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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
Tea Table Talks
BY May De Witt Talmage
THE YOUTH OF OLD AGE.

THE YOUTH OF OLD AGE.
There have been many books. ar
ticles and plays recently written on
The Years OF discretion" I'm the
Fifties," The Middle Years" These
years not long ago were relegated to
the scrap basket OF time, as they
were considered worthless as far as
usefulness in the worlds work and
progress were concerned. One doc
tor even went so far as to suggest
chloroforming anyone who survived
to that age.
Whether these middle years have
been stimulated in some way;
whether we are only as old as we
enlargement to give US a new lease
OF life and TO assert our rights, it is
a fact that these articles make mere
youth with fresh compilations, bright
eyes, absolutely crude in com arison
TO the mellow effect OF years and ex-
perience
If maturity Of years is an all
ment, then youth is another. To be
so years old is TO have made a fairly
ailment OF youth, and that is no
small achievement" says one writer
1t used to be the fashion to sigh
for host youths. but now they say
one MAJ be vastly more interesting
at so than at %. AS the eagle makes
the contrary wind a ladder on which
TO climb TO great heights, so the
years with their disappointments.
disiilusions. things gained and lost,
shodld but carry us to heights un-
Known 10 untried, INFESTED youth,
with its raw material as yet unde-
velOped.
Growing old is more than just the
wearing out of the faculties OF the
body. Something else is being add
ed all the time. Experience, intelli-
gence. are things very valuable TO
life. It's a fight sometimes not to
be shelved like the old books that
, are out of date. because they reflect
a side Of life that is no longer inter
( esting. or that deal with discoveries
/ that have been crowded out by more
/ modern achievements. AS we grow
older our minds are not so flexible;
IL is not so easy 10 accept new sub
jects. What we thought in the past
we are apt to think final truths. But
unless we really want TO grow old
we must realize that thoughts and
things are changing all the time,
and that what was" is not always
/ cOnfOrmable with what is"
There are people who go on
ripening and sweetening TO the very
! end OF a long life. That ripening is
mostly spiritual. and whatever is
+ spiritual defies time, even energy
may be spiritual and ordinarily it is
/ largely mental, and in either case IL
drives and disciplines the body il is
geared to, making it more capable
and enduring as the years go on. -
says a recent writer Maturity in
its dealing with youth has in its
favor that il has arrived and means
10 Keep its place. The world that is
to be may be so new that some
young people may think ii necessary
TO take charge of il altogether But
at present 1t is still being managed
by the mature. and the chances are
that even if it changes nightly. they
will be able to keep their hands or
il to preserve something if not all OF
it's traditions"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
CHARGE is DISMISSED
Joseph Switalsl1i Is Found Not Guilty
of Assault.

Because he was unable to prove
the identity of his assailant. Peter
Nemec. 1906 Durham St, who was
assaulted near the South Bend Coal
Co. on w. Division St. last
Saturday night, lost his case
against Joseph Switalski, 223 n.
Jackson St. in city court Wednes-
day morning.
Nemec alleged that Switalski met
him in an alley. struck him over the
head with a club and took his
weeks pay from him. Nemec said
that he was knocked unconscious
and therefore could not satisfy the
court as 10 the Identification of the
6ssailant
The complaining witness stated
he bit the fingers Of the man VINO
struck him and although there were
slight marks on one of Switalski's
hands, whether they were teeth
marks could not be ascertained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
SUICIDE is IDENTIFIED
Body is That of Clarence Winter
indianapolis Attorney.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 10
The body Of the man who commit
ted suicide at the Hotel Walton yes
terday was identified today as that
Of Clarence Winter a lawyer OF IN
dianapOlis. Ind. The Identification
was made by his brother, Keyes
Winter OF New York.
The reason for the suicide appears
20 have been illness. Keys Winter
said his brother had bee ntold that
ne had tuberculosis which fact is
thought 10 have worked strenuously
on his nerves.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
RIVER PARK

