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The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21

owe the natural soil. The Railway
and Engineering Review says the boil
er is of the locomotive type, with a
CRATE area of IL square feet, mi is de-
signed to carry 1870 pounds pressure per
square inch. The engine proper is
triple cylindered and engages the driv-
ing wheels by means of gearing. The
three cylinders with their valve chests
form a single large casting placed in
the top of the forward end Of the
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21
SCIENTIFIC TOPICS
CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY
AND INVENTION.
A Substitute for Tires-The
Whistling Buoy The New Motive
DEMONSTRATING a Fire with Ice-New
Air-Cooling Machine.
The New Motive Power.

Inat the age of steam, especially as
q motive power, draws rapidly toward
its close, is everywhere conceded. But
what the new motive power is to be
does not manifest itself with so much
gertrude. 1t may be compressed air,
or it may be electricity in some one of
Its manifold forms, or, again, it may
be something else. But until it is GER
tain the necessarily great expense of
the change from one form of motive
power to another gives all the rail
roads pause, while the equal necessity
OF keeping abreast of the times makes
them watch with keenly interested
eyes the experiments that are going on
all over the country in the hope of dis
covering the new king. The Long Is
land road, on a half-mile stretch, in a
carefully guarded Enclosure near ia
maica, has recently been testing a
third rail electricity carrying device
for which the inventor claims econ
omy, effectiveness and safety. The
third rail carrying the current and laid
unguarded between the other two rails.
which was adopted by many roads,
proved dangerous in the extreme, for
any one stepping from the innocuous
outside rails to the electrically charged
third rail Immediately completed a cir
cult and received the full force of the
current. Injury always resulted, and
very often death. This was an in
s%uperable objection to the system, and
since then safety has been one Of the
results striven for. The system the
Long Island railroad is trying consists
of a copper cable carrying the current,
which is set in a hollow wooden beam
running along the ties parallel and
equidistant from the rails. On top of
this copper, cable is another smaller
cable about the size of a telegraph
wire, lying loose. AS a train passes
along a powerful magnet on the bottom
of the cars lifts this smaller wire,
which thereupon becomes electrically
charged for the length Of the cars, but,
it is asserted, is at the same time dead
and harmless two feet ahead or behind
the car. The owners of this third-rail
system claim to hold un~assailable pat
ents. President William H. Baldwin,
Jr., OF the Long Island railroad, in
speaking of the tests, said: "These
tests have been made on our road for
the last two months in an experimental
sort of way. I have been much inter-
ested in the development Of this idea.
1t seems to have the necessary ele-
ments for a successful third-rail sys-
tenn. I have no personal interest what
soever in the matter, beyond the desire
to find ONE third-rail system that will
prove economical, effective and safe.
If the owners of this system are ready
to make a business proposition for it's
use, we would consider favorably the
application of that system for expert
mental use, with a view to its adop-
ton. We would experiment with n
third-rail system that appealed to our
Judgment"
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21

Each wheel of this bicycle has two
rims. The inner n is connected to
the hub by the ordinary means OF
spokes, but between the inner and
outer rims is an arrangement of fiat
springs having one end fastened firmly
to the outer rim, while the other end is
fastened by a yielding slot connection
to the inner one.
This combination is said to be more
comfortable to ride than the pneumatic
tire, as there is a wider range of move
ment.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21

Of English coast. This machine is
what is known as the whistling buoy.
1t is capable OF giving out a much more
effective signal than the old-fashioned
bell buoy, which it has just replaced
off the Manacles. This new buoy
works automatically, and every short
while emits a most doleful but far
reaching whistling scream.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21
An Ohio Firm Builds a Train for
Natural Soil.

boiler. The steam passes directly
from the boiler to the central steam
chests, and thence to the outside chests,
while the three-throw crank shaft
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21

An Ohio firm has manufactured a
traction locomotive for service in Cuba.
1t weighs twenty-five tons and pos
sesses a tractive power of IL, 900 pounds
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21
The Whistling Buoy.

The accompanying little Illustration
shows a device which, had it been in
position on the Manacles, would have
saved the Paris and tho M~ohegan from
running ashore on that dangerous bit
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21
A Musical King.

