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New-York tribune., 1907-09-15
BULLS EYE LUBRiCATOR.

manner as is the ordinary tubular water glass. The
glass Of the Reflex is corrugated, and these cor
rUSatons shaped that they reflect the
light in that part of the gauge which contains tho
steam, whereby this part of the glass becomes
Opaque, and Of bright lustre. In the part of the
Reflex containing the water the light IS not re-
ected. but passes IN a slight DETECTION to the
OF the gauge: the glass being thus transparent in
this part, the water will appear of the dark color
Of the background Of the casing. Even this water
glass will break under unfayorabe conditions: but
the construction Of the gauge, and the manner OF
holding the glass between the frames. prevent it
from flying around. 1t Will he kept between the
frames until it Is taken out. by disConnectinS the
frames; and 1t even remains tight, 10 an extent
which prevents any steam water from issuing
through the glass. The Reflex Water Gauge is alb
souely safe. far possible injury to the oper
ator Is concerned and its introduction affected the
safety appliance interests To the extent tlS all in
jurles from accidents resulting from broken water
gauge glasses and all other attending annoyances.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15

.end for heating. indeed the average traveller In
ahe modern American passenger train. with all its
sronzeniences does realize the amount added
lysower that furnished by the locomotive for
sshe high speed brakes insure his safety, for
s.uppying heat. for generating electric light, and
Nor the numerous other purposes, such as forcing
tpressure water tanks in the cars Cor its dis
i irrfbution in ordinary house
{ In the construction Of locomotives the builders
cooperate with the railroads 10 obtain the very
best results. Careful specifications are prepared
for methods Of construction and for the manufact-
ure and testing Of materials: also. in the con
etruction OF work rigid inspection Is maintained.
10 discover any defects that may either in
the Workmanship or the material
The locomotive builders have. TOO. competent
corps OF skilled engineers travelling on the various
railroads 10 which they furnish power. watching
the performance especially OF locomotives for
The purpose Of securing information as TO the
- edaptablity Of new types and devices the ser
vice fer which they intended. and making OBJ
-servations the durability and serviceab biity
OF the different types not only Of but, also. Of
older engines-n fact 10 keep well posted as 10 any
and all changes that may he desirable
In cases Of railroad accidents where the cause IS
mot self-spparen:. and must be attributed 10 some
defect in the locomotive. experts Immediately
eent 70 make investigation.
improvements and changes, Il may be empba-
sized. never snade the result Of theorizing.
unless theory cannot be substentiated By practice
In the matter Of new types or locomotives. when
these become necessary the designs are carefully
prepared by expert engineers-acting conjointIy-
work go. the results obtained invariably salts
Tactorr-
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15

such as suits for damages. etc, simply ceased where
It was employed.
No points OF difference between this and any
similar water gauge can be cited as the Reflex Is
1ridue and it is the only of its kind made and
sold 1t is not possible TO compare the safety Of
ordinary water gauge with this; it may be simply
stated that the Reflex is as absolutely safe the
former Is unsafe. As regards efficiency. it has al
ready been shown that in any ordinary water glass,
particularly q bad light, it is almost impossible
to observe the water level; whereas IN the Reflex
the water space is always black and the steam
space is always white. that there Is such a very
marked distinction between the two spaces to
render mistakes in Observing TIE water level al
most impossible
The Nathan Manufacturing Company makes this
gauge in all its parts, with the exception of the
gIosses which are manufactured abroad, under
a peculiar process ot hardening which makes these
glasses withstand very high pressure For loco
motive service the company found 1t desirable to
usa drop-forged steel for the material Of the cast
ings which are furnished by domestic manu-
facturer of the highest repute These forgings are
furnished in the rough, and the Nathan concern
does the necessary machining itself. II IS the OK
elusive maker and agent fox TIE IllinGer Reflex
Water Gauge in this country; Mr. Klinger himself
manufactures the gauge for the European couH-
tries.
The cost Of the Reflex is considerably higher
than that os an ordinary gauge; but when it IS
considered that by use injuries 20 operators are
absolutely eliminated and that all the other annoy
ances resulting from the breaking of the ordinary
gauge glass are avoided. the question Of cost Is
seen to be of secondary consideration Undoubtedly
too the efficiency Of the engine-mcn Is raised
by the use of the Reflex, their minds are free
from any fear Of injury from broken glass. and
therefore with such perfect assurance of personal
safety in this direction. they in position 10
nav stricter attention to their duties.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15
4 PERFECTLY APPOINTED PLANT.

