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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

new form OF combustible. known
as "osmon." has been produced in
Europe from raw peat. OF the 80 per
cent water which the peat contains,
from 20 to rs per cent is eliminated
by an electric process. A direct cur
rent is passed through the mass of
the peat. contained In suitable tank.
Under the action of the current the
water collects at the negative pole and
flows out by openings In the side of
the vessel In carrying out the
process the investors use from ten to
twelve kilowatt-hours a cubic yard OF
raw material. The process lasts about
an hour and half. The electrically
treated peat is then dried in the ordi-
nary way and reduced to smaller
pieces in a crusher. 1t is delivered to
the trade in the form OF balls or bri.
quettes. The heating power of the
product is considerable. No trace OF
sulphur is found, and IL does not
spoke or leave much cinder--S cien.
tire American.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
EeYPT's PLAGUE OF LocusTs.


''sf he"aSSe.
There is every probability of the
plague of locusts which has now de-
scended on Egypt proving very seri-
Gus one. Great anxiety is felt for the
young cotton and other crops.
The locusts first arrive In compare
lively small numbers, but they multi
ply very rapidly as soon as they reach
the edge of cultivation. Within ten
days the young insects. still .wingless,
advance in solid phalanx. sometimes
two or three feet deep and several
miles in length 1t is essential that
at this stage they should be destroyed
as it would be impossible to check
the rayages of flying locusts.
The method adopted during the last
visitation, that OF 1890, was to dig
deep trenches. sometimes miles in
length. between which and the I'D
vancing swarm huge heaps of straw
were laid and fired. Any locusts
which succeeded in escaping the
flames and smoke fell into the
trenches. where they were destroyed
by natives under the supervision of
English instructors. 1t is providen-
tial habit Of young locusts never to
turn back or aside when once start
ed, no matter what obstacles are put
in their way.-Calro correspondence
London Daily Mail.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

Apena, Mich. Sept. 3 (SpeciaD.-
seventy-five years OF age but hale
and hearty is Mr.. Jerome X. Four
nier Of this place. and to those who
ask the secret of his splendid health
he gives the good advice Use Dodds
Kidney Pills"
When asked for his reason for so
strongly recommending the Great
American Kidney Remedy. Mr. Four.
nier related the following experience:
81 recommend Dodd's Kidney
pills because they cured me OF Dia-
betes. suffered with my kidneys
for a long time and suffered terribly
from those Urinary Troubles that are
so general among aged people.
Then | started TO use Dodd's Kid.
ney Pills and eight boxes OF them
cured my kidneys, regulated my wa
ter and made me feel like a hearty
young man"
Dodd's Kidney Pills make the old
feel young because they make sound
kidneys. Sound kidneys mean health
and health is the other name for
youth.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

In India letter sent TO a native
prince is often very elaborate at.
fair. The paper is specially made for
the purpose and is sprinkled with gold
leaf. Only the last few lines OF the
somewhat lengthy document contain
the purport of the letter. while the re-
mainder is made up of the usual
roundabout and complimentary
phrases. II is folded in n peculiar
way. with the flaps outward. and
placed in n muslin bag, and this latter
into one of crimson and gold tint,
with a slip knot of gold thread, at.
tached to which is a ponderous seal
Tho address, written on n slip OF
parchment. is attached to the outside
bag. These details are very impor-
tant' for polite letter writing in India.
and IL any one Of them were omitted
it would be an insult to the person
addressed.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
Wild Dogs of Central Africa.

OF the wild dog OF central Agrica an
explorer writes: THE wild dog is
common enough. He is an ugly look
ing beast. with a pied body, coarse
hair, short head and large upright
ears. These wild dogs play fearful
havoc with game, occasionally clear
ing out whole districts precisely in
the same manner as the red dhole of
India. before which even the tiger is
said to retreat. They have a wonder
full power of scent, wonderful bold
ness, endurance and pertinacity. and
their loose. easy gallop covers the
ground far more quickly than it ap-
pears to do. They usually hunt in
considerable packs, although | have
sometimes met them in threes and
tours. l have never heard of wild
dogs actually attacking man. but they
often behave as II on the point Of
doing SO. and unarmed travellers have
been literally freed by them before
now
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
MAKING OF FINE LAcss.
One Case Where American Genius 10 !
Still at Fault.

