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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
BIG GLASS BOTTLES
Stand Six Feet High and will Hold Forty
five Gallons Each.

The biggest glass bottles ever made
in the world were turned out recently
in the plant of the Illinois Glass Com.
pany, at Alton.
The biggest glass vessel ever made
up to this time was fashioned in the
glass works in Alton, and was of the
type known commercially as a lear
boy" being glass bottle of twenty
gallons capacity, surrounded by a
wooden box. Some of the most skillful
OF the blowers conceived the idea of
making a big bottle for exhibition at
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
The "Hock wine" type Was chosen and
a large wooden mold was built in which
to blow the big bottle.
Several bottles were made during the
first attempts, mold being used to
give shape and the not glass being
blown inside of the mold.
AlopZo Miller made the first bottle.
o 5her glass blowers then strOve to out
do him and attempted to make q big
bottle without mold in order to give
| it greater size. Valentine Reininger.
Jesse SteeIman and John Metz under
took the task, and with only shaper
| to fashion the bottoms they blew ves-
sells capable of holding forty five gal
Ions each. 1t was task of one hour
| to make each bottle.
Forty pounds of molten glass were
drawn from the furnace, and shaped
on the end of long blowpipe. In or
der to accomplish the feat the glass had
to be reheated many times in the fur
| mace as it was being blown IN plastic
state to the size and shape desired.
Many unsuccessful attempts to form
F., the big bottles were made before CON-
plete success was met.
! All the air used in blowing the bot
Ties made, about II 900 cubic inches in
teach, was supplied from the lungs OF
the blowers who were making them
one man blowing il bottle alone. The
chief difficulty lay in keeping the NECK
O the bottle hot and plastic, as it was
cooled quickest by the iron blowpipe
Many bottles were made, but most o.
them were spoiled in the operation aIt
were discarded. The four perfect on
which have been preserved for exhibi
ton stand nearly six feet high and ar
iabout sixteen inches aero & at the bot
toms.
: The making of these big bottles
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07

recognized as masterful feat in the
glass blowing trade. Glassblowers from
all parts of the country have taken
great interest in the experiment and
the makers of the bottles have receiv
ed many inquiries as to their methods.
1t is a new line for rivalry as it was
heretofore considered impossible to
make such big bottles because of the
difficulty in the way of the blowers
handling such large mass of molten
glass.
Valentine Reininger, one of the old
est blowers in the Alton factories, Is
counted one of the most skillful in the
country. He has fashioned many Curl
GUS works in glass and is an artist in
his trade. The three men who sue
ceeded best with the big bottles-Steel-
man, Metz and Miller-are proficient
masters of their trade.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
Suicide Prevented

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many. A run down
system, or dependency invariably
precede suicide and something has
been found that will prevent that con-
ditiOn which makes suicide likely. A t
the first thought of self destruction
take Electric Bitters. 1t being great
tonic and nervine will strengthen the
nerves and build up the system. It's
also great stomach, liver and kid
ney regulator. Only soc. Satisfaction
guaranteed by B. F. Hughes, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
EDISoN's FIRST INVENTION.
1t Caused Him TO Give Up lob and
Seek Other Fields.

