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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Largest Typewriter.

An English type writer company once made a special machine for Ii Hung Chang. It was necessary 10 construct a machine much more elaborate than the ordinary instru- ment, owing to the strange characters of the Chinese tongue and this typewriter was fitted with eighteen hundred characters, each of which had to be engraved by hand Naturally, thls wonderful instrument created 6 great impression on being introduced at Pekin. and it evidently suggested to the speculative mind of the Chinese the Idea of forming company for the sale of Chinese type writers. One bold individual went to London with the project. He asserted that 1t would he possible to write kind of Chi nese shorthand with as few as 250 characters (about three times the number used on the ordinary machine), but the instrument would be about three times the usual size. and the price was to be 5000 In spite of the Chi naman's conviction that there would be ready sale n the Celestial Empire, neither the typewriter firms nor the British capital ists cared to have anything to do with so risky venture. u Hung Changs ma chine Is still probably the only machine which writes Chinese characters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Students Novel Mission.

Three students of the University of Paris are about 10 take Journey round the world, the funds for that purpose having been pre- sented to the university by NJ. A. Kahn. They are tGking this journey not merely for their own pleasure, but for the purpose of studying foreign institutions and of writing an account of the countries which they in- tend to visit. This account of their travels will be delivered to the authorities of the Sor- bonne on their return to France.
 Each student is allowed $3.000 for ex- penses, and the university Intends to send two or three students on this novel mission every year. Only those students will be eligible who can speak at least one foreign language In addition to French. In order that their work of investigation may be facilitated the young tourists will take with them letters of introduction to the French representa- tiyes In foreign countries, and they are expected to complete their memor- able journey within eighteen months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Town of DOllmakerS.

The picturesque town of Monteeuii, In France, is almost entirely ven up to the manufacture of dolls. Nearly every ir l. tant is engaged in the work, so that the town has the appearance of an immense toy shop. First, "the biscuit" from which the heads of the dolls are made, is compounded of lime and earth, which Is mixed and posed til 1t attalns ,ae desired consistency. It Is then steeped and strained, washed and fi- tered over and over again, till 1t finally emerges from these pr. eesses white and pure.
 This mixture is then poured Into m6uids, of which the variety is almost endless, nd when dry the embryo heads are handed over to women who insert the eyes and attach the ears. They are then baked for two uays in large ovens capable of holding Eear!y thirty thousand heads. The heads are now polished with sandpaper and tinted. after which the artists take them In hand and color them, painting eyebrows, eyelashes ana lips. The coiors are finally fixed by another ,ro- cess of baking before the heads are ready lo be affixed to the bodies to be delight cnd solace to children all over the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
CuriOuSitieS of Cut Glass.

The process of glass cutting requires great skill and care. A design Is first lightly copied on the glass and the cutters take It Tn hand. A fine stream of sand and water rails continuously on a rapidly revolving steel wheel. To this the glass Is applied and the cutting Is rea,y accomplished by the friction which the sand sets up, Then another workman with another steel wheel and plain water brings the cutting up to sharper edge. A third workman with q soft wooden tool takes off the cloudiness caused by the friction of the steel. fourth polishes the glass, fifth with preparatio of oxide of tin gives to 1t that lridescent lustre which makes us value cut glass so highly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Invention of Billiards.

Billiards is comparatively modern game According to some letters discoY- cred in the British Museum, the game was invented by a London pawnbroker named William Kew. One day, to amnse himseit he took the three round balls which were the emblems of hls trade. and placing them on his counter began to hit them about with the yard measure.
 He became quite interested in his new game and soon gained great skill in making one ball glance off the other. He invited lis friends to join him in the game. which they named "Blll's yard,' md which was soon shortened Into billiards.
 But the instrument used to knock the balls about was q yard measure, and so to get out of the difficulty they called It after the name of the awnbroker-a Kew, which in course of time became cue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Plus Lucky Number.

