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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21

our industrial prosperity lies in having enormous supplies of coal at our doors S and that our industrial position as na- tion must suffer in the long run in prc- portion to the amount of waste of coal that Is going on."
 James McKechne, engineering director at Barrow in -Furness, in recent lecture at the Technical college Glasgow, refer ring particularly to the application of the gas producer engine for power pur- poses, estimated that the gas engine If universally applied, might result in the saving of $50,000,000 in the annual coal lnll of British factories and also that the waste heat from metal furnaces might produce gas enough to run continuously engines of 500,0O0-horse power
 Prof. F. w. Burstall. in featuring re- gently before the Staffordshire, England, Iron and Steel institute, said that the large gas engine had become a commer- cal success on the continent, and no doubt 1t would ultimately achieve equal success in England. In tests he coll ducted the gas producer used but one third as much coal as the steam engine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
[ T is an old clock; you can see that at glance It was made in a time

T is an old clock; you can see that at
 a glance It was made in a time \ when men worked for the joy of working and the satisfaction experienced In their hearts brought to them great reward
 The case of solid walnut Is tongued and grooved and fitted with the precision of q careful workman. Each cog and wheel shows tue touch of a master hand, and a. it ticks, tisks and ticks in regu- lar beat and rhythm 1t is a joy to the household and constant reminder of the faithful man gho established 1t in his home
 For years 1t has stood in the old house where 1t was first placed by the hand that Is now still in death, and there counted the hours of summer and winter wIta unvarying fidelity. and watched the seasons come md go fearing neither storm nor shine, satisfied only to do its duty, as becom,th one that has great responsibilities paced upon 1t.
 In the silence of the night, in long days when the h)use was vacant 1t kept on its constant march, never murmurng or rep,ning at bling left alone. Around on a Sunday morning, regularly. 1t has continued to henext Sunday. content to do the will of it owner, and give the time oe day to al, with a dignity unap- proachable and a courtesy irreproachable. It has looked upn sad scenes in its time. It has seei the aged father in the home brought his last illness, and ca rried from the house by mourning friends. And if felt sorrow in it's heart, it's measure tick-tock, tick-tock has not announced Q the world its sorrow and desolation or spirit.
 It has looked ino the faces of chill oren and with kindly eye and serene has watched them through the days of baby hood, young childhood and middle age. It has seen the y'ung boys and girls in the home as the' have stood watch ing father as he wound 1t. and then explained to them he mystery of time telling.
 It has counted tf hours that lovers have fingered in tie house or out on the porch as they whispered their love. If 1t saw the first pure kiss of a maiden's lips upon the lips the strong man to whom she had givei her love, 1t never told the tale. and modestly kept its hands before It's face when 1t knew that the lovers would be embarrassed did they kno that it was ooking and smiling upon them. et
 It mas seen the rie as she came from her chamber, all roed in the garments of purity, and the measured words of the preacher unconsiously fell into the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
Dogs Pick Masters Sheep From Thou
 sands.

While on a walking tour in Scotland o1
 While on a walkin tour in Scotland or the road to St. Catherlne's, we met two shepherds. who. after some conversation offered to take us a short cut oyer the moors ana snow us the clever way in which their dogs worked
 There were three flocks of sheep on the hills belonging to different owners. Sitting down on the hillside. the shepherds told their tow dogs Gn Gaellc) to separate the sheep and bring their own flocks up to where we were resting There were 1000 sheep or more scattered over the moor. First rounding them all up in q bunch, the dogs collected their own sheep togeth- CT, driving away the stranger by bark ing and chasing them, but not hurting them in the least
 Within an hour they had the two flocks belonging 10 their masters eompactly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
Her Deduction.

