The Syracuse Journal, Volume 16, Number 15, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 9 August 1923 — Page 2

DEATH SUDDENLY CAUSHAROIBG President Succumbs to Apoplexy When Seemingly on Road to Recovery. SHOCK TO NATION AND WORLD Remain* Taken on Special Train to Washington for State Funeral Services—Crowd* in Every Town Stand With Bared Head* in Silent Respect. Washington. — Warren Gamaliel Harding died suddenly Thursday evening from a stroke of apoplexy at 7 :30 Sun Francisco time (10.30 p. m. Chicago and 11:30 p. m. New Yofk). The end was shockingly, sudden and came In the midst of apparent convalescence. The special train left San Francisco at 7 p. in Friday, routed directly to the capital byway of Reno, Ogden. Cheyenne, Omaha and Chi'au<>. The train made no stops en route except those necessary for Its operation. The body of the President was borne In the rear car. The car was lighted at night, .and at all times two soldiers and two sailors, a part of a naval and military guard of sixteen enlisted men. stood at attention guarding the casket. The train carried the presidential party as composed during the trip across the country to Alaska, and also General Pershing. Attorney General Daugherty,, and Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Reinsberg and family. Mr». Rertmberg being a sister of the President. T'ptold thousand of American citizens stood with uncovered heads, day .< and night, as the train passed. Through Nevada In the hours of daylight ami darkne-s there were tr>.timers at the stations. Utah < tributed Its thousands the next day. Wyoming’s citizens mourned en masse. And so on across the ■ nect. At the cities. especially. large crowds as- *« mblt-d at the stations. President Harding died of .4 stroke of apoplexy at 7:30 oVlock Thursday | t. ght (l<»:30 p. n».. Nffw York time) His exact age was flfty-seven years and nine months. The end came suddenly while Mrs. Harding was reading to him from a ' magazine and after what had been I called the best day he bad had since i the beginning of his Illness exactly I one week before. | Suddenly It was noticed that the , President was shuddering and gasp- ; Ing. Mrs. Harding ran to him, but ho was unable to respond to her in qulrtes. She then ran to the door of the sick room and called to the secret service men there to summon the President’s physicians. When General Sawyer reached the room the (’resident whs still alive, but he died almost at .on. e • *- Collapse I* Sudden. ,• In greater detail the facta of the death are related. With Mrs, Harding tn the sickroom were two nurses. Due to the seeming Improvement In the t President* condition, menders of l.tparty, including the physicians who ■ had remained in <<>nstnrit cal), were confident they could leave the hotel j for a few hours’ relaxation. Many of them were at dinner. Mrs. Harding, however, refusing to desert the post, was seated by the bedside, reading to her husband, when *t 7:10 O'clock the President suddenly collapsed. His breathing; which had been quick ever since the Illness overtook him. suddenly became spasmodic. Mrs. Harding, leaving the nurses tn take whatever steps they could In the emergency, ran to the door of the presidential suite. •'Get the doctors.” she calleL as she ran part way Into the almost deserted corridor. A secret service operative was seated about twenty feet down the hall Slrt? hurriedly told the secret Service man that the President had had a sudden and seemingly severe relapse. and begged the detective to try to locate Doctor Boone or any of the other physician*. The secret service man took up the search for the physicians,, while Mrs. Harding returned to the bedside. They located Doctor Sawyer at once. Hoover Arrive* Quickly. Word of the President's sudden turn for the worse spread through the hotel and efforts were launched at once to try to locate the members of his official party. Herbert Hoover, secretary of commerce and one of the closest cabinet members to the President, was the first of the cabinet members to reach the bedside. He hurried into the corridor. already aware that the President's life was ebbing fast, and the I d<»or to the suite closed behind him. A short time after he came out He was f completely broken up and could not

