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Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09
Church Announcements.
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Dfhi hipi StpiNth.
Services next Sabbath as follows:
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching
at II a. m; subject. Righteousness
Exalteth Nation" A home mission
offering will be taken after the sermon.
Junior society at p. M; subject,
"Christ Lifted Up"
M. E. CHURCH.
The revival meetings at the Methodist
church are proving great success,
quite number have professed faith in
Christ. Rev. Winter will occupy the
pulpit at IL a. m. and 7:3O p. m. on
Sunday, Jan. ID. Everybody invited.
Sunday school, 10 a. m. Epworth
League, $50. Election of officers for
the ensuing term.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Rev. W. M. Proctor at the First
Congregational church will take for
his topic Sunday morning, January -,
the theme, 1.-The New Birth" In the
evening his subject will be, 1.-THE
Gambling Spirit"
At the Church meeting held last
Friday evening the report of the Treas
urer showed all bills paid and balance
in the treasury. An average of SIS
per member had been raised for
benevolent purposes during the year,
md $500 more subscribed for current
expenses than for the year previous.
}. A. Scott and ]. S. Edwards were
'lected as trustees for two years; w.
l. Martin, church clerk; Rev. w. M.
'roctor, S. S. superintendent; F. F.
)avenny, church treasurer; and Miss
laire Despair, organist. The meet
,g closed with music and refreshments,
Hiss Inez Harer of Spokane rendering
vo selections.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
The theme at the II O'Clock service
Il be, "Faced Right in Starting.
73O the pastor will discuss 1.-The
Unity of Jesus This is the second
mon of series of five on the sub.
ct of Christ's divinity, all of them
jven at the evening services. At II
clock an anthem will be rendered by
ne choir, Tho Faint Yet Pursuing,
~ Koschat. At 7.30, anthem, Gas,
Thy Burden on the Lord" arranged
from Gottschalk; also a duet, 1.-THE
Lord is my Shepherd, by Smart, sung
by Misses Wagner and Mcintyre.
Bible school 10 a. M. At this service
very interesting black board review
of the last two lessons will be given,
which will be chart conforming
science and the Bible in creation. You
can't afford to miss it. Endeavor at
$50; subject, How Gods Image is
preserved in us or lost.
W. H. HARRIS, Pastor.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09

The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Congregational Church met at the home
of Mrs. Frank Stewart Wednesday
afternoon. They had for their topic
China" Mrs. Matte Martin read an
interesting paper on the Evolution of
Woman in China" Mrs. F. B. Shep-
ley read paper on "China and Her
People,, " and Mrs. H. Goddard on "The
Story of a Converted Chinaman. A
pleasant afternoon was had by those
who attended. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. E. F. Miller Wednesday,
Jan. 16.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09
Attention.

The German-American Mutual Farm
ers' Fire Insurance Association of
Ritzville, Washington, will hold its
second annual meeting Tuesday Jan.
Is, 1907 at 10 o'clock in the court
house. Members and friends are in
vited to attend.
1877 Chas. Baumann, Secy.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09
City Council Proceedings.

At the regular meeting of the coun-
ell held Tuesday, January 8, there were
present Mayor Thiel, Councilmen Fau-
cher, Bauer, Joyce and Cunningham,
Clerk Lowell, Attorney Adams and En-
gineer Coss.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and approved.
Upon favorable report of the finance
committee the following bills were al
lowed:
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09
NEWS NOTES FROM
SURROUNDING TOWNS
Weber.
NEW YEARS GREETING.

