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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
ANIMALS THAT CAN COUNT

Nearly everyone has seen trained
animals that count" or at least give
the impression that they can count.
Most OF this is performed By means
CT signals the trainer makes which
are understood by the animals The
gesture of hand. the tone of voice,
the stamping OF the foot, and various
other signals will enable horse or
other animal to pick out the number
wanted. or stop counting at Civ
en- number. the counting being done
by taps of the hoof.
But there are unframed animals that
can count, and not up to the ordinary
6 or 20 numbers that about limit their
ability In shows. Rather. they can
count up to 80 or 100
In some of the mines of Hainauit
horses are used to haul loads of ore
over little roadway and back by an
other route. as the tunnels are narrow.
Thirty such trips constitute a days
work for the horse and without a
word from drivers these horses will
start for the great incline that leads
to their stable at the end of the thir-
tieth trip. In fact, many of the drivers
do not keep account of the trips at all.
knowing the horses will do so, and
when at the end of the thirtieth trip
the horses wheel suddenly and make
for the outlet, these drivers have to
jump and hold them long enough to
loosen the catches that hold the tugs
to the little cars.
But even this is beaten by oxen:
The stupid OK has become a well
known phrase the world over, and
yet. according to Montague, the oxen
employed In the royal gardens of Susa
to turn the wheels to which water
pals are attached, absolutely refused
to do more than 100 rounds. as that
was their days work.
This work consisted of having the
oxen travel in circle, keeping the
WITHDRAWING wheel In motion, and
without fail on the hundredth trip
around the circle the oxen would
stop. Nor could they be urged to
make another round.
1t is said that wild apes can count
to four. and in order to hunt them at
least five hunters go out and four
leave the place in manner that VIII
attract the apes. After the fourth
hunter has gone the apes come out.
and are thus secured. but they will
never go out from their cover until
four hunters have been seen leaving
the place. The same Is also claimed
by naturalists of rocks and magpies.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

fraud led to more mummies being sup
piled than ever came out Of Egypt.
1t must be remembered that the
rational view of diseases was quite
modern. In some of the older herbal
works striking fact was the constant
recommendation of various remedies
for bruises which gave one some idea
OF the manner of the day.
John Gerard, who was chief gar.
dener of Lord Burleigh's garden in the
Strand, and had garden of his own
in Holborn (then called suburb" OF
London, published book in 1897 as
his own, although it was in fact a
translation of al Belgian herbal. Ger
rard recommended "Solomon's seal
for the taking away in one night of
the blackness of bruises caused by
falls, "or women's wilfulness in tum-
bling upon their hasty husbands
fists, or such like!"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
CARGO OF CHINESE coRPsEs

A ship recently left San Pedro. Cal,
with the most grewsome cargo on rec
ord-the remains of nearly 5000 Chi
nese who have died in America dur
ing the past so years
Preparations for this gigantic re-
moval of human remains were carried
forward so quietly that no comment
was occasioned. The bodies were
carefully wrapped each in a separate
piece of soft cloth, and then placed
in sealed boxes. When the cargo
reaches China the remains will be
taken in charge by relatives and
friends, and will be inferred with the
honors due to such as have ventured
into strange lands.
These Chinese believe that the eyes
of the dead never close as long as
they remain buried in foreign coun-
try; hence this strange transporta-
ton
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Want chanqeabIe Dresses!

AT the recent international Congress-
of Applied Chemistry in London one
of the most celebrated lecturers, Gia-
como Ciamician, predicted that women
of the future will not be contented
with dress which remains constantly
OF one color, but will demand colors
that change in harmony with their sur
roundings.
Thus the color Of the apparel may
be changed without changing the
dress. Passing from darkness to light
the color would brighten, thus con-
forming automatically to the environ
ment-the last word in fashion for the
future.
This prediction will come true as
soon as chemists learn to understand
better what are called "phototropic
colors," or colors that change with
the intensity of the light upon them.
In mems wear this might mean that
the light-colored suit of the bright
summer day would be transformed
into dark suit at night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Plea for More HyalenIc Gravy.

STRAY Shots" the weekly paper is
sued by the inmates of the military
prison at Fort Leavenworth. offers this
mild suggestion to the cook: IF the
gentleman intrusted with the task OF
making brown gravy to accompany the
T-bone steaks served at this great cub
mary center. will take the trouble to
read few lines in any old cook book
he will discover that 1t is impossible
to use hot water and produce lumplesa
gravy. II he has any. spark OF sym
pathy in his soul he will realize that
uncooked -four Is the bosom friend Of
Indigestion. A little regard for the
great regiment that feasts here should
furnish comfort In the consciousness
Of duty well performed"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Our DANGEROUS Streets.