Jud Tunkins. Jnd Tunkins says hi* wife thinks every man should be compelled to put In a twelve or fourteen-hour <h»y at his regular work instead ot hanging around and interfering with the housecleaning. "Some" Vole*. In order to record native tune*, a West African native of giant stature wa* Invited to sing into a phonograph. So powerful wa« his voice, however, that It wrecked the machine. Bridge* Aero** the Mississippi. 5 There are 119 bridges across the Mississippi; 77 above St Paul, Minn.; 41 between St. Paul the point where the Ohio Joins the river, and two below this point Two of the largest bridge* are at Memphis, Tenn., one at Thebe*, UL; and four at St. Louia, Mo. Bs Bad Then. Batag good aad ontrouNeaaose won’t get yon a piece in history. The only famous fly in the world te Ute one In flba otetmeat—Duluth Harald.

Milestones in Harding’s Life. Here Were the milestones in Warreu G. Harding’s life: Born in Blooming Grove, Mbrrow county, Ohio, November 2, 1865. Began career as newspaper publisher, November 26. 1884. Elected to Ohio state senate, bis first political office, November 6, 1898. Elected lieutenant governor of Ohio, November 3, 1903. Defeated as Republican candidate for governor, November 8. 1910. Elected to United States senate. November 3, 1914. Nominated for the presidency, June 12. 1920. Elected President, November 2, 1920. Inaugurated March 4, 1921. Dietl August 2. 1923.

speak to the newspaper men as they gathered around him on his way down to his own quarters. Tears were run ning down his cheeks and he seemed to be stunned by grief as he made his way to the elevator. Mayor James Rolph of San Francisco was the next to arrive, and he, too. after a visit to the death room, was inarticulate. Official Statement. It was about twenty minutes from the time Mr. Harding was stricken (7:10 p. m.) until he died (7:301. The circumstance is told briefly in the following formal announcement: "The President died at 7:30 p. tn. Mrs. Harding und the two nurses, Miss Ruth Powderly and Miss Sue Drusser, were in the room at the time. Mrs. Harding was reading to the President when utterly without warning a slight shudder passed through his frame, he collapsed, and all recognlxed that the end had come. A stroke of apoplexy was the cause of his death. “Within a few moments all of the President's official party had been summoned.” Dr. Boone said later that Miss Powderly looked at the President while Mrs. Harding was reading to him and was struck by a groat Improvement in the patient's appearance. “Doesn’t he look fine?" she said, turning to Mrs. Harding. Then the nurse 1 turned back to look nt the President to verify her comment. Mrs. Harding looked, too. They saw a shudder pass over the sick man's frame. That marked the stroke that produced death. The bdl.iwhig telegram from the members of the cabinet who are here was Immediately sent to Vice President Coolidge. Chief Justice Taft, and those members of the cabinet who were not in San Francisco: •The President died at 7:30 p. tn. from a stroke of cerebral apoplexy. The end came peacefully and without warning. “DAUGHERTY, “WORK. “WALLACE, •hoover.” A Shocking Surprise. Nothing could have been a more shocking surprise. But an hour earlier General Sawyer had been telling newspaper men that Mr, Harding had had the best day since be became seriously iU the preceding Saturday. He said that the President had definitely entered Q upon the stage of convalesceiwe and that everything went to show that Mr. Harding was on the road to ultimate recovery. The members of the official party—those who had accompanied the President and Mrs. Hurtling—had no warning that the President was in danger. They, like the newspaper men, had been assured that a fatal termination of the President’s illness was a thing not expected. In view of his up- ; parent Improvement—the evident less ening of serious symptoms—in the last 48 hours. George B. Christian, Jr., secretary to the President and his devoted friend. was In Los Angeles with Mrs. Christian. He had gone there at the President's solicitation to read at a Masonic gathering an address which the President had prepared In the expectation that he would deliver it In person. The newspaper men had an engagement with General Sawyer for 8 o'clock. He was to tell them then how the President was progressing toward recovery. The bulletin came at 7:30. Regarding the manner In which Mrs. Harding sustained the shock, an official statement given to the press by Judson D. Welllver of the White House staff, a member of the President s official party, said: “Mrs. Harding, who from the beginning of the President’s illness had expressed complete confidence in his recovery. did not break down. On the other hand, she continued, ns from the beginning, the bravest member of the group. When it was realised that the President had actually passed away, she turned to those in the room, whose concern had turned to her, and said: T am not going to break down.'"

