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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
SEASONED TIMBER.
Strength Of Wood Greatly Increases as
Moisture Dries Out.

oSTen9tn OF Vooo 0reatiy Increases as
Moisture Dries Out.
The effect of water in softeniny or
ganic tissue, as In wetting a piece o.
paper or a sponge. is well known. and
so is the stiffening effect of drying.
The same law applies to wood. BY
different methods of seasoning two
pieces of the same stick may he given
very different degrees of strength.
Wood in its green state contains
moisture in the pores of the cells. like
honey in Il comb, and also in the sub
stance of the cell walls. As seasoning
begins the moisture in the pores is first
evaporated. This lessons the weight
Of the wood, but does not affect It's
strength. 1t is not until the moisture
In he substance of the cell walls is
drawn upon that the strength of the
wood begins to increase. Scientifically
this point is known as the 'fiber sat
uration point From this condition
to that of absolute dryness the gain in
the strength of wood is some what re-
markable. In the case Of spruce the
strength is multiplied four times. In
deed. spruce in small sizes thoroughly
dried in an oven is as strong. weight
for weight. as steel. Even after the
transcription of moisture when the
wood is again exposed to the air the
strength of the sticks is still from -
to $50 per cen greater than when Il
was green. When In drying the f;cv
saturation point is passed the s~iycnSt'l
of wood Increases as drying prog,r. SOS
In accordance with a definite law. am
this law Il he used to calculate frrr-l
the strength Of Il stick at one degree O.
moisture what its strength will he Il
any other degree.
Manufacturers. engineers and hull
ers need I" know not only the strpu@.l.
but the weakness of the materials re-
use, and for this reason they are ,ui-t
as much interested in knowing hU,
timbers are affected by moisture n.
they are in knowing how they ;t.v
weakened by knots, checks, cross grain
and other IefectS.-Forest Service Eul-
letin.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
She Meant Well.

A teacher In a certain eastern school
asked her class to draw a picture OF
that which they wished to be when
they grew up. The pupils went dill
gently to work with paper and pencil.
some drawing pictures Of soldiers. po-
licemen. fine ladies. etc. They all
worked hard but one little girl, who
sat quietly holding her pad and pencil
In hand.
The teacher, observing her, asked:
Don't you know what o want to
be when you grow up Anna?"
Eyes, know" replied the little girl.
Il know l want to be married. but l
aon't know how to draw it,"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
MOVABLE DECK AND KEEL,

with by the inventors for many gen.
erations with only a moderate degree
Of success, and it would seem that the
best results have been accomplished
by certain notifications and changes
made from time to time in the lines OF
the hull.
The present invention coutemplates
some very radical changes in the con.
.struction of the hull, rs will be oh
served by a glance at the illustration
This calls for Il deck which has a Ger,
tain lateral movement following the
motion OF the boat from side to side,
BY an arrangement of cables and
wheels this movement of the deck has
a decided influence on the keel, bear,
ing the latter Over to the upturned
side of the craft and serving to right il
again.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
Tobacco Smoke q Germicide.

1.-The murderous microbe detests the
fumes Of tobacco. which are a splendid
diSinfectant," asserts a medical man.
1.-The following recent experiments
went to prove this:
"Smoke from a cigar was blown
across a slip of linen which had been
dipped In a fluid containing thousands
Of virulent germs. When the cigar
was finished the linen was immediate.
" placed in a bowl Of beef broth,
where common microbes are expected
to multiply with astounding rapidity.
ITO the surprise Of all %doubters, il
was found that the smoke had had the
effect of delaying the growth Of the or
ganisms. that the majority of then
were dead and that those which live,
never fully developed - Montrr'
Standard.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13

from knots, pitch and pitch seams. and
the wood. being very free from sap. is
enabled to resist decay to a remark
able degree.
The wood stave pipe is found far
preferable to iron or steel pipe FOR con,
%Struction in mountainous regions for
the reason of its light weight and tina;
the material may be transported to the
site Of operations in pieces. 1t is not
infreQuently the case that it is found
impossible to transport even this light
material upon wagons. SO rugged is the
country, and in cases of this kind the
wood slaves are dashed to the backs Of
burros and thus taken into the steep
places. Our illustration shows a sec
ton of this huge pipe descending a
steep mountain side and crossing the
gulch at the bottom.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
THE L|MEK|LH Clue.
Gardner Laments Fact That i..1
World Has No Use For Hin.
MISSES THE OLD THINGS.
New Names and New Ways Do Not
Appeal to the Noted President-He
Recalls Changes That Have Isker
Place In His Time.

