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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17
BAROMETRICAL DIFFERENCES.
Near the Parallel, Five Degrees
North, the Pressure is Uniform.

The barometer is least variable in the
calm belts, whether of the equator or
tropics or tn poles. Admiral Fitzroy,
from a large number of barometrical
observations made at sea, has discov-
cred that near the parallel of degrees
north in the Atlantic Ocean the pressure
of the atmosphere is so uniform as to
afford a natural standard by which
navigators out there at sea may, as
they pass to and fro, compare their
barometers, and Prof. Schouw has con-
structed a barometrical curve between
parallels 80 degrees south and 1880 de-
grees north, which establishes similar
fact with regard to the land. So steady
and invariable is the pressure that after
allowing for the six-hourly fluctuations
to which in all parts of the world the
barometer is subject, the mariner may
detect any error in his barometer
amounting to the two or three thou
sandth part OF an inch The difference
between the mean height of the equa-
torial calm belt and that in the tropic
of Cancer is only 025 inches, and this
difference is permanent.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17
CHINESE INTERPRETERs.
Only Very Few I'm This Country
Who Can Speak the Language.

While there are now quite number of
white men In San Francisco who are
able to converse in the Chinese Ian
guage with the Chinese merchants, it Is
a singular fact that there are only three
or four who are able to act as court
interpreters. The Chinese language has
been spoken In San Francisco nearly
half a century, and during two score
years the local Chinese population has
numbered thousands continuously These
conditions would naturally suggest that
there would be scores of Chinese inter-
prefers competent to go into court, but
such Is not the fact. Mr.. Willard, who
has been an interpreter many years,
says that part Of this is due to the fact
that the Sam Yups and See Yups en-
ploy totally different words to express
the same idea or to describe the same
object For instance, one branch Of the
Chinese-speaking people here call an
association a bong" while the other
branch call 1t tong" The technical
names are very hard to acquire in both
the Sam Yup and See Yup dialects, es-
pecially names of medicines and drugs,
names and varieties Of fabrics Of diff
fering kinds. Many persons have tried
to become interpreters, but few white
persons have kept on Mr.. Millard pick
cd nm the two dialects himself without
the aid of rules of construction, which
are now better understood by white per-
sons interested In philology than they
were formerly.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Miss Ella Hepworth Dixon declares
that cigarette smoking is enormously
on the increase among well-bred wo-
men in England.
w. w. McEwan, of jackson, Mich,
has the distinction Of having made
more balloon ascensions than any
other living American.
DR.. w. G.. Grace, Of England, in a
recent cricket match between Glou.
cester and Sussex, made S01 runs, the
largest score Of the year.
Aaron Hayden. of Robinson, is one
of the largest poultry raisers in Maine
At present he owns 1000 chickens and
1000 hens. His daily average of eggs
is about 700.
Candidate Arthur Sewall dearly en-,
joys fishing. John R. Houghton. the
other day. took Mr.. Sewall out for {
day on the cod grounds outside of Sc,
gum, Collector of Port Larrabee and
half dozen other gentlemen made W
the party. The first fish Mr.. Sewal
hooked was silver hake.
A French priest. Father Martin. ad.
vances an extraordinary theory abou
lola in a religious review. He think.
that the directing principle of zola'l
life Is his love of animals. He shows G
monstrous and even sacrilegious sym.
pathy for cats and dogs. They are, hi
feels, his kindred. This accounts fol
his dwelling, as he does, on the loves
instincts of man. He can see the beas
in him, but not the angel.
1t is a singular coincidence that ir
less than forty-eight hours the death
of the great German pencil manufact
urer, Baron Won Faber, should have
been followed by that of the equally
renowned Austrian manufacturer
Franz Won Hardtmuth. who died il
Budweis CBohemia) last week in hi.
65th year. He was grandson Of thu
founder of the firm, the chief architec
of the then Prince of Liechtenstein
who in 1904 took out the first Austrian
patent for the manufacture of pencils
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17

