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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Radium I'm the SimpIon Tunnel.

Prof. Jolly, who made a geological ex-
animation of the stones and the debris
collected during the construction of the
Simplon tunnel, reports that he has
found rich traces of radium, indicating
larger deposits than have yet been dis
covered elsewhere in Europe. He be-
lieves that the existence of so much
radium caused the abnormal heat de-
veloped in the construction of the tun-
mel. He is continuing his researches.
Although scientists believe that ra-
dunn, discovered by Nine. Curie in
1902, is widely distributed ove the
world in minute quantities. the present
principal source is the pitchblende of
Joachimsthal, North Bavaria, where a
few grains of radium appear in a ton
of pitchblende. A pound of radium, If
1t could be bought, would cost about
5000, 900.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
a GROWN or FAITH
CHAPTER yI.-(Continued.>

- Llk
The pursuing Romeo had found himself
looking right into the eyes of Lionel
Leigh-eyes which flashed indignant fire :;
yet the fair-haired gentleman continued
to laugh boisterously.
What in the world brought you here
tonight asked Lionel suddenly. Are
you rot engaged to Miss Jane Wilkinson,
who will have thirty thousand a year,
who loves you, and whom you did not
meet this evening, although the poo child
appeared on the wall"
Poor little thing! Well, to tell you
the truth, ~iInpecuniosity IS TO blame for
the whole. You saw the state of my ex-
chequer at the Black Wolf last night,
after the dinner? Well, that state is
not changed. 1 had relied on receiving
a check this very day, and | received 1t
not. The postman passed-actually pass
ed the Black Wolf and left nothing with
in its ancient portals for man, woman or
child"
But what do you want with Miss
Wycherly?'
Want the same as you do want to
marry her. Colonel Wycherly can give
his daughter estates to the value OF nine
IL thousand a year"
very possibly"
II had seen this little beauty last Sun
day, stepping into the grand Wycherly
carriage, at the door of the abbey at Ab-
botshold. whittier she had driven In TO
service, attended by the veriest she-drag-
on of a governess. Poor Jenny toppled
from her throne in my faithful heart,
where she had sat in state ever since last
autumn. Then, when | found out that
Ella Wycherly w.s rich in other gifts
than ripe. red lips and roguish dark eyes,
why. l did not des pair when the postman
brought no check. 1 walked over here, l
.r~econnoitered she appeared at a window,
she called to me, and hen l approached,
she addressed me as Mr.. Calthorpe. On
it is the richest joke, Do you know
who / am, my dear fellow? The old.
crooked Earl of Berry, is my uncle, and
Arthur Calthorpe is my twin brother ne
does me out Of the estates and titles only
by the space of one haif-hour- Fact"
And now Lionel remembered that when
he had met Miss wycherly with Mr.. Cal
thorpe in the drive, he had been struck
by that gentleman's resemblance to some
one. though he could not tell whom.
$50 she called you Calthorpe!"
"She did, my dear fellow and it strikes
me you and l will find mine admirable
brother in the way. The pretty creature
Is fascinated with Arthur. Come on, now,
10 the 'Wycherly Arms There is cheer
full warmth by the rudy blaze; there
will be village gossip, and village waggery
to amuse US, and a little man who sings
The Village Blacksmith so excruciat-
ingly out of tune it's worth a guinea to
hear him."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Little About Everythinr.

Hamilton, Ohio, has 60-cent gas.
Fish live in the ocean at a depth Of
$4,000 feet.
The bank of England property COW
ers over two acres.
Japan gets $4,000 recruits yearly
for her regular army.
With most men the beard is strong
est on the right side.
Johns Hopkins University has a ther-
mometer worth $4,000.
Electric light was first exhibited out
side b Gaiety Theater, Aug. 2, 1864
Gold fish originally came from China
and the first were sent to England in
1861.
One couple out of n thousand live 10
celebrate their golden wedding anni-
versary.
The growth OF girls is greatest in
their fifteenth year; of boys in their
seventeenth.
Scenery was first introduced into
theaters by the famous lingo Jones, in
January of 1905.
By the a%utogenous method two sheets
of metal may be welded by placing
their edges and following the seam
with a blowpipe. Seamless" copper
and steel vessels may be made by iorm-
ing the body and ends separately and
tracing the joints with the blowpipe.
When the electrical project of the
Southern Pacific road is carried out ID
will cover 136 miles over a mountain
division, accommodating all the freight
and passenger traffic of the Union Pa
ci8, between Central California and
the East In eighty-three miles 1t rises
1000 feet and is full Of sharp curves
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Divide Bed for Children.