From the New York Times.
 The couple sitting in one of the cross seats of the Subway riding backward were fat and middle aged. The two young ladies seated on the other side of the car watched them interestedly.
 ''They are married, the passengers overheard the girl with white plumes on her hat say.
 What makes you think so?" asked the girl in the chiffon veil.
 "They pay no attention to each other,' returned the girl with the plumes.
 But they are very happy together remarked the girl in the veil, after q nause. "He Is devoted to her and she is very proud of him.
 How can you see that?' asked the plumed girl.
 "Didn't you notice them when they changed seats?" said the girl with the veil. .'He said, T think you will be more comfortable over on this side. dear.' and she smiled at him as she changed. You could see she was pleased and was proud of him. They are simply satisfied with each other and do not find 1t necessary to show it continually" said the yelled girl.
 "Oh." said the girl with the white plumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
From the Boston Post

From the Boston Post.
 Many friends of well known horse man are still amazed over his experience with faklr. Some little time ago he owned a horse which bothered him great deal by foaming and drooling at the mouth. At last one day he saw an advertisement in one of the papers of a new and sure remedy for the trouble. The price asked was only five shillings, and he concluded 1t was well worth the price and sent the money along by ths next post. A few days later came back a neat typewrltten letter with the fallow- ing advice:
 Dear sIr-Teach the horse to spit."- Tit-Bits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
Smoke Eliminated.

Again, the total consumption of coal in St. Louis. Mo-, for industrial purposes alone amounts to more than 5,000,00 tons annually. If gas producers and gas en- zines were substituted for the steam plants, this tonnage would be reduced B. b00.0O0 to 3.000000 tons and at the same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
Given Diplomatic Warning.

From Puck.
 The Clergyman-You should seek work, my friend. You know, Satan finds em- ployment for idle hands
 The Hobo-T anks. kind sir. Many times before I've been advised ter go ter de devil, but never in sich dipplymatic lang widge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
Reason for Belief.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer Teacher Willie, what are the seasons of the year?
 Willie-Winter spring and fall.
 Teacher-You left out summer.
 Willie-My pa says he don't think we're going to have any more summers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
Waste of Coal.

''In other industrial operations there is probably a further S0,0O0,000 tons consumed while for domestic purposes the consump- tion exceeds 30,000,000 tons per annum. Of this. f62, 900 900 tons, nearly 25 per cent is wasted in various ways. It Is d truism to state that the backbone of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
Sound Advice.

gathered and brought them in two dlvls- ions, one on each side of us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
Cost of Operation.

Professor Fernald but recently com pleted an estimate showing the difference in cost and operation Of a 600-horse power internal combustion engine and 60O-horse power steam engine also the difference between the cost and operation of a 6OOO- horse power internal combustion engine and a 6O00- horse power steam engine. In offering the estimates, Professor Fernald declares he has made the best possible showing for the steam engine, while that of the producer gas plant is but fair figure. In conclusion he adds: "1 believe that the producer gas plant can better tne figure given, but I doubt very much whether the steam plant figure can be ex- celled. even If 1t can be reached.
 Professor Fernald gives the cost Of the eo0-horse power gas plant at $4s,Oo and the steam plant at s4o,ooo, difference Of ssOoO in favor of the steam plant. Operat- ing both plants 300 days, twenty-four bo,,rs a day. the total cost for coal in the producer gas plant would be s$6So; In the steam nlant. sS250. The total operating cost and fixed charges for the gas pro- ducer rlant for the year IS $l6,26s' TOT inc stkam plant, s21 ,37S. The total saving ner year by operating the producer gas nlant is given at s5116 With the increased cost of the gas producer plant over tne stean, nIant. 1t is estimated that It would fake nineteen months of operation or the nroducer plant to pay the dlnerehce py sa wing operating expenses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
Relative Cost.

