The herald and news. (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, May 07, 1909, Page SEVEN, Image 7
THE PRESIDNET'S VISIT.
Mr. Taft's Time in Charlotte to Be
Fully Occupied-The Program
Arranged.
Special to The Herald and News.
Charlotte, No. C.. May 9.-The cen
tral committee oi' the Twentieth of
May Celebration, which is to be helJ
in this city'May IS. 19. and 20. has
outlined the program for President
Taft, when he will be a guest of the
city, as follows: Arrive in Charaltte
at 10 o'clock on a special train. 30
a. m.. salute of 21 gns by t1he Char
lotte artillery upon his arrival at t*1e
Southern station.
Special committee to meet Presi
dent and Mrs. Taft at the Southern
station and escort them to the Selwyn
hotel.
11 a. m. President and Mrs. Taft to
receive reception committeemen and
their wives at the Selwyn hotel.
12 a. m. Old soldiers to escort Pres
ident and Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Stone
wall Jackson to the reviewing stand
on 'South Tryon street.
2 p. m. Luncheon at the Selwyn.
3:50 p. m. The president to address
the public.
5.30 p. m. The president to specially
address the students of Biddle univer
sity and the colored people generally
at Biddle university.
6.30 p. m. Dinner at the Selwyn.
8.30 The president and Mrs. Taft
to receive the public in the large par
lors of the Selwyn.
Leave Charlotte on special train
after the public reception.
A CORD Or WOOD IS
A VARIABLE QUANTITY
When is a cord not a cord?
To the farmer harvesting his small
woodlot and to the man laying in logs
for the large fireplace of 'his country
or -seaside -home; to the paper manu
facturer buying pulwood and to the
proprietor of the ordinary city wood
vard, to all of these men this ques
tion ihas an important ".4lax and
cents meaning.
Queer to say, and contrary to the
belief of most people, there are many
times when a cord is less than a
cord, and many conditions when it
is more. School arithmeties say that
a cord of wood is .128 cubic feet, or
the contents of a pile eight feet long,
four feet high and four feet wide.
Wood is marketed on this basis. A
.pile whose length, breadth, and
'height multiplied together gives this
number of cubic feet fills this re
quirement, no matter 'whether the
sticks are long or short, straight or
crooked, round or split, unless there
is 'an understanding to the coutrary.
Nevertheless, a cord, though it comes
to legal measurements, is an uncertain
quantity, even when the seller is hon
es't and the buyer satisfied.
A lumberman may have a tract of
pulpwood which 'he sells to a paiper
mill 'at $5 a cord, for as many cords
as it will make. It is in the contract
that he shall cut and stack it. He
cuts it in 12-foot lengths, and when
the job is comiplete, it measures 200
cords, and bhe ceives $1,000 for it.
Wou'd he have made or lost by cut
ting 4-foot lengths instead of 12?
He would have lost in the first
place from 'the additional labor re
uired to cut 4-foot wood, but his
'principal loss would 'have resulted
from a greatly diminished number of
cubic feet. due to the fact that short
sticks lie closer together than large.
Measurements and experimental
tests have been made to ascertain ex
actly hoav much actual wood is in
cords of different lengths, sizes,
shapes, and species.
How .the 200 cords of 12-foot wood
been cut in 4-foot lengths, there
wou-ld 'have been only 176 cords, and
the owner would 'have received for it
$880 instead of $1,000. It was, there
fore, clearly to his advantage to cut
12.-foot lengths, but it would have
been to the buyer's advantage to
have it cut in 4-foot lengths. He
would have received the same actual
quantity of -wood for $120 less.
It also 'makes considerable differ
ence to the seller whether the wood
is chopped or sawed. If chopped, the
chops are lost. When the logs are
large this loss amounts to no small
total. In a cord of 4-foot wood,
with sticks 6 inches in diameter, the
chop loss is from six to eight per
cent; and of course, the s'horter the
sticks are cut the greater the loss. If
t!he wood is sawed, the sawdust loss
is sea-rcely the half of one per c:ent.