During the year 1911, says the Sci
entific American, 532 persons were
killed by automobiles in the streets of
Greater New York. Incomplete rec
ords OF the injuries taken from daily
newspapers show 1902 persons hurt
by automobiles. 104 by street cars and
BIT by wagons. In London, which in
1911 had population of over 7,000.-
600, 410 persons were killed by We
hicles; while in Paris, with popu-
lation Of over 100000, there were 236
deaths and 1919 injuries. by all
classes OF conveyanceA
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
OVERCOMING,

If one can keep sweetness of thought
and calmness Of poise. when bitter
and rebellious feelings press hard and
close upon the tortured soul--thst
must be the victory Of overcoming;
that must hold Its own reward. some.
where. by adding strong fiber to char
acter. That Ia the time to remember.
to the exclusion of complaint. that to
be overcomers we must have some
thing to overcome. Aye, and they must
be hard things. which press severely
on weak point, in character or tenn.
permanent. in order that the weakest
link in our chain may be fully tested
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
GREW PUMPKINS ON A ROOF

A western amateur gardener who
was pressed for room to grow things
adopted novel plan In raising pump.
kins. They were planted in row
at the back of his woodshed, and as
the vines sprouted they were trained
on wires to run up the side of the
building and spread out on the roof.
They grew luxuriously in this novel
position and when the little pumpkins
appeared, the owner placed bit of
board under each SO that they would
not roll Of the roof. The vegetables
matured under these odd conditions
and the gardener figures that he has
found a good use for hitherto vast
ed area
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
CAvERNS OF THE SHENANDOAH

Among the most famous cavers OF
the world rank the grottoes of the
Shenandoah in the famous valley OF
Virginia. These caverns with their
wonderful formations stretch for
miles in Augusta county, in the Vi
entity Of Mount Meridian. Just with.
in the entrance is a group of human.
like stalagmites called the SENT.
nels.' Passing these one comes to
the Cataract "Solomon's Temple
and other wonders
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

Three styles of caps are shown in
this illustration. No. can be devel-
oped In two different ways, as shown
in the picture; Nos and are seam
less, and are cleverly drawn in to
the shape of the head. Lawn. silk.
batiste and the like are used for caps.
The cap pattern (6290) is cut In
sizes 1, 2 and years. Two year size
requires for No. l, " yard of ~ inch
material, with IN yards of edging;
No. requires "a yard Of ~ inch ma
terial, ~ yards Of edging and ss yard
of ribbon; No. requires VI yard OF
~ inch material. " yard of insertion,
3 yards OF edging.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
20 Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number OF pattern.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
SOME PECULIAR REMEDIES

Tigers flesh and newborn puppies
were among old remedies, said Dr..
E. M. Sandwich, during the course Of
q lecture which he delivered at the
city of London school recently.
& One book, he said, recommended a
live spider to be rolled in butter and
formed into pill and then swallowed
as an antidote to jaundice. vipers
were held in high esteem, and a
broth made from them was said to
Strengthen the eyesight. In the sew
enteenth and eighteenth centuries
powdered mummies were prescribed,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
TOOK HER KITTEN TO DOCTOR

A cat owned by Barreuther Broth
ers, merchants of Winsted, Conn,
which is nursing four kittens, took
one suffering with badly infamed
eye to the office of veterinary sur
geon next door and left the afflicted
kitten in chair
The doctor entered the office few
minutes later and was treating the
kitten when the anxious mother re-
turned. The feline waited patiently
until the sore optic was open, purred
contentedly, and then took her kitten
back home
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Tomorrow's Burdens.

1t has been well said that no man
ever sank under the burden Of the day.
1t Is when tomorrow's burden is add
ed to the burden Of today that the
weight is more than man can bear.
Never load yourselves 80, my friends.
II you find yourselves SO loaded at
least remember this-it is your own
doing, not Gods. He begs you to
leave the future to him, and mind the
present.--G. Macdonald
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Little Hint.

A little girl came down to dessert
at dinner party and sat next to
her mother. This lady was occupied
in talking to her neighbors and omit
ted to give the child anything. After
some time the little girl, unable to
bear 1t any longer, with sobs rising
in her throat. held up her plate and
said: Does anybody want a clean
platter
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Careful Customer.

I'm afraid, madam, we have shown
you all our stock, but we could pre-
cure more from cur factory"
well. perhaps you'd better. You
see, / want something of heater
pattern and quite small-just a little
square for my bird cage. Punch.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

Cronstadt, the chief base of the Rus
sian navy, has just been endowed
with naval cathedral which is con-
sidered a masterpiece of ecclesiastical
design and construction. The car
and his daughters attended the inaugu-
ration and the holy ceremonies that
were carried out by the high priests
of the Russian church
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

Summer visitors to the northern
countries of Europe always are eager
to see the midnight sun. This is how
it looks to those who view it from
outside Lyngen Fjord in the north of
Norway, where it is visible from May
Is to July 25.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Save the Starch.

