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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
THE MOUSE IN THE AUTO
Description Of a Trap That Gives the
Captive Ride After II In
Caught.

Now II is an automobile mousetrap
1t Is made of perforated tin and has
three wheels. The wheel In front Ia
several inches In diameter and resem'
hles the wheel in squirrel cage.
says the New York Sun.
When the mouse has entered the
trap and taken the bait. thus closing
the door behind him, little passage
leads him to the big wheel in front
Here an ingenious arrangement allows
him to get In but prevents his getting
out Of the big wheel once he has en-
tered.
In his efforts to escape the mouse
sets the big wheel to whirling. This
rests on the floor and acts like the
driving wheel OF locomotive. In {
minute the mouse Is spinning about
the floor.
Just why II should be thought ad.
visable to give the mouse an auto.
mobile ride after he is caught the
mousetrap dealer doesn't know. What
Is more to the point with him Is that
the little novelty has attracted good
deal of attention and hence sales have
been frequent.
THE SPEED LIMIT DEFIED.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03


~. We have always used hay with
good results. This makes q covering
that can be quickly removed and re-
placed. and is easily cleaned on from
the Ice. One OF the principle things
20 be remembered In keeping Ice II
to see that there are an infinite num-
Der of minute air spaces in the mass
of porous dry packing. 80 as to take
on all moisture. The inner wall OF
the house should be tight SO as to
exclude air completely. Saw dust
best answers the purpose of filing
In between the walls.
BE sure that the ice 10 packed In Z
solid mass. This Ii secured BY
sweeping all the fine dust and small
pieces Of Ice into the crevices, making
q single solid block OF ice, and to fur
Their prevent any air space between
the cakes, l would have the Ice cut in
blocks so that the joints are broken.
as for instance 16x24 or 12x18 cross.
ing two. thus effectually preventing
circulation of air through the mass.
The building should be located ON
high and dry ground. where the wind
will have chance to strike It from
all sides. IL should have no shade.
The floor should be carefully sealed
against the entrance of air. In many
Instances this is the weakest part OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
ENGLAND RAN LOTTERIES.
Source of Public Revenue from
Early Times Till the
Year 1924.

Lotteries were common in ancient
Rome, and during the middle ages
lotteries were utilized by the Italian
merchants for the disposal of theil
goous.
Some of the Italian states Their
adopted the lottery as a means OF
raising revenue, and the institution
of state lotteries afterwards became
very common and very popular
throughout Europe
The earliest English state lottery
OF which there is any record was in
1869, when 10000 chances were sold
at ten shillings each, the drawing TAX
ing place in the west door of st
Paul's cathedral. The prizes consisted
Of articles of plate, and the profits
were employed for the repair of Ger.
tain harbors.
Early in the reign of Queen Anna
private lotteries were suppressed, "as
public nuisances," but government
lotteries were still maintained, and
from 1909 to 1924 considerable sums
were annually raised In lotteries au.
thorized by act of parliament
The average yearly profit to the
government from 1893 to 1924 was
over $1,700.000. On the ground of In.
Jury to public morals, lotteries of all
kinds we're abolished in England in
lSzb.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Lucky Discovery of a Will.

In order to secure some token by
which to remember great-aunt to
whom she had been much attached,
Mile. Bertha Chevanne. young
French woman, OF Paris. attended a
sale of the old lady's effects. The girl
was poor and most OF the articles were
beyond her purse. A shabby old book
"a book OF devotionS-was. however.
put up. Nobody bid for 1t except Mile.
Chevanne. and she bought It for next
to nothing. In turning over the leaves
she came across folded paper. 1t
was will bequeathing her the whole
OF her great-aunts estate. valued at
$4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03

