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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13
HAIRS OF THE HUMAN BODY.
An English Scientist Claims That He
Has Counted Them.

Has Counted Them.
There are $4,000 hairs ON the hui
man body. Prof Charles Stuart, an
English scientist, says he has counted
them. The skin has very respecta-
BILE family of offspring, for hairs $50
biologists say belong to the same cat
egory as nails, scales, and other horny
cuticular outgrowths, and are, after
all, only special parts of the skin that
nature has modified in this way in or
der to better protect and keep warm
her highly important works within.
OF all fabrics the human skin is the
most complex. 1t ordinarily consists
of two main divisions or layers, the
outer of which is a continually renew
ed shield Of horny scales, which are
the cast-off dead cells of the living
layer below. The under skin il full
of hair follicles and the like.
The hair follicles are the pits in
which the hairs are grown, and ma
ture has spent a remarkable amount
of care on these structures. The hair
in each sell is a direct growth of the
skin. Its growth varies in slight
degree with different individuals, but
half an inch a month is the average
increase in length. Hair is sometimes
heavily pigmented which gives ami
mails their natuarl colors.
Some people have a peculiar spark
ling look about their sandy hair.
This, Prof. Stewart traces to the alter
nations of white and colored growths,
which he finds correspond with alter
nate periods of twelve hours natural
growth. The pigment is perhaps not
deposited during the night, but is du
ring the day or vice versa
Curly, kinky or woody hairs as of
those of the negro's head or n mans
beard, owe their character chiefly to
the fact that they are flattened In diff
ferent places in successive parts of
their length. Each hair stands up by
virtue of tiny .erector muscles which
are attached at one end to the bulb of
the hair, mad at the other to a point
near the surface of the skin. When
the muscles contract under nervous
excitement the hair is pulled up verti-
cally.
Other children of the skin, but only |
;wenty in number, are the nails |
They arise out of sharp folds in the |
skin, and are essentially very tough, |
horny material, built up from the liv- |
ng skin cells, very much in the same
way that hairs are built up. They |
grow at the rate of about one-thirty- |
second of an inch aweek and are fas-
ened to the under skin by a peculiar
system of locking teeth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13

Bryan has gone east. He has spok-
en- his little piece. He has received
the notification of his nomination. He
has shown himself no bigger than a
thousand other men who have spoken
in Gotham. His star has reached the
ascendant and will now begin to de-
cline. There is no indication that he
has burned New York into a conflag-
ration. None of the Democratic lead
ers were present at Madison Square
garden when he was notified of his
nomination. Where was Tammany
Echo answers, Air!
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13

There will be no contest in the con-
gressional convention held here next
week over the nomination Of Judge
Noonan, unless it is a contest as to
who will be foremost in that nomina-
ton. There is but one sentiment
animating Republicans Of this county
in so far as his nomination and cleo
ton is concerned, and it is NONSENSE
cal and monstrous to let the factions
of this county, peril in any way his
candidacy. Carry this sectional fight
into the state convention, If it has to
be carried there, but il you are wise
and loyal Republicans you viii patch
up truce for the congressional con-
vention and appear there as unit for
the nomination of Judge Noonan. The
declaration that Judge Noonan must
pronounce for one or the other fac
ton is simply ridiculous.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13

Italy is hot against the United
States because her brigands and MUIR
derers which she deports to this coun-
try are not permitted to run riot here
as in the mountains of the home land.
Italy had better keep a string tied to
her lawless classes and keep them out
of this country if she does not desire
to see them strung up at short notice.
Any bill of damages that she brings
against the government of the United
States for the lives of such worthless
outlaws should be promptly repudi-
ated and the Italian government left
to collect as best it is able Instead
of finding fault with this country
Italy owes us a vote of thanks for
Kidding her of such worthless sub
jects.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13

Spain despairing of conqueTing Gu
ba by force of arms, sees fit in her
desperation to lay the blame upon the
United States, and implores the as
sistance of the European powers to
compel this country to desist. What
has this country done? The govern
ment at Washington to the disgust OF
the people has denied every aid and
encouragement to the Cubans, and yet
Spain complains. If the powers are so
conservative that they win not inter
vene in the affairs of Crete or Arme-
mia, it is useless to ask them to inter
vene over here. Spain has only one
alternative, whip or be whipped, I'M
less she returns to her senses and
consents to see Cuba free, or the pur-
chase of the United States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13
HANNA'S GOOD BUSINESS.

