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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

so until the present proportions were
reached.
The beard is by no means bristly,
but soft and silky even TO the ends.
Mr.. Larow has no idea why he is thus
made the object of natures peculiar
generosity but ever since the day, me-
morable to him or rather his friends, in
1888, when he was born, he has been
noted for the same characteristics by
which nature distinguished Esau
UP to the time he was twenty-five
years old, Mr. Larow shaved every day,
but even the most steadfast shaving
failed to keep his face clear of all sign
of beard, and so in despair he made up
his mind to let it grow and see what it
would do. The green bay tree was as
nothing beside it and it has grown and
grown as his years increased until it
is more than a foot taller than he is.
He is far from proud of his beard but
says it would be such a nuisance to
shave that he ha~ not the courage to
cut 1T off, although he does not think
1T of amy benefit to him whatever so
far as his existence is concerned.
In the accompanying illustration the
beard appears in full, but this is not
the way it's owner wears it. Under or
binary circumstances he braids it care
fully each day and then winds it about
his body beneath his waistcoat. Mr..
Larow's one amusement is to COM
municate with any person he hears of
with AN unusually long beard in the
hope, he says, that he can find some
one who can boast of even a greater
growth than himself. Thus far his in
quiry has been fruitless.
This remarkable beard is an exempli-
fication of one of the strange freaks of
nature which no one has ever been able
to explain. Tt used to be sc;d that such
a growth was abnormal and indicated
an unhealthful development of those
properties of the body which force the
growth of hair. Physicians have care
fully investigated this matter in the
case of Mr.. Larow and there is nothing
about his skin to show that it is differ
emit from that of any other man whose
growth of beard is purely normal.
Mr.. Larow himself says that aside
from the discomfort of his luxuriant
whiskers he has never been able to OBJ
serve that the growth affected him one
way or the other. Why nature has thus
been generous in this strange fashion
no one can tell. 1t is a puzzle to med
fcal science.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

lustration accompanying is "a reproduc-
ton of a photograph taken expressly
that the readers of this article might
see for themselves just exactly what
this Monmouth lake of wine really
looks like
The tun of Heidelberg, which the last
generation and even some of the pres
ent learned to think of with wonder, is
but a child beside full grown man
when compared with this California
creation. One could go boating on this
lake very comfortably, although it
would be but a short rid. A steam
launch would find room enough to
steam back and forth and possibly
turn around. The passengers might re-
fresh themselves with quality Of wine
that comes high after it leaves Cali
fornia, and as for a wine bath, it is a
big swimming tank indeed that can
boast of the size of this contrivance or
give equal opportunity f r a plunge.
The owners of this lake guard it with
exceeding care. In the first place, they
built it in the most careful manner
Nature gave no aid, for the lake is an
excavation, cement lined. So perfect
ly has its interior been glazed that the
properties of glass are all there. This
might not seem so important to one
who knew little of wines, but as a mat
ter of fact, the wine blends and reaches
a higher standard far more easily if
such conditions exist.
This is how the tank was really built
First an excavation was made in the
rocky hill side. Next a wall of concrete
two feet in thickness was put in the
floor and sides. Then came the laying
and glazing of the cement. This was
not ALL Had the lake been left open
at the top, impurities must have found
their way into it, not to mention the
deluge that comes in what California
knows as the rainy season.
All around the sides big steel Orders
were put in place and on these rests
the sectional cover of the lake. This
is SO constructed that not a ray OF
light can penetrate into this vast guam
tity of wine, and it mellows and ripens
just as if 1T were in the most deep down
vault that can be found anywhere.
Copyright 1898, by Bachelor Syndicate.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

