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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
POINTS ABOUT AIR BRAKES
Steam Car Appliances Concerning
Which But Little Is General
1y Known.

Every one has heard of the air brake,
and references to it are sure to be made
when the subject Of protection against
railroad accidents is under discussion.
but, like many inventions in common
use, it is more or less of mystery, says
the Chicago Record-Herald, for which
an explanation is demanded from time
to time.
The modern air brake consists of IL
parts, among which are the air pump,
which congresses the air; main reser-
voir, in which the air is stored; the
engineers brake valve, regulating the
flow of air; the train pipe, which con-
meets the brake valve with the tripls
valves under each car; the quick-ac-
ton triple valve, controlling the flow
of air and from the auxiliary reservoir,
which is supplied to and from the main
reservoir, and the brake cylinder pis-
ton rod, which is forced outward, there
by applying the brakes.
The theory of the air-brake is the
equalization of pressures. When the
brakes are not in action the pressure on
the train pipe is made such as to pre-
vent an escape of air from the auxiliary
reservoir. When the engineer desires
to make an application of brakes he
turns his brake valve so that there is
a moderate reduction of the pressure in
the train pipe. This causes the greater
pressure in the auxiliary reservoir to
force air intothe brake cylinder, fore
ing the piston out and applying the
brakes
When it is desired to release the
brakes, the engineer turns his valve
in the opposite direction, permitting the
air to flow from the main reservoir, To-
Gated on the engine, into the train
pipe. When the PRESSURE thus re-
stored in the train pipe, is increased
above the pressure in the auxiliary res
ervoir certain valves are moved, COM
munication is thereby restored between
train pipe and auxiliary reservoir. the
piston is forced to it's normal position.
the air escapes from the brake cylin-
der, and the auxiliary reservoir is re-
charged through the train pipe
When the train breaks in two or
hose-pfpe connection is broken, it has
the effect of sudden and material re-
duction of the pressure in the train
pipe, the same as though the engineer
had made an emergency application.
The sudden reduction of pressure also
opens supplementary valves, which in
crease the pressure upon the brake cylin-
der about 20 per cent. The brake shoec
are attached to rods, which are in turr
attached to the piston in such manner
that when the air from the auxiliary
reservoir forces the latter out pull
ing force is exerted upon the brakes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
Considerate Host.

Joseph Chamberlain's list of Jokes
includes this one on himself:
On one occasion he was melted to
Liverpool to make speech. 1t was to
be a great celebration. The mayor.
who was to preside at the meeting.
had arranged fine dinner for the
guest of honor. A distinguished as
senlbly surrounded the table, and at
the right of the host sat Mr.. Chamber
lain. For couple of hours the COM
pany chatted over their food. and
finally the coffee was served. 1t was
at this juncture that the mayor leaned
over and whispered to Mr.. Chamber
lain:
Your excellency, shall we let the
crowd enjoy itself while longer, or
had we better have your speech? pr
Chicago Inter Ocean. |s. : -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
HE WAS PHILANTHRCPlC.
Wasn't Going to Let Anybody Go
Without Parents for Want
of a Little Change.

AS he stepped out of the theater he
stopped to light cigarette, and at
the same moment, relates the New
York Times, heard himself addressed:
IF We please, sir, gimme something
fer me little brother an sister: they're
home, cold an hungry, an we amt got
no parents"
He turned and saw diminutive
girl, about IL years old. He had seen
the girl before, and had watched her
play the same game, and had heard her
tell the same story to people outside
the theater several times, and knew it
all for "fake.'
He walked on.
"Jest think; no parents-ain't It aw-
full, sir? Them little children!" She
was keeping pace with him.
go home" he said, not unkindly.
"do you want to be arrested for. beg
ging? Go home"
How kin l go home with nuthin'
for the kids? All! if they only had
some parents to look after 'e1n! But
dere's only me-"
He put his hand in his pocket.
The child fastened to clinch matter
with the cid, tiresome wall:
"Jest to think, sir: no parents"
The hand emerged from the pocket,
and in, It was dollar bill.
Here, little girl" he said, 81
oughtn't to give you this, but what you
have told me touches my heart. Take
this-and buy them some parcgtc;.',
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
Needed Another Barrel

When Van Blumer came up from the
cellar he tola his wife he wanted her
to do him {avor. Il want you to give
the cook message for me-" he added
WHAT" Inquired Mrs. Van Blumer
trihe anxiously. -
TELL her--ask her, 1 mean''-said
Van Blumer. mot to pu: the broken
china into tAe ash-barrel. l reall;
must have some place to put the
ashes."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
Milk in Paris.

