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The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
New Form of pho.oxr.pA.

Among the exhibits at the Paris exposition was photograph, invent ed by Valdemar Poulsen, Danish en- gineer, which uses a wire-wound in stead of a wax-covered cylinder The wire is of steel, and over it, in place of the usual stylus, passes a small electro-magnet connected with a tel ephone, ,transmitter and battery. The sound waves cause variation in the intensity of the electro-magnet, and the magnet, acting upon the wire passing beneath it, leaves a perma- nent- impression upon the latter. Upon reversing the action the wire reacts on the magnet and correspond ing sounds are transmitted by the tel ephone. In order to obliterate the magnetic trace on the cylinder it is only necessary to revolve it under the magnet while this is subjected to a continuous current,
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
AN AMERICAN PEER.
Lord Fairfax Disdained His Title and Lived and Died in
 America.

A couple of months ago brief men, Fairfax, prominent citizen of Mary land. Few knew through informa- tion gleaned from the doctor that he belonged to one of the most distin- guished families of England. No man ever bore his title with less ostenta- tion, for neither he nor his elder brother, from whom he inherited the peerage, would ever take measures to have it confirmed. The settlement of the Fairfax family in the United States dates from the time of the sixth baron, although several mem bers had previously come to reside here.
 The late peer lived the life of gen. tleman farmer in the south. The only title by which he was known-was that of doctor. which he obtained as grad uate of the medical school of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania. When he was a lad he left Virginia and moved to the ceived his first education. He grad uated from Princeton, and later be- came doctor of medicine and ejcined his mother at Washington. When the war of the rebellion began his family, as southern sympathizers. found mat ters so disagreeable for them that they moved to a point near Bellsville, in Maryland. Thenceforth Dr. Fairfax, who had married the daughter of Col. Kirby. of the United States army, re- sided on the lands and modest fortune which descended to him.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
BABOO ENGLISH.
Title Given to Ornate Language of Partly Educated Natives
 of India.

Baboo English is the descriptive title given to the extremely ornate language in which many two-thirds educated natives of India express themselves. The magazines and news papers of India are full of it. One pe- riodical says of a certain lawyer's plea: His childlike simplicity fas- cinated all, and was proof against the demoralizing influences of his honor able profession" The late G. W. Stevens gives an example of baboo English in his book, "In India" It is feeble effort to express admiration for the speech of President Madam Mohan Malavayya at native con- gress.
 His speech is as mellihuous as his name. He has a sweet voice and is one of the most enthusiastically well comed of men on the congress plat form. Neither tall nor short, not stout but thin, not dark, dressed in pure white, with white robe which goes round his shoulders and ends down below the knees, Mir. Madam Mohan stands like Eiffel's tower when he ad- dresses his fellow congressman.
 He stands slanting fofward, admira- bly, preserving his center of gravity. His speeches are full of pellucid and sparkling statements and his rolling and interminable sentences travel out of his mouth in quick succession, pro- ducing thrilling impression on the audience. There is music in his voice; there is magic in his eye; and he is one of the sweet charmers of the con- gress company.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
THE BRITISH-AMERICANCO co. corcorcan Building, Opposite
 U s. Treasury. Washington, D. C.
REVOLUTION NORMAL.
South and Central Americans Never
 Pleased with Rulers.
Agftators Flourish and often Seize the Reins of GOvernneAt-RevO- lutiOnS Result in Scenes
 of Butchery.

Revolution is perennial institution in Central and South America. The southern republic that does not have its uprising once year feels that it is losing something. 1t is not always nec- essary that there should be just cause for political upheaval, but only that some general may experience a hanker- ing for the executive office, or that
 come president may wish 10 become a dictator.
 In such cases the agitator gathers following, issues a proclamation and seizes the reins of government. if he can. He kills as many of his enemies as he can, in the name of the republic, andholds sway until some other fellow comes along and ousts him. Or, if un- successful after a few skirmishes, fees the country and later is found starting revolution in some neighboring state.
 The revolutions are not joking mat ters, however, for those engaged in them. They mean business while they last and are usually attended with scenes of butchery and the utmost tyr dLA SduSS QCdl O1 trouble for the United States govern ment, too, as the upstart revoiutionist leaders usually think it :s incumbent upon them to tread upon Uncle Sam's coat tails at some stage of the game, says the Chicago Chronicle.
 Revolutions have been so frequent in Central and South America in recent years that they are looked upon by this government as a matter of course. The United States consul tefegraphs the state department that revolution has broken out. The secretary of state, with a sigh of weariness. walks over to the navy department and asks that a ship be sent to the port nearest the scene of the trouble. The navy depart ment complies, and the senior naval officer brushes up on the instructions made and provided for such cases. He knows just what he will have to do,
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
THE DELToID MUSCLE.
It Plays . Prominent Part Ia the BRsiness of the custsn
 TailorR.

