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The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27
THE EYES OF ANIMALS AND THE
 EYES OF MAN

The balancing apparatus which we have in connection with our ears is found in practically all animals and also in the vegetable kingdom, but the organs of vision, so far as we know. are found only among the more highly developed animals. Independence of movement reqm res vision in order to secure food, escape injury and enc mics. The nature, direction and To- cation of objects that are to be de- sired or feared is chiefly determined by eyesight; especially is this so when
 the higher animals are considered. Civilized man has greatly lost the sense of smell so far as the detecting of danger is concerned and it is i'm possible for him to determine within wide limits the location of an object by the sense of hearing. But outside of monkeys, man is the only animal who has what we call binocuar single vision, that is, he can tell not only the
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27
PUBLIC SPEAKING

I will address the citizens and cleo tors of Nevada county and the 7th congressional district, at the follow ing places and on the dates named below, to-wit:
 Sutton, Tuesday, December ', at Il o'clock, a. m.
 Bodcaw, Tuesday, December ', at o'clock p. m.
 Falcon, Wednesday, Dee. 8, at 10 o'clock a. m.
 Willisville, Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 3 o'clock p. m.
 Rosston, Thursday, Dec. 9, at 10 o'clock a. m. Mt. Moriah, Thursday, Dec. 9, at ? o'clock p. m.
 A cordial invitation is extended to come and hear. It will be my great pleasure to explain why I am in the race for congress.
 Respectfully,
 J. o. A. BUSH. Candidate for Congress, Prescott Ark.
 -Advertisement.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27
THE PANAMA CANAL SITUATION MAKES IMPORTANT THE BUILD
 ING OF NICARAGUAN CANAL

(From Manufacturers Record)
 The closing for some time, possibly for some months, of the Panama Ca nal merely emphasizes the position that the Manufacturers Record has taken from the beginning, that this canal was located at the wrong place, and that instead of cutting a canal through the Isthmus of Panama we should have adopted the Nicaraguan route.
 The situation also emphasizes the position we have taken repeatedly, that, notwithstanding the fact that our country has spent some hundreds of millions of dollars in constructing the Panama Canal, we ought now to secure from Nicaragua the exclusive right to build canal through that country.
 The heavy traffic through the Pana- ma Canal showed what might be ex- pected in the future with the increase of the worlds ocean going trade, and especially with the development of our commerce, foreign and coastwise, be- tween the Pacific and the Atlantic.
 This country can far better afford to secure from Nicaragua the right to build a canal through that country and hold 1t in reserve-and, indeed, it can far better afford to spend a hun dred million dollars or more, as may be needed, to build such a canal-than l it can afford to run any possible risk of an lsthmian canal not being avail able at all times. The closing of the canal and the bare possibility that it may never be entirely satisfactory | and safe in an emergency would amp | ly justify the building of Nicaraguan canal Having expended some hun dreds of millions on the Panama Canal we should now make doubly sure our control of the situation and our ability to permit the passage of war ships, as well as ships of commerce, without the possibility of interruption from ocean to ocean, and no time should be lost in securing a right of way through Nicaragua and then giv- ing immediate consideration to the wisdom of building this canal, without taking too great a risk waiting on the uncertainties of the Panama sit uation.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27
Delayed.

A suburban train was slowly work ing it's way through one of the bliz- zards of '94. Finally it came to a dead stop and all efforts to start it again were futile.
 In the wee, small hours of the morning a weary commuter, numb from the cold and the cramped posi- ton in which he had tried to sleep, crawled out of the train and founder ed through the heavy snowdrift to the nearest telegraph station. This is the he handed to the operator
 "Will not be at the office today. Not home yesterday yet"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27

branches should De equally distTib- uted around the body of the tree and should be at least four or five inches apart on the young tree. Trees should not be allowed to become five or six years old before pruning is be- gun, because it is then necessary to remove some large branches. thus making wounds on the tree that are hard to heal. On the other hand trees that are kept pruned from the time they are planted have only tne necessary branches left and all that is assary is to keep the growth thin out and shortened back.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27
Orcharding and Gardening
Eight Studies in Handling the Or
 chard and Garden.
EDITORS NOTE.