In a letter to n Catholic review. published la Italy. French oculist points out that the number nlne has on several occasions played fortunate part In the life of Pope Plus K, and hence he maintains that 1t must be regarded as his lucky number.
 The Pope, he points out, was priest for nine years, bishop for nine years, pa- triarch Tor nine years. and was crowned Pontii, on August Q. Moreover In his fam fly name-Sarto--and the word Pope there are nine letters, and there is the same num- Der In his official title-Pio decimo (Pius X.)
 Incidentally, it Is worthy of note that the ancient Kabalists regarded the number nine as peculiarly the symbol of things religious and intellectual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Primitive Firemaker.

Everybody has heard of making fire by rub blng two sticks together. but few have any notion as to how 1t Is accomplished. There are various methods practiced by savages In different parts of the world, and one of them is shown in the accompanying pie ture. The man. q California Indian, Is twirllng a stick rapidly between the palms of his hands By and by the friction of the end of the stick will ignite the par tlcles ground off from another piece of wood. which lies flat on the ground. Some finder will convert the glow into flame, and soon there will be fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
New Kind of Catarrh.

Physicians in London have discovered new disease. which they call ''the dancers catarrh." According to them 1t only at tacks professional dancers. sand especially those who are members of ballet. After executing q few steps the dancer, they say, feels sharp pain In the nose, and this Is the first symptom of the malady. Soon aft erwards the nostrils become infiamed and the disease assumes a form very similar to that of influenza. The physicians are trying hard to discover a remedy for the disease and are confident that In time they will succeed Meanwhile several persons in London are suffering so much from dancers catarrh' that they have been obliged to cancel their agreements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Sleeps in Cradle al 70.

There Is man of 70 in Paris named Wal lace Superneau, who still sleeps in the cradle he was rocked In when baby. and he has never slept one night of his long life in any other bed. The youngest of family of hoys, Wallace retained his place in the cradle as he grew older. He soon became too tall to lie in it at full length. but he overcame this difficulty by drawing his knees upward. Each night to this day he rests his feet squarely on the bottom of the cradle. sways his knees to and fro and rocks himself to sleep as he did when small boy. The habit was formed in babyhood and never broken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Curious German Decree.

In Germany severe blow has just been dealt to hypnotists. magnetic headers and other so-caled oeeultists. A law has been passed prohibiting such persons from holding public seances and heavy fines are prescribed as penalties in case of disobdience. The req son why such a measure has been passed Is curious. "Seances given by magnetic heal CTS and others" says the law "are likely 10 arouse public prejudice against the persons who are used as mediums or such occasions
 and therefore 1t Is ordained that no meeting of thls kind shall he held in future" More over. the magistrates throughout Germany have received strict instructions to prose cute with the utmost vigor any persons who publicly practice hypnotlsm. magnetic heal Ing or any other of the so-calied occult arts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Bokhara Melons.

To the obseryant traveller In the orient few sights afford more interest than the bazars of the melon sellers fin Bokhara. capital Of Bokhara. or Bukhara-spell 1t 10 suit your self-a khanate of Central Asia under Rus sian influence
 Very careful. indeed of his wares is the melon merchant of the East. The fruit. as will be seen in the picture, Is carfully sns- pended in cords. and the beauty of each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Tattoo Triumph,

In England enthusiasts claim that tattooing has al last attained the dignity of a fine art, aud as proof that they are not talking wildly they point to the picture which accompanies this story. The artist in this instance had the broad chest of a British officer to work upon. and in due time he produced an ad- mirable and symboieal painting in many brilliant colors. Naturally his client did not blazon abroad his fine workmanship, and 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Rabbit with TuSkS.

Looks very much Ike the skull of an animal that existed way back in the times when sportsmen lived in caves and went hunting with potential cobblestones and made love by grabbing the lady of their choice by the back hair and banging her over the head With club. But 1t Is nothing of the sort
 This Is the skull of rabbit. with tusklike teeth. which was recently trapped by game keeper. The tusks curved outward and gave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

Every one Is familiar with various spite fences or houses. but It is safe to say that quite the most costly and elaborate enter prise of this kind in the world is the famous Wainhouse Tower in Yorkshire. England. It's builder, John Edward Wainhouse was the owner of dye works in that valley. Next 10 his estate lay that of an English lord. The two quarreled and WalnhouSe built the tower so that he could always overlook his neighbours grounds. although they lay much higher than his own. The tower Is nearly three hundred feet high and cost $j00o0 to build
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
MASAI WARRIOR.

