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The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
INSECTS Go
Into FRANCES

- ONE insects have fits. They go int
frances of a cataleptic nature, and
~ remain in that state for periods
that last for many hours. Pro-
fessOr Peter Schmidt, of the Imperial
University, St. Petersburg. has been OBJ.
serving this phenomenon in some speci> :
mems of an Asiatic species Of "walkingI J
stick" which remains absolutely motiont; ;
less throughout the day with It's forelegs .,
close together and extended in front Of
it. Professor Schmidt tried experiments :
with these sleeping insects and found
that when distorted into extraordinary .
positions they would retain these for q,
long time.
He stood them on their heads, andt
they remained so for more than fouBk
hours. He placed them bridge-likGe
across the gap between two books, ana
weighted them till their bodies bent like
bows. He bent them backward and sup<<
ported their two ends by stones. In suchs
attitudes they rested for several hours.k
He cut of legs and heads: he sliced theiK
bodies and they never gave a sign thao
they felt the injury. Their muscles, he
says, were in n condition Of slight con.&
traction, but perfectly plastic and with<
out elasticity: they were not subject TOT
fatigue and not sensitive to pain.
Professor Schmidt tried in vain t6H
the active state. He found II very difik
cult to awaken them from their trances&
succeeding only by prolonged excitatiou&
of their nervous systems, as with electric
shock or sharply pinching the tail.
The "walking-sticks" go into theiN
frances in the morning. and normally4
wake up when the twilight begins. whaA
causes the daytime trance and the nightA
time waking activity he has been unable
to discover. He is convinced that many
other insects are in a cataleptic stata
when they are believed to be asleep. The
object of these periods Of immobility Id
to make the insects appear as nearly aA
possible a part of their surroundings.
The "walking-sticks," for example,
rest all day upon twigs. They look e11
actly like twigs and sway in the wind AZ
IL they were a part Of the branch. ThuA
they are safe from birds that would likS
to eat them. At night they are able to-
walk about and search for their foods
secure from the attacks Of their natural
enemies.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

.~oME down and see the fish" may
be greeting this summer at
some seaside resorts. Several
watering places are negotiating for the
installation Of the kiosk-hydro, new in
vention, which enables sightseers to de-
scend into the sea.
The kiosk-hydro. which is the invention
OF an Italian engineer, consists OF circu-
lar steel observation chamber, in the
wallis OF which are double water-tight
windows. Above these windows are cleo
tric lamps OF 10000 candle power. fitted
with rehectors. and capable, 1t is claimed,
OF projecting light a distance Of 1900
feet when the water is clear.
The chamber has a sloping roof which
narrows into q steel tube. through which
two staIrcases, one for descent and the
other for ascent, lead to the water level.
The upper part Of the kiosE-hydro may
either take the form Of a floating kiosk,
rising and falling with the tide. and con-
nected with a pier by a gangway. or II
may be part Of the pier itself, with the
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
COAL Mining MACHINE Does WORK of HUNDREDS of MEN

ing expenditures for mine equipment,
miners homes at the mines and countless
other outlays. of which the average citi-
zen has little realization.
The new mining machine is the devel-
opment OF entirely new principles in me-
chanical mining. II is the product of H.
A. Kuhn, Of Pittsburg, mining and me-
chanical engineer.
In the early years of his experiments
he spent his time discovering fundamen-
tails. He sought a principle upon which
a machine would work. He made this a
success and from 1t built an economical
practical, cheap and "foolproof" machine
that does all the work OF the humap
miner; only it does it twenty times as
fast and so per cent cheaper.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

