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The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
TRULY AN AGE OF WONDERS.
The Twentieth Century to Be Marked
by Remarkable Events.

The present population of the world
is living in a wonderful age. The his
tory of the nineteenth century is full
Of events which caused astonishment,
yet things Of an equally remarkable
nature appear destined to mark even
the first rs years of the twentieth cen
tury. A few wonderful achievements
In this century are worthy of consid-
Grafton.
A few weeks ago the residents of
London were gazing in admiration at
the movements of an aerial ship which
fioated gracefully over the thousands
Of buildings in that great metropolis,
propelled at the rate of 25 miles an
hour; but its voyage was limited to
total of about So miles. This aerial
ship was constructed ard owned BY
the government, and Londoners prob.
ably felt that in time of war they
would be provided with enough of such
air craft for the purposes of observing
the forces of an enemy, as well as to
drop explosives therefrom.
Paris has been experimenting sue
cessfully for several years with sim
liar airships, and the Frenchmen are
far in advance of the Britishers In this
class of experiments.
And now the United States comes to
the front with balloons that make rec
ord flights throughout the west. soar
ing over the great lakes, and even ven
turing as far as Canadian TERRITORY,
Flights of hundreds of miles in these
American balloons are becoming com
mon now by real "sky pilots"
Our war department officials are ex-
cusable for feeling highly elated over
the remarkable success of these
American balloon pilots, for 1t means
that in time of war the United States
will be up to date with any other
power in this particular line.
In the last century ballooning was
looked upon as merely a fascinating
and dangerous amusement. Now it is
being utilized for very important pur-
poses.
Aerial navigation may be in its in
fancy, but its progress is destined to
be so very rapid that the present gen
eration will witness wonderful achieve.
ments in 1t.
How many individuals of the last
century would have believed 1t posi-.
BILE for many thousands of words to be
sent across the Atlantic ocean by wire.
less telegraphy in the early years of
this century? Yet this has been ac-
complished.
In the electrical world the number
Of inventions is unlimited, and the
most distinguished electrician does not
dare to prophesy any limit to them.
In fact, it is felt that this century will
witness even more marvellous achieve.
ments through the aid of electricity
than any yet known. Even Edison. in
spite of his phenomenal success, is
still so fascinated with the possibili-
ties of new discoveries that he ssnnot
retire permanently from the field.
There Is scarcely leading industry in
the land that has not experienced
equipment in recent years.
The list of extraordinary events and
inventions during the first years of
this century is long one, but the
slightest consideration of 1t will con-
vince anyone that he rs living in a
wonderful age.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
MAN,s LACK OF eALLANraY.
/ Or, az You May Look at It, Woman's
Unreasonableness.

H. J. Conway, of Chicago, president
OF the Retail Clerks international
union, advocated at the recent conven-
ton in st. Louis the same pay for
women as for men clerks.
when women said Mr.. Conway
afterward, do the same work as men
they should get the same wages. And
anyone who argues that this is i'm
possible seems to me at once as un-
gallant and as illogical as the famous
husband of Paint Rock.
This husband was returning home
from market late one Saturday night
with his wife The wife was burdened
with a huge market basket, broom,
a kit of mackerel-dear knows what
all. AS for the man, he carried moth
ing.
Coming to a steep hill, the wife
paused and said reproachfully:
Jack, If you were a real man,
you'd help me carry some of these
parcels
Jack glared at her in disgust and
scorn.
Jaw, how can ~ he growled.
Amt l got goth hands in my pock-
ets?'"-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country
than ali other diseases put together and until the last
few years supposed TO be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced II local disease and
prescribed local remedies, and by constantly falling
TO with local treatment pronounced It incurabe
Science has proven Catarrh to be constitutional dis
and therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j. Cheney
Co.. Toledo Ohio, is the only Constitutional cure on
the market 1t is taken Internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspOonful 1t acts directly the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any II fails to Send
for circulars and testimonials.
Address; F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Good Workers lily Rewarded.

