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Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

bpttu.
1t is interesting to compute what velocity these
French darts might have attained in free space This
of course only be Appropriated because we do
know their exact shape material and weight, the
height from which they were dropped.
II they were dropped from a distance of a mile UP
their velocity in free hat u.s. considering the air
on the earth absent would probably have been only
about 500 feet second II from four miles up only it
would have been 1900 feet second In fact for these
darts to acquire the speed of rife bullet from
dropping they must have been let fall from distance
ten miles in the air. And this estimate negects
entirely the resistance of the air In actual practice
the distance would have to be much greater.
So the story may be discounted as to the great force
Of the darts, although IL they sharp as needles
they would certainly have an enormous penetrating
power
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

clergymen were reverend, a bishop
should be designated by the COM
parative degree. ''reverendior,' more
reverend. or right reverend, while the
superlative degree, reverendissimus,
most reverend, was reserved for arch
bishops.
As these terms referred to indi-
yiduals, they we're never used in con-
nection with the family name alone,
but with tho Christian name. which
indicated the individual.
A great many people in our day are
committing the unfortunate blunder
Of using the term reverend" in con-
nsctlon with a family name. Mr..
Smith is a clergyman. He is fire.
Quently spoken Of, and sometimes
spoken TO as reverend Smith" This
IS wrong. Smith ID a family name,
and does not refer to an Individual.
The only proper way Of speaking Of
him is as the Rev. Mr.. Smith. or the
Rev John Smith. or plain Mr. Smith,
but never Rev. Smith.
Never Rev. and Mrs. Smith, but the
Rev. and Mrs. John Smith. Strictly
speaking, the only possible way OF
speaking TO him is ~Mr. smith," for
the old English, ''Your Reverence"
has died out
One does not speak Of or to Judge
as Honorable Jones. but one speaks
or writes Of him as the Hon. Henry
T. Jones. and addresses him as 'Your
Honor"
As concerns the use Of the word
reverend" no one applies IL to him
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

ing Of rows OF two and three story
and even higher dwellings, privacy is
invaded by the eye of the neighbor
in the upper story and is no longer
a valid excuse for the evils pro-
NOTED by the wooden fence.
Statistics show an unusually high
percentage of serious fires in locali-
ties where the wooden fences
abound. A fire starting in one block
may easily be carried through a
whole block by the fences.
These fences also are a great him
drance to the police. They prevent
the proper inspection OF a neigh
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20
Great Many WEEDS Which Would Be GOOD FOR US TO EAT

every locality, may be used with safety for
greens, and the young and tender leaves may
be used for salads.
Pigweed was also once cultivated, much as
spinach now is, but owing to lack Of attention
Il yielded to the call Of the Wild 1t now fire.
Quents the garden as a weed. also the barn
yard, growing from one to ive feet in height.
It's leaves when young make excellent green's.
The cowslip. or marsh marigold, is among
the earliest green's of the season, appearing
in April. It makes splendid green alone or
mixed with other varieties, and also figures as
a delicious salad.
Mustard, either black or white, is q valua-
BILE addition TO the diet. 1t is best used when
young and tender. Its value as a green OF
for salads cannot be overestimated. II is
stimulant and laxative Of highly beneficial
nature.
The nettle was used extensively in former
much In use. Gloves should be used in gath
ering It, When young the tender shoots make
delicious greens. Its medicinal qualities are
diuretic TO q marked degree. so much 30 that
II was formerly prepared as a nettle porridge
for its therapeutic value alone.
The use OF mint 10 favor sauces and bev-
erages was at one time more common than at
present. The variety known as BLACK stem"
was the most desirable. Mint grows In moist
places best and may be found along small
streams. where It attains q height OF from a
few inches 20 over q foot. In combination
with celery and cabbage It adds TO vegetable
salad a delicious flavor
Numerous other weeds that make excellent
food include field cress. wild lettuce, white
top. Wild onion. rusty album, muskhower.
house. wild carrot and wild horseradish.
Most of the weeds that can be used for
food grow readily. and It would be an easy
matter to improve them by cultivation and "a
educate the public to their values.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20
WAR Declared on WOODEN FENCES

