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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
POWER FROM THE SUMS HEAT
Scientific Records Show That Efforts
to Utilize Old Soi's Rays Date
Back to 1915.

Scientific records show that at
tempts. to utilize the heat of the sun
date back to De Caux, who in 1919
undertook some solar work, and inciuu-
ed the experiment of Button, who In
1747 succeeded in setting fire to
tarred plank by solar rays reflected
from a combination of fat mirrors at
a distance of $50 feet. He did this to
show the possibility of the legend that
Archimedes thus set fire to the fleet
of Marcellus at Syracuse in 212 B. Z.
One handicap, so far, has been the
fact that the efficiency of solar en-
gines has not been over 4.32 per cent
of the heat value received, while that
or the ordinary steam engine is about
11.5 per cent, and the gas engine as
high as $50 per cent. 1t appears,
nevertheless, that with experiments
lasting over number of years
through which the coal-fed steam boil
ers have been improved, sun boilers
will be brought to a far better state
of efficiency. This view is said to be
supported by recent experiments con-
Quoted at Meadi' on the Nile river, sew
en- miles south of Cairo, during two
years work. The plant was composed
of five 205-foot boilers placed on edge
and in the focus of five channel-Shaped
mirror refiectors of parabolic cross
section, t0taling an area of 1920 feet.
The maximum quantity of steam
produced was II pounds per 100
square feet of mirror surface eX-
posed to the sun, and the maximum
thermal efficiency of the mirrors was
40.1 per cent. The maximum output
for an hour was 55.J brake horse
power, result about ten times as
large as anything previously attained
and equal to SO brake horsepower per
acre of land occupied by the plant.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
Justice White Good Walker.

Chief Justice White could give the
noted Edward Payson Weston good
handicap and beat him in walking
match. Mr.. White brims over with
good nature, and he is welcome Wis.
itor on any street which he picks for
his rambles about Washington. He
probably knows more women and chill
dren in the poorer sections, between
the capitol and the exclusive northwest
of the city, than any other Washington
ian. Frequently he is seen trudging
along in the midst of lot of urchins
none of whom show the slightest
regard for the great dignity of his of
flee, but who bask equally under the
radiance of his beaming smiles.-Eli-
sha Hanson in Cartoons MAGAZINE.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
Harvard Students Economic.

decline in the minor vices that be-
set college men is indicated at Harvard
by the annual figures given by the
Harvard Union. In the past year Har-
ward students have smoked fewer ciga-
rettes and cigars and have played bill
lizards and pool less than they did
year ago. There was a loss of about
20 per cent in the sale of cigarettes
and cigars. Harvard students spent
5000 for tobacco in 1915 and only
reading habits of Harvard men
slumped last year. In 1915 81 .325 was
spent for reading matter; in 1914,
81 ,292.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
More Paw Asked at Princeton.

Material increases in the salaries or
professors at Princeton university are
urged in the report of special uni
versity committee. According TO the
report the average salary of the two
hundred members of Princeton faculty
is $3.50, although full professorship
pays at the present time an average
of about $4,000 This represents an
increase of only about 20 per cent in
the past II years, whereas, according
TO the committee, the price of food
stuffs and other commodities has dou-
bled in price during this period. The
highest salary paid Il professor at
Princeton is $4,000. and the lowest
paid half-time assistants salary is
$500 year.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
Six Feet Tall at Twelve,

