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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

When Nash of the Chronicle is hard
up for news he writes about ghosts.
He is as great teller If ghost stories
as the celebrated Stead. There is an
extensive area OF sand in what is
known as the east side of Two Rivers
and here Is where Nash makes his
ghosts hold high carnival. The ghosts
never put in an appearance until the
bones OF Indians buried in the sand are
exposed by the winds Then the ghosts
sing weird concert unrem.ttingly
until the bones are properly inferred
The formal transfer of the Lake
Shore & Western to the G. & N. w.
was made last week. The board Of
directors was in session for number
OF days though doing little except to
adjourn from day to day. The only
changes made were in the presidency
treasurership and secretary Hughitt,
the president OF the Q. & N. w. was
chosen president OF the MI. l., S. &
w. The same officers who managed
the road having headquarters in Mil
waukee will continue to do so. This
will not be unpleasant news for Man
itowoc people.
MIR. and Mrs. Bloquelle of this city
celebrated their silver wedding on
Tuesday Of this week. They were the
recipients OF many presents from their
friends The Ladies Aid Society made
this the occasion OF showing their re
gard for Mrs. Bloquelle by presenting
her fine silver tea service. Mrs. Bio
quelle was the organizer OF this socie
ty and largely through her efforts it
has become the factor it Is in extend
ing aid to the poor. She has distribut
cd thousands of dollars among the poor
OF this city and it is for this reason
that the silver Wedding was made an
event by her admirers.
MARRIED-Lohe- -Hoyer. On Tues
day, January 5, by Rev. Mr.. Mach
mueller, Mr.. Fred Lobe and Miss Katie
Hoyer both OF Manitowoc.
MIR. Lobe Is an attractive and popu-
lar young man who has already achiev-
ed standing in business circles. His
bride is young lady deservedly popu-
lar.
Plop-Genling. In Two Rivers, Jan.
uary IL, by Rev. j. A. Geissler, Mr..
Edward Pilon and Miss Josephine Geh-
ling.
Wallender- -StOecker On Tuesday,
January II, by Rev. Father Bruno OF
Clarks Mills, Mr., Frank Wal'ender
and Miss Eva Stoecker, both of Cato.
A meeting Of the stock holders OF
the Manitowoc County Agricultural
Society was held at the council rooms
on Tuesday OF this week. The follow
ing named directors were chosen. Os.
car Alter, Gustav Sa 'hse, Henry Coed
je1. The directors who held over are:
Henry Esch, Jr., James Tiugher, +.
A. Husbner.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11

Cleopatra, 1t seems, was homely
enough to stop clock, had there been
clocks In her interesting days, and u
feeling Of sadness comes over us as
we reflect that Antony ruined a great
career for nothing. Jour
nal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11

Edward Allen aged two years, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Allen North
10 tn. street, died Tuesday. The fun.
eral will be held this afternoon. In
terment in Evergreen cemeterr.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11

Germany In Advance Of All.
Germany Is said to lead the world
In the use Of machinery driven direct
y BY electric motors.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11
ITEMS FROM The PILOT FILES.
FORTY.FOUR YEARS AGO.