(Giant Among Berries. The Columbia berry, the largest berry yet discovered, measures as much as i inches in length by P,4 inches in ; thickness, and was introduced in 1921 into this country from its home hfgh up In the Andes. Charcoal Eph's Philosophy. “I ain’t got no. mo' 'llgion dan I need*,” said Charcoal Eph, moodily, "but befo’ I holiah Amen loud enough f drown de organ I sure gwine contribute without changin' a nlckeL” Surely Mean Burglar. The meanest burglar on record has been discovered. He broke into a baker's shop, and. finding only some small change as plunder, took a single bite of every pie and cake in- the place, thus rendering them unsalable. Good for Bum*. Burns will occur In the kitchen, so it te well to remember that a raw potato is a good remedy. Scrape or grate the potato and apply it like a poultice to the Injured surface; It will be found most soothing;

HARDING FUNERAL held at Marion Body Will Be Laid to Best in Old Home Town Without Pomp or Display. STATE SEBWCIHII CAPITOL Funeral Train Cro»*e« Country Arriving ia Nation’* Capital Wedneaday Afternoon —Sorrowing Throng* at Every Station Along Route. Marion. Ohio—Present plans for the Harding funeral in Marion provide foi the holding of services Friday morning. August 10. at the home of Dr George T. Harding, father of the dead president. The funeral party will reach Marion on Thursday morning, and the body will be taken directly to the of Dr. Harding. Marion’s civic association, organized during the campaign of 1920 and reorganized since President Harding’s death, has made all preliminary arrangements. All Marion in Mourning. Marion Is now draped in the deep est mourning. All business activities will be suspended the day of the fu neral. Al! proposed meetings have been called off. The people of Marion and vicinity will be given the privilege of gazing, for the last time, on this city’s beloved son at Trinity Baptist church. Day of National Mourning. Washington.—The first official act of President Coolidge as the new execu tive of the nation, was his signature to a proclamation announcing the death of President Harding and calling upon the country to observe Fri day. August 10. as a day of mourning and prayer. On that day Mr. Hard Ing’s body is to be buried at Marion. Body Taken To White House. The President’s remains upon arrival in Washington were taken immediately to the east room of the White House. On the following morning they were moved down historic Pennsylvania avenue to the rotunda of the capitol to lie in state until the funeral ser were held there late in the after noon. A state funeral, marked by solemn dignity and simplicity, was arranged for by President Coolidge and other high officials of the government, who devoted themselves untiringly to the preparation of ceremonials that fit tingly express the grief and reverence of the American people. President Coolidge. Chief Justice Taft, members of the cabinet and ol congress and others high in govern ment councils participated in the cere monies at' the suggestion of Mr. Cool idge. Upon Its arrival here from San Fran cisco, the funeral train was met by Mr. Coolidge and other ranking offi cials. who accompanied the body te the White House behind the escort o. a squadron of cavalry and a baitaiki; of field artillery. Wednesday morning, the body wa escorted to the capitol and placed in the rotunda. After funeral service; there it lay in state until 6 p. m.. and an hour later started on the last jour ney to Marion, where on Friday it will find a resting place in the soil of Ohio As the flag-draped casket moved from the White House over Pennsylvania avenue, it was escorted by several thousand troops under General John J. Pershing and behind the auto mobiles carrying Mrs. Harding and members of the family were President Coolidge, members of his cabinet, mere bent of the supreme court and senator and representatives. In line also wer representative groups of patriotic organizations headed by their respect!’. • commanders. »ith colors and uniform is well as many civic and commercial organizations. The Masonic order* of which M' Harding was a member was repre sented by 150 Knights Templar an representatives of the gr tnd led? and there were also small groups iron other fraternal organizations. A Solemn Journey. A sorrowing people from the Atlas tic to the Pacific gathered in phurehe humbled before the Divine Pro-'dene which had taken Its leader from tb.t republic and prayed for strength for the new leader and for consolation io: Mrs. Harding in her hour of grief. Along a stretch of railroad extend tng directly across the state of Wyom ing and Nebraska, the people offeree their prayer* as they stood silent and with heads bared watching the funera; train pass. With their prayers for the dead and the living they offered flower*. elaborately designed floral pieces and bunches of wild blossoms, to be placed in the last car where repre wentatives of the army and navy stood guard. From morning to night those on the train saw silent groups of American eitisens. They gathered by the thousands at Laramie and Cheyenne, by the hundreds tn the smaller towns and by two*, three* anad four* by the roadside in the open country. At I-armarie. where Tess than forty day* ago Mr. Harding, full of vigor and hope, and delivered a brief address with particular attention to education because of the location in that city ot the University of Wyoming, there wa* placed aboard the train a wreath of flowers gathered from the university Mm pus. COOLIDGE CALLS OFF ALL ENTERTAINMENTS Washington. — Under executive or ters signed today by President Coolidge there will be no official enter tainments until sex December 1, whila formal calls of organizations or of offi cials in a body at the White House will be deferred until after Septem her S. Flags on aO public buildings wiP remain at half-mast until the close oi Monday, September 3, or during the SMay period ot national mourning.

