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Not merely, you understand, the dual celebrations of Christmas and New Year's day. but another one besides. The ex planation of surprise of red let ter days in the admiral's calendar at this season of the year is found in the circum stance that the birthday anniversary of the hero of Manila bay occurred on December 2G. the day after Christmas. Moreover, the Admiral's friends make as much of the birthday anniversary as they do of the general holiday that just pre cedes it. The highest ranking officer of our naval ser vice Is quite in conceit with the idea of having his birthday anniversary fall in the same week l2Sk-2-Ji "Sit 3tF-Jr - BSBBUBBuMhl39iBMflBHlflBHHBxaSaaRSmTv(!Bv fWYr$rWnVPT' fnyrffT-TTTf 4siwj3tG0y' BsaSS9- r i "iffWil lLllr Ib li i ' mill imLii11 ' i fc2 ' "aB )HB B PjBwS -aUIM;'t 'JMTsffiWmmkfVr errors' HVRl " -"- B m k 5-f7'.. j--v wi WCfBl i ! v.BBBJBlBBBwBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBrSflBl. 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And those officers who do not live there make it a rendezvous, particularly at holiday seasons, and thus it comes about that there were in the capital at Christmas week an exceptional number of friends and acquaintances sr2- J&ez&r of tho admiral officers who served with him in the Pacific and else where. Of course they called upen him on his birthday and he met tiiem at social functions during tho week. As for the admiral himself, ho lives very quietly these days and ho 'oes not introduce incny frills in his celebration of his birthday anni versary. On that day. as on every I other, he devotes a good share of the late afternoon to a long carriago drive, probably handling the reins himself. Formerly the admiral in dulged in a horseback ride as his daily outing, but with advancing years he has almost abandoned this strenuous exercise. In addition to his daily ride he is wont to walk more or less each day, walking to and fromhis office at tho Navy De partment Annex building and in thi3 walk, on his birthday, he had as his companion his only son, regard ing whom the public has heard so little. The big event of the day, how ever, was the admiral's dinner party in the evening. The most promi nent men In the nation gathered around the festive board and the president of the United States was a guest. The dinner was prepared by the admiral's famous Chi nese ccok. who has been with him ever since the stirring days at Ma nila bay, and who is famous for hi3 appetizing dishes. The informal an niversary banquet with its gor geous birthday cake was served ia the dining room of the admiral's present home the house to which he removed when the dwelling giv en to him by the nation, in grati tude 'for the victory of May 1. proved rather too small to enable him to entertain his friends as he desired to. TW. fl,nlng room Is a very Imposing apartment. I nis uinu b nings, heavy carved furnituro SVVKS ceUlns stSlded with electric lights. On It ti 1 tone valla of this apartment there Is one of the long a collection of Flll- arrangea me """-,...M .. choi,u ttPnncns. wchjuiub u.... -.- UNIFORMS IN THE NAVY Both the officers and the crews of the older navies used to . dress pretty much as they pleased. In Nelson's time an attempt was made to get the officers arrayed with some sort of system, but the sailors were whatever they could get hold of. That the dominant colors in dress in the Brit ish navy (and resulting in the navies of other countries) were determined by a woman's in fluence is shown in English records. The Hon. John Forbes, admiral of the fleet, said: "Adverting to the establishment of naval uni forms, I was summoned to attend the duke of Bedford and, being introduced into an apart ment surrounded with various dresses, my opinion was asked as to tho most appropriate. I said red and blue, as they were our national colors. "'No. replied his grace, 'the king (George II.) has determined otherwise, for having seen my duchess riding In the park a few days ago In a habit of blue faced with white the dress took his majesty's fancy, who has appointed it for the uniform of the royal navy.'" While wearing a uniform himself. Nelson was jealous In guarding against further encroach ments on the sailor's prerogative in the matter of dress. About the time of the French revo lution epaulets began to be worn in continental navies; at first only on ono shoulder, according to -the officer's rank. In 1TS3 Nelson, while in France, wrote to his father: "Two noble English captains are here. They wear fine epaulets, for which I think them great coxcombs. You may suppose 1 hold them a