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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
HIS CURIOUS ACCIDENT.
Narrow Escape From Being Made Blind
by Thunderbolt.

Narrow Escape From Being Made Blind
by Thunderbolt.
James Larsen, an expressman of Stock
ton, Cal, had a splinter removed from
his eye few days ago by a physician
after suffering for two months and be-
coming almost blind He could not &C.
count for its presence at first, but after
some thought decided it must have been
thrown there by fash IF lightning
which came near striking him blind
about the LIST Of August.
He was moving family in the Fair
Oaks addition when Stockton was visit
ed by an electrical display. A bolt
struck in front Of him, badly dazing
him. He was blind in the eye from
which the piece of wood was taken for
some time after the fash struck the
ground near him. When he regained his
eyesight, an itching sensation COM
menced, and the member soon became SO
infiamed that he consulted a physician.
On examination the doctor found a
splinter had pierced the eyelid and was
resting on the eyeball. The piece Of
wood was removed, and the patient is
recovering. Mr.. Larsen has dim recol-
lection of singing sensation when the
flash of lightning occurred and is of the
opinion that the splinter was thrown in
his eye from piece of lumber which
lay neal. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
Some typographical Errors.

An English newspaper has collected
some amusing typographical errors. Mr..
Asquith once referred to the govern
ment's ''pique or temper" the reporter
wrote peacock temper" A speaker al
Exeter hall, replying to an attack, said
it was "a double lie in the shape of hall
a truth" which, by the ingenuity Of
the reporter, appeared as double eye
in the shape of half a tooth" Lord
Russell, the then canon of Windsor, had
been trying, he said, for 40 years to cure
drunkards by making them drink in
moderation; the local newspaper had ii
that he had been trying for 40 years to
drink in moderation, but had never once
succeeded. Sir James Grant, In a speech
in the Canadian house Of commons, once
referred to a mans thorax; when in
print 1t read "a mans pickax," and on
another occasion his reference to food
for the gods" appeared flood for the
Gods" In setting up speech Of Sir
Henry Irving the compositor made
many journeys In small boats" read
weary journeys in small boots. New
York Tribune
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
Longevity of Astronomers.

The longevity enjoyed by astronomers
is proverbial, and an astronomical jour
nal gives long list of them who have
far exceeded the threescore years and
ten. Among the eminent names are Cas-
SIM, who lived to 81 Caroline Herschel
to SO, Sir W. Herschel to "a, Newton
to "a, Mary Somerville to 90, HALEY to
SO, Sir George Airey to 90, Sir David
Brewster to Sc, Sir E. Sabine to "a,
Humboldt to 80, Schwabe to Sc, Santini
to 81, and Fontenelle to 100. Regular
ity of habit conduces to longevity in any
walk of life, and it is necessity to the
astronomer. This, added to the calm
pursuit of those who study the heavens,
counterbalances the effect of late watch
ings and exposure to the night air.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
NEW MATCHES FOR SHIPS.
An Old Sea Captains Invention From
Which Much Is Expected.


Captain G. A. Chaddocl, F. r. G. S.,
Liverpool navigator of 80 years. expe-
rience in both steam and sailing craft,
has invented an appliance which ought
to be of immense value to shipowners
and their crews all the world over in
&ving both life and property.
The telescope iron matches, which
constitute Captain Chaddock's inven-
ton, are so arranged that the pressure
of water from below would, in such q
contingency, bind them more tightly in
their places, precluding the possibility
Of the water rising above the first deck,
which forms a platform or horizontal
bulkhead, preventing the ship from
sinking and water from reaching the
cargo from above. The improvements
give more effective ventilation to pre-
vent cargo heating and sweating and
are also capable of being Theoretically
sealed, SO as to neutralize fire, and, gen.
orally speaking, water tight compart-
ments are doubled, the consequent sea-
worthiness of vessel being vastly in
creased. Besides these essential advan-
UASSo CAAOAO SNAO OCAAOAob cG AL al
stance, more speedy manipulation and
no risk of injury by careless handling.
Bad smells from cargo do not reach the
passengers. The vessel would be sal
wage appliance in herself in case Of
stranding, and last, but not least, the
matches are particularly suitable for deep
water ballast tanks
The practical effect of Captain Chad
dock s improved matches will be to null
tiply the water tight divisions Of ship
In proportion as the number of decks
are to bulkheads. Thus a ship with
eight bulkheads and three decks would
at present have only nine water tight
compartments with wooden matches,
but with the improved matches and Wa
ter tight decks the same ship would have
% com partments, an increase of 16 ex-
ira compartments Captain Chaddock' s
improvements have been submitted to-
the leading shipowners, underwriters,
marine engineers and other practical
men, both in Europe and the United
States, and they have spoken Of them in
the highest terms New York Sun
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
SLATE PENCILS.
What They Are Composed of and How
They Are Made.

