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Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
The MOSQUITO SONG.
Caused by Action of Wings and the In
sect's BREATHING

sect's Breathing.
You can best observe the mosquito in
action by letting one settle undisturbed
on the back of your hand, and waiting
while she fills herself with your blood;
you can easily watch her doing so with
a pocket lens. Like the old lady in
"Pickwick," she is soon Swelling wis
IDLY" She gorges herself with blood,
indeed, which she straightway digests,
assimilates and converts into 300 eggs.
But if, while she is sucking, you gently
and unobtrusively tighten the skin of
your hand by clenching your fist hard
you will find that she cannot any longer
withdraw her mandibles; they are
caught fast in your flesh by their own
harpoon-like teeth, and there she must
stop accordingly till you choose to re-
lease her. If you then kill her in the
usual manner by smart slap of the
hand, you will see that she is literally
full of blood, having sucked in good
drop of it.
The humming sound itself by which
the mosquito announces her approach
ing visit is produced by two distinct
manners. The deeper notes which go
to make up her droning song are due to
the rapid vibration of the female in
sect's wings as she flies; and these vi
brations are found by means OF siren
IAN instrument which measures the fire.
.quency of the waves in notes. to
amount to about 5000 in a minute. The
mosquitoes wings must, therefore, move
with this extraordinary rapidity, which
sufficiently accounts for the difficulty
we have in catching one.
But the higher and shriller notes of
the complex melody are due to special
STIMULATING organs situated like little
drums on the openings Of the air tubes;
for the adult mosquito breathes no
longer by one or two air entrances on
the tail or back, like the larva, but by
a number Of spiracles, as they are
called, arranged in rows along the sides
of the body and communicating with
the network of internal air chambers.
The curious mosquito music this gen
Grated by the little drums serves almost
iOel OuQ IL uOuOI DIS u ACdAo VI dlIAdS
ing male mosquitoes, for it Is known
that the long hairs on the antennae of
the males vibrate sympathetically in
union with the notes of a tuning fork
within the range of the sounds emitted
by the female. In other words, hail
and drums just answer to one another
We may, therefore, reasonably con
clude that the female sings in order tc
please and attract her wandering mate
and that the antennae of the mate are
| organs Of hearing which catch and re
spond to the buzzing music she pours
forth for her lovers ears. A whole
swarm of gnats can be brought down
indeed, by uttering the appropriate note
of the race; you can call them some
what as you can call male glow worm:
by showing light which they mistake
for the female.-Strand Magazine.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
HAS AN ANOMALOUS CLIMATE.
Island on the Coast of Siberia that Has
Varied MeteoroIoov

Island on the Coast of Siberia that Has
Varied Meteoro1ogy.
Saghalien, off the eastern coast of
Siberia, presents a very curious anom-
ally of climate. The island is bathed by
two cold ocean currents and in winter
nothing protects it against the icy
northwest winds coming from Siberia.
At the sea level the snow falls contin-
ually and stays on the ground till the
end Of May, and the seashore is very
cold. Further inland, however, espe-
cially as we go higher up, the climate is
modifed-just the opposite to what is
observed elsewhere. 1t has often been
observed in Siberia and in Central Eu-
rope that in winter the cold is greater
in the plains and the villages and that
the highlands have a sensibly milder
temperature; it is as if the denser cold
air accumulated in the lowlands.
The cold air accumulates in the low
regions of the island and on the coast
the higher regions have a more elevated
temperature. So it happens that the
lower parts have an arctic vegetation,
while the intermediate attitudes have
the vegetation Of a temperate zone,
sometimes subtropical. The birch, the
ash, the pine, the fir abound in the low
regions and form often impenetrable
forests, but toward the center of the
island appear bamboos, hydrangeas,
azalias and other plants that one is
greatly surprised to meet, and whose
presence can be explained only by the
altogether abnormal climatic condi-
lions of the island.-Newcastle Chron-
icle.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
Two widows and a Sailed Mine.


