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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19

between 100000 and 100000 cubic feet
per minute, and during the filtration
tests made of the gases throughout
a period of nine months it was found
that the electrical precipitator recov-
cred between so and 90 per cent of the
suspended matter. With improve
mcntS in detail of construction, the eff
ticiency later was raised well up into
the ninctieS.
Great Wastaee in Smoke.
The general public has only the
fainteSt notion of the wastage repre-
Sented in the fumes and smokes from
belching stacks quite apart from the
benehcient economies following from
their abatement where the nature of
these OutpouringS is harmful to man
and vegetation. In the smelling of
lead the fume contains anywhere from
3 to 10 per cent of the voatilized met
al in the form of lead oxide and lead
Sulphide, with compounds of arsenic
and anthony. This percentage is
well worth recovering. Doctor Colt
rell is authority for the statement that
not less than 36 valuable substances
are found in fumes which, If not col
lectcd, would be lost during the smelt-
ing and refining of various ores, etc.
At Great Falls. Mont, there was at
one time daily loss in dust from the
3,7T5 pounds of copper, JOG ounces of
silver, and OIL ounces of gold. BY an
adequate provision for dust recovery,
this Smcter was able to save in the
course Of a single year metallic val
ueS amounting to $130,2G3
The blighting gas, sulphur dioxide,
given off from the stacks of copper
SmelterS can be transformed into use
full substances by turning the gas into
Sulphuric acid or sulphur Sulphuric
acid is largely made here by treating
pyrites, and we now consume annually
in the neighbOrhOod Of 6250,00O tons
of 90 per cent sulphuric acid TO
great extent this corrosive fluid is a
prime constituent in the preparation
OF fertilizers, especially where phos-
phate rock is treated for this purpose.
1t is also used in converting the am
monia by-products OF cooking ovens
into ammonia Sulphate. Sulphuric
acid is in great demand by explosive
factories, oil refiners, steel mills and
varied industries engaged in the max
ing Of heavy chemicals. Sulphuric
acid is likewise extensively employed
by smclters and the latter are paying
as high as $50 ton today for the
stuff. Sulphur dioxide is used in
the preparation of wood pulp for pa
per making, both as disintegratihg
and bleaching agent.
In dealing with noxious or objec-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
A LITTLE BEDTIME STORY.

When Johnny Chuck ended his win
ter's Information and appeared in the
doorway of his house, he found Peter
Rabbit waiting for him, a-quiver with
curiosity.
$50 you are awake at last, johnny"
exclaimed Peter 81 was in your house
several weeks ago, and there you lay
with your eyes closed and your hands
embracing your stomach, SOunder
asleep than l ever saw anybody be-
fore"
"Oh, I wasn't asleep" replied John
ny. 81 was in a brown study. Late
last fall Sammy Jay, who thinks he's
smart, told me a conundrum. He
asked: What is the difference be-
tween an American soldier and butch
er in a packing plant? He answered
it himself. One is a defender and the
other a beef ender.' And then he
laughed. l have been studying over
that all winter, trying to figure out
whether he is a fool or he thinks
am. kansas City Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
NEW HEADLIGHT FOR AUTOS
Connected With Front Axle and Al.
ways Points in Same Direction
With Front Wheels. a

The latest development in aitomo-
bile lighting is headlight WHICH al
ways points in the right direction.
Every motorist has known the annoy
ance which arises in turning corners,
when the front wheels are pointed in
one direction and the headlights in
another, and the country to left or
right is lighted, While the road he
wants to travel is dark. The new
headlight is connected with the front
axle in such a way that it turns with
the front wheels instead OF with the
body of the car and always points in
the direction the wheels are pointed,
which is, of course, the path that the
car will travel.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
TO FIX BATTERY CONNECTION
Stripped End Of Wire Should Be
Wound Around Binding Post In
Clockwse Direction.

