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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
His Skin an Armor.

In Berlin aSinghalese battles all in
vestigations by the physicians by the
impenetrability of his skin. The
bronzed fastener, a Hercules in
shape, claims to have found an elixir
which will render the human skin i'm
pervious to any metal point or sharp
ened edge of knife or dagger, and
calls himself the ''Man with Iron
Skin" 1t is true that it has been i'm
possible to even scratch his skin with
sharply-pointed nails, with finely
ground knives and daggers.
He is now exhibiting himself, and
his greatest feat is to pass with his en-
tire body through a hoop, the inside
of which is hardly big enough to adj
NIT his body, and is closely set with
sharp knife points, daggers, nails and
other equally pleasant trihes. Through
this hoop he squeezes his body with
absolute impunity. The physicians
do not agree as to his immunity, and
some of them think that Rhannin,
which is his name, is fakir who has,
by long practice, succeeded in harden
ing himself against the impressions of
metal upon his skin. The professors
of the Berlin clinic, however, consid-
cred it worth while to lecture about
the mans skin, pronouncing it an in
explicable matter. London Daily
Graphic.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

The Georgia Southern g. Florida Ry., I'm ad
altion 70 their famous Pullman Buffet trains,
-Qulck step and Dixie Flyer" have inau-
gurated the fastest Pullman line in the South
between Macon and Tampa, the route being
georgia Southern a Florida TO Jasper and
Plant system TO Tampa, leaving Macon daily
at Al;2o p. m, arriving In Tampa 230 D. m.
next AFTERNOON, returning, leave Tampa 1915
a. m, arriving In Macon at 4 a. m. AS the
names OF tts two jacksonville Pullman trains
nave become household words, 40 desires 20
chrlsten is new route with name that will
be as appropriate and popular as It's two sis.
ters. Mr.. G.. A. Macdonald, General passen-
Rer Agent, Macon, has therefore offered a
prize OF ten dollars In gold for the most ap-
train passes the famous Suwanee River by
daylight. All that is necessary Is TO send in
tnis clipping, giving name OF paper and date +,
together with the name and address of one
or more persons who expect 20 visit Florida
this season, TO G. A. Macdonald, G. p. A., G..
s. & X. Ry., Macon, Ca
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
French superstitions,

Old beliefs and superstitions, which
are gradually disappearing from the
more important of French cities, still
retain a powerful hold on the inhabit.
ants Of this part of the country, where
successive regimes have implanted a
curious medley of customs and leg
ends. In the villages adjoining Dun
kirk, and in the streets adjacent to the
hrabor, where the sailors and their
families reside, supernatural agencies
and manifestations are firmly believed
in. Certain old women and men are
credited with the power Of wishing
evil to any person who offends them,
and should they, with extended finger
touch a human being or an animal, dis
ease or death will Of a surety ensue.
The couhter-charm consists in rapid.
ly pursuing the worker of the spell,
and in placing a hand on his or her
head. A number of these so-called
witches are much dreaded, and create
quite a reign Of terror around them
selves. Some are reputed to enjoy the
faculty Of changing their outward APP
pearance at will, and a certain old
woman, who died a few years ago.
was stated to have occasionally trans
formed herself into a black cat. 1t
happens not infrequently that the vic
tim Of a spell appeals to the priest and
begs him to intercede.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
DIAMOND WASTE.
Curious Phase Of the Amsterdam
Diamond CUTTING Industry.