battles me-. can see through the lungs
and bones and any other substance in
the body but the liver.
Can you tell what is the matter with
a man who is sick with lung troubles?"
Under the rays the lungs look like
lace curtains. You see some fine arab
esques, but there is little to the lay eye
to indicate that any trouble exists.
What can anyone tell about the figures
in lace curtain? 1t takes the most ex-
pert workers to tell when figure Is
broken The lungs are builded on SINH
lar lines and the exact value of the rays
on such ailments is not determined.
hope that they will disclose LESSONS.
There is another thing. I don't be-
lieve In this so-called appendicitis. You
never heard of it twenty-five or thirty
years ago. AS we advance in science
and age we find new things and we
must have names for them. Now, when
was a boy the trouble which is called
by the terrifying name, and which is
supposed to be the result of an infiam-
nation of the appendix, was denomi-
mated stomach ache and summer COM
plant. 1t was the result of indigestion,
and not of a seed finding its way into
the vermiform appendix and causing
the Inflammation. am opposed to the
knife in the trouble. Go back to the old
treatment of hot congresses and inter-
nal remedies, and for goodness sake
don't mutilate your victim. The knife
is good thing in its place, but the OPP
GRAFTON for this trouble is too hazardous,
and, in my judgment, too unnecessary
to justify it,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17
CONCERNING GLOVES.
Interesting Points of the History
and Wearing of Them.


AS recent statistics show that fash
ionable ladies' have more pairs OF
gloves than all the men, children and
elderly people In the world, something
concerning the history Of gloves may be
of interest, says the Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The antiquity of gloves reaches into
remote ages. AS early as in the reign
of Robert ii. glove manufacturers
were incorporated by charter in Perth
a guild being then established that still
exists in name, although the town Is
not devoted now to the manufacture
of gloves as a leading article OF COM
merce. A glovers' company was es-
tabllshed in London in 1854, but was
not chartered until 1888. In 1861 a COM
pany for the manufacture and sale OF
gloves was incorporated in Worcester,
England, where the trade fiourishes at
the present time, the famous English
"dogskin," made really from Cape
skeepskin, and of a warm tan color,
being unapproached in excellence by
any other makes. Paris is glove
market for the whole world. In, the
Swiss mountains kids are raised espe-
cially for this industry, and great
pains are taken to have the animals
killed while the skin is fine and soft.
IN. - Paris
and Grenoble prepare them for the
stitchers. But there are not enough
kids raised in France to supply the
great demand for gloves, and the
gamins of Paris find steady employ
ment catching rats at the mouths OF
the great drains Of the city to exc out
the trade Dogs, and even cats. con-
tribute also, though supplying an lnfe-
rior article of kid"
In ancient days a glove represented
a contract or pledge, substitute for
the hand, being cast down by one con-
tracing party and taken up by the
other. 1t also represented a challenge,
to throw down the glove often being
an invitation to mortal combat. At the
same time to give an enemy glove
in a pacific manner was a pledge Of
faith, to break which was regarded as
crime. The borderers of Scotland
were so particular about the use Of
the glove that when one OF their
knights broke faith with the glove
keeper they proclaimed his perf1dy by
riding to appointment, holding aloft a
spear. from the point of which the dis
honored glove dangled, and If the
knight was slain by his own clan 1t was
conceded to be a righteous punishment.
A fur-lined glove worn by Henry vi.
is preserved in an old mansion that
gave him shelter after the battle Of
Hexham, 1464. 1t is of tan leather.
lined with deerskin with the hair on
and turned over to form cuff. 1t Is
recorded of unfortunate Anne Boleyn
that she possessed many pairs of ex-
travagant gloves and would always
wear them to hide certain blemishes on
her nails which offended the eye OF the
king. Her royal predecessor used to
delight in making her play cards with
out them, as 1t was sure to result in
her discontinue. Queen Elizabeth
took much pride in her gloves, and
made an entry in her book of expenses
of Zone payr of gloves embrawret with
gold," which she sent as a gift to her
sister Mary.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17
UP-To-DATE USE OF RIBBONS.