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Warren Gamaliel Harding, twentyninth president of the United States, was born November 2, 1865, on his grandfather's farm just outside the village of Blooming Grove, In Morrow county. Ohio. He was descended from two pioneer American families, hardy Holland Dutch on the one side and lib-erty-loving Scotch on the other. His father. Dr. George T. Harding, is still a practicing physician in Marion. O„ despite his advanced age of seven-ty-nine years. His mother was Phoebe Elizabeth Dickerson Harding. Mr. Harding was a self-made man in the best sense of the phrase. He worked on his grandfather’s farm and attended the village school until be was fourteen years old, and then he entered the Ohio Central college at Iberia. He worked bls way through that Institution by cutting com. paintIng his neighbors’ barns and helping on the grading of the roadbed of the T. &O. C. railroad. He also played In the village band and was editor of the college paper. When he graduated from the college, Warren went to work In the village printing office. At the time he was nineteen years old, his father moved to Marion with the family and there aided Warren financially in gaining control of the Marion Star, of which he was publisher until after he assumtd the office of president of the United States. Already he knew how to set type and to do all the other duties of a printer, and when the linotype was Introduced he learned to operate that machine. Always he carried as a pocket piece the printer's rule he used In those day*. The Star was his idol and he was very proud of It and of the more than friendly relations that existed between him and bis employees. There was never a strike on the paper, and

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•bum yeu... ugo he instituted a profit-sharing plan whereby the employees received dividends that were paid them in the form of stock in the paper. Mr. Harding was Identified also with the Industrie* that sprang up In Marion as it grew from a town of 4.000 to a city of more than 30.000. He wa* a director In a bank and In several manufacturing companies, and was a trustee of Trinity Baptist churchHi* Rise In Politics. As editor and publisher of a lively Republican paper It was Inevitable that Mr. Harding should take an active Interest in politics, and his attainments brought him to the front in the state. He was a member, of the Ohio senate from 1900 to 1904. and then served as lieutenant governor of the state. In 1910 be was the Republican nominee for governor, but was defeated. In 1915 he was sent to the United States senate, serving until 1920. when be resigned to make the campaign for the presidency. In the preconvention campaign that year he had been looked on as one of the possible nominees for the high office, but his defeat In the primaries for election of dele gates from Ohio seemed to spoil his chances. However, the conservative leaders of the Republican party prevailed in the gathering in the Chicago Coliseum, and Mr. Harding was nominated. His campaign was based largely on opposition to American participation tn the League of Nations, and wa* so successful that In the election of November 4 be received 404 electoral votes to 127 for James M. Cox. ths Democratic nominee. He was Inaugurated March 4, 1921. with a degree of simplicity in the ceremonies that pleased the American people.

