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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-09-26
Spoiled the Show,

There is a good story of ali actor
who was depicting on the boards a
powerful pathetic part.
He had made up marvelously to
look starved to skin and bones, tot
tering on the verge of death from
starvation, gasping for breath, and
weak from emaciation.
Still, he had on his fingers a flash
ing diamond ring, and the sarcastic
gallery reproved him for it one night
At the critical moment the hero fall
tered out in agony to the gallery:
Good heavens! II this fails, what
shall l do?"
The answer floated down unexpect
ed from the top seats:
Pawn yer ring!"
The act was spoiled.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-09-26
"Wheel" Barometer,

What Is known as tie wheel baro-
meter is an ingenious variation Of
Torricelli's idea. This barometer was
invented by Robert Hooke, probably
the greatest philosophical mechanic
of his day. 1t is intended to indicate
the weather without observing tho
mercury Itself. There is the usual
tube, bat it is bent at the bottom into
a short leg. In this leg little glass
float rests upon the surface of the mer-
curry. A cord attached to the float
passes over the pulley. The pulley is
furnished with a pointer that moves
around the dial, the moving agency be-
ing the rising or falling mercury,
which lifts or lowers the float.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-09-26
Open Spaces In Cities,

Along with the new keenness over
social and economic reform England
has developed a number of other vir-
tues in the past score Of years. One
is an appreciation of the value of open
spaces in cities. and one is the increas-
ed determination to preserve ancient
landmarks. Every few months an ar
tfcle appears in the Times or some
other influential newspaper acquaint-
ing people with the danger that threat
ems some historical or long cherished
spot. and usually the money necessary
to save the property has been forth
coming. -Indianapolis News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-09-26
Thinks He Has a Rubens.

Bought for 36 cents, painting dis
covered In small Australian town has
been ascribed to Rubens. the Dutch
artist, and valued at 100000. The
present owner Is DR.. Summers OF
Perth. w. A., who bought the canvas
the other day. for $3.50 from the man
who made the discovery and acquired
the picture for SO cents. Dr. Sum.
mers is about to leave for London
Eng, In order to submit the canvas
to the president Of the Royal academy
and other art experts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-09-26


Chemically graphite ID q very inter
esting body and Ii known as one OF
the aliotropic modificat lions Of carbon
Carbon. like the magicians Of old. has
the power under proper conditions OF
assuming various forms called alfo
tropic notifications without losing it,
individuality. 30 while its properties
and appearance may have changed II
II still chemically carbon and nothing
but carbon. Al ordinarily met with in
the form OF coke, coal and charcoal. II
II called amosphous carbon. as graphite
It IL called graphite carbon. and in the
form Of the diamond Il Is known. a.
crystalline carbon. Coal Il therefore
very aptly termed black diamonds"
since chemically It IL identically the
same a. the white diamond, though
some change which has taken place in
that iniinitesimal particle called the
molecule has caused its value to b.
rated IN dollars per ton instead Of dol
lars per carat-ExchangA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-09-26
Peculiarly Of Cast Iron.

Singularly enough. cast iron, never
considered very strong. and thought
by most people to be far less durable
than steel, improves greatly in
strength when subjected to constant
shocks. This was proved by guns Of
various ages and service. Guns tried
q month after casting burst At the
SEVENTEEN or eightieth discharge
Other guns. which had been In use fol-
;ix years, failed to burst after 1000
" 5000 discharges. and cast troy
oars. after being subjected to shocks
frequently gain 100 per cent. IL
strength. But, In all cases. the cast
ron which proved strongest was cast
ION which had had y holiday" In ke
ween the hard work. -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-09-26
Old Theories About Lightning.

