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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27
War and Com, marco.

War with France opened in 1893 and
was protracted with the exception of
the short break due to the peace of
Amiens. for twenty-five years. says the
Nineteenth Century. We started with
1903 ships, of $4,000 tons, manned
by $4,000 men and with a navy Of 141
ships of the line, 1855 frigates and 129
small vessels. We had to deal with a
thoroughly inefficient enemy. disorgan-
lied by revolution and distracted by
intestine quarrels. From the first hour
Of war our military superiority was I'M
challenged. The declaration of war,
however, caused very serious eontrac-
tion of trade. There were many fail
ures and temporary loan of $4,000, 900
was necessary to avert panic This
measure had most salutary effect and
only 1885, 900 was applied for.
Early in the struggle the attack upon
our commerce began. Ships of war and
privateers of all sorts fell upon it.
Rowboats put off to merchantmen lying
becalmed in the channel, or under the
Forelands, and carried them by board
iL6 OuI NONll III lHC H1dSL lHuItb SWEPT
into his net not only helpless sailing
ships but also large and heavily arm
ored lndiamen. In 1905 the Rochefort
squadron got to sea and took in five
months four warships and forty-two
merchantmen. In $780," says the
Naval Chronicle, quoted by Capt. MAJ
han, signals were out almost daily ct
Dover on account of the enemy's priva-
teers appearing in sight" In 1900, the
same authority tells us, there were
eighty-seven large French privateers
in the channel ports OF France alone.
From first to last the French captured
1000 ships, with their cargoes, worth
f200, 100000, a toll of 2k per cent at the
very least on our trade.
At first sight this loss does not look
particularly heavy and it certainly had
no effect upon the issue Of the war. 1t
was only so much property destroyed
that might, II spared have added to
our wealth. We annihilated French
trade so that Napoleon could not evea
send cookie boat to sea, as he him
self confessed. and we captured no less
than 1881 privateers, carrying 9,400
guns manned by $4,000 men. Thus
we lost an average of $50
ships year and took less
than fifty-five a year of the depreda-
tors. Neutrals, it will be observed
lost by peace and gained by war From
1890 to 1893 the average clearance of
neutral shipping was under 1000
tons.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27

What are the first sensations of the
battlefield? lola, Tolstoi and Stephen
Crane have imagined them, and COM
batants have written them. Some
thing whizzed past me like big blue
bottle on the wing" says Lieut.. Her
bert" of Pleyna fame, "and the current
of air caused by its rapid passage
touched my ear. Another-another
All at once realized that these were
the enemy's bullets. and. horrible iictu.
the discovery brought on sudden, vlo-
lent attack of cholera-like disposition"
The passage may be compared with
Zola's description. The now constant
Kissing of the bullets. with their sharp
ping or buzz whispering around. and
sometimes into us. gave me a sicken-
ing feeling and cold Precipitation. I
felt weak around my knees, q sort Of
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27
ECZEMA.

Sne Physician Pronounced IL Ring Worm
and Prescribed for That AIiment, But
the Patient Bsed DIR. wIllamS Pink
Pills and Was Cured.
From the Free Press, Corning, Iowa.
was afflicted with what physicians
assured me was eczema and began doc
torlng Tor that disease about two years
ego. said Mrs. Eva l.. Evans, of Har-
rs, iowa, to a reporter a few days ago.
me nrst doctor / consulted did me no
good at all. He pronounced the disease
Ithg-worm and gave me remedies for
thAt' hut soon found out his error.
then tried another physician, with
some better success but did not sue
Geo IN obtaining permanent relief. On
tle contrary, / got worse and my face
ana BODY broke out badly and a severe
Itching sensation constantly accom-
panied 1t. This physician pronounced
the malady eczema and / believe now
that his diagnosis was correct My
husband saw an article on DR.. Will
mans Pink Pills in the county papers
ana at his solicitation tried them.
10 make a long story short, / took
tWelVe boxes of this wonderful rem
cay and am now entirely relieved /
nave not been troubled with the least
sign OF this disease since August, 1886
l mad been taking the pills since June
OF that year. / am glad TO testify to
the worth of this excellent remedy. 1t
not only cured me, but my father tried
u TOT la grippe and was materially
penehted-in fact he insists it relieved
him at once.
tSigned) MRS. EVA l.. EVANS.
70 confirm this statement beyond all
doubt, Mrs. Evans signed the forego-
ing.
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF
ADAMS.-ss.
Signed this 18th dav of March 1909
before me.
w. z. HELEN, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are now given to the public as
an unfailing blood builder and nerve
restorer, curing all forms OF weakness
arising from watery condition of the
blood or shattered nerves. The pills
are sold by all dealers, or will be sent
postpaid on receipt OF price, so cents
box. or six boxes for $3.50, by ad-
dressing DR.. Williams Medicine Co,
Schenectady. N. Y.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27