Sweynheym and Pannartz, the two
Germans who were the first to print
books in Rome. used paper and types
of excellent quality. Their ink on
pages printed more than 400 years
ago can vie in backness with the best
of the present day. Yet with all their
labors they often lacked bread. In a
petition to the pope they informed his
holiness that their house was full of
proof sheets, but they had nothing to
eat
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffen-
er makes half the usual quantity of
Starch necessary, with the result of
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

That an article may be good as well
as cheap, and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale of
Defiance Starch, each package con-
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had of any other brand for the
same money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
EemininitY.

please hold up your hands!"
When the pedestrian heard the form
of request he knew the woman foot
pad was upon him.
I'D much rather have yours to
hold" he responded, CALAMITY.
We'll, / must say you are a rude
thing" she rejoined, and lowered her
weapon, thus closing the incident.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Thought Of II Too Late.

Noah-We have neglected to do
something which would have yielded
us good sum while We had the peo-
pie in the ark.
Mrs. Noah-What is that?
Noah-We ought to have put In q
stock Of souvenir postals.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
The thoughtful always are thankful

The system of compressing air by
falling water, as installed in several
places in the United States and Can
ada, is claimed to have an efficiency of
seventy.five to eighty-three per cent.
The water flows through n large hori-
zontal pipe to vertical one, at the
upper end of which is the circular loop
of an air pipe with a great number of
fine holes in its lower side, and as the
water drops past the ring innumerable
air bubbles are drawn along and COM
pressed. At the bottom the water
turns suddenly and comes to rest In n
reservoir, into which the air rises un-
der pressure. The compressed air can
be drawn off as desired, and when the
reservoir is full any excess passes
away automatically with the water car
ried to the surface In an outflow pipe.
The difference of few feet in the
level of the inflow and outflow pipes
gives a rapid flow of water, while the
amount of compression depends en-
tirely on the depth Of the hole.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

novel French electric furnace is
in the form of mold, and is designed
for making vases or other vessels of
pure silica. Within the furnace Is
placed a strip of carbon-pierced with
airholes-that can be made white-hot
by strong electric current. The fur
mace is filled with sand. and by grad
ually heating the carbon layer of
the grains is melted around it, and
when sufficiently thick is freed from
the loose sand. Further heating com
pletely vitrifes the molten layer,
which is blown out by an air current
against the side rf the furnace or
mold. The objects. which are made
grayish by innumerable air bubbles.
have great resistance to sudden
changes of temperature.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

With smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear Of the goods,
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use a. Starch that does not stick to the
iron
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
The Reverence for the Obscure.

The Reverence for the Obscure.
so you believe in mental science?"
Absolutely"
But you don't thoroughly under
stand it."
my dear sir, l am not so egotistic
as to think that anything 1 could thor
oughly understand would be worth my
believing in"
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Wealthy Mans Fad.

Charles Glidden, the wealthy Bos-
ton globe girdling automobilist, says
that his present ambition is to make
balloon ascensions in as many coun-
tries throughout the world as possi-
BILE. He is an insatiate traveller, and
holds the worlds record for mileage
travelled in automobiles.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Gave Her Away.

Mr.. Bore1n Wright-Im sorry Miss
Kutting isn't in. Tell her l called, will
you?
The Maid (absently)-I did, sir
Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

The pineal gland and the pituitary
body-neither weighing more than five
or six grains-have long perplexed an
atomists. The former-behind the mid
die ventricle of the brain-is now sup
posed to be the remnant of third eye
of our ancestors, and the rudimentary
eye is distinct on some lizards, with the
power of sight in two species. The
pituitary body. Just back of the mouth,
has been lately proven to serve some
important purpose. Its chief function
is not yet clear, however, one authority
supposing that II destroys toxins, an
other that 1t is a general nerve tonic,
while M. de Cayon regards both pitui-
tary body and pineal gland as regula-
tors of blood pressure in the brain.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Simple Enouuh.

why does the farm boy beat the
city boy SO often?'
That's easy"
Let's have the answer"
THE little red schoolhouse offers
better curriculum than does the
little red theater comique. wash
ington Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

with kidney trouble
that l could not
straighten up after
STOPPING wi t h o u t
sharp pains shooting
through my back. l
had dizzy spells, was
nervous and my eye
sight was affected.
The kidney secre-
tions were irregular
and too frequent. /
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Point of History Cleared up.

