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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-04

scoop-net ready to his hand. Plucking the
bamboo stalk out of the ground, he goes
/. to a nearby stream, stands on rock in
a back-water where there is an eddy, and,
watching for fish to come along, dexter
ously scoops them upsand throws them out
on the bank.
The net is not even wet by the water,
spider silk being rendered waterproof by
a gummy coating which nature pro-
vides.
Spiders long antedated man in solving
the problem of aerial navigation. Many
species of them are aeronauts. If. on
warm day. when a breeze is blowing, you
take the trouble to watch, you are likely
soon to discover spider in the act of
starting off on a sky voyage. Usually.
as a place of departure, she chooses the
top of fencepost or other elevated point.
She spins and lets loose in the wind
number of threads, and, when the wind
gives them a sufficient pull, she lets go
and is carried off. AS she is carried up
she turns herself back-downward and
weaves with her feet a tiny cradle to lie
in while enjoying her trip aloft.
When she wishes to descend, she re-
duces the buOyancy of her aircraft by
drawing in some of the threads. Then,
throws out silken rope, which anchors
her finally to some convenient leaf or
twig. Such spider balloons are often
seen at great heights, and are sometimes
observed in enormous numbers. FIRE.
uuently they land on ships far out at sea.
Some tarantulas have spread of legs
that will cover a fair-siLed dinner plate.
They are formidable looking creatures,
tbouoh really harmless enough Belong
ing to tropical ATTITUDES, they reach our
seaports occasionally in punches of ba-
nanas or other imported products.
The tarantula makes its home in bur-
row. For this purpose it digs hole
foot or so deep with its jaws, smooths the
inside. and lines it with silk finer than
any that can be woven by human hands.
To close the opening of the hole, it makes
a door which is a circular lid composed
of earth and silk, provided with flange
that sets in a corresponding groove, SO
as to fit perfectly.
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-04

Gus. Generally speaking. however, spiders
are venOmouS, a poison being secreted IN
the glands of their jaws.
We have in this country one species
of spider, sometimes called the "black
widow" which, though its body is hardly
bigger than a fair-sized pea, is so venom
Gus as to be dangerous. 1t is glossy black,
with brilliant red spot on the under side
of the abdomen. Occasionally it is found
about outhouseS, but more often under
logs and old boards The creature is very
feirce and will attack human being on
slightest prOvocation.
A curious thing about this species of
spider is that it seems to be afflicted with
a chronic hydrophObia. If touched by
drop of water it falls into sort of fit.
On the other hand. spiders, generally
speaking. like and appear to need plenty
of water for drinking.
Among spiders the male is of little ac-
count. He is only bout one-twentleth the
size of the female, who quite commonly
eats him for dinner on a day when she
happens to feel hungry. 1t is the female
who spins the web, being provided for
that purpose with six little tubes, called
"spinnerets," at the end of her abdomen.
Into these tubes open hundreds of glands,
each of which supplies a separate thread,
and the spider manipulates the threads by
holding them between the teeth" of her
comblike claws.
The spider is a thinker and the most
notable thing in which she shows intelli-
gence is in establishing the first line that
is to start her web from one point to an
other high in the air.
Suppose that she is perched. on twig
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-04


Becoming Silk
Thread Stronger
Than Any Rope
or Cable Man
Knows How to
Make.
proved this fact.
NJ / n n w S will
rapidly vani s h
from an aquar-
ium if a large
a n d predatory
spider is near at
hand.
In tropic a |
South America
giant spiders of
the kind we call
" "a r a n t ulas F"
have been seen
to catch fishes
much bigger than
themselves, lying
in wait on a con-
venient rock for
the fnny victim.
Those spiders
even pr e y on
small birds, par
ticularly h u m =
ming birds. A
S outh African
species . captures
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-04

The door has a silken hinge
that operates as a spring,
so that if opened and re-
leased it snaps shut. Thus
the tarantula's home is abso-
lutely water tight, being es-
tablishcd always in a we'll
drained spot, and to discover
it is very difficult, the lid-like
door perfectly matching the
surrounding ground.
The bite of a tarantula is
severe, its jaws being very
nnwerfnl. but il is not nOisOn-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-04

Diagram Showing the Spiders SkMaking Machine A) Coil
of Glands Which Secrete Semi-Lquid Fluid Which Passes
Through Spnnerets OBJ and Hardens the Touch of Air.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-04

The Terrifying View Which the
Captured Fly Gets of the Spider
Just BEFORE the Latter Starts
in to Eat Him Alive.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
Harvard Crew Coach
 WantsIAII to Try Out

