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Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
Simple Justice.

Take look ut tho iligant shawl Mrs.
Wa!thcrs was afther givin mo this vera
mornin Phalim," said Mrs. llerlihy to
her spouse. It's hcrsilf that's had anoth-
or wan from her hoosbands fayther, an
she give me this in u prisint. It's only
twinty wan years wear she's had av 1t, an
it's nivcr II bit the wurrsc.
lit 5 u handsome thing intoircly, said
Mr. Iirrlihy, with warm appreciation, as
they held the muniiiccnt gift between
them, turning it back and forth and in
and out, to discover all its beauties.
1t is that, asscntcd Mrs llcrlihy, and
then rs her eyes We're attracted to some
threads arranged in hirroglyphic fashion
in the center ui the shawl she added: But
fwhat be thin little Chayncse lookin
threads, Phalim? Is it there they oughtcr
be, dye think, or will Oi bc afthcr pickin
em out|'
"Niycr pick thin out, Norah, darlin,
said Mr.. licrlihy quickly, laying a re-
straining hand upon her arm. Its mo-
silf that can't rade EN- clear on account
NV the poor schoolin vi had whin u lad,
but Oi can aisy guess fwhat they bc. Its
the name av the camel they shpcll widout
amy doubt, an it's only ittin whin yc2
wear sich an iligant article as that same,
concluded Phalim generously, ito give
the poor bastc what was destroyed tC
make it the credit that belongs to 'im''--
Youths Companion.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22

Tho American swine Of today arc very
different from their English ancestors,
who % few centuries ago constituted ono
of the chief sources of British wealth. Tho
improvement in Tho race is largely due to
the introduction of the Chinese and Nea,
politan breeds. Tho crossing of the for.
mer upon the English hog has resulted in
the production of the Berkshire, Essex,
Poland China, Small Yorkshire and Suf.
folk breeds.
The Chinese hog Is remarkably prcpo.
tent as is shown by the tendency of the
modern breeds to revert to tho original
type. This is doubtless owing to tho many
centuries Of inbreeding which have so
firmly fixed its characteristics. One of the
most important of these is Its propensity
to fattcn under the most adverse circur,.
stances. This supcrabundanco Of fat pre-.
vents the flesh of this breed being highly
esteemed in this country, but 1t has had Il
most valuable effect in modifying the lean,
gaunt hogs of England, while the Neapol.
itan has added delicacy of flavor.
Tho original Chinese hog is very pc
culiar shape. 1t has u long body, with
short legs, very heavy jowls, small prick
ears, short head, neck and snout and the
eyes wide apart. In color 1t Is white oI
black, or mixture of both, with the
white predominating.-St. Louis Post.
Dispatch
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
llOrns.

Professor Cyrus Adler, assistant curator
of oriental antiques in the United States
National museum, describes M endless va.
ricty Of horns made of divers material
used for religious purposes Tho Berbers
have an instrument made Of two rams
horns, joined at the ends with metal
mouthpicce. An ox's horn or cows
horn was sounded In India In honor of
tho Hindoo god silva, In Africa the tusk
Of the elephant Is used. Tho Etruscans
had bronze horn, q specimen Of which Is
in the British museum. The kurna sound.
cd by the Brahmans was sacred and not to
bc blown by any ono Of low caste. The
Jewish chofar made Of rams horn, Is
the survival Of tho most ancient worship
Professor Adler writes, "lt Is not only
the solitary musical instrument actually
preserved in the Mosaic ritual, but the old.
est form Of wind instrument known to be
retained In use In the world. New York
Yimes
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
THE OLDEST FICTION.
A Neat Little Story That Was Written
Some 5000 Years Ago.

