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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

A soldier took the diamond from the body,
and sold it for a trihe. 1t afterward became
the property of Frenchman, who sent it
to King Henry the Third as pledge for the
ambassadorship of friend. The messenger
to whom it was entrusted was attacked and
murdered by robbers while on the Journey
but rather than allow them to gain posses
sion of the precious gem, he swallowed it..
His master. confident of his loyalty to him,
had an examination made of the stomach,
and the stone was found.
1t then passed into the possession of the
English, and afterward to the French, and
was purchased from them by a Russian no.
bleman, who paid one hundred and thirty
thousand dollars for it. This famous stone
is called the Sans Souci Diamond, and is said
to be the first one of its kind ever cut in Eu-
rope. =.
and of these stones it is very difficult to find
a perfect one 1t is very beautiful color.
either rose or red, and those considered to
be the finest specimens are Oriental rubies,
found principally in the Burman Empire and
Ceylon.
The story is told of one said to have been
in the possession of the King of Ceylon. II
was without flaw. and nearly nine inches
in length and for this treasure the value of
city was offered but refused.
The sapphire is usually of a beautiful,
transparent blue color, sometimes red, then
again white, the latter somewhat resembling
the diamond.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
CONTINUED FROM PAGE FOUR

Over a dozen young hearts beat wildly. Who
would win the prize?
Granville Penford became quite nervous un-
der the tension of feeling, and even Howard
Collins, although usually more composed than
his school-fellows. grew little pale about the
lips.
With bated breath the class waited for the
professor to speak; it seemed he never would
open his mouth and tell them what they long
ed so much to know. At last, however, his
voice broke the profound silence of the room
"Boys, most of you have done well, surpris-
ingly well, in this difficult examination. L
am proud of your efforts, and should be only
too happy if could take all of you with
me on this expedition to the Tennessee Noun, Noun
tains; but, of course, only one of you could
take first rank, and that place has been won
by-Howard Collins"
There was, if possible, still profeunder
silence in the room than before as the teacher
made the foregoing announcement, and then
a thrill passed through the class, followed by
a vigorous outburst of applause, in which all
the winners rivals generously joined, except
Granville; he could not accept, defeat with
good grace. On the contrary, his envy and
wrath were stirred against Howard more than
at wasn't fair award" he muttered un-
der his breath. Professor Phelps has always
been partial to Howard because he toadies to
ard that this was only his enemy's version
of his conduct, for he was one of the most
manly boys of the academy ''Pm going to
find but If 1t isn't So" Granville added.
Suiting the action to the thought, he step
ped up to Howard as soon as the class was
dismissed, and said:
"Did you answer all the questions at the
examination, Howard"
"All but one." answered Howard, honest
lv. "I have looked up the matter, and find
that I failed on the eighth question"
"And that's the only one l missed" ex-
claimed Granville, hotly. "Why. then, did
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

.-Housewife-"Will you clean off this snow
for a quarter?'
Boy-"Yes'm."
Housewife-"Well, after you have cleaned
OIL the front walk and steps, shall want You
to make nice path down to the well and
through the orchard, clean off the cellar doors,
and then bring up the water from the well
and few buckets of coal from down stairs"
Boy-"And then, ma'am, 1 suppose you'll
want to have your grass cut?"
Il hate this politeness," said small boy.
as the company filed into the dining-room and
left him to feast on picture book; "it makes
me furious"
What is politeness?" asked one of the
guests, as a quiz.
"Why, it's waiting for the second table and
getting the cold scraps"
Remember, boys" said the new teacher.
who, being still new at the business. knew
not what else to say to make an impression.
chat in the bright lexicon of youth there's no
such word as fail"
After few moments 4 boy raised his hands.
We'll, what is it. Adolphus?" asked the
teacher.
II was merely going to suggest" replied the
youngster, that if such is the case, it would
lexicon and call their attention to the omis-
sion."
-'1s the soil of this neighborhood rich? 90
asked a visitor.
'Riehl" exclaimed Farmer Meddergrass 'T
should say it was. A man plowed up tin can
with fifty dollars in it the other day"
"Hello, therel What are you doing?" asked
policeman, when he had found thief in a
store at night.
"I'm just taking stock" replied the man.
-Seven-yearold Jack was afflicted with ear
ache, and screamed frantically with the pain.
Hush, Jackie, dear" said nurse, soothing
ly. Don't cry so; it only makes it worse.
Don't you mind how little Ned behaved when
he was having the earache? He never cried
this way"
"Huh" yelled Jack, Indignantly what
does that baby know about earache? His ears
amt more'n half as big as mine!"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
AWO RHERE
TEzEY
.RE EOEzE1

