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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-06-18
TRY ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES
The Electric Locomotives viii Be Used to
Haul Trains Thru Tunnel Today

All the arrangements have been per
fected and the first trial of the electric
locomotives for hauling trains thru the
Cascade tunnel will be made today. II
the trial proves successful, as those in
charge have no doubt it will, all trains
will from this time on be drawn thru
the tunnel by electricity.
Many accidents have occurred and
many lives have been lost in the tun-
mel. 1t has always been considered,
if not dangerous, at least very disagree
able to go thru this long black hole
under the Cascade mountains, which is
almost three miles long, on account Of
the gas and smoke. Several years ago
a passenger train loaded with human
freight stalled near the center of the
tunnel and both the engineer and fire.
man were overcome by the gas. In
one of the coaches, riding as passen-
ger, was Dave Abbott, whose father re-
sides here. At that time Dave was
only fireman, but he was familiar with
the tunnel, and when the train stalled
he knew what was the matter and he
had the presence Of mind to get out Of
the coach and crawl on his hands and
knees in the small space on the floor
of the tunnel between the wheels and
the walls to the engine. Once in the
engine all he had to do was release the
air and the train ran out OF the tunnel.
For this act Of heroism the passengers
made up a substantial sum to show
their appreciation and the railroad
promptly advanced Mr.. Abbott to a
full fedged engineer. He is now run
ming an engine on the coast lines.
The use OF electricity will leave the
tunnel free Of smoke and gas and make
travel thru it as safe and free from in
convenience as any other portion Of
the road.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-06-18
Leavenworth, WASH, Friday, June IS, 1909.
WELL KNOWN ENGINEERS KILLED
Both Formerly Lived iere-killed in a
Head On Collision Near Van
oouver, B. c.

The following account Of the death
OF two locomotive engineers on the
10th inst. is from a daily paper. Nc
Pheters lived here until two years ago,
when he moved to Seattle. Nicholl
run into this town several years ago
and in an accident which occurred near
Monroe, IS years ago, one of his legs
was so badly crushed that DR.. Hoxsey,
Of this place amputated it below the
knee.
The collision which caused the death
Of the two men mentioned and also oi
Fireman E. Holcom occurred on the
Great Northern, on the 10th instant,
near Barnaby, five miles out Of Van
couver:
The trains in collision were No. 274,
which left Seattle at $3.50 O'Clock
in the morning for Vancouver and
which was due at $3.50, and local
train bound for Ladner, which left
Vancouver at 2:45.
The Ladner train was delayed in
leaving Vancouver by the draw being
open at the False creek bridge. Five
minutes late, it was just entering
Wolfs siding when the Vancouver
bound train thundered around the
curve. The locomotives were smashed
in the head-on impact. The fireman
OF the Ladner train jumped and his
life was saved. Engineer Bob Nicholl,
of the Ladner train, was killed out
right. He had a few minutes before
obtained leave for a vacation to begin
on Friday.
Engineer McPheters of Seattle, took
the place of Engineer McCabe on the
fatal run last Thursday. The name of
the dead fireman could not be learned.
Bill Curtis, who was riding in the cab
Of the Ladner engine, was probably
fatally hurt. The cars were not badly
demolished. Two women were badly
shaken up and were taken to the hos
pital. One other passenger, man,
was also badly injured.
Conductor flanagan, Of the Seattle
train, was so badly injured internally
that he had to be taken to the hospital,
but will probably recover.
Engineer McPheters appeared to be-
lieve that he had clear track to Van
couver. The injured were brought
to Vancouver on a special train at six
O'Clock.
Bill Curtiss was a student engineer
making his first trip. He was cut and
bruised and his right wrist sprained.
This was the second occasion on which
Engineer McCabe had laid off for a
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-06-18
THE CUBS MEET DEFEAT
Rotten Ball Playing Loses Last Sundays
Game BY Score Of to