forwards by means of pair of wing
like oars.
The gas-bag can, by employing
weights. be made to raise just half a
pound less than the weight of the
aeronaut
Gravity is then overcome by the use
of the oars. anyone who can scull be-
ing able to handle the aerial skiff
with ease.
At present several hundreds of peo-
pie have tried their prentice hands at
rowing the airship up and down the
park where it is being tested. al
though no experienced aeronaut has
yet experimental with 1t.
The bag is 81 feet long, and Is
feet in diameter at the center OF
gravity.
To raise the car and passenger
weighing $50 pounds, $500 cubic feet
of gas are sufficient.
An interesting fact about this new
sky-craft is that the entire cost of
strong enough to carry one person is
little more than 500.
From four to six miles All hour can
be covered by good oarsman, but
there is always the drawback, az in the
case of the ordinary rowing-boat, that
1t is difficult to row against cur
rent.
In the case of an airship the cur
rent is, of course, an unfavorable
breeze.
1t seems certain that, having regard
TO the numerous attempts made nova
days to solve its problem. aerial navi-
CATION will before long become not
only practicable, but popular.
The well-known drawings in comic
papers of families departing In air
ships for their holidays may some day
find realization. and 1t does not seem
as If that day is now far distant. The
introduction of airships would BE- very
welcome.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
BRITISH LABOR LEADER.
James K Hardie, Member of Parlia-
ment, a Self-Educated Man and
an Advanced Reformer.

London.-James Keir Hardie, who
will be the labor leader In the new
British parliament, was first elected
to parliament in 1892. He was born
in Lochnorris. in Ayrshire. Scotland.
49 years ago, and worked in the
mines from the age of seven until he
was "a. When IL years old he was
unable to read, but he managed to
educate himself. and now is the pro-
prietor and editor OF the Labor Lead
er. Mr.. Hardie is an advanced re-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03

France; Joseph H. Choate. former am
bassador TO England, and Judge U. M.
Rose. of Arkansas, former president
of the American Bar association. The
first two named will be known to
most of the European delegates. Judge
Rose is a fine French scholar. fact
of considerable Importance and use
fulness to the delegation. as much Of
the conferences will be conducted in
French.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
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THE IcEHoUsE.
More Pertinent Discussion of Most
seasonable subject--A Good
Building.

The most essential requirements
OF an ice-house are: A dry founda~
ton, perfectly sealed against entrance
OF air. An alright ceiling or wall
around the ice, so that any dampness
that may exist In the wall will b.
evaporated from the outside. thus by
the influence of the evaporation win
have tendency TO cool the wall n
well ventilated, but tight roof, win
gables open to the air through which
current of air may pass. so the mods-
ture which gathers in the covering a.
the ice may be svaporated and tho
covering kept cool and dry. Two fees
of covering should be kept on the Toe.
and this may be hay, ine straw. chan
or saw dust: In fact any porous sub
stance that will not decompose quick
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
THE LATEST IN AIRSHIPs.
New Sky Craft Invented by Cali
fornian Propelled by Means
of Wing-Like Oars.

Los Angeles. Cal.-The very latest
departure in airships is an aerial
skin. which owes its invention to
Alva L. Reynolds. Of this city.
The airship consists of a gas-bag,
whose center of gravity is much near
er the front of the bag than is usually
the case. and a light framework. which
supports the occupant of the vessel.
The whole contrivance Is raised. and
lowered. and pulled backwards and
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Smallest Coin Used.

The natives Of the Malay peninsula
have in use the smallest current coin
In the world. 1t is q sort of wafer.
made from the resinous Juice or a
tree, and is worth about one-twenty-
thousandth of cent. The smallest
metal coin in circulation at the pres
emit day is the Portuguese three-reis
piece. worth six one-hundredths OF a
cent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
NEW POLICE COMMISSIONER
Gen. Bingham, Ex-Army officer, APP
| pointed by New York Mayor
to Succeed McAdoo.

New York.-Brig. Gen. Theodore A.
of this city, to succeed Commissioner
William McAdoo, was one of the dis
tinguished engineer officers of the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Treat the Heifer Right

The heifer calf that is kept in a
clean, dry place until she becomes q
COW will not lie in filth IL she can
help 1t. Also. If she is provided with
clean water and not allowed to drink
out Of mud puddle she will not
drink filthy water.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
WILL REPRESENT AMERICA.
Three Prominent Men Named as Del
egates to Peace Conference at
The Hague.