Rev. A w. Smith Of the Methodist
Episcopal church Sunday morning
Will deliver the fifth and last sermon
IF a series of sermons on The
Higher Life" In the evening the
,hoir Will render program of
'hristmas music, and the pastor
will give a brief talk.
John Cook Of the South Bend
Watch Co. will spend his vacation
It his home in Columbus, o.
Charles Kochenderfer will spend
he holidays with his family at Co
umbus. ..
George Drullinger of Elkhart was
. guest of his sister, Mrs. Jewel
Nhaley. Smith St. Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cook will
pend the holidays with relatives at
Columbus ..
r. +. GATEWAY Will leave Saturday
,or a two weeks visit at Chicago and
Clgin. I'll.
The third annual bazaar Of the
River Park school. held in the port
}ble building Tuesday evening. was
decided success. A large crowd
was present until a late hour and
the various booths sold all their
wares The guests were entertained
by Nictrola music and drills by the
.our squads of the River Park Boy
Scouts were given. This was the
first public drill by the boys. and
vas very much enjoyed by all pres
ent
Yoa+ipO Of tho tooobar-s +ro;,,
'ng class of the NJ. F. church will be
held Thursday evening at the home
Of Miss Helen Davidson. y. Sixth
ST The second test will be taken
during the evening.
The Misses Linda and Bessie Vul-
CART of LapOrte. are guests OF Mrs
Leroy Gingerich, Mishawaka av.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Weaver Of
South Bend have moved 10 the
George Landgraf residence on n.
Eleventh st.
Miss Dorothy Hazelton, Mishawaka
av.. will be hostess to the Busy
Bees Friday afternoon from to 3
o'clock.
Mrs. L. s. Swalley. S. Thirteenth
St, who has been visiting al In
dianapoHs and Columbia City, re
turned Wednesday.
Preliminary steps toward the or
ganization Of Campfire Girls for
River Park were taken at a meeting
held az the River Park school Tues
day evening Miss Vallie Miller
presided. A meeting will he held
some time in January when the or
ganization will be accomplished.
Mrs. Harry Stockman, Mishawaka
av.. entertained informally at 6
o'clock dinner Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fetters and
family, of Pleasant st. will leave the
last. Of the week for "A two weeks
visit With relatives at Eden. O.
F. r. Whitcomb, Nineteenth St.
who has been quite i'll. is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cordier of
Olney H., are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs ". q. Shelton. 5. Fifth st.
George Ford. who is attending the
Chicago university. will spend the
holidays with his mother. Mrs. Ella
Ford, Mishawaka az.
Miss Marie and Nina MiIburn OF
Chicago. who have been visiting
friends here the past week. return
ed Wednesday morning.
w F. Evans left Tuesday for In
dianapohs.
w Z. Harrington Will leave Fri
day for Dayton, O.. 10 spend the hol-
idays with his parents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

The Married Folks Dancing club
entertained very DELIGHTFULLY."- with a
guest party at American hall Tues
day evening. 4 large attendance
was present and music was furnish
ed by the Fischer orchestra from
Kalamazoo. Those on the commit
Zee In charge Of the affair were. Mr..
and Mrs. T. 5. Romig. Mr. and Mrs
H. NJ Kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs. a. y.
Shidler Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Russell
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Hatch, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Stephenson, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Miller and Mr.. and Mrs. S. X.
Knorr.
Mrs Ella Casey. SPA f. Jefferson
blvd. was hostess 10 the Woman's
league. south section. of the First
Methodist church Tuesday afternoon.
The time was spent socially with
needlework and a short business ses-
sion. During the social hour when
refreshments were served 20 the so
ladies' present, Victrola selections
were enjoyed. The hostesses We're
Mrs. c. A. FulmeF. Mrs. J. r. Stoll
Mrs. J. G. Slower. Mrs. J. c. Ashley
Mrs. r. A. Schiller. Mrs. A. A. Wiley
Mrs John Cannon and Mrs. G. NJ
Haeske The next meeting Of the
league will be held Jan. II at the
home Of Mrs. r. Z. Shambleau, 447
Lincoln way +.
Mrs. Henry Spohn. 233 E. Broad
way. entertained the members Of the
Broadway club at Christmas party
yesterday afternoon. A short bust
ness session was held. after which
the time was spent socially with
games and music. A vocal duet by
Mrs. c. G. Bondurant and Mrs.
James Park and piano selections by
Mrs. Brown and Mrs F. L. Warwick
were features of the afternoon The
exchanging Of Christmas gifts also
took place at this meeting. Toward
the close a two-course luncheon was
served 20 the IS guests present. The
table was prettily appointed in red.
white and green and Christmas
tree was used I'm the center. on
Jan. 4 Mrs. r. o. Jellison. 22s Broad
way. viii entertain the club.
Miss Leona Turner. chairman Of
the nature study department Of the
Progress club. was in charge of the
meeting held Tuesday afternoon at
the club. The subject Of "Desiduous
Trees was discussed by Mrs. Emma
Harris and the topic of Cutting
Down Trees for Christmas" was also
discussed.
The mothers department Of the
Progress club met Tuesday after
noon in the club rooms. Mrs. Lem
j Oare gave a paper on The By
Products Of Reading Aloud" and
the report OF the holiday children's
book literature committee were Civ
en- by Mrs. a. r. Messick. Mrs. Vic
tor Jones and Mrs. @. J. Ash. The
next meeting viii be held Jan. Il.
Mrs. Albert Thomas. 1895 Lincoln
way e, was hostess TO members
OF the Mothers Literary club Tues
day afternoon. Readings were Civ
en- during the afternoon by Airs. a.
j. Austin and Mrs l.. stock. The
remainder Of the afternoon was
spent socially with refreshments
served toward the close Mrs. T..
short Of Detroit was the honored
guest and was presented with a
bouquet Of roses by the club menu
bers The next meeting of the club
viii he held Jan. with Mrs. l..
stock. 1898. Haney av.
The business women's Bible class
met at the Y. w G.. A Tuesday
with Mrs Emma Harris in charge.
During the supper hour the guests
were favored with a talk by Mrs.
Taylor on the Moody institute The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
COCOA SANDWICHES.