A statement that has been going th'
round of the press of late relative tt
the great number of inventions patent
ed by Thomas A. Edison makes M
mention of his first labor saving de-
vice, which, though it cost him dearly
was never sent to the Patent Office OF
placed upon the market, though it did
the work for which it was designed
perfectly.
Theinvention forgotten by all save
a few old telegraph operators and the
wizard himself, was thought out in the
days when Mr.. Edison earned his daily
bread operating the Boston New York
night wire of what is now the Western
Union Telegraph Company. The pay
was not particularly large, but the
work was light, so light that New Y York,
in order to make sure that the man on
the Hub end of the wire was attending
to business, arranged for him to call up
every hour after midnight, give his Of
fetal call and sign, it being argued that
this would keep him awake. 1t. did
keep Edison awake for a few weeks.
Then he set about utilizing his spare
time on device which would beat the
''smart ones' that ruled the New York
Office.
The result was all that could be ex
pected from Mr.. EdisOn's successes in
later life. 1t was an arrangement of
battery with clock and a circuit
breaking instrument which at the pro-
per time would give New York the
looked for signals. For weeks it was
the marvel of Mr. Edison 3 friends that
he got along with so little sleep. Then
the denouement came in the form of
a call for Boston from New York with
a very important message. Though
Boston had signaled but few minutes
before, it was found impossible to
raise" that city when it was neces
sary to send the message. Nearly an
hour later the New Y ork operator was
away when the circuit was
opened and the sounder gave off "Bn.
Ed. o. K" Immediately the call for
Boston was renewed, but no answer
came for an hour, when the magic signal
was again repeated. All night long
the wire was watched, and when morn
ing came the manager at Boston was
asked to explain the mystery.
The manager, canny Scot, kne W a
thing or two, or at least he thought he
did, and without saying word to any
body, examined the clock and Edison s
locker, finding there the tell-tale wires
and mechanism. That night, when
the future wizard" showed up for
work, he found that the manap er had
decided to give him "30''-which in
talk spells discharged.
Edison knew we'll enough what he
was discharged for, and 80 left the next
day for New York and the career
which has since made his name a
household word the world over
Ledger.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
What Did She Mean 2

She-And are you really so much
better since you returned from yonr
trip abroad
He-Yes, indeed! I'm quite anoth-
er man. | assure you.
She-Well, Pm sure all your friends
will be delightful to hear it.-Chicago
News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus mere scratch, il gni-
ficant cuts or puny boils have paid
the death penalty. 1t is wise to h We
Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy.
It's the best Salve On earth and wi
prevent fatality, when burns. sores,
ulcers and piles threaten. Only 25c at
B. F. Hughes drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07

lazy liver may be only a tired liver, or
starved liver. A stick Is all right for the
back of lazy man. But 1t would be saw
age as well as stupid thing to beat weary
man or a starving man because he Jagged in
his work. SO in treating the tagging liver it
drugs. In ninety nine cases out of hundred
a torpid or sluggish liver is but a symptom
of an ill-nourished body, whose organs are
weary with overwo ork Let yoar liver alone.
Start with the stomach and its allied organs
of digestion and nutrition. Put them in pro
per working order, and see how quickly
your liver will become active and energetic.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has
made many marvellous cures of silver trou-
BILE" by its wonderful control of the organs
of digestion and nutrition. 1t restores the
normal activity of the stomach, increases the
secretions of the blood making glands,
cleanses the system from poisonous accu-
mutations, and so relieves the liver of the
burdens imposed upon it by the detection of
other organs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
RUN OF HARD LUCK.

Deshler (Ohio) Flag: Jimmy Collier,
the milk man, has had plenty OF tough
luck this spring by having three COWS
die from eating clover, while the fourth
came very near going the trip.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
Something Doing in the Country.

AN IRRIGATION ENTERPRISE.
Chillcothe (Ohio) News-Advertiser:
The fountain in the Jail yard in being
repaired.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
A GENTLEMANLY DENTIST.

Wilson IN. C.) Daily News: DIR. j..
IL. Newbury, formerly OF Warsaw,
Comes to US we'll recommended as a
first class dentist and high-toned
gentleman.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07

Coal is the question of the day. Many
must burn wood. The axe may slip.
Have bottle of Victor Linament. 1t
is noble remedy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
DON'T BET ON YOUR WATCH.
Advice Of a JeweIer Who Has Had Many
Wagers to Decide.

