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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-12-12
SETTING DIAMONDS.
Greet Skill Required In Fastening
Valuable Gems.
Ths Art 10 gimple, But 50 Delicate % 70
Take Years OF Practioe to Make
Perfect-The CLAMP Set
ting Described.

Few people outside the jewelry
trade have any idea how the bril-
liants they buy and wear are fast
ened into their settings, and great
many retail jewelers., who have sold
iewelry for years, are equally igno-
rant. The art Of setting jewels is
comparatively simple, the skill of .
setter depending upon his knowl.
edge Of the strength OF the material
and the delicate touch required,
which Gun only be gained by years
OF practice. There are only four
distinct methods OF setting dia-
mond, though mountings are made
which involve two or more Of these
methods. The most common is the
clamp Or claw setting. This comes
to the setter with every clamp as
straight and square as fence picket.
He imbeds this mounting, whatever
it may be, In warm shellac on the
end Of stick (six inches of broom
handle is generally use0 leaving the
setting exposed. This cools and
holds the delicate pieces of iewelry
firm in all parts.
He then, with a thin file, sharpens
all the clamps, bringing them up to
sharp points. Then, with o scraper
or graver shaped like chisel (allo
his cutting tools are miniature CHS
elsof different shapes), he digs out
o bearing or shoulder for the edge
Of the stone on the inside Of each
clamp; be now, with 0 pair of sharp
pointed pliers, bends the clamps In
ward or outward. as they happen TO-
require, until the stone will just.
,,dueoze into the circle OF clamps.
Then the stone Is pressed firmly
down until the edge rests squarely
On the bearing Of each clamp. This
leaves the ends Of the clamps stick
Ing up past the edges Of the stone.
The next step is to- push all these
ends over the edge and burnish them
tight. a pushing tool is used for
this, q piece Of soft steel about three
Inches long, filed to q small square
end and fitted in q round handle.
When the clamps are oil firm In
their places they are bright-cut, as
tho term Is. The clamps are
trimmed to q point with three cuts,
two VI ,5t on ii the sides and. one on the top.
This setter cuts away from the stone,
and must Be careful not to dig too
deep into the gold or he will push
the whole clamp away from the stone;
then, to make q good job, the stone
must come out and the clamp be bent
forward again. Some who manufac-
ture the: finest goods do not believe
ID bright cutting clamps on rings, as
the sharp edges left are very severe
on 81 gloves worn over them. A set
ter employed by these firms merely
sets the clamps to q point, and the
pclisher bufs it round ON top, when
Che work gets its last finish.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-12-12
The Cause of Education.

Yale made nearly twenty thousand
dollars at football last summer and
fifteen hundred dollars at baseball.
Who shall say, in face of this show
ing, that the cause of education is
not In q fourish!ng condition in
.Americaf-Boston TRANSCRIPT. -; s;''
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-12-12
When Too Wakefui.

For sleeplessness, tire one of the
special senses, say sight or hearing,
by letting the eyes wander, or by
listening to some monotonous sound,
without fixing attention. 1t may
succeed or it may not, but cannot
do worse than the rest OF tho thou
sand and ono prescriptions for the
same purpose. A dull reader or,
better, hum-drum preacher, is the
only infallible sopori6c.-Sanitary
Era.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-12-12
Tho Professor Was Interested.

"And you say he was defeated by
one vote?" said the professor.
EYES," said his wife, who had beea
reading from the paper.
'That's interesting, very inter-
esting," he mused. 'It's q positive
paradox. It's what might be
termed o singular plurality"-
Washington Star
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-12-12
A CURIOUS PLANT.
It Entraps Certain Moths Which
Perish Miserably.


