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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13
Breech Plug of 13-Inch Gun.

ed, another of the crew will be able
to take his place.
After the crew are all at their sta
tons and mustered, the magazines and
shell-rooms are opened.
The order: Stand by" is given, this
being a preparatory command for 60
ing into action. The next order comes
like the crack of a rife: Load"
The instant this command leaves
the lips of the turret officer, the in
terror Of the handling-room resembles
the climax of a football game, and to
a novice perhaps would appear like
confusion. But it is far from it. Every
man has a certain thing to do, and he
does it.
Before you can realize it, 500 pounds
of powder and a ton of steel have
shot upward to the guns, ready to re-
ceive it. The trays containing the
shells and powder come up to the
breech of the gun. An electric ram
mer drives the ~projectile home, re-
coils, and in the same manner forces
the powder in.
The powder charge for a 13-inch gun
Is incased in four linen bags, the last
bag that goes into the gun contain.
Ing the ignition charge, which is in
Its base.
The main charge, however, consists
of brown prismatic powder, which has
the appearance of stick candy, as it
has small holes running through it, and
about an inch in length. The black,
or common powder, is used for an ig-
nition charge, because it ignites quick
er than any other.
If firing begins at 5000 yards, the
officer at the range-finder calls out:
Five thousand yards is the range. Be-
gin firing"
If it were possible for a visitor to
be inside the turret when one or both
guns are fired he would be more sur
prised than ever, for the conclusion is
something fearful. The men use cot
ton in their ears to protect the drum
from injury.
A most beautiful sight is the clear
and distinct flight of a 13-inch shell.
AS the gun is elevated more or less,
the shell describes nearly a half cir
Gle, finally plunging through the tar
get and throwing a volume of water
upward a hundred feet. At last, by
bursting into small pieces it dis
appears.
1t is claimed by experts that S-inch,
10-inch and 12-inch guns are more eff
f~ective, but the 13-inch are still mount.
ed. The Indiana carried 13-inch guns
and used them with good effect at
Santiago, The Illinois, one of our com
%paratively new ships, also is fitted
with a 13-inch main battery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13

Though 1t was warm, Sally B. dressed
for business as carefully as she played
every other part in life.
I'll have to give Gideon some les
sons, too, I think" Stella said half
aside.
you've give him too many already.
Say, Stella, I'm right sorry l tuck him
IN at the bar. He's goin' to make
trouble for we, specially if we git par
tial to any other Teller. I think"
Some fellee hkee see Missee Stel-
la," interrupted Vic Wah, poking his
E-KHagEHT
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13
He'd Pull Hard.

Senator Folker, who journeyea to-
Albany at the risk of his life to cast
the vote that doomed racing in New
York, had collected a number Of in
stances Of raee-track trickery," said
an Albany legislator.
Discussing, n day, the way jock
eys so often sold races, he said that
there was a Gloucester jockey once,
the rider of a favorite, who was e
heard TO say in a saloon, the night
before the favorite ran:
81 shan't win unless the reins
break"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13
vi,
The Genius of Bernard's.