The customary method OF LOCATING a
bicycle puncture is to immerse the
wheel in tub of water, and wherever
the bubbles show there will be found
a puncture. On occasions, however
the air pressure is not sufficient to
create bubbles. In such cases smear
some thin soap lather over the tire ana
a soap bubble will form over the punc-
ture, no matter how small it is.
Cigarette Smoker Turns Green.
\ young man living in RreedviIle
Mich, is turning green from the use Of
cigarettes. Most cigarette smokers
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27
PROCEED up BY P1LLoWs.

the conservatory blossomed with rare
plants and a grand piano lit up a dark
recess of the library with its polished
ivory and rosewood.
By and by the little girl became a
maiden to whom every door was open
and whose smile was a favor which
men considered as well-nigh precious
and ali the time that Amber was grow
ing winsome and sweet and graceful
John Sarles was growing old and wrin
killed. and gray. But his heart was
young as ever and he loved Amber
with all the pent-up force of his nature
and he suffered agonies because of that
love. feeling that she could never, never
be his.
One day handsome boy of good fam
lily came to ask him for Amber's hand
Poor John! He gave his consent and
his blessing as well. What else could
he do. not knowing but that Amber
loved him? And while the boy was
pleading his cause John sat In his study
with as bitter heartache as ever man
had.
Presently the door opened, but he
didn't look up. And then came a sweet,
sobbing voice and the pressure of two
soft arms about his neck from behind.
"oh, guardy, guardy, are you tired of
me that you try to get rid of me so?"
He was suffocating with surprise and
Joy and terror, but he managed to draw
her around where he could see her face.
which was rosy with bushes and per-
sistently averted
'Amberp' he cried. Tired of you!
Want to get rid of you. Amberw
And then, treasured by his tone, she
bEst out passionately:
les, you must be- else you'd never
have sent him to me, when you know
l hate him-hate them all but your
He drew her down on his knee at
mat and held her close in his trem-
ohng arms. His face was near hers,
Dot ne did not kiss her He could only
LOOK at the sweet, wet eyes, and child
IKE mouth. the round, soft cheek, and
Eola-oroWn hair, wondering, doubling,
hoping all at once-he could not have
'ela which the most of the three.
Inat was two years ago-two blessed
years q such happiness that they
!eemed. to him like a long delightful
rfeam Amber loved him and Amber
WAS isiwife.
hut of late a shadow had fallen he
tween them-the shadow of Lawrence
Kendall. The fear that had uumbed |
I ohn'S heart when ha fsr.t baksIa Al
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27
ACCOMMODATING.
IL Landlord In Kansas who Tool, -,

Landlord in Kansas who Took the
Medal for Being obligInT.
stopped at very small town in
Kansas few weeks ago" said L. NJ.
Martinez at the Raleigh. II had been
IN the town once before, and knew
where the hotel was. 1t was late at
night when | got of the train and went
10 the hotel. After repeatedly knock
ing and shaking the door the landlord
let me in. The next morning breakfast
was not ready when | got up, but the
landlord was in good humor about it,
saying: Everybody is sick about the
house. You are the only guest, so
dlant get breakfast ready He went
round that my customer was out of
hour served very good meal for me.
found that my suctomer was out of
town, so had nothing to do but to
stay around the hotel all day. The
landlord got dinner and supper for me
and l asked, Who is sick?'
My wife, two children, the cook.
the waiter and the porter
1 should think you would get some
one else
Can't. They won't come
why?
They are all afraid of the small
pox. I'm the only one who hasn't got it.
and l feel the symptoms. I'll be in
bed tomorrow, but think the porter
will be well enough to run the hotel
by that time. He is sitting up to-day,
Il paid my bill very suddenly, and
put myself under medical treatment
when | reached the next town. San
Francisco Chronicle.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27