Professor Fernald finds there is no dlf- ference in the cost of gas producer p,an. of eooOhorse power and steam pant of the same horse power, the cost pelns nIaced at s420. .0OO Running these plants continually for one year, the gas pro- ducer plant would require H,uo tons ol coal at s2.5O a ton, or $52, 300, while the steam plant would consume 42'ooo tons at a cost of s1O5 00o. The total operating exnenses and fixed charges of the ooW- horse power gas producer plant are siVen at s14.775 while the steam engine would cost s219. 535 The total saving per year bv operatng the gas producer plant or eoOo horse power over the same horse pow or steam engine is placed at $77.5SO sure iv a figure that would appeal to the pig manufacturers
 That the United States has not taken mn this question too soon is shown In the aritation now going on in Europe against the waste of fuel. The gas engine has al- ready obtained high development In Ger many and England has pronounced 1t success, An eminent British engineer In discussing the waste of the fuel resources the other day, said in London paper: of has been estimated that some 52,0OD,CcO tons of coal are annually converted Into steasrn power at mines and factories In the limited Kingdom. and that on an average inc consumption of coal per indicated horse power per hour IS hve pounds. When 1t is remembered that Tn an eco nonnieal plant the consumption shouid pc nut two pounds per indicated horse power per hour. some idea will be gained of the enormous amount or waste tnat is so- ine. on in our industries.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19

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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
FINE DAMASX LINEN
PLEA FOR THE HAND-LOOM
WEAvERs OF IRELAND.
Distinguishing Mark Would Show
Product 10 the True Example Of
This Exquisitely Beautiful
Fabric--Highly Prized.

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 hrst introduced into Ire
land from continental countries at the
close Of the seventeenth century by a
Samuel Waring, 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 change,
and are asking the privilege OF Meav.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
VERY eRosAsLvnHE WOULD
Pegey's Excuse Almost Enough
Make Any Man Swear.

Peggy was the new telephone girl In
an Indianapolis hotel. The second
night after Peggy went to work q
guest left call. with the clerk fol
2:45 a. m. The call was turned over
to Peggy with instructions mot to for
get it," aNa.s. !. = +, 81. 3,
n Hotel life was new to Peggy. and
she became so absorbed in things that
went on in the once during the night
that she forgot her duties.
About four q. M Peggy woke up
from q nap with a start. She felt as II
something awful had happened.
Gracious" she declared, II forgot
to call that whatever will I DOR
The clerk elared at Peggy and would
have swo.n at her had he dared. But
Peggy did not lose her head. She
rang the telephone in tho guests
room.
ITS four o'clock she said sweetly
and gently. 81
Whats that?" roared tho. guest.
Didn't ] tell you to call me At s:4by'
Yea" replied Peggy. with sxaspar.
atAins ccolnens. "you aid"
Then WY In the devil didnt you
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19

sculpture, lace or otlier luxury of life.
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, It
is advanced as an argument by the
power-loom people. In this matter, that
the buyers of the United States,
would, IL 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
business laws and rules, when a 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 domand for
the marked goods to insure the weav-
ers' success, II 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 weavars should
not be discouraged in their cesire and
effort to be allowed to r,ake their
handiwork tell regarding itself--ro
matter where displayed,-"the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the
truth"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
DRESSING ON DIMES
WONDERFUL cLorHGs PossIslL'
iTlEs WITH DUr SMALL Ex.
PeNnITUAE.
The Saved Dimes with . Little inss'
nuIty May Rssult In eeautiful
oowns-sems Examples Of
Possibilities.