In making an ordinary connection to
a battery terminal, the stripped end
OF the wire should be wound around
the binding post in a clockwise direc-
ton. When the screw is frightened, 1t
will he turned to the right and with
the wire wound in the same direction,
there IS tendency for it to wrap all
the tighter around the post. When the
wire is wrapped the other way around,
1t tends to unwrap when the screw is
frightened.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
WATER AS CARBON REMOVER
Highly Recommended and Really Et.
fective-oid Timer Describes
Simple Method.

Water is n highly recommended and
really effective carbon remover. 1t is
the best, old-timers say. One man adj
vises a simple method: when your
motor Is running idle, speed 1t MP un-
til the air valve in the carbgretor
opens. Take Il syringe, abodt the
size of hypodermic syringe, and in
ject water slowly into the carburetor.
Do this four or five times, and you
will see the carbon in huget chunks
come out through the exhaust"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Character Told by Tongue.

Someone has discovered new sci
ence that he has named "GlOSso-
NANCY" Amerlcanized. it is tongue
Ology. The owner Of n short broad
tongue Is untruthful and unreliable
The owner Of long broad tongue Is
shallow, superficial and great talker.
The owner Of small round and
plump tongue is mediocre, common
place and ColOrless. The owner of a
short and narrow tongue is quick-tem-
pered yet affectionate and as sudden
In hate as in love. The owner Of the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Speaking Gently.

You say he has Il lovely DISPOSE
ton"
Wonderfully lovely. ! have known
him to go all over the golf links and
never say anything more emphatic than
oh, fudge ="
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19

TO abatp nuiSanCeS that BID falr 10
cause the shutdown OF IellIoN"i Vi
costly plants.
In dealing with dust alone, the first
direct effort along this line had to 90
with a Portland plant near riverside,
Cal. An electrical treater was Install
ed there a few years ago by way OF eX-
pertinent, and a couple of years later
was collecting something like hun
dred tons of dust daily. Prior to that
the dust had been scattered broadcast
and settled upon the groves of ada
cent orange growers, leading to extern
Sivp litigation. Analysis of the re-
covered dust disclosed the presence of
an appreciable percentage Of potash,
but this attracted no marked attention
at the time. Since then, particularly
now that it is no longer possible for
us to get potash from our prime
source, Germany, this element so es-
sential to balanced plantfooG is in
great demand.
Last year the plant at riverside
started full blast TO actually create
dust as its first concern in order to
recover the potash which previously
had been only a hy-product in the
manufacture of cement.
Cement Becomes By-Product.
This is certainly a romantic devel-
opment of modern industry, where an
apparatus installed for the purpose Of
saving the life of the factory turns out
to be the center of operations around
which the entire plant is adjusted.
In other words, the cement becomes
for the once the by-product and the
profits on the potash furnish an ample
revenue. while the cement is just so
much additional gain.
Anyone mt all familiar with the aver
age cement plant and the gray pow
dered appearance OF the nearby ter
ritOry can realize the boon that would
be conferred by the general adoption
of electrical precipitators not only in
preventing the escape of the dust but
in saving the potash which is so much
desired.
Perhaps the most interesting part
of the whole story of Doctor Cottrells
success is the fact that he has pre-
scented TO Smithsonian institute at
Washington all of his valuable patents
relating to the electrical precipitation
of dust. smoke and fumes. The pur-
pose of this munifcence on his part
was that any profits resulting from
the practical application of the pat
ents should go to the upbuilding of
fund to aid in the advancement of
scientific research. In short. to help
genius and to develop inventions
where the needful financial aid might
otherwise be lacking.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
C0zI12ELZ ARQAR-
AHZIS NSED LW
eQzEZ zE72Y

tiOnable gases not
necessarily harmful a
new aspect of precip-
itatiOn arises. The
electrical treater can
handle only fluids or
substances IN t h e
shape of particles
and cannot cause the
precipitation of gases,
per Sc. But these
gases can be made to
cOndenSe upon miStS
in the form of steam
or finely sprayed wa
ter or upon extremely
fine powder or dust
purposely thrown in
TO the sweep of the
gases to effect this.
In this way it is pos
sihle to deal with va
ried conditions and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Helps Considerably.

