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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-08-30
The stalest Bread.

Sufferers from indigestion are ad-
vised to eat stale bread, the staler the
better, they are told. There is in the
museum at Naples some bread which
ought to be stale enough for anybody.
1t was baked one day in August, 70,
A. d., in one Of the curious ovens still
to be seen at Pompeii. More than 1a
centuries, therefore. have elapsed
since it was drawn "all hot" and indi.
gestable from the oven. So it may
claim to be the Oldest bread in the
world. You may see it in glass case
on the upper floor Of the museum.
There are several loaves of it, one still
bearing the impress of the baker's 8
name.
In shape and size they resemble the
small eostssa loavas ef England; but
not in appearance, for they are as
black as charcoal, which, in fact, they
closely resembled. This was not their
original color; but have become car
BOMBED, and if eaten would probsbly
remind one of charcoal biscuits.
When new they may have weighed
about couple Of pounds each, and
were most likely raised with leaven, as
is most Of the bread in Oriental coun.
tries at the present time.
The popular idea that Pompeii was
destroyed by lava is a fallacious one.
If lava stream had descended upon
the city tbs bread snd everything in
the place would have been utterly de-
stroyed. Ponpeii was really buried
under ashes and 6ne cinders, called BY
the Italians lapilli. On that dreadful
day in August, when the great erup-
tion Of Vesuvius took place, showers
Of fine ashes fell upon the doomed
city, then showers Of lapilli, chen
more ashes, and more lapilli, until
Pompeii was covered over to depth
Of 10 and even 20 feet.
Other combustibles besides the
bread were preserved, and may now be
seen in the same room in the museum.
There are various kinds Of grain.
fruits, vegetables and even pieces Of
meat. Most interesting is dish Of
walnuts, some cracked ready for eating
others whole. Though carbonizcd,
like all the other oatables, they have
preserved their characteristic wrinkles
and lines.
There are figs, too, and pears, the
former rather shriveled, as one would
expect after all these years, tho latter
certainly no longer "juicy." But per-
haps the most interesting relic in the
room is honeycomb, every cell Of
which can be distinctly made out. It
is 30 we'll preserved that it is hard to
realize that the comb is no longer wax
nor the honey honey.
A piece Of comb seems TO have been
cut out, and one can imagine some
young Pompeiian having helped him.
self to it and sitting down to eat it,
when he had to jump up and fly for
his life. One canrot help wondering
what became Of the piece-whether the
young Fellow took it with him and ate
Il as he ran, or whether he lefs il on
HE plata. intending 20 return for il
when the eruption Was over.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-08-30
Thirst or Plants.


Haberlandt has calculated that an
acre cf rye, during it's growth and
development, absorbs 334 tons Of water,
oats require $40 tons and wheat 4S9.
The water, sucked or pumped up by
the roots from the soil, traverses the
tissues Of the plant, depositing nutri-
ment therein, aud finally is evaporaied
by the leaves. This process is called
Transportation. AS the soil furnishes
the supply Of water, that supply. in
order that the plant can develop itself
normally, ought to equal at least the
volume ofwater given off by the leaves.
Should this equilibrium be broken the
leaves droop, become dried, aud fall.
Not only does the plant lanquish du-
ring an insufficient supply of water,
but the energy Of its green matter cells
decreases. The assimilation Of carbon
ceases aud the growth Of the plant is
stopped. It is the same in rearing stock.
II badly fed the animal will be stunted.
The Transportation OF the plant is ten
times greater in presence OF full light
than in obsourity, and during dull,
cloudy weather the Transportation is
onashalf less than under the direct
action Of tke, sdlGr rays. Judge. then..
OF the saRefinE Eof segetstion Wlen rain
10 absent aud Che sunlight continuous.
Deherian has traced the rootlees OF
wheat 70 a,depth Of eighty inches in The.
soil. s!s31 d.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-08-30

Irritating stings, bites, scratches,
wodnds and outs sooshed and healed
BY DeWitt.s Witch Hazel Sslve-,.a
sure and safe applicatio. for tortured
tiesh. Beware Of copnterfeits, Evans
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-08-30
fWoman ,pho tkint thev, 4 ,,snrlS y,

