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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-07
THE sPOlLS TRAIN.

4 typical spoils train Of this sort con-
sisted Of probably seventeen loaded cars
These were filled by the big steam shovels
at pretty lively rate, and. VIXEN ready
I'd came the locomotive and started away
with the train for the desired dumping
place. But the steel cable connecting the
plough and the pulling engine had to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-07

total load Of a aevcnteen-car train. When
the last car nearest the unloader had
been swept clean the train hustled back
To the cut again and took its place under
the steam shOyels for reilllng. In the
course OF month ten unluaders handled
more than three thousand trains This
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-07
THE BRAVE PREACHER.

George Wharton Pepper, the well known
pbi,adelphian, said in one of the eloquent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-07

DUlIDMC TIE lORRo FONT BREAKWATtR Al PAVAMH
,essons Learned in Construction Of Great Cana
Make Speed and Economy Possible in
Ley Project for Retaining 800
Square Miles of Fertile Soil.

Of delay should any Of the links I'm the
system 20 wrong. To meet these require
ments contracting engineers have devised
variety of dunn cars. and many OF
these are ingenious affairs
But ingenuity in most instances means
much expense, and completely invites
failure and the loss of precious hours.
Time means money. and never more 50
than when operations are halted. In bur
rowing through Culebra cut rocks OF
all sizes up to ten tons were frequently
landed upon the "spoils' trains, and more
than once masses Of stones Of only
couple of tons TANNED the hopper OF src-
cial dump cars, putting them out OF ser
vice until those rocks could be blasted and
dislodged You can understand how
busy superintendent swore when he found
a number of his cars incapactatod and
his ability to get away with the outpour-
hgs of the steam diggers crippled II
meant delay all along the line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-07
BACK TO FIRST PRINCIPLES.


KEPT at their labors. there was a shortage
of cars, and il they dumped the stun I'm q
nearby pile. then that had later to be re-
shovelled and loaded into the "spoils
vehicles Probably you never tried TO dig
your way out OF Jail. Others have. and
they felt keenly the difficulties Of getting
rid Of their telltale debris In p measure.
but not for the same reason. the division
heads al Panama were just as much veNed
wien they could not keep up the stream
of dirt and stone bound for the various
dumping places. After trying out various
kinds of dump cars Of more or less me-
chanical perfection certain shrewd MINDS
went back to first principles, and in that
way accomplished wonders a Panama.
Most OF US have seen the ordinary low
open freight car employed In railroad
construction work. We have seen these
vehicles piled high with dirt and laborers
busy emptying them with shovels. OF
course. the self-dumping car was the next
development, but still those old gondolds-
as the railroad men call the open freight
car-had the essential elements OF more
effective system than their arlstocrauc
relatives of the self-dumpng sort, The
horse-drawn snow plough is more or less
familiar 10 the majority OF us. so thdt
what follows will be easy for you 10
understand. The front and rear up!lght
ends Of the gondolas were permanently
removed, and the remaining sides could
also be taken out Of the way. If desired
in order to facilitate dumping to tie right
or left, as the case might be. When the
train was loaded with spoils. all but the
last car were filed, and on this, the gon-
dola furthest from the locomotive, was
placed "A plough.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-07
THE LlooERWooD SYSTEM.

Now we arc up TO the development winch
has contributed so largely to the remark
able progress which was made upon 'he
isthmus-a development which as utilized
there. handled quite 60 per cent OF all the
spois This IL commonly known among
technical men az the Lidgerwood system.
Let MS see how the inventive engineer
has retained the desirable features OF the
simple car and the plough and yet mas
overcome the IlmitatiAs of the locomo-
tive and It's uncertain hold upon the 'r"'A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-07
PLoUGHING AWAY DEBRIS.