:, Of all the large cities in the world
Paris consumes the largest proportion
ate amount of milk. In every restau-
rant. tavern, cafe, and even in wine
and beer rooms, milk is served in
sealed bottles. Faith in ths5e sealed
bottles has, however, been rudely dis
turbed lately by the discovery that the
inspectors were in collusion with the
Gairynen. Gill; : 80 49, b.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
The Only Line with a Worlds Fair
Station

This refers to the Minneapolis & st. Louis
Railroad, and means
LIST The Shortest Line
End The most comfortable route.
3rd--Two fine through trains direct to
the gates of the Fair.
4th-A saving of about three hours in
time
5th-T on avoid the crowds at the Union
Depot and Oh the street cars.
6th-YOu save money by being landed
just where you want to go.
There ore many other reasons, but "a
word to the wise is slrfficient.''
For excursion tickets, berth reservations
and a complete Guide to the Fair, free, adj
dress A. B. Cults, G. p. & T. A., Minneap-
oils, Mimi
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
Easily RECOGNIZED

'spendly, an old philosopher says
debt is disguised damnation.'' .z.~
disguised? That venerable '.yeezer
could not have made the acqua: ntance
of modern collector -Detrot Rrex
Press.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
Suhterfuge.

Mrs. Wis':-This new girl Mrs
Housekeeps got must be a jewel.
Mrs. Newcumb- she complains
about this ole more than any of the
others.
Mrs. Wise OF course, she wants the
rest of us 10 think the girl isn't worth
Observation-Disclosures Press.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

Some real-estate men make speciality of
Transforming molehills into mountains
Chicago Daily News.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

Pleasant Prospect.
. Here is good news for Women.
high medical authority says that the little
toe will gradually disappear.
B She--Why is that good news for women!
Why, ST the little toe disappears, why
not the others? And if they all disappear
women will be able to wear smaller shoes. e
Brooklyn Eagle. . IS
) Never Would Be Missed.
This drama" said the young author, "is
taken from the French = 5Sss7
=. Wei, replied the manager to whom 10
had been submitted, i don't believe the
French will ever miss it. Tit Bits. SIS
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

Kansas City Southern ~. Special
= Excursion
Z Sept. -, 20 and q, Oct. a. and Is, 1904,
to Arkansas, Indian Territory, Louisiana
and Texas, very low one way and round
trip rates. q zzz.,$s44.s s. ..5.
For further information, write to s. G.
Warner, G. p. & T. A., X. G. S.Ry., Kansas
City, Mo. a. 4 5 :, zs.
II suppose you have spent great deal of
money for. pictures" Heaps of it," an
swered Mr.. Cumrox.. = .'W hat is the most ex-
pensive picture in your collection - Photo
graph Of titled son-in-law to put in the
family Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

Doan's Kidney Pills, but four boxes of
this remedy effected a complete and
permanent cure. If suffering humanity
knew the value of Doan's Kidney Pills,
they would use nothing else, as it is the
only positive cure know"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

People sheer at women's lack of admira-
ton for others of their sex, but it's fact
that one doesn't find a man going around
praising his fellow man, either.-Baltimore
American
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
PleI,tY Of Room Thera

The maid-~l can't find your costume
for the last act
The soubrette-Look in my purse
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
If You Are Going to the Worlds Fair

Louis Railroad is the most direct route
from the Twin Cities and the Northwest
and offers unexcellei service. Two through
trains daily with Pullman Buffet Sleepers
and free reclining chair cars and dining
cars. All trains stop in full view of the
Worlds Fair buildings, and stop at main
Round trip rates from Minneapolis and
St. Paul $1,000, limit seven days; $25 go,
return limit Dec. 18th; .35, limit sixty
days; Sl0.2C, limit fifteen days.
Write for "Guide to Worlds Fair" and
"Blue Book" giving information as to ho-
tells: A: B. Cults, G. P. & T. A, Mime
apolis, MINI.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

