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Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
PEAT a LOCOMOTIVE FuEL
Successfully Tested in New England
Where It Is Found in
Abundance.


Peat is abundantly stored in our
Maine boys. .Androscoggin county
has enough peat to supply all Maine
with fuel for generation. Yet we
fail to encourage intelligent efforts to
develop our own resources in fuel.
A number OF experiments, which will
be of interest TO many Maine men,
have recently been made by the Bos-
ton & Maine railroad in the use of
peat fuel. So far the tests have given
entire satisfaction, and now the com.
pany is preparing to give the new
locomotive fuel a more extended trial
than any heretofore undertaken.
The company had it's attention
called to the value of peat as a steam
ing agency some weeks ago, and upon
representation that 1t was equal to
bituminous coal was induced to test
its qualities. These were eminently
satisfying and a carload of the mate
rial has been delivered for further ex-
pertinent. The source OF supply Is in
the town Of Lexington, Mass, and IL
is said that this single deposit would
furnish enough fuel for all the rail-
roads entering Boston for a period Of
$50 years.
The treatment consists in cutting
out the peat in large cubes and then
subjecting them to heavy pressure,
which excludes all the moisture and
makes the mass as compact as an
thracite. In the pressing the cakes
take on an elliptical shape, with an
inch hole running through them,
which admits of free burning. In re-
porting on the first experiments the
officials of the road say that they
found that this fuel made an excep-
tonally hot fire, was free from smoke,
and that it could be purchased for
less than coal From an economical
standpoint, however, the coal showed
to better advantage, owing to slow
consumption, but the two advantages
named for the, peat fully offset that
in favor of coal.
The further tests which the com.
pany proposes making will be watched
with interest, as a solution of the
present smoke nuisance may be found
in the general use for steaming pur-
poses of the peat fuel.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
IN THE WILCOX HoLD-UP.
Illustrative Instance of the Way
Determined Bandits Do
Their Work.

Probably the best instance of the
Bandit Hunters at work is in connec-
ton with the Wilcox holdup of June 2,
1899, says Pearson's Magazine. About
three o'clock that morning, as the
mail section OF the Union Pacific's
Overland Flyer was speeding west.
ward near the station OF Wilcox, Wyo.,
red lantern was suddenly swung
across the tracks at some distance
ahead, and Grindstone Jones, the en-
gineer, brought his train to a stop.
AS soon as the train came to a halt
three masked men with revolvers
clambered aboard the locomotive and
ordered the fireman and engineer to
get out of the cab. Jones resisted and
was knocked senseless by a blow from
the butt of a six-shooter. The fire.
man descended from his cab. At com.
mand Of the robbers, he uncoupled the
engine from the train and ran it a
mile westward, crossing a wooden
bridge over a dry creek. No sooner
had the engine crossed than sticks of
dynamite were placed beneath the
structure, which was sent skyward,
preventing the engine from returning
to the train.
Shots fred on either side of the cars
kept the crew and passengers within,
and the robbers turned their attention
TO the safe. James Woodcock, the ex.
press messenger, WAS ordered to open
the door Of his car. He answered by
emptying both his six.shooters. A
stick of dynamite, however, quickly
made an opening and rendered Wood
cock unconscious. Again dynamite
was used, this time on the safe, which,
together with the car, was almost
totally destroyed. Express matter
was blown to atoms and much of the
contents of the safe was ruined. Bills,
coins and jewelry were thrown into
canvas sacks which the robbers car.
ried. Their horses, tethered near by,
were hastily mounted; and the band
of six disappeared toward the noun
tains.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
THE CAR AND w1Na-L1KE OARS

and backward by the use Of a pair of
wing-hke oars.
By the use of weights the bag can
be made to raise just a half pound less
than the weight Of the occupant Then
gravity is overcome by the use Of the
oars. Anyone who understands how
to row can operate the aerial rowboat.
So far no experienced aeronaut has
ridden in the machine, although sew
eral hundred people have tried their
hand at rowing up and down the park
where the machine is being tested.
The bag is 81 feet long and Is feet
in diameter at the equator, explains the
Scientific American. To raise the car
and an occupant Weighing $50 pounds,
$500 cubic feet Of gas IS sufficient.
One of the features of the new air
boat is that the cost Of building a car
and bag sufficient to carry one person
is but a trife over $780, A speed of
from four to six miles an hour has been
attained by good oarsmen. There is
always the drawback, characteristic
also Of the ordinary rowboat, that it is
difficult to row against the current, or
rather against the wind in this case.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09

