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The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
something Nov in yy,ndmirs.

The old-time windmill-that tower ing skeleton of ribs and fans with which we are familiar-has recently been improved in fashion that promises much better resultS-an in- creased rate of power and much greater ease of management. Instead of fans or arms turning over and over, wheel fashion, the conditions are reversed, the axle being perpendicular, and the fans turning from side to side. This arrangement has advantages, in that the machinery can be made stronger, and by an ingeniously contrived set of levers the fans open and close auto matically, This is of great importance, as sudden gale is liable to wreck an ordinary windmill on short notice With this new device, it is claimed that no matter how rapidly the fans may re- volve, they will catch the wind only at the proper time, the other side opening to give free passage to the air; thus the higher the gale, the, higher the rate of speed and the more effective the machinery. It is said that in windy countries enough power can be gener- ated to run small dynamo. The greatest value of a windmill is in coun- tries where continual pumping of water is necessary for purposes of irri- gation, A windmill constructed on this new principle costs no more than the old style, is infinitely more effect i've, less liable to get out of order, and has greater variety of uses than any heretofore made.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
Many Perfumes.

It is an interesting thing to know that 4,20O species of plants are gathered and used for commercial purposes ip Europe. Of these 420 have perfume that is pleasing and enter largely into the manufacture of scents, soaps and sachets. There are more species of white flowers gathered than of any other color-1, ,124. Of these 1S7 have an agreeable scent, an extraordinarily large proportion. Next in order come yellow blossoms, with 951, 77 of them being perfumed. Red flowers number s2S, of which s4 are scented. The blue flowers are of 594 varieties, S4 of which are perfumed, and the violet blossoms number sos, 1S of which are pleasantly oao1:seTousA
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
THE WEALTH OF NATIONS.
Our Country Has Moro Than a Quarter (
 the Worlds Riches.

Our Country Has Moro Than a Quarter of
 the Worlds Riches.
 The wealth of the United States is more than fourth as great as that of all of the rest of the world put to- gether. So reports Prof. Francois, a student of political economy, in re- cent number of Monde Moderne, a French publication.
 He places the wealth of this country at SIS, S,OOo, 100000 francs-which is equivalent to about s62, 600, ,0o0, ,000-and that of the other eighteen countries covered by his statistics at 1,144, ,700,- 900, 1000 francs.
 According to this statistician the value of all property owned in England, including money in circulation, is 265,- 00O, ,000, ,Oo0 francs - 4S,000, ,000, 900 less than this country's wealth. Third place is given to France with 225, ,000, ,000, 900 and fourth to Germany with 161, ,o00,- 900. 900 francs. Then come Russia with 127, 1000, 100000, Austria Hungary with s2, ,0O0, ,oOO, ,OOO, Spain with 62,oO0, 900, ,oO0 Italy with 54, ,OO0, ,OOO, ,0oo,o milllards and as the French say--of francs,
 These are the richest countries of the world. There are four in the list Italy, Spain, Russia and Austria-Hun- gary-whose combined wealth is only a little larger than that of the United States.
 It is true that much of the wealth of this country is in the hands of com paratively few people. Even if the inequality were as bad as reported by the worst of the discontents, the condi- tion of the masses here would still be much better than it is in Europe. Wealth is more conccntrated even in England than in the United States.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
MALAGASY COOKERY.
Great Care Taken in Preparing the Sim
 pie Food.

Great Care Taken in Preparing the Sim
 pie Tood.
 Cooking being an art, every race has style of it's own. The Malagasy, like the gentle Hindu, knows how to pre- pare his mess of rice, says the London Telegra ph. It IS not boiled to masl as in England, or as our potatoes arc sometimes pllped, but, covered with {. proper suM eicpcy ci water, is carefully treated until the grains are swollen fl; to burst and yet remain full, intact, soft and rather mealy. The manioc root is an easier dish to prepare. It is sometimes served boiled, as yans and sweet potatoes, and again as Q sort oi cold porridyc. Native coffee they un derstand how to make. and the aroma is excellent; but tea, alas! you have to look to the brewing of that from start to finish if you desire driniable cup. Poultry and game are eaten fresh, and the cooks have a clever and withal cleanly trick of dipping the dead ani- malls in boiling water, which enables them to pluck them easily and quickly. The preparation for trussing comes later. There is no lack of variety at a MalagaSy table, but, all the same, you miss the wheaton flour bread, sugar and condiments when cloyed with rice fowls, r1anioc and eggs. The staple fuel is bunch grass, which when dried burns ferccly, and settles into glow. ing embcr that gives off deal of heat All the cooking is done on earther hearths, and the roasting, boiling and baking in big iron pots. The grass be ing slightly aromatic, the odor is as acrrnan hle as that nf n hard 1vOOd fire
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
ENTHUSIASM ovERcAmE HIM.
And He Gave Away nis Employers Secret
 as a Result.

