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The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
A Striking Prescntiment.

1t is curious how future events are oc.
~easionally p%rciigured by some anticipa-
tory token which, unlike prescntiments
and premonitory dreams, makes perhaps
no impression at the time on those whom
they concern.
Ilore is a striking example. One Of
Charles Dickens sons, from some childish
oddity of expression in his large, Won
dering eyes, was given by his father the
very unique s%obriquet of the ocean
Specter," by which o was always called.
The great novelist never knew Of the
weird significance his playfnlly bestowed
appellation was to bear, for he himself
had been nearly two years in his grave
at tho time his little "Ocean Specter,"
then u lieutenant in the royal navy, died
and was buried at sea.-London Tit.Bits.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
Small Fortune Between tile Cracks.

A cigar dealer was recently compelled
to move from his down town stand,
which he had occupied for 85 years, be-
cause Of the demolition of the old build.
ing.
He packed his belongings with many
o sigh Of regret. When he had got his
things all out, he turned to tho work.
men, who We're waiting to begin tearing
down the building, and remarked in u
rather sarcastic tone:
"Well, boys, you may have all you
find in this old trap"
The workmen began Oh the old floor.
which had been worn into hollows by
uge. 1t had not been replaced since /,
was originally laid.
One of the men ripped up a board with
his crowbur, raising a cloud of dust,
When he got it out Of his eyes, he saw
something shiny in the crack.
lie picked it up, and it proved to he
dime. Further investigation revealed
the fact that the crack was lined with
silver.
This was an incentive to the workmen
They piled their crowbars with remark
able energy for mel poorly paid. In Thu
instance they were amply rewarded.
In every crack Of the floor silver dimei
were found. Some of them bore date
of nearly half u century ago. The mel
| gathered the coin in handfuls.
Tho cigar dealer, in speaking Of the oc
currence, said that he hadn't the slight
est idea that 80 much money could b.
lost through carelessness and . poo
floor cvcn'in % years.
"But it won't happen again." he said
when Iheard Of It,, l Immediately CAV
orders " have my new store ~refioore'
with bard wood, and no cracks, at m!
own expcnse."-New York Herald.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
A Wonderful TimekecpInR Automaton.

One of the most wonderful timekeep-
ers known to the horologist was made
in London about 100 years ago and sent
by the president Of the East India com.
pany as a gift to the emperor Of China.
The cast was made in the form of q
chariot, in which was seated the figure
Of n This figure was of pure
ivory and gold and sat with her right
hand resting upon q tiny clock fastened
to the side of the vehicle. A part of the
wheels which kept track Of the fight OF
time were hidden in the body Of a tiny
bird, which had seemingly just alighted
upon the lady's finger.
Above was q canopy so arranged as to
conceal q silver bell. This bell was fit
ted with n miniature hammer of the
anne metal, and although it appeared to
have no connection with the clock regu-
larly struck the hours and could he
made to repeat by touching a diamond
button on the lady's bodice. In the char
lot at the ivory lady's feet there was a
golden figure of q dog, and above and in
front were two birds apparently flying
before the chariot. This beautiful orna.
ment was made almost entirely of gold
and was deliberately decorated with pre-.
cious stones. st. Louis Republic.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03

There are certain explosives of high
power which, when heated, burn quietly
IL freely exposed, OIL If confined explode
only at tho spot where heat is applied
without the whole mass taking part in
the explosion. Nitroglycerol, dynamite.
gun cotton, picric acid and the new
German military powder are examples
This is said to DO because they are ba
conductors of their own explosive wave
If, however, the same substances are
subjected to q violent shock by the ex.
plosion in their midst Of initial charges
Of mercury illuminate, the shock seems
to affect all the molecules Of the explo'
sive at once, and tho whole mass of tn.
latter cSplodes with enormous violence
New York Sun.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
The Pearl OYSTER.