Copyright, 1907, by p. c. Eastment.l
"My frens.' said Brother Gardner
president of the Limekiln club. at its
last meeting, us been dom a heap O
thinkin' fur de last few days. and Is
about come to de conclusion dat dc
world amt got no furder use fur me
and odder old folks. We am outer
date. We can't keep up wild de pur
cessiOn. We can't catch on.
1T makes me lonely when l look
around me and miss all de old fashion.
ed things, and some nights l look ny
at de moon and de stars and wonde,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13

Although diamonds have been found
in at least thirty places in the United
States. the only locality where they 90.
cur In place has recently been discor.
cred near Murfreesboro. Pike county
Ark. They occur in an igneous roci
similar TO that Of the South African
mines. They are found on the surface
as we'll as within the grcenish, friable
decomposcd peridotite. Il rock some.
what like the famous blue ground OF
Kimberley. The first two stones wer,
found Aug. Il. 1906. and since then
many of them have been picked up
the total number found at last report
being 80. Many are white and OF
good water. others are yellow, and
some are Of brown bort. The two lar
gest stones weigh six and one-hali
cAratS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
HUGE WOODEN PIPES.
How Water Is Carried Over Hills .nc
Canyons In California.

How Water Is Carried Over HILLS anc
Canyons In California.
In California there are many grea,
irrigation. mining and water power en-
terprises, and. as more than four-ftfths
OF the state is mountainous, water in
not a few cases has to be taken over
high rocky ridges and across deep ra.
n and canyons, says Popular Me.
chanics. In order to conduct water
over such a rough country huge wood.
en- pipes more than six feet in diam.
eter are used.
These pipes are made of redwood
slaves banded by iron rods that may
be frightened by screws and the pipes
thus made water tight. California red.
wood is found to he an excellent ma
terial for making water pipes. for the
reason that a large proportion of lum.
Der from that tree is ''clear stuff" free
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
'IRGINIA has been the scene OF
many historic events. and the
occurrence of the JamestowI

exposition this year has caI!et
attention to the fact in many strikin.
ways. The comimcmOration OF sue
events has stimulated study of the an
nails of Virginia both as a colony and
as one of the original thirteen states.
One of the most momentous days il
the history of this famous comnl'#
wealth was that on which Lord CO"
wallis surrendered at YQgktownx'"'
combined American and Frencl9 ~
The c%apitulation took place l26 y"'
ago on Oct. 10. The hundredth al..-
versary Of the event, which fell in L.
year 1881. was made the occasion :"
a notable celebration, and 1t was :.
this time that the cornerstone was LAID
of the lofty monument which the visit
OF may now see and which fifty com
memorates the victory of the American
forces and the virtual termination OF
the struggle for independence. 1t is
surmounted by a figure of Liberty
The shaft contains the sculptural fig
ures of thirteen maidens representing
the thirteen colonies, and about the
base are appropriate Inscriptions recit
ing the circumstances Of the surrender
and the terms agreed upon by the gen
erals of the opposing armies. The cen
tenary exercises occasioned the attend
ance at the scene of the momentous
events of President Chester A. Arthur
and members of his cabinet, of Count
de Rochambeau of France. a descend
ant of the count Of the same nam,
who commanded the French allies nj
Yorktown; of Baron Won Steuben OF!
Germany. a descendant Of the Baron
Won Steuben who fought in the Revo
luton; of Sherman and Hancock.
There were two siegcs of Yorktown
One in the Revolutionary war and one
in the civil war. In the war Of the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
Manila Aarbor.