one Of the curious phases Of che Am
slerdam diam0ndc cutting industry is the
extent Of the trade Ia diamond waste.
Most of this material comes now from the
cloavers. Formerly when diamonds
were stIll very expensive, cleaveu did not
doign 20 soi 30 work upon a stone unless
Il was mainly Of fair quality and the
most Of 10 could be turned out az valuable
diamonds. But now, through the great
competition In price, nothing may be re-
jecled II piece Of boart contains but
one good corner, though not more than
one.oighth OF n carat IN weight and con-
sequently less than half that weight when
polished, q must be turned 10 account
and II this little available portion lies Tn
the center OF the stone 70 can only be
reached by a great deal of cIeaying, which
viii unayoidably produce many splinters
and much dust Cleaver} waste is OF
several kinds, generally sold In a lump 10
dealers. First, there Is the boart, or the
remnants Of stones from which small
corners have been taken OF; these realize
the full market price Of boart Out Of
the other waste are picked the few splinL-
ers yet ht 20 be worked INTO rose dia-
monds next the lony pointed splinters
which when inserted In a handle are used
for points in engraving upon stone, glass,
etc. After these come the smaller bits,
some Of which may also be usel for en-
craving and the stronger mes for boring
holes in porcelain, glass, etc. The small
est material of this kind Is generally
stamped into powder and employed In
polishing diamonds and in the arts.
Some Of the coarser pieces, when smooth,
are used for slabs, in which holes are
drilled, and they are sold for wire-drow-
Ing, being much harder and more durable
than any other substance for this pur-
pose.
A great deal Of waste also comes from
the cutters. During the cutting a variety
of splinters and fine fragments are thrown
Off. hence the waste material furnished by
cutters, and to some extent by the cleavers,
is the sweepings, Of which there are
again two kinds viz: first, "bak fulles,"
the residue Of the bak or box upon which
the friction of the two diamonds occurs,
mixture of minute diamond particles
and scrapings Of cement second, "ablo
iulles," or sweepings of the floor Of the
shop. All these pass through compli-
Gated processes of cleaning by deXtrous
and experienced hands. At first nothing
is seen but black, dusty fragments Of the
cement used to fitthe diamonds on the
handles, with here and there a glimmer-
ing bit hardly visible to an inexperienced
eye. The buyer however, knows how
TO treat it by sitting, burning and boiling
in nitric acid, so that out Of this black
mass is brought fine snow-white powder,
mixed with minute fragments of diamond,
used for stamping. An extensive trade
is done in these different kinds Of waste,
aud it is exported from Holland TO various
parts of Europe and America for technical
purposes. Over 200 persons in Amster-
dam gain their living as dealers in dia-
mond waste and sweepings,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
Earliest Vegetables Always Pay.

That's 50, the editor hears Mr.. Market
Gardner say. Well, why don't you have
them2 Simply because you don't plant
salzer's Northern grown Seeds His vegeta-
bles are bred to earliness and they never dis
appoint you. salzer is the largest grower Of
vegetables, farm seeds, grasses, clovers, po-
tatoes, etc.
If YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND IT 10
the John A. salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis,
with 1Oc postage, you will get sample pacn-
age Of Early Bird Radish (ready in 10 days.
and their great catalogue. Catalogue alone
&c. postage. Ca o..
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
Quickly Built Gunboat.

Messrs. James and George Thompson
of Clydebank. Great Britain, have late
is given an exhibition of how quickly
guuboats may be built in an emerg.
cucy. A contract for seven vessels
to b. ready I'm three months Of work
ing days was made by them with tho
Spanish Government on July II. Tho
first boat was launched on August 24
and the last on October 1, or ten days
inside the time limit The seven YES
sells aggregate $4,000 tons, and have a
speed rSte of from twelve to thirteen
kIotS
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

py local applications AZ they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear There is only one
Nsf 70 cure Deafness, and that % by cOnsti-
tuti0nal remedies. Deafness Is cauged bv an
Unnamed condition Of the mucous lining of
me Euatachinn Tube When this tube gets
Unnamed you have rumhing sound or Inn
ReIlfct nearing, ami whenit Is entirely closed
Deafness Is the result. aud unless Tho indam-
nation can De taken out and this tube re-
STORED 20 its normal condition, hearing VIII be
destroyed forever. nine cases out OF ten are
caueed hy catarrh, which 81 nothing but an in-
famed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We VIII give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness caused by Catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars. free
- Il. J. CHENEY g. Co, Toledo, o.
u Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
Sure of His Choir.

A peppery parson Down East, who
was disturbed by his choir during
prayer time, got even with them when
he gave out his closing hymn by add
ing 81 hope the entire congregation
will join in singing this grand old
hymn, and I know the choir will, for
1 heard them humming it during the
prayer. Lewiston Journal.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
A Fathers Pride.

