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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25
MEANING OF "H0RSE POWER"
Simple Manner by Which the Now Fa-
miliar Term Was First Brought
into Use.

The use of the "horse-power" as a
naturally from the fact that the first
engines were built to do work which
had formerly been performed By
horses. John Smeaton. who built at
mospheric engines before Bolton and
Watt placed their more complete ma
chine on the market, had valued the
work done by strong horse as equal
to lifting a weight OF 22.000 pounds
one foot high a minute. When Bolton
and Watt began to bid for public IA
vor. they agreed to place their en-
gines for "the value of one-third part
Of the Goals which are saved in its
use" They also increased the value
Of the horsepower to $4,000 foot
pounds, so that their engines were
half again as powerful for their rated
power as those of their competitors.
In this way they established the value
Of the horse power The following are
the various values Of a horsepower:
Thirty-three thousand foot-pounds a
minute. $50 foot-pounds a second, q
565 thermal units an hour. 4275 Their
nal units a minute The horsepower
of a boiler depends on its capacity for
evaporation. The evaporation of 30
pounds Of water from 100 degrees
Fahrenheit into steam at seven pounds
gauge pressure equals 34h pounds,
and at 212 degrees Fahrenheit is equiv
alent to a horsepower.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25

-NNl II aAth anu INTO Lub
| NSSNSzs err branches of a swamp elm.
| N&@VN Only bunch of foliage, cut
from its supporting Dough
by the charge of bird shot, fell yard
| or so away.
Missed him?" was the half queried
comment of a "tenderfoot" who had
strained his eyes in vain to see the
| object of the shot.
Missed nothing" came the rejoin-
der.
"Shootin' green's" he added h. way
of explanation. He pic1-ca M the
clump Of leaves aeoKed with waxen
berries and threw into a gunny sack
three or four pounds % mistletoe, the
reward of his craftsmanship.
The open season for mistletoe be-
gins early in December, according to
the Kansas City Star, and continues
until only a day or so before Christ
mas, or, In the lean years, until the
crop is exhausted. The old method OF
shooting" mistletoe has been In large
part displaced, however, by agile boys
who earn mems wages by climbing for
the crop and carrying it TO the ground
in sacks slung from their shoulders.
That preserves the foliage beauty by
leaving the berries intact. When the
boughs are harvested" by the shot
gun method the charge jars many of
the globules from their tiny stems and
the fall to earth but adds to the havoc.
Mistletoe jobbers are growing more
discriminating and pay top prices for
well-preserved greens only. the market
varying day by day according to the
quantity offered.
The true mistletoe is a European
evergreen, but its American cousin
resembles it so closely as to battle all
but botanists. The leaves are OF the
same yellowish green and the bios
SONS, alike in color. give way in turn
to the wax-like berries. Both are
parasites, growing on the boughs OF
deciduous trees.
Apple trees, poplars, naples and
elms seem to best support the vege-
table barnacle. But 1t sometimes is
found growing in the oaks and other
| forest varieties. Along the Pacific
coast 1t frequently is taken from oak
trees. although the yield in that re-
| gion is not prolific.
The mistletoe played conspicuous
part in mythology. II is symbolical OF
the spear with which Hotherus took
the life OF Balder. the white sungod
OF summer. who shall be resurrected
at Raganarok, twilight of the gods
and doomsday of the world, so runs
the old Morse legend.
Among the Druids and the Celts tho
mistletoe found growing upon an oak
was believed to possess powers OF
healing for many ills as we'll as being
potent for the working of magic
charms. Small bits OF berries we're
brewed into love philters for prejudic-
ing the passions.
To the esteem in which tho mistle-
toe was held is directly traceabIe a
certain old English custom which sur
wives today At the Christmas tide
every ardent swain who meath its
shadow levies tribute OF a kiss and
each halfresisting maid who pays.
may know their hearts only bow TO
rites centuries old and born when
Yule logs fiickered through candie-
| lighted halls on wintry nights. when
fairies ruled when imagery held
sway; when Iaountain gods gave curse
or blessing and tribute to the mistle-
toe was a sacrament.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25
CHAPTER XIV.
A Prlaoner.