Mark Hanna. He understands his
business. His methods are not those
of the politician but of the sagacious
man of business. He understands
just what is wanted and goes for it in
the most straight forward and direct
manner possible. He sets no exam
pie of sly methods, of secret concla-
YES, but all that he does is as open as
day. He is as approachable as Lin
coin and as ready to receive instruc-
ton, no matter at what hands. If
he can see any good in suggestion it
goes without any reference to the
quarter from which it comes. He
never enters a conference meeting of
the committee that he does not leave
it more hopeful than when he came
He grows upon the old politicians as
the campaign advances, and the wis
dom of his straight forward work be-
comes more and more apparent. He
will enlist every agency that can be
honorably employed for the success Of
the Republican ticket, but there will
be none put into requisition that will
not bear the fullest scrutiny. His Ia,
test move is to personally visit the
merchants and manufacturers in the
large cities and arrange for them to
hold meetings among their own agents
and employees, setting before each
class their own interests and how they
will be affected by the depreciation of
the money in which their wages will
be paid. There is practical wisdom
and good horse sense in this. 1t will
be not only of great benefit in bringing
the whole forces of these political in
situations into line, but it will increase
the good feeling and confidence exis-
ting between employers of labor and
the laborers which they employ.
This is of the first importance in pre-
venting misunderstanding A result |
ike this is worth all that it will cost |
to secure it, just for the greater unity |
and increased good feeling between |
Ill grades of business and those en-
)lOyed therein. Mark Hanna has evil |
lently been there himself. He under
stands that when laborer and employ
II see eye to eye and there is no antag-
'nism among them, that matters move
long smoothly, wages are paid to the
Dest advantage of the wage Garner
lnder such conditions and there is less
in the minds of all parties.
lama has made advance and i'm
upon old political methods,
n this departure. The result of it at
he polls will be witnessed with inter-
st. 1t is safe to say that it will be
ound most effectual as campaign
nstrumentality. 1t will open the
loOrs to a free consideration of all
he facts for and against this free
liver free trade movement, and this
) all that is desired by the Republican
arty. If facts will not bear them
ut in their policies, then the policies
will not be of only real value to the
Ountry if adopted and may as well
all now as later. Light upon the cur
ency and tariff will do the business
nd elect the Republican candidates.
If this the Republican management
ave not the the slightest doubt. Let
he light shine. Mark Hanna! He
; in the campaign with a search light
nd there will be no darkness about
is work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13

The Irish land bill is like a we'll
driven shuttlecock in the hands of the.
British lords and commons. Like
Noah's dove which could not find a
rest for the sole of it's foot this poor
bill fits between rough seas and
stormy skies until it is so worn out
it would gladly rest anywhere. The.
lords refused to pass the bill as it
came from the tory commons, the gov
eminent will not accept the amend
ment of the lords, the Irish party
curse and jeer the bill at all stages.
and there the matter rests. Poor
Balfour implores the lords to let the
bin go through as it left the commons
in order to save the government a
defeat, but no one in either house has
any respect for Balfour, and SO it
goes. Salisbury only smiles and re-
fuses to come to the rescue one way
or the other.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13
CITY CIRCULATION NOTICE.

Mr.. Dan. G. Bitter from date, has
been given entire charge Of the City
circulation of the Daily and Sunday
Light, and will deliver papers to sub
-scribers and collect for same. All COM
plants for non-delivery, and changes
can be given to him or telephoned to
the Office.
Mr.. Joseph Ball has been engaged
as his assistant and is authorized to
receive subscriptions and collect for
same.
T. B. JOHNSON,
Manager San Antonio Light.
San Antonio, Texas, May 9, 1895.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13

Queen Victoria has at last sized the
situation as to Rhodes and dropped
his name from the list of privy coun-
sellers. 1t is also said that Joe
Chamberlain has ut last concluded to
jump on to Rhodes, probably with the
object of hiding his own trail in the
dust that the hunt will make. For a
downright poltroon there is no man
so distinguished as the political per-
vert.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13

Tom Watson is out with his decla-
ration showing that he is logically the
candidate Of all the silver states for
vice-president. He has had his nomi-
nation ratified by thirteen Of the
states since his nomination, while
Sewall can only count on four which
have declared for him. Watson is as
big a man as Bryan, a bigger man
than Sewall, and he cannot see why
he Is to stand aside.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-13

Ii Hung Chang will come over here
with all the honors and depart with
his pig tail hanging in the Oriental
fashion. The less this country has to
10 with these barbarians the better
will she be off. They have been only a
curse to this country, and they will SO
remain to the end.
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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
rELEGRAPHIo FLASHES.