The difference due to spaces be
tween the sticks of course depends
very much on the shape and size of
the sticks. Straight, smooth sticks
lie close together, and a cord contains
more wood and less air. For lengths,
sticks of goftwood are usually
straighter and smoother, and when
stacked lie closer toget-her. But what
ever the kind. cords of long sticks
are pretty sure to contain more emp
t v spc than cords made of shior.'
piQee. Likewise, cords of split wood
ensislessthancords o on
stieks. The finer the wood is split.
* th more it makes. Hence wood deal
ers are often willing to sell Ri-d!iMg,
all sawed and split, for the same price
per cord as unsplit wood. They get
back the cost of labor in the inireas
ed bulk.
A cord (128 cubic feet) of 4-foot
hardwood usually contains aboat 83
cubic feet of solid wood; a cord of 3
foot -wood averages 83 1-2 cubic feet;
of 2-foot wood, 84 feet, and of 1-fo3t
wood 85 feet. The conifers, soft
woods, contain 90 to 90 cubic feet.
Thus the purc:haser receives on an
average about two-thirds of a cord
of real wood and one-third of a cord
of speces.
In some countries wood is bought
by weight. and the buyer comes more
nearly getting what he bargains for;
but even then he may miss it if he
receives green wood when he wants
dry. According to timber testing en
gineers of United States Forest Ser
vice, wood may lose half or more its
green weight in seasoning. Cedar
for lead pencils is bought by weight
in this country. The pieces are so
small and of such irregular size that
they can not conveniently be stacked
and measured as cordwood.
The bulk of nearly all woods de
creases as seasning goes on. A hun
dred cords green will make from 89
to 93 cords when dry. This is a fac
tor of no small importance to dealers
who handle large quantities.
Woodlot owners and farmers who
have small forest tracts from which
they expect to sell cordwood, are no
less interested than, contractors who
buy and sell large quantities. It will
stand them in hand to know how
much difference it makes whether
wood is cut long or short, chopped or
sawed, whether the sticki are round
or split. whether large or small, and
whether the measurements are to be
made while the wood is green or after
it is seasoned.
Education in the Orient.
To most of us the Orient is like a
sealed book-books of wonders and
mysteries and legions, clothed in the
adjectives of "The Arabian Nights."
It is with something of a shock that
we learn that the enrolment of the
Calcutta colleges is greater than that
of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and the
University of Chicago. combined, and
that in addition to these ten thous
and students there are over thirty
thousand boys numbered in the var
ious high schools of the city.
Tokio leads the globe so overwhelm
ingly in this direction that we could
take the entire 'population of t'he city
of Los Angeles without reaching the
student enrolment of the Japanese
capital.
More than one hundred thousand
students are numbered in the colleges
of Tokio, and the list represents prac
tically every country of the Orient.
The most significant feature of the
situation, however, is not the bulk of
numbers but the elements 'below the
su-f ace. Ten years ago there were
but two Chinese schools of Tokio.'
Today there are more than five
thousand ! China, beaten by the force
of Japanese arms and cunning, is sit
ting at the feet of her conquerer in
the effort to imbibe the secrets of 'her
learning and power.
Never in the history of the world
has sueh a migration of students been
recorded as tihat which the past five
years has seen from- the Chinese em
pire. Often we have sent two thous
and of our young men 'and young wo
men to the European universities in
a years period: Japan at one time
had seventeen hundred of her youth
in our colleges; during the Middle
Ages hundreds of students of all
walks of life and all countries left
their homes to study under the lead
ership of Abelard and other intellec
tual giants of hbis time. These fig
ures, however, even when doubled,
will no.t give us the number of Chin
ese students received at Tokio in a
single year. Yet less 'than iten years
ago China was accounted the most
seluded nation in the world and less
than twenty years ago scores of prov
inces refused to allow the~ telephone
and 'the telegraph on the argument
that they were instruments of the
evil one.
