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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-03
MAGNETISM AND LIeHT.
4 New Relation Between Them Dis
covered by SpectrOscOpy.

covered Dy SpectrOscoDF.
A curious. though at present unim-
portant, discovery in regard to the re-
lation between magnetism and light is
just NOW puzzling many scientists. \
foreign investigator named Zeeman an
nounced q few months ago that if one
were engaged in examining the vapor
of certain metals (sodium, for instance)
with a spectroscope, and if the beam of
light were made to pass between the
poles of a strong magnet before enter
ing the instrument, a novel effect would
be observed. The black cross lines,
metal in question. would be found to
be about twice as wide as they usually
are; whereas. as soon as the influence
of the magnet ceased. the lines would
shrink TO their natural breadth. Since
that time other experimenters have re-
ported that the magnet seemed TO ire
verse" a line: that is to say, change it
to bright line If dark originally, or
into dark one II II was bright at first
Prof. Albert A. Nicholson, of the
University OF Chicago. has just made
public some observations which prob
ably describe the phenomenon more ac-
curately than do the earlier reports.
he finds that with cadmium, sodium
and some other metals the line is not
widened, but is doubled, the two mem
bcrs of the pair being separated for a
distance which varies in proportion to
the strength OF the magnet. Some
times this interval Is thriceas broad as
one of the lines. but if the magnetic
field is weak. the lines will be closer to-
gether. The blank space between them
comes where the single line was be-
fore; so that one of the new images is
displaced little TO the right, and the
other a little to the left. The number
of substances examined thus far is
small. 1t includes sodium, cadmium
and mercury. This is hardly enough to
justify the statement that the duplica-
ton, as result of magnetic influence
on beam of light before spectroscopic
analysis occurs with all the known
elements; but it suggests the proba-
bility that such is the case.
Ht Only ONlcI huDNn dHluCntC vi
magnetism upon light is obseryedwhen
a Ray that has been "polarized" by GO
ing through q certain kind of crystal
falls upon another crystal. The sec
ond, in one position, will let the polar
lied ray pass through; but if it be
slowly twisted around, just one-quarter
of rotation, the light cannot pene-
traie. Now, Faraday discovered, near
ly century ago, that if the ''polarized"
beam passed between the north and
south poles of magnet, the second
crystal would act peculiarly. 1t would
eNtinguish the light when in the right
position to transmit an unmagnetized
beam, and would transmit when in the |
right position to extinguish the same.
The key to this mystery is still missing. |
A kindred problem is afforded by the |
researches Of Zeeman and Nicholson. |
They both suggest what Clerk Max |
we'll has tried to prove in other ways. |
that light IN itself an electro magnetic |
phenomenon.-N. Y. Tribune.
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NEW METALLIC COMPOUND.
Harder Than Diamonds and VIII Rev
olutionize Many Industries.

Within a few days the patent Office
win grant title in a discovery which
may fairly be considered as being the
most remarkable since, the y ray. Ii
is fof substance that is harder tEaH
Moissan, the French savant. whose cN-
periments in the line of diamond max
ing by artifice have obtained such wide
publicity. The utmost secrecy has
been maintained in regard TO the mat
ter, but investigation reveals the fact
that the substance in question is a
carbide Of titanium-that is to say, a
compound of carbon with the metal
titanium. There can be no doubt that
its production in quantities will rev
olutionize many industries where
abrasives are employed, and it may
even be used for the cutting of dia
monds.
Titanium is one of the most interest
ing of the rare metals. 1t is about half
as heavy as iron, and, like the latter,
it is white when perfectly pure. Chemi-
cally it resembles tin, while in its
physical properties it is like iron. The
familiar mineral "rutile" is an oxide of
titanium, and is used to give the proper
color to artificial teeth. A small quanti-
~ of the mineral put into the mixture
for tooth enamel produces the peculiar
yellowish tint that counterfeits nature
so admirably.
Titanium has no other commercial
use than this. There is none of it on
the market in the metallic state, and
probably not an ounce could be OBJ
tanned at any price by advertising for
il. Dealers in rare metals win quote
you gallium at $4,000 an ounce, ger
manium at SLIPS an ounce. rhodium
at $112 an ounce. ruthenium at 500 an
ounce, iridium at s37 an ounce, osmium
at SIG an ounce. and palladium at $24
an ounce, but they have no titanium
to sell. because there is no demand for
il. and also for the reason that it is
extremely difficult to serarate from the
substances with which il is found COM
bined in nature. At the same. time there
Is no doubt that plenty o. it could be
produced at very moderate cost Of a
large demand should spring up.
classed as a rare metal, it is
not really such, inasmuch as it is a
common impurity in iron ores.-Miner-
al Collector.
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NERVOUS INSANITY.

