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What Charcoal Iron Is

THERE seems to be q misunder-
standing IN the Industrial world as
to what is meant by Welsh charcoal
iron.s writes Consul d. w Williams OF
Cardiff, who says that there has been
no charcoal blast furnace operated In
Wales for century and a half
They were shut down one by one on
account of the disappearance OF the for
ests. and the last OF any Importance.
that at Hirwain, near Merthyr-TydhI,
went out OF blast about 1880. But
charcoal iron." used as base for tefne
and tin plate, was made in forges until
decade or two ago. The last forge in
the forest Of Dean was dismantled about
1888. and the last OF any Importance IN
Wales were closed about 1880. The re-
suit is that no pure charcoal iron Is
now made IN Wales. There are many
blast furnaces IN Wales. but none OF
them depend upon native ore. for the
entire quantity mined In 1906 was only
363 tons. The bulk OF the ore Is I'M
ported from Spain. and the ore carry
ing trade forms a large part OF the i'm
port business of the Welsh ports. Fur
ther, all the furnaces in Wales. with
the exception OF those OF one company.
are said to use scrap in the making
of pig iron.
1t is reported. further. that no tin
plates are made from pig iron manufac-
tured in Wales. and to my knowledge
there is only one firm In England which
makes pure charcoal iron sheets and
plates, and this firm at Stourport is said
TO use all of its own product About
two years ago two companies endeav-
ored to revive the manufacture OF char
coal terne plates In Wales in order to
supply an American demand. but the
difficulty OF securing charcoal tin plates
was so great that the attempt was
given up
The degree OF prosperity enjoyed by
the trade IN this country Is dependent
in q measure upon the importation OF
steel from other countries Oddly
enough, the lower price at which these
importations are secured enables the
trade to compete with the foreign man
ufacturers OF tin plate. The imports OF
steel bars and billets into this consular
district during the year 1905 amounted
TO about 146.S40 tons. OF which 80, $40
tons came from the continent and about
$4,000 tons came from the United States.
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The Biggest Mans Tonnage

81 LII bet none OF you folks knew that
] the largest man that ever lived
was born and raised IN North Caro-
lima" said a Tar Heel at the Hoffman
house the other night His existence
and dimensions are vouohsd for IN the
American encyclopedia
His name was Miles Dardsn- Rs was
feet inches high, and IN 1845
weighed s71 pounds. Hs was born IN
North Carolina IN 17ss and died In
Tennessee January 1S. 1887. Until 1883
he was able to 80 about his WORK IN an
active manner. but his weight Increased
so fast that after that ysar when he
wanted to move about he haA to be
hauled IN a two horse wagon n 1889
it is chroniclsd that his coat vas but
toned around three men, each Weighing
more than zoe pounds. who walked to-
gsther IN It down the streets IN Lexing-
ton. n. Q At his death hs II said to
have weighed not less than 1000
pounds. His coffin was feet long, IS
inches deep, 80 inches across the breast.
Is across the head and IA across tho
feet These measurements were taksn
at the time and are matters OF hts
torical record."-New York Press
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with the closest observation in all
emergencies. He was a brilliant math-
ematician. and, standing before the
blackboard, would demonstrate, with
lazy ease, the most difncult proposi-
tions. In general he was totally the
opposite Of Mr.. Porter, but there were
few more useful officers in the ship
than Lazy Maitland"
On the second day after Dicky Fs1-
coner and Roger Thorne had got their
wigging from Captain cambridge, the
Philadelphia was OF the coast OF Min
orca and nearing the towering head
land of Cape de Gate, which rose
sharply from the blue sea The day
was bright and sunny, and a keen
lookout was kept for the Barbary pi-
rates that were known to infest that
coast. Especially was Captain Balm
bridge determined to try to find the
Mesboha, Moroccan cruiser Of %
guns, which, az II was known, had
recently captured an American brig
as prize. and was probably lurking in
that quarter.
On this particular afternoon, while
Mr.. Maitland was illustrating problems
on the blackboard. the midshipmen
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
Best Way to Eat Corn

IT is a clumsy and tedious process to
] score corn with a knife. and the corn
never tastes half as good when scraped
on as when eaten from the cob. but
there is new kind Of corn scorer that
merely Sits the kernels, leaving them
on the cob. so that none Of the flavor
is lost. Moreover. it makes easier eat
ing, leaving fewer hulls between the
teeth, and. OF course, the corn is more
easily digested. since the hulls are
mostly left on the cob.