"They've been married twenty
years and they are still in love-"
after all, there is such a thing as
lasting affection"
Perhaps. But taking practical
view of the matter, both had enough
money when they married to do what
they liked, and they have never had to
borrow from each other"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Why They Were There.

Mr.. Bacon-Look at the item in this
paper: The total wealth of the United
States is estimated at $130,000,000,-
600.
Mrs. Bacon-Why are there so many
ciphers in there?
"The ciphers, my dear, represent the
wealth of a large proportion of the
people"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Spinninu Wheels.

When the rear wheels are ia, n nnd-
dy spot, do not,-try. to- lriyeMhe car
out by spinning them. The slower the
wheels turn the better the chance of
gripping the surface. II the, car can
be rocked by alternately engaging and
disengaging the clutch it will be found
that the pendulum action of the car
will carry It out of almost any bad
spot.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Oil Brakes SparinqIY.

1t has been well said that there Is
one set Of bearing surfaces on car
which should never be oiled-the
brakes. This is not strictly true, rs
soueaking brake must be oiled, but
with caution. Use castor oil in mod
Grafton until the squeak is stopped.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Initial Lesson.


As your initial lesson, after YOU have
learned the names, and above all the
potentialities of the various levers,
learn how to stop. OF course, as a
preliminary, you must start, but that
can be at your leisure. Make dozen
Or even a hundred attempts to bring
the car to a Standstill until you have
gained confidence. Then adventure
along some quiet, unobstruCted road.
After YOU have received some in
struction about the general mechanism
of the car, practice stopping suddenly
before reaching imaginary dangers
along the road. Don't wait for this
lesson until a child, chicken, an alb
sent-minded saunterer or some other
irresponsible live thing sends your
brand-new knowledge helter-skelter.
Measuring Distance.
Measuring distance accurately is the
most important feature of driving.
Draw two lines across the road fifty
feet apart. Then, going at the rate of
twenty miles an hour, apply the brake
and see how long it takes you to stop
the car. When you discover how much
over the fifty-foot line your automobile
goes, you realize the necessity for the
drivers first rule-caution.
This trial also teaches you what
speed is safe in approaching railroad
crossings and intersecting streets, and
how near you can 60 to traffic before
applying your brake.-Popular Science
Monthly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19

al, staggered every one with the abso-
lutte coolneSS with which he met all
charges. But when he left the cham
Der, in the darkness and falling snow,
no cab was to be found. "Sapristi,"
cried the deputy as he looked in vain
for friendly "fiacre." Then an idea
struck him, and he approached a mo-
torcar containing detectives. at Is
you who are shadowing me?" he ques-
toned. Eyes, monsieur" VERY well.
then; take me home" said NJ. Caillaux,
rs he entered the police car--London
Chronicle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
SLOWING DOWN AT CROSSING
Unique Plan to Prevent Autosts Dash.
ing Upon Tracks Already occu-
pied by Train.

Patent papers have been granted on
unique plan to prevent autoists dash
Ing upon railroad tracks already 0ccu-
pied by a train. The plan might arouse
the ire OF the automobiles, but it would
probably make it impossible for these
of making u sharp curve in the road at
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19

long Fand moderately pointed tongue
IS frank. loving, truthful and affection
ate. Now all this may or may not
be true but ! will advise you. young
man, to quit eyegazing and study her
ongue.-Scolopo, the Scribe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Too Much Company.

"Have you ever loved before?" asked
the coy maid
Yes" yawned the worldly young
man, "but-er-never before a chaper-
one, two small brothers and pet bull
dog"
And then she suggested trip down
the old road to see the stars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Double Turn Prevents Speeding Over
Railroad Tracks.

point just before the tracks would
be reached under ordinary circumstan-
ces, so the chauffeur is compelled to
slow up and make two turns before
getting on the track. While perform
ing this evolution it is thought that
there would be ample opportunity for
observing the approach Of train in
either direction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Caillaux's Aplomb.

