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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
HuMsREcHT.s bicycle.



velOcipede Line.
Humbrecht's bicycle, patented No
vember 10, 1896, is striking novelty in
the velocipede line. Two wheels are
mounted on V-shaped axle, between
which the rider sits. A crank-shaft
having foot-pedals is suspended from
the axle convenient for the rider to OPP
crate. Sprocket wheels are mounted at
either end of the crank-shaft, and con-
meet by drive-chains with loose sprocket
wheels on the axle. The last named
sprockets are loosely connected to the
hubs of the supporting wheels, and suit
able clutches are mounted on, the axle
adjacent to the sprocket, whereby the
latter are coupled to the wheel-hubs,
and the machine driven or propelled
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Choral ana Alcohol Users.

The Rhode Island legislature at its re-
cent session enacted law which pro-
vides that persons addicted to the use
of choral or alcohol may be committed
to an asylum for the insane until their
normal condition has been restored.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
The difference.

There is no occasion for you to envy
me-" said the prosperous person. 81
have as many troubles as you"
81 allow you do, mister" admitted
Dismal Dawson. 'but the difficulty with
me is that amt got anything else
Indianapolis Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Physician. Wise in their Gener.t,o,

The above class of scientists recognize and
have repeatedly borne testimony, to the eff
cacy OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as
remedy and preventive of fever and ague,
rheumatism, want of vigor, liver complaint.
and some other ailments and infirm con.
ditions of the system. Experience and obser-
walton have taught them its value. They
but echo the verdict long since pronounced
by the public and the press. Only the
beniighted now are ignorant of Americas
tonic and Alternative.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
MANY MERCHANTS SUED.
Users and Selling Agents Of Imports
Cash Registers brought Into Court

Cash Hegisters Thought into Court
Chicago, April N.-Suit has been filed in
the United States Circuit Court here.
against John p. Murphy, grocer at Joliet,
By The National Cash Register Company, of
Dayton, Ohio, asking for an injunction and
damages. Mr.. Murphy uses an Imperial
Cash Register, sometimes known as the Os-
born, which is manufactured by The Os-
born Cash Register Company, of Detroit.
Michigan, and which The National Com.
pany claims infringes cash register patents
owned by them
Swan Z. Nelson, stationery dealer of
this city, E. Lacher, of Geneseo, Ill, Fraatz
4 Clark, druggists, of Dubuque, Iowa, f. L.
Van Ostrand, druggist at Allegan, Mich.
and more than twenty other individuals and
firms, who are either using or selling Imperi-
al Cash Registers, have also been sued.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
THE CROSS OF LILIES.

OU shall not go-I
would rather see
you dead at my
feet"
II shall go, IA
ther-some day"
And so she went
out of his life.
He was an old
Puritan-grim, as
cetic, dead to all
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

-Villedieu Chassagne, a Partisan, has
succeeded in producing photographs in
natural colors. BY his method all va.
rieties of tints are displayed and vivid
ly blended. Pictures of roses, each rep
resenting several tints, are really won
derfuL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Scrofu|a Tumors
Broke Out and Caused Intense
Suffering = Hoods Sarsaparllia
Keeps the Blood Pure.

"Several years ago I had scrofula
which appeared in tumors in different
parts Of my body. 1t took five weeks for
thepl to develop so they could be lanced
and suffered intensely. Physicians failed
to cure me. After three years of great
suffering the trouble reached my throat
ana my tonsils were consumed. read OF
crres Of scrofula by Hoods Sarsaparilla
ind procured six bottles. After taking a
few bottles felt better. continued until
I Twas eventually cured. I have never been
Hoods Sarsaparilla keeps my blood pure
in spring and fall" MRS. SARAH G. DALEs,
Rutland, Ill. Be sure to get Hoods because
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch st !. Phila.. Pa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

A quart of oysters contains, on the
average, about the same quantity Of
active nutritive substance as quart of
milk, or pound of very lean beef, or a
pound and a half of fresh Goldfish, or
two-thirds of pound of bread.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Fixed for Life

Young Solicitor-Make yourself easy.
my dear sir; the successful management
of your case shall be the task of my life.
---Tit-Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

Dora-"He said there was one thing about
me he didn't like" Cora-"What was
that" Dora-"Another mans arm."-De-
troit Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

Nothing will upbraid you like unused
faeultes.-Ram's Horn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