Washington.-The American repre-
sentatives at the peace conference to
be held at The Hague will be Gen.
Horace Porter, former ambassador to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Farm Made Manure.

The farm made manure is the best
all-round fertilizer the farmer can
get. It's mechanical and chemical ef-
feots on any soil are quick and GER
tain. snd It will last longer than com.
marclAi esrtilixsrR
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
a Mistake.

The stockman who allows his young
stock to lose from rs to $50 pounds
during the winter has not only lost
his feed. but he has lost part OF the
last summers gain. 1t does not pay
TO let stock run down.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03

army until by an accident be lost leg
and was placed on the retired list. He
is best known to the public at large an
the master Of ceremonies at White
House functions from 1897 until two
years ago, but achieved good deal OF
reputation as the military attache at
Berlin in 1902 He is a native OF
Connecticut, was graduated at West
Point In 1879. and during the next IS
years had charge OF some of the most
notable engineering projects Of the
government. His las assignment was
as engineer In charge of the Lake Erie
and Lake Ontario district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03

former. and favors socialism, and It Is
said "disguises his strong, simple and
resolute character with some surface
eccentricitiss." He has travelled ex-
tensively arr. Is a frequent contribu-
tor 10 British magazines and reviews.
His political opponents hold him In
the highest respect.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Progress.

when the republic was young" OBJ
served the reflective citizen, man
was satisfied II he could paddle his
own canoe"
"Well?"
"But now the scheme seems to be to
fool as many people as possible into
padding the craft for you" Chicago
Sun
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18

The Garden Oty Hotel familiar 70 30 many auto
moblilsts on account OF the tutomobIe ccnipet
lions held on L0n IslGnd, has purchased two four
cylinder Locomoblle gasolene oaTp for rental ser.
Vice. fhey 20 In conmiBsion on April &.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18
SOMETHING NEW AT BROOKLYN.
Committee Leads Other Horse Shows With
Rules for Judging.

All classes are open TO all at the fourteenth
annual Brooklyn Horse Show. to be held
at the Riding and Driving Club, on April
~. rs. 20 and 81. The cash prizes amount 70
$500 and there will be a rich array OF cups
as specials. On the committee are Jay F.
Carlisle. chairman; Allan Pinkerton, Herbert
l.. Pratt, f. I. Bedford, G.. II. Hubbs. II. II.
Salmon, e. II. Robbins and 9. F. Rothschild.
The following are the Judges: Harness
horses-Walter P. Bliss, r. A. Fairbairn
and J. W. Ogden. Saddle horses and polo
ponies-R. L. Stevens. Hunters and jump
ers-F. Ambrose Clark, Robert l.. Gerry
and A.. B. Maclay.
The committee has scored a point on the
other shows by formulating a set of rules
on Judging. Practically the list contains
in a condensed form the essence OF good form
in the show ring, The rules;
ANY rider, or driver who shall not obey the
S TaDs { : snss Of ' and m a, ,EsIT 6I.c or }SaE ssa fhait Il Sc Sc
ordered, withdraw from the ring.
I'm Judging Il = saddle . aSrs Sn for C,6 msnH wI,sa he shall aal
parent effort; should. be willing to back freely,
ana should stand suinI'en.is long bor u rnGeF 20
IA saddle horse should have a free, open walk,
Irot.
4-when the Judges consider IT necessary they
to determine their Te%spsetlys merits; y. ,.ro. IN vi.
turn MACE sceSrd dHnse , S"a the O1 numbsr in N the catalogue,
or as the judges may direct. 49,.
Sin case of a horse refusing his fences, ne snail
he allowed two further trials and no more; II then
unsuccessful. he shall cease to compete.
lin the case OF n horse going through or break
Ing down a fence. the fence shall be made UP again,
and II the judges think NJ, one more trial shall be
allowed; II the horse falls to Jump 1t al the next
attempt, the horse shall cease to compete.
S-The fences for the jumping classes VIII be
such as the committee shall select. The minimum
weight for each horse 70 carry Will be l40 pounds.
o.Rlders viii not be allowed 10 punish their horses
with unnecessary severity.
i0-The decision OF the Judges In every case shall
be final.
1i-All horses must be practically sound for the
purpose shown.
Classes for women to drive and ride are
included; also some for children The specials
include the Whip Clubs, $500 cup 70 PROMOTE
the interest in tandem driving. Jay F. Car
Isle and II. f, Pratt have each two wins
scored and, it is n three win cup; The Eagle
CUP. is again offered. When competed for
last year, for the FIRST time. IL was won by A.G.
Vanderbilt with Rustling silk. All the seats
and boxes Will be scl1 at auction. The en-
tries close on April IA.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18