After using bowl Of starch do not
throw away what remains, but leave it
to settle. Then pour off the clear
water and dry what remains in cool
oven This starch will be in firm
cake, which can be put away for use
another day. When it will be found to
be as good as ever
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Directs Expenditures.

Who's that impressiye-looking
woman over yonder?'
That's Mrs. PaclSum. She's q re-
markably strong-minded woman. and
they do say that she commands =
very large salary"
How does she earn it?"
she doesn't earn It. Her husband
earns 1t. and she commands it,"
Puck
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Ne Had Observed.

The teacher was giving a test on the
value of foreign money In America.
When 1t was little Harry's turn, she
asked:
Harry, how much is guinea worth
In this country"
Harry smiled and answered: "A dol
lar and half Everybody
Magazine.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

To Keep Tins From Rustin9.
After having washed and dried the
tins place them near the Ere for q
little while, as this prevails any
chance of their rusting.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

Tardy Arrival Cat the concert)--
Have MISSED much? What are they
playing now?
One OF the Elect-The Ninth Sym
phony
Tardy Arrival Goodness, am aa
late as that?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
n r FERuEA Watson Il. Colrmn !. wash
KAIEM ~ ington, G. Books free. High
- shu ~ est references Best results

Be thrifty on little things like bluing.
Don't accept water for bluing. Ask for Red
Cross Ball Blue. ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

This simple blouse has two posi-.
bilities. either it may be made with
body and long sleeves In one or with
a drop shoulder and short sleeves The
neck is round and the waist closes in
the back. Lawn. gingham, voile.
batiste, etc, are suitable for this
waist. which may also be made OF
plain lawn for an underslip.
The waist pattern (6302) is cut In
sizes "a to AZ inches bust measure.
Medium size requires 1B yards OF 36
inch material.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
10 Pattern Department" OF this paper.
sure 10 give size and number OF pattern.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-11
No Time for Signing
BY Beatrice Fafr1ax

rious the rupture that followed has
lasted for six months.
He further says: q think I must
have her at any cost"
That sounds well. In the ears Of
those in love it soothes. inspires and
cheers
But, my dear young man, DO YOU love
her so well that you will never quarrel
again? One can't quarrel alone I do
not know who is to blame for your
Misunderstanding but this is true; If
she is to blame for beginning a quarrel
you are not entirely blameless if that
quarrel continued
If she has been the aggressor always.
and I don't like TO think it, are you
willing to be taken back on the terms
which only the aggressor would make
Are you willing to appear in the
sackcloth and ashes of repentance ev-
cry time you give offense though you
were innocent of such intention?
Are you satisfied to make a lifelong
diet of humble pie, and kiss the hand
that makes 1t?
This is what reconciliation means to
you, If she has been the aggressor If
you have been the one who has always
started the trouble you must learn self
control and patience, and give up all
the things which every high tempered
person regards as his rights.
I am sure you are willing to be, and
do, all these things, for you say you
must have her "at any cost"
A situation so desperate admits Of
no delays. Don't sit back in vain re-
grets while the other man steals her
heart away. Go and tell her you are
sorry for your unkindness and ashamed
Of your meanness. Now, don't say you
can't say that, for you have written
that you must have her "at any cost"
Take all the blame on yourself
Promise to behave better.
When you have made up see 10 it
there are no more misunderstanding
Then, having made peace, keep it.,
though you spend the rest Of your life
fighting for II.
And that fighting must be. not with
your sweetheart, but with YOURSELF
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-11
Safe Hints

When packing pleated skirts for a
journey, l basic the pleats down, lay
them straight and they win not need
pressing when you arrive.
Rag rugs made of cotton wash well.
These are inexpensive and are often
just the thing for the kitchen, as well
as other parts Of the house.
To remove hot water marks from
japanned trays, use sweet oil Rub it in
we'll till all the marks disappear then
polish the tray with flour and soft
cloth
Mayonnaise dressing will separate
when too much salt has been added to
the eg yolks, or when the oil has been
dropped too fast or if the ingredients
are not thoroughly chilled when used.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-11

