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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
SCIENTIFIC TOPICS
CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY
AND INVENTION.
A Substitute for Pneumatic Tires-The
Whistling Buoy The New Motive
Power-Starting . Fire with lce-New
~Air-CoolinE Machine.
The New Motive Power.

That the age of steam, especially as
a motive power, draws rapidly toward
its close, is everywhere conceded. But
what the new motive power is to be
does o 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, 1t 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, ana
very often death. This was an IN
superable objection to the system,
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
euuidistant 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 deae
and harmless two feet ahead or behind
the car. The owners of this third-ra1
system claim to hold nlnassai!.ble pat
I ents. President William H. Baldwin
Jr., Of the Long Island railroad, IL
speaking of the tests, said: "Thes'
tests have been made on u road fol
the last two months in an experimental
sort of way. 1 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
TEN. 1 have no personal interest what
soever in the matter, beyond the desire
to find some third-rail system that viii
prove economical, effective and safe
If the owners of this system are read!
to make a business proposition for it
use, we would consider f%avorably tn
!, application of that system for expert
mental use, with a view to its adop
ton. We would experiment with an!
third-rail system that appealed to GU
. judgment"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
1oaN c, HuB1NoER
HE Career Of q weu-KnowD'
Wcstern Capitalist, Aanufact"
urcr and PhiIanthropist.

Among the leaders Of the progressive
clement for which the midle west il
famous, Mr.. John C. Hubinger, OF Keo-
kuk, Ia, reigns without a peer. Az
a manufacturer, as an enterprising cap
italist and az a philanthropist his fams
has spread wei many states. and his
financial enterprises have developed
many obscure towns into progressive,
thrifty and wide-awake cities. Mr..
Hubinger, although but ~ years OF
age, can look back upon scores OF COM
mercial victories, each n OF which has
benefited mankind, for his liberality 10
as bountiful as his business sagacityls
marvellous. He vas born in New or-
leans, La, his parents being OF French
and German origin. When he was toun
years old, his family removed to Ken
lucky, in which state young Hubingei
received a public school education. Al
most before reaching mans estate ne
secured patents On a number OF val
liable mechanical inventions, thereby.
layinp the foundation Of his present
fortune.
By inclination and force Of circum,
stances his attention was early direct
ed to the manufacture of starch by i'm
proved processes, and in the course OF
time ne became the head of q concern
having an annual business of millions
of dollars. But genuine ambition
never quite satisfied with existing con
d%itions, works ever toward perfection
and after years of painstaking study
and research Mr.. Hubinger has made 3
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
To Make Rooms Flreproof.

A new device for making rooms alb
solutely ireproof comes from Holland.
It is applied to each DOM separately
and involves no general reconstruction
Of the house. 1t consists Of a series oil
fireproof plates, to be laid on the walls,
floor, and ceiling in place of plaster.
The material used is said to resemble
nougat in appearance. BY this simple
process any fire is strictly confined to
the room in which it originates; there
can be no spreading. A severe test
has been applied. In a room properly
sheathed with these plates tarred wood
was heaped on the floor and fired. In
spite Of the fierceness Of the combus-
ton, which filled the whole room with
cracking flames, there was no effect
beyond the protected walls. .n
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
FOR WOMENA HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.
Waist Of DahodM Yellow silk-ParisF rock
Tor Girls Of 1a-Care Of the Hands
A Feminine Habit-The Haiz-Our
Cooking Schools.
In an Old Garden.

