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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21
RETUVENATING VERSAILLES.
An Effort to Make the Once
Famous French Royal Resort
Again Popular.

An attempt is to be made by COM
mittee of politicians, financiers and art
lists to rejuyenate sleepy old Versailles,
the city so closely identified with the
glories of France. 1t is proposed to
turn the large Louis XIV. hall in the
right wing of the palace into a theater
and concert room. Parisians are to be
attracted by select musical pro-
grammes and deliberately mounted pro-
auctions of the comedies of Moliere,
some of which first saw the light at
Versailles. Moliere's plays are to be
staged on a grand scale, with the bal
let's, advertisements and costumes of
the period. Versailles will thus, it is
said, become the Bayreuth of the inn
mortal author of "Tartuffe" and The
Bourgeois Gentilhomme."
In order to increase the facilities for
reaching the old royal borough the
Western Railway company is favorable
to the project of running a train from
the new station near the Hotel des In
yalides, which could reach the historic
place of Versailles in 20 minutes. I'm
der existing arrangements it takes
three-quarters of an hour to get by
rail to the edge of Versailles nearest to
Paris, and then there is an additional
walk or drive in the palace, the park,
the woods and the two Trianons. The
proposed change is due to the initiative
of painter, Mr.. Bertrand, who is get
ting valuable assistance from the press,
but it is said to be rather doubtful
if Parisians will back the scheme with
enthusiasm. Versailles has been for
long years only a city of museums,
visited chiefly during the fine weather
for its "reminiscences, its picture gal
leries, its chateau and its fountains
The latter especially seem to have
most attraction for modern Parisians,
who like to see them play on summer
Sundays.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21
FUN IN THE SUPREME COURT.
Judges Tell One Another Humorous
stories While in the ConsuIta-
ton Room.

There is a good deal more fun con
cealed under the imposing soIemnity of
the supreme court than the public would
imagine, and several of the justices, par
tlcularly Justice Brewer and Justice
Shiras, are great wits The Jokes they
make and the stories they tell in the
consultation room would make an in
teresting volume if its secrets could be
penetrated. But the world only
knows what transpires in the court
room, and much Of that is concealed by
the rules Of etiquetteand decorum. AL
though the CHIEF justice and his asso-
oiates unite to protect the dignity of
that great bulwarlI of the constitution
which they represent, there is often a
good deal of suppressed fun in their eff
forts to defend it against ignorant or
irreverent attorneys
They all agree that the most amusing
incident that ever frightened the sol
cmnity of the supreme court chamber
occurred several years ago, when JUS
tice Miller undertook to arrest the flow
Of eloquence of an attorney who was
arguing his first case, an appeal from
the circuit court of western state.
! The young lawyer was declaiming at
| the rate Of $50 words a minute on some
Of the simplest principles of law, which
every attorney should fully understand
before he gets his diploma, and, becom-
ing weary after awhile, Justice Miller
interrupted the speaker in sarcastic
tone, inquiring:
II hope the learned counsel will give
the court the credit of knowing the ru-
diments of law"
II beg the pardon of your honor" re-
piled the attorney in the blandest man
rcr, but l made that mistake in the
lower court"
similar incident occurred more re-
Gently, when young attorney from the
south became entangled in complica-
tions of his own cresRipg and was foun-
dering along in aiIo4A less attempt 10
eNtricate himself justice REewer, who
is very kind-hearted and I lays helps a
fellow mortal out of difficulty when he
IS able to do so, undertook to play the
part of a good Samaritan and brought
upon himself shaft that his associates
on the bench will never allow him to
forget Thinking that he might re-
lieve the embarrassment of the counsel
and give him a chance to make fresh
start, Judge Brewer interrupted him
and said:
~ don't quite follow the learned coun-
sci in his argument. Perhaps if ne will
go back and repeat a little of what he
: has already said may understand him
better haven't been able TO follow the
thread of his argument
! 81 noticed you couldn't" retorted the
1 unabashed attorney. lit is a very com.
picated point of law, but if you will
give me your close attention 1 will try
{ 10 make it so clear that you can under
Z stand it."-Chicago Record.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21
FASHION FAvoRITEs.
Various Modes for the Indies That
Have Caught the Popu-
lar Funcy.

