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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-05
ELEcrR1oITY FOR THE VOICE.
scientists Experiment With Elec-
tricity on the vocal Chords.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the Pittsburg Dlspatch'
The further test instituted in Paris by
DR.. Monitor and NJ. Granier. a member
OF the Paris Conservatory Of Music, In
the application of electricity to the vocal
chords. have been incorporated in for
mai report. While these tests do not
confirm the exaggerated expectations of
the proposed method Of restoring lost
voices they show enough to encourage
the belief that electrical massage of the
throat under expert guidance may be a
most advantageous treatment for impair
ed vocal powers. Il cannot give speech
to the dumb, nor can 1t give new life to
vocal chords which are broken or utter
ly exhausted. These chords are singular
~ delicate, and their efficiency Is marred
by the slightest disturbance OF the ner-
vous system. Such troubles are usually
the result either OF oyerwork or Of violent
emotions. excuses of various kinds, or
of that depression which Is produced by
certain diseases, such as chlorosis and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-05

Their First Trip to Town.-"Here,s
some more of the horrible work of them
blamed monopolists," said Farmer Hav-
ricks. as he hung his coat over the foot
of the bed. Goodness. where?" asked his
wife. Here's a sign what says Don't
blow out the gas | s'pose they make
these folks burn 1t all night, SOS TO run
up their bills on 'em. Gosh. don't know
what this cotintrys comm tog'-cleveland
Leader.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28
APACHES AND MINERS.
The Troubles Between Them Seem
to Have No End
Peculiar state of Affairs Existing
Along the Line of the Famous
Mojave Desert In Southern
California.
lspeclnl Los Angeles Coall Le.ser.l

tSpeclal Los Angeles tCall Letter.l
The troubles between the white set
tiers in southern California along the
line of the Mojave desert and the In
dams seem to be never-ending. And as
for Arizona, the principal occupation
OF the peace officers and ranchmen
seems to be raids on Indian camps. The
chief outstarting points are Kingman,
the Needles and Mojave. These towns
skirt the Mojave desert, and the
rsllying points Of defense and offense.
Here mining prospectors get their sup
plies, ammunition. and, of course, a
liberal supply of whisky. These out
fitting stations are also railroad CEN
tiers, and with a mixture Of mining and
railroad men, gamblers, tramps, In
dams and Mexican half-breeds and des-
p~cradoes in general, may be considered
tough" towns. Here the traveller
gets a picturesque view of a typical
frontier town. There are one or two
general stores, several saloons and a
hotel, generally given the name Of
palace" Whisky drinking and
gaming are the principal industries
At all hours of the day and night the
saloons and gaming houses r open
Indeed, it is doubtful if some of then
have doors, as they are not needed
Lumber on the desert is a costly item
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28
SNAKE POISON IN THE AIR.
Is the Odor of the Rather Accom-
panied by a Dangerous Dustf

Louis y. Bailey, of San Matco, Fla,
thot a r%attlesnake a short time ago
and cut its ~rattles off. Soon after
ward his face and hands became In.
famed, and he showed some of the
symptoms of ivy poisoning. Later the
swelling went down and was forgotten,
Bailey shot another rattlesnake dead,
aud, as before, cut the tail of. His
left eye swelled until it closed, and
his hands and wrists itched and
swelled.
Forest and Stream says that some
persons believe that, in addition to
ejecting vcnom through its fangs, rat
tlesnakes have the power to throw of
poisonous dust. Some persons are
able ever to smell a snake some dis
lance away.
Rattlesnakes sometimes enter tn,
tents of western hunters and campers
crawl upon the sleeping men under tn
blankets, and stay until the mar i
aroused by the scent, when they CON
monty run. Men have become par
alyzed under such circumstance
Their comrades have discovered wha
was wrong by the smell, and the blush
white of their comrades faces. Their
has been many a case in which, diyin
ing the situation, a mans friends hav
gently lifted the blanket and shot tn
snake across the mans breast. Afte
that there is always one man who !
sure TO see that the horsehair rope
over which snakes cannot crawl, be
cause of the little points Of hair,
properly laid to keep snakes-particr
larly rattlesnakes-out of the ten
IN v Sun.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28
Italian Sign lnnnunrp.