acknowledgements cup cocoa,
one cup xxx sugar, one-half cup
boiling water, one-half teaspoon salt
Utensils-Bowl and spoon.
How TO make-AIiX the sugar and
boiling water in bowl (place in pan
OF hot water), then add the cocoa,
stirring very hard; when smooth re-
move from pan Of hot water; stir
ring five minutes. When cool spread
between thin slices of bread or gra-
ham crackers. They make very
nutritious and good sweet sandwich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
JEALOUSY THE MOTIVE
Chicago Man Kills Wife and Ends
Own Life.

CHICAGO. Dec. 15.-Jealousy was
given by the police today as the
motive for Mikulas Dudacek.
salOonkeeper. slaShing his young
wife and killing himself with
bu5cher knife Mrs Dudacek is not
expected 10 recover. she is 80 and
her husband was 60 years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
DENElED FISH.

Materials-Two pounds steakfish,
or a haddock may be used. two
tablespoons butter, two tablespoons
grated onion, two tablespoons -four,
one and One-half teaspoons salt,
one-fourth teaspoon pepper, two
tablespoons finely chopped parsley.
Utensils-Saucepan. crater, tea
spoon. tablespoon, knife. bake dish.
How 20 make-Wash and boil the
FISH Is minutes; drain, remove all
skin and bone; break into small
pieces and add 10 the sauce.
Sauce-Put the butter and onion
into saucepan, add the -four, mix
we'll and add the cold milk slowly;
when thick and smooth add the rest
Of the ingredients, mix until smooth
and then add the faxed fish. Brush
lish with drippings or butter, put in
fish and bake in hot oven until a
nice brown. The fish can be baked
in scallOp shells.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
RIOTS IN COLOGNE

LONDON. Dec. 15.-An Exchange
Telegram Co. dispatch says that
riots occurred in Cologne Monday.
Mounted police are alleged 10 have
charged a crowd OF protesting wom-
en-. injuring % OF them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
PENNY SUPPER.

Given by the Standard Bearers
at Grace NJ. f. church Thursday
evening, Dec. 10th. Nothing over a
penny. AuNl'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
II. U. WISE?

The American Trust Company
Xmas Club is now open for the ben
eft OF those who want 10 make
their next years Christmas merrier
than the rest. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
HANAN AND REGAL,

a pair OF these we'll known shoes
will make an excellent present for
the father or son. Beitner's sons
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
BIRTHS

Born TO Mr.. and Mrs Edgar ].
Wilson, 522 Cleveland av.. a daugh-
ter. Dec. Is.
Born 20 Mr.. and Mrs. F.. &. Nor
foot 61O y. Lafayette ST. daughter
Dec. 13.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
CHRISTMAS.

The one Holiday event OF all the
year is again with US and finds The
PhHa fully prepared with all con-
fections 10 meet the wants Of both
the old and young people. Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
HOLIDAY PRICES

Will prevail throughout the candy
department at The Philadelphia.
Nothing more acceptable to the
Young or old as Christmas gifts than
a fancy package Of Phila candy.
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
VULNERABLE VARIETIES

OF Fancy Candies especially APP
propriate for the Holidays. Special
prices will prevail The Phila. AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

The Grange will give a play
Thursday evening, December 10Th
at the American hall. Admission
Ike AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

In his mail this morning Mr.. r. q.
Thriftv found an American Trust
Company Christmas check Tor
S63.75. AuNI'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
LUCKY FIND.

