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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-04-04
New Sleeping Car Liue to Charleston.
Southern Railway announces estaI

Southern Railway announces estab-
lishment of additional sleeping car line
to Charleston, S. g., from Cincinnati,
Chattanooga and Atlanta via Augusta,
southbound leaving Cincinnati at sos
o. m Chattanooga at 6:45 a. m Allan
ia $40 p. m., Augusta 11:90 p. NJ; ar
irving in Charleston at m Re-
turning, leave Charleston at II p. m
arriv at Aueu.ta at 7:l5 a. N Atlanta
12:45 p N !. chattanooga $50 p. m
Cincinnati $40 N.
On this sleeping car line will be han
died Pullman sleeping cars, and this
com ple'es the excellent Sc, vice afforded
by the Southern Railway and its con-
nections to Charleston on account of
the exposition.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-04-04
EEICURSLON,RA9ES TO CHARLESTON,
Columbia, NeVberry and LaUrenS Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
Tickets OIL sale at following rates

ACCOUNT
South Carolina Interstate and west Inolan
EXPOSITION.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-04-04

Croos 4 tickets sold daily to May ST; cON'
tinnous rassage, final limit June Sd l9R.
class B tickets sold daily to May 8 ST. Co CO
tinuous passage final limit 10 days ID aouA'
'1Ci GIos; G tickets sold Tuesday and Th ursday
Of each week to May 29th, continuous passage
final limit sever Gays in addition to date OF
sale. ..,otion ad.
For schedule and further lniornatlon "o
4 reSs e. CANEN NAUGH Agent,
leSe - va Newberry, s. c.
IF LIVINGSTON. soPg Agt,
Columbia. S. c.
T. NJ. EMERSON, H. NJ. EhEh9,Oo, o.4
Traffic Manager. zen. fass. As0n''
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-04-04

I0uIubia, Newberry and Laurens Ra1lWsy,
rtin No So leaving Columbia. Union sta
lion. m at 10 am daily, connects at Clinton
with A L Railway. No. So, afording
shortest and quickest route by several hours
to Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville, st. Louis,
Chicago and all points West.
Close unectlon at Petersburg, Richmond,
Washington Portsmouth Norfolk, Columbia
savannah, Jacksonville and Atlanta, with
diverging lines.
thro1gbPullman sleeping cars between all
L. Railway 1000 mile books are good
over O., n and L. Railway; also to Waahlng-
For reduced rates, Pullman reservations,
o'0'' W.P. Seruggs, T. P. A.,
Savannah, Ca
JIM. Barr 1st v.P, 6. N.
r. e. L. Bunch, G. P. A. Portsmouth, va.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Stricken With Paralysis.

Henderson Grmett, OF this place. was
stricken with partial paralysis and COM
pletely lost the use of one arm and aide
After being treated by an eminent ply.
stefan for quite a while withoLs relief,
my wife recommended Chamberlain
Pain Balm. and after using two bottles
OF IL he is almost entirely cured Geo.
X. Mcdonald, Man, Logan County, w.
We. Several other very remarkable
cures Z. partial paralysis have been
effected by the use Of this liniment IL
Is most widely known, however as
cure for rheumatism, sprains and bI uises.
Sold by Biyins & Rhodes, druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
A FATAL ROW.
ARRAY Near Traverse city, In which
Two Men Are Killed, and One
BADLY Wounded.

Detroit, Oct. ia special TO the
Free Piess from Traverse City says:
Two Italians were killed and third
is dying as the result OF drunken
row at the camp of the II. {. l.. q
NJ. Ry.. near Suttons Bay early SUP
day. Charles Amatid and two broth
ers named Ferdinand became involved
in row. and Joe Ferdinand was
shot forr times and killed by Amatid
In the melee the other Ferdinand was
also wounded. After killing Joe Fer
dinand, Amatid turned on the sur
viving brother. The latter whipped
out knife and used il with awful
effect Amatid was stabbed 80 times
and fairly cut To pieces. The suryiy'
ing Ferdinand is in a critical condi-
tion from the wounds he received.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Wore Mems Clothing.

Chicago. m, Oct. 49,. Edith Bacon,
- year, old. daughter OF Midland
(MichD druggi~ was arrested at
Madison and Canal streets while mas
querading in mans clothes with "A
dcred her in finding work. She said.
\ crow tried To mob the officer who
arrested her On promise To resume
woman, clothing and return To her
home she was released.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

Carbonate. Ill.,. oct. "a. John Bean
one of the co.orcd driver. from r.
dorado. aud whose property was ce-
~trayed by fire during the reign Of
lavl,~-uc~- which caused GOV Natc~
60 send company Of the llIiuoi, Ma
tioual Guard To the scene. has brought
suit against saline county for dam
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
VETERANS ON THE MARCH
Annual Parade of the Grand Army
of the Republic at the Encamp-
ment in Washington.
The PRESIDENT VIEWS THE PAGEANT.
Gen. Thomas stewart, of PennsyI-
Nania, chosen tOmma nd~r i'm
tbief-Muster Roll shows 263.745
Members in Good standing-Meet
Neat in san Francisco.

