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Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
SOUND WAVES.
The Wsy They ~re DETECTED by At
n osPheric Gauses.

The Wsy They ~re DETECTED by At
nospheric Gauses.
One OF Uuc'c Sans scientists M
Washington gives an interesting eX.
planaii0n Of the action of the wind in
preventing the spread of sound toward
the direction from which the wind
comes
1t is. he claims. not the wind, as
such. That prevents sound from trav.
cling against it. but differences in the
strength of the wind. If. for instance.
the wind is stronger above than be
low or stronger at one side, its effect
will he to tilt the sound waves in one
direction or another
Differences of temperature in the air
also cause DETECTION of the waves of
sound. Other atmospheric causes ex.
ist which defect sound from straight
course and prevent it from going as
far in certain directions as it may
have been expected to go.
Some of the sirens in this countr,
says the scientist. produce sounds
which ought theoretically to be audible
at distance of 1900 miles. but. in
fact. the authorities are satisfied if
they are heard only two miles away
The reason for the discrepancy be
tween calculation and experiment was
probably atmospheric detection of the
sound Minneapolis Journal
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
Rank FOOlishnrss.

"When attacked by cough or a cold
or when your throat is sore, it is rank
fOOlishness to take any other medicine
than DR.. Kings New Discovery" says
G. o. Eldridge, of Empire, Ga. "I
have used New Discovery seven years
and L know it is the best remedy on
earth for coughs and colds, Group, and
all throat and lung troubles. Nv
children are subject to Group, but New
Discovery quickly cured every attack. +"
Known the world over as the King of
throat and lung remedies Sold under
guarantee at Benton N. Weldon's drug
Store. SOC. and $1.00 Trial bottle
free.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
THE FACE IN ILLNESS.
To the Trained Eye It Quickly Shows
Patients Condition.


Patients Condition.
The face is Il good index to the state
OF ones physical being. and from it
symptoms of disease can be detected
almost before the patient is aware that
anything serious is the matter with
him. For instance, incomplete closure
of the eyelids, rendering the whites of
the eyes visible during sleep. is a
symptom in all acute and chronic dis
eases Of severe type. 1t is also to be
observed when rest is unsound from
pain wherever seated.
Twtching of the eyelids. associated
with the oscillation of the eyelids. or
squirting, heralds the visit of convul-
siOnS.
Widening of the Orifices of the nose.
with movements of the nostrils to and
fro, points to embarrassed breathnl-
from disease of the lungs or their
plural investment.
Contraction of the brOws indicates
pain in the head. sharpness of the nos
trils pain i'll the chest and a drawn
upper lip pain in the abdomen.
To make a general rule. it NAV be
stated that the upper third of the face
Is altered in expression in affections Of
the brain and the middle third in the
diseases of the organs contained in the
abdominal cavity.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
Never look The Hint

Jackson-Well. what did your wife
say to you when you got home so late
last night: You know you were afraid
she'd scOld. Fairleigh-My wife's a
jewel. She didn't scold bit. In fact.
she didn't even ask me where | had
been or what had delayed me; but. late
as it was. she sat down at the piano
and began to play ana sing. | tell yon
she's one in ten thousand. Jackson
What did she sing? Fairleigh-"Ten
Me the Old. Old Story"
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
THE
THE
NEW YORK WORLD
THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION.
Read Wherever the English Language
isyspOken.

The Thrice-a-Week World expects to be
better paper in 1907 than ever before. In
the course of the year the issues for the
next great Presidential campaign will be
fOreshadOwed, and everybody will wish to
keep informed The Thrice-a-Week World
coming to you every other day, serves all
the purposes of a daily, and is far cheaper.
The news service of this paper is CON
stantly being increased, and 1t reports
fully, accurately and promptly every event
Of Importance anywhere in the world.
Moreover. its political news is impartial
giving you facts, not opinions and wishes.
1t has full markets, splendid cartoons and
interesting ictioL by standard authors.
The Thrice-a-Week Worlds regular sub
soriptiOn price is only $l.OO per year, and
this pays for 156 papers. We offer this
unequalled newspaper and The SMYRNA
TIMES together for one year for $1.75
The regular subscription price of the two
papers is $500.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
A Cure For Misery.