There is going the rounds in Paris
n characteristic story of NJ. Caillaux
The other Sunday afternoon he APP
peared for the last time before the
committee of eleven, charged with in
vestigatlng his case. He had, as usu-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
The Main Point.

George-The idea of accepting such
q buffoon of a man for a husband
Why, his name doesn't look well on
a visiting card.
Evelyn-No; but it looks rather in
viting on n check.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
A Pessimist.

Mrs. Hickson-In the old days love
letters were written with goose quilts.
Mr.. Hickson-Yes; they were writ
ten by many goose, too.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
HOW AUTOMOBILE
MAY Be learned
Initial Lesson in Handling Ma
chine Should Be How to
Stop Quickly.
STARTING NOT so IMPORTANT
Make Numerous Attempts to Bring Car
to StandstilI Until Confidence is
Gained-Measure Distance
Accurately.

Running an automobile through traf-
fic is like swimming in deep water
Don't do it until you are so sure of
yourself that all danger Of panic has
gone by. And always expect the I'M
expected. Leave your family or friends
at home on those first few rides.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
AbSentminded.

"What's wrong with the bosS?"
"YOu know he has been in the habit
lately of having his hands manicured.
You hold your fingers in little bowl
of water, believe"
81 know"
well the minute the new stenog-
rapher seated herself at his desk he
dipped his hand into the ink WELL"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
joyous Assumption.

A "cut-up" scatters careless chaf.
He is indeed a happy elf
Who thinks he should make others laugh
BY watching him enjoy himself.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Close to X.

Nick--Did her face light up?
DiCk-Sure; her eyes snapped fire
and her cheeks burned with rage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Scientist Has Dis
covered Way TO
Stop Enormous
Waste Of Fuel

N1ERICA sends billions "up
in smoke" yearly because
of the enormous waste in
the fuel used by our indus
tries. On the other hand,
there is a man in Washing
ton who has discovered
how to turn smoke into
money and he is now buSily
nnmaped 1enchinc the rest
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-01-10

Mr.. Tom Harmon and Miss Ada
Hutson, from the lower end OF
this county, were married at Win
chester, Dec. 26 by the venerable
Ed j. w. Harding.
Mr.. Talt Eudank, and Miss Car :
oline Matherly, daughter Of Ed.
John H. Matherly, of Log Lick
were married in Richmond We'd
nesday, December 26, Ed. d. H.
Matherly officiating.
The bride is sister to the offic-
iating minister who was formerly
pastor of the Christian church this
city.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-01-10
Prosperity for Farmers.

Never before have conditions
been shaped more favorably for the
farming community to prosper and
make progress toward higher de-
velopment. Other industries have
suffered from various causes, but
the business of producing food and
cotton, wool, ETC., has been stimu-
lated, and prices paid to farmers
for their produce have been main
tanned at a high level. Moreover
these satisfactory prices are assured
for the present year.
Soon the work of producing an
other crop will engage the attention
of the readers of this journal, and
upon the outcome of the plans now
to be made and carried out during
the season that are to follow the
whole nation is greatly concerned.
How important it is, therefore, that
every farmer exercise forethought,
plan wisely and provide as far as
possible everything which will be
needed in the way of implements,
seeds and fertilizer for the time of
blowing and planting. 1t is an un-
usual opportunity that is afforded
to show a patriotic spirit and at
the same time make progress in
material prosperity.-Inland Farm
er.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-01-10

tcndent Gilbert, in which he out
lined "A remedy for the present Leg
isIature to consider. The essence
OF the recommendation was longer
terms and better pay. This was
clearly pointed out by Supt. Gilbert
as absolutely necessary on account
of increased salaries in various
other lines Of work that greedily
pick up all the teachers that will
part from their calling. Something
must be done and something is go
ing to be done. We must have
teachers. And in our judgment,
the young man and lady that prop
erly qualities themselves as teachers
at a splendid institution like East
Kentucky Normal or Stanton Col
lege, is going to find it an easy
matter to get a good school at a
good salary a little later when the
time comes. 1t pays to be pre-
pared any way, SO start to school
at once and make ready.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-01-10

The well-informed in making
new-year resolutions have learned
the sensible thing to do is to resolve
not to make so many new year res
buttons, but to further resolve to
keep all the new year resolutions we
do make.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-01-10

SUBSCRIPTION RATE,
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.