A narrow planed and painted strip
on the largest false front in town an
nounced Demands Hotel" The per-
sonality indicated by the name "Ber-
nard" was a miner, an incurable, al
ways wandering in the silent noun
tains, always just going to Strike it
rich" But Sally Bernard, his wife,
was equal to her lone hand" and
scrupulously faithful to her husbands
interests. For her mother and her
daughter Viola she made a home, hap
Ply if rude; for her husband she made
dollars that he dropped into his pros
pecting holes.
The hotel was the most imposing
structure in the town and aggressively
new. The odor of pitch met the guest
before his entrance, and continued
with him, a warning he wisely needed
by keeping away from all partitions.
Doors and windows stood open to
patrons and flies alike, for the tenn
perature spoke of summer, though the
calendar said winter.
Sally Bernard was known from Sac
ramento to Virginia City as Sally B.,
and it was in her motherly heart and
home that Stella Anthony, orphaned
and kinless, found her niche and her
work.
why, Mrs. Bernard, you've only
known me a few weeks. I'm not wise
enough to be Viola's teacher"
They were sitting in grandma'am's
room, which was family bedroom, sit
ting and parlor, a conglomerate
of furniture, color and uses, that none
but a Interpretations bred frontier
mi could have evolved. A wide
shelf high above the floor extended
the length of the longest wall. Under
this two rough bedframes were hooked
up, though the mattresses were the
best that money could buy. Beside
them were homemade dressing cases,
a washstand with a pail for a pitcher,
a gourd for a dipper and a shining
brass basin. Nails adroitly disposed
utilized every angle for hanging
clothes.
Stella gave Sally B. no time to re-
ply, but went on firmly: you need a
capable governess for her, one who
can prepare her to meet life. OF
that am as ignorant as a little child.
I'm quite satisfied with the dining
room work, Mrs. Bernard"
Don't Mrs me; l amt used to it.
AS for knowledge, you know a heap
sight more'n Viola; an anyway, l
want her to be with you. | might
hire a herd Of governesses, an not git
the right kind. There's more'n arth-
metic an fancy readin' a girl will
learn from her teacher"
Stella's voice was grateful. But
Mrs.-but-"
Call me Sally B., like the rest
does"
mo, I'll call you Mrs. Sally. l
shan't earn my living, Mrs. Sally"
Sally BIS black eyes snapped. IF
you don't you'll be the first ever took
Sally BIS money without givin' value
received"
Stella smiled. She had already seen
that there was no nook in Sally BIS
house where strikers could hide; yet
If one were i'll or unfortunate, no other
good Samaritan than Sally BIS self
was needed.
I'll send to Auburn an git the
same books they use in the schools
there. You can put vi through from
8 to IL, help me in the dinin' o. on
busy days. an keep school agin from
two to four. Here in grandma'am's
room can be the place. An I'll double
your wages. How'll that suit?"
TITS not a question of how 1t will
suit me: It's all on my side. Let me
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13
And She Is Proud of L.

Two ladies were lunching together
one day, when one who is a member
of the Colonial Danes said to the 9TH
err; why do you not join the Co
lonial Danes? You surely must be
eligible"
"Oh, yes" responded her friend. 81
forget just now the name of my an,
cestor, but l know we have been de-
scending for many years."-Emily
Rhodes, in Lippincott's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13

Your daughter always has an an.
swer ready" said the visitor.
Yes replied the mother. "She has
has to have. You know she's a wait
ress in a summer resort hotel."-De-
troit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13
A Literary Paradox.

That fake correspondent is a hui
man contradiction in terms when he
composes his dispatches"
How so?"
Because he always does wrong
when he does write"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13

full gatherings graced by Tennyson,
Hallam and kindred spirits within its
walls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13
Your pruanise Win Tell You

That Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes
Makes Weak Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart
Soothes Eye Pain and Sells for SOC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and ineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality Of the goods. This trou-
Bile can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
or strength than other makes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc. Many
smokers prefer them to Zoe cigars. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13

FITS, st. Vitus' Dance and Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve RestoreF-
send Tor FREE 500 trial bottle and treatise. DR..
H. H. Mime, Id, Sl Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13

1t is one thing to see your roads
another to cut it.-George Eliot.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13
MET ON HIS OWN GROUND.
Dishonest Politician Gets Little Salts
faction from Promise.

