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SUCH IS LIFE? The Lesson Backfired '?^We EARL/ K| BIRD DOMES' nUE VS/DRM" WHAr CAN We uearwtrom -rVWrr AO^Q-e 'V By Charles Slighroe Frog Farming Not Paying "Industry" Bureau of Fisheries Skeptical About Success. Washington. ? One of the earliest harbingers of spring Is the clack and rattle of tiny frog voices from wayside brooks and marshes. Students In na ture-study classes go forth to skim Jel lylike frogs' eggs from woodland ponds and bring them back for the school aquarium. Then someone always Bug guests : "Frog legs bring good prices at restaurants, and the skins are used In making book covers and tine glue. Why not start a frog farm?" "Frog farming has been tried In borh Louisiana and Wisconsin, but It is not yet a paying 'Industry,* " says the Na tional Geographic society. "Recently the New York state department of con servation warned Investors to be on their guard following the publication of commercial circulars urging people to go Into the business of raising frogs for the market The United States bu reau of fisheries likewise 1s skepti cal, declaring 'success in artificial prop agation on a commercial scale still awaits realization.' It should be kept tn mind also that It requires from four to five years for a frog, whose legs are edible, to reach adult size. Frog*' Egg* Absorb Water. **A female frog may lay as many as VIO eggs," says a communication to the Dawson Wins <?len Dnwson, running for the Tulsa Skelly club, defeated Glenn Cunning ham, called the fastest man In tho world, In the special mile run at the Kansas relays In Lawrence, Kan. Daw son won with a home-stretch dash and was timed at 4:17.4. National Geographic society from Doris M. Cochran. "The eggs are deposited In small masses on water plants or on sticks or leaves lying In shallow wa ter. An egg consists of the yolk? the round black center ? and the vltalllne envelope ? the surrounding transparent membrane ? which begins to absorb , water as *<>on as the egg Is laid, and thus Immediately swells to several times Its original size. "Under favorable conditions, the tad pole hatches on the fourth day. At first It Is a minute, flattened, yellowish object, with conspicuous branching filaments, Its gills, at one end and a course, rudderlike appendage, the tall at the other. "The little creature at this stage can barely wriggle away from Its cast off envelope, to squirm upward to the surface of the water, where It In stinctively seeks the shelter of foliage and of the shallow water; for at this age It easily becomes the prey of small fish and other ever-hungry enemies. "In a few days, when Us mouth parts have begun to develop, It nibbbles the 'scum' of green algae which forms a dense mat over every submerged stone or pebble In the stagnant pond. Sprouts Legs. , "Before the tadpole Is many "weeks 1 old a pair of budlike growths sprouts near the base of the tall, and ahortly these elongate Into a pair of hind legs equipped with tive toes, which closely resemble those of the adult. "Some days after the legs appear, the right arm comes out. Now the little tadpole stays near the top of the water nearly all the time and seems very uncomfortable, and no wonder. Ills left arm is developing Just where the breathing pore Is located. As soon as it bursts through, his troubles are lessened, for now he can hop out on the bank 1n true frog fashion and breathe the air freely ; for, as we have seen, his nostrils have been function ing for some time as air-breathing or gans. "At the approach of the sharp au tumn weather he Is about half an Inch In length and half-grown. While he has no voice as yet, the mating call of his elders may occasionally be heard In the pool as late as September, for frogs are active over a long period of the year nnd the breeding season may be said to last from Ap*-ll to Septem ber, reaching a peak at several dif ferent times, as warm weather and heavy rainfall favor It. "At the onset of winter everything Is silent, hue with sleep, not death. Near the borders of the pond, hurled under logs and stones In the mud, the little frogs have begun hibernation for the winter. A wise provision of Nature slows down their life processes to suit them to this complete inactivity and apparent inanition. "In their summer activity, more than n few moments' enforced submergence in water would have drowned them. Now, In hibernation, they can pass a whole winter beneath the mud because they are not breathing." AMAZE AMINUTE 8CIENTIFACTS ~ BY