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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
DUPLICATED IN A. DUMMY.
Woman's Shape Reproduced in a
Dressmaker's Dummy.

In the old days when a woman was
making dress for herself the operation
of fitting was always performed by call
ing in some obliging person with an I'M
Outstanding of the art of fitting. who
would shape the cloth over the form of
the person for whom it was designed
Or sometimes it was necessary for the
amateur TO pick out from her friends
some woman of the same general shape
who would offer herself as the mouel
to stand for an hour or two while TINS
tedious process was submitted to.
Later she arrived at Il more discrim-
mating period. when she had to .uppy
herself with a dummy on which % drape
her clothes while in the course of con-
struction. These things, made in diff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
BRICKLAYER'S GLOVE.
Protects the Fingers From Rough
and Injurious Surfaces.

Brickla yers. hodcarrers and sirlilar ar
tisans having rough and heavy articles ~
handle begin to realize that some pro-
lection should be provided for the hands.
Ordinarily leather gloves will not stand
hard usage and. besides, are too expensive
for the purpose. They soon become worn
in the fingers when subjected Ia much
strain and are then useless. A PcnnSyl-
vania machinist conceived the idea Of
manufacturing a glove having ronlovahl
tips. which could be renewed when wofn
or injured. He then designed 40 glove
shown I'm the illustration, made of leather.
metallic clips and a resilient wrist clamp.
arranged 10 form a glove adapted TO pro
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NoN-sTICKY sIRUP JAR.
Clean Surfaces Presented by Which
Receptacle May Be Handled.

That the strip jar is I; very important
adjunct of the American table cannot be
gainsaid. The seductvcness of the buck
wheat-cake breakfast is in no small de-
gree due the quality of the sirup with
which the beautifully Drowned disks Of
dough are accompanied. No matter what
amount of care is exercised in the ma
nipulation of the sirup jar. it seem SIM
possible 10 do without concentrating
the sides OF the receptacle with the sticky
substance from the inside. The jar on
the clearinghouse table or in the res
taurant seems To be particularly afflicted
in this respect. so that when one takes
hold of 1t there is some doubt as to one s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
Ell NulIo,o Hov3n In E5TERAN

wealthy landowner named Don Pedro
Guzman was travelling toward the latter
town, accom- panied by his steward when
they were held up by Ell Vivillo's band on
horseback and forced to dismount. They
were ordered to throw guns on the
ground and the bandits made a search
of their persons. relieving the master of
80, 600 Spanish reals in banknotes and SD
in cash-money which was destined FOR
the purchase of live stock at the annual
fair at Villamartin.
Master and man were then seated upon
the ground at spot hidden from the
road with their elbows tied together.
There they remained in their uncom-
Portable posture from 10 o'clock in the
morning until in the afternoon. dur
ing which time the brigands had "bagged"
othe.. travellers. also going TO the Villa
martin fair. and all carrying consider
able sums Of money. The bandits then
rode away leaving their disconsOlate
victims to unite themselves as best they
could.
In Estepa, his native town. Ell Vivillo
has been several times imprisoned. usually
for horse stealing; but he invariably man.
aged to esrape in some extraordinary
manner. Some four years ago his wife
was suspected OF maintaining secret cor
respondence with him. She was impris-
oned and remained under lock and key
for eighteen months. 1t was subsequently
proved that during all this time Ell Vivil-
10. although fugitive from justice, had
managed to visit her in Jail whenever he
plea sed. An investigation was made, but
it has never been discovered how he ar
ranged it.
Avoids Arrest by Strategy.
When Ell Vivillo went into hiding he
employed an Ingenious stratagem to put
his pursuers off the scent. He would adj
dress letters to various we'll known people
of Andalusia and, inclosihs them to AL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
HEATS THE FLATIRON.
A Stove Attachment Which Is Said
to Conserve the Heat.