One advantage in being poor is that you
don't have to worry every time you hear
there is new $40 counterfeit bill in circu-
Acknowledgement Commercial Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

Men who are carrying to-morrow's bur-
dens are not counting to-day's blessings.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
An Exception.

pat" said the philanthropist of the
neigh borhoot. there is not a living crea-
ture but what appreciates kindness
Il axes your pardon, sor, but my nose
wore as straight as ony mans till | troied
to brush off horse floiy thot was stingin'
the hind leg Of d mule. '-Detroit Free Press.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
Robbins. Norwich, N. Y. Feb. II, 1000. '@'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

says: 1.-TWO years ago
my health was COM
pletely broken down.
My back ached and
was so lame that at
times I, was hardly
able to dress myself.
I lost my appetite and
was unable to sleep.
There seemed to be
M ~o1;0f --k;1 Ao~1
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
ALL BROKEN DOWN.
No Sleep-No Appetite Just a Continual
Backache.

Joseph McCauley, of IA Sholto St.,
Chicago, Sachem of Tecumseh Lodge,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
Rates Lower and Service Equal to
the Best, to All Points East

via the Nickel Plate Road. Up-to-date
train service consisting of Three Thru FIX
coaches and superb, dining and sleeping
cars offering quick and comforta Bile trip
to TT. Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo,
New York, Boston and intermediate sta
tons. Individual club meals served in
Dining Cars at prices ranging from IS cents
to loo per- meal Tor T aaeh Pc person; A1so
served to passengers in their seats by
walters. Special attention given to ladies
travelling alone or accompanied by chill
dren. No excess fares charged on any train.
Stop over at Niagara Falls and Chautauqua
Lake allowed on all tickets. All trains
arrive at and depart from the new La Sale
Street station, Chicago. For rates, routes,
ETC., call on or address J. Y. Callahan, Gen.
Agt., No. Ill Adams st., Chicago, III.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21
g. g. TO- u. "a. is. ia. 90.

The
viii on August 3d. The shadow path begins sunrise south
Spain Age northern
Arabia The duration Laoador
fh minutes respectively 1t will distinguished
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

An anxious mother once brought her son
to Princeton and consigned him to the ten
der care of the president, Francis l.. Patton.
With great seriousness he accepted the
:harge and said to the mother: eve guar
antee satisfaction or return the boy
Success.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

Lydia Vegetable the
to relied ct this period in young grls
physical well being that
her life be insured against sickness
nm
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-10-21

hard, but the doctor thought different and
prescribed tonics, which / took by the
quart without relief. Reading one day in
the paper of Mrs. Pinkham's great cures,
and finding the symptoms described an
swered mine, decided would give Lydia
E.. Pinlkham's Vegetable Compound a
trial. did not say word to the doctor;
I bought it myself, and took it according
to directions regularly for two months,
and I found that I gradually improved,
and that all pains left me, and ! was my
old self once more. LILLE E. SINCLAIR,
II E. 22d st., Chicago Ill"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Col. Frederick w. PIaisted Nominated
for Mayor.

A Democratic caucus was held at
City hall. Friday evening. William j.
Skehan, chairman Of the Democratic
city committee. called the caucus to
order Joseph Williamson was elected
chairman and F.. w. Plaistcd secretary
Hon. Thomas ]. Lynch addressed
the caucus at length and reviewed the
situation as it exists in the city of Au-
gusta today. Speeches were also made
by the chairman. Col. +. w. Plaistcd
w. w. Morse. Levi r.. Williams, Harry
E. Hanks. Charles II. Daley. ]. H.
Whitney, George F. Huff. William j.
SkehaE ana others.
Mr.. Lynch placed the name of Col.
Frederick w. Plaisted i'm nomination
for mayor. which was seconded by MIR.
Williams. The nomination was made
by reclamation and Col. Plaisted made
a speech of acceptance. Nominations
were made in all the wards and the
city committee was chosen as follows:
Ward /. Joseph Williamson: Ward 2,
Levi T. Williams; Ward 3. G. G. Flags
Ward 4. Adolphus Cyr: Ward >. Jesse
Ballard; Ward i. q. w Motherweli:
Ward :, w. ]. Skehan: Ward s. JOSEPH
Cain.
A meeting will be held at the office
of Thomas ]. Lynch at 7.30 o'clock.
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05
Florida and WASHINGTON.