This new kind OF scorer is not used
in the kitchen. but at the table. 1t is
an attractive little tool that is handed
about, and never fails to attract pleas
ant, surprise. It works very quickly,
raking four rows At once, so that three
strokes will score an ear. It Is
neat little nickel plated object. costing
a quarter and 1t may be had at de-
partment stores. NJ. r. NJ.
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could see. through the open ports IN the
golden afternoon light two vessels
lying under the bold headland which
they were approaching. Both Of these
vessels few the Moorish flag, and one
OF them was evidently q ship OF war. II
was almost certainty that these were
the two vessels for which the frigats
was searching.
This was their hrst sight OF that
piratical flag. and as every eye invol-
UNFAIRLY turned from the blackboard to
the blue and dancing water toward the
suspicious vessel. scarcely a half mile
distant, an electric thrill ran through
the circle Of midshipmen and shons in
their eager faces.
Mr.. Maitland paused a minute or two.
and then drawled. IN his slow, musical
voice:
NO use. young gentlemen A laud-
able curiosity is not encouraged in this
ship. may call myself fellow suf-
ferer with you. because I should like at
this very moment to be On the bridge
and to hear what Captain cambridge
and Mr.. Porter and the watch officer
are talking about. But this lesson VIII
not be interrupted unless there Is a
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As the Philadelphia neared the scene
OF her coming conflicts on the African
coast the midshipmen had hoped that
more leisure. But leisure seemed to be
q word that did not exist in Mr.. Por-
ter's lexicon.
Mr. Porter's right hand man in the
instruction OF the mldshipmen was one
OF the Junior lieutenants, Mr.. Matt
land. He was a slight, handsome, soft
voiced young officer with a girlish pret-
tiness OF face. and his first name. Lu-
cius, was commonly abbreviated to
Lucy" and even TO Lazy" Nobody
grow1ed more at Mr.. Porter's stern rule
than did Mr.. Maitland, and nobody in
the ship was of greater assistance IN
carrying 1t out. Mr.. Maitland had been
known during his whole naval career
as a young man OF large promise but
greater laziness. Mr.. Porter. by some
means known only to himself, con-
trived TO make even the Lazy Matt
land" work, and the further miracle
was related that, after Mr.. Maitland
was forced to work, he actually learned
to like IT.
One of the favorite jokes in the ship
was that Lazy Maitland" had become
a second Mr.. Porter. 1t was even
charged that when the first lieutenant
would have given the midshipmen a
we'll earned rest Lazy Maitland" would
advance new schemes to keep them a
trihe harder at work. Nevertheless
Mr.. Maitland was extremely popular
with the midshipmen.
They secretly admired his grace. his
delicate hands his smartness of dress,
which he maintained in all circum-
stances, his negligent air, combined
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
Bells Going Out OF Style

81 will not be many years" says
clergyman IN the St Louis Globe
Democrat, before bells for church
use viii be almost unknown. Even
now, when a church desires something
to answer the purpose OF the ball thS
trustees do not buy bells, but tubes,
some made OF bell metal. others OF q
composite OF several metals The metal
tubes are hung IN steeDles and struck
with a hammer. They give clear.
full note, just Ike . bell. only more
resonant They never crack with cold
or heat. and what Is q still greater
recommendation. never get out OF tone
There Is q chime In the city with one
or two balls so horribly out OF tune
that they set peoples teeth on edge
Such discord IN 4 chime or metal tubes
would be unknown. aud besides tha
tone IS so much more agreeable than
that OF the bell that any one who evsr
hears tbs two cannot fail TO prefer
the tube. u sounds Ike = great organ
pine. 50 that when one of thase chimes
Is played the impression n that az
a huge organ Tar I'D n gne slZsf
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call to quarters. We viii now proceed
70 this sixth proposition OF Euclid"
The midshipmen and Mr.. Maitland
exchanged sympathetic looks OF dis
appointment, while Mr.. Maitland pro-
ceeded for five minutes longer IN his
soft measured drawL
Then suddenly the rattle OF drum and
the sound OF the bugle were heard call
ing every officer and man to quarters.