NEW YEARS GREETING.
1.-The snow has begun in the cleaning,
And busily all the night
Will be heapng field and highway
With silence deep and white.
From sheds new-roofed with Carrara
Comes Chandeliers mutfied crow,
The stiff rails are softened to swan S
down
And still flutters down the snow"
LOWELL.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09

Rings Little Liver Pills thoroughly
clean the system, good for lazy livers,
makes clear complexion, bright eyes
and happy thoughts. Sold by Domain
Drug Co.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09

Just received, carload of iron beds
at the King Merchantile Co. They are
beauties. See them.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09
Wheat Lands

We have 960-acre farm in Leone
valley for rent. Write A.. O. Lee,
Cunningham, Wash.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09

Default judgments have been allowed
in the superior court on these promis-
sorry notes as follows: J. M. Benward
VS.. L. H. Norton for $l75.10; Mer-
chants and Farmers Bank of Lind
VS.. Karl Beck for 1911. 4S; Matt Baum
gartner VS.. A. l.. Hodson $107.57.
Friday was law day in the superior
court with Judge w. T. Warren of
Davenport presiding. Thomas Winters
commonly known as 'Blackie," pleaded
guilty to the charge of stealing money
from the pocket of Jacob Hardt,
farmer living twelve miles north of
Ritzville, and was sentenced to serve
three years in the peniteniary at Walla
Walla.
Daniel Tremper was arraigned but
did not plead, stating to the court that
he had money with which to employ
an attorney but as yet had not pro-
cured one. Tremper halls from Lind
and the information charges him with
having drawn on the Bank of Lind on
October II, 1906, check for the sum
of fifty dollars, in favor of VIM. VERDI
enius, knowing that he did not have
funds on deposit with which to meet
the check.
Ed Sanders, known here as "Mon-
tana Kid" was arraigned on charge
of committing the crime of larceny on
the person of VIM. Arlt. When asked
by the judge whether or not he was
guilty he admitted that he took the
pocket book but stated that it was
done as joke and that he returned
the article promptly, not intending at
any time to appropriate same to his
own use. Not having employed coun-
sci, Attorney J. Oscar Adams was APP
pointed by the court to guard his in
terests.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09
The KOfOed Concert.

Following is the program to be rem
dered at the First Congregational
Church by Mrs. Blanche Kofoed, Fri
day evening, Jan. IL, 1907:
l. 'The Lorelei" ..................... List
2. can Open Secret" ...... WOOdman
8. (a) "For What Thou Art" OPP. 1928
(b) "When Love is Kind" Moore
4. "a Rose Fable" .,...,,...,- Hawley
S. (a) "This is the Moon of Roses.
Knowlton
(b) "Elegie' .... Massenet
s. (a) ''The Lass with the Delicate
Air" ........... .................. Arne
tb) "At Parting 49,. ...,....... Rogers
Mrs. Kofoed received high praise for
her concert work in Chicago. The fol-
lowing is from the Chicago Record:
cat the concert given at the Audito-
rum last evening, Mrs. Kofoed
greatly fascinated her audience. Her
voice was beautiful for its tone and
smooth flexibility."
Do not miss the concert Friday even
ing.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09
HE BOND SUPPLY CO
Bond Building
Washington, D. c.

Pink Salve Carbolized, acts like a
poulitice: highly antiseptic, extensively
used for Eczema, for chapped hands
and lips, cuts, burns. Sold by Domain
Drug Co.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-09

Member of the Interstate Invest
Ors' Association.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-18


cara escualida de su hiio, balbu.
ceandos delirios gozosos.
Media hora despues Sc habia
ter minado Ell salvamento: los
cuerpos, casi examines, eran
conducidos en- camillas al i'm
provisado hospital. donde sc les
prodigaban cuidados. Ramon
Luis veia alejarse la procession
de las camillas, y buscaba en- 81
mismo el odio, la rabia, el deseo
de muerte, !asombrado de no en-
contrarlos.
(Donde estaban? lPor que Sc
hablan lido? Su "debcr' su de
ber era no parar hasta que los
encOntrase 80. Y alzando los
hombros, emprendio el camino
de su casa. Era precise lavar.
sc. conner, dormir. -. Ell cuer-
po no es de hero, que de-
mOnio!
Emilia Pardo Bacdu.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-18
LEYES DE 1905