King Oscar of Sweden in his young
days was regarded as the most accom-
plished tenor in Europe, and could
have made a fortune out of his voice
on the stage.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21

day is the usual service, while on a
dry, level, natural soil 112 tons have
been hauled.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-12-21

The woman who says she isn't hun
CRY is always the n who has the
most invitations for dinner,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Bacteria Eating Away Stone Walls,

At first sight 1t would seem hardly
possible for bacteria to be concerned IN
the breaking down Of a stone wall. yet
this is the case. according TO observa'
lions made in studying the cause Of
the decay Of cement. The gradual dis
Indignation Of the cement mortar used
"a water supply reservoirs Is one OF the
serious troubles met with by the water
engineers and a trouble which 80 far
they have not been able to avoid with
any measure Of practical success.
Hitherto this action was supposed to
be the result Of the solvent property Of
carbonic acid and other mineral sub.
stances commonly present in a water
supply. The oemens gradually disin.
tegrates and becomes a kind Of mud
which slowly detaches itself. Bot now
1t has been found this strange process
Is due TO the action Of none other than
that bsoterium known as the multiplying
organism. An examination Of the mud
shows 1t to be teeming with these
organisms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
A~Z3sF5;5S
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 81, 1895
A Mar Of stene.

The petrifed body Of man has been
exhibited during the past tourist season
In the Yellowstone National Park, aud
IL now being exhibited in various parts
OF Montana. This petriacation was re-
Gently the property Of man named
Thomas Dunbar. who claims to have
discovered il on the banks OF the Mis-
souri River, near Fort Benton. The
body was buried in the sand at the time
and was only sccidently stumbled upon
by Dunbar while trapping, Dunbar
disposed Of the fossil TO A W. Miles,
Of Livingston. Montana. In appear
ance the petrifsction tells the story OF
a man who died In his prime. The
hair on the body is plainly marked, and
two teeth protrude through the lips.
The hands are tied across the breast
one leg Is drawn up slightly, while
bullet hole through the head indicates
that the man must have met a violent
death. The features are very regular
and might easily be identified by any
one who knew the man in life.
At the request Of Mr. Miles Dr. W..
+. Oogswell. Northern Pacific physician
at Livingston. Montana, made an ex'
animation and pronounced tia genuine
case Of petrifaction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
" Family" IN the Census.

There are some queer features about
the census use Of the word family. "
Il means practically those who eat at
the same table. A hotel Is q family
The Memorial Hall Dining Association
at Cambridge Is family; so is the
Danvers lunatio asylum. A stray man
who keeps bachelors hall is family.
The necessity for this use Of the term
came with the question of enumerating
domestic servants. 1t was found abso-
lutely impossible to attach them to
their own families, scattered as they
are. They had to 60 with the family
they were living with. This led to
continuation OF the principle. with the
result mentioned. AS it works out. the
census family differs from the actual
family in size only by small fraction
of one person. New York Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Mr.. Eanressy On TIE Beer

Mr.. Dooley's theory Of the Beer wal
In Africa seems to be as shrewd a COM
mentary as any that has appeared. The
few paragraphs from his latest colloQuy
with Mr.. Hennessy on current topic;
thas follows are taken from the Pitts
burg Dispatch:
IAN what's it all about" demanded
Mr.. Hennsssy. II can't make head
nor tail iv IL at all at all.
well. ye see, It's this way, - said
Mr.. Dooley. Eye see, tn Beers is &
simply, pasthral people that goes about
their business in their own way, rails
ing hell with ivrybOdy .......
kruger, that's th' main guy iv the
Dutch, q fine man, Hinnissy, that looks
like Oasev's goat. an has many iv the
same peculysrities. he says, al
fright. he says. III give thin tb
franchise. he says 'Whin?' says Joe
Chamberlain. In me will. says
Kruger. 'Whin l die, he says
AN there they CO. Hinnissy In
not again England in this thing. Hin
Missy. an I'm not again tn Beers.
Like Mack, I'm divided on matter Nv
principle between a desire to cemint
tn 'lieance an an ELECTION FIR the
Dutch vote. But IL Kruger hid spini
his life In q rale raypublic where they
burn gas he cud've settled tn business
without losin' sleep. If ] was Kruger
there'd We been no war -
What wud ye have done" Mr..
Hennessy asked.
"I'd give thin tn votes" said Mr..
Dooley. But" he added. significant
ly, I'D do tn cnuntin'.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Paw For Society News.