When the train reached the dumping
spot the right or left sides OF all OF the
cars were removed and q heavy cable at
tached 10 the plough and connected 10 the
locomotive. Then the engine. uncoupled
from the train, started to pull away Dy
itself, and. in doing this, to draw inc
plough with IT and thus successfully 10
nush the dirt and rock from each car
There were no mechanical complications
i,v oIved all OF the implements were
simple. and for rough-and-tumbie service
the system was admirable, but II was not
efficient, measured by the exacting englh-
eering standards Of to-day.
You have seen smooth-shod horse
struggling I'D slight incline with a
heavy load: sometimes he reached the
crest OF the street after much Voient
effort and the loss Of time, and again lie
had to turn back baked. This Is just
what happened to the locomotive When
the track was wet or conditions otherwise
unfavorable for a sufficient grip upon the
rails Perhaps 10 never occurred TO you
how similar is the parallel between the
smooth-shod horse and the locomotive
under certain conditions. and you did not
realize that its own weight, no matter
how powerful It's motive energy, is
vital factor I'm effecting close contact be-
tween the driving wheels and the rails.
Therefore. II the plough damned in a
particularly obstinate mass of rock and
the track were in an unfavorable state
40 ordinary locomotive Employed In work
.t,t, character would be anchored and
quite unable to clear the cars OF their
burden. Here was nasty obstacle and
tho system which seemed simple solu-
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
LADIES OF THE CITY
 EXTEND THANKS

We take this method of extend. ing our sincerest thanks to the people who made clean up day, yesterday such a great snccess. The cooperation of the Mayor. the Aldermen and the Board of Health made the task an easy one for all concerned, and we are sure that both from a sani- tary and an ornamental stand point we will be the gathers by twenty four hours hard work for a new and better Prescott.
 When the railroad people have cleaned the right of way as we are sure they will do, we will be able to better see what has been done and to point with pride to our home town and it's citizens.
 The Ladies.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
REVIVAL CONTINUES
 OVER MONDAY NIGHT

The revival at the Christian Church, conducted by Evangelist Ernest House of Topeka, Kansas, is constantly increasing in inter- est and will be continued over next Monday night.
 Evangelist House has an nounced the following sermons:
 Thursday night-"Hell, our as. surance of Hell, and a Bitle Des- cription of He'll"
 Friday night-"What Must I do to be Saved?"
 Saturday night-"Do as Well as You Know"
 II A. M, Sunday-"The Test of Discipleship."
 3 P. M. Sunday - Popular Conceptions" Consisting princi- pally of the reading of letters written by Prescott young peo- pie on their conception of a Mo del" of the opposite sex).
 8P. M. Sunday-"The Gospel Analysed" Illustrated by a chart).
 Monday night-"No Infdels in He'll"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
AN UNIQUE SERMON

Evangelist Ernest House, con ducting the revival meeting in the Christian Church, has written to about 100 young men and an equal number of young ladies asking them to write him a letter telling him their conception of a Model" of the opposite sex. At three o'clock next Sunday after noon he will speak in the Christ ian Church on Popular Concep- tions' and the principal Lart of the address will consist of the reading of the letters which he receives from the young people. This will make an unique ser mon and one that should be full of interest as we'll as amusement.
 Below we reproduce one of the letters written to to the young men by Evangelist House:
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
ARKANSAS HAS ABOUT
 6,OO0 AUTOMOBILES

Little Rock, Aug. 27.-How many automobiles are there in Arkansas R. G. Dye, Commis- sioner of State Lands and High ways, through whose office, in connection with the sheriffs of the various counties the licenses are handled under the provision of act of the last legislature. ad- mits that he does not know. But he is confident that many are escaping license.
 The Secretary of State last year, under the old law, issued 2,33S auto license tags, and this year there have been $500 is- sued. Commissioner Dye says that he is sure there are as many as 6,000 in the state.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
State House Notes

Little Rock, Aug. 27.-The Lit tie Rock & Fort Smith Gas and Oil Co.,, J. A. Brake president, has given notice of surrender of it's charter.
 The Stephens Hardware & Furniture Co.,, of Stephens, has been chartered with a capital stock of $20,000, of which SIP, ,000 has been subscribed.
 The Dallas Town Company, a real estate concern of Prescott, has been incorporated with a capita$ stock of $30,OOO, and the following officers: M. l.. Moore, president; E. J. Kelley, vice president; Nat Martin, secretary; F. l.. Winkler, treasurer.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
A Scientific Achievement

Modern science has produced no such effective agency in the relief of indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, bilionsness or i'm. pure blood as Meritol Tonic Digestive, the result of the best minds of the American Drug and Press Association, compos- ed of druggists and newspaper men all over the country. Try this great remedy.
 Hesterly Drug Store, Associa- tion Members.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
Mothers! Have Your Children Worms?