CText and Pictures Copyright 1907, BY
the Delineator, New York;
The most doubling Thomasina has
grudgingly admitted the proposition
Of dressing smartly upon dimes, at
least in summertime when the vogue
for cottons and their low cost make It
possible. The present article, let us
hope, will further enlighten her, and
its photographs from life convince her
that the scheme g no less workable
in cold weather. Figures do not lie,
and the camera is y truthful witness.
Indeed, in the present instance II falls
short of the full truth, since It can.
not convey the charming color effects
which distinguish the gowns 1t pic.
lures, and which add so very much
TO their smartness Even the figures
submitted, moderate as they are, per.
nit diminishment. 48
Bargain tables and special sales
present decided advantages to the
woman looking for values as ex
pressed in money only. Her type Ii
indeed their best customer She
seems unable to resist the temptation
Of buying whatever is cheap; but un.
less she always remembers to secure
the other conditions requisite for full
value-smartness, quality and adapta.
bility--she has frequent cause TO re-
gret her purchases, M 81
The white net dress, pictured In
figure l.. bears Testimony to the inter
esting results possible when home.
dressmaking and iudicious buying
combine forces. The gown, as illus
trated, is entirely correct for dinners
and other functions where high cut
evening dress II In order.
Tho model used for the gown here
was selected because its groups Of
cord-shirrings bring out the full
beauty of net. and help IL to fall In
graceful lines. The fulness from the
shirrings may be SO manipulated that
II will round out undeveloped figures,
follow normal curves, or soften re.
dundant ones with equal success. The
yoke, Mandarin bandc and cuffs were
carefully fitted and then embroidered
with tiny French ribbons in delicate
pinks, Marie Antoinette gray. blues,
and green's. The design is stamped
on paper underlay. and the ribbons.
drawn through, follow its outlines.
Women who are able to sketch their
own designs can. In doing SO. save the
amount charged I'm the estimate for
the stamping F1oral and bow-knot
motifs are used nv ribhon.work, and
as they are often Seen on wall paper.
cretonne, table tlamask, lace curtains,
etc. women not gifted with the tai
ent for drawing can easily make trac-
ings from them and transfer these to
the paper underlay. Enough net was
left over to furnish ruche for the
foot Of the nearsllk dropsxirt, much
to its improvement. A few dimes
may be scaled from the total cost by
substituting lining of net for the
more costly nearsllk. The net Is sim
liar to that of the dress Being 72
inches wide, 31s yards will be ample.
No other lining will be needed, the
lingerie corset-coyer and petticoat, or
the two combined in one piece TAX.
ing its place.
Other doubters than our Thomasina,
are asking us to inform them where
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
STRIPED sEReEs IN FAVOR.
Material Has Strong Hold on the Lead
ere 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
ality about the coat of costume de-
signed by Rue Royale couturiere, for
1t follows with more faithful exacti-
tude mans cutaway than any Of the
modes thus far shown. The required
feminine touch Is added, however, in
a dainty blouse of linen, hand.embroid-
cred, but finished with a standing col
lar and fussy little bow tie Of futed
linen, edged with valenciennes edg-
ing. The skirt is laid In wide plaits
and quite covers the ankles. The cos
tune is tremendously businesslike and
admirably suited to morning detours
Of the shops.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
2 .iills NlII. 1,ILAt y.Nti ~
corded silk Used Tor Hats..


Odd, small hats. somes charmlng.
some amerely hisarre. are .faphiQned
entirely from, shiyred and corded silk
and trimmed In bows Of the ssEne silk.
In velvet. In wiygss or In, the tyeIyet
flowers which are 80 exceedingly heas-
tiful this fall. Z, Larger shapes~ TOP, Are
made up In tho corded silly the Wide
brins being faced smoothly with vi.
vct, while the trimming Ia Of lsAthsFe.
flowers Oravelvct, aee M. da%
y, The light fsoingstsin isaxpeplng
btimmed dark hats and lhe dagk
facings In light hats often render he-
coming q model which ntoht ether.
wise be unbecoming, but. contrastius
facings are by no means the rule. The
sunAs,er season has seems fac fer, ene
tons,, souber hats worn witA wSits Or
delioately tinted froexs. snd tl,is idss
Of the all dark and contrasting NAT
promises to bold over into the nav
season. i.r,.s 80, Z. 81. 80
The new purples and. vjo,etsl I. -
particularly fancisd toy ssch hsts -
the mement. but are being cxpioifsd
20 Violently that the wpinsu who oan.
not atford to, throw d rat AwHx, ~
spon - shs II tired OF II viii 6c' van
e think twice l'ofors buyiss--sss n 4
tho purple bats.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19

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
supplanted the hardwoven article.
1t was the hand-loom weavers Of Ire
land, who by their untlring energy
and industry created the sentiment
that surrounds Irish lincn that senti-
ment which always attaches to the
best of any handproduced article,
lcihnr u hn n,. trrn ninv r,rin ting
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
ReconciIed.