Washington. Oct. 9.-Under a cloud
less sky $4,000 veterans, bearing above
them the remnants of many of the
precious flags under which they fought
10 preserve the union, marched yester-
day the length of Pennsylvania avenue.
The occasion was the thirty-sixth an
nual parade OF the Grand Army Of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
GOV. Hiss Injured.

Washington. ID. C.. oct. l3.-An acct
dent married the grand army parade.
Goy.A.T. Bliss of Michigan was thrown
from his horse near Washington circle
and suffered several bruises about the
body He was treated az the G'and
Army hospital. and later removed 20
his hotel. Ills injuries are not regard
edas serious, The horse became fright
eucd and made bolt. which uu~eated
the nNNrrnnr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
STABBED an Aged Man.

Galien. oct. Burglars broke into
the home Of John Sven. an old man
living alone in this village, and after
sandbagging and stabbing Sven in his
bed. robbed the house. securing S2s7.
SVEN was seriously injured but will
recover. He is retired farmer pos
sessed Of considerable wealth. Officers
are on the track Of the thieves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Mich igan Miners Uusy.

Owosso, Oct. 1O.-Tod Kincaid, a coal
operator for 20 years. will be in posi-
tion in a few days 10 help relieve the
coal situation. lie will be digging soft
coal from a new shaft within week.
At the Owosso coal mine the force has
been doubled and more coal is being
mined around here than ever before.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Lived in Three Centuries.

Denver. oct. Probably the oldest
voter ever registerc,sn America. with
his hair silycrcd 10y lo2 winters, John
Crump (colored appeared at the court
house and was registered as "a duly
qualified elector, while two good and
lawful citizens swore 10 the truth Of
his statement about his remarkable
age
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Cast Herself before - Train.

Britton. Oct. IA Mrs. Pierce.
wife of farmer two miles from here.
took a compound Of laudanum and
failed 10 accomplish her purpose. The
next day she went 10 the Detroit. To-
Iedo d Milwaukee railroad and jumped
in front Of train She was run over
and killed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Died In Great Agony.

Owosso. oct. l3.-John Huntley, 81
New Haven township, died from lock
jaw. induced 10y blood poisoning. The
boy was but II years old. He ran a
splinter into his foot three weeks ago.
It was not all removed. and blood pois-
nning set in. He died i'm great agony.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Fuel situation Serious.

Saginaw, oct -. The fuel situa-
lion ia Saginaw is getting serious.
Dealer have stopped taking orders
for hard coal. and there is big run
IN soft coal at $50 Il ton. Coke which
has been tricd aS substitute for
,oal. is up 10 so ton. Wood Of all
kinds has shared in the general adj
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Let ON Easily.

Willow. Oct 3D. Christian Bloom.
farmer who lives east Of this place.
was arrested on "A warrant charged
with assault aud battery for whip
ping hi, wife. His wife made the
complaint. and he. il * claimed,
threatened to whip her again If she
had him arrested. lie was held for
trial before Justice Crittenden and
fined FIVE dollars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Monnan Killed

Pennington, Oct. 10 Mrs. Miner.
Of Clarenceyille, was crossing the car
track Il that place when she was
struck 10y car and instantly killed.
II is said she was hard Of hearing
and did not see the ear coming. She
was thrown about 80 feet from the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
. .

Get free sample of Chamberlain 5
Stomach and Liver Tablets at Bivins *
Rhodes drug store They are easier
to take and more pleasant in effect than
pills. Then their use is not followed
by constipation as is often the case with
pills. Regular size, 2SC per box.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Acquitted.

Metropolis, H., Oct. like Bran
non, who has been on trial here for
killing Will Terrell last spring while
the two were working together at a
box factory, was acquitted Friday 1T
srnoon by a verdict pronouncing the
killing justifable
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Encampmcnt Closes.