w JAR is being declared upon
w the wooden, tight-boarded
" fences which disfigure the
back yards and alleys OF so many
cities. Such fences are declared to
be "time-dishonored breeders of
fires, crime and disease" and Off
Gals Of the health. police and fire
departments everywhere are urg-
Ing that they be prohibited by law.
The wooden fence probably came
into use when lumber was cheap and
privacy seemed attainable by this
sort of screen. But with the build
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

self or signs his name with It pre-
fixed.
Scholars urge us TO try to preserve
the use Of the English language, and
not be attacked by the modern dis
ease which impeis so many people to
use nearly all the nouns and many
OF the adjectives as II they were
titles.
You may ind in the papers any
day such expressions as Motorman
Brown, Witness Green, Suspect
Robinson, Optician White. Pitcher
Jones.
II ought to be stopped; but who
will stop Il? Scholars tell us that
this is one OF the signs that the Eng.
lish language Is degenerating very
rapidly.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

borhood, serve as screens behind
which crimes can be committed in
safety and supply hiding places for
burglars and sneak thieves while
waiting their opportunity to break
into houses.
other charges in the indictment of
the wooden fence are that 1t is un-
slightly, that 1t encourages the ac-
emulation of disease-breeding rub
bish and that 1t shuts off the light
and air from what would otherwise
be attractive Fairgrounds for chill
dren.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20
LITTLE HARM
Done WHEN
1T RAINS
STEEL DARTS

A STORY came out Of the war zone some months
n ago to the effect that French aeroplanes had
= been showering steel darts from great height
onto the Germans One account said that these darts
fell with sufficient force to penetrate mans helmet
and skull and continue through his shoulder and
body and into the ground for quite distance.
At the outset IL should be said that II is possible for
darts dropped great height to do what these
are said to have done; but, for which will be
explained. It Is highly improbable that the French
nviators able to inict very much damage the
enemy in this way The story, however, whether true
not. raises very interesting questions about
falling bodys swlftness and how much is retarded by
the afr.
The darts IN question were probably small, heavy,
elongated needles. having uted ends to give rotation
end TO prevent their turning and in the air
They probably shaped TO follow closely
possible what known stream lines" and thus
prevent the air from retarding them too much.
This matter Of air resistance has been the subject Of
an amount OF laboratory research work dur
Eng the last ten years It is known, OF that the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

gerund, and meant zone who ought
to be revered."
Gerunds could be compared like adj
bectives, and It seemed natural to the
people OF those days that II all
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

A T some time in the Middle
a Ages the custom grew up Of
4 = applying TO clergymen the
term "reverendus." This word was a
part Of speech known in Latin az a
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

This Is - to be very helpful In skin disor-
ders because OF its action upon the Kidneys
Both varieties Of sorrel are used for green's
as well as for salads. They combine wen
with dandellon. the davors blending adniFa-
bly,.
The common plantain. growing in almost
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20
Arsenic Not Fatal to Birds.


~ with
be explained by the fact that spraying dminshes
obliged
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

at their fun value. and In no manner seeking
70 minimise their worth, let us consider the
food and other values OF some forms Of vege-
table life which are usually ignored.
An eminent authority has defined a weed
As "A plant whose virtues are unknown"
FORMER generations were fully acquainted
with the edible qualities before they learned
the medicinal properties OF what are termed
weeds. The introduction into materia mediea
pf the essences OF weeds with curative value1
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20
When We Work Best.

AUTUMN and spns the best OF the year for all kinds Of
variations distinctly good for mental efficiency
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

TN ths EFFORT
i 10 perfect
fruits and
vegetables. as
well az to evolve
new varieties.
the expenditure
OF much time
and money is In
volved. with. in
some instances,
most gratifying
results.
Not only have
inferior species
been brought to
perfection. but
entirely new va
rites have re-
suited from the
cross fertili-
Eation methods
and a careful
study OF ths laws
Of heredity as
applied to plant
culture
Accepting the
results Of seen
tihc research
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

air resistance varies when the surface Of the falling
body is at right angles to fits motion.
Take big drop Of water for instance It falls very
swiftly Decrease the size of the drop continually and
the fall IL slower and slower. TIL finally when very
small mist drop Tor what is known a droplet) Is
made II may take hour for II 20 fall inch This
example shows the great effect falling body OF the
air resistance.
This great decrease Of velocity Is explained the
geometrcai property Of bodies II sphere is decreased
in size its area decreases the Of It's diameter
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20
DO Prevent FROST Bite.

