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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15

For the winter shows fanciers advo-
| cate setting the eggs about this time,
as it is the May Matched chick that is
| strongly in evidence when those
shows are being held. Many of our
farmer friends are of the opinion that
all fancy show stock should be hatch
ed in March and April, and some even
want them Matched much earlier. Now,
these early Matched birds will mott IN
October and after that they are no
better in plumage than cocks and
hens. On the other hand they are just
what is wanted to exhibit at the early
fairs where nothing in chickens count
more than size and maturity.
A valuable little book has been pub
lished by the J. l. Case Plow Works,
entitled "The Farmers Encyclopedia"
AS we understand the matter, this
book is for free distribution among
the patrons of the j. l. Case Pillow
Works, and copy may be secured
by writing to any one of the houses
of the Mitchell, Lewis & Staver Co.,
who handle Case plows and other
productions. The Seattle branch is
at 1247 Utah street.
''The Man with the Muck Rake" is
the title Of pamphlet gotten out by
the International Harvester Co. of
America, whose Offices are at Chicago
The pamphlet exposes a diabolical
scheme on the part of an eastern i'm
plement publication to blackmai1 the
international Harvester Co., in which
attempt the said publication failed
for want of cooperation on the part
of fair-minded and honest people
whom it attempted to lead into the
scheme. Any one of our readers may
secure a copy of the pamphlet by
writing to the International Harvester
Co., or by calling on one of the Inter
national dealers.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15

In the San Francisco Catastrophe.
The earthquake and fire that RACED
San Francisco to the ground caught
several of the patrons of The Ranch.
but reports so far received indicate
that they will soon be on their feet
again and doing business as before
the fire. One of the firms that was
especially hard hit is the Paraftine
Paint Co., makers of the famous NAL
thoid roofing. Their offices in the
Inflated city were completely wiped
out, but their factory, being located
at Paraffin, Alameda county, across
the bay, escaped injury. The tenn
porary main Office of the company
has been established at the Union
Savings building in Oakland, and the
company is prepared to do business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Tongue Pumps Life Back.
From the Searchlight

From the Searchlsnt
Rhythmical traction of the tongue has
long been one of the most effective means
of reviving person who has been drowned.
DR. I.aborde who has carried on extensive
investigations of the effect of tongue trac-
ton as a means of resuscitation, maintains
that often, although the organism has ap-
parently ceased to live externally, 1t lives
internally That is to say. life Is still Ia
tent and while there Is latent life there
is a hope of saving a drowned or asphyxi-
ated person. The function which 1t is most
necessary to revive is the respiratory.
Experimenting upon dogs, Dr. Laborde
found that two or three hours after ap-
parent death had set in 1t was sometimes
possible to secure resuScitation. vlgor-
Gus half bulldog, weighing 80 pounds, was
chloroformed to such an extent that res
piration had entirely ceased. After quar-
ter of an hours traction of the tongue the
animal came to. The experiment was tried
again until complete asphyxiation had oc-
CURED and traction was not resorted to
till five minutes later
The dog. which had been named Lazarus,
this time appeared to be dead. one hour
and two hours of traction followed, with
no result but after another half hour re-
spiratory cough showed that life was pres
emit The dog soon revived 1t occurred to
DR. Iaborde that 1t would be good idea
to substitute a mechanical device for the
made was driven by clockwork The more
improved apparatus now used Is operated
by an electric motor, By means of this
improved instrument 1t Is possible to sub
iect the tongue to continuous traction for
three hours if such a period be necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
THIS SUMMERS STRAW HATS.
They Are Regarded as More Becoming
Generally Than Last Year.

