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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

HNtSnt the two boats were distant
.roih each other about 20 feet; thus
they approached In such manner
that one boat kept the larboard. the
other the starboard side of the brig in
view.
Directing the Torpedoes.
so long ms the connecting line of
the torpedo passed the buoy of the
brig they We're thrown into the water
and carried on by the tide until the
connecting line showed the briggs
cable: the tide then drove them un.
Der her body. The experiment being
repeated several times taught the
men how to act. and proved to my sat
isfaction that when properly placed on
the tide the torpedoes would inyaria-
bly, so under the bottom OF the vessel"
Annihiiated Ship.
AT 40 minutes past four the boats
rode toward the brig and the torpedoes
were thown into .he water. the tide
carrying them. rs before described.
under the bottom of the brig. where
nj the expiration of is minutes. tho
explosion appeared TO raise her bodily
middle. and the two ends went down.
In 20 seconds nothing was 10 be
seen OF her. except floating fragments:
the pumps and foremost were blown
out Of her. the fore-topsail yard was
thrown up TO the cross trees. the four
chain plates with their boats were
torn from her sides. the mizEen chain
plates and shrouds, being stronger
than those OF the foremost. or the
shelf being more forward than aft.
the miEEen mast was broken on in
two places; these discoveries were
made hy means OF the pieces which
We're found anoat."
This is the history of the first really
successful torpedo experiment De
spite the researches which had been
made in earlier centuries. few OF the
naval experts OF that day believed that
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
SAVE THE OLD TREES.
Efforts Which Are Being Put Forth in
Pennsylvania to Preserve Handsome
Patriarchs.

One of the unique fads that has en-
gagged the attention of Pennsylvania
horticulturists and landscape garden
ers is found in the modern doctoring
of beautiful old trees, which decorate
well-known country seats along the
main line. Handsome patriarchs of
the original forest now stand stately
and secure upon many lawns (pre-
served by wise though curious treat
menD that would have been sacri-
feed had not stringent measures been
resorted to. The amputation of dead
or diseased limbs is no longer left for
the wound to invite further decay
from the action of the elements. De.
caying cavities in handsome old tree
trunks are as Systematically cleaned
and filed as are the cavities that re.
ceive attention under the care Of
modern dentist. Where the upper
surfaces of wide-spreading branches
have the bark worn and decaying all
along the limb with little hollows
here and there that hold the damp
ness of dew and rain. actual tin roofs
are now applied along the entire up
per surface of the big limbs.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

United States as a naval power. but he
predicted with remarkable accuracy
the growth OF population. His figures
could not OF course take Into account
the development of railways. the oxist-
ence of which he could not foretell,
nor of the acquisition of thousands
of square miles of additional terri
tory.
THE United States" he writes. rs
doubling her population In 20 years.
or, with probable correctness. say 80
years.
His table of estimates is as follows:
1890, 10.429.602: 1860. 2O.S50,2O4: 1890.
4O.7lS,40S: 1920. S1.436.Sl6.
1t happens. owing to exceptional
growth, that the population is now as
much as 1t should be IL years from
now.
He quotes from Arnauld to show
that in 1890 England was the great
naval power and that France and
Spain were holding their own. He
quotes the increasing cost OF arma'
ments In Europe as an argument for
devising some means OF destroying
them and thus promoting peace.
Il will also show" he continues.
the increasing resources which, IL
science does not check 1t, will enable
England hereafter to support marine
of 800 armored ships with rs much
ease she now does the 700"
In consequence of the invention of
gunpowder. Mr.. Fulton declared that
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
POINTS ON FRUIT GROWING.