In. the windows of nearly all the big
retail jewelry stores downtown are
chrOnometers. In fact, the chronome-
ter has become the most valuable part
of the window display.
Two prosperous looking men, after
comparing their watches the other day
with one of these chronometers. were
seen inside. the store and a few min
utes later to reappear. AS they did 80
one of the men passed roll of bills to
the other. Then they laughed, shook
hands and separated.
The jeweler stood inside and smiled.
cts funny" he said to Sun re-
porter, "how many people there are
in the world who have the betting
fever and how foolishly they risk their
money. Those two men are samples.
Before the day is over I've no doubt
half dozen more will be in to get me
to decide similar bets. Every day we
have some.
"What did they bet on? Why, on
the nearness of their watches to the
correct time. OF course, two men who
make such bet have the betting hunch
to begin with. Then they're also stuck
on the watches they carry.
"There was the difference of two Sec
Onds between the watches in the case
you just noticed, but on that $25
changed hands. I've known it to be
as high as a hundred.
1.-THE difference between any two
watches is rarely less than half sec
Ond. It's generally more. But when
a bet is made men generally want the
jeweler to decide, and. of course, we're
always willing. guess quite few
thousand have changed hands on my
decisions by this time.
"a man will get watch abroad and
pay big money for 1t. He'll meet a
friend who has bought one of the
crack American watches, and if they're
got the sporting instinct a bet will
almost Invariably follow comparison
of the watches.
perhaps both men have set their
watches that day or the day before. and
50 are willing to wager all the money
they we got with them, and that's often
a big roll.
"When one of them finds that his
watch. instead of being almost with
the chronOmeter, is. say, 25 seconds
ont he's the most surprised man in the
world.
IA man who bets on watch, although
he may think he's betting on the sur
est thing in the world, ls betting on
more uncertain than a race.
horse You can tel! generally when
the horse isn't going to run well, but
you can't tell that about your watch.
81 wouldn't bet on the correctness of
my time from here to the next block.
In inst that distance the handspring
might develop the weakness that no
test thus far devised can detect when
it's made, and your watch is off. Then
you lose your money if you re foolish
enough to bet on what you thought
was a sure thing. IN ew York Sun.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07

LIMITED SUPPLY OF PARENTS.
Watseka GIL Republican,: Mrs. Eu.
gene Thomas, of Chicago, spent a few
days here last week with her only par
ents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
BARD OF AVON ILL.

Lamont (Iowa) Patriot: Mr.. Will
Shakespeare has been oD the sick list
for the last week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
DeIicateIy Put

Why do you call him aphonograph ?"
because a phonograph talks much,
and so does fool. Chicago Evening
Pest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07

VIOLATED THE CURFEW LAW.
Wesleyan (Ohio) Transcript: Mabel
Austin stayed out with MAY Armstrong
Monday night.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
PULLING A POST.

have a slipknot, drop over the post.
Then stand a plank about 21a feet long
under the chain, the upper end near
the post, the end on the ground farther
from post than the upper end. By
starting the team the post will be
drawn out. Throw post in the wagon
and hitch to next post, proceeding in
this way until load is made.-C.
Beatty, in Farm and Home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the mone7 if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c. jan FL
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
FARM srRAYED AWAY.

Heldelburg (Minn.) Leader: Ed
Dahlky, of Jordon, was looking alter
his farm in this country.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07

indispensable in teethlng. produces
refreshing sleep, guIets the nerves and
digests food for baby. Test Victor
Infants Relief and be convinced.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07
HOW TO PULL POSTS.
Here Is n Way That Has Been Used
for Years with Most Crafty
ing Success.

To pull post, back the farm wagon
up near it, fasten a chain to hinge or
body, and the other end, which should
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-07

Don't blame the breed if your hens
do not lay. If your methods are
wrong the hens need pity rather than
eenSure.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
SEVERE ATTACK OF GRIP
Cured by One Bottle Of chambcriain's
Cough Remedy.

when had an attack Of the grip last
winter the second oneD | actually cured
myself with one bottle Of Chamberlain's s
Cough Remedy" says Frank W. Perry,
Editor Of the Enterprise, Shortsville, N.
Y. This is the houest truth. at times
kept from coughing myself to pieces by
taking teaspoonful Of this remedy. and
when the coughing spell would come on
at night | would take a dose and it
seemed that in the briefest interval the
cough would pass off and | would go to
sleep perfectly free from cough and its
accompanying pains. To say that the
remedy acted as a most agreeable sur
Prise is putting it very mildly. had no
idea that It would or could knock out the
grip, simply because had never tried it
for such a purpose. but il did, and it
seemed with the second attack Of cough
ing the remedy caused it to not only be
Of less duration, but the pains were far
less severe, and had not used the con-
tents Of one bottle before Mr.. Grip had
bid me adieu." For sale by all drug
gists. 4l-47
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
ELIGIBILITY OF VOTERS.
Important Communicates from City
Attorney Bcali.

