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The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
RAILROAD TOTALS THAT
MAKE A BIG SHOWING

the report says $685., 186. 1913 Is the net
income for the year available for divi-
dends or surplus. There were 977,-
507.838 passengers carried. an In
crease of over 60,000.000, and 1.641.-
374.219 tons Of freight carried, an in
crease Of over 202. 100000. The aver
age revenue per passenger per mile
was 2.002 cents. The earnings per
train mile increased both for passen-
ger and freight trains, and the aver
age cost OF running train one milo
increased. The ratio of operating ex-
penses to earnings was over 66 per
cent.
The report shows 1857 persons
killed and 97,706 injured. There was
a total of 1.521,355 persons on the pay
roll. The report shows that one pas
senger was killed for every 2.227041
carried. while In 1905 one passenger
was killed for every 1,375,s56 carried.
One person was injured for every IA
276 passengers carried, as against one
injured In every 7O,655 passengegp
carried In 1905.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
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geological survey The discussion
brought out the fact that the work in
New Jersey and Maryland had been
completed under the auspices of the
states, while that in Alabama Is far
advanced.
The geological surveys of North
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mis-
sissippi have also done considerable
work in the coastal plain region, and
reports on the water resources of
Georgia and Alabama have been pub
lished by the state bureaus.
The work Of the national survey in
this area has been confined to investi.
cations of underground water prob
lens in Virginia and North Carolina
and to studies of the phosphate de-
posits of Florida -
II present plans are carried or
field work In Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina and Florida will be
completed in 1907, and that in Geor-
gia. Alabama and Mississippi will be
reserved for 1908.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10

but l believe the increase in milk is
reward for allowing more space and
convenience to each COW.
The cut shows the kind OF stall
which prefer. writes a correspondent
of the Missouri Valley Farmer. The
rack, a, is of hardwood 80 inches high,
with the stats wide enough SO COW can
thrust her nose through up to her
eyes.
The bottom Of the rack is 10 inches
wide, extending into the stall toward
the COW. The feed box, b. slides
through an opening in the stall on the
barn floor. 1t can be drawn into the
feedway, cleaned out and new feed
put in without being disturbed by the
COW.
The halter strap, C, is just long
enough to allow the COW to lie down
comfortably. The gutter, d. is eight
inches lower than the stall floor.
When she lies down she will put her
head under the rack in kneeling and
when she gets up she will move back
ward so that she can look through the
rack. The length and width of stall
can be made to suit the cows.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10

A reddish brown veil is the best pro-
lection against the suns rays White
and blue wells are no good whatever.
since the suns rays pass directly
through them.
A simple remedy for freckles and
tan. Ten grains of borax. 2 OF. lime-wa-
ter 2 OF. oil of sweet almonds.
Bright green or light chestnut suits
the red-haired woman to perfection.
whilst another shade in which she al
ways looks wen Is that which exactly
tones with the color of her hair, and
must be unrelieved except for touches
of white.
An exce..ent health rule for bright
eyes and a clear skin is to take the
Juice Of lemon in glass Of water
with dash of salt added every morn
ing before breakfast. This acts direct
ly on the liver. which has more to do
with good looks than people imagine.
Brunettes are wise II they adhere to
soft ivory shades and eschew pure
whites. A brilliant complexion. coupled
with dark brown hair and eyes. can
stand the bright rose pinks and SAKE
blues which would be Impossible If
the cOloring were less vivid. Unreliev-
ed black is never a successful choice
on the part of the dark-haired woman;
grey is advisable. but fawn and biscuit
color are. with few exceptions, the
colors of the blonde.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10