No organs Of the body are more dependent
upon the healthy action of kidneys than the
brain and nerves. III waste matters Of the
system are not removed as rapidly as formed,
the nerves are the first to know it and suffer
in consequence. The kidneys must remove
these most poisonous matters Therefore the
Importance Of the relation Of the kidneys and
nerves is apparent and should be of deep con
Germ to each individual.
If the kidneys do not perform their func-
tions properly. systematically and on time, Sc
rious complications must arise throughout the
entire body. From the nerves first comes
acute and chronic headaches; then excitabil-
ity Of temper; next nervous prostration, shat
tered nerves and insanity. With proper treat
ment of the kidneys all these troubles can be
avoided or cured.
There is only one known remedy that not
only will make the kidneys sound, as nature
intended they should be. but also have a strong
and wholesome effect upon the nerve centres
that remedy is Morrow's Kidneoids, prepared
in the form of yellow tablet.
Morrows Kidneoids are not the foolish fam
cy of day, but are the result Of years of ex-
pertinent, experience and thorough study Of
the relations existing between the nerves and
kidneys. The honor of the discovery of Kid
neoids is due to John Morrow, that eminent
chemist Of Springfield, Ohio, whose reputation
would not permit him to place upon the mar
ket any remedy not Of the highest value and
merit
In our last issue we announced that one Of
the largest drug concerns in the United States
was negotiating for the control Of Morrow's
Kidneoids. We are informed by the discoverer
Of this most peculiar remedy that the Herb
Medicine Co., Springfield, Ohio, was the for
tunate competitor of the many firms who were
to secure the sole right to prepare
and sell Morrsw's Kidneoids in the United
States. They are now on sale generally.
If not to be had of your dealer, they will be
sent postpaid, 50 cents per box, six boxes for
$3.50, by addressing above company.
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A Thin Excuse.

Deacon Hasbeen Qaying down his
paper)-I have just been reading that
alcohol will remove grass stains from
the most delicate fabric.
Mrs. Hasbeen Severely -There you
60 again. Jason. trying to find some
excuse for tipplingl Just remember
that you have no grass stains in your
stomach.-Puck.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-03

For masking a common. ordinary
Mother Hubbard wrapper the only
dressmaker in the Klondike region
charged five dollars. and in 30 yvorl.ir
hours she netted $40 from her sewing.
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4 pRESSING nnrY.

Now that peace Is assured one of the first duties that demands attention is the relief of the reconcentrados in Gu ba, if any of them are left. The war was started partly on their account and when it began active work in their behalf was going on. It should and probably will be immediately resumed. It is pointed out that the Red Cross society is in active operation for this purpose. It possesses the requisite ma chinery and knowledge and the skilled officers to make every dollar effective. Its aim is to relieve human suffering wherever found on the scene of the late hostilities. It only remains for the benevolent people of the United States to supply the means, and they are will ing to do it.
 Help the reconcentrados. They were suffering and starving four months ago. How sad must the condition now be of those who have survived.
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SHEET.


