Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 12 October 1905 — Page 6

" LIFE BUOY AND OAR. How to Get Into the One and to Sop. port Yonrwelf With the Other. Very few persons know bow to get Into a life buoy, and. as in this uncertain world one never knows when one may need to make use of a buoy in real earnest, a little practice might prove of great value in an emergency Now, when the buoy is thrown intt the water the temptation is to try to lift it over one's head and shoulders or to dive through it. This, however, is impossible. The correct thing is to grasp the two sides of the buoy, with fingers of the hands uppermost, lower yourself under ’.be buoy and come up through the .-enter, then rest your arms upon the sides, and you will be comfortably supported as long as it 1." necessary. More often than otherwise, in cast, of accident, a life buoy is not at hand. In su h event an oar may be used as a substitute. Now. there is some little art in saving oneself by this means, for an average sized scull is not buoy ant enough to support a person if grasped as the first impulse would direct. There is only one way in which the oar will support a human being. It must be ridden like a hobby horse. The haft is put between the legs and the blade allowed to project above the surface of the water in front of one. By this means the head is kept well above the water.—Pearson’s Magazine. A Pathetic Incident. There is a pitiful story told in the Bookman of Philip Bourke Marston, the blind English writer. One day a particularly good idea came to him, and he sat down to his typewriter with enthusiasm. He wrote rapidly for hours and had nearly finished the story when a friend came in. “Read that,” said Marston proudly, “and tell me what you think of it” The friend stared at the happy author and then at the blank sheets of paper in his hand before he was able to understand the little tragedy. The ribbon had been taken from the typewriter, and Marston’s toil was for nothing. He never bad the heart to write that story again. Power of Sulphuric Acid. An instance of the great dissolving powers of sulphuric acid is furnished by an accident which occurred in the chemical factories at Mulhouse. Alsace. An operative was blown up into the air and fell into a trough filled about three feet deep with sulphuric acid, the temperature of which was found to be 91 degrees C. ten hours after the accident. The death of the man was only proved by the discovery of his caoutchouc respirator, muzzle, two porcelain buttons and other insoluble articles. Everything else had chemically combined with the acid.— London Engineer. Evil of Familiarity. “A good friend,” said Captain Bill. •Ts the greatest blessing a man can have. But men are like canal boats in lots of ways, and it doesn't pay for either men or boats to get so close together they wear one another's paint off.”—Newark News. It Sometime. Happens. His Wife—You’re home at last! I thought you’d never come. Mr. Outlate—And absence instead of making the heart grow fonder has merely affected. the temper —New York Press. It is etter to hold back a truth that to speak it ungraciously.—De Sales The Pictures ni Panl Jonea. "Paul Jones," says a writer, “was portrayed in every costume that a pi rate could be expected to masquerade In, and his whiskers were of the lon gest. blackest jiml curliest. He is portrayed in r.'.l degrees. from the sardonic gentleman cutthroat to the blood ano wpunds Bill Eowlire typo of tar, but always with a~ much sofa pillow stuff Ing as possible. One portrait presents him in a neat militia uniform, some thing like that of the time of th- M n x lean war and with the pattern of whis kers afterward known to fame ns ‘Burnsides.’ There seems to be out point of accuracy in nil these pict ires if they are of the three-qu rters or full length. Jones is always represented with a girdle full of pistols a habit o' dress to which he was accustomed.” < Tr..’ ! ' s C.:<r T. r.’s 1.-m-'-'n We iy r<-i; tc« how Major Milos Malotiy of B.ilylnf? w> amazed or." morr.lug to e f ahi bedroom window a little la 1 driving . cow be. I: and f orw .r lag;i . and r.g .i. over a Cite!: at. I tlirorg'.. a fc: "» an b'.land. Utrti. y ct- i’.t :" lilt toilet he rushed art to -tt at. h.t'.c trespasser. "V.'E.t are y? after with that cow? Is it to kill the beast ye want?" “Kill her! Shore, it's to keep h r alive I want.” “Keep her alive?” “Shute, it's taiching her to get her own living I am. There isn't a ditch or firee in the barony that’ll nold ter in afther I’ve done wid her.” Then the major understood. The cow. in fat 1. was be Ing taught to trespass in search of her own living.

LnnxTtfcr. Spontaneous, happy laughter tells always of goodness, and ’tie man who never laughs must not b:-;me bis fellows if they think there is something wrong with his life, something dark within. If the streams which Sow out are only bitter, the fountains cannot be sweet Accommodating. The Landlady—Will you have coffee, tea or cocoa. Mr. Slopay? Mr. Slopay —Anything you wish to call it, ma'am! —Puck. Sharp tongues, like sharp knives, are apt to £'* a great deal of damage in this wor'-’ — tnstin Statesman.