The Holman q Schulz Company has moved
into ls new four story garage on sixty second
street, near Broadway. IN one OF the best equipped
ucularly being q model Of completeness. The 1908
models OF the Rambler the National and the
Narion are on view In the showroom,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18
COLUMBIA ATHLETICS.
No Freshman Team This Year-MedaIs
Awarded for Indoor Races.

Columbia will probably not have a fresh
josh Crooks. II has been found impossible
TO get dates for the 90 class team because Of
the failure of Columbia TO I'll all enga gements
last season. There WAS q long schedule made
out last year. but the Columbia team met
only two schools. These were The Newark
High School indoors and the Witt Clinton
High School outdoors.
The medals for the seasons competitions
In the indoor handicap races on the gymnasium
90, won the distance running gold medal.
taking first in all the weekly races. Sanders
ran a mile on the ten-lap track In 4 minutes
40 seconds, which Ia a good performance, con
sldering his inc perience and The noor fro ok
c. E. Grunsky, %, won the first prize for the
abort distance races.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18

snIesroonis evidence OF the continued popularity
OF that moderate priced car. p. Fremont Rocket.
president and general manager Of the Zlm- Rock
Motor Car Com pany, says that the sales OF the
Stoddard Dayton have surpassed his fondest e&-
urctattong.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18

Reginald de Koven. the well known composer
and author OF Robin Hood" has Just placed an
order for q IS horsc- power Rainier for use at Newport
during the coming summer, which will undoubtedly
be one OF the most attractive cars TO make It's ap.
pearance In that city. The body is 10 be painted
French gray, with red stripes: the wheels o brigh,
red, with black stripes; while the trimming will be
in bright red leather. This car is intended pri,
marily for the use OF Miss ee Koven, who is an en-
pert chAufeuse.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18
basketball Noifa.

The Erasmus Hall High School girls met and de
feAted the George William Curtis High school FIVE
In the kst game Of the Metropolitan High School
0tftA' Athletic League Basketball eaAmplonShlp
yesterday by ~ 10 I
Nr1ArSo, l. J., nhrh IA asst basEet ball
rane Was plaIed In the sanford Avenue Gym.
Asskgra Of The fhsAtRg High School this RerslsT,
me ffoShinR High school 6lriA team led by Mss
Naesitne E<yNsrt WVNty NteN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18

George Cabot Ward. who was recently appointed
Auditor OF Porto Rico BY President Roosevelt. Is the
latest adherent OF the Prayer Miller air cooled car.
Mr.. Ward admitted that the run OF $500 miles
which the Prayer Miner made al Long Branch
last year convinced him that Il was the car best
suited for the climate OF Porto Rico, ~ will be
shipDcd this month,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18

That the average price OF American automobiles
is steadily going up is shown by the sworn. testimony
In the United States Circuit Court by N. J. Budlong,
president OF the Electric Vehicle Company, plaintiff
In Selden patent litigation now prog easing. The
figures sworn 10 by Mr.. Budlong were furnished by
manufacturers In dispositions under oath and show
that the average price Increased from 1l.170 in
1919 20 Sl,4f2 in 1904 and 81 $50 In 1905. This in.
crease Is due largely TO the improved quality Of
the product, but Il Ia interesting to note that oil.
though Wlnton cars have shown notable improve
ment, the price OF $500 has not been Increased
since 1907.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18

4 match has been arranged TO take place April 1
at bridgeport, Conn, between q Maxwell stock car
and a Reo stock car. The match Will take the form
OF a hill climbing contest, both parties 20 agree on
The reouire ments. The loser ia 10 present a CUP of a
specified cost TO the winner. The outcome win be
with interest, as the Maxwell and the REQ
are old time competitors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-19
MARRIED..
Robinson NewbIom.