specific rules to cover any possible
chance of accident, but to break rec
ords and arrive at the destination on
schedule time it often devolves upon
the engineer to overlook a danger
signal purposely and take the chance OF
coming out safely. A New York man,
says the. Louisville Courier-Journal,
has invented an appliance for railroads
which was designed especially to pre-.
vent accidents from negligence Of this
kind. 1t consists Of a signal apparatus
having lever, much smaller, but sim,
liar to an ordinary railroad signal.
When this signal is set as in the usual
manner the lever comes in contact and
operates an extension on the top of the
cab Of the locomotive, this extension
when so released throwing on the air
brakes and stopping the train automat,
ically. In this way there would be no
danger of a train going past OF the en-
gineer disregarding the danger signal
when 1t is set against him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
Innnn,s Great Fisheries.

Japan leads the world in the econom-
ical and scientific development OF its
fisheries. It has more persons engaged
IL this industry, says DR.. H. NJ. saith,
than any other nation. Sharks are
among the commonest food fishes OF
japan. They are sent to the markets to
be ''butchered" like beeves in other
countries The extent Of the Japanese
fisheries may be judged from the size
of some Of the nets employed by the
fishermen. DR.. Smith tells, in the Ma
tional Geographic Magazine, of net
employed for catching yellowtails,
which was more than a mile long. II
had a bag 900 feet long, $50 feet wide at
its mouth, and 1876 feet deep. On one oe-
castor 10000 fish averaging 20 pounds IN
sdeht, we're taken az a sisS.e haid.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09

of skates, and I'll run home for them
while you and Eleanor get ready
You'll come, won't your"
The fresh young voice had carried
grandma back to the happy days when
she had fitted over the ice, avowedly
the best skater in the little town.
But that was long ago; she would
not know how to stand on the ice
now. much less skim over It. She
stIhed the longing to try her skill
once more. and shook her head.
you are very kind to invite me-"
she said. "and appreciate Il very
much indeed, but fear that my sllat-
ing days are over"
Clara was not girl to be easily
thwarted; besides, she had seen the
iirst look Of yielding in grandmA's
eyes.
"of course you could not skate in
that long skirt" she said. thought
fully,
II have one that's Just the right
length for her" Eleanor interrupted.
eagerly. @You see, I'm quite as tall
AS grandma
"My scarlet sweater would be tust
the thing for her" added Clara. 'and
III bring It with the skates"
Grandma flushed again. She had
worn a red jacket the night that
John how long ago It Geemedi
Then I'll go for the skates and
sweater" said Clara. decisively, while
you get your own things ready" She
was out Ok the door before Mrs. Hoyt
could utter o word Of protest Then
the humor Of the situation struck
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
Romans set the annre.

Ancient Rome is responsible for the
gauge of our railway tracks, for Ste
phenson, when he invented the loccmo-
tive, decided upon the space between the
width of the ruts made by the old Roman
chariots, explaining that he did no. be-
lieve that he could improve upon the
experiences of a power such as Rome
had been. Every standard gauge road
the world over is built upon these meas
urements, which have been found as
satisfactory now as when Nero rolled
through the streets of Rome with the
wheels Of his chariot the same distance
apart as are those Of the modern Pull
mans.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
@0e',H LV1o &osl4~',Q &~leeeDtU
Nv T'''O ':zSM l@sr
THE FORGED LINE.

cause of difference in the age Of the
writing.
Where figures or letters have been
changed the joining of the new strokes
with the old is certain to be imper-
feet. This is illustrated in Fig. 2,
where in the numeral II. one of the
rs has been changed to a z.
In Fig. 8 the words Gin full to date"
have beer added and the fatal error
made Of allowing the cross of the at"
in the word date" to pass over a let
ter in the signature. This, under the
microscope, is incontrovertible evil
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
THE BLOOD CRYSTALS.

scope, and their nature established
beyond doubt The stains are treated
with little alkali, evaporated to dry
ness and then heated with acetic acid
and a minute amount of sodium
chloride, says knowledge and Scien-
tihc News, London. If the stain is
from human blood, small but charac-
teristic crystals (haemin crystalsl
will appear. These crystals, much
magnified, are illustrated in Fig. 1.
IN forgeries the investigation re.
solves itself to the microscope and
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
A PSALM OF FARM LIFE.

