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Odd Facts AbO ut Tobacco.

1t takes $780, 600 acres to grow the
world s tobacco.
The most expensive Gig ars made cost
about s. each.
The largest cigars come from tht
Philippine Islands. some of them be.
ing eighteen inches in leugth.
Italy has the reputation of manufac'
turing some of the strongest smokes IL
the world.
A good cigar will burn slowly ano
equally. The weed that smolders up
one side is of inferior quality.
Louisville, the Kentucky center,
though not so we'll known as Richmond,
tie Virginia center. is the largest to.
bacco market in the world.
If the leaf of cigar has a greasy ap
pearance, or shows green blotches, or
is of a pale. sickly yellow. the wrapper
Is made of inferior tobacco.
In the total quantity of tobacco
grown the United States rivals Cuba
and the Philippine Islands combined,
and British India is not very far be
hind the States.
In Tasmania no person under / 2 years
Of age is allowed to smoke in public
place. Nearly everybody smokes in
japan. The girls begin when they are
10 years of age. and the boys year
earlier.
Many believe that cigars marked
with light spots are indicators of the
predatory habits of an insect which at
tacks only good leaf, but, as matter
of fact, these spots are due to the COM
bined action of sun and rain.
The color of the ash is not an accu
rate guide. but if the ash displays a
black Zip, a thin, dark line around
the edge nearest the mouth, it Is proof
positive of an Indifferent cigar. The
ash OF good cigar should also stand
we'll.
The smoke from the bowl of ones
pipe is blue, because, coming direct
from the red-hot tobacco, it is very
highly oxidized; but the smoke from
ones lips is gray, because it is highly
watered and hydrocarbonized.
The best cigars manufactured come
from Cuba. the tobacco for which is
cultivated in the famous Vuelta de
Abajo district, west of Havana. This
favored spot is located on the banks
of river, the nature of the soil being
such that in no other part of the world
can leaves of such excellence be pro
duced. Baltimore Sun.
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A Remarkable Curiosity,

Mr.. w. P. Blose, we'll known farm
er who lives on the old Rockingham
pike about four miles east of town, has
on his farm what is quite curiosity.
1t is none other than a peach tree that
forty years, and is now full of fruit.
MIR. Blose says he does not know
what variety of peach it is, but the
fruit is white with red streak in it..
In this section of the country on con-
siders himself lucky if he can keep q
tree IN good bearing condition for ten
years, but for tree to bear forty years
Is somewhat remarka le.-Harrison-
burg Times.
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The Charming Woman

is not necessarily one of perfect form
and features. Many a plain woman
who could never serve as an artists
model, possesses those rare qualities
that all the world admires; neatness,
clear eyes, clean smooth skin and that
sprightliness of step and action that
accompany good health. A physically
weak woman is never attractive, not
even to herself. Electric Bitters re.
store weak women, give strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin,
beautiful complexion. Guaranteed at
B. F. Hughes. Druggist. SOC.
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A Mere HaIIuCinaIiOn.

II must be going," declared the man
for the fifteenth time.
mot at all, responded the young
lady. You are sitting perfectly still.
l assure you.-Courier Journal.
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A Wonderful Happe ing.
CONTINUED from last week J
Continued next week.

Port Byron, N. Y. has Witnessed
one of the most remarkable cases of
healing ever recorded. Amos F. King
of that place. says: "Bucklen' g Arnica
Salve cured a sore on my leg with
which had suffered over so years. I
am now S5." Guaranteed to cure all
sores by B. F. Hughes, druggist. 25c.
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1t is authoritatively announced that
the Virginia Iron, Coal s. Coke Co. has
purchased the Ballou magnetic iron
properties in Ashe county, N. c. The
of the company will not dis
cuss the price. but it is said that the
were optioned for $4,000.
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FIGHT FOR 100 600 ACRES OF COAL.

