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The broad ax., 1899-02-18

The announcement that the silk
manufacturers Of the United States are
rapidly increasing the expectation of
their products adds interest to some
recently compiled statements by the
treasury bureau of statistics regard
ing the silk manufactures and impor-
tations and expectations Of this coun-
Try during the past few years. These
figures show that the manufacture of
silk In this country has increased
enormously, that the imports of man
ufactured silk have meantime been
greatly reduced, and the expectations
OF silk manufactures are now increas-
ing very rapidly. the total exports for
the present calendar year being more
than 50 per cent in excess Of the cor
responding months Of last year, and for
the full year win be six times as much
a. in 1880.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18
WOMEN WHO WE'RE OF TIME"
Limited to oas-M1nuss speeches as the
Recent Congress.

Lsmytsd to One-M Minute Speeches at the
Recent Congress.
The recent congress OF the New
York state Federation, notes Harper's
Bazaar, should 60 down in history as
q great triumph in the line Of system
and regularity, for every meeting be-
gan and closed at the appointed time.
Think OF women making such q rec
ord as that for punctuality. This was
largely due to the example Of Mrs.
William Tod Helmuth, the presiding
oficer. The holding OF every part OF
the program to its prescribed place
made II possible to have lapses OF leis-
ure where new business and matters
of interest not set down on the pro-
gram could be voiced. A convention
that gets through with everything
that It intended to discuss Is almost an
anomaly, but this was the result. The
cutting down Of time limits In the
speakers from three minutes to two
and then to one, showed however, that
even this open program was too full.
Another federation meeting Will un-
undoubtedly remedy this, and 1t will
teach the women who. are to speak
that they will have only time to pre-
sent the meat OF their thought in
terse, strong sentences. Mrs. Russell
Sage, who was given one minute to
tell about the Emma Willard Alum
nae association, summed 1t up in a
sentence that was epigrammatic in its
force and directness. I'VE worship
Emma willard" she said, "and We
love each other" The federation show
ed that women are learning to do away
with useless verbiage In making their
points, but II also showed that the
truth was not entirely learned.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18
Especial Lottery

When q young Zulu damsel gets mar
ried she does as every other sensible
young woman-arrays herself In fitting
state. Here is q description OF the
costume Of a well-to-do young BRIDE
furnished by a European traveller who
witnessed her marriage: Her head
was bound about with a fllet OF shells
and in this were inserted two punches
Of feathers. Her cap was Of skin and
nicely shaped. Hanging loosely from
her neck and shoulders were iIfnumer-
able chains of crochet-work, one black
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

Nicola Tesla promises miracles. He
viii telegraph without wires, and op-
crate ship at sea by magnetic waves
from the shore, which viii con-
troll the machinery and guide the ship
quite as well as If there were officers
and crew aboard. There win therefore
be no commerce that will give poor
Jack employment; and as for fighting
At sea there viii be total absence of
H. with nobody to work the guns or
do the killing and the dying.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

20 to the spot. The hunter lay awake
the rest Of the night thinking about
his strange dream. and as soon As day
light came started out in-the direction
his thoughts had taken when asleep
The woods seemed familiar. as he had
seen them IN his dreams. and the hunt
er walked on hriskly. guided by the I'm
preston the sleeping vision had left
He found the big hollow tree Just as
he had seen 1t In his sleep. and looking
into the large cavity near the ground
discovered n complete human skeleton
and an old rusty iintlock ride. The
fulnIlment Of the dream was 50 perfect
that the hunter always believed that
he was guided in this way to the re-
mains OF his lost friend. He supposed
that his companion got lost in the
woods, and when night overlook him
crawled into the hollow tree to sleep.
and there died Of some sudden disease.
Had the Indians killed the man they
would have certainly taken his gun.
Mrs. Frazer Is the especial fAvorite
Of the Ash Grove community. and finds
a cordial welcome in every household,
where her stories Of the renowned
hunter and his associates never lose
their interest. The old lady has many
friends in Springfield, and often visits
this city. She loves the cheerful fam
lily reunion at night, when memories Of
the long ago come back to people the
country with the vanished heroes Of
the previous days.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

