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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
New Use for the Telephone.

Cecil was accustomed to hearing his
mother telephone for nearly every
thing she needed. One day as he en-.
tered the pantry little mouse scam
frightened, he jumped up and down
screaming: "Oh, mother. phone for
the cat. Please phone for the cati"-
Success Magazine
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
Met Death II Hot Starch.

A fearful death was that of a man
named John Baird at a mill in New
York. As he bent over a large vat
nlled with boiling starch. he slipped
and fell into the hot mixture. He was
literally boiled to death before work.
men dragged his body from the vat
with hooks attached TO "A rope. The
not starch had reduced the mans
clothing 10 fragments.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
True Education.

Education is but studying what 9th.
er men have done in the world in or.
der that We may waste no time In
covered or in following paths that
have been found to lead in no useful
direction.-Chicago Examiner.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
We Are Our Own Fstes

one OF the worst things that can
ever happen to person Is to get II
into his head that he was born I'm,
lucky, and that the fates are against
MIN. There are no Fates. outside OF
our mentality. We control our own
destiny.-Orison SWEET Marden in Sue.
cess Magazine.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
Frank PoIvr,-,v

for tomorrow's official ceremonv
invitations have been issued to 90o .,
the leading residents of tho dis,r;o,
wno' with their wives. will number
II Is expected. nearly 500. which is the
ftli capacity of the hall.-Exeter Ex.
press and Echo.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
Taxation and Tyranny.

Some mention having been made in
MS presence of a tax upon mile.
stones, Sheridan said such tax wou,d
be unconstitutional. as they were a
race that could not meet N re,,..
strate.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
A Gift Book.

To give a book is to enrich the re
ceiver permanently; to put into his or
her possession something which
leaves residuun OF pleasure long after
the particular date on which it was
received has been forgotten.--Hamil.
ton w. Mabie.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
Ready Sealer.

For travelling. carry a candle with
you and. when about to make a jump,
as the theatrical people say. seal your
bottles with il. 1t takes only minute
to light the candle. turn it upside
down and let the tallow drip around
the cork of a bottle. but it insures
perfect carriage of the fluid con-
tent.-Good Housekeeping Magazine
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17

Poison in Tobacco and Almond.
\ German expert says that there Is
less prussic acid in % cigars than In
one bitter almond
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
Not All for Nothjn1

Duke. I'm sorry" said the million.
aire, but M daughter can't marry
you" Then have loved in vain ?"
Not wholly. duke. Here's $50 for
you"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
Few Can Do This.

The man who can carry baby
gracefully will never have to wear a
ring on his thumb TO indicate that he
is married-Toledo Blade.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
ONE YEAR, $500 SIX MONTHS $1.00
ONE YEAR,
River Drops From LIqht.

The Austrian River Polk drops into
big hole and disappears entirely in.
to the interior Of the earth.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
Spread of Education,

There were 10000 children at
school in India 60 years ago. There
are 100000 now
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-02-17
Woman's Lo..

If you have something to forgive,
never mind. That is always a won.
ans lOt.-From A Man Of Genius"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
BUENA VISTA

Master Willie Lane, who has been
quite i'll, is convalescent.
Recleaned Seed Rye and Seed Wheat
for sale. Hudson & Hughes.
Miss Nancy Mae Ison is visiting her
grandfather and family.
Miss Williams of Louisville is the
guest of Mesdames Lane and Walton.
( Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Christopher are
visiting in Lexington and attending the
Fair.
Born to the wife of Mr.. Frank Wells
on the 80 ult, a son christined Paul
Elliott.
William Christopher and daughter
visited relatives in Lexington last
week.
Miss Alice Scott has been chosen as
sistant teacher in the Bryantsville pub
lie school.
Otis Brakeman and wife of Jessamine
were with the family of Mr.. Calvin
Brakeman part of last week,
Mr.. John Nichols, wife and two
daughters of Mercer County were the
guest of Mrs. Mamie Jennings.
Tom Skinner has been elected princi-
pal of the Graded school at Petersburg
KY. He returned from there Saturday
night.
| Mr.. and Mrs, j. w. Proctor, Mr..
Atwood Proctor and family all of Mer-
Ger county spent Sunday with Will
Scott and family.
Mrs. Miles of Nicholasville Mesdame
Atkinson of Oklahoma and Will Hamil-
ton of Lancaster were visiting their
aunt Mrs. James Christopher.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
Attack Like Tigers.