The musical bicycle has become an
accomplished fact. 1t is to German
genius that We owe it and it is as Curl
Gus aus many other Of those strange in
ventions which have come out of the
land of the Kaiser. 1t is something on
the principle of the music box and yet
unlike it. 1t plays by the grace of the
front wheel of the bike.
The first of these inventions to cross
the ocean has just arrived in the United
States and an inspection of it causes
one to marvel at the ingenuity dis
played. The works" are attached to
the handle bar. From them downward
to the edge Of the front wheel extends
"a series of rubber shod and tiny bars
of steel. 1t is the action of the wheel
upon these bars that communicates the
vibrations to the works above, and the
time in which the tune is played is
regulated by the speed of the wheel
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30
ORENT--THE VERY LATEST RAILWAY MOTORs--OC CIDENT,

Lu Han Railway of China. The gauge
is standard and with the exception of
the six wheel tender the design strong
ly resembles an American locomotive
of the latest pattern. Its water tank
holds 1900 gallons and the tender is
big enough to hold seven tons of coal
at once.
It's makers say there is no reason
Why it should not equal in speed the
famous 999 of the New York Central
and it is believed that this engine will
really establish a new speed re cord in
China and give the population of that
far away land another opportunity to
wonder at the multitude of the crea-
tions of the foreign devils.
The combinati ton car and engine,
which is not going to China, but will
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

cry still exists, there are engines that
if they lived could vow allegiance to
Uncle Sam.
The improvements in locomotives
have been very great within the last
few years. The accompanying illustra-
tion indicates this. The regulation en-
CINE that is seen coming eastward from
China is reproduced from a photo
graph taken of a machine" that has
just been shipped to the Orient with
eight companions. The other affair
which plays the opposite part to the
locomotive is a combination engine and
car of brand new design. 1t also is re-
produced from a photograph.
The first locomotive mentioned is of
the type known as the Mogul and with
in few weeks will be running on the
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

stay in the United States, is intended
as a practical means of meeting the en-
croachments of the electric roads upon
what the railroad men call the local
and short trip business, meaning that
where people used to ride in on the
steam cars from suburban places, they
now, when possible, take the trolley
Really it is a steam motor car Water
is carried in long tanks under the cars
body. The fuel used is coke or an
thracite and the car will run 60 miles
without replenishing it's stock of fuel.
The car seats sixty persons and two
men can easily operate it.
Before very long this car is to be
given a thorough trial and if success
full may prove formidable enemy to
the electric locomotive
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

For it is i'm California that this Won
der is to be seen, down at Asst by the
Russian river valley. The Wine is
part of the product of what is called
the Swiss-Italian Company, and the
lake itself is the blending Of the juices
of grapes from a thousand vines. AS
a system Of blending wine it is. in this
respect as much wonder as in point
of quantity and place of keeping.
1T is another proof also that necessity
is the mother of invention. for if it had
not been that the colonists could find
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30
WHERE CURFEW
RINGS THE
YEAR ROUND.

