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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06
SCIENCE OF THE DAY.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS FOR
INDUSTRIAL FIELD.
An Illusion Which Has Puzzled Two
Continents Finally Explained--L Largest
Wheat Farm - Rendering Cruisers
lnvisible-Notes of Progress.
Vertical Writing in Favor.

y {
{ The vertical system of handwriting
which was introduced into the Samuel
Ready school in baltimore several
years ago, is now occupying the atten-
ton OF a number of northern edu-
Gators, who advocate dia use in the
public schools It IS e thintroduced
in many schools, advocates
say it promises to I ~ nanship
of the future It i l1s samuel
Ready school was Bneer in in
Producing the We system into
this country, b begun its use
when the inst ION was opened
in Septem her, - 1857. The little
pupils there have acquired remark
able ease and proficiency in
their penmanship which presents the.
rare com binations of perfect legibility,
mature style and attractive appear
ance. In the vertical handwriting the
writer sits squarelv in front OF the
desk, with body erect, and the pen is
held in an easy, straight position
Miss Helen ]. Rowe. principal of the
Samuel Ready school, says she has
found that the objection which some
have made to the vertical system, that
it destroys individuality in handwrit-
ing, is not based on good grounds
After the pupils have acquired ease in
writing, she says, their individuality
quickly shows in their penmanship,
while at the same time the general
principles learned from the copy books
are adhered to.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06

HOW THE PHOTOGRAPH IS MADE.
been extremely puzzling, and ara OF
especial interest to amateur photog-
raphers, as they suggest other methods
of producing novel effects. Scientific
American
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06
New Fire Lighter.

Here is valuable little kitchen im-
plement which has just made its APP
pearance in England. 1t is for quickly
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06
She Made Him Tired.

John" said Mrs. Billus. s.wl
the salary of an aldermanpp
II think it is So for, each meet!
'.And yet there seems to be p
of men willing to. take The plad
that pitiful salary. How hard
times must be when strong, a
bodied men, willing to work.
doubt, and capable offilling far /
er stations in life arc driven q
necessity OF taking just such
! am sure we ought to be very q
full John, that you haven't fe
pressure Of the hard times to 4
tent of that, and -
Maria" said Mr., Billus, Id
fxedly at her over his news
.'you make me very weary.
Looking Ahead.
A little fellow of ) years fell and 81
upper lip SO badly that a doctor had
summoned to sew it up. In her a
the mother could not refrain from "a
ing:
aOh, doctor, / fear it will leave q
uring scar -
Tommy looked up into her tearfu
and said:
sNever mind, mamma, my mon
will cover it,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06

Every man has an idol, and if you WI
him a short time you will see him wQ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06
days trees in blocks were
past, a a-fashioned orchards
were id

MinuteJ the Birth of Christ.
At first Fit the reader will think
that this is an endless task, and one
which results in number hardly pro
nornceable, in figures BIT such is
not the case, for the number of min
utes since that time has not yet
reached 1000, 600. 900. The following
figures will demonstrate it:
The earth revolves around itself
once in 90 hours, sc minutes and sec
onds, doesn't it? Itrevolves around
the sun once in 800 days. hours, 9
minutes and seconds. To simplify
the matter we will take each day OF
twenty-four hours, and for the year
twelve months Of thirty days each.
Now this is the result 60x24-1, 44ox
3O-46, 2O0x12 - 5lS. 40Ox1S93 - 9S1, j31,-
200 so that since the first year Of the
Christian era q year a. d. } to the end
of last year not quite $4,000, 900 of
minutes have elapsed
Keep Accounts
Keeping household accounts is an
affair." if not of necessity. still of the
greatest wisdom. In comparison with
the small amount of time and labor
which the doing SO employs, the salts
faction of knowing, at the end of each
year, how the family funds have gone
is the amplest compensation One
especial satisfaction gained from the
keeping Of household accounts is the
ability, when or if the necessity arises,
to reduce expenditures on the outlay
for luxuries and unnecessaries. The
money spent for food for medicines
or for fuel is capable of far less reduc-
ton than that used for amnsements,
for wages or for clothing, and a sys-
tenn of accounts which will show at
once where expenses can be lessened
is entitled to respectful consideration.
The Largest Farm in the World
The Dalrymple farm near Fargo, n
D., is generally reckoned the largest
farm in the world, containing, as it
does, 10000 acres under cultiva ton;
but there is one in Argentina which
had 66,7e1 acres in wheat alone last
year 1t is owned by an Italian who
was sent out by his government a few.
years ago as an assisted emigrant
The wonderful growth Of the wheat
industry in Argentina is shown by the
fact that in 1859 120, 600 acres were un
der cultivation, which produced 80 :
600 tons of wheat; in 1860, 100000
acres produced 10000 tons; in 1870,
$40, 600 acres produced GO, 600 tons; in
1880 100000 acres produced 10000
tons: in 1890, $500, 900 acres produced
900, 0C0 tons. and in 1898. 6,lOO, 900
acres produced /. $40, 900 tons
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06
A Fair Substitute.

