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The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31

1t is clean and smooth. A strip of
sandpaper about inches by 1 inch
Is then rolled into narrow tube and
pushed back and forth a few times
through the hole In the spool. The
spool is then held to the lips and the
breath blown forcefully through the
hole to expel the sawdust.
The dowel stick is now split in
half lengthwlse and 12-inch length
of No. &c or % wire is placed between
the two halves so that about three-six-
teenths of an inch of the wire pro-
jects from the end of the dowel stick,
as shown in Fig. 2. The stick is then
pushed into the spool hole about one
fourth of the length of the spool and
is then cut Off flush with the end Of
the spool. Care should be taken not
to break the wire in cutting Off the
surplus end Of the stick.
A crystal is now broken into little
pieces by a heavy blow with q large
headed hammer. These pieces are
tested for sensitivity by the method
shown in Fig. 3.
Crystal SIfted Into Spool.
The most sensitive pieces are then
pulverized into a coarse powder with
the hammer. Care should be taken
not to touch the crystal grains with
the fingers, since this would spread
a thin film of oil over them and rem
der them practically useless. These
grains are scooped up with a piece of
clean paper and sifted into the open
end of the spool hole until the hole
Is about three-fourths full
Then another cat whisker is made
from the rest Of the dowel stick and
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
AND MULE
SERVE MAN WELL
In Some Countries Rank Far
Aboue Horse.

The donkey and the mule, slandered
and slurred, more often cursed than
discussed, mallgned and impugned as
obstreperous, cantankerous beasts of
burden, have served man long and
well. The best donlieys, says the
Brooklyn Eagle, are not to be found
In this country, although in the coal
mines and mountainous regions the
patiently working little beasts daily
! render service that no other animal
could well perform. Because Of their
hard, tough hoofs they are able to
climb rugged and rocky mountains and
to traverse parts of the earth's sur
face that would be impossible to q
horse.
The donkeys of Spain are especially
good, and in Egypt the donkey Is far
more precious than the horse. 1t Is
said that the donkey Is far better
able to find its way over the desert
than Is the camel, and travellers have
reported seeing long lines of camels
travelling in a caravan with single
donkey in the lead. The camels carry
the water supply for their little pilot
of the caravan and, in return for this
service, he leads them safely in the
| right direction.
The donkey is the father of the
mule. On the eastern continent don
KEYS run wild and have interbred
with horses. The mule is the result
of this interbreeding, its father being
the donkey and It's mother the horse.
The mule and the donkey are alike
in many respects. The mule is the
larger of the two animals, but both
have the. same streak Of obstinacy
and an excellent memory. AS mat
ter of fact, their memory Is often too
good. They will long remember peo-
pie who have mistreated them ana
plainly show their resentment for q
long time after. They are alike en-
dowed with will power that Is
peculiarly strong and they like to
have their own way. This trait has
earned for them the reputation of be-
ing balky, obstreperous and obstinate.
The donkey has a mouth that is
lined with very tough skin so that
he can live on vegetable fare that
would probably Kill a less hardy AMI
NAL. Thistles he can masticate thor
oughly. Both the mule md the donkey
can live oa rough food on which q
horse would starve to death. Eacr
eats considerably less than horse.
In European and Asiatlc countries
and, in fact, In all countries where
there is much mountainous territory
great part of the commerce Is de
pendent upon the donkey. The hard!
little animal can carry load-of un
believable weight with apparent eas'
and little discomfort. Caravans o.
them will start on long trip owe
the mountains heavily loaded WITT
merchandise for all parts of the world
Over the mountains and down TO
seaport he will carry his puruen
There the cargo of spices, campho
and what not is loaded on ships an'
carried to the four corners OF INT
| eartn
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31

