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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-11-17
"wiId" silk the Best.

1t is curious but well authenti-
Gated fact that the wild silkworm pro-
duces a silk which Is declared to have
a better luster and stronger fiber than
that of the captive silkworms. 1t was
assumed that the confinement of and
solicitous care received by the culti-
waited variety had produced a race
which had lost some of it's original
vigor. Recent experiments seem to
indicate that the effect SO apparent is
due entirely to the different food of
the wild and domesticated silkworm
The leaves of the wild mulberry re.
suit in larger growth at each stage of
development and larger. heavier ma
ture worm. and one that produces a
filament of superior quality.-Kansas
City Independent.
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Indians Of Jewish Strain.

Sir Alexander Mackenzie had an
idea that the Indians of the far North
west were partly Jewish in origin.
From Lake Athabasca in 1894 he set
out at the head of an expedition 'in
a birch-barb canoe, 25 feet long, AZ
feet beam and 26 inches hold, with
5000 pounds of baggage and provi-
sion and crew of nine French Cana
dams" He reached the Pacific coast
and returned. The aborigines he met
were ''for the most part possessed of
strongly religious instincts" said he
in his report. with regard to their
origin all we are prepared to state,
after careful survey of their Ian
guages, manners and customs, is that
they are undoubtedly of a mixed orr
gin; come from the North-northwest
and had commerce in their early hts
tory. perhaps. through intermarriage
with people OF Jewish persuasion or
origin"
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Coffee Known for Centuries.

pamphlet published by an Arab
sheik In 1866 sheds light upon the or
igin and early use of coffee. This
Arab sheik asserted that coffee was
introduced into Arabia from Abys-
sinia about the opening of the fif-
teenth century and that it had been
known as beverage in the latter
country from the most remote period.
Its peculiar properties were taken ad-
vantage of by the Mohammedans in
connection with their prolonged relig-
ous ceremonies, but it's use as a de-
votional antisoporiic stirred up the
fercest opposition on the part of the
orthodox element of the priests. Cof-
fee was declared to be an intoxicant
and was accordingly prohibited in the
koran, but in spite of this the coffee
drinking habit spread rapidly. For
wo centuries the worlds supply of
coffee was obtained from the prov
nce of Yemen in southern Arabia,
wnere the well-known Mocha is still
cultivated.
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Ice Made in Open Air.

DR.. Wells, a London physician, in
1918, in his published essay on dew.
was the first to draw attention to the
curious artificial production of ice in
India. Shallow pits are dug, which
are partially filled with perfectly dry
straw; on the straw board, fiat pans
containing water are exposed to the
clear sky. The water, being won
derful radiant, sends off its heat abun-
dantly into space.
The heat thus lost cannot be re-
placed from the earth, for this source
is excluded by the straw. Before sun
rise cake of ice is formed in each
vessel. To produce this ice in guam
titles clear nights are advantageous,
and particularly those on which prac-
tically no dew falls.
Should the straw get wet, it be-
comes more matted and compact, and
consequently better conductor OF
heat. for the vapor acts as screen
over the pans. checks the cold. and
retards reezing.-Pearsons Weekly.
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CHAPTER XXI.
Through the Heart.

It lacked several minutes Of the
hour fixed for dinner when Blake
strolled through the hotel safe and
thence into the lobby. The babble OF
voices, the gesticulations and the
nervous energy which pervaded the
atmosphere we're not in harmony
with Blake's feelings.
"Jessie was afraid was going to
say something tonight, and SO she
told me that she loved John" he
unused, throwing away a half-smoked
cigar. Dear old John! Lucky old
John! Hello, what's the row! That
sounds like Morris! I suppose he's
drunk. II he had a spark of decency
he'd be with his father. Here he
comesi"
Morris pushed his way through the
crowd and was followed by young
Kingsley. Not until he was within
a few feet of Blake did he recognize
his rival. Though anxious to avoid
meeting. Blake scorned to retreat
or to turn his back.
Morris stopped squarely in front of
him. His lips parted with sneer
and his fingers toyed with a small
walking stick. Blake leaned careless
ly against marble column, his eyes
fixed on the man who confronted him.
Had Blake been in a Western min
ing camp his fingers would have
reached for the feel of a gun, but in a
metropolitan hotel he had no sense
of danger. The incident was trivial,
but disagreeable.
Lend me thousand, Blake" de-
manded Morris.
A whisper passed around the room
and many turned to watch these two
men, whose names had filed the pub
lie prints Of the day.
Certainly" said Blake. strange
smile lighting up his handsome face.
'Is thousand enough, Morris?"
Blake took wallet from his inner
pocket and handed Morris a BILL
"And a match" ordered Norris ad-
vancing a step nearer
Ito be continued.)
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WOMAN IN BUSINESS LIFE.
Necessary That She Lay Aside the
Preroqatives of Her Sex.