The Dentist-Now, open wide your
mouth and l won't hurt you bit.
The Patient (after the extraction)-
Doctor, 1 know what Ananias did for
a living now.-Illustrated Bits.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Fine Distinction.

Knicker-Does she know anything
about finance?
Bocker-Yes: she considers her
husband trust company and her ia,
ther bank.-N. Y. Sun
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
A Delicate Job.

Doctor-The increasing deafness of
your wife is merely an indication of
advancing years, and you can tell her
that.
Husband-Hum! would you mind
telling her that yourself, doctor?-
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
The Best Service.

Customer-Tell me. truly. which of
these two hats is more becoming?
Milliner-This one. See! 1t con-
ceals your face more.-Brooklyn Life.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

was in terrible condition. but Doan's
Kidney Pills cured me and have en-
joyed perfect health since"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Asthmatlcs. Read This.

If you are afflicted with Asthma
write me at once and learn of some
thing for which you will be grateful
the rest of your life. Rev. ]. R. RAIDER,
1922 Broadway. Denver, Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
hiQhball2

Yeast-"Did you ever exercise with
a medicine ball?" Crimsonbeak-"We
I've taken something for snake bites,
If that's what you mean"
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Too Much Delay.

Miss Gibson Girl-How long before
you can let me have this gown?
Dressmaker-Two weeks, miss.
Miss Gibson Girl-Heavens! In the
meantime he may propose to some one
else.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Quite a Difference.

"What does Vernon do for living?'
''He works In paint shop
why, I understand he was writer
for the magazines"
well, you asked me what he did
for a living.'-The Bohemian.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

A good many men who get credit
for being close-mouthed are in reality
too lazy to talk.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUININE"
That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE, Look for
the signature of n w. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Appropriate.

Appropriate.
Tom-what are you going to do with
that mouse?
Dick-Use 1t for bait
For bait?"
Yes; I'm going for catfish."-Syd-
ney Town and Country Journal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

Whenever you see man in distress
recognize in him your fellow man.
Seneca.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
A TERRIsLs CONDITION.
Tortured by Sharp TwInges, Shooting
Pains and Dizziness.

Hiram Center. 618 South Oak Street,
Lake City, Mimi, says: Il was SO bad
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to any case
of Itching, Blind, Bleoding or Protruding Piles in
6to IA days or money refunded. Soc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19

A woman can keep a secret If no
body cares whether she does or not.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Important to Mothars.

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORlA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
DEMANDS THE FACTS
Mr.. Simms, of Glencarlyn,
Va, Writes a Letter.
SENDS IT TO MAI. SYLVESTER
Requests Information Concerning
Gambling In RossIyn or Alexandria
County, Va, Said 10 BE in Possess
sion of the Washington Police, BE
Furnished the Proper Authorities.