Very few people are aware that the
pearl oyster is not in any way like the
oysters which we eat. 1t is Of an entire.
ly different species, and az n matter OF
fact the shells of the so called pearl oys'
tiers are of far more valua to those en-
gagged in pearl fishing than the pearls.
There are extensive pearl fisheries in the
gulf of California, and some of the finest
pearls have been taken from those wa
tiers. In 1881 one pearl-a black one
was sold for $4,000, and every yea,
since that time many pearls have been
taken from tho beds in the California
gulf valued at over $500 each.-Chica
go Herald.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
ADAMS NAlveTe.
A Woman Defends the First Man From
Charges Of C~owardicc.

n woman DEFENDS Inc first Man from
Charges Of Cowardicc.
And the Lord said, blast thou eaten
Of the tree whereof | commanded thee
thou shouldst not eat?' The man said,
"The woman whom thou gavcst to be
with me--shc gave me Of the tree and I
did eat" This, IL has been held for CEN
turtles, was Adams great sin, for which
he was driven out Of the garden and
his descendants, even TO the present gen.
GRAFTON, compelled to work for u living.
In addition to bearing tho consequences
Of his error Adam has been denounced
through all succeeding centuries for his
cowardice and lack Of gallantry in try
ing to throw the blame upon the oina
who had been given to be with him
Goods first, best gift to man."
We are glad, therefore, that even after
5000 years Of unmerited condemnation
which the memory of our great pro-
genitor has had to bear there has arisen
one person who dares to speak for him.
| And 10 is all the more fortunate that
| that person Is a woman-a member Of
the sex whom Adams words, by O
/ WTOHH IltcI ITttutiou, WtIt utiu w NV
maligned. This person is Mrs. Caroline
L. Corbin, n distinguished authoress. In
her latest book sne says Of Adams plea:
"This Is not the expression Of cow
ardice, but Of the innocent and native
belief that anything which this lovely
being, fresh from Gods hand, proposed
must DO right, and right or wrong
must DO done. II Is n trait which has
come down in unbroken continuity of
inheritance to the latest born Of Adams
sons"
The thought is a new one, but there is
not q man alive and capable Of appreci.
ating Mrs. Corbin's argument who will
not indorse 1t. Where is there a man to-
day, barring q few crusty old bachelors,
who wouldnot have done the am thing
under like circumstances The woman
was beautiful, the apple was good, and
Adam was IN unsophisticated, ingenious
young man unaccustoined to the littl,
social arts and receptions that the
daughters Of Mother Eve have learned
from her example.
We insist that Adam is INDICATED
and that Mark Twain's tears over hi
grave were u deserved tribute. Now
let the building Of his monument pro
coed. And let it be recorded Thereon
that she was a kind, loving and oDedien
husband."-Troy Times.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
Sho Loved Him.

Single Man Ito himsel) I am sure
that darling little angel loves nc. She
takes me into her confidence and tells
me all her troubles.
Same Man (some years later)-Con.
sarn it nil! From morning till night,
and night till morning, when I'm home,
l hear nothing but tales about the serv'
ants, the butcher, the butler, the baker,
tho candlestick maker and all the rest
Of 'em.-New York Weekly.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
lselsss Purchases.

Two eminent French gentlemen, who
were great friends, used to relate IN
amusing story of their i%mpecunious
days. Neither fame no fortune had
como to them. but they were always
hopeful. The years had weighed heavi'
ly enough upon Jules, however, for him
To have become entirely bald. One day
Alphonsc met him witha bcalning coun'
t,aance and cried gayly: what do you
Il ink, Jules! l have been buying q
strong box" ''Thcn. Alphonsc," re-
Piled Jules firmly, ~ shall buy a hair
brush. "-Argonaut.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03

George Eliot suffered from melanchol,
ic moods, and from her thirtieth year
had severe attacks of headache. As q
child she was poor in health and ex'
iremely sensitive 10 terror in the night
She remained n ~luiyering fear through
out her whole life. New York Times.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03

There was recently given in Denmark
a concert that may be regarded as abso-
lutely unique rs regards the instruments
used. The instruments included two
horns from the bronze age, which are
believed to be mt least 1900 years old.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
j. III. DAVIS 4 SON.
Chattcl Mortgage Sale.

