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The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
CHANCE FOR INVENTORS.

Some Simple Devices For Which There
Seems to 30 q Demand.
Here are a few simple things so bad
ly needed that the Scientific American
calls upon inventors to get busy and
invent them:
A ticket holder for holding the price
and lot tickets to coat or other gar
ment. which ticket can be easily ap-
piled and removed and another in
serted, all without mutilation or other
Injury to the garment.
The lower berth in sleeping car is
stuffy with the windows closed, and II
you open the window the cold air is d.
rectly on you. 1t is thought that the
riding public would appreciate some
deflector or diffusing construction
which could be applied to the open
window over the usual short hinged
screen and permit the entry Of fresh
air, at the same time preventing It
from blowing directly on the passenger
in the berth.
Some means for effectively prevent
ing the mirror effect in show windows,
the effect we all notice In passing
such window in which our image is
reflected and the contents Of the win
dow are shut out of view. Naturally,
the shopkeeeper who works for a dis
play in his window resents 1t not be-
ing seen.
President Wilson, who is an ardent
golfer and also dependent on his eye
glasses, is reported as saying that he
cannot play the game in the rain be-
cause Of the accumulation Of moisture
on his glasses, which leads to the sug-
gestion that specially devised glasses
or some treatment of the ordinary lens
may solve the problem.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
A Medicine Chest For 25c.
WASHBURN, N. D.

In this chest you have an ex-
cellent remedy for toothache,
bruises, sprains, stiff neck, back
ache, neuralgia, rheumatism and
for most emergencies. One 25c.
bottle Of Sloan 3 Eniment does
it all-this because these all
ments are symptoms, and not
diseases, and are caused by con-
gestion and inflammation. If you
doubt, ask those who Use Sloan s
Liniment,, or better still, buy
25c. bottle and prove it. ALI
druggists.-Adv.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
celluIoid Watch Crystals.

At the outbreak Of the war Ameri-
ed regarding the watch crystal situa-
ton, the German source Of supply be-
ing shut off and previous attempts to
make them in this country having fail
ed. Watch crystals Of glass are now
being made here successfully, and an
American inventor has helped the mat
ter along by devising celluloid watch
crystal, which has the beveled edge
and general appearance Of glass
crystal and possesses the additional
advantage of being ENTHUSIASTICALLY
cry Week.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13

service. He comes from patrician
family of Roumanian-Greek descent
and Is about sixty years of age. he is
an art connoisseur and has collections
Of considerable value. His wife is
Russian lady, who is much younger
than the baron. The summer embassy
has been established at LenOx. Mass..,
where Baron Dumba has leased cot
tage
Riding u the favorite pastime OF
Nine. Dumba. and she also enjoys
tennis and golf. schloss vestenhon.
the Dumba country seat in Austria. is
noted for its magnificent flower gar
liens. which are Nine. Dumba's chief
interest when at home. The Dumbas
are very popular IL diplomatic circles
Mt the national capital. is,2
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
The camel's Stomach.

The stomach of a camel is divided
into four compartments. and the walls
Of these are lined with large cells, ev-
cry one Of which can be opened and
closed at will by the means Of power
full muscles. When camel drinks 1t
drinks for such long time you really
think it never meant to leave of. The
fact Is that it is not satisfying its
thirst, but is filling up its cistern as
well. One after another the cells Of its
stomach are filed with water, and as
soon as each is quite full it is tightly
closed. Then, when few hours later
the animal becomes thirsty, all 1t has
to do is to open one Of the cells and
allow the water to flow out. Next day
it opens one or two more cells, and
SO it goes on day after day until the
whole supply is exhausted. In this Gu
riOus way camel can live five or even
six days without drinking at all, and
so is able to travel quite easily through
the desert, where the wells are often
hundreds of miles apart-Exchange.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
tn. "Fin." Of . Submarine. ,

The Fins" Of q Submarine. .
There are few persons outside Of the
navy who have ever seen subma-
rine's fins" in action. The modern
submersible craft built for the United
States navy are all provided with these
lateral rudders, but when the vessels
are at the surface or moving in level
plane under water the fms are folded
back into recesses in the sides Of the
hull. The purpose Of these plans is to
aid the submarine to rise or sink on
an even keel. "Porpoising," or rising
and diving at an angle, is avoided in
submarine practice as much as possi-
BILE. The lateral fins are attached to the
hull by ball and socket joints, so that
they may be rotated to give planning
effect either upward or downward at
any angle and folded away when not
in use.-Popular Mechanics.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Rahisa In Hot Weather.