The Kiefer pear tree is not FIRE.
quently fertile to its own pollen.
Other varieties should be planted
near it
Egg plants and peppers need rich
and warm soil. and a warm situation.
Set the plants in rows at least two
feet apart. and is inches apart in the
rows Give clean culture
Let one or two or the earliest and
best cucumbers ripen and save the
seed to plant next year. Wash we'll
in several waters to remove the pulp
spread the seed on a paper and dry
in the gun
The oyster shell bark louise may
lost two dwarf pears last winter from
being weakened by this scale. Spray.
ing with whale oil soap or Kerosene
emulsion in June is very effective.
When pruning currant bushes. Gull
out all the weak and insect eaten
wood Just keep enough vigorous
canes to give good form to the bush.
Don't cut away all the old wood. 10,
the fruit is borne on wood over two
years old
Late-planted sauashes often escapc
the black squash bugs This, and
yearly rotation. are the two secrets of
success Try planting some Hubbard
seeds the middle of June. choosing
spot where no similar crop has been
recently grown. II "a few bugs do ara
the vines, pick OF the pests earl, IN
the morning and kill them
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

witness his torpedo experiments. The
FIRST OF these was made on October IS.
1905, upon the brig Dorothea. and 1t Is
pamphlet
Its first illustration represents the
brig being cut literally In two by the
tremendous explosion which proceed.
ed from the torpedo which had been
devised for the experiment
ITO convince Mr.. Pitt that vessel
could be destroyed by the explosion
Of torpedo under her bottom" writes
Mr.. Fulton. "a strong built Danish
brig. the Dorothea. burthen 200 tons.
was anchored In Walmer road. near
Deal. and with mile OF Walmer
castle. the then residence OF Mr.. Pitt.
Two boats. each with eight men.
commanded by Lieut.. Robinson. were
put under my direction. prepared
two empty torpedoes In such man
ner that each was only from two to
three pounds specifically heavier than
salt water and 30 suspended them that
they hung 10 feet under water.
They were then tied one to each
end of II small rope so feet long. Thus
arranged and the brig drawing IL
feet OF water. tho 1ith day of October
was spent In practice. Each boat hav-
Ing n torpedo In the stern. they
above the brig and rowed down to-
ward her: the uniting line of the tor
pedoes being stretched to Its full
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

sake of gain. sre tempered with in
various ways These operations are
confined almost exclusively to gold
coins, which are sweated. plugged and
Allied
Sweating is removing a portion o..
the gold from surface of coin The
process does not interfere with the
ring. and as the portion removed is
generally slight the coin is left with
a very fair appearance. weight Only be-
ing detective. The principal methods
Of sweating are the acid bath filing
the edges or reeding- the operator
finding profit in the small quantities
OF gold removed from numerous
pieces The average reduction in
value Of coins subjected TO these pro
cesses is from oue-twentieth to one
tenth
For detecting counterfeit coin, con-
rare impress. sire. weight. ring Aad
general appearance with genuine cola
OF same period and coinage. The three
tests OF weight diameter and thick
ness should be applied. for i; is almost
impossible for the oounierfei;s- to
comply with these three tests without
using Ssuuine metal
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
COINS THAT ARE SPURIOUS.
How They Are Made and How They
Can 81 Detected.

The most DANGEROUS cnunterfeits
are struck from a die and are usually
mutations oi sold coins. Molds Of
various kinds are extensively used.
but couuterte.,S 81 made are interior
to those made With a die
The die made ccuutcrfeits, accord
ing To nicScrmSa' United States
Counterfeit pctecSur, have aae APP
pesraaos. ,etteras and milling being
sharp and clear and the ring usually
good. tn some Instances almost per
feet fsoSimilss vi cenuinc They are
usually tribe short weight, however.
and ,hr-edses or re<Siins not 81 sharp
and clear as IN genuine Many Of
these coins an, fall weight
Various metals are used by counter.
letters, principally plsntinum. silver.
x,cp,.r~, srSssl sasimouy. aluminium.
siuc. type metal. lead and the:, na-
merous compositions
Amons the most dangerous counter
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

melons. muskmelons, etc. and is
difhcult pest to combat because of its
habit OF hiding on the under side of
the leaves. BENJAMIN H. Gochmauer.
one Of our Pennsylvania folks. sends
in the accompanying rough sketch of
device he has made and which he
successfully uses for spraying the
Under side of vines. etc OF course
The hose shown is e:tacheu to the
spray pump. and regulation nozzle
finishes on the spray end Kerosene
emulsion. or the tobacco solution. rec
ommends Farm Journal is an excel
lent spray to use for these lice
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