- Women who think they would
like to be Queen of England may be
somewhat conscled when they lsarn os
tho immense amount of hard work
which 10 tie lotiofs sVictoria. 10 take
an .szample. the Queen during the last
year has baen obliged u aigu hernamo
|tpersonally 70 more than :6e, 600 docs
nuaenss
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on.
He can drebs himself without assis
tsnce, putting on his shoes and stock
ings as carefully as an orderly boy, at
meal times carrying his chair to the
table and sitting up like regularly
recognized member Of the family, eat
ing his meals decorously aad daintily,
with his napkin tucked under his
chin, and behaving, in short, with the
best Of table manners.
At night Sambo will sedately re-
move his clothing and climb into the
little white enameled bedstead pro.
eided for him, cover himself s=ith the
bedclothes and dream blissfully Of his
happy emancipation from the igno,
rance Of his ancestors.
Sambo breakfasts, lunches and dine.
on the food that Mr. Buck and his
family eat. He relishes vegetables
cooked in any manner, aud all kind.
OF bread, pie, cake, cheese, and
strangest Of all, he has learned to eai
meat and grown very fond OF IL. Nat
uralists assert that the orang -outana
lsa vegetarian, but Sambo has never
he'd days illness since he has par
taken Of q meat dietA All food giver
to him 4is prepared in the same man
ner as that intended for the family.
The most interesting experiment i,
Il the attssaps that Mr.. Buck 10 maxim,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

In reply to us the question of the
typewriter manufacturers the same as
with the bicycle manufacturers" l beg
To prove to any person who may be in
vestigating the purchase of a Typewriter
machine that there Is no necessity for
them any longer to pay 500 for type
writer machine.
Years ago some people thought that
there was no way for new manufacturer
ia compete with an old one, but now-a-
DAVIS it is understood that the newer the
thev have to do skilled workmanship
With and they can afford to manufa eture
goods at small marginal profits
For this reason a new company at
Newark n. j., has established itself In
four square blocks. four stories high,
with a full equipment for the purpose Of
Manufacturing the famous, new Manhat-
The Manhattan Typewriter has com
menced to lead the world, and it will re-
man capital of s1S, 900, 900 is backing the
works of the Manhattan Typewriter Co.
The Manhattan Typewriter is fitted
with a rotary escapement which produce
es a light rapid action, and 1t is similar
in size and material TO that on the stand
until the first Of January, after which the
The Manhattan Typewriter is sold by L.
Myers, NJ. E.. the Worcester county
agent, at room 1871 State Mutual building.
We do repairing in all its branches. sup
plies, desks Of all kinds for sale.
Remember the place; ROOM 731 STATE
MUTUAL BUILDING. TELEPHONE
7S7-5,-Adv.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Chieveley early this morning, intend
ing to assail the Boer positions, which
were known to be very strong to the
westward and northwest of Colenso.
During the two preceding days the
Beers had allowed themselves to be
bombarded without understanding to
reply with a single shot
They further gave half an hours
opening this morning without an ex-
change when. suddenly, they belched
out stream of fire from ali their en-
trenchments. besides opening a fearful
cannonade with all their quick f1rers
field and siege guns, which were posted
from end to end of their positions.
When their presence and actual posi-
tions had been determined, the British
naval brigade commenced Smelling all
the idges north of the town with
marvellous accuracy. At this time the
artillery attached to Gen. Harris divi-
sion was busy among the entrench-
ments on the hills on the British left
under cover of which the Irish infantry
brigade marched out in extended order
to cross the river and attack.
Undoubtedly aiming at this battery
the Beers sent several shells near the
ambulance train, which was forced to
change its position. While this was
occurring the field artillery on the
right was busy Smelling the ridges OF
the Beers left flank, their excellent
practice attracting the attention of the
Beers, who retaliated with a seathine
fire, almost demolishing all the guns
and stampeding the gun carriage and
timber horses
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Manila, Dec. 10.-Gen. Henry w.
Lawtor was killed at San Mateo this
morning. He was standing in front of
his troops, was shot in the breast and
died Immediately.
Gen. Lawton left home Monday night,
having returned from his northern OPP
erations Saturday, to lead an expedi-
ton through Mariquina valley, which
has been an insurgent stronghold
throughout the war. The valley has
several times been invaded. but never
held by the American. Gen. Geronimo
was supposed to have there the largest
organized force north of Manila, and
Gen. Otis wished to garrison Mariqui-
ma. The night was one of the worst
of the season. A terrific rain had be-
gun and is still continuing.
Accompanied by his staff and Troop l
Fourth cavalry, Gen. Lawton set out al
9 O'Clock, in advance of the main force
consisting of the Eleventh cavalry ant
one battalion, each of the Twentieth
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
MABINI HOPEFUL
Filipino Leader Says Liberal
Government Will Bring Peace
and Happiness
STERN RULE WILL LEAD
TO Renewed WAR
Claims That Lack of Food and
Ammunition Caused the
TagaIog Defeat