Congressman Longworth, at a din
ner during the Republican convention
in Chicago, talked about honest poll
tics.
Honest politics alone pays in the
end" said he. Your dishonest poll
tician comes out like Lurgan of Gin
cinnati. Lurgan was ~canvassing for
votes. He dropped in at a grocer's.
"Good morning. he said. 1 may
count on your support, l hope?'
why, no, Mr.. Lurgan,' said the
grocer. I've promised my support to
your rival
'Lurgan laughed easily.
"'Ah, but, in politics. said he,
promising and performing are two
different matters
I'm that case said the grocer,
heartily, I shall be most happy to
give you my promise, Mr.. Lurgan.'"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13

When any calamity has been
suffered the first thing to be remem-
bered is how much has been escaped.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-08-13

The most important of all is the,
education Of the will.-F. W. Farrar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
New Hat Ribbons

New hat ribbons show an immense
white polka dot on deep colored back.
grounds. such as dark red. navy blue.
golden brown and green. Three yards
will make generous bow, with some
to spare for draping the crown. The
net bows, both plain and ring dotted
can be bought ready for adding to the
hat all wired. and Will cost less than
three dollars. These are very pretty
and airylooking and Just the thing to
take the place OF the velvet bow on a
MILK hat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

While the gored skirt is wellliked,
the circular and circular gored sort
show every sign Of increasing vogue.
Either style lends itself TO the band
trimmings. as well as 10 the newer.
but no more attractive panel designs.
and there is every indication that
much liberty will be allowed in this
connection throughout the summer.
The tunic. thus far. is confined to for
nal costumes, but is frequently sug-
gested-more or less vaguely-by the
method Of garniture. This means that
a panel. or a series Of panels. is some
times crossed. or at least supplement-
ed with a band. either of braid or of
self-material, curved, and otherwise
shaped TO outline a tunic. And, again.
It means that a plain skirt may have
the bands so arranged that the skirt
is, to all effects. in two parts.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Ruchino fAodish.

Ruching has come back into popu.
larity and all Of the new collars are
finished at the top with a little band OF
maline or chiffon. II is even used on
high-fitted lace collar or on a collar
Of the summer guimpes. II is a very
attractive fashion. which tends TO pre-
serve neatness and cleanliness in the
attire; but IL is also very tiresome to
always have 70 change the ruchings
every time a dress is worn, therefore
1t is a very good scheme. instead Of
sewing IL on the collar. 70 fasten II
around the neck alone and then when
the collar is put on 1t looks as though
II were sewn tightly 20 It,
Another way. when bones are not
used. is TO haste the ruching to a piece
OF betting which is pinned around the
neck; put the collar over this. fasten
10 the betting with a small pin. both
front and back. and the collar will stay
in place and be perfectly satisfactory.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
NEW IDEA FOR KNITTING.
Orawnwork Effect Is Always Pretty
and Effective.

drawnwork effect In knitting Is
extremely pretty and effective and is
sure TO be appreciated As an ex.
ample OF this new and snowy style OF
knitting take a baby afghan knit in
strips
Cast 40 stitches on a coarse steel
knitting needle. with zephyr or Ger
mantown yarn. Knit I'm squares. five
stitches plain. FIVE puzzled. for five
rows. Reverse the plain and purled
stitches So as 20 form plain and
purled squares. When the strip is
long enough. bind Of. dropping every
nth stitch Ravei every drop stitch
down 60 the end Then with an en-.
broidery needle proceed TO hemstitch
each edge. or 10 take mp five threads
az time. making n simple hour
glass drawn work pattern. Any sim.
pie drawnwork design can be worked:
the process is easy and the effect
fine.
Another pretty design Is 20 knit
plain and purl every alternate row.
back and forth. and when the strip
is lOng enough drop two stitches in
the middle. then ravel 20 the end and
hemstitch
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

