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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
The Modern Scientist.

In the olden times, said Professor
Rhys in recent address before the
British Association, scientist, after
once printing his views on n given
subject, stuck to them through thick
and thin, or, at most, limited himself
to changing the place of comma or
replacing an occasional and by but.
I'm this way not few great questions
affecting n6 inconsiderable portions of
the universe had been forever set at
rest" and large portion of the re-
mainder of the scientists life was FIRE.
quently devoted to defending his theo-
rles. "All that has been changed and
what now happens is somewhat as fol-
| lows: A b makes an experiment or
propounds what he calls a working
| hypothesis; but no sooner has A B
done so that g ID, who is engaged In
the same sort of research, proceeds to
improve on A b. This, instead of inn
| pelling A B to rush after G. ID with all
kinds of epithets and insinuations that
his character is deficient in all the
ordinary virtues of man, only makes
| him go to work again and see whether
he cannot improve on G DIS results,
and most likely he succeeds, for one
discovery leads to another. 1t is a
severe discipline, in which all display
of feeling is considered bad form. OF
course every now and then spirit OF
the ruder kind discards the rules Of
the game and attracts attention by
having fits of rad temper. But gen.
orally speaking, the rivalry goes on
quietly enough to the verge of mon
otony, with the net result that the
stock of knowledge Is increased"
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able to maintain speed Of, say only
twenty miles an hour against a strong
wind, aerial navigation by the balloon
type of alrsh!p will have an enormous
stride in these closing days of the CEN
tury. Enough has been accomplished
to render the further trials of Count
Zeppelins costly and carefully thought
: out design n matter of worldwide in
terest.
The idea upon which Count Won Yep
pelins success, so far attained, ap-
pears to be based, is that the envelope
or outer portion of the balloon should
be of such material as to hold the con-
tanned gas for as long period as pos
sible. The difficulty has not been the
making of gas in great quantities nor
the buoyant power of large volumes
suitably contained but its retention in
the envelope or receiver. Acting upon
this idea, the Count has produced Il
material which would hold the hydro
gen. the buoyant element being the
llghtest substance known, for five
weeks without appreciate loss.
The cigar-shaped envelope has ca
pacity of 1000 cubic metres of this
gas tohe metre equal to 3937 inches).
The exterior of the balloon is covered
with n protective surface of pegamoid
and silk. The total weight of the ship
and crew Is estimated not to exceed
10000 pounds. The ship when COM
pleted resembles n huge cigar, made
chiefly of aluminium. 1t Is 415 feet
long, and the cylinder proper is forty
feet In diameter. The total depth,
including the gondolas in which the
passengers sit, is about eighty feet.
The framework of this huge cylin-
der consists of aluminium bands,
twenty-four in number. The interior
of the cigar is divided by sixteen YER
tical ribs into seventeen compart-
ments, each of which contains an in
dependent balloon, made of n material
which the manufacturer calls "ballon.
in." The first ascent was to have
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

started. ] had steered the airship
around and was heading directly for
this pontoon. when, in coming down
somewhat from the elevation we had
been floating at, the gas began to es-
cape from one of the balloons.
"This threw the point of the airship
much lower than l was prepared for,
and our descent became too rapid.
II threw out some ballast and
worked the rudder that changes the
air ships plane and direction. but 1t
was of no use. The machine had too
great an impetus. and the descent was
unavoidable"
Opinion in general is somewhat un-
settled.
OF course. the decisive trial has not
yet been made, for the machine is still
in the experimental stage. though an
undoubted step toward the achieve
ment of aerial flight has been made.
How characteristic of this fighting
age it is that the moment It seems
likely that the upper air has been
made accessible to mankind the first
questions asked are: How can we get
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