AS a general rule, woman becomes
efficient in business in proportion as
she can lay aside the peculiarities and
prerogatives of her sex and become to
all intents and purposes masculine.
This is not said in mitigation of the
obvious truth that indiscrimnate con-
tact with men in employment tends
to unsex woman or in ignorance Of
the fact that in many pursuits the
feminine equipment fits its possessor
for finer type of service than most
men can reach. But whenever an en-
ploye's relationship to the work be-
comes complicated with the question
of her sex, then there is friction, waste
and an impairment of availability.
The moment that the business of an
office or store has to be conducted on
the plan of soiree there is an end to
plain speech and quick work. 1t is
not enough that a woman can do the
same work as a man; she must be
amenable without friction to the same
rules. discipline and direct method as
a man. Otherwise she stands n her
own light.-Portland Oregonian.
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these pages-sure proof that certain
white fingers had sought them out
many, many times.
1T was only week before he went
away" said Jessie, softly, that these
pictures were taken. 1t was a glori-
GUS day in autumn, and our horses
had galloped miles and miles. Near
the bay shore in bingham we saw a
travelling photographer. and | sug-
gested that we have our pictures
taken. We each gave the other one.
and have mine yet. We"
"And he has his yet." said Blake. a
far-off look in his eyes.
He has! How do you know. Mr..
Blake? Have you"
"Of course he has 1t. I'll wager
dear old John has never parted with
that little gift. Excuse my interrup-
ton, Jessie; I'm greatly interested. I"
"You spoke as if you knew" said
Jessie, her heart beating wildly. 1.-THE
last day saw him he spoke of Won.
We sailed out to Black Reef and we
talked of many things. John said
he was going to California, and won
dered If you were there and IL he
would see you. That seems ages ago.
but it's only five years. And then we
sailed back to the grove and he
quarreled with Arthur Morris. You
have heard the story. That night we
parted. and thousand times | have
heard the hoofs of his horse as he
galloped away in the darkness"
She paused. but Blake, with his
eyes on the portrait. said nothing.
when you told me that you were
John Burt's friend l liked you," she
said. in a voice which thrilled his
very being. You have been all that
he said in your favor. and many
times more. l would that 1t were in
my power to repay you, Mr.. Blake
You have at your command every.
thing which money can furnish, and
and my prayer for your happiness
He took her hand and impulsiyely
pressed 1t to his lips.
you have made me very. very hap
py," he said. rising to his feet as she
tenderly withdrew her hand. 81
should like to tell you something
wbich-which-but / must not tell it
Some day you will know me better
VIII you promise not to be angr,
with me. then? viii you promise
Jessie?"
Angry with you? am sure shall
never be angry with you"
THAT is your promise?"
That is my promise"
He laughed gaily as. she repeated
the words. but his lips quivered ant
his eyes glistened suspiciously. Ii
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Father of Henry Clay.

John Clay, the father of Henry
Clay, the distinguished statesman,
was not only Baptist, but Baptist
preacher. He resided most of his life
in what is known as 'the slashes" of
Hanover, and his farm, on which he
lived for many years. is two or three
miles from Ashland. Here his son
Henry was born, and probably Porter
Clay, who removed to Kentucky and
became distinguished Baptist min
lister. Robert B. Semple, in his His
tory of Virginia Baptists." says that
tine Black Creek Baptist church, in
Hanover county, was originated by
John Clay. and that he was pastor of
Chickamominy church. and did much
missionary work in the region around.
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QUEER OLD FUNERAL CUSTOM.
Ceremony In County Wexford, ireland,
Is Centuries Old.

