The bulletin. (Irwinton, Wilkinson County, Ga.) 191?-19??, January 05, 1912, Image 3

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It was exhibited, with this l account of its history, by the Archaeo- h • %H & logical society of England in the six k ties, with the further statement that it * is made of maple wood from Virginia, the colony which Sir Walter Raleigh founded. The bowl of the pipe has a cap, and a string of beads is attach ed to the stem, which is also furnish ed with a whistle. The pipe is carved with dogs’ heads and the faces of In dians. FLOWER-PICKING MACHINE, f — An apparatus for plucking, flowers and collecting seed consists of a tube connected with a pair of shears. At the forward'end of the tube is a fork which is slipped under the flowers, t The blossoms imprisoned between the prongs are severed by a blade travel ing upon the fork, and are dropped through the tube into a receptacle at the rear of the apparatus. The device not only collects flowers very' quickly but also without injury. When the flowers are plucked by hand it is almost impossible to break a twig without leaving behind a long sliver of bark. Sometimes even a whole plant must be torn up by the roots. The apparatus can also be employed for collecting seed capsules which are often crushed when picked by hand, so that the seed is lost. The entire capsule drops uninjured into the re ceptacle at the rear, so that the seed is preserved. SYNTHETIC INDIGO. During the past several yekrs when natural indigo has come into active competition with the synthetic pro duct there has been a great falling off in the production pf the natural article. So rapid has been this decline that it is not hard to prophesy that in the course of a few more years the culti vation of indigo will have given place to the production of a more profitable crop. In 1897 the production amounted to 169,525 hundredweight, so at the pres ent time it may be said t|at the amount of natural indigo glown is only about one-tenth- of that which was normally produced be Tire the manufacture of the synthetic article became a commercial success. GREATEST OF CANAL LOCKS It will be interesting enough from a topical point of view for the average reader who may have occasion to ex press himself upon the Panama canal to read up on canal locks, says the Chicago Tribune. Don’t make the mis take of committing yourself to canal greatness as wholly within the “Canal Zone,” for the longest canal lock in the world has just been built by the federal government at St. Mary’s falls at Sault Ste Marie, Mich. This longest lock in the world measures 1,360 by 80 feet, with low water clearance of 25 feet. This new canal, which parallels the old "Soo” canal from Lake Superior, lies to the north of the old St. Mary's falls canal, which had its origin when the state of Michigan dug the first “Soo” canal in 1855. In the early 70’s traffic through the Michigan built cenal had increased to such au extent that the federal government took it over and in 1881 had completed its en largement to 160 feet width and con structing the Wenzell lock—still in use —515 feet long and 80 feet wide, with depth of 16 feet at low water. On the Canadian side are the Dominion government’s canal and lock, but by far the greater tonnage has been us ing the American side, where the later Poe lock has had a length of 800 feet, width of 100 feet, and depth of 20 fee.t Now the greatest lock on the globe has been completed in the United States’ new canal. Above the lock the new canal basin is 260 feet near tho lock gates, widening away to a maxi mum of 500 feet, with uniform depth of 25 feet. The lock gates are 108 feet wide. The freight tonnage an nually for the great lakes is 90,000,- 000, and. is about one-sixth of the freight movement of the country. The significance of the canal lies in the statement that almost 70 per cent, of this great lake commerce passes through the several “Soo” canals, ef fecting a saving estimated at $250,000,- 000 over rail traffic. WISE SHOE DEALERS One may travel the Bowery for many years but never will he see a pair of shoes exhibited in any of the outside showcases. It is the belief of the shoe merchants of this section that a pair of shoes hanging in a showcase is too great a temptation for those who happen to need them. The mate of each shoe exhibited is kept in the store. Labrador Fisherman’s Hut • S' V o ... x Moat of the Inhabitants of Labrador are fishermen and during the sum mer, when not on the water, they manage to make themselves fairly com fortable In temporary huts built of rocka and turf. These habitations are decidedly uncouth, but serve their purpose and can be easily reconstructed each year after the storms of winter. MAKING ARTIFICIAL LACE Mechanism and chemistry combined have furnished France with a new product—artificial lace. The general public has heard little about it, but the lace manufacturers of Lyons, Ca lais and Caudry have for some time past been much perturbed over this unexpected competition, to which they •will have to submit. Artificial lace is in effect a manu facture of a very simple nature. There is no weaving employed in its production. The machine consists in its essential parts of a receptacle con taining a cupro-ammoniacal solution of cellulose, a metallic cylinder upon which is engraved the negative of the design and a coagulation vat. A rAiry motion is given to the cyl inder, over which flows the solution, which, entering the interstices of the engraved pattern, fixes itself immedl tely in the coagulative liquid, out of which emerges the texture ready to be dyed and dressed. Artificial