81 have found a cure for the misery
malaria poison produces, " says r. Nj.
James, of Louellen, sc. "Its called
Electric Bitters, and comes in 80 cent
bottles. 1t breaks up a case of chills
or bilious attack in almost no time:
and it puts yellow jaundice clean ont
of commission. This great tonic
medicine and blood purifier gives quick
relief in all stomach, liver and kidney
complaints and the misery of lame
back. Sold under guarantee at Ben
ton N Weldon's drug store.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
ONE WEAK SPOT.
Most Smyrna People Have A
Weak Part and too Often
It's The Back.

Everyone has weak spot.
Too often it's bad back.
Twinges follow every sudden twist.
Dull aching keeps up, day and night.
Tells you the kidneys need help
For backache is really kldney-ache.
A kidney cure is what you need.
DOan's Kidney Pills cure sick kidney
Cure backache and all urinary
George I. NewsOn, living in Spru.
ance City, Smyrna Del, says; Il
suffered with backache for several
years, some days it would be very
severe and again it would scarcely
bother me at all. At times 1 was so
lame and weak that [ could hardly
walk and there was a constsnt dull
heavy pain over nay kidneys. A few
months ago DOan's Kidney Pills were
highly recommended to me and [
procured box at Clifton & Raymond's
Pharmacy and began using them.
Before l finished the contents of one
box l was free from every symptom of
kidney trouble. L have not had the
slightest backache since, aud heartily
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price soc.
Foster Mllburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan sand
take no other.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
No VuIaaritv.

"You inherited quite a nice little
fortune said the lawyer.
Yes replied the fortunate youth.
Il suppose you will pay lot of your
debts now?"
Il had thought Of it. but concluded
to make no change in my manner Of
living. don't want to be accused Of
vulgar display"
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
A HARn

This is to certify that all druggist
ere authorized to refund your money if
Foley's Honey aud Tar fails 10 cure
ourcOugh or cold. 1t stops the cough
heals the lungs and prevents serious
results from a cold. Cures la grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia and
consumption. Contains no opiafes.
The genuine is in a yellow package.
Refuse substitutes. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
Collections.

MY collection" said the numisma-
tist proudly, lis worth $1,000 and
every coin genuine"
Mine" said the minister sadly. 'is
worth about S7.G3 a Sunday. and
have to take my chances on the coins
being good. Cleveland Leader.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
One More Rinht

Mistress Many Il married woman
envies you your place here as cook for
us, Bridget Cook Yes M cause
can leave and they can't. Lippin,
eott's.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
EiliaI ohedienoe.

Harold" she murmured in his ear.
mamma says mustn't encourage you
to come here so often. and have
81 DO as she tells me, of course. but
you don't need any encouragement-d
you. dear?"
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
Would lake 4 Chnnce-

"Not cent" replied the rich man
cUdly. Money is not good for the
poor"
Well responded the applicant.
Just pretend that you have a grudge
against me."-EXchange
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12

How poor ere they that have 40 pa
Observation-Disclosures
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12

When faith is lost and honor dies.
the man is Whittier.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
IF YOU ARE GOING
TO BUILD

Give us a call and let us furnis.
the materials. We will furnish ev-
erything in the Lumber Line, Porch
Columns, Flooring, Siding, Lath,
Shingles, etc. Also, Cement and
Lime.
Buy your LIME from us for
W hitewashing. Also, Paints and
Brushes.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-12
A New Car Load Of Hay Just
Arrived Clean and Sweet,

Another Carload Of the famous
Dover Brick Co. 5 Brick just in.
Come while you have plenty to
select from. Our stock is complete
and our prices right.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03

II you want the family healthy,
strong and active during the winter,
give them HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. Twill surely make and
keep the whole family. we'll. S5c.
Tea or Tablets. For sale by the
White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
GOV. HUGHES
BOOM LAUNCHED
MUCH OPPOSITION FROM ROOSE-
WELT WING OF THE STATE
PARTY.