Tt is a rare thing" said the talking man, relates the Washington Star, '-to find a merchant tailor who can get s perfect fit in the clothes he makes. So rare in fact that have sometimes thought that tailors. of all artisans. knew least how to do their work right. Yet the tailor, or the cutter rather, is not always to blame, for a perfectly cut garment may be often set askew by careless maker, who by crooked seam or slight departure from the line set for his needle may throw the who.e thing out of plumb. Still, good tailor ought to know when a garment fits. and should either be able to correct it's unftneSs or not let it leave the shop. Speaking of the cutting part. remem- Der an incident that occurred once at a convention of cutters held in Cincin- nati The subject for discussion was the cutting and fitting of garments and testy old Scotchman had the floor He said in effect that if coat were cut to set right upon the deItoid muscle that the wearer would always find it comfortable and we'll fitting.
 Tn fact said he, the deltoid mus cle determines the fit of a coat
 Twill the gentleman state what and where the deltoid muscle isr asked . cutter on the other side of the cham Der.
 "The Scotchman turned on him sharply.
 Sir he said, angrily. do you claim to be cutter and not know where the deltoid muscle is located? Don't you know, sir. that knowledge of the hu- man antony is as important to the tailor as it is to the surgeon? Do you expect to cut a garment to fit an object whose every line and curve you do not know? You might as we'll try to ftA plug to hole without knowing the size of the hole. No. sir, the gentleman will not state what and where the deltoid muscle is. It is your duty, sir. to know the deltoid muscle; not mine to in- struct you
 "The discussion ended there, simply because there was nobody present to carry it on, for don't believe a man in the place except the old fellow knew anything about deltoid muscles. know didn't, but as soon as got to dictionary l lookedit up. Later gave the matter some study and found that the Scotchman was right"
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
The Light of t he World,
Our Saviour in Art.

Cost nearly sl0O 900 to produce. Con- tains nearly 100 fuli-page engravings of our Saviour and His Mother by the worlds greatest painters. Trne copies of the greatest Masterpieces ill the art galleries of Europe. Every picture is as teautiful as a runrise over the hill- tops. Contains description of the paintings, biography of the painters, the names and locations of the galler- ies in Europe where the originals may be seen. Also contains Child's De partInent, including Chlld's Story of the Christ and His Mother, beautiful ly written, to fit each picture. This wonderful book, matchless in it's pur- ity and beauty, appeals to every moth- e s heart, and in every Christian home where there are children the book sells itself. Christian men and women are making money rapidly taking orders. A Christian man or woman can in this community soon make $l 900 taking or ders for Christmas presents. Mrs. " AlI0, our dSSIlL III h1d5SdCHuS0IL6, udS sold over $3,000 worth of the books in & very short time. Mrs. Sackett, our a. gent Tn New York. has sold oyer $1 800 worth offhe books in very short time. The book IS printed on velvet finished paper, beautifully bound in Cardina al Red and gold, and adorned with Gold en Roses and Lilies. It is. without doubt, the most beautiful book of this century. Write for terms quickly and get the management of that territory. You can worK on salary or commission, and when you prove your success we will promote you to the position of Manager and Correspondent, at per manent salary, to devote your time to attending to agents and the correspond ence. Wanted also State Manager to have charge of office in Leading City of the State and mango all the busin ss of the State. Send for terms. Address THE BRITISH-AME ERICAN CO.
 Corcorcan Building, Opposite
 u s. Treasury, Washington, D. C.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
Not a Wife Beater.

"Ihere," said MT. Meekton's wife, "I have won four games of cribbage and three of bezique"
 Well" answered he, "that is as it should be-"
 You haven't beaten me a single game"
 "I don't.car Henriette You know what little things set people talking. l wouldn't for the world have the reputation of wifs-beater."-Phi deiphia Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
FemnIe EIectinnearinr nnar..