The Times expects great things
from the undertaking Of the Gov
eminent in operating the railroads
Of the country. We do not expect
TO see in the future the railroad
charging $l.15 a ton for hauling
coal to Clay City and 90 cents o
ton for hauling the same coal
through Clay City and on three
times as far. We do not expect to
see them build a $25, 900 depot at
little new made stations and furnish
two % dollar box cars for waiting
rooms in a city of 1000 two miles
further down the line, as the L. &
N. has done over at Irvine and Re-
VIENNA. There will be no more
hauling in box cars to the shops
and held there for months and
listed as disabled when in fact there
is but just one nut off some where
which could have been screwed on
by ten-year-old school boy in ten
minutes If it had not have been to
the interest of the railroad COM
pany to have a shortage Of cars to
claim an excuse to raise rates some
where.
No, sir, soon as matters can be
shaped, we expect to see plenty OF
cars everywhere, prompt shipments
and as equitable a rate to all as is
now given in the parcel post carry
ing business. 1t can be done and
as the Government has no axes to
grind, no cities to build and no cities
to kill for spite or otherwise all
thing, shall be fair to all.
For months the cry has been,
shortage Of coal cars" So much
30 has it been that you could get
nothing shipped except in closed
cars. Today after the Government
has had control less than thirty
days, reports come from the min
ing towns up the line that they have
more coal cars there than they can
use.
The Government has nothing in
mind but services to the people in
the operation Of utilities, while cor
porations have nothing in mind
but profit, greed and graft. This
means that when there is more
profit to hold thousands Of cars un-
der repair shedsand let the people
suffer, they do that or anything
else, disregarding all rights Of the
people for the filthy lucre. That
stuff which the Good Book teaches
us is "the root Of all evil"
Government ownership Of rail-
roads WAS one Of w. J. organs doc
trines twenty years ago as was the
doctrine Of prohibition. The Gov
eminent has had to come to both
II them TO maintain its existence
as a power intact. The truth Of it
il Bryan is 50 far ahead Of some
peanut politicians that they, Of
course cannot see to act until the
mills begin TO grind. Their vision
is too shortsighted TO lead: They
should be sent TO the rear and kept
there.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-01-10

false, whcrc non IS free TO do what
he likes; and the true, where man
is free to do what he ought.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-01-10

According to commercial reports
there were 1855 business failures
in this country last year. This is
less than the year before, but we
fail to see any excuse for failures
last year except by fire or destruc-
ton by other accidents. A man
who can't make business 60 now
should be conscripted by Uncle
SAM"
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-01-10

This is the time of year when hum
dreds renew their subs .ription to the
| zeal paper, and as many of them will
want additional reading, we have ar
ranged club rates with the following
papers at the price mentioned:
Times and Louisville Daily Post, So 85
Times and Cincinnati Post 385
Times and Weekly Enquirer $50
Times and Farmers Home Journl 70
Times and Home and Farm 80
Times and Inland Farmer 80
Times and McCall's Magazine so
Persons desiring more of the above
papers than is in ,luded in the club they
first select, san find the cost Of other
papers by subtracting one dollar from
ca III club rate including the paper you
desire and add this amount to the club
you first select.
Old Papers for Sale at The
Timea 0fyics
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-01-10

Being behind with the last two
issues Of the Times has greatly
worried us. But then We do not
see why it should. All trains run
behind time; our mail is everlast-
ingly behind and every factory in
in the United States seem to be un-
able to keep up and farmers are be-
hind with their work, SO if the pa
per is . little behind occasionally it
Is then just in the hight Of style.