The plant OF this big concern comprises all de-
partmcnts required for the proper and successful
manufacture o its specaItes in large quantities,
from the making OF the pattern TO the final ship
ment of the finished goods II consists OF foundry
equipped with the most modern appliances for the
moldug and casting of the articles the company
manufactures The materials used in the mixture
OF its different alloys OF the highest grade.
and it procures these materials In great guam
titles is always able to f1lI the largest orders
promptly a matter of great moment to its numer
Gus railroad and other patrons
A pattern shop. equipped with modern wood
working machinery and which prelares patterns
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15

During the period equal attention has neces-
sary been paid 10 the question of first and main
tenanCe cost of this equipment. Unlike most man
ufactured articles OF steel and iron for railroad
service the brake shoe performs its function most
efficiently while dIsintegratirg IN grinding awav
against the wheel, and longevity. producing econ-
omy Of maintenance cost. cannot therefore be Sc
cured at sacrifice of retarding effect. This cond.-
tion has required the production OF a brake shoe
with all the frictionaI efficiency OF soft cast fron
supplemented by a reinforcing bond hold to-
gether in case Of fracture and durability secured
by inserts Of superior metal with longer life and
beneficial tire dressing results
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15

injectors Iubricacrs headlights and certain other
accessories. Each of these items is specially
which best be made by those concerns engaged
exclusively in their manufacture.
The safety valve. the steam gauge, the injector
and the power train brake, produced by the e1-
ponents of these arts. were eXhausuvely dcscrlped
in the article which appeared in The Tribune
issue of May I'd of this year before said and IL
only remains 10 present here the few others OF the
locomotives vitality important adjuncts, the water
gauge, the lubricator the brake beam, and brake
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15

with the steam space, and the other with the water
space Of the boiler
glass will break. of course. on very sHgh'
rrcvocation especially when subjected TO high IN
teral prcss1Ire which is peculiarly the in con-
rection with locomotive engines. The breaking Of
water gauge glass very frequently causes injury. 10
the opprators for which railroads are liable in
damage. This fact. in connection with other an
rovarces resulting from the breaking CT water
cauee glass. necessitated tie employment of some
safety devices 10 guard the operators against IN
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15

This history OF the development OF brake shoes is
one Of general. radical and rapid in1proV Veueut.
cOntempcraneous with other changes heavier
rolling stock. increased loads augmented speed.
air brakes. etc. until to-day the brake shoe owing
to the brains of the best inventors deyising meth
DDS OF reinforcing steel backs and the application
Of inserts and chilled areas along the face
and ends. is nearly perfect as engineering skill
and human ingenuity can make il.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15
STEAM VS.. ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES.

II has been prophesed by some enthusiasts that
electric locomotives VIII displace steam loco
motives. also that in the matter cf safety ana
efficiency the first is much superior. But these
claims will not he borne out ny facts. The electric
locomotive is undoubtedly suitable for its particular
field action-Jhe handling OF trains at large ter
minals and their operation in crowded tunnels;
also for suburban service But II is not yet fitted
for general purposes-that is, for the hauling OF
heavy passenger trains across The continent. for
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15
BRAKE SHOE A VITAL FACTOR.