A WASHINGTON woman discov-
"A cred some days ago that her Ger
man nurse was destroying the money
orders she purchased to remit to the
fatherland. She had torn up within
the last five years more than $500 Of
money orders. thinking they were re-
ceipts for the money deposited in the
ONCE at Washington and that the
money had been duly sent to her old
mother in Germany.
This incident recalls the fact that
there has accumulated in the national
treasury millions of dollars, possibly
ten millions. since the establishment
OF the present system in 1864.
An oficial, speaking of the system.
said: This vast accumulation of
money is steadily being augmented
from year to year. and unless the peo-
pie become better acquainted with the
character of a money order transac-
ton the accumulated sum promises to
become almost fabulous. This money
has accumulated through no fault of
the United States. The system is
perfect and instructions relating to 1t
are clear and ample.
For one thing 1t is known that
persons purchasing money orders ig-
norantly destroy them. believing that
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
f At the National Capital
Gossip of People and Events
ii Gathered in Washington
SULTAN TO SEND NEW
MINISTER TO WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON a forerunnner
w OF the embassy about to be estLb
lished by the Turkish government In
Washington, Mohemd Ali Bey is COM
ing to this capital as minister from
the sublime porte. The news came
to the state department from Ambas.
sador Leishmann at Constantinople.
who cabled the department that the
porte had requested him to ascertain
whether Mohemd would be acceptable
in ministerial capacity. The depart
ment replied afirmatively, and 1t Is
understood that the new minister will
be in Washington by the time that
President Roosevelt returns to this
city from his western trip.
In the selection Of Mohemd Bay as
minister to Washington the sultan has
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
IN THE NEW woRsTEos.
Suggestion for Model for Wear in the
Early Autumn.

For early autumn wear striking
model might be carried out in the
new striped worsted. the skirt being
laid in plaits all around the waist
line. with the front panel in one very
broad box plat. At the bottom there
is a five-inch false" tuck. stitched on
as a trimming. and appearing at the
top of this is fold of dull gray rib
bon velvet A narrower fold of the
dress material shows above the tuck.
and this. too, is piped with velvet.
The bodice is quite plain, but smart
ly SO. The neck is cut out in round eff
feet, then revers of bronze silk stitch
ed with gray braid are set inside over
a yoke of all-over lace. The silk Is a
grayish bronze and the combination is
unusually odd. Japanese sleeves droop
over the shoulder and have a deep
facing of the silk like the revers, and
the braid appears again on the sleeves.
Elbow puffs Of the worsted finished
with cuff Of heavy lace and braid
form the under sleeves.
A light satin felt hat accompanies
the dress. This Is in bronze gray. trim
med with gray velvet roses and green
foliage. Parisiennes always affect the
very lightweight satin finished felts
early In August, although they are by
no means considered authoritative au-
tumn styles. II anything. they are
simply launched as trials.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
DAIRY DOTS AND oAsHEs.

A hand separator we'll taken care Of
will last for generation.
The man that owns hand separ.
ator can feed warm skimmilk to his
stock.
The average persons idea of clean
illness corresponds with everyday
coalitions and conveniences.
A COW so MIXED that she does not
enjoy the operation will soon retire
from the business Of giving milk.
Generally the failure to make dairy
ing pay is due more to inefficient man
agment than to poor cows.
In purchasing a COW for butter and
milk do not be carried away by the
breeding Of the animal, but see that
she has individual merit
Tia application Of elbow grease may
be disagreeable, but 1t insures clean
milk, clean separators, clean butter,
and generally clean reputation.
A gallon of 80 per cent. cream
weighs about eight pounds and FIVE
ounces. II 1t weighs less than that, 1t
will surely test less than 80 per cent.
1t is better to milk the cows before
feeding them. as they will then keep
more quiet. Besides the dust from
the hay or the odor from the silage
and other things will not get into the
mix that is being drawn.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
UNCLE SAM ENRICHED BY
LOST MONEY ORDERS