The captain was hatless, and a
bloody handkerchief was wound about
his head: bis uniform was torn and
black with muc. He saw Whitlock
first and gripped his hand warmly. his
glance straying from the face OF the
little captain to the other occupants
Of the room.
Cad. but II Is good to see a blue
uniform again" he exclaimed heartily.
What was the row here. Fred-some
guerrilla work? Ali by Jovei" his
eyes Frightening ss he recognized ne.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25

mind works. and now this new disoov>
cry completely eclipsed every other
consideration. The thought OF possible
escape, of airy means of defense, never
occurred to me, All my memory re
tanned was that last glimpse Of har
slender figure at the window and the
Silhouette of her averted face. What
was her thought of me? In the mo
ment of her first surprise she had
sprung to my defense, but as soon as
she could consider the conditions. her
whole nature would turn against me-
even now the feeling of disgust had
come. She had tuned coldly away,
hating the very sight OF me-staring
out of the window until should dis.
appear. dreading lest prove cur
enough to boast of our relationship.
Well, the lady neei not fear that My
fate would be swiftly and surely
| settled-a drumheao court-martial at
Lewisburg, a verdict of guilty. and
firing squad at dawn. No one need
ever know. for the preachers lips
| could be easily closed And perhaps
Lieutenant Raymond-Bahl my teeth
clenched angrily at thought of him,
| and tramped on down the stairs to
the gruff order Of the sergeant.
There were three other prisoners.
sallow-faced, roughly dressed noun
| taineers, one wounded in the arm. but
was kept separated from them with
| a special guard. Within ten minutes
the entire command was in saddle and
moving slowly northward The lieu.
tenant rode In my rear for the first
mile, watchful and suspicious. Noreen
was riding in advance of the column
between the two captains. gray.
circular cape concealed her slender
form, but l could observe the frequent
| turning of her head as she appar-
emily conversed vtvaciously with her
attentive escorts. Her show of utter.
| heartless Indifference hurt and blinded
me- actually believed the girl was
glad of my capture; that she rejoiced
at the knowledge that within few
hours she would be freed from all
the consequences of our rash act 1t
was the reaction which had given her
such high spirits, the exhilarating
sense of escape. a relief so profound
as to cause her to even forget her
fathers death.
At first the thought served to numb
my faculties, and l rode forward with
lowered head, all interest in life dead
within me- Then pride came to the
rescue. and I Strengthened up in the
saddle. She was my wife-that slen-
der. laughing girl! OF course would
never claim her; no word would ever
pass my lips to bring her pain and
| humiliation. No one would ever know
executing US two. But IL did speak
she could not deny. and she must real
| ize why had kept silent. why | had
even gone down to death with closed
! lips.
And then-there was yet a chancel
! While there was life there was hope.
! and | was soldier enough, and suffi-
GENTLY reckless. to accept of any op-
portunity. There might occur a relax
| alton in the vigilance of the guard.
some delay at Lewisburg. possibly a
forwarding of me to headquarters at
Cbarleston--some sudden, unexpected
opening through which could
squeeze.
Through the mud we rode steadily
on, following the pike that curved
along the base Of the mountains. and
finally into the streets OF Lewisburg
(TO BE Continued
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25

