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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17

Serpent That Devours Serpents.
The ophiophagus or serpentivore Of In
dia and adjacent countries-a reptile that
is especially interesting to biologists by
reason of its great size, powerful venom,
ferocity and habit of feeding on its own
kinds thus described in an illustrated ar
ticle in La Nature, by NJ. P. E. Juillerat:
The wisdom of nations, whose observa-
ton nothing escapes, has formulated this
famous adage, Evolves DO not eat each
other, in the laudable intention of dem
onstrating that among animals man is the
only one who lives at the expense of mis-
kind. But the observation OF nature has
played havoc with this adage, as with
many others, and the creature that we are
about to describe is one of those that give
the rudest check to the old sentimental
formula. The savants call it ophiophagus,
other people the serpentivore; the names
are synonymous and both mean serpent
eater"
The Ophiophagus elaps or serpentivore
is then a serpent-and very venomous
serpent-that feeds on serpents. More than
this, its huge length, reaching four yards,
makes it the giant of venomous serpents,
and its venom. which is extremely
powerful, yields in nothing to that OF the
most famous species.
1t may be understood that the combina-
ton of such remarkable qualities has
struck with admiration the men that have
had opportunity of observing them. So it
is not surprising that the Hindoos gave it
the title of king of Serpents." When the
serpen tivore, they say, needs food, he be-
takes himself to clearing, raises himself
up with inflated neck, and whistles in
peculiar fashion. Soon, from all points OF
the forest the serpents, who understand
this summons, come gliding up and range
themselves before their monarch, who
chooses the most toothsome, falls upon it
and devours it. The survivors, having
done their duty, then retire with all hui
mility, as BELTS submissive subjects.
Be this as 1t may, the Ophiophagus elaps
is one of the most splendid and most per-
feet of venomous serpents. 1t is of an
oiive-green hue, with white and black
markings of remarkable brilliancy. At
the slightest warning it raises the anterior
portion of its body, initiates its neck, and
misses powerfully. Its huge length, its
sparkling eyes, its brilliant colors. make it
a creature of truly formidable appearance.
Add to this an extremely active venom
whose quantity corresponds to the great
length of the creature. and the terror that
it inspires may be imagined.
Finally, and this is the most serious fact
of all, the ophiophagus is not only the
most powerful of venomous serpents, 1t is
without doubt one of the most warlike.
Far from fleeing man like most reptiles, it
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17

Recent changes and Improvements have
added gasolene motor for propulsion and
screw propeller in place of the paddles
on the wheels, the latter also removable at
pleasure, and connected and disconnected
from the motor.
The inventor has many letters from
would-be patrons in all parts OF the world.
New Wave Motor.
William E. P. Rose of Angel Island is
the inventor of an apparatus for convert
ing the ceaseless, arbitrary movement of
the waves OF the ocean into continuous ro-
tary motion. The amount of power it will
produce will depend altogether on its size
to which, apparently, there is no limit.
AS in most wave motors the power is
generated by the rise and fall of suitably
arranged floats. In the Rose machine
there are two floats, to each of which there
is a rod attached that extends upward to
a lever. There are two of these levers,
both having the same shaft for their full
crums.
On the end OF this shaft there is a
ratchet wheel and on each of the levers
IS pawl made to engage with it. 1t will
thus be evident that when one lever rises
1T turns the shaft corresp onding dis
lance in certain direction and when the
other lever falls 1t turns the shaft IN the
same direction. AS it is hardly possible
that both floats would move in the same
direction at the same time it follows that
the rotary motion must be almost con-
tinuous. A heavy flywheel on the shaft
is designed to take up any momentary in
termissions of force that may occur
through some erratic condition of the sur
face of the water.
An ingenious arrangement on the float
rods makes the machine seIf-ad iusting TO
the changes of tide and also prevents dan
ger to the machine in case waves should
rise to an unusual height. This is accom-
plished by series OF teeth in the end of
the rod and pawl that engages with
them. When the rod reaches a certain
height the pawl is automatically olsen
gagged. allowing the rod to ascend without
straining the machine. A similar arrange
ment, only working in an opposite direc.
ton, allows the float to sink when the
tide falls and still continue to DO its work
with the same length of stroke.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17
The Serpent. Eater.

