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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Re6nino Tapioca.

This elegant and delicate starch Is
the product Of a plant that is culti-
waited very extensively in the Malay
peninsula, where its culture Is almost
entirely In the hands Of the Chinese.
The tubers of the plant (Manihot utilis-
SINAI, which weigh on an average
from ten to twenty-five pounds, are
first scraped and then carefully wash
ed, after which they are reduced to
pulp by being passed between rollers.
This pulp is carefully washed and
shaken up with abundance Of water
until the felcula separates and passes
through a very fine sieve into a tub
placed beneath. The -four so obtained
is repeatedly washed and then placed
on mats and bleached by exposure to
the sun and air. 1t is finally converted
into the pearl tapioca Of commerce by
being placed in a crude shaped frame
covered with canvas. 1t is slightly
moistened and subjected to a rotary
motion, by which means it is granu-
lated. 1t is next dried In the sun and
finally over the fire in an iron pan
creased with vegetable tallow and Is
then ready for the market.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
japanese Houses,

A number Of causes have affected
the size Of the japanese house, which
seems much too small for comforta-
BILE habitation in the eyes Of the for
eigner. In the first place, the people
themselves are small, the average
height Of the japanese male adult be-
ing five feet three and one-half inches
and that of the female four feet nine
and one-half inches. As it is the usual
custom to sit on the floors upon cush-
ions, with the legs bent beneath, great
height of ceilings Is not desirable. The
low ceilings may also be attributed to
the lack Of any heating systems other
than the small charcoal brazier known
as the "hibashi.'' The frequency of
earthquakes throughout Japan has
been a largely contributing cause as
well, and the question Of expense in
a country where economy reigns su-
preme has also had a powerful influ-
ence.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Sulphuric Acid Burns.

Burns from sulphuric acid are easily
cured. Just remember that plain wa
ter-lots Of it-must be poured on the
victim Of q sulphuric acid accident at
once, even to throwing the party into
the water If possible. This acid on
the skin feels like fire. With water
quickly applied in great quantity this
acid is rendered harmless. Men have
been burned with it repeatedly with
out harm through a knowledge of this
proper antidote. If not treated prompt
ly the most horrible disigurements re-
suit The police department Of Paris
exhibits wax figures of faces Of vic
Tins Of the foreign practice of throw
ing this acid in ones face. A prompt
treatment Of water would have rem
dered the acid harmless.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
The Spit of Ceremony.

Among the Akikuyu of East Africa
described by Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Rout,
ledge in with a Prehistoric People. -
to spit upon person or thing indicates
good will. The blacksmith spits upon
the sword he has forged before hand
Ing it over to the owner. So. too.
courtesy demands that man should
spit In his hand before offering it to a
friend, and the female visitors spit
upon the newly arrived youngster as a
sign of welcome" Even in England
there are relics of the same custom in
the habit among the lower classes of
splitting on a coin.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Mark Twain as "Attraction,y

A girl who was a stranger to Mark
Twain once found her way into his
Bermuda home with the hope of get.
ting a sight of the author She came
suddenly in contact with him and
frankly explained her Grand
"Have you seen the crystal cave
yet" he asked, "or the aquarium
mo; 1 came to see you first" she
answered.
"Well. you shouldn't have seen me
first" he answered. 81 run in oppo-
sition to the crystal and the aquari-
um. But they're not shucks to me.
Pm lots better. 1 give them their
moneys worth. But you should see
them. Then you'll appreciate me-"
This was said in his most earnest
drawl and with only a sparkle Of hu-
NOR in his keen blue eyes.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Chemical Dancers.

A professor of Il northern university
who was as remarkable for his felicity
In experimenting as ROuelle could be
for his failures was once repeating an
experiment with some combustible sub
stance, when the mixture exploded,
and the phial which he held in his
hand blew into hundred pieces. Gen
tlemen," said the doctor to his pupils.
with the most unaffected gravity, 81
have made this experiment often with
the very same phial and never knew
1t to break in my hands before" The
simplicity of this rather superfiuous as
surance produced a general laugh, in
which the learned professor, who in
stantly discovered the cause of it, join
ed most heartily.-Dr. E. l. II. in Med
zeal Pickwick.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Twelfth Century Football.