One of the most important appliances in Iocono-
tive and car construction and maintenance IS tho
brake Shoe representing. 1t does. the business
end Of the air brake mechanism through which
control of the locomotive and train - had II has
evolved through successive stages, requiring added
efficiency and strength from the wooden shoe IN
universal previous to 1s5G to its present stats
of perfection, shown in the illustrations here
with Of ''perfecto' driver and "steeI back car
shoes. demanded all modern equipment.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15

operating heavy freight trains. ana for switching
in large wards or at way stations. i VIII be
long time before the steam locomotive IS super
seeded: and there i no reason why il should The
steam locomotive. for the purposes and under the
variety of conditions for which II Is used Is one "f
the most economical machines in existence. The
tests made At tho Louisiana Purchase Exposition
on the Pennsylvania Testing Plant clearly indicated
that the amount Of steam and coal consumed per
horsepower by the modern locomotive is not only
considerably less than has been commonly sup
posed hut that it compares very favorahiT with
all other means Of transportation. aud therefore
that the modern locomotive is far more economi-
cal machine than has been given credit for being;
finally. that the cost Of operation. as measured by
the power developed At the drawb7r 90 q steam
locomotive. IS remarkably low. as compared with
electric and other methods. In first cost. cNncnsc
Of insteIment. maintenance and operation and for
the general purposes Of land transportation. the
modern steam locomotive = still superior 10 ali
other methods Yet devised No: the electric loco
rotive Is Yet in position to dispute the palm
even for safety-v-ItA its older sister
THE LOCOMOTIVES CHIEF ACCESSORIES
All parts Of locomotives are made by the build
ers with the exception Of the brake equipment.
coupIers, safety valves, steam and water gauges,
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15

shoe or head, in the OF other makes. might
cause the hanger to itself from bearing.
and let the brake beam down to the tracks-in-
deed. this is thought be the cause OF failing
brake beams" this slipping or disco-necting %
head and hanger, much more frequently than their
breaking up. While the fuIcrum QD IS practically
the same regards shape and fitting wearing
points 1t differs from the old style in that It IS
piece instead of two. and is made OF forged
steel. as expIained. instead OF maIIeanIe iron
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15
THE INDIsPENSLrLE WATER GAUGE

The development of the water gauge-witnout
which there would be small chance of escape from
frequent explosions-moved within very narrow
fields and as a matter of fact. that OF to-day
differs nor much. If any. from what ii IN the
very infancy of steam engineering. 1t consists of
glass tube ordinarily OF p inch OF q inch O. d. and
about i inch thick, which is held AT the two ends
tr valves one of wnich establishes communication
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15

for the foundry work. and metal pattern shop
which provides gated and plated patterns for the
rodinr machines to produce casting in largo guam
titles in the proper manner
A tool shop which is equipped with the hghest
grade Of machine tools and is operated by the best
class and the highest paid of toolmakers, and pro-
vides the special tools for the speedy and exact
nroduction of interchangeable work.
A finishing department, which is equally well
eo,,innad for it's purpose. containing as II does,
,onZ, specIaI machine tools particularly adapted 10
tho oujcIz and perfect finishing Of the concerns
specialties.
An engineering staff. which provides the required
designs that form the basis of its manufactures and
is engaged in continuous research and experiment
ing to develop details and efficiency in these articles
4 testing and inspection department which is
engaged i'm testing, before shipment, all articles.
nar.icularIy those which subjected to steam
pressure possible defect and TO there
by reduce to minimum possible failures in service
snd central office, which is assisted by staff
OF Travelling engineers. who keep il in continuous
touch with the requirements of the trade and ever
ready not only 20 take up and put into practice
needed improvements. but to anticipate demands
as far as possible, and to always keep the articles
the company manufactures at the highest pitch of
efficiency and excellence. The company is reported
to market at present six Thousand sight feed
locomotive Indicators annually, and has
uu9l output of about twice many "Klmger''
wat
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15
THE IMPORTANT BRAKE BEAM.

The reader mist have noted the frequency with
which. in the reports OF railway accidents. the
falling brake beam has been described as the
cause and ne has probably wondered what this
attachment could be, what purpose it serves and
why something has not been done TO guard against
it's peculiar aptitude for falling. and so deraing
trains.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-15
RAIL JOINT SAFEGUARDS RAIL.

