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The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Peculiarities of Sleep.

A person without sleep for nine
days will die. Sufferers from in
somnia sometimes maintain that
they have gone for weeks without
sleeping. while it has been proved
that they actually sleep without be-
inS aware OF IT. At a certain point
sleep Is inevitable. no matter what
th5 bodily condition. the alternative
being death.
A method OF tanning wild ele-
plants is said to be that of depriv-
ing the animals of sleep when first
caught. In 4 few days they become
practically spiritless and harmless.
The brain of the elephant is held to
be more highly developed than that
OF any other wild animal; but, Of
course. as compared with a human
brain, can be easily fatigued by new
Impressions, and so made dependent
on sleep.
The Wild elephant in his native
jungle Is said to sleep very little
a further point of the theory of the
universal ratio OF sleep to intslli-
gsnee.
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Little Stories of Interest

effort to get a grip on the others
neck or foreleg. Both
have tusks that have been cut OF
to about two feet and ferruled with
ornamental metal-work. In the
crash OF the collision a great chunk
OF ivory flies of one OF the tusks,
and 1t is soon evident that the els-
phant who has suffered the loss
recognizes its benefit TO him. He
has now a sharp jagged end to his
tusk. and he does all he can to take
advantage OF It.
The other quickly appreciates
the danger. ducks his head down
and round. and does all he can to
grip the aggressor in order to save
himself. In a few minutes dark
streaks glisten wetly on his face;
his head is gashed and bleeding
from the assault. He presently gets
a firm hold on the opponents neck
with his trunk and, lowering him
self to his knees. by sheer weight
forcibly drags the other down also.
Then they break away for a min
ute with lowered heads: sharp
tusk' again lunges forward. and
'blunt-tusk,' turning his head to
avoid more gashing. received the
charge sidewiss and gets swung
partly round His enemy II -9uisl
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Advice to the LOvelOrn
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

time together. c, about three
weeks ago, spoke a few rude,
hasty words. A and B have ever
since been as strangers to her,
Don't you think they must regard
their years of friendship very
lightly ANN,
IN order really to advise the
friends in this situation I ought
to have more actual knowledge Of
it than the skethcy outline you
have given me. 1t doesn't seem to
me that the two girls who are
treating her so merciIessIy and
cruelty are worth C's worrying
about. Even If IN a moment OF
anger she said some very cruel and
unkind things, they owe it TO their
own sense of fairness to give her
a chance to explain and make up for
1t. Has she really tried to apollo
gize and set matters straight?
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PugnaciOus Elephants.

A very common form ofentertain-
ment is provided by Rajahs for
guests in India. In his Memories
of India" Sir Robert Baden-Powell
says:
Picture a deep courtyard among
the outlying walls of native pail
ace. The tops Of the walls all round
are lined with a crowd OF onlookers
in the brightest OF garments. The
arena is simply an earth-foored
courtyard with a small mound at
one end. The mound is just large
enough for an elephant to stand on.
1t is the sanctuary The animals
understand that when one OF them
takes refuge there he must not be
attacked. He has acknowledged de-
feat.
Presently the great doors are
opened and a dirty gray monster
comes shambling in. tapping his
ears and moving in an undecided
leisurely way across the court.
Then n second combatant comes
, shuffling heavily and slowly into
the ring.
For a minute or SO they push
and heave; each tries to shove the
other backward Pnd their respective
trunks twist round constantly in the
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
The "BlOwgun."

