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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16

when the pressure in the tanks falls of
and stops when the air reaches the re-
quired pressure.
Each shield carries headlight and
one carries a bell. The weight of each
locomotive is 1920 pounds. or 90 tons.
The tremendous hauling power of
these huge machines has been many
times demonstrated. When they were
first put into service the drivers were
apt to try experiments, and around the
locomotives have grown up a series of
stories which are told in the round
houses all along the road. But in Oc-
tober of last year an actual reliable
demonstration was made Due to some
misunderstanding on the part of the
operator two freight trains, with ~
loaded freight cars and three engines,
none working and all coupled together,
were stopped in the tunnel on the up
grade. 1t would have required all the
power of the three engines to start this
tremendous load of some 1000 tons,
and they would probably have had to
call assistance, but the electric loco
motive started this long train seeming
ly as easily as any of the ordinary
trains it had up to then handled. In
less than TWO min teS the speed on the
up grade was IL miles an hour. With
freight trains the normal speed is linn
tied to Is miles an hour, but with the
passenger trains the electric locomo-
tives have developed a speed of so
miles an hour on this grade.
To carry the large amount of current
required in the operation of these loco
motives the overland system is used.
but instead of the trolley wire a shoe
which is attached TO flexible trolley
on the roof of the locomotive runs in
iron conduit suspended above the
track in the open and at the center of
the arch of the tunnel. Every precau-
ton has been taken to insulate the
overhead line perfectly. The length of
the overhead structure is over $4,000
feet. and the electric locomotives OPP
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
AN IDEAL. TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR RESIDENCE.

his own registered letter clerk and TO
facilitate the forwarding of registered
mail. Some of the machines have been
placed in position. and their use sane
toned by the postmaster general
Under his orders they are TO have six
weeks trial. While Sthe machines are
being officially tested an agent Of the
post office is to be in constant attend
ance at each. He will explain theme
chanism to the public. To work the
machine dime is dropped into spout
AT the upper right-hand side. A square
iron cover flies up automatically and
reveals roll of white paper. On certain
lines are to be written the name and adj
dress of the person to whom the letter
is sent, and the name and address of
the sender. Then small lever at the
right-hand upper end of the machine is
to be pressed back. This opens the let
ter slot in front. When the letter is
dropped in the handle of big crank at
the right must be forced back until a
bell rings. The iron cover closes and
locks over the writing tablet. The big
lever should then be drawn forward un-
til bell rings. As this is done, dupli-
cate of the writing, on a separate piece
of paper, slips out of the machine at the
left-hand side and upon this paper is
also imprinted the post office date
marks. the serial number of the letter,
and signature of the postmaster. This
is your receipt. The original writing
is removed with the letter. In order to
get the letter to the post office without
chance for the carrier to tamper with il,
the hopper bottom of the box is so con-
structed that it can only be opened
when the mail bag is attached. The mail
bag can only be opened in conjunction
with the hopper or at the post Office
The machine is constructed with a
delicate balance where the dimes are
weighed. If too much worn, instead Of
passing into. the machine they fall
through hole on the floor. after being
rejected by the scale.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
The PeEamoid Process.

Pegamold is the name of u process
employed in England for rendering
fabrics, wallpaper, etc, waterproof,
germ-pToof. dust-proof and stain
proof. 1t may prove valuable from a
sanitary point of view. IL consists in
applying a composition in liquid form
which solidifies after impregnating the
fibers or pores of the material treated
Ceiling and wall papers, also imitation
feathers, treated by this process can
be washed with water and strong dis
irfectants without injuring their sur
face. The only thing which has a
deteriorating effect is alcohol. Wood,
iron and stonework can be painted by
this process. Silver paint is untarnish-
81.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16

crowded streets of a great city, obedi-
ent to the slightest touch of the REIN
for all the world like a pony that has
been FUSED to children"-to quote the
familiar words of an advertisement. 1t
must, indeed, be a novelty to take ones
rides abroad on the brilliant back of
real live zebra, and quite apart from
being a capital "ad" for Mr.. Cross won
derful Establishment, this docile speci-
men is something of an achievement,
representing as it does many weary
months of patient and unremitting
labor. At first, the appearance of this
lady, mounted, caused some excitement,
but the novelty soon wore off. The ami
NAL will actually lie down and get up at
the word of command.-Strand Maya
zine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16

