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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-02-18
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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
THE JOURNAL
MONTE VISTA, COLORADO
Hasten Slowly.

II Ia not well to be too eager to ac-
Quire wealth. especially when 1t en-
tails long hours of work and constant
anxiety. The other day rich mer-
chant OF Illinois, travelling In England.
wrote home to his son. who is carrying
on the business: Il am a middle
aged man." he said. and | am Just
learning that 1t is wisest to hasten
slowly" In the anxiety to grow rich,
he had made too much haste. and had
the reasonable enjoyment OF life. He
had worked all day and all night when
occasion appeared to demand it. he
had taken no count of days OF rest. or
any other time. II was work and
scheme. scheme and work, all the
time. He had at last awakened In
his old age TO the fact that he has
made a great mistake. No one depre-
Gates work. steady and perseverinS.
for the young man that Is, In many
instances, essential to any kind OF
s"'''no' bhA W lAiAht bu'H'll sliNf
to the anxiety to become rich is an.
other matter. That is Just what many
husband and father is now doing.
1t is the wife's duty says New York
Weekly, to check this. she should
take care that he does not become so
consumed by the notion that he must
constantly improve his condition by
unceasiHg labor. day after day. and
thus let his life slip away and his
health so with 1t. The anxiety to get
wealth does not always end in con-
slant work. II oftea entails growing
carelessness Tor the difference be-
tween right and wrong and the wei
fare Of others. Very frequently
woman forces her husband along this
dangerous path instead o! keeping him
In check. She sees money coming in.
and she spends 1t. not troubling about
how he works to get IT or In which
way he obtains the coveted wealth.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

nature the trees come Into close con.
tact with other trees and \ struggle
for existence between them results,
the stronger ones crowdinE out the
weaker. In cultivation. this struggle
for existence between trees IL elm
mated. and they are given an oppor-
tunity to develop without much com.
petition. 1t is obvious that unde,
such conditions. the natural <tenden/
cies and functions Of the trees are
often thrown out Of harmony.
II the soil Is very fertile. Or espe-
cially rich In nitrogen. the wood pro-
ducing functions tend to crowd out
the fruit-producing functions. or. II
the soil is poor. fruit production is en-
couraged at the expense OF wood pro-
duction, and the vitality Ia Affected.
This may result in premature death.
Often under conditions such as these.
intelligent pruning may correct the
difYerence.-Prof E. P. Sansten.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
SOLID AUTO TIRE.
How An Effective Emergency Repair
Can Be Made.

In cases OF emergency . very gooc
substitute for the pneumatic inner
tube OF an auto tire can be made ~
follows: Take a quantity OF ordinary
garden hose. not too badly worn. and
cut It into lengths Just long enough
10 go once around the rim on tho in
side of the tire casing. Through each
short length Of hose draw a piecs OF
rope sufficiently large to ut 1t snugly.
After these are ready. take four or
fve depending on the size of the
hose) and bind them together with
stout cord from eud TO end. This
bundle must then be wrapped tightly
with = strip Of old carpet or burlap
Enough OF this material 10 put Oh
to make the entire bundle At snugly
into the outer casing. II is then ready
to be applied 10 the wheel in the
usual manner. Be careful to make
the ends come together closely. and to
have II fit the casing very snug.
After the tire has been used for .
short time. take out the filling and
add more carpet or burlap. This will
keep II up TO the size OF the casing,
and prevent unnecessary wear. l used
one OF these homemade tires recently
while the good one was being repaired,
Says contributor to Popular Me
chanics. and always carry one in my
auto.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
A Comparison Of Steamships.