Mr. Maitland threw down his chalk and
dashed out OF the door as II he were
shot out Of a gun Every midshipnan
few for HIS arms. which were at hand.
Rank was forgotten and officers and
men came tumbling up the ladders. each
man for himself and the race to the
swift.
Mr.. Porter standing watch in hand at
the head OF the forward ladder on the
gun deck. saw a small dark blue streak
shoot past him and take position at
the first gun on the starboard side. II
was Dicky FaIconer. the first officer to
reach his station on the gun deck
The guns crew appeared like magic.
Bulge lanyard IN hand and a cheerful
grin overspreading his weather beaten
countenance.
(To Be Continued
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men, tnerc Is q sunday morning lnSpec-
tion going on all the time in the ship.
and regulate yourselves accordingly"
The captain nodded. Dicky and Roger
bowed and got out of the door as fast
as they could In the narrow gang
way they stood aside while Mr.. Porter
passed and went on into the cabin.
The captains first words to him
were:
Best set OF midshipnien ever sailed
with, Mr.. Porter. think you deserve
the credit OF It, as you seem to devote
yourself particularly TO their manners
and instruction. It's fortunate you
have done this. because, since we were
obliged to leave the schoolmaster I'll
at Port Mahon. there are few officers
who would have taken up the work
with as much zeal and energy as you
have"
Mr. Porter bowed. He was a silent
man, stern, handsome. and always i'm
maculately dressed. The midshipmen's
nickname for him was "Old Gimlet
Eye" because there was nothing. from
the main truck down to the keelson,
that escaped Mr.. Porter's vigilant eye.
The midshipmen declared that Mr.. Por-
ters eye could bore a hole through
any door IN the ship. and that he knew
what was going on IN the steerage
country when he was taking an obssr-
walton on the forward bridge. First
neutenants. however, like Mr.. Porter
are prime favorites with the command
ing officers.
Captain Bainbridge and Mr.. Porter,
sitting opposite each other with maps
spread out on the table before them.
talked long and earnestly over the un-
dsrtskinG before them.
AS Captain BsInbridge had said, the
schoolmaster for the midshipman had
been obliged to leave the ship, and
Mr.. Porter, IN addition TO his duties as
first lieutenant, had taken upon himself
a kind OF general charge OF the 10 mid
shipmen. His duties were already
heavy, but, by utilizing every moment.
he was able to give the midshipmen not
only e general supervision but much
personal instruction. And the mfdship-
men found that his iron discipline held
IN the schoolroom as rigidly as on the
quarterback. At first they grumbled
at this. but they never questioned It
and IN some way as the weeks passed
on, the class found themselves progress
ing rapidly and always with increasing
ease
The instructions given them were
more technical than the schoolmae-
ter's. and were particularly directed
toward qualifying them for the con-
certed attack upon Tripoli, meant to
humble the power OF the Tripolitau
corsairs forever. These pirates, for
more than 25 years, had pursued their
career OF rapine and plunder unchecked
insolently claiming immunity from
punishment and even levying blackmall
upon the maritime countries of the
world. Europe was embroiled in a stu
psndous warfare at the time, and the
maritime nations, even Great Britain
itself, thought It easier to placate thes,
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robbers and pirates by presents of
money, and even vessels, than to un-
dertake the heavier task Of destroying
them. The United States had followed
this weak and senseless policy UP to
1903, when, realizing the dishonor and
folly of it, a squadron was organized
and sent out to wipe from the seas
these pirate vessels. This expedition
was directed especially against the
Tripolitans, who were the worst of
them all, and it was determined to
crush their power in the stronghold OF
Tripoli itself.
The Philadelphia, fine frigate car
rying 3S guns. was sent out In advance
of the Constitution, which, under the
great Commodore Preble, with a fleet of
auxiliary vessels. was TO follow in
few weeks. Together the two heavy
ships and the smaller vessels were to
unite in destroying the pirates both
on ocean and land. These corsairs,
however, were by no means to be de-
spised either as sea or land fighters,
and the prospect was one OF stern com
sci in the American squadron. 1t was
not only to be a conflict against ships
and forts, but the Tripolitans were
known TO be the most desperate hand
to hand fighters in the world, with little
regard for the rules OF civilized war
fare. Every American officer and man
needed to have all his wits, his courage
and his arms about him when meeting
them.