little cheap for putting on any part of a Frenchman's uniform." It was only a few years after this, however. that Nelson himself was wearing an epaulet, not only on a single shoulder, but on both. In the United States navy uniforms were pre scribed from the outset but with the very wise clause, inserted as a parenthesis, "if they can be procured." By a resolution of the continental board of admiralty captains were to have a coat of blue cloth with red lapels, slashed cuffs, a stand-up collar, flat yellow buttons, blue breeches and a red waistcoat with yellow lace. Lieutenants were to have a blue coat, red lapels, round cuffs faced, a stand-up collar, yel low buttons, blue breeches and a plain red waist coat. Midshipmen vrere to have a blue coat with lapels, round cuffs, faced with red. a stand up collar, red at the buttons and button-holes, blue breeches and a red waistcoat. Officers of tho marines were to have a uni form consisting of a green coat faced with white, round cuffs, slashed sleeves and pockets with buttons around the cuffs, a silver epaulet on the left shoulder, skirts of the coat turned back (like theuniform of the continental soldier), buttons for the facings, white waistcoat and breeches edged with green, and black gaiters and garters. Tho marines were to wear -green shirts. But it Is highly improbable that these pre- shields nino weapons, inciuuiut, .--. -. - - and other pieces 01 uea " - --- sp cuou's on the opposite wall Is a mounted moose head and an ingenious map of the world fashioned from hemp by Filipino weavers. Opening from this fcom Is the breakfast room, which Is used by the Bewevs for all family and informal dinners. In"so-e respects the most interesting room in the admlrHi's home ii the "blue room." a sort of combination "den," library and living room. The wall coverings, draperies, etc.. are alT cf brocaded silk in the delicate robin's egg tint, and the up holstery is in harmony with this color scheme. Here are the admiral's reading and writing table and his "favorite corner." containing his lounging chair brought from the Orient and a collection of prized pictures. Including original war sketches, autographed photos and other mementoes. Seated hero the other day the admiral, who docs net look within ten years of his scventy-thrca years, said: "I relish the little birthday celebrations I have enjoved In recent years, all the more because as a boy my birthday anniversary never meant much to me. My relatives were wont to combine It with Christmas In so far as gift giving was concerned. I do not recall that, as a boy. I ever received a birthday present and I thought it pretty hard luck then." scribed uniforms were ever worn except In cases of great ceremony or where tho officer was sitting for his portrait. The facts In the case seem to be that John Paul Jones, Nicholas Eiddle. John Barry and other nautical heroes of the revolution achieved their greatness in red or blue fannel shirts and In any other clothing tha came handy; doubt lessly patched by the ship's taiior. not too neat ly, with sail cloth, ly the assistance of a mar line spike and spun yarn. Blacjtcl.c Palestine a Land of Contrasts I have often heard it said that Pales tine ib not a land of much variety, even That It is very monotonous. If one compares it with other countries, the statement may be allowed to be true, but in spring It affords delicious contract? of cold and almost grievous sterility with soft and languorous op ulence, lie contrasts between the heights -i J the plains. Sad and stony are the :..Ils. or sometimes dull in their rounded nudity. Noble Hennon, with its glorious crest of snow, ex cites the spirit. Bui as one rides through Palestine, the genera! effect of the hills is one that makes for a mo notony cot free from melancholy. Mo notonous, too, are the plains. But therein lies for me their supreme at traction. As one slowly descends into them, picking his way among the bris tling rocks, he has the sensation of being taken as by some green and tranquil sea, full of lulling murmurs, and of movements that suggest passiv ity to the mind. The wild flowers stir in the breeze, the prairies of corn turn to a delicate pallor as the silken wind bends each ear. Robert HIchens' "From Nazareth to Jerusalem," In Century. Height of the Races. - njc North American Indian Is taller tern any other race of the world, though the Patagonlan runs him very NECESSARY TOOLS FOR MAKING NEEDED REPAIRS To Obtain Greatest Efficiency of Farm Machinery Implements Breakc Should Be Mended Promptly Best Is Cheapest. (By w. R. and BEATT1E.) To have the conveniences for the repair of farm equipment at hand