FIGHT FOR loo, 900 ACRES OF COAL.
Perhaps the most important chance
ry cause ever brought in Southwest
Virginia was filed in the U. s. Court
at Abingdon last week. The style OF
the suit is 1.-THE Buchanan Company.
corporation organized under the
laws of West Virginia, against Jane
Atkins and others" The defendants
include 80 residents of Buchanan coun-
ty. The suit involves the right to the
title to more than 100000 acres of the
best coal and timber lands in Buchan
an and Tazewell counties. The prop
critics In dispute have formerly been
claimed by the heirs Of Frederick
Pearson, of Boston, descendants OF the
late Gen. BENZ. Butler, and are of
tremendous value. Should the plain
tiff win hundreds of persons who have
occupied these lands for years would
find themselves homeless. The process
is made returnable On the first Mon
day in September and the cause may
come to trial at that time.
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INDUSTRIAL NEWS
Items That Will Interest Our
Readers

Il. A. Payne has begun series of
articles in the Manufacturers Record
sh owing the wonderful growth of
Williamson. W. Va. 1t is very inter
esting, and shows what is being done
in that great coal producing State.
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NEW FERTILIZER PROCESS.

A process for the manufacture of
fertilizers from refuse and garbage of
all kinds will be utilized, it is stated.
by tho New. Process Fertilizer Co. of
Charleston, w. Va, which has been
Incorporated with capital stock of
100000. 1t is probable that site will
be secured and plant erected in the
near future.
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Of Course he Did.

Judge-You said thu defendant
turned and whistled to the dog. What
followed?
Intelligent Witness-The dog.-Phil-
adelphla Inquirer.
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Long Live The King!

is the popular Cry throughout European
of the present day is Long live DR..
Kings New Discovery, King of Throat
and Lung Remedies T. of which Mrs.
Julia Ryder Paine, Truro, Mass, says:
"It never fails to give immediate relief
and to quickly cure cough or cold. ="
Mrs. Paine's opinion is shared by a
majority of the habiLants of this coun
try. New Discovered cures weak
lungs and sore throats after all other
remedies have failed; and for coughs
and colds it's the only sure cure
Guaranteed by b. F. Hughes, Drug
gist. SOC and 81 90. Trial bottle free.
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COAL AND TIMBER DEVELOPMENT.
Capitalists of Charleston, W. Va,
have incorporated the Peoples Coal
& Land Co., with an authorized capi
tai stock of 81, 900, 900, for the purpose
of developing about 2. 500 acres of coal
and timber lands on the Gauley river.
The property is traversed by both the
Kanawha & West Virginia Ry. and
the Gauley branch of the Chesapeake
u Ohio, and tests of the coal deposits
are said to indicate that they are ex-
tensive and of good quality. The COM
pany, it is stated, will begin the erec-
tion of it's tipples, houses. etc., at
once for the development OF the coal,
having sold the timber rights to the
Flynn Lumber Co. of Charleston.
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EDUCATIONAL.

Devoted to the interests of the schools,
teachers and children of Virginia and
conducted by Miss Margaret FallOn.
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The recent purchase by a Pennsyl
vania steel company of a large iron
property in Virginia makes timely the
beginning of comprehensive story on
the ironmaking resources and iron de-
velopment of Virginia by j. J. Porter
formerly of StauntOn, but now assist
ant professor of metallurgy, Universe
ty of Cincinnati. The article which
appeared last week in the Manufac
turers' Record, is an illumating story,
giving many details not heretofore
published about the iron ores of Vir-
ginia, the analyses of ores of different
sections and the ironmaking history of
the State.
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The traffic tonnage of the Detroit
River is greater than at any her
point In the world. All the freight of
the Great Lakes passes through this
stream.
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In a dispatch from Beckley, w. Va,
mention is made of two coal develop
ments contemplated in Raleigh coun
ty in the near future. One of these, it
is said. will be undertaken by the Slab
Fork Coal Co., which was incOrporat-
ed several months ago with a capital
stock of S300,O00 This company Will
develop about 2700 acres in the Wind.
ing Gulf district, which is accessible to
both the Chesapeake and Ohio and
Deepwater railroads. Operations will
be in charge of w. G. Caperton. The
other development is of about 5000
acres to be undertaken by company
promoted by Mr.. John Laing, an op
perator in the New River and Kama
wha fields. This property is contigu
GUS to that of the Slab Fork Coal Co..
and is also accessible to both the rail
roads referred to.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11