A soldier who had been taken pris-
oner had a wife and children living in
New Jersey. A good minister, learning
that there was soon to be a general
exchange Of prisoners. and wishing to
relieve the terrible anxiety OF the wife.
called and told her that her husband
would probably be exchanged in
short time.
'sWell,' said the poor. broken-hearted
woman, 81 love John. and the children
love him, and II he isn't SO handsome
an some men, | don't want 70 exchange.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27
DEAR LITTLE AMBER,


At the sound of a football in the cor
rlaor ne laid down his pen and leaned
YEARLY back in his big armchair.
PRESENTLY a hand thrust back the
curtain from the doorway and his wife
entered. She was gowned for the even
ing In her favorite color-dull yellow.
lheV were diamonds at her throat and
II ner gold-brown hair. She looked
radiant with pleasure.
Shall do?" she asked, coming for
"ard and leaning upon the desk with
ner hands, palms downward.
ne inspected her deliberately-criti-
cally, she thought.
fou VIII do very WE'LL" he said at
last. What is 1t tonight, Amber?"
Faust.' ! am going with the Ken
ualls. Lawrence"
ne TOOK up his pen with a slight
gesture OF impatience that effectually
silencel her. Half the JOY died out
Vi ner lace. She stood a moment watch
ing him as he wrote; then she went
round and laid her hand timidlv nm his
shoulder.
John--" wistfully.
"WeIl?"
ohe hesitated, hoping he would look
up or say something more; but he did
neither.
II am going now. Good-by."
"Good-by."
II was the tone, not the words, that
brought a sudden dimness into her
eyes She fingered still with her hand
on his shoulder. Then she slowly re-
moved it and stole out of the room.
:. AS the curtain ceased swaying behind
her the pen dropped and John sarles
covered his face with his hands. He
heard a carriage stop at the curbing
ana the front door close with a bang.
lie heard mans voice and a mans
gay laugh-both Lawrence Kendall's;
then there was rumble of wheels and
ne lifted his head with a jerk. Some
tn1ng like sob escaped him.
Lawrence, she had said. 1t had
come to that, then! Lawrence! John
Sarles knew him well-knew how his
handsome face and winning smile en-,
deared him to the hearts of women
now ne was sought after, petted, adj
mired.
An wei, 1t was something, after all,
10 be born with handsome face and
straight, strong limbs. John Sarles
looked bitterly at the crutch leaning
against the chair and thought that be-
cause OF 1t life had withheld much of
It's sweetness for him. Wealth and
even a powerful intellect which put
MIN in touch with the brightest think
ers the day failed to make up 10 him
for that
lie had been on the point of sinking
into the self-imposed isolation of
proud, morose nature when Amber
came-Amber, the little daughter of
his only intimate friend, who. dying.
had intrusted her to his care.
Soon the music Of her laughter had
chased away the ghostly echoes from
the lonely old house and the light of
her happy eyes frightened every room.
lier books strewed the tables, her flow
ers filled the long-unused vases, her
gowns made bits of color against the
dark walls as she fitted up stairs and
down.
Gradually all became changed be-
cause, of her. New furniture replaced
the old, new carpets covered the floors.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27
HygLenlc writing Pansr.

Among the latest things in station
cry Is writing paper which is spe-
cially manufactured for the prevention
Of the spreading by letters of various
forms of infectious diseases. Everyone
is aware that in receiving letters from
disease-stricken places, at home or
abroad, they run certain amount of
risk. This stationery is said to be rem
dered contagion-proof. The paper is
SO impregnated with antisepties that
all deleterious organisms adherine IN
it are rendered inert, even though
feyer-stricken person write or touch
the letter.-Invention
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27
one else
New styIc Of Canvasse,.

The up-to-date canvasser now travels
in bunch. Under the direction Of
managers, and chaperons, companies
of lady agents will soon be touring the
country, judging from the advent of
such an organization here. They hold
rehearsals just like their theatrical sis
ters. and each girl is thoroughly
coached as to what to say and how to
say it. Early in the morning they
receive their assignments and scatter
over the city or town, watched by spot
tiers, who report to the manager eny
breach of contract on the part of the
canvasser The rules are of the early
observation-disclosures sort, the hotel
bills nd travelling expenses are paid
by the manager, and the entire outfit
Is an object lesson of the benefit to be
derived from discipline, drill and or
ganization. The female book agent
needn't be lonely and helpless any
longer unless she proposes to flock Nv
herself.-New York Letter
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27
Don't Tobacco Spit and SmoE. Your Life lvav