The amount OF money spent on the
harhor OF Manila and the Passig river
during the past year is totaled at near
~ $4.5N.Woo. 1t Is now the best and
safest harbor in the orient. Beakwa-
oers and large covered docks have
been constructed and channels cleared.
The improvements are not YET com
Dleteu.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
The Two Bards,

"Vhy do you write? ~ l asked the bard
Whose rhymes were bad, whose lines were
hard
To read. whose tragedy was slush,
His wit obscure, his pathos gush.
With a tense look he raised his head
Because l am inspired" he said.
"Why do you write >" l asked the bard
Whose fragrant verse was never marred
BY one false note. whose poems fine
3reathed genius true In every line.
With a calm smile he raised his head
They pay me for the tuf!" he said.
e. NJ. Robinson in Puck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
Raints.

Both the Italian and the French gov
ernments are encouraging the use OF
antimony pigments. which have the adj
vantage over white lead Of being in
nocuous and owe zinc paint Of being
permanent and II proof. .Antimon!
is also obtaining n wide application IL
the manufacture Of bearing metal ant
other alloys.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
FASTING Cardboard to Glass.

To fasten cardboard to glass apply
good thirty degree Il water glass with
a soft rag or sponge to the glass. not
the paper. and stick the card on imme-
diately while dry. When the solutio:
10 dry the paper cannot be detached
The s~ilicate should be somewhat al.
luted.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
1raSa.

Brass can be hardened by s%ubjectin&
the metal to great pressure or by blows
Of a drop hammer. 1t may be %softeuei
by heating to a cherry red and cool!u-
in water.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
A ROYAL ROMANCE.
Prince George Of Greece and His Love
For a Eonsparte Princess.

The forthcoming marriage of Prince
George of Greece to the Princess Lett
tia Marie Bonaparte is something
quite out of the ordinary in royal
matches. In the first place. it will
raise a branch of the Bonaparte family
once more to royal rank. In the sec,
ond place. it will give a comparatively
poor prince n fortune of about $l5.OOO,-
600. quite Il comfortable sun as money
is measured among many Of the royal
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
Novelty In Boat Construction.

The design Of boat shown in the ac-
companying cut has for its object the
reduction of the motion Of the craft
which is ordinarily encountered in
its passage through the water. This
Is Il problem which has been wrestlpl
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13

her set. She is a daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clermont Livingston Rest of
New York. Washington and Newport
Miss Best was educated largely in
France and is very accomplished. The
wedding vii! take place in Grace
church. New York. where so ma " SIM
0ar ceremonies have occurred.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
AT Yorktown

Interesting Celebration In Com.
memoration Of the Surrender OF
Corvallis One Hundred and
Twenty.six Years Ago Yorktown
Durins TIE Civil War. ~ -
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
A w farming.

"Oh. IL beg your pardon. Il
thought these We're artificial eggs
well. you'll wish you were an arti-
fetal monkey before l get through with
you."-Rrowning's.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-11-13
MISS ANNIE BEST.
Society Girl Who Will Soon Be Led to
the Altar.

One Of the early November weddings
will be that of Miss Annie Livingston
Best to +. Yale Smith. Miss Best has
been called the best gowned in
the Four Hundred. and she is consid.
cred II OF the handsomest girls OF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20

The Marion county members Of the
State Medical Association returned
from Tampa Friday morning, where
they had been attending the meeting of
the association. DR.. w. V. Newsom
was the county representative, while
Drs. Powers, Izlar and Van Hood of
Ocala and DR.. E G. Leitner, of An
thony. represented the visitors. The
attendance was quite large, nearly a
hundred doctors being in consultation.
DR.. A. L Izlar of this city responded
to the address Of welcome. The many
papers read were good and good
results must flow from such a gath
ering and exchange of medical ideas.
Quite a number of new members were
added TO the roll In the election of
officers DR.. W. p. Lawrence, Of Tam
pa, was made president, while Ocala
was honored in making DR.. W. H.
Powers third vice president. The next
meeting Of the association will be held
in Ocala next April
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
INSTALLED A W. o. W.
CAMP AT FAIRFIELD

