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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
WHISPERING GALLERIES.
Old World Churches With Remarkable
Acoustic Properties.

Old World Churches With Remarkable
Acoustic Properties.
The most celebrated whispering GAL
lery is that which surrounds the base
of the interior Of the dome of st. Paul's
cathedral, London. a person speaking
near It's surface can be heard distinctly
by one listening near the smooth wall
at the other extremity Of the diameter.
but not elsewhere.
In the cathedral Of Gloucester a whis~
pering passage leads from one aisle tn
the opposite behind the east window Of
the choir. 1t is seventy-five feet long.
six and a half feet high and three feet
Wld in the form Of half an irregular
octagon. The walls and ceilings are Of
-freestone, and the slightest whisper
travels from end to end.
The cathedral of the Tai Mahal in
Agra, India, has most marvellous ech-
oes and reverberating qualities, but is
scarcely a whispering gallery. The
whole cathedral Of Girgenti, in Sicily
has this character owing to the pecul-
lar structure OF its walls. These re.
markable properties also belonged to
the Eau Of Dionysius," cut in the rock
at Syracuse in the shape of a paraboli.
curve. ending in an elliptical arch. II
Is said that the tyrant seated in Il small
chamber over a hundred feet from tho
spot occupied by his captivcs by this
means coul hear every word spoken
by Ills prlsoners.-London Answers.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
ART OF BAIT CASTING.
Landing the Lure That coaxes the Bat.
thing Black Bass.

~ oJ0 tdl AOdXGS IHc Dat.
thing Black Bass.
The bait caster. What memories of
%llypadded lakes, shimmering in the
FURNISHED gold OF the setting sur, of
a roseate twilight peace, when the lake
Is one vast mirror; Of furious battles
with that bulldog Of the sweet waters.
the black bass. are his!
a most difficult art, one that requires
more than a modicum of practice IN
acquire-to place that lure precisely
in a given spot, forty or fifty feet away
where a bass may lurk-not near the
spot but right in 1t, mind you-to land
that lure so as to simulate q frog or
minno naturally leaping or jumping
to escape possible attack by a bass:
to do all this with a short rod and
high speed reel-casting the lure as q
small boy throws an apple from the
END or a stick-to do this with accuracy
and defines is no unworthy ambition,
And after the strike comes n battle
etWeen a five pound fish and a $50
pound man. equalized by fair tackle.
that will put the e%Xhilaration of eter-
nal youth into any man-espccially il
he proves himself worthy to beat the
fish at his W game-to take him With
all the handicaps imposed by the nee.
essary tackle and win out against all
the snags, tactics. leaps and plunges.
PUSHES and feints employed by the bat
Ting bass.-Warren H. Miller in
American Forestry.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
The Sunday School Lesson
SENIOR BEREAN.

suspicion. He desired to make as con-
spicuous as possible the might of Je-
hovah.
Verses SOB, 37.-The suppllant of Je-
hovah.
There was a sublime majesty in the
bearing Of Elijah throughout the en-
tire proceedings. He showed himself
to be supremacy sure Of himself, be-
cause he had such implicit reliance on
God. The prayer which he offered be-
fore the altar was brief, but it was
borne on the wings of faith. 1t was
alive with the spirit Of devotion. 1t
was kindled by the fires Of enthusi-
assn. 1t was inspired by the spirit Of
God. Lord God of Abraham, Isaac
n of Israel" 1t is the same God
who guided these three patriarchs Of
old who is with him, solitary though
he seemed to be at the present time.
That thou art God in Israel" The
purpose Of his prayer was that the
glory Of God might be manifested with
power, so that conviction would be
brought to both foe and friend. 'That
/ am thy servant" The triumph Of
Jehovah will carry with it the vindica-
ton Of his prophet, who has so fear
lessly and o%utspokenly declared the d.
vine will. Hear me, o Lord, hear me-"
What intensity, fervor and earnestness
are in these words! "Turned their
hearts back again" The demonstra-
ton of Gods authority was to make
such an appeal that the backsliders
would all be reclaimed.
Verses SO, 39.-The answer Of Jeho-
,ah.
The long drawn out prayers of the
Baal Worshipers We're offered to empty
space, and nothing came to pass be-
cause the whole exercise was vanity.
The short and eager prayer Of Elijah
came OF Of the depths Of his heart
ana was directed to Jehovah. "Then
the fire Of the Lord fell" What a mar
Vicious manifestation as the devourinr
tongues Of fire Consumed Offering.
altar and water with the rapidity and
destructiveness Of lightning! There
We're no doubts in the minds Of those
who We're present. The effect on call
the people was instantaneous. In char
acterlstic oriental fashion they gave
way to their emotions in a very demon
strative fashion. "Fell on their faces"
They Frustrated themselves in abject
worship and acknowledged the majes-
tic supremacy Of the God Of Israel.
crying out and repeating in concert.
"Yahweh, hoo ha Elohim; Yahweh. hoo
ha Elohim," which means, Jehovah.
he is God; Jehovah, he is God" ire
vision). These frenzied sentences
showed the intense excitement which
had taken possession of the vast multi
tudes. Elijah was the hero of the hour.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
Golden Textile heareth the prayer
Of the righteous prov. XIV, 29).