Melbourne, Aug. 10.-Encouraged by the
success Of some small exhibitions OF the
work OF individual artists. a scheme has
been inaugurated by which early next
year there IS 10 be held in Melbourne a
great exhibition OF British pictures.
A representative committee in Victoria,
which includes all the leading public men
and merchants. and which has Miss Bors
as honorary secretary; r. Murray Smith,
as chairman, and Joshua Lake "a local
art critic as manager, has already Sc
cured a guarantee fund Of $3.50. out Of
which transport and exhibiting expenses
will be paid, and at the moment Of writ
ing Mr.. Lake is on his way 10 LOndC@.
Under the title Of The British Art Gal
lery," three previous picture exhibitions
have been held in Melbourne in cOnjunc-
ton with the Royal AnglO-AustraItan So
ciety Of Artists in London. The first. in
1890. was taken on 10 Sydney and Ade-
laide: the second, in 1892, was confined TO
Melbourne, and was held in the exhibi-
tion building; the third. in 1888, was held
in the Melbourne National Gallery, and
afterward in Adelaide. All three gave
the greatest satisfaction and delight
10 the AustTall-n public. There we're,
the Melbourne Argus points out, over 30
900 visitors 10 each. and purchases TO
the amount of about $4,000 were made by
the national galleries and by private citi-
zens
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
GATE WRECKS TWO auto CARS
English Motorist Has Second Bad
Accident of Week.
He Escapes Injury, Though Thrown
Other Car Is Badly Hurt.

Brussels, Aug. 1o.-Huntley Walker. the
English motorist. whose car rolled over
the steep embankment at Brooklands last
Saturday, has experienced another mar
row escape.
He was driving his racing car from Bou-
logne to Brussels. and behind him was his
mechanic. driving another car.
The cars were travelling about eighty
miles an hour when they came TO the
closed gates Of a level crossing. Mr.
Walker could not pull UP. and went
through both gates. smashing them to
matchwood. The car sustained only slight
damage, while Mr. Walker himself was
practically unhurt
His mechanic was less fortunate. He
tried to pull I'D. but Immediately the
brakes were applied the car skidded twice
round and smashed into the back Of the
first car. Mr.. Walker was thrown out
into a field, and his car was overturned
and one Of the wheels broken.
Meanwhile the second car crashed into
tie stationmaster's house. completely de-
nolishing the front door and windows
The driver and another man. We're both
thrown out and injured, The. car was
completely wrecked, all the wheels be-
ing taken off.
The injured mechanic was sent by train
TO Brussels, while Mr.. Walker, after hav-
ing a spare wheel fitted to his car, con-
tinued the journey 10 Brussels
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
DROWNING MEN ARE CHEERED
Balloon Drops Into Lake, but People
Think This Intended.
Motor Boat Owner Finally Discovers
Real Situation and Goes TO Res
cue Just in Time.

Geneva, Aug. ia balloon ascent at
Neufchatel yesterday had an astonishing
sequel.
The balloon was the first which had
ever been sent up from the town, and
thousands Of people assembled at a fete
specially organized for the occasion.
Four Swiss entered the car, and as the
balloon rose, a band played the national
anthem.
The crew was too heavy for the balloon,
which soon afterward dropped into the
lake. The water rushed into the car and
almost drowned the occupants, while the
balloon moved slowly along the surface.
It was a desperate position for the
aeronauts, but the thousands of sightseers
did not view it in that light. They
thought it was part Of the show, and
cheered as the unfortunate balIoonists
struggled frantically in the water.
At length the owner Of 2 motor-boat
grasped the situation and set out in his
boat at full speed to help the men. He
arrived just n time to save them, and
conveyed them. exhausted, to the shore.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
HIS LIFE ON LOTTERY
Hungarian Draws Match and
Shoots Himself.
PAYS FOR JILTIaG a GIRL
After Five Years He Meets Her
Father, Who Proposes What He
Calls an American DueI-Agree TO
Draw Matches, One Getting shorter
One TO Commit Suicide.

Vienna, Aug. lo-Arthur Walthersen. a
young doctor, Of Macy, St. Miklos, Hun
gary. committed suicide by shooting him
self in a local park yesterday to fulfill
an American duel
Before he died he stated that while do
ing his military service at Belsz, five
years ago, he became engaged 70 the
daughter Of a civil sergeant there. His
parents. however. objected to the match,
and he Tilted his hancee on leaving the
town. He heard nothing further Of the
affair until three weeks ago when he
met the girls father In street at Arad.
The father insisted on satisfaction be
ing given, and an American duel. with
matches Of unequal length was agreed
on. the loser to shoot himself within
three weeks.
DR.. Wathersen drew the shorter match,
and felt bound TO take his life, though
he left a wife and family
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
DIvA'S LACKEY TRIES SUICIDE.
Chinaman Makes Three Attempts 20
End His Life.