The Extension Division of the Uni versity of Arkansas, in cooperation with the United States Department or Agriculture, will offer this year, through this paper. free correspond ence course in "Orcharding and Gar dening," consisting of four lessons In each subject. These lessons will appear in this paper at intervals of six weeks Those who wish to take this course should write to the Director of the FIX tension Division of the University or Arkansas, at Fayetteville, stating name, age, occupation, and word about his or her general education, and stating that he Cor she) proposes to carry the work through for the eight lessons. farmers bulletin will be sent to supplement lesson No. l, and later for each lesson, if the question plank be returned for the preceding lesson, These blanks will be sent with each bulletin. The lessons on or charding" will be Planting the Or ehard, Orchard Management" liar Xesting and Marketing," and Fighting Insects and Diseases"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27

direction of an object, but fairly ac- curately its distance by the use of both
 eyes at the same object at the same time like two range finders. Other animals do not direct both eyes at the same object at the same time. Their aeves are set more nearly at the sides of the head, so that they not only see forward but backward. The outside limits of vision of man IS greater than half of the space in which he IS placed, and his eyes can move accu- rately, noiselessly, with the greatest percision to any object in any part of his field of vision, and such move ments may be supplemented by move ments of the head and body. He sees we'll only that at which he directly looks. His more peripheral vision chiefly assists him in discovering moving or other objects to which, If he wishes, he can direct his gaze. Ev- en very poor vision in an eye may save a man from accident caused by some moving object, as car or automobile coming up from the side. Therefore the person who has two eyes, even if the vision of one eye is very poor, is
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27

l. M. Sehlagel, who is at pras... at 62s West Grand Avenue 'Is'' uA' Springs, wants to homestead . c. nO' or buy some cheap land in A,lon .il Sam A. Stern of 272S East 53rd 'SsS' Ss Cleveland, Ohio is interested ;n '.' and truck land in the western n.,t a's as the state, especially in Crawfos, vi County. i0fa
 J. H. Arbenz of Sarita, Tex, has decided to locate in Northwest ' a, ansas and wants to get in touch witL any one having for sale, land suitabla for farming and stoc,, raising
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27

The News will begin publishing lot. ters to Santa Claus the first week in December. We will receive them anv time and as soon as yo mind is n,ads up as to what you wan you may write yours.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27

less likely to be injured than the per- son with only one eye who cannot see to the side beyond his nose. One eyed individuals are always more like ly to meet with accidents than those who have two good eyes.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27
A Quick Listener.

Il really dislike to talk to her. :, has such a habit of finishina o., ne'' she 'enees Tor one You know the kiDd,, sIa,
 "Yess; they listen fastern tban u can talk to them" 'A"n You
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27

Fat man running after hat caused Kansas City woman to laugh for two hours, when ambulance surgeon stop ped her with shot of morphine.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-27

"J do farmers while others just as haFd The his posted on upoe farming methods while the other has felt that there n
  tell hh his ARM RANCH gardeners live the home builders It has the hand than third of acentnry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31
BY ALLEN sANGREE.

Hardy. the high wire sensatiouaiist,
had lust finished his entertainment al
the Hppodrome. having dehed death
for fifteen consecutive minutes. lie
was rceking with persplraLo4, al
though TO the spectators he had looked
cool as a cucumber, sixty feet above
the orchestra and calmly eating d
lunch on me slender wire. HIS eyes or
chilled steel were quite serious when )
asked hIm if he ever had an accident
40. thank heaven" said he, with a
faint Cocmey accent. 81 have indeed
been lucky. Except that ninety-ioot
fsu at Revere Reach some years ago J
have escaped pretty clean
"Were YOU hurt much ?"
ooh. 10. Some ribs were broken, and
my arm and leg, but l was out OF the
hospital in three months. II isn't so
dangerous as you might think, after
YOU get used to H. Only thing is
he fingered the supports Of his appa-
ratus thoughtfully -"ii something hap
pened."
witnessing this winter circus from
behind the scenes and talking with the
performers. from oldest clown 10
T.
that something is happening every sec
ond. and that lot more might happen.
Also. you conclude that the ancient
Greek legend. action Is life has vast
significance. Old Nero must have mad
ore humat freak iu him, az least. lie
liked ac.ion so madly that be hddled "a
rag" while Rome burned. And these
entertainers. human beings and ami
... HDr b. "a
they are an inspiration. galvanizer.
II every one partook OF their zeal there
would bc few failures. Present achieve
ments do not satisfy. Each and all
grope for bigger successes, the sub
lime, supreme, stupendous.' Nervo, Tor
example, who piuuges from the ROOF 10
the stage in wooden chute. regrets
that the liipp0drome is not higher.
Daredevil Darro" begs that he be run
over by a whole flock of motor cars;
two scarcely make life interesting.
Little Miss Power signs for a masto-
don: her fye-ton elephant has become
TOO docilc The management, 10 might
be added, will be quite content if moth
iug happens except what is billed.
. FIRST called on this company, per
hans the strangest ever gathered in so
confined a space, hoping 10 see re-
hearsal: but, strictly speaking, there
was no rehearsal. Only the sixty-odd
clowns had a wsrm-up ] found them
gathered in solemn eonclave. a chair
man presiding, secretary taking
minute notes. Each spoke M turn, de-
failing his specially. - make a good
rube." said one. 81 make Up well ~ a
con" said another. The chairman then
dec ded on the individual stunts and
he did not appear 20 be very popular.
AmgisI al bsGSsIA RH : I.tny aAI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31
If Life Is Stale Join the Hippodrome Ci1