A Neat Little Story That Was Written
Some $500 Years Ago.
One of the most ancient examples 0f
fiction in the world, one which has sur
vivcd the rise and fall of many an ancient
and many u modern empire, is All Egyp-
tan romance entitled THE Tale of the
Two Brothers" We have the original
manuscript in the British museum. 1t
is written on 10 sheets of papyrus, in IA
nnc hieratic hand, and it was peIned
some 5000 years ngo by a Theban scribe
named Ennana. This Ennana was libra
rian of tho palace to King Merenptah, the
supposed pharaoh of the exodus, and he
appears to have written the tale by order
uf the treasurer for the entertainment OF
the crown prince, Seti Merenptah, who
subsequently rcigncd as Seti IL. This
prince has signed his name in two places
on the back of the manuscript, these being
probably the only autograph signatures OF
any Egyptian king which have come down
TO our time.
This most venerable and precious docu
ment was purchased in Italy by Nine.
d'Orbney, who sold it in 1851 to the au
thortcs of the British museum, and it is
now known us the D'Orbincy papyrus.
The story begins exactly like an old fash
ioncd fairy tale:
There were two brothers, children of
one mother and one father. Anpu was the
name of the big brother, and Betau was
the name of the little brother. Now, Anpu
had "a house and wife, and his little
brother lived with him us his serving man.
1t was Bctau who drove the cattle to the
fields and titled the ground. 1t was he
who thrashed the corn and did the field
work. 1t was he who drove the cattle to
the pasture land and titled the ground, for
this little brother was good laboror, and
he had not his equal in all tho country.
He followed his cattle every day, and ho
came back to the house every evening load
cd with the produce of tho fields. Tho
Late Amelia Is. Edwards in Contemporary
l Review.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22

1t is strange, very strange, to mo that
many mcn sduUld devote themselves so
exclusively to tho study of their own par
ticular callings. 1t seems as If they
thought mind must grow narrow before
1t can cowo to focus, We send our young
mon abroad to enlarge and modify their
notions, but those who stay at homo shut
themselves up with the primers and cate
chisms of their professions until they arc
stiifcnod into machines for specific pur-
poses Thc knowledge Of man who con
tl,lcs himself to ono object bears the same
relation to that of the liberal scholar that
tho red or violet ray Of u prism does to the
blended light Of u sunbcam.-O. w,
Holmes "Autocrat of the Breakfast Ta
al, ~
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
MAKING HIM FEEL AT HOME.
How Many Grimes Are Committed In the
Name of Hospitality.


How many mistakes arc made in this
world with the best intentions! How Of
ten we condole with each other when We
should rcjoicrl How frequently man
urges II friend to take drink, Just ono
more, under the impression that he Is
doing him IA favor, when really the man Is
anxious to get home to his family! There
is no mistake 50 hard TO correct as that
which is made with the best motives pos
sihlc. The other lay Buggins invited
Mugsins ont To dinner. Mug2ins Is rath-
CT shy, but he emanaged to scare up enough
courage to accept. Mrs. Buggins and the
three Misses Buggins held a council Of
war.
What is Mr. Muggins fond offs" que
ricd Mrs. Buggins.
I'm blessed if know" quoth he.
Find out today if you can," was the
edct. SO Buggins went to friend for
advice.
Il don't remember. Let's see. He
either dcSpises or is very fond of coffee. !
think he is fond of it, Yes; I'm pretty sure
l remember lis drinking eight cups in one
night"
The truth of the matter is that Muggins
hates coffee with bitter, undying hatred
that was Unborn. ls he ever drank eight
mugs of anything, it surely was not coffee,
but Buggins went home and told his fam
lily that as long as Muggins had II cup of
good coffee he didn't care row Of pins
about anything else.
The dinner camo oil.
( Have "a cup of coffee, Mr.. Muggins," "
said pretty Miss Euggins first. Il know
YOU won t refuse" 80 Muggins took it..
He gulpcd it down and tried to look calm,
Then the second daughter Of his hostess
spicd his cup empty. she rushed up for
another. His shyuess ovcrpowcrcd him,
and he took ii without murmur, He
swallowed that too, The eagle eye of the
youngest Miss Buggins fell upon him. He
quailed.
Poor Mr.. Muggins!" said She sympa-
thctically. Have they neglected you:
Never mind; III take care Of you. Here's
a cup Of coffee
How could LIE refuse? He never has dis.
covered how he cmpticd that cup. All he
remembers after that is the hostess com,
iugup with another cup Of coffee on one
side of him, and Buggins, with u genial
smile, insisting upol. giving him u fifth
dose.
Il want to make you feel at home, y
said he.
well, then, said Muggins, recovering
from his shyness, don't give mo any
moro coffee.
why not"
Because, when I'm home, l never
drink coffee, In fact, loathe coffee. -
Philadelphia Press.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
FATE.

The fast express goes whirling by
The siding where the way freight stands
Lazily clouding the summer sky
With its smoke. With grimy hands
wipe the sweat from my sun tanned facs..
Wondering, murmurins, ''ls there use
In living if for life my place
Must be upon u red caboosef"
She is the presidents daughter-fair,
Fawnlike and faultless as e'er was known,
Mines of gold in her wavy hair.
Checks like roses, Maytime blown.
Only slimpse-the fast express
On To the eastward takes its way.
She is the presidents daughter-yes,
am u brakeman on the freight.
Such is the way of life, I guess
Such is life and such is fate.
She rides by on the fast express.
am the brakeman on the freight.
The fast express to the eastward goes,
to the w,st with my work and woes.
W. II. T. Shade in Chicago Dispatch.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
---s.--
Sapolcon's Schoulhoy character.