As the machine stands. 1t Is struc-
tural steel frame, oblong in form, which
rests on a steering truck which rides on
the floor Of the mine. II carries motors
for operating the cutting tools and the
tools themselves. and 1t attacks the coal
seams in any position, moving up and
down, sidewise or In any direction the
coal seam leads. II also removes the roof
slate when necessary.
Electricity or compressed air can be
used in operating the motors. and so little
power is required that the cost for this
item alone Is less than l cent per ton OF
coal mined. One peculiar feature of the
machine that impressed the spectator is
that II seems to be fully as flexible as the
human coal miner. II is estimated that
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
WORLD To
BE ALI.
LAND
Some DAY

n ECENT study OF Mars has proved the
theory that some day the land area
Of the world will be equal to the
water area. So IT is with Mars. and con-
ditlons on the two planets are SO similar
that the evolution Of Mars can now safely
be taken as an indication of what will
occur on this earth in the millions of
years to come. Then will North America
be Joined with Asia and all land con-
nected.
That this is certain to happen is known
through the fact that Mars and :he earth,
more closely similar in size and climatic
conditions than probably any other known
planets, are following the same lines in
their slow but sure process of evolution.
On Mars already has the land area caught
up with, II 1t has not surpassed, the wa
ter surface, although at one time both
planets were but gaseous clouds, which
later were transformed into huge masses
of water around solid core. When land
appeared above the waters ii spread until
now, as has been said, its area is equal or
greater than the water area Of Mars.
The earth is bound to follow the same
lines of evolution, although, as the earth
is larger than Mars, its development is
certain t. be slower. 1t has been figured
that, while the earth is older in years
than Mars, its development is younger,
due to the difference in size. The smaller
Mars, transformed from a watery to a
solid surface, is now in such an advanced
condition Of development that 1t is i'm
possible to determine whether life still
exists on our far-away neighbor. Atmos-
pheric conditions would seem to render
the existence Of life impossible, but then
the changing colors of the surface Of the
planet tend to indicate that life, or at
least vegetation, is still fourishing
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

the machine will cut the cost of mining
in half
From the time the machine takes the
coal from the seam, cuts il. places it on
a conveyor and loads it in a pit car no
human hand touches II. With twenty Or
dinary laborers ten OF the machines will
produce 1000 tons of coal day, as but
two men are needed TO operate a ma
chine.
More than this, the machine cuts the
coal cleanly from the roof to the floor of
the mine, leaving both as even as a bill
lard table, and 1t takes out in excess of
90 per cent of the coal in the ground,
while the best practice of today seldom
goes better than 20 per cent of the coal,
the rest being lost because of the too
great effort to extract it.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28


Is
the
W under presu for workin he
filed
contained fabric these
in
the
the sheroom Here are
shell
ht IL to and
with hand for shehons and 50 forth an
would fail throw anything seriously
o.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
SOME Fish!

A FISH that can spit far enough to
n knock fly of log is curiosity
much enjoyed by sportsmen who
have explored the fresh waters of Japan
and the Asiatic coast.
This finny species would make fine
pets in any home. for, in addition to
keeping the perlor rid of flies, they would
furnish much amusement for the family
and visitors through their craftsmanship.
In their native streams the fish are
often seen to slip up on a fly, squirt
stream of water, and then promptly
snatch the prey as it falls into the water.
Some parlor trick, eh?
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

40 -
1t has just b e e Z
b TO u g hit to thii
country. and success,
has attended its cul.
tivation in Califor,
MIA, and IT is pre-
dicted { b a t before
many years 1t will
be as essential tc
the family garden az
radishes or early
onions.
U d o Is described
as Of delicious flavor
when properly pre-
pared for the West
ern palate. Like a
great many Oriental
foods, its original or
untouched flavor is
a little too strong
for our consump-
tion. However, by
the proc e SIS OF
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

A MACHINE that will go into a coal
IA mine and take the place of hun
dreds of workmen has just been
perfected by a Pittsburg man. The ma
chine, which is now being quietly used in
one Of the largest mines in the Pennsyl-
vAnia coal district, takes the coal from
the face OF the seam and loads 1t on cars,
keeping laborers busy taking away the
cars.
For years such a machine has been the
dream of coal mining companies. 1t has
been needed to solve the increasing prob
lens of coal mining, such as mine disas-
tiers, increasing cost Of labor, the grow
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
What ZERO Is