All the personal paragraphs and So
ciety news that appear in the London
papers are paid for except that which
relates to the royal family. the nobility
and the diplom ,tic corps, says the
Philadelphia Times II an ordinary
citizen gives a ball 0r mArries off his
daughter or entertains the Prince Of
Wales at dinner, he Is compelled to pay
for his glory. Mrs. John W. Mackay
Mrs William Waldorf Aston and
other ordinary persons, native or for
eign, in London society pay for every
notice. they receive in the newspapers.
Sometimes the report Of ball or wed
ding cost $500 or 800 for every news
paper 1t appears in. The following
standing announcement concerning
what is known as the agony column"
will be found in the London papers:
"All society, personal and fashion
able paragraphs, except those relating
10 royalty and official incidents, Will be
charged for at a minimum rate Of one
guinea for two lines, each succeeding
line ten shillings and sixpence addi-
tional. "
Therefore when any Of your friends
in London send you a copy Of an En-
glish newspaper containing a personal
notice you may understand it has been
paid for
All the advertising in English news
papers is on outside pages The news
and other reading matter is on the in.
side.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
rhristian Endeavor Union.

AT Lexington. Va. Friday morning
the meeting Of the Virginia Christian
Endeavor Union was presided over by
W X Kennedy. State president The
devotional exercises were conducted by
Or \ f. Keer. Of Milboro Rev
Henry Alexander White, ID D. Of
Washington and Lee University. gave
an interesting Bible study talk on The
Thirty Years Of Christ's Private Life
From Birth to Baptism
State Secretary Harry NJ Lewis then
made his report, which showed that
there were 2ll societies in Virginia
1856 senior and IS junior divided
among the denominations as follows
Presbyterians IS Methodist Protestant
rs; Disciples or Christian. q; Meth.
odist Episcopal South, 1 Methodist
Episcopal, : Lutheran. II, Baptist 20 /;
Congregational. ; Episcopal. 1; Union
2S, United Brethren, 7. German Re
formed, ( Friends, 3, Unknown, e.
New societies organized during the
year Senior. Il junior /; intermedi-
ate, l. Disbanded 3 Estimated mum
Der Of members, no.. 600
Tho treasurer, John w. L'vegroyc.
~ Stanton, mAde his annual report.
which showed cash balance over
expenditures. State President Ken
nedy, IN his annual address. which FOL.
lowed rec mmendei the cooperation
Of the Christian Endelvor S Societies Of
Virginia with the officers Of the United
Society at Boston. especially along the
line # organization II new soci tvs
and extention Of Christian Endeavor
aud active work 10y all departments
now organ zed In the Virginia Christ
tian Endeavor Union. Steady aud
healthful growth il reported along all
lines Of Christian Endeayor work
Upon the conclusion Of the presi
dents address the reports from the de.
p Gtment superintendent in junior
work missionary work, hIating work
prison work and press committee were
received. The session closed with an
address by Harry NJ Lewis. Of Staun-
ton. on oar Secretaries
The afternoon session was presided
over by Stete Secretary Harry NJ
Lewis. and the devotional exercises
were conducted by j. + MoGinniss.
Norfolk The elements Of the society
pledge were discussed under three
heads b. DR. james Lewis Howe. Rev.
Henry + HAmill and R-v G W. Ira
wick Rev. Thornton Whaling, d D.,
pastor If Lexington Presbyterian
Church. then delivered an address on
The Young Peoples Movem ut 1t
Dangers and lis Advantages
The junior rally was conducted by
Miss Mary Sue Apperson. Of Lynch.
borg. aud Miss Annie Lind Forsburg
If Lvnchburg, read a paper on "A
Model Junior Meeting The after
Moons exercises closed with an address
by Rev Forest Prettyman II Sfauu-
tln.. on "Our Boys and Girls-the
II pc Of the Church "
At the evening session Rev o. W
Trawick, Of Buena Vista. yice-presi-
dent Of the State Society presided
The praise and devotional services
conducted by Rev. J W Norris. Cf
Ballston, Va. Rev W j. Cooke, Of
Woodstock, delivered an address on
The Permanency Of Christian En-
deayor The days exercises were
closed with an elegant peroration by
Rev. Peter Ainslie, Of Baltimore, who
had for his subject The imperialism
Il Jesus Christ. "
The closing exercises Of Saturdays
session was an address by Hon William
l.. Wilson. president Of Washington
and Lee University.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21

