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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-31

the torpedo or cramp fish. the 81:
lurus and the gymnotus.
The silurus abides In the holy
waters of the Nile and the rivers of
Senegal. The natives. who are
afraid Of 1t, call it the thunder fish,"
Its electric batteries are contained
between the muscles and the skin of
the sides.
The gymnotus is a sort of eel
which also clings to fresh water. On
the banks Of the Orinoco, where II
has Its sphere OF action, it reaches
as much as seven or eight feet in
length. Severe shocks may be re.
ceived from it.
The torpedo fish has Its batteries
placed on either side OF the bodyl
beneath the skin.
Professor D'Arsonval recently uni
dertook TO measure experimentallv
the intensity Of the electricity genl
Grated by the torpedo. He found it'll
capable of giving current from twol
to ten amperes, with an electro.mo.,
two force Of Is to 20 volts. In hisl
experiments an electric light of tenI
candle power, when connected With
the electric tissues of the fish. was,
lit whenever the fish was touched orl
irritated.
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How Nature Protects Weak Annhaon by Sron6er Ones

are super-powerful enough to de-
populate the whole earth Of all
things but themselves. Nature, how
ever, has provided against this.
Ihey are neither very prolific them
selves, nor arc their possible VIC
TINS defcnseless against them.
Many marine animals from the
mere po!yp with its simple sac fur
nished with tentaclcs to the Mcdusa
headed creatures OF the deep are
supplied with poisoned darts which
thcy eject from the irritating can.
suies IN their tissues. No matter
now slight the contact with any part
OF these seemingly helpless water
animals. the tenderest touch bursts
some OF these capsules and causes
al explosion OF their tiny poisonous
arrows. These cause serious shocks
10 inc creature which comes in con.
tact with them.
bathers know by experience the
iar from pleasant sting of nettles and
Jeiiy fish. Yet these are mild and
inoifensive IN comparison with the
slpAon'like creatures OF tropical
waters. "opie"i
Not alone marine animals hnt
s. by the Star Company. Great Br,,aIn
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many land and air creatures with
seeming inoffensiveness have this
gigantic power. Bees, wasps and
other sting-bearing hymcnoptcrG. as
scientists call them, have an enven-
omed stiletto which they shoot from
between their hips or belt line with
most delicate precision.
Two valves protect these singers.
They are united by single belt, the
lower lines of which are indented by
channel where two bristles rest.
These comprise the Sting" This
sharp and successful weapon Is sup
piled with juice from two little
sacs or glands inside the insect
Some creatures have a peculiar
plan Of self-defense. 1t consists Of
the expulsion against tho aggressors
OF horribly malodorous and caustic
gas. An explosion accompanies this
expulsion OF gas and it is literally
an artillery discharge The insect
actually transforms itself into
Busy Bertha or mitrailleuse.
1t intimidates its enemy by the
noise and force of the cannonading.
besides repulsing it with the noxious
odor emitted as a projectile.
A little insect known as the
tights Reserved.
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BY pr. Leonard keene Hirshberg
ABB, MA, MD. (Johns Hopkins)

ABB, MA, MD. (Johns Hopkins)
wv yITH his scientific minds eye
M/ upon the powerful struggle
now going on In Europe be-
tween Russia, Austria, Germany,
France. England, Belgium and Ser
bia, the distinguished Professor on
a. Ocloque's recent researches upon
the procedures by which nature de.
tends weaker races of animals from
annihilation, destruction and con-
quest by stronger ones are interest
ing.
Tho lion, the tiger. the panther
and the wolf have formidable teeth
and merciless claw Tho bird OF
prey holds It's victim in It's talons
as in wise while tearing it's flesh
with its strong bcak. The shark,
with It's sixteen feet spread OF jaw,
can sever the body OF man at one
blow.
Tho octopus likewise maintains a
pitiless clutch ": it's prey with its
serpentine arms and powerful suck
ers. In this wise 1t slowly drains the
very life blood away. These assas-
sins, the very aristocracy of carnage,
Copyright, 10
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Who Started Those Unkivad Stories That
Haze Been Annoying Miss
Gladys Cooper?