but this particular dog" was the larg-
est and the hairiest dog she had ever
seen. But she did not hesitate. It was
enough for her that an enemy had
invaded her special domain. Kissing
forth her spite, while her little body
quivered with rage, she darted forth at
the bear. The onslaught was sudden,
and one glance was enough for Bruin.
With snort of fear, Bruin made for
the nearest tree, short distance away,
4 and did not pause until he was safely
perched among the upper branches.
Meanwhile the kitten stalked proudly
about on the ground beneath, keeping
close guard over her huge captive, her
ltack still curved into a bow, and her
Rair still bristling with righteous in
dignation, while her tail would now and
then give a significant little wave, as if
to say: That's the way I settle i'm
pertinent BEARS"
The soldiers, who meanwhile had
pour ed forth from their tents, could
scarcely believe their eyes; but there
was the bear in the tree and the kitten
below, and there were those who had
seen the affair from beginning to end.
And perhaps the strangest part Of it
all was that the bear would not stir
from his safe position in the branches
until the kitten had been persuaded to
leave her huge enemy a clear means of
retreat! Then he slid shamefacedly
down from his perch, and ambled hasti-
iy off towards the mountain.-Lieut.
Charles d. Rhodes, y. S. A, in St. Mich
elias
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
Well Two Mile. Deep.

1t is expected that the new well-the
deepest in the world-which will soon
be completed near Pittsburgh. will
reach two miles into the earth. Tt is to
be bored in the interest of science, and
is already more than one mile deep.
Both oil and gas were struck in paying
quantities comparatively few feet be-
low the surface. This gas is now being
utilized for operating the drilling en-
gines. Prof. Haliook, of Columbia col
lege. believes that temperature of 22S
degrees viii be reached. and that an
ample supply of natural steam will fur
nish the cheapest power available to
man
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16

tween floors, siding and sheathing; all
floors double; studding 2x4; rafters
2x6; joist 2x1o; plates for stone
wall 2x1O double with broken joints;
two-coat plaster work throughout in
all rooms. The flushing, downspouts,
cutters and finish are of galvanized
iron. American glass double thick is
used, except where art glass is shown.
Trim throughout is of Georgia pine.
Maple floors in kitchen and pantry;
sink in kitchen; fire place in sitting
room; shelves in pantry and closets.
The exterior of house is painted in three
coats, color to suit owner.
Hardware throughout is to be of the
BEST kind. Parlor is to be tinted cream;
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE j..

points of the star fitted into rubber
cushioned receptacles in the driving
wheels, and when the armature turns
the wheels are revolved by the star
The two trucks are fastened securely
together and are covered by a spacious
iron cab resembling the cab of u ordi-
nary steam locomotive with tender
shield a each end. This cab contains
all the apparatus necessary to operate
the locomotive. AT one end is a large
controller. by the manipulation of
which electricity is let into or cut out
of the motors IS required. This con-
,roller is large. as it has to break the
very heavy current brought to the
motors. A dial instrument in front of
the motorman shows him just what
power the locomotive is taking. When
ever a current of electricity is broken
there is always a spark. In a modified
shape we see it in the ordinary arc
light. The size of the arc depends upon
the amount of current flowing between
the two points. and if allowed TO con-
tinue it would burn away the metal of
the controller very much as it burns
away the carbons in an arc lamp.
The controller has, therefore, an in
genious device known as magnetic
blowout When an arc is about to
form a powerful magnetic draft is ere
ated which insiantaneously eXtin-
guishes the arc as soon as it is started
The cab is also provided with safety
devices to prevent any undue rush of
current getting into the motors and
causing damage. 1t also contains an
air compressor for the air brakes and
the whistle. BY another ingenious au-
tomato contriyance the motor starts
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
Asked the boy Too Much.