What They Are Composed of and How
They Are Made.
Slate pencils undergo a number of
processes before they are ready for use,
and in making them nearly all of the
manual labor is done by boys. First
broken pieces of slate are put into a
mortar run by steam and are crushed to
a powder, which is then bolted in ma
chine such as is used in Touring mills.
A fine slate -four results, which is thor
oughly mixed i'll a large tub with stea-
tite -four and other materials, the whole
making a stiff dough. The dough is
kneaded by being passed between iron
rollersa number Of times, and it is then
taken to a table, where it is made into
short cylinders four or five inches in
thickness and containing from eight to
ten pounds of material each.
-Four of these cylinders are placed in
strong iron resort which has change
able nozzle SO that the size of the pen
ellis may be regulated. In the retort the
material is subjected to great hydraulic
pressure and is thus pushed through the
nozzle in the shape Of long cord AS
the cord comes through the nozzle it
passes over a knife and is cut into the
desired lengths. The lengths are laid
on boards to dry and are then placed on
sheets of corrugated zinc, the corrugation
preventing the pencils from Wrapping
during the baking process. The baking
is done in a kiln into which superheat-
ed steam is introduced through pipes.
The pencils go from the kiln to the
finishing and packing room, where the
ends are held for an instant under a
rapidly revolving emery wheel, which
neatly points them.
Finally they are packed in pasteboard
boxes, 100 pencils in each box, then 100
of the pasteboard boxes are packed in a
wooden box, and they are ready for
shipment. -Philadelrbia Times.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
CHAPTER XVI,
HOW IT ENDED.

1t must have been nearly midnight
when heard at great distance the sound
of a horses feet. Sometimes the sound
died away, then it grew cleared and nearer.
The road to Earlshall led through woods
that belonged to the Earl; the sound came
in that direction, and 1 hoped it might be
some one coming in search of us. AS the
sonnd came nearer and nearer, l was al
most sure l could distinguish Ginger's
step; little nearer still, and could tell
she was in the dog-cart. l Weighed loudly,
and was overjoyed to hear an answering
neigh from Ginger and mems voices.
They came slowly over the stones, and
stopped at the dark figure that lay upon
the ground.
One of the men jumped out, and stopped
down over it. alt is Reuben" he said, land
he does not stir!"
The other man followed, and bent over
him.
He's dead" he said; "feel how cold his
hands are"
They raised him up, but there was no
life. and his hair was soaked with blood.
They laid him down again, and came and
looked at me. They soon saw my cut
knees.
why, the horse has been down and
thrown him! Who would have thought
the black horse would have done that?
Nobody thought he could fall. Reuben
must have been lying here for hours
Odd, too, that the horse has not moved
from the place"
Robert then attempted to lead me for
ward. l made step, but almost fell
again.
Halo he's bad in is foot as well a,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
THE NAVAL CHAPLAIN.
His Official Station and Duties In Time of
Battle.