No other gown takes the place of the
well fitted princess That becomes sim
pie or elaborate as the material is sim
pie or costly. The admirable May
Manton model illustrated in the large
engraving is Of cashmere in the new
rich red known as dahlia, with trim
ming of black applique and small but
tons, but Henrietta in any color,
French flannel, challie and host of
other materials can be substituted.
The fronts are fitted with single
darts, hidden beneath the trimming,
but curve to give n graceful outline.
The back includes both slde-baclis and
under-arm cores that fit to n nicety
without being overnight. Below the
waist line is an inverted pleat that
allows of additional fulness in the
skirt and adds greatly to the stylish
effect. The sleeves are two-seamed in
correct style. the lower edges being
heightened, faced and turned back TO
form slightly flaring cuffs. At the
neck is a high collar with turnover
portions attached.
To cut this gown for a woman of
medium size nine and half yards of
material. twenty-one inches wide, six
and half yards twenty-seven inches
wide, or four and three-quarter yards
forty-four inches wide, Will be re-
quired.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

shown. the material is nainsook, WIN
trimming of beading, through which
ribbon is run, the arms-eyes being nm
ished with sleeve frills of needlework,
but dimlty, lawn and all the range OF
familiar wach stuifs are equally ap-
proprlate.
The apron is shaped with front ana
back portions and is fitted by means OF
shoulder and under arm seams. AT
the upper edge are laid tiny tucks,
which give the bolero effect and below
which the fulness falls in soft folds TO
the hem of the skirt. The trimming
is applied over the upper edge and the
base of the tucks. Tho apron Is closed
mt the back with buttons and button
holes At the lower edge Is deep
hem that can be hemstitched or sim
ply trimmed, as preferred. At the
arms-eyes, forming an epaulette-like
finish, are graduated frills that are
wider Mt the shoulder and narrow be-
meath the arms.
To cut this apron for Il girl of six
years of age two and quarter yards
of material thlrty-six inches wide will
be required, with two yards Of bead
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

tapering effect to the figure. The neck
Is finished with n regulation turnover
collar that forms notches with the
fronts, which roll back to form lapels
In coat style. The sleeves are two
scanned, finished only with stitching at
cuff depth. The basque is closed at the
front with small tailor buttons and
buttonholes.
To cut this basque for a woman of
medium size four and one-elghth yards
of material twenty-one inches wide,
two yards forty-four inches wide, or
one and five-eighth yards fifty inches
wide, will be required.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

The second trial of Count Zeppe-
Inns colossal airship is described in
press reports from Friedrichshafen as
being a notable success. After rising
to height of about two thousand feet,
the vessel remained poised at that
level for three-quarters of an hour. 1t
then made series of tacks. and went
through certain turning maneuvers,
aftefward travelling with the wind in
what is described as "a generally cir
cular direction" for about six miles,
the velocity of the wind at this time
being about eight miles an hour. 1t is
said that later. in n freshenng breeze.
the air ship turned and "made head
way" against the wind. Eventually
the vessel descended with great ease
and steadiness to the lake" and was
towcd to its shelter The stability and
steering powers of the arship are de-
scrlbed as being excellent.
IL the above reports are correct, we
still know as little about the actual
practical value of Count Zeppelin's
machines as we did before. 1t has
been proved merely that an arship
of this kind can ascend. maintain its
equilibrium, and be navigated in any
desired direction, provided the wind
does not much exceed the strength of
a gentle breeze. 1t has yet to be
shown that in stronger winds, say c.
from twenty to fifty miles an hour,
this airshlp can perform the same cvo-
lutons. If it should show that it is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

mp there and fight? Shall we be able to
drop dynamite and lyddite from the
skies upon the ships and cities of our
enemies?
Zeppelin has without doubt filed
France with new hopes and England
with new fears. An invasion of Britain
by airships appears as distinct pos
sibility. The battle of Dorking may be
fought in the clouds, and 'perfidious
Albion" may cease to rule the waves"
by reason of her failure to rule the
atmosphere. On the other hand. sec
ond successful siege of Paris may be
made impossible by the airship's aid
in bringing new supplies of food to
its defenders.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