With blouses and round waists are worn
a variety of belts. When the belt IS Of rib
bon a huge center bow of ribbon with long
loops standing high and stiff is often the
finish used. Sometimes an extra wide rib
bon is swathed round the waist and fin
ished of with folded and tapering end,
which is secured at the left side under a
graceful bow of loops and ends to match.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17

there il some truth in the adage: Spare
the rod and spoil the child.-Kansas City
Star.
A New York girl has entered a breach
of promise suit against the proprietor Of
a gum factory for 100000 If she has not
bitten Off more than she can chew her
future Is assured.-St. Louis Republic.
The st. Louis police are unusually active
in arresting men supposed to be assoclat-
ing with thieves. The worst Of It is they
rarely catch the thieves themselves.-St.
Louis Republic.
The oldest newsboy" continues to die
whit great regularity. and yet the supply
is not diminished. There must be some
thing in the handling of newspapers that
promotes longevity. City Star.
If the bicycle is to take the place OF the
horse the punishment for stealing one
shoul be made to fit the crime.-Peoria
Herald.
Canadians have ceased their war on
American money. A war which can only
end in ones own inconvenience never
lasts long.-St. Louis Republic.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17
FOR FASHIONS FAvORITEs.

Newest tint in lace is called ochre. 1t is
of a faint tint Of the ochre shade. Point
d'Alencon is worked with steel and gold
paillettes, and generally laid over chiffon
which covers satin, and this gives soft
appearance to it. Point de Flandres is
deemed the correct lace for the Louis XVI
bodices and the frills and jabots which are
worn with them.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17
Mother Goose Up to Date.

Little Jack Horner
Stood on the corner,
Letting his voice works, run;
Like the rest of the crowd,
He was earnest and loud,
As he talked about 16 to 1.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17

Mrs. Henpeck-I wonder II there really
is anything in the rest cure we hear 50
much about? Mr.. Henreck-Thsre would
be for me IL you would try 1t on your
tongue-New York Press.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17
n,ae Of /. nolsfr MESSENGER.

Sir Robert Carey rode nearly 300 miles on
horseback in less than three days, when
he went from London to Edinburgh to in
form King James Of the death Of Queen
Elizabeth.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17

The latest fad in fancy work is Ara
besque borders. The Arabesques cut from
rich colored satin or velvet and appliqued
in Oriental or some fanciful design with
gold thread or braid on portieres, scarfs.
pillows, etc. 1t is very snowy in effect
and very simple, the only precaution used
is to take good hold Of the piece to be
transferred or 1t will be likely to pull out
with handling. The satin or velvet can
have a paper pasted on the back to
stiffen it, if the article is of unwashable
material. 1t is a pretty way of using up
scraps Of bright silk and can be made with
very little work if taste is used in select
ing designs.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17

Quite youthful women abjure basqes al
together. but the matron knows the value
of the most inf1nitesimal frill at the waist.
The godet basque is going out, It is so
easily crushed, but straight all-round
frill or bouillonne figures so much at the
waist Of the thin dresses, and no wonder,
1t is essentially becoming. AS a rule all
such basques have to be lined, and white
satin is most in favor
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17

Rufflng consisting of vandyke points or
lace-edged squares is sold either by the
yard or the point; it is intended for the
ornamentation Of collars.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17

There are fashions in wheels as we'll as
most other things. One of the latest fads
is having the wheels enameled in ones
favorite color. This. however, has nothing
to recommend 1t except the novelty Of it,
and this is scarcely worth while in this
practical age. 1851
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17

The low-cut full pinafore bodces are now
as often made Of lace as they were in
where paillettes are not used alone they
are either diamante or trimmed with ovals
Of the favorite turquoise. The warm sea-
son and the hot weather. which have
brought muslin gowns so prominently for
ward, have necessitated the use Of great
deal of lace, and have brought forward the
a thoroughly Partisan mode, and it is in
Paris that white ribbon displays the
prettiest chine bouquets.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-17

The most beautiful ruches and boull-
lonnes,for trimming skirts are of two col
ors, either laid one over the other or
ruched together, are what are most used,
and black gauze over white satin for a
foot ruche stands a good deal of wear
and tear. This treatment makes the foot
look small, and 1t is for this reason that
the silk balayeuse is not likely to go out
of fashion. Skirt panels have been brought
in in contrast with the gown. For the
moment the prettiest are lappetings of
lace-wide bands of lace, with scallops
at either side, laid over the dominant
color. Sometimes this is white, and some
times it is black, but velvet is also en-
ployed for the purpose when possible; still,
it only accords with the heavier makes Of
silk.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24