A baby must be kept as cool
as possible in summer. because
overheating Is direct cause Of
summer diarrhea. Even breast
fed babies find it hard to resist
the weakening effects Of exces-
sive heat. Records show that
thousands of babies. most Of
whom are bottle fed. die every
year in July and August. because
Of the direct or indirect effects
Of the heat. Next in Importance
to right food in summer are
measures for keeping the baby
cool and comfortable: frequent
baths. light clothing and the Sc
lection Of the coolest available
place for him to play and sleep.
The essentials In the summer
care of babies are:
Proper food. given only at reg
ular intervals.
A clean body.
Fresh air day and night.
Very little clothing.
Cool places to play and sleep in.
Do not give the baby medicine
Of any sort unless It Is ordered
by the doctor.
Do not fail to give the baby a
drink Of cool water several times
day in hot weather. Boil the
water first, then cool it and Of
fer It to the baby in q cup. glass
or nursing bottle. Babies and
young children sometimes suffer
cruelty for lack Of drinking wa
ter.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Neuralgia Pains Stopped

You don't need to suffer those
agonizing nerve pains In the face
head, arm, shoulders, chest and
back. just apply a few drops Of
soothing Sloan's Liniment; lie
quietly few minutes. You will
get such relief and comfort! Life
and the wor'' will look brighter.
Get a bottle to-day. 3 ounces for
Csc, at all druggists. Penetrates
without r,lbbing.-Adv.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13

Admiral Sir Henry Jackson. who re-
Gently succeeded Lord Fisher as first
sea lord of the British admiralty, is re-
garded in England as the cleverest man
in the navy. 1t is believed that he has
the submarine warfare that has work
ed such havoc to the shipping industry
in the waters adjacent to Great Brit
ain and Ireland. Born in 1855 the new
sea lord entered the navy in 1868 and
at first specialized in navigation. But
the torpedo. which had only been in
vented in Il crude form ih 1866. appeal
ed to him and he transferred to that
branch Of the service.
Specializing in torpedoes. Admiral
jackson acquired knowledge of elec-
tricity, and soon the idea Of employing
wireless waves as a means Of commu-
nication suggested itself to him. For
several years he experimental along
this line and eventually succeeded in
sending messages from one end Of the
ship to the other without wire. About
this time he met Marconi. the Italian
inventor, and together they developed
their ideas. Sir Henry continued his
vof wireless telegraphy until 1906.
" ..u he became rear admiral. Dur
ing these years he won many scientific
honors, and he is the only naval OFF,
Ger, it is said, who has ever been hon.
Ored with election as q fellow Of the
Royal society. this coming to him in
1901. He then served for a time as
comptroller of the navy. and in this ca
pacity was largely responsible for the
construction of the epoch making bat
tleships of the Dreadnought type.
Sir Henry was selected in 1911 to
command the new naval war college at
Portsmouth and two years later was
made chief Of the war stuff. At the
beginning of the European war he was
assigned to special work at the ad-
miralty, his particular duty being the
direction of the navaloperations against
Germany's overseas colonies. Sir Hen
ry was promoted to the rank Of full
admiral about year ago.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
An Achievement.

General Howard Carroll. captain of
coastwise transportation industry, as a
raconteur is somewhat negligent at
times as to the vintage Of the yarlf
spun. At club gathering recently one
Of his stories had the good fortune to
%et a laugh at exactly the right place.
Bully" said the general. II thought
that yarn would go here. told 1t for
tila first time last night ut home, and
:'hen I'D got through my daughter
ooked at me admiringly and said:
"'Why, father, that was new
oner New York Sun.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
- The -
Scrap Book
Asksd Too Lats.