@4AS OAhSa~A 'hNbAOh anu AA Time OF
Battle.
The chaplain s official station in most
ship ceremonies and in time of battle is
at the sick bay, where lie the sick. Dis
cipline and fresh air are wonderful pre-
servatives Of health, and a chaplain s
duties to the sick in times of peace are
very light. At naval hospitals, however,
whittier are brought from the ships the
very sick and the seriously wounded,
chaplain finds ample field for the exer-
else of that tender sympathy which
wins souls to God and for the minister
ing of the consultations of religion. It is
also the duty of the chaplain to assist
at naval burials. The regulations re-
quire that Christian burial be provided
for all men who die in the service. If
possible, the body is inferred with the
rites of the church to which the deceas-
ed had belonged. When this sad duty is
required at sea, the ship is hove to, the
flag displayed at half mast and the Off
GERS and men are mustered on deck to
pay their last tribute to the departed
The funeral services follow, and the
body is then consigned to the deep. A
guard of honor fires three volleys over
the watery grave and the bugler sounds
the last "taps"-sad, mournfu III notes of
the bugle which tell of the hour of
sleep. If the death occur at hospital,
an escort anda guard of honor from the
ship to which the deceased had been at
tached accompany the funeral cortege
to the grave. AS the procession enters
the cemetery the bugler precedes, fol
lowed by the chaplain. This spectacle
is always impressive. It naturally sug-
gests the prayer that angels, led by the
angel guardian, may bear the soul of
the deceased before the throne of God
as friends bear the body to the grave;
that the angel at the Judgment seat
may proclaim welcome, joy and glad
ness as the bugler at the grave recalls
loss, sadness and egret.-Donahoe'
Magazine.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
All Night Shoe Store.

There is now shoe store among the
all night establishments of New York.
1t is situated up town in the hotel dis
erict, where there are always more OF
less people abroad at all hours of the
night. This store is open continuously
from Monday morning until Saturday
night A night clerk goes on duty at
the usual closing hour and remains on
until the usual opening hour in the
morning. The store has been open all
night for several months, and there has
never been night, the night clerk says,
when he has not sold some shoes.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
Continued from last Sunday.)

Continued from last Sunday)
"No," said Smith, "that will be all right
till we get home"
He spoke in very loud, offhand way,
and l thought it very unlike him not to
see about the shoe, as he was generally
wonderfully particular about loose nails
in our shoes. He did not come at six, nor
seven, nor eight, and it was nearly nine
O'Clock before he called for me, and then
it was with loud, rough voice. He seem
ed in very bad temper, and abused the
ostler, though l could not tell what for.
The landlord stood at the door and said,
"Have care, Mr., Smith, but he answer
ed angrily with an oath; and almost be-
fore he was out of the town he began to
gallop, frequently giving me sharp cut
with his whip, though was going at full
speed. The moon had not yet risen, and
it was very dark. The roads were stony
having been recently mended; going over
them at this pace, my shoe became looser,
and when we were near the turnpike gate
itcame off.
If Smith had been in his right senses he
would have been sensible of something
wrong in my pace, but he was too madly
drunk to notice anything.
Beyond the turnpike was long piece Of
road, upon which fresh stones had
just been laid,-large sharp stones, over
which no horse could be driven
quickly without risk of darger Over this
raad, with one shoe gone, was forced to
gallop at my utmost speed my rider mean
while cutting into me with his whip, and
with wild curses urging me to go still fas-
ter OF course my shoeless foot suffered
dreadfully; the hoof was broken and split
down to the very quick, and the insid e
was terribly cut by the sharpness of the
stones.
This could not go on no horse could keep
his footing under such circumstances
the pain was too great. l stumbled, and
fell with violence on both of my knees.
Smith was flung off by my fall, and, owing
to the speed | was going at, he must have
fallen with great force. l soon recovered
my feet and limped to the side Of the road,
where it was free from stones. The moon
had just risen above the hedge, and by its
light could see Smith lying a few yards
beyond me. Hedid not rise; he made one
slight effort to do 40, and then there was q
heavy groan. could have groaned, too,
for l was suffering intense pain both from
my foot and knees; but horses are used to
bear their pain in silence. 1 uttered no
sound, but stood there and listened. One
more heavy groan from Smith but though
he now lay in the full moonlight, 1 could
see no motions. l could do nothing for
him nor myself, but, OH how l listened
for the sound of horse, or wheels, or foot
teps! The road was not much frequent
ed, and at this time of the night we might
stay for hours before help came to u.s. 1
stood watching and listening. 1t was a
calm, sweet April night; there were 10
sounds but a few low notes of a nightin-
gale, and nothing moved but the white
clouds near the moon and brown owl
that fitted over the hedge. 1t made me
think of the summer nights long ago.
when used to lie beside my mother in the
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
Not Impressed.