SO Many People are Exposed to rain,
GOLD and storms. that it Is necessary
that they should have something to
counterfeit the effect A mixture Of q
teaspooniul Of PAIN-KILLER in water
sweetened will stimulate the system
and ward of any possibility Of cold.
II has been used for sixty years all over
the world, and millions testify 10 its
sterling worth. There is but one Pain.
Killer. Perry Davis. Price 25c. and
800.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule in Effect Nov. 5, lSt
rain, leave Washington, d. O.

Trains leave washington, ~. y.
Sol A. M.-Daily-for Danville, Charlotte
and way stations, connecting at Manassas
for Strasburg, and Hsrrisonburg daily and
Staunton daily except Sunday and
at LynchbuTg with the Norfolk and
Western dailv for Roanoke and points
Southwest and with G & 0. K. K. for Nat
ural Bridge daily, and Lexington daily. ex-
cept Sunday, also connecting at Calverton
I1:l5 a NJ -Dally-THK UNITED
STATES FAST MAIL carries Pullman,
Sleepers New York and Washington to
JacksonviIie until < at salisbury with Pull
man 6leel,er for Asheville and Bot Springs
N. G, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis,
Tenn, and at Charlotte with Pull.
man Sleeper for Augusta; Pullman
Sleeper New York to New Orleans, connect
ing at Charlotte with sleeper for Birmingham
Solid train Washington to New Orleans
without chit age. Southern Railway Dining
cars between Washington and Spartsnburg,
8. @.
4:01 P. M.-Local for Btrasburg and Har.
risonburg daily except Sunday.
4.3O P. NJ daily, local for Charlottesville,
connecting at Calverton for Warrenton.
Sop. NJ daily, New York ana Florida
Express Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cas,
New York and Washington to Tampa, via
via Columbia with connection for
Aiken. Through coach to Jacksonville
$40 p. NJ daily, Washington and
Chattanooga Limited, via Lynchburg, with
sleepers, New York and Washington to
Memphis and New Orleans through Bristol.
Through coach 10 Memphis. Cafe, Parlor
and Observation Car between R4dford, Va,
and Alfalfa, Ala, serving all meals
lO:45 Pm. daily, WASHINGTON AND
HOlTTH-W E2TERN UEGTT att nm
LIMITED"
composed OF Pullman vestibuled Sleep.
ers, Dining Cars and Day Coaches, Pull
man Sleepers, New Yok to Nashville,
Tenn, via Asheville, Knoxville and Chat
tanooga; New York to Memphis, via Birm-
ingham, New York to New Orleans, via At
lafita and Montgomery. Pullman, Library
and Observation car between New York and
Washington and Atlanta. Vestlbuled Day
Coach, Washington 70 Atlanta. Southern
Railway Dining Gar, Greensboro to Mont
Sunset Personally Conducted Tourist tx
cursion. Through Sleeper on this train
every Monday Wednesday and Friday
from Washington to San Francisco with
out change. Leave Richmond at ll.OJ T.
M.
Trains on the Narrow Gauge reach Orange
daily at 10:40 A..
Trains on the Southern Railway pass
Orange DAILY az follows:
SOUTH BOUND
1l:20 A. NJ. l:33 2. NJ 7.46 2. NJ.
NORTH BOUND
lilo A. M. 6:22 P. N. 6:l0 A. M.
For rates, map folders and Sleeping Oar
Space apply to l.. 8. BROWN,
General Agent.
705 18th st. N. W.
WARRINGTON. U. o.
FRANK 8. CANNON, Srd Vice Pres and
General Manager.
I'm. OULP, w. A. TURK,
Trafac Msaagsr. esn'l Passenger Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
A Frirhtful Blunder

Will often cause horrible Burn, Scsld
Out or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
the best in the world, will kill the pair
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores
Fever Sores. Ulcers. Boils. Felons
Oorns, all Skin Eruptions. Best PILE
cure on earth. Only 20 cts. box
Cures guaranteed. Sold by NJ. NJ.
Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
letter. salt-Rheum and Eczema

The intense itching and smarting in
cident 70 these diseases. is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain Eye
and Skin Ointment Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
it. Il is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorate remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hand. chilblains
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts.
nor hnr For sale bv NJ NJ Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
The WGS0S Steamboat GO.
GUNNER ARRANGEMENT 1879
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKsBU re AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVE ROUTy.