is )ne of the very important things on the farm. Breakdowns are most frequent dur ing the busy season, and much valu able time may be lost driving to town jr to the nearest shop for repairs. Much of the loss and annoyance "roni breakage may be avoided by rarefuily Inspecting and mending sveak parts of the farm equipment before the rush of the season's work begins. Tho proper time for making )uch repairs as may be anticipated is 'a the winter when there is little else on the farm that can be done. Every farmer should have a work shop and a supply of tools of good quality with which he can repair im- f needed, then purchase all at one time. and a liberal discount can generally be secured. The selection of the tool outfit will depend upon the scope and character of the work to be performed. A soldering iron is very useful and saves much annoyance, com in re pairing farm machinery, and cooking utensils. For general purposes a one and one-fourth pound soldering iron will be found satisfactory. Where continuous work Is to be performed, two irons are necessary. In order that one may be heating while the other is in uso. Soldering irons should be heated only in a clear charcoal fire or in a blue flame of gas. gasoline, or alcohol. Before using a soldering iron it is essential that the tapering cop per point be filed or ground until bright, and then coated with solder by first dipping the brightened hot point Ah VA Claw bar. I I iffff Berel tQtiare. Plim. rP wrench. "V'T'l l.l.i. I.i.l. i. 8a v twti : .4. ripping saw : B. crosscct n ) Sjpl 'A B C -Ttiw types of fcstriift The balf hatchet XS) Is best adapted for ccneral fena use Mi wmrm MMMeMUh it!tt M If m riaab rale Bade from a plec ' of board. Spirit JeTel ssed as a pluaU. Tools for Repairs on Farm. close. The white citizen comes nest. The American negro ranks fourteenth in the scale and of all the countries of the world considered the Portu guese are found to be the shortest. It has always been proverbial among the anatomists that blond nations are greater than their darker neighbors. At the top of the list of countries, ar ranged in order of stature, the first seven after the United States whiter men are Norway, Scotland. British America. Sweden. Ireland. Denmark and Holland, all northern nations. plcments. harness or buildings. This is an age when appearances count for much, and a farmer's standing in the :ommuuity Is frequently governed by ills farm equipment- Under most circumstances it will say to secure tools of good quality, al though fine exterior finish is not es sential. Tools of very inferior quality ire offered at low prices, but they in rarlably prove a disappointment to tho purchaser. The name of the manufacturer is a sufficient guaranty )f the quality of many tools, and jthe purchaser is advised to secure only ;hose that are sold under a guaranty rom" cither the manufacturer or the Jealer. When contemplating the pur chase of a collection of tools, make a .areful study to see just what ones are into a little of the soldering acid and afterwards rubbing over the solder. This process is known as "tinning" the iron, and is necessary in order to make the solder adhere to the cop per and spread evenly. The Iron must be retinned as often as the coating burns off. Soldering irons are sold by the pound, the price depend ing upon the market price of copper; however, the ruling price is about 40 cents a pound. The use of tools is of great value as an educational feature, especially when the work is carefully performed. The hoys on the farm should be en couraged In the use of tools, but should be held responsible both for the care of the tools and the character of the work performed with them. MECHANICAL COTTON PICKER BBrjy t ' ' mm A TA IBBBBii II TaMBBBtarT m m I U i W ' ' I " ' iT - - i V BUBBBBa Bfc aBWBBJFTM mm. K m. B 9V -r-alBiijirtisSiTB BpyrH?f If ifflBWB BBBBBKJviiPBlTWBSKZBBBBBBtsVVsXSrSnBaUBB BBBBBBBbVIbBbBBbHP'BHLBBBBBBBkSSbSIBP 9CbbW1bBpE7 .aa&BBl UBfliaiL J& BBBBBBBBBFBBLeVBBBBr'LBjflSlTfBiBBfABBBenPM T 2&9BKiBBb1 JpMJyBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBMBBfcJi BJ3MrSBKWBBBBBBBBrBBBlPJBBBBBMBBBWBBmBBBBRajl The mechanical cotton picker, the jnpossible machine that will discrim inate between ripe and unripe cotton bolls. Onger over the delicate plant. ;ct the lint and leave the rest un manned this contrivance of almost human intelligence has at last been Bade, and Angus Campbell's quarter jf a century's efforts have been crown- SUCCESS WITH -. GAS ENGINES Any Farmer Con Secure Valuable Assistance From Gascllno Machine if He Will Give It Proper Core. ed with success, writes Arthur V. Page in World's