&-s In an Old Garden. -
Come down to that old garden
OF every flower we knew,
When out of gates of childhood
The airs Of morning blew,
And arcmng heaven was painted
In every drop Of dew.
land you may have the lily
With all her virgin SHOWS,
land you may have the beauty
That bushes on the rose.
But I will have the heart's-ease,
The dearest flower that blows!
iWho will shall have the balsams
And store of hydromel,
The purple of the monk's-hood
With poison in his spell:
WIN will shall have sweet-william
And the canterbury-bell.
I love the breath of rosemary, y. :,
The perfume of the stock,
The proud plumes of the fleur-de-lis
The silken hollyhock;
I love the flaming poppy .
And the sleepy four-o'clock.
But they say thai when great angels
Fell plunging from Heavens frown, :
"A spirit looking after
Lost a blossom from her crown
I know 1t was the heart's-easc
Came softly floating down.
Oh, bright the honeysuckle.
And sweet his tippling crew.
The bird-wings of the c%olunhine.
The larkspur blue as blue
But I will take the heart's-ease
And all the rest take you!
Harriet Prescott Spotford in The Wo
mans Home Companion.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

m will happen if boiled too long.
The favor of bread pudding is inn
proved by adding five or six almonds
chopped fine. A shin is the richest
-7ast~of~meat- for stews as -it-contains
so much marrow. Meat for stews
should always be cut into convenient
pieces for serving. If apples are cored
before peeling they are not so apt to
break. In making a desert when gela-
tine, milk and sugar are all used, mix
the gelatine with the sugar before it
is dissolved in milk, to prevent the
milk from curdling. .,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

Count-What! You won't have me
for a son:in-law because I have no
debts? What do you mean, by that7
Capitalist-Very simple. II I don't
have to pay your debts, you won't have
any respect for me as your father-in.
law. and l don't want a son-in-law who
is lacking in respect.-Unsere GeselL
schaft.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
A.pr. sr.rlnxu. Pl.

Pare. slice. stew and sweeten ripe.
tart. and Juicy apples; mash and sea-
son with nutmeg, or stew lemon peel
with them for flavor; I'LL the crust and
bake them until done; spread over the
apples . thick meringue made by whip
ping to q froth the whites Of three eggs
for each pie; sweeten with three table
spoonfuls Of powdered sugar; flavor
with vanilla; beat until it will stand
alone; cover pie three-quarters Of an
inch thick, set back into a quick oven
until we'll set. To be eaten cold.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

from fear Of swallowing it-for that
would mean caly a surgical case-but
from fear, based upon coed grounds, of
contagion: Tuberculosis and many
other diseases can be transmitted In.
no easier way. Under the head of the
pin all kinds of germs may be located
and irritating the tongue ever so little
renders one liable to contract diseases.
Even a new paper Of pins is not above
suspicion. In Europe especially boys
prowl about the streets, hunting for
pins, which they carry to the factory
and sell to the manufacturer. These
are laid in rows, and 60 in with the
new pins, looking as innocent as their
fellows, though they are far from what
they appear" The questionable habit
of women putting pencils and silver
money in their mouths was also placed
in the same category of dangerous"
and to be avoided.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
Tomato Catsup.

To one gallon of tomatoes, after be-
ing boiled and strained, through a col
ander, add three tablespoonfuls of salt,
one tablespoonful each of cloves, GIN
namon, allspice and black pepper, one
small teaspoonful cayenne pepper, one
pint good vinegar. Boil to the proper
consistency and bottle while hot.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

An engineer in Tunis has invented a
deep sea diving apparatus which has
been tried without accident at q depth
OF ia feet near Cherbourg. The in
.ventor declares his purpose Of search
ing for the hull Of the Alabama. which
lies where she was sunk by the Kear-
sarge, on Chsrbours harbor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
Chicken Croquettss.