Sc hallan a la venta en- la Ii
brerla del BoLET1N las leyes de
1905, acompanadas de un vo-
lumen de gran utilidad para los
letrados y Ell publico en- general
conteniendo la Ley de evi-
dencia y IA appendices de leyes
de otras Asambleas referentes
tamblen a la prueba en- 10 civil.
PreCiO de las dos obras S 2.Co
Ley de evidencia compra-
da separadamente -. s 80
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-18
Buena nOtiCia

En- ell antique y muy acreditado c.
tablecimiento Bazaar de ropa hecha y
Sastreria do K. kontes, sc acaba do
recibir TN immense surtido de CAST
mires ingleses y franceses, los CUE
ofrece 4 su numerosa clientele y al
p1blico en general.
En- ropa hecha tambien kay TN cx-
tense surtido de elegantes trajes, Los
que Sc detallan desde 81 81. Cucn-
"a tambien Ell Bazaar con un surtido do
abTieos para caballeros y nif1os, propios
para viajes, gorras, camisas, euellos,
pu1o& t;rantes. cinturones. ligas, CAL
zoncilllos. corbatas, medias, y muchos
"a las artfcrlos del ramo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-18
Sa1vannentO
Conclusion. J

Lei tAddlC, dIlO duuOSC al SuC-
10. 10 araflo, como 81 quisiese
rasgarlo y libertar a su hijo. In.
corporandcse luego, sc encar6
con los trabajadores.
i Sacarmelo de ahi! Holga-
zanes, lque haceis que no ca
vais mas aprisa2 mo veis que
esta ahi sin tener cue Comer3
tSin gotta de aqua, mi hijo? iSa-
carlo. malos Cristianos!
Ramon Luis, involuntaria-
mente, como ST las invectivas
fuesen solo con el, empuilo la
pala Y apret6 en- el trabajo. De
vez en- cuando, pensaba: "ahi
dentro sc pudre; duro. que sc
pudra. va estara en- los in
fiernos. -" Y, detras del mi
nero, la voz de la madre Sc al
zaba, ardiente y furiosa: "Sa-
carmelo de ahi - Un impul-
so hizo volverse a Ramon Luis;
guerra gritar el tambien: Isl no
vive, ST apareCera estrujado: y
ST por case vive, lc mato yo,ien-
tiendes?'' Pero al yer la cara de
la madre, sublime de C0lera Y
de amor, ell ofendido bajo los
oios. La pala reson6 de nue.
vo hiricndo la ii era, pregun-
tandole "id6nde cstan?'
Corrieron horas, dias. La
fiebre de la madre, de aquella
loba defensora de su lobezno,
que nj cOmia nj dormia, susten.
tada con I'm buche sde aguar-
dientc, sc communicable q los sal
vadOres. Ramon Luis era el
1nico desanimado. "Estan di-
funtos', deCia por 10 bajo; mo
es neCesariO romperse los bra
zOs, eStan difuntOs como mi pa
Dire" Un rumOr aCOgia sus pa.
labras; un can sanCiO maqninal
sc apoderaba de los mineros.
Al quinto dia, a la hora de
anocheCer, de las profundida
des de la TERRA sc oy0 salir un
soplo lejano, debil, lugubre. -.
La labor sc interrumpio: la emo.
ci6n cortaba el aliento. La ma
DIRE ola, at6nita, hasta que, al
Convencerse de que la nina con-
tOstaba, una CarCaj ajada de triun-
fe delirante sali0 de sus labiOs.
-iAhi esta! Me llama! Dice
iay madre! Mi coraz0n, mi al
ma! No te mueras, gloria! Va
tn madre a saCarte. rey mio.
iAguarda, nino, mi nino! Aho-
IA vas a salir ahOra!
Y, de rodillas, quiso besar las
manOs de los trabajadOres, el
mas CerCanO era Ramon Luis:
una boca de fuego, unas ldgri-
mas de llama lc tocaron. FL mi.
nero salt0 hacia atras tVivO el
condenado? mo habla justiCia?
Y, .sin embargo, agarr6 la pa
Ia.
-iCavar, cavar!-repetia la
JuaneCa. -iCavar, mis- amigos.
Y CavarOn, CavarOn, cxClta-
dos, redobladas sus fuerzas por
Ia esperanto, por el quejido d
Cada hOra un POGO mas perCep-
tible. Ramon Luis bracea ba
con arranque soberbio de mo-
cet0n fornido, y avanzaba el
solo mas que otros tres. Creia
llevar la NAL dici0n dentro de su
alma, Y en- realidad sentia TN
deseo infinite. va victorioso. &c
horadar la pared y libertar a los
enterrados. "Asi que salga, le
deshago con la pala la cabe-
Ia. ...' y cavaba, cavaba infa-
tigable, rabioso =. Ell ingenie.
TO lie alabo. lie puso por ejemplo
a los demas. apremiandoles.
1No Oyen gritar dentro $50.
corro! Yo 10 oigo perfectamente.
iAnimo!
Y los azadones, las palas. los
picos, tenian vertigo. va Sc
escuchaba Ell llamamiento an
gustioso, como ST 10 pronuncia-
sen al lado de los traba jadores.
Todos querian ser los primeros
ore ahrieSen el aC11jerD " viz
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-18
VISTA HACE FE
BAACO INDUSTRIAL DE SANTIAGO
Santiago de Cuba.
Incorporate las Leyes de Puerto R;co.