The operation OF heating an iron Is a
wasteful process. for the reason that the
heat from the bed of the fire is largely
lost because of the indirect application TO
he iron. In order to increase the eff
cheney of the process by conserving the
heat a new invention in the shape Of a
new attachment for the stove has been
brought out. The device consists of d
chamber made of cast iron and which
has a general conformation or outline cor
responding to that Of an ordinary flat
iron-that is. being w.des: at one end and
having the sides conVerging i'm curve
10 Il point at the opposite end. This
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y machine for performing this task has
been recently invented and ii is said to be
very rapid and with results which are
equal to handwork. A covered hood con-
tains inside II pair of picking blades. re-
rolving under "A slot. In the same com
partment there is also a suction fan. AS
the body of the bird is passed ovcr tn
slot the feathers naturally find their way
Under the lip of the opening. and as they
protrude they are pulled out by the blades.
The air current then conducts the fcath-
crs out of the way into d proper receptd
Gle provided for them.
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ferent sizes, which were kept in stock,
for while answered all purposes, for
woman could always get one near enough
to her own lines to satisfactorily take
her own place. Now. however, she has
grown more particular and she must
have them reproducing her own lines ac-
curately. Under ordinary circumstances
the services Of sculptor would lie re-
ouired to secure these ends. but "A ST.
Paul, Mimi. man has re emily patented
a machine by which such dress form
may be made directly from the model
herself This is done by supporting a
framework around the lady's form and
filing the same with a plastic material,
which soon sets. The operation is much
the same as that OF making a death
mask. except that different portions of
the body are operated upon. When the
material has hardened 1t is broken away
and used for a mold in which the dress
form is shaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
COMBINED CHAIR AND DESK.
Adjustable to Suit Pupils Of Diff
ferent Sizes.

AS rule too much is said by school
teachers 10 the pupils about the proper
position of sitting and writing. but abso-
lutely nothing is done to provide proper
and correct chairs and benches TO sit on.
A tall pupil is compelled to sit all day
cramped in the same sized bench in front
OF the same sized desk as that occupied
by a very small child. No provision is
made for adjusting either the benches or
the desks. An inventor in far-off Okla
homa. recognizing these faults. has
designed the combined chair and desk
shown here. which he saws will ameliorate
such radically wrong conditions. This
desk and chair can be readily adjusted to
accommodate children OF different sizes.
The relative arrangement of the chair and
desk is such that when the chair is low
cred to suit short child. In its down.
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A


this embarrassing point In his career he
fell violently in love with the girl who
afterward became his wife She was
beautiful. dark-eyed lass named Dolores
Gomez. and had hosts of admirers. What
she ever saw in Ell Vivillo to admire it
is hard to say. Indeed. what the scores
of women who afterward lost their hearts
to the bold rascal saw in him it is equally
difficult to discover. He is today burly.
ruddy-complexioned man. with distinctly
vulgar and repusve features. and 1t
does not seem possible that he could
ever have been attractive to feminine
eyes. His manner is harsh and over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
PENCIL ERASER
Rubber Tip in. Form Of a Ball on
the End of the Pencil.

a recent invention brings out en-
tirely new idea in rubber tips for lead
pencils. 1t Is shown in the illustration
below and is the invention of New York
man. The characteristic OF this i'm
proved rubber tip is that the rubber
or erasive material is I'm the shape of d
ball The latter rests I'm socket of cor
responding shape to the ball. having
slightly more than lemispherical dimen
siors, so that IL will close on the ball
far enough above the center line to pre-
vent its escape. The ball is thus held
in the socket. while AZ the same time Ii
can revolve in any direction. Conse-
quently, when the protruding convex por-
tion of the ball IS rubbed upon any sur
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giers or Tansiers. would cause them to
be sent to their destination. bearing. of
course, French stamps and post Office
marks. This ruse effectually convinced
inquisitive police officials that FL Nivllo
was really out of the country.
Many anecdotes are told OF the famous
bandit. There Is one that illustrates his
kindness to the poor. Entering farm
house not far from Setenil one day with
the intention of robbing the inmates he
found the family in great distress. Times
had been very hard with them. Cattle
had strayed or been lost or stolen. the
excessively dry season had almost ruined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
FOR PICKING CHERRIES.
Stems Severed Without Mutilating,
Injecting or Selling the Fruit.