Parisians have not yet tired Of tho
combination of red and gray and a
black skirt In the autumn it was
hat of red straw, adorned with red
ulle, peoples and few black plumcs
or wings, and the boa Of gray ostrich
feathers was a necessary finish to the
costume worn with it, Now there is
cape or coat of gray astrakhan, or gray
faced cloth, deliberately braided and
Trimmed with gray fur, a black skirt
and red felt hat, with black pumes.
lightweight white wooden dress fab
RIGS in fancy weaves are used for
debutantes afternoon and evening
gowns.
Russian fronts Of pearl and white
satin are seen in many blouse jackets
and evening gowns.
Sailor suits for boys grow no less in
popular favor, and the only changes are
ia the modes of decoration and acces-
series. An acceptable change can be
made by having two vests, one cheviot
and one of white pique. The wide collar
is cut in sailor fashion in the back
while the front forms reyers, edged
and held together by a silken cord
Sets of collar and revers can be bought
in many different styles Of silk, wash
materials or fancy closhs trimmed with
braid or embroidery. If little lads
linickerbockers are not out Mt the knees
nor his jacket worn through at the ell
bows such a set" will make his suit
appear dressy and fresh,
Skirts and blouses OF Madeira worl
arc being mounted on colored silk four
cations and are to be worn with sill
skirts. The effect is smart, and tn,
fashion will probably extend through
Tic warm season.
Foreign fashion leaders are wearing
large quantities ofexpensive passemen
tcries, consequently lis foregone con
clusion that the women of this countr,
will adorn their spring CONNECTIONS witt
jets, beads and sequins.
Oversllirts, or the effect of overskirts
are one of the leading skirt modes 70
the spring. The simulated polonais
formed of trimming looks well in blac
velvet ribbon. A black grosgrair
garnitured in this way, has three row
Of black velvet upon each side of tn
front breadth, in graduated stripes, tn
first ending about six inches from tn
waistline with a rosette; the thir
still shorter, finished in similar MAI
ncr.
A rose-pink cashmere gown for after
noon shows a traced design in gi
threads, and is finished with a min
4 edging on skirt, reyers, cuffs and cola
1..--7Stt. Louis Republic.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21

The, gradual change in the day and
the month now taking place proceeds
continuously until the duration of a ro-
tation Of the earth is prolonged to So
of our present days. At the same time
the month, or the time of revolution of
the moon round the earth, will also oc-
cupy 55-of our days. Since the month
here means the period of the return of
the moon to the same place amongst
the stars, and since the day is to be esti-
mated the same way, the moon must
then always face the same part of the
earth's surface, and the dwo bodies
must move as though they were fast
ened together by bar. The outcome
of the lunar tidal friction win accord
ingiy be that the moon and the earth
will go roundas though locked together
in a period of IS of our present days,
with day aud month identical in length.
Prof. George H. Darwin, in Atlantic.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21
Timidity of an Elephant.

Riding along a road in India, I saw
the following instance of a big ele-
plants timidity, which I venture to
send to you: The elephant, ridden by
a mahout, was followed by a small
Maltese terrier, which, intent on it's
own affairs, trotted beside its master,
making occasional instinctiveinvestiga-
tions by the roadside after the manner
of dogs, without particularly noticing
other travellers. From the first moment
the elephant set eyes-oH, the dog he
neverflost sight Of him, turning from
side to side always with an eye on the
small ANIMAL and hurrying cut of
his way whenever he approached. The
timidity of the one and the confidence
of the other we're irresistibly amusing.
london Spectator.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21
TREATMENT OF BURNS.
Vegetable oils AHord Great Relief
and Are Very Healing In
Their Eject.

