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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
Every Coach In the Train Was Lifted Bodily
and Thrown on lis Side.
CARS THEN SET ON FIRE BY LAMPS.
flames ExilnguIshed With Much Difficulty
Long Tins Passengers We're Exposed 10 Bsr
Cold, Without Shelter Of Any Kind.

Halifax, n. S.. Feb. 2.-Mrs. Leary.
who left st. Johns, n. f., last Monday
on her way to Boston and who was
passenger by the mail train from ST.
Johns to Port Aubasque. which was
thrown from the rails by ferrihc
storm, reached here last night. she
gives the following particulars or the
disaster:
Although a couple OF hours behind
IN leaving st. Johns, the train met with
no misadventure until after darkness
set in, when the violent gale sprang
up, which caused the coaches TO rock
violently, and made the more timid
passengers feel as though they would
rather be somewhere else. After leav-
ing IGttle River, which is about 20
miles from the end OF the journey. the
gale increased in violence to such an
extent that real CONSERVATION began 10
manifest Itself among the now thor
oughly frightened passengers, but ley
were assured by the officials in charge
that by careful running the destina-
tion would be reached without misnap.
Scarcely was the assurance given.
however when, without the least warn
ing the entire train, with the exception
OF the locomotive was capsized, and
the passengers were thrown on top of
each other. together with everything
movable To add to the orror. the cars
took fire from the lamps. and great diff
iculty was experienced in extinguish-
ing the flames.
'In the meantime. the storm contin-
ued with unabated fury. and the poor
ly-clad passengers were obliged tc
hu die together under the shelter OF one
OF the upturned coaches until such time
as II was thought tit to re-enter them
after all danger from fire was pasr. Mos
Of the passengers received injuries, but
none dangerous"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
Tie HnSI0y JOUR Al.

The Boston Journal easily leads all
its competitors i'm the excellence and
quality OF tts half tone work. This in
novation i'm Journalism has become a
speciality with the Journal, and Is de-
serving great praise for the artistic
work that Is being done. The PICTURES
of the war i'm the Tfansvaal are espe-
cialfy noteworthy. and one can almost
see the terrible conflict that Is raging
I'm South Africa. The many pictures
of celebrities add 90 the popularity OF
this most excellent newspaper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
WARREN.

The High School Debating society
will discuss the question Resolved,
That Indifference Is more demoralizine
to the public good than crime" at its
session next Monday evening
The local milk dealers have agreed
on n uniform scale OF prices for retail
delivery. six cents quart II now the
regular price. ..t $50
The Suburban Whist club met last
evening with Mrs. Edward a. Mason.
Whist WAS played Tor three hours ana
supper served. The honors were won
by ,Teorge Barker and Miss y. w. Ma
son. Two new whfs, clubs have been
organized In town within a weak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
RnSTnN Terminal station IA 2
0OS Olu 5:4O.b:4T.7 :O2. .g.o2 Q :O2. 81.