And He Gave Away ui3 Employers Secret
 as q Result.
 A few years ago prominent oil pro- ducer of Pittsburgh was putting down a well in a territory that had never been tested for oil He was keeping the fact a profound secret, says the San Francisco Argonaut, in order that in case he got good well he might with out difficulty secure all the leases he desired in the vicinity. He was on the ground himself, watching with great interest the indications. Everything pointed to success. Two days before the we'll was expected to ''corne in" he was called home. Anxious about the result, he arranged with his contractor to telegraph him as soon as the drill reached the sand. He knew, however, that secrets will sometimes leak out of telegraph office and so he told the driller that the sentence: '.Pine trees grow tall,' would mean that he had struck oil. The driIlcr promised to do as he was ordered. The mingled satisfaction and vcxation or the pro- ducer may be imagined when two days later he received the following tele- gram: "Pine trees grow tall. She's squirting clean over the derrick" His hope that he should have no compcti- tors for leases was disappointed.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
HOMES Or RIVER PiKAILo.
Caves in the Mountain Sides Are Watched
 with Awe by Longshorenen.

Caves in the Mountain Sides Are Watched
 with Awe by Longshorenen.
 Along the west shore, of the Hudson river, between West Point and Esopus, according to the New York World, there are several sidehin openings that are supposed to lead into big recesses not yet explored. Daring men have made the attempt to discover the into rior, but have been frightened into re- treat by all sorts of i1n2ginings.
 At Marlborough, Highland and in the famous Storm King mountain, at Corn wall, these rocky openings are watched by longshoremen, who have reason to believe that valuable property is con- tained therein.
 A Cornwall fisherman says he be- ieves that one of these caves, near the foot of Storm King, is the rendezvous of gang of New York thieves, who re- ceive and dispose of their il-gotten stock on strict mercantile basis. He remembers that about the 1st of April he and his father saw q small boat, in which were four Ten, putGshorc at this point. It was an ial1y black night, and it was not safe for small craft in the wind-tossed water of Cornwall bay.
 The fisherman watched the landing and saw the company, who were dis tinguished by the lanterns they carried, work their way up the mountain side. About twenty minutes after the landing the lights were lest sight of at point about one hundred feet from the waters edge.
 The supposition is that these men entered one Of those mercantile caves to make ready for the year's business No one has ventured near the place. although several hunters say that there is an opening at the spot designated by the Cornwall man. 1t is believed that this cave is the main resort of river pirates and robbers, who plunder in the Hudson river valley, and if so there is considerable danger attending visitation to the locality.
 This site is particularly lonely and deserted. It can be located by passen- gers on the day boats as they are pass ing. It is about three hundred feet west of the place where an attemp. has been made to quarry stone fol crushing, and to reach it one must run the risk of being bitten by the most poisonous snakes.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
Special Offer.