A0k0o 90 latO.
With the last drop Of gasoline gone,
Unison found his machine stalled by
the roadside, fully six miles from
Struthers, at 3 o'clock In the morning.
He was overjoyed when he saw, ap-
preaching through the darkness. the
glimmer of lighted lantern. A low
rumble soon gave evidence that the
light was attached to a vehicle Of
some kind, and soon wagon drawn
by two stout horses hove into sight.
There's five spot in it for you If
you tow me into town." hailed Unison
The driver readily consented.
For an hour or more they rode In
the approaching dawn.
Just before they reached the village
Unison called to the man on the wagon
seat:
pretty early to be on the road, isn't
itY'
"Yes," the driver returned, "but l
have to be out early to get all over my
route"
While he was handing out the IS
Unison inquired:
what is your businessY
And he nearly dropped in his tracks
when the man replied:
II peddle gasoline in the village.
Charles A. Leedy In Judge.
Strike Today.
Rise for the day is passing.
And you lie dreaming on;
The others have buckled their armor
And forth to the fight are gone.
A place In the ranks awaits you.
Each man has some part to play:
The Past and the Future are nothing
In the face OF stern Today.
Rise from your dreams of the Future.
OF gaining some hard fought field:
OF storming some airy fortress
Or bidding some giant yield.
Your Future has deeds OF glory.
OF honor God grant it may:
But your arm will never be stronger
Or the need 80 great as Today.
Rise! II the Past detains you.
Her sunshine and storms forget:
No chains so unworthy to hold you
AS those Of vain regret.
Sad or bright, she is lifeless ever;
Cast her phantom arms away.
Nor look back. save to learn the lesson
OF q nobler strike Today.
Rise, for the day is passing:
The sound that you scarcely hear
ts the enemy marching to battle
Arise. for the foe is here!
Stay not to sharpen your weapons.
Or the hour will strike at last,
When from dreams Of a coming battle
You may wake to find it past!
Adelaide A. Proctor.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
lix. Stock Wa. Cheap In 11s4.

6VV 0S0CN WaV VtVaP III 1117s
The high cost of living lends an in
terest to a volume issued by the Lon
don Pipe Roll society. From the in
PRODUCTION one gathers an idea Of
prices in 1894. Certain land was to
be stocked and price for each class
of stock was fixed. Oxen figure at
four shillings, cows q shilling less.
Farm horses were also four shillings a
head, pigs were shilling, and sheep
stood at sixpence. incidentally, the
book proves the antiquity of the IA
miliar fine in London Of 40 shillings,
for it records its imposition as long
ago as 1885 ON one who had over.
thrown a pillOry.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Yet II cured Him.

An amusing story is told Of man
who was suddenly attacked in the
night by violent 6t of earache. His
wife told him that there was on the
window sill by the bed bottle Of
chlorof0rm liniment and recommended
him to rub some on his face. Without
striking a light he reached out for the
bottle. pulled out the stopper, and pour
Ing some Of the contents into his hand.
snointed his face from mouth to ear.
Very soon he announced that the pain
was better. lay down again and went
to sleep. He was awakened in. the
morning by a cry Of horror from his
wife.
What is the matter?'' he inquired.
Look at your facet" was the reply.
A glance In the glass showed him
that his face on one side was as black
as a negro's. The bottle which he had
erasped in the dark had contained not
c;lloroform. but ink.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Amba,,ador From Austria.

Baron Constantine Theodore Dumba.
the Austro- Hungarian ambassador to
the United States. has represented the
dual monarchy at Washington for the
past three years. 1t was Baron Dunn
la who received from then Secretary
of State Bryan. it is alleged. a wrong
impression of the attitude Of Mr.. Will
son in connection with the note sent to
Germany ON Feb. 10 protesting against
submarine attacks on American citi-
Zens.
Baron Dumba has had a long and
honorable career in the diplomatic
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Good Reply.

The teacher was drilling the class in
mental arithmetic.
'Now. boys" he said, here is an
easy one. A man desiring to go into
business borrows $1,OOO,OOO at Is per
cent for four years. What's the re-
suit? Quick!'
Fifteen hands shot up and fifteen
voices shouted in chorus:
1.-The man goes broke."-St. Louis
Post Dispatch.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Strawberry eyproducts,

Each year thousands of bushels of
strawberries go to waste because Of
low prices or some adverse condition.
The department Of agriculture has
therefore prepared bulletins on the
manufacture of berry byproducts,,
which should prove help in saving
this waste. aN
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
The warrino Nations,

There are now eleven nations at war,
with the prospect of two or three more
being added. Ten languages are in
volved-English, French, Russian, Ital-
ian, German, Hungarian. Turkish, Jap
anese, Polish and Wall0on-to say
nothing of several sublanguages.-New
York American.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Notice

My wife Violet E. left me
April 28th, 1915 and l will not
be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by her.
L. R. Stroth,
9-8-15 Coal Harbor, N. D.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
tn. wir. =. Bio Gun Takes.