In consequence Of this characteristic
OF the Tripolitans the midshipmen were
thoroughly trained IN personal attack
and defense. This part OF the prepara-
tion they liked immensely and the daily
fencing lessons and wrestling matches
were like holiday making
It seemed TO Dioky Falconer and
Roger Thorne, when they crawIed into
their hammocks at night, as fS there
during the day. They loved TO have
long, confidential talks together, but
their opportunities for 1t. like that for
goat racing, were small Yet never
was there q happier ship than the
Philadelphia The order, discipline and
industry which was pounded relent-
Iessly into the 10 midshipmen kept
them from paltry disputes and dis
agreeable manners among themselves.
Their recreation time was short, and
they employed 1t in reading and manly
sports. OF wrestling they never got
enough, and this was encouraged by the
two senior midshipmen in the steerage,
Totten and Grey. Dicky Thorne, being
Of an ambitious nature, was in no wise
afraid TO challenge either one Of them
to a friendly bout, either with or with
out gloves. The results were all one
way-Dicky regularly and invariably
got put out OF action, but came up
game and smiling after every encoun-
ter.
Roger Thorne, OF an equally cour-
ageous but more prudent spirit, pre-
ferred to get his experience as wrestler
and fighter where there was more
chance Of his coming out victor.
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The American rights OF the wireless
system invented by Waldsmar Pouls-
sen. a Danish engineer. have been
purchased by Lord Armstrong for the
sum Of 100000. This system is radi-
calIy different from the present ones,
and is said to solve the problem OF in
reference where there are two or
more instruments working In the same
field $3.50 ~t = r
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-23
WATCHES TO MATCH GOWNS
ARE FASHIONABLE AT PRESENT
The New Watch Balls Worn With Princess or Empire Oresses.--
This Small Timepiece Is Little Larger Than 4 Pecan and
Is Studded With Precious Stones---Hsld in Place
by Chain Set With Jewels.

at the end of the bundle In gold set
with diamonds and emera!ds this com
bination %lorgnette and timepiece was
really beautiful. besides being invalu-
able with an opera or theater gown.
| with which any ordinary watch or
lorgnette would be unsuitable.
Parasols for the South and umbrellas
now show handles in which "A small gold
or silver watch is placed. this being
most serviceable for rainy weather.
when to open ones Jacket to get at the
watch in the belt is a decided nuisance.
The same idea is noticeable in the new
est canes, n il now remains to be-
seen whether or not the masculine mind
will discern how very useful such a
cane would be on an afternoon call or
when walking with a gay companion.
for instance, and whether they will take
advantage of all that II oul do for
them and the many times that it would
help them out.
A Watch Instead Of a Chain.
Bracelet watches are, of course, not
new, but in the setting of these brace
let's there are many new designs. There
is also a reversion to the antique wide
gold chain bands, and with link brace
let's studded with diamonds or any
combination OF gems. The bracelet
watch can. in Il way. take the place of
a mans zane watch. for 1t is an easy
matter to play carelessly with the frilI
of ones cuff and at the same time see
whether n has not paid a sufficiently
long call, or whether. when having a
particularly enjoyable time. to be able
to find out the time without giving any
offense.
Newest Of all. however. are the tiny
watches set in seal rings. These are
especially smart for men. az ever the
smallest maxi a rather cumbersome
watch for a womaE
| PirSe and haD watches bnva o1,r,,,,~
been more or less in favor, but this win
ter only the fashion has revived aston
ishingly. and in the new muf purses.
the smart silver card cases and the
gold chain purses and bags there is gen.
orally to be seen a dainty little watch
OF 81 design to fit the purse or bag. In
the jewcled chain purse the watch has
generally Il narrow rim Or border OF
gems the same as those which add SO
much to the beauty Of the purse itself.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-23
H01f- nAD[ n[lODRA1A

There, remarked the bachelor Girl.
holdiiiS out Il newspaper and pointing
10 4 two-column account OF :; fashion,
able divorce. with "A healing in pink
INK. is another case OF masculin.
btildncss-of . husband who couldn't
see his Wife. Why is it," she added. as
the Mere Man bent %languidly 10 glance
at the paper. THAT the most iasclnat-
ing women seem never to he able to
fascinate their hu%sbands-that the wo-
men who have no trouble whatever, BE-
fore marriage. in holding a dozen men
at their feet. always seem To have the
most trouble after marriage in hold
ing one man there"
Perhaps that's why" suggested Inc
Mere Man tentatively.