Notice Ia hereby given that on the lNli day oi
november, 1898, Mt . O'clock y. IN, ~ the rear OF
he building known as tho rink IN the city OF
led loud, Nebraska, We Will sell The follOwil r
described property towit' One kcystunC
four hole shelter number 1915, ami one eight
horse power manufactured by tho keystone
Manutac'u rinn 90. under n cha'tcl morigact
execuc by, w. U..han To the Keystone Man,
1882, an flied in the office Nt The county cletk
81 Webster county, Nebraska. Tncre IN now
due ana pay able ON . nd chattrl mortgage Tho
mite "a cents (Slj7.t5
KEYSTONE MANUFACTURING Co,
WAS. McNESy It's attorney.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03

In British India the numbered persons
adhering TO the sects Of the ancient
Brahmanic religious belief is estimated
at Ell 900, 900. There are Z coo, 900 Budd-
hists. 10000 Parsees, 6T,00O,0 900 Moham-
medans and 1900, 900 of tho ancient pa
gans or nature worshipers,
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03

6witzerland's numerous waterfalls
have proved a means for the generation
and supply Of an abundant amount Of
power for a comparatively small expen.
diture of capital. At the end of last year
there were in that country 552 electric
light installations and so plants for the
electrical transmission Of power.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
Not to Re Considered.

Mrs. Chugwater (after an unusually
spirited engagement)-Josiah, II we cant
get along in peace, we'd better separate,
Mr.. Chugwater Shaking his head
mournfully)-It wouldn't help matter;
any, Samantha. l can tell you right
o you'd never get another man that
would endure your cooking as meekly III
do.-Chicago Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03

Roots OF all trees draw large quanti-
ties of moisture from the soil, which Is
discharged into tho air through the
leaves. 1t is estimated that an oak tree
with 700, 900 leaves would give off somc-
thing like 200 tons of water during the
five months 1t carries its foliage.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
Why Sic Liked Them.

Boston Woman--Oh, ! do 80 love tho
fields Of our New England farms.
i New York Girl-Why2
Boston Woman-Becauso they are so
/ y~ritivatod, You ow.-Dost0n Courier.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03

The drinking Of salt water is said 10
be a perfect cure for seasickness, though
II makes the patient very miserable foy o
few minutes after he takes the cure.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
Castoria.

"Casoria Is 30 we'll adapted TO children tina:
I recommend II ~ superior 10 any prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III 60 Oxford 81. BroOklyn, N. Y,
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03

Tho Ccntaur Company, n Murray Street, New York City.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03
Castoria

aCastoria IL AL excellent medicine for chill.
drsn. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of It's
rood effect upon their children"
On q. @. Osooop,
Lowell, Mass.
The Red Cloud chief., 1893-11-03

"our physicians In the children's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert.
encc In their outside practice with Castoria,
aud although we only havc among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet We are free TO confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won US TO look with
favor upon It,"
UNITED HOSPITAL MI DisPRNsARy,
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN G. SIXTH, Pres,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

A brandnew religion has been sprung
upon the people of Michigan at town
called Caloma, which is engineered by
and, 1t appears, managed for the bene-
fit of q man named Carter His fol
lowers are called Carterites. Mr.. Car
ter receives messages from son high, -
he says; and his most recent one com
mands the faithful to turn oyer to him
the one-tenth part of all their sub
stance. There something charming
ly practical about religion like this,
which ought to commend it in this
day of revolt against mysticism, and
if it works we may confidently look for
a Spring crop of Heaven-sent Ennis
saries with big pocketbooks, such as
the worl Id has never seen before.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

The boundary line between life and
death has beena puzzle since the world
began. Where is the point at which,
when crossed, there is noretum The
problem never had more mystifying
features than in the case of the young
man, Clay Hopper, who has just died
at Toledo, afterlying in trance, seem
ingly dead, for several days. There is a
gruesome suggestion in the affair of the
possibility in some instance of burial
alive.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