81. 200 tons. a passenger capacity OF
800 persons. engines OF 10000
horsepower and speed of IS milet
an hotr. Built OF nickel steel. with
a strong protective deck. with "a doul
BILE transverse bulkheads unconnected
by doors or openings. and with the
bottom sheathed with coppered teak
such = ship. says Mr.. Oldham. would
be practically indestructible. Having
before made successful predictions OF
wonderful advances In naval construc-
ton. he regards this coming ship"
seriously. and not ss q Jules Verne
dream. The estimated cost is interest.
ing-3i7 900. 900.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

hardened the rail was literally fas-
tened as solid AS n rock.
An adaptation OF this system Is de-
scribed in Municipal Engineering. The
longitudinal concrete base is used. but
at frequent and regular intervals
square holes are left in the top. Into
these holes. blocks made of hard
burned vitrified clay are inserted. the
top OF the block being grooved to fit
the base OF the rail and hold II. Blocks
rail spiked as on cross-tie. After
the rail is in place tar is poured to MI
the cracks and prevent the admission
OF water.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

A full.ncdrcd liar dwclls In Whining.
ton. Del. He solemnly declares that
he placed a brooding hen on set.
ting" OF cold.s,oragc eggs. The result
WAS that she ha,chcd II chickens
which had fur instead OF feathers. and
he attributes this phenomenal result
10 the fact that nature adaps all
animals to their environment.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
cU1Wo 8.
Something About these Enemies Of
the Gardener.

Cutworms are not properly worms
at all. but the caterpillars OF certain
small night-fying moths. which lay
their eggs in masses or strips On the
twiss of trees. says Montreal Herald.
The minute larvae. or caterpillars.
Matched from these eggs descend into
the soil and remain there during the
day, and in most cases spend the
winter there. and are ready to attack
early vegetation. They are very
voracious. and work only at night.
cutting the plants on at the level OF
the ground and destroying far mo:e
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

A collateral descendant of William
Shakespeare has died In London in
the person of George Shakespeare
Hart lie was an engineer and was
81 years old. 4 pedigree In posses.
sion OF the family shows his descent
from the Poets family. Shakespeare'a
sister. Joan. married William Hart.
halter. OF Stratford.on.Ayon. and II
was from him that George Shakespeare
Hart descended.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

than they can eat. They attack wheat.
Indian corn, oats and all the cereals.
As well as garden vegetables. Some
kinds Of cutworms ascend trees by
night and cut OF tender leaves and
buds. descending and hiding In the
early morning. By day they hide I'M
der the surface Of the soil. where each
patch Of whitening vegetation marks
their hiding places. In vegetable beds
these spots should be dug over and
the upturned worms killed: holes
made with hoe or rake handle fur.
nish favorite hidinE-places by day.
and thus serve as traps to catch
many y worm.
There are = great number OF kinds.
and some Of the worst are introduced
species from Europe. One Of the
most widely distributed and destruc.
tive is the spotted cutworm shown
teniargei) In the accompanying illus
tration.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

Speaking OF talking machines. In
dia is great country for this instru.
ment. and thousands OF them are in
use. The native who can command
the price wants n talking machine. and
III. records he delights In are those
which reproduce the native songs.
The American machine takes the lead.
and there II room for more.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

a vast Increase in the importations
OF briarwood pipes is noted. which Is
complimentary 10 the taste OF old
smokers. There may be solacc in q
good cigar. but there's likewise com
fort and Joy In a sweet pipe. declares
the Boston Herald. II is much affected
nowadays out OF doors and on the
busy street. but that Is violation of
good taste. The den is the place for
the pipe
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

Pile, While the telegraph cannot nov
be spared. the masses use II only H.
emergencies where the mails are too
slow. The telephone Is In the home
and much of its service is common.
place. though useful. The latest
phase is the discussion by the Roman
Catholic clergy as to the propriety Of
employing the telephone for the re-
tons prevent the member from com.
Ing In person to the priest.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
Eioetrteity In Mininu.

One OF the striking results OF the
utilization Of water power for the de-
velopment Of electricity to drive ma.
chinery is seen In mining districts
where the absence Of fuel has long
presented an obstacle to the econom.
ical employment Of steam. says
Youths Companion. A wonderful
change is reported TO have taken place
In this respect during the past year or
two In Mexico. In the state OF Guam.
ajuato the increasing cost OF fuel had
rendered impossible the further min.
Ing and milling Of many EraGcs OF ore.
which are now again probably
worked with the aid Of electric ma.
chinery, actuated by the water power
obtainable In the neiEhborhood. Tho
fact that electric power can be trans.
mittcd long distance Is also taken
advantage Of In well.wooded districts.
where the fuel IL burned on the spot,
and tn. resulting mechanical powe.
Is sent by cable to the mines.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