THE hat makes the man, II not the
gentleman, and though a hat is a hat
still and will always remain a hat, the
hats for this summer are more generally
becoming for men than last year." re-
marked halter to a Star man.
TT is hard for matters to improve upon
the straw hat, so all the wholesalers can
do is to widen the brim one year. shorten
the crown the next. or go to the other
extremes the following season, always
getting back to about the same old mold.
The most stylish straw for this season
is the narrow brim and high crown. A
few years ago the brim was narrow and
the crown low. Then we had the we'll
remembered low crown and very wide
brim. We all recall with horror the
roughly plated straw with the low
crowns and thick, narrow brims. 1t was
this style of mems straw hats that took
the whole wheat field for ugliness.
It's the smooth finish, high or medium
high crown and narrow brim that viii be
the go this summer with the black SILK
band The colored band will be worn by
some, but the black is the regulation
STYLE and most effective in contrast with
the white straw. The smooth finish pre-
sents a much neater appearance than the
raised or the rough finishes, and Is more
generally becoming to the average face.
And the good old standby, the Panama,
will take a new lease of hat life this sum-
mer, after suffering the natural relapse
into state of innocuous desuetude by
reason of fierce OVERRIDING and running
into the ground of the style few years
back The Panama has many advantages
over the stiff straw, but its wide brim Is
not SO generally becoming to the average
mans face. A good grade of the real
Panama hat can now be bought for a rea-
sonable price. Another point about the
straw hats for this season is that they
are much lighter than in some seasons
Perhaps the manufacturers have got on
to some new and lighter kind of sizing,
or the mucilaginous stuff that Is soaked
In the straw, and that makes the hat re-
tain its shape after pressing. Whatever
the Improvement may be, II Is a welcome
one, for men should wear the very light
est kind of material on the head during
the hot weather; the men with the heavy
felt derby or silk hat should be taken out
and unceremoniously executed. What has
become of the silk band with the wear
er's initials which used to be seen In
about every mans hat2 Run into the
ground like the Panama, and out of style
We don't put the little gold initials in
hats as much as we used to. either
though since all straw hats look pretty
much alike, especially with the crown
turned down, some inside mark easily
recognized by the wearer Is good idea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

Fig. 2. photograph Of a part OF the Milky
Way. showing countless small stars which are
grouped together in clord-Iike masses. separa ted
by more vacant. dark ''lanes."
just as the Scorpion begins to rise In the
very earliest times 1t was the symbol of
darkness, probably because the suns power
declines when it enters this constena ton
after the autumnal equinox.
To astrologers the group was known as
the accused constellation, portending war
and discord. The appearance OF a comet
reptiles and insects. This malign character
may have been ascribed to 1t from the fiery
Antares. or from association with the quail
tiles OF Its poisonous earthly namesake.
AS seeral new stars have here blazed out
in early times. some have thought that 1t
might be to these that its evil reputation is
due.
The bright star Antares has a greenish
companion but slightly more than three
seconds away. In a small telescope this Is
lost in the overpowering brightness of the
tention was first discovered during an oc-
cultation of these stars by the moon. AS
the moon swept over the pair, the small
star was uncovered first and remained visi-
BILE for an instant before the large star ap-
peared This phenomenon haG been seen
since; the green color of the companion In
contrast with the aiivery whiteness OF the
moon is very striking.
Rich Cluster Of Stars.
The stars at Q and r are both doubles.
Half way between G and p tnere 10 cius-
Ter OF stars which Herschei described as
he richest and most condensed cluster IN
the heavens. It il vt1ibls In . small tsie-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
The Planets.
A Trees Masonry Heart.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Considerable interest attaches to the ce-
ment filling in the trunks of the great oaks
near st. Charles avenue. and many ques-
tons have been asked about this method
Of arresting the decay Of trees.
Horticulturists have found that they havo
been able to prevent limbs from decaying
by wrapping them in cloth. This helps
to exclude the dampness. Carrying their
experiments one point further 1t was found
that cement would preserve the trunks OF
trees from rotting, just as a filling in
tooth prevents further decay.
The question arose last year as 10 what
would be done to preserve the great oaks
at Audubon Park. which were losing their
growth and verdure by reason of big holes
In their trunks and il was accordingly
decided to fill the apertures with cement
Several carloads of sand. mortar and
brick were used in the operation. which has
been attended with great success. Old oaks
regained their strength, new branches be-
gan to grow and altogether they put on
signs of renewed lie.
The art OF "arboreal dentistry" has since
even new bark can be given TO tree. II
Is proposed at some future date to cover
the filling with layer or cement the color
OF the oaks bark. which can he so worked
as to resemble q natural covering. 1t is
said that this will preserve the tree even
better than will ordinary cement, while
at the same time 1t will add to its beauty
by hiding the mortar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

scope, but large glass is necessary to
fully show its beauty. Forty-four years ago
a new star blazed out IN this cluster
The beautiful cluster of the Beehive is
IN Cancer at T, Fig. /. and with a good
opera glass the observer may detect a far
more difficult little cluster at ]. But the
most beautiful of all the clusters now Wis
ible is the one shown Mt S. Fig l. in the
constellation Hercules. on a dark night
TINS is visible to the naked eye In a small
telescope it appears to be a little cloud. but
under a high magnifying power II is seen to
be made up of thousands OF stars, packed
closely together.
What inconceivably vast causes have been
at work to group these thousands OF stars
into such compact masses we can only con-
lecture. The particles of a drop of water
are not more surely In mutual dependence
than the parts of these clusters. Many OF
the groups have radiating streams OF stars
extending out in every direction from the
condensed center; 1t has therefore been con-
5ectured that the material of the clust ers IS
slowly streaming away from or toward the
center.
Each of the star clusters is Of inConceiv-
ably great extent. 1t Is only when a star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
for SUNDAY Scboob.
STAR LESSON FOR MAY ~.
BY Rev. ]. E. Gilbert, DID,,