A Shivering Sparrow" implores
''ThE WORLD as follows: "Won't
you remind your kind readers of oul
dreadfal predicament? All round our
perches the bitter winds blows and the
ground is covered with snow. Ger
tainly, if the good people don't sprinkle
some seed or crumbs where we may
get them there will be many poor
little dead sparrows that might posi-
bly, have been saved to brighten city
living with their grateful chipping
We acknowledge we can't come up to
the Gagged pets in point of beauty, nor
in sweetness of voice. Still, we do the
best we can, especially as we have to
work for our living, and don't have
much time to devote to the cultivation
Of our voicesn
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

Neither the Due d'Orleans nor his
cousin, Prince Henri d'Orleans, has
manifested any intention to try to re-
store the old French monarchy; but the
Bonaparte family has claimant in
the person Of Prince Victor Napoleon,
son of the late Prince "Plon-Plon. y
He lives in Brussels, and while devot-
ing himself to literary and scientific
studies, has never abandoned the hope
of restoring the Empire. Prince Louis
studiously avoids politics, and has
broken off all relations with the friends
of his father. He is Colonel of the
Nijni-Novgorod Regiment in the Rus
sian Army, and Is at present stationed
in the Caucasus.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

The celebrity and ease with which the
politicians and. newspapers are con-
structing Mr.. Cleveland's Cabinet is
wonderful and also a little amusing.
There is hardly a prominent Demo
crat in the country who has not been
assigned to a place, each upon the
most positive authority. The trifine
circumstance, however, that Mr..
Cleveland himself has not said a word
should be kept in mind.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

America was not included in the
award of Candinalate honors at the
Consistory in Rome Monday, nor was
there any reason to expect that she
would be. Of the sixty-four cardinals
now constituting the Sacred College.
thirty-three are Italians, in accordance
with the well-settled policy of the Va
tican 50 that the omission, as it might
have been regarded in some quarters,
cannot be construed to have any SIG
nificance for this country.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20
PAULKHBR-c CAMDEN.

The action Of the West Virginia
Legislature in electing Senator c. J..
Faulkner to succeed himself, and Hon.
]. n. Camden to succeed Senator
Kenna, in the United States Senate,
will meet with popular approval on all
sides. No one will dispute the fact
that Faulkner deserved and merited a
reelection, while ON the other hand all
must admit that Camden justly de-
served the recognition he has received.
The Legislature has elected two Sena-
tors it can feel proud Of. and men who
will do credit to the Office Both are
able and competent to perform the
duties devolving upon them. They are
of fine business qualities and good
Judgment.
Mr.. Faulkner's past record is too
widely known for us to add one word
of commentator, and we feel no hest
fancy III saying that his future one
before him will add still greater
achievements. As Democrat he is a
recognized leader, and staunch advo-
cate of the party platform.
Mr.. Camden has also made a record
Of which he can justly feel proud, and
his future term will undoubtedly prove
both successful and deserving. With
such men at the helm, the people OF
West Virginia can feel safe in the adj
ministration and representation of
their affairs with the national govern
ment
The Democrats in the legislative
halls should be especially commended
for the able manner in which they
have harmonized matters between the
two aspirants, and brought about
harmony and good will on all sides.
This manipulation will prove advan-
tageous to the party in years to come,
and will bring about harmony that
cannot help but result in practical
good.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

A new and curious aspect of the i'm
migration question is the movement in
Germany and Austro-Hungary to re-
strict immigration. The governments
of these two country have manifested
marked objections to the increase in
the number of outgoing natives. The
reichsrath has recently adopted several
stringent measures Of restriction.
These measures apparently are made
not with view to stop this rapid de
population so much as to protect the
emigrants themselves. One enactment
Of the relchsrath provides, for instance,
that "any person who promotes emf
grafton by false pretenses is liable to
Imprisonment for a period varying
from one month to two years and to a
fine which may amount to 4 900 for
ms" The justice of the enactment is
more apparent when attention is called
to report spread through Europe of
800 Dutch colonists who came here to
take land in Colorado which they had
purchased Of an emigration agent. y
There were no such lands, and the
agent was simply an ingenious conf
dence man.
While such restrictions do not look
to any general limitation of emigration,
there are indications that the foreign
governments are no fonder Of the
transfer of their citizens to this coun-
try than are the Americans. If this
sentiment is to grow on both sides il
will be interesting to see how far State
authority can prevail against the
wishes Of individuals seeking coun-
try where opportunities are more free.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