A burn may result from excessive
heat applied in any wuy-hot air or hot
water steam, flame or electrioity-or
even rom extreme cold. The injury re-
sulting from contact with hot water or
steam is usually called a scald, but is
practically the same in its results as a
burn.
Surgeons speak Of different degrees
of a burn, according to the amount of
tissue destroyed by it. Thus, burn
of the first degree is one that simply
reddens and initiates the skin; a burn
of the second degree is one that causes
actual inflammation of the skin with
the formation Of blisters; while burn
of the third degree destroys the skin
and more or less Of the flesh beneath
it, or even chars and kills all the It's
sues, including the bone itself,
The effects of burn depend partly
upon its degree, but not entirely, for a
burn even of the first degree may cause
death if it involves a very large portion
Of the surface of the body. This it does
by interfering with the necessary eX-
erection of waste matter which is con-
stantly taking place through the skin.
A curious effect of a severe burn in
any part of the body is liberation of
the bowels following very intense con-
gestion of the entire digestive canal.
! The bronchial tubes and the lungs are
sometimes injured by the inhalation of
steam or very hot air, but even apart
from such an accident a person who
has been burned about the chest or
back is very liable to have an attack of
bronchitis or pneumonia in conse-
! quence.
The first thing to be done in the case
of a burn of any degree is to stop the
pain. This should be done, not only
from the natural impulse to relieve suf
fering, but because the shock resulting
from the injury may be so greatly in.
creased by the agony as to cause the
death of the patient, even when the
burns in themselves would rot do so.
Covering the part with any bland
substance, such as olive oil, vaseline
sweet butter or -four paste, to keep of
the air, will often afford great relief
and in burns of the first degree nothing
more may be needed. Carron oil, tn,
name given to a mixture of equal guam
titles of linseed oil and lime water, wa
formerly, and is still in many work
shops, the favorite application for
burn. Better still is bicarbonate 0
soda Cooking soda) or calcined mag
nesia made into an ointment with vase
line or lard, or busted thickly over tn
skin.
Another application which is oftei
exceedingly grateful is solution Q
nitrate of potash (niter) : Hunters ofte
make a paste of gunpowder for thi
purpose. One or other of these appl
: cations will usually suffice in mil
} cases, and in severe burns will help t
2 reduce the pain for the time until tn
r doctor comes.-Youth's Companion.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21
Lannon's md OrnnEes.

Make a sirup with the juice OF six
lemons and two oranges, ~ pounds
Of graduated sugar and a quart Of
water FFBoiI this, skimming carefully.
Add the lemon and orange peel after 10
has been cut in strips and stepped in
hot water several hours, putting in the
water as well. Then strain through a
bag, and keep in a cold place unit. used.
Ladies World.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21
His Arithmetic.

Mrs. OFlynn-Och, murther! Here's
an account av how two min fell four
sthories.
Mr.. O'Flynn-Shure an ut isn't as
bad as Mt sames ut all ut all. If two
min fell four sthories wan man could
only hov fallen two, begorra-S. Y.
World.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21

The Witness-When l awoke IL was
broad daylight i'm the room.
The Lawyer-Aha. I've caught You
at last. Your honor, who ever heard of
broad daylight in a fiat?-N. y. Jour
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21

According 10 the computations of
Prof. Hamy, the black race embraces
about one-tenth the living members Of
the human species, or 150,uOO,OOO indi-
viduaIs.-Youth's Companion.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21
II Was ON the Level.