DIED-In this city, on Saturday, De-.
cember 2Sth, Clsrissa Louisa, wife Of
Peter Johnston, and youngest daught-
er of David Boughton, deceased Of
Merton, Waukesha Co., Wis, aged 81
years, 2 months and days. She leaves
her husband and seven children to
mourn her loss.
The sudden death of Mrs. Johnston
has cast a gloom upon this whole com
munity, in~which she was well known,
having been a resident OF this city for
sixteen years, and universally respect-
ed and beloved, ever kind to the sick
and needy, she has been comforter in
many a household where sickness and
death has entered; in her the poor
have lost an ever ready friend. She
will be most sincerely mourned by a
large circle of friends, to whom she
had endeared herself by her amiable
and exemplary life. She leaves fam
lily Of seven young children to mourn
the loss of mothers care and love.
The heartfelt sympathy of all are with
the husband in his deep Affections.
In this city, on Tuesday morning, at
one o'clock, A, NJ, December 3lst,
1872, Lucy Ann, wife of b. +. Murphy,
aged 46 years.
The deceased, Mrs. Murphy, had
been suffering for some years with
consumption, which terminated in her
death, but bore her Affections with re :
markable, patience and christian re-
signation; always kind and thoughtful
for the comforts of others, she made
her life one long and loving sacrifice
to her family and children, who lose in
her, their greatest earthly blessing.
The bereaved husband Lls the earnest
sympathy of the entire community.
Hon. Jos. Rankin has been confined
TO his residence since his returd from
the south with erysipelas, until yester'
day, when he came out again and will
soon be around all right. as usual.
We are sorry to learn that w. j.
Turner, has been quite sick and is still
confined to his residence suffering from
severe attack OF quinsy, but began to
improve on presentation, from his wife
of masculine weighing nine pounds
Our old friend DR.. Oswald OF Two
Rivers called at the Pilot office, Incl
dentally paying up arrears. Although
we are always glad to see the doctors
genial face, yet there is no denying
the fact, that such practical thought
fulness makes callers none the less
agreeable.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11

We are sorry to learn that w. J.
Turner, has been quite sick and is still
confined to his residence suffering from
a severe attack OF quinsy, but began to
improve on presentation, from his wife,
of masculine weighing nine pounds.
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EDUCATIONAL.
(By G. w. Meisnest.)

Tie last of the sectional teachers
meetings for the county was held at
Branch last Saturday. A good program
was carried out A new feature was
the health talk by DR.. Kelley of Cato.
In his talk he briefly reviewed the
health conditions in school and urged
teachers and parents to pay more at
tention to this matter. Plenty light,
fresh air, and outdoor exercise were
the three main things suggested by
the doctor. IL was also stated that a
school nurse for rural communities
will soon be the only way to follow up
health conditions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11

The following teachers were present.:
Guy Drews Marion Chambers
George Grady Mary Cavanaugh
Eliz. Marquardt Agnes Blahnik
Ida Marquardt CT. Bogenschuetz
Helen Hussey Eliz. Kleiber
Anne Hussey Lily Morrissey
Mary Hussey Joe w. Voboril
Blanche McCulley Emma Voboril
Viola Welch May Robinson
Laura Welch Mary Cahill
Ladimir Hrudka Eta Hayden
Mary Reddin Eliz. Halloran
Edna Meissner Estelle Gunderson
Viola Handl
Helen Reldy day
Lilly Click ! day
Irene Scanlan day
Geraldine Cavanaugh day
Valdemar Hanson day
Sr. Laurentine and assistant
Karl Staehle
Lillian Chloupek
Agnes Nelson
Miss Comerford Calumet CO..
G. w. Meisnest
DR.. and Mrs. Kelley
Mr. Robinson
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11

Hon. Jos. Rankin has been confined
10 his residence since his retura from
the south with erysipelas, until yester-
day, when he came out again and will
soon be around all right. as usual.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11
0. TORR|SON co.
January Clearance Sale
in Cloak Department

Entire stock of Ladies' and Misses Suits and coats
at greatly reduced prices
Entire stock of ladies' suits arranged in three lots
Lot 1-s6.75. Lot $1,000. Lot $500
The evening world., 1917-05-03