A good story is told about how two
prospectors had sailed a mine in the
Galena district in order to rob a cou-
pie of rich widows, which resulted in
the aforesaid widows becoming much
Weather.
The prospectors had spent their last
cent in digging a hole in the ground to
the extent of 60 feet without striking
anything but yellow clay. But one of
were just spelling to have their money
sunk in a mine. Accordingly they
spent two nights in sailing their mine.
They hadn't sufficient money to buy
some paying dirt, but they stole this
from Il neighboring mine and hauled
lot of it over to dump into their mine
When several tons of this paying dirt"
had accumulated in the bottom of their
mine, the widows were sent for, and
while one was talking about the in
ereasing value of the district the other
was dumping out all kinds of lead and
zinc ore before their astonished eyes.
The widows bought half interest in
that hole in the ground for 81, 800. The
next day there was no more ore in the
shaft, and the fellows declared they
would Gig no longer. Then the widows
bought the other half interest at total
cost of $4,000, and the men hiked out
for Missouri, laughing in their sleeves.
But the women, blindly believing that
there must be more ore, continued
with the digging and at depth of ten
additional feet struck the richest vein
Of the whole belt. realizing $4,000 in
less than one years time.-Kansas City
Journal
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol-
any case of catarrh that cannot be dured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
Cheney fG' the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by tn cir firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
yists, Tc4edo, o.
Hale Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing d ectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
Glass Railway Ties.

By means Of a valuable toughening
process, recently discovered, glass may
now be moulded into lengths and used
as railway ties. Glass rails are also
produced by this toughening process.
1t Is therefore possible to have a COM
plete glass railway. The glass rails are
turned out in sizes and shapes similar
to those of the ordinary steel rails.
They are far tougher, and resist the ac-
ton of the elements more successfully
than steel
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
The Ostrich a Good Fighter.

Although the ostrich has powerful!
legs and can kick like mule his limbs
are very brittle and are easily broken.
He has two toes on each foot, one be-
ing armed with a horny nail, which he
uses as his principal weapon of war
fare. When an unarmed man is at
tackled by one of these birds the
chances are very much against the man
unless he can climb a tree or jump over
a fiYe-foot wall.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
WHEN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Those Receiving the Electric Bolt May
Frequently Be Resuscitated.


Frequently Be Resuscitated.
1t is a popular belief that death from
lightning is caused by internal burns
or by the rupture of some vital organ,
such as the heart, the lungs or stom-
ach; but, though severe LESSONS may
sometimes occur, pOSt-mortem eXamin-
ations seldom reveal any serious affec-
lions of the viscera, or, for that matter,
anything abnormal in the physiological
conditions of the stricken person. The
same also applies to people killed by
contact with live wires. In cases of
lightning stroke and electric shock
some of the chief nerve centers are in
tensely stimulated. One of these, the
medulla oblongata, situated at the head
of the spinal cord, exercises considera-
BILE control over the movement of res
piration; while the nerve which it sends
out and which is called from its wan
behring's the vagus, has a similar power
over the action of the heart; so that
when these nerve masses are subjected
to any undue excitement the functions
of respiration and circulation are at
once lnterfered with.
For this reason, in all cases, whether
Of lightning stroke or electric shock, the
sufferer is to be placed without delay
in the most favorable position for
breathing, SO that by theoretically rub
bling all parts of the body and especial
ly by regular traction of the tongue,
respiration may be restored if at all
possible. Such attentions have recalled
animation more than once when all
hopes of recovery were given up. In
one case forty-five minutes elapsed be-
fore the patient gave signs of returning
animation. and at the end of two hours
he was able to speak. He experienced
no other injury than burns on the hands
and acknowledgements
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
COMBINED AUTO AND BUS.