At first the more thoughtful ones
regarded the gift suspiciously- Then,
taking further thought, they said. one
TO the other:
"Aw. what's the diff. It's only 9
near-art horse. anyhow Now. If II
was one of those chus-chug wagons
coming in here TO break the speed
limit laws We wouldn't stand for ii
for A minute"
Thus it was. the victim of over
confo,.ce. that Troy fell.-Puck-
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

Why DO people allow themselves &c
fret about getting old, There arr
those who anticipate it and fear i, as
If it were the most melancholy fate
that could befall one. and many OF
them have never been really young IL
spirit
And youth is more matter o.
spirit than it is of body Enthusiasm,
interest in everything. warmth OF
heart and breadth of feeling. are the
qualities that stand for youth
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
Sunshine ans Growth Of Plant.

MANY people have the idea that
plants grow mcst In moist weather.
This Is eontrait To the fact. The
more sunshine there is. the more is
tho plant supplied with plant food in
solution In tho water drawn in at
the roots The faster the evapors-
ton the faster the plant is built M,
the sunshine does great work in
han'en'ns the work OF plant. building
A h'sh temperature has the sam. ef.
'eo' IN sunshine, for It pulls the moist.
aro out 81 tho leave, ., the nlsn,. And
creates circulation
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
No Need fer Pe.simi.r.

Plainly. Mrs Lackwk was troubled
rs she sought out her husband in his
study
George. I'm actually worried about
Johnny's future He has absolutely no
head for mathematics: and to-day the
principal Of the school told me thst,
much as be dishked TO say ii. our boy
was scarcely able to compose line OF
correct English
Mr.. Lack~it vas less disturbed al
the news
Let's no. &c. discouraged. Maria
said he Johnny may never make
much Of bank president or nasa-
Iine editor. but his case might be less
hopeful At tie worst be can still
become . writer OF popular soass
Jaige-
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
Would Have Jewish Youth Go Yves.

Jacob H Schin was the principal
speaker at the annual dinner OF the
Jewish benevolent society Birth ii
Tuxedo hall. New York city Nj
Schis advised the Jewish youth to
go vest saving that greater oppor-
tuuities and a warmer welcome await
ed him the.> than would be his share
on the eastern seacoast-
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
Horticulture
KILLING MELON APHIs.
II Can Be Done by Fumisating with
Tobacco Smoke.

The melon aphis has done great
injury to melon plants in various Sec
tons Of the country, particularly
Texas. In bulletin of the Texas
experiment station 1t is recommended
to plant few rows of rape at both
ends or at the side of the melon field
before planting the melons. Rape is
natural food plant for an aphis which
has universal distribution. This in
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

war 10 enter the harbor of New York
fire on the city. destroy property and
murder many of the peaceable inha5-
itanis, yet We have great reason TO
expect such scene of bsrbarism and
distress unless means are taken to
prevent IT, Therefore. IL torpedoes
should prevent such acts of violence.
the invention must be humane
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

powder could explode under water.
The idea that the shock of such an eN-
plosion under the bottom of a vessel
would have any effect upon it was
looked upon as Wild and chimerical.
Predicted Nations Growth.
Singularly enough. Mr.. Fulton not
only foresaw the extension of subina-
rine warfare and the growth of the
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
THE MELON LOUISE,
styi. Of ss'ayer Which Will Reach
Him Under the Foliage.