In fighting to keep the blood pure
the white corpuscles attack disease
germs like tigers. But often germs
multiply so fast the little fighters are
overcome. Then see pimples, boils,
eczema, salt rheum and sores multiply
and strength and appetite fail. This
condition demands Electric Bitters to
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys
and to expel poisons from the blood.
'They are the best blood purifier, u
writes c. T. Budahn, of Tracy, Calf.
81 have ever found" They make
rich, red blood, strong nerves AND
build up your health. Try them. SOC
at r. E. McRoberts & Son. In
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
Commissioners
Sale Of Land.
GARRARD CIRCUIT COURT.

Dan Simpson. ct al, .............-P lffs.
VS..
Mary F. Miller. ct al .Defts.
Pursuant to a judgement of the Gar
rard Circuit Court rendered in the "a
bOve style cause at its June term 1911,
the under signed commissioner will on
Monday, August, 2Sth. 1911 this day
being County Court day, between the
hours of eleven O'Clock a. m. and twelve
O'Clock noon, sell at public cutlery in
front of the Court House door in Ian
caster, Kentucky, to the highest and
best bidder the following real property
to-wit;
Said land is located in Garrard Coun-
ty, Ky. on the waters of Sugar Creek
and is bounded on the West by Sugar
Greek; on the North by the lands OF
John Adams, on the South by the lands
of Norman Grow and on the North by
the lands of James Sanders and con-
tains about IL acres. more or less.
Said sale will be on a credit of six
and twelve months time. Purchaser
will be required to give bond with ap-
proved security, said bonds bearing s
per cent interest from date of sale I'M
til paid and having the force and effect
of judgement upon which execution
may Issue, if not paid at maturity.
Lien retained on the land to secure the
payment of the purchase money.
j. A. Anon, NJ. C. G. c. C.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
Sale OF Land And Stock.

/ will offer for sale on Wednesday
August %, 1911 the farm on which
live, one mile South of Bryantsville
adjoining the Camp Dick Robinson land
with a frontage of half a mile on the
Lexington pike eight miles from Lam
caster and Danville, consisting of three
hundred and thirtyfive acres.
All of said land has been in blue grass
for several years except forty five
acres, most of which is in tobacco and
hemp. The entire farm is excellent
tobacco and hemp land. The place is
well watered by four living springs
which will afford water for any amount
of stock, also one pond.
The main residence on the Lexington
pike is two story frame nine room
dwelling with all necessary out building
including a new stock barn 40x60 with
a mule shed 6Ox2O and a nice young
orchard. 1t also has a seven room
house and twelve acre tobacco barn
located so the farm can be easily divid-
ed.
l will also offer farm of one humid
red and forty two acres, most of which
is in blue grass, with seven acre to-
bacco barn, small stock barn and dwell
ing. This land raises fine hemp and
tobacco and is we'll watered. Said
land is one half mile from Bourne on
the Mt. Hebron pike.
LIVE STOCK.
At the same time l will offer my live
stock consisting of 6 good brood mares
four year old large brown team;
five year old bay gelding, good driver
2 nice two-year old geldings broken tc
drive; nice yearling fillies; 8 yearling
mules; 8 nice mule colts; nine yeal
old saddle pony mare well broken fol-
children; 2 filly ponies, comming 8 anC
years old, broken; horse ponies CON
ing and 6, broken; l yearling filly
pony and one horse pony colt.
This is all Kentucky stock of goot
breeding, bred and raised by me on the
farm. AZ extra nice $50 to 800 10 steers
quality good; 80 fat heifers from $50 t.
9OOfbs, in carload lots; les stock ewes
ages good; also some farming nipple
ments. Sale will begin at 10 O'Clock
sharp. A good lunch for all.
Terms made known on day of sale.
i B. F. PATTON
/. M. Dunn, Auct.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
In The District Court of The United States
For the Eastern District of Ken
lucky in Bankruptcy.

In the matter of Coy S. Sanders a
Bankrupt.
On this 10th day of July A. D., 1911,
on considering the petition of the afore-
said bankrupt for discharge, filed on
the 5th day of July A. D., 1911, it is
ordered by the court that a hearing be
had upon the same on the 22nd day of
August A. D., 1911, before said court
at Covington in said district at 10
O'Clock, in the forenoon, or as near
thereto as practicable, and that notice
thereof be published one time in The
Central Record, newspaper printed in
said district, and all known creditors
and other persons in interest may ap-
pear at said time and place and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer
sof,said petitioner should not be granted.
WITNESS the Honorable A. M. j.
Cochran, Judge of said Court, and the
seal thereof, at Covington in said dis
trict, on the 10th day of July A. d.
1911.
j. w. Menzies, Clerk.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
Gossip About
People Xxx
A Brief Mention Of the Cominss and
6oinss by Those We Are interested In.