Our forefathers had many theories
about lightning. According to them
no one could be struck by lightning
while asleep, and no tree struck by
lightning could be burnt. Splinters
were an infallible cure for toothache.
and were, of course, pleasanter to the
taste than the dentists forceps. And
the old time schoolboy firmly believed
that if he were rash enough to men
ton lightning directly after flash,
the important part of his raiment
would be Immediately torn off. And
many were his attempts to land his
fellows in that predic2uIeLt
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-09-26
CHAMP CLARK Rk.GlEcrGD.
speaker Honored For Ninth Time,
Returna Indicate

montgomery, Mc.--Champ Clark.
Speaker of the House OF Representa-
lives, has been reelected to Congress
from this district for the ninth time
His opponent, w. L. Cole, Prosecuting
Attorney Of Franklin county, was un-
able to decrease Clark's majority.
Speaker Clark began running for
Congress against Dick Norton Of Toy.
who defeated him. The Speaker ran
against Norton again In 1902 and after
,ne Of the most vigorous campaigns
ever fought in Missouri Clark was sue,
cessful and has been reelected every
two years since 1902 with the excep-
ton Of 1904, when Prof. W. Treloar Of
Mexico was elected.
Mr. Clark and his son. Bennett CLARK,
have been waging . vigorous cam
paign for the whole ticket, both ma
uonal and State, making aS may Is
nrss and four speeches . day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-09-26
small Talk.

Fused. the painter. had great dis
like to that species OF conversation
Familiarity denominated "tattle." Once
when sitting In his room for long
while amongst some trifling visitors
who were discussing the weather and
such like interesting subjects. after
remaining for a long time without
speaking burst forth with I'VE had
pork for dinner today" Dear! Mr.
Fuseli." exclaimed one, what an odd
remark" Why" replied he. Its as
good as anything you've been saying
for the last hour"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09

sos in the morning instead of $40
and No. viii depart at 1902 instead
Of 1912 noon. The running time for
No. 2 is cut IS minutes, making it
one of the fastest trains on the road
between here and Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09

Long Beach, Cal-Peter Inglis, &c
years old, died from injuries received
in the collapse of the city pier leading
to the auditorium during the Empire
day celebration. He made the thirty
ninth victim OF the accident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09

new time card on the Rock Island
Only the through trains TO Chicago
are affected. The new time for No
,, which has been leaving at 1902
noon, is 8 a. H.; No. will leave at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09
Horse Wrecks Train; 4s Hun.

McAlester, Okla, June 9.-Mrs.
George W. Lewis of Kansas City was
killed and 4S o her persons were in
alred. most o. chem slightly. when
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09

scuthbound passenger train No. of
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad
struck horse and was derailed near
McAlester yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09

All the news all the time-The Arsus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09

II you wish you may select your
purchases now and we will store it
free OF charge. Whenever you wish
it, let US know and we will deliver it
when and where you want it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
Asks AntioiI-KTndIIng Law.

Recommendation that the use of
petroleum products for kindling fires
in stoves be prohibited by statute are
made in the annual report of the SUI
pervisors of inspectors OF Illuminating
oils. Louis F. Meyer, to Gov. F. E. Nc
Govern The use of kerosene and gas.
oIine in kindling fires during the last
year. he says. caused 141 accidents.
loss of 30 lives, injury of 50 persons
and destruction of $53,853 in property.
although the department employs
seven less men than ten years ago,
two and four-ffths times as many
barrels of petroleum products were
inspected said Mr.. Meyer. Due to
increased efficiency a saving OF 141a
cents on each ten barrels has been eff
fected. More than 100000 barrels
were Inspected last year.
AT the close of the last fiscal year
the department turned into the gener-
al fund $37,703.26, the largest of any
year This represents the amount
by which inspection fees exceeded sal
aries and other expenses.
Ten years ago the department
spent "A cents out of every dollar col
lected, five years ago 70, while last
year we spent but 81 cents. Here is
9 saving of II per cent. in admins
II alton over ten years ago and of %
per cent. over five years ago
During the next year the depart
ment will be dependent upon an ap-
preparation made by the last legisla-
ture, the fees being turned into the
state treasury"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
DISCUSS POTATO :
DISEASE At MEET
TOPIC of Addresses at Potato
Growers Meeting.
new OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
}. w. Hicks Is Chosen President of the
Association at Rhnelander Con-
vention-Three Counties
Seek Next Gathering.