attacks him, pursues him untiringly, and
is undeterred by any obstacle, since this
redoubtable monster adds to an uncom-
mon degree of agility the faculty of swim
ming with great speed and of climbing in
the twinkling of an eye up the highest
trees. Cantor tells the story of an English
officer who was chased by an ophiophagus
and. on the point of being overtaken,
owed his safety only 10 trick. He let
fall his hat and, while the snake fell with
fury on this inoffensive prey, he was en-
abled to gain safe retreat. Nicholson re-
lates that he saw an elephant, bitten by
an ophiophagus, die in three hours
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17
Machine for scrubbinr.

The latest invention for Tightening the
labors of the housewife has been patented
by Jonette Cowgirl of Ottawa, Kans. The
general appearance OF the machine is much
like carpet-sweeper, and it 10 intended to
be used in the same way-by being rolled
over the floor.
Mr.. Cowgill's invention is complicated
one, and the user would have to be some
thing of mechanic 10 keep it in order.
The principal portion is tank for con-
tanning the water or soapsuds with an
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17
To Make Skirts Stand Out.

Mary J. Colve- of Frankfort, Indiana,
has come to the aid OF her fashionable sis
tiers who have trouble to make their dress
skirts stand out CONNIE il fault. OF course
those who can afford the fine fabrics will
have no use for her invention, but it will
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17
New Marine Torpedo.

Louis F. johnson, Walter J. Slack and
Howard Lacy, all of Easton, Pa, are the
inventors of novelty in the marine tor
pedo line. 1t is surely a simple contriv-
ance, and would relieve the officers and
crews of warships of considerable work.
All there is to it is q combination of 4
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17
Ants Used by Surgeons.

In the Levant the Greek surgeons find
the ant valuable aid in their operations,
and almost universally employ the busy
little creatures. The ant they use is big,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17
A Microphone to Measure the Velocity
of the Wind.

A novelty in modern scientific research,
by means of which the velocity of the
wind may be measured by the sound it
produces in wire. has been called to the
attention of the National Academy of
Science By Professor Barus. He asserts
that the whistling of the wind as it crosses
a wire varies with the velocity. and that
this can be computed from the pitch of
the note observed for a given diameter of
wire and given air temperature. A micro
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17

1t is intended that the machine shall be
erected with the line of the two floats ex-
tending across the breakers. The floats
will be fastened between metal columns,
which will allow free movement of the
waves and also prevent any lateral motion
of the floats. If series of these machines
were arranged side by side and connected
to the same shaft there is no reason why
they should not produce continuous
rotary motion in one direction.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17

SANTA FE EXPRESS
tn cbicapo via A, & p. Direct Line
800. 800 dav az r r. NJ carrying Pullman
Fsiace steamers and Tourist Sleepers TO chicago
via Kansas City without change AhneA eaAs avg
Denver and st. Louis ->
CHICAGO LIMITED,
From Los Angeles to Chicago.
Solid Vestibule Train Daily, With Dining-carA
snder Harveys management Connecting trains
leave San Francisco at A. N. and p. NJ daily.
The best railway from California to the East
New rails new ties no dust: interesting scenery,
and good meals in Harveys dning-room or dining.
Ticket Ofice-644 Market Street,
Chronicle Building.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17

torpedo shell and an electrom magnet placed
in its Prov. The idea is that when the
affair is loaded with dynamite and thrown
overheard it will at once be attracted
toward the nearest steel or iron vessel.
The force generated by the moving mass
will be sufficient 10 explode the dynamite
at the moment OF contact. The excitement
OF the electromagnetic is also intended to
be sufficient to work a small motor. that in
turn will cause propeller wheel to revolve
and thereby increase the speed and force
of the tOrDedO.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD

