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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Modern lzaac Walton Uses
Electric Lights as Aid in
Making Raid on Finny Tribe

Luring fish by electricity is simply a
new and very efficient stunt to which a
few batteries and an electric light may
be applied. In recent patent for this
purpose an inventor has provided de-
vice, which is intended to induce timid
fish to venture from their hiding places
in drifts, into the open water, where
they may be easily caught by the pa
tient and persistent fisherman, says
the Electrical Experimenter.
The device consists merely of an
electric lamp incased in a strong glass
container, float to regulate the depth
of the glass, coil of wire and a few
batteries to energize the lamp. The
wires are insulated from the water by
length of rubber tubing and the bat
teries stored in d portable box on
shore. The flexibility of the tubing,
however, does not permit 1t TO bend I'M
der the stress of flowing water. A
small switch mounted on the outside
of the box completes or opens the cir
cult to the lamp at will.
When the fisherman is ready for op-
erations he sets his float at the proper
place and drops the lamp into the wa
ter He then allows his line to hang
alongside the lamp and proceeds to
make himself comfortable. The fish
soon crowd around to view the elec-
trical display and when one attempts
to relieve the hook of its bait. the
angler pulls him In. After all of the
fish at one place have been drawn from
their hiding places, the fisherman turns
off his light and draws il shoreward.
The tubing is now coiled and placed
with the lamp and float In the box con-
tanning the batteries and, picking up
his box and fishing tackle, the merry
angler proceeds TO invade another
choice spot where the fish have as yet
not been introduced to the wonders of
electricity.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
This Prevents ssa.lekness.

Enconra ging tests have recently
been made by an eastern inventor with
a self-adjusfing berth for steamships.
In its present form the device has
somewhat the appearance Of a lawn
or porch swing set Ia a reclining POSI-
ton. but although IL might be EN-
ployed IN such capacities II is primar-
fly intended 10 provide n level yibra-
iiOnless bed for steamer passengers.
The bunk Is suspended at the head
and foot from an angular beam.
which in turn. is hung from the cross
bar Of the supporting frame. The
arrangement permits the bed 10 re.
main level at all times. regardless OF
either the longitudinal or lateral mo-
lions Of a vessel. Furthermore. the
vibrations of the engines and pro-
pellers are not transmitted 10 the oe-
cupant Of a suspended berth. The ap-
paratus was tried out aud commended
by passengers and officers aboard a
steamer plying between New York and
Norfolk. The device Is protected by
patents.-Popular Mechanics Maya
zine.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
4oayIIoht Saving" Works Well.

daylight saving was success In
Austrla-Hungary. reports United States
Consul General Albert Halstead from
Vienna. Commenting on the results OF
the daylight saving" experiment,
which began April 30 and finished Sep
TENDER 30 last, he says that it proved
most beneficial TO the health OF the
Viennese due to the extra sunlight In
working hours, and also did much to
save expense for lighting. 1t is cal
culated. he reports. that in Vienna
alone the people consumed 158,000.000
cubic feet OF gas less and saved S142,.
600. The city of Vienna required H.
100000 cubic feet of gas less for street
lighting.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Woman at the Gate.

Differences of opinion regarding the
meaning of the woman at the open
gate, on one of the new United States
silver pieces, are numerous. One wri-
ter has it that she is out looking for
the children who had promised not to
"stir from the yard" another that she
Is looking for the coming man; anoth-
er that she came out to see the new
furniture neighbor across the road
Is getting in, and so on. OF course.
what 1t really means is that, in this
progressive twentieth century woman
is emerging from cramped environment
into larger opportunity. There is eio-
quent symbolism in the woman at the
open gate.-Christian Science Monitor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Wives Are Real Home Lovers
BY LAURA JEAN LlHBEY.

