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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

to the enjoyment Of speculation and
chance. For the qualification Of this
instinct / do not know any more In
teresting study than the phlox when,
one resorts to seeds for the growth Of
plants. OF course, the staid. regular
garden worker will resort to cuttings.
because no one can guess, even APP.
proximately, what will come from the
seed venture. ....
But there is lot Of fun in taking
the seeds and watching the results.
They may be anything, from perverse
and hayward floral child to the light
Of the garden when 1t Is left to first
principles for Its start in life.
The phlox Drummondi is the arst
parent Of the family. 1t was found
growing wild In Texas back in 1884.
and since that time 1t has grown In
popularity. Essentially garden flow.
err, it fully justifies the use Of the
Greek name because it is literally a,
flame Of light. There is no question
but that It Is far better for having
been planted In the fall. At the frst
hint Of spring 1t will start its growth,
and the hard treatment Of rough vim
ter will not serveft to deter it in Its de-
termination to help brighten the world.
The one thing that phlox will not
stand is heavy clay soil. Planted
along walls and hedges, with borders
and in places where, the irregular size
of Tire plants s ~
there is nothing more cncoA.~-- SonIl
life to the garden vista than the simple
DhlOx. &s&. sj
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
JAPANESE GARDENS POPULAR.
BY ELIZABETH VAN REnTHUvsEN

BY ELIZABETH VAN BENTHUysEN
Just another way of saying that one
may make pretty garden with conf
paratively little to put In it is t.szsall
attention to the Japanese idea 40
value Of space in decorative effect. '@
1t is shown in the Japanese garden,
which, during this fall, Is coming into
considerable vogue. Nippon art has
long taken the garden as its chief
working ground. When Travellers,
pushing curlously through the door
that Commodore Perry kicked open.
to the untold benefit Of the unwilling
natives, first knew the island empire,
they called 1t the Flowery kingdom.
On all sides were to be found little
gardens-the individual effort Of Jap.
anese town dwellers. What most
gained attention was the fact that
these bright spots, giving a colorful
effect to the entire communities, we're
made by smartly placing very few
plants and flowers In artistic vessels.
and by relieving the blank spaces with
funny figures, carved to represent men
or animals.
The wooden frog in the center of the
little Japanese plot had all of the
space it needed, and the few others
scattered about in seemingly careless,
but actually very careful, arrange"
ment, managed to fit into the plan to
leave the impression of lot of color
where really a handful of flowers gave
the effect. j
The same idea was to be found In
their houses. where one daring, color
full drawing had an entire wall to it.
self, forcing the unoccupied space TO
take on a decorative task that would
not have been esteemed possible in
other lands. -, a
One Of the popular. figures Of the
Japanese garden that Is being very
much used because it so truly repre-
sents real Japanese idea, is the stone
lantern, carved in numerous styles,
from the roughly chiseled effort of
mere amateur to the most elaborate
design Of q skilled artisan.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
SPEEDWAY RACING A BORE.
Writer Thinks Crowds Are Drawn to
Them in the Hope Of Seeing
4 Smashup.

How for wrong was the autoist who
once remarked that most folk are
drawn to automobile speedway races
by the hope of seeing someone killed?
1t is the thrills 1t generates; the
science 1t calls into play or the pleas
ure it affords that usually draw
crowds to athletic contests. But long.
distance speedway racing is the one So
called sport that is almost devoid Of
sensations; it Is contest where the
spirit Of contest seems almost totally
absent; a spectacle that provokes no
real excitement after the first few. min
utes. 1t becomes mon0tonOus thing
to watch long before the end has been
reached.
And yet year after year thousands
Of persons attend these speedway
races. True the major portion Of each
crowd witnesses such races for the
first and last time. 1t comes to see
what can be seen--and it never comes
back. Its place is taken the next year
by another "once-but-no-more" crowd.
But there are "repeaters some per-
sons do go back year after year to see
the speed demons in their races against
time-and against death.
Automobile road racing has its
thrills. Dash races on>a speedway
create some real shivery feelings
along the spinal column. Both are
real contests where the man element
actually enters; where n race Is q
race. But those 100 or 200 or 800 mile
races around speedway are nothing
but professions; little more than tests
Of motors and tires; q boresome exhi-
bitiOn to an extreme.
And yet there are some people who
attend all the big speedway events.
What draws them there? Was the
man right? Is it that the morbid hope
Of seeing a frIghtful smashup urges
them through the gates and into the
stands ?-Exchange.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
Huntino Crows; Hurt Himself.