I' A SCRUBBING BRUSH. I The Way It la Made and'the Reaaoi It Costa So Little. Two things have made it possible for the modern “lady of the house” to buy for 5 or 10 cents a scrubbing brush which would have cost her mother half a dollar. One is the invention of the j brush filling machine, the other the Use ery . : the ; sos "fiber." This is a comprehensive word. It embraces all sorts of vegetable substances which, from their stiffness when wet. their tenacity and their divisibility, can be made to take the place of bristles. One of the commonest is that known as "bass" or "bast.” It is the leaf fiber of the pinssav* tree an i is imported frum Africa, - 'eyk. and South America. The factories receive it in the form of large bales, each made up of separate hanks or "pig tails.” which must first be hacked or combed, much as wool or lias is card ed. When the fibers have thus been laid parallel the bunch or pigtail is passed to the guillotine, a cutter in which thmaterial is steadily fed forward, while a blade like that of the French instrument of execution cuts it into the delired lengths. Meanwhile the back of the future brush has been prepared. It may be made from any kind of hardwood, but beech, birch and maple are the favorites. Th blanks are sawed to size and are finished on the edges by revolving cutters, like those of an ordinary molding machine or of the lathe for turning lasts. They are then ready to be bored. This was formerly done by a drill which made each hole separately. The modern machine contains as many drills as there are holes to be bored. They may be arranged in any desired pattern, and at a single thrust will bore all the holes and bore them to a uniform depth. The back and the till ing now come together. The fiber, cut to twice the length of each tuft, is placed in the trough of the filling machine. from which a toothed rack picks up exactly the same quantity each time—enough for one knot or tuft. As this little bunch of fiber advances on one side of the machine a strip of iron feeds forward on the other. The two will meet above the holes in the back of the bruxh. which the operator is holding in place, but just before that happens a die descends and punches from the strip of metal a small piece shaped somewhat like an inverted pair of trousers. This bit of iron is known as the ■'anchor.'’ It is deposited, waistband down, upon the center of the tuft of fiber. That is simultaneously folded upon itself. ’! : -<t into the waiting hole in the ru-h lack and driven home by a pt anger. The blow serves not merely to force the knot or tuft of fiber to the bottom of the hole, but, striking between the two shanks of iron which represent the legs of the trousers, it spreads them apart and so drives the sharp outer and upper corners into the wood at the sides of the hole. A pull on the tufr of fiber merely presses these cornets deeper into the wood and locks the tuft more securely. Two brushes a minute is the average rate at which all this is done. TLe operator's only duties are to see that the machine has a sufficient supply of fiber and cf metal tape and that the brush back is so placed that the plunger hits the hole accurately.—Youth’s Companion.

Screens In China. Screens are to be seen everywhere in the dragon empire. They are carved of teakwood and handsomely painted with various figures and devices. In some parts of China bedsteads similar to our own are used. They are curiously carved, with drawers underneath and shelves for holding toilet necessities. all of which are hidden out of sight by drawers which look like a beautiful screen. The rooms in the different suits of apartments are separated one from another by the carved wooden scrollwork for which the Chinese are famous. It is usually dark and gives a very rich and handsome appearance to the whol* interior, which is dull and dark—owing to the want of windows—until the myriads of lanterns are lighted. The carving is sometimes gilded, and sometimes the wood is left in a state of nature with a high polish. Doorways are often half filled in with it. Again, a low. deep frieze is seen ail around the room. The women’s apartments particularly are decorated with the carved work. Whatever can be imagined as contributing to pleasure and the support of luxury is to be found in the secluded quarters devoted to the women. Music “by Ear.’’ Never a music teacher existed who did not discourage and discountenance playing the piano “by ear,” as the talent for hearing a strain and reproducing it has been somewhat ambiguously termed. Yet there thrives in the center of New York an enterprising and not too particular person whose avocation It is to ’leach the piano by ear,” as his window sign puts it. lie has quite a clientele too. Presumably his task lies with those that possess a musical ear to start with and want quick results. To such he imparts a knowledge of chords and their relative changes sufficient to carry the pupil through many of the tunes heard and remembered. When once the bass accompaniments are known the learner is practically eo.uipped for public performance. The “professor” gives a recital every once in awhile. On these occasions the programme is a wonderful succession of ragtime, popular song* »nd selections from new light operas and old heavy ones. One wonders what the teacher could accomplish with an applicant who desired to "play by ear” and. like Charles Lamb, had none — New York Post.