Are they feverish, restless, nervous, irritable, dizzy or constipated? Do they continually pick their nose or grind their teeth? Have they cramp- ing pains, irregular and ravenous ap- petite? These are all signs of worms. Worms not only cause your child sui fering, but stunt it's mind and growth. Civ" Kickapoo Worm Killer" at once. It kills and removes the worms, inn proves yonr child's appetite, regulates stomach, liver ank bowels. The symp- toms disappear and your child is made happy and healthy, as nature intended. All druggists or by mail, 25c.
 Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company PhHsdeIphfs, Ps. St. Louis, No.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
GOVERNOR ASKS AID
 OF COUNTY JUDGES

Little Rock, Aug. 27- Gov. Hays desires to secure data of a definite nature relative to the re- sources Of the state that can be used in supplying information to prospective investors and home seekers. To do this he is direct ing the following letter to each county judge of the State:
 Being desirous of furthering the welfare of our great State in every way possible, and it occur. ring to them that the compilation of the states natural resources and the benefits derived there from would be of incalculable value as an advertising medium. take this method of requesting your aid in securing the data mentioned below.
 | wish to obtain a correct list of all farm products, fruits, veg etables, etc., grown in your county.
 Also an estimate of the av. craze amount of each produced per acre per year;
 Also, the average net proceeds derived from each of such pro- ducts per acre, per year;
 Also an estimate of the num- Der of acres of land available and the nature of same;
 And, also, the present status of live.s stock raising, giving the average value of each kind of live stock raised and the adaptability of your country to this industry.
 Tn fact, I desire general statement concerning your na, tural resources and live stock. "Should this require more time than you are able to give, May I ask that you hand this let ter to some other person or per- sons who can and will give it the proper attention. It might be well for you to enlist the services of your farm demonstrator in preparing your report"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
Coop ROADS PROCLAMATION

;.+,o Rock. Aug. 27.-The fol- flowing proclamation has been
 Issued by the Commissioner of
 c..to Highways, in furtherance |of Gov. Hays Good Roads proc
 lsmation;
 |TO all County Judges;
 Wednesday and Thursday, September 3 and 4, have been set apart by the Hon. George NV, Hays, governor, to be oo- served as Road Days. With the l GO operation of everybody a great |deal of good can be accomplish
 od Without hearty cooperation |very little good can be done.
 The Highway Department of Arkansas was represented at the tvo days work session held August 20 and 21 in Missouri, land watched the work in several l sections of the state, during the 1.-Two days. Much good was ac- |complished and a great deal of enthusiasm was aroused. Many men will volunteer for |tbis work who know little about road work and many will be 1 physically unable to accomplish much. Every little helps. Ev- |ery lick will count. Every man lean do little.
 Itis the governors desire that |the county judges arrange for |the overseers in the various dis |tricls to take direct charge of |the work. Organization is es- sential. Each road should have Tits workers organized into work squads. Select the bad places lin your roads and repair them. If you have men who cannot handle ax, pick and shovel, set them to throwing rocks out of the road or driving teams. Se- lect the men for work with ref erence to their strength and ability. Do not expect to build permanent macadam highways. Arrange to put your present highways in shape.
 September 8 and 4 will be re- terred back to as the days of awakening of the Arkansas movement for good roads.
 R. c. Dye, Chairman.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
Notice To The Public

Governor Hays has issued a proclamation setting apart Sept. oand 4as Road Working Days in Arkansas. Of course, this proclamation is Oaly suggestive, but in this day W Good Roads enthusiasm a sug- gestlon ought to be sufficient. mere ought to be at least two uousand men working on the roads during those days. Tha t would mean S4,OOO.OO worth of soad work counting labor at S2.OO per day.
 VIII some one in each locality please take the matter in hand hand?
 isemember the work you do on e ioaoS IS not for some one sse' you are improving your own .s0pefty ss when you improve the roads.
 J. M. Thomas,
 County .Judpe
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
SHOWS AND HOTELS

All moving picture shows, ho tels,l boarding houses, city halls, fails, churches, schools, and prl' yate houies. are subject to insects and germs. Spray them with Ross Dead Quick" spray, and reduce disease
 A delightfully clean disinfect- ant certain death to germs, In- sects and their eggs. Sold in Prescott by Hesterly Drug Store
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years-NOw We'll