The Primrose Danes of England re- sorted to an artful dodge on behalf of the conservatives at the recent elec- tion. They flooded many constituent cies with circulars that under the four years of Salisbury's administra- tion there Tad been 33,S3G more mar riages than during the previous four years under the liberal party. It is believed that the circulars had TO in- considerable effect On the campaign.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
Baked Benn sonn

To one quart baked beans ada one quart water, two slices of onion and a stalk of celery. Simmer 30 minutes. then rub through strainer and add one cupful of stewed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cream together two tablespoonfuls each Of butter and four and cook ten minutes after 1t ia added to the soup.-N. Y. PosA
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
Cranberry Frappe.

Cook a pint of cranberries in half pint of water until soft, then mash them with a silver spoon and strain through jelly bag; add one-half pint of sugar and place on the stove and stir until the sugar is dissolved; when cold add the juice of lemon; freeze to a mush and serve in sherbet glasses with turkey.-People's Home Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
Dixcontepted Tnr,x.

The number of discontented Turks must be enormous. Forty-eight thou sand have been exiled during the last II years. To these must be added those who have fled and those who are related to the exiles. During the last five years more than S4,8SS, 600 has been spent by the sultan in try ing to persuade the fugitives to re- turn.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
Clever Lad.

He-Just as was leaving your house last night your father met ne face to face.
 She-Did you bow?
 "No, ducked."-The King.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-12-29
From London to Paris.

There are five routes from London to Paris.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from DR.. d. B. Carglie,
of Washita, |. L. He writes:
Electric Bitters has cured
Mrs. Brewer Of scrofula, which
had caused her great suffering
for years. Terrible sores would
break out on her head and face.
and the best doctors could give
no help; but now her health is
excellent" Electric Bitters is
the best blood purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy for
eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulc-
ers, boils and running sores.
1t stimulates liver. kidneys aud
bowels, expels poisons, helps
digestion, builds up the
strength. Only Scots. Sold by
John Tull, Druggist. Guaran
teed.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator q
the estate of l.. ". Haynes. deceased,
all persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified 10 presen.
them to the undersigned on or before
may 18th. 1901. or this notice will be
plead in bar OF recovery. and all per
sons owing said estate are requested
20 make immediate payment.
This May 18th, 1900.
{. l.. HAYNES.
Admin str atoT.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01

final work of observation be-
gan. The eclipse was calcul-
ated in 1S+9. and arrived four
teen seconds ahead of time.
The period of totalitv arrived
at S:S6:1 Princeton time) and
lasted notquite ninety seconds.
The estimated duration of
totalitv was % seconds. SO
both these calculations were
slightly at fault. The astron-
omers predicted a corona even
more extended than that of
the Indian eclipse of 1893, and
that it would appear in a
veriety Of colors. This pre-
diction failed, for the corona
was not SO extended as usual,
and its light was dazzling
white.
FORTRESS MONROE, VA,
May %. - Thousands watched
the perfect eclipse. President
Mckinley. who came down
from Washington. thoroughly
njoyed the spectacle.
PORT JERVIS, n. Y, Nav
%. BOOSTERS all over the
village vigorously crowed while
the sun was obsCured.
CHICAGO, ILL, Nav IS
The eclipse was not seen here.
BosTON, Mass, May 2S.-
There was an overcast sky
this morning and only two
glimpses of the eclipse were
seen and both were unsatis-
factory. Darkness was very
noticeable and the stores and
trolley cars were lighted.
LONDON, May 2S.-There
were fair conditions for OBJ
serving the eclipse. 1t was
, somewhat cloudy, but at 2::47
the sun shone out brightly and
the circular shadow over the
disc was remarkably clear cut
The sun was intermitedlv ob-
sCured but observers had
ample opportunity for obtain.
ing results.
WAsHINGTON, May %.
The Weather Bureau here re.
ports clear weather for the
. eclipse observation along the
| entire part Of the totality STRIP
| which was fortvhve miles wide
from Norfolk to New Orleans
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
MCDOWELL.
G. F. Osborne Shot from Ambush by
Negro -Ramseurs Big Excursion
Telephone Connection -Postmaster's
Salary to be Raised.