Rocky Ford. Colo. March l6. 1908.
To tho Members Of tho Board Of Regis
;ra,ion:
Gen;lemen:-ln order that tho regissra-
ton for tho coming election may DO uni
form and regular. ! desire TO offer tho
following s;s;omon, Of tho law on this
subject:
a constitutional amendmon, adopted
last November requires voter TO ba a
citizen Of tho United States and a resi-
den, Of tho state 2 months Immediately
preceding tho election a, which no offers
TO vote. Therefore. tho law as Il now 10
doas no; porni, any ono to vote who has
declared his intention to become citizen
until ho has taken ou; his final papers and
actually become citizen and q voter
mus. posses tho following qualifications:
|. He mus; DO 2 years Of age.
2. He mus; DO citizen Of tho United
States.
5. Ho mus, have resided in tho state
ono year Immediately preceding tho olee-
ton at which ho offers 10 vote.
4. Ho mus, have resided In tho county
90 days and In tho ward 10 days.
This Is tho first registration had since
NO have had our house numbering CON-
plotted. Section is Of tho election laws.
as given in tho pamphlets. provides sha;
in registering voters you must give tho
number or name Of stree. and number Of
house. II known. Of each voter.
Respectfully submitted.
r. S. Boall.
City Attorney.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
The State Canal Blunder.

There is little doubt that II it were
practicable the house would recall the
bill appropriating $4,000 for the con-
struction of State Canal No. /. which has
gone to the senate. Reflection and in
quiry into the facts have shown that the
measure is unwise from every point OF
view.
1t was condemned by commission OF
competent men appointed number OF
years ago to investigate the project. The
report Of that commission stands as a
monument to Senator Boyd's industry
and knowledge Of irrigation. So conyinc-
ing were facts and his arguments that
the scheme was abandoned. Its revival
at this time is simply for the purpose Of
promoting doubtful investments in land
lying under the line Of the proposed canal.
In the answer filed by the attorneys
representing Colo'a ado in the defense to
the suit brought by Kansas against this
state to prohibit irrigation in the Arkan-
sas valley the abandonment Of this canal
is stated in support Of the denial that the
state of Colorado is engaged in irrigation.
Because Of this answer the attorneys
representing Kansas have given notice
that they intend to apply to the supreme
court for permission TO file an amended
complaint making certain private irriga-
tors defendants. II this bill is passed 1t
will stand as refutation Of the state
ments made in the answer filed by our
attorneys. and they will have to admit to
the court that the abandonment alleged
by them was not genuine.
Every lawyer in our state senate will
recognize at onco that this would put the
state and its attorneys in a bad attitude
before the court and cast cloud Of sus-
pieion over all they might say or do.
Nothing could justify or excuse an act Of
the legislature which would so complcate
and cripple the defense which Colorado
has set up TO the grave and menaeing
litigation by which the agricultural in
terests OF the entire Arkansas valley arc
threatened.
The project is furthermore impractical
bic. for $4,000 would not be anywhere
near enough to construct tho canal. and
even II future legislatures should make
additional appropriations for its compile
ton. Il would DO q dry ditch at last
Senator Boyd showed eonelusiysly that
there was no, enough available water to
supply tho proposed canal. no,wi,hs,and-
ing at that time tho state had an option
on the Twin Lakes reservoir. Since then
the option in question has boon lost, and
the Twin Lakes reservoir Is controlled by
a private company. Il follows beyond
controversy that tho money expended
upon the canal would DO thrown away
Denver Republican.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
Beauty and Ssrcuxsh

Arc desirable. You arc strong and
vigorous. whom your blood is pare. Many
nay. rnos;-wonen. fail TO properly d.
ges; their food. and so become pale. SAL
low. thin and weak. while tho brightness.
freshness and beauty Of tho skin and
complexion. depart Remedy this un-
pleasant evil. by eating nourishing food.
and taking small dose Of Herbino af,ar
each meal. 70 digest wha; you have eaten.
SOC at Hereford & Awards. AI-A7
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
Change In the Coal and Transfcs
Business.