Novel Vehicle Which Has Been Used
with Success in Berlin.
A prominent German firm has built
a very novel vehicle, which has been
used with success in the city of Berlin.
1t is an electrically driven omnibus,
differing from other electro-mobiles in
that it derives it's power from two
overhead trolley wires, so that it can
travel in the streets without tracks as
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

Mamma said Sammy Snaggs,
who is it that takes the census?"
why, the censor, of course, Sam
N.Y." replied Mrs. Snaggs, without a
moments hesitation - Philadelphia
Chronicle.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Eas
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy gives instant relief to
corns and sbunions. It's the greatest com
fort discovery of the age. Cures swollen
feet blisters and callous spots. Aliens
FoOt-Ease is a certain cure for ingIowing
nails, sweating, smarting, hot, aching feet.
We have over 10000 testimonials. 1t cures
while you walk. All dru ygists and shoe
stores sell it 25c. Trial package FREE
by mail. Address, Allen 5. Olmsteae, LIE
Roy, y. n.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
A Patriotic Hibernian.

Conductor-Why didn't you wave
that red flag instead of the green when
sent you down the track? You could
have saved this train.
Pat-For no man will OF wave n red
dag when Oh have a Crane wanLLife.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
Young Woman's Injuries.

San Jose.-Miss Joanna Scott died
at Los Gatos from injuries received
on Friday. She was riding a wheel
and collided with a buggy, sustaining
a fracture of the skull. She was 20
years of age and a native of Scotland
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
Slain by CannibaIs.

Chicago.-A dispatch to the Chron-
icle from Hermosillo, Mex, says:
Mine of the dozen members of the
Wells expedition, which left Guaymas
last June to explore Ttortugas, have
been slain by cannibals on that island.
Three men who escaped did so only
after a fierce fight to reach one of
their boats.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

Ascum: Do you consider 19 I'M
lucky?
Henpeck (after a cautious glance
over his shoulder:) Well, my wife re-
fused me twelve times before she final
" accepted me.-Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

Three sheep men, Lee Blasingame,
Bose Eley and Hermann Miller, have
been arrested in Fresno county for
trespassing on the forest reserve with
their animals.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

q tell you what, there's nothing
like a tramp before dinner to bring
an appetite" remarked the athletic
man.
"Oh, I don't know" replied the other
man. 1T isn't a marker to the appe-
tite the tramp after dinner brings with
him. Philadelphia Chronicle.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we
ever used for all affections of the
throat and lungs.-Wm. o. Endsley,
Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
rheumatism

Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
Joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation OF
waste matter in the system, and can no
longer supply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect of this acid poison and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to healthy condition will
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. James Kell, of 7o7 Ninth street, N. E.,
Washington, D. c., writes as follows: "a few
months ago had an attack of Sciatic Rneuma
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. JEWELs.

The rarest corals in the world are
to be found in the Philippines. AS pre-
cious as this jewel is, there is still
rarer one, and that is health. 1t may
be possessed by any one who VIII use
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for indi-
gestion. dyspepsia, belching, heart
burn or sleeplessness. Try it.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
Everybody SaNs So.

When everybody who has taken Cascarets
Candy Cathartic says they are the best laxative
in the world, why not try them? All druggists
lOc 25c Soc
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

The Supervisors of Sacramento
county are now considering the ques-
ton of oil sprinkling for roads.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

According to the Stockton Mail, the
recent demand for cavalry horses has
demoralized the market in the north
ern part of the State, many men hav-
ing bought numbers of animals in Or
egon, Washington and Nevada that
were found, on inspection, unavail-
able.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

t1Srn IN It's worst form. Inc
pain was SO intense that I
became completely pros
trated. The attack was an
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regard
ed as being very danger
Gus. / was attended by
one of the most able doc
tors in Washington, who is
also a member of the fac
ulty of a leading medical
college here. He told me
to continue his prescrip-
fious a nd 7 would oct well.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
Rich Blood
Perfectly Healthy People Have It.