"That tenor of ours has marvellous
voice. He can hold one of his notes for
half a minute.
"Faughl I've held one of his notes
for two years. "-Cleveland Plain Deal
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31

The most expensive stamps for col
lectors are those of Mauritius and Ha-
wall.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31

Come here for misses and childre ems
shoes. Palmer's.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31

SWhen you want a horse and buggy
telephone McCrary. Prompt service
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31

The proper distance between the eyes
is the width of one eye
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
At First Methodist.

Sabbath services at the First Meth
odlst church IL q. m. and z 80 D. m.
Sunday-school 3 80 p. m. Glass meet
ing 10 a. m. All cordially invited to
attend these services.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
Mill feed at billions.

See our new winter underwear.
Palmsr's.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31
For Sale.

Peach trees 10 cents each; grape
vines 10 cents each. A. W. Hurn,
Card, Ga.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-10-31

Good mixed oats at billions,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-23
THE BETHANY HOME.
Fifth Annual M.eiIng Held In Parlors Of
Grace Church.

Ex-Governor u. Russell Brown presided at
the fifth annual meeting OF the Bethany
Home. held in the parlors Of Grace Church
yesterday afternoon. The troasurer's report
showed n cash balance Of sl55S0. Several now
members were voted in and routine business
transacted. Rev. W. c. Selleck made brief
address on the work of the home. lie said
this work is the great problem of the present
century. In educating the young nothing
should be more important or more firmly
emphasized than their obligations TO society.
The Rev. e. L. Houghton of Pawtucket also
made a short address. The following officers
were elected:
Honorary president Hon. Olnoy Arnold; !;
president, Hon. ID. Russell Brown; vice-presi
dents, Hon Thomas b. Stockwell. Mr.. Charles
Il. Carpenter, Miss Ruth A. Haskell and Mrs.
Elizabeth @. Hill treasurer, Mr.. Alfred Stone;
assistant treasurer Miss Annie Il. Greene
clerk, Mrs. Moses Il. PAUL; managers for
three years, Mrs. William h. Crins, Mrs. j.
William Rice, Mrs. Harry q. Day, Mrs. Frank
W. Marden, Miss Anna c. Sheldon OF Paw
tucket and Rev. E. l.. Houghton. also of Paw
tucket; managers for two years. Mrs George
A. Fowler OF Pawtucket Tin place OF Mrs.
Christopher N. Tower, Pawtucket, resigned),
Rev. H. ID. Blakeslee. ID. d., East Greenwich,
II. l., Tin place of Hon. T. b. Stockwell, au-
ditor) Mr.. Isaac g. Bates and Mr.. James p.
Rhodes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-23
PErTIrT WINS AT TENNIS.

At the Boston A. A. yesterday a fine
exhibition of court tennis was given by
I. Pettitt Of that CLUB and Harry Boakes
of the Chicago A. A. 1be former is the
champion of the world ar court tennis.
while Boakes' speciality is rsckets, SO
Pettitt gave the Chiago A. A. man
handicap of half 30 and a bisque.
Last year, when the two played, Pettitti
gave Boskes half 80, and although it was
close match, 1t was thought tnat the
additional bisque would make IL still
closer which proved to be the case. Pet
tilt, however, won an admirable contest,
TO, 6-2, Cd, 6-2, rs.
All the sets were we'll contested. Pet
tilt played floor game much more than
is usual with him, but in the last set
after the game had been called "ive ALL"
the champion made some OF his charister.
istic terrific drives for the dedans, which
no player living could have volleyed. His
shots were accurate also, and won the
match.
Boskes played very graceful game. To-
day at p. m. he will play Pettitt at
rsckets, and rs they probably will play
even most interesting contest will be
seen.
Among those who who play rackets ana
tennis at the b. A. A. the following were
present to see the match yesterday T.. s.
Sears. III. Ii. Hupnewell, Jr., +. II.
Sears. +. s. Skinner, Jr., +. s. Blake, 4.
Z. Mesny, q. b. Elake, j. S. Fay, Jr.,
Geo. q. Hall, A. Curtis, q. X. Fearing,
Jr., q. II. Windsler, W. S. Patten, ii. ID.
Scott, l.. M. Stockton, +. Cunning ham,
A. wsrnock, Edw. 5. Drew, p. Stockton,
+. y. Abbott, M. s. Barge, ID. L. Pick
man, A. Potter, Arthur e. Hunneyell,
Ii. l.. Haven. u. A. Shaw. Jr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-23
The Arlon Club Concert.