In the twelfth century football was
q game for the streets. The chron.
icler Of that period tells how after din.
ner the city youths addressed them
selves to football and how the schol.
airs Of each school and the apprentices
Of particular trades would each have
their peculiar ball. There were spec
tators, too, In those days, enthusiastic
spectators. Fathers would come to
watch their sons and become as
youthful as the youngest, their natural
heat seeming to be revived at the sight
Of so much ability"
In later years there was a famous
ball game played in Hyde park. In
1854, then, there was a hurting Of a
great ball by fifty Cornish gentlemen
on one side and fifty on the other; one
party played in red caps, the other In
white" And-here the historical value
Of the contest-Cromwell was a spec
tator and applauded the "great ability
Of body" displayed.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
The Judges Hint.

A young Irish barrister began his
speech to the court in these terms:
'The eagle soaring high above the
mists Of the earth, winning its daring
flight against a midday sun, until the
contemplation becomes too dazzling for
humanity, and mortal eyes gaze after
1t in vain" Here the orator was no
tced to falter and lose the thread of
his speech. He sat down after some
vain attempts to regain it. The judge
then said, The next time. sir, you
bring an eagle into court should rec
ommend you to clip its wings" No
doubt the hint was taken.-Westmin-
ster Gazette.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
The King Is Dead, Long Live the King

A biographer Of Louis XIV. of France
says his death was announced by the
captain of the bodyguard from a win
dow Of the state apartment and that,
raising his staff of Office above his
head, he broke it in the center and,
throwing the pieces among the crowd,
exclaimed in a loud voice, lie roi est
mort cThe king Is dead!0 Then seiz-
ing another staff he flourished it In the
air, shouting. 'Vive lie roir cLong live
the king!)" The phrase was used I'm
announcing The death Of other French
kings and for the last time at the
death of Louis XVIII. 1t is often quot
ed to signify the Quickness with which
official authority and popular admira-
ton are transferred from a dead ruler
to living one.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
a Martyr,

when we were married you said
there was nothing you wouldn't do for
me-" said the spoiled darling.
well, my dear" answered her hus-
Dand patiently. Il was thinking the
matter over the other day. and it seem
ed to me there was nothing you hadn't
asked me to do for you, but If there is
any little thing on your mind you
haven't mentioned yet speak, and 1
Will do the best 1 can" - Chicago
News.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
No Favors to Beauties

A beautiful young lady approached
the ticket window at a Pennsylvania
country station and in a voice like the
ripping of a brook asked the agent,
What Is the fare to the fair?"
To which the thick headed agent ra-
pied, Same as to the homely, madam. |"
-Argonaut.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
The Real Thing.

Fred, aged three, had been a naughty
boy, and his mother had punished him
He felt very much hurt and complain
ed to his auntie about mammals
spanking him. Auntie said, at is not
you that mamma spanks, but a little
devil inside of you who makes you do
naughty things" After sitting very
still for five minutes he said, 1T beats
all how it hurts me when that devil
gets spanked. "-Delineator.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
ShrapneI CARTRIDGE Cases.

The material used for shrapnel car
fridge cases generally consists Of a
composition Of two parts copper and
one part iron. This alloy has been
found TO possess the best physical quail
ities-that is, high tensile strength and
a large percentage Of elongation when
properly annealed.-London Standard.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Floating a Loan.

81 want to see if l can't borrow a
little money from the Brokers and
Stokers' bank"
"Well?"
what sort of man is the president
Of It? Is he one Of these fellows who
are impressed by rusty suit, or does
he think man is a good risk who af-
fects loud vests and gay spatsT'-
Pittsburgh Post.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Going the Limit.