Of all the boneheaded ball playing
that has been seen here this season
last Sundays game was the worst. At
all events Leavenworth should have
won the game. Lee pitched wonder
full ball, striking out II men and al
lowing only five scattered hits. AT
one period in the game it looked as
though he was going to blow up, when
he passed two men to first on balls, at
one time walking in run. The big
fellow" soon recovered and got back
into the game. Had he received the
support that he has been accustomed
to receiving the score would undoubt-
edly have been different.
Ford started the rumpus in the early
part of the game by wild throw over
1st base. Then things began to hap
pen, the whole infeld began booting
the ball and throwing wild. While
this nice work was going on the visi-
ting team kept sending men over the
plate at such regular intervals that it
looked as though it would be impos-
sible to ever catch them, which finally
proved the case.
A jangle in the lst inning over one
of Umpire Smokers DECISIONS, came
near ending the game then and there.
Wenatchee called for a new umpire
which after considerable rag chewing
was finally granted, George Blocksedge
taking Smokers place.
At the opening of the 9th inning
the score stood 9 to 4. The cubs
started weak rally, scoring three runs
but were unable to get the other two
necessary to tie the score. Peltier
came to the bat with two men out
and popped up high foul which was
easily captured, ending the game.
The cubs will play return game with
the Wenatchee team next Sunday in
the Red Apple town.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-06-18

day and escaped a wreck. Fireman
Blondeau, on the Ladner train, suffered
a cut on the lip.
Fireman Holcomb is a cousin Of
Pearl Holcomb, of Wenatchee.
The burial of McPheters occurred at
Seattle on Sunday last under the direc-
ton of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers. An unusually large con-
course of friends followed the remains
to the last resting place.
Those going from this place to
attend the funeral were J. c. Davis
and wife, R. o. Miles, E. w. Ross
and AL Meisner.
Stillman Miller was in Leavenworth
Sunday, visiting friends.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-06-18

Charles Meeker and Miss Barbara
Miller were united in marriage at the
home of the BRIDES parents, at Peshas-
tin, last Friday evening. The Echo
extends congratulations and wishes the
newly married couple unalloyed happi-
ness,
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-06-18

A large party of Wenatchee people
are expected to join the Wenatchee
Valley & Northern railway excursion
Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Care of Cut Flowers.

Many people have the knack of keeping cut flowers a long time and still have them fresh-looking. Not all have the same method, and, of course, different flowers require different treatment. A woman, whose success in preserving cut flowers is pronounced, tells a few things she has learned from her own experience.
 Carnations, she says, are, perhaps, the flowers which will remain fresh longest. As soon as they come from the florist S, if the stems look a bit withered at the bottom, clip them again to be sure that the pores are well open Cut them slant ing-wlse, for then more of the inside of the sem is exposed to the water. Put them in vases sufficiently deep so that the stems will be we'll immersed in the water.
 Every night the flowers should be taken from the water, the stems clipped-slant- ing-wise again-and the vases emptied and refilled. The flowers should be set in a cool place for the night.
 However all this care will avail but little if the vases are not perfectly clean There Is nothing so deadly to flowers as to have the water contaminated by dust or foreign matter lodged on the inside of a vase. It is always well to take the precaution of rinsing out vase before putting flowers in It. Many people find a tiny piece of charcoal added to the water efficacious, while others put in a pinch of salt.
 Roses should be treated in much the same way as carnations. It is well to spray the flowers at night after changing the water In the vases.
 Mignonette Is one of the flowers that makes daily care of the vases imperative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
BEAUTIFUL HAIR FROM
 A HOMEMADE TONIC

Every woman desires beautiful hair ana a good tonic Is just as much a necessary adjunct to the toilet as is soap or tooth powder. But good hair tonics are ex- pensive. Here is a recipe for q home made preparation that win give as good or better results than tho hlghest-priced ready-made tonies and not cost half as much. Mix half a pint of alcohol with half pint of water add an ounce of Beta-QuinoL Simply shake well together and your tonic is ready for use If you prefer you can use pint of imported bay rum instead of the alcohol and water. Beta-Q -Quinol used daily will give vitality. health and attraciiveness to the hair. Any woman who appreciates the value of lux uriant, soft and glossy hair cannot af- ford to be without this almost magical qunine hair tonic. Any druggist will sell you the Beta-Quinol and alcohol or bay rum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Care of the Sewing Machine.