The guests are here, but the CANT
come. =
..Why not boil few sofa cnshi0l
They III never know the difference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06
The Modern Orchard.

A change has come over public
opinion The thick setting Of trees in
orchards has been largely abandoned,
and wide planting is the general prac-
tice Such excellent results have been
obtained from the change that many
progressive farmers have gone still
further. Observing that the trees at
the ends of the orchard We're Away
the most fourishing, they naturally
set to work to discover the cause for
the difference. The explanation was
soon found in the greater amount of
air and sun the end trees received, and
the more extended feeding ground for
the roots.
Nowadays the tenden y
gressive growers is to
row of trees around
of the field
advantages for
end trees ala
orchard less
if the centel
and Offers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06

If ombstones were reliable the dey|
would soon be wearing mourning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06
Wabash Excursion-Niagara

Wabash Observation-Disclosures
Short Line.
National Educational Associat(
ing at Asbury Park July 10th to
this occasion the Wabash will
at half fare plus two dollars
fee. For further informati9(
call on or address, HoRAC1
mercial Agent, 220 4th )
Iowa.
Every day man subj
tice that he vowed
never stand.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06
Trick Photography.

In this paper recently we described
how, by simple attachment to an
ordinary kodak, one could easily take
pictures of the same person in differ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06
Loves Young Dream.

McGinnis-Y You were in love
that beautiful Miss Jones befo
married old Gold bug, weren't VI
Gus De Smith Don talk alb
My love for her lies burie
bosom.
McGinnis We'll you mi
resurrect your buried lol
are going 20 plant old
died Of apoplexy last n
Extenuating Cirq
"Yon are accused
handful of small CHI
of a grocery store
said Justice Weld
oner
"Yes, yer ho1
when maY
had muffin t
days, he a4
doan lseer =
''Bnt IL
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-06

y VI Mis-. LIhlliilil >
asst moment she
inspiration. #
laced among the
|, the effect would
the side-spring
he road toward
he drew rein be-
lst house in the
woman dressed
ring and usher
room where her
ed high with
visitors err
pee, then took
e and set it on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

This IL an era OF promissory peace and
theoretical goodwill to men On both sides
or the Atlantic there is continuous insist
ence on immediate and universal applica-
lion CT the principles of arbitration. and
even In the midst Of European militarism
are signs Of possible disarmament. But
these indications OF peace should not be per-
pdtted to deceive even the unsophisticated
or the jewellers in these United States. for
although mankind is comparatively pacific
Just now, the time has not yet arrived when
torpedoes will be converted into hen-coops
or magazine rifles hammered into perfor-
ated seats for sulky-plows or four-horse
harvesters. Those who watch the move
ments OF Great Britain In the vicinity of
our northern frontier see at some of the
more important points preparations that are
not exactly OF the peaceful sort About two
months ago a large force OF engineers and
laborers. commanded by one OF the most
sktliful OF English engineer officers COM
menced the considerable task Of fortifyfn1
the haroors OF Victoria and Esquimault. so
that they should be stronger and more for
rnidable than any other military or naval
stations on this continent. Just now a good
many Americans will find IL difficult N
understand why Great Britain should spand
S,ooo.oOo on forttfying the harbors men,
TONED, but some OF these days, and pertains
not very far In the future, the reason will he
only too clearly apparent. England's great
esss u very largely the result Of her strong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