in motion against the air in order to
forwards and backwards in spite of
the extra resistance of the water. This
experiment was eminently successful,
the boat being driven in either dlrec-
ton at the rate of nearly ten miles an
hour
The cost of the device to Count Yep
pelin before the first fight was some
thing like 100000. Even one charge
of hydrogen gas for the balloon costs
in the neighborhood of $2500. The
Count is now man of seventy, and
lives at the castle of Ebersberg, near
Constance, on the German side.
He served in the German army dur
ing the French war and 1t Is said that
no small part of his inspiration in bal
looming was derived from his expert
ence as scout on n dangerous trip
during that war, and by the desire to
see better methods of obtaining infor-
nation. 1t is believed that balloon
which can be directed at will-can
maintain its equilibrium and descent
together without danger to the life of
occupants or to the structure-has
been last attained.
Count Won Zeppelin is satisfied with
the performance of his airship.
In conversation with n New York
Herald correspondent he said 1t had
been proved that it was absolutely
under the control of the steering ap.
paratus.
Thls appAratus. by the WAY. WAS moi
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

Il was seen that II was more than like
ly to be success.
The motive power of the big airshlp
is furnished by four screws or pro-
pellers attached to the sides of the
cigar, actuated by two Daimler mo-
tors of fifteen horsepower each, and
capable of turning at the rate of 1900
revolutions per minute. These pro-
pellers are made with blades of alum
inum. The action of such propellers
on air not being sufficiently well
known to the inventor and his friends.
various experiments had to he carried
out with them. One of these was to
attach them to n boat resting on the
water of Lake Constance and set them
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
a most perfect order on the first as

In most perfect order on the first as
cent.
One of the two rudders below the
machine. at the stern, would not work
freely. Thus, instead of moving par
allel with each other, the rudders fire.
quently formed an angle.
This defect hampered Count Won
Zeppelin very much indeed.
1t is to this fault that he attributes
the general movement noticed in the
trial toward the left, for at no time
did the machine make Il decided flight
to the right
The Count also remarked that his de.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

BILE May Manton model here illustrated
includes all the latest features, and is
well adapted to all the seasons cloths,
cheviots and the like; but as shown is
of camers hair zibeline in deep warm
tan.
The fronts are curved to give n
graceful rounded figure and are fitted
with single darts. The backs include
side-backs and under-arm cores, and
can be trusted to give the desired
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
AN HoNoRED SCOTSMAN.

Donald Gordon, the Queens New High.
land Attendant.
The London Graphic says: Consta-
BILE Donald Gordon, of Motherwell, has
just been appointed to the post Of
Highland Attendant to the Queen.
Gordon was summoned before Her
Majesty, at Balmoral, on Thursday
last, and receiving the left
Motherwell to take up his duties. He is
twenty eight years of age, and has been
connected with the Lanarkshire Con-
stabulary in Motherwell for the past
four years. 1t may be mentioned that
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

The apron that is attractive at the
same time that 1t protects the gown is
a necessity to every well dressed little
girl. The pretty May Manton model
here shown is essentially useful at
the same time that it is dainty and
smart, and includes the bolero sugges-
tlon that is a feature of the season and
so becoming to childish figu, 5. As
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
What Little Girls Wear.

Little girls wear great deal Of serge
when they discard wash frocks as the
season advances. There Is little change
in the style Of making up such a gown.
The old-time sailor collar blouse with
its shield divides custom with the
serge suit which has plain jackets and
skirt. This last requires shirt waist.
These are the usual models for school
suits
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Flounced white Petticoats.

Frq,ch women have always been very
partial to white petticoats, trimmed
with much flounclng and many yards
of lace, and once more they are becom-
ing fashionable. and are ousting the
silk ones from the popularity they
have so long enjoyed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

launching, and special precautions in
the way of snoring and timbering
were carried out. Th" curious-looking
structure went into the water without
the slightest difficulty, and fioated
within an inch of the calculated
draught. The length of the new bow
is seventy-five feet, and the launching
weight was nearly 500 tons.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
For n Girl nfTweIye.

A school girl wears froclI Of Scotch
tartan in dark green and deep blue and
black. 1t is made up on the straight,
not ON the hem, where scanty dounce
is set ON like a "cut skirt" A band
of black velvet covers the join. The
bodice buttons up the back. In front
v u bloused considerably. About the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
A POWERFUL ICE BREAKER.
A New Nose Has Been Put on tho Unique
Russian Graft.