A girl who has been growing for the
last three years at phenomenal rate
and is now more than six feet tall, al
though she is only twelve years old, is
interesting the physicians of Johns
Hopkins hospital, BALTIMORE, who ex-
pect to see her become a giantess,
without loss of normal mental powers.
For the last three years the girls
growth has been phenomenal, surpas-
sing all records at the hospital and
cases known to the scientists there
who are studying giantism. Until she
was nine years old she was simply a
large girl. She now weighs 1171a
pounds and is above the average intel
lect
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23

ture for her. too, because it is plain
you loved her dearly. So, then, until
tomorrow
Law watched his two friends ride
away, then, with a miserable ache in
his throat, he mounted and rode off
to pick up the trail of the man on the
sOrrel pony.
The fellow had ridden In the direc
ton of Las Palmas, which Dave judged
must be fully twelve miles away, and
when they continued to maintain this
course the Ranger became doubly in
tereSted. He risked his own interpre-
tation of the riders intent and pushed
on without pausing to search out the
trail step by step. At the second gate
the signs indicated that his man was
little more than an hour ahead of him.
The prospect of again seeing the
ruddy-haired mistress of Las Palmas
stirred Law more deeply than he cared
to admit. Nevertheless, he was uncom-
fOrtably aware that she had hus-
band. Not only so, but the sharp con.
trast in their positions was disagree
able to contemplate; she was unbeliev.
ably rich, and person of influence In
the state, while he had nothing except
his health, his saddle and his horse
No; no horse now. she was gone.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23

wise in his saddle, studying the coun-
try before him. Perhaps a half-mile
away long, narrow patch of woods,
with the tops of occasional oaks
showing, ran parallel with the fence
for a considerable distance.
'They took them in yonder, TO
brand" he said, Strengthening him
self. Maybe Wen be in time"
Side by side the three men rode off
GuZmans land, following the tracks
to the nearest point of woods; there
Law stopped to give his directions.
Pedro, you ride down this side ;
Ricardo, you skirt the outside. I shall
keep TO the middle. Walk your horses,
for | shall go slowly" With a dubious
shake of the head Ricardo rode away.
while Dave guided Bessie Belle into
the grove.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
The LOGICAL RenIY.

At a fancy-dress ball for children
says an exchange, policeman sta
toned at the door was instructed not
to admit any adult.
An excited woman came running ur
to the door and demanded admission
TIN sorry, num-" replied the police
man, "but l can't let anyone in but
children"
But my child is dressed as a but.
terfly." exclaimed the woman. "and
has forgotten her wings :"
Cant help it." replied the police.
man; orders is orders. You'll have
to let her go as caterpillar. YOUTHS
Companion.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
The Sim Of Indian Prosneri+v

The ownership of motorcar may
not always be a safe index Of material
prosperity. but in the case of John
Lightfoot of Arizona. ownership Of a
car may at least be taken as PROOF
that the blanket Indian can succeed
at dry farming. Mr.. Lightfoot is said
to possess such machine, but it is
safe to predict that he will not long
be the only red man to enjoy this
privilege.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
Eichtinu Gonhers and Moles.

Effective methods of destroying jack
rabbits have been devised and the dep
relations of these animals have been
greatly reduced in many localities
where they have proved exceedingly
destructive. Similarly satisfactory re-
suits are being obtained against go-
pliers and moles.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
What Make of Carr

''It only takes me twenty minutes
to get to my Office" said Mr.. Chug-
gins.
"But you didn't arrive until an hour
after you telephoned that you were
leaving home"
"Yes. It took me the other forty
minutes TO get the car started"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
THIS DRUGGIST KNOWS
BEST KIDNEY MEDICINE

I believe you have splendid, reliable
kidney, liver and bladder medicine in DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, and my customers
who have taken it during the past thirty
six years have nothing but praise for what
it accomplished for them. On account Of
the splendid reputation which it enjoys in
the trade ! have no hesitancy in recon-
mending it for the troubles for which it is
intended
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23

Mrs Alaire Las
ranch lost in the Texas
Law lying ambush
forced to 4 hours until Law his kills
her
secretly with Mexican rebels
starts for her other ranch F Mexican
Luis Longoo who becomes instantly
personality
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23
Z ours very truly
j. G. SIEBEN, Druggist.
Sept. q, 1916 Hastings, MINI.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer h Co..
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23

