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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11
Artesian Wells.

The first artesian well bored at Antois,
France, over century ago, has since then
flowed steadily, the water raising eleven
feet above the surface at the rate of 250 gal
Ions minute. The famous Grenelle well
in the Paris basin was commenced in 1888,
with the expectation of obtaining water at
l, POO or l, 800 feet, in the secondary green
sand formation which underies the chalk,
the uppermost of this series. At l 800 feet
the government would have abandoned the
enterprise but for the urgent appeals of NJ
Arago. 1t was continued till on February
26, I84l, at the depth of 1897 feet, the
barring rod suddenly penetrated the arch of
rock over the subterranean waters and fell
fourteen feet. In a few hours the water
rose to the surface in an immense volume,
and has continued since. II is well known
that at the depth of few feet below the
surface of the earth the temperature never
changes. AT St. Louis, Missouri, the tenn
perature of water at | 800 below the surface
is eighteen degrees higher than the mean
temperature at the surface, making the in
crease one degree for eighty-three and one
third feet descent; and, strange to
say, the increase of temperature is one in
every fifty-two and one-half feet at Charles
ton, South Carolina. The hot springs that
flow out to the surface in many parts of the
world are natural artesian wells rising
from great depths In Virginia these
springs are found along the lines of great
faults or breaks in the qualification of the
rocks, by which formations usually separ-
ated by thousands of feet are brought into
contract with each other. There is a class
of hot springs called geysers whose force
would be as servlceable as that of the hy-
drostatic presses if it were practicable to
use it, Geysers, or eruptive fountains of
boiling water, are found in different parts
of the world. There are some very large
geysers in the southern part OF Iceland In
circuit of about two miles are more than
100 springs which send forth hot water.
These springs are of different degrees of ac-
tivity. Geysers are to be found in Cali
fOrnia and in New Zealand The two prin-
cipal geysers in Iceland are called the Great
Geyser and the Strokr or Churn. The
Great Geyser, when quiet, presents the ap-
pearance of circular mound of sieceous
incrustatiors, inclosing pool with sides
slOping inward and outward. The height
of the mound is about twenty feet The
diameter of the basin varies from fifty to
sixty feet, and it's average depth is four
feet In its centre is the mouth of the ver-
tica tube which connects it with the sub
terraneous passages. The tube is about
nine feet in diameter at its mouth, and sew
enty feet in depth. When the geyser is in
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11

A negro cobbler, named Charles John
son, weighing nearly four hundred pounds,
died in Washington. He was born slave
on the estate of Charles Carroll, of Carroll
County, Md, in 1909, but was liberated
just before the war on account of his phe-
nomenal siGe-he then weighing nearly five
hundred pounds. In family history there
was nothing remarkable about johnson, ex-
cept that he had two sisters and one
daughter who nearly approached his own
bulk. One OF the former still lives i'm Car
roll County, and is the mother of a large
family of children, all of average size.
The fat daughter lives, but is unmarried at
forty-sX. ''Aunt Eliza, the helpmate of
Uncle Charley, is but little woman,
weighing about seventy-five pounds. and
appeared TO feel deep grief at the death of
ker decidedly better half. The church
people have been in the habit of presenting
their bulky brother with new suit Of
clothes at each Christmas, made of such
substantial material that they sufflced for
the whole year The cloth used i'm these
clothes was sufficient for three ordinary
men. The tailor had to repeat the stale
joke of asking his customer to hold the
tape while he went round, for the gi:th of
Uncle Charley was a serious matter for one
man TO attempt TO encircle, he being over
feet around the waist. His shoulders mea-
sured feet = inches across, and his hips
the same. When IA young man he was said
to have stood over feet, but at death was
but feet inches. His weight at death was
slightly under 400 pounds, and therefore
the arrangements for the funeral, which
are in the hands of Nelson & Dabney, are
matters of considerable difficulty Nc or
binary casket will contain the huge bulk,
and coffin is now being built of such pro-
portions and strength as will insure safe
interment. Ii will be over three feet across
and two feet six inches il. height The
cylinder had to be taken out of an ordinary
large ice casket, and even then there is not
sufficient room for ice enough to serve
without constant renewal. 1t is probable
that the side of the frame house in which
the body lies will have to be torn out to al
low of its removal. Johnson was very
fond of gin, of which he would drink all he
could obtain; but claimed to be tempe
rance man and despised beer or whiskey.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11
The Art of Keeping Cool.