Just try Zoe box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulator made
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

Misery and rheumatism are foes. st,
Jacobs Oil and cure are friends. Try them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

No matter how well you do, there is al
way ways somebody to think you might have
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

Considering how mean men can be, they
deserve credit for being as good as they are.
--Atchison Globe
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

Imaginary eminence is actual humiliation.
Rams Horn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

Look out! SILVER, then soreness and
stiffness Use st. Jacobs Oil-then a cure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

A slip-a sprain-lame. st. Jacobs Oil
cures it all the same.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

You can't tell how little man knows by
his size.-Washington Democrat.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
THIEVES ARE NUMEROUS.


For several days past the residents of
inherent sections Of the city have been
frightened by having their homes visit
ed by thieves Sunday night some one
entered the residence of John A. Deakin.
corner James and Butte street by tear
ing off the Stats of the rear shutter.
and climbing through the window. The
fhlef. or thieves must have been hun
cry. FOR they had a feast spread. of
which they were about to partake when
the watchdog Of Mr.. James Thayer's.
being next door, gave the alarm, where
uponthe unwelcome visitor leaped
through the window, scaled the fence
and escaped. Mr.. Thayer's daughter
cav the man, whom she describes as
small and very dark.
The residence Of Mr.. Barnett, on
Graydon avenue. Client. was entered
Sunday night. After drinking the con-
tents Of two bottles of wine and other
good things, the thief escaped
An attempt was also made the same
night TO burglarize peanut warehouse
on Water street. but the thieves were
scared off.
These cases. with several others, have
been reported to the Police. who are
working on them and no doubt Will
ing the evil doors to Justice.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
The True Remedy,

w. NJ. Repine. editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
Chief" says: I'VE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs, and Colds. Ex-
rcrmented with many others. but never
got the true remedy until we used DR..
Kings New Discovery. No other reme-
dy can take its place In our home as in
it we have have certain and sure cure
for Coughs. Colds. Whoopng Cough,
etc" 1t Is idle to experiment with
other remedies. even If they are urged
on you as just as good as DR.. Kings
New Discovery. They are not as good.
because this remedy has n record OF
cures and besides is guaranteed It
never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free
at Burrow, Martin 6, Co.'S drug store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
IN THE POLICE COURT.
Justice TomlIn Disposes Of O Small
Docket

Docket.
Considering that yesterday was Mon
day. Justice Tomlin had rather a dull
day In the police court. The cases dis
posed of were of little interest to any
one excepting those who were affected
by the reNult.
Charles Lewis. alias Kid Lewis, a well
known character about town. was ar
rested Saturday charged with robbine
John Reed of slSS.27. He was for the
petit jury, having been previously In
dicted by the grand jury.
Eliza Hill, colored. was charged with
abusing Belle Riddick, also colored, and
using profane language; fined sl1.50.
Cora Parker, colorcd. charged with
breach Of the peace, was fined SO.
James Burton. colored, suspected Of
larceny, but as there was no positive
p:oof of his having stolen anything, he
was dismissed.
John Robinson, colored, against whom
there was 4 charge of assault, was fined
81.
Alexander Perry, for using abusive
Language, was fined $3.50.
Joseph Nathan. colored. was riding a
wheel without light on CRANKY street
extended on Friday night. He ran into
and wrecked the wheel of Isaac McRea
colored. For this he was nned 81, ana on
the 18th will have to answer 4 war
rant charging him with riding a wheel
without 4 light.
On Sunday night Mary Battle and Jo-
seph Jones, both colored, were arrest
ed for suspicion of having attempted to
rob the residence of Mr.. Kossuth Hud-
gins In Client. Mr.. Hudgin's family are
away, and the two were seen at the
house together. Mary is q domestic in
the family of Mr.. Hudgins and Joseph
Is butler at Mr.. Lowenbergs residence
which Is near that OF Mr.. Hudgins
There was no direct evidence against
the accused and they were consequently
discharged.
y Saturday night row In James Rays
bayroom on Avon street, between the
proprietor, and three young white men
was investigated In the police court yes
terday morning. The proprietor was
fined $40 for assault.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14