In August Buunaparto and Bourricnne
shared the first prize in mathematics, and
soon ultCrward, in the same year, 1888, n
royal inspector, NJ. de kGralio, arrived at
Bricnnc to test the progress of the king 5
wards He took great fancy to tie lit,."
BuonapnrtC, and declaring that, though
unacquaiutcd win his family, he found n
spark in him which must not bc cXtin-
guishcd, wrote an emphatic rocommcndn
tion Of the lad, couchcd in the following
terms: M de- Bonapartr (Napolcon), born
Aug Ii, l;62 Height, pirds, 10 pouccs
IL lignca Il metre, ~ 59conlimctcrs, 70 milli-
metors), Of good constitution, excellent
health, mild (soum!s) disposition, Has
finished the fourth form straightforward
(huunctcl and ohliGing trcconnaisSann,
His conduct has been most satisfactory.
Has always been DISTINGUISHED for his ap-
plicatiun to mathematics, is fairly ac-
quaintcd with history and geography Is
weak In al accomplishmonts-drawing,
dancing and the like. This boy would
make an cNccllCnt sailor; deserves promo
tion to the school In Paris" Unfortunate.
ly for the prospect of n place in the navy,
NJ de kcrglio, who was n powerful friend,
died very soon aftcrward. - Professor
Sloanc's New Life of Napoleon" in Cen
tury
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
Ttatle Secrets,

Giraflcr Junior-Why didn't you speak
to that stylish lady who passed us just
nowi bet she would have given YOU
something.
Patachon Sonior-You' RI mistaken, my
mate. understand women better than
you do. A woman when by herself never
gives anything, hut when there's pair Of
them you may bc sure of getting some
thing out OF each, for one of them will al.
ways be afraid of what thu other will
think of her II she does not display little
charity. You sec, old chap, our profession
Is just like any other trnde--you have to
serve your apprenticeship Harlequin.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
WEATHER FORECAST BY TIE TEETH.


What's the usc Of u man ia my line
keeping a barometer around said dem
tist the other day. Il can tell when
storms ARE coming and when we are apt
to have long spells of good sunny weather
as accurately as any barometer orwcathcr
indicator ever made, il not more so, and
that, too, without hudging u stop ont
of my Office, without consulting any Kind
of scientific instrument and without even
ST. much as glanciug out Of my window.
And if you will as, any other dentist in
town about it | II wager that he II toll You
the same thing.
Its very simple matter iIUmn be-
ings are the greatest laromc,Cr5 in the
world and there is nO part ot the human
system which is so quickly affected by
damp weather as the teeth. OF coIrsc
the degree in which "a man is affected hy
the weather depends cntrclyon the cundi.
tion of his teeth. hut bow many people
have perfect tccthY Very few, | can a,.
sure you. Now, during the week of fine
weather which preceded the last rainy
spell | had over 30 people, two.third' Of
them strangers to ne, come in with ach.
ing teeth. Most Of it WAS neural ,;iA, but |
knew the sign and said 10 myself, we II
have some rainy weather now sIr. IT, II
was sure indication, and | hupw tly"y
could he no mistake when, ~ the end OF
the week drew nearer, they began to come
in faster and tAatcr. IN the STORMY wealth
cr they krcn coming ia, and then all ui u
sudden they IL stop, and although it may
rain for two or three days after that |
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
WAGNER AND THE DRAMA.
The Highest Expression of "Thoughts
Which Lie Too Deep For Human Words"

1t is not essential to the true disciple OF
the Wagncrian drama that he should
know the scisncc, texture or structure OF
the music No call is made upon him for
this special knowledge, and it will not
enable him better To understand the trag.
cdy or passion presented To him. though 1t
may add to his admiration for the genius
of the author At first the experienced
musician may even find himself at a dis.
advantage at Baircuh, as his attention
may easily he too much occupied with tho
form, and the first impression of the
whole may he somewhat weakened by the
study of the detail.
To some people, who look exclusively
for pleasure and recreation in music, the
mere mention Of Wagncr's name calls up
simply rccolloctions If clashing instru.
mcnts and loud sounding trumpets-use-
less noise as they are pleased to call 1t,
Nevertheless, from purely musical point
Of view, the beauties and pcrfections OF
WaEncr's composition are thoroughly well
appreciated by the concert going public,
and ii Is unnecessary TO dwell on these
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22