1elepn0ne connection Postmaster S
Salary to be Raised.
Marion Democrat. Nav 18th.
Marion is now connected
with Old Fort and Greenlee by
telephone wires; the Marion
and Asheville Telephone Com
pany having finished the line
on Tuesday. Old Fort is being
wired and 'phones put in.
Ramseur's big excursion to
Atlanta will leave Marion on
the morning Of June Z at )
O'Clock. The fare for e round
trip is only $3.50 and Capt.
Ramseur guarantees seats to
all passengers. Special rates
have been offered by all the
Atlanta hotels. This is the
cheapest trip Of the season. A
number will 60 from this place
Postmaster Crawford re-
ceived notice from the POsta
! Department this week stating
that, in the re adj djustment Of
the business of the Marion
pOstOffice for the fiscal yea
ending March 81, 1900, it wa:
found that the gain over tht
previous year was about $500
Furthermore that the results
from this office were salts
factory in every way and tha
beginning with July |, next
the postmaster's salary would
be increased 800 per year.
G.. F. Osborne was shot an'
seriously wounded last nigh
at $3.50 o'clock by Joseph Nc
Intyre { colOred }. The shoot
ingoccurred across the Crooke'
Creek road from A. II. Parker
residence an d about fifty fee
from where Mcintyre resides
Mcintyre stepped from benin
a tree as Osborne walked alOn
the path and fired five shot
with a revolver at close range
Three Of the shots took etfec
one in the chest, one IN tn
neck below the left ear, an
one in the arm. The revOlve
was a 3S caliber. Osborne Wa
armed but had no chance
defend himself. AS he starte
back to the Parker HOus
where he boarded, his assallal
hurled stones at him. Some me
came hurrying to the scene al
the negro fled. Up to a la
? hour last night, he was yet
large. An enmity has eXlstt
between the two men for se'
I eral months and the shOOtll
g is said to be Il result. Mcll
t tyre was credited with threa
ening to kill Osborne and Il
t latter was on his way t" Il
e formers residence when Il
U cnwarllN attack was mad
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
THE SUNS ECLIPSE.
A Grand Success-Clear Weather in
the South Total at Some Points
Watched by Thousands.

OH according 10 SCneQule Mon /
day morning. The eclipse
began about half past seven
and the shadow was not en-
tirely gone until after nine
o clock.
MOrganton was not IN the
limit Of the line of totalitv and
the eclipse was a disappoint-
ment to some who expected it
to approach nearer totality.
AS 1t was. only small rim of
the sun 5 surface remained
Unaffected BY the shadow and
for a few minutes we had
what resembled somewhat a
bright moonlight night.
Considerable interest was
manifested and smoked glasses
were in great demand. Busi-
ness was practically suspend
ed while the shadow was on
and nearly everybody was out
watching the progress of the
eclipse.
We make the following ex-
tracts from kilograms to the
daily papers concerning the
eclipse:
New YORK, Nav 2S.-Mil-
lions tried to see the eclipse
here. The streets were filled
with people trying to gaze
upward but they saw heeting
clouds which became very
dense at times. Glimpses
were caught of the obscura-
tion while a slight shadow ap-
peared on the sun.
THOMASTON, GA, May %. .-
It was perfectly clear and the
eclipse was total and was a
grand success in every way.
, The whole range OF the
, phenomena was covered and
the observers have secured
magnificent results, and many
, valuable negatives are now
being developed. The men ir
charge of the spectroscOpe
say they will be able to ado
; much valuable data to the
, text books from the Ob>erva
! tions taken to-day.
WADEsBORO, n. c., May %
The eclipse was total ant
was viewed here without {
! cloud. The observers are
united in pronouncing the con
J ditlons perfect.
Never since astronomer:
began to observe eclipse:
have such elaborate prepara
2 ton, been made for the even
as for the eclipse of to-day
: Scattered all along the patti
8 Of totalitv from Virginia t
8 Alabama. are observing sta
> tions with fine instrument
and numerous astronomer
. who watc he'd every possibl
detail. Wadesboro is tn
: point selected By the mos
The Burke County news., 1900-06-01
LINCOLN.
!. Caused by a String Deaths A
r..0red Barber Shoots Hogs Killed