"AOu mean IL, Cameron"
"Yes, with all my heart. You are
a true man. II God ever made one,
and you have shown It tonight"
"Ah!" said Raven. with a kind OF
sigh as he sank back and leaned up
hear. II Is long since l have had a
friend"
quick, Martini" said Cameron. "He
IS wounded"
What? where?" said the doctor.
kneeling down beside him and tear
ing open his coat and vest. "Oh. my
God!" cried the doctor. He is"
The doctor paused abruptly.
what do you say2 oh, DR.. Mar
tin, he is not badly wounded?" MORA
threw herself on her knees beside
the wounded man and caught his
hand. "Oh. it is cold. cold" sho cried
through rushing tears. Can you not
help him? oh, you must not let him
die
surely he Is not dyingr said
Cameron.
The doctor was silently and swiftly
working with his syringe.
How long. DoctorT inquired
Raven In q quiet voice.
Half an hour perhaps less said
the doctor brokonly.
"Oh, Dr. Martin" cried tho girl
plteously. shaking him hy tho arm.
'do not tell me YOU can do nothing.
Try--try something" she began
TO chafe tho dying mans cold hand,
her tears falling uDon II.
Raven looked up quickly at her ,
You arc weeping for me, Miss
Moira?" he said, surprise and wonder
IN his face. ''For me2 a horsothiet.
an outlaw. for mo? l thank you.
And forgive mc--may | kiss your
hund2" lie tried fcebly 20 lift her
hand 10 his lips
mo. no." cried the girl. mot my
hand" ana leaning over him she
kissed him on tho brow. Ills eyes
were still upon her.
Thank YOU" he said fccbly, a rare,
beautiful smile lighting up tho white
face. You mako me belioyo IN Coda
mercy
There was a quick movement In the
group and Smith was m,clinE beside
the diving man.
Gods mercy. Mr.. Raven" ne said
iu au DaEcr voice. is infinite. Why
should YOU not believe lu it''
Raven looked az him Duriously
Smfl nodded, then said earnestly:
MI Raven you must h'lieFo 90
Gods mercy"
Gods mercy" said tho DYING mal
'lpwly Yes. Gods mercy What Il
3D. again? -be-morclf 90,
"a sinner" once more hc Opcne,
his eyes ana let them rest upon 'h'
face OFF the girl bending over him
eyes, he said. you helped me 20 1c
lioyo in Gods mercy" with u sigh al
OF content he settled himself quietly
against the shoulders OF his dca,
horse.
"Good old comrade." ne said, good
? by!" a." closed his eyes and drew
deep breath. They waited for an
other, uur there was no more.
"Ho gone" said the doctor
"GuUo'' cried MORA. Gone
Oahouo but he was the gallant gen
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could be seen upon his black horse
cantering easily up the slope and
toward the swiftly approaching In
dian.
"taven! Raven!" shouted Cameron.
firing his gun. ION guardl On
guard"
Raven heard, locked up and saw the
Indian bearing down upon him. His
horse. too, saw the approaching Zoo
and, gathering himself, In two short
leaps rushed like a whirlwlnd At him,
but, swerving aside. tho Indian avoid
ed tho charging stallion. Cameron
saw his rifle go up to his shoulder, a
shot reverberated through tho coulcc,
Raven swayed in his saddle, A
second shot and tho black horse was
fair upon tho Indian pony. hurting
him to the ground and falling himself
upon him. As tho Indian sprang Ga
his feet Raven was upon him. lie
grippcd him by the throat and shook
him as a dog shakes a rat. once
twice, his pistol fell upon tho snarlinl
face and the Indian Crumplcd up unu
laS stiil, battered to death.
"Thank Cod" cried Cameron, as he
came up, struggling with his sobbing
breath. you have got the beast"
Yes, have got him." said Raven
with his hand TO his side, "but | guess
paused. his eye fen upon his horse
lying upon his side and feebly kick
ing-"ah, / fear no has got you IA
well. Nighthawk. old boy" As ha STAG
gered over toward his horse tho sOunl
OF galloping hoOfs was heard coming
down tho coulec.
Here are some more Of theml
cried Cameron, drawing out his guns
"Ail right, Cameron, my boy JUS
hapls htTg hagi.lA - nl1 IYnWnn
as no coolly loaded his empty reyol
yer. 1--WE can send a few more o.
these devils TO hell, You are a goo,
sport, old chap, and | want 10 30 ou
In no better company
Hold up!" cried Cameron. "Thcr,
is a woman. Why, there is police
man. They are friends, Raven. II }.
tho doctor and Moira. IIurrahl Herr
you are. Martin. quick Quick! oh
my God! Ho rs dying''
Raven had sunk TO his knees bcsld
his horse. They gathered round him
n mounted police patrol picked up OF
the way BY Dr. Martin, Mora who no,
como TO show them tho tran. du'
Smith
"Nighthawk, old boy" they nc1r
Raven say, his hand pattng 'h'
shoulder OF tho noble animal "ho hat
done Tor YOU, I fear Ills voice C1uu
In broken sobs. The great horse lttc
His beautiful head and looked -oln'
toward his master. An, my boy, ",
have done many "a journey together
cri 4 l;uvsn as Doc threw hts aru
a,ound tuo glossy neck. "anl on Ihi
last ono too we shall not DO fl
apart" Tho horse gave slish
whinny, noscd into his masters nan,
and laid his head down again,
slight culver OF the limbs and he wa
still for ever. "Ah, he has gonei
cried Raven. my best, my uni
friend"
NO. no." cried Cameron, "you ar
with friends now, Raven, old man
He offered his hand Raven took I
wondcrlngly
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AMERON'S visit I. Crowfoot
proved unAvailing. but
strengthened his oonvio-
49, tons Of impending trouble.
Then days rido brought him to
KRnanaskls, where tho sun Dance
Trail ends on one side OF tho Bow
River and tho Ghost River Trail be-
gins on the other. There he found
signs 10 indicate that Jerry was be-
fore him on his way 20 the Manitou
Rock. AZ Cameron was preparing 10
camp fou the night there camo over
him a strong but unaccountable pre-
sentiment OF approaching evil. an ir-
Teslstihlo feeling that he ought 20
press forward.
"Pshawl l will be seeing spooks
next" he said impatiently TO himself.
II suppose II is the Highlander in me
that is seeing visions and dreaming
dreams must eat. however. no
matter what iH going 10 happen"
Leaving his horse shddled, but re-
moving tho bride, he gave him a feed
OF oats. then boiled tea and made his
own supper. As he was eating the
feeling grew more strongly upon him
that he should not camp but 20 for
ward. At the same time no made the
discovery that the wearinuss that had
almost overpowered him during tho
last half hour OF his ride had com
pletely vanished. Hence, with tho
feeling OF half contemptuous anger ~
himself for yielding to his present.
ment, he packed up kit again,
bridled his horse and rode on.
After some hours OF steady plod
ding the trees began to bs sensl bly,
larger tho birch and poplar gave
place 10 spruce and Pine and the un
derhrush almost disappeared. The
tran, too, became better, winding be
tween tho large trees which with
clean trunks stood wido apart and
arranged themselves In stately high
drched alsles and long corridors
From the lofty branches overhead the
gray moss hung I'm long streamers, AS
Jerry and said, giving to tho trees an
ancient and weird appearance. Atoms
these silent, solemn, gray festoOncd
ulSl's and corridors Cameron rod,
with an uncanny sensation that un,
seen eyes were peerinR out upon hin
stroye 10 shake on the feeling. bui
iu vain. Al length, forced by the
growing darkness, no decided tC
camp. when through the shadowy ant
silent forest there came to him the
welcome sound OF running water. Il
was 10 Cameron Ike tho sound OF
human voice. Ho almost callet
aloud 90 tho running stream as 10 a
friend II was tho Ghost River.
In few minutes he had reached
the water and after picketing hi,
horse some little distance down IN,
stream and away from the tran. ht
rolled himself IN his blanket 10 sleep
The moon rising above the high tire,
tops hllcd the forest nlsles with d
soft unelrthlY light. As his eye FOL
lowed down the dim alsles there grew
Ouco moro upon him tho feeling thai
he was being watched by unseen
eyes.
(To BE Contlnued)
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|OriginofBathing