Among the Koasti Indians the
"blowgun" is still used for shoot
ing birds. This weapon consists Of
tube. usually a cane. about six feet
long. rubbed smooth on the inside
with an implement made for the
purpose. and carefully Strengthened
with the aid OF FIRE. Slender pointed
darts about eight inches long are
used as ammunition, each ore
wrapped neatly along a third OF its
length with thistledown or cotton
to make 1t ft the inside OF the
tube. The hunter places a dart in
the tube. which he raises to his lips
and aims at his game: then a quick
puff OF breath drives the little dart
flying with sufficient force to i'm
pale and kill . small bird or sQuir-
rel
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He has been shown on" and laughed at great deal
in his short life. For years his mothers conversation
has been largely about the funny things that he has
said and done He has a desperate longing to
tinue at the pinnacle Of fame to which he
apparently born. but from which he seems destined
to be thrust through no fault of his.
He cannot understand the changing point Of view
In the people about him. His intentions all good
He really feels that he must Detailing below his
NAL standard II he longer and entertain
these friends
He notes his mothers growing sternness on such
occasions, but believing that her disapproval must be
mainly with the character of his entertainment he
redoubles his eforts-and finally goes too far even
for indulgent mother. There is mistaking her
anger this time, He is ordered out Of the room
away from the cakes and tea. His heart is bursting
with passionate resentment. But he won't cry-noe
before them, He is far too proud for that He goes
away he is hidden and lying his stomach under
the porch, he thinks it all over.
With his thoughts the tears begin to fall slowly,
one by one He remembers-yes. he is sure he does
why his mother kissed his little dimped hands for
that only last year,
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Dopey Ed; but the main thing IL,
you've got the diamond. amt your
These words came to PEARLS ears
a. she leaned against the hedge;
and in spite of her blindness, q
wave OF anger passed over her as
she realised that Carslake had got
possession Of the stone once again.
Without stopping 10 think how
helpless she really was. she stag
gered toward them. one hand over
her eyes and Carslake saw her
coming. SEEKING Dopey Eds arm to
hold him silent CarsIake pointed.
Something Wrong.
IT'S the girl" whispered Dopsy
Ed. Something's wrong with hsri"
Carslake nodded. and motIoned
Dopey Ed to advance and investi-
gate. He crouched down noiss-
Iessly and waited.
Dopey Ed drew near Pearl,
Whats the matter. miss? Hurt
your eyes?" he asked with as SYM
pathetic a voice as he could COM
msnd,
Pearl nodded her head.
Yes, II can't ses." she answered
in frightened tone. Are you one
Of the Spiders menT
Carslake siGnaIled Dopey Ed to
say yes.
Yes" said Dopey Ed. Can 90
anything for you, miss?1
Yes said Pearl. Take me to
tbs Spider. ] want to go to the
Spider
Sure, miss, This way agreed
Dopey Ed. at Carslake direction.
He gave Pearl hIs arm, and fol-
lowed CarsIake, who led the way
swiftly to the taxicab which was
still waiting for Pearl. The chauf-
feur was still bending over the
hood, examining the engine. As
Dopey Ed politely helped Pearl in,
Carslake thrust his revolver against
the chauffeur's back. The chauf-
feur turned swiftly.
Get up on your box and drive
as / direct you. Say nothing" or
dered Carslaks in a low tone.
The chauffeur hesitated, glanced
from Carslaks, with his gun to
Pearl and Dopey Ed. Then, he
shrugged ard sbsFed.
An instant later, the taxi was
speeding back toward town.
Both Pearl and the diamond were
now in Carslake's hands.
il was the Spider" who finally
reached the light-switch and turned
on the lights again. thus turning also
the tide Of the battle in the base
ment room. Two of the Arabs had
been killed in the fray and most
OF the ginger had been knocked
out OF the rest OF them.
Fighting their way toward the
door. the Spider" and his men and
Tom slipped out and locked the
door upon their assailants. As they
did so. however. Tom missed Pearl.
where's Pearl? We must have
left her behind US. Wen have to
go back" he cried.
NO. she was not there" replied
the Spider" quietly. Il looked for
her at the last moment She must
have escaped in the darkness"
But that doeEn't sound like her"
puFmuTed Tom, SHES q thorough
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
TIL EuI-I d. SERIAL OF MYSTERY,
NG Il ULUL ICLNu LOVE AND ROMANCE
SYNOPSIS,

Pearl standish, the richest girl in
America. agrees to help Nicholas
Knox, a member Of the Secret Order
OF the Violet God Of Daroon, to re-
cover 4 violet diamond. the setting
OF which Knox has. She goes
Through many -perils with Knox 10
secure the Jewel. which Is found to
be IN the possession OF Richard
Carslake, once the secretary Of
Pearls father.
Pearl is aided by Tom Carleton, q
reporter, who saves her life, and to
whom she becomes attached. Tom
Is made prisoner by the AraS fol-
lowers OF the Order OF the Violet
God. The Priestess OF the order
knows that CarlSlake has the dia-
mond and gives Pearl till midnight
Of the same day to secure It on pain
Of Toms death. Pearl sees Carslake
IN his cell in jail and he promises TO
give up the Jewel II he Will secure
his release. Pearl by paying a
large sum effects this. and with the
diamond goes to the Temple Of the
Violet God to save Toms life. She
gives the diamond to an Arab to give
20 the High Priestess, but he hides
81, and Pearl Is made prisoner. but
st. escapes through the aid OF the
Spider"
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
She Is Too Young.
MISS FAIRFAXf