the order constitutes nothing more
than a receipt. Many persons also
are in the habit of purchasing money
orders before travelling from one place
to another. with q view to converting
them into cash as needed. and these
are lost through carelessness, by fire.
or otherwise.
Notwithstanding this, the govern
ment has wisely made provision for
the payment Of money orders lost OF
destroyed, by the issuance. upon sat.
isfactory proof of loss or destruction,
of duplicate money order payable to
the payee or remitter making applica-
ton therefor, as the case may be.
Provision Is also made for the pay
ment of orders which are not present
ed for payment before the time limit
provided by law has expired.
in one instance a claim for the
payment of lost postal note was
allowed 25 years after 1t became Ing
valid. 1t will be seen that as trustee
for its citizens in the transfer OF pri-
vate funds the United States exer-
cises diligence in an attempt to find
the rightful owner. And yet millions
are yet outstanding for which claim
ants will never appear. This vast sum
is held In suspense by the govern
ment"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
FINE DAMASK LINEN
PLEA FOR THE HANo.LooM
WEAvERs OF IRELAND.
Distinguishing Mark Would Show
Product is the True Example Of
This Exquisiteiy Beautiful
Fabrie--Hlshiy Priced.

Writing in the National Printers
Journalist, Mr.. James White Of Chi
cago has this to say on the subject of
Irish hand-woven linen damask:
This richest form into which fax Is
woven was first introduced into Ire
land from continental countries at the
close of the seventeenth century by a
Samuel Warning. who brought over a
colony of weavers and settled them In
what is now the village of Warnings
town, county Down. This village is
still the center of what is left of the
hand-loom industry.
Up to the present time there has
been no distinguishing mark used by
the weavers, that would inform the
purchaser whether the goods offered
for sale were hand or steam-power
woven. but just now the weavers are
endeavoring to bring about a change,
and are asking the privilege Of weav-
Ing in each tablecloth and napkin. the
Damask." in small unobstrusive let
tiers In the margin. This reproduction
illustrates what they want:
The cause of this desired change is
the lessened demand for their pro
duct as the steam or power-loom
goods have for over so years steadily
supp'anted the handwoven article.
twas the handloom weavers of Ire
land. who. by their untiring energy
and industry. created the sentiment
that surrounds Irish linen, that senti.
~,
best of any hand-produced article,
whether 1t be engraving, printing,
sculpture, lace or other luxury of life.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10

r HE interstate commerce commits
, sion has made public an abstract
of its nineteenth annual statistical re-
port covering the year ending June 80,
1906. showing the par value of rail-
way capital outstanding was $14,570,-
421. Ats, or $67,936 per mile of the rail
ways In the United States. OF this
over SO per cent. paid no dividends.
OF the railway stock outstanding 81
257.175.790 was owned by railway cor
porations and Of railway bonds $641,-
sos, O30 were so reported.
The aggregate gross earnings from
the operated mileage Of 222,34O miles
Of lines were $2.325, 765,167, being
$243.2S2.761 greater than in 1905.
Their operating expenses were 1885,
877.271, or $146,275,119 more than In
1905. The net earnings aggregated
$7S8,887. 1896. an increase of $97,OO7,-
642. The net earnings per mile of line
averaged $3.548. The income attribut-
able to other sources than operating
reached 1886, 639, 591.
nednc.:"s fixed and other charges.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10

again given an illustration Of the ex'
tent to which personal feeling domi-
mates officials in Turkey in such ap-
pointments. The new minister Is the
son of one of the intimates Of the
Turkish ruler. the well-known lzzet
Bay, the sultan's personal secretary
for foreign affairs, which office. neces-
sarily, has brought him into frequeps
and close contact with his sovereign
Izzet Bey is also legal adviser to the
sublime porte. The fact that with suf-
ficient influence with the sultan to
enable him to select almost any diplo-
matte post for his son, Izzet should
have chosen Washington. is regarded
as a manifestation Of the growing ap-
probation in Turkey of the import
ance of America as a factor in inter
national affairs.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10

business laws and rules, when buyer
will object to the proof Of an articles
superiority being put in 1t at the point
Of manufacture and by the man who
by skill and hand-power made it.
Even with enough OF remand for
the marked goods to insure the weav-
ers' success. 1t will probably be Christ
mas-time before the ladies of America
can have the opportunity of buying
sets of this priced fabric, which lasts
with care through several generations
In the meantime, the weavers should
not be discouraged in their desire and
effort to be allowed to make their
handiwork tell regarding itself-no
matter where displayed,-"the truth,
the wlole truth and nothing but the
truth
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
AN ESSENTIAL FACTOR.
The Dairy Woman and the Part She
Has Had In Developing the
Dairy Cow.