In the district known as "the barony
of Forth" in County Wexford, Ire
land. is to be found race of hard
working. industrious peasants, living
in thatched cottages with clean white
washed walls. which by their perfect
whiteness at once arrest the attention
of the visitor. These people differ in
many respects from the inhabitants of
the other parts of the same county and
have habits and customs peculiar to
themselves. They are strong belicv-
ers in the efficacy of prayers for the
dead When funeral takes place two
wooden crosses are provided. On the
way to the cemetery a halt is made at
certain spot by the side of the road
Here prayers are said for the deceased
after which one cross is deposited in
hawthorn bush or under it. The
procession then goes on its way, and
after the interment the other cross is
fixed at the head of the grave. This
strange custom dates from time i'm
memorial, as the great pile of crosses
by the roadside indicate.
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The First Umbrellas.

Those who suppose that the UNI
bre1la is modern contrivance will be
surprised to learn that umbrellas may
be found sculptured on some of the
Egyptian monuments and on the Nine
vah ruins. That umbrellas bearing a
close resemblance to those of to-day
we're in use long before the Christian
era is shown by their representation
in the designs on ancient Greek vases.
The umbrella made its first appear
ance in London about the middle OF
the eighteenth century. when one
Jonas Hanway, it is said, thus pro-
tected himself from the weather at
tho cost of much ridicule.-Harper'
Weekly.
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BROUGHT scoFFER TO PRAY.
Strenuous Minister'S Victory Well
Earned and Deserved.

Earned and Deserved.
John Ross was a Scotch minister
who fiourished in the early part of the
seventeenth century. Tales of his
wonderful deeds are told to this day
In his former parish of Blair. At one
time the reverend gentleman walked
to Mause. a distance of about three
miles. for the purpose of seeing q
certain farmer and, II possible. in
ducing him to come to CHURCH, where
he had never been. He found him
fishing in the river and asked to be
allowed to have a cast. 81 never lend
my rod to anybody" said the farmer.
But" replied the minister. Il have
come all the way expressly to see
you, and I must have a cast" The
farmer, who was very strong man
and had never been beaten in a fist
fight. offered to fight for it.
"All right" said the minister, and
he gave the farmer such a mauling
that he was glad to give up his rod.
But 1t was a different kind of fishing
that the minister had come for. He
asked the farmer to keep the rod and
conduct him to his house, at Mause.
When they arrived the minister said:
Now, you go on your knees and
pray" telling him that he would not
leave till he did so.
So the farmer fell on his knees and
cried: "Oh, Lord, deliver me from
this man." "Stop." said the minis
ter. THAT is very good. l hope you
may always be able to do as well.
Now, you have to promise to come to
the kirk next Sunday" This the farm
er did. Not long afterward he became
a leading elder.
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MAGIC IN The zuNl TRIBE.
Priest Apparently Lifted a jug Of
Water with a Feather


THE most startling feat ever saw :"
said guest at the Diller last night,
who has made a study of Indians in
various parts of the United States for
his own edification, was performed
by the priests of the Zuni tribe in Ari-
zona. or. as they were called. The
Ancients of Creation They seat then-
selves In a circle on the clay floor.
around a jar that will hold perhaps a
gallon. an ancient and sacred earthen
vessel, which is filled with water.
The chief priest carries in his hand
two ordinary eagle feathers, which are
tied together at the quill ends SO that
theJ make fork. Behind he circle
OF the priests are other members of
the tribe and the musicians with their
drums and gourds. who join in the
chants with emotion.
THE incantations continue for sew
eral hours and when the participants
and spectators are brought up to
proper pitch of excitement the priest
dips the feather tips into the water,
lifts the jar with them and holds 1t
suspended for a minute or two at a
height level with his face or breast.
Then he lowers it slowly to the grourd.
This feat is repeated several times
during the performance. Apparently
there is nothing in the hand of the
priest but the feathers and they ap-
pear to be inserted into the mouth of
the jar only two or three inches. OF
course, there is some trick about 1t.
but ] was never able to discover it,
Seattle PostIntelligencer.
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He's Far Away, He's rar Away.

He's far away. he's far away.
But surely he will come;
Ye moments. fly! Pass swiftly byi
And bring my soldier home.
Alas! look. and look in vain.
And listen to each sound.
The joyless sun declines again,
And so the days go round.
oh! may he come in happy hour
My dropping soul to cheer!
For him I'll deck my cypress bower
With roses all the year.
Alas! look. and look in vain,
And listen to each sound
rhe joyless sun declines again,
And SO the days go round.
The heavy clouds OF sorrow fed,
How bright the sun appears,
But cheerless were the beams he shed
Seen dimly through our tears.
Now. hope again shall wake the strings
To pleasures jocund lay.
When Time upon his dusky wings
Bears all our cares away.
Mrs. Hunter.
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cHAPTER xxxI-contInded.