In his mail this morning Mr.. r. L.
Thrifty found an American Trust
Company Christmas check for
S63.75. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Beef Pot Roast only Zoe per IN.
special for Thursday. Beuhler Bros.
40 W. Wayne. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
HOLIDAY SLIPPERS.

Large assortment for men. Differ
ent colors and feathers, from SI.0O
up 10 $500. Beitner's Sons. Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
r. L. WISE?

The American Trust Company
Xmas Club is now open for the ben
eft Of those who want 10 make
their next years Christmas merrier
than the resi- Adyt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Beef Pot Roast only 1Oc per lb.
Special for Thursday. Beuhier Bros
t1O w Wayne. -AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
LEXINGTON TEA ROOM. j. VI. $.
BUILDING.

Hot wafhes served during the af-
ternoon tea hours. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Stated meeting South Bend Chap
ter No. 2. O. z. s. Thursday even
ing. There viii be initiation.
EMMA SAUSMAN. W. NJ
Advt. CLARA WEAVER, Sec'y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Beef Pot Roast only 1Oc per Id.
Special for Thursday. Beuhler Bros.
10 W. Wayne. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Beef Pot Roast only Zoe per Id.
Special for Thursday. Beuhler Bros.
no w WAYNE -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

CAMERAS - Closing Out, one
third off. az COONLEY'S. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
JOCKEY BOOTS.

All patent leather with red and
tan collars Fine present for the little
fellows. $500. Beitner's Sons. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
LEXINGTON TEA ROOM, j. VI. S
BUILDING.

Hot waffes served during the af-
ternoon tea hours. AuNt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
LETTUCE AND CHEESE SALAD

Materials Two Neufchatel
cheeses or one cream cheese, two
cups shredded lettuce, one cup
boiled diced beets, one-half cup
French dressing, lettuce leaves to
cover shallow salad bowl. one table,
spoon finely chopped parsley.
Utensils - Bowl, wire strainer
fruit press or potato ricer or coarse
strainer. tablespoon and small knife.
How TO make-Wash and drain
the lettuce; the broken and poor
leaves are shredded coarse; line
bowl or deep plate with lettuce
leaves; put the cheese which is
pressed through fruit press or strais-
er, on top. garnish with the red
beets and cover all with French
dressing; sprinkle cheese with pars-
ley This is best if served very cold;
there is enough for six heIpings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Helena Rebekah Lodge, No. 70
will hold a bazar and penny social
Saturday. December Is. Supper
served from 5 until s. -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
For the Cookbook


three-fourths cup sugar, one cup
milk, one-half teaspoon nutmeg.
Utensils Mixing bowl glass
bowl, small saucepan. platter on
which TO beat the whites of egg,
small bowl for the yOlks, eggbeater
and spoon.
How TO make-Separate egg; 10
the yolks add one-fOurth cup sugar
and nutmeg and add TO the boiling
milk; remove from fire and set
aside 10 cool Beat the whites OF
eggs until dry; add the One-half cup
Of sugar TO the hot sauce, fold in
the whites; remove from fire at
once; when cool put in glass bowl;
serve with yellow sauce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

The business women's Bible class
met at the Y. w. G. A. Tuesday
with Mrs. Emma Harris in charge.
During the supper hour the guests
were favored with talk by Mrs
Taylor on the Moody institute. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

The Helena Rebekah Sewing
circle will meet at the ban Friday
afternoon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
APPLE SNOW.

Materials-One quart hot stewed
strained apple sauce, two eggs,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS

Remembrance. booklets and cal
endars az Lowers.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
ITEMS OF INTEREST
A LUCKY FIND.

