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Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
A New Use for TeIephones.

The telephone is about to have a new
application, namely, that of foretelling
storms. A new discovery has been made
as to one of the properties of this means
of transmitting sound. By placing two
iron bars at seven or eight meters dis
tance from each other, and then putting
them in communication ON one side by a
copper wire covered with rubber, and on
the other side with telephone, storm
can, it is said, be predicted at least twelve
hours ahead through dead sound heard
in the receiver
According as the storm advances the
sound resembles the beating of hailstones
against the windows. Every flash of
lightning, and, of course, every clap of
thunder that accompanies the storm pro-
duces shock similar to that of a stone
cast between the diaphragm and the in
strument. t.-Cincinnat Commercial Ga
zette.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Willing to Fish Himself.


AS the train was about pulling out of
the Onion depot Sunday a most excel
lent young man handed out slips bearing
the title, "Where Shall We Go on Sun
day2" A young fellow got one of these
and was Just entering the car when a
lady stopped him.
"Have you read that slipT
'Yes'm."
"Well, what do you think of it?"
tits all right, nam" said he, politely
raising his hat
"Then you're not going off with this
excursion"
'Most assuredly; yes'm." q
''Why not remain at home and attend
church?
81 would be of no use. nam. cannot
sing"
"But others can"
That's all right, nam? But can't
talk in meeting"
Others can talk for you"
"And | can't pray
"Oh, wen pray for you
"And can fish-Pm big success at
that.
"Ah. let others do your fishing for
you
"Ah, no mani I'm no coward, what
ever am want nobody lost on my
account. Therefore I'll go and do my
own fishing. These poor, ignorant ex-
cursionists risk their souls for me? Not
much, mann. Never"
And he politely stepped on board and
was gone. Columbus Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Narrow and Broad Gauges.

How many people remember the fa
nous sbattle of the gauges?" The vic
tory Of what was once known as the
marrow gauge" but is now the stand
ard or national gauge, since narrower
ones are not unknown, is so absolute that
this is the last year of the existence Of
Brunel's measurement for the Great
Western Railway company's permanent
way. For many years on that line the
broad gauge has been disappearing, and
as announced in our report of the com
pany's half yearly meeting, the change
is to be complete by the goth of May
next. The disappearing gauge, origi-
nally adopted on the Great Western
railway on Bruners plans, is feet.
The common gauge, now roughly
called the 4-foot way, is really it, 81 in.
That is the difference between the rails.
the fractional measurement being, we
believe, explained by the fact that origi-
nally the width of the rails together
made up an additional 81 inches, and
gave a wheel track of exactly feet to
suit the earlier locomotives and trains.
The heads Of rails are now much broader,
varying on the different lines from 81 to
% inches, or together from 5 to 81
inches.-London News.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Killing an Artists Pet.

A little story is told of Du Maurier,
the well known artist of Punch, the
Englishman's materialized idea of wit,
humor and burlesque. The artist lives
in beautiful country home near Lon
don, and one of his pet views is from his
study window across his own lawn out
beyond 10 the landscape surrounding
Harrow. An American, of America to
the west, recently visited him for day,
and Mr.. Du Maurier was showing his
guest about the place.
"There," he said, coming to his favor
ite window, sis the prettiest thing Of
all. That is Harrow"
The American looked out for minute
or two
"Harrow?" he said inquiringly.
eyes" repeated the artist, Harrow" 4"
"Is that sol" questioned the visitor.
"Well, now, do you know, / took it for
a lawn mower"
And he wasn't joking, either. He had
overlooked the landscape entirely, and
was looking at an agricultural machine
on the lawn, and the artists heart was
broken. Detroit Free Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Figured in the Rebellion.