Via SausaIitO Ferry.
From San Francisco, Common ing March 20, 1Se g.
WEEKDAYS
For Mill Valley and San Rafael - 700. $500
*9:15 1u:1b, IL AS, A. M: %1;45, $50, AIS,
BIB, $500. 80 p. NJ.
Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays, Wednee
days and Saturdays at II 80 p. N.
SUNDAYS.
For MIL Valley and san RafaeI-*S 100, 5000,
10000, 30 4. NJ; ~%l2 81 " 80, *2:l5, $4,000
o:30, 6;4o, $3.50 P. NJ. Extra trip to Sausaito as
IL 100 A. NJ.
Trains marked run to San Quentin. %s12:S0
Pm. does not run to Mil Valley
THROUGH TRAINS.
l:46 P. II. weekdays-Cazadero and way stations
s0O A. NJ Sundays-Cazadero aud way stationa
WV a. NJ Sundsys-Point Reye s ana way stAtionA
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17

make the thinnest kind of goods lie in
the most perfect pleats, a feature that will
surely be appreciated by great many.
The invention. consists of a skirt with a
series of ribs run through it in such man.
ner as to give the desired shape. team be
made for as many pleats as are desired,
and they can also be made in any degree
of fullness. Between each of the pleats in
the underskirt there are series of hooks
or other fastenings, that are made to fit
into corresponding eyelets in the dress
skirt. When the pleats are thus held in
place they will be as firm and smooth as if
lined with tin. The front portion of the
undergarment is of any desired material
and can be trimmed with ruff1es 10 suit
the taste of the wearer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17

phone attachment can be made to convey
the SOUND. isolated from other noises to
the observer at distance. Thus every
gust and variation of the wind can be
stunned and an idea of the actual direction
OF the gust can be had by means of the
SOUNDS obtained from three wires placed
at right angles to each other.
Substitute for Horse Hair.
OF late years the dwarf palm, so abund-
ant in Africa, has been profitably utilized
by French artisans, the leaves, it is stated,
furnishing so per cent of a fiber which is
extensively used as cheap substitute for
morse hair, according to the following
process: The fiber is extracted either by
hand combing or by means of drums with
needles and knives worked by steam
power. The green fiber is twisted or
CURED IN its raw state and finds
several applications. The black sort
Is at first dyed in baths of sulphate
OF IRON and logwood, then twisted and
again dyed. This fiber, il is alleged, pos
seSseS two advantages over animal fiber,
which have led to its extensive employ
ment, 1t being exempt from insect destruc-
ton and some IS per cent less expensive
than horse hair. There are, it is said,
large works in Algeria where the leaves
| are bought in large quantities, and the
| noer Cleaned on commercial scale. In
Oran one factory prepares daily some
sixty bales of 200 pounds each. In an
other, by particular process, firm pre-
pares the material black and brilliant
without smell or dust, at the rate of fifty
tons per month. AS material for the
| coarSer descriptions of paper it has also
proved serviceab BILE.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17
Novel Centerboard Arrangement.

William King of New Orleans, La, has
patented vessel that appears to be nearly
all centerboards. The inventors idea
seems to be to be able to adjust his center
boards according to the tack he is on.
There are three wells in the bottom of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17

J. DE NEAL of Toledo, Ohio,
has invented a compressed air
bicycle, with which a mile has
been made in l min. So sec.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17
Atlantic
AND
Pacific
RAILROAD

Trains leave from and arrive
1t Market-Street Ferry.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-17

CREEK ROUTE FERRY.
From SAN FRANCSG0-Fcot Of Market Street (Slip 81
.7:l6 900 11:00A.M. t1:So .2:co 1850
400 1900 .s:coP.N.
From 0AELAGD-Foot Of Broadway 900 500
1o:ooA.M. ti2:eo sI:oo taco $500 taco
-5:ooP.M.
for Morning for Afternoonl
Sundays excepted. Saturdays only.
Sundays only.
III Monday. Thursday and Saturday nights only
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
Reports of Committees Show
EVERYTHING in Good Condition.

Reports of Committees Show
EVERYTHING in Good Condition.
There was a full attendance at the
regular monthly meeting of the Y. NJ
C. A. held in the Association hall last
night
The committee reports showed every
thing in a fiourishing condition.
The devotional committee reported
efforts TO have midday services regu-
larly on Sunday.
The reading room committee report
ed that some one had been employed to
sit in the reading room, while being
used, for the purpose of watching the
books and periodicals. Since he had
been put there no more magazines, pa
pers or books had been found mutt
lated.
Two applicants were elected to active
membership.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07
Hotel Arrivals.