Experts announce that around the
vital tubes Of the newest naval gun,
such as England's largest warship, the
Queen Elizabeth. is equipped with,
are wound no less than 1872 miles of
fiattened steel wire.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
What III. Maid Wanted to Know.

What the Maid Wantod 20 NhoW.
One of our leading actresses was en-
gaging maid and impressed upon her
the necessity Of not discussing out Of
doors what she heard said indoors.
"There wasn't single thing said In
this house that wasn't gossiped over
by my last maid," added the actress.
Nov do you think you can keep your
tongue still?" The would be maid
was thoughtful for minute, then
3iped out, "Please, madam, is there
much to cOnceal?"
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
unintsntional Attack.

:'P0p." \: s. 3l5l Ss si-5.
sswell. Icbabod?'. s53s#
"Can an iron dog barkf' p. ii
Is II should say not
ss53ss..'Yes. 1t can.
son. r.
III stumbled over one on Rank1n's
lawn the other day. and It barked ny
1shin Judge.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Peters Version.

On the last day of school prizes were
distributed ut Peters school. When the
little boy returned home the mother
was entertaining callers.
We'll, Peter" asked one of the call
ers. did you get price,"
No. replied Peter. "but I got hor-
fible mention. York Times.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Bluff.

''Bahy' sneered the blustery man.
BLUFF is the thing. A man can bluff
his way through life.''
"But," said the conservative, If you
couldn't swim and fell in you couldn't
blum the river for q second. Living
ston Lance. $s
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
And \ No Mender.

what made that stout woman SO
furious ?"
"Just as she was getting on the sub
way train the gateman said Both
gates, lady, philadelphia Ledger.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Z s.n..,.s,. Zeal.

Zeal Il without sense usually goes
plumb TO owaste. A dog digging for an
imaginary cat In a flower bed has
plenty Of 1eai. Pittsburgh Post
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13
Our Nsishbor.

What is meant by onr neighbor We
cannot doubt. It IL every one with
whom we are brought into contact,
whosoever It be, whom we have any
means OF heIping.-Dean Stanley.
The Washburn leader., 1915-08-13

Never mind ridicule, never mind de-
feat. there 4 victory yet for Justice
Emerson. u
The Washington times., 1915-02-15

thought before the war broke out. But
l did lot of thinking afterward. and
am convinced that such things could
never happen II women were allowed 2
voice In the affairs of the nation. l
made up my mind while visiting In
New York. and when I met and talked
with Miss Doris Stevens. Of the Con-
grcssional Union. I decided to become
member of her organization. and SO
here | am in Washington.
Sure Women Will Win.
The women of war-ridden France now
have less chance than ever OF winning
the vote, but In America II is different.
] think the women here should stand
firmly together and continue the fight
fer political freedom. and l am sure
they will win.
II have not had time vet to investigate
1t thoroughly" said she, when question.
ed as to what method she thought the
women should pursue to bring about
equal suffrage. but from what little
have been able to learn | think con-
stitutional amendment such as the Bris.
tow Mondell amendment provides. would
be the easiest way. so ] am member
of the Congressional Union.
Il am not at all partisan, however
she continued. and | want to help al
the suffrage organizations 1t is the vote
the women need, after all. and 1t mat.
ters but little how 1t Is won. so long a
they get It,"
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
EXPECT WOUNDED
POLICEMAN TO LIVE
Unless Pneumonia Develops,
Sergeant Lehman, Due to
Physique, viii Recover.

Sergt. Harry f. Lohman, of the First
precinct, who was shot twice in the
right breast by Lewis Newman. for
mer member of the marine corps,
whom he attempted to arrest as a sus-
pect at hold-up man and houseb-eaker
carly yesterday morning, spent a COM
Portable night. according to physicians
at Emergency Hospital.
The wounded police officer will re-
cover. the doctors say. unless pneu-
monia or some other complication de-
velops.
Examination by the surgeons has
proved that the two bullets iired into
the body Of the gergeant did not pene-
trate the chest cavity. and therefore did
no injury to the lungs. The main thing
to be feared. In the opinion of the doc
tors. which in measure may retard the
patients recovery, Is pneumonia. Lob
mans splendid physique will contribute
IN no small smeasure, the physicians say.
in bringing about a quick recovery.
The condition of Newman. whose leg
was broken in two places by two bullets
as ne attempted to escape after shoot
ing Lohman, is believed TO be more
serious than that Of the police OFFICER
A charge OF assault with deadly
weapon with intent to kill awaits New.
man in event Of his Secovery.
Frank Mack and Elsie Griffith, the
colored man and woman arrested with
Newman. are being held on charges OF
carrying concealed weapons.
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
Cardinal Confirms
Class at st. Paul'S
His Eminence and Visiting
Clergy Entertained After Inn
pressiVe Ceremony.