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 11.-With one of the heaviest schedules in the history Of Harvard rowing facing the Crimson crews, the 1895 crew campaign will be formally opened today with mass meeting ct which Head Coach Ed Stevens will an nounce his policy of making "a sport for everybody" at the uniyer- sity. To emphasize that crew is not closed sport" at Harvard Coach Stevens has invited to tonight's meeting not only those who are planning to engage in rowing this spring. but all who are interested in the success Of the crew as a uni versity activity. In addition to the head and assistant coaches, Keith Kane, captain of the 1922 crew, Dr. Edward Harding, crew physician. and Captain $. B. Kelley and Man ager W. s. Blanchard of this years crew will speak. The Crimson home schedule will open May with a quadrangular meet on the Charles at which Cornell, Massachusetts 1n- stitute of Technology and Pennsyl- Sania will be guests.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
TRADE SCHOOL WINS E
 FROM SOUTH CHURCH
Makes Runaway During Second Half to Score 37-17 Victory--Arcna
 and Keist Feature.

The South church basketball team l went down before the state trade school last night at the senior high school, the final score being 37-17. i The church boys were at an almost total loss on the small floor, while the winners knew it from A to z, and had no difficulty in keeping pos session of the ball. The first quarter was even, but during the second period the trade school crept into a 17-11 lead. At the start of the third quarter Referee Tobin called the fourth foul on Lanky Adams, the South church star, and Adams was forced to leave the game. This ruined the Congregationalists and the trade school piled up point after point.
 Captain Arena was the star of the game, while Bachman and Lachelt also shone for the trade school, Kleist and Parker were the big guns for the South church.
 A return game between these two teams will be played at the Boys club week from tonight.
 Tho Scnpo,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
MATS HAD SMALL
 END ID RIVALS
Defeat Manchester Crescents A.
 St..Sheehan Shines at Guard

The National Guards defeated the Manchester Crescents last night in Manchester by the score of 44-31. It was very good game all the way, but the outcome never was in doubt as at no time were the Cres- cents any neareg than eight points to the Mats and most of the time the Mats were a dozen points ahead,
 From a local viewpoint, the pass ing game uncovered by the Mats was very pleasing and in this the for wards worked well and were able fed by Sheehan and Kilduff from back court. The work of Johnny Sheehan at right guard was an out standing feature of the game from a dcefnsivo viewpoint. Manchester played two forwards against him, but their sole contribution to the evenings scoring was q single field goal. Johnny kept them covered at all times and in addition succeeded in throwing in two himself.
 Reynolds and Taylor played their usual good game, the latter running wild in the first half and hooking the ball In from all possible spots on the floor. He got five baskets in the first half and two in the second.
 Burke, Manchester's right for ward, resorted 10 long shots in the second half and ran his total field goals up to four in this way. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
Brides of Yale to Be
 A Coach at Columbia

New York. Feb. 1.-The Colum- bia University Athletic association yesterday announced the rcappoint ment Of John C. Deplcr and Dr. Ar thur Brides as assistant varsity foot ball coaches for the 1924 season. Dr. Brides, who joined the Columbia coaching staff before the Army game last fall. had been assistant coach at Yale since 1917. Deplor has been coach of the junior varsity at Co- lumbia for four years
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
TO
 
Il MAJORS BOOST ODD RECORDS

New York, Feb. 11.-Ten years of active play Is considered about the average span Of players career in the big leagues. Some, of course, exceed that stretch. but they are the exception rather than the rule,
 In the majors today are il players who have not only seen at least decades service in big time but have done all of their playing with one club. In other words. they are still with the some outfit on which they appeared when starting their major league careers.
 Cobb King of All
 One of these, of course, is Ty Cobb. The Georgian came to the Tygers in August. 1905. And for 20 straight seasons has worn the Detroit uniform. Obviously, his record is the best of the group.
 Next in line is Walter Johnson. The pitching king has been with Washington since the summer of 1907. That's a run of IS consecu- tive campaigns. Furthermore, Walter isn't apt to be seen in any other big league clubs suit. either.
 In 1900 Zack Wheat joined the Brooklyn team. And down through the years Wheat has remained with l the Dodgers until he now not only holds the long service medal in the National league but the marathon residence honors as well.
 Max Carey of Pittsburgh ranks fourth in the list. Scoops" as he is more generally known, has been with the Pirates through 14 seasons. And he still appears good for several more.
 Wilbur Cooper, Pittsburgh: Ray Schalk, White Sox, and George Dauss of the Tygers boast IS sea sons of service in the majors and like number with their respective clubs.
 Faber Of White Sox Then there is Red" Faber White Sox. with II, closely followed by Heilmann. Detroit; Rice, Washing ton, and Sisler of the Browns with 10 apiece. Sisler has really only played nine seasons, but has been with the club 10, eye trouble keep ing him out of active competition In 1923.
 Hence. Cobb, Johnson, Wheat, Carey, Cooper, Schalk. Dauss, Faber, Heilmann, Rice and Ssler can lay claim to the long distance residence rule Each has been actively en- gagged on but one club since com ing into the big leagues. And all for 10 years or more.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
LITTLE SERIES, ARE NOT ALLOWED World Champs Forbidden to
 Play This Spring