Raymond. | am gao TO see YOU
again." and ne strobe forward, his lips
smiling, his hand held out. "Old Ned
swore to mo you were dead. but the
sergeant said you got away at the
nrst rush. Not even a scratch
hey"
Just moment, please" and the in.
terested lieutenant interrupted him by
a hand on the shoulder Il believe we
have never met before. but pre-
sumo you are Captain Fnx?"
The latter turned. a tride indignant
at the others manner.
Il am; what of it?"
Only am naturally somewhat in.
terested in your identification of this
fellow. To US he has claimed the
name OF Wyatt, but you address him
as Raymond. What Raymond did he
represent himself to be?"
Fox stared about in surprise at the
faces surrounding him. scarcely able
to collect his scattered wits.
Why" he answered, as though half
In doubt of his own words. .Lieuten.
ant Charles H. Raymond, Third cav.
airy, on recruiting service. IL met
him at Hot Springs. and he showed
me his papers. Isn't-isn't he all
right?"
We'll, you can draw your own con
clusion." returned the lieutenant. his
thin lips curled in a sneer. for l am
Raymond. Third cavalry. This man is
a rebel spy"
Escape was impossible; l knew that
for had considered the chances. Both
| Whitlock and the neutenant-the lat.
ter with revolver drawn-stood be.
tween me and the windows. The hall
without was thronged with troopers
and, although l might attain the open
door, that would be the end of it.
saw Noreen rise to her feet, her star
/ tied face turned toward me, but | held
my nerves firm, and managed to smile
Il expect the jig is up, gentlemen, "
| I acknowledged quietly, determined
they should get as little comfort out
of me as possible. 81 know when !
have played my last card"
''Is your name really Wyatt?"
at is; am a sergeant in the Staun,
ton horse artillery"
Raymond glanced from my face to
where she stood. white-lipped and
silent
There is nothing else between
your" he asked roughly. do you
mean to say"
81 hardly think. lieutenant" broke
in Whitlock, suddenly realizing his
authority, "it is necessary to ask such
| questions now. The man confesses
himself a spy, and a court-martial will
probe into this matter. We must re
member the young lady is the daugh
ter of Major Harwood."
And as Major Harwood's daugh
ter" she said gravely. standing be
fore me, 81 desire to be heard. and tc
answer this gentleman's question.
sought to save Sergeant Wyatt be
cause Of the special service be has
rendered me during the past night.
know nothing of his purpose here
but-but hold him friend whatever
may be his uniform"
The lieutenant bowed, hat in hand
81 intended no criticism of your mo
tives, but a soldier must perform his
duty. Under whose orders are you
here. Wyatt?"
Il refuse to answer"
mo? Well. Ramsay will get a re
ply out of you!"
81 hardly think so, sir You hans
spies. but do not torture them"
True enough" and Whitlock steppeC
to the door Sergeant. bring a file o.
men. and take charge of this prisoner
There is nothing to detain us longer
We have extra horses. Captain Fox
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25
That yellow-haired dolne that's going (,
Molly
Is one present she might have had.

Fer Molly behaved he~self nicely,
She doesn't grumtie. tell ibs or be
mean;
So her papa has written to Santa
Telling what good girl she's been,
Then there's ToIhmy's name on the pa
per:
A real COY. but never sauces nor swears.
Nor is cruel to kttles It's a thousand
pities
Th,.t Freddie's mother had as few cares.
New there's the names of Mildred and
Jessie.
OF Margaret. Julia and Kate
When they go out to play and hear moth
err say.
Home early" they never are late.
Next comes Bobble. that Jolly young ras-
cal!
And Henry-the boys call him Hem
There's a red sled for Bob. and for
Henry Job
Playing war with his tin soldier men.
Dick will wake up to find n new tool set
Phil will get those shining new skates;
Joe's football outfit sure will please him:
He can now go and play with his mates.
Bert likes story books and he'll get some;
A hobby horse Harry will please:
Yes, each little tike will get what he
likes
Their good traits old Santa Claus sees.
AS he cons the long list DER and DER.
Look he's smiling to think OF the Joy,
That when Christmas bells ring, each
holiday thing
VIII bring TO each good girl and boy.
Remember. you little folks. always,
That obedience, Kindness. good cheer
Are the things mamma wants and are
sure to en2copce
You In Santa Claus favor Oh, hear
How the sleighbells are juggling and tin
king,
How the reindeer are prRncing to go
Skimming along DER the hcusetops.
Unmindful OF cold. ice or snow
Santa's pack is crammed 10 o'erfiowing;
Is your name on his visiting list?
Now IN bed abide. down the chimney he'll
slide
II you're good. your house won't be
missed
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25

They were married at the beginning
of December, and the 25th was ap-
preaching.
you know, little wife," he said one
evening, we mustn't have any secrets
from each other, must we, sweet one?"
mo darling" she whispered.
so" he continued, Il want you to
tell me how much you intend spend
ing on a Christmas present for me.
so that | can calculate how much
money / shall have left to buy one for
you"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25
Had One Already.

Il don't know what to give Lizzie
for a Christmas present" one chorus
girl is reported to have said to her
mate. while discussing the gift to be
made to a third.
Give her a book" suggested the
other.
And the first one replied. meditative-
ly: No, that won't do; she's got a
book"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25

I'm going to have a fine time at
Christmas" said one young miss to
another. Mr. Higgins is coming to
our party. and he is color-blind. you
know"
Does his color-blindness add to
your enjoyment" asked her friend.
Rather" was the reply. He
thinks all the holly-berries are mistle-
toei"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25
SPORTING Risk.

Small Youth-'1 amt goin' TO say
n, prayers tonight, mother. I'm go
L. to take q chance. Life.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25
Orc Popular Eat Man.