Fine iaces." said w. w. Chace.
salable classes OF merchandise which
is imported to this country, and it is
source of wonder that American
genius has not devised some way in
which to meet this demand with n do
nestle article which will serve the
same purpose and can be sold at
something like the same price.
But It has not" he continued. I'VE
have had many machines invented.
but the nearest we can come Is to
manufacture a type OF lace which is
naturally cheap and does not in any
sense approach its handmade foreign
rival. OF course. American women
could be taught in time to knit such
fine fabrics as their sisters do in Ire
land. England. France. Germany and
Spain; but we in this country are too
busy making money to waste time in
that way.
Il have Travelled all over Europe,
and the most interesting method Of
making lace over there that l came
across was at Plauen. Germany. 1t is
woven on kind of boiling cloth made
OF fine silk, and after the pattern is
completed certain acid. parts of
which are kept secret. is applied and
the boiling cloth eaten away. leaving
only the lace. They also have a way
of altering the strength of the acid
in order to give the lace a rich, old
color. louisville Herald.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
nm IL RlNP

Dolly was busting Cupid in the win
dow, and to Carstairs anything Dolly
did was of interest, especially now
that Major Ruthven had declared that
there should be no communication be-
tween these two young people.
Such an edict is difficult of enforce
ment when the young people lived just
opposite each other. but the major
found a most efficient ally in his SIS
ter Lydia.
She had been disappointed In her
first and only love affair. and was out
of patience with lovers generally and
with Frank Carstairs in particular, for
the elder Carstairs' lack of apprecia-
tion of Lydla's charms had sent him
elsewhere TO look for a life-mate and
so had confirmed Lydia's spinster-
hood.
The majors objection TO Franks
suit took more practical ground.
Frank, as campaign manager for his
best friend and partner. had defeated
the majors candidate for the state
legislature and incidentally had won
control of the party In his district. an
advantage not to be despised by a
rising young lawyer. even though he
be possessed of independent fortune
and the love of Dolly Ruthven.
Just now Frank watched Dolly
gloomily He had tried In every way
to get word to her since on the night
of the primaries the major had
slammed the door in his face.
He was certain she did not share
her fathers wrath. but to gain her
side. with Miss Lydia as dragon. was
a matter beyond his shrewdness.
He watched her idly as she fiuttered
the dainty duster about the plaster
cast. and wondered II he might have
been mistaken in his belief that sh,
still loved him. for she had been at
great pains apparently TO call atten-
ton to the cast, and Cupid's back was
turned to him.
Suddenly he found that the signifl-
canoe lay in the busting rather thar
the white figure. First the duster
fitted down one shoulder of the Cupid.
then the other. Next there was an
other dab down the first side. followed
by two more and then one. If he had
been out with the militia signal corps
this would have been his call. IF. c."
Just for fun, he would water the
plants in the window-and reply.
With the tiny watering can he
sprinkled one side of a geranium. and
then twice swung the sprinkler on the
other side: that was ID" The ~
was three more dots on the same side
and one on the other. Like a flash
came fresh fourishes of the duster.
and he had Dolly's 20. X"
Twenty minutes later Frank went
downtown with head erect. and when
he met Major Ruthven he added fur
Their to his offences by passing that
doughty veteran with a broad grin.
The majors frown was smootheI
away only when Miss Lydia assured
him that Dolly had been in her own
room all the morning.
That evening Franks big red auto
mobile stood painting in front of the
house across the way. while Dolly,
carefully chaperoned by her father
and aunt, took the air on the brown
stone steps.
The darkness had already fallen,
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
SALT FOR New.soRN BABES.
Many Mothers Believe II Well to
Sprinkle the Infants


The remarkable custom OF sailing
newborn babies Is still pra-ticed in
certain parts of Europe and Asia
the method varies with the differing
nationalities of the people using 1t.
The Armenians Of Russia cover the
entire skin of the infant with very
hne salt. This is left on the baby for
three hours or more. and then washed
on with warm water. A mountain
tribe In Asia Minor is even more
merciless than the Armenians. They
Keep their newborn babies covered
with salt for twenty-four hours. The
modern Greeks sprinkle their babies
with salt: and even in some parts of
Germany salt is still used on a child
at birth. The mothers imagine that
this will give children health and
strength and keep evil spirits away
ftoia saem.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

Little Flora was complaining that
her stomach felt bad. according to the
Columbia Herald. Perhaps it's be-
cause It's empty" said her mother"
II might feel better II II had something
In IT." Not long afterward the minis
ter called. In reply to a question as
to his health he said that he was well
but that his head felt rather bad that
day. Perhaps it's because It's empty"
spoke up Flora. 1T might feel better
II you had something In it."
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
Too Truthful Youngster.