IT was small and select company
OF diners out. One of the pretty young
women had Just ordered broilcd lob.
ster. ,
"Gee!" spoke up the only man IN the
group who hadn't said word hither.
to; FOR the hrst time In my LIE I'm
glad everybody calls me lobster."
Uncertain what to do In this emcr.
sency. the company hesitated q mo.
ment and then applauded. while the
pretty young woman hastily decided
that her proper course OF action would
30 10 smile and blush b6coniingly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
State Levy


County mills mills
Soldiers Relief Fund 3 mills; Ditch Fund mills; Judiciary
Fund z mills smSs
Total Total f.. for Count, County purposes g9e
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
90 ny, retorlea the lrate guest.

90 NJ, retorIed the irate gmest.
Because" said Peggy, Il didn't
think 1t was good for you to get up 50
early" .ses s..
i,f'WeIl, III be - but Peggy
snatched the receiver from her ears
before the sentence was finished,
II really believe he would have
sworn at me-" said Peggy innocently
to the clerk. 4
And Peggy continued to hold her
job a. asfANA. N strAi A1as
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19

Columbus. O.--The -srejuvenated po-
tato" is the latest form OF adulter.
ated food to which State Food Corn
missioner r.. w. Dunlap's attsntion
has been called. Local dealers are
treating potatoes Of the crep OF 1908
with some liquid that pssis on the
skin after the manner Of the new po.
tatoss.". -.--
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
psrIno Attempt 70, steaI sesy,

WfS SSVsu0 VksS"es " SsvsI oC~y' T.
Columbus. O.--Whiie the death
watch was seated In an adjoining
room three men made 4 daring IT.
tempt to steal the body Of Mrs. l. L.
Northstone.
The watchers, a.oused by the bark.
ing Of dos hastened to the soene
and found white man of Profession
al appearance climbing into window
from which the pane had been re.
moved. On@tAs lawn stood 4 negro In
livery, while third man was attend
Ing the team attached TO an under.
takers cart. b at
Tho mon hastily mounted the cart
and drove away ct breAkueck speed,
fnilowed by revolver shots from p0.
lios,nsa WAC had been attracted 70 the
scets.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19

ing in each tableoloth and napkin, the
words, Irish Hand-Woven Linen
Damasl," in small unobstrusive let
ters in the margin. This reproduction
illustrates what they want:
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-19
To The Tax Payers Of Marien County,

Tn accordance with law, I, w. C
notice that the rates Of taxation in sal,
correctly stated a. follows:
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

three minutes before the pot is filled Up
from the kettle, and IL two minutes
more the tea should be poured.
For the benefit Of those who cannot
be spendJhrlfts in ice. i viii say that il
the tea is made and poured from the
leaves as soon as wei drawn, and set
aside to become cool before serving, It
viii, when iced, have no inferioTity N
flavor to the tea made IN Russian
fashion.
To some Of US il is good enough Tor
roor mortaIs without trimmings, but
most drinkers prefer IL with the addi-
ton Of lemon and sugar. Every one 10
his taste. and the houseileeper may Ca
ter to the preferences OF. every class
Iced coffee is a good second 20 iced
tea as a summer drink. This may be
made fresh. and either poured on ice
OF turned from the grounds and set
aside 70 cool
Cream. plain and whipped, is a deli
cious addition 10 this, and it may be
drunk with sugar OF unsweetened, as
the individual taste may demand