Albany, Jan. 3.-The presidential
boom of Governor Hughes took def
mite form with an organized move
ment today when arrangements were
made for the organization of Hughes
supporters in every assembly district
OF the state for the purpose of gain
ing delegates. The organization of
the state will be the basis of the
Hughes national convention. Hughes
men will have serious opposition
from the Roosevelt wing of the
party which is making strenuous eff
forts 10 swing the state to Taft.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03

Paris, Jan. 3.-There was a vio-
lent quarrel In the Rue De Chaillot
yesterday between Count Boni De
Castellane and Prince Helie De Sa-
gan. The count is reported to have
denounced the prince is unmeasured
terms and duel is believed to be
imminent.
The alteration occurred outside
the Church of st. Pierre De Challlot,
where a service had just been cele-
brated in memory of Lady Stanley
Errington, who was the only daugh-
ter OF Baron De Talleyraud. The
two men, who are cousins, met upon
emerging from the church AMI i'm
mediately became involved iu a
sharp quarrel. Hot words were
passed and Count Boni, according to
some accounts, spat in the princes
face. According to other reports
Count Boni struck his cousin in the
face, slightly cutting him. The men
finally were separated by Count Jean
De Castellane, a brother of Count
Boni, who interposed himself be-
tween the ombatants.
When Jean reached the two men
they were both down, rolling in the
gutter. Ifrlnce Helie was on top.
bleeding from a wound on the head
where Count Boni had struck him
with his cane
a big crowd at once collected. The
police arrived on the scene and
marched both men to the police
station. Each claimed that the other
had been the aggressor, and prince
Helie formally charged Count Boni
with assault. The latter claimed that
Prince Helie and some Of his friends
were lying in wait for him. subse-
1uently both men were released ON
their own recognizance.
Count De Castellane was recently
divorced by his wife, who was Miss
Anna Could, Of New York. u was
reported in November that Madam
Anna Gould was engaged TO be mar
ried to Prince Helie DE sagan. but
this rumor was promptly denied by
Madam Gould herself.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
PERSONAL.

r. j. Cook of Finney. Va, was
here today.
V. J. Hill OF Narrows visited
Bluefield today.
f. p. White and family of Henley
were in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Lilly of Ath-
ems are in the city visiting relatives
Mrs. A. b. Thompson Is reported
quite i'll at her home on Allen
street.
j. b. Mullins, a merchant OF Yards
was in the city today buying goods
for his store.
DR.. Coburn OF Narrows brought a
patient to st. Luke's hospital today
for an operation.
Miss Mary Fisher, who has been
right sick for few days at her
home on Rogers street. is improving
Walter Clark OF Fairfax street
was able to be on the streets today
after Ave weeks seige OF typhoid
fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Shultz OF
Lynchburg are visiting Mrs. Shultz's
sister, Mrs. II. l.. Moore, on Bath
street.
Lena, the little four-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
Wall, OF Bluefield avenue, has about
recovered from a two months attack
OF fever.
Conductor j. j. Tice, who has
been confined to his room with a
crippled foot for the last eight
weeks is able to be on the streets
again with the aid of cane.
The silver anniversary sermon for
the order of the Modern Woodman
of America will be preached by Rev
Thomas Priddy at Grace church
Sunday at II O'Clock q m. All the
members of Bluefield Camp No.
1856 are requested to attend.
EX-Sherff Gordon Whalford OF
Bland county, was here today. He
informed the Leader reporter that
the reports recently sent out from
here in regard to a fever epidmic had
so badly scared the Bland produce
dealers that they actually brought
jugs OF drinking water with them
when they came to the city 1t is
supposed they drank the water while
here for on their return the jugs
were filled with something else
usually regarded as good for many
ailments.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
COUNT De CASTELLANE
FIGHTS WIFE'S SUITOR
COUNT BONI AND HIS BROTHER
BOTH INSIST NO BLOWS WERE
STRUCK.

Paris, Jan. 3.-Paris is fairly mad
with curiosity concerning Nine An
ma Gould's promised comments on
yesterdays clash between her form
er husband, Count Boni De Castel-
lane and her sutton the Prince De
Sagan. Count Jeane De Castellane
denied today that ne or his brother
Boni struck the prince. and sticks TO
the story that though canes were
shaken and ugly epithets exchanged
and even though Boni spat in his
enemy's face no blows were struck.
The De Castellanes are also boiling
for a fight and openly charge the
prince with endeavoring to twist the
story so that the matter will seem
one for the law courts rather than
the field of honor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
NIGHT RIDERS VISIT
KENTUCKY TOWN
ANOTHER UNFORTUNATE INCL
DENT IN THE BLUE GRASS TO-
BACCO WAR.

