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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
Tho Mud Supply.

The question agitated years ago,
"What becomes of all tho pins?" might
be supplemented by the query, "Where
does Pittsburgs mud come from?' From
some unknown and mysterious source
there comes to the streets of the Iron
City tons upon tons of mud. 1t is carted
away, washed away, scrapcd away, only
toreappear and togrow in bulk as rapidly
as did Jonah's gourd. Known causes for
plain the presence Of these muddy ava
lanches. The debris of new buildings,
tho droppings from wagons, the wash.
ings from higher portions of tho city;
these do not wholly account for the
perennially gathering deposits. 1t must
be that Pittsburg mud, like Topsy, "jes'
growed. "-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
Yellow Fever.

DR.. G.. NJ. Sternberg, who was COM
missioned by the College of Physicians
of Philadelphia to Investigate the
methods of protective incubation as
practiced in Brazil (by DR.. Domin-
gos Frcire) and in Mexico (by DIR.
Cargona Y Vallc), reported that facts
concerning the endemic and epidemic
prevalence of the fever justify the belief
that its cause is micro-organism, which
can, under suitable conditions, be propa-
gated outside the body, as well as be
capable of transport to a distance; also
that, as single attack Of yellow fever,
however mild, mostly protects from
future attacks, there is reason to hope
that such protection might he gained by
incubation.
The yellow fever germ probably gains
entrance into the body by the respir-
atory or alimentary tracts, or through
the surface of the body, or it is possible
that it multiplies in insanitary localities
and develops a volatile poison which
contaminates the air. The former hypo-
thesis, that it enters the body and inul-
tiplies within it, is, he thinks, the more
probable. Hitherto the germ has not
been found in the blood and tissues of
those attacked, for DIR. Sternberg does
not confirm the alleged discovery made
by DIR. Domingos Freire. Nor is there,
In DR.. Sternberg's opinion, any satisfac-
tory evidence that the method of inocu-
lation practiced by DIR. Domingos Freire
has any prophylactic value, and the
same applies TO the claims put forward
by DIR. Carmona y Vale, of Mexico
Lancet.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
Ruby Mines, Burma.

Ono OF the finest sanitariums in India
IL that Of Bornard-Myo, on the broad
rolling plains Of Enjouk, on the north
ern slopes of the hills bounding the ruby
mining district OF Mogok, Burma. Ber-
nard-Myo is over G,O00 feet above sea
level. Tho ruby mining district may
have population of over 5000 people
belonging to many different tribes. The
mines arc of three kinds-tho working
Of ilssure veins, washing in somewhat
similar manner TO the hydraulic mining
in California, and what may bo called
placer diggings. The third class of
mines is at present tho most important.
At depths varying from ten 70 thirty
feet, In the flatter lands of the valleys,
there occurs layer Of corundum from q
few inches to few feet in thickness.
When this corIndum IL brought to the
surface myriads of small rubics glitter
in tho sun. Almost all tho stones are
water worn or of irregular shapes, and
1t is rarely that n flawless ruby Is found.
So rarc is ruby Of the finest water.
that ono OF three carats is worth ten
times the value of diamond tho same
size. The district Of Mogok il situated
between Mandalay and Bhamo, and Is
nearer to tho former place.
American,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
Damping Grain.

One Of the largest millers in the United
States, G. A. Pillsbury, is credited
with asserting that American millers do
not dampen their wheat before grinding
1t. This is correct of some millers, but
not of all, and the reason is not attri-
butable TO differences in millers but to
differences in wheat. Most of the Cali
fornia wheat ground in this state is
moistened, because 1t Is found necessary
to do SO. On the other hand, Oregon
wheat will not stand dampening, as 1t
contains enough water without this
treatment.
On this account local millers prefer
California wheat, as they can add the
necessary water for nothing, which they
have to pay for in the Oregon article.
When shipped abroad or stored for
months at tidewater, there is less differ
cncc, Us wheat which il not moist will
become so when In damp atmosphere.
California wheat when afloat gains to
. per cent. from absorption Of moisture.
A certain percentage Of water in wheat
Is essential to render 1t lit for grinding,
and tho moisture has to be either found
In the grain or applied artificially thereto.
San Francisco Grocer.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
Food for Consumptives.