Washington. Der. 1.-THE encamp-
ment of the Grand Army Of the Re
public for 1902 came 20 close Friday.
although few social gathering. may
assemble to-day. San Francisco was
chosen as the next place of meeting
and the election Of officers begun
Thursday, was completed Resolu-
tions were adopted by the encamp-
nent having in view liberal treatment
Of veterans in the matter 81 public Of
fee and pensions. The kindred bodies
TO the parent organization also
brought their several conventions to-
close. the Sons Of Veterans. Won
ans Relief Corps and other bodies
choosing officers for the ensuing year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

There was great rejoicing at strike
headquarters over the news. 1t is now
admitted by many OF the leaders that
the strike is over, but whether the min
erS will return TO work at once or wait
until the board OF arbitration makes a
decision is the all-important question
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
IIrnNN Failure.

Marshalltown. la. Oct 13.-Ewart
Brothers, OF Powesheik county. one Of
the largest stock raising firms in Iowa,
assigned for the benefit Of creditors
The liabilities are unknown, but il is
said will exceed 500, 1000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
To he Considered To-Day.

The question of acceptance Of the
arbitration plan will be discussed too
day az meeting of the district presi-
cents iu jhi, city
President Mitchell was calm and
GOO, when the news came that thc oper-
ator, at last had agreed toarbitration.
Asked whether he would order the men
back To work pending "a settlement OF
points in dispute and decision of the
board Of arbitrators, he said he would
make reply when he received the Off
cial notice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
PERE MARQUETTE
NOVEMBER 1870.

TRAINS LEAVE ALMA as FOLLOWS
For uctroit AMI Bast.... ...g.50 a. m s:l2 p n
pr Grand Rapids and We>t SAB a M. eco p. m
For Saginaw and Bay CITY,. $50 a. IN SIP p. ID.
Fur BY Raj ds and North s:23 a. M GOO p. m
w MoELLEa GenI Pass r Agent
Grand Rapids. Mich
%. d. Wi>cuEIL. As,it. ALMA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

Ly Ashley for Detroi
az l2:lO J. N.
Close connections are
made Al Owosso Juncts
with "A trains OF d., g
II * NrSy.
BEN FLETCHER T =. A.
Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
The Muster Roll.

The report Of tdit Gen. Silas II.
fowler. OF Minneapolis. shows that on
the aOth of June last the muster roll Of
the grand army contained 263.745
names Of members i'm good standing.
and that there were 6.i11 posts. The
figures as 10 membership show a net
los, since the preceding year Of 5.s04
The death loss for the year as shown
by the report is 500
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Joy ia Mining Regions.

W'Ihc-barrc Pa. oct. "a. 8 "a. M
There IS joy in the mining region over
the news from Washington. and an ac-
ccptouce bN the miners of the opera
tor-' proposition j, believed certain. all
though President Mitchell refuses to
commit himself positively on the sub-
go
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PROBE SiONAl.

LIZ A. BAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon
II. Once, opera House Block. Office hours / 80
20 $50 and TO p. m Diseases OF the eye and ear
specially.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

SUPERIOR REBEKAH LOrGE, No. iOi. |. O.
- o. + Regular meetings Friday nights
GMAKY THOMAS, y. G..
Lucia BOGART. r. \
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Gen. TOrrsnce Speaks.

Gen Torrance in his address made
touching alluSion 90 the assassination
Of President Mckinley, eulogizing in
strong terms the dead presidents char
acter and condemning in bitter Ian
guage the crime that struck him down.
He advocated the enactment Of laws
by congress which should make Ger
tain the punishment Of any person who
should make an assault on the chief
executive
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

ALMA LODGE No a3.. !. q. o. F meets every
"A Monday evening.
J ;. FINK, y. g.
W. :. BOGARTt. Il s
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

P.sUYDAM. NJ. D., Physician and Surgeon
d. ONCE opposite Church blOCk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

WIN. MOYER RELIEF CORPS No. lS3. meet
w every second and fourth Wednesday in the
month.
MRS. ADA GREIG. President
MRS MARTHA FRAKER Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

The issuance Of the statement fol-
lowed a conference at the white house,
which assembled very quickly after
MIR. Morgan and his partner Robert
Bacon, had reached Washington on a
flying trip from New York. Mr.. Nor
gan and Mr.. Bacon arrived i'm Wash
ington about ten O'Clock Monday night
in a special car over the Il. q O. rail
road. and drove at once 10 the Airing
ton hotel. They met Secretary Root
and the three gentlemen walked over
to the white house and were shown
at once TO the president room. They
remained with the president until ten
downstairs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
Elect Officers.