Perish Miserably.
A New Zealand correspondent
suggests that the ravages of certain
larvae, in some countries, might be
greatly restricted by the introduo-
tion OF the New Zealand moth
catching plant, "Araugia albens. :"
This plant, which is native of south
ern Africa, was introduced to New
Zealand quite accidentally about
seven years ago, and since then 1t
has been extensively propagated
there, on account OF its effective
service as killer OF destructive
moths.
Whenever the climate is mild the
plant is an exceedingly free grower;
it twines and climbs with great
luxuriance, and produces immense
numbers Of white or pinkish flowers,
which have a very agreeable scent.
These flowers attract innumerable
moths, and in the morning there
will not be o single flower that does
not imprison one or two, and some
times as many as four, insects Of
various sizes and genera. Tho
action of the ''araugia" is purely
mechanical. The calyx Of the flower
is rather deep, and the receptaclefor
itssweet juices is placed at its base.
Attracted by the powerful scent and
the prospect of honey, the moth
dives down the calyx and protrudes
its proboscis to reach the tempting
food. But before it can do so the
proboscis is nipped between two
strong, hard, black pincers, which
guard the passage, and once nipped
there is no escape for the moth,
which is held as in wise, by the ex-
treme end of the proboscis, and dies
miserably.
The rationale" Of the process Is
not yet explained. The proboscis is
so very slightly inserted between
the pincers (only q minute fraction
Of .an incb) that it apparently can-
not affect the generative organs Of
the plant, unless these may be the
pincers themselves, whose actual
contact may be necessary for repro;
duction. Upon dissection, the pino-'
ers, even in their ordinary position,
are invariably found to be almost In
contact, the separating interval be-
ing apparent under strong lens,
1t is, therefore, hard to understand
why such % process as the destruo-
tion of o moth should be necessary
to close this already minute gap.
But, atallevents, the thing is done,
and effectively, and o plant Of
araugia covering space of ten
yards in length. will destroy ss
many hundred moths every night,
and, consequently, prevent the raw.
ages Of fifty times as many larvae.
It is, however, q singlar fact thatin
New Zealand, where the plant has
often been cultivated for the ex-
press purpose Of destroying the de-
tested Goblin moth ('Carpocapsa
pomenalla.' ~ that willy insect de-
clines to enter the trap.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-12-12
Large Farm.

Louisiana has the largest farm in
the United States. It is 100 miles
one way and 25 the other. The fepc-
Ing alone cost $4,000.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-12-12
The Difference.

Tho great difference between an
ad and q cat is that an ad has nine
lives while o cat hasn't. 't.-Pripters'
Ink.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
AT HOWARD COLLEGE,

The Philomathc society of Howard col iege held ils annual intermediate meeting in the college chapel last night.
 The spacious chapel Was crowded to it's utmost capacity and the meeting proved a grand success.
 A feature of the meeting was the welcome address by Miss Eugenia Weatherly, the only female student in the college. This is the first time in the history of the col lege that a woman has made q public speech, and in fact she is the first one that has entered this college. The address was a splendid one, aud was well received.
 I he declamation, 'True Success,' by William Walorop, was good part
 The question of debate, Resolved, That integrity of character is more essen- tial to success than talent" was discussed by four splendid young orators. w. r. Mollett, Jr., aud w. W. Watts spoke for the affirmative and J. w. Dossett and J. NJ. Weatheriy for the negative.
 Both sides made strong arguments and each individual speaker was roundly ap- plauded. The judges complimented both sides for the excellent arguments, but ren- dered verdict ia favor or the negative.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
EEK GOV. J. L. ALloRN DEAD.

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. 20.-Ex Gov. J. L. Acorn died at his home at Eagle Nest this morning at o'clock. He had been in very low state of health for months. His name is an historic in this state. He was elected governor of Mississippi in 1S6o, defeating Juige Loves Dent, brother-ln : law of Gen. U. 5. Grant.
 While republican he was very conserv- atiye, and his election was secured by the cooperation of large majority of the democratic party of his state. He was a life long whig, and was born near Gal conda, Ill. Novem Der 4, 1916, and edu- cated in Kentucky.
 Governor Alcorn was elected to the United States senate to succeed Hiram k. Rives, whose term expired March 1, 1871. He resigned the governorship and took the seat in November. While in the senate Ames and Alcorn, the two Mississippi sen- ators, became estranged, and in 1873 they were opposing candidates for governor, Ames being elected. That year the democrats refu 5ed to make a nomination, and Alcorn received most of their votes. Since then he has been living quietly at his home, following the occupa- uon of a planter, and made success at same. He will be buried near his country home. The state officials will attend the funeral.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
FOR THE POOR CHILDREN.
MISS MARY CATALAN OF POWELL SCHOOL
 IS PREPARING A RICH TREAT.