The HERALD has made arrange ments with the publishers of the thrice-a-week New York World, whereby we offer to all new sub scribers to the St, Johns HERALD for the next 60 days, both papers for S3.25 per year, cash in advance. The World IS issued three times a week, making l56 papers year, in effect daily paper. Now IS the timo to send in your subscription to the HERALD, and take advantage ot this unprecedented offer, you will thus get all the political news from the East right through the presl, dential campaign.
 The St. Johns HERALD and the thrice-a-week New York World, both for SS.25 a year
 THE HERALD.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
FAITHFUL BUT HELPLESS.
Touching Tale of an Old Servant of Queen
 Victoria

Victoria
 In the Life of James Holmes may be found a pathetic story of man named Dalner, the scion of royal house. who, in the latter part of the eighteenth century, was one of the queens pages. She grew to have very warm regard for him, but the time came when, on account ofincreasing age and infrmity. he was pensioned of, and some one else was put in his place.
 It grieved him much to change his habits, but he was in some degree con- soled at being allowed to attend cer- tain royal entertainments, and 1t was at one of these that he distinguished himself by somewhat eccentric action which greatly amused his former mis- tress.
 He was wandering forlornly about, alone, when the queen, ever mindful of her old and tried servants, hastened to- ward him with extended hand and a word of kindly greeting.
 He took the proffered, hand and held it for moment, while he gazed with a smiling though puzzled expression at the queen. Then he said:
 'I know that face! I know it as well as know any face, but-pardon me, madam cannot for the life of me recollect where have seen it!''
 ''Poor Damerl" said the queen, with a sorrowful smile, as she turned away. Poor Damerr'
 The old man looked after her for a moment, and then asked passing gar dener who the lady might be.
 Why, the queen."
 Damer laughed.
 ''I'm afraid" said he, 9her majesty will think have forgotten her!''
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
Rnpet-Proos F1osa silk.

Japan's Grnall losses in men in the battles with the Chinese were due in part to the accidental use of 2 bullet proof Eatcrial. Owing to the severe col T t,,o Japane3e soldiers wore a quan. tity of floss silk under their clothes: this, when they wero nit, was found iv
 mauy ca,cs to 4d,r st Cp.4d Shc btilletA
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
Crests and Crusades.

It was during the crusades that crests were introduced in England. Richard I. adopted three lions passant-that is. passing or going by, which are still emblazoned on the royal shield of Englapd.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-02-29
DIsEAsEs oF THE sKIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl dent to eczema, letter, salt -rheum, and other diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment Many very bad cases have been permanently cured by it It is equally efficient for itching piles and fayorite rem edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chil- plains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes. For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
 Try Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, they are just what horse needs when in bad condi- ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge. For sale by St Johns Drug Co.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-07

generally condemns them. But strenuous
efforts are being made to prevent a
sweeping condemnation of the authorities
Of Cape Colony and Of the British Char
tered South Africa Company, other than
individuals whose names are included in
the documentary evidence.
The London Times in an editorial on
the subject says: at is impossible to ig-
more the gravity Of the conclusion to
which the published kilograms point.
They establish beyond the possibility Of
a doubt that Hon. Cecil Rhodes, the then
premier of Cape Colony; Mr.. Alfred Belt,
director in the British South Africa
Company, and Mr.. Rutherford Harris,
secretary of the British South Africa
Company, were privy to the movement
against johannesburg, and that the lead
ers Of the movement counted upon their
help and countenance to insure its sue
cess.
"These kilograms must be taken to
prove that Mr.. Rhodes approved the revo-
luton which was desired i'm Johannes
burg, but nothing in the correspondence
goes to show that the actual crossing of
the frontier by DIR. Jameson, under the
circumstances under which it eventually
occurred, was known to Mr.. Rhodes or
carried out with his approval. The rea-
sons which actua:ed DR.. Jameson in
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-07
TRAILS OF DEATH LEFT.
Eight Persons Killed Outright In Z
Kansas Cyclone.