Hawaiian-Jas.N.S uydam and Chas.
H. Suydam, San Francisco; w. Nc
Gowan and Robert A McKeague, He
Ella; Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Spaulding,
Kauai; Anton Cropp, Koloa, Kauai; G.
Wolters, Lihue, Kauai; George w.
Reiter, Singapore; E. H. Bramwell,
England; L. Pflawn, Wincheu, Ger
many; o. Eckmann, Hamburg; ]. G.
Knuttel and H. H. K. Won Bermekom
Sumatra; NJ A. Newell, San Francisco
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Won Gravemeyer and
A. Gravemeyer, Maui.
Arlington-Dr. w. M. S. Beede and
Captain J. c. Dart, San Francisco; Jen-
nei Kammerer, Pukoo, Molokai; John
Effinger, Dorothy Efinger, Eleanor
Effinger, Waikiki; R. Ballentine, Geo
Chalmers apd wife, Waimanalo; A
Fries, Makaweli; E. H. Bailey, Wal
luku; Hans Meier, San Francisco
Frank Metcalf, Kahului.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07
poLICE COURT NOTES.
Judge Wilcox Takes the Place OF
fudge de la Vergne.

Al yesterday mornings session of
the police court, Judge Luther Wilcox
took the place of Judge George H. De
La Vergne who left on the o. & o. S. S.
Doric for a trip to the States on va
cation for pleasure and other matters.
Judge Wilcox was met first by an
unsteady wall of cases of drunken
ness left over from the Fourth of July.
He fined them the usual amount
A nolle prosequi was entered in the
case of Tom Cary for violating carri-
age regulations Defendant discharg-
ed.
The prosecution stated that they
were satisfied that John Bull was
again selling spirituous liquor without
license He had plead guilty to the
same charge on June 18th and sentence
had been suspended. Prosecution ask
ed that sentence now be passed. Fined
500 and costs.
The prosecution made the same
statement in the case of Makaweo and
Hokea Fined 500 and costs each
Fred Johnson was found guilty of
letting off certain fireworks in a fire.
quented public highway without a
license and sentenced to pay fine of
So and costs.
The case of Ching Chez in which the
defendant was found guilty of having
opium in possession and sentence was
suspended on June Both, was brought
up for sentence. Defendant fined $50
and costs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07
OFFICER CORDES KICKS.
Why He Drew a Gun-BeIieved
His Prisoner Would be Taken.

His Prisoner Would be Taken.
Gus Cordes, special officer, called at
this office last night to refute the charge
made in an evening paper that he lost
his head when he had arrested man at
Hotel and Fort streets Saturday night
for setting off bombs. Regarding the
revolver episode, Oordes states that he
drew his revolver only when he heard
men in the crowd make unkind remarks
and that he did not point the gun at
any one, and no one saw his pistol out,
as it has a dark and rusty barrel and
could not have been seen by the men
He says, also, that the revolver seen
by the crowd was one in the hands of
another officer.
Cordes justifies his action by saying
the crowd would have downed him in
the darkness of Bethel street if he had
not pulled his weapon. He admits that
there was no resistance on the part of
his prisoner, nor was there any attempt
made to rescue him, but he feared there
might be, and on this account got ready
to protect himself
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07
AS PRIVATE INDIvIDUA AIS.
Executive Acts Upon Invitations
to Unofficial Functions.

The disappointment of the members
of the American ball committee result
ing from their being unable to greet the
members of the Executive at the func-
ton of Friday evening received some
attention in official. circles yesterday.
Minister Cooper, in referring to the
matter, stated that it was impossible
to construe the absence of the members
of the Executive as an official slight.
The ball was wholly unofficial, and the
members of the Executive stood in the
same position as private citizens. In
making their plans for attending or
staying at home they were governed by
the same rules as private individuals,
and their action should be viewed by
the committee in the same light.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07

QUEEN ST.. NEXT DOOR TO L. 3. KER
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07
LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS.