Paris. Aug. 1O-Tin 81 Hu, a Chinaman
in the service of Nine. Varadesse. the
opera singer, wanted to commit suicide,
and he tried to do it three times during
the last fortnight
He first swallowed arsenic, but an
emetic prevented him from dying Then
he took large dose of opium, but again
he was thwarted.
He made third attempt last night by
throwing himself from the second-hoor
window of Nine Varadesse's fat Once
more his luck was out, for he fell on
the cushions OF passing motor car and
escaped with only a slight injury.
He was taken to the police station,
where ne explained why life had become
such a burden 10 him,
Nine. Ysradesse howls too much" he
said. "She howls all day long, and
want to die to get out of It"
Nine Varadesse expressed sympathy
for Tin 81 Hu. and promised to send
him. back to China.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
EDWARD GOES TO THE CIRCUS.
II Is Private One, but He Finds II
Well Worth Seeing.

London, Aug. 10.-The King paid q fly
ing visit 10 Halton House. Alfred de
Rothsebild's residence, at Bucks.
One Of the most interesting things King
Edward saw there was the private circus
which Mr.. de Rothschild has lately es-
tablished at Halton. A path from one OF
the lawns leads into a circle hidden from
the general view by a thick wall OF frs
and greenery. An inner circle is rallied of
and fitted with ali the trappings of a
frst-class circus and a miniature steeple-
chase combined.
In the center and all around are tall
electric arc lights, which throw a light
equal to day when night performances are
required.
But it was the animals, whose acrobatic
skill is almost human. that interested the
King most, There are eight ponies,
smaller than Shetiands, two gazelleS, a
donkey, and TWO small dogs, one Of which
"a fox terriers equally accomplished as
a jockey and an acrobat
The King spent a considerable part OF
the afternoon examining the animals,
watching their capers, and noting with
satisfaction. which he did not hesitate 10
express, the comfort of their villa resi-
denceS at the back Of the circus
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
FIGHT MOB
Defend Cardinals Residence
Against Attack.
RIOT IN NAsrs INTEREST
Despite Practical Liberation OF Pop
uIar FaVOrite, Serious Unrest Con-
tinues in ItaIy-Niessina Scene of
Fracas in Which Firearms Are
Used and Thirty Persons Injured.

Rome, Aug. Notwithstanding the
Senate's concession by which Signor Nasi
Is permitted to remain a prisoner at his
own private residence. instead Of in the
Regina Coeli prison, popular tumults in
Sicily and the adjacent regions still pre-
occupy the authorities.
At Messlna last night rioters plunged
the city in darkness. hurled the customs
officers huts into the sea. and stoned
the carabinieri and a party landed from
the warship Sardegna. About thirty rer-
sons were wounded
Furious riots, in which revolvers were
freely fired, and several soldiers and a
brigadier were struck down, broke out at
the same time across the straits at Reg
giO di Calabria. The mob stOrmed the
cardinal archbishop's palace, wrecklng all
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11

the windows. as well as the huge clock
at the cathedral.
Cardinal Portanova called upon the COM
mander of the carabinieri 90 disperse the
malcontents, but when that official plead
ed inability for want of re-enforcements,
priests and seminarists ascended the roof
and hurled down bricks and tiles on the
heads Of the invaders
The mob then rushed forward 10 seize
the Liberal Confederation's buildings, but
their voleys Of stones were answered
with such a shower OF chairs, tables. bill
lard balls and champagne bottles that
they had TO beat hasty retreat. The
visitors at the club were luckily unhurt,
though the ceiling Of an upper room was
perforated with pistol bullets.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
MRS. HART MCKEE SUES.
Noted Beauty Institutes Divorce Pro-
eeedings I'm French Court.