DURING method OF preventing frost bite
revived It consists in pouring melted glue the feet especially
and
retains the heat the that soldiers treated able march
for cold without frost bite.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20
SCIENCE NOW KNOWS
why Vaccination Pays.

cTATIsTfCs against smallpox public
while disease itself
the public average about $50 per
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20
How Fast the Churches Are Growing.

TE 1914
church expenditures amounted to S4i00000O0.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20


was formerly
cultivated in gar
dens, is now
found in the
Wild state. It Is
closely related
to the dock fam
lily, having q
similar sour
taste. The leaves
are pointed and
notched at the
point where they
Joint the stem.
The sheep"
sorrel. another
variety. Is usu-
ally found along
fence rows and
In stony soil. The
leaves are round
and about one
half inch in di,
ameter. growing
on delicate stems
L-A-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-20

I0m CAEnt ~
ten inches in
height. Several
branches grow
from one stalk.
the leaves form
ing a cluster
at the top Of
cha NAN oh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
II Keeps Heat From Feet,

That necessity is the mother of in
Ncnti"n has been demonstrated In
Richmond. The facts came ont in the
story Of the invention of the Aero
Foot Saver" the product of Rich
mond man. who sought relief from the
heat Of his auto engine. While operat-
ing his ear as a jitncy the owner found
that his comfort was married by tho
neat from the engine. and he tried all
kinds OF shoes, but everything failed
until he worked out a device to carry
the heat away from the footboard
After months of experiments with de-
signs and materials he finally produced
design which carried off the heat Of
the engine in the summer. and in the
winter IL could he removed. allowing
the heat to be utilized to keep away
the cold
One dozen devices we're made and at
taChcd I" Ford ears and only one
owner out of the dozen permitted the
removal Of the device after a tryout
The Aero Foot Saver is purely
Richmond product, being invented and
manufactured here. and /, will doubt
less spread the fame of Richmond
among owners Of Ford cars all over
this and other countries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
Guessing mt Road Costs.

there are so many conflicting state
mcmts regarding the cost of roadwork
maj me dcsirabii'ty of a comprchen-
SiNe method OF highway accounting is
evident. in order that taXpayers NAV
not he mislcd concerning the total ex-
pens" Of such work. The Iowa State
HIGHWAY Commission has had consid-
crahle difficulty in finding out what
me counties in that State have bern
spending. because of this failure TO
nave "a complete system of accounts
one rich county reported collecting
si6.o"o for r"adwork. but after investi-
cation the commission found that sag
900 had been collected An investiga-
ton OF the accounts of another wealthy
county reporting $4,000 collected re-
vealed total collection Of $4,000
me discrepancies were not due to an
intention TO hide the amount of the
FUNDS, but merely to lack of good ac-
counting. Even greater confusion was
found In the methods of the townships
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30

OF construction are necessary in diff
ferent counties. as is the case.
The third result has been tho cf-
feet State aid construction has had on
other construction in the state. in tina,
the roads. culverts and bridges con-
structed under state plans and spcci-
fcations have served as examples from
which. In many cases. local cous,ruc-
ton has distinctly benefited.
IT Is now practically universally
conceded that any work OF Importance,
II 1t is to he n success. must have a
head. y State highway commission
made up OF high class technical and
non technical members. with a high
way engineer as executive officer and
an engineering STAFF trained in both
the scientific and practical sides Of road
and bridge construction, is the logical
head OF highway construction in any
state. The principal employees Of a
state highway department can be engi-
neers paid reasonable salaries. who
should be, and usually are more ex-
pcrienced in road and bridge design
and construction than the men whom
counties can afford to employ. These
men deal with conditions not in one
county only, but in many counties. and
that they are usually able to handle
any road or bridge situation that NAV
arise is not the result of chance or
book education or white collars. bu,
Is simply the result of Statewide ex-
reriencc. Having had the opportunity
OF seeing many pieces OF many kinds
of work. they have probably already
encountered and helped to overcome
almost every difficulty ordinarily met
with in road or bridge constructions"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
I:nrIx Stntc Ala non.I..