DATHlNG in most Of its modern
ID forms is as old as the beginning
of tho world,
While the baths OF the Greeks we're
distinguished by a rigid simplicity,
the Persians exercised their ingenuity
and taste in luxurious adornmeut of
these places. Alexander the Great
scars into verbal rhapsodies over the
beauteous decorations OF the baths
used by the conquered and fugitive
Darius.
But TO the fine example OF the
Romans, during the Gays OF the Cae-
bers, Is que the style OF batning m
dlgenOus 10 the lie of these times. In
the beginning the Romans, after CX-
ercIse, SIMPLY putLgrd INTO the Fiber,
but with tho construction OF an
RqueduCt that carried wafer from the
river into tho city were introduced
the small puDllc baths, originated by
ClOdluS. alccacitds Dult several inc
public patns at MS own expense and
IRON his time each ruler made cuOrt
10 improve upon tho examples Of his
predecessors in the construction OF
GTeeces buildings, known as thcTmae,
whicn con, alneu not merely bathing
rooms, but gymnasia, Teadlug halls
anu llbIdlltSt AZ lpldt Ntlbt Illuhi
Domitian, Dionysius, COmmodus and
DiocletIan OutdUlng each other in this
always potent bid for popular favor
The Roman baths, according to Taci-
tus ana Suotonius, contained swim
ming pools, vapOr rooms and hot air
rooms constructed very much on the
line OF the Turkish and Russian baths
OF to-day, the parallel being COM
pleted by the employment OF servants
"a IN INF hlf hs sfag
with a pulpy soapy substance, or with
oils and pomades.
The swimming and hot air baths
OF Rome and other Italian cities grad 70
ually falling in disuse, were main
tnined in fun force In Egypt and
Turkey, tho custom gradually spread
ing TO France, Germany and England
no the famous Russell England owes
Tive revival, about the middle Of the
Eighteenth Century, of sea bathing
which from the time Of the Saxon.
had fallen into disuse, and from this
custom dates the wholesome love O
che English for cold VIZ Pc 'Aing.
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zhE PA7ROL or The sun DANCE TRAIL