The ice-breaker Ermack, which was
built last year by Messrs. Armstrong,
whitworth & Co., from the designs Of
Admiral Makaroff, for the Russian
navy. was recently returned to New
castle, in order that the hull might
be heightened and the form OF her
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Heroes and Biorraphers,

She-"Tell you the truth, Alfred. I
do not believe in heroes"
He-"That's funny. If you had said
you didn't believe the people who write
their biographies, l should have
thought nothing of it."-Boston Tran
script
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

aided, the structure would have been
unable TO maintain an upright posi-
ton, and therefore large steel pom
toon was built, and securely riveted to
the sides of the bow. Ballast was
carefully placed, to prevent any ten
dency of the bow. TO tip during the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Trying TO Fool the Bachelors.

When there is party all of the
married men get together SO they can
fool the old bachelors and pretend how
jolly they are.--New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

shoulders II is cut out to show deep
yoke and collar Of tafreta silk, light
blue in color. This is bordered with
black velvet, and it continues down to
the belt. The sleeve terminates in a
cuff. with two bands of black velvet
on IL,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
THE AIRsHIp AT FULL SPEED.

October, 1890. but the
piled did not I'LL the re-
Ind the first ascent did
|ntn July 2 1900. when
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

AA Aluminium points; length, from A
to A, 4l5 feet.
b 0 A ring with spokcs similar to those
OF n bicycle wheel.
&C Compartments or balloons.
ID ID Portions OF the outer covering,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

The soung woman who proposes
marriage Is only trying to make =
name for herself.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
SIGNAL BALLOON USED AT THE RECENT
GERMAN MANEUvERs.

The device is shown herewith. 1t has
the feature of the balloon and the kite.
and, it is said, can be sent up or
brought In for the changing of the
signals in quick order.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
A Eayoritc Fur.

Black fox showing few white hairs
is reported as one of the fayorlte furs
for boas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

Gordon has previously been in the
service of the Queen, having been for
considerable time mounted messen.
ger to Her Majesty. His father has
also been for long period in the
Queens private service. Gordon's fel,
low constables presented him before
leaving with dressing case and other
articles as token of their esteem.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
EE
zz2S aA8J
the E@I@TS OF fNShlON.

New York City.-The comfort and
convenience of the basque that can be
worn with or without an additional
wrap requires no urging. The admira-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Kite and Balloon.

A feature of the recent German man.
euvers was the use of the signal bal
loon for the transmission of orders.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
New Implement For Soldiers.

An implement to be added to the
soldiers kit, which can be used as O
spade. pick-axe or saw and also as q
shield for protection from bullets, has
been invented by the Earl of Wemyss
1t IL said that the contriyance is tt
be adopted By the British army.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

bow altered. The vessel has, therefore,
been cut i'm two, as much of the bow
being removed as possible without
placing the boat in dry dock. The sec
ond stage in the operations has just
been reached, and the launching of the
new bow successfully carried out. The
new bow is of such shape that, I'M
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14

scent happened earlier than he intend
ed.
my aIm," he said. twas to return
TO THE hoating pentoon whence We
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-22
TRAVELLING MEN
AND TIE TRUSTS

A Baltimore Asa'd Press dispatch says
Theodore Marburg, the Mrs. MalaproI
Of the Republican trnst party. made an
other bad break today and ono That ba'
thrown the leaders into a stew.
Mr.. Marburg's firm is one Of the big
gest in the tobacco trust and Mr.. Mar
burg is an Official in that organization.
He lie also theoretical politician and
has just finished series Of articles on
expansion, Mr.. Marburg spoke at a
meeting Of the commercial travellers or
ganization today. lie said:
IL have little consolation to offer the
travelling man. There is nothing that at
present Indicates his rehabilitation.
"To talk OF abolishing trusts IN as idle
as 10 talk OF abOlishing newspapers Or Uf
breaking up the great trunk lines snd
restoring the many small systems that
previously existed.
The trust was born primarily OF the
fierse competition between American
manufacturer. II the tariff in any way
condnced to il, il was only by bnilding
up manufacturers in America and pro-
viding the conditions for the competi-
ton. IL was the competition. not the
tariff, which produced the trust.
"rhe saving OF the, salaries of travel.
ing salesmen Is only one Of the many
economies affected by tn 80 great bust.
ness consultations. / have been tray.
cling man myself and know the eco
Bolnic waste involved in devoting ones
TINA to tho eala M N narfipular articla
in competitor with hundreds OF others
whose time is exclusively employed in
the Uffer o, similar articles
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-22