The "mofon louise" or aphis often
does considerable damage to the
leaves and vines c: crcumbers, water
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10

There is a vast difference in the
farmers of to-day and the farmers of
a quarter of a century ago. 1t is won
derful how the improvements brought
into existence in a single generation
will change conditions. Every limo
walton that makes life in the towns
more desirable. also finds way OF
comforting benefit upon the farmers.
No longer need for the resident of the
farm district TO not have all the up
to-date things that can be found in the
finest city homes. The telephone and
the rural delivery has brought him
with stone throw" of the city.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
Mher. ,he EeeI Irri,.,e..

The most irritating thing aboCt 4
fool is taat he seems to be en;GJiag
EESe6 30
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-07-10
cULTON'S DREAM
OF NAVAL WAR
is REALIZED
HIS PLEA FOR TORPEDO
BOATS WAS MADE MORE
THAN CENTURY AGO.
AMTIOOTE TO SEA POWER
PLAN OF ATTACK IN EiGHT.oAREO
GALLEYs DIFFERS LITTLE
FROM MODERN TACTICS.

Before tho Ago OF Steam. the Great
Inventor Asked the President and
National Legislature to Organize
Defense with Great FiotiIla OF Tor
pedo 8oats-Asserted That Such
Engines Would Mean Liberty Of
the seas"-Oemonstar Of Their
Power.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
BURKE'S GARDEN
TROLLEY LINE.
'''hf fhCIo AND FIGURES CIV
I'm FROM COVE CREEK
DISTRICT.

have just read an article i'm the
blueheld Daily Leader containing
criticism on the electric line from
Burke's Garden to some point on the
Railroad Now, we do not wish TO
.riticisc but We can't understand
now the professor makes II about Is
miles from Cove Creek to Graham
Ihis distance is too long BY order
.'i the court at two different times
helped to grade turnpike from
me mouth of Cove Creek 10 Graham
and the distance ON per cent. not
% exceed . per cent AZ any one
place was fraction over seven
niles and a half This Is practical
nowledge of the distance Further
IN three miles from Cove Creek and
Nc are i'm the Crabtrce Gap, and the
Professor can count the distance
rom that point 10 Burke's Garden.
guess that it would not be over 4
niles az the farthest The heights
IF East River mountain as taken is
he top of Chestnut Ridge which
overs away above the East River
mountain from the figures given.
rhe Sanders Gap on said mountain
$ about 500 feet lower than the
1oint given in the Typographical
maps which marks the Sanders
zap 1900 feet, making the East Riv-
T. mountain 200 feet higher than
he Crabtree Gap. From the Sanders
zap TO South Blueheld will not ex-
eed I miles. The heights of said
APP i'm only about 500 feet highe-
han South Blucfcld Now we have
3 distance not exceeding Is miles
rom Burke's Garden to Buefield
Cow if this projected line is built by
way of Tazewell there will be about
$500 acres of cultivated land and
rom the top of Buckhorn to the top
# Rich Mountain would be double
his amount making $4,000 acres.
which would not be benefited to a
;redt extent in the calculation. We
ave not taken i'm the valley between
his and Bluefeld consisting of
much rich land As a matter of fact
he different lines spoken of will be
ested by competent engineers
Respectfully,
A r. NEEI
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
STROTHER DEFENSE
TRIES TO ESTABLISH INSANITY
AS PLEA.

In the Strother case today there
was no progress, the entire morn
ing session being spent in arguing
the admissibllity OF testimony of
Dr. Chalres II Clarke. OF Washing
ton. to give expert evidence on the
question Of Irresistible impulse and
emotional irresponsibility" Dr.
Clarke is clinical director OF the
government hospital in Washington.
The prosecution fought the ad-
mission Of such testimony until the
foundation had been laid showing
a diseased mind"
Judge Harrison ordered the ques-
ton admitted saving the question OF
responsibility was for the jury and
not the court 10 decide.
This is a signal victory for the
defense and blocks the effort the
prosecution will make TO ask for a
verdict of manslaughter.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
ONE NEGRO GOT LEFT.
But PRESIDENT STILL THINKS
OF GIVING ONE AN OHIO
OFFICE, IT'S SAID.