mass OF steers, their hoofs pounding
IKE distant artillery, their horns rat
tllng Ike continuous crash OF
ritlery. Before them at n distance
OF hundred yards or more a
mounted Indian rode toward the
farther side OF tho funnel and took
his stand at the very spot at which
there was some hope Of divertlng the
rushing herd from the cut-bank down
the side coulcc 10 safety.
'Inds man has got 10 CO." said
cameron TO himself. drawing his gun.
But before no could level IL there
snot out from the ann light benlnd
the Indian man on HORSEBACK. Like
lion on It's prey the horse leaped
with Il wicked scream at the lnuIan
pony. Before that furious leap both
man ana pony went down and rolled
over and over in front OF the pound
ing herd. over the PROSTATE pony
leaped tho horse and up the hillside
iIIr In the face OF that rushing mass
OF maddCncd steers. straight across
their face sped the horse and his
rider, galloping lightly, with never "A
SwerNo or hesitation, then swiftly
wheeling as the steers drew almost
level with him, he darted furiously
on their hank and iCde close to their
noses. Crack! Gre "k!" rang the
riders revolver, and two steers In
the far flank dropped TO tho earth,
while over them surged the follow
ing herd. Again tho revolver rang
out, once, twice, thrice. and at each
crack a leader on the flank furthest
away plunged down nd VS. sub
merged by tho rushing tide behind,
For an instant the column faltered
on It's left. and slowly began 10
swerve In that direction. Then upon
tho leaders OF the right flank the
black horse charged furOusly, biting,
kicking, plunglng, liko a thing pos
Bessei of ten thousand devils. stead
lly, surely, the limo continued Ia
SWerye.
MY God" cried Cameron, unable
10 believe his eyes. They are turn
ing Troy arc turned!'
with wild cries and dIscharging his
revolver tair IN tho face OF tho lead
ors. Cameron rushed out into the
open and crossed tho mouth OF the
funnel
90 back. you fool! Go. back"
yelled the man on horseback &C
back / have them lie waS right
Cameron sudden appear Ance gave
tho final and necessary touch TO the
sWerviuB movement
'Kavou, Rnycn.' cried cameron II
glad accents. "It Us Raven. Thanh
God; hu is straight after all" a
great tide OF gratitude and admira-
ton for tho outlaw was swelling uI
Boo his heart, But even as he raT
there numbered past hm an lndlaI
ON horseback, the r,ins flying loos,
and Hno I'm his hands, Az h'
flashed past "a sicam ot moonlight
caught his face the face OF "A de-
mon
The evening world., 1917-05-03