1t is easy to see that Miss Cooper thoroughly we'll
established in the hearts of the British public. Then
why should anybody ndsriousy circulate stories and
whisper scandals about this popular favorite?
So widely the unpleasant gossip spread that
finally the following paragraph appeared in one Of The
London newspapers:
Heaven and earth being moved, in popular
phrase, to hold in check scandal OF theatre land
which looms daily moro threatening. cannot, OBJ
viously, say at present-that you ali know and
admire the lady; ditto. the in the case. second
name that of since ragically gone, is also
toned but earnestly hope that be struck from the
suit should it Despite publication pic
lures showing complete domestic bliss, she was never
really happily wed. which entirely her own fault
amuch she rushed to the Registry Office against
the advice of ALL AS for the prospective correspondents
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Well, his marriage was ludicrous"
Who would have thought that this rather vague bit
OF gossip thnly yelled the Englands famous
beauty that everybody instantly knew just who was
meant. Not only did everybody to that the
lady was none other than Gladys Cooper, but the mys
terious men referred to instantly recognized as
Dennis Eadie her actor-manager, and Gustav Hamel
This yelled paragraph tho last straw Miss
Gladys Cooper decided to have something say.
informed the newspaper that the paragraph referred to
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was referred to in the bit OF printed gossip. Mics
Cooper produced string of people that they
believed the paragraph should only the famous
beauty
And then another queer hing happened.
The newspaper that printed the GOSSIP Immediately
declared that the paragraph did refer to Miss
Cooper. And now the question agating the gossips is
Whom did it refer to?
But one thing stands prominently-somebody
mas been ndustrousy circulating the unkndest kind
gossip about Engands most popular beauty AMI every
body including the editor that there isn't word
OF truth in 1t as far as Miss Cooper is concerned.
Who started these stories? And why? And will
subsequent events in the future the mys-
ferrous people who referred in the printed
gossip since the editor stouty maintains he did
not refer TO Miss Cooper?
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her and no one else. She confessed that rumors had
been prevalent that her husband Mr.. Buclmaster was
about to begin suit for divorce, naming Dennis Eadie
and Gustav IIamel correspondents
Miss Cooper swore that there a grain of
truth in the wicked gossip, that she had not
compromised herself with OF these men, although
she had often luncheon alone with Eade when they
were acting together and had also unched with Mr.
Hamel with her husbands knowledge
To prove that everybody instantly knew Just who
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London, January 90,

u
yYY.y HY should anybody want to tease Miss Gladys
NM Cooper? Who has been circulating stories
w around London to annoy her?
Miss Gladys Cooper is the young woman who Sir
Philip BurneJones, the distinguished artist, declares is
without doubt the beautiful woman in the world.
Long before the broke and there hard
feelings between nations Sir Philip made this solemn
declaration:
GLADYS Cooper incomparably more beautiful than
any OF the American, French, Russian German and
Italian beauties She is the most perfect type OF pure
authenticated Ango-SaXon loveliness that be con.
ceived No one can he more beautiful than that
Miss Gladys Cooper actress. In private life she
IL tho wife of II. J. Bucknaster, wealthy English
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Some sympathy has been e%
pressed for Miss Cooper because 1t
has been said that her undoubted
ability as an actress has been over
Swallowed by her great beauty
Curiously enough, there are many
who think that her beauty attracts
SO much attention that people for
get all about the play and do not
notice her art
One OF the London illustrated
papers recently printed a full-page
portrait. Of Miss Cooper and called
her the madonna Face" beauty.
In another pictorial paper the por-
trait Of the young woman is printed
with this tribute underneath It:
"If eyes were made for seeing,
Then beauty is its own excuse
for being" Emerson.
Another admiring publication
printed q portrait OF Miss Cooper
and said:
"She is positively irresistible. She
personifes her generation. We wish
we could think that all the young
ladies' of our acquaintance will ap-
PEAR as charming 10 postcrity as
Miss Cooper does to u.s.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

80 ACRE FARM FOR SALE-A fine,
we'll improved 80 acre farm for sale.
Come quick if you want it. Land Is
rolling. all new hardwood timber, soil
in high state Of cultivation, located
Az miles southeast of Anthem, Wood
bury county, Iowa. For price and terms
write owner, Jens X. Larsen, r. 2.
Anthem, Iowa. 45-4t*
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