AS illustrating the almost incredibl,
extent to which the Italians-the Sicil
ians, especially - can communicate
with gestures, grimaces, and what i,
called the sign language generally
Alexandra Dumas relates that he was
one evening in the theater at Palermo
with Il gentleman of that city named
Arami, when his attention was attract
ed to what appeared to be, and in fact
were, conversations carried on between
the boxes and the orchestra. Presently
Dumas companion recognized an &C.
quaintance on the other side of tht
house, and began exchanging with him
eager motions of the hands and ewes
When it ended Dumas begged to know
what had been said, and was informed
that the gentleman was a friend O,
Slgnor Arami who had been away fol
three years. "Ile told me-" said Signo,
Araml, that he lad been married If
Naples, and then had travelled for tbre,
years with his wife in Austria ant
France; that a daughter was born anf
died; and that he had arrived by steam
boat yesterday, but could not bring hi,
wife to the opera with him because sh,
had suffered so much from sea sickness,
as TO be unable to come" Dumas wa,
so astonlshed that he went privatel,
and verified this account; and he ndd,
other equally long and complicated
conversations which came under his M
tee at Syracuse and Naples.-N. Y. Sun
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28
rArHsRLY ASSURANCE.
The Old Gentleman wa No Linguist
lint He Knew Life.

Mr.. Cumrox's son was studying his Latin
lesson There was a %trelnolo Of discourage
ment in his voice as he remarked:
Il don't seem to get along with this lesson
very well, father" ...,
Cant YOU say any of i'll"
"Yes; i can say 'amo, amas, amat; ana
then | always forget what comes next,
"VVbat does those words mean. john
nyf' asked Mr.. CumroX, who deserves
credit for being always ready to add to a
somewhat deficient early education.
They mean i love, thou lowest, ne
loves.
ut does seem too bad to see you starting
in so soon the old gentleman unused. witt,
The difficulties that have always surrounded
that verb. But YOU might as well commence
Young TO learn that them words IN one way
or another cause two-thlrds OF the bothera'
ton that occurs in this life
please, can | quit school, them! -,
mo: it wouldn't be any use. You oonldn I
| dodge en-. and YOU might as well go right
along and get as familiar with them as pos
sible. You'll find that learnin' EN- amt hall
the worry that handhn' EN- is after ye know
EN-. Cheer up, Johnny, and remember that
most OF your trouble is still ahead OF YOU.
shiurton Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28

possible inconvenience to those who
frequent il, were the two objects to be
aimed at. The number of readers grows
less as summer advances, aud increases
again with its end and the coming fail.
There are over 100000 volumes to be re-
moved and arranged in the new build
ing. The accumulation OF other ma
terial is enormous. 1t is in different
looms. alcoyes and stories. Some is on
shelves, some in chaotic heaps, some
is classified, and much is unclassified.
The question how to safely and eX-
p%editiously remove this matter from
these places, and retain its classified
lion, and put it all 50 that II will be at
once available, was discussed at length
by Mr.. Young, Mr.. Spoiford, Mr.. Hutch
enson and superintendent Green, who
is charged by law with the work OF
removal.
It was considered as an engineering
problem. A system Of carding the books
us they start, and numbering the new
stacks, was finally settled upon. Chute,
will be built to slide the books in boxe.
down the front steps of the capitol. Tn,
men will load the boxes in wagons, anc
at the new library these boxes vii
he received and carried to their places
a plan showing every deck, and shelf
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28
HUMOROUS.

-.Talk is cheap" Yes, provided
o use your neighbours telephone
Chicago Record.
-Teacher-"How many bones are
there in the human body?' Pupil
.Do YOU mean before or after one mas
a,ten sbad."-Boston Transcript.
Not Really Living Then.-Ella-
"Bera saws that she has seen but 20
summers,' Stella-"She isn't count,
inc the wears before she had a wheel"
Judge.
-"Do YOU think its true that every
man has his price," asked the helress'
I'm sure l don't know" he answered
thoughtfully. but il you want a bar
gain YOU needn't look any further
Chicago Evening Post.
-Employer-"Were you born in the
cIty?" Office Boy don't know, sir
Then YOU had better ask your mother
II don't think she knowe sir. I've
often heard father say that she was
away on a visit at the time."-Brook'
lyn Life.
Charitable Old Lady (to little beg
gar rir)-"There's some bread fol
YOU. It's a day or two old, but yor
can tell your mother to take three oil
four fresh eggs, a quart of milk, a cur
of sugar, some good butter, and half {
grated nutmeg, and she can make
very excellent pudding of it'd
Bits,
Our Military Resources.-Weyler-
rs it true that the Americans can taxi
a tree standing in the forest, and in A
hours have the material made into
good quality OF paper?" secretar,
No. SIT is, Unconquerable Sire.
Weyler-"Great Garlic! What q wa
those Americans could make!'-Pucl
-precaution.-"Say, missus,' sat
Meandering Mike, do you want ter hir
ANYBODY" NO" "Ye don't thin,
yer husband wants ter hire anybody
do yer?' I'm sorry to disappoin
you. but I am sure he does not.
faint no disappointment. ! ie'
wanted de assurance dat 1 could 60 tie
sleep in dis next lot witout bein' dis
turbed by offers Of work."-Washin(
ton Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28