In Africa there are many native warriors bat. as the accompanying picture shows, few are as picturesque as those of the Nasal tribe. which has for many generations made It's home in British East Africa To this tribe peculiar Interest attaches Just now, and for the reason that its members are scat tered over that portion of the country which has been promised to the Zionist colony and which Is known as "The Promised Land"
 Though comparatively few In number,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

these Nasal warriors are fearless and h. dependent. and those who have studied them closely say that they are becoming more and more opposed to the British on account of the high handed manner in which they are pnrcellng out the country, which they rightly or wrongly regard as their own property. However this may be, It is certain that these Stalwart fighting men are well worthy of study. a fact of which ethnologlsts have re- gently become aware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
HALF DOG, HALF COAT.

One of the most beautiful hybrid crosses of the animal kingdom ever seen Is owned by Hosh Mills, of Hartford City, Ind. The animal is cross of dog and goat. The mother is an Irish setter. The animal resembles a dog In many ways, but 1t has a coat of as fine silky texture as any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

hiding. Relying on the loyalty of the Scotch farmer. the Prince spent considerable time in the little cottage. special chair was set apart for him, and this has since been hand ed down from generation to generation through the family who originally enter talned the distinguished fugitive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

Ks of the famous. or rather infamous, Society of the katipunan. This was an as- sassinaton society, organized apparently for no other purpose, which at one time issued a death warrant against General Otis, signed by Agulnaldo himself. Sev- eral of these stamps were affixed to the warrant for mailing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Unexplored Regions.

century ago three-ffths of the entire sur face of the globe was unexplored. While this area has been greatly reduced in hun dred years, the extent of the regions still un- explored will doubtless be surprise to most people. On the map of the Western Hemi- sphere presenfed here Mlth the nnexnIored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Assassination Stamps.

This is perhaps the most remarkable postage stamp ill the world. It was issued by the Filipino insurgent government just before the outbreak of hostilities between Aguinaldo's forces and the Americans, and It bears the seal of that political organiza- tion, with a fuli rayed sun, aud the three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Historical Chair.

One of the chairs used by Bonnie Prince Charlie while in hiding in Scotland Is still preserved in Glasgow. The eurous piece of furniture belonged to highland peasant who lived near the cave where the Prince was in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

Angora In the United States.
 The animal is a great curiosity, and peo- pie come many miles to see it.
 Prominent stockmen claim 1t to be the first hybrid cross of this nature on record, and they are watching the general results of the cross with much interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

tell In exactly seventy seven days. A single penny stamp suffced 10 carry lt more than twenty thousand miles. On leaving London it travelled by way of Alexandria. Singapore. Yokohama Victoria British Columbia and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

A curious effect is noted in the Andes There is an ina half way up the direct route where ascenders and descenders frequently meet the former half perished with increas- ing cold. the latter overwhelmed by increas- inp heat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
vulture'S Eggs.

A yulture's egg is exceedingly rare. from the scarcity of the birds and the peculiarly position of their nests. An intrepid English hunter recently succeeded not only in finding such a nest, but In pho-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05
Odd Jack O'Lantern.

Very novel and amusing Is the toy which Is shown In the accompanying picture. A toy jack-o lantern 1t is and 1t is com.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

posed of a face and of body, which Is shaped like n lantern.
 In this body there are openings which re- semhle the features of face, and over the face itself there Is translucent cover Ing, which conforms to the outlines of the face and on which are printed facial fea- lures differing In outline and expression from the features of the face Moreover. within the lantern body Is a movable slide, which is so arranged that when moved up- ward and downward It brings into play the various features of the face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

NEW 1OTk.
 The father of Nj. Santos Dumont has an estate on which 9,000 laborers cultivate 4O.- 000, GOO coffee plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

In order to settle wager that letter could not make the circuit of the globe in less than one hundred days a postal card was recently mailed in London It reached its original starting point as the post marks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-05