THE greatest degree of cold" or "ab-
solute zero" according to scientists,
is 459 degrees below zero on the
Fahrenheit scale. This figure may not be
absolutely accurate, but 1t is the lowest
conceivable temperature compatible with
scientific knowledge.
Above this degree of absolute zero all
matter, either solid or gaseous, is in a
state of vibration corresponding to the
degree. At absolute zero all such vibra-
tions would cease and all gases would
liQuefy.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
Midnight GOLF

~OLF fans in England are so afraid
they will miss a game that midnight
golf has come into vogue. This is
made possible by auto headlights. In a
game which took place at Bushey Hall
each Of the four players was attended by
a lamp caddy" The rays Of the lamp
we're trained on the direction to be taken
by the ball Many Of the holes were done
In bogey or less.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

NID you ever realize that thousands
Of tons Of rain fall even in the
smallest showers? When you read
in the paper that the precipitation was
one inch you probably fail to comprehend
lust what that means, but IL you were
told that during the rain 11O tons OF
water, or 500 huge barrels had fallen on
each acre OF ground, then probably you
would be able to visualize just what had
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
BELTS Cause
Appendicitis

HR. MAYO, Of Rochester, Minnesota,
points out the interesting fact that
within the last five years operations
for appendicitis have increased over 800
per cent, and he says that this alarming
condition is due to the practice of wear
ing belts instead Of susp snders.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
What An INCH of RAIN Means

happened while the little drops came pat
tering on the roof
When you reflect that rainstorms often
cover great areas and extend for many
hours, or until four or hve inches have
fallen, you can imagine the enormous
oceans of water that are precipitated
during a storm. You can also get fair
idea Of the reason why a so-called cloud
burst frequently does such fearful dam
age.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

primarily tneTe are
first, the guns, OF
which our ships carry
two in each turret;
secondly, the gun
house, in which the
men are to be found
loading, laying and
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
Folding Stove!

A GAS stove that folds into a recess
~ in the wall will soon be within the
reach of any housewife who likes
to have her kitchen always looking spick
and span. The new contrivance is the
invention of a Los Angeles man. 1t will
be especially useful in city apartment
houses where miniature kitchens are the
rule.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
VEGETABLE
For JADED
APPETITES

~ooD morning! Have you had your
I udo? No, it's not q new patent
breakfast food, but an old vsgs-
table, but recently transplanted to the
Western world. Udo has been Q standard
food in Japan since the annals Of the Nip
nnOaaa nara haonn
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
GREEN Animals A PUZZLE

sects, worms and reptiles. Whether they
get their green hue from the plants they
eat or not is a question that has not been
conclusively settled, although 1t has been
shown that they will retain their color
even when denied all green food.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

NITHAT makes some animals green?
" II any reader knows and will tell
he will settle big dispute now
going on among scientists, who have
vowed to ind out.
Green colorations belong chiefly to in
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
SUBMARINE Sightseeing NOW

observation chamber suspended just
above the bed of the sea.
Glass half an inch thick is used for
the windows, and the steel shell is Of the
same thickness.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
Invents LOCK
For BOTTLE

A BOTTLE stopper that may be
"a locked with an ordinary paddock
will prove a boon to drinkers who
prefer to keep their rare old liquors and
vintages for their own Use rather than to
make a holiday for the servants.
A Frenchman is responsible for the
scheme by which a metal cap may be
fitted over the bottle and the contents Sc
cured against intrusion.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28
The INNER WORKINGS Of Modern TLESP GUN UDO Jap


the
mechanical
o
PrIm hear
The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

- ONE insects have fits. They 90 int
frances of a cstaleptic nature. and
~ remain in that state for periods
that last for many hours Pro-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
ECZEMA SPREAD OVER BODY