w. C. Price of Danville is the gues
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Price.
Miss Fannie finder left Wednesday
to visit friends in Lexington.
Harvey Mclean of Nashville is Wis
iting Mr.. aid Mrs. ]. G. Burnside.
Miss Eliza Lunsford is in Cincinnati
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Scott.
Mrs. T. B. Walker is making a re
operative stay at Dripping Springs.
Miss Minnie Brown leaves this weel
for visit to friends in Nicholasville.
Johnnie Simpson is enjoying an out
ing at the famous Crab Orchard springs
Sherley Hudson was in Danville Sat
urday with his aunt Mrs. John Cotton
Miss Bette West is in Danville Wis
iting her sister Mrs. George Robinson
Miss Jennie Lackey is in Danville
for visit to Mr.. and Mrs. H. Herbert
Price.
Miss Carrie Woods of Manchester,
Ohio, is visiting Mrs. Sallie McCor-
mack.
Mrs. Margaret Folger of Nicholas
vile is visiting her nieces the Misses
Arnold.
Mrs. Jennie Scott left Sunday to Wis
it Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Scott of Gin
cinnati.
Miss Virginia Goodloe has returned
to Springfield after visit to Lancas-
ter relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Hill of Stanford
have been recent visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Walters.
Miss Pearl Aldridge of Stanford has
been the recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Raymond Haselden.
Miss Lucy Francis has been the re-
cent guest of her cousin MrsA J. F.
Cummins of Stanford.
Chenault Elmore of Birmingham is
at home for visit to his parents Mr..
and Mrs. ]. w. Elmore.
Miss Ruth Waller has returned to
her home in Louisville after a visit to
Miss Flossie May Sutton.
Mrs. Rebecca Perryman and son,
Raymond are at home again after a
visit to friends at Corbin.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Robinson and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Farra left Monday
for stay at Estill Springs.
Mrs. Annie Gastineau and children
of Decatur Illinois are visiting her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Josh Hurt.
Mrs. Lizzie Denny has returned af.
ter a visit of several weeks to Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Walker of upper Gar
rard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hogan Ballard and
Miss Marguerite Kinnaird were al
Crab Orchard Friday night for the
dance.
Miss Jessie Powell left Saturday fol
her home at Hustonville after two
weeks visit to her cousin Miss Katie
Simpson.
DIR. O'Bannon of Stanford and Mr.
James O'Bannon of Greenville, Miss
issippi visited their uncle Mr.. ]. X
West last Friday.
r. thinner, DR.. Charles thinner
James w. Smith and A. T. Anderson
boarded the last Sunday morning ex
cursion for Cincinnati.
Misses Gertrude and Sarah Richard
son have returned to their home a
junction City after stay with Mr.
and Mrs. ]. E. Dickerson.
Miss Kathleen Hanley returned t.
her home in Nicholasville Monday at
ter "A visit of several days to he
friend Miss Minnie Brown.
Mrs. William Anderson and children
of Birmingham, Alabama are with he
parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Kempe
for stay of several weeks.
Mrs. George M. Patterson and daugh
ter Miss Grace Helen Patterson hay
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
A King Who Left Home.

set the world to talkiug, but Paul
Mathulka, of Buffalo, N. Y. says he
always KEEPS AT HOME the King of
all Laxatives-Dr. Kings New Life
Pills-and that they're blessing to all
his family. Cure constipation, head
ache, indigestion, dyspepsia, Only 25c
at r. E. McRoberts & Son. I'm
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11