But we 'have not completed the cir
cle of our statistics. To reach Tokio
over six hundreds of our Chinese
students were forced to complete a
journey longer in point of time than
that around the world!
China is awake with a vengance.
Hugh C. Weir 'in the May Circle Mag
azine.
Suggestions For the Girl Who Goes
To Europe Alone.
Starting with little baggage, as the
first mileston.e on the road to econo
nomical travel, tahe second is the per
sistent avoidance of large hotels. This
is imperative for the girl journeying
alone: she must realize from the very
first that the European estimate of
dr1s who tfrom the over-exalted
A :nerie(:m ideand of in dependence for
A nerica g:irils. and aet according~ly.
There is an excellent club, founded
some years ag~o in Bostou. for the
pumpone of helping- American women
I dl! :i cne il lFillrope to '1 so il
perfc't sety. anld it Is to the inter
est. of our girls who go abroad by
themselves to join this club. It is
called the Woman's Re-st Tour aso
ciation, and >has offices at 11 Pinek
ney St.. Boston, where further in
formation concerning its privileges
and purpose may be obtained. It
publishes a lodging list of pensions
and hotel pensions,. giving a short de
scription of each one and rates per
day. which is invaluable to indepen
dent travelers. These addresses are
from every place on the globe, almost,
and are especially useful when one ar
rives late at night in a strange pla'ee,
furnishing at the same time the best
information as to economical means
of living.
The average rate at a first-class
European pension is seven francs a
day, that is, a dollar and forty cents,
not always including ligiht and -heat;
this must be arranged for with one's
landlady on arrival. Bat in any case
pensions are much more reasonable
than hotels, where ithe average rate is
fifteen francs, and the patrons of the
etsablishment a matter of indiffer
ence to the proprietor. For a girl
traveling alone, such associations and
surroundings can not be too highly
estimated.. By joing the Rest Tour
association, one has a long list of
sueh places. sometimes twenty in one
city, always two or tihree. so that'
there is rarely any difficulty in secur
ing accomodations.-The Designer for
Jnne.
A Woman's Idea of Summer Comfort
To every woman, especially the wo
nan who keeps 1luse, the topic of
summer comfort in the home is one
of never-failing interest.
This is particularly true where com
fort in i: kitchen is concerned, asi
it is in -this one room that the most
trying part of tre work is done, such
as cooking, baking, ironing, and heat
ing water for wash-day purposes.
Even in cool weather such work is
not altogether welcome, but it be
omes drudgery on days wihen the
mercury is trying to jump through
the top of the thermometer, aided by
a hot stove that diffuses its almost
unbearable heat through the kitch
en.
But such days are past. With the
New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil
Cook Stove, kitehren drudgery be
comes kitchen comfort, for tihis won
derful stove is so constr.ueted that it
not only produces quick results, but
does it all without perceptibly rais
ing the kitchen temperature.
All this means real comfort to the
woman who works in the kitchen, es
pecially when considered with the
aidded advantages in the saving of
time; in the doing away with all ecar
rying of 'coat, wood and ashes; in
ihaving a stove that can be turned on
or off, high or low, as required; and
in not having to keep it lighted when
not in use.
.Then there is the saving of fuel to
be considered; and it is here 'also that
the New Perfection excels. Although
equipped with three 'burners it -has
but one oil reservoir, thus reducing
three separate filling operations to
one.
Besides all this, the "New Perfec
tion' "is the only oil stove built with
a cabinet 'top. Its commodious top
shelf is particularly useful for warm
ing plates and keeping food hot after
it is cooked. In addition there a.re
t wo drop shelves on which may 'be
set the teapot or coffee .pot and small
cooking utensile. Also has two racks
for holding towels.
Altogether the "New Perfection''
is a stove of wonderful utility, its ex
tremely 'handsome appear~ance sets off
any kitchen to full advantage. It. is
superior to tihe 'hot coal range no mat
ter what the point of comparison may
be-or whether regarded as a sum
mer stove only or -as a stove for year
'round use.