another 12-inch length Of wire and
pushed into the open end of the hole.
These dowel sticks should fit very
tightly, so that some pressure is re-
quired to force them into the spool
hole, otherwise some of tha crystal
grains may fall out.
The two small brass angles are now
attached to the ends of the spool by
means of the machine screws Gig. u.
The detector Is then placed on the
panel or base and the holes for mount
ing it are marked and drilled. Fig. L
shows how the detector Is mounted.
The wires leading from the cat whis-
kers are wound around or soldered to
the heads of the bolts and connec-
tions to the set are made from lugs
placed between the two nuts on the
ends of each bolt.
When all is completed the detector
may be given a really businesslike ap-
pearance by two or three coats OF
shiny black enamel.
To adjust the detector, tap the thin
part Of the spool with the end or
pencil. A sensitive spot will soon be
found. If after use the adjustment
loses its sensltivity somewhat few
more taps with the pencil will again
make the crystal "bring home the
bacon."-New York Sun and Globe.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31

the use of crystal detectors of the
fixed" type, that is, those that need
very little or no adjustment. These
fixed detectors are of three general
types; a crystal with cat whisker
permanently attached or sealed to a
sensitive spot, two crystals pressing
against each other and making con-
tact at one or more sensitive spots,
and electrolytic detectors which real
ly are not crystals at all, but are made
with chemical pastes that have the
property of rectifying or detecting"
radio waves.
All three types have their disad-
vantages. In the first type the perma-
nently connected spot slowly loses It's
sensitivity and becomes inefficient. In
the second type the crystals become
oxidized after time and do not work
well. In the electrolytic detectors the
paste gradually dries up or is changed
by the action of the current passing
through it.
The Ideal Detector.
Obviously, then, the ideal fixed
crystal detector would be one which
would stay fixed" when a sensitive
spot was found and which would al
low adjustments to be made in the
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
China Cups and Bowls
to Make Loud Speaker

An emergency loud speaker can
easily be made by putting each teie-
phone receiver of a headset in an Or
dinary china cup, with the ear cap
down. The volume obtainable is o1ten
astonishing. Round cut glass fruit
bowls, or wooden chopplng bowls are
also quite effective. If the bottom
of the dish is rather fiat, the phone
must be propped up by a couple OF
match sticks. Working along the same
lines, picture frames and window panes
can be experimental with. A very
novel effect can be had by hanging
loud speaker unit, or a particularly
good earphone, against a WINDOW
which is draped with curtains. II an
unsuspecting person is then seateo
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
Methodists Lift Amusement Ban

Springfield, Mass.-The Methodist
ban upon amusements, except those
(which cannot be used in the name
Of the Lord Jesus" was lifted by
5 to 1 vote of the Methodist Episcopal
general conference here. A minority
report forbidding theuter attendance
on Sundays and specifying dancing
and immoral theater performances
was tabled by AGO votes to 295. There
was no debate. DIR. George Elliott of
Detroit presented the majority report
of "a standing committee on the state
of the church.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
parino Girl Bandit Captured

Peoria, Ill.-Norma Anderson, Is
years old, who, with baby in her
urms, held up the Steenburg bank at
Pennington, was arrested ut Hannn
City after she forced IL taXicab driver
at the point of gun to hurry her
away. over 81, 1000 in cash which she
grabbed from teller's window was
recovered. The girl, after her arrest,
cluimed she held up the bank because
II owed her some money. Bank Off
cials deny this and say they never saw
the girl before.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
Cancer Cure Predicted by DR.. May

New York.--American doctors Will
find cure for cancer within II few
years, it was predicted by Dr. Charles
II. Mayo of Rochester, Mimi, who
spoke ut the opening of the New York
City Cancer Institute. Were going
to conquer cancer-that terrible dis
ease-and rid the world of it, regard
less OF cost" he said. He added 1t
was not certain whether serum, ra-
dunn or N-ray would be found to be
the cure. Overeating, he said, was
one of the principal causes of the
disease.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31

When 1t comes to bringing in the
local stations (Which, after all, are the
best in the world) nothing is better
than the ordinary crystal for faithful
reproduction, clarity and naturalness
of tone.
The crystal has Its disadvantages,
however, in that 1t is unstable and
hard to adjust. One must experiment
long and patiently in order to find a
sensitive spot on the crystal and when
after much trouble sensitive spot
has been found slight accidental jar
is enough to get the crystal out of ad-
justment again.
These faults may be remedied by
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
Don't Pass on Learning