MISS MARY CATALAN OF POWELL SCHOOL
 IS PREPARING A RICH TREAT.
 Miss Mary Cahalan, principal of the Powell school, is getting up lice collec- ton Of Christmas presents, which will be given 10 the poor children of the Powell school district next Monday. She has al- ready gotten together quite collection of dolls of all sizes and sorts and other toys, but needs great many more to enable her to give each child that may apply for a present.
 She has list of nearly 100 small boys and girls, who but for her forethought and tender -heartedness would doubtless have passed through the holidays without knowing the pleasure of receiving 8 Christmas present.
 In one of the rooms on the second floor of the school building Miss Cahalan has very tastefully arranged the dolls and toys, 80 that when the little boys and girls go there on Monday morning al o'clock they will have DO trouble in selecting present.
 Many of the school children have prom ised to remember those less fortunate than themselves on this occasion, but with all these Miss Cahalan fears she will not have enough gifts to go around unless the gen. erous- hearted people of Birmingh ham, who never fail to contribute 10 such noble cause as this, come forward and lend her substantial assistance. Almost anything that will be of use or will smuse the chi- dren will be thankfully received aud placed in the bazaar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
CRESCENT CITY RACES.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2O-First race, five -eighths of a mile, selling-Coria, 105 (Leigh), to l. won; Black Jack, 106 (Harold), to 1, second; Flush, 106 GA. Clayton), to 1. third. Time, l:02.
 Second race, one mile and one eighth, selling-Billy Mckenzie, 93 (Aker), 9 to i, won; Marcel, 93 GA. Clsytonl, 5 to 1, second; Peytonia, 10l tKeith), 6 10 1, third Tim-, l:57.
 Third race, three quarters of mile, handicap--CIara Bauer, 102 (Bsrger). ta l, won; Miss Galop, 10J (B. BarretO 20 to 1, second; Gleesoms, 106 iPenn), 15 to l, third. Time, 1:14.
 Fourth race, three- quarters of q mile, selling-N.ro, 115 (Pslnl, to 5, won Dearest, 1O7 (Leigh), 9 to 5, second; Guilty, los (Williams), 20 to l. third. Time, 1:l5.
 Fifth race, three quarters of a mile, sell ing-Alethia Allen, l04 (J. HiID, 9to 10, won; Malga, 105 GA. Barret), 20 to sec ond; Denver, 105 (Shields>, to l, third. Time, 1:15.
 Fully 3600 people attended today's races. The card, while not an excellent one, was just right for the talent. They picked three out of five winners. Top Gallant, with Lonny Clayton, was a good thing which did not materaliz-.
 Clara Bauer got the best of the start in the third race and won under n pull. Bet ting was good and the weather and track
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
AT THE V NJ C. A

The parlor oi the Young Mem s Christian association was we'll filled last night with young and old men and great interest was shown in the lecture of Dr. James D. Coul- bourn, on the "Cause of Nervous and Mental Diseases.' He is an able lec- turer and handled tue subject iu a way that pleased and interested all.
 Alter he had finished he announced that he would gladly answer any question put |, or explain any point i'll his lecture. s verdi questions were put by different ones, which made the evening very beneficial as well as interesting one.
 MT. Coulbourn is the seventh lecturer in he regular course of lectures that have continued for several weeks. There are two more yet to be heard, and they will close the series.
 Alter the close of the evenings pro- gramme all adjourned to the bag irr, where they had been invited to spend the seven- ing. It being the night Tor the regular gymnasium exhibition, and as the ladies were using the hall they invited the young men up to spend the evening.
 Sunday afternoon MT. Harry Hawkins, state chairman of the Young Mems Chris ''What is the Most Appropriate Christmas Present. He Is a most interesting talker, and will be greeted by large crowd, as he always is. A cordial invitation is ex- tended all the young men to attend Sunday afternoon from 3 10 o'clock.
 Next Friday night the junior department committee will meet and arrange for an entertainment to be given in the parlor of the assocation. The programme will be an interesting one, its special features being music, recita,ions and refreshments. On Tuesday afternoon the ladies of the woman's auxiliary will meet and arrange for the usual New Years reception, to take place Tuesday night, January 1, from 8 to 10 o'clock. The large building will be lighted up and beautifully decorated. This reception IS the crowuing event of the sea son and is always looked forward to with great pleasure. One Of the features of the evening will be game of basket ball. Mir. Vincent is untiring in his efforts to make all who visit the rooms eujo y themselves and is doing all in his power to increase the mem bership to 500, of which there are 425 now, and he hopss before long to have the maxiInum.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
 JUDGE MURPHY RED HOT
III CONSEQUENCE OF THE DIseRAcEFt
 RIOT IN HIS COURT.