The amount invested In the Siberian Railway Is $lO1 600 .0OO
The oasis., 1903-11-14

system. By many this is con strued to be the first step in a plan to build a road from Sentinel, on the Southern Pacific, up the Gila and Salt River valleys to Phoenix; thence via the Maricopa and Phoe- nix tracks to q point south of Tempe, and from there to the main line again at some point betwee Il Maricopa and Tucson. If this is done, it puts Phoenix on the main line of the Southern Pacific and develops the lower Gila Valley, known as the Buckeye country" A further object would doubtless be to prevent, or at least divide business, with the San Diego and Eastern Railroad, construction Of which. through the same territory to Phoenix, in the near future is proposed. A further stimulus is is the repeated talk of the Santa Fe's plans to build a new line through Arizona, placing Phoenix on the through road.
The oasis., 1903-11-14
Torres & PrietaS By.
TIME CARD NO. v. In effect June 27, 1903.

Train No. leaves Minas Prietas at 9d0 a. ID. arrives at Torres at 9:45 a. m.
 Train No. 2 leaves Torres at 10 45 a. m. arrives at Minas Pretas at 1:15 a. m.
 Train No. 3 leaves Minas Pristas at 50 D. m. arrives at Torres at 2:15 pm.
 Train No. leaves Torres at 4:45 D. m. arrives at Minas Prietas at 5:30 D m,
 ALI. TRAINS CONNECT AT TORRES ON SONORA RAILWAY, MORALES. TO QUAY MAS AND VICE VERSA.
 Wells, Fargo Co.'S Express and Telegraph in operation between Minas Prietas aud all parts of ths World
 shortest and best route to Yaqui River Barranca and San Marcial coa fie ds, Soyopa ~ahuaripa Ures La Bu 2, La Dura, Yaqui Smelling X Refining and Yaqui Copper cUm- panies.
 Freight can be consigned to F. H Seymour to be forwarded hy team from Minas rietas to tue above named places.
 Advanced charges paid on all goods con- signed to railway which are received, for warded and warehoused free of commission and storage charges.
 At Minas Prletas dep hacks always ready to make trips to any of the above named points at reasonable rates.
 F. If. SEY YMOUR. Pres Prop.
The oasis., 1903-11-14

sonora Time.
 Diuinx Stations.
 Pullman Slcepers are attached to these trains.
 Trains makes connection at Torres with Torres & Prietas Railroad, leaving at S:O0 a m. and D. m. daily for Colorado, and Mnas PrieJas.
 Close connection is made at Guaymas with Pacific Coast Steamship Coinpany's ster mer "Curacao' sailing the 17th of each month for Altata, Mazatlan. Cape St. Lucas. Magdaleua [. A. Martinez Steamship Line. and others lines calling at this port.
 For particulars address. j. A. NAUGLE,
 Gen'l Pass. Ag't. Guaymas, Sonora, Mex.
The oasis., 1903-11-14

THE OASIS office has just com pleted printing a large supply of custom house forms of all sizes, which are for sale in quantities to suit.
The oasis., 1903-11-14
MINING NEWS.

did Santa Rita hotel at Tucson, has been leased for five years. The lessees are Malin and Browder, of Houston, Texas, capable and ex- nerienced hotel men. The Santa Rita will be under the personal charge of Mir. Browder, who will s take mp his residence in Tucson Immediately and prepare for the opening. The owners of the hotel will furnish it, and it is understood that General L. H. Manning will < leave for the East in a few days to < buy the furniture. An effort will < be made to have the hotel ready
 for guests by Christmas.
 Prospector: The Tombstone Con. A'Co are keeping a force of skilled
 workmen at work on the second gbig pump being installed at the TOO efoot level, which will shortly be in
 readiness for operation. The water
 level is being constantly lowered
 Throughout the district and with
 an additional pump at work mat Aters will be greatly facilitated *while the wealth underlying the lwatery depths will be brought to
 the surface for distribution through aout the busy marts of the world.
 Gazette A negro who insulted
 white woman and then resisted ar- .srest, pulling a gun on an officer,
 Twas shot and killed by Ranger
 Brooks Monday night at Naco. Capt. Rynning of the Rangers tele- graphed the facts to Gov. Brodie yesterday, stating that the officer Shad been completely exonerated by
 the coroner's jury. According to
 the information received yestei dly, .the negro whose name was net known, insulted a white woman
 and Ranger Brooks rushed to her Assistance. When he attempted to but the negro under arrest the man pulled a gun. forcing the Ranger to shoot in self defense.
 At the inquest the jury returned a verdict of iustifiable homicide.
 Gazette: Only routine business was transacted at the meeting of the Worlds Fair commission yes ferday, but the members were very much pleased with the prospect for Arizona's exhibits. Everything is noving along nicely, each of the founties taking great interest in Recurring fruit, mineral and agricul- tural products. There were pre- gent at yesterdays meeting, Presi- dent A. J. Doran, B. A. Packard ! and R. N. Leatherwood. Secretary St. Claire was absent. "The com Emission will have one of the great est horticultural displays in St. Lotus next year ever seen from any of the western states" said | President Doran. We are going to surprise large number of those | Fasteners, too. There are several tons of the largest and finest apples to be found anywhere. on cold Storage, and will be exhibited the first thing. The agricultural and mineral exhibit will be an eye opener"
 Republican: It is announced here today that the Southern Paci- ne Railway Company, which has hitherto owned ffty-one per cent 'ot the Maricopa and Phoenix and Salt River Valley Railroad, run nlng from Phoenix to Maricopa. with branch line to Mesa City
The oasis., 1903-11-14
RAILROADS.