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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27

'Do you take any interest In politics, Mrs.
SkOrcherY' "Of course | do: I've promised
MT. Skorcher that I will clean his wheel
eiect,on day so he can take time to go and
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27

Perkins hasn't married his pretty tyne.
writer yet "No-they can't both get or
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27

"Lampton's wife dresses well, but he goes
his creditors will worry her
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-11-27

Just try loo box of Cascarets the nnest
liver and bowel regulator ever made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-16
A Mystery In BLINDNESS,

- "I'm color blind" said the man to the
policeman, who had just told him to take
the next green car.
"Thcn you ought to geta dog" retorted
the policeman.
This may have been smart from an
official point of Wow, but it reminds me OF
the fact that a very large proportion OF
men are more or less color blind, aud that
some are absolutely so. Whether the de-
feet is a natural one or whether it is a
quality of ignorance that might have been
avoided by proper culture l have never
seen satisfactorily explained. I myself
cannot distinguish green from blue at
night nor tell certain shades of red from
brown or blue from purple at any hour of
the day.
One of the most singular things is-at
least to me-that the absence of the knowl-
edge Of color does not necessarily destroy or
even weaken the Judgment of harmony in
colors have seen the experiment tried
at the water color exhibition, where a man
practically absolutely color blind and al
most as totally ignorant of pictures was
able to pick out with as much accuracy rs
any artist present the best pictures of the
great and varied display Inharmonious
colors in dress are as sharply offensive to
my eyes as if 1 actually knew the names
of them and could distinguish them.
wish some expert would enliShten us upon
this subtle subdivision Of senSe.-New
York World.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-16
RAILROADS.
UTASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON RAILROAD.
FOR WASHINGTON.

FOR WASHINGTON.
Leave Alexandria, corner King and Royal
streets. daily except Sunday. at Oh. oO,
7 30, s 90. 80, 9 %, 10 90 and | 90 p
m. and ? 90 M, and 90. . 90. 3 co. 4 90,
10. 5 40, 6 90, 6 10. 90, 5 90, 100,
10 GO aud II 90 m.
Sundays 90 and 10 % a. m. and II lG
10. 10, 3 10 10, 5 10, & 10, : 10,
10, 8 10 and 10 10p. N.
FOR ALEXANDRIA.
Leave Washington, from the corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and 1875 street. daily
except Sunday, 80, 90, s 90, o 90,
1910 and II 90 a. m. and IL 90 M. and
! CO. = co. 3 90, Is. 45, 10, 40.
6 IS, 100, s 90, 8 90, 10 90, II 90 and
10 90 y. m.
sundays-9 co. 1000 and II 90 a. m.
and IL 90 m. and 90, . 90, 3 CO. A 90,
CO. 90, 7 90, 8 90 and 10 90 p. In.
City tickets not good on through cars.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon and
way stations daily except Sunday, at 10 20
and IL % m. and u % m. and %,
2 %. 3 % and 4 40 p. m. Leave Mount
Vernon II 33 a. m. and - 33, 80, 80,
8 49, SO, 5 - and 33 p m.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Verron Park
daily except Sunday at 6 30, 10 % and
II 25 a M and 10 % m. and 1 25, = %.
3 %. 4 40 6 40, 25, 8 %, and 8 20 p. IN.
For Mount Vernon Park Sundays 10 %
and IL p a III. and II % nj. and ] %.
. 25, 3 %, 4 40, 6 10, %, s % and 20
p N.
Leave Mount Vernon Park daily except
Sunday at II 80 a. m and - 30, 30,
. 35. 8 So, 35, 5 80, S 30, 30 and
10 30 j. N.
Leave Mount Vernon Park Sundays at
II so a. NJ and II so, so, $50. 3 30,
so, 5 90, so, SO, s 80 and so p. m.
No excursion tickets will be sold on trains
to Mount Vernon Park, nor between stations.
Passengers will purchase tickets at the offices.
Leave Washington for Arlington and Aque
duct bridge 10 90 and IL 90 q. m. and II 90
IN. aud 90, 2 CO. 3 90, 90, 90, 6 90,
100, s 90 and 90 p. m. Leave Arlington
and Aqueduct bridge / 30 a. m. and II 30,
1 35, 35, 3 80, 80. 35, Is 30, 7 30,
s 30 and 8 30 p. m.
g. E. ABBOT GEO. r. PHILLIPS,
General Manager. General Passenger Agt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-16
A FlSHERMAN'S LUCK.
His Experience In Hunting For Trout In
a Stream That Was Stocked.