III coNsHouENoE OF THE DIseRAcEFUL
 RIOT IN HIS COURT.
 ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 20.--As the result of riotous proceedings in the court of criminal correction yesterday, during which a number of policemen as- saulted and fearfully maltreated a negro who had just beeu discharged by Judge Murphy, and threatened to kill promi- nent attorney and some citizens who inter- fered in the negro's behalf, relations be- tween court officials and the police department are severely strained.
 When the riot was at its height Judge Murphy adjourned court. When it recon vened the judge issued an order that no policeman be allowed to carry arms while in the court room. He then asked for the names of the witnesses or testimony of the persons taking part in the disgrsceful pro- ceedings which caused the court to be ad- journed. Although the room was filled with participants and witnesses of the riot, no cue would testify.
 A few minutes later Police Officer Erbe entered the court room, carrying his re- volver. Judge Murphy promptly fined him $25 end sentenced him to ten days in jail for contempt of court. He was released on writ of habeas corpus procured by Chief of Police Harrigan. During the trial of the prisoner shortly afterwards Chief Harrigan entered the tnclosure re- served for attorneys and representa- of the prisoner and was ordered thsrefrom by
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
EUGENE BYARS MUST HANG. So Says the Supreme Court of
 Alabama. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1895,  v : he Day Named for His Exe- cution- Review of the
 Crime.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1895,

Eugene Eyars must hang. So says the supreme court.
 A telegram was received from Montgom- cry yesterday announcing that the supreme court had affirmed the verdict of the Jcffer- son county criminal court in the Byars case and that the day for the execution had bsen fixed by that tribunal at February 8, 1895. The news spread rapidly and within a short time almost every one on the ttreets was discussing that one subject. The rep utation of the condemned man andtb part he has played in the history of Jt ffersou county tended to make him one of the most noted characters that has ever made Bir- mingham his home.
 Eugene Bvars was born in Jefferson county about thirty five years ago. and has always made his home here. His parents are highly respeced by their neigh bors.
 Byars was for d long time on the Bir- miugham police force, and at other times claimed to be private detective.
 Last January his cousin, Eugene Walker, a Walker county boy, who had been in the United States army, stationed in Nebraska for five years, came to Birmlng gham. Be- fore leaving he army he drew all the money due him, and that, with what money he had laid aside, made quite good sum.
 
 take il to his father, who resided in Walker county. He arriveu in Birmingham about the 5th of January.
 That night he was aroused at his hotel by Eugene byars, and together they began taking in the town. That night, Friday, January 5, they were seen at various places, principally low dives in the city, both more or less under the influence of liquor, aud nearly all the time talking about gamb bling. Saturday afternoon between and o clock they were seen on First avenue. At First avenue and Twentieth street they got on the mule car and rode out to Beh- rens' park, where Walkers body was found the next morning by some children. By what representations Byars succeeded in inducing Walker to go with him to Behrens' park is not known, but when they got there few words passed between them and Byars shot Walker, the bail en- tering just back of one Of the ears.
 Sunday afternoon following Byars was arrested and charged with the crime. He pleaded not guilty, and was ably repre- sented by Messrs. Green & Montgomery and John T. Shugart, but tue evidence against him was so conclusive that the jury brought in verdict of guilty.
 Byars was informed by Sheriff Morrow yesterday of the supreme courts decision, but showed DO nervousness or excitement. He asked how to go about getting up petition for commutation of his sentence 10 life imprison ment.
 MT. Green, one of his counsel stated to an AGE- HERALD reporter yesterday after noon that Governor Oates would be asked ton to that effect would be prepared at
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
BUSINESS AT A STANDSTILL. Along the River Front in New
 Orleans AS QUIET AS A GRAY VEYARD, Owing to the Going Out of the SCreWm Wait
 ing for Jobs.
AS QUIET AS A GRAVEYARD,