Both accepted the Invitation. For
some moments after Mr. Hawkins had
left no word was spoken between John
Burt and James Blake Each was
busy with his thoughts, but John broke
the silence.
when is Miss Garden expected to
return?" he asked. quietly.
"I'u try to find out tonight" said
Blake, looking his partner full in the
eyes. my head has been SO full of
stocks that I've thought of nothing
else But I'll know all about 1t, John,
before l meet you and Hawkins at
dinner. Perhaps Jessie--or rather,
Miss Carden-is back now. Who
knows? This is your lucky day, old
fellow. and all kinds of things may
happen before midnight. wouldn't it
be great II I went up to the Bishop
house and found her there? or course
l wouldn't say word to spoi; the sur
prise you have planned. Well, I must
be going. Hope I'll have good news
for you when | see you later"
Early in the evening Blake rang the
bell Of the Bishop mansion. and was
greeted by General Garden.
1T is a pleasure, General Garden,
to tender you this check. which rep
resents your share of the profits.
Don't say word Of thanks to me, for
/ do not deserve any credit. Is Miss
Garden at home. and may I see her
for moment?"
"she will be delighted to see you.
will call her"
The general disappeared, and James
Blake lay back in his chair, with his
eyes fixed on the portrait of Jessie
Garden.
He heard the faint rustic of a gar
ment and turned to see Jessie Garden
as she entered the room. A tender
light glowed in her brown eyes, but
there was something wistful in the
smile; a blending of happiness, re-
straint and pity. The eyes dropped
for moment as they met his frank
gaze. but her voice was clear and
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Railway Buildinq.

Statistics for railroad building dur
ing the present year show that the
southwestern states have maintained
the supremacy they have enjoyed since
1901. During the year total of Ala
miles of road have been constructed,
and of this mileage 1904 miles were
constructed in the section mentioned,
or more than one-third of the total.
The Northwestern states come next
in Importance in this connection, with
6S3 miles, and then the gulf and Mis-
sissippi valley states with 602 miles.
The Pacific states are fourth with SCI
miles
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a moment he was the careless, happy
Blake. chatting lightly on trivial sub
jects.
Il must keep an engagement" he
said. looking at his watch. "a friend
of mine is here from California, and
I'm to take dinner with him. He's a
royal good fellow, rich. handsome.
cultivated, and-and everything which
a good fellow should be. I'd like to
Introduce him. May call with him
tomorrow EVENING""
ANY friend Of yours is welcome.
especially paragon with such be-
wildering attractions" laughed Jes-
sic. Goodbye, until tomorrow even
ing"
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Ancient Eoyptian Herbarlum.

Cairo can boast of the possession of
the Oldest herbarium in the world. 1t
is in the museum. and consists of
collection of dried plants or portions
of plants taken from the wreaths and
garlands found in mummy-cases and
from the edible plants which were set
in earthenware vessels on the floor of
the sepulchre. Many OF these floral
remains are SO well preserved that.
after being treated with warm water.
they can be handled as II they were
modern specimens. while their colors
are also remarkably we'll preserved
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Value OF Eucalyptus Tree.

The Australian eucalyptus tree is
being grown on large scale in south
ern Europe and northern Africa be-
cause of its tendency to drain
swamps. This was formerly supposed
to be due to abundant exhalation of
watery vapor from its leaves. but it
has been shown that actually the
Transportation of the eucalyptus is
only one-half or one-third that of
willows, birches and other trees. and
1t Is therefore assumed that the phe-
pomenon in question is due simply to
the rapid growth of the eucalyptus.
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Go Not, Happy Day.