Washington, March 1.-The nom
ination today by the President OF
Amor Smith TO be surveyor OF Gus
toms at Cincinnati removes from the
list one of the places to which the
President had In mind the possible
appointment Of "A negro.
The President still has under con
sideration the question OF giving
some well-known Ohio negro an Of
fee i'm Ohio.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

For u. S. Army
able bodied unmarried
men between ages Of 81
and 30; citizens Of United
States, Of good character
and temperate habits, who
can speak, read, and write
English. For information
apply at Recruiting office,
BlucGeld. w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
FIRST SPRING POEM.

The little b is on the wing.
Gts of the buckct-shop singJ
The flies will soon cavort about.
CThe flies that put the batter out;D
Some buds will peep hard by the
wall.
tThe same that pecped out frs, last
fall:)
Sweet swallow time will soon be
here,
CThe time TO swallow cooling beer: }
The lark will Carol forth with glce,
But larks don't make hit with
mel
The same old dogs will soon be
seen.
(Spring poem doggerels. meanD
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

FOUND:-A bunch of keys
with long metal chain at
tached. The owner can
procure same by applying
at the Leader Office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

Monitor, and Jersey Cream Flours
re no new things-they have been
old for ten years
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

II you are satisfied with the brands
~ Flour you are using, you will be
II you use Monitor or
Jersey Cream.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
THE GILLIAN
CLOTHING STORE.

There is much wisdom I'm what
the old Philosopher said, Deceit is
he shortest lived thing I'm the
world" Old fashioned honesty is
the only good morals.-It is cool
in business.
Some folks speak of old fash
Toned honesty as if it were a special
brand, no longer in the market but
after all there is no other honesty
Plain, simple, every day square
believe it is the only kind OF dealing
| ever Thought / could afford al
though some folks like short cuts
They will change their minds some
day. Perhaps it will be too late
believe it is the only kin dof dealing
you can trife with. | believe it is
your best asset, as it is mine. When
YOU buy from me you have the best
clothes to select from, and the low
est prices ever made for the quality
of the garment. have the largest
and the best organization of tailors
in the world back of me Add these
things to the square, honest deal we
give our trade and the guarantee
we put on our goods, and | believe
YOU will give me a share Of your
business.
Yours TO Serve.
GILLIAN CLOTHING STORE,
215 Princeton Avenue.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

FOR SALE: A 8 Room.
nearly new dwelling, with
large basement on a cor
ner lot 81 x IT'S feet, one
square from Graham de-
pot, South Side. Terms:
$500 cash, balance in 8
half-yearly payments of
$500 each.
H. M. YOST,
tt. Graham, Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
FOR RENT::-3 Rooms at
% Giles st. Apply to j.
w. Thornton, at Thorn
ton Clothing Co.
TRULY
METROPOLITAN.

Are Our SPECIALS offer
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

I'm 1862 Lieutenant Worden COM
mandcd the Monitor. In 1907 the
best housckeepcrs in the land are
in full Command and winning three
battles every day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

Prompt personal attention given T. claims
in Mercer and Mcdowell counties. W. Va
and Iazewell county, Va. Commercial an
corporation Law specially
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

position as
Stenographer and Book
keeper, by lady, with sew
eral years experience. Cal
give any desired refer
ence. Would prefer posi-
ton in the city of Blue
field. Address 1913, Daily
Leader, Bluefield, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
HERBERT 3. HAYES.

attorney and Counselor,
No. Telephone Building.
bLUEFiELD, WEST VIRGINIA
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

The KEEN KUTTER
Line is fully guaranteed
against imperfections in ma
terial and workmanship,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

GILLIAN CLOTHING STORE,
215 Princeton Avenue
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

that vii compare with them We solicit YOUR valued pat
fonage when in need of anything in the tool line We
promise you hrst.cass goods at reasonable prices and
will be appreciated