At the age Of one hundred and
eleven years the oldest man in W.
emma" is described as hale and hearty,
and able to enjoy joke and other
good things Of life. He was six years
old when Louis XVI. Of France was be-
headed. eighteen when Trafalgar was
fought, and Fifty when Queen Victoria
began the longest reign in British his
tory. And this is his philosophy Of
life: 81 never worried and I never
grieved. I worked until I was tired,
and slept In unbroken. rest until It
was time to work again. It IL those
who sit brooding over their misfor-
tunes who grow old before their time,
and Q whole nights sorrowing has
never put q copper into any mans
pocket or made q misfortune lighter to
bear" Concerning his personal ha-
bits, he says. 81 got drunk twice in my
hfe-oncs through my own fault and
once through the fault of others; and
! was 50 dreadfully I'll afterEard that
II was not difHcult TO keep sober with
that remembrance on my mind. Thsre
are profound truths in his philosophy
watch. II adopted, would physically
benefit every human life
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

HUME.
and the other white. Upon her wrists
were bangles Of twisted copper; her
short dress, a sort OF kilt, extending
from the waist to the knees, was MADE
from the hide Of an OK. tanned SOFT
with the nap on the outer side. TINS
Is unusual, as the hair Is generally
turned toward the person The great
est care Is bestowed upon the prepare
ton and making Of the brides kilt
The hide is rubbed until II is as SOFT
as cloth; 1t is colored a dull red, and
the coloring is brought about by the
repeated rubbing Of clay and grease
There are no stitches In the kilt, which
merely overlaps, and is secured around
the waist by a girdle. She wore no
shoes, her naked feet being considered
handsome. and left perfectly free to
the admiration Of her numerous friends
at the festal gathering. The bride, 1t
will be seen by reference to the Illus
tration, is depicted as standing be-
tween her principal bridesmaids. The
bridesmaid at her side Is adorned with
copper bracelets and bead anklets,
and her head-dress is similar to that
worn by the bride, minus the feathers
The rug, wound around her right
shoulder, and passed under her left
arm, is Of European manufacture. The
grand necklace worn by the other
bridesmaid is Of beads. and very sim
liar in design to the beadwork employ
ed by the Zulu women to adorn the
exteriors of snuffboxes made from ma
tive calsbashes- The upper garment
Is decidedly European, being neither
more nor less than q towel or cloth
Her hat would also appear to be Of
European style" The ceremony Is
long and complicated. The bride cuts
on q cows tail "for luck" and does
The broad ax., 1899-02-18
OBSERVATORY OF PARIS.

The city OF Paris may well claim
position as one Of the great scientific
centers, its university and kindred in
situations having witnessed many Of
the Developments Of the sciences and
the discoveries of modern times, and
particularly so In the science Of astron-
omy, the Observatory Of Paris being
The broad ax., 1899-02-18
au.E.rl.a R.n-.r F.r...

The eheapening Of railway fares In
Hungary IN aeeordance with the zone
tariff" has been immensely profitable.
In 1883. the year before the new sys-
tenn was introduced. s.1lo.0oo passsn-
gers were carried In 1896. without any
great increase in mileage or popula-
tion. the number Of passengers was
sk4l1ooo.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

An Irishman Who Didn't Give Way.
An Irishman was foreman Of q jury
who had to try q man for murder.
Word was sent to him that he would
be paid $1,000 II he persuaded the
jury to return q verdict Of manslaugh-
ter. This verdict was returned and
the friends Of the prisoner came and
readily paid the money. did you
have much trouble in getting that YER
dict?" asked one Faith. an / had
an awful struggle" said the SON Of
Erin ''The rest Of the Jury wanted
to acquit him. but, begorra. / wouldn't
give wayi"
The broad ax., 1899-02-18
THE ORIGINAL UNCLE SAM.