gIutton for shmeut, as any one Will
believe after oglng the dip from dome
TO stage. He is a Brooklyn lad. Irish,
Of course. but for some reason or other
insists that most of his life has been
spent on Manhattan Island rather than
over the bridge He seems to have no
heart action whatever. and you could
not detect an extra throb when he re
turned from his leap. The building
Of the greensboro Bridge put NervO
where he is to-day. II was while work
ing on that structure that he learned
10 dance on dizzy heights. They used
10 send him over on the first cable. He
was 50 strong that he could 20 clear
across hand over hand. Prize lighting
seemed little too dangerous, 80 he
devised the present pastime, certainly
the most daring of its kind ever seen
IN New York. He wears a. football suit,
with extra heavy padding, but the fric-
ton is so intense when ne strikes the
chute that two suits have been burned
through.
"Do you ever have any trouble in
hitting the chute ." | inquired.
"Well, a couple OF times | thought |
was going 20 miss, so just turned on
my side and that steered me straight"
That Neryo appreciates his danger was
evidenced by his demanding, and get
ting, 500 for his trial performance.
Even Ajax, who wrestles with a couple
Of high power automobiles, takes his
hat of 20 the Brooklyn demon. He has
notion that something" viii hap
pen" 10 him lie ayerted his counte-
nance when Nerve made his leap, pre-
ierrlng 70 talk about vegetables. The
strongest man never eats meat, only
fish and vegetables. lie drinks fifteen
quarts OF water a day and thinks that
all saloons should be closed. Ajax
talks with the precision Of dictionary
and might well pass for college pro-
fessor. The strongest man that ever
lived" says he, was the Biblical hero,
Samson. Next came q French-Can-
adam. who lifted 1900 pounds. and
follow him. lifted 1925 pounds
Az that, Ajax does not have as great
a chest expansion rs Daredevil Darro,
who can spread the tape some IL
inches. Darro needs this, for il is only
by initiating his chest that he can stand
the pressure. By way of little extra
action the automobiles occasionally
yank Darro over the gravel foot or
so. hence his broad back suggests an
underdone steak Both he and Ajax
have for a trainer c. A. Bigney, once
a great swimmer and now basking in
the fame Of being the only trainer with
a diamond tooth. Mr.. Bigney won this
memento In q diving contest at Coney
Island IL is carat stone, fixed in a
perfectly good front tooth. which does
not. however. set him so far above
other Hippodromers but that he par
takes Of hot dog AT Natty's, the worlds
smallest, busiest restaurant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31