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2O.-Today has been repetition of yesterday along the levee. Business is at a standstill. Early this morning all along the line the white screw men removed their tools from their re- spec.ive vessels. Some did this of their own accord and some were told to do so by tue agents. With two exceptions the leyee between Race and Second streets was as quiet as graveyard. The stevedore for the Harrison line informed the agent of the company that he intended to quit the busi- ness; consequently the agent figured today as his own stevedore, aud the first thing he did was to order the white screwmen to remove their tools from the steamship Traveller after the men had refused 10 work. The tools were quietly removed |, the men seeming little nervous in doing this in the presence Of over 100 negroes who were waiting to be put to work, and several expressed themselves very forcibly against the agents, city administration and police for their preference for negro labor.
 One of the stevedores made toe following explanation: "lt's the white longshore- mems association that fig running us out of business. When some time ago there Was such large demand for screwmen the best 
 citation, and the ranks of the longshoremen have been filled to a large extent with fe)- lows who do not know how to do the work and would not work. Having only such poor labor at our command we have lost money hand over fist. The association has q walking delegate who is paid 5 day, who is the boss on the levee. have often applied for more and better men, and this walking delegate has often disappointed me entirely in not giving me any men at all or has furnished me with gangs which were partly worthless. The white screw men are fine set Of men, doing their work to perfection, but the longshoremen ID this city cannot do the work without the assistance of some of the colored men.o
 There were hundreds of idle negroes on the levee today who were only too anxious 10 go to work, and some of them were waiting for work early in the morning, but no fort has been made so they can go tC work.
 AN AMIcABLE SETTLEMENT.
 Tonight the arbitration board succeeded in effecting an ainicable settlement of the labor troubles on the levee, aud work will be resumed tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
THE METHODIST BAZAAR
MAY CLOSE TONIGHT, THOUGH EFFORT 1o> NJ.

MAY CLOSE TONIGHT, THOUGH EFFORTS
 WHILE Bs USED FOR A eoNTINUANcE.
 The Methodist bazaar will most likely close tonight, although several of the ladies are in favor of continuing through Saturday.
 A meeting will be held this morning 10 decide, and the question will be left to a vote whei her or not they will continue.
 Inc bag tar has been q decided success in every respect and the ladies deserve gielt creait for ther untir.ng work in lnis cause.
 To1ay they will sell turkeys, cakes and salads in any quantity, and solicit the patronage of all who will buy such things Tor Sundays dinner. An old fashioned candy pulling will be feature this after noon at O 'cl jck and tonight at 8.
 Last night the nall presented a scene Of briIliance, with the many pretty young the customers. They, too, deserve credit for he work they have done, aud to them u greater part of tue success of the bazaar is due.
 There is not place in the city where an hour can. be spent half so pleasantly as there. Every attention. is shown one by the ladies, and the coffee and lunches served are par excellence.
 They especially invite the young men 10 go there today for their lunches, as this may be the last day.
 Every one IS invited to the told time candy pullng' this afternoon from to 5 o'clock and this evening at 8 o'clock.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-21
ANNISTON DOTS.

ANNISTON, Dec. Especial. l-Mr. John Il. Noble, who recently bought the Jenifer furnace property, has decided to go to making iron, and will put the furnace into blast between the 1st and 18th Of Jan- uary. An immense stock of ore, charcoal, limestone, elc., is already on hand, and this will bring the average cost of produc- ton down so low that 1t is believed the. furnace will be kept in operation indeti1S nitely.
 A little negro child about years old wE severely, if not fatally, burned this mo'H ing in South Anniston. By some meaTA. had procured possession of box of mat1i , and while attempting to burn some .s h it's dress caught on fire and before an ie was attracted to the spot it's whole pe, -ou was enveloped in flames. There is but slight hopes Of it's recovery.
 pile of stovewoOd in the Enterprise office at Oxford caught on fire from the stove last night, and the office building and others narrowly escaped destruction. The cracking of the fire was hearI by man sleeping in an adjoining room, and it was exlirg uished before much damage was done.
 Mr. ". NJ. Schroeder is hustliug things at his tannery site. Several wagons are hauling lumber and large number of men are at work constructing the buildings.