Manila, Dec 10 (4.15 p. m.)-Mabini,
formerly member of the Filipino cab
met, and considered the strongest and
brainiest follower of the instruction,
said to a correspondent of the Associ-
ated Press at Manila, today:
1.-THE future peace of the Philippines
depends entirely upon the form of gov
eminent the Americans establish. We
are vanquished because we lacked food
and munitions and mismanaged our
affairs. But the spirit of independ-
ence is craving recognition. The indi-
viduality of the Filipino people still
lives. If the government eventually es-
tablished here is liberal, secure and
free, the satisfaction and contentment
of the people will result, and then there
will be no trouble. If it is otherwise,
the people will be dissatisfied and will
materially and mentally sympathize
with and aid the revolutionary move
ment which will surely occur sooner
or later Without the peoples sup
port. such movement is impossible.
\ Everything depends on what the
Americans do. The subsequent guer-
rllla warfare Will pc easily terminated
if the people do not support it, which
they will not DO IL they 6re satisfied.
Otherwise, it is possible to prolong it
indefinitely. I believe the Filipino peo-
pie should be consulted as to the ma
ture and details of the government to
be established. If the war results in
the recognition of our desires, rights
and necessities as a people to be gov
erned, it will not have been in VAIN
Mabini spoke unofficially, expressing
his own opinions The Panay insur-
gents are being driven out of the island
by Gen. Hughes, and are passing to
Negros, where they are creating
trouble Two hundred recent arrivals
there from Panay ambushed Lieut.. A.
c. Ledyard with a party of 10 men
of the Sixth infantry. 1t was in this
fight that Lieut., Ledyard was killed
falling in the second volley. Col
Smith, governor of Negroes, has been
obliged to arrest several prominent ma
tives on charges of conspiracy. The
native municipal constabulary in three
towns recently mutinied and went into
the mountains; but the native soldiery
arrested the men,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
NEGR0S UPRISING
THE JUNTA'S WORK
Hong Kong Agents Responsible
For the Recent 0utburst of
the Natives

Washington, Dec. 19.-Gen. Otis today
cabled as follows:
Manila, Dec. 49,
Information from Hong Kong and
Negroes shows that the late Negroes up
rising was work of Hong Kong junta
Three Junta agents visited Negroes in
the latter part of November and took
in 300 Tagalos from Panay and much
junta literature, which they circulated.
They announced great victories in
Luzon, that insurgent independence
would be recognized soon by the United
States and warned Negros of punish
ment in store and directed an uprising
throughout the island for December 2
The result was gathering of few
hundred of the ignorant masses and
robbers and consequent fright of the
better element Gen. Smith has imposed
on the towns concerned fine to be
paid into the general treasury. He re-
ports the guilt of two priests, and says
American clergymen are needed. Negros
would be easily controlled If left to it
self, but fears Tagalo vengeance when
Aguinaldo fully establishes himself by
driving the Americans out of Luzon.
The most improbable statements are
believed by ignorant natives.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
MERCILESS LOCOMOTIVE
GROUND OUT LIFE
STRANGER Believed to Be Charles Sullivan of Clinton Struck on
Bridge in Qunsigamond Vage-Both Legs Cut Off Below the
Knee and Skull Badly Fractured