Within the last two years a series of
Experiments has been ON trial in the
United States which at first excited
amy amount of ridicule and then ceased
TO attract attention. These consisted
of the passage in number of large
towns of what were called curfew or
dinances. providing that after say nine
O'Clock at night persons of a certain
age, generally less than fifteen, should
mot be upon the streets under penalty
of arrest.
Investigation as to the effect of the
passage of these ordinances has shown
without a single exception that the re-
suit has been beneficial in high degree.
Ut is doubtful if it would be possible
now to repeal the ordinances which at
hhe time of their passage caused so
tremendous an uproar.
In order to demonstrate exactly how
these ordinances were liked in towns
where they had been given fair trial,
the Chiefs of Police in several of the
more notable places were asked to give
their opinions of the laws working
This is what they said:
Lincoln, Neb.-The curfew ordinance
passed by the City Council February g.
1856 has given satisfaction in every
respect. The only opposition comes
/. from the criminal class, so to speak
Eities and towns in almost every state
In the Union have applied for a copy
Uf our ordinance.
J. D. PARKER,
IT Chief of Police.
{ Des Moines Iowa-The curfew ordi-
nance, so far as this city is concerned
! lis a success. 1t is certainly am improve
snent over the old and results in a
great DIAL less trouble for the police
The general sentiment of our people
heartily endorses it. There is no oppo-
; eition from amy quarter. The curfew
ordinance is strictly enforced. The
Mayor is very emphatic upon the sub
hSect and sees that the law is carried
gDut. FRED JOHNSON,
n Chief of Police.
st. Joseph. Mo-The curfew became
EDne of the ordinances of this city on the
M5th OF lIay. 1896, and has fully justi-
sshed TIE expectation of its most san
Equine friends. beg. leave TO say that
DIT has proved am unqualified success
ARnd at the present time l ann also safe
I'm saying that at least seven-eighths of
E@he people of this city give 1T their sim
cere and cordial approval and support.
Tlt has been instrumental in keeping
Hundreds of children off the streets and
kaway from public places at night who
fprevdous to the passage and enforce
Eanent of the curfew were accustomed
kto rum at will at all hours of the night.
LHhere has been reduction of fully so
,bper cent. in commitments to the reform
Kschool, of both sexes. 1t has been in
EEtrumental in breaking up several
kgangs of juvenile thieves with which
hfhe city was infested previous to the
Scurfew. 1t lessons crime, reduces taxes
Eand is also blessing to parents who
have children who defy home restraints.
JNO. BRODER,
~ Chief of Police.
I Denver, Colo.-our curfew ordinance
Is but recent enactment, but we have
Nevery reason to believe that it will
aYork very satisfactorily
j. F. FARLEY,
lr Chief Of Police.
Copyright, 1898 by Bachelor Syndicate.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

How many people know that one
quarter of all the locomotives built in
the United States are shipped to other
countries? When you stop to think and
investigate you also find out that for
forty years we have been constructing
engines for use in other lands. Aus
tralia uses the American locomotive
and so do Spain, Japan, China, New
Zealand, Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, near
ly all South America through which
The railroad has ever penetrated, and a
lot of other places beside.
Whether you are in the Orient or the
Occident you are quite as likely to ride
behind an American made locomotive
as any other. In the land of the Car
or in the dominions of the Queen, I'M
der the flag of freedom or where slav-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

For instance the particular musical
bike which has come to the United
States plays only German tunes and
of course includes among tn number
die Wacht am Rhein." The musical
machinery is set to the required tune
something after the fashion of hand
organ. This done all that is necessary
to do is to mount and ride. One has no
idea what a difference time makes i'm
the national tune of the fatherland
until he hears the musical bike reel
it off.
Perhaps the most striking of the
bikes accomplishments is its rendering
of "In tiefen Keller" It almost seems
as if the wheel itself entered into the
spirit of this famous German melody
and the way the music rolls out under
the influence of a -mile-an-hour gait
is as exhilarating in it's influence as the
riding itself. The genius who arranged
the compositions for the wheel in ques-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

THE NEWEST BICYCLE GIVES CONCERTS
FOR THE RIDER WHILE HE 0(0RC1E0

tion evidently %ought, too, that vari-
ETY. was the spice of life, for the third
of the compositions which it renders IS
that highly interesting little Munich
ballad the finale f which "Hater'
Yater, Yater-Yater; Yater" has
caused many student cheer.
The musical bike win give a concert
of an hours duration without read
justment, playing its programme over
and over and over until the limit has
been reached, when it is necessary to
infuse new life by means of new ar
rangement. Thus far only one of these
strange contrivanees has come to US,
but it is quite likely that before an
other quarter of a year has elapsed
there will be more. In fact the dealers
say that this bike is likely to come into
public notice with the flowers of May,
though it may not prove as welcome an
acquisition to the public pleasure
Copyright, 1898, by Bachelor Syndicate.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30
Willing to Participate,

His Lordship-I ann deeply interested
in the new gold discoveries.
Friend-You don't think of going to
the Klondike, do you?
His Lordship-Oh, no! But I thought
of advertising that 1 should be glad to
communicate with any successful miner
who might happen to have an unmar-
ried daughter
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30
At Waterloo.