Here is a simple contrivance which
takes the place of separate beds for
children. Take an old soft comforter
which can be easily washed and roll it
tie long way SO that it will reach from
the head TO the foot of the bed. At
night place this roll down the center
Of the bed, between the sheets. letting
it also separate the pillows. The chill
dren are thus entirely separated.
though one set Of covers does for both.
The covers can be pinned to the roll
with large safety pins TO keep them
from slipping. The roll prevents the
motions of one child from disturbing
the other. holds the covers in place.
and gives the little ones something soft
to ~"snuggle up" TO. Each child is prac-
tically alone in a bed by itself.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
For Your Photo.

If you have a good figure, take care
to preserve a clear outline. If not,
never be taken full-length.
Much jewelry is a mistake. But one
or two really good things look very
well. A fine string of pearls is always
safe to wear.
Avoid violent contrasts in color or
light and shade in your attire. Plain
colors are best for gowns and draperies
usually come out much better than
frills inc iounces.
Wear the sort of dress you usually
do. You can't make a bigger mistake
than to don some sort of get-up that
you're totally unaccustomed to. If
you're in the habit of wearing a stiff
collar, don't so and get photographed
in q fichu.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

"And you say when the heiress be-
came the wife Of the foreign nobleman
it was a shower wedding"
II should say SO. The bride wore a
shower bouquet"
Eyes"
"And then there vas q shower of
rice"
MY"
Followed by a shower Of congratu.
lations and old Shoes"
well! Well! And how did 1t end
up?'
Very embarrassing all around. The
nobleman's creditors came around and
resented a shower of bills"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
CHAPTER VIII.

The days rolled Al, and the brilliant
18th of December drew nearer and nearer
that seventh of the month, when the
splendor of Beryl Court was to blaze
forth over the whole wide county. Never
had such magnificent preparations for a
fete taken place within the memory of
one single inhabitant in that part of Eng
land.
Arthur C~althorpe was a young gentle
with artistic tastes and a love OF
sh expenditure. He was heir TO the
4arldom; and his old uncle refused him
nothing. He it was who gave the orders.
and devised the decorations, and busted
himself with invitations to the numerous
guests.
December came in, hard, bright and
frosty, with icicles on the trees, and
skaters on the pond, and a clear, pierre
ing, rariied air. There was excitement
in nearly every house within ten miles of
Beryl Court. The doctors daughters and
the clergyman's daughters were all invit-
ed. Young hearts beat, and young eyes
sparkled; tongues, young and old, chat.
ted volubly.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Fatal Explanations.

Nothing is more fatal to friendly re-
lations than complaints and %reproaches
and demands for explanations. People
must be judged in the Wilderness Of
their conduct. A thousand subtle infiu-
ences, unexpected and unforeseen events,
have their action and reaction on life.
\ thousand things occur that can nei-
Their be analysed nor defined. Many a
temporary alienation is effectively over
come by silence. Reproaches, question
ings. but widen the gulf. Leaving it
aloney taking up other interests and
ideas, bridge it over.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
To 81 a Floor.

A cheap stain for floors is made by
dissolving ) cents worth of perman-
ganate of potash in a pint of water. 1t
is easy to find exactly the shade one
needs, and the darker the tint required
Probably two will be enough for most
people. for very dark staining does not
look we'll with the light wall papers
and white paint which are 10Y so much
I'm vogue.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
To Detect watered MILK.