this swells it and holds the pearls securely in
place.
!, Another stone, and a very singular one, Is
the cats eye. 1t is principally from Mala-
bar, and is a variety of quartz which, when
cut IN convex form, seems to give out the
peculiar light that is often seen in the eye Of
thu cat.
A pretty stone, with which many are fa--
miliar, is the turquoise 1t is mineral found
only in Persia opaque and of light blue
color. These stones when set in gold make
very pretty ornaments.
The opal is a peculiarly beautiful gem,
found in many. parts of Europe, but is more
abundant in Hungary. also the East Indies.
1t is semitransparent, of a blush white
color, and seems as if it had hidden within
it sunbeams and the tints of the rainbow
besides, and with every turn of the stone
these brilliant colors flash from it. They are
very fraii,->n account of their brittleness,
but highly priced for setting in gold, as rings.
scarf pins and variots- other articles Of jew
elry. 80 ;.
They are regarded by some with feeling
Of dread and superstition, as Nthey are SAID
to bring misfortune and sorrow upon their
possessors.
Mineralogy is pleasant study, and 0HRder
this head may be cassed all of these various
gems. which are of the rarest and most ex-
pensve, but many of the coarser minerals
are also very beautiful, and were used by
the ancients as they are in our own time, for
decorating and ornamenting buildings in
various ways.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
A Misunderstanding

Old lady-"Id like to git pair O. shoes.
young man."
Polite clerk-"Yes ma am Something pret
ty nice, ma amp,
Old lady-"I want 'em good n stout"
Polite clerk-"Well ma am, here's strong
shoe, an excellent strong shoe. 1t has been
worn great deal this winter"
Old lady-"Man alive, don't want no shoe
that's been worn this winter, nor any other
winter; / want bran new pair!"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
SOMETHING ABOUT SPIDERS

fellow, when he writes in ''Evangeline'':
"Only beware of the fever, my friends-be-
ware of the fever;
For it is not. like that of our cold Acadian
climate,
Cured by the wearing spider hung around
ones neck in a nutshell"
Every one knows how unluclSy it is sup
posed to be to kill one of the tiny money
spiders" 1t is rather hard to say why these
little creatures should have protection award
ed to them in this way, unless it is because
they are particularly numerous on a fine morn
ing.
In the sixteenth century it was generally
stated that Spiders be true signs of great
stores of gold"-a saying which arose thus:
While passage to Cathay was being sought
by the northwest, a mariner brought home a
stone. which was announced to be gold, and
caused such ferment that several vessels
were fitted out for the express purpose Of
collecting the precious metals
Frobisher, in. 1877, found on one of the
islands where he landed similar stones and
an enormous number of spiders.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

|" TRANCE though it seems, the beauti-
lSI full diamonds, which are the most
precious of stones. and the hardest
of known substances, are only char-
ooa1 ar nure crystalzed carbon. ms mas
bsen proved by placing the stone undel .ne
lens of A powerful magnlfylng glass anu ;1l IN
nos;no il to the rays of the sun, Wheh IL "ii4
Slowly burn away in a blue lame
nerfect diamond, or one tree from any
foreign substance, is dazzling in its brlllancy'
and flashes with every movement gwen IT,
So hard are these stones, that they can
only be polished with their own dust, wnlen
is made from very small inferior diamonds
called bort. They are put into steel NOR
tar. and pounded until they are pulverizea'
With this the more valuable stones are rup,
he'd and polished after having been cut until
thew gain the high lustre necessary Tor thelr
setting jewels. -, i.
There are many diamonds which are cele-
brated on account of their great size, or lot
the interest attached to them because OF their
history. -,
The most famous is the Koh-i-noor, which
used to belong to the Great Mogul, but is
now in possession of the English.
A very large one is owned by the Ralah oil
Mattan. and is shaped like an egg. Ihls one
was so highly valued that at one time an
offer was made for it of five hundred thousand
dollars and two vessels of war fully equipped
Still another has a more interesting hls-
tory. 1t was worn by Charles the Bold
Duke of Burgundy, who while IN battle was
killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26