4 boy who had been up for an
examination in Scripture had ut
terly failed, and the relations be-
tween him and the examiner had
become somewhat strained. The
latter asked him if there were any
text in the whole Bible he could quote.
He pondered and then repeated: And
Judas went out and hanged himself"
lis there any other verse you know in
the Bible?" the examiner asked.
Yes. Go thou and do likewise"
There was solemn pause and the pro-
ceedings inated.-Catholic Stand
ard aud Times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
OILY DAILY.

AS sweet a child as one could find,
If only she were prompt to mind;
Her eyes are blue, her cheeks are pink,
Her hair curls up with many kink-
She says her name is Allie;
But sad to say,
Outlines a day
We call her Dilly Daily.
If sent on errands, grave or gay,
She's sure to loiter by the way;
No matter what her task may be,
III do it by and by" cries she.
And so, instead of Allie,
We, one and all,
Have come to call
This maiden Oily Daily.
think, if she could only know
How wrong 1t is to daily so,
Her tasks undone she would not leave.
Nor longer mothers kind heart grieve;
And then, for billy Daily,
We'd gladly say.
Each well-spent day;
''This is our sweet Allie.'
M. X. Buck. in Our Little Ones.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16

The attic is hoored with single floor.
The entire basement floor. is concerted.
All work and material are intended
TO be of the best kind. The wainscoting
in kitchen, pantry and dining-room is
of cement, painted three coats, ccior to
suit owner.
The sink is porcelain lined. The wa
ter is taken from a cistern in yard. ca
pacity so barrels. AT completion of
house, it must be left broom clean all
ready for occupancy.
GEORGE A w. KINTZ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16

press brick. All curtains viii be placed
On windows, in color to suit owner.
The entire house is piped for a
furnace. All doors, except front and
sliding doors, are two feet eight inches
by seven feet, five cross panel doors.
The carving Oh front door and newell
post caps is to be executed in an arts
tic manner.
The tile facing around fireplace and
the tile hearth of same will be of a color
and design to suit owner.
The cornice on roof projects three
feet out from side of house This is a
very nice feature and gives good shad-
ow and architectural effect. All rooms
are well-lighted and the design is we'll
adapted for city. suburban or country
home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
Annie PrONocntiOn.

Il understand you pounded the man
in the next fiaI?"
Pound him! Well, / should think
] did | nearly killed tie scoundrel."
What was the trouble?"
He insulted me-actually insulted
me with deliberation and malice afore-
thought; and il was no trifiing insult,
either"
What did he say?"
He asked me if | was the man who
played the cornet every night"
why didn't you kill him ?"-Chicago
Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
best kind

sittingroom blue; dining-room ma
room; kitchen green; pantry green; hall
terra-cotta. and all chambers a color to
suit owner. The rear stairway leads to
the attic. The front door has a beveled
plate sash panel. The basement is
reached by a stairway from the kitchen.
The basement is divided off into
furnace room, fruit room, coal room
and laundry. The shingles upon the
roof are cedar, painted one coat.
The chimney showing above roof is of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16

crate beneath this for the entire dis
lance.
The power plant which supplies cur
rent for the locomotives and for the
incandescent and arc lamps in the tun-
mel, waiting-rooms and stations, is one
of the most extensive in this country.
Ii is located just east of the Camden
station in building 322 feet long.
Large additions have recently been
made 10 the electric plant and it is now
capable of furnishing 5000 kilowatts or
1900 horsepower in electric power and
about 1.15D horsepower for the light
ing service. OF course. the locomotives
are not always in service and the de-
p,and on the power plant is intermit-
tent. In order hat the dynanos, there
fore. should not remain idle when the
locomotives were not working, the rail
road company made an arrangement
with the local street car company TO
take n certain amount of its excess of
power; it now supplies TO the baltimore
Traction company enough electricity
to operate nearly 200 street cars in the
city of Baltimore.
The electric line has now been in sue
ccssful operation since its Inauguration,
and has attracted attention the world
over. The performance of the electric
locomotives has been carefully watched
by steam railroad men and mechanical
experts, AS the pioneers of new and
vast reform. BY the use of electricity
the most objectIona BILE feature of tun-
nels-smoke and gases-is done away
with entirely and travel has become
even comfortable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
HUGE ELECTRIC MOTORS.
Used to Haul Railroad Trains
Through a Tunnel
A New and Vast Reform in Railroad
fnE-COmplete Description OF
the Locomotives and
Their Equipment.
Especial Baltimore Letter I