1t is doubtful II any of the valuable
breeds of dairy COWS could have been
produced without the help Of women.
That is, these breeds have been
brought to their high state of perfec-
ton because the people that have
had the care Of them for centuries
have been mostly women. The cows
of the Channel Islands and the cows
of Holland have been under the super
vision Of women for SO long a time
that the memory OF man runneth not
to the contrary"
Imagine, says Farmers Review.
some of our western cowboys trying
to develop a breed of dairy cows. Any
dairy breed they might evolve would
have the ability to run four-minute
gait and to scale fences with little
trouble. The COW naturally partakes
something of the nature of the one
that has charge of her. Kindness has
made the Dutch COW and the Jersey
COW kind. Harshness would have
made them into animals that few
could milk. Gentleness has made
Iucu VI q QuACt ulbPOclllOu, iuClAAOu
to chew the cud in contentment. in q
feeling Of perfect security. This con-
tentment has made the work of the
mammary glands easy, and great capa-
cities for the production of milk and
cream have been evolved.
The United States is little likely to
have distinctive breed of dairy
COWS. In the main. our cows here
are in the care of men. especially in
the larger dairy establishments. On
the farms where women milk that is
the only part they have in dairying.
Men have most of the care Of the anil
mails.
The dairy woman is best adapted
to take care of the dairy COW. II
more women take up dairying as an
occupation it will be good thing for
the dairy interests. They appreciate
the value Of the fine points in dairy
ing. and the fine points are what reg
ulate the value of the dairy output.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
A TREASURE HUNT BY
THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

THE active cooperation of the states
j Of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
from the mouth of the Potomac to the
Mississippi, is enlisted in an invesu-
cation for which preparations are un-
der way at the United States geologi-
cal survey.
A systematic study Is to be made Of
the age, character and general rela-
tons of the rocks of the coastal plain,
special effort being made to determine
the position and extent of beds Of
economic interest. including water
bearing beds, Phosphate deposits, full
ers earth and other materials.
The general plan of the investiga-
ton was formulated at Washington on
January 1, 1907, at conference in
vited by the director of the national
survey.
At this conference the work that
had already been done was discussed
and arrangements were made for one
of the most extensive cooperative in
vestigations ever undertaken by the
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
STRIPED seReEs in FAVOR.
Material Has Strong Hold on the Lead
ers OF Fashion.

There is every safety in assuring
readers that striped serges will be de
rigeur and with self-colored coats
they are sure to be extremely smart.
There Is an almost rigid convention
atty about the coat Of costume de-
signed by Rue Royale couturiere, for
1t follows with more faithful exacti-
tude a mans cutaway than any of the
modes thus far shown. The required
feminine touch is added. however, in
. dainty blouse Of linen. hand-embroid-
cred. but finished with standing COL
lar and fussy little bow tie Of fiuted
linen, edged with valenciennes edg-
ing. The skirt is laid In wide plaits
and quite covers the ankles. The cos
tune IL tremendously businesslike and
admirably suited to morning detours
of the shops.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
Tho Tartan Vogue.