Ii is not by fretting or worrying or ply
ing the fan that we can keep cool, but by
taking up our work, doing il bravely and
cheerfuliy, with as little fuss as possible
Take time by the forelocl1' and rise early,
getting as much done as possible before the
heat of the day. Never do any work
directly after dinner, if it cannot be done
in the forenoon let il 90 until the next day:
you will live just as long and the family be
as comfortable 1t is a mistake 10 keep
the house close as a cell all day, lest the
suns rays should enter it, Pure air must
be allowed To circulate through the house,
and this is of importance in keeping the
body cool. Throw open the windows and
blinds very early in the morning and keep
them SO until the dew has dried off then
close them tightly and the r1oms will re-
main quite comfortable until evening, when
the blinds can once again be thrown open
TO admit the cool evening breeze. Drink
ing large draughts of ice water when the
body is heated or partaking TOO freely of
food or ices, should be carefully avoided.
Bathing when heated or in excessive per-
spiration is good cause for illness; but an
ammonia or salt water bath once day,
but not directly after a meal is not only a
luxury but positive necessity. Also we
should be careful in the food we eat very
little meat is desirable, but fish, lamb,
chickens and all white fleshed fowls are in
season; also, all kinds of vegetables and
fruit. Berries as well as stoned fruits can
be eaten in moderation. Much is said
against the unhealthfulness of cucumbers
and watermelons; the first can be eaten
without discomfort if allowed to remain a
few minutes in salt and water, then poured
off and vinegar put in its place. Water
melons can be eaten if fresh and thoroughly
ripe. Iced tea and coffee are very desir-
able; as they act IA tonics upon the system.
Only enough should be cooked to be
eaten the same day, for even if put in an
ice box it will taste stale. All animal food
should be eaten of sparingly, but milk and
fruit, bread and vegetables, ice cream,
(Which can be bought at a small cost, iced
fruit, oat meal, hard boiled eggs, served in
vinegar and salt-they have lately been
pronounced by medical authority more di-
gestible than soft boiled eggs-ham sand
wiches, dried and canned meats, jellies,
fresh crackers, dried fish all of these are
very good for summer meals, or for picnic
lunches.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11

he had met his divinity, made fierce love to
her and had been accepted; going into
lovers raptures over her; TO all of which
Frank listened patiently.
but I've her photograph here" taking
it from her pocket, and handing II to Frank,
and at the same time pulling out the lost
note. 'lIullol I'd forgotten about this. "
Turning ii over several times, but not
gaining much information@from the blank
envelope, he proceeded to open it. Having
perused few lines he broke out with,-
''l say, Frank, here's a go Some one
has been writing declaration of love and
lost il Want to hear it?'
lie then related how it came into his pos
session.
"I.et me see it," said Frank, excitedly, u
gleam of hope crsssing his mind that it was
his note to Maud.
When assured that this was really the
case, he astonished his friend by jumping
up, over-turning his chair in his excitement,
and demanding his coat and hat forthwith.
Johnnie, entering about this time, caused
pleasant little diversion. Frank pounced
upon him, asking what he meant by doing
errands in such a manner While Tom
tried to impress upon the mind of the be-
wildered youth the awful retribution that
would surely overtakc him if he did not own
up and tell the truth.
But Johnnie protested he had carried the
box all right he owned he had fallen and
tAe flowers rolled out.
''But lpicked 'em up, sniveled Johnnie,
land gave EN- to the young lady all right. >"
Frank was too happy to be very unfor-
giving toward the delinquent, SO, after de-
livering a short lecture on carelessness, he
told him he would overlook it this time, if
he would be more careful in the future
That evening found Frank. ringing the
bell nj Mrs. Evans door. Jane ushered
him into the parlor, where Maud sat She
had not heard the dror open, ahd was quite
startled when manly voice at her side
said
MAUD :"
She started up with glad cry as she
saw Frank, and he needed no other assur-
ance than the happy, blushing face that his
love was returned. Stretching out his
arms to her she went straight into them,
and as he folded them round her lie knew
that for him the winter of his discomfort
had ended at last in glorious summer.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11
To Make Flowers Bloom.