Thousands Of hearts will throb SORROW
fully at the announcement Of the death Of
Frank Hatton. than whom few men were
more popular and none more deserving of
popularity. Commanding his busy career
at an early age and In that hardest of
schools "a printing office Mr.. Hatton
climbed slowly but steadily up the Journal
istic ladder until he achieved eminence in
q pursuit that offers prizes only to the
brainy and alert Of the race. Born and
reared In the west, Mr.. Hatton was blessed
with the liberty Of mind which IL so con-
spicuous western characteristics. yet these
who knew him best never regarded him as
a sectional product-he was q well-rouuded
and thorough American, proud of the flag
and the principles for which he fought.
For more than a decade Mr.. Hatton was a
resident OF this city, and from the time
when he became editor-in-chief and part
proprietor of the Washington Post he dis
played warm interest In the material
welfare OF the national capital He was OF e
or those comparatively few men whom sue
cess could not spoil: as Postmaster General
he was the same Frank Hatton who set
type in the little Iowa newspaper office
until the Union demanded his willing ser
vices in the field Of battle. warm-hearted.
loyal to his affections. he grappled friends
to him with hooks Of steel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

The Coxey army while IL paraded the
avenue. observing the laws which regulate
tuch events, received the same treatment
which is accorded to other professions Of
people along the nations historic thorough
fare. A large slice of the city's popula-
ton looked on and applauded- But when
the leaders OF this parade. In violation Of
the law, attempted to force a passage to
the Capitol steps for the purpose of ha-
renguing the crowd the hand Of the law
was felt
These men have no peculiar right which
requires suspension of law In their favor.
What the Knights Of Pythias. the Odd Eel
lows and the Philadelphia workingmen. who
visited the city recently several hundred
strong. have been prevented from doing,
could not. OF course. be permitted to anoth-
er set of men. who threatened in advance
that they would pay no attention to the law.
A greater gathering than that which wit
nessed the strange parade and the proceed
ings on the east front Of the Capitol has
probably never been seen In this city, but
u would be foolish for those who believe In
the Coxey doctrines to imagine that any
considerable percentage Of It sympathized
with the demonstration. There was moth
ing that approached to disorder save tho
one instance In which Carl Browne figured,
and he very foolishly unclaimed his i'm
petuous nature long enough to indulge in
= brief and inglorious conflict with the Do
hces OF this difficulty comparatively few
were aware at the time of its occurrence
% the excitement created by IL was
merely local The multitude was mainly
composed Of the curious, and with the de-
parture OF Coxey and his Commonweal
speedily dispersed Itself. wondering why 1t
had gone to the trouble of following the
army to the conclusion Of It's march. Coxey
and Browne are now fully satisfied that law
IL supreme at the national capital. and that
enorts to upset II by threats OF violence will
surely be as futile al was the endeavor to-
Day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

foreign policy. without which the little
island could never have became what Is
uDquestionably the greatest manufacturing
and commercial center In the world. 1t IL
intimated. and reasonably, that with Esqui-
mault and Victoria impregnabls to assaults
made from either the mainland or the sea,
Great Britain will dominate CONNER
cially in the Pacific as she now does in
other oceans on which her ships do q vast
carrying trade. OF course, there Is no
threat to the United States In these extensive
works which win soon frown upon the smil-
Ing, artless and unprotected towns on our
side Of the northwest boundary. but 1t Is
very evident that England proposes to
struggle to the last for the commerce upon
which her national greatness depends. 1t
has been proven beyond question that with
out enormous naval power no country can
hope to achieve commercial supremacy. and
without defensive coaiing stations and pro-
tected dry-docks naval power cannot last
very long. This fact has at last impressed
itself upon even the minimizing American
legislator, and where there was once strenu-
Gus objection to the building Of navy there
Is now pride In the progress we have made
toward the accumulation Of q maritime
police force. There are some members Of
the present Congress who believe it would
be economy to refrain from appropriating
sufficient money to add to our ocean force,
| but 1t Is sincerely hoped that the narrow
guaged few will not succeed in overcoming
the broad-guaged many and that at least
one or two new cruisers will be provided for
before the present session comes to a close.
And we are still too deliberate in the con-
struction of coast defenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