: Of the righteous prov. XIV, 29).
Verses 3O-36a.-The altar Of Jehovah.
The drought was sent as q punish
ment that the people Of Israel might
learn the necessary truth that Jehovah
is the supreme ruler Of the land. The
time Of relief at last drew near, and
Elijah again appeared before Ahab,
when he made his terrible announce
ment. The prophet was received by
the king with indignation. He called
him the "troubler of Israel" xviii, 10.
These words would have been more
appropriate if used by the king in
self accusation. Elijah did not hest
tate to make his charge as pointed
and pungent al possible. He then
made Il public challenge and invited
the hosts of Baal to an open contest
which would determine the superiority
Of Jehovah or Baal.
The scene Of this odd test was to be
Mount Carmel, which was held sacred
by the Phoenicians, who had there an
altar to Baal. On the same summit
there was also an altar to Jehovah.
On the appointed day the hillsides Of
Carmel We're thronged with multitudes.
The lone prophet Of the Most High
then came forward, with confidence in
his cause. and he invited the people to
come "near unto him." He was de-
termined that this would be a fight to
the finish, and so he guarded against
any probabilities -hich might be used
by the enemy in criticism, If not also
in self defense. Gle repaired the altar
Of the Lord" 1t had doubtless been
destroyed by Jezebel, to give greater
glory to the altar Of Baal. "Twelve
stones" The selection of this repre-
sentative number recalled the DAYS Of
union, and it was a virtual censure of
the division Of the kingdom. Israel
shall be thy name.' This was spoken
with God in intense su%pplication and
prevailed Gen. xxxii. 80. "a trench
about the altar" All around it so as
to catch the water which fell when
the sacrifice was drenched. "Two
measures Of seed" One measure, or
seah, vas equal to about 900 square
yards. After he prepared the sacrifice
according to ceremonial regulations he
called on some of the men present 20
help him. "Four barrels with water
were poured on the burnt sacrifice
and on the wood" 1t was done three
times. so that altar, sacrifice and wood
were completely wet. 1.-The trench"
also was filled with water" Twelve !
stones and twelve barrels Of water
were doubtless symbolical of the
twelve tribes before they divided. The
prophet was also guarding against all
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
IRRITABILITY A WARNING.
One Of Natures Danger Signals That
Should Be Needed.

Should Be Needed.
Are you lnduly quick tempered? Do
you find yourself. on slight provocation.
giving vent to petty outbursts of an
ger? Are you constantly nagging. fault
finding and complaining?
II chronic irritability is one of YOUR
characteristics it is important for you
to recognize that fact. For irritubility
Is always Il danger signal. 1t points
to the presence of conditions which
may be disastrous to you unless rene
dies.
In particular, %irritability means that
your nervous system is out Of gear.
This may be the result Of either phys
ical or mental causes, or Il combination
OF both. Usually both physical and
mental causes enter in to intensity one
another's harmful effects.
Thus the commonest Of all causes of
nervous disturbance is worry. Worry,
as Is known. interferes with all the
bodily functions. 1t is especially dam.
aging in its influence on the digestion.
When the food is not properly digest
ed h nervous system is poorly nour-
ished and severely strained. 1t is also
in some degree poisoned by the circula-
ton in the blood of substances which
would otherwise have been removed by
the eliminative organs.
All this causes a V tension that
may express itself in chronic "grouchi-
ness" or tn frequent attacks Of bad
temper. These attacks in their turn
increased weakening Of the d.
gestive powers.
What is needed to cure both the in
digestion and the irritability is the cul-
t1vation Of an optimistic attitude. The
tendency to worry, look on the dark
side Of things, must be overcome.-H.
Addington Bruce in Kansas CITY Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10