Roxbury, Ohio.-"When my little boy
was two weeks old he began breaking
out on his cheeks. The eczema began
just with pimples and they seemed to
itch SO badly he would scratch his
face and cause matter to run.
Wherever that matter would touch 1t
would cause another pimple until 1t
spread all over his body. 1t caused
Disagreement while 1t lasted. He had
fifteen places on one arm and his
head had several. The deepest places
on his cheeks we're as large as a sill
yer dollar on each side. He was so
restless at night we had to put nit
tens on him to keep him from scratch
ing them with his finger nails. II he
got little too warm at night 1t
seemed to hurt badly.
1--WE tried treatment and he d .in't
get any better. He had the eczema
about three weeks when We began
using Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
bathed him at night with the Cuticura
Soap and spread l..e Cuticura Oint'
ment on and the eczema left
(Signed) Mrs. John White, Mar. 49,
1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment so'G
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept l., Boston. ADV
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
AS FRIEND SAW GREAT POET
Marvellous Mind Of Shelley Depicted
by One Who Knew Him az
He Was.

In his poetry is conspicuous the
child's faculty OF make believe raised
to the Nth power. He Is still at play,
save only that his play is such as
manhood stops to watch, and his play
things are those which the gods give
their children. The universe Is his
box of toys. He dabbles his fingers
In the dayfall. He is gold dusty with
tumbling amid the stars. He makes
high mischief with the moon. The
meteors muzzle their noses In his
hand. He leases into growing the
kenneled thunder ard laughs at the
shaking OF Its fiery chain He dances
In and out OF the gate OF heaven, and
its floor is Uttered with his Grokec
fancies He runs wild over the fields
of ether. He chases the rolling world.
He gets between the feet of the
horses of the sun. He stands In the
lap of patient Nature and twines her
loosened tresses after O hundred will
ful fashions to see how she win look
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
SHAME TO ARREST RASTUS
After Aunt Rosa's Explanation Liberty
Should Have Been Matter Of But
Short Time.

Aunt Rosa, who had presided In the
kitchen for many years and was per-
son of high privilege in the family.
came into the library in highly tius-
tered state. wipng her fat hands upon
her apron. She was plainly both dis
tressed and indignant. She addressed
herself without preamble to the mas
ter OF the house.
Mister Willie said she. please,
sub, len me SIS, sub. Dey done rest
by boy 'Rastus ag'in. Dey got him shet
up in de jail, an dey fuse to let him
out lessen | pays bail"
What has the lazy rascal been do
ing, Aunt Rosa?"
He amt done nothing tall. Mister
withdrawing tall. sub. De boy was
jest a settin' on the do step wiz q
knife in his han, and q emery Niger
come by, and fell on it, and rip hisseli
open--dat all, sub"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
His Plays Have a Purpose.

M. Brieux, the Frenchman who
writes plays with a purpose, supplies
another instance OF journalist play.
wright who has turned his experience
into copy" for the stage. He served
a seven years apprenticeship to the
trade, and during that time haunted
the law courts OF Rouen, where he
found the material for a terrible in.
dictment against advocates and
judges, set out with caustic detail in
his Red Robe" His knowledge of
fashionable society M. 3rieux admits
to be imperfect, an accusation which
cannot be made against his knowledge
OF the working class.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
2hllippine Prospcrity.

The report of the director OF the
bureau OF agriculture at Manila states
that the rice crop of the. last year
was the greatest which has been re-
corded for many years in the Philip
pines, being 100 per cent greater
than in the previous year. AS direct
result of the bumper crop there has
been a decrease OF rice imports Of
more than 176,000,000 pounds, repre-
senting in value over $2,500,000. There
was banner export crop OF hemp for
The year. marking the highest point
which 1t has reached In the history
of the industry. The exports amount
ed to 144.576 tons. valued at $685.
044,744.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
To Be Thankful For.

Harry Lauder told of an old Scotch
woman who had reached the age OF
eighty-six without having had a serI.
Gus Illness. Ore day she caught cold
and developed an annoying cough.
She decided at length to visit physi-
clan.
We'll, my good woman" she was
asked, what is your ailments"
ooh, l have q terrible cough" she
replied, suiting the action to the
word.
Let me see How old are your"
asked the physician.
I'm eighty-siy."
Madam" replied the doctor, you
ought to thank the good Lord that you
are able to cough at that age"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
New ialand for Erane.