Mr.. G. II. Dame. the popular and
successful organizer Of the Woodmen
returned yesterday from Fairfield. al
which place he installed the Fairfield
camp Of WoOdmen. Below is a list Of
the members and officers:
W. A. Tongue. o. G. Lohrig, DR.. II.
Gatrell. W. H Smith. A. g. Tongue
A ]. MCLAUGHLIN, r s. Smith. L E
Manigum, r G. Tongue, s. w. Tongue
w. H. Leaverett, Z. L FurgesOn. G. w
Gibson, c. S. Reese, J. o. Randall. D
A Dupree. The officers are: Consul
commander. DR.. H Gatrell; adviser
lieutenant, L E. Manguam: banker
r. c. Tongue. clerk; Otto G.. Lohrig;
escort, A. G. Tongue; Waterman, L l.
Smith; sentry, ID. A. Dupree; physic-
ian. DR.. II. Gatrell; managers, S. w
Tongue: E L. Ferguson, A. L Nc
Laughlin.
Nr. Dame said he was royalty en-
tertained by the hospitable people and
is well pleased with his trip. He said
II was true the cold did considerable
damage to vegetables. but what is left
with the help of rain is doing well
and those shipping vegetables getting
good prices.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
AGAThERIoAN SOCIETY

At a regular meeting OF the Agath-
eridan Society the president was in
the chair. the minutes were read and
approved:
The following program was then
rendered:
Subject: Africa"
Essay, Geographical Features. Sam
Mathews.
Defamation, Hugo Mcintosh.
Essay. Explorers, Phil Robinson.
Recitation. Ethel Crosby.
Essay, Resources of the Country,
Marion Pelot.
Grafton. The Future of Africa, Ed
ward Green.
Essay, Government of Africa Car
RE Pelot.
Debate: Resolved. That England
should control the whole of Africa
Affirmative, VIII Bullock and Legie
Bitch: negative, Lou Elvie Williams
and Earl Lyle. The judges, Harry
Rubin. Brantley Weathers and Robert
Anderson, decided in favor Of the af-
firmative.
The Agatheridan Journal was then
read by the editor and the literary and
parliamentary critics made their re-
ports.
AS this was the day for the election
of officers the following were elected
President, Minnie Carlisle: vice presi-
dent, Ralph Robinson: secretary, An
ME Atkinson; sergSants at arms. Adele
Bittinger. Ruth Dunn.
There being novmore business to
come before the society it adjourned
TO meet Friday. April 20.
Lola Raysor, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Jefferson Seligman, banker, club
man, horse owner and millionaire, of
New York, has declared that he will
never own another horse with a dock
ed tail He denounces docking as ''one
of the most inhuman practices under
the SUM- and says SHARP heavy bits
and high checks are close rivals in
cruelty"
Lest we forget. it may be well to re-
mind our readers that the object Of
the Band of Mercy in Ocala, which was
founded by Miss latham several years
ago and numbers considerably over
100 persons, mostly children and young
folks. was instituted to teach US that
cruelty TO animals is just an inhuman
and crutal as il you should infiict the
same indignities and inhumanity on
one Of your own race.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
HIS DEAR OLD MOTHER

MY dear old mother. who is now
years old, thrives on Elec-
trio Bitters," writes W. B. Brunson, OF
Dublin, Ga. "She has taken them fol
about two years and enjoys an excel
lent appetite. feels strong and sleeps
WELL" That's the way Electric Bitters
affect the aged, and the same happy
results follow in all cases of female
weakness and general debility. Weak
puny children too, are greatly strength
ened by them Guaranteed also for
stomach and liver troubles by Tydings
& Co., druggists. SO cents.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
GOOD JUDGMENT

is the essential characteristic Of men
and women. Invaluable to good busi-
ness men and necessary to housewives.
A woman shows good judgment when
she buys Whites Cream vermifuge for
her baby. The best worm medicine
ever offered to mothers. Many indeed
are the sensible mothers, who write
their gratitude for the good
health of their children, which they
owe to the use of Whites Cream Yer
mifuge. Sold by the Anti Monopoly
Drugstore
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
GRIP QUICKLY KNOCKED OUT

some weeks ago, during the severe
winter weather. both my wife and my
self contracted severe colds. which
speedily developed into the worst kind
Of IA grippe with all IT'S miserable
symptoms" says Mr.. J. :. Eglest0n, of
Maple Landing. Iowa. Knees and
joints aching. muscles sore. head
stopped UP, eyes and nose running,
with alternate spells Of chills and fe-
Yer. we began using Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. aiding the same with
a double dose u ChamberiaiI's StOm-
ach and Liver Tablets, and by its lib
.eraI use soon completely knocked out
tie grip" Sold by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
A CARD