of this school and place them in an
other one or possibly go to n new place
altogether She endeayors to make her
husband realize the disadvantage of
having no home of his own.
The disadvantage of the life he is
forcing his family to lead never really
dawns on him until misfortune, on ac-
count of it, strikes himself. If he has
hacking cough. his landlord, sus-
picious that he might be getting tuber-
culosis, raises his rent to such a figure
in order TO get rid of him that he is
obliged to pack up. The same hack
ing cough is a decided hindrance with
other agents. They turn him down. He
realizes as he never did before what it
would mean to have home of his own
where he could cough at will, with no
one to interfere.
When man weds and he has sue
ceeded in getting even small start in
the world, ii should be his ambition
to get a home. If success attends his
business career, it is always an easy
matter to move from an unpretentious
home to more commanding one. A
wise man knows that all the money he
pays out for rent is lost to him In the
after years. All that he invests in Il
home is laying up a good investment
for the future. He can beautify it as
much as he will; make II a veritahle
Eden. Children who grow up in an
atmosphere of their own home have
the love of home inculcated in them.
1t is sad enough to move about or
board where there are young sons. 1t
is sadder still If there are daughters
growing into womanhood.
Copyright, 1860
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
coRBETT LOSES THE FIGHT!
Many May Think Pugilist's Defeat BY
Fitxsimmons Was in the Nature
Of Judgment.

II l were superstitious man |
might give undue weight 10 the follow
ing incident as Il bad omen. Just be-
fore Corbett had met Sullivan and
while be was in training he bought a
collie for $10-a wonderfully pugna-
eious dog. which would tackle any
thing. There was one thing on earth
that Ned loved. and only one, and that
was Corbett. And Jim loved the dog
for his bravery. Ned always slept at
the end of his masters bed and If any
body approached the room he would
give a terrible growl. In a word, he
was Corbett's protector. Ned was
Corbett's constant companion during
training for the Sullivan fight and
went with him to New Orleans. Then
he travelled everywhere with his vic
torious master and made his appear
ance on the stage with him in the
training scene in GENTLEMAN Jack"
II was Ned's growls that aroused the
camp one night when Corbett was
training for the Mitchell fight to the
fact that some persons had climbed up
II
IL they were there to MAIN or hurt
Corbett. In fact, when they we're dis
covered and shot at, they shot back.
OF course, Ned was the hero Of the af-
fair.
When we went TO Europe Jim lent
Ned TO John W. Norton and he re-
manned with that man until Norton
died.
When Corbett went TO Carson he
forgot all about Ned. partly from the
fact. suppose, that his brother Harry
had brought from San Francisco a
Jim had now conceived deep affec-
ton. Not knowing this. I thought It
would be a good idea 10 take Ned with
me when I should join Corbctt AT Car
son. paid Ned's expenses across the
continent in the baggage car. took good
care Of him and anticipated great
pleasure in introducing him to Corbett
again. found Jim sitting with the
beautiful collie dog In his lap. Ned,
furiously Jealous. sprnng at the throat
Of the dog who had supplnnted him In
his old masters affections. and they
had terrible row until Corbett saw
agely pulled them apart and kicked
Ned out Of the door Into the deep
snow. That night Corbett. who slept
In cottage opposite the little hotel
where we were training. took the col.
lie and went 10 bed. and the next
morning. outside OF Corbett's door.
with his nose on the sill. was Ned
frozen sfiff And Corbett lost the
fight Prom "The Fighting Man." by
william A. Brady.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Had l but known what now ! know
That went to school so long ago,
j should have made the most of days
I wasted in a hundred ways.
/ should have early buckled in
A little lead on life to win;
I should have known how much 1t
meant
To gather learning as l went;
And all the things that | despised
And left neglected, I'd have priced.
Were / once more to go to school
I'd learn each theorem and rule;
Although 1t made me twist and squirm
With honor / would start the term;
I'd do the simpler lessons well.
And then when harder tasks befell
To master them I'd be equipped;
twas there so often that l slipped;
Though eagerly / yearned to play,
I'd get my studies every day.
No rule or lesson now | know
Was hard. unless I'd made 1t so;
And when | studied as I should
And closed the day with markings
good
with speed and ease always wrought
The problems that tomorrow brought,
And had known what now know
| should have studied long ago
For | have learned at bitter cost
The lessons that had aad lost.
The American boy.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Finds New Plants in China.