No plant can continue in bloom if nature
is not permitted to do work completely, for
the going to seed exhansts the energies of
any subject, and stop everything else BY
constantly removing decayirg flowers be-
fore seed pod can swell, the growth of the
plant and the continued development of
new buds and flowers upon the new growth
are matters of course. Try the experiment
upon the rose. Two cottages, having fine
plants covering their fronts, being in the
hands of two different persons, frequently
exhibits the most stricking contrast-one a
mass Of flowers, while the other is bare !;
and those who pay no attention to the
cause are, nevertheless, often surprised at
the fact. If they look little further into
the matter they would observe that one is
loaded with hips or seed vessels, which are
swelling in great numbers, while in the
other not a solitary berry could be seen.-
1t is only necessary to cut away the dead
flowers and the season of bloom will be
prolonged
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11

active the basin il filled TO the edge with
clear water, which has mean temperature
OF lS6 degrees Fahrenheit, and runs gently
down the mound, emitting clouds of steam;
but for several hours after an eruption, the
tube Is empty to depth of four or five feet.
AT intervals of about an hour and n half
rumbling noise is heard, and the water
heaves up in the centre, throwing an in
creased quantity over the margin The
great eruptions take place at irregular in
tervals sometimes exceeding thirty hours.
AT these times loud explosions are heard
beneath the surface, the water Is thrown
into violent agitation il boils furiously, and
at last is suddenly sent forth in succession
of jets, which increase in force till they be-
come an immense fountain, that is lost to
view in the clouds of steam i'm which il is
enveloped. The heights reached by those
jets are almost incredible. Van Troll,
travelling in Iceland in 1872, saw an erup-
tion OF boiling water from the Great Geyser
which ascended ninety-two feet. Sir John
Stanley, in 1889, saw one ninety feet
Lieut.. Olshen, Danish officer, in 1904,
saw an eruption or jet which rose to the
height of 2l2 feet This intermittent ac-
tion of the Great Geyser is supposed to be
owing to the sudden production of steam in
subterranean chambers connected with the
channels through which the waters flow.
The water from the geyser has its origin in
mountain land, and in issuing forth is only
seeking its level. 1t is hot, and in come in
stances boiling, because it comes up from
an immense depth-from depth where
the earth is of high and uniform temper
ature. The water of the geysers is always
boiling at the time of an eruption. The
temperature of cold springs is also uniform,
because they take their origin al some depth
from the surface and below the influence of
the external atmosphere. The same spring
water which is deemed warm i'm winter is
deemed cold IN summer. But it is really
of the same temperature at all seasons. the
difference being that in summer it is sur
rounded by warmer atmosphere and OBJ
iects than in winter
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11
A PennsyIvanIa Geyser.

The Kane Geyser Well is located i'm Nc.
Kean county, Pa, four miles southeast OF
the ''Summt Summer Resort" This well
was drilled for petroleum i'm the spring OF
1873 TO a total depth of 1000 fee... No oil
was found in paying quantities and the well
was abandoned, since which time il has been
throwing periodically-te TO fifteen min
utes-a column of water and gas to a height
varying from 100 TO 100 feet. Mr.. Charles
A. Ashburner, assistant in charge of the
survey of Mexican county for the geological
survey, has made study of the "Geyser
Well' and furnished the following facts /:
During the operation of drilling number
of fresh ''waVer veins" were encountered
down TO a depth of 364 feet. All of this
water was shut off by cast-iron casing 81
inches in diameter, which was inserted In
the siX-inch hole TO the requisite depth
Thus the hole was kept free from water
during the after-drilling. AT a depth of
Lab feet very heavy ''gas vein" was
struck. After the well was deserted from
failure to find oil the iron casing was with
drawn from the hole and the fresh water
permitted to flow in on the top of the gas
Here the conflict between natures elements
WHICH, HAS Ulduc wei one
OF the most interesting natural phenomena
in Pennsylvania. The water flows into the
well on top of the gas until the pressure of
the confined gas becomes greater than the
weight of the superincumbent water, when
an expulsion takes place aud a column of
water and gas is thrown out of the well
This occurs at present every thirteen min
utes, and the spouting continues for one and
half minutes. On the evening of July 81
Mr.. A. w. Sheafer, of the Mexican Survey,
measured two columns which went to a
height respectively of 120 and 12S feet
On the 9th of August Mr. Ashburner meas
ured four columns in succession and the
water was thrown to the following heights
l0S, 1872, 100 and 1873 feet During the
time that the columns are thrown out of the
well the gas is thoroughly mixed up with
the water and is readily ignited. The sight
after nightfall is grand beyond description
The antagonistic elements of water and fire
are so promiscuously blended that each
seems to be fighting for the mastery AT
one moment the fame is entirely extin-
guished, only to burst forth at the next in
slant with increased energy and greater
Erilliancy. In winter the columns become
encased in ice and form huge translucent
chimney.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11