hours Of labor possible Of attainment
and the best conditions surrounding
where labor is performed. Upon these
things there is a unanimity Of opin-
ion. The organizations of labor were
formed with these fundamental pur-
poses as the foundation, and, while the
membership will endure hardships and
contribute literally to establish the
wages and conditions sought by the
unions, they will resent the assumption
that the labor organization has the
right to direct how they shall vote by
the Endorsement Of any political party.
Labor's Slogan.
In 1906 the American Federation Of
Labor adopted its slogan:
I'VE will stand by our friends and
administer a singing rebuke to men or
parties who are either Indifferent, neg
l1gent or hostile and wherever oppor-
tun1ty affords secure the election of in
telligent, honest, earnest trades union
lists with clear, unblemished, paid up
union cards in their possession"
The enemies of labor legislation in
congress were singled out and their
records given wide publicity. The
trade union movement by the shorten
Ing Of hours and the securing of high
er wages has given an opportunity to
all workers to consider public ques-
tions and to instill political and civic
duty. The American Federation of
Labor laid before the toilers and the
citizenship what had been and was
transpiring on the political field. but
refrained from commanding or direct
Ing what they should or should not do.
Every individual member was left free
to exercise his own Judgment. No
coercion was used. If you cannot con-
vince men with facts you can much
less drive them.
The records Of members of onere
are closely watched, and where a con-
spicuous opponent is found his rec
ord Is made public in the district from
which he was elected. 1t matters not
to which party he belongs. 1t hap
pens at this time that there are q
greater number Of Democratic trade
union members in congress than Of
any other party. but other party can-
didates for congress have received as
loyal support from the trade unionists
as have the Democratic trade union
congressman.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
Fournier Tells a Secret.

Jacques Fournier Of the Chicago
White Sox, the 1915 batting sensation
Of the American league, furnishes an
excellent example Of what happens to
a batter who tries to outguess the pitch
er and who doesn't. Cobb, Jack
son., Wagner, Collins, Lajoie. Speaker
and the other famous hftters Of the
present era of baseball don't try to
outguess a pitcher. They swing at ev-
cry good ball that comes along, not
worrying about how it is going to
break. But they've always followed
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
Topics of the Sport World
By SQUARE DEAL
By SQUARE DEAL


that course Fournier's case is differ
ent.
In 1913 Fournier hit for .234. Up to
midseason in 1914 he didn't hit much
better than .25O.
And then I took a tumble to my
SELF" said Fourier. "All along 1 had
been working on the theory that n sue
cessful batter was the one who out
guessed the pitcher. Every time I'd
step to the plate I'd try to figure out
In advance what the pitcher was going
to throw, and then I'd set myself for
such a delivery.
sometimes l did outguess the pitch
er. Oftener I didn't. But 1 always
vas worried over the uncertainty Of
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
Athletes to Be Protected,

The committee which will have
charge Of the various championship
track and field meets at the Panama
Pacific exposition in San Francisco, in
order to prevent question as to the
legality and correctness of timing, has
recommended that an electrical ma
chine and three official watches should
be used at all events by the exposi-
ton, also that an official photographer
be stationed at the tape for the pur-
poses Of snapshotting the finish Of
each race, and thus enable the judges
to avoid disagreement. A reception
committee to take charge Of visiting
athletes was suggested. The track
physician will be DR.. G.. r. Hubbell.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
Photo BY American Press Association.
Jacques Fourier, Chicago Americans
Star First Sacker.