A simple and effective test to deter
mine whether water is present in milk
may be made with an ordinary knitting
needle il the needle is bright and well
polished.
Dip the needle into the milk and
quickly withdraw it in an upright posi-
ton. According to Suburban Life if
the milk contains only n small quantity
Of water this will prevent wen n drop
of milk adhering TO the needle.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

Speaking of the dangers of excessive
coffee drinking, an authority says moth
ing will so quickly and thoroughly take
coffee from the system as TO drink
plenty of water through the day. a
half an hour after breakfast a glass
tul should he drunk, and very soon an
other glassful. Three should be taken
in this way through the morning, not
drinking any later than half an hour
before luncheon. Half an hour after
luncheon the water cure may be begun
again, until, from breakfast to late
dinner or supper, at least a quart has
been taken. In this way the system Is
flushed and much deleterious matter is
removed in natural ways.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

The theory now is that blankets must
be washed instead of dry cleaned TO
be healthy. TO have them soft as new
make a soapy suds in a half tub of
warm water by using one-Ealf cup of
washing powder and soak a blanket in
it for half an hour; then simply nov
it around and rub the soiled spots {;
rinse i'm warm water of the same tenn
perature and hang up in a warm place
or sunshiny outdoor air.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

eff a man loses his pocketbook,"
said the moralizer, "he thinks the chap
who finds it is no better than a thief
If he doesn't return it"
"Yes," rejoined the demoralizer, "but
IL he finds some other fellows pocket
Rockwell, 1t ome like pulling teeth
TO give IL I'D"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

to prevent the hat from slipping out of
position, a Pennsylvania woman has in
vented the hat fastener shown in the
illustration. Her object was to provide
a clasp which will securely engage the
ing the hat in proper position by the
aid of the ordinary hat pin. OF course,
the clasp is invisible when the hat is
pinned in position. The fastener is
made of rubber or celluloid.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Drying the Hands

After washing. when the weather is
cold. tie operation of drying can not be
too thoroughly performed. Many wom-
Ell take the wise %precaution Of rubbing
a little oatmeal powder or almond meal
over the backs of the hands. the fine
powder absorbing any suspicion of
moisture which may not have been re.
moved by means of the towel.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

A gift for an invalid tLat costs a
small sum is a half dozen doilies meas
uring seven inches square that are cut
from the better parts of old, fine din
ner napkins. They are fringed all
around, the fringe secured by a loose
buttonhole stitch, and are used in a
number of ways, such as a towel for
wiping q spoon, as a cover for q glass,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Pattern Department
UP.TO-DATE DESIGNS FOR
THE HOME DRESSMAKER
-
blouse Waist.

The pretty, dressy waist hat al be
opened at the front is n for which
many women are searching, and here
is a model that includes that feature,
while it is essentially smart and at
tractive. In this case it is made Of
Natter blue cashmere with trimming
of taffeta and chemisette of cream col
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Milk Sfnrch.

Use skim milk for starch. Take
sweet milk that has stood long enough.
for all the cream to separate, skim.
and use milk for starching black under
skirts, dark red percales, etc. Iron on
yrong side. The articles will have the
lme stiffness as when new.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Unread

When basting or tying a comforter,
.r when much thread is needed in sew
ing anything. place the spool in a ma
chine drawer or any empty vessel,
thread the needle without breaking the
thread off, and begin your sewing.
Yards and yards of thread may be used
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

There is no skirt better liked or more
generally in demand than the simple
five-gored one. 1T is always graceful.
ii is very generally becoming. and with
al it involves very little trouble in the
making. Just now it is especially well
liked for wear beneath the long and
half long coats that are so fashionable
This one is made of one of the new
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

heads. The ordi-
nary long hat pins
won't do ii. In
fact. the n
invariably t a k c S
advantage of reid
justing the hat TO
its proper position
whenever she sees a
looking glass. Real
Realizing that some
iZing that some
thing besides TIE
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Olive Oil PoIiShas

BY pouring Il little olive oil over a
eoft linen cloth and gently rubbing over
surface of mahogany furniture, the
white. covering caused by dampness,
also all dust. is removed and leaves the
furniture as clear as a mirror, and
saves having it polished.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