ou,ac;a1, tigers and leopards.
h1thougb the cubs of ieopards are charming
,lavtb;ngs and exhibit much intelligence ana
ann.ront affection, it is a great mistake 10
aSnrt erch companions. for their hereditary
;nst;ncts are certain to become developed IN
fulj-orown life and lead to grave disaster
The common domestic cat is some1ihes un
certain with her claws, and most people mus ~
have observed that the seats ana packs VI
leather chairs are we'll marked py 'he sneip
taIons which cannot refrain from exercising
their mower upon anything which tempts thelr
I remember a leopard in Khartoum that
n,as considered tame. The beast broke It's
chain and instead of enjoying its liberty IN
a neaeeful manner, it at once fastened upon
the neck of a mueh-prized COW, and wouiu
have killed the animal had it not been ltseii
beaten to death with clubs
All snch creatures are untrustworthy and
thew should be avoided as pets. The only
Class of leopards that should become the COM
nanion of man is the most interesting OF the
snac;es. the hunting leopard (Fehs iubata). I
lave never met a person that had shot. one
of these animals in wild state and such an
animal is rarely met with in the Jungle.
The huntingleopard Is totally different IN
shape from all other leopards. Instead Of be
inc low and long with short but massive legs,
It stands extremely high, the neck is long,
the head small, the eyes large and piercing,
the legs long and tue body light.
It is generally admitted that the hunting
leonard is the fastest animal in the world, as
It can overtake upon open ground the we'll
known black buck. which surpasses IN speed
the fastest English greyhound
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
downright by James Elverson)

Copyright by James Elverson)
-9OW is it that though ants and pees
IH have had their patient, loving
a. chroniclers, who have devoted years
gN9Ea to the study of their habits anu
0afdO peculiarities spiders have not Sc
cured an equal amount OF attention
from lovers of all that is most interesting IN
sunnose that the instructive dislike with
which most people look upon the spider IS
responsible for this neglect It certainly yot can ~
not be said that these creatures nave nov 50 50
manv interesting characteristics as bees OF
ants have. :, 90 +be craa.
venture to say that spiders offer more attIae-
tive straits the Gbseyer wh4 ban cam sng pnns sother
seII 70 20 isioau " our houses and gardens.
endeayoT t. bs GgpSFtt rgSts ta1 of my s0os
t;ysas ~ of sn;de1s supplementing my own knowi-
edge edge Of the subject with information draTn avn
from from the writings of those naturaiists VINO
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Leopards as Pets

~ IR SAMUEL BAKER in one OF ms
(G\ books gives some excellent advice to
\0/ those adventurous people who en-
Jasyor to make pets of wild beasts,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

I TRANCE though it seems. the beautl-
full diamonds, which are the most
precious of stones. and the hardest
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Little Laughs

..-Housewife-"Will you clean off this snow
for quarter?'
Boy-"Yesm."
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
HERE GOES ANOTHER ILLUSION.
Kidding Bob" Declares He Has Not
Played for Many Years.

Another cherished illusion has been
shattered. Senator Taylor of Tennes-
see, lovingly called throughout the
union "Fiddling Bob" doesn't play the
fiddle after all. He has entered a for
NAL denial. Pretty soon somebody will
be saying that Congressman Rich
mond Pearson Hobson of Merrimac
fame never kissed a pretty young
hero worshiper. Representative
Hughes of New Jersey asked Senator
Taylor about his musical accomplish
ments.
Haven't played fiddle for dozen
years" said the Tennesseean. THAT
fiddling story is all wrong. 1 haven't
touched a bow for years."
Maybe you play the violin, them"
ventured Hughes.
"Oh, never even saw one of those
darned things" retorted the senator.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
One e Of the
Essentials

Of the happy homes of to-day is . v.,.
fund of information as to the best mo.ho. ,'
OF promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge of the vorld,s
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to world.wid.
acceptance through the approval Of III.
Weu-lnformed of the World; not Of ndi.
viduals only, but of the many who bav.
the happy faculty of selecting and Obtain.
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products of that class II
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and com.
mended by the Informed Of tba
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup Of FIGS
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-.
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists,
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
300 Quarts of Explosive.