TOME listed UN CERTIFICADO REDIMIBE. anco Indus
trial dc Santiago tendra listed alicentes.
PrimeroAhorro
Segndo-Tendra usted POLKA de vida.
TeceroEtara usted
CuaroEnrara
CA So DINERO.
Ell }anco alcanc1a producva
Agente Rico r. S. CASTRO Ofcnas: Cruz
Nun. (altos)
Sc ocian ambo pagndoles
n S
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-18
phRA, REs!A 10

En- Ia libreria del "Bo,c;in" sc han
reclbido preciosos artfculoS para :eLa-
10, como albums con mlsica J II Ia
e|egantes neceSse7es para s. noras TIN.
.eros d. plata cristhofe. ceniceros de
lnjo, carteras finas, estuches para !nSe
nieros, eseucias iuas, boquillas de
ambar. e:c, etc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-20

Mrs Frank Capwcll, who has been on
the sick list for some time. is recovering.
Town Clerk Henry II. Potter attended a
meeting of the Providence City Council on
Monday night
Fred Jacques, our worthy store keeper,
being eomewh at indisposed. is taking a
weeks vacation.
C. N. Snow of Jamaica Plains, Mass, and
Mr.. and Mrs Sa muel Grammont Of Provi-
dence were the guests Of DR.. and Mrs. w.
II. Bowen Jr,, Oh Sunday.
Monday, the 10th, was said 10 be the
hottest day Of September SO far. We hope
General Humidity, will give US the SO bye
for the rest Of the month.
Mrs. Robie II. Whitman OF Providenc
visited her aunt, Mrs. McGary on Sunday.
Sister Evelyn +. Kennedy has recently re-
turned from weeks visit TO Portland, Me-
where she attended the annual meeting OF
the National Council, o. Y. A. NJ, DauGh-
ters Of Liberty. She was honored by beng
representative from the State Council l..
l.. Of the State Of Rhode Island. She re-
ports delightful trip interesting meetings
and days excursion to the CrawfordNoteh
White Mountains, N. III.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-20
Town Council.

Lydia K. Place was granted permission
TO erect telephone poles along the highway
from her residence to the residence of Mel
vim Wood and Wharton Sweet was ap-
pointed to supervise the setting OF the poles.
Henry w Bennett was appointed to col
lcct the town an school taxes for the sum
of f4S Bond sI4, 900 and William fIa-
vens, Curtis II. Foster and Henry X Luther
we're accepted as suretics.
Surveyors were appointed for this several
snow districts and the clerk was ordered
to notify them of their appointment.
The claim OF William w Eddy for da-
mage to his horse alleged TO have been
caused by stepping between two stones
while d living along the highway leading
northerly from the Maple Rock school
house was continued to the next regular
meeting.
The following bills were allowed and
ordered paid $3S to A. F. Wood Company
for burial of Stephen w. Place. poor SOL
dier 1857 to the Providence Journal Com
pany for advertising liquor license, s4r.9S
for work on the highways.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-20
Probate Court