:, AIiddletown, n. Y.---Georgu Ncill. a
farmer Of Jeffersonviile, took his gun
and went ont to shoot crows which
were railing his co1nfield. AS he was
about to raise his gun to fire at a
crow the weapon was discharged, send
inS the charge into his foot and shoot
ing off one Of his toes. besides badly
ipiuring his foot. The farmer. then
ha,nessetl his team and drove several
miles to have a surgeon dress the
wound. -r. -. I, r.. @E
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
HOUSE PLANTS IN WINTER
BY [. N. BENNINGTON.

Among the most beautiful and salts
factory house plants for winter are
palms. They are very strong and
hardy, and with the observation OF a
few simple rules can be kept green
and vigorous all winter. More palms
are killed by Overheating than by cold.
They should have temperature OF be-
tween 30 and 60 degrees. II 1t Is not
convenient to have any room in the
house kept as cool at this, stand them
In the corner farthest from the ra-
diat0r, as close as possible to the light,
but not in the glazing sun.
The worst enemy Of the PLANTS Is
dust. Owing to its smooth leaves. the
palm can be readily kept free from
this. Its leaves should be washed
with soft sponge and lukewarm wa
ter.
The watering Of the plants is Of
great interest. The great danger Is
g, that the housewife will be too gener-
Gus in this respect. 1t Is difficult to
give definite rule. Generally speak"
ing, the earth in the pot should be
kept moist, but not wet. If the room
Is kept at high temperature, the plant
will require more water than In a
cool place.. But winter should be a
time Of rest for the plant. 1t should
not do much growing, and therefore
n0urishment ond water should be given
sparingly. It is easy to soak the soil
Of a plant, but hard to dry 1t, once
thoroughly wet. 't,
Neither a palm, or any other plant,
should ever be put in a glazed pot. II
IN ornamental pot is desired, the earth
en- pot should be set inside. A porous
pot absorbs and evaporates the mols-
ture. while in glazed pot the earth
grows sour and unfit for even very
hardy plants. There should be, n hole
in the bottom of the pot, over which
a stone, q bit of broken crOclSery or
something similar should be laid. This
will keep the earth from filling it up,
and the surplus water will trickle out
beneath. A few humps Of common
charcoal at the bottom Of the pot will
prevent the roots from rotting. and
powdered charcoal mixed with the
earth has the same effect, keeping the
bottom from turning sour. ...
, Having temperature and moisture
right. the next enemy Of the plant Is
parasites, such rs fungi and insects.
Many little insect pests infest the
palm. Some Of these are destroyed by
washing the leaves with sponge and
soft brush. using clean water only.
Those that cannot be destroyed In
this way. such as scales, can be quick
ly dispatched by tobacco juice diluted
with water. Any tobacconist or cigar
manufacturer will give you all the
ribs of tobacco leaves you want. Put
q handful of these in quart Of water
and boil. Wash the leaves with this,
and If you put in little whale-oil
soap, it will be more effective. OF
course, there are many insecticides
used by florists, but this is a cheap,
simple remedy, which Is just as ef-
fective as any other. Being vege-
table poison, no great care Is required
In handling or using the tobacco juice,
whereas paris green and other min
eral poisons should be applied with the
greatest precaution, as even a slight
overdose will scorch the leaves and
thereby ruin the Plant.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
Sent Woman Cigars.

Milwaukee. Former Federal Judge
atkins still has an office in the federal
pudding, and goes up there frequently.
a aes other day he carefully wrapped
p book, intending to, send 1t to q
,onai, in Maine, but did not address
Forgetting that 1t was not addressed.
Ibid II on the table IN the court \.
ssenger,s room, thinking that y oi ny
messenger, would mail Il for MN. Y
ln the meantime. q package OF ciYals1s
iyel foi; Judge jenkins, and Stns
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
New puneture.Proof Tire Idea.