Conductor-Did you see the man
with the kid?
Gripman-No.
Conductor-He's the proudest father
I ever struck-insistCd on paying full
fare for the six-months-ol boyl-
Chicago Record.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
- ~
lHINNNY
,ENHWIR

Because he had palpltatIon ot the
heart, Mr A. Allen determined 10
quit smoking Ho thougltths To-
bacco habit was the caussoi hi7
trouble. but when be ceased smoking
the pulsaiiona 81 the heart we're
more violent than ever Mr. Allen is
a registered chemist Of Lynn, Mass
and NJ second thought ho concluded
that, II tohaoco wasn't the cause, e
must be acute dyspopsia. His
knowledge Of chemistry naturally
prompted him 10 take RIpans
Tabules, we'll knowing their ehcaog
IN disorders Of the stomach, liver
and bowels. Quick relief followed,
and now there is no morn distress IN
the region Of his heart But the re-
margable part Of Mr. Atoms oxpor-
lence follows He decided 10 f0rego
smoking anyhow, and discovered
that Ripans Tabules not only satis-
hed the longing fortobaeoo, which
an smokers ara familiar with, but ~
nHt ho actually looked forward VITA
pleasure u the three periods each
day when he took the Tabules. Mr.
Allen no longer smokes, and has no
desire 10, nor does he take the
Tabules. He Il a vol man, and does
not need medicine Of any kind. Mr.
Allen believes Ripans Tabules viii
prove a powerful aid to any man who
desires to abandon the tobacco
habit.
linann Tahntaa ara saiH nv drugglrfa ar hW :
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

49, ~ the element that supply tho human sva
tem Mllh bone. muscle and brain auhaianee
circulation fefl.llzed with tho suprama
.oal,t hoAtetter' stomach B.ttora. which he-
~ thorough assimilation and dlgostlon. and
Hte1 neAtsfn Impulse to every function I'D
W polN. Dffpepti0 and weakly perHona
ttc strong testimony ln its behalf - AL
tlo.e troubled H|th hIl0usness. malaria
the kidneys ''"5 OF
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
In sunday achnnI.

Tho Teacher What arc the two
'hings necessary 90 baptim2
Small dirl-Ploase e, sir, wator and a
baby. Life.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

=. wa ,e our enemies say ought not to be taken
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

FITS stopped free by DIR, KLIS6's GREAT
NERVE REsTOREH. 70 fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 500 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline, 931 Arch St., Phila.. Pa.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

q, Every one e Is God made him, and often.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

.y light saTss sometimes speak when mighty
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethlng, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc. bottle
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

There u no person on earth hut what would
Ike 10 have nice complexion. This Is cspo-
cially true with the ladies. There q NO way 20
secure ID by CoHmeilcH The trouble lies
deeper. II 81 On the system. Iyuer'a Dyspep.
HIa Remedy viii invlEurnfe tie system and
glve you a beautiful complexion. IL g haTrp-
less and never fails o. ucClmp lsh feaulfH 70
will not oulg give you beautiful complexion
but perfect health, PilCo 90 cents per bottle.
For sale by an druggistA
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

d.. LHE MQsr sIHPlE AND siFr REMEDY for
ouqh or Throat Trouble q "Br0tCnb Br0nsitSi
lfnchfa' They nnagess real merit
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

Now Is the Time 30 Cure Your COrns
with Hindercorns. II takes them out perfect
ly and gives comfort. Ask your druggist. Is
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

After six years suffering, I was cured Jy
Plso's Cure.-MARY THOMSON, % IL Ohio
ave., Allegheny, Pa, March 10. "a
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water Druggists sell AZ 25c per bottle.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
comes
10 StQ4

There is more than one food
which will cause the body to
increase in weight. A free
supply Of sugar will do this;
so will the starchy foods;
cream, and some other fats.
But to become feshy, and yet
remain in poor health, is not
what you want. Cod-liver oil
increases the weight because
it is a fat-producing food. But
it does far more than this. 1t
alters, or changes, the pro-
cesses of nutrition, restoring
the normal functions Of the
various organs and tissues.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17
AHsauttrui CompIeaioa.