economy was necessary to avoid per-
nicious prodigality into which the apostles
misnt De tempted by this wonderful display
OF their Lords power. Gods care In our
Time OF need must not encourage our indo-
renee or wastefulness. prov, vI:6)
IEACHINGS.-1. He who goes forth
70 service may return In joy psalm.
cxxvf:6) A blessed reunion with their
Lord awaits the ministers of the kingdom
q Peter v:A) 2. Seasons Of rest and re-
tirenent are proper and needfui. but they
should never exclude those who seek help
FOR their need. Service is the supreme law
OF the Christian life. Oh Timothy, iv:20 g.
An attractive ministry and a seeking null
titude are correlates. The people will run
after those who have wisdom and power
and rise above the dead level of common
place service. Il Corinthians, HAD 4.
When men seek the minister his highest
service Is teaching. Qos., iv:6) But
after that. and sometimes before the bodily
needs should be supplied. Il John, iii:17) B.
me Christian mans resources are greater
than another. In taking account of stock
he should have this formula-worldly good
plus Jesus; blessing equals necessity. That
makes room for prayer. Matthew, Will
Human folly leaves out one quantity and
spofls the equation. @. The loaves and
fishes are not to be despised and wasted.
Human treasure placed in Christ's hands is
returned multiplied. What He touches
be factor in Gods cause, the connecting
link between a Divine purpose and man's
need. little thing becomes great when
consecrated to Christ. Il Corfnthian, i:2O.
3. Give ye them to eat" We are some
times required to do beyond present abii-
ity challenge to faith, demanding search
for help. QI Corinthians iii:5)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
EPWoRTH LEAGUE NOTES

On anniversary day at the Metropolitan
League the address OF the evening was
made by w. f. Andrews of Nebraska
The following officers were elected for the
year: President DIR. George Stiles: first
vice president, Mr.. Homer a. Selp; second
vice president. Mrs. c. p. Hyam; third vice
president, Miss Helen A. Smell; fourth vice
president, Mrs. w. S. Hardesty; secretary,
Miss Emily A. Lawrence; treasurer, Mr..
Albert NJ Levers.
Tomorrow the Junior League will hold a
mass meeting at Metropolitan at o'clock.
at which Miss Robinson, National Junior
League superintendent. viii make an ad-
dress. Monday evening at & o'clock Miss
Robinson viii hold a conference for Junior
League superintendent and workers n [
Rust Hall. to which any mothers Interested
IN the spiritual development Of their chill
dren will be welcomed
The Sunday evening attendance contest
~ North Capitol Chapter closed In favor
OF the whites Monday last, the Reds. .
under the direction OF Mr.. Arthur II.
Llahke. entertained the winning side in the
lecture room of the church, which was
:sstefuny decorated with flowers and
PAINS pleasing musical and literary
program was rendered, followed by re-
freshments. The occasion also marked the
sixteenth anniversary of North Capitol
Chapter.
The Epworth League of the Ryland Meth
odist Episcopal Church held its last monthly
social for this season this week. Reports
from the different officers showed the league
&c be In hourisbing condition. The season
just elosed has been the most prosperous
fc~ Tie young peoples society OF this
church Yer many years During the sum
mor months twilight service OF sacred
song ard short address by the pastor vii
take the place OF the regular preaching
service and the devotional meeting or the
Epworta League
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Fault In Medical Teaching.

From American Meoicihe.
Advances in knowledge are so rapidly wild
ening the medical horizon that the construc-
ton of a properly balanced curriculum Is
to those IN charge Of medical colleges
most serious problem. In addition, the pro-
fessor In charge of each branch finds dlr-
ficulty In choosing from the almost exhaust
less material at his command that which Is
of most value IN the limited time at his
disposal. Largely because of this disparity
between material and the time for it's pres
entation each teacher concentrates his at
tention upon the points pertaining TO MS
subject. This to a degree is eninently
proper but partly from necessity and partly
from choice this concentration is too OFTEN
made excessive. The head of each depart
ment attempts to make of the students
under him specialists in that branch; at
least If such attempt be not consciously
made the teaching impaired tends nightly
in this direction. AS a consequence one or
both of two results is almost inevitable.
First, the Importance of branch Is ex-
aggera ted and It's relation to other branches
is correspondingly minimized. Each sub
ject is thus presented In an isolated ana
somewhat overdrawn manner. and the stud
ent must needs compare and correlate them,
a task which the exceptional man may &C
complish, but for which the average medl-
cal undergraduate is entirely UNITED by
ureyiouS training and for which ne has
neither the time nor the inclination. Sec
ond, the practical side of the subject Is sub
ordinated to the scientific aspect. Con-
cretely, learned discussions that would be
appropriate for teachers of the branch are
given to the higher classes, or even TO
sophomores and freshmen, as lectures. Wen
rounded accurate. critically summarized
presentations of the subject though these
may be, they go over the heads OF the stud
emit inst as surely as though delivered In
Greek to men unfamiliar with that Ian
guage. Enthusiasm leads to lack of bal
ance the teaching specialist being as prone
to this condition as is the practioing spe-
cia1iSt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Questions Answered.