"What@'
They try to hold them at their feet.
You can't hold Il man by holding him
down. and the Mere Man took out his
pipe with the air of having settled the
question.
NO" reflected the Bachelor Girl sar-
:~asticaly, you can do it much better
oy holding him-off."
"A woman.' continued the Mere Man.
2~iacidiy ignoring the %insinuation. "whu.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-23

person who drops IA dinner plate on its
head. \ woman can't get devotion or
anything else out of a husband by
lighting for it"
No" agreed the Bachelor Girl spirit
cfly. but Il china doll with a patent
sInil,. and a mechanical heart can get
anything on earth she wants out of
him. just by sitting up and speaking
for it. like Il pet dog or a trained mon
key"
Well protested the Mere Man,
shifting nervously in his chair, ''she's
so comfortable. She doesn't run home
To mamma, nor lock you out, nor make
Il fuss over you"
"Of course not" assented the Rach-
elor Girl scornfully. And a man. like
y cat. detests being made a fuss over.
He likes To be loved and admired at a
distance and prayed to and burned in
cense before. like a Chinese joss. You
may PROSTATE yourself at his feet
but don't get on them!" n she gave
he red silk pillow a spiteful little
punch behind her head
Aud don't try to keep him under
yours" added the Mere Man, warming
~. AT least don't try to do 1T by
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-23

weeping and ~faintins and running
rome ~ mother. You may sob him
INTO apparent regret. but you can't
sob Him into true repentance. You
nay make him run from II whizzing
plate OF a broomllandlc. but you can't
make him run in the right direction"
ana YOU may faint" rejoined the
t';.cheicr Girl, bitterly. until you are
l!ilr IN the face. without ever stirring
ms soul beyond the point of fetch
'ilS you a glass of wafer and the bromo
setter. The masculine soul has a strip
% Woo in it somewhere that nothing
can pierce. Instead of being touched
or distracted by the sight of a wife in
Il ut of nerves or hysteria, he sits off
ana oolks III her as he would at a play
mat bored him. His one emotion is a
passionate wonder as to when 1t will
al DC over. And when it is over, he
merely brelthes n sigh of relief and
immediately proceeds to step on ner
nlsnity or her sensibilities again and
But he can't help it," interrupted
me Mere Man desperately. "A touchy
Wiie Is like a tea table with a lot of
emma on 1t, always in the way, always
being upset or iostled or hit against.
me only thing to do with 10Th of them
is To avoid them as much as possible
as husbands always do" he added
with II chuckle.
Yes" assented the Bachelor Girl
coldiy. running away from trouble or
a wife Is mans favorite pastime."
AS for that" retortcd the Mere
Man. when you come to think of it,
there's nothing particularly fascinat-
ing about a streaky face. wet eyes and
a few drops of salt water trfckling
down your nose"
Mo-" sighed the Bachelor Girl
thoushtfully. and at best "a fainting
spell can only make a ma pity o
wnlch asnt really what you want
added the Mere Man. never hit his
conscience but his vanity"
That's it," cried the Bachelor Girl
waving the red silk pillow dramatically,
III you want to fling something at a
man That will find its way clear down
through his conceit and his digestion
to his heart. don't fling a plate or re-
tort. fling him a smile of Indifference,
II you want to shatter something, shat
ter mis- esotism. Don't let him think
you care enough about him to quarrel
WIN MIN, or are enough interested in
what he says or does to bother about
IT,"
Exactly" agree the Mere Man ad-
mirinSly. The greatest actresses nev.
err spu;ter and rant. They reserve
their emotions for important moments
l once knew a woman who said she
never had cried before her husband In
her life: she was saving her first tears
TOR something that she couldn't get by
a smile" ~
"Well?" inquired the Bachelor Girl
as the Mere Man paused.
she never found it," he returned
triumphantly.
Poor thing!" exclaimed the Bachelor
Girl sympathetically.
what The tobacco with which he
was ming ms pipe slipped between the
happy"