Seems a long time to endure the awful burning, itching, smarting, skin disease known as 'tetter' another name for Eczema. Seems good to re- alize. also, that Dr. Hotson's Eczema ointment has proven a perfect cure.
 Mrs. D. L. Kenny writes:-'I cannot sufficiently express my thanks to you for vour Dr. Hobson's Eczema Oint- ment. It has cured my letter, which has troubled me for over fifty years. All druggists, or by mail soc.
 PFEIfFER CHEMICAL co.
 Sf. Louis Mo. RhffadeIp1ia, Pa.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
Minister Praises This Laxative

Rev. H. Stubenvoll of Allison, La., in praising Dr. Kings New Life Pills for constipation, waites: ''Dr. Kings New Life Pills are such perfect pills that no home shsuld be without them" No better regulator for the liver and bowels. Every pill guaranteed. Try them. Price 25c at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
PROGRAM

For the Northern Division of the Nevada County Teachers Association, to be held at Arte- sion, Sept, 13.
 Invocation-W. c, Felts.
 Welcome Address J. M. Houston.
 Response-Ed. Mccain.
 How to Start School Libra ry-C. w. Ferguson.
 The Relation of Teachers to Parents-Miss Abbey Hale.
 Reading Circle Lesson Miss Jessie Akers.
 The Teachers Influence in the Com munity-W.N. Andrews.
 How to Raise the Standard of the Teaching Profession in Nevada County-E. E. Butcher.
 How to Secure a School Mrs. E. E. Davis.
 Query Box.
 Business Session.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
Prescott, Arkansas,
 August P, 1913.

August v, 1915. Dear Friend:-
 I am writing the young ladies a letter asking them to write me their conception of Model Young Man" and 1 am asking you young men to write ne your conception of Model Young Woman.
 The letters I receive in res ponse to these requests will form the base and principal part of the subject matter for the ad- dress I shall give at three o clock next Sunday afternoon on Pop ular Conception" in the Christ ian Church, at which time l shall read these letters publicly.
 I wish you would write me a letter at once telling me your conception of a Model Young Woman. I shall not make known the names of the authors of these letters and you need not even sign your letter unless you choose.
 Thanking you in advance for this assistance and awaiting your immediate reply, am
 Sincerely
 Ernest House,
 Evangelist.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
The Best Pain Killer

Bucklen's Arnico Salve when applied to cut, bruise, syrain, burn or scald, or other injury of the skin will imme- diately remove all pain. E. E. Cham berlain of Clinton, Me, sayf: 'It robf cntf and other injuries of their terrors. As a healing remedy it's equal don't exist" Will do good for you. Only 25c at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27
Malaria or Chi||s & Fever

Prescription No. 666 is prepared especially for MALARIA or CHILlS A FEVER. Five or six doses will break any case, and if taken then as tonic the Fever will not return. It acts on the liver better than Caiomel and does not gripe or sicken. 25c
The Prescott daily news., 1913-08-27

Batesville, Ark.-A. J. Bailey writes: II suffered severely with kidney and bladder trouble and was unable to work. 1 tried different remedies but received no benefit until I tried Foley's Kidney Pills, which entirely re- lieved me of my trouble" For Sale by Hesterly Drug Store.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31

month
80 working for the
month
MONTH
working the
month
men enedbet $Ioo and$
omenar between 1 10 and$I
menar 100 and$
mena oer3IS
of
these hours Many worked less
thar
miners lin cchmon
2614 o above n
Nom 5 otadea a "company Store
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31

The Ladies Aid met at the Union
church last Tuesday. They made one
comfort and sewed quilt blocks. Mrs.
White and Mrs. Godfrey We're among
the number.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31
FRANK DU GRAY TO
RETIRE IN SPRING

Frank DuCray, champion wrestler
of Colorado, will retire permanently
after this winters campaign, accord
ing to statement made Wednesday.
He will meet all comers this winter,
then retire and pay strict attention
to his fine farm west of the city. Du-
Cray expects to get number of big
matches after he finishes training
the football team for 1913 and ex-
poets to get one more try at the mid
dleweight title and the landing of
that crown would be the only thing
that would keep him from carrying
out his intention of retiring.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31
GIRL MOTHER DIES

Mrs. Hannah Hutchinson, aged 16,
died yesterday at the Palisade hos
pital. She was the young wife of
George Hutchinson of the Vineland
section across the river from Pali-
sade and is survived by her husband
and babe one day old The death
was very sad and cast gloom over
the Vineland section where she was
very well known. Mrs. Hutchinson
became bride at the age of 8 years
and was one of the most youthful
brides ever married in Mesa county.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31
DILLON DEAD; BREAKS
CHAIN Of EVIDENCE
Associated Press