RAIL JUINA VII AN'
The vast amount Of misnformation that hts Oe7n
disseminated concerning the steel rail- might lea1
the prblic TO conclude that American Invention anu
manufacturing enterprise, which have accofhpns" -
so much In every other Held or ehdea''i' "@
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Lows Letter,


Mrs. Maurice Smith and family were
the guests on Saturday and Sunday Of
Miss Emma Smith and sister in Thur
mont.
Maurice 10y and John Long spent sew
eral days this week visiting relatives in
Gettysburg.
Mr.. William Mumma and daughter were
the guests of his sisters, Mrs. j. W. 10y
and Mrs. G. M. Robinson.
Master Joseph Martin of Waynesboro
and Mary of Thurmont were the guests
of Miss Annie Devilbiss and sister. Mrs.
Clarence Martin.
Mrs. M. Roach of York who has been
stopping with Mrs. John Eyler returned
Friday evening after spending the week
with relatives in Frederick also attend
ed the fair.
Miss Katie Firord who has been stop
ing with Mrs. John Fisher returned Sat-
urday after spending the week in Balti-
more visiting her parents.
Mrs. Emma Hankey Of Waynesboro
returned home Saturday evening after
spending the week with relatives near
this place and Creagerstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Putnam of Creag-
erstown spent Sunday with Mrs. F. Mort.
Marie Lohr spent several days last
week with her grandmother Mrs. Fred
erick Mort of Logs.
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Business Locals.

ny HORSE FOR SALE:-CALL ON
Rev. Kaiser, Graceham, Nd, If you want
to buy horse whose qualities are assur-
ed. He isan excellent family horse, does
not scare at automobiles and is gentle in
every way so that any woman can drive
him. He is graceful in appearance and
gait, an easy keeper; finer horse for
the saddle could not readily be found.
In word he is a good horse for any and
all purposes. Can be relied upon wher-
ever he is put. The only reason why
this horse is offered for sale to the right
party is because the owner expects to re-
move elsewhere. oct 81 1t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-10-31

In the Orphans Court for Frederick
County, Maryland.
October Term, 1907.
In the Matter of the Sale Of the Real
Estate of Maggie E. Martin, deceased.
In the Matter of the Report of Sales,
filed the 23d day of October, 1907.
NRDERED, by the Orphans Court Of
~ Frederick County, this 23d day of
October, 1907, that the sale of real estate
of Maggie E. Martin, late of Frederick
County, deceased, on above day reported
to this Court by her Executor be ratified
and confirmed unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the 10th day
of November 1907, provided a copy OF this
order be published in some newspaper
published in Frederick County for three
successive weeks prior to the 10th day of
November, 1907.
The Executors Report states the
Amount of Sales to be Twelve Hundred
Eighty-fve dollars and seventy-two cents
[12S5. 72l.
Dated this 23d day of October, 1907.
Russell E. Lighter, Judges of the
T VIM H T. P erg, Orphans Court.
True Copy Test: VIM. B. CUTSHALL,
Register of Wills for Frederick County.
Coblentz & Waters, Att'ys.
oct "a At
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Local CORRESPONDENCE.

Considerable corn cutting, hay making
and seeding of grain remains to be done
yet. Chief among those who are farth-
crest in arrears in this line of work is
Mr.. D. G. Holt proprietor of the Sum-
mers farm and also manager of Brook
side" farm-that of his mother, Mrs. 0.
C. Holt, who has yet, according to cur
rent report, twoscore acres of grass
standing and to be harvested, twenty
acres of corn to cut and grain to be sown.
Hardly ever before have like conditions
obtained in this community.
1t is said that scarcity of laborers is
the cause of these thoroughly perplexing
and lamentable conditions that now con-
front the farmer, a situation which is to
be deeply deplored.
The attendance was large at the public
sale held by Mrs. Mary A. Baltzell on
Saturday last, but the bidding was not
encouraging spirited. There being more
goods to sell than could be advantageous
ly disposed by the auctioneer on short
autumn afternoon. The sale was called
off at about p. m, with the understand
ing that the work would be finished up
on next Friday after the advertised sale
of Mrs. Georgiana Lohr of the same
neighborhood.
Mr.. J. D. Hornbraker and family now
occupying Mrs. Baltzell's property, hav-
ing leased it for term of II months.
The construction of another complete
home on "Spotswood Ave" is one of the
present day probabilities.
One by one and at intervals of from
ten to fifteen days five shoats have died
for Clay Putnam, farmer of near town,
within the past tMo months. The disease
from which the shoats suffered and died
seemed uncommon or at least unrecogniz-
able by Mr.. Putnam and other observers
of the complaining swines. First SYM
toms to appear was total loss of appetite
swiftly followed by rapid weakening,
and in less than thirty hours death en-.
sued; no swelling of throat, body or limbs.
Any suggestions to offer by any one?
In this misfortune this young mar
suffers loss of at least $40 and being 9
new beginner-having only within the
past ten months embarked in both the
matrimonial and the present day decided
ly perplexing tasks of farming enter
prises. This loss, slight as it may be
may at least breed Encouragement il
his commentable and manly undertak
ings.
The sc hours strong windstorm follow
ing in the wake of Sundays gentle ant
needed rain did come damare to trees
shrubbery, uncut corn and corn shocks
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Cant. Alfred A. TrOxell Dead.

