the "alrdomea” straw cushions are provided free of charge to people who want them, tn order that the discomfort of a couple of hours on a hard slatted bench may be alleviated. Tbe proprietor* say their percentage of thin customers has visibly increased. DUELLISTS MUST HIE TO SECLUDED SPOTS PARIS, Sept. 20.—The police an nouncement today that duelling in crowded streets will not be tolerated. Duellists must seek seclusion or they will be severely punished. The warn ing follows a revolver engagement be tween M. Slmmonet, of Neuilly and another man whose name has not yet been revealed, in the Place De L’Etoile, In the heart of Paria. Stm monet say his opponent talking with Mme. Slmonet. He challenged him, both drew pistols and the duel was fought on the spot. -Both Slmonet and hit wife were slightly wounded. Dosena of persona had narrow es capes. Hie Wife's the Esilsws Host (a railroad man).—Better go in. my dear; the conversation la flagging. Hostess—ls It? • Host—Yes; the train of thought has broken down. 1 guess Try to get ’em on another line.—Boston Transcript. THE DETROIT 'TIMES i\ SEPTEMBER -I »IS. noon tea was served on the lawn. Rach elephant was In charge of a driver, and every camel had hie sol dier. The hotel grounda were, for the afternoon, a miniature Durbar for even the Maharajah’s military baud was on hand to enliven the oc caslon. Scattered about the lawn were alike end embroideries and braesware brought from the basaara for sale, and the inevitable Juggler and snake charmer were present. Tomorrow morning at our two stores opens our Semi-Annual Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet Club Sale, when 700 Women Can Join ‘ % _ ■« the Hoosier Club # and Huy a Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet* at the Club Membership Rate of ff 1 OO at time ..d? 1 00 a week fi i of purchase n g for a few weeks 700 the largest Membership Tomorrow morning commences the Hoosier Club Plan Sale at our two stores with the largest membership ever granted any city in the United States or Canada, 700 memberships having been awarded to Detroit by the Hoosier Mfg. Cos. Because We Won the First Prize This extra large membership was granted us on account of our winning the first prixe in the last Hoosier Club Contest, more women having made application for membership during this club sale than in any other city. This Sale Opens With a Large Waiting List Many women who were unable to join the Hoosier Club last spring on account of the club limit (700) having been reached sooner than expected, have placed their names on the Hoosier Club wait ing list. * You CouldrTt Buy the Hoosier for One Penny Less If You Paid Spot Cash for It That’s Where the Club Plan ‘Differs From the Installment Plan _ . Buying under the installment plan not only means buying in- price. No dealer, anywhere, can sell you a 0 . A . A , /. . 4 .. penny less than you can buy it for dunng the Club Flan bale, senor goods, but means paying the highest pnce as well. Then, too, just think of the convenience. Only one dollar is aU Buying under the Hoosier Club Plan, you pay the lowest cash that is necessary to deliver the Hoosier into your kitchen, Where It Will Save You Hundreds of Steps With the Hoosier in your kitchen everything needed in the preparation of a meal is concentrated in one spot. Then- is n ", forth from table to sink, from sink to stove, from stove to pantry, from pantry to cupboard, and from pantry to n g uting the different utensils and supplies needed in the preparation of a meal. ! With a Hoosier everything is at your Anger tips. All you have to do is reach for whatever you want. u . icnnhpn rabiD«t at the Your kitchen work Is done with one-half the labor and one-half the time. Now, can you afford to let this opportunity to secure a Hooaler Kitchen Cabinet taa Club Plan Rate pass? Not Then you must make your application before the club doaea, tomorrow to be aura. Cabinet Will Be Delivered in Order as Memberships Are Taken. AVIATOR IS RESCUED PROM LAKE MICHIGAN CHICAGO, Sept. 20.