 Different views,-He- "She looks so sweet!" She" Indeed! I never thought of her as exhibiting any taste at all.'- Maryland Journal
 We'll, nurse, did my pre- scription prove effective?" Nurse Sure an it did, sor. He died this mornin' as quiet as lamb Judy.
 Gifted.-"Has Hagby any talents worth mentioning?' Talents? I've known him to borrow one girls horse and phaeton to take another girl out for drive. "-Chicago Record
 Well, there's one good thing" re- marked Sagasta.
 What's that?" asked Don Fakerez.
 "We can begin our government at the beginning once more. e."-Philadelphia North American.
 Stage Manager (to lessee of theater) -"Our scene shifter wants a holiday. He says he hasn't been away for three years" Lessee-"Well, tell him he can not have one. He gets change of scen- cry enough here. Tit Bits.
 Implication of Vulgarity.--Mr. Par venu-"My dear, did you intend to leave them price tags on them pictures in the parlor?" Mrs. Parvenu-"Yes, l want folks to see I ain't no vulgar bar gain fiend. .''-Detroit Journal
 The two girls were looking over the wares in the book store. Do you ad- mire Dickens?" asked one of them. Yes" replied the other, ponderingly', 'but I think he would be handsomer if he didn't wear whiskers.' s.''-Washington Star.
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NOT SD FAST.

The vast opportunities" which our new Porto Rico offers to enterprise are not as vast as they have been said to be, if New York merchant largely in terested in trade in Porto Rico is right. He speaks of the small area of the ter ritory and says: Tt is quite fully pop ulated, but most of the people have very small wants and consume very little. They are poor people and live in primitive way, and I see no way in which they can add to the develop ment of the island, even with large expenditure of money. The island has been in state of civilization for a long period and modern appliances sufficient for the present needs of the population are already there. Business houses are well established and have in hand all lines of trade, so that any one going there will have to compete with we'll established business firms who are we'll equipped with capital" He thinks that limited building of trolley roads there might be made to pay, and also hotels to accommodate a large and cu- rious American travel. Some old aban- doned sugar plantations might also be bought up at profitable figure, if the business were thereafter conducted on modern and economical methods, but on the whole this merchant seems to believe that greater opportunities for capital and labor can be found in al- most any American State.
 Little or big, the Yankees will soon find out about the Porto Rico opportu- mites, and they will make the most of them
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THE MIXED FLOUR TAX.

There is no doubt that the mixed flour fraud has made rapid progress and much money The act of congress which imposes a tax upon the manu- fracture and sale of mixed flour went into effect on August B, and as it pre- scribes a severe penalty for violations of it's provisions it should be possible hereafter to prevent the sale of the adulterated article under false pre- lenses. Mixed flour'' according to the definition of the commissioner of internal revenue, lis the product which arises from the milling of wheat into flour, to which is added in milling, oth- CT, grain or material" Mixed four" according to the internal revenue bu- l reau, is also the product of wheat, "to which is added, after milling, the man. ufactured product of other grain or ma terial.''
 This seems to cover the ground, or the mixtures. It is further required that every person, firm or corporation making, packing or repacking mixed flour shall plainly mark or brand each package containing the same with the words Mixed Flour in plain black let ters not less than two inches in length, together with the names of the ingredi- ents composing the same, the name of the maker or packer, and the place where made or packed. In addition thereto, such maker or packer shall place in each package a card not small CT than two inches in width by three inches in length, upon which shall be printed the words Mixed Flour" to- gether with the names of the ingredi- ents composing the same, and the name of the maker or packer and the place where made or packed. Any person, firm or corporation making, packing or repacking mixed flour failing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, ana upon cOnVlcIlOn small De punlSneQ by fine of not less than $250 and not more than $500, or be imprisoned not less than sixty days nor more than one year. A similar punishment is pre- scribed for every person, firm or cor poration knowingly selling or offering | for sale any mixed flour in other than marked or branded packages, or who | packs in any package or packages any mixed flour in any manner contrary to the provisions of the act relating to the manufacture and sale of mixed flour, or who falsely marks or brands any packages containing mixed four or unlawfully removes such marks or | brands.
 If this law works So that mixed flour will be sold for what it is and, not for pure four it will do much good.
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belt in tabs, and had three boxpleats in
 back through which white leather belt passed. Its sailor collar was pink
 linen, and white silk muslin lined with pink gave vest, collar and cuffs. This
 model in white serge would be better,
 but if it is to be considered too elabo-
 rate for boating, what should be said of the other get-up, in which was not
 suggestion of Jack Tar. It was white pique barred with blue and white cot
 ton braid. The jacket opened to show soft vest of straw colored null, with
 big tie to match. The same design in
 white null with bands of lace insertion, and in plain lawn with ribbon stripes was described as a yacht rig, so you see how wild the current license is.
 As if to continue this fancifulness, dress designers have turned to that hideous material oilskin. Suits may be had of the thinnest and lightest oilskin
 made on taffeta for fall boating Oil- skin is merely a cotton cloth treated with oil, which process has been adapt ed to the use of womankind, the cot tin being so light that the silk lining shows through the delicate yellow of the oiled cloth. They are made in
 suits; skirt to the ankles cut with graceful flare and plenty of fulness and a reefer coat that will slip over any bodice. The silk of the lining turns over at cuffs and collar so there is no scraping of wrists and throat.
 An oilskin suit is not only waterproof
 but is a complete protection from cold
 so the waist worn should be light weight flannel shirt Enthusiastic yachtswomen wear their oil skirt ha- bitually and the jacket whenever fog or rain threatens. FLORETTE.
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EXCESS OF ZEAL.