Fifty years ago today the electric tele-
graph first proved Its usefulness In one of
the most important fields IL now occupies
This Is the semi-centennial anniversary OF
the event that did much to convert unbe-
levers as to electrical transmission of
news. The whig convention had met In
Baltimore and had nominated Clay and
Frelinghuysen- Stephen Vail was at An
napolis when the train arrived on which
were members OF the convention proceed
ing to Washington. Vail was then engaged
In cooperating with Morse In the construc-
ton of the experimental line from this city
to Baltimore. and he at once telegraphed
the names OF the nominees to his fellow
worker at the capital The announcement
by Morse Of the doings Of the convention
was received with teering incredulity by
many. but the arrival Of the train was a
speedy vindication. which utterly con-
founded the viciously-obstructive and the
foolish unbelievers. Since then the cleo
tr1c telegraph has accomplished many more
marvellous feats, but except in one or two
instances they attracted no more than pass
Ing attention. The news-bearing wires en-
compass the earth and radiate to such an
extent that but few communities that have
any pretension to the possession Of any
thing approaching to civilization are far
distant from the simple instruments by
which mankind keeps up an instantaneous
means of communication between town and
town and continent and continent The
few words sent by Vail to Morse set the
worlds tongue to wagging. but today no
one regards as anything more than COM
monplace the daily transmission of mil
lions Of words. One newspaper will receive
from ten to fifteen thousand words by tele-
graph in day, but nobody regards that
fact as at all wonderful Even the tele-
phone, the truly marvellous consequence of
the work done by Morse and Vail, is ac-
cepted as a matter of fact by the majority
of well-informed mankind. Inventive man
has always been busy, but he never was
more acceptably 50 than during the fifty
years last past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

All the arrangements are about complete
for the transmission Of electrical power
from Niagara Falls to Buffalo. The force
to be employed is portion Of the enormous
water power now running to scenic waste
at the best known of American cataracts
Much Of the machinery by which the nee
essary electricity IL to be generated Is in
place and the only thing that remains to
be done Is construct the tunnel through
which the wires are to be strung. The
enormous potential OF 10000 volts is to be
created at the falls. and at Buffalo it will
be reduced so that 1t may be used for the
operating OF dynamos. street railroads, cleo
trio lights. &c. Ten thousand horse power
is the estimated strength of the first in
stallment Of power, and 1t 10 stated by those
who have figured out the expense Of this
great enterprise that the force can be sold
In Buffalo for less than two-thirds the pres
ent cost Of steam power. Some Of these
days Washington will follow the example
set 1t by those who propose to utilize one
OF natures greatest forces, and then this
city and the homes of those who dwell
here will be Illuminated through the opera
lions Of machinery moved by the rushing
waters of the Great Falls Of the Potomac
1t Is rather remarkable that so valuable q
privilege should have been unused so long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01
A Fortunate Community,
From the New York Tribune

Frorn the New York Tribune
The problem Of grade crossings has been
satisfactorily solved in the city of Eliza
beth, N. j.. in the heart of which, formerly,
TWO great railway lines-the Pennsylvania
ana the New Jersey Central-crossed each
other at grade. The tracks of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad have been elevated, and its
trains run on viaduct through the city.
above all the streets and the tracks Of the
other railroad. In addition. the grade of
many streets has been altered SO that they
now pass under the Central railroad. The
advantages to both the city and the rail-
roads are obvious. Higher speed can be
made by trains on both lines without the
least danger Of accidents, and the people of
Elizabeth are free from the perils that
lately beset them. The city is to be con-
graduated on the happy change that has
been brought about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01
Shoe Department.