Muncie, Ind.-The greatest excite
ment spread throughout this city Sat
urday evening when, following the
proclamation of martial law by Gov.
Hanly in order that strike disturbances
might be quelled, rumor reached
military officers in command to the eff
feet that magazine gun of the Du-
pont Powder Company on the Lake
Erie and Western railroad, between
this city and Portland, had been robbed
of 500 quarts of glycerine, and that
there were indications that the ex-
plosive had been brought to this city.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
ENDED THE BIBLE READING.
Beginner Resented Wife's Enjoyment
of His Mistake.

A Kansas City man, who had fol-
lowed stock quotations, football scores
and race form sheets more closely
than he had religious and literary mat
tiers, recently was persuaded by his
wife to read aloud each evening from
the Old Testament to improve the
knowledge of both on Biblical matters.
The man became interested in the
story of the scriptures and read aloud
several evenings with great gusto and
pleasure. One night as he was swing
ing along he read; "And they horse
whipped the beasts"
Hold on" exclaimed his wife.
"What was that?"
"They horsewhipped the beasts" he
repeated, and continued reading. His
wife got up from her sewing, crossed
the room, looked over his shoulder and
read:
""They worshiped the beasts
There" she said, 81 knew the word
horsewhipped was not in the Bible.
He! He!"
The man closed the Bible with a
snap, clasped the snap, and that con-
cluded the readings for all time.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Powers Gets a Mistrial.

Georgetown, Ky.-The jury in the
fourth trial of Caleb Powers, charged
with completely in the assassination of
Gov. William Goebel at Frankfort, Jan.
80, 1900, failing to agree upon the guilt
or innocence of the defendant, was
discharged at noon Saturday by Judge
S. Morris, the prisoner remanded to
Jail without bail and his fifth trial set
for July next, at a special term of
court in this city. Ten of the jury
held that Powers had not been proved
guilty and two were firm in the belief
that he had. The two who favored
Powers guilt were Democrats in poll
tics.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
CONDITIONS ACUTE
IN TOBACCO REGION
Purposes of Gathering of Tobacco
Planters at HopkinsvilIe Not Re-
Vealed-Judge Breathitt Threat
ened.

LOUISVILLE, KY-The raid on Russell
vile, KY, early Friday morning by
might riders" which resulted in the
destruction of nearly 100000 worth of
property and the wounding OF three
persons, the refusal Saturday of the
tobacco growers to accept the propo-
sition of the American Tobacco Com
pany for the purchase of tobacco, and
the announced intention of the grow
ers to proceed against the American
Tobacco Company in the courts, fol-
lowing Governor Wilson's statement
that the lawless element will be Sc
verely dealt with, have brought to an
acute stage a condition which has ex-
listed in Kentucky and Tennessee for
two years.
Reports coming from the Hopkins
vile region have reached here that
there will be a great gathering of farm
ers in Hopkinsville tomorrow, in the
interest of their organization.
Thousands of members of several
growers associations are expected. No
information is given out as to the pur-
pose of the assembly.
Judge James Breathitt of Hopkins
vile, Kentucky's new attorney general,
has received several anonymous let
tiers, threatening personal violence, be-
cause of the activity he has manifest
ed in endeavoring to discover the iden-
tity of members of the might rider"
band
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
DOCTOR SAID "UsE cUTIcURA"
In Bad Case of Eczema on Child
Disease Had Reached Fearful
State-His Order Resulted
in Complete Cure.

when I was small I was troubled
with eczema for about three months
1t was all over my face and covered
nearly all of my head. 1t reached
such a state that it was just large
scab all over, and the pain and itching
were terrible. 1 doctored with an able
physician for some time and was then
advised by him to use the Cuticura
Remedies which 1 did and l was en-
tirely cured. l have not been bothered
with 1t since I used Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment but do not
know exactly how much was used to
complete the cure. l can safely say
that Cuticura did lot for me. Miss
Anabel Wilson, North Branch, Mich,
Oct TO- 1907"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Both Worked Well,

A correspondent sent this "pome"
20 the New York Sun: Jack Spratt be-
meath his hat concealed a shining
pate; his wife she wore a budding
beard, most foeful to relate. Apothe-
cary shops they sought in interest
despair. "Sure Hair Restorer" Jack
then bought; his wife bought anti
Hair" One night some sprite in dire
delight the bottles did misplace, and
Mrs Jack applied, alack, Jacks lotion
to her face. While Jack, alack, took
from the rack bottle on which read:
"Depilatory, Use with Care" and
doused it on his head. Jack Spratt
beneath his hat now sports a lions
name, his wife is happy, for her face
is soft and smooth again,
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
PiIlsbury's Appointment Popular.