Snails. in the opinion of Which, are
equal in value to oysters. They are, he
says, equally nourishing and wholesome.
On account of their gelatinous nature
they have lately been much used in con-
sumptions; and as these complaints are
now very frequent it were to be wished,
says Medical Classics, that such patients
would give the remedy fair trial by
boiling dozen of the red garden snaiis
every day in quart of sweet milk or
whey for half an hour, then straining
the liquor through coarse cloth and
drinking it with sugar every morning
gradually upon an empty stomach, and
repeating these draughts for month or
two If required.
This red garden snail has also been
used externally in the open hemorrhoids,
where fresh snails were applied every
two or three hours, in q raw state, with
remarkable success.
The large Roman or edible snail Is re-
nowned both as delicacy and on ac-
count of its reputed virtues as remedy
In cases Of consumption, which it is said
has In several instances been entirely
cured by regimen of the mucilage from
these snails. On the continent the Ro-
man snail is considered great delicacy;
but the garden and yellow banded snails
aro the kinds more commonly eaten.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
Brahan's Pride.

1t Is amazing how pride sometimes
dominates q man. 81 was passing
through Jermyn street late oneevening,"
writes theatrical historian Bum, ''and
seeing Manager Kenney swinging about
IN a nervous sort of manner, / inquired
the cause Of his being there at such an
hour"
I've been to the st. James theatre,
he replied, ''and do You know really
thought Braham was n much prouder
man than i find him TO be-"
How was thaty"
u was in the greenroom, ana hearing
Braham say as he entered, I'm really
proud Of my pit tonight l went in and
counted 1t. There were seventeen spec
tators in it!-Detroit Free Press.
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ALWAYS SOME ONE seLow.

On the lowest round q the ladder
firmly planted my Tea,
And looked mp af the dim, vnst distance
That made my future 20 sweet.
climbed tfil my vision grew weary,
climbed TIL my brain was on flre
fplanted each foot,tep With wisdom--
Yet never seemed 70 get higher.
For this round was giaxed with indifference,
And that one was gilded with scorn,
And when graaped firmly another
found, under velvet, thorn,
tn my train grew weary Of planning,
And my heart strength began 10 fail,
And tho flush OF the morning excitement
Ere evening commenced TO pale.
But Just when my hands were unclasplne
Their hold on the last gained round,
When my hopes, coming hack from the future,
Were sinking again TO tho ground
One who had climbed near TO the summit
Reached backward q helping hand;
And, refreshed encouraged and strengthened,
took once again my stand.
And wish-oh, I wish-that tho climbers
Would never forget ms they 70
That, though weary may secm their climbing,
There Is always some one below.
Ella HIgginson.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
Tho "Block" system,

The block system, as it is now termed
in railroad parlance, is simply the divis-
ion Of a railway into a certain number of
what are called telegraphic districts, the
distance between which is determined
by the amount of traffic, and each block
station has signaling instruments by
which the signal man can communicate
with the box on each side of him. Now,
when train enters any block, a sema-
phore signal is lowered, and no train is
allowed to follow until tho one in front
has reached the end Of the block, when
the signal Is raised and at the same time
lowered for the block ahead, etc. The
block systems in use in Europe and in
the United States employ mechanical
devices for lowering and raising the out
door signal; but these, 1t is thought, will
eventually be replaced by automatic de-
vices
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
ST. rATRrcK's CATHEDRAL.