NofteCAcu 10 JAM II, AJVV.
pncTnMT Terminal statlon--ht;55.
DOo< Ois $40 0.5:4T. = O2. 500 :9:02.9:so.
lO:o2 m: I2;o2. c2:oo. 2:04 s:2S. ~.
p IN. Sundays-4:55. 5:i0. s:4T, d6;O.
1908, sos m: i2:0S. 3.23, 4:os G:cs. 1853.
s:oS. 1858 p m. Returning. leave Boston
Terminal Stat.en-l2:o3. e;42. 7:42. s't2.
800. cl0:0O. 1905. 1892 m: i2:t1. los.
2:42. 800. 3:i2, 4:42. 800, 5:42, 6:s3, 1900.
s:l5. lo:03 m; i2;A5. 800. S;lS. s.S@.
b:l5. 700. s;i5 m
ATTLEBoRO-n n4:5j. $40. SAT e4e
1902, s:o2. $40. 9:02. 1902. l1;40 m;
1902. 1890. 2:o4 3:4o 4:O,. 4:40, BOZ.
$40. COZ. e;40. 7:05. SOS. 1905. ll;4o ?
IL. Sundays-4:55. $40, F;4i. 6:40. 1908
S:to 9:os a m: l2:Oa. s:fo. 4;oS. 5:f5.
SOS. sos D IN.
NORTH ATTLEBoRo AND PLAIN.
VILLE--e;4o. $40. I;:4o a IN: 4:4O. $40
AMPUM. WRENTnAM. NOR
WooD CENTRAL. NORWOOD ANr
DEDHAM-s:40. $40. Il;4o m; l;4e
p M. Sundavs-6:40 , m; 3;4v y m.
MANSFIELD--h4:55 $40. 5:47. 7:0..
s:o2. s:q2. 1902 a m: 1902 2;9+.4;o,,
days-4:55. $40. 5:47. T:cs. 9:os a. n:
1908. 4:0S 6:0s. eos m.
FITCHBURG and Way Stations-5fc.
s:O2 m; 1902. 4:o2 . =. Sundays
4sOS m.
LOWELL and WAY StatIons-5.io a m;
1902, 400 m. Sundays--4:0 :0s p IN.
ia UNION AND NEW BEDFORD
s:40. $40 m. 1910. $40 t40. Sac
tTauntou). $40. 1l:s0 pn.. sundays
$40. $40 a m: $40 D m.
MIODLEBORO-6:40 $40 n m: ~ 10.
$40. 4;4c. $40 D m. sundays-s:iO a
IN.
PLYMoUTIr-f:40 a m: 12:4a. $40 % m.
POINTS ON CAPE COD-6:f0 IN.
$40 o m yarmouth and way sta
tions). i2:4o. $40 d IN. Sundrys-6; 10
m YARMOUTH
| COTTAGE CITY-'6:io a m; i2:41 m.
| NANTUCKET-'6:4o m.
sToAiNGTos Lhisioa.
| FOR NEW YORK tvia Stonington
| Line)-7 80. SOS n IN. (week days..
| FOR NEW HAVEN AND NEW foNk
tShore Line)-al IL, 2s daily, S02,
10 10. ell 03 (lTnited). IL IA tdaty) a..
| m: 2l0. 40 daily. 60 daily. Vor
New Haven. S % p m daily.
FOR PHILADELPHIA. BALTINORE
| AND WASHINGTON tvia Harlrtn
River)-l0 10 a m (excep, Sundaysl-
s. % y m (da y.
FOR NEW LONDON--ai f7.1 25 taaily,.
$40 tsccom). S02. 10 10. 10 Is texp. 70
| East Greenwich) IL o3 1ilntedl. II u
(ds iy) a m: 10. , Is. 410. 4iA : -
| 610. s % p IN daily. Sundays IS a
m; ASS p m
HOPE and way stations--6 70. . 80 a m
I2 30. $50. $50. 3 80 6 30. II 30 p m
Sundays 40 a m. 80 p m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
EAST PROVIDENCE.

A communion service was held at the
Second Baptist church last evening un-
der the direction OF Layman Arthur
Johnson the pastor, j. w. Rigler, be-
ing confined 10 his home with a severe
case of measles. but is on the road 10
rpcOyorN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
Swan Point Cemetery,

oaice.-ss North Main Street
An omnibus runs from the Junction q
ANGEL and south Angel Streets 20 the
cemetery on Sundays every 40 mlnusaS
from 10 a. m TO 6 .. m. =,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
EARL CARPENTER & SONS co.

No. a Westniu ste ST., cor oye-
This old-es.abnsned house who,esal,
and retail ICE at fals prices. and by
prompt attention 10 business and ths
employment OF good men In their sev
eral departments. merit continuance
OF tn. patronage 50 iong enjoyed.
Telenhnne 2is5
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02