First Tramp (n hayloft looking
through crack in barn. -Holy smoke!
Eddie, de snow is tree feet deep. -
Second Tramp lhorrided) 49, On de
LEVELS it?-Up-to-Date.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-21

A great many men make fools of
themselves when they get married who
never did Washington Demo
crat.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22
The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from
this dreadful malady, if you vii,
ouly get the right remedy. You
are having pain all through your
body, your liver is out of order,
have no Appetite no life or am
bition, have bad cold, in fact are
completely used up. Electric
Bltters is the only remedy tha,
Will give you prompt and sure
relief. They act directly on your
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, tone
up the whole system and make
you feel like a new being. They
are guaranteed to cure or price
refunded. For sale at Crawior6
Bros Drug Store, only 80 cents
per bottle.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22
The Charges Withdrawn

James Sheehan, the volunteer
who left the camp IN Columbia
without permission, and who was
captured, taken>to Columbia and
lodged in Jail where he has since
been, is now free man, the
charges having been withdraw n,
as will appear fro m the following
telegram:
Washington, ID. G., June 16,
1S9S. Gov. w. II. Ellerbe, Co
lumbia, S. G.
Have obtained order for Shee.
han 10 be returned to duty with
out further punishment and
marked az absent without
leave" Caution him to report
promptly as soon as he can get
transportation from Colonel AIS.
stou and to behave himself iu
Iuure, as another oTeusu might
cause him to be shot.
B. K. TMLuAN, [. s. ~
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22
The Meeting OF the Auxiliary.

EDITOR ENTERPRISES {: Saturdays
meeting of the auxiliary expert
ment club of Lancaster county,
held at ST. Luke was very well
attended, and very much interest
was expressed from every one in
attendance in regard TO its object
and all believe it will prove to be
very beneficial TO the agricultural
interest of the county. We have
now over sixty names on our roll.
The club agreed to have one of
its summer meetings at 81. Luke
and the other at Dixie, Hope
well church the first meeting
will be held at st. Luke and the
following day at Dixie. 1t is
understood that Prof. Newman
will attend these meetings and
address the people on agricultural
topics. We name the places at
which we will hold meetings. and
it is reserved for the Prof to name
the time. SO that we cannot say
anything more than to say that
the meetings will be held during
the Summer as soon as the time
is given hut we will give due
notice Of it through the columns
of the county papers.
The club agreed TO have a pic
mic at both places, all are invited
to come bit don't forget your bas
ket. Come out farmers and get
something out of these meetings
that will be of interest 10 YOU.
After all the matter is largely
with you as TO whether You will
be benefited or not. Come in
line with us and as the most al
vanced farmers are forging their
way to the front and are succeed
ing in spite OF adverse circum-
stances, let rs 20 along with
them, gathering all the inlorma
ton we can from every available
source.
GEO. W. JONES,
Sec. \. T.. G.. l.. G..
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22
A CARD.
To the Democratic voters of Ian.

To the Democratic voters of Ian
caster county
beg leave to express my
thanks and appreciation for past
'favors and appreciate the earnest
solicitations from many friends TO
offer for re election. But. as
many will remember, | made the
statement two years AGO that
would not offer for re election
this year. Therefore, | cannot
sent to be a candidate this
1io, and ] feel sure the good
al of Lancaster county would
ra..o violate the state
fouio years ago
thanks | am your
"N J. j.. BlAcIMox.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22

.t.r.Jones, MilesbUrg. Pa, write.
~ nave used DcNitt'- LIt,lr Early
Risers ever since they were introduced
here and must say have never used
any pills in my family during i.rty
years Of house Keeping that gave su IA
satisfactory results a. laxative or
cathartic.' Crawford Bros.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22
of warships,
sPANIARDs AT MANILA DOOMED.