lace has a beautiful ap pearance. It is homogeneous and un alterable; will wear better and is less combustible than ordinary lace. Wa ter does not affect it. Any desired pattern can be obtained by engraving a new cylinder. CANDLE NUT NUTRITIOUS The “Queensland nut" ft closely al lied to, if not identical with the can-, die nut (Macadamia ternifolia), and is one of the most nutritive nuts in the world. The inhabitants of the So ciety islands, where the candle nut flourishes, after slightly baking the nuts in an oven, and removing the shell, bore holes through the kernels and string them on rushes, hanging them up in their houses to be used as torches, which are made by enclosing four or five strings in a leaf of the screw-pine (Pandanus). These torches are often used in fishing by night and burn with much brilliancy. The lamp black used in tattooing was obtained from the shell of the candle nut. A gummy substance exudes from the candle-nut tree, which the Tahitians chew. QUEER OLD MAN OF THE SEA One of the most curious of all ma rine creatures that have been brought to light in recent times is the fish head here shown, possessing a start lingly human-like appearance. The “old man of the sea," as the fish has - been dubbed, was picked up in the waters around Cape Town, Africa. The photograph shown was made in Africa, the head not being manipulated in any way. The ragged outline at the back of the head shows where it was sev ered from the body. The outlines on the lower part of the face are natural, and are the outlines of the maxillary and other bones of the jaws. The nose has shrunk somewhat in drying. In life, the resemblance to the hunjan face was even more striking. The conical front teeth are shown. The lateral teeth are very strong and mol ar' like, evidently for the purpose of crushing shells. Photographs of the head have been sent to a number of well known authorities on ichthyolo gy in Europe and Africa for the iden tification of the species. German Novelty JbIBLp <> \ JrJtr JM k J ^4 I" z s'/\" ''^9 * V B r * 4®^ *<' • .<l^ A:- f ■ . ' IH& s / • -^tr i i Photo by Underw-ood & Underwood, N. Y. Scarf of camel hair with muff and pocket in combination —very appro priate for skating or any outdoors sports where the hands are not in evi dence. It is light weight, yet very warm. IN THE JAPANESE STYLE % Excellent Suggestion for Linen Show er That Will Be Out of the Ordi nary—For Place Cards. A charming idea for a linen shower .s to carry it out in Japanese fashion with the colors of the cherry blossom as the decorative scheme. If the luncheon is designed, darken the room and hang numbers of Chi nese lanterns about. These may be suspended from red and green cords : festooned around the walls, and can i dies for the table may be in green, i with the rosy color for the shades. Carnations, or- better still the cherry blossoms themselves, so beautifully made now in paper, can be the flower, and placing some of the branches in crystal bowls and vases. Just a few in each, gives a pretty effect. Tall screens covered with the blossoms may be placed about wherever most effective, forming alcoves and cozy corners. Have the parcels of linen wrapped in rose paper and tied with green rib bons. A girl friend wearing a kimono in the two colors may bring in the packages, handing them to the bride to-be, or placing them on a large tray ready for the purpose, where the laughing recipient may open and dis play the contents to those present. Place cards may be tiny fans with Japanese heads pasted on them. Large Rug Muffs Eclipse Owners. Some of the stoles and muffs that are being carried on cold days are so huge that they fairly eclipse a slip of a girl entirely. With the skirt and coat made as slim as the physical pro portion of a slender girl can stand and then the addition of huge neck piece and muff, to say nothing of an all-eclipsing hat, a girl is completely lost. Twenty years ago she could never have carried the big muffs and neckpieces made of long-haired furs that are fashionable now without bending under their weight. But the furrier has looked out for that, and the biggest muff weighs scarcely as much now as the little old-timer did. One thing is practical about these giant muffs. No one’s arms are going to suffer with cold while they have such a shelter. The best of these muffs completely envelop the arms to the elbows, and the muff itself covers the lap like a robe. Citoyenne Jumpers. The persistency with which the lit tle basque effects shown in the peplums and frills to be used outside of the skirt have been brought to the front indicates that they have taken piite a strong hold. Jumpers are now wrought out with this trill finish and ire usually made of messaline or soft inished silk. They are cut on sur flice lines, the model underneath ap >earing uncovered to the waist line oth back and front The edges are nished off with a narrow pulling.