GOTHENBURG 300 YEARS OLD Chief Port of Sweden Was Founded by ths Great Monarch, Gustavus Adolphus. Gothenburg, the chief port and one of the greatest Industrial centers of Sweden, te this summer celebrating the three hundredth anniversary of its foundation by Gustavus Adolphus, says the Detroit News. The Dutch, at the beginning of the Eleventh cen|MFy, were the greatest maritime

Classed, when in the senate, as a conservative, President Harding did not depart markedly from conservative lines lien in the White House, though hi. supporters always said he was as progressive as the good of the country warranted und as conditions permitted. He, like President Roosevelt. had a great coal miners’*strike on his hands, and labored bard and with a measure of success to bring it to a peaceful and Just end. Arma Limitation Conference. The outstanding accomplishment of hfs administration was the great international conference for the limitation of «xnuament held in Washington, opening on Armistice day, November 11, 1921. At his instigation the conference was authorized by congress and after feeling out the big powers and finding them agreeable he issued invitations to Great Britain. France, Belgium, Italy, Japan. China, the Netherlands and Portugal. Each countrysent some of its most eminent statesmen as delegates, those of the United States being Secretary of State Hughes, chairman of the conference; Senators Lodge of Massachusetts and Underwood of Alabama, and ex-Secre-tary of State Elihu Root. The conference adjourned February 6, 1922, after negotiating these treaties: A covenant of limitation to naval armament between the United States, Great Britain, France, Japan and Italy. A treaty between the same powers as to the use of submarines und noxious’ gases in warfare. A treaty between the United States. Great Britain. France and Japan relating to their insular possessions and their Insular dominions in the Pacific, with a declaration reserving American rights in mandated territory. ■ . between the nine powers in

the conterence relating to principles and policies to be followed in matters concerning China. A treaty between the nine powers relating to Chinese customs tariff. Because France refused to consider the limitation of land armament at the present time, that part of the conference fell through. But what it did achieve was considered a great step toward the attainment of world peace. The treaties were soon ratified by the United States senate and the British parliament, and the other nations followed suit, though for a long time it was feared France would not accept the pacts. However. President Harding lived to see them ratified by the French chamber and senate. Favored Entering World Court. Mr. Harding had not been long tn the White House before It appeared that he did not favor entire isolation of the United States from European affairs, but believed this country would have to do its part In the restoration of Europe to peace and stability. This feeling became mop*?evident early in 1923 when he proposed that America should accept membership in the International Court of Justice which had been founded under the auspices of the League of Nations. The President was as insistent as ever that this country should keep out of the league, but believed the court was or would be independent of the greater organization. Against the advice of some leaders ot his party, he reiterated this advice on several occasions, and his plan formed the subject of some of his addresses on his last and fatal trip through the West He did not think It would split his party, and boldly continued to advocate it Not- • withstanding this, it was assumed to

traders in Europe and Gustavus Adolphus persuaded a number of Amsterdam merchants to settle in Gothenburg, where they were given special privileges. So much, Indeed, was the Dutch element In the population esteemed that It was ordered that the records of the dty should be kept' tn two languages, Swedish and Dutch. The rapid growth of the city attracted large numbers of Scottish and English traders, who settled there and except for such as th* wumerous |ha character of th* rity, sq