The petition of the administrator Of the
estate Of Ann Josliu for leave to sell real
estate was taken up together with state
ment of the condition of the estate, and it
appearing to the court that there was not a
deficiency in the amount of the personal es-
tale so as to require the selling Of the real
estate, the prayer Of the petition was not
granted.
A petition for the probate Of an instru-
ment in writing preporting to be the last
will and testament Of William X. Hopkins
deceased, was received and the considera-
tion thereof was referred to the first, Sstur
day in October with an order Of notice.
The first and final account OF Gardiner
Howard, administrator Of the estate of
Harvey L. Lamphier, was received, allowed
and ordered recorded.
The first and final account of Gardener
Howard, administrator, de bonis non, with
will annexed of the estate of Jacob Bennett
was received, allowed and ordered recorded
and an order Of distribution granted under
the will.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-20
FOSTER CENTER

William Harrington is very i'll at this
writing.
Miss Marion Aylesworth is quite i'll at
this writing.
John Phillips recently visited the James
town Exposition
Mrs. Z. II. T. Chase has been the guest
OF Mrs George P. Nichols.
The Post Office at Foster Centre is to be
removed to Leroy Hopkins.
Clarence Briggs while working in the
woods met with quite severe accident.
The many friends Of DR.. Lester 5. Hill
we're greatly shocked to learn Of his sudden
demise on September 9th,
The regular monthly meeting of the Pro
bate Court and Town Council was held Sat.
urday afternoon, September 9TH, with the
members all present
Otis Bryant reports digging a potato
weighing one and three quarter pounds, alsc
Warren Howard has several, which weigh
one and quarter pounds apiece. 1t i:
quite evident this section, known as How.
ward Hill, has not suffered from the recen
drought.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-20
CLAYVILLE

Orison Cole has just completed silo OF
large capacity.
Mrs. Ellen Bentley is stopping at her
home for time.
Mrs. Harriet Bailey Of Providence visited
friends here recently.
Mrs. Charles Reed OF Providence called
on friends here recently.
Miss Mamie Phillips has sccepted..a posi-
ton in South Woodstock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Sanborn called on
friends in Foster on Sunday.
Owen Wardwell is having a piazza built
on the North side of his house.
Many people from this place attended the
Remily auction on Saturday.
Dwight Keeney was confined to his home
by illness several days last week.
The Howard Hills will play the Coventry
Centres here on Sunday, September 79th.l
Mrs. Harry Luther has accepted posi-.
ton as teacher of the Saundersville school.
Leverett Walker is building some fine
wall at J. J. Halls new place on the Hope
road
Mrs. Gardner Howard of Howard Hill
called on her mother, MRS. Susan Andrews
on Friday.
Mrs. George Davenpor, has Just returned
from a visit among relatives at Harmony
and Greenville.
Mrs. Lucy Wells, wha has been visiting
friends here for the past few weeks has re.
turned to her home i'm Providence.
Mrs. Louis Sanborn entertained MIS-.
Marths S,nborn and Miss Blanche Stein
berg OF Providence on Sunday.
Miss Myra spaulding who has been in
the employ Of the Clayyillc Manufacturing
Company has returned to her home in
Danielson.
Work is progressing on the eas, mil be-
longing to the Clayvile Company. The
mill will be used tor braidin5 factory and
/, is expected that 500 braiders will be in
operation in two months time. Clayville
is certainly on the climb.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-20
Letter to William Wilder.
OLNEYVILLE X. |.