large class at St. Pauls Catholic
Church was confirmed by Cardinal Glib
bons yesterday following the high mass
at II O'Clock. at which the cardinal was
present.
The Rev. James f. Krug officiated as
cclebrant, with the Rev. Hugh Curley
as deacon. and the Rev. Michael Mathis.
&. s. c., as sub-deacon. The Very Rev.
James Burns, or Holy Cross College.
was assistant priest and the Rev. Paul
Griffith, Of st. Augustine's Church. and
the Rev. Riordan. of the Church of the
im4laculate Conception, were deacons Of
honor.
The Rev. William j. Carroll acted as
master of ceremonies and Mgr. Mackm,
pastor OF St. Paul's, was in the sanctu-
ary. The sanctuary choir was under
the direction of James Dickinson.
Immediately after the confirmation
service Cardinal Gibbons and the visit
ing clergymen were the guests Of Mgr.
Mackin at dinner.
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
Greek Liars Told
Best Nature Fakes
Did You Ever See Elephant Cry
to Music or Bee Garry Ballast
in Wind?

CHICAGO, Feb. 15.-Paul Shorey, pro-
fessor Of Greek in the University Of
Chicago, has called to the attention Of
Theodore Roosevelt some of the ancient
nature-faking. He spoke on Mature
Faking in Antiquity at a luncheon of
the Chicago Classical Club.
Here are some of the ancient lies
exposed by Prof. Shorey:
Dogs have q sense Of smell so acute
that nothing will induce them to eat
sausage.
Herons are fond Of oysters. So, swal-
lowing shell and all. they let the oyster
open in the warm recesses of the crop
and then get the oyster.
A bear crawls into his hole on his
back in order to leave no trail for the
hunter.
Lucretius says that certain rays from
lion. making the latter afraid.
The proper way to catch cells Ia to
put tho bait in the end Of a hollow
fishing rod and. when they are eating
the bait. blow through the rod and suf.
focate them.
vultures will hold their wings over
the eyes Of bull and entice the latter
over a precipice.
Cranes and bees carry ballast when
flying In a high wind.
II bear gets sick he eats ants, and
finds an effective medicine.
A crane on sentinel duty keeps a stone
asleep the stone will drop out and wake
him up.
Elephants are affected to tears by
music
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
WANTS TIDAL BASIN
As BATHING BEACH
Senator Norris Urges $4,000
Appropriation to Better Dis.
trict Facilities.

Senator Norris Of Nebraska, who IL q
strong advocate OF more bathing facili-
ties for the people in Washington. and
especially for the boys. believes Con-
gress should provide enough money to
transform the Tidal Basin in Potomac
Park into a public bathing beach, large
enough to accommodate a large number
Of bathers.
Senator Norris, in speaking of his re-
cent effort to get a 10000 amendment
added to the District bill to make this
improvement. said:
Tidal Basin Is a pool Of about 40
acres OF water. four to eight feet deep.
and Of no particular use now except to
few persons who have boats and small
yachts floating on it, said Senator Nor
ris. 1T is a model location for pub
lib bathing, and though there is no other
use under the sun to which 1t can be
put. yet 1t is not used
Near Tidal Basin are the small con-
crete pools, not much larger than the
pools in an ordinary Y. NJ. G. A. build
ing, which are the only bathing places
In the District OF Columbia. These Ettle
pools are 80 crowded that not one-tcnth
OF the people can get the accommoda-
tionF they ought to have and thousands
Of persons who want to go in bathing In
gu miner have no place to go.
THE pools are but stones throw
from Tidal Bason. which today is use
less. though we have spent several hun
dred thousand dollars In the last ten OF
fifteen years creating 1t. There Is not
another city in the United States that
has anv opportunity for a public bath
ing beach that has hot provided for II
by an expenditure Of public funds"