Madison. - Potato disease was
the topic of the addresses de-
Iivered at the annual convention
Of the Wisconsin Potato Grow
ers' association, at Rhinelander, the
speakers being E. P. Miller, Chicago;
Prof. L. r. Jones, University of Wis
consin. and w A. Orion of the United
States department of agriculture. Mr.
Orton's general topic was Seed In
spection and Certification," and in it
he dealt with the Importance of Sc
curing seed which is pure and free
from disease influences.
Potato Diseases in Relation to Seed
Standards" was the topic assigned to
Professor Jones, and he told of the
need of pure strains. saying that all
the important potato diseases are des-
simated through the seed tubers.
Late blight, black leg, wilt, com
mon scab, powdery scab scurf and
black wart are the diseases against
which the buyer of seed should be
most careful" he said Growers and
dealers in seed stock must learn to
recognize these diseases. A system of
state inspection and certification, in
addition TO these others, would put
Wisconsin at the head of the list in
the production OF high grade seed po-
tatoes"
e. P. Miller declared that infected
importations endanger the potato crop
and said that an additional protection
INaT
against the foreign potatoes.
Wisconsin is one of the most i'm
pOrtant potato producing states in the
Union" he declared 1t is one in
which developments are fast opening
up new territory. Much of the land in
Wisconsin is not suitable for any other
purpose in so great measure as it IS
for potato growing. Consequently Wis
c0nsin potato growers should take
strong interest in the condition of the
importations of foreign seed potatoes.
with the example of the Greeley
district of Colorado before us it
seems that immediate and drastic
steps should be taken to prevent the
importation of potatoes from foreign
countries. all of which are likely to
carry more or less infection of dis
eases new to this country. The Greeley
district five years ago was one of the
most important shipping districts in
our country for its size. Today not
one-fifth of the crop formerly produced
is raised. This condition is due to the
importation of seed potatoes from for
eign countries and the impregnation
of the soil with the bacteria of potato
diseases.
The following officers were elected:
]. W Hicks, Prentice, was elected
president; Anton Follstad, Ilcho, vice
president; Ben Fast, Eau Claire, treas
urer and J. G. Milward, Madison, sec
rotary.
Marinette. Lincoln and Barron coun-
ties are seeking the next convention.
The convention heard Prof William
Stuart. field expert OF the United
States agricultural department, follow
ed by E w Miller OF Chicago on
The Market Demand for Improved
Products
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
December : tuberculosis Sunday.

Governor McGovern designated De-
cember Z, 1913, as tuberculosis Sun
day Following is the text Of Mr.. Nc
Governs public announcement:
The Anti-Tuberculosis association
of Wisconsin appeals to our people to
declare relentless war against the
white plague. Smallpox, diphtheria
and yellow fever have been all but
completely driven from the land, and
it is believed that by effort tuberculo.
sis also may be banished.
Each one of us can help to pre-
vent the spread of this disease. KnowL
edge of existing facts cannot fail to
convince any intelligent person of the
need for immediate and vigorous
action
For the special purpose of dissem-
mating knowledge regarding the ma
ture prevention and cure of tubercu.
losis, l. Francis E. McGovern, gov,
ernor of the state of Wisconsin, here
by designate and appoint the seventh
day of December, 1913, as Tuberculo'
sis Sunday, and l earnestly recon-
mend that provision be made in every
community for public gatherings on
that day for the purpose OF learning
the nature of this disease, the means
to be employed for the relief of those
under its blight, and especially, the
precautions best calculated to pre-
vent it's spread
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
Decrease in Game Law Violation.

An increasing respect for the game
laws is evident in the records of ar
rests made in northern Wisconsin
since the deer season opened. Com
paratiyeIy few have been reported,
and little hunting was done prior to
the opening of the season. Deputy
Warden l. H. Boomer, who is super
vising the wardens in northern Wis
consin. has reported the arrest this
week of Charles Waite, Ben Butler
and A. A. Crenbeli of Sawyer county;
George Austin, John and Bert Hill and
Bert Ward of Douglas county, for VIC
lations OF the deer hunting laws.
Besides Deputy Boomer. Deputies c..
r Asmuth aud d. NJ Cranston are
acting as field officers in other sec
fions of northern Wisconsin
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
EitzGeraId,s Vision.

Edward FITZGERALD, who was among
the least superstitious Of men, onC9
had similar experience to that u
Captain Marryat. The incident Is 10
corded in "Tennyson and His Frlenas.
FitzGerald told a story of Vlsion
how he had one day clearly seen HUI
outside his sister and her children u@,
ing tea in his dining room. lie .ueD
saw his sister quietly withdraw lloiI
the room, so as not to disturb the 'n,.
dren. At that moment she Aea
Norfolk
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
Patents to State Inventors.