A popularity OF the cycbnli OF the
mole Is that 1, can be projected for.
ward several times It's own diameter
beyond the orb, and rctractcd In like
manner. DIR. Lindsay johnson notes
that this 4. necessary for vision. a.
the animals dense fur 10 covers the
eye that the making Of an opening 10
tho only way 10 SEQ.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

slant from the front edge to the base.
board along the door. and serve a.
feet
Finally. the corners are rounded
on and the shelf 10 complete. when
II has had = little paint.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

broad. convenient shelf In the back
porch or shed. " the house has one.
makes tho task easier.
Il should not b. 10 high. says
Orange Judd Farmer. that the shout.
ders will tire whiie the work u 10
progress: . little higher than . kiich.
en- table 10 about right for the back
OF foundation boA-d 10 BE- nailed
against The vail. Two narrew strips
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

Tho siamcsc government. which
noA,cd u loan Of $1,000. 900 In 1905. 10
reported To have placed another bond
issue Of $4,000. 900 At four and one.
half pr cent. which was taken up by
London. Paris and Berlin bankers on
January -. A large part Of tho new
issws 10 for railways.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

Stage fright Il . disease and easily
cured. We are told BY Dr.. Paul Fares.
OF Paris. the remedy being suggestion
lie has had rapid and permansnt re-.
covcry In THREE cases. The usual ~
ISOLATED bodily failingn. such ~ respir.
atory spasm and heart troubles. are
treated simultaneously With suitable
msdicsments.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

the apples before applying pressure.
This will save much bruising Of tho
top layer Of apples. when tho ~.
pies have been pressed into position.
says Home Journal. this cushion can
be removed and several circles Of
newspaper. or other paper. laid on top
of the apples. Then put Ia the head.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
INN6U51RYx@R5
AhEchh95
DOES AWAY WITH TIES.
New Concrete Base for Rails Used In
England.

For several years past many street
railways In England have laid their
rails In longitudinal beams OF concrete
instead of on wood cyoss-ties. The
same method was also used in De
troit to some extent In both cases
the base Of the rail was embedded in
the concrete while soft and when 1t
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
CONVENIENT PORCH sAeLr.
Something You Can Build That ths
wife VIII Appreciate.

In order To keep the kitchen clean
and In order. It is often the best to do
some OF the work pertaining to =
house outside. especially preparing the
vegetables. Milling lamps. etc. A
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
OARRGLiNo APPLES.
How Circular Newspapers Can d
Used to Advantage.

When barreling apples. cut several
circles of newspaper and put N the
bottom OF the barrel. When ready to
use the press to pu, In the head. have
mt hand n cushion made OF n dozen
circles Of newspaper. to lay on top Of
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
cARs OF rRGss.
The NslstIe~ q Pruning - Fruit prs
6vctloN.

Pruning 20 - TO maintain . balance
between fruit production and wood
growth 10 Of vital importance 10 The
frN, grower. because upon such bal.
nice success or failure depsncs. In
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

be sure that the calves are com.
Portable and steadily growing every
day: there 10 NO pront 10 runiA
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23

The man who has signed . 30day
note can get no consolation from the
discovery that Ink marks will last only
20 years.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1907-03-23
UTILITY OF THE TELEPHONE.
Roman Catholic Clergy to- Vs. u In
Confessional.

OF all the applications OF electricity
the telephone Ii most used by the PEG.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-20