His Experience In Hunting For Trout In
q Stream That Was Stocked.
I had il st got my rod together and was
hooking TN q worm when the owner of
the brook, h sturdy and somewhat i'll look
ing farmer, appeared on the bank beside
me Offered short salutation and re-
ceiyed one in laturn considerably shorter
than my own.
"Any trout in this brooke asked.
O'clock full on 'um."
"You allow fishing here, of course?"
"Yaas, eff the pay is al right"
GLOW much?''
Give dollars trip, now she's stocked. !"
ooh, she's stocked, is she? Well, I'll
give you $5-in advance too.
He pocketed the money, and swashed
down the brook, n basketful of half pound
ers swimming before my dazzled vision.
In the first three miles the only bite had
was from my coat pocket. 1 spent an hour
casting in "The Pool" another one
through "The Cut" and finished out the
afternoon skirmishing around the shores
of 1.-THE Pond" Then night came on, and
was glad. If ever L have an evil deed to
perform, anything like numbering an able
DOOleu larIner, prefer 10 90 III alter odrh
On my way to the station stopped at the
house of the farmer and inquired for him.
"Pa's gone tur the village" said the
boy. "He got some money turday, so he's
gone over tur git some groceries"
"Your father told me the brook was
stocked" said fiercely.
$50 tbs. -
al don't believe there's trout in it over
an inch long"
"I don't nuther," said the boy. 'Pa
didn't stock it tell las summer. "-Phila-
dolphin Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-16
The Fastest Ships.

The immense power required to propel o
vessel when speed above 20 knots an hour
Is required is realized, says technical
journal, by a few people. Take, for in
stance, the British torpedo boat chasers,
which are mere racing machines, even from
naval point of view. The most perfect
specimens of this class, which have attain
cd 80 knots speed, carry 60 tons of coal,
which is full one quarter of their entire sea-
going displacement. They burn 81 tons
of coal per hour. To attain the three knots
over 81, which is the highest speed of ordi-
nary torpedo boats, 1t was necessary to in
crease the fuel expenditure fully so per
cent.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-16
THE FIRST BALLOON.
1t Wa. Soap Bubble Filled with ny
drogen Gas.

o'-'s
Roger Bacon, in an essay which was not
published until 1918, gave some vague
foreshadowing of the possibilities of steam
and declared aerial navigation to be Il
thing of the future. 1T Is possible, re
marked this wonderful natural philoso-
pher ''to devise instruments for flying,
such that man, being i'll the center, II re-
volving something, by which artificial
wings are made to beat the air in the fash
Ion of birds
Leaving the indefinite out of the reckon
ing, we first find u definite project for
mounting into the air in the device OF
Francis Lana, an italian Jesuit, who, in
1910, published his plan of four copper
balls, exhausted of air to form a vacuum,
supporting vessel, and with n sail attach
ed TO give the necessary horizontal mo
ton. He supposed that in practice these
would displace volume of air greater IN
weight than the weight of the balls, but
this would not really be the case This
idea and that of the subsequently perfect
ed balloon, had its starting point in the
discovery of the principle of the pressure
of fluids elucidated by Archimedes of Syr-
acuse in 200 B. C.
The discovery of hydrogen by Cavendish
in 1850 led Joseph Black, professor of
chemistry in the University of Edinburgh,
to suggest in one of his lectures that n
weight might be lifted from the ground
by attaching to it a sphere Of some suit
able material filled with this very light
gas This idea, casually uttered but not
followed up was remembered some years
later by Tiberlius Cavallo an Italian MGR
chant, who, in 1772 tested its truth by ex-
pertinent. His attempts TO fill paper bags
with hydrogen failed, owing to the rapidity
with which the subtle gas escaped through
the pores of the paper. Then he collected
the gas In soapy water, and bubble OF
gas assembled, so that soap bubble filled
with hydrogen was the first balloon. This
experiment appears to have been repeated
by Cavallo before the Royal society and is
described in its Transactions, but il
was pursued no farther the practical cner-
gy not being Forthcoming - ..l-e TIE met