IT IS said that nobody loves a fat
man. but children at this time OF tho
year are deeply in love with a stout.
elderly person with white whiskers
and q pack on his back.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25
Crowned on Christmas.

William the Conqaeror was crowned
% a Christmas day.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-25
HUNTING MIS7LETOE
Christmas Greens harvested
With Aid of Guns.
But Il Is Better TO Climb for II aa
Seekers Have Learned-open
Season Begins Early In
December.

HE hunter took deliberate
aim and fred into the high
er branches of a swamp elm.
Only a bunch of foliage, cut
New Britain herald., 1915-07-29
RECRUIT IN U. s. FOR
 MEXICO'S CIVIL WAR
Department of Justice Relieves It Has Broken Up Extensive System
 Scores Under Arrest.

 ,S San Antonio. Tex, July 29.-With more thon score of men now under arrest, officers of the Department Of Justice here believed today that they had broken Up an extensive system of recruiting in the United States for armies enga god in Mexico's civil war.
 Eleven Mexicans have been arrest. ed at Laredo. Eagle Pass and Del Rio, Texas, charged with havnig en- listed. Among those arrested at Lare. edo was Manuel De Icaza, Villa consul at that place, who was charged with ciolation of neutrality laws. Warrants have issued for many other men. and forwarded to the bordeg, on instruc- tions from the department of Justice.
 Federal officers said that proba bly 2,000 men have been enlisted on the American side of the border to fight for CaTranza and Villa.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-29
GOODS FOR AMERICANS
 HELD UP IN HOLLAND.
British Blockade of Teutonic Trade Halts Merchandise
 Valued at $50, 900, 900.

Washington, July 2e. --Goods con- signed to American citizens valued at s$1b0, 0,000,00O are iyipg on the docks of Rotterdam. - Hand held up by the Rrifssn ord der-ir council forbidding ali commerce with Germany or Aus tria. #
 Much of the merchandise is of Ger man origin, and cannot be moved pending the result of the British i American negotiations over the order in-council. Some of the shipments, however, are of Belgian origin and efforts are being made with the unof- ficial aid of the State Department to secure safe conducA for thisf portion
 While Germany is in control oI practically all of Belgium, inquiries from this government have brought forth the statement that Great Britain proposes to blockade Belgian ports and invoke the order in council against German goods from Belgium
 Representations have been made sDy shippers. however, shoWing that some of the shipments tied up are bonaflde e Belgian products and that their deliv- cry will in no way benefit Germany. Officials. here hope to secure the re- lease of this class of shipments by in formal negotiations.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-29
.BLACKMAILERS DEMAND
 &O,OO0 DE MRS, JUDD.
Harold Lee Judd Watches With Detectives for His
 Wife's Prosecutors.
(specieI to the Herald, 1,

Minnea1p pt1is. Minn., July 29.-With, two Se>Gwart detectives armed to the teeth, Harold Lee Judd, the wealthy New Britain, Conn, society man who recently married Mrs. Florence Gates, widow of the famous millionaire, Charks G. Gates, hid in an apartment on Spruce place all last night watch ing for the coming of one or more mysterious blackmailers who have threatened his wife and demanded $20,000 hush money. The affair IS ID the hands of the police and is creaf- ing profound sensation in social cir, c1es here.
 For over a week Mrs Judd has been the target of threatening letters from the blackmailers, who have thus far been able to successfully cover their tracks and evade the net which the police and private detectives have been trying to weave around them They are thought to be Of the gentleman adventurer type, sol thoroughly ia miliar they seem with the habits of the social set in this place. 7 Mrs Gates received the first black <. naailingssletter about week ago 1t was worded in such a manner as to try and intimidate it's recipient and by yelled threats and inuendos at tempted to 1r1ghten the attractive heiress to acquiesce to it's demands The letter concluded by ordering Mrs. Gates to leave the sum of $2o,OoO at the entrance ot the Spruce place apartments and furthermore stated tEat if she neglected to comply with the demand "something would hap pen.''
 a Mrs. Gates was not at all frightened by. this lett-r. and passed if off lightly, paying no attention to the threat. Yesterday, however, she received a second blackmailing letter in her cor respondence. This communication re- newed the previous threats and de- mands and ended with the specific or der that the money must be left at the specified place by midnight This mis- siye has been turned over to the po- ,lice.
 ' Mrs. Judd is one of Minnea polls most popular members of the younger set. She is held in the high est esteem by the entire community and her fine character has endeared her to many. Mr. and Mrs. Judd have but recently returned to their homjs here after visiting with Mr. Judd's friends and relatives in the east.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-29
BRITISH ADAIIRAL'S
 SON IS CHEF HERE
Louis Madison Left His Home in sid- ney, Australia, After Quarrel
 With Parent.