Descendants of educated rats are
lust as stupid as their parents were
before going to school. Al least that
is what results of experiments on 24I
animals by e. NJ. yicari of the ZOO
logical laboratory of Columbia univer'
sity. published Ia Science, seem to In
dicate. He found that rats of the
fourth generation did not learn now
TO find food in labyrinth any quicker
than had their ancestors of the first
generation.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
SHORT CIRCUITS

Single circuit tuners may be
made more selective by using a
short antenna.
When the storage battery runs
down, just when company Is
coming to hear the set, connect
a dry cell In series with the bat
terry and you can receive the
concerts as well as formerly.
BY connecting the variable
condensers in the correct man.
ner all capacity effect from the
operators hands will be elimi-
mated; therefore If there is any
capacity noted in set shift the
connections to the condensers.
A makeshift vernier may be
made by using a pencil with
rubber on one end. The rubber
Is placed on the panel and touch
ing the edge of the dial. by
turning the pencil the dial will
turn slowly.
II must be understood that
loosely coupled variocoupler OF
the three-circuit design is by far
much more selective than that OF
the close-coupled tuner.
A loose binding post on
nanel is a source of annoyance.
This may be prevented by the
use of small lock washers, which
may be put under the nut at the
rear of the panel before the nut
is frightened down.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
Ludendorff Assailed by Reiohstaa

Berlin.-The first session of the
reichstag closed amidst turmoil precip-
ltated by the Communists. Communist
members holding blue goggles in their
hands, advanced upon the seat occu-
pied by Gen. Erich Ludendorff, shout
ing bloodhound" and murderer" The
goggles were an alluslon to the dis
guise adopted by Ludendorff when he
fled to Sweden after the collapse of
the German army in 1918 wearing n
disguise.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
Pleasing Bobby

THAT'S "A remarkably strong sauce
YOU have, Mrs. Tabasco," said the Wis
itor, as he wiped tear from his eyes
yes" was the reply. 1--WE always
have n bottle on the table, although
we don't use 1t ourselves"
The visitor looked puzzled.
"well, you see." came the explana'
tion. at does SO amuse Bobby when
people take an overdose ind pretend
they ike 1t"
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
Avoid Oscillation

The main difficulty with homemade
radio frequency ampllfiers Is that the
tubes go into oscillation, and In such
condition the only thing received VIII
be howls and squeaks. The same ap-
plies to a neutrodyne set, unless the
neutralizing condensers are properly
adjusted. In this latter type OF SET
the soueals and whistles are supposed
to be neutralized out.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
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The Dowel Sticks.

event of the original adjustment los
Ing its sensitivity after period Of use.
Such a detector can be easily made
by any radio fan from a few simple
parts found in every home.
The materials needed are:
A small spool; a crystal; small
dowel stick; two small brass angles !;
two small machine screws; two small
bolts with nuts; 2 feet No. % or %
wire.
The spool is first sandpapered' until
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
Efficient Grid Leak Can
Be Made on Base of Tube
BY WILFoRD LAHMAN

An efficient grid leak can be made
directly on the base of the tube, and
will give excellent results. Holding
the tube with the base facing you, hav-
ing the pin up as shown in the d.
agram, the top and bottom posts on
the right are the grid and filament
terminals respectively. A drop of
india ink is placed at the base Of these
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
Inventor Rejects U. S. offer

Paris.-H. Grindell Matthews, in
yentor of the "diabolic ray" received
an offer from the United States Navy
Department to purchase his secret, but
rejected it, says the Herald.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
An Excellent Grid Leak.

posts and allowed to dry. Several
pencil lines are now drawn from one
drop to the other according to the re-
sistance of the leak desired. Best re-
suits will usually be had by connect
ing the positive terminal of the IA
battery to the leak.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31