the same hand as tried to wreck The
Whip last night"
From Captain Sartoris?" she half
questioned half gasped
Yes, that's him" returned the Jockey:
him as wanted me to pull that horse
His as would have ruined meas he's
ruined henry sister"
''I Was Only Jealous"
Mrs. Beamish was dunifounded. but,
surprised as she was. she managed to
get firm grip upon herself, and COM
forted the boy. With her hand on his
shoulder, she said:
My boy-my boy, I'm very very sor-
ry. If there is anything l can do-if
presently Myrtle can have a new start in
new land"
"Oh, maem, if it only could be-" the
jockey said, hopefully and longingly.
1T shall be-" she answered. without
daring TO look at Lambert. Il know that
1 can promise as much as that for Lord
Beverley"
Thank you, ma'am-from my heart
and hers" the Jockey said
But Harry Arson had now served the
purpose of the triumphant Tom Lam
bert, and he now found Harry only an OBJ
| stacle in the path he planned to tread
with-another
There, there! Thatn do, my lad" he
said, kindly but firmly and finally. You
go and look after your horse"
When they were alone once more Mrs
Beamish walked frankly TO Tom, holding
out her hand. But he turned scornfully
away
Tom, I'm sorry she began.
But he was looking far from her
Cant you take a hand when it's held
out to you?" she said.
Lambert shook his head
IT was not suspicious; only jealous" she
! said, land there's no love without jeal-
ousy"
Tom Lamberts Complaint.
Then 1 don't want love- l want COM
fort" returned Lambert. 81 want com
fort, carpet slippers and common sense
If the worst had happened it would have
lain at your door Yes-your door and
the door OF the Chamber of Horrors-ff
you had not got me locked in"
You wouldn't have heard what Sartoris
said,' she took him up And then the
horse would have been smashed. 1t was
really blessing in disguise"
| "a blessing" he said angrily: you call
1t blooming blessing to be locked up
for twenty-four hours with room full
of horrors"
| what do you Want-sunrag etteS?'
she snapped.
Just for one moment l sank to rest
and found myself in the lap of the man
that was being electrocuted. Just think
Of me all alone with those murderers.
| cried myself to sleep, and when that
man that you sent to unlock the door
found me, there I was sleeping like a
new born babe with my head curled up
| in the middle of a murderer's waist
coat. That's what l had for a night
pleasure, and that's what you call bless
| ing"
Further recital of his night of horrors
was ended by the appearance in the yard
of Sartoris. Lambert wanted a word
with him, and Mrs. Beamish left him,
saying that he would find her where he
ought TO be. but never was-with his
horse"
Continued In Next Issue.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-11

I A. b. writes me: Il am a young
man y years of age. l have
y been going with a girl for three
wears, and it was understood between
us that We were engaged.
We had a good many quarrels. and
at last we parted. We have not seen
each other since. and that is six months
ago love this girl with all my heart
and soul and can't get over it and never
"i.. ] have tried hard. but in vain. l
heard she was going with another fell
low and that made me feel still worse.
. sometimes think ] must have her at
AMY cost"
There is very pretty gossamer-iike
Dry that loves quarrels are delight
Iu because of the ecstasy of making up
again, ! do not think a more harmful,
nor more untruthful. theory was ever
evolved
mere is no quarrel in the world, be-
tween friends, between kindred or be-
-Neen lovers, that is ever made up so
completely and joyfully that no sting
remains This is so true that those
VINO have once suffered the pain of a
T understanding, and WHO VALUE
ne LOVE THAT WAS IMPERILED,
%HI make almost any concession rather
man risk that love again.
mere is no sweetness in lovers
.Ia'Ie's,' sang Edward Bulwer Lytton,
mat compensates the sting
u.ke Greville. who writes of love so
'@aely the young folks should take his
gsp.Hlons for texts, says of this unhappy
.5-.lHe or lovers to agree: Casual dis
1Sieements have been considered as
1h'lngs that give new force to Love ;
.u4 j believe they are so; yet as a
A'hs too frequently or too forcibly
's.t' remains at the place to which it is
lawn back instead OF flying forward,
~ overs will find. that disagreements.
'eE arc too frequent, will at length
'>. t1eir elasticity and impel to Love
very sane statement Of what really
" gp'ns when lovers quarrel often
~. u says: we had a good many
TIED. '.s They finally had one so Sc
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-11
BUT YOUR LESSONS?

Dear Miss Fairfax:
am a young man, eighteen years
OF age, who goes to school and has
a great deal of work to do, and in
order to do this work thoroughly l
have to have thorough passive
ness of mind. The other night l at
tended party and there met very
pretty young girl. over whom 1 was
greatly affected. But this young
girl l must say, was not so taken
up with me. From that night on I
have not been able TO study because
of her whom / am continually
thinking Of VIII you please ad-
wise me as to what | can do to win
her affections? LOUIS.
You are only eighteen. and just now
your lessons are more important thar
lovemaking.
Wouldn't 1t mean more to your flu
ture welfare if you put that girl out o.
your mind instead of taking steps tC
put her more completely in?
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-11
Advice to the Lovelorn
By Beatrice Fairfax

ago we were talking about other
people, and I said a great many
things l know he did not like to
hear come from my lips I deeply
regret them, as I am very decent
girl and want him to think so, too.
Would you advise me to telephone
to him and explain, and ask his
forgiveness? FORGET ME-NOT.
1t would be better taste to write a
little note saying you regret what you
said. Don't make it as penitent as ii
life depended on his forgiveness, and
don't, l beg. be so reckless with words
in future.