'cupied a year. The library was opened
within two months, but 1t was crippled
for four months; and removing the Ii
brary of congress is a much greater
task.
Until the books are moved, no APP
pointments will be made by Mr.. Young,
There is a sufficient force nowto do that
work, and although the applications
are still pouring in at the rate OF over
80 a day, nothing "a be done with
them except TO place them on file.
Afterthe library is arranged the hstwill
be taken up. Those persons who seem
10 be best fitted for library work will
be considered, and if deemed desirable
will be sent for to Zoe subjected TO an
examination. The law is very specific
in its requirements that only those
adapted to the positions which they
seek shall be chosen. 1t will be strictly
observed.
There are los places provided for on
the library staff. OF these, IS are filled
bv those Of the old library staff, who
will be retained. They will, for the
most part. receive the higher salaries,
leaving only about 60 places with small
salaries 10 be filed.
The removal OF the national library
from the capitol TO the new library
guiding win result in the enlarging OF
the crypt under the great rotunda-
When the Toner collection VAS received
by the library about 16 years ago, brick
walls were built just back of the second
row of columns, in the crypt, thus con-
yertinr the outer circumference into
apartments for the temporary oocupan.
cy of the collection given by DR.. Toner
The building Of these apartments COW
cred up the windows Of the crypt, and
Yesterday they were uncovered to the
gaze of the public for the first time in
IL years.
Now that the books Of this collection
have been removed to the new build
ing, workmen have begun to tear down
these obstructing walls, and the vault
ed chamber will be restored TO its orig
iaal beautiful design. The crypt vii
be not only beautiied, but it will b'
increased in space TO nearly three
/ times that with which visitors hay,
been familiar. After the temporary
walls have been removed, the entire
chamber will be freshly painted. TIT
law especially provides that none o
he rooms vacated by the library shal
be occupied for any purpose whateye.
until authority is conferred by con
gress, fie law library will remain il
its present quarters, on the groun'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28

however, that a white man ass~assinated
the murderer and compelled the broth
er to bring in the head, and claim that
lie murdered his own brother.
However, since that time the Indian
has become morose and has taken TO
the warpath. lie has followed the trail
of the miners through the rayines and
| canyons and shot down a paleface
| whenever found. At last accounts he
has assassinated nine men and two
women, none of them being a party to
the deed which drove him to seek such
hellish revenge.
Indian t~railers are often used in these
expeditions, for there are renegades
among the red men as well as other
races. The t|railers hang around the
towns, have forsaken the life of vaga-
bondage and become sufficiently civ
ilized to betray their people-for a
price. They are, however, not trusted
by the white people, and when a few
desperadoes attempt to regulate" the
town, they occasionally shoot n OF
these domesticated Indians, lust to see
him fall" When Off duty, the trailers
sell bows, arrows and pottery to tour
lists at the railroad depots. These are
made by the squaws and children-the
Indian brave generally considers it be-
meath his dignity to labor. The squaw'
also does the cooking, gathers the wood,
and brings in the brush for the con-
struction of their rude huts.
The Indian trailer is selected for his
keen eyesight and sharp hearing. Along
the trail, almost obscured by drifting
sand, he can see the footprints which
tell him whether it is that of an In
dian or a white man, and the number,
A bruised or bent twig or blade of
grass is a sign he readily reads, and BY
The imprints around the camp fire he
reads the number of campers and their
movements. lie shades his eyes with
his hand and looks into the distancs
and discerns human figures which tc
the ordinary eye are a black speck, OF
perhaps not seen at all. lie places hi
car to the ground, and, rising, points
in a certain direction, and grunts.
"Umph, heap, many" Presently a CLOUD
Of dust is seen, and if the palefaces ar,
in large numbers, they stand and re
ceive it with a yolley. Otherwise they
fly toward camp, for it is a band of say
age Piutes sweeping down upon them
and perhaps "A massacre follows.
j.. NJ. SCANLAND.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28
ssLOHt Mt SEM