public life, They all know that, what
ever he does, it win be something orig.
inal. Later; He has refused.
AAe
The Portland horse cannery is to shut
down.
prominent Salem Republican de-
fends Mark Hanna for three columns.
DeienseEof Mark and abuse Of Agunialdo
constitutes two.thirds Of the Republican
campaign The other one-ihird is prom
ises OF prosperity.
eeA
Wonder 4 Bentley & Co. OF Wash.
lngton will build the Salem postonice.
Il Is charged they get nine-tenths OF all
the government contracts.
One day the statepman had the Salem
Woolen Mill closing down because IL
had 30 much stock accumulated that un-
less Mckinley was elected II could not
run. That statement would not bear
investigation 80 IL announces that the
mill win run whether Bryan is elected
or not.
Threatened with an attack" and
threatened with complication OF dis
eases" are phrases the medical doctors
find IL very profitable to employ at
times. These words carry an impress
siYe weight of wisdom that helps out the
bill Immensely.
II liberal promises can carry Oregon
for the Republicans, Mckinley will get
big vote. Here is one from tho Salem
Statesman; II Mckinley is elected three
weeks from next Tuesday, Tillcmook
County will probably get railroad next
year, and Southeastern Oregon three or
four Of them. And Salem will surely
not be missed by all Of the new roads.
. 90
Hon. Frank Paxton is proper man
10 present the Republican cause as elec.
tor. He has been attorney Of the text
book trust that has robbed the people OF
Oregon for the past twenty years 10 the
deteriment Of tax xpsyers, and schools,
q q
II Mckinley Is reelected Oregon will
want 10 elect sound.money senator.
II Bryan is elected the Republican
legislature will need TO elect one. In
either event there is no room for a
Mitchell.
After Charley Moores called his
brother federal oilice-holder traitors for
electing the fnaion ticket at Portland,
he must now got In good graces by
eulogizing Mark Hanna.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-22
Careless Hunter.

From Jefferson Reviev.
Some careless hunter fred a load Of
shot through an open door Of Lee Mil.
ler's residence the other day, barely
missing little son of that gentleman,
who was standing in the doorway, and
shattering a mirror hanging on the wall.
Hunters have also killed a $40 sheep
and crippled a fac COW belonging to
Lee.
A fine Jersey COW owned by Geo. FL
lott was shot by some one, though not
badly injured. Is II any wonder the
farms are covered with trespass motto IS
and numerous arrests are being made2
The only thing 10 be regretted is that
the law provides no punishment ade-
quate for such criminal carelessness.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-22

take pleasant herb drink, the next
morning feel bright and my COM
plexion is better. My doctor says it
acts gently on the stomach, liver and
kidneys, and is y pleasant laxative, 1t
10 made Of herbs, and Is prepared as
easily as tea. II is called Lanes Medi-
cine. All druggists sell it at 25c. and 80
cts. Lanes Family Medicine moves the
bowels each day. II you cannot get it,
send for free sample. Address, Orator
F. Woodward, Leroy, N. Y,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-22
A SALEM
NEWSPAPER WORKER

John w. Veatch has severed his con.
nection with the Salem Journal and ac-
cepted position on Roseburg Review.
John is one Of the best rustlers In the
valley, and while we shall miss the oc-
casional glimpses Of his genial phiz, we
congratulate the Review on securing his
services. Jefferson Review,
Mr.. Yeatch left Sunday evening for
his new field. He has been with THR
IoURsAL for nearly a year and has
proven himself a reliable and competent
business man, faithful and industrious.
lie was born in Salem and enjoys the
confidence and good will Of all he has
had dealings with. In this respect he lie
like the whole Veatch family.