in the one mile handicap. with but two
men at scratch. Il. L. Wilson's and A.. c.
Moran. Capital City boys BOTH Sohade
was to have started but thought bet
ter of 1t. ills. perhaps. we'll that he did,
for those who did start from scratch
were simply not in 1t. the winners being
among the favored. l.. Il. Shumadine,
of Norfolk, with 100 yards, won, with ].
j. helms. OF Petersburg, GO yards. Sec
iond; j. It. Vanderbery. OF Norfolk, IS
yards. third and r. II. Lilliston, OF Nor
folk. 100 yards. fourth. The time was
2;11. Prlzes-lrst, gold watch, s35; sec
ohd, lamp, $50; third, bicycle suit, $40;
fourth, Searchlight lamp. S..
Dozler was obliged TO draw out on &C
count Of an accident, the spokes being
torn out Of one Of his wheels.
IT WAS A FROST.
The prizes In the one mile professional
handicap were easily won. In fact, the
event was frost OF the most pronounc-
ed description, and the only parties who
got anything In the way Of enjoyment
out of II were the winners. There were
but four starters won. Simms. C3o); w.
f. SImms, Gscratch); /. NJ Mudd, Q5),
and Geo. S. Ball. Q5), who finished in
the order named, after loafing all the
way twice around, the time made being
2:39. The plies were S25, $40 and S. in
cash.
NOTES OF THE RACES.
It IS q shame that the attendance was
so small yesterday. It should be trlpled
to-day.
The patrons Of the park appreciated
the ice water that was served up to them
gratis during the afternoon.
MIR. Robert Toombs Small, of The staff
NJ ha oh l. ri
ing the races for his paper.
A large contingent OF the membership
of the Twin City Cycle Club, and many
OF the participants in the races, took a
spin to Deep Creek last night in the
moonlight.
1t was said by a hystander. who was
evidently under the impression that Us
In horse races, 80 1t was in bicycle races,
that the first contestant 10 get his nose
under the string was the winner. that
bicyclist Zimmerman. who has n partic-
ularly long nose, should be handicapped
The same man observed when bicycler
Hope fell from his wheel at the start
of the race and the others had 10 be re-
called by the bell, that these particular
wheelmens' motto was evidently "Whc
enters here leaves hope behind"
Apropoa TO certain stores, where 1t was
the custom to limit the quantity Of any
thing which Is sold cheap, 4 Norfoll,
man said that Elm Chicago a certain
store had bicycles displayed In the win.
dow, marked S24.9S-only one wheel tc
I customcr-and that the salesman In
the store said that the sign said just
what 1t meant, that anyone who wanted
both wheels had to pay S49.96 for the
whole bicycle. and that It had been re.
duced from $50.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
Sd I'D

SOtTIfALI~At his home, on Frcema-
son street, Monday, September 18th, Mt 9
The funeral will take place from the res
laencc, 45G t>reemason street, WEDNES-
PAY AFTERNOON at S O'clock
fuchmond and Charlottesville papers
please copy.
BURGESs-1n this city,a his residence.
no. i0l Butte street. Monday, Septcmher
lJth, 1871. at l2:55 p M, DAVID A., eldest
Burgess. aged 81 years and 2months.
The funer5l Will take place from 81
Like,s !. Il. Church WEDNESDAY AF.
family are invited to attend. '''e
Ledger copy
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.
The Regular Monthly Meeting Held
Sunday Afternoon.

The Regular Monthly Meeting Held
Sunday Afternoon.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
NJ. L. Sunday School Association was
held a Queen Street NJ. Z. church Sun
day afternoon at o'clock. with S. Ben
SON Ferebee in the chair and J. e. Gill
liam. secretary.
Eloquent addresses were made by D..
w. j. Young, DR.. Edwards. president
Ferebee and Mr.. w. w. Vicar.
The banner schools for August were
Huntersville for attendance and punctu-
ality, LeKies Memorial 70: contributions
The following committee was appoint
ed to arrange program for the meet
ing to be held in October: DR.. G. N.
Webster, Mr.. w. W. Vicar and president
Ferebec.
A committee Is still n work making an
effort to organize a Sunday school or
cheStra.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
EATSURpRISE FOR YOU.
Kntzcnstetn's Surprise Clothing
House