ARNOLD Perpumed GAS - ^MrriHOAt p?ft FVMQSjN ANA6S tMltltt WRL toon MAKt PATIPNT1 VfiCOHSOOOS IN TW? MOST PLEASANT POM I Sit WAY. Ocean far prom salty Though tub ocean grows saltier year by year, it is so FAR UNDERSATURATflD THAT IT COO LO MOLD NINE TIMES AS AH>CM SALT AS (T NOW MAS jm*. Hammer from liquid* llQOlO MERCURY 18 (ASttV FROZEN i TO MAKI A MAM-r Mtft HARD BNOUOM TO DRIVE NAUS "Keep Your Head Cool" By LEONARD A. BARRETT In his book, "Recollections," Lord Morley relates his satisfaction In hav mg Deen nolo In a very important de bate "to keep my head cooler than most men." A wise suggestion, timely and Important. A casual reading of the biography of eminent statesmen c o n v t n-c e 8 us of their great reserve strength. Some business men of our owu day appear to be so "cold" as to he entirely lack tug in xne emotional element. Lord Morley said he was very happy that he seldom lost control of his head. Few persons are able to make so bold a statement. Most of us have "lost our heads" at one time or another. Many failures In life are accounted for by the lack of emotional control. Acci dents occur because persons fall to keep their heads cool. When emotions get the better of one's judgment, seri ous results are bound to occur. In the It's a Cruiser At first glunce one might be puzzled to Identify the object shown r.bove. Iti is the new Dutch cruiser, the Itiiyterj nenrlng completion nt the navy yards' In Rotterdam. Interpretations of life values, whether In literature or In actual experience,! inrge place should be given to tlie playj of the emotions. However, In estimate lug these values, In determining meth ods and In mnklng decisions between grave nltematlves, best results are achieved when "the heads remain cool." We are living In one of the most In teresting as well as the most critical periods of history. No person with any degree of common sense would attompt to predict the outcome of our economic, system or the result of the clash of norms In our social order. One thing Is certnln, however: this Is no time for our emotions to dominate our Judg ment. If there over was a time demanding discriminating Judgment, controlled emotion and a cool head, that time Is now. 'l'he same forces which direct the destiny of Important business en terprises are the name wblch deter mine the destiny of our national life. "(Had to find that I keep my head cooler than most." If every person entrusted with the responsibility of molding public opinion, as well as ev ery private citizen, could say as did Lord Morley, he would nvold serious mistakes In his struggle for national recovery. ? N*w?p?P?r Union. Will Clean Suitcases A mixture of one part vinegar and two part* linseed oil applied with a soft cloth to suitcases and bngs will clean and polish them. (^%drJ~/ouse(xofS B*y Ltjdia Le Baron Walker WHEN you are planning the ward robe for a Journey there are some tl'lnRS which yon can see to that will relieve you of work In the care of the articles, and some others that will make It possible to have fresh looking frocks without extra work. One can Imagine such things quite feasible If extra money were expend ed, but fortunately the things about which I shall tell you mean practical ly no added outlay, nothing hut enreful selections of mate rials and acces sories, plus the price of two equ'p ments which will last many a trip. Silk crepe, not the flat crepe but that resembling seersucker should be selected for night gowns or py jamas. These are satisfactory In silky appearance, In soft texture, and In be ing crushable with out detriment. The material washes beautifully, and re quires no Ironing. Moreover It dries In a minimum time, and this Is a trait every traveler likes. Be sure to hang top garments up by shoulders and trousers by waist band. If possible put them In a draught. Garments so hung will keep their correct lines. Slips. It is a good Idea to have a slip of this same textile In with others of soft silk or satin. You will find It a great convenience when there has been no chance to get laundry done. 811k lingerie Is scarcely more expen sive than a good grade of cotton, and silk folds Into very small space. Con sequently It Is a wise choice and will minimize laundry work as It washes well and nmy even he worn without Ironing if the garments are hung up by the shoulder straps or from under arm seams. lie sure to take a small electric fiat Iron. hut be sure also to ascertain the system In the place In which you wish to use the Iron as electric fittings must