1t has been stated that the last horse
that shifted the powder of the great re-
bellion died short time ago, but George
Mortimer, farmer, who resides near
Arlington, Va, says he can bring relia-
BILE neighbors to prove that the old bay
horse which he owns and every two
weeks drives into town not only followed
the Union army for some time over the
hills and through the valleys of Vir-
ginia, but was captured and branded by
the Confederates and remained in their
possession until the battle of Berkeley
Springs was fought. when the involun-
tary renegade was recaptured by the
northern boys.
Then the four footed warrior went
through the remainder of the struggle
with the stamp OF two armies on his
side His owner states that when he
was purchased in 1861 he was 10 years
old, SO that forty summers and forty
winters have passed over his now tooth
less head. His partner in harness is re-
puted to be 35 years old. but his life has
been only an ordinary one, and in per-
sonal appearance he is far below the
war horse. Washington Star,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Baptizing a Chinese Baby.

There is pretty baby in Chinatown
who enjoys the proud distinction of hav-
ing been baptized in a purple velvet
brocaded dress imported from Paris
Her name is Suey Mey Lau. The bap-
tismal name, Suey Mey, means crystal.
She is the daughter of Tom Yin Kim
Lau, well known dealer in Chinese and
japanese curios The little one is ten
months old. Her handsome costume.
although of expensive European ma
terial, was made up in the Chinese con
ventional style for babies, that is. with
loose blouse and wide trousers.
Little Suey Mey was baptized on Sum
day in the Chinese Methodist mission by
the Rev. F. j. Masters, pastor of the
church Of which Suey Mey's parents are
members. She has one sister, eight
years old, who was baptized some time
ago. The number of Chinese babies who
have been christened in style similar to
white babies is surprisingly large.
Chinese mothers who have adopted the
Christian faith carry their babies to
church as early as possible, and Chinese
parents often take their children with
them to the communion table just as
soon as the little ones are old enough to
be taught They are beautifully dressed
often in rich silks, and the infant class
in the Chinese Sunday school looks liter
ally like convention of oriental dolls
In all the colors of the rainbow San
Francisco Chronicle.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
onesr Snnerstitinns.

If you pay out money on Monday morn
ing you will pay out money all the rest
of the week. 1t is unlucky to spill salt
at the table. and to rub hunchback
will bring luck to any immediate project
you have in view. To leave the house
and then suddenly return to it is consid-
cred bad omen. This is very old su-
perstition, but common one with us.
Laodamia refers to it in her letter to
Protesilaus, after he had left for the
Trojan war.
Some years ago asked neighbor to
haul dead horse from the premises.
He declared that if he did so one of his
own horses would die within the year.
| reasoned him out of the superstition
and he removed the horse. Strange to
say, one of the span of horses which he
used for the purpose died shortly after
ward. d.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

states that ore is now being taken out
that runs from 300 to 400 ounces silver
per ton. Considerable of the ore is horn
silver, and can be sacked as taken from
the mine, no sorting being necessary.
Hassayampa Jennings is in from the
mountains and says Dan O'Boyle has
struck a body of excellent free gold rock
in the cross-cut at the end of the Grey
hound mine. The crosscutis is in 120 feet.
B. 7. Riggs, who came to Prescott
when the Sierra Prieta range of noun
tains was only row of ant hills, leaves
today for Escondido, CAL, to spend the
winter. Mr.. Riggs is largely interested
in paying mines in this section and has
always pinned his faith to our mining
interests and is now enjoying well
earned rest.
Lester Jackson is in town from the
Del Pasco.
Several practical mill men have taken
charge of the Clark mill, six miles south
of Prescott, and will run it on custom
ore.
NOTES.
The Arizona Enterprise states that a
new shaft was sunk on the Silver King
mine, and at depth OF less than twenty
feet ian ore body was encountered iden-
tical in all particulars to the old Silver
King bonanza, but more plentifully sup
piled with sheets of native silver"
A San Francisco company has pur-
chased plaster Of Paris mine near
Rincon, which is working with force
of forty men. The deposit is said to be
the finest in the state, and the company
proposes to fully develop it. The Santa
Ana will be bridged at once, and track
laid from the mine to the Santa Fe.-
[Ontario Observer.
j. d. Helm, superintendent Of the
Tiger mine, shipped six bars of bullion
this morning, amounting to 5000 ounces,
a result of six days. run of the Tiger
mill on ore from the Tiger mine. This
is the first run and first shipment from
that property, but will certainly be fol-
lowed regularly by many others, as the
ore is on hand and in sight to do it,
Prescott Courier.
from the Den asphaltum mines at La
Patera with an enormous chunck of
solid pure asphaltum just as it was
taken from the mine. 1t weighed on
the postofice scales two tons and half.
1t will be sent to the chamber of COM
merce exhibit at Los Angeles. This is
believed TO be the largest piece of as
phaltum ever mined in one block, and
it is sure to call great attention to a
rapidly growing industry in this county.
During the past year more than 1900
tons of this asphaltum have been taken
out and it is the purest known to COM
merce.-[ Santa Barbara Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Ammonia Poisoning.