—Ignats Semle nouk. a Russian aviator, with a French license, flying at the aviation meet In Grant park, was rescued* a «mle out in Lake Michigan late yes terday by a motor boat after his hydro-aeroplane had been blown to piecea by an explosion of the radiator, and Juat as h ewaa sinking with last remnant of the framework. He was badly burned about the back. Hundreds of people on the shore saw the hydro-aeroplane sinking and watched the aviator climbing into the parte of the machine that remained above water, while half a dozen boats were rushing to his rescue. Bad winds again today prevented carrying out the full aviation pro gram. The only contest was a race between hydroaeroplanes over a two mile course. Beckwith Havene wen In four minutes 36 seconds. Anthony Jannus was qecond In six mlnutea 61 seconds. GAYNOR SANCTIONS RED FLAG IN PARADE NEW YORK, Bopt. 20—Socialists won their demand that they be per mitted to carry the red flag in their Brusfiaber EAST SIDE STORE 159*163 GRATIOT AVE. street deraoastratten without molesta tion by the police- Chief Inspector Schmittberger. after consultation with Mayor Oajrnor. said: “The red flag haa as much right to be carried aa either the German, Italian or even the green flag of Ire land.” 1,134 TURKS AND ARABS BURIED AFTER BATTLE ROME, Sept. 20 - Eleven hundred and thirty-four dead Turks sad Arabs were burled by the Italians after En ver Bey’s defeat near Derna, Gen. Releoll reported to Rome today. The Italian army dirigible was destroyed during the fight but without casual* ties. Mrs. Grace floes for Divoree. PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 20.—Mra. Daisy Ulrich Ople Oraoe has begun suit for dlvorct lu court of common pleas Now 2, against her husband, Eu gene H. Grace. Mrs. Grace. In her affidavits, chargee her husband with cruel treatment. Mra. Grace recent ly. after a trial In Atlanta, Qa.. was acquitted of the charge of attemptlni to kill her husband. Summer evening wraps are being made with flowered linings. EVERYTHING TO FURNISH EVERY HOME ; . CLEANS THE HAIR AND MANES IT BEAUTIFUL —25-CENT "DANDEHINE # In a Few Momenta Your Hair Looks Soft, Fluffy, Lustrous al Abundant—No Falling Hair or Dandruff. Surely try a “Danderlne Hair Cleanse” If you wish to Immediately double the beauty of your hair. Just moisten a cloth with Danderlne and draw It carefully through your hslv, taking one small strand at a time, this will cleanse the hair of dual, dirt or any exceaalve oil —In a few mo menta you will be amazed. Your hair will be wavy, fluffy and abundant and possess an incomparable softness, lustre and luxuriance, the beauty and shimmer of true hair health. Besides beautifying the hair, one application of Danderlne dissolvos •very particle of Dandruff; cleanses, FOR BEST RESULTS ADVERTISE IN THE TIME Sale Must Positively Close at 700 When the seventh hundred member is enrolled the club must close, not a single cabinet can be sold at the club plan rate after ‘hat. As there are 90,000 homes in Detroit, the 700 membership will not last long. •* The Club Plan in Detail Hoosier Club Sales are held twice a year in all the large cities under the direct supervision of the Hoosier Mfg. Cos. These sales are limited lo just one firm in each city and when they are in progress you can enroll your name, pay one dollar and have the cabinetidelivered to your home immediately. You pay the balance due on the cabinet in weekly club dues of one dollar a week for a few weeks. The club plan convenience costs you nothing, you pay only, for the cabinet. WEST SIDE STORE\ 147-155 MICH. AVE purifies and Invigorates the scalp. I ever stopping itching and falling ha Dandsrlne is to the hair what fra showsra of rain and aunahlne are vegetation. It goea right to the roo* lifvigorates and strengthens them. I eihtllaratlng. stimulating and 111 producing properUes causfc the kl to grow abundantly long, strong 4 beautiful. You can surely bare pretty, so luatrous hair, and lots of it,. If y< will Just get a 25-cent bottle Knowlton's Danderlne from any dr store or toilet counter and try it directed.