Installation of Officers Last Night
Usual Interesting Ceremonies,
The officers-elect of Harmony Lodge,
No. 8, 1. o. O. F., were duly installed
last evening with the usual ceremonies,
as follows: Noble Grand, DR.. G. T.
Rodgers; Vice Grand, o. L. Sorenson;
Secretary, Geo. A. Turner; Treasurer,
J. A. Magoon.
The following appointments for the
term were then announced: Warden,
T. P. SEVERN; Conductor, Paul J. Voel-
Ter; Guardian, c. F. Herrick; Chaplain,
J. l.. Dumas; r. S. N. G., d. T. Law
renee; r. S. V. G., Capt. Paul Smith;
L. S. V. G., Jas. Bicknell. The filling of
the other appointive offices was defer
red until the next lodge meeting.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07
Meeting p. B. g. L A.

At meeting, of the Pioneer Build
ing and Loan Association last night J.
L. Mclean, A. w. Keech and j. J..
Locker were elected directors to serve
for three years; G. L. Desha for the I'M
expired term of one year. w. NJ Sims.
Wells Peterson and C. B. Gray were
elected auditors. The election of reg
ular officers will take place at the first
of the Board of Directors
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07
Order Early.

was disposed off before 10 am. In order
that persons may be accommodated
with papers to send abroad the COM
plete account of the Fourth of July will
be printed in the Gazette this morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-07

Gold in transit across the Atlantic
''sweats," however tightly it may be
packed, says the Age of Steel. 1t is
usually sent in stout kegs, and squeezed
in as tightly as possible, but there is a
regular allowance for loss by attrition
upon the voyage, and in the course of
years this loss to the commercial world
amounts to a large sum.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-05-23
Impressions of Chicago.

Chicago! Synonym Of hell. Her
streets are reeking with the slime Of
immortality and her public convey
ances are redolent with the odor OF
iodoform. The SETTLING mass of hui
manity which crowds her thorough
fares has nothing about it which is
inviting, and even the air one breathes
is humid with the permeating poison.
Men live to grind their fellow men,
and in that fitful fever all God-giYen
attributes are annihilated The mys-
terry called living is changed to SIM
ply existing, and this existence is. az
libel lpns,hunanity aud moe kerry toward!
God ne Yed free 7luncl fiensl
jostles the artificial blonde, each
watching for {; chance to prey upon
the other. All but self is forgotten
even they forget their maker and by
him are forgotten The sun shines in
Chicago, but it's rays fall with a
steady stream and the heat comes in
Intermittent. gushes untempered by
that kindness of Providence Which ia
other places inspires a spirit of thank
fulness. The sunlight is about the
only thing an attempt is notsmade to,
steal, therefore it is not appreciated.
True, the darkening clouds may cause.
a shudder to the inmates of the gilded
palace OF sin who have not entirely
forgotten the color of the grass and
trees III the peaceful old country
homestead, nor from whose memory
has entirely faded the face Of the God
like mother, but to those upon the
street the gloom is welcomed, for they
can the better so out and rob. The
doubly distilled essence of perditicn
is so overpoWering that a visitor soon
is passive and his higher sense is.
blunted to his terrible surroundings.
He loses his natural attributes. Whis-
ky fails to intoxicate and water pros
duces spasnls in his abdomen Marion
.HOo Democrat .$at%t s-3$ ES&f 3EE43 90
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-05-23
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President Isaac Lewis Of Sabina, Ohio,
=is highly respected all through thai
section. He has lived III Clinton Co.
y years, and has been president 81
the sabina Bank 20 years. He gladly.
testifies to the merit Of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and what he says is worthy
attention. All brain workers find
Hoods sarsaparilla peculiarly adapted
to thsir needs. It makes pure, rich,
red blood, and from this comes nerve,
mental, bodily and digestive strength.
't5" ! am glad to say that Hoods sarsapa-
rilla is : very good medicine, especially
I % blood purifier. It has done mo good
many times. For several years suffered
greatly with pains OF