Notwithstanding Jerry Simpsons
threats the rival Kansas Houses are
not yet at actual war. 1t is great
deal better for the rival Speakers to
sleep together on their natural arms
than to bivouac apart on their Win
chesters. This method is also more
conducive to an ultimate just settle
ment of differences Of opinion. In
any event the Democrats will control
the next senate.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

Director of Works Durham has made
another estimate of the amount of
money necessary to finish the Worlds
Fair buildings and put jackson Park
in proper shape for opening the gates
of the Exposition on May T.
The estimate calls for between $780,
600 and $4,000 more than any pre-
yious budget prepared by him. The
directors who have heard of it are un-
easy, as it was supposed that the top
notch ofpossible expenditures had been
reached in previous circulation.
It appears that Mr.. Burham's new
estimate of expenditures is made ne
cessary by the blunder of subordi-
nate, who neglected to include, in fig
uring on the cost of certain improve
ments, the important item of labor.
This latest estimate raises the total
amount for preparing the buildings
and grounds to 5000, 100000.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

The investigation of the Whisky
Trust will probably go over to the next
Congress. SO far as the public inter
ests are concerned it might as well go
over indefinitely if there is TO be no
fortifying of the present law, which
permits members of trusts to use their
own discretion in testlfying to matters
which they may regard as effecting
their present interest.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

DIR. McGlynn is an exceedingly vain
passionate and ill-regulated man,
loose in his statements, irreverent, and
vindictive. He seems to be without
the true Christian spirit, and hence
both Catholics and protestants who
are disposed to make hero Of him
have dangerous timber with which to
deal. He does not exemplify Chris
tian unity, but moral and mental dis
order.-N. Y. World.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20
The argument in favor of FEEDER

The argument in favor of Federal
quarantine is an imperative one as FAR
as the maritime States of the Union are
concerned. There may be excellent
regulations in all of the States, but in
efficiency or default in one State might
bring to naught the care and expendi-
ture of all the others. Federal author
ity and supervision should cover the
whole coast line Of the country. AS the
Federal Government would be expect
ed to dispute the landing of foreign in
vaders, it should be required to fight
the battle against Infections disease
brought hither from other countries.
There is no surrender of States rights
involved The right to regulate com
merce carries with it the right to such
supervision AS might be necessary to
prevent such abuse or improvidenee in
commercial undertakings as wouN i'm
peril the public safety.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

The intense and prolonged cold spell
has involved a great amount of priva-
ton throughout the country by the
blocking of roads and rivers, which in
some sections has left whole villages
almost as badly off as We're the people
of Finland month or two ago. HUI
manity needs no other incentive to
duty than the knowledge of such cases.
The extremes of heat and cold mark
the bounds of Charity's busy seasons,
and they never find her 10th to enter
upon her divinely appointed task.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

The news comes from Cincinnati that
the poor people of that city are suffer
ing from the short supply Of coal The
limitation Of production has done its
work, and in order to keep on good
terms with the large customers the
dealers of the city are refusing to sell
to small consumers.
What this means in the terrible
weather with which the country is now
visited can hardly be realized by those
who are comfortably housed and whose
sufferings out of doors are alleviated
by heavy wraps. The thinly clad poor
of Cincinnati can have no fires because
they have not money enough to pur-
chase ton of coal at time. Even
when coal was cheaper few of them
could do this. But now that coal is
higher than it has been for many year
all the people who earn just enough to
1--we from hand to mouth must go with
out fires or resort to the charitable or
to the faggots gathered by the way
side.
None but cruelty selfish men would
desire to got rich in this way. In the
long and shameful history of greed
more heartless has been re-
corded than the story of the coal com
bination now, let us hope, seeing its
last days.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20

Thus far the attempts ofthe enemies
Of President Carnot to connect him
with the Panama Canal scandal have
failed. But the enemies of the French
Republic continue, their lnsidious at
lacks in the hope OF disorganizing the
body polite and overthrowing the es-
fablished order Of things. Rarely has
the patriotism of true Frenchmen been
so severely tested.