It is always hindrance not to have the sewing machine in the best of running order This is especially so when one has a seamstress in the house. Not nearly so much work can be accomplished with a dirty sewing machine as with clean one, and the quality of the work done on d machine which is not clean does not com pare at all favorably with what might be turned out under different circumstances. It sa true economy to keep the machine in good shape
 q. machine which has stood unused for several weeks is sure to need attention. The oil thickens and lint and dust get into the parts.
 Try running such a disused machine and see if the needle moves as freely as it might. The chances are very great that the stel plats lying between the presser foot and the shuttle below are clogged. Take a hairpin or a fine crochet hook and pick out the foreign matter as carefully as possible. cloth dipped in kerosene is excellent for cutting the gummed oil, but the lint and dust require other treatment A fresh brush, such as is used for mucilage will be found help ful in removing the Int
 Go over every part of the machine most carefully. Remove the belt and lift up the head of the machine. Remove every bit of forign matter that can be reached Then wipe it off everywhre with the rag moistened with kerosene. When quite clean, oil the machin thoroughly, using only the best of machine oil. Let the machine stand for half an hour or longer and then run it little. The difference in the action will be a pleasant surprise.
 The last thing before returning the cover to the machine. wipe off every par ticle of oil. Always leave a piece of cloth under the presser foot. This will save wear on the machine. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
FIoatlnu Upside Down

An amusing incident, which might have been tragical one, occurred dur ing the building of the lighthouse on Minot's ledge, says the Boston Trans cript. Tremendous difficulties were en- countered, for the rock is only visible at low tide and then Is so covered with slippery sea moss as to make 1t extreme ly difficult to keep a footing. The difh- culty of fitting stones held aloft on a swinging crane while the waves were dashing round the workmen's legs can well be imagined. Lots of hammers and tools were swept from the rock and lost, One of the workmen, more inventive than the others. conceived the brilliant idea not only of wearing a life belt. but of tying his hammer to his wrist. It seemed so good a plan that all the rest of the men promptly copied it. Tho best plans, however have their draw backs, and their enthusiasm for this one was considerably cooled when its inventor was washed off the rock by a breaker. The heavy hammer tied to his wrist pulled him head downward, and, though the life belt kept him upon the surface, nothing could be seen of the unfortunate man but his legs kick inga above the water. He was rescued, but with the greatest difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Latest in Perfumes.

After all, the most difficult thing for the perfumers Is to find new combinations In perfumes. The perfumer is in a way ike the composer of music who has only few notes at his disposal And yet out of these must come the entire gamut or voluptuous pleasure of which the ol- factory nerve is capable. Every one knows the immense hit made with the ''Trene Incarnat" of Piver and the "Ideaf' of Houbigant Some of the recent or new styles in perfumes are the 'Bou- quet Greuze" of Lubin, the "Eillet du Roy of Houbigant, the "Jardin de Mon Cure" of Guerlain, the "Violette du Tzar'' of Legrand and the "Gloire de Paris Of Roger ct Gallet.
 In the matter of toilet waters the Eau de Cologne seems to have been busted In favor of "Alcool Lavende," which IS simply refined alcohol perfumed With the essence of lavender. The use of either one of these for a rub in the morning when rising is not an affection but or the greatest medicinal value to the skin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
Doctors Say There Is Harmless, Safe and Sure Way to Re-
 move 1t.
Making the Assertion That It Is the Only Successful Method of Re-
 moving Hair"