Frances colonial empire has been
enriched by a new island. The recent
volcanic eruption at Ambrym, In the
New Hebrides. has brought forth form
the depths Of the sea near Deep Point
an island. in the center OF which ia A
lagoon communicating with the Pacific
ocean.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
I<xz@1z
To BED With Drum and Shot.

10 bed win Drum ana Shot.
From the following story it would
seem that the cadets at West Point
are not the only persons who some
times find taps and the sunrise gun
annoying.
The wife of one of the officers there
had colored maid who was giving
satisfaction and was apparently well
pleased with her position. Mrs.
Brown was therefore amazed when
Sallie came to her and told her she
could not work there any longer.
will you tell me why you are leav-
ing, Sallie?" her mistress asked.
Mis- Lizzie" she answered, "Ah
likes you an All likes de Kunnel an
All likes de chillen. But All cant
stay nowhar whar All has to BIO
drummed to bed at night and shot out
Of bed In de mawnin'."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
This VIII lnterest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
relieve Feverishness Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate tho
Bowels and destroy worms. They break up
Colds in "a hours. They are so pleasant to take
children like them. Used by mothers for "a
years. All Druggists, 15c. Sample FREE. Adj
dress, A. $. olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y. adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
Expert Testimony.

Patent Medicine Man-Did you get
any more testimonials for our new
cure for obesity?
His Partner Here are letters from
three jockeys and grand opera So
prano.-Puck.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

Generating hot air is easier than
getting Up steam.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

Every time a nan enters his own
home after dark his wife looks at the
clock.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

Same Early Hours.
Mrs. Outlate-What time of night is
It?
Outlate-Shame time | ushed to 60
home when / was courtin' you!
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
An lmportant Question,

Business should always be divorced
from pleasure"
Sure, but which gets the alimony?"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

People suffering from the hives
should speak honeyed words--but they
don't.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

Some peoples only aim In life seems
to be to throw mud.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

feet and what I did do was by great
effort. could not sleep at night and
Of course felt very bad in the morning,
and had steady headache.
"After taking the second bottle no
ticed that the headache was not so bad,
I rested better, and my nerves were
stronger. continued its use until it
made q new woman of me, and now I
can hardly realize that I am able to do
30 much as do. Whenever I know any
woman in need of good medicine I
highly praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound" Mrs. FRANK
CLARK, 3146 N. Tulip St., Richmond, Pa.
Women Have Been Telling Women
for forty years how Lydia E. Pinkhan's
Vegetable Compound has restored their
health when suffering with female ills.
This accounts for the enormous demand
for it from coast to coast. If you are
troubled with any ailment peculiar to
women why don't you try Lydia =.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound? It
will pay you to do so. Lydia E. Pink
ham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color more
goods than others. Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
WOMAN WOULD
NOT Give UP
Though Sickand Suffering; At
Last Found Help in Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Richmond, Pa. =" When I started
taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable

Compound Twas IN q
dreadfully rundown
state OF b ealth,
b ad internal trou-
bles, and was SO ex-
tremely nervous and
Frustrated that if !
had given in to my
feelings ! would
have been in bed.
AS it W as / h I'd
hardly strength at
times to be on nv
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

The best Of plans fall out, and the
best of friends get married.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19
Only One "BROMO OUININE"

To get the genuine. call for full name, LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature Of
e. w. GROVE. Cures = Cold in One Day. 2sc
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

incest In his song.-From Francis
Thompson's Essay on Shelley.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

Fall.plowed land which is allowed 10
remain rough over winter stores more
of the winter rains and snow than un.
plowed or smooth land. Frequent
summer cultivation holds the moist
ure for the crops durins drought.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

Many varieties OF apples peaches
and grapes do not produce sufficient
pollen to fertilize their own blossoms,
and in many varieties the blossoms
will not set fruit with their own pol.
len. This necessltates planting two or
three varieties together for the pur-
pose of affording cross pollination.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-19

The pure bred bull has done great
deal to improve the dairy herds OF the
middle west. All states, or at least
the principal ones. are reporting an
Increased dairy production and the
results may be traced to better cows.
not more OF them.