The giant electric locomotives of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad are now
hauling the passenger trains through
the belt line tunnel at Baltimore. This
tunnel is the longest soft earth tun
mel ever driven and runs under Howard
street, one of the principal thorough
fares of the city.
The tunnel extends from Camden
station on the south to Mount Royal
station on the north and is 1889 feet, or
nearly 1A miles long. From the Cam
len station the line rises on what is
heavy gradient for a steam railroad,
and all trains in this direction require
the assistance of a very powerful loco
motive. To haul very heavy freight
rains through this tunnel by ordinary
freight steam locomotives would fill it
with smoke and noXious gases and rem
der it intolerable, if not actually dan
gerous, to passengers in the trains
passing soon after; even the smoke
from an ordinary passenger train in
tunnel of this length would be quite
Objectionable. The question of proper
ventilation of the tunnel, therefore, be-
came important. The disadvantages
of the steam locomotive were patent.
and some means had to be found of do
ing away with the smoke and gases
either by ventilation or the abandon
ment of steam haulage in the tunnel.
The various systems not involving the
production of smoke and gas were con-
sidered. and by process of exclusion all
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
How Allisntors Are Hunted.

There are men in the swamps of the
t3uth who make their living by hunt
ing alligators. Their mode of hunting
the saurians is very ingenious, as well
as successful. In the summer, when the
swamps dry out, the alligators which
abound there live in holes ten or more
feet deep, and inclined or slanting
The weapon of warfare used upon
these creatures is long pole, at the end
of which is q sharp steel prod and d
hook. This is run down into the hole.
and the alligator is prodded until he be-
comes angry. Then he snaps at the
pole and is caught on the hook. He
IS then drawn up to the mouth of the
hole and shot through the eyes until
dead. The teeth are extracted and
the hide drawn off, and both are sold
at the nearest town. If the alligator
is young, some parts of the flesh are
eaten by the hunters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
WELL-TRAINED ZEBRA.
To BE Seen Any Day in the Streets O
Liverpool, England.

To BE Seen Any Day in the Streets OF
Liverpool, England.
Liverpool boasts one of the biggest
wild beast emporiums-if not the big
gest-in the world. It is the famous
house of Cross. Mr.. William Cross, of
Liverpool, is known at the ends of the
earth. He always has some queer
argosies on the sea consigned to him
perhaps a shipload of reptiles, a dozen
elephants, or a few thousand parrots.
The above photograph represents some
of Mr.. Cross marvellous ability in train
ing animals. The zebra is VIGOROUSLY
hard to tame, yet here is one that will
actually carry a lady through the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
A Inherent Thing

th-Black-Pooh! my wife can
thrash you.
Black-Smith-WeI if you think so
come on and fight.
Smith-BIack = Steady = hold on Il
didn't say could.-Yellow Book
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
If \ Rays Were visible.

Prof. Roentgen says that if X rays
could be rendered visible the appear
aHce would be that of a room filed
with smoke and lighted by cahSile.
They emanate in all directions from the
air irradiated by them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
AND SCIENCE.
ART IN ARCHITECTURE.
Designed and Written Especially for
This Paper.

This Paper.
This Dine-room residence, erected
ipon a stone foundation, Will cost
1000.
The size of rooms is as follows: Par
or. 12x15 feet; sitting-room, 12x12
:eet; dining-room, 12x13 feet; kitchen,
Iox14 feet; chambers. 12kx13 feet. sAx
Is feet 9X9 feet, and two bedrooms
iAxs feet, and sX9%
The size of the house upon ground is
.2x36 feet; height of basement, feet;
irst and second stories, feet6 inches.
The sheathing is of flooring. siding
narrow O.. G.; tar building paper be-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
REGISTERED MAIL.

Machine Which Makes the Sender
His Own Clerk.
An inventor says he has spent <bree
years in perfecting a slot machine
which is designed TO make every person
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
Advanced Methods.

anything new in your cooking
club?"
Yes: we don't waste time on any
woman's recipes unless they are accom-
panied by an affidavit from her father
OF husha nd. "-Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16
Very Handy mt Times.