In a city public school. Miss H,
who is somewhat beyond her teens.
was exercising class OF small boys
in spelling and defining. The word
"bedlamite" was correctly spelled, but
one after another failed to give its
meaning. Miss H. becoming i'm
patient and wishing to help them by
a suggestion. asked in yexed tone:
What am | now?"
A youngster instantly replied:
Please. ma'am. an old maidi"
Perhaps 1t is needless to add that
Miss H gave still more dramatic
illustration of the required definition
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
u . Should Die Tonight.

II should die tonight
Even hearts estranged would turn once
more to me.
Recalling other days remorsefully;
The eyes that chill me with nverted
glance
Would look upon me as OF yore. per-
chance,
And soften in the old familiar way.
For who could war with dumb uncon-
scious clay7
SO might rest forgiven of all. to-
night.
Obi friends. I pray tonight
Keep. not your kisses for my dead. cold
brow.
The way is ionely-let me feel them
now.
Think gently of me: I am trnvel-worn:
My faltering feet are pierced with many
thorn
Forgive. o hearts cstranged. / plead
When dreamless rest is mine l shall not
need
The tenderness for which I long tonight.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
His Chances Were Good.

A young graduate in law who hao
some experience in New York City
wrote to a prominent practitioner In
Arkansas to inquire what chance
there was In that section for such a
one as he described himself to be-
He said: Il am a Republican In poll
tics and an honest young lawyer"
The reply that came seemed encour-
aging In its interest; III you are a
Republican the game laws here will
protect you. and II you are an honest
lawyer you will have no competition. :"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
Animals Which Need No Water.

Naturalists have discovered many
animals which seem to need no wat
err or which drink only at rare inter
walls. There is certain breed of ga
zelles which never drink, and the
llamas of Patagonia live for years
without taking water. There is a
particular class of cattle near Losere.
in France. that rarely touches water.
but in spite OF this fact these cattle
give milk of rich quality. from which
excellent cheese is made. Many nat
uraiists have the theory that hares
do not drink or that water is not a
necessity for them and that the dew
on the grass satisfies them.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

the front of the machine winked at
Dolly and two shorter winks followed.
Back of the majors shiny pate the
joss sticks danced like frefiies. eager
to nestle back into the soft coils of
hair from which they had just been
snatched.
I'm going up to the corner for a
soda" announced Dolly. Want to
come, auntie?'
Il guess Ill have vichy." grunt-
ed the major. distrustful of walks with
Carstairs about; and the three strolled
slowly toward the corner drug store
under the leafy arch of trees.
Halfway up the street the two glar-
Ing eyes of an automobile flashed
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
VEGETATION THAT WILL LAST



Forests Of South America.
According to some astronomers the
greenish patches on the planet Mars
Indicate woodland regions and the
traveller Wartegg predicts that centur.
les after the rest of this earth has be-
come as barren MS the mountains OF
the moon Marian astronomers will
still distinguish here brought green
spots Of considerable extent near the
east coast of South America. The for
ests OF the Amazon valley. he thinks,
are practically determination proof
An average OF 1000 rank trees. shrubs
and creepers cover every acre OF
ground and years neglect is enough
to obliterate all traces OF the most
thorough clearing. A film OF spon.
taneous vegetation soon covers the de.
serted field. trees shoot up and the
sylvan deities resume their ancient
sway.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

Have tried ALIENS FooT-EASE, and
fnd 1t to be n certain cure, and gives com
fort to one suffering with sore, tender and
swollen feet. / will recommend ALIENS
FoOT-EASE to my friends, as 1t is
certainly wonderful remcdy.-Mrs. N.
Ii. Guilford, New Orleans, La"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08
Ny Hope.