Tokio.-Final touches were given
the japanese protest to the American
immigration bill at lengthy confer
ence between Tsuneo Matsudaira, vice
minister of foreign affairs; Kjuro
Shldehara, former ambassador to the
United States, and Sadao Saburi, who
was left in charge of the Japanese en-
bassy in Washington when Shidehara's
health neecessitated his return home.
Foreign Minister Matsui admitted in
interviews with newspaper men that he
was deeply disappointed mt the final
enactment of the immigration bill He
refused, however, to discuss the pro-
test or make any statement regarding
Its contents.
Concerning the possible future of
Ambassador Hanihura, the foreign
minister only said that llnnihara Is
expected to return to Japan and that
the government would permit him to
do so.
From official sources, however, 1t
was learned that Hanihara is likely
to leave Washington as soon us all Of
flcial business in connection with the
japanese protest is safely out of the
way. This, 1t was stated, may be
within three weeks. 1t was pointed
out that such return to Toxic would
not mean that Hanihara had resigned,
us the rank of ambassador is per-
manent one in the japanese foreign
office.
1t is ANTICIPATED in official circles,
however, that Hanihara will request
change of post on his return to
Japan and will either remain in Toxic
or be assigned to some other post than
the American capital.
Signature of President Coolidge on
the new American immigration does
not settle the question of Japanese ex-
clusion, from the point of view of
the Japanese government, 1t was ill.,
dicated here.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31

near that window, and the set turned
on suddenly, the result is very anus
ing.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
EXCLUSION ACT
is PROTESTED
JAPANESE CABINET APPROVES
TEXT OF NOTE SENT TO
UNITED STATES
JAPAN SENDS NOTE
IMMIGRATION BILL EXCLUDING
JAPANESE BRINGS PRO-
TEST FROM TOXIC

Tokio.-The cabinet has approved
the text of the protest against the pro
vision of the American immigration
bill excluding japanese from that coun-
try. The protest will be sent immedi-
ately to Ambassador Hanihara, whose
return to Japan, when the protest has
been dealt with, the cabinet also ap-
proved.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-31
BY ]. L. RIEkIN

lEaea waratOp. Rado
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

"A home is not built for day. Rather it should be
Eilt for a lifetime because most people build home
y once. Those who build several times are in small
nority.
For that reason, of the first questions raised
pen the matter of home construction arises is of what
hterial will you build?
Nine out OF ten prospective home builders will al
psf Immediately express preference for permanent
tteral without any clear knowledge of what the term
tans.
AS matter of fact there is no such thing as per-
Enent building material. The nearest approach to a
lmanent building material known is granite Next to
ZONES the various stones provided by nature known
Tough the centuries for strength and wearing qualities
In has perfected reinforced concrete which vies in
ting qualities with natural stone.
\ Then comes the various kinds of cement blocks
fks, tiles and other artifciay created building ma
falls including mud mixed with straw or "adobe" as
Mexican term has it.
N Vague Ideas Prevalent.
Many people classify all of these as permanent
lding materials under the mistaken impression that
liz will outlive and outlast wood
|, If the prospective home builder has unlimited
ins, it is quite possible for him to build rock dwell
or reinforced concrete building that should last
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
AS Permanent AS Any.

AS Permanent As Amy
Hence it is conclusive that frame construction is as
permanent any material known, on such basis that
it be erected rapidly and at less expense and we
need worry about damp cracking walls any
of the ills that sometimes accompany other forms of
struction we'll built frame house, light airy, clean
new, wholesome sanitary spic and span is the final
word in American home building. That is why such
preponderance of homes of frame construction
In the South frame construction is almost universal It
admits of easy repairing, when small repairs
sary be kept clean and wholesome in appearance
by paint is in winter and delightfully."- cool
in summer and it is available to the family of average
ncome-a strong point that must be considered in this
connection
Then too, the lumber industry which is of the
great honorable industries of America has pioneered for
century in providing the American people with homes.
1t is the friend of the of moderate of al
1t has provided the roof above the head
of the family of the man who oiled for living from the
birth of America.
A Real Benefactor.
The lumber dealer is the not only who supplies
the material for the home but he is the who has
arranged to finance the home He alone, in the build
ing industry here has arranged for the immense amount
of capital needed to carry home construction by the
man of small income who must borrow most of what he
puts into his dwelling.
The lumber dealer too is the man who provides the
building experience ranging from actual supervision OF
construction to adequate plans and cost estimates. He
is the builder not only in fact but in theory the source
from which the home builder obtains the material and
the money.
And the home the lumber dealer provides for the
workers family is durable enough for the life of any
home builder as permanent there is any need for
home be- modern it possible to construct and
the most economical home it is possible to build
Hence when thy question of permanent construc-
ton arises as it usually does when the average home
builder begins to plan dwelling, it is well for him to
recall that the famous homes of great Americans built
of frame construction still standing after lapse
of more than a century.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