Tell me not in broken measures
Modern farming does not pay,
For the farm produces chickens,
And the hens-do they not lay2
Eggs are high and going higher,
And the price is soaring FAST
Every time we get 70 market
Il is higher than the last.
Not coop but Il produces
Every day an egg or twoi
SO each farmer gains his millions,
Even though his hens be few.
Every egg = very precious,
And the hens are held In awei
When hen begins to eaclle,
Then the farmer goes "Haw, haWF'
In the broad and buay farmyard
Struts a rooster now end then,
But the shrewd. beWhiskered farmer
Only notices the hen
Trust no rooster howe'er snowy
BE the feathers In HIS tau;
9ay attention 10 the biddies,
Ard your wealth VIII never fail.
Lives OF farmers ali remind Us
We may roll in wealth some day,
II we hustle 20 the market
With the eggs our pudets lay.
-Chicago Chronicle,
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
historic Picture.

A picture Of historic interest has been
circulated by the passenger department
Of the Union Pacific railway. 1t was
taken at Fort Sanders, Wyo., in 1867, at
a time when Gen. Grant was there in
specting the post In the picture are
portraits Of such distinguished men as
Gen. Grant, Gen. Sherman, Gen Gran
vile M, Dodge, Gen. Sheridan, Gen.
John Gibon, Gen. James c. Potter, Gen.
William S. Harvey, Gen. frederick
Dent, Gen. slemmer, Thomas C. Durant,
president of the Union Pacific Construc-
tion company, and the wives Of several
distinguished soldiers, No other pic
ture ever taken in the west contains the
portraits Of so many prominent soldiers
and the photo from which the picture
was made is highly priced by the OH
cisls Of the road.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
SliEElEi;S ion
MICROSCOPE DETECTIVE.
Its Unerring Revelations Of Blood
Stains and Forgeries Make It
a Terror TO Criminals.

One Of the surest means of detect
ing fraudulent addition to or
changes in documents is by the use
Of the microscope. Mysteries in
crime that have baffied detectives for
months have at times been laid bare
by the intelligent use Of this instru-
ment. The guilty fears this mechan-
ical witness against him as he fears
no spoken evidence. A skillful law
yer can confuse and disconcert a hui
man witness and tear to sh-eds the
most damnihc testimony; but when
the microscope, silent, infallible wit
ness, lays bare to the vision the i'm
mutable fact, he can only hold his
peace.
Suspected blood-stains on clothing
may be examined under the micro
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
BRAINS AND TEETH.
Some Humorous Lines on the Remark
of an English Scientist, Sir
Olive Lodge.

Abiding to a recent article by Sir
Oliver Lodge, in which the writer
gives It as MS opinion that 1.-THE more
brains one has, the less teeth one has
unless they are artifeially pro,
vided" a writer in the Westminster
Gazette is stimulated to break out into
verse as follows;
Belinda dear, once on q lime
Ny best beloved Of pretty girls,
II was my wont to turn a rhyme
And say your mouth VIA. H. Fr pearls.
'Iu hhssful Ignorance % yore
thought ray compliment but truthful,
But knowledge grGws from more 20 more
Only the bralniess now are toothful.
$50 take a cab, Belinda deas,
IIie where The dentistry % psinless.
Have out the pearls which now fear.
OK meyeiy teslh 10 urove you hr3inlsSaN
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09