Work. (Hy Cr-ATiKXCB O. MAUtKOSE.1 Farmers who shelter their machin ery in the field during the winter are not apt to make much of a success of the gasoline engine in farm work. The gasoline engine is a very handy power, and is deserving of widespread popularity. It will fill many niches on a good-sized farm, and very Tew of us have begun to know its value. But it must be well cared for and kept well housed, for there are certain condi tions under which it operates that are simple but inexorable. It will balk quicker than a mule if the conditions are not right. Any farmer can get f valuable assistance from a gasoline engine if he will give it proper care. Its care Is very simple. First comes World's Tea Output. The world's production of tea is es timated at 1,200,000,000 pounds annu ally. China consumes 400.000.000 pounds annually and exports 200,000, 000 pounds. protection from the weather. A tar paulin is a very good cover for an engine that is kept out of doors, and even one housed is better if kept cov ered when It is not in use. Live bat teries are necessary. Electricity is the spark or life to a gacoliae motor. A clean spark plug is necessary at the other end of the battery wire. The mixture of gasoline and air must be just right for the most effective work at the greatest economy of power, although the motor will work and waste gasoline. Adjustments of this kind are simple to learn and should be understood by the man who has charge of the engine. A frequent cause of trouble is the failure to strain the gasoline when filling the tank. Pay but little attention to men who claim that their gasoline is abso lutely clean, or the result will be dis astrous. Either strain the gasolino through a chamois or a finely meshed strainer. Good lubricating oil is an other Important essential. No gaso line engine can give its best service unless it Is properly cared for and boused. HORPIWE RELIEVED PAINTEE NEAT KIDKr REMEDY RE STORES TO HEALTH For the past few years IBufiered great ly from what three physicianf calld nt ralgia of the stomach. The doctors treat ed ne without any success and I tailed ls a fourth doctor, who pronounced my hV eate gall stones. I fuffercd intense pais' end the only relief the doctov could giv me was ly injections of morphine. I was so completely discouraged that I had al most given up hope when & neighbor told me about Dr. Kilmer's Swasip-Root. I decided to try it and began its use at once and after taking nine bottles was completely cured, not having a spell of sickness in over two years. I have so much confidence in Swamp Boot that I never fail to recommend it to my friends who may have kidney trouble of any kind. I feel certain that Dr. Kil mer's Swamp-Root saved my life, why should it net do likewise for others who take it in time? You are at liberty to use this testimony at any tunc. Yours tnzlv. MRS. ELLA TTENRY. 816 Schacfer Ave. Kansas City, i!o State of Missouri I County of Jackson On this 2Sth day of July, A. D. 1909, personally appeared before mi?, a Notary Tublic within and for said-County and State, Mrs. Ella Henry, who subscribed the ahovo statement and made oath that the Exso is true. EENRY C. EMERY. Notary Public Lttrti Sr.KUmrACW Biukaatuc. 5. T. Prove What Swaras-Root Wul Do For Yoa Send to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham ton, X. Y., for a sample bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling all about the kidneys and bladder. Whes writing, be sure and mention this paper. For salo at all drug stores. Prico fifty tents and one-dollar. His Ruling Passion. The young man waited for the mill ionaire's reply. "I don't blame you for wanting to marry my daughter," said the latter. "And now how much do you suppose you and she can worry along on?" The youth brightened up. "I I think." he cheerfully stam mered, "that 5200,000 well Invested, would produce a sufficient income." Tho millionaire turned back to his papers. "Very well." he said. "I will give you $100,000. providing you raise a similar amount." And the young man went away sorrowing. Breaking It Gently. Callahan was stopped on the street by Father Clancy. The good priest's countenance took on a sad expres sion. "What's this. I hear. Callahan," asked he, "about your breaking Ho gan's head last night? And the two of you friends for years!" Callahan seemed somewhat taken back. "Sure, I was compelled to do It, your rlverence," he explained apol ogetically, "but out of consideration for that same frindllness. I broke It glntly, your riverence." Lippincott's. BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE. 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