all but loved the grzzlrd old man, and
maryrlrd at him, for he knew the lake
bottom from Point l'ctsic to the great
log rUllway that Scared the bluffs
north Of Wau"uShHncc light. as most
men know dry land billy NOOnan,
however, also loved the old captain s
daughter, Mary, and had hOpcd-hOw
he had hoped to bring in a big catch
OF whiirliSh when he was given the
biz tu1 to lift tn" last nets OF the year.
Now a lean Christmas, a very lean
Christmas. seemed certain in the Riley
home Il home for all homeless lads
at Christmas time. Mary's laugh had
bcrn intrruucnt of late and her mcrri.
>rnt had been forced.
Here She was herself in the door.
way as the crew dumped in. BILLY
\uunan,' she Called 'dOn't you know
yotl'll swamp the tug with the fish
jammcu to the yunwals, so?' There
was a note in her raillcry tlat cut him
to the quick. How queenly she was,
this straight, blue eyed brunette. wrap.
ptI Ill tllt tdVldlll , pllShluo, ltlSuCu
from facing the storm!
Billy Noonan lay awake that night,
notwithstanding the long DAY at the
! wheel of the lurching tug. Through
his window he stared out at the black
ness, and he listened to the wailine
wind: wailing, it seemed to him, com.
plant at the year of misfOrtunes and
pitiful catches of fish, wailng com
plant at the wages and prices of fish
fixed by the union that made the lot
of Capt. Riley SO hard in an "off' year
Far out on the CharlevoiX pier nc
white light shone, up and down the
angry lake the lighthouses and light
ships were nowhere else on watch
blated barges still stumbled up anC
down the lake. Suddenly flash in
the north, and another and another.
the fash of rockets, brought him Out
of bed.
This side O Waugoshance, about
White Shoals he calculated. BAL
place with this wind
He shook his bedfellow. Kelly, the
! fireman, and finally reused him.
Get out Kell, someone's in trouble
near the straits and maybe the Alice
Riley can get a line to her first
Kelly knew what that would mean, at
least $500 day for the old man." and
he knew the need.
Everyone said the Alice Riley had
an uncommon crew; two hours later
the tugs whistle blew four booming
blasts in the strong ahead
and five more that were Billys fare
we'll to Mary if she was awake-or
cared. She saw from her bedroom
window the tug steam through the
channel, sparks flying weirdly in the
wind. out to the open lake where no
light shonc to mark the way for the 80
| miles of desperate tussle with waves
hat now at times buried the worry
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-20

! hard wear without showing the effects
of either.
Black serge is now included In the
list of mourning fabrics, but or as dniI
a black as possible. good looking
dress could be made up of this mate
rial for $40.
The mourning Of to-day is exceed
ingly becoming to young and OLD. Inc
deep mourning of few years ago.
which consisted Of dressing in unre
lieved crepe and unbecoming gowns
and hats for an indefinite time no long
er is considered essential as a marx
of respect to the departed, yet mourn
ing is obligatory, and the dressing IN
crepe necessary to the correctly
gOwned.
Yelling in dull black is the fashion
able material for mourning gowns Tor
indoor wear.
Plated mousselne de sole and chlf.
fOn blouses are fashionable for mourn
ing, and can be made simply or most
deliberately trimmed.
The effect must be Of dull black,
and no white is allowed on the meek
or sleeves. simple, pretty waist OF
this type can be made for about 50.
While in mourning as much attcn'
ton is paid to fashions nowadays as
in colors, there is one point which
must be emphasized and never for
gotten--a Borrowing woman attlres
herself so as to escape the notice OF
the world at large rather than by in
congruous and startling effects TO
draw attention to herself.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-20
TO HOLD LINGERIE RIBBONS.
Lawn or Fine Linen Best Material to
Use for Bag.

If you like to make fancy bags, but
are tired of the useless CONNECTIONS OF
lace and silk on which so many girls
waste their time, make one of those
dear little bags for holding lingerie rib
bOns
AS narrow ribbons are SO generally
used for lingerie, a bag which will
hold the different lengths Of ribbons
is necessary to keep them from being
sOiled and creased.
1t is made of lawn or fine linen, with
design Of buttercups embroidered
on it.
When the embroidery Is finished a
narrow hem is made at each end OF
the material feather stitched with
after which two circles of cardboard
are covered with lawn and overland
ed with together for bottom of bag.
Gather an edge Of the straight en-
brodcred ric"o and fastrn it to the
cardboard circle.
A large bras ring is covered with
yellow silk in clos" huttunhulr stitch
and the other cil-c Of tn" embroidered
strip is. gathered and attached 10 this.
Through th" opening in the side
place the ribbon. which can b" drawn
cut when needed through tn" silk GOV.
cred ring
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-20
IN MOURNING WEAR
CLIFF SILKS AND CLOTHS NO
LONGER FASHIONABLE.
In Their Place Soft Supple Fabrics
Are Worn-BIack Serge One OF
the Best Materials Now in
General Use.