DEAR MISS FAIRFAXi
Ny daughter. sixteen, was in
troduced to a man twenty-one two
weeks ago, who says he fell in
love - first sight. He phones
daily and calls at the house three
times a week.
He is heartbroken because I re-
fused to allow my daughter to
take a diamond ring to bind the
engagement and said he would
wait two years to be married.
She likes him very mucr, but /
think she is too young.
IT seems to me your daughter is
too young TO marTy--toO near he
FIRST youth TO bind her future. Per
haps it would be possible to let her
keep up her friendship with this
young man under your supervision.
You don't want to enact the part Of
the "crueI parent" who separates
youthful lovers, but you want to
steer a very careful course which
will keep your daughters faith in
tact and will check youthful ro-
nance which has not enough real
foundation to insure the future
happiness OF the young lovers.
Don't do any forbidding or order
ing around. but try to keep fully in
control of the situation. Would II
be possible for you to invite n num-
Der of charming young people to
your house. and TO keep your young
romantics in an atmosphere where
they have wholesome interests TO
turn the current OF their thoughts
away from emotion into youthful
good times and gayety?
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Do YOU KNOW
THAT

For the style of wooden shoes
called sabots, Eastwood is mostly
used, but willow is preferred, Pop
Ian birch, walnut and beach are also
used to some extent in their manu-
facture.
The Jungle fowl, TO be found in
Australia, builds a nest in the form
OF a great mound, sometimes meas
urinE fifteen feet in height and one
hundred and fifty in circumference.
There are said TO be the largest and
heaviest nests in the world
IN Hungary gypsies are regarded
a. a dangerous community. II is
sGid that no fewer than two lun-
dred thousand wander about So
notorious are their thieving pro-
SensitIss that they are not allowed
inside the towns, while the villages
tsisrats than for only tEs days
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
By Fred Jackson.
Episode s.
puy4sht. IsI7. By Fred jackson. all rIEhtu
rrssrvedl

pPyHSht. IsI7. By Fred Jackson. all right
rsEsrved.l
~ HE tripped and almost fell, sob
- bing a little in her helpless
ness. She bumped into a tree.
and Just saved herself from injury.
But she dared not stand still. Size
staggered on wildly, bringing UP at
length against a hedge, and lying
there against it half exhausted,
Not two feet from heF-though
abe did not know it-Carslske and
Dopey Ed were comforting together.
Carslake had succeeded in overcom-
ing old Haggi's resistance and had
knocked him out, and having Joined
his lieutenant, he was planning
dIght
Il haven't the least idea what's
going on in there" Carslake was
saying TO Dopey Ed; but ! can
thank the Spider and his msH for
keeping the Arabs of while made
my getaway"
We'll. don't understand any
nore'n you, governor" admitted
The Washington times., 1917-08-31

A RMED with his electric mirror,
n whose power had been dem
~ onstrated to a special COM
mittee in destroying a dis
carded cruiser in three minutes,
Charles Severac sailed aboard Ad-
miral Germinet's flagship, the
Republic.
At The Lost Isle.
While the great world fleet was
proceeding under full steam toward
the Persian Gulf, Oxus and Fulbert,
having received warning, were finish
ing a plan Of action at the Lost
Isle.
II events had not modified their
formidable projects, they had at least
altered their plan OF action. No long
er was there any question OF using
HIctaner as a passive instrument. 1t
was necessary now to reckon with
him positively.
Fulbert's astute mind had construct
ed the diabolical intrigue from the
first, and the half of II was already ac-
compIished. Moisette and Vera were
hidden from all eyes in secret cham
Der adjoining that of Oxus and Martha
was isolated in an apartment next
to the priests. The maid servants
were with their mistresses.
While Severac was killing Brother
FuIgence, Fulbert had been warned at
the Lost Isle by a special signal that
the Balearic station was cutting Itself
of from the others, which signiied
that the post was invaded by the en-
emy and its guardian in danger OF
death.
Just as the world fleet was arriving
at the entrance to the Suez canad Full
bert was warned by the submarine
post at Malta that the powers, melted
by Severac, were setting out for an
attack upon the Lost Isle.
II took Oxus and Fulbert two days
to make their plans. During this time
they refused to see Hictaner. who
wished to have a definite understsnd-
ing with them.
Upon his return they had merely
said: "You have been deceived. We
have not seen Moisette at the Lost
Isle"
The two days Of plotting had passed.
The two men were again in the labora-
tory. and after summing up their inten-
tions. they were about to inaugurate
the chosen plan OF action.
"Oxus." asked Fulbert. in his solemn.
iecisiye voice. Is everything decided
..iS =, saa,,a ,1.is, - ,.,,,-
.yes What We have manned out seems
an excellent course to pursue. But we
must act without decay"
II will call Hictaneh"
EuIbo-, ros. a,5 roirg N the signal
table. pressed one button and then an
other. and. returning to the divan, took
seat Deslue CAuS.
'taneL Sp'''t S.In LtIs ne ne,,o,InS ~ i,, he
rs - ayoid the INNER air for more
,ban Sor,y-eigbt hours At time So he
was waiting down there alone. with no
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to follow up his advantage, ana
plunges into him again He gives
ground. staggering. and just saves
himself from falling; but he feels
that he has had enough. He sham
bles or toward the sanctuary and
Chambers wearily on It"
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Girl Friends.