Northumberland John E. Pills
bury, on duty as a member of the Gen
eral Board of the Navy and Joint Army
and Navy Board, has been selected
by President Roosevelt to succeed
Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson as
chief of the Bureau of Navigation. Vic
tor H. Metcalf, secretary of the navy,
then notified Captain Pillsbury of his
appointment, which will become def
mite when ratified by the Senate.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Why sIoan's Linlment and Veterinary
Remedies Are the Best to Use.

Remedies Are the Best to Use.
Let me tell you why Sloan's Lini-
ment and Veterinary Remedies are
the safest and most practical on the
market to-day. In the first place, DR..
Earl S. Sloan is the son of veterin-
airy surgeon, and from his earliest in
fancy he was associated with horses.
He bought and sold horses while
yet very young. He practiced as vet
Urinary for 20 years and has battled
successfully with every disease to
which that animal is subject.
All his remedies are the result of
experiments made to save life or re-
lieve suffering while he was practic-
ing his profession.
Any reader, by writing to DR.. Earl
S. Sloan, els Albany Street, Boston,
Mass, will receive "Sloan's Treatise
on the Horse" free. This book tells
how to treat horses, cattle, hogs, and
poultry
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Fish as Brain Food

a naughty, disdainful sort of physi-
cal wreck waltzed up to Capt. Ehlers
the other day and exclaimed:
"SirI l was advised three years ago
by my physician, the celebrated DR..
-, that you sold brain food in the
images of fishes. l have diligently
pursued that diet, and do not find that
my mentality has improved a parti-
Gle. What have you to say about it?"
The jolly, dear old fat captain,
shaking the panes out of his glass cub
byhole, replied: MY friend, fish is
certainly good for the brains if taken
In time; but some folks are too late"
Chicago Record-Herald.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
And the JUDGE Stoned SMILING.

One day celebrated advocate was
arguing before a very rude old Scotch
Judge, who pointed with one forefnger
to one of his ears, and with the other
to the opposite one. you see this,
Mr. X?" 81 do, my lord" said the ad-
vocate. well, is just goes in here
and comes out there" and his lordship
smiled with the hilarity of a judge
who thinks he has actually said good
thing. II don't doubt it, my lord re-
piled the advocate; what is there to
prevent it?"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
FOUND A WAY
TO Be Clear of the Coffee Troubles.

Husband and myself both had the
coffee habit and finally his stomach
and kidneys got in such bad condi-
ton that he was compelled to give up
a good position that he had held for
years. He was too sick to work. His
skin was yellow, and l hardly think
there was an organ in his body that
was not affected
81 told him l felt sure his sickness
was due to coffee and after some dis
cussiou he decided to give it up.
1T was a struggle because of the
powerful habit. One day we heard
about Postum and concluded to try it,
aud then it was easy to leave off
coffee.
Ills fearful headaches grew less
frequent. his complexion began to
clear, kidneys grew better until at
last he was new man altogether, as
q reauIt of leaving off coffee and TAX
lug up Postum. Then l began to
drink it, too.
Although l was never as bad off
a. my husband, | was always very
aergous and never at any time very
strong, only weighing 95 lbs. before
began to use Postum. Now weigh
I15 lbs. and can do as much work as
anyone my size, l think.
Many 40 not use Postum because
f;lcy have not taken the trouble to
rake it right. / have successfully
fooled great many persons who have
drEEk It at my table. They would
remark, You must buy high grade
81 coffee. One young man who clerked
IN z grocery store was very enthusias
ljc about my coffee When / tolC
htsa what it was, he said, why I've sole
i'asS0m for four years but / had NJ
ilaa it was like this. Think I'll drink
Postum hereafter
Kane given by Postum Co., Battle
C~aI, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
vile" in pkgs. There's Reason"