With the aid of an improved fruit
gatherer designed by an Indiana man, the
most delicate of small fruits. such as
cherries, can be severed from their stems
without mutilation, injecting or the soil
ing of the fruit in the least. and without
the necessity of the hands of the person
coming i'm contact with the fruit. AS
SHOWN in the illustration the gatherer is
of a size to be easily manipulated by the
hand In one end is an opening, to freely
admit the fruit, a stationary blade and a
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The 1RANl5H TOM or ETENn

civil, guards found linn half an hour
later sunk in a drunken slumber. He
was arrested and tried for the crime,
but his alib proved too much for the
officers of the law to combat ard he
was triumphantly acquitted.
Among the CutrageS definitely fastened
upon FL Eivillo are the sacking of A man
sion at Tcrredonii mino. when he secured
more than $4,000: the seizure of an An
da lusian millionaire on the high road to
Anteguera, when the bandit shot three
I. servants who attempted to defend their
employers property. and another high
way robbery between Cabra and Priego.
on which occasion the bandit was cap
tured and placed i'm prison at the latter
town. escaping, as usual, after two days
confinement.
Relieves Landowner of Roll.
Another exploit of FL Vivillo occurred
between Setenil and Nilamartin. A
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Kills Man in Knife Duel.

one end of the vessel. and screw pro-
peller is fixed upon its outwardly pro-
jecting portion. 1t will, however. be OBJ
vious that il preferred the opposite end
of the driving shaft may also project out
wardly and carry a screw propeller. The
driven mechanism is in this instance
shown as a dynamo. it's revolving ee-
ment being mounted directly on the driv
ing shaft. and the current is conducted
to a desired point. IS TO a connection with
line wires, by properly insulated con-
/ductors. which pass through watertight
fittings in the vessel and are supported
Sy the hawser which noors the vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

the movable blade and its arm the move
ment of the one blade past the other
besides effectively severing the stems
tends to imrel the severed fruit into the
opening. In practice. the device is held
in either hand and as the stems of the
fruit are cut II slides down the incline
and into the receptacle. When the latter
is filled the contents are easily dis
charged through the hinged lid at the
end. BY reason of the sound and cleanly
condition of the fruit loss and deteriora-
ton incident to mutilation and soiling
when picked and gathered directly by
human hands is prevented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

1t can be handled, has been recently pat
ented. II is Of blown glass with raised
ribs formed on the sides about the waist
Of the bottle, the under-cut grooves serv-
ing to permit the flow Of the strip down
the sides, and at the same time directed
from the upper surfaces Of the ribs. The
inventor says that the effect can be Sc
cured without sacrificing the appearance
OF the bottle. for the channels may be
worked into the design of the decoration.
This will be welcome addition 10 many
dining-room tables. particularly those fire.
Quented by the children.
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it over the dashboard and dumps it. Amy
ordinary cart equipped with the appara-
tus can collect load in very few
minutes or course. it is unnecessary for
the driver to dismount during the opera
ton. When the cart is filled. levers are
disengaged and the apparatus temporarily
put out of commission until the cart is
emptied and ready for the next load.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
POWER FROM MOVING WATER
Current Secured From a Stream in q
Very Simple Manner.

A means of securing power from NOV
ing stream without the necessity Of re-
sorting to waterfall to turn wheel is
covered in recent patent granted to a
Baltimore, Md, man. The supporting
vessel Is in the form of watertight case.
which is noored or held in desired Oper-
alive position by a cable or hawser. A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
sELF-LoADINa CART.


In the illustration below is shown
self-loading cart. the most recent of the
many devices designed to do away with
hand labor. Pennsylvania man is re-
sponsibe for the complicated piece of
mechanical ingenuity. which. he says. will
gather up dirt or any article and deposit
it automatically in the cart. The ap-
paratus Is placed in the rear of the cart
and consists of a collector which connects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

bearing and he feels and makes no bones
about expressing supreme contempt
for the softer passions of the heart.
With his fortune disspated, FL Vivillo
mediate marriage. He decided to re-
move the financial obstacle in the short
est. quickest and easiest way After an
unsuccessful attempt to turn his skill
with the cards to advantage at the MI
nicipal Casino of his home town. he
threw in his lot with band Of snug
glers.
Arranges for Duel.
The future bandits ingenuity and
nimble wit soon made him a favoritc
with the ma jority of his fellow contra
bandists. but they also aroused the
jealousy Of one OF the leaders. nick
named Lobo (WolD. The latter was re-
nOwned for his dexterity with Gae dag
ger and he took an early opportunity
of attempting to prove to the ne wcomer
that his fame in that respect was we'll
deserved. One evening, when the mem
bers of the band were celebrating an
especially successful days work i'm "A
cafe in Estepa. quarrel broke out be
tween FL VfvillO and LobO over a game
of cards. At the latter's suggestion it
was decided to determine the merits of
the dispute with the knife. so the two
men adjourned to the street where
there we're more room and larger audi
ence.
Kills Man in Knife Duel.
Heated with wine the combatants
drew their long daggers. wrapped their
coats around their free arms and set to.
A large crowd gathered and cheered the
fighters. Much to his surprise. Lobo
discovered that his opponent knew a
trick or two about the use of The knife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

chamber has cast inteGrally with it a
cover OF such diameter to fit the hole
or opening in the stove top. and the
opening il. the top of the chamber is con-
tinued through this cover. and of such
shape and dimensions as TO allow fiat
iron 10 be easily introduced to or re-
moved from the chamber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
TELEPHONE SUPPORTER.
Apparatus Conveniently Attached to
Top of the Desk.

