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The herald., 1913-03-06
Substitutes For Pneumatic Tires.

1t is safe to say that no subject, has
received more careful thought and at
tention from inventors within the last
year than the tire problem. But not
one Of the scores of recently patented
devices is quite equal to the plain ar
tillery wheel fitted with pneumatic tire.
Most of the devices employ springs to
take up the jar between the tire and
the axle and use solid rubber or SINH
lar material for the actual tread Of the
tire. Ingenious as many Of these
schemes are, they are bound to be less
serviceable than the pneumatic tire,
due to the number of moving parts
which are subject to wear and break
age. Furthermore, there is a great tend
ency to rattle and jar whenever a
small obstruction is met by the tire
So, although the problem of substitute
for pneumatic tires has not been en-
tirely solved, much work is being done
and it is apparently only a matter OF
time until we may expect something
even better than the present pneumatic
tire.-Scientific American.
The herald., 1913-03-06
New leadIess Storage Battery.

A Swedish inventor has put on the
English market a new type Of alkaline
storage cell. The plates consist Of In
active retainers which are loaded with
active material, cxyhydrate Of nickel
mixed with graphite In the positives
and finely divided alloy Of iron and
cadmium and certain other substances
in the negatives. This new cell much
resembles the Edison cell not only in
the electrochemical reaction employed,
but in the fact that extreme ingenuity
is employed in the mechanical con-
struction to obtain high space and
weight efficiency and durability.-Sci-
entific American.
The herald., 1913-03-06
How to Cool Hot Bearings.

Newly babSitted bearings are some
times inclined to run hot. In a case
Of this kind, after scraping the box
we'll to make the shaft fit closely
in the box. use some good light oil
mixed with common sulphur. Sulphur
contains just enough grit to grind the
babbitt smooth. but will not injure
the shaft Other material having a
grit should not be used. as it is liable
to grind a shoulder on the shaft
Should the bearing run hot after using
the sulphur and oil then use white
lead and water-a very cooling mix
ture Keep the shaft running and
pour white lead and water into the
bearing until 1t finally cools. Never
shut down the machine while the
bearing is hot. as the babbitt will con-
tract and stick the shaft.
The herald., 1913-03-06
ANTHRACITE A LUXURY.
Use of Hard Coal is Largely Restriet'
ed to Domestic Trade.

Anthracite coal was at one time an
important factor in blast furnace prac-
tice but its use in that line Of industry
has now almost entirely ceased accord
ing To- L. W. Parker Of tre United
States geological survey. as 1t has been
Supplanted ny coke made from bitumi-
nous coal
The principal demand for anthracite
will Ice in the future, rs it has been in
the more recent past. restricted largely
10 domestic trade. for which such sizes
as furnace, egg. stove and chestnut are
required. The breaking down Of the
lump coal, which was formerly "A mar
ketablc product. for the preparation Of
the domestic sizes results in much
larger proportion of the small or unde
sirable sizes. all of which are sold at
less than the cost Of production. All
the profits on the mining operations
must he obtained from the prepared do
nestle sizes. for the revenue obtained
from the smaller sizes. which are sold
largely in competition with bituminouS
coal for stcaming purposes, serves only
to reduce the cost OF the domestic sizes.
The conditions under which the an
thraCite mines are operated, the great
er depths 10 which the workings are
carried. the consequent increased eX-
penSe Of mining and the increased cost
| of labor all contribute to make anthra-
cite fuel more and more a luxury.
During recent years the anthracite
operators have adopted the policy OF
making an allowance of 80 cents per
ton from circular prices for domestic
coal purchased in April Of each year,
with an advance Of 10 cents per ton
/ for each succeeding month until the
! scheduled prices are restored in Sep
| TENDER. This has had more salutary
effect in SteadyinE the anthracite trade
| than any other action taken by those
controlling the anthracite industry. Its
purpose is TO encourage the purchase
of coal in the spring and early summer,
making the cellars Of the consumers
the storage places for the following
winter and at the same time to cause
the mines TO he operated more regular
| ly, thus giving steadier employment to
employees throughout the year.
The herald., 1913-03-06

them severally subscribe for the number or
shares OF the capital stock thereof written by
their hands after their respective sigma
lures.
In faith whereof the said appearers have
hereunto set their hands with me, said no
tsry, and Irene G.. Pendergast and A. NJ
Buchanan, competent witnesses, here reSid
ing. at my notarial Office in the city of New
Orleans, on the day and date hereinabOTe
first written.
Signed: Sam'l Wolf ten shares L. J..
IaCrOix ten shares; =. g. Lacroix. ten
shares. Irene G. Pendergast, A. VI. Buch-
mann.
NJ. VI. B0ATNER. Notary Public.
|, the undersigned recorder of mortgages
in and for the parish of Orleans, state OF
Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing act Of Incorporation OF the
LacrOix Automobile Company, Inc, was this
day duly recorded In my office in book loss,
folio --.
New Orleans, February II, 1913.
EMILE LEONARD, u. r.
true copy.
NJ. NJ BOATNER, Notary Public.
feb IL 20 - mar 8 Is 20
The herald., 1913-03-06
AN lNSOLENT WRITER.
He Found He Couldn't Dictate to
Typical Jonn Bull.