Russellvlle, Ky, Jan. 3.-Night
Riders, hundred strong, swooped
down on Russellville early today and
after overpowering the three police
men and providing against the Civ
ing of an alarm, dynamited and burn
ed two independent tobacco com
Germs in the city and rode away. It
is probable an appeal for troops will
be made rs the civil authorities are
helpless to prevent or punish tho
riders in these raids.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
SENATOR HART
OF VIRGINIA

Roanoke Jan. 3.-Hon. John NJ.
Hart state senator-elect, had to un-
dergo an operation for appendicitis
at the City hospital at four o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. The operation
was performed by DR.. Leigh Buck
ner, assisted by Dr. Boyd, and it
was stated last night that II was sue
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
PICKED Up IN
MID OCEAN
WERE SEVEN MEN ALL THAT
REMAINED OF THE CREW OF
THE BARK GERMANIC.

New York, Jan. 3.-Seven men
who were picked up in a small boat
in mid-ocean after eight days of ter
ror and almost starved and dead
with thirst arrived today on the tank
steamer Hotham Newton. They told
a story Of the wreck of the bark Ger
manic, the drowning of the captain
and the disappearance of another
boat containing eight of the crew.
The Germanic continually encounter
ed contrary winds and increasing
seas, finally sprung leak and was
abandoned on December 8. Two
boats were lowered but the captain
was swept overheard The boats be-
came separate and it is believed the
other must have been lost. The
men say it is impossible to describe
the horrors of their experience.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
cessful in every way.

ceSSIuI IN every way.
Mr.. Hart was taken suddenly i'll
on Wednesday evening. and on yes
terday the doctors decided that an
immediate operation was necessary.
Mr.. Hart was removed to the hos
pital at o'clock yesterday after
noon, and within an hour after he
had reached the institution he was
on the operating table.
1t was stated at the hospital last
night Hat Mr.. Harris condition was
just as satisfactory as could possibly
be expected, and that he was getting
along nicely
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03

This is the season when your
blood needs purifying; il the blood
is pure and healthy you'll be well.
The most reliable blood remedy is
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
Nothing can do more good. 35c,
Tea or Tablets. For sale b. the
White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03

Tomatoes, per crate ........$1.60
Lemons, per box, fancy ...... 500
Honey, per pound ......... .18
Irish otatoes, or Dbl. ........ $50
Apples, per Dbl. ............ 500
Cabbage, per 100 IDS. ....... 1.40
onions, per blu. lbs
Fears, preserving, per blu. 80. 1.75
,weet Potatoes, per bu. ...... 2.76
grapes, Concords, per basket. .25
tutabagas, per 100 ID. ...... 1873
Peanuts, raw. per ID. ........ .09
Peanuts. roasted, per ID. >. -. 81
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
NEW YORK COTTON.
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.

As furnished by Bluefield Produce 4
Commission Co., wholesale dealers In
produce, fruits and vegetables:
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
COLONEL" STILL HERE.

Colonel Still stopped off at Blue
field on his way to his home in Ken
lucky, where he will get himself in
trim for the ordeal OF the coming
baseball season. AS already stated
In the Daily Leader the Colonel
has signed up with Wheeling for the
season of 1908.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03

The night came on, the good wife
smiled
To herself as she softly said.
Thank God, we're happy, healthy
and bright,
We all take Rocky Mountain Tea at
night"
For sale by the White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
Bilious Jim grew so thin
He hardly made a shadow.

'''''"7 Jun grew so thin
He hardly made a shadow.
one day friend presented him
With Rydale's Liver Tablets.
He took the hint, began their use.
And this Is what befell him
Tie grew so fat, neither shoes nor hat
Could be found to ht him.
MORAE-Don't make your Wills
But cure your ills,
BY using Rydale's Liver Pills.
80 chocolate coated tablets in a
convenient box. Price only % cents.
Easy TO take, pleasant in effects, safe
cure. We guarantee them.
For sale by The White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
EDITOR HARDEN
IS FOTND GTITTY.