Leaving Boston. Monday. March eth
the Royal Blue Line have arranged for
the most comprehensive Florida tour of
the season: the rate of $3.50 includes
meals sleeping-car. and one dav stop
in Washington going. and return trans
portation Jacksonville to Boston good
until May 3lst. with stop-over privi-
legeS.
The Washington dates are March
18th and 2ath. Arril Sth and 2ad. and
May 6: $500 covers entire expense for
a week, personally conducted through
out.
Drop n postal for illustrated booklet
and Guide giving all details.
Jos. p. Taggart. n. F. p. A.. eco
Washington St, Boston, Mass.
March . & 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05

The arrangements for the entertain
ment Of the Waterville firemen by the
Augusta fire department. this afternoon
AMI evening. are all completed. and the
only thing that remains to be attended
to is the arrival of the guests. The
Waterville party are expected to arrive
on train 16. at about 3.07 and will be
composed Of Chief Engineer Dow, Hose
.. and their driver. The party will be
received ut the railroad station by Chief
Engineer Kicker Assistant Engineers
Pedder and Gay. Capt. Thing of Hose
and Ladder !. Capt McDavid of Hose
3 and Capt. Kicker of Hook and Ladder
/. The visitors will be entertained by
the above committee until Z o'clock in
the evening. where the party will ad-
iourn to Viewers restaurant, where
supper will be seryed. After supper,
the party will adjourn to the Opera
House. where they will witness the pro-
duction of Looping the Loop" The
visitors will return TO Waterville, on
train Il, at 1889.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05

F.. A. StrOut, formerly of this city
now president and genera, manager of
f. A. Strout Farm Agency, with head
quarters at $50 Nassau street, New
York City. and with local agencies in
various Maine cities and towns, has is
sued a 100 page booklet entitled
"Maine's Money-making Farms" which
gives one a good idea of the extensive
business which this energetic son of
Kennebec county has built up. The
book is profusely illustrated. and con-
tains a wealth of information for those
people outside the State who have an
idea of coming to Maine to buy sum-
mer homes or to engage in agriculture.
Within the past few years Mr.. Strout
has sold scores and scores of farms in
this section to parties outside the State.
many of the farms being old abandoned
ones. which are now occupied as sum-
nler homes by people from Massachu-
sets. New York and distant states. He
is engaged in 4 work which means
j much TO Maine and deserves the sue
cess he has attained. William T. Jones
is in charge of the local office in this
city which is the place where Mr.. Stroui
first entered upon this business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05
JUST BREATHE 1T.
Pleasant Way to Cure Catarrl-Dan-
gerous Stomach Dragging Avoided
by Using Hyomei.

A noticeable imp ovenent and 4
cl,slring- up Of the air-paasages Of the
head and throat is seen from the first
days use of Hyonei. This treatment
IS the only natural and reasonable way
to cure catsirrh. 1t has been so uni
fOrmly successful, that Bowditch &;
Webster and. Percy w. Means sell it
under IL po. htive guarantee to refund
the money if it should fail. Pills,
table s. liquids, and other stomach
drug ging cannot cure catarrh. Under
such treat ment the catarrhal germs
stir live in the air-Dassagcs and in
crease and multiply.
F.yomei. breathed through the neat
inhaler that comes with every outfit.
enters the =lir-passaSes OF the head,
throat ana lungs. killing all catarrhal
germs. sooth ing the irritated mucous
membrane. and effecting n permanent
cure.
The complete outfit costs only one
dollar. ard Nall last for several weeks.
If more II .7omei is needed. extra
bottles can be obtained at any time for
fifty cents.
The directions for using HyOmei are
very simple. Twenty drops Of the
liquid will cr.a rye the inhaler. breathe
through this, for few minutes four
tirles Z day. and the mcdicated air is
carried to the most remote and minute
cells of the air passages. giving results
that can he obtained i'm no other way.
Tell your friends who may be suffer
ing with catarrh or catarrhal colds
about this unusual way Of selling n
medicine for the cure Of catarrh. You
run no risk when buying Hyomei.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05
AUGUSTA, WINTHROP
& GARDINER RAILWAY