Capt. Alfred A. Troxell we'll known
and highly respected citizen died at his
home on Carroll Street, this place, Tues
day, Oct. %, 1907, after short illness.
Death was due to an attack of heart dis
ease brought on from complication OF
diseases.
Capt. Troxell was born in Mechanics
town District, Frederick County, Mary
land, June 10, 1926, and was resident OF
this place for 81 years. He was plast-
erer by trade and staunch republican
politically. At the outbreak of the war
he was the first man residing here to
shoulder his gun and after organizing a
body of men, led them to the front and
enlisted as private in Coles Cavalry,
April 20, 1861, and participated in nearly
all the engagements in which the COM
mand took part. He was promoted Cap
tain and served until the close of the war,
being mustered out June %, 1865. He
served eight years as Inspector in the
Baltimore city Custom House.
Funeral services were held in the U.
B. church on Thursday, Oct. Oath, Rev.
R. Koontz, pastor of the M. E. church of
this place, officiating; interment in the
U. B. cemetery. Capt. Troxell is sur
vived by widow, two daughters, Misses
Anna and Katie at home, and two sons,
Messrs. John and Charles Troxell of Hag-
erstown and New York city, respectively,
six grandchildren and two great grand
children. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful.
The following named members of the
G. A. R. selected by Capt. Troxell before
he died, acted as pallbearers: Col. John
r. Rouzer, Andrew A. Amman, Chas. G..
Currens, VIM. Freeze, Martin A. Williar
and Charolton Fogle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-10-31

One of the best formulas known for
external use can be made by a combina-
ton Of Kerosene Oil, Spirits Turpentine,
Origanum, Ether and Ammonia. When
these different oils are made into an emul-
sion it is the most penetrating of all lin
iments. Eiiott's Emulsified Oil Liniment
is made from the above formula and is
put up in half pint bottles in yellow pack
age and sells for Csc. bottle. Sold UNI
der guarantee. Jas. K. Waters.
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Citizens, Do Your Duty.

Tuesday next is Election Day and ev-
cry citizen should do his duty by going
to the polls and vote his sentiments. 1t
is high privilege and should be priced
by all. You are called upon to choose
State and County officers at this election
will you measure up to the RESPONSE
bility of choosing the best men best fit
ted for the several Offices, or will you let
the printer be the Judge? The man who
has the manhood to discern men from
blind partisanship is the high-classed
citizen. So often you hear voter say
after the election when the candidate
elected has proven to be unworthy or in
efficient II am sorry voted for him. y
Why not try and find out about the can
didate in advance and choose the best!
We trust that so far as this district is
concerned that no money will be used or
strong drinks dispensed to influence or
reward any voter. If a man has to be
bought or rewarded for voting that per-
son is not firstclass citizen.
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ANNOUNCE
l wish to announce to the public that my
FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY
OPENING.

WILL BE OCTOBER 10, II AND IL.
All the very latest Styles in Ladies',
Misses and Children's Hats. Remember,
make Specially of this line, therefore
allow no one to compete with me in price.
Give me call and be convinced. have
also added an entire new line of Ladies'
and Misses Coats. Remember, no old
goods; all entirely new and up to date.
Prices to suit all purchasers. Thanking
you all for past patronage and soliciting
a continuance, am very respectfully,
MRS. JAS. f. ELDREDGE.
Country produce taken in Exchange at
highest cash prices.