Many new fruits, flowers. vegetables
and trees, believed to be adaptable to
the United States, have been gathered
during a three-year expedition to
China made by Frank N Meyer, plant
explorer of the department of agri-
culture. Mr.. Meyer went through GEN.
trail China 1000 miles on foot to the
borders of Tibet, touching some sec
tons never before visited by white
man. The most important discovery,
probably, was the jujuge tree, which
bears heavy crop of brownish fruit,
delicious when fresh and forming
when dried confection similar to the
Persian date.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Wise and Otherwise.

There are about 1900 gas plants in
this country.
Oil of cedar is one of the anti-mos-
quito drugs.
New York is spending $330,000,00O
on subway construction.
The white poplar has been used as
a natural lightning rod.
About LOO kinds of insects make
their homes in the oak tree.
Serbia is said to lead in centenari-
ans, and Ireland is a close second.
Rural schools in Ohio are to intro
duce courses in etiquette and table
manners.
Argentina Is constructing a single ir-
rigation system which will cost $780,
100000.
A factory in France drives turbines
with water from a reservoir on a
mountain 600 feet above it.
A burglar on being frightened from
a building in Exeter, y. H., fed, leay-
ing an automobile behind him.
The tusks of an African elephant
sometimes weigh as much as 100
pounds, and reach nine feet in length.
1t requires more than century for
a cedar tree to grow large enough to
yield a thirty-foot telephone pole.
One hundred and fifty hosiery and
knit goods mills in Philadelphia pro-
duce $15,O00,000 worth of material an
nually.
L. II. Berry, of Atchison, Kan, who
is past middle age and is not a clergy
man. says he never uttered a profane
word.
A motion picture camera that uses
glass plates instead of films and also
can be used to project pictures has
been invented in Europe for amateurs.
The Republican vote in Eldred town
ship, Penn, has increased 100 per
cent; last year the township had one
Republican and this year it has two.
A new French three-handed watch
tells both twelye-hour and twenty-four
hour time, one hour hand being used
for each kind on separate dials, while
a single minute hand does for both.
Minnesota, which has kept a thrifty
hand ON many of it's natural resources,
will receive for a quarter just ended
$250,00O in royalties from iron ore
mines, the money going to the per-
manent school and other state trust
funds.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Just Facts.

Flirts laugh at love and love laughs
at flirts.
OF two evils choose neither; both
will turn out bad.
+, Being yellow dog isn't as bad as
being called cur.
The muscles of the human jaw exert
a force of 534 pounds.
The Brazilian coconut palm lives
from 600 to 700 years.
The reputation of many pulled up
cigar goes up In smoke.
It's wise boy who knows enough to
laugh at his fathers jokes.
Most mems intentions are several
laps ahead of their actions.
II man Is afraid to think for him
self he should get married.
It's well to investigate an oil well
that won't bear looking into.
People seldom tell you how much or
how little they think Of you.
Amsterdam has been given the first
crematory in the Netherlands.
There are 4s2,721 civil service en-
ployees working for Uncle Sam.
The health is generally greatly I'M
proved after an attack Of govt.
The act Of forgiving doesn't always
take away the power Of memory.
Difference between courage and fool.
hardness is determined by results.
The Mexican seacoast ON the Pa
cific and the Gulf IT California is 4.574
miles
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

owning the roof which covers them
men who get restless if they live in a
place over twelve months, and want
to pick up and leave, declaring they'll
stagnate unless they go to fields new
and pastures green" Such wives are
always moving from post to pillar.
They feel so sure that they'll be on
the move that they do not attempt to
make new aequaintances or even to
put their best foot forward in a social
way. Such wife loses courage when
she's obliged to take her children out
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

altar TO their eNn
homes. 1t is the
fond dream of al
most every wom-
an TO have a place
which she can call
h e very o W n.
Many are not as
ambitious as 9TH
ers. A tiny cot
tage would suffice
and be dear TO the
wife who Graves a
home. be it ever
so humble. 1t al
ways seems as If
the women who
yearn for a home
IN 0 5 t get hus-
bands who dom
care q rap about
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Knew nls Money bv the scent.