tened down 10 the bodice. as shown.
But this is not always done. II the
jacket fits well # is frequently used
with loose edges SO that the frock
may be worn without Il.
These little jackets are 10 be had
In the shops In many different styles
and patterns OF laces. II the design
be good and the lace OF good quality
the kind does not matter much. A
heavy lace may be used without fur.
Their trimming. but very often the de-
sign OF the jacket Is embellished by
embroidery in gold or colors or both.
The embroidery may be OF silk or OF
ribbon. chiffon. etc. The jacket is
then frequently edged with a ball
fringe or gold fringe 70 match the
embroidery.
Quite an attractive effect IL pro-
dueed when the lace jacket IS em.
broidered IN the color OF the costume.
For instance. a pale blue princess
frock with lace bolero will have the
design OF the lace outlined with a
heavy silk embroidery IN blue OF a
delicate tracery OF blue embroidery.
accentuated here and there by deeper
blues or gold. Sometimes the sole
addition 20 the design OF the lace con-
sists in the embroidering OF the cen
tiers OF the lace flowers or the use OF
little tufts Of colored satin for these
flower centers.
Some Of the jackets 10 be worn with
satin princess gowns or those OF
equally elaborate material have en-
broidery or spangles outlining or over
laying the design OF the lace. II the
jacket IS fastened 20 the gown bands
OF spangled trimming will then be used
20 finish the jackets. When the gown
with which the jacket is 10 be worn
has chemisette or yoke OF lace there
is no attempt 10 match the lace OF the
bolero. The chemisette collar and
undersleeves may all be OF the same
lace. but quite different from the bo-
lero. although naturally the design
must either contrast effectively or
be OF the sort to harmonic we'll with
that OF the bolero.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
SPRING STYLES In Shoes

AS the empire and classic styles
keep supreme in the cut OF women's
garments. the buckled shoe is appro-
pirate Fer the first time since its in
PRODUCTION several years ago. The
bow Of last year and the stiff pumps
show signs of giving place to the slip
per with Cuban heel and square gold
buckle, while for evening dress, satin
slippers are shown, trimmed with a
single rhinestone button, which dis
play the foot to the best advantage
II is yet too early to say whether
brown shoes will Be as popular for
summer as they have been this win
ter, but they are always good style
and very comfortable.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Artlstlc Trimmino-

A beautiful trimming that is posi-
BILE for the girl who embroiders is
made on bands OF pale pink satin
with trails Of tiny roses and foliage
in different shades OF pink and green
crossing and recrossing to form a
series of oval wreaths joined together.
The bands may be any desired
width and the embroidery should be
done in Kensington stitch with the
edges OF the design slightly padded
20 give a raised effect. Wherever
there is a turned-over petal il should
be heavily padded and worked in satin
stitch.
II a soft satin is used II is better 10
baste the banding on tissue paper be-
fore working, or II may pull.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
PROF. d. ID. BRUCE. n. D.,


Strange, Wonderful, but True are
the awe stricken tests given by The
Great Australian Medium.
PROF. ID. ID. BRUCE, NJ ID.
the only Living Apostle OF Science
OF the Mysteries.
$4,000 I'm Gold TO any one in the
World 10 compete with him. Pos
sessfng more power than any four
mediums combined.
No card. trance or hand humbug
Greatest Hindoo Medium iR the
World.
so GREAT IS HIS POWER that
Ae can tell yen while In q Ciairvey-
ant state, all you wish to know with
cut word being spoken Come,
all ye unbelievors. seoffers ami teer-
ers: bring all your skspticism with
you-he will open your eyes to the
private chamber mystery. Come all
ye broxen hearted wives. all with
low spirits and let HIN lift the bur
den from your aching AMI jealous
heart He challenges the World 10
compete with him In causing q speed
y marriage with the one ysu leve;
uniting the separated and brias
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Exaaoerated SPRING shapes.