One morning recently a stranger pur-
chased some fishing tackle at the ferry
dock, and took his seat under shed to
fish. People who were watching him
saw that he paid fully as much atten-
ton to flask of whisky as to mis- fish
line. and IL was remarked that every
time after he took drink he appeared
to have several bites at the hook. Af-
ter he had been fishing for an hour, he
was seen hauling up the hook about
once every ten seconds, and an idler
sauntered over and observed:
"Beginning to bite. ELI p"
eyes, 1t sheems That way" replied
the man, as he hauled up again.
"Are you having more bites than
when you first begun?"
"Well," answered the fisherman, as
he vainly tried to look the other in the
face. 81 can't zhactly shay. I'm
either having more whisky or more fish,
an Pm going to keep right at 1t till one
or the ozzer am all gomez"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11
Changing the Names of Streets I'm Paris.

The Municipal Council of Paris has or
dered the following changes in the names of
streets: From Ave. de la Reine-Hortense
to Ave. Hoche, from Ave. Josephine to
Ave- ALarceau, from Ave. du Roi-deRome
to Ave. Kleber, from Rue du Dauphin to
Rue de la Convention, from Rue Saint Ar
maud to Rue Lincoln, from Qui Napoleon
to Quai aux Fleurs, from Rue Fontane to
Rue Valette, from Rue du Frere-Phlippe
to Rue Paul ouis-Courier, from Rue Bill
lault to Rue Charron, from Rue Bonaparte
to Rue Gutenberg, from Rue Abbatucci to
Rue de la Boetie, from Rue Cambaceres to
Rue de Coulmiers, from Rue d Albe to Rue
Rouget de PIsle, from Boulevard Hauss-
mann to Boulevard Ettenne-M Marcel, from
Rue Magnau to Rue Beaurepaire, from Rue
de Rovlgo to Rue de la Renaissance, from
Rue de Bouile to Rue de Duban, from Rue
Marie Antoinette to Rue Antoinette, from
Rue Marceau to Rue de la Vallee, from Rue
Hoche to Rue de Presles, from Rue Kleber
10 Rue de la Federation.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11
A Cure for the Grow.

A very successful plan has been tried by
placing in Mr. Crows way number of
grains with horse hair run through them.
He is bound to swallow one, and his note
of alarm is soon sounded. 1t is impossible
for him to dislodge the grain, and if he
can be watched a sufficient length of time,
he will be seen to cut his own throat in
scratching at it. His usual note is changed,
and can assure you that life to him is
such a misery he would "even wish that
he were dead" 1t has been noticed that
after the note of alarm had been sounded
all the crows in the vicinity will leave that
ield and approach it no more that season.
1t is simple thing, yet all who try it will
find it O success.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11

A stone falls i'm nm aEurc lake.
Aud sinking o. its pearly floor,
Send~ swelling rings Tar out 10 Kiss
TIE pebbles IN the distant shore
And snemory's depths Oft idly stirred
~ smiles like some we've known before,
Breaks forth Inn shoaghts that wander back
And linger midst the DAYS Of Yore.
A leaf that ON the rivers breast
Go, slowly Griftang with the tide,
l. horne ty whirling eidies back
Within its Parent sh de C. glide.
and many o we&ried wanderer
Tn n distant, fnendless shore.
Returns Gun swift dream loosened wings
To greet tire happier Days Of 1ore-
The clondlets ON u summer sky
Dissolved n tear uPon the man
Meath sunny smiles forget their grief
To float serene I'M heaven again.
Ard humNn hearts unlock their gates
Nhen sOrTow's rsign is most OR,
Aud let the olden sunshine Strcam
Replendans from the Days OF Yore.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-11

The conqucror is regarded with awe,
the wise man commands our esteem, but
i is the benevolent man who wins our
affection.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-14
TeLEcRAPHlc sREvlT,es.
THE RENO 1yourRY