EYrrf mothcr should Always Have
"a bottle OF farkcru Ginger Tonic Nothing so
ro1d for pain. Weakucs. colds and sleeplosncss
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

Rpans Tahulea are sold by druggists Or b. ne
N the price 60 e8nts a boxl Ia sent b The Hp4u
Chenicai Company, No 10 Spruce 90, View Eor@
Sample vial. 10 csnta
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-17

ofpreventlng The grippe. colds, headaches and
fovora Is 10 uso tho liquid laxative remedy.
Syrup Of Figs. whenever che system needs a
gentle, yete6eefivo cleansing. no be benefited
one must GET the trua remedy manufactured
hy the California tIg syrup Co only. Fof sale
by all druggists ln bos aud si bottles.
uisaersaf deaI b-tier and .sfsr 10 he alone
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24
FOR MAYOR.
FOR COLLECTOR.

The Light is authorized to announce
CARL RUNGE as a candidate for
Alderman for the Seventh ward, sub
ject to a Republican nominating con-
yention. Election February, 1897.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24
Privileged Saloons in Chicago.

The chief of police of Chicago has
made an order to the effect that any sa-
loon within radius of one-half block
Of o newspaper Office would be allowed
10 remain open during the night. The
modification of the existing order is
due to large extent to efforts of the
printers, who saw no reason why they,
of all the working classes, should be
shut out of the privilege of quenching
their thirst il they SO desired. The new
regulation may give rise to peculiar in
cidents. For instance, an enterprising
publican might start paper of his own
and by this means secure exemption
from the edict that bears upon a neigh
Dor who has no journalistic facilities.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24
NOTICE OF TAX SALE FOR 1885,

NOIlSE Or lAA ShbE roh 1900.
By virtue Of the tax role of the City
of San Antonio for the year 1895, and
in compliance with the laws Of the
state of Texas, and city charter, and
city ordinances, in my capacity as col
lector of taxes for the City of San
Antonio, have levied upon and will
during legal hours, commencing on
the first Tuesday in the month Of
January, 1897, being the fifth day Of
said month, and on each succeeding
day thereafter until the sale is COM
pleted, sell at public cutlery to the
highest bidder for cash, the described
parcels of land and town lots, lying
and being in said City of San Antonio.
or such portions thereof, as published
in the Daily Light, on November
22nd, 25th, and Doth, 1896, as will sat
isfy the taxes due and unpaid, by
each respective person therein named
and interest with accrued costs and 10
per cent penalty, before the door Of
the court house, in the City of San
Antonio, County of Bexar, the pro-
ceeds of the sale to be applied to the
payment of said taxes, costs and PEN
atty.
Said taxes, costs and penalty may be
paid at any time before sale day.
HENRY UMSCHEID.,
City Tax Collector.
City Collectors Office, San Antonio,
Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24
WOMEN COAL MINERS.
Those Employed In England Are Satisfied
With Theip Wnrk-

Those EMPLOYED In England Are Satisfied
with Their Work.
There is a great deal of talk in Eng
land against the employment of women
in coal mines; but London Sketch
artist who recently visited Wigan to in
vestigate the subject declares that the
"pit-brow girl prefers shoveling coal
to mill work. The brow" to the un-
initiated, means the surface immedi-
ately at the pits mouth. There the
Gage" goes up and down necessarily
during the day. The cage consists Of
three decks" each carrying two
tubs" or small carriages. The girls
shovel the coal from the dump into
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24
TWO INDIAN PYeMlEs.
European Scientists Are Very Much Inter.
ested In Them.

European Scientists Are Very Much Inter-
ested In Them.
Homer tells of fabulous race Of
dwarfs, the Pygmies, who dwelt in the
far east, in India, where they kept up
deadly warfare with the race Of the
cranes. Is ii couple descended from
Homer's pygmies who are now on ex-
hibition In Berlin museum? At any
rate, the little people who are attract
ing a great deal of interest in the Ger
man capital come from the wonderland
Of the far east. from the British pos
sessions in Burmah, where they first
saw the light on the bank of the Ira
waddy river, not far from it's mouth.
These dwarfs differ from those
generally seen on exhibition in that
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24

chutes. Their pay is two shillings two
pence day. Each girl wears loose
blouse and skirt tucked up laveuse
fashion, large, long apron of butchers
blue holland, black stockings, clogs,
and last, not least, q pair Of good, down.
right mems trousers made knicker-
booker fashion, exactly the same as
ladies usual riding or cycling "knick-
ers," and quite as modest in construc-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24
TIE Daily tiqGt
THURSDAY, DECEMBER "a, 'oe.
On the Formation of Hail.