# .,na~ Bess, died at her home
North Brook township Sun
.r after IA long illness from
p complicated with asthma.
~. was about 10 years OF age.
There was a terrific thunder
al rain storm in the Triangle
section last Thursday night.
Od citizens say 1t was the
heaviest rainfall they had seeL
IN twenty years. During the
storm lightning struck a hog
ta. ON Mr., Rankin Cherry's
place and killed seven hogs.
Mr.. David Mauney died at
his home near Cherryville,
early yesterday morning, aged
= wears. He was one Of Gas
ion county's best citizens and
WralthieSt men. He was the
father Of w. A. and j. S. Maui
ucv, Of Kings Mountain, and
s. :. Mauney Of Cherryville.
His aged wife is very i'll and
will not long survive.
Melvin F'ite, cOlOresl, who
runs a barber shop in George :
town, and Sam Motz, colored
ONE Of his customers had a lit
tie unpleasantness Sunday
morning about their imam
hood" Flte laid down his razor,
pulled out his pistol and fired
point blank at MOtz, missing
him of course. MOtZ took to
hi, feet and Fite blazed away
at HIM as he ran and accident
ally shot him in the hand.
Alfonso, the 2-year old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. McBee
fill from the piazza Of Col. v
\. McBee's residence Friday
and was painfully hurt. His
forehead struck the edge Of {
step. \ bad cash was Gu
across his forehead, laying the
flesh open to the bone. DR.. /
f. Costner, who dressed The
wound, found it necessary t
take several stitches. The lit
tie fellow is about all rlgh
again.
MIR. NJ. NJ. Lutz was badl.
bruised up IN a runaway accl
dent near his home in Howard
Greek township Friday morn
lug. 1t seems that the hOrs'
had broken the bride blt-On
ut the kind linked in the mid
'.e. MIR. LutZ mended 1t b
-yMg the broken part togethe
with a string. Friday lie drOv
over to Reepsville and hougf
new bit, but postponed pat
ing it in until he should gt
home. When nea, his HON
lis horse became frightene
uu5 when Mr.. LutZ pulle
strongly upon the lines, til
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-11-17

en- masse to meet him with bands and
banners. When the president APP
peared there were deafening cheers,
to which he bowed and smiled ac-
Acknowledgements and then said:
MY Fellow Citizens: have not failed
to observe the verdict of Alliance given
on yesterday and l cannot refrain from
expressing to you, in passing, my very
great appreciation of this vote of encour-
agement and support from my old friends
and neighbors of Stark county. l observe
that majorities rise with prosperity and
that the American people never fail to
support the flag. I thank you and bid
you good afternoon"
At the big factory town of Salem a
vast concourse of people lined the
tracks. A huge broom draped with
yellow ribbon was carried at the head
of procession. Women struggled to
throw punches of chrysanthemums to-
ward Mrs. Mckinley. A young woman
kept crying Bryant in defiant tones,
but her voice was faint amid the din.
The screech of the factory whistles
was deafening.
President Speaks mt salem.
The president bowed his thanks and
when order was partly secured he
said:
MY Fellow Citizens: 1t has been
many years since 1 had the privilege of
meeting an audience In the city of Salem
and l assure YOU that your greeting and
welcome to-day give me very sincere
pleasure.
You are here to celebrate victory won
not by single party. but by the people
of all parties. / go back to my public
duties at the capital encouraged by your
confidence, but deeply conscious of the
grave responsibilities which your action
of yesterday imposes upon me. I can only
ask of all my countrymen their sympathy
and support in the solution of the great
problems that rest upon the United
States, and / am sure that all of US will
humbly petition the guidance of that
Divine Ruler who has never failed this
government through all Its vicissitudes
from its beginning to the present hour I
thank you and bid you good afternoon"
At Leetonia and Columbiana there
were like outbursts, crowds besieging
the presidents car. No speeches were
made, but the president reached down
and shook many hands.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-11-17
IRELAND SHOCKED.
Country Press Claims Reptiles
Were Imported by EnRIishmen.

London. Nov l2.-St. Patrick's de-
cree and the experience of nearly 1,500
years to the contrary, snakes have
been found in ireland. Two specimens
of the ring reptile have been discov-
cred at Bray. The entire country is
Mortified The serpents Immediately
paid the penalty of death and their
skins. it is said, will be kept in a ma
tional museum as curiosities. The
Irish press maintains that the reptiles
were imported by Englishmen. The
announcement has caused great stir
among the people. and especially
among those who are admirers of the
saint who, the legend says, struck his
crozier in the ground and banished all
serpents from his isle.