A cyclone swept through Clay County,
Kansas Saturday night, leaving a trail
Of destruction and death to mark it's visit.
Eight persons were instantly killed and
four fatally hurt, so far as known, al
though investigation is likely to add to
this grewsome list. In addition a num-
Der Of others were more or less seriously
hurt, and property worth thousands or
dollars, herds Of stock and growing crops
became the plaything Of the devastating
tornado.
To add to the terror Of the occasion, the
storm came at night, arousing the panic
stricken people from their slumber to face
death in terrible form. There was scant
warning, few feecy clouds in the even
ing giving no sign of the bowling tempest
that was to descend three hours later.
The list Of killed, so far as reported, is as
follows: Il. Beltzor, Mrs. Beltzor, Jessie
Hall, aged years; Mrs. Ole Halyerson,
J. Haynes, Mrs. Frank Peterson, Selma
Peterson, aged 10 years; Joseph Trembly.
The fatally injured: John Morris, Frank
Peterson, aged 40 years; Julia Peterson,
aged 8 years. Mrs. Frank Wilkerson.
A mile cas-. of st. Joseph the first vic
tins of the storm were found. There
uWtlt WtI-lO-uO EiShShhah, A<i sSNas
zor, his wife and six children. The farm
house and outbuildings were torn to pieces
and Mr.. Beltzor and his wife killed. The
family were preparing to go into the cellar
when the storm struck them. Just east
Of There another farmer, Joseph Trembly,
was killed. None of the family, SO far as
can be learned, was injured. Three miles
south of Clifton several houses were torn
down and a number killed.
The cyclone took the people unawares
There had been indications Of a heavy
rain all day, with local showers, but no
body expected storm. So far as learned
the victims were in their houses, and
most of them had retired. The storm
struck Peter Anderson's house at 9:3C
o'clock. This was about mile from the
starting point. The house was demolish
ed in an instant. Every member Of the
Anderson family was injured. When they
had extricated themselves from the de-
bris they discovered that Anderson's
grandchild was missing. The dead body
OF the child was found in a ravine half O
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-07
SCENE OF THE CRIPPLE CREEK FIRE.

mile away. 1t evidently had been carried
there by the wind. Anderson alarmed
the neighbors who lived out of the track
of the storm, and search was commenced
for victims.
A large number of cattle and horses
were killed, and fruit in the storms track
was ruined. 1t is impossible at this time
to estimate the damage to buildings and
other property.
Heartrending tales Of suffering are told
by persons who visited the scenes Of the
storm. Many Of the injured lay all night,
pinned down by wreckage or paralyzed in
the mud, while others crawled or hobbled
across the country to n neighbor's house.
In several instances people were lifted
into the air by the cyclone and carried for
n distance, and then suddenly dropped.
Buildings were lifted up and then hurled
to the ground with force enough to de-
molish them. The wife and daughter Of
John Morris were reading when the shock
came. The house was divided. The wom-
en- managed to get out, when the wind
picked them up, carried them 200 yards
and let them safely down on pile OF
straw, just away from the storms track.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-07
Many state Conventions.

The Mississippi Democratic convention
Endorsed free silver and Cleveland.
The Georgia Republican convention Sc
lected three Mckinley delegates. The
fourth is understood to favor Reed. They
are not instructed, Sound money was
indorsed.
In furora of enthusiasm the Vermont
Republican convention declared its pref
erence for Mckinley, but refrained from
instructing its delegates. Sound money
was indorsed.
The Mckinley Republicans of Alabama
have agreed to cooperate with the Ala
bama Populists. The failure of the Nc
Kinley faction to put up n sound money
ticket is disappointment 10 sound money
Republicans.
The Michigan Democratic convention
indorsed Cleveland and sound money. The
free silver men made a brave fight and
were defeated by small majority. Res
olutions were adopted denouncing the
A. L. A.
The Tennessee Prohibition convention
defeated a resolution to indorse the free
coinage OF silver. The platform declares
against the liquor power, for national pro-
hibtion organizations, for woman suf-
frage, more money for schools, graju-
ated income tax, local option for cities,
and State constitutional convention.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-07
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE
CRIPPLE CREEK. COLORADO, is
IN RUINS.
Several Squares Swept by the Flames
PLAGUE Spots Wiped Out-Damage
Over 81, I,COO,OOO, with but Light In
surance- 900 People Homeless.
Eight Blocks Burn.