Now, tell mo what tho trouble is, "
said mother to her little girl, whom she
had just been obliged to take out Of churh h
because of violent fit Of weeping,
"lIe called me, said the child between
her sobs, "a simple, little cross eyed
thingl'
Tho child was cross eyed, and tho min
lister had just given out the hymn, "Sim.
ply to thy cross I cling. New York
Herald.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
THE MOVING WORLD.
Photographic clocks utter the hour

An ingenious Maine man is making
loot and shoe heels from wood pulp.
The great lathe at the Creusot gun
works Ia capable Of turning solid steel
ingot 80 teet long and feet thick.
A Parisian genius has invented ma
chine that win split one hair longitudinal
" into 80 strips. He claims that some
day he will be able to split the thread Of .
spiders web
Great success has been obtained In Bel
gium with tho ammonia process for sink
Ing shafts through quicksand. The prin.
eiple Ia that Of freezing the quioksand BY
an ammonia freezer similar TO that used
N making artificial loo for domestic use
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
EASTERN ARMS.
Tie Carrying of Weapons II Universal
Practice In the Orient.


Almost every one in Ila.darahad iSGrmcG
to the teeth, and the spears, sah,gS, lag
gers and pistols which glcam amia the
white and crimson robes or hrstlc in sash
and turban convert the entire city into u
formidable armory. Badaars filled with
deadly weapons brighten dim alley ard
moldcring arcade with the polished steel
and FURNISHED brass Of Il hurdIcd uutN-
miliar native instruments Of attack and
defense.
Shcavcs OF slender Persian rap!crs are
held in place by the sharp sirst2s ot mur.
derous, double edged scimitcI,, and
swords with watcrcd blades of fabulous
value fence OH Jagged heap of pointed
"sorotisn and crooked "t"lWarj' \
strong handle of twisted raMl siu,w
guidcs the yicl!in blade Of the subtle
'jambia. " narrowing To vicious looking
hook, and the ttlrhaned nrmor'r leaves his
anvil to show IL the nrrdlu.iEo "karuli,' v
minute enough To hc concealed in .hl
palm of the hant and used by dI-Naa",t
/ lovers to inilict the wounds pruypE,G :
7 jealousy or disappointment.
/ SWky "marus' OF sharptnyl LlJcS
/ huckshurn and piercing blades known as
"hichTaS," or scorpions fill a hrd3yu
tray, and bundle Of elephant goad-, in
laid with ebony and silver, lean, against
a stack Of shining spears. NAE"trs. curved
and straight, rough md smooth, lg I'D
and pointed, show endless possibilities Of
inilicting every degree Of llMsUcGL
from n dcnthhlow GOA scratch, FROM tie
scvering Of an artery toa runc'ur' d"'p
and deadly, but small Onuu-h tu G.l$ Cn,
lection. The muslin turhane ct the ras .'
ing multitude are lhichiy sci WIKI iuiGid
daggcrs and glittcging lladcs.
The merchant who smokes his uarhiIcA
among green and purlle halns ot costly
embroidery carries n sharp stiloUo bphuJ
his car and pricks off ~ list Of gou', with
this warlkc instrument. \ hdurdi" lool>
ing noble, ON u richly Canar-un olr
phant, examines the temper Of a hugD
sword which he dr&Ws from j,No.',
scabhard as hc ri,rS on hi, way, HUd =
money lender, Chiuhins the heavy raltv
rupees into u silver huw' looks Mp 70
curtnincd palauquin dgl!on" III, du.rvm
and offers the calIv. u parchment sroj! az
the shaft If long kniic without ri,IA.
from his scat t,-AIl the Year Round.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
ADAMS ARMORlAL eNSIGNS.
Hcraldic Authorities Ascribe to the First
Man Two Coats of Arms.