One Of the newest ideas In puncture'
proof auto tires is designed upon the
same principle that re-enforced con-
crete structures are built. A frame
work lis manufactured in tube form
from strong elastic vegetable fiber. q
special substanceis then poured IL to
All M the frame while hot. AZ solili-
fies n cooling and abecomes elfAstics and
strong enough tor ~ AT 13ost road
Isl Visa It clatined ~ be napfe
durable than ae i,olid rNbl III ~ L 4 Ius4
also mare eia ne scol3lf III tgn "a \
~ alling III q y 4 \ Il 4 4 M s.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
Flushing Does Not Remove Scale.

Flushing a radiator and cooling sys.
tenn does not remove the scale and
slime; left there by, the water. Take
two pounds Of washing soda, dissolve
with hot water and pour into radiator
through strainer as it dissolves. When
this is done run the car three or four
hours and then drain cooling system.
Do not allow 1t to cool In radiator.
Then fill with fresh water. If the en-.
CINE has just been overhauled. the
pump is probably in good condition:
This will be shown by heat descending
in radiator. If bottom is cool while
top is hot the pump has failed.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
FOR NARROW ALLEY
Special Door That Makes Admis-
sion to Garage Less
Difficult.
HAS ITS OPENING AT SIDE
Chief Part Of IL CONSTRUCTION 10 q
Platform Supported BY Wheels. ,
Running on a Curved Track
Cost Of Building Not ~
a- Great.

The problem Of building a garage
that Is accessible to, one driving a
motor even though II opens on an. al.
ley so narrow that u car cannot back
out Of the, structure, has been-solved
by designing door ut the side in.
stead Of the end " the garage. The
hinged edge Of the door is farthest from
the alley. Projecting from, and fas-
tened to, the inner side of the door near
its free edge is a platform that lies
close to the ground and is supported
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
carina for the Car.

II Realizing that the good appearance
Of their cars in owners hands has
much to do with popular impression
concerning their qualities, a number
of manufacturers are supplying cans
Of body polish as regular equipment.
Dealers instructions and even letters
to new owners emphasize the impor-
lance Of taking proper care Of the I'm
ish Of the car, especially through the
consistent use of preparation that Is
designed to preserve its luster.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

Ing double curve In its center. From
one side of this curve extends large
irregular hook; from the opposite side
small hook. TO remove tire. the
wheel Is lacked up about two inches
and with the aid Of the handle as a
pry, the large hook Is worked under
the tire until it engages the rim. The
handle is then inserted in its socket
ut the end Of the tool and pressed over
against the hub. by turning the wheel
back and forth the. lower end Of the
tool is made to strike the earth repeat
edly, gradually forcing the tire of. To
replace the tire it is Debated and part.
ly put on by hand. Then the small
hook on the tool is inserted to engage
the wheel rim. BY turning the wheel
back and forth AS before, the tire is
gradually forced into position.--POpu-
lar Mechanics Magazine.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
soeedino in Rio de ,Janiero.

Claim may be made that nowhere
In South America do automobiles run
so rapidly as in Rio de Janeiro, and
in few other cities are they as nu-
merous. The many circular and gradu-
ally lengthening boulevards In and
about the Brazilian capital prove ideal
tracks. There is 0speed limit. but it
Is rarely observed, and double drive
ways diminishing the danger of col
lisions, but Of course not entirely pre-
venting them. :
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
Alssino Valves.

OF course when you hear Kissing
that comes from escaping compress
sion you naturally think Of valve grind
ing. But it does not always follow.
A small piece Of grit may become fas-
tened to q valve head surface and pre-
vent the valve from seating tightly.
or a variation stem adjustment by VI
bration may cause the valve to seat
imperfectly, and in either case there
will be q kissing sound.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

horizontal. The other electrode Is q
round rod in the center Of the pro-
peller-disk elctrode. The gases are ex.
hausted from the spark-plug recess
with such force as to whirl them
around and between the two cleo.
trodes, carrying all carbon particles
with them.--Popular Science Monthly.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

messenger arrived rs well. He took
the box of cigars into the judge, where
upon the Judge, thinking it was the
book package, addressed it to Maine
and it was sent off.
Later the box Of cigars was returned
from Maine. d,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
Gasoline Economy.