If you are easily tired, apt to get
nervous, can't sleep well and appetite
fails, your blood is not what it ought
to be. Rich blood is shown by strong
nerves, healthy complexion, good
appetite, strength and vigor Hoods
Sarsaparilla makes the blood rich and
thus it cures all troubles that are due
to poor, thin blood, like anemia, nerv-
BUSINESS, that tired feeling.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
ME.S-
PIHnkhaErn,S
Advice

and Lydia e. Pinkha,,'s
Vegetable C0E,sp0Ezndhave
restored health and
happiHsesS TO scores of
women. This is NOT a
mere advertising claim,
but a positive fact.
The reason Mrs. Pink
han, is SO qualified TO adj
wise women is because
for 20 years she has been
treating and studying
W0s7,anSS ills. Her adj
dress is Lynn, Mass.
IF you are i'll, write to
her for help, as thousands
of women are dOings
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

. OVAL Baking Powder
IN improves the flavor
and adds to the healthful-
ness of all risen Aour-foods.
1t renders the biscuit, bread
and cake more digestible and
nutritious.
Royal Baking Powder
makes hot breads wholesome.
Food raised with Royal will
not distress persons of deli
cate or enfeebled digestion,
though eaten warm and
fresh.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

Many imitation baking powders made from alum are upon the
market Alum only because cheap
The of alum baking powders condemned by all ply
scans, and many sections their sale is prohibited by
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

the gre at vegetable
purifier and tonic, is
the ideal remedy in all
rheumatic troubles.
There are no opiates OF
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

minerals IN It to disturb the digestion and
lead to ruinous habits.
We have prepared special book on
Rheumatism which every sufferer from
this painful disease should read. 1t is the
most complete and interesting book of
the kind in existence. 1t will be sent free
to any one desiring it. Write our physi-
clans fully and freely about your case. We
make no charge for medical advice.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15

tions and would get we'll Alter having 4 hlleo
twelve times without receiving the slightest
benefit, declined to continue his treatment any
longer Having heard of S. S. S. (Swifts Specihcl
recommended for Rheumatism, decided, almosi
in despair however, to give the medicine trial
and after had taken a few bottles I was able to
hobble around on crutches, and very soon there
after had no use for them at all, S. S. S. having
cured me sound and we'll. All the distressing
pains have left me, my appetite has returned
and am happy to be again restored to perfect
l,1anI
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
HOODS Sarsapas-iIEa
In New York's New Rich Society.

Is Americas Greatest Medicine to enrich and
vitalize the blood. Sold by all druggists.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-15
The Delicious
e~ Fragrance

from a hot
Royal Baking
Powder biscuit
WhetS the
appetite. The
taste of such
a biscuit
sweet, creamy,
delicate and
Crispy-is a joy
to the most
faStidiOuS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-28
Speaks For Scott.

Ex-senator Faulkner In presenting
the cause Of Senator Scott, said that
il was admitted that at the beginning
Of the last session Of the West Virginia
legislature Republicans controlled IL
upon joint ballot, the Democrats having
majority in the house and the Re
publicanS in the senate. Even with the
two seats held by soldier-senators, va
Gated, the Republicans would still have
a majority at that time Of f0rty-SeVen
to fOrty-siX. With reference TO the
votes of Senator's Getzsanner and Pier
son, he admitted that they had accept
ed commissions in a West Virginia reg
iment in the Spanish war, but said
they had resigned those commissions
prior to the meeting Of the legislature
The state senate had decided by a vote
entitled to hold their seats, and ne said,
the state senate was the proper judge
OF their qualifications. and there could
be no appeal to the federal senate.
Referring to the agreement under
which the joint convention in which Mr..
Scott w2s chosen senator was held Mr..
Faulkner said that If both Of the mem
bers holding the seats which were con-
tested had been allowed 10 participate,
one Of them, State Senator Morris,
would have voted for Scott thus in
creaSing the vote to forty mine. He ad-
mitted however. that afterN ard Morris
was unseated and mis- seat was given to
Q Democrat. Furthermore. the DrODO-
sition for the agreement had been made
by the Democrats. and all plans Of the
proceedings outlined by them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-28
WORK OF THE WARSHIPS.
Admiral Watson Tells How They
Helped Capture Philippine Ports.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Admiral Wat
son has cabled the following account
to the war department of the Dartici-
patton of the navy in General KobOo 3
successful campaign through the
islands south of Luzon, which contain
most Of the hemp ports Of the archl-
pelago:
Manila, Jan. 27.-KObbe's expedition
to southeast LuzOn, conveyed by the
Nashville, the Helena and the Mari
veles was a complete success Sorgog-
OsOn, DOnsal, Bulua, Virac and LegaSpe
were taken and garri5Oned. LeSaspe
was captured Tuesday, after sharp
fighting, the Nashville cooperating IN
side of 500 yards. Private Marine
Franklin was wounded, and on board
the Nashville Captain Bradley and i've
others; none seriously. Fifty-One dead
Filipinos in the trenches. Captain
Rogers commences Moore Of the Helena,
Gilpin Of the Mariveies, Moale, Cook,
Yuenzu, Castleman ond Cadet Evans
for services rendered during the expe-
ditiOn. WATSON
The ADMIRAL reports the following
deaths in the fleet: Lawrence OrSOn
Adams, apprentice Of the SOlace; W. P
WiIker. ordinary seaman Of the Wheel
ing; Henry Thomas, laDdsman OF the
Bennington. James Franklin, ordinary
seaman Of the Esastine, and P. c. F'e-
nancy. private marine Of the New Or
leans.
Admiral Watson, reports that he has
taken possession cf Iebella coaling sta
ton. and established a marine garrison
there, under command of Lieutenant
ono
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-28