be almost a certainty that President Harding would be renominated in the Republican national convention of 1924. Mr. Harding’s home life was ideal save that he had no children. He and Mrs. Harding, who was Miss Florence Kling of Marlon, were devoted to each other and she was always his true helpmate, both in Ohio and tn Washington. In the national capital Mrs. Harding quickly made herself loved by all with whom she came in contact, and during the Western trip she was more eager even than the President to meet and mix with all kinds of people. Hi* Western Trip. President Harding's Alaska trip was originally planned for the summer of 1922. He inherited the so-called a y pF-" 4 Mra. Warren G. Harding., "Alaska problem.” Alaska seemed to be on the down grade, with decrease in population and mining output, threatened extinction of the fishing industry and numerous other unfavorable symptoms. The situation apparently called for the establishment of a definite Alaskan policy. Various plans were discussed, including a transfer of control to the Interior department from the score or more of governing bureaus. President Harding’s plans for 1922 came to naught, but this year he determined to get first-hand information. He was accompanied by Secretary Work of the Interior department. Secretary Wallace of the Agricultural department and Secretary Hoover of the Department of Commerce, all of whom are immediately concerned in the Alaskan situation. The President left Washington at the end of June and journeyed leisurely to the Pacific Northwest by special train, making speeches at St. Louis, Denver, Helena, Spokane and other cities. Incidentally he visited two of the national parks. First he went to Zion in Utah, the newest of our national parks, which is a many-colored gorge cut by the Rio Virgin. Next he visited Yellowstone in Wyoming, created in 1872, the first national park In history and largest and most famous of the nineteen parks of our system. Here he motored, boated, fished, fed the bears and had a good time. His plans also included a visit to Yosemite upon his return trip, but that was abandoned. Saw Much of Alaska. The President celebrated the Fourth of July in the United States and then started for Alaska on the U. S. transport Henderson. His Alaskan trip was extensive. He went the length of the new government railroad and visited the capital, Juneau, and the principal cities. On his return trip Mr. Harding stopped off at Vancouver, creating precedent In that be was the first American President to step on Canadian soil. The President arrived at Seattle July 27 and reviewed from the bridge of the Henderson a fleet of a dozen or so battleships under command of Admiral H. P. Jones, each of which gave him the national salute of twenty-one guns. Even then he was suffering from the ailment that resulted In his death, and soon after that the rest of his trip, which was to include a return to the East via the Panama canal, was cancelled. President Harding made a public a<L dress at Seattle, setting forth his views on the Alaskan situation. Some of his points were these: "Alaska for Alaskans.” “There is no need of governmentmanaged, federally-paid-for hothouse development . . . there must be no reckless sacrificing of resources.” “Alaska is destined for statehood in a few years.” "Where there 1* possibility of betterment in federal machinery of administration, improvement should and will be effected.” Other conclusions presented by President Harding were: That generous appropriation should be made for road building. That the federal government should be more liberal in encouraging the technical, scientific and demonstration work In agriculture. That restrictions should be laid on the fisheries and on the forests. That the development of the coal mines must await time and economic conditions. That the government should retain ownership and operation of the Alaskan raßroad.

far as foreign elements go, retains more traces of its early British settlers than it does es the Dutch. His Limit A student In public speaking created quite a sensation In class the other week by speaking on hugging The first speech was so successful that a week later he made another talk, this time on kissing. He cut the class this week, however, because he could not think of anything to tail about—Arizona Who© D*»