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
A. B and C are three dear
friends. and till recently have
spent the greater part Of their
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Bv Marv Ellen Sigsbee.

WYE parents have a great deal to learn, for
w still but children Of a larger growth our
selves. From sheer necessity have acquired
some worldly wisdom, but the main difference
beween and children is only size strength
still
The conclusion which the average child draws from
the average parent is that might makes right" In
spite Of amiable instruction to the contrary. Con-
sstency is not usual parental virtue. There is
simple directness about childs logic that teaches
him more about actuaties in the first eight years of
his life than in all the rest OF 1t combined. We
fool some people, but We can't fool our children.
The above picture illustrates very common form
of parental inconsistency. What have laughed at
in child of three four punish in a child OF five
six, From this the child may learn a very valu-
able lesson in selfenacement3 but he will learn, at
the time, several unfattering things about US
things from which he may deduce much worldly
wisdom but that knowledge Of the right and true
which would hav chin learn.
This little boy finds 1t har dto be among group Of
grown ups unless he be the centre of attention
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bred. you know. Shed have stuck
to the nnishI"
Perhaps she went for reinforce
ments. them" suggested the Spider
"or one ofthoss yellow devils
dragged her on under cover OF the
noise," added Tom anxiously.
Wen have q look about" said
the Spider" Scatter. boys, and
search the house and grounds"
The spiders" men obeyed, cover
ing the whole vicinity thoroughly
and even calling her nAme-but they
found no trace of her, nor did any
voice respond to their repeated calls.
Well" observed Tom wssrIIy. as
they all gathered again, She
couldn't have been swallowed by
the earth. you know. And she can't
ny, She must be In there with those
Arabs, and I'm going inG'
Very we'll, look II you like"
agreed the Spider"
He stationed one man at the door
with a revolver, The others like
rounded the door, 1t was very
quietly unlocked and opened. And
then?-
The man who looked in. stood
gaping foolishly. For the room was
empty. In spite OF the fact that
the door was locked and there was
nfh
remained to be seen.
They're gone" gasped the man
stupidity.
"Gone? Impossiblerr cried Tom.
He thrust the man aside and
threw open the door, All OF them
crowded in.
And now II developed that a Sc
cret panel behond the fireplace was
standing open. Obviously II was
through this way that the Arabs
had passed out
No One There.
They Investigated. and found that
It led upward. bringing them out in
the hall above. There the trail OF
the Arabs ended. They had van
Ished as completely as had Pearl
WELL" cried Tom, wsarily, II
guess there's no further use OF
IoiterIng here. We're only wasting
time"
Quite true" admitted the
Spider" noddIns. II see both the
other cars are gone from outside. so
! deduce that the Arabs and Cars
lake and his friend likewise have all
fed this spot. Pearl has evidently
gone with one or the other party.
The best that we can do is to follow
and try to pick up her trail"
But how can we do that7' gasped
Tom, miserably.
The Spider" smiled
We can interview the Arabs most
likely at their Temple. and IL the
chauffeur Of Carslakes taxi cannot
lead US to him l daresay / can soon
nnd him"
He smiled and nodded toward the
remaining car.
May / give you q lift7-' be in
quired politely.
Thank you" said Tom. accepting
the Invitation.
TS BE Centinusd TO-AsErsM
The Washington times., 1917-08-31

nSoveIized from the photo-pIay The
Fatal Ring.")
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Full Noon Tomorrow Night.