"Why didn't you knock at that mans
door," asked Fate.
IL did," replied Fortune, "but he
was too busy snoring to pull the latch
string"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
The AntOinete Rume.
full fruit acid

The newest waits show many varia-
tons Of the Antoinette ruflle. The one
on the left is made of lawn and lawn
ender and the edge appliqued upon a
val. lace insertion, which connects it
with the plain lawn. The other is
of sheer linen lawn, with hand embroi-
dered collar and cuffs.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

policeman, that rufian took my
wife's arm"
"All right, sir; we'll search him ut
the station."--Purch.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
III Artists Brush.

mfr. De Jones said l was a perfect
picture" said the first dear girl.
Yes" rejoined dear girl No. 2. "He
asked me If your maid wasn't a pro-
fessional painter"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

Il serviette when partakirg of a little
fruit or other light refresEment and
even for cleaning s~pectacles. The in
valid would be delighted with them.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

,orgh-inished cheviots in a very beau
tiful shade of royal blue and is sim
ply stitched with bedding silk. The
model is appropriate for every suitins
and skirting material, however, and
will be found satisfactory in n and
in all.
The above pattern will be mailed te
your address on receipt OF 10 cents
Send az orders to the Pattern Depart
ment of this paper. Be sure to give
both the number and size of pattern
wanted, and write very plainly. Fos
convenience. write your order on thu
following coupon:
Order Coupon
No. 5S47.
SIZE ............
........
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

without breaking the thread, rethread-
ing the needle and knotting the ends
and much time is saved.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Prevents Hat Slipping.

Men often wonder how the fair sex
are able to keep those large, broad hats
with long, flowing plumes, on their
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27

ored lace, bat it will be found charm
ing for silk and wool materials and for
almost everything seasonable. 1t is pc
culiarly well adapted to the entire
gown, for which voile, henrietta cloth,
wool batiste and the like are desirable,
while it also suits the odd blouse adj
mirably well, and utilized in'this way
is admirable both for the plain and
plaid t~affetas, and also for the thinner
and lighter embroidered nets and chif-
fons that are so much in vogue. The
little vest portion is a feature and an
attractive one and sleeves can be made
longer Oh shorter as liked. The waist
is made with a fitted lining, which is
closed at the center front, and itself
consists of fronts, back, chemisette and
vest portions.
The above pattern Will be mailed to
your address on receipt Of 10 cents
Send all orders to the Pattern Depart
ment of this paper. Be sure to give
both the number and size of pattern
wanted, and write very plainly. For
convenience, write your order on the
following coupon:
Order Coupon
No. 1851.
SIZE ....-....-..
NAME 49,.
ADDRESS
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-27
Frozen Hands and Feet.

Hold in kerosene (coal oil) until the
blood circulates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-31
AMERICANS WELL
 RECEIVED AT AMOY

Annoy, China, October 3o.-Rear Admiral Emory, commanding the second squadron of the United States Atlantic fleet, came ashore this afternoon and made a formal call on Prince Yu Long and Lian Tun- Yen, vice president of the foreign board who are representing the imperial gov- ernment in the reception of the Amer jeans. Later 1900 men of the fleet and 124 officers landed No special programme had been arranged for their entertain ment and the men spent the time wander ing about the temple and the reception grounds. The places most frequented by the Americans were the bazaar and the branch of the Young Mems Christian as sociation. The postoffice and the offices of the exchanges were swamped with work and the student interpreters were in constant demand The iIluminations of the fleet this evening were the cause of the greatest wonder and admiration of the Chinese This evening 124 officers of the fleet were entertained at dinner by the imperial Chinese commissioners and the reception committee of Chinese, The menu was native. The dining room was beautifully decorated with flowers and dwarfed trees which had been trained in fantastic shapes to represent flower boats, men, deer pagodas, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-31
ReeH0Ot Lake Murder
 Mystery Is Revealed
Governor Paersons Efforts Are Crowned With Success and He Announces That the Authorities Know Who Killed Captain Rankin and the Proof Will Be Presented
 to Court at the Proper Time.