— . fry Goods Economist. MADE OF SEAL PLUSH. Ml l^jr^ 7 A genuine sealskin coat is hand some, no matter how shapeless it is but the seal plush coat must be fault less and elegant in line to possess distinction. This coat is exceedingly smart and graceful, though the ma terial is the comparatively inexpen sive brown seal plush and the colfai and cuffs are of oppossum—also an in expensive fur. Like all these coats this model closes far over toward the left hip and is quite straight from hip to ankle. Home-Made Dress Box. There are shirt waist boxes galore, innumerable dress chests and many improvised receptacles for us in ths woman’s room, but the latest novelty is the result of an Ingenious brain, which conceived the possibilities of having a dress box. full length, to match the hardwood floor in her room. A cheap frame was constructed of pine, lined throughout with white oil cloth, the edge glued on the outside. This was covered with linoleum, a clever imitation of oak, in two shades. It was glued to the outside and the raw edges were covered with tan leather strips, held in place with brass studs. The hinges Ind lock were of brass. Two stout straps were tacked to the inside of the lid. mak ing a good receptacle for holding two parasols. Ball-bearing casters com pleted the dress box, and the - owner paid much less for this treasure than a fancy one would cost at any store- Knees Became Stiff Five Years of Severe Rheumatism The cure of Henry J. Goldstein, 11 Barton Street, Boston, Mass., is another victory for Hood’s Sarsaparilla. This great medicine has succeeded in many cases where others have utterly failed. Mr. Goldstein says: “I suffered from rheuma tism five years, it kept me from business arid caused excruciating pain. My knees would become as stiff as steel. I tried many medicines without relief, then took Hood’s Sarsaparilla, soon felt much better, and now consider myself entirely cured. I recommend Hood’s.” Get it today in usual liquid form or chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs. FGold * n <l Felspar Mining rHIiWlw properties, roust be reason able in price and terms, giving full description. Ad dross A. MACKALL. The Balfour,Washington, D.C. Profitable goods are good friends that we dearly love to part with. For HEADACHE—Hicks’ CAPE DINE Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve j’ou. It’s liquid—pleasant to take—acts immedi ately. Try it. 10c., 25c., and 5? cents at drug Stores. Accepting a Compliment. Neighbor—What a lovely day this is! Weather Man —Thank you. For COLDS and DRIP Hicks’ Capoins is the best remedy—re lieves the aching and feverishness—cures the Cold and restores normal conditions. It’s liquid—effects immediately. 10c., 25c., and soc. At drug stores- You need expect no quarter from the footpad until you give up your last cent. Sore Throat is no trifling ailment. It : will sometimes carry infection to the en tire system through the food you eat. Hamlins Wizard Ou cures Sore Throat. And the love of money is also the root of much matrimony and all ali mony. PILES CURED IN 6TO li DAYS __ Tour druggist will rein nd money if PAZO OINT MENT faHs to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6to 14 days. 50c. Not Affinities, Mistress-—And why did you leave your last place? Maid —Me and the missis was not congenial.—Harper’s Bazar. Her Resignation. “Papa.” she said, I am very angry with Geraldine.” “What’s Geraldine done?” asked her father. "Why, I told her a secret last sum mer,” said the little girl, indignantly, “and she has just told me she’s go ing to tell it.” “That’s very wrong of Geraldine. Has she any excuse,?" "Why, 1 told her it was wicked to tell a secret, and what do you think she said? She said: ‘Qh. I know, but I’ve resigned from that secret.” i “Papa,” she concluded, earnestly, j “you can’t resign from a secret, can I you?” i The mental processes of children are ■. past finding out. Young, but Oh, My! The lawyer was sitting at his desk, absorbed in the preparation of a brief. [ So bent was he on his work that he did not hear the door as it was push ed gently open, nor see the curly head that was thrust into his office. A lit tle sob attracted his notice, and turn ing, he saw his face that was streaked with tears, and told plainly that his feelings had been hurt. ‘"Well, my little man, did you want to see me?” “Are you a lawyer?" “Yes, What is it you want?” "I want —” and there was a resolute ring in his voice—"l want a divorce from my papa and mamma!” TIED DOWN. 20 Years’ Slavery—How She Got Free dom. A dyspepsia veteran who writes from one of England's charming rural homes to tell how she won victory in her 20 years’ fight, naturally exults in her triumph over the tea and coffee habit: “I feel it a duty to tell you,” she says, “how much good Postum has done me. lam grateful, but also de sire to let.others who may be suffering as I did, know of the delightful meth od by which I was relieved. “I had suffered for 20 years from dyspepsia, and the giddiness that usu ally accompanies that painful ailment, and which frequently prostrated me. I never drank much coffee, and cocoa and even milk did not agree with my Impaired digestion, so I used tea, ex clusively, till about a year ago. when I found in a package of Grape-Nuts the little book, ‘The Road to Wellville.’ “After a careful reading of the book let I was curious to try Postum and sent for a package. I enjoyed it from the first, and at once gave up tea in Its favor. “1 began to feel better very soon. My giddiness left me after the first few days’ use of Postum, and my stom ach became stronger so rapidly that it was not long till I was able (as I still ' am) to take milk and many other ar ticles of food of which I was formerly compelled to deny myself. I have proved the truth of your statement that Postum ‘makes good, red blood.’ “I have become very enthusiastic over the merits of my new table beverage, and during the past few months, have conducted a Postum propaganda among my neighbors which has brought bene fit to many, and 1 shall continue to tell my friends of the ‘better way’ in which I rejoice.” Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book, “The Road to Wellville,” in pkgs. "There’s a rea son.” Ever read the above let ter T A aew owe appears from time to time. They are aeaulue, true, and toll at humna tatareat.