Man Two Coats of Arms.
Although heraldic authorities have made
no direct attempt to solve the vexed qucs.
ton,
When Adam delvcd and Eve span,
Who was then the Hentlemanf
yet they have assigned to Adam two coats
Of arms The first, which was borne In
Eden before tho fall, when no needed
neither coat for covering nor arms for
defense, consisted Of shield gulcs, upon
which the arms OF Eve Ia shield argent)
We're quartercd rs an escutcheon Of pre-.
tense, she being an heiress. The second
coat, borne after the expulsion from the
garden, was "paly tranche divided every
way and tinctured of every color"
Tho use of furs In blazonry Is, 1t has
been solemnly asserted, relic of the gar.
mcnts of skins worn by our first parents
The second man who lived upon the
earth, Abel, was we arc told, true gen.
tlcman, proof that 1t does not necessa.
rily take three generations to manufacture
the article, Cain wns mo gentleman" by
behavior, but he was the first man who
desired to have his arms changed, $50
God set his mark upon him."
Nearly all the principal characters In
the Old Testament have been accredited
with coats of arms These are, as q rule,
highly appropriate, except In the case of
JoScph's heraldic coat, which WAS merely
black, tincturcd with whitc-'c chequy so.
bic and argcnt" whereas something after
the pattern Of Adams second coat would
surely have been more in keeping with
the youthful Josoph's favoritc attire. Gid.
con bore arms, sable, n fleece argent, q
chief azure quite dcau; David harr
In field argent, and Samson gules, a
lion couchant, or within an orle argent
scmeo of bees sable.
Armoriai cnsigns arc supposed to have
received divine sanction, for God, wheI
prescribing unto Moses tho form Of con
Quoting the Israclitcs in their Journey
through the wilderness expressly com
mandod the use of armorial signs, saying
1.-The children Of Israel shall pitch thci
tents every man by his own camp and cv
cry man by his own standard, ,"--Cornhil
Magazine.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22

"You told mo tho parrot you sold mo
the other day could repeat everything it
heard. Rubbish Preach to II as / will,
II remains as dumb as fish,"
ut Is quite true told you II would 70
peat everything II heard, but then 1t hears
nothing. 1t Is as deaf as o post. Petit
journal Pour Rire.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
A Trtie Saving.

The husband was complaining, and tho
wife was busying about hunting for tho
sunshiny places.
Life Is a burden" he sighed.
"Ycs, dear" she answered, "but you
know we couldn't exist very we'll without
It,"
Then he smiled and took now hold
I Detroit FREQ Press,
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22

Molly-Ned Croesus Is q much better
match than Charlie Bullion. His fortune
Is larger, and he has moro intelligence
Polly-You mean that he has not only
more dollars, but more sense. = Reading
(Pa.) Telegram.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22

The stcntor or trumpet anlmalculw Is
shaped exactly like trumpet, save that
at tho small end there Is glob0 which
seems to answer tho purpose Of heart,
stomach, liver, lungs and all other organs
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22

Wychorlcy, tho dramatic author, mar
rled Lady Drogheda, who was jealous. He
was fond Of meeting his friends at tho
Cock Inn, across the street. but she would
nev6r allow him to go unless the taproom
door was left open, 90 that shs could look
In and 900 that no woman was there.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
Curiosity,

Irate Parent (who has been trying to
satisfy Johns curiosity on every known
subject under tho sun)--Now, Johnnie, II
you ask mo another question III whip
you on tho spot.
Johnnie (whoso undying curiosity over
comes even tho dread Of punishment)-
Wh.wh.what spot, papa'-Plok Mo Up.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22
HARPER BAZAARS
IN 1895.

Elegant and exclusive designs for outdoor
and indoor oiettcs, drawn from Worth models
by Sandoz and Chapuis. are an important feat
ure These appear every week, accompanied
by minute descriptions and details. Our Paris
letter by Katharine de Forest, is a weekly
transcript OF the latest styles and caprices in the
mode Under the head OF New York Fashions,
plain directions and full particulars are given a.
to shapes, fabrics, trimmings and accessories OF
the costumes OF well-dressed women. Chldrcn's
Clothing receives practical attention A fort
nightly Pattern sheet Supplement enables read
ers to cut and make their own gowns. The
man who takes HAMPERS BAZAAR is pre-
pared for ev ~ occasion in life ceremonious or
informal, where beautiful dress is requisite.
An American Serial, DR.. Warrick's Daugh-
ter's by Rebccca Harding Davis, a strong novel
Of American lite, partly laid in Pennsylvania
and partly in the far south, will occupy the last
halt o. the year
My Lady Nobody an intensely exciting novel
by Maarten Martens author of Gods Fool"
The Greater Glory" etc, will begin the year
Essays and Social Chats. To this department
Spectator will contribute her charming papers
OH what We Are Doing in New York society.
Answ. RS to Correspondents Questions receive
the personal attention OF the editor, nd are an
,wered at the earliest possible date after their
receipt
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-22

Although heraldic authorities have made
no direct attempt to solve the vexed qucs-
tiOn,