What is said to be the original OF the
uncle Sam" type Of portrait was
painted In 1916 by an artist, Mr.. Pro-
basco. Of whom little or nothing fur
Their Ii known. The picture Is a fine
oil painting, and Is at present In the
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

A correspondent OF the Rochester
Herald thinks that Colonel Roosevelt
never was sincere, and that he went to
war for political purposes. Prsjudics
frequently warps good Judgment. but
It seldom twists It entirely out OF
shape. However, II We had an army
Of insinesre soldiers OF that kind Il
could whip The universe.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

II Is rather discouraging to 3 man
70 have to wait until after he Is dead
In order for the world to find out how
good he was.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

A catalogue Of 800 prizes, suitable to
every taste and condition, mailed on
inquiry. Prizes given for saving Dia-
mOnd &C" Soap wrappers. Address
Cudahy Soap Works, South Omaha.
Nebraska.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

Who can subdue his own anger Is
more than strong: who can aIlay an
others IL more than wise. Hold fast
to him who can do both.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

No man ever allows his whiskers TO
grow long enough to conceal Q dia-
mond pin
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

An authority states that q ton Of
diamond Is worth $S5 700, 900. Re
member this, and don't pay . cent
more.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

A woman looks into one glass &C
paint her face, but q man looks into
several to paint his nose.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

There was considerable smoke and
confusion at Santiago. but Admiral
ceryera has q very fair idea Of lust
what happened to his feet and Who vas
rssponsibls.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

A mans ideas Of women are formed
from experience. rather than from OBJ
servation.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18
Battered at po.toncs a. ..eoDd-cl... matte,

A bird on a woman's hat Is worth q
dozen in the bush-to the cunning
milIiner.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

"Muggins called up his first wife at the
seance last night. and what do you think
he said to herr" Goodness knows" He
told her he wished she would give his sec
ond wife her recipe for mincemeat.'
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

The bride walks into her new home.
following her husband. who goes in
backward. holding out to her sharp
knife, upon whose blade she rests her
fingers as she and he move across the
threshold The best reputed author
tiles UpoE the sociology OF North
Africa note this custom, but refrain
from explaining 1t. Il probably means
that the wife who presumes to APP
proaeh her lord more neatly than he
allows or to follow him with any un-
certain football, viii cut her fingers
The women Of Algeria are very hand
some and are Handsomely treated
They are exceptionally intelligent and
have wsSdefful dark eyes.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18

A new bridge costing $1,0OOOOO has
Just been built across the Rhine al
Bonn.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18
AT A ZULU WEDDING.
BRIDE DECKS HERSELF WITH
MUCH ODD FINERY,

Cots on q Cows Tail ''for Lack" and
Finally Il DomicIlsd In . DART and
UnvsntiiAtsd Hut-costuns Inssrsstins
and Unique
The broad ax., 1899-02-18
WOMEN OF ALGERIA.

We find a very strange custom in
Tunis and in some parts OF Algeria.
The broad ax., 1899-02-18
international Council of Women.

Moods PIlIs cure sick headaehs. . cent
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-04
Are BADLY Needed.

Next to inventing something is
knowing what to invent. Inventions
in a small way are not exhausted, as
person with no technical knowledge
is quite apt to make fortune out of
some catch-penny invention. No spe-
cial knowledge was needed by the
man who invented the bent-wire SAT
ETY. pin, out of which he made fab
ulOus fortune.
Asphalt pavements are good, but in
rainy weather become slippery and
dangerous. Wood blocks wear out,
macadam has to be renewed or it gets
ugly holes. What is wanted is pave.
ment which has the holding advant.
ages of macadam. the permanency OF
asphalt and the silence of wood. II
must be cheap.
Electricians need a perfect insulator
one that will stand heat, cold, water
air and all atmospheric conditions, be
flexible have great strength, electric
resistance and be cheap.
Wood is largely wasted. The saw
dust which accumulates from saving
is tremendous. Attempts have beef
made to utilize the waste, but with nc
extraordinary results
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-04
Are Strict in Vienna.

The Barber and Wigmakers' union
in Vienna are very stringent in their
examination before they admit any
new member to their society. Only
fully competent persons are allowed
to practice, and to prove their capa-
bilities must first show that they thor
oughly understand the disinfection of
razors, brushes. etc, used in their
craft and also how to keep the razors
sharp and use them to the best adj
vantage. Even so. the man who sue
cessfully passes the examination of
the union is required to serve an ap-
premiership for two years before he
can take a shop of his own. Women
BARRIERS are also admitted to this
Austrian union. but they are required
to apprentice themselves for three
years before they can go into business
on their own account.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-04
Telephones in Great Britain.