Have ready a cupful of cold chicken;
chop very fine; take a small lump OF
butter and heat very hot; stir in .
spoonful Of milk, thicken with flour.
When cooked, add a beaten egg, the
chicken, pepper, salt and a little thyme.
Spread out on q platter to cool. When
wanted form in c%roquettes, dip in
grated bread crumbs and fry in hot
lard. .:,.,fa~ = %. ;ayp L.,r.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
Na-rz He Made His Money. *;

wa-rz He Made His Money. X:
did you maze tgHeh out Of your ap-
ples"' asked the Visitor.
oh, pretty considerable" answered
the farmer. But I've got a Sot1 up in
town who makes more out of the ap-
pies in a month than I do the whole
season."
"a farmer, is hep
mo, he's a doctor. I'm talking about
green apples now."-Yonkers States.
man.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
Grape CatsuR

Take five pounds of grapes; boil,
then rub through a colander first and
sieve after; add two and one-half
pounds of sugar, one pint Of vinegar,
one tablespoonful each of ground
cloves, cinnamon. allspice and pepper,
one-half teaspoonful of salt. Boil
twenty minutes. Bottle. .-sn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

Of English coast. This machine IL
what is known as the whistling buoy.
It is capable of giving out a much more
effective signal than the old-fashioned
bell buoy, which 1t has Just replaced
of the Manacles. This new buoy
works automatically, and every short
while ,emits a most doleful but far
reaching whistling scream.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
Starting a Fire with Ice.

done with ordinary Ice. First, you
may make a burning glass out of the
ice which will burn holes in paper and
even start a fire in the woods. The
only tool you will need will be a pocket
knife, and with this it may be we'll to
remember that no boy need freeze to
death-in the woods when the sun shines
and there is plenty OF. ice around. He
may make his fire as follows: Select the
clearest ice you can find. In frozen
ponds will often be found a little hill
lock of ice caused by an eddy in the
water beneath. Knock off a piece of
this clear ice and white it into the
shape of a double convex lens. You
should have no trouble doing this, for
ice can be cut very easily with a peck,
etknife. Perhaps it may be we'll to
inform the uninitiated that a double
convex lens is one which bulges on
both sides. 1t gathers up the rays of
sunlight and concentrates them against
one spot, which is called the focus
point. Ordinarily a lens is made OF
glass, but ice will perform the same
feat if correctly shaped. First cut
your ice into a fiat piece, a little thicker
than and as round as a silver dollar.
1t might be we'll, also, to leave a long
silver on one side of the circular piece
to serve for a handle. When you
have cut your fiat circular piece, scrape
down the edge, gradually working to-
wards the center, until you have round
ed of both sides. A little practice
will enable you to do this evenly, al
though you may waste or break two
or three pieces Of ice in the effort. A.
you go along with the work Of scrapinl
| put the round piece, or lens, in your
mouth every few minutes. The heal
| of the mouth will not only polish the
lens, but 1t will smooth away those ,ex'
tremely fine ridges or knife marks
which might otherwise interfere will
the concentration Of the light. B,
| holding it a proper distance from
piece of paper. say about an inch, y
presently will set the paper on fire. TIT
other feat spoken 81 above i the max
! ing Of a good magnifier cc*sas Of q piece
Of ice. II you are in the woods some
winters day and wish to examine some
minute objects thoroughly you may de-
SO very readily with ice. Proceed AZ
when you made your lens, only instead
of making slightly convex sides make
your lens in the shape of a ball OF
sphere. Opticians sell glass balls filled
with water for magnifying purposes.
The ice will act the same as the water
filled glass ball. and 1t is wonderful
how much you may add to a days en-
joyment in this very simple way. There
are winter insects, branches of trees,
dead .leaves and bark, snow and ice, all
Of which will reveal hidden wonders
under this very simple microscope.
which nature places within the reach
Of any ingenious boy. OF cours the
city boy may also amuse himself with
ice quite as readily as his country cou-
sin, and he may do tin summer time,
II need be. with the help Of the COM
modify which the ice-man leaves at
the door every day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
N re.ninine HABIT

a vigorous note Of warning against
the essentially feminine habit Of hold
ings pins IN the mouth has been,
sounded by DR.. a. Monae Lesser. In
recent ecturetto 70 the Red Cross,nursss.
sr.pon't DO Il" no rays. mot % msch
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
Dsvtlsd Tomatoes.