Mr.. Charles I. Slmms. a lawyer, with
offices in this city, who lives in Glen
carlyn, Va, in a letter to Maj Sylvester
superintendent of police, asks he be given
information alleged 10 DE in possession
OF the police of this city relative to the
running of gambling house in Rosslyn,
Va Mr.. Simms requests Maj. Sylvester
to either give him the information, or re-
fute the libel against Rosslyn or Alex
andria County.
The letter follows:
Washington. d. C.. Dec. "a. 1907
Maj r. Sylvester, Superintendent Of Police.
Dear Sir; 1 iooserye news item OF December q.
wherein It Is stated that j. O'shea assistant man
ager Of the Regal Shoe Company, this city, had
embezLled S619-5C and that the police we're told
that o'Shea had been visiting a poker game at
Rosslyn. where gambling fourished several years
ago. but where II Is stated quiet games only are BE-
ing conducted at the present time" and that DE
tectve Brien. who mads the investigation in Ross
lyn reported that O'Shea Was in card game there
recently"
This article unequiTocally charges that gambling
is carried on in Rossyn. Va. II this is true then
some Of the officials Of Alexandra County are dere-
lict IN their duty. gambling is prohibited under
the laws Of Virginia, and II carried on ir a small
place like Rosslyn. some Of the county officials must
have cognizGncs of II.
In order that the offenders may BE- brought 20
justice, ! called Capt. Boardman. and as a cit-
zen Of Alexandra County. requested him 20 furnish
NE with the names and places wherein Shea had
lost the alleged amount any portion thereof This
he refused 10 do. and referTed NE 10 you
/ would beg 10 request any such information as
may be IN the possession Of your force which may be
OF value to-a grand iury in returning indictments
be furnished 70 the authorities Of Rosslyn or Alex
andria County. Va II this cannot be furnished
then II is requested that you take the necessary
steps 70 refute the libel upon the good name and
fame Of Alexandra County as the information upon
which the publication based was evidently fur
nished by some one connected with your force.
Yours respectfully.
CHARLES / SIAfAfS
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26

are recognized holiday attractions. The
advance sale OF reserved seats has CON-
meneed at the box Office.
For the New Years week attraction at
the pipular Majestic, Manager Weston
announces Hal Reds latest melodrama.
- Child Shall Lead Them" Miss Belle
jeanette. child actress. will appear in
the leading part. Two carloads OF spe-
cial scenery and electrical effects VIII be
used IN the production.
On Monday night a musical comedy
drama, entitled THE Hired Girls Mil
lions, will De given at the New Academy
by those princes Of comedy. John and
James Russell The play is in four acts
with scenes laid in and around New York
city. In The Hired Girls Millions" the
Russell Brothers have particularly SNOWY
parts, giving them ample opportunity 10
display all OF their entertaining ability
A big company viii be seen in their sun
port including a large chorus who carry
the weight OF the many musical numbers
introduced during the action OF the plav.
The attraction next week at the Gavetv
viii be Fred Irwin's Big Burlesque Show.
company Of forty people.
At the Lyceum next week the attraction
will be a burlesque company entitled
Miss New York. Jr"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
FUNERAL FROM RESIDENCE.
Unexpected Death of Joseph "
Bartlett Yesterday.

Funeral services for Joseph w. Bart
lett, who died Unexpectedly at SIS o'clock
yesterday morning, will be held from the
family residence, 324 Maryland avenue
northeast. at Il O'Clock Saturday morn
ing. Rev. w. L. De Vries. rector Of st.
Marks Episcopal Church. will oficiate.
Interment WILDE in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr.. Bartlett was seventy one years OF
age, and was connected with the office Of
the clerk of the United States Senate.
When a young man he was editor OF the
New York Post, under William Cullen
Bryant, and later managing editor of the
Boston Traveller.
He was native Of Bassel6oro, Me-.
but had lived in this city for about thirty
years. His wife. three daughters, Mrs.
Rogert T. Mitchell. Mrs. John Francis.
jr.. Mrs. Florence Bartlett, and two sons.
DOna W. and Raymond Bartlett, sur
vive him.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
SECRETARY TAFT WORKS.
spends Christmas DispOsing of HI,
Mail.

Secretary Taft spent a good part OF
Christmas Day at his residence, in X
street. near Sixteenth street northwest.
disposing of a large amount Of mail mat
ter, which had accumulated during his
trip around the world
The Secretary is a rapid worker, and
he kept three stenographers busy for
several hours preparing his correspond
ence. good part OF which was of a per-
sonal nature. In fact. the Secretary has
not yet had an opportunity to turn his
attention to those matters of depart
mental business, such as the disposition
to be made OF the army officers who failed
TO take the endurance ride" required
by the President.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
sTILLINGs ISSUES ORDER.
Public Printer Announces Rule OF
Punishment.