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cold or cough. II stops the cough,
heals the lungs and prevents serious
results from a cold. Cures la grippe
coughs. and prevents pneumonia and
consumption. Contains no Opiates. The
genuine is in a yellow package. Re
fuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
Caught Cold While Hunting a Burglar

Mr.. VIM. Thos. Lanorgan, provincial
constable at Chapleau. Ontario, says:
Il caught a severe cold while hunting
a burglar in the forest swamp last
fall. Hearing of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, tried it, and after using two
small bottles, I was completely cured
This remedy is intended especially fol-
coughs and colds. 1t will loosen and
relieve a severe cold in less time thar
by any other treatment and is fav-
orite wherever its superior excellence
has become known. For sale by 81
druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20

Col. c. l. Bittinger, of the Ocaia
Star, called at this office to see the
editor. Col. Bittinger is here as a
representative to the grand encamp-
ment Of l. o. o. F. He said that the
changes in our town are wonderful
he last visited the city seven years
ago. Then we had no broad brick
paved streets. no trolley no lights and
no fine brick business houses. He
further said St. Petersburg was to be
congratulated on the cleanly condition
and general progressive spirit seen ev-
erywhere. He also paid a tribute to
the park, which the ladies Of the w.
T. /. A. try to make a garden spot for
our tourists and citizens.-St. Peters
burg Independent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
beware Of Ointn1ents for Catarrf1 that
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering il
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
ticIes should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians,
as the damage they will do is tenfold TO
the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac-
tured by F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous sufaces of the sys-
TEN. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio by F. ]. Cheney & Co. Testimon-
ials free.
Cold by druggists. Price 75c. per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20

Mr.. A. c. Williams of Belleview, was
in town this morning and paid the
Star a pleasant visit. He has been on
the sick list for the past six months
and is just recovering. He sold his
farm at Belleview to Mr.. ]. c. Cav
then, who will plant il in velvet beans.
Mr.. williams is thinking of moving to
Sanford and with this object in view
will go down next week and inspect
the place and the celery farms, where
men make a small fortune who are
in the celery growing business one
season.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
TWO INTERESTING PASSENGERS

Columbus, Ga, April 2O.-Mrs. VI. a.
Jones. Of Bristow. Fla, aged 1O4 years,
and her daughter, Mrs. Tabitha Ann
Sears. aged 81 years, were passeng-
ers on Chattahoochee river steamer
last week. They were en- route to one
Of the river landings to visit the old
lady's baby boy" who is fiftytwo
years of age. The passengers became
much interested in the old couple and
made up a purse for them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
senator 10. n. Raker. of - 80 dis

Senator n. H. Baker, Of the 20th dis
trict and Mr. Kilgore. representative
for Sumter county, who are on the
committee 70 investigate the state
schools. closed their work Thursday
night at Gainesville and as the legis-
lature adjourned until Monday. these
gentlemen went TO their homes 70 spend
a day with their families ere return
ing 10 their legislative duties.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20

Mr.. Geo. l. Seckinger. former resi-.
dent Of MarteL but now Of Palmetto.
was in town this morning on his way
to Martel At present Mr.. Seckinger
is a merchant at Palmetto. also does
some trucking, but said the spring
season this year was the worst the
truckers had ever experienced-taking
IN cold and the drouth it was very
discouraging.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-04-20
OUT OF THE ORDINARY

1t is seldom that a local entertain
ment attracts much attention, but the
Baraca entertainment is arousing a
great deal Of interest with the public
II is very different from the ordinary
run Of local attractions. This is the
first attempt the Baraca class has
made toward an entertainment and
they have brought this production up
70 a point where it il we'll worth any
ones time and money.