Working as chef in the New Brit ain club is one Louis Mattison, son of the late Admiral Michael Mattison of the British navy. whose home was in Sidney, Australia. Mattison's career has been that of an adventurer since his aristocratic father ten years ago and left home to shift for himself
 Given every advantage in the navy by his father, young Mattison was placed on a training ship in the Brit ish fleet and toured the world for seven years, Visiting every principal port in the world ands becoming an adept seaman
 Affairs at the Mattistn home in Australia, however, did tot please the scion of the family, for (vhile his dis position was purely denAocratic, that of his father was strongly aristocratie. The father, according I his son, was , a pompous individua4who believed ir the divine right of the aristocratic class and was, always trying to grind the working class beneath his heel. On this point the views of the two men clasned, with the res-A that the younger man shook the dust of Sidney from his feet and left his home for ever. His father died the following year l3
 Since he started shifting about the world, Mattison has had many ex>. periences and has become a veritable jack-of-all-trades. He worked for some time as newspaper correspon-t dent in Brazil and Argentine and fnal- ly landed in this city as a chef But the wanderlust is strong within him, and he is even now contemplatinas venturing forth in search of further conquests, planning to go once more into the South American tropics.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-29
CARRANZA FORCES
 CAPTURE PACHUCA
Villa Flying Column Routed U. S. to Protest, Urging Food Supplies Be
 Sent to Mexico City.

E 4 2
 Washington, July z9.-General Carranza cabled lis Washington agency today that hls forces after six hours fighting had captured Pachuca and routed the Villa flying column. which was working south to reinforce zapata forces near Mexico City.
 General Carranza's despatch was the first word from behind the veil which has covered military operations about Mexico City for almost two weeks. When General Gonzales and the Car rsnza army evacuated Mexico City on July IT, Pachuaca, which the Carranza forces claim to have taken is an i'm pnrtant point to the north of Mexico City.
 The Carranza authorities claim their victory eliminates Villa forces from Central Mexico.
 So serious has the food shortage be- come in Mexico City that the United States will make immediate represen- tations to Carra1fSa and Zapata, urging that provisions be permitted to get through to the starving people in the capital. Stories of alarming condi- tons, have reached the state depart naent under date of July 25.
 Secretary Lansing said the first di- rect official advices for several days regarding conditions in the capital coming by courier to Vera Cruz show the food shortage.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-29
LABOR WAR STARTS
 AT BOSTON PLANT
Over 600 Machinists and Other Elm pioycs at Decker Milling Machine
 Company Strike.

Boston. July 29.--Some six hundred machinists and other employees struck I oday at the plant of the Becker Mill- ing Machine company in the Hyde Park section of the city, because of the refusal of the company 70 grant their demands for increased wages of approximately twenty per cent. and the reinstateme of discharged workers. The plant has been opera ting night and day recently, filling orders for machines used in the preparation of war material.
 A committee of the employees was in conference with officials or the com pany for more than an hour at noon. While the conference was fin progress about 100 machinists left their work Others quit when .the committee left the plant at the conclusion of the con- ference and before the outcome had been made known The strikers marched to labor headquarters. where meeting was held.
 The committee reported that the company had offered svune concessions including time and half for over time, reinstatement of all discharged employees pending an investigation of each individual case ana the placing of the plant on f1fty-hour a week basis. This offer was debated for some time The original demands of the workers were for double pay for over time, reinstatement Of all discharged men and a forty eight hour week.
 It was claimed thht all the employees with the exception of a few moulders were out. Former Governor Floss is president of the company. cF
 After a prolonged discussion the concessions offered by the comPeSy were rejected. The strikers then i'm structed the committee to confer with company officials
 The vote of rejection was unani- nous. It was stated that the men wanted the abolition of the efficiency system, and eight hour day and time and half for overtime, a flat rate of fifty cents an hour and the rein statement of the men discharged.