Most drivers Of automobiles use more
gasoline than their cars need. Instead
Of cussing the Standard on pirates,
spend half an hour In ascertaining how
little gasoline You can use without loss
Of driving power. One must learn this
Tor himSei1, ~ the sellers Of cars seem
not ~ know, md assuredly d0 n6t cAfs.s
Chicago Tribune.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
Auto Horn Alive.

Trenton. NJ flames Il. Breese has
trained his prize Dalmatian dog to act
as nm auto horn. Tho dog sits on the
front seat OF the machine, and when
ever his master nudges. the dog barks
furiously. 4. n, 4}.ss. NJ
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
& Another trick " Fate. !

ii Rochester, y ohm Nv l,ittat Zer,
VINO returned recently unlIp rIned fter,
4 years service in tlie trenches n. liii
france, suffered cOncussi0t, Of N the
brain III d football game here recently.s
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

motion Of the ex.
haust gases to re.
move carbon par.
ticles from the
electpdes. as soon
as formed. One
Of the electrodes
Is shaped like o
nr0nol1ar lvi n q
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
HANDY TIRE REMOVER.
SIMPLE TOOL DOES WORK WITH!
OUT CAUSING DAMAGE.
Would Seem Destined to Have Place
in the Equipment Of All Auto.
mobile Drivers.

An autom0bile-tire tool which is so
designed AS not to damage the inner
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
MAKES EXHAUST GASES WORK
BY a Whirlino Motion Carbon Par.
~tieies Are At Once Removed
From the Electrodes.

Differing from oil other spark plugs.
this new device relies on the whirling
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

t ub = when re-
III owing y tire.
consists Of two
iron parts: q
straight, rem o V.
able handle, and
an irreg gu larly.
s,hanafl hnr hau.,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
low THE BRITISH BROUGHT Down
Two MIGHTY ZEPPELIN RAIDERS

London Turned out in Its Night Clothes to Watch 1hrro sne,
aee Of Ba'e Between Great Arships From Germany and
Flock OF Defending Aerepa'es and Land Guns-people
Showed No Fright and Millions cheered When One
invader Shot to Earth Mass of Flames
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
CONSIDER THE PALox

g.. N; RENN,NGToN.s
Ev6 assts tell us ahat there Is
IN ell nnkind that leads
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

This Side Door, to which 4 Low Plat.
form Supported by Wheels 10 At.
taehed. Makes q Garage Facing on
q Marrow Alley Easily Accessible.
by wheels that run on curved truck
embedded In the ground. To put up
cor. 1t is driven through the open door
until it's hind wheels rest on the plat
form. The door Is then swung around
carrying the rear Of the car with 1t.
BY reversing the procedure the car
can be backed into the alley easily.
The cost Of constructing this door is
not great.-Popnlar Mechanics Maya
zine.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

a match to q now incandcscent gas
burner She slid down toward the
ground, and 1t all, happened In about
fifteen seconds. g-..
u made for the spot where she fell.
ana found her huge heap Of broken
metal. There was smoldGring In some
places, Shortly aftcrward The fire
brigade arrived on the scene and the
hose was played Oh her for some
time" s| p. -|
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07
Where They Play Tcday
How They Stand.
GOLDEN WEDDING OF ROYALTY.

London, July 5.-An avent which, in "the days before the war;" would have been the occasion for an inter esting celebration, but which in these days of national strife and turmoil was permitted to pass almost un- noticed, was the golden wedding anni- yersary today of the Prince and Prin- cess Christian. Tie princess is a daughter of the late Queen Victoria and an aunt of the present king.
 No member of the British royal family has been more active in relief work during the present great conflict than has Princess Christian, who, many years ago, earned the sobriquet of "the royal nurse." Her many years of practical experience in relieving the sufferings of the poor, added to her experience in executive work as presi dent of the Royal British Nurses as sociation, eminently qualified her to take a leading part in the organized relief work of the present war. She attends daily meetings of innumerable committees, and insists upon thresh- ing out every detail of the work in which they are engaged. Frequently, too, she pays prolonged surprise visits to the hospitals and relief stations in London and vicinity, and, in fact, seems to consider it to be her duty to take the Army Medical department itself under her wing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07
BELGIAN VETERAN
 QUITS GUARDSMEN