Now is the Time to Get nd of These
lfpfx Gnata

Ugly Spots
There's longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed OF your freckles as the
prescription othine - double strength 10
guaranteed 70 remove these homely spots
Simply get an ounce of othine-doubls
siren gth-from your druggist, and apply
little or 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
nAvs begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones nave vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed 70 com
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure TO ask for che double strength
othine, as this is sold under guarantee OF
money back IL 1t falls TO remove freckies.--
Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23

Dave Law digs up startling
evidence and Mrs. Austin finds
her position at La Feria dan
gerous. Some important deVei-
opnnents are described in the
next installment.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-03-23

Wall paper that Is made from rubber
has been invented by an Engllshman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
AUSTR|A-RUSSIA
PEACE INVITED
FORMER NATION SAYS SEMI-0FFi-
ClALlY THERE IS NO REAL
OBSTACLE TO THIS AIM.
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, April 16.-A semi official
statement has been issued in Vienna de-
claring that Austria desires peace with the
Russian people and that there is no real
obstacle to this aim, according to a Zu-
rich dispatch. The dispatch quotes a
statement issued by the semi official press
bureau in Vienna in which it j. said the
Austro- Hungarian monarchy has taken
note of the recent declaration of the Rus
sian provisional government that it does
not seek foreign territory, but desires a
durable peace founded on the rights Of the
people to dispose of themselves. The
statement says the Austro- Hungarian gov
ernment is inspired by the same desire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
1000 School Children
Will Plant Gardens
Try Associated Press.)

AUSTIN. Tex. Apr. 16.-Approximately
1000 school children of Austin have under
taken to plant vegetable gardens in every
available spot in the yards at the homes of
their parents.
This j. a concerted movement under the
direction of the Housewives League and
High School Mothers Club of Austin. The
aim of these organizations is to lower the
high cost of living by increasing an open
market for everything produced where
purchaser and consumer may deal directly
with each other
Another purpose is to inculcate the chill
dren, the two organizations have Offered
number of prizes to the children making
the best showing with their gardens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
TELLS BANKERS
TO SIT QUIETLY
DON'T BE ALARMED OR BECOME
FRIGHTENED OVER WAR, SAYS
BANKING COMMISSIONER.

AUSTIN, Tex, Apr. l6.-Texas bankers
are warned by Charles o. Austin, state
commissioner of insurance and banking,
not to become alarmed or frightened over
the war with Germany.
1.-The proper thing for bankers to do is
to sit quietly on the job and not get ex-
cited. The true and perfect patriot j. he
who exercises perfect self control and goes
about his daily work with a collected mind
and steady nerve, says the commission
er.
In his opinion this war will greatly slim
ulate business in America, and it is reas-
enable to expect that values of all kinds
including prices of food products, will
greatly advance. He advises the bankers
to conduct their business in the normal
manner by all means to avoid rediscount
ing and borrowing. and be careful of loans
made and securities given.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
SAYS TEXAS CAN
RAISE BIG ARMY
$4,000 MEN WOULD JOIN ARMS TO
PREVENT THIS STATE BECOMING
A SECOND BELGIUM, STATES

AUSTIN, Tex. Apr. l6.-ln the event
Texas should become q second Belgium, a
intmated BY Governor Ferguson in a re-
cent speech there could be raised an army
of 690, 900 men from this state alone to
keep out the invaders, according Ia statis-
ties prepared by DIR. W. A. Davis, state
registrar Of vital statistics.
lie has figured out that there are that
number Of men Of military age in Texas.
He points out that the estimated popula-
tion of Texas July, 1916, was 4,429 500;
of this number 723,4s3 are negroes and
6S3,253 of foreign birth.
''In the spring Of 1916 the Texas Ma
tional guard was called out and sent to
the border" DIR Davis said, "and although
the Texas division mustered only $500
men, there were 690,4lS men within mill
tary age in Texas at that time"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
RIO GRANDE
RESORT HELD
UP, ROBBED
Especial 10 The Herald.l