Pedestrians on East Third South at
5 o'clock yesterday afternoon were con-
siderably startled TO see a horse at
tached to a cart come cavorting along
the sidewalk adjacent to the Knuts-
ford. At this precise spot the 14-year-
old boy who was holding on to the lines,
left the vehicle and sat down on the
hard, cold pavement with an air Of mild
surprise.
The horse. however, did not tarry,
but went fheadlong hurting" across
State street and sailed along Third
South towards Main for the state rec
ord, scattering a box Of oranges on
the corner to the four winds. Half way
up the block the animal removed a
sign which was obstructing the side
walk within the prescribed limit, and
then he bore down with malice afOre-
thought upon q dignified lady Of color.
The lady exhibited an unnecessary
amount of Clan Gordon hosiery in her
frantic endeavoTs TO vacate the path
Of the White-eyed quadruped, while
several other pedestrians swarmed the
church ratings in an undignified fash
ion and generously stood not on the
order Of going, but got.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-28

Irish cooks. How dared he insult her!
A wild gleam came into her eye. AN
is it to compare an honest OiTish gurl
with a nagur! How dar' yei An timper,
is it? Shure divirs a mOilder t5mDer
this side o. the wather thin me own
though l say 1t that s--Ouldn' L"
Mr. JudsJn longed horribly 70
strange his friend Parker. Everybody
was listening and smiling Mt. Parker
looked as if he had been robbed Of MS
consciousness, almost, by the LADY 3
sudden and violent outbreak.
"Why, Mrs. McCo0lI," he began
What dye name be calm me out O
me n9me?" she broke in. Me name
Catherine ROilly, an Dim 10 cuke Whln
Dim out o. the kitchen, an be the same
token ft'n not be in yure kitchen Hill
sthep me fut, sir, to be inSCOlted b yure
friends, she Wrathfuily finished, look
ing at the helpless Mr.. JudsOn.
She bounced up and pushed her way
to the door. Everybody laughed Mr-
JUdsCn gaZed StOnily out Of the WIN
dow for a minute, ignoring poor Mr.
Parker, who was in that state Of col
lapse you could have bought him for a
copper; then, with q scOrching look at
his distressed friend, Mr.. JudsCn broke
away and left the car.
That night a caterer served the din
ner. Mrs. JuCt0n heartle5Sly told the
story to her guests, adding much there
by 10 the SUCCESS &C the entertainment
and to the discontinue OF Mr.. Juds0n.
And Mr.. Parker promised TO go into
solitary confinement until ne hears
from his Optician.