HE was In a rebellious mood. It
- seemed to her that she had al.
was been considered old. She wished
that people could realize how girlish
she was at heart, despite her 80 years
and the gray hairs that clustered
round her forehead.
Married at IL, Mrs. Hoyt had been
a mother before she was 20 and a
grandmother before she was 40. Now
she was visiting her son, and was
secretly annoyed at the respectful
consideration shown her by all the
family.
Her daughter-in-law treated her as
II she were 20; the children were
never allowed to play with her long,
lest she weary of their lively antics.
This morning young Mrs. Hoyt had
been summoned to a neighbours bed
side, and had left Eleanor with strict
dnjunctions to be very good to grand
ma and very quiet. Il was compare
lively easy to obey the FIRST order,
but how was such a bright-eyed tom
boy as 14-year-old Eleanor to carry
out the second?
Quiet2 Quiet, when the ice on the
pond was like glass, and this was
probably the last skating Of the sea.
son? OF course It was lovely to have
grandma visit them, but how pleasant
1t would have been had she waited un.
til spring.
Eleanor flushed at the inhospitality
of this thought, and was glad to be
distracted by a knock at the door. In
came Clara Roe with glowing cheeks
and sparkling eyes.
20 Eleanor, put on your things
right away!" she cried. THE skating
is the best we have had. Every one
else is there"
Il know" said Eleanor, her lip
trembling little, "but-but mother
has gone away, and have to stay
with grandma"
"ohl" Clara's bright face clouded
at the thought Of her friends disap.
pointment then cleared as she said:
But why not take your grandmother,
too?"
Take grandma" echoed Eleanor,
as If Clara had proposed to take the
house and barn.
Certainly" said Clara, in her posi-
tive manner. Il believe she'd like it.
She looks as If she could have as
much fun as any of US, If she only had
q chance"
Eleanor made no reply, and after
a moments hesitation Clara said:
Anyway, Pm going to ask herI"
She marched straight into the SIT.
ting-room, where grandma sat with
her knitting, looking out at the bright
sunshine. Mrs. Hoyt looked up with
a welcoming smile; she and Clara had
been friends since their first meeting.
"Mrs. Hoyt," said Clara, putting d
persuasive arm about grandma's neck,
don't you want to go skating with
-us?"
Down went the knitting, up went
Mrs. Hoyt's eyebrows. Skatingl A
grandmother skate!
1.-THE ice is like glass;" Clara con-
tinued, eagerly, 'and 1t may not last
another day. We have an extra pair
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09

dence, no matter how well otherwise
the forgery may have been executed
The most painstaking forgeries are
the most apparent when viewed
through the microscope. In tracing
the additions the pen has been lifted
many times, perhaps; or the words
or signature have been first traced Ia
with a pencil, and these things pro
claim themselves by imperfections
that may not be doubted.
For work of that nature a 1-6 in.
is sufficiently high power. A good
sub-stage illumination by means of a
condenser is required, however, and
opaque objects must be illuminated by
means Of a bulPs-eye or in some other
way.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
A SAFETY APPLIANCE.
To Be Used on Locomotives for the
Setting of the Air Brakes
Automatically.

Recently-compiled statistics show
that the loss of life, and also the num-
Der Of persons injured, through col
lisions on railroads, is greater in COM
parison than from any other cause.
The desire of the officials Of the larger
railroad lines to establish records for
high speed, whether for long or short
distances, is primarily the cause of
these accidents and the consequent loss
Of life. Safety is sacrificed for speed,
as the breaking of a record means q
good advertisement for that particular
road. OF course, all railroads have
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
FIG. 2-s11 CONVERTED INTO ST.

the trained observer. If a paper has
been folded and afterward opened, and
an addition, change, interlineation,
ETC., made in 1t, a minute quantity Of
ink would follow the fold, did a
single stroke of the pen cross it. A
difference in the pen used by the
forger is brought out under the micro
scope, or the strokes may be meas
ured up to the ten-thousandth of an
inch. The color of the ink may not
be the exact shade, or may vary be-
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
AN AERIAL RowBoAT.
Novel Structure for Navigating the
Air Which Is Propelled with
Big Oars.

A late feature OF the attempts to
navigate the air is an aerial rowboat
which has been constructed by Alva
L Reynolds, Of Los Angeles, Cal. II
is composed Of a gas bag whose equator
is much nearer the front Of the bag
than usual, and a light framework
which supports the occupant It is
raised and lowered, propelled forward
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
Railway Education.

The Southern Pacific company is to
begin the experiment of educating itS
own mechanics. Orders have been re-
ceiyed from headquarters to begin the
erection Of a building on the railroad
grounds at Sparks. New, for the pur-
pose.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
Nsw VA DO Fight Mogaultoas.

New Way to Fight Mosquitoes.
A Memphis (Mo,J man has discov-
cred a new way TO get rid OF mos
guitOes. He says to rub alum on your
face and hands, When the mosquito
takes bite It Fuckers its buzzer so
e can't sting Il sits down in a damp
place. tries to dig the quicker loose.
catches is death Of cold and dies Of
pneumonia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
RY ProxY.

Newman The idea OF saying TINT
Penman doesn't write the hooks thai
are published over his nAmel why,
ne keeps two secretaries busyl
crltieus- Yes one writing ANA tue
other debating Le Figaro.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
Earned tho Place.