How real life pIaglanzes from fe-
ton was again shown az Aldcrshoi
when n sergeant charged another y.
G. o. with stealing his money wallet.
Says the account: Professor stat.
ed that he lost his sergeants mesa
where he was able 90 small all the
treasury notes taken during the day.
lie recognized one rs bis by It's per
fume. II bad been kept 10 the wal.
Jet with a scent sachet given 10 him
by his wlle."--London Globe.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
A Real Innovation.

"You can get almost anything In
one of these big department stores"
Eyes. They are wonderful places.
l wouldn't be surprised If they were
to add matrimonial bureaus and fur
nish mates for single persons"
THAT would be a fine scheme. pro-
vided they also had an exchange de-
partment with competent divorce
lawyer in charge"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
How "Rubberso Were Produced.

"Rubbers," as Americans have
named them, were the invention OF
Charles Goodyear, father of the man
who helped produce the Goodyear welt
machine. In 1888 ii was found that
India rubber, dissolved in turpentine
and mixed with lampblaclz. would give
a waterproof surface to leather. But
the leather so treated was subject to
atmosphere changes. heat causing il to
melt and cold to crack. Mr.. Goodyear
mixed sulphur with the other com
bination and produced rubber
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
coeoa From the Enemy,s country.

A cargo of 100 tons of cocoa re-
Gently arrived in London from the
former German colony Of Cameroons.
Before the war the colony was Ger
many's chief cocoa-producing colony,
and from Cameroons and Togoland
she derived something like 400 tons
o year
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
SOME SMILES
Exaggerated Sense Of Possession.

"1he AXIS some
people put on u
Yes
There's Dub
waite.
"W hat about
him p
"He has only
81 deposited In a
$50, 600, 900 insti-
tuition, yet he
speaks of tbs
president as my
banker "
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
The Way of the Amateur.

"How is higgins getting on with
his vegetable gardenT
Hes enthusiastic about it-works
in it every day himself. BY the way.
he asked me not TO forget to give him
the address Of the market huckster l
deal with"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
The Happy life.

Mrs. Calder never seems to have
any servant problem"
do you know wbyT
mo"
"She's never at home long enough
to find out whether she has or not"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
A Punetured Enterprise.

$50 the submarine is going to make
a dash home"
Eyes. If the enemy does not put a
period to its trip"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
At the Weddinn.

you know. the beginning Of the
happy pairs acquaintance was when
he offered her an umbrella TO keep
her new hat from getting ruined"
81 see. He was her rain beau and
that is why she carried n shower
bouquet"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Usual Explanation.

Before the recent election Mr..
Twobble said his victory was assured"
"Yet, he was badly defeated. How
does he account for that?'
HE says 1t was due to combina-
ton of circumstances over which he
had no control"
Meaning"
"He didn't get enough votes"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

IMITATION IS slHcEREsT FLATTERY
but like counterfeit money tho imitar
ton has not the worth Of the original
Insist on la Creole" Hair Dressing
It's the original. Darkens your hair IN
the natural way. but contains no dye.
Price ti.00.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

my friend, fear you are slightly
In error"
Permit me to shake your hand.
SIR"
But why?"
"You are the first man I ever ar
gued with who didn't tell me ] was
all wrong"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Expediency.

"Your honor, |
don't need a law
yer. .
you'd better
have one. You
may be convicted,
you know"
"What / mean,
your honor, is that
| can be convict
ed just as well
without one"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
RED, ROUGH, PIMPLY SKIN
Quickly Cleared By cutieura Soap and
Ointment. Trial Free.