the sun was shining pleas
antly. Tho winter. after It's
flnal savage kick. had van
ishod and summer. crowding hard
upon spring, was wooing the blunH
and hillsidcs to don their summer
robes OF green.
Cameron stood talking TO Jerry.
Listen, Jerryl" said he. Copper
head is back. have just seen him
and his son with Red Crow, Trotting
Wolf and Running Stream. There
were three others-SiOuN | think they
are; at any rate did not know them.
They passed mo In tho coulee ana
took the Sarcee trail Now what do
YOU think is up2"
"TrottlnK Wolf beeB Chiet-Red
Grow beeg Chief-ver' bad YER bad!
Dunno me--look something beeg pow
WOW mebbe. Yer had! Ver' badl
Go Sarcee Reserve. heh?' Again
Jerry pondered. Come from beast
by BlOod-PieBan-den Blackfoet- go
Sarcee What dey dor Whero ~
den?'
"That Is the question, jerry" said
Cameron.
"sout' 70 weegwam7 No, nord 10
Ghost Reever-Manltou Rock-dunno
by Jove. Jerry, believe yon may
be right. I don't think they would
go 10 the Wigwam we caught them
there once--nor 10 tho canyon. What
about this Ghost Riveri don't know
tho trail. Where IS it?'
"Nord from Bow Reever by Kan
nnaskls half day 10 Ghost RCever-
bad trail-small lettle roever YER
stony yer cold-beeg tree VII Iona
beard
Long beard7"
"Ycs-long. long gray moss LAX
heard strange place dat from
Ghost Rcever wcst one-halt day "a
h'"g Manitou Rock no trail lloeg
WodicinG-dance dero-seN hcom once
long tam 'go-lcetle boy mo bceg
medicine Indian dobb.I stay dere
Indian much scarc'-Ouly 60 when
max bceg tam beeE medicine"
How shall | know the rock?'
'Bceg rock" said Jerry. "Bceg dat
tree" pointing TO a tail poplar. land
cut straight down lax some knife
bCcg rock black rock
IAN right" said Cameron. what
! want TO know Just now Is does
trowfpot know OF this thing fancy
he must am going IN 20 sea him
t0ppcrhcad has Just come from me
reserve lie has Hunnlng Stream
with him. II IL possible, just possible
that ne may not have seen CruWfoot
This I shall find out NoW, Jerry
You must follow COpperacJd find ont
where uo has gone and nh rou can
about this business, and meet me
whore the tran reaches the Ghost
RIVER CAL In az Fort calgary rake
"a trooper with you 10 look after the
horses. shall follow you tomorrow
II you are not at the Ghost River
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questioned each other After forty
mihutes tho Professor plunged a huge
dipper into tho boiling pot and
brought out an egg as big as his head!
As they stared In wonderment at
this huge breakfast. things about
them we're rapidly changing shape.
SO when they recovered from their
breakfast surprise another greeted
them. They were in tho midst OF an
African deserti Within basin
scooped In the sand lay fifteen more
eggs exactly like tno Professors
breakfast
I'VE must leave directly" said the
Professor, because Madam Ostrich
will be here shortly. Her husband has
just left after his night vigil upon the
eggs. She will sit the whole day
through. II Is not true that these
parents leave tho task OF Matching
their young to Old Sol. lie Is far too
mercilessly hot down hero at midday.
Those unsheltered eggs would be en-
tirely destroyed for Matching"
The party had scarcely secreted
themselves behind tho dromedaries
which Bombus had brought along
whom Madame Ostrich came up at
pace Of twenty six miles an hour and
settled her three hundred pounds
upon tho nest. There she could hardly
be distinguished from the sand.
The father bird has black plumage
and is quite as difficult to see at
night as Madam Is by day" said
Bombus.
1T Is really queer 20 think that
these giants among birds cannot fly
They could ages ago. but are gradu'
ally outgrowing their bird oharao'
terlstlcs. Onco they had five toes.
Only two remaln and In few genera.
tions ono OF these viii have disap-
peared and the big birds have hoofs
like those OF horses
"They are tremendously powerfu