Ahh hh0O ANVO1n1s
Chicago. Jan. 14.-The military court of
inquiry into Major Reno's conduct 1t the
Custer massacre resumed its session this
morning. Msior Reno appeared in full uni-
form. accompanied by his counsel. Ly-
man D. Gilbert, Of Harrisburg, Pa. It was
decided that the recorder oft court should
f1rst bring his alleRations and present the
case. to be followed by the accused with re.
Quitting testimony. This is the reverse Of
the order which Msjor Reno desired should
be observed. The first witness called was
Edwin Mcguire, of the engineering corps
which was on the ground the day succeed
ing the massacre. He simply gave des-
cription of the topography Of the ecenes.
NOMINATION POSTPONED.
Springfield. Ill, Jan. 1.-THE republi.
can members of the legislature this after
noon agreed to have the nomination of SEN
ator postponed until Thursday or Friday
night, so the committee appointed BY each
house might determine ON consultation.
The caucus will meet tonight and adjourn.
ICE IN THE OHIO.
Cincinnati, Jan. 1.-THE heavy gorge
which has been expected from Maysville
arrived this afternoon and is now passing
by the city. No material damage yet suf.
fered from it. The losses BY the passage of
ice last night will aggregate about $4,000,
almost entirely confined to barges.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-14
GRIM
THIRTY SECONDS TOO LAr,

THIRTY SECONDS TOO LATE.
Mauch Chunk. Pa. Jan. IA, l0.4O a. m.-
The drop has just fallen and it is thought
the necks of Sharpe and Mcdonnell have
been broken. A telegraphic reprieve has
just arrived but thirty seconds too late.
The execution of Sharpe and. Mel Donnell
convicted of the murder of George K.
Smith coal operator at Audenrcid, on the
Oieht Of Nov. 5th, 1868, was expected to be
quiet affair but has proved most exciting
A reprieve from Gov. Hartranft arrived
one half minute after the drop fell-iust
thirty seconds too late to save the lives Of the
men adjudged guilty of the murder. The
doomed men slept pescefully last night.
The men showed no signs Of fear, and died
protesting their innocence.
The sheriff was about to put.on the white
caps when Sharp said he wished to leave hi.
thanks with the sheriff and officers Of the
Jail. Mcdonnell said the same. The men
then kissed their cruci6xes passiona,ely
and the priests whispered in their ears
As the white caps were drawn over their
heads every one but the victims leit III,
scattold. The sheriff took hold Of the ropt
attached to the spaing and awaited the sic
nal feom Father Bunce. In a moment ,
white handkerchief fell from the latter,
had' aud the sheriff pulled the drop. Til,
'sii was over three feet, aud th,
men came down heavily. Mcdonnell seem
ed to die instantly, but Sharpe struggled
violently. The reprieve was received II
Mouch Chunk by telegraph at 10 80. aut
the manager Of the office rushed to IN,
jail with ii. He rang the bell violen,,,
ABOUT halt minute before the drop fell
and started for the door of the keepsr
-, AcDoousll and her chillesu were \
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-14

given t. ihis sse.ssisy h Ill your acts
With the increased resources Of our terrific
y it is earnestly hoped We may not be com
PEELED TO increase the rate of the territorial
tax beyond three mills upon the dollar d
valuation, and It ID believed such tax will
produce revenue au66cient for all territorial
expenses, including adequate provisions fol
the outstanding unpaid warrant:.
REPORTS.
The reports of the territorial auditor and
the territorial treasurer for the fiscal years
ending November 30th, 1877, and November
3Oth. 1873, and the report of the custodian
Of the territorial library, being all the re-
ports required BY Law to be made to the
governor, which have been received, are
herewith transmitted to your honorable
body.
CoNCLUsIoN.
have purposely avoided anv allusion to
national afairs, that during the limited ses-
sion allowed bv Law for your deliberations.
We may devote ourselves more exclusively
to that class Of duties that legitimately per-
tain to us. You are assured that ali your
efforts, intended to advance the interests Of
the territory, will command my earnest
attention and receive my cooperation.
After the applause which followed the de.
livery Of the governors message had sub
SIDED. the joint session was adjourned and
Immediately following this the house ad-
j'urned to ten O'Clock tomorrow morning.