Will open It's doors to the public OF Nor
folk and vicinity on Saturday. Septem-
Der 18th, at n. M, mt new No. $50, old
No 2O2 Main street. six doors from
Church.
Walt, walt until the above date and
get the choice from an entirely new and
up to date stock of clothing, which con-
sists Of mems youths boys and child
ren's. Nothing but clothing Will be sold,
and so marvelousiy cheap that will give
you an opportunity TO dress well at
moderate cost. Remember, every dol
lod's worth Of clothing we sell with our
guarantee, or your money back for the
asking Of 1t. Keep your eyes and mind
on our opening day, Saturday, Septem-
Der 18th, at $50 Main street, six doors
from Church. Katzensteins Surprise
Clothing House. sep14-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
SHAKE INTO YOU4. SHOES

Aliens Foot-Easc. a powder for the feet
1t cures painful, swollen, martir. feet
and instantly takes the sting out of corns
discovery of the age. Aliens Troot.Eosc
makes a tisht-fltting or new shoes fcci
easy 1t Is certain cure for sweating,
1t to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 25c. In stamps. Trial
package FREE Address ALLEN @
OI-MSTED. I4e Roy. N. Y. jyS-eod-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
C. II. TERRELL % co.

FOR RENT OCTOBER 1st, 1So7-ios
Rute street. s rooms: ZIG Butte street. s
rooms: 1876 Butte street, S rooms; 2l9 Fen
church street, rocms: 3S7 Chapel street
5 rooms: 81 Wood street, 8 rooms: 16G
Mariner street. II rooms; i9i East AIuin
street, 10 rooms. -.
G. II. ITERRELIi e CO.,
Real Estate and Rental Agents,
Sel2,tf PSI Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
No Cnrc-SO PNS.

That is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
for Chils and Malaria. 1t Is simply Iron
and Quinine in a taseless form. Chill
dren love 1t. Adults prefer It to bitter
nauseating tonics. Price. soc.
lie 2G-oeG-52t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
FOR RENT
II. f. ROGERS.
ROOMS eli AND ZIP COLUMBIA BUILD.
ING GRANNY STRELT.
Il VlL lIl.LNI. ~

S'SoAo III AND II? COI.TIMRTA BUILD
: ING GRANNY STRELT.
,ivls ni.1NT. 2f
., Store No % Commercial Place formerly
ly ~
Dwelling No. ~ York Place.
Dwelling No. ll5 Ferguson avenue,
dwelling No. 400 Butte street
store with dwelling. No. yS james street
Dweling No. ll6 Ferguson avenue
Warehouse 35-37 Commerce street.
Store No Ga Bank street
Two dwelling on J'oalc street
dwelling No. 2!6 Duke street.
dwelling No. " Tuzewell street
Dwelling No. 1873 Bnle street.
Dwelling No. 10 Cumberland street.
dwelling No. IS7 Main street.
dwelling Nc. 90 Cumberland street
dwelling hou"e No. 24l EnnK street.
Storea Nos. &c and AZ Commerce.
stores Nos. 2l5 and 2l7 Church street.
offices Grnnby.and Commerce streets.
FOR RENT.
1000 feet of Ground Floor
Space, with; Power: will be d.
vlded to suit tenant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14

"A one-pound box of French candy free
to all smokers or chewers of Red Indian
cut plug tobacco.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
w. ii. ii. Trice & Co,

Real Estate and Rental Agents, Corner
Bank and Plume streets.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
North Norfolk Company,

Tho annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the NORTH NORFOLK COMPANY
will be held OH WEDNESDAY, September
22nd, 1897, ut 10 q. M, At rooms o the R,isi-
ness Mems Association, IN Norfolk. Va
CHAS. II. NASH,
auol-tdm Secretary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
WEATHER REPORT.
For-cnst and General Conditions 70,
To-day.

g. Washington, Sept. 13.-Fore-
\ FAIR cast for Tuesday:
For ENTHUSIASTICALLY fair;
westerly winds.
For North olina:-Gen.al-
~ fair; variable winds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14

Ever tried Rudolph & Wallace? No!
Well don't miss them this season. Best
tailors on YirEinia's soil. seS.tt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14

Owing to error III publica-
ton, on the part Of one paper,
the bargains announced for
Monday only hold good to-day.
In addition
Ladies' Vests, light weight,
lace trimmed, silk tapped, 19c.,
regular price, 25c.
Ladies' Vests, light weight,
priced regularly 1910, at Sc.
Ladies' Bleached Vests,worth
t., at SC.
Joseph Brown, 21o Church
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14
MEETINGS.
JOHN S. BARBOUR CLUB.