Another household article of un
usual convenience is the .dayo Lamp,
a sientifically 'constructed lamp that
.will adorn any room--whether libra
ry parlor, dining room or bed room.
The R.ayo Lamp gives 'a mellow steady
light that does not tire the eyes. Its
center draft burner of the latest 'de
sin 'and its fine porcelain shade
make it a lamp of combined useful
ness and beauty.
Tihe New Pe.rfection Wick Blue
Flame Oil Copk Stove and the R.ayo
Lamp constitite two househols1 ar
ticles that will meet 'any woman'
idea of home comfort. In t'he thous
ands of homes in which they are al
ready used they are making things
heerful because of their absolute
safety, great simplicity, and wonder
ful convenience.
Give me two 'seats. center orches
tra. fifth row. for October 20. 1912.''
"Are vou erazy?'
"'Very likely: but I thnought I
miht gret ah]ead of your 'speculators
onl l1h sidewalk. ''-Puck.
Nine men out of ten 'earn money
that th.s tenth man g-ets.
AUTOS FOR FARMERS.
Kansas Agriculturists Can Now Af
for the "Benzine Buggies."
"Eastern automobile factories are
novw making a strong bid for the
trade of western Kansas,," Fred S.
Walker of Topeka, Kan., said to a
Washington Herald reporter. "They
are not only establishing agencies in
very county seat town in the short
rass country, but are also making
pecial models of autos for that
trade.. Whether they will be able
to drive the saddle horse out of bas
iness remains to be seen.
"Probably no people in the world
are more prosperous than .the farmers
)f western Kansas," continued Mr.
Walker. "Reports show that their
3ank deposits aggregate $400 for each
an, -woman and child. The average
>ver the estate is $135 per capita,
vhich far exceeds t;he per capita de
>osits of other states.
"The short grass farmers have
'housands of tons of alfalfa in the
tack, more growing, wheat in the
)in and in the ground, while .cattle
ind horses and mules are roaming on
very side. Up-to-date farm maehin
)ry makes is possible for the farmer
;o spare 'his children time :to go to
school from seven to nine months
.n the year, and the school he pro
ides for them now is just as good
s that provided for the children in
the thickly settled sections of the
ast. The only difference is that the
schools are not so numerous.
"At -the present time the saddle
iorse is the most popular means of
:ransportation." added Mr. Walker.
'Every morning the roads around a
-ountry seat town are lined with boys
and girls on horseback with their
eomtry, botany, Caesar, Virgil and
>ther hik school books, coming to
chool. Sheds are provided at most
f the schools to shelter the horses
duri.ng school lhours. The farmers
ake tu-rns about furnishing feed for
,he horses. When school is out for
-he day the pupils go down town, do
rading for the family and ride home.
".Many farmers are now 'buying
iutomobiles for their children .to use
Mn going to and returning from
school. The short grass country -has
,he finest natural roads in tihe west.
The country is almost as level as a
Floor. Frequently two or more farm
ers make up 'a jackpot and buy a light
touring car, just for 'the children to
go to school in.''
A Philosopher.
Some time ago 'there was a flood
in western Pennsylvania. An old fel
low who 'had lost nearly everything
he possessed was sitting on the roof
of the house as it floated along when
a boat approadhed.
"Hello, John.''
"Hello, Dave.''
"Are your fowls all washed away,
John?''
"Yes., bu't the ducks can swim,''
replied the old man.
Apple trees gone''
"Well, they said the crop would be
a failure; anyhow."
"I see the flood's away above your
window.''
"1Th'atl's 'ali aight, Dave. Them
winders needed was'hin', anyhow.''
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that I will
make a final settlement of the estate
of William C. Tyree, deceased, on
M'~ay 17, 1909, in the Probate Court
for Newberry County, S. C., 'and will
inmmediately thereafter apply to said
Court for a final diseharge as Admnin
istrator of the personal estate of said
deceased.