could not have been so ioug-faced. yet
they were an enthusiastic over their
profession and craved action.
The oldest. Steve Miaco, was the
most genial, his countenance Vunkling
with mirthlui pride as he talked of the
first great clown, GrlmaldI. lie called
him Joey and related how the actor
Garrick was sadly discounted when he
arranged that the two should appear
In Hamlet" Garrick was jealous Of
the Italian clown and wanted to "shoW
him up" But Grlmaidi. On the part OF
the ghost. turned the tables so COM
pletely that the audience rOared with
laughter and Garrich cursed him.
Mr. Miaco anxiously looked forward
20 the opening night, hoping that "his
friends" would be there. lie does not
know their names, but ln 1859, a. the
old Metropolitan Theatre, be noticed a
young and beautiful girl who was
greatly amused with his antics. IN al
these years be has never lost track Of
her, for she came with her daughter,
then her granddaughter, and sure
enough. on Saturday afternoon there
were -four generations. The great
granddaughter was q pretty little thing
OF three who stood in the aisle and
frequently waved a welcome 20 the old
est clown. and he was nightly pleased.
As singular contrast 20 this ancient
iunmaker, ] asked the identity OF 4
tall. slender youth who leaned against
pile OF scenery. his melting brown
eyes fixed ON the FAR beyond, his
thoughts apparently wool gathering. 10
was much-paiuted and slightly CARRIED
chorus girl. one Of the Hlppodr0me reg
ulars, who answered quickly, appre-
ciatively: That's the wild animal
trainer, and he's the only one / ever
saw that I'd take chance with. lie
doesn't need "a whip 90 handle amy ~
them" She stared her admiration. aud
/ observed that this very quiet shy
fellow had the respect OF the toughest
stage hand. Ia silky. even tones he told
me his name Paul Bourgeois and
that he had been training jungle
beasts six years lie was boo regrotiul
mood because they had taken his eats"
OF the programme. He did not think
much Of the circus without lions. tigers
and leopards on the stage. No, he had
never even been scratched, nor used a
whip. "My only weapon" said he, is
a long stick. with a padding Of leather
on one end. When an animal comes AZ
me just insert that between his jaws,
and he never gets nasty again. You
see. a tiger or lion loves you as soon
as be secs you love him. So We never
have any trouble"
He illustrated by going downstairs
TO the cages. where be was instantly
greeted by yowls. growls aud howls
of welcome Taking Mitch out Of his
lair the two sat down 20 luncheon. pro
cured from the smallest restaurant in
the world, namely. Nattys. This food
eulexilm measures : by feet, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31

Natty feeds as many as fourteen nun
dred people day there. Plenty OF
action, en-?
The trainer invited me TO sit along
side of himself and the 8 foot lion, but
! declined. They dined comfortably on
sandwiches and parted the best Of
friends. but / could not help recalling
the excitement of two days previous.
1t barely escaped being "a tragedy, and
8s q result the head trainer, Emil
Schweier, is still laid up for repairs.
Schweier Wa putting the big cat
through her PAGES inside the steel
cage, which had not been covered as
usual with q net The trainer slipped,
fell and the lion attacked him. He
managed TO free himself after being
badly lacerated, whereupon the beast
yaulted 10 feet. almost straight up,
and landed outside plump among two
hundred performers and stage hands.
When IL is related that six clowns, in
GLIDING old man Miaco, reached the top
of "a pole at one and the same instant.
one may imagine none complained OF
inaction then. Even Mr.. Bourgeois ad
mitted that the hour was fairly
crowded though he declined 20 blame
the lion.
The same evening the Hlppodrome
must have resounded with noises such
as filled the Roman amphitheatre I'm
ancient days Nero, another mighty
lion, some time after midnight got out
OF his cage and began proving over
the premises He was so soft footed
that the "kinkers." circus hands who
work around the clock, did not hear
MIN and only "Snookums,' the Japanese
bear. uttered any protest. Had Nero
invaded the elephants boudoir the
papers next day would very likely nave
had a thrilling first page yarn. As il
happened he chose the horses quarters
and settled himself for a nap alongside
a gorgeous white Percheron belonging
20 the Davenports. valued at $4,000. An
hour passed before the horse happened
20 step on Nero. and action thereafter
was brief. The horse had time TO shrill
his agony but once, though the me-
nagerie kept up the racket until morn
ing.
For consecutive good behavior the
bears hold all records, with the ele-
plants close second. On the opening
night Miss Jeanette Power had d very
close shave, but she does not blame
the elephant, who is devoted to her.
The great number Of acts required that
each stunt be shortened, and she was
so eager 20 get through that she mis-
judged by half second. and the ele-
plants foot grazed her cheek Though
only a touch. one side OF her face was
bruised black. and Nervo remarked
feelingly: Not for me-"
Nerves other name is Battling
German, a middleweight pugilist, whom
had seen box philadelphia Jack
O'Brien. He vss then, aud still is, a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31

fine weather ~ Ashevilie has been aug
mentcd BIS the arrival Of ". II. Gan
nett. publisher OF Comfort and Mrs.
Gannett and daughter, Miss Florence,
OF Augusta, Me. who are guests az
Grove Park Inn.
Alr. and Mrs. Eric McLachtln. Of
Ottawa. who are on their honeymoon
at the Inn, have excellent mounts, ana
take long rides daily 70 the many M
tcresting points in and around AShe-
vile. They are a charming addition to
the newlywed circle. and while here
are being extensively entertained.
The Manor has a tea party 800 me
main lounge Of the hotel for the guests
fsd their friends ON each Thursday
evening. Distinguished guests there
ore Admiral and Mrs Berry. with their
daughter. Miss Berry. Of Washington
Who have engaged apartments for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31
GOLF TOURNEY
AT ATLANTIC CITY
MANY Followers of the Sport Are
Attracted by Links Free
from Snow.