II is often said that the use nf State
money for the construction OF roads
is "f quite recent origin. The New
Jersey state aid law OF 1891 Is some
times referred to as the first instance
Of such us" Of state funds in this coun-
try. As Il matter OF fact. state money
was spent for such purposes more than
SevcntT-fNc years ago. Kentucky paid
out over S2.oo0.0O0 for road improve
mcnts between 1920 and 1870. under
the direction OF n State highway engi-
ncer. who drew salary OF $1,000
year. a very large sum for those days.
The roads built then were twenty four
Ia thirty feet wide between the bitches.
Tn" surfaces were constructed of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
CAPTURES COYOTE WITH
DODGE BROTHERS. CAR
Edward spear. With Two TnS>rnrrrs.
Succeeds In i,unninc Down
Coyote In Fast l.u,c.

Capturing wild coyotes with motor
cars is "a sport not every one is priv
legged to enjoy. More "Ncitinr even
than the stories of the recent shark
hunting on the eastern c"as, is the
account Of Edward Spears chase Of
the wolf on the plains Of the Me-
cord Ranch. near Fresno Cal. Mir.
Spear is Il Dodge Sroth"rs representa-
live in toalinGa. Cal. The Coalinra
Record describes II as the fastest
twenty -ciEht minutes OF fun in the
thirty years OF his life"
Spear had two passengers with him
in his Dodge Brothc!s roadster. when
he came upon the coyote. according to
the Record. but the chase soon became
so fnriously fast that they persuaded
him TO pause until they got out. Spear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
The "Giide six, !. Here.

The Glide Six" car which is max.
ing fine record I'm the West is being
introduced In Richmond by f. II. Hicks
OF the Hicks Motor Company, and tn.
Glide Six promises to become one q,
the favorites of tho Richmond owners
The Hicks Motor Company also dis.
tributes the Ross Eight" in this CITY
and section. Both of these cars arc
practically newcomers In the East. and
each possesses points OF workmanship
and material which every prospective
owner VIII be interested in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
" ne, one salesman ana another,

nctwccn one salesman and another
Mr. Anderson continued:
1T ~ nov generally acccp,oG thai
I'll" biggest fool In cuisines. l., tho man
'wh" fools himself into the belief mat
II" can be ANYTHING but square with
tn" people 20 whom he sells his .-oo1s
TN" golden rule goes in business cvcn.
stronger than II does in morais. rc
liGion or ethics
''"i there Is broader phase of tho
80 cremation pet"c"n III" salesman
ing dishonest or too sharp I'm ones deal
.nSS Md this broader co-opcra,ion
- service "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30

the leading through routes In that
state by painting bands on the poles
and bridges along the way. even
through the cities. Blue bands with,
white borders arc used for routes run
ming north and south. red bands for
east and west routes. and yellow bands
for the othcrs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
blnzlnE the Way,

BINDING ones way along Az unknown
road with the help Of map or tour
ing guide is very much easier ,hnn tho
old-faShiound method of asking for
guidance at farmhouscs every few
miles. But II is not so easy as fol-
lowing a wcll-marked route. aud no
massachusetts, Highway Commission
has accordingly marked number of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30

broken stone, and the bottoms were %
large stones wedsed together to make
what road-builders call a telford foun-
dalton. About 1850 business condition,
In the country became bad. and this
work stopped. When II was resumed
In 1908 such long period had elapsed
since the earlier Statc-aid work thai
1908 il usually fixed as the beginning
OF State roadwork In Kentucky.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
Anderson DlscuS-c. co-opcr,,,.n

Ice Anderson. commercial manar ei
OF tho Hump Motor Car Corporal ION.
smoke Oh 'co-Operatiou." before the
worlds SalcsncG's Congress in De
tro;i. Stating that cooperation as APP
piled TO the travelling salesman has
'hrc" aspects. first. between the sales
man and the house: second, between the
salesman and his customer. and third
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
resumed the chase alone. The Zee

ord says:
AS the car drew near. Mir. ;'ovo,.
took single look and was OF ii!<.
The wind but Spear kept right arc:
NM Finally the COYOTE. halc-iriIht-
cptd 10 death b, Spears yelling. he
gan to Slackcn his speed and rcsnrtcd
4" lodging. in an efor, to get AWAY.
AS he woldd dodge. so would the ear.
ana. after series or lodges ana dives
spear hnally caught him with IL front
Wheei ANA put the predatory varmint
out of the running. spear was COM
p"lled 10 r,in over the animal ;uur
times before he could kill him
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-25