Little Rock, July 6.-Company M of Harrison would like to know the whereabouts of Latresse, the Belgian veteran who enlisted with the com pany at Harrison. He left camp early in the week, saying that he was going to the hospital But he did net re- port at the hospital, and he has not returned to camp. It looks like a case of desertion. An example will prob ablv be made of him should he be found.
 Latresse is said to be a most like able fellow. He was great favorite with the boys. He sang in five languages, and gave most entertain ing accounts of his experience on the firing line in Europe. One finger was shot off, and he bears the scars of other wounds gotten at the front. He was in the bloody campaign about the Ypres salient, and judging from his wounds must have been in thick of the fray
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07
TENNIS TOURNEY
 COMES I) CLOSE WITH FINALS TODAY
Walters and Smith to Play fo.' Mems Singles Cham
 pioasIlip of the South.

..emphis, july 6.-D2nglaa Waters and carleton Smith, both Of New Orleans, today won their way into tn finals for the tennis singles championship of the South, and wifi meet tomorrow in t1e ftrals match shat will tell the tale.
 Wa.ters today Gefct1d Phelps of New Orleans in 70 sa-l...-ftnals, -, G-3, 2-6, 6-2, a1d Sra.5h eli,nina*ed Emerscn, G-1 4-6. G-1 2-3. G-3.
 Earlier in the day Ph.lpa won h;5 match fron! Marks G.! I6-S mi Wat ters wen eTer Adoua Of Dallas 6-4, 6-4 ia fourth round play
 Miss Irving Murphy Of New Orleans southern and western 7vomen's cham- p.on, and Miss Marie Lo9e1dra, also ci New Orleans, will stage the dc, ciding match fer the wcm n's cham 9oio1ship at te-.1.s singles for the Scntl for 1916. Each wen her matca today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear There is only way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness IS caused by an intianed condition of the mu- cous lining of the Eustach Tube. When this tube is intamed you have a rumbling sound lnperfect hearing. and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the result and unless the inflammation be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condi- tion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine ca ses out of ten are caused by Catarrh. wl.ich is nothing but an 'nilamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One HuL, red Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catari h) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
 F !. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo. Ohio
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take lIalrs Fanily Pills for constipa ;ion
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07
rAFDONS INNOCENT NEGRO

Little Rock, July 6.-Governor Hays has pardoned John Collinse negro, who was originally sentenced to hang in the spring of 1912, for killing Deputy Sheriff Mark Var brough, September 25, 1911 On ap- peal, the case was reversed and Apr! Z5, 1912, he was convicted Of second degree murder and given 21 years
 The petition for pardon is signed by nearly all county officers and strong iy supported by w. T. Yarbrough, 2 cousin cf the deceased, who says the shot which killed his cousin was fired by a negro named Jones, and that it is the general belief that Collins is inno-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07

Horses used by the United States cavalry must be thoroughly trained in war tactics. The animal must not only learn to stand steady under fire, but he must know just how to turn at the right moment when the bridle is hanging loose over his mane. how to lie down and get up and a score of other minor details which are combined !n his complete educa- ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07
RAILROAD PORTER KILLED.

Shep Reeder, negro, aged about 2S years, son of tenants on the Barrow place near here, and Who was em- plcyed as train porter, died at sherman, Texas, yesterday morning from injuries received a few days ago in a train accident. The body will arrive here tomorrow, for interment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07
How They stand.

Memphis, Julv 6.-New Orl ans punched aits in three innings todaY and won over Memphis. 3 to 1. Ed mcndson scored two of the Pelicans and scored on Thomas single, and another in the ninth when As came ia on Sylvester's hit
 Score R H r New Orleans Oo0 loo 1o1-3 g J Memphis . ..... o01 09o 00o--1 6 1
 Smith and Higgins; Barger and Ruel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07
TO CALL OUT RESERVES,
Former Regular Army Men to Be
 Summoned for Service.

Washington, Juyl 6.-The war de- partment announced tonight that it soon would call out the regular army reserves to fill up the ranks of the new organization of regulars provided for by the army reorganization act. The reserves consist principally of men who have been honorably dis charged from the service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-07
1G0 MINERS ENTOMBED.

Rove, via Paris, July 6,-More than 100 miners have peen buried in thres sulphur mines near Caitanissetta Socily. The disaster seems to have been due 10 ce,luric influences. The work of rescne is being hurriedly organized.