suit systems. Tourist's small clothes liny sets cost but a trifle. They con sist of line and wee clothespins. Such a set is n great convenience. Have laundry soap too. With such equip ments cost of laundry is minimized without Incurring too much work for the traveler. A Lncc Dress. A lace dress will be ready to don Without the bother of pressing, and will grace any occasion especially If the bodice is cut low and Is sleeve less. Have a jacket to match with long sleeves and high back for after noon wear. A frock of crinkly crepe made In good style will prove Just the thing for ninny traveling days. Choose one that Is dark enough not to show dust and dirt. Smart New Fn*hion. A smart new fashion Is to have ac cessories match shoes. Identical matching can be had as for example, shoes and bag of the same leather, kid, fabric or silk. Or It may be a matching of color In such small de tails as handkerchief and shoes, or hat and shoes, or scarf and shoes. The style Is an advance one for summer time especially, when shoes are In more dainty colors thnn in winter, and having matching accessories would not make the latter uninteresting be cause of <lrabne8s. The woman who is handy with her needle enn follow the fashion without undue expense. She can make her own bag to match her shoes In color, and, If the shoes are of textile she may even get a similar textile for the bag. Or she can get a couple of hand kerchiefs to match the color of her shoes, and embroider her Initials on them to give a ncte of Individuality. ?, Boll 8yndlcstl>? WNU Service. My Neighbor SAYS: Do not throw away the wooden skew ers that come with meats from the market. Wash them and keep In n kitchen drawer. They are useful when cleaning paint, to get into niches and corners. ? ? * For dull and spotted mirrors, take a small portion of whiting and add suf ficient cold tea to make a paste ; rub the glass with warm tea, dT.v with a soft cloth, rub a little of the paste well on the mirror and polish dry with tis sue paper. ? ? ? To remove a spot of oil spilled on rug, rub the spot with gasoline until It disappear ? * * A marshmallow rolled In cinnamon and placed on the top of a cupful of cocoa adds to Its flavor and attractive ness. ? Associated Newspapers. WNU Service. Smart Summer Suit Printed (lurk blue georgette with a design of white and sen coral red hav ing a sea coral blouse of flax, makes a smart and cool summer suit. The square front beret of matted fiber mntcbes the blouse. Indian Boy Adopts Mayor La Guardia < v - .-r V -T^J " 1 " J Whin Mayor Kiorolla La Gtiardla of Now York, Booking health, wont to tho Orand canyon In Arizona, ho waa at onco adopted by Kajoch a na, four yonr-old llopl Indian boy. Th? lad acted aa tho mayor'a poraonnl ?acort and ro?l? with hlrri on on? of tho hljj trail muloa. Simplicity and Smartness Here PATTERN 92-44 9244 If you're the type who lore* slm pllclty without severity, you'll enjoy a house frock with shoulder tucks, released Into fullness at the bust, and ? fascinating,, scalloped surplice and sleeve trim. A single kick pleat pro vides the needed skirt fullness, and you will find that the seam leading to It gives a slender Appearance. Th? dress Is beautifully proportioned and certain to tit correctly. Have you shopped for the season's silks, cot tons and rayons yetl The shops art teeming with most attractive print! to Inspire your new wardrobe. Pattern 9244 may be ordered ?nly In sizes 16, 18, 20, 34, 30, 38, 40, 42. 44, 40 and 48. Size 36 requires 4 yards 3(Mnch fabric. SEND FIFTEEN CENTS In coins or stamps (coins preferred) for this pattern. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, STYLH NUMBER and 'SIZE. Complete diagrammed sew chart Included. Send your order to Sewing Clrcls Pattern Department, 232 West Eight eenth street. New York. WHAT HE LIKED Proud Author ? So glad you ;tkf my new play. Was It bettor thai you expected? Frunk Friend ? No; shorter.-! Stray Stories. Polithcd Young Man ? She certainly In po^ Ished ? donchu think ho? Girl Friend ? Yeah. Everything Bhe says casts n reflection on Boin# one. Im?Rinntion'a Lavish Pur?? "What would you do if you had ? million dollars?" asked one Com munist. "Don't Interrupt my trnln of thought," said the other. 'T nm no piker. I wouldn't hother to Imagine anything less than a billion." Demon * t rn t Ion ? of Power "Much shooting in Crimson Gulch?" asked the traveling man. "Yes," answered Cactus Joe. "Hut It is mostly being done by the po lice. It begins W> look like it policy of law nnd disorder."