J. P. Ty-re,
Admr. &e., of Win. C. Tyree, deed.
April 14th, 1909.
4-16-09 4t.
DHALSTON & WESTEEN CAR
OLINA RY.
Scedule in effect May 31, 1908.
Lv. Newb'erry(C N & La) 12:56 p.m.
Ar. L.aurens 2:02 p.m.
Lv. Laurens (C & W C) 2:35 p.m
A r. Greenville 4:00 p.m.
Lv. Laurens 2:32 p.m.,
Ar. Spartanburg 4:05 p.m.
Lv. Spartanburg (So. Ry.) 5:00 p.m.
Ar. Hendersonville ' 7:45 p.m.
Ar. Asheville 8:50 p.m.
fv.,Laurens (C & W C) 2:32 p.m.
Ar. Greenwood 3:32 p.m.
Ar. McCormiek 4:33 p.m.
Ar. Augusta 6:15 p.m.
Ti-Weekly 'Parlar Car line be
tween Augusta and Asheville. Trains
os. 1 and 2, leave Augusta Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, leave
Asheville Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays.
Note: The above arrivals and de
partures, as 'well as connections with
other companies, are given as infor
mation, and are not guaranteed.
Ernest Williams,
Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Augusta, Ga.
Geo. T. Bryan,
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President.
NEWBERELY U1IION STATION.
rival and Departure of Passenger
Trains-EfectiVe 12.01 A. K.
Sunday, June 7th, 1908.
Southern Railway:
. 15 for Gre'enville .. . .8.57a.m
. 18 for Columbia .. . .1.40 p.in.
. 11 for Greenville .. . .3.20 p.m.
. 16 for Columbia .... .8.47 p.m.
C., N. & L. E
o. 22 for Columbia .. . .8.47 a.m.
. 52 for Greenville .. 12.56 p.m
. 53 for Columbia .. . .3.20 p.m.
o. 21 for Laurens .. . .7.25 p.m
Does not run on Sunday
his time table shows the times,aI
ich trains may be expected to de
at from this station, but their de
ature is not guaranteed and the
ie shown is subject to change with
tnotice.
G. L. Robinson,
Station Master.
IPPING HORSES.-First class
work at reasonable prices. May be
found at Phone 71.
Will [Ruff.
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BLUE RIDGE SCHEDULES.
Eastbound.
NT0. 1i8. leaves Anderson at 6.30 a.
n.for connection at Belton with
othern for Greenville.
N129 from Walhalla. laves An
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BLUE,
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SAVINGS DANK,
- Surplus $80,000
No Matter How Large,
Savings Bank
ntion. This message
the women alike.
i. Es NOR WOOD,
Casher
derson at 10.15 a. in., for connection
at Belton with Southern Railway for
No. 20, leaves Anderson at 2.20
p. mn., for connections at Belton with
Southern Railway for Greenville.
No. 8, daily except Sunday, from
Wahala arrives Anderson 6.24 p.
mn., with connections 'at Seneca with
Southern Railway from points south.
No. 10, from Walhialla, leaves An
derson at 4.57 p. in., for connections
at Belton with Southern Railway for
Greenville and Columbia.
Westbound.
No. 17, arrives at Anderson at 7.50
a. in., from Belton with connections
from Greenville.
No. 9, arrives at Anderson at 12.24
p. in., from Belton with connections
from Greenville and Columbia. Goes
to Walhalla.
No. 19, arrives at Anderson at 3.40
p. in., from Belton with connections
from Greenville.
No. 11, arrives at Anderson at
6.29 p. in., from Belton with eon-r
netions from Greenville and Colum
bia. Goes to Wai1al1a
No. 7, daily except Sunday, leaves
Anderson at 9.20 a. mn., for Walhalla,
with connections at Seneca for local
points smuth.
Nos. 17, 18, 19, and 20 are mixed
trans between Anderson and Belton.
Nos. '7 and 8 are local freight
trains, carrying passengers, between
Anderson and Walhalla and between
Whalla an? Anersn