Dear Sir: You've cot 200 cows; how
much will you take for calves and milk OF
100 Of 'em next yesr-you pick out the 1907
How much for the other 100?
The point is: cows are not all alike, and
you know which is which
Il is SO with paint. You've got one best
COW in that herd. There are 400 different
paints IN the United States; and one best.
You know your best COW; we know the best
paint.
The best COW is the one that gives the
best calves and milk. The best paint is the
one that covers most surface and stays there
longest-neither paint nor COW goes by
color-nobodv asks whether Holstcin OF
Jersey is better 10 look. at.
10 gallons Devoe will cover your barn
and wear 10 years; it'll take IS OF another
paint, and that painrll wear years.
Reckon costs Devoe; 10 gallons SI.9S
about 10 days work So, $50; the Job, f41.'
80 for ten years; $4.7S ayear. The Other
Is gallons 81 co. Ss4; about Is days work
81, SIS; the job, f69 for fve years; 81 }. sc
a year. Devoe $4.7s year; the Other
fra $50 year. Difference So year
That's how Il reckon cows and paint.
Yours truly.
+. w. DENOE & co.
P.S. !. T. Collision sells our paint
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-20

10 printing Al the TIMES office.

Job printing at the TINES Office.
John Renney and family have removed to
Warren
Miss Ruth Boss is teaching school at
Richmond.
Mrs. w. F. Angel has returned from a
trip to Maine.
Stuart Cady Of Providence is stopping at
Allen Angels.
Miss Eugena Duston who has been quite
i'll, is better.
The Pentecostal Institute began the fall
term this week.
Peter Seymour has purchased horse and
wagon and will so into the fish business.
Stephen Chapman concluded his labors
at Spencer's general store. last Saturday TO
enter the Pentecostal Institute.
Aunion Sunday School picnic was held
at Prrker's Grove on Saturday afternoon
which was we'll attended. The Sunday
Schools of this place we're well represented
| anu thOSS PiSSShN ShJoSSu 'hS oNSe'iS" W.
much.
Allen Stone, a former Scituate man, who
went to Pennington, Me-, about year ago,
has returned here in poor health. Mr.. Stone
expects to go to Florida 10 spend the win
ter and will start for that section in about q
month.
An auction sale OF articles belonging e
the late Calvin 5. Cooper, and some Of tht
stock Of Woods shoe store, was held on
Saturday afternoon. There was fairly
good number present and auctioneer {. ),
Ford kept the crowd busy with their bids.
The death Of Mrs Georgianna A. Smith
wife of Benjamin F. Smith, came with
severe shock to the many friends of thi
truly good woman. She passed away afte
an illness of few weeks, and her famil.
was al her bedside at the last. She was
prominent member Of the Universalis
Church Of this city. and in the social life o
the city she will be missed. She died il
the house in North Scituate where she wa
born, and il was from there her tunera
took place on Monday. The bereaved hus
band and daughter have the sympathy o
many sincere friends in their stfiiction.-
Pawtucket Gazette and Chronicle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-20
BIRD FLIGHT.
Some Curious Facts About the Size
Of Wings and Bodies.


In the attempt 10 discover some uni
versal law of bird flight scientists have
disclosed cone, rning number Of spc-
rics n most pr,zling paradox, perhaps
the most mysterious of lhe enigmas
that the subject presents. II IL that In
number Of birds and insects the size
OF the wings decreases in proportion to
the increase IN size OF the body of the
flying creature. The Australian crane.
for instance, weighs over 3oo times
more than the sparrow, but In propor-
tion has Oaly uc-ScNcnth the wing
area Of the smaller bird.
This curious fact is equally striking
II We compare birds with insects. II
the gnat were Increased In size until il
WAS rs large ss the Australian crane
and If the wings or the insect were
enlarged Ia maintain the proportion
they now bear tn its body they would
bc about 100 times larger than the
cranes.
It requires 80 square feet OF wing
area per pound 10 tioat the bank swal-
low. but to sustain the tavny yulture,
monstrous bird in comparison. re
quires only .GS Of square foot Of
wing surface per pound OF body. The
albatross, weighing eighteen pounds,
has spread Of wing Of eleven feet
six inches, while the trumpeter swan,
weighing twenty-eight pounds has n
spread OF wing of only eight feet. The
stork weighs eight times more than
the pigeon. but In proportion has only
half as much wing surface-Every-
body's Magazine.