The introduction Of many soft and
supple fabrics in place of the sHn
silks and cloths of days gone by has
entirely revolutionized mourning at
tire.
Crepe as a trimming is not likely to
be taken from its place Of honor,
while there is no denying that as a
trimming it combines admirably with
soft fabrics, which are so high In
favor nowadays, the new make OF
crepe being as amenable as the thin
fabrics themselves.
The old fashioned glossy crepe,
which in times past caused such end
less anxiety to its wearer lest its bril-
liant surface and unimpeachable stin-
ness should be marred by the first
drop of rain and which was apt to as
sumo a depressing rusty look after q
short period, has been succeeded by a
crepe that will stand the weather and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-20

Capt. Riley was intently watching
from his net-loft window the approach
of his biggest fishing tug, the Alice
Riley Even in the inner harbor she
was pitching and rolling in the Deem
Der seas and was sheathed In Ice from
bobbing timber head to the overhang
aft.
Not boxful, not one" he groaned.
seeing the nested fish boxes still
dashed to the deckhouse roof. But
the boys III get their pay somehow;
they'll get it, if have to slap mort
gage on all the outfit" No one else
should know 1t, but the truth was
Christmas cheer was not in Capt
Rilcys heart as he turned gravely to
the twino-recllng ne had busted him.
self with since he broke his ankle and
Billy Noonan had proudly taken out
the Alice Riley, the most powerful tug
that fishcd off Skilligalee in the Straits
of MaCkinac.
The tug tied up to the dock with a
bump, there was some shouting, heavy
footsteps dumping on the icy wharf,
then up the shaky stairs and the door
flew open letting in blast of raw
north wind and an icecoated being in
oil skins who presently shed his chrys
ais and became crestfallen'skipper, a
ly-haired. alert young fellow, who
almost Rugged the roaring stove, for
he was drenched and shivering.
Not a pound, cap'n," was his greet
ing. "BreeZed up so we couldn't touch
the nets" he added.
"Old Michigan must be cuttin' up
considerable, the old man answered
cheerily. "Never mind, boy, yen get
'cm next time"
But Billy NoOnan knew how bad the
fishing had been all year, and could
figure as well as his employer how bad
matters must be. Not a man of them
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-20
Chic Touches Of Ribbon.

There is no end to the varied use Of
ribbon. SaShes, it seems, were never
so much worn as now. Usually they
are disposed with long ends and tied
a little to one side of the back or
front. Nearly all the skirts seen at
the autumn opening of great Rue
de la PaiX house were fastened at
one side of the back 1t was odd but
really attractive. The, fastening was
perfectly obvious and Ornamented
with buttons, bows of ribbon, Or little
passementer ornaments, to cover the
space of six or seven inches necessary
for the orening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-20
FOR THE CtlANGEABLE SILKS.
Make Coed Foundation Covered with
S:7immcrn9 Material.

Where to ula"p the changeable SILK
looked Ike !, problem. until 1t was ais
covered thar i; gave a beautiful erect
,s a foundation when covered with
some <hIuimt Iiny WI tie material. IT
las a bpaut wa! erect with "hlte
which maNrS th' cutter garment rlch'
cr in am ,,rau e. A good changeable
+ Tx which is splendid Tor foundation
harnesses is mingled color OF gray
rnd pink. The gay must be almost
white, which rr.!"cts pinkish tone;
steel blue and pink is pretty, while
EoDenhaaen ljur and silver is eX'
tremely handsome. Only very light
,ints should be worn with waite,
though ruby ana plum is lovely
shade to wear under black net dress
{ -eam and yellow is rich color for
the foundation to a white moussellne,
and when the outer garment Is right
" ornamented with wide lace inser-
zion and large med~llions on the
1 aounce, the openwork is picturesque