No stock in the house merits your patronage
more than Shoes. Leather, sewing, shaping and
every other attribute must pass a rigid examina-
ton before entering here. Then the prices are
made to conform to all conditions. The following
are good values in warm weather Shoes:
women's Tan oxfords, pair $3.50
women's Blucherette Black Oxfords, patent
leather tips, pair Observation-Disclosures. Z-oO
women's Black OIfords patent leather
tips, Piccadilly toe, pair. $50
women's Tan Oxfords square toe pair.... ESQ
women's Tan Oxfords, opera toe. pair. 200
women's Black Oxfords, patent leather
tips, pair. ....................... 200
I'd hoIr. lst anne1)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01
Girls Clothing

Cut and made and finished as 1t now is drives
away all thoughts OF buying the materials and
paying for the making. Then the price difference
is so great. These three items are and prac-
teal things and they show the price trend Of the
entire stock:
Childrens Dresses Of superior "Japonette."
guimpe style, embroidery trimmed. a choice
line of patterns, sizes 4 to IA. each. $500
Girls Blouse Waists Of fne India Linon.
fancily trimmed in white colored
broidery, each .75
Girls Jackets Of fine Covert Cloth and
Fancy Mixtures, up-to-date style, newest
patterns, a special value. each. $50
I'D floor. .lOth st. bulldlnH.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01
Infants Department

Offers these three good values in Baby's Wear.
They are every day garments and they are worth
the prices asked.
rs dozen White Cambria Long Slips. box
plated, cambria rufie around neck and
sleeves, each. so.25
Is dozen Merrimac Print Dresses, pink and
blue figures, runie around neck each. ....... .15
Is dozen Bingham Dresses for morning
wear, neat pink and blue checks and stripes,
eacn 40
Call or send for catalogue Of "Arnold's" Cele-
brated Reform Garments for Children and Babies.
We are the Washington agents for them.
cd floor 10th st. building.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

The Sons of the American Revolution cele
orated the anniversary Of the Inauguration
OF George Washington as President of tbs
United States yesterday by meeting in
annual convention IN Washington. They
likewise called attention to the fact and
the beautiful weather Of yesterday en-
phasized IL, that our forefathers were wise
when they first hit upon the Both of April
as Inauguration day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01
On Fifth Floor,

China and Housefurnishing Departments. are some
items for tomorrow. the like Of which you can't
md every day:
Real China After-dinner Coffee Cups and
Ssueers, handsomely decorated, extra thin
Usually Csc. This lot. each. D.l5
Hand-painted Berry Sauce Dishes. Usu-
ally l5c. This lot. each. 10
Floor busting Brushes, would be consider
ed cheap at 15c. This lot, each. 10
18th nOor. 10th and 18th st. buildnssD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

The Commonweal army In Des Moines,
Iowa. declares that unless 1t car get train
1t will stay where 1t Is II Des Moines will
see to 1t that transported ion Is not forth
coming this city win greatly appreciate the
sacrificA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

New York policemen have petitioned Gov.
ernor Flower to sign the bill giving them
more salary. II the extra money were to
pay the expense Of tuition In a school OF
department, there could be no doubt as to
the desirability of tbs increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

When DR.. Parkhurst declares substantially
that Tammany Is the worst thing that his
tour Of discovery has brought to light he
seems to be going pretty far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

Mr.. Coxeys idea Of issuing money with
nothing back Of It is in harmony with his
gigantic system Of giving the unemployed
work, doing nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

II harangues are to be indiscriminately
permitted on the Capitol steps, Congress
will not be able to hear its own voice
Which would be q great pity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01
A Computation.
From the New York sun.

From the New York sun.
Three hundred and thirty-six le-bodied
men working six days a week for five weeks
at a dollar day would earn $1O0SO Cox
eys army numbers $3.50 men. and II Is five
weeks since IL began its march
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01

The consolidation Of New York and
Brooklyn might work wonders If the two
ball clubs were to coalssce. And then again
Ii might not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-01
SHOOTING STARS.


Ter man." said Uncle Eben. dat comes
ter Wa-a-shntn lookin' fob trouble is
lPble ter git Is wish er heap quicker dan de
man who comes lookin' fob Office"