Skin and slice thlckly three solid
tomatoes. Sprinkle lightly with one
teaspoonful salt and fry nice brown in
two tablespoonfuls butter. To what
iss left In, pan add one half teaspoon
dry mustard. halt teaspoon sal, half
teaspoon sugar and dash pepper. Beat
lightly yolk one egg. add slowly m
tablespoon worcestershire sauce, stir
into the other Ingredients, cook and
stir. till thick; add two tablespoons
lemon juice and pour over tomatoes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
Thought It Was a Cornet.

A parish beadle in Scotland was re.
gently much exercised at the appear
ance Of a strange old gentleman who.
when the sermon was about to begin,
took a huge ear trumpet, in two parts,
out Of his bag and began screwing
them together. The beadle watched
him until the process was completed,
and then, going stealthily up. to him.
whispered: Eye mauna play that hereI
II We dae, I'll turn 70 oot"-Answers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
Free Homesteads,

In the Mix River Valley Of Montana.
along the Great Northern Railway.
Fine openings for homeseekers. Write
to Moses Folsom, G. N. BY, st. Paul
Minn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

Each wheel of this bicycle has two
rims. The inner one is connected to
the hub by the ordinary means OF
spokes, but between the inner and
outer rims is an arrangement of flat
springs having n end fastened firmly
to the outer rim, while the other end 1s
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. .-~-.- y,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

Myself Cured, After Repeated Failures,
Twin inform addicted 70 Morphine. Liudanum,
Opium, Cocaine, Of never.fsiling, harmless, home
cure, Nm, n, II. Baldwin. Boz 1919, Chicago. III.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
The whi.tllng Buoy,

Inc VuIStAA0B buoy
The accompanying little illustration
shows q device which, had it been in
position on the Manacles, would have
saved the Paris and tho Mohegan from
running ashore on that dangerous bit
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
The Hair.

The hair has a great deal to do with
ones appearance, almost as much as
the teeth; yet many persons who take
fair care of their teeth neglect their
hair woefully. THE very best thing
to do in order to keep the hair in good
condition is to massage the scalp daily.
This systematic manipulation keeps
The skin from tightening and prevents
the head from becoming, as it were.
hide bound. Hair cannot grow on q
stiffened, CLASSY skin. which has got
into such q dry state that it, so to
speak, no longer breathes. II your
hair, shows signs Of lifelessness, or the
scalp, feels sore to the touch. go to q
good. masseuse twice q week. II you
cannot conveniently do that take q
1esson or two-learn, by all means, to
manipulate your scalp yourself. It Is
mo great task, and 1t will keep what
hair you have and encourage more to
come. At all events. don't drag the
;hair of your head by brushing. It is
. pretty well exploded idea that brush
ling is beneficial. Above all things,
never attempt to free the head or hair
OF dust with q .tdne comb"-that 10
death to the hair. az is too much wash
ing. Five or six times q year Is quite
often enough for q shampoo. One Of
the reasons why more men than
women are .b%aldheaded is because men.
having short hair, are apt to wet the
head daily, which practice carries on
t%tro natural fortilizin1 ancretiOna.
much water rots the hair.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

A coquette always has more 6oels
:han wise men On her string.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

The British government used 124.OOc
gallons Of corn whisky last year In the
manufacture Of smokeless podwder.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

Out here III the West the marvel n
that Nastern women continue to wear
tdresses cut low In the neck atssr thsy
have passed forty.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23
Care of the Hands.