You may rely on these fragrant
super-creamy emollients to care for
your akin. scalp. hair and hands. Moth
ing better 10 clear the skin OF plmples.
blotches. redness and roughness. the
scalp OF dandruH and itching and the
hands of chapping and soreness.
Free sample each by mall with Book
Address postcard. Cuticnra. Dept. l.
Boston. Sold eyerywhere.--Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Easily Located.

81 have an engagement to meet my
wife downtown"
did she name the placer"
NO
"The timer
mo-
"Then how do you expect to find
herr.
my wife's methodieal little wom-
an. She's usually at the same movie
theater at the same hour every after
noon.n
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Anuric cures Baelache, Lumbago,
Rheumatism. Send i0c. DR.. Y. VI. Pierea.
Buffalo. n. Y, for large trial package
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

''Homei homei Why did I leave thee?
Dear, dearest, loved home.
Home. home, l cannot forget thee
Though I may far from thee roam.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

F. C. Elmer Of Cleveland has made
a fortune selling nye-cent pies.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

yep. they fired me offsn the teami
But | put a couple OF bricks In their
bali before blowed II upl"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

II nine wives out of ten had their
way about it, they would step from the
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Russia is large producer Of as
bcstos.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Copyright, 1850
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-11

Silk and Cotton Shifting, 80 inches
wide, 43c yard.
/ lot of All Silk Crepe De Chine;
worth $1..75 yard. Sale $1.12Ia yard.
Ten per cent discount on all Wool
Dress Goods and Suitings. This
means big saving as the old prices
prevail.
Ten per cent discount on all Silk
for Dresses, Skirts, Waists and Trim
mings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-11

Shifting Silk for Men and Women.
Regular $1.00 and $125 grades, at
88e and $1.08 per yard.
/ lot SO inch Fancy Silk; worth
$3.50 yard. To close, 58c yard.
pieces Sport Stripe Pongee, 80
inches wide Sale 8sc yard.
Silk and Cotton Dress Goods; worth
45c and 75c yard. Special 38c and
Csc yard.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-11
SILKS AND WOOL GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES


highest
n
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-11
WASH COO
e Muslin Under1

Bargains in Remnants and
short lengths.
Small lot of Colored Mercer
lied Petticoats to close at
Csc each.
One lot of Ripplette Rompers,
Toe values, Sale Csc.
One lot of Childrerfs Hats at
10c each.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-11

Boys Colored Russian Suits,
long and short sleeves, Gal.
atea, kindergarten Cloth,
Poplin and Linen, former.
ly priced $1.00 to $500;
Sale SOC.
Children's Oliver Twist
Dresses in white and col.
ors, 2 to 6 years, SOC goods
to close at Csc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-11

ALL THE FOLLOWING
GOODS At 1919 DISCOUNT
Fine Lingerie Kimouos, Silk
and Cotton Petticoats, Chill.
dren's and Misses Dresses in
white and colored materials,
Children's Coats, Summer
Headwear and Colored Cot
ton Wash Goods.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-01
ALLEGED SHOOTER RECOVERING.
Frank Colletti's Condition Shows Contin-
ued Improvement.

Quincy, Mass, Feb. l--An inquest is
being held on the death of Mrs. J6-
sephine Coletti OF Hayden street, West
Quincy, who was fatally shot on the
night of Jan. 20. If Frank Colletti, hus-
band of the dead woman, continues to
recover as rapidly as he has done during
the past week, he will probably be ar
raigned in court before the end of the
present week The police viii charge
him with murder.
Mrs. Colletti was shot three times in
the head back of the right ear and Col
letti himelsf has a bullet iusideh is head
at the present time. When he was
brought 10 the City hospital the night
of the shooting, il was thought he would
die any minute. The bullet. however, did
not strike the brain, but followed the
bone of the skull and lodged in the mas
told bone The police charge that Col
letti shot his wife and then shot him
self.
Il is understood that Colletti's defense
will be that a third party did the shoot
ing The shooting was done out doors
in a field near the Colletti house on Hay
den street Colletti and his wife were
walking from the West Quincy railroad
station at the time and had almost
reached home.