th thS Va AA<>AAs
For more than a century it has been
the generally accepted opinion among
meteorologists that hailstones are
formed of succession Of concentrio lay
ers of ice, which have formed around .
nucleus. II has also been the general
opinion that the size of the Maidstone
depends much ON the height from
which it falls. one coming from great
distance being able to gather greater
number of layers Of frozen water in its
fall.
M. Sanna-Solaro, the French weather
sharp, contests the idea that hailstones
are so formed. He says the congelation
begins from without, and that the so
called nucleus is the result OF pres
sure According to this novel theory,
when the external surface begins to
freeze, the air bubbles are driven to-
ward the center and give rise to pres
sure, under which the crust yields.
Sanna- Solaro says: "The shock deter
mines the congelation Of fresh layer,
which is formed of two distinct parts,
one deprived of air (and consequently
transparency, the other clouded OF
opaque Tin consequence of the included
air bubbles)."
According to one authority, this phe-
nomenon is reproduced at each success
sive congelation, and if the hailstones
reach the ground before the freezing
process has been completed their CEN
trail portions may yet contain air bub-
bles, water or crystals Of ice. Pyramidal
shaped hailstones he ascribes to the ac-
tion of violent congelation, which causes
the contained fluid to split the crust
into three, four or more pieces.
Professor Sanna-Solaro also gives
some good reasons in proof of his state
ment that hailstones are formed instan-
taneously. Louis Republic.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24

II got grand piano in my stocking"
boosted Miss Livewayte, of Chicago.
Then Santa Claus didn't quite fill
It." replied the Boston girl, rs she took
q glance at the Others feet. "what a
pity!"-Trlth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24

they are physically and mentally quite
normal-perfectly formed and intelli-
gent human beings. They look like
little statues carved by masters
hand; and since their pretty faces are
always smiling at the people whom
they see, tbs easy to understand why
they have delighted all visitors to the
museum.
The girl, Fatmah, is 16 years old, 1885
inches high, and weighs $50 pounds.
Smaun, the boy, is hardly IA years old,
about two inches shorter and weighs
about half a pound less than his sister.
They were presented to the Berlin An
chronological society by Prof. Virchow,
and aroused an altogether uncommon
interest on the part Of the scientists. 1t
Is said that Prof. Virchow will soon
publish monograph about them.
Accompanying the little people are
their parents-Monag Song, the father,
and Maschima, the mother-as well as
their brother, Julai-en, who is II years
old and of normal size. All three are
Of the true lndo-Chinese type.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to cure. Csc. 10-5-156t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24
BARGAIN IN TYPE.

For Sale: 500 pounds Bourgeoise;
300 pounds Minion; 200 pounds Non
pareil Roman type, in good condition,
Also SO fonts of display letter-Job
faces. Apply to L. B. Johnson, Man
ager, s. A. Light. 12-19-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24
HARD TIMES PRICES.

Furniture, mating, children toys,
curtains, rugs, quilts and other arti-
cles suitable for holiday presents at
half price. M. BECK.
II 3 2St 227 e. Houston ST.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-24
TO THE VOTERS OF THE 5TH
WARD.

/ take this method of announcing to
the voters of the 9Th ward that / am
a candidate for the Office of alderman
at the ensuing election. 1 am in IA
vor Of substantial street improve
ments. I favor the payment Of $3.50
per day to laborers on city work. I
favor the employment Of San Antonio
citizens on city work. I am in favor
Of the speedy completion Of the sew
ers. am in favor of an economical
city government, but am opposed to
the policy Of reducing the pay of the
small man, while the big fellows are
left untouched. Respectfully,
H. J. VOGLER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-03-19

A story is going the rounds that
little Ruth Cleveland, seeing a
broad shouldered policeman in uni
form, brass buttons, blue coat. all
the emblozoning paraphernalia of
"Oop' said, 81 wish my papa was
policeman" Bless her little
heart, she never knew she was
speaking the sentiment of about
seven million Democratic voters in
this country -Parkers6Wry SENT.
mel, (Den,.)