There seems always to be some sub
tie connection between travelling
gowns and wraps and fabrics of plaid.
or rather tartan design. though 1t is
difficult to discover any reason why
checks rather than stripes or spots
should be associated with long jour-
neys by sea or land. Still. the fact re-
mains, and 1t Is picturesque one
enough, and the mode for wearing tar
tans generally more curiously still
seems to appeal not only to some OF
lis who claim Scotch descent. but also
in quite remarkable degree to those
fair Parisiennes who as surely as the
spring and the autumn seasons come
round find some excuse for indulging
In one or two tartan gowns and
cloaks
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10

This sentiment has been used to the
limit in pushing the sale of power
loom damask all over the world. even.
1t is said, to the extent of substitution.
the second-class machine article for
the superior hand-loom first.
AS this country takes more than
half of the Irish linen expectations. 1t
is advanced as an argument by the
power-loom people. in this matter, that
the buyers OF the United States.
would, II told that they could not get
the hand-woven article without these
words, tell the Irish selling agent to
pack up his samples and get out.
This Is a strange situation in these
days of pure food, pure drug and pure
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
Dainty Ribbon Work.

Dainty things in ribbon work are
becoming more captivating, both as
regards the coloring, the fashioning of
the flowers and the variety Of ma
terials used as backgrounds. Many of
these articles are still further beauti-
ned by addition Of frills in either
cause or muslin. bordered with one or
two rows of bebe ribbon, seved quite
straight at the top Of the rune In .
contrasting tint.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10

Bore holes for legs so they will stand
well apart at the bottom. "a" Is bail
for holding milk pail and is made from
tooth ef an old rake. 1t is bolted on
Just far enough away from stool SO the
pail will not strike when swinging
either way. When COW goes to step,
says the Missouri Valley Farmer, just
swing pail out of the way and save
the milk and your temper.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
wELL.pLANNED COW STALL.
Features Which viii Add to the Com.
fort Of the Animal.

1 do not like stanchions of any kind.
think they destroy the naturalness of
the COWS and they trouble each other
a great deal, besides often treading
upon each other.
The only point in favor of stanch-
ions is that they take up less room.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
Fad for Pure White Flowers.

There is a fad for rure white flow
ers and foliage leaf. flower and stem
all dead, frosty white.
Huge roses of this type are used on
large hats Of white tulle and felt and
are used, too. upon hats Of palest piaf
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
MIX Presentation

The secret Ut milk preservation may
be traced to two things. First, clean
illness: second. low temperature. II
It is impossible to provide both. stay
out Of the milk All butter business.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-10
ANTI-sPlLL MILK STOOL.
A Continuance Which May Prove Of
Value to Some Mixer.

"B" is made of lumber 1x10 inches
and 16 inches long, with piece of 2x4
for legs to go through nailed on the
under side, the back piece going cross
ways and the front one lengthways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-24
WE ARE IN SOCIETY"
Comic Opera for Benefit of National
Junior Republic.

Washington will be given glimpse into
the social life of the capital in the comic
opera We Are in Society,"" which is to
be presented at the Belasco Theater April
l, and for the benefit of the National
Junior Republic.
Mr.. Phelps Brown. the author and COM
poser of the light opera, is the son of the
late Sevellon \. Brown, for many years
chief clerk of the State Department. He
was born in Washington and lived here
untA' few years ago. when he went to
Chicago to engage in the newspaper bust
ness. He began his career as secretary to
William f. Curtis. the correspondent and
after travelling with him for three years.
accepted position on the Chicag Record
Herald. Since then he has been connected
with the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Mr.. Brown is a young man, still in his
early twenties. Perhaps the most remark
able thing about him is that his music is
entirely the result of natural talent He
has never received musical instruction and
all that he has accomplished is due to his
own efforts
We Are in Society" is a combination of
comedy dealing with social life of the
capital and a light opera. The plot is in
terwoven through the whole in such man.
ner as to maintain an interest in the va
riOus characters as a background for eight
cen or twenty songs. The melodies are SIM
pie and the rhythm is strongly pronounced
so that many people are certain TO be IA
miliar with the entire score after the first
performance.
Each song has some bearing on the story
or Is brought in in connection with a vaude-
vile side show which takes place in the