Henry Ariens, Brillion, portable con-
tainer; Ernest Bowker Cottage Grove,
potato planter: Oscar Christensen,
Milwaukee, centering punch; Alfred
l.. Cramer, Colby. attachment for cat
tie Sanctions; Orville H. Ensign,
Madison. gas generator: William D.
Gray and J. G. Hintz, Jr., Milwaukee.
boiling. sitting and grading machine;
Alfred and Harold c. Harvey, Milwau.
kee, machine for manufacturing pom.
pons; Christopher K Murray. Osh
kosb, overhead switch.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
State Is Making Money.

With the boxing season just begun,
into the state treasury from clubs OPP
Grating under the Hedding law, passed
by the last legislature. 1t is a certain
ty that the state Will receive large
revenue from this source by the end
OF the season. The state gets five per
cent OF the receipts of all boxing and
wrestling contests held in Wisconsin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03

Articles of Incorporation were filed
in the Office Of the secretary of state
as follows; The Kolloge-Gauger Hard
ware company. Milwaukee; capital,
$4,000, incorporates, William kol-
loge, Herman F. Kolloge and Theodore
O Gauger. The Cleerhed Speciality
company. Green Bay capital, 5000;
:ncorporators. Arthur R. Bokel, R. L.
Mcdonald aud s. Ms> Kersten. The
Sund Manufacturing company, La
Crosse; capital. $4,000: incorpora-
tors, Henry Gund. H. H Long and c.
r Peepec
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
Freight Lines Are Assessed.

An increase of $43, 800 in the Valua-
ton of the 20 freight line equip
ment companies in the state appears
in the assessment made by the tax
commission. A year ago they were
valued at 1897, 700, while the 1918 as
sessment is 1881 900. The tax paid
will be increased not only because Of
the increased valuation but because
the rate will be higher.
Following is the valuation of the
companies:
American Refrigerator Co...........$ Il. 500
Armour ear lines .............. SO 900
Arms Palace Horse Car Comm. 10000
frigerator Co.....!..'.......... -. 10000
Cold Blast TRANSPORTED Con-. 1000
waukee Remuneration line. q, 500
Cudahy Packing Co, owners of
Cudahy Refrigerator line, Cudahy
Doud Stock Car 90 1900
Libby Mcneil &, Tibbv 1900
Live Poultry Transportation Co... 5000
Mather Stock Car Co.................. 10000
Menasha Wooden Ware Con-. 5000
& Car Co. .......................... $50, 900
Morris & Co., proprietors Morris &
Co. Refrigerator line Nelson Nor
ris & Co.. Morris q Co. Tank line,
ton Co. 5000
Shippers Refrigerator Car Co... 500
Streets Western Stable Car line... 10000
Swift's Refrigerator Transportation
Union Refrigerator Transit CO. lis 900
Union Tank inc co ... 800, 600
Western Heater Dispatch .. 1900
Total 1881, 900
The commission also fixed a pre-
liminary assessment of the Pullman
Sleeping Car company at $1,S00,OOO.
This is an increase of 100000 over
year ago, when the tax was $751;
630.26.
The assessment of the four tele-
graph companies in the state shows
a decrease of 81 1000, the total this
year being $2,O25 900. The tax paid last
year was $23,272.50. The assessment
against each of the companies for the
present levy is as follows:
Chicago & Milwaukee Telegraph
Co, Chicago, Ill..................... 1900
Chicago, Milwaukee & Lake Su-
perior Telegraph Co, Milwau-
kee ...:,....:......,,; 0o'VVo
North American Telegraph Co.
(postaD, Minneapolis, Mimi. 300, 900
Western Union Telegraph Co... 1920
Total 81. OBS, 900
All these assessments are prelim-
mary and subject to modification
after hearing. 1t is not likely how
ever, that any material change will be
made.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-25
AS Training Season Advances
BarOnS Loom Bigger as Team
With Best Chance for '*Rag''