a regular meeting OF the JOHN s. BAR
BOUR CLUB viii! b. held THIS Cruesduy)
EVENING NJ 8 o'clcCk, f1isthe purpose OF
elccting officers fur.the ensuing Year.
II. II. PITT, President.
w. G.-PETTIS Secretary. seli-1t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14

PORT CALENDAR.
gun rises. 5:46; sun sts. 6:15: high wa
'ei' AlIS-ll:29; low water, 4:54-5:33.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-14

II To wear the right kind OF clothes
you must wear the Kind Rudolph &,
Wallace. make. Never will be satisfied
until you do. seS-tf
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-09-16
Elephants Shower Bath.

The elephant, in wild state, is noe
turnal animal, rarely if ever stirring
in the daylight from his haunts
in the shady forest, and, when domes-
ticcted and compelled to work or travel
in the day time, his enormous size and
dark color causes him to be a great
sufferer from heat. To relieve him, the
animal has contracted habit of with
drawing from his stomach a quantity
of water by means of his trunk, which
he then squirts over his back and sides
in order, by it's evaporation, to cool his
skin. AS this process is repeated on an
average of once in every five minutes,
and as the elephants aim is not good.
his efforts to keep cool cause consider
able inconvenience to his riders, who
are frequently sprinkled by the water,
though the fluid is quite clear and has
no offensive odor. The habit is &C.
auired in domesticaion, for It is not
known to be practiced by elephants
in the wild state, and is altogether ona
of the most singular in natural his
tory.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-09-16
SONS OF VETERANS.
Charles X. Darling, of Boston, Elected
Commander in Chief

Charles X. Da Ring, of Dos ton, Elected
Commander in Chief.
indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 13.-At the
annual meeting here of the Sons OF
Veterans Omaha was chosen for the
next national encampment and officers
were elected as follows:
Commander in Chief-Charles X. Darling.
Of Boston.
Senior Vice Commander-George E. Cog
shall. of Grand Rapids, Mich.
, Junior Vice Commander-James w. Noel.
Of Indiana.
Counsel in Chief-Horace H. Hammer, Of
Reading. Pa.
Members Of Council-C. Boren, of Kan
sas, and ]. e. Haycraft, of Minnesota.
The new commander in chief ap-
pointed Fred Bolton. of Boston, ad-
jntant general.
The Ladies' Aid society elected the
following officers:
National President-Miss Kate G. Ray
nor, Toledo, o. (reelected).
Vice 'President-Mrs. Ada Wallace, In
diana.
Chaplaln-Mrs Mary Hamsher, Decatur,
Ill., -! Z
Treasurer-Mrs. Lydia E. Toner, Roch-
ester, N. Y.
1nspector-Mrs. Amelia Schiller. Louis
vile. -
Mastering and Installing Officer Mrs.
Sarah Lyon, Minneapolis.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-09-16
OIL ON TRACKS.
Successfully Used for Laying Dust on
n Jersey Railroad.

Successfully Used for Laying Dust on
a Jersey Railroad.
Oil for laying dust on track ballasted
with gravel and cinders is being used
on the West Jersey and Seashore rail-
road. J. H. Nichols, assistant en-
gineer, says this plan has passed the
experimental stage, and that they are
only awaiting the completion of car
for distributing the oil mechanically
to cover all dusty places on the road.
At the present time there are about
four miles of track so treated. The
rails are kept clean by means of a
shield. The result obtained is CON-
plete freedom from dust at points
which were formerly the most dusty
on the division. The spraying will be
required but once season after the
renewal of ties.
When it becomes necessary to dis
turb the track for repairs it will prob!
ably be necessary to spray again, but
it is thought that after not more than
three applications the ballast will be
impregnated with oil to sufficient
depth to render subsequent treatment
unnecessary. The oil is of special
kind, having two properties fitting it
for this use. First, it is penetrating
and tenacious, and, second, it is not
combustible as used, but can only be
burned by converting it into a spray
almost resembling gas in fineness. 1t
is almost without volatile ingredients
and has therefore but little odor, and
that not of an unpleasant character,
even when first applied, and this odor
decreases on exposure. The oil can be
distributed in place at a total cost of
less than $50 per mile of single track.
-Enpineering News.