Wednesday evening at O'Clock, q
quiet wedding was celebrated al the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Newblom, 500 Woodbury.
street, Miss Elsie May Newblom and
Mr.. Fred Robinson. son OF
Mrs Nellie Robinson. West North
street, being united in marriage by
Rev. w. III. Scott. About thirty guests
most Of them relatives, were present
The ring service was used. and the
wedding march. melodies of Love
(Enselmann,, was played by Miss
Bertha Robinson, sister of the groom
The bride wore pearl gray dress
trimmed in white silk and lace, ana
carried brides roses. The ceremony
was performed in the parlor, under az
arch of autumn leaves, carnations ano
roses. Leaves and carnations also
formed the other decorations, and the
color scheme of pink and white was
also carried out in the refreshments
These were served by Misses Nellie
Heisinger and Bertha Robinson.
The bride formerly worked as an OPP
orator in the Iowa Telephone office fol
about two g, resigning her posi-
ton last Ju, tr. Robinson is an en-
ploye OF the county bridge depart
,nent. The couple will reside at this
Newhlom home at present.
Guests present from out of the city
were Misses Lillian Arnes. of Wool
ward, and Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Robin
son, of Ferguson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-19
NO pAwDLlNe.
A Man Of 70, After Finding Coffee Hurt
Him, Stopped Short.

f1tHny5 0SOPPVo SuSsss
When a man has lived to be 70 years
old with a 40 year old habit grown to
him like a knot on a tree, chances are
he'll stick to the habit till he dies.
But occasionally the spirit of youth
and determination remain In some
men to the last day Of their lives.
When such men do find any habit OF
life has been doing them harm, they
surprise the Oslerites by degree OF
will power that is supposed to belong
to men under 40 only.
1T had been a user of coffee until
three years ago-a period of 40 years
and am now TO-" writes N. Oak. man.
81 was extremely nervous and debili-
tated. and saw plainly that I must
make a change.
II am thankful to say l had the
nerve to quit coffee at once and take
on Postum without any dawdling. and
experienced no i'll effects. On the con-
trary / commenced to gain, losing my
nervousness within two months. also
gaining strength and health otherwise.
For man Of my age l am very
we'll and hearty. l sometimes meet
persons who have not made their Pos
tum right and don't like 1t. But tell
them to boil it long enough and call
their attention to my looks now and
before used it; that seems convinc-
ing.
Now, when have writing to do, or
long columns of figures to cast UP, I
feel equal to it and can get thru my
work without the tagged out feeling
of old - Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich. Read the book.
THE Road ITO Wellyille.' in pRss.
"There's reason"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-19
sherIff,s Foreclosure Sale.

Tomorrow morning Saturday., 10 a.
M, 1905 West Linn street. sold at sher-
ifs sale tomorrow morning Saturday.
October 20), at 10 a. m. Come and bid.
Sale in front of court house.
Winter Visitors Week End Excursions
On Saturdays during the winter the
Chicago Great Western railway will
cell tickets to Des Moines and other
points at half tariff rates. The rates
Win also apply in opposite direction,
anabling friends to return your visit.
Ask the Great Western agent for in
formation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-19

At their meeting tomorrow the
stockholders Of the fair association
may or may not decide to purchase
the grounds but it is evident from the
large patronage being accorded A. p.
Wilbur & Sons that nearly everybody
has decided to purchase their furni-
ture and floor coverings of this pop
ular firm.