‘'Walton's Angler.” This Insignificant duodecimo volume, not remarkable for any especial literary merit beyond an easy, cheerful, chatty good humor.-out I with technical information about a strangely fascinating sport, occupies one of the topmost niches in the huge -emple of British bibliographical fame. “Worth its weight in gold" is a very Inadequate expression. The number of sovereigns its value represents overbalances many copies. Its companion volume, the second part, by Charles | Cotton, was r. :t issued from the i reuntil twenty-three years later and nat-, urally increases the already stupendous j price when found with the earlier' work. The perennial popularity of “Walton's Angler" is very remarkable. Seldom a year passes that does not witness its reissue in some form or other, either delicate and dear for the con noisseur's shelves or commonplace and cheap for the traveler's pocket. There is a charm about the book which time apparently cannot destroy. How to Make Beeswax. The following recipe for beeswax can be vouched for: After the combs have been put through an extractor or crushed and strained through a thin cloth the wax is put in a copper or porcelain lined kettle, with cold water enough to cover it, and boiled for half an hour, or longer if it seems- necessary. When the wax is taken from the stove it is strained and poured in a vessel previously dipped in cold water. To make a round cake of beeswax pour the melted wax in a bowj that has been dipped in cold water. To make wax sheets use a board threeeighths of an inch thick, dampened with warm water, then dipped in the melted wax two or three times. The board is next put in water to cool for a little while, after which it is taken out, the edges trimmed with a sharp knife and two sheets of wax peeled off. To make these wax sheets the wax must not be too hot or it will crack. Sound Waves. The sensation of sound, as is well known, is produced by a certain to and fro or wave-like movement of the air striking upon the drum of the ear and so setting i? in vibration. Each sound wave consists of two portions, in one of which the air is compressed beyond and in the other rarefied below the average pressure. If two sound waves are traveling in the same direction, but one of them starts half a wave length behind the other, the compressed half of one will fall upon the rarefied half of the other, the average air pressure will remain undisturbed, and the two sounds will combine to produce silence. If a sounding tuning fork be slowly rotated near the ear four positions will I be found in which the sound will be I barely audible. This is due to such in- i I terferenee of sound waves as has been ■ I described. How to Cut Glass. | Glass cat. cut without a diamond, and the way is very simple. Dip a piece cf common string in alcohol and squeeze it reasonably dry. Then tie the string tightly around the gias- on the line of cutting. Touch a match to the string and let it burn off. The teat of the burning string will weaken the glass in this particular place. While it is hot plunge the glass under water letting the arm go under well to the elbow, so there will be no vibration when the glass is struck. With the free band strike the glass outside the line of cutting, giving a quick, sharp stroke with any long fiat instrument, such as a stick of wood or a long bladed knife, and the cut will as clean and straight as if made by a regular glass cutter.

Sapokon Before the Convention. When Barras introduced Napoleon to the convention as a fit man to be intrusted with the command the president asked: “Are you willing to undertake the defense of the convention''” “Yes,” was the reply. After a time the president continued: “Are you aware of the magnitude of I the undertaking?” “Perfectly,” replied Napoleon, fixing his eyes upon his questioner, “and 1 am in the habit of accomplishing that which I undertake.” First Great Depression. “What, may I ask, was the keenest disappointment of your career?” asked the anxious interviewer. The great financier stared coldly at the ink bottle. “It was when I was four years old, I think.” he drawled, “when I woke up one morning and found my red balloon shrunken to onefourth the size of the day before.”— Detroit Free Press. Ma n and the Dog. We are alone, absolutely alone, on this chance planet, and amid all the Twins of life that surround us not one. excepting the dog. has made an alliance with us. A few creatures fear us, uost are unaware of us and not one loves us.—From a Maeterlink Essay. Supplied a Deficiency. Mr. Goodman—James, the gentleman you gave as reference tells me you’re not very truthful. Jimmy (the office boy i—Well, say, yer sich a truthful guy ycrsel’ yer need an ablebodied liar like me round der place.—Philadelphia Press. Their Descent. “Oh, yes,” she said proudly, “we can trace our ancestry back to—to—well, I don’t know who. but we’ve been descending for centuries.”—Philadelphia Telegraph. A Juvenile Thrust. Mother—Remember. Tommy, an angel is watching over you. Tommy— Aw. ma, don’t be conceited!—Chicago News.