cause death, as the entire brain was
laid open.
DR.. Shaw is of the opinion that the
man must have been almost across the
bridge when he was struck by the en-
CINE, and was thrown against one of
the rails. His body lay outside the
rails, and both legs were inside.
At Athy's, where the body was taken,
two pay envelopes made out to Charles
Sullivan, were found in his pocket
One of them was for $3S. 25 and the 9TH
er for rs cents. Some money had been
deducted from the first but the amount
was not legible. bill for medical
services rendered by DR.. ]. ]. Goodwin
of Clinton was also found. The amount
was 81. so and had been paid on Nov.
10, when the bill was made out. An
other bill for 1911 for board, made out
by Joseph Monson, was also found.
Two small memorandum books, given
away by McQuaid Brothers, haber-
dashers at 70 High street, Clinton, were
found in one of his pockets. In both
were identification cards, but neither
had been filled out.
While the police have not positively
identified him as Charles Sullivan,
there is little doubt in their minds but
what he is the man. He had on two
suits of underclothes, two pairs of
pants, heavy shirt, vest, outside
coat and heavy canvas coat. He also
wore a black derby hat. He is a man
about 35 years old has brown hair, red
mustache and was about feet and 10
inches high He wore heavy shoes and
his hands showed that he had recently
been working at heavy work, as they
were calloused.
The body will be held for identifica-
ton at the undertaking rooms, and the
police will make inquiries about him
in Clinton today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

London, Dec 19.-Only the most opti-
mistic give any credit to the rumors
that Gen. Butler had crossed the Tugela
river, and even they speedily realized
that it was incredible that the war office
would refrain from the immediate pub
LEGATION of news of such Importance.
There is also no continuation OF the
statement that Gen. Methuen's line of
Communication has been cut, though
there is a probability of such an event
occurring at any moment.
The latest news from Ger. Methuen,
ton appeared to be complete impasse.
The Beers were gathering reinforce
ments on both his TANKS, but it was be
lieved they would be unable to attack
the British position.
On the other hand, it was regarded as
impossible for the British to turn the
Beers flank, which was resting on the
river to the east and rapidly approach
ing the river to the west. The Boer lines
of entertainments are continuous and
have rapid connection at many points.
From elsewhere at the front there is
absolutely nothing to throw additional
light on the situation. The newspapers
are full of stories showing the unanim-
ity with which the volunteers and yeo-
many are responding to the call to
arms.
Lord Gresham, commanding officer
of the Royal Buckinghamshire yeo-
many, is to command the force of 5000
yeomar which he has been author
lied to organize for service in South
Africa. Earl Dudley and other titled
officers will accompany him.
Some of the papers express consider
able misgivings at troops going from
India to South Africa. They think the
risks too great and that it may lead
to two continents being ablaze instead
of one.
The most ample recognition is given
in the press to the great outburst of
loyalty in Canada, and the remarks of
Sir Wilfred Laurier, the premier, and
the cabinet as representatives of both
British and French sections, are spe-
cially welcomed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Charles Sullivan, laborer, who has
lately been employed in Clinton, was
killed last night at the bridge near
the Quinsigamond works of the Ameri-
can Steel and Wire Company, by the
7,55 train on the Providence division Of
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad His body was not
found until almost an hour later, by
Matthew Power boy living near by,
who happened to be crossing the bridge
on his way home. He notified Will
liam Kennedy, and Mr.. Kennedy called
up station 1, and notified Lieut.. James
T. Johnson of the accident.
The police ambulance, with Driver
Michael Kennedy, Officer Arthur F.
Roach and Ambulance Surgeon Albert
Shaw was sent after the body. DR..
Shaw saw that the man had been dead
for some time, and ordered the body
taken to Athys undertaking rooms,
where 1t was prepared for burial.
sullivan was seen around the bridge
earlier in the evening, and was talk
ing with the gate tender at the cross
ING on Millbury street, short distance
from the bridge, for several minutes.
ue did not seen to be Respondent at
fine time. and after remarking on the
weather, walked off. 1t is evident that
he walked up along the bridge, which
is very narrow, and was struck by the
trair. His body was found more than
half way across the bridge from the
crossing, and poth
LEGS WERE SEVERED BELOW
THE KNEE.
His head was badly lacerated, and
a long, diagonal cut across the skull
would in itself have been enough to
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
WINSLOW AGAIN.
Boston Man Breaks Loose With
Another Pronunciamento
Against Imperialism
QUOTES DECLARATION
OF INDEPENDENCE
JefferSOn'S Words May Be the
Ants Sole Platform in Cam
paign