ST. fATRfCK'S CATHEDRAL.
these towers have been finished, and the
building stands forth n massive whito
structure Of great architectural beauty.
St. Patrick's Is not only tho largest
church In tho United States, but Is
among the largest In the world. It's
length, In Its interior, measures 300 feet.
Its interior breadth 90 feet, exclusive of
tho chapels between tho buttresscs,
which make tho total width 12Q feet.
Its height Is 1903 feet. Its spiref shoot
up into tho heavens q distance OF 800.
feet. In architectural effect, capecfaIly
In its two towers, IL bears. some rescfn-
blance TO the great cathedral ut Cologne.
The material used In tho construction
il, for the basement, granite; above this,
white marble from quarries In Berkshire
county, Massachusetts. Tho architect
intended that the building should DO I'm
ished to Its highest point In this marble,
but, haste and economy brought about
the substitution Of artificial stone in the
upper halls, and plaster in tho vaulted
ceiling and in tho capital Of the great
spires.
Tho usc Of this material IA not plain to
tho eye, but 1t renders the cathedral less
fire proof. The height Of tho building
doesn't appear to bo rs great rs that OF
similar cathedrals abroad, but this Is
partly on account of tho height of the
buildings surrounding tho New York
structure, whilo churches abroad aro
usually only put In comparison with
dumpy little buildings few stories high.
There is something sad In the remem-
branco that 80 many who took an inter-
est in tho inception Of the plan OF build
ing this gscnt structure, and who were
present Mt tho laying Of the corner stone
should have passed away before its COM
plction. Thirty years brings many
changes; IL 10 nearly tho average dura-
tion of a generation; but when one COM
pares the time spent In the construction
Of this cathedral with that Of st. Peters
In Rome, which was not dedi-
Gated till 175 years after it was
begun, was three hundred and fifty years
in building, and whose construction oc-
cupied the attention Of forty-three popes,
thirty years seems u short time. Tho
cathedral ut Cologne wns six hundred
years In building, and when finished IL
was discovered that tho foundations Of
the towers were crumbling. Tho cree.
ton of st. Patrick's in New York Ia q
fine illustration Of the rapid spirit of tho
present age.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29

Mrs. Clara A. Helm, q wealthy lady Of
New York city, Of artistic taste. has in
view the presentation Of o handsome
drinking fountain 70 the city Of her resi-
dencc. Mrs. Helm has had considerable
experience in modelling, having been q
pupil Of tho well known sculptor, Launt
Thompson. Her idea of the fountain il
that It should be dedicated to the news.
boys Of New York city, and should have
a place on the borders Of City Hall park,
IN thc immediate neighborhood Of the
Of the deaign which Mrs. Helm hos In
her mind d hero reproduced. Il repre-
sents q newsboy, with his papers under
his arm, leaning naturally against wa
ter plug. The figure is TO be In bronze
and tho base In rough granite. Tho
spout Of tho fountain represents print
er's composing stick, and tho whole will
mako . very appropriate statue for
Printing House square.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29

That leprosy really is contagious dis
ease seems to be pretty well proved by
the documents which the Rev. ii. p.
Wright communicates TO Tho Times. A
Hawaiian convict who was condemned
to death had his life spared ON condition
that he should be inoculated with leprosy
BY way of experiment. The incubation
TOOK place three years ago, and the un-
fortunate man, who would surely have
done better to so to tho scaffold, Is now
tubercular leper. The experiment was
perhaps hardly necessary. The fact that
Father Damien has become O leper sinco
ho went to reside In settlement of
iepcrs is surely proof enough that the dis
ease Is contagious. Now, however, there
Is no longer room for any doubt which
may have been felt upon tho matter at
one time.-Pan Mall Gazette.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29

wadelai, where Stanley probably met EnIp
iasha, Is Indicated by cross. I
In the accompanying map Of Central
Africa, Emin Pashas province is repre-
sented by the shaded area. 1t lies very
near the equator, and the Nile, which
takes Its source among the lakes directly
south and on the equator, flows through
the province. The Atuwimi river, one
OF the tributaries Of the Congo, has its
source on the southwestern edge Of
Emins province, and joins tho Congo
about 100 miles below Stanley Falls.
Stanley's route was up the Congo to
Stanley Falls, where a station had pro-
viously been established by him, and
situated ut a point almost coincident
with the passage Of the Congo across
the equator. In tho map two small
rivers ore seen to form the Atuwimi
river The point which Stanley Is re-
ported to have left on Aug. 90 last to 90
TO Emin at Wadelai "a distance of some
$50 miles, is on the north or Nepoko
branch OF the Atuwiml. Stanley Falls,
whence it is claimed Stanley sent let.
tiers received lately at Zanzibar, il about
the center OF the continent geographic
ally; though communication with the
west coast is far easier than with the
east coast because Of the river Congo
anofding easier transit than the over
land route to Zanzibar.
On large map one may trace q route
from Wadelai down the White Nile,
through q country which has been ap-
propriated by the Inahdi, TO Khartoum,
et the junction Of the White and Blue
Nile, distance of eight or nine hundred
mics thence TO Berber, and then, leay-
ing the river, to Suakim on the Red sea.
Between the points at the extrenities of
the routes SO traversed lies the extended
territory of the Soudan.
Whatever truth there may be of re-
cent reports, with reference TO the two
remarkabIe white men who have been
SO long lost in the wilds Of this hitherto
almost unknown region, there can be no
doubt but the whole civilized world will
watch for further news with intense
interest. Ono scarcely can decide which
70 admire most-the Austrian doctor
Eminl. who has "a long ruled his proy,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
- - ~.
nm NEGRO SETTLEMENT.

