Bellefonte, Pa., October 13, 1916. Porcelain City Now War Factory. As women of all ages and of every Nation have joyfully bared their fin- gers of rings and their arms of amu- lets to supply the sinews of war for soldiers fighting in defense of their homes; as the mellow peal of myriad bells has been stilled in order that their metal might be molded into bra- zen-throated cannon; as the statues of heroes are overthrown and the ma- terial recast into shrapnel shell; as costly fabrics are torn into bandages | for the sorely wounded, so in this hour of national travail France has seen fit to convert her incomparable | porcelain factory at Sevres into a | plant for the production of crude, gross, ungainly earthen pots and re- torts required in the manufacture of high explosives. The National Geographic Society has issued an interesting war geo- graphy bulletin on Sevres which now assumes a position in industrial France complimentary to the great ordnance city of Le Creusot. Bits of Vieux-Sevres worth many times their weight in gold; eighteen century porcelain vases, for which ceramic cornosseurs have paid as high as $50,000 each, today count 2s naught in the scale of values at the Manufacture National de Sevres com- pared with the immense cauldrons, jugs and crucibles of glazed pottery which the munition makers of France utilize in the mixing and reducing of various chemicals required in the manufacture of powerful explosives and of poisonous gases. The main factories of Sevres, which wera dedicated tc the fine art of por- celain and pottery making 160 years ago, ave located on the left bank of the Seine between Paris and Versail- les, some three miles beyond the main fortifications of the capital. They almost touch the magnificent woods known as the famous park of St. Cloud, in which stood a palatial chat- eau once the property of the dukes of Orleans and later a favorite residence of royalty, but which was destroyed by the Prussians in 1870. Sevres, which has a pepulation of about 10,000, is ore of the oldest towns in the vicinity of Paris, but it did not become the centre of porcelain manufacture in France until 1756, when the factory established six vears previously in Vincennes by the brother Dubois was transferred to this point. Three years later the es- tablishment was taken over by the Government and under the patronage of Louis XV it scon began to flourish. Not only Louis but two of tie most influential members of his court—the ‘Marquise de Pompadour and the Com- tessendu Barry—aleo took a deep in- terest in the beautiful products of the factorv. The colors “bleu de roi,” “rose Pompadour” and “rose du Bar- ry” are enduring testimonials of their ratronaze. At tha outset only 1 soft porcelain, now called vieux Sevres, was manu- factured herve, but the success of the potters of Saxony with hard porcelain and the discovery of deposits of kao- lin near Limoges caused the French to carry on valuable experiments which bore fruit in the broadened scope of the Sevres works in succeed- ing vears. During the French Revolution noreelain manufacture was nractical- ly susnended, but with the ascenden- cv of Nanoleon Sevres hecame a DoD- nlous and thriving center of artistic industry. for with each great victory in the field the Emperor desired a fresh table service to commemorate the event, and special vases were or- dered for all occasions. One of the most famous of these vases was the massive piece of porcelain designed to celebrate the marriage of the great soldier-statesman-ruler to Marie Louise of Austria. The principal dec- orative group, in bas-relief, contained 115 figures, wtile the secondary group, representing the populace shouting congratulations and good wishes, had from 2,000 to 4,000 fig- ures. The magnificent Musee Ceramique, occupying the ground and first floors of the factory and containing exam- ples of porcelain of every country and every age, was established in 1805 by Alexander Brongniart, who was ap- nointed director of the establishment by Napoleon and remcined in charge until his death in 1847, in spite of the many changes of government. In the suburbs of Sevres is the at- tractive little village, Ville d’Avray, which boasts of the Villa des Jardies, once occupied by France’s prose Shakesneare, Balzac. In the same villa, on the last day of the year 1882, died G-mbetta, one of the master minds of modern France. His death was the result of an accidental dis- charge of a revolver, and the tragedy occurred in the presence of Leonie Leon, the woman who had exercised so potent an influence over his career as a farsighted statesman. * Well-Expanded Lungs Not Enough. Pure blood is indispensible to the health and strength of the lungs. The delicate structure