That sprouting Scotch peer. the Ear
Of Levon, who rebuked Il ship news re-
porter who approached him by declar
Ing that no gentleman ever speaks to
another without an introduction. II
simply isn't done" Is an old friend OF
James Francis Dwyer. the Australian
noyelIst-thar is, Dwyer doesn't actu
ally know the Earl Of LevOn. but ne
knows his sweetly British sort
81 ought to-" said Dwyer. 81 was
broke In London and learned 10
know the true Briton. Once ! an
swered an advertisement for literary
secretary. To make certain that my
letter would be read | wired the al
vertiser as follows:
"'DC not engage a literary secretary
until you have read my letter OF ap
plication.'
That letter was a gem. | thought /
would land the place with 1t sure.
was certain Of It when a large, square
letter directed me to appear at a nam
ed address at given hour. IL was a
four penny bus ride, but | didn't care
My fortune was opening out before lie
/ sQuandered the fourpence without a
misery thought A pOmpous butler
ushered me into black oak library
where the original stuffed model OF
John Bull sat at a table. sat down
meekly and waited to be spoken to.
"Blam! He hit the desk with his
clinched hand.
You cannot dictate to an English
man. said this old image
mo, SIR | said.
~ tell you. he shouted, you cannot
dictate to an EnglishmanT
Certainly not said
but you tried to- ne said. You
sent me this impertinent telegram. No
Englishman would have done that II
was an American trick
II tried to soothe him, for wanted
that job. But he got hotter and hotter
Finally he told me outright that be bad
hired young man who once had work
ed for a lord.
81 have sent for you,' said he. and
you should be grateful to me In order
to teach you a proper respect for the
traditions of England and for the Brit
ish flag
You old FOSSIL said I. II I bad q
British flag here I'd tear it In two and
choke you to death with it'"-ChicagC
News
The herald., 1913-03-06
Puns.

The pun was at its climax early In
the nineteenth century. Thomas Hood
was a master punster. especially In
verse. No better examples can be
found anywhere than those in Miss
Kilmansegg" and the Tale of a
Trumpet" What could be neater than
the argument of the fiddler trying to
sell an ear trumpet:
There was a Mrs. F.
so very deaf
She might have worn a percussion cap
And been knocked on the head
Without hearing It snap.
Well, sold her trumpet,
And the very next day
She heard from her husband at Botany
bay.
New Bedford Standard.
The herald., 1913-03-06
OPEN OUT YOUR HAND.
Then Note the Effort II Requires to
Keep Il From Closing.


Many thousands of years have eIaPs-
ed since the ancestors of man lived in
trees. tit is never IL be- forgotten that
though ape-like forms. they We're not
apes Yet in spite of these tens Of
centuries that have passed by. man has
not yet forgotten the instinct of self
preservation in the forest As he was
a taileSs creature he was compelled
% depend for his safety on the grasp
ing power of his hands and feet. For
many ages. however. he had gradually
been going on the ground more AID
more and i'll the trees less and less 50
that his feet became more adapted for
walking and his hands exclusively for
graSping. with the result that the grip
and muscular strength of his hands be
came immense. This is still most pow
erfully evidenced in young baby,
which, without muscular development,
can within a few days of birth hang
by both hands To a stick for as much as
five minutes at time and by one hand
only for two or three, a task beyond
the power Of any adult except an ath-
lete and gymnast.
But a fact which is still more re-
markable is that to the present day
there is not one Of us that can hold his
hand open without discomfort and
absolutely no one whose hand will stay
open at all unless the will is exerted tC
that end. Try It. Hold your hand
open for three minutes by the watch
and see how tired you will be. Lag
your hand on the table. the palm OF
the wood, the fingers over the edge, and
see how, in spite of yourself, they viii
curve round and grasp 1t. Look at the
| hand of a sleeping person and think II
the fingers are ever shown to be out
straight.
When the anatomy Of the hand il
ta&0u up it will be found that on tn,
| palm and on the under side OF the
| fingers are numbers of nerves sensi
tive to touch which respond as read
| tly as the nerves Of the eye do to colo
or the nerves of the ear drum t
sound. These We're the principal pro
lection Of our tree living ancestors, 70
1 an immediate clutch at branch wa
necessary in rapid travel in the lowe
branches Of great forest trees. TIL
sensitiveness is being lost, but it 1
being lost slowly. Yet even today W
can no more prevent responding to tn
stimulation of the sense Of touch il
our hands than to the sensation @
light in the eye or sound in the ear.
Disregarding the thumb, the human
hand is really nothing more than a
adjustable hook. 1t is at rest onl
when In the position of a hook. Whe
any one loses hand the best subst
tute is stout metal hoOk.-Kew Yor
American.
The herald., 1913-03-06
WALKING Head Down.