In the list OF accurate battle scenes ard
maneuyers in Griffith's Birth OF A Ma
tion," noted pictorial drama Of the Civil
War, which visualzes the problem OF
slavery and state sovereignty. now at
tracing large audiences in several OF the
large cities, and which Manager Todd is
bringing here for presentation at the
Grand for three nights starting Monday,
March 6. is an accurate reproduction OF
Shermans march to the sea. 1t depicts
realistic views of the Union Troops pass
ing through Georgia the burning OF At
lanta, etc. Sherman's move was one OF
the decisive acts of the long, hard-fought
war as it divided the south and tookaway
food supplies which were needed for the
support of the Con federate army.
The siege of Atlanta and the flight Of
the population to the country is also
realistic reproduction of historical event.
In this and in all of the battle scenes,
D. w. Griffith, the producer, obeyed the
directions of military experts who mapped
out the movements Of the Union and
Confederate armies as described in the
accurate reports IN the possession of the
United States government. In fact. many
weeks were spent in the requirement OF
date for the staging of the battle scenes.
Many old soldiers have witnessed and
approved of these reproductions, saying
that they recalled with vivid Impressive
ness the hazardous experiences which
they endured in army service.
Portions impress one with lasting
sense Of tho suffering due to hunger
showing Confederate soldiers on the fir
ing line eating sparngly of short rstions
of parched corn-in another. the capture
Of a supply train is an impressive lesson
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-25

H. d. Garwood went up to Colorado
Springs on Tuesday, for weeks rest
and recreation.
T. j. Hill sold one of his fine Mehlin
pianos to Mrs. F. Y. Hauck the latter
part of the week.
Sam Fisher expects to leave today
for Hot Springs, Ark, to receive
treatment for his rheumatism.
Chester Norton and family motored
to Fowler Sunday and spent the day
guests of his brother A. E. Norton.
Mrs. Guy Vaughn spent the week in
Pueblo with her sister, Miss Mabel
Strong, who is attending school there.
Mrs. Louis Bradley and her mother
Mrs. Batterman of Trinchera, Colo,
visited friends on Monday, en- route
from Denver to their home.
Mrs. w. B. Vaudeville arrived Sun
day from Las Cruces, N. NJ, and is
visiting her mother. Mrs. M. J. Ander-
son and other Rocky Ford friends.
Mrs. A. E. Coleman accompanied by
Miss Edwina Shelton went to Excelsior
Springs on Monday, where Mrs. Cole
man will take a course of treatments.
Glen Ryan who just short time ago
returned from visit to his brother in
Gleneve, Okla, was again called on
Monday to take the same trip as his
brother is still dangerously i'll.
Mrs. George Lane and children of
Trinidad arrived on Saturday, in re-
sponse to a telegram announcing the
serious illness of her father, Joseph
Blakely. Her husband arrived on We'd
nesday to attend the funeral
Mrs. Emmeline Kinds arrived from
Glencoe, Okla, on Tuesday, to visit
her son Walter, who has been seriously
i'll. Their friends will be glad to know
that Mr.. Kinds had so far recovered as
to be able to leave the hospital on Mon
day.
Miss Ruth Richmond returned last
Friday from an extended visit with re-
latives and friends in Indiana. She
reports having very nice time, but is
very glad to get back to her Rocky
Ford home. where she can enjoy our
daily sunshine and glorious weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Cullison this week
completed deal whereby they became
the owners of their old location on
Railroad avenue. The building will be
painted and papered and everything
done to make first class place for
their rapidly increasing restaurant
business. If possible the place will be
open for business about the first of
=
March.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-25

of the hsrdships OF war.
The splendid bringing of this mighty
attraction to this city, by Manager Todd
is not alone conspicuous for the enormity
OF the accomplishments which is the
very greatest aay manager could do for
his patrons) but the event of Griffith's
birth OF A Nation will long be re-
membered as one Of the greatest occas-
ions in the history Of the city.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-25
BEANS

If you want the bsst bean contract yet
offered see W. w. Kerney at the Agrieul-
tural rooms Saturday afternoon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-25

Farms for Rent-Two good irrigated
farms of 100 and l6o acres. for rent for
cash. w. c. Steele.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-25

White Leghorn eggs for Matching
Phone Ford 565. -4Op