telephone supporter for business use has
been designed by Massachusetts man.
Instead of placing the apparatus at the
size of the desk, as is usually done. it is
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erof the
lin Awanin
tied He Card Enough
Knives eders
OF
Fascnat Many Romantic Spanish
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MAKES THE FEATHERS FLY.
/ Poultry-Plucking Machine That
Cleans a Bird Quickly.

In the preparation of poultry for the
market various tricks are resorted to in
order to make the bird shed its feathers
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face the ball will turn in the socket. This
movement should not be too free
restricted. the walls of the socket being
closed tightly enough to impede t,s
movement of the ball without arrCstng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

more easily. but some of these processes
are in disfavor. for the reason that It is
said that the meat is impaired thereby
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

supported on bracket on the top of the
desk. Whether sitting or standing. the
user can always swing the phone to the
position most desired. He does not have to
change his position. If he desires to talk
" hiic standing tho phone can be reached
as conveniently as when sitting al the
dcsk With the ordinary bracket the
phone is always on the same level.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

it entirely New rubbing surface is thus
presented all tho time. the wear being
I'm this way distributed over the whole
surface of the ball
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Avoids Arrest by Strategy.

ability to break away again when 1t is SO
de sired.
A new strip jar. which is said to pre-
sem clean surface at all times, by which
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brace of revolvers and said: Il am IT
Nlviilo: please hand over the money ga
those two bags. The guards Were hvlp-
less and had the NOR; iiication OF sreinr
their dinner guest ride away an safety
with his Eonf..
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Vulgar, But a Gay Lothario.

FL Vivillo Immediately started out to
paint his home town red. His one idea
seemed 10 be to get rid OF his fortune in
record time. and so successful was he
that in two years he was penniless. AT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-24
Farm Reforms.

We've been investigated down to Pohick
on the Crick,
An / reckon that reform will strike us
farmers purity quick;
We want the chickens taught to lay an
egg just as they should,
'Thout settin' up cackle that'll wake the
neighborhood;
We want the pigs to break away from Gus
toms of the past
An learn to use finger bowl and not to
eat so fast;
And cows should be persuaded not to over
turn the pals
When milkin' time comes round, an not
be switchin' of their tails.
We ought to make arrangements with the
weather bureau, too,
For havin' rain turned on or off, accordin'
as it's due;
It's mighty glorious feelin' to be lookin'
toward the day
When we'll give up all the bothers of our
plain old-fashioned way.
When we'll sit up on fence rail in some
cool an shady nook
An help the corn an Eaters grow by
readin' from book.
We've rolled our shirt sleeves down; no.
body wants to do lick
Until this farm reform has lit at Pohick
on the Crick.
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-24
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Uniformed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
Iaxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only. and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-24
GIRL WAS DELIRIoUs
with Fearful Eczema-Pain, Heat,
and TinKling Were ExcruciattnE-

with Fearful Eczema-Pain, Heat,
and TinEIing Were ExcruciattnE-
Cuticura Acted Like Magic.
can eruption broke out on my daugh-
ter's chest. 1 took her to a doctor,
and he pronounced it to be eczema of a
very bad form. He treated her, but
the disease spread to her back, and
then the whole of her head was affect
ed, and all her hair had to be cut off.
The pain she suffered was excruclat-
ing, and with that and the heat and
tingling her life was almost unbearable.
Occasionally she was delirious and she
did not have q proper hours sleep for
many nights. The second doctor we
tried afforded her just as little relief as
the first. Then 1 purchased Cuticura
Soap, Ointment and Pills, and before
the Ointment was three-quarters I'm
ished every trace Of the disease was
: gone. 1t really seemed like magic. Mrs.
T. w. Hyde, Brentwood, Essex, Eng
land, Mar. 8, 1907"