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VEGETABLE CATERPILLAR, A Curious Combination of Aninir) and Plant Life, \ Vegetable caterpillar is the name given to a fungus —Cordyeeps robertsii—found in New Zealand. It exhibits a curious and mysterious combination of animal and vegetable life and is invariably found associated as a parasite with the bulrush caterpillar. H w the spores of the fungus enter the in sect, which has never yet been met with as a grub or moth, is not certainly known. Sir Joseph Hooker suggests they get lodged in its neck as it buries itself. At any rate, the fungus springs from the head of the buried insect and gradually absorbs its inside till the whole body becomes full of purely veg esable tissue, though in outward appearance it remains unchanged, bead, legs and claws being seen clearly in detail. The pulpy vegetable matter has a nutty flavor and is eaten with relish by pigs and greedily devoured by the Maori wood hen. The fungus, after growing to a height of about six inches, dies and dries up. — London Standard. Sarcastic, At the sidewalk of one of the feny houses in New York recently stood a p lice vehicle, backed against the curb awaiting its load. Walking leisurely in the center of the pushing, racing mob from a landing ferryboat was a tramp, all rags but placid of manner. At bis side walked a bluecoat, who led him to the waiting patrol wagon. As the tramp was about to enter he bethought himself, and, standing on the wagon steps, he leaned far out to one side and to the driver he called in the drawling voice of a boted bonlevardier, "Home, James!” The I ofs Advantages. Advertising Expert—l've written the praises of all these lots but one. I'm afraid you can't sell that one. Real Estate Agent—What's the matter with It? Expert—Why. it's on an almost perpendicular hillside. Agent—Call attention to its wonderful drainage facilities.—Cleveland Leader.

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Opportunities in California H The trade in the Orient is opening up. A Our exports to Japan and China multiplied during the last year. * There will soon be a tremendous increase in ■ the trade of the Pacific Coast cities with the Far East. ■ Big opportunities for the man who lives there. v Why not look the field over? ■ Only $62.50, Chicago to San Francisco or Los C Angeles and return, May 1,2, 3,9, 10, 11, 12,13, X; 2 9> 3b June 1, August 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, X and 14, 1905. Tickets good for return for 90 days. y Rate for a double berth in a comfortable tour- ; ist sleeper from Chicago to San Francisco, Los XX Angeles, Santa Barbara, and many other points in California,only $7. Through train service from Union Passenger Station, Chicago, via the ‘ i ® Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, fc" Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Line E This is the route of The Overland Limited, leaving Union I Passenger Station, Chicago, 6.05 p. m., and The California Express at 10.25 P- m - The California Express carries tourist sleeping cars to California every dav. Both trains carry through standard sleepers. " ' Complete information sent free — ‘ on receipt of coupon with blank • * lines filled. Name - W. S. HOWELL, .. ' ' - • Fkfc ; Cen’l Eastern Agent, 38: Broadway. Street address WSW YORK CITY, or City, State EShF. A. MILLER, . ~ * £ General Passenger Ajent, Prouaole destination CHICAGO ° CALIFOgXIA FBr''

The Bine Scarecrow. The farmer's scarecrows were all garbed in blue. “A blue scarecrow,” said the man. "does more good than ten ordinary ones, for birds hate and fear blue as vou and I hate and fear typhoid and consumption. A professor pointed out to me that blue was the thing for birds. At first I was unbelieving, but I experimented and found that professor to be right.”— Philadelphia Bulletin. Resting the Heart. “Rest your heart now and then during the day,” said an instructor in gymnastics. "But the heart can’t be rested,” a pupil objected. “It works incessantly from birth to death.” "It rests the heart to lie down,” said the instructor. "Every night's sleep of nine hours saves the heart the lifting of 32.0U0 ounces of blood. Considerable rest there, eh ? "When we lie down, you see, the heart's action becomes slower—slower by ten strokes a minute. Thus in an hour COO strokes are saved and in nine hours 5,400 strokes. Each stroke pumps six ounces of blood, and therefore ir nine ’ .ours the heart is saved the labor of p imping 32,400 ounces. “ Zhe heart often requires a rest”— Philadelphia Bulletin. Ran the Hole Out of Tovrn. A lecturer recently told of a Russian he saw some years ago in Manchuria whose methods of achieving results were not according to the usual code. The Russian had a well in his front yard which he concluded to fill up He began digging a hole by the side of the well, throwing the dirt from the new excavation into the well. “In th. 1 course of time,” said the speaker, "the old well was filleu, but there was a bole alongside as big ‘s the first. The Russian went fartfiei away and dug nnothei hole to fill the second. He continued this process of digging OU3 hole to fill the other until he literally ran the hole out of town.”

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