Paris. Aug. I0.-Mrs. Hart Mckee,
the noted beauty, formerly CorneIIa
Baxter, of Knoxville, Tenn, has insti-
tuted divorce proceedings against her
husband. the son of II. Sellers Mckee.
of Pittsburg and New York.
An attempt to effect a reconciliation.
In accordance with the French legal
custom, by Judge Ditte. has failed. The
court granted Mrs. Mckee the custody
OF their child. Andre. until the case
comes TO trial, in October.
Mrs. Mckee is the widow Of Hugh
Tevis. the California millionaire, who
died while on their honeymoon in the
Orient. She was married two years
ago TO Mckee, who was involved in the
Phipps divorce suit. their marriage
causing a great sensation.
Mrs. Mckee alleges she was unhappy
almost from the beginning of her
marital experiment with Mckee. owing
TO his avarice and brutality. She pre-
pared to institute divorce proceedings
eighteen months ago, but a reeoneilia-
tion was effected through his relatives.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
BRITAIN LEFT BEHIND
Lacks War Balloons Pos
sesSed by Other Powers.
THEIR VALUE IS IN DOUBT
Useful as Scouts, Says an AerOnaut,
bat of No Present Importance as
Actual Fighting AEents-England
Watches All New Developments,
but Keeps Plans a Secret.

London, Aug. IO-'Tf a war We're TO oc-
cur in the near future between Britain
and another power. should We be found
wanting. and, consequently, handicapped.
in the matter Of airships?" Such was the
question put 10 Mai. B. F. S Baden
Powell. the well-known aeronaut, yester-
day.
France" said Mai Baden-Powell. has
made great beadway; Germany has now
shot suddenly forward, but England will
not be left behind. The authorities are
keeping their eyes open TO all new de-
velopments, and though / would not di-
vulge any information OF a technical char
acter. I think / may state that expert
ments have been attended with good re-
suits"
Have Nothing Practical.
Maj. Baden Powell, however, reluctant
" admitted that the English experts had
gained no practical experience. In their
quarters at Aldershot they have plans and
models in abundance. but never once has
a military airship been sailed in Eng
land. France, on the other hand, already
possesses two which have proved success
fuI. and it is stated that five more are
on order. From these the French army
would receive invaluable assistance in the
event Of war In England the lack of
funds for experiments Is the great handi-
cap.
AS to the utility OF these for eombative
purposes. however" continued Maj. Bad
en-PowelI. 7 am rather dubious. For
scouting purposes they should prove Of
inestimable service in procuring infor-
nation as to the disposition Of the enc
my's force.
Cannot Carry Ammunition.
But the limited amount OF ammunition
which they can carry viii render them al
most useless as war machines. Dropping
a chance bomb into the middle Of a fort
win do little harm II would be extreme
ly difficult for them 10 hit gun.
In the chance OF war during the next
year or two. the presence Of airships
would mean nothing very revolutionary,
but before ten years are passed many
new inventions will doubtless have made
them an important factor"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
HANDCUFFED EDITORTESTIFIES
Treatment of Herr Wicky ArOuses
Indignation In Germany.


Indignation In Germany.
Berlin. Aug 1O-Much indignation has
been caused throughout the country by
the treatment meted out TO Herr Wicky,
editor of the Socialist VoIllszeitung in
Muelhausen.
Herr Wicky was in Jail undergoing a
sentence Of seven days Imprisonment for
insulting the authorities Only six hours
of his sentence were unexpired. when he
was informed he had to appear in court
as a witness against a man named Gand-
ner, who was alleged TO have defrauded
to the extent Of 50 marks.
Before Herr Wicky left his cell he was
handcuffed. and in this condition appeared
before the court to give his evidence,
When he protested, the jailer informed
him he was only acting according to his
written instructions.
Such tactless and unnecessary severity
could only be extended 20 Socialists, and
it will doubtless have the effect Of largely
increasing the number of Socialists in
Muelhausen and vicinity
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
INDIAN SEDITION GROWS.
May Result in Natives Dismissal
from Public Service.

from Pubic service.
Simla, Aug 10.-The Indian seditionists
are now developing further mischief.
Speaking at Calcutta, at a College
Square meeting, a native, named Abul
Hossain, congratulated his hearers upon
the expected closing Of various Manches-
ter mills, which manufacture for the
Indian market He said that they must
continue boycotting English goods in
such a way as completely 10 paralyze the
commercial life Of England, and declared
that il will be "a bright day" when,
owing to the exclusive boycott OF Eng
nsh goods, English laborers will be
thrown out Of work. and, maddened by
hunger. VIII run up and down the streets
of London crying for bread 20
Wild talk Of this kind. sedulOusly prop
agated from one end Of India to the
other. is so greatly shaking confidence in
native subordinates that the necessity is
becoming more and more evident OF ma
terially increasing the European element
in those branches Of the public service
responsible for the maintenance Of law
and order, a reform which the prosperous
condition Of the finances Of India fCrtu-
nately abundantly justifies.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11

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