have reduced the price OF my regular
$500 eyeglasses and spectecles To sl01. tnis
offer for 10 days only. For the next 70 days
VII examine eyes free of charge. when
say examine eyes free mean thorough
and accurate exam nation of each eye sepa-
rately. and satisfaction guaranteed.
No matter how much your vision IS im.
raired r how many oculist- and opticians
have given your case up, viii guarantee 10
imp prov your vision, provided there 10 any
vision left.
AstiRmatism and ali eriors or refraction
scientifically corrected TX you are troubled
with he's aches or your vision blurs, II you
see double objects. IL you ere nervous and
forgetful you should be sure 10 cal at nay
store and haN your syes Thoroughly snd
Accurately examined Remem beE tnis offer
for 10 DAYS only. | am gcing To sell my res.
ulnr e8O6 eyeglasses and spectacles for 100.
They are The best quality lenses that are
made or manufactured.
prioes for your elnssesi go elsewhere and
get their prices ani sec their goods. ana
thea come and sec mine
A call at my store VIII be srfncient guar.
antee that I mean just what ] say. Don't
forget the name and number, Tor | am the
man that broke the price on glasses in New
York, Providence and Boston, and ns all suo'
cessful business men arc Initiated, l am nc
axeeppag.
Telephone zo55-z
EpWARp e. pA M M z r 8,
% Westminster ST., Prov, R.i.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
w,p,ssp AMP csnraal DIVISION

trains leave Providence as follows:
E6p BOSTON. Terminals "a. l. q
M, - Ol. 4 81 y III Returns o. m:
70 0A. &c. s 10 y m.
pS6NN pSedN AWi1iIMANTTc AND FART
FoRD--S As a m and so NJ via
blackstone. ,,<
FrRNKLIN--e o4. 10 m; - 's'
III IoEtppRp-s ot 3 9Ii 10 a m; l2 o.. %. G ca .
cRkNsToN-s IS. . %. AM; IL % &.
3 81: sundays-7 81 p. m.
xS1GuTsVILLE-7i: o. = @ o"
.. N. satprdlsTysrI. o. m g Ss1 SEE p. m.
MEsHAsNTlC,rt C,t 10 p. M m.
satrraSGy'9e as am: ?i. %. 6 ~. 71a1
foNr saturdays-7ii 10 .. m. sun
deysI177 I" RpfivRRporNT. p y: cExTRE.
NI,I,LLiTrCC;N-6:3S. s:Os a m; ie;oa' nSi;
~ ts.s. T:97 m saturdays-il'"
IN m. sIndays-7:3' D m
.RcTIC AND QUIDNlCK-s:3s m:
1905. A:37. 5:37. G;42. 80, ~;
urdSys-ll:io ? m. sgndayscl;E s.rlSn ? ~
CO0SS.E@Co' MoOSUP AND PLAIN
TIFID-6:ss 900 m; ti3'. ''s' 'n'
srndays-7:31 p N c
STERLING. yEWETt ~ .ae no
TERBURf, So In S,,naay. "a n
VERSAILLES. RALTiC. soUrr !, !,
NvINDHAM. wtLLIMANTIC Hhh.
FORD AM NoRwICH-6'SS. o;o'
m: 4:S,. 7:2i IN. .-,rrp
FIsT-KII,I. NEWRuRG. M EN-
9r1IY army AID DANRuRY.a;os 2 m
pASCoAG AND INTERN nnlA ~ - :,
STNTIONS S-G:43. $40 a m, $40 ~,
n m Saturdays land except FIELDS
Station)-ll:lb y IN.
?Stop on flag.
Via boat from Fall River
! hExcept Monday.
/ nsleeping cars only. Cali parior cara
dVia walpole lire.
7 sTuesdav. ThursdL Saturday oily
The Hopkins Transfer Company WI
call for and check baggage from hotel'
ana residences 20 destination.
e. PETER CLARK
r. Et,NpArI. Gent Surt
General Passenger Agent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
WORCESTER DIVISION.

FOR WOKCESrEh-o 90. . IS tcxp.r
756 (exp to Woonsocket). $50 tioc.
exp). IL Sc a m (exp. TO Woonsockeu.
l43 (exp). 4l5 (exp to Woonsock-p.
s SO, Z sc (eXp. TO Woor1ockep,
sbs u m taccom). sundays
(all exp 10 WoonsockeC-7 56 a IN.
MIi.IVILI.E-5 So. 6 IS. : SO. . 5s. II 5s a
m: / az AIS. 5ts Sc. 9 56 p m. Sun
days. re a m. 5 b6. z RS y m.
g2a ehe IL 25 IL Sc m: t25. t4s.
s25.4 1874 ass 25. s. So 6 25.7 rs. 75s. s5s.
IL rs D m. Sundays--7 25. Z Sc. 3 25. IL ls
a m: ! 2s s25. 525. sc. 25. So, IS.
% IN.
woONsoCKET-55 5s. e35. 725. 7ss
sa5 o 25. o 5s, IL 25. ii 56 a m; / 25. l ~.
S25 4i6. 445. rs. 556. 625. 125. 5s.
ebs' II 25 m. Sundays %. SO. 8 IS.
II 95 n m: %. 25. 25. 6 se 72y. .tS
o Or n m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
Bath Cabinets for Sale.