"Tell that fellow Gingerly not to call
here any more" said paterfamilias
savagely.
"What's the use, papaT Evangeline
asked
Il say tell him not to call any more"
repeated paterfamilias with increased
anger.
"Why, papa, he calls seven times a
week now. He can't call any more
than t."-London Tit-Bits.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
A Great Copper Mine.

For nearly 700 years copper ore
(chalcopyrite) has been taken regularly
from a mine in the province of Dale
carlia, Sweden. The mine contains the
largest copper ore deposit in Sweden
and is supposed to be one of the great
est chalcopyrite properties In the
world.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
The Soft Answer.

He-Ugh! I'm going out Of this, and
you won't see me again until the day
Of Judgment.
She (sweetly, getting the last word,
as usuaD-All right, dear, and If you
aren't feeling In better temper please
let it be well on in the afternoon
London Saturday Review.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Our Trials.

"You know, my dear boy" said a
sympathizing friend to a man In trou-
BILE, that we really gain by our trials
in life"
'That depends altogether on the kind
Of lawyer you get to conduct them"
replied the sufferer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
A Good plan

we should strive to turn our from
bles into successes"
That's what. 1 know an actor who
did that When people threw veeeta-
pies ne caught 'em on fork and made
1t the hit of the performance."-Ionis
vile Courier-Journal.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Heard Out of Doors,

"Well look at the billygoati He's
the first one I've seen for ages"
Hes hardly an impressive looking
object"
He may not be impressive looking,
but he certainly has striking fore
head"-Boston Transcript.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Greenwich Hill,

Probably no hill In the world has had
80 strangely varied history or played
so important a part In the affairs Of
men as that at Greenwich. The gran
lite line across the footpath on its sum-
init is the meridian from which the
longitude on every British map and
chart Is calculated.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
All About MataphXsics.

A Scotchman thus defines metaphys-
les: when a mon wha' kens naething
aboot any subject takes a subject that
nae mon kens anything ABBOTT and eI-
plains it to anither mon still more ig-
norant than himself-that's metaphys-
les"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Inherited.

They were jollying the man about
ms enormous appetite, but he kept
putting away" undisturbed by the
taunts. Finally he said In defense:
Wen, you see. take after both NV
rather and my mother. One ate a long
"nile, and the other ate a great deal"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Caviare.

As a matter Of fact, not all caviare
comes from the sturgeon, since, like
other foods, it is woefully adulterated
with the roe Of inferior fishes prepared
In similar fashion. True caviare, how
ever, Is only the eggs of the stur-
geon.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
His Doubla 4 nae

I've been robbed In that hospitalp'
shouted the loony ex-patient as he met
a policeman.
Who robbed you, and what did they
takeT asked the policeman.
why, one of the orderlies took my
watch, and all the doctors took NV
temperature. "-Baltimore American
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Some Bird

Inc roc. fabulous bird often refer
req to In the Arabian Nights" was
oeneVed to be Of such enormous size
ana strength as to be able to carry
even elephants in its talons.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Weeds,

! The earlier you get the upper hand
Of the weeds the more you lessen their
later power for mischief This Is true
OF other soil besides that Of the gar
den.-Youth's Companion.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Her Wish.

Snoring, my dear. is the sign Of an
easy conscience"
Hubby. there are times when I wish
you weren't so contented with your
past career."-Detroit Free Press.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Muddled,

Customer is this bread today's?
shopkeeper - Yes'm. Customer The
reason I ask is because the bread /
got here yesterday wasn't London
Telegraph.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
A Real Artist.

as Brushpen a good artistY
as he good? Why. he not only can
draw pictures that are good, but he
can draw checks that are good."-Pitts-
burgh Post
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
More EHecfiya

husoand-I saw the doctor today.
ne says ! must go away and rest.
Mife-Did you show him your tongusP
husband-No. but I told him about
yours.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Different Methods.