One hundred and forty nine thousand
tnen were engaged at Waterloo, Of
AVlnom $1,000 were killed or taken pris-
bnere. In proportion to the number en-
gagged, Waterloo was one Of the bloodi-
nst battles OF history, not less than 80
per cent. OF the whole number being
spiaced hors de combat The British ar
AnAry fired p,426 rounds, or one for
every Frenchman killed in the battle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30
Sure Cure for Warts,

1t is well established that toads are
productive of warts, and here is the
counter charm to effect their removal:
Steal a piece of raw meat,-it must
be stolen,-rub the warts, and bury the
meat under the caves of the house
where water drips on it. When the
meat decays and disappears so will the
warts
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30
Tobacco SMOKING,

Holland holds the first place in the
world as a nation of smokers. Every
Dutchman consumes. on an average, 100
ounces a year. The Belgian comes a
good second, with an annual consunp-
ton of so ounces, followed closely by
Turkey with 20 ounces, and the United
States with 60 ounces. Germany.
France, Spain and Italy tread closely
on their heels while the United King
dom comes comparatively low on the
list, with % ounces.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30
THE LONGEST BEARD THAT WAS
EVER GROWN By ANYONE

Gus whiskers as a woman does her
luxurlant hair, when nature has so
gifted her, he would look like an ex-
aggerated woodchuck. with half the
walnuts there are stuffed in his cheeks.
Time was when this remarkable beard
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

Lagrande Larow of Lamar, Mo-,
winds himself up in his beard every
morning just as regularly as a man
winds mis- watch at night. He is forced
TO do this or else be very uncomfort-
liable, for his beard is seven feet long,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30
A LAKE
OF WINE
lO4 FEET LONG.

Two kissing, groaning steam pumps
have recently completed laborious
task extending over five days, that
task being to fill with Wine the great
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

rectly for that purpose and the quality
of the work they accomplished is
shown by the fact thai the interior
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-30

comparatively calm existence it wit
messed the occupation of Lawrence by
Quantrell's guerillas and it's huge
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
Nevada Apples.

The apples recently brought to town
from Currant Creek, Duckwater and
other points in the south end of this
county have excited expressions of sur
prise and admiration from all classed, in
Guiding residents of New York, Missouri.
California, Oregon and other places noted
for their production of prize winning
apples.
We have noted dozens of purchases of
single apples, the largest always being
picked, which were carefully packed and
sent back to friends in different States.
That the sagebrush plains of Nevada can
and do produce such world heaters is to
these people an enigma. The demand
both local and from the travelling public
has been such that everything thus far
brought in has. been quickly bought W
and orders nave been sent II for every
pound of fruit which can be had between
here and the Colorado river.-Indepen-
dent.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04

The Board of commissioners as a b"+''t
o. Equalization considered the ass"
ment of the Virginia & Truckee RaIlr";"i
yesterday.
The Assessor valued the main line at
$500 per mile and side tracks 5000. II.
NJ. YeIington, superintendent Of the road
also the Roadmas1er appeared before the
Board and asked for q reduction on the
ground that the road had greatly depre-
cialed in value through the falling IT ~
business caused by the suspension OF
mining on the Comstock and the conse-
ouent reduction in wood and lumber
SHIPMENTS over the road, as well as
general freight and passenger traffic.
After due consideration a majority OF
the Board agreed to a reduction Of 800
per mile on the main line and $1,000 per
mile on the sidetracks. The aggregate
reduction amounts to about $3.50 on the
assessed value ofthc company's property,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
The Priest Fine Recital.

If the advanced sale Of seats for the
recital to be given by Beatrice Priest
Fine and her company is any indication
the prospects for a big house are very
fattering. Mrs. Fine is in the habit Of
singing to big houses wherever she
appears. and it is to be hoped that the
Opera House on Wednesday night will
be crowded to the doors with people who
are fond Of good song, when it is well
sung.
Herr Arthur Weiss, 'Cellist, and Arthur
Fickenscher. a~ccompanist, are among the
best people of their line to be found on
the coast. and it is safe to say that both
gentlemen will be heartily received by
their audienc. 4 recital is to be given in
Reno on Monday night and on Tuesday
the artists will arrive in Carson, where
they will be the guest of the Misses
Roberts,.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
Purity Of Election Law.

