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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
A Nut for Chemistry to Crack.

Science solves some problems only 10
evoke others, in turn to be solved by new
discoveries or inventions. Thus, the pro-
duction Of the steel sAip, itself revoiu-
ton in naval architecture, gave rise 10
great difficulties. Barnacies found the
steel hull a convenient resting-piace. Inc
use Of copper sheathing was trieo' as III
the case OF the old wooden ships, but tnis
set up an electrolytic action which caused
the disntegration of the hull. and to per-
NIT the copper sheathing and at the Same
time to prevent the destruction or the
steel plates a wooden intermediary sheath
ing was found to be necessary. Wnen all
this weight of wood and copper was aoded
to the original weight of the vessel the
handicap was too great. The practlce Is
now virtually abandoned.
Somewhat of the same difficulty has
been experienced in the use Of the pressed
steel cars in the eoal-carrying traffic.
These cars it was thought, had solved
vexatious problem by permitting greater
capacity without prohibitively adding to
the weight, while giving fiexibility and
strength When injured in a wreck they
could be repaired at less cost. But the
following news dispatch printed in New
York paper from Morristown, N. J., fndf-
Gates that the railroads must call upon
the laboratories for assistance to meet
new development which threatens to over
come all the economy and convenience of
the steel car:
cat the Hampton Junction coal storage
yards pressed steel cars filed with btu
minous coal have had holes eaten into
them-and in some cases into the railroad
tracks as well-by a fluid similar to sui
phuric acid. This fluid is made by the
rain falling on the coal as it lies in the
cars, the water becoming impregnated
with the sulphur which bituminous coal
contains.
That some method will be found to meet
this condition may not be doubted.
Whether this remedy will take the form
of a wooden sheathing, the use of some
reagent sprinkled the floor and sides
Of the car before it is nlled, or the intro
duction of an element into the steel in
the manufacture to cause it to resist the
action of the sulphuric acid distilled from
the coal, or some other means of protec
ton is for the chemists to determine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
The Hay Library.

The naming of the new library to be built
at Brown University after John Hay, who
was an alumnus of that institution, Will be
an honor most appropriately bestowed. Mr..
Hay in life stood for all good things and
particularly for education and the human
tiles. His name. after 1t fairly became
public property, was one to conjure with
in all matters relating to character and
progress. The memory he has left will
long survive in our large affairs, and We
shall honor ourselves whenever we honor
1t. Mr.. Carnegie is accredited with suggest
ing the name, and it Is but another evidence
of the interest he takes. not only in edu-
cation. but in associating his efforts in that
direction with those whom the world re-
veres for their activities as well as for their
personal accomplishments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

and how fatherly his manner was He
deluged me with history. and seemed anx-
ious to save the empire for me. Any morey
Yes. here Is an American contractor who
was amazed at your good looks and your
youthful looks. I should say be expected
to see a savage six-footer. with fierce whis-
kers, and growi to shake a city The
well-groomed sovereign, without side or
inciviiity. all but paralyzed him"
Give me that notice. Witte. Her mai
esty approves of my appearance, AMI 1t Will
please her TO find her taste Endorsed from
far-away America. Should I put an end to
such meetngs?"
by no means sire. Keep them up. Give
the streiling scribbler an interview. and
the visiting contractor slice OIL what the
Americans call pie. The man who wants
copy and gets 1t and the man who builds
g ship OF two for us become friendly to
us, and we need friends Now that we
have started In that direction. sire, let's
be as democratic as possible without injur-
ing ourselves
WHITE. take it by and large, bottom and
top, it's-about the same old world, isn't 1t"
Sire, I'm glad to hear you strike that
note. You are right. Yes, we may expect
from the pauper much of what we have
found in the prince. It's largely ques-
ton of manner. The prince seeking favor
bows and scrapes In a way-in a ceremoni-
Gus way, of course. The other fellows
jolly Is little crude. He comes at you
in a shambling way, and needs help in de-
livering his message. Still. you'll like the
change. You've had so much of the prince
that the pauper for time will entertain
you"
''Witte if Roosevelt knew of the progress
you are making he might want to borrow
you"
Sire until the Americans get through
with their railroad rate problem. shall
prefer Russia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
Local "Gags. "