New ivs stvie square Quaker Cabinet.
price e. each hest cabinets made fof tic
Price come IN and examine A. &l WEST.
MINsIER STREET, Roomt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
wssatyaro ns,srol sasEcH.

Leave Providence ttox Point Station)
for FALL RIVERS 80, 80. y 30
II 80 a m: l 30. 80 30. 80. 80 ~.
Sundays 80. 8 81 m; 80. 0 ". o'o
NEWPoRT-7 30. o 80. II 30 a m: 20.
30. 4 80. 80. rs 30 p m. Sundays ~.
q 20 a m: 80. s 80 p m.
WARREN. BRISTOL. and way sta
tions at 30. 30. 30 II 20 m; ! 50;
s30 4 I5. 4 20 (exp.). 30. 30. 30 and
iiso n IN. Sundays, 30. 3 20 m:
so S 30, s so y m
FIe,tri. cars leave Market l.nare.
providence. at Is. 10, IS. II IS n
NIL Is. 3 10. 90; 10. To- -, 10.
/ "a SIS and Is r m.
paturnInc connect with all trains
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02
RATLRo< DS
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
EASTERN DISTRICT.

A Time Table giving full information
as TO local and thro.sh train service
may be obtained at Providence station
and stations below:
vRovpsNcs DIVISION,
Train Service from prosideuee.
rorracfad 80 Tar 81 faoo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-02

Nsntion this Journsl. a. Adv. is inserted ss
our Contribution
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-03
Casey-Moore.

1t gives the HERALD great pleas
ure to record the marriage of Mr..
Arthur G. Moore and Miss Nellie
Casey, two of Boomers Ferry's most
popular young people. The cere-
mony was performed in Spokane
on Tuesday morning, Rev. Father
Curran officiating. The marriage
was TO have been performed at
Rathdrun, by Rev. Father Purcell
of that place and pastor of the
Catholic church here, but owing to
the illness of Father Purcell the
bridal couple had to proceed on t.
Spokane to have the nuptial knot
tied.
Mr.. Moore is one of the promi-
nent young business men of Bon
ners Ferry, while the bride, Miss
Nellie Casey, is the only daugher
of Mr. and Mrs. James Casey of the
Hotel Casey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casey will give a
reception to the BRIDE and groom at
the Hotel Casey this Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore returned
from Spokane today and are re-
ceiving the hearty congratulations
of their many friends. They will
reside in the residence recently
purchased by Mr.. Moore from Mrs.
Anna Clark. Mr.. Moore will con-
tinue to be associated with Mr..
Casey in conducting one of the
departments of the Hotel Casey.
The HERALD adds its congratu =
lations.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-03


Miss Diisy Dawson and Miss
-Als,Gx-saIIsa saa.sssa Isasa1ses .frcanGope-
land today.
DIR. T. A. Bishop and wife and
Mr.. w. l., Kinnear and family en-
joyed the delightful drive to the
Moyea last Sunday.
Mr.. Chas. S. Cole, of Chas. S.
Cole & Co., of Copeland, was visi-
ting his family here the fore part
of the week.
Coming Again The Georgia
Minstrels in one GRIND union with
the Georgia University Graduates.
You have at some time or other
seen the above company. But this
is the first season that you have
seen them il one company. And
it will pay you to investigate and
be convinced that these are the
original companies. Then go and
get seats and prepare for the most
ENJOYABLE evening you ever spent
in the opera house. There is free
band concert at 2:15 and 100 o. m.
Friday, August 10.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-03
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
Notice for publication.