Many a fishing schooner that sails out
of Gloucester with her ensign futter-
ing gayly from the main truck comes
in by Cape Ann, on her return from the
Banks" with her colors at half-mast,
a dory or ,wo lost in the fog or run
down in thick weather by an ocean
greyhound that no more felt the col
lision than If it crushed an eggshell-
at all events, a couple of men or more
for Davy Jones' locker-such is only
too often the tale brought back from
the fishing grounds to Gloucester, our
chief fishing port. Tears at parting,
weeks Of anxious suspense, and when
the ship m home tears again for q
lost husband, son, or brother-thai
story is common enough on Massachu
setts bay. And ever If neighbors say:
Don't cry, deariel Perhaps some shiI
has picked him up, and he'll come bach
to you," the hope Is short-lived. "LosI
At sea" is n familiar line in the dealt
columns of the Gloucester papers,
Gustav Kobbe, in st. Nicholas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28

brary is about to be permanently
opened. On the Saturday following the
recent adjournment Of congress, the
new librarian. Hon. John Russell Young,
closed the old library for the purpose
Of transferring to the new library
building its books, its treasures, its Gu
rios. its Klondyke mines Of golden in
telligence. When all Of these valuable
volumes are seen again by the public
they will be in perfect order on the
commodious stacks and shelves in the
attractive halls of the most beautiful
library building in the world,
The decision of Librarian Young 10
close the library so soon after the adj
journmcnt Of congress was born of
necessity. The work of removal is a
stupendous task. To finish this, and TO
open the library again with the least
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28
The RuIinr Shirt,

The story is told Of a Yankee housewife,
who was extremely neat, that she woke one
night at the sound Of her husband creeping
softly out OF bed and toward the lght-stand.
What's the matter, William she whis'
percd. M,
coming up the front stairs, and I'm getting
my revolver -.
All was silence again, in the midst OF
which William crept noiselessly to the head
Of the stairs. Presently there was a loud re
port, followed by a mad scurrying Of feet;
then the husband came back, lighted 0
lamp and returned to the stairway.
80 William, William, did he
"Yes, he rot away" said the husband. j.
"Oh. | don't care so much about that
the woman said, but William, did he"
did he WHAT
"Did he wipe his feet before he started W
the stairs Companion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28
AN APACHE TRAILER.

on the sandy trail he is shot down in
revenge for a murder with which he
had no connection. His horse, pro-
visions and arms are taken by the In
dian. When he, in turn, is killed,
these are brought into town as
trophies, and furnish argument for
the Determination of the Indian"
As a rule the Indians are harmless if
let alone. 1t is the desperate characters
who keep up the vendetta. If a rancher
loses a beef, he will at once accuse the
Indian, though the desert swarms with
| coyotes and other animals.
There is no doubt that Indians do
| steal both cattle and horses; but there
are Others on the desert who are in the
same line of forbidden industry. But
| the Indian is charged with these crimes
until they are proven on some paleface'
This furnishes an excuse for killing an
Indian whenever a desperate wishes to
make a record as a killer. The Indians
have no lands, and, being mere vaga-
bonds of the desert, they seek to live
on the pale face who hasdespoiled them,
Some of them are industrious and work
in the mines and some prospect for
themselves, but no sooner does ont
find q claim of any value than along
comes a paleface desperate and drives
him away, or kills him, and covers tht
corpse with sand, or perhaps leaves il
on the road as food for coyotes. The
roads and trails are strewn with deat
bodies Of both white people and Indi
ans, more as the result Of these feudl
than from hunger and thirst. The drift
ing sands conceal many bodies, which
are discovered months after the person
has disappeared. There is a hole In thu
head or back, which tells the story o
assassination. In this dry atmospher,
a dead body will not decompose 70,
months, and will look as natural al
most as in life, SO, unless the "varmints'
have eaten the fesh,th body can aimos
always be identified.
The Indians of the desert possess tn
knowledge of the whereabouts fanum
Der Of springs hidden around in tn
hedges and under rocks which they RI
fuse to tell to the white miners. Henc
they are trailed in every direction
Some Of them also know the loca
tIon Of some very valuable mine
(which they also refuse 10 re1oSI
but ocessionally bring il quav
u q sold dust which do
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28
ANTIQUITY OF THE ROSE.