One of the surest methods of extracting a
laugh from a theatrical audience, especially
in that range of entertainment known in
clusively as vaudeville, is to interlard a
song or a monologue or a dialogue with
local gags" The more pointedly the
"gagger'' slurs the community the more,
apparently the community's representa-
tives seem to enjoy the joke. They will
roar and applaud vociferously upon being
assured by black-face Comedian that
they are behind the times, bucolic, pro-
vincial, bad-mannered or what not. They
howl with delight whenever their public
buildings are aspersed, and they scream
Historically if their street car service is
held up to ridicule. There seems to be no
limit to the liberties the man on the stage
is free to take with local pride.
But there are two conditions: The per-
former must be professional and must
gag only the immediate locality. Phila-
delphians will calmly, even with discreet
enthusiasm. listen to quips upon the city of
brotherly love uttered within it's precincts,
but they bitterly resent them when voiced
abroad. This is what happened at Derby.
Conn, the other night. A fair was in prog
ress in that town and a delegation Of chart
table people from the neighboring town of
feature of the program of entertain
ment was a song by vocal young woman
of Derby, who rendered with startling eff
feet ditty entitled, Gee. Ansonia's a
Lonesome TOWN.
She had worked her way through two or
three verses descriptive of the social de-
ficiencies of Ansonia before the visiting An
sonians showed signs of irritation. Then
gum shoes and books and other missiles be-
gan to fly toward the stage, and the singer
soon beat a hasty retreat. The managers
apologized, but the angered Ansonians left
the hall in a body. and now deadly feud
has been declared between Derby and her
neighbor.
II the vocal young woman of Derby had
confined her witticsms to her own COM
munity she would probably have been APP
plauded to the echo by both the Ansonians
and the Derbyites-the former out of APP
probation of what they regarded as the
truth and the latter through proud appre-
citation of homegrown wit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
PICTURES In THE SMOKE.

From Puck.
No sentimental poet I, to wiring the heart with
Or call up sad illusions to the Land of Long Ago.
l leave such work to Riley. Let him induce the
tears
With poems of the yesterday and joys of Other
Years.
Yet what affiatus is in me comes surging from
What time puff the azure clouds from out big
cigar.
The Muse of Optimistic Things I ioyfuIy invoke
And conjure up the pictures-the pictures in the
smoke.
No sweethearts of the Might Have Been are IN
those dreams of mine;
No Gwendolyn Margaret, no Kate or farollnei
No ''dear old Home no promises that ehildishiy
/ vowed,
Come In that vap'rous picture in that blue TO
bacco cloud.
Nayl Nayi l dream OF luxuries that am gong
to get
o We that scott at sentiment and deem romance
joke,
smoke.
An automobile-if save four million tags IF that
Fo- seven hundred Thousand bands of this-a
furnished fiat:
A parlor yacht-for smoking thirty thousand tons
A tooth brnsh-for inhalins fumes of twenty
miles OF rope;
"a woman's but a woman''-bIt a good cigar IS
Than Just smoke, dear Rudyard, II you strife
the proper store.
I've got tobacco heart lung is gone and / am
broke
But | have looked at pictures-at pictures in the
smoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
The New Regime in Russia.

Sire, you were good enough a few weeks
ago to call my attention 10 some newspaper
stories about myself. Have you been fol-
lowing your own fortunes in that partjc-
ular?''
WHITE. I can tell by your tone and man
ner that the joke is now on me. Let's have
it."
Well, here is an English Journalist, who,
after ar interview. marvels in his letter
about 1t on the fact that you are very well
informed on the topics of the day. Evi-
IDENTIFY he expected to find you spinning your
crown around like top and In the tiensest
ignorance about everything outside of the
palace walls
THAT must be Stead. / remember him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
THE SICK NAN OF AFRICA.

From the Philadelphia North American
Contrary to the impression in some quar-
tiers, Morocco is to have very importa Mt
and painful part in the Algeciras confer
ence. She is to be the innocent bystander.
From the Savannah News.
The powers are going to hold a confer
ence on Morocco, but Morocco will have
very little. IL any. voice In the proceedings
All Morocco will have to do will be to keep
still and make a noise like a bone of con-
tention.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Morocco wonders why the powers don't
let 1t alone and regulate Russia. The diff
ference is that Morocco can't help itself.
From the Birmingham News.
1t remains to be seen whether the Mo-
roccan conference will turn out to be
chapter in frenzied diplomacy.
From the Cleveland Leader.
Morocco will try hard to afford entertain
ment for the conference commissioners.
The pretender to the sultan's throne has
assembled an army and Is ready to begin
business any day.
From the Atlanta Journal.
The eyes OF the world are said to be
fastened upon Morocco. Here's where the
world gets bad case Of sore eyes before
the Morocco row To settled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
MORALES THE MENDICANT.