Having bought out tho Larnore &
Wilson firm. will annex same to my
business. have also secured tho SER
vices Of Mr.. @. E. tarmore. Of tho late
firm Of Lsrrnoro & Wilson. | will bc in
my now Office. one door north of tho r.
w. English Lumber Co. on March 90 or
as soon thereafter as arrangements can
be made.
| respectfully solicit continuance Of
the patronage enjoyed by tho late firm Of
Larmoro & Wilson. George r. Daring.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
Building Association Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Rocky Ford
|. o. o. F. Building association will be
held on Monday. April 9Th at z:5o p. m.
at their hall. All members are requested
to attend. as there is business Of impor-
tanee to come before said meeting.
4o-&5 j. c. Gracey, Pres.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
ttcrbjuc Curcs

Fever and Ague. A dose will usually
stop chill, a continuance always cures.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Stroud. Midlothian. Texas.
May 81. 1899. writes: we have used
Herbine in our family for eigh, years. and
found Il tho best medicine we have ever
used for la grippe. bilious fever. and ma
laria." SOC at Hereford & Awards.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
You Have Seen

Or. Caldwoil's Syrup Popsin advertised
for months. bu, have you ever tried ~
II not. you do no, know what an ideal
stomach remedy Il Is. A SOC bottle will
show you its great nori,s as a euro for
constipation. indigestion and sick head
ache. A. Hereford & Awards S4-46
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
Election Judges.

Ward No. Geo. E. Preble. Ford
Stewart, F. NJ. Clark.
Ward No. 2.-Horaee Amos. @. w.
Higgins. 1. W. Babeoek.
Ward No. ST.. p. Kerr. W. H. Hiekox.
]. +. Roth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03

Saturday there was wealth Of happi-
moss among tho ladies Of tho Rocky Ford
country. Tho ,hree millinery openings
Thedo & Co.'s. Miss Clino's and Miss
Gobin's-woro tho een;ars Of attraction,
All roads led to those stores, all Of which
made elaborate displays Of tho ia,es;
styles Of millinery. over which tho ladies
wen; into ee,asios. Tho hats were "por-
feetly lovely" dreams" creations o.
artists" etc. In addition to an unusually
finc display Of millinery nhede & Co. had
their store handsomely decorated. i;s
beauty winning almost as much praise as
tho display Of hats. In tho afternoon
punch was served and Won
deriy's orchestra furnished delightful
music to add to tho pleasure Of the visit
ing fair ones. Tho Grand Opera House
orchestra entertained tho visitors at Miss
Cline's beautifully decorated parlors with
choice selections Of tho latest musical
productions
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03

Bederwood. Crescent. Golden. Queen
and Johnson's early Strawberry plants.
4oc per 100 or $3.50 per 1000.
Alt j. W. Work, Canon City, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03

The Rocky Ford Steam Laundry still
continues to turn out good work. Bundles
coming from all parts Of the country. U
who have never tried their work 3 sure
and do so and c what they can do.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03

LOST-Southeast Of Rocky Ford. a
Lady's Light Goat with Satin lining a
shade lighter. Had handmade handker-
chief in pocket. Return to Woman's Ex-
change, 44-p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
Sand and Gravel

For Sidewalks for sale by L. W. Babeoek.
Three-fourths Of a'mile south Of Wash
ington school. Down hill pull. 4o-tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03

Casebeer's Grocery has Just opened a
barrel OF tho finest Missouri Sorghum.
Order same by telephone.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03

have some choice Can,aloupc Seed
that will sell cheap. Can refer to the
kouns Party as to tho quality OF our mel
ons. J. c. Sanders. 4A-u
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03

FOR SALE-Camora and outfit. Size
Of camera SKI. ou;a, COS: S25. VIII
sell cheap for cash. Enquire at Enter
prise Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03

Wherever !, has beon introduced. Or.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin leads all other
remedies In curing constipation. indigos-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-03
SolLcc.

we arc now prepared TO contract vins
soed crops. and will DO pleased TO eorro-
spond with parties intending to plan, such
seod crops under contract Prices 70,
seods o! usual good marketable quality
delivered Waterloo. Nebraska.
Cucumber. ise per pound.
Muskmelon. Ice par pound.
waiernelon. lac por pound.
Summer Squash. i5e per pound.
Winter Squash. zoe per pound.
Hubbard Squash. 25e per pound.
Pumpkin. lac To Ice par pound.
Address
Chauneoy p. Mccoy d Son.
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