Change Of time on the Winthrop & Toglis
Divisions, in effect, Tuesday. Dec. l.
1866.
Cars leave Augusta for IIalowell and
Gardiner every half hour on the hour and
h I;a ,o hour from A M. to 10 p. NJ. for
Sunday time same as above, except cars
leave two hours later in the morning.
Cars leave Augusta for Winthrop $50.
81" ~ g 'l 10 4 M 1'o Az lio S 80 459
nights, only. $50 p NJ.
Cars leave Augusta for Winthrop Sun
days as follows: - SO 1850 a. NJ. EaO
Cars leave Augusta! for Togus $50. Gro
A. NJ, and commencing at s leave every
hour on the hour to 10 L. NJ.
First car Sunday A. NJ.
Cars leave ToguS for Augusta where
connections are made with the Gardiner
and Winthrop lines and Z A. NJ. Com
mcncing at SO leave every hour on the
half hour until go p. NJ. 1919 p M for
Augusta only. First car from Togus Sun
day $50 A. M.
Cars leave Winthrop for Augusta
and Gardiner and TOgus. $50, 80 $50.
1850. 1.50 a. NJ. LEO. $50 $50 $50 $50 $50
r NJ And Saturday nights for Augusta
Sunday time from Winthrop as follows:
80, $50, l1.5O A. NJ. $50. $50. $50. SO =.
The $50 A. NJ. car from Winthrop con-
meets at Augusta with early Nj. G. trains
East and West.
The 1870 A. NJ. car leaves Mr. c. r. r.
station at Winthrop on arrival Of train
due at Winthrop from Portland and Lew
iston ut 104S.
The Winthrop line Is equipped with
large easy riding eight-wheel cars and
make the trip in one hour Baggage car
ried on all trips.
All cars run to NJ. c station in Win
throp week days until $50 r. NJ inclu~
sive.
Cars leave Gardiner for Augusta where
connections are made for Winthrop aud
TOgus lines every half hour fifteen min
utes before and fifteen minutes past the
hour from 6.15 A. NJ. to 9I5 T. NJ. The
9i5 +. NJ for Iialfbwell only. 10.l5 p. NJ.
for Hallowell and Augusta only.
Sunday time same as above except that
cars start two hours later In the morning.
nov2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05

One of the Maine CentrarS big
freight locomotives passed through the
city. at about 1 O'Clock. yesterday af-
ternoon. pulling Il train Of 30 loaded
cars. The locomotive was No. 351. and
was onsx Of four which We're built, last
year. foR.hauing freight in the eastern
part of the State. 1t was its first ap-
pearance in Augusta. All of the freight
locomotives of the Maine Central are
big ones. but this one was a monster
compared to them. Some idea of th',
size can be gained from the fact that
the cylinders are 21x2S, while on til,
average locomotive they are 2Ox2G.
These four engines are the largest in
New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05

II. F. Cummings has purchased the
brown geldng, Liberty, of f. r. Well
man. and will probably campaign him
the coming season. The horse inherits
speed on both sides of the family, and
under the careful guidance of his
trainer. w. F. Webb. should develop
into something very fast. Liberty was
sired by All SO (220A), out of n dam by
Electioneer the sire of Arion. the
champion two years old trotter of the
world to n high wheel sulky, and the
horse for which J. Malcolm FORBES;
paid the sum of S125,000. Also the sire
Of palo Alto C2.S0A), Sunol Ohree year
old record 2.CS1a). and many other fast
ones. Liberty will be s years old, this
spring. stands 1873 hands and weighs
1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05

conference.-the & Cadarette have
their store not only completed. but
-tseir spring goods have arrived in such
quantities that they feel justified in
calling the attention of the public i'll
their adj to the superior merits of their
leaders. This week, they would remind
Journal readers that the famous
Queen. Quality shoe for ladies is
more attractive ana stylish than ever,
this, season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-05

w. p. Stebbins has been appointed
local agent. under II. J. Willard, State
agent. of Portland. for several standard
makes of automobiles. including the
orient Blackboard. the Autocar, the
Packard and the CaddalaiZ. Mr.
StebbinS has had several years eX-
pericnce in the construction and OPERA
ton of gasoline engines, and is qualified
for the position he has taken