No poison brings death with more
maddening agony than ammonia, but
that fact does not seem to discourage the
suicide. The man Harrowitz, who de-
liberately swallowed fatal dose of the
drug in New York, is only one of the
many who have gone the ammonia
route to death in spite of the excruciat-
ing pain. DR.. Blyth has recorded thirty
cases Of ammonia poisoning in the small
London district of which he is health
officer. Professor Mitchell mentions
twenty-five cases, and four have oc-
Cured during the short time DR.. jenkins
has been connected with the coroner's
office in New York.-Exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
A singular Coincidence.

Quite singular coincidence occurred
a few days since. Some ten years ago
while at work in New Jersey mine
shaft. George Smith fell and found him
self confined in a well 1875 feet from the
surface of the ground. He was finally
rescued from his uncomfortable position
by rope which was thrown him.
While relating the circumstance the
other day to his room mate, he was not
a little surprised to learn that his res
cuer of ten years ago was none other
than his present companion Beverly
(Mass.l Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Comfortable Fishing.

An enthusiastic fisherman in Connec-
ticut enjoys the sport without sacrificing
any of his home comforts. His residence
is on the Willimantic river. From a
back window he has strung wire across
to the top of tree. Just over very
good fishing hole" he has blocked the
wire, and with carrier and reel he
slides his baited hook, sinker and line
down the wire to the block. The con-
tact releases the reel. and as it unwinds
the baited hook drops into the water
and fishing" begins. Sitting at home
he can feel the nibbles and bites, and
quick motion secures his prey and pulls
it along the wire to the house. e.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
A Mean Rrideprnnm.

DR.. Howard, of Flatbush, L. l., was
routed out at midnight to marry couple
and was compelled to arouse his family
to act as witnesses. He was given fat
package by the bridegroom, upon the
latters departure. The good doctor
spent half an hour or so unwinding paper
after paper from that package only to
find at last silver quarter which had
been used as a sleeve button. One face
had been ground smooth and ornament
ed with monogram York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Fossil Flour.

A deposit of what is known as "fossil
-four" has been recently discovered in
Maine which will resist the action OF
acids, alkalies and oils and is remarka-
Bile nonconductor of heat. 1t will be
used in the manufacture of rubber
goods. 1t contains 95 per cent. of pure
silica, and when mined it comes out as a
fine powder.-New York Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
A stay-at-Home.

Mr.. Frederick Hardwick, one of South
Ouincy's we'll known citizens, is away
on brief trip, and what is quite re-
markable is that this is the first time
since he has been married (seventeen
years) that he has been away from his
wife over night.-tluincy Mass. Ledger
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

]. S. Parker, of Lincoln Creek, Wash,
killed fourteen bears-eleven full grown
and three cubs-in one weeks hunting
near his home two weeks ago. He
bagged five the first day that he was
out. Bears are exceedingly plentiful in
that section of the state, and another
hunter killed twelve bears there month
or SO ago. Mr. Parker holds the record
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Auswer Thfs Oueetion.