ARE STRONG ON ETIQUETTE Observance of. Ceremonious Forms it* China I* Considered of the Highest Importance. When a salesman, or person seeking business interviews, presents his card at the entrance to a Chinese merchant’s place of business, the possibility of an audience depends altogether upon how he deports himself while awaiting the return of the cardbearer. Should he he so indiscreet a* to put one foot over the 12-inch railing that intervenes between the step and the doorway, no manner of persuasion 'an prevail npon the merchant to grant him an interview. In case he waits patiently in the space allotted to unknown callers, this fact is noted, and he is usually ushered in. Once in. there is still a more dell-, cate matter to be disposed of, and in case the newcomer is ignorant of the customs, he fares ill with his errand. Immediately upon the caller’s entering and taking a seat, a servant brings a serving of tea, which includes a small cup for each person present. The point of etiquette demands that this tea shall not be touched until the guest is ready to depart, in case the interview has been a pleasant one, in which event the caller is supposed to take up and drink his tea at parting, and at this signal all the others d<» . likewise. However, should it so happen that the Chinese is not pleased with his caller, and is in any way annoyed by him. he takes up the tea an t begins to drink at once, which act is a direct and decided hint that the interview is ended, and has not been to the pleasure of the merchant. The caller is then expected to take Ids Immediate departure. When a caller has become well acquainted. some of the formality Isr broken by the Chinese, and on a cold day a cup of tea is served immediately to the guest in a social way. But the ’•formal” tea is still to be observer and partaken of at parting, irrespeo five of the cup given to warm anc greet the caller on his arrival. This however, is done only after many vk* its, when the business dealings have been of such a nature as to warrant friendship and this hospitality. Rock That Sickens in Town*. The stone known as hath stone ha been used for centuries for buildim in England. But bath stone is dell cate, and falls a victim of diseases I! bad air. It is a stone won more o less like coal from underground galleries rather than from open quarries And it must be brought to the surfac in the winter or it will not weathe hard. It must be nursed and mature before it is used, and unless, whet used, it is set the right way of iti grain it will not wear. All the same it lives long enough in buildlngt around its native heath. And it is much the same with other freestones. Sound through the years in their own country air, they soon suffer if taken to the cities. Painswick stone, for instance, beautiful and durable on the Cotswold*, became very sick and sorry when introduced into the fabric of Westminster abbey. Remarkable Telescope. Many interesting new features have been embodied In an astronomical I tolescope recently supplied by an English firm to the Brazilian government. This telescope is 18 inches in diameter and has two photographic star cameras placed above the main tube. The vertical axis of the telescope revolves in hall bearings-—the introduction of which has been attended with complete success. Not only do they render the telescope very easy to set, but they reduce the work which has to be done “ by the clock which drives the telescope so as to keen it fixed upon a certain portion of the heavens for photographic pun>oses. So accurately made Is the whole mechanism that it will maintain the telescope directed to a particular star for three or four hours without the slightest adjustment. To Utilize Seaweed. Great masses of seaweed, washed up around the coast of the Orkney's, may shortly promote an important commercial asset. Plans have been made to establish on the west coast an industry for extracting from it a chemical substance which, when mixed with coal dust, is slated to protluce brick fuel of excellent quality. Collecting depots will be formed along the coast, and it is proposed to erect near Stromness, a factory costing 1200,000. The harbor commissioners of Stromness are stated to be prepared to deepen the access to their piers so that large steamers will be able to load and discharge cargoes. Paper Barrel*. A new paper barrel machine is claimed to offer great possibilities in the production of containers. Though made of paper, its product is light, strong and durable, and can be made rapidly In a great variety of shapes. Tough "chip board” paper is usually used, and water-glass or silicate of soda, which set so quickly the barrels are ready for immediate use, is the usual adhesive; for liquids a special neutral coating is applied inside to prevent corrosion. Wooden heads are commonly provided. It is said that thsse barrels can be manufactured at the nite of one a minute. Just a Hope. Paul’s mother desired to awaken ia him an interest in music, and took him to a musical given by a neighborhood instructor where boys and girls he knew would take part. After a few numbers he got uneasy and it was necessary for his mother to remind Ijini several times to sit quiet Fdr a few moments he did and then began putting his hands in one pocket after another energetically. His mother turned to him and said sharply, “What are you looking for?" He answered, “I ain’t looking for nothin’, but I hope to goodness I find something.” , Severest Punishment The severest punishment suffered by a sensitive mind, for Injury inflicted upon another, is the consciousnMe of having