of these organs makes it neces- sary. When the blood is impure the lungs lose their tone, and even if they are per- mitted to expand freely, they have not the power fully to perform their important work. The fact is, there is nothing more necessury in our physical economy than pure blood—the kind of blood that Hood's Sarsaparilla makes. This medicine is the good old reliable family remedy for dis- eases of the blood, scrofula, rheumatism, catarrh, and low or run-down conditions of the system. At this time, when coughs and colds are so prevalent, Hood's Sarsa- parilla is an invaluable tonic. Get it to- day, and begin to take it at once. Accept no substitute, 61-40 Education. “Edward,” said his mother, “I want vou to stop taking the baby’s toys away from him. It isn’t a bit nice of vou to tease your little brother.” “I'm not teasing him, mother. I'm Rev. Robert J. Patterson, better known as “Catch-My-Pal” Patterson, who will | lecture in the court house this (Friday) evening on “Catch-My-Pal, or St. Patrick and the Snakes.” Admission free, and everybody welcome. Soldiers Using Auto. he use of motor trucks and armor- ed antomobiles has already been dem- onstrated in actual warfare, but it re- mained for the American troops chas- ing Pancho Villa in Mexico, or guard- ing the border, to d2monstrate the feasibility of putting ordinary tour- ing cars to military use. A few days ago & touring car was driven north of Columbus, N. M., by United States Artillerymen. A ma- chinz gun was mounted in the ton- neau and targets were fired at, with the machine traveling and at a stand- still. The test was reported to be very successful. It was found that a tour- ing car was fully as logical and as feasible as a truck for the purpose. The demonctraticn preved that the vibration of a gun being fired does not swerve the aim a particle. In fact, the car barely is shaken. The objection to cramned quarters was also conclusively dismissed when if was shown that four men could ride comfortably in the car with a gun.— Exchange. Market Fluctuating. “1 hope your constituents appreei- ate the value of your patriotic servi:- es,” said the prominent citizen. “I don’t know that I care to make it a question of actual value,” replied Senator Sorghum. “The market for patriotic services is treribly fluctuat- ing.”—Washington Star. Needed $5 to Practice. “My boy, you want to practice thrift.” “1 know, tools.” “What do you mean by that?” “If voull let me have the $5 1 need I'll sec how long I can make it last.” —Detroit Free Press. dad, but I haven’t’ the Lucky Youth. “Young Scadds is an absolute nin- compoop. He doesn’t know encugh to come in when it rains.” “He doesn’t need to. With all his money he can afford a new umbrella every day in the week and a man to carry it for him.”—New York World. ——For high class Job Work come to the WATCHMAN Office. Gasoline Situation Declared Serious. Serious aspects of the gasoline sit- | uation in the United States as dis- | closed by an exhaustive investigation | made by Federal experts were dis- | closed at Washington last week by | Van H Manning, director of the Bu- | vreau of Mines. Mr: Manning declared that specific gravity was not a satisfactory basis for the purchase of gasoline, and that tests with machines made within the last two vears had shown less than 2 ner cent difference in power between 74 gravity and 60 gravity. Mr. Manning was speaking before a meeting of Washington automobile men and merchants, held in connec- tion with a local inquiry into the price of gasoline. He reminded his hearers that it was estimated the country had only enough petroleum resources to last 27 to 30 years at the present rate of consumption, and that automokile manufacturers figured on secing more than three and a quarier million cars in use in the United States by the first of nex? year. Prosperity Not Due to War, Says Frick. Pittsburg, Oct. 12.—Prosperity in the United States is not contingent upon the Earopean war, according to Henry Clay Frick. Mr. Frick was in Pittsburgh on a hasty visit to inspect his new Union Arcade Building, and vioced his confidence in the continu- ance of zood times, to wit: “While the present excessive pros- perity in the country may be depend- ent to some extent upon the war, I believe that conditions will continue good. The domestic demand for steel and other industrial products is very encouraging.” The only danger Mr. Frick describ- ed was labor troubles. He admitted that tae railroad crisis was apparent- ly at an end, “unless,” he added, “the Adamson bill is found nnconstitution- ble.” “All in all, the financial, industrial and general situation is just splendid; we could not wish for better,” he de- clared. World. How much happier humanity would he if work, instead of being a means of existance, were its end. But in order that this marvelous change may come about all mankind must follow the example of the artist, or better vet, become artists themselves; for the word “artist” in its widest accep- tatior means to me the man who takes pleasure in what he does. So it would be desirable that there be artists in all trades; artist carpen- ters, happy in skillfully raising beam and cornice; artist masons, spreading the plaster with pleasure; artist car- ters, proud of caring for their horses and of not running over those in the streets. Artists set an example to the rest of the world which might be marvelously fruitful.