'Buddie" Krupp a Kentucky noun
tain boy. walked 80 miles in two daya
from Morehead TO secure . place a.
school teacher.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
Antna Ia Fan

The automobile has taken a strong
hold in Peru. Lima is to have service
Of automobile omnibuses. each designed
TO carry 80 passengers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09

yet there are only 20 sanitoriums. with
room for 2.7GO patients.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-09
.RneIand,a sanitariums.

The number Of deaths from tuber.
culosis In England Il Co,Ooo g year,
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Capt. G. w. Case, representing
the Salvation Army, was in town
last week taking up contributions
for the Army's work. This institu-
ton does a vast amount of reform
and relief work and is entitled to
the aid and support of all good
citizens. 1t is a matter of deep
satisfaction to this editor to know
that Capt. Case received liberal
contributions from Paonia people.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

If you want something to put
you right in line for a dustless
store or residence call at this Of
fee and examine into the merits
of "Perolin". 1t makes sweeping
absolutely dustless and is valu
able germicide and disinfectant.
We have taken the sole agency
from the Peters Paper Company
for this article and can supply it
in any quantity.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

c. c. Hawkins is now domiciled
in his new residence having moved
in the last part of last week. He
has one of the really fine resi-
dences of the city and deserves it.
He has done much to upbuild the
valley and should be one OF those
who reap benefits thereby.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

FOR SALE:-Ten acres choice
fruit land near Elberta, under
fence, together with ten inches OF
perpetual water for $500 on easy
terms. Now is the time to take
advantage of low prices as pr ces
will dcutle with the next .iop.
/. ID. McFApDEN.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Mr.. Berg is installing city water
this week. At the rate taps are
being made it will not be long
till all the residences in the city
are supplied with mountain water.
The result is bound to be an i'm
provement in the general health
of the community.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

The loosening of bolt and its
contact with the main belt caused
a shut down of the electric lights
for a time Saturday evening. En-
ergetic action brought them back
without forcing people to resort
to oil lamps again.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10
Chance to Save Money.

You can save five per cent on
your meat purchases by buying a
coupon book for cash at the
Peoples Meat Market.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Sheriff Gibbs and County Judge
Dickerson were up Saturday even
ing to look into the case of John
Driscoll's breaking into Milton
Spencer's store.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

The Pocket social held at the
residence of Mrs. R. J. Huff last
Friday evening was we'll attended
and greatly enjoyed by all.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

The very choicest beef at the
Peoples Meat Market. Hind
quarters 6Hc per pounc, front
quarters 4Hc per pound.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

All kinds of conveyance papers
quickly and correctly prepared;
abstracts of title furnished on
short notice. See c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

David Beezley is having fine
piece of ground cleared just
across the road from his present
residence north of town.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

X. ]. Nelson has erected a tent
across the road from the school
ground and will reside there dur
ing the winter.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Mrs. F. R. Rockwell returned
to her home in Pueblo Saturday
after a visit of about week with
Paonia friends.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Oscar Lee and family went to
Reading Saturday where they
will remain all winter. Mr.. Lee
will work in the mine.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Charley Wilson had the mis-
fortune to break down his wagon
with a load of hay last Saturday.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Fresh Maple Sugar, Fresh Gran
berries, Fresh Sweet Potatoes at
the Peoples Meat Market.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10
Geo. Sweeney is building log
barn on his place west of town.

Charley Morgan was down from
Reading Monday on business.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Charley Caywood is setting 'em
up on fine girl that came to his
house last Monday.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Edward Nutting left the last of
the week for Glenwood. Iowa, to
visit his mother who is very i'll.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

For SALE:-Cheap for cash,
good work team and nice gentle
single driver. Inquire at this Office.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Jesse Beezley went to Crested
Butte Friday last on business con-
nected with his mine.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Mack ConwelI. who has been
ill for some time. is now much
improved.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

c. A. Merrifeld moved to Read
ing last Saturday where he eX-
poets to work this winter.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

J. w. Mcdonald and family
started for Arkansas Sunday.
They will go by wagon the entire
journey.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Ed. Shook was down from
Reading Monday and took oc-
casion to order THE NEWSPAPER
sent to him hereafter.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

We are ready for your apples at
the Canning Factory.
E. MATHEWS & Co.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

David Beezley is plastering his
house and getting ready for the
winter.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Harvey Memory went to Somer-
set early in the week to accept a
situation in the mine.
The newspaper., 1905-11-10

Go to the Paonia Meat Market
for fish. All kinds of Fresh
Ocean Fish in stock.