Camp Nemo. Reelfoot Lake, Tenn, De- tober 3o-"We know who fired the shot and who put the rope around Rankins neck" said Governor Patterson in a state ment this afternoon, just before his de- parture for Union City where a special grand jury is Investigating the night rider depredations in this section, which cuminated recently in the murder of Capt. Quentin Rankin. The governor in his statement said:
 sThe proof which has thus far developed is positive as to the guilt of some of the men under arrest and duplicates many others. This will all be presented to the court at the proper time and long step has been taken to discover and suppress lawlessness in this region. Conditions have been extremely bad, the night riders going from one lawless act to another until the culmination came with the mur- der of Captain Rankin and the attempted murder Of Colonel Taylor. We know who fired the shot and who put the rope around Rankin's neck. The number of men actually at the killing was prob ably not more than To- while some stood guard and others held the horses. The whole number engaged in the undertaking did not exceed %. The inquiry will be further prosecuted and the state will have ample evidence to convict
 It is learned that Frank Ferriner's con- fession was full and complete; that he says he was with the men who took Ran kin and Taylor to the bank of the slough; that he told the name of the man who pulled the rope lifting tine mobs victim into the air and the name of the man who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-31
BOMBSHELL DROPS INTO
 THE REPUBLICAN CAMP

lespie, "that Rockefeller, the head of the Standard Oil trust, and Carnegie, the head of the steel trust. are simply declaring for the interests they represent.
 ''rhe steel trust has not only been entire ly unmolested by this administration, but received the permission of the President to unlawfully absorb a competitor. There have been some efforts to stop rebates and discriminations as to the Standard oil interests, but this effort is as much in behalf of the Standard oil as against it. The administration has taken no steps whatever against the Standard Oil com pany as a monopoly. It Is that feature of 1t that curses the American people, just like the monopoly enjoyed by the steel trust.
 MT. Rockefeller's statement unques- tionably means millions for the benefit of the republican campaign fund. It is command to Standard Oil agents and em- ployes to work for and contribute to the republican campaign fund, and Carnegie declaration will have practically the same effect with the steel trust agents and em- ployes. That is why both these declara- tions are made at this critical period when immense sums of money are to be used.
 'The republicans are now claiming that it is Rockefelers hostility" to the re- publican party that has caused him to come out for Taft. They hope to counter act for odium which attaches to them through MT. Rockefeller's support. This is an insult to the intelligence of the American voter for there is not one who does not know that the republican party is the direct and responsive agent of the Standard oil trust and the steel trust"
 MT. Gillespie concluded:
 MT Rockefeller would finance the en- tire republican campaign if it becomes necessary" w. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-31

Washington, October Especial )-The interview with John D. Rockefeller in New York last night in which the head or the Standard oil company comes out for the candidacy of Judge Taft has caused consternation in republican circles here from the President down. The crux Of the situation in that the republican party k w1iiug to accept Standard oil money, but following it's policy of withholding the names of subscribers to its campaign fund it is in a panic over Rockefeller aVopting the democratic policy of pub- licity.
 Rockefeller is being likened to Burchard and his interview to the unguarded state ment which caused the defeat of James G. Blaine. Already the republican press, alarmed at the defiant stand taken by the head of the Standard Oil company, is de- claring that 1t was issued with the inten- tion of injuring the candidacy of Taft. The announcement of Mir. Rockefeller is seized upon with avidity by democratic politicians at headquarters here They declare that the enormous funds which they have reason to believe have been handed over by the Standard Oil com pany may be more than offset by the knowledge of their source.
 Representative Gillespie of Texas who was at democratic headquarters today, believes that the Rockefeller statement with that of Carnegie means the election of the democratic ticket.
 MT. Rockefeller has said he is going to vote, and this ought to indicate to every patriotic American citizen how he ought to vote" said Mir. Gillespie tonight. Ut is perfectly evident" continued MT. Gil-