Go not. happy day.
From the shining fell In
Go not. happy day.
Till the maiden yieldi.
Rosy is the South.
Roses are her cheeks.
And a rose her mouth.
When the happy Yes
talters fiom her lips.
Pass and blush the news
Ger the blowing ships.
over blowing seas,
over the seas of rest.
Pass the happy news,
Blush 1t through the West, :
TIL the red man dance
BY his red cedar tree.
And the red mans babe
Leap. beyond the sea.
Blush from West to East.
Blush from East to West.
Till the West is East.
Blush it through the West.
Rosy is the West.
Rosy is the South.
Roses are her cheeks.
And a rose her mouth.
Lord Tennyson
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sweet as she offered her hand and
said:
you have made this the happiest
day of our lives, Mr.. Blake, L"
Not another lword," interrupted
me. Please don't, Jessie. It's the
only favor l ask"
why not?"
The parted lips land questioning
eyes were eloquent with surprise.
Because don't want you to-" he
said. releasing the little hand.
His heart beat fast as he gazed into
her face. but in that moment he
gained the final victory, and only the
numbing pain of wounded passion re-
mained.
Less than day had passed since
he had resolved to surrender all hope
for the love of Jessie Garden. Why
had he done SO? James Blake could
not answer that question. He had
not calmly weighed his chances of
SUCCESS against those of failure.
Like fash 1t dawned upon him
that he could not-that he must not
be disloyal to John Burt. He did not
reason 1t QUIT was told to him In
that 'voiceless, wordless language
which has no name or key.
You must not imagine" he said,
that your father is under the slight
est obligations to me. On the con-
trary, our firm is Indebted to him.
The stock which he held was the key
to the situation. Without 1t We could
have done nothing. We have simply
been able to verify the generals con-
fidence in its value. and he is the one
to be congratulated on the outcome"
81 don't believe word you say"
replied Jessie Garden. laughing. I'm
not so stupid about these Wall street
affairs as you imagine If 1t had not
been for you, Mr.. Morris would have
defrauded pap out of all his property
Speaking of Morris reminds me OF
something which has often puzzled
me-" said Blake, changing the subject
Its about that portrait. The first
time ever met Arthur Morris I saw
your portrait in his library room. II
hes always puzzled me. Some time
I'll tell you why"
my portrait in Mr.. Morris room!'
exclaimed Jessie, the color mounting
to her cheeks. Surely you are Jest
ing, Mr.. Blake!"
1T was probably a copy. though he
told me It was the original" replied
Blake. HE said you had 1t painted
for him In Berlin. and that you pre-
scented II to him. The first time
came here saw this one and thought
Il Q remarkable coincidence"
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EXPOSITION AT PORTLAND, ORE.
Great Event for the Northwestern
States Next Summer.-Buildings to
Cost Half Million.


States Next Summer.-Buildings to
Cost Half Million.
The Lewis and Clark Exposition will
open at Portland. Oregon, on June 1st
next. More than one-half the b0ildings
are already under roof and will be com
pleted before January LIST. says VIII
liam E. Curtis in the Chicago Record
Herald. The rest of them will be
ready for business early In the spring.
A considerable part Of the exhibits
are coming from st. Louis. and the
buildings will be ready for their in
stallation as soon as they arrive. shortly
after December LIST.
Compared with st. Louis the Port
land Exposition will be miniature.
but it will equal those Of Buff
falo, Omaha, Nashville, Atlanta and
Charleston. 1t is to be a million-dollar
exposition. Five hundred thousand dol
lars has been contributed by the state
and 100000 by citizens of Portland OF
every class and quality. There are more
than 5000 stockholders. Half a mil
lion will be spent in buildings. about
s350,000 in the improvement of the
grounds, and the remainder will be
working capital. The government of
the United States has made very lib
eral appropriation, and all of the
Northwestern and Pacific states are
taking an active and generous inter
est in the enterprise.
The site of the Exposition is about
two miles from the city-twelve min
utes by trolley cars from the center
of things. The fence encloses 1856 acres
of land and $50 acres of water-a lake
with an island which furnishes key OF
the landscape scheme. Surrounding the
lake is group of low hills, the foot
hills Of the mountain range that en-
braces Portland, and upon them the
buildings will be placed. 1t is a su-
perb location. The view from any part
of the grounds is the same as that from
the Mountain park of Portland, almost
without parallel for beauty and gran
deur. Nine snow-capped peaks bound
the horizon, as follows:
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German Empress studies Medlclne.

One OF the most studious queens in
Europe is the German empre- ). who
cares very little indeed for polnp and
ceremony. Her majesty's favorite
study is medicine and she has in
structed herself so we'll in the art of
healing that she is regarded as quite
an efficient adviser In cases of ordi-
nary Illness.
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100 not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds-JoHN F.
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900.
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=. The less any man has to say about
better
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-11-17

Bridget, you must be more careful
with your busting. I declare / could
write my name upon the piano.
Deed. ma'am. it's yersiif has the
gran eddycayshun!"
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TEA

Wasn't it dreadful"
Eyes. ="
"Did she know it?"
Probably not.