WaShingto on. oct. l0.-Thc greater
part of the afternoon session Of the
grand army encampment Yesterday
was devoted TO the election of national
officers. the result being as follows:
Commander in chief, Gen. Thomas j.
Stewart, Of Pennsylvania; vice com
mander in chief. William NJ. DIN, OF
Massachusetts; junior vice commander
in chief. James NJ Averill, of Georgia
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

The next move VIII be the preseuta-
tiou Of the matter 10 the miners and IL
j. probable that President Mitchell
Will bee invited TO Washington TO CON
,uIt the president. 1t is believed here
that Lc viii at once accept IN. propo.
ifi,r
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-Fitz James Lodg,
~ No. IS. X. Of +. hold its regular meeting,
every alternate Friday night
OTTO SANDERHoFF, G. g.
JOHN KNoERTZER. X. Of K. & =
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
TOLEDO SAGINAW x MUsKEeoN R'Y.

Leave Ashley.
8 30 Il. II for MuskegOu
2;5O y m for Muskegou
JNo. W. LORD.
Traffic Manager.
Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
The Agreement.

The operators have agreed 10 the APP
pointment of a commission 10 he APP
pointed by the president of the niteo
States, 10 whom shall be referred all
quest ions at issue between the c"mpa-
MES and their own employees. whether
they belong To "A union or not, ana the
decision OF the commission shall be
accepted by the operators. The com
mission il TO consist Of an army or
navy engineer officer; an expert MIN
ing engineer not connected with the
coal mining properties; one 81 the
Judges OF the United States courts OF
the eastern district OF Pennsylvania,
man of prominence. eminent a. "a 500
biologist. and a man who 10y active
participation in mining and selling Goa.
is familiar with the physical and com
mercial features of the business. The
operators also make a part of their
preparation that the miners shall re-
turn TO work "a soon as the commits
sion is constituted and cease all in
reference with uouunion men. The
commission TO name a date when It's
findings shall be effective and 10 gov
crn conditions Of employment between
tire companies and their own employees
for at least three years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
agreement Made in New York.

The proposition of the coal operators
was a result of the visit Of Secretary
Root 20 New York and his conference
with Mr. Morgan ON Saturday. Mr..
Morgan az that time expressed keen
interest in the situation and "a desire
TO bring about an adjustment if pos
siblc. Following this talk with Sec
rotary Root. there was a conference
ID New York Monday at which the
proposition of the coal operators was
agreed TO. and Mr. Morgan was dele
gated 10 bring it TO the president, in
the belief that such would be the cour-
tcou- course and the best way Of pro-
mu eating the offer of settlement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

Il O. T. M Regular reviews OF Alma Tent
N. No. SSi are held every alternate Wedue sday
night H. X of y. Hall. Visiting mem
berr OF the Orderare welcome.
+. ROLLS Com.
W. :. BoGART. K. *
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
END Of STRIKE IN SIGHT.
Mine Owners and Railway Presi-
dents Announce Their Will
ingness to Arbitrate.
THE PRESIDENT TO NAME THE BOARD.
Morgan Visits the White House and
the Preiiminsries 10 settlement
Are Arranged - Relief That the
Miners VIII Vote To Accept the
Proposition Made.

Washington, Oct. l4.-By authority
of j. T.. Morgan who, with his partner,
Robert Bacon, and Secretary Root,
were in conference with President
Roosevelt at the temporary white
house for an hour and a half Monday
night, statement was given out
at an early hour this morning.
by Secretary Cortelyou, in which the
presidents of the coal carrying rail-
roads and mine operators propose "A
commission Of five persons 10 adjust
the differences and settle the coal
strike in the anthracite coal helds OF
Penns ylvania. The proposition Is be-
lieved by the administration 10 be- sat
isfactory to the miners "a il covers the
proposition made by President
Mitchell, Of the United Mine Workers
union, with additional condition..
which il is believed the miners VII! ac-
cept. The agreement j. as follows;
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

Republic. President Roosevelt in
spite Of his injured leg, insisted upon
leaving the house and saw part Of the
pageant. ~ night the veterans held
camp fires in the big tents in the White
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

A LIMA ENCAMPMENT. No. s., J. O o. F
n meet every alternate Wednesday.
j. DEAN Chicf Patriarch.
W =. BOGART, scribe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

- A. R-Wuliam Meyer Post, No. 1872 Depart.
VI. meut OF Michigan. g. A. r., meet on I'd Sat
urday OF each month al 90 y. II. and on the Al
Saturday Of each month AT 300 p. m.
LAFAYETTE rEvENS. Commander
JOHN GREIG, AdJutaut.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

LIMA CHAPTER. o. Z. :. No. 48-Regulai
"A meetings on the hrst Friday OF each month.
MRS HANNAH HALL. W Matron
Mrs EVA Gill Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

LIMA LODGE F. X 4. VI Regular meeting,
"A on Tuesday night on or before full moon.
II. +. MENEltS, W. NJ
NJ. POLLASKY, secy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