U. Land ONCE, Occur d. Alene, Idaho,
May 2S 1900
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled An act for the sale of
timber lands in the states of California, Oregon
Nevada and Washington Territory as extended
Ia all Public Land States by act of August A.
1892,
JAMES McGREEVY,
of Standpoint, county of KoOtenai, state of
Idaho, has this day filed in this office his sworn
statement No. l5i. for the purchase OF the SEl4
of Section No. "a, in Township No. 80 q
R. ~. W. p. NJ. and will offer proof to show
that the land sought Is more valuable for ITS
timber or stone the for agriculture purposes, and
TO establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this office at Occur d
Alene, Idaho, on Tuesdsy, the 9TH day of August,
1900
He names as witnesses: Joseph May, Ben
Jamu +. Butler Lewis J. Howe. all OF Sand
point, Inaho, and Charles II. Murray of Spokane
Wash
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims IN this office on or before said 9TH
day of August, 1900. ID. II. BUDLONG,
62-S4 Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-03
To the Public.

This is to certify that we have
placed al accounts due us, in and
about Boomers Ferry, in the hands
of G. O'Callaghan who is authoriz-
ed to collect aud receipt for same.
All parties indebted to us will
please call on him and settle with
out delay. HOPKINS & REED,
Per E. A. Reed.
Dated, July "a, 1900.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-03
Passenger Trains Will soon run
on the Kootenai Valley Ry.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
The K. Y. Trains will not run on
through to Spokane-at least
not according to present plans.

The long-looked for vanished
ears on the Kootenai Valley Ry are
about TO make their appes rance,
according to Information received
at this office. Two coaches nave
been ordered and are expected
within ten days, and upon their
arrival q daily train service will be
established between Boomers Ferry
and Kuskonook. The work of bal
lasting the roadbed is now compile
ted and the steam shovel taken off.
MIR. T. }. Hollinger has rented |
the Godderis building and will re
move the partition between the two
front business rooms and double |
the size of his store He expects
also to double his stock Of goods.
The change will occur early next
week. Mr.. Hollinger will have
fine store and will make a speciality
of dry goods, department for
which he has demonstrated his
exceptional qualifications to handle.
He will also cary full lines of
furnishing goods, shoes, n1tions,
etc.
Father T. j. Purcell under
went an operation at the Sacred
Heart Hospital in Spokane on
Wednesday for appendicitis. His
many friends will hope for his
early recovery. The Bishop will
appoint some one to fill his place
during his absence.
Mr.. S. E. Henry, member of
the Republican county central COM
mittee, has been notified that there
will be a meeting of the committee
at Rathdrum on " e2nesday, Aug
ust Is.
MIR. Frank Godderis, the bar
Der, has rented his building to Mr..
T. J. Hollinger and intends loca-
ting at Whitewater, B. G. The
HERALD wishes him success.
-Messrs. A. J. Kent, Tom
Huston and l.. J. Hummer returned
. Sunday from a two-week's trip up
the MoyeG. They camped near the
International Line and examined
some mining prospects near there.
While they made no locations, thev
say the hunting and fishing was
fine and was worth the trip.
No better bargains are to be
found in Bonners Ferry than at
William Eaton's old reliable store.
MIR. Elmer Philbrick is back
from trip to the hill.
President Hill's special left
st. Paul yesterday.
Everything about the Kootenai
Trading Co.'S store presents bust
ness-hke appearance and Mr.. Van
Gasken, and his obliging clerk
Mr.. B. H. Walker, manage always
to be right up with the procession
: MIR. J. P. Beeler, of the Hotel
Beeler, visited Spokane during the
week, returning tomorrow.
The HERALD is in receipt of q
long list of press clippings, recon-.
mending George & Harris MINISTRIES
The company Is recommended tC
us as being first class.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-03
Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is given that the partner
ship of w. E. r. Brewster andE. E.
ellison, doing ageneral mer chandise
business at Leonis, Idaho, under firm
name of Brewster q ellison, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent,
and that w. K. r. Brewster will
settle all accounts and continue
the business.
Dated at Leonis, Idaho, July 3,
1900. w. K. r, BREWSTER.
l E. e. gibson.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-03