There are two different kinds of men
Give one piece Of rope and he will
hang himself; give a similar piece to
the other and he'll form cordage trust.
Washington Star
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Easily MANAGED.

FIRST Grill mean to be engaged
when I'm nineteen. Second GirLRut
supposing you can't manage It? First
1rl-Then shall remain nineteen un-
I'll am engaged.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
The Old Trouble

Every residence should have a serv-
ants BATH" says a housekeeping mag
anne. Oh, what's the use? The serv-
anus don't stay long enough to need a
charlottesville Courier-Journal.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Cultivate the Mind.

1t Is the mind that makes the body
rich; and as the sun breaks through
the darkest clouds, so honor peereth In
the meanest habit.-Shakespeare.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Bio Spidsn

The South American bird eating spi.
ter Is as big as a mouse, and it's furred
feet are 90 formed that Il can walk mn
sisss with practically no difficulty.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Teaches a lsssob

money Is never spent to so much ad-
vantage as when you have been cheat
60 out OF it for at one stroke Won have
purchased MISUNDERSTANDING
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
CanalntAnnN.

Murilla DO you consider engage
ments bindingf Enthusiastically.
II one didn't there would be no fun
IN breaking them.-mustrated Bits.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25
Rhinoceros Horn.

In Sumatra the horn Of the rhinoce-
ros 10 esteemed as an antidote to poi
con and on that account Is made tnto
drinking cups.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25

Tnose who mistake evil for good or
GOOD Tor evl win never attain to hlis.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25

By medicine life may be prolonged.
yet death win seize the doctor too
Shakespeare.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25

Listen to others, but do not blindiy
depend on ther-.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-12-25

Trouble teaches men how much there
b in manhood.-Henry Ward Beeeher.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-05-15
SOME HARD KNOCKS
Woman Gets Rid Of "coffee Habit

The Injurious action Of coffee on the
hearts Of many persons is we'll known
by physicians to be caused by caffeine.
This Is the drug found by chemists in
coffee and tea.
A woman suffered a long time with
severe heart trouble and finally her
doctor told her she must give up cof-
fee. as that was the principal cause Of
the trouble. She writes:
my heart was SO weak 1t could not
do Its work properly. My husband
would sometimes have to carry me
from the table, and it would seem that
I would never breathe again.
1.-THE doctor told me that coffee was
causing the weakness Of my heart. He
said l must stop it, but 1t seemed
could not give 1t up until was down
In bed with nervous prostration.
For eleven weeks l lay there sni
suffered. Finally husband brought
home some Postum and quit corse
and started new and right. Slowly
got well. Now I do not have any head.
aches, nor those spells with weak
heart. We know 1t Is Postum that
helped me. The Dr.. said the other
day: 7 never thought you would be
what you are l used to weigh 80
pounds and now I weigh 1853.
Postum has done much for me and
I would not 60 back to coffee again.
for believe 1t would kill me i'll kept
at It. Postum must be prepared &C
cording to directions on pkg, then It
has Q rich flavor and with cream IL
fine"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich Read The Road to Well
ville." in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum must be well
boiled. 15c and 25c packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow.
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in . cup Of hot water and. with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverage
instantly. soc and SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost per cup about the same.
there's . Reason" for Postum.
sold BY 0Focer1
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-05-15
EVENING 1hinus Up.

One day a sleepy passenger got on
a Broadway car, but, before dropping
Off into a slumber, he took the pre-
caution to ask the conductor to wake
him at his destination. 1t was Eighty
first street. The conductor, however,
proved to be remiss. Not until the
car had reached Eighty-third street
did he awake his drowsy charge.
Next evening the same man got Oh,
and again fell fast asleep. This time
the conductor determined to be more
cautious. At Seventy-ninth street he
awakened the sleeper.
'But l don't want to get out until
Eighty-frst," he protested angril.
WELL" was the logical reply. you
owe the two blocks since yesterday
morning"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-05-15
OUR COAST DEFENSE