. rule, unfit for farming, and the rela.
tions oe operators and miners have by
Z long usage settled down to o regular sys-
teu. A strike Il still serious thing,
: -sscapse there IL no third party to appeal
20; the operators must either come TO
5te6ms with the men, or the government
Unjust expel the latter en- mnssc, or work
snugt stop. And the etoppage Of mining
produces . complete commercial and in
1s1qstrial paralysis.
Z In Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. on
) seams 10 under tho most fertile and often
tho best improved farming lands; there
b IN old established society Of the agri-
cultural type, and In no county are the
miners and those directly associated with
eAem . majority. Indeed, they are but
= small minority in most OF the best coal
counties, and tho "mining vote" is q
uAkeweight which local politicians havo
TO handle and study with q good deal of
care, - Il may be nullified ut any time
6y . hostile feeling in some other section
of the county. II there Is trouble, the
grand Jury that investigates II Is COM
posed OF old farmers, who, of all men In
America, have tho least sympathy with
professional agitators and make the least
allowance for labor riots. Obviously
ssHoilic Meoesireav ron,d have n abort
mn n n,ch 4 countv evan 40 n could
- csfn fnhi;sHed NJ III
6n,fhweSfern Indiano no mn ;l,pstr..
5 f3naa. cnntains sonc n 0O1. SQUARE ,niIea ~
- rreaf Illinois coal f;elS 90 cciIad vet
.ar.sff a. fra univ rI,ca ,vboro tho min.
Sn~ inferssN ca, IL soid e. ,,ro,,on;rato.
and IN that county, Clay. as well ns the
adjoining counties Of pnrke. Vico md
e,,tiivsr th~ oostor,. ,,;s;tnr.y ot3or,inn
a rcrstertiv dro ,.r,, MO :, <r,',,, tI, ,,,;,,
1no chcft. X sha ,,est st,o,cIas - iarai
- ts,t crrtIv roil;nr iand - q Scrt;l;tv
srns-irS - tho stys,rar rba h;rhiy
s,,itsvs "a n Sor,ns ~" s. rr1.d,scn cor, LUG sy
Sssss ~ rown s Ia psooecvh ~ sh' eoIh n,,oUhon;a
snS nsariv : third - Tho co,,ntry ;s ss;ii
corersS - ;y;sh % xoivnh,o e s;vuhnr 10 10 s iii
~. i,isno;s co.., t,aiJ ,orar;nr ct, -
fhree stafes, There ia mot n 5;,f which
eviv.n;an ~ n sr,,arc milo ~ innd xh;cb
vos,id not seSm fertile To n New Eng.
hnd1r.
n Missouri fhe fonopronbv "a mucb
fhe ssme md the oIa ,s,n,ln;;on much
more oonservafivo.. The }crf;ic rojiev ~
eho Nisaos,ri from st. Innis 10 Sc Joscnh
vaa acftied almost cntireiv bv soi;d MD.
4 az clasu ,conle from Keniuckv md V;r.
9inia- ana II tho later cmirronts from
6hio' indiana and Iilinois tbo crent
~ aSnritv vere but ono remove from
IN harHers. To them were added b,t
= few eastern mon. n would rot bo
nossiIle 10 find n moro conserrative SET
q men than tho middle class from tho
8 old border states, both slave and free,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29

A freight train on the Southern Pacific
railroad ran into a berd of cattle, striking
a yearling calf. which jumped ut cne
bound ON the pilct of the locomotive. 1t
lay down quietly and rode for nine
miles; As the train approached Tucson
across the range.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29
THE WHEREABOUTS OF STANLEY.
Has the Daring Explorer mt Last Teen
Correctly Located:

Correctly Located?
For months the eyes Of the world have
been turned upon the mapof Africa. In
the heart Of that continent two intrepid
men are 80 far hidden, and one Of them
has SO long lived, that only the most un-
certain reports have como from them;
and these seemingly as voices from an
other world. Henry NJ. Stanley. ascending
the Congo river to relieve Emin Pasha,
who was reported hemmed In by hostile
tribes In his province lying upon the
information; but at last his voice rs
well as that Of the man he sought wns
lost In the heart Of Africa. Lately the
news, at least tho report, came that
Stanley and Emin Pasha had both ar
rived ON tho River Atuwimi
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29

Moderate work, alternating with mod
crate rest, gives a brain which, taking
the whole life through, will accomplish
the most and the best work of which a
human being is capable. The brains are
to be improved and developed by reason
able exercise and reasonable rest. The
one is as essential as the other.-Once a
Week,
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pigby-Aw've jawst thawt awf aw
scheme taw keep thaw mawths awt awf
nav clawthes, daw yaw knaw?
Bigby-Whawt is it2
Digby-Aw-give awm awway--haw,
haw!-Life.
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sncc. IN Sn0 ceuvce ug shls bcnlEntcd
country, or the newspaper correspondent
<Stnnley), who found Lvingstone. who
passod over the continent, who egtab.
started, FOR q fourth time, fcr tho center
Of tho continent to relieve Emin Pasha.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29

Mrs. Helm win design and model tho
figure, and have 1t cast in tho United
States II possible. She will perform
most OF tho work In Europe, where sho
iDtcnds to go shortly.
Mrs. Helm was born In Cincinnati.
Shc hos studied In Dana's and Bou-
gercau's Etudios in Paris. So far her work
has been confined TO private persons.
This fountain will bo her first public
-xvork
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His Generosity.

"How was it such mean fellow os
Dc Jinks handed you his cigar case?'
asked Merritt.
He just pulled it out to show me he
hadn't q cigar left. ."-'New york Evening
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THE LARGEST HOUSE IN pEvIIR.

THE LARGEST HOUSE IN BEvIER.
lish" for size. In the midst Of such a
4nndscape one comes suddenly on little
CANNED up hamlet, with q dozen or
eqoce Of little dwellings just alike, on q
Pat about the size Of o farmers front
ystd-this group repeated indefinitely
op4 this Is the new mining town.
s4ighty good place to sell eggs am
butter and small truck, but all the
money In st. Louis wouldn't hire me to
I've IN It," y the Missouri farmers frank
opinion.
BSvier, as far as 1t Is new, Is Just such
= mining town. The colored miners live
n . cranped up hamlet, two rows Of
ltt1s cabins, much more thick set than
my old time "slave quarters" little II
my more comfortable and nothing like
- attractive, Tho newly imported
OHedes live In the garrison, or barracks
49, warehouse at the mine they work In;
- there they sleep, eat, cook and livs.
4ecplng their arms In good condition
y maintatning q bright lookout lest
Striking miners make an unforeseen
l1ck ON them.
- largest house In Bevier is some
on the old Missouri farmhouse
Wk put IN most respects the town Is
- typical mining settlement. Now il
Deev1ous there can be no more real sym.
10y between the people Of such a Swn
- the surrounding population than is
eoAted BY tradej but the interesting
qooaion Is. How long win the state
uolntatn militia garrison there to pro-
poce the operators and "scabsT as miners
eak those who take the places of strikers.
present Bevier is under martial
~, maintained by some sixty men Of
= state troops, picked from various
spanies at Kansas City, and changing
- ttme TO time to give all q chance.
cpefasors propose to simply wear
~ strikers, and the latter are one
~ 90 giving up and going elsewhere.
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tIER, NO, SKETCHES


Uusesess nstwssa rr.nsyivania and ihs
i Wst-1nalsaass csal rsesd = West of
= o1ss ~ cse1 1s Unacr the Most Fertile
= &nAnos-11lssssris Conservation.
n fRclonged strike Of coal miners pt
D1t1w, Mo-, and the rule Of martial law
! = - einall place present some puxEling
i No11uEUo 10 eastern men. T. conditions
<6Fsuundlng . mining town In Panneyl-
Vam1e q farther east are radically differ
- lkom those prevailing west of Ohio.
- - eage Il b much as Il is In England
- 4aAce. In . mining town and vicin.
~ thege = practically no other interest
than mining; the adjacent country is, as
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-12-29

OF the 200 gold beaters Of New York
not one Is a woman, while of the 900
sold cutters not one Is o man.