Manila, June 8, via Hong Kong,
June lit is now officially ad-
mitted here that the lack of food
supplies has become a serious
matter. Gunboats conveying vol
unteers, sent into the Lagoon to
search for food for the city on
Friday, June 3, returned here to-
day, Sunday, and reported the to-
tai failure of their mission.
it has been officially admitted
that the troops have been SO
hours without food. The insur-
gents are gaining everywhere and
are now firing into Manila itself.
In the northern sections the in
Surgents have united near Passig,
on the Passig river, driving the
Spanish gunboats to Dos. There
were few casualties.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22

SdNlJS. y ule L = VIA IlOHS hOnS,
June 17.-There is little change
in the situati since my telegram
of June t. Insurgents continue
hostilities and have practically
surrounded Manila. They have
taken $500 Spanish prisoners
whom they treat most humanelv.
They do not intend to take The
city at the present time.
Twelve merchant vessels are
anchored in the bay with refugees
on board under guard of neutral
men of-war; this with my per,
mission.
The health of the squadron con
tinues excellent. The German
commander-in- chief arrived today.
Three German. two British, one
French and one japanese men-of-
war no" IN port. Ano'her German
man OF war is expected. The fol
rowing Is q correct list oil Spanish
Ne'selS captured ana destroyed
Destroyed - Two protected
cruisers hNe unprotected cruisers
one transport ana one serving
N'Ssel "oV" 'r'''eN'
me IoIIo"ihS were captured
lie transport Mania ana 'he gun
"'"' '"Iiao'
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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22

Late 10 bed and early to rise, pre-
paret wun for bis home IN the skies.
Early bed and n LjttlcEarly Riser,
the pI. lat make lite longer and bet
ter and wiser. Crawford Bros,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22
ACTUALLY CRYING FOR FOOD.

Whole companies Of Spaniards
have had nothing to eat for two
days and some Of them are liter
ally crying. 1t is a pitiable sight.
The native peasantry charitably
assist the starving soldiers with
out compulsion and some Eng
lishmen yesterday gave a treat to
the soldiers guarding an outpost.
They bought a wandering haw-
ker's stock of eatables for few
shillings and gave the food to the
soldiers. who said it was the first
food .hey had tasted for SO hours.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22
LYNCHING NOT roo GOOD.

There is no doubt, as one per
son remarked that somebody de
serves lynching for the state
Of affairs existing. Scores OF
bloated officers OF the Spanish
forces are to be seen daily loaGng
about the beer cafes along the
boulevard, reviling the English,
while the men under their charge
are starving.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-22
THE MANILA SPANIARDS
DRIVEN TO THE LAST
DITCH.
Soldiers are Starving and Span
iSh Power is Crumbling.-Men
desert to Insurgents.

Washington, June 17.-The
navy department has received tle
following from Admiral Dewey
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

game. Both Gleason and Lowe playeo
- fine game At second Attendance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09
THE HAWAIIAN COMMISSION.

San Francisco, Sept. 9.--The congress
sional commission on Hawaii. with the
exception OF President Dole, left Homo
diilu for the other islands Aug. % and
returned Aug. 2S. after visiting the prin-
cipal towns OF Maui and Hawaii In
speaking Of the trip. Senator Morgan
said: II think we very effectively dis
posed OF the prevalent idea among the
natives that annexation was only a war
measure. We are satisfied that the Ha-
waiians now thoroughly understand our
position and that when We speak we do.
so by authority
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani arrived at Hilo
at the same time the commissioners ar
fived. and accompanied them In sep
Rrate conveyance TO the volcano She
was introduced to members OF the COM
mission. but no political talk was in
dulged in. She was more than gracious,
and extended every courtesy to mem
bers OF the commission.
The Chinese OF the Hawaiian islands
have presented memorial to the mem,
bers OF the commission asking that all
the Chinese that have become natural
ized under the laws OF Hawaii and all
children born. I'm Hawaii be permitted
the right of transit to and fromrall parts
of the United States; that In the laws
affecting the immigration OF Chinese
labor. special provision be made for
the Importation by the owners OF rice
plantations OF a limited number Of Chi
!aese laborers; that the Chinese be per-
mitted TO bring in to- this country their
children from China, and also women
of good charscter;I5 that Chinese mer-
chants be permitted to import clerks for
their business establishments: that. Chi
nese be given the same privileges as
given to other residents In the commu-
nifty; that the system of penal labor
contracts bel aAolished. r