St, Louis, Feb. 11.-President Ban Johnson of the American league to- day expressed satisfaction over the action of the club owners in adopt ing legislation to prohibit contestants of previous world series going on spring exhibition tours.
 Those games, such as the Giants and Senators. participants in the 1924 series. have scheduled for this spring, are damaging to the sport and have a tendency to cheapen the annual classic of baseball, he said. Its like putting on second run of a big motion picture" President Johnson asserted. Their shall be no cheapening of the world series just so two baseball teams may reap a few extra dollars from giving 1t a second run"
 The American ieaguers. at their schedule meeting here yesterday. voted to end the practice. but the extensive tour of the Giants and Senators already arranged will not be cancelled.
 Because of the opposition in con gress, the offer to build a s100,OO0 monument to baseball in East Poto. mac park at Washington was with drawn by the club owners. It had been proposed to erect the monu- ment and enscribe thereon the names of the most valuable player it, IA Under the plan adopted by the American league and previously adopted by the National league, the first, second, sixth and seventh games of the 1925 worlds series will be played in the National league city winning the pepnant. Games three, four and five will be played in the American league city. The following year the series will open in the American league, the plan becoming Ia definite schedule for all future worlds series.
 The meeting ratified the proposal of the baseball advisoTy council that the club finishing fourth in the pen nant race be permitted to share in the worlds series receipts. and also approved the suggestion to advance the pay of umpircs in the series from s2.0o0 to s2,50O and umpires' pay in city series from $500 to $7oo.
 The meeting Of the American leaguers was the first since the joint session in Chicago two months ago, in which seven owners signed the communication to Judge K. M. Lan- dis rebukins President Johnson and removing him from the advisory council.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
|KAPLAN HAS HARD
 FIGHT ON COAST
Gets Newspaper Decision How
 ever, Over Bud Ridley

Vernon, Cal, Feb. 1i-Louis (Kid) Kaplan. worlds featherweight cham- pion. won a newspaper verdict over Bud Ridley of Seattle in D 2l-round no-decision bout here last night.
 Kaplan's margin of victory was considered small owing to stub born defense put up by the Seattle fighter. The champion, using a left hook to the body, supported by right jab to the body and chin, kept Rid Icy on the defense in all rounds ex- lcept one.
 In the ninth round Ridley opened up with burst of speed that won him the round and seemed 10 be- wilder Kaplan for tho moment. Tho Seattle fighter attempted to use the champion's offensive. but failed to be effective. Kaplan's title was not not at stake.
 Jack Dempsey, heavyweight cham pion. was at the ringside with his bride, Estelle Taylor Dempsey.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
G|RLS' LEAGUE
 SHOWING CLASS
Three Teams Tied for Bead in
 Bowling Matches

The Eulcan-New Britain Machine combination took two straight games from the Russell & Erwin lassies on the Y. NJ, C. A. alleys last night and jumped from sixth place into fourth place in the league standing
 In the second match of the eve ming Fafnir and Stanley Rule and Level divided honors, each taking one game. The results of these games give the Stanley girls a tic for first place with F. & r. Corhin and the Stanley Works maidens, With three teams making a bid for first place some lively games are to be fought out during the next six evenings Of the race.
 The scores,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
Stanley Rulc
Fafnirs
Delaney Willing to Meet
 Gene Tunney in N. York

New York, Feb. 11.-Negotiations are under way for a match between Jack Delaney hard-hitting Bridge port, Conn, boxer, and Gene Tun- ney, American light-heavyweight champion, at Madison Gquare Gar den, February 26, as a substitute at- traction for the cancelled bout be- tween Paul Berlonbach and Tiger Flowers. Tunney has already ac- cepted terms, but Delaney is awaiting the outcome of his fight at the Gar den Friday with Jimmy Slattery. of Buffalo.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
Miss Philadelphia Is
 Entered for Races