Our fflSt thought very likely will be
 that an excess of zeal in a good cause
 is not possible. It is a difficulty of an
 opposite character which is more often
 encountered in the persecution of noble enterprises and the carrying forward of
 those movements which have relation
 to the best interest of society and the
 world. Indifferentism is the great ob-
 stacle to human progress. There are
 plenty of people possessed of amiable
 instincts and generally good purposes
 whom it is difficult to rouse into activi-
 ty, however noble the cause or impor
 tant the crisis may be. We say of such that they have no enthusiasm in their
 natures--thev do nothing heartily and with their might.
 l Perhaps they are saturated with sel- fishness so that they feel small concern for the interests which relate to the good of society; perhaps they have
 trained themselves to that passionate
 indifference which takes pride in show ing no emotion, which holds the life to
 calm and measured forms of expres-
 sion, 1epressing the strong tides of thought and feeling which otherwise would flow forth with such mighty power.
 From one cause and another they hold back service and love to their fel- lows, exhibiting a condition of indiffer- entism which indeed is pitiable to be- hold. Even when their sympathies are
 somewhat interested, and their co-ope- ration secured in behalf of a cause or movement, it is only in a languid and half-hearted sort of way that they en-
 gage in the work to which they are thus committed
 TheiI love of ease and of isolation, the habits they have acquired, or their
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lstries secure his approval. Masonry does not ask any man to neglect his business, his home or his moral and re- Lsious duties, in fostering its interests. He Is indeed required to be devoted to the institution in which he has taken membeLship, but let his zeal be accord ing to Knowledge; let him learn how to act upon one of the great lessons of Masonry, the right dividing of the time, that so he may attend to all individual and associated duties, giving to each its proper pace and regard, thus develop ing a strong, symmetrical and harmo- nlous character, in which true zeal shall hold concurrent Jurisdiction with ether faculties that help to make life useful and blessed.- .-Repositary
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JOY OF FINDING HIMSELF TO

~ w NINI
 George Redpath, a sergeant ir the Rough Riders, whose home is just across the Kansas line in Oklahoma, writes as follows from Santiago: After that first days battle was over l was the happiest man on the soil of Cuba. l don't mind telling you that l had half a notion that I was a cow ard. l had taken the place of sergeant and I knew it would be awful if ran away. I didn't think I would run away, but I did have snealting notion that might show the white feather in some way. When the bullets first began to come whizzz-Z, whizz-h plunk, I tell you my heart went up in my throat, but I grit my teeth, gave a yell and charged right along with the rest of the boys. The scare was over in a minute, and believe 1 can go into the next battle and joke like some of the boys did in this one, for I know now that I have nerve enough to stay.
 Kansas City Journal.
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ed in the methods of prevention and eradication, and the stimulation of in- diyidual effort in carrying them out. The objects of the association are the dissemination of information, the arousing of public feeling as to the ne- cessity for defensive measures and the provision of sanatoria. which will be both preventive and curative, for the open-air treatment of consumption.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-15
FASHION NOTES.
Fantnstio Yncht Rigs.