From the Syracuse Post-Standard.
Morales may be comforted. There are
seventy odd defeated insurgents in Wash
ington for him to sympathize with.
From the Toledo Blade.
President Morales is going to Panama.
Save a spade for one.
From the Chicago News,
In resigning the presidency of Santo Do
mingo Morales reminds one of the gentle
man who refused to ride on the freight
train after the brakeman had thrown him
off.
From the Worcester Gazette.
Though far from his native land, 1t is sus-
pected that Morales will manage to enjoy
himself more in Porto Rico than he has
recently in Dominica.
From the Atlanta Journal.
President Morales says that he may go
to Panama Stop him where he Is now.
We have troubles enough at Panama with
out adding Morales to the number.
From the Columbus Dispatch.
The fugitive President Morales of Santo
Domingo Is said to be q poor man and will
have to work for living. How did 1t hap
pen that he failed to live up to his graft
opportunities2
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Ex-President Morales OF santo Domingo
cannot do much more Kicking with q
broken ankle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
The Auto-Veil.

fashion note recently published an
nounces that automobile wells are now be-
Ing greatly favored by women. with and
without motors on the side. These wells. 1t
is stated, are suited TO most wearers and
moreover have the advantage of keeping
the hat firmly in place In windy weather
and preventing the hair from going on
strike. But there is a further and perhaps
a greater advantage In the automobile veil
than the securing of hat and hair. an adj
vantage which appeals strongly to women
who shop and who have no motors.
Clerks behind the counters OF the stores
are very shrewd judges OF human
nature, and while they make mistakes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
A DOUBLE LIFE.

rom the Baltimore American.
Ny neighbar leads a double life
fashion much in vogue
dramatic rascal he Is. sure.
And literary rogue.
For when my neighbor Is az home
His choice Of books or play
Is not at all the same as when
Ny neighbor goes away.
When he Is home he buys the books
OF literary style
That anaIyze the human soul
And woe and gloom up-pile-
He goes In for disse .tien keen,
With problems of the time.
The novels on heredfty,
And on the Modern Crime.
But when my nelghbor goes away
The books he reads-eh. my!
Adventures yellow tales and jokes
As low as breakfast pie
To latest books, he says, 70 way
Or I'll do something rash;
AT home l have TO read that rot
Now give me good old trash
Ny neighbor, when be is at home,
And feels the drama draw,
VIII only 60 to IbseD plays
Or rave Ger Bernard shaw
He'll see none but a problem play.
A work that makes one think
And turns in scorn from mere mirth ehoWn
Philosophy to drink
But when my nefghbor goes abroad
Ne fsben does be see. Sc.
He fights In threngs that rush to buy
Good seats for .Fiddle-Dee.
He takes revenge for Shaw ct al.
In sonR and dance and buzs;
And most OF us, think somehow
Do a. my neighbor does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
Apart.

l can't tell what 1t is that makes
A Sunday seem so different
This old world looks up and forsakes
The sordid way on which twas bent
For six long days. The sky is blue.
The air is crystal clear and sweet
And hope looks up and smiles anew
With promise, silent-yet complete.
I know the hours are just the same
IS we have on other days:
I know the twilights golden frame
Is but the suns familiar rays;
The clock ticks on with sullen pace,
TIL shadows gather in the west.
IT'S but days well measured space
And yet it's different from the rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
SHOOTING STARS.
Comfort,

Il would like him better" said the con-
iding girl, if he were not so slow in con-
versation"
Never mind, answered Miss Cayenne
That may seem a defect now, but it may
give you a mortgage on the last word
later On"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

Some of the older students at prominent
educational institutions decree that fresh
men shall not wear red neckties Occasion
ally there is glimmer of good taste IN
hazing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
The Cuisine.

I'D like to be in a position to employ
chef" said the epicure.
II don't know, said the dyspeptic. IF
the habit of artificial nourishment goes on,
what you'll want is not chef. but chem
iSt'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
Not Best.