A theatrical apparatus has been pat
ented to John w. Frakes OF Chicago in
which a series of vacuum cups open at
their bottoms are arranged in a row
and comfortable means are provided
for exhausting air from the said cups
and for admitting air to them, and the
performer has plates secured to his
feet and adapted to operate as closures
for the cups, so that by properly manip-
ulating the controlling devices the per-
former can walk head down along the
row of cups.
The herald., 1913-03-06
The Golden Fleece.

The Order Of the Golden Fleece orig.
mated with Philip the Good in 1929.
1t is said that the order was founded
at the time Of Philips wedding and
named on account of the large profits
that the duke was making out OF wool.
The original number Of knights was
thirty-one. They wore a scarlet cloak
lined with ermine, with an open collar
bearing the dukes cipher, 3D." to sig
nifty Burgundy. At the end Of the COL
lar hung a golden fleece. The order
later became common to all the princes
of the house Of Austria. The order Is
still In existence, and among the men,
bers are most of the royal princes and
other noble individuals Of the CONT
nent.-New York American.
The herald., 1913-03-06
COOKING A PILL"
That 10 What Opium Smokers Call
"Hittinq tho Pipe"

Hitting tho Pipe"
The opium smoker in the act OF
smoking Is said to be cooking pill"
Smokers Of tobacco in seeing opium
pipes have been misled into the belief
that the large bowl of the pipe is filed
with opium when really the pill" is
simply pasted over tiny opening in
the cover of the bowl. Heating of the
bowl produces dense fumes, which are
drawn through the bowl and the stem
Of the pipe into the smokers mouth.
Neither does one pipe of opium pro-
duce stupor. A pill" dazes only even
an inexperienced smoker as a large
drink would effect a person unused to
alcohol. The opium users who have
been pictured stretched on hunks OF
opium dens In utter stupor have been
saturated with the drug.
Reclining on q bed, the smoker places
the layout within easy reach and lights
the lamp. Peanut oil. burning slowly
and without evil odors or fumes. is used
exclusively. The smoker Is then ready
to prepare his pill"
The yen-hok. or dipper, a long. nee
die shaped instrument is put into the
opium receptacle and turned slowly In
the black and sticky substance until a
small quantity Of opium adheres to the
point. 1t is then placed over the flame
of the lamp, and. turning the dipper.
the smoker rolls and cooks the ''pill''
until 1t Is ready for the pipe.
The tiny speck Is then thrust into the
opening Of the bowl which, held above
the lamp. slowly begins to produce
opium fumes, which are drawn In by
the smoker through the stem Of bis
pipe. The pill" lasts only from thirty
to forty seconds, and to enjoy another
smoke the same preparations have to
be repeated.-New York Tribune
The herald., 1913-03-06
HumiIiatod Hubby.

A newly married couple had had a
little disagreement about some cakes
which the wife had made. The hus-
band complained that those bis mother
used to produce were far superior. On
the next day the girl set before him a
plate of hot cakes.
snow you have achieved something"
he exclaimed enthusiastically. 'These
are exactly like what mother used to
make. How did you do it?"
II will give you the recipe" replied
the wife coldly. II used margarine in
stead of butter. eggs a year old, l put
alum In the -four and added plenty OF
water to the milk"-London Tit-Bits.
The herald., 1913-03-06
When the Earth Was Top Shaped.