RIO GRANDE CITY, April 16.-Rio
Grande City received sensation when at
q o'clock Saturday night two men dressed
in United States soldier uniforms entered
gambling house in the rear of beer
saloon. Wearing handkerchief masks and
using rifles and revolvers they held up
the inmates of the gambling house, taking
about four hundred dollars in silver and
an unknown amount of currency and sew
eral pistols and made their escape. Ii is
reported that IA diamond stud was taken
from Pedro Martinez and also watch
belonging TO one of the other men in the
house.
The sherff's department was notified
and deputies Immediately went in pursuit
being aided by the night patrol of sol
diers. The house is situated within two
blocks Of the court house and also the
the sher.ff's office and Is only one or two
d3ors firm Nam street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
FIGHTING ON WEST FRONT
ASSUMES PROPORTIONS OF
A GENERAL ENGAGEMENT
(By Associated Press }

Fighting on the western front assumed
almost the proportions of a general en-
gagement along the whole line from the
North sea to the Swiss frontier. The fall
of Lens Is believed to be delayed by the
desire Of the British To force the Germans
out, but at the same time trying to pre-
serve the town from heavy bombardment.
The situation around st. Quentin il lit
tie changed, but the entente j. making the
town nntenable for the Germans. The ar
tillery duel in the Rheims region is growing
in intensity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
Says US. Forces
May Be Deciders
(Ry Associated Prrss.)

OTTAWA, Canada, April 16.-During
the course of the reading last night of tn.
honor roll of 125 members of the Domin
ion Methodist church, who are on active
service. Sir George Foster. acting premier,
referred to the entry of the United States
into the war.
''The war may be over in year, he
said, 'and it may last longer. II it does
then the army of the United States will be
the deciding factor. Ii will be the infu-
sion Of two million fresh American man
hood into the fray at that iuncture which
will bring final victory. All other nations
will he exhausted them
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Apr. 1G.-The French pene-
tratcd the German second line last night
at several points in Alsace. The war Of
flee reports that great number of German
dead were found in the trenches which
have been torn by French shell fire.
Prisoners and booty were brought back
by the French. The French gained further
south Of the Disc. Heavy artillery fight
ing occurred last night in Alsace-L Lorraine,
Champagne, in the region of scissors and
Rheims and south of the Ooise. Shell fire
was particularly severe between Soissons
and Rheims.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
BRYAN coNFERs WITH PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 16.-Wil-
liam Jennings Bryan conferred with Pres
ident Wilton today. After leaving the
president, Bryan said he called TO pay his
respects and 10 confirm telegram he sent
offering his services to the government in
war.
Bryan declined te discuss conscription
specifically, but declared he would support
the government in any war plans on which
it might decide. Pending a call from the
government for his services, Bryan said he
would make speeches regarding the food
situation. He j. gathering data for use
along this line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
(Ry Associated Press.)

BERLIN, April 16.-The British and
tween Soissons and Verdun, says the Of
ficials statement. On the northern side
Of the river Scarpe our destructive fire
kept down British attacking waves. Our
fire caused heavy losses to the British
northeast Of Croiselles. Four hundred and
seventy-five prisoners and fifteen machine
guns were captured and twenty-five guns
demolished by explosions north of the
Arras- Cambria road.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
Ragtime Lu,esFifty
Negroes Into Army
tBy Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Apr. l6.-Ragtime ured
fifty recruits into the Eighth Illinois in
fantry, negro regiment, according to a
tabluation made today. The enlistments
followed a ragtime concert yesterday by
the regimental band in the negro section
Officers say some of the men were still
swaying to the rhythm Of the music when
they appeared for enlistment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
VALLEY WILL
BE AFACTOR
IN FEEDING
NATION IN
WAR TIMES