observation-disclosures Brumley shot
and killed Ida CLARK and then cut his
throat.
Kansas City-A Cyclone at Concordia
on Saturday killed nine people and in
jured twenty. many fatally.
Chicsgo.-Sonator Cullum says he is
in tho Presidential race to stay.
misunderstanding Cooking, the sus.
pected La Plata murderer, was brought
to this city to avoid lynching.
Boston.-Genersl Grants birthday
WAS celebrated by a notable dinner to-
night. General Longstreet was the first
speaker.
Lexington Washington and Lee
University defeated by S to the Column
bian University, Of Washington, in q
fine game.
San Francisco The battleship Ore
gon Is getting ready for the final test,
and will be the most formidable ship of
the navy.
Paris.-Psesident Faure has sum-
moned M. Meline to form q cabinet.
Cincinnati.-Ina wreck at the Dayton
railroad yards @. o. Grief, of Cleveland,
was killed.
Ottawa. Sir Mackenzie Bowel,
premier OF Canada, has resigned.
Chicago. hundred shipbu ilders
at Chicago are on q strike against child
labor.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
You get plenty to eat at Bonner's.
An Artists Joke


Holman Hunt, who began life as q clerk
to an auctioneor and estate agent, was
constantly drawing portraits when he
should have been drawing up leases, and
In his chosen profession he was mover slow
to seize the flying moment "I won't buy
your oranges" he said 10 an old woman
who had entered tho Office in search of O
customer, "but III paint your portrait"
Old Hannah was delighted, and tbere-
upon she was put on paper In her habit as
sho lived, her basket on hsr head and an
orange In her hand. But opo incident of
tAis tedious yet ambitious period of tho
artists life mover ceascd to afford him
amusement.
The windows In his room were mnde of
ground glass, and rs no had little to do be
spent much Of his time in drawing fiiss
upon Its 7oughened surface. A blot of ink
suficed for the body, and some delicate
pencil strokes for she wings, md ct a dis
sAnce She deception was perfect.
Day by day the number increased. and
one morning his employer camo in, atop
ped before tho window and exclaimed: az
can't make ont how 10 Is Every day that
come into this room thore seem 10 DO
moro and more flhs." And, 6ahfnp cyns his
handkerchief, he attempted tUb1ush them
Gways-P eaEQnr Wee;zlyl
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
THE ALABAMA ELECTIONS.
The Supplemental Report Claims Ko1b
Was Elected Governor


Was Elected Governor.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Chandler to-day made q supplemental
report OF the committee on privileges
and elections on the Alabama election
of 1894. He states that the new report
is made because the minority report Is
not forthcoming after the lapse of forty.
eight days. -
The supplemental report then recites
the statements made by Senator Allen,
of Nebraska, in his speech In the Senate
on February II. 1898, charging that
81, fraudulent votes were cast for
Oates In the fifteen black belt counties,
which being deducted would overcome
Oates apparent msjority and show the
election Of Kolb by about 1000 majority.
The report also claims that q Kolb
legislature was In fact elected; "that In
four black belt counties two Kolb SEN
aiors and seven Kolb representatives
were chosen and in fourteen white conn
ties four Kolb senator's and twenty four
Kolb representatives were chosen, but
that in these cases the Democratic can
didates were fraudulently declared
elected, making an apparent Demo
cratic majority Of forty five in the leg.
islature."
Eliminating these frauds there was,
1t ts asserted, an actual Populist and
Republican majority OF twenty-nine in
the Legislature, making Senator Nor.
gan's election invalid.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
THE CRIPPLE CREEK FIRE.
The Work ofIncendiarIes With the Object
of PIunder.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, April ELM
formation has been gathered by Chief
OF Police Marsesll and others, which,
together with we'll known facts, make
it almost positive that the fire on Sat-
urdsy was the work OF ;ncendiaries with
the object of plumber.
1t 10 believed that the banks were the
objective points, and they were to have
been looted in the excitement II q favor
able opportunity offered.
Not much will be given out but 1t is
known that the fires started almost
simultaneously in several places and
below the windows OF the banks and big
business houses. Crowds of crooks are
In the city and are known to the au-
thorities, but owing to lack Of jail facil-
tiles they will be unmolested for a
time.
The amount of plunderiug that went
on during the excitement Saturday was
enormous, some firms losing nearly
everything they had from the flames.
Others state that the cash registers we're
robbed after being carried out of their
places Of business.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
THE ROANOKE TIMES TUESDAY. APRIL %. 1896