Arizona Colorado R. R.
 TIME CARD.
 Effective Oct 22 1903 Leave Cochse for Pearce 9:S0 a. m. and 4:l0 .m Leave Pearee tor Cochise 7S0 6. m and 70 pm. Connections at Cochise with S. P. R. R.
 k. A. MCFARLAND. Asst. Gen. Mgr
The oasis., 1903-11-14

cananea, Yaaui River 6 Pacific Rail.
 way. Daily Schedule of Passenger Trains Effective
 January l5, 1903. Le ave Naeo 9:30a. m.; arrive Cananea II 80 a m. Leave Cananea D. m; arrive Naco p. m. k. A. MCFARLAND, Asst. Gen. Mgr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-20
Remarkable Bull IIoUe IN Coal Securities
G10eS Strength TO Stock Market at Close
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-Money on. call
nominally 4 per cent.
Time money, during the week, was Of
fered with slightly increased freedom.
Rates per cent for sixty to ninety
days, 51a per cent for four months. 81
Q519 per cent for five and six months.
Mercantile paper was slightly less in
active this week. but such demand as
existed came almost entirely from
other cities. Rates per cent for sixty
TO ninety days Endorsed bills receiv-
able; per cent for high grade four TO
six months single names, 6k per cent
for others.
Chicago exchange on New York city
Il cents premium per 81, 200, against 81
premium yesterday and 30 premium "A
year ago. Boston exchange par to 3
cents premium, against par yesterday.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The gold premium
at Madrid today was $3.50 against $3.50
yesterday. and at Lisbon 24.0O I'M
changed.
Bar silver at London uncertain and
SIS lower at % 5-16 pence per ounce. To-
days New York price for commercial
bars q lower at 541zg55is cents. Gov
eminent assay bars y lower at $40
56ss. Mexican dollars easier at 421z945.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-20
FRANCISCAN FRIARS
To LEAVE PHILIPPINES
Not More Than $50 Members of ReIi-
gious Orders Likely to Remain.

ROME. Dec. 19.-The Settlement of the
friars' lands question in the Philip
pines also practically settles, 1T is con-
sidered here, the question of the friars
themselves. The Franciscsns. 1t IS be-
lieved. will abandon the islands alto
gether. as they have no money to pur-
chase lands. and have no other means
OF support.
A few of the Recollects VIII remain.
as they have still some property there.
The Dominicans will be looked after by
their university. and the Augustinians
will reoccupy TIE building erected at
IloilO. which is now used by the Amer
leans as barracks. and Will claim an
indemnity from the Government. The
Augustinians win use the b'hlding as a
school.
1t is believed that the na,nber OF
friars remaining In the Philippines. with
the consent of the new American
bishops, will not exceed $50, but no more
will be sent TO the archipelago. owing
TO lack of funds. Under thf cd regime
Spain paid for the tranSr.7 tation Of
friars to the Philippines.