Boston, Dec. 19-Erving Winslow,
who signed himself as eastern secretary
of the American Anti-Imperialist
league, today issued the following
statement:
The result of a non-partisan eongres-
sional conference in Washington, on
the evening of Dec. s, with the repre-
sentatives Of the Anti-Imperialist
league, was the formation of a point
committee. which drew up the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved, first, that the words of
the declaration of independence, We
hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal; that
they are endowed by their Creator with
certain inalienable rights, that among
these are life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness. That to secure these
rights, governments are instituted
among men, deriving their just powers
from the consent of the governed
That whenever any form of govern
ment becomes destructive to these
ends, it is the right of the people to
alter or abolish it, and to institute new
government laying it's foundation on
such principles and organizing it's pow
eI III SUCH IOTIu DIS 10 lneIn Sndll seem
most likely to affect their safety and
happiness, be our platform
Second, that under the constitution
of the United States, the federal gov
eminent has no power to rule over
colonial dependencies, but is restricted
in its operations to states as integral
parts of of the Union and territories
intended for future states.
Third, that the extension of our
commerce has not been and can not be
dependant upon the adoption of policy
of Imperialism involving the subjuga-
ton and annexation of Asiatic colonies,
but would in the end be hindered by
such policy.
Fourth, that we are opposed to the
retention of the Philippine islands by
the United States; and we assure the
Filipinos of our purpose to consent to
their independence as soon as a stable
government shall be established by
them; and toward the prompt estab-
lishment of such government we pledge
our friendly assistance"
Secretary Winslow says the resolu-
tior has been presented in the Senate
and will come before the House Sup
port from other members of both par
ties has been pledged to it and it may
probably be the single plank of the
league platform for 1900.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
BOSTONIANS OPPOSE
FREE MASONRY
In Large Meeting Speakers Attack Masons, Iesuts Momons
and Greek Letter SoCeesA said to Be in Same Class
Ministers DenounCe Secrecy

Boston, Dec. ia movement to OPP
pose Free Masonry and other secret So
cieties was held today Rev. 7. NJ.
Foster presided, and about 100 people
were in attendance After devotional
exercises. the president opened the pro-
ceedings with an address. in the course
of which he maintained that young
men had met their death while being
initiated into membership of one or
another of the Greek letter societies.
The speaker mentioned the Mormon
church as a secret organization which
was able to control the political cleo
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
MUST BE TRIED SEPARATELY
Court Ruling in the Seery Murder
Case in Dedham

Dedham, Dec. 19.-The evidence in
charged with the murder of their
mother. was concluded today, and
counsel for John Seery made his closing
plea for his client. The court ruled
that both defendants could not be found
guilty of the criminal assault, which
the government asserts, was the direct
cause of death, but that in order to
insure a conviction, it must be proven
against either one or the other of
them. The court adjourned until to-
morrow morning when arguments will
be concluded, and the case given to the
Jury
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

near. His staff officers called Gen. Law
toms attention to the danger he was
in; but he only laughed with his usual
contempt for bullets. Suddenly he ex-
claimed, Il am shot," clenched his
hands in desperate effort to stand
erect, and fell into the arms of a staff
officer
DIES AMID VICTORY.
Orderlies rushed across the field for
the surgeons, who dashed up immedi-
ately; but their efforts were useless
The body was taken to a clump of
bushes and laid on a stretcher. the IA
miliar white helmet covering the face
of the dead general.
Almost at this moment the cheers
of the American troops rushing into
San Mateo. were mingling with the rifle
volleys. After the fight six stalwart
cavalry men forded the river to the
town, carrying the litter on their shout
ders the staff preceding with the col
ors and g cavalry escort following The
troops filed bareheaded through the
building, where the body laid; and
many a tear fell from the eyes of men
who had long followed the intrepid
| Lawton The entire command was
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
HART GAINS ON RECOUNT
Republican Mans Plurality Rails
ed Three Hundred

Boston, Dec. 19.-The recount of the
vote cast for mayor and street commits
sioner IN the municipal election here,
republican for mayor, has net gain
of 2S7 votes, and Edward Presho, re-
publican, for street commissioner, gains
2O4. The figures show plurality for
Hart over Gen. p. A. Collins, the dem
ocratic candidate, of 2371, and a ma
jority oi 376 for Presho over John H
Duane, democrat.