Why do SO many people we see around us
seem en- 70 prefer to SuiieT and be made miserable
of Appetite, Coming up of the Food, Yellow
Skin, when for 75c we will sell them shiloh's
Vitalizer. guaranteed to cure them. Sold
wholesale by Haas, Baruch & Co., and all re-
toll druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

spised follower OF the meek and lowly
Jesus has for his monument the great
est church upon earth and the most
magnificent building ever erected.
d. FREEMAN
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

A Swiss engineer, backed by the Swiss
government, is just now seriously con
templating the construction of an under
ground railway up Mount Jungfrau to
its summit. 1t will be completed early
in 1895 if everything goes we'll
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

A dog, near Hannibal, Mo-, was bitten
a few days ago by copperhead snake
and was cured by ammonia, given IN
ternally, and mixture of ammonia ana
carbolic soap applied to the wound
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

hall wine glass of Angostura Bitters before
meals will restore the appetite. Manufactured
only by DR.. J. G. B. Siegert & Sons. At all
druggists
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Earlx Holirs for smart Boys.

Bingo-You haven't seen my youngest
boy, have your Great youngster, that.
Only three years old and can talk like
good fellow. Come up some night.
Kingley-What time do you put him
to bedr
Bingo-At 9.
Kingley-I am afraid that's little bit
too late for me- --Harper's Bazaar.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

It is not generally known that the new
yachting cap is an adaptation OF the
German military cap, made familiar in
many portraits Of Stanley.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

#. A. Ferris g Company Bacon
You can buy it at II. Jeyne's, 1876 and 13s N,
SPRING.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

THE NEW ERA, No. Court street. Fine
wines and liquors. Ed Wenser, proprietor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
fer Infants and Children.

"The use OF 'Castcria ia so universal and
its merits SO well known that it seems e WORK
OF supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families vino do not keep Castoria
within easy reach" g"
CARLOS MARTYR, D. D.,
New York City.
Late Pastor BloonirgdeIe Reformed Church.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1891-07-04

viii be the greatest witnessed in Scott
county since the Bell and Evertt and
Douglas and Breckinridge campaign.
Corinth, Miss, June 29.-The Alcorn
Democratic county convention met to-
day, and named delegates to the dis.
triet convention at Okolona, which
nominates 8 candidate for District
Attorney on July sth; also delegates
to the State Convention to vote for
Railroad Commissioner. The follow
ing resolution was adopted by an
overwhelming majority:
Whereas, We do not think the
measure known as the Sub-Treasury
bill Is Democratic, practicable or ealcu-
lated TO enhance the welfare of our
people, or that will result in any good
TO the farmers of our county, there
fore be 1t
Resolved, That we are opposed to
the Sub-Treasury bill, aud that we will
not support any candidate for the
Legislature from this county who will
not pledge himself to vote against any
man for U. 5. Senator who is in favor
Of the Sub-Treasury bill.
Resolutions endorsing the records of
Senators George and Walthall, and de-
ciaring them in every way worthy to
succeed themselves were passed by an
overwhelming majority.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1891-07-04

Richmond, Va, June 26.--Tho re-
mains of Gen. Stonowall jackson
were removed this morning at Lexing-
ton between 3 aud $3.50 from the grave
where they have laid since May, 1863.
They were placed IN one Of the six
crypts In vault In the Lexington
Cemetary and Capt. j. G. Bonde, M.
w. Payeton, A. J. Leyburn, w. Gharl-
ton, the sexton of the cemetary and
two colored men only were present at
the transfer. In order to identify the
remains, to make sure that they had
not been tampered with, the lid Of the
casket over the face and body was
carefully removed. The military coat.
with Virginia buttons, formerly Con-
federate gray, had turned blue by some
chemical action, or it might have been
his Virginia Institute professors uni
form, which was blue.
The flesh had evidently wasted
away from the face, but tho dark hair
and beard and tho skeleton were In 4
good state Of preservation. The oh
ject Of the removal is to have the re-
mains where now lald. under tho
heroic bronze statne of the great chief.
tain, which will be unveiled on the
21st Of July next.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1891-07-04