I am not brave,
But fear has made me so.
And dread lest | forego
The honor that you gave.
! am not wise.
But you loved wisdom so.
That what l did not know
/ learnt II In your eyes.
/ am not true.
But you have trusted so
That faithfully / go
Lest l be false to you.
II heaven ! win.
I can no virtue show.
But that you loved me So
VIII they not let me inr
Ethel Clifford in Songs OF Dreams.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

From Bombay presidency n native
petition has been forwarded to the
government of India praying that the
sale Of feathered caps. etc. through.
out British India may be prohibited
ty law. on account OF the cruelty IT,
volved.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

100 not believe Piso'S Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-Jous +,
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind. Fob. Is, 1900.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

The spring poet doesn't seem to real
ize that there is always room for one
more In the WASTE basket
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

and in her hair the red tips of burn
ing joss sticks gave signs that she
was determined that the mosquitoes
should not annoy Der.
The major gave a grunt as Frank
ran down the steps. and Dolly bright
ened up. Instead Of climbing into the
seat and steering on. Frank stood in
front OF the machine. idly swinging
his cap.
Presently one of the big lanterns on
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

TRuSSES Elastic Stockings, etc.
CAtaiog FREE. tidvettp PhiiadsIphia, Pa
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

W. N. U.-DENvER. NO. 37.--iso4
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-08

When Answering Advertisements
Kindly Mention This Paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-01
AT SHAW NUT.
Browning Of Mrs. Louise Emery, FRI
day Afternoon.

| Cb,up,,,t A. S,,, % ,c,,oo;,l
Y ~ = '''e'9c Eh'eiA' "hio" ~ the l'te
Joshua Emery nf Benton. was drowned
A. Cr,a.,,,,,.
- ~ o''''' - '''c law
renee. NeWhall u Page Co. at about
> o'clock. Friday Iftrrn,on. Mrs Em-
~. ,,.,., .,....,,.
Mrs. Ch,rl.s N;cbn;s IN shnwmu, ,nJ
My Nichols Was ticking her across the
river to h II home when the accident
occurred The weather was pl.asant
when thpv started ont. but there cam,
TN Il eullan ut about tl,is time ana The
wind blew very hard carving tbe hoat
with its two accupants tn tbe dam
Mr. Nichols saw the danger that they
were in. and jumped out of the boat
ONO thu fashboaIds Of the dam. as did
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-01
ON NOV. 3.
General Election Will
Occur in Canada.
The Grand Trunk Railway One
Question at Issue.
Cons :rvatives Bring Three Matters to
the Front.

st. John. n. f., Sept. GA general
election campaign is in full swing
throughout the country. Although the
public was not aware. until today. thar
the federal cabinet hli dissolved par
l!;imrnt ana ordered polling to be hell,
ON Thur sday. Nov. ?. the party leaders
nay" L'tn alert and 50 prepared tn
mae hincry that no one was taken by
surprise. The contest promises To- be
one of the most stubborn ever ear
RED ON in Canada. both si.lcs having
On hard an abundant supply Of cam
p"i@n matt rial
The ConS"rvatiSt party has brought
three prominent issues t. tn" front.
| ne iirS' is tn" cDnStru, tion of Il trans
, Continental railroad IN Tho G.lnd
! Trunk by government aid. Tho opposi-
( ton party has taken Pronounced
stand against tile PROJECT in its pres
ent form, claiming that the govern
ment has agreed prat tirally to con-
struct the road for the company and
That the latter will usr Portland. NJ.
instead Of 4 Canadian Iorl rs an oue-
lot on the Atlantic s-;tboard. Another
iSSu" j. the dismissal Of Lore Dun
donald. cGmN"udrr of the Canadian
militi", hy Sir Wilfred Laurier's adj
lninistr;tticn On the ground that he
had publicly CRITICS d acts Of Cab
met ministers. The conservatism party
sides With the Scotci1 earl. ana is on
dcavoring II influence ne great body
of voters Of Scotch descent.
ArHthcr source of :ttark is the p0-
liJc;l situation in Ontario whore the
libt raj government of Premier Ross
is trembling iii til" balance rs the rs
suit &c til" ums,ating Of members FOR
;;lleged corrupt acts on the Part Of
agents.
IT," prosperity Of The country is the
leading card Put forward on b,half nf
the liberals. VINO assert that the Grand
Trunk Pacutc project is 4 necessary
nutcornn Of this prosperity ana Of the
rcm;rk3 ole Development of in" West.
Can?i3ateS for parliament have al
ready been nominated in many con-
Stituenci"s and meetings are bong he'll
daily Both sides arc wall organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-01
WILL STAY.
John Hay to Remain Sec
rotary of State
In the Event of President Roose.
velt's Election.
News Carries Satisfaction Throuuho,,t
Country.