there, anyhow. | should say sec
ond division club.
Nashville-You have to hand it
to the Vols for having a wonderful
first baseman. He's not a bad man
ager either Give him some money
and he'd win a pennant. But no.
body has. He has a few fair play
ers left from last year and seems to
have picked up a couple Of good
men. II Schwartz lands 'em in the
first division he's a wonder.
Montgomery-An erratic team,
mostly manager and bluff Nobody
seems to know where to dope them,
but they aren't being picked for the
pennant.
Chattanooga-They are spending
money every season there and the
law OF averages is going to give
them something after a while, FL
berfeld is a doubtful experiment as
a manager, but may do something.
The team played below form last
year. viii probably make a fight
for a first division berth this year.
Atlanta Bill Smith has a lively,
peppery team. The infield is a
corker. The outfield needs one more
hitter. If It gets it-watch out.
The pitching staff is uncertain, but
very promising. We can tell you
more about the catching staff by
June. 1t looks a first division team.
THAT crowd at Ponce DeLeon
park Saturday-an amazingly
good one for an exhibition game
convinced George Stallings that ii
would be foolish to journey back to
Athens. So he ordered the rest of
his men to report here, and the
Braves and the Crackers will play
at Ponce Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Right now the score stands al,
even between the National league
and the Southern league tail-end-
ers of 1911 and 1912. The Braves
won. after a struggle, Friday. The
Crackers won easily Saturday. The
betting is about even money now
that the Crackers will grab the
series
TY COBB'S famous team of Geor-
gians will be here Thursday
for three games. And, little as you
might think it, there is a peck of
interest in these games. Shouldn't
be at all surprised to see local rec
ords for an exhibition series broken.
And all because of Cobb.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-25
BASEBALL
Diamond News and Gossip

Bill Elwert who busted a finger when
il stuck in a bowling ball q month or so
ago. has turned up in Montgomery, in
good order
Special. Murphy is offered S35. 900 and
two players for Bresnahan.' Big heads in
And What we want TO know is, why
does anybody stand for that bunk?
Charles must be something OF a long
distance hypnoust
Ian has been offered 1875 month and
that he is holding out for $500.
Claude Hendrix finally signed with the
Pirates for $4,000. just as Barney ORGY
fuss told him to. But he had a promise
of bonus Of some sort II he did well.
And, remembering that Camnitz once
promised him, Hendrix decided to risk it,
Dan Griner is said to be the most prom
Using among the Cardinal pitching re-
cruits.s
Hugh Jennings says that all his team
lacks now to assure II a first division
berth Is confidence But when you don t
division how can you have any confidence
IN il?
Joe Tinker has decided il is too wet
on the coast for satisfactory training and
too cold in the mountains. So he doesn't
know where he VIII go next season.
Cy Dahlgren, the Reds new pitcher, has
won II games and lost 10 in the last three
years.
Welchonce continues TO bat about .222
with Washington.
Claude Derrick viii play short and bat
seventh in the opening game OF the New
York American team
Mobile was offered five players 10y Gin
CinhaU including the near sensation
Frost. but Finn would have none Of them.
He figures he has better stun coming
The Tulane faculty has barred four Of
The baseball candidates because they do
not come M to $. I. \. A requirements
FLOYD Krob one Of the Memphis pitch
Ing recruit7, looks like regular hurler.
Fptery. from Anderson, 5. C., has made
q hit with Molesworth lie is pitcher
and he looks mighty good against the
Reds
Eddie Herr ex- Cracker. now manager
of the Clarkesdale. Miss, team, has been
promised some cast-off pitchers by the
Cardinals.
Jesse Tannehn will manage the Gov
ington team, if there is one. in the Fed
eral league. II il eVentuates.
Philadelphia papers are delghted be-
cause their new southpaw. Dick Dunnng,
Of Louisville. looks like RUDE MarQuard--
which is an odd thing 20 get delighted
over
Now that Charley Schmidt has turned
up in Mobile with his arm in really good
condition Mike Finn has q Corking back
stop There was never any question but
that Schmidt could hit
The members of the Kansas City team
are allowed Sl.25 a day for living eX-
penses through the training season. You
can't buy one fun sized order Of steak
for that money in this town
When the Washington club plays in
Alexandria Va. the town will declare a
holiday and the schools will be closed.
Dave Bunting continues To refuse TO
sign his contract with Nashville.