The Lyon County Times calls for the
repeal Of the Purity of Election law. 1t
regards it as a law passed in the interest
of candidates who do not desire to travel
around the state and come III contact
with their constituents.
The law is a petty, childish, p~ycauniSh
nuisance. for its provisions, if carried out.
will cause a candidate 10 lose his office, if
elected, if some one takes advantage OF
the fact that he has treated three men in
Pizen Switch and forgot to itemizeit it. AS
soon as he has reached q certain limit he
must start home and quit his campaign,
and if he oversteps his limit of expenses
IN getting home, it inva!idates his chances
for office.
The law is the largest COB of tom fool
ishness ever inflicted upon the State.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04

Senator Jones passed up on his way to
Geld Hill yesterday. He was suffering
with throat trouble and will be unable to
speak at the meeting this evening but
will address the people later in the cam
paign.
Sunday evening there was an attempt
to rob Schultz market. He was warned
of the attempt and thus forestalled the
thieves.
LOST-A 80 calibre Smith & Wesson
revolver, blue metal, pearl handle. By
returning to d. Kaiser at the Ormsby
House a liberal reward will be received.
Owslew's new refurnished Ozark saloon
is becoming a very attractive resort.
s.. B. Cohen goes below this evening fol-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
The Furioughed Soldier S.

Some of the soldiers who took fur
lOughs have returned inside the specified
time but because of some military rule
they are denied admission to the camp.
Some Of the men are without any
means of subsistence and are denied
shelter, while the tents are stored away.
There seems to be no reason for debar-
ring the soldiers from the camp, but they
are shut out, under some military rule,
and the Red Cross Society or the citizens
of Carson will nave to provide for them
until the 18th of the month, when the
%furloughs expire.
Either they should be received back to
the camp or some move made by our
citizens for their relief.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
The First Gun

The evening the first gun of the Silver
Campaign will he fired at the Carson
Opera House.
1t will be like all the Stewart and
Newland meetings nav been in previous
campaigns a meeting BETTING the oc-
casion.
The APPEAL predicts, that when the
meeting is over the people of Ormsby
will pretty thoroughly understand the
issues of this campaign.
There will be a free train from Empire
and Brunswick which will return after
the meeting. Board the evening express
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
Lectures.

DIR. J. B. Stubs of Reno will commence
a most interesting series Of lectures on
German literature next Friday night.
The lectures nave been arranged by the
Leisure Hour Club and the nominal price
of fifty cents for the six lectures is fixed
solely to cover the cost of giving the same,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
Cheaper Bread.

Owing to the fall in the price of flour
we will place or the market larger
loa es of bread for the same old price .
and lOcents a loaf. This will make bread
cheaper than it has ever been sold in
Carson before. Don't forget that we
have increased the size of the loaf.
lw New York Bakery.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
Soldiers Attention

Soldiers in need of overcoats to stand
off the cold snap can secure them of the
Adiutant General by getting a requisi-
ton from the Captain of his Company.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
The Gilt Edge

H. B, Blackey has opened his new saloon
in the Ormsby House block and named
it the "Gilt Edge" He has finished it
with the finest liquors and cigars and
will carry the famous Rushtallers Gilt
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
A Great Grandfather

Born Oct. Bird, in Stockton California to
the wife of Frank Harrison a daughter.
This makes Parson Davis of this city
4 Great Grandfather.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
Look out for this

Miss Taylor has laid in a lovely stock
of novelties and as usual has paid par
ticular attention to quality. Her adyer-
tisnent will appear tomorrow.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04
Sattl of Manila.

h Battle of Manila will open tonight
at $50 sharp and be over in time to give
spectators a chance to attend the public
meeting.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-04

Eastern advertising Agent 230-234 Tenn
pie Court Building, New York City, +.
katz, Agent.