And just as he feminine world is
congratulating Itself upon the sensible
shapes Of the new hats comes a whole
host OF freakish frames which exag-
gerate all the good lines 81 the adj
vanced models. And some way women
will surely prefer them. however much
one may pray otherwise.
The pretty little hat with medium
brim and crown that came in first now
shows the latter grown TO such an ex-
treme that II has quite swallowed up
the brim bar an inch o. so. Then. as
irto emphasize the height and circum-
stances OF the crown, a wide band of
velvet is sewed around IT, What a
pity it isl-Phiadelrhia Ledger.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Queer SurnamrS

There arc some queer names In
Australia. A witness in a recent case
az Melbourne responded 70 the crier's
call, Lily Fury" In spite OF her for
bidding surname she seemed. accord
ing 20 the reporters. 70 be a very
nice and amiable young lady. For
many years the most fashionable ply
stefan in Sydney was Or. Angel
Money. One Of his patients. the late
Sir Henry Parkes. six times prime
minister, used 10 say il was the only
name in the world that combined the
celestial and the London
Chronicle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Cuffs for e ouses.

There is a great variety in the cuffs
season. Sometimes they are OF the
stif. masculine variety ard sometimes
they are turn-back. starched affairs:
again. they are merely a rufle and
others are band of embroidery.
edged or not with lace. as may seem
best TO the dress maker.
Then, too. there are the mousque-
taire or mitten cuffs os lace, which ex-
tend from a small pu1 IN the elbow
and closely cover the wrist and the
knuckles of the hand
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
OLD STYLE RETURNS
LAM5REoUINs RESTORED TO POP.
ULAR FAVOR.
Fashioned in cretonne, They Are Arts
tic and Attractive-Son1e Window
! Drsperies in High Degree
: Effective.

Quaint lambTeQuins Of Powered ma
terials are I'm again after being out for
a hundred years. They are wonder
fully attractive, too. even in a rich
ly furnished room. for cretonne is be
ing made in some very artistic color
effects now.
Besides the advantage OF lightness
they do not require so many sets OF
sheer curtains inside. A single pair
at each window with plain. straight
side hangings OF cretonne and a lam
brequin TO finish the top is quite
enough for any room.
Lambrequins may be straight across
the top OF the window. They may be
plated or be cut in three shaped seal
lops. One quaint fashion is TO dis.
pense entirely with any side drapery
OF cretonne, and to have the lamb-e-
Quin form panel at each side Of the
window top. Then between the two
panels have the cretonne draped in a
festoon a little shorter than the side
pieces on the lower edge.
For straight across plated lam
breQuin side curtains may be used or
not, but II no side draperies are used
then the lambreQuin should be rather
deep. perhaps a quarter the full length
OF the window. Much OF the effective
ness OF this window decoration de-
Ponds on getting the right proportion
Tor The drapery. Double box plaits
laid close together and having the
plaits shirred three inches below the
top will make a graceful hanging.
When more fullness is desired triple
box plaits are used. and IL gathers are
not liked the plaits may be held in
place with few rows OF stitching and
held 20 the pole or frame by under
fastenings
a simpler way. which is attractive
for bedroom drapery. is 60 have the
side curtains quite plain. just a
width OF the cretonne used for each.
and across the top have a deep valance
Of the cretonne hung on rod with a
narrow outstanding frin 60 finish the
top. After 10 is put up the greater
fullness OF the valance may be pushed
10 the sides. Very often other curtains
are omitted I'm rooms which have sash
pieces or inside shutters. II looks
pretuer. however. 20 hang some thin
lace or netting the full length Of the
window under the cre;onne side
draperies.
Ruled valances are both quaint and
effective. They differ from the above
only in having a separate frill two or
three inches wide set on the edge
OF the valance proper Sometimes this
frill is trimmed with braid or gimp.
or the whole valance itself may have
a decoration. As a rule cretonne is
decorative enough In itself TO re-
Quire nothing in the way OF trimming
20 enhance its effect
In arras fabrics lambrequius are
made on frames TO fit over the top
OF the window or doors and 10 form
a support FOR the side draperies II
curtains at the sides match the lam
brequin then there should be the same
decorative treatment used on both
Applique and stencil work show TO
advantage on the rough linen arras
which is now SO popular with mission
furnishings.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

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