do not claim to know anything about
the cause of II. I suspect that 1t is inti-
mately, though mysterieusly. connected
with the financial system that has been
developed In the past twenty years. The
contraction of the circulating medium of
Of all the great nations by the destruo-
tion of the money functions of silver Is,
to my mind, the chief cause. can zee
no other explanation OF It, though do
not offer that as q solution. We are
told time after time in the East that
any one holding those views is either .
mailman. q knave or q fool.
mot wishing TO be put In any OF
these classes, 1 simply offer the sugges'
tion IS possible cause. and leave II to
others to determine another one. II is
o curious fact. though. that with in
creAsing population, creating increasing
demands for food and clothing, all pro-
ducts of she farm and field have dimin-
ished in value, and that with tho exhsus.
sion of the public domain farming lands
should become more and more unstable
lin short, that with idle capital con-
stantly accommodating in our financial
centers all business and industrial en-
terprise should lsnguish until we have
reached condition which believe has
never existed before since the govern
ment was established.
"I believe there can be no permanent
return to prosperity until there is some
change in our financial system by which
the circulating medium will have cor
responding rate of increase with the In
cremens of our population and the con-
sequent demands of industry, commerce
and manufacture"
us our ststesmanship to solve this
question, or where are we to look for
settlement" was asked.
"To the people," replied Mr.. Ingalls,,
"this is government OF public opinion,
not OF statesmen. The people think and
have their own views. They know what
they want in respect Of both money and
the tariff. They have made up their
minds and no man can deceive them,
lead them or swerve them. The man or
the party that attempts 1t will be lost.
IT is my observation that the American
people can always be trusted with the
Of great problems like this
money question. 1t Is difficult. at
times, to get them around TO 1t. Their
thoughts are crowded with their bust
ness or their pleasures, and on one pre-
text or another they remain Indifferent.
Once interested, though, they quickly
master the problem"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
CONDENSED Testimony.

CHAs B. HooD. Broker and Manufac-
turers Agent. Columbus. Ohio, certifles
that DR.. Kings New Discovery has no
equal as Cough remedy. ]. D. Brown,
Prop. st. James Hotel. Ft.Wayne, Ind,
testifies that he was cured Of a Cough of
two years standing, caused by La Grippe,
by DR.. Kings New Discovery. B. f.
Merrill, Baldwinsville, Mass, says that
he has used and recommended it and
never knew 1t to fail and would rasher
have 1t than any doctor. because 1t al
ways cures. Mrs. Hemming, s22 E. 25th
ST., Chicago, always keeps 1t at hand
and has no fear Of Group. because Il in
stsntly relieves. Free Trial Bottles es
Paul Msssie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
SOLD FOB $4,000.

The Vanderbilt Syndicate Purchase the
Virginia Beach Railroad Property.
On Saturday, according to decree of
the law and chsncery court of this city,
the property known as the Norfolk,
Albemarle and Atlantic railroad, Hotel
Princess Anne and other property, roll
Ing stock, etc., was sold at auction on
the courthouse steps to General Howard,
OF New York, representing the Vander-
bilt 5ondholders, the sum at which 1t
was knocked down being $40, 900. The
Vanderbilts now own this charming res
sort, and 1t Is rumored will make 1t the
rival OF Old Point in facilities OF ap-
proach, fitting up, etc.-Noriolk Even
ing News.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-28
EX-SENATOR INGALLS, VIEW.

Ex-senator Ingalls,, of Kansas, has
been interviewed by staff correB-
pendent OF the New York Mail and
Express, and as he has had ample time
to study the political situation since his
enforced retirement he did not hesitate
to give his views on the situation freely.
He WAS always listened to with atten-
tion In the United States Senate. and
the recent interview shows that his
thoughts and expire ssions have lost none
of their peculiar interest. To the COR
respondent, among other things, he
said:
1.-THE people of the West will not
follow New York on the money ques-
ton. believe can say that definitely.
1 am not speaking without knowledge
when 1 say that you will find, II you
investigate 1t, that the feeling OF the
West is deeper, more widespread and
profound than the East realizes. The
platform of the New York Republicans
would not be acceptable to the West,
and 1t will not, in my opinion, be re-
Elected in the declaration to be made
by the party at st. Louis. A deelara-
ton for gold monometalism would COM
plicste the issues for US here in the
West. There will be found some com
mon ground upon which all Republicans
can stand. Everybody knows that these
great struggles end in compromises"
After the Senator had expressed a be
lief from his recent trip to the South
that the Democratic sentiment there
Was practically unanimous for the free
and unlimited coinage Of silver, he was
asked IL he had observed any indications
OF better times among the people of the
country generally, and answered as fol-
lows:
81 am inclined to the belief lat times
are AZ hard to- day as at any period since
the decline began"
"To what do you attribute this con-
dillon OF affairs asked the correspond >
entp
81 am frank to say that do not know.
If confined to this country alone 1t
might be susceptible Of explanation on
political basis, but an epoch OF de-
preston. dependency and failing in
dustries appears to prevail in all parts of
the civilized world. England. France,
Germany and Spain are all suffering
from the same general paralysis. While