The financial secretary of the treas.
ury has announced in the English
house of commons that the govern-
ment has decided TO introduce compe-
tition in the telephone services of the
country. He asked for Il grant Of
$1O,OOO,OOO for Il start in order to en-
able the postoffice department to de-
velop the telephone communication
of London. In making the announce
ment Mr.. Hamburg admitted that it
was notorious fact that Great Brit
ain was far behind the United States
and other countries lin the matter of
telephone communication. The house
adopted Mr.. Hanbury's proposal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-04
MExICo's QUEEREsT CITY.
\ Place Undealed by civilization's
Rapid Pace.

Eight miles due east over the noun
tains from Catorce Station, on the
Mexican National railroad, is the city
of that name, a city along whose steep.
winding streets neither wagon nor
cart, neither stage nor bus, nor any
other wheeled vehicle, was ever known
to pass, although it has often boosted
Of population of 10000 souls.
The city takes its name from once
being the stronghold and the property
of a band of fourteen of the most dar-
Ing, desperate. dangerous and success
full robbers that ever laid tribute on
roads of Mexico. They discovered,
and for many years worked, the rich
deposits of silver that abound in this
entire section of the country-deposits,
the value of which. if current report
be true. for hundreds of years outri-
vailed the mythical riches related of
Ophir. Strange to relate. every piece
of machinery. every pound of freight.
and every passenger to and from Cat
orce Is transported today. as for CEN
turtles past. either on the backs of
men or mules.
Catorce is one of the most interest
ing places in Mexico. Here are found
the customs of Mexico in their purity,
unaffected by the influence of the
stranger. Difficult of access, the town
can be reached only by horseback or
on foot. Catorce has seldom been Wis
tied by any except those making bus
mess trips. The ride up the mountains
into the town is something, once ac-
complished, always to be remembered,
partly from its element of personal
peril, but more because of the beauty
of the landscape encountered at every
turn. CHANGING down, as you near the
journeys end. you catch a CLEAN OF
the white walls Of Los Catorce out.
lined against the green of the noun
tain side. Thousands of feet below
simmer the walls of mountain
stream. The shifting coloring of the
mountains as light and shade chase
each other over their rugged expanse
the browns and greens of the valley
below, and the hills in the hazy dis
lance are beautiful exceedingly"
The Real de Catorce is built on the
side of n ravine near the top of tho
range, and has a varying population
of from 5000 to 10000. as the mines
are paying we'll or poorly. Here are
found all varieties of silver ore, frou
carbonates to refractory ore, assayins
$4,000 to the ton. Catorce has fin,
cathedral, richly decorated, and pret
ty plaza. the only level spot in the
place. To use railroad phrase, 1t i:
combination of cut and fill, so tha
to tumble into it on one side and gu
the other would be extremely disas
trous. The streets are neatly paved
and run up and down hill, many o
them at an angle of forty-five degrees
Altogether, this is one of the show
places in Mexico.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
THE YAQUI UPRISING.


Eel Paso, Texas, Aug. 9.-Reports
from all portions of Sonora up 10 yes
terday indicate that the war With the
Yaqui Indians is confined to the urle-
diate neighborhood where the troubl
started. south and west of Torin, a
month ago.Indians engaged in the frou-
BILE are but few and do not number
more than 200. Among the renegLdes
are those who attacked the s,oi.,
house at Nogales. Sonora, on The Arr
zona line two years ago and were re-
pulsed with the aid of Americans in the
Arizona town of the same name. Hhe
killing of two Americans by rene ,ales
near Torin three weeks ago was In re-
venge for the part taken by Amcricans
in the Nogales affair. The American
miners and prospectors engaged in
washing placer gold report that the va
qu miners are returning to their mines
and are refusing TO take part with
these renegades. The Yaqu miners
when they first heard of trouble at To-
rim. all armed themselves and went to
the Yaqui valley, supposing their peo-
pie had been attacked unawares by
Mexicans. No Americans on the Yaqui
river, or along its head waters have
been molested. =,
Many untruthful reports from bor-
der points have been sent out by news
paper correspondents. Official reports
TO General Diaz are to the effect that
the renegades are being holly pursued
and will be scattered by cavalry de-
tachments in a few weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
BOSS ELEMENTS DEFEATED.
Result Of The flrsi Trial Of tho Pr'may Election
, Law al S,n Franc SEQ.