ANY person may mall any biblical question
to DR.. Gilbert 1903 R street, this city, and
receive an answer through The Star.
116. If. as claimed in The Star of April
%. the decalogue including the fourth COM
mandment. Is still binding, can you refer to
Scripture to prove 1t. and how will you In
terpret II Cor, Hit; Rom, xiii:9; xix:5;
Gal. iii19; Col, fi:16?
Answer. l. That the decalogue Is still
binding see Matt, Wills All the ten COM
mandments are repeatedly enjoined. hut In
various order and separate places in the
New Testament. 2. The Sabbath also was
retained mark, HE'D, but with a change OF
day to commemorate the resurrection Of
Jesus Matt xviii; Rev, i:10). Hence
apostolic usage 8. This change OF day
provoked Col. ii:16) some debate. A. The
other passages are all plain in the light of
the foregoing.
III. 1t is implied that those who do not
commit the sin against the Holy Ghost
Matt. xii32) will have another chance III
the next world?
Answer. The original word here trans
lated world signifies age. Jesus meant that
there was no forgiveness for sin against the
Holy Ghost, either in the Jewish or the
Christian dispensation. The principles of
the Divine administration are unchange-
able.
49, What is the meaning of Peter. ILL.,
1920, and i've?
Answer. The Gospel was preached by
Noah through the spirit to the antediiuvl-
ans. who. being under sentence OF oeath'
were regarded as in prison
11s Does not Luke i:6S-75, teach that
men may live sinless livesf
Answer No; holiness and Righteousness
are not SYNONYMOUS with sinlessness. The
ouestioner needs to study carefully the
meaning of words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
DOWNTOWN CHURCH.
How Problem Was Solved by Boston
Congregation.

Congregation.
From the Church Economist
Every city has its downtown church prob
lem In greater or less degree. and many con-
gregations, finding populations changed and
support lessened, have to seek new loca-
lions. Such the Church of the Disciples.
Boston. which has just moved from West
Brookline street and Warren avenue to
new church, located at Jersey and Peter
boro streets. In a growing neighborhood.
!. The land and building cost $4,000. OF
which amount SGT 900 was for the site and
$1,000 for furnishings. Thirty-fve thousand
dollars was received by the sale of the old
church. and 1t argues well for the energy
Of the congregation that the balance has
been entirely subscribed, SO that no incum-
brance rests on the new church.
James Purdon of Boston was the archi-
tect. and the photographs and plan show
how successfully he has met the problems
of providing dignified. churchly building,
adapted to the needs of a growing COM
munity. AS shown by the plan, the build
ing Is L-shaped, the arrangement being such
that TO all intents and purposes the smaller
auditorium. adapted for entertainments and
other secular gatherings is separate struc-
ture 1t will also be noted that the pastors
study, parlor and library, while connected
with and easy of access from either churcn
vestry, are also so planned that they
may be used as though entirely dlstlnct
from either of the larger divisions of the
building, entrance being had at the back OF
the church, at the side opposite from the
vestry.
The building has two stories, a gallery be-
ing placed over the vestibules of the main
auditorium in the center of which is the
organ. A Sunday school room is over the
vestry The interior of the church Is sim
pie in design harmonizing perfectly with
the stately exterior. The church Is not
able addition to the many notable Boston
houses of worship, and the Rev. Charles
Gordon Ames and his people are to be con-
graduated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Life Seems Longer, Anyway.
rnnrican Medicine.

From American Medicine.
Marriage is an institution highly con-
da,ciye to the health of both husband and
wife.
Statistics prove that among married men
over twenty years of age and women over
forty the mortality rate is far less than
among those who remain single. Among
the widowed and divorced the mortality is
exceptionally great. Suicides among the
unmarried are much more numerous than
among the married
The matrimonial state promotes temper
ance in every form. Furthermore, the prob
able duration of life of married man OF
thirty exceeds that of his unmarried brother
by five years. and the wife may expect TO
live one year longer than single woman
of the same age.