—Rodin. Pean State Holds Places for Scldier- Faculty Members. State College, Pa., Oct. 12.—Faculty members and employees of the Penn- sylvania State College, who are with the troops on the Mexican border, will find their positions open to them when they return. The board of trustees has ruled that substitutes shall be employed during the absence of the teachers. The substitutes will be paid from the salaries of the absen- tees, and the differences will revert to the men on the border. The Fred and Breezy Smoke! That brisk, lively tang of a “Bull” Durham ciga- rette is bracing as ozone—as snappy and vigorous as the swing of the stroke-oar on the winning crew. You get gimp and go and satisfaction out of your smoke when you “roll your own” with “Bull” Durham. GENUINE ‘BuLL DURHAM SMOKING TOBACCO Thousands of men say that the first time they ever smoked a really satisfying cigarette was when they started oR “rolling their own ” with “Bull” Durham. . It's very little trouble to learn how to roll a cigarette of Ball” Durham. Just keep trying for al, which is not altogether improba- | Artists Set an Example to Rest of the | just trying to teach him to keep his emper.”—New York World. a few times and you'll get the knack. Then you can enjoy to the full that mellow-sweetflavor and unique aro- ma which make “Bull” Durham the mostwonderfultobaccointheworld. Ask for, FREE package of “pa, with each 5c sack. | GENUINE | | 1} | DURHAM ; 1 1 i ’ | | will show many sty priced—from $1.90 up. There are many days when it isn’t cold enough to start the fires, yet it’s too chilly to be without any heat at all. A odors. GTN : Rayolioht FOR SALE HERE H. N. KOCH Funeral Director Successor to R. M. Gordner. STATE COLLEGE, PENNA. Day and Night Service. 60-21-tf. Bell and Commercial Phones CURTIS Y. WAGNER, BROCKERHOFF MILLS, BELLEFONTE, PA. Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Retailer ot Roller Flour Feed Corn Meal and Grain Manufactures and has on hand at all times the following brands of high grade flour: WHITE STAR OUR BEST HIGH GRADE VICTORY PATENT FANCY PATENT The only place in the county where that extraor- dinarily fine grade of spring wheat Patent Flour SPRAY can be secured. Also International Stock Food and feed of all kinds. All kinds of Grain bought at the office Flour xchanged for wheat. OFFICE and STORE—BISHOP STREET, BELLEFONTE, PA. MILL AT ROOPSBURG. PAINT Will Improve Anything But the face of a pretty woman— for that needs no improvement. Perhaps your house does. If so, we would be glad to estimate on Painting or Paper Hanging no matter how small the job may be—and we will guarantee to do the the work right. Our past reputa- tion for good work and our exper- jence gained by 12 years at the business is at your command. FRED DUNZIK Painting and Decorating, Wall Paperiand Paint Store. PLEASANT, GAP, PA. BELL PHONE. 7-19 61-20-tf For the best light, use Atlantic Rayo- light Oil in a Rayo Lamp. Your dealer es Perfection Oil Heater can be used in any room in the house without smoke, soot, ashes or unpleasant See them at your dealers'—$3.50 to $5.00. You can be ideally comfortable re- gardless of the weather. 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If you believe in preparedness, you'll load up a barrel of Atlantic Rayo- light Oil. Be sure to look for the brand name on the barrel. THE ATLANTIC REFINING COMPANY Pittsburgh and Philadelphia ’ reasonably The Modern Way! PAY Your Bills by Check. Do not keep your money at home, subject to the risk of fire or theft. We shall be glad to talk with you about A Bank Account. The First National Bank 59-1-1y BELLEFONTE. PA. Look Ahead! Be Independent When You Grow Old! A goodly sum of money in bank is a source of comfort in one’s declin- ing years. You are young and vigorous and full of energy today. You are mak- ing good money. Things may not always be so rosy. PLAN TO DEPOSIT A CERTAIN SUM EVERY WEEK IN THE BANK. A Bank Book Is Your Best Friend THE CENTRE COUNTY BANK, 56-6 BELLEFONTE PA.
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