Every woman who is afflicted with superfiuous hair will undoubtedly be glad to know that there Is one proper and logical method of getting rid of this most annoying and embarrassing disagreement
 The best authorities in the medical profession agree that De Miracle will destroy hair successfully, although here are many Oth CT unreliable things which claim to do 1t. The success which has attended this preparation as @ means of removing hair Is based upon the method by which it works. It Is a purely scientific principle and totally different from the pastes and powders and other remedies which simply break off the hair in the same way that the razor does making the hair when it grows out again heavier than before. f-
 As far as the electric needle or X-ray is concerned, both are not only unsat- isfactory, but dangerous as well. The scars and burns of the electric needle last for a lifetime and the dangers of the x-ray are indeed serious.
 De Miracle may be used without any inconvenience or danger of any kind. The method by which it removes hair should not be classed or compared with that of the fake free treatments which are advertised so extensively In the newspapers.
 Don't forget, after you have used worthless connections it will be harder to remove the hair.
 Remember, De Miracle Is the only method for removing hair which is lndorsed by physicians, surgeons, der matologfsts, medical journals and prominent magazines.
 We will send you absolutely free in plain sealed envelope a 54-page booklet, containing full information As well as testimonials of prom lnent physicians, surgeons, dermatol- ogists, medical journals and the prin- cipaI ma gazines. You should read this booklet before you try anything. 1t treats the bject exhaustively. Write to the DE MIRACLE CHEMICAL CO, Desk s7, 1903 Park avenue. New York, simply saying you want this book let, and 1t will be mailed sealed at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
HOW I MADE
 MY HAIR GROW
Woman With MarveIousIy Beautiful Hair Gives Simple Home Prescrip- tion Which She Used With Most Remarkable Results.

l was greatly troubled with dandrufe and failing hair. l tried many adver- tised hair preparations and various pre- scriptions, but they all signally failed, many ot them made my hair greasy so it was impossible to comb 1t or do it up properly. | think that many of the things l tried were positively injurious and from my own experience 1 cannot too strongly caution you against using prep- aratlons containing wood alcohol and oth- CT poisonous substances. 1 believe they injure the roots of the hair. After my long list of failures l finally found a sim pie prescription which I used with most remarkable results, sand l can unhesi- tatingly state that it is beyond doubt the most wonderful thing for the hair have ever seen. Many of my friends have also used it and obtained wonderful effects therefrom. It not only Is a powerful stlm- ulant to the growth of the hair and for restoring gray hair to it's natural color. but it is equally good for removing dan- druff, giving the hair life and brilliancy, etc, and for the purpose of keeping the scalp in first-class condition 1t also makes the hair much easier to comb and arrange in nice form. l have a friend who used 1t two months, and during that time it not only stopped the fal- ing of his hair and wonderfully increased it's growth, but 1t practically restored all his gray hair to it's natural color. You can obtain the ingredients for making this wonderful preparation from almost any druggist. The prescription is as followss
 Bay rum ozs; Menthol crystals one- half drachm; Lavona de Composee ozs; To-Kalon perfume, l to 2 teaspoon fuls.
 Apply night and morning; rub thor oughly into the scalp.
 Go to your druggist and ask for an eight ounce bottle containing six ounces Of bay rum; also one-half drachm of Menthol crystals, and for two-ounce bot tie of Lavona de Composee. Mix the in gredients yourself at your own home. Add the Menthol crystals to the bay rum and then pour Lavona de Composee, and add the Io-Kalon perfume. Let 1t stand for one-half hour and 1t is ready for use.
 Collier Drug company. the well known and popular druggists of this city, have filled this formula for their patrons, and state that the satisfaction from its use is so great that they have found 1t neoes- sary to make special provision to i'll the prescription promptly and carefully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
A Royal Fad.

The Emperor of Austria's collection of menu cards is without it's equal in the world. Numbering 3I00 examples, it con sists of cards used at court banquets on festival occasions, and scarcely royal house in England Is unrepresented. The Austrian ambassadors at the various courts. knowing the Emperor's hobby, took every opportunity of collecting for him specimens from all parts of the world. The cards are arranged under the towns from which they date, a shelf in the cabinet being devoted to each capital. One of the most interesting and beautiful of all is the card designed in black mar ble, with ivory lettering, by French artist, for the festival given by President Faure in honor of the visit of the Czar. A special cabinet is reserved for the menus of banquets given in honor of Bis marck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Signs of Spring.