"Sixty-five square miles Of ter
rit0ry in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley volunteers to produce
crops under the direction Of the
government Is the word that will
90 to Washington this afternoon
or tonight, ii was dicided at a
meeting at the Board of City De-
velOpment this afternoon, which
means that the greatest all-the-
year-r0und crop producing c0un-
try in the United States Is mo-
biIized for the benefit of the
American government and its
Allies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
Declares Railroads
Equal to Big Job
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO. Cali, April 1G.-The
railroad facilities Of the United States are
ample enough to handle any conceivable
volume Of extraordinary traffic the war
may produce said President Ripley of
the Santa Fe here today. During the re-
cent mobilization on the Mexican border
the railways handled 10000 men in one
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
S. American Replies
Pleasing to US.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 16.-The
prompt endorsements from South America
Of the United States action in taking
Germany's challenge 10 war are a source
Of great qualification 10 administration Of
ficials. There remained today but three
countries, Ecuador, Nenevuela and Column
bia, which had not defined their positions
and II was believed that before lie end Of
4 week they TO would respUnG
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
Sons of Hermann
Pledge Support
(By Associated Press.)

WACO, Tex, April 16.-Fifteen hun
dred delegates to the Sons Of Hermann
convention unanimously adopted reso-
luton pledging their support TO the United
States In the war against Germay.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
RUSSIAN OFFICIALS ARRESTED

TASHKENT, Asiatic Russia, Apr. To-
General Alexi Klmopatkin, governor gen
eral OF Turkestan, his assistant and chief
of staff have been arrested by the council
of soldiers delegates. General Buroffm.
commanding the first Siberian brigade and
General TsuomiIlen, commanding local
brigade, were also arrested. The officers
are charged with distributing arms to the
Russians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
ISSUE PERMIT TO KILL PHEAsANTs
(By Associated Press }

LONDON, April 16.-The government
has issued an order giving farmers permis-
sion to kill pheasants because the birds
are taking food required for human con
sumption. Pheasant shooting parties
have been organized.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
CARRANzA REMEBERS HERMosILLO

MEXICO CITY, April l6.-General
Carranza has made a personal gift of 10,
600 pesos to the town Of Hermosillo in
recognition Of the fact that this city was
the first to receive him in a friendly and
hospitable way when he took the field
against the late General IIuerta in 1913.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf coast states and the
Magic Valley is issued by the United
States weather bureau at New Orleans:
Tonight and Tuesday, unsettled; moderate
sout utherly winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
Roosevelt's Plans
Before Committee
Try Associated Fress.)

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April 16.-Theo-
dore Roo~evelt's plans for raising ard ac-
companyIng q volunteer expedition abroad
was laid before the senate military com
mittee by Chairman Chamberlain ut a
meeting called TO consider the administra-
tons army selective draft bill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
INFANT MORTALITY RECORD LoWEs7
tBy Associated Press.)

LONDON, April 16.-The infant mortal
ity in England last year was the lowest
in the history of the country, being 81 per
1000 births.
Based on m estimated population of &c.
25O,00O in England and Wales, the birth
rate last year was 2l.6, the death rate
l4.0 and the marriage rate 15.4 per 900
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
0NE-THIRD BIG FUND is RAISED.

NEW YORK. ~ y, April l6.-About a
third Of the $l0,000,000 fund which the
American Jewish relief committee has set
out To raise for Jewish war sufferers has
been pladged, the committee announced to-
day Julius Rosenwald Of Chicago has
pledged SlC0,oG0 for evc-y Sl,GOo,000
raised up to the repaired san
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
BILL PROVIDES FRANCE DAY"

NEW YORK, Nm. Y, April 16.-A bill
providing that France Day. the day Of
the arrival of the French commission to
the United States to discuss cooperation
in teh war. be made holiday in New York
state, will he inir- dncod in the state leg
islataro Us Senator Foley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-16
Southwestern Summary.

North Texas. generally cloudy: 81
Central Texas. clear 10 cloudy. "a.
East Texas. clear 20 part cloudy; 90.
Gulf Coast, clear to cloudy; 90.
West Texas. clear To cloudy; 80.
Arkansas, generally clear; -.
Louisiana, generally clear J0
Oklahoma, generally cloudy; 63.