care or the LANDS.
A little time to make the hands beau
.tiful need not be %grudged ever by the
busiest woman. when it is said Ia
beautiful hands are worthy instT"-
ments of beautiful acts. The sof.,
moist skin that makes the touch OF a
,woman's hand so soothing to the ie-
vered brow, so inspiriting to tic tired,
Aerveless hand which it clasps. cannot
he obtained or preserved without due
observance of %Eygieaic laws and dsEo-
ltion to cosmetics. Excessive heat Or
cold are not only as destructive to the
beauty of the hands as to the beauty o.
the face, but if long continued they
NAV so affect the network of then nerves
as to mar the delicacy OF the to.ca. In
washing the hands the temperature CT
the water should be made a matter OF
care, and tepid water only shca.d b2
used. Care should be taken to dry the
Hands thoroughly before exposing to
the air. AS the wind and SUI roughen
and discolor the hands, gloves should
always be worn. The best gloves are
made of dogskin, which has the prop
,erty of softening the skin of the hand
and keeping it in good condition. Next
to good homemade soap, pure CASTLE
;is the best for washing the hands.
The hands should be thoroughly wash
ed with soa and tepid water. rinsed
md then soaped again and rubbed I'M
It'll the soap on them forms a lather,
after which they are to be dried with
out again rinsing. They should then
10 lightly wiped with a soft towel
hnoistened with some aromatic toilet
water. This treatment will keep the
skin fine and white. The yolk Of a
fresh egg almond and chestnut meal,
oatmeal and bran, are all useful for
whitening and refining the skin Of the
hands. The following recipe for the
same purpose is a good one: Sweet
almond oil, 60 grains; virgin wax, Il
Grains; spermaceti, IL grains. Heat
these substances in a water bath in
three separate vessels. When hot, pour
all into a cold vessel and beat thor
.oughly. Then put the mixture into a
bowl of cold water, continue beating
until white. This is to be applied to
the hands and arms every night on 60
ing to bed, or gloves spread with II
may be worn. Another preparation is
as follows: Two yolks Of fresh eggs
Two tablespoonful of oil of sweet al
'monds, 80 grams of. rose water, eight
grams tincture Of benzoin. Beat yolks
with the oil, then add the rose water
and lastly the tincture Of benzoin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-23

OF dafiodiI yellow silk; blouse effect
in front, with rows Of dark blue ribbon
running across; vest of tackled yellow
mousseline de sole; revers Of India
embroidery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-18
WHEELING. W. VA, TUESDAY, JULY 49, 18s!

came shortly after noon when a Euclid
avenue car turned into ST. Clair street
from Bank Bottles and stones were
thrown from sidewalks and windows. Sew
eral cars were thus bombarded, and no
one was injured, motermen speeding their
cars by the dangerous points.
The rioters had things all their own way
on Bank and ST. Clair streets, not police
man being in sight. President Everett, of
the company, had a conference during the
day with Mayor Farley and Police Direc-
tor Barrett, and the former was told to
go ahead and run his cars if he could find
men to operate them and the city would
furnish all the protection in its power.
Mayor Farley is emphatic in declaring
that no such rioting as marked the previ-
GUS strike will be tolerated. He said to-
day: There will be no such disorderly
scenes as marked the previous strike.
Every precaution possible will be taken to
protect property and the persons and
lives of citizens. The rights of the public
must be recognized. Steps have been al
ready taken to preserve these rights. The
city will do its full duty in the emergency
that has arisen
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-18
TO THE DEATH.
A Saloon Keeper and His Former
Partner Engage in a Frightful Pts
toll Duel in Chicago

CHICAGO, July 17.-With the glass doors
of saloon between them, William Van
Allen, a saloon-keeper, and Frederick Con
doff, travelling salesman, fought a duel
to the death. Gondoff was MORALLY
wounded and Van Allen was shot through
the left thigh.
The men were business partners some
time ago, but the business was broken up
and there has been bad blood between
them ever since. A telephone message
was received by Van Allen from Gondoff,
saying that he was coming down to do
him up" An hour later Condor entered
the saloon and Van Allen pushed him out
on the sidewalk. Both men drew revolvers
and commenced firing through the glass
door, which shivered to pieces. When the
shooting was over. Gondoff was shot
through the groin and in the small of the
back. He was taken to the hospital in
dying condition. Van Allen, whose wound
is not serious, was arrested.