Only twenty-four days until Christ
mas.
Miss Edith Jacobsen. who teaches
school near Kiron, spent the Thanks
giving vacation in Denison visiting
relatives.
Miss Beulah Aylesworth returned
Saturday from ida Grove, where she
enjoyed few days visit at the Pitch.
er home.
Mrs. Gary Comstock returned Satur-
day to her home at Waverly after a
pleasant visit in Denison at the VIM.
Strahan home.
Mrs. Louise Morris returned the lat
ter part of the week from four
weeks visit with relatives and friends
at points in Wisconsin.
Mrs. C. A. Selander and daughter.
Miss Ruth, went down to Boone Thurs
day for . few days visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Selander. Miss
Selander returned home Sunday. her
mother remaining until today for a
moro extended visit.
On the evening of December 10th
there will be given an entertainment
and box social at district No. 3 Otter
Greek township, commonly known as
the Ten Mile school house. Every.
body invited. Ladies please bring
Miss Wilken, Teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Norris came up
from Omaha Thursday to spend the
day with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Norris, west of Denison. Mr..
and Mrs. Norris entertained the E. c.
Chamberlin and Frank, Woolston fam
lilies at Thanksgiving dinner and all
report q most enjoyable occasion.
Miss Grace Meyers is carrying her
left arm In a sling, having injured 1t
! the fore part of last week. Miss
Meyers slipped and fell in her home
and badly sprained her elbow. A,
first it was feared that one of the
bones had been broken, but several
X.ray pictures were taken and these
showed that none of the bones were
fractured.
Mrs. Hugo Gebert received mes
sage Sunday from Princeton. advising
her OF the death of her aunt, Mrs.
Knox, which occurred Saturday. Mrs.
Knox was over 80 years of age and
was pioneer resident Of Iowa. hav-
ing resided in the state for sixty five
years. Together with her father and
mother they 3journeyed down the
Ohio river and then up the Mississippi
river to Davenport. Mrs. Gebert and
son. Frederick. departed Monday for
Princeton to be in attendance at the
funeral, which was held yesterday.
Hon. Charles Tabor and wife. &C.
companied by Miss Ames, visited in
Denison the latter part Of last week,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tabor being on their
way to California. where they have
secuerd and are occupying . magnifi.
cent home, and Miss Ames coming here
to visit q short time. The Tabors were
given cordial greeting by their host
of friends in Denison and everyone
felt that their stay was entirely too
brief. They left on the 9 o'clock train
Monday morning for Los Angeles. and
are due to arrive at their home on
Wednesday evening. Miss Ames will
remain in Denison for few days to
visit with Miss Grace. Meyers and
other numerous friends. We hope
these parties will return to Denison
when something more than brief
visit can be given.
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MINNESOTA.

24O ACRES of good level, black
loan, with buildings. adjoining the
city of Dodge Center, Mimi. No bet
ter land in the state. have 160 acres
that joins this without buildings.
Chance for two farmers to settle close
to a live city and good markets.
Terms very easy. Deal direct with
owner. E. NJ. Weston. Winona. MINI.
46-3t*.
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1t costs $4,000 year to hire q fiat
in some New York apartment houses.
If any readers have any garments they
would like to donate to the worthy
poor. this newspaper will forward
them to these people who are suffer
ing from high living costs.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

Mr.. Farmer, If you are gong to hold
a sale this season remember that the
Review Office is equipped to get out
your auction bills on short notice and
at reasonable prices. All work guar
anteed. 36-tf
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BUSINESS BRIEFS CONTINUED

SAVE MONEY on your magazine
subscriptions by ordering them
through the Review We have some
exceedingly attractive clubbing rates.
Don't order your magazines until you
have consulted us. The Denison Re.
view. 36.tf
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MISCELLANEOUS

Notice Of Dissolution.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
Boyer Valley Cattle Co., Denison,
Iowa. by unanimous consent of all the
stockholders was dissolved according
to law on the 4th day of November,
1915.
Dated at Denison, Iowa, this 4th day
of November, 1915.
A. D. WILSON,,
President.
C. L. VOSS,
45-4t Secretary.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

SALE AT ARION-On Saturday af-
ternoon Mr.. H. P. Mowrer will sell
his residence and lots in the town of
Arion. Malone Brothers will cry the
sale and o. NJ. Criswell will clerk. 48-1
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

FOR RENT-Two modern sleeping
rooms; we'll located and very desir-
able. Phone 1885. 48-1tS'
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FOR SALE.