Boating suits of 9S should be recalled for their extreme fancifulness, for in their desire to be dressy this years summer girls have gone away beyond the trim jauntlness that in past years characterized boating costumes. Two of these overwrought but representa- tive models are shown here One of them had sailor-like accessories, but was elaborate, nevertheless, as will be seen from picture and description. The goods was blue linen, and the skirt was kilt pleated from a deep fitted yoke.
 The jacket fronts extended below the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-15
ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations, Wants, Rents, and other small advertisements, One Gent Word each h. sertion. Five Gents Word for full week tseven timesl.
 Display advertisements, per inch, one in, sertion, SEQ; each subsequent Insertion. so cents; one week, $3.20; one month' Slo : one year. $40. -
 Obituary Notices, In prose or verse;. ID cents per line Notices of Births, Mar riages, Deaths and Funerals, 50 cents each Local Notices. 15 cents per line.
 Yearly advertisers are limited to their own immediate business Gall matter to be unobjectionable), and their ontracts do not Include Wants, To Let. For Sale. etc.
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Some of the most distinguished phy- sicians in England, including the presi- dent of the Royal College of Physicians, the president of the Royal College of Surgeons and Sir William Broadbent, have issued proclamation with regard to the formation of the association for the prevention of consumption and oth- CT forms of tuberculosis. They say that they desire to call attention to this as- sociation, which has been formed with the object of preventing the spread of the most fatal disease to which man. kind is subject. It has gradually be- come definitely known that tuberculous disease, of which pulmonary consump- tion, or phythisis, is an example, is not inherent in the constitution, but is com municated indirectly from pre-existing cases. and the principal methods by which it is spread have been identified. Tuberculous disease, which in one or other of it's forms is responsible for at least one in ten of the deaths from all causes. and, according to some calcula- tions, for one in six of the deaths among adults, is, therefore, preventible. For this the education of the public is need
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-15

The Letter loss in wheat has now got up to over $1O,O0O0Oo. Young Letter is as handsome as ever. but he knows more than he did.
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Admiral Cervera is bright Spaniard. "A naval officers wife at Annapolis the other day said to him: 'What were you most struck with in the handling of the American ships?" "Eight-inch shells, he replied.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-15

Admiral Palumbo, the new Italian Minister of Marine, has decided to strike off the list of the active fleet all the ships which during the next naval manoeuvres show a speed inferior to that laid down by the navy regulations. In addition, every effort is being made to promote economy in the construction of battleships wherever such economy can be effected without loss of power. For instance, instead of panelling off, cers' cabins and saloons with expensive woods, simpler material will be employ ed. The older ironclads, like the Dan dolo and the Duillio, will be examined and refitted wherever necessary. Be- sides all this, the German firm of Schi- eau has been commissioned to build four torpedo boat destroyers, one of which will have a speed of 30 and the other of S2 knots.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-15

A German missionary declared in a recent address at Frankfort that in consequence of the massacres in Ar menia there were at present in that country about 54O,OOO widows and or phans. German asylums have been opened at Rebeck, Karkut and Meseri to assist as many of them as possible.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-15
Enc 1uurmal and Gutrrier

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL. Issued Thursdays, One Dollar Year.
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Jean Luie, who. aside from the claim ant himself, was the most prominent figure in the notorious Tichborne case, has just died in Sydney Luie was one of the most accommodating persons that ever entered a witness box. He was not talkative, yet he did not hes itate to back up lie in the most nat ural way in the world, and, if necessary, to supply any amount of circumstantial detail. He could fix dates with mar velous precision; remember the name of a street or even the number of a house. Investigation showed that he was in prison at the time he declared he accompanied the claimant to Aus tralia.