Inc antiquity Of Inc rose Is so great
that nj! account OF lis origin mas Deen
lost. 1t IS not mentioned IN the BAD
hea4 writings carrier 'hah me reign OF
solomon, but the aIlusion. TO II then
mace IS such as 10 indicate INA 'he
Hover hau ALREADY Deen known, 1orthe
essence OF roses was extensively USED
III Jerusalem ana Judea during the
reign OIL the luxurious and much-mar'
RED KING. IN Egypt the rose Is de'
picted on a numbeH OF very cary mon
uments, believed to date from 5000 &c
1900 b. G., and in the tomb OF an
Egyptian princess, disinterred a yeal
ago IN the south of Egypt, several her
metically scaled walls were found,
which, when opened, contained gen
uine altar of roses, so that the modern
claims for the discovery Of this deli
cious perfume are vain. Rose water, OF
the essence of roses, is mentioned by
Homer IN the "lIad.' Homer and Sol
ONION were nearly contemporaneous
Both the Greeks and Hebrews probably
borrowed the idea of its manufacture
from the Egyptians, and these, fol
aught anybody can tell, may have hat
it from the indians or from the Chi
nese, for the latter claim. for each o
their discoveries and inventions a mos
marvellous, not TO say incredible, anti
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28

TINE New Librarian OF COngressD
and division of the shelves has been
prepared, very much like a diagram Of
the seats Of a theater. Each box Of
books will go to a certain seat, so to
speak, and that seat will be crossed off
as a box is sent out. properly marked.
In this way no confusion can result. '
As the various classes of books in the
old library are widely scattered, it will
: take some time TO properly card and
number them. 1t is this work which is
TO be done first. The entire force of
the library, except the copyright clerks,
nre now at work on this task. No adj
litional help will be needed or EN-
ployed, as only those who are familiar
with the classes of books, and their To-
cation, can be used to advantage.
This marking, or carding of books
and material will take several weeks
The carting will not occupy SO long
time, but several more weeks must
pass before the books can be classified
and arranged on shelves built on a diff
ferent plan, before the reading-roon
can be opened and proper service
given.
The work will be pushed by Mr.
Young with. all possible speed. Will
GOOD weather, and the best Of fortune
the lew library viii he opened by oc
tober /; but 1t is likely to be later thai
that, owing to the mass Of things Z
he removed. and the care which mus
be taken to prevent loss, damage am
confusion.
The removal 81 the Boston public y
~, eo-atsiaIne 1da'nee 'o'snsb g
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-08-28

Faro and monte are the prevailing
games of fashion. Americans patron
ize the former, while the MeXicans and
Indians take the latter.
The monotony Of frontier life is re-
lieved by an Indian hunt, News has
been receivedth the desert Indians"
as all tribes are styled by the frontiers
men, have murdered a miner. A num-
Der OF the most desperate characters
start ont to make good Indians of the
first Indians they may meet. These
men are heavily armed with long-dis-
lance shooting rifles, a belt full of cart
ridges, a brace of revolvers each and a
bowie knife. A miner has been MUIR
dered, and an Indian must suffer,
though the murder may have been
committed by some paleface desper-
ado for the purpose of robbery. Ere
quently two prospectors go out on the
desert in company. They may locate
a rich claim, and in order to get il
all one murders the other, and returns
to town with a hair-lifting story tc
the effect that his partner had beer
murdered by "Injuns,' and he narrow
" escaped. a posse goes out ant
kills the first Indians they meet with
out questioning. They have SO little
regard for an Indians life that /
makes little difference to then
whether the Indian is guilty or not
Frequently he is guilty of some othe
murder. But this is not known to hi
assassins. Consequently the relative
of the murdered Indian take the war
path and kill the first miner they see
The Indian will stealthily creep aloni
through a ravine or under the ledge
of rocks and as the miner approache