the guessing game. Had I guessed
wrong or was l right? The continual
worry took my mind off the fact that
l was there to bat-not to play a guess
ing game.
well. one day last summer we stack
ed up against Walter Johnson. l fig
ured it wasn't any use trying to out
guess him, SO l just walked up to the
plate and banged away at what he
served up to me. l made two home
uns that day. Ever since l have not
been trying to do any outguessing. l
keep in mind only one thing when l go
to the plate-that l must hit the ball.
l think that system has been a sue
cess"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
'ABOR day will be celebrated from

ADOAs Nuy Will DC SGlCD1 dlcu HUH
ocean to ocean with parades,
meetings and outings, and in
spite Of the "hard times" that
have afflicted many trades during the
past year there will be no Illumination
In the nation wide festivities that al
ways mark the notable day.
According to Terence V. Powderly,
for many years head Of the Knights
of Labor, Labor day had no father"
There has been a friendly controversy
In labor circles as to who was it's
founder.
THE man who named the day was
Robert Price, a coal MINER" said Mr..
Powderly. "This occurred in New
York city Sept. 5, 1882. The general
assembly Of the knights of Labor was
meeting in New York. Matthew Nc
CURE, secretary of the Central Labor
union of New York, invited the gen
eral assembly to review a parade Of
workingmen. AS general master work
man, or head Of the organization, l
placed the invitation before the gem
eral assembly, and it was unanimous
ly accepted.
1--WE went to the reviewing stand.
Bob Price, one of the workers of the
Knights of Labor, sat heal me. He
was a big fellow, standing six feet
three inches. Next to me on the OPP
posite side was Richard Griffith.
Labor Day In Earnest"
"As the parade was passing Price
leaned over me and shouted to Grit
fifth, This is Labor day in earnest, IN
Gle Dick
THAT was the first time l had heard
the expression Labor day The same
evening we discussed informally the
a~dvisability of having q day set apart
every year to be observed as Labor
day. Other conferences followed. A
decision was reached that it would be
an excellent thing to have a day set
apart, and the first Monday in Septem-
Der was agreed on as the day.
"The first bill introduced on the sub
ject was by Edward +. Riley. a mem
Der Of the New York state senate, on
Jan. 4, 1887. The bill was passed by
lAc AcSASAdlu1c anu Improved ny llc
governor May 6, 1887. Meanwhile cop
les of the bill We're sent to the COVER
nors Of all the states and to prominent
members of the organization who We're
members of state legislatures.
estate Senator ]. ]. DAILY of Oregon
introduced a bill IN Jan. II, and it
became a law in that state Feb. 81,
1887. Oregon therefore was the first
state to pass a law creating a labor
day. Other states followed. The fed
eral law vas not passed until 1894"
Labor and Congress.
Upon the approach of Labor day it
Is Interesting to note that the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor has been in
strumental in having almost a score of
trade u%niOnists elected as members Of
the national house Of representatives
and is DESTROYS of increasing that
number. The trade union movement is
not partisan to any political party, has
never Endorsed a political party, and
1t is not now in the range of possibility
that 1t will do so even in the remote
future.
Even in socialistic countries where
trade unions exist there is either a com
plete recognition of the rights of trade
union members to hold any political
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
Jennings a Bank Director.

Hugh Jennings, manager Of the De-
troit American league team, has been
elected a director Of the Traders Ma
tional bank Of Scranton, Pa. He has
been a stakeholder in the institution
for several years, much Of the money
which he earned in Detroit being thus
invested.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
Cardinals Need Shortstop.

Cardinals Need Shortstop,
The st. Louis Cardinals are in the
market for a shortstop and will let
nothing more in that line get out of the
major leagues by the waiver route.
Manager Higgins is lying back watt
ing to grab anything that is slated for
release, In the meantime using Artie
Butler. who is far from being a failure
on the job.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
Plan Track For A. A. U. 1916 Meet.

Plan Track For A. A. u. 1916 Meet.
Fred w. Ruben, secretary-treasurer
of the Amateur Athletic union and ex-
pert on drawing up athletic track and
field plans, is now at work on the ay-
out for the proposed new athletic plant
to be installed within the old Waverly
trotting park. Newark, N. ].
The athletic committee on the two
hundred and tiftieth anniversary of
Newark, which will be celebrated next
year, expects to give some big athletic
features.
In order to give the track time to
settle work on the construction Of 1t
will be commenced early in the fall.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-09-10
Gashed.