New York, Feb. 11.--Entrants for the motor boat races which will be held on Long Island Sound next August for the American Power Boat association gold cup, will in- clude the Miss Philadelphia" en- tered by the Delaware River Yachts mems league and the Miss Clinton" the entry of Clinton, N. J.. yacht ing enthusiasts, according to an an- nouncement made at the first regu- lar meeting of the cold cup commit tee last night, The cup is now held by the Columbia Yacht club of New York,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
WalthOur-McNamara
 Team Leading on Points

Chicago, Feb. 11.--Walthour and McNamara had pedalled into first place with Kockler and Stockholm, the Chicagoans, at the 57th hour of the six-day international bicycle race today. The leading teams had made 1929 miles s laps.
 Walthour and McNamara led In points with 1S7 against the Chicago teams 63.
 Leading the other 12 teams a lap behind were Belloni and De Graeves, Italo-Belgian team. with TIC points, De Wolfe and De Ruyter, Belgians, with 150, and Stockelynch and Goosens with 1lS.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
TRAVERS IN DRAW

Albany. N. r., Feb. Mickey Travers. New Haven, Conn, and Frankie La Fay of Troy, fought 12 rounds 10 a draw in a bout here last night. TraveFa weighed 133h, La Fay 1884.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
WEST SIDES DEFEATED

Alter leading the Lyrics 23 to 12 at half time the Hartford West Sides fiVycred in the second half in the city series last night and dropped the game to the Hcbs by q finah score Of 40-2S. The closing rally Of the Lyrics was spectacular.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
ANGELO oUTpoINTs DILLON.

Stamford, Feb. 11,-Young Angelo, of Stamford, outpointed William Dil- lon, Of New York. in a fast 12-round bout here last night. The" are light weights, Jim Bones, of Bridgeport, and Mike Esposito, of Stamford, fought eight rounds to a draw In the semi-final,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
ST. PAII. TEAM WINS

St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 11.-St. Paul made it two straight from Duluth by winning last nights contest, i to c. in the United States amateur hockey leag--, western group.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
K. and F.,
Personal fouls-Good

Personal fouls-Goodrich 2. SaXe 1, J. Luke ], Morelli 3; total '. Free tries-Goodrich 2. Saxe 1, ]. Luke 3, Morelli 6, Swanson 1; total 13.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
State Trade School. @
Referee--Tobin.

ItFIJI " UUTTIt
 The trade school seconds easily defeated the Printers in a prclimi- nary game.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
CreNents

Personal fouls; Burke 1, Kerr 1, Waddeli l. Rogers 1, Bissell l. Total 5.
 Free tries: Kerr 1. Strange 1, Waddell 1, Bissell 4. Total '.
 Mats
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11

Personal fouls: Reynolds 2, c La liar 2, Taylor 2. Total 6.
 Free tries: La liar .. Taylor 1, Restelli 4, Sheehan 1. Total s.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
r. & F. Corbin

Personal fouls: Schultz 1, Jasper 1, Hallin l, Paris 1, Bratton 1, Ar burr ?. Total '; Technical Hoist 1.
 Free tries: Schultz 3, Jasper l, Ar
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
IaIlleTS
Personal fouls-Luke 4, Kerlyza

FeTs0naI fOuTs-LUke T, NtTIy Ld 3. Klatka 1, McCabe 2, Preisser 2, Larson 2, total 14. Free tries-Luke 3. Kerlyza ?, Klatka 2, McCabe 5. Preisser .; total 12.
 +. and F.,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-11
LANDERS' LUCKY WZN OVER
 R. ANDE KEEPS LEAD TIED
two points. The summary;

Personal fouls; Beloin ?, Gierkow- ski 1, Stohl 1, Pholson 2, Total 6, Free tries: Beloin {, Nelson 3, An derson 6, Gierkowslli 1, Total 14,
 r A F. COrbin
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
WORKER PENSION
BILL is FILED
Rep. Chamberlain Proposes
EquaIized Awards
nN stafl Cnrre.nnnllnl