- FOUND GUILTY.
Berlin, Jan 3-Editor Maximn-
Ian Harden OF Diezukunft was found
guilty this afternoon Of llbolng
Count Won Moltke and sentenced TO
four months imprisonment.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-10-01
Intersstina Experiment.

It is well known that potassium-so- dium alloy and the alkali metals gen. orally sealed up in vacuo exhibit marked photoeiectric effects permit ting the escape of negative electricity but not positive when the surface of the metal is illuminated. In an ex- pertinent made by Dr. J. A. Fleming before the Royal society sample of such alloy was prepared for this pur- pose. The alloy was inclosed with an insulated platinum plate in an ex- bausted tube When illuminated by an arc lamp negative electricity sup piled by battery leaked from the surface, and by the interpretation of colored films of gelatine and glass it was shown that the leak was due to the most refrangible rays of the spec trum. The effect of polarizing the light in various planes was also ex. hibited.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-10-01
m. wonderful AIph. Rays.

The Alpha rays from radioactive matter, said Prof. E. Rutherford. in a recent discourse before the Royal in- stitution, consist of veritable atoms of matter projected at speed. on an average of 5000 miles per second It Is the great energy of motion of these swiftly expelled masses that gives rise to the heating effect Of radium. Yet they do not go far. The swiftest Alpha particle travels seven centi- moters in air, under ordinary condi- lions. before it is stopped. But on it's way il plunges straight through every molecule in it's path. producing posi- lively and negatively charged ions fin the process. On an average. an Al pha particle, before its career of vio- Ience is stopped. breaks up about 10o.- 600 molecules"
Bisbee daily review., 1908-10-01
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Improved Frying Pan.

al to devote an entire pan to each dish. Illustrated herewith is a pan provided with several compartments, in which different commodities may be cooked at the same time without mixing. This, thinks the Scientific American, should appeal to those who have to do their cooking over a gas stove, as the several dishes may be cooked over a single burner, thus economizing fuel. The partitions are made of two pieces, one bent substan- tially in the shape of V, and having lateral fianges whereby it is bolted to the bottom of the pan, with the apex at the center of the utensiL The ether partition is a straight piece arranged to project from the apex to the oppo- site side of the pan. Thus the pan Is divided into three compartments. The bolt heads which are forEed on the under side of the pan serve as sup ports to hold the bottom of the pan from direct contact with a stove.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-10-01
Mning, SmGItcrS and StOCR Quotations
kelfNclEs-A.,,wa,.. ls -.,,a,.. 
NEW BALLOON MATERIAL.
Made of Rubber and silk and Is mois
 ture and Gas Proof.

A new balloon fabric which is very similar to the continental balloon ma terial that his been found so success ful in Germany has been put on the market in this country, says the Sci entific American. This fabric is made up of seven thin layers of rubber weighing five ounces per square yard which are placed between two layers of fine silk weighing about 21s ounces per square yard The silk and rub Der are thoroughly yulcanized togeth- CT, the result being that the material thus formed will stand strain of 100 pounds per inch width Notwithstand- ing 1t is very elastic, it offers other advantages in that it is absolutely moisture and gas proof The tests of a similar material in Germany have shown that balloons constructed of this fabric will not lose half of one per cent. of the gas they contain in six weeks time, while such balloons are much more durable. their life being about five times as long. Heat and cold have no effect upon this material. It will stand 80 degrees more heat than a vanished silk balloon before 1t be- gins to blister, and it will stand a temperature below the freezing point without any trouble whatever, where as the ordinary balloon will not stand a temperature of less than 40 degrees The difficulties encountered with an ordinary balloon, such as the sticking of the folds when such a balloon is defated and folded up in a moist state, and also the danger from spon- taaeous combustion under such cir cumstances, are entirely done away with. The new material can be patched very readily, if necessary. Manufac- turers supply it in any weight, width or color desired. The price is rather high, being about S2.5O per square yard. but durability and other adyan- tages more than offset this