There is nothing so satisfactory as a
clear conscience"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum; "and
the next best thing is a good lawyer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

There are some suspicious that Mr.. Roose-
Welt has started more things than can be
finished in several subsequent administra-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

The intimation that President Roosevelt,
if his policies are not sustained by Con-
gress. may accept another term. will sound
TO a number of statesmen like threat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
A Danger.

If all men thought before they spoke,
Their words would seem SO small
That presentiy-this is no joke
They wouldn't speak at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

1t is now declared that bridge whist scan
dals are threatened in a number of social
centers. Let US heed President Roosevelt's
admonition. and have square deal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

1t may as we'll be taken for granted that
Senator DeDew has no intention of resign
ing. The suggestion does not in any way
appeal 10 his sense of hnnor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

The meat packers, when they believe
their rights are assailed, can become as
indignant as meat consumers; and perhaps
with greater prospect of practical results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

There are evidently no fears of over
working the interstate commerce commits
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

The defeat of A. Conan Doyle for parlia-
ment should not cause dfsmay. There are
more able politicians than able novelists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

The car is neglecting public holidays ow
ing to the fear of creating a new anniver-
sary for posterity to note with passing in
terest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

It may be as well to give the Filipinos an
early assurance that graft is not an ap-
proved feature of civilization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

Mr.. Bryan may find enough live topics
when he reaches America to provide him
with a brand new set of opinions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
The Wedding Gown.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Miss Roosevelt.s Gown is the title of a
daily serial story that has still several
weeks to run.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

Castro will not be inclined to show much
consideration for an inexperienced presi-
dent like NJ. FaIlieres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

Even II Poultney Bigelow had been incar-
cerated. he could have taken his writing
materials with him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21

DE man dat knows what he Is talkin
about" said Uncle Eben, don't use neal
so much language as de man OATS tryin
to keep you fun discoverin' dat he is mo
or less in de dark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
Goddess Cold.

From the Savannah News.
With wireless messages and horseless
carriages We seem to have acquired win
terless winter.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-08-17
Hotel Arrivals.

Following are the arrivals at Ho-
tel Monterey for the past week, as
shown by the register:-
JR Taylor, Baltimore; Capt "
] Robson, Mrs L, Misses Mary and
Blanche Dudley, Mrs J M David
son, Parkersburg,W Va; D S Glad
well, Moscow; NJ G Reed, Farm
vile, Va; Harry Huff, G A Neal,
Winchester. Va; Chas E Kelly,
Wash, D G; M B Gwin, Co; Jno T
White and wife, Norfolk; W M
Sheleon, Richmond, Miss Kate Hi
ner, Waynesboro, Va, Mrs Fl H
Blease, Staunton, Mrs R N Page,
Hermitage, Va, Mise Mamie Good
loe, Bigston Gap, Va,Rev j ADDISON
Smith, DR. Fl B, II B, jr, and Ar
mold Hunger, Richmond, Va, } Hull
Kramer, R A Jones, E A McNulty,
u R Crummett and wife, Russ
Eagle, Cam Hoover. M G Holt, j
Il Wilson, J F McNulty. A Jones,
"a w Shoulder, Jake Ralston,
Esses Matte Eagle and Jemima
lines, Co. o
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-08-17
Letter To H M SIaven
Monterey, Va.

Dear Sir; You know diamonds don't
90 by size So with paint,
We make paint, one gallon oil which
coes as far as two of another and lasts
twice as long; that's Alto 1.
Won know it is true in diamonds. they
don't go by the gallon, DO they?
If you're going to paint our house, you
90 first to your painter and say; VI am
Going to paint; do you want the job! and
What'll it cost" 49,,
If he happens to know, he'll say; "De-
nends ON the paint. / can do it for some
where about 500 or 5000, whichever you
like 800 will make good job; 500 a
poor one
And YOU, if you happen to have your
wits III saw; "i'll take the good one, when
III you do it,"
Painters ought, u all, to know about
naint; and jewellers ought to be able to
get good job. We do what we can &c
Gallon Devoe is better than of aver
ace naint. goes as far-that is, your house
vii take about 20 gallons Devoe and AZ
If average paint-and Devoc will wear
lonc time: the life of average paint is very
uncertain. it may be year, 1t may be B
why is it that painters don't know
about paint? Do jewellers know abou
diamonds? They know more than they
tell sometimes. There are painters ant
na;nters; so there are jewelers.; so there il
ppaint and the least gallon paint is De
Yours truly,
F. w. Devoe & co
New York.
p s Asst & Henkel, Staunton, V;
sell our paint.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-08-17