Gashed.
First Chauffeur-Who was that fel-
Ter you ran over? Second Ditto-I
guess it nust O. been tn glass eater ut
the vodyville theater. Look at that
tire!-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-05-06
MEAT PRICES THIS
SPRING

Meat dealers in some places are
complaining that prices are higher
now than they were through the win
ter and are predicting still higher
figures. Wholesale dealers deny any
considerable recent advance. But
cattle are scarce, and the probable
continuance OF the war threatens the
steady rise of all food products.
There Is no news in high meat pric-
es. but the problem still worries the
housekeeper and the bill payer.
Government reports have much to
say about buying cheaper cuts OF
meat. Many housekeepers say they
try to do this, but the markets do
not have these cheaper cuts. Ihey
may be snapped up as quickly as
they come in by thrifty women with
market baskets. Or else there Is no
general demand for them.
Almost any butchers shop can
build up a trade in this line by ad-
vertising. There are many people
who depend on the butchers bargain
counter. Recent immigrants learned
these thrifty ways in their own coun-
try, where juicy stake and roast, COM
mon places on the American table,
were unheard of luxuries.
There is phrase that the best Is
the cheapest. The textile fabric
that costs twice as much may wear
three times as long. Many people
seem to think the idea applies equal
" to meat. They openly boast that
they never buy any but the best cuts.
But meat and textiles are different.
The old timers used to know the
value of many OF the less costly cuts
They would boil and stew patiently,
carefully preserving juices and flaw
ors. This is too painstaking for the
modern American family, which pre-
fers the hasty cooking of the grill
room. But the higher cost material,
by an i'll trained servant is
often less appetizing than the home
" stew pot Of the immigrant wife,
who has seasoned her humble meal
with kitchen lore of old tradition.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-05-06
STATE LEADER AND
THE COLLEGE

The State leader OF county agents
has important relations with the
teachers and investigators at the col.
lege. While he works chiefly with
the men in the field, 1t Is important
that he be aware of the fact that he
represents the field men at the col
lege, connecting these outside college
men with the life and thought OF
the men at the seat of learning. He
helps to make the college aware OF
the fact that II has trained represen'
tatives in all parts OF the State. lie
brings the country point of view to
the college, thus helping the college
to understand what is expected of II
by the people for whose benefit II
was established and is supported. In
many places there has developed a
feeling men hold themselves aloof
from the common" people, The State
leader encourages the belief that
all people are common" in the sense
that all are interested in the common
welfare. He helps the county agents
to feel that they are n part OF the
college community set apart for a
difficult and very important detached
service. He helps the men at the
college to realize that they may be
active partners in making the field
work more effective. He brings to
the county agents and through them
to the people the point OF view OF the
college, giving them new sense OF
the purpose of the college to justify
its existence by real understanding
of the country and helpful and sympa
thetic service. Thus the State lead
err, bringing the county agents into
intimate touch with their fellow
workers at the college, helps to culti
va'e the belief that the best team
work Is The kind that results from a
complete understanding of the work
that is being done.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-05-06
AN ODE TO GERMS

Sing song to microbes.
Dainty little things.
Ears and eyes and horns and tails,
Claws and fangs and stings.
Microbes in the carpet.
Microbes in the wall.
Microbes in the vestlbule.
Microbes in the hall.
Microbes on my money.
Microbes in my hair.
Microbes on my meat and bread,
Microbes everywhere.
Microbes in the butter.
Microbes in the cheese,
Microbes on the knives and forks,
Microbes in the breeze.
Microbes in the kitchen.
Microbes in the bed.
Microbes on the brush and comb,
Microbes in my head.
Microbes in the faucet,
Microbes in the drains,
Microbes in my shoes and boots,
Microbes in my brains,
Friends are little microbes,
Enemies are big,
Life among the microbes is
Nothing "inira dig"
Pussy little microbes.
Billions at a birth,
Make our flesh and blood and bones
Keep US on the earth.