lite gives promise of soon taking on
rev life. The belief that the shut
ting down of the mines at Sylanite
over year ago was more due to a
freeze out" proposition than to
lack of merit in the mines seems to
be reaching a state of confirmation.
The Keystone Consolida ted Mining
Company has recently secured the
ownership Of the Juliaetta and the
Yankee Girl. they long ago ac-
quired the Goldflint. They now
own practically all the property on
the entire lead and are in posi-
ton to operate to advantage. 1t is
said that new and enlarged machin-
cry will shortly be erected and the
mines operated. Should this report
prove tue, Sylvanite will soon
again be lively camp.
There are 30 people in the
minstrel troup billed for this place
on the 10th. Get your seats early
at the Postoflice.
Drop into Win. Eaton's store
and look over the numerous lines
of goods carried. Mr.. Eaton will
make the prices right.
Mr.. A. j. Kent and family and
Mr.. WeIch and spending few days
up the river camping, al a point
near Katka.
Mr.. Dave Davis is up from
Copeland for a few days. Dave is
clerking for Chas, S. Cole & Co.
-rhe c. G. Mercantile Co.'S store
is filled up from floor to ceiling
with nice. seasonable goods, and in
every way presents a good az.
pearance.
Secretary Seehaver of the Re
publican Club has secured the
building opposite the Hotel Casey
the Heiber building-for club
headquarters.
Collector VIM. Ryan and fam
lily came in from Occur d. Alene
last Sunday, on their way to their
new home at Port Hill. They left
for Port Hill Tuesday morning.
Mrs. E. B. Whitley has been
seriously i'll for several days with
heart trouble. Her husband who
was in South Idaho was wired for
and arrived today.
Mrs. Samuel Copeland, wife OIL
Engineer Copeland, arrived from
Kansas City during the week.
The HERALD will be published
on Fridays hereafter.
MIR. @. Demorist. who is to bt
appointed K. V. line-man, is a re.
cent arrival with his family, il
Ronners Ferry.
Col. A. B. Baines is the hap
piest ma q in Spokane, or any 9th
) err city. A little daughter arrived
at the Baines' home last SUNDAY
night. Mother and child are dom,
nicely. The HERALD congratulates
:. Deputy Sheriff Carlton made
trip to Rathdluin this week.
Mr.. Frank Murray, clerk a
at the Beeler Hotel, has taken
vacation which be will spend will
his old friends, General and Mrs
Kaiser, over in the Boundar,
country.
All the good Colored perform
ers 10 the business have been Gale,
to perfect and complete the Georgi
Up-to Date Minstrels this season
i You will be right royalty entertain
t ed if you will take an evening o
and see this company. There ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-18
Electricity and Watches.
m tho New York SIM

Visitors to the Paris exposition have been
warned that they must guard against in
Jury to their timepieces when they inspect
the remarkable exhibition in the palace of
electricity This feature of the great fair is
certain to be very popular for the prac-
teal application of electricity to everyday
uses is too recent development of science
to have lost its novelty; and the exhibition
includes everything needed to illustrate the
progress of electrical discovery and the
present uses of electricity in the arts and
industries. There are large and small dyna-
mos by the score developing the subtle cur
rent; and there are parts of the building
into which watches cannot be carried with
out paralyzing their internal functions. In
other words, the intense magnetic force de-
veloped is all Dervading and magnetizes
any steel that comes within the range of
its influence. Watches should entirely or
work so poorly that they are useless.
If your excellent timepieceshould be over
taken by this calamity when you are visit
ing the palace of electricity. you might in
vestigate its delicate machinery with a
microscope without discovering the cause
of the trouble. But If you should touch
any part of the works with an ordinary
piece of steel the secret would be out. The
steel would adhere to the works. The steel
springs. needles and wheels, it would be
evident. having been turned into so many
magnates. wuold be too overburdened by the
new property to keep on recording time It
would be a case of paralysis One Of the
Paris newspapers records the affection thus
visited upon the fine chronometer of DR..
Luys, 1.-The well-known charity physician"
whose watch was put out of service within
five minutes after he entered the palace of
electricity.
There is fortunately a simple prescription
that will prevent the paralysis of chro-
nometers. Leave your watch in the safe t
your hotel the day you visit the great
electrical display at the exposition.