ALMA LODGE. :. o. A, No Regular
n meetings on Thursday nights
wv, Hart, y. ;. l..
RALPH.M ONTIGEL, X $
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
LODGES

LIMA Chapter, No. 123, r. A, NJ. Regular meet.
"A ings on Monday night on or after full moon
b. 5. WEBB, II p.
g. :. You've, Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

4 O. 7 - Alma Hive No b Meets alter
u. nate Friday afternoons 2 O'Clock X OF T.
hail. Visitors always welcor led.
Mrs. matte r. OpDYKE. l. g..
Mus. A DA GREIG. X. X.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

I .. + Court Aima.No. as Holds it, regu
K armeetiur- iu The vs. r. g. Hall Nermculir
Block, on thc second Thursday Zoo each month al
p. IN. local time. Visitors welcome
CHAs. MORDEN, q. X. CLARK BEEBE Il :.
pATHBoNE SISTERS. ROYAL Temple 80.
III ~, meets every alternate WedneS day
night I'm Is OF r. Hail
HNRTErrA MILLER, VI + c.
MINNIE SMITH ". ufC
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17
SOCIETIES.

DRESBYTERIAN CHU RCH-Moning service
Il 1890: sunday school 1890. Evening service
BOD m. REV ". h SPENCER, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-17

ID r ERWIN, Veterinary Surgeon Graduate
H. OF Ontario Veterinary College, toronto,
Canada will promptly attend 10 all diseases OF
the domest icated animals al reasonable Price
Horses teeth EXAMINED free once, virgin
House Livery Barn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-08

Originality was evidently not one OF
the stroug points OF the godfathers of
public Houses. rs the majority OF
names are borne by any number from
two 10 dozen or more premises.
Where. howyyor they have determined
To get something fresh they have I'M
dcubtCG.y d0ae so. The Antigalllcan.
Bag Ct Nails. Blade Zone. Bombay
Grab. David and Harp. Experienced
Fowler. Frying Fan, Grave Maurice,
Greenland Fishery Rent Day. Sash
and coca Tree. CA Blind Beggar and
Ticket Porter are all names 10 be
found within the metropolis. as well rs
the lntSricahle combinations Of Cock
and Hap Five Bells and Bladebone,
French Horn arl Art'choke. Crown
md Can. Bel and Macbrrcl Cock and
Neptune. Joiiv Sailors and Little Bil.
let. ship ana Rte 'all ship and
Shovel sun anl Thirteen Cantons and
the KINGS l,ead and Eight Bells
Lastly. tlrr are three North Poles
two Worlds Ends. a Finish and o
FINAL tonlcu Nail
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-08
snnIIs Are oneer Crentnrea.

The snail is found everywhere. 1892
species being known. serving In France
as an important item OF diet and In
this country an attractive inhabltant
OF the fernery. Some OF the large trop.
ical snails, as bulimas. form nests OF
leaves, their eggs being as large as a
pigeons.
The snail Is extremely skillful In
mending It's shell, and some curious OK
perlments may be tried with them.
Thus | have seen helix OF yellow
species attached 10 another shell OF Il
reddish hue by cutting OF the top whlrl
Of the latter. when the snail will pro
coed to weld the two shells together
and occupy BOTH using the addition as
door and possibly wondering at this
sudden extension OF Its house.
In the winter some OF the snails hl-
bernate or lie dormant until warm
weather. just as the snakes do I'm Calf
fornia. a snail Of the Philippine Is
lands has faculty OF throwing OF It's
tail when seized. This IL also true OF
q West Indian variety-stenophus
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-08
The Inst GIndiator,nI COMBAT.

Gladiatorial games were prohibited
by an edict OF the Emperor Constan.
tine In a. ID. J25. but from some cause
probably the loudly expressed disap
probation OF the people. the edict was
allowed TO fall into disuse. and It's pen
altles were never visited on its VIC
lators. During the reign OF Honorus
the defeat NJ the Goths In Italy was
celebrated by games. but I'm the midst
OF the fights In the amphlthcater OF
Vespasian monk named Telemachus
found his way into the arena and part.
ell the combatants with large pro.
cesslonal cross.
The populace swarmed over the bar.
ricadcs and tore the monk To pieces.
but the moral effect OF the heroic act
was permanent. and In A. -. i0i an
imperial edict abolished rladatorlal
sports In the coliseum aud shortly aft.
er throughout tie Roman empire. The
fight stopped by Telemachus was the
last In Tie Coliseum. and that structure
IL now consecEted TO the honor OF
TelenachuS ana Christian martyrs
who persisted "a the prosecutions b:
Nero and other Cnipcrors.