A young man hailing from the frosty
wilds of Manitoba writes us as follows:
al am not satisfied with this country.
We can raise plenty of wheat when II
Is not too dry, but the farm season is
short and the winters are enough to
make sensitive man wish he could
do like bear-hive up early in the
fall and not poke his head out till late
In the spring. | would like to go
where 1t is warmer, and yet where
farming lands are rich and cheap.
Can you tell me where ! had better
gop
Why not go to some one of our
Southern States2 There is not State
south of the Ohio river where a young
man cannot do well at farming if he
will unite industry and perseverance,
with passibly good judgment. While
In some sections there is a good deal
of poor land, in others there is more
than corresponding amount OF rich
land.
II Is, we think, no exaggeratloh 10
say that there is more cheap land in
the South to-day than in any other
part of the Union. The winters are
short aud never severe. The summers
are so long and the other climate in-
fluences so diversified that the range
of crops is unusually large. Nearly
every crop which can be grown in the
Northern States and Canada can be
successfully raised. In addition, fruits
and cereals peculiar to warm climates
arc native to the soil.
Taxes arc reasonable, the society
good. churches and schools plenteous.
Nearly every concomitant of an old
aud settled country is united with
many advantages found only in new
ones. The people there are anxious
for immigration, aud welcome every
new conner regardless of his opinions
and beliefs, hoping that he will, In de-
yeloping his own fortunes, add his
moiety to the general welfare of his
adopted home.
Therefore we say to our correspon-
dent if he desires any or all OF these
tbings-go south.-Yankee Blade.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1891-07-04
FOLLY AND INTOLERANCE.
[Clarke County 'rimes.l

OVeAhl AAiiSo.
Beat Line Alliance No. 1915 in a
meeting June 9th adopted the follow
lowing resolutions:
Whereas, the Mississippian, by claim
ing TO champion our defense, has gain
ed access to thousands of homes and
now seems to have become a traitor
to our cause, apparently delighting In
the appellations "sorehead," dema-
gogue, etc, and
Whereas, we believe ii to be detri-
mental to our cause, and against our
better welfare as the Farmers Alliance /;
therefore
Resolved, That we withdraw our
support from said paper, also from the
Clarke County Times (for reasons sim
liar to the above) and earnestly re-
quest the brotherhood generally to do
the same.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
sent to the Mississippi Messenger
with request to publish same.
N. A. FOUNTAIN, Pres.
GEo. III. BRONSON, Sec.
Roy, Clarke County, Miss.
The above clipping explains itself,
and while we submit with the best
possible grace to the inevitable, we
cannot think this sub-Alliance fully
realizes what 1t is doing. We have
always worked for the Alliance and
still expect to continue to do so. We
have contributed literally to the sup
port of the institution, outside of our
regular dues, and have published
everything requested of us free, that
we did not think detrimental to the
cause, and some that we did think
would injure the Sub-Alliance from
which 1t originated, but would not in-
jure the great cause of the Alliance.
Now In return, and just because
this sub-Allance cannot control us
and turn us over body and soul to
Ethel Barksdale and the Sub-Treasury
plan, they are bound to try aud injure
us as much as possible-or In other
words they are bound TO rule or ruin
the Times. Is this the principle of
the Alliance2 Did you not assure mo
that there was nothing In It that
would interfere with my political, re-
ligious or private affairs? Did you
not assure me that one of its great
principles was, Equal justice to all,
and especial privileges to none"
Now | ask in all candor is it your
especial prerogative to say who is
right and who is wrong on this ques-
tion of politics, and TO condemn aud
try to injurc one just simply because
he does not think as you do?
AS individuals you have the un-
doubted right to withdraw your sup
port from the Times, but as au organ
lied body you are certainly laying
yourselves liable to an action In law
for damages, and we haye never yet
known a case that was not sustained
by the courts, and you are also break
ing every obligation of the Alliance.
You are returning evil for good. You
arc trampling upon all the sacred
rights of manhood, and disregarding
oil the laws of the moral code of
society and condemning man for
daring to have mind of his own.