San Francisco, Aug. 9.-The first pri-
mary election under the new state law
which provides for the holding of the
various party primaries simultaneously
and under direction of the municipal
election commissioners resulted in the
complete overthrow Of what was
known as the boss element in both the
local Republican and Democratic par
tiss. The Crmmons and Kelly faction,
which has dominated local Republican
politics for years. was defeated by a
vote of four to one. the winning ticket
being led by Henry II. Scott. president
Of the Union iron works. A large ma
tority ait the primaries is also insured
for the Democratic delegates pledged
TO the denomination of Mayor j. Phe-
Ian. the ticket supposed TO be in the in
terest OF Christopher A. Buckley and
Samuel Rainey being overwhelmingly
defeated. Phean has led the cause OF
reform against the factions controlled
by Buckley and Rainay for the past
three years. The total vote cast was
$4,000. or per cent. of the average vote
at a biennial election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
ENTERTAINS AMBASSADOR CAMBON.
Diplomat About 10 leay, Newport After Weeks S
Star When Mrs. Asto discovered Him.

M. Jules Cambon. the French ambas-
sador. ami his first secretary, NJ. Thie-
baut, left Newport last night after a
very quiet visit there OF a week. No
body appears L" have known that they
were there until yesterday, when Mrs.
Astor learned OF their presence and set
about to give a dinner IN their honor.
Upon Calling, however, sihe learned
that the French ambassador was about
TO leave town. In place of a swaggsr
dinner however, Mrs. Astor decided
upon a small tea, just TO make the day
pleasant for the distinguished visitors.
whereupon she drove them TO bne golf
club, where the INFORMAL function was
held.
There were also present Reginald
Tower, charge d'affaires of the British
embassy, and Miss Morton, daughter of
former Vice President Levi e. Morton.
Cottagers deeply regretted that the
French ambassador should have so
qutstly slipped into Newport. and they
are quite chagrined to think that he re-
mained there a week without IL being
known that he was there. 1t is under
stood, however that Ii was mis- desire
that his stay should be as restful as
possible.
1t was the first visit of the ambassa-
dor there since he rendered the country
such conspicuous service in the settle
ment OF the terms of peace with Spain,
and had his presence been known sew
eral notable enterta .nments would have
been given in his honor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
GOLD SEEKERS RETURN.
1856 Brought Pack BY Steamer 10 vccda. = They
Had $500 600 In Gold.

Victoria, Aug. 9.--The steamer AM
pan has returned from Alaska with 1876
passengers and about 100000 i'm gold.
Most of the passengers were from Daw-
son.
An important piece of news was
brought by the travellers that Colonel
Steel of the mounted police denies the
report that miners will not be allowed
TO work on Sunday.
DR. Helgessen who has returned from
the Atlin district says IL Is turning out
phenomenaly well. There is n steady
stream Of gold dust into the banks
there and as a result Of commissioner
Giaham's first five days collection of
royalty 1900 ounces OF gold was re-
vcaled with some OF the principal mine
owners 10 hear from. a party OF three
Frenchmen have taken out a slab rs
inches by 10 inches OF native copper Off
an extensive ledge on the southern cx-
tremity OF Atlin lake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09

The dinner, reception and BAH given
at the new Gladstone. Narragansett
Pier, by the proprietor, Richard H..
Stearns, to Gov. elisha Dyer and his
staff last evening. was one of the
events of the season at this famous
seaside resort. Some thousand invita-
tions had been issued to meet Rhode
Islands executive. and among those in
vited were Hon. Chauncey M. Depew
and Rear Admiral Schley. u. S. N, both
of whom sent <sgrets.
The halls dining room and drawing
rooms OF the hotel were charmingly
and elaborately decorated with oak
leaves and wild flowers, while the
broad lawns were lighted by hundreds
of varl-colored fairy lights, which were
hung from the trees TO the roofs OF the
verandas In festoons. Gov. Dyer and
his party. consisting OF Adjt. Gen. Sack
EFT, Surgeon General Kenyon, Judge
Advocate General Walter Stiness. Col.
]. T.. Studley, a. ID. c., Capt Webb. a.
-. G. and Col j. H. Wetherell. A. ID. c.,
the governor being accompanied by
Mrs. Dyer and several OF his staff by
their wives, were received at the sta
ton by R. III. Stearns and j, Marion
Pollock on the arrival OF the 5:15 p. IN.
train.
The party was driven to the Glad
stone, where all its members were en-