Atlantic City. y. j.. Jan. 30. Win
ter golf on courses entirely free from
snow and in weather holding r nip OF
frost has attracted big fields Of follow
ers OF the game from every section Of
the country The success Of the winter
tourney held at the new Seaylew links
brought 4 number OF golfers from ice
and snow bound cities Of the West and
North. Warren J. Lynch, OF New York,
headed party who spent = week play
ing over tho Soaview links lu the
Darty were William Y. Kelly, 6. T.
Scott. W. II. Wilson and !. o. H.nck-
ley. They spent several days a. the
Marlborough BIenheim before return.
ing home
Miss Alice Verden. OF New York, j.
tho CUES, Of friends az the Hotel Chel-
sea.
DR.. Frank Nan Vjcct ard Mrs. Van
Nleet were among the New York risi-
tors on the Boardwalk during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Allen. % New
York. have arrived az the Dennis for q
.tay OF several week. Mr. and Mrs.
+. VI. Potter have joined the New York
colony al the same hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert X. Cromlin. VINO
recently returned from a hunting trip
IN the South. arc visiting friends at the
Chelsea before returning TO their New
York home.
Miss Dorothes Holman Of New
York. q one o. tire visitors at the
Shelburne. Mr. and Mrs +. II Sterne.
Of New York. arrived az the Shel0ume
early in the week for an extended stay.
Mr and Mrs. Ii. ". Chatford. OF
Brooklyn, have arrived at the Scaslde
where they will spend month. Mrs.
Chstfield is entertaining Mrs. {. A.
DoXey FOR the week end Mr. and Mrs.
James +. Bale o. Brooklyn. who are
regular visitors 20 the shore. are reg
istered at the same hotel Other well
known folk staying az the Seaside in
clude Mrs. ". A. Carscallen and A. Is.
Falkinburgh. who has "A home at Rock
Vile Centre, Long Island.
Mrs. W. Weightman Moiier. Mrs r.
Noller Miss Edith Moller and Miss
Margaret Kennedy make up party Of
New York folk 1T the Strand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31
IDLE HOURS AT
PALM BEACH
The Business of Refraining from
Social Activity Keeps
Many Nigilant.

p.r- po.-L rls Ian 80 The
o."
Palm Beach season mas TO-" '''' ".
folding gradually for about month.
nl.,,,, ~ rroo,io,nf pcoDlc are mere.
i...... .....A,.... and
'Hl hey nave O''" u0-'-
don't intend 20 unui some social 7.
tiyifv is forced upon them bE the
- ......5 ~
Gown from the.i iI'o- y '...,' 80 ...s
cntertal 4lnE az 10y,
tomaTy Ram hcdch LcHlr" N@P'''
One of the carry arrivals ri l.e ON
state. Philaudcr Chase kuoN. who got
in last SUNDAY.
Two stars of considerable maeu ruoc
In Tho world OF sports have already
spuearcd. William A. Larned. one
limo tennis champion of the United
states. and Miss Elsua Garden. VINO
was runpcr-uD m the woman's national
~olf cbamDionshin last year. The latter
tss boen nlayirc two rounds day,
.~,dortiy oot+Inr into form for the
,vornar'e c6aupionship of Florida. for
,birb ebo has entered. and for which
~ Isl a FAIR though carly bet she will
.omo out against Miss Lillian Is. HYDE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31

winter Mrs. S. Pearsall. Of New YORK
City. is aI 10 recent arrival, VINO will
spend month or more al The Manor
and Mrs. f.. j.. Erie, Of Meridian, Miss.
+. spending the winter at the Mango
Terrace AZ the Avoumore are Mr.. aud
Ars. Henry Pfciher, of Philadelphia.
VINO are eu route 20 Cuba and Florida.
where H. is their plan TO spend the re-
maiuier " the winter.
SIR. and Mrs. ID. T. Geddes, of New
York City. are spending some time az
the Laugren. as Is Mrs Patrick Davis.
Of Memphis: Mr. and Mrs. r. K. Reel,
Of Cincinnati. and'Miss Jane Mcdowell,
of Steubenville. The evening dances at
the Langren are always enjoyable af-
fairs.
Mrs. J.. p. Wadsworth, of Washing
ton and Kalamazoo, Mich, is a guest at
the Inn. for a visit with her son,