THE is full tomorrow night rising about the time
of sunset. The next full will be "the harvest
moon" full moon that the whole circle of the
moons face turned toward the earth is illuminated by
shine, and that only happen when the sun and the
moon on opposite sides of the earth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-10

the due. orderly and FREQ course of
trade and business will be restricted as
little as may DO consistent with these
interests. Tho farmers will be entitled
to fair return upon their labor and
investment. tho middlemen cannot be
denied reasonable pront and all en-
gagged in manufacture and distribution
should have a due share of what meas
ure of prosperity may be going.
MUST EXERCISE PRUDENCE
AND SELF CONTROL
Nevertheless, the fundamental need
Is that all the people should be sus-
tanned There must be prudence.
especially In the avoidance Of waste:
there must be economy practiced by
the rich and well-to-do. as well as by
those In moderate circumstances and
by the poor. There must be self
control and II need be. positive sacrl-
flee. 80 that actual want may not be
suffered by any.
our first consideration, Of course.
should be tho proper feeding of, the
gallant soldiers who will fight our bat
ties and the worlds battles upon the
bloody fields of Europe. besides help
ing to feed our allies also. Napoleon.
or some other masters OF war, first an
nounced that an army travelled on it's
stomach; but TO some extent also II
travels on the stomach Of the people at
home. for they must be supported in
their efforts to supply the wealth
which II Is necessary to expend in this
most expensive of all the enterprises
ever undertaken by man.
They can fight the better and bring
victory the sooner II those they leave
behind are sustained In health and
contentment. II per cent Of the pop
ulatiop are engaged In actual strife the
SO per cent must also be nour!she ed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-10

Tho wisest may not predict with con-
fidence the duration Of this awful
struggle, but whether It be brief or
long 1t must end--and then tho threads
OF our normal life shall be taken up
again and whom tho victories OF our
armies and those who will fight with
them have brought a blessed peace
onco more. let Us hope this nation will
resume It's normal course with tho con-
seriousness that all have worked to-
gether, not each for his own gain. but
all for tho honor and success OF our
common country"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-10

The Massapequa, 3.1s3 tons gross.
was armed with guns manned by
naval gunncrs. She was built in 1893
at Sunderland England. and owned by
the New York and Porto Rico Steam
ship Company. She sailed on Juno IS
from the United States for France with
a general cargo. She was commanded
by Captain A. II. Strumm, and had a
crow Of thirty-one men. OF whom ten
signed on as American citizens.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-10
AMERICAN STEAMER SUNK

The Mnssnpequa Sent Down By Sub
mnrine-Crew Landed on sein
Island. (.
tBy Associated Presa1
LONDON. July 9.-The American
steamer Massapequa was sunk on
Saturday by n German submarine. The
crew was landed at the small Island
of Sein. off the French coast, twenty
eight miles southwest Of Brest.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-15
OlD GLORY! say who.
,pvR,car 1900 BY JAMES wnlrcons RILEY

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to the fla
may seema n o
and
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with of in
of
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to
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the ul of MONDAY ate and with above the that all we'll
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bavedf
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meet the
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"An with righteous pride recorded that on the thrbing bosom
Wth nameof
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-15
FORMER PIOCHE TEACHER
MARRIED IN OREGON

Cards have been received in Pi-
oche announcing the marriage of
Miss Gertrude M. Hague to Mr. Tom
II. Floyd at Grants Pass Oregon,
which occurred on the thirt'eth Of
May. The bride is well known to a
good many Phoebe people, she having
been employed as a teacher of the
intermediate grades during the 1911
1915 term.
The bridal couple will make their
home at Grants Pass.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-15

The following telegram was re-
reived by the Record last evening
from Hal Lennon, of the Liberty
Loan Committee of Nevada, which
Is self explanatory:
"Nevada's proportion of Liberty
Loan Is away Oversubscribed; indi.
cations are that 1t is approximately
forty per cent.
Secretary McAdoo, Governor
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-15
Nevada Oversubscribes Bonds

Kains of the Federal Reserve, Gov
ernor Boyle, and the Liberty Loan
Committee of Nevada wish you to
extend their hearty congratulations
and appreciation to everybody in
volved.
"Nevada leads them all and still
going strong.
Nevada was required to raise two
and q half million dollars.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-06-15
SALT LAKERS AFTER
MANGANESE PROPERTIES

A number Of Salt Lake parties have
been here this week looking for man
ganese properties and are anxious to
get possession of meritorious mines
of this character. They are looking
over the camp thoroughly and, it is
understood, have found something at
tractive.