Mrs Moore of Liberty, is here visit
ing her daughter, Mrs E. B. Wilkerson
Miss Kathleen Walters visitor, Miss
May Burton, of Louisville left Friday to
make visit in Danville, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs j. E. Robinson and Mr..
and Mrs j. M. Farra and Miss Johnetta
are spending some time at Estill Springs
Mrs Rachel Austin, and Mrs S. B.
Henry and daughter, Miss Ella, have
returned from several months visit in
the South.
Miss Mary Doty and brother Alex
Doty and George Barley Walker left
Monday for visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Doty at Winsboro, South Caro-
lima.
Mrs. j. B. Soper entertained at 6
O'Clock dinner on Tuesday evening in
honor of Misses Susie Craig of Shelby
vile and Kathleen Hanley of Nicholas
vile.
Miss Katie Simpson gave a hoice
course luncheon Saturday morning
from nine to eleven in honor of her re-
cent visitor Miss Jessie Powell of
Hustonville.
]. Bradford Jennings of Pecos,
Texas was here for a few days visit
before going to New York to purchase
goods for the large mercantile firm he
IS connected with.
The following composed party who
motored to the Lexington fair Wednes-
day, Louis finder and sisters Misses
Della and Fannie, Misses Fannie West
and Mary Elmore.
Miss Susie Craig who has been visit
ing Misses Minnie and Bessie Brown
leaves Saturday for visit to Lexing-
ton relatives before returning to her
home in Shelbyville.
Misses Helen and Martha Gill enter
tanned, at $500 at their home Satur-
day afternoon. A dainty and well ap-
pointed menu added greatly to the
afternoons enjoyment.
Miss Frankly Kaufman left Wednes-
day to visit her cousin Miss Van Green
leaf in Richmond, and from there she
will 90 to Columbus, Ohio, to make a
visit to her sister Mrs. John Shackel-
ford.
Miss Mamie Stormes Dunn was a
charming young hostess Tuesday even
ing to a number of her friends. The
beautiful and spacious yard was illumi-
mated with japanese lanterns and the
dainty luncheon served made the occa-
sion very pleasant one.
A family picnic was held in the yard
which was Illuminated with japanese
lanterns on Thursday night at the hos
pitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. u. D..
Simpson. The guest of honor was
their cousin, Miss Jessie Powell of
Hustonville. A most tempting repast
was served.
Misses Joan and Marguerite Mount,
Edna and Martha Kavanaugh, Lettie
Mae McRoberts and Allie Yantis were
entertained at luncheon, Wednesday
at the beautiful colonial home of Miss
Kathleen Walter in honor of her guests
Miss Mary Burton of Louisville and
Miss Mae Elenor Mast, of Little Rock,
Arkansas.
Cadiz Record Prof. D. w. Bridges
who has been in Chicago taking a
special two months course, reached
Cadiz last Saturday and joined Mrs.
Bridges and D. Warren, Jr., who have
been visiting Mrs. Bridges mother, Mrs.
M. H. Jagoe. They left yesterday fol
Richmond, KY, where Mr.. Bridges was
elected some time ago as the superin.
tendent of the graded school of that
place.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11

returned after stay of some weeks
at the Crab Orchard Sanitorium.
Miss Ardelia Turner is visiting in
Nicholasville.
Miss Stella Sanders is in Lexington
visiting relatives.
Mrs. Adam Kelley was visitor in
CINCINNATI Sunday.
Robert Tomlinson went to Lexington
Wednesday for the fair.
Miss Amanda Anderson visited Mrs.
Daley at Marksbury last week.
DR.. and Mrs. j. A. Anon were guests
at the Lexington fair Wednesday.
Miss Eliza Lunsford has gone for a
months stay with relatives in Pamela.
Mrs. Daley entertained Mrs. McDer-
NIT and Miss Jennie at O'Clock dinner
Mrs. Matte P. Frisbie and grandson
have returned from visit to Danville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer Scott left
Wednesday for a short visit in Lexing-
ton.
Miss Bessie Singleton is now engage
ed in teaching the school at Bryants-
vile.
Mrs. Sadie Chairs Davis and daugh-
ter of Florida are here visiting rela-
tives,
Mrs. Joe Hinternish, of Covington is
here visiting her daughter, Mrs. N.
Miller.
Col Bennett Young of Louisville was
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred P. Frisbie
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Lear and child
rem attended the Lexington fair
Thursday.
Misses Martha and Helen Gill are
guests of Mrs. Chenault at Crab Or
chard springs.
Miss Mae Anna Lee and Master AL
bert Burns of Paris have been visiting
Mrs. Ollie Tapp.
Mrs. Jennie Scott and niece Miss
Jennie Cox left Sunday for a two week
stay in Cincinnati.
Miss Kathleen Walter will be the
guest of Miss Mae Elenor Mast at Crab
Orchard this week.
Mrs. Thomas Roice and daughters of
Decater Ill, were with Mrs. A. F.
Sanders this week.
Miss Bessie Yantis cas- returned to
her home in Indianaples after visit to
Lancaster relatives.
Mrs. Ebert Smith and children of
Jellico are here for visit to Senator
and Mrs. George T. Farris.
Mrs. Erastus Bowles and two little
children of Paris have been visiting in
Lancaster and Kirksville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood Burnside and
sister Alice Rigney were visitors at
the Lexington fair Wednesday.
Mr.. Jim Hilton has returned to his
home in Middlesboro, after pleasant
visit to his sister, Mrs. Malcolm House.
Mrs. Maurice Thompson entertained
quite number at her country home at
an elaborate course dinner wednesday.
Miss. Rella Arnold leaves Saturday
for a stay in the cities of Cincinnati
indianapolis, Chicago, st Louis and
Louisville.
Mrs. Ethel West Darnold has return
ed from protracted visit to Mrs. OAR
mold and Miss Gertrude Darnold at
Taylorsville.
Mrs. Henry Simpson was hostess at
oil cldDOIdIc COuIoC Iilc
honor guest being Miss Jessie Powell
of Hustonville.
Mrs. w. M. Porter and sister Miss
Lizzie Grimes were guests at a
sumptuous dinner at the home of Mrs.
Breathitt Brown.
Miss Sallie T. Smith and Miss Per-
mealia Robinson of the new Danville
Pike spent Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Bessie Thomas at Hyattsville,
DR.. and Mrs. w. S. Elkin of Atlanta
and Mr.. R. L. Elkin left Saturday for
an outing to Atlantic City Old Point
Comfort and other interesting places.
Mrs. D. D. Geiger has returned tc
her home in Huntington, West Virginia
after short visit to her sisters, Mes
DANES B. F. Hudson and w. o. Rig
'ney.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
Notice.