Major c. Il, Picton is manager OF
the State Hotel, nt Denison, Texas,
which the travelling men say is one
If the best hotels in that section. In
,peaking of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Major
Pictou saws: II have used il myself
,ud in my family for several years,
md take pleasure in saying that |
consider IL an infallible cure for
lnrrhoea aud dysenterv. | always
recommend it, and have frequently
administered it to my guests in the
hotel, and in every case it has prov.
IN itself worthy of unqualified en-
lorsement. For sale hy all Druggists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24

When most needed it is not un
usual for your family physician to be
away from home. Such was the eX-
pprience OF Mr.. j. Y. SchuecS. editor
of the Caddo, Ind Ter. Banner,
when his little girl. two years of age
was threatened with severe attack
of Group. lie says; MY wife in
listed that go for the doctor, but as
our family physician was ous of
town purchased bottle of Cham
herlin's Congh Remedy, which re-
rieved her immediately. | will not
Ne without it in the future 25 and
30 cent bottles for sale by all Drug
gists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24
ALL FOR WANAMAktR.
Bristol business Men Indorse the Candi-
dacy of the Ex-Postmaster General.

bristot business Mcn lndorse the Candle
dacy OF the Ex-Postmastcr General.
BRISTOL, Dec 22-Thc business men OF
Bristol are II unit in their desire 10 per-
potuatc the National Lcague Of Business
Men, and tho branch formed, here. will
soon be one Of the main arms Of the gem
eral body. Tho selection of Cameron S
successor Is recognized rs the first impor-
tant duty In the line Of effort, and the
business men have expressed themselves
on this subject as follows.
Resolved, That we, citi zcns of Bristol
and vicinity, here assembled, earnestly
favor the election OF Hon John Wana.
maker To rhc ,onutr ~ the United States,
recognizing In that gcntlcman one who
well represents the cardinal principles of
the Republican party; who possesses quail.
tiles that specially 1T him for that high
oilico-a capable man Of affairs, having
marked business ability. and who il
worthy of our confidence as one who will
faithfully prptr't and promote the com
mcrcial, manufacturing, agricultural and
general interest, uf the people.
Resolved, That We urgently request
the member pf the senate and the thrco
members Of the assembly chosen 70 repre-
sent Bucks county in our state legi,la-
turc not only % cast thair voto, for Mr.
Nanamnkcr for senator, but to usc all
honorable cndcayur- in behalf Of tho sue
cess of his candidacy.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24
Highest of all Leavenng sengh-Late,t u S. Report
Highest of all in Leavenng ScnghLtet u S. Govt Report
R3%:a,!I! g! RsklHs Rs%assE
ABSOLUTELY PUEE
Sometbingto Know.

1t may be worth something to
know that the very best medicine
for restoring the tired out nervous
system to healthy vigor is Electric
Bitters. This medicine is purely
vegetable, acts by giving tonic to the
nerve centres in the stomach, gently
stimula es the Liver and Kidneys,
and aids these organs in throwing
off impurities in the blood. Electric
Bltters improve the appetite, aids
digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very
best blood purifier and nerve touic.
Try it. Sold for SOC. or Sl00 per
bottle Mt Graybill, Garman Il Co. S
store, Richfeld, Pa, and all drug
gists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24
Thursday, Dec. "a, 1896.
THAI eENtosE PETITION.
Extraordinary Inducements offered TO
signcrs and the Reasons for the Same.