From the New York Sun.
 Far flung on the horizon wide
 The clouds arise, q golden tide, And o'e the meadows fresh and green The sun hath cast a radiant sheen. The trees with blossoms all are gay. In garlands declzed to greet the May; And Al the rivers gayly sing The measures of the dawning spring. The birds are soaring in the sky And sound their carols cheerily;
 While in the garden close we see The waking of the busy bee; And flung across the distant height. In letters brilliant hued and bright The message rises, stirs and thrills:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Kissing Is Dangerous.

Socrates the Greek philosopher, said that beauty and kisses are more danger ous than spiders and snakes. which can only poison US when they touch us, while beauty makes us insane even when far away.
 That kisses are dangerous Is beyond all question; far more so than dynamite and guncotton. First, because people do not ordinarily carry these explosives in their pockets, While kisses are always at hand, or, rather, at mouth and, secondly, be- cause, when dynamite has exploded it's power is spent, while one cannot get rid of kisses without getting them back again, for the kisses you give you also take, and those you take you also return
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Menu for Reducing Flesh.

The following is copy of the authentic dietary given by Dr. Yorlse-Davis to one of his patients, a rich and titled English lady who had grown stouti
 Dietary-An hour before breakfast sin a number of hot water; or a tumbler of Camorunnen water may be taken if pre- Ierred, With squeeze of lemon if desired.
 Breakfast-One or two cups of tea no milk or cream or sugar. Saccharine if liked, and piece of lemon if desired. and two of the gluten biscuits Three or four ounces of grilled or boiled white fish, such as sole, plaice. cod, turbot, brill, haddockF halibut, or whiting Or three to fout ounces of lean, grlled outlet, or chop. OF of cold game, or chicken, or griIled kid- ney. Use only plain condiments as given below.
 Lunch-Three or four ounces of lean. grilled chop, or steak, or of any cut from the joint, lamb, beef or mutton. hot or coid' roast or boiled, with gravy in any quantity. if free from fat; or a chicken or game. Four ounces of green vegetables as selected from list below plainly cooked. without melted butter. Four ounces of stewed or baked fresh fruit if desired. such as blackberry, plum apple, etc.. sweetened If at all with saccharine Sal- ads as liked, if made with vinegar and without beet root and oil. One of the gluten biscuits and at least a tunbler or more of Cambrunnen water.
 Afternoon Tea-During the afternoon a cup Of tea may be taken, as at breakfast. and one of the gluten biscuits
 Dfnner-Clear soup may be taken if liked, such Julian, or gravy. Three ounces of fish. as given for breakfast. Three ounces of meat as given for lunch. with vegetables, stewed fresh fruit, sal ads. as liked if made with vinegar, one gluten biscuit, and liquid as given for lunch
 
 Before retiring at night sip a turnbler of hot water, or Cambrunnen water with a squeeze of lepon if desired.
 Under this dietary the patient in uues- ton lost nine pounds a week and not only felt no i'll effects, but became stronger and great heart difficulty became at once relieved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
A Cold Compress.

The woman whose throat has trick of aching in the morning when she nrst arises and remaining a trife hoarse and sore for the next hour, should try a cold compress.
 It is made out of a wide handkerchief or a small towel, folded over and over and rung out in cold water This is bound around the throat for few moments. One should be careful to put piece of flannel or a dry towel over the wet one, says the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 More harm than good is done when one neglects the dry compress. as the air striking the wet cloth makes the throat worse than before.
 Another good remedy is to lean over the spigots of the bath tub and slap cold, then hot water, over the chest and throat with the hands, The hot and cold should alternate for about five minutes and then the throat briskly rubbed with a dry, rough towel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
A Balancing Feat.

The only things required for the game here described are a large clothes oas- Iset, a broomstick, two apples and two chairs.
 The broomsticl Is first put through the handles of the basket with the protruding ends resting on the two chairs. The apples must also be placed on the chairs.
 A person then sits astride that part or the broomstick over the basket with his feet resting in the lattee and endeavors to knock the apples off the chairs with a walking stick.
 The occupant of the basket will invarla- bly, press one foot down more than the other which causes the basket to tilt side ways and himself to be thrown out on to the floor.