for several centuries. The expense will be proportion
ately heavy -
The foundation for such dwelling will cost alone
almost much frame dwelling of modest proper
tons.
On the other hand, he can build brick, tile, adobe
or other materials into dwelling much more reasonably
than he quarry rock pour concrete But if he puts
up those buildings for great permanence intending the
walls to stand for centuries he also will have to go to
considerable additional expense in foundation and other
features If however he builds just the ordinary brick
tile adobe dwelling has he any greater durability for
the added expense over properly constructed wood?
All Materials Useful
1T is not the purpose of this article to dsparage
brick or tile adobe any other materials All have
their merits under particular circumstances and certain
conditions The amount to be expended and the results
to be achieved enter largely into comparative dis
custom
There are brick dwellings and other artificial ma
terals that have outved frame construction in the
same locality for the that in order to build at
cost approximatng the cost of frame, they were i'm
properly constructed and did not hold up
On the other hand, many of the famous homes of
America built of frame construction and stand
ing today after. the lapse of more than century.
San Antonio has many homes more than fifty years
DID, built entirely of frame construction. One venerable
dwelling more than forty old moved only last
week from its site to location Despite its nearly
half century of service, it wthstood being skdded
around rollers we'll as any dwelling could and
today is in perfect condition The family nciden
tally is occupying it home that moved into it when
it was completed forty years ago.
Moderate in Price.
properly built frame dwelling can be constructed
for moderate price and in the conditions and climate of
San Antonio it will give splendid service during the life
time of the average person No be expected of
any dwelling.
One of the reasons for the modern equipment of
American homes that they usually constructed to
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
Sound Materials
Good workmanship
Home Essentials

Constructed More Than Gen.
tuv Ago Are Still Standing San
antonio Has Many Houses of
Frame Construction Still in
Use After Fifty Years.
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Keep Up-to-date Here.

Keep Up-to-date Here.
The average American home is just bit out of
fashion after 25 years and after SO years all but
obsolete. At 100 years it object of veneraton
is something "old."
In no phase of American life has greater progress
been made than in the equipment of the home True,
have preserved much that beautiful in older archi
tectura features The American colonial type of dwell
ling is grandy imposing and typical of early
tiona life But while preserving these features
we have abandoned windows, poorly lighted and
ventilated bed chambers, dark Railways and awkward
starcases unsantary kitchens and other features that
100 years ago part of construction.
Today, have beautiful architecture although
not always, but we have modern plumbing, heating
lighting, ventilation and utility. Perhaps future home
builders will look back modern homes of today
after another century has passed and wonder how
existed in them But the homes of 100 years ago
the best forefathers knew how to build, so
the homes of today the best know how build,
financial ability included
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

out alterations. Stone houses obsolete more than two
centuries ago, being used for dwellings in many
parts of Europe today They have no modern plumbing
no modern baths, modern lighting, modern venti-
lation, modern foorings, no modern woodwork, no
modern heating, modern sanitaton--in fact nothing
but four walls and roof to commend them to the occu
pants
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
Constantly Improving Homes.

The point make is THAT while Europeans have
largely stood still in the matter of modern dwellings and
are making shift to get along in many homes that
obsolete cnging to old memories and traditions in pref
to sanitation convenience and utility, we have
forged ahead in our new homes, have installed fix
lures that largely unheard of in countries They
living far housing is concerned, centuries be-
hind us.
That being the case it is we'll to remember that
times change and homes change. The house build
today probably will last lifetime giving adequate
service but will children desire to occupy it? Prob
ably not Hence the question of permanent construc
ton resolves itself after ALL into the selection of