Having sold my property, will Of
fer at private sale my household
goods, including Majestic range. Cali
Mrs. Young. 47-2t
FOR QUICK SALE, one base burn
err. 5000; 20 yards used carpet, $500.
Call at big popcorn wagon. 4S-lt.*
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FOR RENT-Two modern furnished
rooms. Call Mrs. c. H. Stouffer. 4O6
E. Broadway. 4S-lt
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Notice Of Dissolution.
Notice is hereby given that at spe-
cial meeting of the stockholders OF
the Boyer Valley Cattle company, held
at Denison, Iowa. on the 4th day Of
November, 1915, by vote of more
than two.thirds of the capital stock
of said corporation, it was resolved
that said corporation be dissolved, the
assets of the corporation be disposed
of and distributed to the stockholders,
after all the debts and claims against
said corporation have been paid and
fully satisfied.
A. d. WILSON,
President.
C. L. VOSS,
45.4t Secretary.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

STOP THAT COUGH: san.Lax Pine
Balsam with menthol and eucalyptus
will do it. Your money refunded il 1t
fails. Get it at Knaul's drug store.47.2t
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SITUATIONS WANTED

WANTED-Girl for general house.
work. Call Mrs. w. J. SERVER. Phone
No. 1877. 4S-lt
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

Herald Square Waists sold exclus-
lively by the Boys Store. Asst
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Two rooms for light
housekeeping. Call at the Otto Cigar
Store. Att
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

Ladies, have your suits remodeled
to conform with present styles. This
work is. satisfactorily done at Rees-
berg Bros. SStf.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

WHlTTALL RUGS sold exclusively
by the Boys Store. 43.8t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

BALED PRAIRIE HAY for sale.
Write for prices. Frank Valla, O'Neil.
Neb. 44-17t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

For that cough try, Our Own, tar
and wild cherry laxative cough
syrup. Guaranteed to cure. r. Knaul
the druggist. 472t.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01
FARM LANDS FOR SALE
IOWA

WE'LL improved farms, level, best
soil, good crops, near Sioux City; IS
at 500: $50 at $95; 200 at $l1O; 16O
at 800; 173 at 1925. F.. Jauron, salix,
Iowa. 47-5t*
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01
AGENT WANTED

WANTED-High class man to sell
trees, shrubs, roses, vines, berry bush
es, bulbs, etc. Good wages; perma-
nent. Exclusive territory. Brown
Brothers Nurseries,. Rochester, New
York. 47-2t*
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01
AUCTION SALE.
BUSINESS BRIEFS

am paying $500 per ton for mixed
iron. Bring it in at once. Bring me
your hides for am paying the high
est market price. Geo. Kaplan, Dem
ison. ID. 4S-2t.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

Winter suits and overcoats should
be taken to Reesberg Bros. Tailoring
Establishment in Denison now for
cleaning and repairing. We clean
party gowns. fancy dresses and
waists. All work guaranteed. 3s-tf.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

FOUND-A nickel plated radiator
cap. Owner may have same by apply
ing at this office and paying for this
notice, 47-2t.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01
N e 3 RASkA

KIMBALL county raises the best
small grain in Nebraska; farms sell
at SIS to $50 per. acre; land moving
and prices going up; live agents
wanted Kimball Land Co., kimball.
Neb. 43-6tS.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

FOR SALE-250 acres of good land.
well improved, adjoining the towhsite
of Liberty in the corn and alfalfa belt
of southeastern Nebraska. F. u.
Woodland, Liberty, Neb. 4S-1Ot*
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FOUND

FOUND, by the jitney bus, pack
age of clothing, on road between Den
ison and Schleswig. Owner may have
same by calling SIT and paying for
this ad. 4S.1t*
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

Robes and Coats made to order from
your horse or cattle hides at Ed Mel.
sons. Harness and Shoes, Denison.
Iowa. 46-3t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

BUFF ORPlNGTON cockerels for
sale at 800 each. Call Mrs. B. Nc
Cord. 47-2t*
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

FOR SALE-32O acre improved
farm within two miles of Huron, S. D.,
near state fair grounds, sos per acre.
Globe Sales Co., Tobias, Neb. 46-5tS'
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01
AUTO LIVERY

Auto livery. day or night. Phone
1926 for night; 160 Tor day. R'scoe
Romans. 35-tf
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

IMPROVED FARMS for everybody
in Nebraska. Small cash payment.
Balance long time. Stock furnished.
Box 1T, Grand Island, Neb. 47-3ts.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

WE WANT 5000 MEN AND WON
en- in the next thirty days, live wire
partners in every town and city, to
help us handle our fast increasing
real estate and general agency bust
ness. We will share enormous profits
with those who will join us now. You
receive a life membership. Write to-
day for free particulars. B. F. Loos
Co., Des Moines, Iowa. 36eow
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

DANCING PROGRAMs-Th Re-
view has most attractive programs for
dancing parties. at reasonable prices.
Samples of different designs willingly
shown. 39-tf
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-01

AGENTS-Ten sales a day means
$500 profit. Write for particulars
NOW. A Money Maker Dept. Al,
The Harmon Co., Brookville, O.: 46-4*
New-York tribune., 1915-03-07

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