'hi'aGo. sept. 30.-That Secretary of
state John Hay is to remain at the
mead Of tn" state dcp.n tment in case
President Rnnscvelt is elected in No
rcinh,r, has been settled. according 10
President Beniamin Idle Wheeler of the
tuiNtrSity OF California, who was In
Chicago. today, on his way back to
california from the East.
In an interview viii The Associated
Press President Wheeler ut the Audi
tnrium Annex. said:
The hest news | had while i'm the
East | had from President Roosevelt
to the effect that John Hay has now
definitely consented to remain at the
head Of the state department in case
of President RoOSeveltS election. This
viii b. heard with satisfaction by all
Amr"isan citizens who appreciate how
Important are the international ques-
tiunS likely TO arise within the next
two or three years. There has been APP
pTehenSium ut various times lest Mr.
Hay, yielding 10 his natural liking for
quiet life of scholarly leisure might
withdraw from office. | was therefore,
very much grItiliei to learn that the
matter was settled"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-01
WILL NOT SPEAK.
report Atoou. Cleveland Addressing
Mass Nee'ing Incorrect.

NV York. sept. "o.-jud=" Parker BE-
c:l lis day with long walk AMI lttrl
Va- Inir-d at mcakfnSt nY William $
hu,ii, Mayor ti,urg.. &. Nee elan called
1" It.N lis respects to tn" rHluiI'It". S"n-
ai"r " ~ Clark If MontaEa. jalN"d tu
j jtUGr l'hIilcT concerning tfr' SItu"tioH in
IL" West md sid the 10 muclHlE viii
t"rtainlv carry Nnntal and. he thuu@lit.
'nlnrt:i" ana y ada. - "a.or ozark
n.iu" an appointment for former Lieut.
COY. \. t.. Spfl@@S of Montana. who will
Ci' "n Ju,l2, Parker iatel ana give him
"details regarding the northwestern can
N;iSS- Other callers were col. Honey. Tor
n'riy a Democratic leader ot Rhode Is
E,hd August Belmont ANA William +.
Shrohah.
Judge Parker will star home today.
cfinS EsonuS ut O'Clock. He will re-
turn here. next week. probably on Tues
Gay. and will attend reception for him
at !Ar MluEattan
Al ID mDclatic hcldolarts;s today. the
aHH"Nnct mont WIS made tiaI cE-Pr,S
Gent Clrv' land would not yu,aK ,iuiiir:,
~" ';InpaigH. George +. Parker OF tie
HirlfrN derartmr:t of the national com
nit m. said:
-, Every Icl'ort which rprcS4nts Mr..
ItN, Elnd as about to go upon the stump
: ahSnllteiy without authority either
IRON himself or from the D"mocra tic ma :
ii'II'h committee. These REPORTS naturally
nay ilr effect of misleading the public
w" ''is" are annoying to Mr. Cleveland.
ne idS announced at all times that he
Mnuid % all in his power to promote
!" i""tI"ilr success but that he ought not
l" ne tAuecttd to make speeches."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-01
CLCUCESTER'S CHIEF
Elected President Of Massachusetts,
State Fircn=r's Association.

Glolc"2t"r. Mass. Sep so Chs
W. Grove. ohi,f ot Tin Nlnur.strv .ir
! rartm"nt. was elected p.eSiu"ot of
the Nasso c!HSrt;S Stnt" i'i,-mi,ll' :
AgSn, ;ntinli. III TIL" concluding secession,
OF IT." tiirc, days cu:lvrutinl h,rc. sr-
Gay. Among the officers chosen We're
tn following na;&"d:
SECRETARY. D. Arthur Burt. Taunton:
tire" s,lrcr. VT. r. Williamson. Wurces-
trr: frs: VICE president. Geo. K. lids
bury. Ashlan,i; second vice president.
Ernest q. Ry i"r. SIIS;is; directors.
Geo. coleman. Can't, Burton Stcnre ana
Chief T. +. Murnana Of Ftchhurg.
commissioner Of state relief funds.
Fred \. Cheney. Haverhill; delegate
to the national convention of fire
chiefs, chlri Grove; sergeant ut arms.
+. O. Whitmarsh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-01
The Loyalist in Trouble.

q '"hhS, \. f.. Sept 30.-Tne Fur
ness Line steamer Loyalist, when went
ashore at Trapassey Oh Sert. %. is
breaking to pieces in todav's gale It
is expected that about a o,.r,a, ~ he,
cargo Will be saved.