City taxes are due and the book has
been turned over to me for collection.
Please call and pay your city taxes as
the city needs the money. L. E. Her.
ron City Marshal. 8-1l-3t
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11

LOST:-At the Lancaster fair, gold
headed umbrella. Return to this office
and receive reward.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11

Your account is past due | need the
money. Please come in and settle at
once Rella Arnold.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11

Don't fail to come to Opera House
Saturday night.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11

First class cleaning and pressing at
the Lancaster Dry Cleaning Co. Phone
$40. l.. w. Faulkner. Mgr.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11

For SALE-Two mule foot boar hogs
weighing about It's lbs. S. C. Denny.
S-ll-3t.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
YOU'LL. FIND 1T IN THIS COLUMN.
For Sale.

Upright piano, in good condition,
price $500. Apply at this office.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11

Call 240 for staple and fancy grocer
les. Chas. Baierlein. 1t
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11

Turner and Carpenter is the place for
good things to eat. S-4-2t.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-08-11
For Sale.

l will sell or exchange for farm, my
stock of goods at the Shugar Creek
bridge. For further information call
j. w. Walker. 7-26-tf
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-23
BREEDS NEW KINDS OF FLIES
sults In Mutations of Form and Color.

Some curious results have been ob- tained by Prof. T. H. Morgan of Co., lumbia university in the production of mutations of form and color by culture and breeding of the fruit fly" Drosophila appelophila. By subjecting flies, pupae, larvae and eggs to the influence of radium rays, Professor Morgan produced one fly which had 'beaded" wings By sub sequent breeding other flies with sim- liar wings were produced, and after rIany generations stock has been developed that frequently gives, in reproduction, a hundred per cent. of beaded wings. Other changes pro- duced and handed down from gene- ration to generation include the shortening of the normally long wings of these flies until in some cases they have become relatively very short and truncated. From some of the truncated-wing stock flies have been developed which have only tiny scales instead of wings. Changes have also been developed in the color and marking of the wings and the color of the eyes. Many may won- der whether it would be possible to experiment with the house fly and breed both wings and legs out of ex- tence.-Youth's Companion.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-23
ANTIQUARIAN TREASURE.

Two curious skeletons were discov- cred recently by workmen who were laying water mains near the old river Ivel, at Biggleswade, North Bed fordshire, England, and they have now been removed to the British museum for the consideration of the British Antiquarian society. An tiquarians are of the opinion that they are the remains of Phoenician chieftain and his wife. As they are in good state of preservation, the relics ara of almost priceless value. The skeleton of the male measured six feet six inches, and the head was massive. The woman was laid at right angles to the man, with her feet resting against the side of his body. Apparently, when her lord died, she was slain and buried with him, according to prehistoric cus- tom.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-23
THE SNAIL AND THE SCREW.

It is no doubt true that nearly all human inventions have been suggest cd by natural objects. Mons. Charles Fremont, of the French School of Mines, points out an interesting ex- ample in the case of the screw, the fundamental idea of which, he be- lieves, was suggested to primitive man by the spiral shell of the edible snail. It was not the shape of the shell that suggested the screw, but the spiral motion which it Is neces- sary to give to the body of the snail in order to withdraw it from the shell. This at once showed that an object of a screw shape embedded in a solid powerfully resisted attempts to withdraw it by straight pull. The hint was enough, and the screw became one of the earliest of mans inventions.-Youth' Companion.