That splendid musical organization,
the .Arion Club, will give it's second con-
cert OF the season ia Infantry Hall, We'd
nesday evening, Feb. 8. MendeIsshon .
"Eiijah" will be sung by the club which
will have the assistance of Mrs. Jennie
P.Wslker, Madam Marian Van Duyn, Mr..
II. Evan williams and Mr.. Ffrapgeon
Davies, ell artists OF the FIRST rank, who
will render this solo numbers. Besides
the club snd the soloists the work will
employ a first-clsss orchestrs, all under the
direction of the clubs efficient conductor
Dir. Jules Jordan. The sale of seats will
open at Infantry Hall box Office, Saturday
morning, Jan. 30.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-23

Portland. Me-, Jan. 23.--Leslie A. Keni-
son pleaded guilty TO assault and bat
terry and perjury In the superior court
yesterday. Three weeks ago. so Renison
Acknowledged In court. he struck Mark
Bachelor of Sebago over the head with
a sled stake during a row. Bachelor
was found dead the next morning beside
the road, but Kenison was only indicted
for assault with a dangerous weapon.
This was changed TO simple assault. to
which kenison pleaded guilty. Before
the coroner's jury, Kenison did not tell
the truth about the row with Bachelor.
and SO he was indicted for perjury. TO
which he also pleaded guilty. Miss Ber-
tina l.. Chaplin, who was also indicted for
perjury before the coroner's jury In the
kenison case. pleaded guilty. She said
Walter Martin had asked her TO falslfy
her evidence 10 save Kenison from going
to jail. Martin committed suicide dur
Ing the session OF the coroner's jury.
Miss Chaplin and keptoon Will be sem
fenced later
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-23
STANDING OF THE poLo CLUBS.
DIXON DEFEATS MURPHY.

George Dixon the we'll known colored
pugilist OF Boston, met and defeated the
Australian, Billy Murphy of Cincinnati In
six rounds last night at the Broadway A.
c., New York. A little over three years
ago tho two boys met In Paterson, N. j.,
but after boxing three rounds the fight
was broken up, and ended in q general
row. ...Since that time Murphy has insisted
that he had the hetter Of the fight, and
been bad blood between the two. Murphy
who arrived i'm New York from tbs West
q couple of days ago, was trained rather
fine, and when he stripped last night the
general impression was that he would
never be able to go the stipulated dis
tance of 20 rounds.
Dixon, on the contrary, never looked iu
better fsttle, and he was made a pro-
nounced fsvorite, his friends backing
him literally at odds OF 2 to I. During
the first half of the fight Murphy held
his own. Whenever Dixon led With the
lett Murphy invariably swung his right
back of the head, and also sent in some
good oody blows, but at all times ne
judged distances very poorly. Dixon's
double blow with the left puzzled Murphy
very much. and the coiored boy landed IT
half q dozen times during the contest.
From the fourth round TO the end OF the
light Murphy grew visibly weaxer, but
Dixon showed no effects from Murphy's
blows, and at the opening OF the sixth
round was by far the fresher man. The
blow which knocked Murphy out wss
peculiar one. IL was left swing com.
bined with a kind OF upper-cut, and .the