After people dropped the old fashion
ed idea that the earth was as fat as
pancake they did not Immediately
grasp the globe or spherical idea as it
is applied to worlds. The people of
the time of Columbus believed that
the earth was body shaped like top
or cone, the surface rising from the
north to the south. There are several
letters written by Columbus and still
In existence which go to prove that
such was his conception Of the shape
Of the earth. The top shaped idea Of
the earth seems to have originated
with one John Blauvis about 1910 and
to have Immediately become very pop
ular.
The herald., 1913-03-06

that the connecting of the portable
head with the flush hydrant can be ac-
complished in much less time than 1t
takes to connect the usual host coup
ling to an ordinary fire hydrant.
The portable head. complete, weighs
no more than 40 pounds and has five
openings. of which four will receive
two and one-half inch hose couplings.
while the fifth. which rises from the
top of the head. is fitted for a three
inch hose coupling or for direct connec-
ton Of a monitor nozzle to be used
when the fire is sufficiently near to be
played upon from the position OF the
hydrant.
The valve levers, by means of which
the pressure of water passing through
each connection is regulated, are clear
" shown in the illustration.
The herald., 1913-03-06
How to Clean JeweIry.

To cleanse articles Of silver, gold.
bronze and brass use a saturated solu-
tion of cyanide of potassium. To clean
small articles, dip each one into the So
luton and rinse Immediately in hot
water; then dry and polish with linen
cloth. Larger articles are cleaned by
rubbing the surface with small tuft
Of cotton saturated in the solution. AS
cyanide of potassium is a deadly pol
son, care must be taken not to have II
touch any sore spot on the flesh.
The herald., 1913-03-06
Bendinu Cast Iron.

Few mechanics know that cast iron
can be bent or Strengthened, as the
case may be, says Popular Mechanics.
For example, take piece Of fiat cast
iron, place 1t on a level, solid surface
and strike 1t lightly with a ball peen
hammer. II this simple experiment Is
tried 1t will be found, to the surprise
Of the experimental, that metal Of this
kind readily yields to the light blows
of a hammer. Do not strike hard
enough to break or crack the casting.
Harvard.
Harvard Is the Oldest university In
the United States, having been found
ed In 1886.
The Drum.
II IL asserted that the drum was tAe
first musical instrument used by hu-
man beings
"Yet.r
"Are you married yet. old chapT
"Yet? OF course l am Did you
think had been getting a divorcef
The Real Truth.
"Didn't she marry 'has-beenE
mo: she thought he was VIII De-
| b1t no turned out an isn't Lille
--z-v.-lz-.~== -" - ------A
The herald., 1913-03-06
He Didn't Know Art.

where did you get that marble
statuette, my dearT
why, at Martino's. Isn't It lovelyf
And such a bargain! 1t was marked
half off, Didn't you see the tagr
Eyes, but thought the tag referred
to the clothing" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The herald., 1913-03-06
SCISSOR, Seventh Municipal District of New

SCISSOR, Seventh Municipal District of New
Orleans.
Now, therefore, Luther Egbert Hall, Gov
ernor Of the State of Louisiana, have thought
proper to issue this my proclamation with
the view of giving public notice to all per
sons herein Interested and concerned to
show cause in writing. at the office Of the
Secretary Of State at the City OF Baton
Rouge, La, within ninety days from and
after the last publication hereof why said
Bond and the mortgage resulting therefrom
should not be cancelled and annulled and the
above named securities discharged from any
further liabilities In the premises.
Given under my signature and the Seal
Of the State Of Louisiana, at the City OF
Baton Rouge, this sixth day of January
A. u. 1913. L. e. HALL.
By the Governor:
ALVIN z. HEBERT,
Secretary of State.
The herald., 1913-03-06
FOR FIRE FIGHTING.
Portable Hydrant Heads That Clamp
Over Standpipes.

Ingenious portable fire hydrant
heads, especially designed for high
pressure fire service, are used in Balti
more. The heads are carried on the
hose wagons or auto trucks of the de-
partment along with the hose and other
fire fighting apparatus. Thus only a
comparatively small number of such
heads are required to equip the entire
system, while the standpipes or flush
hydrants TO which they are to be at
tached may run up into the thousands.
Two grab handles are provided. and
one man can readily lift the head and
drop it into position on the flush by
drant when the cover of the latter has
been removed. A latch securely locks
the head in position, and it is claimed
The herald., 1913-03-06
SHOTGUN INDICATOR.

Automatic Arrangement to Give Alarm
at Irrigation Ditch.
A progressive farmer of the HOLSTER
valley, in California, wishing to cut
down operating expenses as low as pos
sible, installed an ingenious automatic
shotgun alarm in connection with his
irrigation supply ditch.
The shotgun is mounted va tically on
a supporting frame and its digger Is
The herald., 1913-03-06
INDICATOR FOR IRRIGATION DITCH.

attached by a cord to a float in the
ditch below. II for any reason the
water supply drops below its normal
level the lowering of the float causes a
pull on the trigger, and the consequent
discharge of the gun notifies the farm
er, even though he be engaged at some
distant corner of his farm. He thus
saves the wages of an extra man to
watch the irrigation supply.
The herald., 1913-03-06
Unsophisticated.