signcrs and the Reasons for the Same.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22. Candidate
Penroso has proclaimed himself the over
whclming choice of Philadelphia on the
strength Of twenty signatures To his petit
ton. As there are thirty.oight Republican
members Of the house from Philadelphia,
" the petition were genuine Expression OF
preference Mr. penrose would have the
overwhelming majority Of two. But there
are three names of tho Pcnrose people,
which are also 70 he found amongst the in
dOrscrs Ot anamaker, and these three will
vote for Wanamakcr in the caucus, and
thercisa strong likelihood that two moro,
at least will follow. Those familiar
with city politics can understand how
the particular five mon elected 90 vote for
Wannmahcr could take the chances Of
putting themselves In n false position.
Furthermore, the mumhHrs who signed
the paper are not pledged To vote for Pen
rose. They We're offered strong induce
ments To- sign tho Endorsement. but
they refused tp pledge thcmscly for him.
II is known positively that five Of the
signcrs refused to pledge themselves,
though they did consent soon after their
election, to sign the paper Pcnrosc wanted
thc'indorscmcnt' forciTcct upon the coun-
try di,tricts llo wanted to prove that no
was the Overwhelming choice" Of this
city That i why he begged for sigma
lures, oven from those who would not
pledge their votes But with all his blan-
dishmcnts, all his cajoicry all his appeals
To the sympathetic side Of the Phladcl-
pha members, ho could get but twenty
names and certainly not more than fifteen
pledges His majority Of two, II genuine,
4. ld not support the claims he is max.
and when the plot is explained the
Whilous features appear
has Overwhelming sentiment of Phil
"a, rs far ~ Mr. Penrusc is con-
was clearly expressed two years
lren he was n candidate for the may
WI nomination. 1t was 50 ovorwhclm-
1t overwhelmed him ON the eve Of
tnOi ycntion that had been set up to
be kto him. The political managers
-, - bow To that sentiment. and there
hot been any apprcciable change in 1t
lCe
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24
INOORSE WANAMAKER
Business Men OF Smrthport Meet and EI-
press Themselves.

business Men of Smrthport Meet and Eu-
press Themselves.
SMETHPOET, Dec 22.-pursuant To a call
signed by the business men Of Smothport
meeting was held in the parlors Of the
Wright House, and wa, we'll attended by
the business men of Smethport borough
and kcating township The meeting was
called to order by Committeeman John
y. Apple On motion ID. c. Young was
elected president and T.. NJ. King secre-
tary On motion of T.. L. keenan, the
following resolution WAS adopted
Resolved, That We respectfully and
earnestly request our representative In the
senate, Hon Walter 4 Mcrrlck and As
scmblymcn Hons. IL. H. Nurth and Il. A.
Dempsey To use all honorable means to
secure the elochpu of john Wanamaier
% the United states ~"uutr, believing that
In so doing they viii represent prcpon-
dcrcucc of the sentiment of our people and
reflect credit upon themselves and upon
the county,
a motion was made aud adopted that
tho president appoint u committee TO cir.
Culutc u petition iuyoring tho election OF
the Hon. John ManamlAer for United
States senator Tho president appointed
G Is. Mayo, ". \. Young, James Me
kean, George Shirbourn aud f.. L. Shir-
bourn.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24

WANTED SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN or
w women 20 travel Tor responsible" established
house IN fcnusA lNauia. Salary $3.50 payable
so weekly aLd expenses. Position pCrmuuCn
Reference Enc OSo Scli-addrcsScd STAMPED en-
yclopc The National star Building, Chicago.
n-9I-lGt-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24
BuckIen's Arnica SaIye.

The Best SALvEin the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapp-
I'd Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ION or money refunded. Price %
nts per box, For sale by Graybill,
Garman q Co., Richfeld and all
Druggists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24

SPECIAL COMBINATION.
o. We will send the n y. Weekly
IribUHe, The Boston Trdceicr,
twice II week. and the Posr all one
year (this makes four papers every
week. for only two dollars.
CO. We Will send the Farm Ncrs,
(monthly), lVomdnkind. (monthly),
The y. Y. Tribune tor the Boston
IrdUeier) and the PosT all one ypar
for only two dollars. Special rates
for other combinations will he made
upon receipt of list of papers de
sired.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24
Our Clubbing List.

We have made arrangements with
n number of newspapers and maca-
zines to club them at reduced rates
in connection with the PosT. The
figures in the first column represent
the regular price of the paper and in
the second column is the price of
that manor with the pnsr.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24
BENNETT IS IN LINE.
business Men Organize aud Adopt Reso-
lutions FavorinG wanamaker.

'"'I"N7 WFVFIIlE W WHNIIINh'F'
bennett, Dee. "a branch Of the Ma
tlonnl League Of Business Men has been
organized here with 100 memhcrs, and it
is expected the number will shortly be in
creased To- 300. Officers wcro elected as fol-
lows:
President, r. II. jackson; vice pres
idents, H. j. Riley, John Grunc and Will
lam Fox; secretary, q, w, Gardner; treas
uror, w A. Young.
A lotter received by the Business Mems
League, Of this city, from James Curry, Of
Watorsidc, yesterday, states:
Il have just finished a canvass Of part
four township, and secured tho almost
pnimous support FOR John Wana-
9cn