OLYMPIA, bee Totally dis
uhled workmcn injured during tho
period October /. 1871, and July I,
1898. or their benonciaries would re-,
colyo increased pension awards from
tho state n blll introduced this
morning by Rep Chamberlain, Of Sc,
attic. passes the legislature. The act
would equalizc all pensions and every
widow. child. or disabled workman
In the state would receive the Same
amount In awards A. the present
time "a widow who lost her husband
prior TO 1919 receives $50 month.
while one who lost her husband iu
1894 receives $50
Under the law prior 10 1919, wild.
ows receive pension Of $50 a month.
minor children 81 month and to-
tally disabled workmcn $50 a month.
Under the law OF 1919 the widow re.
ceiyrs $50 a month. children s. and
totally disabled workmen $50, Under
the law OF 1898 widows receive SIS
a month. disabled workmon $50. fint
child si2bo a month. second child
$3.50 month and each additional
child s..
This act raises no additional funds
being paid out OF the surplus from
the reserve fund, d fund built up oui
ur past premiums
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
Wild Ginger Perfume Is
Made by y. W. Student
Laboratory Experiments Lead to Discovery of
Fragrant Extract From N. w. Plant

WILD GINGER perfume m1y be-
w the next industry 90 Originate,
In the laboratories Of the University
Of Washington
II, NJ Burlage, a graduate student
In tho college OF pharmacy. Is e1,
perimenting with tho fragrant plant
In an effort 90 use Il as the basic
odor ~ new perfume Tho odor is
OF delicate and spicy nature usually
associated with Oriental perfumes
A little pale blue flower growing
In the woods fret started the cxpcrl.
mcnt Nh BurluRr was surprised by
the unusual fragrance aud brought
The phul back 90 the laboratory "a
ihe university lle found that no
work had ever been done on that
particular species OF wild ginger. ul.
tho other species have been used In
medicine and as a fiEcr IN perfumes
Twenty pounds OF the dried leaves.
stems and flowers have been used In
his experiment 80 far. From these
he has obtained 10 cubic ccntlmeters
OF oil. nbout two large thimblcs run
II u not from the flower but from
the roots Of the plant that the oil
used IN tho perfume ~ obtained
First the leaves and roots of the
plant are gathered and dried. Then
they are ground Aucr they Ern
ground they arc steam distilled and
The oil plssog OF with tho steam
rs means OF ether the OH ls then
extracted from the oil and water.
Tho oil u not tho perfume. but the
foundation for the perfume. Mr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
PARDON POWER
is CLIPPED
Ds slam Corr.pondcnl

OLYMPIA. Dee f.-rhe pardonine
ana power Of the governor is clipped
.n q blli introduced iu Tho senate 10.
day by sen Metcglf OF Pierce coun.
- Tho measure creates state
board OF pardous composed OF the
governor. attorney general. secretary
OF state. trial judge and prosecuting
attorney In the county whose april
cant FOR pardon or parole was con
yletcd.
The governor can not commute u
sentence, grant n pardon without tho
recommendation OF tho warden 81
tho institution in which the appli.
cant Is confined and consent Of ma
jority OF the board.
4 person serving n life sentence
or murder torn must serve 10 years
OF his sentence before he can be
freed by tho governor and then only
on recommendation OF the warden
and tho unanimous consent OF the
board Of pardons Every prisoner
must serve at least two Of n five
year sentence before he Is parolcd.
according 70 this proposed ar,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
CODE OFFICIALS
ARE CONFIRMED
Hartley AppointeeS Are APP
proved by Senate Vote
Ey staff Correspondent

OLYMPIA. Dec. l-Ou motion ot
Senator Ralph Metcalf OF Pierce
county, all the state code officials
appointed by Governor Hartley were
confirmed unanimously by tho sen,
ate Friday. Seven members were re
corded a. absent and 80 voted for
confirmation Senator ID. v North.
land Of Yakima, did not vote on any
OF tho appoIntccs except Director
Erie ] Barnes, head OF tho depart
mcnt of conservation and develop
mcnt, and of the department N ugri-
vuiturv. aud he voted against the
confirmation OF Director Barnes app
poutment.
senator r. Oman. of Pierce
county, asked 20 bo excused from
voting on any OF the governors ap,
pointmcnts.
Appointments confirmed are;
Judge John c, pcnney, director OF
public works. Or. A. 4. STUNT direct,
or health. Charles Maybury. director
OF licenses and director OF game and
game fish. Erie ], Barnes, director
OF conservation and development and
director or agriculture. Olaf Olsen. a.
rector ~ business control. q. W. II.
Davis. director ~ efficiency and ~
taxation and examination. Claire
Bowman, director NJ labor and Indus,
tries, was confirmed by the state
senate az It's January session.