Assoeiated Press.
Ray, N. D., Oct. 31.-D. T. Dillon,
who with his wife and daughter was
at Dillon farm recently. died here
today. His death destroys an impor-
tant link of evidence on. which the
authorities based their charge against
Cleve Culbertson, who is under ar
rest it Williston. charged with muir
ders.
Dillon. in dying statement, accus-
ed Culbertson. The pail where Cul-
bertson is held is guarded on ac-
count of feeling against the suspect.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31
new zEALANDERS ON STRIKE;
SHORTAGE OF FOOD AND FUEL
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Wellington, n. H., Oct. 31.-Short-
age of food is commencing to be
felt throughout New Zealand as the
result of the general strike of coal
miners lockers. Work has ceased in
most trades in all parts of New
zealand Marines have landed from
the British warships as the result of
rioting at Wellington and Auckland.
The struggle is the test of strength
between the employers and the fed
Grafton of labor.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31

A wonderful and thrilling portrayal, following
closely that of the original production of the 'PRIS
ONER OF ZENDA"
We will also show good comedy reel, making
six reels in all
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31

j. A. Carpenter was q Fruita visit
or Saturday, returning Sunday.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31

10 nave ner Win us again. Mrs.
White returned home Friday.
Mr. McElwain is working at Pine
luff these days.
The Ladies Aid met at the Union
church last Tuesday. They made one
comfort and sewed quilt blocks. Mrs.
White and Mrs. Godfrey We're among
the number.
j. A. Carpenter was Fruita visit
OF Saturday, returning Sunday.
Norrie Carpenter has rented the
Giffin ranch and will move in the
near future
Mrs. Platt, who has been quite
poorly for some time, is reported as
improving slowly.
John Rench got thrown off of n
mule and had his arm hurt pretty
badly, and has been carrying il in n
sling.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lupton of the
Pear Park section is up harvesting
their potatoes. Ihey are stopping at
d. II. Rench's while on the Park
They made a trip down on the Do
lores while here.
Elder j. f. Bryant of Appleton was
upon the Park. He was up at the
union church but he was not able to
talk as he had such a cold and was
SO hoarse he couldn't preach for us.
But we were glad to have him with
us in our Sunday school. So we had
Bible reading, which was very inter-
esting.
Martin Hartzler is up looking aft
er his ranch. He is staying at Mr..
McElwains.
Mr.. Offelt of Grove City, Pa, was
at Mr.. McElwain's Saturday night.
d. II. Rench and family and Elder
Bryant and j. A. Carpenter visited at
a. f. Ferrill's Sunday.
A. F. Hopper and Floyd Rose came
up to move their goods down to the
valley. They are quitting the Park.
Mr.. Gordon Hill is working down
on the Dolores. Mrs. Hill and Mrs.
Earl Ogburn are patching at the A.
Ogburn ranch.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31
More Starvation Wages Of
Coal Miners

The payroll of the
n Ierfano County has sbenpub
The following full and complete
Fuel Couno hof
the last month was operated ndr nonnalon
The rmnesn n the
None of the this payroll
i'm
All
yso dsipd
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31
NOTICE.

All persons having bills against the
local Grand Lodge committee of Odd
Fellows please have same in the
hands of the undersigned by Satur-
day, Nov. 1, 1913.
ALVIN +. BORSCHELL,
1O.3O.2t Sec-Troas,
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31

Norrie Carpenter has rented the
Giffin ranch and will move in the
near future
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31
PROFESSIONAL COLUMN
ELDRDGE & wocLwUI
Physicians and Surgeon,

Office, SIS Main street: phons
Junction 125.
c. r. Woolvins, n. D.; resi-
denee, phone Junction 1875; room
s, SIS Main street.
n. r. Eldridss. N. D.; residences
s5S Chipstx avenue; phons June
ton 107.
All medicines furnished from
our own laboratory and put up by
ourselves, thus avoiding mistskss-
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31

Mrs, Platt, who has been quite
poorly for some time, is reported as
improving slowly.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-31
PERRY LAMBERT IS KILLED

Associated Press.
London. Oct. 31.-Perry Lambert.
holder of many worlds automobile
records. was killed today at the
Brooklands motor track, while trying
to break the one-hour record. The
accident was caused by the bursting
of tire.