Public Printer Stillings has issued a
special order stating that hereafter all
mistakes made in filing the record blanks
and time slips would be punished by
suspension and discharge, "for the good
Of the service
Another order provides that employees
seeking to secure transfers to other bu-
reaus or executive departments must first
give the Public Printer thirty days no
tice in writing, after which he will pass
on the matter and determine whether or
not the transfer will be permitted
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
S. w. V. to Give Eucbre P.-tv

The second bimonthly euchre party
and ball of the Spanish War Veterans
Euchre Club viii be held on Friday even
ing in their club rooms at Davidson's s
Hall, 7l9 Sixth street northwest. These
meetings are given under the auspices of
the entertainment committee of the De-
partment Of the District OF Columbia
United Spanish War Veterans. Capt.
Jerry A Costello is the chairman Of the
committee.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
DAVID EDWARDS FUNERAL.
Services Conducted at the Soldiers
Home

Funeral services over the remains of
David Edwards, an inmate Of the Sol
diers' Home, who died in the woods near
Trinity College Sunday last. were held
yesterday at 2 o'clock in the Soldiers
Home chapel.
Chaplain Allan Griffith conducted the
services. Interment was made in the
National Cemetery. Edwards was eighty
three years Of age, and was a veteran Of
the Mexican and Civil wars He was a
native of Virginia, and his wife survives
him.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
STRANGE SCENE AT HOUSE PARTY

A house party given in the suburbs has
led 10 highly dramatic consequences.
What are they? Find out by reading
Maria Aibanesfs greatest. newest novel,
The Forbidden Road" in this 2aper.
This paper has secured first publication
rights. and Is thus enabled to print 'sTbe
Forbidden Road" serially, before it ap-
pears in book form
First chapters soon.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26

It's energy. Its views Of life. and the great
principles Of government. education and
morality for which 1t stands.
DR.. Starr has always been a disciple OF
the simple life" He has never used to-
bacco in all his long life. and has ab-
stained from the use Of alcohol. either as
medicine or beverage. He attributes his
health and activity az the age OF 100 years
TO the following Of a simple regimen as
10 diet. work, and play. tie has lived in
the open most of his life, and even now
takes long walks every day aDOUt the
city. sometimes on into the country AID
back again
DR.. Starr has never been much OF a
patron OF the street cars; has not for
many years been the owner OF a horse
or any means OF conveyance other than
walking. He says the time necessary 10
go somewhere by walking IS time well
spent He has always slept we'll eight
hours or so every night. He always curbs
his appetite, never eating quite all he
may want, and uDOn this Dr. Starr lays
particular stress. He believes overeat-
ing is the physical sin. which costs more
lives early than any other cause he de-
clares that II any person viii eat Just
masticate his food well and never take
cold food or drinks into the stomach. he
may live 10 great age.
Lives the Simple Life.
His rule OF life is simple. and while
the venerable man sat yesterday at his
Christmas table. or chatting with his
friends AT his home in c street, there
was a clear light in his eye. a healthfuI
glow to his face and none OF the weak
ness OF great age apparent in his actions
or the sound Of his voice. About the
only indication Of great age is a slight
deafness. which he says has been grad
ually coming on for the past six years.
Judging from DIT. Stars appearance
and comparing him with other old men
many years his junior, II would seem that
the hand Of the Great Reaper might be
spared for many years yet, and that he
might approach the length OF life at
tained by his grandfather.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURsTOyS TO-DAY

To Fort Monroe. NorfoLk. Nevport News and AL
points Scuth-Norfolk and Washington steamer.
every evening in the year az $50.
To Rock Greek Bridge. ZoologicaI PARK, Chew
Chase. and KeuSngtOn-Cars from fifteenth stree:
arc New York avenue every fifteen minrues-
To Alex2ndria-Fsrry steamer LackaEanra eTery
hour and halt from a. n 70 D n