Two obituary notices, on death
of Mr. McNett, came to US after
the one which appears had been
put in type. We make this state
ment so that parties may under
stand why their contributions DO
not appear.
We are informed that all engl-
neer corps-1S strong-is now IN
the Collins neighborhood, and
headed for the Vanderpool Gap.
We were also shown letter from
Ohio men making inquiry as to
number of railroad lines previously
surveyed in Highland, &c, and ask
ing as to the utility of an electric
line from Covington to Franklin,
Grant 9. H., the distance etc. Items
of this sort are "refreshlng after
orr long rest.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-08-17
DIED EROr1 WOUND.

Mr.. William McNett. OF Tumble
an account of whose misfortune
was referred to last week IN our
columns, died on Thursday even
ing. 1t will be recalled that his-
little grsndson, Stuart Dickson, ac-
cdentallv discharged a Winchester
shot gun, the load entering MI
McNetRs hip. At The time OF the
accident, the old gentlemen was
seated on the porch, reading a
newspaper.
The wound was considered a SER
ious one at the time, and the UNI
fortunate man never rallied from
the shock.
Mr.. McNett. while not native
Of this county, has resided in High
land for many years.
He was u. S. pensioner, and
his wife was daughter of VIM. 5.
Thompson, Esq He was clever,
inoffensiye citizen, quiet and high
ly esteemed by all WHO knew HIM.
His wife and three children survive
him-Mrs, C. A. Dickson, Mrs.
William Armstrong and MIR. Jack
McNett, the last named being en-
ployed in Bath, and not reaching
home until after his fathers death.
The funeral service was conduct
ed by the pastor Of the Adventist
church of which he was a member,
and he was laid to rest in the old
Thompson burying ground on
Jackson's River.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-08-17
FROM DOE HILL.

Aug. Is, 1906
Your correspondent at this place
was not Fishing" but was ENJOY
inc a vacation. We had the pleas
nre Of attending the district meet
inc of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
s;onary Society, held at Harrison.
burg the 5th and 9Th. Most OF
the societies in The district were
represented. and the reports show
ed good work being done. We
had with us DR. and Mrs Lincoln,
of the Episcopal church, returned
missionaries from China, who gave
rs interesting accounts OF their
work there. Miss Addie Arm.
strong represented the Doe Hill
juveniles. =,
We attended the funeral OF Mrs
DR. Waugh Monday afternoon at
5 o'clock. A short service was con-
Quoted at the residence on Frank
lin street by her pastor. DIR Duffy
assisted by DR. Cox who spoke IN i
the highest terms Of the deceased.
A number Of our people attend
ed the horse show last week.
Miss Grace Jones was met II
Stanton by Miss Matilda } Pow.
ers, of White Post, and Mrs Dr a
&c Jones. of Covington, who ac'
companied her home. Mrs Jones
returned today. Miss Powers vii
remain some time.
Miss Grace Armstrong, of Eau
ouier. is visiting relatives here.
Mrs John Mohler and son, Alfre'
are visiting her parents, Mr. an
Mrs Alfred Armstrong.
Miss Nancy Blagg is VISITING
friends in Bridgewater.
Mrs Susan Botkin fell last Sat
urday and broke her arm.
Mrs Lizzie Ruckman is visiting
here. Occasional.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-08-17
Recorder Honor List.

The following is list OF new
and paid up subscribers, we have
recorded during the past week:
Renewals-Hannah Herold,
Parkes. Kas: Frank Wilson, Char
lesion, W Va, Miss Ella Arbogast,
Buena Vista;Mrs JOS Barkman and
J E Porter. Stanton: G W Rus
misel, Milboro Springs, Va; Miss
Lille White, Mill Creek, W Va
Chas Warner, Arbovale, VIVA: M
Fl Corbett. Pinckney; W W Heven'
err, R F D No l. Monterey.
New-Mrs ] K Gilbert, New
port, Va; Mrs w Fl Lance, Thomas
vile. |. t.