ON aud after Tuesday. July 18th. steamers
Richmond. Lancaster and Essex vii
lowe Picr2. l. ght street. Baltimore, every
ruc-ddy aud Friday $50 r. III, for Fred
crickshurg ami all whdrNcs on tine river
Returning. Will lcayc Frpdc. ichsburg at -
.. m. ltldc permitting Monday, and Thurs
day. LccdstOwn at ~ m, Tuesday and
Friday tor Baltimore
Leave baltimore Wednesday. az AZ p. m,
for Tappahauuuck and au wharves below,
except Bag Port Returning Will leave Tag
palmunock M e.N "a. m.. on Thursday for
Baltimore.
Leave baltimore no - p m Thursday for
Taprahauu0ch and au whurfcs below except
Nly Port. VI. |rulccN and Merry Point he
turning will leave Itlpahanro.k al
-a i1 Monday for Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21

The Wichita Kan } Eagle says that
General Fred Funston looked out Of the
car window at a small town in Western
Kansas and saw seethiug mss Of
humanity assembled at the depot to do
him honor Turning to his wife, he
said 1.-Two years ago lectured to al
audience Of seven in this town" Time
certainly works great changes
Professor George I. Ladd, formerly
Of Yale, but who now occupies the
chair Of philosophy in the University
of Tokyo, Japan. has one of the most
magnificent houses in the japanese cap
ital a retinue Of servants, corps of
managers for his estate, and company
of private attendants.
Judge Issac Story, Of Someville, Mass
a relative Of the famous commentator
Of the Constitution, is the second Old
est Judge in his State. The other day
he celebrated his eighty first birthday
In vigorous health. He had been on the
Bench twenty six year, and has rarely
missed a session Of Court
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Has Moved Ills TOnsOrIal ParlOr

Mr.. Charles Lawson has moved his TonsOrial
Parl0r from upper Commerce street to the
Office lately occupied by the Free Lance,
where he Is prepared to do all work such as
shaving, HAIR Cutting, Shampooing and HsI
shop is large and cOmmodious, always COO
even in this most oppressive weather. Neat
ness and the latest style of work will he one
of the chief features Of this cstabighment
give ne q call.
~pAPTpa LAWSON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use 10 put Q
horse In prime condition. Price 25
cents per package. For sale by M. N.
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday. May 30th, steamers
Poton INC and sue viii leave Pier 3. Light
sire [. Baltimore, every Tuesday, Thursday
and saturday. at =. VI. for Alexandria and
Washi, gton. calling az all of the usual land
ings. Returning viii leave 9TH street Wharf,
Washington. at4 2. NJ. tuesday, Thursday
and sunday going as far as Leonardtown on
these evenings. Will leave LeOnardtOwn 4
"a ~. Kinsale at l. 81, Milers ~ 8 p.
VI, Grason's at6P ". and Bacon's at =. Ma,
Nonosy. Wednesday and Frioay. arriving In
Baltimore early the tolOWin ing morning.
Freight received daily In Baltimore
Freight received daily at Pier p. Light
Street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
From New Zealand.

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. %. 1895.
am very pleased to state that since
/ took the agency Of Chamberlain
medicines the sale has been very large,
more especially Of tie Cough Remedy
In two years have sold more Of this
particular remedy than OF all other
makes for the previous five years. AS
10 its efficacy I have been informed by
scores Of persons Of the good results
they have received from IL, and know
its value from the use Of it In my own
household. Il is 90 pleasant TO take
that we have TO place the bottle be-
yond the reach Of the children.
e. J. Soantlebury.
For sale By NJ. n. Lewis. druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
NORFOLK ROUTE

vii .cnvc TarpahannocS for Aorio K al T.
m. moon Fr.gtt stopping at all undings
VIII leave Norfolk alto y. ~ saturday for
Tapl ahannock, ca. lng 40 all landings
no freight received Tor outgoing steamers
After D. M, on calling DAYS.
Freight received Tor all stations on 20
,omac fredericksburg & Piedmont K. K.