In these modern days of heavy arma.
ment and scientific war equipment, much
thought has been given to our coast de-
Tense. The question Of preparedness is one
that concerns ali patriotic Americans for it
is always the unexpected attack that causes
CONSERVATION.
This is also true in matters pertaining to
he | h. That great enemy Of health
Stomach trouble-may spring an unexpect-
ed attack at any time and it is well to be
prepared by always keeping a bottle Of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters in the house.
1t Is your bulwark in time of distress.
Be on guard at all times, and as soon as
you notice the appetite failing, digestion
becoming impaired, the liver inactive and
the bowels refuse to perform their daily
functions, commence taking the Bitters
Prompt action, together with the aid of
this medicine, has been the means of pre-
venting much suffering from Sick Head
ache, Nausea, Poor Appetite, Indigestion,
Constipation and Biliousness.
Don't trife with your health, but rather
help Nature when weakness is manifested
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is Natures
ally, and these together, form combina-
ton that is sure to result to your welfare
Try it today, but be sure you get Hostel
ter's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-05-15
Answered..

He doesn't belong to the ranks o.
the unemployed, and one feels certain
that he is not financially embarrassed.
but the way he turned down man
who tried to get him for n customer
might have indicated that he was In
either predicament
Wanna buy some horseradish!'
asked a peddler who entered his place
of business.
Haven't any meat" he replied.
This statement was too much even
for the peddler's gift of salemanship,
and he Immediately left the store with.
out bandying words.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-05-15
PROPER CREDIT TO COLUMBUS
See-America-First Movement, Accord
Ing to Report, Originated With
Great Navigator.

Columbus, the Great Navigator, hav.
Ing been told by his politically faith.
full crew he'd either have to find what
he was looking for or walk home.
spent the night gazing westward.
Just before dawn he caught a
glimpse of the Statue Of Liberty,
backed up by skyscrapers and the
Great White Way.
Whereupon he sighed sigh Of re-
lief, and calling all hands on deck. he
remarked:
Gentlemen, am about to organize
the see-America-First movement, and
those who want to get in on the sub
basement will pass to the right, drop.
ping their first payments in the hiatt"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-05-15

~ YHERE the white cowled peak
AAI head of Mount Athos rises
into the serene turquoise
sky and looks down its
rla L. dur cd h.,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-05-15
FINDS WILL; GETS $4,000
Engineer Overwhelmed When He
Opens Box and Finds Fortune
Left by Friend.

A windfall, as welcome as it was un
expected, came to Harvey A. Acker, a
locomotive engineer on the Reading
railway, living at Allentown, Pa. with
the finding of the will of Radley Mohr,
retired cigarmaker and widely known
sportsman, who died at the age of fifty
six.
Mohr for years, living very modest
ly, boarded with Acker, who was one
of his cronies, the pair often going
out together for a day with rod or
gun. Mr.. Mohr for several years. on
account of failing health. did nothing
but hunt and fish.
1t was not known or supposed that
he had any fortune. While cleaning
up his effects the morning after the
ument which indicated it was Mohr's
will. She showed il ito Acker. who
found he was the sole beneficiary OF
the estate, and Arthur j. d. koenig,
clerk of the orphans court of Lehigh
county, was named executor.
The will, besides bequeathing to
Acker small property, said he should
have the contents Of safe deposit
box in one of the banks, and it told
him where to find the key and how to
open the box. He called on Mr. koe-
mig and the two did as directed in the
will Their eyes opened in astonish-
ment when they found $4,000 in clean
new bills and gold.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-05-15
A Cry for Help.

Good advertising benefits any form
OF business. The right sort Of adver-
Using gives you friendly feeling to.
ward firm. 1t makes you believe
that it will be both pleasant and profit.
able to deal with the advertiser. A
certain grocer inserted in the newspa.
pers an advertisement that had this
merit 1t ran:
Twins are coming to me for the
third time. This time boy and a
girl. l beseech my friends to support
me stoutly."-Youth's Companion.