Enthusiastically is terrible curse. is
il not?
Winks-Depends good deal upon
whether you've just killed man or not.
brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16

NEcSt
Kitty thinks Harry doesn't intend to
propose"
Has he quit visiting herr"
mo; but he gave her silver name
plate for her wheel."-Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-16

Most all of the buttons used in the
United States are manufactured in
western Massaeh usetts towns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29
BRIEF BUT INTERESTING.

In all their wars the British have
won the splendid average of SO per
cent. of all their battles.
OF the 100000 square miles of
Africa only about 100000 remain
which have not been claimed by some
European power and more than half of
this lies in the desert of Sahara.
Sir William Thompson calculates that
the number of molecules in cubi.
inch OF any gas is 100000 900, Geo.,
COO, 100000, and in each of these mole
cules there are several atoms moving
among themselves at the rate of 10
miles a minute.
In the course of bit Of photograph.
ing California physician placed q
piece of gold-bearing quartz upon the
plate. Upon developing the pate there
were specks and spots at intervals with
In the outlines of the piece OF quartz
This showed the presence of gold. By ii
series of experiments he has discovered
that X-rays will show the presence OF
gold in rock without the expense that
ordinarily accompanies such tests. y
number of mining experts are arrang
ing to use these rays in prospecting 70
the precious metal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29

1t has the largest river in the world.
A man standing on the bank of the
Yukon $50 miles from it's mouth cannot
see the other bank.
The Yukon is twenty miles wide zoo
miles from it's mouth,
With it's tributaries 1t Is navigable
$500 miles.
1t is larger than the Danube.
1t is larger than La Plata
1t is larger than the Ornoco.
1t discharges one-third more water
than the Mississippi,
The water is fresh fifteen miles from
it's mouth.
Its color is beautifully blue to it's
junction with the White River, LOO
miles above it's mouth
Alaska runs 1,500 miles west of Haw-
ali.
The necessary eruptive force for the
formation of great fissure veins is evil
dent everywhere in Alaska.
Silk should be worn next the body,
then wooden, then furs,
Citric acid should be taken to pre-
vent scurvy.
Lima beans are good portable food.
Snow glasses should not be forgotten.
Nowhere are mosquitoes so numer-
Gus.
There are two kinds of poisonous
flies.
Moose are plentiful. The flesh ps-
sembles horseflesh,
There are no snakes in Alaska,
In central and nothern Alaska the
ground is frozen to a depth of 200 feet
Snowfall in the interior is very light
six inches or so.
The heaviest rain and snow are on
the southeast coast
No land contains finer spruce tim
ber
In its low temperatures gold filling
In teeth contracts and falls cut. tse
amalgam.
Men born in southern ATTITUDES have
become insane in the long dark
Take a chess board and men. They
prevent dementia.
The medicine chest should hold pills,
pills, pills.
zero has been recorded.
When it gets lower than so there is
no wind.
A tent is as good as a house, and is
cheaper,
No shelter Is needed except when the
wind blows. At other times a sleep
Ing bag answers all purposes.
TnSt balou, 20 ,;Je ioo So.,>..z
feet thick, and there fishing is done. In
other places it will reach forty feet.
In the dark season twilight lasts six
hours.
Elk, cariboo and grouse are common.
and easily killed.
For frozen fingers use cold water.
You can battle only the feet and face,
Don't eat snow or ice, Melt them.
Else qulnsy
In low temperatures the inside of the
threat sometimes freezes. That is To-
cally called frost burning"
Sweat under blankets in summer, or
get rheumatism,
In summer all land not mountain is
swamp.
twenty-five hours sun.
Everybody gets vermin, Boil undea-
clothing. Freeze sleeping bags.
Talk on the ice pack is heard a half
mile away.
Only an expert placer miner can pan
dry.
Alaskan dust is as big as wheat,
Some gold is fine enough to float.
Wear silk gloves. then fur
The Eskimo is virtuous; the Chilkat
Indian is not.
Canadian rapacity will drive the
miners into American territory.