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-28

Wenel Eobdly Tug Austin aV.y ar
rested for sending threatening letter
to Mayor Harrison. Paroled from in
san asylum last June.
Michael Hayes, stenographeT for
Ben Strauss, note broker, cited for
contempt after refusal to appear in
Charles LedowsH case.
CoIosimo cafe, 1928 Wabash aV.,
granted new license by Mayor HarTi-
son.
Thomas Gardner and wife saved
self by fight through second-story
window IN fire at 169 W. Chestnut st.
last night.
Gennaro Vicedomini. baker, 952 S.
Halsted, missing. Police asked to
search.
Peter Mckay, found partly frozen
in shack at 61st and L G. tracks, dead
in County hospital. Blood poison.
John Wigmore, dean of Northwest
ern School Of Law, broke arm while
skating.
Rev. James Morrison DarnelI said
to be on way to city. Refused license
to wed Ruth Soper in Owatonna,
MINI.
Leonard Busby, head of Chicago
Railways Co., held conference with
Hoyne. Asking indictment of Sidney
Ossossk, former claim agent, rumor.
Score frightened from DrexeI hotel,
6O6 N. Clark ST., by fire caused by
crossed wires. Damage 500.
Officials of Harvey, IT., trying to
tax autos of Chicago department
stores which attempt deliveries in
town. IL.
Leo Fisher, 534 w. Superior St,
shot in back and seriously hurt by
companion after quarrel. Two boys
held.
Mrs. Edna Nemm, 1902 Evans aV.,
arrested on bum check charge, said
to have confessed at detective bureau. |
Municipal dancing school opened |
at 443 N. Clark st. under direction of |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-28

Many ChlIoTen SUSPENDED from
school as a result of order to keep all
exposed from chicken pOx infection
home for ten days.
''If earthquake came to city with
vibration only One-fOurth inch, all
buildings would tumble" - Prof. R
D. Salisbury of U. Of G.
"0od help the Serbians to finish
their old enemies. Prayer of An
thony Wolf at Serbian National club
luncheon.
August Kreuger, IS, 3045 S. Loo
mis-; and Mrs. Elizabeth McClement,
81, 1914 Hamilton av., dead. Said
to be result of falls to icy sidewalks.
James e. Guam Of public utilities
commission has called representa-
lives of phone companies to confer
ence at Springfield Friday.
Quarantine over Union stocIlyards
in hoof and mouth disease fight may
end Monday,
Rudolph Stepnaek and Frank Lec<-
ner, 1884 w. 22d pl. sentenced to
year in BrideWel for defrauding in
stalment furniture concerns.
Charles Haering, 1881 Prairie aV.,
janitor, badly beaten in basement at
1922 Normal blvd. Assaflant I'M
known.
Marion johnson and William
Davis, 1888 Wilson av., arrested on
complaint of Davis wife, arraigned
in Judge LaBuy's court. Cases con-
tinued.
Michael Usilac, 1051o EIoxie av.,
fined So and costs on complaint of
niece, Catherine Usilac, 1882 Hode.
Says he pulled handful Of hair out.
John P. Forester, Evanston, real es-
tate dealer, held to grand jury, charg-
ed with larceny by bailee by Mrs.
Marion Buttas, 4641 Monticello av.
Policeman Thomas Bassett, Raw
son st. station, discharged from force
for intoxication while on duty.
Mrs. II. Goldsmith, grocer, 4121
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-08-24
Dynamitinu MoIes.

1t has recently been discovered that
dynamite can be used as an effective
and convenient means of getting rid of
moles ground mice and other small
destructive animals which burrow into
the ground and destroy the roots of
plants.
An inch or two of 40 per cent dyna-
mite stick can be wrapped in paper or
cloth and provided with a fuse but no
detonator. A charge of this kind
should be stuck down into each bur
row and some loose dirt packed around
the fuse after it is lighted. No explo-
sion will result from the dynamite
when used in this way 1t will burn
slowly, filing the hole with poisonous
gases which will kill the animals. This
method has recently been put into eff
feet upon large California ranch. The
moles, which frequently ruin the ap-
pearance of city terrace. can also be
conquered by this method at the
tri1ing cost of two cents for each hole.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-08-24
Mysterious Zones of Silence.

A meteorologist of Zurish, DR.. A de
Quervan, directs attention to a new
theory which he calls zone of ST.
lence. He says that strong noises like
explosions or the sound of cannons,
while heard in a normal way in their
immediate neighborhood, are not heard
in distant zone even when most in
tense.
1t is now known as a historical fact
that Frederick the Great on August II,
1850, won the battle of Liegnitz be-
cause the Austrian generals Daun and
Lasen asserted that they had not heard
the sound of cannons. 1t was sup
posed at that time that the statement
of the Austrian commanders was an
untruth, but it is now believed that a
zone of silence existed. Similar
phenomena have been observed recent
ly In 1908, when the Jungfrau rail-
road was being built in Switzerland,
fearful defamation took place, caused by
the explosion of $4,000 kilograms Of
dynamite. The noise was heard at a
distance of 80 kilometers, but not at
140 kilometers. Strange to say, how
ever, the noise was heard so kilometers
from the last named zone