Darling" said the fond youth. pro
ducing a ring, which Is the right hD-
gerT
For goodness sake, AlgyT respond
ed the maiden. Don't you known
Nineteen years old and never been en-
gagged to a girl beforev'-Chicago Trib-
une.
The herald., 1913-03-06
His OBLIGATIONS.

wigg-The trouble with Harduppe Is
that he doesn't meet his obligations
Wagg-Meet them? He wouldn't rec
ognize them II he dld.-Philadelphia
Record.
The herald., 1913-03-06
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT, STATE o
InITfSTANA

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT., STATE OF
LOUISIANA.
Whereas, application has been made to
me for the cancellation of three bonds
drawn and subscribed by Mr.. Henry Pohl-
man as principal, viz list, One bond, July
5, 1905, with Jacob Nienaber as surety, In
the sum OF five thousand dollars (s5,00000) !;
2nd, One bond, July IS, 1906, with Jacob
Nienaber and NJ. DeLucas as sureties in the
sum Of twenty-five hundred dollars (S2,-
50O.O0) 3rd, One Bond, Dec. 90. 1908, with
NJ. Ferran as surety in the sum of five thou
sand dollars $5,00000), and conditioned
for the faithful performance and discharge
by said Henry Pohlman Of his duties as As
The herald., 1913-03-06
Easy.

Easy.
Lucy-How can I bring the count 10
bis knees at my feetf Nelly-Drop a
dime on the door. - New Orleans
Times Democrat
Posted.
visitor-Johnny, give me the name or
the largest diamond Johnny-The ace.
Boston Globe.
Strong eanknotes.
A Bank Of England note twisted Into
a rope can sustain a weight Of 800
pounds.
Army Worm.
Army worms annually cause a crop
loss Of SS.OOO.OOO or more to United
states farmers.
The Glad Hiss.
Among the Basutos and also with the
| natives of the New Hebrides kissing
is sign Of applause.
The herald., 1913-03-06
Kindness.

Life Is short, and we have never too
much time for gladdening the hearts Of
those who are travelling the dark jour-
ney with Us. oh, be swift to love
make haste to be kind!-Amiel.
The herald., 1913-03-06

No one has any more right to go
through life unhappy than he has to
20 through 1t III bred.
The herald., 1913-03-06

This charter may be amended, modified o
altered or this corporation dissolved, at
general meeting Of the stockholders cor
vened for that purpose with the assent o
the majority of the stock which may be Is
sued, present or represented at such meet
ing. Thirty days notice by mail shall b
given of such meeting; in case Of dlssolutio
or termination Of this corporation the LOU
dation OF its affairs shall be conducted b
three commissioners selected In like name
and by like vote and assent at meetin
called as above for that purpose.
The herald., 1913-03-06

ally the said board shall have all such pow
ers as may be reasonably necessary or con-
or businesses of the corporation and for ef-
fecting the objects and purposes of the same.
ARTICLE VII.
The first board of directors shall consist
or the following: Samuel Wolf, l.. J. In.
croix and p, G. Lacroix, Of whom Samuel
Wolf shall be president, L. J. Lacroix, vice
president and =. G. Lacroix, secretary-treas-
urer, which said board and officers shall hold
office until the first Monday in July, 1914,
or until their SUCCESSORS shall be elected
ARTICLE VIII.
This charter may be amended or the said
corporation may be dissolved at any time
with the assent of three-fourths of the cap
ital stock thereof, represented at general
meeting of the stockholders convened after
notice thereof given as prescribed In Article
v, and stating the purpose Of said meeting
The capital stock OF the corporation may
be increased or decreased in accordance with
the laws of the state now in effect or which
may hereafter be enacted.
ARTICLE TX.
| Whenever this corporation shall be dis
solved either by Limitation or from any Other
cause. its affairs shall be liquidated and
wound up by three commissioners who shall
| be elected from among the stockholders Al
notice Of which shall be given as provided II
Article v.
Any vacancy among them shall be filed b.
| the survivors or survivor.
| ARTICLE x.
No stakeholder shall ever be held liabl
for the debts or faults of this corporation II
any further sum than the unpaid balance
IL any, due by him to the corporation on tn
i shares Of stock owned by him nor shall an.
mere informality In organization have tn
effect of rendering this charter null or o
exposing any stockholder to any liability
| beyond the unpaid balance due on his stock
| ARTICLE XI.
| The said appearers hereby severally de
| clare that in order to organize this corpora
ton and to serve and stand as the origina
subscription list thereof, they do each o