One million dollars is conservative
estimate of the damage done by fire at
Cripple Greek, Colo. The amount of in
surance, as nearly rs can be arrived at,
will not exceed $25OO0O. When the fire
broke out in secondhand store the dan
ger Of big confagration was not per-
ceived, and it was thought that the fire
men, who were early on the scene, would
have the flames under control in a very
few minutes. But in short time the fire
had spread to the adjoining buildings and
a brisk wind sprung up. Then 1t was
conceded by all that at least half dozen
buildings on the corner Of Meyers and
Third streets would go, and the occupants
began to move out. But many had wait
ed too long and were unable to save their
goods. Some barely escaped with their
lives. Several women were dangerously
burned.
Every minute added fury to the flames.
and when the fire had spread several
doors on either side the danger to the city
was observed, but no one could realize
how great the damage would be. The
heat became so intense that buildings on
the north side of Meyers street took fire.
Then it was that occupants Of stores and
Offices began to make preparations to save
their possessions. Every wagon in town
was pressed into service. Not tenth
part OF the goods were saved.
BY the time the postofiice had caught ii
became evident that the only way to stop
the progress Of the fire was to blow up the
buildings with dynamite. This was done
under the supervision of the firemen, and
a number of buildings had to be sacri-
feed before the fire had reached them,
The fire started about 1 o'clock, and by
A it had demolished the blocks in Meyers
between Third and Fifth streets, and in
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-07
FIGURING ON THE DEFICIT.
Officials Estimate the Total for the
Fiscal Year Will Be $25,OOO,OOO.

The treasury deficit for the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1896, will be approxi-
mately $25,000,O00. This, according to
a Washington dispatch, is the opinion Of
officials and others best qualified to make
an intelligent estimate of the result Of
the fiscal operations of the year. In his
annual estimates sent to Congress at the
beginning Of the present session. the Sec
retary of the Treasury estimated the re-
ceipts from customs during the fiscal year
at $172,OO0,0O0. So far, with nearly ten
months of the year gone, the customs re-
ceipts have reached about S137 ,0O0, 900,
with fair prospect of increasing to $780,
100000 by the close of the year. The esti-
mate Of the receipts from internal revenue
sources was $15S,OOO,OOO Up to this
time they have reached $120,O00,000 and
it is expected that the figures for the COM
pleted year will be about STAG, 100000.
The receipts from miscellaneous sources
are expected to slightly exceed the esti-
mates of $15,00O,000, making the total
receipts for the year about 1897 900, 900.
The Secretary's estimate of the years ex-
penditures was $362, 100000, which, ac-
cording to his figures, would leave def
cheney Of 100000.
The actual expenditures, however, 1t is
now thought, will aggregate about $685.
600, 900, or $100O0,0O0 less than Mr.. Car
isles estimate in December last, SO that
the deficit at the close Of the year, 1t is
believed, will not show any very material
change from Saturdays figures, $50, 162,-
423. This makes the total deficit for the
three fiscal years ending June 80, 1896,
S136. .S61 ,S12.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-07
News Of Minor Note.

The italian cabinet has decided against
reopening the campaign Of Abyssinia in
the autumn on the ground that such a
course would be disastrous to Italy.
The trunks. wardrobe horses and car
riages belonging to Mrs. Tom Thumb
were attached at Washington for a debt
Of $736 said to be due A. J. Drexel, Jr.,
of Philadelphia, foc printing.
The conference at San Francisco voted
to suspend -r. Brown, the pastor recent
ly acquitted of serious charge, by vote
of 43 to 81, until he could prove his inno-
cence.
Leo Hellpern, who was $50 short in his
accounts with an insurance company,
committed suicide at Winona, MINI. He
had been out of the penitentiary year
on good behavior.
The German Reichstag unanimously
adopted Herr Adt's motion calling upon
the Federal Government TO energetically
combat with all the means in its power
the illegal practice Of duelng.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-07

concealing the victims identity the body
was taken to Fort Thomas and the head
severed. Should the truth of this story
be established n conviction in Kentucky
could not stand. Thus there is a possi-
bility Of the defendant escaping punish
ment on technicalities, even though he
be guilty.
Witnesses were examined Saturday to
establish the identity of the headless body
found near Fort Thomas as that of Pearl
Bryan's and to prove that she was MUIR
dered at the very spot where she was
found. In the afternoon the defense be-
gan to cross-examine witnesses. The
method pursued indicated the lines Of
defense; one that the body was killed
by some drug several hours before it was
behcaded where it was found; also that
all confessions of Jackson were made un-
der durance, were not voluntary and will
be Incompetent as evidence.